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Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-31
Looking for the RightfuI Heir.

RAPID CITY, S. D., May 30.-tSpecial.)-
Attorneys in Miles City, Mont have written
the county auditor OF this county inquiring
for a son of one Mary Burns who is supposed
TO be living somewhere in the Black Hills.
The letter says that about fifteen years ago
a man named Towner Savage came TO that
city from the Black Hills. accompanied by
a woman who claimed TO be his housekeeper.
About five years ago the woman suddenly
died. and runor had it she was poisoned by
the man Savage. AT the time of her death
she had 5000 in Pennington county bonds and
about SO 900 in cash. This she turned over
for safe keeping to an old Irish woman, her
nurse, whom the man Savage afterwards
married for the money, it is said. He pro-
ceeded 10 poison the old lady in the same
way that he did the first, but his plans were
suspected and he was given a dose Of his
own medicine, which killed him. She was
tried for murder, but was acquitted. She has
since died Recently among papers belong
ing to the deceased have been found the
Pennington county bonds and the SO. 900 cash.
An attempt Is being made to find Mary
Burns son, who is tie rghtful heir.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-31
LEAD WILL DISPLAY STAMP WILL.
Lively Towns Of the Black Hills Plan
for a Proper Ex hfbft.

Lively Towns Of the black Hills plan
for a Proper Exhibit.
LEAD. s. D., May Especial "A largely
attended meeting in the interests Of the
Transmississippi Exposition to be held in
Omaha in 1898. was held in this city Thurs-
day night. It was called by Mayor L. p
Jenkins and the large attendance at the
meeting evinced the interest Lead people
feel toward the big exposition. It ls the
Intention 20 have an exhibit from the Black
Hills in the mines and mining building, and
each town Will do its part toward making an
appropriate display. The chairman Of the
meeting here was Mayor Jenkins and Joe
Scott was secretary. J. P. Hymer Of Dead
wood, commissioner for the Black Hills. was
present and addressed the meeting setting
forth the advantages which would accrue
to this section as a result OF a suitable ex-
position OF the rich resources Of the Black
Hills country. Other addresses favorable to
the project were made by Mayor Jenkins.
Judge ". A. Rinehart, II. P. Lorey, E. May,
s. r. Smith and others. The idea presented
was that Lead should be represented by a
miniature stamp mill, inasmuch this city
is the seat Of the biggest stamp mills in the
United States. belonging TO the Homestake
Mining company. This suggestion was well
received and such an exhibit will be fea-
ture of the Black Hills display as Lead peo-
Pile never do anything by halves. and every
effort will be made by the men having the
matter in charge to make this part Of the
display a complete success. An executive
committee, composed Of the following, was
selected: $. r. Smith, chairman; w. A.
Rinehart. r. II. Driscoll H. p Lorey, P A.
Gushurst. This committee will meet in
Deadwood June 8 with like committees from
the various towns in the Hills and devise
ways and means for making proper exhibit
at the great Transmississippi Exposition.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-31
FoRr CROOK NOTES.

Private Francis L. Delaware. company c.
has reioined his company for duty having
been on furlough since May To-
Musician John Carroll, company H, has re-
turned from twenty days leave visiting
friends and relatives. in Sidney Neb
The "Delsarte Drill given by the Del
sarte class q Bellevue college for the bene-
it Of their piano fund was a complete sue
cess. the spectators being mostly soldiers.
Upon his own requests and the recon-
mendation OF his company commander Ser
geant Leopold G. Mewus, company c. has
been reduced TO grade a private solder
George w. Roof, company G, has been
granted a furiough for three mon hs end
ing August 81, at which time he will be en-
titled 10 his discharge.
Captain Alfred C. Sharpe has been trans
ferred from company X Skeleton company
to company a, which he is temporarily com
manding, and Captain John McA. Webster
from company to company X. Captain
Webster IS in Chicago on six months leave
of absence on the surgeons certificate Of dis
ability.
The Fort Crook base ball club added an
other victory to it's list yesterday by de-
feating the Grand Views by the score Of
2S to IA Captain Huddleston has arranged
for game with the Originals at University
park this afternoon, and as many from tn,
fort will be in the city a good attendance is
expected.
Preparations are heng made at the post
library for the books from the War Depart
ment library in Washington. The cases un-
dergoing construction are of riChly-fniShed
California rosewood and are on the verge Of
completion. The extension will make il one
of the largest in the army. At the recent
inventory there we're of fiction and bellies
letters 5SS relative to profession of arms
(army and navy, ITO; natural history and
physical sciences, 3S. and miscellaneous
works 1855; total 1850 volumes This IS in no
way connected with the i;abraries and other
literary associations of the different organ
izations at the post, nor does it include
newspapers and other periodicals that are
received from time TO time.
In conformity with orders from the COM
manding officer and pursuant to authority
granted from Headquarters Department of
the Platte Second Lieutenants Albert C. Dali
ton and Frederick w. Lewis, Twenty-second
infantry will proceed today on bicycles the
former, accompanied by Private Orin L.
Coin, company G. to Beatrice Neb and the
latter, with Private Alphonse L. Thibedeau
company C, TO Columbus, Neb.. the points
to which practice marches contemplated in
general orders No. 3, current series of this
department, will be made. Lieutenants Dali
ton and Lewis will map their respective
routes and submit re ports embodying camp
ing places and facilities for wood and water,
the cost. if any of same, the distances of
their transmittal, the railroad stations to
which supplies can be shipped the character
information would be useful in conduct
ing the marches. They will return to the
post as soon as practicable consistent with
a thorough examination of those routes and
if possible by different routes, and transmit
without delay their reports.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-31
MINOR MENTION.

