Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, April 21, 1884, Page 5

e — S Read what the p say concorning the ty of Dr. Thoms oto. Mas. Dora Koch of Buffalo says: ‘“‘For eroup it s decldedly eMencious.” [Mrs, Jacob Mellisor, of Marion, Ohio, soys the same thins.] 8. 8. Graves, Akron, N. Y., ‘writes: “ITad asthma of the worst kind, one dose of Thomaa' Kelectric Oil and was ro- MNeved In » few minutes Wou'd walk five miles for Ahis medicine and pay §5 a bottle for it ” Druggist C. R Hall, Geayvile, T, says: “Cared an ulooratsd throat for'me in twenty.foue hours.' “Sat up in bed wad coughed till the clothing was wet with perspira. tion, My wifo ins that I use Thomas' lootrl O, The fiast te spoontul rel eved me. E. I Perkins, Ci Oentre, N. Y.: Thomay' Ecicot fo 0il 1a also s TIPTOP external ap plication for rheuma. ism, outs, acalds burns, bitis, bruises, eto! When visiting the drug: st ask him what he nows of Thomas' Eclectrio Oil ; if he has been long in the drug trade, be sure he will speak highly of it SOLD EVERY WHERE. 800 raOMAS EoLECTRIC O1L-§1, ) FOSTER, MILBURN & 00., Props., Buffalo, N. Y The Missouri Colony. M. H. Judd, the general traveling agent of the Union Pacific, says that the state- ment made by The Valentine Reporter, and reproduced in Tae Bee, concerning the treatment of certain colonists who lately went through from Missouri, is grossly in error. As he has much to do with the moving of such colonies, he foels that the charges made refloct on him personally, and therefore feels justi- fied in refuting them. This colony was not in his charge, or the charge of his road, but was carried over a portion of the road for the Sioux City road which had agreed to furnish the transportation, but could not on account of the carrying away of its bridge. As to the ill treat- ment of the colonists, by U. P. officials, Mr. Judd says nothing of the kind occurred. He also calls attention to sev- oral misrepresentations about the route by which he proposed to send the tour- ists, there being no ‘‘gumbo,” ‘“‘toll bridges,” ‘‘dreary stretches of sand,” etc. Mr. Judd credits the complaint made to The Reporter to the fact that there was some ill feeling among different parties, each trying to get the colonists, and Mr. Judd'’s success making others feel a little sore. o B . Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The greatest medical wonder of the world, Warranted to speedily cure Burns, Cuts, Ul- cers, Salt Rhoum, Fover Sores, Cancers, Piles, Ohillblains, Corns, Tetter, dhldppod hands. and all skin eruption, garanteed to cure in every instance, or money refunded. 25, cents por box, ——— Charitable Work, At the depot Saturday forenoon was a poor lady who was on her way from West Union, Towa, to relatives in the western part of this state. In some way the wo- man had lost her purse which contained all her money and her railroad ticket. To add to her misfortune, while at the depot in this city, her little child was taken with spasms. While the door, unfortu- nate woman was almost broken hearted over herlossand her child'sillness,she was aporoached by Mrs. E. J. Jones, of St. Paul, Minn., and Miss Mattie Hale, of Atchison, Kansas, who volunteered to befriend her, which they did. They went among the gentlemen and ladies around the depot and suc- ceeded in raising a nice little sum which was placed in the hands of the sorrowing mother. Who can ever know the thank- fulness which filled her poor heart as she said with a voice full of emotion, *‘God bless you.” The philanthopic ladies who thus be- friended the unfortunate one took their departure for the west upon the noon train and will probably never see her again, but in that last great day they will hear those joyful words, ¢‘Inasmuch as ye have done 1t unto one of the least of these, ye have done it unto me.” e —c— “ROUGH ON RATS.” Clears out rats, mice, roaches, flies, ants, || bedbugs, skunks, chipmunks, gophers, 15c. Druggisf — —— A Queer Proceeding. Saturday there arrived at the depot a green Swede woman. She bought a ticket for Mead, paying therefore two silver dollars. She still had left one ten- dollar bill and vne twenty dollar bill, Bhe went to the store of Fred. Peterson on Tenth street and bought two silk handkerchiefs for the sum of one dollar. 8he says that she handed him a twenty dollar bill and that he handed her four dollars in change. She refused to accept it and demsnded fifteen dollars more. Thereupon Peterson took back the hand- kerchiefs and gave her a five dollar bill, at the same time insisting that that was all the money she gave him. The woman went to the depot where she told her story to an officer who returned with her to the store, but it was useless, as Peter- son declared that she had only given him five dollars, The woman sat tn the depot all forenoon crying as if her heart would break, and all the while iunsisted that Poterson had 10bbed her of fifteen dol- lors, o —— These Are Solid Facts. The best blood purifier and system regulator ever placed within the reach of