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Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16
Question of Jurisdictiop.

The case of Charles B. Baily VS.. the state
of Nebraska, on error from the district court
of Saline county, raises question that has
not been passed upon by the supreme court,
and it is of no little interest. 1t is as to
whether a justice Of the peace has the iurisdic-
tion to try and render judgment in case
where the offense charged is assault and bat
terry. In this case the attorneys for Baily
contend that justice has no jurisdiction,
and when complaint is made for assault and
battery preliminary examination only can
be had before the justice. The question
raised is q mooted one among lawyers and
opinions vary widely on the proposition. 1t
is understood that the attorney general
thinks that the court will sustain the defend
ant and error, and that the opinion of the
lower court will be affirmed. Tho case will
be tried at the coming session of the supreme
court.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16

CINCINNATI has put on temporary
mantle OF virtue, the authorities having
forbidden all popular amusements on
Sunday. The inhabitants, deprived of
the chief pleasure of existence in that
place, trip over the thine, will no
doubt feel like emigrating to St.
Louis, where Schneider's garden is
still open to the masses. This antici-
pated influx of Ohio men may place st.
Louis once more in the race for the
worlds fair, and Chicago can take
proper warming.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16

THE solicitor Of the treasury depart
ment will scratch his head in dead
earnest. He has been called upon to
decide the perplexing question whether
electricity generated in Canada and in
troduced into this country would be
taxed as being subject to duty. 1t ap-
pears that an electrical plant has been
established on the Canadian side of
Niagara Falls for the purpose Of supply
ing Buffalo with electricity, and if the
solicitor of the treasury be wise he will
refuse to make reply just yet while,
on the ground that the treasury de-
partment does not answer hypothetical
questions.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16

THE FIRST MOVE IN THE GAME.
The jobbers' and shippers convention
held at Atchison for the purpose OF dis
cussing the freight transportation prob
lem to the Missouri river was from all
indications a representative body. Dell
egates were present from Kansas City,
Omaha, st. Joseph, Wyandotte, Sioux
City and Atchison, cities which had
grievances to bring against the rail-
roads for discrimination. While the
convention might have been more nu-
merously attended, the first meeting Of
the kind, looking forward to making
the Missouri river point for the
basing OF freight rates, was eminently
satisfactory. 1t demonstrated to the
railroads that the cities of the Missouri
river are in earnest in their demands
for fair play. The strong resolutions
adopted clearly voice the sentiments of
the people, who have been discrimi-
mated against already too long. AS an
outcome of the convention, IL is more
than likely that more radical steps will
be taken by the commercial bodies rep
resented. The recommendation passed TO
organize a freight bureau and to appoint
a commissioner, whose duty it shall be
TO protect the interests of the shippers
of the various cities, should find favor.
This, however, can be accomplished
only by a harmony OF interests of the
cities on the Missouri river, and by n
determined and united pressure upon
the railroads, to force them to yield to
the fair demands of the shippers and
iOhhors
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16

NEW JERSEY will be an interesting
state this fall, due to the approaching
campaign. Inasmuch as the liquor
question is one of the issues Of the day,
the fact that the prohibition convention
was attended by less than half the dele
gates elected is of peculiar significance.
One can read between the lines and see
that for the most part the supporters Of
the third party will throw their siren 9Th
with the republicans pledged to high
license and local option as against the
democrats who inaugurated low license
in the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16
THIS YEARS ELECTIONS.

