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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-01
WITNESSES ARE SHY
THEY DECLINE TO ANSWER SELE-
NOMINATING CUES
TIONS
FIRST CASE OF IT'S KIND
saltwater Jury Acquits SaIoOniSt.
in Whose Place Young HOI-
cOmbe Says He Lost
$500 at Dice.

SALTWATER, Mimi, Jan. 31.-The
first prosecution in the history of Still
water for dice throwing in saloon was
instituted by Charles P. Holcombe, for
merly clerk of the supreme court, whose
son lost several hundred dollars at gam
bling. The case was tried in the municipal
court this morning, and resulted in an
acquittal of Andrew Peterson, a member
of the saloon firm of Peterson Bros.
All the witnesses for the state, except
Holcombe, declined to answer the ques-
ton as to being in the saloon on Jan
2, the time of the alleged throwing Of
dice for money. This refusal was in ac-
cordance with the instruction of the court
that they need not make answer to
question if it would tend to incriminate
them. There were three saloon men call
ed on the jury, but one was excused be-
cause his bartender was a witness. An
other juror was challenged because he
was on the saloon bond of the defendant,
but the challenge was not sustained
The jury was out but a few minutes
The case was listened to by a large num-
Der of interested saloon men and owners
of property where saloons are conducted.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-01
Saltwater News.

Morgan May, a well known resident Of
the town of May Washington county,
died at the family residence early yes
terday morning. Mr. May was eighty
four years of age. He had been i'll FOR
several years, and during the past three
months was confined to his bed Mr..
May was a native of Reading, Eng. lie
came to Saltwater in 1854, and for
some years conduced a store in this city.
Later he removed to a farm in the town
of May. He leaves six sons and one
daughter Funeral arrangements will
not be perfected until word is received
from his sons in Manitoba.
A. r. Probst, who was removed as prin-
the board of education decided yester-
day that he would no longer interfere
with the management of the school, but
would resort to the courts to secure the
salary that he claims would be due him
under his contract with the board. At
the suggestion of City Attorney Sullivan
he yesterday turned over the keys Of the
building.
The eleventh series of bowling games
for the Molander & McCuish trophy oc-
CURED at their alleys Thursday night he
tween the Nemos and Crescents. The
Crescents still further increased their
lead by taking two out of three games.
Judge Wilson, of the probate court, has
taken under Amusement the question Of
the fees of the administrators of the es
tate of the late Isaac Staples A decision
is expected in a few days
dition of Mrs. NJ A Elliott for several
days, but the attending physician says
that her condition is a little more hope
fI1I
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-01
LAWYERS GAIN BY 1T
FARMERS FIGHT FOR YEARS OVER
$F2 WORTH OF
LANDS
MAY GO TO SUPREME COURT
Fourth Trial Results in Verdict for
$2.7O and COsts-LOser Says
He Will Fight to a
Finish

WILLMAR, MINI, Jan 31.-The dis
trict court is in session and the calendar
is the largest for many years The .cele-
brated Eugen-G oldhamer land trespass
case, which has been tagging IN the
courts for several terms, and which was
stubbornly fought for two days this term.
was given to the jury Wednesday even
ing, and verdict for the plaintiff was
handed in yesterday noon. Both men re-
side in the town Of Lake Andrew and
have been neighbOrs for many years
The trouble began some years ago.
when Mr.. Gordhamer moved land stake
one rod into Eugen's farm. The case was
once tried in justice court and twice in
district court, without settlement. The
actual amount of money involved is ST.
but the cost of litigation has accumulated
until it now represents a large sum-
The verdict is in the shape Of damages
for Mr.. Eugen to the amount of 81. 40, and
saddles the costs of trial upon Mr.. Cord
hamer However, this may not be the
end, for the latter gives it out that an
appeal will be taken. The case was rep
resented on both sides by the best legal
talent in the county.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-01
MURDERERS
RUN TO EARTH
Continued From First Page.

