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Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-01
PLAN TO no AWAY WITH sroPovERs
Freight Associations Figure on II New
Schedule Uf Rates.

CHICAGO, Nov. 3O.-Rcprc5entativos Of the
lines in the Transmissouri committee the
Western Freight association and the South
western Freight association met today to
consider the question OF transit privileges
on grain shipped from the trans
missouri territory. These privileges con-
slst of the right of shippers to have the
grain stopped Cnroute, and after being held
for a time at some intermediate point to be
carried through TO the original point OF ship
ment at the same rate rs would have been
granted for through shipment without any
stop at an intermediate point. The stopover
privilege offers almost endless chances for
manipulation OF rates, and has time and
again been before the Interstate Commerce
commission 'or a decision. but none has as
yet been granted. In a1CitIon 10 the dem3ral-
ization in rates that almost always Is the
result Of the stoloyer It gives rise to charges
OF discrimination in favor OF certain points
ana shippers. II was attempted today TO
arrange a schedule OF tariffs which will do
away with this Discrimination
1t was agreed that the shipping rules OF
the three ssoC'atons should be Uniform. and
4 committee was appointed TO draft rules.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-01

NORTH LOUP, Neb., Nov. 3O.-(Special)-
The Young Peoples Society of Christian En-.
deavor gave a public entertainment at the
Baptist church on Saturday evening the
entire program of which was arranged with
tainment having been postponed from Thurs
day on account of the severity Of the weather
at that time. In addition to a number OF
recitations. essays, etc, by the older mem
bers, the little folks took a very prominent
part in the exercises and 1t fell to the lot OF
a number OF bright young juniors to tell the
audience all about the first Thanksgiving
ever observed on this continent, which they
did in an entertaining manner. Special in
tereSt attaches to the work of the junior
society at North Loup, as it is said that this
society was the first Junior society organ
lied in the state of Nebraska. The little
folks are now travelling under the direction
OF Mrs. Melva Worth and Mrs Eva Hill. The
program was replete. in the present instance,
with spirited and appropriate songs.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-01
DISTINGUISHED CANTON CALLERS.
Horace Porter. Lodge, Jnmicson ana
II. y. ONnnrl AlslI McIHinInN.

II. y. ONnHrd visit Mckinley.
CANTON. Nov 3O.-Lunch at the McKin-
ley home today was delayed until after the ar
rival Of General Horace Porter OF New York
General Porter and Senator Lodge We're
guests at the meal. The stream OF visitors
which began early in the morning continued
during the afternoon and this was one Of
the busiest days Major Mckinley has ex-
perlenced. Aside from the members of con
greSs and other distinguished visitors there
was an unusually large number of people
who made purely social calls to pay their
respects and many entire strangers who
merely called to shake hands. During the
afternoon Dr. T. n. Jameson, national COM
mitteeman of Illinois, called. To the Asso-
ciated press representative he said: The call
was a social one and also for the purpose
OF talking over questions of policy with
Major Mckinley. | did not even send line
OF cOngratulatiOn to President-eeCt McKin-
ley after the election and it seemed proper
for me to make personal call | did Sc
before the election and think 1t right to
do again. There is no significance other than
that in my coming here"
Among the early arrivals was Senator
Lodge OF massachusetts, who came at 1926
and went direct 10 The Mckinley house re-
naming there until 2.2O, when he left for
the east, He was guest OF Major McKin-
ley at lunch ana had a long conference with
him. Congressman Charles y. Fowler called
for a short visit during the forenoon and had
a conference with The prosidout-ccct Hon.
VI. II. DeYoung OF the Chronicle. San Fran
cisco, accompanied by Mrs DeYoung ar
rived during he early morning and was AT
the Mckinley house for some time Mrs.
DeYoung spending nearly the whole morn
ing with Mrs Mckinley while the gentle
men talked
Congressman II. c. Van Voorhls os the
GAINESVILLE o., district and oX-CongrossmDn
II. Thomas Of Metropolis, H. who reached
the city sunday evening, called at the house
during the morning.
Congressman c, ID. Sheldon of Houghton,
Mich, stopped over this afternoon on his
way 10 Washington for a conference with
Major Mckinley Congressman 7. Il. burton
of Cleveland accompanied by Or, Henry W.
Kitchen, called during the afternoon
Henry T. OXnard of Nebraska, president
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-01
wiz Push the Norrork 4 western.