suffering humanity, truly is Electric Bitters. Inactiv- ity of the Liver, Biliousuess, Jaundice, Con- pation, Weuk Kidneys, or any disease of the urinary organs, or whoover requires an ap- er, tonic or mild stimulant, will always nd Electric Bitters the best and only certain cure known. They act sucely and quickly, every bottlo vusranteed to give entire satis- faction or money refunded, Sold at fifty oeats & bottlo by O, ¥, Goodman. — Funeral of Mrs, McShane, Nothwithstanding the unpleasantuess of the weather, aud the almost impassa- ble ecndition of the roads, the funeral of Mrs. Mary McShane was largely attended., Baturday morning After high mass at St Philomena’s cathedral a very lengthy cortege follow- od thejremains to their last resting place. C — A REMARKABLE ESOAPE, Mrs. Mary A. Dailey, of Tunkhannock, Pa. was afilicted for six yoars with Asthma an Bronchitis, during which time the best physi- clans could give no relief, Her life was do- wpaired of, until in lust October she procured & Bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery, when {mmediate relief was felt, and by continuing its uss for a short time she was completely ouuzl,l"hlnlug in flesh 50 Jpounds, in few months. Fres Trial Bottles of this certain cure of all Throat and Lung Diseases at C. ¥, (lood- ssn's Drug Btore, Larve Bottles §1 00, _THE OMAHA. Monday Morning, Avril 21 Notice to Advertisors. H. 8. Smith, who has for the past year | Sixty-five Thousand Square Fect of filled tho position of manager of the advertis- ing department of Tie Bicx, hay leased the city advertising of this paper. and will hereaf- ter have complete control of that departmont. E. RosewATER, President Ber: Publishing Co, LOCAL BREVI;I‘IES. —An excursion party from New York city passed through this city Saturday noon en route to San Francisco. ~A farmer's team indulged in a little gallop up Harney strcot Saturday, They were captured at the corner of Sixteenth stroet, without serlous damage. On Thursday a special train containing thirtoen carloads of household goods and farm machinery, and two coaches filled with omi- grants, went to Sidnoy over the Union Pacific. —TParties broke into a house on North Twelfth street last night and took a lndics’ cloak aud dress and several loss valuable arti- They enterod through » window, which As yot thera is clos, was aftorwarda found open. no clue to the robbers. —At the First Baptist church yestorday morning tho pastor, Rev. J., W, Harris, an- nounced that he wished the church would raiso the debt, which amouhted to $5,700. Mr. Seaman mado some historical remarks and an appeal to the congregation, At its close tho pastor called for pledges, and £6,600 was its liberal response. —J, Brandish, who is employed in tho U, P. shor, was painly hurt Friday while ofl- ing machinery. The end of an iron tube struck his face and cut a deep gash between the left eyo and nose and over the nose. It was marrow escapo for the eye. Dradish was taken to the hos ital. —Mention was made of a disorderly house on Leavenworlh street, a fow evenings sinco. It has been nscertalned that an orror was made, and that the gontleman and his wife, who occupy the house referred to are respect- ablo and hard working people. The item was called forth, however, by the unseemly actions of certain neighbors in a yard adjacent to tho bouse mentioned. PERSONAL, L. D. Owens, of Albion, is at the Metropol- itan, J. D. Dillenbach, Denver, is at the Metro- politan, Sam Rust, of Holyoke, Mass., is at the Moetropolitan. A. J, Renver and G. B. Askley, of Cincin- nati, aro guests cf the Mosropolitan. Rudolph Hartz, of Davenport, Ta., is stop- ping at tho Metropolitan. Henry Groen, Madison Square, N. Y., is at the Metropolitan. ¥. J. Beecham, of Milwaukee, is at the Metropolitan. L. T. Kelley, Metropolitan. J.D. Nelson and wife, G. A. Herrick and A. Disjardios, of Chicago, are at the Metro- politan, The many friends of Mrs, Frank Arnold will bosorry tohear that she is very ill a her home on Davenport street, Dr. A. 8. Billings and family left on the 17th for the Mississippi sea coast in search of health and recreation, and hope to retirn soon greatly bencfitted by the trip, General Manager Touzalin, of tho Atchi- son, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad, is in tho ¢ity, and will remain here several days, He has large property and financial interests in Omaha. He is well satisfied with the progress Omahais making, and is surprised at the wonderful real estato boom. Mr, Touzalin is always welcome in Omaha, where he has a host of friends. Lincoln, is stopping at. the A BAKERY BURNED. Mr. Kubovec's Place of Business Nearly Consumed by Fire Last Night. At 11:30 o'clock last night an alarm of fire was turned in from box 8. The fire proved to be in the brick building almost opposite Casper's beer hall, at the corner of Williams and Thirteenth streets. This structure was built only last summer and was used by its owner, Frank Kubovec, as a dwelling and also as a bakery, known throughout ‘the city as Prag’s bakery. How