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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-07-08
STARR GANG RUN DOWN.
The Notorious indian Territory Bespe
ADDE'S Captured in Coiorado.

The Notorious indian Territory Desper-
ADDE'S Captured in Cni"rado.
DENVER, Col, July 5.-Information
has been received here from Colorado
Springs that Henry Starr and kid"
Wilson, two members of the notorious
Starr gang of train and bank robbers
who have caused the death of a dozen
men and terrorized the Indian Terri
tory and Arkansas for months, were
arrested there this morning. The men
arrived at the Spaulding House
at late hour last right with Mrs Starr
They registered as Frank Johnson and
John Wilson, of Joplin, Mo. The of
ticers, learning who the two men were.
were afraid to approach them outright
and attempted to get the outlaws in a
position to shoot on sight, but they sep
arated, Henry Starr going into the
restaurant. The police followed him
and Marshal Dana caught one arm
and Math. Wright another. De-
tective Atkinson covered him
with pair of six-shoOters. He
gave it without struggle but said to
drop on me or there would have been
some cOrpses around here" The same
officers then went to Colorado City and
captured Kid Wilson, another of the
gang, He was armed and would have
made a desperate resistance if the Of
tiCcrs had not first got the drop on him.
After the arrest the officers went
down to the Spaulding House and
brought up the woman, who was reg
istered as Mrs. Clarkson but who is
really the wife of Starr. She is about
IS years old and rather prepossessing.
She said that she was married to Starr
about six months ago and that her
home is about 2OO miles east Of here.
\ search of the room was made and
under the pillow was found 81 400 in
greenbacks, which had never been used
and 800 in gold was found in a yalse.
She also carried pearl-handled revol-
Yer. She was closely questioned and
admitted that the man who was cap
tured was Henry Starr and that the
name of the other was hid Wilson.
With the money which the men had
upon them fully 8, 600 was recovered.
There is reward of 5000 for their
ca
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-07-08
A. j. DREXEL DEAD.
WelI'knOwn Banker Expires Suddenly In
Germany

germany.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June 3O.-A pri,
Vate cablegram received at DrexeIs
banking house states that A. J. Drexel
died to-day at Carlsbad, Germany. Mr..
DreKel left for Europe a few weeks ago
liz fairly good health.
Mr. Drexel was born in Philadelphia
In 1926. His father, Francis Martin
Drexel, was the founder of the largest
banking institution in the Quaker Civ.
After the death of the senior DrexeI
he was succeeded in business by Antbo-
ny }. and the late Francis A. Drexel.
under whose management the banking
mouse became the largest and most sue
cessful enterprise of its kind in Ameri-
ca. 1t had a worldwide reputation,
and the name al Drexel q Co. was
known to nearly every business house
on the face of the globe.
Anthony }. DreXel entered the bank
when only Is years If age, before lie
had completed his ste lies at school. II
was his aim IN life to build up the insti-
tuition which had been SO successfully
carried on by his father, and the history
of the bank is the history of Mr.. Drexel's
life. Its rapid growth was due in g.
great measure tC his directing hand
ne was quick ana had an lntuItive per
ception, which enabled him to decide
promptly i'll all matters of important
business. lie was of a generous dispo-
slton and there are many instances
where he has saved institutions from
ruin and disgrace by extending them
reliefwhen disaster stared them in the
face
The reputation of the Drexel banking
houses for fair dealings has always been
maintained on the highest plane. The
loans, credits and transactions of the
Drexel houses, for the past third of
century, have extended all over the
commercial world. Anthony J. Drexel
was noted for his libcrality in assisting
charitable and benevolent projects.
The Drexel Institute in Philadelphia,
which he recently founded and heavily
endowed, has already achieved a wide
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-07-08
Economy aI the Fair.

CuucNGo, H., July fifth plan sub
mitted to-day Ia Dircctor-Ccncral Davis
is favorably considered by the Council
of Administration, that obnoXious in
stitution known as the Columbian
guard will soon be a thing of the past.
The dircctor-gcncral'S plan is to abolish
the whole guard system and Supplant it
with |, 900 city policemen, Mayor IIar-
rison iavurs the idea and is confident it
can be made operative with great bcne-
fit to a suffering public. vt the same
time Dircctor-Gcncral Davis estimates
it will be saving of 81, 900 month tO
the pN position cOmpauV
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-07-08
MANY BOMBS SCATTERED AROUND.
Murdcrous Attempts in seville to De
stroy Property.

