Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, September 22, 1889, Page 2

IT WAS PROHIBITION DAY. Des Molnes Captures Yesterday's Game From the Champions. OMAHA'S NEW PITCHER TRIED. Minneapolis, 8t. Pau) and Milwankee Win — Standing of the Western Association Clubs—Graves- end Races—Sports. Ktanding of the Clubs. Appended will be found the standing of the clubs in the Western association, Na- tioal league and American association, up o and including yesterday’s games: THE WESTERN ASSOCIATION, Played. Won, Lost 118 80 3 116 -1 114 W b 116 58 12 50 6l 14 50 05 108 43 [ RIE] 0 78 THE NATIONAL LEA Piayed. Won, Lost. New York.. il 40 Boston ..., ko 41 Philadelphia . w57 Chicago. 6L Cleveland 65 Indidgnapol 69 Pittsburg 63 ‘Washington. T THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION. Played. Won. Lost. 84 87 Omaba, ..., St Paul . Minneapotis. Sioux City Milwaukee, Denyer. St Josenh Des Mone: Brooklyn. St. Louis, 0 M4 Athlef 60 b Baltimore 6 Bl Cincinuaty ) 64 B9 Kansas City. 49 [ Columbus b2 kel Louisville. 2 2 i) Des Moines 7, Omana 6. Omaha and Des Moines played again yes- terday afternoon, and tue prohibitionists ‘won the game. Nobody cares, however, for the White Sox, the real work for the ._uson being over. "Mlie weather was moist and disagrceable, and there was only a baker's dozen or two ‘who witnessed the game. Like the meteorological condition, the con- test was soggy and uninterestiog. Young Freeman, released by silwaukee early in the season, was given a trial in the box for Omaha and did fairly well. Abbey, of Kearney, occupied left garden for the visitors, and he played the position puperbly, makiog the only briliant play of thoe game, & long, running dificult caten of & fly from Willis' bat. The first inning was unproductive for both sides, but in the second Omaha made one run and Des Moiues two. For the champions Messitt made a safe drive to right after Walsh und Andrews had gone out. Cody’s inexcusable muff of Cana- van's fly le; Jack home and Jimmy to thard, but be was left, F'reeman striking out. Old man Phelan made a nice bunt for hs side after two hands were out and Abbey and Kennedy following with two-sackers in quick succession, the two first rumners Rouch flew out to Crooks. e fifth Omaha made two more runs, while the Prohibs made three. Again there were tyo out when E'reeman drove the ball agaiost left field fence for two bases. Then Cooney smashed out a resonant homer way out to the middle field fence, earning both runs, Cleveland tlew out to third. For the visitors Abbey got to firston a muff by Canavan. Kennedy went out to Andrews and Roach struck out. 'Cleveland’s short throw gave Fatton his' base, and Maskrey made a home run. Conuell followed ‘with a safo one, but Cody ended the fun by qouling out to Messitt. ¢ The sixth was a blank for Omaha, but again Des Moines scored twice, Crooks’ error gave Trafley a life, and he came home on Phelan’s two-bagger, A wild pitch let Dick to third, and he crossed the plate in Abbey's out to Canavan, That ended the Prohibitionists’ run get- ting, but they had enough to give them the game. 5 ‘Omaha pulled up to within one run of atie In the seventh and eighth. In the seventh, after Androws’ out, Messitt made his second hit. Canavan struck out, but Freoman and Cooney both hitting safe Jack came home. After twoouts in the eighth, Walsh and Andrews knocked out homers, Walsh into the cowpen in the northwest corner ana Wally over the right field fence. The ninth was a blauk, and thus the game ‘went to Des Moiues. The score: OMATIA, AB Cooney, m ......... Cleveland, 8b, Willis, rf Crooks, 2b. ‘Walsh, ss.. Andrew: Messitt, o, Cavavan, 1 Freeman, v Totals Blonrsasnoo o' mowrmocom Setcote coccccococ? ensounaa:cncn:g NOocuceweh omocHmo=or | ® o DES MOIN 3 AB Patton, 2b. Maskrey Connel!. Cody, “Praffioy, Phelan, Abbey, If Kennedy, 1b Roach, p. Totals .. | cevrumroomm=F | commurpmc® 5l ecocomrne?> <l empereHme lel orcormcoo® © 5 Z|= YY) 2008 o o ic T laal SUMMARY. Earned runs—Omaha 5, Des Two-base hits—Phelan, Abbey, Kennedy, Freeman. Home runs—Cooney, Walsh, Andrews, Maskrey. Double plays~Canavun % Andrews. HBases on bulls—Freeman 1, Struck out—By Freeman 8, by Roach 6. Wild pitches—Frecman 1. Time of game— 1:45. Umpire—Doescher. Moines 8. Minueanolis 7, Sioux Oity 8. MiNNEAPOLIS, Minn., Sept. 21.—Minneapo- lis continued their slugging to-day aud lar- ruped Burdick's delivery as they pleased. Hudson was five times at bat and made five hits for a total of ten bases. Mitehell twirled in grand form, aud both clubs flelded excel- lently. Score | | 0l Hrudle 0f Bwek, 0 § 0L urdiok, ... 0fCrossiey, ¢. =T SEE S o P nnes ux Cit; SUMMARY. Runs earned—Minneapolis 5. Twobase hits—Hud. null vq““"l‘i:l‘l’l‘l'"‘l‘i:l’hl‘z;osh runs - Hudson, M 1 Burdiek 1. Biruck out By Miteh urdick 4. . Lefton I-lle;‘m.‘ Lfll“”‘l’“‘ i g 1 BOuF. 80 minuten, Osipire ” turst S7. Pavr, Mion, Sept. 21.—One of the best and most interesting gumes of tho sea- son was played to-day, Both pitchers were remarkably steady. The flelding was very sharp, except or the part of Daly. Burk's play at short was excellent. Meekin struck AT 1 Buriek llf:flh"’l'pw» St. Paul 8, »t. Joseph 2. out twelve men and was hit safely but four times and only gave one men his base on balls. Score: | szwoscmm—z? > . Hotaling, of. .. Burks, & Schellhns Deviin, p. 0/ McCariy, meJfi"” [E———_ ——Beo—Z-c? | monsoccsc? wlbseibanson | @omsemsmmss! L | coomccooo® &t Pam Staosepn Rellly. Hasos st roll, Daviin 2. e, g o, donly (o%in 1. by Struck oui—By Mookin Poriin 2, Swerincs | pedarty” Lait on t. Rosop nry Martin Milwaukee 8, Denver 2. Minwavkes, Wis,, Sept. 21.