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Omaha daily bee., 1892-11-27

tapestries, rare paintinga, valuable brc-a.
broc, elegant furnishings, wearing apparel
and rare aud costly articles of every dCscrip.
tion were DESTROYED. The value of the articles
of furniture may be judged from the fact
that in one hall were hung tapestries worth
S50.uO0 or more.
MIR. Vanderbilt and family found tempo.
rary refuge In the gardeners cottage on tho
premises. Mr.. Vanderbilt could give no
accurate ostimateof his loss, which ho stated
was largely covered by insurance. The
silver, Jewels ana other valuables OF like
nature were placed In the safes pv tho
servants and be thought would probably be
all right. rough estimate places the loss
at $500, 900
WEsrCHEsrER, Pa, Nov. - The paper
mills OF Garrett S Sons at Beaver Dam,
Chester county, have been DESTROYED by fire
and the loss IA estimated at nearly $4,000.
SANFORD Mo. Nov. 25.-'rhe cardiug and
weaving mill Of the blanket department of
the sanford mills has oeou burned. Other
buildings were saved. Loss unknowa, but is
very heavy and covered by insurance. One
hundred and fifty hands arc thrown out of
employment. Cause Of the fire an over
heated bearing
DETROIT, Mich, Nov. 25.-The Peninsula
Car compauy's works at West Detroit
burned this afternoon. The loss will proba.
bly, reach S500O0J
PENsoN, Mum, Nov. 25-Tho buildings OF
tho Indian Industrial school at Clontarm,
eight miles west of here, burned this morn
ing.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-11-27
WHILE DOING HIS DUTY
Conductor A, G. Bentley Ground to Pieces
Beneath His Train.
ORDERS WERE SLIGHTLY MIXED
Fell Under the Wheels White Eudcavorina
to usc the Brakes-Frightfuiiy Mutt
latcd-Disastrous Fire at Beatrice
Other Nebraska News.

SHELTON, Neo., Nov. % Especial Telo.
gram to TuE BEE. Last night ABOUT
o'clock Conductor a. G.. Bentley of freight
train No. %, fell uuder his train and was iu-
stantly killed. Tho body was crushed and
mang!ed in a horrible manner. Tho suppo-
sltion is that he climbed between the cars
TO set the air brakes and as IL was sleetiug
and everything covered with ice he slipped
md fell under the wheels. The coroner was
summoned aud tho verdict was accidentally
killed while performing his duty The re-
mans were taken charge of by friends and
taken to Grand island. where he leaves .
W ifo and one child.
Bentley left Grand Island at 80 H. m.
yesterday with special westbound freight.
HIS engineer was Wood w. White. The
train had orders 10 meet nn extra
enstbound at Gtbbon. On reaching
Aida the dispatcher gavo orders that tho
two trains were 10 meet here, six miles
east OF Gibbon, ana not at the latter point.
Bentley and his crew pulled IN here and
found the signal out for orders Engineer
Wnte stepped into the office and received
instructions that the orders were for
another train. He remounted his engine
ana pulled out notwithstanding tho order to
meet here. Bentley gave the signal to stop.
Evidently no ono saw it. Bentley then
stepped between the cars to set the air
brake. ile was not again seen alive. When
found his body was torn asunder and his re-
mains were scattered over 1000 feet along
the track
Omaha daily bee., 1892-11-27
spective troops and companies not later than
January l.
THINKS BiGLBF WAS INSANE.
Hon. James II. Rsltrock of Iowa Ii
terested in the Exnress Kobber.

