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Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
CAUGHT BY DECOY LETTERS
Young P,T..nfiOe Thief Easily Captured
NJ at David City.
: 9lENDS RELEASED HIM
BUT HIS
Alter Short = ourn In Prison the Doors
Were OPEN T. trough Outside Assist
ance-Pla River Bridges Being
W ted by Ice.

DAVID CRY, Neb., Feb. 2s.-lSpocial to
TuE BEE. The postoflioe in this city has
been robbed the past month of several valu-
able letters containing drafts, money, checks
and bonds. Henry win OF Oklahoma City
lost one letter containing bank stock amount
ing to 5000, which required his making .
trip here from that city to get duplicate
stock. Last Wednesday evening Postmaster
S. L. Brown put some decoy letters in the
boxes Seward combination locks) and
watched tho results
About 8 80 p. m. young man about 10 or
Ia years old was caught taking the letters,
and was promptly arrested. 1t was Burt
Andrews, son of Irving Andrews, a resident
OF this city, formerly hardware merchant
OF Brainard.
The United States marshal was notified at
once and wired IN reply that he would be
here last night but failed to put in an ap-
pearance.
Last night young Andrews escaped from
the Jail, being released by outside parties
forcing open the doors. There was no clew
to the direction taken by the boy.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
TRYING TO BREAK HIS WILL.
Senator MacdonaId's Relatives Quarreling
Over His Estate.

Senator MacdonaIds Relatives Quarreling &
Over His Estate.
INDIANAPoLIs, Ind, Feb. 2S.-A suit to con-
test the will of the late Joseph e. Macdonald
was filed in the circuit court today, the plain
tiffs being a brother, Malcolm A, with JOS
eph E. and Jesse c., children of Ezekiel
Macdonald, son deceased. Mrs. Josephine
F. Macdonald, widow of the senator, and
Theodore Haughey, administrator of the es-
tate, are made codefendants. The plaintiffs
claim that the will probated June 26, 1881,
and executed August 20, 1890. ls
not the last will Of Senator Mac
donald, and that undue influence
WAS used in procuring the making of the
will by Mrs. Macdonald. They also claim
that the will probated is a mutilated edition
of the exs senator's will; that at the time in
dicated by the date of the last page of the
will, and before the witnesses whose names
are on the page, the senator executed u last
will consisting in part of tn last page,
which Is now the second page OF the pro-
bated will. Other pages give Mrs. Macdon-
aid a life interest In all her property, includ-
ing the homestead and the Washington
street property. The plaintiffs allege that
this last page was detached without the tes-
tator's knowledge ana other pages were de-
stroyed or concealed.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
Platte Bridges wrecked by Ice.

FREMONT, Neb., Feb. 2s. Especial to THE
BBE. The ice in the Platte river is break
ing up with It's usual destruction to bridges.
Three spans OF the wagon bridge at this
place have gone out and communication with
Saunders county will be cut of for a few
days. The bridge at North Bend has like
wise been damaged SO that no crossings can
be made. Saunders county farmers who
drove TO North Bend to cross there only to
find that bridge gono also. They then re-
turned to Fremont ana shipped their teams
an wagons 10 Cedar Bluffs, on the Elkhorn
road, thence driving home.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
Boyd County's Progress.

BUTTE Neb., Feb 2s.-[Special to TIE
BEE. Butte, the county seat of Boyd
county, is getting to the front in great shape.
AT meeting held for that purpose Saturday
evening board Of trade was organized con-
sisting Of thirty-two members, S. g. Sample
president aud M. T. Rowland secretary.
Although town isolated from railroad
facilities, Butte has gained a prominence
among the county capitals of the state in
regard to the amount Of business transacted.
railroad Is all that is necessary to mako
Butte one of the best towns in northern Ne
oraska. There are still hundreds OF claims
open for settlers in Boyd county. Since ar.
tesian water has been assured the citizens Of
Butte have begun the organization of a stock
company for the purpose of sinking an arte-
success large mill will be erected imme-
diatelY.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29

