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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-04
Sent to the Asylum.

Special to the GIObe.
PRESTON, Minn.. April 3.-Mrs. Fine
mann of Sumner, this county, was to-
day adjudged insane and committed to
the asylum at Rochester. She was an
inmate of that institution about two
years ago, but was discharged before
cure was effected. The unfortunate
lady realized her own condition and
wanted to be sent back to the asylum in
hopes of a cure. She is the mother of
six children and only thirty-siX years
Old
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-04
SCENTS VICTORY AFFAIR.
The Democratic Party of Mary.
land Up in Arms.

BALTIMORE, April 3.-The Demo-
cratic state central committee met to-
day at Barnum's hotel. Chairman
Stevenson Archer said that the Demo-
cratic party would be victorious this
fall, because Maryland is, beyond doubt.
Democratic. 'The party will present
an unbroken and harmonious frOnt,n he
said. 1.-The issue. as 1 see it, has
already been made by the Repub-
licans. and is nothing more nor less
than the Hoar bill in the United
States senate, which seeks to control
elections for congressman and Iegisla-
tors in all the states, and is especially
aimed at the Southern states. The
question will be regarded in measure
as question of race domination. Our
reverses last year in Maryland were
owing to the largely increased colofed
vote. which at the last registration was
swelled per cent, while the Demo-
cratic vote was only increased one.
fourth of per cent. OF the $4,000 Re-
publican votes cast last year, nearly
three-fourths were colored. This. CUES
tiOn of race domination is clearly pre-
sented by the Hoar resolutions, and if
this Issue is forced upon the people of
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-04
Burst An Artery.

MILWAUKEE. WIS.,, April 3.-Henry
W. Pegenkopf, one of the telegraph
editors of the Sentinel, died very
suddenly tonight from the bursting
of an artery in his right leg.
He was at work as usual in the evening,
and started to go to a doctors office
when he noticed the flow of blood, not
thinking it was anything serious. He
had not gone two blocks when he sat
down and died almost Immediately.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-04
A PECULIAR ACCIDENT.
A Man, Wife and Child Pinned
Under a Fallen Tree.

Special to the Globe.
SEATTLE, W. T., April 3.-News has
just arrived of terrible tragedy at
Crescent Bay straits, Juan de'Fuca,
during the storm Monday. A man
named Thompson and family live in a
new house in the woods. When the
wind was blowing its fiercest. they be-
came alarmed and started to leave the
house, when large tree fell. pinning
Thompson and his wife and child to the
ground. The woman was killed almost
instantly, and Thompson was rendered
unconscious until next day.. when a
neighbor who called discovered him in
his awful position, removed the tree and
brought him to his senses. 1t is likely
that Thompson's Injuries will prove
fatal. The child was uninjured.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-04
THE NEW YORK SLATE.
Purport of Collector Magone's
Visit to ashingtOn.

PurpOrt of Collector Magone's
Visit to Washington.
WASHINGTON, April 3.-COllector Ma
gone, of New York, was at the treas
ury department and had interviews
with Secretary Window and Assistant
Secretary Tichenor. The latter said
that Mr.. Magone's visit related entirely
to the routine business of his Office.
From other sources it is learned that he
placed his resignation at the secretary's
disposal. 1t is reported that the presi-
dent has the New York appointments
under consideration, and will dispose of
them in short time. There are a num-
Der of New York politicians in the city,
and the rumor is current to-day that the
following slate of local appointments
has been practically agreed upon: Col
lector, Mr.. Erhardt; appraiser, Mr..
Stevens; surveyor, Mr.. Willets; naval
officer, Mr.. Knapp; postmaster, Mr.
VancOtt
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-04
CRUSHED BY A BOULDER.
Tragic Death of a Farmer Near
Albert Lea.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
ALBERT LEA, Minn., April 3.-Will-
lam Jenkins, a farmer living about
seven miles east of this city, was found
last evening in his field, crushed to
death by an immense boulder which he
had been digging under to remove. He
was stone mason as we'll as farmer,
and was noted for his superior work
manship; He was pioneer settler of
soldier in the famous First Minnesota.
He was eminently a man of high char
acter, and possessed the esteem and
affectionate regard of all who knew
him. His funeral will probably be con-
Quoted by Robson Post, q. A. R., of
which he was member,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-04
A Battle With Outlaws.

