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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-23
Nothing More to Be Learned.

Detroit Free Press.
With figure swathed in white cloths
and face covered with lather. it was diff
icult to form correct notion of the APP
pearance of the man who occupied the
first chair in the corner barber shop.
To the most casual observer it was OBJ
yiouS that the man in the first chair was
labOring under intense excitement. He
was breathing in short gaSps, his bosom
heaved under the white towel, and his
hands nervously clutched the cushion
seat.
Fine day."
The barber was whetting his razor
and gazing vacantly into space. The
bosom under the white towel betrayed
new agitation. but the man in the first
chair made no audible comment.
''GoiDg to the eXposition?''
The cOnvulSive twitching of the facial
muscles was noticeable through the
lather. The lips worked violently, but
no sound escaped them.
''How's your folks?"
''See here"
The man in the first chair had jerked
himself into an upright position.
See here, l Say"'
His manner was positively ferOciOuS,
and the barber was transfiXed with con-
sternation.
You've shaved me for twenty-five
years, haven't you%' demanded the
man.
The barber gulped and nodded
feebly.
asked more than ten million ques-
lions in that time?"
''Er-I-er-gueSS--
The barber stammered and looked I'M
comfortable.
Yes, you've asked as many as that.
In that time you have gradually drawn
from me my entire family history so far
as l knew it, including the fact that my
grandfather was hung-which l have
kept flom everybody else in the world.
What, if l may ask, is your purpose in
continuing your interrogations? I'd
like to know, if L may, what mere you
expect to learn?"
All tie barber could do was to laugh
in slckly way and murmur inco-
herently, while the man in the first
chair resumed recumbent posture.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-23
BULL MAsTiFF AND SERPENT.

A Desperate Battle, in Which the
Snake Came Off Only Second
Best.
Indian Daily News.
A most exciting fight between bull
mastitf and a snake about four feet five
inches long. apparently of the dhamin
species, was witnessed early one morn
ing by number of persons residing in a
house in Entally. The gentleman in
whose house the occurrence took place
keeps large poultry yard, and the snake.
intending, no doubt, to make meal
of one of the fowls or ducks, was
stealthily crawling into the yard, when
the birds, scenting an enemy. began
TO crow and cackle and fiutter about
in their alarm. The snake had Just
caught duck, when the bull mastiff.
attracted by the noise. running to the
spot, sprang upon the snake and seized
it close to the head. Acting on the de-
fenSive now, the snake released the
duck, and, coiling itself around its an
tagonist, eEdeavored to crush it. 1t
compelled the dog to roll over. but the
latter refused to quit its hold, while with
his hind claws he struggled to tear the
coils Off him. This he partly succeeded
in doing and regained his feet, but the
reptile once more coiled round him, and
it appeared now as if the dog would be
strangled, the folds of the snake form
ing double ring round his neck.
The wriggling Of the snake and the
frantic str lggle of the dog were now al
most terrible, and were all the more in
tensely watched from the fact that no
help could be rendered to the plucky
dog, who never relaxed his grip. Both
combatants rolled over second time,
and continued struggling for fully five
minutes. when the dog paved up the
ground all roun d,and at last managed
TO make slit about a span long in the
skin of the snake by means of his claws.
This was the beginning of the end. The
dog once more threw off the coils and
rose to his feet. Releasing his grip for
moment, he made dash at the head
of the snake and completely crushed it..
Having disabled the snake so far, he
tore the snakes body till the reptile
was disemboweled. After severe con-
test, extending over quarter of an
hour, the brave dog gained a complete
victory. Strange to relate. the mastiff,
with the exception of large swelling
in the inside of his mouth, sustained no
injury, and appears to be doing well.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-23
Right in the Fashion.


