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Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02
REGISTRATION.
Provisions OF the New Law on the
Subject.

Subject.
The new registration law provides for the
registration of voters for election purposes In
metropolitan cities, cities OF the first class
and cities Of the second class, including all
portions of the voting precincts in which said
cities are situated.
Section makes it the duty of the mayor
ana council to prepare books for the registra-
tion of voters, and prescribes the form
thereof.
Section provides that three supervisors
of registration shall be appointed by the city
council IN September OF each year for every
precinct in such city, and not more than two
of whom shall belong to the same political
party.
Section provides for the challenging of
any person who applies for registration and
prescribes the oath TO be administered in
such cases.
Section provides that the salary of super
vlsors shall be 50 day for the time actually
employed.
Section 8 provides that the days for regis
tration shall be on Tuesday four weeks, the
Wednesday OF the third week, the Thursday
of the second week and the Friday and
Saturday of the first week preceding the
day of the November election OF each year
for general elections, and on Friday and
Saturday of the second week, and on Satur-
day of the tirstweek preceding the day OF all
other elections.
oeCJlOu y PROVIDES JudJ Tue superFlsOrS VI
registration shall be in session on the days of
registration from a. IN, untll p. IN.
Section l3 makes it the duty of the city
clerk to furnish the Supervisors of reglstra-
ton with the necessary books aud blanks.
Section 10 provides that the registration
books shall remain in the custody Of the ciCy
CLERK.
Section IS provides that the judges Of eec.
ton IN each precinct shall have at the polling
place on election day the registry books
for such precinct and no vote shall be re.
ceived unless the name of the voter shall ap
pear on such registry book, unless such voter
shall produce an affidayit sworn 10 before
the city CLERK. or other person ap-
pointed by the mayor and sub
scribed TO by at least two freeholders,
setting forth that such person is a qualified
voter, and giving his reason for not appear
ing before the supervisors OF registration.
Section II provides that each political party
shall be entitled 10 have a challenger at eacn
place OF registration, who shall be assigned
place where he can see every person who
presents himself for registration.
Section 80 provides that any person who
shall register or procure the registry OF any
person through fraud. or who shall vote iile-
gally under the provisions Of this act shall
be deemed guilty of felony, and on convic'
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02
Conventions and Primaries.

KEARNEY, Neb, Oct 1.-lSpecial Tels-
gram TO fHE BEE. The republican county
convention was held here TO, day. 1t was the
most harmonious meeting of the kind ever
held here. John Wilson, the present sheriff
was renominated by unanimous choice; Il.
Mankiu, the present county clerk, was nom-
mated by acclamation; II. M. Grimes re-
ceived the nomInation for county clerk I;
Thomas IL Cornett, county Judge; N. II.
Mcdonald, superintendent of schools; L. N.
Porteriield, county surveyor, and DIR. e. S.
Humphreys coroner.
The following were elected as delegates to
the state convention: j. M. Bailey, q. X.
Peck, Hon. Henry Fieldgrove, George Dun
can, A j. Scott, S. w. Thornton, II. III. An
drews, ID. 1. Brown, John Abel, O.G. Smith,
y. III. Goodell, Lew Robertson. II. ID. Reed,
Ii. o. Holmes, IL. q. Anderson, X. A. Jud-
son.
DAKOTA CRY, Neb.. Oct l.-lSpecial Tel
egram TO fnE BEE. Amid wild rocky
disorderly crowd at the democratic conven-
tion 10 day, the following candidates were
nominated: For county CLERK, j, IT, Twohig
eoudty treasurer, e. J. o'Connori sherin,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02
TIE NEBRASKA W. G. I. U.
Its Fifteenth Annual Convention.
Assemblies at Norfolk.
A BRUTAL HUSBAND FINED
Governor Thayer Rcvolecs the Quar-
antincAgainst Two Colorado Coun-
ties-suspccted Murderer AR.
rested at Dakota City.
Women in Convention.

