THE OMAHA DAILY BEE , SUNDAY , S&PTEMBEK 20 , 1801-SIXTEEN PAGES. LOOKS MUCH LIKE REESE. / Rwult of Yesterday's ' County Conventions Throughout Nebraska , MANY VERY HARMONIOUS GATHERINGS , Turn Out Full ot Old Time KiitliiiHlnsm nnil A'lgor TlokclH Nuiiicd unit Oclc- CIlOHCII. Yesterday the republicans of some forty Nebraska counties mot In delegate conven tion , named their county tickets , and chose delegates to attend the state convention to beheld held at Lincoln on Thursday of thin \vcok. Harmony of Interest and earnest dotcrmlnation to close tbo gaps and bring the party back to Us leading position In Nebraska were the char acteristics of the conventions. Many of the conventions preferred not to instruct the del egates to Ilia Lincoln convention , but these that did so Instruct gave Instructions in favor of cx-Chlof Justlco M. H. Hoeso of Baundors county. At present the surface outlook is that Judge Hcc.so will vo into tbo convention with votes enough to uomlnato on the first ballot. _ Giuvn ISLIND , Nob. , Sept. 19. [ Special Telegram to Tin : BEE. ] The Hall county republican convention was held In this city today. Tncro were 101 delegates present , every product being fully represented except one. llllcy U'oscott was elected chairman and Dr II , C. 'Millorsccrclary. The follow ing resolutions were presented and adopted : Tlio republican party of Hull county In con vention assembled ilvu ? ri'nowecl expression of devotion to tliu principles of the National re publican party anil declares tlio acceptance to piinciplus as expressed In thu Chicago mate platform. Wo recoiiitnund the patriotic , wlso and conservative administration of 1'iesl- dent Harrison , we most heartily approve the brilliant administration of thu State depart ment by .Inmcs O. Illalnc. and especially ap prove and cndorso thoprinelnlesof reciprocity which has advanced thu coininorclal Interest of American productions. Wo comtncml the republican party In the lust conre-s for Its rouuinptlon of the pledges madu to thu people as to n revision of the tarllV In the lnteifsln of homo Industry as embodied In the McKlnloy bill and for Its uork In behalf of a liberal provision for the old soldiers In accordance with Its pledges of the nation. Wo are satisfied that tiie best Interests of the state demand an equitable reduction of freight lutes and the enactment of n maxi mum freight rate law , just to the railroads , fair and equitable to nil , and eraiitliig the needed iclleftotho people. We favor such legislation us will Impost ) upon all classes of property , corporate and Individual equally the buideiiH of taxation and declare our selves us unalterably opposed to all speelesof clasn legislation. Wo demand that the law regulating the liability of stockholders of In corporations , repealed by thu last legislature be restored. We declare anew our faith lu the fidelity of the republican pat ty In Its devotion to the Interests of all classes and pledge our earnest support to Its nominees. Wo acknowl edge our obligation to au all wlsu Providence that has so bountifully rewarded the labor of the husbandman bringing prosperity to all The ticket nominated , which Is considered a very strong one. Is : Judge , II. E. Clif ford ; sheriff , M. D. Powers ; treasurer , W. C. Cornelius ; clerk , D. Ackcrnmn ; clerk of the district court , John Allen ; sup3rtntend- entof schools , Elinor E. Thompson ; sur veyor , C. A. Baldwin ; coroner , K. n. Purl- rid go. The following delegates were elected to the stnto convention : E. P. Browsler , David Banlck , James Bright , A. L. Scudder , U. C. Glnnvlllo. F. P. Cowlo , George H. Thummol , W. C. Henry. Faith in the Old Party. > Ei.woon , Neb. , Sept. 19. [ Special to Tun BEE. ] The republicans of this place and Gosper county have organised a republican club and are having much success tn pushing forward the work. A number of alliance men and many of these who labored with the 41 Independent party lost year hnvo joined the M club by signing what the organization has adopted as their "Declaration of Principles , " which is as follows : Wo , the republicans of Elwood and Gosper count- , Nebraska , believing that In unity there Is strength , hereby unlto In renewing our pledges of fealty to the grand old party of enlightened progression which has over taken the lead In advancing thu bust Interests of the American people , and bus given us these laws best calculated to pro mote the general good. Wo bollcvo that every real grievance of which the people complain can best be remedied by that party which for thlity years has given them laws the most Vtholesomo und advocated measures best calculated to ameliorate the condition of thu musses. Wo hullvo In those principals of universal und eternal right for which the re publican party has been to long contending , und whoso wlso legislation has given to the nation greater prosperity , wealth and power than Is enjoyed bv nuv other people on the faro of the earth. W'l hereby declare our approval of the pres ent administration , believing it to ho who. Just and patriotic , and most heartily endorse the principles of reciprocity carried out by 1'rcHldcnt Harrison us advocated by America's greatcststatctmmn. James O. lllalnc. Wo com mend and endorse ! the tlnanulal pulley of the administration which has itlvcn us un honest money circulation , every dollar of which Is worth 100 cents at home or abroad. Wo cndoiso and approve the acllon of the republican congress in passing the MuKlnley bill , l.ullevlng It to bo for the best Interests of the tolling millions and calculated to largely increase tlio manufacturing Industries of the country. Wo bellovo In dealing Justly with the ex- soldiers and sailors of the late war , and ap- puno such legislation as has bren made from time to tlmu by the republican party. Wo believe In a pioper economy In the ex pend I til ro of thu public moneys and In a Just mid equitable administration of public affairs und that these ends can best bo accomplished by electing none but honest and capable men to olllcu. The republicans nlso have a county ticket in tlio Held that is called a winner. Hltohuock County ICepulillcniiH. CuMiiiitTdOK , NOD. , Sopt. 19. ISpeclal to Tin : BEE. ] The republicans of Hitchcock - . -Si. county mot in convention nt Stratton , Sep tember 10 , and nominated the following ticket , which Is conceded by all parties to bean an exceptionally strong ticket : Treasurer , McF-irland Campbell ; clerk , W. F. MIles ; sheriff , L. B. Armstrong ; county judge , Mtram Powell ; commissioner , First district , A. Chase ; commissioner , Second district , A. C. Allen ; coroner , C. O. Falhorglll : sur veyor , L. J. Cavunyton ; superintendent pub- He Instruction , Miss Alice Bratt. Judco M. M. House of Culbortson named the delegates to the judicial district conven tion as follows : C. Armstrong , jr. , Henry Lehman , A. J. Flonimlng and Joseph Picker ing. The following delegates to the state convention were elected and instructed for Judge Heoso for thu supreme court : K. II. Sailors , Dr. A. H. Thomas , J. \ \ . Burney.W. W. Brown. All Were There. ALMA , Nob. , Sept. 19. [ Special Tolgram to Tin : Hiii : . ] At itho republican convention held hero today every township in the county was represented and n full ticket was placed