The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-12-02
Julius Schields of st. Louis
Becomes Demented and
Disappears.
A Local in the Globe-Democrat
Leads to His Discovery by
a Bazooite.
He Is in Sedalia Sick But Well
Cared for.

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| 4 Atm an, liquor dealers at 1905 Marke.
street, are very much concerned regarding
his absence as he has not been seen since
Thursday morning last at 9 o'clock. At the
time of his disappearance he had between
S75 and 800 in cash upon his person. 1t Is
said that the unfortunate gentleman was
suffering somewhat from mental derange-
ment, though no one has any idea
that he had thought OF making
away with himself when he left. The
missing man is 80 years of age, five feet
six and ope-half inches in height, weight
135 pounds. dark complexion, short black
mustsche, dark gray eyes and black hair
i clined TO be somewhat curly. He wore,
when last seen, a plum-cOlOred suit, dark
blue chipchiIla overcoat with velvet collar,
derby hat to match the suit; standing col
lar. diamond stud In scarf gold watch and
chain, the latter composed OF large links
and amethyst sleeve buttons.
Mr.. Joseph +. Altman, brother-in-laT
and business partner of Mr.. Schields, was
seen last night by a Globe Democrat re-
porter. He said that last Thursday morn
| ing the missing mau was around the ore
bright and early, betraying no signs what
ever of any alteration of mind. He drew
a check for SIS, which was cashed by a
neighbor, and he then went out, giving no
| intimation, as 10 where ne was going. He
did not appear during the day, and when
evening came the family and
Mr.. Altman became uneasy. His father
mother, sister and brother resides at 1545
Singleton street, and Mr.. Schields lived
with them. Friday, letters and kilograms
were sent 10 all directions, but still there
were no udings. The police here were no.
tilted, and his photograph has been sent to
the police of neighboripg cities. Mr.. Alt
man stated that Mr.. Schields was afflicted
with melancholia at times, and II had been
noticed that since the death OF his brother,
whose funeral took place two months ago,
he had been more than usually silent. DE
was a young man of exemplary habits,
who paid close attention TO business, and
seemed to care for nothing else. About
five years ago be was affected In the same
way as at present. Mr.. Schields attended
to The inside business OF the firm, and an
examination of the books since his dissp-
pearance shows everything is IN the best OF
order"
As Mr.. J. E Altman, the partner of Mr.
Schields, is well known in this city, having
about 1865 carried on the liquor business
here with Mr.. Tisch. 1t was thought
of sufficient importance IN the
case for local item accordingly a BAzoo |
reporter was ordered to make investiga- |
ton of the matter and see if any clue to |
the missing man CO llG be found in Sedalia |
or anything likely to lead to his discovery,
The search proved
NOT WATER HAUL
On the register of the Merchants hotel
wss found the name OF Julius Schields, and
thinking this was likely to beihe individual,
tie scribe addressed himself TO the clerk |
with the query. ais Mr.. Schields here?"
eyes sir, !" replied that Oblging function
airy.
Can I see him."
"No Sir, he is sick and his physician
who Just left gave strict orders he was not
to be disturbed by any one;;"
"Who is his ply sician-'
"Dr. Trader is attending him."
With this information the reporter
sought the doctor. He was found at his
residence.
"I came" said the reporter "to trouble
You with some inquiries regarding a pa
tient OF yours at the Merchants hotel, a
Mr.. Schields.,
Well said the doctor, 81 Just called upon
e gentleman there giving that name, but
he is a stranger TO me-"
"How is he?" asked the scribe.
"He is be ter tonight" said the doctor.
"Can YOU tell me anything of him?"
Nothing, be is in no condition to talk
and has still less inclination to do So"
"Well doctor, am not asking from mere
curiosity have with me a clipping from
st. Louis paper which will probably en-.
Tighten Won as to why l ask concerning
him and perhaps help you" said the repOr-
er handing him copy of the notice that
heads this article.
sThat is the man." said the doctor, sand
all the property there described is now in
the hands of the hotel clerk. Mr.. Shields
hasbeen q puzzle to me, aud In the light OF
this article, see no reason why should
not give you all the information L have
concerning him.
TWAS CALLED IN TO SEE MR. scHIELDs
yesterday evening by Senator Heard, who
has room adjoining him. When L ar
rived found Mr.. Schields in a high state
of nervous excitement, but In such con-
dition little could be got out OF him. i
was told he arrived Friday evening, and
Immediately retired. He was, to all APP
pearsnce, much fatigued, and his cloths In
a very muddy condition. He remained in
his room and declined to take any nourish-
ment. Yesterday before i called his pecu-
liarilies were reported and Senator Heard
visited his room. Finding him ill, he i'm
mediately sent for me and We went together
to his room.
HE STATED HIS NAME WAS scHIELDs;
that he resided in ST. Louis, but declined
to state his business. When asked where
he had started to he replied, "here." in an
absent way. When asked if he had any
money or valuables he said yes and ac-
quised in suggestion to deliver them TO
the clerk and receive his receipt for them.
The clerk being called he drew
a roll of bills containing $50 from
his pocket and pocketbook with small