NoRFoLK, Neb., Oct. Especial Telegram
to THE BEE. The fifteenth annual conven-
tion of the Nebraska w. c. #. u. opened its
sessions tonight IN the Congregational
church Miss Clothier, who was expected TO
give the address Of the evening, failed to
come, and the president, Mrs M. A. Hitch
cock, and the vice president large, Mrs
c. M. Woodward, gave addresses. The Full
lerton young ladies' corDet band Of ten
pieces IS in attendance. Over one hundred
delegates were here at noon, and numbers
arrived on the evening trains. Everything
indicates a successful convention. To.mor-
row evening the contest for the large Dem
crest gold medal will be among nine contest
ant from six judicial districts
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02
Harrison County Fair.

MISSOURI VALLEY, Ia, Oct. L-iSpecial to
The BEE. THE Harrison County Agricul-
tural society opened its fair yesterday. To
day at noon the entries closed with the larg-
est number of exhibitors and entries ever
known in the history of the organization.
Every available foot of space is filed. Farm
products and stock are surely as we'll repre-
sented as in any county fair in Iowa, and in
quality are as fine as the exhibits at the
state fair. differing only in quantity. The
crowd in attendance is larger than ever be-
fore, and the indications are that Thursday
and Friday will see as large crowd on the
fair grounds as ever assembled in Harrison
county.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02
Nebraska and Iowa Patents.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-TSpecial Telegram
to THE BEE. Patents were issued to Ne
braska and Iowa inventors to-day as fol.
lows;
Nebraska-John S. Duffy, 3. T. W.o and
C. c., Moore6eld, Neb, rotary grain meter;
Walter K. Webber, Wayne, Neb., door;
James M. King, assignor of one-half to j.
w. Mendenhall and j. b. Beerm acker,
Chester, Neb., device for dehorniDg cattle.
Iowa-Anton FLIP, Gear Rapids, Ia,
gram elevator and cleaner; Marshell f..
Hunt assignor of one.half to H. p. Goodwin
and A; M. pItrick. Davenport, la, cult
Smith. Muchachinack, Ia, lock; Edward p.
Lunch, Davenport Ia, mold board plow;
Christian Nieason, Atlantic, Ia, cover for
cooking vessels
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02
Satisfied With the Decision.

DEs MONIES, Ia, Oct. 1.-TSpecial TeIe-
gram to The E.l-The officials of the
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern road
express themselves as being very we'll
pleased with the recent decision Of the rail-
road commissioners in the case of the citi-
zens of Cone against that road. The board
is to-day at Thornton, station on the
Mason City e. Fort Dodge road, looking over
the location for a station. On their return
to the city tomorrow they will stop between
Meridian and Marcus, on the illinois Central
and examine the location for a proposed sta
ton. The residents IN that locality have
done all the necessary grading for side
track, and contributed $500 toward establish
ing a station.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02
A Double Tragedy.

MILWAUKEE, Oct 1.-Meagre accounts Of q
double tragedy at Ogema, Wis, reached here
tonight Charles Stevenson aud William
Johns were found dead in their beds. 1t is
known they auarreled, and the motive for
the crime can not be surmised. as they had
been good friends. The appearances indi-
cate that Stephenson, in whose right hand
a revolver was found. had first shot Johns,
who probably died without struggle. The
murderer then sent bullet through his own
head.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02

DEs MONIES, Ia, Oct. John j. Closson,
well known travelling man, whose home is
at Iowa City, died suddenly this morning at
hotel in this city. The gentleman came to
the city Thursday last, and went 10 the
Dercece house, the proprietor of which was
an old acquaintance and friend. He com
planned of not feeling WELL but apprehended
no serious results. AT q O'Clock this morn
ing, when the landlord called at his room, he
said he had slept very well and thought he
was better. Half an hour later he was
found dead He has one son, young man
of twenty-one years, who is employed on the
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern road.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02
MRS. BLAINE JUNIOR.
She Has a Serious Time-Her Hus-
bands Queer Actions.

