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'vc - - - - - .FV .13 VifTVI W8 -. a r '.? ? mb. - 2?yev sr ' r nsV ' -S i-a- A F li ir - ' " Columbus mxvaCL " "Tsi 1C. K. TURNER Ai CO., solBummmm, XT( Omtnt, bi sail, postage atspaid. BlX smsQamtsam .... WBDNESDATJEJANUARY 29, 897. Mas. HHHtMit4AiiHhti0tMllwtemiU nnnnm waaw m enm ,Bfl,"laKT ifcm uRiHr&L i at Mt JevaasZtno ammto UA nvSMtaM la jaMer ae- 0OSBOT M asnanaaaaBB L lTTft 'Hrbaikiato 1L at Insmnn Ce. an eBMBasemasskteeeswn'eSBmwMB.mast 'liMiornina-'-'T-''11 bobb of tke writer. liable ia every wv-wrm pexftky. emm ttoa. aeparatsly. Ottawa fcaav The eight Bryan elector net at Lin coln last week, casting all their votes for ' Bryan, bnt dividing them equally Cor Sewall and Watson. Fred Hetx of Omaha was selected as messenger to . 'carry the vote to Washington. For this service he will receive about $200. Tax Deepwater Ways commission ap pointed by President Cleveland in No vember, 1895, has finished its report and submitted it to Secretary Olney. It is an anqnalified endorsement ot the ship canal project between the United States and Canada, and embraces a recommen dation of an appropriation of 9250,000 for a preliminary survey. A waterway, twenty-five to thirty feet deep, accom modating ocean steamers, is reoom- ' mended. g-PesBBBeassi The London Daily Hail's Bombay correspondent reports that in all quar ters the famine is daily becoming more severe and widespread. Heartrending scenes are reported from the interior. 'At Jubbulpore men and women reduced . to living skeletons are lying at the road sides. It is believed that relief will cost the government $5,000,000. There are terrible soenes at the burial grounds of the Mohammedans, which are much overcrowded, and where the bodies ot plague-stricken victims recently interred are dug up to make room for fresh arrivals. Senator Thubstok is regarded as the republican chief of Nebraska, so far as the disposition ot the Federal offices is concerned, under the incoming adminis tration, and we are glad to note that in a recent interview he said there would be no attempt to interfere with post masters and other federal officials hav ing a fixed tenure of office, until their terms had expired. This is right and proper. Business of the government, non-political in its nature, should go right along, and appointees who are fully and fairly discharging their duties should be allowed to serve out their terms. Senator Thurston's view is not only wise but the publication of it is timely. The Lincoln Call has this to say con cerning one of the legislators, with whom our subscribers are acquainted: "There is a "free lance" in each house a man who has strong convictions and who will do what he thinks is right, regardless of the party lashj and will do things at times that suit his own sweet wilL John Dundas in the senate and Charles Wooster in the house, are both men of strong characters, stubborn and self-willed in any cause they think is right Each came here with the idea that many abuses could be remedied and each has thus early set the orders of their associates at defiance, and started on a work of real reform, which, while it will probably hurt their influence in measures that may come up, and has without doubt already robbed them of patronage, will be honest and conscien tkras straight through. In fact, they believe in living up to what they preach ed before election, and during the ses sion they will be joined by other new . members, who do not at present under stand the situation, or who have tempo rarily allowed themselves to be blinded by the glamour of the . office-giving power." observations: H. R. No. 7 exempts household goods to the amount ot $200 from taxation. This would practically shut off this source of revenue, as under the present system ot valuation, there is not one family in- 500 in this state whose house hold goods would not be exempt. Mr. Clark of Lancaster has introduced three bills amending the election laws, on the lines suggested by the governor's message. Mr. Cronk, in H. R. No. 35, proposes a blanket ballot such as is in asein Kansas and Colorado. Mr. Knapp, in No. 15, asks for $4,823, to imbnrse Boyd county for the expenses incurred in the Barrett Scott murder case. It is claimed that this claim is a just one, and that the people of Boyd county are too poor to meet this expense, which they think was aajastly-plsoed-upon'them. Two bills, one by Mr. Winslow and one by Mr. Moran, ask for the repeal of the agar and chicory bounty laws. One by Mr. Sheldon asks to have the Russian thistle bill knocked out Several other bills are aimed at the legislation of last , and if all the repealing acts are that are introduced this winter, and few new new lawB passed, the stat utes will look very thin and lanky. Mr. Filker's bill, No. 82, prohibits the manufacture of cigarettes, but says not a word aboat cigarette paper, which is sold to all' sizes and ages ot people, con cealed ia packages of smoking tobacco. The mutual insurance bill cesses up again from Bichardeon county, this time by Mr. Gerdes, and as in 1895, allows owners of property inside of cities and towns to form companies for their arataal protection. It is a good bill and not introduced by reqaest of Oov- Holoomb. Mr. 8oderman would give the women equal suffrage, to a certain extent, bat steps short oa the general elections allowing them only to meddle with coaaty, town and school matters. Mr. BosWman could as well have mads his graceful compliment a complete one by 1 ia every way. Lokdoh, Jaa. lit. The Chronicle re- that Senator Edward O. Wokott to America aboat the sad of OPPOSE McHUGH. It doss not appear at all probable that W. H. McHagh's nomination to be dis trict judge is to be confirmed by the aanstn Both Nebraska senators are opposed to the confirmation, and are very pronounced ia their opposition. In brief, Senator Allen's position is: "First, he was actively hostile to the aomiaee of bis party in such a way as to prevent him from receiving its support and recognition, and, secondly, his ap pointment was, as I believe, a reward for his conduct in this respect, and