WAUSA, Neb.. Nov O.-(Special)-Gih-
cials of the proposed YanKton & Norfolk
railway have been in this vicinity the past
week They report everything in readiness
to begin work with the opening of spring
Knox county has gained 3,iOO inhabitants
in six years This result is arrived at by
comparing the figures of last election with
that of 1850
The young women of this city invited their
best fellows" Saturday evening for an old
fashioned straw sleigh ride. Twelve couples
occupying two sleighs made up the party,
which was voted by those present as the
most enjoyable entertainment of the season.
The creamery at this place. which has been
closed for the past three months, is in fair
way of beginning operations in the near
future Application is shortly to be made
for receiver, and reorganization by the
creditors of the company will take place.
The three-card monte sharp would ap-
parently seem to have abandoned the city
and town as his field OF operations Re
Gently two of the profession aCcCsted a
farmer, residing west OF here, on the road
and Immediately worked the old game OF
something for nothing, and he bit to the
extent of $40. They were for starting of
with the cash, but the tller Of the soil OBJ
iected so strongly that rather than be
caught by the authorities they disgOrg5d.
Numerous losses of live stock are reported
throughout this section from the zero bliz-
2ardy weather.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-01
where business is Good.

ELGIN Neb., Nov. 3O.-CSpecial)-
rain of last week froze as it fell and covered
the ground under a complete sheet of ice.
On that the snow and rain has fallen an,
makes about seven or eight inches of frozen
snow and ice. The Oldest pioneers here say
they never saw as fine sleighng in any
country and every one seems to be enjoying
1t. All day Sunday the streets We're alive
with the jingling sleighbels Corn husking
was stopped all last week. but there are
many thousand bushels already in. The
average per acre Is about sixty-fve to seventy
bushels and the acreage is much larger than
ever before. This has been a harvest for
the hunters, as they are slaughterlng the
rabbits by the wholesale. Business here
is very good. Our merchants report big
sales and claim to be happy. 1t commences
to Look like times of 1892.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-01
YOUTHFUL OUTLAWS CRIME
Two Boys Shoot a Nebraska Farmer and
Loot His House.
ALL BECAUSE HE OWED THEM MONEY
wife of the Victim seeks safety I'm
Flight nnd Thus saves Her
Lirc-QuiCI, work
of officers.

SILVER CREEK, Neb., Nov. 3O.-(special
TolcgramJ-At O'Clock last night two
brothers, aged 10 and II years, named Shoen-
feldt, living two miles north o; here, shot
owen Hutchings. a farmer living near near
here. while milking in his barn. They then
assaulted MIS-. Hutchings in the house with
a revolver. she got away from them and hll
the attic. The young outlaws ransacked the
house finding about $50. The boys have
both been captured and claim that Hutchings
owed them some money, giving this as a
reason for committing the crime.
IIutchings was shot in the back or the
neck with a charge from a shotgun. He is
stil alive, witt small hope OF recovery.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-01
For Selling whisky ILLEGALLY

DECATUR, Neb,, Nov. 80 (Special.)-
Fred Cayou, born of a French woman, but
reared among the Indians an old landmark
and one who lived here long before Decatur
was even settlement has gotten himself
into trouble, or rather some one else has,
according to his story. James Black has filed
an affidavit i'm the United States court, charg-
ing Cayou with illegally selling his whisky.
The Frenchman denies the charge and says
he will take his oath that he never sold the
Indian a drop of liquor in his life, and
furthermore, can prove by three witnesses
that Black has been paid SO by John Pilchu
Interpreter at the WinnebagO agency, for
making the statement.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-01

Indiana Members of tn. Order Occupy
Their New Homo.

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov 3O.-Today is the
first of three which will be consumed in
the dedication of the new temple house on
South Pennsylvania street. The dedicatory
exercises will be conducted by Henry L.
Palmer 33d degree, sovereign grand lodge
commander of the supreme council of the
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite in the
northern Masonic jurisdiction, who will be
assisted by Thomas E. Baldwig, 3}d degree
OF Milwaukee. About 700 members of the
order are present from this and adjoining
states.
The new temple cost $l5OOOO and Is FIVE
stories high. 1t stands ON the site of the old
one destroyed by fire several years ago and
is, it is claimed, the most thoroughly
equipped of any temple in the United States.
The dimensions of the temple are: Depth.
1902 feet; frontage. so feet, and the banquet
hall to be used tonight for the first time,
lOOX6O feet, and will seat 500 persons
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-01
MORTUARN uECouD ron THE DAY.
StcinwRH, the Piano Man, Ends His
Earthly Career,

