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Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-20
Death of aIifc Saver.

Mrs Caroline Rogers Smith, widow of the
late Victor Smith, passed quietly away at
the residence of her sou, Norman r. Smith,
at Port Angeles, Wash, aged sixty-four
Mrs. Smith was one of the pioneers OF the
northwest. She was born in Plymouth, N
H., and was the daughter of Nathaniel p
Rogers, one of the first of the anti-slavery
leaders and a co-wOrker Of Garrison, Phil
lips, Thompson and other anti-slavery men.
Her husband was n great friend of Salmon
r. Chase, and the election OF Chase as gov
ernor of Ohio was greatly due to the work
of Victor Smith when he was associate ed
itOr of the Cincinnati Commercial, now tae
COmmercial-Gazettc. When Chase became
secretary of the treasury under Lincoln one
OF his first acts was TO appoint Victor Smith
collector of the Puget Sound customs dis
trict. Mrs. Smith was the first white woman
in Port Angeles, and when the custom house
was washed away in 1863 she saved two
lives at the risk of her own.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-20
PERSONAL PfRAG GRA AAs.

w, f.. Jones of Chicago is at the Casey.
j. NJ Macy of Norfolk is at the Merchants.
A. NJ Patterson of Detroit is at the Muir
ray.
$. C. W ison of st. Louis is at the Mil
lard.
B. L. Castor of Wilbur is In the city, at the
Casey,
James J. Condor of Lincoln is at tho
Casey
j. M. Barrett of Sioux City is at the Mor.
chants.
II. S. Kingsland OF New York is at the
Paxton.
e. G. Chandler of Philadelphia is at tho
Murray.
M. f. Post of Cheyenneis registered at the
Millard.
IA. y. Dunn OF Kearney was at the Paxton
last night.
4. j, Ross of Beatrice was at che Casey
last night.
A; II; Lowrey OF Sayton, o., is in the city,
AT the Paxton.
II. b. Thompson of st. Louis is in the city,
at the Murray.
j. b, Webb of Portland, Me-, is in tho city,
at the Milard.
A. A. Jackson of New YORK. was at the Mil
lard last night.
w. M. Rank OF Holdrego was at the Mer-
chants last night
f. M. Meigs OF San Francisco was at the
Murray last night.
Z. B. Williams Of Topeka. Kan, is In tho
city, at the Merchants.
J.. w. Craig and c. M. Northup OF Kansas
City are at the Paxton.
l.. q. Smith Of Syracuse, N. Y, patentee
and owner OF the Smith Premier typewriter,
was In the city yesterday, on his way 10 Den,
yer, where he goes 10 look after business
matters. This is Mr.; Smiths second visit TO
Omaha and he is well pleased with the citv
as well as with the business that his agent :.
-"e doing at this point
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-20
Legislative Notes.

twenty-five bills comprised the regular
grist this morning in the house.
The joint resolution presented by Nc
Reynolds, instructing Nebraska 5 senators 10
prepare bill providing for the taking posses
sion by the government of all interstate rail
ways, was introduced "by request"
Tho name Of j. N. Gaffn of Saunders was
accidentally omitted from the list of men,
bers of the house committee on finance, ways
and means who are striving TO lop off all un-
necessary expenses and keep tight grip on
the purse strings Uf the state.
Fl. M. Bullack, county organizer of the
farmers alliance for Sheridan county, was at
the capital today, and visitors from all parts
OF the state, expecting to see the contest for
state officers, are coming in, and are con-
sidcrably disappointed to learn that the con-
test is off
The committee on finance, ways and means
has decreed that the salaries must come
down. They have cut the salaries of clerks
and book-keepers In the various state Offices
from l,200 to s., 200, and the stenographers
from the same figure down to $3.50. The men
grin and bear the proposed reduction, but
ladies' affected are doing some heavy lobby
ing to save their salaries
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-20
School Mains BoycOtred @

