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Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-05-24

The organ of Mr.. Henri Watterson at
Louisville is tlinging back hot shot into the
camp of tie Buckeyes. The Cincinnati
papers have been mourning over the preva-
lence of deeds of violence in the Blue Grass
State, whereat Watterson retorts by printing
q long catalogue of crimes that have &C.
Cured in Ohio during the past two weeks,
consisting of murders and attempted mur-
ders, rapes, elopements, seductions, and rob
berries. The statement is startling in its
magnitude, yet true, and suggests that those
who live in fragile houses should not indulge
in the pastime of hurting projectiles at their
neighbors.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-05-24

The GLOBE notes with pleasure the re-
organization of the st. Paul & Pacific rail-
road, and the placing of that enterprise in
the hands of men able and willing TO deyel-
op the State. Another step was taken yes
terday in the reorganization of the branch
line, Mr.. Geo. Stephens, of Montreal, being
chosen president, and Norman w. Kittson,
of s.. Paul, vice president. Mr.. Stephens
is gentleman to whom Minnesota is great
ly indebted, and it is fitting that he should
be placed at the head of the enterprise in
which he has SO iberally invested. Unde,
the new organization the name of the road
will hereafter be st. Paul, Minneapolis
Manitoba
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-05-24
CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION.
A Clean-Cut Review of the Instrument I
the "London Thunderer.'

"A CIean-Cut Review OF the Instrument by
the "London Thunderer."
LONDON, May 2s.-The Times editorial
article says: The adoption of the California
constitution is surprise to the world. 1t is
the most astounding instrument ever framed
for the government of any community. IL all
the notions of reformers who put forth their
panaceas for the generation of the human race
during the Paris commune were embodied in q
docume Mt they would not appear wilder, more
absurd, more menacing, than many of the pro-
visions of the constitution which now regulates
the existence of jewellers in California. Every
body is to be punished and restricted in some
way. Those persons only are excepted who
have nothing to lose. The constitution az
whole is such an extraordinary instrument that
the people of Calif- rnia might well be stupetied
when they learned that Kearney had carried
his point. We do not think that this exulta-
ton will last long. The mischief which has
been wrought may produce . reaction and an
effort may be made to revise constitution
which may produce widespread ruin
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-05-24

: The Louisville Courier-Joureal declares
that "by the time one hundred thousand
negroes have reached Kansas that State will
be thoroughly Democratic" If such will be
the result of the exodus in general, we trust
the negroes will come up to the North in
sufficient numbers to turn the current of
politics in the right direction.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-05-24
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Afternoon Session.

At the afternoon session the first witness
called was Maggie Houston, who said she lived
ut Mr.. Towns on the day Of the assault; ut
dinner that day Mr.. Town read letter he re-
ceived from . gentleman, and talking to the
family said he was going down town to crack
were there, and a gentleman, stranger.
Cross. examined-Wen to Towns to live on
Sunday and left on Thursday; was in the
kitchen and Mr.. Town in the dining room
when he said that he would crack Mr.. Dun
hams brains; q lady came to me and asked me
if did not work at Mr.. Towns; I said nothing
to anybody about what have now stated.
Redirect told Mr.. Partridge lawyer,
about it; he asked me; am now living at Mr..
Partridge's.
The defense rested their case here and the
prosecution called in rebuttal.
Mr.. Town, who said he did not know Maggie
Houston, did net know if she lived at his
house; hed did not hire the help nor pay them;
his mother did; she might have been there for
day or two; did not make the statement
sworn to by Maggie Houston; did not read a
letter at dinner that day; no stranger
dined with him that day or
any gentleman; did not run out
Of the store; could not gee to run; the blood
clotted over my face prevented me; did not
fall going ont; struck something with my leg.
Oross-exaMined-Could not say it was at the
place where the scar is; it might have been:
walked dp to the door and tried to get out;
waited till the door was opened; did not fall
don't know anything about the girl; don't hire
the help or pay them; my mother does that.
Mrs. Town, wife of prosecuting witness,
sworn, said: Don't know. Maggie Houston by
name; was at dinner table the day of the as
sault; no gentleman was there besides my hus-
band; the statement made by Maggie Houston
is not true. Mr.. Town did not say anything
like it; he did not read letter
Witness recognized Maggie. when she stood
up, girl living with her for a few days.
. Cross-examined-Therc were seven at dinner
no gentleman called that day, was home all
day; don't know what day of the week the 4th
of February was.
Mr.. Hale then proceeded to address the jury
for the prosecution, occupying nearly an hon,
in doing So and making the most brilliant eff
fort Of his experience as pleader. He did
not omit single point in the evidence for the
prosecution and brought out prominently the
weakness of the defense.
Mr.. McNair followed for the defense in an
exhaustive and eloquent address extending
over three-quarters of An hour, diminishing With
scathiug criticism of Bill Kings sheet fol
the unwarrantable way it had persecuted thu
defendant, publishing the infamous scandals
against him and denouncing hlm as murdere,
and bloody assassin, under al of which Mr.
Durham had patiently waited without utterinl
word, suffering from the cruel assaults upon
his name till jury should exonerate him.
Judge Young carefully charged the jury ani
gave them the case at half-past 5.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-05-24
Another Fine Improvement