In nomination. Great enthusiasm prevailed. The delegates to the state convention are : J. B. Bllllugs , B. D. Mills , Jotiu Wlllsoy and Joe Coulter. At the close of other business n motion was made and carried permitting C. C. Flansburg to select the delegates to the judicial convention to bo bold at Holdrego , September , and to use all honorable means to Eccuro his nomination for district judge. Mr. Flanbury was called upon ; and thanked the convention for us manifestation of con fidence and predicted the success of the ticket. The following are delegates to the convention : Hon. Gcorgo W. Burton , C. A. Luco , llcury Fcnsuer and H , W , T. Jackson. Nominated n Kill I Ticket. NiomuuA , Neb , , Sopt. 19. [ Special Tele gram to TUB BEE.J The republican conven tion placed a full ticket In nomination as follows : Benjamin F. Ctmmbors , Judge ; Amal L. Plshel , treasurer ; John Dalpsln , sheriff ; Charles A. Nepol , surveyor : Dr. C. B. Little , coroner ; Alva H. Baker , clerk of the court ; Frank Lundak , superintendent of instruction. Delegates for the state conven tion : Edward A. Fry , Frank Nelson , A. Logan , W. H. Ncodham and H. H. Park- burst. It is a Hceso delegation. The con vention was the most cnthusastlc and largest told in years. Would Not KUHO. \ CKNTIUI , CITT , Nob. , Sopt. 10. [ Special .Telegram to TUB BKU. ] Tbo republican ( county convention today Dominated the fol io wine ; tlckot : J W. Templln , treasurers .f. U Hall , cltrk ; .1. W. Porter , sheriff ; W , C. , Hlco. Judge : 11. M Anderson , district clerk , I mid 0. W. Ayorn. superintendent. Overtures to fuse with the democrats were Indignantly spurnod. The state delegates nro W. A. Lee , E. F. White , Charles Woostor , C. D. Chapman and J. F. UnitA resolution Instiunting for Judge Uccso was passed unanimously. Cnrtf Cnunty'n Convention. Lorisvii.i.n , Noa. , Sept , 10. ISpeclal Tclo- gram to Tun Br.n.J The Cass county repub lican convention today was presided over by M. M. Butler of Weeping Water. F. A. DIckson of Plaltstnouth was named for county clerk , Gcorgo Edson of Plattsmouth was named for sheriff , A. C. Salisbury of Plaltsraouth for clerk of the district court , L. C. ElckholT for treasurer , J. E. Loydon of Weeping Water for superintendent of public instruction , J. Ij'nrleli of Plattsmouth for coroner nnd Mr. Mnvcs of Plattamouth for county surveyor. Delegates to the state convention aro. John ClementsS. W. Orton , John T. Davies , James N. Drake , S. Elucn- bary , C. L. Groves , A. Chrlstonson , James Hobertson , .lumos Hall , I. N. Woodford , George W. Clark , W. S. Smith. The following resolutions were adopted : Itcsolvcd , That In the person of Hon. M. I ) . 1'ecsc. ex-chief Justice of Neuraska , wo recoK- nl7o a man eminently fitted for the position of associate Justice of thn supreme court , both In point of legal attainments and moral stam ina. Therefore , bo ft further , , Resolved , J'liut It Is the expressed wish of the convention , assembled an It Is In tlio In- teiostof tne republican party and the irroat state ot Nebraska , that thu ( ! nss county dele gation to the state convention be , and hereby are Instructed to cast their full vote for lion , INI It. Keeso for associate Justlco. Judicial con vontiondelegales : S. S. Brown , J. If. Siuckcr , S. L. Barker. A. Koot , Isaac Pollnrd , George S. Copelnud , J. H. Hull , A. J. Graves , J. II. Hahlomnn , A. L. Timblin , N. H. Hobbs , Geors'o Findloy , O. Toff t , J. Q. Adams. The de-legates to the judicial convention were Instructed to vote lor S. M. Chapman for district judge , A. B. Todd was ronomlnntcd for county commissioner of the First district , ho having already served three years. The county cen tral committco was authorized to 1111 all vacancies. Orlando Tofft of Avoca was elected chairman of the county central com mittco against his earnest protest. All Was Harmony. NCI.SON , Nob. , Sept. 19. [ Special Tclo- gram to TmBii- : : : ] The republican county convention was held In Iho district court room today. Harmony prevailed. Much en thusiasm was manifest , and on every hand it Is claimed the winning ticket was placed In the field. The nominations for county oUl cersvcro : Clerk of the district courtG. W. Archer ; treasurer , J. H. Music ; county clerk , W. T. Bottonflold ; sheriff , J. H. Mor risen ; Judge , J. T. Domlny ; superintendent , J. W. Kelm ; surveyor , Bailey ; coroner , Dr. C. O. Koblnson. Delegates to the stale con vention : C. E. Adams , J. U. Bufllngton , S. T. Caldwcll. F. D. Follmer , T. H. Chrisly und H. M. Atkon. Delegates to tbo judicial convention : G. W. Stubbs , E. J. Murfin , W. A. Borgstrcsser , W. H. Leigh , J. F. Scholl und T. J. iVoello. . Among the resolutions passed were the fol lowing : Rc'-olved , Wo declare our loyalty to the re publican party and Invlto to our ranks all voters w ho bollcve In i.food government , sound principles and safe policies of political econ omy. Wo heartily endorse the administra tion of 1'iesldent Harrison as bolng wise , dlc- nllled and statesmanlike , nnd o refer xvlth pride to the polluy of the present republican administration In successfully adjusting our relations with Germany In removing the hitherto unjust embargo against tha admis sion of American pork. Wo fa vor the expansion of the volume of money to meet the Increasing demands of the commerce of tlio country and demand the best dollar that can be made as such medium to bo paid and received us the reward of labor. Wo view with gratification the gro Inu' appreciation among the people of this country , the legislation of the last republican congress and especially endorse and commend thatKrcatcststroko of national and International policies conceived by the nonius of the peerless statesman. James U. Illalnr. known as reciprocity and wo favor the constitutional amendment for this election of a board of lallroad eojnmbMoners. They Favored Ilcesc. Nomn PuTin , Nob. , Sept. 19. [ Special Telegram to THE BEI : . ] The republican county convention was hold today and was a very largo and euthuslasUo gathering. George E. French was chosen chairman and A. 11. Davis secretary. After permanent organi/ation the convonlion proceeded lo nominate candidates for county ofllcos. On an Informal ballot John H. Clark was named as candidate for the olttco of county treas urer and the nomination was made unani mous. The rules were then suspended and D. A. Baker nominated for sheriff ; Stod- dard , county clerk ; W. C. Elder , clerk of thu district court ; Miss Mary E. Hosford , county superintendent ; James M. Hay , county judge ; E. B. Warner , coroner ; alloy acclatnallon. Judge A. H. Church was asked to name the dolocates to the judicial convention of the Thirteenth judicial dlslrlct and named Samuel Farmer , J. D. Thackor , JJ. . O'Hourko , Thomas Simpson , W. T. Bouron , P. H. Sul livan. The convention then selecled by bal lot the following dologales lo Iho state con vention : Major William Woodhurst , J. It. Hltner , W. T. Wllcox , U. F. Forrest , E. H. Shaw and C. E. Osgood. The convcullon chose H. W. Grimes as chairman of Iho con- Iral commiltco and H. F. Forrest secretary. The utmost conlldcuce was felt that the entire tlckot would bo elected. Tonight the republicans will bold n rally nt Iho court houbO nnd tlio town is wild with