Hon. James II. Ralssrock of Iowa In
tercsted in the Express Robber
DAVENPORT, To-, Nbv 25.-ISpecial Tele-
gram to THE BEE. ABagley. tho express
roooer will oe arraigned for pleading Mon
day. He Is resting quietly in jail, but has
been taken TO his home under guard to see
his family a few minutes. a letter received
by County Attorney Fred Heinz from Hon,
James H. Rothrock OF Cedar Rapids, one of
the judges of tho supreme court of Iowa. mas
aroused great interest here. A similar letter
has been received by the foreman OF the
grand jury that indicted Bagley. In these
letters Judge Rothrock stated his belief that
Bagiey corlu not have been sane when he
committed the robbery ana otherwise ex-
pressed himself In behalf of the prisoner
very strongly.
At nooa today be arrived in the city. He
said that Bagley's father had nursei HIM
through a serious illuoss in the army, and
tnat he naturally felt warmly toward the
son on that account He admitted, however,
that he beloved he had acted too hastily in
writing as he did, but SAID he felt, aud his
wife told him when he read the account OF
Bagley's arrest, that he must do something.
This action would bar Judge Rothrock from
sitting on the case should it go to the SUI
preme court, and has usurped Baglev's place
as the prevailing tooc here. AS the case
stands. the state of Iowa is prosecuting aud
the express company Is merely the prosecut-
ing witness, to appear only when called in
evidence. The company has offered, how.
ever, to furnish any evidence that may DO
needed, in addition to that brought before
the grand jury, In order to secure convic-
tion. II Is thought that BaCley Will not de-
fend, but plead guilty
Omaha daily bee., 1892-11-27

BEATRICE, Neb., Nov. 30 Especial Tele-
gram TO The Bee. Tho incubatlng and
brooding rooms of the Beatrice Poultry aud
Kennel company, half II mile east of the city,
were destroyed by fire yesterday noon. Tho
entire pet and show stock OF the company
was burned, including 300 of the finest bred
and show poultry in the state. Which mad
been housed In an upper story Of the
building for the winter. These had received
first premiums at the Kansas ana Nebraska
fairs Tor two or three years past. The loss
also includes large'numbe Of pet rabbits,
guinea pigs and sixteen valuable dogs OF the
terrier and hunting breeds that were penned
in the building. Il heavy wind was prevail
ing at the time and largo barn adjoining
the poultry pens was also destroyed,
with it its contents, hay, grain, vegetables.
etc. About 200 head OF Chickens all valu-
able stock, were burned. 1t Is the intention
of the company TO rebuild at once. The loss
is 90, 300; insurance. 900.
DAVID CITY, Neb., Nov 25-[Special to
The BEE. About 4 O'Clock this morning tue
fire department. was called TO fire IN the
southwest part of town at the dwelling house
of HELEN Tracy. Owing to the fierce gale
prev yailing the flames had gained such head
way before the arrival OF the hose teams
that the building was total loss and but
very little of the coDtents were saved Tho
building and contents were insured In the
Spring Garden of philadelphia for the sum
of s., 400, which will fully covor the loss.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-11-27
POSTPONED THE C.ISE.
Lawyer Taggart OF Cheyenne Manages to
Secure II Continuance.

Lawyer Taggart OF Cheyenne Manages to
Secure IA Continuance.
CHEYENNE, Wyo., Nov. 30 Special Telo-
gram to TIE BEE. Tho case OF the state
against Frank D. Taggert has been continued
to the next term OF the district court Tag
gart was prominent young lawyer of this
city who had bean retained as counsel
for Kinch Mckinney, 4 notorious cattle
thief. After McIliRuev's trial. when he
was sentenced to d long term in the
penitentiary, he moved heaven and earth to
gain his freedom. Finally, all other schemes
failing he gave TaSrurt S. to get him a
revolver and box of cartridges. Taggart
dId so. Mckinney chose wrong time to
attempt his escape. For over eight honrs he
held the Jail officials dt bay, shooting several
times at the sheriff and his deputies. He
was finally induced 't5 give up the gun when
hs saw escape, was impossible Taggart's
attorney managed tosecure the continuance
on the ground of the absence of u material
witness who hernakes oath will swear that
Mckinney was only given the gun after
swearing not to use iG in the JAIL
George Schlabach, who has made an an
enviable record as o Jail breaker, was yester-
day sentenced in the United States court to
one year in the Albany county jail for rob
bing the keystone postotfice in that county.
George Brem, convicted of selling liquor to
on Arapahoe Indian was fined s. and SEN
fenced to ono years Imprisonment IN the
state penitentiary by the same court.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-11-27
GETTING IN nEn WORK.