OF the fifteen state elections which
give interest to politics this year, that
of Kentucky has been held. The next
to occur will be those of the four new
states, North Dakota, South Dakota,
Montana and Washington, which will
choose congressman, state officers and
legislators. Governors will be elected
in Ohio, Virginia, New Jersey, Massa-
chusetts, Iowa and Mississippi. In
New York the highest officer to be
chosen is secretary OF state, in
Pennsylvania the state treasurer,
in Nebraska judge of the
supreme court, and in Maryland the
state comptroller. In all of these states
vigorous campaigns will be in progress
within few weeks, and the trend of
the political current in some of them
will be watched with great interest by
other than the local politicians.
Although what is termed an 'off
year." the results of these elections, or
those at least in which governors are
to be chosen, will have a certain slgnif
cance. They will indicate to an extent
the Judgment OF the voters on the
course thus far of the national admin
istration, and according as majoritles
shall vary from those OF last year it
will be possible to obtain some idea as
to how far the voters are still in SYM
pathy with the principles and policies
upon which the last national campaign
was fought. AS the Kentucky election
distinctly showed tn at the large ma
iority of the voters OF that state are
still in line with the democratic policy
enunciated in 1888, SO the result of
the elections in Ohio, Mas sachu-
setts, New Jersey and Iowa will
indicate in measure whether
or not the popular sentiment
in those states has undergone a change
regarding national policies. Hence
these elecnons will possess an interest
not confined to the several states in
which they will occur.
Regarding the four new states, only
Monta is deemed to be doubtful, the
democrats still protesting to be hopeful
of carrying that state, but the repub-
lican outlook there has improved. If
no HloIdhoS dTc iuduo anu u thoTOCS IL
organization is effected the republicans
of Montana will be successful.
Republican victories in Massachu-
setts, Pennsylvania, Iowa and Nebraska
aro assured, probably by maiorities that
will show the relative strength of the
party to be fully maintained. In Ohio
the contest will be very vigorous and
earnest, and while the chances OF sue
cess certainly appear to be with the re-
publicans, there is a prohibition move
ment to defeat the party that is likely
to be formidable and will render the re-
suit uncertain. In New York the prob
abilities are about even, while it would
be a matter Of universal surprise If
New Jersey should fail to go demo-
cratic, although there are political
complications there affecting the democ-
racy which should improve republican
chances. Mississippi and Maryland
will doubtless give their usual demo-
| cratic majorities, and there is very
little reason to expect that Virginia
viii fall out OF the democratic line. The
recently effected closing of the breach
between the leaders Of the factions in
| that state does not seem TO have been
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16
MERCHANTS ON THE STREET.
Preparation For Their Appearance IN
the Trade DisnInY.

the Trade Display.
The committee or outdoor entertainments
OF the Merchants week association met yes-
terday morning. From all members came
encouraging reports.
Major II. s. Clar1son was elected marshal
of the great trades display, which is to be
made ON September 4.
He will appoint his aides, divide the line
into divisions and generally superintend the
great affair.
The committee, consisting Of Joseph Gar
neau, Amos Field, Robert Eass0n and E. e.
Bruce, has sent the following postal circular
to the jobbers, manufacturers and other
dealers IN this city, which explains itself:
"As merchants and manufacturers dis
play is contemplated on Wednesday, Sep
tember 4, in conjunction with the travelling
men, military and firemen's parade. the
committee would respectfully ask your
hearty cooperation in making the exhibit q
grand success.
1.-THE committee would suggest that you
notify Amos Field, secretary of the Richard
son Drug company, on or before the goth, OF
your intention to be represented, and state
number of wagons for which you will re-
quire position in the parade.
"Please report as early as possible"
Many of the circulars have scarcely as yet
reached their destination, but some OF them
had no sooner been received than the re-
cipients responded Immediately. From
among the responses the following are Sc
lected:
Farrell & Co., syrups, one wagon, Pacific
Express company, sixty drilled men and
12 wagons; w. +. Seaman, 12; G. III. Mack
& Co., cigars, 5; Acme Iron and Wire works,
!; z. L. Lindsay, rubber goods, Q; Hill &c
Young furniture, 2; Carter Lead company,
@; A. Hospe. music and art, Q; Kennard
Glass and Paint company, 2; William Barr,
dry goods, 1; d. o. Clark. coal, 9.
Other responses are expected daily. The
committee insist that every display shall be
made with both taste and care. 1t holds that
o merchant who Is not in favor Of making q
the line. It would do him no good. On the
contrary. it would tend to injure because of
the unfavorable comparison which would be
made by the spectators. The intention is TO
have the grandest display Of the kind which
try.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16
Nebraska City Must Reeister.

