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Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-24
GoRDY MAY ESCAPE GALLONS.
Letter Purporting to Throw New
Light on the Crime.

Letter new
Light on the Crime.
GEORGETOWN, Dell. May ga sensa-
ton was created here today when it be-
came rumored that Lawyer Cullen, the chief
attorney for the defense in the Gordy case
had letter in his possession which stated
that the writer and a companion had plotted
the murder of Mrs. Lewis, for whose death
James Gordy is to hang on June II. The
story comes from Gordy's cell and he says
he has been assured that his attorney has
the letter, and that the case is to be in
vestigated Gordy talks as though he was
firmly convinced that the writer can and
will be traced, as he says he has an idea
who the parties are. raar
1t Is in keeping with the theory advanced
by him, in an interview. on Tuesday last,
when he stated that he suspected certain
persons in Newark, n. J,,1Cf having worked
up the job and personated him, as they
knew all about his private affairs. Ha says
the letter states that there were two in the
plot, that they induced Mrs. Lewis to con-
vert everything she had into cash, even her
furniture, which she sold to dealer whose
name is not given; that one of them married
her then brought her down into Delaware
ss described at the trial; that the accompiice
who had gone before met them at the river,
and took charge of her after she was placed
in the boat and then finished the murder
after the other had begun.
At the trial the question was argued as 10
whether one man could have done all 1t
was claimed Gordy was claimed to have
done in the time allotted. Especially 1t was
doubted that he could have rowed the boat
a mile up thescreek and disposed OF the body
in the manner described in the short time
the woman's companion that night Is known
to have spent on the river
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-24
BANK wRECKER IS SENT TO JAIL.
John +. Johnson of LonEnnsport is
Behind the Bars.


INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May 23.-John f.
Johnson, the wrecker of the State National
bank Of Logansport, was brought here today
and now occupies a cell in the Jail. He
came in the custody of United States Com
missioner Funk and United States Deputy
Clark. and was allowed to remain in the
sleeping car until o'clock He was then
taken to the federal building and Judge
Baker granted him a respite until O. clock
this evening before sending him to Jail.
When the respite wes granted, Johnson in
charge of Deputy Marshal Clark, went to the
Grand hotel accompanied by his wife and
Commissioner Funk. There were many
things to look after and they were busy dur
ing the greater part of the day. During the
afternoon Mr.. and Mrs. George p. Prescott
of Terre Haute, father-in-law and mother-in,
law of the prisoner, arrived. They were ac-
companied by Mr.. Johnsons 9-year-od
daughter, who was visiting them when the
crash came, and who does not yet know of
her fathers disgrace.
johnson was taken to Jail at o'clock this
evening and there parted from his wife
Both were perfectly self-possessed, even to
the point of exchanging comment Johnson
will plead guilty to some of the charges
against him. but others he will fight Com
missioner Funk says If the Logausport bank
is promptly reorganized it will be able to
pay out,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-24
CHASED NY A spAxIsH GuxBoAT.
Experience of the Ethelred While
Cruising I'm Southern Waters.

ENperieuce of the Etheired Whtlc
Cruising I'm Southern Waters.
PHILADELPHIA, May 23.4 3.4-After being
twice chased by Spanish gunboats, and pass
ing through a perfect storm Of shot, which
splashed in the water across the vessels
bow, the British fruit steamer Ethelred ar
rived at this port tonight, after FIVE days
run from Port AntohiP, Jamaica
When the Ethelred left here May IL, 1t
was the intention OF Captain John ID. Hart
to accompany her, but he was arrested as he
was about to step on the gang plank to go
aboard. As 1t was his invalid daughter was
a passenger, It is supposed that the agents
of the Spanish government In this city had
notified the Spaniards in Cuba that Hart
would be on the vessel hence the effort to
hold up the Ethelred in Cuban waters
The first brush with the Spanish cruiser
occurred of Cape Malsi on the trip down.
Just after dusk on Sunday evening. May 16
a gunboat without any lights shot out from
under the Masi capes and, crowding on all
steam, steered directly for the fruit vessel.
After eteaming for an hour without gaining
an inch the gunboat turned a search light
on the other vessel. All steam was crowded
on the Ethelred, which was beginning to
show the Spaniard a clean pair of heels,
when a cloud of smoke belched from the
cruisers side and second later solid shot
cut the water half mile ahead of her bows.
Then came a second and third shot each
nearer than the others. Captain Israel kept
on his course, and after another hours chase
the Spaniard dropped from the race.
The second chase happened last Thursday
afternoon in almost the exact spot In which
the first attempt to hold the vessel occurred.
Just as the Ethelred rounded Cape Maisi a
big Spanish gunboat, of the newest type,
started out from under, the cape and gave
chase to the Ethelred For two hours the
chase was kept up, enlivened now and then
by a solid shot throwing zip a sheet of white
spray just ahead OF the swift vessels bows.
1t began to look as if the Spaniard meant
to chase the Ethelred clear to the Delaware
capes, when another steamship was sighted,
and the gunboat sheered off and gave vigor-
Gus chase to the newly discovered steamer.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-24
DOCTORS MEET IN PHILADELPHIA,
American Medical Association Assem-
bIes EARLY Next Month.

