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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-31
PENNY DREADFUL
FICTION 0UTDONE
..
SUIT IN MONTANA COURT RE-
VEALs STRANGE STORY.
Anaconda Woman Sues for $4,000
s., Damages and Complaint Involves
Search for Buried Treasure-Case
Recalls Parrott Tragedy.
Special to The Journal.

Anaconda, Mont. March 81 "A story that
might have been culled from the pages of a
penny dreadful was revealed by the filing of
suit in the district court by Mrs. Airing ton
Ferguson asking damages to the amount OF
$4,000 from George Parrot, whom she charges
has maltciously prosecuted her and caused he-
to be falsely imprisoned. The case involves
murder, insanity, assault with intent to kill and
search for buried treasure. a..
Some time In 1904 Bulls Parrott brother of
the defendant in this case, brutally muir
dered. sand large sum of money which he was
reported to have been possessed of could not be
found. Some time after this, according to the
Defendant PARROT, Mrs. Ferguson came to him
and told him that she knew the murderers of his
brother, but was compelled by solemn oath
not to reveal their names: She offered. however,
Parrot says, to show him where the treasure
, buried:
Late at night, according to Parrott. the woman
took him to deserted cabin on NineMile creek
and leading him within, pointed to a corner
and ordered him to dig.
Enter Thrills; Exit Hope.
Parrot dug hole several feet deep, but
without finding the treasure he sought. Or
turning around, his story goes, he suddenly
found himself confronted by a revolver in the
hand of the woman. who informed him that he
| a hiatus in the chain of events and the public
| Is not Informed how Parrot managed to escape
| the doom prepared for him. However, he die
escape, and proceeded to file an information OF
insanity against the woman and then. as ths
| chief witness, detailed the story outlined here
Mrs. Ferguson denied the story in every particu
, lar, and made a counter charge against Par
rott She was not held OH the insanity com
| plant.
On the 11th of February. 1905. PARROT hat
| the woman arrested on charge of assault witt
deadly weapon, basng his charge on her al
legged attempt on his life in the deserted cabil
on Nine-Mile creek. From Feb. II to FEB. Is thu
woman WAS confined in the county Jail, but OF
| the laSt-named date she given prel1mi
nary hearing and discharged. She alleges in he
complaint in the present suit that she was
comparative stranger in town at that time ant
was without funds to employ an attorney an'
that she subjected to, much humiliation ant
great mental anguish by the stories printed ii
the newspapers about her. For these prosecu
lions, which she charges were based on malice
and for the damage to her reputation alleged +
have been sustained by the false Imprisonment
she. now demands that Parrot be mulcted Ii
| damages,
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LUTHERANs AT MooRHEAD
Convention of Leagues Closes with In
taresting and Successful Sessions.

MOORHEAD. MINN.-The thirteenth semi
annual convention of the Red River Valley Cent
raj Luther league has closed a most profitable
session here. There good attendance of
delegates from Crookston, Fertile, Hatton, Fargo,
Grafton. and NOrthwood Rev. Luther NJ Kuhns.
general secretary of the Luther League of
convention.
Maud Ballington Booth, who was scheduled
to lecture in this city last evening at the audi
forum in the Normal school entertainment
course has collapsed from overwork and can
celled all her dates. She was in Wisconsin when
obliged to give M and Immediately returned
east.
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SWALLOWED BIG STONE
Strange Obstruction Removed from
Throat Of Insane Man,

small apple has just been removed from the
outlet Of an insane patient brought here from
Hastings for treatment. The victim is in a
nature of the operation necessary for the re-
moval of the stone. he had been unable ta
take food or drink since last Saturday. The
position of the stone was located by means Of
X-ray photographs 1t was tightly wedged in
the esophagus that its removal accom-
Incredible that human being could swallow d
stone of the size. it being large enough to
I'LL the mouth cavity of ordinary person. 1t
is believed that the insane must have
used considerable force. He is said to have
had a mania for swallowing things
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MARINER VILE FILED
Millionaire Suicide Leaves Bulk Of
Estate to Brother.

