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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-12-07
parently settled It.

parently settled It.
1t is understood that q change IL to be
made, however. The Courier learns on
good authority that Mr.. Melick's dis
charge has been made out and signed
by two members OF the excise board.
The document will be produced and
Chief Melick's head will drop at the pro-
per time At least such is the present
understanding. Gran Ensign is now
slated as Melick's successor.
The moral sentiment In Lincoln
seems to be decreasing in bust
ness as in politics. In a number Of
recent failures ii is charged the stock
was covered up with chattel mortgages
and the creditors left without security.
This week papers were filed in a suit
of the American Exchange National
bank against J. w. winger. 1t would
appear from the petition that this suit
er stock of dry goods totheFitzgerald
Dry Goods Co. The bank alleges that
Mr.. Winger after borrowing quite a
large sum of money i'm order to take
stock from H. r. Krug, quietly sold out
to the Fitzgerald company and put the
money in his pocket, leaving the bank
out in the cold. The store building
which Mr.. Winger pretended to own
for the purpose of increasing his credit
appears now to be in the name Of James
w. Winger. minor son. II also ap-
pears that Mr.. Winger put a second
mortgage upon his property in order
to cover up whatever value there might
be in ii above the first mortgage These
transfers the bank alleges to be fraudu-
lent, and it is endeavoring to have
them set aside i'm order that Mr. Wing
er's property may be used to pay his
honest debts. These are trying times
for business men, but what are We to
expect when those who stand highest
in the church and in society will resort
to such methods? 1t shows that hard
times affect mems morals as well as
their pocket books.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-12-07
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF
CHATTEL MORTGAGE BY SALE OF

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF
CHATTEL MORTGAGE BY SALE OF
THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY.
Whereas, on the 18th day Of Novem-
Der, 1885. c. H. Rohman & Company ex-
ecuted and delivered to Lederer &
Strauss a certain chattel mortgage and
which mortgage was on the 18th day of
November, 1895, duly filed Of record in
the county clerks Office of Lancaster
county. Nebraska, to secure the pay
ment of a promissory note executed at
Lincoln, Nebraska, on the 18th day Of
July. 1893, for the sum Of 81, 500, due in
one year after date, payable to the or
der of w. c. Stark, with seven per cent
interest per annum from date and sign
ed by c. H. Rohman & Company and
duly Endorsed by said w. C. Stark to
one Nelson c. Brock. and by Nelson c.
Brock Endorsed, sold and delivered to
Lederer & Strauss, who are now the
owners and holders of said note, and
default having been made in the pay
ment Of the same and there being now
due and owing on said note from said
c. H. Rohman & Company to said Led
erer & Strauss the sum Of 1880, togeth-
er with interest thereon at seven per
cent per annum from July Is. 1895, and
by said chattel mortgage the said c. H
Rohman & Company thereby conveyed
to Iederer & Strauss all Of the goods,
groceries, wares and merchandise, Of
ice furniture, fixtures and personal
property now in and upon the east half
and side Of the store room and basement
lately occupied by said C. H. Rohman &
Company at No. 1892 o street, in the
city Of Lincoln. Lancaster county, Ne
braska, together with one sorrel horse.
age about eight years: one dun mare.
age ten years; one set harness; one de-
livery wagon, all kept in barn at No.
1435 L street. in said city Of Lincoln;
also one-half Of all books Of accounts
as shown by the firm books; all of which
property we will offer at public sale at
the hour Of eleven O'Clock q. m. at the
store room aforesaid on the 5th day
Of December. 1895. +-ss
LEDERER 4 STRAUSS.
By Burr Z Burr. their attorneys.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-12-07

