Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, October 28, 1888, Page 7

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: SUNDAY., OCTOBER 28. 1888 —SIXTEEN PAGES, HEYMAN & DEICHES, 15131520 Farnam St. Liargest Cloak, Suit and Fur House in the West. GREAT CUT IN PRICES OF DRESSES! Dress Goods. Dress Goods We Will Offer for This Week Only: 36 Ladies’ Fine Dresses at $12.75; worth $18. 45 Ladies’ Fine Dresses at $17.75; worth $25. 55 Ladies’ Fine Dresses at $22.50; worth $32. 28 Ladies’ Extra Fine Dresses at $33.25; worth $50. We offer these FOUR LOTS AT ABOVE PRICES to give the ladies of Omaha and surrounding country a chance to dress well and stylish at moderate prices. WE GUARANTEE these garments to be less than the cost of making. An inspection of these goods requested. SPECIALTIES IN DRESS MATERIALS. In plain and combination, will be displayed in our windows this week at prices that speak for themselves. Each pattern marked in These goods are well worth plain figures. investigating. THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES Short Biographical Sketches of the Various Nominees. THE SENATORIAL SELECTIONS. County Attorney and County Com- missioner— Oareers of the Nine Men Nominated For the Lower Logislature. The Senate. Tssac S. Hascall, who heads the senatorial delegation, is fifty-seven years old and a native of Erie county, N York. He is a lawyer by profession, and w: dmitted to the bar in Buffalo in 1855, His father was a prominent democratic politician, and Has- oall, who was an_entense pro-slavery parti san, joined the Missouri border ruffians, and with them invaded Kansas during the excit- ing poriod of the Kansas-Nebraska border agitation, He was clec a member of the Lecomptor constitutional convention, which submitted a constitution to the people of Kansas, establishing and perpetuating slavery in that state. At the outbreakof the war he became involved in dificultios with the loyal unionists of Kansas and took refuge in Missouri. Thence he went on the trail to the mountains, locating in Idaho. In 1564 he went to_Culifornia, thence returning by water to New In March, 1365, he took up his residence in Omaha, and at’ the in- stance of disunionist democrats he was ap pointed probate ju by the county commissioners. 1866 he elected on the democratic ticket to the terri torial council, and upon the admission of Ne- ‘braska into the union in 1367, he repudiated ithe - party who.elegted him and came over to the republicans. In 1808 he drifted away to the--mountains of Wyoming, whero he came iu conflict with the vigilantes and othor lawless people ‘who were distdrbed over s peculiar method of living, and requested his absence from that section. He then abruptly returned to Omaha, and located here permanently. In 1871 he was again a member of the state senate, and during a brief period of one week acted as governor. In 1570 he was elected councilman from the Second ward, but was defeated for re-election in 1881, In 1882 he was candidate for mayor and again defeated by nearly two thousand votes, Two years later he was again olected Second ward councilman, and ut the end of the term retired for want of support. In 1587 ho was elected councilman at large, which position he will hold uniil the end of 1580, Erra P. Savage, candidate for the senate, 18 an Indianian, and came west in i542. He worked on a farm in Towa from the time he vas soven years old until the breaking out of he war, when he went to the front. He en listed in the ond lowa cavalry, and through an accident was carly incapacitated for hard service. However, e remained in the servico throughout the rebellion, at the close of which he took up the study of law, But the pursuit of stock raising and farming suited him best and he resumed it. He rep- resented the Fiftieth district in the legisla- ture which elected Senator Manderson, but five years aro moved to South Omaha, where he has since engaged in thestock commission business, and still runs his farm in the in- terior of the state. John H. Erck, candidate for the state sen- ate, was born in Osnabouesk, of historica memory, in Germany, in the year 1842 Twenty years ago h me to Omaha. The place was then in its swaddling clothes, and a8 Mr. Erck has resided here uninterrupt- edly cver since, it might be sufely said that he has grown up with the ci shared in all her vicissitudes, her ups and downs, her hardships and privations, until through all her struggles, she has reached a condition of prosperity and importance. Mr. Krek's career hus been marked in his indomitable zeal in the growth of Omaha, and by the progressive spirit and enterprise that has always marked his undertakings. As evidenco of this are the many haudsome und imposing buildings which line the city’s broad thoroughfures, and the con- tinued signs of thrift, of improvement and increasing prosperity that are everywhere visible. His labors have not been without their