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THE OMAHAI DAILY BEE. TWENTi-SECOND YEAK. OMAHA , TUESDAY MOANING , AUGUST 2 , 1892. \v NUMBEll do. ENDORSED JUDGE CROUNSE Douglas County Speaks for the "Saga of Gallium" as Her Choice. HAPPY AND HARMONIOUS CONVENTION nrnot ntnruimtoii of All Ismim l'rc onlpct TcrmhmtiMl In n. rrncnrul Biiil SatlJifuc- tury Solution of the rrolilom , < TIlO MotOBUtCN CIlOSOII. Douglas county tins spolton. C\tr wcoks the slutut largo ban boon looking eastward , awaiting the notion that hns now boon lukon , and openly saying to the world , "As goes DOUGHS county this yonr , so goes the state. " And plainly But with duo dlirnliy Douglas county said yesterday oftornoon : " 'Lorenzo Croutuo for governor. " Ho WBS the unanimous oholco of the ICO delegates , nnd the convontton was marked with such harmony as had not before for many a day boon apparent In a gathering of ttmilar chiiractnr In this county. The clashing of bitterly-lighting faotlons was noticeably wanting , and In the utmost harmony and good will did the convention ngreo upon a nomination dictated by reason , liglc and common sense and an earnest do- Giro for p rty success , rather than by atrlfo cr personal praforenco or prejudice. The constant trend of sontlment , had boon Crounsoward , and It Uopt increasing from the moment the country delegate ? began to urrlvo In the city until the hour the con vention was called to order. Euly In the day It was a foregone conclusion what the outcome would bo , und when , after the usual debts end compliments of the preliminary bnllot had bean pnlil , the ' Sago efFort Fort Calhoun" was declared to bo the unanimous nominee , the scene was not the one Umt follows a stubborn fight , one of unbounded hilarity and plumbless bitter ness , the Joy and elation of the victors and the dejection and humiliation of the van quished , but ralhor the general satisfaction of buvlng agreed ID such a manner that It was a victory for each and every side , and at the same tlmo the consequent comfort for all that a fellow feels in coming out on top. Opmutii ; tlio Hull. The convention was called to order In Washington hall nromptlynt 2 o'clock by Chairman D. El. Mercer of the county cen tral committee. Secretary Jonklnsread the call andon mo tion of Ben S. Baker , William O. Whitraoro of Vul'oy was elected temporary chairman. Mr. Whltmoro expressed his thanks , stnt- Ing that ho thought that Inasmuch as Omaha hod for yearn been regarded ns the houd of the Douglas county kite , the head had now concluded to show Its good feeling toward the bob end , and had acted accordingly. Ho was glnd to see so much good fooling as hud manifested itself. Charles Unlit moved the election of Dan H. Whecloros temporary secretary and It prevailed unanimously. li. M. Waring ws elected assistant secre tary. Inasmuch as tbcro was n contest nn- n on need In ono delegation , the chairman was instructed to appoint a committee of Eovcn on credentials. The chair named ns the committee Charles Unlit , B. S. Baker , Omar Whltnoy , . W. P. Jicc.licl , 1C. Stuht , J. E. Hart , Sol Priuco , and thn committee retired. , 'A commlttoo of live on resolutions was then ordered , and tbo chair designated H. C. Patterson , B. li. Robinson , E. iM. J3t > rtlctt , W. U. Flshor , P. Sehwoncit. Ijlnt of Delogiitcri CoiiHlilcriMl. The committee on credentials arrived ut n conclusion In loss than ten minutes and re ported In favor of tbo list prepared by the cucrtjtnry nnil seating the Florence delegation consisting of Chapman , Simpson , ttoos , Hotick and Smith. They advised that no pioxlos bo iillowod and that the delegates present cast the full vote to which their dol- ccntlon was entitled. The report was adopted and the secretary read the full list of delegates entitled to scats. In order that ttiero might bo no mis takes. Alioutjhe Slnto I > rlrtntcn. On motion of J , B , Hcovo the temporary organization was made permanent. Dr. Spnuldlng called for nnothor readIng - Ing of the credentials from tlio Eighth ward , and protested iguliiHt the numo of A. F. Clark , which ho declared had no rightful place on the list. It was strlckbn out on Investigation und that of F. T. Shlnrock placed on the lUt Instead. Judge Ellor's motion to apportion the delegates to tbo state convention was amended by n mptlon to solocl tbo ninety- Jour delegates from the 100 dele gates sitting In tlio county convention , and again amended to allow each ward six , South Omaha eight , two from each country precinct , three at largo from the country und throe at largo from the city. Stuht wanted the fellows who did the work at the primaries to go to the conven tion , and unloaded a tirade ugulnst the men with plug lints and kid gloves uho stood nround in the corners trying to control the convention. Clout iirfu It ' | irc oiit at Inn. T. W. Blackburn protested against the allowance - lowanco of two delegates to Clontarf for llvo republican votes cast at the last state elec tion and six to the Fourth ward for over 1,400 republican votes cast at Unit election , Judge Kllor tboughlHUch a little- matter should nut figure , and that ono product was entitled to the sumo representation as an other. The convention , bowovor , did not agree with him. Ho found ono supporter in a Clontarf delegate , who wlldlv declared that uuy man who mild that Clontarf did not cast but tlvo republican votes was not tolling the truth. Chairman Whltmoro dryly remarked that ho hoped that no dqlegato would taicu offense aV such u-llttlo thing as being called a liar. Scciotury Whcolor suld ho wanted to road n few figures , as a delegate had been called a liar for lolling the truth , and bo road lha olllclal vote of IbCXJ , showing that Clontnrf had cast llvo votes for Hastings and Kasl Omaha twonty-llvo. That sealed the hash of those precincts , and the apportionment % yas llxed at seven for cacn city ward und South Omaha , and two for ouch country pre cinct with the exception of Clontarf nnd East Omaha , which were given ono cash. ' 1'hls Itift none at largo. The matter was not tottled without roll call , howovur , ns Ellor would not Accept an unequivocal , vivo voce voto. The "llggerH" were deculvo , as the city and South Omaha were almost tolld , and ovjn the country was dlvldo.1 almost evenly on tire question. Duly oft ho Committee. A motion to proceed to tin ) selection of delegate * biought Mr. linker to hla feet with n motion to proceed lo a t-ecret bullol to determine the cuoL'o of the convention for governor. That made Ellcr storm , and ho shook 'por tions of law booUs out of his whlstiers In paragraphs , sections und oven chapters , bui unllko tbo wrath of the righteous man , It fullod to cut the mustard. A crick devel oped In the Judicial neck , anil Mr. Baker was finally given an opportunity to speak to tbo question , . Hu said that IIVIIB the duty of the conven K tion to upreu upon a chok'O , an lha ktiitu blood ready to endorse that choice , und fur- thorimiro un Douglas county was conceded to bo the battleground of thn campaign n strong limn with united following was necessary. Ho InsUted that the dolwirp.tos ought to bo Instructed In advance , and that by following tbo plan sugpostnd the itelogutoi would uo\v on what platform they were elected nnd hove no ground * for occasioning nnv dl < - nppolntinonts , ' Cupthln Hurt ol South Omabu backed up the position Ukcn by Mr. Hnuur. A. U. Troup raised the point of order thai mkci'M amendment was not eermuno to tbo quuntlon , but the chair was fornlubt him. ( u ruling ou the poiut the chnlr tuld that the question of choice must bo mot first or last , nnd It made an almighty lot of difference In the selection of delegates as to whom tbo chotco for governor might bo. Judge Ellcr again said ho was opposed to a secret ballot. Ho was not afraid to openly volco his proforoncc , and ho wanted to vote openly and ho wanted to vote the motion down , elect , delegate * and Instruct thorn nftorward. A parliamentary tilt between Baker nnd Troup convinced Mr. Troup that there were several things In tbo books with which bo was not on Intimate terms. Mr. ( IlmrlnVclircr of tlio Third. Mr. Baker then proceeded lo glvo his at tention to Mr , Idler. Ilu remarked that ho was no coward hltnsolf , und thereby at tracted the attention of Charles Wchrer , who was endeavoring lo hold blmsolf upon n chnlr in the rear part of the hull. ' Sit down there , Bnkor , " vociferated Wohror In a llquldnto orofuso volco that was full of water bars and cradle holes. Did Baker sit downl Not In a manner perceptible ? to Iho naked ove. Slopping over to whore ho could see Iho uneducated oducnlor ho said that ho arose lo address tbo convention , "and , " ho continued , "you'll hoar .no and keep quiol ergot got out of the hall. " Mr. 'AWsrsr looked lonesome for a raoraont and than pulled In bis gaze and closed both doors behind It , nnd in another minute was fast asleep. "I know full well , " said Mr. Baker , "Iho accusations that will bo made after this con vention adjourns if tnls vote taken viva vnco. It will ho charged thai Uosowatcr , or Breath or Mercer or John Clark conlrollod a lot of fellows and lhat they did not dare to vote as they pleased. I don't hollavo thai such astalo of affairs exists , and I do bclievn lhat each delegate should have a chance lo vole Just as ho darn pleases. If there Is ono delegate hero who , for any reason under the sun , would feel embarrassed In openly voting his honest nnd sincere personal choice , I am In favor of protecting that ono and giving him an opportunity to express his preference untrammelled In any way. Our legislature decided lhat Iho best method of obtaining a fair und honest expression of opinion was by the Australian ballot system a system so secret that none other knows the act save God Almjghty , end Ho runs republicans. I know who my cholco Is , and I am not afraid nor ashamed to lot It bo Known or express It , but I boliofo that a secret ballot Is Ihe surcsl wav of securing an honest expression of sen timent. You can not object to this , unless you hnvo a lot of dull axes to grind , and they must bo allltred dull , too. "Uompmbcr , my friends , that wo nro workIng - Ing now for republican success , und we nro not ermding dull nxcs today. " Air. Ktnht on llaldhcads. When tbo npplauso subsided , the chnirman discovered Colonel Stuht , of Iho First ward , wildly waving his bands for recognition. "I want to say lo my friend over there , ho yelled , "thai I am Just as buldhoadcd as bo is , " and ho brushed bacu Iho Iwo locks that were tied In a hard knot over the shiny sur face. under which he has been ondeavorlue for llltyllvo yeura to cultivate a collection of logical and humorous Ideas , and exp > cd to view u section ot the Sahara desert big cnouch for n Now England farm. "Yes , " ri'tortod Baiter , "but I don't try lo disguise mine , " and then the house fell on Mr. Stuht. When the convention recovered from its abstraction somu ten minutes later , the gen tleman from Iho First word was allowed lo proceed , but ho had forgotten what ho wanted to say , and ho could only ejiculato that ho wanted the delegates selected first and instructed afterwards. Mr. Livingston Insisted that nine-tenths of inn delegates had publicly announced how they stood and whom they favored bnforo coming into the convention , and ho held that an open ballot should bo taken to show whether or not they were faithful to their constituency. "A secret ballot Is cowardly , " ho dramatically declared , "lio maltor how bravo Iho gentleman over there may bo. " In Form of a KuHolutlon. Then the committee on resolutions came In and asked to bo allowed to submit Its re- report , saving that it would probably bcttlo the question lhat was before the house , and the con volition decided to hear what the committee had to otTcr. * The lirst wa * a resolution Instructing the dulegutinn to the state convention to vole as u unit for the cholco of tbo convention and to do their utmost to se cure his nomination , and lhat if it became apparent that they could not suc ceed they should continue to vote ns a unit for whomsoever n majoritv of the delega tion should olcct. It was unanimously adopted , as. was a resolution endorsing the nomination of Harrison and 'Held and the platform adopted ut Minneapolis. Then ciiiuo & resolution provid ing that the convention should at once proccod lo bdllot to ascertain the cbolco of tbo convention for governor. That brought on trie same question lhat bud occasioned the previous controversy. The resolution was amended lo provide that the ballot be lalion secretly by the chairmen of Ibo various delegations and by them announ ced on roll call , nnd It carried overwhelm ! } ' us amended on a viva voce voto. But the open bnllot folks would not bo satlstlod with tna decision of the chair and Insisted on a loll call , which showed their defeat to bo by a vote of SS to 7J. And then Iho ballot was on. Tailing the I'li-Ht llullot. As soon as Ibo ballot was ordered Iho supporters of Ibo various candidates hustled out of their seals lo got In their work , and several outsiders also pressed tholr way upon Iho Moor of Iho convention lo assist in complicating manors so far as It lay in their power. So numerous and so much of a nuisance did they become that Bcoohor Hlgby complained to tlio chairman and an order was issued excluding from thij lloor nil not delegates and preventing them from mingling with Iho delegates for Iho purpose of exerting unduoinlluonco. Not , howuver until n determination w/s manifested to have a sorgoant-al-arins ap pointed If the order was not obeyed did tlio intruders defer lo Iho wish of Iho majority of Iho delegates. The lirst ballot resulted ns follows : Crounse. 