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Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07
FEW AMERICANS WE'RE PRESENT
Most of Those i'm the burning Build
ing EscaDeI Early,

NEW YORK, May Ga dispatch to the
Journal from Paris says: There were very
few Americans present in the charity bazaar
| at the time of the fire. and these seem to
be especially favored by fortune. Mrs. w.
Astor left the bazaar quarter of an hour
before the confagration. Miss Fame. sister
of Frederick Fame, an American residing in
the Rue Prony who is almost totally deaf,
was in the center of the building when the
fire broke out. Her escape was largely due
to her infrmty. She saw the fire without
hearing the tumult ensuing on the discovery,
and made her way to the exit. being among
the first to reach it. Baroness de Selliere
formerly Mrs. Livermore OF New York, also
reached the door among the first. Consul
General Morse was passing near the Rue
Jean, riding on bicycle, when the cry Of
fire raised. He left the machine in
the street and devoted himself all night to
assisting the iremen. Mr.. Whitney of Bos-
ton, an old volunteer fireman, who is living
in Paris, also assisted the firemen in the work
of rescue until daybreak.
One mystery Is now cleared up. The vic
tins were besmeared with flaming tar and
other infiammable compounds dropping from
the roof, and this was why there was no
prelude of asphyXia. The fair flower of
French womanhood was singed like poultry
by the licking flames and literally burned
alive.
PARIS, May 6-With the exception of
socialist newspapers, the whole press asso-
ciates itself with the profound sorrow which
has overtaken the upper class of French
society. The papers point out that the ques-
tion of the responsibility for the fearful fire
at the charity bazaar must be fixed. They
proach the prefecture of police for not having
taken proper precautions.
To the list of victims must be added the
names of Mile. de Chovilly and the Viscom-
tesse dAvenal, who have succumbed to the
Injuries they sustained while escaping from
the fire.
The report that the Countess Castellane,
formerly Miss Anna Gould, was among the
missing is pure invention. The Castellanes
were not even in the vicinity of the fire.
General Maunier, who was severely burned
during the fire, died at noon today. Only
five bodies now remain unidentified
The rem lins of the Duchess dAlencon
were placed in coffin this afternoon in the
presence of Prince Louis and Prince Ferd-
nand of Bavaria, Baron Lambert and Colonel
dc Percival, who signed their names on the
sealed coffin. The Due d'Vendome, son OF
the deceased duchess, was also present.
Other victims whose remains have been
identified are Mme de Villenvue, Nine. Cor
doet. Nine. Blnksy, Nine. de Cousson, Nine.
Gently, Sister st. Clair and DR.. Rochet
MaSeruO.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07
SCHEME or TuE PENNSYLVANIA.
Effort 10 secure Possession of the
Northern Pacific.

Northern PEciii".
MINNEAPOLIS. May Ga special to the
Tribune from Tacoma, wash. says: James
McCrea of Pttsburg, president Of The Penn
sylvania company which controls the leased
lines of the Pennsylvania road went of Pitts
burg, has commenced a very significant suit
against the old Northern Pacific railroad.
The suit is based on a judgment of $4,000
secured last year by J. B. Montgomery Of
Portland, who assigned it to McCrea. II is
said that McCrea will attack the reorganiza-
ton of the Northern Pacific, on the ground
that the transfer of the property to the
Northern Pacific Railway company was
Illegal and without the sanction of congress
If this can be established in court another
foreclosure will take place and II is be-
lieved that through such proceedings the
Pennsylvania railroad hopes to secure the
road. BY securing a line between Chicago
and st. Paul the Pennsylvania Will have
trackage from ocean to ocean.
plTTSBURG. May 6.-Jamee NJ. McCrea
first vice president of the Pennsylvania rail
road denied the story that he rs after the old
Northern Pacific railroad, and today said
"The report that the Pennsylvania Railroad
company is in any way interested in the suit
brought in my name against the Northern
Pacific railway is entirely without foundation
in fact. | did not know that such suit had
been brought, or that my name had been
used. The facts are, the judgments referred
to were assigned to me by my brother-in-
law as part security for some advances made
and as this assignment is on record. | pre-
sumo that my name had to be used In the
efforts that are being made to collect the
c ~
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07
FALL OF PHARSALIA


