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Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
NIZER, THE MIsER.
How Rich Old German Imposed
Upon His Neighbors.

upon nlS NeIRHDOTS.
About six years ago Henry Nizer, mid
die aged German, lived near Columbus on
large and well-cultivated farm which was
well stocked and upon which he had built a
large residence and also comfortable stone
barn. Nizer had wife and two grown
daughters, who were very popular in the
n neighborhood, were well dressed and ap-
peared often in the best society of the COM
muuity. Everything seemed to be
moving along smoothly with the
Nizers and they had the reputation
in that section of the country of
being well-to-do and prosperous. Some time
during the year 1883 Henry Nizer, for some
unknown reason and to the surprise of his
old neighbors and acquaintances, sold his
farm and stock for $40, 900 and departed for
Kansas. His two daughters came to Omaha,
where they now reside, one of them having
married well and the other living with her
married sister.
The other day gentleman who is well ac-
quainted in Columbus happened in ut the
principal bank in that city and in friendly
conversation with the cashier happened to
ask what had become of the MIXERS. The
cashier answered that they were some
place in Nebraska but that he could not state
where. He added that Nizer had $4,000 in
cash deposited in his bank upon winch he
had not drawn for u considerable time.
The gentleman to whom the cashier i'm
parted this information had occasion a little
later on to go to Clarks, IN Merrick county,
not many miles west of Columbus. He was
destined to an auction of stock which was
fixed to take place a few miles north of
Clarks, and at that sale he recognized his old
acquaintance Henry Nizer Greeting him,
he was surprised at the refusal of the old
German TO recognize him. Talking
over this circumstance with u
farmer who resided in the neighbOrhood
the gentleman was told that Nizer had short
time before movediint0 miserable little
adobe habitation mile from the place where
the auction was being held. His wife lived
with him, and they we're then, and had been
for some months, living upon the charity of
the good people OF the nelghborhOod.
Nizer had given out that he was penniless
owing to a long traip Of misfortunes which
had overtaken him IN Kansas, and as nobody
in the vicinity of Clarks knew the Nlzers,
the story was believed and provisions and
clothing were supplied The old German and
Nizer's duplicity got out the men who had
given him assstance became very indignant,
and there is some talk OF the old man being
called to account foF the imposture he has
practiced. ~. gm
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
Poisoned the Food.

PLArrsMoUTH, Neb., April a.-[Special
Telegram 70 Tue BEE. THE mental equlli-
brium of daughter of Mr.. Samuel McCon-
key who lives south of town is slightly un-
balanced and some of her erratic actions are
attended with very unpleasant and danger
ous results. That which appears to afford
her the greatest pleasure is the delicate at
tention in The way Of gastronomic appetizers.
Vhe last exploit OF this culinary genius near
~ resulted in the death of q brother and two
ladies visiting the family. The Ingredients
OF some pastry partaken OF by these people
contained poison which made the parties
deathly sick aud only by the timely assist
hnce OF physician were they enabled 10 re-
cover from the ELECTS.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
The Fines Mus, BE Collected.

DEs MONIES, Ia, April Especial Tele-
gram to The BEE. The case of Sheriff
Loomis, for contempt of court in refusing to
imprson convicted liquor men who had
failed to pay their fines, was decided in the
district court to-day. The sheriff gave as
his explanation that he thought that the
payment of the fine was the chief thing
sought, and he had been giving the offenders
time to get the money necessary The court
held that it was his duty to have them inn
prisoned if they did not pay up, but that his
failure to do SO was not an intentional con-
tempt so he was permitted to go with an ad-
moniton no ito sin again.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
KleptOmania.

NEBRASKA CRY, Neb., April a Special
to THE BEE. "A warrant was issued last
night for tho arrest of Mrs. John Ohnmacht
and two of her sisters, Anna and Lena
Kriefles, charging them with kleptomania.
A large amount of dry goods, shoes, dress
patterns, etc., were found at their homes,
half dozen different firms in the city. The
family has always been highly respected and
is considered wealthy. They gave bonds for
trial to morrow, but it is likely that a settle.
ment will be effected. Mrs. Ohnmacht is
the mother of seven children.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
THE WESTERN ASSOCIATION.
All the Clubs Represented at the
Des Moines Meeting.
WORKING ON A NEW SCHEDULE.
A Warm Contest Anticipated Before
the Matter Is Finally Adjusted
The River Land Set
tiers Defiant.
Revising the Schedule.

