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Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-19
LEONARD ASKS HEAVY DAMAGES
Says that His Reputation Has Been
Badly Injured.

A suit for SANDER has been commenced in
the district court OF this county by Edgar
Leonard against the Wholesale grocery firm
of McCord-Brady company, the plaintiff ask
ing for damages in the sum of $1,000.
In the petition filed in the case the plain
tin informs the court that he was employed
by the defendant for the space of nine
years as its travelling salesman for the state
of Nebraska, and that by his industry and
ability as a salesman he had built up a
large and lucrative business for the firm.
In October, 1895, he alleges, he left the en-
ploy of the defendant, Since that time he
has learned of openings where travelling
men were wanted and cites an instance in
which he applied to a firm in Sioux City for
a position, there being a vacancy at that
time. He alleges that the defendant at
that time circulated reports derogatory to
his good name and character. In con-
sequence Of this statement he alleges he
was refused employment by the firm in
question. greatly to his injury and by
reason of which he had lost an opportunity
of making a living for himself and family.
Three instances of a similar nature, in
Guiding a wholesale firm in New York City
and two in Chicago, are cited, in which the
sam circumstances are alleged, and the
plaintiff alleges he has been damaged to
the extent OF 500, 900 by these alleged actions
on the part Of the defendant, for which he
asks judgment.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-19
HEAD FULL OF REVOLVING WHEELS
Artemus Carson Furnishes Entertain
ment for County O1icinIs.

Artemus Carson Furnishes Entertain
ment for County officials.
A queer character strolled into the office of
the county attorney yesterday morning and
poured into the ears of County Attorney
Baldrige a long tale of woe, asking that
official to invoke the aid of the courts to
release him from the ban of the Mystic
Circle and the Masonic fraternity which
had been resting upon him for years and
had compelled him, like the Wandering
Jew, to wander about over the face of the
earth, but with the additional penalty that
he must not eat.
The man, said his name was Artemus Car
son and added that he had been in Omaha
about five days, having walked all the way
from Texas. He said he had eluded the
vigilance of his prosecutors nine days ago
sufficiently to get a square meal, but had
not eaten anything since. He produced
bulky documents to prove that he was an
expert machinist, a scenic painter, a sharp
shooter, a musician. a fancy dancer. a con-
tortionist, a brute tanner and about fifteen
other things.
After discussing the matter with him for
some time the county attorney escorted the
visitor to the rooms of the county com
| missioners and introduced him to Commits
sioner Stenberg as the only man in the
county who had the power to remove bans.
After investigating 9hfs case Judge Stenberg
| prepared an imposing legal document, adj
| monishing all guilty parties to: keep hands
| off under the most severe penalties known
to subterranean Lawn and declaring all bans
removed and the party named in the procla-
nation free to perafnbulate the face of the
earth without fear of molestation by man
| or devil. 1t was 6 also proclaimed that the
| subject OF the Proclamation had full and
free permission tooeat everything he could
| get hold of. This document was signed
John Frederick William. Grand Chancellor
of Bans OF the > Province OF Colorado
Maduro.' The huge seal OF the province
was attached and bmade a most imposing
document. The seal was of gold and bore
the impress of the head of a silver dollar,
but the dollar itself was tucked away very
carefully in the inside pocket OF the grand
chancellor, known among his friends as
'The Judge"
Armed with this document Carson wendell
| his way carefully down the broad driveway
leading toward Harvey street and took the
| footpath for San Francisco.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-19
HE SENDS 1T FREE.
fhSsicinn's PRESCRIPTION for Cure OF
Weakness in Men,

When a man has suffered for many years
with a weakness that blights his life and
robs him of all that really makes life worth
living; when after years of doctoring with
all sorts of patent medicines and alleged
specialists, he discovers a remdy that brings
back to him the power and physical energy
that seemed to him lost forever. he naturally
feels generous. He wants his fellow men to
know about it. He feels that his mission on
earth is to lift out of bondage the thousands
OF young and middle-aged men who are to-
day battling with a shattered nervous sys-
tenn, just as he did; men who, by their own
secret follies, are suffering n mental torture
that words cannot adequately describe.
The world has come to look at such SUI
ferers in a different light from former days.
1t now regards them as unfortunate, not
criminal. They have lacked moral courage.
They may be victims of inherited passion,
or they may have acquired secret habits
from evil associates. But whatever may
have been the incentive that causes a man
to degrade his being and isolate himself
from society, he needs a friend. He needs
the right hand of fellowship and good cheer.
1t is wrong to denounce him for his folly,
and 1t is equally useless TO give him adv
vice. He must have the hungry mans
bread, not a stone. offered him. This is
why l send the prescription that made me a
man among men free to any one who writes
for it. | know the aversion that suffering
men have to the least semblance of pub
licity, and | therefore send the prescription
securely sealed in a plain envelope without
marks to show where it came from. Thou
sands Of men have written me to say how
glad they were to get the prescription. and
every mail brings encouraging report OF
severe cases of physical debility cured and
emaclated parts restored to natural strength.
Now, my friend, do not sit and wonder
how | can afford to give away this valuable
recipe, but write for it today. 1t is FREQ
to all and l want every man to have it.
Address in the fullest confidence, THOMAS
SLATER. Box 100, Kalamazoo, Mich.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-19
IN TIE INTEREST OF NEBRASKA
Company Organized to Induce Immi-
grafton to the STATE.