would venture from its entrenchcd positions
into the open II the other was attacked In
force.
Tha second piece Of bad news for the
Greeks Is the cutting OF the railroads be-
tween PhGrsalia and Veestino by the Turks.
The Interruption Of railroad communication
between Pharsalia and Nolo means very
great deal to the Greeks as the road be-
tween the two places was a good one, and a
source from which the Greeks derive their
supplies. Then again, the cutting Of the
railroad makes 1t much more diihcult to de-
fCnd NelCstinO, and the loss of that place
would mean that the Greeks would have to
depend on a difficult route across a portion
OF the Othyris range of mountains, through
the Phourka and Mauks passes, each nearly
5000 feet high, for their supplies 1t Will
thus be seen that the positions of the Greeks
are already half taken, and IL would seem
that IL mastery retreat could be carried
out 1t would perhaps be the best way out of
the difficulty, for Edhem Pasha seems to
hold the key to the situation and Is slowly
and cleverly closing around the Greeks, who,
from what the correspondent can judge, are
almost at lie mercy unless the great unex-
pectsd happens.
The bravery displayed by Crown Prince
Constantine and his brother, Prince
Nicholas, yesterday, has had a good effect
upon the troops, but there was considerable
resentment felt among the Greeks against
their officers in general.
I-iARSSblA NNtn the TURKISH Head
quarters), May 81 p. m.-The Turks
made great attack upon the Greek posi-
tions today. They were successful along the
line and continued their victorious advance
until nightfall. The Greeks retired in good
order. The Greeks, however, at this hour
still hold Pharsalia but all their posi-
tions on the north side of the river were
captured and railway communication with
Volo has been completely cut off by the
Turks.
tomorrow and the attack will be continued
time.
PHARSALIA with the Turkish Headquar-
ters). May 6.-Morning.-It was ascertained
at daybreak that the Greeks had evacuated
Pharsalia during the night. The majority of
The artillery took the main road and the in
fantry crossed the hills.
LONDON, May Ga special dispatch from
Athens asserts that the losses of the Greeks
in the fighting at Velestino and Pharsalia
yesterday were certainly 1000 killed and
wounded, while the Turks lost fully 5000
killed and wounded.
The Greek charge d'affares here has re
ceived q dispatch from the minister for for
eign affairs, NJ. Skoulodis dated Athens today
saying: 81 am happy to announce that the
news from Thessaly is very satisfactory"
M. Skoulodis then gives an account of the
fighting, which is precisely the same as con-
tanned in the dispatches of the Associated
press, and adds: prince Constantine kept
continually within the line of fire and con
tributed. by his presence, to the ardor of
the soldiers"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07
Gnmc rnd EI.b Association.

NEBRASKA CITY. May 6.-tSpecial)-
The Nebraska City and Iowa Game and Fish
association was organized here today, with
G. w. Parr as president; II. c. Freeman vice
president; VI. WsrNEihart, secretary, and John
w. Stenhart. treasurer. The membership
Of the association comprises the best business
and professional men OF the city who are
devotees Of the rod and gun. Its object is
to secure a more rigid enforcement of the
game and fish lave, and also to equip and
maintain a fishing resort on the sloughs
across the river from this city. The mem
bership is nearly 100 at the outset.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07

the Michigan Central Railroad company, held
today was attended by Cornelius Vanderbilt,
William X. Vanderbilt Henry b. Ledyard,
II. ID. Worcester, DR.. Seward Webb, H.
Mex Twombly and other magnates. Secre-
tary Worcester had the usual proxies and the
directors and officers We're reelected The
report for 1896 shows net earnings of SO, 429, =
2G4. against So, 46S, ,1S9 the previous year. Tho
capital stock remains unchanged at $lS,I3S,
600; interest and rentals bring the earnings
down to 81 ,034 ,699 and after paying the Can
ada Southern its proportion Of net income
S7SS ,225 is left as net revenue from the traf-
fc to which is added $39, ,6S5 income from in
yestmentS
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07
Operation Results I'm Death.

LOUISVILLE, May 6,-Kitte Fehler, a
pretty girl 20 years Of age. Is dead; DR.. Fl.
C. Willie, a prominent physician, is In Jail
and Luther Watson, well known young
of AN alleged attempt on the part of the
three to hide the girls shame. Yesterday
nal operation ON the girl. from which. she
died early this morning. DIR. Wllle's arrest
followed and the officers of the law are
after the dead girls alleged betrayer
luther Watson.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07
FIGHT OVER ISSUING LICENSES,
Tcknmnh Council and the City Clerk
on OppOsite Sides of the Eence.

TEKAMAH, Neb.. May 6.-(Special)-At
a special meeting of the city council a reso-
luton was passed instructing the mayor and
city clerk not to sign licenses for either sa-
loon or billiard halls and also instructng
the chief of police to arrest any one running
either after the 4th of May. The city clerk
had already accepted money for license
for billiard hall and today a mandamus
was issued by Judge Dickinson at Omaha
instructng the mayer and clerk to issue
said billiard hall license show cause why
not by Saturday, May 8, at 2 o'clock. No
license has been issued and the city council
will fight the case.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07
Leg Cut or by a Freight Train.