DEs MONIES, To-, April Especial Tele-
gram to THE Bee ALI of the eight cities
in the Western association were represented
in the meeting of base ball magnates here
to-day. The faults of the schedule adopted
at Sioux City n few weeks ago were so glar-
ing and so serious for most clubs, especially
Milwaukee,, Denver, Des Moiues and ST.
Joseph, that it had to be changed, or the sea-
son would be failure from the beginning.
About every city comes prepared to offer
new schedule, but as soon as the meeting
was organized committee consisting of
Quinn, of Milwaukee,; Rowe, of Denver, and
Brandt of Omaha, was appointed, with in
structions 10 submit o new schedule as soon
as possible. The committee has been work
ing all day and with little prospect of reach
ing conclusion that will be acceptable TO all
tonight. The first result reached by the
committee was TO open the season on April
20, instead of April 20. The
change has brought up fight,
as some of the clubs are strongly
opposed to so early an opening. An effort is
being made to balance the games more
with any other club finished before the sea-
son is half over, as was the case in the Sioux
City schedule. The matter of holidays is
also making fight, as every club wants the
best holiday at home. The attendance at
the meeting is large, including some of the
leading bali men of the association, and u
warm contest is probable before the sched-
ue is finally adopted Each club is allowed
two votes. 1t looks doubt full If n schedule
can be agreed upon tonight, though the
committee is at work upon it at late hour.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
The Chicken Finally CLASSIFIED.

DEs MONIES, Ia, april Especial Tele-
gram to THE BEE. The board of supervis-
ors wrestled with novel question IN do
:nestic economy to-day A man came from
Bloomfield township, complaining that dogs
had been killing his chickens. He killed one
of the dogs and found five of his chickens
visors to pay for all domestic ANIMALS killed
by dogs. But the board couldn't determine
for some time that chicken was domestic
animal. Noted authorities were consulted,
and after hearing arguments the board
finally decided that chicken was domestic
animal as well as fowl, and so established
the precedent, and allowed the clam.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
McCook Redeemed.

McCooK, Neb., April 2.-[Special Tele-
gram to THE BEEl-The election here to-day
was land slide and Hon. S. G. Green was
elected mayor; j. e. Kelly, clerk; e. G.
Barlow, city treasurer; c. H. Meeker, en-.
gineer; c. e. Boyd, member Of the firm of
Walsh & Boyd, wholesale liquor dealers, and
r. l.. Brown, counclmen from the Second
ward; j. @. Allen from the First ward Il,
n. Oyster ana F. II. Fowler, members of the
board OF education. Not dozen votes were
cast in opposition to these tickets and the
people of McCook have repudiated the stigma
cast upon them by the member of the legis-
tature from this county and places herself on
record for constitutional high license.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
Democrats Get a sIice.

PLATTsMouTu, Neb., April 2.-[Special
Telegram to THE BEE. The city election
held here to-day resulted in a victory for
the democrats, the following councilmon be-
ing elected First ward--Clans Brecken-
feldt, ID. M. Jones; Second ward, Charles
Fourth ward j. ID. Sampson, and Lafe
O'Niel, Fifth ward. The members of the
school board elected were J M. Patterson
and j. j. Unruh The detection of the re-
publicans is accounted for by the splits and
deals, and the submission question was also
an important factor in to-day's election.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
Firemen to Compete.

NEBRASKA Cry, Neb., April Especial
Telegram to THE BEE. The Nebraska City
fire department has decided to have an inter-
state firemens tournament May 25. Liberal
prizes will be offered and it is expected fire.
men from Omaha, Lincoln, Council Bluffs,
Plattsmouth, Red Oak, Shenandoah, Bea
trice and Auburn will take place.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
PLAYING With Eire.

EL.KHoRN, Neb., April 2.-LSpeeial .. Tele-
gram to THE BEE. Jerome Powell.
farmer who owns place just south of town
and adjoining the school house grounds, set
a fire out to day to burn some rubbish ON his
farm Owing to the high wind the fire
spread rapidly, and the school house was
threatened. Prof Mathews dismissed school,
and with the aid of his scholars succeeded
in auenching the blaze. MIR. Powell lost
stable and ten tons of hay. No insurance.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
An Exciting Contest.

SUPERIOR, Neb., April 2.-[Special Tele-
gram to THE BEE. THE most exciting cleo
tion contest in the history of this city oc-
CURED here to-day, resulting in clean
sweep of the "Big Four'' and their ticket.
j. S. Johnston, the candidate of the Econ
omy and Reform ticket, defeated G. E.
Adams, candidate for mayor. The issue was
clearly made on the general policy of the
present administration.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
The Defeated Demur.

gram to The BEE. THE citizens ticket is
elected by large maiorities. Henry Hall,
mayor; Jacob Weber ir,, clerk; l.. E. Hay
barger, police Judge; Jacob Weber, ST.. !;
treasurer; e, p. Walker, councilman Second
ward; Stephen Brown, councilman First
ward. The successful parties are celebrat-
ing. About three hundred votes were polled.
The election will probably be contested.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
Sutton,s ELECTION.

