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the shadow by the dining room window.
Don't you see him?"
didn't see him and I didn't believe that
she did. But l did see a first rate chance
to prove that my nerve was all that I had
said it was, by facing an imaginary bur
glar.
ut may nave been one of those gypsies,'
l said. Burglary is their business and
murder their recreation. If you will wait
here l will go up and catch him."
Lets call to the others,' she said.
eff you do, the burglar will hear you and
escape. Leave him to me-"
Then I'll 90 with you," said she; "I'd
rather than wait here alone"
We made our way into the Judges front
yard, and %stealthily orept around to the
side of the house where Lou supposed that
abe had seen a man. The veranda rans en-
tirely around the structure, and the dining
room window which she had mentioned was
in the back of the main house. next the l..
When we brought thisw window into view, |
was fairly paralyzed by the sight of a fig
ure crouching in the shadow and evidently
trying to effect An entrance. / was scared
80 that ! remained perfectly still, frozen in
my tracks. The burglar might have tied
me HAND and foot before l had recovered
strength enough to apologize for having in
terrupted him. Fortunately he did not APP
preciate his advantage. and on catching
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had nothing to fall hack upon but a ticket
to Buggsboro'. He had come out on the
evening train expecting to sleep in the
house and make a raise in the morning. 1t
was he who had been trying to get into the
window, and be had mistaken me for a bur-
glar, not perceiving that there was a lady
with me. After l had gone away he had
ventured in, making an entrance by the
window because he couldn't find his key.
We agreed to cover up the calamities of
the night in as dark a secrecy as possible.
I supplied the funds to replace the broken
glass and furniture, and after figuring it all
up discovered that the cost of establishing
a reputation for intrepidity had amounted
to about $500. | still have the reputation,
but never want to see another chance to use
it. HOWARD FIELDING.
COPYRIGHT,
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men can resist. I had described the lead
ing features of this crime 80 graphically
that | didn't dare to look behind me.
The scene in that wretched tenement
| continued. "shook even the detectives
iron nerves, but observing that ! was cool,
he advanced towards the door behind which
we firmly believed that the red-handed as
sassin still lurked. With a steady hand, 1
AT this momeat Lou grasped my arm with
a quick nervous clutch, and screamed into
my ear. It ID lucky that she held me, or I
might have climbed a tree, for the sudden
ness of her action nearly scared me into a
fit.
whats the matter?" l gasped.
I'm sure ] saw a man on the Allertons'
veranda." she exclaimed. There! He's in
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it when I arrived. We discovered each
other simultaneously, and we both fell on
our knees and surrendered.
1t was Charley Allerton. An hour later.
when we had ventured dow stairs and had
restored our courage by ecourse to the
judges side-board, he told me his story.
He had gone broke'' in New York, and had
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What a Noted Physician Says.

w. p. Wisdom:
Dear Sir--As you requested ! have exam
ined the formula of your toilet preparation
called ''Robertine." l can assure you that
the Ingredients are both bland and harm
loss, and that the compound would form an
excellent application in irritated condi-
tions of the skin. Yours truly,
ARTHUR DEAN BEvAN, M. ID.
Professor of Anatomy, Rush Medical Col
lege and p. A. Surgeon. q. S. M. II. $.
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sight of me, no fled along the vernnda and
disappeared in the darkness. l turned to
see if Lou had tainted away, but she
hadn't.
well, why didn't you catch him?" she
asked; lyon had n splendid chance"
l did not feel much like answering CO.
nundrums. but an inspiration helped me
out.
II could not pursue him and leave YOU
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-04-05
ON THE OTHER HAND.
How Does the Italian Like This
Phase of the Situation


