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Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-27
DISCUSSION IN THE COMMONS.
Hnrcourt Questions BaIfour Again
Win Rcfcrcnce 10 the Anr

LONDON. April 26.-The House of Com
mons reassembled today, after the Easter
recess. The liberal leader, Sir William
Vernon Harcourt, asked the government
| leader, Mr.. Balfour, whether the government
would make statement in relation to the
Greco-Turkish war, and the policy of the
governments relations thereto and whether
a British force was still engaged in the
blockade OF the island of Crete.
Mr.. Balfour replied that her majesty S
government, like the governments of the
rest of the powers, had agreed upon an at
titude of neutrality. or course, he added
the government was desirouS so soon MS a
| favorable opportunity should present itself
to do what it could offering its good offices
as mediator. Referring to Crete, Mr.
Bafour said the powers having assumed
the occupation of Crete before the war, had
determined that the island should be con-
| sidered neutral, and the blockade maintained
in order TO perYent opposition to their
authority
The parliamentary secretary for the for
eign office, George Curzon, replying to a
question regarding the treatment OF prison
ers on either side in the war between Turkey
and Greece, said tho foreign office had no IN
formation corroborating or denying the re-
ports OF Turkish i'll treatment Of Greek pris-
oners or of Greek i'll treatment of Turkish
prisoners.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-27
CAPTAIN REMEMBERS A CONVICT.
Reno's Chief Scout Meets "a brave
Soldier in wyoming Pcnitcntinry.

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LARAMIE, Wyo, April 26.-(special.)-
Captain Varnum, military Instructor at the
State university, lectured 10 the inmates OF
the Wyoming penitentiary on Fridav after
noon, his subject being The Custer Massa-
ere Captain Varnum was chief Of scouts
in Reno's command at the time of the
massacre and narrowly escaped being with
Custer at the time OF his disastrous fight
on the Little Big Horn. Among other in
cidents of the campaign Captain Varnum
described the dghting which Reno's com
mand was engaged in when surrounded by
Indians for two days after The Custer fight.
They were on a ridge in trenches some dis
tanGe from the river. While In this position
and were compelled 10 send volunteers to
Of the Indians while going aud returning
A number Of the men were killed and
wounded while attempting this arduous
task.
At the close of the lecture an affecting
incident occurred One of the prisoners
asked permission TO speak to the captain.
He said Captain, do you remember mc?"
Captain Varnum said: Your face Is ia
miliar, but ! cannot recall you at this
time" The convict then gave his name and
Captain Varnum at once remembered him
as one of the members Of his company at
the time Of the fight and one Of the men who
so bravely carried water through the FIRE
Of the Indians facing death every time
the journey was made. The man vas sent
up from Sheridan county for grand larceny
and has over seven years TO serve,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-27

ST. JOSEPH, April 26.-The railroads in
this section are badly demoralized on ac-
count of floods and washouts The Chicago
Great Western is completely tied up be-
tween this city and Des Mones and 1t is
believed it Will be unable to get a train
through for several days, as number of
bridges ate gone. Several of the branches
of the Kansas City. st. Joe & Council Bluffs
are not being operated, the track being en-
tirely washed away in number of places.
All through trains of the Burlington are
being run through this city. The water is
recedng. but it will be several days before
all tracks are replaced.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-27
pRospECroR IS FROZEN TO DEATH
Body of David Laird Found in the
SNOW Neur Cnrhonatc Cnmp.