PRESCOTT, Ariz., April 3.-In fight
few days since, near Flagstaff, be-
tween sherlff's posse and robbers who
had held up the Atlantic & Pacific eX-
press about two weeks ago, Edward st.
Clair and E. S. Wilcox, deputy sheriffs
were killed. Reinforcements have been
sent to the sheriff from Flagstaff. 1t is
thought the leaders of the train robbers
is Mcneil, a noted desperate, for whom
a reward of over $1,000 is 0ffered.s.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-04
Dell Rapids in Danger.

SpeclaI 10 Int GIODe.
DELL RAPIDS, Dak., April Sex
tensive prairie fires are raging one mile
east and five miles west of the city.
Several farmers are burned out, grain,
cattle, buildings, etc., being totally
destroyed. The wind is forty miles
per hour. The city streets are almost
impaSsable from smoke and dry dust.
Eight teams with men are fighting the
fire on the outskirts of the city.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-04
A Vacancy Filled.

ASHLAND, Wis, April 3.-Robert S.
Gardner. Jr., has been appointed chief
clerk of the Lapointe Indian agency by
his father. Special Agent Gardner, to
fill the position made vacant by the
election of the former incumbent, Harry
81. Beaser, as mayor of Ashland. Mr..
Beaser has held the office for four years
under Indian Agent Gregory. Mr..
Gardner, Jr., was formerly an emplOye
of the Wabash road in Chicago.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-04
A BREEZE AND A BLAZE.
Heavy Losses in the Vicinity of
Marshall,

Special to the Globe.
MARSHALL, Minn., April 3.-A terri
BILE wind and sand storm from the west
struck this vicinity late yesterday after
noon, accompanied by prairie fires.
Some damage was done by wind and
ten buildings are reported burned, with
a probable loss of $1,000 and very little
insurance. Ordinary firebreaks were
useless. The heaviest losers were Wes-
ley Keith, two farm houses, grain and
stock; Mr.. Graham. farm house; Mr..
Foster, household goods, grain and ma
chinery, and Mr.. Depau, barn.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-04
Loggers in Trouble.

SpeCIHI 10 lHG GIUDG.
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis, April s.
The Indian loggers on the Court Oreilles
reservation are experiencing consider
able trouble with the logs banked last
winter. Special Indian Agent Gardner
arrived at Hayward yesterday, and
issued orders to Farmer Rusler to allow
no logs cut on that reservation to be
driven out of the various streams ad-
jacent thereto. 1t is the opinion of
many that this order will have a more
serious effect than the orders issued last
year prohibiting the cutting of timber.
No reason can be assigned for this ac-
ton of the department..
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-04
COULD NOT AGREE,
No Verdict in the Quarteraro
Murder Case.

NEW YORK, April 4.-The jury in the
trial Of Vincenzo Quarteraro for the
murder Of Antonio Flaccomio Oct. IA,
were discharged at 1915 this morning,
being unable to agree. They had been
out since SIS in the evening, and stood
four for conviction and eight for ac-
quittal. The murder of FlaccomiO was,
at the time it occurred, very mysteri-
Gus one. Flaccomio was stabbed to
death in front of Cooper Union on Third
avenue at o'clock in the evening,
while the street was crowded. 1t was
proven almost beyond question that the
prisoners brother did the stabbing, and
VincenZo was thought to have been an
accomplice. VincenZo's brother fled
and the former gave himself up. His
defense was an alibi. The murder was
committed after quarrel over a game
of cards.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-04
DIR. ABORN SHOWS UP
And Says His Lottery Will Ger.
tainly Come to Time.

And Says His Lottery Will Ger
tainly Come to Time.
Special to the Globe.
DEs MONIES, To-, April 3.-Dr. e. S.
Aborn. the manager of the Montana In
vestment company's lottery enterprise,
whose headquarters have been at Hell
ena, having for its capital prize the
Aborn house property in this city,
reached here to-day. He denies the
published report that he had left the
ticket holders in the lurch, and
declares that the reason he left
Helena was that the legislature just
closed passed an act prohibiting lot
terieS and gift enterprises and that he
was compelled to seek headquarters
elsewhere; that he has located at
Boise City, Idaho. and will conduct the
business from that point, and that the
drawing will certainly take place July
80 OR the money will be refunded to
ticket holders and the AbOrn house
propefty is to be decided free of any in
cumbrance to the holder of the winning
ticket. DIR. Aborn says precOncerted
effort has been made to misrepresent
his enterprise. This change of head
quarters will necessitate a few weeks
delay and reorganization, and the busi-
ness hereafter will be conducted under
the name of the Idaho Investment CON-
pany, with headquarters at Boise City.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-04
Big Blow About Pipestone.