oxcltnmonl. The convonlion passed rcsolu- lions asKing Iho delegates lo the slate can- uenllon lo use nil honorable means lo nomi nate Judge Hecso for Iho supreme bench. Work Qulukly Completed. HASTIS-OS , Nob. , Sopt. 19. [ Special Tele gram to , TiiK Bnn.l The Adams county re publican convention mot In convention here Ibis aflcrnoon. Adjutant General Alva V. Cole was made chairman nnd Harry C. Hav- erly and W. S. Smith secretaries. In the space of about four minutes the following present countv oftlcers were rcnominatcd by acclamation : George Crane , sheriff ; W. H. Burton , county judge : J. H. Spiccr , district Judge ; F. M. Botlys , counly superintendent ; George W. Woodward , surveyor ; H. J. Irwin - win , coroner. J. H. Fleming was nominated for treasurer and C. B. Bigolow for county clerk. The utmost harmony and enthusiasm prevailed In making the nominations. But two formal ballots were taken , and every nomination was cither uuaniinous or was made so. The following are Iho delegates to the stale convention : M. A. Hartlgan , A. T. Brat- ton , J. Mussloman , C. H. Tanner , T. E. Fur- roll , V. C. Holdorman. F , C. Brosious , P. W. Aarnor , F. G. Test , W. B. BroVn , A. Coul- Iron. Judicial convention : J. Woostcr , E. E. Ferris. W , P. McCreary. U. V. Shockoy. C. H. Paul , W. Llslon. A. Goobel , G. E. Klmball , A. V. Cole , S. H. Smilh , S. V. Hochlolholinor. C. H. Paul was made chair man of the countv ccutral committee and L. B. Pnrtrhlgo socroiary. A resolution was passed advocating the candidacy of B. F. Smith for district Judge for Iho Tenth dis trict. Prof. Andrews of the Hastings college - lego made a rlngiur republican speech. Tbo state delegation Is not instructed for any special candidate for supreme Judge but will work as they think best for tbo Interests of the party. Democrats Much Divided. DAKOTA Cur , Neb. , Sopt. 19. [ Special Telegram to THE Bur.l The following county tlckot was today placed In the field by the democrats In session nt Jackson : C. J , O'Connor , treasurer ; T. V. Urannan , clerk ; W. H. Ryan , sheriff ; Miss Luu A. Hirscn , suporlutondgnt of schools ; John A. Williams , Judge ; Nick Thoyson , commissioner. Con siderable dissatisfaction was manifest and a split has occurred in the ranks which will Insure republican success , Unqualifiedly Tor Rccflo. VAI.ESTINK , Nob. , Sopt. 19 , [ Special to Tun ilKK.J The delegates to the republican state convention from this county nro for Keeso tint , last , and all Iho lime. Ho will not only command the full republican vote In this part of the state , but will got many votes from alliance republicans. Madison County' * Convention. Noiirot-K , Nob. , Sopt. 19 , ( Special Tele gram to THE HEE.I Today at Battle Creek was hold the Madison county republican con vention , which was harmonious and unani mous in every particular. Judge J , B. Barnes ot Norfolk was chosen temporary chairman and EugonO Moore temporary secretary. The ticket , Isi Tracy of Norfolk , treasurer ! Fred W. Hlclmrdson , clerk : Clint Smith , sheriff ; W.'A. Goblo , Judge ; A. C. Tyrrell , clerk ol the district court ; li. U. Morsman , superin tendent of public Instruction : Gcorgo A. Lntlmcr , surveyor , nnd P. I1' . Boll , coroner ; commissioners , First district , A. C. John son ; Second , Gcorgo D. Smith ; Third , John Crooks. Delegates to the state conven tion ! John U. Hays of Norfolk , Thomas OUOrgard of Newman's Grove , J. W. Stirk of Battle Creek , Charles Harding of Norfolk. J. E. Douglas ot Madison , C. E. Burnham ot Tlldan. Delegates to the judicial convention : Frank Duoll of Norfolk , M. L. Stewart of Madison , T. A. Shaffer of Meadow Grove , Gcorgo L. lie * of Norfolk nnd C. H. Shav- land of Newman's Grove. Central commit- tceinon : J. B. Barnes , CarlSoeloy. J. Emory Tbavlot , M. H. Morris , David Whltta , W. A. Yount , A. V. Uicharhson , James Clark , F. W. Wolfe , E. H. Jenkins , C. A. Handall , J. M. Ulckoy , J. W. Stirk , John Ashworth nnd G. A. Kcrstcad. With three cheers for Harrison risen the convention adlourncd. Everything was harmonious , nnd the chances for repub lican success In Madison county is extremely good. _ Out In Poruc. Br.Ain , Nob. , Sept. 19. [ Special Tologrnrn to Tim BEE.J The most harmonious conven tion that was ever hold by the republicans lu Washington county was that of today. Dele gates from all the old factions came In. Perry Sclden was elected chairman and E. J. Farr secretary of the convention. The following Is the ticket : Joos S. Cook , treasurer ; O. N. Unthank , clerk ; John Dulancy , sheriff ; J. W. Henderson. county superintendent : D. C. Ellcr , clerk of the district court : Carl Schmatcnberg , counly Judge ; W. II. Hill , surveyor ; E. C. Pierce , coroner. Thu following persons wore .selected as delegates to attend Iho sluto con vention : J. W. Bowgs , Denim Allbery , J. W. Whltcomb , W. F. Green , T. B. Pauling , S. B. Taylor nnd Hodoll Hool. Judicial convention , Perry Selden , H Blaco , W. C. Walton. J. T. Davis , W , T. Frost , O. N. Unthank and B. P. Miller. None of the delegates to cither convention are Instructed or pledged but the delegates to the Judicial convention are supposed lo bo favorable lo L. W. Osborn for Judge , pro viding ho should decide to bo n candidate. Perry Selden was elected chairman of the central committco for Washington county for tho" next year. The following Is the central commitleo : Grant township , W. S. Frost ; Cumming City township. J. H. Davidson ; Calhoun lown- ship , V. F. Fcnncr ; Lincoln township , B. P. Miller : Hichlond township , F. Joncll : Sher idan township , F. P. Pauling ; Arlington township , C. H , Jowett ; Fonlanoll lown- ship , II. S. Prick : DoSoto township , Isaac Coon ; Herman township , John Cameron ; Blair township , H. Blaco ; Blair city , First ward , K. S. Sprague : Second ward , J. W. Boggs ; Third ward , F. H. Mathiesen ; Fourth word , J. W. Henderson. Tno general senll- mont seemed to prevail that Washington county republicans were all unanimous. Pawnee County KcrmbllcniiH. PUVXEE CITV , Nob. , Sept. 19. ISpeclal Telegram to THE Bnc.J A largo nnd enthu siastic dclegato convenlion of Iho republicans of Pawnee counly mot at the opera house this nflorooon for the purposa ot placing la nomination a full county tlckot and the elec tion of delegales to the stale and dislrict con ventions. The only real contest took place over that of sheriff , J. G. Sloan of Missouri Creek being nominated on the eleventh bal lot. The following candidates were ronomi- nalod bv acclamallon : H. C. Worlbam , Ircas- urer ; J. U. Liltlo , clerk ; G. T. Beldlng , judge ; J. B. Brooks , district clerk , and F. A. Barton , superintendent. The delegates to the judicial convention will support Hon. G. M. Humphrey for district judge. The fol lowing are the delcgator to the state conven tion : C. E. Casov , A. Fellers , AI. H. Marble , James Uuy , D. A. Utce , W. A. Nash , J. W. Moore , J. P. Lore , M. 1C. Walker. Pawnco county can be depended upon for the usual old time republican majority. The entlro counly lickct will bo elected by a good ma jority. _ By Acclamation. POXCA , Nob. , Sopt. 19. [ Special Telegram to Tun BEE. ] The republican county con vention hold in Allen today was very har monious. It was pronounced to bo the most unanimous assemblage