Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, September 12, 1882, Page 1

.\x"\“ » ‘,'.\ THE OMAHA DAILY TWELFTH YEAL BURLESQUEING JUSTICE. The Verdict in the Star Route Cases a Mot Ridiculous One. Acoessories to the Crime Con- victed While the Lead- ers Hacape. The Faithifal Disciples of Lore gey and Brady Etandy by Jhem to the Laat. The Former Hscapea Couvie tion by One Vote, and ) Liastter by Two, A Livoly Telk in Court Voralot Was e /i fter th The Ballots in the Jury Roomn eral Capital Noies THE STAR ROUrE CASES. Special Dispatel to Tus Brs, UNABLE TO AGREE, WasHiNGToN, Septomber 11.—At 2:05 the jury reported that they were unable t) agree. The court stated that 1t had como to the conclusion to accept a_ partial verdict. The jury then rendered a verdict of acquittal as to Turner and Peck, and guilty as to Miner and Rerdell. As to the others they were unable to agree. On objection of Merrick that Peck had not been arraigned and conse- quently could not be included in the verdict, tho foreman repeated the re- port as to the others, but left out the name of Peck. The jury were then discharged, and ; Henkle and Williams for Miner, and Rerdell respectively gave notice of a motion to arrest judgment and for a new trial. A LIVELY SPAT. In the course of the argument upon the motion for renewal of bouds in the cases of the defendants, wherein he jury failed to agree, Merrick said, “My muotion is to double the amuunt, and to require new recognizance.” Ingersoil: It sceme this motion is made simply for the purpose of annoy- ance. Tho bend now given is certainly good, lepally speaking, Ths only rea- son for additional bond is that the jury has failed to convics the defen- dants wnd the proseculion pretend that there is good evidence that they are guilty.” Merricl: “The statement that the motion is made ior sunoyauce is gratuitous.”’ Ingersoll: ““I don’t know that.” Merrick: Ido kuow it.” {... 1 Gen- different from that of other members of the jury. No donbt it is a matter which will probably be investigated in another way. It does not beloug to your verdict,"” Forman Dickson: ““No relation whatever.” The court: *Noj if it be true, as has been reported to me by several members of the jury, that eflorta to bribe have been made, I thiok no mora abominable, 1o more censurable depth of crime can be named. I think this is not the place for the court or jury to talk on the subject. It is a matter which ought to ba in the hands of officers of the law, and it any scoucdrel be convicted of such attempt, I don’t know whether the jury would convict him or not. Weshall endeavor to do our duty as a couct, Good-bye, gentlemen,” Tngersoli: *“We have no objection tho jury slating who approached *‘Nor havo we, and the vernment will manage the whole uatter,” Wilson: “‘And the counsel for the defence will have a hand in the exam- tnation, The government will not examination by itsclf,” Morrick: “Pardon me, sir, but the governmunt will and put 1t where it belong=.” The Court: (smiling) ‘I never was 80 happy in my life. Here are both sides anxious to expose crime, and we shall certainly have a conviction next time,” Court then adjourned until Wednes- day* HOW THE JURY STOOD, One of the jurors gives the follow- ing information as to the result of the balloting, On the first ballot, as to all the defendants except Tarner, the vote atood for conviction 8, acquittal 4. On the final ballot the vote as to Brady stood, for conviction 10, for acquittal 2; the vote as to 8. W, Dor- sey stood, for conviction 9, for acquit- tal 3; the vote as to J. W. Dorsey, for convic{iwl 10, for acquittal 2; the vote as to Vaile stood, for conviction 11, for acquittal 1. THE VOTE IN DETAIL, The verdict in the star route cases was received with profound astonish- Lment by the counsel and bar as well as the general public. In an inter- view with a representative of the press, Mr. Wm, Dickson, foreman of the jury, made the following state- menc in revard to the balloting during the session. After long discussion of the case it was agreed that two infor- mal ballots should be taken. The quaestion first submitted was: ‘‘Has conspiracy as to all defendants been fully proven?’ The vote resulted, yeas—Cox, Doniphan, McCarthy, Mc- Lain, McNally, Murray, Olcott and Tobriner; mnays—Brown, Dickson, Halmond and Martin. The next question was: ‘‘Have overt acts as to all defendants been fully proven?” ot guilty, as to all, Brown and Ingersoll; “I don't care what you| Martin; guilty to all, Turner, Cox, know.” Merrick spid he hid more rospect | Nally, Murray, for the motive which promptéd the motion than he had for lngersoll’s opinion, ¢] don’t want your respect,” ex- claimed Ingersoll, “And I,” reterted Merrick, ‘‘don’t want yours.” Doniphan, MecCarthy, McLain, Mec- Oleott and Tobriner, Guilty as to J. W. Dorsey, Miner, Vaile and Rerdell —Dickeon, Holmead. acquital of Turner, was on the question, ‘‘Are J. W. Dor- Guilty as to Miner and Rerdell— First former ballot resulted in the The npext kallot ¢ don’t want yours,” continued Ingersoll, “‘and I should feel humbled to haveit.” “Peace, gentlemen, peace, ’ remon- strated the court. The court then said he was of opmion that the recog- nizances already entered into so far di 4. as parties against whom there was no are verdict rendered are concerned of sufficient and valid recognizanc to the two parties found guil dell and Miner, 1am of opinion there is an end to their recognizances, Henkle: **Wiil the court ac new bond for thein pending hea of the motion for new trial!” Phe couwrt stated he would hear Henkle on that subject Wednesday and he would on the same day hear arguments upon Merrick’s motion to require new bond. Foremar Dickson said he was re- quested to return the thanks and grat. itude of the jury to the court for the kind consideration with which they had been treated, They are all grate- ful for their courteous treatment on all sides. Many of them, though per- forming compulsory duty since early in March, with an army of witnesses before them and almost talked to death, would leave the court room v M te [©) Y G i ant recsllections of an un-|all—Holmead; guilty as to J, :l‘:i:ri:‘::’tly. e Dorsey and Vaile - Dickson: 1ui1ty a8 AT | < [ to 8. W. Dorsey— Brown; guilty as to The Court: “The court parts with P UM RN i all of you with sentiments of entire friendlivess. I had hoped we should have beeu able to decide this case, but you have not reached any conclusion. 1 can regard it as no conclusion of thu case at all, but 1 do not desire to cast jmputation upon the motives of any one, You have not ecen the law, prob. ably, as the court has seen it, but you 1; 4 have exercised your power under the law of deciding finally on a matter submitted you, You have decided facls no doubt, congcientiously, snd it is not for the court to express any dissatis- faction, and I take pleasure in sayiog to »ll members of this jury thet with entire feelings of respect the court begs to express its gratitude for the patient and exemplary conduct which they have exhibited on this trial frow beginning to close. Parting with you therefore on these terms of friendliness apd respect, I have no suspicious nor does the court entertain any doubt in regard to this verdict, as representing | o the conscientious conviction of the|™ jury, Itisnot such a verdictas I should have been glad to see but it is your verdict; it is your work, you are | are responsible forit, the court 18 not. Foreman Dickson® ‘*As to another subject. At the close of the proceed- ings last Thuraday your honor made H st some severe strictures upon attempts | but would ¢ for publication. to-morrow lay before the district at- toruey or his assistant such facts as On the 23d of August he had been approached with an offer of $26,000 by an officer connected with the department of jus- tice, who produced letters of appoint. } ernment will proceed imwmedistely t. made to bribe certain members of the jury. Istated then that upon the dis- position of this case I would present such facts as I have to present. Wil 1 present them to your honorina sworn statement (- The Court: *‘No, no, sir; not at all. Your experience may have been w 20th of May, 1879!" Brown voted guilty as to J. W. Dor- soy, Miner and Reirdell; Dickson as to McCarthy, McLai guilty 125 guilty 2, the rest of Peck, Turner, Rerdell, and 11, not guilty 1; 8. 