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Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20
MAY DE REDUCTION ON CORN RATES
Cut on Eastern Lines rhc Signal for &
Freight War.

The sentiment among the few officials no"
in Omaha is that there may be reduction
in freight rates on corn from Nebraska
points to Mississippi river points of abou.
3 cents per 100 pounds. but that such re
duction will not be seen for few months
yet If such a reduction were secured by the
roads in the Western Traffic association.
freight officials say, there would then be
in force rates on an average cents less
than those OF year ago During the sum
mer corn rates were cnt Z cents. In No
vember they were put half way back. Ii is
said that no reduction in Nebraska and lows
rates at this time would benent the farmer,
as the corn Is said TO be unmerchantable on
account of the excessive moisture of the pas.
month. The cut by the lines east Of Chicago
is believed to be the signal for a bitter
rate war on grain rates from the Interior Of
the country to gulf and seaboard points.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20

OFFICE OF TIE WEATHER. BUREAU.
OMAHA, Jan. l9-Omaha record of rainfall
and temperature compared with cor
responding day of the past three years:
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20
Kansas Implement Dealers Meet.

KANSAS CITY, Jan. l9.-Five hundred
members and nearly 300 visitors were pres
ent at the opening session OF the annual
convention OF the Western Implement Deal
ers association which was called to order
here this morning by President C. c. Cur
tbs OF Wellington, Organization took up the
forenoon and in the afternoon President
Curtis delivered his annual address and
Secretary j. Hodge OF Atchison. Kan, made
his report. The real work OF the convention
viii be taken up tomorrow There are sey-
eral subjects OF importance to be discussed
aud the convention Will not adjourn till
Thursday.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20
WESTERN UNION MAY nRANcn OUT.
Telephone Lines May BE Added to the
CnmnmnN'R EnninmcmI.

COmpHnS's Equipment.
NEW YORK, Jan. 19.-EYer since the
contract between the Western Union Tee-
graph company and the American Bell Teie-
phone company expired last fall reports have
been current that the telegraph company
was preparing to enter the telephone field.
Russell Sage, a director of the Western
Union, said: "The Western Union will con-
tinue to improve its equipment and make
its business as profitable for its stockholders
as possible No plans have been decided
upon. but where the company sees it would
be profitable to put in telephone lines 1t is
quite likely it may do so. There Is no mo-
nopoly in the telephone business and the
Western Union can take II up as well as
ANYBODY without starting a war. The West
ern Union owns a large but not controlling
interest in the Bell company"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20

the purpose Of paying depositors OF insolvent
state banks and other banking institutions.
Senate file No 10l, by Mr.. Lee OF Boyd,
proposes an amendment to the law governing
estates.
senate file No. 1902 by Mr.. Watson.
amends the law defining n legal newspaper.
Tho present law provides that a legal news
paper shall be one that has n circulation OF
not less than 200. and has been published
hfty-two consecutive weeks. Senator Gra-
hams bill strikes out the ffty-two weeks
limit. thus making any newspaper legal that
can swear to a circulation OF 200 copies.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS. CONFER.
Prominent Men from All Parts of the
CnmnlrN In AtIrmMmMcn.

country WI Aticnuuhcc'
LOUISVILLE, Jan. 19.-The Nonsectaran
International Field Workers. composed OF
Sunday school workers, begin their annual
session this evening at the Memorial Pres
bytorian church. Many delegates are in at
tendance at the meetirg which will con-
tinue through Thursday afternoon. Tonight's
meeting includes a song service, discussion
of the general topic, The Individual school,"
and an address, Front Line Sunday Schools"
by G. d. Meigs. superintendent Of Indiana
Sunday School union.
Tomorrow Alfred Day, president of the In
ternational Field Workers, will address the
meeting. Other distinguished visitors will
be Marion Lawrence, general secretary Ohio
Sunday School association; Hugh Cork In
ternauonal Field Workers of the Northwest;
c. NJ. Wallace Iowa. l. p Black. secretary
International Primary uuion; X. T. Jacobs,
w. J. Remilroth Of Missouri, S. b. Weaver
of Missouri and c. j. Kephart OF Pennsylva-
ni1
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20
GET MARRIED WHILE OUT on BAIL.
Bcatrice Couple Plead Guilty and Arc
Hound Over Ia District Court.