Special to the Globe.
PIPEsToNE, Mimi. April 8. - The
worst wind storm this country ever ex-
perienced ragged here yesterday after
noon and last evening. 1t was not
cyclone, but a steady wind from the
west. About o'clock the large wind
mill which furnishes power for our vii
lage waterworks began to rock, and,
had it not been quickly tied down with
cables, would have gone over. The
mill towers one hundred feet in the air,
and, had it fallen, would have crashed
through several buildings. Part of the
fire department was called out at 5
O'Clock to stay the tin roofs upon some
of our large business blocks. which the
wind had begun to get under. 1t is re-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-04
Too Much Air.
Special TO the Globe.


LUvERNE, Mlnn., April S.-A terrific
storm of wind set in at noon yesterday
and continued throughout the night
with unabated violence. The air was
SO filled with sand as almost to obscure
the sun, and much damage has resulted
to farming interests from the uncover
ing and blowing of seed grain in the
fields.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-04
How Crookston Voted.

CRooKsToN. Mimi, April 3.-In the
city election the following officers were
elected: j. w. Lilly, mayor; Thomas
Byron. l. U. Jennings, J. E. Morrisey,
William Watts, Martin Lally and r. J.
Marlett. aldermen; l.. G. Couvrette,
treasurer, and John Peterson, clerk.
The main fight was for mayor. Mr..
Anglim, the defeated candidate, was
not at home during the election, and
was put up without his consent.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-04
NEAR VERNIILLION,
A Saw Mill, Hundreds OF Cords of
Wood and Many Dwellings
Rupned

VERMuLLIoN, S. D., April Sword
. reached town to-day of very destructive
prairie fires north and west of here. At
Gillette, saw mill and 800 cords of
wood were entirely destroyed; no in
surance. The mill was built last fall to
replace one burned then. Other losses
are: Mrs. GundersOn, house; S. d.
Crawford, barn; l.. A. Larson, every
thing but his house. Fred Hutchinson
was caught while hauling wood and
saved himself and team by running, but
had to leave the wagon and load, which
were burned. G. s. Culver, near Spirit
Mound, was burned out Monday.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-04
Rev. Edward Beecher Hurt.

BROOKLYN, N. Y, April 3.-Rev. DR..
Edward Beecher, aged eighty-fve
years, brother of the late Henry Ward
Beecher, fell beneath a train tonight,
and his left leg was run over and
crushed. DR.. Beecher was returning
from Parkville, where he is pastor of a
church. He alighted at the Twentieth
street station before the train stopped
and made misstep. He was taken to
the Seney hospital. Owing to his ad-
vanced age the injury may have serious
consequences
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-04
HAD A NEW BROOM.
A Sweep for the Democrats at
West Superior.

Special to the Globe.
WEST SUPERIOR, Wis, April 3.-The
city election yesterday was almost a
complete victory for the Democrats.
Confusion at the polls was so great
that the result could not be learned
until this morning. The following are
the successful candidates: Mayor, A.
j. McRae; treasurer, G. F. Frey:
comptroller, E. Mcmahon; assessor. j.
G. Bertrand; aldermen, James Bardon,
l.. f. Johnston, L. q. Moran, II. s. But
ler. James Nelson, William Munroe,
Thomas Sangney, E. a. McEachren, j.
F. Detling, w. P. Simmons, HI. J.
Campbell, A. W. Horton. w. B. Banks
and a. Howe.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-04
THE Loss AT Nr. VERNON.
An Entire Town Destroyed and
Many Families Homeless.

Special to the Globe.
MITCHELL, S. D. April 3.-Prairie
fires which had been raging north and
west of Mt. Vernon, thriving town
twelve miles west of this city, all day
Tuesday, effected an entrance into the
town about 4. p. m, aud in less than two
hours the place was almost totally de-
stroyed. Hundred of citizens from this
city responded to the call for aid early
in the afternoon, but the exceedingly
high wind prevailing rendered all eff
forts useless. The loss is between $780,
900 and s40O, 900, and many families are
rendered homeless and utterly desti-
tute. Every business block, including
the Milwaukee depot and freight house,
and two large grain elevators were con-
sumed by the fire.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-04
FEMALE FIREBUGS.
Two Jersey Girls Who Were
Handy With Matches.

NEWARK, N. j., April 3.-The girls
Henrietta and Emma Day, who were ar
rested in Summit last night charged
with arson. were arraigned to-day. The
younger, Henrietta, first pleaded guilty,
but hearing her sister plead not guilty,
she changed her plea. Both were taken
in in carriage to jail, Henrietta fighting
had to be pinioned. The girls guilt be-
came known through constable who
was OH intimate terms with one of them.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-04
The Election at Huron.

