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Omaha daily bee., 1888-08-29
POLITICAL POINTERS.
From the Strongholds OF Republican,
ism in Northwestern Iowa.

SIoUX CITY, Ia. August IS Special to
THE Bee. Politically there is little hustle
or excitement in northwestern Iowa. Politics
is a jug handle is this part of the state, and
the republicans have the handle, although in
recentyears the democratic party has made
considerable advances.
The Tenth and Eleventh congressional
districts comprise more than one fourth of
the territory of Iowa. The Eleventh in
cludes the thirteen northwestern counties,
and the Tenth the fifteen counties lying just
east OF the Eleventh. Together they com
prise an area of five tiers of counties north
and south, ana sixteen of the counties east
and west.
In the Eleventh district Hon. Isaac S. Strube
of LeMars, has been renominated by accla-
nation, and unanimously, by the republicans
for fourth consecutive time. OF his re-
election there is absolutely no doubt. His
majority i'll the district two years ago, when
the party vote was not fully polled, was
4,403 over all opposition. There were few
scattering votes-St. John prohibition,
grecnback, ctc.-altogcthcr amounting to
thirty-four, which are included in the figures
above. The democrats have not yet made a
congressional nomination. They will do so,
of course, but they recognize the hopeless
ness of election The third party prohibit
tionsts have nominated Rev. Wilmot Whit
M. f.. church, IA very estimable gentleman,
but one having none of the qualities neces-
sary to stir up political following. He was
nominated by ''mass convention held
| in this city, in which there were
| seventeen delegates. Third party prohibit
| tionsm has been especially weak in north
western Iowa, never having got above the
designation of "scattcring' in the election
| returns. If Mr.. Whitfield receives tins fall
as high as 100 votes in the district he will eX-
ceed general expectation.
The Tenth district is just about as one
| sided as the Eleventh, A. j. Homes, its pres
| cnt member of congress- having received a
| clean majority of 1859. The republicans of
| the Tenth district have just nominated, after
| spirited but good-tempered contest, j. r.
| Dolliver, of Fort Dodge, a young man who
| has achieved some local reputation in Iowa
| for speeches made at conventions and on the
! stump He will have the solid support of
| his party and his election by heavy major
| lty is forcgone conclusion. There has us
| yet been no opposition candidate put in the
| field in the Tenth district, although the dem
| Gratis will make u nomination.
| The total clean republican majority in the
| two northwestern districts in the congress
| sional election two years ago was $500.
| 1t is fact that outside of northwestern
| congressional districts-the republican party
| the republican state ticket in the last election
| over all opposition was only l,0O). Cover
| nor Larraoee's majority was 1,O5O. On the
| basis of the congressional election OF the
| previous year, which is approximately COR
| rect, this would show a republican minority
| of about 900 outside of the northwestern
| quarter of the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-08-29
Another Communist Drops Dead,

TCOIWTIUIC 1855 ID JUIVtS TVTTOW BtWNtIt.T
PARIS, August IS New York Herald
Cable-Special to TIE BEE. A strange IA
tality seems to follow cX-communists. The
other day General Endes, while standing on
his hind legs making fiery speeches to the
commune, died by bursting blood vessel.
Now, day before yesterday Citoyen Cenac,
another lieutenant of the commune, was
standing on his hind legs making communist
speeches to a socialist crowd at No. 10 Cite
la Charriere, Paris, when he suddenly turned
pale to the great CONSERVATION of the audi
ence, and just as he uttered the words, I'll
ney pas de dicu,n down he fell, dead as "a
hammer The cause of death was the burst
ing of a blood vessel.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-08-29
Y. NJ. @. A. Conference.

PLATTsMouTH, Neb., August 2s.-TSpecial
to The BEE. The Y. NJ. c. A. closed sue
cessful district conference here Sunday
night by exercises in the opera house. The
conference has been in session since Friday,
and has been conducted by Mr.. Nash, the
state secretary. Delegates were in attend
ance from Omaha, Nebraska City, Pawnee
City, and Weeping Water. One of the OBJ
lects Of the conference was to raise means TO
build up and sustain the Y. M. @. A. in this
city. Messrs. Nash and Joplin of Omaha,
assisted by Mossrs Waterman and Pollock
OF this city, have been receiving subscriptions
and already -.be list amounts to nearly $500.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-08-29
Blames the Brakeman.