murderous Attempts in Seville to De
stroy Property.
SEVILLE, July 5.-This city was in a
state of constant alarw all last night,
and many of the prominent residents
dared not seek their beds fearing
that perhaps their residences would
be blown ny. The excitement
was due TO the fact that Anarchists or
other lawless persons were at work in
various parts OF the city causing the eN-
plosion of petards. Notwithstanding
the extraordinary vigilance of the po-
lice no arrests were made and the pco-
pie are in fear ana trembling lest
tonight shall bring repetition
of the outrages In one part
of the city bottle containing
dynamite exploded on house step,
smashing 4 door and doing other dam
age. Senor Logano, president of the
Provincial Council, was passing Just as
the explosion occurred, but he escaped
unhurt. SIX bombs were found in the
doorway of the house occupied 10y
merchant named Iasch These
bombs were sufficiently powerful 10
have blown the building to pieces.
Explosion occurred in several other
parts of the city but no damage of mo-
ment was done. Extra guards are pa
trolling the streets and 4 strict watch is
being kept on the public buildings
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-07-08
old Soldiers at Gettysburg

GErTysBrRG, Va, July I.-Netcran-
are camping to-day on the battlefield
where thirty years ago one of tn" ticrc-
est conflicts of the war was wagcd.
From every city and from every part "i
the Empire state the veterans have
come to participate III the dedication OF
the New York state monument and the
ceremonies Of the next three days
The veterans who come here Will
transportation paid 10y New York state
number 700. To-day l. visiting day al
the battlefield and cemetery \ rem
nant Of the Seventy-sixth New ork,
the regiment which opened the engage.
ment July ], 1853, mustered at III" New
York State unnnIment thIs mmrmmg.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-07-08
Refused Onc-HaIf Million

CmC>Go, June 30.-[Special. The
owners of Motto Bac. a proprietary
medicine sold under an absolute guar
form, have met with such wonderful
success that syndicate offer of one
half million has been refused. 1t is
said that their sales are enormous, and
that there is hardly drug store in this
country and Canada hut what sells it.
They differ from any other proprietary
concerns in the fact that they promptly
refund money when No-to-Bac fails to
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-07-08
WORLDS MILE RECORD CUT.
Milwaukee BicScIi>t Makes Fast Run at



HAErroFn, Conn, July l. Walter
Sanger to-day became the world : cham
pion at one mile by doing the distance
in 2:I4 -. thus heating the worlds best
record of 2:l3 - tor Il mile in Compct1-
tiuu. made 10y George :. Tay-
lur at Springfield last year. This
was done in the onc-mIIc handicap at
the annual tournament of the Columbia
Cvcle Club and the midsummer meet
inr of the Connecticut division, l.. y. W.
Sanger also won the one-mlle open with
case. heating number OF good men.
Nanrer'S victory Was particularly notice
able as he has only recently returned
from England and it was thought that
the climate there combined with the
trip across the ocean would leave him
in ANYTHING but tit condition to q" fast
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-07-08
RIOT ON A RACE TRAIN
Policemen and Col"red Eoughs Eng age
in Desperate Fight.


WIIMINGToN, Del, July "a riot oc-
CURED at a railroad station near Kirk
wood last night, which eliminated
in the probably fatal shooting of
William Benson and the injury
of several others Thousands of per
sons were returning from the races of
the Maple Valley Trotting Association.
\ fight arose between George Anderson,
colored, and several others, during
which raZorS giistcned and brick
bats few one negro drew a
revolver. Policemen intcrfored and
were assaulted by the negroes. who
drew revolvcrS and razors and hurled
hrick-hats at them. Detective McNoy
was wondcd with brick and is in u
precarious condition. Two policemen
we're injured William Benson, by
stander was hit hy a flying bullet and
will die. He was carried To- a special
train and brought to tins city Thomas
Lowry had his skull fractured with It
brick. Several others Wcl" icartujly
slashcd with raZors. Garter Buck, Lew
II Henson, Richard ScgaIs and George
Anderson, all negroes. were arrested
and locked up onthe charge Of attempt
,.l tt,Ilr,I4T
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-07-08
WAS BILL DALTON'S GANG.
A Boy Express Kohbcr Tells Who HcI
Up a Ee Santa Train.

WICHITA, Kas., June 30.-The lone
highwayman who attempted to rob the
Santa Fe passenger train at Wharton,
yesterday, and who was captured by
Conductor Gleason and put in jail h, re,
is boy only Is years old. He told the
sheriff last night that he met gang of
four men at Ten Mile Flats, in the
Chickasaw Nation, and they told
him of a scheme to rob the Santa Fe
train and told hun that he had to help
them under penalty of death. lie said
the leader of the gang under whose or
ders he was working was Bill Dalton,
two Of the others were Bill Anderson
and Arthur cage respectively, while
the fourth man was native Of Fort
Gibson whose name he did no know.
If his story IL true the other robbers
are due at Black Bear Creek to-day and
NAV be caught. Several officers are on
their way to the scene now
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-07-08
Excitement at Tonawanda.

