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Omaha daily bee., 1891-05-30
Another Fraud Unearthed.

NORTH PLATTE, Neb., May 30 - Especial
Telegram to THE BEE. The people of Mis-
souri, should look out for sharpers. The fol-
lowing was received this morning by County
Clerk Buchanan:
KNOX CITY. Mo-, May 27, 1SO1.-County Clerk.
Dear SIR: Are the people in your part of Ne
brasltL in need? met Mr.. Langford n few
days ago who was soliciting help for the .peo-
pie of Nebraska. and you will confer II favor
by writing me. | think our people will
render some assistance If needed, Yours res
pectfuly, w. w. LAuGHLIN.
Pastor of Baptist Church. Knox City, Mo.
II. II. Langford left this place few weeks
ago under cloud and without giving notice
of his departure to his friends. The suffer
ers from last years drouth have been cur9d
for by the state and there is no need of call
ing on the people of other states for assist
auce. Largford has no authority to solicit
aid and as he mas the reputation of using
other peoples money without authority the
people of Missouri should not entrust any to
his care, as he is only working confidence
game on them.
the crops are in a very promising condi-
tion and the people expect to have plenty as
soon as harvest sets in.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-05-30
WERE PREPA 0ED 10 FIG HIT.
A Charleston Officer Describes the
Meeting with the EsmeraIda.

Meeting with the ESmeralua.
New YORK. May 29.-The following letter
was received by the Herald yesterday from
one of the officers on board the steamer
Charleston:
"ACApuLCo, Mex, May l0-We were lying
at San Francisco in readiness to go to sea for
target practice and to test the mounts and
fittings OF our two eight-inch guns recently
installed at Mare Island when we received
orders on Friday evening, May s. to search
for the Chilian steamer Itatl and to capture
her if possible. About eight hours after
the receipt of our orders we were steaming
down the coast of California, scanning ali
bays and possible anchorages and circling all
outlying islands We touched at San Pedro
on Sunday evening, where we found the
United States steamer Omaha and also the
schooner Robert and Minnie, suspected of
supplying arms and supplies to the ltata. We
left at early daylight and steamed at good
speed down the coast keeping bright look
out for the ltata. Last night we encountered
steamer showing two lights, one above the
other but lying dead in the water and ap-
parently on the lookout for us. She turned a
search light on us and we then, suspecting
that she was the Esmeraldn, cleared the ship
for action and prepared for business in case
the Itata should also be at hand. We ex-
pected to have to tight her. and we meant to
be ready We did not see her. however, and
steamed for this port, where Wo thought she
might be replenshlng her coal preparatory to
LAYING her course for Chilli She was not
mere, and we were greatly disappointed hav-
ing travelled so TAR TO catch her. About two
hours after our arrival the EsmGralda came
stcamihg slowly into port, evidently almost
out of coal. AS we had all the coal lighters,
she WAS compelled to wait until we filled our
bEnkers before she could coal up.
"ln the meantime the Pacific Mail com
pany's agent agreed to deliver coal to them at
aprice of $95 Per ton, but the governor refused
to allow her to takeit, The telegraph was put
into operation and the Central authorities at
the City of Mexico were asked if they would
allow this
Both vessels are of the same general de-
sign, but she carries two ten-inch guns aud
six slX-inch guns, against our two cight-inch
and six six-inch The secondary battery of
rapid fire and machine guns does not differ
materially from our own. The Charleston
has, perhaps, somewhat the advantage in the
matter of guns aud is certainly in the best
condition, as the Esmeralda's bottom appears
to be very foul, which must affect her speed.
In action, at close quarters, her loss of speed
might not interfere to any material extent
with her turning, etc, but of course we
should have the heels of her, This place is
very hot and uncomfortable and we shall be
glad 10 get out, even with the prospect Of
warm engagement before us,n
Omaha daily bee., 1891-05-30
Grcnt CrOn PrOsneCtS.

