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Omaha daily bee., 1885-08-18
DAVIS DENIAL

OF THE CHARGES MADE AGAINT HIM BY THI
BEE.
CHICAGO, August 18th, S5.-Editor Oma
ha Daily BEE:-Sir:-In your evening issue Of
last Saturday and your morning issue cf Mon
day, you chose to make an unwarranted at
tack upon me, and charge me with various
things calculated to reflect seriously against
my professional and personal standing and
integrity, apparently with the object OF
doing me the greatest possible ujury in my
business. / deny every charge contained in
the article mentioned, and pronounce il an
outrageous slander.
The person who gave you the points you
publi' h, certainly knew but little of me or my
work. The principal portion of the articls
seems to be desire TO prove colusion bet ween
Nathan Shelton and me. thing absolutely
preposterous and absurd, for / DOUBT il a
more bitter enmity exists between any other
two men in this country than between u.s.
This fact Is wellknown to nearly every person
in Omaha aud elSewhere, who kuows both of
us. have 80 poor an opinion of Mr. Shelton
and his business methods. that L could noe,
without sacrificing every vestige OF manhood in
me, consent to have any business relations
with him, no matter what their nature might
be.
In order that the facts may be known as
they exist, Will briefly state what business
relations have eSi ted between us in ths past,
and as they are perfectly well known TO the
officers Of the Omaha Water Works Co., Hon
james Il Boyd, mayor, Sidney Il. Loeke, OF
the Omaha White Lead Works, aud former
Vice President Of the Water Works Co, and
many Others, you may verify my state
ments bv inquiry Of theFs gentlemen.
Shortly after the award Of the contracts for
the construction of the water works at Omaha,
and during the fell of 1870, Mr.. Shelf u
bFc lme treasurer aud butiusss manager
of the company, and proceeded a,
once with the construction. Mr., j. ID, Co k,
of Toledo. o., was the oonsulting engineer
and ha prepared general plans for the work
No engineer had been employed regularly to
Omaha daily bee., 1885-08-18

-Four fam les suffered short confinement
in the city all last eyeniug on tho charge of
being INN lses OF houies of prostitution. They
paid their fines and were released.
S. johnson, James O'Neil, Will Liston
and Frank Boyer, four tough looking custo,
mers, We're landed in the city jail last night on
a charge of vagrsnoy.
Before Ju 7ge SsenbeFE yesterday after
noon George Freeman was examined on the
charge Of stealing sIi from Patrick Graham,
hia room mate. 1t was proved oonclusiyely
hat Freeman was innocent of the crime and
he WAS accordingly discharged.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-08-18

Saturday NIGHT, thieves entered th,
drug store of T. w. Spsffitd, on Thlr
teenth aud Howsrd ttreets by CUTTING
their way through one of the bask via
dows. The cash drawer was pried oper
and some money tsken out, besides afeW
cigars. The total loss was smA II,
Ruben Bros on South Tenth atrset,
near jackson, last gold watch end
chain Sunday afternoon, 1t being taken
BY some sneakthlef through back win.
dow.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-08-18

With "black drops" in infancy and
candy when he got little older,
baby grew up pale and puny. They gave
him all sorts of medicines They heard
of Browns Iron Btters, but had an idea
1t was for grown folks only. AS every
thing else failed, they tried this medicine
one day on baby. Baby began to pick
up. The blood in his little veins was en-
riched. he was saved. The doctors
sgeed that Browns Iron Bltters had
given baby new life. The druggist Gays
that many of his customers find immense
success in using Bro ~n's Iron BitteIs for
siling and delicate children,
Omaha daily bee., 1885-08-18
PILESI!. !.

cure cure for Blind, Bleeding, Itching
and liberated Piles has been discovered by
Dr.; Williams, ian Indisn remedy, called DR..
Williams Indian Pile Ointment. A single
box has cured the worst chronic cases of % or
30 years standing. No one need sutfer five
minutes after applying this wonderful sooth-
ing medicine. Lotions and instrum ents do
more harm than good. Williams Iudian
Pile Ointment absorbs the tumors, allays the
intense itching, (particllarly at night after
getting warm in bed), acts as q poultics, gives
instant relief, and is prepar only for Piles,
itching OF private parts, and for nothing else.
sKIN DISEASES CURED
B DIR. Frazier's Magic Ointment Cures as
by magic. Pimples, Black Heads or Grubs
he lotches and Eruptions on the face, leaving
Saltskin clear and beautiful. Also cures itch,
old, Rhume, Sore Nipples, Sore Lips, and
prSoO Obstinate Ulcers.
ice.ld by druggists, or mailed on receipt o
At, 30 cents.
Bech retail by Kuhn & Co, aud Schroeder &
Becht. AT wholesale by @. +. Goodman,
Omaha daily bee., 1885-08-18

Media (Pa.) Academy fits for Business or
College. Special Drill for Backward Boys.
Single or double rooms. All students board
with Principal. SwlTHtN G. SHoRTLInGE,
Harvard A. b. and A. MI
Omaha daily bee., 1885-08-18
Higgins Again Arrested.