A very tempest in a teapot has been ere
ated in Philadelphia by Mrs. John Sherwood
OF New York. In her reading at the Com
temporary club, referring to the efforts of
Mrs William Astor in New York to form a
salon and describing the advent of school
marin with her pupils on one of the occasions,
and how they attacked the ice cream, Mrs.
Sherwood made the remark, IF the line
must be drawn socially. let it be drawn at
scho teachers" Now it happens that sew
eral of Mrs, Sherwood's auditors were teach
ers, while others had very near and dear
relatives engaged in that honorable occupa-
tion. The result is that Philadelphia society
may now pc divided into two classes, the
Shcrwoods and the anti -SherwOods, one dis
posed to uphold her and the other unwilling
TO accept her as social authority. AS there
are half a dozen of the most distinguished
names in the social annals of Philadelphia
represented among the teachers of youth, the
opponents Of Mrs. SheIwood's s social theory
do not lack either prestige or numbers. '.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-20
STREETER DECLARES HINSELE
He Tells What He VIII Do If Elected
United States Senator.

SPRTNGFIELD, ILL.,, Feb. 19-At a confer
ence of the farmer members of the legislature
this morning, A. j. Streeter, one of the can
didates for United States senator, outlined
his political views, and said: "If 1
am elected United States Senator I
pledge you 1 will be an independent
ana will never enter a caucus, either Of the
republicans or democrats. But on issues
not germano to the great agricultural party
of this state, Twill, in consideration of 100
votes given up by the pubcans, vote with
them where | conscientiously CAM
These views of Streeter seemed to be salts
factory to the farmers, who decided to sup
port him. When the first ballot was taken
In joint assembly it resulted: Palmer lOl {;
Streeter, SO; Oglesby, IA; Post, /.
A number Of other ballots were taken, each
succeeding one showing a slight gain for
Streeter. Before adjourning the 10th ballo t
was taken, resulting: Palmer, 1Ol; Steeter,
95; Oglesby 8.
Both houses met in separate session, but
adjourned without transacsing any important
business.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-20
THE coIs1GE C0MMiTrEE.
it VIII BE Asked to Consider a Com
promise Sphenc.


promise Scheme.
WASHINGTON, Feb 10 9--Before the house
coinage committee today "Parscc" Moore
talked at length on the silver question.
William II. Beck, who is engaged in silver
mining in Montana, opposed free coinage on
the ground that be believed the present law
which took "a, ,oO0,0 900 ounces of silver annually
out Of the market and absolutely locked it up,
was better thing for the silver miner than
free coinage. He read letter from ex-Gov-
ernor White of Montana declaring that FREQ
coinage would be great disaster to the sill
yer industry.
There is an earnest effort making on the
part OF number of members of the house to
secure compromise on the silver question,
based primarily on large purchases Of silver.
II is sought to have this compromise adopted
by majority of the coinage committee to-
morrow as a substitute for the senate free
coinage bill. The supporters of the compro-
mise unless assured OF good following, will
abandon it, Some CT the unlimited silver
men have already expressed disapproval of
the scheme
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-20
CONFIDENT OF VICTORY,
League Magnates Profess to Have no
Eear of the American

CHICAGO, Feb. 19.-TSpecial Telegram to
The BEE. l-Tt isn't war;" said President
Spalding today, referring to the withdrawal
OF the American association from the nation al
agreement. ITS only a ghost dance. In
only one league city will the influence of the
association be felt. That will be in Cincin-
natl. In Philadelphia the conditions will re-
main as they have always been in the past
or the two clubs people will patronize the
better one, That one this season will be Mr..
Reaoh's league club. In Boston the Ameri-
cans can not hope to compete with the
National league Boston is not an
American city. In Cincinnati alone will TT @
smallest ripple be raisedn
SAID another member Of the league: "The
association is evidently counting on passivity
IN league quarters. In this it is wrong. The
league may not trouble 1t for a time, but in
the end its determination will become neces-
sary and the league will do the work, Just as
II did In the case Of the Union and of the
Brotherhood
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-20
A Lite rary Entertainment.