MILWAUKEE, WIS.-The will of William
Mariner. who committed suicide recently. was
filed for probate yesterday afternoon. The
instrument provides that after his funeral ex
ornaments in the residence should GO to his
wife. Jessie. In addition, she shall receive sac
600 in cash as soon as is practicable after his
my estate All the rest of his estate. gener.
ally supposed to aggregate a million. Is be-
queathed to his brother, John W. Mariner
Ephraim Mariner father OF the testator, is
named as executor without bonds. The Will
WAS executed July S, 1890.
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CITY OFFICIAL BANKRUPT
Dispute Over Compensation Leads to
Perplexing Tangle at saltwater.

SALTWATER. MINN.-Joseph Olson, tho
street commissioner has fled a petition in bank
ruptcy. He about $500 and his assets are
unknown. but will consist of whatever may
be due him at the rate of $50 month from the
city. The amount due is involved in IL tangle
that several lawyers, the municipal court and
city Officials trying to straighten.
payment of S1G0 to Olson as extra 'conpen-
sation for last year. The mayor. after approx
ing the bills which included this sum. wrote
across the face of the warrant. ..Not to be paid
as it is illegal: This called attention to the
fact that the charter forbids paying extra COM
pensation to an official. Several creditors began
garnishment proceedings. serving the city. OIL
son had given orders on his regular salary and
on the 500. He also made assignment of
the 500 to his son. "A. w. Olson. This compl-
Gated the matter and the municipal court is try
Ing to ascertain what order to make in the
whole matter.
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JOINS EXPEDITION TO POLE
. -f'
Milwaukee's Weather Bureau Director
to 90 with Wellman.

MILWAUKEE,. W1S.--Major H. B. Hersey,
section director of the weather bureau at Mil
waukee and inspector of western stations, today
received a telegram from Washington telling
him to get everything in shape in Milwaukee
to leave at the earliest moment, and to report
as soon POSSIBLE at Washington to prepare
for the Wellman expedition in search of the
north pole. -.
II to go into training for the arctic trip
just as soon as 1 can fix things here for my
absence" said Major Jersey. II do not know
what the plans of the weather bureau are as
l reach Washington - F.. q:
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COAL GAS ovERCoMEs THEM
Members. Of Mason City Household
Narrowly Escape fASphyXiati0n.

MASON CITY, -IOWA.-Three members Of the
household of s. G. Culver narrowly escaped as
soft coal burner. The gas first detected by
Mr.. Culver, who arose to make an examination,
but no sooner reached the room containing the
stove than he fell in faint. His son came to
his rescue. only to suffer like experience. A
domestic, who had discovered the odor Of. gas,
made her way to the room where she found the
Frustrated She managed to- retain her
senses long enough reach telephone call
for physician and then tainted away. She
was found lying unconscious beside the tele.
phone when the physician reached the house.
The three victims of the deadly fumes were
finally resuscttated after strenuous work on the
part Of the physician.
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$4,000 FOR COLLEGE
Carnegie Promises Donation to Another
Minnesota Institution.

MOORHEAD, MINN.-Professor X. Bogstad,
addressing the members Of the chamber of COM
merce, announced that Andrew Carnegie had
promised the trustees of Concordia college SlG,-
200. conditioner upon the raising Of an add
flOnQl sum sufficient 10 erect a sol. 600 main
building for the college. The sum of $4,000 had
already been subscribed for the purpose, and
with Mr.. Carnege's donation there remained
the sum of S17,50O still to be raised. The COM
nercial club at appointed a committee to
assist in raising the required amount and a
marked success. 1t is anticipated that the
entire amount necessary to make Mr.. Carnegie S
gift available will be raiSe!! without difficulty.
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GIRL GOES INSANE
Telephone Operator Loses Mind Thru
Religious Excitement.

LADYSAlITH. WIS.-Miss Flora BretaG. %
years of age, a telephone operator. has been
committed to the state hospital for the insane at
Mendoza. her afliction being, it claimed. the
result of elirious excitement engendered by
attending revival meetings Mt Bruce
Miss Breta. was a constant attendant at the
revival services being held at Bruce, and being
Of a highly nervous temperament it is thought
that the excitement resulting from the strenuous
exhortations of the evangeltsts affected her
that she became subject to religious frenzy
At times she is very violent. on one occasion
throwing glass her father and severely
ruttirg his head. .I--a s.- 81
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Total Observation-Disclosures 81.
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NOTICE