71 ; Noyos , 53 ; lirontch , 15 ; Mercer cer , 10 ; MacColl.'J ; Whltoworo , ! i ; Majors , ' . ' . Noyon und llrouicliVllliilruw. . A second ballot was ordered , but before It was takon. Mr. Isuao Noyos ot Waterloo stepped upon the Btnc-.1 , nnd was greeted with uppluu&o. Ho Bald thai ho had been a republican for nearly forty yean. In fact ever slnco there had been a republican party , und bo helped to elect every president who had occupied the white house during that time with the. exception ot Buchanan und Cleveland , He know of the coed that the party had done , but lhat was history , and ho was talking of the future. Ho believed that the partv hud u mission yet lo perform , and lhat it must nominate good , clean men In order that It might bo accomplished , What ho had to say , however , was of a slightly different nature , and If ho was about to do or say anything that would hurl anv- ono's feelings ho said that ho wanted U un derstood that it would bo In the utmost kindness. Ho had not suggested his own candidacy or even thought of It until kind friends had apparently made a candidate ot him. ' No ouo duslros Iho success of Iho parly moiM thuii 1 do , " said the speaker , " .mil fearing that I may stand in the way of that success ami of the strong work necessary to lead to It , 1 must ask you .to cast your votes forwmoono else. " Mr. Noyes hud hardly taken his seal before fore Mr. Uroatcli had Iho , lloor. Ho said : "Mr. Noyos says lhat ho dolroi harmony. I have been In Ibo parly nearly If not qulto ns long u hu has , I ilaslro harmon v and hope lo see thn cbolco of this convention nomi nated "nt Lincoln and elected at the palls In November , Thanking my friends for voting fur mo , I wUh now to also withdraw my muni1. " Dlilu't KnowThiiy Wore In view of the turn affair * had taken Mr. Bulior suggoitfid that If there was no objec tion It would bo In order to inovo Crounso'a nomination by acclamation , H. H. Hobison In bohaU of Mr. IJroutch'fc ward Butd ho would second sucn a motion , Unitt took the lloor uud eudouvoreu to [ COMUSflSU O.N2EOO.NU l'AQtt. | AMID GREAT ENTHUSIASM Numerous Republican County Conventions Select Candidates and Delegates , JUDGE CROUNSE GENERALLY FAVORED Clay Comity' * mitlifnt Kndorio tlio Ail- inlnUtrnllnii nnil Declare for tlio 1'urlty of the llnllot Iloports 1'roui the Various Districts. CIAT CEN-rnit , Nob. , Aug. 1. [ Special Telegram to THC Hnn.I The Cloy counly republican convention was hold here today with ull the precincts represented bv a full delegation. Mon. C. W. Bortls was trade chairman and G. J. Thomas und Frank Young secretaries. The convention was largely composed of young republicans from the different precincts and was full of vim and enthusiasm , John Pulmor of Falrllold product nndV. \ . J. Tumor of Harvard were nominated for representatives and J , L , Ep- person for county attorney. It Is conceded by everybody that this Is a strong ticket. Following Is a list of delegates : State C. H. Epperson , D. M. Nottloton , A. B. Parkins , O. W. Churchill , Alex. Bauer , M. J. McDermott - mott , T. J. Jensen , John Peterson , E , Up- dyke , Frank Young , N. W. Johnson , L. U. Lonfest , M. N. _ Morrlll and G. S. Thomas. Senatorial C. W. Bortls , Wil liam Ash by , L. E. Burlmgamo , H. H. Stewart , O. W. King , Ashley Barnett , C. S. Bradley , S. V. Plielps , A. II. McBrldo , S. W. Christy , T. B. MoClolland , J. Everett , J. H. Shaw , Lee P. Schwab. Tbo convention passed strong resolutions endorsing Iho national Uckot and platform , favoring Iho protection of public and private properly wilbout Iho Intervention of Iho outside parties known as Pinkertons , favor ing thn rli'ction of railway commissioners by the people , denouncing bovcott , shot guns or other coercive methods of influencing voters , condemning the last legislature for Its many promises of reform and Its utter failure to put thorn Into effect , Iho revision of Iho state assessment and revenue laws so thai all property , bolh public and prlvato , shall bear Us equal share of the burden of taxation , and tbo Improvement of public roads. The delegation to the state contention , although unpledged , Is largely favorable to Judge Crounso for governor. Lincoln's Lurgo Attendance. NOKTII PLVTTI : , Nub. , Aug. 1. [ Special Telegram to TUB BEE. ) The republican county convention was held today with u largo attendance. The following delegates were chosen : State W. T. Wilcox , C. F. Hohrmin. A. S. Baldwin , C. F. hidings , Georcu 1C. Hayden , A. H. Davis , Charles Wyberg , Jerry Brottinghain , M.irtln Van- brucklyn. Congressional II. M. Grimes , P. L. Harper , H. A. McMurry , T. C. Patterson , G. C. Stoddard , J , A. Bacon , Tnomas Stlmpson , George E. French , W. H. Hill , J. B. Clayton. Senatorial and representative A. U. Davis , Fraim Trnev , Norman JacHson , William Woodhurst , C. F. hidings , A. H. Church , H. F. Forrest. Tbo convention nominated George E. French tor county at torney by acclamation. In S.illne County. Wiuicii. Nob. , Aug. 1. [ Special Telegram to Tin : Iiii.j : : At the republican county convention for Saline county held here today the following'.voro elected delegates : Stale T. C , Callahan , J. N. Beuhtol , J. L. Tid- balU T. H. Miller. H. M. Wells , C. McDnu- gall , Z Dillon , J. H. Browi , A. J. Justice. Fred Sue , James Ivewpler , Joslah Craig , Ed Leal , Li. H. Muman , C. B. Anderson , j , W. Hnrtman , H. D. Coo , D. M. Unmet" A. N. Dodson , J. W. Vunduyn.'und W. D. Akin. Congressional H. 1' . King. E. Whilcomb , J. W. Duwes , G. H. Hasltngs , W. H. Morri , Jerry Wilholm , John Jack , Joseph Tunic. W. H. Brown , T. A. Clements , P. W. O Bair. H. Alpross , William Kamp , F. L Dorwart , E. E. Butler , J. Nulnawortli , W. H. Staloy , J. A. Wild and E. W. Miskcll. Resolutions were passed Instructing the delegates to the .state convention for the re- nomlnatlon of G. H. Hastings for attorney general and tbo delegates to tbo congres sional convention for ex-Govertior Duwes for congress. Delegates to the float representa tive convention tor Gauo and Saline counties were also olo.