KEARNEY, Neb., May 6.-(Special TeIe-
gram)-A young man giving his name as
Charles Byfield and his home at McCook
had his right leg crushed from his foot
to the knee while trying to board a moving
freight train near the Union Pacific stock
yards this morning. He is a young man
about 19 years of age and was beating his
way from Grand Island to North Platte.
and his leg amputated above the knee.
NORTH PLATTE, Neb, May 6.-(Special
Telegram.)-Harry Sine, aged II, claiming
Fairmont, w. Va, as his home, fell be-
meath freight train west Of the city lin
it's this afternoon. He lost his right leg
at the knee and died four hours later.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07
Anhnrn CnnnriI Orgnnises.

AUBURN, Neb, May Especial Tele-
gram.)-The city council met last evening
with the following new members: c. o.
Snow and Harry Sellars After Mayor Oar
rahs annual message was read, the following
appointments wer made, which were
promptly confirmed by the council: City
attorney, A.. j. Burnham; marshal, Joseph
Colbey; street commissioner, Charles
Harmes. Saloon license were granted TO
Kuhlman brothers. Third ward; William
Knipe, jr., First ward, and to Adolph
kuhlmar Second ward.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07
Postal Clerks Elect Omcers

KANSAS CITY, May 6.-The seventh
division of the Association of Railway Postal
Clerks, in convention here, has selected ].
l.. Stice of st. Louis, r. o. McGee of Kansas
City, and President w. l.. Titon of st.
Louis, delegates to the national convention
to be held in Philadelphia, June 49, The
following officers were elected for the ensu-
ing year: President, w, l.. Tilton vice
president, f. w. Pierce of Pueblo; secretary,
L. f. Cochran of Wichita; treasurer, w. C.
Fordyce of Kansas City.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07

EXETER, Neb., May 6-(Special.) Mrs
Kate Hoel was dragged around pasture and
seriously injured by a COW yesterday. She
had taken 1t to some vacant lots opposite
her residence, and was in the act Of driving
the lariat pin in the ground when the COW
took notion to take spin around the lots.
A loop in the rope caught one of Mrs. Hoels
feet and she was thrown to the ground and
dragged for some distance before any of
the neighbors could come to her assistance
and stop the COW. which was making for
the railroad. Mrs Hoel was badly bruised
and shaken up. and will feel the effects for
several DAYS.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07
I.enVe n Hnnny HnIna

WEST POINT Neb., May 6.-(Special)- y
Much surprise was caused today by the an
nouncement that Annie and Kate Hunker
had left for Lafayette, Ind, to enter a con-
vent there. These two girls have left a
luxurious home, wealthy parents and all
that goes to make life pleasant for career
Of denial
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07
WIND UP OF TRADE CONGRESS-
Considers Important Topics and Adj
jOurns to Meet in Tampa, Fla.

jOurnS to Meet III tampa, ria.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, May 6.-The South
and West Grain and Trade Congress got down
to business today, after day of sightseeing
and enjoyment. The morning session was
taken up in preliminary work. hearing re-
ports of committees and listening to addresses
by Hon. Patrick Walsh of Augusta, Ga, and
E. l.. Martin, vice president of the Kansas
City, Pittsburg & Gulf railway. Samuel
Lapham of Charleston, S. c., was made
chairman of the congress and assumed the
chair.
Breedlove Smith of New Orleans was made
permanent chairman to look after the affairs
of the congress during the time elapsng be-
tween sessions. Permanent vice presidents
appointed at the meeting at Charleston were
chosen for the ensuing two years, with the
exception of w. N. Davidson of South Caro-
lima, in whose place Charles Stanton was
named. The name of the congress, on the
recommendation of the committee on perma-
nent organization, wa5 changed to the South
and West Commercial Congress.
AT the afternoon session brief talks on diff
ferent subjects were made. Breedlove Smith
believed, he said, in working for uniform and
equitable railroad rates and also suggested
that congress pass an arbitration treaty with
England and that the bankrupt laws be re-
vsed.
John A.. Smith submitted resolution, ask
ing the gathering to petition congress for
more money to get deeper water at Charles
ton harbor.
Thomas Richardson of Houston, Tex, sug-
gested that congress be asked to make a
special display in its exhibition in Paris in
1900 OF corn as a human food product He
also asked for deeper water from Houston
to Galveston.
John A. Smith of Charleston read paper
on "Closer Trade Relations Between the West
and South" and said the west should not
overlook tho south Atlantic ports
Governor Ieedy of Kansas was the last
speaker of the day, taking for his subject,
Western Products and Transportation
Rates"
After selecting Tampa Fla, as the place
and February, 1898, as the time for the next
meeting the congress adjourned
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07
HumboIdt Council organizes.