SUTTON, Neb,, April Especial Telegram
to The BEE. THE city election here passed
of with unusual quiet The issue was IL
cense and anti-license- The license ticket
was carried, electing +. q. Matteson, mayor;
Harry M. Clark, clerk; John G.. Oschner,
treasurer; G. w. Woodruff aud M. Witten-
berg, councilmen: Dr. Clark and Theodore
Miller, board of education.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
For tiiuh License.

FRIENp, Neb., April 9. 9.-[Special Telegram
to THE BEE. lin the city election to-day
the entire high license ticket was elected by
good majorities. The new board will be
William Burd mayor; II. f. Alexander,
clerk; &: e. Friend, police Judge. Council
men-F'irst ward, Joseph Sonderman, Henry
Wissenberg; Second ward, John Holland, A.
s. Mckay.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
Anril Fooled.

ORD, Neb., April 2.-LSpecial to THE
BEE. while other people were enjoying
their practical jokes after the fashion Of All
Fools day, Ord came in for ner share. The
victim was the popular editor, w. w. Has
kell. 1t seems that Mr.. Haskell has had
yearning for the postoffice for some time,
and when bogus telegram was handed him
purporting to be from Hon. George w. E.
Dorsey, he promptly paid charges and for
thirty minutes imagined himself postmaster.
1twas "thing of beauty If not "a Joy
asfaction take hold of his beaming counte-
nance. But when reminded that this was
the LIST day of April, his prospective office
faded from view; and when the laughing
crowd began to guy him it was terrible to
see the change on that once beaming face.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
License Was stronger.

GRANT, Neb., April 9. Especial Telegram
to THE BEE. THE city election to-day was
enlivened to-day by the presence in the field
of an anti-license ticket. The license people
were little stronger and elected their
ticket by margin of 10. The members of
the board are G. A. Graves, J. l.. Beard, @.
G.. Woods, II. K. Goodall and g. S. Brown.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
Tired ol Prohibition.

MILFORD, Neb., April Especial Tele-
gram to THE BEE. AT the town election to-
day the high license ticket won by nineteen
majority. There was an earnest fight and
the high license people had an exceptionally
strong ticket. Milford has changed off each
year for five years, having been no-license
the present year.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
For Public improvements.

ASHLAND, Neb., April Especial Tee.
gram to The BEE. 1.-The city election re-
suited IN an average majority Of ninety for
the entire public Improvement ticket. ID. ID.
Cooley was reelected mayor; II. j. Pickett,
ir, city treasurer; A. II. Gould, city clerk; ;
.. ID. Hartford and George Hoffman, council
men; !. Peterson and f.. G. Pancost, for
members of the school board.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
Retrenchment at PIattsmoutb

PLATTsMoUTH, Neb., April 1,-[Spccial to
THi BEE. 1.-THE men in the B. & M.
machine shops commenced to-day to
work under the eight hour system, from Z in
the morning to in the afternoon, with an
hour at noon. This is the beginning of re-
trenchment and it is rumored that the ope-
rating expenses will be still further reduced.
Hhe men feel very sore over it and the re-
suit has been the quitting of a number of the
Rlngle men. A large number of the younger
men had commenced the erection of homes
Ind to these the cut will be especially hard.
Although there is good deal of grumbling
yet the men acknowledge that the reduction
is preferable to a wholesale discharge.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
Burglars Mt Beatrice.

BEATRICE, Neb, April Especial to THE
BEE. burglars got in their work last night.
The house of Milo Baker, on Sixth street,
was entered, the key of the back door being
turned with nippers. Here they secured
ladies gold watch and other iewelry worth
$50.
W. l.. Remsberg, the Lutheran pastor, on
Grant street, was awakened by n masked
burglar who pointed revolver at his head
and finally got away with lot of clothing
and several hundred dollars in notes. No
clue to the robbers has yet been discovered.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
Quiet at Hastings.

HASTINGS, Neb., April 2.-[Special Tele-
gram 10 The BEE. The election passed off
quietly in Hastings to-day, resulting in the
success of the high license ticket N. b.
Vineyard was elected police Judge, J. A.
Ross, William Vastine. l.. j. Creeth, G. A.
Kent. councilmen; j. X. Lawson and j. M.
Ferguson, members of the school board
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
They Will Iuhi,ate.

