Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-04

no conventions having Deen
held here, but numerous citizens being
present. After a little storm the motion
was carried unanimously. The following
roll of delegates WAS then ~prepered:
Belknap-J. o. McFerrin.
Boomer-W. j. Haines.
Center-A. d. Putnam.
Carson-Wm. F. Bosbyshell.
Crescent-C. F. Pratt.
Grove-George Bolton.
Carver. w. Templeton.
Hardin-D. +. Perry.
Hazel Dell-Not rep1 esented.
James-Henry Brandes.
Keg Greeks. G. Underwood.
KNOW. B. Cuppy.
Lincoln-J. A. Franks.
Lsyton-Not represented.
Lewis-T. p. TreYnor.
Minden-Wm. Spears.
Macedonia-O. Knox.
Neola-T. S. Campbell.
Norwalk-T. @. johnson.
Pleasant. Gross,
Rockford-George West.
Silver Creek-M. Mckenzie.
Valley. L. Bear.
Washingaon-N. FL. Bowman.
Waveland-A. Clifford.
Wright. F. Macklin.
York-Wm. Casson.
Kane Townshlp-Frank Evans.
Kane-First ward, JAS. Wickham
Second ward, Ed Mott; Third ward, Col.
w. F. Sapp; Fourth ward, K. l.. Shu-
CART.
1t was then insisted that the session
should be private, and no outsiders al
lowed to remain.
After going into private session. it was
moved that each represe ntative should
be allowed not to exceed five minutes In
presenting the views of his constituency.
Mr.. Cuppy objected to the time limit,
claiming it was a piece of gag law to
which he would not submit, and threat
ened to withdraw from the meeting 1t 1t
was enforced. The time limit was then
dropped to satisfy him, who was the first
one to overstep that time. The reports of
the delegates showed the following feel
Ing in the various townships:
Belknsp-Agalnst a special election,
but In favor of submitting a reasonable
amount at the next general election.
Think $3.50, 600 is more than is needed,
DuL WOulu 10 NlllluS W fOU6 lOE Uuhl
amount at a general election.
Boomer-In favor of a special election
and in favor of appropriating $3.50, 900.
Center-Opposed to any greateramOunt
for court house and jail than $3.50, 900,
and opposed to special election.
Carson-Think court house can be
built for less than $3.50, 900. Would not
vote for more than $110, 900.
Crescent-In favor of building a court
house and In favor OF a special election.
Cost of court house and jail not to ex-
coed $3.50, 900.
Grove-Not In favor of a special elec-
ton, but in favor of submitting a propo-
sirion not to to cost 500, 600, at general
election.
Garner-Deslres a court house to meet
needV, but not to exceed $3.50, 900, unless
more was needed to make it fire proof
1t should be sufficient to meet all needs,
even if more was needed. In favor Of
special election.
Hardin-In favor of a court house and
a good one, costing about $3.50 200. In
favor special election.
James-Opposed to a special election
Willing to vote a reasonable amount,
100000 or less.
Keg Creek-Mr. Underwood declined
to speak, only for himself. Last tim
gave an over whelping majority, aut
would doubtless vote for $3.50. 600 oour
house and favor special election.
Knox-Want to walt a little. N
hurry. Willing to call special election
and vote money for a jail, but not a cen
for a court house in Council Bluffs a
present. If special election called o.
court house question, Knox would no
give ten votes for 1t, and would ais
favor moving county seat to biographies
centre of the county.
Lincoln-Opposed to a special election
Too costly. Think $780, 900 would d
for court house and jail both.
Lewis-At last special election onl
one vote against the proposition. Sam
feeling doubtless exists now.
Minden-In favor of a court hous
costing 500, 900 and a $4,000 Jail.
Macedonia-In favor of $110, 900 fo
court house and $40, 900 for jail. N
] special election, but In favor of submit
ing it at general election.
Neola-In favor of court house an
. Jail not to exceed $3.50, 600. Opposed t
special election.
PleAsant-In favor of court house nc
to exceed 500, 900, and opposed to sp'
clal election.
. Rockford-In favor of special electio
1 at once, submitting proposition of coul
house not to exceed $1,000
r Silver Creek-In favor of a good coul
house not to exceed Sl50,0OO. Oppose
to special election.
Valley-Not in favor of special ele
ton, or of new court house for the pre-