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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-05
FEMALE BLACKMAILER.
How Several Prominent Business Men OF
Minneapolis Fell Victims to
Her Wiles.
The Injured Husband Racket and Sue
cessful Threats to Make Other
y ~ Hearts Ache.
A Cincinnati Siren Who Finds
Minnesota Agrees With Her
Financially.
A True Story Without Names, Which
Carries an Unwritten Moral
With It.

In this day Of scandals, strange divorce
suits and other social cyclones, it would be
altogether unusual and unexpected if the
female blackmailer did not come to the sur
face. That her presence has not been
more extensively heralded is due to the dis
erection of her victims who. have not cried
when the pressure upon their purses was
brought to bear, and have been content to
allow themselves to be bled in silence.
About two weeks ago a prominent manu-
featuring firm of Minneapolis discovered
that the bank account of one Of the partners
had been overdrawn. Explanations fol-
lowed, and the partner showed conclusively
that he had been induced to give up $500
''hush money" to mollify female charmer
who threatened to blast his social reputa-
ton unless her demands were complied
with. 1t was the old story-a short ac-
quaintance, which had followed upon the
heels of preliminary Irritation. A few
notes of tender nature had passed be-
tween them, presents OF flowers and JeWelry
had been lavished; then a few clan
destine meetings, and finally, to cut
the story short, the denouement.
The injured husband (?) unexpectedly APP
pears. In fact, doesn't take the trouble to
knock, but kicks the door down. ''Aha,
madam, I have found you out. And you,
villain, you shall suffer for this I'll teach
you to steal from me my wifes affections"
Then comes the usual scene.
THE ERRING WIFE
prostrates herself at the feet Of the
man she has Ito all appearances) promised
at the altar to obey, love, etc. He is OBJ
durate, and must have blood. He draws a
revolver, which he fiourishes with reckless
abandon. and swears that the life of the vile
seducer shall pay the penalty. ''But it was
nv fault sobs the wife. This changes the
complexion of affairs, and the second act
of the drama, which has been previously
rehearsed, comes on. ''Then, madam, you
shall be the one to suffer. Tomorrow l
will commence proceedings for divorce.
The world shall know Of your perfdy. The
papers of this city shall ring with the story
of your downfall. You, sir, l will brand
as the invader of my home, and will make
you a stencil in the nostrils of all decent
people. 1t will be useless for you to deny
what I shall say, for I have witnesses to
the revelations of this night, ETC., etc"
This is probably the way the affair oc-
Cured, for all agree that there was nothing
new or original in the modus operandi of
the little scheme played by the blackmailer
and her pal The poor dupe thought it
useless to kick, and arranged the matter by
giving his check for $500, which, when
cashed overdrew his private bank account.
and thus brought to the notice of his part
ners the little escapade.
THE WOMAN
who figured in this romance, which did not
have yery much romance in it, either, is a
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-05
Work of a PickpOcket.

Complaint was made at the police head
quarters that man named Aluggo had his
pockets relieved of $3S at the dime museum
Yesterday afternoon. Two well-known
young men were accused by Aluggo and
they were promptly arrested by Detective
Quinlan, but upon searching them the de-
tective was convinced of their innocence
and they were allowed to go.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-05

TT ii GOODS, any quantity of them in
A0I1NQU Stock at the BIG BOSTON, Minneapolis, cor
ENEIIVQIV Washington and Second SOUTH
Consisting of fine Smoking Jackets and Dress
Gowns Silk Mulers and Handkerchief fancy dress Kid and dv
ing Gloves Fur Gloves and Ms of all kinds Fur W1ser the fin
Of Londodyed Seal Caps fancy Night Shirts Jersey and Car
digan Jackets Velvet and Silk Neckwea novelties in Jewelry
fine silk Umbrellas In fact have hundreds of articles that will
make nice Holiday present for your best Call early and get
the pick.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-05
MINNEAPOLIS PERSONALS.