The old buildings on the corner of Wabashaw
and Sixth streets are being removed prcpara-
tory to the erection there this season of fine
brick block. The new building is to be 100 by
100, large stone basement, and three or four
stories in height. The owner of the property
is expected here in . day or two, when the de-
cision as to the height will be decided upon,
and the work commenced. The material above
the basement will be of brick, with cut stone
trimmings and galvanized iron cornice. and
when completed will be decided credit to
Wabashaw street aud the city. @
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-05-24
WHO MELYILLEp

II Social Sensation Ststd to Concern a
WealthU Merchant of Sc. Paul and HIS
Daughter.
The st. Louis Republican gives promi-
nence to the following little romance, but
unfortunately the parties concerned do not
appear to be as widely known in this local.
ity:
II Mr.. Frank G: Melville, wealthy mer-
chant of st. Paul, had known as much about
q frontier military post last winter as he
does now, he probably would not have
risked taking his 18-year-old daughter with
him when he journeyed to Bismarck, D. T.,
to build -four mill. While he was full of
his new mill enterprise his handsome and
accomplished daughter was the pet of Bis
marck society, and principally attracted the
attention of the officers and soldiers sta
toned at Fort Abraham Lincoln. Many OF
the officers were very assiduous in paying
court to Miss Melville at the border balls and
parties. At last she met Charles Mellier
an enlisted soldier in the Seventh
cavalry, to whom nature had been extraordi-
nary lavish of good looks. She met him al
ball on New Years eve, where people
of all social grades met aud mingled on the
floor. AS all were making love to her, and il
seemed to be inevitable that she must marry
somebody, she picked out Cavslryman Mellie1
and made up her mind. The acquaintance
ripened in stolen interviews thereafter and
eliminated the other day in an elopement tc
jamestown, where the couple we're fast mar
ried by reverend doctor. When the mar
riage was announced in Bismarck there wa.
oommotion. Mellier was arrested for be
ing absent without leave and for conduc
prejudicial to good order and military dis
cipline. Melville ana his daughter have re
turned to st. Paul. Before leaving Melvill,
had an interview with Mellier, and, forgivin&
him, promised to use all his influence to ge
HIM discharged from the service. When re
leased Mellier will proceed with dispatch t.
st. Paul, where he will meet with warn
reception.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-05-24

JIM KEENE and his gang of spectators
are entitled to the thanks of the farmers of
the country. They have raised wheat ten
or twelve cents by main strength and awk-
wardness. They pushed it.up to $1.02 yes
terday, and we should not be surprised to
see it squeezed up to $1.1O. A gigantic
combination is under the market and bound
to make raise. The farmers can thank this
gang for having wheat at $l.O2 in Chicago
to-day instead of ninety cents
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-05-24

