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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-04
SENSATIONAL ROBBERY.
Wealthy Farmer and His Son Ter
rorized by Masked Men.

ERIE. Pa. Sept. "A robbery at
tended by sensational features, which
occurred in Greenfield county four
days ago, has just been reported TO
the police of this city. Monday night
last. Volney Bull and his son, Thur
man. wealthy farmers, were i'll the
formers barn when two men entered
and asked permission to sleep in the
barn While the two men were tall
ing 10 the elder Bull, three men, who
were masked. came in, drawing re
vclvers. ordered Bull and his son 10
give I'D their money. The OLD man
made some resistance, and was
knocked down and badly beaten. The
farmer and his son were then bound.
and the three robbers watched them
while the other two entered Bulls
house and searched il thoroughly,
but finding little money returned to
the barn. Bull and his son were then
separated, one being placed in each
of the two barns. The robbers in
formed their victims that nothing but
the revelation Of where all of their
money could be found would prevent
both from being cremated. Bull pro-
tested that he had no more money,
the robbers then set fire TO the barn
If which Volney Bull lay, but, on the
old man promising TO obtain and pay
them $500, the fire was extinguished-
The robbers then took one OF Bull s
teams and drove away, threatening
to return and shoot both father and
son and burn their buildings Il word
was said about the robbery. The old
man and his son were so terror
stricken that they kept the matter a
secret until today.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-04
EXPO A FIRE TRAP.
Council Committee VIII Recommend
Additional Exits.

Aid. Currier introduced a resolution at the
last meeting Of the city council recommend
ing that the management of the Exposition
building be required 10 III up additional ex
its for the escape Of audiences in case Of
fires or panics. Building Inspector Gilman,
Chief Stetson, Of the fire department, and
the alderman from the Thirteenth ward. &c
whom the resolution was referred, visited the
building yesterday and thoroughly inspected
the interior arrangements of the auditorium.
They agreed TO recommend that four or i've
additional exits leading from the second floor
of the building Oh each side
be made and that ushers be
stationed at each exit during the progress
Of an entertainment, ready at an instant S
notice 10 direct people how TO leave the
building The present exit facilities were
condemned as wholly inadequate.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-04
PREPARING THE PAPERS.
Washington Authorities Expedittng
Lock and Dam Matters.

A dispatch from Washington, dated yester-
day, says: Judge Bentley, of the depart
ment of justice who has charge Of the prep
aration of the deeds for property 70 De trans
ferred TO the United States for locks and
dams between St Paul and Minneapolis,
said today that he would transmit completed
papers TO the war department tomorrow.
Secretary Alger will return here Monday,
and there will be little delay in forwarding
these papers TO Mr.. Dushane al St Paul.
After this property has been actually trans
ferTed and the deeds recorded, there viii be
no further excuse On the part OF the war
department for delay in the awarding of the
contract for the construction Of the locks
and dams. Judge Bentley has not yet pre-
pared papers in regard TO indemnity 10 prop
erty, which may be overhowed by construc-
ton of these works, but says that this ques-
ton viii not interfere with beginning work
on the Iocks and dams. "
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-04

by's pictures are very indistinct. If
our silent city was Russian city and
his an English, differences in the dis
lance might explain the remarkable
distinctness Of the one we saw.
I'VE regretted that Sella, the world
famous mountain photographer, who
was one Of Prince Luigi's party, was
not with US this time. The only means
We had Of photographing the city was
with a pocket kodak, which I carried.
I took two shots at the city. having
little hopes of obtaining good results.
as the city did not appear on the find
er' on account of the great distance
and the smallness of the instrument.
preserved the film, however, and had
il developed. In one case there is no
picture at all and in the other only a
black shadow where the picture ought
10 he I"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-04
COLORADO REPUBLICANS.
Stand of Senator WoIcott on Bimet-
aIIiSm IndOrsed.

DENVER. Sept. AT the Republican state
convention. held here today, Judge George
Allen was elected permanent chairman. Hon.
Charles D. Hoyt justice of the supreme court
was renomiuated by reclamation He is q
Silver Republican and is in attenGInGa at the
Silver Republican state convention at Glen
wood Springs. seeking denomination. The
platform congratulates the people on the ma
jestie industrial marching nation already COM
menced under the banners inscribed with the
principles Of cur national platform of 1895,
indicated at the polls. by prosperity in our
fields and workshops and the approach OF
universal business revival. II also contains
the following:
Resolved. That the Republican party. OF
Colorado. unqualife6ly indorses the determi-
nation Of the national Republican party 10
restore the value of silver bullion aid secure
permanent bimetallism by appinung q none
tary commission 70 secure an international
agreement
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-04
Conductor Blamed.