Phase of the Situation?
WILKESBARRE, Pa, April At now
seems reasonably certain that the terri
BILE murder of Paymaster Bernard Nc
Clure and Stable Boss Hugh f. Lana
gan, committed near Wilkesbarre
over two years ago, will have
an important bearing in the present
negotiations between Secretary Blaine
and Premier Rudini. This morning
District Attorney Darte forwarded to
Washington, at the request of Secretary
Blaine, through Gov. Pattison, the facts
as to the murders, the sum of money
stolen, etc. Red Nose Nike" or
Michael RiZZolo, was the only one
of the three Italian murderers who
was captured and hanged. Giuseppe
Beverino and Vincenzo Villali. the
former undoubtedly the arch villain,
escaped to Italy with $4,000 belonging
to Contractor McFadden. A formal de
mand for the fugitiveS was met by the
reply that Italy could not give them UP.
The money may be mentioned by Sec
retary Blaine as an offset to the present
indemnity claim from Italy.
WASHINGTON, April 4.-The reply of
Marquis di Rudini to Secretary Blaine's
note has not vet been made public, and
1t is doubtful if it will be given out to-
night. In fact it may not be made
public at all, except in so far as its text
may be incorporated in Secretary
Blaine's response. If this govern
ment considers the question of in
demnity, it is said that inquiry will
be made as to the standing in Italy of
the alleged Italian subjects, whether
or not they were compelled to leave
Italy for crimes committed or attempted.
In the cases of seven of the men XII led
the charge seems to be well supported
that they were Outlawed in their native
country. In that event compenSa-
ton or reparatiOn would hardly be
demanded Or allowed. 1t is now also
intimated that the removal of Baron
Fava is virtually nothing more than a
leave of absence. Baron Faya, though
somewhat better this morning, is still
quite weak and confined to his room.
He had intended to sail from New York
to-day, but it is impossible to tell how
long he will be detained in Washington.
NEW YORK, April "A special from
Rome to the Mail and Express quotes
the Marquis di Rudini as saying that he
had no intention of pushing any de-
mands, and was content with having
taken one positive step as pro-
test against what he was led
to believe, at the time. was
neglect on the part of the
United States government to protect
the lives of Italian citizens in America,
under the provisions of the treaty. He
expressed himself as aware that to do
anything more at this juncture would
be grave error on his part, as he has
perfect confidence in the sincerity and
justice of the United States govern
ment. Finally he said: Il shall now
simply wait for further details of the
New Orleans affair, of the characters of
the slain men, of the action of the Louis
lana authorities and of the intentions of
the United States governments; but
wheteyer these may be, am quite sure
thata settlement thoroughly satisfactory
to both parties will be found, and that
the friendship which binds the two ma
tionS will remain unalterable and
secure"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-04-05
TOM FITCH BuNooED.
Gold Bricks Worked OFF on the
Wealthy Californian.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 4.-TOm Fitch,
the silver-tongued orator and politician,
has been buncOed out of thousands OF dol
lars, and, what is more surprising, bun
coed by about the oldest device known
to the confidence men. He has given up
his money on the old gold brick swindle.
Mr.. Fitch was approached III Lo, An
geles by finely dressed gent.eman,
who would not tell his business until
Mr.. Fitch assured him that lie would re-
gard all he communicated as most Sc
cret. Then the stranger unfoldtd his
tale. He came in the interest of
certain people who proposed to sell
the output of Mexican gold uine.
Tney could not put the gold on the
market themselves because OF The mah-
ner of their getting it. MI. Fitch OWNS
a mine, and it had occurred 10 the
stranger that Mr.. Fitch could dispose of
the contraband gold as the output of
his own nine. They were TO brlnz up
from Sonora in the neighDorhOUd OF
$4,000 worth of gold a month. To CON-
mence with, the stranger sold two bars
of alleged gold to MI. Fitch Tor $1,000.
Mir. Fitch later found the bars contained
about 500 worth of gold. He las not
seen anything Of the stranger since.
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policy. The prince insists upon main
Absolute silence