LEAD, S. D., April 26-(Special Tele-
gram )-The body of David Laird an old
time prospector in the Black Hills, was found
near Carbonate camp Saturday evening
buried in the snow. Laird was last seen
January "a, late at night, and it is pre-
sumed he was blinded by the snow and frozen
to death.
An inquest was held in Lead today by
Coroner Whitehead. The jury was composed
of James Allen, John Reagan and j. G. Lii
liz. Their verdict was that Laird was frozen
to death. Laird was interested in mining and
was associated with NJ A. Wilcox and John
Mclaughlin of Terry. He has been in the
Black Hills for many years. His relatives
live in Prince Edward Island. The funeral
will be held at Terry tomorrow morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-27

WASHINGTON, April 26.-The following
changes have occurred: Risep-Kansas City,
Ia; Keokuk, O.9: Helena, Ark, OIL; La
Crosse O2; Memphis, OF. They are above the
danger line and rising at Kansas City, IL;
Keokuk, Al; Vicksburg, lilo; New Orleans,
81. Above the danger line and falling: At
Cairo, 22; Helena. Ark, 6,5; Arkansas City,
sS La Crosse, OF; Dubuque. OIL; Memphis,
1.S. The following heavy precipitations lin
inches) were reported: Father Point, IL;
Tyler Tex, 90.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-27
rowN suRROuNDED ny WATER.
Railroads All Compelled to Cease
Opprutfons.

KANSAS CITY, April ga special to
the Star from Maryvlle, Mo-, says: Maryville
is almost completely waterbound. The floods
are the worst ever known in the county.
The Platte, which runs through the eastern
part of the county, the One Hundred and
Two, which runs through It's center, and the
Nodaway, which runs through the western
end, are all out of their banks. Each is
about a mile wide and considerable damage
is being done. The Platte and Nodaway
are still rising, while the One Hundred and
Two remains stationary. All the roads in
the county, the Wabash, two branches Of
the Burlington, and the Chicago Great
Western are unable to reach the city.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-27

was coming to town in covered wagon, ac-
johnson attempted to ford the creek just
east Of this city, which vas much swollen,
when the wagon was overturned. johnson
swan to the bank, but the remainder of the
party were drowned.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-27
GrccI,s Occnn,. sIrnnphnIhs.

LONDON, April ?6.-The latest dispatches
here show that the Greeks have occupied
all the positions around Pcntepigadis Colonel
Manos has asked for reinforcements in order
to insure his advance to Janna Colonel
nairaktaris has therefore started with 1000
men To assist him. The report that Colonel
Manos has been ordered TO retire is un-
fnnnlpl
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-27
Rivers oycrGoM in MISSOURI.

ALEXANDRIA, Mo-, April 26.-CSpecal
Teogram.)- town and all the valley
south of the Keokuk & Western railroad, for
a distance of four miles, is row pretty well
inundated. Both the Mississippi and Des
Molnes rivers are rising, and water is run
ming across the tracks OF the Keokuk &
Western and the Burlington. All trains
are abandoned and business is generally
suspended. The prospect at this time for
a general high water seems to be good.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-27
Sleep on Their Rights Too Long.

ST LOUIS April 25.-In the circuit court
the case of Wesley II. Lpomis against the
Missouri Pacific Railroad company, the
Atolla Coal and Mining company, James A.
Hill, ELI j. Crandal and the Choctaw Coal
and Mining company was dismissed today
by Judge Wood on the ground that the
plaintiffs have waited too long in bringing
the suit-nearly twelve "ears-and that the
delay had precluded an equitable adjustment
of affairs The case involves coal mining
and railroad property valued at about $7j0,-
0)O. Mr.. Loomis sued as representative Of
stoCkholdors In the ChOctaM cC mnanY.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-27

LONDON, April 2G.-Tho stocH exchange
opened cheerful today, rrico0 were disposed
to ady.nce all around. The war between
Greece aud Turkey was regarded az beih4
yirtuallY over, which, combined with the
eheapness Of money ard the low rauge OF
prices prevailing, impaired marked tone of
frmless to the entire house International
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-27
PRINCE CONSTANTINE has FLED.
Rumor to That Eject Comes from
Turkish Sources,

LONDON, April pa dispatch from Tyr
nayo says II is rumored there that Crown
Prince Constantine has fed to Yolo. As
this rumor comes from Turkish sources it
should be accepted with reserve.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-27
Hold MedicnI law Good.