The fifth annual contest between the Com
merclal Literary society aud the Omaha
Stenographers' association, both of which Or
ganizations are composed of students of the
Omaha commercial college, took place at
Young Mems Christian association hall last
evening. No admission fee was charged and
the hall was filled with the friends of the in.
stitution. An excellent musical programme
was rendered IN addition to the literary con-
test proper. There were eight contestants
each society having four representatives, as
follows:
Commercial Essay, s'Theory Before Prac-
ttce, f.. M. Watenpaugh; recitation, <'Briar
Rose,' Miss Juetta Miller; Grafton, "Our Ob-
iect in Business" l.. Zimmerman.
Stenographers rs-Essay, "Who are the Vic
tors" Miss Ellen Fl. Davis; recitation, isis.
ter and ~ Miss Ada Boyd; oraton, 'Glad
stone,n Harry Il. Foster.
j. w. Beckstrom OF the stenographers took
the Affirmative, and Harry Curry OF the com
mercials the negative in debate on the
question "Resolyed, That the United States
has reached its zenith of power"
Two chOruses, ''rhe Sailors Glee'' and
Merely q Goes Our Bark were sung by the
college students, Prof G.. A. Rohrbou gh
and c. w. MacConnel very acceptably rem
dered cornet duet, Norma and a vocal
duet, "Reuben and Rachel,n was given by
Mr.. B. +. Wood and Miss Lena Cbesbro en-
costume. They were compelled TO respond
W an cucorc. IrOi' a. ~ onB sang WhO'l
Save the Left but declined to further IN
dulge the audience The programme was
closed by double quartette with, "Good
Night and Pleasant Dreams
Miss Boyd proved herself an elocutionist OF
unusual promise, and captivated her audience.
Mr.. Beckstrom maintained the unpopular
end OF the debate in very able manner, and
his keen, lucid arguments were closely fol
lowed.
This evening banquet will be given at the
college TO all students and ex-students OF the
institution, and arrangements have been
made for pleasant evening.
Prof NJ q. Rohrbough announced that the
college had outgrown It's present quarters
and that on August it would be moved TO
new ones in the palatial building now in
course OF erection at the corner of Sixteenth
ton store. Tie college will occupy the en-.
tire third floor.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-20
Kyle Goes Unplcdged .

YANKToN, >. D., Feb. l9.--[opecial Tele-
gram to THE BEE. I-Senator- Elect Kyle is
expected here tonight, to sever his connec-
tion with the Yankton college, of which he
has Been agent for some time He will 90
from here to Pierre, and to Washington next
week. The charge that there was bargain
coupling the senatorial question and the re-
subms sion of prohibition in the senatorial
fight is known to be entirely false. No bar
gains We're made by Trip or Kyle or their
friends, and Kyle goes to the senate with
clean hands
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-20
ROSE BROTHERS FAIL.

Their Stock Of Art Goods in Posses.
sion OF the Sheriff.
The following notice is posted on tho d oor
of Rose Brothers art store, at 1921 Dodge
street:
''This stock is in possession of John f.
Boyd, sheriff, as assignee for the benefit of
creditors"
The failure is said to have been the result
OF dull times. By careful management the
proprietor, Mr.. j. M. Rose, believes that the
stock may be made to pay all the indebted
ness and have something left. The stock is
estimated at 10000, and the liabilities are
but $500. Aside from the Omaha banks, to
whom the proprietor owed Il considerable
amount, there are several creditors In New
ark, j., Auburn, N. Y, and oston.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-20
LABOR AND THE WORLD,s FAIR.
The Unions Preparing for Hard and
Final Fight