Danu'S Queer Actions.
New YORK, Oct. Ii Special Telegram to
The BEE. Mrs James G. Blaine, jr's,
condition renamed unchanged yesterday,
and it was still necessary to administer
narcotics in order that she might obtain rest
and ease. Fears are now entertained by the
attending physicians that unless the intlamma-
tory rheumatism, from which the patient is
suffering, is soon overcome she may be
permanently crippled from its effects.
James G.. Blame, jr., called at the
Percval apartments, where his wife is
lying. late on Saturday evening. He walked
past the clerk at the desk into the dining
room beyond without saying word to any
one, and after taking look inside he went
out again. Later he came back, and after
repeating the same performance he walked
plump into the arms of Mrs. Blaines
brother on the stairway leading to the street.
The two passed each other without a word.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02
Silver Men Meet,

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 1.-The call aud address
committee of the national silver convention
met to-day. The address, as prepared, COW
ers the silver question as it concerns the
welfare of the various industries of the
country. Particular stress is laid upon the
subject in connection with agricultural IN
dustries, and statistics are given showing
the manner in which the American farmer
and laborer is brought into competition with
the Hindoo laborers OF India. The commit
tee fixed the representation at twenty dele
gates for each state and territory and en-
powered the governors TO appoint twenty
delegates ana twenty alternates.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02
Powderly Ready For His Encmi ,s

PowderIy Ready For His En- omi' 's
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 1.-The general executive
board of the Knights of Labor began its
session yesterday. General Master Work
man Powderly said the session was regular
one, Referring to The reports that the anti
Powderly people would bring charges against
hlm, he said he came with trunk full of
papers bearing on the great southern strike
and stood ready to answer ali charges He
said he opposed the appointment of Furloug
as chief of the government secret service.
The reason IS Furlongs "persecution" of
men engaged in the southwestern strike who
were innocent of all wrong doing His pro-
test, he said, is made both as an individual
and the Spokesman of the Knights of
Labor. Tonight Powdcrly addressed mass
meeting of local assemblies and boldly de-
nounced his enemies.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02
THE SPEED RING.
LIE Mars Races,

LIE MARS, Ia, Oct. 1.-lSpeclal Telegram
TO TIE BEE. This was the first day of the
FLOYD Valley racing meeting There were
four races, as follows:
Three minute trot-Nettie won. Time
2;4l, 2;39Al, 2;42%. U. $. Dick second,
Bomba third.
2 :3S trot-Graham Mambrino won. Time
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02

WATERLOO. Ia, Oct. 1.-TSpecial Tele-
gram TO THE BEE. 1.-The three desperadoes
who brutally assaulted Sheriff Hoxie last
night and succeeded in escaping from Jail,
have been tracked by the posse in pursuit TO
the Wapsie woods, eighteen miles from here,
and their capture is confidently expected.
Three hundred dollars reward is offered for
their arrest. The wounded officer is resting
easy ana will recover. A youth who has
been exchanging dime novels with the pris-
oners is charged with completely in the af-
fair and has been arrested. .-t.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02
Held un For a Big Roll.

DEs MONIES, Ia, Oct 1.--ISpecial Tele-
gram to THE BEE. Last night G. E. Den
ton, farmer living seven miles southeast OF
Carson, was called to the door, where he
found three men with drawn revolvers, who
ordered him to hold up his hands. One of
the men then went inside and secured 81 900
and all disappeared.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02
Quarantine Revoked,

LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. 1-lSpecial TO THE
BEE. 1.-The following proclamation has been
issued by Governor Thayer:
Notice is hereby given that the quarantine
heretofore existing against the counties of
Weld and Logan, in Colorado, is hereby
revoked.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto set
my hand and caused to be affixed the great
seal of the state.
d., 1889
BY the Governor: JouN M. TuAYER
q. l.. LAWS,
Secretary of State
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02