harvest, as to-day the gentleman finds himself 50 sithated as to enable bim to enjc in peaco und repose the fruits of an activ and useful life. COUNTY ATTORNE Will ¥, Guri candidate for county attor- ney, was born nport, la., in 1561, His father, Willi , Was'i nian of no or- dinary prominenco in his day. For seven yoars he was United States district atiorney, and afterward United States consul at where he removed with his family thence to Philadelphia. Will Gurley educated at Brattleboro, Vt., and after uating went to Washington, D. C, aud en- tered a lnw office as a student. In 188§ Lo was admitted to the bar. Lubscbuent to this he was with Senator Manderson for one year @8 his private secretary. He cameo to Omaha and continued his_law studies with Atto neys Thurston & Hall. Six y appointed clerk of the county judge, and u year ago was appointed assistant county at- torney, in which position he still ofilciates Mr. Gurley personally is very popular; k a8 always been a staunch and active repub- lican, and has been untiring in his efforts to furthor the cause of his party during his residence in Omahba. COUNTY COMMISSIONER, # Gustave Andreen, candidate for county commissioner, was born in Sweden, near the towa of Torchoda, in 1815, Aftor a course in the common schvols he served an appren- tioeship as & muchinist, His first position of importance was that of usteamboat engineer, but subsequently he served as a government railroad engineer, Being a robust young man, with a heart full of ambition aud ad- venturous spirit, he finally dotermined to see more of tho world. Accordingly ho resigned his position and came to America, with the intention, however, of returning to his native land ngain, where, he was assured, his posi- tion i 'the employ of the Swedish gover ment would be Leld open o him. In 1860 Mr. Andreen lacded in Boston ana he soon found employment in Dammon’s safe ‘works. o Boston Aundreen weut to Man. chestor H. There he scoured the position of a regular. machinist 1 H3lood’s locomotive ‘works, but aftor a year's service gave it up sud camo west, stopplug at Chicago, where he readily fouad employment as foreman in Harris' safe factory. After saving some monoy he migrated still farther wost, His first foothold in Nebraska was at Tokamal, where ke opeusd & blackswith and repair shop, but the place was too small for him and after askort residence thore he hired a team, loaded up his tools and other worldly possessions and came to the ity of Omaha Ho branched out ito the sate business, first upon a small seale, of course, but with the growing town his business accumulated and he prospered accordi until to. ho ho controls an establishment which® em- ploys from thirty-five to forty hands. Mr. Andreen has done many of the big jobs for the leading bauks of the city, and the gen eral ivon work of many of the largest build- ings. Mr. Androen, within o f as done much in behaif of the city's aud industrial interests. He strict integrity, honorable and upright in all things, nEPR Daniel Condon, ¢ an Irishman, fifty s sided in South NTATIVES, ndidate for the house, is of age. He has Omaha_ about two y where he does ntracting business. formerly lived in Platte county, to which locality he cmigrated twonty years ago. He stands well in the communities where he is best known, and will develop considerable strength in South Omaha. Houry D. Estabrook is a son of General Expericnee Estabrook, and he came from Alden, N. Y. He studied law in St. Lou his degree being conferred upon him in 13 He went there from this city. Returning, he took an office with W. J. Connell, who was then district attorney. Later he went into partnership with Richard S, Hall, and is now senior member of a law firm. He was born a democrat, but has been an outspoken, vig- orous exponont of republicanism ever since he was able to form a political ovinion of s own, . William Mulhall, candidate for the house, is a native of Ircland. His parcnts emi- grated to this country when he was very young. Mr. Mullhall went through the war of the rebellion as a member of the second Ohio cavalry, and in 1867 came to Omaha, For nearly fiftcen years he was employed in the blacksmith shops of the Union Pacific company, where he made many warm friends among “his fellow workmen, Mr. Mulhall was frugal, saving and industrious_and ac- cumulated considerable property. — He is now jointly employed by the Hoagland and Gray lumber firms, as their night overseer, and his faithful and eflicient service has won him the high esteem of his employers, Mr. Mul- hall is & champion of the workingman, and as a stump speaker is gifted with much ' origin- ality and no little eloquence. Another candidate for the logislature is that young Irish-American, George M. O'Brien, jr. He hails from Munroe, Green county, Wisconsin, Jauuary 15, 1556. He came to Omaha during the latter days of the war, & boy of twelve, and began life in his own behalf