COLUMBUS, o., April 26.-The Ohio medi-
cal law mas been declared constitutional in
tho lower courts. II requires physicians to
register and have certificates based on prac-
tical examination.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-27

GREENVILLE, Miss April 26.-Consider-
able uneasness is manifested over the rise
of seventeen feet reported In the river at
Fort Smith. Considerable rise there at the
present stage means another from Arkansas
City south with corresponding rise in the
backwaters and total destruction Of all crops
planted since the water began to fall.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-27

JACKSON. Mo-, April 2G,-An accident o.
Cured here last evening, resulting in the
drowning Of four persons. Mr.. joe Johnson
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-27
Mcvements of ocean VcAseIs ApriI >

MCNemVnIH OF Ocehn NcNseFE AprII 20
At Philadelphia 80 Arrived Belgenland
from Liverpool
AT Hamburg-Sailed- -Palata, for New
York
At Gibraltar-S Sailed-Kaser Wilhelm H.
from Genoa for New York
At Lizard -Passed-Palatia, from Ham
burg, for New York.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-27
south paIkota odd FeIIows CeIehrnte.

HUT SPRINGS, ;, D., NpIII Eb'-IaptcIaI
Telegram THE Independent Order of Odd
Fellows lodge of this city celebrated the an
niversary OF the order here today in grand
manner special car Of 100 people came
from Edgemont accompanied by band and
q number of persons from other points. An
excellent program was rendered. A delight
full dance is closing the days exercises to-
night.
HURON, S. D., April 2s.-(specal Tele-
gramJ-The Odd Fellows and Daughters of
Rebekah observed the anniversary of the es-
tablshment of their order jim America with
appropriate ceremonies Sunday. They were
addressed by Rev John r. Jones and this
evening they gave a musical and social en-
tertainment with brief speeches, followed by
an elegant supper.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-27
PREPARING TO FLEE

PREPARING TO FLEE
Royal Family of Greece May Quietly Leave
Their Country.
POPULAR INDIGNATION PITCHED HIGH
Crowds Parade Menacingly in Vicinity Of
Royal Palace.
CoNSTANTlNE'S GENERALS ARE RECALLED
They Are Replaced by Favorites of Ex-
Minister Ralli,
KING GIVES MINISTERS CARTE BLANCHE
POpuInce Demands Tint the Prince
BE Recalled from the Front
Revolutionary Spirit is
Rapidly Spreading.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-27
pniIy Trensury stntemcnt.

WASHINGTON, April 26.-Today's state
ment OF the condition OF the treasury shows
Available cash balance, s22S. .51S ,437; gold
reserve, Sl55 295 ,O64.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-27
AS THE GUESTS OF II IL. POLLARD
Nebraska state officials Make IL Tour
of ihc HImck HIS.

HOT SPRINGS. s. D., April 26.-(Special
Telegram) THE Burlington brought in Sup
erintendent Cavert's private car Saturday
night containing a party of Nebraska state
officials who are travelling in charge of
r. II. Pollard. The company consisted of
Auditor of State Cornell and Mrs. Cornell,
Deputy Auditor C. c. Pool and Deputy Sec
retary OF State Weisner and Mrs. Wesner,
who are visiting the Black Hills as guests
OF the Burlington road While here Mr..
Pollard treated his guests to a drive about
Hot Springs in Chris Jensens big tally -ho.
They seemed to be having a royal good time,
The herald., 1897-03-25
San Francisco Produce