was de signed by thepreaident as a direct slap at Mr.TJryan andjbis political associates, f rieaas and the advocates of free silver, and looking at the question in this light, which I believe is the correct one, I do not hesitate to say that I shall by all honorable means oppose the confirma tion and will hold myself responsible for my action in that respect I have no right to say what my colleague will do. He will doubtless act for himself, 'and upon his own responsibility, and I shall act for myself and upon my own respon sibility. I regret that I am constrained to this course, in so far as my sction will disappoint some personal and possibly political friends, but it is the only right coarse for jnelto pursue." We give in full Senator Thurston's reasons for opposing the confirmation, as stated by himself : WHY THURSTON OPPOSES HTM. In regard to Mr. McHugh's appoint ment, I have decided to oppose his con firmation. I have done this after most careful consideration of the situation and after consulting with and hearing from the loading republicans of the state. The position is the highest judicial office in oar state. It is for life. It seems to me this judgeship should certainly go to some one of the leading and lifelong practitioners of our bar, and one who is generally recognized in the state as a leader in the profession. I have not one word to say which will in any way reflect upon the personal or professional char acter ot Mr. McHugh, but this is abso lutely and literally true: He has been in Nebraska but about eight years. Dar ing that time I have been a general prac titioner in the United States court, and I have not known of Mr. McHugh as be ing engaged in the trial of important cases in that court I have no doubt that he stands equally well at the bar as any one of the young practitioners who have had the same number ot years' practice in our courts. Mr. McHugh has been the partner of one of our beet established and ablest lawyers, General Cowin, but it is the understanding among the profession that his partner ship association with General Cowin has been such an one as is generally formed by an established lawyer and a young man taken in to assist in the transaction of business. I know of my personal knowledge that it is not more than a year since Mr. McHugh was endeavoring to secure a place in the office of attorney of the elevated roads in New York city, and had determined to leave Omaha and Nebraska if he could secure the place in that office. DOES NOT BANK HIGH ENOUGH. Whatever, therefore, may be said of his character as a man and his professional ability, it does not seem to me that he can be said to fairly rank with those law yers of Nebraska whose long experience, whose established professional reputa tion and whose identity with onr people mark them for judicial preferment. While' I was at Omaha, also many of the leading members ot the Omaha bar, some of the judges of oar courts and practitioners from various parts of the state, advised me that they had been solicited and importuned to sign peti tions for Judge McHugh's confirmation upon the unqualified statement that it was my express desire and wish that such indorsements should be given. That many signatures were obtained to these petitions on such statements there can be no possible doubt I never, directly or indirectly, authorized any living man to make such statements. I wired all friends of MoHugh that I should hold myself absolutely aloof, should take no hand in. the-matter of securing endorse ments, and that I should remain abso lutely free to act on the appointment after I had consulted fully with my friends and the leading practitioners and republicans of the state. These are among the reasons which have influenced me in reaching the con clusion that I have. When I vote to confirm the nominee for judge of the United States court of Nebraska,whetber such nominee be a democrat or a repub lican, I shall insist that he be. a man thoroughly identified by long residence and otherwise with Nebraska interests and who ranks so high among the people and profession that it will not be neces sary for his friends to pass around peti tions and importune for signatures. Seaate Fkradsked Correspondence. Washington, Jan. 19. The president has famished the senate, in response to resolution adopted in executive ses sion, with the correspondence between oar government and Great Britain re saltiag ia the general arbitration treaty bow awaiting the approval of the sen- Ladles Adaalttad to Practice. Washington, Jan. 19. -Two ladies, Miss Caroline Parr of Wisconsin and Miss Alice A. Miaick of Nebraska, were admitted to practice by the supreme court, increasing the number of ladies who possess this privilege to 15. Brigadier Gaaaral Morgan Retired. Washington, Jan. 19. Brigadier General Michael R. Morgan, commis sary general of subsistance, was placed aa the retired Hat of the army today by Deration of law on account of age. 3few rWalwi Named. Washington, Jan. 19. Thepresidont eat the following nominations to the aaaate: Postmasters, Alpha R. Young, aft Caldwell, Kan.; John R. Lucas, at Rockwell City , Lu elect Addlcka. Dovas, Del., Jaa. 19. The "rump" legi lis turf, made ap of 14 Republican ives and three Republican tors held a caucus and selected J. Addicks as their candidate for United States senator. Okas Ceal Operators ASvaaee. Ooumaos, O., Jan. 19. The Ohio coal operators have made an increase trees 45 to 61 ceata for January aad Faaraary mining to meet the increase troaa el to t0 cents in the Pittsburg dis trict. British Guiana, Jan. of Dutch Gaiaaa 1.009.000 acres of selected toaatitiaatradicat. GUNBOAT GOES D0WNj,lIdbeae,lnPtodAT. Among the Relampago Sunk by the Explo sion of a. Torpedo. EPIDEMIC OF THE BTJBOHO PLAGUE Sargeoa Geaeral Wymaa Takes Steps to Gaard Against IU IntrodactlM lata the Catted States Lord Mayer ef Loadoa to Teadcr Amluuadar Itsyard a Weaanet News Frsaa Foreign Leads. Havana, Jan. 19. The gunboats Centinela and Relampago left Manaan illo on the night of Jan. 16 with the ob ject of going up the River Canto to Fort Guamoa, in compliance with the orders of General