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Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-10
UPSETS THE FRANCIS PLAN
Commissioner Of Pensions Evans Opposes the
Consolidation of Agencies.
ST. LOUIS MAY LOSE The EXTENSION
Some Probability That the Late order
10 Abolish the Des Moincs and
Topeka Agencies VIII he
Rescindcd.

WASHINGTON, April Especial Tele-
gram)-H. Clay Evans, commissioner Of
pensions, talking of the recent order of Presi-
dent Cleveland consolidating certain pen
sion agencies at st. Louis said that in all
probability the order would be rescinded; ;
that he had occasion to look the subject up
on the suggestion OF President Mckinley,
and that ne found it would cost $3.50, 900 to
remove the Offices, instead of saving $780,
600, as the order consolidating these offices
stated. Commissioner Evans further said
that all pension boards, where the compensa-
tion Is less than $500, are in the classified
service which would place all boards In
Nebraska, except Lincoln aud Omaha, out
side Of the classified service. These boards
may also be reorganized, as Commissioner
Evans believes the recent decision of the
supreme court on the appointment of ex-
amining surgeons may have a direct bearing
on the boards included in the civil service
At least the commissioner holds that the
decision affects all pension boards, but be-
fore he moves in the matter he will secure
an opinion from the attorney general as to
the extent of the decision referred to.
Senator Thurston speaks tonight to the
toast, President of the United States" at
the banquet of the Union Veterans of Mary
land held in Baltimore.
Endorsements for postmasters at Scotia
and Cedar Bluffs have gone to the depart
ment. In all probability II. s. Sprecher will
be appointed at the former place and John
Yung at Cedar Bluffs
On Tuesday of next week Senator Thurston
will finish his speech on the Union Pacific
liens, commenced during the last session.
He gave notice to this effect Thursday.
e. r. Sperry of Knoxville, Ia, is slated
for the position of pension agent at Des
Moines.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-10
STAMPEDE IN THE WHEAT PIT.
Caused by the Throwing Over of Soma
Hcnyy, Long Line.

Heavy, Long Line.
CHICAGO, April 9.-Beginning about five
minutes to u o'clock today, when May wheat
had reacted from 67 cents, to which price 1t
had gradually risen from 661a, a stampede Of
holders commenced which in fifteen minutes
tumbled the price to 641a cents July and
May came together again in heap at the
bottom of the descent. The break was duo,
partly, 1t Is said, to renewed
bear operations for A. j. We'll, but more
largely by the selling out by Robert Lind
bloom of about 100000 bushels OF long
wheat held for New York speculation. Nu-
merousorders to stop long wheat losses at
So cents contributed to the drop below that
point. Closing prices for May were 64R
cents and for July 661a cents. The latter sold
as low as 64a4 cents and made scarcely any
recovery.
NEW YORK, April 9.The wheat market
worked up considerable excitement on
Change this afternoon by developing sud-
den weakness Of an extreme nature and
breaking through all previous low records
since last September. The May option un-
der a heavy rush of liquidation orders, tum-
bled from 73 cents, the highest price of the
day, to 71B cents, which Is 5s of a cent be-
low the previous low point. The break in
wheat affected all other grain markets, and
also demoraized -four. Weakness abroad
and discouraged selling by the tired long
holders were responsible for today's collapse.
In the last few minutes there was small
rally from the lowest point, May closing at
71as cents and July at 70B cents. Total
transactions for the day were about 5000, 900
bushels.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-10
RAISED THE HOPES OF HUNTER
Gains One Vote, but still Lacks Two
of an Election.

Gains One Vote, but still Lacks Two
of an Election.
LOUISVILLE, April 9.-Interest In the
senatorial struggle was revived today when
the Blackburn people again attempted to
break quorum. They were unsuccessful.
The vote was as follows: Hunter 81; Black
burn, As Boyle, Z; Martin, 13; Stone, II;
present, 1913; necessary to choice, 65;
On motion to adjourn the vote stood "a
to Ga, and Speaker Worthington cast the de-
Gliding vote in favor of another ballot On the
second ballot Mr.. Baldwin, one of the repub-
lcans, made an impassioned speech and cast
his vote for Hunter. This caused the as
sembly to go wild and for time 1t looked
as If Hunter would be elected. The ballot
resulted: Hunter, 63; Blackburn, 45; Mar
tin, 13; Boyle, 6; Stone, 1. The general as
sembly refused to adjourn by vote of "a to
54 and the third ballot was ordered. Senator
Siege, who bolted Hunter several days ago,
stated that if Hunter got another vote he
would also vote for him thus electing HIM
The republicans received this news with
cheers and Hunter was within one vote OF
victory After continuous balloting the
ioint session adjourned at 2:55 p. M, with
out result Hunter never gained but the
one republican vote and was never closer
than two votes to an election.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-10

