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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-24
HELD UP ON SEVENTH ST
FREDERICK KAUN ROBBED DUR.
ING THE EARLY EVENING
Stick-Up Occurred in Front OF Sa-
loon at 1876 East Seventh Street,
Where Kaun Is Employed as Bar
tender-Went Out to Change So
Bill, and Was Set Upon on His
Return.

A highway robbery was perpetrated
on East Seventh street, the most
crowded thoroughfare in the city,
shortly after o'clock last evening,
when Frederick Kaun was held up and
robbed of S., it is alleged. by Patrick
Hussey,.a familiar character in police
circles, and James Dugan.
Several hours after the robbery Hus-
sey and Dugan were arrested at Sew
enth and Bradley streets by Officer
Shogren and locked UP at the Margaret
street station on the charge of high
way robbery
Kaun was held up in front of a sa-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-24
Fishermen Gut of Luck,

Robert Custer and George Bennett were
found in the vicinity of the fish hatchery
possession by Executive AGENT Fullerton Yes.
terday afternoon and arrested on the charge
of violating the state game law
The prisoners, 1t is said, admitted taking
the pike from the river, ind as this specie
of fish cannot be legally caught at this sea,
son, they were taken into custody.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-24
tions and formally committed the Ledegar

motions and formally committed the Ledegar
woman to the workhouse.
Afterward. however, Judge Orr granted
another continuance until Monday, upon the
announcement of the attorney for the defense
that a writ of habeas corpus would be argued
The usual custom, when a prisoner Is
sentenced to the workhouse. Is to send them
corpus, to serve the writ upon the workhouse
superintendent instead of allowing the con-
victed persons their liberty.
For some reason the Ledegar woman is be-
ing shown special consideration.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-24
ATTACK OF MENINGITIS.
Youngest Daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
James King Dangerously Ill al
st. JOseDi's.

The youngest daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
James King, Miss Loretta King, was sudden
ly stricken with an attack of meningitis at
the family home yesterday morning. The
young woman was taken to st. Joseph's hos
pital yesterday afternoon, where her condi-
ton rapidly became worse. She was attend
ed by Drs. Abbott and O'Brien, the latter
remaining in close attendance upon the pa
tient throughout last night
DR.. Abbott said last evening that Miss
King was in very precari5us condition, and
that. while there was, perhaps, no Immediate
danger, the worst was to be feared
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-24

noon. Kush informed the authorities that
his wife at times had spells of mental ire
sponsibility and is fearful that she may have
ended her life in the river.
When Mrs. Kush left home she wore a
dark dress and white straw hat, trimmed
with white ribbons and yellow flowers. She
is SS years of age, has a dark complexion
and blue eyes.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-24

Patrick Kelly Jr., the candidate for assem-
blyman. is a Second ward man. He was born
IN st. Paul, Feb. IA. 1850. He is self-made
man. He received his education in the pa
rochial and public schools of the city and
at the age of sixteen years he entered the
employment Of A. M. Boyd, with whom he
learned the trade of a bricklayer. After two
years in this business he engaged with his
father, Patrick Kelly Sr. When he was only
nineteen years old his father appointed him
general foreman of his business
Seven years ago Mr.. Kelly entered into
business on his own account, and year ago
he purchased the business and interests of
the Babcock-Drake Transfer company, and
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-24

has. with his other general contracting bust
ness, made success of all his undertakings
Mr.. Kelly is single man and lives at 619
Plum street. He has been a resident of the
Second ward fer the past twenty-six years
He has always been prominent in politics
and was nominated two years ago for the Of
fee of alderman of the Second ward. on the
Democrat-Cftizens ticket, but owing to
Charles Kartak running an Independent
candidate he was defeated by Aid. Stutzman,
the present incumbent. Mr.. Kelly is a prom
inent member of the St. Paul Junior Pioneer
association If elected. he will, no doubt,
serve his constituents faithfully.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-24
DAUGHTERS OF VETERANS.