the fire originated is not really known. Mr, Kubovec and his family left their home at 8 o,clock in the even- ng to attend a ball in Casper's hall and were there when the alurm was given, Thoe owner thinks it must haveoriginated from sowme of the ovens in the basement story, used as a bakeshop, the department in reaching the fire, from the almost impassable coadition of the roads. No, 1 went no farther than Thirteenth and Harney, and No, 3 lwp{:ed near the railroad. No, 2 and the hook and fadder truck were the only carts that reached the burning building The boys of No. 1 and 3, however, left their carts and assisted the members of No. 2at the fire, The inside of the building and its contents are almost a - SEEREL S TIERTEEe e OMAHA DAILY BEE--MONDAY. APRIL 21, 1¢84 DAILY BEE. | LARGEST IN THE WORLD. The Linivger & Melcall {Company’s Agricnltaral Implement and Machinery Warehonse. Floor, Stocked With Tmplementa, Machinery, Wagons, Oar- riages and Buggies. A roprosentative of Tre Brron Satur- daymade a tour of the agricultural imple- ment warchouse of the Lininger & Met- calf company, and was surprised to find it a much more extensive establishment than he had ever supposed. The main building is a substantial brick structure, in the shape of an L, four stories and basement. The number ef square foet for storage is 65,000, making it the larg- est agricultural implement warehouse in the world by about 10,000 feet. Three large elevators carry the goods from floor to floor, and just now they are kept moving all the time in receiving and shipping goods. The warehouse is admirably located for the transaction of business, it being close to the Union Pacific and B, & M. rail- road tracks, and having a switch running to its shipping platforms. Every floor of the warehouse is stocked with agricul- tural implements, wagens, carriages and buggies, and the company although hay- ing the largest warehouse of the kind in the world hag no room to spare. Tho shipping season for agricultural imple- ments and machinery is about closing with this company, all of their country agents and dealers having been supplied. The season for the trade in wagons, carriages and buggies is now beginning and the company expect to do an immense busi- ness in this line. They make a specialty in carriages and buggies, and carry a very large and well selected stock. Last year they sold nearly 1,200 buggies and his year they expect to sell over 1,600, Great diffioulty was experienced by [ M Their patrons are principally farmers. This shows that our farmers are in pros- perous circumstances and are abandoning the ‘“‘lumber wagon” as a vehicle of plea- sure. They now drive into town either in carriages, light spring wagons or bug- gies, and are taking some comfort. The prices at which the Lininger & Metcalf company sell their carriages and buggies enable any farmer in moderate circum- stances to possess a light-running vehi cle. Their stock embraces a large num- on April 24, 1884, unier More arrests will follow, Lowis Johnson was held under £500 bail for his appearance before the distiict court for perjury. The trouble arose from the recent disturbance in the col- ored church. Charles Gordon for having committed the crime of assault and battery upon Elizabeth Grogory, was sentenced to five days imprisonment and to pay a fine of €5 and the costs of prosecution. Saveral informations against property holders for refusing to obey the order of the police officers, to clean their allays, have been filed in the police court, CORTLAND. A New Town on lhc—Bnalricc Exten- Sion of the 0, & R, V. Raulroad, ——— Remarkable Growth—About Eighty Buildings Erected in Less Than Three Months—A Bplendid Location—Excellent Op- portunities. Early this spring the Union Pacific completed tho Beatrice extension of the Omaha & Republican Valley railroad from Lincoln to Beatrice, a distance of forty miles. This extension opens up a country heretofore remote from railroad connections, and as a result numerous growing towns have sprung up along that road. Chief among them is CORTLAND, situated in Gage county, twenty-ono miles south of Lincoln, and ninetcen miles north of Beatrico. The country around Cortland has been settled for many years by farmers who are now in thrifty circumstances, their farms being well developed. This of coure will give to Cortland a splendid business from tke start. In this respect Cortland is more fortunate than towns in a new and unde- veloped country. The plat of Cortland was filed and the PR SINIG i The Mystery of the Log Hut Dead Man Unraveling. Some New Facts—The Quecr Quar- tette Still Involved, A BAND OF BLOOD. FLEEING FROM ONE CRIME TO COMMIT AN- OTHER, Tn this life, #o full of crime and misery, tho recollection of a single fatality in a slort timo is merged into the memory of a second, and both soon forgotton by all except those whoso duty it is to protect and guard society This ia strikingly the case with Robert Levitt, the stranger discovered dead on the Holmes farm four weeks ago. It will be