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Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
ROBBED IN A THRONG.
Three Desperate People Overcom
and Bol, m, Old NIax,

Three Desperate People Overcome
and Rob an Old Man.
One of the most daring robberies that
have ever been perpetrated in Omaha oc-
Cured on board the Burlington train while
awaiting at the depot Tuesday night. An aged
German named Siegel accompanied by his
wife had been about the depot goodly por-
tion of the afternoon awaiting the west
bound train for Denver on the Burlington.
Toward evening the aged couple repaired to
chop house on South Tenth street, for re-
frcshments and after this returned to the
depot. Unobserved, three toughs followed
them to the depot and when the train
pulled in, assisted them in put
ting their baggage on board. At Z O'Clock
as the train was pulling out the three men
seized the helpless old man and went through
his clothes, securing in all about S60 So
quietly did they accomplish their task that
not passenger in the coach discovered their
actions until Siegel screamed for help as the
three rushed along the aisle of the car and
Jumped from the train, which was then
moving. 1t was brought TO IA stop, and the
police were informed Of the robbery, but
failed TO effect tho arrest of the culprits
Onicer Kirk kept close lookout for them,
but IT Is thought that inasmuch as no descrip-
tion OF the mon could be obtained, their AZ
rest is not TO be expected. The aged couple
continued on their journey, and 1t Is said that
the old gentleman had $500 in his inside
pocket which his impromptu guests failed to
discover.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
WENT AFTER BEANS.
A Nebraska Convict Strays to the Land
OF Culture and Is Captured.

OF Cuiture ana Is Chptureu.
BosToN, Mass, March 20.a-TSpeciaf Tele-
gram to THE BEE. Charles Lincoln, an es-
capped convict from the Nebraska state peni-
tentary, has been recaptured at Lawrence.
He was convicted of murder and was origin
ally sentenced to Imprisonment for life, but
this was later on commuted TO eighteen
years, ten of which he served and then es-
capped, coming east and for long period
eluding arrest He, however, fell a victim
to Mammon. He has been stopping in Bos-
ton, and here last January met Mr.. Lewis
G.. Clark, a gentleman from Australia.
Both resided in the same house, 1913 Wash
ingtor street They became acquainted, and
learning that Mr.. Lewis G. Clark kept his
papers and considerable money in one of his
trunks, Lincoln decided to appropriate it.
Last Wednesday, while Mr.. Clark was out
of town, Lincoln forged his name to bogus
order and sent truckman to the house for
the trunk in question, and the iandlady gave
it up. Lincoln, finding the trunk had num-
ber of private papers, thought 1t would be
amusing to pass himself off as Clarke. and so
went TO Lawrence and made great splurge.
He by this attracted the attention of friend
of Clark's, who wrote of the affair to the
latter. The police were notified and at once
pounced on the culprit, who was then recog-
nized as the escaped convict. He was held
for larceny and the Nebraska authorities
Motif ed.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
BACK TO FIRST PRINCIPLES.
THE Rock Island Road Retrenching
With a Vengeance.
TRAINS REPLACED BY STAGES.
\ Stroke OF Enterprise That viii
Hardly Meet with Popular Favor
In the Hawkeye State
Iowa Notes.
Deserted the Baby.

DEs MONIES, Ia, March 2O.-[Special Tele-
gram to THE BEE. Last Saturday woma n
left a baby in the hands Of an old lady at the
Rock Island waiting room, asking her to hold
j minute while she purchased ticket.
Bhe then slipped out side door and disap-
pearcd. The old lady held the baby for half
bn hour or more and turned it over to the
authorities. Search for the mother OF the
child has been kept up ever since, and has
finally been successful The mother has
been found and brought TO Des Moines. She
was resident of Grand Junction, and in
desperation at the thought OF her condition
had engaged relative to bring the child to
this city TO be left in care of the childrens'
home or some other charitable institution.
The woman who brought the infant here, not
gaining admission for it, took the matter In
her own hands and left it with the old lady
in the depot. The mother is a young woman
and formerly lived near Corydon. Her pa
rents are in poor circumstances as well as
herself She has been taken in at the horne,
along with her child, and will be cared for
there for the present.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
Cachinnations.
nN LII. IEII