st. Paul Camp Installs Its Officers
With Eva Messenger as Presi-
dent.
The officers of st. Paul camp, Daughters
of Veterans, were installed last evening by
Charles Cassler. The following officers were
installed:
President-Eva Messenger.
Senior Vice Presdent-Miss Ray.
Junior Vice President-Miss Nuremberg
Chaplain-Mrs. Maxwell.
Treasurer-Miss Evelyn Lightbourne
Trustees-Sophie Lightbourne, Mamma
Nuremberg Miss Hundertmark.
Secretry-Sophie Lightbourne
Inner Guard-Lizzie Nuremberg.
Outer Guard-Mrs. Devoe.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-24
WANTS A DIVORCE.
Mrs. Hendrina A. Roberts Says She
Was Deserted.

Mrs. Hendrina A. Roberts has instituted
suit for divorce against Charles J. Roberts,
whom she accuses of desertion.
In her complaint, Mrs. Roberts says she and
her husband were married July 6, 1891, at
Philipsburg, Island Of St. Martins, Neither
lands Division, Holland. In May, 1894, Ro-
berts deserted her and she has not since re-
ceived any support from him. Mrs. Roberts
says she has lived year in St. Paul Her
attorney is C. J. Cook.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-24
LOOKING FOR HIS WIFE.

George Kush, n Farmer of Mounds
View Searching for His Better
Half.
George Kush, a farmer of Mounds View
township, yesterday requested the local DO
Thq disanpesred from her home Friday after.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-24
ORR GIVES MORE TIME.
Cannot Bring Himself Around to
Having a Sentence He Imposed
Put Into Effect

Mrs. Rose Ledger, who was a month aeo
sentenced to sixty days In the workhouse.
having been convicted Of the charge of set,
ting vicious bull dog upon Ole Farmstad.
but who has been allowed her liberty by
frequent continuances at the hands of Judge
Orr, was yesterday granted still another STAY.
The case has been dragged on the court
records under notice of a motion for nsw
trial and motion for an arrest of Judgment
pending an appeal to the supreme court
Yesterday Judge Orr denied both Of these
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-24
GETS NINETY DAYS.

John Peterson Sent Up for Attempt
Ing to Burglnrize a Seventh
Street Saloon.
While inspecting the alley in the rear Of
Tom Smiths saloon, on Seventh street, be-
tween Robert and Jackson streets, at $3.50
o'clock yesterday morning. Officer Pat Smith
came upon night prowler trying to effect
an entrance to the saloon. The burglar was
upon ladder trying to force the window
catch. The officer ordered him to dsaoeuA,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-24

and as the command was backed up by the
policeman's revolver. the night worker obey
ed.
Yesterday the prisoner. under the name of
John Peterson, was sentenced to the work.
house for ninety days. on the charge of at
tempted burglary.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-24
To Portland, Maine

Only $500, hrst-class via the Burlington
Ticket ONCE 400 Robert street Notel Ryan,
Telephone a.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-24
WHIST LEAGUE TROPHY.
Chicago Players Take 1t Back Will
Them After a Close Game Will
St. Paul.

The American Whist league trophy goes
back to Chicago temporarily.
A team of G. P. Wells, w. J. Taylor w. 8.
Trainer and ]. H. McIiwaine, came to ST.
T. Buford, O. M Metcalf and C. w. Gordon.
with the result that Chicago had three tricks
more than the local team when the game
was all over.
It was close enough to please anybody.
but the margin was with the other people.
The times., 1898-08-10
Com mmissioners, Orders.