CRETE, Neb., May 29.-[Specal to The
BEE The Nebraska weather service bull
letin for the past month, issued by tue Bos-
we'll observatory, shows that there has been
an abundance of rainfall in all but the ex
treme western part of the state. In that por-
tion of the state little east of the middle,
running from north to SOUTH the rainfall
was over five inches, reaching maximum of
Cos inches at Oakdale The extreme west
ern part of the state had less than an inch,
and the northeastern corner only little over
an inch. The number of rainy days and of
clear and cloudy days, was nearly normal.
There have been but two seasons since 1878
that greater amount of rain fell than this
spring, the exceptions having been in 1SS!
and 1885, when there were falls Of a very
small fraction of an inch more.
According to reports from every section of
the state the outlook for farmers has not
been better since the first sod was broken in
Nebraska. There is a larger acreage of small
grain in nearly every section from which re-
ports are received, and corn Will also be
largely increased, although planting had just
fairly begun in many parts when the reports
were made
Omaha daily bee., 1891-05-30
SclinnI Life Ended

BLAIR, Neb., May 29.--[Special To sgram
to Tue BEE. The city schools held their
graduating exercises here this evening in
Germania hall. The hall was packed to
overaowing There were eight in the class
this year. Their names and subjects are as
follows; Miss Luella Henderson, essay,
GLOW to Make Life a Success" Miss Nellie
Bradley, grafton, Right and Wrong Il"
Miss Nora Carrigan, oration, Formative
Infuences;'' Miss Blanche Mclaughlin, ora
tion, might Brings Out the Stars - Fred
Kenney, jr., grafton, Italy, Miss Stella
WilIsey, essay. "Music;'' Hettie Rodman,
Grafton, "The Value of Imagination;" Miss
Bessie Palmer Grafton, Tho Educational
Element in Historical Fiction" Among
other exercises were solos by Miss Letha
Cook and X. j. Wherry. Prof. w. l.. John
sou gave piano solo and Dr. f. II. Green
rendered violin solo. Rev. .ohn Powers
gave Il short address after which the diplomas
were presented by Prof Hibbard, superin-
tendent of the schools. Several colleges have
sent certificates of life memberships to the
scholars passing the highest In their studies,
among them Fremont, Crete and Tabor, IA
The three highest in standing were first
Nellie Bradley; second, Blanche McLaugh
lin: third Hettie Rodman. The average IS
made upon twenty-five studies The lowest
average OF any scholar was eighty-Hve
Many fine boquets were sent in by friends.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-05-30
A Mad Dog Scare.

;, ArcuIsoN, Kan, May 29.-ISpecial Tele-
gram to TuE Bee, "A mad dog was killed in
East Atchison yesterday evening after it had
bitten farmer named John Sanders ana
three children of II neIghbor's. II is pre-
sumed that the animal was bitten by rabid
dog that ran through Weston two weeks ago
and bit James Butler and an unknown tramp.
The Weston dog bit great deal of stock and
II is supposed 1t also bit other dogs. In con-
sequence the farmers are making war ON
strange dogs. The women and children arc
greatly frightened and keep closely housed
while the men look for dogs Butler, the
Weston man, claims to have been cured hy
applying a maidstone. Tho victims Of the
East Atchison dog win go to Saq annah, Mo.
where there is n maidstone
Omaha daily bee., 1891-05-30
Startling Rev, lauions.