Mai. E. J. Eakin, U. S. A., is at the
Clark house.
E. Townsend Mix, the Milwaukee archi-
tect, is at the West.
Gus Sherwood, formerly a well-known
engineer on the Milwaukee road. arrived
yesterday Efrom Helena, Mont, where he
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-05

Assistant Cox of the city engineers office
is busily engaged in preparing specifications
for an advertisement inviting proposals for
furnishing materials for the superstructure
of the stone-arch bridge complete. There
will be three specific clauses. one for stone
delivered in the rough and dressed in Min
neapolis. one for stone dressed in the quarry
and for the lumber to be used in the Golfer
dams, etc. In case the work is awarded to
a contractor the city will build the Golfer
dams and will also do the pumping.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-05
The Trades and Labor Assembly.

At the regular meeting of the Trades and
Labor assembly last evening the action Of
the committee appointed to call public
meeting to protest against the establish
ment of second penitentiary near stone
quarry was Endorsed after lengthy dis
cussion, the action being to postpone the
meeting for the time being, for the purpose
of organizing general movement through
out the state for the purpose Of inducing
the legislature to repeal the law. The ac-
ton of the same committee in regard to the
stone for the stones arch bridge was also in
dOrsed
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-05
Bentson Bros, Failure.

Max Bentson and David Bentson, doing
clothing and gents furnishing business at
227 Washington avenue south, yesterday
made an assignment to G. Wright Dawson
for the benefit of creditors. The assets con-
sist of stock of clothing at Minneapolis
and a similar stock at Warsaw, Ind, the
total value of which is estimated at SIT, 900.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-05
The People Like Them.

Among the large and brilliant throng at
the Grand last night were the faces Of
many who, on Tuesday evening, listened
to Victor, the Blue Stocking" as exquis-
lilly rendered by the Ideals, showing what a
hold it took upon the public. 1t was no
wonder, then. that the house was last
night packed to repletion, every seat taken
and great crowds thronging the foyer. The
quaint and captivating opera was given in
the Ideals unapproachable stvle and re-
ceived, of course, with the greatest enthu-
Siasm.
The engag ement of the Ideals will end
to-day with Victor at the matinee and
EZRA Diavelo" at night.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-05
MINNEAPOLIS SPORTS.

This evening series of boxing tourna-
ments will be inaugurated under the
auspices of Prof. Donaldson at the hall No.
221 South Washington avenue. Prof. Dom
aldson, Patsy Mellen, Jerry Murphy and
several local boxers will put the gloves on.
Jerry Murphy and Christie Murphy will
give Greco- Roman wrestling match.
Jerry Murphy having offered $50 to any
light weight to stand before him four
rounds, Frank Stark has written the fol-
lowing reply:
Minneapolis, MIMI, Dec. 3.-1n reply to
Jerry MurphyS offer to give any lightweight
$50 to stand before him for four rounds. l,
the undersigned, will undertake to stand be-
fore him for four rounds, and If he does not
knock me out in four rounds he is to forfeit
$50 to me. AS 1 weigh only lis pounds in
condition, I do not want to stand before
middle or heavyweight for four rounds, as
would have no show; but if he is light
weight am at his service. If he means what
he says / will be at his service any day or
night, barring Saturday, that he sees MT.
Hoping this will put all of his talk about
lignt-weights standing before him at an end.
l remain. Yours truly, FRANK STARK,
Champion Light-W eight OF Iowa.
Mr.. Murphy states that if Stark will APP
pear tonight he will receive the 500 offered
if he stays the prescribed four rounds.
Prof. Donaldson offers to match Jerry
Murphy against Frank Stark at any time
that will suit both parties.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-05
The Mirror

is no flatterer. Would you
make it tell a sweeter tale3
Magnolia Balm is the charm
err that almost cheats the
looking-glass.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-05

rather prepos-
s e ssing bru-
nette, tall and
s t ylis h. Her
history. as far as
Minneapolis is
concerned, i s
somewhat inter-
esting. She was
brought to the
city from Gin
cinnati a b gu t
three years ago.
by a leading
young business
man, who is con-
sidered quit e
prominent be-
cause of tn e
honored n a m e
he has inher-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-05
MINNEAPOLIS NEWS.