The Commissioners yesterday issued
the following orders:
"That the roadway on Q Street, from
Twenty: bird Street to the alley west OF
said street be remodeled in conformity
with existing curb; estimated cost, $50.
chargeable TO repair to roads.
THAT the granite block pavement at
the intersection of First and b Streets
be relaid to grade; estimated cost, s125,
chargeable to appropriation for paving
Street north between First Street
west and North Capitol Street, and be-
tween North Capitol Street and Della
ware Avenue.
THAT 245 feet of 6-inch water main
be laid in west side of Thirteenth Street,
between 1 Street and Florida Avenue
northeast
THAT $50 feet of 6-inch water main be
laid in the east side of Fourteenth Street
and in North Carolina Avenue, east
from B Street northeast.
That a public hydrant be erected on
Fifteenth Street northwest. between
Kenesaw Avenue and Grant Streets; esti-
mated cost. SO.
..rhe proposal OF Charles S. Denham to
inclose and improve grounds attached 20
engine house No. 15 Anaeostia. in ae-
cordance with plans and specifications
on file in the engineer department, for
the sum of S664, is hereby accepted
The times., 1898-08-10
EXCURSIONS.
Marshall Hall and indian Head

The Indian Head trips on the steamer
Charles Manchester continue to grow in
popularity. Each succeeding week, since
the delightful sails were inaugurated,
larger crowds have enjoyed the run. in
the cool Potomac breezes, to Marshall
Hall and Indian Head
Last Thursday. Friday and Saturday
evenings the steamer was filed. and re-
minded one of ''Old times on the Poto-
mac" as a passenger remarked The
perfect order on the Manchester is the
wonder of nearly everybody Strangers
especially note the absence of any rowdy-
ism. The Manchester will make the trip
to Indian Head Thursday. Friday and
Saturday evenings. at $50, stopping at
Marshall Hall going and coming. Prof.
Schroeder's band WILL as usual. accom-
pany the boat and will furnish good
dance music in the pavilion at the hall.
Round trip sc.
The times., 1898-08-10
CERAMICS PHILANTHROPY.
An Austro-HunEarian Note Counter.
felt Scheme CleNerIY Blocked

itit Scheme 9ieNeFfy Knocked
Philadelphia. Aug "a scheme to flood
the State with counterfeit Austria Hun
garian bank notes was nipped in the bud
this morning by the placing of Joseph
Cerjanec behind the bars of Moyamen-
sing prison TO answer a charge of using
the mail for a scheme to defraud
Cerjanec is a member of the tailoring
firm of Byron & Cerjanec, at No. 2S
South Front Street, Steeiton, Pa, sub
urb of Harrisburg. Cerjanec, being the
king of the Austria -Hungarians in CEN
trail Pennsylvania. decided that it would
be easy to get rid of half million dol
lars worth of counterfeit ten gulden
notes. As he enjoyed a reputation among
his countrymen as a philanthropst who
changed money for them without charg-
ing interest.
Cerjanec, under the name of Rudolph
Raumberg, communicated with Engraver
Louis E. Newman, Pearl and Elm
Streets. New York, saying that he had
work to be done that would pay big
money. This made Newman Suspicious
and he notified the postal authorities.
Agent Griffin, of the secret service was
put on the case, and he continued the
correspondence from the Office of New
man in New York. In tue meantime he
made a number of trips to Harrisburg
1t did no. take him long to discover that
Raumberg was Cerjanec.
Griffin visited Harrisburg yesterday and
took Cerjanec into custody.
The times., 1898-08-10

a white flag in token of surrender, and
the landing party was Immediately taken
back to the vessels, greatly disappoint-
ed.
The governors adjutant weGt on board
the Charleston and delivered to Capt.
Glass letter from his chief saying, in
view of the fact that he had been utterly
unaware that hest;ities had broken out
between aihe two nations, and mad, there
fore. made no preparations whichever for
defense, and was utterly helpless before
the Overwhelming force that had been
sent against HIM. and for reasons of hu-
rnaIlity and a desire to avoid needless
biood5hed, he would surrender upon con-
diticn that the usual treatment of prison.
ers of war be accorded him and his Off
GERS, and that his men be given as good
quarters and fare on board ship as the
American soldiers received. These terms
were accepted. and a company of ma
rines was sent on shore, accompanied by
Lieut.. Braunersreuter, to receive the sur
render
The times., 1898-08-10
CUBAN coLoNIsTs READY.
They VIII He Located Near Santiago
by Company