Goach. At 10 o'clock an the morning .of Jan. 17 both gun boats were near Mango landing when, an explosion of a torpedo, which had been well placed in the river, sunk the Relampago. Those of the crew who survived swam for shore, but were fired on from the banks. At this critical moment a boat was launched from the Centinela which rescued the men in the water. In view of the instructions and the fact that the commander of the Cen tinella and nearly all the crews of both gunboats had been seriously wounded, the expedition had to return to Manzan illo. Senor Martinez of the Relampago was seriously wounded in the explosion, as well as Assistant Engineer Jaoobi Dun ham, Gunner Francisco Martinez and three seamen, while Paymaster Antero, Chief Officer Masquero, Engineer Pasa- dela and also the pilot and four others. were slightly wounded. Six of the offi cers and crew were killed outright and all of the rest received wounds of more or less severity. On the gunboat Ceurinela, the com mander, Senor Puerto, was seriously wounded, while ono of the crew was killed and Corporal Manuel Cabanas, the pilot, Durau, Assistant Engineer Martinez aud six of the crew were in jured. EPIDEMIC OF THE BUBONIC PLAGUE. Surgeon Geaeral Wymaa Takes Steps to Guard Agalast It. Washington, Jan. 19. The great epidemic of the bubonic plague in Bom bay has impelled the authorities of tho marine hospital service to take steps to secure the utmost possible vigilance by all officials of the' United States to pre vent its introduction in this country, although no fears are felt at present. Surgeon General Wyman of the marine hospital bureau, after consultation with Secretary Carlisle, has issued a circular calling the attention of the United States consular officers, masters and owners of vessels, collectors of customs, national, state and local quarantine officers and others to the United States quarantine regulations to prevent the spread of epi demics. Speaking of the plague Dr. Wyman said: "No great apprhension is felt of its introduction in the United States, though special measures to prevent it have been in operation for more than a year. The present outbreak may be traced to China in 1894, and two years ago the quarantine officers on the Pa cific coast were instructed to be espe cially vigilant and have inspected and fumigated the baggage of all Chinese and Japanese landing and an under standing was had with the Canadian government by which they agreed to do the same thing, so that emigrants landed at Vancouver and coming thence into the United States would be equally safe with those coming to United States ports direct. Cold weather is not a protection against the plague, as it brings about the crowding together of more people in houses. The bacillus was discovered in 1894 by a Japanese scientist. The germ is easy to kill and can be killed by sul phur fumigation. The thermal death rate is 170 degrees Fahrenheit. When this plague prevailed, in Russia in 1878 it was found necessary to burn a large village, which was its stronghold in order to stamp it out. TRYING TO STARVE INSURGENTS. Proving More Saccensfal Tbaa Work of Sabduiag Then ay Force of Anns. Havana, Jan. 19. Captain General Weyler has issued a circular amplifying article 2 of his edict of Jan. 1. It says the Spanish authorities must not permit dry goods, groceries or medicines to leave a town unless the remitters of each locality guarantee and stand for the purchasers and vouch for their act ual need of the goods. The military authorities are required to sign each in voice and duplicate, and one of them will serve as a guide for the Spanish authorities until the consignment ar rives at its destination. This step has been taken to still fur ther do away with the possibility of the insurgents being able to purchase sup plies in the towns and there is no deny ing that the work of starving the insur gents into subjection is being pushed with more vigor and success than the work of subduing them by force of arms and they are now feeling the effects of the wholesale destruction of plantations, etc., to a degree which was not antici pated at an early stage of the campaign. Banqaet to Bayard. London, Jan. 19. The date of the banquet to be tendered by the lord mayor of London to Ambassador Bay ard has been fixed for March 2. Mr. Bayard's final official appearance will be at a dinner of the London chamber of commerce on March 4. Ir. Berg-Baaaa Deales the Report. Bebxin, Jan. 19. Dr. Bergmann, the well known German spedalistdenies the report.-emanating from St. Peters burg, that he'had been summoned to perform an operation upon the czar. To KaM tka Gald Beserve. London, Jan. 19. The Daily Tele graph's financial article says: It is stated on good authority that $5,000,000 in bullion is about to be shipped from New York to England. TAKE UP NICARAGUA CANAL BILL. Row Has Parliameatary FrlTUeg-e of Be laic Vafialsked Bastaess Ia tka Seaate. Washington, Jan. 19. The senate Monday voted to take up the Nicaragua oanalbiU. This gives the bill the par liamentary advantage of being the un finished business of the senate, so it will be considered day by da; until final ac tion is secured. The prospect is that a final vote will be reached at an early date and a test vote on taking up the bill, yeas, 86; nays, 14; foreshadows its passage. Senator Morgan (Ala.) opened debate with a lengthy speech in favor of the measure. The canal bill provides fore an issue of $100,000,000, or Mari time Canal company stock, of which the secretary of the treasury in behalf of the United States is to subscribe $70, 000,000 worth of the shares. The com pany is to issue bonds ap to $100,000, 00t, these to be guaranteed by the United States. The building and con trol of the canal are given to American engineers aad a board of 11 directors, of whom five are to be appointed by the president. It is substantially the meas are passed by the seaate ia the last con gress. During the day Mr. Caaadkr (N. H.) introduced the Repablioaa caa- . resoiunous onerea wus one irum sir. Pettigrew (S. D.) culling upon the secretary of state for the status of affairs in the Venezuelan