HUMBOLDT, Neb May 6.-(Special.)- 1.-THE
new city council was organized last night
Two saloon licenses were granted and Albert
Hale was appointed water comm 'ssioner for
another term. No marshal was elected, there
being a tie on the candidates-John Beard
and Frank Todd. 80
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07
Alton Reduces It's Dividend.

NEW YORK, May 6.-The directors of the
Chicago & Alton reduced the annual dividend
on tho stock from per cent to per cent
per annum. The price of the stock fell from
166 bid yesterday to 1853 offered at noon to-
day.
The reduction of the dividend rate of Chi
cago & Alton from to per cent refers to
both the common and preferred stock. The
134 per cent quarterly dividends on both
stocks, which have been declared, are pay
able on June l.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07
Thrown from His WAGON.

FREMONT, Neb., May 6.-(special)-W. H.
Bruner of Nickerson met with painful ac-
cident here this morning. While driving
north on Broad street the horses SHE'D and
the harness broke, letting the wagon pole
drop. Mr.. Bruner who was driving, was
thrown out and struck on his face. Hd was
badly bruised and shaken up, but no bones
were broken.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07

NEBRASKA CITY, May 6.-tSpecial.)--
Miss Emma Morton, sister of ex-Secretary
Morton, arrived here today from Washington,
d. c., and will take up her abode at Arbor
Lodge.
Misa Mary Morton, who was run down by
a "scorching's biCyclist on the streets of
Washington and seriously injured, a few
weeks ago. has so far recovered as to be able
to come to Chicago, where she is presently
sojournng. s4 -.. r...-
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07
First Case of sunstroke.

CHICAGO, May 6.-'rhe iirst ease Of pros
traton from the heat this season occurred
today Charles Wilson, milk wagon
driver, unloading cans from his wagon fell
to the street unconscious. He was removed
to the hospital. The weather bureau ther-
mometer registered 50 degrees during the
day. On the streets in the business portion
of the city 1t was 3 to degrees warmer
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07
HOG Goes Having Mnd.

FAIRMONT, Neb.. May 6-(Special)-One
of the hogs belonging to Lewey Steiger that
was bitten by the mad dog that passed
through here last week. went raving mad
yesterday When not in a fit he bites any
thing within reach, attacking the sides of
the pen and all the time making noise like
the bark Of q dog.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07
Coo,,er-SChoupp.

ARCADIA, Neb May 6.-tSpecial)-C. L.
Cooper and Miss Marie Schoupp were mar
ried last night at the home of the bride by
Rev. j. f. Smith, pastor of the Congrega-
tional church. The wedding was a quiet
one, only the near relatives of the contract
ing parties being present The marriage was
quite surprise. Mr.. Cooper is member
of the drug firm of Bartoo & Cooper, and
the bride is a daughter of j. G.. Schoupp, pro-
prietor of the Arcadia roller -four mills.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07
Geiger brings suit for Libel

KANSAS CITY, May Ca special TO the
Star from Webster City. Ia. says: Rev.
J. W. Geiger of Marion, who has been
cited by the Davenport associa ton of tho
Congrega tional church to answer charges
Of immortality preferred by various mem
bers of his congregation. denies the allie
cations and has sued Rev, c, S. Rollins ana
@. ". Stratton for damages TO the nmorr't
H $4,000. alleging conspiracy and libel,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07
Trades IA Farm Tor groceries.

EXETER, Neb., May -(SpecialJ-Miller
Helar has traded his equity in an eighty
acre farm west of town to Henry Bedford, for
a $500 grocery stock out of the stock in what
is known here as the Mill store. Mr.. Hellar
has rented the old Letter building, on the
west side of Exeter avenue, and has moved
his little stock up town. This is the eighth
stock of groceries in this town. -a-.---
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07

NEBRASKA CITY, May 6,-(Special.)--
The concert given at the opera house this
evening by Miss Gertrude sousley, pianist;
Miss Martha 'Sousley, reader; Miss Marie
Connor, violinist, and Miss Brown vocalist
was pleasant affair, and well merited the
approval of the large audience present. The
program was tastily selected and artistically
rendered The proceeds, amounting to about
500, were turned over to the free public
library fund
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07
Two MEMBERS Fail to Qualify.

