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. ANOTHER DREARY DRUBBINC. That's What the Omahas Gave St. . Pauls Yesterday. LISTLESS WORK ALL ROUND. The Apostollo Aggregation Put Up a Very Yellow Game and the Home Team Didn't Do Much Better. Standing of the Oluba. Following is the standing of the clabs in the Westorn assoctation, National league and Amorican association up to and including yesterday's games: WESTERN ASSOCIATION. Played, Won. Lost Omaha. 85 4 St Paul, Minne: Sioux Cit; Denvor St J ‘ Milwaukeo Des Moimes THE NATION Played. o6 goilon. “ee ew York o4 Philadelphin . 49 Cleveland. . . 12 4 Chicaro. 4 Indianapolis.. . 30 Pittsburg. . 38 ‘Washington . 20 THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION Played. Won., Lost. 8t. Louis 08 06 82 Brookly. 05 01 Baltimore. 55 Athletics 53 Cincinnad 53 Kansas City Columbus . Louis¥ille. Omaha 12, st. Pan) The second game of the present series bo- tween the Omahas and the St. Pauls was pretty much hike the first, a lengthy, \;\u\ri- Bsome, monotonons affair. There was a good crowd in attendance, in- cluding a large number of ladies, but at no time was there any evidence of enthusiasm among the spectators or players, The Apostles were again a dead easy mark for theWhite Sox;in fact,they were never in it from the opening smash until the last man was out, and if there are any bummer teams in the Western association than the St. Pauls iv will be a difficult thing to name them. De- spitsOmaha’s very yellow flelding, the visi- tors could do nothing but make an exhibi. tion of themselves, and 1t is a good bet that both Sioux City and Minneapolis beat them out yet. Kid Nichols did the rotating for Omah: and of course he did it in his usual effective way, strikiog out no less than fourteen of the alloged sluggers, and not allowing them to earn a single run. There 18 no denying it, but the Kid and Dad Clarke are just as great a pair of twirl- ©rs as there is 'in tho country. They will ‘botb be heard from in another season. 1t was an off day with Jue Walsh, as falls to the lot of every fine player occasionally, and no one has any cause for complant. ‘Walsh, to-duy, is playing the most brilliant short field in the Western association, and e is hitting well, too It would be uninteresting to detail the story of the gume. The White Sox scored onerun in the first, four in the fourth, oue in each the sixth and seventh and five runs 1n the ninth, whilothe Saints succceded in getting three men aeross the plate in the sixth, and that was all. Following is the score: OMATA.L LEAGUE. Won. Lo 30 “ 5 63 Fl ] Cooney, of... .. Cleveland., 8b. Strauss, rf. Crooks,'2b. cwcen rumCBe> - we R 1B 3 2 150 2 3 [0 1 2 3 1 BT T 1 {1 piha B S <l coonunoomn P =l coocercock 5 -] @l cmmocorccd 12 18 T, PAUL. Total Hawes. 1b, Murphy, of Carroll, rf. Werrick, 2b Reilley. Bb. Daly, 1f. Brougliton, ¢ Meelan, p. Miller, 5. Totals ... iy | omrmoosccF et e olecocescon? Slcococen v S e ea e e S Omaha., St. Paul. Runs earned—Omaha 5. Two-base hits—Walsh, Cooney. Throe-base hits—Cooney, Walsh, Nagle. Double and triple plays—Nagle to Crooks, Nichols to Crooks to Andrews, Werrick to Miller to Hawes, Murphy to Werrick to Reilley. Bases ou called balls—By Meekin 2. Bases from being hit with pitched balls— By Meekin 2. Struck out—By Nichols 14, by Meekin 4. Passed balls—Broughton 2. Wild pitch—Meekin L. Time of game—2 hours. Umpiza—Hurst. Milwaukee 10, St, Joseph 8. Sr. Josepn, Mo., Augast Tho hitting was a stand-off, but St. Joe's in-field put up « ragged gamo, and when McCarty weakened in the sixth and seventh, Mitwaukee galloped away with the game. Score: T 1% 1 poorman. . 401 MILWAUKEE. . h Tec3 - 1 8 08hock, 38 70 0/Lawe,1f... 1 ) 4 5 0 | cwccercces Total Bt. Joseph. Miiwaukes. 0 0-0 nit forriss on balls- O Biruck out Ly Mt tolon Lisos - e : asse; Poorman. Doubly piays—se nn durka (0 A rigor cturly, Shock. Prssod 2. Pime2 hours. Umpiro Knell, Schol 1ihass6 0 A it y pitclior Seholinasse 1, Hurley Dermott. Denver 11, Minneapolis 4. DENVER, August 17.—The home toamw had a walkover to-day, Minneapolis not being able to hit Pitcher Shores. The visitors were outplayed at every point. Score: DENVEIL MINNEAPOLIS, Drischolrf. e, 3b. Fostor, of Taruer, ¢f Dolan, 1b. Irby. b ubum, o ores, p. (T R ey i3 B Ditey mpio B E‘wm ‘k{ Uik heolent —Kirby I, Whit Doubla and triple ol Bialla -0 10 o 3. off Mitehell off Morrison 0. by ball-—Drixcho Out—By Shores 3 b telioll 1, by Morrison 4. Passed bills—Juntzen 1. chos-Xhores 1. Left on beses—Denver 4, ot gume—3 bouss. Umplre Des Moines 7, Sloux Oty 6. Swovx Ciry, la, August 17.—After tleing the seore ia the ninth inuviag by rapping out four ruus, the Corn Huskers were defeated in the twelfth by & base bit by Trafiley, s steal, a wild throw by Crowell, and Patton’ single, The winning run was made with no- body out. Secore SIOUX G DS MOTNBS, rhop 101 0 0 0 0 Tradley, 36,0 Biack, 1. 7 Crotty, Croweil, p.... a0 7 Patton, #t. cecwas o001 100 0300003 STMMARY . Des Molnes 1. Two-hase woll, Throo-base hits— olen, bases -Slowx on bails—Sioux Cit o1l 7.y HIATE . Hart 1. City 4, Des 9, Tos Moin y Manager Morton has signed Nat Hudson, the ex-St. TLouis tv baving paid St. Louis §1000 for his rele Hudson is now in Chicago, and will pitch his first gamo in Minneapolis next Saturday. nager Ted Sullivan, an, one of tho best known base ball o and managers, of Washing- ton, D. C., is the guest of John B. Furay, jr. ' The illustrious Edward will be in ai tendanco at the Omahu-St. Paul game this aftern oon. THER BALL GAMIUS, Tho Natlonal Bsngas. wrAND, August 17.—Result of to-lay’s 00010000 0-1 10000010 0— s and 6, Hoston 5. Erro —Cleveland 0, Boston 1. Batteries—Cleve- land, O'Brien and Zimmer; Boston, Rad- bourn and Gunzell. Umvire—Lynch. PiTTsnurc, August17.—Result of to-day's game: Pittsbure 1012418380 815 New York 150100210-10 Base hits—Pittsburg 20, New York 13. Er- rors—Pi uryg f, New York 7. Batteries— Pittsburg, Gulvin and Carroll; New York, Weich, Keefe and Ewing. Umpire—Curry. INDIANAPOLIS, August 17.