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Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-26
NEW RECOUNT BILL BECOMES LAW
Governor Ho1cOmb Signs the Measure
ns Soon AS Presented.

Governor HO1cOmb signs the measure
ns Soon ms Presented.
LINCOLN, March 5.-(Special.)-The new
bill providing for the recount of the ballots
cast last November for the constitutional
amendment relating to judges of the supreme
court was given its finishing touches in the
legislature this afternoon, was sent to the
governor as soon as the enrolled copy could
be prepared and was signed at once by the
governor
The names of the legislative committee
will be announced in the morning. 1t is
given out tonight that the republicans will
not be given representation on the new COM
mission.
Although the plans of the legislative COM
mission cannot be stated in advance, 1t seems
to be generally understood that the clerical
force will be headed by c. J. Bowlby, j.
Oberfelder, ]. N. Campbell, George Blake and
Frank NJ. Ross, the five members of the
old recount commission, who were charged
with serious frauds by p. o. Hedlund, the
republican member, discharged by Governor
Holcomb The five men named are here and
three of them, Campbell Oberfelder and
Ross have stated that they had been given to
understand that they were to be appointed.
There is strong faction in the fusion
ranks which is insisting that the recount
of the ballots be resumed at the point at
which it was interrupted by the district
court of Lancaster county. Speaking of the
matter several members of the old recount
commission, now legislated out of office, have
said they knew no urgent necessity for going
over the forty-one counties disposed of before
the injunction was issued. The sentiment
in favor of commencing all over again is
decidedly with the minority. The house
has already, by a strict party vote, tabled a
resolution favoring recount of the forty-one
counties already disposed Of
1t seems to be settled fact that the
legislature will remain in session until the
recount is completed and the result deter
mined. Several propositions looking to a
recess for two weeks or thirty days have
been advanced and rejected. There seems
to be a general fear on the part of the fu-
sionists that the individual members OF the
new commission may be interfered with by
the courts if the protection of the legislature
is withdrawn. 1t is asserted on all sides that
the count can be completed inside Of two
weeks, as there is no limit placed on the
number of clerks who may be appointed to
carry on the work.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-26
Hits the Hanks Hard,

LOUISVILLE, March 25-The court OF
appeals at Frankfort has decided that
the banks of the state must be taxed under
the ad valorem system, thus reversing a
decision rendered something over year
ago. This decision comes as Il blow to the
banking institutions of the state, who
heretofore have been taxed under the
Hewitt bill passed in 1856 and which pro-
vided for the payment of rs cents on each
800 worth OF capital stock. Under the ad
valOrem system they must pay the regular
tax rate not only on their capital stock
but on all the property that they may have
in their possession.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-26
Central Nebrnslsn Poultry Show.

KEARNEY, Neb., March 25.-(Special.)-
The first local exhibition of the Central Ne
braska Poultry association was held yes
terday afternoon in the basement of the
court house. There were seventeen pens of
fine fowls on exhibition, and the rooms were
crowded most of the afternoon by people
coming and going. There are several other
breeders here, and it is expected that the
next exhibit will be more largely patronized
than the first one. There was not poor
or inferior bird in the lot and the exhibition
has done considerable to increase the inter
est taken in the raising Of fine poultry in
this locality
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-26

the people living on the bottoms, just east
of here, no small amount of trouble. Tons
of hay have been ruined and what Is left
the owners are Offering for 35 cents ton to
any one who will haul it away. The roads
are almost impossible even with light loads
and the marketing of grain has almost come
to a standstill. The bottom has more water
on Its surface now than has been known for
over twenty-seven years and IL the Missouri
keeps on rising the people living there will
have to desert their homes.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-26
Defense Offers No Testimony.