remembered that this unfortunate man was found IN AN OLD HUT near the then residence of Mr. Fred Droxel. The former occupant of this shelterless tenement returned to it to tako away some soww provisions stored in an out-house close by. While there he waa impelled by curiosity to peer into his former abode, and was astounded to behold the lifeless body of a human being lying in a corner as if wrapped in the sound embraces of sleep. The coroner was notified. He went to the place of death and examined the body, which was brought into the city. No one knew him, With one or two exceptions those who came, from curosity, to visit tho morgue and soo his romaing could not recall that they had seen him beforo. Erom papers found upon his person it was learned that his name was Robert Levitt, and that he had friends and relatives somwhere in Eng- land. It was at one time intended to hold AN INQUEST, but it was subsequently thought unneces- sary. By reason of FieRviioanetin aht known, and having no known friends or relatives, the matter was not investigated first town lot sold on February 4th. Since that time it has grown into quite o village. Indeed its growth is something marvelous, There have been over 80 lots sold and there are now comploted and in process ef construction between sixty and seventy-five buildings. Nearly every industry is represented in the business of the town. The receipts in freight amount to between $1,000 and $1,600 per week, while the shipments amount to nearly as much. The grain dealers are receiving and shipping from ber of varieties of two-seated carriages, single buggies, two-seated spring wagons, road wagons and carts, from the best factcries in the country, and at prices that are remarkably low. It is a pleasure to look through their sample room where a hundred difierent varieties may be seen. The establishment of the Lininger & Motcalf company is the largest of the kind in this country, and does a trade that extends all over the agricultural re- gions of the west., Besides doing anim- mense wholesale business in Omaha, they have numerous retail branch houses and agents throughout Nebraska and adjoin- ing states, Mr. Lininger is authority for the statement that there is room in Omaha for ten or twelve such houses, and he hopes to see that number here at no distant day. He has exerted himself to induce new firms in this business as well as factories to establish depots here, and he proposes to continue his efforts, as hebelieves mahatobethenaturaland best location for agricultural headquarters for this part of the west. The business is growing very rapidly, owing to the won- derful development of the country, and the farmers are in very prosperous cir- cumstances. The consequence is that there isa demand for several agricul- tural, implement and machinery ware- houses, as large as that of the Lininger & Metealf company, in Omaha, e — NEWSPAPER LOCATION WANTED In some new, growing town in Ne- braska, county seat preferred. Have a good newspaper outfic, which I will ship on short notice. Adaress, R. L., Carson, Pottawattamie county, Iowa. al8-3t. — The Hermesian Olub, The Hermesians at their weekly meet- ing held last Mondayenjoyed a programme of exceptional variety. The names of those on duty for the evening were: Mrs, Hitchcock, Miss Maul and Mrs. Wood- bridge, and Messrs, Ross, Beckinridge, Stebbins and Troup. Mrs. Hitchcock’s music is always a treat, and her selections on this evening were more than usually happy. The oration on the *“Irish Question,” by Mr. Troup was pronounced by all to be ono of the finest efforts of the season. His clearness and force of expression, apt comparisons, and natural eloquence im- preased his convictions upon the minds of all. Instead of the usual debate, a Shakespearian quotation match had been arranged. Mrs. Mclntyre and Mr, Steb- bins were sclected as leaders of the two parties, making very efiicient ones indeed. dreds misiuoted words or misplaced uotations began te drop the members, r. Tillson gave the last quotation on one side and Mra. Perking on the other. Much merriment was occassioned by the mock trial in which Mr. Gurley arraigned for buying an article of ‘‘common de- fense and general welfare” at too great a bargaiu. The pathos of the counsel total loss, which is fully covered b; r- ance, the building and’ its conten being insured in the Phoenix of Hartford for $2,700, e A Masked Burglar, About one o'clock Bunday morning a burglar broke into the house of Mrs, Bavage, on Sixweenth street, near the nailworks, and stole a pair of pantaloons containing forty cents and a pocket-knife, He overlooked a gold watch and chain valued at $160. While exploring the premises, Mrs Savage awoke and with a loud scream gave the alarm vo her broth- ers-in-law, Tom and Jim Cormec, who sprang up and gave pursuit to the villain The burglar, who wore & mask, jumped through a window and escaped, e — DIED, BOURKE~In ihis city, April 20th, at 6 o'elock a. m., Patrick, infant son of Michael and Johana Bourke, aged 6 wonths, Funeral