—Result of to- day’s game: Indianapolis.1 3 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 5—13 Philadelphia0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 § 0—7 Baso hits—Indianapolis 16, Philadelphia 12, Errors—Indianavolis 4, Pailadelphia 2. Bat- teries—In polis, Getzein and Sommers : Philadelphia, BuMington and Clements. Umpire—Curry. Cu, game: Cleveland Cricago, August 1 game: Chicago . 00001430 *8 Washington. 02230000105 Base hits icago 9, Washington 10. Errora—Chicago 4, Washington 2. BHatteries —Chicago, Hutchinson and Farrell; Wash- ington, Sullivan and Daly. Umpire—Mo- Quard. —Result of to-day’s —— The American Asssciation. xsas Crry, August 17.—Result of to- Kunsas City 300 0—-7 Brooklyn. 0010016 CINCINNATI, August 17.—Result of to-day’s game Cineinnati 500028 1-9 02000 0-3 g 1 Columbus. . 0 LoUisviLL —Result of to-day’s game: Lousville 0 Baltimore. 0 , August 1 0000000O0-0 210007 10 St. Louts, August 17.—Result of to-day's game: ° 000130100-4 St. Louis. Athletics 1000000001 Amateur Games. The Omaha hardware company’s nine de- feated the Lee-Clarke Andreson nine in a game of base ball at Hascall's Park yoster- day afternoon. Seore, Omaha hardware company’s 13, Lee’s 8. The Resolutes ~defeated yesterday by a score of 5 t0 7, UNADILLA, Neb., Aug. 7.—|Spacial to Tug BEr. [—An interesting gamo of ball took place here to-day between Elmwood and Unadilla. The sscoro stood 13 to 13 in favor of the home team. the Pacifics A game of base ball was played between the supply department and the stationary de- purtment of the Union Pacific yesterday, which resulted in favor of the stationary de- partment_by a score of 9to 2. Batteries, Boff and Rozelle for tho stationary aud Smith and Harrick for the supply department. SPRINGFIEL ugust 17.—|Special 10 Tuk BEE. ield has gono into the base ball business on the wholesale plan “The merehants and business men of the place have raised a purse of $40, and offer first and second money for the best club in the county, all games to be played in Springfield—first money £40 and second $20. Four clubs have catered the contest and a_schedule of games is on the bourds, beginning August 24 and continuing eveiy Saturday and Wednesday until the four clubs have all played around, making in all six games. Splendid grounds have been fitted up and large crowds are ex- pected at every game. The names of the four clubs are the Springfields, Buffalos, Fairviews and Sarpy Grays. The contest will bo managed by a board of five directors, and will be carried out on a strictly business principle, all games to be played under the national rules. Much interest isbeing mani- fest in the matter by both town and country people. A Pitcher Breaks His Arm, LoxG Pixe, Neb, August 17.—|Special Telegram to Tnx Bzr,]—There was a gamo of bail played here to-day between the Long Pine and Bassett clubs, and during the sec- ond inning the pitcher of the Bassett club, Ed Cushman, broke his arm while in the act of throwing the ball. It was broken between the elpow and shoalder. Oricket Next Saturday. There will be a cricket match at the fair grounds next Saturday afternoon between Omaba and_Plattsmouth. The local team has not yet been determined upon, but there i8 0o fear but what there is suficient talent available to knock out the ruralists with se. oase A Foot Race at Benkelman, BexkeLwaN, Neb., August 17.—[Special Telegram w Tur B —A foot race was run_here to-day between W. C. Keim, of Benlkelman, aud an unknown foot racer from the east. Keim won with ease. The run was 100 yards and §700 a side, A Wonderful Four-Year-0ld, Nary, Cala,, August 7.—On the track at the fair grounds to-day Gold Leaf, o four- year-old, paced a mile with running mato in 2:11%. ‘Time by quarters—a2, 1:3, 2:11%. Phyllis Won. Subsoribor—Phyllis beat Jos Davis on the fair grounds course five yoars ago. Phyllis was afterward beaten here by Joe Wilkes. - Witl Appoal to Bismarok. Beariy, August 17.—Tho German colonial company at & meeting to-day, resolved to ap- poal to Prince Bismarek for protection against Eaglish encroachwonts o Africa. In the resolutions adepted referenze is made to the seizure by an Eoglish admiral at Zanzi- bar of Dr. Poters' steamer, the Noera, and to the damage done to German traders by the Niger company, and the persistent efforts of English companies to acquire soverdign rights in territories adjoining German settle- ments. e The Weather Forecast. Omaba and vicinity—Fair, followed by light showers. Nebraska—Laght local showers; slightly cooler in western portion; stationary tem- perature in eastern portion; southerly winds, lowa —Light local showers,preceded by fair in eastern portion; warmer in eastorn; sta- tionary temperature in western poruon; southerly winds, Dakota—Fair, except local showers in castern portion; cooler in eastern; statiouary tewporature iu western portion; northerly winds. GRESSMAN LAIRD DEAD. Ho Passes Quietly Away at His Home in Hastinga SURROUNDED BY MANY FRIENDS. Flags Flying at Half Mast and Many Business Hounses Olosed—A Brief Sketch of His Life, End of a Busy Career. HasTiNGs, Neb,, August 17.—[Spocial Tel- egram to Tus Bem]—Congressman Laird died this morning at 10:31 o'clock. He did not regain consciousness at all before his doath and died without recogniziag any of the many friends who surrounded his bed- side. Flags aro flying at half-mast and many business houses are closed as a mark of ro- spect to the dead congressman. |James Laird was born at Fowlerville, Livingston county, New York, June 10, 1849, and several years later accompanied his parents to Michigan, residing in Washtenaw Lenawee counties. He enlisted July 24, , in General Stocton's Independent in- fantry, wnicha yoar later was ohanged to the Sixteenth Michigan infantry. He en- listed us o private, but was promoted to second lientenant of Company G, for gallant and meritorious conduct, and less than a year later o captain of the company, serving until mustered out August 26, 1365, During service in the war he roceived four musket- shot wounds and a sabre cut, tho later at Laurel Hill, Va., May 8, 1804, At tho battle of Gaines Hill he was suot through the body and left for