Yesterday morning MIR. O. S. Higgins
was aga!n arrested, this making the fifth
warrant which has been served on him
for obsouring the windows Of his saloon.
He was released on furnishlr g bond for
$50, and his trial was sat for September
2. The trial was deferred at the request
of City Attorney Connell, who is at pres-
ent absent from the city. He will be
back at the time designated, however,
and try the case.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-08-18

The board of education, at its meeting
last evening, failed to take any action in re-
gard to the difficulties existing between
Messrs. Myers & Duffy, the contractors, and
their laborers. The board awaits the filing OF
a statement of liabilities by Mr.. Duffy be-
ore owing in the matter
Omaha daily bee., 1885-08-18

Moses Pollock, 3 peddler, was fined SO
and costs by Judge Stenberg yesterday for
conducting his business without the necessary
license
Omaha daily bee., 1885-08-18
THE COUNCIL,

81 balleve that Marshal Cummings will
have the support of the council la his de-
termination to Close up the saloons after
midnight and on Sunday" said CounoiI-
man Lee to-day. "He is certainly in the
right In the stand he has taken on the
Higgins case. Mayor Boyd Is trying to
crawfish en- this question, but rest assured
that the council will not sympathlzs with
him "
Omaha daily bee., 1885-08-18

Nellie Frazier and Belle Henderson, two
ladies of color, were placed in the city jail
last evening charged with gambling.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-08-18
MARSHAL CUMMINGS TALKS.

"HIggins' talk about his selling no
liquor after midnight is all bosb," said
Marshal Cummings to-day 81 mysslf
have ssen time and again men go up
stairs and drink there as freely as though
they were at the bar. propose to put a
stop to this If l have to arrest him q
dozsn times day."
81 think" spoke up Capt. Sullivan,
"thst Higgins was not quite 30 ready to
sell last night ss he was on the preceding
nights since the order went into effect. /
notice that number of men tried to get
up stairs for drinks and failed"
Omaha daily bee., 1885-08-18
LINCOLN BREvITIRs.

John +. Kuntz, aged about sc years, was
overcome by heat last Tuesday and died Sun
day. The burial will take place from Hea-
toms, and will be conducted by the Cigar
makers union, of which he was member
The usual number of drunks and disorder
lies were up before the police court to-day and
tned 81 GO and costs.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-08-18

Tomorrow morning the Fitzgerald and
Merchants Hose companies, numbering about
sixty men in all, will leave over the Union
Pacific railroad in special cars for Grand Is
lana to participate in the state firemen'4
tournament, to take placs there this week.
This tournament will be participated in by
the hose companies of the prominent towns in
the state. The Fitzgeralds, of this city. now
hold the championship, and hope to be the
winners this year.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-08-18
a BRUTAL FATHER
PERSONAL MENTION.

K. M. Frazer, of Cincinnati, general freight
agent of the Cincinnati, Washington & Balti-
more railroad, and family, arrived to-day, the
guests OF Secretary of State Ro2gen.
T. I'll. Benton, the efficient chief clerk ol
the auditors department, Will return from
Salt Lake City, Utah, this week
Nelson Mcdowell of the secretary of states
office, Is making short visit with relatives al
Faiibury.
Miss Kitte Baird is visiting friends al
Chicago, and Miss Maggie Baird has just re
turned from visit to Hamilton, Mo.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-08-18

The event of the week in church circles is
the dedication of the new st. Paul Methodist
Episcopal church, the commencement of
which occurred Sunday, and will continue all
week. The building, which is large stone
structure costing about S45, ,0C0, is all paid for
excepting 5000, $1,000 having been raised
Sunday. Tonight u grand musical concert
will be given. participated in by the best
home talent of the city. and will no doubt be
\ great success.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-01-08

II there. are any persons holding
civil Office, appointed out Of regard
to civil SERVICE reform and rules,
and who have conformed In the dis
charge OF its duties to the civil SER
vice rules, the tenure Of efIlce act
ought to protect them.
II on the contrary the administra-
ton has made app ointments because
the appointees were Republic ans
and political manipulators without
reference to civil service rules or re-
form, aud II the appointees have
been active as politicians, civil ser
vice reform demands their removal.
And il the incoming administra-
ton makes its appointments with
like disregard to civil service rules,
the incumbents should not be al
lowed to skulk behind the tenure Of
Office act q single hour after the re-
publicans have the power Of remov-
III and appointment.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-01-08
Men Of Weight,

