Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-21
CITY GLOBULES.

CITY
There arc eight more jury cases for trial on
the docket
Liquor licenses b. date number 1902, or
$40, 200 in the city treasury.
The court cases before Judge Brill have been
adjourned over until next Wednesday, the 25th
inst.
The county tax committee meets to day at
10 o'clock to consider application for tax
rebates.
Eighth street was fairly alive, yesterday,
with fast roadsters. The scene was perfect
sleighing carnival
Mr.. w. T. Van Deyr has assumed editorial
charge of the minnesota Dcmod'"t, Germany,
vice Mr.. Werner Rapp, resigned.
1t was contractor J. Nj. Evcnson who had
his oyercoat stolen ut the corner of Seventh
and Wabashaw street on Wednesday afternoon.
A handsome and comfortable buffalo robe was
stolen out of one of Cooks hacks Wednesday
night, at the Athennum. Report of the theft
was made at police headquarters yesterday.
The jury in the case of NJ. 3. Farrell Va.
Timothy Reardon, agreed on verdict at IL
o'clock last night, which will be returned into
court to-day. The jury went out at o'clock
P. NJ.
1t is reported on good authority that the
numerous friends of Col. Knautf will shortly
tender that gentleman testimonial benefit,
in recognition of his enterprise in conducting
the Summer Garden theatre. The affair will
take place at the Athenaum.
Yesterday Mrs. Henry J. Weber complained
at police headquarters, that for the last two or
three nights man has been lettering around
her residence, No. SO Twelfth street, with the
presumed purpose of forcing an entrance. The
police were notified TO watch for the prowler.
The city treasurer received $2,965 worth of
cancelled interest coupons from New York yes
terday. This pays all interest on the city's
bonded debt to the 10Th inst. The above is the
species of insanity with which St. Paul's
Judiciary agents-comptroller, treasurer ct al
are affected.
A farmer named Schotts, from Mounds View,
drove into Andrew Winters sleigh, yesterday
afternoon, on Wabashaw street near Ninth
street. The sleigh lost a shaft by the collision.
Schotts arrested and taken to the station.
There he repaired the accident with all the
money he had, 81.
A new variety theatre will be opened next
week on Robert street. Mr. Frank Kelly, for
long time connected with Col. Knauff's Sum-
mer Garden, will have entire management of
the new venture Mr.. Kelly's acquaintance
with all the professional details Of the bust
ness guarantees pleasant amusement resort.
The Opera House will be opened Mardi Gras
night (next Tuesday, to present Katerina and
Petruchio. The cast of characters has been
selected from the best amateur talent in the
a mr. 1nn1 YoQ nInh
may be expected. The sparkling comedy of
''Woodcock's Little Came will be the after
piece.
Mr.. H. NJ. Wolf of Albrecht, Lanpher l.
Finch, furriers, got hold of hard customer
about nightfall, yesterday. He came in, was
ObsequlOusly waited on, selected two fur CAPS
and bulged out of the store without making
any payment on the purchase. Capt. Clark
was told OF the transaction, and is fast on the
hat thief's heels to capture him.
The st. Paul gymnasium gives its annual
exhibition tonight. long programme Of
athletic exercises is prepared, and the arenic
amateurs are equally we'll prepared to make
each number pass off with artistic or strengtby
skill. Acrobatic feats. boxing Indian clubs,
vaulting and all the skillful exercises of such
an exhibition will be presented.
Arrangements have been made at very low
rates for thu transportation of the invited
guests to the Fort Smelling hop, next Monday
evening, from their houses to the fort and re-
turn to their homes. All intending to 90 are
requested to send their names and addresses to
Captain Michaelis at headquarters, SO that suf-
ticient carriages may be provided.
Arrangements have been perfected for the
inauguration ball to be given by the members
of the Great Union band, at Armory Hall, to-
morrow evening. The organization is we'll
known for its musical ability throughout the
city, and the occasion should meet with that
recognition which the high and pleasurable
character 1t the entertainment will undOubt-
edly merit.
The board OF directors OF the St. Paul Union
Depot and Transfer company, met at the St.
Paul Sioux City offices yesterday, as per adj
journment, to discuss plans, location of depot
etc. Mr.. Hill, of the St. Paul Il Pacific, stated
his company would not be able to make dis
tlnct propositions until the arrival of Mr..
Stevens from Montreal, which would be in a
few days, whereupon an adjournment was had
subject to call.
Gen. Sibley's son, about twelve years of age,
met with quite serious mishap yesterday
morning. He has spirited pony, and had
driven it down town, and when near home re-
turning the animal took fright at piece Of
evergreen in the road and away. The boy
was unable to control him, and he ran fur-
ously up Pearl street, and upon reaching the
corner Of Jackson and Twelfth streets. the
sleigh was wrecked, and the boy thrown out,
receiving quite cash upon his head. The
sleigh was considerably broken
The second and final grand carnival of the
German society will occur at the Athenaum
next Monday evening. Their last masquerade
was an eminent success, and the preparations
for the forthcoming carnival warrants the as
sumption that it will far exceed any of the
pleasurable entertainments heretofore given by
the society. Prince Carnival, with a gorgeous
retinue Of attendants, will inaugurate the fes-
Invites; and his vassals will dignity the
Measurable excitement of the dance with
series of tableaux. His munifcence will be
exhibited in the donation of $50 in gold prizes
to the best costumed individual and groups.
The society have determined to surpass all
former attempts in the approaching festival.