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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-24
ATTEMPTED MURDER.
A Bold Attempt at Murder and
Highway Robbery in Nebraska.

Special to the Globe.
KEARNEY, Neb., Feb. 23-An exceed
ingly bold attempt at highway robbery
and murder was made two miles east of
this city about O'Clock this morning by
man who gave his name as c. II.
Rankin, of Hastings. Yesterday he met
farmer named James A. Bank, who
was on his way in a covered wagon
from Perkins county to his home at
Dale City, Guthrie county, 10. The two
men started east i'll company this morn
ing. Rankin was short distance ahead
in the road. When they had reached a
point about two miles beyond the city
limits Rankin, suddenly turning and lev
cling big revolver at Banks, demanded
his money. The latter exclaimed:
"You can have it, but don't shoot" at the
same time reaching into his pocket for
his pocketbook. Rankin Immediately
commenced firing. He discharged four
shots, one of which struck Banks in the
groin. The latter jumped from the
wagon and seized Rankin by the wrist
with one hand, while he gave him all
the money he had with the other. Ran
kin then started off. and Banks made
his way to the house of a farmer named
Simpson, who, upon learning OF the
assault, took shotgun and succeeded
in overhauling Rankin in a haystack,
where he was diSarmed and brought to
town. For time there was strong talk
of lynching, and he begged piteously
for the sheriff to protect him. He SAYS
he committed the assault because he was
out of money. Banks will probably re-
cover,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-24
AN OUTBREAK FEARE ]
Starving Condition of North
west Indians Causes Some
Apprehension,
If Relief is Not Given Several
Tribes Threaten to Make
Trouble.
Bold Attempt at Murder and
Highway Robbery in
Nebraska.
G. S. Sinclair Walks From a
Train While Asleep And
is Killed.
Specialize the Globe.

Specialize the Globe.
WINNIPEG, Manu., Feb. 23.-Large
numbers of half-breed freighterS are
going south. They are evidently in a
state of starvation. None of them have
a dollar to their name and are working
their way on the jaw-bone. Mails have
not arrived at many points in the West
for several days and various cOnjectureS
are atiOat regarding its non-appearance.
indians in the Northwest are generally
in a bad condition and very discon-
tented. The recent mild weather rem
dered useless as food thousands of fish
caught by the Whitefish lake Indians
and that consequently they are much
Scarcer OF food than expected. When dis
patches were last received the Indians
at Saddle Lake agency had killed six
government cattle, and those of Rlviere
Qui Barre reserves. Edmonton agency
killed twenty, owing to hunger. Chipe-
WyanS, of Heart Lake. northeast of Lac
La Blche, arrived at Saddle Lake re-
Gently with twelve trains of dogs to get
provisions from the agent. Ii relief is
not Immediately given all the above
tribes threaten to make trouble. The
''WOlf Child" near Gleichen, is the first
case in which a Blackfoot rascal has
been hunted to earth few hours after
the commission of the ungentlemanly
crime. Blackteet are particularly noted
for cunning. When one of the boys
does a bad action he is wonderfully
shielded, hidden away by all the other
boys and girls. Sergt. Jarvis, of the
United States mounted police,is praised
for the scientific manner in which he
out-maneuvered one of the most cum
ming of the great Blackfoot nation.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-24
ROUTINE REPORT.
Proceedings of the Committee
While in Session.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The national
Democratic committee met again in Sc
cret session this morning at 10 o'clock.
At the opening of the session Mr.. Scott,
of Pennsylvania, moved that the cur
rent business of balloting for the selec-
ton of the city in which the next Demo-
cratic national convention shall be held
be suspended so that motion might be
made to reconsider the vote by which
July was decided upon as the date for
holding the convention. Points of Or
der were made by several members,
when Senator Mcpherson took the floor
and delivered a short but earnest ad-
dress, in which he urged that there
should be no insistance on technicali-
ties and that the only consideration
should be the good of the party, and re-
minding the committee that whatever
the attractiveness of the Pacific slope
might be, the presidential elections
hitherto had been determined by the
votes of New York, New Jersey and
Connecticut; that, on account of the
proposed reduction of taxation, there
would be need of more work than ever
before in showing the people that it
was for their interest that it should take
the form proposed. After other re-
marks vote was taken upon Mr..
ScOtt'S motion, with the following re-
-sult-2S for and "a against. The motion
was declared lost. Balloting was then
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-24
A BABY BUNTING CASE
An Ohio Grass Widow Sues a
Wealthy Widowe2 for
Breach Of Promise.
Sensational Developments
Expected When the Trial
Comes on.
Missouri Detectives Think
They Have Got Tas-
cott Sure.
Sensational Proceedings in a
Virginia Trial for
Murder.
Special to the Globe.