of this character , pver held by that party In Dlxon county. All of the candidates except two for the different ofllccs were nominated by acclamation , and a more able and popular array of men would have been diflluult to select. Numerous speeches were made , and all demonstrated confidence In a big republican victory this fall. These nominated nro : Treas urer , K. H. Pomcroy ; clerk , A. W. Hose , clerk of the district court ; J. E. Moore ; sheriff , J. BDekonhancr ; superintendent of schools , Miss Mary Schcoer ; judge , A. Koynolds ; surveyor , N. S. Porter ; coroner , Jacob S. Heap. Dele gates to the stale convonlion : H. P. Sbum- way , William Pomeroy , Henry Thompson , Mr. Moyois , J. T. Marlott , H. P. Loekwood. Delegates to the judicial district convention : O. E. Martin , C. W. Gusnoy. J. D. Huskall. S. R. Bossonbondor , M. T. Uossitor , W. H. Pomcroy. _ Cedar County United. HAHTIXOTOX , Neb. , Sept. 19. ISpeclal Telegram to THE BKE. ] Cedar county re publicans' convention was held In the city this attornoon with a good representation from all parts of the country. The conven tion was harmonious and a full ticicct was placed In nomination as follows : Treasurer , J. P. Jenul of Hartlngton ; clerk , J. L. Stew art of Randolph ; Judge , W. B. Primrose ; supcriutcndoutof schools , Miss Nellie Starks ; S A. Boom of Coleridge , surveyor ; Andrew McNoal , coroner ; J. B. Felbor ol' Helena , sheriff ; C. M. Jones of Hartlneton , commis sioner. Delegates to the state conventln : A. Hamillon , L. F. Bennot , J. F. Jonll , T. T. Hecht. Delegates to the judicial convention : Henry Poose , George WiltP. . A' . Miller aud F. M. Klmbull. _ Democrats in Session. VAM-.XTIXI : , Neb. , Sept. 19. [ Special Telegram - gram to THE BEE. ] The democrats of Cherry county mot hero today and placed In nomination a full straight county tlckot as follows : Treasurer , G. W. Miller ; clerk. J. L. Keeloy : Juogo , W. K. Towno ; sheriff , William Day ; superintendent . Davis ; surveyor , L. W. Smart , coroner , W.Jack son ; commissioners. First district , W. Hoimor ; Third dislrict , P. Sullivan. The convention endorsed tbo state platform. The disaffected independents who were not endorsed as the nominees of tbo late inde pendent convonlion culled a mass convention for loday wilh Iho hope of fusion , But tbo democrats refused to accept any overtures and Iho independents adjourned lo moot October 3. In Fl litln Armor. GEUIXO , Nob. , Sept. 19. ( Special lo THE BEE.J The republicans of this counly hold their convention Thursday and nominated the following county ticket : Clerk , J. H. Vlckory ; Judifc , E. S. Delamattor ; sheriff , Charles Itayinotid ; treasurer , Ed W. Sayre ; superintendent , E. P. Cromor ; surveyor , George W. Fnlrlleld ; coroner , L. O. TIsool. The attendance was largo , every precinct was represented , nnd overv delegate was present. The party In this county Is in its fighting armor , and is ready for the fray. Colonnl D. D. Johnson was elcctod chairman of Ihc cenlral commlUeo , and Frederick D , Walt aud W. J , Richardson as delegates to the state convention. Opposed the Alliance. Nob. , Sopt. 19. [ Spacml Tele gram to THE BEB. ] The republicans of Hnrlan county hold nn enthusiastic and har monious convention at Alma today. The fol lowing county officers were nominated : Clerk , W. C. Brown ; sheriff , L. E. Alien ; treasurer , J. E. Tumor ; clerk of the dislrict court , W. F. Colby ; county Judge , A. A. Brewer ; county superintendent of schools C. A. Taylor ; coroner , W. H. Bonwoll. No candidates were considered that bad on- tcred an alliance convonlion , DIsutiHHcd Politics. FIIEMOXT , Nob. , Sept. 19. [ Special Tele gram to THE BEE.An alliance plcnlo was given hero today on the Central Chautauqua grounds undct the auspices of Nlckorsou al liance. This afternoon Congressman Mc- Kolgban , J. W. Edgcrton , and Allen Hoot ad dressed about 1,000 people at the Auditorium on the political issues of the day as viewed from the standpoints of Independents. Independent * Divided. H Aim i SON , Nob. , Sopt. 19. | Special Tola- grum toTiiK BEE.I Tbo republican counly convention for Sioux county mot today at the court house nnd nominated n tlckot which Is n popular ono and is almost sura to be elected , In vlow of thovfact that the two factions of the IndoponddntH each have n ticket in tha Hold , thus dividing their forces. The tlckot Is ; Clerk , M. J , O'Connell ; treasurer , A. Mohr ; sheriff , Gcorgo E. Corspctrlohrj judge , GV Heslori superin tendent , Evn Connor ; surveyor , A. K. Dean ; coroner , C. H , Andrews , ' 'The delegates to stale convention are : E.'G. Hough nnd O. Guthrlo , and lo the judicial , George Walker and D. W. Woody. , Lively Alliance'Con vent Ion. YonK , Nob. , Soot. 10. ( Special Telegram to Tun BBE. | Thonlllanco county conven tion mot In this city this afternoon. A largo crowd was In attendance and the struggle for various offices was warmly contcslod. The nominations wore : D. S. Xiinmornmn. Iroasuror ; Gcorco F. Corcoran , clerk ; L. D. Campoll , sheriff ; Joseph Hoover , clerk of the district court : J. A. Bellows , county superintendent ; W. J. Hussoll , county judge ; and J , Sallonbargor , coroner. Of the above , four are farmers. Corcoran , the nominee for county clorn , is editor of the York Democrat , nnd today signed Iho alliance declaration of principles. N. P. Lundeon , the present county treasurer , could have received the nomination again , but stated after the Informal mal ballot that , although lie was an Inde pendent , ha could not endorse the alliance pUlfcrm. The city this evening is lull of of fice scatters nnd farmers discussing the situ ation and condemning the action of placing a democrat on the ilcKcl. After the conven tion adjourned two dclogatos pummelcd each olberand were tnkon to tbo police court. All ( > oed llculllcanfl. | Onxnv * , Nob. , Sept. 19. [ Special Tele gram to Tun BEE. ] The republican county convention mot hero today for the purpose of placing In nomination candidates for county offices. The convention was called to order and County Atlornoy C. H. Sloan was made lomporary chairman and Iho temporary or ganization was made permanent. It was ono of the most harmonious conventions ever held in Flllmoro county. The nominations were : Clerk , H. A. Malison ; ircasurer , A. Samrocic : clerk of Iho court , Sidney Donis- ihorpo ; Judge , John Barsby ; Mipcrmlcndent of schools , J. C. Clegg. The office of sheriff was loft open for delegates to tno convenlion. The following were elected delegates lo the stale convention : Peter Younger , chair man ; J. M. Perkins , N. C. Burl. N. Hanclo , C. L. Fowler. Mark BuU .r. W. J. Wulle , J. H. Springer Slogsdon. The delegates are mixed as to supreme judge with a leaning toward Cobb. The delegates to the district convention are , J. D. Hamilton , chairman , J. D. .lanscn , William Kamsdall , C. II. Sloan , N , J. Taylor , T. J. Shirlts , C. H. Kltlerldgo , W. Woodward. This delogallon Is for Mor ris. Hon. J. M. Fisher was oleelcd chair man of the counly conlral comralllco. The republicans are feeling jubilant tonight and think they nave nominated n winner. The delegales lo Iho slulo convenlion have nearly all boon chosen from the best farmers and are good men of'undoubted ability and staunch