II
will recover, as the ballet was DETECTED
by her corset and the wound is compare
lively slight
Ed Biddle got a bullet in the breast
which penetrated his right lung. and
VIII probably end his life before morn
ing. John may recover his wounds.
though numerous, failing to reach a vital
spot. The escape of the officers is
miraculous. The Biddles have demon
strated on several occasions that they
are good marksmen, and why they should
nave falled to bring down their men IS
a mystery.
after the Biddles fell to the snow-cov-
cred ground the officers picked up the
apparently hfeless bodies of Mrs Soffel
and the Biddles and came back to But
ler bringing the stolen sleigh, patched
up harness and worn out horse that the
trio had tried so strenuously to get away
with toward Canada and liberty.
Story of the Fight.
The story Of the fight as told by one
of the detectives, is as follows:
Inc Blddles were sitting on the right
side of the cutter. Mrs Soffel was on
the left side. Hold up your hands and
surrender, cried Detective McGoyern
Eddie Biddle jumped up from his seat
and raising his shotgun, fired it at Nc
Govern lie aimed badly, and the shot
scattered on the road ALONGSIDE Of EH-
Govern. Detectives McGovern and Roach
discharged their Winchesters at Ed Rid
die Both shots took effect. Jack Biddle
raised from the seat and discharged his
revolver at the three officers. Detective
oWlnenart steadied himself and fired Ms
40 Colt revolver at Jack The ball took
eHect In Jacks arm. Then the detectives
opened fire on the boys in rapid success
sion The shots knocked them out of the
slelgh. Ed fell sprawling on the snow
and Jack fell on top of him. Their
firearms fell alongside of them. The
blddles' horse then became frightened.
and ran across the field 1t was at this
Tune that Mrs. Soffel was seen to col
lapse in ne sleigh. The detectives an
preached the wounded men. and Detect
i've Sw1nehart was rushing in on tEem
When Detective McGovern called to Nn
TO stay back, that the Biddles were only
felgn1ng. Detective Roach saw Ed Bid
ole reach an his coat pocket as if for a
gun, and the detective shot him again.
Then Detective McGovern ran up within
1ye feet of the boys and emptied his.
winchester into them. The Biddles then
yielded. Detectives Roach and McGovern
handcuffcd them. hands and feet ana
they were taken to Butler
Mrs. Soffel, who had fallen from the
sleigh when the horse ran away. was
picked up and placed in the detectives.
large sleigh with her companions and
taken to the hospital at Butler.
At the Jail tonight Ed Biddle called for
priest and made the following state
ment:
:! have been accused of a great MANY
serious crimes. / admit that L could have
committed many. The opportunities for
them presented themselves. 1 wanted to
Fitzgerald nor did shoot Thomas KAN
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-01
RUNGE WILL RESIGN
FIRE CHIEF CANTERBURY HAS DE-
CLINED TO REAPPOINT
HIM
HE IS ENTITLED TO A PENSION
Served i'm Fire Department for
TWenty-Seven Years CONTINUE
OusIy-Has Another Posi-
tfOn in Sight.

Chief Canterbury did not present his
list Of appointees to places in the fire
department at the council meeting last
night. 1t was decided late yesterday
afternoon by a conference between Chief
Canterbury and First Assistant Chief
Runge that it would be better for all
concerned that RUnge resign from the
position he has occupied in the depart
ment as first assistant chief
Chief Canterbury said that he would
not reappoint him, and if his name was
left off the list, it was barely possible
that the council would not confirm the
list unless Runge's name appeared; in
which event the fire department list
might be held up indefinitely If Runge
stays with the department until Feb u
he will be eligible to a pension of $40
per month as long as he lives, as he has
complied with all the requirements en-
titling him to it.
1t is understood that Runge will pre-
sent his resignation, and it will be acted
on at the next meeting of the council.
The resignation will take effect March l.
Runge has been a member of the fire
department for twenty-seven years con-
tinuously, and enjoys the reputation of
being skillful and fearless fire fighter.
The list when presented will contain
the names of Second Assistant Chief
Hanley for first assistant; Third Assist
and Chief Hernlund will be advanced to
second, and Fire Marshal Hill will be
advanced to third assistant. The chief
will make recommendation for a fourth
assistant chief, and it is understood that
Capt George Kehoe, of headquarters, will
be named for the position. Capt. G. w.
Ringer, of Engine Company No. II, is
expected to be named to take Hills posi-
ton.
1t is understood that Runge has an
other position in sight when he is relieved
from duties.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-01