loft with any less friendly feeling toward
herself than toward every other member OF
OF the family, except my son James. Find
ing the young woman determined TO go, ana
forseelng the difficulties in their path, since
my daughterin-law utterly declined the pro-
vision made for their support, Mrs. Blaine
repeatedly bade her remember that at any
moment we would receive the child for any
length of time--for one year, three years, ten
years or for life--that he should receive, as
all who know my wife will believe, the very
best of care and attention; that she would
put his mother under no conditions what
ever, and that whenever she wished the
child to be returned to her he would be sent
Tho offer was given in the most friendly
spirit III which 1t could be given. Thus my
daughtor-in law left my home, the only home
my son could provide for her. She left be
hind her for my son a note whose temper and
tone are sufficiently indicated by single ex-
tract.
From Wife to Husband.
"You knew when you left what the conse-
quence of your trip to Bar Haroor would be.
What business had you at Bar Harbori Why
did you not telegraph me and not let tne lie
to regret all this. You have broken the
greater of your promises thus far, and until
you learn to be truthful you need not come
near me. / am not here to have my affairs
discussed among the neigh bors. III you de-
sire to have any communication with me you
can address New York hotel"
This was signed simply MARY Nevins
Blaine"
On reading this note, my son declared: ~
Will not follow her. and l told her would
not when she made the threat"
Just forty-four day after this wilful de-
parture, she returned to my house accom-
panied by her mother Mrs Nevins, my
| grandson and his nurse. At the moment of
| their arrival there were in the house only
| Mrs. Blaine, who was i'll, rnd the servants.
Mrs. Blame at once arose, dressed and
| went down stairs, having previously in
| structcd her maid TO do everything required
| for their comfort This was the only time
| she ever met Mrs. Nevins. Neither lady
| advanced to greet her. No hand was eN-
| tended to her, but from Mrs. Nevins, Sec
| ondeu by her daughter came charges against
| her son and herself, so insulting ana so vio-
| lent that a servant was called in for the
| frankly expressed purpose of acting as a re-
straiut upon the elder visitor.
| On this brief stay OF two weeks with us,
| and on this one last visit of two hours, rests
| all the substantiatlon of the statements of
| the Judge at Deadwood Before leaving for
| the west had advised with Mrs. Blaine in
| the event of the return of her daughter-in-
| law, and she acted upon my advice. Not a
| word since the separation has been written
| by her, nor has she seen my sons wife cX-
| cept on the street in New York when not q
| word was exchanged between them.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
OBEYED BY THE ROCK ISLAND.
But Chairman Midgley Finds Other Roads
Ingnore His Decision-Railroad News.

But Chairman NIidglcy Finds Other Roads
Ingnore His Decision-Railrold News.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, tep. 2S.-The situation as
affected by the agreement of few south
western lines to reduce the rate on sugar and
other commodities from Chicago TO Kansas
points, is still source of anxiety to the
managers of some of the competing roads.
1t was supposed that Chairman Midgley's
order to withdraw the new rates would be
obeyed by all the lines Interested, but it
seems that the Rock Island Is the only one
that has needed the mandate. Accordingly,
the chairman has called q special meeting of
the association for next Tuesday to consider
the situation aud decide what is the proper
thing to be done under the circumstances.
1t is claimed that the new tariffs, aside
from being violation of the existing agree
ments, arc illegal. Especially Is this said of
the Missouri Pacific tariff, which quotes
rates from Chicago without naming its
Chicago connection. This omission is con-
Commerce commission.
1t is reported here that j. S. Grammock,
general traffic manager of the Mackay lines,
will succeed George w. Saul as president of
the Chicago 81 Eastern Illinois. road. Mr..
Saurs resignation takes effect March /, and
Immediately thereafter the boara of direc-
tors will mold meeting in New York to
select his successor
Having Deeh requested 10 make u ruling on
the status of the circuitous route rates TO
California points from Chicago, st. Louis
and ST. Paul, Chairman Finley has handed
down an opinion in which he says that the
tariff agreed to by the Western Passenger
association lines, and put in effect in June,
! 1890 covering all-the- year-round traffic still
prevails and is the only association basis for
tourist rates.
Arrangements have been made for con-
| ference next week for the general passenger
| agents of the lines involved in the passenger
| rate war between here and Columbus, o. 1t
| is understood that the roads are willing to
| restore rates before further damage Is done.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
Preparinp to Paw