SSN~~~~c~~~~~N~~c ~~N~~~~~-~>~~~
BIDS WANTED-SEALED BIDS WILL BE RE-
ceived by the undersigned before April
at 10 o'clock am, for the erection Of a
parsonage at Center City; plans and specihca-
ton for same can be seen at my office or at
Evanston building, Minneapois separate bids
may be made for each Of the following parts,
the basement, the balance of house complete
and for the heating plant, for two or all
of these in bid. On the above date said
bids will be opened and considered. The COM
mittee reserves the right to reject any and
all bids. J. N. Westlund, chairman building
committee ;-'
REMOVED-W. E. HEWITT HAS REMOVED
his law Offices to SIG Guaranty Loan bldg.
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FAMILY ESCAPES DROWNING
Iowa Man, Wife and Daughter Have
Exciting Experience in Flood,

NASHUA, IOWA.-While returning to their
home near Carrville yesterday from a visit to
lonia, Frank stromberg, wife and little daughter
Carrville road Which along river
under water several feet. The horse got
off the grade Of the road into hole where
the water was very deep. The animal became
entangled in a barbed-wire fence, was dragged
under the water and drowned. Fortunately the
buggy was not overturned and the family re-
NAMED standing in it, waist-deep in water, until
rescued. AS the spot was a lonely one it was
several hours before assistance finally came and
all three much chilled from their s1b1ner-
sion In the Icy water.
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Crockett who won in the. recent municipal cam
paign will issue an order abolishing the machines
and directing the police to confscate any that
Of the order. From the same authoritative
source comes the statement that the lid is
to pc put GOWN t ny Mas s 1h ana d inc
ance regulating the sale Of Liquor will be
rigidly enforced during the new administration.
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AUTOMOBILES, BICYCLES

NEW YORK FLORISTS. 7 WASH AV s.:
feather and cut flowers and plants: floral de.
signs for all occasions. Z. c. phone 1928.
.AoniaL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS; TELE.
grapb or phone Nagei's. Ills W Lake st.
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FIRE AT DAWSON, IOWA
Tile Company's Plant Destroyed, Caus
ing Loss Of $4,000.

PERRY, IOWA.--The Union Brick s. Tile
companys plant at Dawson. small town near
here, was destroyed by fire last night, causing
4 loss Of $4,000 partly covered by insurance.
It is not known how the blaze originated, but
there are suspicious that 1t was Of an incendiary
character. The plant was fully equipped with
up-to-date machinery and may not be rebuilt.
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WILL MEET AT PORTAGE
Wisconsin Spiritualists' Association t.
Hold a Convention,

PORTAGE WIS.--Rev. Nellie X. Baker of
this city, secretary OF the Wisconsin Spiritual
lists association has announced that the sixth
annual convention Of the associa be held
who will address the convention are Rev. Cora
l.. v. Richmond Of Chicago, Professor A. J.
Weaver of Whitewater, Wis, and Mrs. Amanda
Gofman of Mchi1a
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CHURCH CELEBRATION
Spring Valley Congregationalists to
Have Golden Anniv ersary.

SPRING VALLEY, MINN.--The First Con.
gregational church of this city Is making ar
of its organization which will be held on May
"a. Rev. F. E.. knonf of Austin and Rev.
will deliver addresses. and several former
pastors are expected to be present A banquet
In the evening will be part of the program.
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ATTORNEYS

THE SWEETSTER,R ROCHESTER co.,
s1O-s11 Lumber Exchange. Minneapolis. Bes
equipped collection der nrtnent invest
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AID FOR WEAK CHURCHES
Iowa Presbyterian Home Missionary
Funds Are Appropriated.

ELDORA, IOWA.-Weak Presbyterian churches
of Iowa are to receive $4,000 during 1906 from
the home missionary funds of the society, and
as the result Of this outpouring of the coin of
the realm there will be added support and
strength given to the little country church as
we'll as the city church that has been weakened
by loss of members, loss Of interest and other
troubles. The home mission committee of the
Presbyterian synod has just met and agreed
to spend the $4,000 for the purpose as indi-
Gated.
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KILLED BY LUMBER LOAD
Iowa Man Crushed to Death in Acct.
dent

