St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-01
SALTWATER.
Murderer En- Route for Trial
Unsuccessful Acknowledgement

Unsuccessful Acknowledgement.
Sheriff Andrews, OF Chisago county, ar
rived in the city yesterday morning and re-
turned home on the 4 20 D. m Duluth train,
having in custody Herman Pohlman, the
murderer of Fred Tang whose trial begins
crowd gathered at the depot to see the muir
derer, and many stood for minutes staring at
him through the window of The passenger
coach. To a CLIQUE representative ne stated
In German that he had nothing 10 say, but
was in hopes OF being acquitted. The evil
qence against him is very strong, and he ap-
paEently has little on which 10 base his de-
Tense. Sheriff Marty, of Washington county,
says that Pohlman is the best-behayed pris-
ener ever confined IN the county jail, and
while incarcerated here has spent a greater
portion Of his time in reading.
Augusta Strand, a domestic employed at
the home of T. W. Gail, on Fifth avenue
south, was criminally assaulted by q fend,
who failed to accomplish his purpose. Sun
day evening while returning home from
church. She was walking along on Broad@
way. and was frightened by an approaching
stranger, who threw both OF his arms around
flsr neck, and threw her down. Miss Strand
regalned her senses III very few seconds,
and. with all ner strength. succeeded in ris-
ing 10 her feet. and ran short distance to
the home OF Andrew Quinn, closely pursued
by her assailant, who again grabbed her.
Her strength. however. was too much for
him, and he departed. The matter was not
reported TO the police until Yesterday and a
rigid search was Immediately organized,
without obtaining any clew to the assailant.
Seventeen tramps were released from the
city jail yesterday morning. having applied to
the police for lodging daring the preceding
night They were all ushered out OF the city.
Since cold weather set in these wayfaring
mortals have been very numerous, and
hardly night passes when the police are not
asked to furnish accommo dattons for several.
saltwater is promised new railroad pro-
vldlng arrangements can be made for build
ing the Superior, Red Wing & Southern
line through this city. A representation OF
the company is in the city. and q meeting
was held yesterday, which was attended by
several Of our prominent citizens.
A short session of the district court was
held yesterday in the law Offices of Fayette
Marsh arguments being made in the action
OF James Roney VS.. Henry a1ardaus 10 deter
mine the validity of a certain Judgment.
In the case of Charles Nelson VS.. Gus Mel
son ct al. Judge Williston has rendered a de-
cision in favor OF the defendants by ordering
a new lease drawn up concerning the prop
erty involved.
Peter Webb was received at the prison yes
terday from Otter Tail county, and will par
take of Warden Garvin's Inequalities for one
year for grand larcency in the second degree.
The funeral Of Mrs. Philip NcDermott oc-
Cured yesterday from st. Michaefs
church, and was attended by large number
OF friends of the deceased
The new Baptist church. which is one Of
the handsomest ediices in this city, will be
ing.
QThe local lodge Of Elks viii visit the Min
neapolis lodge of that order tomorrow, re-
turning home by special train
The directors of the city hospital will meet
today at the Elliott house.