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Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29
MORRISEY SECURES A RELEASE.
Knew Nothing of the Placing of Dynn-
mite ON TOwl's Porch.

mite ON IOwls Porch.
Red" Morrisey was released from custody
by Judge Babcock yesterday afternoon, as
the confession Of w. C. Barrier did not in
any way implicate him. Morrisey was glad
to get out Of prison and hardly stopped to
thank the court when the order releasing
him was issued. Barrier is still confined in
the county jail. but since his confession he
has not been kept in the solitary cell. He
now mingles with the other prisoners and
can talk to his hearts content. Just what
will be done with the young man is not
known at the present time. as the question
is up to the county attorney and he will say
what punishment. IL any. should be melted
out to him.
Judge Babcock has expressed a Wiling
ness to give Barrier a suspended vagrancy
sentence providing he agrees to leave the
city and keep away and it is possible that
this may be done. Mayor Ensor is gratifed
at the outcome OF this case and he feels that
Officers Montague and Hanrey, vino acted as
his agents during the investigation, did ex-
cellent work. 'These men," said the mayor,
in speaking about the case yesterday after
noon, "did some of the best detective work
ever done in the city. When l gave the
case into the hands OF these men on Mon
day morning last l told them to go ahead and
do the best they could ana 10 stop at noun
ing. II Barrier was guilty l wanted them
to prove 1t and if dynamite had been placed
on Mr.. Towl's steps with malicious intent
I wanted them to find out who put it there.
No stone was left unturned by Hanley and
Montague aud their discoveries forced the
confession from Barrier. The police force
certainly did Its duty in this case. l think
that the citizens generally will feel better
now. as It Is known positively that an
archists are not in our midst"
Barrier certainly came very near being
made a hero Of by certain people, but his
arrest and the theory OF the mayor and the
police put a damper on the scheme. Early
Monday morning when the news was float
ing around that Barrier had saved fowl and
his family from death some OF the friends
of FOWL at the stock yards started to take
I'D a collection with the intention OF pre-
senting Barrier with a purse as a reward Tor
his bravery. Only a small sum had been
pied ged when word was received that Barrier
was In Jail and that It looked as II he was
working Fowl for a job. The scheme for
a collection fell fiat and those who started
It are not saying a word Just now.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29

SOUTH OMAHA NEWS.


At a meeting Of the executive committee
OF the charity ball committee 1t was deemed
advisable to place on sale a limited number
Of single admission tickets for 81 each. The
ordinary tickets, which admit one couple
cost 81. 1t was found that many persons
who did not care particularly about attend
ing the ball were willing to pay 81 for Il
ticket In order to help along a worthy
cause. but they objected to giving up 81. 1t
was for the purpose OF accommodating these
people that the executive committee deemed
1t best to have some single admission tic
kets printed. The sale is progressing nicely
and without doubt a neat sum will be real
lied by the hospital. Several conferences
have been held about the refreshments to
be served. Some thought that a frst-class
supper should be furnished. but in this case
the majority ruled and only light refresh
ments will be served. The women of the
hospital association have talked the matter
over and have decided to serve cake and
punch. In connection with the work of the
hospital it might be stated that during the
year 1898 the hospital cared for eighty-ive
patients, a majority being charity cases. II,
Is for the purpose Of maintaining this insti-
tuition that the ball is to be given:
Committees have been appointed as fol-
lows:
Reception-Messrs. and Mesdames T.. II.
Eneor. Thomas Hector, William Brennan,
James Bulla, d. l.. Holmes. c. NJ. SCHMIDT,
A.. l.. Lott, w B. Cheek, w. S. Babcock, F..
I. McGrath. l. p. johnson, w. S. King, +.
A.. Broadwell. Denna Allberry, John Flynn,
r.. s. Dimmock, f. Freitag, John Yates.
George Parks. john II. Loechner, e. o. May
held, j. d. Jones, b.. F.. Carpenter, Patrick
Sheehy, H. w. Keith and Messrs. Henry C..
Richmond, Joseph Murphy and Colonel
James l.. Paxton.
Floor-Burton e. Wilcox. John s. Walters,
Harry b. Christie. Edward s. Furay, James
W. Murphy, Jeff Cooley, ]. J. Fitzgerald, A..
M. Gallagher. Albert Hunter, l.. C. Gibson,
Bruce McCulloch, w. T.. Tagg, A. L, Den,
nett. Frank Taylor, w. S. Harroll, Frank
Jones and Edward Pollard.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29