CHICAGO, Feb. ia squad of carpenters
resumed work on the worlds fair buildings
at Jackson park this morning and were not
molested, Men will be put to work grading
next HIonday. The contractors propose to
employ only American citizens and this n ,s
believed, will avert any further trouble.
The labor unions, it is reported, are not
however, entirely satisfied with the clause
prohibiting alien labor. They want definite
statement that union labor will be employed
ana the eight-hour rule enforced on ali work
onnected with the falr To this end
the committee from the various unions will
labor with the directory at the next meeting,
local paper says this evening that it Is
understood 1t has been practically decided TO
abandon the idea of placing any part of the
exposition on the lake front. The difficulties
IN the way were numerous and it was feared
would be insurmountaole in the brief time
that remains for preliminary arrangements
This statement has not yet been Officially
confirmed.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-20
4NTSEMENTS.

There was fairly good house at Boyd's
last evening to see the new work of Denman
Thompson and G. W. Ryer, "The Two Sis
tcrs." If the authors of ''Ihe Old Home
stead' have added to their fame in this their
latest production, the fact was scarcely dis
coverable in the presentation given last evep-
ing. 1t is of the country homeSpun order,
yet lacking the charm Of naturalness found
in 'T.e Old Homestead Two young girls
from the country go to New York to make a
living; one becomes bad and the other re-
mains good--that is the story. Some little
by-play, composed Of very clever specialties,
done on the Slde save the piece
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-20
Chicago Railway Gossip,

CnIcAso, Feb. 19.--The hearing on the
application of Alley fora receiver for the
Monon road has been postponed until Mon
day in order that the Monon people NAV haze
chance to file an answer TO Alleys bill
The Western Freight ASSOCIATION members
have voted TO admit the Sioux City & North
ern road to membership,
IL was given out at the Illinois Central
Offices today that the Dubuque & Sioux City
road had been leased to that company. As
the Illinois Central owns substantially all its
stock, the end sought is apparently merely to
simplify accounts aud reduce expenses.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-20
HOIIsc.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-SpealSer Reed hav.
ing recovered from his temporary indisposi.
ton, called the house to order this morning
The senate bill passed for the relief of set
tiers on certain lands in the southern part of
Iowa.
The bill for the relief of the Stockbridge
tribe OF Indians in Wisconsin was agreed TO-
The action of the democrats in demanding
the yeas and nays on every motion was con-
sidered on both sides of the house as al OBJ.
stace to the passage of the shipping bill
The house went into COMMITTEES Of the
whole on the postofice Appropriation bill,
but without disposing of it, the committed
rose and the house took recess.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-20
Racing Toward Omaha.

FORT DODGE, Ia, Feb. l9.-[Special Tele-
gram to The BEE. AT meeting of the
stockholders OF the Mason City & Fort Dodg @
railroad, held here this morning, the articles
of incorporation of that road were changed
so as to permit of its extension from Fort
Dodge to Council Bluffs. President Stephens
of st. Paul was present at tho meeting He
says that the company means business. and
will put surveyors in the field at once, "a.
The Mason City & Fort Dodge road ex-
poets to get the start of the Winona Il South
western people, who are figuring on going
through exactly the same territory. ="
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-20

First Christian church last night Webster
says that conundrum Is IA puzzling aues-
ton the answer TO which Is or involves n
pun" The answer TO tho conundrums that
were presented 10 those who attended the
sociabe last night were not all puns but
they were very good TO eat and seemed en-
tirely satisfactory TO those who obtained
them.
Some of the more clever ones were. "Bos-
tons overthrow'-tea "a group of islands"
sandwiches; "a woman's wv weapoun--tonguc; /;
"Prcserved in the ark'-bam.
After the supper q general sociable was
enjoyed for an hour by the large number of
young people VINO attended
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-20
EOliCY of The Alton.