Hound Over Ia District Court.
BEATRICE, Neb., Jan. 19.-(Spoc!al Tele
gram )-Wallace Townsend and Mrs. Belle
Davis were arrested yesterday upon a charge
OF maintaining a house of prostitution, Their
trial was set for tomorrow. Being unable
to secure bond Townsend spent the night
in jail Today they withdrew their plea Of
not guilty and entered one OF guilty, where
upon they were placed under 5000 bonds to
appear in district court. In the meantime
the couple secured license and were mar
ried just before noon. Townsend has for
several years had charge of house CT pros
titution located just north Of the city limits
He has been undisturbed until short time
ago when he had couple Of
girls who had been in his em-
ploy arrested for theft and they
have taken this method OF getting even with
him. II Is believed that Townsend and his
wife will now take steps to get away from
Beatrice.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20
Sells to an Eastern Compnny.

c. S. Raymond who has been in the
jewelry business in this city for twenty
years has sold out his stock in the Karbach
block, on Fifteenth and Douglas streets, to
The Gorham Manufacturing company, o.
Providence, r. l. The purchasers are one
of the largest jewelry houses in the country.
A representative Of the company is now in
charge Of the business. II is probable that
the business will be continued, and possible
that a wholesale branch will be added
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20
women smash More Records.

INDIANAPOLIS. Jan. 19.-The female BIZ
cycle riders smashed another record to-
night. Dotty Farnsworth crossed the tape
three lengths in front of Anderson, lower
ing the distance made in St. Paul in April.
1896, by seven miles. The total distance for
the four hours was eighty-three miles. The
distance covered tonight was forty-one
Falnsworth, 50 miles; Anderson, 50 miles
Baldwin, - miles II laps; Christopher g
miles II laps; Allen 50 miles IL laps.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20
Gcet SUGAR Factory for Neigh.

NELIGH, Neb., Jan. I9.-ISpeclaIJ-
Getchells opera house was completely flleI
last evening with an enthusiastic body of
citizens. the occasion being a beet sugar
factory meeting. determination was
manifest to obtain the factory and the com
mittee which has been working on the prof.
cct reported the outlook most fatterinS. 1t
is proposed to have everything completed
in season to work the 1897 crop of beets.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20

NEW YORK, Jan t9.-The Press says that
Nine. Mel5a, who disappointed large
audience last night by failing to appear in
La Traviata," is seriously i'll. Yesterday,
says the Press surgical operation was per-
formed on Nine Melba's throat and she may
be unable to sing again this season She
caught cold in Brooklyn last Thursday.
On Sunday she was well enough to sing but
after the performance was unable to speak
ahnYp q Mhlsper.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20

LINCOLN, Jan. 19.-(SpecIal Telegram.)-
The senate committee on constitutional
amendments met late this afternoon to con-
slider the bill providing for a recount of
The votes on the constitutional amendments.
It was finally decided that hearing would
be granted to Messrs. Neville and Kirk
patrick and their attorney, Judge Reese,
next Tuesday afternoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20
TO ENTERTAIN BEET SUGAR MEN.
HASTINGS Citizens Appoint Committees
To- ilnlsc All Arrnmsnmcmts.