England Making Very Friendly Ovcriures
to the New Venezuelan Government.
copyrighted 1892 by James Gordon Bennntt.l
CARACAS, Venezuela (via Galveston. Tex.),
Nov. 25.-lBy Mexican Cable to the New
York Hcrald-Specal TO The BEE. There
is possibility of an amicablc adjustment of
the boundary dispute between Great Britain
and Venezuela. Urged By the British Board
OF Trade, 1t is SAID G.adstone's govern
ment intimates a willingness to open
direct negotiations in regard to the adjust
ment of that trouble. Lord Rosebery has
named the German minister at Caracas as
British charge d'affairs ad interim, and as
surances have been given that q Venezuelan
minister would be welcomed at the court OF
st. James. England is said to be wiling to
return the lands eucroached upon and will
try and secure as an ofsA to her claims spe-
cial navigation privileges on the Orinoco and
it's tributaries.
One of the charges against Migars Is made
by the Caracas branch OF the Red Cross
society. IN completely with Mendoza 1T is
charged, he seized tho fund whicn the
society had gathered to give aid 10 the
wounded. 1t is PROBABLE that the Pnila-
dclphia will be heavily fined for proceedin g
to sea without her clearance papers.
The courts are bringing criminal charges
against the principal men in the late govern
ment, and it Is probable that General Crospo
will endeavor to have them indicted.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-11-27
Work of u Daring RobSer.

DENVER, Colo. Nov. 25. "A special to the
Republican from San Marcial, N NJ, says:
Last evening masked man dressed in COW
boy fashion entered the general store and
banking house of Jasper Broles, and, with
leveled revolver, forced folr customers and
Broilcs to stand in line with their hands up.
The robber then started to rob tie safe, but
was interrupted by the entrance of another
customer, who was at once put in line with
the rest of the victims.
The daring robbcr then returned to the
safe and securing iG the neigh borhood of
$1,000 backed out OF the store, sprang OH his
horse, which was waiting for him outside
and made his escape.
The robber did not attempt to take the
personal effects Of the customers Tho people
in the store were so surprised that they can
not give n description of the man, but the
sheriff and posse are endeavoring to find
Omaha daily bee., 1892-11-27
MORE ELECTION RETEHNs.
Ohio Voters Made Mistakes In Marking
Their Tickets.

Ohio Voters Made Mistakes In Marking
Their Tickets.
CLEVELAND, o., Nov. 25.-It now appears
as though Ohio may have intended to have
gone for Cleveland by slight margin
Tonight the state statisticlans IN Columbus
completed their election count upon ndiv-
dual presidential electors. 1t shows that
Lorenzo ID. Vickcrs, the republican elector
of the Eleventh district, is defeated by James
Seward, whose name appears first on tho
list of democratic electors. Seward re-
ceved 404,ll5 votes and VicKer5 402. 800
IL Is thought the reason why Seward
obtained so many more votes than
his fellow electors lies in the Australian plan
of balloting. TO vote straight democratic
ticket under this plan formerly it was neces-
essary only TO place u cross opposite the
name democratic ticket" AT the head of the
list of candidates. This year, owing TO the
tendency Of voters to drop down one line in
their marking aud designate the naIne Of tho
first candidate, thus erroaeously voting for
hin, the law was amended providing that
the crosses for straight tickets must
be placed IN circles printed for that
purpose at the tops OF the ballots. Ii
was feared from 1he first that many
would neglect to comply with the new regu-
a,ion and place their marks at the side Of
the ticket at the top, thinking to vote 1t
straight. Stewards election Is taken as evi-
dencs that this error was made by many
votes 1t is argued that the cross was placed
beside his name by many who supposed that
thereby tney were voting the democratic
ticket, where they only voted for him.
Tho abstracts of five counties have been
sent back for correction. and it Is possible
that they may lmperll two other republican
cectors-M Stark of the Twentieth district
and Luther Allen of the Twenty first
whose margin of plurality is slight.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-11-27
HAS COMMENCED IFS LABORS
Panama Commission of Inquiry Takes Uo
Its Work of Investigation,
De LA HAYE DsNoUNcES MANY DEPUTIES
sixty-Five Alleged to Have Been Corrupted
by the Use of Corporation Funds
Uneasiness Caused by tho De-
mands OF the Commission.
rcopyrlsh.cd lsas BY James eOrdon penne...