Sweet Revenge Comes to Ed Stevens in
the Shape of an Indictment
Against Tanner.
Plumbers Who do Not Obey the 0rdi-
nance Made Defendants in
the Courts.
Underground Wires Paragraphs
Caught on Sight--Several Social
Events of Note.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-05

tied rather than on account of any notice
able business ability or social graces. At
the end of year the woman limited that
she was about to become mother, and de-
sired settlement. TIE prominent young
business man possessed wife and several
children. as well as summer residence at
Minnetonka, and couldn't very well have
this thing come before the public, so he
compromised by paying $4,000. the sole
consideration on the part of the party of the
second part being that she would maintain
discreet and very deep silence. 1t is,
perhaps, needless to say that there
was no truth in the woman's assertions as
to her maternity, but the scheme worked
so successfully that within a few months
another
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-05
FIVE MINUTES w1rHAmAD DOG.

Total number of deeds, 49,. $50, 70;
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-05
PROMINENT BUSINESS MAN


was entangled in the meshes. This gentle
man also holds his head rather high. He
lives on the interest of money left him.
which he has increased by few real-estate
speculatons and fortunate marriage. He
was very sly about this little affaire
d'amour-so devilish sly that he kept it en-
tirely away from his intimate associates
who would have probably protected him.
When the pinch" came, however, he did
not give up with the desired alacrity. He
had young and petty wife, who is not in
clined to stand much nonsense, so he after
wards thought better of the matter and
sent a friend to Cincinnati, where a
settlement was made for $4,000.
The woman is now seen almost daily on
the streets, and seems to think that the eli
mate of Minneapolis agrees with her better
than that of Cincinnati. She probably has
another innocent in tow by this time, and
if he recognizes the cut accompanying this
article he may perhaps be brought to real
iZe what he is in for.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-05

who figured in this romance, which did not
have very much romance in it. either, is a
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-05

bill q. +. 422l TO redistrict the State for
Congressional purposes being read
MI. WILLIAMS moved that the amend
ments be concurred in, aud demanded the
previous question.
The House seconded the demand. and the
Senate amendments were concurred in by
yeas 5S. nays 81.
Mr.. GOODING, explaining his vote, said
that though the assignment OF Rush County
was Objectionable to him, he would, all
things considered. vote aye"
Mr.. GORDON would vote "sye," because
be knew OF nothing in the State Constitution
providing that an equal number OF Republi-
cans should be In this body; or, for that mat
ter, any Republicans; aud, further, 10 was as
fair as the Republicans made.
Mr.. LLOYD: explain my vote for the rea-
son that before ] voted against the bill.
now ote for It, because the Objectionable
features have been removed by the Senate
amendments. chief among which objections
was that Rush County was tackled on to my
district. / vote aye"
Mr.. SMITH, OF Tippecanoe: By these
amendments my district is made certainly
Republican beyond all contingencies save
another gerrymander; still the bill is unfair
to my neighbors, and vote nc"
Mr. SrALEY: When this bill came up
voted for IL because IL was party action-it
was caucus action. But c)ming from the
Senate amended il ceases TO be caucus &C
ton. All these changes have been made st
the expense of the Democrats OF the Ninth
District We had 900 majority to overcome
in our district, and for our success this is the
reward. In this the members have not been
true 10 MS. and had this been known this
DILL would never have left this House with
the vote II did.
Mr.. TAYLOR: AS l stated when this bill
first came up, / have no apology to offer for
my support Of il. / like the spirit OF my
friend from ermi.lion Mr.. Sears, who
talks OF the black flag and no quarters. we
have up our old flag now. and are pouring
hot shot into the enemy. l shall vote
aye"
Mr.. TOWNSEND: The man who puts on
the armor should not boast of himself, but
the man who puts it OIL. For the reason of
its injustice l vote mo"
Mr.. TWINEHAM: This is not wholly
PARTY question. l represent both Republi-
CANS and Democrats. One party in the
House has temporary majority, but the
matter is IL the hands of the voters I shall
never lift my voice and lend my aid to any
MEASURE to disfranchise a single votsr. /
vote mo-
Mr.. VICKERY: Because Of its unfairness
to the Ninth District [ vote no"
The vote was then announced as above.
So the Senate amendments were concurred
in.
Mr.. SMITH, of Tippecanoe, raised the
question that the bin should be again passed
Oy 81 votes as amended
The SPEAKER ruled that the bill was dis
posed OF.
PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT.
A concurrent resolution !. 22l congratu-
lsting the President and Vice President
elect upon their ascension to Office was
adopted and the Governor requested to
transmit copy of the SO ne to those officials
Mr.. SMITH, of TipDecanoe moved to taSe
up the Senate resolution of thanks TO Con
gress for placing General Grant on the re.
tired list.
Mr.. BROWNING: object.
The House took recess for dinner.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-05