9, not guilty 3; Vaile, guilty 10, not guilty 2; Brady, guilty 10, notguilty 2 Seventh ballot—Guilty us to all, Cox, Doniphan, MoCarthy, MoLain, McNulty, Martin, Murray, Oleott and Tobriner; guilty as to Vaile guilty as to J. W, Dorsey and Vaile —Dickson; guilty as to Brady— same result sey, Peck und Miner guilty as in- cted,” and the result was: J. W, Dorsey, guilty 9, not guilty, 3; Min- er, guilty 9, not guilty 3; Peck, guilty not guilty 8. ‘V'hird formal ballot was on the quee- tion, “Who of the defendants are guilty of conspiracy and of commission acts perpetrated since the The resuit was: overt iilty as to J. W. Dorscy, Miner, lg and Reirdell; Holmead, guilcy Miner, Reirdell and Brady; artin, guilty as to J. W. Dorsey, Miner, Ruirdell and Brady; guilty as vall except Peck —Cox, Doniphan, McNally, Marray, Jcott and Tobriner, Summary—J. aile, guilty 9, not guilty 3; Rerdell, Brady, guilty 10, The fourth formal ballot was as to defendants, exce ner. uilty a8 to all —Cox, Doniphan, Mc- Carthy, McLain, McNally, Murray, Oleott and Tobriner; not guilty as to W, Dorsoy, guilty 11, not guilty Stephen W. Dorsoy, gnilty 8, not guilty 4; Vale, guilty 8, not guilty Brady, guilty 9, not guiity 3 Fiith ballot, same result, Sixth baliot, guilty as to all-—Cox, Doniphan, McCarthy, McLain, Me. Nally, Martin, Murray, Olcott, Tob- riner; guilty as to J. W, Doreey and Vaile— Dickeon; guilty as to Brady— Holmead; guilty as to J. W. Dorsey— rown, Summary —J. W. Dorsy, Brown olmead. Summary—J, W, not guilty 3; Vaile, atement in repard to ATTEMPTS AT BRIBERY, He said he ere within his knowledge. W. Dorsey, guilty 11, not guilty 1; Miner, guilty 11; 8. W. Dorsey, guilty 8, not guilty 4; not ting guilty W. Dorsey, guilty Dorsey, guilty 10; not guilty 2; 8. W, Dorsey, guilty guilty 11, not guilty 1; Brady, guilty 10; not guilty 2 Bighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth ballots were takem with the Dickson made a general alleged ve no formal statement would OMAHA NEB. TUESDAY MOR ment as special agent of that depart. meat, and stated he was authorized to act in the matter, if he would vota for the eonviction of rady and Stephen W. Dorsey. That statement would be corroborated by witnesaes and by cir- cumetantial evidence, When he made his offer tn court to-day to make a aworn statement he had intended to take the stand, but on reflection he was sure that the course pursued by the court was the better one, as he would be placed ina false position, There were others of the jury who had been APPROACHED FROM DIFFERENT DIREC- TIONS, but it seems tho offors wero small, from §200 to 8300. The man who approached him told him he repre- sented the attorney general, but he (Dickson) did not believe that. He concluded the man took him for a fool or knave and that his only protec- tion was to notify Judge Wylie of the matter. He suggested to Judge Whylie he should coax the man on, but the judge remarked that wos too much like police duty and advised him to do nothing but keep clear of the man. The following day tho man sent ina card asking an interview and appoint ing a time and place. He made no reply aud had not seen the men or his companion (who was alsoan officer of the department of justic ) from that day to this, He made inquiry a few days later and learned that the man had left the city upon the following ————— i Notim?’ ST. JO and- argest Stock of Dry of the celobrated day. He did not belicve he had $25 in his possession, much less $25,000, and it was his opinion the man had been employed to get the unwary to commit themsclves, He would not see the thing through. Passing on then to a brief state- rent of THE OPINION OF THE JURY in regard to defendants, he smd there was nothing against Brady until Walsh’s evidence was admitted and very fow of the jurorsbelieved Walsh's testimony. As one of the grounds for hisown incredulity he cited the fact that shortly before Walsh appear- ed on the stand a remission to the amount of $25,000 had been made on his route from Prescott