She was tall, angular woman of fifty,
in plain, straight-waisted calico dress,
heavy shoes and black straw hat with
long steamers, and the younger and
smaller woman with her was patterned
after her. They were evidently IRON
the headwaters of the creek, and the
city was novelty to them. They were
also novelty to the city, and all uncon-
SciOuSly attracted the attention of every
body on Woodward avenue as they
sauntered along looking in the windows
and giving vent to their delight in vari-
Gus eXclamations. Finally a city girl
passed them, wearing the latest, and the
elderly woman saw her. She gaZed a
moment in OPEN mouthed amazement
and caught the other woman by the arm
''By gravy, Sallie. do you-see that?"
she exclaimed.
Sallie's eyes followed her finger and
she nodded.
1--WE amt up with the procession, air.
WEEP she asked, doubttully, as she sur
veyed her attire.
Sallie shook her head sadly.
"Come on" exclaimed the elderly
woman suddenly, and catching the
young one by the hand she started for
gents furnishing store across the street
and went in with a whirl.
Young man," she said to clerk,
shave you got any galluses for 25 cents
a pair thatll fit me and Sallie here?'
Fifteen minutes later there were not
two prouder women on Woodward ave-
nue.. and surely no two who were so
much the observed of all observers.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-23
COWBOYS MASSACRED.
Three Apache Indians Supposed
to Be the Murderers.

MoRENCIA, Cal, Oct. %. = Three
Apache Indians. supposed to be mem
bers of 1.-THE Kids" gang, on their way
back from Mexico into the reservation,
were seen on Eagle creek about eight
miles from Morencia, where they raided
several Mexican wood camps and took a
Mexican along with them to show them
the trail over to the Turtle Cattle COM
pany's horse camp. and subsequently
let him 60, warning him not to say any
thing or they would kill him. This was
on Tuesday. Oct. Is.
On the 18th Albert Bill Mayer and
John Cardinal, of the Turtle Cattle
company, started out to get up band
of horses for the roundup. and al a
point on the divide between Bonita and
Eagle creeks were shot and killed-pre-
sumably by the same Indians-as at the
scene of the murder mocassin tracks
were seen and rawhide horse shoe
found. A man named Ben Parker. on
his way from Morencla to Bonita on the
goth. found the body of Bill Meyer near
the trail and came back to report imme-
diately. A party was organized. and
the next day two bodies were brought
in and buried today. The Indians doubt
less are now among friendly Apaches in
the reservation,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-23

But the COuntryman Was a Little
the Sharper of the Two.
Pearson's Weekly.
a well-GrtsSed man attracted crowd
of gaping onlookers round him by a
number of ingenious and skilfulIy exc
cuted tricks with pack of cards. and,
at last, shuffling the cards several times
and slipping them down ON his knee,
he said:
"Fll bet any man that [ can cut the
knave of diamonds at the first attempt"
Every one hung back, suspicious of
him. Until green. gawkylooking indi-
vidual pushed his way forW ard.
Mister" he questioned. may take
a squint at them keerds?"
'Certainly," replied the professional,
as lie handed them over. The country
man Inspected them suspiciously and
then, apparently satisfied, returned
them. but did not take the bet.
The cards areali right, aren't they?''
The professional asked.
~ aas," the countryman said, hesitat-
ing!y:
Why won't you take my bet, then?"
'Well, don't know; l amt much of
a betting man.' -
The professional saw that the country
man was more than half inclined to take
him up. and to make sure of his game
be said:
Come, I'll bet you 10 shilings to 5
shli1lngs; ID shillingS to 5 shilling; 81
to 5 shilllngS."
Hanged if l don't take YEP" ex-
claimed the country man, after a mo-
ment's hesitation, and. diving into his
pocket, he drew out slip of calico Zap
parently sample to show his girD,
some cheese. plug of tobacco, several
horseshoe nails, and lastly, dyspeptic-
looking leather purse, from which he
extracted two half-crowns, which he
placed inthe hands of a bystander. The
professional speedily covered the
deposit with bright sovereign, and
then. thoroughly shutting the pack he
grasped the cards firmly in one hand
and, producing sharp pocket knife, he
cut every card in two at stroke.
"Iheren' he exclaimed triumphantly,
"haven't L cut the knave Of diamonds?'
'I1l be eternally blamed if you have ~
the countryman replied, producing that
vertable card from his sleeve, whittier
he had deXtrously conveyed it while
pretending to examine the cards. The
countryman quietly pocketed the stakes
and the professional SUNK off.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-23
PERRY SLIPS OUT.
The Noted Express Robber
Escapes From His Cell at
Auburn.
Every Ppecaution Had Been
Taken, But Without
Avail.
He Is Either a Free Man or
Hidden in the Prison
Yard.
a Buckeye Girl Kills Her
Lover During a Quar-
rel.