Company Organized to Induce Immi-
grafton to the State.
The Nebraska Real Estate and Immigra-
ton association is the name of a new cor
p%oration which has been organized for the
purpose of building up Nebraska interests.
The officers are: George p. Bemis, president;
j. e. Smith of Beatrice, vice president; J.. II.
Evans, treasurer, and p. A. Wells, secretary.
The board of directors is composed of the
officers named, with William H. tanning of
Hastings, George H. Thummel of Grand
Island. +. G. Keens OF Kearney, p. A. Wells
of McCook, r. e. Moore and C. II. Morrill,
of Lincoln and w. A. Paxton of Omaha.
The capital stock is $500, 900, divided into
worcestershire shares of IS each.
The objects of the organization are to ad-
vertise the resources of the state, induce
immigration, locate new Industries and OBJ
tain concerted action on the part of real
estate agents and property owners for the
interests of Nebraska. 1t is the plan of the
men interested to hold public meetings all
over the state to create additional senti-
ment in favor of patronizing home industries
and also to send lecturers and special agents
through the east to show that farming and
stock raising can be carried on more profit
ably in Nebraska than elsewhere.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-19
JoHANsEN wAsos THE WAR PATH.
Made Life n Buraen for some of Ills
Netnhbors.

John Johansen Of Thirty-sixth and Grover
streets last Thursday afternoon pressed the
muzzle Of a revolver against the forehead
OF Mrs. John f. shlftman, a neighbor, and
swore that he would kill her. He was
pulled away and then he discharged the re-
yolver twice, presumably at Mrs. shifman.
For this conduct he was arrested and yes
terday morning was arraigned In police
court on the charge of shooting with intent
to kill. He pleaded not guilty.
The trouble arose out of the desire OF the
woman's husband, John +. Shifman, to get
a tether that was lying in the adjoining
yard. Johansen objected and went into the
house. He came out again ana danced
Enthusiastically toward Shifrman with a knife
a foot long in his hand, according to the
Shihmans' story. Shiffman met him with a
blow in the jaw and then discreetly retired
to his residence. II is SAID that Johansen
followed him and kept the inmates of the
house in a state of siege for some time. The
same afternoon Johansen emerged again
from his house. This time he was armed
with an axe. He walked up to the fence
that separated the premises OF the two
parties and began to cut 1t down. Mrs.
Shiffman alleged part ownership in the
fence and objected. 1t was at this stage
Of the game that Johanscn is accused of
pushing the revolver against Mrs. Shift
mans forehead.
II am going to kill you he is credited
with yelling, adorning the threat, however,
with some choice expletives.
Mrs. Johansen was on hand and rushing
up to her husband she threw her arms about
him and turned the muzzle of the weapon
skyward. Mrs. Shiffman lost no time in
scurrying back to her house, and while she
was making this maneuver the two shots
were fired.
once more it Is stated that Johansen was
master of the field and at once went to the
Shiffman house with the revolver in one
hand and his axe in the other. He gave
the inmates a choice of two things. Either
he would shoot them like sheep as they
stepped out or he would batter the door
down with his axe and shoot them when he
got inside. The inmates declined both prop
%ositions. Before Johansen put any part of his
threat in operation, however, aid was forth
coming and he was induced to retire. Shift
man at once went to the police station for
a warrant.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-19
THEY INSIST ON RIDING.
Phrty of Tramps Giving the Omaha
Road n Min Of

'"rtS OF ramps Giving the omaha
Road n Mint of cub
superintendent Jaynes OF the Omaha road
was In a quandary yesterday morning. On his
desk lay kilograms from the representa-
ttves of the road at Blair asking what
should be done with the ninety odd tramps
that had gathered there. The tramps are
from all quarters and are determined to
ride on northbound trains. They say they
want to go to the harvest fields in Dakota
for work, but the fact that most OF them
are fairly well dressed, while others wear
gold-mounted canes and amuse themselves
by Tipping silver dollars in the air, bellies
the statement that it is work that they
are anxious for.
The tramps were left at Blair Friday night.
as the freight which they had boarded was
left there. All other trains were run
through the own so fast that the hoboes
could not board them.
The railroads can take care of this class
OF people in Omaha all right because there
is a city ordinance that legislates against
those who attempt to steal rides on cars,
trains or engines. But the lack Of a state
law handicaps the authorities In handling
them beyond the city's limits.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-19
DIED.