VALPARAISO, Neb., April 3.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to THE BEE. ELECTION passed off
quietly though the result was very close,
d. M, Deane, William Clifton, W. t. Craven
and j. NJ Hickson on the license ticket, and
II. Johnson on the anti-license ticket were
elected. The license party has made prepara
tiops for grand jubilee over the result
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
Hill Nye Was Ont OF Rumor.

MASON CITY, Ia, April Especial Tele-
gram to The BEE. Bill Nye. the noted
humorist, is in much trouble on account of
impaired health. Most of his engagements
in Iowa had to be Cancelled, and now the
several opera house managers have com
menced suit against him, aggregating S1,500,
ing the suits secured the services of detect
ives and claim to have evidence that he was
petulant and feigned illness.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
District Court.

AUBURN, Neb., April 2.-[Special 2. to THE
BEE. district court convened here to-day,
with Judge Appleget on the bench. There
are forty-six civil and eighteen criminal
cases on the docket. Among the cases is
that of Skillman, charged with the murder
of Williams in February last.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
A Bold Robbery.

A bold and successful house robbery was
perpetrated early last evening at the home
of Mrs. Elliott, 1905 Jackson street Mrs.
Elliott was alone in her home about O'Clock
ana was engaged in some work in her dining
room for about an hour. shortly before 0
O'Clock she heard a noise in the front part of
the house and went in her parlor just in time
TO see a man hurrying away from the front
door. An Investigation showed that the
room had been Visited by robber. A
drawer IN her private desk had been broken
INTO and her gold watch and $50 in cash was
secured by the thief The matter was re-
ported to the police.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
The Peoples Ticket.

ELKHoRN, Neb., April 2.-LSpecial to THE
BEE. The town election passed off very
quietly to-day There were two tickets in
the field The peoples ticket nominated
Saturday night was elected to a man, as fol-
lows: Trustees, II, A. Nolte, John Grigger-
son, w. S. Canon, Frank Reber and William
Karner; treasurer, John M. Brunner; clerk.
Dan w. Canon; marshal, j. A. Fry; street
commissioner, John Anderson.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
The River Land Settlers.

FoRT DODGE, Ia, April Especial Tele-
gram to The BEE The concerted action of
the river land settlers to forcibly regain
possession of the lands, from which evic-
tions were made last fall continued unin-
terrupted. Three additional farms from
which the occupants were elected last fall
were seized by sturdy farmers and crops
sown in the name OF the evcted tenants. A
small army of men and teams, with ma
chinery and seeds, will make tour of the
entire river land district and SOW crops
wherever evictions have been made. The
excitement attendant on this bold action of
the settlers has been greatly heightened by
the proposed institution of legal proceedings,
charging all who participate in this latest
move with conspiracy. Such action, it is
feared, would preciptate long averted
trouble, as it would result in the arrest of
u large number of farmers, and all unable to
furnish bonds would be placed in jail. A
move like this would result disasterously to
farmers at this season, and it is announced
that rather than submit they will resist ar
rest. County Attorney Moore is consider
ing the best mode of procedure, and will
take final action in the matter to omorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
Quiet at Chadron.

CHADRoN, Neb., April 2.-ISpecial Tele-
gram to The BEE. THE city election passed
off very quietly at this place. The following
city officers were elected: Mayor, Herbert
A. Cox; treasurer A. A. Record; city clerk,
John w. Smith; city engineer, j. w. Boyd.
There was only one ticket in the field. Ben
jamin Lowenthal ran independent for city
clerk against j. w. Smith and Smith got
eleven majority.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
Anti-Tiicenae. a

CRAIG, Neb., April Especial Telegram
to THE BEE. THE following anti-lcense
board was elected here to-day: J. r. Mona
han, G. Gates, J. DAVIS Joe Bayer and E. F..
Irwin. There was some hard work done by
both sides and three of the above got in ON
very small margins.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE. "WEDNESDAY. April. 3. $780,

here to-day, Judge Morris presiding Moth
ing of Importance came up except the calling
of n grand Jury in order TO have regular
indictment against Patrick Shiel the Day
kin murderer, who was to have been tried
under an information. The case will not be
called until next Monday.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
FouI play Feared.

MADRID, Neb., April 9. e.-lSpecial Telegram
to THE BEE. l-E. G. Maher formerly Of
Omaha, left his home in northeastern Chase
county last Tuesday week ago, for Imperial
to receive a loan of $500 which he secured
and left for home early the following morn
ing. He has not been heard of since and
foul play is suspected. Search has been in
stituted.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
postomce wouto,I

HARRISON, Neb, April 2.-TSpeclal to THE
BEE. Citizens living some miles northwest
of here are petitioning for new postoffice to
be named "Gilchrist" in honor of that mem
ber of the legislature.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
MIR. Brown Won.