BALTIMORE. March 25The trial of DR..
Joseph j. LuiZ, the alleged hlibuster, In
the United States court was concluded to-
day. Upon the announcement by the prose-
cution that it rested It's case the defense
stated that it would place no witnesses on
the stand. After tilt between counsel
Judge Morris admitted the prayer of the
counsel for the defense in toto. The prayer
that Lulz had furnished money for une
expedition, nor that he knew the "Woodall"
would carry arms TO Cuba; that in doing
may carry men who intend to enlist also
arms as merchandise. The remainder of
the morning session was consumed in in
structions from Judge Morris and the OPEN
ing argument of the counsel for the prosecu-
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-26
COULD NOT MARRY WITHOUT WIFE.
Commits Suicide Because He Could
Not Find the Right Girl.

YORK, Neb., March 25.-(Special )--Enoch
Ramsey, a young farmer residing six and a
half miles northeast of Benedict, was found
dead in field yesterday evening. He died
from the effects of gun shot, one side of
his head being torn into shreds by the
charge. A double-barreled shotgun lying by
his side indicated that he had taken his own
life. Whether it is case of suicide or ac-
cdential death, however, cannot be decided
by the coroners jury. A powder burn near
the right temple strengthens the theory of
suicide. The deceased was % years old and
in general has always been in a rational
state of mind. But for some time he has
been trying to get a wife through the col
umns of matrimonial publications, and dis
appointment over his failure may be as
cribed as the cause of his death.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-26

FREMONT. March 25-(Special)-R j.
C. Redding, the evangelist who has been
conducting revival meetings throughout the
state, is holding a series of meetings at the
Presbyterian church this week, services be-
ing held both afternoons and evenings MI.
Redding breaches the straight orthodox gos-
pei in unique and somwhat sensational way
which draws good sized audiences and aWaK-
ems much interest in his work. This inter-
est Is increasing and much spiritual good is
expected by the church as result of the
r,eetinpC
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-26
In Honor of Grnnt.

NEW YORK, March 25.-M0jOr General
c. NJ. Dodge, grand marshal of the Grant
monument inaugural parade, says the show
ing to be made by the United States in
will be the largest ever seen in this coun-
try, with the exception Of the parade in
Washington at the close of the war. The
North Atlantic squadron will return to this
harbor for the spring rede2vous on April
20, and the marines and blueiackets viii
and participate in the parade. The squad
ron will anchor in the Hudson river op-
pOsite Grants tomb and fire salute.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-26

- Corti of Sarpy, Herman Cameron Of Wash
ngton.
Third District-Judge Kelly of Madison,
Clarence Selah of Holt, L. o. Mcmillan of
Nance.
Fourth District-E w. Hale Of David City,
f. A. Gilbert Of York, e. G.. Watson of
Friend.
Fifth District. N. Lyman of Adams, j..
NJ Campbell of Nuckolls, G. n. Shurtleff Of
Hitchcock.
Sixth District-R. E. Moore Of Buffalo,
Judge Sullivan of Custer, L. c. Lloyd Of
Lincoln
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-26
concentrations for Thummel.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb., March 25.-(spe-
cial. .)-Hon. George Fl. Thummel was Kept
busy this morning receiving the congratula-
tiors of his many friends who consider his
appointment as United States marshal for
Nebraska a good one in every respect. Mr..
Thummel expects to enter upon the duties
of his office next week. These duties not
requiring it he will make no change in his
residence In the matter of appointments
he states that the wishes of Senator Thurston
will nreNail
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-26

BEATRICE, Neb, March 25.- Especial
Telegram.)-Ed Mcconnell. arrested on a
charge of setting fire to a number of build
ings in Beatrice, had a preliminary hearing
today and was bound over to the district
court, the next term of which conyenes in
May. Bail was fixed at $500 and the prs-
oner will remain in jail owing to inability
to find bOndsmen.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-26