Mill and Feed stuffs-MiddlIngs 155oa
1850. California bran, 12.ooq12.5O; outside
brands. 11.50.
$500; clover. 6oOqs.0o stock, 5OOaS.5 so; com
pressed wheat. 6.OO09.50; compressed oat
600d7.00. Straw. per bale. 35GbO
Potatoes-Early rose, 65q75 cents per CEN
7oQs0; Oregon Burbanks, 70a1.1o; Petn.
luna and Tomales Burbanks, 606SO: new
potatoes. 2g2h cents per pound; sweet po-
tatoes. 1.25f1. 70 per Genital
Dry Beans-Pink, 1.10d1.25; Lima. 1850
zoo: small white, 1.l0gl.2O; large white. los
various-Onions. 1.50a2O0 per GENITAL; Or
eEon do l.5cG2.2b per Genital: dried peppers
1QS cents per pound; dried okra. l0QIl2H
garic, lA9l%; common asparagus. 6uu9;
green peas. 2QS1s per pound string beans, 10
0l21h; green peppers, 1.25G315 SO per box: egg
plant, lOc per pound; Mexican tomatoes
Lz6Ul6o per box rhubarb. 10OQ1. so per box.
Fresh Fruits-Good to choice apples, LOO
Citrus Frults-Navei ora oranges. nise. 2.ooas. %
per box; seeding do. 750125; Mexican
lines. 400; common California lemons. 75
Wl;00; seconds do, 1.5Od2OO: fancy do, 225.
Tropical fruits-Bannnas. 1O0d2.oO per
Smyrna figs 1914 cents per pound; dates,
Dried fruits jobbing prices furnished by
tho San Francisco fruit exchange:
Apricots-Fancy Moorparks, Is: choice
40; ~; so9a 40. S7k: standard, 7; prime. 0M
Pssches--Fsncy, cz: cEoice ian q1se' *: stand ~
ara. ,: prime. ~; peeled. In boxes, 12h.
J, -,feare-Fancy halves. *: fancy quarters.
~; choice 47f9s; STANDARD. {; prime. 2lfoi
The herald., 1897-03-25
LOS ANGELES rERALD THURSDAY MORNING MARCH 25 1897

southM half section 81. township north.
range 12: $500.
Clara A. and s. P. Creasinger to William
slis Fl bsrehii'ld-l0t H. block b. A''eS tract
A. M. Hartor to e. c. cole--Agreement to
convey lot 20, Peck's subdivision of block
&c. San Pedro: 5000.
Elizabeth and James A. Brophy to John
p. Burnham--Block 0, La Verne tract;
Sarah A. and L.. d. Conner TO Mrs. Rose
c. Connor-Lots 4 and 8. L. ID. Conners
subdivision Of south " Of block lSS Pomo-
Ida /. Thomas to James w. McCool-Lot
H. Sturges' subdivision; $400
II. P; Sweet to Wilson Houser-Nortk
west u of section 20, township 90 north,
Alfred L. and Fanny L. Holt to Herman
G. Lichtenberger-Lots q; 16, u and IL,
block ], Washington Heights: $9S00
Martin j. Quinby ct al to Elizabeth Tai
bot-Lot 81, Smith & Jacobs subdivision;
Franklin G. and Emma F; Daniels TO
Alice 7. Anderson--Lot s. block 20. San
G. w. Miller to w. B. Kemper-Lots 27s
and 277. M. l.. Wick's subdivision: south x
of lot SO. and lot "a, Wilson & Gillls' subdi-
vision of McQuaid tract: si40.
James T. Hanna to w. Greer Campbell
North 40 feet of lot 8. block w, Mott tract;
s2500
Mary f. and Milard F. Woody to Edwin
Supton-Lot 2, block %. Rancho Provlden-
cia and Scott tract; $725.
r. M Widney ct AL, trustees, to Los An
geles Olive Growers association-South IL
acresof block &C. Maclay rancho $500.
Los Angeles Olive Growers association
TO Katherine G. Barnes-Lot IA, block 1873,
Olive Growers association tract; $3.50.
Reginald w. Pearce to Philip w. and
Arthur o. Parker-Lots SO. S4 and So Grider
& Dow's subdivision of Briswalter tract;
$i050.
George B. and Ellen M. Adams to Frank
Gray-Lots 10 and u, block 50, Long Beach;
$500.
Chas and Josephine S. Hail to Charles
Henry Stronghold 10. block g. Chas. Victor
Hall tract; $3.50
| San Jose Ranch Co. to Lydia Snyder
| West II of southeast Il of northwest Il
| section o. township l south. range .: S5f0.
| w. d. and Mary A. Larrabee to d. B.
| Day-Lot II. block A. Sherman; $3.50.
Annette Il. and Edwin Munsey to Charles
u. Gitt-Lot 2, Whitaker & Ernest subdi-
| vision: $500.
| Alice s. and Harry Jacls!ns to C. H. Bal
| ley-Iot AZ. Park Villa tract: $6500
| Julia A. Paddleford to William II. Schil-
| ling-Lots rs and 2S, block so, Long Beach
| $500
| Elizabeth and Robert A. Talbot to Title
| Insurance. and Trust Co.. trustees-Trust
| deed to lot 54, Smith & Jacobs subdivision;
$265.
| Emanuel Wineburgh ct ux to f. w Ben
| nink-I.ot %. block is. Pickering Land and
| Water companys subdivision: Sis.
Geo. w. Norton to Charles Muehe-Lots
| IS and 20. block 3. East Los Angeles: $500.
Leland n. Kercheval to ]. w. Cornic-Lot
| 70. kercheval tract: s2e0.
| SUMMARY.
DeeuS .;.'.......'..... ...................... -
nominal ..................... .................1!
Iotal ...........'.. ,757. 81
The herald., 1897-03-25
Boston Wool Market