CULBERTsoN, Neb., April Especial Tel
egram to The BEE. THE village election
was very exciting. The fight was Brown
and anti-Brown. The Brown ticket was
elected by large majority Hitchcock
county voted to bond the county to day and
ali reports show The bonds were carried.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
License Carries.

TALMAGE, Neb., April 2-lSpecial 1ele-
gram to The BEE. IA year ago Talmage
went dry by an average majority of six.
The license ticket tonight has an over
whelming majority. The vote stand "Li-
cense''-Cummins, ~; Damme, 73; Ives, "a;
Butz, 6S; Sellhors, "a
'No license"-Miller. 35; Gregory 35 ,
Cooper, 81; Childs. 81; Patrick, 30.
One hundred and five votes were cast. On
some no license tickets every name was
scratched and license names substituted and
ON some license tickets every name was
scratched and no license names substituted.
The ''license" boys are supremely happy.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
Bad Day for Ronda.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb., April Especial
Telegram to THE BEE. Wv. II. Platt was
reelected mayor; c. w. Brminger, CLERK;
John West, treasurer and Joseph Miller, po.
lice Judge. Both the bonds for sewerage
and city hall were probably defeated.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
No License Mt Nelson.

NELSON, Neb., April Especial Tele-
gram to The BEE. 1.-The village election
was exceedingly dull, there being only one
ticket in the field. A no licence board was
unanimously elected 1t consists of c. II.
Dowland, II. f. Goodrich, +. w. Lawson,
c. =. Leigh and w. l. Templton. Only 73
votes were cast.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
Men the Only Issue.

RED CLOUD, Neb., April 2-LSpecial Tele-
gram to THE BEE. l-To-day's election re-
suited in the election of the following ticket
with maiorities ranging from 25 to 100:
Mayor G.. b. Holland; city treasurer, T. G.
Hacker; city clerk L. H. Fort; counclmep,
L. H. Wallace, ID. +. Rudd, Fred Hammell;
school directors c. F.. Cother, J. A. Tulley,
Holland, Hacker. Fort and Rudd are the
present incumbents of their respective
offices. Party lines were not drawn, the
issue being one of men only.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
Damage Ry Fire.

HAIGLER, Neb,, April Especial Tele-
gram to THE BEE IA prairie fire has been
raging north of town for the last twenty-four
hours. Several settlers have been CON-
pletely burned out, losing their houses, out
buildings, hay, farming implements and
some stock. The wind has been 30 high
that nothing could be done with the fire, but
it is now thought TO be under control.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
For High IIioense.

ATKINSON, Neb., April Especial Tele-
gram to THE BEE. l-Atkinson's village cleo
tion to-day resulted in the election of the fol
lowing trustees: Jacob Smith, Dan Taylor,
j. III. C0burn, A. L. Morse and w. A. West
fall. The board is for high license.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
The Regular Result.

EXETER, Neb., April 2.-[Special Tele-
gram to THE BEE. 1.-The village election
was held to-day for the purpose of electing a
town board. There were two tickets in the
field license and no license. One hundred
and twenty six votes were cast, the average
majority for license being thirty-one.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
Aiding the Chautauqua.

GLENwooD, Ia, April Especial to The
BEE. Am enthusiastic meeting in the inter
est of the Council Bluffs and Omaha Chau-
tauqua assembly was held at this place last
night, and addressed by Rev, l.. w. Parsons,
Rev. q. II. Crawford, II. G.. Lamsou. DR..
Cooley and Manager j. IL. Hardness. Glen
wood will do her part to aid this great
movement,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
Fire Bugs at Des Moines.

DEs MONIES, Ia, April Especial
Telegram to THE BEE This city seems to
be infested by a gang Of fire bugs. Three
fires day are about the average. At II
o'clock tonight an incendiary fire broke out
in tho rear of the parsonage of the First M.
e. church, burning two barns and two
houses, and destroying about s., 600 worth of
property. The city is greatly excited over
the peril that daily threatens it, Summary
punishment will meet the first fire bug that
is caught
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-03
Women For the school Board.

BEATRICE, Neb., April Especial Tele-
gram to THE BEE. There was light vote
at the city election. G. L. Cole C. G.. Dor
sey, r. j. Smith, ]. S. Grabt and William
Ebright were elected councilmen; j. A. Col
lison, police Judge, and Mrs. Elizabeth Ellis
and Dora Wheelock members of the school
board.