—Milwaukee defeated Denver to-day by hitting Fagan at the right time. Score: MULWAUKER. v A Stich, Jantie 1 Grimiu 0 Duy 1 1 2 2 ) i 0 O P 5 el Farned runs hits ~iarl, b Bits GrUnth, 1 110 Kowe, jelland to Arle 2, Alberts 2, McClel- 1and, GurtlsStruck gutiy Divies &, by Fua Passod bulis - Mills |, Twineham 2. Time=1:40. U Ppito-MeDermott. —— OTHER BALL GAMES, The National League. INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 21.—Result of to-day’s game : Indiatapolis ....0 0 0 1 0 1 4 0 0—6 Pittsburg. 85000001 *9 Buse hits — Indlanapolis 9, Pictsburg 13. Errors—Indianapolis 2, Pittsburg 4, Bat- terios—Indianapolis—Getzein, ies, Buckley and Sommors; Pittsburg —Sowders, Staley, Carroll and Miller. Umpire—McQuaid. Cricaco, Sept. Rosult of today's game: Chicago. 03103080 *8 Cleveiund, 0000018383 0-7 Baso hits—Chicago 10, Cleveland 11 Er- rors—Chicago 5, Cloveland 3 Chicago—Dwyer and Darling; Clevel; Beattin and Suteliffe. Umpire—Lynch. WASHINGTON, Sept. 21.—Result of to-day’s game Washington . Bostou ‘Twelve mnings, Base hits—Washiogton 12, Boston 9. Er- rors—Washington 9, oston 3. Ratterios— Washington—Haddock and Daly; Hoston— Clarkson, Keily and Ganzel. ' Umpire— Powors. | Game called at the end of twelfuh inaing on account ot darkness. . 0000080100004 2100031000000~ 4 PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2 game: Philadelphia. 0 2 New York. 0 0 Base hits a 0, New York 0. Errors—niladeiphia 4, New York 1. Bat- os— Philadelphia — Day and Clement; New York—Welch and Brown. Umpire— Knight. Gamwe called at the end ot sixth inniag on account of darkness, —Result of to-day’s 001 0-8 6 0.1 0—-7 A BROOKLY N, gawe: Brooklyn Columbus, 30120080 *9 020001010-4 Sept. 2L—Result of to-day’s Kunsas City ....1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 1—5 Lowsville,. ....0 0 6 1. 0 2 4 0 *— 7 St. Louis, Sept. 2L.—Result of to-day's game: St, Louis. Cincinnati Kansas Ci game: 04000000 0—4 00000100 4-5 Sept. 21. 105201083 *11 40000022 0-8 Amatenr Players. The West Omahas, by their Manag r, John Peerson, have issued & challenge Lo the Nonpareils for & game, to be played on the Omuaha base ball grounds Sept. 29, for 50 a side and gate receipts. ‘The Missouri Valleys defcated the Avacas by a score of 22 to 9. Hanu Ball, There was 2 whole lot of fun down at No, 1128 Chicago street yesterday afternoon. Pat Kirby and P. McAndrews played a game of hand ball for $10 a side and Kirby won. The struggle was the best two in three, 21 points, Following this was a four-handed contest, which resulted in & wrangle. P. J. Kirby and M. T, Kilgallon were matched against J.J. Byrveand J. M. Burke. The latter team won the first and second gawes, but n the third the ball was bursted and a kick on the part of the former team ensued. The contest was for medals, but none of them have yet been given out, and perhaps never will Le. Kirby cluimed « foul and the ref- erce has not yet given in his decision, The origimal arrangement was that the quartette should play for the best of six games out of cleven, ¥he medals to be given out ure for the state champions After this ruction Councilman Mike Lee and Ed Brennan played 21 points, and the alderman wus defeated & manner that gratified EQ's friends, Oue week from to-day Councilman John N. Burke, of South Omaha, who owns & huna ball court, and D. A, Hart, proprietor of the Omaba court, will bave & contest in South Omaha for $100 & side. Ioth these men are said to be experts.at hand ball, sud a lively contest is anticipated. On the'same day Councilman Lee and Jim Breanan will struggle for a medal. ool Late Base Ball News, 1y ek Crooks left for Columbus last evon- ng. Last game of the season this afternoon, Everybody go. Dad Clarke will play in California through- out the winter, and 50 will Nagle, Young Abbey, of Kearney, hus the stuff for u ball player in his composition, Nagle will probably be with the Wash- next season aud Clarke with Ciu- BALTIMORE, Result of to-day’s Baltimore Big George Wiison, one of Omaha's lasy year's catchers, this 'year with Worcester, along with Pitehér Burkett, has been sold to Indianapolis for §2,500, Second Baseman Crooks, of Omaha, cost Columbus §1,600, und the same club may buy Pitcher Clarke and Catcher Nagle. Brook- iyn also wunts the pair.—Chiengo Tribune, Crooks cost Columbus $1, Brookiyn and Washington are both after Nagle, and Boston and Cincinnati after Clarke, Young Freeman did quite well in yester- day’s game, but some remarkable fielding helped bim out materially, so far s buse hits were concerned. ey Indoor Counterpart of kield Game. Williams® great game of 52 cards, on dia- mond boards, 18 counters for 18 men; score cards, For sale 1 Owaha atsporting goods, book and fancy stores. e ‘The comiittee avpointed by the various Knights of Pytoias lodges w arrange for th entertainment of tho grand lodge, which moets bere on October 8, held a meeting last night Lo complete urrangements, but no definite sotion was taken. Itis about set- tled that the entertainmeat will consist of a carriage drive about the city to the various points of interest. There will be no banquet or ball, as the commitiee are agroed that affair of that kind savors of the chestout. ‘The sessious of the grand lodge will be held in the lodge room of Nebraska No. 1, on Fourteeuth street. e Last evening Mrs, Jobn A. Harbaugh in- vited a number of ner friends to her hospit- ablo home on Douglas apd Seventeenth streets, where they were entertained by @ vuwber of readings by Mrs. Johu Bailey, THEY SAID GOOD-BYE AND GO An Blegant Banquet Tendered Land Oommissioner Groff. FELLOW ATTORNEYS' FAREWELL, The Dougias County Bar Wino and Dine in Honor of the Eminent Jurist's Promotion — The Banguet and Speeches. An Elegant Banquer. Tt was a happy farewell, that tenderod Judge Lowis A. Groff, therecently appointed commissioner of the general laud office, at the banquet given by the Douglas County bar at the rooms of the Omala club last night Sparkling wine flowod like water, the merry jest went round and the usually staid snd