St. Louis Post-Dispatch
July 1, 1890
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9 * * + 4 . “ - 4 — te, . * 0 * oF ven * y * * * 4 Dawritten Points in the. Agree- _, Wrongs. their purpose, however, and the outbreak of 8 3 4 8 * „ 8 > a Ve 2 ws 1 = ty IE RR RUE EO oy QD BE tH. 9 2 * 4 wy — * + : and Germany Indifferent to Her Rights in Africa. + ment of the Two Powers. Legislation Arainst Life Insurance of Chil- Aren in England — Postmaster-General Raikes aud the Telegraph Operaters— The Cholera in Eurepe—Arms for the In- eurgents in Crete — Germany sud the McKinley Bill— The Execution of Maj. Panitsa—Prince Ferdinand Bulldosed by His Cabinet—Foreign News. London, July 1.—One of the unwritten olnts lu the agreement between England and ermany is that Portugal is to be ground be- ween the millstones of the two empires, so er as Its African possessions are concerned. rhe little kingdom is regarded as having no rights that the two great powers are bound to espect, and the parceling of Africa is made with entire indifference to Portuguese rights and pretensions. Portugal is powerless to _ object and her cause is not helped by the fact that ber colunia) officers have involved them- selves in a war with the strong Central African Kingdom of Bihe. This kingdom is ruled by afamily of partiy European blood, a Magyar adventurer baving many years ago married the daughter of the King of Bibe, and raised several children, whom were accepted as members of the ruling family. THE ANGLO-GERMAN AGREEMENT. Berti, July 1.—The remarks recentiy made by Maj. Wissmann in connection with the Anglo-German negotiations are said to give evidence of a seoret disappointment, which is, however, subordinated by a deter- mination to view the position in the most favorable light. Wissmann, it is also said, is convinoed that the Government had other reasons, which it cannot at present make known, for allowing such liberal terms to Great Britain. CAPRIVI'S POSITION. Obancellor Von Caprivi has permitted a friend to state that, while the Minister is not an enthusiast on colonial affairs, he had accepted his portfolio fully agreeing that Germany having once launched into colonial enterprises must maintain a forward move- ment. The Chancellor is directly quoted as saying: ‘‘After the agreement with England, it will be my embition that East Africa shail become something.’’ Marder for Iusurance Money. Lonpox, July 1.—A select committee of the House of Lords is considering the bill intro- duced by the Bishop of Peterborough, to pre- vent the murder of children for the sake of insurance money. The bill provides that the money in all eases of death of children in sured shall be paid only tothe undertaker, and no su stothe parents or other parties insuring. is is to prevent parents from de- riving any profitfrom the death of a child. About 600,000 children are insured in Great Britain every year andit is believed that many of these are permitted to die from criminal neglect if not directly murdered in order to gain the insurance. POSTMASTER: GENERAL RAIKES IN TBOURLE. The herassments of Postmaster-General Raikes are increasing and he 1s resorting to methods which partake very much of the cheracter of misrepresentation, not to say downright falsehood,to maintain his position. The telegraphers, whose unhappy lot has moved them to strain efforts to induce Mr. Raikes to ameliorate their condition, have resolved to strike next week. The basis of _ the proposed strike embodies a number of ’ grievances, but the principal one is that of their being compelled to work overtime Without pay. In reply toa question in the Mouse of Commons regarding the grievrnces of the telezraphers, Mr. Raikes has made the declaration that over-time is not compulsory, S statement astonishing to the telegraphers, who allege that the additional work com- plained of is performed in pursuance of an orderfrom the Postmaster-General himself specifically setting forth that over-time is not only compulsory, but is also to be performed gratuitously under the penalty of dismissal om the ground of insubordination. The tel- egraphers are assured of a full measure of Popular sympatby in thelr movement and r lil Goubtiess obtain the redress they seek. THE POLICEMEN’S GRIEVANCES. The police are quiescent in obe‘ience to the founsel of their leaders to trust to the sense of justice of the Government to richt their They have by no means abandoned & strike which will incinde the entire force is » Merely contingent upon the refusal of the Government to meet their demands half way. THE RACES. The race for the July stakes at the Now- market Orst July meeting to-day was won by Baron de Rothechild’s bay colt Beauharnais. CAPT. KANE'S APPOINTMENT. Capt. Henry C. Kane hos been appointed to the command of Her Majesty's armored ves- sel, the Inflexivie, which was conspicuous in _ the bombardment of Alexandria. HON. WILLIAM CRAWFORD DEAD. The Hon. Wiliam Crawford, member of the House of Commons forthe middle divigjon of Durham, is dead. THE STORM KING'S LONG VOYAGE, A telegram has been recelved here announe- Ing that the lifg-Boat Storm King, which salied from here to Caps Town and from the latter ace to Albany, West Austrailia, has com- pleted the long voyage in safety. She arrived at Albany to-day. The Newloundiaod Fishery Troubles. Ofrawi, Ootario, July 1.