The average girl looks upon ice cream
as cold comfort.
1.-The Black Cat" is the translated
title of new dramatic paper. 1t has
not only fixed purr-puss, but it is des-
tined to a-mews.
1t is reported that Nat Goodwin won
his play Of "A Gold Mine" 1t was a
Goodwin, too.
The German government wants
Klein, but this request is respectfully
de-Kleined.
1t is when a man pays the customs
dues that he obeys the call of duty.
Among the big guns" of the church
we suppose the canons take the lead.
Behind the Times-The English gov
ernment.
''The Silence of Dean Maitland" has
been satisfactorily explained. He lived
with his mother-in-law.
Might not the noise of the cannon at
Fort Lafayette be correctly described as
Long Island sound?
The editor now will bis shotgun prepare,
And song Of sweet pleasure keep hum
ming.
His club and his muscles he'll keep in re-
pair,
For he knows the spring poet is coming.
The budding leaves proclaim the spring,
The swallows make the summer,
A fall is made by many thing,
But the winter makes the plumber!
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
Lon George Makes a De niaJ.

Lon George wishes to state that he is at
present living with his wife on Nineteenth
street, while his child has been in the keep
ing Of his mother-in-law. 1t was not his
wish that it should be so, because, as he
says, the old Lady was continually making
trouble between his wife ana himself. She
was the cause of one separation, aud when
that was accomplished refused to help her
daughter to become self-supporting, and now
that they are reunited seems to wish to part
them again. Tuesday evening George called
but she followed him to the street and col
lected a crowd by calling out murder and
'poiice." The police, however, did not inter-
fere, as there was no ordinance in Omaha to
from its grandmother.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
The Work of Incendinries.

MASON CRY, Ia, March 20.-tSpecial Tele-
gram to The gE.l-George Roebuck, resi-
Dent of Rock Falls, recently sustained very
heavy loss by some person or persons setting
fire to his premises. The total loss will
reach S2500. He now offers reward of $500
for information that will lead to tie arrest
and conviction of the guilty parties.
Several buildings have been recently burned
and It is thought that all has been the work
of incendiaries. The insurance companies
pnd citizens will swell the reward offered by
MIR Roebuck
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
Round,ng Up pesperadoes.

PrrrspURo, Pa, March 2O.-Worl was re-
peved tonight tnat six desperate men,
among whom are known TO be LOWS, Rem
say, Sullivan ard Tasker, OF the party which
committed the tortures OF citizens at McClel-
landtown last week, are located rear Mark
leysviile. a mountain settlement IN the south
ern borders Of Fayette county. They are
armed to the teeth and constantly on guard
pgainst surprise. The Markleysville people
raanot raise posse strong enough to make
en attack ON the men, and they have asked
Eor assistance from Uniontown, tho county
baat. They also ask the county commission
irs 70 increase tho reward for their capture
10 1900.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
Dragged to Death,

SHENANDOAH, Ia, March 90. - Especial
Telegram to The BEE IA horrible accident
took place near this city this afternoon.
Johnnie Sultzer, the seven-year-old son Of
Chris Sultzer, farmer living four miles
east, haltered two -year-old colt and lead it
down to small creek to water, tying one
end of the rope around his person. The colt
became scared and ran off, dragging the
chilG for forty rods at high rate of speed,
and passing through two gates. Directly in
ITS path stood reaper. This the colt leaped
entirely, dragging the unfortunate child
after it, and finally running against large
tree, the colt wound round and round the
tree. The mother here reached the child
but before she could release him he had
breathed his last
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
Queer Police Methods.

Charlie Hubbard was up before Judge
Berka yesterday charged with throwing
dice in Bellamy's saloon for money. Judge
Berka did not altogether like the evidence
against him, and reserved his decision until
the 23d. 1t went to show that police officer
had gone into the saloon, bought drink, aud
then suggested throwing dice at so cents a
throw. Hubbard accommodated him, ana
while they were so engaged another officer
came in and Hubbard and Bellamy were ar
rested. The Judge stated that it required
time to decide whether or not man should
be punished for falling into trap set delib-
erately by the police for the purpose of max
ing him commit crime.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
An atrocious Deed.

NEWARK, N. j., March 20-While Ferdi-
nand Mutter, milkman, living ut Iryington,
was away from home this morning, and the
elder daughter was at school, Joseph Salz.
man, a farm hand, bound the three younger
children and threw them into hay loft. He
then attempted 10 assault Mrs. Mutter but
failing, knocked her insensible with ham
mer. Sazman thou ransacked the house. Mrs.
huIter recovering consciousness, endeavored
to siake her escape, but Salzmau again
lnooked her down By repeated blows OF the
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
A Napoleon OF Finance.