LOUISNILLE March Z5-The count OF
appeals at Frankfort today affirmed the de-
csion of the lower court, giving the once
famous actress, Pauline Markham, 5000
damages for a broken leg. sustained in
this city four years ago. She fell into a
cellar while going from the depot to her
hotel and the injury to her leg was so
serious that she has since been unable to
display her ahape,y limbs in tights on the
stage. Tae suit was against the city and
the contractors who We're doing the eX-
cayating for the cellar.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-26

ASHLAND, Neb., March 25,--(Special]-
James e. Nance and Miss Estela NJ. Laugh
lin were married last evening at the home
of the groom, six miles west Of town. The
happy Young couple will go to farming.
Frank Moulton and Miss Anna Idle were
married this afternoon at the home Of the
bride in Cass county, a few miles south OF
town. Mr.. Mouton has a fine farm which
will be their home.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-26
Danes on the stage,

FREMONT, March 25.-(Special)-
Fremont lodge OF the Danish Brotherhood
gave an amateur theatrical entertainment at
Turner hall last evening. The play was in
the Danish language 1t was quite an event
among the people of that nationality in
this city and the hall was crowded.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-26
sIa-burger-DnrInnd.

HUMBOLDT, Neb, March 25-(Speclal)- >
Mr.. Louis Marburger, a promising young
business man, and Miss Bertha Darllnd were
married yesterday evening at the home OF
the brides parents. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev j. K MaXfeld, in the pres
ence Of about fifty guests.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-26
Bankers Take to other business.

BARTLEY Neb., March 25-TSpeclaI.l-
The Bank of Barley has invited its depoai-
tors to call and get their money, as it will
soon go out of business. o. Frost, the
cashier, viii give his attention to some other
business and f. G. St,lgebouor will attend
to an alfalfa farm near Danbury The citi-
zens regret this decision of the bank man
ayers and hope that another bank viii be
started soon.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-26

ATLANTA, March 25-'rhe Southern rail-
way passenger train due at Atlanta at II 80
O'Clock last night was detained three hours
on account of a wreck near Blackburn
>. c., in which the engine and five cars
were derailed and several of the crew
killed. The postal clerk was thrown against
the iron pouch rack. being badly bruised
He IL cousin of Richard Mansfield, the
actor, and was soldier in the war be-
tween the states.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-26

NORTH LOUP, Neb., March 25-(Special)
The present prices on hogs have caused
considerable activity and dealers are send
ing out one or more carloads almost every
day Since many old stockmen claim that
hogs may be proitably sold at present
prices. even when fed on 3O-cent corn, now,
when corn is but 10 cents and under, there
would seem to be a gilt-edged bonanza in
the hog business.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-26
whisky Sellers waive examination

YORK, Neb., March 25.-(Specal.)-L. J.
Bayley and W. d. Cole druggists of this
city who were recently arrested for boot
logging, appeared before County Judge Wild
man yesterday and waived examination. They
will remain under bond of 5000 to appear
at the next term Of district court.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-26
r. p. SYKES,
j. NJ. OSBORN,
c.. Il. STEELE,
IL 10 HOWELL.

Senator Grothan, the fifth member OF the
committee, is known to be opposed to the
continuance of the Milford institution.
The senate again went into committee of
the whole for the consideration of senate
files Nos 207 and POS. The first named bill
is the one designed for the general regua-
tion of all mutual benefit fraternal insurance
associations doing business in the state. 1t
was prepared by Insurance Auditor Lichty
and Senator Talbot the latter being one of
the prominent advocates of fraternal insur-
ance in the state. The bill is an exceedingly
lengthy one Many amendments prepared
by the Omaha Fraternal Protective league
were offered and agreed to, and after all
amendments had been presented the commit
tee recommended the bill for passage.
Senate file No. 20S. which next received
consideration, provides for the exclusion OF
school bond taxes in the computation of ag-
gregate school taxes. The bill was recon-
mended for passage.
The enrolled copy OF the recount bill was
presented and signed by the lieutenant gov
ernor.
The senate refused to make the bill pro-
hibiting department stores a special order
for tomorrow morning.
The house bill repeating the Russian thistle
law was read the third time and passed.
The senate bill requiring school book firms
to maintain supply depots at Lincoln was
passed.
The senate bill ceding to the use of the
Hospital for the Insane at Lincoln a quarter
section of state land was passed.
The senate bill permitting criminal suits
against state officials charged with offenses
against the statutes to be brought in any
county of the state was passed.
The announcement that the governor had
signed the recount bill was received, and
the senate adjourned.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-26