his temerity In venturing to voice the
sentiment of the people with respect
to Judge Dundy would be followed by a
retaliation on Judge Dundy's part that
would not be pleasant for the editor, to
say the least II Is a fact that when
last weeks Courier reached Omaha and
Judge Dundy's court not much time was
lost in instructing the grand jury to
look into the matter of Thos. II. Ben
toms qualifications as a Juror. Mean
while the Outcalt case has been drag
ging along and Mr.. Benton has been In
his place as a Juror.
The handling of the Outcalt case is
on a par with the manner in which
Mosher was tried. The strikingly weak
prosecution by United States Attorney
Ben Baker. the courts delay and finally
the ridiculous sentence of Mosher to
five years imprisonment. are familiar
TO the people of this state. 1t was not
surprising. after Mosher's experience,
that Outcalt's trial should have been
delayed to a date almost three years
subsequent to the wrecking of the Cap
ital National bank. II was not sur
prising that T. ii. Benton. an intimate
associate and protoge Of Mosher. and
full fiedged member of the Mosher-Out-
calf ring. should be chosen to sit on
the outcalt jury and permitted by
Judge Dundy to so sit. Neither will
il be surprising to the people of Ne
braska to learn that Outcalt is ac>
quilted. 1t will be surprising if he is
not acquitted.
Ii is idle to contend that Mr.. Benton
was qualified TO act as a juror in the
catcalt case. 1t is idle to contend
that knowledge of Benton's past rela-
tions with Mosher and Outcalt had not
reached the federal court. 1t is also
idle to contend tht Judge Dundy could
not have prevented Benton from serv-
ing as juror had he so desired.
Years ago the city of New York was
almost ntirely controlled by one man.
One man dictated all political appoint
ments, distributed all municipal patron
age. shared in all deals. That man was
Bill Tweed and his end was bad.
In some respects the influence of
Tweed in New York was not any great
er. proportionately, than the influence
Of one man. who is easily named, in the
city of Lincoln. This man of influence
in Lincoln dictates political appoint
ton Of patronage. and is generally
potential figure in the municipal life.
Backed by immense business interests
involving vast wealth, the active repre-
sentative of several large and powerful
corporations, this man is feared and his
word is to a great many. law His bust
ness interests are. to a considerable ex-
tent. involved in politics: and. conse-
quently. he takes the keenest interest
in all phases of political activity. So
much money and so many men are at
his command that Office holders and the
men who work politics jump to do his
bidding. His displeasure has brought
defeat to many an aspiring candidate
Hence his favor is sought. One cannot
enter any considerable department of
business or political activity in this city
and county without coming in contact
with this man and his influence.
The mans name is d. E. Thompson.
and his influence is mighty. and UP to
the present time has generally prevail
ed.
Said q well known politician the other
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-12-07
PLAIN TRUTH ON LOCAL TOPICS


position, and tried in every way to OBJ
tain strength for him. / started out in
many directions. but invariably I
brought up in Mr.. Thompson's Office in
the Brace block. I sought to obtain
support from county officers. but was
referred to Mr.. Thompson. went to the
city hall. and was referred to Mr..
Thompson. An errand to the state
house had a somewhat similar result.
And in business 1 found that / ran up
against Mr.. Thompson at every turn"
The above may be trifie exaggerated
but IL conveys the idea.
There Is a movement on foot in this
city to secure relief from the excessive
charges by Mr. Thompson's company
for electric lights on the city's streets
1t was necessary in one part of the pro-
ceedings to give a small bond. two or
three hundred dollars. An earnest eff
fort was made to secure a bondsman,
but incredible as ii may seem, it was
impossible to find anyone willing to risk
Mr.. Thompson's displeasure The
Journal. one of Mr.. Thompson's chief
allies. had threatened that any business
man taking part in the movement would
be made to feel the vengeance of Mr..
Thompson and his colleagues or Cocoon
spirators, and the threat answered its
purpose.
1t is a bad thing for any community
to be ridden by any one man as Lincoln
is ridden by Mr.. Thompson, especially
when such desperate measures are used
to entrench the powers of the octopus,
as is the case in the present instance.
The effort to bring about a reduc-
ton in the heavy expense saddled onto
the city by the electric light company
has not been abandoned, and IL is to be
hoped that something may yet come of
il.
The outcome of the Hill case is a fore
gone conclusion. There was some mon
ey left over from the state appropria-
ton, and this second trial VII use it up.
A great many questions are involved in
the case, and it is hardly profitable to
enter into a discussion of them now
The lawyers have already exhausted
themselves and the people in an en-
deavor to explain the case The chances
are about ninety-nine to one that the
state will be defeated.
1t has been a subject of comment
that so many of the jurors drawn on
the panel in the Hill case were bankers,
or rather, owners of bank stock. One
would be justified in concluding from
the examination of jurors in this case
that IS per cent Of the male population
of Nebraska own bank stock. 1t is hard
ly possible that 75 per cent of the male
population of Nebraska is so unfortu-
nate
The bondsmen have tried to shift
the responsibility from themselves to
Mr.. Hill.
The city administration. when it al
lowed itself to be brought into juxta-
position with Jesse Moore. as a posi-
bic appointee to the Office Of chief Of
police. approached the danger line
The people have stood a good deal,
but II is doubtful If they could have
been reconciled to Mr.. Moore's appoint
ment. There are some things about Mr.
Graham's administration that are not
altogether lovely, and there is a strong
undercurrent OF disapproval that only
needs some one fragrant act to trans
form It into active protest.
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LEDE6Eh e STRAUSS.
BY Burr Z Burr. their attorneys.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-08
THE DEPOTS KILLING EFFECT
Omaha's Famed Structure Reused Trav-
elers Evil Spirit.
THE BEGINNING OF A BAD MAN
A Five Hours Stay in the Vicinity
Drove Him to Strong Drink and
Made Him u Kiiler-StOry
of His Career.
THE BEGINNING OF A BAD MAN