Smith. plumber. 24O1 Ave. A. Tel S3S.
Pasturage. L. p Judson. 929 6th avenue.
Berry boxes baskets, bee supplies.
Younkerman.
You viii find W s. Cooper the fire insur-
ance man. It his new office, No. Pearl st.
Mrs. Karl W. Mayne has gone to Mount
Pleasant Ia, on 4 two weeks visit with her
mother.
Katherine ". Shelter returned yesterday
from the Stamford university, where she
has been attending school.
The spiritualists OF Council Bluffs have
organized a church and are holding meet
ings each Sunday evening.
The season opened at Nanawa YESTERDAY,
but owing to the extreme coolness OF the
weather the attendance was very light.
Miss Gertrude Jones' who has been visit
ing with her uncle. J. o. Jones. will leave
for her home in Pennsylvania this evening.
Mrs Hepford and Miss Nellie Hepford,
formerly Of this city. but at present living in
Fairbury. Neb. are the guests Of Mrs. j.
W. Camp
Father smyth left last evening for Wal
nut. where he will assist Father Dollari
in giving forty hours devotion He will be
home Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Maud Gavin returned home Satur-
day after visit with friends in Des Moines
Mrs. James Craigmile and son left Friday
over the Burlington for ten days visit in
Chicago
H. P Kearns has filed an information in
Justice Vien's court charging his son with
having stolen couple Of bags Of rags and
two pairs of scales Wen will Investigate
the case today
There never was a time when we hav'
done so much family work. and VIC never
have done the work well as this spring.
We have made an ar: Of the laundry bust
ness at the Eagle 724 Broadway.
Matters Of considerable Importance will be
discussed at the meeting of the Council
Bluffs Ministerial association, which will be
held at 1890 this morning in the parlors Of
the Young Mems Christian Association
rooms.
The Central Church Of Christ the new
religious organization formed by the seced-
ing members of the Christian tabernacle
congregation. report the accession of enough
new members to swell the membership above
the 100 limit.
The visitors at st. Francis academy during
the past week included Sisters ii. Loyola and
Basil of Dubuque, Miss Davis of ConcOrila,
Mr. and Mrs. T Gilmore of Missouri Valley,
Mr. E. J. Hale of Battle Creek. Neb, and
DR.. j. W. O'Connor OF Denver. Colo.
The Council Bluffs Union of the Young
Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor has
elected the following officers: President, r.
Mcconnell; vice president, Miss Morehouse
recording secretary, Miss Stena Anderson
coiinpoiiuins SeS'e'diy' hiss DioOu' Ile"h
urer, Mr.. Leffert.
At the meeting of the Iowa State Bankers
association at Ottumwa last week. the mem
bers, in addition to selecting Charles r.
Hannah, cashier of the Citizens bank, Cor
president of the organization. elected to J.
A. Patton, cashier of the First National
bank, chairman of Gro1:p 1 of the district
organization. The district Is composed of
Pottawattamie. Fremont. Carroll, Page
Crawford, Montgomery, Mills, Shelby, Cass
and Harrison counties
C. B. Viav company, female remedy. Med
ical consultation free Wednesday. Health
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-31
OFFER TO RETURN THE PAPER.
Robbers Ask n big Price for stolen
Securttiee.

