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Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28
D. 0. MILLS FIRST MILLION
He Made It on Pacific Slope Dairy
Farm.
APLAlN FLOODING FARMER BOY.
How the Great Financier Started In
Life and How He Accumulated
His Immense FOrtune-His
Pet Projects.
PLAIN FLOODING FARMER BOY
The Growth OF a Million aire.

The name of Darius o. Mills is now
always associated with gigantic inan-
cial schemes, involving the use of many
millions, or railroad, real estate or
charitable venture, but forty years ago
it was a different story, says the New
York Morning Journal. To-day he
stands prominent figure in Wall
street, the owner of railroads, banks,
mines, one of the finest Office buildings
in the world ,and real estate worth many
millions.
In appearance Mr.. Mills looks the
man of business and finances that he is.
He is of medium height, heavy built,
with broad shoulders and strong legs.
Recent years have thinned his hair
greatly. He has penetrating blue eyes,
a firm, decisive mouth, and chin that
means business. His closely clipped
side-whiskers are almost white.
Starting in life practically without
cent,by his own native business shrewd-
ness, Mr.. Mills has collected an enor-
nous fortune, which now amounts to
something over $20,000,000. Although
as industrious and energetic a worker
as he was when it was necessary for him
to toll day after day to keep body and
soul together.
The first thirty years OF Mr.. Mills
life were as uneventful and matter-of-
fact as they possibly could be. His par
ents owned q farm just outside of AL
bany, and until he was eighteen years
old he had scarcely been dozen miles
from home. He attended the village
school up to the time he was fifteen.
Il .l...t r.. n slN.
onous work on his fathers place.
Although in after years money
poured into his pockets much faster
than he. could spend it., ne never had a
cent OF his own until some months after
he WAS eightocn. His father thought
that if he gave the boy home and suffi-
cient clothing TO wear that was all the
recompense his worl; required.
But IA restless determination to be out
and about in the great world was on
him. IN 1850. like hundreds of others,
he became afflicted with tho gold fever,
ana selling out his all he started for
the gold fields across the prairies.
ON reaching san Francisco he pur-
chased a miners outfit and at once
started for the mines. AT first fortune
did not smile upon him.
a little later, however. he secured in-
terests in several small mines, and i'm
1854, when he again visited San Fran
cisco, he was worth several thousand
dollars. While in the rapidly growing
own, lie became acquainted with Miss
unningham, the daughter OF yerys
wealthy real-estate owner.
Aiter brief courtship lie and Miss
Cunningham were married. Shortly
after Miss Cunningham's father died,
leaving her real estate OH Third and
Market streets valued ut 5000, 900.
With this money az his disposal the
financial career Of d. o. Mills actually
commenced. Mines which aftcrward
proved richly productive were devel-
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28
A Rhapsody.
NJ VI "FVI

Can it be truel Or is it some bright dream
That wraps my senses-for moments
space,
Making the whole world an enchanted
place,
Filled with one image, till all others seem
Lost and absorbed in iti My thoughts still
TEEN
With 'wildered fancies. Is it thy dear face
So close to minei Dost feel at what swift
pace
The warm blood surges IN tumultuous
stream
Through heart and cheek to greet thee2
Sweet, delay
To rouse me from this ecstasy divine;
Or (waking suddenly lest betray
Too much-reveal my woman's soul to thine
For the bare asking. Turn thine eyes
away
Ere thou hast read ~ love thee" writ in
mine.
PATTIR PEMBERToN BERMANN.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28
BenniSon Bros
LINCOLN NEWS AND NOTES.
Councilmanic Contest Proceedings
Begun by w. j. Cooper.
SHE SAID SHE WANTED TO SLEEP
A Disreputabie Character Takes an
Overdose OF Morphine - A
Heavy Suit for Damages
"A New Bank.
LINCOLN BUREAU OF THE OMAHA BEE,
1929 p STREET,

