Oakes Republican., 1902-06-27
NORBfCk IS TAKEN
MISSING MINNEAPOLIS DETECTIVE
IS ARRESTED AT
, =. CARVER.
SUBMITS WITHOUT A STRGGlF
MAN WHOSE SUDDEN FLIGHT
WHILE ON TRIAL CAUSED A
SENSATION.
SUBMITS WITHOUT A STRGGLE
IN ALMOST HELPLESS CONDITION
LONG DEBAUCHERY AND RAVAGES
OF DISEASE HAVE LEFE
THEIR MARK.

Carver, Minn., June 25.-Chris Nor
beck, the much-wanted Minneapolis
detective whose sudden flight while his
trial was in progress on the charge of
accepting bribe caused his bondsmen
to offer a reward of $1,000 for his re-
capture, was arrested here at 4:3O yes
terday afternoon. Minneapol officers
are on the ground and will return the
fugitive to the scene of his alleged
crimes.
Norbeck's capture was accompanied
by Marshal Louis Goetz and ]. M. Artz
without a struggle or sensational in
cident. Long debauchery the ravages
of disease, and the constant fear Of
discovery had left the fugitive in a
condition sthat bordered on helpless
ness and when he was arrested he ad
mitted his identity without hesitation.
Although he
Declined to Discuss
his movements since his flight from
Minneapolis Norbeck had apparently
been in Carver for the past twenty
four hours. His identity was estab-
lished when he went into o. c. Brunius'
drug store shortly before o'clock
and asked to use the telephone. The
long distance station is located in that
store, and Nofbeck's request to be
permitted to talk to Carrie Emerson
in Minneapolis startled the operator in
charge.
you are not Chris Norbeck, are
you?" queried Mr.. Brunius, who
stepped closer to have better look
at the stranger.
Norbeck's face flushed, he looked
confused, and then, recovering, he
said: "No, but you wouldn't givea fell
low away, would you?"
'No, I don't known that I would;
but certainly not as long as I have a
dollar in my pocket" was the reply.
Admits His Identity.
Norbeck seemed to be reassured by
this answer and then lowering his
voice, he said: "Well I'm Norbeck, all
right but I guess it would not be safe
to telephone, anyway. Give me some
carbolic."
"You mean carbolic salve," said the
druggist, noticing that Norbeck's face
was covered with sores.
eyes I guess that will do as we'll as
anything else. But hurry, I want to
get out of here. I want to get hack" :"
The detective was given the salve,
and without waiting for change, he
darted out the rear door. Marshal
Goetz had been attracted by the move
ment of the stranger, and after few
words with the druggist, he followed
Norbeck out the door, accompanied by
Mr.. Artz. The two men overlook the
fugitive just as he was emerging from
the alley into the street.
Submitted Readily to Arrest.
The sudden knowledge that he had
been caught seemed to stagger him for
a moment, and then he recovered his
self possession. In a moment he ad-
mitted his identity and submitted to
arrest. TIe was searched but no
weapon was found on him. He had
drugs and $315 in bills in his pocket. A
carriage was secured and the prisoner
was taken to the Chaska Jail, two
miles distant. A message was sent at
once to the Minneapolis police with as
surance that Norbeck would be held
until officers could be sent for him.
Norbeck was thoroughly broken down
when the door was locked behind him.
He refused to discuss his travels or
refer to his case in any way.