Speclal 10 the Globe.
CLEVELAND, o., Feb. 2S.-''Bunnien
and ''Baby Bunting' love affairs will
soon have another airing in the courts,
and the sentiments of aged ''spoons''
will delight the public. If Elyria law
yers are as inquisitive as those of New
York, the Arbuckle s'K. NJ. O." will be
left in the shade. A petition was filed
in the court of Elyria early this morn
ing entitled Mrs. Esther Hind VS.. E. S.
Carter" demanding $1,000 breach Of
promise damages. Wednesday Mrs.
Hind was as happy as bride could be
on the eve of her second en-
trance into the blissful state OF
matrlmony. But she didn't enter, and
the lawyers were hardly out of bed be-
fore she was having her petition for
ollghted affections and the modest sum
or &, 900 drawn up and filed. Two years
ago Mr.. and Mrs. Kinds hearts. that
for many years had beaten as one, were
divided again into two parts by order Of
the courts. The decree of the courts
had not begun to get dusty before E. S.
Carter, prominent and wealthy mer-
chant, began cOurting the widow, and
with such success that about a wear AGO
everybody was made to know that they
were engaged. Things went along
smoothly and love was never more
blind. The day was set and everything
indicated that there would be a second
MIS-. Carter. The petition of the plain
tiff says Carter agreed to have the
happy day after the marriage of his
daughter, which occurred Feb. s. After
that Feb. % was agreed upon, but now
the defendant refuses to make good his
promises, wherefore the plaintiff asks
for 5000 damages. 1t was a cruel
letter. that blighted her and changed
affection into desire for vengence.
Wednesday morning dawned Il regular
spring lovers day, but with it came
Carriers message. which overcast the
sky as far as love was concerned. He
did not love her as well as he thought
he did, it said, and Thursday would
find him on the way to Georgia. Elyria
is suburban town of some 6.OOO in
habitants and is noted for its fine resi-
denceS and the wealth, culture and sre-
hnement of its inhabitants. 1t is located
on the lake shore, twenty-five miles
west of Cleveland.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-24
SMALLPOX IN IOWA.
An Entire School Exposed, and
Several Individual Gases.

several InIlV1uUaI Gases.
Special to the GLOBE.
DES MONIES, Feb. 23.-There is a case
of smallpox near Drake university. F.
Whetchel, who resides four miles north
west of the university has broken out
with the disease. He lately returned
from Los Angles, Cal, and while there
he travelled in the company of Perry
Osgood, and it is believed that he con-
tracted the disease in California, as Mr..
Osgood did. A large number of his
friends have been exposed, along with
six members of his family, who had not
been vaccinated. The district school
house stands within a few rods of
WhitcheFs house, has been closed, and
all those who have come directly in
contact with him have been quaran-
tined and vaccinated. 1t not thought
that the pupils of the school have been
exposed. Much excitement prevails
in that neighborhood and vaccination
is rapidly going on. James d. Miller,
Ida Grove, has sent full particulars
to the state board of health in regard to
the smallpox case at Schaller. George
w. Hagler occupied the same room in
Ottumwa that Perry Osgood had, and
contracted the disease in that way. A
great many have been exposed near
Schaller, including a whole school.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-24
In favor of abolishing the whole internal
revenue system.
THE CALL.
Following is the Call for the Con-
VentiOn.