—John Wilmot, Dominion Superintendent of Fish Culture, has Jost arrived from Newfoundland. On being © asked What is the feeling In Newfoundiand over the Frenen treaty?’’ Mr. Wilmot éaid: „nere te anxiety on the part of some people, but there is none of the impetuous feeling which is claimed to exist by certain \ newspapers. From what 1 heard there, the Newfoundiané Government do not antioi- pete much difficulty in getting their case considered in spite of statements which ave appearedin Amorican papers. In Gisoussing the subject the islanders ay they do not believe that Great Britain will tve them in the lurch, but that their righte de upheld. They feel that when their two room tative appear before the British ramest, the matter will be satisfactorily ewfous 4... ' : „ erect bulldinge or mos ot property. That, they re- Invasion altogether.’ | Papers an account of some as on the island the Frenon and English : 1 Ks * to Halifax I read | * were carrying on their vocations quietly. Many peopte seem to think the French author- ities are pressing the question more for the sake ot obtaining amore favorable arrange- ment or concession from the English in au- other direetion than for the actual benefit that will acorue to themselves from the fisn- ery. The Gshery has enormously decreased in value Caring the last two or three years and the islanders think the French Government | are pushing their claims for the purpose of making better terms elsewhere with the Britin Government. Cod fishing on the banks ie sald to be more favorable this year tham along the coast, The weatner has been extremely cold and backward, and a number of leebergs surrounding the island prevented fishing from being commenced as carly as usual. Outside the harbor of St. John thgre were eight or ten icebergs, quite within view, some of them not half a mile from the harbor. They hai) grounded, and this will make it cold at that part of the coast nearly all summer. German Publishers Heavily Fined. BERLIN, July 1.—In the High Court at Leip- sig yesterday three novelists were fined 300 marks each for publishing obscene books. The defendants contended that their stories were no more objectionable than those of Zola, but the plea was deemed insufficient to exculpate them from the charges against them. EMPEROR WILLIAM AND KING CHRISTIAN. Emperor William bas conferred the order of the Black Eagle upon King Christian of Den- mark. THE M’KINLEY BILL. A semi-official denial is made here on the statement published in yesterday evening’s papers tothe effect that the powers of con- tinental Europe, headed by Germany, had agreed to establish mutual repressive tariffs against American imports if the McKinley bill now pending before the American Con- gress becomes a law. Germany bas taken no steps to counteract any positive injury to ber American trade by the enactment of the McKinley bill. THE MUNICH ART EXHIBITION. Monica, July 9.—The Munich Art Exhibition was opened to-day in'the presence of Prince Luitpold, the Regent and the members of the royal family. THE SAMOAN BILL. The bill providing for Germany's share of the cost of maintaining the judiciary in Samoa passed its second reading in the Reichstag to-day. An Encyclical Letter. ROME, July 1,—I¢ is announced that the Pope is preparing an encyclical letter on the pres- ent state of social, political and religious life, which will be issued witbin a few days. THE DIOCESE OF DALLAS, TEX. The Vatican has approved the proposal of the New Orieans Episcopate to create a new bishopric to be known as the Diocese of Dallas, Tex. Mgr. Verdageur has been ap- pointed Bishop at Brownsville, Tex. THE CORRIGAN-BURTZELL AFFAIR... Lovpox, July 1.—The Herald Rome cor- respondent says: The Congregation of the Propaganda has decided the Corrigan-Burt- zellaffair. The decision will be kept secret until the Papal santion is obtained.’’ The Cholera in Europe. Panis, July 1.—The cholera which has ap- peared at Cuxeu and at Narbonne is pro- | nounced by the local physicians to be of the Astatle tyve. Both towne are rigidly quaran- tined. The one death from the disease whieh occurred at Cuxeu Sunday was followed by several vesterday, and the number of new cases at Narbonne is rapidly Increasing. CATES NEAR OPORTO. Lis nhox, July 1.—Itis rumored that several cases of a disease believed to be cholera have appeared near Oporto. The Execution of Panttza. Sorm, July 1.—The consent of Prince Fer- dinand tothe execution of Maj. Panitza was only obtained after his Cabinet had threat- ened to resign. Mme. Panitza was not in- formed of the decision of the court, the first intimation which she received being the an- nouncement of her husband’s execution. Princess Clementine was one of those who interceded for mercy to the condemed man. Port Louis’ Confiagration. LONDON, July 1.