EXETER, Neb., August 21-To the Editor
Of The BEE: noticed an article in Sundays
issue of your paper headed "Wreck at Exc
ter" am lover Of justice and would like
to have this published in justice to all con-
cerned. Parties who saw the collision state
that the scab engineer on the passenger was
to blame for not Stacking in answer to sig
mails from the brakeman on the freight train
There was but one eye witness of the COLI
sion except myself and that was the man the
railroad company employs for pumping
water into the tank. The freight brakeman
signaled the passenger train TO stop and re-
ceived an answer from the engineer that his
signal was seen, and then gave signal for
them to come ahead, which resulted in the
wreck. The engineer never left his engine
until he had all the steam out of her and her
fire was also out. The brakeman was the
man in fault, think The damage / think
would not exceed $1,000.
E. l.. MARTINDALE, City Marshal.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-08-29
A Promising Musician.

tCopmiaht 1888 bu James Gordon Bennett.l
LONDON, August 2S.-I New York Herald
Cable-Special to THE BEE. THE London
press today generally give pleasant tribute
to the memory of young Fullerton, the son
and namcsake of his father. Iquote one ed
itorial paragraph from the Globe: SIN the
death of Mr.. William Fullerton America has
lost one of the most promising of it's musical
composers. ~ His opera, The Lady of the
Locket, was, if lacking in originality, very
tuneful and graceful, and of his unacted
piece, called 'Waldemar,' the most encourag-
ing anticipations have been formed.n
Omaha daily bee., 1888-08-29

whose incoming brings TO our people compe-
tition both unjust and disastrous. Eighth
In view of the recent revelations showing
the abuse of our naturalization and immigra-
ton laws, we desire and urge thorough
revision of said laws, in order that our coun-
try and fellow citizens may be protected
from the pauper and criminal classes of other
countries.
Ninth--We favor the enactment of prison
laws, which, while providing for the employ
ment of prisoners, shall prevent the product
OF their labor from competing with that OF
wage workers.
The reading of the platform by Chairman
tion, but when Chairman Batchelor put the
question there was a terrific shoet of ayes
and the convention adjourned sine die.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-08-29
The Duluth STAYS Ont.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, August 27-TSpecial
Telegram to The Bee The committee
appointed by the Chicago traffic meeting to
consult northwestern lines with view of
raising seaboard rates met in the office of the
st. Paul & Duluth railway to-day to hold a
final conference with President Hayes who
cision of the Duluth road to remain out of
the field and remain true TO the interests of
the twin cities rendered the combination of
no effect and the committee was authorized
to use every means to induce President
HAYES to reconsider.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-08-29
NEW SUBMARINE BOAT.
An Engine of Destruction which
Promises Great Things.

tCOppight 1883 bv James Gordon Bcnnctt.1
PARIS, August 2S.-TNew York Herald
Cable--Spccial to The BEE. "A new sub
marine boat intended to revolutioniae naval
warfare is to be launched at Toulon Septem-
ber l5 The boat is designed by NJ Ragotc,
the government engineer. She is so con
structed as to be able to dive completely be-
meath the keel of the largest iron clad, and by
means Of a special apparatus fasten exrlo-
sive cartridges to the sides of the enemy's
vessel and is enabled to maintain commnni-
cation with explosive cartridges so fixed by
means of steel wire that the cartridge can
be exploded by electricity. This new engine
of destruction combines all the requisite con-
ditions of speed, steering capacity ,submersion
emersion, etc. The vessel is seventeen me
ters long between perpendicular, by $50 metres
beam. She is enabled to dive under water
to any given depth by means of a series of
reservoirs that receive water in variable
quantities. Reservoirs of compressed air
allow air for breathing purposes TO be re-
newed at will. Horizontal steering is effected
effected by a double rudder working on
double hinges attached to the sides of the
stern. A little cupola five centmetres in
diameter is built on the bow, and il is in this
cupola, provided with glass windows, that
the officer in command directs the vessel.
The entire crew is an officer, two engineers,
and a sailor. The motive power consists of
kreb's electric machine, fifty horse power,
with compressed air apparatus Prepaa-
tions are beng made for launching this for
midablc little vessel, and railway is now
being laid to convey her from the arsenal of
Meurillon to the sea near the steam saw
huildinp
Omaha daily bee., 1888-08-29
The Capital Building All Right.