ToN,wtHnA. \. Y, July IA httie
Hurrv Of excitement was caused tins
,,nrn;n., hv the discovery of piece of
,,a. ni,,s that the soldiers think may he
= dvnamitc bomb. 1t was 10 inches
InnT. securely sealed. and with a tuse,
} feet long attached. The fuse had
been lighted but had gone ont, Forty
IIungariau~ were asleep in the box
factory, which has been turned into a
Iodging-housc for the non-ulHon men,
~ -I,.rn TN hn,nh WIS found.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-07-08
Distinguished Ru Ssian Visitors.

NEv 1ORE, July 5.-A party Of dis
tinguished Russians has arrived in thii
city on the way westward from st.
Petersburg to Siberia, where they will
hold offices under the Gar. They came
around the long circuit of the earth in
order that they might study American
business methods in some Of the larger
cities and at the Worlds Fair. Gen.
Donkusvery, who was recently appoint
ed governor-general Of Siberia, heads
the party,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-07-08
BIG DAY FOR CYCLISTS.
W,ukcsha Road Race Won in "A short
Eorty-seNeu Minutes.

FortN-seNen Minutes.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, July 5.-In the
presence of 10000 people at the head
of Grand Avenue Yesterday morn
inc Richard {. Never, OF the
Milwaukee Wheelmen, crossed the
tape in the Waukesha road race a
bare six inches ahead of Hugo IreuSS'
sing. Of the Telegram Cycle Club. h"ti
were handicap men, having start "i
vaanJ our-half minutes, and they
najr tLp sixteen and half miles in
~ minutes and I seconds The time
nrize WAS won hv Emil Ulbricht, of Chr
tarn. who reduced the record for the
run ro 4G.54. There were 2h1 entries ton
Tho race and about 10 starters.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-07-08
-iNFcpu nOuscs IfurneU

RUTLAND, Vt. July 5.-The stock
barns on the farm known az Grassland, !,
located in SANDY Hill, y. y, one Of the
best known in Eastern New York, were
burned. The contents of all the barns
including sixteen horses were burned
The total loss Is estimated at $4,000, on
which there is but small insurance
George Conklin, well-known horse
man was the owner.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-07-08
MR.. GLADSTONE HURT.
The Premier Sprains His Ankle but
Not Seriously.

LONDON, July 3.-An accident be-
fell Mr.. Gladstone yesterday at Ham
house, Petersham, the residence in
Surrey of the Earl Of Dysart, but it is
not at all serious. The spraining Of his
ankle was very slight. He returned to
London to-day and showed no sign of
the accident lie looked well and
walked erect and firmly
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-07-08
Thirty Millions in BauucStS.

FHIIAnELrrIA, Pa, July 2.-The late
\. ]. DreNeI's will, drawn ten years
ago, but with numerous codiciis since,
will not be read until one week after
hls funeral, The estate viii amount to
over SiO.W0WO. The will directs Il re
organization of all three partnerships
in the great banking firms on
the first day of January sue
ccedng Mr. DrcNers death and
establishes the amount of interest
the estate is to hold in them hereafter.
Both DreNcI Institute and the thilds-
DrcXcI Home for mon Printers are re-
mcmbcrcd, and a good deal of money
is given outright to charities 1t is eX-
pected that Anthony j. DrcXcl, Jr.. and
John K. DrcNtl will succeed to most of
the banking interests, while George w.
Childs DrcXcl will get, among other
things his fathers interest in the Pub
lie Ledger. The Philadelphia hous" of
DrcNel 4 Go. will continue on much the
same lines as before. J. lierpont Nor
gan, the New York partner, will take
Mr. DrcNcI's place as absolute head of
the firm whose prestige his genius has
already increased.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-07-08
No Aid for Farmers.

RERLIS, July 3.-Herr Won Heyden,
minister of agriculture, in speech in
the lower house of the Prussian dit,
stated recently that there would not be
an absolute dearth Of fodder in Prussia
and that the government did not deem
il necessary at present TO assist farmers.
Herr Thielen. minister Of public wo rks
promised that the railroad rates oB
farm produce would be reduced.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-07-08
IRON MINE CLOSED DOWN.
Prince Of Wales, Of the SChieSSjnger Group
SuSnAndS 0nnratinnS.