n FOIIOWlnS Is the CdlI 1Or Cne OOn-
VentiOn.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The national
Democratic committee, having met in
the city of Washington on the 22d day
of February, 1888, has appointed Tues
day, the 5th day of June next, at noon,
as the time, and chosen the city of st.
Louis as the place, for holding the ma
tiOnal Democratic convention. Each
state is entitled to a representation
therein equal to double the number of
its senators and representatives in the
congress of the United States, and each
territory and the District of Columbia
have two delegates. All Democratic
conservative citizens of the United
States, irrespective of past political as
sociations and differences, who can
unite with us in the effort for pure,
economical and constitutional govern
ment, are cordially invited to join us in
sending delegates to the convention.
WILLIAM II. BARNUM. Chairman.
FREDERICK o. PRINCE, Secretary Ma
tional Democratic Committee.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-24
SENSATIONAL TRIAL.
The Jury Not Disposed to Give a
Verdict According to Instruc-

tiOns.
WHEELING, W. Va, Feb. 2S.-The
trial of Henry Black, at MorgantOwn,
w. Va, for the murder of Emma Rob-
inSon, came to sensational end to-day.
The state had rested, and the testimony
for the defense was commenced. Sew
eral witnesses had been examined,
when, upon consultation for the
state, Mr.. StaggerS, for the defense,
arose and said the case had reached q
point, when we can pass over the fact
of guilt, and now the only question is
as to the degree of punishment. The
state would not ask anything more than
a verdict of murder in the first degree,
with recommendation of life imprison-
ment in the penitentiary, and which is
satisfactory to the defense. Judge Flem-
ing then asked the prisoner if he was
agreed, to which the prisoner answered.:
"YeS, it don't make any difference to
me-" After instructions, the case was
given to the jury, who, after cOnSulta-
tion of three hours, returned and said
they were unable to agree upon YER
dict. They were then locked up until
tomorrow morning, when it is expected
they will have agreed. The jury is not
disposed to render the verdict asked for,
and murder III the first degree, without
a recommendation is looked for.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-24
Robbed An Express Car.

TUCSON, Ariz., Feb. 2S.-The west
bound Southern Pacific train was
boarded at STEMS pass by two masked
men last night. They cut the express
the engineer run down the track mile
and half. They forced the express
messenger to open the car and rihed it
of all valuables. The mails were not
touched. The robbers then started the
engineer back to the remainder of the
train and disappeared. A posse is in
pursuit. The express robbery is said to
De heavy.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-24
SAN DAY MORNING,
oat and russell valise strung over his

coat and russell valise strung over his
shoulder by strap. The fellow had a
light mustache and in other particulars
answered to the description given OF
w. B. Tascott, the Chicago man who
murdered Smell. His presence in the
company of an ex-convict awakened
suspicion and report was made to the
officers, who have been looking for him
to-day. The officers pretend or perhaps
may believe the report to be hoax, but
nevertheless they are keeping their
eyes open. 1t is not at all improbable
that TascOtt may have come to Sioux
City, as the Chicago officers believed he
WAS headed for Omaha
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-24
Natural Gas Find.

Special 10 The GIObe.
ASHTON, Dak.. Feb. 23.-The Ashton
Gas & Fuel company has been pros,
pecting for natural gas for several days.
This afternoon a heavy flow was struck
at depth of 100 feet. The flame burned
steadily from a three-inch hole and rises
to height Of four feet. Coal has also
been struck in the same place, but the
thickness of the vein is not yet known
More wells will be bored at once and
the gas utilized
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-24
HE is EVERYWHERE.
Missouri Detectives Think They
Have Tascott, Sure.

nave IaSCOtt, Sure.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. pa dispatch from
Lebanon, Mo-. town on the St. Louis
q San Francisco railroad, in Laclede
county, about 200 miles southwest of
here, says great sensation was created
there to-day when it became known
that a man had been ar
rested on suspicion of being the mur-
murder of Smell, the Chicago million
aire. The sheriff of Franklin county,
this state, and an officer of Rolla, ar
rived on the early train, and in company
with Sheriff GOOdal and Deputy Sheriff
Greenstreet, started out of town. They
returned about two hours later, having
in custody young man answering the
description of TascOtt, the assassin of
the Chicago millionaire. The priso-
ner was stripped, and found
to bear scars on his body
answering the exact description of
TascOtt. There is woman with him,
and they are travelling overland, driving
a pair of spotted ponies. The officers
have followed him from Union, Frank
lin county. They think they have the
right man and will hold him for further
developments. There is great excite
ment over the arrest.
IN CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, Feb. 23.-When Inspector
Bonfeld was shown the dispatch an
nOuncing the probability that the right
TascOtt had really been arrested, he
promptly ordered two officers sent from
here to meet the prisoner and the Mis-
souri, captors. The two officers left az
once on the night train. One of them
has known Tascott from boyhOOd, and
if he has been arrested there will be no
question about the indentificatIOn.
THE POLICE ARE CONFIDENT.
At late hour tonight the police say
they are quite confident the man cap
tured in Lebanon, Mo-, is the right per-
son, and that he will be brought here at
once.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-24
Held to the Grand jury,
Special to the Globe.