as a newsboy. In this way he paid for his preliminary schooling, mostly acquired at nights, He'entered the Pacific stroet school when it opened, and graduatea with first homors, being one of the first graduates of the graded school system in this city or county. o entered tho high school and received the finishing touches of his scholastic course here. During the mem- orable Sioux war he was with his father's regiment at the front. After this he resided in Dubuque for a while, roturning to Omaba in L From the telegraph ser- vice he was promoted to the position of train dispatcher for the Union Pacific. Later he was engaged in_the public works building, mainly upon the chief lines of the ity's sowerage. As a representative of u syndicate of contractors, he went to New Mexico, to negotiate for the construction and equipment of twenty miles of railway through that_territory. From 1851 to 1583 he was in the Western " Union tolezraph service and was distinguished for his thoroughness and skill. Inthe latter part of 1833 he found himself in San Francisco, and from hore shipped as freight clerk for the Pacific Mail Steamship company running to Chiua. He- fore sailing, however, he was offerod the po- sition of North Pacitic coast agent of the Assoviated press at Seattle, W. ., which he accepted, While thus engaged he took up the study of law, and was ad- mitted to practice before the supremo court. He was called to Omaha by a fatal illness of his father, after which bereave- ment he took up his residence here again und entered upou the practice of law, and being eminently successful, has continued until the present day. He is a clever, genial, intelligent gentleman, and a member of the Kuights of Labor R. S. Berlin, u candidate for the legis- lature, was born of good old German parent age, at Pittsburg, Pa., in 1357. His early life, in fact until the year 1580, was spent, upon & farm, and *Dick,” as he is familiarly called, is well acquainted with hard work. In the year above mentioned he came to this city and took a wminor position in the employ of the Union Pa oufic Raitroad company, and by unremitting iudustry and application to his duties, worked up to the responsible position of freight claim agent. This he resigned in 1880 to go into the real estate business for himself, Heworked hard, notonly for him- self but in the interests of the city of his adoption, where all his worldly interests are ccutered. Most of Mr. Herlin's education olf-acquired —the tutelage that counts n the battle of life.. - He entered ath- bun’s business college and graduated there- from, During his farm hfe he filled all the positions of trust within the gift of his friends and chbors. He was assessor, justice of tho peace, postmaster, treasurer of the schocl district and a director of the board. Mr. 13orlin has been an active republican for years, and is socially very popular. Morris Morrison is a native of Denmark, and was born in the year 1844, About twenty- w0 veurs ago ho came 1o Omaha, and for ‘a period of ten years was an_officer in the Unitod States mail sorvice, He is of an ag gressive and tie nature, and has been d it this city in its various stages of retrogression and progression. He is a prominent member of the order of the Knights of Pythius. As a member of the board of education he is active and vigorou: Christian Specht was born in Hanoy Germany, in 1847, He came to the United States in 1365 and fouad employment in & cornice factory in Ofncinnati. He learned the trade of cornive maker and in 1350 came to Omaba, having u sbort time previously sup- erintended for a cornico maker of Chicago, the erection of the iron sheds to the trawsfer is Council Blufls. In August of 1550 he openod cornice works in this city, commenving with two men. Since that tiiie his factory has in ore in size and his business has so in- creased tiat ot times he has given employ- mont to a8 wany as eighty men, e gives stoady ewployiment to at least forty mer, and ine hus that number oo husu roll, Hois a momber of the board of trade and was a di- rector of that body when, in 1584, it decided upon the erection of the present chambar of comwerce, He is a member of the Knights of Labor, the KKnights of Pythias ard a mem- ber of Cavalry command Kunights Femp- lar. He has been a member of the board of cducation, is @ lazge property holder aad es- timated to be worth botween 0,000 and Williams, candidate for the house, is of Savanuah, Ga., where he was born i 1851, His parents were slaves and of course his educational facilitics were cir- cumseribed. When a lad he ofticiated about his master's household in the capacity of messenger and general errand boy, but finally acted as his owner's pe valet. What education he secured in_ carly life was simply derived from association ~ with his master’s friends and family. In 18363, on the arrival of the union army ‘at Georgia's capi- tal, young Williams became enthused with