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tho niono manufacturer dipl tp1ay M his
r,s,5,rco t, p,is ci,y moth was auc ,o
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beeh IN Eood heaIth lot year past was
taken i'll with typhoid fever about four
weeks ago He was thought to be progress
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s. lS36 MS father Horny EnuIrhlri Striu-
way. was o. piano manufacturer of that
town, Mr.; Sicinway WIS educated I'm The
~ nu'lE u, @ Us nlt'N' ,gNu ,.',',.'I E',,,>,.' '
,,usi, '''' IW 'i>.o NTr 'st.H,,,," r,ih.r
sent his SON rhnr'rs TO- this country tu us-
certain the possible field for riluo busi-
ness mere Inr report Wis IANoiah.o anu
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husInGss MI Irst yls limited t6 mo mann.
ructuro of one piano u week Niuc years
later the ,SioiuwaNs huilt their present fac,
toIN, on tSniih avenue rom ~ Il E-SGNohI
y',,,oriiss ,y,rn ost'Ilisr,d az 'Nsin,,
In March 1N,5 Chlrlrs and IIrury. ir. dird
aud Theodore, giving no the business i'm
Germany, came 10 New York aud assumed
2 share IN the business ,Niiiam SlrnWAN
htyduln inc hLA9 OF ~ urn in ~
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rirntyj "a inrnlTat. nT iha Rnyni rrlIssiln
Academy of Fine Arts at Bcrln Germany.
In the same year the grand gold medal was
bestowed upon him by King Charles of
SNr4,n. l& was aiSo H'EG,rd = WSnlR,gr o'
NY Iy r"S 10 SoS -, ~ NJ %
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Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-01
ROAD WILL IE OPERATED AGAIN.
Receiver nrnmcn VIII start Up the
Anthony Branch nt Once.

TOPEKA, Nov. 3O-Dwight Bramen Of
New York, recently appointed receiver Of
the ST. Louis, Kansas & Southwestern rail
road, has made arrangements to operate the
road which was abandoned six weeks ago
by the Frisco management. The line extends
from Fort Scott to Anthony, sixty miles.
Receiver Bramen has entered into traffic
arrangements with the Missouri Pacific and
Santa Fe systems, and has rented two loco
motives and a sufficient number of freight
cars and passenger coaches from the Santa
Fe and Union Pacific roads. Beginning next
Thursday he will employ 100 men. In an in
teryiew today. Receiver Bramen declared
that the Frisco management took every
thing in sight when it abandoned the
Anthony branch, "eyen down to hand cars
and coal shovels,' and he declared that
under his management not one carload Of
freight would be turned over to the Frisco
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-01

FREMONT Nov, 8O.-(speclal.)-There has
been more or less sneak thieying from stores
going on this fall and last week the officers
arrested a man whom they think has had a
hand in considerable of it, He gave his
name as James Kelley and was convicted
this afternoon of the larceny of some clothes
from S. Krasne and given thirty days in Jail.
Another complaint was filed against him,
charging him with stealing some goods from
Emil Cloos. The officers consider him an
all-rOund professional.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-01
sPoILs A VERY PRETTY STORY.
President Cleveland Not to BE Assoc
cInteh with PRINCETON COIIcEc.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 30.-The fact that
President Cleveland has purchased a house
at Princeton, N. j.. where he will make his
home after the expiration of his term of
office, has given rise to a rumor that he would
become dean of the Princeton Law school.
President Patton Of the university, who
was in Baltimore yesterday, authOritatyely
denied this rumor. Said he: There is alb
solutely no foundation for such a report
While we are all gratifed to have the prosi-
dent and Mn. Cleveland make their home in
Princeton, their doing so has no university
slgnihcance.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-01
sUsTAINs RAILROAD COMMISSION.
Judge Mckcnrn Renders Decision in
Southern PnciG" Case.


SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 3O.-Judge Nc
kenna Of the United States circuit court
today rendered a decision in the case of
the Southern Pacific company against the
California Railroad commission to restrain
the commission from enforcing its reduction
in freight charges ordered fifteen months
ago. The decision sustained the legality
Of the commission. Judge McKenna hold
ing that its functions were only judicial
not legislative, and that it has power not
only to adjust rates for freight and passen-
ger traffic, but also to enforce It's DEGREES
The court decided that that part of its pre-
vious orders laying the execution of the
resolution of the Board of Railroad Com
missioners reducing rates on grain S per
cent be continued. The injunction restrain
ing the enforcement of the % per cent cut
was dissolved. The effect of the opinion
was that the case was left for a future
final determination should that become nee
f,zt
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-01

webber. convicted OF robbing the Shilling
residence.
Frank c. Richards today began suit In the
district court against John and II. Il. Don
ment for s., ,G2O co. the amount claimed by
him as damages In real estate trade, TN
which he exchanged Dudley street property
in this city for a ranch in Lincoln county,
which failed to come up to defendants rep
rcscntaliOns.
Omaha people in Lincoln: At the Lindell-
W. f. Jaquth. John B. Ruth, NJ. +. King,
Charles L. smith !. J. Dunn. At the Capt
tab blanchard w. u Howard. At the
Lincon-Frank Irvine II w. Chelcy, l.. h.
Ballard, Joseph Grow, w. S, Felker Levi
Cox John n Butler Miss Helen Lee, V. Il.
Wilson, John B. Ruth
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-01
british steamer Goes Aground.