Topeka, Kan. Aug. "a number of cap
italists of Kansas and Missouri today
chartered the Cuban Land and Colonizl-
ton Company, the business of which will
be to run excursions to Cuba and Porto
Rico to buy and sell land on those Islands
and also to operate colonization schemes
there.
The company has colony OF about 4oo
people from Kansas and Missouri already
formed, which it is proposed TO locate
near Santiago.
The company will establish offices at
Kansas City, Havana. Santiago and Por-
to Rico. and it proposes to run excursions
every month
The times., 1898-08-10

roadbed makes safety matter OF no un-
eaSiness. All along the track is afford
ed panorama such as IS rarely seen
either in this country or abroad. The his
toric Potomac stretches TO one side
giistening at noon. red at sunset, OF gold
en- in the light of the moon. Beyond the
immediate view one catches gHmpses of
the green-clad hills of Virginia, while
Maryland, My Maryland" is represent
ed in the woods and valleys through
which the car passes. Altogether there
can be no more delightful experience than
that to be obtained from such a trip. and
those who have not already been over
the line are recommended to try it
those who have will require no persua.
sion.
The times., 1898-08-10
Electric Train. for Mount vernon

No more delightful means of getting
cool is available for the thousands who
are obliged TO remain in the city during
the hot weather than an electric car
ride to Arlington, Alexandria or Mount
Vernon. The scenery along the route
through the Virginia woodlands is very
attractive. and as the electric trains go
speeding along the refreshing breeze
coming IN the Potomac is famed into
gale. The electric trains OF the was"
ington. Alexandria and Mount Vernon
Railway, leave the station, Is 1-2 Street
and Pa Avenue. every forty-five min
utes for Alexandria and Arlington, dur
ing the day and evening and for Mt. Yer
non every hour from 10 a. m TO p. m
The times., 1898-08-10
FUNERAL OF PROF. MORRILL,
The Remains Were Laid to Rest
Yesterday Afternoon

The funeral of Prof. Park Morrill, was
held yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock
from his late residence, No. I12i Twenty
fifth Street northwest.
The service at the house was conducted
by Rev. J. II. Lemon. The remains were
Inferred at Rock Creek Cemetery. The
baIl-bearers were Profs. Able, Marvin,
Garriott. and Hand. and DR.. Phillips and
Mr. BeaH gentlemen who We're assoeiat-
ed with Prof Morrill, in the Weather Bu-
reau.
There were many beautiful floral trib-
utes.
Prof. Morrill, was identified with the
signal service at Atlanta. Ca. for many
years and left there TO accept the posi-
Iion of professor of meteorology in the
Weather Bureau in this city. He had
been for some time in charge of the fore
cast division
The times., 1898-08-10
Special Excursion to Norfolk.

The Norfolk and Washington Steam
boat Co. will give another of those ''spec-
iar' excursions on Saturday evening to
Fort Monroe. Norfolk, Portsmouth, Yir-
ginia Beach. Ocean View, and Newport
News. The demand for staterooms on the
special trips far exceeds the supply.
Those who Were unable 10 secure state
rooms last week should engage them as
early in the week as possible and thereby
avoid disappointment.
The ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS steamer
Newport News will make the run
Saturday. The boat is the largest and
newest tot the company's fleet. The
staterooms are spacious and elegant. The
dining-room service is a la carte. the best
of everything in the markets being sup
piled at city prices. On account of the
reduced rate at which tickets are sold
they are good only TO return Sunday
night. The steamers leave 7th st. wharf
promptly at $50 p. m. Fare round trip,
$3.50.
The times., 1898-08-10

About one month ago my child. which
IS fifteen months old, had an attack of
diarrhoea accompanied by vomiting.
gave it such remedies as are usually given
in such cases. but as nothing gave relief.
we sent for a physician and il was under
his care for a week at this time the
child had been sick for about ten days
and was having about twenty-five opera
tions of the bowels every twelve
hours. and we were convinced that unless
il soon obtained relief it would not live.
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy was recommended, and /
decided TO try it ! soon noticed a
change for the better: by its continued
use a complete cure was brought about
and ii is now perfectly healthy.-C. L.
Boggs. Stumptown, Gilmer Co., W. Va.
For sale by Henry Evans, wholesale and
retail druggist, 9Ss z Street northwest
and Connecticut Avenue and S Street
northwest and l42S Maryland Avenue
northeast.
The times., 1898-08-10
TRY GRAIN-Ol TRY GRAIN-O!