PHILADELPHIA. May 23.-The golden
jubilee meeting of the American Medical as
sociation, which will be held In Philadelphia
June /, 2, 3, and 4, promises to be not only
the most important meeting ever held by
this great organization, but also the greatest
gathering of medical men ever brought to-
gether in this city. Apart from the large
attendance of physicians from all parts OF
the country the number or notable and able
papers on the program insure meeting OF
important scientific researches, and in the
priceless hints that will be gwen from the
experience OF the practical workers in the
field of medicine and surgeTy.
While the actual meetings of the associa-
tion do not commence uptl June /, the
committee on arrangements has arranged a
series OF clinical lectures and demonstrations,
free to members, for the week preceding
and that following the association meeting.
The course of instruction by the faculty OF
the teaching colleges of the city and the
laboratory dispensary and ward demonstFa,
tlOns by the STAFF of the various hospital and
medical institutions. has been designed for
| the considerable number OF physicians who
would be glad of the opportunity OF brushing
up on the various branches while In the city.
The college course will begin tomorrow al
all the colleges and hospitals In the city, and
| besides clinics, opportunities will be given
| to see the practical working OF the Roenigen
rays az all the hospitals.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-24
Meeting os Friends

NEW YORK. May 23-The 2O3d session
of the New York yearly meeting of the So
ciety of Friends was continued in the meet
ing house on Stuyvesant. square throus hout
the day. From morning 10 night the day
was devoted TO public worship. There was
a prayer meeting in the morning, where a
number of persons Interested in the society
there was a school meeting, al which the
school children attended, followed by a
tended, Meetings were also held in Brook
lyn. In the evening there was meeting OF
the Young Friends association, at which
Are Friends Clear of Materia.ism?' Her
contention was that even among those who
believe In the principle of truth and the
divinity of Christ materalism was making
inrOadS.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-24
SUNDAY WITH PREsBYTERIANs.
Members of the General Assembly
pnSs the Time Probably.

PnSs the Time PrOHtnbIy.
EAGLE LAKE, Ind, May 23-Though the
general assembly has not been in session
today, It has not been time of idleness.
Many ministers have preached in neighbor-
ing towns. But most of the commissioners
and visitors have remained here Conse
quently the meetings held in the large
auditorium have been very fully attended
Three sets of meetings have occupied the
day. In the morning Dr. James A. Worden,
superintendent of the Board of Sunday
School Workers. taught the Sabbath school
lesson. 1t was upon the first council at
Jerusalem and was made to teach the author
ity OF the general assembly. The second
session consisted of a missionary address
upon Alaska by the moderator, DR.. Sheldon
Jackson
The first hour of the afternoon was de-
voted to the interests of the American Sab
bath union. Addresses were made by DR.. l.
w. Hathaway Hon. Samuel B. Hur, Phla-
delphia; Hon. William Lanning, Trenton,
N. j.. Mrs. Darwin NJ. James Brooklyn,
president of the Womans National Sabbath
alliance, and Elder James Yerance, New
York, manager of the union. The follow
ing hour was devoted to the women's execu-
| tive committee on home missions.
| Rev. John Wall of Emporia was presented
| and an address was delivered by Rev. John
| Eton of Utah. Among other things he said
that the idea that polygamy was dying out
was mistake. Several other commissioners
spoke, the final address being delivered by
DR.. Sheldon Jackson, who again spoke of the
hardship caused by the failure of the
| churches to provide for the continuance OF
the work in the school at Sitka.
| In the evening DR.. j. Wilbur Chapman
pastor of Bethany church, Philadelphia
preached on the Holy Spirit" The exer-
cises of the day were closed in the interest
of missions, home and foreign, the speakers
being Revs Brown, Dubuque; Samuel Mof.
faitt. Korea; Henry c.. Vanderbeet, Newark
N. j.
During the day the matter of the Presby.
terian building in New York has been dis
cuased In private conversation and the gen
erai impression is that the general assembly
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-24
Now Danish Ministry.