The first bad man. I ever knew happened
to be, have since discovered, fair specimen
of the average of his class, says the New
York Herald. Occasionally one rises above
the level, and becomes-or is naturally-some-
thing heroic. But as rule the killer" is a
coward. II.
You will understand the advantage of set
ting at least 300 yards, between yourself and
the man considered, in making such state
ment. Relying on matters Of aim and range
and the expulsive force Of powder, some men
have considered 100 yards enough. But 800
Is better.
For the man with a record, or ambitious to
attain one, as "quick with gum" killer"
dangerous character" must Of necessity
often shoot without giving due and sufficient
notice Of his intention. In the nature Of
things 1t is the unexpected which must hap
pen, or in self-defense some intended victim
might end his fame and life with single
bullet.
The bad man" needs no ground Of quar-
rel. He must be a person Of uncertain moods,
II he is to be feared. or course, he prefers
fortune should make IL appear matter Of
self-defense. for that feeds apology, instead Of
vengeance. 1t leaves a better feeling at the
scene OF past killing, and this grows into
something which he regards as distinguished
reception when he returns.
Still. he can dispense with reason II he
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-08

barrassment. In this revelation OF a secret
that he now instinctively felt was bound up
with his own future happiness he exhibited
none OF the signs OF discovered intriguer or
unmasked Lothario. He said quietly and
coldly; II am afraid l have not the pleasure
OF knowing the young lady and certainly
have never before addressed her" Yet he
scarcely heard his companions voices and
answerd mechanically, seeing only before him
the vision Of the girls bewitching face in
its still more bewtching consciousness Of his
presence. With all that he now knew or
thought he knew, came a strange delicacy OF
asking further questions, a quick lmpatience
OF his present deception; even his whole
quest OF her seemed now to be PROCLAMATION
for which he must ask her forgiveness. He
longed to be alone to recover himself Even
the temptation to lnger on some pretext and
walt for her return and another glance from
her joyous eyes was not as strong as his con-
vlctlon of the necessity of cooler thought and
action. He had met his fate that morning
for good or i'll; that was all he knew. AS
soon as he could deeently retire he thanked
the lady superior, promised to communicate
with her later and taking leave OF Father
Cipriano found himself again in the street
Who was she, and what was she, and
what meant her joyous recognition Of him? =?
1t is to be feared that 1t was the last ques-
tion that affected him most, now that he felt
that he must have really loved her from the
first. Had she really seen him before and
had been as mysteriously impressed as he
was? 1t was not the reflection of a conceited
man, for Key had not that kind Of vanity
and he had already touched the humility that
Is at the base OF any genuine passion. He
had established the identity Of the other
woman as being her companion in the house
in the hollow on that eventful night; but it
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-08
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and consider how little money is needed TO
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tney are anxious to see for themselves this
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now. A delightful climate that has no sud-
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naturally attracts the homeseeker. soil
whose generous qualities pay the grower Of
fruit or vegetables from 5000 to $400 per acre
each year, astonishes and delights you. Good
roads, good water, schools, churches
fast train service are some Of
the other desirable features Of the
Orchard Homes country. See 1t yourself. fot
this Is the only way you can realize how
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energy and industry. the qualities that Will
win for him prosperity and happiness when
exercised in a region so full Of such opor-
ing Omaha every few days for orchard
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fare is paid by us. We know We have got
what you want. See II.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-08