enrnest men who day by day either plead before the bar of Justioe for their fellow men or sit in judgment upon the diMenit problems presented, gave themselves up to an evening of enjoyment, among the chisf' features of which was the congratulation of him who has beon honored by the chief executive in being called to one of the most important positions in the national goverament. It was about 8 o'clock when the cuest of the evening, attired in the conventional dress suit, his handsome face flushed with the ax- citoment of the occasion, arrived and ook his place in the drawing room, where he re- ceived ench successive visitor and responded t0 the hearty congratulations bestowed., ‘The club rooms had been espacially pre- pared for the occasion, and everything be- spoke the fact that no pains had been spared by the parties in charge to make the ovent as pleasant as possible. ‘The rooms looked even more cheerful than usual, whilo it apbeared as thopgh every one was In the best of humor, and bent upon giving Judge Groft the most pleasant farewell possible, ‘The dining hall was a marvel of beauty and symetrical arrangement. - Klegaot - floral specimens greeted tho eye on every haad. The two main pillars were beautifully wreathed with smilax, and the. many gar- land, and boquets of the choicest. blossoms shed a pleasing fragrance over tho apart- ment. I'he table was a triumph of the caterer’s urt, and was arranged in the form of an U, with covers laid for -sixty-four ruests, Here and there were huge vases filled with the rich flowers, while the many baskets of fruit of all kinds added to the gorgeous appearance of the festive voard. Opposite the place of honor was a confeo- tioner's piece, entitled “The General Land Oftice,” one end of ‘wlich was ndorned with & mammoth cornucopii in bright colors, from which issued a host of the good things of the land. At the other end was the fizure of a man standing at the desk of the goneral land commissioner, which was entitled,. “*Taking the Oath,” the whole forming a very pleas- ' to look upon. The Mareh to Supper 1toom. At 8:35 the signal was given to enter the banquet tall. Judge Groff oscorted by Hon. J. M. Woolworth led the way, followed by Judges Doano and Wakely. Judge' Savage and Hon, A. J. Poppleton. Attorneys Am: brose and Covells imuediately preceded Mr. B. Rosowater and Attorngy Brock. Then came J hn L. Webster, Chas. Ofat, Fdward Simeral, Hon. W.J. Congell, Ar- thur Wakely, Frank Moores, clerk of the district court, and_Sherifft Coburn. in pairs and behind them followed the remainder of the party. The hoad of the table was occupied by Judge Groff, at whose right sat Hou. J. M. Woolworth, master of ceremonies, and Judgo Doane. At his left were Juage Wakely, A. J. Poppleton and Judge Savage. The gentlemen who were present were Hon. Lewis A, Groff, the guast of tne evon- ing: Hon, J. M. Woolworth, mmaster of core- monics; Jndges Doane and Wakély of tho district’ Court; ‘Hon.' Chas. F. Munderson. United States senator from Nebyaska; Hon. W. J. Connell; member of congress froin tho first'discrict; B, Rosowater, editor of The Bee: G. M. Hitchoook, of the World-Herald ; Fred Nye, of the Republ can: Clom. Chase, of the Excelsior; John T. Bell, of the Mercury, Sheriff William Cobura, ' District Clerk, Frank E. Moores, J. E. Congdon, Major J. S. Clarkson, George H. Hunt, W. 8. Strawn, Hon, A. J. Poppieton, W. 8. Pop- pleton, E. W. Simeral, W. S. Cartis, . P. English, Charles Offut, General John C. Cowin, C. S. Montgomery, Hon. John L. Webster, Arthur C. Wakeley, T. J. Ma- nouey, James H. McEnwost, Chirles J. te] W. H. ljams, C. E. Clapp, C. F. Breckenridge, R. W. Breckenridge, 13. B! Kennedy, W, F. Gurley, C. 1. Keular, E. M. Bartlett, C. M. Powell, Warren Switaler, R. E. Gaylord, Lee Esteile, J. W. Savage, W. R, Morris, Hon. John M. ‘Thurston, M. Lindsay, Georgo E, sPritchett, George W. Shields, J. y, George I Gilbert,G. W. Ambrose, John L Redick, Champion’ S. Chause, J. H. McCullough, - Charles H, Bald- win, C. H. Brown, Hon.' John B. Howley, Jumes Neville, H. J. Duvi3, E. J. Cornish and W. E. Annin. The Banquet. The menu was elegant and was qualatly arranged in the form of a brief, the title page of which was inscribed as follows: IN RE, Dinner to Hon. Lewis A. Groft At'the Rooms of the Omaha Club, September 21, 1389, BRIEF, The menu proper began with : DiNNER Brief, 0 HoN. LEWIS A, GROFF. *All offices carry, in the eye of the law, an honor along with them, because shey: imply a superiority of parts and abilities; being supposed to be always filled with those that are most able to execute them.” - L Bl Com. 978; *“The office of Land Commissioner has at- tained the dignity of a donstitutional posi- tion,” State ve Liedtke, 9 Neb, 465. T. Ammontillado. ol Little Neck Clams.” " Celery. “These are subjoct 10 private entry.” Smiley vs Sampson, 1 Neb:'83, i Consomme, “Reversed and romande Riewe vs MoCormi L. ok, 11 Neb. 201, Sauterne, Filet of Bass a la Normande. Potato Croquettes, Small Patties of Shrimp. “I'hese proceedings are interlocuiory wnd by no means final.” Soe Merriam vs Gordon, 17 Neb; 525, . Chateau Leoville. Filet of Chicken a la Perigruoux. French Peas. “It must be shown that these are original entrivs.” Van Every vs Fitzgerald, 1 Neb, 8. v. Roman Punch, “If from auy cuuse the panel shall not bo full, the court may order the balliff w fill the sawo,” Neh, Supreme Court Rules No. 15, Vi, Pommery Sec. Roast Young Turkey, Stuffed with Truffies. “‘Merger takes place when the greater and a less estate meet in the same persol Miller vs Finn, 1 Neb, 209, viL, Lobster Salad. & ';T.he prayer in this case is for gencral re- ot.! Bunz vs Cornelius, 19 Neb. 107, VIKL Boned Turkey en Bellevue. “T'his amounts in effect to a satisfaction.” Reynolds vs Cobb, 16 N‘h. 853, 1x, . A Charlotte Russe. *It seemeth that this word is fn English a puddiog, for in & pudding s not commonly put one thing alone, but one thing with other things together," 1L Bl Com. 190, x. Cheese, Crackers. Fruits, Cafe Naolr, “It appearing that substantial justice has been done, ings are afMrmeod.” Por Maxwo) in Brown vs Rowcers, 20 Neb. 5479 At the concfusion of the feast the follow. ing toasts were responded to, as per order of arrangement: 9CO. roAsTa: “Misconduct,-af Counsel Not Ground of Error Unless Excepted to.” Cropsey va Averill, § Neb. 160. “The Land yoyws of the United States.” Smiley vs Sampson, 1 Neb, 56. A. J. Poppleton. wIho Civil Service.” “There Mudl 'Bo a Judgment ot Ouster Agdinat the Tncumbent.” Statepy $heldon, 10 Neb, 55, 1».