Lyons, Neb., Feb 2S.-lSpecial to TIM
BEE. Preparations are being made ut the
Winnebago and Omaha agency to pay the
Indians $4,000 next Tuesday. AT present
there are 200 to 1900 Omaha Indians and
1,200 Winnebagos. A few years ago the
Winnebagos outnumbered the Omahas, but
the past few years the Omaha population
has largely increased. Many of these In
dians are making some progress IN civiliza.
tion. Several have good farms, moderately
well improved The older class still reta in
their ancient customs. They prefer to live
in a wigwam rather than well constructed
house.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
WORK OF A FIREBUG.
wymorc Has Two Close Calls from Inccn-
diary Fires In One Day

wymore Has Two Close Calls from Inccn-
diary Fires in One Day
WYMoRE, Neb, Feb 2S.-ISpecial Tele
gram to TUE BEE. Two small i.res occurred
here today. Tho first was in u ID. Coxe's
residence, northeast of the postoflice. Some
one went into the house during the absence
of the family aud turning down the bed
clothing and upper tick built a fire In the
middle of the bed. When toe family came
home they gave the alarm and the fire wns
soon put out with slight damage other than
the loss of the bedding.
AT 30 the fire alarm was again given, and
this time the fro was located in tho st.
Charles hotel. 1t caught III the garret, 1t Is
supposed from the chimney. A large crowd
soon collected and shortly after two streams
of water were playing on the roof and soon
eXtinguished the flames. One hundred dol
lars will fully repair the building.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
Gage County News Notes.


BEATRICE, Neb., Feb. 2S.-TSpecial to The
BEE. Mrs H. A. Lee gave very enjoy
able high five party to about two score OF her
friends at her charming home at Washing
ton and Thirteenth streets Wednesday even
ing. Refreshments were served and a very
pleasant evening was passed by all partici-
pants. The entertainment was given in
nonor OF Mr.. and Mrs. Rook aud Miss
Georgia Hawke OF Nebraska city.
A pleasing social event of the week was
reception given Wednesday afternoon by
Mrs. Thomas Yule and Mrs. l.. e. Walker,
at the formers residence OH North Seventh
street. About three hundred guests were
assembled, comprising many OF the older set
tiers of the city. Refreshments were served
and most enjoyable time was INDUCED.
The hostesses were assisted by Mesdames L.
III. Burke, G. n. Emery. w. ID. Cox, Il. w.
Gere, Kate q. Bates, William Pickrell and
the Misses Miles, Nichols and Yule,
Gage county Is awakening to the necessity
of bettor roads In view of this excellent
awakening, movement Is on foot to call
road convention in this city in the near
future to agitate the matter in some tangible
or practical form. The subject is already
engaging much attention among the farmers
alliances, and that something effective will
come of the agitation Is already manifest.
A large number of the friends aud ac-
qualntances of MIR. and Mrs. Henry T.. Stoll
were assembled at the Stoll homestead,
three miles southeast of the city, Tuesday
evening, TO commemorate Mir. Stoll's 62d
birthday. The guests, comprising manv Of
the best reople Of Beatrice ana Cage county,
wore right royalty entertained and made to
enjoy the full force of the generous hospital
| ity of the Stoll household. Refreshments,
| lavish in their excellence and quantity, were
! served and a grand good time was the re-
| suit. A happy incident of the affair was the
presentation TO Mr.. Stoll of handsome gold
| headed cane by numerous friends.
A very recherche affair was given at the
| Paddock hotel parlors and dining room
Thursday night by number of the leading
| society young men Of the city. The program
comprised dancing, high five and refresh
| ments. The entertainment was preceded by
| short season of music rendered by the
| Lansing orchestra Of Lincoln. A number Of
the leading society lights of the city were
| present, and on the whole the affair was
pleasant, elegant, and brilliant social sue
| cess. The committee Of arrangements, to
| whom the success of the social" is very
largely due, comprised the following gentle
men: Messrs. Harry A. Lee, A. S. Maxwell,
Fl. H. Waite, w. II. Harrison, G. p. Swiler
| and G. T.. Harrison.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
Missouri EIopers Captured.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Feb. 2S.-lSpecia
to TIE BEE. Mrs. Burt Barnes OF Rock
port, Mo-, yesterday came to this city in
search of her husband, who had eloDed with
Mrs. Alice Stephens OF St. Joseph, Mo-,
about month ago Barnes and Mrs. Ste
phens were travelling In co, cred wagon
and camped In Edgewood addition. Mrs.
Barnes got an officer and went to the camp,
but no one was to be found. A short search,
however, brought Mrs. Stephens and her
two children 20 light, but Barnes had made
good his escape. MRS. Barnes TOOK charge
of the horses and the officer took the woman
and children and placed them in Jail. They
were released later and left for lhelr ST. Jo.
seph home last night Mrs. Barnes drove
the team back to her home near Rockport.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
Fittinrly Observed,