BOSTON, March 25.-The directors OF the
Calumet and Hecla, at their meeting today,
declared another dividend of 81 per share.
plyabe April p, to stockholders of record
March 27
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-26

NORTH LOUP, Neb., March 25.-(Special.)
The snow in this locality all disappeared
several days ago and farming operations
are again going on. A very rapid develop
ment may be confidently anticipated in the
case of the spring-sown grain, as the ground
is in exceptionally fine condition. From
present appearances the acreage will also
be very large this year.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-26
wnter ON Missouri Bottoms.

HERMAN, Neb,, March 25.-(SpecalJ--
The recent rise in the Missouri has caused
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-26

signature to house roll No 60, the bill pro-
viding for the erection of public scales In
each township In the state whenever the
voters of the townships by majority vote
decide upon their purchase.
STICKS TO THE MILFORD HOME.
Mr.. Sykes from the committee on sol
diers' homes, presented the following report,
which was agreed to:
Your committee on soldiers homes to
which was referred four petitions from
citizens and old soldiers of Nebraska bcgs
leave to report that 1t has had the same
under consideration and 1t would recon-
mend that the same be not made part
of the record, but that the wishes of the
petitioners be granted and the Soldiers
home at Milford be maintained.
T. p SYKES,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-26

Creighton Music hall continues to be the
Mecca of lovers OF vaudeville, who pack
that popular resort nightly. The attractive
bill now being presented will be continued
for the remainder of the week. A change
In bill will be made Monday night.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-26

Greater New York Charter Diu Passes.
ALBANY. March 25,-The Greater New
York charter was passed by the senate,
IS to 3.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-26

The Graham Earle company will open a
weeks engagement with a matinee on Sun
day next at Boyd's. The prices have been
made as low as ever were played for in this
theater. The company has been before the
public for many years and claims to have
had much success, The repertory contains
a number OF late plays In which it is ex-
pected enough interest will be taken to make
the attendance uniformly large.
The evening times., 1897-12-09
Mono,nnous Presents

From the Chicago Times II erald.)
Talking of Christmas presents the artist
woman freed her mind the 9th her day as "ol-
lows.
What is the reason she demanded,
fierceiy, that people whot the w I'D
like to do something for art never take nd-
vantage of the season Of gifts? Wouldn't
you think they wouldtry to get presents
original and artistic as possible Net n bit
of it. They so ever the same old ground like
a flock of sheep. A friend Of myown-,iear
me! l wisl. had her money said to Ii
one day that she wanted to send are
piece of china to a wealthy EnglishwJmsn
who had paid her some especial attention
during her stay in London. Would l ad-
wise Dresden or Sevres; OF lm l consider
Delft OF Copenhagen newer She wanted
something new because this lady had So
many lovely things. We happened TO De
in the Art Institute So l marched her up
to the ca secont aiming that beautiful Chelsea
ware, so original in color and shape. 'rh,y
make that in Massachusetts and nowhere
ese!' said. Then showed her the case
of favrile gla IS; it locks like flowers that
have bloomed In elf land. and l said: They
make that ir. New York, and nowhere else
in the world. You know what Rock wood
ware is? OF course you do. They make
it in Ohio and no where else. European mu-
seums purchase examples of these tx
quisite productions, but they don't seem
good enough for Americans to buy. Send
something like that to your English friend.
1t will be new to her don't believe Sue
did, though"
The evening times., 1897-12-09
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