‘. W. J. Connell. “Sholl We Hhv'n National Divorce Act?” Thomas vs Thomas, 16 Neb, 559 J. G, Cowin. “Tho Groat West.” Wild v& Wooley, 16 Neb, 550, J. 1., Webater. “The United States Senate.” Tonnant's casa, 8 Nob, 409, Hon. C. F. Manderson, “The Federal Courts.” Wilcox vs Draper, 13 Neb. 151 Goorge E. Prithett. **Motion in Arrest." Dodge vs The People, 4 Nov. 230 ames W. Savage. e Railronds.! Co. vs B. & M: R R. Co,, 19 Neb, 3860, Jonn M. Thurston. “The_Judiciary.” In re Lewis A. Groff et al., 21 Neb, 647, Hon, B. Wakel “The Pross.” Vifquain vs Finoh, 15 Neb, 507, G. M. Hitehcock. The speechess J. M. Woolworth, the toastmaster, spoke as follow: Gentlemen, we will proceed now with the call of the cnses assigned for to-day. [Laugh- ter]. No higher tribute can be paid to a man's character than to select him for the determination of & controversy be- tween conflicting parties. It implies judgment, learning, character and res- olution ~ to resist the persuasion on the one side and the criticisms on the other side; and, to come forth from such a service accepted by both parties, with the judgment, if not the appreval, at least, re- ceived as tonest and faithful and intended to be just, is ao achievement, even when the service is between individ- uals of @ _ very high order But, when the person called to this service is called by & community, & multitude, is called not to render one judgment, but to render many judgments upon many contro- versies coming before him from evory quar- ter, and comes forth from that service with the approval of his fellow-citizens; nccepted s one who has brought to that service good intention, # resoluto determination to do rignt, adequate learning and competent judgment; that man has uchieved a position that man has rendered a service very rare in tho world. [Applause. 1 can only say that it is a great gratification to the bar of Douglas county and the bar of this judicial district that he, who jzoes forth from a brief judicial service with the ap- proval of his fellow citizens and of the com- munity on all sides, and is advanced to a higuer, a more responsible, a more laborious situation of like character, is our guest this evening. Gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to present 1o you the guest of the evening, the Hon. Lewis A. Grdff. [Great applause.] Judge Groff then arose und spoke as fol- lows: )3, i Mr. Toastmagter and gentlemen of the ar: You know that for nearly three years it hus been my dwiyto listen to,and be instruct- ed and entertwined by you. I am here, to-night, 1n the same attitude. ‘I'here is another reason why I shall not attempt o make a speech. You are my friends. But, géntlemen, you must not tako my brevity 1o e a sign of indifference Could you see jny’ heart, you would rea there my dex \ppreciavion of this proof of your kinaly feelitig. In the picturdof the ideal juage and man, 80 eloquently d¥awn by Chancellor Wool worth, [ recognize far more clearly the par- tial hand of a friénd than my own attain- ments. I am keenly sensible that for what- ever success has'litténded me I am largely in- debted to the SuppoTt of the bar, the press and the peoplé. “That 1 "have not been uu- grateful is my greatest merit. Respecting vhe office to which the president has appownted we, I can only promise tuat, in the administration of its affairs, 1 shall endeavor to do my whole dnty. 1 thank you gentlemen of the bar for this evidence of your esteem, and you, associates of the bench, for tho fraternal support you havs always given me; and you, gentlemen of the press, I thank for the fairuess with which you have dealt with my public ‘acts and the courtesies you have shown me as neighbor and wan. A. J. Poppleton then responded to tho “Land Laws of the United States.” He re- ferred to history, snowing from what countries the United States had acquired title to a grest part of its domain, and that one among the heritage of its veople was that of the laws which protected them in their possession of the land which they had acquired in purchase. He also enumerated the various means by which land holders hud become possessed of their holdings and closed witha fervent tribute to the encr ability and integrity of Judge Groff in his cupacity both as a lawyer and a jurist, Hon. W. J. Connell, in respouse to the toast of *The Civi] Service,” stated he be- lieved that, in a recent interview which he hud the honor and privilege of having with tho president, he but reflected the sentiment of the gentlemen vresent when he stated that Judge Groff was not only oune of the most approachablo of men, but, at the same time, one of the most unapproachuble of wen,—a man whose honesty and integrity could not be questioned. Now, he was to talk in regard to civil servi and had pre- pared a speech of some length on that subject, He had con- cluded, however, to waive that privilege in view of the eight or ten who were 1o follow him, and that those present might listen to them on more important sub- jects than his own. C. Cowin spoke upon ‘“hail we have a national divoree law?!" He paid an eloquent tribute to Judge Groff, and then, addressing bimself