—A dispatch from Port Loujs, Guadaloupe, received here to-day, states that the principal dullamge in that piace have been destroyed by fire. The total of the losses is $200,000. Many of the inhab- itants lost all their effects by the conflagration and are entirely destitute. A Family Peisoned, Dont, July 1.—The wife and four children of Mr. James O'Connor of the editorial staff of United Ireitand were fatally poisoned at Sea Point, near this clty, as a consequence of eat- ing stewed musels. Another child and a servant, who were also poisoned, are slowly recovering. Fed to Bears. Virewxa, July 1.—The owners of a traveling show which inciaded in its animals a number of bears have been arrested at Trentschein on the charge of murdering a tramp and throw- ing his body to the bears and they de- voured it. Arme for Cretan Insurgants. Lonpow, July 1.—A vessel has sailed from fyrian port loaded with arms and ammunition for the insurgents In Crete. Buenos Ayres Premium on Gold, Rvewos Arres, July 1.—The premium on gold to-day is 107. Mexican Affairs. Crty or Mexico, July 1.—A Central Ameri- can special states that Honduras will make common cause with Guatemala against San Salvador and thatthe latter is seeking alli- ance with Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Mexico rewains neutral at present, though appealed to. Guatemaia nas declared a most rigid cen- sorehip over the telegraphic service. The Suprewe Military Court will decide the Iturbide case to-morrow. The Government will probably establish larger garrisons on the Northern and Snuth- ern frontiers. - Fourth of July at Creve Cour Will be celebrated at the lake with jubilee singers, music, dancing, boating, picnicking, etc. Missouri Pacific trains will run as fol- lows: Leave Union Depot 6 a. m., 8a. m., 9:80 a. ., 10:30 a. ., 11:80 a. m., 13:89 p. m., 1:30 p. m., 2:30p. m., 6:25 p. m., 6:30 p. m. and 7:30 p. m. Returning, leave the Lake 7:10 a. m., 9:10 a. m., 10:45 a. m., 1188 . m., 12:40 p. m., 140 p. m., Sp. m., 6p. m., 7 p. m., 9 v. m. and 90 p.m. Only 60 cents for the round trip. b A Gasoline Store. A gasoline stove expioded in the kitchen of the residence at 3645 Goszens street at an early hour yesterday morning and set fire to the woodwork. An alarm was sent tn from smount of $600, Rresk Tord damaged to the 2% ount of $200. | IMPORTANT MERTING OF THE STATE DEM- OORATIC COMMITTEE To- Dar. + Chairman Maffitt and Secretary Walker Re- Elected—Arrangements for the Canvass ~The Members Sanguine ef an Old-Time Democratio Majority in November—What They Think of the United States Senater- ship and the Outlook for 1892. The State Demiccratic Committee is in ses- sion in the clty to-day organizing and arranging the preliminaries or the State campaign, which will soon be nally opened. When Chair- man Maffitt galled the meeting to order this ‘morning jim the committee rooms the mp Building al the ts were represented n oo is the committeeman. Mayor Noonas ot the Eighth District was represented by Thos. Morris and J. D. Tolson of thé Sixth District sent his proxyto Secre- tary Walker, who in turn gave it to Chairman Carlisle of the City Central Committee. The members present were J. H. Carroll, First District;. J. H. Finke, Second District; J. B. Thomas, Third; Thomas F. Ryan, Fourth; A. M. Allen, Fifth; C. C. Mafiitt, Ninth; J. A. Brown, Tenth; B. P. Bailey, Eleventh; W. H. Phelps, Twelfth; T. J. Delaney, Thirteenth, aad D. J. Allen, Four- teenth. The new members ot the committee are T. J. Ryan, A. M. Allen, Geo. T. Dunn, B. P. Bailey and T. J. Delaney. As was ex- pected, the old officers were elected without opposition. They are O. C. Maffitt, Chairman; Joseph A. Brown, Treasurer, and R. F. Walker, Sec- retary. The committee then went into executive session to discuss the mat- ter of securing the necessary sinews of war in the shape of funds for the conduct of the campaign. This and other matters of moment kept the committeemen locked in the room until after 12 o’clock, when a recess was taken untii2 p. m. In the meeting all the committeemen spoke of the condition of affairs in their respective districte, and of- fered suggestions to strengthen whatever weak spots that had been found. The Farm- ers’ Alllanee, and the effect of the nomination of Heckman for the Railroad Commissioner- ship were discussed. After the recess the members who spoke of the subject suid they favored an early andlively cam- paign. They also discussed the Presidential outlook, the tariff and silver legisiation pending in Congress, the coming eicction for United States Senator and other matters underthe general head of polities. There was no mistaking the attitude of the Democratic State body witn reference to the United States Senatorship and the presidential nomination in 1892. The