Two Northern Pacific freight trains came
together in a head-end collision IN the yards
AZ NorthtOvu junction. shortly after O'Clock
yesterday morning. One was q makeup
train. and the other was q regular in
bound" Conductor Sherwood, OF the latter
train. is held responsible for the collision,
which was due 10 his failure 10 stop accord
ing 10 instructions before entering the yards.
One engine was badly smashed. and the
other was damaged 70 some extent; several
cars had their ends damned in, one leaving
the track and Albert Souse. who was stea.-
ing ride. had his right foot crushed. The
trainmen avoided injury by Jumping.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-04
SALTWATER NEWS.
No Chance for the Recapture of
Dreher-Rafters Busy

The Saturn left yesterday with large
raft CT lumber owned by Knapp, Stout &
Co. and consigned 10 doWnriTer points. The
Frontenac left with logs for Laird Norton &
Co. Winona. and the Volunteer took out a
raft for }. D. Harmer q Co., Burlington.
". II. Laird. well known Winona lumber
man was in the city yesterday
There seems 10 be little chance of recap
turing Stephen Dreher, who skipped from
the county jail over z week ago Every eff
fort possible has been put forth 70 effect
his recapture but Sheriff Smith has received
no tidings indicating the whereabouts of his
ward OF the direction h took when he left
here.
Warden Wolfer returns this morning from a
trip 10 New York. The committee sent East
TO purchase additional machinery for the bind
er twine factory will report al the board
meeting 70 be held next Wednesday.
Mrs James Stuart. for many years prom
inent resident of Saltwater. died yesterday
at Evansville Ind. Tie body will be brought
here for burial.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-04
TALKED TWO HOURS.
Silver Question Discussed by ,Foune
at Omaha.

OMAHA Neh., Sept. 2-Ex-C onr-ess.asa C.
A Towne and W J. Bryan addresses Al en-
thusiastic meeting here tonight Iowne dis
cussed the money question for two Aoues ex-
pressing qualification that the free silver
cause had not been victorious in 1855 as il
might have been followed BY revision II
feeling that would have been disastrous. The
question had only tegun 70 be debated and
was hefd for decision ar future time The
peop-e would be bett5r educated en- the sub
Ject IN 1900 and they knew that not q single
man who voted fer free silver before had vet
gone over 10 the other side
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-04
Last of the Lafayette.

again il Is rumored that Hotel Lafayette Is
20 be pulled down. Il IS said that when that
famous hosiery closed its doors Wednesday
81 was for the last time. II IS stated that the
work Of demolition viii not begin until next
summer. The best authority for any state
ment in the matter appears 10 come from one
Of the stockholders Of the Great Northern.
the supposed owner OF the property. The
gentleman in question declared to a Min
neapoiis business man that the road was
tired OF operating tho Lafayette at 4 loss
rs the easiest way out Of the present d.
lemma.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-04
svnaeosue Again Open.

Another season work was inaugurateG At
she Hebrew Temple. Tenth street and Fifth
avenue south last evening. curing ne sum
mer months services had been suspended.
and last evening. though tn weather was
warm. q goodly number "a .lereJ 10 listen
20 the simple and impressive Jewish service
temple viii be Cpi-shIed with q new pipe
Orgfn before the beginning CT q new year.
which. with them, begins Sept. e Today
there viii be the regular sabbath meeting AT
8 --o
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-04

degrees. They did not see anything of
Prof. Andree. who started on July II,
from the Island OF Tromsoe in an at
tempt 10 cross the north pole by bal
loon. Mr. Jackson announces his in
tention of heading another arctic ex-
petition, this time on his own account.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-04
TWO MILES A MINUTE.
Rapid Time Claimed fer New Loco
motives.

Two Holman friction geared locomotives
the invention OF ". J. Holman, Of Mime
apolis were given q test at Philadelphia
this morning and successfully attained the
speed Of 30 miles an hour. Two engines
had Just been completed by the Baldwin
Locomotive Works for the Philadelphia &
Cape May railway.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-04
Aimed at Harlem.