dead on the field; was picked up by the confedorates, made prisoner, but thirty days later made his escape. After the war he turned his attention to the study of law at the Weslyan college, Adrian, Mich. Iu 1568 he went to Ann Arbor univorsity, Michigan, and continued b studies there. He graduated in the law college with the close of the term of 1871, and in fune of that year was admitted to the Michigun state bar, after which he practiced law for a short time at Lansing. He came to Nebraska in July, 1872, located at Juniata and at once be- fran the pract win partnership with A. H. Bowen. he associated himself with B. F. Smith, the firm moved their law oftice to Hastings. He has always takon an active wterest in state politics, was a member of the state coustitutional conven- tion of 1875, ana in 1880 was one of the republican presidential electors of Nebraska, In 1582 he was nominated by the republicans of vhe Second congressional district, and elected to the Forty-eighth congress, receiv- ing 12,058 votes as against 10,012 cast _for S. V. Moore, the Farmers’ alliance candidave, 010 votes cast for £, C. Harmon, demo- candidate. Renominated in 1884 for a second term, he was re-elocted by a vote of 21,181 votes against 17,650 votes for John Stickel, anti-monopoly 'caudidate, and 1,176 votes for B, Crabbe, prohibitionist. In 1885 he was again renominated and re-elocted to the Fiftieth congress by a of 21,318, against 16,315 votes for McKeighan, demy- crat and auti-monopoly, In November last Mr. Laird was elected for the fourth time, to the Fifty-first congress, by a vote_of 27,950 against 19,120 for tastings. Mr. Luird was not married, and no immediate relatives sur- vive himw. | A Hard Battle HaisTixGs, Neb., August 17.—[Special Tel- egram to Tue Bes, |—Thedeath of the Hon. James Laird has been expected in Hastings for nearly a year. The first evidences of his physical and mental decline showed them- selves about u year ago. It then took the form of a steadily imncreasing melanchoha, ac- companied by irritability, which was auv first ateributed to an affection of the stomach. During the campaign of last fall Mr. Lawd completely broke down. Ho took to his bed and prophesied lis certain death, and it was with the greatest dificulty that during Sen- ator Manderson’s specch in Hastings Mr. Lwrd was induced to dress himself and make a few short words of address from the platform. The campaign over, he became morose, secluded himself to his room and re- quired the constant attendance of a nurse. ‘The disease was plainly of nervous origin, and there were evidences general of pa- resis ‘which were unmistakeable. Changa of awr, and especially ot surroundings being prescribed, he was taken to Eureka Springs, in Arkansas, returning i January to Hastings very much worse than when he left. At the earnest solicita tion of the Nebraska congressional delega tion he was taken, in February, to Washing- ton in the hoves that under the care of his old physician, Dr. Sowers, be might become convalescent. For a short time after his a) rival he seemed to improve in health, est pecially after, by the imperative orders ot his physician, a change in attendants was made and a Mr. Jacobson, of Hastings, was placed in charge of the sick room. All ef- forts, howeyer, to arouse him from the deep gloom which had settled over his mind were unavailing, while ho was perfectly rational upon all subjects exocept his own condition. During the last month of s life he took some interést in political matters in the Second district, dictating letters and endeav- & as best ne could in his weak state to form the duties of his oftice. He sank ravidly in strength. A visit of two months at Atlantic City, on the seaside, seemed to improve him zreatly, and several weeks before his rocturn home he took daily exercise in the open air, walking several miles at astretch. Since his retura to Hast- ings his decline has been rapid, and the death which he had anticipated for so long took place to-day at 10 o'cloci. Mr. Laird had lived for many years in the Second district of Nebrasku, and left behind him & large number of very warm friends, who will feel in his death a sense of per- sonal bereavement. He was in his prime of a strong, vigorous and aggrossive nature. Ho was impetuous and never shunned @ conflict. He was a hard fighter, fertile in political expedients, with a strong confidence in his own re- sources, and fully appreciative of those of his adversaries, Onthe platform he was a ready and forcible speaker. While lacking the ait; of the finished orator, he made up for the deficiencies of early education by reading and mingling with men. He had a peculiar magnetism, which attracted other and held them when once won. While averse to compromise he often changed s enemies to personal friends by the charm of his manner and the warmth of his sym- pathies. [n congress he attached himself to very many of the people of his district and state, espacially the old soldier element, by the careful attention which he paid to ali de- mands upon his time in the way of claims, pensions and correspondence. Ho was meth- odical and prompt in all such matters and as a consequence, sccured results which told. Heo was comparatively a young man at the time of his deatn, He had lLwved at high pressure for years, throwing himself thor- oughly into the enjoyments of life and draw- ing heavily upon his vitality at a time when men of iess impetuous temperament would have been layiug up a reserve for the future, There is & general expression of regret over his death among all classes in this commu- nity, where he was best known and where recollection of the failings.which he had common with many men is lost in remewm- brance of the hundreds of kindly ucts which he did for those in need whenever it lay within his power to assist, B s n 11 Under the Wheels. Atrivson, Neb., August 16,—|Special Tel- egram to Tng Bre]—Louis Rivers, while attempting to board the westbound freight here to-day, fell under the wheels and his right log was erushed. The lox was ampu- tated by the rby ians about the knee, but he died in a few moments aftor uhe opora- tion. Rivers resided at Chadron, where be has a family. ©old Water Delegates. KuaryEY, Nob., August 17.