Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-03
Courinn Mnr Not marry.

lied to cast the full vote Of their delega-
ton.
Cousins May Not Marry.
For the first time since the law against
the marriage of cousins went into opera
tion July l, it was invoked today by the
officials in the county judges office, who
refused a license to Arthur Kackly, a
wealthy farmer of Princeville, ILL.,, and
Martha Culvert, a resident of the same
town, on the ground that they were
cousins. The disappointed man said that
he had been told by Peoria lawyer that
there was nothing on the Nebraska statute
books forbidding the marriage. Kackly
again consulted an attorney, who Informed
him that in Iowa he could secure the de-
sired license and the couple took an after
noon train for Council Bluffs. The statute
which stood in the way of issuing a license
was introduced in the last legislature by
Representative Casebeer of Gage county.
Christian Convention.
The annual convention of the Christian
church is in session at Bethany park, east
of Lincoln. The enrolment has reached
5OO The meetings are held in new taber-
nacle erected for the convenience OF the
gathering. which is an annual affair. Each
evening evangelistic sermons are preached
by Rev. ]. II. O. Smith of Valparaiso Ind
During the day there is singing by large
chorus, with lectures on various religious
topics.
Comfy Commissioner MarrteS.
County Commissioner Fred c. Kenyon
and Kate P. Woodward were married a.
the home of the bride, 1872 h street 10
dav. Mr.. Kenyon has been connrne'
bachelor. The bride was school teacher
The couple started for Portland where
the groom will act as delegate 10 th'
national irrigation convention.
New Boiler Badly Needed.
The members of the State Board of Public
Lands and Buildings are trying TO deterililh
o,bat action TO take with reference to thu
reconstruction of the steam plant at th
Milford Industrial home. Land Commits
sIoner EATON told the governor that tn
boiler is unsafe and that 1t has been con
demned by the insurance inspectors, an
he said that the board did not want to b.
rasnonsible for any accident that ma,
occur. The last legislature appropriate
| st 5nO for a new boiler, but the engin
| house is In bad condition and the board /
In a ouandary what TO do because of tn
/ lack of funds.
Thinks SIabauEh VIII Act.
Attorney General Brown stated toda
that he did not think there would be an
reason TO fear that the automobile lay
! will not be enforced in Douglas county
Notwithstanding the fact that only sixty
| seven machines have been registered an
| licensed under the new statute. He sal
that he has been Informed by County Al
torney Slabaugh that he would proceed {
secure the enforcement Of the law. II
has not thought of taking any steps him
SELF
Sending Military Stores.
Captain Davis Of the adjutant general
once said today that a carload OF head
! quarters stores would be shipped to KeaI
ney tomorrow. Among other things TO b
sent will be tentage for the brigade head
quarters. A detail from Company {
Kearney will put up the canvas and 81
everything in readiness for occupancy q
the headquarters.
Too Much Water for Marksmen.
| Word received from Colonel Mclaughlin
who has charge of the rife shoot at Keal
| ney indicates that the unusual rainfall hs
caused some trouble, filling the marker
pits and making It necessary to dig draiI
age bitches and build wooden platforms.
The Tidball Lumber company OF Ravens
with an authorized capital stock OF 5000
has been incorporated by John l. Tidbal
c. F. Tidball and John L. Tidball, jr.
Omaha Firm Gets Contract.
Governor Mickey announced tonight this
he had let the contract for the silver Sc
vice for the battleship Nebraska to Il
Reichenburg- smith company OF Omah
There were four competitors. tt
set will comprise twenty-three piec,
in massive hand engraved silve
OF which eighteen will be drinl
ing cups, one punch bowl, ladle, salve
loving cup and compotes. The price
s, Co., the amount Of the appropriate
The presentation viii take place when Il
battleship goes into commission, when Il
governor and his stan will be present.
Hotel Changes Hands.