LINCOLN, Neb., August 2s.- Special Tele-
gram to THE BEE. About two weeks ago
a complaint was made to Attorney General
Leese, by an attache of the state house that
the east wing of the capitol building was in
a dangerous condition, and he Immediately
so notified the board of public lands and
buildings and asked for an investigation.
Secretary Laws and others viewed the al
legged dangerous indications at the time and
pronounced them bosh. The matter so
resteu until this afternoon when General
Lease, to make matters doubly Sc
cure, called the attention of Architect
Wilcox to the matter and the
following report was filed with the secretary
of state this evening:
LINCOLN, August 2S, 1SSS.-Attorney Cen
eral Leese. Dear Sir: desire to report that
having made an examination of the east
wing of the state house, | find it perfectly
stable and secure or course when wood
roofs are constructed requiring iron rods,
these should be examined every year and
frightened when necessary. Respectfully sub
mitted
LSigned WIN. H. WILCOX,
Architect and Superintendent State House.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-08-29
MOROCCOS REVENGE.
Troops Sent Against the Rebels to
Butcher, Ravage and Burn.

LONDON, August 2S.-A dispatch from
Tangi says the emperor of Morocco is de-
termined to wreak vengeance on the rebels
who treacherously massacred Prince Muley
and his two hundred followers, recently.
The troops sent against the insurgents are
given free license to butcher, ravage and
burn. Neither children nor aged are spared
and women are being outraged and enslaved
The emperor has penetrated the disaffected
districts, and it is reported he is surrounded by
besieged insurgents. The European powers
are urged to send ships to Morocco to protect
the christians and Jews in the coast towns.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-08-29
The Motor Ran Away.

PITTsBURG, August 2S-A motor and car
on side track of the electric railway ran
away this morning, and was completely
wrecked. Several persons in the car at the
time were seriously injured, and one Of
them, Mrs. Rachel Heron, it is
thought, was fatally hurt. The
loss to the company will be heavy, the motor
and car being smashed and other damage
done. This was the second accident in three
weeks. The escape of the passengers from
instant death is regarded as wonderful.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-08-29
The Opium Smugglers.

BUFFALO, August 2s.-Stone, Lytle and
Cumiskey, the Ogdensburg men charged
with big opium steal, were examined here
to-day, They were represented by State
Senator Laughlii who waived examination
for all. United States District Attorney
Harrlss, Of Chicago, Special Agents Crowley
and C1onan ofs the same city, Special
iIolihaH, of Newe York, besides friends Of
the accused FROM Ogdensburg, were present.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-08-29
AReyenue Reform Club

MCCooL JUNCTION, Neb., August 2S-
Especial to The BEE. The democrats of
McCool junction and vicinity met at Niata
hall last Saturday evening and organized
club which they named the Revenue Reform
club of McCool junction. The officers are:
A. G. Corey. president; c. Fl. Stark, vice
president; Thomas Henahan, secretary;
George Howe, treasurer. Arrangements
will be made for a joint discussion on the
tariff question between The republican and
democratic clubs at this place.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-08-29

CHEBoYGAS, Mich, August est is re-
ported here that cholera is raging in Presque
Isle county, and that the people are dying
like sheep, with no physicians in the neigh
borhood. Nine persons have died in one
day. While the report may be exaggerated,
1t is known that short time ago the people
were suffering with bowel troubles The Of
fcials Of that county will investigate the
matter.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-08-29
naknta Wheat YieIdinp POORLY

FARGO, Oak, August 2s.-[Special Tele-
gram to THE BEE. The wheat crop is in
jured much more than has been expected or
supposed. The injury results not alone from
frost, but from heat and wind and dust. The
thresher develops the fact that many fields
which promised twenty bushels per acre run
from eight to ten. One farmer said he had
straw enough TO yield twenty-five bushels
but got but five per acre, and some fields are
not cut at all. The grade is running from
No northern down. There will be but very
little No | hard,
Omaha daily bee., 1888-08-29
Hamilton County Politics.

AURORA, Neb., August 2S.-[Spccial to
The BEE. The prohibitionists met in
county convention Saturday aud placed a
full ticket in the field. NJ. Castle ;hld Lillian
Mckay were nominated for representatives
and John A. Whitmore of Hamilton for
county attorney.
The democrats organized a Cleveland and
Thurman club here Saturday evening, with
1870 members. Thomas Standerd was elected
president and Harry Metzger secretary.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-08-29
Convicted of Manslaughter.