Guns and ammunition. They are lisbis to be
called upon al any time to risk their lives i
the defense OF the property en- the lives OF
or people. The militia comprises the best
and cheapest police force that can be organ
lied.
Can any gentleman on this floor assign q
Just and laudable reason why the State can
not afford TO aid, 70 some extent, the citizen
soldiery OF our State? Our State stands to-
day second to none in all matters of public
interest, but we lag behind in this one par
ticular matter. IL will not do for rs TO say
that in case of war. thS We have old and ex.
perienced officers that could organize CON-
panies and regiments. 9&<X
The men mus. have confidence In the
ability OF each other, and the only way TO
accomplish this is OF associating the men TO.
gether Every Legislature appropriates
large sums of money for the mental calture
OF the young men; but why should the
physical development that comes from a
thorough military drill be wholly neg ected
by the State?
! know OF what / am speaking about.
organized a company OF hfty-eight young
men more than two years ago aud the men,
bers were fastened into the 5 ate services,
me as their Captain. and out Of all that
number there was not one gentleman Of
leisure-all poor. bat hard working aud
honest young men. There is not one OF that
company able 10 attend any institution OF
learning, except il be free school. My
company will compare fsvorsbly with the
other companies now in the Indiana Legion.
There is nothing that inspires q man or
puis him upon bis honor quicker than the
uniform Of his Safe or country in whose
service he has voluntarily entered, and from
which be receives aid and support. hope
thai these II alters will receive your care
ful consideration and support regard
l.ss Of political sfiliatiops. Most OF
The States recognize the importance
OF an efficient organization by making slit
able snDusl appropriations for the support
OF tteir troops as follows: See page 205-
second column. The Commonwealth of
the grand old State OF Indiana in her finan-
c prosperity and educational advance
ments passes her MALTA by without max
ing any provisions for them.
The House adjourned till tomorrow.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-05
Notice to Contractors.
OFFICE OF CITY CIVIL ENGINEER.
INDIANAPOLIS, March 8, 1855.


INDIANAPoIIs. March 8, 1885.
Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals viii
b. received by the Common Council OF the city of
Indianapolis on Monday evening, March 10, 1855.
30 i2-(s. o. %, 1884, For grading and gray
ENG h anna street ana sidewalks, from Market
street to Washing street.
sgteet 10 Washington street. be graded according
e. stakes set by the City Civil Engineer, on the
allowing grade, tO-wit Beginning al station :
psus IS feet, the south line OF Market street. and
trimming 10 station plus 81 teet the north line
Oh Washington street.on an ascending grade Of $50
fest per hundred feet, and the roadway graveled
with the best quality Of raked river or Fail Creek
gi:4vel TO width OF twenty five (2S feet, and 10
depth Of fifteen llj) inches Ia the center, sloplng
div 60 inches at the sides, and the sidewalks
gltveled with good river or creek gravel TO
width of seven feet and ten inches, and 10 depth
Oteight (s) inches
sAli work TO be done 70 the entire satisfaction Of
30. i3-is. o. 9s. 1881 For grading and
gr..veling Hanna street and sidewalks, from Oalo
stSeet 10 Market street.
Tnst Hanna street and sidewalks. from Ohio
stseet toMerket street. be graded according stakes
sef by the City Civil Engineer. on the following
eiide to-wit: Beginning at station zero the south
lae OF Ohio street. and running 70 sta Ion l. on
fest thence TO station plus IS feet the nVrth
lie of Market street. on descending grade OF 2 &c
ieit per hundred feet. aud the roadway gTsveled
tota width OF twenty-five t2al feet with the best
Quality Of rsked River or Fall Creek gravel, and
io;s depth OF fifteen 5) inches Fin the center sop-
nj. TO five (5l inches at the sides: and The side
walks graveled width of eieht (S) feet and Jour
4siLChes. and 20 q depth Of eight % incnes with
yCs)d river or creek gravel.
work 10 be done 20 the entire satisfaction OF
she Common Council and Board OF Aldermt q
refsTve the right to reject anv and ali proposals
iOt the above work Price OF bid mus DC written
s n. SHE 4RER
City Civil Engineer.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-05
oonveyances 9; consideration. .........s 1874 90

beautiful young lady in Auburn, Me-,
OF great attachments, will soon be married
New York. He is highly educated man,
and the ladies cal him very handsome. His
betIothed has learned the hand language so
well that she conVerses with him as easily
as with anybody. The history of their en-.
gagement is quite a Standardization
Mo \ TourpaI
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-05
Pump, Pump, Pump.