opinion was freely expressed tuat Vest would have a walkover, and that there would be lit- tle if any opposition to Cleveland in his party two years hence. The views of the commit- teemen on these subjects are given below. » FAVOR CLEVELAND. A canvass Of the State Committee indicates that Cleveland is the favorite for 1892 by a bie majority. For Vice-President the members are divided among Gray, Campbell and Pal- mer. The members are all sanguine of @ big Democratic vibtory this fall, as their expressions given below indicate. The committeemen went on record as follows, when questioned by a lrost-DISPATCH re- porter: J. H. Carroll, Unionville, Putnam County: ‘*Cleveland is my cholce for President and Isaac P. Gray of Indiana for Vice-President. Senator Vest reports that Mr. Cleveland is now in harmony with the majority of his party on the silver question, and this makes his election certain. The prospects of a sweeping Democratic majority in the State this fall are first-ciass. We have an excellent ticket, and it wiil poll a big vote. Thereports are ofan exceedingly encouraging nature ail along the line, The Republicans will make fight to capture the Legislature, but it will avail them naught, as the Democrats are putting forth their strongest nen and are fully prepared to counteract the work of the opposition.’’ J. H. Finks, Salfebury: ‘‘My ticket for 1892 is Cleveland end Palmer. If itis nominated it will carry the country beyond any doubt, The outlook foran otd time Democrutic ma- jority this fall is very fine. The ticket gives general satisfaction, and lconsider it safe to say that our majority will be at least 30,000. We will carry the Legislature by a good work- ing majority. The Democrats in the S@coud District are largely in favor of Senator Vest’s re-election.’’ J. B. Thomas, Albany, Gentry County: ‘*Cleveiand ie the choice of the Democrats of the Third Congressional District, and a strong Western man for Vice-President. Personally I prefer Gray of Indianafor second place and the ticket nominated at St. Joseph gives gen- eral satisfaction up my way, and reports from other sections are equally encouraging, and the majority will be large. The Third Dis- trict, you can say, is solid for Vest’s return to the Senate. Thomas F. Ryan, St. Joseph, Mo.: ‘‘Cleve- land for President and Falmer for Viee- Pres- dent is my idea of what the next national ticket should be. if we are to have ” Western man for President, I would prefer Palmer for President and Hill for Vice-President, I believe that we WII carry Missouri! by at least 30,000 this fail. The ticket we have in the fleld is exceptionally strong and a big victory will result. We will carry the Legislature beyond any doubt. Vest is my Choice for the Senate first, last and ail the time. A. M. Allen, Kansas City: I favor Cleve- land’s renomination because I believe the Western Democracy desires him. For Vice- President I would like to see a Western man, Campbell of Ohio preferred. We will have an old-time Democratic majority this fall.“ R. F. Walker, proxy for Jonn D. Tolson of Howard County. The National campaign is two years off, while we have the state affair with us. The Democratic majority this fall will voa big one and the General Assembly will be reliably Democratic.’’ Thomas Morris, proxy for Mayor Noonan, Eighth District: 1 am in favor of a ticket that will win, by a big mejority.’’ Chairman C. C. Maffitt, St. Louls: ‘‘The campaign of 1892 ia too far distant for a dis- cussion. We havethe State campaixun of 1890 on band and you can say ft wil! be fall of dasn and enthusiasin and will result in a big Demo- cratic majority Capt. Joseph A. Brown, St. Louis „My prolerence for President is Grover Cleveland, of course, and Pal.- mer of Illinois for Vice-President, Missouri wilireturn Senator Vest and roll ap a majority of at least 25,000 for the State ticket.’’ B. P. Bailey, Fulton: Put me down for Cleveland and Gray. They are unquestion- ably the strongest men we can select. All n- dications polut to a sweeping Democratic victory in Missouri this fall.“ W. H. Phelps, Carthage: My choice for Is92 is Cleveland for President. For Vice- President, Gray of Indiana would be Roel | strong candidate. If Oampbeil is re-elect Governor of hio 92 year and the differences among the Democrats in New York continue, it Would. not sur- prise me to see tune | of the Buckeye State head tage | The Twelfth Con ional District will i 5, 000 majority thie fall to the State tickes and the Democratic Congressional nominees, T. J. Delaney, Springfeld: 1 belleve that the silver question will be a big factor in the campaign two years hence, and for that rea- son our presidential nominee will have to be on the right side. Cleveland is undoubdt- the party atthe present ? eatial nomination should go to a goo stern man. The out- look for a 10 Democratic majority in the State this fall is very good. D. J. Alen, Wayne County: ‘‘Cleveland is undoubtedly the choice of the party, and it is safe to will be tbe nominee for 92. would like to see the yice-presidential nomination £0 either to Campbell of Ohio or Gray of Indi ‘and able —2 Vest County: bat t are tool the to serateh him. e wil entire vote of the party.’’ up to 18 years, e. Gon. 705 to 71§ Franklin avenue. Public Improvements, The Board of Pubite kun 2 P a ord’s furaitare wpa | a; work will be commen ordinance for the recons 7 with granite from the — = ote Grand — gue — Nata Ww wood Park avenue vonth street sippl 2 were taken up and the tran porty- owners one ease wae the remonstrance signed majo of the pro -owners, 80 — ln willbe ae is very e y and the work pushed ahead. A number of minor matters were also disposed ot. Men's Fine Shees At Cost. Stock from the Olive street store. BROLASE!, 205 North Broadway. BEAL ESTATE, Of Property on the Polk Estate on Washington Avenue Sold for $43,000—Other Sales. Vacant property on Washington avenue, with an aggregate frontage of 1,000 feet be- longing tothe Polk estate, was sold to-day for $43,000 by C. O. Nieholis, but forthe pres- ent he refuses to divulge the name of the buyer. The premises are located on Doth sides of Washington avenue commeicing at a point 211 feet east of Eaclid, on which ave- nue all the way along from Forest Park to beyond Easton. avenue 4 great deal of property has been sold within the pasttwo months, The Polk prop- erty, sitaated on the north side of W ing- ton avenue, has a frontage of feet by a depth of 355, running through torth to Del- mar, and that on the south sideatthe inter- section of Oilve street fronts feet bya depth of 120 feet on the west ling, and 176 feet onthe east line. Thos. McPheeters and John Kannard are the trustees in t transxction acting for the l’olk estate, In addition to the property described the triangular shaped lece atthe intersection of Ove street and Vusblugton avenue was also sold by fhe same parties. PURCHASED THREE DWELLINGS. . Terry Bros. & Hart sold the three six-Troom brick dwellings occupying 765x125 feet of round on the south side of Caroline street etween Ohio and California aveunes, the property of the St. Louis city lot, for $8,100 to Jasper Howard. KINLOCH PARK SOLD. M. J. Hartuet & Co. report the sale of Kla- loch Park, a suburban tract of 3800 acres of land iocated at the junction of the narrow gauge and Wabash railways, about fifteen miles from the city, near Graham Station, at $150 an acre. The names vf the purchasers withheld for the present. The price paid is an advance of $50 an acre on the price paid for the property by Mrs. Sarah E.Chambers about a year ago, whenshe bought it of the Lucas Turner estate. WESTERN PROPERTIES. Robert F. Miller reports the following sales: hennerly avenue—South side, between Pen- dleton and Newstead, a bue-story two-room dwelling, with 25x135 feet of ground. The property of Mr. J. Churchill, sold for $926 to Mr. Prentis Evans, who bought for a home. Cottage avenue—Souti side, between Pen- dieton and Newstead, a one-story four-room frame dwelling, with 25x140 feet of ground. The property of Mr. J.4,and Alfred OCbarchill, soid for $1,200to Mr. Joseph Crittenden, who bought for a home, Easton avenue—South side, between Union and Academy, a 50211 foot lot, owned by Mr. Wim. S. O’Brien, sold at 320 per foot to Mrs. Virginia Miller as an iavestinent, Adolphus Busch has purchased from Henry Sayers the property numbered 311 and 813 South Seventh street. There are some oid buildings of but little or no value on the site, which bas a frontage of 40x127 feet and was once known asthe Old O' Fallon House; $20,- 000 was the consideration. Hy Hiemenz, Jr., made the sale. Get Your Shoes at the Globe. Gents’ $3.50 calf shoes, all styles, $2.59; hand-sewed Freneh calf or kangaroo shoes, worth $6, at $4. Ladies’ $8 French dongola button shoes at $2. Good patent leather tipped Oxfords, 75c. Ladies“ fluest French kid $5 shoes at $3.75. Patent Leather, Ooze Top Oxfords, soM elsewhere $2.50, at $1.50. GLOBE, 705 to 713 Franklin avenus, ALTON, ILL. The Census Fizgzie—Hnichts of St. Patriek Excursion—Interesting Items. An estimate based on the return sheets of places the population of against 8,975, the re- impression the enumerator Alton at about 11,000, turns of 1880. R is the general | that these figures are at least 1,000 short of what thev should be. Mrs. J, T. King died Sunday morning at the family residence in Upper Alton, aged 45 years. The funeral took place at9o’clock this worning. A stranger whose name has not been learned was overcome with the heat at North Alton on Saturday evening and died from the effects early Sunday morning. The funeral of the late Harry L. Pates took place at 10 o’clock yesterday morning from the family residence on Twelfth street and was very largely attended. No trace has as yet been discovered of the body of Oscar Cunningham, the boy who was drowved in the river bere while bathing Sat urday evening. The heirs of the late Finis Diamond yester- day sold the old homestead