A correspondent who noticed para
graph in the New York Tribune, allud-
il. to Daniel Lambert, an Englishman,
who. ut the time Of his death, weighed
739 pounds, as probably t latest man
on record, sent to that Office printed
death notice, in which Mrs. Amelia
Brooks. of st Louis, is said to have
weighed between 90 ard 1000 ponds.
He also sent newspaper clipping,
copied from TIL. West Tennessee Uhig
in 1866, announcing the death of Mr.
Miles Darden at his residence near
Lexington, and TINS describing him !:
The deceased was beyond oil question
the largest man in the world. His
height was seven feet six inches-two
incher higher than Porter, tho ce,e-
brated Kentucky siant. His weight
was fraction over 1000 pounds. 1t
required seventeen men to put him in
his coffin; took over loo feet to make
his coffin. lie measured around his
waist six feet four inches.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-01-08
Ori.inai Noti:e.-.-ya Equity.

a.
In the filouis co;it, ., H.wari county, Iowa.
February .,ln .oS5.
James l.. Lombard, Plaintiff,
A, 4 Cae, Bridget 4. Cole, Defendants.
To the Defendants named above:
You are hereby notified that there IS now on
lie IN the Office OF the CLERK OF the Circuit Court
In anu for the county OF Howard, State OF Iowa.
petition Of the plalnul above named, claim
inc vi The defendants A. +. C0.e and Bridget K.
cole, the sum OF nine hundred dollars, with
interest thereon AT the rate OF 10 per cent from
foe and exchange. as money due plaintiff IN
principal note or bond with coupons attached.
slth Interest thereon from maturity OF said
Interest coupons, 1T 10 per cent. executed by A.
II. CDle and Bridget II. Coie 10 James Il. LosG-
bard; that on the 10th day Of February, IS ],
Tor the purpose OF securing the payment Of SAIL
principal. note or bond and interest c0upOha;
Tue defendant A. +. Cole and Bridget Il, Cole
made Aid executed 10 jaime. I Lombard. tnelr
mortgages upon the following described real
estate. i:uated IN the county OF Howard ana
state OF Iowa, tO-wlt; The west half Of the
south west quarter OF section nineteen uy
Township ,Ss n'1e o North range thirteen
And further praying In said petition that the
rights, title. interest and equity Ut redemption,
OF sacn and al OF the above named defts, IN and
to the above laortgaged premises, pc forever fore
interest therein, II any they have. be declared
junior and inferior TO the lien Of plaintiffs said
mortgage.
And that unless you appear thereto and de-
fend, before noon Of the second day OF the next
! term OF said court At the Court House IN said
| county, commencing on the 5th day OF February
!, 1885, your default will be entered ana Judgment
| rendered against you thereon and decree
entered In accordance with the prayer OF said
MCCARTHY 4 McCOOK,
fstA Attorneys for nm
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-01-08

In the late election w. D. Kipp
openly denounced by q brother ma
son as 81 liar and thief" with one
DR.. Wight and a few others In
Chickasaw county used the masonic
order Of the 4th district Us the meli-
um for circulating q known false
hood In the interest Of w. E. Fuller.
Now that their falsehood has been
fully established, the question nut
urally arises as to their eligibility
and fitness to remain in the order.
And il their lodge deems them fit
members, then ough: not such lodge
be deprived Of it's charter?
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-01-08
Original Notice.

In tho Circuit Court for Howard county, Iowa.
February term 1885.
Salmon CLARK, Plaintiff,
Il. ". Babcock and Emi!ine A. his wife. Henry
e, Raw and wife, A. r. Baumgartner and
VIM. T. jones' ct. al, Defendants
TO the defendants above named:
You are hereby notified that there Is now
on file In the ONCE OF the clerk OF the circuit
court, In and for the county OF Howard, state
OF Iowa q petition OF the plaintiff above named.
claiming OF you the sum Of @463S and 10 per cent
interest and SIS Attorneys fees, on your proInts
sorry note; Also asking the foreclosure of mort
gage to secure same on the undivided two
thirds OF the 8Sh It OF lot Is and K 80 II OF the
W u OF lots l6 and II; Also lots one to fourteen
inclusive, and lots 20, -, ~. IS and Is, and W
l01a It lots Is, Is and II; Also In block No. Is.
village Of Lime Springs, Howard county, Iowa,
known as the Lime springs Mill property
No personal judgment except against II. W.
BabcOck.
And that unless you appear thereto and
defend before noon OF the second day OF the
next term OF the said court appointed to be held
At the court house In said county
commencing on the 5th day OF February 1885,
your default will be entered and judgment
rendered against you thereon, In accordance
with the prayer OF said petition.
MCCARTNEY & McCOOK.
1914 Attorneys for Plaintiff.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-01-08
News About DIR. Ball.