TALMAGE Neb., May 20 Especial to THE
BEE Am affair has just come to light in
this city that is both sensational ana start
ling. There have been during the past
twelve months q dozen or more lbeIous
blackmailing and obscene letters mailed and
delivered at the Talmage postoffice. which
were addressed to Joseph Spears, young
farmer. Many of the letters had the names
of Talmeges most highly respected ladies
appended, making indecent proposals to Mr..
Spears, while others bore the names of the
parents, threatening dire vengeance on
Spears if he failed to do as the letters de-
manded.
The chirography showed plainly that it
was the work of a woman. and each letter
bore the same characteristics whether it pur-
ported to be from Il man or woman. Recently
the letter writer changed her tacJics and be-
gan writing insulting letters to ladies and
others, signing Mr.. Spears name. All eff
forts to discover the offender have been with
out avail until few days ago, and the dis
closures since then have been astonishing
Arrests Will be made in few days.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-05-30
MIssoU.yANDA 4Ns..s FARMERS
They Meet to Form an Interstate In
duStrial Organization.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. May 20, An interstate
Kansas and Missouri met in the Second
street court house today to form an "nter-
state industrial organiaation.n
Business was the motto of the meeting and
politics was tabooed. President E. W. Furst
of the Wyandotte county alliance was made
temporary chairman. He said the meeting
had been called to organize u business asso-
citation, cooperative in its nature, to market
the crops of the members aud TO purchase for
them at the lowest price all the commodities
they desired The undertaking was a great
one and IT was expected to be OF untold beue-
fit to the farmers. ave have not discovered
panacea tor all our ills" he added, "but we
have discovered means of wrestling the
power from the hands of the shylccks"
Temporary organization was completed and
then some farmer moved that the convention
proceed TO business under the password and
grip. The motion was carried and all those
present not possessed of the password and
grin were excluded from tho room and tho
doors were locked. Delegates from the in
dustrial and citizens alliances were present
and expected to participate in the proceed
iugs, and their exclusion from the meeting
was "A great disappointment Tho proceed
ings in the closed session have not been made
public.
When the convention adjourned tonight
for the day 1t announced thnt permanent or
gnnzation had been effected as follows:
President, John NJ Harcl, Missouri: vice
president, w, r.. Crisp Kansas; secretary
j IS. Johnson, Missouri; treasurer, s. O.
Fuller, Kansas. Resolutions pedging tho
convention TO form IA cooperative business
organization and 10 establish dcpots for tho
disposal of farm products ana the purchase
OF farm supplies was adopted. Details OF
the organization will be arranged at tomoI.
rows convention,
Omaha daily bee., 1891-05-30
NEW APPOEN7MESys.
DIR. Mead Named as superintendent
of the Insane Hospital

YANKroS S. D., May 20. Especial Tele-
gram to TnE BEE. DIR, L. g. Mead, who
has been assistant superintendent of tho in
sane hospital located here, was today made
superintendent, vice DIR. II, W. Livingston,
departed a month since. Mrs. Harriet b.
Conant of Minneapolis has been appointed
assistant superintendent.
Governor Mellette in conference with the
recently appointed state worlds fair commit
tee in this city last night said that he would
not call q special session of the legislature
unless the commission would positively guar
antec that the state would not be put to one
cent of expense thereby Judge Tripp,
chairman of the commission, talked very
plainly to the governor in the conference,
setting forth the fact that the recent conven-
tion had represented the sentiment Of all tho
people ana therefore the special session ought
to oe called. Prominent men here say the
governor will not hesitate TO call the special
session If the LEGISLATORS agree to go with
rothmg but their actual expenses paid, as
the plan adopted provides
Omaha daily bee., 1891-05-30
Died for Lovc's,sake.

ELM CREEK, Neb., May 29.-lSpecial Tele
gram to The BEE. This morning the town
was thrown into a fever of excitement over
the report that w. H. Watson, the barber,
had committed suicide. Upon investigation
1t was found he had shot himself with a
32-calibre revolver some time during the
night while sitting in his baber char. The
bail entered his head about an inch above his
right eye and came out behind the left ear.
Coroner Humphreys of Kearney was tele-
graphed for and arrived at l o'clock. He
didn't empanel jury as 1t was q clear case
of suicide. He had been keeping company
with young lady residing in this city who
is only fifteen years old, and her parents for
bade them keeping company, and it is sup
posed that this led him to take his life. His
parents who reside in Dexter City, o., were
notified of the sad affair and they instructed
the officials here to forward mis- remains to
Deyien Cty for internsnI -. -.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-05-30
Travelling :. en- Banqrettcd.