patriotic feelings for the old flag and he fol lowed the soldiors away in the capacity of porter for Major Rosennousen, of one of the Illinois regiments. During the latter part of that year, the major, being favorably im- pressed with young Williams' brightnessand aptitude to learn, sent him north to Chicago. Here he resided for a period of ten years, when he came to Omaha and_took a position as foreman in the Omaha Shirt company’'s laundry. He remained in this employ for four years, and, having laid by the bulk of his earnings, ho determinod to go into busi- ness for himself, which he did, opening the laundry over ' which he still presides, Williams stands high among his acquaint. ances, he is an honorable fellow, and during his eventful career has picked up a valuable fund of information on matters in general. lias Gilmore, candidate for the legisla- was born in Wasnington county, Pann- sylvania, March 6, 1344. He enlisted ' n the army when but ' nineteen, joining the old Round Head regiment of the One Hundreth Pennsylvania infantry, He served with di tinguished credit for thr ars, casting his first vote at the cannon’s mouth during the siege of Petersburg, for the martyred proesi- dent, Abraham Lincoln. On retiring from the service he embarked in the grocery business at Monogahela City, but was compelled to succumb under the pressure of the great strike of 1877. He then determined to start anew and in 1878 came to Nebraska, locating in Omaha. He found employment as a carpenter upon Tler's distillery, which was then in process of re- construction, and after that upon the Union elevator. This trade he followed for three years when he removed to a farm near Irv- ington, upon which he still resides. it IOWA NEWS, The Monona Republicans. WiriNe, Ia, Oct. 27.—[Special to Tae Ber.]—The republicans of northwestorn Monona county held a grand demonstration at this place last night under the joint aus- pices of the county central committee and the Harrison and Morton club of Whiting. The exercises bogun at shortly after 7 o'clock in the evening by a grand torchlight proces- sion, in which a vast multitude of republicans took an active part. At about 8 o'clock over one thousand peovle assembled at the opera house to listen to an address by ex-Governor Stone, of Des Moines. The governor spoke for over two hours and held. his audience with the closest attention. He presented an able analysis of the American tarifl system, and ridiculed ¥ ident Cleveland and many of his presidential caprices. He also mude an_eloquent appeal to the soldier voters, and l“u& that he had found them coming over to General Harrison in large numbers. The governor was accompanied by a special gloe club, who rendered a large number of excellent’ campaign songs. The audience was the most enthusiastic assemblage of the kind ever seen iu Whiting. s ¢ The Supreme Coart. Des Moixes, Ia, Oct. 27.—[Special Tele- gram to Tae Bee.] —The supreme court filed the following decisions to-day: The State of Towa vs W. S, Hall, appellant; Pottawattamio district; afirmed. Wolsey Welles et al, appellants, vs Benson Newson; Webster district; reversed. Adam Byram, appellant, vs Polk county; Polk district; reversed. Lockhart & Harney vs Moutgomery county, appellant; Montgomery district; afirme Mary Schooley et al, plaintiffs, vs The Globe Insurance company et al, defendants; Mounroe district; dismissed. Hatalities at What Cheer. WATERLOO, Oct. —|Special Tele- gram to Tur ‘Two fatal accidents oc- cidents occurred at the What Cheer mines yesterday. John Dixon, mine foreman, fell 120 feet down a shaft and was dashed to picces. Mrs, Coy, sixty years old, while hold- ing a team for her son who was loading coal, was trampled to death by the animals, they being frightened by a passing engine. A Brakeman Killed. Masox Ciry, Ia., Oct. 27.—[Special Tele- gram to Tue Bee.]—Andrew C. Rogan, a brakeman, was killed at Nora Junction to duy. He was found on the track, his head entirely sovered from his bod. BASE BALL. The World's Scries Ends with a Far- cial Game. S1. Louis, Oct, he world's series be- twoen New York and St. Louis ended to- day, with a farcial game, whioh was a walk- over for the Browns. Score: St. Louis 01050542118 New York 1000002 1-7 Pitchers— mberlain for St. Louis, F fleld and Titcomb for New York. Hase hits . Louis 17, New York 18 Errors—St. Louis 3, New York 8. Umpiro—Gafley. Broke the Kecord. Sax Fraxcisco, Cal., Oct. ¥7.—At the Bay District tr. to-day the Palo Alto colt Sunot lowered the two-year-old record of 2:203¢, made by her last week, making amile to-Gay in 2:15. New York's Registration. NEw YORK, Oct. 27.