to-day at 2 o'clock p, m., from the residence coruer Soventh and Marey stroets, SBTAEBELLE ~Tu this city, April 20th, at 6:30 o'clock @, m,, Joseph Staebelle, aged 50 years, Faneral to-day at 2 o'clock p, m., from his lato residence 1714 South Twel(th street, for the prisoner was only equaled by the wit and grace of the prosecuting attor- ney. The jury dissolved in tears, The piece presented a scene of convulsive agitation which was increased tenfold on the conviction and seutence of the prisoner, The club separated at a late hour, feeling that a merrier time had never been enjoyed by the members since the organization of the club, “Folice Oourt, Inpolice court Saturday morning James Crawford was charged with vagrancy. He made a pitiful plea for pardon but he was sent up to the county jail for ten days. Chas. E. Rappert, for being drunk and disorderly, was fined $5 and costs, and in default of payment was sent up. Upon complaint of his wife, A. Lovett was charged with abusing his family and making threats. Ho was fined $5 and costs which he paid and was warned against a repetition of the offense. Joseph Blake, Eldridge (. Floyd and Andrew Moyniham were cowplained of by the city marshal for disposing of in- toxicating liquor without a lii):;nw. Each of them wero held for their appesrance 25 to 100 loads of gratn per day, it being brought in from a radius of b to 14 milea. Being located midway between Lincoln and Beatrice, Cortland is midway be- tween the B. & M. Beatrice branch on the west, and the A. & N. rnilway on the east. It will thus be seen that its loca- tion is very advantageous so far as rail- ways are concerned. The town site is o high ground, which slopes gradually to the south. It is a beautiful location, and commands a splendid view of the surrounding coun- try. The growth so far demonstrates that it will be the best town in Gage county, next to Beatrice. = A postoftice has been established, a postmaster ap- pointed, and mail service will be put on the road in a few days, the necessary papers having already been forwarded from Washington for that purpose. The railroad company has erected a fine depot building, 24x76 feet. It is really a finer depot than there is on the main line of the Union Pacific, outside of Fre- mont. It is elegantly furnished and nicely kept, and the same may be said of all the depots on this extension. Cortland is a telegraph station, and will probably be made a water station, as water is easily obtainable at this point, in being quite near the surface, A bank has been established at Cort. land with a capital of $50,000. The bank building is now being erected, and the vault front and safe are now on tho road from the east. Two hotels are being built, one of which will be com- pleted and opened inafew days. So far the visitors who have come to look at the town have been unable to find com- tortable accommodations. A school house has been opened in the lower part of the village, but a new location is to be secured near the central part >f the town, The railroad company has built good stock yards, and two parties are now handling stock. The remarkable growth of Cortland, which is not yet three months old, has been due entirely to 1ts advantageous lo- cation in a rich agricultural country. The town has not been advertised or boomed in any way, Everybody who has visited it has been struck with the natural beauty of the location, and its advantages for a business center. We know of no place in Nebraska that af- fords"a better Lusiness opening for per- sons with energy and limited capital. Persons seeking a new location would do well to paya visit to Cortland, or write to Mr. C. E. Baker, who is one of the founders of tho town. THE BELLIGERENT BOARD, James Fox Invited to 8ring His Buit to Determine the Legal Exist- ence of the Board of Pablic Works, The dificulties growing out of the letting of the Farnam street curhing and guttering contract to Hugh Murphy & Co. seem not to be fully settled yet. When James Fox threatened to bring suit to determine the legal existence of the Board of Public Works the Farnam street contract was tondered to him by Mk, Shelton, a member of the firm of contractors known as Hugh Murphy & Co., on condition that he would abate his action 98 Mr, Shelton feared he might be damnified in case the decision should be adverse to the board. The chairman hearing of the condition of the assign- ment, called the board together which unanimously adopted thefollowing resolu- tions: Hesoleed, That in view of the fact that wuit is ahout to be commenced by one Jamos Fox, purporting to be for the purpas» of testing the logality of tho oxistence of this board, the board of public works horeby notifies parties in interest that no assignment or transfor of the Farnam strost curblug contract to James ’l"ul ‘\lvill receive the llnulfim or consant of this wourd, Resolved, That believing our existence as a bourd to bo legal we are not in favor of mak. ing any coneesslons to partios desiriug to test the legality of this bosrd in