COPENHAGEN May 23.-King Christian
has accepted the resignation of the Thrott
ministry. which was rendered on the 10th.
The cabinet has been reconstructed with the
following assignments OF portfolios: Herr
Hoerrng, premier and minister of finance;
Vice Admiral Rayn, minister of marine and
ad interim minister of foreign affairs; Herr
A. Herraua Buerdenfeth, minister OF the In
terror; Herr Alfred Hage, minister of agri-
culture; Bishop st. Hyr, minister of educa-
tion and public worship; Colonel Puxen, min
lister of war; Herr N. r. Rump, minister of
justice and for leland. Herr Herring was
minister of interior and public works in
the cabinet of Thrott. Herr Rump and Vice
Admiral Rayn retain their former portfolios
of justice and marine, although Baron Thrott
was minister of foreign affairs in his own
cabinet.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-24
KENTUCKY AND VICTORIA DAY
Nashville to Welcome Sister State
on the Queens birthday.

on the Queens birthday.
NASHVILLE, Tenn May 23-Yesterday
closed a most successful week Especially
was the attendance large at night Official
figures are not obtainable, but competent
judges give the night attendance as the
largest yet experienced Fully 1000 people.
visited the grounds yesterday and the week 81
attendance foots up over so 900.
Tomorrow is Kentucky daN the first state
day to be formally observed. Governor
Bradley, his staff and large number of at
tending men and women will arrive tomor-
row. The Louisville Legion. 500 strong, ar
rived tonight and Will eerve as an escort to
the governor, assisted by LEGAL military COM
panisS. The arrangements and exercises are
in charge of committee representing the
Kentucky State association of this city.
From all the Kentucky towns large delega-
tions will attend. The exercises will begin at
l p. m, when the train bringing the gov
ernor arrives and the procession will march
Immediately to the exposi.io ION grounds, where
lunch will be served and general reception
will be held in the WomanS building. At
$50 o'clock the Kentucky building will be
dedicated, Governor Bradley making the
opening speech. Miss Yandel of Louisville
will sing and Hon. E. j. 'McDermott will de-
liver an address on behalf of the commits
| sioners. President j., w Thomas will in
troduce the speakers and Speaker Thompson
Of the senate, representing Governor Taylor,
| and other distinguished citizens will also
speak, representing the Kentucky association
and the exposition management. The Louis
vile Legion will also give full dress
| parade.
| Tuesday will be the first convocation of the
| State Federation of Womens 81 clubs. and the
! sessions will continue two days Wednesday
| will also be Roman Catholic schools day
and also Greek letter day. Art day will be
observed Thursday, and the awards of the
| jury on pictures will be announced. Tomor-
row is also to be Victoria day, in honor of the
birthday of Queen Victoria, and in the
| Womans building an admirable program will
| ba
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-24
BURBRIDGE HANGS HIMSELF.
Well-to-Do Farmer Succumbs to His
Financial Troubles.

NEOLA, To- May 23.-(Specal Telegram1
William Burbridge, a well-to-do farmer
living about eight miles northwest of this
place, committed suicide this morning by
hanging himself. He went to his barn about
o'clock, after breakfast, presumably to look
after his stock At 10 o'clock a neighbor
called to see him on some business matter,
and after looking the place over to locate
him found Burbridge suspended from
cross-beam in the barn by short piece of
rope. He was dead when found The action
is thought to be the result of worrying over
financial affairs.
Burbridge was about As years old, and
leaves wife and three children. He had
a fine farm and a lot of stock. He told
his wife and daughters several days ago that
he would hang himself, and also told his
father that he would hang himself before
next Tuesday. His immediate relatives are
nearly Frustrated over the act
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-24
Advices from south America.

LONDON, May ga dispatch to the
Times from Buenos Ayres says:
The sugar industry is threatened with a
severe crisis, owing to over-production. The
excess of available export for the current
year is more than 100000 tons. kilograms
from the Brazilian frontier of Uruguay say
the rebels made a determined stand at Re-
vera The government troops tried to cap
ture the town, but were repulsed with Sc
we're loss. They are now waiting for re-
Inducements.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-24
PROGRAM OF U. S. d.
Exercises to Continue Over Three
DnXs of Next Weck.