William Ryan; county Judge, John Will
Jams; superintendent OF public instruction,
L. Erlach; county commissioner, Michael
Beacon. The following delegates were
elected 70 the state convention: John Pey.
som, s. Carribone, g. O'C0nnor. William
Bartlett, Il. B. Wilbur and J. o. Fisher.
NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Dot. 1.-tSpecial
to THE BEE. The republican primaries
were held in this city to-day. More in
terest was manifested than for years and tho
contest in the convention at Syracuse on
Thursday promises 70 be red hot.
HASTINGS, Neb., Oct Especial Tele.
gram TO Tue BEE. Adams county's dele.
gates to the congressional convention will
be A. l.. Clark, G. j. Dilworth, s. j. Weigel,
y. ID. Thatcher, w. A. Reynolds, G. A.
Kent, w. B. Brown, ID. II. Ball. @. Il. Bige-
low, ID. O. Kerr, g. II. Edgerton, w. Hope,
p w. Warner aud w. w. Philleo. The del
CATION is uninstructed.
USApILLA, Neb., Oct. 1.-ISpecial Tele-
gram TO THE BEE. I'm the republican pri-
mary tonight straight delegation was
elected, aud the prohibtionIsts and pro-
hibition republicans were handsomely
squelched.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02
w. G. T. U. Convention.

MARsHALLTowN, Ia, Oct. 1.-[Special
Telegram to The BEE. The sixteenth an
nual convention of the w. G. T. u. Of
Iowa convened here to-day for four days
session. All prominent workers and $50 del
egates were present. The day was largely
taken up with preliminary work and pre-
sentation of reports. Mrs Scheeler gave
the address OF welcome, aad Mrs j. Ellen
Foster presented her annual report, in which
she gave review of the year and a CRAFTY
ing statement Of the work of the union.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02
St lonis Rncss.

ST. Louis, Oct. THE fall trotting meet
ing of the st. Louis Jockey club opened to-
day. The track was in perfect condition and
the attendance good. Summary:
2:25 class trot, purse sl,500-But two
heats were trotted, the third being declared
of on the charge that Tholberg was not
being driven to win. Diamond won both
heats, Best time--2:23X.
1880 pace, purse s1,oOO--Priuce Hal won,
Pilot Gift second Cousin Joe third, Bob
Taylor fourth. Best tlme-2;lS.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02
Stockholders Ratiry.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1.-The bondholders Of
the indianapolis, Decatur & Springfield rail-
road today ratified the report of their COM
mlttee on the plan of reorganization adopted
providing for the foreclosure of the mort
gage, and bonds will be deposited with the
Central Trust company to be used for that
purpose,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02
AG. A. IL. Defaulter.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 1.-W. G. Smith, well
known man in local politics and prominent
G. A. II. man, went on vacation several
weeks ago. AS his absence was prolonged
the officers of Haney p Harding post, e. A.
r., began an Investigation, which resulted in
the discovery that Smith had departed with
every dollar in the treasury. The post will
be reimbursed by Smiths bondsmen. The
amount of the shortage is stated to be 81 200
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02
The Deem Harpor Conyention.

TOPEKA. Kan, Oct 1.-The deep harbor
convention assembled to-day. Chairman
Evans presented the report of the perma-
nent committee and explained the purpose
of the convention which was to urge upon
congress the advisahility of making an ap-
preparation sufficient to construct deep
water harbor on thGcoast of Texas. Commit
tees were appoisteh and the convention ad-
journed until Tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02
Steamship Arrivals.

