Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-08-06
CITY aLoBULEs.

old stray colt.
The water in the river yesterday wa, at a
stand at five feet two inches irf the channel, q
splendid boating stage.
Adam johnson and Henry Coghen were put
in the cooler for fourteen days each, yesterday,
for being cOnstitutionally tired.
Messrs. P. T. Kavanagh and r. W. johnson
were appointed appraisers, yesterday, of tho
estate of Hiram Rogers, deceased.
Yesterday was prolific day for drunks, two
inebriates having been run in from jackson
street by Officer Rouleau inside of an hour.
Reports from the wheat fields yesterday, from
all sections of the State, were of the best,
weather perfect and harvest progressing rapidly
and satisfactorily.
The arrivals at the Merchants, yesterday,
filed eight full pages of the register. and the
other hotels could make almost as good a show.
ing.
Conductor Waterman, whose little unpleas-
antness with Assistant Superintendent Case,
has temporarily retired him from business,
found time to visit St. Paul. yesterday, and
met with a hearty greeting from numerous
friends.
The popular X. N. packet Red Wing, due to
depart yesterday, was delayed by fogs and did
not arrive until this morning, and is to leave
ut 10 O'Clock. goodly number of passengers
are awaiting her departure. The Red Wing
will be followed by the Northwestern, Thurs
day.
To avoid any possible misunderstanding, we
notify all who desire to assist at the grand re-
ception by the Damascus Commandery at Camp
Hurlburt, White Bear Lake. on Thursday even
ing, that they may rely upon being landed at
the depot foot of Sibley street upon their re-
turn.
taylor named Henry A. johnson neglected
his familiar goose to 60 on lonesome bender
His legs were not proof against the tanglefoot
tackled and he brought up in the municipal
court yesterday morning. He contributed
eight bills to the treasury and was PERMITTED
to go in peace.
lecherous old party named Smith, con-
tractor. was caught at Bridge Square last even
ing enticing a thirteen year old girl to accom-
pany him on buggy ride to White Bear. He
and the girl were taken to the station but
as nothing criminal was produced both parties
were released.
The st. Paul and Lacrosse rifle clubs propose
to'try conclusions again this afternoon, each
club presenting the same team of six that
shot Thursday last. when the st. Paul club
won by ''large majority" The clubs will
shoot in their respective grounds; distance,
200 yards, each man having ten shots.
The Iowa division of the Chicago, Milwaukee
& st. Paul railway brought into st. Paul yes
terday about fourteen hundred Iowa excursion
lists. Most of the number were destined ulti-
mately for the Sunday school convention at
Minnetonka, but fully one half of them re-
manned over in the city yesterday and last
night.
Arrangements are being made to have the
Juvenile Pinafore company, which performed
In Minneapolis few nights ago with such
marked success, repeat their performance in
this city. 1t is expected that the juveniles
will treat st. Paul to the sound of their fresh
young voices week from next Saturday, at a
matinee and evening performance.
The executive committee of the State Agri-
cultural Fair, and the city committee held an
other meeting last evening, and ale fast APP
preaching the completion of arrangements for
splendid programme for fair week. The re-
lie in few days, which we feel assured will
meet the appreciation of all friends to the State
fair.
The building operations of the st. Paul,
Minneapolis & Manitoba company are pro-
crossing satisfactorily. Work upon the foun-
dation of the headquarters building, corner of
Wacouta and Fourth street, has been COM
menoed, as also the upright for the main
freight depot running along Third street,
while the foundation for the other freight depot
is about half completed.
The art illustrations come to close this
evening with an exhibition of the churches of
Europe. At the request of a number of citi-
zens Father Stanley has consented to give a
lecture describing the views presented. These
stereoptlclan views are undoubtedly the best
ever shown in this city, and the lecturer will
d. full justice to his subject. The Opera
House. this evening, should be filled.
Nicholas Drie essen, of Oshawa. Nicollet
county, was produced before United States
Commissioner Cardozo yesterday by Marshal
McLaren, charged with selling fermented and
distilled liquors during the months of June
and July without paying the regulation tax.
Mr.. Driessen waived examination and was held
ON his own recognizance for appearance at the
October term of the United States court
Information was received here yesterday
that Will Guhlnaun, whose parents reside in
Parker Prairie, Douglas county, but who was
absent from home working for q man named
Hudson, in the same county, met with Sc
rios and probably fatal accident Sunday. He
was engaged in cleaning revolver, when it
was discharged, the ball entering the abdomen.
He was removed to Alexandria TOR treatment,
His injuries are believed to be fatal.
Last night, barber named La Point was run
in on the complaint of one Sturgeon for rob-
berry. The latter stated that La Point had
stolen $40 from him. La Point averred that
he had taken the money to save it, because
Sturgeon was too drunk to care for it, or even
himself. This view had strong confirmation
soon after, for Sturgeon was brought into the
station SO drunk that he couldn't hit the
ground with his hat. Doubtless, to-day. when
Sturgeon finds he has $40 in La Points keep
ing, he will abandon his drunken charge of
theft, and pronounce La Point his best friend.
The board of equalization reassembled in
the county auditors Office, yesterday after
noon, and transacted the following business:
The assessment on the personal property of
w. q. Gannett, Second ward; class twenty
four, was reduced $69.76. George 81. Ely,
Second ward, was assessed 81 500 on merchan-
disc, the same having been omitted in the re-
turns. general conversation ensued during
which it was decided to give the brewers and
retail drug goods dealers separate audience
before the close of the week. Adjourned un.
til 2:3O o'clock to-day.
Yesterday Mayor Dawson suspended Officer
James Mullins from duty. The report was
falsely circulated that the mayor had taken
this action because of the part Mullins had
taken with School Inspector Donnelly in the
Robe baby rescue. To be sure the crazy
printer Robe complained of Mullins. but his
suspension was not caused by this, but is
matter nearer at home. It may be stated that
Mayor Dawson il leniently disposed towards
the officer, in case he so shapes his conduct in
the future. that com LIANT of his habits may
not be so numerous as in the past.
The following is the programme for the Rice
park concert tonight by the Great Union band,
at 7P. RI:
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