CHICAGO. Sept SC. II. Simu.onz FLED
a bill IN the circuit court today asking that
the Harlem Jockey club be restra med from
permitting gambling al its track. The bill
se-s forth that the club allows WAGER ng book
making and gambling al the track. contrary
to the state laws.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-04
Pops Postpone.

The gathering Of the Populist clans sched-
uled for next week viii not occur Secre-
tary Lynch. of the state central committee
after an interview with Chairman Gibbs. at
WateTviile has issued an announcement OF !
posuponement until some time later IN the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-04

decide upon some plan for the future.
she does not accept the fattering offer which
she has received from the academy, she viii
probably go 10 Chicago or New York, which
viii offer her q wider field than this.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-04
Charged With EmbezzIemeut.

Frank Hense. cashier of the Aitkin county
hank at--Aitkin. has been arrested al the in
company. his surety. charged with the embez-
element of s.. COO Last winter he was wanted
for Z similar 0ffense IN another state but
Gov. ClouEh would not sign the eTtTsditioa
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-04
Formal Can Issued.

ST. LOUIS. no. Sept. S.-Pursuant 10 the
resent act Or the labor convention held in
this city, a call for convention Of all Ia
Dor and reform organizations 10 meet in Chi
cage on Sept 2. next, was issued today.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-04

PrOprietors of the representative restaurants
of the city held a meeting last night which
may have important results. They had for
their object the establishing OF an advanced
scale OF prices for various table dishes and
while no decisive action was taken last night
80 IS believed by those most interested in the
movement that i is only question Of time
and z very short tine al that when an in
crease Of prices viii be put into effect by the
owners Of restaurants and lunch counters
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-04
Her Tongue Too Energetic.

Jennie Bender was locked " al the central
station last night on 4 warrant charging
her with using abusive language to John
4. Ward. 0f7ceT ". F. Johnson served the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-04
SCHRADER MARRIED.
The Divine Healer Joins the Ranks
of Penedicts.

NEWCASTLE. Ind. Sept august Schra-
der, commonly called the divine hea er. and
Miss Daisy Lottie Douglass Roberts, OF Sioux
City To-. were married here this afternoon a
O'Clock in the opera house in the presence Of
z thousand people Schrader arrived this
morning and the BRIDE this afternoon The
bride said that she was an English girl, and
had net SchradeT in Sioux City, where she
had made some money in real estate and
brokerage The couple will remain hare a
few DAYS.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-04
NEW ARCTIC IDEAS
GEOGRAPHY OF THE FAR NORTH
REVOLUTIONIZED BY JACK
SONS EXPEDITION.
GILLIES LAND Is A MYTH.
MAGNETIC AND METEOROLOGICAL
OBSERVATIONS OF GREAT
VALUE MADE.
No NEWS OF ANDREE's BALLOON
Nothing Seen of the Daring Ex-
pIOrer on the Return up From
the Polar Sea.

LONDON, Sept. 3-The British
steamer Windward having on board
the Jackson-Harmsworth expedition,
which has spent three winters in
Franz Josefland, arrived here today
with F. c. Jackson and his colleagues.
All the members of the expedition are
in good health. They report having
explored Franz Josenand thoroughly
with the exception of some odd corners.
Before the Windfall sailed, the quar-
tiers of the expedition at ElmwOod
were fastened up, but Mr.. Jackson left
there a quantity of supplies in case the
place should be visited by Prof. Andree
or other explorers. He also established
a depot at Bell island
Talking over his experiences. Mr..
jackson said that since the Windward
left Franz Josefiand last year, with Dr..
hansen. the winter had been less Sc
we're and less windy than usual Mr..
Jackson and Albert Armitage, nautical
astronomer of the expedition. started
on March Is, with a pony and dog
sIedges to explore the Western part Of
Franz Josefand. They encountered
bCisterious weather and at the end OF
the first month a majority Of the dogs
and ponies succumbed and the explor-
ers were compelled TO abandon all but
the essential part of the equipment.
The party followed the coast line.
sometimes on sea of ice and some
times along glacia:ed land, fifteen hun
dred feet high. bordering on Cam
bridge bay. The constant mists which
prevailed made the journey very har-
RAISING. The party shot bear. the
only one seen. and having procured
meat they returned TO Elmwood in the
middle of May. after meeting party
sent out to look for them, anxiety for
their safety having been felt as they
were q fortnight overdue. second
expedition which went eastward at the
beginning of June. was less successful
as on the second day out, the expior-
ers lost sledge through the thin sea
ice and had a hazardous return jour
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-04
Could Not Spell.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd. Sept. 3.-R c. Bundy,
the colored candidate from Cincinnati for
naval cadetship, failed to pass in spelling.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-04
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Restaurant keepers TaIIz ComIine.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money II il fails 10 cure. 25c.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-04
MANHOOD