-nod and Instructed for W. H , Leacockot Dowltt. nilinoio'N ( ireut Harmony. GKSEVA , Neb. , Aug. 1. [ Special Telegram to Tin : BBII.J Flllmoro counly republicans today met In convention and named Iho fol lowing Ucket : Counly nttornov , C. H. Sloan ; roprosonlntlves , E. L. Murlln of Fulrmouut nnd John Jensen of Genevu. The dolegatcs uro : State and senatorial J , M. Fisher. F. L. Williams , S. Lojsdon , W. S. Babcock , A. Murderock , W. Woodard. C. A. Warner , N. G. Tavlor , U. L. Clommons , John Uarsby , William Wluto and Clark Hobinson. It was ono of tbo moat harmoni ous conventions over bold in the couulv. The following resolutions were unanimously adopted : Ho It resolve 1 that we , the ronub- lloans of Kilimoro county In conven tion assembled , ender o the statesiimn- Itkoadin'nlslrallim of llonjainln Harrison and pledge our support ut tlio polls forlusie- ulcctlon.Vo uii'lorso ' and ratify the platform or the national republic.in party adopted at Minneapolis upon which wo Invite ovcrv lover ( if hib IIa'- und Htippoitoruf the constitution to stand. We pludue our hearty support to Harrison risen unit Held : tie | candidates who In the day nt national peril iiiilther IIled on tlio stars and stripes nor sent hired substitutes to the fiont.Vo endorse thu MulClnloy bill whluh has proved tbe wlsustcoiiiinurclul legis lation nf the lust thirty yirus und Us ex cellent \vorltlns for good , and stamp us false tlio prophets of evil ot I BUI.Vo admire and common 4 thu itru it An.erle ii secretary who has made the United stiles the lirst diplomatic potturon earth on Ills doctrine of leclpioflty , extended IIB cr.iniueicu with every nation on the earth , thus tlvlii | > to every producer nnd litlorcr the benullls of thn products of his own skill and labor. Wo congratulate thu counliy upon Its splendid piosperliy , Its soun I , stable und liberal finan cial condition und the hluh order of mor illty sustained by mireltlunsVo \ would heiitlly endorseIho camlldauv of I'otur Youn ers , jr. , for thu nomination of thu runnhllcuii ticket for state tieasirer ( airl lierebv Instruct the delegates to the state convention to use their utmost olfortH to secure that result. Hull Counly for CrouiiHf. GIUNII IIMNII , Neb , , Aug. 1. ( Special Tolotfrum to Tun BKE.J The republicans of Hall county mot in convention this after noon. The assemblv was called to order by Chairman of Central Committee. 3. p. Mobloy , Judge Hanlson was made per manent chairman and F. M. Penny ( secre tary. George U Caldwell wits declared the unanimous cholco of the convention for state senator and was inked to numo His own dele gation. W. W. Mitchell , n merchant of Wood Klvor , and W. H , Harrison , a lumber man of Grand Island , were t.onilnatod for members of the legislature. Dr. Jackson of Dontpbmi was nominated for coroner. The following delegates are state' A. Abbotl , G. H. tThummcll , Harry Harrison , 10. C. Huckonborgor. T. A. Tavlor , / B. Partridge , 1. M. Colo. F. M. penny ! Churli1. " Ludurman , U. P. McCulclicon , G , L. House and M. Hpinlc. The convention was addressed by W. E. Androivs of. Hasting * , candidate for congress , und Mr. Pjluo of Pittsburg. Thulr talks were met with tre mendous applause. The notion of the con vention was harmonious and enthusiastic from beginning to end , The ticket U con- slderoJ a Htrong ouo. The delegates uro understood to favor Judge Crounso for governor , though unin- structod. Hurt County JCopuljIicuni. TKIUMUI , Nob. Auu. 1 [ Special Tolo. cram to TIIK BiiU.I Tlio republican counly convention mot hero today und WUH very harmonious. H , W. Glllls was no ml tuned for county attorney. For representative to ttto lugUlaiuru John F. Kesilor win nom inated by acclamation. Fremont Evorolt was tendered the honor to solcet thu delegates gates lo Iho senatorial convention. Thov aroV. : . M. Nosblt , J , U. Sulhorhtnd , E. E. Bard well. E. F. SUson , J. Hall , J. M. Peebles , George HuuUbergcr , Fiomuut Ev erett , C..K. Cull , J , Bftb , J Q. Arthur , J , K. Hancock. They hrc > for Eugcno Moore for auditor. Judge Crtturiio Is favored for governor though n < ) Instructions were Issued. OiiRo'a Convention \VplconiiMl Mi-Klntry. BBATIUUE , Nob. , Aup * . 1. [ Special Telegram - gram to Tnn BirJ The Gage countv re publican convention was hold bore today , with 11 delegates In attendance. N. T. McUucn of Ada'ms was made chairman and Ed S. Miller ot Barncston secretary. The convention mot n't , 1 1 a. m. nnd took a noon recess , reassembling , it 1 p. in. At 1:30 : tlio convention delegates mnrchod In n body to receive Governor William McKinley , Jr. , who arrived nt'J p. m. on iho B. & M. from Chicago. Ho was escorted uptown lo Iho Paddock hole ) , where bo made a brief talk acknowledging tha grand welcome tendered him In Nubmka and by Boatrlco. Ho paid o glowing tribute to tbo administration ot President Harrison and predicted hU triumphant re-election. Ho was ns certain of the republicanism of Nebraska as ho was of Ohio. The convention reassembled at , 2:15 : p. m. , and nt once got uqwn to business. The fol lowing ticket wits' nominated : Countv at torney , U. W. Sabln ; senator , Alex Graham ; representatives , C. B. nines of Udell , P. H James of Highland and H. J. Merrick of Adams. John Wardlow was endorsed for float representative , with authority lo ohooso his own delegation , George A. Murphy was chosen chairman of the county republican central commltlco , Resolutions endorsing Sonalor A. S. Pad dock nnd Instructing tha legislative , del egation to vote , for his return lo Iho sonata of too. United Slates were unanimously adopt9d , as was n resolution welcoming Governor McIClnloy to Beatrice. The following delegates were elected : G. E. Emery , F. E. Wbyman. Ed S. Miller , S. B. Grant. G. W. Mnurcr , O. H. Phillips , John Ault , Phillip Blldarnngel , Henry Alborl , H. J. Cully , Toorriat Lopordovln. G. U. Fouko , J. T. Greenwood. Georso H. Scbrovc- dor , John Yoho , vVotson Plckeroll , J.B.Bnrch , Jacob Bond , S. S. Austin , William Ball. Hugh Glasgow , J. B. Williams , H. C. Stoll , J. C. Burch , Jarces Brekott. Elmer Kerr , W , C. Brooks , R. F. Davii. Congressional E. J. Miller , C. S. Otis , , W. E. Worsslck , J. E. Cobboy , sr. , Lee Spenfor , J. C. Emory , H. J. Olmstod. Joshua Yarns , L. Miller , S. M. Blylho , Phil Bildcraugcl. J. P. Cully , J. P. Wlor , J. M. Burnhain. A. L. Cook , C. B. James , J. E. Kellep , il.C. Sloll , John Knmsr , Fred Damkrovcr , Andy Kerr , D. E. Bunch , S. K. Hounds , J. D. White , J. M. Wilkinson , F. L. Kmcald , J. Lddlngton , J. W.Cuver. . KnUinslnstla ami Hnrmonloiis. Gu INT , Neb. , AMg. 1 [ Special Telegram to Tin : BIE. : | The republican county con vention mot at Madrid today and nominated B. F. Hastings , C. H. Beaumont. F. D. Cod ding , M. L. McCullougn and I. J. Howe state delegates. Senatorial E. A. Phelps , M. L. McCullough , 1. .W. Roes. Represen tatives W. H. Purdyl'E. Welsbaar and J. H. Fillmoro. The convention was harmon ious and enthusiastic. Keith's ll < innl > 1Icin : runners. OCULU.M , Neb. , Aaz. 1. [ Special Tele gram lo Tin : BEE. ] The republican county convention mot here today and elected dele gates to the state , cofagrCHsIonal and repre