o nis. sul showed the inconsistency of the divorce luws in various dtates of the union. He wstanced @ case which illustrated his point that a man might have a8 many wives as he wanted in the states, that they would all be legal wives, and that in tho matter of right of dower, when it might be claimed in the state of Ne- braska, the claim could not ve contested. He said, “If I were a legislator 1 would make but one ground of divarce for the man and many grounds for tae woman. I take it the experience of all of us is that the woman needs the protection of the law, and though many & divorce is granted on the part of the bhusband it frequontly occurs that the custody of (ehildren is given to the mother, 1t 18 the geandest thing to me in courts that it isshd mother, poor, helpless and weal, teat alwiys steps up and takes the custoav of the childeon,” Eloguent speeches were made by other gen- tlemen whose numes -appoar above and to which refercnce willhe made later, the question, AMUBEMENTS, Edward Harrigd8, who will be at the New Grand opera house ou Wednesday evening next, announced “SOIY Lavender” as the play for the one night @@gagement in Omaha, on s return to New York from a highly suc- cessful and exterlié engagement on the Pacific coast. It {8'be of the most popular plays in bis repertbifd, many considering it to be the best one:Certain it is that his character work in phrtraying the fallen bank clerk has not beew'sqaled in years, if ever It is a well-studied portrayal of a character to boseen in every city., Though he fall ever 80 low, the man of whom *Old Laven- der” is a type never forgets his gentlemanly training, his courteousness, or his use of good language. Thero is a strong moral les- 8on taught 1 “Old Lavender’—in fact, sev- eral such lessons, and thos » people who des- ory the stage for its so-called evil influences, would do well to see a play such as Mr, Har- rigan wiil present at the New Graad on ednesday evening next. The sale of re- served seats will open Friday morning. “The Fakir,”” Paul Potter's new musical farce-comedy, will open at the Boya on to- morrow evening sud contivue for three evenings. Tho company opened the New Grand opera house 1n St. Joseph last week, laying to inmense business, The Evening Nows, of that city, in its review of the per- formance, said: *'Mr, Potter has gotleu Lo~ gether & play which is fully equal to auy of Cnarlia Hoyt's productions,and in many ways infinitely -urnor, ospogjaily in the faot that there is Mthing coarse in “The Fakir," The company is the strongest of its kind that been seen in St. Josesh in years. There was 1ot & person on the stage but who was an artist in his or her line, “Mr. Seabrooke, a comedian who was voted u succoss years ago, impersonated the large-bearted, brusque old fakir. It was a delightful bit of character acting, marred somewhat by the aforomentioned sentiment, which was out of Mr. Seabrooko's line. Mr, Seaman, u clever speoialist, caaght the gal- lery immediately in_his (erman songs and dances, while Mr, See, Mr. Edmonds, Mr. Doner and that talented old veteran, Mr. Craven, jumsed into popular favor at once. Of the female portion of the cast too much praise can hardly bo given, They were indi- viduaily and collectively pretty, graceful, vi- vacious and oracularly euphonious.’ On Thursday, Friaay and Saturday of this wenk Nelhe McHenry, the famous soubrette, supported by the principals of the old Sal bury Troubadours, will appear at the Boyd n Bronson Howard's comedy, “Green-Room Fun.”? The following is a brief idea of the plot: A party of society young people feel called upon to give an amateur dramatic en- tertainment for the benefit of the liwtle can- nibuls in the benighted lands, The mishaps and controtemps which naturally occur dur- ing their endeavors to produce a roaring melodrama entitied *‘The Kagle of the Crag,’”” are ludicrous in the extreme, especially us they are presumed to be instructed by acom- petent stage manager who 18 a supposed pop- ular tragedian. The first two acts are taken up with the divers plans and other prepara- tons for the public appearance, among which are various mistakes of a most ludicrous na- ture, The third act pictures the nights of the performance, giving views of the ' stage as well as the grecuroom, disclosing frantic efforts of the stage manager o bring order out of amateur chaos. Wherever Chiarlos A. Gardner (Our Karl) has appeared, in “Fatherland,” he has been flattered with large audiences, many of whom wore the_ better class of Germans, who have universaily commended the very delightfui German character that ho as- sumes in this new und beautiful littlo_com- ody. The scene is in the heart of the Tyrol, which is, of course, the German-speaking half of that provinee. Tho plot is the simple story of a Tyrolese guido saving the life of an American widow's child, and_afterward protecting them from the designs of the widow’s brother-in-law, and naturally culmi- nating in his marryiug the widow. The plot enhances the merit of the performance, which consists of a strict delineation of local character, costumes and customs. The cen- tral figure is Karl Garduer, as Herman Lo pold, the guide, who is given an_opportunity 10 sing, which he does with great success, and to dance, which he does most gracefulty. B that characteristic German _combination of natural and falsetto_voice, Gardner sings several pretty songs. The most pleasing is ““The Lilac,” and us its perfume is wafted through the entire play, and as it isso catch it will be heard on every street in afew days. The reserved seat sale will open to- MOrrow morning. During the coming week the Bden Musee will be a veritable paradise for the patrons of that popular resort. Among the muny features will be the marvelous midgct Jknown a$ “the King of the I3lfs.”” This won- der is twenty-one years old and weighs but eight and one-quarter pounds. Senor Garcias Salterio players will be other features. These will be joined by Collins & Barton in song ana dance; the Putnam twin sisters, in anew repertoire; Iivans, the ambidextrous manipulator; Walton, the merry momus of music; Amelia D Jean, the prima donna vocaist; Hoyt & Margzreson in novel dancing, and a host of other attractions. THE SPEED RING, Grand Circuit Racos. NEW YORK, Sept. 21.