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Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-30
Lively Political Contests.

Missouri VALLEY, Ia, Oct. 90. Especial
to THE BEE. IA close and interesting polit-
ical contest is going on in this county over
representative to the state legislature be-
tween Riddell, the republican candidate, and
McGarlen, the democratic nominee. The
county has republican plurality of about
$50, there being about $50 union labor votes.
The indications are that McGaren is slightly
In the lead, as he is practical farmer and
will draw heavy vote from that element.
The labor party is making no campaign what
ever so that it is likely that their vote will
be divided pretty clearly upon the line of
their former party affiliations.
In this senatorial district, composed of
Crawford, HARRISON and Monona counties,
the contest between Romans (repu blican)
and Bolter (democrat) is probably being the
most closely contested of any senatorial dis
trct in Iowa. The district has u republican
plurality OF $50, with 500 union labor votes,
Ibis latter being the bone of contention
just what the result will be is difficult to de-
termine, but both sides are leaving no stone
unturned. Bolter has represented this county
and district for twenty years. aud is thor
OuRh politician and has the prestige of half n
lifetime of political activity. Romans is a
very popular man in Crawford county, which
is the democratic stronghold, and doubtless
will carry more than his party vote there.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-30
TWO SNAKES LOOSE ON A PIER.
ono Loses Ms Head by Retaining
His Presence or Mind.

HIS PRESENCE OF mtnu.
Two infant boa constructors escaped
from barrel that was ddmped on pier
IL, East river, several months ago from
the schooner Mosquito, says the Now
York Sun. A sailor man aboard the
schooner had brought the snakes here
from South America to sell them. They
disappeared between crovices. in the
pier.
On Thursday 'longshoreman noticed
the head of one of tho snakes protrud-
ing from hole just below the string
piece Of the pier. He deftly inserted
the sharp point of his cotton hook and
gave gentle pull. The boa, finding
himself sliding out, with great pres
enbe of mind coiled his prehensile tail
around pile. The 'lougshoreman
yanked with all his might. The
thoughtless boa had evidently deter.
mined to drag up the pile rather than
come out. He did not take into consid-
GRAFTON the possibility of his head Civ.
ing away. This is exactly what hap;
pened, and the tail, lacking intellect
ual guidance, gradually unfolded itself,
and followed the mutilated head out OF
the hole up on the pier.
The other snake has not been heard
from. '' '' q
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-30
Fonr Hurglars sentcnccd.

PoNcA, Neb., Oct. 29.--ISpecial Telegram
to THE BEE, The four men-C. A. Jackson,
Frank w. Halen Frank Connors and Thomas
LaBlanche-held here on the charge OF burg
larry, were tried and convicted and their SEN
tence pronounced this afternoon. Each one
was sentenced to two years ut hard labor in
the penitentiary. The crime was committed
three weeks ago. The men burglarized a
number of business places in this city, and
twenty-four hours later were arrested with
the stolen property in their possession.
George Norton, who pleaded guilty to the
charge of horse stealing, was also sentenced
to two years in the state penitentiary. Much
sympathy was felt for young Norton. He is
only twenty-one years of age, and was led to
commit the crime and then deserted. Rev.
McCool, of this city, who was acquainted
with the past life Of the prisoner, appeared
in his behalf and asked that the court be len
lent. Sheriff Brown will remove the prs
oner to Lincoln to- morrow,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-30
snrpy. Cnnn,Y Notes.


PArIiuoS, Neba Oct 29s- Special to The
BEE. Samuel Palmer was tried October
% before Judge Davis FOR grand larceny at
this place. He was accused of stealing
certain articles Of wearing apparel and gro
ceres. The jury returned a verdict of guilty
of petty larceny. and the court sentenced him
this morning to thirty days in the Jail Of
Douglas county, on every Saturday and Sun
day of which the prisoner shall diet on bread
and water. e. sef
The bar committee appointed by the court
for this term recommended S. O. Salisbury
and Harvey J. Groves for admission to the
bar. They were sworn in by Judge Davis.
MIR. Salisbury is ut present,the clerk of the
district court and county clerk OF Sarpy
county. MIR. Groves IS n brother Of j. +.
Groves, the former county attorney here.
The case of Mrs. Caroline Anderson
against Samuel Startza, for $4,000 damages,
alleged by plaintiff on account of personal
injuries caused by the defendant, was con.
cluded this morning and the jury retired at
noon. There was no court. held in the after
noon on account of the democratic county
convention which was held here
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-30
Chairman Faithorn Returns.