Special 70 the GIObe.
HURON, S. D., April 3.-This ticket
was successful at the city election
Mayor, FL. J. Rice, clerk, B. NJ. Rawley
treasurer, j. c. Klemme; assessor, @.
F. Lawrence; police justice, j. w.
Dove. Aldermen,-First ward, III. F.
Holton; Second ward, Ii. G. Wusthoff {;
Third ward. NJ. FL. Prichard; Fourth
ward. Ivan w. GOOdner. The PROPOSE
ton to issue $4,000 in bonds in lieu of
outstanding city warrants, was carried
by large majority.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-04
DEMOCRATS DID WE'LL.
st. Louis Redeemed From the Re
publican Sweep of Last Fall.

publican Sweep OF Last Fall.
ST. LOUIS, April 3.-Judge Noonan,
the Democratic candidate, was elected
mayor by 10000 majority, he receiving
the support of large number of Ger
man Republicans. The rest of the Dem
ocratic ticket was defeated, except the
auditor. register. president of the board
of assessors, and inspector of weights
and measures. Gen. Mcneil, Republi-
can candidate for auditor, was badly
beaten on account of his Palmyra record
during the war; and Judge Noonan's
victory, in spite of silk stocking scratch
ing, is considered great victory by the
Democrats, as the city went from 5000
to 10000 Republican majority last No
vember. The municipal assembly is
Republican.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-04

ported the Burlington depot at Cazeno-
novia, in this county, was unrOofed and
otherwise damaged. Simon Price, liv-
ing just in the edge of Murray county,
had barn blown down. two carriages
broken to pieces and fine horse fatally
injured. 1t is feared much damage has
been done throughout the rural dist
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-04
DETERMINED TO DIE.
John Collins Throws Himself I'm
der the Wheels of an Engine.

Special to the Globe.
CRooKsToN, Minn., April 3.-A man
named John Collins was killed by the
cars few miles south of here at 5
o'clock this morning. The engineer
noticed him walking along the track,
but repeated blowing of the whistle
failed to make him leave the road. and
an effort was made to stop the train.
Seeing this, Collins turned and ran to-
ward the engine AID threw himself in
front Of it. He was struck fair in the
face and thrown int the ditch. When
picked up his skull was smashed in and
both legs were broken. Collins was
thirty years old ana unmarried. 1t is
thought he was insane
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-04
IN JACKSON COUNTY.
Many Farms Laid Waste---A Fire.
Bug Pleads Guilty.

Special to the Globe.
JACKSON, Minn., April 3.-A terrific
prairie fire swept through Jackson
county yesterday. The loss will exceed
$4,000. Lucas Heiny lost his house,
barn and hay; Louis N. Larson, barn
and machinery; Michael Nicholson lost
his barn, hay and a number of cattle !;
Frank Bailey, barn, hay and three head
of cattle; William Spiceard lost his
barn, hay and eight head of cattle. A
great many losses have not been re-
ported. To-day James Travenick was
arrested for setting prairie fires. He
pleaded guilty and was fined S25 and
costs. Much dissatisfaction is expressed
about this sentence. Public opinion is
that justice has been too highly tenn
pered with mercy.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-04
Fire at Winona.

Special to the GIObe.
WINoNA, Minn., April S.-The glue
factory of Kaiser & Co., at the east end
of the city, burned to the ground to-
day. The firemen could do nothing, as
the nearest hydrant was $500 feet away.
The loss is about $4,000. with $4,000 in
surance, The cause is unknown.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-04
1T SWEPT EVERYTHING.
Awful Devastation in the Vicin.
ity of Blunt, Oak.

Special TO the Globe.
BLUNT, Dak., April 3.-All day long
reports have been coming in from the
country north and east of Blunt of ter
rible losses of buildings and stock by
yesterdays prairie fire. The wind
blew at the rate of 40 or so miles an
hour and steadily all day. Itseemed as
though the wind would gather up the
loose timber and hurling it high in the
air, carry it ahead of the surface fire,
alighting On barns and houses and 1g-
hitting the prairie fifty yards in advance
OF the surface fire. Houses
and barns were burned down,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-04
IN THE RAPID VALLEY.
A Girl Burned to Death and Many
Houses Destroyed.

Special to the Globe.
RAPID CITY, S. D., April 3,-A prairie
fire started on the outskirts OF town yes
terday and was driven before a terrific
gale of wind down the Rapid valley. 1t
burned four houses and some stock, the
damage being estimated at $4,000. Elo-
Use Madison. a girl in one of the houses,
was caught by the fire and severely
burned. She died from the effects this
morning,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-04
Sa fe and Sound.