matter. Fraacls' Nomlaatloa CoaSrated. Washington, Jan. 19. Secretary Francis1 nomination was confirmed by the senate in executive session. No op position to confirmation was made and no vote was taken. Senator Vest stated that he could .add nothing to what he had already said and that he had no object in further delaying action apoa the nomination: He added that he had not made objection to the confirmation in the beginning on any personal ground or because he entertained any but the kindest personal feeling toward Mr. Francis, bnt that he had taken his posi tion in opposition to confirmation aim ply as a matter of duty to the Demo cratic party, which Mr. Francis, while professing to be a member of that party, had opposed in the late election. Woase.Panes Tkree Bills. Washington; Jan. 19. The "house passed three bills of' public importance and devoted the remuitulor of the day to District cf Columbia business. One prohibited the sale of intoxicating liquors to Indians, one amended the ex isting patentiaws "in conformity with' -the recommendations of the American Bar association and- another provided for use by the government of patents se cured by naval officers atVcompensa 'tion to be fixed by a board of three naval officers. Report Oa Deep Waterways. Washington, Jan. 19.' TheDresklei nas sent to ine nouse ine report 01 iw deep waterways commission, consisting of President Angell of the University, of. Michigan, JohnF. Russell-and. .Lyman, E. Coolcy, which was appointed in 1895 under a resolution introduced by Sen ator Vilas of Wisconsiu for aJpreHmi nary inquiry as to the practicability bf waterways betweeu'the ocean and the great lakes. The report states the plan is entirely feasible. - Discuss Improving Merckaat Marlae. Washington, Jan. 19. A number of senators, together with several repre sentative shipbuilders and owners of steamship lines met in the rooms of the senate committee on commerce and held a conference as to the f best method pf improving the merchant marine. Sen ators Frye, Perkins, Lodge and Elkins and Messrs. Griscom, Sewall, Smith, Clyde, Cramp and Hyde and several others interested in ships and shipping, were present. 60VERNOR ADAMS AT LEADVILLE. Holds a Coafereaee With Mlae Operators and Striking- Mlaers. Lkadville, Colo., Jan. 19. As a re sult of Governor Adams' visit to Lead ville the Miners' union submitted a proposition to the mine owners for the settlement of the strike. The proposi tion was rejected and a counter offer submitted. Both propositions treated almost wholly of wages, differing only in rates. The miners asked for the recognitition of organized labor and the mine owners in their -proposal said that they were not opposed to "law-abiding organized labor." The proposition of the managers was refused by the representatives of the miners and they then withdrew all offers and left tha governor. After further conference with the managers the governor sent for President Boyoe and E. "V. Debs, and for two hours the executive committee of the managers and the governor discussed the situation with them, this being the first tidie since the governor's arrival that Jepre sentatives of ths opposing organizations have been brought together. 1. Stole Public Library Books. ' Boston, Jan. 19. Carl B. Christeh sen, who claims to be a professor'it Waterloo college, Waterloo, la., was sentenced here to serve three mouths in the house of correction for stealing books from the Boston public library. Christ ensen was arrested here and in his apartments were found a large number of books bearing the stamp of the public library of Hartford, Conn. Waterloo, la., Jan. 19. Carl B. Ohristensen, who is accused inJBostoi of having stolen valuable books, left Waterloo two years ago and has no been connected with the college since. He began lecturing when he left here, delivering his lectures in Danish, and scored quite a success. He was con sidered exceptionally bright. He left the college because of strained relations with its owner. Christensen was re garded as strictly honest here. Prominent Coatractor Penniless. St. Louis, Jan. 19. Sanford Murray, an old man, was picked up on the streets, where he had fallen from weak ness. He was sent to the city hospital, and there it was learned that he bad not tasted food for several days. His con dition is serious. Murray claims 4 have built the capitol building at' Santa Fe, N. M., and had sub-contracts 'for work on the state capitols at St. Paul, Denver, Cheyenne and Salt Lake. He said that at one time he had plenty of money, but lost it on a contract. About a month ago he took sick and fell be hind with his rent. When he could no longer pay he was evicted and since then he has been living on the streets. Paper Mills Sold. Denver, Jan. 19. Special Master Marshall E. Johnson sold under decree of foreclosure granted by the circuit court of the United States all, the prop erty of the Platte River Paper Mills company, consisting of -land, buildings," plant, machinery, fixtures and improve ments at Manchester, near Deaver;:The property was sold for $150,000, the "par-- chaser being Edward Savery, acting" for the reorganization committee. - Held For Train Bobbery. Kansas City, Jan. 19. The grand jury returned true bills against George E. Ross, the Pacific Express company's abscouding clerk, .who was arrested in Texas and brought back here, and Eu gene Ridgway, Ernest Ridgway, James C. Repine and Oscar Bridges, the quar tette who held up an electric car Nov. 27 last. The last named are held for train robbery, which in this state may be punishable by death.' Priests Ceasare tka Cklldrea. Dubuque, la., Jan. 19., Mrs. Alexan der Young, a wealthy society woman, who apparently abandoned the Roman Catholic church some years ago sum moned the priests as death approached, but was buried Saturday afternoon by an Episcopal clergyman. The priests have published a card citicising her children for disregarding her wish to be buried a Roman Catholic. ' Smelter Furnace Baraa. Deadwood, S. D., Jan. 19 There verbratory furnace, which was put in at the D. & D. smelier works about a year ago, one of the most complete