HASTINGS, Neb., May 80 Especial Tele
gram to The BEE. .l-The third annual ball
and banquet rendered to the travelling men of
Nebraska by Landlord Dillon of the Bost-
wick hotel, assisted by the business men of
this city, was pronounced by all as signal
success. A handsoner body of men has
never before been seen IN Nebraska gathered
together at the festal board. The Bostwicli
was elaborately decorated for the occasion.
part of a delightful evenings programme.
The society people of the city turned out
en- masse and assisted in the entertainment
of the guests of the evening. There were
over two hundred travelling men present.
The banquet room was superbly decorated
with choice flowers and was panorama
pleasing to look upon. The luncheon was
perfect and was the comment OF everyone.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-05-30
Ashland Graduates.

ASHLAND, Neb., May 29.-[Special Tele-
gram to THE BEE. Tonight occurred the
commencement OF the high school. The ex-
ercises were neld in the opera house, which
was tastcfully decorated for the occasion.
The class motto, Launched but Not An
chored," was beautifully worked in ever
green just above and in front of the stage.
The salutatory was given by Harlow Dean
and the valedictory by Miss Rose STAN
baugh. After the oration3 State Supe"in-
tendent Goudy made few appropriate re-
marks. Hon. II. II, Shedd presented the di-
plOmas There We're eleven graduates
Omaha daily bee., 1891-05-30
Graduating Exercises.

NEBRASKA CRY, Neb., May 20.-[Specal
Telegram to The BEE. All the public
schools closed at noon today. Tonight the
graduating exercises were held in the opera
house, but the hall proved to be only about
one-half large enough to hold all the people
who had been invited to attend. The stage
was tastefully decorated with flowers, flags
and pictures. Splendid music was furnished
by the Nebraska City orchestra and the oc-
casion was one of the most pleasant of the
kind ever given here. There were fourteen
graduates, as follows: Farra HAWKE, Ma
rion G. Bickel, Hattie Chapman, Mabel
Simon, Bessie Goldberg, Bessie Jensen,
Helen Hawke, James Hayes, Barbara Ken
nedy, Jennie Blum, Minnie Wilhelmy,
Georgia Weiner, Julia Bradley and .Jes sic
Nicholson.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-05-30
Not OmciaIIy Informed.

WAsuSGToN, May 29.-The state depart
ment has not been officially informed of any
intention on the part of the Chilian insur-
gents to lombard Valparaiso, as reported
from Paris, There is no disposition on the
part of this govern ment so far as can be
learned, to "intery snen in the Chilian con-
test, for the meaning OF this term in diplo-
matte language 8 siding with one faction or
the other If the insurgents should
attempt 20 lombard the city IL
is more than probable that foreign
ministers would eater an energetic protest,
based on the fact that the foreign interests ia
that city are larler than the native Chilian
interest Ia view OF this large interest II
may bo that the protest, IL dlsregarded, may
be enforced by foreign fleets in Gillian
Omaha daily bee., 1891-05-30
Movement of TroODs,

Fort RoBINsoN, Neb, May Especial
Telegram to The BEE. Troop B, Sixth
cavalry, arrived here this morning en- route to
Fort Washakie, Wyo. They will remain
here few days until the arrival of Troop Il,
Ninth cavalry, at Casper, Wyo. Upon meet
ing at Casper the Sixth will take the horses
of the Ninth, and h troop upon its arrival
here will take the horses of the Sixth.
The movement of cattle over the Elkhorn
has commenced, several trans having gone
west todsy to load up with cattle from Texas
to be put on the ranges between Orp juno
tion and Belle Fourche,
Omaha daily bee., 1891-05-30
Northwestern associated Press.