n
Securities.
NEW YORK. May sO.-Nineteen years ago
this country was startled by the report Of the
biggest bank burglary known in the history
Of the world. Il occurred Sunday. October
27, 1877. The Manhattan Savings institution
OF this city was roboed Of securities esti-
mated at s2147 700 and $1,000 in cash
With the exception OF a few Of the bonds
offered for sale some time ago none Of the
securities have been recovered. Il was be-
lieved that they had been buried or de-
stroyed
That the securities are still in existence is
known here. short time ago negotiations
we're opened between men said 10 represent
the burglars and President Joseph Bird Of
the Manhattan Savings institution for their
return. The burglars have made a demand
FOR $4,000 and no questions to be asked.
with the understanding that the securities
are to be handed over in good shape and that
Immediately upon their delivery the money
shall be paid in cash.
President Bird, who at the time OF the rob
berry was paying teller OF the Manhattan
Savings institution, said today thai $4,000
had been asked for the return OF the bonds.
and although the bank officials would like
to get them back he declared they would
not pay the amount asked. Continuing Mr..
Bird said. Many OF the securities are
worthless today, l should say since the gov
ernment came TO our assistance some time
ago by an act OF congress authorizing the
secretary OF the treasury to reissue dupli-
Gates in place of the stolen United States
bonds. There we're number OF other bonds
issued by cities and corporations. however.
Some OF these are due soon and Of course
we would like to have the originals, as IL
would make 1t easier for us to collect the
moneys. l refer particularly to the Yonkers
City per cent coupon bonds. There were
$40 900 Yonkers bonds stolen and out of
that amount we have received S9S,00O, which
leaves $50 600 still due"
Mr.. Bird said he believed the offer to have
been made in good faith, and the matter has
been placed in the hands of the banks coun-
sell Those who were connected with the
robbery were Jimmy Hope. John Hope, Pat
rick Shevlin. the watchman of the bank,
william Kelly, Peter Emerson alias Banjo
Pete" John Nugent, policeman; Eddie
Goding alias Eddie Goude; John Tracy and
Johnny Dobbs. OF these Jimmy and John
Hope are living in this city. The others are
all either dead or in prison.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-31
FUN IN STORE FOR MITCHELL.
south Dakota Town to Entertain
Numerous Orwnnixntion

Numerous ORGANIZATIONS.
MITCHELL, s. D., May 3O.-(Special.)-
Mitchell during the month of June will be a
pretty busy town in the matter of public
gatherings and entertainments of a public
character. First will come the Masonic
grand lodge, which will last through tho
week of the Sth. The blue lodge will con-
vene Tuesday morning June 8, in Masonic
hall. which Will be presided over by James
Lewis, worshipful master. and in the even
ing the Master Mason degree will be eX-
empfed by the local lodge for the nspec-
tion of the grand lodge. Wednesday evening
an informal reception will be rendered the
delegates and visitors Thursday morning
the grand chapter will convene in Masonic
hall. which will be in charge Of George V.
Ayers of Deadwood, high priest. On Friday
morning the gland commandery, knights
Templar will convene, under the direction
Of John CaSselman of Huron, the grand
eminent commander. The same evening
reception will be rendered the visiting sir
knights.
Commencing June 10 and lasting until the
Goth. the Free Methodists will hold their an
nual camp meeting in the Dundas grove four
miles northwest of town.
Another great meeting, which will attract
a large crowd to this city, is that of the
annual meeting of the Seventh Day Ad-
ventists. commencing with a preparatory
meeting June II and closing with a confer
ence on the 2Sth.
The annual graduating exercises of the
High school, with the usual attending exer-
cises, will be held on June IL, while the week
following will occur the graduating exer-
cises at the university, which will last
through a week
On Thursday June IT, the State Epworth
league will hold its annual meeting in Mitch
ell.
The state tournament of the Lawn Tennis
associatinn occurs June 20.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-31
BoYs CANNOT BE PosTMAsTERs.
uepnrtment Declares, Against the Ap-
pOintment of Minors .'