the courts, but on the contrary it is our desire that such test bo made, and “that the parties wishing to make | stabbed. as it should have been. His body, after & cursory examination by a surgeon, was interred in the potter's field at the ex- !mnue of the county. Just previous to his burial, and while his remains were still lying in the morgue, & somewhat re- markable discovery was made, It was learned that four mysterious men had been making their rendezvous on the bottoms just north of the bridge with a of lawless and disreput- gang able companions, and just one week before the frozen body of Levitt was found these four men silently stole away from their old haunts without leaving any clue to their destin- ation, Among them had been A SICKLY MAN whose description tallied exactly with that of Levitt. It was claimed by the Davises, with whom he lived, that he was subject to attacks of illness, when he would bleed profusely. The morning after the mysterious quartette left the bottoms, great pools of blood were feund in the room they had occupied. The neighbors who resid. d close bv had another version of this affair. It appears that on the night of their departure the four companions who lived in a single apartmént, drank very freely and became much intoxicated, when a general row took place. A boy living in the same house was dispatched by Mra, Davis for George Cleland, who was living close by. Cleland returned with the boy and also took part in the general melee. The re- sult was that the sickly man was severely stabbed in the groin and other places. That night was the last seen of these four men. Burke, a young man living close by Mrs. Davis, who often saw the sickly man, was taken up to the morgue tosee_ the remains of Levitt. He said he had no doubt of its being the IDENTICAL STRANGER he had seen 8o frequently on the bot- toms. Within a week after his remains were given a last resting place his death and these coincidents were forgotten by most people of this city. After the lapse of time those acquainted with the facts con- cerning the tight which took place the night these men took their departure, and others who engaged in it began to feel emsier. Occasionally a link in the chain would be dropped voluntarily, Again, some while attempting to conceal the deed, would leave additional proof to that already in store. Within the last fow days SOME REMARKABLE DISCOVERIES have been made. New facts have been brought to light by which this mystery will ultimately be known to the world. A detective of this city has been werk- ing on the case ever since the facts rela- tive to the bottoms were brought ont. He feels confident that in the not far die- tant future this matter will be fully solved, The Davises and all living near them bear testimony to the fact that there were four men in this party, No other number is known by them. The next in- formation obtained concerning them after their departure from this city is that they were near Bellevue, living in an old shanty which for some time previous had been untensnted. Here the number of the men is changed. There are only three from this time on until they are lost sight of. The red whiskered or sickly man had disappeared. Shortly after the had established their.abode here they were joined by George and Dick Da George Cleland, » man named Collin and another whose name could not bo learned. They remained there for three daye. Then all suddenly broke camp, The THREE BTRANGE MEN started for Plattsmou:h on foot, Their companiona wandered about Bellevue for soveral days and returned to Omaha. Whenlastseen the three men werein south- ern Kansas making toward the Indian Territory, Only a fow days ago & mes- sage was sent by a young man formerly well-known in this city, but who from a continual life of dissapation and associs- tions with the outcasts of the city, has been forgotten by nearly all who knew him, to a county official, asking for an interview with him. The request was granted by the official. The interview was opened by the man who requested it by asking how large a reward the state paid for the ¢ nviction of a murdersr. He was told it was $250. Upon being questioned by the ofti-ial he stated he was IN POSSESSION OF ALL THE FACTS concerniug the afiray which took placo on the bottoms when the sickly man was He continucdfthat a wmurder such tost shall recolve every reasouable en-|had been committed. All he wanted he courageuent, Henry George Home, New Youx, April 20.—Henry George, {is the writer, arrived to-day from England, }from him. said, was to to have the matter investi- gated and brought to light. He did not care he sid for the reward, This llla that could be obtained From investigaion it was learned that he had had trouble with the Navises and had chosen to give their information through revenge, It has been loarned that their difficulties have since been rettled and the man who sought the interviow ocannot now be found. 