in the Black Hills, was burned to the ground. The loss is $20,000, well insured. lasaaa MaaSkoots Hit Brotker. New York, Jan. 19. At Mamaro neck, Westchester county, Arthur Pal mer, daring a fit of insanity, shot his brother, Leonard Palmer, killing aim almost instantly, aad fatally wounding aismotaraadftor. TO PURIFY ELECTIONS. Speaker Gaffin Introduces ay Bill to Punish Bribery. HAWTETE 8EIAT018 Df 0AU0U8. Gears A. Kewataa of Cedar Falls Selected Oa tka Foartk Ballot Far Secretary of " tka aaaate Aa Assaalt Oa Mlaor Kaa ployes Frepesitloa to Kedaee Coaunlt tee Clerks Oae-Half. Lincoln,. Neb., Jan. 19. The senate held a brief session Monday afternoon. None of the bills introduced last week had been returned from the printer and consequently no committee work had been done. The only thing the senate could do was to listen to the reading of a few bills and resolutions. Senator Dearing sent up a joint reso lution, asking the abatement of a com bination of elevator men who have com bined to fix and regulate prices for farm products, and calling upon county attor neys to use their official influence to sup press such combinations. Another batch of new bills were in troduced in both the senate and house. Speaker Gaffin of Saunders is the au thor of a bill to prohibit and punish bribary in elections. The act prescribes a penalty of imprisonment in the county jail not less than three nor more than six months and a fine of $500, one-half to the informer. A. companion measure to this bill, by the speaker, provides for the paaishment of residents of the state who shall bring persons into the state for the purpose of illegal voting. An other bill by the speaker, provides that any person who shall by bribery, prom ise of favor, threats of enforcing' demands,- withdrawal of capital, closing np of -business or bringing suit, en deavor to intimidate or impede any elector in the free exercise of the right to vote, shall be imprisoned a maximum of six .months and pay a fine of $500, one-half 'to go to the informer. Straub's bill to regulate telegraph companies provides a maximum rate ot 20 cents for messages not exceeding 10 words in length and 1 cent for each ad ditional word. His bill to regulate tele phone companies provides a maximum rate of $2 per month. House rolls Nob. 178, 179 and 180, by Straub, provide for the taxation of fire and life insurance and express com anes. Wimberley of Lancaster introduced a bill for the organization of ' traveling libraries for the state. CAUCUS NOMINATES NEWMAN. Selected Oa tke Foartk Ballot For Secre tary of Iowa Seaate. Des Moines, Jan. 19. The senate caucus, the only preliminary to the opening of the legislature, was held last evening. There was only one contest for secretary. Josiah T. Young had withdrawn in the afternoon and the cannidates present were: Henry J. Baird of Malvern, George A. Newman of Cedar Falls, W. R. Cockran of Bed ford, T. J. Roland of Lemars, A. D. Hindman of Eagle Grove, J. J. Stearns of Linn county. Each was called on to read to the senate for five minutes as a test before a ballot was taken. The first ballot gave Newman, 8; Baird, 6; Hindman, 10; Cockran, 4; Boland, 3; 6 scattering. On the next ballot Newman went up to, 17, Hindman getting only 8; Baird, 4; Boland, 3. On the third Newman got 17; Hind man, 16; Boland, 1; Cockran, 3; Baird, 8. , The fourth ballot gave Newman the nomination, with 21 votes, Hindman bailing 11; Baird, 3, and Cockran, 3. An aeeanlf fn minrt omvtlswrzho uroo nx. aaaotaaaaii, hiiiiv vtuytvj cs Tva opened and two assistant doorkeepers were dropped out of sight. A committee was named after a long discussion to formulate and present to the senate a proposition to reduce by at least half the number of committee clerks. The agreement was unanimous that such a measure ought to be adopted. Caucus For Palmer's Successor. Springfield, Jan. 19. The Republi can joint caucus for the nomination of a successor to Senator John M. Palmer was held last night. The caucus offi cers as prepared by the joint steering committee, were promptly elected with out opposition and the balloting began. The first ballot resulted as follows: Ex Congressman W. E. Mason of Chicago, 46; Congressman Lorimer of Chicago, 39; ex-Congressman Hitt, 12; Congress man Hopkins of Aurora, 6; C. E. Carr of Springfield, 10; S. W. Allertonof Chicago,!; George E. Adams of Chi cago, 2; Congressman Joseph Cannon of Danville, 10, Necessary to a choice, 64. The second ballot showed but little change. At the conclusion of the sec ond ballot adjournment was taken until 8 o'clock tonight. The Democratic joint caucus nominated John P. Altgeldt as Democratic candidate for United States senator from Illinois. The nomination was be acclamation. Empty floaor For Barton. Topeka, Jan. 19. The Republican minority of the Kansas legislature met in a senatorial caucus which was organ ized by the J. R. Burton forces. No vote was taken and the caucus adjourned until Friday night, when it will proba bly give Mr. Burton the empty honor of Republican indorsement. Compltmeatary Vote For Voorkees. Indianapolis, Jan. 19. The Demo crats of the general assembly met in joint caucus and unanimously decided to tender Daniel W. Voorhees the com plimentary vote of the minority for United States senator. The six Popu lists will vote for Leroy Templeton of TndiwnftpoH" 1 ' To iBTestlcate tka Vaadalla. "Indianapolis, Jan. 19. The house by unanimous vote passed a concurrent resolution providing, for an investiga tion of the charge that the Vandalia railroad owes the school fund of the state a large sum of money under an old charter. To Build Aaethsr Bis CaaaL Gothenburg, Neb., Jan. 19. The directors of the Lincoln and Dawson county irrigation district met here for the purpose of selling $275,000 worth of district bonds, as advertised, and to con tract for the construction of the same. The bonds were sold to L E. Doty, who was awarded the contract to construct the canal. Seaator Joaes Solid. Carson, Nev., Jan. 19. A joint cau cus for United States senator was held here in the Nevada legislature last even ing. Out of the 38 votes cast. Senator J. P. Jones