Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-11-01
A BAD SCRAPE.


b. III. Gilbert, Foreman OF tho "Tribmne'
.Btnde,v, Charged ,rtth BEING Too Fond
Of q Mrs. Mitchell and NeDiectinO His
O,rn WJe--A Scene In the FostO1ace
Lobby--Serious Reflections.
An affair that has been causing much I'M
favorable comment, and hard feelings to-
wards Minneapolis citizen residing in the
vicinity of Fourth avenue south and Nine
teenth street, eliminated in scene in the
postofi,e lobby on Thursday evening. This
affair, if all the reports are true, places Mr..
3. H. Gilbert. foreman OF the Tribune
bindery, and Mrs. Mitchell, i'll anything
but pleasant situation. ...
1t is alleged by the neighbors of Mr.. Gill
bert that for some time past he has cohd uct
ed himself IN manner that has brought
upon himself the reproaohes of the entire
community. While down town he is thought
to DO 8 most exemplary person, those &C
quanted with his conduct at home claim
that 1t certainly borders on the brutal, and
that
HIS WIFE HAS had TO SUFFER
untold mlserles on account OF his evil dOlngs.
From what could be CLEANED of the facts,
it seems that some time since Mrs. Gilbert
desired to employ some woman to assist in
the Homework, and as she wisho to make q
visit to Faribault, it would be necessary to
have some one in the house who could at
tend to the entire care of the house during
her absence. Mr.. Gilbert then informed
her that he would find some che as she de-.
sired. Soon thereafter Mrs. Mitchell was
introduced into the house, and from that
day the sunshine of their home has been
entirely obliterated. At first everything
was supposed to be all right, but it finally
become publically known that Mr.. Gill
blert was paying more attention
to Mrs. Mitchell than q faithful
husband and honorable man should bestow
upon another mans wife. 1t also seemed
apparent that Mrs. Gilbert was being neg
lected, and even subjected to cruel treat
ment. II is farther stated that Gilbert
finally gave Mrs. Mitchell work in the bind
cry and that when going to and from work
they locked arms in a most afectionate man.
ner. This state of affairs continued until it
came to the ears of her two married sisters,
who concluded to put an end to the affair.
With this object in view, the SISTERS went
to the postoftics lobby at 6 o'clock on
Thursday evening, and as Gilbert came down
stairs with Mrs. Mitchell, and was about Of
fering her his arm, the sisters slapped up,
one on each side, and
MARCHED THEIR SUPPOSED ERR1Ne SISTER
AWAY,
leaving Mr.. G. for a moment completely
dumbfounded. When he recovered his
presence of mind he rushed over to the 20.
police in regaining possession of the lady.
AS the matter stood, the police could do
nothing, and Mr.. G. was compelled to go
homo alone.
The neighbors seem to be of the opinion
that he wants to get divorce from his wife,
who is almost an invalid, and they assert
that enough evidence of his cruelty can be
sworn to to entitle Mrs. Gilbert to divorce
from her husband.
As to Mr.. Gilbert he denies in toto every
charge, and claims that the entire trouble
arises from the almost insane jealousy of his
wife, who allows herself to be led into the
belief that every act of his is suspicious
one. His object in having MIS-. Mitchell
come to the house was two.fold. The
AISI WAS " 6cCu1o d5oASIduCo 1OI
his wife, and the second to
assist Mrs. Mitchell, whose husband was
supposed to be down east, but who really has
been in town
WATCHING HIS w1FE's ACTIONS,
for what purpose it is not stated. The af-
fair has caused considerable stir, as Mr.. Gill
bert has been esteemed by all who have had
any business relations with him, and he has
been generally liked. He has held the posi-
ton of foreman in tho Tribune
book bindery for several years, and being a
frst-olass workman, sober, industrious and
reliable, had gained a strong foothold
and even now those not con-
versant with the statements above
related are loath to believe the serious
charges. 1t was the intention of his friends
on Thursday night to keep the affair quiet
but such commotion was raised yesterday,
and the affair is so likely to go into the
courts at an early day, that there could be
Nd excuse for further silence. Mr.. Gilbert's
friends hope he will be able to disprove the
charges brought against him. Gilbert is a
member of Plymouth Congregational church,
and that denomination feels ;he flaw keenly.
Mrs. Gilbert sent to the police station last
evening, asking that policeman be sent to
her house for her protection. Her reques:
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