ney' nor was my brother implicated in
the latter affair. Mrs. Soffel aided us in
getting out of the county JAIL and had it
noL peen Tor her we would have made
our escape today. She gave up every.
thlng Tor us and / was bound to back
self. S-i0' NO
Although I have been pictured to YOU
as desperate man, L still have some
beart and gratitude for the woman who
me4peq e us TO escape She merely did it
out OF good sympathy for us. 1 persuad-
ed her to do it. L told her was guiltless
Oh the crime for which I was about to be
executed, and she was impressed and
yielded to my suggestion. / planned it
The tracking of the fugitives in their
flight by the detectives was complete
Early this morning the Pittsburg police
were notified that a horse and sleigh had
been stolen early Thursday morning from
the barn of a Perrysville farmer Ere
quently during the day reports were re-
celVed at headquarters that two men and
a woman, the description of which tall
lied with the Biddles and Mrs. Soffel. Nad
been seen going through different towns
along the route
From the description furnished it was
clear to the police that they were the
fugitives, and detectives We're Immediate
ly sent after them. The Butler officials
were at once notified, and by telephoning
TO the surrounding small towns-it was
learned that the party had turned away
from the direct road into Butler and were
going through the wooded country to the
north of Butler.
The Butler officials at once went in the
direction in two good sleighs provided
with fast horses. They soon found they
were on the trail of the fugitives, and at
3 o'clock wired the Pittsburg police that
they had learned they were only thirty
minutes behind the sleigh, and that their
morse was tired. From this time on it
was only a question of short time
until the capture was made
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-01
j. GE0. sGN0GEg & Co.,

Library Building, 9TH and St. Peter
SITS. Tel. Main 1853 and 400.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-01

to prepare to introduce it's evidence The
state drove home it's last blow yesterday
by putting C. s. Jelly on the witness
stand.
Mr.. Jelly testified that while he was
attorney for the county commissioners
ne mad gone ever with Mr.. Megaarden
several items in the September 1899 hill
and that he had asked the Sheriff about
J. p. Sweet, chairman of the county
commissioners, board, was the last wit
ness sworn. His evidence was to cor
rchorate Mr.. Jelly's, but on cross-exam-
NATION Judge Steel tried to learn what
man the commissioners had decided to
appoint to MI Megaarden's unexpired
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-01
PUZZLES HER FRIENDS
MISS JOHNSON IS SUBJECT TO SUR
PRISING LINGUISTIC FRANCES.

Augusta Johnson, a young lady residing
near Evansville, has been employed in
North Dakota lately, but had to resign
her position and return home on account
spells It is said she falls into these
spells or frances two or three times a
day, and when under their influence
reads, sings and writes in several lam
guages which she has never studied, and
about which she knows nothing whatever
when in her normal mental condition
Rev. Lundin has secured some specimens
Of her handwriting, and the case is prov
ing quite puzzle to her acquaintance.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-01
BUTTER UP AGAINST IT.
Fined for Gambling, and His Tenn
perance Saloon Smashed.

FERGUS FALLS, Mimi, Jan. 31.-Wil-
liam Buffers temperance saloon at Hen
ming was Carrie Nationized" Tuesday
night, crowd of young men becoming
unmanageable and proceeding to smash
bottles and glasses, den1olish fixtures
and pour soft drinks over the floor. I'm
like the Nation crusaders, however, they
drank freely while at work. Mr.. Butter
stood helpleSsly by and watched the de-
struction of his property, apparently feel
ing thta it would not be good policy to
call upon the village officials for pro-
lection. To make matters worse, he
was arrested today on a charge of gam
bling and brought to this city and fined
$3.50 and costs, amounting in all to over
$25. 1t is said that he has concluded to
quit the business.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-01

FARGO, N. D.. Jan. 31.-The grand
cop1mandery of the Knights Templars OF
North Dakota has concluded it's sessions
The new officers are: Thomas Baker Jr :,
grand commander, Fargo; r. M Carotli :
ers, deputy grand, Grand Forks; George
a. Phelps, generalissimo, Fargo; F. H
Sprague, captain general, Grafton; H. S.
Oliver, grand senior warden. Lisbon; s.
J. Hill, grand prelate, Fargo; Herman
Winterer, grand junior warden, Valley
City; II. E. White, grand standard bear
er, Jamestown; Frank Donnelly, grand
swordbearer, Bismarck; D. G. Moore.
grand warden, Grafton; A. j. Stade,
grand captain guard, Devils Lake The
session was the thirteenth annual con-
claVe
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-01

ST. HILAIRE, Mimi, Jan. 31.-Nels o.
Johnson, an employee of the ST. Hilalre
Lumber company, was accidentally kill
ing outfit at the company's dam, about
four miles north of here The pile driver
had just been moved from here on sleds
and was being unloaded. The ponderous
derrick slipped and pinned the unfor tu-
nate man to a small tree. He was ex-
tricated as quickly as possible and lived
for about forty-five minutes.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-01
They Need an Ohage.