—| Special Tele- gram to Tus Bea | —A number of the lead- ing prohibitionists of the county met to-day inG. A. R.ball to elect delogates to the state couvention to be held at Lincoln next Wednesdsy. The following were elected: A. D. George, Rev. C. M, Brooke, S. R. Traut, T. B. George and B. F. Gitchell, of Gibbon; Kev. G B Ford C A Horders, A, Steadwohy T. J. Rev. J. ©. Lian, S. St. Johm, Mrs. John Barnd and Mrs. J. O. Huil, of Kearney; T. , Mandell, Lowell; B, J. Tripn, Rev.J. H. McAdams, ‘Shelton: Rev. Randolph, J. J. Whittier and Mrs, R. N. Volk, Elm Creek. ‘W. A. Howard was elected delogate-at-large for the county. The assembly adjourned to moet at the call of afrmun for perma- nent organization, {§ '3 Bright Schdol Prospects, Famnuny, Neb., Kugist 17.—|Special Tel- egram to Trr Bre, S¥Thp teachers’ institute olosed to-day with gonaral examinations. It is rogardod as the mast duccossful for yoars, and shows the industiy and care which County Superintendanh €awles bestows upon all his work. One hundred teachers were in attendance. Prof. Viceroy, of St. Louis, had charge of the classes in arithmetic, grammar and history. Mrs. Parkor, of Minneapolis, took charga of the drawing and primary work generally, Mrs. Viceroy gave instructions in music and was regarded a8 a great sncoess. . The Jefferson Teachoers Library association chose new oficers, Prof. Adkmson, of Endicott, being the new presi- dent. School prospects for this county are very bright at prosent. Grand Army Men Arriving. O'NmiLL. Neb., August 17.—|Special Tele- gram to Tus Bee.]—A delegation of Grand Army men from Pierce county arrived to-day and are the first to encamp ou the reunion grounds. Lhe town is flling up with people and the rounion has already commenced, though the 19th inst.)is the day announced for thie opening. The chairman of the exccutive committee has boen notified to muet a dele- gation ot 200 wagons at Elinwood’s ranch, South O'Neil, on Monday next at 11 o'clock. This delegation comes from Ord and the counties south and southwest of Holt. It is expected that next Thursday will be the big day and that not 1 than eight or ten thousand people will be in attendance on that day. Saunders Colinty Republicans. Wamoo, Neb., Neb,, August 17.—|Special Telegram to Tur Bee. | —The Saunders coun- 1y republican contral committea met here this afternoon and called tue county conven- tion for September 20 and the primaries for September 16, The basis of representation will be ono delegato for every dfteea votes cqast for Blector Hastings and one dolegate at lage for cach precinct. This will make 170 delegates. The central committee then passed tho following resolu- tion: Resolved, That we, the members of the republican central committee of Saunders county recognize the avility of Judge M. B. Reese and favor his renomination and re- eolection. A Valuable Horse Drowned. Asnraxe, Neb., August 17.—|Special to Tue ‘Bee.]—Yesterday evening as G. L. Stambaugh was breaking a fiue horse to drive, just north of the city, the animal be- came frightened and ran away, and plunged over a bank twenty feet high, into Waloo creck, and was drowned. Mr. Stambaugh jumped from tho buggy just in time to escape. A Coming Picnic of Educators. Nepraska Ciry, Nob, August 17.— |Special o Tnr Ber]—The Otoe county Teachers association and school ofticials will hold a celebration and. pienic at Morton’s park, this city, on Augyst 30. Dr. Duryea, B Qinaha, wilt b ol GF the spoakors, Will Celebrate’ Labor Day. Nepiaska Ciry, Neb,, August 16.—[Spe- ial to Tk Brk, |—The Jabor unions of this city will celebrate Labor Day September 2, in honor of tho anthor of the bill creating the day. Unions of neighboring towns will assist in the celebratio. A Tramp Gets Thirty Days. ATKINSON, Neb,, August 17.—[Special Tel- egram to Tng BEE.|—A tramp giving the name of William Dressing was sent up for . thirty davs, for & erimingl assault upon Mrs. Doyerk in this plage yesterday. e e Chased By an Irate Pa. HaMBURG, Ta., August 17.—[Special Tele- gram to Tk BEE.]—A romantic episode was enacted hero by two ardent youths to-day. Miss Zoe L. Fisker, aged eighteen, and James Lane, aged twenty-one, were married by Squire Noble contrary to the wishes of the bride's varents. They were apparently 1n a great hurry, and engaged a livery toam and left town just in vime to escave the irate pa, Who swore vengeance and threatened 10 shoot the groom on sight and the party Who swore that his daughter was of age, he alleging that she was only seventeen years old. Ho is on their trac An Old Seitlers: ricnic. Mr. Preasast, L, August 17.—|Svecial Tolegram to Tur Her]—Henry county turned out en masse to-day and celebrated 0ld Settlers’ day at tnis place with 9,000 vis- itors and many people present from adjoin- ing counties as well. Congressman Gear, of Burlington, made the principal speech, which was replete with the incidents cf early life in Iowa. The venerable Dan Miller, of Lee county, sent a poem that sangz the praises of the pioneer women of Iowd. Appropriato tribute was puid to the memory of Presly Saunders, the pioneer founder of Mt. Pleas- ant, who died recently. The day was a com- Dlete success. Colonel Gatch Renominated. Des Morxes, Ia., August 17.—[Special Tele- gram to Tue Bee.[—The repupblican con- vention for this county to-day renominated for the state senate Colonel C, H. Gatch, who-has served one term. The contest for the nomiaation was lively, as he was opposed by some of the jobbers, W. J. Stowart, of Grimes, and B. B. Lane, a farmer from Washington township, were nominated for ropresentatives to the legislature. A Track Walker Killed, Crpar Rapins, I 17.—[Special Tolegram to Tk Bui . G. Burns, a prominent farmer about sixty years of age, living near Shellsburg, was instantly killed to-day while walking on tho track of the Burlington road. He was a widower, but leaves four children. He had lived in fowa fifteen years. e FAVOR MOODY AND MELLETPE. The County Convention at Deadwood Supports Them. Deapwoop, S. D., August 17.