Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-02-22
CITY GLOBULES.
Washington's birthday.

D P. NJ. to-day.
The city and county patriots will mostly
enthuse in honor Of the day.
The public schools will remain closed to-
day, out of respect for the memory of Mr..
Washington.
The county treasurer raked in nearly Sl0,-
600 yesterday in payment of taxes, the largest
days receipts of the season.
A heavy wooden scarf worn by Charles Der
~, the sneak thief, and supposed to have been
stolen, awaits Identification at city hall.
The ruins Of the burned building formerly
Occupied by Averill, Russell & Carpenter are
being removed preparatory to rebuilding.
In the case of Kenny & Hudner against
John Harrington ct al, the jury returned
sealed verdict in favor of the plaintiffs yester-
day for S77S.94.
Adiutant General Van Cleve yesterday re-
ceived notice or allowance of minors claim
for pension, at so per month, and q bounty
claim for 800.
At Harris, on the st. Paul IL Duluth road,
yesterday the four year old son of Daniel Nc
Lain fell down stairs and suffered compound
fracture of the arm.
A laborer whose name was not learned, who
had his right arm crushed in q hay press at
Harris, was brought into Rush City yesterday
for surgical Treatment.
On the board of trade yesterday it was stated
that the proposed option rule would be called
up for consideration to-day; but as to-day is
legal holiday it is somewhat doubtful about
meeting OF the board being held.
Messrs, Newport and Sargent being both
out Of the city yesterday, the connection be
tween the late change in the Northern Pacific
land department and the late Wall street oper-
atoms OF the Oregon Navigation company's
syndicate was net to be ascertained.
An old timer named John Thomas was at
the police court yesterday, his chief fault be-
ing mastery inactivity and constitutional
antlpathy TO work. He said he had been born
on holiday and that he would skip out Of
town II released. He was ordered to skip.
The furniture for the new municipal court
room has been placed in the new building and
presents very handsome and substantial APP.
pearance. AS placed on the floor, however, it
looks "squatty" and is out of proportion to
the room. This should be remedied by placing
it on platforms.
David Meyers was before United States
Commissioner CORDOBA yesterday, charged
with trespassing on government lands. He
was released on his own recogniZance TO ap-
pear at the next term of court. Meyers states
that the alleged otfense consists in gathering
drift wood from the river.
Yesterday the district court took up the case
of c. NJ. Dittman against the Peoples Insur-
ance company, in which action is brought to
recover poll cies for $4,000. The plaintiff was
the proprietor of a store at Harrington which
was burned down in 1877, and the company
refused to pay the insurance, suspecting in
cendiarism.
n. a Bentley, the previous YOUNG man ar
rested by Sergeant Walsh early Sunday morning
for discharging his revolver in the street, was
before Judge Burr yesterday, charged with
disorderly conduct. He was represented by an
attorney, who entered plea of guilty. A fine
of $40 was imposed, on payment of which the
defendant was discharged.
A chronic sneak thief named Charles Berry
was arraigned at the police court yesterday,
charged with the larceny of four deer skins
from F. Ferris, of the Sherman house.
Berry Is the same man who went through the
cabin of q steamboat about two months ago.
He pleaded guilty, and was sent up for thirty
days, accepting the medicine with smile.
Judge Brill was engagedayesterday in trying
peculiar case in chambers, being n suit
brought by E. NJ. D. Wright against W. E.
Brimball to recover $500 damages. The case
is one in which the virility of q bull is in
volved, the animal having been purchased OF
Brimball for breeding purposes for $500
About twenty-five stock raisers were subpGned
as witnesses, and the proceedings are watched
with huge interest.
Suit was commenced in the district court
Yesterday by Edna P. Webb against James
King, Robert A. Smith and Patrick Keigher
for $500 alleged damages. 1t is alleged that as
sheriff, defendant James King, executed q
judgment for twenty-four hogs, which he
neglected to take care Of and Tor which ht
made no retnrns; also that safe and cutter
were sold by virtue of an execution for 81 I'M
der wrong endorsement. Smith and Keighel
are parties as bondsmen.
The case of the Stale against Dan Needham
The youngster who shot at and missed young
McManus last Saturday, was called for hear
ing ID the police court yesterday morning
As frequently happens in these cases, none Of
the prosecuting witnesses were present and II
was whispered about that there had been {
settlement. Judge Burr concluded that Il
anything of this kind was to be done he would
settle 1t himself and an attachment was ISSUED
for McManus, The hearing was continued
until to-day.
Frank Mallory is the blood who was ar
rested in company with faded damsel named
Ella French in front of Third street restaur
ant Sunday night, and they were on bender
both parties being beautifully budged. Or
the way TO the city hall the Miss French
jumped from the cutter and ran down Third
street, but her escape was prevented by the
gallant Jimmy Nugent, who coralled her anC
was pretty nearly sat upon for his pains
French didn't put in an appearance and bail o.
SO was forfeited. Her partner was released
on paying similar sum.
The concluding party of the series undel
the auspices of the Liederkranz singing so
city took place at Pfeifer's hall last evening
The affair assumed the shape of grand ball
which drew out large attendance, and which
was productive of q jolly time and infinite
msrriment;; The music was furnished BY
STEMS orchestra, which supplied the melody
for programme of twenty-five dancing mum
bers. A leading feature Of the evening was @
number of fine selections, rendered by 4 mixed
chorus, nnder the leadership Of Prof. Kerker
The affair was highly enjoyable, and attended
with great success.
a high.toned, independent tramp named
John Murphy, was before hizzoner yesterday
charged with having been drunk and "sassy'
to one of the officers. His perfect candor and
preliminary conduct proved the most refresh
Ing thlng OF the seance. be was sentenced to
five days, but the court offered to suspend
judgment If be would promise 10 leave the
city and not come back. The prisoner said
he was a man of his word and didn't like to
make rash promises. He had been around St.
Paul four or five years, the climate was good
for his health, and he couldn't promise not tc
come back. He went to the roost for fivs
days.
Lawyers will find Moore's Patent Office
Queen Desks at Stees Bros.