SpbCIitI 10 LHH GIODt.
WAsHBURN, Wis, Feb. Csc. Cramer,
who is charged with attempt to rape
Walter Vance's six-year-old girl, was
given private examination to-day, and
was bound over to await the action of
the grand jury. The prosecuting attor-
ney, Mr.. Downs, does not think he will
be indicted, but as there was no other
Hdoyped way to pqHsn He will INN haRe S to %9tGod aT m WdS
about sixty days. The examination to-
day did not prove an assault, or even an
attempt. The girl has attended school
daily since the affair.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-24
First in the Field.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-AfteI series
of very disorderly sessions of the In
dustrial Reform party-forty-fve men
and four women-a presidential ticket
has been agreed upon as follows: A. E.
Redstone, of California, for president,
j. A. Colvin, of Kansas, for vice preSi-
dent. This is not the same party that
nominated Mrs. Belva Lockwood for
the presidency in 1884, but it is its
legitimate political heir and successor.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-24
Fell from q Train.

Special TO the Globe.
STERLING, Dak., Feb. 23.-Clay S.
Sinclair, one of the most prominent
farmers of Burleigh county, while on
his way home with his family from
Ashland, IL, yesterday morning, one
from the train vile asleep, it is sup
posed, and was killed. His wife, sup
posing he was in another coach, came
on home, and only learned the sad news
this evening. She is completely pros
trated by the affair. He leaves three
children.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-24
Democratic Meeting.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The Demo
cratic congressional committee held a
meeting at the capitol tonight. Repre-
sentative James l.. Jones, of Alabama,
was made chairman, and Representa-
live Benjamin F. Shively, of Indiana,
4ecretary. The chairman was author
lied to appoint ten members of the COM
mittee who, with the three appointed
by the senate, are to constitute a joint
executive committee with power to
elect its own chairman, secretary and
treasurer
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-24
Returned With His Man.

Special to the Globe.
EAU CLAIRE, Wis, Feb. 23.-Sheriff
Dunn returned from Butte county,
Nebraska, having in custody Henry
Overing, whom he caught there after
long chase. Overing. some time ago,
was jailed on charge of bastardy, and
after remaining in Jail some time, Sc
cured bail and jumped it. He is also
wanted for other Offenses. He has a
wife and four children at Arkansas,
Pepin county. He formerly worked in
woolen mill here and is charged with
Seducing one of the female employees.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-24
Advertise Him in Canada.

CHICAGO, Feb. 23.-The police were
busy tonight getting out a circular in
French describing Tascott and Offering
a reward for his capture. 1t is the in
tention to have these circulars distrib-
uted through Canada and Manitoba,
where it is thought possible he may
have taken refuge in some quiet French
settlement.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-24
The Chamberlain Bridge.

Special to the Globe.
SIOUX CITY, To-, Feb. 23.-W. d.
jenkins, who built the Chicago, Mil
waukee & st. Paul bridge across the
Missouri at Kansas City, is in the city,
having just completed a survey of
the bridge for the same company at
Chamberlain, Oak. That company will
build a bridge at that point probably
during the present season, and extend
its line west to the Black Hills. This
points to the fact of the opening of the
big Sioux reservation, as the road can
not be extended until that is done.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-24
Tariff Reform Club,

Spec1aI 10 tne GIObe.
MooRHEAD, MIMI, Feb. GA tariff
reform club was organized here to-day
with thirty members for starter. A
constitution and bylaws were adopted
and the following officers elected: r.
NJ. Probslifield, president; Lyman
LOring, W. II. Newcombe, vice presi-
dents; Samuel Torgerson, secretary,
and l.. Won BornStadt, treasurer,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-24
Institute at Austin.

Special to the Globe
AUSTIN, Mimi, Feb. 23.-The Farmers
institute commenced here Monday aft
ernoOn. The attendance the first day
was small owing to the weather, but
yesterday the weather was pleasant and
the attendance so large that the man
ayers decided to hold the remaining
part of the proceedings in the opera
house, so as to accommodate those de-
string to attend. Prominent farmers
from all parts of the county were in at
tendance and took great interest in the
proceedings
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-24
Secured Il Judgment.