same purpose at the Sisseton military rese7-
walton for the same purpose. There is a
rumor that IL Hough resigns as a member
Of the Board Of Regents the name Of Suth-
erland will be sent back as a populist mem
Der OF the board, after the appointment Of
a republican in the Black Hills.
A republican party caucus has been ar
ranged for Monday or Tuesday to consider
the ballot and election reform aud any po-
litical measure which may come up.
Judge Gaffy Of the circuit court today re-
ceived notification OF the death Of his mother
at South Kaukauna, Wis.
The State Land Board met today and fixed
the price OF leases. making raises of from 10
per cent to 60 per cent in different counties.
with an average raise OF 20 per cent. the
greatest advance being CT annual leases.
The land commissioner was given power to
lease endowment lands in large tracts.
which will allow him to lease the whole OF
Fort Sully reservation to the company
which has been organized for that purpose
and which Will take the tract as soon as
the state secures possession.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29

Christian association is making elaborate
preparations for a reception on Washing
tons birthday.
The South Omaha plumbers will give their
second annual ball at Modern Woodmen hall
on Friday evening, February 8.
Lumber and builders supplies. ]. B. Wat
kins & Company. Long distance telephone
No. 4O6. South Omaha 'phone No. 81.
Rev. George E. Luce will address the
mems meeting at the Young Mems Chris
tian association at 4 O'Clock this afternoon.
Joseph ]. Maly has rendered his ~resigna-
ton as constable and the county commits
sioners have appointed John T. Daley to
fill the vacancy.
The funeral OF A. C.. Meyers will be held
at the First Presbyterian church at 2:3O
o'clock this afternoon. under the auspices of
Workman lodge No. &c.
Yesterdays storm was too much for the
street car company and all trailers were
cut off early in the morning. The service
was a little bit slow all day and the cars
were cold.
G. V. Harding and Miss Anna Caldon were
married Wednesday evening at the home
Of the brides parents by Rev. ID. w. Mo-
riarty. Mr.. and Mrs. Harding will reside at
Twenty-third ard d streets.
The Epworth league gave a very pleasant
social at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. f. T.
Miller on Friday evening. A program wat
rendered and. refreshments were served.
About $50 persons attended.
Right Rev. George Worthington. bishop of
Nebraska. will preach at st. Martins church
at II o'clock this morning. Rev. j. e.
Reilly of St. Matthias. Omaha, will occupy
the pulpit at st. Clements mission in the
evening.
Charles Johnson was brought down from
Omaha yesterday to answer to the charge
OF forgery preferred by Timothy Broder-
lex. About the middle Of the last month
Johnson, it is alleged. secured Broderick's
time check at Cudahy's and procured the
money by forging the signature. Yester-
day afternoon Frederick signed a complaint
in Judge Babcock's court charging Johnson
with forgery. He will be arraigned Monday.
The shoe sale OF the year commences at
T. 2. Cartwright & Co.'S Wednesday.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29
STRAW BONDS ARE ACCEPTED
Records show the Employed
by Police Judge in Dealing
with Prisoners.

The question Of straw bonds, which
formed such an important part in the trial
Of Police Captain ID. w. Her, has aroused
considerable curiosity. A glance at the
records shows that hundreds of these bonds
were acknowledged by Judge Gordon dur
ing the last year and prisoners were re-
leased upon them without question. The
police protested at the time men were fib-
Grated and later, but his honor has con-
tinued to permit attorneys to sign them
just the same.
v. B. Walkers name will be found as
frequently as that of any other lawyer prac-
ticing in the police court. The records
show that all the property Mr.. Walker has
is a block of ground IN Benson addition, on
which he has a 1000 mortgage. The land
is estimated to be worth $500. During 1898
he obtained the release Of 1913 prisoners
charged with misdemeanors, whose bonds
were placed at from 500 to $500. Four
teen persons charged with felonies were
liberated on bonds furnished by him ranging
from 500 TO $1,000.
The records Of the county fail to show
that Attorney c. F. Britt has any realty, yet
during the last year ISL persons were re-
leased for hin when charged with misde-
meanors. Five clients alleged to be guilty
of ~felonies obtained their freedom through
his mediation.
Scott Jackson often assisted Mr.. Walker as
a bondsman and the records accredit him
with the ownership Of the east half Of lot
Ill. OF the old plat which is plastered with
a $3.50 mortgage and is now being foreclosed
under a tax lien. Jackson is charged with
signing thirteen mlsdemeanor bonds and
ten where persons were accused OF feronies.
The records contain the name of AttOrnev
r. F. Moriarity as the owner of lot 2,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29
DOCTOR WORKS THE COuNTRYMEN.
Secures Contracts to Cure Them of
All Their Ills.