Frank Mccartney, county clerk OF Otoe
county, writes the encouragement for in
formation regarding the lew registration
aw. It appears that opinion is divided there
there as to whether or not the law applies to
Nebraska City, and the Encouragement
was asked for construction Of the law. In
the absence of General Leese, Deputy Stew.
art wrote an opinion opining that it does,
providing that Otoe's capital has popula-
tion Of 250O people. 1t seems possible, how
ever, from the reading of section l of the act
that 1t might not be applicable to some cities,
even though they might have population Of
over 800. It appears that the act is appli-
cable only to such cities which shall include
within its boundaries all portions of the vot-
ing precinct in which the city is situated. 1t
is said that there arc good grounds to raise
this sort of q question, and some cities of
vastly more than the requisite population
might be exempt.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16
Legal selection or Juries.

Attorney General Leese has given it as his
opinion that the county commissioners have
a perfect right to select district court juries
under the old style. That method is still In
force. 1t is not necessary, he says, to have
the poll books, though they might be con-
venient. He thinks the number Of jurors to
be drawn, or rather the number OF names
first selected from which to draw jurors, can
be ascertained easily enough without the aid
OF poll books. He bases his opinion upon
the understanding that every county clerk
Keeps an abstract OF the votes in addition TO
the poIl books, and from this one-tenth Of the
voters can be obtained
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16

satisfactory TO all the anti-Mahone ele-
ment, and II the republican state conven-
tion, which meets next week, should
nominate Malone for governor, as 1t is
quite probable it will, he will be bolted
by large number Of republicans, both
white and coloreu.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16

BosToN just now is going through q
period Of sensitiveness and distrust in
local financial circles which is causing
considerable alarm In the business
world. Within the past fortnight
several heavy failures have been an
nounced in the wool, hides, and
leather industries. 1t is hoped
that the crisis has passed and that Bos-
toms commercial interests have not
been seriously affected by these recent
embarrassments
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16

WHY has that first-class organization,
the Omaha Guards, been left out of the
fair attractionsl The brave young men
would add considerably TO the general
interest, and certainly none of the
ladies will be pleased unless this model
company is placed in a prominent posi-
tion during the week.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16

CHILL and her people, by aiding Bush
nell, the American forger, in escaping
extradition, have shown an uncommon
fondness for this class of Americans
with plenty OF money. Bank cashiers
will make note OF this and give Can
ada the go-by when planning excur-
sions for the future.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16

COLONEL FLETCHER, the commander
OF Fort Omaha, has been tried, and
from current expressions of opinion, the
verdict will be one of acquittal. In this
case the sister-in-law did not get there
as the mother-in-law is supposed to.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16

BUILDING permits for the erection of
dwellings and cottages to the value of
one hundred and thirty-foW thousand
dollars were issued Wednesday. This
looks as If preparations were being made
to keep pace with Omaha's growing
population.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16
City News and Notes.

]. G. Mcbride won in the case brought
against him by the First National bank.
The Jury thought with the general public
that motive power created by mules was not
electric power,
The receding waters on the Salt creek
bottoms show q distressing condition, yet
not so bad as has been anticipated IL 10
said that corn is strengthening up rapidly
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16
AIciiOning a Pews.

On next Sunday there will be meeting Of
the members of the Temple of Israel at 2 p.
M, at which time there will be a considers
tion Of the amended rules of the organza-
tion. AT the same time the pews of the syn
agogue will be sold under new system.
Heretofore they have been rented. but
hencefOrth they will be sold in perpetuity.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16

The merchants display at the Coli
scum during Merchants week promises
we'll. There is room however for still
larger exhibit and the business men of
the city who have not already applied
for space are losing great opportunity
to make their names household words in
this vicinity.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16
second Ward Democrats.