VERMILION, S. D., May 2S.-(SpecialD-
Commencement exercises at the State uni
versity will be as follows: Sunday, June
6, II a. M, baccaaureate sermon by Rev.
d. B. Scott of Sioux Falls; Sunday evening,
sermon before the Christian association by
Rev. ]. G. Morrison, Plpestone, Mimi; Mon
day evening. June Z, Longfellows John
Endicott and Childe Coray," subfreshman
graduating exercises; Tuesday evening, June
8, Commencement concert by the music de-
partment; Wednesday, June g. 10 a. M,
graduating exercises of the senior class
7 80 p. m, presidents reception; $3.50 p m
alumni banquet.
President Blair and Mr.. Haire of the new
Board OF Regents audited current accounts
at the university. They will take up no
matters of Importance until their legal
status has been determined at Pierre in the
quo warranto proceedings set for next week.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-24
EIrht Over Cnrds.

PITTSBURG, Pa, May ia light over
cards today at Snowden, IA mining town In
this county, resulted in the murder of Robert
Grler. by George Douglas, both colored.
A game of draw poker was In progress
laying down three queens against bobtail
flush This enraged him. and a fight en-
sued. Douglas then went to his house and
returned with a gun. The crowd then
rushed in the house to escape him. Ha
fired through he door. hitting Albert Grier.
killing him instantly. Douglas then hed.
the woods, and was about to be lynched
when officers appeared and captured and
brought him TO Pittsburg, to jail.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-24
nnnks 10 ConsoIidnte.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, May S-By an ar
rangement just completed, the National
Bank of Commerce of this city will absorb
the business of the Metropolitan National
bank, having decided to buy the deposits of
the latter institution outright. Both banks
are among the oldest established and big
gest concerns in the city. From its state
ment. rendered May Il. the Metropolitan
showed deposfts of s2040,65A: loans and dis
counts. LASS 652; cash and sight exchange,
sS55 493: total resources, s.. .62s06t. The state
ment OF the Bank of Commerce, issued on
tho same date showed deposits OF S6.ii2 6Sl
loans and "a C UNITS, 81. .S0i3S7 cash and sigh
exchange. s26Ss.lz3; total resources, shi94.-
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-24
Severe Wind storm.

TERRALL, /. r., May ga wind storm
approaching the proportions of cyclone
did considerable damage here last night. In
town the houses of Rev. W. c. Benson and
Mr.. Stephens We're blown down and In the
surrounding county several houses were
SOUTH ENID, Okl.. May ga severe
hall storm prevailed In this portion of Ok
lahoma last night causing serious damage
to wheat and oat crops Some farmers re
port their crops destroyed, Wheat will be
ready to harvest in two weeks
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-24
Five Boys Drowned.

CHICAGO, May 23.-Five small boys were
drowned in that portion of the south branch
of the Chicago river known as Mud lake
yesterday afternoon, while trying to cross the
stream on an improvsed raft There were
six on board. but the lad who was the cause
of the disaster from his having started a
panic among his companions saved himself
by jumping into the water before the craft
had drifted into the deeper water The dead
are:
FRANK QUINN, 10 years.
CHARLES COATES, il years.
JAMES COATES. years, brother of the
preceding.
CHARLES SVIC, years
ALBERT sYIC, twin brother of the pre-
ceding.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-24

HOUSTON, Tex, May 23-R. w. Stewart
a prominent merchant of Lindale. was re-
Gently enticed from his home by negro
and murdered Effie Jones, a negro, was ar
implicated WIN Jones, a white man, prom
trent in the community. Jones was ar
O'clock a mob appeared at the county jail
at Tyler and broke in the doors, went TO
VIII Jones' cell and shot him to death as he
sat on his cot. He told them they were KILL
Ing an Innocent man. but the leaders an
swered they had proof of his quit Ihsy
iSliIed Stewart, saying that as he did not
have the means and influence to escape pun
ishment they would let the law take It's
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-24
ITALIANS DEBAsE THEMSELVES.
Rad Character Of the Men Who Tried
to Assist Greece.

LONDON, May 24-The correspondent of
the Daily Telegraph in f2pirus gives a ter
rible picture of the excesses of the Italians
while travelling from Arta to Zaverda.
He says They stole brandy and drank
It like water. Armed only with reyovers
and bayonets by the time they reached
Zaverda, they were quarrelllng fercely among
themselves. The villagers, thoroughly
alarmed gathered in readiness to fight the
italians, and the situation became serious,
Greek tried to pacify Garbaldan, who
was abou' to dash his brains out with a
stone whereupOn an Italian fired and
wounded the GaTibaldan.
Instantly the cry was raised: "a Greek
has been killed" and the villagers began
10 fire their rifles. The melee became gem
eral, but the Italians displayed flag Of
truce tnd the embarkatioh was effected,
though with great difficulty, Several Italian
officers told me they did not expect 10 reach
land alive, as tner ruflanly soldiers would
surely Kill them.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-24
a,nni Brith Meets.