received 35 and George S. Nixon 8. Nixon was Jones' only oppo nent and his votes came from the sena tor and assemblymen from bis own county. Sklpaseat of Rick Ore. Deadwood, S. D., Jan. 19. Cusick & Sullivan of the Darango mine (now under boad to John Peirce) shipped to the Aurora, Bis., smelter 86 tons of ore that averages $90 in gold per ton, and 2,180 pounds in sacks, worth $1,500 to $3,000 in gold par ton. A rainbow ia tka atoraiag forawlls rainy Weather dating tka day. digit. Xttarsw aajaaana af length, was a little anuMK Itwt joint of the right ADDITIONAL LOCAL. aaaaiNNjaj Seal Estate Traasfci. Becher, Jsggi&Coi, real eafeto agents, report the following real estate transfers filed in the oafos ot the coaaty clerk for the weak ending Jan. 16, 1897. Hear 8ckwarts to Robert W. Gentle. Htaapart lot 9, block 13. Platte Oa- " WU 9 30 W Lena B. Heaer to Nabrioa Loses. e lote.blklU,Cohb.rd. 0O George Crosier to Heaty Crosier, awSi aw&aeH, Sl-VMw. wd am 88 U. P. Br Co. to Heary Crosier, aeK eJ U. P. Ry Co. to same.' ssV bwK aad BwKaJ4.31-l4w,wd. BttW Herman Latke to Elliott 8 Miller, nwU.MA4w.qcd. 109 William Jaros to Mftthias Joms, sw U as?. MftSw. wd SM69 Mathias Jsnoax to MsthLis Jares, sH w?4 neK.Maaw, wd. IN Peter Sebaffroth to Harreaa L. Kuaae- maa,wHswH. 12-18-lw.wd 2kK0 James L Brown to Laura Harbert. part sa4, 1-30-ie, wd see 00 Joseph H. Santa to Psal Kodak, lot 1 btkdtt.Colambas.wd 33009 William G. Meejrs to R. Storrs Dickin bob, wHeris, 21-17-1. wd. 2300 09 Twelve transfers, total . . .su.ee 0 fw - Schuyler Herald: A farmer who re cently marketed a bunch of steers, and one who keeps close track of all business connected with his farm, tells us that ths corn he fed the stock netted him 26 cents per bushel, or nearly three times the market price. Randolph Times: Digging for coal was begun here on Tuesday morning and some of excellent quality was brought to the surface from a great depth before evening. Ye editor went down a shaft in a manner which could hardly be styled his "voluntary act and deed.', Ulysses Dispatch: Claus Cordes got bis left hand horribly mangled in a corn crusher last Saturday. The second and third fingers were amputated by Drs. Coleman and Beede,and it is hoped that the wound will speedily heal. Claus ia a hard working man and this misfortune is a hard blow to him. Fremont Tribune: The home of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Larson in Union precinct, Saunders county, is now enlivened by three new babies, all belonging to one mother. Mr. Larson is a 16-to-l man in politics, but he didn't expect that ths matter would extend to family affairs. All concerned are reported to be doing well. Albion Blade: James H. Kobinson, a pioneer settler of the Cedar valley, drop ped dead at his barn last Wednesday evening, just before dark. He had been to the Rapids with his wife during the day, and they bad barely reached home when he was stricken down with heart trouble. Mrs. Robinson was in the house at the time, but went to the barn soon after, where her husband had started to do the chores, and there found him dead. Osceola Record: Our representative, Hon. Wm. Welch, loaded his grip and started for Lincoln last Thursday, to look after his duties there as a legisla tor. The session began Tuesday of this week. While Mr. Welch will not move the millions with his eloquence, as he is not a public speaker, he has a good level head, and if he is carried away by the clamor of some of the wilder sort into helping do radical things, we will be much disappointed in him. Scotia Herald: A horse, saddle and bridle were stolen from William Taylor, about four miles north of St. Paul, last Friday night, and the officers are on the track of Harvey Harper, who had worked for Taylor. It is supposed he is the same fellow who worked for John Phillips this fall, and parties came here in search of him last Saturday, but he had not been seen in this vicinity. The description of the man corresponds with that of the man who worked for Phillips, also of the fellow who was arrested at Boelus on New Year's eve for stealing a horse and buggy at Grand Island, and who claimed he was from Scotia. A reward of $50 is offered for his arrest, and he will doubt soon be found. no Coaaty SaBerviMm. Jancabt 5th, 1897. The board ot supervisors reconvened at 1 o'clock, p. m. Hon. John Wiggins ia chair. E. Pohl, clerk. At roll call, present Snpr's. lisco, Olson and Mr. Chairman. On motion the board adjourned until 9 o'clock Jan. 6th, 1897. .Ianuabt 6th, 1897. The lioard of MipervfrorH reconvened at 9 o'clock a. m. lion. John Wiggins in chair, E. Pohl, clerk. At roll call all members of the board were present. Moved by Sop'r. Rolf that the sheriff, coaatj clerk, and the county jndgo file their reports for the 4th quarter of 1896, at once. Carried. The board took recess for committee work to investigate county treasarer'a books aad tke fee books of the other coaaty officers. Board called to order and on motion adjoaraed until 7 o'clock p. m. The board met pursuant to adjournment at 7 o'clock p. m. E. Pohl clerk. At roll call all of the board present except Wiggins. Moved and carried the board take recess for committee work. Board called to order and on motion adjoaraed until 9 o'clock a. m., January 7th, 1897. jAXtJABY 7th, 1997. The board of supervisors reconvened pursaaat to adjournment, at 9 o'clock a. m. Hob. John Wiggins in chair. E. Pohl. cleric At toll call all members of the board present. Ob motion the board took recess for commit tee work. Board called to order and on motion adjoaraed until 2 o'clock p. m. The board of supervisors recoaveaed at 2 o'clock p. m. Hon. John Wiggins ia chair, E. Pohl, clerk. At roll call all members of the board present. On motion the board took recess for commit tee work. Board called to order and oa motion adjoaraed until 7 o'clock p. m. JakT7abt7, 1897. The board of supervisors recoaveaed at 7 o'clock, p. nu. Hob. John Wiggins in chair, E. Pohl, clerk. At roll call all members of the board present. On motion the board took recess for commit tee work. Board called to order and oa motion adjoara ed until 9 o'clock, a. m., Jaa. 8. 