to Santa Fe. Walsh had got more in the way of re- mission on his own route than the defendant contractors had obtained on their nineteen routes. The prosecu- tion had tried to get the case against Brady supported by Walsh's testi- mony extracted from him by Wood- ward after those remissions had been made by the presont administration. That was his hcnest conviction, In regard to Stephen W. Dorsey, there wad in his opinion NO DIRECT CRIMINAL ACT was shown, The case against him was mado up of circumatantial evidence. He believed conspizacy exiswed as far as tho contractors 'were concerned, and that Rerdell, while nowinally act- ing as Stephen Dorsey’s clerk, was ac- tually working in the intere: Miner, Peck & Co. During their dis- cussion willingness was developed on the part of the jurors to exchange { notes on whom they individually re- garded as innocent. Dickson said he had promptly checked this, saying that no man’s liberty should be jeop- ardized to help another. Dickson gave an amusing desciiption of SCENES IN THE JURY ROOM. Songs were composed and sung by the jury, and ludicrous sketches made by one of the jurors. Judge J. E.” Wilson, of counsel for Brady end Turner, in an_interview to-day, expressed no wurprise at the verdict 8o far as his clients were con- cerned, Mo thinks the jury would not have been out an hour before re- turning with o verdict of acquittal had it not been for the violence of the charge, Respecting the alleged bribery of the jury, Wilson says NOTHING OF THE KIND was attemptad by any of tho defend- ants and tha if any bribery was at- tempted it came from governmeunt spotters, who have endeavored to as- cortain if sy members of the jury were apprasched. Henkle, of counsel for Minor, one of the cowicted men, said the verdict was & mog extraordinary one, It is beyond hs conception how the jury could find his client and Rerdel guilty and at tle samo time disagree as to Brady's znilt. This result is entirely unaccontable. Henkle saye, in view of the fiet that the court several times duringtho trisl held that BRADY WAS THE KEY to th¢ conspiracy, if thers wzs one; aud here could have been no eon epir ¢ unless Brady was a party to ir. Kenkle thinks Judgs Wylie will hold che verdict incousistent with tho casoand net it aside, Henkle, while holdug the evidence did not justify the verdict agamst any of the de- fen(auts, meiataing that the verdict of gulty ageiust all would have been compistent with the testumony, John B. McCarty, one of the jurors, sail that himeelf, and in fact many of thy jurors were not by any means sat- 1sfed with the verdict. He and eight ofier jurors voted from first to last to convict those of the defendants upon whom the jury had disagreed. ‘There was, he says, BUT LITTLE OHANGE i the ballots from first to last, These urors who favored a conviction of all ihe defendants, excepting Turner, weae convinced of their guilt and would not change their votes, because they had considered the case well be- fore arriving st this conclusion, and those who voted for acquittal used the most subtle arguments 1o support of their decisions and would not yield. Speaking of the verdict, Merrick ssid that the vote of the jury on con spiracy stood 8 tor conviction and 4 for acquittal, the four being Dickson, Holmes, Brown, and Martio, THE INTERCHANGE OF NOTES, he said, between the four, is one of the most mysterious things ever oc- curred in the transaction of a jury. 1t can only be accounted for by some- thing that was neither in proof nor “to Visit the Merchants and Dealers Throughout the Entire West are lnvite: Mammoth Establishment owred and Occupied by R.L.'DONALD&CO., WHOLESALE DRY - GOODS, Fuynishing Goods, (& ‘A'ITA, peds. MO, The Brighteat Lighted; Best Appointed Jobbing House in America, contalning the { ! Gogda aud Notions wokt of the Mississippi. Solo manufacturcrs S-itgemmen X » B iaal T McDona.]fl_i 8 Overalls, Duck, Denim and Cottonade Pants, CYGLONE ULSTERS, LINED SUITS AND GHEVIOT SHIRTS, In all styles nP'w popular with the Trade, Absolutely the best Goods in the Market and at A BOTTMOM FPIRICES. where afor samples. take such steps