yesterday. As receiver OF both companies
Mr.. Merriam must file bonds In 1880
The annual meeting OF the Minnesota conrs
pany will be held in May and the court
did not wish at this time to make an order
respecting the election OF now officers and
OF directors, but may make further order
before the day of the meeting.
LEAVENM ORTIZ. April 9.--Louis Mayo
one Of the oldest implement ard seed deals
ers in the state, made an assignment today
to ]. w. GRANGER & CO. for the benefit OF
creditors. Liabilities and assets not stated
here.
WEBSTER CITY, Ia, April 9.--(Speclal)->
The general merchandise business OF Lundy
& smith OF Duncombe is in the hands Of q
receiver Il. y. Murphy OF Eagle Grove hav-
ing been appointed. The firm is in solvent
condition. but the receiver was appointed on
application OF Lewis Smith, one Of thu part
ners. who was dissatisfied with the partners
ship. Hyatt & Hyatt represent Smith and
Duncombe 4 Kenyon of Fort Dodge are at'
torueys for Lundy
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-10
SENATE AND THE TARIFF BILL.
Committee VIII Not he Ready TO Re-
mort for Some Timc.


WASHINGTON April 9.--The republican
senators who are acting as a subcommittee
of the senate committee on finance in the
preparation of the tariff bill inclined
to postpone the date of the pre-
sentation of the bill to the senate
littlS beyond the limit originally fixed by
them. They express the opinion that it may
be two weeks from the present time before
it will be in shape to be reported. Some oi
them postpone the time until two weeks from
next Monday.
The committee Is making very satisfactory
progress with the bill and many of the
schedules have received final attention,
among them being chemicals and cottons.
None Of the more puz2ling questions, how
ever. have been disposed of. The committee
has deemed it wi9est to leave the rates oil
wool, sugar, hides, coal, lead ore, lumber and
all the other important subjects until The
simpler matters can be determined. 1t
takes the position that it can settle the
disputed points more satisfactorily after tho
other features Of the bill are thoroughly d.
gested and the probable revenue determined.
Many of the smaller items accordingly
have been decided upon. While no detailed
information can be secured, 1t Is understood
that many reductions in duties have been
made. The general disposition OF the
committee is to make quite general re-
duction. but this is found TO be
task not easy of accomplishment
because of the insistence of senator's
upon having the strongest protection of the
articles in which they are particularly In
terested There are. indeed. many demands
for increases, and some Of these are so press
ing that the members of the committee are
finding themselves considerably embarrassed
between their desire to satisfy senators
whose vote will be essential to the success
of the bils and their conviction that the in
tcrests of the party demand reduction rather
than increase.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-10
PRAISES FOR SECRETARY GAGE.
Ex-Assistant Secretary Hnmlin Says
He is the Mnn for the Place.

SecTetuTy SayS
He is the Man for the Place.
WASHINGTON, April 9.-Charles S. Ham,
lin, ex-assistant secretary of the treasury,
said today to an Associated press repre-
sentative.
Before leaving Washington I cannot re-
frain from expressing my appreciation Of
the courtesy and consideration extended to
me by President Mckinley and Secretary
Gage. No one probably has been brought
into closer official relations with Mr.. Gage
than 1 during the last five weeks, and
will venture the prediction that his record
as secretary of the treasury will be a men,
orable one. man of affairs, an earnest
consistent civil service reformer, trained
financier of the first rank he brings quail
ifications into his high Office rarely pos
sessed by any one man. In the manage
ment of the nations finances he should re-
ceive the cordial support Of all people, re-
gardess of party affiliations.
81 may also add that the cause of civil
service reform has received a perfect i'm
petus in the appointment by the president
of Mr.. Cridler and Mr.. Howell as assistant
secretaries of state and the treasury respec-
lively Better men for the positions could
not have been found, and their appoint
ments are such recognition OF the merit
system as will prove an incentive to every
person in the public service. My intimate
relations with Mr.. Howell during the four
years past justify me in saying that there Is
not a better equipped man than he In the
United States for the position he fills so
we'll"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-10
FACTS ABOUTsISUCAR MAKING
Statistics Cleaned from the Report of the
Agricultural Department,
REVIEW OF THE INDUSTRY IN GERMANY
Cost of Erecting Observation-Disclosures
beet sugar Factory Placed Mt $780,
OOo-Chcnply Constructed Fac
tories Will Not Pay.