KEY WEST, Fla, Nov. 3O.-The British
steamer MayAeld, Captain Fargher, from
Penarth. November 10, for Galveston in
ballast ran ashore at / o'clock on the morn
ing Of the 29th, on the Elbow reef The
MayAeld Is OF 1.725 tons register halls from
London and belongs to the Mayheld Steam
ship line.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-01
Some One kiIIs Tonic joy.

CINCINNATI, Nov. 3O.-At o'clock this
morning Thomas JOY, known as "Tonie
JOY" and well known in sporting circles
died at the hospital. He was murdered
Some one shot him during the night but
JOY never regained consciousness and the
police are unable TO get any clue TO the
murderer or the cause of the murder.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-01
SUIT OVER J. H. DAVIS MILLIONS.
Mental JnsO1Bdncss and Undue In
HucncC.'AI Alleged by Claimants.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. SO.-A contest
was begun today over the 600 estate
of Jacob n, DaYis, who died recently at
Philadelphia The contestants are Rev. Jo-
seph p. Wilson, a Methodist minister of
West Virginia, and Mrs. Catherine Stead,
respectively nephew and niece of Davis.
The contestants Estate that their unCle's
true name was not Davis, but Redicker,
and that he, changed his name when he
came to California in 1Si9 that he might
conceal his Identity and thereby escape
from an apprenticeship. His entire estate
was left to 1.-TWO nieCes of his wife, Lizzie
Muir and Bell Curtis, and the contestants
claim TO he, the only blood relatives and
heirs of Davis They allege mental un-
soundness and Hndue influence as grounds
for the coltsRt.r, -
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-01
QUARREL GlolER An UNPAID BILL.
Two Boston Men Wound Each other
In a nittcr EIght.

BOSTON, Nov 3O.-What VIII ProDaDIy
prove double murder occurred in a little
candy and fruit store on Broadway in the
South Boston district this forenoon, when
II. II. Holmes shot W, II. Jordan, proprietor
of the store, three times, and the latter sue
ceeded in cutting a deep cash in Holmes
throat before he fell TO the moor exhausted
from his own wounds. The trouble resulted
from a quarrel over an unpaid bill. 1t is
believed both men Will die
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-01
District Court nj KimbaII.

KIMBALL Neb,, Nov. 3O.-(special Tele-
gram)-Tho district court for KImball
county convened here today with Judge
Grimes OH the bench, Mrs. Eva Braden was
granted a divorce from Lincoln Braden. The
case of the state against William Shelter and
Elmer Carpenter, charged with burglary, was
continued until the next term. Both are
out ON BAN.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-01

CHICAGO, Nov. 3o.-Chlcago viii be rep
resented at the Indianapolis monetary con-
ference. which begins Tuesday, by II. i,
Dousman William Dickinson and L. b.
Weare, These gentlemen have been selected
by Prof William Baker TO represent the
Chicago Board OF Trade In the deliberations
OF the convention.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-01

OF the Natlcral Sugar Makers association,
is In the city to confer with Major Mckinley
and was given an audience at the house dur
ing the afternoon
Among the other callers were Rev. Il. 7.
James OF Delaware and william T. Lewis,
cN-commiesioucr OF labor OF Ohio. Senator
Lodge. when seen at the station, decliucd to
discuss the object of his call or the proba-
bility OF action in congress
CINCINNATI Nov. SO.-Thc First rCgi-
mcnt Ohio National Guard, will form a
part Of the escort to President Mckinlcy7
at the inauguration. Colonel Hunt has
made an arrangement to have the approprta-
tion for the annual cnCampmcnt used to
defray the expenses OF the trip to Wash
ingtOn
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-01
Foreclosure for the Utah Northern.
gALI LAKE, CIIN Now 2l.-Am annlInh-

0NII Il1ANE VI = sNV'' "V' IN "FF'F''-
tion for decree Of foreclosure for that por-
tion OF the oregon Short Line and Utah
Northern railroad In Utah was made by the
American Loan and Trust company and
James NJ Hall, trustee, before Judge San
born In the United States court today. Tho
matter was taken under adyIsement until
10 o'clock tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-01

CHICAGO, Nov, 3O.-Ihe net earnings OF
the Atchison system for the month of Octo-
ber were 81 .OS6,343, an increase Of 1854 i33
over the same month Of last year. The net
earnings for the four months Of the fiscal
year ended October g. were S3.17O,0G5, an
increase OF 81 252 GSs over the came period
Of the preceding fiscal year. During the four
months operating expenses were reduced
SGSS 12G
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-01
TWO JUDGES ron SANTA FE CASE.
Matter VIII lie RcnrGued Before
.Inhse EnsIcr mmh Jmhgc ThmNcr.