. CHIcAGo, Oct. Especial Telegram to
THE BEE. Chairman Faithorn. OF the
Western Freight association, returned to-
day from New York, where he has been in
consultation with trunk lines aud central
traffic officials relating to the raising of
Northwestern rates to the old basis existing
before the Burlington & Northern reduced
the proportion of the through rate, 75 per
cent and the local rates 331S. Chairman
Faithorn was in excellent humor over the
result of the conference. Said he:
'It seems TO me the way is perfectly clear
to an advance in rates. All interests were
all were satisfied"
'On what basis did the Burlington &
Northern agree to the advance" 7i. ~,
'That the Chicago-St. Paul roads DO
treated by the trunk lines exactly as are the
Canadian lines"
''Dd the trunk lines agreeln-. ,..n
"Yes.n .,,---s,a ,-' ,r-,
The above is the most cheering news the
Chicago st. Paul lines have heard in years.
1t means that the trunk lines Will prorate
with the northwestern lines or cease pro-
rating with Canadian lines--in any event,
that the Chicago-St. Paul lines will be on
a perfect equality with the Canadian
lines in competing for northwest
ern business. Heretofore, for some
reason best known to themselves, the trunk
lines have preferred that traffic originating
in their territory shall pass through Canada
before it reaches the northwestern states
and territories. .a.-
A special meeting of the northwestern d.
visions of the Western Freight association
has been called for tomorrow to consider
the matter. There is no reasonable doubt
that an amicable conclusion will be reached,
and that the rates will be restored by the
close of navigation.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-30
The Ohio Briaged at Cairo.

CHICAGO, Oct. 29.-TSpecial Telegram to
The BEE. 1.-THE Illinois Central to-day
opened Its 81, 100000 bridge across the Ohio
river at Cairo. President Fish, Vice Presi-
dent Hartman and other officials of the llli-
nois Central were present at the opening
The bridge, with both approaches, Is 30, 446
feet long. II is 5S feet above high water
ank ITO feet above low water. The PIERS are
in pneumatic caissons and are supk fifty feet
below the bed of the river. An engineering
feat was here successfully attempted, which
reads like fairy tale. At this depth below
the river bed 40 foundation, was reached and
1t was impossible TO sink the piers further.
They were consequently packed with sand,
and the immense bridge is really sustained
by the friction Of the sand on the sides of the
pier. The bridge was tested with nine mogul
engines and was pronounced perfectly salts
factory. 1t was built by the Union Bridge
9y; TInois Gen,raI 1 are eorne s Mar,,s,n and sn
e. L. Corthell.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-30
TRACKED BY VICILANTES,
A Murderous Iowa Burglar In Dam
ger Of Being Lynched.
THREE, CHILDREN cRsMATED.
The Sabbath Rest Convention In Scs.
sion az BurIineton--Two Lively
Political Conte tests-Supreme
Court Decisions.
Shot BY a Burglar.

DEs MorSEs, Ia, Oct 29.-ISpccial Tele-
gram to THE BEE.l-A burglar named
Webb entered the residence OF MIR. Thomas
McClausland, at the village of that name,
south of Clinton, last night. While he was
endeavoring to force Miss Minnie McClaus-
land 10 tell him the combination OF her
fathers safe the father entered the room
and was shot by the burglar in the shoulder.
The burglar fed, but the alarm was given
aud after being tracked several miles he
was arrested and brought to Clinton. He
admitted having been in the house, but said
that confederate did the shooting. The
sheriff started across the country with his
prisoner about O'clock to Davenport, Ia,
and unless he eluded the vigilantes 1t Is
probable that they have lynched the bur
glar About sixty men gathered at Nc
Clausland's home threatening TO hang the
wretch when he passed them. The wounded
man is not expected TO live. He was rich
and Influential and the most prominent man
IN that section,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-30
A Fortune Flown.

PnILApELrurA, Oct. 99--The first news re-
ceived by the authorities of tho failure of the
Chicago police to Identify tho photographs
sent from here as being those of Tascott was
received through the Associated press.
Before the news reached here to-day
which settled the question Of identity the
city called at the central station and asked
TO see the prisoner, whom he positively
identified as Tascott.
Sutherland, the prisoner who is supposed
TO be Tascott, has acknowledged that under
the name of Samuel Bowman he had in COM
pany with another man been sentenced to
two years and a half in the Ohio state pcui-
Tertiary for robbery. He was released asst
ADril
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-30

man wanted here for passing forged checks
A photograph of another supposed Tascott
was received from the authorities at
Berthand Colo, this morning. II is that Of
stylishly dressed young woman. A lock Of
hair from the young woman'sp head accom-
panles 1t. In the transmittal II Is said the
original OF the photograph and owner of the
hair was arrested in the garb shown and
was found TO DO a man. When his sex was
was revealed, he gave his name as Philo
Boland and said he came from Colfax, Wash
BERTRAND have traced his movements since
last June, when he was in Waitesville
Wash. He is now sick with typhoid fever
AS attired in woman's garments he does not
resemble Tascott.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-30
In the Sage Consultation.