1t is reported that Jane Davis, in whose house theso four men lived, only & short time ago, atated that George Ololand was not the one who STATBED THE SICKTY MAN, A visit to her house failed to elicit any new facts concerning theso men. She positively asserted that she had not heard from tho four men since they left, It ia said by somo that these four men came hero fugitives from justico. They chose the bottoms as a place secluded from the reat of the world, and waited hero only to elude their pursuers, It is said that they are wanted for several murders com. mitted iu the mining camps of Now Mex- ico and uther minor offowses committed along their route to Omaha. 1t is thought by the doetoctive who has been at work on the case that thoy are NOW MAKING FOR OLD MEXICO, whero they have reason to suspect that thay will not be molested for their past offenses, ‘Theso are tho facts which so far have been gleaned concerning this mysterious affair and these mysterious men, 1f Omaha has had in her midst such a band of men her peoplo should know it. If a murder has been committed the perpe- trators shoald be brought to justice. The body of Levitt showld be taken up and an inquest held. If Levitt was unknown his death should be avenged the same, as tho safety of society depends upon the safety of all its individusls. L —— A SUNDAY ROBBERY. Goorge Davis Rélieves 4 Young Ger- 1an of His Money and Watch, He is Caught and is Again Behind tho Bars, . Infants an Children Withont Morphine or Nareotine What gives our Children R\l{ cheeks, ‘What cures their fevers, makea them sl Y 'Tis_Castoris. When Bablea fret, and by turns, ‘What cures their colic, killa their m ] But O I What ulfikl! cures Constipation, 1 Bour Ston , Colds, Indigestion : i But Castoria. Parewell then to Morphine Syrups, | Castor Ol and Paregoric, ay { e "Hatl Castoria, —An ab= solute cure for Rheumatism, Galls, &e., and an AN INNOCENT ABROAD. The Danghter of a Wel-Known Citi- 7¢n Kept Concealed for Nearly a Week, s Found by Her Kather on Saturday Night, She For several days of last week a well known and respected citizen of this city was performing the sad and disagreeable duty of searching for his fugitive daugh- tor. It appears that this young girl for some time past has been employed in one of the down town manufacturing estab- lishments. Here she became acquainted and infatuated by a young man who occu- pied aleading and responsible position un- der the same roof with her. He was sever- al years her senior, she being only sixteen years of age, and so succeeded in his evil intentions as to cause ler to resolve to leave the paternal roof. Accordingly she failed to return home at the close of her labor on the evening of one of the early days of last week. Her father, al- mont frantic, at once instituted search for his missing child. For several days his labor was rewarded only by finding no trace cf her. A detective of this city was employed to assist him in the search. On Saturday evening, as the father and detective were walking down Tenth street, they met the keeper of a restaurant with a couple of girls from one of the leading hotels, Mistaking him for the destroyer of his eace, the father drew a pair of brass nuckles and was about to deal out to him the pénalty he thought he deserved. Ho was convinced, however, of his mis- take by the detective before he had done him any harm. At nearly eleyen o'clock Saturday night they succoeded in finding tho fugitive daughter in a room on North Twelfth street, where she had been kept since her endcement fromhome. The empty chair at the family hearthstone was again filled by the erriug child and the father’s heart beat with joy. A complaint charging the young man with seduction was filed in the prlice court by the father, Yesterday the de- fendant was arrested. His bail was fixed at $600, which he furnished and was im- mediately released. It was reported last evening that a settlement of the difficulty was about ‘to be made by which the sin of this erring step will be blotted out. z duloe il Nrnrasga State Gazerreer & Busi- NEss DIRBCTORY to ba issued in July, 1884, price $4.50. J. M. WoLre, publisher, 120, 8. 14th 8t. Omaha. £l g A Dirty, Mean Thief. Any man who is mean enough to steal from a newspaper reporter, would steal the pennies off of a dead man’s eyes and then kick hih because they were not quarters, There is, however, somebody in this city who is just mean enough for 'that. A few weeks since one of Tue Bee reporter loft lying in his desk drawer arevolver. 