WASHINGTON May 30-The policy OF the
Pnstoffice department to the appointment
of minors in the postoffices has been definitely
fixed and they will be debarred from CHIEF
clerkships and deputy postmasterships except
in a few of the third-cIass Offices where cir
cumstances urge their peculiar fitness Even
then they will not be allowed to become act
ing postmasters on account of the legal decla-
ration that contracts made by minors are
voidable. This effectually bars them from be-
ing even temporarily postmaster so far as the
assumption of the responsibilities of that
office is concerned. An instance is at Madi-
son, Ind. where NJ. C. CARRIER applied for
the appointment of a person less than lS
years old as chief clerk and deputy pcGtmas-
ter. An inquiry from the postmaster has
deduced the statement that ii is inadvisable
for town of the size of Madison, having
about 10000 population to take such ac-
ton. The department regards it as against
public policy and the interests of the service
to appoint minors, though except u to duties
of postmasterships legal inhibition on
minors generally Is cited. II was only a
short time ago that name was submitted
for postmaster at Oxford, o., a frst-class
office and the recommendations were Of the
strongest character, but it was found the can
didate was only 20 years old and the name
was withdrawn from consideration.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-31
MADE HER PROMISE.
An IroncInd Agreement with Il New
Typewriter.

An aEreement Win IL NeFN
Typewriter.
She was a dainty little thing and the old
gentleman appeared to be prepossessed in
her favor right from the start, but there
was evidently something that made him
pause, relates the Chicago Post.
Look here" said he in his blunt fash
ion. IT like you and your references are all
right You run the typewriter as if you
knew all there is TO know about it, and you
don't look like a girl who would be sick
every third day and want to get away an
hour or two early all the rest of the time
but before l engage you l want to have a
clear understanding with you on one sub
iect.'
yes, sir" she replied, looking at him in
quiringly.
"Of course" he explained, "I expect you
will be perfectly satisfactory, but if you are
not there must be no doubt about my right
10 discharge you"
Certainly not
"If | want you to go I'll Just have one of
the clerks put note on your desk or leave
it with the cashier for you and you're to take
that as final.'
Naturally" she said, looking at him in
some surprise.
You're not to enter any protest or file any
objections" he persisted; "and most of all
you're not TO weep"
why l suppose caT ask you why"
OIL can ASK me a Y, ne DTOhe IN.
IF you get note asking you to quit you re
just to put on your things and walk out
without a whimper or question of any kind.
Is that UNDERSTOOD"
'It is she replied.
Have I your promise to live up to that
agreement"
you have. But it is such an extraordinary
request that IL"
Young woman" said the old gentleman
impressiye!y, I've been in business here
for fifty years, and up to the time woman got
a good foOthold in the business world was
in the habit of engaging and discharging
clerks as seemed to me best from the stand
point of my business In an unguarded mo-
ment, however, | was induced to hire a
young woman TO run a typewriter for me.
and after had found that she wasn't satts-
factory TO me 1t took me over eight weeks TO
discharge her / left note on her desk and
she promptly came in and wept on mine.
1 turned the job over to various subordinates,
but each time sae came into my private
office TO do her weeping, and inside of a week
she had the whole force wrought up to a
point where business was being neglected
and she was still drawing salary just the
came Woman in business may be all right,
but when il comes 20 getting her out Of busi-
ness somebody else can have the Job. How
ever, If you'll make a solemn promise to go
without a single weep If you don't suit III
try yuu."
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-31
REJECTS rNDrAS CLOTHING nrps.
Com missioner Jones SAYS We Wants
the Fullest Compctftfon.

NEW YORK. May So.-The World tomor-
row will publish the following: Commits.
sioner OF Indian Affairs William A. Jones
said yesterday that he will reject all bids
received on the Indian clothing contract for
the fiscal year 1898, and issue new specii-
cations and call for new bids tomorrow
Commissioner Jones says that Il was found
when all bids had been received that only
one firm was able to furnish goods in ac-
cOrdanCe with the requirements. The speci-
ications call for a particular quality Of sati-
net that is manufactured by only two firms
in this country and the stock had been ex-
hausted when the invitation to bidders was
extended. Commissioner Jones will conduct
an examination to fix the responsibility for
what be regards as a most peculiar con-
dition.
Tho clothing contract amounts to $500 .0O0
In regard to this Commissioner Jones said:
II have decided to throw out tn, clothing
bids and reopen the whole business This
has been determined upon with the fun
sanction Of Secretary Bliss. I do this be-
cause | want fair play and honest compc-
titiou.n
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-31
RosebusI Notes.

ROSEBUD, s. D., May O.-tSpecial.) THE
last session of the Rosebud Day School Teach
ers' association is in session at the agency.
Plans are now complete for the entertain
ment of the inter reservation day school
institute, to be held in July.
Deputy Marshal Andrew Bray has about 800
head of stray cattle held for trespsss on
the Indian reservation. During the winter
storms many northern cattle drifted to the
Bad Lands and are now held. 1t will cost
about So per head for redemption.
Indians who took allotments last year are
now receiving their teams OF mares. The
horses being turned in are very good stock
and will make serviceable horses for the In
dIans.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-31
TRY TO PHoTOGRAPH A FLYER.
Camera FIends to Take u Shot at the
Fast Mail.