INDIANAPOLIS May 23,-The annual
meeting of district grand lodge, No. 2, Order
of B'nai Birth began its session here
th;s morning. The district is composed of
ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Kansas, Missouri
Colorado and New Mexico Forty-five
,odees are represented. The most important
buslness today was movement inaugurated
by Rabbi Levi of Cincinnati to relieve pop
uIar prejudice against the Jewish race. a
special Committee will consider the subject.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-24
Nicaragua Freight Railway.

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, May 23.-For the
last three weeks Charles Smith, represent
ing a syndicate of English capitalists, has
been quietly but actively engaged in enlist
ing the interest of willing officials in be-
half of freight railway across Nicaragua
against the American Canal company's con-
tract. For two months prior to coming here
he was in Costa Rica promoting the same
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-24

PIERRE, s. D., May 23.-Cspeciai)-Th
local papers of Hand county report that in
many of the guches In that county, where
the snow was piled to immense depths last
winter, there are yet piles OF snow several
feet deep. In many places the gulches were
filled entirely full, and the immense body
of snow which was packed in is very slow
to melt, and 1t will be some time yet be-
fore 1t all disappears.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-24
u. $. ID. Athletes Satisfied.

VERMILION, S. D., May 2S.-(Special)-
The University of South Dakota athletes
held an informal meeting last night. They
feel well satisfied with their records made
at Mitchell this week. They won ten first
places out of twenty-five events. Albert
Burkand broke the state record in the 100
yard and 220-yard races, making the dis
tance in O:lO 1-5 and O:22K, respectively.
The one-mile relay race was made in 3:13
and broke the state record. Especial com
mendaton is given Referee Ralph Tredway
of Sioux City and Dr. Ray Smith of Scot
land for their services at Mitchell.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-24
Mnr,ineIli at Albany.

ALBANY. n. Y. May o. Mgr. Martin
ELI was the principal gues, Of honor at tho
celebration here today of tue hftieth ami
versary of the establishment Of the Catho-
lic diocese of Albany. PontiheAl mass Mas
celebrated the archbishop presid ng. Tn, r.
Are pontitical vespcrs this evening, To
morrow reception will DE rendered 10 the
papal delegate.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-24
Roc,efel,er yetoes sunday Labor.

that John ID. Rockefeller has issued an
edict against Sunday labor by the men em-
ployed on his ore docks on the upper and
lower lakes. While the men are expected to
respond TO calls TO load or unload vessels at
any hour of the day or night, they viii not
be asked to work between midnight Satur-
day and midnight Sunday.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-24

AT New York-ArrlYed-IlA IIascOSnt,
from Havre. SaIled-Massilia, for Mar
At wn-sailed-Lucania, for New
York.
At Hayre-Arryed-La Bourgogne, from
New York.
AT Llverpool-Arrived-E Etruria. from New
York Saned-Assyrian. from Glasgow for
At Moviiie-sailed-Cit of Rome. for New
York
4 New ADMINISTRATIONS, from
London. -
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-24
Outbr.aI.s Against Armenians.

LONDON. May PA dispatch to the
Daily Telegraph from Constantinople says
that serious outbreaks against the Ar
menians have occurred near Van and at
Inebole seaport of Asia Minor The Rus
sian consul at Inebole has telegraphed to the
government to send a war ship.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-24

WASHINGTON, May 23.-The members Of
the Universal Postal congress returned to
Washington today, after a cruise down the
Chesapeake. There were about 1856 members
In the party and visits were made to Fort
Monroe, Newport News, Norfolk and the navy
yard at Portsmouth, Va.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-24
SHOT DEAD BY HER HUSBAND.
Brutal Murder OF IL Former Nebraska
Mnmnn In GhicnEO.

CHICAGO, May 23.-Lying helplessly Ill.
with her S-year-old child asleep by her side,
Mrs. Dennle Dawson, 25 years Of age, was
shot and killed by her husband, John Daw-
son, this afternoon. The shooting followed
a quarrel. The murderer is at large but
the police declare he will soon be captured,
as he Is well known to them. The dead
woman's father is a well-to-do farmer near
Lincoln Neb. She married Dawson in Linz
coin eight years ago,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-24
ELECTION RIOT IN HUNGARY.
Fourteen Killed and Thirty Wounded
by the Military.

AGRAM, Hungary, May 23.-The elections
for the Croatian and Slavonian Provincial
Diet took place today. Serious disturbances
occurred in several towns. At Bosnyaczi
there was a terrible riot. The military
were ordered to fire upon the crowd, with
the result that fourteen We're killed and
thirty wounded