DEBORAH, IoWA.-By the overturning Of his
wagon. on which he was hauling home load
of lumber O. G.. Gjetley, farmer. living seven
miles northwest of here, was crushed to death
He had been to DEBORAH to purchase lumber
for new farm buildings, and started for hom~
late in the afternoon. Several miles out =
town the wagon overturned in a rut in the
lumber. It Is not thought that he was in
stantly killed, but that he lay beneath the
crushing weight Of the lumber all night while
his life slowly hickered out. His dead body
was not found till noon the following day.
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BAYARD, IoWA.-Lelia Romer 31s pounds,
announces her engagement to Lawrence Scott
1Ol pounds, the wedding to take place in June.
Miss Scott is the fiat woman with travelling
theatrical company. while her fance occupies
the position Of living skeleton with the same
combination.
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AsHBY, notwithstanding from Wisconsin,
where she had attended the funeral of her
father, Mrs George Nugget, ST., was taken i'll
and died few days later. While in Wisconsin
her brother died, making three deaths in the
family within week.
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LOGIC WAS DEFECTIVE
saloonkeeper Voted "Dry," Expecting
=. to Save License Fee

TO Save L1cenSe Fee.
NEW ULM, MINN.-WiIliam Engel of Iberia
in the town of Stark, Brown county, who was
arrested by Sheriff William J.. Julius on the
charge Of conducting blind pig, was arraigned
before Justice E. Brandt and his case was con-
tinued for a week. At the recent town election
e went dry" many of labor
ing under the impression that a government
license would be sufficient to dispense liquor in
rural district. and even the saloonkeeper voted
to make the town dry, expecting to save the
$500 license fee, HTfFf = r,
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AGENTS WANTED

AGENTs-oN SALARY OR COMMISSION. THE
greatest agents, seller ever produced; every
user Of pen and Ink buys 1t on sight; 2O0 to
800 per cent profit; one agents sales amount
ed to $500 in six days; another $32 In two
hours. Monroe Mfg. Co., X 100. La Crosse, Wis
WANTED-AN EXPERIENCED MONTHLY
payment accident and sickness insurance So
licitor to act as local manager Of industrial
department of old and established COM
pany: liberal contract to producer. Ad
dress 1900. Journal.
LEARN TO FIT GLASSES AND MAKE BIG
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Optical College, College place. b II. Jackson
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EALEsMEN TO SELL OUR GOODS 70 GEN.
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MUTUAL. HAIL AND cYCLoNE-GooD MEN
make $40 to $50 per day writing it. Agents
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LADY AGENTS WANTED-ENTIRELY NEW
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THE LATEST SUCCESS FOR AGENTs-GooDs
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INSTRUCTION

LESLIE VAUDEVILLE SCHOOL,
80 Studio Arcade, 804 NicOllet Minneapolis
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STORAGE

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The BOYD TRANSrAk & STORAGE CO. HAS
unequaled facilities for packing moving stor.
ing and shipping household goods. Call and In
Bpect our new plant at 4th av s and Lake ST.
the largest in the west the finest anywhere
embracing stables, wagon shops and Fireproof
Storage Warehouse, with every accessory and
convenience Visitors welcome. Warehous.
office. 400 Lake St Main Office. 48 S Sd st.
MINNEAPOLIS TRANSFER AND STORAGE
Co. has best facilities for handling and stor
ing household goods; expert furniture packers:
satisfaction assured; cut~rates to Pacific coast
and other points our specially. 122 9th st S.
Both phones.
CUT RATES ON HOUSEHOLD. GOODS TO CHI
cago, Denver Spokane. Pacific coast terminals
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lowest possible rates, Write or call on the
Boyd Transfer & Storage Co., i8 Sd st 5.
CAMERON's TRANSFER AND STORAGE
Best facilities for moving and storing house.
4 hold goods; expert packers Office, 200 Nicol.
let. Both phones 1908. Res. phone T. C. 1924
fIREPRooE STORAGE, CLEAN SEPARATE
rooms: packing and shipping. -0s 1st av N.
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MINING INVESTMENTS

H. E. SMITH & CO., MINING BROKERS, 1924
Guaranty building, Minneapolis; also Duluth
and Superior. Copper stocks speciality. We
buy and sell in all markets. Call at our
office and see list of dividend paying stocks
which are exceptionally cheap at present mar
ket price. We have information regarding all
properties.
PLATTEV1LLF WIS, LEAD AND ZINC
stocks. Write concerning stocks. Advice
free: W. p. Mcdonald. Andrus Bldg, MpIs.
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MONUMENTS

