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Show IX SLEEPY ST. LOUIS. HlhwsjmtB Hold Up a Street Car In a Crowded Street. St. Louis, Oct 5. A street car on Catsa avenue line was held up in the very heart of the city about midnight by four negroes. One highwayman placed a revolver to the driver's head while tbe others went to the rear with pointed revolvers and ordered the conductor to turn over what none) he had. The car was crowded with passengers who began screaming and some rushed for the door. The street was crowded with people returning home after the veiled prophet's parade. Two policemen rushed to the car and the robbers were frightened, fled, only one being captured. |