—[Special Telegram to Tur Bre.—The grand circuit meeting ended at Fleetwood to-dey with four races, all of which were won in straight heats by the favorites. It was clear and cool and a ood crowd attendtd. The special for Gean Smith and Harry Wilkes was a one-sided affair, as the former had not his usual speed, and Witkes beat him as he pleased. Next weelk the circuit closes with four days of racing at Poiut Breeze park, Philadelphia. Summary: STAKE FOR FOUR-YEAR-OLDS—$1,200, Repetition, by Red Wilkes, (Davis)..1 Gillig (Goldsmith) 2 Gurnoy (Gurney) Time—2:21 runse $1,000, Kmma, by Egbert, (Wilson) . ¥ ilkkes (Girabestatter) rURSE $1 : Goneva S., by Abdallah (McCarthy).. .. Kit Onrry (Kygor) ... Calvin A, Sprague (Ayer) Company (C l:lsmit’h) Harry Wilkes, (Downer) . et n Smith (Goldsmith) . i L 2:19, 2 Louisvil LouisviLLe, Sept. 21.—This was the third day of the annual meeting of the Lowsville Jookoy club. The weather was olear and the track good. Summary: All ges, ono_mile—Novada won, Carus socond, Wary third. Time—1 437 Mile and one-sixteenth—Bandolette won, Harry Glenn scooud, Burch third. Bolls Mead maiden stakes, two-ye: three-fourths of @ milo—Kittie Ch won, Ebervy second, Ban Chiel third, Time r-olds, throc-fourths of @ milo— won, Beth Broeck second, Lave- view third. Two-ye Fiyer seead. Lidy Jano third, Half-milo—Sis. Olee wo uglisn Lady, third. T b0%¢) Winner second,, 5035, Bostor Races, Bostox, Sept. 2L.—The track av Franklin park to-duy was fotlock deop fu mud. Sum- mary: “Three-forrths of a mile—Romp won, Al- fred B. second, Flageoletta third, Time— 1375, Milo and one-eightb—Lady Pulsifor won, Yoberg second, Reward third, ‘Limo—2:06, One mile—Mira won, Keynote second, Carric G third, Time $ Boven-oighths of a mile—California won, fourth, over hurdies—T: ijero second, Voltigeur third, ., S .—|Special Tolo- 3ee,|—The Overland park races opened to-aay. The attendauce was light of account of the threatening weather. The track was ln a fair condition, Sum- mary : First race, running, seven-eightbs of a mile—Ollie Beajamin won, Hindoo Rose sce- ond, Receiver third. Time—1:3337, Second raco, Colorado St. Leger, one and one-quarter miles—Justice won, Receiver second, Sympathetics third. Time—2:171¢. Third race, trotung, ) class—Gypsy Queen won, Jasper second, Little Joe third. Best 4 Fourth race, trotting, throe-year-old class —Faust won three straight heats, Our Me- Gregor socond, Martha third, Best time— PRV’ Gravesend Races. Gravesexp, Sept. 21.—The track and weather to-day were superb. Jockey Garri- son is again riding for the Belmont stable, the differences between Belmont and the rider occasioned by Raceland’s defeat belng adjusted. Summary: Three-fourths of & mile—Fordham won in 1:153¢, Volunteor second, Cracksman third. Miléand one-sixteenth~Strideaway won in 1:48%¢, Badge second, Benedictine tiird, ‘Phree-fourtus of & mile—Magoate won in 1:16, Ballarat second, Ruperta third. ‘Mile and one-cightli—Come to Taw won in 1:56, Reporter second, Madstone third. Three fourths of & mile—Luella Black- buro won in 1:17, Major Daly second, June Day third. e mile—Harrister won in 1:44, Oarsman second, Macbeth third. For a disodered liver try Beecham's Pills, DOUGLAS COUNTY DENOCRACY The Unterrified Hold a Session With Open Doors, POW-WOW OF PARTY LEADERS, The Primaries Called For October 11 and the Oonventlon] the Day Following—Pat Ford's ln- fluence on the Market. A Bourhon Conferenos. The Douglas county democracy hald an important and open session in the parlors qf Julius Meyer, on Tweifth and streots yesterday afternoon. cognac brandy was the center of attraction until Euclid Martin, chairman of the county committee, wiolded the gavel and called the meeting to order. The following mombers were present: First ward, Andrew Fricke and Walter Brandeis; Second, James Don- nelly, sr., and Thomas Callopy; Third, Pav Ford ana Adam Snyder; Fourth, A. Moy- niban; Fifth, Henry Ostoff and 13, McGinng Sixth, James Donvelly, jr. and Paul Sascho Seventh, Mahoney and P, W. Birk- hauser; Ninth, T. J. Mahonoy and W. A. Gardner; South Omaha, Thomas Rocks Union pricinct, Henry Ludington; West Omaha, Charles Tietz; McArdle, James MeArdle. The following of the committes were ab sent: Fourth ward, J. J. O'Connor; Eighth, Paul Platz and John Belick; John Conway South Omahaz H. L, Link, Millara precinet F. M. King, Florence; D. W. Cannon, Chi- cago; Sam Van Lyock, Valley; Georgo K. Timme, Jefferson; Henry Russor, Dougias; L. W. Denton, Waterloo; George Gilson, Elkhorn, The Eighth was the only ward in tne city that was not represented. The proceedings of the committee were opened by Pat Ford, who moved that the state and county convention be a “‘wheel within a wheel,” that is, that but one set of primaries be held. The motion was sus. tained. J.J. Manoney broke up an informal discussion on the time of holding the county primaries and convention by propounding motion to the effect that the primaries to se- lect dolegates to the county convention be held October 11 and the convention on the afternoon following. Chairman Martin cast an eagle eye about the room ana remarked that “there were no doubr some individuals presont that would be can- diaates for office, and that an o portunity was oven for them 1o express their prefereuce as ragards the dates. I'hore were about thirty-five individuals in the room, and about twenty-nine of them