1897. JASUAaT8,1897. The board of supervisors recoaveaed at 9 o'clock, a. m.; Hon. John Wiggins ia chair, E. Pohl, clerk. At roll call all members of tka board present. Ob recommendation of the judiciary commit tee the boad of county attorney. Mr. O'Briea, was approved by the board. Oa motioB the board took recess for commit tee work, aad at 12 o'clock adjoaraed aatil 2 o'clock, p. m. Jakuaby 8, 1897. Board of supervisors recoaveaed at 2 o'clock, p. m., paiaaaat to adjoarameat. Hob. Joka Wlstias ia chair, E. Pohl, clerk. At roll call fall Board was present. Oa motion the board took recess for commit, tee work. Board called to order by tke chairman aad oa motioa adjoaraed aatil 7 o'clock, p. as. Jaxoabt 8. 1897. Board of supervisors met at 7 o'eloek, a. m parsaaat to adjoarameat. Hob. Joka WIsiias iacasir.E. Pohl, clerk. At roll ceil all avaa- veraiaa-taathaaf taken from taa aaaaa OaBMaemawasari eek.aama far commit. aw vara. " ? V- "S Atll49aataeaWwsaeaasdteorasr by tke easJrmaa ami m awmaaaa beard adjoaraed to 'clean. Tiaaatj a, Jurr abt 9, W97. met at t o'eloek. a. au HosuJeaaWistiasia At roll call all members Oa took for eommit- tee work. Board sailed to order by tka cfestnaaa aad oa feeomamamstioa of tka committee on judiciary, tke foUowias beads were approved by tka board, to wit: Heary Nimsysr. road overseer Grand Prairie two. M C neerapa. clerk Barrows twp. MJekarl Hiekir. road overseer Granville twp. Nils AaamBOB,tteiaarBi Woodvluetwp. Male Aadersoa, town eellsetor Woodvifis twp. J HHslmasrk.eUrkQrsad Prairie twp. Geanse 8 Tramaa, dark Moaroa twp. OH Clark, aawasor Woodville twoV Thomas Joaes, aeesasor JoUet twp. CJAbiImsmb. iWalkortwp. FT Klebka. Jaattoe ef peace Barrowj twp. Heary Giab. road overseer Moaroa twp. Mlveraoa, road overseer Crestoa twp. Omar Fakey, toad overseer Woodville twp. Owea Joaes. road ovirasii JoUst twp. J M Carry, road overseer Colambae twp. David T Williams, road overseer Joliet twp. Ob recoauaaadatioB of committee oa roads aad bridges, tka foUowias bilk were allowed by the board aaaaimoasly aad tka clerk ordered to draw all warraats oa Hamphrey township road or bridge f aad, to wit: af na jfiaawJF IvaWOna 9 ' U& AXaaaUa WwCaalEa 44 IW aS Xw Jasaanvlaamama 25 W 2900 7S25 mF bu 99 OS K9 woe 29 63 Chksaafo lawanmberCo tt JansaMEBaT X nWU0L OHemsO Crowell Lumber A Grain Co. ay fJaaS0 nT SBWaWeM vVvOaPO shWanKCvaanie ThefollowiagcommaaicatioB aad resolution of tke board of Hamphrey township were read, accepted aad ordered to be placed oa file, vis: . Huvraaxr. Nebr, January 5. 1897. To the HoBorable Board of Supervisors of Platte coaaty. Geatlemea: . I herewith beg leave to report: After tho board of Hamphrey towaship had eoasidersd my report, it was asoved aad seconded that said board withdraw the resolatioa regarding Super visor Beader. Cosbad Fccaa. Clerk of Hamphrey Towaship. Oa motion of Sop'r Rolf the coaaty treasurer is hereby iastruoted to transfer the following amounts oat of tke several aamed toads iato the eoasolidated geaeral faad. to wit: County relief faad S 841 44 Advetttstasfaad 258 34 Loop ForFboad faad 09 Sftecial bridge faad. 70 Coaaty faadlag boad faad... 1172 Court 'house boad faad 21 Geaeral brids boad faad 13 24 Poor faad S 15 EMnsnunag OanaU as Vw Now the report of the committee who inspect ed the treasurer's otace, was read aad oa motioa adopted by the board, viz: Coluxbcs, Nkbb Jaa. 9, 1997. To the Honorable Board of Supervisors of Platte coaaty, Nebraska,-Geatlemea: We, roar committee appointed to settle with coaaty treasurer. H. 8. Elliott, for the year 1899. would respectfally submit the foUowias mate meat waiek m trae aad correct to the best of oar kaowledaeaad belief. 1896. Jaa. 9, To kal. from ex-Trees. J. W. easa.B.Paal.alerk. ToKTOtax collected SO ' 1871 ' " 12 1872 - 26 1971 " - 1874 " 91 -1875 89 " 1879 - 94 - 1877 94 - 1878 89 "1879 - 989 " 1899 7 31 " 1881 42 73 - 1882 1 74 a lOOS KCJ 1984 " " 13 99 -1885 - - 2528 M jgg 119 49 - 1887 - 91 47 " 1898 " 119 68 "1889 " 221 15 " 1899 " 809 79 " 1891 " 3l 70 " 1892 " " 649 79 1899 " 1.991 64 - 1894 - 6.401 64 " 1895 ia Columbus twp. Tress. collected.. 76,146 1 "1899 tax collected 378 74 Jaa. 15. " " State school approp.... 9,843 33 Jan. IS." " Same 4.625 99 " " School land iatr. lease. 5.401 01 Co. relief rd 2.837 17 " " " Fiaeeaadli- . ceases 4000 " " CoaaoLGen. faad 117 00 - " " School D. 24 boad faad. 409 05 " " "1874 to 1879 ia. col. city tax. 4 73 " " " Iat'st. from 31156 9,84198 13.465 61 Redempt'ns Boademea ex. tress. J. W. Lynch.. f 159,655 59 jreal fund warrants. .9 4099 99 Soldier's relief faad 694 08 1898 county geaeral land 815 84 1895 same 10037 31 1894 same 7887 79 189SssmeM 481 43 IRPte MtasaVaa , II i MV JflavU SeattlC sS aOaar SsUBv a ISKcoaaty bridge faad wsrrsnU 413 69 1895 same 3999 74 1894 same 263 44 1893 same 169 95 1893 same 26 17 1891 same 9 71 1890 same 3 04 1889same. . ..... 1 15 IS86C0. refund "warrants...!!".." 322 29 n"3wB amaCaav e"BaTe 9 " l"Jr"B emssiBaVa Unam" 7U na9B awsmasv was JBK "NefisQ oB m 1WW nanaaaPeeeeese .. S aF 1889 same . 359 Poor farm warrants C00009 Twp orders 8270 42 Village orders .... S66 40 Columbus city receipts 5870 15 School district orders 569 40 State treasurer's receipts 1002143 Refund bonds for coupoas 3870 00 BatlerTa. bond. 927993 aad int 1111 S3 Int. To. bonds 28. 99. 39. 