LINCOLN. April 81. J
w. ]. Cooper has come to the conclusion
that he was legally elected councilman Of
the Fourth ward at the last regular munich
pal election. He filed his petition in the dis
trct court to-day for the purpose of com
pelling the proper city officials to give him
certificate of election. The petition alleges
that Graham properly rendered his resgna-
ton as councilman of the ward when he
accepted the nomination for mayor, thereby
creating vacancy, and that he was duly
nominated and elected at the following cleo
tion, having received a majority OF all the
votes cast The petition further states that
he has repeatedly demanded certificate
of election from the city clerk but
has repeatedly been refused. The
case attracts u great deal of interest in Lin
coin. After the election, through some in
formality, it was generally concluded that
Cooper was not legally the alderman OF the
in the council, and for this reason the certi.
ficate of election was withheld. 1t was de-
cIded that special election was necessary,
and w. S. Hamilton became a candidate, but
at the primary he was defeated and Cooper
was the only known candidate, Hamilton hav-
ing come out in an open letter saying that he
cheerfully abided by the decision OF the party
caucus and would do all in his power to secure
his reelection. But, strange 10 state, the
election showed Hamilton's success at tho
special election despite the action OF the eau
Gus endorsing the regular nominee OF the
regular city convention. IL IS alleged that
the Knights OF Pythias took the matter in
hand for some reason and elected Hamilton
by fifty-three votes. This stirs the natives,
and Cooper at the ninth hour claims his
election and the necessary certificate and
seeks IL by mandamus proceedings.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28
Horcr Wants Onnapca.

j. ID. Hoffer, one OF the victims OF the riot
at the Burlington depot on the llth OF last
August, filed his petition in the district court
to-day, alleging 10000 damages against the
road for the injuries he sustained by means
of a pistol shot he received in the left leg
below the knee. Hoffer was going TO Pacific
Junction, Iowa, and was passenger on the
train when the riot took place. lie resides
at Cawker City, Kan, and is said TO De a
cripple for life because of his wound The
case win probably be called for trial at the
next sitting of the district court.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28
Wanted to Sieep,

Mime Meyer an old-timer, who has been
in the clutches of the police dozen or more
times, was found in Snyder's livery barn
this morning rapidly becoming unconscious
from II large dose of choroform that she had
admin stored to herself The drug had been
purchased ut some one OF the numerous drug
stores of the city. She was taken to the
cooler and immurred in a coll, whore she
slept of her drowsiness and then awakened
the echoes with hideous yells. She says she
had no intention of suiciding but wanted to
catch u bit of sleep. 1t is said, however,
hat she would have climbed the golden
stairs had she not been found ana cared for.
Though but eighteen years of age, she is re.
gardcd as one of the toughest characters OF
the city
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28
state Bank of Adams.

Articles Incorporating the State Bark Of
Adams We're filei for record in the ofice ot
the secretary Of state this morning. Author
has been paid up. Tho stock is divided into
1900 shares, of sl00 each. The business CT
the corporation commences or ,se Gtl day Of
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28
BenniSon Bros

May The incorporators are: w. P. Nor
cross, II. j. Merrlck, j. W. McKibbin, b. p.
Jewer, j. Spellman, John Lyons, W. w.
Farmhouse, w. f. Bryan and H. II. Nor
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28
BLOUSE WAISTS,
81 998

Ladies' French Flannel Blouse Waists in
fancy figures. light and dark colors, all at one
price. only ~ ~, worth 400.
Same as ABOVE in Misses and Children's, at
az
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28
OMAHA SUNDAY 1@e.-s1xTEEN PAG1
BROTHERS,
1519-1521 DOUGLAS STREET.


& ] I g fS ] go
that are handsome
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28

Monday only Ladies'
fine Hair line stripe
Hose full regular maze
worth 25c pair; on sale
Monday lic pair.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28

100 pieces Hand Made
Linen Laces. this is q
Job our buyer closed
out at 4 original value.
In this lot they run | in
to 4 in wide, fine aud
heavy all linen, choice
Monday DC yard; worth
up to 2Oc.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28

Special sale of odds and ends in Ladies' Mus
lin Underwear at less ahan half price, con sst-
ing of Night Gowns, Drawers, Corset Covers.
Chemise, Skirts, and all at 25c and tOc each;
worth double.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28

This lot is simply
grand all kinds of
Hand NJ a de Linen
Laces. This lot runs
from 3 in to 4 in wide,
none in this lot worth
less than 20c yard and
up to 4Oc; your choice
lOc yard.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28

Wonderful Bargain, 500 pairs OF Childrens
Muslin Drawers, made OF No. | muslin, on lock
stitch machine. and Hat felied seams for Mon
day only lfc pair; worth 85c Sizes to years.
Mail orders filed
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28

No one can touch it
1t beats every thing vet
advertised, absolutely
Fast Black or money
refunded. Come and
get them before sizes
are again sold out, only
SOC pair; worth 50c.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-03-30
Amusements.