TOPEKA, Nov. 3O.-In the Santa Fe re-
ceiyer case in the United states district
court to determine whether the district court
OF Jefferson county or the federal court shall
have jurisdiction, Judge Foster today an
nounCed that the matter will be reargued
tomorrow and that he will be accompanied
on the bench by Judge Thayer of the circuit
court of appeals of ST. Louis Judge Foster
said that as a decision involves not only the
Santa Fe company, but question of conflict
between state and federal courts. he believed
the matter could not be too carefully con-
gidcTed
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-01
Troubles IN the business Y

NEW YORK. Nov. 3O.-H. T. Swope & Co.
manufacturers of watch movements and jew
olry, confessed judgment for 1890 today
The liabilities are estimated at $4,000. with
nominal assets of $50 600. The firm has
branch house In St. Louis
Isaac Swope g. Co were the largest and
oldest cheap watch case manufacturers In
he country. The business hes been in eX
istencc for over twenty yeans. The company
turned out thousands Of watches daily. The
stock wss of the kind that is given away for
premiums and other schemes. They are also
sold to fake" jcwelry auCtioneers. The
firms heaviest creditors will probably bC
the European watch factories which imported
the cheap movements,
CHICAGO. Nov. 30.-Judge Grosscup in the
United States district court today decided
the preferences given by the United States
Rubber company to !. Candee & Co. and
the Metropolitan bank Of c. H. Fargo e Co.
boot and shoe dealers, We're void They were
therefore set aside and a receiver appointed.
TOPEKA Kan. Nov 3Q.-The district court
tonight appointed D. II. Martin Of this city
receiver for the Capital Elevator company
on application OF it's president Samuel NJ.
stanford who owns $4,000 Of the $4,000
stock Of the company. Liabilities include
$4,000 mortgage and a $4,000 note bCsidCs
10000 bushels of wheat and 5000 bushels
Of corn Resources cannot be known until
the court investigates. Stanford claims the
stock was sold to him on misre presentation
and he asks for a receiver to settle the ar
fairs of tho concern ana adjust his standing
Other suits against the company are pend
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-01
nrnI. CashIcr Commits suicldc.

FISHER, MINI, NOV, 3O.M Sanaker,
cashier OF the Bank OF Fisher, shot himself
dead yesterday. His father died insane
ana he feared following IN his footsteps.
Tile banks affairs are In excellent shape.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-01

TOPEKA, Kan, Nov SO,-Thc Kansas
state Temperance union is preparing to
fight the proposition to rosubmit the pro-
hibitory amendments Secretary stevens re-
turned today from a weeks trip over the
state during which he made arrangements
for temperance mass meetings to be held
in the larger cities, to be followed by
school house meetings. In this way 1t Is
proposed to revive temperance sentiment
among the people, and incidentally TO raise
fund for the maintenance of committee
at Topeka while the legislature is in scs-
sion this winter.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-01
CnnI Vino shnts Down for ncnnirr.

ASHLAND Pa, Nov. 3O-rackcr collicry
No at Park Place Pa, owned 10y the Lc-
high Coal company, closed down today for
an indefinite period, presumably for repairs.
Eight hundred men and boys are thrown out
of employment.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-01
Charged with Criminal Assault.

SIDNEY. Neb., Nov. 3O.-(Special Tele-
gram Homer H. Hillman of Potter was
arrested here tonight upon a charge of crimi-
nal assault The complaining witness is
William Mack OF Potter. Hllman was lodged
in jail upon his failure to furnish the re-
uuired bonds.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-01
CoLoRED FAMILY BuRNs TO DEATH.
FLAMES start While the Folks Are
AsIccn mmh rhcN CnnmOL Escmnc.

CONWAY, Ark. Nov. 3O.-The two-story
frame house OF Sam Henderson. colored,
wno resides about three miles from town,
wac burned this morning. Five OF his
children Two of whom were grown, perlshed
In the flames They were all sleeping and
before they could escape from the fire re-
ceiyed burns OF such a serious nature that
they died shortly aflerward. IucondIarism
Is uspected