republicans. Heady for the Campaign. ST. PAUL , Nob. , Sept. 19. [ Special Tele gram toTnu Bii.jTho republican convenlion of Howard counly met today. The ticket named ns follows Is strong in many ways : Judge , J. B. WHIIams ; treasurer , U. Hanni bal ; clerk , H. L. Cook ; clerk of tno district court , J. A. Haggart ; Sheriff , N. Hermanson ; surveyor , C. U. Hnrkwcather ; coroner , Dr. C. S. Barns ; county iuperintondenl , Mrs. Havward ; commlsslonfer , H. Mortcnsen. Dolopntos lo Ihc slalo convenlion : A. A. Kendall , E. T. Cook , H. T. Loflwich , Gcorgo McMillan. Charles Chinn , chairman of Iho county central committee , was re-elected , after declining for personal reasons a unani mous uomlnmion for'counly clcn : . The party seems lo bo in good trim for u vigorous campaign. _ _ AtVorlr in Sheridan County. Rfanvn.LE , Nob. , Se'pt. 19. [ Special Tele gram to THE BIE. ] The republican county cotnention of Sheridan county nsssomblod today at Hushvlllo. Chorlos Wcston was ; chosen chairman and J. R. Ward secretary. Tno following county ticket was placed in nomination : Treasurer , August Brockman ; county clerk , J. J. Barnes ; sheriff , M. D. Cravatu ; clerk of the courts , C. E. Mays ; surveyor , 1. W. Jacobs ; county judge , H. J. Simpson ; county superintendent. J. H. Ward ; coroner , Dr. E. T. Julian. Delepales lo Iho judicial convenlion : Charles Wcslon , W. B. McQueen , John Beely , J. E. West , R. J. Graham , Hon. Ed. L. Heath. Delegates to the stale convenlion : J. H. Painler , W. H. Nowlon , W. M. Alexander , H. J. Simp- sou , S. H. Ladd , Nciiiulm Rcpiihllcans. AUIIURX , Nob. , Sept. 19. [ Special Tele gram lo Tin : BEE. ! The republicans of Ne- maha county mot In convention at Auburn today and selected the following delegates to the stale convention : Church Howe , T. 0. Majors , W. P. Freeman , C. E. Ord , W. H. Norton , Rabo Elllolt , G. W. Fall-brother , sr. , William French , B. F. McQuinch. Judicial convention : J. L. Stull , G. W. Cornell , Jacob Good , S. B. Lulzan , E. A. Bowen , A. J. Burnham , J. H. Pohlman , Joseph Lash , John Lewis. These delegates are instructed to present the nnmo of J. S. Slull for nom- inalion for dislrict judge of this district.- Delegates to tbo state convention go unln structed. Saturday. October i ) , was named as the day on whleh lo nominate a county tlclcot. Cheyenne County Harmony. S DXKV , Nob. , Sopl. 19. | Sp cml Tele gram lo Tun BEE. ] One of the most har monious conventions over hold In Cheyenne county was lhat by the republican party today. The ticket is an unusually strong ono. The nominations for county officers nro : Clerk , Henry E. Gapun ; treasurer , Gcorgo Abrcns ; slicrilT , Charles Trosnitz ; Judge , Francis II. Dreastro : commissioner , First district. Albert H. Frame ; superin tendent of schools , MallloMcGeo ; surveyor , P. J. Scoll ; coroner , Adam Gunderson. The delegates lo Iho state .and judicial conventions * tions were unlnstructed. KopuliHcans Determined. SUTTOX , Neb. , Sept. 19. [ Special Telegram to Tnr. BEE.J The republicans mot in caucus this evening In the opera house nnd proceeded directly to business after electing J , C. Mer rill chairman and Dr. Martin secretary. The following were elected delegates to Iho county convention at Clav Centre Monday next : A. C. Burltngam. C. W. Wnlthers. R. M. Thompson , Jacob Bonder. E , W. Woodruff , George Merrill , Henry Elfring , Henry Gross- hams , E. E. Hall-grove , H. C. C'amp , B. F. McGlll. Tha convention was harmonious in ovary respect and thgro was the old lima determination to succgou apparent in all the proceedings. f , " Alliance Cnnjp/iinn / Opened. Me COOK , Neb. , Sept ? 19. [ Special Telegram - gram toTiiE BKE. ] The independent party opened the cnmpaign'ln.thls ' county today by holding nn alliance pl.dr.lo In Dillon's Grove , south of this city. The , orators of the day were Hon. John H.IPowors , Mr. Wclty of Cambridge , the candidate for district judge on the Independent ticket and Hon. A , C. Modtc. Tbo vnrlousjcahdtdatos on the inde pendent ticket were prpsont and were called upon to reaffirm tholivulleL-innro to Iho prin ciples of the party , uln Iho evening Hon. John H. Powers addressed a fair audience In the opera houso. t' ' I' Alliance at Oreoloy Cont'r. GnEKi.EV CEXTEII , Neb. , Sept. 19. [ Special Tolcgrara to Tin : BEK. ! The Independent party hold tholr convention today. There was a full attendance , every township bolng represented. The following nominallons were made : Treasurer , R. S. McCarthy ; clerk of the district court , Hamilton J. Hall ; sheriff , Frand B , Foster ; county Judge , W. S. Olds : county superintendent of schools , Benjamin Crunican. Tbo convention was harmonious. Delegation Unlnstructed. Hoi.Ditr.an , Nob. , Sept. -Special [ Tele gram to THE BEE. ] The republican county convonlion for Iho purpose of electing dele gates to tbo state and judicial conventions was held bore today. The following dele gates were elected to tno stale convention : G. Surbcrg , F.A. Dean , R. J. O'Hara , George P. Rhea. De-locates to the Judicial conven tion : W. P. Ilaln , J. D. Harrison , I. Rod- strom , Thomas Galufortb. Delegates to uu- Instructcd. AFTER A PROTRACTED SPREE , Some of tlio Onuses Leading to a Tnlraago Suicide , CORONER'S ' VERDICT IN FOECKEN'S ' CASE , llcfiisal of n Young Ijruly to Mnrry Him Provokes tlio Dclwuoli Which In Concluded In Self-Murdor. TAI.MAOE , Nob. , Sept. 19. ISpeclal Tclc- prain to Tin : Biir.l : The coroner's Jury In vestigating the death ot John Focckens , whoso body was found hanging to a wind- .mill , has rendered a verdict that the deceased came to his death by his own hand. Young Foochens had been employed ns a Oay laborer and was regarded as an industrious young man , but strongly addicted to drink , and had several times , after a protracted spree , threatened self-destruction. Last Sunday morning ho wound up n debauch of nearly a week and started for the country , telling some of his friends where they would lind certain goods If ho never returned. It was said by some of his most intlnmto friends that the refusal of a young lady to marry him was partially the cause of the rash act. Un dertaker Sellhorn of this place Interred thu remains In the MoWilllams cemetery today , as the young man had no relatives In this part of the state to tnko charge of the body. Another Trust ISneniy. NEIIIHSKA Cnr , Nob. , Sept. 19. ISpeclal Telegram to THE Bnn. ] Mr. Holler of the llrm of Engall , Holler & Co. of Now YorK , who are largo owners of stock In the distil lery at this place has been In the city looking over the ground and selecting a silo for an other largo distillery. It has been definitely settled that another , distillery will bo erected at oilco and nearly if not all of tbo stock of the now company will bo taken by the owners of stock IP the old placo. The com pany has closed the contract for the purchase of the lots at the foot of Central avcnuo and the buildings will bo erected thereon. George L. Woolsoy will have chnrgo of the oroctlon of the buildings. The capacity of the plant will bo double that of the old ono hero now. The buildings will bo lilted with all tbo latest improved machinery , and like the old ono will bo run all the year round Work will bo commenced on the foundation of the