The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-14

No. 1900 West Belle place for seven
months. The house Is the one formerly nc-
cupiei by Mrs. Belle Harrison, who asst
winter achieved So much Hojoriety by ii--
appearing from home for several davs. and
relating story OF ii remarkable abduction.
Barnes told Mr.. Tuttie. his present land
lord. thar ne was a man of means and
that he had an orange grove in California.
Mrs. Barnes told her land ord n few days
ago that she and her husband were pre-
pairing to remov. to California within u
short time.
Nelson Posed Us Capitalist.
Mrs. Nelson, whose maiden name was
kittie Dowd. is all orphan she Is only =
years old. and was reared in the Sacred
Heart Convent After she left the convent
she obtained employment rs waitress.
Last fan. while employed as dning-Toom
Q.aintanc- Of Nelson. who was a boarder
there Nelson is tall. woodworking. we'll
built man. He posed a. a capitalist ana
promoter. and claimed 10 be Interested In
mining and irrigation In Colorado. Miss
Dowd fell in love with Nelson, and, after
only weeks acquaintance. married hlni-
They took trip TO Old Mexico, where they
remained several months. They returned
tn this city about three months ago and Sc
cured a room at Mrs. Brennan's house. Nell
son was recommended TO Mrs. Brennan by
the Inner brothers. who conduct book
store At Gracd and F1nney avenues. He
was away much of the time. and Mrs. Bren-
says she understood he was travelling
about looking after his various business In
tercsts.
He was here last about ten days ago"
said Mr.. Brennan, when his wife was sick.
lie went away right after she recovered.
and we did not see him again until last
night About $50 he came home, looking
like tramp. dirty and diSheVrled. My sis
ter WAS on the steps when he came in. and
h. remarked that ne had been held NJ aad
robbed of every cent H. had. We thought
that strange. but made no remark az The
time
Although Barnes and Nelson were known
as cousins. and declared That relationship
Get. int 10 t.t4-
v.lopmsntS last night lead 70 the conclusion
that they are in reality brothers Mrs. Mel
son. In conversation with Chlef Desmond
declared her belief that such was the rela-
tiuRship between her husband and Barnes,
based upon chance remarks and observa-
lions picked up during her association with
them. An examination of the letters found
in the trunks Of Rarnes and Nelson reveals
evidence which seemingly bears out this
1ssSTy of ther 70 Rafmss his cSer n
California she voices her especial objection
TO his marriage. declaring he should con-
slider his mothers welfare nrst. She makes
numerous references to his brother John.
Hickox Not Positive
Messenger Hickox was asked NJ the -Four
Courts yesterday tn identity Barnes. Hickox
said that Barnes greatly reseinbled one OF
the men who had entered the car. but he
would not say positively mat ne was one oil
TIM.
apparently intent on shooting him. This
man, he said boosted of hts craftsmanship.
and TO prove II fired n Duilet thr'ush lhe
crown of the messengers straw hat. The
other man thereupon warned his companion
TO desist, saving he would have no murder
done.
Circulars are being prepared by the Chief
of Police containing pictures and desCrip-
tion of Nelson which will be spread broad
cast throughout the country. Chief Deg
mond has strict watch kept on all the
avenues Of escape from the city. and every
officer has been instructed to Keep "A sharp
lookout for the fugitive. The Chief does
not belief that Nelson has left the city,
and ne expresses strong hopes Of being
able TO capture him shortly:
Barnes will not return to kentucky with
o,I, n reouisition HIS attorney announced
las; Might that he would apply for writ
Of habeas corpus this morning to secure his
clients release.