CuIcAGo, May 90 Tho Northwestern AS
sociated Press directors held their annual
business meeting here today. Those present
We're. ID. N. Richards, president, Davon,
port Democrat Gazette; G. A. Warwick,
Keokuk Constitution; Alex Stone Peoria
transcripts Thomas Stevers Burlington
Gazette; w. b. Southwell, Burlington Hawk
eye; Nj. Nj, Ham Dubuque Herald; G.. M
Hitchcock, Omuha World-Herald; w. o.
DAVIS Bloomington Photograph; Clarence
Paul, Springfield journal: Thomas Rees,
Springfield Register; X, T., Clarkson, Des
Moines Register.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-05-30
Wisconsin Eore.t Fires.

OSHKOSH, Wis, May 90. "A pine land hunt
er, who has just arrived in this eity from the
upper portion of the state, reports that for
est fires are still doing much damage to pine
in ontonagon county, Michigan. Some
Of the most valuable timber has
been consumed. rho hunter said that
his party was compelled to flee
from the forest for their lives. A tract
of timber two weeks ago worth s5OG,OOO is
now hardly worth sl01,OO0 and mills have
been stopped until the exact amount Of dam
age Is learned.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-05-30
Kille1 Inv Liehtning.

O'NElIl. Neb,, May 29,-[Special to TIE
BEE.l-A severe electrical storm occurred
here last evening, heavy rain and wind ac-
companying. Lightning struck IN several
places, and woman, Mrs. Alonzo Bier, was
killed instantly while standing in the door of
her house. Two OF her children were stand
ing near her and were shocked considerably,
but not seriously it is thought. Mrs. Bier
was about thirty-three years old and the
daughter of ID. r.. Davidson, an old and re-
spected citizen of this place.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-05-30
Eight nfTham Oratc.

HASTINGS, Neb., May 9o.-TSpecial Tele
gram to THE BEE. The seventh annual
graduating exercises of the Hastings high
school at the opera house this evening were
attended by crowded house. There were
eight graduates and their orations were well
presented. The six girl graduates, Misses
Hattie G.. Burke, Belle Caldwell, Eleanorc
w. Dust, Bessie f. Nowland, Elsa T. Ted
row ana Cora Woods, looked charming in
their costumes of pure white The young
men VINO graduated were William H. Dun
gan and Fred e. Shut. Selections from the
Apollo club during the evening formed
pleasing part of the programme.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-05-30
A Lads Singular Death.

COLUMBUS Neb., May 29-[Special Tele-
gram to TUE BEEi-The nine-year.old son of
Patrick Guinane was picked up from the
sidewalk last evening IN an unconscious con-
dition and died this morning at o'clock, 1t
was decided from the symptoms that he had
in company with other boys, had found
number of bottles Of medicine that had been
thrown in the alley back of store He
drank from one of the bottles with the above
result
Omaha daily bee., 1891-05-30
THE WGATHHH E'0RECAsE
Omaha and Vicinity Showers

For Omaha and Vicinity-Showels
slightly cooler.
WAsHrNGToN, May 90 Forecast till p.
m. Saturday; For Missouri Generally fair /;
slightly warmer; southerly winds.
For North Dakota fair Satur-
day. slightly cooler; northeast winds
For South Dakota-Light showers cooler;
north winds.
For Iowa Generally fair; cooler by Satur-
day night; south winds,
For Nebraska Light showers; cooler by
Saturday night; variable wlds
For Colorado Light showers cooler by
Saturday night variable winds
For Kansas Same as Missouri
Omaha daily bee., 1891-05-30
pcricct Deiug,.

Sioux FAILS, S. D., May 29,-lSpeclal
Telegram to Tue BEE Tho fercest rain
storm that has ragged in this section of the
country for years broke loose this evening,
About O'Clock violent wind blew up from
the south aud was followed by perfect
deluge of water The crops are saved beyond
all question this time and the chances for
South Dakota producing monster crop were
never better. Reports coming from all d.
rections indicate that the rain is general aud
covers the entire state
Omaha daily bee., 1891-05-30
supreme court DcGisions.