building at onco. Republican Clly's Cero.il Pyramid. REi'unueAX CITT , Nob. , Sept. 19. [ Special to Tun BEI : . ] During harvest tnno tbo citi zens of this place erected a ccroal pyramid from grains grown In the immediate vicinity of Ihio city. Thd grain was pulled by the roots with thn intention of preserving it for the World's fair at Chicago. As that exhi bition commences before another crop can bo grown , It was especially valuable. The cereal pyramid was placed on exhibition at the Nebraska state fair and was stolen from the grounds by some miscreant , who , It is be- lloved , has shipped it to Indiana or Missouri and Is using it to advertise some section other than the ono where it was grown. M'ho citizens are very indignant about this matter and if tbo thief could bo laid hands on ho would receive rough treatment. Some hand bills have boon printed with the cut of the pyramid upon them. Veterans Pleased. NOHTII PIATTE , Neb. , bept. 19. [ Special Telegram to THE Bi'.c.J Camp Logan broke up today mid -nil are well satisfied with the pleasant time they have had. Senator Van W.yck and Chaplain Lazier nmao pleasant addresses at the camp ground yesterday afternoon and last night a grand camp lira was held in front of the headquarters. Paul Vandervoortand his old tlmeonomy , Senator Van Wyclt divided tlmo in addressing the crowd. The day was cool and pleasant until 5 p. in. , when a gentle shower refreshed the earth and people. Yesterday's races were unfinished on account of the rain. The Ancient Order of United Workmen gave a grand ball on ( to close of the reunion and baa a largo attendance. Nebr.iHlcu Ktluor Dond. OSCEOLA , Nob. , Sept. 19. [ Special to THE BEE. ! David N. Hnrtson died at his homo here yesterday morning and his funeral was held at the Methodist Episcopal church hero today , the Rav. Dr. Holland of Shelby preach ing the funeral sermon. Deceased was the editor or the Clarks Loader , published at Claries. Ho was taken ill about ten days ago , and returning to hU homo here was prostrated with typhoid fever , which re sulted In his death. The deceased was n little - tlo over 33 years old and a young man of line attainments and excellent character. By his kindly ways and manly qualities ho had made many friends. Mr. Hartson is survived by his wife and ono child. Itailroad OHicinls at Hasting ? . HASTINGS , Mob. , Sept. 19. [ Special Tele gram to Tun BOB. ] Marvin Hughitt , prcsl dent , and W. II. Nowmnn , third vlco president dentof the Chicago & Northwestern railroad ; H. G. Hurt , general manager ; C. C. Hughes , general superintendent ; II. C. Muhannn , superintendent ; J. H. Buchanan , general passenger agent , and 1C. C. More- house , general freight agent of the Elkhorn road , arrived In Hastings on a special at noon today. The ofllcials refused to bo Inter viewed , out the presumption is that their visit has some bearing on the proposed exten sion of the road from Hastings to the south west. Drowned at Arlington. AiiMXOTox , Nob. . Sept. 19. [ Special to Tun BEE. | George Soaker , a hired man who worked for Mr. Henry Gioseckman , was drowned In the Elkhorn river this afternoon about r > o'clock. Ho went In bathing and was taken with cramp while In deep water. Ho was about ! 33 years of old. The neigh bors and citizens have been searching for several hours for the body but have given up all hope of finding It until it IIoats to the surface , Fort Robinson New * . FOUT Romxsox , Nob. , Sept. 19. [ Special Telegram to Tun Bun. | The troops of this post have all returned from Hot Springs , S. D. . and are looking mid fooling well. Mr. Lewis , n discharged soldier , Is In the guard house , charged with stealing and dis posing of government property. Ho Is sup posed to bo mixed up with the party tnkon by Deputy Marshal Jackson from Crawford to Omaha day before yesterday. Gpsslcr Hound Ovor. NnmiAsiCA CITV , "Nob. , Sept. 19. [ Special Telegram to Tun Bin : . ! Mlko Gosslcr , the man who shot his wlfo at Dun bur , was ar raigned this evening on the charge of shoot ing with Intent to Kill. Ho waived a prelim inary hearing and was bound over to the district court. His wlfo is very low. Wheat Yield. NEI.SOX , Nob. , Sept. 19. [ Special Telegram to TUB BEE. ] Uobort Slovens , a farmer liv ing near Nelson , threshed 1,060 , bushels of winter wheat from twenty acres actual meas urement , both of ground and wheat , or fifty- thrco bushels per acre , Seriously Injured. Hoi-TinEon , Nob. , Sept. 19. [ Special Telegram - gram to TUB DUE. ] Frank , a small son of Scott Noff , living near Atlanta , foil from a load of wheat which ho was driving today , the wheels passing over his body and seri ously Injuring him. Hound to Jlnvo the County Boat. BI.UK HIM , Nob. , Sept. 19. fbpoclal Telegram - gram to THE Bui : . ] Potsdam township , which Includes Blue Hill , voted today $10,000 bonds for county buildings , provided tha county seat is relocated at Blue Hill ; ? J 1,000 additional is pledged by private subscription. Lutheran Synod' * HVHHOII. | BBITHICE , Nob. , Sept. 19. [ Special Tclo- Rram to Tim BEK.J Today's session of the Lutheran synod was possessed of considerable - able interest and was well attended. A ret - * t the Advisory Board of Homo Mb- slom , vas road , The report showed the work dona on the territory of the Nebraska synod , nltled bv the Homo Missions boimt , during the yoar. The number of churches aided WAS seventeen and the amount given by the board to aid the pastors was M.7W.ory many Importixiitntuloncour- ncln ? features of church work were brought to light. The number of ministers In the Nebraska - braska synod slnco 1S31 bas Increased from twent.v-sovon to sovonty-olght , and the con gregations from thirty-live to eighty-seven. 'Iho committee on apportionment reported that tha wbolo amount apportioned among the various congregations for the year Is $ -J.O'M.V : ) > . Among the inora Important com mittees appointed by the synod today was ono on education. Tomorrow afternoon will occur the dedica tion of Trinity Lutheran church of this city. Tno dedicatory sermon will bo preached by Ilov. J. A. Clutz of Alchlsnu , Kan. The ser vices will bo conducted bv the president ol the synod , Ilov. J. C ) . Jacoov of Nebraska City , assisted by other member * of the synod. Ocrinnn HaptlslM In Semlon. i"ni.MONT : , Nob. , Sopt. 19. [ Special Tele gram to Tin : BKI : . | The Southwestern Ger man Baptist conference , embracing the states of Iowa , Missouri , Kansas , Nebraska , Colorado , Oregon and California , has been In session all wcok nt the Platovlllo church and continues until Tuosdav next. Ilov. E. Graalmnn of Coucoii'In ' , Ivan. , lias presided over the sessions. Kov. H. Slni'klmlz , Bur- llngton , In , , was chosen vlco president. Thu report of the treasurer showed that during the past year there was contributed for homo and foreign missions , $2OI'J ; for educational and other religious objecu , f .905. Today the committee on publication reported the Cleve land house doing a successful business. Kov. S. Bontlalcof Columbus , Nob. , and E. Grnal- man of C'oneordla , Kan. , were elected mom- bora of the mission board. Burlington , In. , was chosen as the place for the next confer ence. Monday morning the report of the committee en the location of the now west ern college