The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-13
HE CAME ON A FOOLS ERRAND
COULTER THOUGHT THE YERXA
STORE NEEDED NEW MANAGER
But 1t Seems That He Was Enticed
TO st. Paul by the COnfederates
of n Party of "HOId-Up" Artists,
Who Tried TO Rob Him.

Several Guys ago William Coulter
came to this city from Chicago, under
the impression that he was to receive
employment at Yerxa's grocery store
He signed a contract to this effect with
a stranger in Chicago, giving up a good
position in the Windy City and pur-
chasing a railroad ticket to St Paul.
When he got here he was surprised to
learn, upon inquiry at Yerxa's, that
there was no position for him, and that
the firm had not authorized any one to
employ any one. Coulter reported his
experience to the police. When the po-
lice gave out the story for publication,
they said Coulter had given up no
money 10 the man with whom he made
the contract, and it was remarked as
somewhat strange that the young man
should have been sent all the way to
this city with no apparent object Coul-
ter is now back in Chicago. The fol-
lowing story printed in a Chicago pa
per OF Friday, throws light upon the
plans OF those who duped Coulter into
coming here:
William Coulter went to st. Paul and had ar
experience. He is back to Chicago friends
and hreside once more and he is thanking
his lucky star that he is able to tell of his
troubles. He was in the Minnesota town but
few hours. but in that short time he de-
ciares, enough happened TO him to cause his
hair TO stand on end for awhile. He was
taken for sucker" and it was not his
fault that he was not hooked"
Mr. Coulter works in the Slack grocery
mouse, in Randolph street. Last Friday a
smOoth-tongued young man approached him
with an offer 10 assume the management OF
YerXa Bros grocery store in St. Paul Mr.
Coulter is young, and he has an ambition 10
spread out" He Immediately set himself
to serious consideration of the offer. He was
TO get $500 year TO direct the affairs of the
grocery establishment.
But Mr.. Coulter was wary Of 1.-The agent OF
the Ierxas" He would have a binding con-
tract drawn UP. The stranger readily agreed
TO such step, and they went Saturday to a
lawyer in La Sale street AS soon the
signatures OF the party OF the first part
affixed to the instrument Mr.. Coulter breathed
more easily and the stranger seemed to be
satisfied. The lawyer got his fee and the
men went their different ways-Coulter to
Freeport H., TO get his trunk and TO accept
the congratulations of his uncle.
Now. don't you disappont us. said the
agent TO Mr.. Coulter az the parting. wen
expect you sure at the beginning Of the
week"
Mr.. Coulter arrived in St Paul Sunday
night. He was met at the station by two
men who had an express wagon. They knew
him.
And this is Mr. Coulter. who has come to
work for Yerxa Bros. ?" politely asked one
OF the men. he extended the glad hand CT
l fellowship.
Mr. Coulter said he was the man.
Presently the trunk in the wagon and
the three men were of 10 "one OF the most
delightful parts of the town" where nice
place" had been selected for Mr.. Coulter.
As they rode on one Of the men pointed out
various objects Of interest
park" said one Of the reception committee