HASTINGS, Jan. 19.-(Special)-At a
meeting yesterday of the local committee on
arrangements for the entertainment of the
state beet sugar convention the following
committees were appointed: Committee on
finance, William Brach, Jacob Fisher W. II.
Dillon. James Rooney and George Kirby;
committee on opera house. w. ii. Lanning
and j. n. Lyman; committee on transporta-
ton and rates, Hon. +. p. Olmstead and
Charles Dietrich; committee on music and
arrangements, j. ID. Cessna, Adam Breed
B. NJ. Parmenter and Mark Levy; committee
on reception, G. j. Evans, Mark Levy, w.
Ferguson, Hal Main e. j. Pease, George
Miller, J. r. Sims B. Button and ]. II.
Spicer Charles II. Dietrich was made chair
man and f. p. Olmstead secretary. 1t was
the sense Of the meeting to advertise the
convention extensively and thereby secure a
large attendance Every citizen is interested
and no pains will be spared by the Hastings
people to make the meeting the best that
has ever been held in the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20
sncs thc nncl. Islnna fnr pnmnecs.

WAHOO, Neb., jan 9.-(special)-The
case of Edward r. Slzer, administrator of
the estate of Peters, to secure damages
against the Rock Island Railroad company
for causing the death of Peters, came up
before Judge Bates today. The petition
calls for So 900 damages and was brought
here on a change of venue from Lancaster
county. The case grows out of the case
of the State against G. W. Davis who is
now serving life sentence in the peniten-
tiary for wrecking a train in Lancaster
county. The railroad relies on the defense
that the wreck was caused by third party.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20
Rules Against the santa Fe.

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. 19,-In the case Of
Braman. bondholder in the Frisco and
Santa Fe roads. against the Santa Fe, the
United States circuit court oyerrules the
Santa FEES motion to dismiss.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20
sentcuc,d for stcniing Clothing.

NEBRASKA CITY, Jan. 19.-(Special)-
Thomas Cavanaugh and Thomas Leland, who
were arrested on the charge of stealing some
clothing from the store of H. H. Fass, were
tried in police court. found guilty ana were
sentenced to thirty DAYS in the county jail
and to pay fine OF $685. each.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20

CHICAGO. Jan 19,-Representatives OF the
Pennsylvania. Big Four and other roads in
terested in the soft coal traffic from Penn
sylvania mines are in conference here today
with representatives of the soft coal shippers
and dealers. The object Is to arrange a
settlement OF the s. -. coal war and do away
with the discrimination which now exists
against certain consuming centers.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20
scnntnr unrrIs SnrclyN INFLICTED.

NASHVILLE, Jan. ia special from
Paris. Tex, says: Mrs. Harris wife of Sem
ator Isham G. Harris, is not expected to
live through the night and the senator is
caused by his rapid journey from Washing
ton
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20
Hastings ncpuhIicnns Organize.

HHS IINGS, Jan. I9.-ISpeclaI)- I'm The
court house last night the republicans of
Hastings met to organize a republican
league. Charles Dietrich presided and
Harry Haverley was secretary. commit
tee consisting OF Judge Fleming, VIII Nc
Creary, ed Francis, C. ]. Button and C. C.
Williams was chosen to select a perma-
Eent president and secretary for the league
end announce them at the next regular
meeting, which will be held at the court
house next Tuesday night. Judge Cessna,
Ed Wilson and Adam Breed were appointed
a committee to prepare a program for the
next meeting.
This action is taken in view of the ac-
tivity of the slvertes.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20

GRAFTON, Neb.. Jan. 19.-(Special.l- Mr..
and Mrs Merrihew, son Fred and daughter
Lydia leave tomorrow for their new home In
Les Angeles, Cal. Besides these are Philip
Real and several others.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20
BILLS ON FIRST READING.