AT New York-The Elbe, from Bremen
the Suevia from Hamburg; the Wyoming,
from Liverpool.
At Bremerhaven-The Ems, from New
York.
At London-Sighted: The Rheine. from
Baltimore, for Bremen.
AT HamDurg-The California, from New
York
AT Phlladelphia-Th British Prince, from
Liyerpool
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02
National Board of steam Navigation

PITTsBURG, Oct. 1.-The Eighteenth an
nual session OF the National Board of Steam
Navigation began here to-day. Secretary
Bryant submitted a lengthy resolution ask
ing congress to take action on bridging the
Mississippi and Missouri rivers. The reso-
luton stated that bridges were a constant
menace TO navigation and extremely danger
Gus by the nature OF their spans. The reso-
luton was referred TO committee. An
other resolution was offered asking that the
national board cooperate with the steamboat
men with view 70 having them placed on
the same basis as railroads, under the inter
state commerce act, as regards rates The
resolution was referred To a committee who
are to confer with the interstate commerce
commission and ask that the rate clause be
enforced. -'" i-'
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02

$50, 2:3lsI, 2;2rH. Hanson's Aodallah
Boy second, Blackman's Moody third, Peter
Differs Welchman fourth.
The Floyd Valley trot, oil Plymouth
county horses was won by J. A. Sammis'
Bruno. Best time-2 40i1
Running race--There were only two hoats
on account of darkness 1t will be run of
in the morning by NJ. l.. Armstrong; Dan
Wagner and sam Gordon's Johunie Red.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02

SIOUX CITY, Ia, Oct. 1.-[Specal Tele-
gram to THE BEE. policeman Wicks to-day
shot aud killed John Hughson, pickpocket.
Two policemen attempted to arrest a party
Of eight pickpockets who were attempting TO
board an incoming train crowded with visit
ors to the corn palace. Hughson, who was
the leader of the gang ana a tough charac-
ter, drew hls revolver, but the officer was too
quick for him. shooting him through the
bowels
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02
A Fortunate Escape.

CRETE, Neb., Oct. Especial Telegram
to THE BEE. While the well diggers of
the Crete waterworks were making CON
nections between two OF the wells, sixteen
feet below the surface, the sides OF the ditch
cayed in, burying one man, William Cook
under six feet of ground. The work of dig
ging hlm out at once began and after an
hours hard work the man was recovered
A broken shoulder was all the injuries he re
ceived.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02
Disastrous Fire at Missouri Valley.

Missouri VALLEY, Ia, Oct. IL Special
Telegram to The BEE. IA very disastrous
fire occurred here this afternoon. The large
livery stable and six dwelling houses, all be.
longing to Fred Kreder, were burned to the
ground. The loss is not less than SS, 000 1t
is supposed that the fire originated by some
one lighting cigar in the hay NOW.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02

Mr.. w. r. Bonner and Miss Lizzie Daley,
Of this city, stood up before Rev. Charles
w. Savidge at the residence of the BRIDES
mother, No. ll20 jackson street last night
anu were united in marriage. After the Ger
emony an elegant supper was served. both
the contracting parties are well known in
this CitY.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02
Kansas CITY Races.

KANSAS Cry, Mo-, Oct. 1.-The second fall
meeting OF the Kansas City Jockey club
opened to-day. The attendance was large
and the track good. The first race was for
$500 a side between Patterson Stewards
Black Diamond and II, Beams Captain.
Black Diamond won three straight heats,
Best time-2 :25k
Trotting sweepstakes-Derter won, Nor
man second, others dlstanced. Best time
2.ab
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02
FIRST Day of Gage County's Fair.

BEATRICE, Neb., Oct. 1.-[Special Telc-
gram TO The BEE. The Gage county fair
began to-day with great number of entries
and every encouraging prospect of success
Tomorrow rs set apart as children's day
The city schools will close IN consequence
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02
Laborers Buried Nv Cavern.

MINSEAPoIIs, Oct. IA special from Eau
Claire Wis, says several laborers were
buried by q cavern while digging sewer
this morning. Four were taken out unin-
jured. Christian Stunning was taken out
dead and his brother is dying Two others
were injured internally. IL is thought an
other man is still underneath the mass of
earth, and Efforts are being made to get him
out
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02
A WRECK IN GERMANY.