CHICAGO, April 3.-News was re-
ceived in this city this morning of the
arrival at Key West Of the steamer
Nanticoke and her departure for Rua-
tan. All On board were well.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-04
Death of a Prominent Man.

Special to the Globe.
HASTINGS. April 2.-John Moser died
very suddenly at his residence on
upper Ramsey street last night about
11:15 O'Clock from heart disease. lie
was in the thirty-eighth year of his age,
and leaves wife and eight small chill
dren. He was cooper by trade, an old
member of the A. x. A. COrnet band,
foreman of the hook and ladder COM
pany of our fire department and an old
and respected member of Hermann
Lodge No. 35 / O. O. Z.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-04
WILL TRY TO REMEDY 1T.

The Florida Legislature DislikeS
the Idea of Minority Presi-
dents.
TALLAHASSEE. Fla, April s. The
florida legislature met in regular ses-
sion at noon to-day. In taking his seat
as speaker, DR.. j. l.. Gaskins, of Starke,
said: Il cannot believe it was ever the
intention of Jefferson that any man re-
ceiving majority of the votes of the
whole people should not take the posi-
ton of president of the United States,
yet the fact eonTrons a us rast that
than his opponent. and still is not pres.
ident. 1t is the duty of the Florida
legislature to inquire into and correct
this defect in the national organism in
SO far as it can." The sentiment was
greeted with wild applause.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-04
VAST OCEANS OF FIRE.
The Worst Reports Of Prairie
Fires in South Dakota
Verified.
The Losses Thus Far Known
Will Reach Into the Mill
ions.
The Villages of Leola, Violin,
Olivet, Wadena and Puk-
Wana
Wholly or Partially in Ashes,
Wholly or Partially in Ashes,
and Many Farms Laid
Waste.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
YANKToN, S. D., April 3.-The disas-
ters wrought by prairie fires in this
vicinity last night prove to be greater
than could be thought possible. The
entirely destroyed except three build
ings. Seven buildings were destroyed
in Yankton. The village of Olivet.
Hutchinson county, was almost totally
destroyed. At Wakonda three build
in9s were burned, and serious loss was
sustained at Scotland and Mitchell.
The town of Pukwana was necrly de-
stroyed, and the town of Mount Ver-
non was entirely wiped out. The dam
age is reported at 100000, and hum
dreds of families are homeless. The
principal sufferers in Yankton county
are: NJ. NJ. johnson, r. Anderson,
f. OFT, Mrs. Stockwell. r. Pringle, j. T.
Olson, David Perley, James HOXing, John
HundershOt, Leroy Jencks, nj. Hol-
brook, E. S. Violin. A. p. Violin, Joseph
Beckmeier, Henry Rake, Charles Stin-
eel, William Randall and S. NJ. Howe.
In the vicinity of Janesville, twelve
miles north of Yankton, eight farmers
TO $4,000 each. Among these were
Matthias Johnson, Charles Houk, Wall
ace brothers and E. G. Cook. Around
GAINESVILLE the loos will foot up $4,000.
One man lost 81, 600 in money, which he
had in his coat. on a piece of plowed
land 800 feet from the grass. Two new
wagons were burned, 100 feet from the
fire. Sixty miles of Western Union
wire was blown down between Center
vile and Huron. The records of the
signal station show that during the
prevalence of the fire the humidity was
but Z per cent, a condition of dryness,
Sergeant Oswald says, never before at
tanned in this region. The maximum
humidity is 100; the mean annual hu-
midity here 20. This SHOWS that the at
mosphere was almost devoid of moist
ure. The velocity OF the wind was
forty-siX miles an hour. The loss in
South Dakota will foot up S2,0G0,OO0. at
a low calcnlatinn
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-04
BRIEF BUT BRILLIANT.
The Career of a Smooth Loa
Agent at Sioux City.

IHt CarEeT Oh q SInOOtn LOan
Agent at Sioux City.
Special to the Globe.
SIOUX CITY, Ia, April 81. W.
Brooks, gentleman of polished ad-
dress. came here two weeks ago and
opened real estate office. To-day he
was arrested on a warrant issued at
Mapleton charging him with embezzle-
ment, and he is now in Jail. The in
formation alleges that Brooks, while a
resident of Mapleton, negotiated loan
of 81, ,2UO for the Davenport Loan and
Trust company on the application of a
Monona county farmer, which he never
turned over.