1t was not a. very valuable weapon, yet it was quite formidable look- ing and was a great help 1n standing off unpleasant visitors, One morning the revolver was missing and no clue to the person who took it has been obtained. A patent security lock was at once placed upon that drawer, but there are some things which cannot be placed in a desk drawer, Thursday the same reporter re- moved his overcoat and left it hanging in the editorial rooms, Yesterday morning it was dizcovered that the coat hud followed the revolver. Luckily the season of the year has ar- rived when it will be possible to exist without the warminginfluence of an over- coat, but for all that the reporter has less confidence in mankind in general, and the confounded wretch, who robbed him, in particular. If the thief will return the goods he will bo presented with a life sized chromo, and will not be called upon to answer any unpleasant or impertinent questions. Furthermore, when the cold and bitter blasts of another winter how around this country he will daily receive The notorious Gieorge Davis has again como to grief. For some time of late he has been a constant companion of a young German, a boarder at the Cali- fornia house, whose name, owing to the lateness of the hour could not be learned. The young German had been warned several times by Mr. Frank, proprietor of the California house, concerning the desperate nature cf his comppnion. No attention was paid by him 1 the admoni- ti Yesterday Davis and his comrade visited several saloons, imbibed very freely and became very drunk. They finally wandered down to the bottoms and went into the house of Mrs. Davis, the mother of George. While here in a semi-conscious condition the German was robbed of $32 in money and a watch. He came up town and reported it to the police. Offi- cers Sigwart, Buckley and McWhalen went down to Mrs. Davis’, but did not suceced in finding George. A couple of hours after they roturned and found him in the act of leaving., The stolen watch was found hanging on the wall. Davis was taken to the jail, searched and the money found on his erson. He is a hard character, and has een out of the penitentiary only a couple of months, where he served out a men- tence of four years for a similar offenso. An Aged Couple. On Monday, to-day, will occur the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Isasc Catlin, at their home in Quincy, Illinols. A son of this aged couple, Mr, 0. F. Catlin, was for some time a resi- dent of this city. The old gentleman and his aged wife have several times vis- ted this city,and are known by a number of Omaha people. Mr. Catlin was born January £7, 1800. Mrs. Catlin was born August 26, 1801 Mr and Mrs. Catlin were married April 21,1824, In the spring of 1830 they moved with their three children from New Britain, Hartford county, Conn., to Augusta, Hancock county, Ill, In the spring of 1850 they moved with their four children to Quincy, 111., whero they have since resided. They have two sons and two daughters, aud in the sixty years of their married life there has not been a death in the family. Mr. and Mrs. Catlin are in full possession of all their facultieaf and enjoy the society of their relatives and friends, and are as much in- terested in all the current events of the day, social, religious aud political, as they were many years ago. They seldom fail of being in_ their accustomed place in Shurch Sunday mornings. They take their daily walks, sometimes drives, and Mr. Catlin, a great lover of the horse, is yet proud when he can drive ‘‘that epirited animal,” Mr, Catlin is the only surviving member ot his family and Mra, Catlin has one brother, Seth Dewey, of Withersfield, Mass, “SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY.” Sixty years- Of happy wedded life Sixty years—One husband, one wi Sixty years—It was April 21st, 1824, Sixty yoars—Now 'tis April 21kt, 1884, Sixty yoars-—They, life’s pathway have tread, Sixty years—Hand in hand each the other led, Sixty yours— Through summer's heat s..d win- ter's cold; Sixty years - Since both were young, and now are old. Sixty years did wed, Sincs the wooer and the wooed Sixty years - Together have they lived and fed. Sixty years! Oh Time, what does't thou say? Bixty years!"T'is but yesterday--and to-da) .D.C e —— Robbed of $1,500, Thursday evening, just as the train on the K. C., 8t. J. & O, B. road was com- ing into the transfer depot, A. Brock and his wife were rubbed of §1,600. Brock and his wife were from Missouri and were on their way to California, A stranger got onto the train at Kansas City and soon became noquainted with the old couple, He finally wanted to borrow §1,600 on a draft for $3,60v. The old people were about to loan it to him and the old lady nad the money in her hand, when she changed her mind and thought she would not loan hiw the money. At this moment the fellow grabbed the money from the old lady and ran out the car door and jumped off the train, The old couple are now at the transfer await- ing the fellows capture. the blessings of a thankful reporter. Death of Joseph Staebell. Mr, Joseph Staebell died yesterdsy morning at the age of 0 years, The fu- neral will take place to-day from the re idence at Twelfth and Martha streets, at 2p. m. hr. Staebell was a resident of Omaha for eighteen years. Ho was formerly secretary of the Brewer & Bomis b:e; ing company, For some time past he was deputy city clerk. Ho was 00d [ busines 1an, reliablo and upright in all | sweeeh s sadiess A ur his dealings,. Ho had many warm |\ efisary . ompetition frionds in this city who will rogret his wa. orh el aln o death. POWDER