The new bills introduced during the day
included the following:
Senate file No. 90, by Mr.. MCGann of
Boone, provides: THE recording OF an as
signment OF mortgage shall not in itself
be deemed notice of such assignment TO the
mortgagOr his heirs or personal representa-
tiyes, as to invalidate any payment made
By them or either OF them 20 the mortga-
gee; provided this section shall not mean
negotiable as we'll as ncn-negotable in
strumCnts provided further, that nothing
herein contained shall he construed to ex-
empt the assignee OF negotiable paper from
recording said assignment Section 80 of
chapter lNXiii of the compiled statutes of 1885
is repealed.
Senate file No. "a. by Mr.. Beal of Custer,
proposes to authorize county treasurers TO
invest an amount, not to exceed I5 per cent
OF the sinking fund, in their respective coun-
ties In registered warrants ct their face
value. All warrants SO purchased shall be
kept in the treasurer's Office until paid by
the respective funds on which they were
drawn, in their regular order OF reg,s.ra-
tion, and no interest shall be added to the
warrant from the time OF purchase to the
time of cancellation.
Senate file No. 80, by Mr.. Dearing of Cass,
is a bill for an act to regulate the manu-
factur5 and sale Of cider, aad to prevent
adulteration, deception and fraud. Senate
file No. 96, also introduced by MIR. Dearing,
proposes similar law relative to the manu-
facture and sale of vinegar.
Senate file No. 81, by MIR. Dearing Is a
bill for an act to prohibit the corrupt use
of money and corrupt practices at elections.
1t is an elaborate document, carrying every
phase of election reform.
Senate file No. 9S, by Mr. Watson OF Sa-
line, provides for the assessment OF the ay-
erage amount Of deposits during the period
from April in the year the property is as
sessed to tho fist day Of April in the pre-
ceding year taken and received by each state
bank or private or corporate institution ac-
cepting funds on deposit, except national
banks.
Senate file No. 90. by Mr.. Watson. pro-
vides for the commissioning OF graduate Of
officers of the Dosne college cadets.
Senate file No. 100 by Mr.. Watson, provides
for a tax on state banks in order to create
4 fund from the revenue thus derived for
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20
Sports Bnrrcu frnm Chihunhun,

CHIHUAHUA, Mex, Jan. 19.-No more
bull fights prize fights or cock fights will
be allowed to take place in this state, the
legislature having issued an order prohibit
ing the sport, and has provided a severe
penalty for the violation of the law.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20
suIIivnn Resumns the stngc.

BOSTON, Jan. 19.-John l.. Sullivan il
going into stage life again. A prominent
manager will take him in hand and put hill
or the eastern circuit this season, and II
Successful will send him across the water IN
"a
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20
..nmn. Thrnnnh tne sinrm.

MILLER, S. D., Jan. 19.-(sp7cial Tele-
gram)-Mall Carrier Spain, just in from
the south, says that farmer named Cass
Gilman lost $50 sheep in the recent storm.
Spain says he was out in the storm two
nights and narrowly escaped pCrishng.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20

NEBRASKA CITY. Jan. l0.-t.peciaI.J-
Frank Schellinger, chief machinest at the
b. & NJ. round house, was married this even
ing to Miss Annie Roddy, one OF the cty's
most popular young women.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20
Mclhn,s CnnLiiinn Imnrnyeh.

NEW YORK, Jan. 19.-The condition of
Nine. Melba was reported today to be much
improved. The singer refused to say
whether or not aer Illness would necessltate
her retirement from the operate stage for
the remainder OF the season.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20
Ross Cots T,yo ycurs

KANSAS CITY. Jan. 19-George E. Ross,
who embezzled 81 500 while acting as money
clerk for the Pacific Express company and
who was arrested at Baton Rouge La.
pleaded guilty today and vas sentenced to
the penitentiary for two years.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20
sonrrinw Match 1. Forbidden.

MONTREAL, Jan. 19.-Mayor Smith at the
instance of the Citizens league, has Issued
an order forblddng the ten-round sparring
match between Slavin and Hail. which is
scheduled for Wednesday evening at the
SOmer Dark.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20
nutn far .ttornry DETERMINATIONS.