THE Republicans propose to flibuster in
order to prevent the report of the judiciary
committee on the second veto from being
offered in the Senate. They are welcome to
whatever credit they can derive from such q
course. The report will get before the pub
lie by some means, and will have it's moral
if not its legal effect. The tactics of the
party will not, therefore avail to serve it
from public condemnation.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-05-24
THE COURTS.
District Court.
Before Judge Young.I

Before Judge Young.
. State vs.. John Dunham, indicted for as
sault, etc. On trial.
There remains to be tried on the criminal
calender, the cases of Folsom, indicted for
forgery, Dickey for assault with q danger
GUS weapon, J. G. Donnelly for selling
liquor without q license, and Isadore Henry,
against whom there are three indictments
for selling liqaor to minor and without
license.
Before Judge vanderburg.
COURT CASES.
John G. Reisdorph ct al. vs. B. F. Refs
dorpb ct al. Continued.
A special term will be held TO- day.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-05-24

PAULINE MARKHAM is going for Storey, of
the Chicago Times, through the medium of
the newspapers. She seems to be more pro-
fcient with the pen than she was with the
cowhide ten years ago when she cut the old
man across the face for abusing her.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-05-24

81 EARNESTLY hope" says John Sherman,
''that the convention will not embarrass me
by tender of nomination which I would
be obliged to Decline" While we have no
doubt the convention would be only too
glad to 'embarrass" him, provided that by
that means they could be forever released
from his presence in the politics of tho
country. it will be content to leave him alone
for the present in the full knowledge that
his doom will be made the more certain
with the passage of time.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-05-24

Mr.. SHERMAN says he cannot be the candi-
date of the Republican party of Ohio for
governor. This is great disappointment,
for it would give the country great consola-
ton to have him buried on his native soil.
We don't want to 60 to the expense of i'm
provising funeral for him that will cost
money for the whole country, but as he has
willed it so, so be it. When he runs for the
Presidency We will all take hack at him.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-05-24
Death of Mrs. II. ". Lan,berto,.,s Mother.
ISf potor

Death OF MRS. II. ". La,,abertO,a:s Mother
st. Peter Tribune.
We learn from A. J. Lamberton that a rele-
gram received yesterday announced the death
OF Mrs. Margaret Plumer at her home in Frank
lin, Penn. She was the widow of Arnold
Plumer prominent citizen of that State aud
mother of Samuel Plumer, formerly of the st.
Peter land office, and of Mrs. Harry w. Lem
berton, now of Winona. Mrs. Plumer was very
wealthy, and loaned large amounts in Mime
sofa, there being at this time not less than
$l0O, 900 of her money loaned in Nicollet coun-
ty. Her daughter, Mrs. II. w. Lam berton, was
in Philadelphia at the time of her death, and
Mr.. l.. left Winona on receipt of the telegram
to be present at the funeral.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-05-24

Mr.. RIDDLE, superintendent of schools OF
New York, has resigned. The act is ex-
tremely injudicious from selfish stand
point, for it has the appearance of succumb-
ing under a popular clamor of religious
prejudice. Mr.. Riddle would have served his
own interests best by waiting till the present
excitement over his conversion to Spiritual
ism had died out. Then he could have re-
tired with flying colors; now he appears to
90 in obedience to senseless clamor.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-05-24
BoARDoF PUBLIC Works.
A Regular Meeting with the Usual jam
Of Business.