Ask your Grocer tods y to show you pack.
age OF GRA!N-O. the new food drink that
takes the place OF coffee. The children may
drink it wlthoutfn5ury as Well as tie adult.
All who try 1t, like it, GRAlN-O has that
rich seal brow n OF Mocha or Java, but II 10
made from pure grains, and the most deli
cate stomach receives it without distress
0ne-Quarter the price Of coffee. I 90 and 2oc
per PACKAGE. Sold by all srocers- ia27-H
The times., 1898-08-10
New York Politics

Saratoga, Aug. s.-Eliot Danforth is
not in Saratoga. John f. Csrroli, it is
Understood, left here last N 'ght as the
representative of Richard Croker to con-
fer with Danforth in New York in re-
gard to the meeting of the Demo.-atic
State committee which will probably be
held here on Sunday.
The times., 1898-08-10
Washington and Great Falls r.. n.

Car riding as a pastime is perhaps the
most universal of local hot-weather
amusements Not only does it provide
the dozen charms of constantly shifting
scenery and minute silhouettes, but IT Is
s-.tesa5edSby the generation of whatever
breeze :s.e-e ssaay be on the earth at the
time. Just ze1v, when there is fearful
dearth of amusement, there can be no
more pleasant way to spend an evening
than in taking a trip over the Washing
ton and Great Falls Road to Glen Echo
or Cabin John Bridge. The new cars
on the line insure comfort, while a per-
feet system of signals and we'll hallasted
The times., 1898-08-10
wAsHINGToN,s aAvEL.
Local MasOns Take the Relic to
Harrisburg

A committee representing Potomac Lodge
of Masons of the District of Columbia
left the city last evening for Harrisburg,
Pa, to take part in the laying of the cor
ner stone of the new State capitol build
ing, in that city.
The local lodge will be represented by
Messrs. James S. Reaburn, Frank Thom-
as. and Fred W. Daw. They will carry
with them the historic gavel used by
George Washington when ne presided at
the laying of the corner stone of the Cap
itol of the United States.
The times., 1898-08-10
That Explained 1t.
From Punch.

Sir Charles Ito his cockney valet, to whom he
has lent his machine to go to the post)-What
have you done to my bicycle, John? 1t makes a
terrible noise
John-I don't think it makes noise, Sir
The times., 1898-08-10
Rear End Trolley CoIision

Woodbury., Pa, Aug BY a rear-end colli-
sion on the Camden, Woodbury. and Gloucester
trolley read two were damaged and three
female Passengers injured The crew were pass
ing dinner pals. and the car ahead suddenly
stopped.
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here are
hundreds of
bargains in
odd pieces.

Take advantage of our clearing
up sale. Come and look through
our store. You may find just what
you need In the bargain offerings.
II you want credit the price is not
a penny higher.
Making, lining and laying carpets
without extra charge is something
that no other house will do for YOU
and we tack the mating down
free.
The times., 1898-08-10
He Was willing.