N1ELSON-Eva Amanda. aged % years
months. July nth at Gals q. m at st,
Joseph's hospital. Funeral Sunday az
ternoon, July 10th, at 2 o'clock from fam.
lily residence, 14S North Thirty-third
street. lntcrment at Forest Lawn ccm-
etery. Friends of family invited.
NELIE-O. A.. aged 80 years. Funeral
Sunday. July 10. at $3.50 p. m, from family
residence, Coz North Sixteenth street, to
st. Mary's cemetery. South Omaha, MIR.
Nelie has lived in Omaha thirty years
and is known by the old settlers Of Doug
las county and was a soldier in the late
war.
William Rochcford, ir., died of summer
complaint Saturday, july rs, at 4 p. IN.
Funeral Monday, July %, at 10 O'clock,
from residence. 2i3l South Eighteenth
street. Friends invited.
METCAbF, Albert r., aged l year and II
days, July II, 1896. Funeral Sunday after.
noon at ? o'clock from family residence,
iiS9 Charles street. 1nterment at Forest
lawn. Erionds inNiied.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-19
TriumNirntc Club. EmHncIpntio Day
niCMLC. Fremont. Nnh.

The Triumvirate club has arranged for
a grand excursion and picnic to be held at
Chautauqua grounds. Fremont. Ncb.. Aug
ust 4. DR.. NJ. O. Ricketts,, orator OF tho
day, assisted by Hon. Il. II. Hall and Fred
l.. Smith.
Day program-Band concert by Dcmick's
band; boating; bathing; cycle races; 100
yard dash running race; ladies' race, fifty
yards.
Evening Program-Grand concert and res
ception at Masonic Temple; refreshments OF
all kinds will be served on the grounds.
Fare, 81 for the round trip. Train leaves
Webster street depot S1b a. m. Positively
no liquors will be sold on the train or
grounds. By order of committee.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-19
COURT DISPOSED OF SIX A BOYS.
Two Held to District Court and the
Others Released.


The tough boys arrested a couple of days
ago out of a house at 26O1 Patrick avenue,
more or less intoxicated. were disposed of
yesterday morning in police court. Matthew
Streeter, the colored member of the %sextet,
and Carl Blumberg were bound over to the
district court in the sum of $500 each to
answer to the charge of incorrigibility.
Charles Wadum was released on a probation
of thirty days, in which he is expected to
show by his behavior that he will be a better
boy in the future. Henry Gillian, Harry
Gillian and Joel Reeves were discharged.
Some Of the boys are thought to have
been guilty OF some petty thievery In the
north part of the city. The whisky they
drank and on which they became intoxi-
Gated was stolen from a north Omaha liquor
store. 1t is also known that they had a
gold watch in their possession which is sup
posed TO have been stolen. but II cannot be
located at present.
The boys accused General Streeter, a
brother of Matthew. OF stealing the whisky
and the watch. General was brought 10 the
police station yesterday morning and denied
the charge. He has borne a good reputation.
He is about Is years of age, while the six
other boys are about IL years OF age.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-19
stNortunuccs, snIc.,,

10 o'clock a. m. at public auction to the
highest bidder for cash, all the entire stock
Of goods and merchandise, consisting OF
boots, shoes, rubber goods and find.
ings. also all furniture, fixtures
appurtenanccs and all property be
longing to the stock in trade of Will
cox e. Draper and contained in the first
floor and basement of building known as 15l5
Douglas street in the city of Omaha, Neb.
All of the above stock and appurtenances
and inventory Of same can be seen and
Xamined on the premises.
Il. 2ABRISKIE, Agent Mortgages.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-19
Admits Stealing the watch.