= & II
The board Of public works held its regular
weekly meeting, President Becker in the
chair and Meesrs. Timme and Gorman. pre-
sent.
COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS, ETC.
J. w. McClung addressed a lengthy COM
munication to the board, which was read,
complaining of the action of the board in
having dirt taken from Summit avenue to
fill up or 1pad out" Rice street. This lattas
was supplementary to former communica-
ton in which Mr.. McClung held
it as q grievance that sewer was built on
Summit avenue and the grade changed.
The matter was referred to Mr.. Timme for
Investigation and report.
ssSzs1a FROM THE COUNCIL.
The councils award of contract to Moline
q Webber for the grading of Harriet street
was referred to the city attorney to draw up
the contract, eto. -'
.s1z FROM THE COUNCIL.
E. g. Belote's petition from the council
to tap the Ninth street sewer from No. IS
Wacouta street, was referred to the city
engineer for report. The council resolu-
ton to construct sidewalk on Isabel street
in the Sixth ward, was referred to the Third
ward member for investigation. The coun-
Gil resolution to construct two crossings
on Nelson avenue was referred to the Fourth
ward member. Alderman O'ConnOr's reso-
luton directing the board to construct q
sidewalk on Seventh street in front of lots
l and 2, block 3, was referred te the clerk
with instructions to advertise for bids fol
the work the same action was taken in
reference to the resolution directing the CON
strucion of sidewalk on Robert
street in front of lot s in block II.
The clerk was directed to adj tise for bids
for constructing sidewalks on Temperance
Norris, Pesrl and Nash streets in accordance
with directions from the council. The
council order in reference to making stree,
along the levee in West st. Paul was re.
ferred to the city engineer for plans and
estimates of costs, etc.
REGULAR BUSINESS.
The clerk was instructed to advertise fol
bids for constructing sidewalk on Seventh
street in front of block 10 in Robert &
Randall's addition. The councils resolu
ton to rebuild the stairway at the corner O
Third and franklin streets was referred Il
the Third ward member.
Mr.. Hokanson was allowed 300 insteai
of $3.50 claimed for damages to his propert,
from the grading of Burr street.
! RICR STREET GRADING.
The matter of the assessment for tn
grading of Rice street from College avenu
to Blanca street, was laid over for wee]
and made the special order of business a
the opening of the next regular meeting o
the board.
The clerk was directed to give the frs
notice for the assessment for the grading o
Iglehart stre-t from Rice to Mackubil
street. &
| BIG CLAIM REDUCED.
The board then took up Louis Neuer'
claim for 81 ,14O, damages alleged to hav
been done to his property by the openin
and widening of Western avenue. Ate
quite q lengthy debate $125 was allowed an,
the board adjourned.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-05-24

The ways and means committee of the
House has decided not to consider any bills
affecting the revenue at this session. This
is hopeful sign of an early adjournment.
The Democrats can afford to rest on the
laurels they have already won in the battle
for free government. If the Republicans
can afford to go before the people with the
record they have made, we see no reason
why their desire should not be gratified.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-05-24
Pentecost interviewed.

The GLOBE having received several commu-
nications asking for information respecting
Dr.. Pentecost's antecedents. and as there seems
to be considerable public interest shown in the
matter, reporter was detailed to interview
the learned divine for the purpose of getting
the doctors own abatement. The interview
was brief, the answers short, and the informa-
ton meagre, showing the gentleman was not
unaccustomed to the martyrdom of journal
istic probing.
At the conclusion of the noon meeting the
reporter met Mr.. Pentecost, and the following
brief conversation ensued:
r. Doctor, would yon give me q short
sketch of your life?
Mr.. P. What, my life? My life is Christi.
r. Yes, where were you born?
Mr.. p. I was born in Southern Illinois.
Il. What place?
Mr.. P. Southern Illinois.
r. What city?
Mr.. P. Southern Illinois.
Il. Where were you educated?
Mr.. P. All over the West; was an appren-
tice in printing Office.
r. When we're you converted?
Mr.. P. When was 70 years old.
B. What profession were you following at
the time of your conversion7
Mr.. p. I was q student in q law Office.
r. How long have you been conducting re-
vival meetings?
Mr.. p. FIR q long time.
At this point the interview
ended; the '.revivalist'' left the re-
porter t., speak to some ladies'. and immedi-
ately after withdrew with the pastors present
to . private prayer meeting.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-05-24
MNnict11tst Court.