sentative conventions Tbo ulmosl birmony prevailed. Snlritcn resolutions were adopted cndorslhir Harrison's administration , the McKlnloy tariff law , recommending that an amendment to the constitution ba passed authorizing the election of a sta'to board of railroad commissioner , nnd also that Iho Ir- rigallob laws bo atneudod giving the people the right to form" Irrigation districts. Tha convention was lirgcly composed of farmers. John H. Brothorton , wits ronomlnalod for county atlornoy byacrlaniation. ALIHON , Nob. , AUJT. , J. [ Special Telegram to Tiic" BEE. ] The ropnnllains of Uoono counly hold an eiithus\a \ tVo convention hero today ! All parts fit too count- were well represented. Tboiiorofaiatlomj wore : Rep resentative. Twonty-sebond district. J. D. Bruwor ; ' county a'tlorn'oy , F. S. Howells ; commissioner , Second district , J. C. Mann. Tbo delegates are : Suite J. IJ. Brewer , S. S. Hartley , Loran Clark , J. W. Pattonon. It. F. Williams. James Myers , Charles Jacobson , J. K. Koom. Senatorial M. J. Thompson , D. A Lewis , H. G. Cross , U. C. Wilson , Kllas P6erson | , T ) . H. Tate , ChWrlos Ulloy , J. A. Prlco. _ ' CKOUNsU ISA FAVUKITU. ItoinilillcaiM Throughout the State P With DoiiKlus County's Action. LINCOLN , Nob. , Auz.-l. [ Special Telegram to THE BEE.J The receipt of tbo news from Omaha this evening that Iho solid deloijailon from Douglas counly would come to the slate convention lo work for tlio' nomination of Judge Crounse has cleared up the poli tical atmosphere considerably. Although the convention dqcs not meet un til Thursday a Inrco number of delegates und others who alwnys attend iho big republican gathering are already hero and ruoro are arriving oji every train. P. O. Hcdlund came in this morning from Holdro'go and has been pushIng - Ing hU auditorial boom vigorously all day. H. C. Wortbam arrlvod Ihls evening. The members of the Salmo county convention are here lomorrow. They claim lhal they are undecided on the covqrnorshlp but all talked with are favorable to Crounso. The delega tion will bo for Uoworman for auditor. There is a general feeling hero tonight that the probabilities of Crounso's nomination uro Increasing every hour , Oi u IK'S Ito'.inlilU'iin Clnl ) . TEK MUI , Neb , , Aug. 1. [ Spoclal lo THE BEE. ] About fifty of Tokamdh's staunch republicans , headed by a brass band of Ion pieces , drofo to Crulg Saturday ovonlng to "take a band" in , iho organization of a Harrison and Uqld club ul lhat placo. On Iho way ever several farmers Joined In and by iho tlmo iho party reached Craig Ibo pro cession wus swelled Ho fifteen loams , The llltlo hall was crowded to standing room , a healthy sprinkling of formers being ob served among tno uunlonco. judges Charles T. Dickinson and , II , Wade 151111s made Iwo ringing Hpoochos , ifio hourew responding with hoarly ishoorfl. J Judge Dickinson dwelt at some length upon the preamble ot Iho pooplo's party and nlso tbolr platform * Tbe speaker said ho would not refer to U > u < democratic- platform for the reason thuro was nothing In it. tie said the pooplti'd p rty referred to this country as composed of IAO classes , "mUlior.ttlres und tramps , " Ho failed to find a single millionaire uMDn'uudicnconnd fewer persons willing lo.be called t ramps. Judge Gillls took occasion to brand a faw state ments made by ono Ml \ " Rork , u wild man from Oregon , who hart been cbusln around ever the country prilling anarchy oa the bacic , as false. . ' After the speeches Ilia organisation of tbo club was In order. OWc r * were elected us follows : President , Joa Bayer ; vlco pres ident , J. C. Martin ; secretary. V. C. Kerr ; Ironsuror , H. J. Nqsbli1 ; executive com- mlllco , Wl'.llam Klsy , U. D. McCoun , M. Kennedy , Arthur UlaekMoiio and W. L. Ireland , Tlio club starts out with 107 names on Us roll , ThoVopubllcaus of Hurt county are thoroughly nivako. this year , nnd iripun to roll up ono of tholr old-time major ities at the pols ) In November. Six pre cincts of the county now have clubs , the uggrogute meinbvribip of whloh Is In excess of the entire vole In tbo counly polled for Judge Post. TJirco months to work yet , and three inoro prccllicui in the county to boor from , _ _ _ i _ _ _ Anxious to Iliur ( luvurnor .U < tKinl y. DKATIIICB , Nob. , Aug. 1. [ Special Tole- grum loTiu : IKB ) , | Governor William Me- Klnloy of Ohio gave an Informal reception to the old soldlora'aaduhelr ' families at iho Auditorium tonight. A great throng was present and a graiTtr oed tlmo was Indulged in. Tbo most elaborate preparations are beIng - Ing made for th'q parade utul demonstration preceding the governor's speech at the Cbau- tauqua grounds tomorrow , on tbo occailon of the adjourned session of the Cunutuuquu. Full tun thousand people uro oxpeotod to bo present. Already o great number of btrang- ON are In Iho oily from nil parts ol the states of Kansas. Iowa Had Missouri to hoar Mu- Kiuloy. GATHERING FOR THE FRAY Indepandont Leaders Laying Thsir Wires for tbo State Convention , NUMEROUS CANDIDATES TO BE SATISFIED How Itnnrnpy Will Ilntortnln Her Onritts TlioinumU Mny Ho Comfortably Soatoil In the Mammoth Tout All Can Ho Accommodated. tiNKY , Nob. , An ? . 1. [ Special Tele- gr.un loTiiu Bee. ] The indepomloct van guard began lo arrlvo ibis evening lo sot lines for the forthcoming convontton. All Is In rcadlnojs for tholr reception so far as the city Is concerned. Accommodations hnvo boon secured for 1,590 people , nnd Iho onlor- latnmout committee Is well organized for Iho work of stowing away the horde of llrod politicians lhat will bo In attendance. W. C. Holdonof Lincoln. odltorof _ Llbcrly , came last evening , und has his scalping knlfo ready for Iho fray In whloh General Van Wyck will , it Is suppo od , play a prom inent part. The convention tvllt bo hold In n mammoth tent which has been pitched In Iho vicinity of Lauo ICoarnoy. It is 133 foot In dlatnoter , nnd will comfortably accommo date 4,800 people. Among the loaders already In the Hold of battle Is General Van W.vclc who Is comfor tably established at the MlcUvay. J. B. V. Wolfe of Lancaster U hero with a largo sized gubernatorial bao In his hat and It Is assert ed by those who claim to know thai ho would oven bo sallsliod with Iho state treasurer- ship plum or even anything which may boo up. up.A , .T. Gustln dropped in for n visit with his folks to Jay and will incidentally take in the convention with a view of being chosen state auditor. W. 11. Dock was on decit among the early arrivals and will assert his sway over ' as many of his Independent bralhron a.t pos sible , lie Is not real stiro what ho wants but ho has n cravlnc deslro not to bo loft from Iho list of lucky ones. Charles I'lrtle , secretary ot Iho Indopci.dcnt state central