PAms, Nov. % 5-[New York IL .rald Ca
ble-Spccial TO TuE Bee. The Panama
scandal becomes daily more grave. Tho
commission of inquiry was organized today
and begun its work. Deputy de la Hayo
was examined, and declared that sixty-iive
DEPUTIES were compromised by his charges.
He gave the committee directions where
proof could be found. Tho commission de-
cided to ask for the release of Nj. Dumont, IN
order that he can testify freely. 1t also de-
mands that an autopsy bo performed on the
body of the lHo Baron dc Reinach, and that
1t be given access to papers and documents
before the courts in other lawsuits. This
encroachment on the parliamentary power
and the judiciary power is causing uneasl-
ness TO many, recalling as it docs, the ac-
tons of the committee of public safety in
1913. JACQUES ST. CERE.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-11-27
-
NEWS FOR THE ARMY.
Complete List of Changes IN tho Regular
Service.

complete IiSt OF Changes In tho Regular
Service.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Nov. 25.-TSpecial
Telegram to TIE BEE. The following army
orders were issued today: Captain Julian
Nj. Cabell, assistant surgeon, is detailed as
member and First Lieutena ant Charles st. j.
Chubb, Seventeenth infantry, as recorder of
the examining board convened at Fort d. A.
Russell, Wyo., April 8. vice Captain Free
man V. Walker, assistant surgeon, ard First
Lieutenant James II. Kerr, adjutaut Seven
teenth infantry. respectively relieved. First
Lieutenant Arthur Q. Ducat, jr., Twenty
fourth infantry is detailed as recorder of the
examining board convened at Fort Bayard,
n. NJ, September 3, vice First Lieutenant
Charles Dodge, ir, adjutant, Twenty fourth
Infantry, relieved. First Lieutenant Charles
Dodge. jr,, adjutant, Twenty fourth infantry,
will report in person TO Lieutenant Colonel
David ID. Van Valzah. Twenty-fourh in
fantry, president of the examining board at
Fort Bayard, for examination as 10 fitness
for promotion. Second Lieutenant Walter
Z. Short, Sixth cavalry, Is trans ferred from
troop NJ 10 troop A of that regiment.
The following transfers In the Eleventh
Infantry are made: First Lieutenant
company +; First Lieutenant Lorenzo M,
Davidson from company II to company f.
The appointments in the army OF the follow
ing named second lieutenautS (promoted
from OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES oIUcer5l 10 rank from
November 10, and third assignments 10 regi-
ments are announced, IN the cavalry army
Second Lieutenant Cornelius G. Smith from
first sergeant, troop X, Sixth cavalry,
to the Second cavalry, troop II,
(fort WiDgate); Second Lieutenant
Joseph A. Cusack from corporal troop g,
Fifth cavalry, 10 the Fifth cavalry, troop Nj,
| Fort Reno Okl> Iu the infantry arm Second
| Lieutenant James Ronayne, from sergeant
major Tenth infantry TO the Nineteenth in
fantry, company l, Fort Wayne; Second
| Lieutenant William j. Lutz, from sergeant
battery Il, First artillery. to the Second in
fantry, company II. Fort Omaha; Second
Lieutenant Henry /. KsnnisOn, from
sergeant company A, Twentieth la.
fantry, TO tho Twenty-hith infah.
try, company X, Fort Missoula
Second Lieutenant Warren b. Fox from ser
| geant company A Twentieth infantry to the
Tenth infantry. company f, Fort Leaven-
worth. Second Lieutenant Guy G.. Palmer
from sergeant company ii Elghth infantry
TO the Sixteenth Infantry company X, Fort
Douglas, Second Lieutenant Williamson
MARYLAND from corporal company q Ninth
infantry TO the Twelfth infantry company X,
| Fort I.eavenworth.
The officers named viii be discharged a,
enlisted men as of the date preceding that o.
| In air acceptance OF appointment ana will pro
ceed from Fort Leavenworth 10 join their re
Omaha daily bee., 1892-11-27
ONLY FIRsT-cLASs PASSENGERS.
Northern Pacific Train Robbers Coniinc
Their Efforts to the Sleeping Car.