—[Special Tolegram to Tug Brr.)—The county con- vention held hereto-day nominated for the state senate Frank J Washbaugh, Dead- wood; Charles Parson, Load City. House—W. V. Pafrisor, Jawos Carnoy and James Anderson, Deadivood; W. 5. O'Brien, Lead City; Robert (rafawm, Terraville; John Wolzmut by Spoarfigh 1 Delegates to the stite.convention-~Thomas Sparks, George W. Kdge, L. P.Jenkins, Walter E. Smead aud Josoph Trewick, Lead City; James Cohfoyiand J, W. Baldwin, Terraville; W. W." Hurroughs, Sol Star; James Carney, W, il Varker, A. E. Frank, J. A. Harding, ¥rank Edmonds, A. J. Knight, E. W. Martm, K. E. Grimshaw Clark Rorapaugh, Georgo K. Robinson and A. M. Hardin, Deadwood; John Elliott, William Cable, 'J. ones and J. O, Calla- han, Whitewood. ) The following rfflaluuum were passed : Resolved, That -we' heartily favor —the election of G. C. Moody as United States seuator, Resolved, That the nominees of this con- vestion to'the legislature are expected to cast their votes for G: C. Moody for United States senator and to use all houorable means to secure hus election, Resolyed, That we favor the nomination of A. C. Mellette as governor and Dighton Carson as justice of the supreme court and the delegates are instructed to cast thowr votes in the state convention for A.C. Mellette for governor and for Dighton Carson for justice of the supreme court. Tweaty-two delezates were choson to the judicial district couvention to be held at Sturgis on September 7. John H. Barpes was nominated for county judge. ——— New Banquets Kussell Harrison. Loxpox, August 17.—Mr. New, United States consul general, gave banquet this evening in botor of Russell Harrison, FRISCH, FREI, STARK, TREU. First Annual Turnfest of Nebraska at Fremont. AN IMMENSE STREET PARADE. Creditors of the Bank of Sidney Ob- tain Judgmonta—Suicide of & Wealthy Widower Noar Greely Oenter. Nebraska Turn-Besirk. Fresoxt, Neb., August 17.—[Speoial to Tne Bem|—This has been a gala day for Fremont. The crty is full of strangers to attend the first anoual Turn-Bezirk of braska, 'The first delegation to arrive from abroad was the Plattsmouth turnors, accom- pavied by the B. & M. band of that city. President Philip Andres, president of the state association, arrived last night and was a conspicuous figure at the banquet given at Turner hall. One of the events of the even- ing was the dedication of a new flag just re- ceived by the I'remont turners, President Andres making the dedicatory address, which was loudly applauded. K. G. Grube, of Omaha, acted as toastmaster, and covered himself with glory. Tho first thing this morning was the stroet parade, which was an imposing one, during the progress of which every strect was densely thronged with spectatars. The bands i line played many German airs, and the scene was an inspiving one. The order of the procession was as follows: Reception committos; West Point juvenile band; Plattsmouth Turner competitors ; F'r mont Turner competitors; F'remont Juvenile turners; Plattsmouta Juvenile band; Platts- mouth Turnverein; wagonetie with young lady prize awarders; carriages containing mayor and council; ¥romont band; Fremont Turnverein: citizens in carriages. The route of the procession was through the principal streets to the park, where, upon being introduced Dby President Andres, Mayor Shervin delivered a neat specch of weleome, He said: Mr. President and Gentleman Turners: As mayorof Fromont it gives me great pleasuro to wolcome you to our ocity, and in domg so I feel honored, for I know ol no class of citizens to whom we cowd give a more cordial greeting. You have furnished a large sharo of the bone and brain and muscle for the development of our young and beautiful state, and 1n _extending this wel- come I feel that I am voicing the sentiment of eve tizen of Fromont. We tender you the freedom of our city and hope you may have a pleasant time while with "us, and come again. ¥ now turn you over to the ten- der mercies of our Fremont turners, and may the Lord have mercy on your souls. . The athletic exercises of the day were held in the city park, beginning at 2 o’clock this afternoon. Those who took part in theso were C. T. Gromme, Gus Gold, O. Neider- weiser, H. Rix, Casper Buechner, E.G. Grube, Carl Stungle, Fritz Frueho- hauf,. Gotleib Blattert, Charles Res- shab and Fred. Kuehn, of Omaha; Paul Wurl, John Kopp, Emil Waurl, Jobn Lutz, Henry Zuckweiler and Charles Hann,, Plattsmouth; John Looschen, Robert Herre, Clans Osterman, Charles Bott Detlef Struve, Carl Fritz, Reinhold Matz and Honry Horsch; of Fremont. The oxer- ses wore of @ very high order, showing onderful proficiency and skill. They were witnessed by a large crowd of people. The judges will not make thewr awards until to- morrow. Sunday will be the big day of the bezirk. Exc 10n tramms will be run from all direc- tions, and it is expected five thousand visit- ors will be in the city, The exercises of the day will be held in Pierces grove, just be- yond the city limits on the west. It has been handsomely fitted up with every convenieace for the occasion. A Wealthy Widower Suicides. Gmeerry CrNtér, Nob., August 17.— |Special Telegram to Tne Bee.]—Coroner Sloane returned to-day from holding an 1n- quest over the body of George H. Turner, which was found lying in a cornfleld in a state of putrifaction yesterday. The suicide wus 8 wealthy widower and it was supposed that he was killed for his money. The in- quest disclosed the fact, that he was entirely alone on the evening of his death. A pistol was found beside him and a wound showed that the ball had'entered his mouth and passed out the left temple. Tae sum of $155 was found in his pockets. The verdict given was suicide. Judgments Against Johnson. SiNEY, Neb., August 17.—[Special Tele- gram to/Ine Bre.]—In the county court to- day beforo his honor, Judge Francis Decas- tro, judgment was rendered against Frank B. Johnson, of Omaha, in four cases amount- ing to $000. Six other cases were continued until next month, amounting t0 nearly 34,000. These are suits in wbich personal service was obtained on Johuson when he was hero in June last. The part- nership of Johnson and Morgan was rully proven, From Fort Robinson. Fonrr ROBINSO: Neb.,, August 17.