as may Bo necessary to discover the guilty patties on charge of bribery mow o apparent in this . casq;. it will also immediately sumwon its witnesses and proceedy'to iry the parties in regard to whonf*thero was a disagreement, and it : reagonably be expected that with a Yetrial of this indictment and the trisl 9f other in- dictments against Brady the oriminal court will be occupied till the firat of Fobruary, if not 'onger. Counsel for the government are well run down with their labors ‘and are mot disposed to resume them until thé st or 15th of October. CAPITAL NOTES. Spoctal Dispatches toTits Bre, CROI' REPORTS. Wasninaron, September 11.—The f | corn crop in all regions eouth of Pecneylvania and the Dhio river is in a high condition in every stite except Virzinia, represented Ly W02 or hizher figures. n many districts of the south the crop is reported best in 20 years. In the New England states there has been a very sharp desline, except in Vermont, from 81 to 76 in Maine, 95 to 62 in New Hampshire, 87 to 60 in- Massachusetts, 93 to 70 in Rhode Island, and from 96 to 66 in Connec- ticut; a decline of 8 per cent in New York and New Jersey, and 4 in Peun- sylvania is indicated, The loss in all these states is due to drought, which has been especially severe in New England. There has heen abundant rain in all the other states. In the corn growing states of the Ohio valloy the prospects average very nearly as at last report. The general average of condiion is 83, sume as in August. Last year thero was decline from 77 in August to 60 September. 1In 1880 the Beptember average was 91, If early frosts do not injure the crop, the product will be materially larger than last year, but the heavy production in 1879 and 1880 cannot be approached under the most favorable cirsumstances, The oat crop when harvested was in an unusually high condition, yielding heavily, the general average being 100, very few states falling below that figure. Awong them are New Jorsoy, PPennsylvanis, Maryland and Virginia, The rye erop is also above the av- erage in nearly all statos and was har- vested in good eondition General aversge of wbacco 89, in Pennsylvania 86, Maryland 92, Vir. ginip 93, Kentucky 91, Onio (5, Mis- souri O3, . THE NINETEENTIC INFANTRY, stationed ut Fort Brown, Texus, is authorized to rerove into the iuterior as the threatenet overtliw of the Rio Grande will driva them into the yellow fever distriot, MEANE Acting Secretary of Sute Dayis says no instructions have bey given Stephen J Meaney, (arrested "o Jpq. land) as to his action in surrendwiy, g his bail bond; also that lng actiolgf this kind that Meaney may have take is entirely on his own responsibility, FOREIGN NEWS, Bpecial Dispatchics to Tis Bex. DISSENTIONS IN CAMP, ALEXANDRIA, September j11,—Gen, a steam barge. One officers who re- and who accompanied to desert at the earliest Firing was heard last enemy’s position, which caused the supposition that dissentions have broken out tn the camp from the &c tive drilling and firing of the prac tice of the new levies. Arabi has been at 26th of Auguet. HYNES HANGED. opportunily. wmorning. Hynes endured the pinion ing and recited his prayers calmly. made subject of argument. The gov- immediately before the bolt Wood and staff yesterday rwonuiv.un?d the coast from Ramleh to Aboukir, in contly deserted from Arabi's army, | them aseerts that a regiwent at Madara is prepared behind the Pasha Tel El Kebir since the Liverick, September 11,—Francis Hynes was hanged at 8 o'clock this Only a slight tremor was perceptible was allow this matter to drop, but would| Western Merchants can more than save their fore buying their Fall Bills. R. L. drawn, Death was almost instanta- neous. A large crowd outside the black flag, many praying for the con- vict's soul. It is not known whether Hynes made a statement provious to his death, but it is certain that up to |Suudny he denied any complicity in the murder. A mulitary guard was | held in readiness and 700 extrs po- drafted to Limerick possibility of a disturbance. in the counties of Limerick and Clare. ANOTHER HIGH FLOWN REPORT, ers report that