tscbe.,uIe in effect November u, 1917
All trains arrive and leave Pennsylvania
s.ia a. m.NDaily, local for Danville.
Charlotte and way stations, connects as
Manassas for Strasburg, HarrisOnDurs ana
staunton, daily, eacspI, pI,ot San1f ;,nd W western.
daily. and with the Chesapeake and ONO.
daily' for the Natural Bridge and l.eXing-
Ii.15a.m.-Daily,t the UNITED rATEs
FAST NAIL, carries Pullman Buffet
leepers, New York and Masiiinston 70
HaiK pni1Ton sonSiI sieeper fnf Asheviiie and Hot
springs, n. c.: Knoxville and Chat,
tanooga, Tenn and at ChaTS.1e WIN n,,rt.. ,H,
sieeper' New YORK to New Orleans, connect
ing at Atlanta for birinin gha NJ anu Mem
trieans without change. Sunset personally
Conducted tourist excursion tnr9ush sleeper
on this train every WedDesuay u san
fIanIisoo a!n, NJ Vocal for Frcnt Royal, stras-
hurs and Harrisonburg, daily, except Sum
gay n. m,-DaiIy, loca; for Charlottee-
i.:4s mimpsily; WASHINfGT9N TN l6 AMP AMP
s2HpHwmsrIsGf 4Eb S1apoEeG of Faliman F Vestibaied
TSi@aE slesgsfs NeT aSIk 70 lS1 kas9Sb,le. Tb
tanooga; New York TO Tampa, via Char
iotte, Co;umbia, Savannah, and Jacksonville.
uniting at Danville with Puiiman lin n. Sleeper
with connection for Aiken, s.. c.; New
York to Memphis, via Birmingham New
York to New Orleans, via Atlanta and
Montgomery. Vesubuled day coach WASH
ington to Atlanta. southern railway dining
car. Greensboro to Montgomery, ou,o
DIVISION leave Washington 9:01 .. m
da,iy and 4: AS .. IN. daily, zoept Sunday.
and s;s5 m SUNDAY apiy s;,nay n9s k9ond }o9 a
burg, and 6:25 D. m. daily for HerndOn.
Returning, arrive at Wa%sningt33n % 3a,s go GA a
and 7:06 g. M. daily, except Sunday, from
Herndon. and S:34 a. ID. daily, sxcept Sum
dAy, from LeeSburG
Through trains from the South arrive NJ
Washington 6:42 a: M. 2:2O p. n. and
0:2H D. m. daily. HarIisOnburg. II 40 2.
M. and 0:26 p. m. daily, except Sunday.
and $50 q. m. daily from Chariottesytiie.
Tickets, sleeping car reservation, ana .n- n
formation furnished at offices, TOO 10th
It. NV, b11 Penns ylyania avenue; and AZ
Pennsylvanta Railroad Passenger Station.
W. II. GREEN Gen. supt.
j. n. sCULP, Traffic Manager.
/ W. A. TU RK, Gen. Pass .Agent3
h g. BROWN. Ge1 AEt. Fuss. Depts
The evening times., 1897-12-09
JUST FOR FUN.