— [Special to Tue Bee.]—The first install- ment of troops of the department encamp- ment will arrive Monday. By Tuesda ing all the forces will be on the ground. They comprise those of Fort Niobrara, Omaha, Sidoey, Laramie, Pilot Butte, Rob- wson, Bridger, Douglas, Russell, McKinney Washakie. Fort Duchesne has been ex- cused on account of the buildi up of the post. The command from Fort Sidney, con- sisting of the band and five companies of the the L'wenty-first infantry,will be intercpted by a troop of the Ninth cavalry, which will attempt the capture of the former’s train. The soldiers of Laramie, Pilot Butte and Robinson will operate agamnst those from Forts Bridger, Douglas and Russell. The Second infantry from Fort Omaha, General ‘Wheaton, will arrive Tuesday from the G. A. R. encampment at Kearney. General Brooke has located Camp Crook a mile from Robinson. The location of each company and regunent has been staked out. Wood and water have been provided. General Brooke is in _command with Lieu- tenant Roe, Third infantry, aide-de-camp and assistant adjutant general; Lieutenant Truitt, Twenty-first infantry, aid-de-camp; Major Vroom, inspector gencral; Captain Richards, Sixteenth infantry, asting chief quartermaster. Capuain Ray returned to Omaha to-night. The Fletcher Evidence. Fowr RoniNsoN, Neb,, August 17.—]Spe- cial Telegram to Tur Bee|—Captain Ray, judge advocate of the Lepartment of the Plaite, arrived to-day. He bore a copy of the evidence adduced before the Fletcher court-martial just closed at Omaha. The testimony covered 500 pages of closely- written matter, and was submitted to Gen- eral Brooke at Camp Crook. When seen by @ Beg correspondent, the general was re- viewing the testimony and did not kuow when he would be able to pass upon the find- ing, unless the verdice should be in fayor of dismissal and meet' his approbation. The opinion of General Brooke will be announced from every poiut. If the finding should be otherwise and approved it will be forwarded to the president at Washington, and months may elapse before the intentions of the latter may be obtained. The opinion obtains that General Brooke will anuounce his de- cision in a few days. A Murderer's Escape. Nesraska Crry, Neb., August 17.—|Speolal to Tuz Bee,]—J. Howard Maness, alias Pen - dleton, the self-confessed murderer of Bud Sloan at Estelville, Va, bas not been heard from since his arrest here a few days ago and subsequent release by County Judge Mapes on @ writ of habeas corpus. The murderer acknowledged the crime, but he was turned loose before the prosecution had time to make out a case, less than twenty- four hours after the arrest. The Virginla authorities telegraphed to hold the man at all hazards, and immediately forwarded all necessary papers, and Goveruor Fits Hugh Los telegraphed Governor Thayer to instruot the officers here to hold_the man, as ho was wanted for a cold-bloodod murder and that the grand jury had indicted him. The papers wero roceivod aftor tho murderer had boen put at liberty. Bofore ho was arrested Manes was known to have sevoral thousand doliars in money. Breaking Camp at Kearney. Keanvey, Nob., Angust 17.—[Svecial to Tnr Ber.|~Camp John R, Brooke was broken up and the tonts wore torn down to- day. The Union Pacifio and B. & M. rail- ways have been taxod to the utmost last night and to-day caring for passongors loay- ing the encampment. It is tho gonoral ox- prossion among the prominent men of the G. A. R.of Nebraska that Kearney should be made the pormanout place for holding the annual rounions. The camp ground is high and airy, broken by raviues, and for nitary moasures there could be no more desirable location found in tho state. 'The citizons of IKearney have contributed liborally toward the comforts of visiting veterans, and there remains a goodly feeling among all who participated ia the pleasuros at Camp Brooke. The Second regiment of United States regulars from Fort Omaha left to-night at 11 o'clock for Fort Kobinson, where thoy will join the encampment of the regulars. L night a roception was given at tho dence of J, J. Bartlott, in Kenwood, to officars of tho Socond regini This lasted until lato in tho night, and a number of citizens took part in vhe eutertaininent. Saunders County Teachers. W00, Nob,, August 17.—[Special to Tir Brg.| ~The most successfull teachers' insti- tute ever held in Saunders couuty is now in session here, the first woeek having just closed. There are 183 in attendance and tho number will probably exceed two hundred bifore the closo of tho institute. The insti- tute is conducted by County Superintendent Dooley, assisted by Prof. Denton, of the Chadron schools: Miss Kate Ball, superin- tendent of drawing in the Omaha_schools; Prof. R. H. Watson, of the Valparaiso hools; Prof. John Hawil, of Bloomfield, and Peof. T. H. Braabury, of the Wahoo schiools. The institute is graded into throe divisions, a class graduating in threo yoars after starting. Eatertainments in the wi of lectures aro. given three nights a woek. During the week just closed Mina Crandall- Whito delivered an_ elocutionary entertain- ment aud Prof. Bradbury delivored a fine lectnro last night on the subject, “Sources of Strength for the Teacher.” Cass County Fioneers. Prarrsmovrn, Neb.,, August 17.—|Spaecial to Tne Bre.]—The ola settlers’ reunion, which took place to-day at the driving park wost of town, was ono of the largest public deraonstrations this city has witnessed for years. Hundreds of old settlers and their families arrived early in the day, and every- body seemed intent upon having a good time. Judge E, W. Barnum, of Union, was chosen chairman, Rev. J. Baird offered up a prayer and Hon. A. N. Sullivan with well chosen words and in a very pleasant manner welcomed the old settlers to the city. Judge S. M. Chapman delivered a fine address, re- calling the hardships of frountier life, and showing what energy and enterprise has done for Nebraska, Everybody was bounti- fully supplied with roast ox at dinner time, and urter reminisceaces from many of the old settlers the crowd persed well pleased with their day’s pl 3 Ogallala Merchants Worked. 