Dies MolNEs, la, MAY 20. n Special Tols-
gram TO Tue Bee. E.Ir-The supreme court
today handed down the following opinions;
State VS. f. NJ, Hun, appellant, H. on district;
affirmed }. l., Budd appellant VS. Stephen
Rapids insurance company VS. William But
Ter ct AL appellants, Page districts modified
and affirmed John OCOunor VS. the Illinois
Ceatral railroad company appellants, Wood.
bury district; reversed. Eyelinc BigelOw,
appellant, VS. Rollin Burnham, Bucna Vista
district; reversed Frank Rlegclcy, appel
liant, VS. Fr'-l' ll1hough, Audubon district;
reversed. State ys 3narles Zimmerman, ap,
pellant, npi tal ..,au an order Of II, ID, Hind
man, Judge cf Uuh district, ia proceeding on
tody affirmed.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-05-30
Crop Prospects as an ExhiIerant.

ELGIN, Neb., May %. Especial Telegram
to TuE BEE. IA heavy rain fell here last
night ana today farmers are jubilant over
the splendid crop outlook. Small grain is
looking fine and corn Is very promising. This
years gone by. The fine outlook is having
its effect on the spirits of everyone The
acreage OF corn and oats is up to the average.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-05-30
old settIers Oreanizc.

COLUMBUS, Neb., May 20.-TSpecial Tele-
gram to The BEE.l-The old settlers of
Platte county organized themselves in a club
at Fltzpatrick's hall this afternoon Mrs.
Jane North, aged seventy one who landed in
Nebraska in 1886, was elected president.
Regular meetings will DO held and grand
picnic and celebration wIll be given next
month. All those who came to the state
prior to 1861 can become members.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-05-30

SON arrived from Goshen last evening and
gave out TO the repres, natives OF the press
that she would shortly institute legal pro-
ceedings for the recovery of damages from
the managers Of the asylum where she was
confined for alleged insanity. Colonel Hart,
her counsel. said that the damages would be
placed at 100000 at the least and intlmated
that criminal proceedings might also be
brought against the asylum authorities and
"other parties" connected with the alleged
abnuCtiOu.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-05-30
Poverty ana Suicidc.

CoLuMnus Neb., May 90 Especial Tele-
gram 10 THE BEE. Beckman, Ger
man living with August WahL twelve miles
north of Columbus, committed suicide by
hanging last night He was seyenty-three
years old. The only reason that can be as
signed for the act is poverty and poor health.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-05-30
DIR. Hamilton Rcsiens.

WAsHINGToN, May 29-Dr. Hamilton, sur
geon general of the marine hospital service,
has resigned and accepted the position of
professor OF surgery and surgical pathology
in Rush medical college, Chicago. He will
be succeeded by Surgeon Walter Wynan.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-05-30
win CeIebrote the Fourth,

WEsr PoINr, Neo,, May 90, 29,-ISpe,ial to
THE BEE. "A Joint meeting Of the fire do
partments of West Poiut has been held and
arrangements made for grand Fourth of
July celebration. A committee has boon So
Omaha daily bee., 1891-05-30
BL4zER's REW4RD.
The Representative of the Don Carlos
Company Convicted.

SAT- LAKE CRY, Utah, May 29-lSpecial
Telegram to TnE BEE. l-C l.. Blazer, the
confidence man who posed here as manager
of the Don Carlos lumber company, an iu-
solvent Omaha concern, was convicted in
the district court today OF obtaining money
under false preteuses and will be sentenced
Monday.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-05-30
Alien Labor Law violator Fined.

CmcAGo, May 20, In the federal courl to-
day Judge Gresham inflicted fine of q, 900
on Henry Metz Of Palo, l. an Importer of
French draft horses, who with his last lot of
animals importod four Frenchmen under con-
tract as grooms,
Omaha daily bee., 1891-05-30
Insurgents Tn, cntcn Nnlnn also.

PARIS, May Dispatches ro = I'd here
from Chill state that the insurgcn )ntrary
to their promises, now threaten {, =. mbard
Valparaiso In view of these thrc - he dc
fenses of that city are being = icdly
strengthened. 1t Is believed the 2 reign
powers win intervene should the in = cuts
attempt to carry out their threats.