WASHINGTON, April 9.-There is much
information for those identified with sugar
interests in a report just issued by the
Agricultural department on the sugar beet
In reviewing the cost of manufacture it says
that in 113 factories reporting in Germany
the mean net Profit for each factory was
$32 24O for the past year. The price re-
ported paid for beets is usually fictitious, the
best of the beet growers owning the factory
and preferring to share in the general profits
rather than to charge a high price for the
beets. First class beets rarely sell for less
than So a ton. The Western Beet Sugar
company of watsonville, Cal, stated that
featuring sugar from the beets amounted to
$SOS0 per ton of sugar. The department
holds now that with improved machinery and
most economical processes beet sugar can
be made in this country at cost of from 3
to cents per pound when the price of rich
beets does rot exceed 50 a ton. From reli-
able data it is stated that in Europe the cost
of erecting factory with the most modern
machinery OF a capacity of at least 300 tons
of beets per day is about $20O0OO In this
country, owing to increased cost of trans
portation and the higher price of labor, the
cost probably would be S250,O00 The re-
port discountenanCes cheap manufacturing
processes and holds out no reasonable hope to
farmers of successfully establishing a home
beet sugar factory, but predicts that the CO.
operative factory methods practiced in
Europe, in which beet growing farmers hold
part or a majority of the stock will
eventually come into Use here or IL 672 S66
metric tons Of beets furnished GerlT ,n
factories in 1886, there were 1858, 900 tons
grown by shareholders.
Seven beef sugar factories are now shown
to be in operation in this country and four
a hlil nr N1,tn MI,
rate of increase in sugar consumption for
twenty-three years has been 27S per cent in
the United States; 144 in France; 159 in Ger
many; 105 in Australia, and 80 in England
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-10
senate Committees.

WASHINGTON April 9.-The committees
representing respectively the republican and
democratic sides of the senate resumed their
efforts today to reach an agreement on
bass of reorganizing the senate committees.
There is a feeling on the republican side tnat
any allotment which might appear to dis
criminate nyidiously against the populists
and silver republicans would imperil the
tariff bill by precipitating an unseemly
wrangle on the eve of it's presentation to the
senate. At the conclusion Of three-h hours
session of the committee Senator Mcmillan
said that such progress had been made as to
allow the prediction that reorganization
would be accomplished Notices were sent
to the republican senator's, asking them to
specify the conditions under which they pre-
fer to serve.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-10
Tells How to Grow Mushrooms.

WASHINGTON, April 9.-Yielding to the
demand that has been continuous for long
period, Secretary of Agriculture Wilson has
had issued a bulletin on How to Grow
Mushrooms" The report goes into detail
to cultivation and concludes that it is
easy enough to grow mushrooms, but that
the difficulty is in creating a greater demand
for them. The supply has now increased
and prices accordingly are much lower than
few years ago when the crop was limited.
1t is pointed out that the demand can be
stimulated by cleaner handling, gathering
the mushrooms younger and more careful
selection, sorting and packing and by
spreading knowledge of the industry and
creating a liking for the mushrooms among
the middle classes
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-10
AUSTRALIAN nALL PLAYERS ARRIVE.
viii Take n Litttc Rest nCforc rtnS-
Ing ANY tsnlnpS.