the procession that morning and even now
be concealed somewhere, waiting for the dark
ness to make her visit? He concluded to
patrol the block next to the hotel, yet near
enough TO intercept her before she reached II,
until that hour came. The time passed
slowly. He loitered before shop windows,
or entered and made purchases with his eye
on the street. The figure OF a pretty girl
and there were many-the huttering rib
bons on a distant hat, or the flashing OF
cambric skirt around the corner. sent a nerv-
Gus thrill through him. The reflection Of his
grave, distracted face against shop win
dow, or the announcement OF the workings OF
his own mine on a bulletin board, In Its in
congruity with his present occupation, gave
him a hystercal impulse to laugh. The
shadows were already gathering when he saw
slender, graceful figure disappear in the
confectioners shop on the block below.
In his elaborate precautions he had over
looked that common trysting spot. He hur-
ried thither and entered. The object Of his
search was not there, and he was compelled
to make a shamefaced, awkward survey OF
the tables in an inner refreshments saloon TO
satisfy himself Any one of the pretty girls
seated there might have been the one who
had Just entered, but none was the one he
sought. He hurried into the street again
he had wasted a precious momoent-and re-
sumed his watch. The sun had gone down, the
angelus had rung out Of a chapel befry, and
sbadows were darkening the vista of the Ala
| media. She had not come. Perhaps she
had thought better Of it; perhaps she had
| been prevented; perhaps the whole appoint
ment had been a trick of some day scholars
who were laughing at him behind some
window. In proportion as he became con-
! vinced that she was not coming, he was con-
scious of a keen despair growing in his heart
and a sickening remorse that he had ever
| thought of preventing her. And when he
at last reluctantly re-entered the hotel he
| was as miserable over the conviction that
| she was not coming as he had been at heI
| expected arrival.
| The porter met him hurrledy in the hall.
''Sster Seraphina of the Sacred Heart has
. been here in a hurry to see you on matter
of Importance" he said, cycling Key some
| wi at curiousy. "She would not wait in the
public paror, as she said her business was
| confidential, so l have put her in private
sitting room on your floor"
Key felt the blood leave his cheeks. The
| secret was out for all his precautlon. The
Lady Superior had discovered the girls flight
or her attempt. One of the governing
| sisterhood was here to arraign him for it, OF
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-08