—The total registra- tion in this city for the four days was 230,547, . An Ambligaous Compliment. Detroit Free Press: She was anama- teur singor, and being called on to sing where there was no accompaniment, at once soured into the high notes, ending with a dewmi-semi-quavee that shook the windows and startled the professor. **And do yoa often sing without an in- strument?” hie asked, surprised. ~I always do,” she answered promptl **Wonderful! wonderful!” he ex- cluimed with enthusiasm, ‘‘but I be- lieva it is quite common for young ladies 10 sing now without any music,” LOCAL POLITICAL MATTERS. The Union Labor Party Holds a County Convention. NOMINATE A SEPARATE TICKET of Paxton For the Senate and D Berlin For the House—A Knights of Labor Meeting. With the Exceptio Union Labor Convention, The convention called by the union labor party, and held in the council chamber yes- terday afternoon, Was a somewhat complox affair, The wire-manipulating element of both dominant parties was well represented, and before tho convention assembled, im- proved the opportunity of button-holeing those present in the interest of their respec- tive constituency. When the body formally assembled but twelvo representatives of the element fathering the call were present. At 2:30 o'clock Allen Root called the meet- ing to order. In addressing the audience he ““Wo aro here for the purpose of tran- ng business of importance, not only to the labor element, but to every tax-payer of this country. Both the old parties have placed a ticket in the field that in the eyes of deep-thinking citizen, will not stand questioning. They have been seuding a ciass of individuals to office that have squanderod our public resourcesor purposes unknown, and uncalled forenOur state taxes to- duy run up to_the'cool sum of $1,800,000, annually, and ypofg such an issuc u trusted uardian' should leoted to guide its dis- ursal. As 1 havgstated, both parties have some good men.inghe fleld in this county, and also men -ttt wo, as laborers, do not ““mll l-‘;:r hm%n we meof to-day to remody the biuf g oz : On matian of Zed: %tfie chatrinan was made permanciit presiding ofticer. O. P. Hedge was chosen secretary. A discussion arose at this point regarding the object of the meeting. Those who had come purposely to further political schemes wore treated to & sad rebuff by the chair announcing that all who desired to participate in the deliberations of the convention must sign the national platform and a pledge to support the entiro {ibor tioket. Tnis 10 to an inquiry concern. ing who tho nominces on the national and state ticket were, but none of those present could enlighten the inquisitor as regards their names On motion, the chair appointed Messrs. Brigham, Holland and Ebersold a committee to draft resplutions. The committee reported as tollows We, the umion labor party of Douglas county, Nebraska, endorse the national union labor party platform adopted at Cincinnati May 22, 1858, and its candidates, Senator A. J. Strecter, of Iifinais, for president, and C. E. Cunningham, of Arkansas, for vice presi dent; and the Nebraska Unior labor party platform adopted at Hastings September 4, 1388, And further declare that we demand the government shall issue all money or cir- culating medium direct to the people and make it & full logal tender. ‘That corporations afo public institutions and are amenable to the law and should be compelled to serve all persons equally and alike and receive only a fmir compensation for services computed on the services per- formed, and yielding a fair compensation for the capital actually invested. We demand immediate payment of the 41§ per cent bonds and declare them now paya- ble at the option of the government, and de- nounce the hoarding of §600,000,000 govern- ment money in the treasury vaults and bank favorites, We demand United States senators shall be elected by a direct vote of the people. We protest against all_convict labor laws, and aenounce the importation into the stal of foreign Pinkertons and other paid polic tect robbery and corporate gre We denounce blacklistingas a crim the natural rights of man. “The resolutions as drafted were adopted without a dissenting voice. A question of the cliair appointing a committee of seven to se- lect a ticket, and an adjournment being taken until Tuesday, at which time the said com- mittee would roport, was brought before the convention, but was voted down. On motion of Samuel B. Brigham the con- vention proceeded to nominate & county ticket, commencing with state senator John Holenbeck, of Mitlard precinct; W, A. Paxton, of Omaha; Z P. Hedges, of Omaba, and E. A. Rynearson, of South Omaha, were named On motion of Z. P. Hedges, Joun Holen beck was aominated by acclamation. A motion to elect by acclamation W. A. Paxton and 7f P CHoiges brouglit the latter to his fect. He stated that he did not come to the comvention to endorse any- body previously nominated, and should such be done he would . gecline to be a_candidate. b, A, Bartolty whq moved tho nomingtisn of Paxton, dilatpd 0if the qualifications of his candidate, and Wirgéd the convention to sup- port Paxton. Thg matter resulted in the separating of thie names and Z. P. Hodges was nominated