ALLIANCE, Neb., August 2S.-[Special Tel
egram to The BEE. IL. A. Metcalf, who has
been in jail at Nonpareil, the county seat of
this county, since the latter part OF January,
awaiting trial for the wounding and subse-
quent death resulting therefrom of W. II.
Morton IN quarrel near that place. was
tried in the district court for this county last
week and found guilty of manslaughter
The jury was out about ten hours. He was
sentenced yesterday by Judge Knkaid to
two years Imprisonment
Omaha daily bee., 1888-08-29
Patents for Nebraska Inventors.

WASHINGTON, August 2S.-[Special Tele-
gram to The BEE. Patents were issued
to the following Nebraskans to-day: Benia
min F. Braugh, Randolph, door check; John
A. Cumming, Crawford, planter; Moses w.
Kidder Lincoln, school desk; Joseph ID.
Smith, Rising City, combined square and
protractor; Benjamin Spieth, Doniphan,
hobble.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-08-29
NEWS OF NEBRASKA TOWNS.
Second Days Proceedings of the
Reunion at Norfolk.
LARGE CROWDS IN ATTENDANCE
Help Needed For Sufferers BY Hail in
Keya Paha County-Convicted Of
Manslaughter-Oth State
Happenings.
The Norfolk Reunion.

NORFOLK, Neb., August 2s.-TSpecial Tele-
gram TO THE BEE. The second day of the
reunion has been clear and beautiful, saving
the heat and dust. The crowd has been
pouring in from all quarters of the state and
tent room is in high demand. The train
from Columbus brought eight car loads of
people. Bands are here from Wayne Ponca,
Long Pine, O'Neill, Lyons and Utica, be-
sides the regimental band with the Second
infantry. Tomorrow will see another flood
of people and it is not safe to hazard guess
at the number which will be here The
programme of today as published in the
morning BEE was finely carried out. Com
rade Clansen of Holt county, gave an adj
dress in the pavilion and sanga patriotic
song OF his own composing. Commander
Henry followed, and in the course of his ad-
dress took occasion to pay a high and well
deserved tribute to the Womens Relief
corps. He alluded touchngly to the fact
that the number of patriot heroes who sur
vived the war weae rapidly diminishing.
Rev. Whitmarsh made an address in the
afternoon, expressing his appreciation of the
honor conferred upon him III the invita-
tion to address the Grand Army
of the Republic, and pointed out the
benefits which had come through the horrors
and evils of war in cleansing the loved flag
OF the stain of slavery, in making the inter
ests of contending sections one and in devel-
oplng the resources of the south This
evening Comradc Fucker is to give an ad-
dress, which those who have ever heard him
will know to be richly worth hearing Com
rade Rhea will arrive tomorrow Congress
men Dorsey and Laird, Governor Thayer,
Mayor Broatch, John NJ Thurston, ex- Sena-
tor Van Wyck and others, are expected.
To morrow there will be great gathering
by states and in the evening an address by
Commander-in-Chef Rhea.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-08-29
Moyements of s,eamsbips.

At Queenstown-The Peruvian from Bal
timore for Liverpool.
At London Passed the Lizard The
Steamer Zealand from Philadelphia for At
werp,
AT New York-The Elbe from Bremen.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-08-29
Cleveland Goes Eishing Again.

WASHINGTON, AugusttfSS. president
and Colonel Lamont accompanied by Inter
nal Revenue Commissioner Miller, left
Washington last night on a fishing excursion
of two or three days duration in the vicinity
of Clifton Forge, in the Blue Ridge noun
tains. The president has reluctantly de-
clined an invitation to attend the Grangers'
meeting at Williams Grove, Pa, because he
feels the necessity for rest.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-08-29
A Freight Train wrecked.

PITTsBURG, August 2S.-The second section
of a freight train on the Pittsburg & Vest
ern crashed into the caboose Of the first sec
tion, which had stopped to take water at
Bessemer station, about two miles above Ma
honingtown, Pa, at o'clock this morning.
William Pitzer, Il brakeman, who was asleep
in the caboose, was instantly killed. The
engineer, fireman and conductor escaped
serious injury by jumping. The locomotive,
caDoose and seven cars were demolished and
the track badly torn up.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-08-29
FIETIETH CONGRESS.
Senate.