BOSTON, March A.-The American Wool
and Cotton Reporter will say tomorrow of
the wool trade: The market has been very
active during the past week, the Boston
market showing a gain in sales Of rs per
cent, compared with the corresponding
period of last year. Foreign woods have
been the feature, sales In both Boston and
New York considerably exceeding those of
domestics.. Sales of the week in Boston
footed up 12679,000 pounds; 6.059, 600 being
domestic and $3.50 900 foreign. The trad
ing In Boston has been largely speculative.
30 much so that il has been impossible to
clearly make out how much of the wool
changing hands has actually gone out of
the market; the speculation in foreign
woods has been especially noteworthy We
know of at least three sales of 500 900 to
1000 900 pounds each In Boston to the trade,
and of an offer to put 800 coo pounds, which,
however. was not accepted. These show
conclusively how the outlook for prices is
generally regarded. Prices are extremely
firm, although there has not been any gen.
eral marking UP movement since we last
wrote. Still greater activity and higher
prices are looked for. Territories have sold
well. Australian has been in excellent de-
mand, all grades being In request and sales
include a large amount of cross-breeds
domestic secured wool has been in active
demand, as has also pulled. prices on the
latter showing tendency to advance.
The herald., 1897-03-25
Marriage Licenses

The following licenses issued yester-
day from the office of the county clerk:
David l.. Craig, native of Michigan,
aged 80 years, and Emma A. Estes, a ma
tive Of Ohio, aged 3S years. both resi-
dents of Los Angeles. 50
William B. Akey, native of Ohio,
aged so years, and Lois r. Skinner, ma
tive of New York, aged AZ years, both
residents of Los Angeles.
Ezra Jones, native of Ohio, aged 2S,
years and jeanette Towers, native of
Canada, aged SO years, both residents
of Pasadena.
David M. Meredith, a native of Iowa,
aged So years and resident Of San Luis
Obispo, and Louise Hardenbergh, ma
tive of Pennsylvania. aged As years an
a resident of Grand Falls, New York
Ranhold r. Davis, a native of Sweden,
aged 33 years, and Christian Pearson,
also native of Sweden, aged 33 years,
both residents of Los Angeles.
John E. Schweng, native of Ohio,
aged "a years and resident of Beau
mont, and Louise L. Franco, a native uf
California. aged 20 years and resident
of Los Angeles.
Theodore Woerz, a native of Germany,
aged 26 years, and Mrs. Jennie NJ At
kinson, native of Missouri aged IS
years, both residents of Los Angeles.
The herald., 1897-03-25
FOUND DEAD IN BED
A Well-Known Character Expires
Alone in q Lodging House