cclamation. Again the nawe of Paxton vought up by Barrett, and again did state that he would not accept shoulff Paxton be nominated, which, he said, ma®eimpiy an endorsement of a previous action of a democratic conven- tion. 1A7) Julius Mny-‘rl’\éfi\’xu’vn the floor, and in behalf of Mr. Pa he stated that when the labor elemekif pefuired coutributions for public demonstratious, or for other purposes, Paxton’s purse was always open for a goodly amount, The question of wominating by acclamation W. A. Paxton for senutor was then taken up and was defeated by & vote of 7 to 5. At this point a motion to postpons the nomination of senator uutil after the selec- tion of nine representatives prevailod. The following were nominated for repre- sentatives by acclamation: | noert Cowen, of Florence precinetj Daniel Stevens, South Omahy: ©. W, Millar, South Omaha: An drew Moyér, Omaha’ A. H. Miller, South Omaha; E, 'R. Overall, Omaba; William Hughes, South Omaha; George W. Teller, South Omaha. Eight beig nominated by ucclamation and the convention being unable to agree upon the ninth, a motion prevailed to the effect that the remaiuing senator snd representative be named by the exesutive board. J. L. Ebersol, of Florence precinct, nominated by acclamation wissioner, The office of county attorney, after the } aawe of T. 3. Matiouey was rejected wnd that was for county com- J. Anderson votod down, was left for xecutive board to fill. The following executive committeo was elected: Allen Root, C. W. Miller, 7Z. P. Hedges, A. L. Holland and P. A. Barrett. B, Brigham then moved that the vote on resting the appointment of the remaining candidates for senatoriand representative inthe hands of the execu- tive committ be reconsidered and that W, A. Paxton _(demoeratic candidate for sen: utor), and R. S. Berln (ropublican candi- date ' for reprosentative), ve declared the nominees. The motion pr iled. After clecting J. W. Edgerton chajrman of the county committee the assemblage ad- journed. Knights of Labor Mass Meoting. There will be a mass meeting under the auspices of the Knights of Labor at Motz's hall, South Tentt street, Monday evening, October 29, at 8 o’clock. Maurice L. Wheat, general lecturer of the Knights of Labo will spealc on the principles of that orde Heisone of the appointces of T. V. Pow derly, in_accordance with the provisions of tho educational department of the Knights of Lab anches of organized labor are cordially invited_to be present, also the public gencrally, Mr. Wheat is an able lecturer and from a long service in the cause of labor, is thoroughly familiar with the subject in_all its relations to capital. W bespeak for Mr. Wheat o most hearty re- ception by th men and women of Omaha, as well as the public generally. Calhoun's Denlal Tn a special from Nebraska City to Tue Bee some days ago, it was stated that S. H. Calhoun, internal revenue collector for this district, was fighting the nomination of J. Sterling Morton for congress. In reply to this, Mr. Calhoun forwards the following lotter: In your issue of the 24th I notice a com. munication from your Nebraska City corres pondent stating ‘that I had opposed Mr. Morton’s candidacy for congress, and had dis- charged clerks and employes who had re- fused to aid in defeating him. Whoover originated this statement is a liar. 1 have done nothing to aid Mr. Morton’s can- vas, but I have done nothing to oppose it. I lave let him and his canvas entirely alone, and no emvloye or clerk in my oMce has been discharged for any cause whatever for more than six monthhs last past. Very ro- spectfully, S. H, CALHOUY Scardinavian Republicans. The meeting of the Scandinavian republi- cans in Green’s hall on Farnam strect last night was largely attended. Addresscs were made by Major Clarkson, Gustave Andrcen and others. The s, as a rule, as- sailed the democratic national administration and_President Cleveland’s views on_the tariff issues. Thesoldierly record of John M. Thayer was commented upon by Major Clarkson, which clicited great applause. Presented With a Banner. The Omaha Democratic club met last night to receive the banner presented by the young lady friends of the members of the club. Mr. R. W. Patrick, for the ladie made the presentation speech to the club an A. C. Wakely, the president of the club, ac- cepted the banner in_appropriate remarks, after which G. M. Hitchcock made an elo: quent speech on tariff reform. Central Committeo Meets, The republican county central committee met in the parlors of the Millard hotel yes- terday afternoon. The session was an oxec- utive one and was held with closed doors. Nothing of importance to the public was transacted. —_— The Gifts of Rich Men, Detroit Free Press: It m interest some to know what a few rich men hav doue for the cause of education. Se tor Leland Stanford has given a vast estate, amounting to $20,000,000, to found a university in California in memory of his deceased