Special 90 the Globe.
OSHKOSH, Wis.,, Feb. 23.-The jury
in case of W. II. Stacey & Co. VS.. the
Milwaukee, Lake Shore d Western
Railroad company, returned a verdict
this afternoon in the circuit court in
favor of the plaintiff for S7.579.S4 The
amount sued for was $4,000. The COM
plaint alleged that to the negligence of
the employees of the defendant in run
ming a switch engine at Birnamwood.
i'll May, 1887, was due the loss of plain
tltf's mill. Other suits with similar
allegations will follow.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-24
Failed to Appear.
Special to the Globe.

OpVCIdI 10 IIlU 0IUUE-
MooRHEAD, MINI. Feb. 23.-Hank
Robinson, arrested at Perham two
weeks ago, for selling whisky to In
dians, was brought before Commissioner
TillOtson, and the hearing postponed
until to-day. Man-Kah-Dayah-E -Evard,
the complaining witness, appeared, but
no Robinson. TillotsOn entered a de-
fault and will report to the United
States district attorney
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-24
Cleveland Congratulated.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-Mayor Fran
els. of st. Louis, has sent the following
telegram to President Cleveland:
Congratulations to you and the Democratic
party on time and location of convention at
st. Louis 1t means the fight will be made
squarely on the principles so clearly, forci-
message. ID. Il. FRANCIS
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-24
To Build Up the City,
Special to the Globe.


CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis, Feb. pa
number of enterprising business men
have taken the initiative step toward
building up the city by purchasing the
outfit of the woolen mill, and will have
it in operation in April. The mill was
started last summer, but has been idle
several months.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-24
New Quarters.

WATERFOWL, Oak, Feb. 23.-Tke
Dakata Loan & Trust company and the
WatertOwn National bank moved last
night into their new and elegant
quarters in the building lust being COM
pleted by the Loan 81 Trust company at
the corner of Oak street and Kemp ave
nue.. The building is the finest in the
territory, and will cost when completed
nearly 100000.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-24
HydrOphObia Ep idemic.

Special 10 the GIObe.
DEs MONIES, To-, Feb. 23.-Prof. M.
Stalker, state veterinary surgeon, re-
ceived complaints from Derby, Lucas
county, that the horses, cattle and swine
were dying with disease thought to he
hydrOphObia. Deputy johnson, of Red
Oak, has been sent there to investigate
the matter
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-24
Decreased Log Cut.

Special to the Globe
OSHKOSH, Wis, Feb. 23.-The esti-
mated log cut on the Wolf river this.
season is 20,600,0O0 feet, against 33,Ooo.-
600 last winter. The shortage is due to
the unfavorable weather. All of this
cut will come into the Oshkosh market.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-24
Will Organize.
Special to the Globe

ADA, Minn., Feb. 23.-The Republi-
cans of this place met last night and
formed temporary organization for
club. II. II. Phelps was elected tenn
porary chairman and a meeting was
called for one week from tonight.
George McManus, of CrOokston, was
here to assist i'll the above organization.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-24
An Old Citizen Dead.

Special TO the Globe. :
SIOUX CITY, To-. Feb. 23.-J. J. LAM
bert for thirty-one years resident of
Sioux City, died to-day, aged fifty-nine
years. He has held many positions of
trust, having been auditor, county clerk
and sheriff in this county.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-24
Hundreds Turned AWAY.

Speclal TO the GLOBE.
SIOUX CITY, TO-, Feb. 23.-Moody and
Sanky meetings that began Tuesday are
drawing big crowds, and the rink where
meetings are held will not begin to ac-
commOdate those who seek admittapce.
Hundreds were turned away this after
noon,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-24
Supposed to Be TaScOtt.

SPtCIdI 10 lIIG GIOUt,
SIOUX CITY, To-, Feb. 23.-An old
convict, who has served several years
in the Animosa penitentiary, came to
Sioux City yesterday, and accompany
ing him was man with a light over
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-24
North Carolina Democrats.

RALEIGH, N. c., Feb. 23.-The state
Democratic executive committee decided
to hold the next state convention in this
city May 80 next, and passed resolutions