blushed—that meaut tay nine candidates. ‘Che fact that there had been somo talk of the aspirants to office advancing woans wherewith to defray the expense in getting out naturalization papers and like inc - tals, coupled with a decoction of suppressed gall'and democratic modesty, was the means of doing away with a voluminous supply of crude oratory. After a pamful siler the chairman put the motion and the dales, as above, were selected. Messrs, Suyder and Fricke were appointed a committee to se- cure & hail and make other arrangements for the to-be-chosen delegates. The matter of ward and precinct repre- sentation was next taken up, and was_tho means of arousing the astute Paddy Ford from u comatose state of providing somo other attraction for his occulars, that wero rested calmly ye: firmly on thd gin flask that by this tilne bore “evidence of having been assailed on an elaborate scd He saud: “Sout Omeehaw is intoitled to as many voatz fur ea wahrd as iny wabrd in this cty. She cashts more voats, dimecratic ‘voatzs, than they do here. Oi make a motischn that she be allowed siven ripresintitives for ach ward, which will give er Lwinty-ate voulzs instid ov but the erstwhile Patrick s suddenly side-tracked by J. J. Mahons who accused hiwn of making misrepresenta- tions to the committee. The latter stated that the First ward polled a heavier demo- cratic vote than all the four wards in South Omaha combined. Mr. Maboney then moved that each ward in the city of Omaha be en- titled to seven delegates, each ward 1n South Omabia three delegates, and the country pre- cincts one delegate each. The motion was sustained. The registry law was then taken up for discussion. It was foreign to the knowledge of numerous mewbers of the committee as regurds its exact measure- ments, but an individual who “dechned to make himself known' warned the com- mittee to adhere to the specifications of the law, in_view of casting a full demoeratic vote. The places for holding the primaries were decided upon as follows, no change being made from last year where the ward or precict was not represent: First ward—918 South Tenth strect: Second —1601 Vinton; Third—1004 Davenpo Fourth Planters’ hotel; Fifth— Eogive house Six- toenth and Izard; Sixth—Lake st tween Twenty-sixth and ‘I'wen Seventh and Eighta— Twenty-ninth and Faroam; South Omaba, ward—Corner of N und Twenty-sixth: Sec udge Levy's office, Twenty-sixth 3 Third —Kilker's hotel; Fourth— building; Millard, house; Kloren - Bierbach's hall; Unon—Henry Ludington's residence; Valloy—Fouts' ha Unchaneed. same as last yoar: West Omaha Sheeley’s schoolhouse; McArdla—MceArdle's schoolfiouse: Douglas s last y Waterloo—Mayhew’s h: aa last year. A communication signed by Lows Heim rod and others was r king that the polling place of the Second ward be cither estublished at Sixteenth and Williams or at Kessler's ball, on South Thirteenth street, 80 a8 to be more central, It was tabled with- out discussion. Julius Meyer then brought up the subjecy of naturaliz that some responsible person, should guarantee the payment of naturaliza- tion papers, otherwise Clerk Moores, of the aistrict court, would not extend credit on the same. He stated that he had done 50 lust year und was money out of pocket by doink 80, und he did not propose to shoulder all tho responsibility. The members again branched out in an informal discussion. Chairman Martin said: “An opinn seoms to prevail that Douglas county is sufely democratic, and that & ticket can be elected simply by putting it in the field. Such is not the case. I hold that this county is not democratio, and to be yiciorious wo will have to wako & desperate fight,” g‘"l'lml'fl 80! You're right!” came from a dozen lips, in response, The chair then, motion, appointed Julius Meyers and Joseph Tehon i commitiee of Lwo to wait upon tho clerk of the district court for the purpose of securing special rates on naturalization pa- pers. Tehon, who is the local “sycamore’ of the Wabash, accepted the position, but ully remarked that he, t0o, was *n tho " from the last campalgn The chairman wis about to proceed to the next order of business, when Paddy Ford arose, and, swingiog his mauleys promiscuously in the air, announced his allegiance to Commissioner Mount. “Phe papers have sid that oi would knoife Mount, but of intind to hilp him all oi kin,” and another chapter on “rule or ruin” was brought to a close. James Donnelly, er., stated that the vote in the Second wurd was 8o large that with two precincts a full vote could not be polled. The first precinct, ho sad, last year polled 1,433 votes, and the Second 1,146 votes, He agreed to procure the signature of the re- quired number, and ask the council 1o create an additional district. But who should guarantee the payment for naturalization papers! This was the all-linportant problem @s yet undissoluable. Finally a inance com miitee was appointed consisting of Adam Soyder, W. A. Gardner, H. ricke, James longing to the club. He thought that mors :ould Join were it not for the quartorly nes. Fred Behm made an onthusiastio spooch and offered to pay the quarterly duos of every man who wished to join the ciub, An invitation was extended to all wishing 10 join to enroll their names, and the follow- mg new names werg added to the list and each was unanimously elected a member: D. G. Rhodes, ilm'n, M. T. Black, John Norberg, N. Knodell, Thomas 8. Cott, D. A. Lynn and John Haggorty. Vi Alstaas donounced the proposition or any othor nationality ignor ing party lines and entering into an alliance of their countrym referring particularly to the meetine of Girmans o 0pposo pro= hibition. KFred Bebm aiso sided with Mr, Alstads, saying that the alliance provosed consisted mainly of domoorats It wus decided to hold the next meoting of the club on Thursday evening next at Senf’s | ball, on