Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-15
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Stop shooting ducks. It's unlawful after
to-day 9
A single drunk was the sole ruler of the
roost last night.
Box No. II, in the Sixth ward, was blown
down by the storm and will be replaced to
complete the circuit.
Union Park will he visited by thousands to-
day. It promises to be gala time. The
Great Western band will be there.
Sheriff Richter visited saltwater yes sterday,
having in charge Mrs. Cotea, sentenced to a
year in the penitentiary for shoplifting.
The Inauguration of Union Park for the
season will take place this afternoon. The
Great Western band win furnish excellent mu-
sic for the occasion.
The case of A. r. Capehart against Ex-
Sheriff King, came before Judge simons, yes
terday on motion for a new trial, and was re-
ferred to Judge Wilkin.
Thomas Murphy, roustabout on the steam
boat Grand Pacific, fell from a gang plank
Friday night and broke his right arm. He was
taken to st. Joseph's hospital.
The heavy storm early yesterday morning
demoralized the fire alarm system and will re-
suit in the erection of several poles which
were blown down in various parts of the city.
A special meeting of the board of public
works will be held next Wednesday afternoon
for the purpose of considering benefits and
damages to be assessed against property for
the proposed street along the line of the Union
depot.
A motion for decree was made yesterday
in the divorce case of Louisa A. Greenen
against Henry c. Greenen, in which action
was brought for desertion and cruel treat
ment. Judge Simons took the matter under
adviseMent.
A very tired and eedy-looking tramp named
Garter was arrested yesterday afternoon on
suspicion of having cabbaged bride. He was
before the court, and as no proof was forth
coming he was discharged on promising to
leave town.
Some excitement waa caused at the corner
of Fourth and Jackson streets about o'clock
yesterday afternoon, by the upsetting of a
buggy containing gentleman who was pro-
jected on to the unfeeling sidewalk, but luck
lily escaped unhurt.
A deed was filed in the register of deeds
Office yesterday representing the sale of a tract
of land by Herman Greeye to John Wagner
for consideration Of $4,000. The property
skirts the railroad track on the fat below the
Seventh street bridge.
Capt. Ara Barton, the popular and efficient
sheriff of Rice county, passed through this
city, to and from Faribault and return, with
two prisoners for the State boarding house at
Saltwater, VIZ; VIM. Davis, burglary, Q years;
Frank Haley, highway robbery, years.
The storm which swept over St. Paul be-
tween and 4 o'clock yesterday morning was
accompanied by the most vivid display of
sheet lightning ever witnessed In this vicinity.
The cannonading among the clouds was also
immense and the scene was aittle short of su-
blime. ~
About 9 o'clock last night Mr.. Douglas
Vanderhoof, of the First National bank, called
at the residence of friend on Mississippi
street, leaving his horse and phaeton hltched
in front OF the building. While inside the rig
was stolen and up to o'clock this morning
no trace was had to the thief.
Yesterday was an off day at the police court.
Hizzonor put on the scepter at 9 o'clock, as
usual, butthe bull pen contained not single
sinner. The bailiffs yawned, the clerk looked
tired, and the reporters looked disgusted. A
couple of stupid nuisance cases we're called,
but even they presented no peg upon which
to hang the drapery of an item. Finally the
court lit q Havana, the clerk fell to reading
book on the millennium, and the scribes folded
their note books and skipped out.
The council committee on fire department
held meeting at the city hall last evening, and
after fully considering the matter voted to
recommend the purchase of the Aherns steam
er from Cincinnati for s., 800. A hose cart was
also voted from the Chicago Fire Extinguish-
ing Manufacturing company. The last will
be able to carry 1000 feet of hose. 1t was un-
derstood that Mr.. Silsby replied to the bribery
charge, but as the committee sat with closed
doors his reply was not made public.
The fourth annual May festival of the Great
Western band will take place at Union park
to-day. Should the weather prove fine de-
lightful time may be expected. The park,
which will also be thrown open for the season,
could not invite the public under happier aus
pice.s As a summer resort it's natural at
fractions are unequalled, the scenery is grand,
abounding in forest OF natural growth, with
sylvan retreats, upland and streams. The ac-
eommodations are first class and visit to the
park will be richly repaid in health and pleas
ure.