NEGAUNEE, Mich, July 1.-The Prince
of Wales iron mine closed down to-day,
throwing $50 miners out Unemployment
The mine is owned by the Schlessingcr
syndicate, which operates the mines
producing 20 per cent of the output in
the Lake Superior district. The same
concern discharged 300 men at the
Chaplin mine, Iron Mountain, last night
Further reductions are looked for
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-07-08
WIN, No Extra Session

TorEkA, ka=., July 5.-In r"sPonse to
n petition asking him TO call an extra
session Of the legislature for the pur-
pose Of auJropriatiUg money for the
Western farmers who ON account of the
wheat crop failure will have no seed for
the fall planting, the governor says that
he cannot now see that the exegencies
are great enough to Justify him in call
in.r tn. Inni-latur.. Qether.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-07-08
,.;,Iod nv \ Boiler Explosion.

Sr. PErERSEU Re-, July The steamer
,lfons. a boat employed in the river
trade on the Nolga, was to-day aP-
nroarbinc Romanov, when her boiler
pixnioded, killing twenty--siN, of the pas
Sengers. Among the dead are Gen
petrushewski. The explosion tore
rhe upper part Of the steamer TO pieces, ,i,r
and the burning, Goals SET Ilie 70 tIie
wreck. The boat burned TO the water
doe and then sank.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-07-08
WAITER FOUND HIM DEAD.
Particulars Of the Death Of Banker A.
Dr9XoI.


CARLSBAD, July 3.-Those who saw
the late Mr.. Drexel, of Philadelphia
just before his death say that he seemed
unusually well and cheerful. Mr. Drex-
el received many callers. He occupied
two rooms on the second floor of the
Hotel Bristol. overlooking the bay and
Schlosshurg just above Sprudel.
The discovery of Mr.. Drexel's
death was made by waiter
who brought up his previously ordered
dinner at a quarter to o'clock. The
waiter found the etting-room door
locked. He then started to go through
the bedroom and discovered Mr. Drex-
el lying on his back with his mouth and
eyes wide open and apparently dead.
He was dressed in night shirt, dark
trousers, flannel vest, dressing gown,
WOODEN socks and leather slippers. The
waiter went down stairs and summoned
the proprietor. DR.. Gruentberger, who
was Immediately called, gave it as his
opinion that Mr.. Drexel had died in
stantly and painlessly. Without touch
ing his body he sent for the town physi-
clan, Or. kugler. He examined the
body and confirmed DR.. .Gruentberger' 8
theory
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-07-08
Death of a WeIl-knovn Actress.

SANTA BARBARA, Cal, July >
Georgic Drew Barrymore, the actress,
To this city three weeks ago for her
health and had improved considerably
She was taken with hcmorrhagc about
noon and died shortly after. Her daugh-
ter, Ethel, was with her. Her husband, ,
Maurice Barrymore, the actor, is in New
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-07-08
FAMILY OVER A PRECIPICE.
A Woman Killed and Two Children
Fatally Hurt.

OREGON CRY, ore, July 5.-A team
driven by NJ +. Bradley ran away last
night and upset wagon, throwing
Bradley, his wife and four children
over prccipice forty feet nigh. Mrs.
Bradley was killed and two children
were fatally injured. The others cs-
canpd with p9iDflII bruises
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-07-08
DUKE OF VERAGUA SAILS.
The Spanish Noble and Party Leave New
Npyk Homo

TIC Spanish NobTe and Farty Leave New
Nork for Home.
New YORK, July 1.-The Duke of
Neragua and his party sailed this morn
ing on the French Line steamship
La Bretagne. The party included
the Duchess of Neragua, Marquis
de Barholes, Miss Maria Del
Pelar, Colon Y. Aquilera Cristobal
Carlos Aquiclra, Pedro Colen Y Berto-
dano and Miss Catharine Norman, the
English gOverness. They went aboard
the ship late last night after a farewell
reception rendered them by George &.
BoIdt. proprietor of the Hotel Waldorf
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-07-08
a'pcrdown Reaches yallctta.

Ha.'a, July 5.-The battle
."An, which ran into and
>hp Victoria during the
vnr> # the British Medit-
iron off Tripoli. arrived
She was escorted by the
".NIble The full extent
sustained by the Camp
e collision has not been
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-07-08
S,eItinc Works Closed Down.