DEs MONIES, Ia, March 2O.-[Special to
THE BEE. Scott l.. Whitmore, charged
with obtaining money under false pretenses,
was bound over in justice court to-day in
the sum of $500. He borrowed sum Of
money from b. Cohen, giving mortgage
upon sixteen head of cattle and four horses,
which were said to be upon a farm belong
ing to ]. H. Bates, southeast of this city.
1t is claimed that he had no claim on the
property whatever. He is said to have got
ten in debt at Stuart, and borrowed the
have had very indefinite idea of the offense
he was committing
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
A Neat Copfitepce Game.

MASON CRY, Ia, March 2o.-TSpecial Tele-
gram to The BEE. IA gang Of confidence
men are now working Iowa towns. Their
game is played in this manner: A gold
chain and $50 bill are deposited in an en-
velope. The envelopes which have been
thus fixed are then offered for $40 each.
These are readily purchased and as soon as
they are sold the purchaser is asked TO show
the people what he has. The envelopes are
pnwraped and the $40 bills found therein,
but when they are returned they are minus
this amount and contain nothing but the
brass chain. Many of the unsuspecting are
Toped in and the gang continue their work
romnlestnd II s.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
Hanel,a,i.

The western championship hand ball tour
nament will open in Hart and Kilgallon's
ball alley in few weeks. 1t will consist OF
eleven games between Omaha aud Kansas
City, six of which will be played here and
five IN Kansas City. sThe winning team TO
get $3.50 and two gold medals, to be known as
the Irish News championship medals. 1. +.
Callen, editor and proprietor of the Irish
News of Kansas City, was here on a visit and
has COMPLETED all the arrangements, Omaha
Baggs while Kansas 'Clty has several teams,
the best one of whiciis however is barred out
in consequence Of one player being profess
sional and the other clergyman who could
not be induced to compete for money or
prize.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
Cutting Down Expenses.

DEs MONIES, Ia, March 20-[Special Tel
egram to THE BEE. In pursuit Of its policy
of retrenchment, the Rock Island has been
cutting down its train service on some of the
branch roads. One Of these was from At
lantic to Griswold. A part of the business
is now being done by the Chicago, Burling-
lust BEEN oompietea @ a for the essabIshment Ed Of
double daily stage line between Atlantic
and Grlswold to accommodate the public
with passenger service. The Harlan and
Avoca stage took SIS in passenger fares yes
terday.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
Put Up or Shut Up.
The following card explains itself:

The following card Explains ltseIf:
OMAHA, Neb,, March 20.-To the Sporting
Editor of The BEE: 1t has come to my
hearing so repeatedly thatI am getting really
tired that Charles Ashinger il talking around
among the boys that he is still of the opinion
that he can beat any rider in Omaha. Now,
while do not think there Is much for me to
gain by beating Ashnger, still to satisfy him
l will run him a race, any distance he wishes
to name, for money or fun, on the Coliseum
track any afternoon and invite all who de-
sire to see the race to come and no admission
will be charged. / want IL distinctly under
stood that will ridethim any sort of race
for any sort of stakes at any time. Further
will but him sl0o thatI beat him five miles
at the Chicago race In May. Respectfully,
Ii 4 JOHN S. PRINCE.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
Held ON Flimsy Evidence.

The case Of Mrs. Weis came up in the
police court yesterday afternoon. She was
charged with receiving a package OF goods
addressed to s. s. Fellier, and giving a re-
celpt for the same She said her maiden name
was Felker, and that she received the good
as she thought they came from some of her
friends, but she denied ever having signed
any receipt The prosecution put the driver
that had delivered TWO parcels on the stand
and To their surprise testified that II was a
colored woman who had signed the receipt
However, Mrs Weis was bound over to the
and was released ON her attorney giving
bond.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
An Extraorlinary Proceediur

Sioux Cry, Ia, March 2O.-[Spccial to
THE BEE.l-The most extraordinary meet
iEg of the city council of this city was held
last night. 1t was the first meeting of the
new council, of which seven aldermen are
democrats and one republican. The council
elected as superintendent OF public works
Fred Munchrath, ir, who is now under
sentence to four years in the penitentiary.
He is out under bond, pending an appeal to
the supreme court. The republican alder.
man voted for the convict and three demo-
cratic aldermen voted against him.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
Iron Works'Goine South.