PIERRE s. D., Jan. 19.-(Special Tele-
gram)-The supreme court has set Febru-
ary a as the date OF examination of appli-
cants for admission to practice in the courts
OF the state
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20
WEATHER FORECAST FOR TODAY,
Fair In Nebraska; Slightly Colder liz
YN.,.11.,r.n, nnr1Inr,

Fair In Nebraska; Slightly Colder H.
Eastern Portion.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.-Forecast for
Wednesday:
For Nebraska-Generally fair; north to
west winds; slGltly colder in eastern por-
ton.
For Missourl-Partly cloudy weather and
local showers; south winds: warmer in
southwestern portion,
For Iowa-Gonerally fair, but with in
Crcasing cloudinesS; south TO west winds.
For Kansas-Local showers, followed by
clear weather; warmer in western portion;
south winds shifting 10 west.
For South DakOta-Gencrally fair; west
winds; warmer in eastern portion.
For Colorado-L'nir; north to west winds
For WyomngG Generally fair; slightly
warmer; south winds
Local Record.
OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU.
OMAHA, Jan. l9.--Omaha record of rainfall
and temperature compared with cor
responding day of the past three years;
rrr 1897 1896 1885 1894
Maximum temperature. 45 80 90 81
Minimum temperature. 10 u 81 25
Average temparatures.. ~ 22 As 30
Rainfall ...L..1............ 90 90 03
at Omaha for inc day and since March l,
1896:
Normal temperature for the day.. 10
Excess for the day.: :...........:.......... 4
Accumulated, excess since March 1....... 10
Normal precipitation for the day. .02 inch
Deficiency for the day.....,.......... .O2 inch
Total precipitation since Mch. l. .36.0l inches
Excess since March l.:..;.,::.;... 5S5 inches
Deficiency for cor period. lS96. u 4 Inches
Deficiency for cor. period 1856 .l533 inches
Reports from stations NJ u. IN.
Seveuty-nfth meridian time
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20
Talbot-3.

The republicans. with tho exception of Mr..
Talbot OF Lancaster, whose absence was
noted voted for the motion to table
Tho senate then took a recess until 2
o'clock. After the recess the special order
for the day, the consideration Of the gov
ernOr's message, was deferred for one week,
owing to thu fact that printed copies of the
document had not yet b5en received.
The senate then adjourned until tomorrow
inus ~
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-20
The house then adjourned until 10 a. m.

The house was in session but short time
this forenoon and adjourned until tomorrow.
The majority element had a protracted eau
Gus Immediately after adjournment and dc
clded by practically unanimous vote, to
pass this bill providing for = recount of the
ballots cast for the constitutional amend
The times., 1897-11-10
A RAID ON SUGAR REFINING
1t Declines During the Morning
More Than TIVE Points.
Large Buying for the London AC.
count-All the Stocks Rally
During the Afternoon.

New York, Nov. 9-Sugar Refining was
subjected 20 persistent selling today. sur.
tering early in the day decline Of more
than two points. The entire list was
sympatheticaTIy affected in the early deal
ings b. the action OF Sugar certificates.
significant circumstance was the further
buying Of stocks by London houses TIE
buying i,r London account was estimated
at between 20 600 and 900 shares, the
largest amount being st. Paul with Louis
Vile and Nashville coming next. There
were heavy transactions in Bay State
Gas. large pu releases being made for
Boston accounts, on reports that the ct,m
pauy would control the Philadelphia gas
plant in case the pending lease is made
by the city.
the Improvement in the mark ct since
yesterday noon has been influenced chiefly
by the decision of tte Unit ed States SUI
prense Court in the Alabama Midland case
The chief point Of the decision is that
public carriers have the first right to
make Yates OF conrSe this decision was
in a case brought against the Interstate
Commerce Commission, but 1T seems dp-
paTently sate to assume that State com
mission, such as tie Nebraska State com
mission, will not he adjudged by the Su
preme Court to have more power than a
national commission. This is the view
taken by interests concerned with the
railr"ad properties in this country, and
has indGced then III many cases where
discretion was allowed in making invest
n.ruts to assume that no nfavorable de
cisioli IL the Nebraska maximum rate
case Will BIZ handed down. and on this as
sumption they have exercised their dis
cre:ion ard have bought stocks
In the afternoon trading increased In
activity, with the market becoming strong
and sugar Refining participating in the
rally. It was runored that Spain had eX-
pressed willingness to cooperate with
America IN reference to Cuba and that
official announcement to tina effect might
be expected shortly. st. Paul and other
granger shares showed notable strength
Tie market closed strong and a ctive, with
large covering of shorts. the feature
The times., 1897-11-10
by, viFtqeo > decree q sne Supreme court