CHICAGO, Feb. 19,--TSpecial Telegram to
THE BEE. General Passenger Agent Charl-
ton of the Alton, who is represented in New
York dispatch as having announced tho de-
termination of his road to put 2 cent rate
into effect, declares that the policy of Alton
in regard to the passenger rates is what
1t has ever been. 1t will not take
the initiative in reducing rates, but where it
finds any Of It's competitors secretly cutting
them it will at once make open rates to meet
the recent cuts, and will keep up practice
irrespective of whether it is forced to make
a 2-cent or 19-cent rate. Any cuts made by
1t will simply be with the view of protecting
its business.
The report that the Alton has decided to
make general and local rate of cents is
doubtless due TO its having asked Chairman
Finley to authorize 2-cent rate for mileage
tickets on account of the Jacksonville &
Southeastern road having made that rate
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-20
Lime Kiln Club on Murdcrers.


On motion of Waydown Bebee the report
was accepted, and then a vigorous discussion
took place as to what the club should recon-
mend to the Legislature. The following was
finally decided on
"If. arter murderer has had de benefit of
a jury who can't read or write--a good law
yer-fo' on five witnesses who will swar to
anythng-de sympathy of the public-de
plea Of temporary insanity y-if he ar con-
victed arter all dis IL would be we'll to hang
him. We recommend, however, dat de rope
be kivered wild cloth. an dat he be hung as
softly as possible an dat at least fo'teen
hacks be engaged fur do funeral processi on -
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-20
Fighting for Resubmission.

PIERRE, S. d., Feb. 49, Special Telegram
to The BEE. The house was in session until
IL 80 tonight on the resubmission question,
considering the majority and minority ports
of the committee on temperance The matter
was discussed four hours and the house ad-
iourned without decisive vote Intense in
terest prevails and the legislative halls were
crowded this evening. The resubmissonists
are two votes short Of carving the measure
but are elated over tonights vote and claim
they will win tomorrow
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-20
Rivers Rising and Falling.

CINCINNATI, o., Feb. 19.-The river is ris-
ing an inch an hour Rain is falling AS
far up as Wheeling the river is rising, so
that stage of fifty feet here is admitted,
IF there should be no further rain. If
heavy rains come within few days disas-
trous flood is inevitable.
PIrTsBURG, Pa, Feb. 19.-The rivers are
rapidly falling, and as the water recedes the
evidences of damage are innumerable. Deep
mud deposits are left on the principal down
town streets, but an effort is being made to
resume business. The loss cannot be ac-
curately estimated.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-20
a CHASTITY Discovery.

DEs MONIES, Ia, Feb. l9.-tSpecial Tele-
gram to The BEE.l-+The headless and other
wise mutilated body of a man was found
today in what was supposed to be an unused
room IN the Youngerman block. The cir
cumstances surrounding the gbastly dis
covery indica ted rhrs she body was obtained
for dissection purposes by medical students
Of some of the local colleges. The authori-
ties are investi eating b-'
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-20
viii Fight the Winner.

NEW YoRK, Feb. l0,-[Special Telegram TO
THE BEE. .l-Otto G. Floto, manager and
hacker of Bob Fitzsimmons, says that Fitz-
simmons will fight the winaer of the Burke
Pritchard tight under the auspices of the Ma:
tional or Pelican club, London, for s. 900 a
side AID purse of the same amount.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-20
Labor Troubles in CharIeri.

BRUSSELS, Feb. 9.-lReserve forces of the
civic guards Were called out in Chareri dis
trict in view ofGtKe threatening state Of
affairs caused by the workmen's demand for
the passage of the Universal suffrage Law
The workmen's geperal committee regard
this as menace and have addressed mani
festo to the militiaaisking them to refuse to
obey orders; to take part with the worltmen
and resist what they term the governments
attempt to bring about civil war.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-20
AristOcratic Euuines.