son. John Hopkins gave #3,148,000 to the uni- versity which bears his name. His gifts for benevolent purposes amounted 1o $5,000.000. Asa Packer gave $3,000,- 000 to Leh: university. Coruelius wderbilt g 000,000 to the Van- bilt university, to which William H. Vanderbilt afterwards added $500,- 000, Stephen Girard gave $8,000,000 to Girard college. John C. sen and his residuary legatees gave 81,500,000 to Princeton college. Izra Cornell gave $1.000,000 to Cornell unive . Isanc Rich bequeathed the greater part of his estate, which was appr 700008, to Boston unive count of the great fire and shrinkage in value, and other unfortunate c¢ircum- the university will realize less 1 $700,000 from this magnificent be- vo $600,000 to Adelber ,, t gift and by bequest. W. W, Corcoran gave $170,000 to Columbian university in money and land. Henjamin Bussey gave reul estate worth 500,000 to Harvard uni- ersit, muel Williston, Willinm J. Wailker and Samuel A. Hitcheock gave between $100,000 and_$200,000 each to Amherst college. Whitmer Phonix gave the bull of his property, amount- ing to about $640.000, to Columbin college. J. B. Trevor gave 81 Rochester theological seminary. A thew Vassar gave $800,000 to Vassar col- lege. Gardner Colby gave $100,000 to Colby university and $100,000 to Newton theological seminary. J. B. Colgate gave $300,000 to Madison university. George 1. Seney gave $450,000 to We: leyan university. The Crozer family gave $300,000 to Crozer theological seminary. A Mr. Clark recently gave #1,000,000 for the founding of a univer- sity in Massachusetts to bear his name. Henry Winkley, of Philadelphia, has Jjust bequeathe 00,000 to several in- stitutions, Williams getting #50,000 Amherst 0,000, Dartmouth $20,000'‘and Bowdoin $20,000. There are hundreds of men and women whose splendid gifts entitle them to be held in everlasting remembrance, - William Hoffman, charged with selling liquor at the Tyrf aud Field saloon on Thir- teenth street without a license, was held to the district court in the sum of §500, THE HOSPITAL FPAIR. Attendance Last Night Greatest of the Week. The attendance at the fwir for the benefit of St. Josoph's hospital was larger than ever lust evening, and the industrious young ladies selling chances did a handsome busi ness. In the various voting contests that of the dog cart the closest, Leon Boyd leading with 130 votes. In the contest for the lady’s gold watch Miss Helan led with 220 votes, The votes cast for the most pop- spaper reporter were bulletined for the first time last evening, and as_the voting closes at 10 p. m. Mouday the champions of tho various contestants are making a spirited can- vass, each being sure their favorite will win, Among the articles rafiled off were a palr of gold bracelets Miss Sarah Brennan, a plush rocker by Mrs, J. O Brennan, and an ebony table by M. J. Powers. The A. O. H. band was presont as usual and enlivened the occasion with its best se- lections, The fair “Echoes,” which is published every ovening in the hall, is greatly sought for on account of its bright and witty items. “The fair continues three nights mor BRE Mrs. Alma E. Keith lcaves to-morrow afternoon for Chicage All members of the Young Men's Hobrow association are requested to meet to-day at 2 D. m. sharp, at southeast corner of Twelfth and farnam streets to transact business of importance, A convention of organized labor will meet this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, at Gate City hall for the purposc of considering the best means of promoting the just claims and pro- tecting the interests of labor during the next session of the lowislature. The officers of the Swedish Relief society, organized lust Wodnesduy, uro as_ follows' President, Otto Lobeck; vice-president, John Nordwell] secretary, Rev. Mr. Elving: tinan- al secrotary, C. W. Wodell; treasurer, P. Hebin; relicf cominittee, S.J. Bengstrom, Mrs. Gustave Anderson, Mrs, P. Hanson, Mrs. Gust Hamel, Mrs. A. Nowman and Mrs, Frank Hulltman, The the ITIES. ICE-BOUND IN PHE ARCTIOC. The Perilous Position of Thirteen American Vessels. SAN Faaxcisco, Oct. 27.—The whaling bark Howland arrived from the arctic ocoan to-day aud reports six New Bedford and seven San Francisco whaling vessels fast in the ico, about lat. 74, north, long. 134, west, near the place where the Jeaunette was broken up, The vesscls are in an_ extremely perilous situation, and the prospects for their getting out are very poor. Therc arc be- tween five and six hundred men on the tie-up vessels, and unless the ice breaks up_ soon they will not be able to survive, as their pro- visions cannot hold out for a great length of time. Two steamships have becn started to their relief from Fox Island, loade with supplies, and the result of this expedition is awaited with great anxiety. The value of the soven vessels, includimg the scason’s _atch, which they have aboard, will aggro- gate over §00,000. I R A COP ON THE WAR PATH. He Shoots a Brother Ofiicer Cleans Out a Court Room. EvLgnart, Ind., Oct. 27.