PERU, Neb., Feb. 2S.-lSpecial to TH1
BEE. .l-Washington's birthday was cele-
brated by the students of the State normal
in very fitting manner. A program wal
arranged by committee of the faculty. and
then left in the hands of the students, whd
carried it out in very pleasing manner.
The normal cadets observed the day by ap-
pearing in uniform on the campus and giving
an exhibition drill.
Saturday evening Prof. Frederick W..
Spencer gave musical entertainment under
the management of the Everett society oil
the normal.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
,Osbs rn Hunter.

KEARNEY, Neb., Feo. Especial to The
BEE. John j. Osborn, secretary Of the
Kearney Opera House company, and a lead
ing society man. was married on February
IS, to Miss Lizzie Clifton Hunter Of Marlboro
Mass. The following account of the wedding
appeared IN the Boston journal under MARI
boro date:
''Tne most brilliant society wedding that
has taken place for a long time occurred this
evening" the contracting parties being Miss
Lizzie Clifton Hunter, daughter OF Marshall
T.. Hunter of Marlboro, and John Joel
Osborn Of Kearney, Neb., manager or the
Kearney opera house. The ceremony oc-
Cured at the church of the Holy Trim
ity and was performed by Rev. George 5.
Pine, according to the English form, at
o'clock. Tue maid Of honor was Miss Vir-
glnia Osborn, a sister of the groom, of New
Haven, Conn. while the groom's brother,
Selden Yale Osborn, acted as best man. 1he
ushers were Harry M. Aldrich of Boston,
George H. Whipple OF San Francisco, Colonel
Frederick A. Osborn OF Now Haven, Conn,
bride wore costume of white satin, cut
princess and heavily trimmed with duchess
lace, with tulle veil, and carried lilies OF
the valley, the only ornament being a dia
mond pendant gift Of the groom. After
the ceremony a reception was held at the
residence of Clifton ID. Hunter, an uncle OF
the bride. The young couple started then on
an extended tour through the south, and on
their return will take up their residence in
Kearney permanently. The presents in
cluded a large amount of slverware and cut
glass and were costly and handsome as well
as numerous ~
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
They Wim Raise Tobaoco.

COLUMBUS, Neb., Feb. 2s.- Special to The
BEE. l-Some sixty or seventy of the farmers
near here have expressed their intention Of
raising tobacco this season. The acreage
each will plant will be small, probably be-
tween fifty and seventy five acres all told,
and will be cultivated somewhat as an exl
pertinent, although the farmers are generally
satisfied that the culture of tobacco is en-,
tirely practicable in TINS valley. Few Of
them, however, know how to raise tho weed,
and 1t is this knowledge they seek to obtain,
and hence each will plant but limited area.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
Arranging for Sewerage.

