The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-07-14
GYPSY FOLLOWS
HANS LANDBURG
Seeks Relief Through Probate Judge
M. A. Clark Who Listens To His
Story -. .
SAYS WOMAN FOLLOWS HIM
Sends Man To County Attorney,
Though Puzzled, Solves The
Problem. .

gentleman walked into the office
of the Judge of Probate Saturday
morning, stating that he was Nor
wegian, that he had lived in Canada
for the past five years, that he had
just recently come from Toranto,
Canada, and that for the past three
months, wherever he went, a certain
gypsy women or fortune teller accom-
panied him "she has been camping on
my traiP' and giving me no peace,
and for this reason l could not get
employment" said he,
He said that he never talked to her
never saw her, would not know her
even if he did see her, but that he
hears her voice. He said that he had
been in a great many cities and
states since he left Toronto and that
this woman has been following him
all the time. He stated that he had
appealed to the authorities to get rid
of this woman, but that so far all
the authorities to whom he had APP
pealed had given him no satisfaction.
He begged of Judge Clark to do
something for him, and the Judge
said he would. -
Here is what the judge told him.
'You go to the county attorney. Mr..
Torrance. He is the man Of all men
who can help YOU. If he can't do any
thing for you personally, 1 am sure
he will find some one who can" N
Following this advice the gentle
man seeking relief called upon Mr..
Torrance and to him related his story,
which was practically the same as
told to Judge Clark. Stepping to the
telephone Mr.. Torrance addressed the
probate judge in the following man
ner. 49,, 40. 49,. :, :,
What in the name of common
sense did you send that man to me
for?"
why" said the judge, ''you know
as we'll as l do that my position Will
not permit me to make a complaint
"A complaint" cried Mr.. Torrance,
What are you talking about? Why
should a complaint be made? This
fellow has done nothing. Explain
yourself"
"Well, WE'LL" said the judge" if a
fellow comes to you with tale ike
that, what do you think Of him any
way"
81 think he's crazy, that's ALL re-
piled Torrance.
"Well, isn't that enough" retort-
ed the judge.
"Oh, get you," was the answer
and the receiver was hung up.
According to the mans own story
he said. "My name is Hans hamburg.
am a resident of Fort Churchill,
Canada. came to this state about
three weeks ago, crossing over from
FIT Francis to International Falls.
arrived in this city Friday night. Be-
fore coming here I travelled through
many parts of Canada and the United
States and for the past three months
a gypsy woman, fortune teller las
followed me about from place tC
place. l have never talked to her, new
err saw her, do not know her name, ant
wouldn't know her If I saw her. She
wont give me no piece and keeps me
from getting employment. Now
want you to help me get rid of her
Will you do it?'
And Mr.. Torrance said, 81 will, ant
he did.
He related the incident to the she''
if, who Immediately issued com
plant. He was examined befor
Judge Clark as to his sanity Saturda,
afternoon and committed to Fergu
Falls Detention Hospital.
The State Board of Control was a
once notified of the fact that MI
,.andburg was not resident OF tn
United States, and deposition pro
ceedings will begun by the board t
ceedings will be begun by the board t
have min returned to Canada. :