on Easton street to Mrs. Maria Miller for $650. The lilinois Glass Works have shut down for the summerand many of the employes are preparing to gofor rest and recreation to neighboring summer resorts. The Knights of St. Patrick went on a de- lightful river excursion on board the Spread Eagie last night, which was well at- tended. Mrs. J. W. Schweppe left yesterday even- — to spend the summer atthe Wisconsin akes. Mrs. Henry Watson and daughters, Misses Emma and Mamie, left last night for New York whence they will sail for Europe in a few days. Rev. and Mrs. W. C. Logan, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Perrin, Mrs. J. M. Logan, Misses Hattie Beall aad Ida Malcom left yesterday evening for Taylorville to attend the meeting of the lilinois C. P. Association. Albert Grin was fined $5 and costs in the Police Court this morning for peddling with- out a license. Mr. Adolph Bruggeman died last night at his residence on George street, after a severe iliness of several months. Deceased was about 65 years of age, a prominent business man and life-long resident of Alton. Fourth of July Rates. Inquire at 02 North Fourth street or Union Depot for low rate tickets on the Missouri Pacific, or Iron Mountain Route. ARRESTED, A POSTMASTER Clever Plan by Which the Riffing ef Regie- tered Letters Was Stopped. Postoffice Inspector Thomas returned to- day from Springfield, Mo., having arrested and lodged in jail Jesse M. Jennings, the | Postmaster at Forsyth, Mo. Forsyth is in ‘the heart of the Bald Knob region and though it is a quiet, peaceful place there are in the vicinity some hard characters; so when Mr. Thomas started out on his mission of captur- ing the man who was rifling registered letters be thought perhaps he might have rather a tough time of it, but a little skiliful manage ment made the task an eas number of star routes leading out from For- syth and registered letters are collected there and sent on to Springfield, put on tbe 8 Fy Thomas waited untli Jenni returned, then went to a point south 2 — and mailed 2,000 Fawor Flannel Coats and Vests tor boys — ie Improvements held a Hall were awarded to W. Hopetns and th 188 nas red whiskers and gray eyes and a shock where they es ia SEDER : : N BEING PUT ON WHAT IS RECOGNIZED Ir Au PUBLIC As A VERY BAD JOB. The Boxes the Misinformation About St. Louis Being Shipped to Wash- ington—Remarkable Reception Given Callers at the Censés Supervisor's Office —What Will They Celebrate? The census schedules have been shipped to Washington, but all is not Gull and dead around the census office. Maj. Weigel is there, still at work. Many of his ex-enumer- ators bang around the quarters, closing up the accounts, and little incidents occur now and then which Itven up the dull routine. The Mayor has there some assistants who might obtain first-class, positions in sideshows and be billed ag the wild men of Borneo, or sit in a mesting of Anarchists without being distinguishable from the rest of the hoard dy cleanliness or the appearance of intelligence. These freaks furnish amusement to the others who are present, andone of the most interesting ot their diversions is to make a wiid and ma- niacal assault on visitors who call at the office on census business. The chief of this band of Borneo men is a thin, small man whose ap- pearance indicates that he made about 20 cents a duy out of his work, and that is the first money be has made for alongtime. He ot sunburned hair. He would be a leader among them, for he can wave bis arms as vio- lently, look as wild and talk just as much nonsense as the best of them. Judging from experience, his usual metnod of proceedure when he is going to give @ matinee is begun with blurting out the ques- tlon, We are you?’’ A visitor who was so accosted this morning stared at the unfortua- ate man, supposing of course that he was some poor demented creature who had wandered in there, probably gone crazy over statistics. When the question was repeated the visitor, knowing that the insané must be humored, ahswered the question, and then the enumer- ator pointed to the door and said: Tou walk right out of here. **‘ButIcame to see Maj. Weigel.“ said the visitor. The onumerator pointed te the Major and said ‘‘there he is,’’ and tne visitor, glad to be rid of the fellow, walxed over and stood by the Supervisor’s desk, while the wan from Borneo paced the floor restiessly. Maj, Weigel does not OFFICIALLY COUNTENANCE this strange proceeding of having fun with people who visit the office ou business, so he continued his work and said nothing. Two others who were present looked on with in- terest. After amoment the ex-enumerator again planted himself before the visitor leaning on Maj. Welgel’s chair, and began asking amus- ing questions. He was just as fierce and just as wild as before, and beileving that the fel- low’s mind was unhinged the visitor turned from him and spoke tothe Major, concluded is business and walked out of the office. As he