FREMONT Feb, Feb. 2s.-[Special to The
BEE. "A special meeting OF the city council
was held last night for the purpose of con-
sidering the project of constructing system
of sewerage for Fremont. There we're pres
ent besides the council a number OF citizens
who are interested in this important public
Improvement, and Engineer Tostiver of
Council Bluffs. A plau for the system was
drawn by City Engineer Andrews year
ago Nothing further has been done In the
matter since that time. 1t contemplates
draining the sewage into the Platte river
through an open ditch about three miles In
length, The council will go over the ground
tomorrow and hold another meeting tomor-
row night, when proposition will oe sub
mitted TO bond the city for the sum of $780,.
900 TO do the work, the question to be voted
on at the municipal election in April.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
uamnton NeMs Notes.

HAMPTON, Neb., Feb. 2S.-[Special to The
BEEF w. Curtis principal Of the High
school, has resigned and accepted a call to
preach at Clay Center, whittier he went last
Saturday. Prof. S. Caster from Albany,
Mo-, succeeds him.
Diphtheria has spread somewhat in this
locality, but is pretty well under the control
Of the physicians. There have been but
three deaths.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
syracuse on the noom.

SYRACUSE, Neb, Feb. 2s.-GSpecial to THB
BEE. .i-Syracuse is enjoying frst-class
boom. There is not a vacant house In town,
although there are many applications for
houses TO rent. Rents have advanced from
10 TO 25 per cent, aud this has stimulated
some property owners TO build. Several new
houses win be built this summer and anong
them will be some very fine oues. The b els
nave been enlarged, and everything poi - to
a nrosUerOns season.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29

here Ellen Orange has boon given thirty-fve
years in the penitentiary Tor killing her
worthless husband. They had quarreled
about negro woman, aud ms they walked
along the sidewalk he started up stairs at the
call OF the other woman, when Mrs. ORANGE
fired after him. killing him instantly. y"
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
Marriage of an old Couple.

FoRT DODGE, Ia, Feb. 2s.-ISpecial Tele-
gram to The BEE. THE oldest couple ever
married In the state have joined hands and
hearts at Jefferson. The groom, George
Thistler,is 20 years old and the bride, Sallie
Barton, only n. Rev. Rec performed the
caramonv
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
WEATHER FORECAST.
OFFICE OF WEATHER BUREAU,

OMAHA, Feb. %. I
The storm which passed over the lower
Missouri valley on last Saturday, is now
central In the Ohio valley, where, and in the
lower part of the lake region, mild weather
has prevailed. Rain and snow prevailed in
the upper Mississippi valley, while a moder-
ate cold wave has passed down the Missouri
valley, in the upper part Of which cold, clear
weather now prevails.
A fair weather condition extends over the
eastern slope OF the Rocky mountains, and
another storm Is developing in the north Pa
cifc regions.
Temperature is rising in the mountain re-
gions as far north as Montana.
For Eastern Nebraska-Fair weather,
stationary temperature during Monday.
For Omaha and Viciniey--colder clearing
to fair weather on Monday.
WASHINGTON ID. c., Feb. 2S.-For Mis-
souri-Clearing, colder northwest winds,
amounting to almost cold wave in south
east part.
For the Dakotas Winds, becoming warmer
southr clearing weather; probably fair
Tuesday.
For Montana--Generally fair weather in
east; cloudy weather in western portion.
For Oklahoma, Indian Territory, Ne
braska, Kansas and Colorado-Generally
clear weather; north winds, becoming varl-
able; warmer and fair Tuesday.
For Iowa and Minnesota-Colder in east
warmer by Tuesday IN west portion; clear
ing weather; northwest winds, becoming
variable; clear Tuesday.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
Death of Barry simpson's Victim.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Feb. 2S.-lSpecial
Telegram TO Tue BEE. Bob Foley, who
was shot by Barry Simpson at Palmyra
yesterday afternoon, died at o'clock last
night Simpson is out on 81, 500 bail.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
Epidsmio of Insanity.