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Jan. 31-The town
of Gutenberg, thirty miles north of TINS
city, on the river, is the scene Of con-
siderable excitement on account of TIE
prevalence there of thirty cases of small
pox The board of health is kept busy
and is making every effort to prevent the
closing of business houses and the pub
lie schools.
Dubuque counties all the district schools
have been closed on account of this epi-
demic, which has gotten a good footholi.
In the small rural villages in these dis
tricts it has also worked no little hard
ship in a business way, and caused many
financial losses. :
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-01
CoUNTERFEITERs AT WORK.
They Pass a 81 Bill which Wa.
Raised to SEQ


Clumsy cAunterfeiters are again ~
work IN Minneapolis. Their last victim
IS Michael Lofald, bartender in the New
port house, 109 Second street south. who
to $40
Between II and u o'clock Wednesday
night two strangers came into the place
and ordered drinks, rendering the coun-
terfelt $2O bill in payment; this the bar
lender took and, just glancing at the
plll, gave them the change in return.
Later, when he was counting over his
piece of counterfeiting.
The figure 90 had been cut off a stage
phi and pasted over the l. Where the
hgure 1 appeared on the bill in other
to erase them or blur them with ink It
IS supposed that the men who passed this
plH are the same fellows who passed a.
counterfeit $40 on the street car about
six weeks ago. Both men are 11nder
thirty years of age.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-01
WHERE LIND FELL DOWN,
Mine Rejected by Former Governor
Is a Good Thing.

HELENA, Mont, Jan. Sl.-Gus Free
burg, who secured a two years lease and
6ond on the Gray Eagle mine, near
sociates had arrived at the conclusion
that the property did not contain suffi-
Gent ore to warrant its development, has
apparently struck it rich
Freaburg is at present employing TWEEN
ty-five men daily in the mine, and ship
ring a carload Of ore every twenty-four
hours, that yields a handsome profit.
Freeburg had possession of the mine but
a few days after Linds abandonment
before he began shipping ore which has
continued steadily since, and in increas-
ing quantities.
Recent developments in the iron mine
near White Suirhur Springs give assur-
ance that it is an immense property run
ming fully 70 per cent iron, with only
trace of phosphorus and per cent sill
lea. This lead IS forty feet in width and
crops out of the ground for a distance of
several thousand feet.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-01
MATRIMONY MADE EASY
COURTSHIP BY MAIL RESULTS IN
WEDDING AT FERGUS FALLS.

PELICAN RAPIDS, Mimi, Jan. 81
Capt. Charles Hyatt of the summer re-
sort on Lake Lizzie, near here, journeyed
to Fergus Falls on Thursday to meet
the way from Mount Clair N j., to
marry him. Meeting for the first time
as the Great Northern flyer pulled into
Fergus Falls, they purchased tickets,
they were quietly married upon arrival
here.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-01
NEWS. OF THE NORTHWEST

candidates for the location next year,
and Mitchell was practically the unani-
nous choice of the members. The dates
were not selected. The show will close
this evening, and is characterized as the
best held in three years. The number of
entries was not so large as previously,
hut the quality of the birds was far SUI
perfor to any that have been shown here
before. The score of the birds ranged
as high as SO in the barred Plymouth
Rock class.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-01
LATE LOCAL NEWS.

The Y. M. G. A. Debating club will
TIE question for debate is, Resolved,
That present methods of labor unions
are detrimental to the best interests Of
society," Messrs. Howe and Leaycraft
Will support the Affirmative and Ingerson
and Chesbro the negative.
"A. M. Dewey will lecture tomorrow
afternoon at Pfeifer's hall before the
Socialist party on 1.-The Root of All Evil,
an Indictment Of the Competitive Sys
tenn"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-01
THEIR REWARDS MEAGER.
burglars Break Into Many stores.
but Secure Little Plumber.


but Secure Little Plumber.
Burglars are still actively engaged in
breaking into stores in MINNEAPOLIS. bur
they have not been very richly reward
ed IN the stores where their depredations
nave been attempted. Last Thursday
morning they forced an entrance into
Charles c. Lutzie's at 2449 Bloomington
avenue, and failing to secure any money
they became angered and smashed a 5000
cash register.
Two blocks farther away at 26O4 Bloom
lngton avenue, they cut-out a panel of
Nelson's, but secured nothing; then thew
turned their attention to John Malvich's
store a few doors, below, and all they
tobacco
Thieves .pried open a window in the
let avenue, and carried away two cases
OF canned goods and some maple sugar
Ihey also visited a sewing machine es-
ing.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-01
ance will be transa cted. H #. Stevens.
OF st. Paul, will give the principal talk.
MEMORIAL FUND GROWING.
Thomas Lowry Gives His Check for
$500 Yesterday.