AUBURN, n. Y, Oct. 22.-lf there
was an inmate of Auburn prison who
was subjected to more than the usual
surveillance in that institution, it was
Oliver Curtis Perry, the bold express
robber, who was recently sentenced in
Lyons to half century behind prison
bars. The prison officials have used
every precauti0n against the escape OF
their most dangerous prisoner, and yet
he managed to escape from his cell
this afternoon. and he is now either a
free man or else hidden in some nook
or corner of the large yard. The entire
prison force is doing duty tonight to
guard against his escape, providing he
has not already scaled the vol.
Perry's cell was located in the base
ment of the north wing. The cells on
either side were Occ&pied by men who
work i'm the shops, and through one OF
them Perry made his escape by digging
through the brick partition, a distance
of twelve inches.
At 4:15 o'clock this afternoon Keeper
Willard, who has been only a short
time on the prison force. gave Perry his
supper. Nothing unusual was noticed
at this time by the guard, excepting
that the prisoner seemed in good humor
and more submissive than at any time
since his entrance into the institution.
This was the last seen of
The willy Bandit.
At o'clock, when the other convicts
were marched from the shops, man
named EdmundS. who occupied the cell
next to Perry, reported that there was a
hole through the divided wall. A hasty
examination by the officer confirmed
the report. A towel had been pinned
over the opening in Edmunds' cell TO
conceal it.
The walls about the institution are
patroIled 10y double guard as we'll as
tie yard inside. while posse of citizens
are searching everywhere available for
hiding. What instrument was used by
Perry in making the opening in the
wall cannot be surmised by the prison
keepers. and they have not the
slightest idea where he procured
it. The cells on the upper tier are
examined twice each week TO see if any
attempt has been made to cut through
them, but the cells in the basement are
considered so secure that they are sell
dom or never inspected, so Perry has
had ample time to complete his work.
The city is greatly excited over the
affair, and the prison gate is constantly
surrounded by a large crowd. who gaze
openmouthed upon the familiar walls
and speculate as to whether the daring
convict is inside the walls or not. War
den Durstan is greatly worried over the
affair, ana is making every possible
! effort to recapture the fugitive. If he
has not succeeded i'll getting outside
the walls his discovery is only ques
ton of Il few days, as it will be next te
impossible for him to elude the double
force now OF guards.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-23
FACTS AND FANCIES.
Note the Change

Of time on "The Milwaukee," in effect
Sunday, Oct. %. Day Express to Chi
cago and local points will leave Mime
apolis at Ills and st. Paul at 1850 a. NJ,
arriving at Chicago 10 p. m. Atlantic
Express will leave Minneapolis at PIE
p. m. and st. Paul at 800 p. H., arriv-
ing at Chicago Gas a. m. Vestibule
Limited-steam heat and electric light
throughout-will leave Minneapolis at
7:30 and st. Paul at $40 p. m, arriving
at Chicago $3.50 a. N. Red Wing local
will be extended to Wabasha, leaving
4:4O D. m, arriving at Wabasha 7:05 p
m. Returning leave Wabasha 7:05 a
m, arriving st. Paul 9:55 and Minneap-
oils 1920 a. m. For further particulars
see the company's agent.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-23
The Curse of India.

Fort Worth Gazette.
The Erythrina indica, beautiful
flower of the basil family. which grows
wild in India. is supposed to be under a
curse. and, although the bloom is per-
lection itself, both in odor and color. no
true Hindoo would touch it for the world.
They tell you it originally grew in the
Garden of India" in the center of
heaven, where it was hourly worshiped
by all the denizens of that blessed
abode. Krishna stole it, and brought it
to earth, but all who worshiped it at its
shrine after that event died before they
could leaue the spot. On this account
indica is stunned as if it were poison
Gus serpent.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-23
MURDER AT "A RALLY.
Hoosier HoodIums XIII a Peace,

Hoosier HoodIums XIII Peacea-
BILE Citizen.
PLAINFIELD, Ind, Oct. pa murder
occurred at political meeting in this
town last night. Hon. George w.
Cooper. congressman from this district,
was addressing a crowd in the town
hall. A crowd Of rowdies began to make
racket by rafting tin cans and blow
ing horns. Stones were thrown against
the building and Alvin Williams
stepped out of the door to quell the
disturbance. Henry Allison drew q
revolver and shot Williams, who died
almost instantly. Williams was man
of good reputation and much bitterness
has resulted from The murder. The
Murderer has not yet been arrested.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-23
DROWNED AT NIGHT.
Appalling Calamity From
Flood in an Italian
Village.
Two Hundred Of the Luck
less Inhabitants Lose
Their Lives.
Houses Swept From Their
Foundations and Whirled ]
Away.
Many Of the Victims We're,
Caught While Sleep
ing.