and will not permit his friends to re-
spond to the charges until they become
a question for the consideration of the
reichstag. The government Guelph
fund bill does not mention any with
drawal of the decree relative to the
sequestlation of the property to the royal
house of Hanover. The emperor and
Prince and Princess Henry Of Prussia
were present at to-day's launch at Kiel
of the new German cruiser. Prince
Henry christened the vessel "Falka."
Empress Frederick will return here on
April II. 1t is expected that demon
strations will be made in her honor in
reply to the hostile manifestations made
toward her during her recent visit
to Paris. The police of Hamburg
have astonished the socialists
in that city by authorizing the proposed
socialist demonstration on the third day
of May with bands. banners and en-
blems. The Bremen Lloyds. the Ham
burg-American Packet, and other ocean
steamship companies have united
against the German coal ring and will
IMPORT American coal by their return
ing steamers. The Lloyds and Ham,
burg-American companies are also pur-
chasing largely Of Cardiff coal.
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himself competent to act as state chem
iSt. He was at the same time Wearied
with the whole matter.
1t was, however, decided that the bill
should be placed upon general orders.
Odds and Ends
Mr.. Helms and Mr.. Bjorge received
the permission of the governor to intro
duce three bills. Mr.. Helms introduced
twO-to authorize the village of New
Richmond, Waseca county. to issue
bonds to secure water supply, and to
change the boundaries of certain school
districts in Waseca county. Mr..
Bjorge's bill amends the wolf bounty
law. making the bounty So per head.
Citizens of Anoka county petitioned
against the Craig congressional reap
portionment bill. They desire the
county to remain in the Fourth district.
1t is proposed TO place the county in the
Sixth.
The Hompe bill to regulate common
carriers was ordered to be placed on
general orders.
The bill limiting salaries to be paid to
officers of annuity, safe deposit and
loan and trust companies to So, 500 a
year, recommended by the committee
to be indefinitely postponed, was Or
dered to be placed on general orders.
Mr.. Nelson. n. P, sent up a resolu-
ton calling for evening sessions. COM
mencing Monday. Notice of debate was
given by Mr.. Nilsson.
The house adjourned until o'clock
Monday afternoon.
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DID VOGA ~ 1T?
Strange Death of Frisco Stock
broker.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, April 4.-The
Examiner, in an article on the death of
Call Deane, the we'll known stockbroker.
which occurred at Oakland last
night. says: On March 80 one Karl
Vogt subscribed to a lengthy document
before notary public, recitIng that
he(VOgD had been instructed uy ProvI-
dence to invest thousand dollars in
mining stocks, March IA, and that said
stocks were to return to him the sum of
s., $50. The value of the stocks depre-
ciated, however, and Vogt, who had
only made part payment on the stacks,
was sold out. He demanded that Deane
pay him the amount he (VOgU should
have made on the investment.
On Deane'S refusal, ,VOgt drew up docu-
ments, declaring it the Will of Provi-
dence that Deane should die natural
death" at midday Friday, April 3. Yes
terday noon Deane was taken Ill with
violent hemorrhages of the stomach and
died late last night. Vugt is misslnE.
Deane is stated to have been relative
of Isaac Butt, NJ. P, prominent III the
Irish home rule movement.
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The speaker ruled that a majority of
the house was required to pass motion
to reconsider: that Mr.. McGuire's mo-
tion, having only received 81 votes. in
stead of So, was lost.
Mr.. Feig took exception to this ruling.
A motion to reconsider could be carried
by majority vote.
A lengthy discussion followed, there
being a division OF sentiment upon the
speakers ruling. The speaker was,
however, sustained by vote of SO yeas
to 45 ayes.
Though Mr.. Currier has been de-
feated, he is to be complimented for
the vigorous manner in which he epgi-
neered the bill. He is a comparatively
young man; this is his first session in
the legislature, and to take charge of
one of the most important bills, defend
1t at every turn against powerful and
aggressive opposition, is no mean work.
Mr.. Currier may be defeated, but he
comes out of the fight with no small
honOrs. He has demonstrated his abil-
ity to champion the cause of his party,
and while not successful in carrying
that cause to victory, the fault is not
that of the leader. Mr.. Currier failed
to pass his bill because the members of
his party are in minority
a majority of the members of the
house opposed the bill because they
feared that it was too drastic in certain
provisions-too hard and fast in its re-
Quirements. AT the head of the opposi-
ton was Mr.. Searle, whose skillful gem
eralShip assisted materially to the defeat
of the Currier bill. The fact that this
bill has been killed does not follow that
there will be no railroad legislation this
session. Not at all. The probability
is that the Hompe bill, which has passed
the senate, will receive the unanimous
Endorsement of the house.
Tired of Baking Powder.
There was slight breeze in the house
over the Gallagher bill requiring bak-
ing powder companies to place the
formula of the powders upon each pack
age. The judiciary committee reported
for indefinite poStponement of the bill.
Mr.. DIment moved that it be placed
upon general orders. Mr.. Tucker pro-
tested. He was heartily sick of this
baking powder discussion, and hoped
that the report of the committee would
be adopted. 1t was beneath the dignity
of the legislature to become an adver-
tising medium for any company.
Mr. Greer favored the motion, because.
he claimed, the people had a right to
know what constituted the food prod
uctS they bought.
Mr. Kenney regarded the whole mat
ter as Kilkenny cat fight between two
or three rival companies, and urged the
adoption of the committees report.
Mr. Gallager looked upon the question
in different light gently insinuating
that Mr.. Penney was an attorney for
one of the baking companies.
Mr.. Penney vigorously denied the
imputation.
Mr.. FurIong urged the adoption of
the committees report. There had
been so much discussion about the bill,
and the newspapers and before the
judiciary committee that he almost felt
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BEYOND RESURRECTION.
The Currier Bill Finally Disposed
Of-Baking Powder Tilt.