Frcm the Fliegende Blaetter.)
Chairman-Whnever zap nrgpT N 62 something
to amuse the crowd. Can't you &c ,aps:hipg.
Baron?
paron-Certainly; with great pleasure! Nigh
| ask for dance with your wifel
The times., 1898-08-10
Excursion to Luray Cavernx

Via special train leaving Washington
from q. & o. depot S:15 a m, August IL
Rate $3.50, including admission to the cav
erns. For further particulars call at B.
& o. ticket offices. aug5,7,s,sIO
The times., 1898-08-10
Killed I'm n QnarrnI

Boston, Aug. 9.-JOseph AIvcs was killed hv
William Garopa, yesterday afternoon. in 4 row
over the ownership OF a rope. Garopa was cap
The times., 1898-08-10

Lieut.. and Mrs. Wilson. who are now
travelling in California. will return to
Washington early in the Autumn. visit
ing the Great Lakes en- route
The times., 1898-08-10

Senator Piatt and Mrs. PIatt have spent
a great portion of their Summer at Man
haitian Beach.
The times., 1898-08-10

Mrs. M. E Mason and Miss Edna Ma
son left yesterday for Narragansett Pier.
The times., 1898-08-10

THE policy of expansion continues to
expand" said AdcIph Brunner cigar
man from Chicago. last night. 1T knows
no politics and whoever opposes it Is
going to get left in the rear of great
big procession. It is the queerest thing
on earth to me thas Americans appar-
emily sane. oppose the absorption by this
country of the rich Philippine Islands.
The very life Of any nation is its COM
merce Every man outside of an idiot
asylum acknowledges that. and yet talk
is heard on every hand of this rich archi-s
pelago, which has Been tumbled into our
lap. so TO speak, by the fortunes OF war,
becoming burden. But aside from COM
merce. we should keep them as an act of
justice TO inhabit them and teach
them self-government and the sort of
civilization that obtains in a country
where every man is the equal of every
other man. II republican institutions are
a good thing, why. lin the breezy Ian
guage of my town. let's push them along.
Mr. Mckinley will make the mistake of
his life if he surTenders a foot of the
captured territory.T .
The times., 1898-08-10

The Misses Flora and Lora Blaine, of
Capitol Hill, have gone to Highland Lake
Williamsport. Pa, for the remainder of
the Summer
The times., 1898-08-10
15e to 25e Lawns.

All that is loft of our 15c. 20c and
25c Lawns. Organdies and Figured and
Dotted Swisses-for this sale Co
per yard. W
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we give
you credit
without
the asking.

There isn't a store in Washington
where prices are lower than ours
cash or credit We mark every ar
ticle in plain figures and you're
welcome TO pay US as you're able
a little money once a week or once
a month-there' no charge Tor ac-
commodation.
The times., 1898-08-10

Miss Florence Louise Hart and Miss
Mary Lakeland Oliver. of this city are
spending the month at Congress Hall,
Cape May.
The times., 1898-08-10
THE SURRENDER OF GUAM
One Of the ManyQneer incidents
Of The War.
TOOK SHOTS FOR A SALUTE

The Governor Of One of the La
drOHes Did Not know of the War
between the Jhited states and
Spain-Intended TO Reply to the
Blank Cartridges
The times., 1898-08-10

in day or two for Saratoga. and later
will go to Canada for the early Autumn.
The times., 1898-08-10

Lieut. Charles Mills. son of the famous
Texas statesman, Roger @. Mills. is an
Interesting arrival at the Brunswick. As
bury Park Under any conditions Lieut..
MiEs. handsome in physique and bearing.
would be a welcome addition to any cir
Gle. but interest around him deepens and
intensihes when. dressed in the Heuten-
ants uniform, he comes direct frcn Porto
Rico on furlough and in glowing colors
pictures for the Summer girl the boy in
blue engaged in battle. Mrs. Mills. VINO
L1as been spending the past few weeks at
the park with her mether-in-law, Mrs.
Roger G. Mills, viii leave shortly to visit
reistiyes III Tennessee
The times., 1898-08-10

Miss Aida Henriques is spending the
month on Long Island with her sister.
Mrs. Preston Sands
The times., 1898-08-10

Miss Alice Wilson is visiting her sister,
Nine. Knagenhjelm, at her cottage at
Newport.
The times., 1898-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs. a A. Wilson are occupy
ing a cottage at Chevy Chase