will bo heard. Farmers Real Mud. Oun , Nob. , Sept , 19. [ Special to Tnr. Bic. : | The Valley county fair which opened Tuesday closed yesterday. There was a good attendance , but the exhibits were not equal In number to former years. There was a line exhibit of blooded horses. The display of garden vrcotublos mid fruits was choice , but cattle and hogs were almost unroproaontod. The farmers are angry with the Agricul tural society's ' management for giving only diplomas for stock entries and fat purses for the speed ring1 , and lake this means of expressing - pressing their displeasure , Their objection Is a Just ono and the local press is supporting thorn in the matter. Ci ops Around York. Yoni > , Nob. , Sept. 19. [ Special to Tin : Bnn.J About n wenk more of the splendid corn weather which this county has been en joying for the past few ( lays will place the corn crop out of danger of frost. The yield this year will bo heavy , some averaging It at fifty biishels per acre , but a conservative es timate places it at thirty-eight to forty bushels. The quality is first class , the oars generally being largo and well tilled. The total acreage of the county , as returned bv the assessors , is 15,771 uer'os , about n third larger than last year. Carter Harrison at Norfolk. Noitroi-ic , Neb. , Sept. 19. [ Special Tclo- gram to Tun Bci : . ] The North Nebraska District Fair and Driving Park association has just succeeded in securing Hon. Carter H. Harrison , ex-mayor of Chicago , to deliver nn address at the fair grounds on next Sat urday , September 2i. ( I3x- Con gross man Gcorgo W. Oorso.y will also bo hero during the tulr. Mr. Harrison will Do here on Fri day evening next and willaUond the banquet and ball given by the traveling men of Norfolk. Ilrown County's Fair. , Love PI.NH , Neb. , Sept. 19. [ Special to Tin : Bcr.J The Brown county fair is in ses sion at tills place this wcok. There Is a line display and a largo attendance. Wanted It Gurantned. McCooic , Neb , Sept. 19. [ Spcchl Tele gram to Tun Bau. ] The repuolican county convention convened hero today and was called to order by C. F. Babcock , chairman of the county central committee. H. P. High was made tempera - chairman and C.V. . Brown , secretary. Committees on credentials , resolutions- und permanent organization were appointed ami the convention took a recess until U:30 : p. in. On reassembling ntS:30 : the committco on cre dentials brought in their report and it was found that the delegates from Indianola and several of the other eastern precincts , al though they were all in the city , bad not put In their credentials. After waiting some minutes a written proposition or demand was submitted by the Indianola delegates , de manding that they bo guaranteed certain county oftlcos or they would not put lu their credentials. This the convention refused to accede to and sent them the reply that they must come In , If at all , the same ns every other republican and ubldo tbo result of the selection of the county convention. This they refused to do and staid out. The convention then proceeded to Business and the temporary organization was made permanent and the following ticket nominated : Sheriff , E. H. Banks ; clerk , Gcorgo W. Itopcr ; treasurer , \V. T. Hlnton ; coroner , Dr. W. F. Eskey ; sur veyor , Page T. Francis ; superintendent of public instruction , William Smith , and C. W. Hodgktn was rcnominatcd for commis sioner. Stale convonlion : B. B. Davis , D , H. Bomgurdner , Hugh W. Cole , M. H. Bacon , Uichard Johnson and N. J. Johnson. A resolution was adopted endorsing J. E. Cochran for rc-clocllon as dlslrlct judge and allowing him to ro-eleut his own delegation , which was done , attor which the countv central committee was selected and C. II. Boyle elected chairman and F. M. Klmmcl secretary , _ Great KnthiiKlasm. TKCU.MSKH , Nob. , Sopt. 19. ( Special Tele gram to TUB BEE.J The republican county convention was hold here today. C. A. Car- bin was elected chairman and L. A. Vnrner secretary , The court tioiiio was decorated with Hags and the pictures of Washington , Lincoln , Blalno , Harrison and MuKiuloy were prominent features to enthuse the dPlo- gatus. The convention then proceeded to nominal' ) the tlcitol all by acclamation . Treasurer , D. U. Bush ; county clerk , J. G. O'Connoll ; slim I IT , August Stcnnkel ; county judge , George B. Foster ; county superin tendent , J. L , McBrlen ; coroner , Dr. Black ; surveyor , W. L. Dunlap ; elork of the district court , W. P. ( Joro. Delegates to the state convention , J. S. Dew , F. P. Fos ter. C. C. Kccd , O. A. Bnllev , J. M. Bore- land , J. W. Smith and Tom McCIure. Dclo- galn.s to the judicial convention : William A. Campbell , Clint Sampson , O. A. Corbln , James Deulon. M. H. Christy , Partner Blake and Thomas Wyatts. A motion instructing the delegates for Judge Applcgato was lost. The delegate * ) go unlnstructed , although II vu of the seven are for Judge Davidson , The convention adjourned with thrco cheers for Bill McKlnloy. Today's vork resulted In the nomination of the strongest ticket ever put up in Johnson county. and UnrnionfoiiH , AUIIOHA , Nob. , Sopt. 19. [ Special Telegram - gram to THE BIK. : ] The republican county convention hold here today was the largest and most harmonious political gathering hold in this county for years. A full county ticket was placed In nomination and delegates elected to stale and judicial conventions. The follow ing were the nominees : County clork.W. C. Builoy ; treasurer , B. F. Anderson ; sheriff , A. J. McCommghoy ; Judge , H , M. Kflloirp ; clerk of the district court. Ed Uandall ; super intendent , M. F. Stanley , commis sioner , O. D. Slmnklnnd ; .surveyor , D. U. Parks ; coroner , Dr. Williamson. Delegates to the state Convention , E , J. Hniner , D. Bates , F. P. Corrlck , O. B. Houghton. J. J. Farley , Dr. Case , M , Han- uwoid , Pater Jacobs. The delegation is in structed for Hon. M. B , Hooso for judge of the supreme court. Judicial convonlion : E. Curr , James Huby , C. C. Boslow , George E , Lane , D. A. Scovlllo , J. l < ; Grosshaus , J , 1' , Jones , P , M. Green. Klrcinnn and Itrakoman Killed , CIIATTA.NOOOA , 'Icnu. , Sept. ID. A collision between two frolphta on the Cincinnati Southern railroad tool ; place yesterday be tween Harrison and Uockdulo , owlnir to a inhunderslumlhiu' of or dors. The fireman and hrukoniun of the north bound train wore Killed. Much Interest Mnnlfestod in tbo Repub lican County Ooavantbn. COBB ELEMENT LARGELY PREVAILED , In Homo KcflU'Ctn | the Assembly l < 'nvor > ( < d Vunlon With linnonotcr Dcinuurnld YlcwM of Delegate * on the Sutjcot. LINCOLN , Nob. , Sopt. 19. [ Special toTn * Bii.J : : The republican county convention that has caused so much oxcltcmont during the past few WCOKS was ilnnlly bold this afternoon at llohimon's hall and an Immcnsa concourse of politician ? gathered to witness the oxprctod struggle. Nor were they dl ap- pointed. Shortly after 3 o'clock , Hon. H. I ) . Hatha way called the convention to order. On motion of C. A. Atkinson , lion. J. C. F. Mc Kesson , a fminor from Kiiicrald , was unani mously cho'cn chairman. Mr. McKesson made n short but Imppv speech In taking the chnlr. His mention of "Blalno and reciproc ity" was greeted with cheors. On