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct 29.-Mr. Pierce, trustee
of the Indianapolis, Decatur & Western,
says that his road IS to go into Russell Sage's
big consolidation and be made the connect
ing link between the Cincinnati, Hamilton &
Dayton and the Iowa Central, in connection
with the Peoria, Decatur & Evansville,
which will be used between Decatur and
Peoria. .+ .I ..,,
81 don't know" says Pierce, '.just how
operation, but it will be soon, When had
my conference with the gentlemen who are
at the head of the movement they said things
were getting into excellent shape.p
When asked if this meant the sale OF the
Indianapolis, Decatur g. Western to the Sage
syndicate, Pierce said 1t was not but II is a
close agreement which Will be of mutual adj
vantage. trp-.,.
The operation of the road will be as though
it all belonged to the same men. Pierce in
timated that the Baltimore & Ohio would be
one of the principal eastern extensions Of this
system, -e-,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-30
Escnneh Erom che Kearney Jail.

KEARSBY, Neb., Oct 29-[Special Tele-
gram to~rnE BEE. I'll. p. Warner and w.
Baker, who spent the summer in Jail here
for theft, were released few days ago.
They were arrested soon after their release
on charge of drunkeuress, this charge
being preferred while they were being held
as suspects In petty larceny. They were put
to work on the streets.wish a ball and chain.
During the dinner hour to-day they made
good their escape from the city calaboo Sc
and are stiA at large They are bad char
acters and ARE supposedeto. be in Kearney
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-30
THE SPEED RING.
NashYiIlc Races.

NASHVILLE, Oct. e9.-The fall meeting at
West Side park began to-day. The attend
ance was 1000 and the track slightly heavy.
Summary:
Inaugural purse for three year-olds and
upwards, five furlongs-Billy Pinkerton
won, Deer Lodge SECOND, Tom Hood third.
Maiden fiiilies, Two -year-olds four fur
lonRs-Ophelia won.y Jessica second, Dark
secret third. TiIne-531S.
Three year-oldsl and upwards, one mile
Birthday won, Kitty II second, Irish Dan
third. Time-1 :491S,,
Two -year-olds, fSs furlongs--Miltou won,
Ballyhoo second. 6fArmiel third Time
Three -year-oldgPhd upwards, six furl ongs
Elsie b won, RHckler second. Dutchman
third. Tirhe-1 H.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-30
Kntdeh an Opium Joint.

PIERRE, s. d., Oct. 29.-[Special Telegram
TO THE BEE. THE fact is discovered that
an opium joint exists in the business center
of this city. A reporter on the Daily Capital
some time since got clue and worked it
till last evening, when heidivulged it to the
authorities and the place was raided by the
police. The Capital this morning
contains complete exposure. A
number of the demimonde have
been "hittiug, The pipel FOR some time
and through this the secret was discovered
Yee Hee William, aiChiDese laundryman on
Bakok avenue is the proprietor of the den,
and has been having good trade.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-30
Wymnre win Hnxc Wnterworks.

WYMoRE, Neb., Oct. 29.-TSpecial Tele-
gram to THE BEE. I-At meeting of the city
council tonight the plans and specifications
of A. N. Richardson for the waterworks sys-
TEN were accepted by u unanimous vote, and
it is now an assured fact that Wymore will
in the near future have complete system.
The bond election takes place November 12.
Alex Stewart, manager of the cleo
trio plant, has been canvassing
the town and reports fiatteriug success,
nearly every business house taking from one
TO three lights. This system will be the
Brush lamp. 1t Is conceded by all that
Wymorp is on the verge of an immense bust
ness boom, and property is raising in value
rl nuly
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-30
a SUNDAY Rest Convention

BURLINGTON, To-, Oct. 29.-TSpecial Tele-
gram to The BEE.l-One of the most i'm
portant conventions ever held in Iowa was
IN session here to-day. 1t was the Sabbath
Rest convention, and was attended by q
large number Of delegates from different
points In the state. The object Of the con-
vention was the formation of plans to rectify
the growing evil of Sunday amusements and
unnecessary work Of all kinds. Addresses
were made by prominent ministers from
various cities in Iowa and a plan Of work
formed, which will be earnestly prosecuted
throughout every portion of Iowa,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-30
Consolidation the Great Question.