The Currier Bill Finally Disposed
Of-Baking Powder Tilt.
The Currier railroad bill was definitely
disposed of in the house yesterday. 1t
is now beyond all resurrection. AS was
expected, III accordance with his notice
the day previous when the bill was de-
feated, Mr.. Mcclure moved to recon-
sider the vote, and call of the house
was at once ordered. The members
having been rounded up by Sergeant
alarms PloWman, the call was ordered
off and Mr.. Currier rose to make an
explanation. He explained that if the
bill was reconSidered he would amend
so that all friends of conservative rail
road legislation could support it. He
was willing to have the Keyes amend
ment incorporated, and the clause pro-
hibiting passes eliminated. Mir. Searle
opposed the reconsideration. The
amendments proposed did not meet all
the objections TO the bill. The oppO-
nents TO tie bill objected to the prOvi-
sion that the distance tariff should con-
form to the terminal tariff, and lie
should oppose the bill so long as Mr..
Currier refused to yield the point. The
roll was called upon the motion to re-
consider, resulting:
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CALIFORNIA CROPS.
The Weather Not Very Favorable
to Growing Grain.

SACRAMENTO, Cal, April A. The
past weeks weather was not beneficial
for growing crops, although no damage
occurred. North winds and no precpi-
tatlon have baked the ground, thereby
retarding growth, plowlng and planting.
The light frost in the upper Sacra-
mento valley was more beneficial
than otherwise, because it thlnned
out the fruit buds. In the
Napa valley the grape outlook is very
good, although an inch of rain would be
very acceptable. The middle San ,Joa-
grain, which is turning yellow in varl-
GUS places. The temperature and pre-
cipitatiou in Northern California are
considerably below normal. in South
ern California clear weather with aver
age temperature prevailed. All crops
are coming forward favorably.
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LABoUCHERE's LANGUAGE.
He Believes That Parnell Is Beaten
for Good and All,

LONDON, April 4.-Henry Labouchere,
at a private meeting in London of the
Radical candidates for members of par
Lament. declared to-day that the out
look was hopeful. Mr.. Parnell, he said,
had been beaten in two elections and
had sneaked out of his challenge to Mr..
Healy, in which he proposed that they
shou Il both resign their seats in parlia-
menl and come before the people for re-
election, in the meanest and most con-
temptible manner.
"Mr Parnell." said Mr.. Labouchere Twill
not gain more than six seats in parliament,
giving at least seventy to the Nationalist
who support Mr.. Gladstone
Mr. Labouchere was sanguine of the
prospects and believed that England
had not lost vote through Parnell. The.
Only danger, he said, was in the coun-
ties where the squire and the parson
drove the laborers to the polls like
sheep,
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The Power of Poison.

CLEVELAND, o., April 4. - Albert
Bemis, who was arrested at Canton. O..
week ago for shooting at Miss Carrie
Schneider with intent to kill. was taken
from Jail to a hotel to pay bill he
owed. at the hotel desk he swallowed
draught of poison and died soon after
wards.
At Burgoon. o., to-day, Mrs. William
Murphy locked herself in a room. took
a dose of carbolic acid and cut her
throat. She tried to drown herself
week ago by jumping into a cistern.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-04-05
The Tempest Sinks.