Depends upon your nerve power, and
rerve r,o1zer Is electricitv Dr. San
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-04

denis Electric Belt
IS a simple, cheap
way of getting back
your manhood If You
have wasted il. 1t
charges your body
with vitality while
you sleep ct night.
Try II. Consult the
doctor about IT, and
K, Three Glasses OF
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-04

send for the book, Three Classes Of
Men" free.
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CASEo1LA.

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tIon: His pitching arm has been giving him a

tion; His pitching arm has been giving him q
good deal OF trouble lately, and his speed IS no.
where near what 1t was last year. II will DO a
big loss to Princeton II EastOn cannot go into
the pitchers box, but in any case he will be q
valuable man In a field position on account Of
his ability as a batsman.
Behind the bat Princeton will be considerably
stronger than was the case last year. Kafer,
who entered from Lawrenceville last fall. 10 q
prize. He is by long odds the best catcher seen
here since Trenchard's time. He excels ~particu-
larry In his throwing, which is quick, swift,
and always accurate. He Is also IL fair hitter.
Geer. 90, will be first substitute.
There are a number OF good candidates for
first base, but 1t is likely that kim" Kelley
viii hold the place against all corners. provided
he is able 70 remove the conditions in his studies.
Barrett '9s, has the call for third base at this
stage Of tho season., He has played the place on
his class team for three years. Watkins, 1900,
will give him a good run for tho place before the
season is out, as he is a, very heavy batter and q
sharp fslder and la.Sdkding only In experiences,
Gibbon, 90. are tho players who are trying for
the position OF shortstoP. Sankey has the most
There are a number of good mon trying for
outield positions, but with Bradley In centre It
is probable that ,loit and right will DO filed by
two OF the three heavy-hltting pitchers. Altman,
Easton, and Wilson.
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.MmMMMM3M
BASEBALL AT PRINCETON.
Tigers 10 Have Another strong Team on the
diamond This season.

PRINCETON. March 2O.-Upon Coach billy"
Earlc's arrival at Princeton this week the Tiger
baseball players settled down to practice In
earnest for the seasons games. Capt. Wilson
has completed the tedious wedding out OF tho
candidates, and all OF the poorer class OF players
have been dropped from the list. Earle's pres
ence In the cage seems to have imbued the TWEEN
ty-two men with a spirit Of enthusiasm which
was entirely lacking in their playing a few
weeks ago. The candidates have been batting
and fielding every day for nearly a month and
they are all eager to get TO work in the open air.
rs soon as outdoor practice Is possible. a sec
ond team will be formed which will play a regu-
lar practice game every afternoon with the
varsity nine. The second team will have suits
and will he called the Princeton consolidated
team. Judging from the work OF last years
players and the new men In the cage. Princeton
will have a team this year every bit as strong az
the one that brought the baseball championship
back to Old Nassau last season.
As was the case q year ago, Princeton will be
especially well provided for in the pitching do
partmont. AT present Capt. Wilson has no less
Than six trst-class college pitchers, not including
himself, training in the cage. Hillebrand, the
freshman who played right tackle on the football
eleven last fall. came to Princeton with an excel
lent record as a pitcher. He can also play first
base. third base, or an outield position. Wilson,
kaston. Jayne, Altman, and Hitzrot are all try
ing Tor the team again. Easton il the only one
en- tho 'st who Is not LIKELY 10 be In good condi-
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Rugs This Week..
Lowest Prices Yet Quoted.