Charles Smear, the small boy who mana
ses 10 get into the clutches OF the police
at least once a month. was again at the
police station last evening on suspicion OF
having stolen IA watch OF a South Tenth
named General Streator was also arrested
In connection with the same case, After
half an hours close questioning the
colored boy broke down and admitted that
he had stolen the watch and then turned
jewoier near Sixteenth and Webster Streets.
The watch was recovered and the boys
locked up on a charge OF incorrigibility.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-19
Denver Gets the baptist Convention

Denver gets the Baptist Young Peoples
union convention for 1898. Delegates from
Omaha were present at the meeting and
made a hard fight for the convention
nooga, but the Mountain city finally won.
Rev. Franklin Carpenter of this city had
an unpleasant experience when he started
n round trip ticket, but when he got ready
to start back discovered the ticket was
not good for passage until tomorrow. AS he
was In n hurry TO get home he was COM
PEELED to pay full fare returning. II is
said a large number OF other delegates
who wished to return before the adjourn
ment of the convention were caught in
the same trap.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-19
OBJECTS TO RETURNING TO IOWA,
Farmer Gives His Version of a Dis
orderly House Row.

Charles Farmer is held at the police sta
ton on the charge of being a fugitive from
justice. He is wanted at Council BLUFFS
for an assault with intent to do great bodily
injury. He refuses to cross the river with
out requisition papers and he will therefore
be detained until they are obtained.
Farmer states that the trouble occurred
In a disorderly house in Council Bluffs.
The proprietress wanted him 10 pay for
eight bottles OF beer and he claimed be
owed for but seven. To convince him that
he was wrong the woman pulled a revolver.
Farmer alleges that he thereupoE knocked
her down.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-19
Railway Notes and Personals.

G. 3. Rodgers, DIVISION superintendent OF
the b. G. NJ, is in town from Wymore. He
is enroute east.
The railroad weather reports yesterday
morning showed a general rain in the east
ern part of the state. There was a good rain
during the night between Omaha and Valley.
From there to Grand Island there were only
light showers. The best rains were in Kan
sas and in Wyoming.
1t is almost assured that the city passen-
ger and ticket agents will secure their days
vacation that they have long pleaded for.
The excursion will take place one week from
yesterday. The start will be made at noon
and nothing further will be heard of the
low joints" until Monday morning at 8
o'clock. Spirit Lake and other resorts in
Iowa will be visited.
General Manager Dickinson and Superin-
tendents Mcconnell, Buckingham and Korty
OF the Union Pacific are on their way home
from their trip of inspection.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-19
long says Harris is the Man

A man giving the name of A. w. Harris
was arrested this morning on suspicion
that he is the chap who confidenced Peter
Rongo, the farmer from the vicinity Of
Hastings, Friday. Rongo positively iden-
tilted him as soon as he set eyes upon him.
When searched "A sI65 check was found in
one OF Harris pockets and a gold bond
shoe. II is believed that both papers are
OF no worth and are used by Harris in
bIo nrofagSIOu
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-19
BRYAN NOT A GREAT DRAWING CARD
Few People J~ourneyed to Lincoln IL
Mat Him

IF there is no more enthusiasm for Bryan
shown along the various railroad lines than
was exhibited on the Missouri Pacific Fri
day." said General Agent Phillippi yesterday
morning, "the democratic nominee will not
be very famous by November. The total
number of passengers from all points On
our system who took advantage of the one
fare rate to visit Lincoln Friday and Friday
night was 210.
There can be no doubt but that railroad
men are disappointed over the lack of travel
to Lincoln. They wanted Bryan nominated.
for they thought that the Capital City would
then become a mecca for thousands. but the
travel has SO far been insignificant"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-19

General Freight Agent Morehouse of the
Elkhorn returned yesterday morning from
the Chicago rate meeting. The outcome of the
meeting is very satisfactory to Nebraska
farmers, as it establishes such eastbound
grain rates as will allow them to dispose
of their grain and make way for the coming
crop.
The rate on corn from Missouri river
points to Chicago was cut down TO 10 cents,
a reduction of 8 cents; the rate on wheat
was made II cents and that on flax was
reduced to Is cents. There is also a reduc-
ton of Z cents on grain for a number of
points west of the Missouri river. as the
Missouri river rates were extended as far
west as Lincoln and Fremont.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-19
Cnrh of Thanks.

MIR. and Mrs, Casey and family wish to
return their sincere thanks to all those
friends who participated in cur sad be-
roavoment over the loss OF our loving chill
dren, Mrs. p. j. Carroll and Mrs. Maggie
Bradley and children. We also wish to
express our thanks to the ladies of the De-
gree OF Honor No. 2S and the Iron Moulders
union No. 1870 and the T.. p. employees.
MR.. AND MRS. THOS. CASEY.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-19
THE STATE. 1911 DOUGLAS.
Getting Ready 10 Tenr the store Apart
Price Torn First.