left the mun with the red whiskers shouted something, butin his frenzy and bad Englisn be jombied the words so they could not be understood, It would ‘be rather interesting to know whether Maj. Weigel keeps this man there for this purpose, or whether having fun with vis- itors is simply incidental to the duties he per- fornis. The Major does not interrupt the mati- nee when it begins, but lets it continue until the curtain falls. No doubt he inwardly en- joys it, or he would not let his sub- ordinates continue it, but it seems strauge that one cannot visit a Government office to see a government official upon busi- ness without encountering such a man. If the fellow is demented be oughtto be cared for. It is a pity to let an unfortunate of that kind roam at large, for noone Knows when harm may cometo him. And then, too, it certainly would be best that Government offices shouid be free from such people to facilitate the trans- action of business. Maj. Weigel! shipped THE LAST OF HIS SCHEDULES for the enty last night, and is now engaged upon the accounts of the office and the coun- try schedules, which are being shipped in from all the districts except tweive, where the | a work has been unavoidably delayed. It is expected that the returns from the three counties, St. Louis, St. Charles and Jefferson, will be in by noon Saturday, and when they are shipped the work will be ended. One of the most interesting episodes of the census enumeration will occur at Central Turner Halithis evenipg, when the under- paid enumerators will give a dan guet to the Supervisor and his office force. The prepara- tions for it are quite elaborate and no doubt it willbe an interesting affair. Resolutions have been prepared for them and will be sub- mitted this evening, expressive of their feel- ing toward the press forthe mannerin which their efforts have been recorded. In the list of enumerators were a great many sober, reputable and honest -citizens, who dia their duty fully and who on conciuding the work were able to challenge its correct- ness. These men are foolishly championing the cause of the whole list of enumer- ators. That list included as weil ‘the names ofsome of the most incompetent per- sons who could be selected. They would be incapable of doing the work for any remuner- ation, and the fact that the compensation was so far below what they expected, and really so inadequate, only made them dis- gruntied and the more inefficient. Whatever their inefficiency as enumerators may be the are all orators, and to-night Turner Hall w doubtiess ring with denunciatory speeches. PREPARING TO ACT. The members of the committee appointed by the Mercantile Club to endeavor to ob- tain a proper census of the clitzense of St. Louls are determined to accomplish their object if it is possible to do so. This morning C. H. Sampson held a conference with President Kauffman of the Merchants’ Exchange in reference tothe best methods to be adopted to secure full proof of the carelessness and inaceuracy of the 80-calied census taken by Sapervisor Weigel and his fellow experts. Mr. dam pson afterwards was in consultation with Mayor Noonan and a plana of operatious was mapped out. It bas been decided,’’ said Mr. Sampson, to enlarge the committees. In addition to the five appointed to represent the Mercantile Club, five will be appointed from the Merchants’ Exchange and five will be named vy the Mayor. Who will be selected Ido not know at present, but they will be nawed by to-morrow morning at the latest and we willst once organize. An appeal will be made to the citizens to send in all names that have been omitted, and the Secretary will compiiea list of all names thus obtained. | This list will be sent to Washington where it will be comparéd with the returns of the enumerators, 64 u IF IT 18 thatany considerabie ofthe names sent are not on the Weigel lets, there is no doubt whatever that a recount will be or- dered. Gen. Noble and the authorities at the national capital are very willing to allow us a recount, if direct proof is offered that any considerable number of people n not been enumerated. We gave plenty of indirect proof and it ap to be convincing, but this is not considered sufficient, so we wish to send the names and residences of those whom the enumerators have not been abie to discover. Thereought to be no difficulty ia showing that the cgnsus has been most oare- the assistance of the press, and shall 1 ge: the patriotism of the citizens of uls to ald us tn our. task. 1 „ a2 The matter is now the s, and if they are this city cah take its proper Francis timated), 60,000,000. tickets from St. louis to Cleveland O., and retura, good going July 6 and 7 and returning round trip. Ticket offices, 105 North Broadway and Union Depot, The World's Fair Cammission Wish Him CHICAGO, III., Jaly 1.