225 00 Columbus precinct bond coupons Loup biMge bond coupon Redemptions 1755 70 602 10 9777 25 1573 70 43596 88 9156655 59 (CoBtiaaed next week.) To Ckteage aad tke East. Passengers going east for business, will naturally- gravitate to Chicago as the great commercial center. Passengers re-visiting friends or relatives in the eastern states always desire to "take in" Chicago en route. AU classes of passen gers will find that the "Short Line" of the Chicago, Milwaukee k St. Paul Bail way, via Omaha and Council Bluffs, affords excellent facilities to reach their destinations in a manner that will bs sure to give the utmost satisfaction. A reference to ths time tables will in dicate the route to be chosen, and, by asking any principal agent west of ths Missouri river for s ticket over ths Chicago, Council Bluffs k Omaha Short Line of the Chicago, Milwaukee k St. Paul Railway, you will be cheerfully furnished with ths proper passport via Omaha and Chicago. Please note that all of ths "Short Line" trains arrive in Chicago in ample time to connect with the express trains of all the great through car lines to the principal eastern cities. For additional particulars, tiuie tables, mans, eta, please call on or address F. A. Nash, Osnsral Agent, Omaha, Neb. nedaeed Kates to Uaeata. One fare for ths round trip from all points in Nebraska, account Inaagara tkm of State Oflcers, and State Silver Coavsation. Tickets on sale January 4 to 6, 1897, indaaivs. Ths Union Pacific is the best lins. J. & Msughkb, Agent. rAKrED-FAlTHFUL MEN OS WOMEN travel for rsspoasiaie astsnlianstf Salary S789 aad exa easts. at. nafmeata. Eaelaas aalf. wed savetope. Tke National, rdg Chicago. rT008i LEYAOTIKE8. lajtlr-y Couranom, in WW to IVattloBi Every Thursday aftaraosa, a toaries car for Salt Laks City Sam sad Liaeolavia ths Barhmgtaw It is earpeted; upaslstsrsd has spring seats aad backs aad rided with curtains, bwldaag, towels. soap, etc An experienced conductor and a uaifemed Palli porter accompany it through to Patnie Coast. While neither as expensively asisaed nor as fine to look at as a palace slsspsr. it is just as good to ride ia. Second class ticketa are honored aad ths arias of a berth, wide enough aad big saoagn for two, is oaly $5. For a folder giving fall particalars, call at the nearest B. k M. B. R ticket oSce. Or, write to J. Franca, Gent Pass'r Agent, BarKagtoa Boats, Omaha, Nebr. 30septo25apr Of the conditio of tke Colameas Lottd, Lamm, and Building Attociation of Oafasteiu, 2V 6rasJta,oa fAe Sttt day of December, J9r. Assura. First mortgage losas , I mass secured by stock of this v aenajfjas Expeaeee aad taxes paid Cash with treasurer tf ,996 99 13,999 99 Total. .4 91.49195 UABIUTIKS. Capital stock, paid ap nZVanUmnmVw) pawls IllvlVi'l IVCVtTrXit, Fiaea collected Entry aad transfer fees collected. 59 5.434 99 15.417 99 999 96 999 79 Total 4 91.4919ft Stats or Nebbaak a, Platte Coaaty, J"" I, Henry Hockeaberger, secretary of tka above aamed aasociatioa, do solemaly swear that the foregoing statcmeat of the coaaatina ot said aasociatioa. ia tree aad correct to tka best of my kaowledge aad belief. Hkxbt HocKKMaxaaKB. Secretary. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day of January, 1397. E. H. CBAMBxaa, Notary FabUe. Approved: C. H. Davis. 1 V. H. Wkavkb. Directors. Bxbt. J. G AIXXT, J lSjaaX NOTICE. f-flHE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS of Platte coaaty, Nebraska, respectfally ask for bids for the cash natal for oae year of the farm kaowa as tke Batler place aad coasietiag of 249 acres, described as follows, to wit: The sw K aad w H aad ee K eectioa 29. towa 18. raage 1 We also ask bids for the board, waahiag aad proper accommodation of sack paupers aa may be there from time to time, t Possesaioa of the farm to be gives Jaaaary 1st, 1897, or aa soon thereafter aa is possible. The bids saoakl be by tke acre for tka ase of the bad aad by the week for tke care ot the paapers, aad ahoakl be tied with tke coaaty clerk oa or before Jsaaary the Utk, 1997. Taoaaccesafnl bidder will be repaired to far Bishagood boad la the earn otil.9N.99 (oae thousand dollars) for the faithfal psrformaace of tke coatract. The raster will be eatitled to each service as caa reasoBsbJy be performed by the paapers. The board reserves the right to reject aay or all bids. E.POHL7 tf Coaaty Clerk. PROBATE NOTICE. Is tke matter of the adoptioa of Joka C. Farrall, aaiafaat. Notice. Whereas, oa this 23d day of December. 1899. Mary Irene Farrell, the mother of Joka C. Far reU, made and Bled is this otaee her ewors statement, daly attested, aad stated that she desired to reliaguiak all right to the castody of aad power aad eoutrol over said iafaat, her minor child, and all elaim aad iBterest ia aad to his sen Ices and wages; aad also came Joka O. Fbllosk aad MaryA. Pollock made aad tied ia my otace a statemeat under oath, daly attested, that they desired to adopt said iafaat aa their ows child. I have therefore appelated tka 29tk day of January. 1897, at 9 o'clock a. m. at my ofice in Celnmbos. as tho time aad place where a hearing will be had ia said matter at which time aad place all persons interested may appear. It ia ordered that a copy of thia order be pab lisfaed ia Tax Columbus Jocbk ai. for three coBsscatlve weeks of the time set for heeriag. J. N. KlLIAtf, lSjaaS Coaaty Judge. PROBATE NOTICE. Ia the matter of the estate of Adeline Finney, deceased. Notice ia hereby aiven that the creditors of said deceased will meet the administrator of said estate, before me, coaaty judge of Platte coaaty, Nebraska, at my oatce ia Colambas, said county, on the 13th day of February. 1897. on the 12th day or May. 1897. aad on the 19th day of August. 1897. at 9 o'clock a. no. each day. for the purpose of preawatiag their claims for examination, adjustment and auowaaea. Six months are allowed for creditora to preseat their claims, aad one year for the administrator to settle said estate, from the 13th day of Febru ary, 1897, and this notice is ordered published in Tax Columbus Joubhal for four consecutive weeks prior to the 13th day of February, 1897. J. N. Kilian. 20jan4 County Judge. . C. CASSIN, PROPRIETOR or THX VaaswlaawJV BParwla"i aranraWal btvI Fresh, and Salt Meats. Game and Fish in Season. SmFHighest market Hides and Tallow. prices paid for THIRTEENTH ST., COLUMBUS, - - NEBRASKA. 25aprtf UNDERTAKING! We Carry Coffins, Catktts anfJ Metallic Caskets at as low prices as any one. DO EMBALMING HAVE THE BEST HEARSE IN THE COUNTRY. Dr. CLARK'S INSTITUTE FOB TBK TBKATYKHT OF TBB Drink Habit . Also Tobacco, MoreMne antj other Narcotio HaMts. "Private treatment given If desired. COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA laaprtf ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Omee over First National COItUaTfiTjS, SUaatf W. A. McAixiara. W.M.Coajrau;s ATTORNEYS AT LAW, V e.S:5'iO fr . 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