LEXINGTON, Ky, Feb. l9.-[Special Tee-
gram to TnE Bee. l-At the Lexington horse
sales today fifty-ive head brought a total of
si3,045, an average of s7s263 The best sales
were: Blue Bird, +. m, four-year-old by
Jay Bird, dam by Albrino West, G.. A. Deane,
Frankfort, Kan, 1850: John Turner blk s.,
thrce-year.old by Director, dam Lady Sails
bury w. A. Paxton, Omaha, $1,000; Nellie
Y, ch. IN, siX-year-old, by Mitwood, dam
Fashion, j. s. Cox, Lexington, $4,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-20
SuuabbIinp Wire Men.

CHICAGO, Feb. 19.-The barbed wire men
failed to bring heir negotiations to conclu-
sion today. According to one gentlemen
obstacles arose at every turn, and the pros
pect is for another fight. 1t is minated that
Washburn and Moen never intended to sell
out If another meeting is held it will proba-
bly, be In Pittsburg.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-20
A New England supper.

The ladies of the First Baptist church
served New England supper in the base
ment OF the church at the corner OF Four
teenth and Capital avenue last night, and
Notwithstanding the disagrceabe weather
which prevailed. there was large attend
ance and the supper was very much enjoyed
by those who tested its merits
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-20
VIII Try IL Again.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, Feb. f9.-TSpecial
Telegram to The BEE. Captain William A.
Andrews has contracted with local firm to
build another dory about fifteen feet in
length over all, in which he proposes TO again
attempt to cross the Atlantic ocean. He will
start June II, II the boat is in readiness
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-20
The Death Roll.

New York, Feb l9.-H. X. Enos, presi-
dent of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas rail-
road and banker here died this morning Of
pneumonia.
YoKouAMA, Feb. l0.-Prince San 10, presi-
dent OF the council of court and custodian of
the grand seal, is dead.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-20
Fate of "a Hertier.

MITCHELL, s. D., Feb. 19.--[Special Tele-
gram toPHE Bee. IA son of Mrs. NJ. Dumon,
living at Omaha, diei yesterday at Woon-
socket from the effects of his feet and hands
being frozen in late storm while herding
cattle west of Chamberlain.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-20
Drowned Mt Sea.

NEW YORK, Feo. l9,-The steamship Do
rian, from Morant Bay, West Indies, WHICH
arrived today, brought the survivors of thS
bark Topsy, that went ashore on Cayman's
stand. Captain Mckenzie, two mates, sea-
man and the cabin boy of the Topsy were
drowned
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-20
Lynched an Imiian nturderer.

MERIDIAN, Miss.}I Peb. Especial Tele-
gram to The BEE. pa Den Pierce, a farmer Of
Battlefield, Miss, was brutally murdcreo a
few days ago by J6hd Bull, an Indian Bull
SSered Pierces'hoSis6 and cut his throat
from ear to ear. Last night Pierce's neigh
hanged him to a tree. No causo is known
for the murder of Pierce
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-20
The House Has a substitute.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-The house commit
tee on foreign affairs decided to recon mend
concurrence in all the senate amendments to
the diplomatic project The house committee
has already reported a separate bill for the
charter OF that company with government
guarantee, which was prepared with great
care and caution and which Is regarded as a
more practical proposition than that of the
senate.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-20
Death Does Not Divide Them.

BERLIS, Fen, 10. Herr Leurssen, the
sculptor who modelled the bust of President
Garfield, died suddenly today of appoplexy.
When the news of his death was communi-
Gated to his wife she was so overcome with
grief that she was seized with convulsious
and shortly afterwards died in tit, in spite
OF the efforts made TO save her life.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-20
AJask a's Raindeap-

WAsHIGToN, Feb. 19.-Senator Davis today
presented proposed amendment (for Senator
FarwelD to the sundry civil BILL appropriat-
ing S!5, 900 to be used in propagating and dis
tributing reindeer in Alaska for the use of
the natives.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-20
uiciued While Inanu

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, Feb. l9.-Special Tele-
gram to The BEE John Ingledew,
farmer living near Upton, committed sui
eide yesterday while labOring under fit of
temporary insanity