Municipal Court.
a5@ Before Judge Cooley.l
City vs.. Wade II. Werringer; drunken9ess.
Discharged.
City vs.. John Cohanist: drunkenness. Dis
charged.
City vs.. Charles Johnson; drunkenness.
Discharged.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-05-24
n Magnificent Institution,

When Curtis & Stebbins opened their restau-
rant on First avenue it was generally conceded
lishment outside of Chicago. Lately G. H.
Woodburn bought the business, and has had it
refurnished, upholstered, painted and fitted
so that those who knew 1t would hardly
recognize it in its new glory. If it was for
merly the finest institution out of Chicago it
nov excels anything lin that city. Of msgni6-
well drilled and courteous, the best of cooks
are kept, and the rarest delicacies the market
affords always on hand. The ladies' room is
splendor itself, and no free and easy young
man about town is admitted-it is reserved
entirely for ladies, or ladies attended by gen.
tlemen,
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-05-24
Ftren.ens' Meeting,


The members of the fire department held
meeting last evening at headquarters to consid-
or the report of the fire committee as made to
the common council on Wednesday night. The
report recommending the paid department was
read, and the meeting was thrown open for dis
cussion on the subject.
After some discussion,in which those pres.
ent spoke in favor of disbandment. the follow
ing resolution made and unanimously
adopted:
That the sentiment of this meeting is that
the Minneapolis volunteer fremen disband on
July l, 1879.
On motion the names of those who were in
attendance at the meeting were taken, so that
the company members not present could ascer-
tain whether the exempt or active members of
the department were in favor of disbandment.
On motion the chief engineer was authorized
to notify the city council that the volunteer
department will parade on July lst.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-05-24

at Niagara Falls, of 142 feet, in 1899. Peer
intends to repeat his feat of to-day ct the
same place on the 18th of July next. He
walked to the Prospect house this afternoon,
to make his arrangements with number Of
prominent railroad men for series of ex-
cursions, 49,
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-05-24

q distance of seventy-two feet, turning twice
over in his descent, and that was his last
jump till he jumped to-day. There is nc
jump recorded to exceed this.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-05-24

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The board then took up Louis Neuer's
claim for LAO, damages alleged to have
been done to his property by the opening
and widening of Western avenue. After
quite a lengthy debate 1925 was allowed and
the board adjourned.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-05-24


he said Town was armed and advised witness
not to commit any assault on him.
Question. We're you in the habit of locking
the door before you went home. Answer. I'm
der peculiar circumstances; when any one
came in for private conversation.
FRANK DUNHAM,
sworn, said: Am the son of defendant; was at
the store Feb. when the ARRAY took place
Town came in about half-past s; went into
the Office; did not hear the conversation; LAM
born was with him; heard them call one
another liars; was eight feet from Office in front
of the door; Town, Lamborn, Barber, father
and Rous Smith were there; did not notice
where Barber was; Smith was near witness:
saw Town haul off with his club and strike at
Mr.. Durham, who stepped back and struck at
Mr.. Town; Durham then struck the club ont
of Town. 8 hand; Town backed mp against the
wall and drew pistol; witness stepped in and
struck Town and seized his arms; both strup-
gled out into the store and Town got down on
the floors" think pulled him down; hollered
to father that Town still had the pistol.
At this point the judge discovered that de-
PENDANT was absent, and the examination was
stopped and defendant ordered in court
Testimony continued. Struck Town twice:
called on Smith to help, but he did not take :
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1879-10-31

boy. Drs. L. X. Keller, w. S. Bar
ton, M. G. Sail ey and others were
promptly on the spot rendering every
possible medical ,,attention. June
Smith was the name of the injured
man.
Another fatal accident oc Cured in
Vances Township near MIR. John
Tates' place on the Slntee. a color
ed man and woman were playing with
loaded gun which went off discharg-
ing the whole load into tho woman
from the effects of which she died be
fore DR.. a. G. Baxter, who was called
in, could reach the spot.