The bnrkeeper told me he was bad man"
and had killed four people. So here he was,
with full-fedged reputation. He added to
1t that night. He was playing roulette, and
losing. The banker twirled the wheel and
droned out:
OF chips on the number-winnings for a bet
he saw there.
Scott reached for the stack, and man
across the table stopped him.
'No you DON'T" said the stranger. That's
my bean"
at isn't. It's mine" growled Scott.
mot much. That's my system. l always
play seven, twenty-one and thirty five. Don t
II" And he appealed to the dealer.
There was just half minute more Of such
disputing and then Scott turned away with an
oath of disgust. The next instant he whirled
and shot. The stranger threw up both hands,
sending a shower of chips all over the room.
He was dead in an hour. To the end he
clutched a knife in his left hand and his
will was good for a struggle to the very last.
The knife and his rawlings saved Dan Scott
lots OF trouble. He made a winning along
toward morning and insisted on paying the
funeral expenses, though lie did rot attend the
services.
letter came from a friend in Winnipeg
the following summer that Dan Scott had just
succeeded in escaping from Manitoba after
killing his eighth man. i always doubted the
number of his victims. But these things
grow with a little exploiting.
He died in Fargo. The way It happened
was this: He had come into town with some
money and was opening a gambling room.
man he had known in Deadwood came In
and Dan, dlslking him. ordered him out.
The man, a meek looking German, glanced
at the incomplete arrangements, remarked
he would come back when the games started
and turned to go.
He tripped over a bit Of furniture, and. as
he stopped quickly to recover himself, bull
let from Dan Scott's revolver went through
his left arm. But for the stumble It would
have gone through his heart. He turned
about coolly, for he must have been a man OF
great courage, and walked up to Scott with
out word.
AS he approached. towering somewhat be-
cause Of his superior size. Scott retreated
He advanced, pushing back the employees
who tried to detain him, and eyinced SC
strong a purpose to reach and grapple with
that coward that Scott was utterly demoral-
lied. He walked backward. shouting ou,
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-08

wants to shoot And he can dispense with
fair play. And he can become quite famous
without any courage.
And because he managed to do a good deal
of business without either of these qualities, l
say Dan Scott was fair type Of his class.
DAN SCOTTS ENTRANCE.
The first time l ever saw him was at the
Union Pacific depot, in Omaha. He was on his
way to California, and Travelled with him
second class-as far as Green River, in Wyo-
ming. 1t was all his fault did not enjoy his
company further.
But the fve-hour wait in Omaha, and the
close acquaintance on the train convinced m 2
that Dan Scott was a surly scalawsg Of the
complaining type, which is often encountered
and never liked. He didn't approve of Omaha,
or tho depot, or the weather or anything e,se.
He told me in a confidential aside that two
other members OF the party were bad-not
bad" in the sense which he finally achieved,
but by no means gentlemen. / have no doubt
he expressed similar opin ons concerning me.
He was from some modest city in Ohio
and had worked about horses. He had also
worked in carriage factory. But he disap-
proved Of labor and told some stories which
indicated his contempt for toll or any other
equivalent for wealth. We all dieliked him,
but we got along with him.
At Cheyenne he wanted a door open when
the brakeman-and every one else-wanted 1t
shut. They had some words. Scott's face
famed ana his ready tongue coined the
epithets of his class. But the matter dropped
there. Several times later l noticed the ex-
preston of his hatred for the brakeman and
thought little Of II. In fact l rather hoped
he would provoke conflict, for the brakeman
seemed very capable man. l never thought
Of bloodshei.
We had waited two hours at Green River,
and just at sunset climbed on the cars for
another night ride Nearly all our party
ard GuAd lxf bur -
profanity from the platform and then shot.
The brakeman staggered back and fell dead
in the aisle Of the car.
We saw Dan Scott, pistol in hand, at the
door. But the thing was so sudden and so
terrible-so unusual. too-that nothing was
done to apprehend him. When the train was
finally stopped and the crew had learned OF
the tragedy, Scott was gone.
ANOTHER SCORE.
believe some attempt was made to catch
him, but 1t was not successful.
Two years later met him in Deadwood.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-08
Par1Or Pieces

The collection of furniture includes
cabinets for curios, pedestals for vases or
figures, fancy chairs, ornamental and
useful divans and arm chairs, beautiful
new designs in Mahogany, inlald rockers
and tables, palm stands, music cabinets,
etc. 1t is impossible to quote prices
as this line is so large we cannot inteli-
gently explain either quality, design or
values.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-08
Furniture co.
Special September Sale.

Two thousand Bed Room Suits in than ESQ styles
That of the features of September Sale represented
in all the wanted woods 1t took planning and business fore
sight to gather these great stocks together and organize such
a movement Special SALE The grows each
day conservative when say that the furniture
selling is worth half mnch again ask you for
The past weeks sales the best proofs they were
larger by half than hoped for.