SIOUX FALLS, S. D., Jan. 2S.-(Special.)
A case of alleged wholesale swindling is
reported from Salem, McCook county. A
week or two ago a man and woman arrived
at that place and engaged rooms at the
Lewis house. The man was constantly in
toXicated, while the woman appeared to be
a person of refinement. A pasteboard sign
bearing the words "Dr. Reynolds" was
tackled up at the entrance to the hotel. No
further advertising was attempted and no
one observed the entrance or exit of pa
tients, although the doctor" continued
spending money with the reckless abandon
OF a millionaire. 1t was finally observed
that each day he took a drive with another
stranger who had recently arrived at Salem.
A few days ago residents Of the country
surrounding Salem began focking into Sa-
lem to consult attorneys about the legality
OF contracts they had been induced to make
with DR.. Reynolds, who agreed in exchange
therefor to give them medical treatment
at some future time at Minneapolis. It then
developed that the doctor mad visited
the country for miles around Salem and
called upon the farmers and their families,
examining many Of them for the purpose OF
determining the nature OF their ailments.
He claimed 10 be the agent for a hospital
that made a specially of such diseases.
He charged all the way from So to $50
all he could get out of a particular family
to cure the ailment and required that the
amount be paid to him in advance. Where
families were unable to pay cash he took
a note and mortgage.
Landlord Ufford OF the hotel where the
doctor boarded. presented a bill for the
amount OF board due and upon his failure
to pay it had the medicine man arrested
for obtaining board under false pretenses.
1t Is understood that the matter was fin
ally compromised and this charge against
him dismissed. The couple have now left
Salem fbr an unknown destination.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29
Poisoned by Playing with Tin.

The 7-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Philip
Munroe, Thirty-third and Z streets, died
suddenly yesterday, and it is feared that
death was occasioned by poisoning. Mr..
Munroe Is employed at Cudahy's and he says
that he has been in the habit of carrying
home small scraps Of tin for the children
to play with. He is of the opinion that his
son had been poisoned by placing these
pieces in his mouth. On the day before his
death the child drank great quantities of
water and it is inferred from this that he
was poisoned. DR., White attended the case
and, according to his idea. the evidence of
poison was shown in the symptoms displayed.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29
Is HELD ON A FORGERY CHARGE.
Ed Mcdonald Accused of Being TOO
Handy with His PEN.

Handy with His PEN.
Ed Mcdonald is the name given by a
prisoner at the city Jail who is being held
on a charge Of forgery. Sam Remer caused
McDonald's arrest, but it was not until he
became suspicious at the number OF checks
Mcdonald appeared to have about his per-
son.
Within the last day or two Remer has
cashed three checks amounting to $50. The
first check presented was signed w. l.. Lar
son and was for $3.50, then came another
with the signature OF Charles P. Stanley for
SIT. so and later one for $40 bearing the sig
nature of w. d. Gerald. All OF these checks
were drawn on the Omaha National bank
and had been returned stamped mo funds
Mcdonald showed up at Remer's saloon yes
terday afternoon and spent a small sum for
drinks. Remer knew then that the checks
were bogus and tried to detain his man
while he sent for a policeman, but Melon
aid appeared to be In a hurry and started
for a street car. Remer followed him and
after Mcdonald was comfortably seated he
called Officers Montague and Rowley and
the arrest was made. Mcdonald was seen
by a reporter Of The Bee at police head
quarters yesterday afternoon. He was pac-
ing up and down the bull pen in his shirt
sleeves and was decidedly nervous. In
answer to questions he denied positively
having forged the names of anyone to checks
and asserted that he was being illegally
held. When searched. Mcdonald had only
10 cents in money on his person, but he
had some documents which may prove OF
value to the prosecution when his trial
comes up. Mcdonald has a business air
about him which would make it easy for
him to obtain money on a check here, as
a large proportion of the business transacted
here Is done by check.
1t is asserted that Mcdonald is wanted
in Omaha on the same charge.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29

White Caps whip n Man Who Fails to
SuDDOrt His Family,

CHEYENNE, Wyo,, Jan. 2S.-(Special Tel
egram.)-A case of white cap justice is re-
ported from the Big Horn basin, where
Wednesday evening twenty-six men caught
John II. Abbott and gave him 1913 lashes
with whips. Abbott recognized the leader
of the party and two others. The cause
given for the whipping was that Abbott
failed to support his family and kept them
in a destitute condition. After whipping him
the white caps threatened that unless he went
to work within three days they would return
and drive him out of the country.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29
GATHERING THE ICE CROP
of Men Will Go to Work
Upon the River md lakes
Monday Morning..