r. S. Miller, 65 years Of age, charac-
ter well known to the police, was yes
terday afternoon found dead in bed in
a room at the Richmond house. No. PIP
CONNIE rcial street The coroner was
notified and had the body removed to the
undertaking rooms of Orr & Hines,
where an inquest will be held this morn
ing. Miller retired Tuesday night in
apparently good health, and was heard
snoring In his room late at night He
did not appear in the morning, and at
about o'clock the door was opened and
his body found in bed
For months past Miller has been a
slave to drink, spending the greater part
OF his time in Jail or on the chain gang.
He had money in the bank. but, as his
visits to the police court became more
regular, the justices gave him straight
sentences. refusing the alternative of a
fine, in the hope that he could be re-
formed He was once made trusty in
the jail, but escaped at the first oppor-
tunity, only to be brought back the
same day, bowling drunk. On Sunday
afternoon last he was released from
serving a S0-day term, and proceeded
to celebrate in his usual style. Death
probably resulted from heart disease
and alcoholism.
Deceased is said to have a married
daughter living at Weaverville, this
state. and a son in Portland. Or. The
latter has been notified by telegraph
OF his fathers demise, but as yet no re-
ply has been received from him.
The herald., 1897-03-25
Local, Eastern and Foreign
Prices Current
WALL STREET SPECULATION
THE ANTI-TRUsT LAW DECISION
LOWERS PRICES
Disruption Of Traffic Associations
Gives the Bears a Chance
for O Hevel

NEW YORK, March 24.--The decision OF
the supreme court affirming the illegally
OF the Transcontinental Freight associa-
tion under the Sherman antitrust law, oc-
cup,ed almost exclusively the attention OF
the dealers In stocks and bonds today.
That there was good ground for the appre-
tensions expressed of the effects upon val
ues Of railroad properties OF the decision
was obvious from the character of the sell
ing. A lively movement to cover slower
point worked rally at the close of the
day, resulting in few cases In full re-
covery OF the heavy declines. The same
thing occurred very soon after the opening,
at which the bears started in to raid the
market with great energy and determina-
tion. Judging from the reports that were
kept In circulation by the short interest
one would have supposed that whole dis
ruption of all agreements to maintain rates
had OCCURRED without the parties even
waiting to see the text of the supreme
courts decision, and that all railroads
were entering forthwith upon disastrous
war Of rate cutting. The Joint Traffc as
ISOLATION. on the contrary. has deter
mined to maintain Its existence pending
the decision of the case in the supreme
court. The opinion. however, seems to be
general that neither the Joint Traffic asso-
Cfdlloil hut any Othtt tdiiiodo as ictiiiNhe
to maintain rates ana divide the trafflc
can stand the test of a lawsuit under this
decision. The action of the Atchison ana
the Burlington in giving notice of with
drawal from the associations of which they
are members foreshadowed the dissolution
OF these associations and made the grang-
ers and southwesterns especially weak at
the desire to sell all the railroad stocks be-
ing very manifest The grangers and
southwesterns being Immediately affected,
showed the heaviest declines. The anthra-
cite coal group displayed a quite surpris-
ing resistance. The activity became very
marked In the closing dealings and there
was quite scramble to cover. The deal
ings were heavier than on any day since
last fall, the total shares sold numbering
$4,000. Railway bonds were quite active
and showed general concessions In sympa-
thy with the undertone of stock specula-
tion. The sales were 81. .507, 900. Govern
ments traded lower on the first call, but
later stiffened fraction for the new fours
on purchases of $50 900.