SAN FRANCISCO, April 9.--The Australian
base hall PLAYERS. Who are atarting out on a
tour Of the wcrld. arrived in this city on the
steamer Mcrowai. They will spend few
days in sightseeing before pract!ciny tor their
opening game. which will he with the
olympics, week from Sunday, at Central
park. The nervy athletes who have come
thousands of miles to ascertain how the pest
base ball players of Australia compare with
those OF this country. and to learn points, ii
deficient are thirteen in number. The team
has several substitutes, so thew may play
cricket as well as base ball The players
are: Frank Laver. captain, pitcher and first
base; Charles Kemp, a south paw twirler;
James Kay, pitcher and catcher; II. e.
Ewers, pitcher and catcher; Sidney Smith,
first base aud change catcher; Waiter Ingle-
ton, second base; Peter A. McAllester, third
base Harry Irwin, short stop; Alfred S.
Carter, leftfielder; A. Il. Wisemau, center
fielder; Harry Stuckey, rightfelder; J. l.,
Wallace, catcher; Charles Over. all around
man. h. L. Ewers is the champion all
around athlete OF Australia.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-10
CYCLING CLUBS TAKE CONTROL. |.
Chpnged Conditions OF RncinE In
California.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 9.-The California
Associated Cycling clubs have resumed con-
trol OF cycle track racing in the state OF
California. They have been impeiled to this
step by the refusal Of the League OF Ameri-
can Wheelmcn the hitherto accepted govern
ing body in California OF this branch of the
sport. to recognize existing conditions IN this
state and to adapt its rules thereto. The
articles framed by the associated clubs for
the government OF racing accept the amateur
definition OF the various amateur athletic
organizations Of America. Clubs are per.
mttcd to pay the lesit mate expenses Of
their members engaging in contests where
there Is no prize other than an interclub
trophy anG there is 10 limit TO the distance
from their homes Within which amateurs
may compete. These rulings will permit
clubs In all parts Of the state TO send their
representatives to these interclub amateur
contests, which the associated clubs have
made classic and to those like contests which
will in the future be also promoted on the
track. Sanctions for track meetings will be
issued for any day. There are 40 restrictions
In
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-10
News for the Army.

WASHINGTON, April Especial Tele-
gram )-Captain II. i. Scott Seventh
cavalry, has been ordered to this city for
temporary duty.
Captain Nathan S. Jarvis, assistant sur
geon, has been ordered to report at Fort
Huachuca, Arz., instead of Fort Clark, Tex.
First Lieutenant James Il. Narmoyle,
Twenty-ffth infantry, is ordered to remain
on duty with the Twenty-fifth infantry until
May 10.
First Lieutenant John ]. Pershing, Tenth
cavalry, has been relieved from duty at
Army Headquarters and ordered to join his
troop.
Second Lieutenant William Wallace, Sew
enth infantry, has been granted three
months leave of absence.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-10
Old RcOnlc.

Old people who require medicine to regu-
late the bowels and kidneys will find the
true remedy in Electric Bitters. This medi-
cine does not stimulate and contains no
whisky nor other intoXicant, but acts as
a tonic and Alternative. 1t acts mildly on the
stomach and bowels, adding strength and
giving tone to the organs, thereby aiding
Nature in the performance of the func-
tions. Electric Bitters is an excellent ap-
petizer and aids digestion. Old people find
it Just exactly what they need. Price soc
and s1.0O per bottle at Kuhn & Co.'s drug
OF
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-10
Proposals for Torpedo Boats.

WASHINGTON, April 9.-Proposals were
invited today by the secretary of the navy
for the construction of three thirty-knot tor
pedo boats. Bids will be opened Monday,
June IA. The boats must be completed
within eighteen months from the date of
contract. The successful bidders must show
themselves in possession of the necessary
plant within three months after signing the
contract. The boats will be known as Nos.
10, 20 and 21 Two of them must have
total displacement Of not less than 230 900
and one of 100000. The bidders are left
ample scope for original ideas as the de-
partment prescribes in it's circulars only the
barest outlines Of the craft. for the con-
struction Of which congress has appropriated
$4,000
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-10
Tri-city Coursing OInh'. rournnmcnt.

DAVENPORT, Ia, April 9-The tourna-
mert OF the Tri-City Courslng club opened
hore today, with many of the best hounds
IN the country entered for the thirty-two-dog
sweepstakes. The weather was fine. Six
teen courses we're run over field slightly
heavy, Victor Maid winning from Hasty
Dick Of the Hills, Master Dennis from White
Diamond. Rory of the Hills from Wild Mint,
Quickstitch from Cottage Hill, Magician
from Pat Malone, King Of the Hills from
Cashier, Beauty from Lightfoot Rochester
from Ariadne. Lady Falconer from Hector.
Victor Chief from Minnehaha, Sylvia fSSm
Hot Stuff, Miss Alice from Bonnie Scotland,
Glenrosa from Dakota Minneapolis from
Chartiest, Malietta from DR.. Norman, Hadi-
wist from Jessie Green. The tournament con.
tinues tomorrow and Sunday.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-10
GERMANY'S PROTEST. ON TARIFF
Makes Point Against Discriminatory
Duties on Sugar.