WASHINGTON, August 2S.--In the senate
oday the resolution offered by Mr.. Hoar
last Friday, calling on the president for all
correspondence between the United States
and Great Britain in regard to the fisheries
troubles, together with the amendment Of
fered by MIR. Edmunds was agreed to.
The senate then proceeded to n considera-
tion of the conference report on the sundry
civil appropriation bill, and was addressed
at length by Mr.. Allison. In the closing
portion of his speech he stated that the total
appropriation for the current fiscal year, not
including what are called permanent ap-
proprations,n would amount to 1896, 900, coo;
that including permanent appropriations
they would amount to 1921, 100000, and that
the estimated revenue would be si40000 00J,
or only Sl9O00,0CO more than the ex-
penditures. Both the receipts and expendi-
are included. He also furnished a table to
show that the expenditures of the govern
ment for the four years of Clevelands ad-
minlstration exceeded by s95,000,0 600 the ex-
penditures for the four years of Gartields
and Arthur's administrations.
MIR. Hale commented on these figures and
on Mr.. Alisons entire speech by the re-
mark that thus one by one the illusions
about the economy of the present adminstra-
tion fades away.
Mr.. Beck replied in defense of the admins
tration. He reviewed the general financial
situation, and complimented Senator Allison
for his fairness and zeal as chairman of the
committee on appropriations, declaring that
all matters in that committee had been de-
termined on their merits and not with regard
to partisan considerations.
MIR. Blackburn then devoted himself to an
swering Mr.. Hales arguments, After re-
joinder by the latter the senate went into
secret session and then adjourned.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-08-29
Referred to a Sub-C - mmittee.

WAsHINGToN, August 2s.-At meeting of
the house committee on foreign affairs to- day,
five democrats and three republicans were
present 1t was decided that the presidents
message and the Wilson bill should be re-
ferred to subcommittee. Accordingly
subcommittee was appointed, consisting of
Mcssrs. McCreary, ChipHan and Hit, which
was directed to investigate the subject, get
together all information necessary for the
guidance of the full committee, and report
to the full committee next Thursday
Omaha daily bee., 1888-08-29
A Sad Affair.

COLUMBUS, o., August 2S.-Willam Henry
Miller, son of the late John Miller, a promi-
nent citizen and banker, while showing a re
volver to one of his children in front of his
residence this evening, accidentally dis
charged it, and the ball struck his mother,
standing few steps away, and instantly
killed her.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-08-29
An Adyentist Goes Insane.

FARGO, Oak, August 2S.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to The BEE.I-Prof. Moore, crazed by
religious excitement, was sent to the asylum
at jamestown this morning. He was for
merly Methodist preacher here, but be-
came an Adventist. His mind dwelt partic-
ularly on the sin Of Saturday labors.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-08-29
Stranger and Team Disappear.

ALLIANCE, Neb., August 2S-[Special Tel
egram to The BEE. AN unknown stranger
hired a valuable horse from A. Prestons
livery stable yesterday evening and started
southeast for the sand hills. He has not
been seen or heard from since. A reward
has been offered and officers put on his trail,
but they have not as yet succeeded in effect
ing his CAPTURE.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-08-29
Hail Storm Sufferers.

NoRDEN, Neb,, August 2S.-[Special to
THE BEE. EE.l-Contributions are being raised
for those rendered destitute by the hail
storm at Norden, Keya Paha county. The
Bank of Norden will receive any money or
other contributions which may be sent
Omaha daily bee., 1888-08-29
New Enterprises at Columbus.

COLUMBUS, Neb., August 2s.-[Specal to
The BEE. IA special election will be held
October FOR the purpose of voting bonds in
the sum of 5000 to aid in the construction
of a bridge across the Platte river and $40, 900
of the CITY,
Omaha daily bee., 1888-08-29
Allison viii Take the Stump.

New York, August Ex-senator Allison
has informed the national republican COM
mittee that he will willingly take the stump
for the national ticket.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-08-29
Pnstmasters Confirmed.

WASHINGTON, August 2S.-The following
combinations were made today Post
masters-B l.. Brownell, Spirit Lake, la. ;
p. II. Hilton, Mapleton, Ia; M Cooper,
Forest City, Ia; f. w. Sprague, Rushville
Neb
Omaha daily bee., 1888-08-29
Carried the Ronds.

BARTLEY, Neb., August 2S.-lSpecial to
The BEE, THE bond election of which was
made mention one week ago in The BEE was
held in BARLEY to-day and was carried by
100 to 81. The amount Of the bonds is 1900.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-08-29
DonnelIy Nominated For Governor.

ST. PAUL, August 2s,-The state confer
ence of farmers and labor organizations, in
session here to-day, with about one hundred
delegates, mostly from the Twin Cities nom
mated Ignrtius Donnely for governor.