NEW YORK., March 2O.-EX Mayor Hewitt
and Edward Cooper, proprietors of the New
Jersey Steel and Iron works, at Trenton, N.
J,, have been travelling in the iron regions of
the south for several weeks on a tour of in
vestigation. AS result it is announced
that about April 1 their works will be re-
moved to Chattanooga, Tenn. Much of the
raw iron and coal supply has been coming
from there, and the company also has found
large market in that region. The works
employ. ], 800 men.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
Will Visit Colorado.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., March 20. = Especial
Telegram to The BEE. Acting Governor
Shannon issued the necessary documents to-
day tor the conveyance to Colorado of a no
torious horse thief named James Harmon,
who was arrested on Saturday last by order
of Sheriff Harper, of Ebert county, Colorado.
Hormon got away with five valuable horses
from River Bend, Colo. in 1888. ALI efferts
to trace him We're fruitless until last week,
when he was located at Briggs Ranch in a
remote part of Albany county, Wyoming.
The prisoner will be taken to Colorado to-
morrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21

There are many things to be grateful
for, II we would bat think so. and among
these is the introduction OF Van Duzer's
havoring extracts somewhat less than a
third OF century ago. II there Is a
cook in America, professional or other
wise, who has not tested and is not
ready to avough the excellence OF these
we'll known preparations. she or he is
wholly behind the age. No chemical or
other impurity contaminates them.
They are simply delicious.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
Horsford's Acid Phosphate,
Uscfu in all forms of Dyspepsia.
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

Mary Anderson's condition is reported as
much improved.
The reports regarding yellow fever at Rio
Janerio are said TO be greatly exaggerated.
Twelve persons were drowned by the
swamping of two fishing boats off Starno-
way, England.
The chair factory of Herr Bros, of To-
ronto, was destroyed by fire. Loss, $4,000 I;
insurance, $4,000.
Ex-Congressman Peter Paul Mahoney of
Brooklyn, is dangerously ill, victim of in
auguration weather.
Ex-President Cleveland and party arrived
at Jacksonville, Fla, and were accorded a
cordial greeting. There was grand pyro-
tecnic display in the evening.
A syndicate of st. Louis capitalists has
effected deal with the owners of the West
Granite Mining company, of Montana,
whereby new company is formed with
Sl00, 900 in the treasury and no debts.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
Supervising Architect orthe Treasury.

PHILADELPHIA, March 20.-lSpecial Tele
gram to THE BEE. 1T is stated here to-
night upon excellent authority that the pres
ident has decided to appoint George S. Wind
mir, of this city, supervising architect of the
treasury. Mr.. Windmir has been sent for
and is expected to leave for Washington i'm
mediately. Mr.. Windmir enjoys an enviable
reputation as an architect and stands in the
front rank Of his profession. The Masonic
temple and Produce exchange buildings
are among his best designs, and he is now
the architect of the Girard estate.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
Catarrh Cured.

A Clergyman, after years Of suffering
from that loathsome disease, Catarrh,
and vainly trying every known remedy,
at last found recipe which completely
cured and saved him from death. Any
sufferer from this dreadful disease send
ing self-addressed stamped envelope
to Prof. j. A. Lawrence, SO Warren ST.,
New York City, will receive the recipe
free of charge.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
A brakeman XIII d.

FAIRFIELD, Ia, March 20.-[Special Telc-
gram to THE BEE. l--John Brulliar, Rock
island brakeman. was run over by the cars
about 80 this morning and instantly killed.
He was going over the top of some box cars,
and il is supposed he slipped and fell be-
tween the cars. The accident happened
the remains were brought here after they
sycre prepared for burial MIR. Brulliar WIS
unmarried and livea near Richland.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
Anthony Gets "A Job.

IornkA, Kan, March 2o.--TSpecial Tele-
gram To Tine BEE. l--Ex- Governor George'T.
Anthony was to-day elected member of the
board OF railroad commissioners to succeed
Commissioner Gillette There were twenty
one candidates for the position. Anthony is
at present editor Of the Ottawa Republican,
put Vas lorinerly connected with the Atchi-
son, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
Brother and Sister Drowned.

TOPEKA, Kan, March 2o.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to THE BEE.I-Two daughters and a
son Of w. G. Ash, prominent resident of
Independence, were attempting yesterday
afternoon to cross the Verdigris river in a
carriage. The horses became frightened
and rushed out into the river, which is much
swollen by the late rains. The son aud eld-
est daughter, together with the team, were
drowned while the younger daughter sue
ceeded in escaping. The horses and wagon
were discovered half an hour later floating
down the river, and were dragged ashore.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
An Absolute Cure.