The Minneapolis end Of the Mckinley
now it amounts to $1,000. One of the
largest individual contributions in fact,
Inc largest in the state, was made BY
Forbes his check for $500 yesterday morn
ing. Mr.. Forbes is the recipient of letters
from number of outside counties, and
an speak very encoragingly Of the out
look for good sums to be raised.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-01
SPOILED HUNTING GROUNDS.
Washington Earthquake Filled On
Indians Favorite Valley.

PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. Jan 81
According to a report which has just
reached here, an earthquake and land
slide occurred in the Olympic mountains
in the western portion of Jefferson coun
ty, just prior to the big storm of last
week. The news was brought here by
who stated that Indians report that a.
number of earthquake shocks were felt
which were followed by crashing
noise. The next day Indian hunters came
to the coast and reported that one of the
peaks in the Olympic range had broken
off and slid into a small valley, almost
filling it with dirt and snow The little
valley was uninhabitaed and was a IA
Vorite hunting ground of the Indians.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-01
BID FOR CONVENTION.
WatertOVvn and Sioux Falls want
to Entertain Republicans.

TO entertain Republicans.
SIOUX FALLS, Jan. 21-Watertown
has announced it's candidacy for the next
Republican state convention. Watertown
will have a competitor for this selection
in the city of Sioux Falls. Within the
past week a number of leading Republic
tiers from leading Republicans over the
state suggesting that Sioux Falls should
invite the Republicans to meet here. Let
ters have also been received from num-
Der of committeeman from the Black
Hills country stating that their prefer
ence was Sioux Fails. With this under
standing Minnehaha county's member of
the state committee has set out to secure
Sioux Falls is the point in the state
most accessible to the Black Hills dele
cations from east of the river. Mr.. Bak-
er has received assurances of support
from a large number of the committee
men, who will have the naming of the
place for the next convention.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-01
Succeeds III. w. Brown.

Alonzo T. Rand. formerly vice presi-
dent Of the Minneapolis Gas Light COM
pany, has been elected successor to the
late Harvey Brown, who was president
at the time of his DEATH
r. r. Rand. formerly second vice presI-
dent, has been advanced to the office OF
first vice president. No other changes
bova hnnp mazda
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-01
Norwalk serereIx scnreheh

DES MONIES, Iowa, Jan. S1.-A disas-
trous fire broke out in the village of Nor
walk, twenty miles south of Des Meines,
at an early hour this morning consum-
ing the greater portion of the business
section H S. Trustler's harness shop,
the NOrwalk Journal Wells drug store
and Simon Cassiday's bank were The
principal losers. The total loss will be
$4,000; partly covered by insurance.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-01
Tanners at FarihauIt.

farmers institute, which was opened IN
this city yesterday, is proving one of the
most successful ever held before. Ar
mory hall was thronged with about 700
farmers and their wives yesterday, and
the attendance is nearly as large today
L. 3. Terry. of Ohio, is in charge of the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-01
LOice Surrenders.

MADISON, Wis, Jan. 31.-J. H. Joice,
cashier of the defunct Dane County bank
at St9ughton, charged with receiving de-
posits knowing the bank to be insolvenr,
and who has fought hard against being
brought back from Chicago, gave the Of
ficers a surprise by walking into court
and giving himself up today. The case
went over to Monday, bail being fixed at
$780, which was furnished
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-01
Question Chosen for Debate.

Minnesota university has submitted to
the University of Wisconsin the question
universities in March The question
reads: Resolved, That railway rates in
the United States should be fixed by Gov
ernmCntal authority" Wisconsin has the
choice of sides. The University of Mime
sofa will be represented by Ralph Wedge
J. X. Ladd and A. Kane.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-01
Heinz Declines to Talk.

BUTTE, Mont, Jan. 31-F. Augustus
Heinz last night, when interviewed as to
a ,rumor upon the streets that he had
sold out his mining possessions to the
refused to give any information whatever
upon the rumor, saying:
Il decline to give any information
whatever on the subject