Parson Ball isn't earning enough
from hislecture to pay for his salt
Boston Post.
Political Economy in Texas.
There is no danger Of starving
from over. production Of wheat.-lFt.
Worth Gazette.
What has struck Buckner OF Mis-
souri,? Like Sherman OF Ohio he
wants to stop coming silver and yoke
up the country in u mono metallic
union with European shylocks.
Shoot such q union.
Demonetize silver and greenbacks
and gold goes still 200 per cent higher.
When gold goes up human life goes
down.
A postscriptof Cleveland's letter: The
rascal shall be turned out. and no
mistake.-I Philadelphia Times.
The Republican party. also, suffer
ing from the hard times and sharp
competition, will pass its March divi-
dend.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-01-08

Democratic holidays began i'm
mediately after Nov. 4, continued
witho IT intercession to the time the
presidential electors met; since then
they've had Chrietmas and New
Years and have yet IS democratic
holidays January 8, February %,
March 1. when the holiday season is
expected to open up with its full
A~2l130~A~~
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-01-08

Mr.. F. G.. Atherton has recently
been appointed postmaster to sue
coed his father, T. NJ. Atherton, re-
signed. The Office will continue
under the same principles and per-
sons as before, except that Frank
will ha We the honor of being post
master instead Of deputy OF one Of
the best paying offices in Northern
Iowa. Usage News.
How long do you suppose it will
so continue after March 4th?
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-01-08

II Howgate could be captured be-
fore the present administration
closes Mr.. Arthur would have one
achievement to point at with pride.
Otherwise the period from 1882 to
1885 ii the history OF our glorious
country will be beautiful lavender
tinted blank.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-01-08

The secret Of sustaining q good
reputation. always has, and always
will depend upon the quality Of the
commodity. H. A. & LII. DeLand
& Co. Of Fairport, n. T., the great
manufacturers OF Saleratus and
Soda, realize this to its fullest ex-
tent, and the thousands OF patrons
who use DeLand's Saleratus and
Soda, testify to its wonderful purity
and strength, ~ ways uniform, always
reliable, and full weight.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-01-08
A LECTURE TO YOUNG MEN
On the Loss Of
ll1zi1kI!SZIsRsls!ls


A Lecture 0u the Nature. frfatMsa, lad Asii.
cal cure of seminal We thness, or Spe.iaatar-
rhtna Induced BY Seif-Abnsc. IrTOiultary En-
issons, Impo;cncy, Nervous ..ebii,y. aud I'm
peuinents 10 Marriage gen fri'ty. ION sumption,
Epilepsy and FITS: Menta aaa Physical lGcl-
paclty. &c.-By ROBERT J.. CULvERWELL.
N u. author OF the "Green Book &c.
The world re nowned author, In this admira.
Bile Lecture clearly proves from his own ex-
peiiencc that The awful consequences OF Self
Abuse may be effectually removed without dam
gerous surgical operations bougies instruments
rings or cordials: pointing out mode OF cure 1t
0ace certain and effectual. BY which every snf-
ferer, no matter what his condition may be.
may cure himself cheaply, privately and radi-
cally.
ta-This lecture will prove boon to thous-
ands and thousands.
Sent under seal. In plain envelope, to any
address, on receipt OF four cents, or Two postage
stamps. Address
THE CULvERWELL MEDICAL CO.,
Il Ann st., New York u. Z. Pos t0@ee Box.
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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-01-08

Everybody knows that the era Of
monopoly and OF monopolistic tend
encies, dates from the time the con
gross OF the United States put the
two exceptions on the greenback !:
Duties and interest on the public
debit
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-01-08

McAdoo. the wild Jerseyman who
accompanies Mr.. Randall on his
Southern tour, says he is in favor Of
. tariff for revenue only. Like
Randall, however, he always votes for
q tariff for monopoly only.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-01-08

Nothing II 80 reliable as Ayers
Cherry Pectoral for colds, coughs, in
short for any and all arrangements
OF the respiratory organs, which tend
towards consumption. In all ordin-
ary cases it is certain cure, and 1t
affords sure relief for asthma and
consamptioD. even in advanced
skS.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-01-08
NOTICE TO RED EEM.