WASHINGTON, April 9.-The State de-
partment continues to deny the statements
that the German government has submitted
a protest against tariff bill, but whether
1t has been received or not, it is known
definitely that such protest has been for
warded by the German ambassador, Baron
Won Thielmann, acting on cable instructions
from Berlin. These instructions were re-
ceived early this week and the ambassador
submitted the protest The protest follows
the line Of that of August 2S, 1894, presented
by Baron Saurma, the then German ambas-
sador, to Secretary Gresham, respecting dis
ordinations against sugar duties in the Will
son bill. The essential ground of protest
is that in August 1891, Secretary of State
Foster and the German charge de affaires
Mr.. Won Murm, entered into an agreement
at Saratoga, N. VI! providing that importa-
tions of American pork into Germany should
not be hindered ior Disseminated against
and that importations OF German sugar into
the United States should not be discrim-
mated against. The protest declares that
the discriminatory duties on sugar would
be opposed to that agreement, and in such
case Germany would consider the agreement
void throughout and would act accordingly
When the Foster-Von Mumm agreement
was called to the attention Of officials of
the United States conversant with its ne
gotiation, the statement was made that the
agreement had long ago gone out of exist
| ence. 1t was based, the officials stated, on
the reciprocity clause of the Mckinley law
and was not to be effective as against subse,
quent enacments of congress. The Wilson
tariff law disregarded the agreement which
1t Is sad,> became imperative thereafter.
Under these circumstances it is held that
the Foster-Von Mumm commission can in
no way serve as an effective basis of pro-
| test at the present time.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-10
DEMAND ron CONSULAR RULES.
Applicants for Places Cannot he Sup
pIied with Them.

WASHINGTON, April 9.-Since the be-
ginning OF the present administration the
State department has been overwhelmed
with applications for copies Of the consular
regulations by many persons who con-
templated making applications for appoint
ments as consuls. The department has
been without power to accede to these re-
quests so that the would-be appointees have
been obliged to pursue their quests without
knowledge Of the nature of the duties they
would be called upon to assume If ap-
pointed. In the last congress bills were
introduced but failed Of consideration, pro-
viding for the printing of a sufficient sup
ply of this much sought compilation, and it
is probable tfat the department will be
obliged to suggest to congress legislation on
this line.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-10

WASHINGTON, April 9.-Representative
Simpson of Kansas declares that he will
carry into effect his threat to block any
business which the house may attempt to do
by unanimous consent before the speaker
has appointed committees. He says he will
also call for quorum to approve the jour
nal each time the house meets. There is
no legislation for the house in project until
the tariff or appropriation bills are returned
to it by the senate. except the small matters
of routine business which are likely to arise
and which have been considered recently by
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-10
Put I'm shermnn's Pfgeon-HoIe.

WASHINGTON, April 9.-The senate reso-
luton protesting against summary proceed
ings by the Spanish officials in Cuba against
the captive insurgent leader Rivera. has
reached the State department through the
white house. Secretary Sherman, regarding
it merely as declaratory Of the sense of the
senate and offered in an advisory, rather
than a mandatory spirit, has filed it away
and is not likely to carry out its sugges-
tions and lodge protest with the Spanish
government particularly in view of the in
formation he has received that Rivera is
not to be shot.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-10

unanimous consent. Should additional meas
ures for the relief OF the sufferers by the
Mississippi floods be brought forward Mr..
Simpson proposes to compel the presence
OF a quorum and the action Of the committee
on a special rule for their consideration. The
democrats do not intend to abet Mr.. Simpson
in his obstructive tactics,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-10
SENDING GRAIN TO THE STARVING
Government VIII Charter IA Merchant
Steamer.

WASHINGTON, April 9.-In execution OF
the act of congress authorizing the secretary
of the navy to transport contributions for
the relief Of the suffering people OF INDIA
Secretary Long has taken steps Immediately
to procure a ship or steamer from the mer-
chant marine. No naval vessel is available
for this purpose, so the choice Will be MADE
from American merchant ships, number OF
which have been offered to the department at
reasonable rates. The naval pay officer at
New York has been instructed to obtain
in the usual manner of securing supplies,
bids for furnishing such ship subject to the
annroval of the commandant Of the New
York navy yard. Inasmuch as the cargo OF
the vessel to be employed is not collected
in port, 1t cannot be stated when the YES
sci will sail. AS it may be undesirable to
ship grain in bulk, bidders VIII be asked
to state the rate for bagging and loading.
Bids are solicited from the owners of both
steam and sailing vessels.