| Those who had the pleasure of taking a
trip through Spain and Morocco with H. H.
Raglan last night, are loud in their praises OF
MIR. Ragan's entertainments; tonight he
will 90 through "Wales and the Isle OF
Wight" and on Monday evening Belgium
and Holland" These entertainments are SO
instructive that the Opera House should be
crowded every evening and the prices Of
admission are such as all can afford to attend
first floor 5Ocents and gallery %.
The funniest show on the road is "a Post.
age Stamp" comedy company, which will
appear at the opera house on Tuesday, April
I'd, at least such is the unanimous verdict of
play goers and newspaper critics wherever
the company have appeared. "A Postage
Stamp is farce comedy shuck full of sweet
melodies, pure wit and humor, ludicrous sit
uations and attractive features, and is so
constructed and presented as to catch the
popular favor ut once. The band which the
company carry is without doubt the most tai
ented musical organization that has ever
visited Ottawa. Seats are now on sale at
Simon & Co.'s.
Commencing on Thursday evening, April
4th, Miss Florence Hamilton and her excel
lent supporting company will fill three
nights engagement at the opera house, pre-
senting an entire new repertoire of plays OF
low prices-l5, rs and 35 cents, opening on
Thursday evening in the new and beautiful
play entitled "Clear Grit" with the full
company in the cast Seats are now on sale
at Simons music store
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-03-30


| The question Of Fourth of July celebra-
ton in Ottawa has been started by the fact
becoming known that the meet Of the State
Division of the League of Wheelmen may
take place In Ottawa on that day, 1889, il
the people Of Ottawa desire it.
The League has some 800 to 1000 mem
bers in Illinois; Of whom probably 500 to
700 attend the annual meets. There are in
Chicago alone nearly 400 members, all Of
whom, to man practically, desire to come
to Ottawa; hold their annual meeting; have
their parade and races on the Fourth and on
the 9th make the run to points Of interest in
the Illinois valley.
The Driving Park Association have agreed
to provide the race course and the prizes in
consideration Of the gate receipts of the day,
and there is little else to provide:-a ball on
the evening Of the Fourth and luncheon,
probably, at Starved Rock on the 9th.
Those who remember the beauty Of the
parade made by the thirty or forty wheel
men on the Fourth of 'S8 may be able to
imagine the character of parade of 500 or
600 mon, or the novelty of night parade of
the same number of mon, each wheel being
provided with its own light. Wheelmen's
races also would be decided novelty in this
part of the country.
The matter has been taken up with good
deal of enthusiasm by number Of gentle
men, and it is believed the meet can be
secured for Ottawa. and that, too, without
going through the usual scramble to get it
that most other towns have in times past been
compelled to indulge in to have the meet
held with them.
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Thirty five Thousand Dollars ApprOpri

Thirty-ffve Thousand Dollars Appropri-
ated.
The city council held another special
meeting on Tuesday evening First the cleo
trio light companies we're given the privil-
eyes of placing poles and stringing wires on
all streets and alleys, under the direction Of
the street and alley committee. The work
of stringing wires has already begun.
The resignation of Mr.. Hlliard was hand
ed to the council, and was accepted. This
will necessitste the election of two aldermen
from the south side.
Citizens generally believed that the coun'
Gil would allow the City Hall matter to 70
over to the new council, but it didn't. The
majority report, that the city buy the Per-
kins' property, now occupied as city hall,
to, be used as an engine house. pound and
q stoneyard, if the council should ever dis
cover the value Of the tramp in stoney
yard; and the Egan property, corner Of
Madison and Clinton Sts., adj dining the city
hOb OVIhoi VI utlOu CtS. n
site for the city hall WAS taken up for consid-
Grafton. Mr.. Dinneen moved that the Per.
kins property be purchased and the city
hall erected thereon. 1t was lost by vote
Of six to six.
The majority report was then taken up,
and passed. They, the majority appropriated
S35, 900 on city hall account; 1900 is to
be paid for the Perkins Property; and S2l,-
600, or the greater part of it, for city hall
The idea is about this: That the Perkins
property should be put to the uses as above
stated. The city hall should give accommo.
dations to police headquarters, city Jail,
oolioe court, council chamber and large
hall for public gatherings, letting the fire
department stay where it is. 1t was neces.
sary to have the Jail and the police in the
city hall, because if they were left at the
Perkins place, there would DO no particular
use for city hall, and the aldermen do not
want city hall to Je uselessi
About the DO js, on the hypothesis that
Perkinsi to be paid in bonds, the city
council having agreed to give Perkins six
per cent on his money, it is natural to sup
pose that the bonds will be fosted at six per
cent--ii not enjoined.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-03-30
County Court.