CHICAGO, Oct 29.-TSpecial Telegram
to THE BEE. 1.-The subject of railway con-
solldatiou Is the absorbing one in Chicago.
The Union Pacific Northwestern arrange
ment has already fallen among rocky
places, as shown by the remarks of a North
western official that their through trains
would run through to Portland instead of San
Francisco, ps contemplated. This shows
that the southern Pacific has already re-
fused the use of its old Central Pacific line
to the combination. The North
ern Pacific too, cannot be expected
to be perfectly passive at the prospect
of having the cream of its passenger traffic
diverted TO the lines of its hated rival, the
Union Pacific. The most absurd consolida-
tions have been formed on paper, and with
no other foundation than the imaginations of
space writers. That there are, as yet, con-
solidations in prospect, every railway official
in Chicago seems to believe. The most au.
thentic is that the Rock Island will combine
in some way with the Missouri, Kansas tS
Texas and extend its lines to the Gulf of
Mexico. A Rock Island official assured your
representative to-day that a very import
ant deal would be ripe for publication within
forty-eight hours, and the above conclusion
is not wholly a guess. President Cable
is now in New York arranging the
details. Popular opinion is agreed that
within three years all the important lines
west of the Missouri and most Of the i'm
portant lines will be consolidated in four
grand organizations. In no case are the de-
tails fully worked out but the basis for three
are the southern Pacific, Union Pacific and
Northern Pacific systems, with either the
Rock Island or Burlington as competitor
on the Pacific coast. One or the other of the
last two must build through to the Pacific or
be placed IN an extremely, EN- barrassing po-
sition. Many level-headed railroad men be-
iieve that both will push their lines to the
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-30
A City Polo I.eacuc.

Manager Prince of the Coliseum, has
abandoned the idea of organizing western
polo league but instead will organize city
league, which will doubtless furnish even
more excitement and amusement than the
former. The rivalry will be keen, and
consequently the sport better. The idea is to
form an eight club league, the teams TO be
put in by leading business firms, and the
prize to pe 500 hung up by the Coliseum
management, and split in three moneys, $3.50
to the first, $3.50 to the second and 800 to the
team coming in at the end of the season
third, also the championship OF tine city.
Thore are two games week, and the season
is to continue from November 20 to March 20
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-30
Included In the Deal.

CHICAGO, Oct. 29.--lSpeclal Telegram to
The BEE. .I-Regarding the rumored con
solidation of the Union Pacific aud Fremont,
Elkhorn & Missouri Valley road nothing
definite is known here, but as the Fremont,
Elkhorn & Missouri Valley is really por-
ton of the Northwestern SYSTEM railway
men IN this city say il Is undoubtedly true
that the alliance practically includes that
branch. -,t... ,,,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-30
Fatal Duel Between Brut.s.

FLEsnNGsbuRa, KY, Oct. 80. Especial
Telegram to The BEE,l-A blooded mare
and an OK belonging to G, w. Hammond, at
Cowan station, this county, were turned into
an inclosure. yesterday morning together.
A fight commenced at once. Tue mare used
her heels and teeth, aud the OK welded its
horns. The dust flew, and the fight was ter
rible. All efforts to part the contestants
were futile until the OK finally gored the
mare in the neck, breaking off horn. The
mare dropped dead, and the OK, reeklng with
gore, fell over, soon dying from the kicks
and bites of his fallen enemy.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-30
Filled With Shot,

SUPERIOR, Neb., Oct. 29.-[Special Tele-
gram to The BEE. E.l-Yesterday afternoon, as
Bob Wright and q companion were hunting
quoil near town, the latter discharged his
gun, the entire load taking effect in the face
and body of Wright. A physician was called
and fifty-siX shot were removed. The wound
is not considered dangerous, but had the shot
been of large size 1t would undoubtedly have
proven fatal.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-30
rAsCoTT STILL AT LARGE.
Chicago Officers Fail to Identify the
IF" PhtIad eiphia SusDect.