By virtue - decree or Sne supreme court
Of the BiHtnCE OF Columbia, pa sSed in
cause OF John Ii. Sis against john H.
Boarman ana Others, equity No. 1913.
the undersigned, S trustee, Viii oIfer FOR
shLe On n JstS Ia /, IhE nth ia y
Or NOVEMBER, 4. 1897. at 30
= CLOCK +. NJ, onefifth 90 undivided
interest and estate in anu TO the real
estate described in said cause, sitla ted in
9coigetown tn0w part al Washington city
District or Columbia, and known as part
OF Beatty 4 Hawkins addition to said
GeorgetOwni beginning FOR the same at
q point on the IOrtn side OF 9th street tnOK
street distant one hundred and eighty.
three ieeJ west from the mort Invest corner OF
0ta street now Z street and Market (noW
SD streets, and running thence west on
sad 9th X street twenty feet through
nOFLh at right angles 70 SAID 5th Or
street. oHe hundred and fifty feet TO rear
line ot said lot, thence east twenty
Teet, and thence south one hun
dreu aud IIfty feet TO the beginning, to-
gether with he buildings and improvements
belonging. Terms OF sale DHe-lhird cash,
baiance ia Two equal pa yIneuts of six and
twelve months, with y per cent interest
rom dag OF sale, Tor which pure ha ser or
purcn1 sers shall give prOusissory notes
with interest or all Casn at OutioD of
purchaser or purchasers, no deed given
unIll all pUFeta &C money and interest be
paid. 4 deposit or SIO0 VIII be REQUIRED
al TINE Of sal le. COnve yaucing at cost OF
pulcna sers. Terms of 81 must be com
piled with within fifteen da vs. after sale
otherwise property viii be Te-adVerUised
and resold a cost and risk OF Gefaulting
purchaser.
WILLIAM J. MILLER, Trustee,
ocJO-d&ds 4SO Louisiana ave.
The times., 1897-11-10
PRoPosALs- EnR TIE ERrcr1nN nE

PROPOSALS FOR THE ERECTION OF
lhrly-tYo calirUons in the United States
jail al Washing ton, ID. C.-Department of
JuSuce, Washington, ID. c., November A,
1882 Sealed proposals viii be received
at TINS department until 2 O'CLOCK Z. NJ
on sAIJ RDAI, THE 20TH DAY OF NO
y EAbER, 1897, and opened Immediately
thereafter, for ali the laLOr ana materials
required Tor the erection and completion
OF thIrj 1.-TWO cells for female prisoners
IN tue jan at Washington, Ia. c., in accord
ance with the drawings and specifications
copies OF winch may ne had Oh application
70 Tue general agent, Department. OF Justice.
ne llSht Is reserved 10 reject any or all
nlus or 10 waive any defect or inforfnality
IN any bld should II be deemed in the
interests OF the Government to do so.
ths uepartGent) must be enclosed in en-
yelopeS, sealed and marked, Proposals
Tor the erection of cells, etc. and ad-
dressed 10 IHe General agent, department
of Justice, Washington, D. C.
no5,6 .e,1O1f-6t