committee , Is hero ready to take command of Ibo force ? . Everything bids fair for a big lime. The bndgos lhat have been prepared for the independent delegates nro printed on cot ton cloth made at Iho Kearney cotton mill. This will bo a practical demonstration to the brethren lhat McKlnleylsm has made it pos sible to tnanufacturo cloth In Nebraska. MICHIGAN'S GiitltVMANI > CK. Action Commenced to Test the I.ust Ap- jporHoiiMii'iit' * Legality. Munsox , Wls. , Auir. 1. Tharsuit to test the legality of tbo , last gerrymander was begun toaay wbot\iC. E. Estabrook served upon Attorney General O'Connor the pre liminary papers in the proice inga. The petitioner Is C. F Lamb , a local attorney , who calls upon Iho attorney coucral lo ask leave of the supreme court to bring notion. The nrtlon Is to be fouL'hl on tbo same gen eral principle as that following In Iho earlier suit , save that Ihe bill docs not declare Irrogularilio-i as far as the following of county lines Is coucorned. Tbo lirst petition lo tbo court will bo submitted at tbo next sitting. Whoa the petition was presented to the attorney general ho said ho would on- noun'oQ his decision later. Kenning It Warm nt I'almcr. PAUIEII , Neb. , Aug. 1. [ Special Tele gram lo THE Bun. ] Hon. Leo M , Woodruff of Michigan addressed Ibo Prodigal club hero tonlghl. The usual Third district en thusiasm was manifested. Woodruff's ' sooech elicited loud applause. The light Is warm In Ibis territory und no prospects of gelling ttuehcoolor. The ladles here nro organising a Ladles Republican club , nnd hive : seventy members enlisted ivith every ono enthusiastic for Mr. Wood ru IT. Palmer Is becoming a political center and a rally hero'moans a Urge crowd and plenty of enthusiasm. The ladles club will procure uniforms and participate In the mealing of the grand old party. Meiklejohn's campaign is o triumphant march , while Kuipcr'a name is hardly mentioned. Quito a delegation go from hero to hear McIClnloy's speech ut Lin coln. Weaver KntlinsluHtlciill } ' Ileceivml. GiiAXD JUNCTION , Colo. , Aug. 1. Ganorai Weaver and party arrived hero at noon today and Wiiro met ut tbo depot by an Im mense throng. General Weaver's appear ance was loudly cheered by both republicans and democrats. A lengthy procession escorted the party to their hotel. Muny buildings on the route they traversed were handsomely decorated. Tonight a grout audience listened to Mr. Weaver , who , in the course of his remarks , touched unon trusts , silver and Iho revolu tion occurring throughout the land in favor of the people's party. General Weaver and party go west In the morning. Hallno County Uoinocrnts. Wii.nnu , Nob. . Aug. 1. [ Special Telegram lo Tun BIE. : | At Iho Saline county demo cratic convention today the following were olcotcd as delegates to the democratic state convoutlon : W. F. Wolfo. T. B. Parker , E. Schilling , H. S. Fuller , H. C. Vance , John Buck , J. W. Wehn , Jr. , W. W. Cochran , s , . S. Alloy , J. P. Chesney. John Knight and Gus Friend , Congroislonal A. C. Board , E. Harrington , J. H. Smith , J. M Baintor , H. L. Mclntvro , S. S. Allov , C. E Moore , J. W. Wobn , Jr. , C. E. FrlonJ , U J. Cross , William MoMuskorand H. B. Shull. The delegates to the congressional conven tion were instructed for General Victor Vlf- qualn. l > il > .itu nl itnrwall. BUIIWF.I.L , Nob. , Aug. 1. [ Special to Tin : Bii.l : : Saturday night In the open air in front ot the Palace hotel In this place no- cunod the Joint discussion between H. E. Dabcock , the clear , logical , republican orator tor of northern Nebraska , and T. W. Bart- ley , tbo well Known independent. Uaucock opened the debate with an argument lasting ono hour and thirty minutes. Hartley fol lowed with ti two hours talk. Babcock closed the dlscuislon and Ills worthy of remark Ibat more than ono Independent made very complimentary remarks us to him nnd were slloni as to their own cauao. Hole County' * Cunilliluto. STUAIIT , Nob. , Aug. 1 , [ Special Tele gram to TUB BBE. | Hell county is enthus iastic for Judge ICInkald for congress. In the event of his name going baforo the con vention as n candidate the Holt county dele gation , of which ho Is chairman , stand ready to give him their undivided support. It Is believed that ho would mauo greater Inroads upon the alliance vote than any olhnr republican - publican In Iho district , who could bo nomin ated. _ _ _ Kxtnt Krsulou Cnlli'il , LINSINO , Mloh , , AUK , 1.-Governor Win- aus tills afternoon Issued a proclamation call- Ink' an extra session of Iho legislature to moot Friday , August fl , ut noon , for the pur pose of rearranging the sena orial districts und apportioning anew the representatives among the counties and districts , and for the trant > actinii of b'icu otbor business ud may bo laid before It. Tlio Di.utll Itoll. As'KAi'oi.ii , Md. , August 1. Ex-United Stutos Senator Anthony Kennedy , aged 80 years , died hero yesterday , KKAIINKV , Nob. , Aug. 1. fSncolal Telegram - gram lo THIS Ben. ] Mrs. A. T. Gamble , wife of the cashier of the Buffalo County National bunk , died yesterday. The remains wilt bo taken in Iho morning to Marshall , Mich. , for interment. Nob. , AUK. 1. [ Special Tolo- grK o THE BRE.J Coronor-ciect Marcun Melolrlt died Just ns the l > t hour of July ill expired. Mr. McCormlok was 80 yonra old and the oldest inhabitant cf this section of the country. I LOUISVII.U : , Ky. , Aue. 1 fJonoral Fry died tonighl nt the Soldiers home. O.V Two Serious Wrecks Itoniiltlni ; In Ocnth nnil Injury. Si'i'.ixnnr.Lt > , O. , Aug. 1. A freight wreck on the Big Four nt noon derailed thirteen cars ut Cold Springs four miles west of here. No ono was hurt. The wrecking crow has been busy all afternoon clearing tiio wrack which prevented the trains from passing. A sldo track ha * boon built allow ing trains to nass. An oil car Illlod with gnsollno wag wrecked end caught fihi from n spark from n workman's plpo. There wet no explosion for an hour after- waws. The working crow havlnc been called off for feai1 ot an explosion , they to- turned In forty minutes , and twenty mliulo ? afterwards the gnsollno exploded , throwing the oil car a distance of JiJU foot. There were no fatailtlop , but a number of rallro.nl men nnd quarrymen were oadly burned uboul Iho fuco and neck. The most seriously burned Nora : J. L. WmiHow , chief train dispatcher of the Ulg Four. T. J. Es'iii.isir , trainmaster. J. tl. Biiiutr , general mas tor mechanic. J. C. NRI.M > .V. chief engineer. J. C. CutNKr. ynrdmastor. About olifhtoon qimrrymon worosllKhtly burned. Loss about $ $ , UOO. The cause of the wreck was a broken axle. AVrcok of it lllj * Four Trnln. ST. Loun , Mo. , Aug. 1. It Is reported hero that the limited otuibound passenger on the Big Four , which loft here nt 9 p. m. , collided with a freight train at Edwardsvlllo Junction tonight , the cnelnc r and flroman being Killed and a largo number of pass engers Injured , several f.itnlly. Dispatches bavo been sent both lo this city und Alton for a number OT physicians. The accident was caused , It li thought , by a dlsobcdloiu-a of orders. The eastbound train bad on'crs to wait at Edwardsvlllo crossing for the Incoming train. Aflorw.ilt- ing what he thought to bo a reasonable time , the engineer pulled out and rant tbo other train on the curve. Information at midnight Is that the engineer nnd llroman of the In coming train were killed and several of the passengers seriously injured. It Is. not thoughl , however , lhat any will dlo. The wreck was caused by Iho passenger running Into an open switch on which the freight train was standing. Tbo killed are : ENGINEER EDWAUt ) HOFKMANof Mat- teen , nho loaves u wife and llvr children. I'MHEMAN WILLIAM UAKUIU'T , Mattoou. UKSVLT OF Xltli V.tUOUH. It Itrcmumrn.ls to 1'ostpono Action on the I'll I r Appropriation. WASIIISOTO.V , D. C. , Aug. 1. The demo crats nf the house hold a caucus tonight for Iho purpose of consultation and if possible to como to an agreement upon seine plan by which the present deadlock can bo broken and an adjournment of congress brought about. The last caucus hold under circumstances similar to Iho presonl condition ot nftuirs in the house resulted in n decision to lay over until December the dlrecl tixx'blll , against which tha ( Uibuslcrlng at lhat tlmo was directed. A similar plan of campaign was pursued In the caucus tonight and the dobuta to n largo extent proceeded u'pOn" resolution ottered by Mr. Mutchlarof Pennsylvania , propdslng to lay over until December noxf. a votu on the proposition to appropriate $ > ,000,0'JJ In aid of the World's fair. There were about lOil members present with Mr. Holmaii us presiding olllcer. Mr. 'Mut Ciller's Kcsolntlon. The resolution offered by Mr. Mutchlor was in throe parts and in substauco as fol lows : That there shall be n vote on a separate World's fair bill , appropriating f5UOOOJO In aid of Iho World's lair on Iho 7lh of Decem- bet ; next , after bix hours debito , and that only thorough amendment shall bo In order. This provision is to prevent continued llll- bustorlng through the olTuring of numerous amendments. The second part of the resolution pi-ovlde.s that Iho house shall lay the motion of Repre sentative Bliighum ot Pennsylvania on Ibo tp bio and vote to reconsider its concurrence In the senate amendment and Insist on Us disagreement theroto. The third branch of this resolution pro vides for the continuance ot ttio Dockery subcommittee on appropriations , which In vestigated tbo World's fair management , with authority between now and December lo look Into Ibo financial condition of the fair , a report on Iho needs of Iho bald enterprise to bo made to the hoaso on the lirst Monday In December. The resolution was much debated in a calm manner , most of tbo mem bers present being unusually quiet. Mr. Mutchlor explained Ibo nurposcs and objects of his resolution snd urged the demo crats lo adopt it as the best way out of the present diniculty , and as n moans whereby the government could aid the talrlf circum stance. ? showed it nccuisary , to prevent a failure that would reflect upon the American government. Mr. Itellly OITVrH n Snlistltuto. Mr. Hellly of Pennsylvania followed Mr. Mutchlor , opposing hfs colleague's resolu tion , und offered the following as a substitute for U : "II U the sense of this caucus that Ibo house shall bo allowed to vote on the pending ing motion , numolv , the motion to lay on the table Ihe motion to consider the vote by which the house agreed to concur In the sen ate amendment No. ! i)8 ( ) without thu Interpo sition of any further dilatory motion. " Mr. Mclirear.v of Kentucky supported the Mu chlor resolution nnd 'Hjoresontntlvo Bushuell of Wisconsin opposed it. Speaker Crisp mudo HOIIIO remarks which in part were directed nt the unprecedented method by which Iho fair appropriations nnd been acted on In the appropriation bill. Speaker Crisp's speech was In favor of the adoption of the resolution. Mr. Dockory of Missouri look iho same sldo. Among iho speakers on the other sldo were Meisr * . Follows of Now York , Babbitt of Wisconsin and O'Neill. ' The majority , however , was very largely against tbo World's fair. The Ih'kt vote was taken on Mr. Kollly's substitution for the resolution of Mr. Mutchlur. The chairman , Mr. Holinan. expressly Hinted thai tlio vote would bo persuasive- only nnd would not bo binding. Tbo vote resulted In the defeat of Uoilly'H resolution by ( i'J ' nays nnd ill yeas , and Ihon thoMutehlor reso lution lo throw iho appropriation over until December was carried by practically iho same vote , whereupon the caucus ndjournnd , The result WUH received with manifesta tions of displeasure by the World's fair men , and expressions of fueling between the two smos became qulto warm nt iho close of the caucus. The result of iho caucus Is not de cisive in any way , but the adoption of the resolution places iho World's fair men ut a dliadvanlago , und Is clearly a gain for tbolr opponents. _ hy tint 1'renldpnt. WABHIXOTOX , D. C. , August 1. The presi dent today signed the act limiting tbo hours of laborers and mechanics employed on pub lic works. Ho also signed the Joint resolu tion providing for u temporary extension of the appropriations coming under the sundry civil appropriation aot. ' 1 ho resolution was received bv the president ut - o'clock and ho Immediately nfllxed his signature to It. The eight hour law was Introduced in congress by Ueprosontatlvo John O'NoIll of Missouri , former chairman of tbo labor com mittee. und was prepared by the labor union. It prohibit * ull employes ot tlio government from working ever eight hours nor duy , and ox tends the rule to those workIng - Ing under government contractors. Itrnimiril U'orK. WASHINGTON , D , C. , Aug. 1. Work was resumed at the eovurumout printing ofilco ibis afioruoon , PLATTSHODTH'S ' COSILY FIRE Waterman Opera Homo Block Completely Dostrovod by the Flames. ORIGIN OF THE FIRE IS A MYSTERt llcllcvcit to 1)0 tlio Work of Iiicrndlnrlei- > Kfl'iirt * of the I'lre Dcpirtmenl of Llttlo Avnll Npltrnskit 8tnla .VtiVtfl , PiATTMtotrni , Nob. , Aug. 1. [ Special t TIIK BKII.J Plattsmouth suffered n disas trous llro yesterday. Between 1 nud U o'clock Waterman's Open * nouso was discovered to bo on tire , nnd within iv\o hours Iho hand. some nnd sightly building was n mass ot rblns. The flro wni discovered by Pollco UTM cor Black. HP was standing on the corner of Fifth nud Mnln streets when ho hoard the sound of * a heavy explosion. Itn- modlnlcly