Nineteenth ana Viaton, After considorabio hot debate it was voted | to havo tho chairman alone prosent a list of | mames for juiwes and clerks at the coming: election. After unumber of brief spoechos the club adjourned. hith Ward Demoora wwenty-fivo democrats mot Sehroeder's hall at Twenty-fourth and Cum- ing strocts last night. J. H. Winspoar held down the chair and Cyrus D. Boll acted as secratary. ‘I'is was tho temporary organs ization. Willlam Anderson moved that the temporary organization be made permanent, but there was no second, and Mr, A. Shaw moved that the election of officers be put off for one w I'ne motion prevailed. Thend Anderson askod for permission to introduce a resolution as the club to indorse Caps tain C. B. Rustin for mayor. He made a long-wind d jlea to the members to indorse the resolution, bt opposed by soveral members who did not consider it the proper thing to indorse any particular person until aftor the regular domocratic convention. Anderss resolutivn was laid on the table for one wee On moti About the ehair appointed the following committ, on - permuanent organizgtion ! George K. Strathman, C. A. Lear cter O'Malley, William Anderson and A. Hobin. Several citizons of tho ward signed tho constitution, and the ‘meeting adjourned un- Ul next Saturday wight, when the committes on permanent orcanization will report e SCHOOLS, Facts Regarding the Attendance at This Season of the Year. There are now very nearly ten thousand pupils enrolled in the public schools of the city, an increase of 1,200 over the enrollment of lasy vear, und this s simply a samplo of the growth of the scliools i every Superintondent James feols proud of the progress of the sehools in public favor in the past six years as shown by the increase in the attendance at the publie schools and the corresponding falling off in' the attendance at private institutions. “Blowing attracts temporary atteation,” said Superintendent James, “but facts have a lasting influ Six years ago there were seven or cight well attonde! private schools inthe city. To-day the public schools ac- commodate the formor puvils of these misti tutions and there are but two schools of a vate character in the city that are pros- OMAHS remarkable schools,” . fact is shawn by the percentage s cuumerated in the school census ctually enrolled @8 pupils. The amoration last year Omaha 19,200 idren of school 43, or 64 per cent of this number, olied 1 the public schools. This is @ greater ver cent ¢n by any city m the western coun- in the publi This s of child that are Dounelly, jr., and J, J. Mahoney to solicit alms for this purpose, and in the midst of a w‘i‘ldurnull of perplexity an adjournment was aken, Second Ward Kopublicans. The Second ward republican club held & lively meting last evening in the building st the northwest corner of Tiventieth and Pierce, with President C. M. O'Donavan in the chair and D, D. O'Conuell as secretary. Judge Stenberg made & brief speech, touch- 10 on the registration law and urged the ne- cessity of every republican in the ward be- b being the aver The attendance at the schools at the close of the first weok of the present school term npared with 1 for the The attendance has 1 doublod smee 1555, when the at- tho firsi woek was 4,635, ‘The en- the present yoar will reach + Tast y tendance rollinent ppeitded show the attendanco at the various schools of the eity the first weel of the Septomber term for this year and last: BCNOOLS. (1888, 71 hool.. . lEl\I 20/ 143 81 High s Amib Bu Castellar. Center. Central. . Central Park Davenport. Dodge. Fort Omaba Franklin Gibson Hickory Lzava. .. Leavenworth, . Long Lathrop..., Mason. Omaha Paacifie Park Paul Pleasant West Om, West Side ‘Total d of each week for the 1855, 4,635 18! b,578; 1830, 9,70, R ABANDONED MEADE, Handsome Forc Forgotten, The telegraph brings the news of the prob- able abandonment of Fort Meade, Dakota, three miles from Sturgis, The troops will be sent to other posts, ouly one company being left to gaurd the proporty, Who oflicors at military headquarters say that this move is in keeping with the deter- mination of tho late General Sheridan W coucentrale troops near great centers, wnd ulso to supply me new forts for which no garrisons have as yet neen assigned. Socre Proctor, . they hold, seews to follow in th genoral's steps, because, aircady during his incumbency hé has ordered the abandonment of several Posts. The totals ut 1 last five years 1887, 7,825, 1835, , This Soon to be Meade is about cieven years old. Its seleoted by Goenoral Sheridan, und 2oue of the fluest of its kindin the country. The territory which it is intended to pr tect will be awply guarded by Forts brary aud Robinson, both of which are in the sume part of the country. ‘There are locitad at the fort six cowpanies of the Bigith (ay- alry and four companies of tho Third fn- faitry, i BREVIVIES, e offcers of the Knights of Pythias, will hold & mecting in the hull of Oriote lodige, in Loyd's opera liouss, to-morrow evening to discuss matiers perlaining (o vo t. Specht, the popular cornish mun, 3 bid in the Lichtenberger plumbiug stock, which was sold at publie auc- tion, Christ wiil 800n open a large plumbing store in the ller block, on Sixteenth street, between Howard sud Jackson, and has alrcady sent (o a beavy order for o select line of goods, Word bas reached Omaha that the divorced wife of Councilman Hascall and Gaynor, o dancing waster, well kuown in Omaha, wero warried at Atlantic City, N. J,, & few days ago. They returned home last evening. In the waltz contest at Atlantic City Gaynor took the first prize. Shariff Coburn has received a Jetter from General W. W. Lowe, president of the Coli- SOUID #BROCIALION, COmplUnONLINg Lhe deputy shoriffs who were on duty at the Coliseum duriug the exposition for their efliciency and vigilance.