The somewhat notable case Of Burton G.
Barrett. late candidate for circuit clerk or
the democratic ticket, against Henry W
Johnson, republican candidate, declared
elected by majority Of one vote, has beer
erased from the records, Mr.. Carey appear
ing for Mr.. Barrett, Diminishing the suit
The trial would have been long and tedious
and could not but have been ruinous in thu
line Of expense, at least.
PLAT, the Oglesby saloon keeper, plead
guilty to sixty counts Of three indictments
for selling liquors Illegally, on Wednesday
and was fined $1,000 and costs. Plat had
operated in Oglesby for some time, running
his place nights and Sundays, beside mer
who were paying license. The law.abidins
citizens took hand in the matter, and Plat
was brought to grief. The states attorney
suspended the fine during good behavior, al
he has no property and would be an expense
to the county for several years if incarcerat
ed to serve out his fine.
Pasco, another saloonist, was allowed t.
plead guilty TO six counts of two Indictment
for the illegal sale of Liquor. He was 6ne(
500.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-03-30
Tho Cash System.

To-day closes the first month Of the new
cash system at J. Gillen's, and the house
congratulating itself on the marked success
of the innovation People are finding GU
that the house is carrying fuller lines in
every department, and that the new prices
resulting from the new system are lower
than ever, even at this house. The new or
der will be continued; new goods are CON-
ing and will come every day so that every
demand Of the trade-a trade Increasing
faster than ever before, will be fully met and
satisfied. The house is especially anxious
to have those call who are not in the habit
Of trading there in order that the stock and
prices may be shown to them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-03-30
w. II. Hull & Co.
lave some BARGAINS for you this week.
Shot In the Thigh,

Mrs. Henry Peck, of the South side, met
with an almost fatal accident on Monday
While doing her housework. Her husband g
double bsrrelled shotgun when gun last
used, was placed In the corner Of the pantry
with the barrels loaded. When Mrs. Peck
was at work in the pantry she unfortunately
knocked the gun down, exploding it, and a
charge of shot entered the fleshy portion of
her thigh, tearing the limb badly, and she
lost large quantity Of blood before medical
assistance could be summoned.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-03-30

The New Wall Paper.

The spring designs in wall paper at Hape
man 4 Graham's are now in and the house
presents the largest stock Of wall paper in
the county. The selection of designs and
qualities has been made with great care and
with especial regard to the tastes of the peo'
pie OF the county, with which the firm, dur
ing its many years Of experience. has be-
come familiar. The newest and latest de-
signs from the leading manufacturers of the
country are being offered at prices that have
as yet had no equal in the history Of the
trade. Brown backs, Go, formerly l0c
white backs, Sc, formerly loo, and gilt
papers, loo, formerly Zoe. Borders, etc.,
in proportion. Paper now; it is cheap.
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Curtain poles. all prices, from the cheap
est to the best w. II. HULL & Co.
Obituary,

ODItuHry.
EDWARD WeLFE died at his residence on
North La Sale street on Monday evening Of
lung fever, aged ferty seven years. He was
a native Of County Kerry, Ireland, and came
to America q number Of yesrs ago. He
leaves wife and five children surviving
him.
MRS. JACOB MOONEY, formerly resident
Of this city, died at Kansas City, Mo-, on
March 18th, after an illness of eight weeks.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-03-30

Eugene Weidman, prominent teamster,
lost large barn stocked with good supply
of hay, corn and oats, by fire on Saturday
afternoon. The fire was, without doubt,
started by boys, many Of whom have been in
the habit Of playing in the vicinity. AS nc
water was to be had, it was with difficulty
that his house was prevented from igniting
His loss is about S400.
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See the japanese Pagoda at Alshuler's.

"Good day Mr.. Stiefel. would like to
get one Of those fine dress suits you got last
week" "What kind would you like,
Mr.. -" 81 guess I'll try one Of those
tailor,made suits you advertised"
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"CHINA HALL" for bargains.