FREMONT, May 6.-(special.)-Dr. e. W.
Martin and Miss Lucy r. Griswold, who
were elected on the school board this year,
have neglected to qualify. DR.. Martin and
his friends made a strong effort to secure
his election and he defeated Frank Ham
mond republican. by only five votes. His
reason for not qualifying is that he forgot
it. Miss Griswold was reelected to fill a
vacancy and her excuse is probably the
same. AS the board as at present constituted
is republican, it is a question whether it
will appoint DR.. Martin to fill the vacancy
Miss Griswold will no doubt be appointed
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07

EXETER, Neb,, May 6.-(Special.) Mr..
and Mrs. w. S, Dimick gave a pleasant
crokonole party at their residence Tuesday
evening to few intimate friends Refresh
ments of cake and fruits were served. 1t
was an enjoyable affair.
The Baptist Ladies' Sewing society met
at the home of Mrs Jennie Roper Thursday
at an old-fashioned quilting party In the
evening the men were invited in and pleas
ant evening was spent by young and old.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07
Taken to the Norfolk Asylum.

SCHUYLER, Neb., May 6.-(Special)-
James Kasal. who became dangerously insane
and was brought from his home in Maple
Creek precinct and confined in the county
jail. was taken to Norfolk In the hope that a
cure may be effected.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07
Only Three Licen.c. Granted

SCHUYLER, Neb., May 6-(special)-
OF the seven applicants for license to sell
intoxicants during the present fiscal year
but three thus far have secured licenses,
there being remonstrances against issuance
to three of the other four and the seventh
has not deposited the 81 900 the council re-
quires before II will take any action what
ever on an application, having heretofore
been obliged TO wait for the license fees of
those with whom 1t was lenient.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07

some barking dogs, and ran through the wire
fence. dragging the girl and winding her all
up in the wire. When found she was badly
lacerated and had hardly a vestige OF cloth
ing left upon her. She ives in faint
from loss Of blood. Her right arm was am
putated at the elbow. There are some hopes
of her recovery
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07

fORF CALHOUN, NED, May 6.-lSpecial)
The farmers here are putting in their grain,
except on the low bottom land where it is
still too Wet to plow. The rain has made
the farmers very hopeful OF this years crop
The fruit crop will be uncommonIy large this
fall. The orchards are so loaded with bios
SONS that hardly leaf can be seen.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07

of Mrs Olson. q widow. and inquired for a
certain woman OF questionable character.
Finding that the woman was not present and
being refused admission, the drunken rufiian
became enraged and broke all the window
lights Of the house that were in sight. Mrs.
Olson escaped to a neghbor's. There is
warrant out for Morgan thalle's arrest.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07
Burglar RObs n Saloon.

HUMBOLDT, Neb., May ESPECIALLY 1.-The
saloon of H. Quackenbush was robbed last
night of about $25. The thieves broke into
L. p. Darlands blacksmith shop, secured
some files and chisels and forced the lock of
the cellar door. The days receipts were
kept in a cigar box and undoubtedly the
fact
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07

WINSIDE. Neb, May 6.-(Special.)-At the
regular meeting Of the village trustees this
week, Frank Weibe was elected chairman
of the board OF trustees for this year. and
Frank Brewer was elected village marshal.
Two saloons were granted licenses and the
amount to be paid was lowered so that it is
now S125 less for each one than it was last
year.
The streets of Wnside have just been
lighted by street lamns.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07
Looks Like the Ames Robber.

CLARKs, Neb.. May Especial Tele-
gram )-Three men have been arrested here,
one of whom answers somewhat the descrip-
ton of one of the robbers of the Ames post
Office and depot He gives his name as James
Kelley. The city marshal is confident he has
the right man.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07

place OF James A.fGrimison, populist; iona.
than MePherson f.democrat. wac appointed
chief OF police w II. Williams was reap
pointed policeman. NJ V. Church was mp
pointed water commissioner and superinteud-
ent Of electric lights but his was the only
appointment not Confirmed.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07
Thieves in n Meat Market.

FAIRMONT, Neb., May 6-(speclal)-
night thieves entered the meat market here
and robbed the money drawer OF $3.50, and
took large ham and little other meat.
They entered by the cellar window.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07

Price is Little Better and the Grain
in Piles is Drying.

In piles is Drying.
WINSIDE, Neb., May 6.-(Special.)-After
eleven days of dry weather the corn in
piles is entirely free from moisture now.
The price for corn, both shelled and in the
ear, has advanced so that those who can
leave their planting are selling corn from
piles and also some from cribs Some say
that the corn in piles is in better shape
than that in cribs, except the portion that
rests directly on the ground. Wheat is up
and is looking very well, while corn is
being put into the ground. ......