The present cold spell has resulted in
pushing the ice well down toward the bot
tom OF lakes and rivers, and as a result the
Ice harvest will be resumed Monday morning
and the crop will be gathered as rapidly as
possible.
All OF the ice companies in the city will
nave large forces of men at work. hoping
to secure a full crop OF ice before the
weather moderates again. With good
weather they will have an abundant supply
inside Of fifteen days. Swift will put zoo
men at work upon Cut-Off lake tomorrow
and II the weather permits will store away
$1,000 tons more of the CONCEALED water.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29
Worst Day of the Winter.

SIOUX FALLS, S. D., Jan. 2S.-(Special
Telegram.)-Today has been the worst of
the winter in this locality. The thermomo-
ter was 20 below zero this morning. Dur
ing the day the temperature remained below
zero. This with a strong wind made the day
the most disagreeable of the season.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29
Plan for n Big blowout.

Post A members OF the Travellers Pro-
tective association held another very inter-
esting meeting at the Travelling Mems club
rooms in The Bee building last night. The
committee that was appointed to arrange
for an entertainment reported favorable to
leasing the Trocadero for Friday night, Feb
ruary "a, when they will give a rag-time
opera and Midway. A committee Of five,
consisting of C. w. Close, chairman, E. E.
Drew, +. f. Elliott, A. II. Rawitzer and
r. F. Hodgin was appointed on ways and
means, with full power to act.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29
Magic City GOSSIP.

E. A. Cudahy Is in the east.
Drink Wollstein & Co.'S 1910" whisky.
Drugs. Melcher. the old reliable druggist.
James p. Hayes is frustrating in the wilds
OF Wisconsin.
II is stated that all Of the gambling joints
in the city have been closed up.
Members OF Workman lodge No. Sc will
meet at ! O'Clock this afternoon to attend
the funeral OF A. c. Meyers.
The wonran's auxiliary Of the Young Mems
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29
Robbed Of an OvercOnt.

Major A.. s. Towar, chief paymaster OF
the Department OF the Missouri, had an
o~vercoat stolen from his office yesterday
afternoon. The garment was a chinchilla
beaver and be had removed 1t and placed 1t
across a chair. Later he was out of the
ofiice for a few minutes and on his return
the coat was gone.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29

La Grippe is again epidemic. Every pre-
caution should be taken to avoid It. It's
specific cure is One Minute Cough Cure.
The best remedy for all ages; cures coughs,
colds and all lung troubles. Pleasant to the
taste. No one will be disappointed in US
ing 1t.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29
O%steopathy. Dr.. B. J. McRae. Paxton Blk


The quarterly meeting and quiet day.
or the Nebraska branch OF the Woman's
auxiliary or the Episcopal church will be
held In Trinity cathedral on Tuesday and
Wednesday OF this week. In addition TO the
business meetings there will be addresses by
Bishop Rowe OF Alaska and Bishop Vincent
OF Ohio.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29

Cartwright's shoe sale commences Wednes.
day.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29

Wait for Cartwright & Co.'s shoe sale.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29
Militia Encampment BilI.

Governor Lee referred the Huron militia
encampment bill to Attorney General Pyle
for an option. fearing the bill will conflict
with a grant OF government land for the
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29

The shoe sale OF the year commences at
T. p. Cartwright & Co.'s Wednesday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-06-23
EERRlSBuRG.