—-Police OMcer Joseph Barrett this afternoon shot and in- stantly killed a brother officer named William Burton. Barrett had been on the force for several yoars, but yesterday Mayor Goldth- waite reprimanded him for drunkenness. Last night in a spirit of revenge he waylaid the mayor and gave him a severe whipping. This morning he was bound over in_bonds, and after trial an attempt was made to rest him on & new char This he resisted, and, pulling his rovolver. ho began to empty it. 'The second shot pierced Burton’s brain, and the succeeding three shots slightly wounded as many bystanders. The man then took refuge in a saloon, and the citizens it once began to take steps which looked to- R is lynching, but the prompt interfer- ence of the mayor'and other policemen saved his life. He was at once taken to Goshen for safe kecping. and —— Fire and Police Matters. The fire and police commission met last evening. Charges were preferred against Police Oficer Hagey, who hus a beaton South Thirteenth stre C J. °gg, an ex-poitceman, filed a complaint charging him with being drunk in Kilkenuy's saloon on Thirteenth street. Two police sergeants s0 preferred charges against Hagey, charging him with not attending a fire, Hagey sent in his resignation, which was placed on file, and he was dismissed. The comumission accepted an invitation to parti- cipate at the opening of the Omaha-Couneil Blufts bridge. The resignation of G. W. Patten, pipeman of No. 5 hose company, was accepted. Commissioner Bennott oftered n complaint ugainst Oficer Curry, charging him with furnishing the newspaper roporters with too much news. The Cuming street jnil was onlored closed. Oficer Hinchey was hurged with clubbiug a prisoner, The chargos against Oficers_ Curry and Hinchey were dismissed. ‘The following policemon were appointed; A, H. Burr and Charles Everley. M. Goggins was aopointed to a position on the fire depart nt. A Horrible Deed. 8. Lours, Oct. 27.—Nineteen men have been arvested for a brutal assauiton two young women, Lydia Jane Seals and Lizzie Shelby, aged eighteen and twenty-two. 'The girls were from the neighborhood of Olney- ville, and claimed to have come here to seek employment. They were forced into a sta- blein adeserted quarter in the city and brutally outraged. The Scals girl cannot re- cover, e A Socialist Celebration. New Yonrk, Oct. 27.—The socialists of this city to-night celebrated with flery speeches and resclutions the twenty-fifth anniveraary of the starting of the socialistic wovement in Germany, — e —— A Treasury Statem ‘WaskiNaron, Oct, 27.—The total bond purchases to date under the circular of the 17th of Aprii are $59,747,350, The treasury surpius to-day is §71,125,000, A Tennessee Lynching. NasgviLug, Tenn., Oct. 27.—Henry Jone: anegro murderer, was lynched by a mob al Woodland Mills last nll{L Election Proclamation. Under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by section elevun, (1) of cliapter twenty six ( the compiled statutes of Nebrask entitled “Kioctions,” 1, Jonn M. Thayer, gov: ernor of tile state of Nebraska, do horeby ihsue Wy proclamiation, that on Tugsday, tao, sici y of November,'A. . 1884, thero 'will Yo an action held at the usual pl '8 of votiag in Jaild state, for the purpose of electing the follow- ing officers, to-wit: Five electors of president and vice prosident of the United Status, One membe bf congress from the First con- gressional distrior. Gneneniber of ¢ rexsional district. 3o tmembor of congress from thio Third ¢on- gressional district, Governor. Tieutenant governor, Secretary of state. Stute Lrosurer. Audattor public accounts. torney genoral, A ner of public lands and butldiags. Superintendent of public instruction. R iahator Tor ench senatorlal dlstrict, and Representutives for —eaci representdtive At ua provided Dy law. T s e i Afixod. tho roat #esL 0 B0 10 e uflixed the re . Band and causil 1t ono at Lincola this Adaay"aroctionin th yeut of ‘our Lord one thousand ejht htin- dred and olghty-eight, the twen: ty-second year o the state, and Gt tho indepondence of the akted States the bne hundred and thir- teenth, By the Governor, JOHN M. THAYER. LAWS, Secretal tate. THE RALWAY TIME TABLES UNION PACTFT Depot 10th and Marcy sts. and| gress from the Second con- (Seal.] Arrive Omaha. | Omabs. Lincoln, Beatrice Alma........ “Overland 'Fiyer’ Lincoln, Beatrice & Gran Island Expre: s Pacific Mafl an ress, Dally except| BURLINGTON ROUTE. Depot 10th and Mason s Chicago Fast Express Chicago Mail. . Clucago Local Denver Fast Kxp California Mail. orado Muil. Kansas City Kxpress Kansas City Expross. . C.& N-W.R. Depot 10th und Marc Omaha, P, M. &0, 6th & Webster sts, Sioux City. Bancrott, i 8t. Paul Limited _*Except Sunda MISSOURL PACIFIC, Depot 1ith & Webster sts,| Day Rxpress. .. Night Express .. ! 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