In order to keep up our very large trade
during the time that the carpenters are
working at the remodelling Of our store we
make the following startling prices:
Ladies' linen skirts. S1.75.
Ladies' black mohair skirts. S1.9S.
Ladies' check skirts, blue, black and
brown, $3.50.
Ladies' fine silk mohair skirts. S5.25.
Ladies' $3.50 wash wrappers, soc.
Ladies' Challi and wool serge wrappers,
$3.50.
Dimity and organdie wash dresses and
duck and batiste in complete suits, S1.00.
Ladies' fine waists in latest styles and in
all popular goods at 25c, soc, 75c. 95c and
$3.50. THE STATE.
1911 Douglas street.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-19
BURLINGTON ROUTE.

The onlcInt Line to the Peoples pnrty
Convention at st. Louis. =
Round trip rate from Omaha, St1.50.
Tickets on sale July 10, 20, 81.
Three trains daily-9;O5 a. M, $50 y. M.
and 1000 y. m.
Take the 9O5 a. m. train OF July 10 and
you connect at Kansas City with the official
train, having on board Governor Holcomb,
Senator Allen and the other Nebraska dele
gates.
Tickets and berths at 1902 Farnam street,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-19

In order to entertain the many customers
who visit Balduf, the popular caterer, he
has engaged Prof. Shaddock and his two
children, Miss Sadie and Master Bronson,
TO render a musical program each evening
this week, form 8 to 10 o'clock. These
popular musicians need no introduction to
the Omaha public.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-19
$500 TO ST. LOUIS
S11.50 TO ST. LOUIS AND RETURN
Via the
Mnbnsh RnilrOnI.

On July 10, 20 and 81 the Wabash will
sell tickets at above rates. For tickets,
sleeping car accommodations or further in
formation, call at Wabash Office. 1915 Far
nam street Paxton Hotel Block. or write
G. n. CLAYTON,
n. ". Z. Agent.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-19

We desire to express our heartfelt and sin
cere thanks to our many friends and neigh
bors during the hours of our sad and deep
Affections on the death of our children, Mar
garet, John and Willie Cosgroye.
MR.. and MRS. JAMES COSGRONE.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-19
uoMrsEEKERs' EXCURSIONS.


via the Burlington Route. Points south and
west-in Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Utah,
Wyoming, etc.
One fare, plus 5000 for the round trip.
Tickets and full information at city ticket
office, 1902 Farnam street.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-19
Not Vic Mccarthy.

sherih Starter OF sarpy county started
Friday for Bloomington, H., In response
20 q telegram announcing that the much
wanted VIC Mccarthy was In Jail at that
place. He telegraphB back that the pris-
oneT ~ not Mccarthy.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-19
SOME MORE CHEAP RATES


Via the Darlington Route.
Milwaukee and return, sl4.75-July IL, Is
and 16.
ST. Louis, s9.6O-July 10, 20 and 21.
ST. Louis and return, sl1.5O-July 10, 20
and 21.
Tickets at 1902 Farnam street.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-19
"HOmeseckers' Excursions..

On July 81 and August 4 the Rock Island
route will sell tickets to points south, south
east and west, at one fare, plus $500, for the
round trip. For full Information in regard to
limits, stopover privileges. ETC., call at ticket
office, 1902 Farnam street.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-19

F. A.. Kilker and family hereby desire to
express their gratitude to the Union Pacific
Pioneers association and other friends for
the great kindness and sympathy shown
them in their hour of supreme affection.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-19
Kids

The Missouri Mutual Insurance companies
will erect a three-story building, 26x120
and specifications can be seen at my office.
II. +. STAPEL, Secretary.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-19
ONE FARE FOR
The Round Trim.

Omaha to St. Louis via the Missouri Pa
eifc on July 10, 20 and 81. Limit for re-
turn July 81. Call at the city Offices, ". f.
cor, 18th and Farnam, or depot, 18th and
Webster.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-19
Summer Excursions,

Tickets at greatly reduced rates are now
on sale to all summer resorts. For full par
tlculars call at Rock Island Ticket once,
No. 1902 FarLam street.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-19
II ia.

The Modern Woodmen of America will
hold their annual picnic at Blair Wednes-
day, July %. Everybody invited. Train
leaves Webster st. depot at $3.50 a. m. sharp.
Round trip. so cents.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-19

FRANKIE Hail. rendered by the refined
Chicago Ladies' band at Lake Manawa will
make a great hit.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-19

Hamilton Warren, MD, eclectic and mag
rctic physician; special attention to diseases
OF women and children and all obscure and
long-standing diseases. 119 n. 10th St, r q.