Seven Killed and Forty Three Sc
verely Injured.
STUTTGART Oct. IA train ran off the
track near Wild Park station to-day and
rolled over the embaukment Many persons
were killed and injured.
Three carriages, crowded with passengers,
were smashed into fragments.
The work of extrcatirg the injured from
the wreck was difficult aud proceeded
slowly. The official report says seven per
sons were killed and forty-three severe "
injured. Many OF the latter will probably
die.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02
The P,nai,y >ot severe Enough

AIHswoRTH, Neb., Oct. Especial Tele
gram to THE BEE. Last night fend by
the name of Boyer went home drunk and
assaulted his wife with n ball bat. Some
neighbors, hearing her cries, came in ana
prevented Boyer from killing her. He was
taken in charge by Marshal Houts aud had
hearing this morning, when he was found
guilty and given fifty days labor on the
streets and tairty days in the county Jail.
Boyer was driven from town onco for sim
liar offonse and was under bonds TO keep the
peace at the time of his arrest
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02
A Correction.

LrNwooD, Neb., Oct Especial to THE
BEE.l-THE BEES David City correspond
ent gives the names of eleven delegates who
would represent the county in the state and
congressional conventions. This is incor-
rect. He named only the state delegation
The congressional delegation consists of the
following: j. ID. Hill, Arthur J. Evans,
William Husenetter. +. II. Porter, w. r.
Watthes, Us. Lorier, W. A. Hutchinson,
ii. g. Townsend, George Haher, A. f.. Coon
and w r., Baurer
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02
A California yi,Iaee scorohed

SAN LUIS OBIsPo, CAL, Oct. The VII
lage of Cambria in the northwestern part of
this county was almost entirely burned yes.
terday. AS there was little water at hand
ana almost no fire service, tue postofice,
telegraph and express offices were totally de-
stroyed with many other buildings. The
total loss aggregates sl25OOO, with small in
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02
The Louisiana scandal.

New ORLEANS, Oct. l.-The grand jury
this morning were charged by Judge Marr to
investigate the fraudulent issue of bonds,
etc. 1t is understood that nine indictments
were found to-day against some person or
persons charged with fraud and embeZze.
ment. 1t iS believed ex- Treasurer Burke is
the party in each case. The impression pre-
vaiis that more indictments will be returned
against him.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02
Seventh Ward Democrats.

The Seventh Ward Democratic club met
last night. A constitution and set of by-laws
were adopted. Hans Blankenfeld was
elected vice president, and Messrs. Gates,
Nisseu, Gossney, Langdon, Wagner and
Evans members of the executive committee
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02
FROM THE HAWKEYE STATE.
Jewelry Thieves Make Big Haul
at Sioux City.
A FARMER ROBBED OF HIS ROLL.
sixteenth Annual Convention OF the
w. q. II. IA Piokpocket Shot
by a Poiiceman-Fire at
Missouri Valley.
ARir Jeweirr Robbery.

Sioux CITY, Ia, Oct 1.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to THE BEE. The iewelry store Of
William Hiles was robbed this afternoon OF
n tray of diamond rings valued at $500.
Three men entered the store, two Of them
engaging the attention of the proprietor and
clerk, while the third seized the tray and es-
cnp
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02
An OfEToId Tale.

HoLYoKE, Colo, Oct. L-[Special Tele.
gram to THr BEfEll9aII Jimmie, son of t, b.
Carnahan, promment citizen of this place,
was shot and instantly killed here to-day,
IL is the old story of the shot gun. IL had
lain in the cellar for months past, and Willie
Hickenbothem did not know it was loaded.
The children are respectfully nine and
eleven wears old.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-02
A Suspected Murderer Arrested

DAKOTA CRY, Neb., Oct. l.-TSpecial Tele-
gram to THE BEE. Sheriff Brassfed ar
rested man here to-day suspected of being
the murderer of one Mccoy, who was mur-
dered Mt Deer Lodge, Mont, last spring
The man tallies exactly with the description
of the murderer and can give no satisfactory
ACCOUNT of himself.