CLEVELAND, O., April 4.-The tug
Tempest. owned by the Cleveland Saw
Mill and Lumber company, went to
the bottom Of Lake Erie late this
afternoon, near the entrance to
the harbor. Howard LOomis, en-
gineer: William Hughes, fireman:
and Harry Hershey. raftsman, were in
the engine room and went down with
the tug. Capt. John Murray and RATS
man escaped. The tug was towing a
raft of logs from the lake shore west of
the city, and as she turned to enter the
river was caught in trough of the sea
and overturned. She went to the bot
tom like a stone.
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Crowned Heads Threatened.

SOFIA, April 4.-Prince Ferdinand
and Princess Clementina have received
letters threatening them with death un-
less they leave the country at once. M.
Crenscotf is also threatened with assas-
sination if he does not resign the Office
of minister of foreign affairs. There is
strong evidence that the letters ema-
mated from an official connected with
the Russian embassy in this city. Diplo-
matte action with regard to the matter
has been taken, pending the result of
which the suspected official will be held
a close prisoner at the embassy.
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GIobs Good Shot.

CHICAGO, April 4.-Thomas McAul-
life, brother of Pugilist Jack McAulitfe,
and Albert Brady, clerk. were Sc
verely wounded tonight in a saloon.
during row over diSsOlute woman.
MeAuliffe and Brady attempted to de-
fend the woman from a cab driver.
John Slobs, who was beating her. Slobs
in a rage pulled revolver and shot
McAulitfe through the jaw and left hip
and Brady in the knee. SIobs then
made his escape.
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Springfield Shut Ont.

SPRINGFIELD. Mass, April 4.-This
city is still isolated from the outside
world. the severity and thorough work
of the storm being now fully real
lied by the local telegraph, telephone
and electric light companies, who
have suffered wholesale destruction
of their lines. At late hour tonight
not single wire is working to any
point. The telegraph and telephone
companies are taking messages and
sending them to different pollts (the
nearest thirty-six miles, by train, which
is the quickest and only service avail
ablA.
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PITTsBURG,s PAIL.
The Weeks Deaths the Largest on
Record.

PITTsBURG, Pa. April 4.-The sud-
den change to raw, cold weather has
tightened the hold Of the grip on the
throats of the people, and several cases
have again received a backset. Physi-
clans say the grip this year in its
results is more fatal than smallpox.
though such general alarm has not been
felt. Tomorrow will be a memorable
day in the city in certain mournful
way, owing to the fact that this week
broke the record of deaths. Every
hearse, respectable wagon and carriage
has been chartered and funerals will
traverse the streets from dawn till dark.
as some hearses will be used for several
different funerals.
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Davis Gets Away.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, April 4.-Convict
Henry B. Davis, forged petition for
whose liberty was received and favor
ably acted upon by the governor last
Wednesday, was released at Tracy City
yesterday morning. The message sent
by the governor yesterday afternoon to
hold the convict was received at the
mines after the convict had been re-
leased and made good his escape.
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Hanged Her Child.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, April 4.-Miss
Roxie Elliot, a negro school teacher.
gave birth to an illegitimate child few
days ago, and in her effort to hide her
shame she carried the babe to a dense
thicket, where she tied rope around
its neck and hanged it to a tree. The
child was discovered by hunters. and
the corOner's investigation brought out
the facts. The mother is under arrest.
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Cantured at Chicnpo.

CHICAGO, April 4.-Thomds Keirus,
Vino is wanted in Brazil, Ind. where he
is under sentence of five years for en-
beZzling 81, 700 of the funds of a Catho-
lie society of which he was treasurer,
was arrested in Chicago to-day and
taken back to Indiana Tonight. keirus
broke out of Jail seven weeks ago while
his case was pending before the SUI
preme court. When arrested he was 1T
work as weigher in a coal yard here.
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Editor West Re.Indicted.

CHICAGO, April 4.-James j. West,
the former editor of the Chicago Times,
was re-indicted by the grand jury to-day
on the charge of fraudulent issue of stock
of the Times companyin 1873. Three i'll
dictmentS were found. and they will
take the place of former indictments on
which West was given the tive-year
penitentiary sentence that the supreme
court recently reversed for error.