The democrats Of the Second ward will
hold meeting at the corner of Sixteenth
and Williams streets on next Monday night.
The call for this purpose has been issued by
Hugh Murphy, the president of the assocla-
tion.
ward have organized club which they In
tend to maintain throughout the approach
ing campaign. Messrs. Anton Simanex and
John Nerod have been appointed a commit
tee to draft constitution and bylaws which
Metz new hall
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16

THE Cherolees claim that their con-
stitution forbids the sale of any lands
belonging to the nation, aud as no
amendment can be made to that docu-
ment until 1891, the success of the gov
ernment's commission appears dubious.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16
AMONG THE RAILROADS.
The Trans-Missouri Association Ad-
jOurns--Other News.

jOurns-Other News.
The Trans-Missouri meeting at Kansas
City has adjourned to meet in Chicago to-
day. But little was done at the Kansas
City meeting beyond fixing few rates for
excursion parties on short distance trips
The reasons for adjourning to Chicago are
that the Interstate Railway association,
and the Central and Western Traffic associa-
tions are now in session at Chicago and the
members of the Trans Missouri wish to
make regulations to conform with the pro-
visions of the other organizations, or, in
other words, the action of each society will
be governed by that of the other, and the
inal action will be a result of the combined
judgment of the entire four.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16
Another WeddIng.

At present there appears to be mania
among railroad employees for getting mar
ried. The latest to weld the golden links of
the matrimonial fetter about him is Mr.. M.
H. McGrath, the popular young stenographer
in the general freight Office of the Elkhorn,
who on Tuesday last, at Fulton, ILL.,, welded
Miss Nettie e. Puffer, one of the sweetest
little flowers that ever Dlossomed in the
sucker state. The young couple are at home
to their many friends at zoos Ohio street.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16
st.1Inuis is Cheerful.
d ST. Lo,tis Republic.

ST. Louis Republtc.
Without cauvassing, without any agitation,
without any effort of any kind at securing
subscriptions, St Louis already has larger
amount pledgedpto the worlds fair guarantee
fund than either New York or Chicago.
Money talks, and in this language tho elo-
quence Of StJLouis browns the puny voices
OF its rivals btlv
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16

COMPLAINT is made that the number
OF paving inspectors employed by the
city to watch cedar block contractors is
insufficient in order to ensure good
work. There is considerable truth in
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16

NEW YORK has gone into the nigh
tower business in connection with the
worlds fair, and promise one five
hundred feet higher than the Eiffel.
Chicago will be inclined to see the
raise and go her at least five hundred
feet better.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16
Omaha's Union Depot,

Articles Incorporating the Omaha Union
Depot company, organized for the purpose of
locating, constructing maintaining and op-
Grating a union freight and passenger depot
in the city of Omaha, were filed for record
to-day in the Office of the secretary of state
The authorized capital stock is fixed at
Sl,500,0 900. Incorporators: w. H. Holcomb,
Thomas l.. Kimball, E. Dickenson, G. W.
Holdrege and j. G. Taylor.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16

THE chairman OF the Interstate
Commerce Railway association has
fined offenders. 1t is another thing,
however, to collect the penalties.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16
A Cnanoe for Enterprise.

CHtcd00 IFtbuHe.
In Mexico the flesh Of rattlesnaks Is con-
sidered great delicacy. and trst-class hotels
and eating houses pay ~ cents pound for
all they can procure. Any man In search of
safe business. reasonably secure from loss
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16
Ii Needs Elixir.

NeD York Herald.
New York worlds fair enterprise should
be injected with few gallons of elixir of
life. 1t seems to be on its last legs.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16

THE merchants carnival committee
may depend on it, the drummer "boys"
will be on hand at the trades display.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16

CORPORAL TANNER says he can
stand all the Investigating necessary if
the country can.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16

PERHAPS the United States Gas and
Improvement company will learn that
it made mistake when it tackled Con-
gresham Connell's gas meter.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16
The World CouIdn't spare Him.

A newspaper correspondent at Lexington.
KY, has been spared TO long life OF useful
ness through the failure Of an internal ma
chine to properly explode at the expected
moment. Thus the Lord watches over his
own.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16
There's Life I'm the old Party Yet.

81. LOUIS UFODt-DtHUcTut.
An increased majority in Kentucky and
successful train robberies in three other
states indicate the measure Of democratic
so far during the present year.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16
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Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16

IL Wouldn't Work In New York.
NeiD York Herald.
If that elixir of life turns out well 1t will
be in order to get up an elixir Of honesty ana
try it on the boodlers.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-16

in consequenceof theft or tresspass, Is cor
daily recommended TO try starting rattle
snake farm in Mexico.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-07-23
TANNER HAS GOT TO 90.
An Investigation That Is Expected to
Drive Him Out.