Personal.
AssIsTAsT.-Dr. 0lmstead has found it
necessary to have an assistant, and has se'
cured the services of DR.. C. c. Pratt, from
the Cincinnati Dental College.
sHUrrA-Mr. shutta, of Peru, has &C
copied position in the dress goods depart
ment Of W. II. Hull & Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-03-30

II you want fine dress or wedding suit
to fit to perfection at reasonable prices, buy
at Oak Hall, the one price clothiers.
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WOODEN Ware at CHINA HALL.

"Topics for the Times" an address to be
delivered by Rev Gilbert Fredericks, d. d.,
at the Baptist church Sunday evening. He
will discuss "The Pentecosters, their i'm
prisonment and prosecutions" the " Fox
hunt, and cruelty to animals"
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THE COURTS.
Circuit Court,

Circuit Court.
Conductor Wormley, of the C. B. b Q. R.
R. was placed on trial on Thursday after.
noon, for assaulting Peter Treble on his
train, between Ottawa and Dayton, some
months ago. The testimony tended to show
that Treble and two companions had been
on a spree in town, and while in an intOxi,
Gated condition applied for tickets on the
regular passenger and for Wormley's train,
and were reported on account Of their hilsr.
ious condition. Nevertheless they boarded
Wormleys train and when the latter came
aboard he found Treble seated at his desk,
with his grip upon the desk before HIM. He
would not msve. and Wormley sat him and
his grip down at the other side Of the car.
Wormley demanded his ticket or his fare
and he refused to pay. He thsn went into
the baggage car and WAS elected. After con-
siderable wrangling, he struck ct Wormley,
who knocked him down and put him off the
train. For this Wormley was fined one
hundred dollars and costs by Serena JUS
tice. The jury assessed fine of three doll
lars and costs, after two hours absence
Nicholson & Seely for Wormley, and Asst
States Attorney Trainor for the people.
Ex.State's Atty Nj. T. Moloney, nolled the
indictment against jeremiah CAVITY, charged
with committing an assault with deadly
weapon on man named Roache, last fall.
CAVITY and Roache we're fighting, and CAVITY
stabbed his adversary in the breast and neck
with knife.
MIR. Moloney noHed the indictments
against Arthur IT, Bsrtels, one charging
him with embezzlement and the other with
public money. This course was
agreed upon before the trial of
the case against Bartels's bondsmen.
NEW CASES.
The famous elopement case Of James Crok.
er and Catherine Thomas, from Streator,
which created great deal of excitement in
the coal city last October, is again brought
to public notice by Elizabeth Croker, wife Of
James, who applies for diverse from her
spouse. Miss Thomas was the
niece of Mrs. Croker, and in her bill she al
leges that criminal intimacy existed be-
tween them for considerable length of time
prior to the elopement. By her agency they
we're arrested in Grundy county, and re-
ceived a sentence Of six months in the GrunI
dy county Jail, for improper intimacy. Mr..
and Mrs. Croker were married in 1862, and
he was prominent and highly respected
citizen Of Streator for many years. John F.
Madden, sol.
Mrs. Minerva Card, Of this city, demands
4 divorce from her husband, Nelson Card,
with whom she ceased to live in 1884. The
charges alleged against him are drunkenness
and non.support. Moloney 81 Stead, soils
Henry C. Dursnd and others seek to re-
cover from the firm of Casper Resdy & Co.,
Of Mendoza, in q ohancery action Richol-
son 81 Seeley, soils.
Moses Steifel sues James Fl Hoxie, for an
alleged debt of $1,000. A. E. Buffers, sol.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-03-30

The regular monthly meeting of the Lad
les Relief Association will DO held at tn,
Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon
April I'd, at 2 clock.
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Sunday Night Mail.

Permission having been obtained Of the
proper authorities, a mail will be made up
and dispatched from the Ottawa post office
regularly on Sunday nights, beginning on
March 3lst. Collections will be made from
Square at 1880 p. m, the mail closing at
Sp.m. WIN. OsMAN, p. NJ.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-03-30

Dunn & Flynn, two young and very am
bilious cigar makers, have branched out for
themselves, and have lessed the room re-
GENTLY vacated by Miss josie Mahoney.
They will manufacture Hslfand'Hslf and
Pure Stock.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-03-30

NJ. Stiefel has the choicest patterns Of
working pants in the market. Call and ex-
anime them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-03-30

Boys should not fail to see the elegan
styles Of boys clothing at Oak Hall before
making your spring purchases.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-03-30

J. E. Scott & Co. shipped several carpets
this week to our neighboring cities. This
firm are selling lots Of carpets now.