0GALLALA, Neb., August 17.—|Special Tel- egram to Tur Bek.]—A man who nad the appearance of a hard working farmer, and who gave his name as Solomon R. Rislor has been working the merchants of this place to the extent of $300. He would come mto a store and tell them he wanted some go but did not have the money, but would give an order on John Bratt, of North Platte. He stated that he had a hay contract from Mr. Bratt amounting to #1,900, and at the present time he had seven mowers in operation, at the same time telling the mer- chants that if thoy desired to hold the order a few days he would have the money and could take up the order. As Mr. Bratt is so well known here the sapposition was that tno orders were good. 1n this manner many of our merchants were induced to let him have the goods. He has left the country and will likely call upon some of our neighboring towns. A Fortunate pe. Beatrice, Neb,, August 16.—[Special Tel- egram to Tir Bee]—W. D. Bray. who drives a slop wagon, met with a mishap this morning that nearly cost him his life. He undertook to drive across tho Burlington tracks at Court streot while a freight train was slowly backinig in, when his horse be- camo unmanageable just as the vehicle was on the track. ~ The trainmen stopped the train for a moment, but the horse would not g0, and the enginecr, supposing he was ctoar of the track. backed up further and com- pletely demolished the wagon, and knocked Bray out, but fortunately not’ injuring him. The horsc was also unhurt. Reunion of Old Settlers. Dakora City, Neb., August 17.—To-day was the annual reunion of the old settlers of Dakota county, and over 4,000 people assem- bled at the Hamer driving pari to listen to Governor Thayer and exchange reminis- cences of the good olds times. Governor Thayer was at his best, and entertained his large audience for more than an hour. The remainder of the day was ipied in greot- ing old friends, Before his return from the old settlers' picnic Governor Thayor re- ceived a telegram informing him of the death of Congressman Laird. He left this even- ing for Sioux City, from which place he will take the Omaba train for Hastings. Knocked a Highwayman Out. BeATRICE, Neb., August 17.—[Special Tele- gram to Tug Bee.]—W. T. Scout, engineer at the electric light works, was stopped by a footpad at the Court streot bridge, while re- turning home last night, and ordered to hold up his hands. Scott had his dinner pail in his hand and went for the would-be high- wayman with it and knocked him out in oue rouna. The fellow fled and disappeared in the weeds down tho river. Gage County Prohios, Beatnics, Neb., August 17.—|Special Tele- gram to Tue Bpe]—The Gage county prohibitionists held thoir convention to-day and selocted thirty-four delegates to the state convention to be held at Lincoln next week, W. D, Nichols was electod a member of the state committee and E. M. Hall a member of the state judicial committee, The county convention ticket will be held at Blue Springs Septembej More Fr Nesuaska City, Neb., August 17.—|Spe- cial to Tue Bek.|—Reports of fraudulent notes obtuined by the notorious Dr. Jauss continue to come in from the county. Will 1am Cultra was in the city yesterday to warn people against the purchise of & note ob- tained from him by the doctor for 397 through his usual mysterious and questionable means, No less than a dozen such notes for various amounts are out, 014 Folks Enjoying Themselyes. Wa1100, Neb., August 17.—[Spooial to Tus in Adams grove, just d, the Old Settlers’ Biograph- ical and Histocical socioty held its aonnual moeting and picnic. 1t was a largo gathering and the old folks enjoyed themselves very much. Hon. M. B. Reeso was cnosen presi- dent for the ensuing year, Three Chitdren Poisoned. Bearrice, Neb., August 17.—([Special Tele- gram to Tur Bee.|—Two girls and & boy, aged respectively throe, four and five years, were poisoued to-day by eating jimson seed pods. Physicians were summoned in time to savo their Lives, but it Was & narrow escape for one of thew. They are all out of danger to-night. Polsoned By Canned Oherrles. SrroMsneRG, Neb., August 10.—[Special to Tux Be.|—Ata wedding near Sweede Home yesterday evening & number of guests ate freely of canned cherries, and early this morning were taken violently ill from pois oning. There has been no fatallity, but wany are seriously ill at this writing. THEPOWER OF SWEET SOUNDS. The Music of the Bugles Turns Rout Into Victory. AN ARMY CHAPLAIN'S STRATEG A Story That Jim Lawd Told to a Friend at an Out Door Concert in Washington — Judge Groft's Prospects. 513 FOURTERNTA STRERT, Wasnixorox, D. C., August 17, It is the tom for the Marine bank to give o concert on the lawn in the rear of the white house ov Saturday aftornoon, When the weather 18 fine thousands of poo- plo congrozate to hear tho music, This wa ono of tho most pleasant days of the sum- mor, and long b ro Prof. Sousa, tho di- rector, bogan to wield bis baton, hundrods of music lovers wore wuiting for the first strains. One of thom had a copy of an even- ing papor in his hands and exclaimed us he glanced a% tho sheet: “By George, Jim Laird is dead.” His newghbor expressed surpriso and sor- row at the news and romark St s strange that I should have learned of Laird’s death on this spot. Tho last tima T came to one of these concerts I was 1 company with Laird. We sat right on this seat. The band had just finishoed the Marscilluise, when Laird said: ‘Tt is wondesful what inspira- tion that hymn has for & man. L tnk it would ree a coward to face a tiger. Wo have no really inspiring airs which may bo catled purely _national, but I remember that on one eccasidn an air which was very popular during the war, had a wonderful effect on the men. During the war [ served with a Michigan cavalry regi- ment and our chaplain was amau of wonder- ful physique aud powerful mold. At the battle of Gaine Aull, we had received a very sovere set-back. 