CAGLIARI. Oct. pa most appalling
calamity has befaIlen the village of San
Sperate, situated short distance from
this city. 1t is estimated that not less
than 200 of the villagers nave been
drowned. A flood swept through the
village with sudden fury, and in mo-
ment the streets became rivers that car
ried everything before them. Houses
were lifted from their foundations and
whirled through the streets like corks.
Their occupants did not have an op-
portunity to attempt to save themselves.
Many of them were asleep when the
torrent came, and they were awakened
only to find themselves struggling in
the water. Men, women and children
were drowned before effort could be
made to save them. Half the houses in
the village were swept away. The place
is isolated by the flood and access to il
is difficult.
Telegraphic communication with the
devastated village of San Sperate has
been partially restored, but no details
of the loss of life and property have yet
been learned. The place has been en-
crcled by the raging waters for
some time. 1t can be seen from
an eminence overlooking San Spe-
rate that half of the houses
have been ruined and the destruction
caused by the floods is general. A
subofficer of gendarmes. after toilsome
and dangerous journey, partly by land
and partly by water, succeeded in
reaching the village. He reports
that the bodies of siXty-three
victims have already been E re-
covered, ana that the searching for
missing persons is being actively prose-
cuted. He further reports that the
town hall and 800 houses have been de-
stroyed, and that fully 100 persons have
been drowned. The damage caused in
the country round about, he says, is i'm
mense. Troops have been sent to the
scene to assist in the work of rescue and
to bury the dead.
Plenty of Snow.
LONDON, Oct. 22.-The weather in
Northern England is cold and stormy.
Along the Tyne a heavy hail and snow
storm is prevailing. and a number of
vessels are returning seeking shelter.
They report heavy weather outside. In
Norfolk, one of the extreme northeast
ern counties OF England, the ground is
white with snow, and the whole Pre-
sents wiDtry aspect.
ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. o. Heavy
snow storms have prevailed in the
Syrian district and railway cOmmunca-
ton is interrupted. The snow lies in
heavy drifts along the line and several
trains are stalled. One of these trains
is special on which the Grand Duke
Nicholas is travelling. Large gangs of
men have been sent out to clear the
road, and. as it has stopped showing, it
is hoped the line will soon be open
again. @
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-23
DO Won Need Them?

What? Shirts! If so. you should
leave your measure and have them
made to order at Briggs & Merrill's,
headquarters for Fine Furnishings.
They set better, fit nicer, wear longer
and do not cost very much more than an
ordinary store shirt. Remember this
when in want of the above article. This
firm make speciality of Novelties for
gentlemen's wear, and are showing
some elegant designs for fall and win
ter. They are located at corner Fourth
aud Robert streets.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-23
The PeSsiinist.

indianapolis Journal
My man." said the woman who was
leaning across the fence, sis one Of
these here pessimlsts?''
AN what's that" asked the other
woman.
WY, one of these here fellers that is
alters sure that bad luck is a-comin' to
him, and is nightly surprised when it
comes"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-23
CANNOT BE EXECUTED.

A Condemned Connecticut Muir.
derer Has a New Lease of Life.
New HAVEN, Conn.,, Oct. 22.-The
legislative muddle which has existed in
this state for the past two years will I'M
doubtedly cause Angelo Petrillo, who is
confined in the New Haven Jail await
ing execution for having murdered his
brother-in-law, Michael Demio, to re-
ceive a reprieve until after the next
legislature has adjourned. Oct. 20,
1891, PetrillO was sentenced to be
hanged Nov. IA, 1892. Unlike most
states, the governor of Connecticut has
no power of pardoning criminals, that
privilege being vested in the legislative
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-23
AS Green as a Hoosier. Farmer.

YOKOHAMA, Oct. 22.-Count Matsu-
mort Tokurgui has been the victim of
swindle which native papers allege has
cost the count $4,000. A lawyer and
two other natives have been arrested.
They induced the count to draw his
check for the above amount by repre-
Senting that he would fail to get $50
00G loan which he desired unless he
paid the previous loan he had secured.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-23
..PLYMOUTH CoRNEHs.' CHAT.
The Problems of the Future
Rolled Down to the
Present.