the object of Satur- day’s operations was the capture of Kassasein, which they believed would be weakly defended. The Egyptians lost over 1,000 killed, the numher of wounded being unknown, There is little doubt ';1:'. the first attack came Bpon LY v b ature of w surpri About 5 o'clock I’Ill the s:n(:;ningrlt‘x.: Thirtieth Bengal lancers, who were out to set videttes, to their aston- ishment found themselves suddenly in the presence of three squadrons of the enemy’s cavalry, and a number of infantry advancing in regular attack, formation, Col. Pennington dis- mounted and opened a galling fire, Three squadrons of cavalry have ad- vanced to surround him, and being so hard pressed he mounted his men and charged the nearest body of the enemy with such fury that he killed ten of them, Soon the rest of the regiment, 400 strong, came up to the rescue, + They founa a picke* of Hussara with mounted infantry already posted side by side with tho gallant party. IRISH CRIMES, Dupris, September 11 —The mur- derers ot the Joyce family will be tried in Dublin, In many towns in the west of Treland business places are closed to-day on account of the execution of Hynes, FEMALE EMIGRANTS, Loxnox, Septembor 11,—A public meeting will be held in Liverpool to aid the plan for international protec- tion of female emigration, A branch of the woman’s emigration society will be formod, CHOLERA RAVAGES, Mapgin, September 11, —~One hun- dred and three deaths from cholera at Manila Sunday; 237 deaths aro re- ported in the provinces, CANAL TOLLS, Po Sam, September 11, - From 100 English men of war and trans. ports, used in the Suez canal butween Aug. 20th to Sept. Gth, the canal company realized from tonnage aud passenger duos £06 000 vou R Stage Rcbbory. Al Dispateh to Tk ke, 81, Lovis, September 11,—The stage coach which runs between Se- ligman and Eurcka Springs, Ark., was stopped last evening by two masked wen, heavily armed, and ten passengers in the stage robbed, one of $000 and considerable jewelry. The mail vouch was also m{.hud of regis- wred letters, There is no clue to the S hwaymen, ANTI-MONOFPOLY. theviira District Uonvention, D puraiateg of a resolution adopt- ©d B & joint moyting of the State Al- liane exacutive sud state organizing | comuttees, held at Lincoln, June l'}“‘-fi,huru will be held at Hastings, | Nobria, September 27, 18 | greesical convention to ne a con- te a | candidée for the Third congressional > The most intereating fact in this | nlvmr‘n.. The district cowmpri connection was that showing the gen . | Lho colllies north of the Platte and | eral attention now boing avtracted to from eat to wet, except Douglas couuty. Yhe number of delegates | from eacloounty is specified iu the 1 of thitate convention that meets | at Iluun‘.‘lt the same time. Let very counthe fully represented b antl-Valen.o du],,‘}.’.m,l J By order gongressional committce | . | of the Thircpgrossional district. g t Traveling agents, with extensive lin all promingnt towns throughout the west, and will call u on receipt of a request so to do. The most careful attention tion guaranteed, jail waited for the hoisting of the | lice from the northern counties were in view of the During Sunday prayers for Hynes wero of- fered in many of the Catholic churches Kassassin, Septomber 11.—Prison- | o | upon a Send orders by l%emember McDONALD & CO., St. Joseph, Mo. BLAINE'S HOME. | The Republicans of Maine Sweep the Political IMeld An Overwholming Victory for the Straight Tioket. Spocial Dispatehs to Tur 1 Porrrann, Me., S One hundred towns give Robiug 29, - 248, Plaisted, 22,976, Ichaz 344, Vin- ton 142, sottering 72; Robin'a plu- rality 6272, a ropublican giin of towns give Robina 46,429, 8,085, Chaso 653, Vinton 192, scattoring 102; against, in 1880, Davis 47,020, Plaisted 44,0603, Joy 104, Nye 222, scattering G4. Robins’ plurality 7,744, against 2,432, a re- publican gain of 5,312, m’l‘ha tlul\:lnu to be heard from gavo in 00, Dyavie 20,510, Raisted 29,117, Joy 30, Nyo 187, aottiortg 8. T the republicans gain these towns in the samo ratio as the vote received, tho vote will be, Robies, 73,783, Plaisted 63,925, eeattering 