Camera FIends to Take u Shot ut the
Fast Mail.
Colonel w. ]. Davenport has completed all
arrangements TO have the fast mail train on
the Burlington photographed when 1t comes
into town next Sunday afternoon. It was
tho original intention to have had the pic
lures made yesterday, but owing to the
fact that a number of photographers anxious
to take a shot at the flyer did not have their
apparatus in proper working order it was
postponed for one week. An invitation has
been extended to all OF the camera ienGs
In the country 10 try their machines on the
train. The regular speed of the train is
something over sixty miles an hour but
Colonel Davenport has made arrangements
to have 1t going at eighty miles an hour
when 1t passes the point where IL is TO be
shot by the kodak ana camera iends. This
locality will either be at a point about three
miles south Of the city, where there is a
long stretch OF straight and level track or
in the vicinity or Island Park. six miles
south. II il is decided to have its picture
taken at the latter place a special train will
be run down for the accommodation of tho
artists. The pictures will vary in size from
an lSx24 to a 2x2, and IL is expected that at
least 100 negatives will be made. The train
Will get in here at O'Clock. II will be
pulled by engine No. $50, one of the largest
and swiftest machines owned by the COM
pany. The train will be composed OF five
heavy coaches, which will weigh in the ag
gregate over so. 600 pounda. This engine
pulls the fast mail between Creston ana
Council Bluffs. The distance is 1O4 miles
and the record, including ali stops, is log
minutes II has frequently made seventy
two miles an hour for long distances, and
General Agent Davenport ls quite certain
that il will exceed eighty miles an hour
when II passes the army OF photographers.
All OF the Omaha photographers have been
invited 10 participate in the trial OF the
cameras. Running at a speed Of eighty miles
an hour the train will cover a distance of
nearly 100 feet a second, and the shutters on
the cameras will have to give an exposure
OF less than t-5O0th Of second to prevent
an indistingeishahle blur on the sensitive
plata.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-31
EVERY CITIZEN GOES ARMED.
Free TurnpiISers Threaten to Give
Grent Trouble at OHxingnxIIIc.

CINCINNATI o., May S0.-A special to the
CommerciaI-Tribune from Owingsville, Ky,
says: The situation is threatening tonight.
Gamers gate is in danger from reinforced
raiders. Today a leading citizen OF Mont
gomery county stated that the free turnpikers
have threatened to come to the assistance OF
their brethren in Bath county when the
troops leave and to have vengeance on the
officers at owingsville and Informer Joe
Black.
At tomorrow's trial Mayor Allen win con-
centrate troops in the court room. Nearly
every citizen OF Owingsvlle is armed and
in every house there is at least one double
barreled shotgun. loaded with buckshot II
is the general opinion tonight that had not
the soldiers been brought here there would
have been much blOodshed.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-31
TO PENSION AGED MISSIONARIES.
United Presbyterians Discuss Plan
and Leave Ii Half Settled.

n1tcU PrPSDy ttrIlhN DINVUNH IT 7 IsfIf
and Leave 1t Half Settled
ROCK ISLAND, May 3O.-In the United
Presbyterian general assembly yesterday the
first order of business was the report of the
committee on theological seminariea, which
was not completed The balance of the ses-
sion was devoted to reports from the COM
mittees on foreign missions and the women's
board, recommending the pensioning OF
women foreign missionaries who are unable
to continue in service account Of Illness
or who wish to retire at the end of twenty
seven yeara' service in the foreign field. The
assembly adopted part of the resolutions so
as to enable boards to relieve retired mis-
sionaries who require immediate aid, but
referred the main question of pensions back
to the boards to report the plan to the next
general assembly.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-31
N. Y. Plumbing company. 'rel. 52t
Another Roll Lifted.

A gentleman and lady from Omaha came
to Council Bluffs. and. after looking about
town. visiting the parks. etc, concluded to
arrange matters for the future by laying
in stock of new carpets. They purchased
of the Council Bluffs Carpet company and
declared that in beauty of design. quality
of goods and cheapness they were better
suited than they could possibly have been
in Omaha. The new goods just received by
the Council Bluffs Carpet company call forth
many expressions of pleasure from ladies
who see II EN-.