FREMONT, Neb,, Feb 2S..-[Special to fHs
BEE. Mrs. Neff of Scribner was yesterday
adiudged insane by tho County Board OF In
sanity This is the third person who has
been declared insane by the county board
within week
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
Their Names Were Confused.

WALLACE, Neb., Feb. 2s.-lSpecial TO The
BEE. In the recent report of the Hullinger-
Van Tilberg case In tho THE BEE. IL should
have been stated that Hullinger, not Van
Til6srg, was bound over.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29

Mrs. Annie M. Starr, Brewer street, New
London, Conn, writes: II have used your
medicine for a number OF months and find it
a sure cure / have suffered since a child
with neuralgic headache and have spent dol
lars upon dollars on medicine for this trout
alone, without any benefit until got your
Bradycrotiue. l cannot live without IL
now"
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
Result of an Ice Gorge.

COLUMBUS, Neb,, Feb. 2S.--[Special to The
BEE. About IL o'clock this morning
gorge formed In the Loup river about two
miles west of Monroe. At noon the water
was backing up aud running over the rail
road track
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29

Fifty cents buys bottle of Bradycroinet
a bottle Of Bradycrotins will cure four head
aches.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29

GRAND ISLAND, Neb., Feb. 2S.- Special to
THE BEE. The social event of tho season
was the return leap year party given on Fri
day evening by the young men of the city,
assisted by a number of travelling men.
Ancient Order of United Workmen hall was
beautifully decorated for the occasion and
the scene was brilliant one whom the guests
had assembled. The music was furnished
bv Brellett's full orchestra of eight pieces,
and so delightful did everything prove that
several extras were added to the regular
program OF twenty-five numbers. Ralph
Platte acted as master OF ceremonies ana
was ably assisted by Will S. Kemp, III. Z.
Tucker, II. o. Stinger and Max Eg Q. as
committee on arrangements; e. II. Culver,
George S. White and John Gawey as recep-
ton committee, and robert Geddys and
George II. White, assisted by Mrs. A. II.
Baker and Mrs. Joseph White as floor com
mittee The program, which was neat ana
tasty, announced that
More precious than the oceans white pearls
Are moments spent with Grand Island girls
Those present were: Misses Rose Wick
wire, Margaret A Howard, Grace L.. Ball,
AIDA Lame, Alma Remers, Fannie Coniey,
Olga Schourap Gertrude Whitney, Efio L.
Adams, Miss Clarke. Denver: Francis Norris,
Minnie L. Guthrie, Jennette Andrews, Kan
Kearney; May McAllister, Lorlne Mace,
Brownville; Minnie Warwick, Bertha L..
Smith. Florence Wilber, Denver; May Lamb,
Pearl Van Pelt, Ida M. Hehleman, Vina Sis
son, Emma Boehn. Nellie Murphy, ADELAIDE
Warwick, Daisy B. F'ezler, Hattie Norris,
Jenpette White.
Messrs H. z. Tucker, w. S. Kemp, G.. S.
Morse, of Council Bluffs, A. w Bachhiet,
George H. White, Max Egge, F. o. Strnger.
Charles McElroy, e. 3. Knapp, Emmon Nc
Means, L. H. Culver, Of Des MONIES, Alexan-
der Baker, of Des Molnes, Robert Geddes, l..
D. Munson, Il. ID. Collins, j. G. Gawley, II. A.
Powell, E. S. Miller, Charles Woelz, M.
Walker. Jack Donald, of Omaha, Charles
Monck. James e. Ferguson, E. A. Brown,
Clay jones' Aurora, John Houck, Ralph Platt.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for chill
dren teething softens the gums and allays all
pain. rs cents bottle.