The Problems of the Future
Rolled Down to the
Present.
This delightfully."- pleasant fall has no
doubt placed you with more money III
your pockets than is usual at this time
Of the year.
Now. at the beginning of clothes-buy-
ng time, don't be extravaganza.
A penny saved Is better than one
i. earned.
Free Trade.
These are days of progress-don't
judge it necessary to pay old-ume
prices. Save yourself money by look
ing around.
The plymouth can stand this test
of shopping.
This choice to buy where you please
is the best kind of free trade.
Protection Is Demanded
By all buyers from deception and mis-
representation. We can't all know all
kinds of business. The plymouth"
guarantee is as good as bank. You
can get back your money as quick and
twice as easy.
Mems Sack Suits, So.
Best union cashmere cloths. in good
patterns, mixtures mostly. we'll made,
substantially trimmed. and good, relia-
BILE working suits.
Mems Suits. So.
Double and Sinele-BreaSted Sack
Suits, in brown effects, mixtures, stripes
and checks. A rafting good Black
Cheyiot also.
Mems Suits, $40.
Frocks and Sacks Single and Double
Breasted. Large assortment of patterns to
choose from. A particularly good seller is
Black Worsted.
Mems Suits. $12.
Paving more money, you can reasonably
expect better qualities.
We bave them for all kinds of men and
conditions.
Single or Double Breasted Blue, fast
color. changeable buttons. for instance. and
dozen other styles worth buying besides.
Better Suits
For more money-better in all ways: but
every Suit we sell. no matter the price is re-
liable.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-23
Changed His Politics and Died.

LAS VEGAS, N. NJ, Oct. 22.-This
morning the body of Patrick Macs was
found hanging to the river bridge.
Macs was member of the Peoples
party, but yesterday announced that
hereafter he would affiliate with the
Republicans. There is every reason to
believe that the murder was political
one, but as yet there is no clue to the
perpetrators.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-23
A Timely Correction.

Texas Siftings.
A Texas young lady, who had enjoyed
the advantages of classical education
at Northern female college. happened
to be at home when her aged grand
mother was stricken down with fatal
disease. Tie entire family gathered
around the deathbed of the old lady,
who, in feeble voice, said:
Goodbye to all; Pm gwine ter peg
out"
Grandmother" exclaimed the young
lady, in tragic tone of voice, "please
don't say that. Don't say you are 'gwine
ter peg OUT Say you contemplate ap-
proching the dissolution"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-23
A Composite Portrait

Life.
Pencille-Pretty picture, by Jove, old
man. Who was the model?
Gamboge-Well, got the right leg
at Long Branch and the other at Bar
Harbor. The arms and bust l got at
the Van Rentsarelow reception. The
head is that of a pretty cousin OF mine.
and the rest of the figure is from some
old studies.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-23

body alone. and as the general assem-
bly, has not met to transact business
since the murderer was sentenced, he,
therefore, not having had the oppor-
tunity of applying for pardon, which
the statutes of Connecticut allow GRIM
inals condemned to death, Petrillo CALI
not be legally executed.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-23
LOTS OF THE QUEER.
Omaha Flooded With Counterfeit
Fractional Coins.

OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 22.-For some
time past there has been considerable
counterfeit money floating around Oma-
ha, mostly silver dollars, though good
many halves have been found. The
coin appeared in large quantities in
South Omaha, and the authorities have
made up their minds that there is a
gang down there SHOWING the queer"
in unlimited quantities. This morning
Deputy Marshal Harris brought in
Dave EnSlOw under warrant charging
him with having counterfeit money in
his possession. He had 50 cents of the
coin in his pocket at the time the arrest
was made.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-23
KILLED HER SWEETHEART.
An Ohio Girl Ends Lovers Quar-
rel With a Revolver.

GALLIPoLIs, O., Oct. %. - Emma
Morgan, who lives five miles back of
LIE Tarte, shot and instantly killed her
sweetheart, Harry Jones, Thursday
night. They became involved i'll
quarrel over young man named Rich
ards, whom Jones claimed she favored.
Miss Morgan excused herself from
where they were sitting and went into
a rear room, where she procured her
fathers revolver. She came to the
paror door and shot Jones twice
through the right eye and through the
abdomen. No arrest has yet been made.