motion of U. D. Stearns , Georco A. McArthur was chosen secretary. On mo tion of Attorney Greouo IIV. . Orr wa chosen assistant secretary. After the usual preliminaries Captain Phelps Paine moved that Judge Amasa Cobt > bo allowed to select the Lancaster county delegates to the state judicial convention. Mr. O. A. Bush most emphatically opnosod this motion , and declared that since Judge Uecso was also n candidate for supreme jmlco and that ho was as coin potent for thu position as any man In the state , that It wan unfair to Ignore him in such a manner. Ho therefore moved tnat the various wards nnil precincts proceed to declare by ballot their choice for the .supremo judgoshlp. A warm debate followed and when the matter cnmo to n vote the Cobbltos prevailed. Next followed the struggle as to whether Iho convention should iiommnlo three candi dates for district Judge or only two , by the latter course silently endorsing Tlbbotts. the democratic nominee. Then followed u llorco verbal light. In which the unswerving repub licans and tno Field-Hall adherents battled for siipremacv. The matter was finally sub mitted to a vote and resulted : Alter IIO.'i bal lots , 103 favored an alliance with the demo crats , while 1 li ! believed in a straight repub lican ticket. The delegates then proceeded to vote for the two Judges of the district court , The gentlemen placed In nomination were Allen W. Field , Clmrlcs Hall , J. C. Johnston and William H. Woodward. The IIrst ballot re sulted as follows : Field , . " > 4 ; Hall , SOI ; Johnston , S3 ; Woodward , TJ. Field ntul Hall were declared the nominees. The suc cessful candidates came forward and made short speeches , thanking the convention for the honor conforiod on thorn. Johnston and Woodward , the defeated candidates , were called for. Johnston llnally came forward and scored the members of the convention for choking off the chances of n third repub lican candidate for dislrict judge. Ho de clared that ho bollovod in the principles of the republican party instead or n combination with democrats. "It is cow- iirdly In yru , " ho continued , "to cnoko off the third candidate. I blame you for enter ing into a damnable combination. Ills for the purpose of helping the democratic party. It is a damnable republican-democratic com bination. " Ho continued In this strain for about fif teen minutes , and was frequently inter rupted with cheers and applause. The Field- Hall clement llnally got mad and sent up a shout to drown the voice of the speaker. Johnston , however , continued talking until after the yells began to die away. Captain Woodward was then called and made a very happy speech , putting the audi ence In good humor. Ho declared , however , that ho believed that the course pursued by the convention was not only bad politics , but nlso cowardly politics. Ho urged the dole- catos to nominate only lopuhllcans and to stand by the republican party. The next nominations \vor-j made for the position of clerk of the district court , the most remunerative public position in the county. The gentlemen placed in nomina tion wpro C. E. Wulto. Dave Harris , U. C. Manloy and A. M. Trimble. Owing to the vigorous tight made by each of these contes tants great Intel eat was manifested In this light. The last Dallot resulted : Wnito , 17(5 ( ; Harris , ai ; Manloy-13 ; Trimble , yj Mr. \Valto was declared the nominee. The suc cessful nominee , who Is n prominent young business man of Lincoln , came forward and made a very neat speech. Nominations were then made for county judeo. The nainos presented were Justice S. T. Cochran ana Hon. I. W. Lansing. The first ballot was a surprise , ns It was declared by manv that Coohran would bo the winner. The ballot was : Cochran , 110 ; Lansing , 189. Lansing was declared the nominee. Ho do. elared , in n speech , his approval of the co- tire ticket nominated , down to and including hi > n self. J. A. Westcott was nominated for countv commissioner. S. W. Burnham was named for the position of county treasurer. The light for the nomination for county clerk was entered into by General J C. McBride , John T. McDonald , J. D. Woods Jolm Dettof and J. U. O. Miller. Woods received the greatest number ol votes. Sam AlcClay , the present uherlff , was mentioned ns the most suitable person to suc ceed himself. For the first time a universal snout of approbation wont up und Mr. Me- Clay was nominated by iiccliunutlon. Loud calls were made for him lo nntko nn old wnr tlmo .speech , but the chairman announced the fact that Mr. McClay was sick and had been confined to his bed for several davs. Dr. Holyoke was ronomliiutcd for the posi- tlon of coroner and W , S. Scott for surveyor. Prof. Boor was nominated for county BU- pcrlntondcnt of schools. TIIAYCU SCOIIES MAIIONIiV. batd Governor Tlmycr today uffSn roadlnc the report of the remarks of T. J. Muhonoy at the democratic convention nt Grand Island , wherein ho makes nn attack upon the supreme court , ' ! am obliged to say that it Is not to the credit of the Douglas county bur that such a man should be In au olllclal position. When ho status the rule of the court Is to adjourn at 1' ' o'clock he states what Is true ; but when ho ntlompls to con voy the Impression that no decision is handed down nftor that tlmo he states what he knows to bo false , If ho has any business before the supreme court , though I very much doubt if ho has. Ho will Und upon Inquiry of the elork of the court that the universal prac tice has been to hand In their decisions Into In the afternoon ; and Mi1. Campbell , the clerk , has Informed mo that they frequently send in their decisions as late as U o'clock m the evening. The decision In the case of the murderer. Ncnl , three days ago wns not sent to tha clerk's odlco untiluftorSo'clock p. m. " The testimonial boncllt tendered Mr.Charlco and Miss Daisy Higglns upon the eve of their departure for the east brought out a largo number of musically Inclined people , and the generous applause accorded the bonelldnrlcm and their nsioclntos on the programme showed u thorough enjoyment of thu several numbers. Master Charles Hlgglns showed In lit * playing of the Bcrlol-Osborno "Funtuslo on William Tell" a very careful appreciation ol the violin. His phrasing Is excellent , his technique worthy of praise. Under n mas ter of the violin ho citnnot help but make un artist , for ho has native ability of u high order. All ho needs Is careful direction. Miss Daisy Hlggln" , a demure little woman , played the piano with fiklll , accompanying n majority of thu per. former * very acceptably Indeed , Mr. Frank Badntlot Is destined to hs heard from In thu world of musk1. Hlu lluto solo was delightfully rendered , the tonal quality bolng particularly noticeable. lie Is nn en thusiast on hU Instrument and with a fo\v years hard work will be among the front rank of the llutlsts * Mauler William Mur phy plays the cornet very well for a youuc man although his tempo in "Jerusalem'1 ' was just a bit too fuxt. But that U a minor matter - tor and will adjust Itself us thu young artist grows stronger In the knowledge of his lu- Hlrumont. The Ktryk-cn-Dlaasi Lut club , Mr. Jules Lombard. Miss Funnv Arnold , Mr. Wllklns , Airs , Moollor , contributed " * ' tea a very satisfactory porforuiuaco.