1,601; aggregate vote 138,168, ngainst in 1880, 149,779, Robies plurality will pe 8,759, Of the seattering votes Solon Chase, straight greonbacker, should haveZabout 1,000 and Winton, independent republican, about 800, Republican’congressmen in all four districts elected by the samo plurality, a gain of two con- grossmen, or & not gain of one, al- lowing for ome lost by the noew apportionmout. Congresional returns ars very meagro, but all show tho voto has been but little cut, The wero all elected on a goneral ticket, instead of by districts, Roeed and Dingloy will have a few more votes than Robies, Boutell and Mil- liken fall ubout one por cent short from the governor's vote, Cumberland county has gone re- publican, probably electing the whole county ticket. Reports from other county sents demonstrate that the legirlature is overwhelmingly republi- can, inguring Senator Frye's re-elec- tion, BOARD OF TRADE. Important Meeting of the Com- mercial Body of Omaha, Houors to Hon. Geo, B, Loring —Captain Quica to bs Visited, T'he rogulur monthly meeting of the was held at in Lytle's block, last and was called to order by President Olark, The minutes of the proceding moeeting were read and approved, The secretary, Mr, Thomas Gibson, read several communications Omaha board of trade their 2ooms, eveni from gentlemen desirous of coming to Oma- ha to start up 10 important bueiness industrics, most of whom wanted a good bonus to start on, Two of the lotters woro from men wishing to start tanueries, one from Oatario and one from lowa, Another was from a gen- tleman who wanted to start a whole- salo watch factory. Al proposed to orgauize companies of about $100,000 capital, and one propased to $10,000 himself, put in | Omaha as & busineess center and a de sirable location for wholesale business of every kind The sccretary reported that Mr. Taft had been appointed a delegate to the National Industrial convention on September 12 and 13 at Denver. On motion & committee of six, con- sisting of Mesars. John Evans, C. 8 H. C, Osrernovr, Chairman, | Jhase, J. O. Cowin, Max Meyer, Thos. expenses a visit to this Mammoth stock be- es of samples, visit g ny merchant any- mail, or write iven to orders, and satisfac- President Clark io the chair, was appointed to wait upon Commissioner Loring and pay him the respecte of the board and tender him any courte- sies that their judgment might sug- gost Oa behalf of the Montana excur- sionists, a committee consisting of John Bvang, Dr, O. F.Wood and C. ¥, Driseoll, Beq , was appointed to draft resolutiona expressing the thanks of the excursionists to the men who treated them so hospitably on their trip, Mr. Max Meyer callod the atten- tion of the board to the fact that Cap- tain Qninn, a competent government engincer, had arrived in the city to tako chargo of the mver improve- ments, Captain Quinn had been lo- cated at Galveston, and had removed to this city with his family to under- tuke this important work. He sug- gested that some of the members call on bim and invite him to attend & spocial moeting of.the board, " On motion- Max Meyer, T. W, 1. Richards, and J. Wakefield, were ap- pointed as a committe to call on Capt. Quinn and also invite Senator Saun- ders to be present at the meeting. 1t is understood that Senator Saun- ders has some important communica- tions to make to the board concerning the proposed new bridge across the Missouri river at this point, President Clark made a statement in rezard to the possibility of building the proposed Nurthwestern railroad. The Eikhorn Valley branch of the 8. C. & P, is pushing into the Black Hills repidly, and Mr. Clark thought the Northwestern railroad might be built to West Foint, which would shorten the distance thirty wiles, or to Bell Creck, and the 8. C. & P, compelled to run its through trains into Omaha, Cedar and one or two other counties wholly without railroad facili- ties offer a promising field for a new line, The subject was discussed in- formally and left until the uext mect- ing, On motion the board adjourned, A Htanding Need. 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