ST LOUIS, Mo, June 29.-The st.
Louis Smelling and Refining Company,
operating a large plant at Howard Sta
ZION. Mo, will shut down July /, owing
to the recent collapse in silver, and will
not reopen until matters assume a3bet-
fer nhase. Three hundred men will be
thrown out Of employment,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-07-08
FH0F. TOMLINS is OUT.

longer Connected with the
hooI, OF Chicago.
July William l..
ton with the public
High school supcrin-
u-lr practically ceased
mI.ter on music of the
au decided to accept his
E Famlin~ il choral di-
worlds Fair.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-07-08
CAR COMPANY FAILS.
:. Louis Concern SuSpeNds Owing Nearly a
Million nnIlarc

st. Louis Concern SuSnendS Owing Nearly a
Million Dollars.
st, LoUIs, Mo, July 1.-The Madison
Car Company, which was concerned in
the protesting of a note handled by Post,
Martin x Co. Il few days ago, to-day
made an assignment at EdwardsviIle.
H., to Paul A. Fusz. Liabilities
F9IN'J"O; assets unknown. but very
nearly the same amount 1t has
leaked out that the protested note re
desTea LET q TO was gwen by the car company
TN y Co, and was for SO 600 instead Of
u 800 as stated at the time. This oc-
curance and the stringency of money
so frightened affairs that the com
pany was forced to assign to protect It's
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-07-08
,,prIAI LAW IN PARIS.

q.1itl- Wdhpo 'HUupo NooVooul
F.4v street IN the City.
r,Iv Martial law practically
'5> n Paris to-day, and in every
~. heard the tramp of the foot
e. ..be catering gallop of cavalry
. RIot- started by dissatisfied
have increased in violence to
Went that prompt and power
,rp, TO suppress the disturb
.ye become necessary. The
element in all parts
T, took advantage of the dem
of the students to Join
,egte disorder, and now as a
r fact they and not the stu
hady are responsible for the
ro-.Iav almost the whole of
II ..l,rrjrd by troops who are un-
r. 10 rcpress disorder with a
.srIv hour to-day hundreds
4,n tLc vicinity of the markets
,tad fresh disturbances. Sew
r4lst- occurred between the riot
rr .iIe and the police and SOL
the other. The crowd was
of the ritt-raft' of the
majority being en- out
aud men who never
rhe lighting was quite severe
...r- on both sides were in
Thr affair assumed such a seri-
tthat the authorities who at
5n,I that il was due entirely
" aHaryesrence Of the more mis-
II the students have deter
,arr-turr order at any cost.
naIvut Niger, the Young man
.H,l during the fighting be-
,.a rItgr and the students in
rurfIter. was sent to the home
,gr.at- I'm Lyons to-day. The
49,. feared that the rioters
rsp advantage of the ship
f.br. hodr tn cause further trOu-
considerable secrecy was OBJ
ran-fcrriugthc body from the
.thp LYONS railroad station.
early uour this morning the
.,rinr the remains was
.,..-. and take, 70 the sta-
r,. t,IInwed heing throuosb
....f streets The early risers
a IT, hcarse paid little attention
anI lifting their hats in accord
a the custom of saluting the
. rroyrlIl here. The students
...ftur- i'm the killing did not
.aarrin-fer and there was no
Demonstration,
.#.r li-rrarefll scene WAS Wit
thr Cbanlher of Deputies to-
.9.i.p being the discussion
-.,- tL4t have occurred in this
~aturIIy Iast ProposaIs
ra that the Chamber
nee procced to dis
i. -rh.nrt of the riots
II n,-,r[ tho rrime mini,
arti.n His onnnsi-
..I r,,n III tLa EvtIron-
I,.monsfration The
nI r..ta,land n terrible unroar
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-07-08
GREECE NOW A REPUBLIC.
Young King George Has Abdicated His

ATHENS, July 5.-'Ihe King has ahdi-
Gated the throne of Greece and the
country has been declared republic
The action has created the most intense
excitement, but it is not believed any
trouble will rnStlc
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-07-08
TWO NEBRASKA BANKS FAIL.

Nebraska National and the American
Close Their Doors.
BE.TRICE. Neb., July 1.-Tle Ne
braaka National Bank and the American
Bank failed to open their doors this
morning. Each bank had capital Of
1Ill
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-07-08
1 Record IrONNercd.

LoNDoN, June 29.-At flerne Hill to-
dav Mentjes lowered Blcycllst Sanger :
mile record by three-tifths Of second.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-07-08
TROLLEY CARS COLLIDE.
ne Man Killed and Eight Injured on

an Electric Line.
New YORK, July J.-One man was
killed outright and eight others injured
by a collision Of trolley cars at Bay Ridge
last evening.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-07-08
lass FACTORY in Ashes.

Ind, July 5.-Dithridge
-. factory was destroyed by
l'E- Loss, so, 600; insurance.