WASHINGTON, July 22.-The President
and Secretary Noble would be glad to have
Pension Commissioner Tanners resignation,
but tue former, at least, is afraid to ask for
it lest the Grand Army OF the Republic
should be offended Their strong hints to
Corporal Tanner in the shape Of severe
lectures and stern revocation of his acts
have not produced bis resignation as yet,
although they have greatly sobered him.
His superiors are about TO take step which
may bring a resignation even from such
reluctance. Secretary Noble, as his imme-
date superior, is to appoint commits
sion to investigate all Corporal Tanners
doings since he became commissioner
of pensions and report fully upon them.
This report. if impartially made and Off
cIaIly published, must compel even Cor
poral Tanners resignation. Meanwhile Cor
poral Tanner is practically deposed, DIR. Nc
MILAN, representing Secretary Noble, being
practically in charge Of the office. 1t was
Dr. Mcmillan who first brought Corporal
Tanners recklessness to the attention Of the
President and Secretary Noble by showing
them a calculation proving that if Corporal
Tanners system of rerating should be ap
Piled to ali the present aud pending pen
sions, it would demand from the treasury
sum equal to the present national debt.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-07-23
IRELAND's AGITATION.
O'Brien to Make Another Attempt to
Get Damages From Salisbury.

O'Brien to Make Another Attempt to
Get Damages From Salisbury.
LONDON, July 22.-The counsel for Will
lam O'Brien have decided to move for a
new trial in the action for damages brought
by Mr.. O'Brien against Lord Salisbury for
slander. Their ground for asking for q
new trial is that the jlry who returned a
verdict for Lord Salisbury on Saturday
were misdirected.
The ParnelIite members of parliament
met to-day to discuss the subject OF the
Tenants Defense League. A Aresolution was
adopted declaring that the object of the or
ganization is to counteract in legal
manner landlord combinations that are
formed for the purpose of extorting unjus t
rents and arrears, imposing inequitable
terms of purchase, stimulating evictions
and destroying the security of tenants in
their holdings. The tenants are invited 70
join the league. The meeting fixed the
proportion of the poor law valuation
at the lowest annual donation.
sovereign managing council of fifteen will
be elected annually. The council is en-
powered to vote a special levy not to ex-
ceed the amount of the annual donation.
The league will keep the British public in
formed regarding the aims of the landlords,
and will assist at the by-elections. Messrs
DavItJ, Bigger, Healy and Sullivan were
elected treasurers pro tempore.
DUBLIN's NEW LORD MAYOR.
DUBLIN, July 22.-Mr Kennedy, for
merly member of parliament for Cavan,
succeeds Mr.. Sexton as lord mayor of
Dublin.
Mr.. Dickson. member of parliament for
st. Stephens Green division of Dublin, has
purchaa ed 20, 900 acres of land in Paraguay.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-07-23
In the HoiIae.

There was the usual shower Of new bills
in the House. Among them were the fol-
lowing:
To add Milledgevills to the citiesi in which
the governor may designate a state deposit
tory
BY Mr.. Warren Of Bulloch-To prevent
fishing or hunting on the lands Of another
in Bulloch.
By Mr.. Atkinson OF Columbia-To pro-
vide for the payment of the insolvent crimi-
nal costs Of sh5ritfs and clerks.
BY Mr.. Johnson of Clinch--To repeal the
$4,000 retail liquor license so far as it re-
lates 60 Dupont.
By Mr.. Gordon Of Chatham-To require
owners Of houses having more than two
stories to provide more than one egress.
The following bills were passed:
To reduce the bond of the sheriff Of
Baker county from $1,000 to 5000.
To incorporate the Fort Payne and East
ern railroad.
To amend the act TO enlarge the iurisdic-
tion OF the city court of Savannah.
To transfer Dooly county to the SOUTH
western circuit.
A joint session was ordered for to-mor-
row night to hear addresses by Drs. Gambler
and Nunnally.