ihoroaftor smolto nnd flames were discovered escaping from Iho building. Henry Tarlch ran lo iho Uro alarm station aud turned out an alarm. Black came down to Iho building and dlicovorod iho flro lo Imvo ob tamed full and complete headway In tha upper stories. Wllhln a very few minutes after the lira was discovered the ontlro upper part of the building was a mass of tlatnos. The lire department was soon on the ground but , for sorao unexplained reason , tbo pres sure of the water worKs was so small as to render their efforts of little avail. In fact , Iho pressure was so lluhl that It would not throw water across the street. The llro gained steady headway and soon threatened Iho onllro business center of Iho city. It wus soon ovldont that the opara house was doomed to destruction nnd the llro depart ment turned tholr attention lo saving ad jacent buildings. This was no small task , as the llro was a rod-hot ouo and buildings on the opposite corners of the street caught flro repeatedly. The llromon , however , succeeded in keeping the llro within its original quarters. Vnluo of the I'roperty The destroyed building was on of Iho finest amusement houses Iq Iho slolo and was valued al foO.OOO. Il was owned by John Waler " man and for Iho past ten "years , or during it * whole period of existence , was managed by J. P. Youug , now of Lincoln , Neb. It was opened ul September , ISS'J , by Fay Tomplo- lon. The Insurance on Iho building wai only $ - . > a,000. Mr. Waterman hud implicit faith In iho water works of this city , and so only carried a light insurance. The building bad sixty-six feet frout'and was divided lilto three store rooms. The east room was occu pied bv Joe Klein with a stock of clothing. Mr. Klein's stock was n tolal loss. It was valued at$10,000 with an insurauco of $12,000. The middle room wus occupied by M. B. Murphv & Co. , groceries and qucouswaro. Tholr stock was valued at $ , ' 1,500 and Iho In surance amounted to $ : ! , OJO. Nothing of this stock was saved. The basement bad been. used as a bowling alloy and pool find billiard , room. The loss fell on F. G. Egcnbergor und wns estimated at $ . * > 00 with no tusurapoo. Tbcro Is considerable speculation as to tha orlL'in of the llro. That it was of Incendiary origin tbcro seems lo bo no aoubt. There was nothing kept in Ibo house lo cause an explosion so far as can be learned. From iho statements of tboso first on tno ground it BoeniR to bo conceded that the ( Ire starlcd on Iho stngo. The cullro loss on tha building and contents was $70,000. with Insurance of 28.UOi ) . Ouo of the most serious features of the lira Is that It deprives the people of this city of any ball lo h < jld meetings In. The building was the only hall of uny sUe in the city. Will Hold it DUtrlct Fair. Wn.coX , Nob. , Aug. 1. [ Special to TUB BEI : . ] Tha four counties , Franklin , Harlan , Phelps and ICoarnoy , have united and will hold a district fair at Wilcox on account of her central location and oasv access on the 13. & M. and St. Joe & Grand Island rail roads. The association has boon organized with $10OU9 capital Mock. M. Mcara ot Franklin count } Is president ; D. C. Shutor of this place secretary , and G. D. Coulant of Kearney counly Ireasurer , togolher with a board of eight d' ' roc tow who are prosperous and influential farmers , will bo tbo efficient managers of tbo association. Tbo associa tion bus purchased eighty-live acres of line level ground Just north of Iho city for fair grounds. The work of grading the track and nrcutlng suitable- buildings will bo pushed forward to completion as quickly as possible In ordur thai they may hold a fair this fall , Besides having a good agricultural display there will bo a line stock show In connection. Ono other prominent feature will bo a milo kilo-shaped track running east and wosl for iho bopetlt of tbo horsemen. The association ex pocli to hnvo ouo of tha very best trucks In the west for tbo tralnlngot bornos. There am a number of fine trolling horsot In tula Vlclnllj. _ AftlT UllllCOIIHIMl MllOOIlUtH. P/l'lU.lON , Nob. , Augusl 1. ( Special to Tun Uiu. : ] A warrant was issued today for the arrest of Jack Blgley , who is accused of having run an unlicensed liquor Joint down on the counly line near South Omaha for some tlmo. Ilia hearing comes oft before County Judge Hoyt tomorrow. There is nlso some lulk of prosecuting iho proprlelots of the saloon ut the S irpy mills for Infrac tions of the Sunday law , tha terrible- acci dent at this place a weak ago having been caused by a young man taking on too much Sunday beer , and being unable to navigate his team. The result wus that Farmer Smith's team was scared and Smith's neck was broken , 'l C nnv for ( I Slock MilpmentH. Cituvi ui > , Nob. , Aug. 1. [ Special to TUB BKI ; . ] Stock shipments have commenced hero. The B. & M. handled fifteen trains within the last week. Several extras Imvo also pussod ever Iho Fremont , Elkhorn & Missouri Valley. Siocic looks fair. There will bo a big shipment this fall from this locality. FAIICIIUHV , Nob. , Aug. 1. [ Special lo Tun DEI : . | The mortgage indebtedness for Jef ferson county for Jill v Is as folio wj ; Farm morlgugos tiled , 10. f iU , ( i5.75 ; released , lilt , $ J7n'J5 ; city mortgages tiled , 'J , (4,141.50 ; released - leased , 14 , J9 " ( W.VJ ; chattel mortgages filed , 01 , $ , ' : ! ,0r0.74 ; roloasoo , 43 , I17.4SJ.75. ( Jninil Inland I'lrni Il ovoil. | GIIAND ISLAND , Nub. , Aug. 1. [ Special Ti-Iegrnm loTnii BKE. ] The tlrm of Thuin- melt & Platt was dissolved today by mutual coiibunt. George H. Tluimmoll will talio the collection and real nstato department wblla W H. Plall will continue tbo law. JO//.VAOJV G'OC/.V'/'V'fl All tlio Htoukmuu Now ut Choyennu A Ini ; Thflr Trial. Cnr.YUNNii , Wyo. , Aug. 1. [ Special Telegram - gram to TIIK BEE. ] The forty-two Htockmon prisoners arrlvod from Luramla this after noon al 4 o'clock in charge of Deputy Sheriff Holes of Johnson countv. There were quite a number of tholr friends at the depot lo groct thorn , and much handshaking ensued , All the men looked well uinon the prisoner * , except Ibo Toxani. They were all lurned ever lo Deputy Sheriff : WilKcs of tnls counly who will bavo mime- illato clinrgo nf Ilium under tha direction of Sheriff Kelly. The arrival of the men brought out mnny spectators along tlio streets , but no demon strations of aty sort were mado. Harry U'Huro , n man from tlio northern part of this county , dropped into the hall to look oa. Ho is n rustier sympathiser. Tbo Tcxans buttled him out In a very unceremonious wuy. In tbo regular order of things the case * will not bo tried until iho November term of court , bul a Bpccial term mav bo bold ioouer. , Judge Scott will nicildo la tbo trial.