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene
Burnham Tuesday.
c. w. Wicker and family of New York city
have arrived in town.
c. L. Greene of Middlebury was in town
Wednesday; also on Monday.
The funeral of Mrs Durant was largely at
tended from the house Wednesday.
\ large crowd went from here Wednesday
to attend the celebration in Burlington.
c. \. Chapman was expected home from
Rochester, n V, Wednesday, where he had
been for the past few days on business. His
oldest son is sick.
The new coats of paint on the Congrega-
tional church are improving the looks of our
street very much. We hope others will follow
the example and treat their homes in the same
way,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-06-23
WEYBRiDGE.

w. J. Newton is slowly improving.
Allen Warner is building an addition to his
barn.
Rev. r. w. Thompson is to move to town
on Wednesday next
Our tax collector, Lewis Rivers, is looking
after the taxes. Everyone may expect visit.
Some of the farmers are improving the dry
weather by cutting the few scattering punches
of hay on their farms.
The Ladies' Aid society is planning fine
entertainment for the evening of Tuesday,
July a. a SIS collection of fireworks has
been purchased and will be displayed from the
school house hill. Ice tcream and cake will
be sold at the same place during the evening.
Those who attended the union temperance
meeting at the Congregational church last
Sunday evening were well paid for going.
Rev. S. II. Barnum's address was very helpful
and instructive, and to help impress upon the
minds of the audience the horror of intern
perance the committe had arranged some very
appropriate singing, readings and recitations
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-06-23
RIPION.

L. Ingleston of Castleton was in town on
the 18th inst.
Mrs. Frank Lumbra of Lincoln was in town
few days last week on visit to friends.
O.. S. King unfortunately got kicked on the
elbow by horse few days ago and his arm
is in bad condition in consequence.
On the evening of the 18th inst some IS
of the friends of D. w. Waterman and family
gathered under his roof tree and proceeded to
have an enjoyable time.
d. w. Waterman has advertised his farm
and belongings for sale at auction, the sale to
come off the 9th of July. 1t is understood
that he will go to Massachusetts,.
The case of State against c. B. Noble,
charged with intoxcaton, before Justice
Damon and jury on the goth inst, ended in
a disagreement and was continued.
P. A. Campbell has bought of j. Battell that
part of the "NIiller farm that lies east of the
Lincoln road and which contains some s.
acres, for consideration of about $500.
P. A. Campbell, while hoeing few days
ago, brought to light a Spanish real of the
date of $50 in an almost perfect degree of
preservation, with the armorial bearings sharp
and clear cut.
\ splendid shower, or rather series of show
ers, passed over town on the afternoon of the
18th inst. More rain fell during the first than
we have had in all in six weeks. The hay
crop is probably failure.
c. B. Guptls little boy died late last Satur-
day night. The funeral was from the home
of the baby's grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. n.
LaFrance, on Monday afternoon, Rev. c. P.
Hogle officiating. The house was filed to
overlooking, friends coming from Hancock,
Brandon and Rutland.
Childrens day was duly observed at the NJ.
E. church on Sunday last in the evening with
a bright and entertaining program Of recita-
tons and songs from the children and choice
music from the choir The little tots and the
children with grey heads apparently enjoyed
themselves. The house was crowded.
There have been continuous violations Of
our tish law for gain the present season which
the local authorities could not OF did not
bring home to the guilty parties. Large
quantities OF trout less than six inches in
length having been shipped to other towns.
\ few days ago a tramp made his appear
ance here, with the result that VIII Smith
and Ralph Belden called upon Justice Moore
at NIiddebury on the 10th. Smith was re-
quested to loan the state little over S24 and
Belden about SIS. And perhaps the end is
MT
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-06-23
EAST MIDDLERuRY.

NH. Brown and son, Vernon Brown of
Randolph, are in town.
Mrs. Albert English is not as well and
seems to be gradually failing.
Miss Eleanore Bibby of Pottersville, n. V, is
the guest of her brother, DR.. f. y. Bibby.
Hon. f. c. Partridge of Proctor has been
the guest of his mother, Mrs. c. F. Partridge.
Joseph Randle was able to walk out on the
street on Monday, for the first time since his
sickness of nine weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs Lewis Russell visited their
daughter, Mrs. Jessie Grover and family, in
New Haven, last week.
School closed on Friday last for the summer
vacation. This was the third successful term
taught by these teachers, M. F. Halpin and
Miss Grace Foot.
Rev. c. c. Church of Jay, n. Y, and his
son, Roy Church, who is student at Troy
Conference academy at Poultney, have been
visiting relatives here.
Ben Sumner recently came up from Proctor,
a distance Of 20 miles, on his wheel, in a
little more than two hours. Ben has a situa-
ton at the marble works in Proctor.
There will be sale of useful and fancy
articles in the yard of Mrs. E. A. Bradley on
the evening of July q. The receipts are to go
towards the fund which is being raised for
repairing the NJ. f. church. Any articles con-
tributed to be sold will be thankfully received.
Ice cream and cake will be served.