Omaha daily bee., 1885-08-15

HlEnQreW the complaint.
The warrant for Mr.. Higgins was not
served upon that gentleman until about
8 o'clock last evening, as he could not bs
found until that time. The ground on
which the arrest was made was similar to
that In the Hornbeig r case. Mr.. Hig-
gins accompanied the officer to police
headquarters, where
A LIVELY SCENE
ensued. Judge Stenbefg and Marshal
Cummings were both on hand. When
MI. Higgins put in an appearance Judge
Stenberg called him aside and a
long conver!ation was hold. At it's
close Mr.. Higgins started at If to leave,
when the marshal stopped him.
"You are under arrest and can't leave
here" said Marshal Cummings.
YES he oan," said Judge Stenbarg;
II hsve released him on his own recog.
nizance."
SIT don't make any diff %rsnce," inter
rupted the marshal, "what you have
done. l haven't turned him oyar to you
yet"
81 am the judge here" exclaimed
Judge Stenberg, land Mr.. Higgins can
CO."
"No he can't; he has got to stay here
or furnish bonds" said the marshal.
"How do you expect me to enforce my
orders if l don't receive any support
from you"
well, said the Judge, ''rever you
mind; Mr.. Higgins can CO." And Mr..
Higgins departed.
Both men were quite excited by thi.
time, and Marshal Cummings exclaimed
Remember, Judge, l hold you response.
bic for this"
"All right, hold away" answered the
Judge. THAT'S sill the good it will dc
YOU"
THE GAMBLING HOUSES
Marshal Cummings stated that the case
OF Mr.. Higgins was a peculiarly aggra.
waiting one, as he not only screened his
bar-room, but kept a man watching the
officers. Insinusting remarks would also
be made when officers were passing the
place. He expressed the belief that Hig-
gins simply Transferred his bar from the
frat to the second story after mid
night, and that In the closed rooms
above liquor was freely dispensed. "If
this state of things continues" said the
marshal, 81 shall order all gambling
situated Owe saloons to close at
midnight, and see If tina: will not have the
desired effect. 1t is In these rooms that
L believe the liquor Is sold."
BAwDY HOUSES AND BEER.
In a talk with Mr.. Hornburger, that
gentleman said: 81 don't see why it Is
that ~disreputable houses throughout the
city ale allowed to sell wine and beer at
exhofbitant prices all night long, and
without any license, either, while respect
able people, conducting q legitimate busi-
are obliged to close at midnight.
Why l have seen case after case of beer
delivered In front of bawdy houses day
after day, and 1t Is all disposed of at
a dollar a bottle. Why don't the mar
shut down on thsm2"
When spoken to In reference
to the matter, Marshal Cummings
said that If some che would only make a
complaint against these places no would
only be too glad to close them up. As
the matter now stands 1t is impossible
for the officers themselves to secure testi.
mony sufficient to cause q conviction.
WHAT MAYOR BOYD SAYS
In a conversation with a reporter of
BEE on the subject Mayor Boyd
ssid:
II am not aware that any l.quor Is ba.
.ng syli anywhere In the city by persons
who have not PAID for that privilege, and
Is the duty of the marshal to sac thai
Ill parties comply with the provisions of
he ordnance. The maj shall is not ex-
'ected to enter houses unless he las res
on to believe them disoIderly. Mr.. |
aorbsrger or sny other citizen has the
Of making complaint against
hem, and if made they will be dealt
With according TO law"
Tho mayor further said: 'fMy instruc.
Iona to the marshal are that ell saloons
hall be closed at midnight and that no
intoxicating liquor shall be sold between |
hat hour and 4 o'clock a. M. / am of
he opinion that the prop'ietors have q
ight to keep their curtains down after ~