CHICAGO, Oct. 29.-Three pictures of the
man arrested in Philadelphia on suspicion of
being Tascott, the Smell murderer, arrived
this morning. Sergeant Dammon, who had
known Tascott since boyhood, and an Even
ing News reporter who went to school with
him, failed to identity the pictures as those
of the elusive Willie.
Later in the day, after more study OF the
photographs from Philadelphia, Lieutenant
Elliott said he thought the original was q
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-30
Verd lot Against the Road.

PIATrsMoUTH, Neb., Oct, t29.-l Special to
THE BEE.f--A big damage SUIT against the
Missouri Pacific railway. has been pending in
the district court for several days, and yes
terday the jury returned n verdict in favor
of the plaintiff for S, 900. About two years
ago Norman Coon was driving across the
Missouri Pacific tracks at Weeping Water
about midnight. and was struck by freight
train, killing his team and breaking leg and
several of his ribs The suit was the result
of this accident and was for S25, 600 damages.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-30
Grus he'd Ry n Wagon.

Mason !CITY,,Ia, Oct. 2o.-TSpecial Tele-
gram to TpH BEE.l-Walter Elliott son of
Joharlalhott, aged sixteen, was killed to-day
nt Rudd, He was unloading grain from
wagon and slipped and fell, the wheel pass
ing over his head, crushing it Hat. He died
INSTANTLY. .i,s
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-30

been near Julesburg at the time OF the mur-
der. The fact that tramp answering TO tue
description OF McMurrin arrived in Jules
burg about an hour and.a half after the mur-
der was known to have been committed, and
the fact that he was known TO have re-
volver at the time, led to his arrest. The
sheriff with his prisoner starts for Julesburg
tonight. II he is the man wanted there are
n number of persons who will recognize him
as one OF the tramps who came TO Julesburg
lust after the murder. ~
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-30
Rnrned IN nnnth-

DIES MONIES Ia, Oct. 20.-GSpecial Tele-
gram to THE BEEI-Last night the three
children of c. G. Esterday, living near Mas
sena, Crawford county, were burned to
death. Tho parents happened to be out of
the house at the time, and by some means 1t
took fire and burned up the children. The
eldest was but five years old.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-30
Cut ti,s Ibronr.

Boone, Ia, Oct. 90 Special Telegram to-
TuE BEE. Ed Dunkel, of Rldgeport tried
TO commit suicide at that place last night by
cutting his throat. 1t is supposed that the
act was done during "a fit of temporary insan-
ity caused by the recent death of his wife, TO
whom he was married but "A few months ago.
He is not expected to recover. Dunkel for
merry lived in Boone and is we'll known here.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-30

NEW York, Oct 29.-[Special Telegram to
The EE.l-The ninth and final game of the
series for the championship OF the country
between the New York and Brooklyn teams
was played at the polo grounds to-day, and
the Giants won their sixth victory. Terry
and O'Day pitched with telling effect, O'Day
moments of wildness. While the Chants
made more errors than their opponents, their
blunders were not nearly so costly. Score:
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-30
selling a ItailrOad.

BURLINGTON, Ia, Oct. 29.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to THE BEE. To-day the Fort Madi-
son & Northwestern rall way is being sold at
Fort Madison, Ia, to the highest bidder.
Among those present as bidders are Wallace
A. Carr, of Chicago, and Mr. Josephus, a
capitalist Of Terre Hautc, Ind. No railroad
corporations are represented. 1t is Thought
the sale will be continued over until to-mor-
row.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-30
Address RsglssTsdlstlsH containing Currency 10
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK,
New Orleans La

HiEsnnEsMfnEK thSt the payment OF Prixss /.
New Orleans aud The tickets are signed by the pfes(
cent OF an Institution. whose chartered rights
ItcogukeHl ~ the highest COufts; Therefore. DoNar0
OF hll lniihi ons or synonymous schemes
bNf DDi.I.Ak - the price OF the smallest parL or
irac nh oi a ttrket lSSut I'D BS Us 10 any drawing.
Us n tn lnals - - = -
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-30
A Fine Rain.

BENKELMAN, Neb., Oct. 29.-lSpeclal Tele-
gram to THE BEE.i-The finest ram for
many months began to fall this morning
early ana has continued all day with no
signs of abating. Farmers are jublant, as u
large acreage of small grain has been soWn
but unable to grow.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-30
A-Mcthndist Conference.

missouri VALLEY, Ia, Oct. 29-ISpecial
to THE BEE. The Council Bluffs Methodist
conference is In session aJ Woodbine, with
an unusually large attendance of clergy and
laymen. The new church building was dcd.
Gated Sunday. Bishop Bowman Is present
and to-day delivers an address to the confer