The ORIGINAL ABIETlNE ONT
MENT is only put up in large two ounce tin
boxes, and is an absolute cure for old sores.
burns, wounds and chapped hands, and all
skin eruptions. Will positively cure all
kinds of piles. Ask for the ORIGINAL ABB.
IETINE OINTMENT. Sold by Goodman
Drug Co., at % cents per box-by mail 80
cents,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21

CHICAGO, March 20.-Early this morning,
in the outskirts of the city, John Enright, of
La Crosse, Wis, and William Fitz, of Chi
cago, fought bruising contest of ten rounds.
Enright was the winner.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
Advice 10 Mothers.

Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Syrup shou Id al
ways be used for children teething. 1t soothes
tne child, softens the gums, allays all pain,
cures wind collie, and Is the best remedy for
diairEoea. 25cen Is bottle.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21

hammer, and then fed One OF the children,
and physicians were summoned. Mrs.
Mutter Is not expected 90 survive her iniur-
les Sazman arrived from Switzerland No
yember l. 1883
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
He Anew the Marks.

Office Boy Ito editor)-Please, sir;
there's man outside who wants to see
yer.
Ed.-Well, did he send in his card?
o. B.-No, guess he amt got any
card. He amt got any boots or collar
Ed.-A literary gentleman. Show
him right in, Joe.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
Sent un for the Firth Time.

AEAMosA. Ia. March so.-frpecial Tele-
gram 10 The BsE.I-Reddy Winters, alias
Harry Clump, who has previously served
four torms in prison, and who attempted to
kill Jailor Ufford, was to-day sentenced to
ten years In the penitentiary for burg larry
and attempt TO Kill,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
Gladstone's Brother Dead.

LONDON, March 2O.-Sir Thomas Glad
stone, the only surviving brother of the Rt.
Hon. William E. Gladstone, is dead.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21

BRUSSELS, March 20.-The Agricultural
league of the federation has unanimously
adopted resolution favoring the imposition
of an import duty upon all agricultural
products.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
An Irish Editor Sentenced,

Z DUBLIN, March 20.-O'Mahoney, editor of
the Tipperary Nationalist, has been SEN
fenced to two months Imprisonment under
the crimes act for intimidating.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
A University President resigns.

PROVIDENCE, X, l., March pa special
meeting of the corporation Of Brown uni
versity today received the resignation OF
Rev. Ezekiel q. Robinson as president Of the
university.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
Protection ofAericulturists.

Grass, garden and field seeds. VIM.
Sievers & Co., 10th and California.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
NOtfce.

Hans Schuman has purchased the
Chas. Hellwig place, ,22l5 Cunning street.
His grand opening will take place Thurs
day evening, March 81. Good music,
good supper. All friends cordially in
yited. Hans Schuman, 22l5 Cunning ST /.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
A Postnflinr Robbery.

ST. LOUIS, March 20.-The Carondelet
(South st. Louis) postofiice was robbed last
night of about 81 600
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
A Brusing Contest.

Pears soap is the most elegant toll g
adjunct.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21
County Court.

y number Of small bills, amounting in all
to $136.40, against the Spellineck estate, were
adjudicated. One for $50 was presented by
the Bohemian band for services on the day
of the funeral. This transaction recalls to
memory the fateful Sunday evening when
John Spillneck shot his wife full of bullets
and then killed himself. Before the mur-
dered' woman died she requested that brass
band be engaged to play at the double fu-
neral.
Jane Badger was appointed administrators
of the estate of her deceased husband,
Thornton T. Badger.
County Judge Shields yesterday appointed
Mrs. Emma Conrad guardian of Eugenia
and Max Conrad, minors. Mrs. Conrad will,
in few days, be appointed Administrative
of the estate Of Max Conrad deceased.
John Dongan, surviving member of the
firm Of Alexander Dongan & Co., commenced
suit yesterday against Louis Ginsbery to re-
cover S2S9.33, claimed to be due on a bill of
merchandise.
The Thorp Sc Adams Manufactu ring com
pany, of Boston, began suit again st H. M.
and $. w. Jones of this city, to recover
1888, ,3si alleged to be due on goods sold and
delivered
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21

There are nineteen metals more valua-
BILE than gold, but no remedy which will
compare with Bigelow's Positive Cure
for coughs and colds. A prompt and
pleasant cure for throat and lung
troubles. SO cents and 81. Goodman
Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-21

Golden tho flowers that star the mead,
Golden the sunshine on the hills,
Golden the remedy, indeed,
That eases human ills.
Golden the curls on baby's head.
Golden the love of child and wife.
Golden the great Discovery
That saves loving life.