FricnI-Tlis seems to be a comfortable
flat. Ha-lrmite-It dues. 1t makes that
impression ON everybody who doesn't livein
it.-Pu=k.
Haze You the inspiration of the Muses.
toda "" asked the caller of the Arctic post.
NO. but I've sent out for Il quart. t.'--De-
rot Free Press.
"nathley has wonderfully well stored
mind, hasn't he?'
He ought to have-he never ia kes any
thin,- cut ofit."-Chicago of Journal.
Mistress Bridget, are there any letters
for mo this morning? Bridget Only two
postal cards, hut there's nothing of import
auce in m-Fliegende Batter.
..Madge and are entirely congenial.
..Dn any special ground"
Yes: she hasn't read any of the books
that l haven't read."- Chicago Recor !.
She-He kissed me, and then ! told . I'm
to tell nc one.
He-And what did he do?'
She-Why, it wasn't two minutes befurc
he repeated it.-Yonkers Statesman.
"At 10 time,'' said the philosopher, lis
a man SO willing TO take the burden frD.n
the weak shoulders of raIl woman as Wren
she is harassed with the care of IL large
and paying property. y."-Indianapolis Jo II
aal
Briggs and his wife seem to tc n very
congenial pair. What he sa VS. she gTcas o,
and what she says he backs up
"Yes; but it's simply aecessary in tteir
case"
'.Hnw's that?"
.'They i've Ia a flat, and, of course. there's
No room for argument. chicago Sr.s
Homer When the two trains collided IS
most cunical thing happened. Miss Jones
wig flew In one direction and her teeth in
another. Williams-Did she get angry?
Homer Angry! Why, she flew all t.
pieces. Louisville Courier oonrnai
'Seeius to me I've seen your face he
fore?" said the judge, peering through his
Spectacles. 'Yes, your honor. YOU have"
replied the prisoner: Il am the professor
who gives the young lady next door to you
lessons Oh the piano. 'SiN years.'' came
from the iudge quickly. .-Yohkcrs States
man.
Yes he said thoughtfully, Il admit
that havr been leading pretty fast life
and every one seems TO agree that ough:
to reform. But the fact is. don't know
what 1 ought TO do first ''Ought to do
first?" they all cried I'm astonishment:. "why
you ought to settle down, and That !:
just the question" he interrupted. "Ought
l to settle down or settle up first"
Mrs. Nextdoor-I haven't seen your pa
rents for ever 30 long.
Little Fannie-Mamma has got acarlet
fever, and cannot come ont.
Mrs. Nextdoor What has your pap1
got7
Little Fannie ie-He's got six months, AMI
be cant come out, either. Boston Trav-
eler.
The evening times., 1897-12-09
Not According to Washington
From Good Stories.


worthy colored deacon, who had
early Impressed upon his only son and
heir the moral of the George Washington
cherry-tree story, was fortunate enough
TO find fat pcssum recently. He bore
it in triumph to his dwelling, and assisted
by his son, cooked it to juicy brown.
Now" said he, "de bes, way ter eat
'possuln is col, so Wen jest let him stay
in de pantry, an when mawnin comes
he'll be mo- juicier dan ever.''
His son seemed sadly disappointed, Int
he made the best of it, and both retired
for the night.
The CID man was up carly next morn
ing, but the boy slept on.
On opening the safe the astonshed pa
rent discovered nothing but bones in the
dish that had ntained the possuru. He
brought the drowsy youngster to his feet
with one vigorous Jerk, and, dragging him
to the scene OF the wreck, he said:
what does dat mean, eh?"
The boy fell on his knees and cried:
Daddy. / can't tell lie; / got up in
de night, and cat it wild my little mouf!'
The old man said not word, but, drag
ging the boy to the front door, he held him
by the collar while he jerked piece of
weather boarding from the side of the house.
Daddy cried the boy, .'is you gyne
ter lick me fer tellin' the truth?'
mo, YOU kinky headed ,iebbil, you,''
thundered the old rnan, "I'm gwine ter
frail yer hide off you fer eatin' de PCS
sunni"
The evening times., 1897-12-09

The chances are that the Seri Inslians, on
Tiburon IslaLd, Gcwn in the Gulf of Cali
fornia, have about run their course OF in
dependence and exclusion, modified by
occasional cannibalisn. Recently, they
have become too enterprising; so much
so as tc interfere with the comfort OF
navigation ill the waters of their neigh
bOrhuod.1 Now it is reported that the
Mexican government will send large force
of troops to attend to their case. Some
will patrol the mainland, to which it has
been their habit To escape, when hOtly
pursued il their native desert while
others will attack them in their lair. 1t
is possible that these interesting savages
may nave Il, &C to the wall.