1000 WORTH OF FINISHED GRANITE AND
marble monuments markers, ETC.; must be
sold before June /. Please can at salesroom
Of Anoka Marble and Granite Works. 1913
Washington ay N.
NORTHWESTERN MANTEL co., MONUMENTS
headstones and markers; special designs on
request. Office 419 9th st s. Granite and
Marble Works. 3517 Hen. Both phones
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PATENT ATTORNEYS

& MERCHANT, PATENT Law
yers and solicitors; main office, 925-933 Guar
anty building, Minneapolis, Mimi; 80 McGiu
building. Washington. q. C.
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LID FOR CLINTON, IOWA
New Mayor to Enforce Liquor Law and
Abolish Slot Machines

CLINTON, lOWA.-The slot machines, both
cash and trade, Of which there are several hun
dred in Clinton. must 60. At least it is stated
raliable anthnrtty that Mayor elect Harrison
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VOTERS USE RATS
Flood Does Not Interfere with Election
at Elkport, Iowa.

ELkPoRT: IowA..Even a food that drove
their homes and put some of the houses under
six feet Of water did not prevent the local
election from being held. Rats were used by
the members Of the opposing factions in order
to reach the polls and register their votes in
the spirited contest. These improvised crafts
We're rewed to the city hall and ladders were
provided to reach the second story, where the
polling booths were situated.
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LOST PACKAGE IS
RETURNED BY MAIL
MISSING EXPRESS PARCEL FOUND
IN LETTERBOX.
Grand Forks Mystery Partly Cleared
After Detectives Leave City, Having
Failed to Find Package Containing
$s,oo0-Two $40 Bills Are Extracted.
Special to The journal.

Special to The journal.
Grand, Forks, n. D., March 31.-A week ago a
package containing $4,000 disappeared from the
Great Northern express Office In this city. Today
the package found in letterbox at the sta
ton in an envelop addressed to the agent.
Two so bills had been extracted and it is
supposed that the package was placed in the let
terboX some time last night. The package was
one Of six, all containing mones, for which the
Great Northern cashier received receipt from
the local express office. This was the last
of 1t. and there no trace in the
express books of this particular package. 1t
looked as tfo the clerk might have receipted for
six and only accounted for or received five. Ex-
press detectives worked several days on the case
and left for home last night. The lost package
was returned after they left.
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DETEcTIvE AcENCIEs

NcNULTY DETECTIVE AGENCY-PROMPT
service, unequaled facilities, reasonable rates
References, police headquarters. 40 Kasota
block. N. w. phone.
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PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES

KODAK FILM DEVELOPING AND FINISH.
ing done expertly; Photographic materials; our
business established twenty years. O. q.
Peck Co.. 112 9th st s.
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Rolla Farmer Commits Suicide.

Peter Hietala, Finlander, made elaborate
preparation for his suicide, which occurred at
his farm twelve miles east of Rolla. He put
on his best clothes and left full directions for
the disposition of his body. On the door of his
house he pinned notice that no one except his
brothers were to enter. The notice was read
notified several other neighbors, who returned
with him to the house and broke in the door.
They found Hietala lyngNdead on the moor with
a bullet wound in his forehead and a revolver
clutched in his right hand. Hietala was a wild
over about 40 years of age and no cause for
his suicide can be imagined. Two brothers live
In the state August Hietala at Brocket and
Abram Hietala at Stanley.
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FUNERAL DIRECTORS .>..,
HUME & DAVIES, FUNERAL DIRECTORS,
Masonic Temple. 9th and Hen. Both phones.
JOHN M. GLEASON, FUNERAL DRECToR
and embalmer.. 81 It'll st s. Both phones.
J. WARREN ROBERTS, FUNERAL DIRECTOR,
10 Hennepin av. Both phones 1882.
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CHARGED with Assault.

News has reached here from Devils Lake OF
the serious charge brought against Phil Shortt.
Tor many years a publisher of that city. Mr..
Short waived examination and was held to the
district court under bond OF $2,ooO'
his alleged victim being girl II years OF age,
employed by A. NJ. Powell. land man. as ste
nographer. The arrest of Short caused some
thing of sensation in Ramsey county, where he
is we'll known.