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    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.