200 Turkish Carabagh and Daghestan
Rugs, $500 instead of $500.
100 Antique Rugs, $3.50 instead Of
$1,000.
Two bales of choice Soumac Rugs, average
size 4x7 feet, $1,000 each Instead Of
$3.50.
Administer Mats, 1sx38 inches, 90 cts.
Wilton Rugs, 27x54 inches, 1925 in
stead of $3.50.
Royal Smyrna Rugs, 3Ox6O inches, 1925
instead of $3.50.
Dining Room Art Rugs, $500.
Summer Cottage Rugs, 7.6x1O.6, $3.50
Instead of $3.50.
All of our Carpet Rugs, room sizes, In
Brussels, Moquettes and Administers, to be
closed out at about half of regular prices.
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avenue and from there to l26 West Tooth street.
had stolen the money, but said her husband. AN
eK-convict. induced her TO take 1t. She refused,
however, 10 tell whore The money could be found.
In Mrs. Gilbert's pOcketbook was a card with
the name German American Savings Bank"
and the number "3757l7"', written upon 1t. At
that bank the detectives discovered $l4O of tho
money left, which they recovered yesterday ON
an order from Magistrate Cornell and turned
over to Miss Custer,
Mrs. Gilbert pleaded guilty TO the robbery, and
was hold In $1,000 for trial. Her husband was
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taken on March 1 from Q bureau drawer In Miss
Clusters room at 22S West Twenty-ninth street
She caused the arrest at the time OF Mrs. Gilbert
and Mary Holland. the housekeeper. but
they were discharged owing to a lack of
proper evidence. Perkins and Peppertod
learned that Mrs. Gilbert had left tho house
where the robbery occurred. and that bef9re, her
Miss Custer had heard also that she was seen TO
have what appeared 10 he a savings bank deposit
book IN her hAnd one day PsFatnS and PEP
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Boys Clothing.

80 dozen striped Outing Waists and
Blouses, large sailor collar, box pleated
80 cts.
25 dozen Washable tan Cheviot Blouses,
plain and Polka dots, large Sailor collar, 4
to II years, 30 cts.
brown stripes, warranted fast colors, 6 to
IL years, reduced from $1.9S to 90 cts.
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COMPRESSED THE ROBBERY.

Mira Gilbert said That Her Husband Got Her
to steal sItsS Clusters SEGA.
Detectives Pepperted and Perkins of the West
ThirtySeventh street station arraigned In the
Jefferson Market Court yesterday morning Mrs.
Ella Gilbert. . rather good-looking young wo-
man, who confessed that abe had stolen S28A
from Miss Frances Custer. who IL employed In
one of the Fifth avenue hotels. The money was
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Wrappers
And Tea Gowns Reduced.

Percale and Lawn Wrappers, some with
shoulder yoke front and back, others double
ruf1e, braid trimmed, very desirable color
ings, 80 cts. instead Of 1925 and 81 As.
black, cardinal, pink and light blue, Bolero
Jacket effect, trimmed with insertion Of
lace and ribbon, extra full skirt, new sleeves,
$0.76 instead of 1898.
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.JOURNEAY AND BURNHAM.

nolds. who declares that Margaret is insane.
Policeman Hartigan of the Yorkville Court
squad. who served the warrant upon Margaret,
found her 30 violent that 1t was necessary 70
summon an ambulance from Bellevue Hospital,
On reaching court DR.. Chisolm, who was in
was not in a condition TO be taken into COURT
and Magistrate Flammer went to tho street ID
see her and commit her for examination as u
her sanity. She was then taken to Bellevue
Hospital.
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a mn AEalns. rrl.e.Fisht picture. In Illinois.

A Hill Against PriEe-RiEht Pictures In Illinois.
SPRINGEIELD, ILL.,. March 2o.-RepreSentative
Lamonte of Cook county yesterday introduced
q bill in the House prohibiting the exhibition in
the State of pictures OF the FitEsimmons-C orbett
prize Tight at Carson. The bill provides severe
lures, but ALSO for persons attending perform
ances at which such pictures are displayed.
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Held Court In the street

Miss Margaret Reynolds, SO years old, of S44
East sixty-hfth street, was taken TO Yorkville
Court yesterday morning in an ambulance ON q
warrant secured by hsr sister. Mia Kate Rsys
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Mattings.
M AND GLOBES

s-inch Globes, floral decorations, 90 cts.
instead of $1.25.
9-inch Globes, floral decorations, 20 cts.
instead of $l.5O; pansy or violet decora-
tions, Sits instead Of $3.50.
Imitation Onyx Banquet Lamps, ST.
Large Cupid Banquet Lamps, 1925.
Dresden Princess Lamp and Globe COM
plete, $1.OO.