Northern Pacific Train Robbers Coniinc
Their Efforts to the Sleeping Car.
PORTLAND, Ore, Nov. 25.-The Northern
Pacific train held up at Hot Springs, Wash,
last night, arrived here tonight. Il. II. Mil
Ter, one of the passengers, said he was
sitting alone in tho smoking room of
tho sleeper, when three masked men
entered, two armed with Winchesters,
and the third with revolver. They re
quested HIM to hold up his hands. which ho
did with celebrity, and tho men relieved him
OF his money aud valuables.
Then ut the request of the robbers Miller
walked up into the body of the car
and took q seat near the front, end
while the robbers took up collection
from the other passengers the ladies
not being moested. The booty amounted to
about 81, lOO in cash, besides six gold watches
and considerable jewclry.
When the work was completed the robbers,
who confined themselves to the sleeper. rang
the bell for the train to stop When 1t came
almost to standstlll they signalled for it to
go ahead and jumped from the platform in
the darkness
Omaha daily bee., 1892-11-27
N.iTIOSIL GRANGE.
Many Important Matters Discussed and
ActGh on by Tint Body.

CoScoRp, N H., Nov 25-At the after
noon session of tho National Grange yester-
day reports were submitted from nearly all
the states showing that women were engaged
in pushing the Grange work among juveniles
The executive committee was directed to
choose the next place OF meeting. At the
evening session the res olution from the trans
portation committee on roads was
agreed to. The resolution endorsing
the right of women to vote was vigorously
debated and finally referred to the state
oranges by vote Of % to 23. The committee
on cooperation RECOMMENDED the buying for
cash and the establish meut of small local CO.
operative stores. Among the resolutions
disposed OF was one demanding that certain
federal offices be filled by farmers; that
United States senators be elected by the
people; that state oranges discuss improved
roads,
Omaha daily bee., 1892-11-27
They Expected Train Robbers,

DALLAS, Tex, Nov. 25.-Wnen tho south
bound Missouri, kansas II Texas passenger
train reached here yesterday it was learned
that the trainmen had discovered a plot to
rob the train near Adair, in the Indian terri
tory. Passengers began hiding their cash
and valuables and preparing for the attack
which was soon expected. There was rush
for hiding places in every conceivable crevice
and corner. Before leaving Ninita posse
of thirty men was collected and each was
armed with rifle. they were distributed
throughout the train from the express car
to the rear sleeper, and everything was in
perfect order to meet the highwaymep. How
ever, it happened that the train was half an
hour late and n freight was running on the
passengers time, several stations ahead.
Just after leaving Adair several shots were
fired from ambush at the freight train. The
robbers probably considering that this
break had disclosed their intentions, abau-
doned their project aud the asselger TT ain
passed Oh without being moleSted
Omaha daily bee., 1892-11-27
Rector AhIwnrdt Elected,

copyrighted 1892 by James Gordon Banuettl
BERLIN. Nov. 25.zlNew York Herald
Caple-Special to The Bee. Tho anti
semitcs are in great elee this evening over
the victory of Rector Ahlwardt, who, ac-
cording TO the latest news, scores 4,76o votes,
against leo votes divided among the other
parties. Ahlwardt is in prison for libel.
The anti-semites attribute the victory to the
logical outcome of what they consider the
arbitrary verdict against Herr Oberwender
The latter has just sent me message asking
IL the Herald will correct an error by which
he is said to oe sentenced for two years. in.
stead of two months Imprisonment.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-11-27
THE EIRE RECORD.
Cornelius Vanderbiit's residence Mt New
port Burned with Its Contents.