To r. Niles, lehman. Sirszel & CO., or other
unknown owDers Of the lands hereinafter de-
Scrlbed:
Take notice that at the adjourned pubic
Tax sale. Begin and publicity llr.d ~ the
Office Of thu county Treasurer, In GI.aaO. How
ard county. IOsa, pursuant 70 iaw Commenc-
Ing on TIE first Ioni " OF October 1881, TOW II
on the stl sas t,sr-F.--'t- Isl .hrrcafter t1
wni h time sid sale n. a..,, ally ad;osfn.
ed the following aes.tiDt r.4t estate was sold
Dy the Il g SURF OF = IL. !. t.afs r0f the tSsS
due thereon Tor the year 1887. amOartins To the
sum or $3.50. to-wIt The \. W quarter OF the
NE quarter o. section eleven, IN township one
hundred north By range tiirteen, West OF the
5th P. NJ, and that N. Is, Hoa'tttle became III"
purchaser af aid Land i; said sale. AMI that
the right OF redemption vii xnire ami deed
for slid land be N Ice Ia The uaaesiig.ea, vino
Is row the owner ard holder IN his own right,
OF the certificate OF sa!e made thereon by the
Treasurer af said county. untess fedempfian
from I'd sale I've mad vii hin 70 days from The
c0mp'etnd Sergtce .. this notice.
Dated Jan q, lSS5
14t3 M. Is. DOOLITTLE, Owner.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-01-08

It don't cost much to shoot hotel
keeper in Indiana. Last fall two Of
these got up a shooting match in
which James Mahany shot w. Il.
Spence. Mahany has just had his
trial and been fined $25. Almost as
cheap as a turkey shoot.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-01-08
Original Notice.

In the Circuit Court Of Howard county, Iowa
February Term 1885.
Cannon & Decriag, Plaintiff,
vs..
Andrew Carpenter and Albert:Carp enter,
Defendants.
TO the defendants above named:
You are hereby notified that there IL now
on file In the Oflice OF the clerk Of the Circuit
court In and for the county OF Howard, state OF
Iowa, q petition Of the piatntin.abo named,
claiming Of you that a certain jndIm.ni
that was recovered In the circuit court OF How
ard county, Iowa, for $50, With ~ per cent ia
terest from date, damages and costs and st
t0rney's fees. on the Sth day Of June 1875, BE-
rcinstated as Il Judgment In said county and
that the record OF sam. be restored and said ie-
instatemcnt and record be OF the date OF It's
rendition. tO-wt: June Sth 1875. and that the
Hen OF said judgment be preserved from tie
date of its rendition tO-wit: June 9Th 1875, and
for other proper relief.
Aud that unless you appear thereto
and defend before noon Of the second day OF the
next term or the said court appointed TO be held
at the court house In said county, commencing
on the 9th day OF February, 1885, your default
will be entered and q Judgment rendered against
yon thereon, in accordance with the prayer OF
said petition.
MCCARTHY & MCcooK.
t2t4 Attorneys for Plaintiff
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-01-08

Should William G. Whiting have
place In Cleyeland's cabinet the
standard oil men would cut a water
melon. Should It be Thurman the
corporate robbers will wear Grape.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-01-08
TO .sli2,a.,fices.

The advertiser having been permanently
cured OF that drad disease, Consumption by q
simple remedy, Is anxious to maxi known ~
his fellow sufferers the means II cure. 10 ali
who desire II. he Will send copy or the PR
suriptlOn used, free Of c..sfSa1 With the difee-
tions for preparing ard 'fs.Eg tle anne. which
they VII find sure TIRE for touxnS. Colds.
Coasnmptioa. Asikma. hrohcnitie a.. Parties
WI hing the pr scrlptiOn VIII please address.
Rev Il 4. WILSON, l9i Penn 81. ,WiEiamshnigE
Nen York. 4Uy1
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-01-08
s. days and the books will be open
ed to the public and the rascals put
out IN the cold, cold world.

The kickers In Plymoth Church
explain that they are not angry with
Beecher. but only grieved. II that's
all the pastor may rs well jump on
Tim Blaine's neck once more for luck.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-01-08
The men who have heretofore in
vented the snake stories, are now
busy cabinet making.

Whitelaw Reds admission that
the country is safe, must be highly
obnoxious to J. s. Clarkson who
still thinks he's holding it up by the
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-01-08

The Charles City Democrat says:
The recent cold snap throughout
the northwest is said to be due to
Dakota billiards.. Is that territory
Of billiards. trying to bnlldozs its
way into the Union2