Your heart is the busiest pump in the
world, pumping all the time; never stopping
until you die. 1t pumps blood. Every four
minutes all the blood in your system passes
through your heart. Blood is the vital fluid.
Impoverish it and you die. Invigorate it
and you are heart and joyful. There must
be iron IL the blood, or you are pale and
puny. Browns Iron Bitters is the most ct
fcient preparation Of iron; gentle, powerful
and reliable.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-05
AFTERNOON Session.

AFTERNOON SESSION.
Mr.. DRAKE offered q concurrent resolu-
ton of thanks to Congress for placing Gen.
ersl Grant on the retired list to-day.
Il was adopted.
CLAIMS.
Mr.. Weir offered resolution to pay renta
claims declaring it privileged question.
Mr. MAGEE raised the point OF order tina
il was not question of privilege, and in
sisted on the regular order.
The Lieutenant Governor decided that 1t
was q question of privilege, stating that
whenever deliberstive body contracts q
debt to pay it should always be considered
question of privilege in the highest sense.
The resolution was adopted
COURTS TERMS IN THE THIRTY FIFTH CIRCUIT.
On motion of Mr.. WEIR the Constitu-
tonsl rules were suspended and the bill b.
+. 79l Tor holding Circuit Courts In the
hirt, fifth Judicial Circuit, was read the
third time and passed by ayes SO. nays o.
The bill a. 721 in relation to the duties
Of the Supreme Court Clerk coming up
Mr. SMITH. of Jennings, offered an
amendment that the Clerk of the Supreme
Court be not required to keep for public ia
sIection a record of mis- receipts.
The amendment was rejected.
Mr. SMITH, of Jennings, made an inetfect'
ual motion TO strike out the enacting clause
By yeas IL. nays 25
Mr.. MACY moved to substitute the minor
ity rep9rt for the majority report.
Mr.. HlLLlGASS: There never was q more
vicious bill introduced into Legislature
II opens the office OF Clerk OF the Supreme
Conrt 10 ferrets, who may 90 and examine
, the books and then travel over the State and
secure old claims. Let this bill be amended
so IS 10 give TO the Clerk the CUSTODY of that
, record. / hope the bill will not pass.
Mr.. SMITH, of Jennings: We had this
r after under consideration once before yea
| rage 1919 IL was the sense of this Senate
once 10 not allow the bill to pass. am sat
lied that the bill originated in the same
place as the other bill. / have not the least
oai ction that the unclaimed fees shall 90
where they belong. object to the words
keeping register of all fees, including his
own III the words ''iRcluding his own" are
stricken out, see no very great objection to
the bill. As the bill now stands IL would
rtQuire the Clerk of the Supreme Court TO
employ at least one clerk, and possibly two,
10 make and furnish the record IL ne Keeps
private record for his own convenience he
ought not to be compelled to show them to
the public. / move 70 strike out the words,
including his OWL"
Mr. MACY: The effect OF this bill will be
70 require the Clerk Of the Supreme Court 10
keep \ register of all fees received. including
his own. The principle difference between
thi- bill and Senate bill is that 10 does not
yeeuirs the Clerk to give bond. ask fair
consider stion o. this bill.
Nj. MCINTOSH; see that the majority
rsport wss adopted en- February IS.
~, FVlLkEi The Senator Eom Isn-
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-05
INDIANA LEGISLATURE.

[Cmissions and clrtailmen.s Of this report
foT tgont Of space n these columns tgi appear ga
"a appendix 20 Volume XXI Of the Brewer
legislative Rep0rts.l
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-05

Mrs. l.. i. PRITcHARD, OF Newburyplrt,
has collected 800 QUO csuceled postage stamp.
She desires to obtain l, 000, 900. and with the
aid of volunteer contributions from manv
friends seems TO have prospect of success q