—The following tele- gram was prepared and sent by the World’s Fair Commissioners this morning: Hon. Chauncey M. Depew, New York: Srr—Your fellow members Columbian Commission wish you bon voyage and God-speed. May the seas be smooth de- fore you, the skies clear, the winds fair. know you are free from ordinary dangers. No miles of you, and Neptune bimselt must wear 1 ‘ sea. ne 0 priately present the attractions and possi- bilities While youtarry on the other side may you receive something of that pleasure and en tainment you impartto others, and when in |: due time you return tous may you come in- vigorated in body, refreshed in mind and | Pittsburg.... .........+ ready for any of the duties, ' and honors which may await you in your native land. Steps to Be Taken at Once to Collect the committee appointed to Investigate the short - age of ex-City Treasurer Peake recommends that troller once from the respective bondsmen. was caused by the action of Peake’s bonds- men of 1889, who Ina communication to the joint com mittee vestigation ofthe defalcations declared that they do not consider themselves beund to admit a deficiency, and admitting a deficiency, do not consider the city to have proven the indebtedness of the res 1889 and 1890. Chairman of the committee, this is, not done with any desire of shirking avy responsibilit attached to them, but that a and unbiased Investigation of all the circum- stances of the defaication may be made. report of the committee was adopted by both the upper and lower bouses. Omaha, Tickets will le; . * * : patie Co Pte o> aie 1. * Lorem 45 1 7 . : 3 * * * . * 1 n eT 1 ~*~. ay o * 4 . 4 7 N a n. n N * * 11 * % 7 4 4 if a N ‘ * ; STRIKING FEATURES ADDED x BD) TO OUR Rar JULY REDUCTION SAI The Most Favorable Opportunity for Purchasers — TO SHLECT THE BHST QUALITY OF GOODS LOWER PRICES 3 Than Ordinary Goods Have Yet Been Offered. IN FRESH PURCHASES © JUST RECEIVED AT OUR STORES * We Submit the Lowest Figures Yet Made. 2,000 Pieces Best Quality Im ported Satines, 16 . 1,000 Pieces 24-inch Challies, Persian Designs, AT 5 CENTS YARD, : 250 PIECHS DOUBLE FOLD BBIGHS, Manufacturers’ Price, 12 Cents, Have been placed on our 5-CENT COUNTER FOR WEDNBESDAY’S SALB, 100 Pieces White Striped Nainsook, 5 CHNTS YARD. ° 150 Pieces Best 830-INCH PERSIAN BATISTHS, 15 CHNTS YARD. All above in Basement. 200 DOZEN MEN’S UNION SILKE SHIRTS, Not Hqualed in the Country Under $8.75 to $4.50, Price Made Is $2.95 Hach. Also Offer the 3 Following Lines: : 3S Assortments of MEN’S OUTING SHIRTS In French Flannel, Fine Imported Madras and Cheviot, All Worth $1.75 and $2, AT $1.83 BACH. 2 Lines of Fxtra Fine Silk Mixed FRENCH FLANNEL OUTING SHIRTS In Checks and Stripes, Regular Price $3, AT $2.25 EACH, | 5 Lines of Extra Fine SILK MIXED OUTING SHIRTS, Fifeeen Styles, in Sizes 14 to 18, Splendid Value, AT 84 BACH. Store Closes SATURDAY, 1 O’CLOCE P. M. And Other Weekdays, Commencing This Dvening, AT 5 O’CLOCE P. M. During Months of July and August. THE WEATHER. ja — TS et 7. * „584, 000; San Francisco papers, 64,000,000; Bonynge, 61,946,143; Congress (es- $15.25 to Cleveland and Return. Daily Weather Bulletin, The Ohio & Mississippi’ Railway will sell stations The following observatiuns are taken at 6:59 m m., local time,8 p. m., 75th meridian time, stall SicnaL Orrice, Sr. Lovurs. July 1. 1890, . ntil July 10, inclusive, at one fare for the * Barometer. wa Thermometer rs of CHAUNCEY M. DEPEW., * 8 1 2 + Bon vage. x Lyuchb urg 301 Washington City..... Charlotte,. N. 0 Wilmington, N. 0 Charleston. 8. C. . 28323 1115 12 88 85 — > 27 of the World’s THY We iceberg could live within a thousand 8888888 — smiling countenance while you are on the We feel assured that as you move in the of courts and in the hearts the peoples abroad, you will appro- Jalveston. San Antonio ..... ‘Brownsville, Tex Memphis Nashville. coming Worid’s Fair. peering obese of the rt dianapolis. Cincinnati ‘ „W. Va. . 29. Etat fis „„ Buffalo „ „„ „„ „ „„ veland., .. ...... Toiede Oh. ocak wake responsibilities 288888 T. W. PALMER, President. JOHN DICKINSON, Secretary. 822 — Men's Fine Shoes At Cost. Stock from the Olive street store. BROLASKI, 205 North Broadway. PEAKE’S SHORTAGE, 1 M 2 „* 5 „ 29.6 Mi N. W. 1 28.8 ul. „„ „%% „% „„ 29. Amount. KANSAS Crrr. Mo., July 1.—The report of the S os ts snneel and Comp- Fort Sally. B. l to act 0 amounts due This result the City Counselor be requested in collecting the who had charge of the in- ctive bondsmen for According to Mr. Church, full, thoroug The Or eee be. 4 HALF MATES To St. Joseph, Des Moines, Paul, And all intermediate points 8 Kaneas City, be sold July 8 and 4, good return- ing untl July 7. | Call at Broadway and Olive street or Union Depot for particulars. CUSTOM.HOUSE COLLECTIONS The Annual Statement of the Surveyor of the Port Shows a Large Increase. The annual statement showing the receipts | at the Castom-house, port of St, Louls, was} ” saved night and covers the fiscal year just thie morning. Itis made up to last} — , ECC ˙ A Meet Oo ke eee Sas i ta * 7 * 2 Sage 4 ~ | * 4 n n n ö .
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