The Strange Disappearance of a Logger

Mr. John Ross was in town last Saturday, from whom we learn of the mysterious circumstances regarding a man named La Mox, who had been employed by Mr. Ross at his camp. This man, unknown to any of the other men, was discharged. La Mox had previously been employed as a cook at a camp of J. & P. Rusk, while he had left the employ of Mr. Rusk. Again meeting Mr. Ross, he applied for the same position, appearing very neat and clean, and confidently assured them he was a reliable man. Upon again being employed, he appeared very sober and said he would do his best so long as his employer would let him. But when Mr. J. Ross returned to camp on the noon of the third day, he found he was not getting dinner for the men. Mr. Ross ascertained that the man had been seen going to Mr. Alshack's saloon at that place at eleven o'clock that morning. All of the men went down to inquire but they had seen nothing whatever of him there. The camp was also missing $30 and a revolver; but as there was no evidence of him taking it, and he left his blankets and other belongings, it is a mystery. Since then, three weeks have passed and although Mr. Ross has made every inquiry, no clue to his whereabouts can be obtained. Mr. Geo. Elwell informs us that the man, La Mox, was employed as cook in their camp during the latter part of June; when he left, one of the men found that his pocket had been explored to the tune of $20, and it was discovered that several other articles had disappeared. Mr. Elwell says that the man was very dissipated and generally looked upon as being crazy while there.