Cornelius yanderbiit's Residence at New
port Burned with Its Contents.
NEwPoRT, X. l., Nov. =5.-The elegant and
costly summer residence of Cornelius Van
deroilt, known as THE Breakers" was
totally destroyed by lire this afternoon, to-
getber with all the valuable contents OF the
villa. The Are was discovered By Mr. Van
derbilt himself about $50. A telephone mes-
sage was sent to the iire department, but
the fire mad made great headway aud
before the apparatus reached the sseae,
which was nearly two miles from the station.
the fire was beyond control. Even when tho
department arrived 1T was handicapped By
the insufficient number OF hydrants.
MIR. Vanderbilt himself stated nothing
could have been done 10 save the property as
the whole building, save the servants
quarters, was a roaring furnace when the de.
partment arrived.
portion OF the furniture was saved, but
II Is Insignificant, either IN quantity or value.
, when compared with that lost. All the rich
Omaha daily bee., 1892-11-27
STORMS ~ THN NORTHWEsT.
Minnesota and the TWO Dakotas Buried Is
meath Heaps of snow

Minnesota and the Two Dakotas Buried BE-
meath Heaps of snow.
ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 25.-Today's snow
storm was general in Minnesota aud the Da-
kotas, being especially severe in South Da-
kota. The snow was accompanied in many
sections by sleet, which froze as fast as
it fell, and the whole country is glare OF
ice.
Sioux Falls reports telegraph and tele-
phone lines prostrated by loads of ice and
communication with the outside world Is al.
most wholly supply suspended
Huron reports the snow drifting badly, and
the snow is very heavy north of there, while
fuel is scarce.
Miller, S. d., fears stock may suffer,
farmers not being prepared for winter.
Points in Minnesota give similar reports
The snow and seet in this city stopped at
dark. but at midnight is starting up aaain.
Only a little has fallen here. The mercury
is due TO be very low by morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-11-27
Could Not Agree.

BEATRICE, Mob, Nov 25.-[Special Tele-
gram to THE BEE. E.I-The jury in the 5000
damage case of the heirs of John Blair, de-
ceased, against certain Beatrice saloonists
gave verdict this morning. after being out
since 10 80 Wednesday night, for one Of the
defendants, Byron Bradt aad disagreed on
the others. The case consequently will have
to 90 to trial second time. The case is ono
wherein Blair was killed by the cars in the
II. & NJ. yards while returning homo drunk
one night. the plaintiffs claiming that the
liquor was bought of the saoonlsts In ques-
ton
Omaha daily bee., 1892-11-27
DROWNED ON THANKSGIVING,
Two Well Known Nebraska City Young
People Meet Death While Skating.

Two Well Known Nebraska city Young
People Meet Death While Skating.
NEBRASKA CRY, Neb., Nov. 25.--Miss
Lola Burnett and young Mr.. Kennecutt, to
whom she was engaged to be married, were
skating OH pond of ice yesterday near Miss
Burnetts home. three miles south of Ne.
braska City, when the ice gave way and
both were drowned. No one witnessed
the frghtful accident but their long absence
caused q search which revealed the truth.
Both nodles wore recovered. Miss Burnets
was q graduate of the High school here.
She has taken prominent parts in many en-.
tertainments and was universally loved. Mr..
kennecutt was u most promising son of q
well-to do and prominent farmer, living near
the--ceno Of the accident. Miss Burnett
was also well known in Omaha Only re-
Gently she attended the wedding there of
Mr.. Charles Dunham and Miss Pearman
and at that time formed many new acquAint-