'We were all but ut~ torly demoralized uud a stampade seemed imminent. The chablain, whose six feet four towered above the best horse in the regiment, saw the situation at a glavce and realized that something must bo done and done quickly. His spurs fairly made the blood fly out of the flanks of his horse as he rode over toward the bugler. [n another mo- ment the notes of ‘John Brown’s Body," wore floating in the air, The otber buglers took up the strain and the effect way instan- taneous. The men halted from their rush backwards while they listered for a moment to the well known air, The chaplain saw his chance and in an instant he had started the words of the melody. As though there was a previous understanding every man joined in and pretuy soon 1,000 voices were yelliug: *His soul gaes march- ing on.’ That song saved the day for our rogiment, It was one of the most thrillin sights ever seen on a battle field, and if ever have to lead o charge I certamly shall have the buglers massed somewhere near where their music will give nerve to the men.” t is not thought that the death of Mr. LAfrd will have any effect upon the presi- dent's inteotions concerning the call for an extra session of congress. It is thought here that the governor pf Nebrasia will be all a special election to A1l the va- ncy before the regular fall elections. This not ba done, but inasmuch as there is little probability that congress will be convencd | even®. before the certificates of the members from the new states are filed with the cleri, the republicans will have a ajority in spite of the fact that there be a ney in the representation from the Sec- ond district of Nebraska. The district is republican without doubt, and Nebraskans who know the situation in the state think that the successor to Mr. Laird is likely to be Mr. George Hastings, of Crete, who was the elector from that district last fall. GROFF'S CHANCES. Owing to the absence from the city of Sec- retary Noble, the president did not to-day announce the appointment of a commissioner of the general land oftice. It was said un ofticially at the interior department to-day that Mr. Noble is greatly pleased with Judge Groff, of Nebraska, and that he has intimated his determination to recommend his appointment to the place. Nothing could be learned at tho white house, and it is not thought probable now that the appoiatment will be made for a week or ten days. The probability is that it will not be made unul the return of the president from Indiznap- olis. Wasnixarox Burrav, Tie Owana Bae, } CAPTAIN HART ACCEPTS, Captain A, H. Hart, who was recently tendered the position of ‘third auditor of the treasury, has been here several days and has at last concluded to accopt the pla He had a talk with the president about last evening and again this morning, and at the latter meeting told the president of his determination. Mr. Hart will leave for Indiana to-night to close up his busivess af- fairs and will return to Washington in time to take charge of the office on Monday the 20th instant. MISCELLANEOUS. George S. Blackstone has been appointed gauger in the Fifth Illinois district. Mrs. K. L. Crawford was to-day appointed postmaster at Pcosta, Dubuque county, fa. John P. Denver, of lowa, wuas promoted from $1,400 to $1.60, and Mrs. Jenuie F. Stinkle, also of Towa, from $1,200 to §1,400 in William K. appointed to a § of the adjutant six months’ probationary term. Among the appomtments made by Presi- dent Harrison to-day was that of Louis W. Einstein, collector of internal revenue for the Fourth district of Towa. W. A. Guyer, of Nebraska, has beea pro- moted from class three to class four in the office of the lighthouse board 1 the treasury department. This gives him 81,000 a year. Permission to attend the national encan ment of the G. A. R., at Milwaukee, August 26 to 31, has been granted such employes of the war department as are members of that organization, et Neb d lowa ¥ WasmiNGTON, August 17.--[Speclal Tele- gram to Tue Bie.|—Pensions granted Ne- braskans: Original invalid—Homer £ Starks, Conrad Shillng. Increase—David J. Cleavenger, Eliphalet L. Poston, Winslow Monros, Edward Pil- Reissue and increase , of Towa, has been ship in the ofilc of the army, after a cher, Ziba' J. Jagger. —Hamilton J. Willis. Original windows, ote., (restoration aud reissue)—Eliza A Burd, for widow of William M. Taylor; mi- nors of William M. Taylor. Pensions granted Towans: James H. Nel- son, Joshua C. Pearce, John W. Miller, Jerome Tucker, Lewis S. Hancheke, Hostor- ation and reissue—George T, Bolton., In- creaso—Allen D. Wilkinson, Solomon 8, Shaffstate, Philip Yates, Lewis N, Goodrich, Henry Beaver, Lorenzo Spear, George R. Carney, Sampson Smith, Sylvester W. Phillips, Smith J, Dukon, Joel Carry, An- drew J.'Carmen and Joscph M. Waterman, it THE CONVENTIONS, The Gross Earnings System Likely to He Adopted. Brsyanck, Dak., August 17,—All this af- ternoon was passed in considering the sec- tion providing for a system of railroad taxa- tion. To-day the advocatosof the gross carnings system, which is favored by the rallroads, carried a motion to reconsider U section, and after o fight succeeded io 8o amending it that the legislature muy pro- vide for o gross earning tax ou all property used exclusively in the operation of @ road. Discussed the Land Bill, Orywpia, Wash., August 17.—The conven- tion spent the morning session in discussing the land bill. Several of the amendments Erupflmd 1 committee of the whole were illed, and it is now thought the whole ar- ticle tnay be defeated, as Lhere are 80 muny conflicting interests that it seems impossible to harmonize them, The schedule has been adopted, and only two small reports, one the state seat, and the other on state boune daries remain to be passed to completo the constitution, after the land question is sete tled. Adjourned Sine Die, HeLexa, Mont., August 17.—Tho conatitu. tional convention comploted its labors and adjourned sine aie to-day.