Daily globe., 1881-02-23
CITY GLOBULES.

verdict for s217 2S in favor of plaintiff
returned in the district court yesterday in the
case of E P Webb against Geo. W. Wemple
The case of Charles vitalis against Costain
g. Cleary was called for trial in the district
court Yesterday and dismissed for non-appear-
ance of the plaintiff. Meantime the sudden
disappearance of Vitalis becomes more OF
mystery than ever, and no clue has been dis
covered of his whereabouts.
The district court yesterday forenoon re-
sumed the hearing of the case OF Z. NJ. Dltlhan
against the Peoples Insurance company 10 T1c en-
force nayment of O policy for SS,OUU Inc
court Ground away at the case until alter uIu-
ner, when counsel for defendant moved lor
dismissal on the grounds that no sTmclen'
case of action had been maze OUT ih0 ino'
ton was heard and granted
At the police court yesterday there was. an
absence of business and dearth OF anything
lil,e news The festive bull pen was deserted,
and everything wore a holiday appearance.
There was only one case and that came up on
. continuance, being the case OF the State
against Daniel Needham, the precocious
voungster who stood charged with trying to
bore DAYLIGHT through the head of another
oomin named McManus. 1t was shown that
defendant had fired the shot, but the defense
set ND that II had been aimed alta dog. Sever
al witnesses testified to having seen the dog
fred at, and the defendant was discharged with
a severe reprimand.
The testimonial ball given at Pfeifer's hall,
last evening, in honor of Prof Stein, of the
Great Union band orchestra, proved a most
lattering and enjoyable success. The friends
of Prof. Stein turned out in large numbers,
and the worthy beneficiary enacted the duties
ofmine host in manner but little short of
perfection. Dancing formed the conspicuous
feature of the entertainment, the music for
which was furnished in faultless style by an
orchestra composed of twenty-eight pieces.
The charming effect produced by this mag
be adequately described The festivities lasted
until morning, and all present enjoyed good
time.
An exceedingly pleasant affair transplred at
the office Of the st. Paul Foundry and manu-
featuring works Monday evening, being the
presentation of handsome testimonial to the
foreman of the works, Mr.. W. R. sherwood.
The occasion was intended to signalize the de-
partnre of the latter from the works, that
gentlemen being about to engage in business
for himself in this city, and the affair was
gotten up by the employees of the works.
The gift consisted of an elaborate full tea set
of solid silver, the designs being elegant, rich
and costly. The presentation address was
made by Mr.. II. A. Young, and was gracefully
responded to by the beneficiary. 1t was q
most delightful affair throughout
A Minneapolis granger named W. j. Tur-
ner visited the police headquarters yesterday
afternoon and stated that he had been robbed
of silver watch and five dollars in Ahern's
saloon, corner of Fifth and Minnesota streets.
Officer Clouse visited the place and arrested a
man named Mike Murphy, whom Turner
pointed out as having committed the robbery.
Subsequently Officer Nugent called at the
saloon and recovered the watch from Ahren,
who tells an entirely different story from Tur-
ner, who claimed to have been held up. The
other side state that Turner visited the place
and invited Murphy to play game Of seven
up. They played, and the former lost his
watch and money. The watch was afterwards
turned over to Ahern.
There is great enthusiasm in regard to the
approaching demonstration to be held at the
Opera House next Thursday evening, under the
auspices of the ladies of the Fanny Parnell
land league. Tickets have been sold in great
numbers, and the Opera House will doubtless
be filled to overfowing. A most interesting
programme has been arranged, consisting of
vocal and instrumental music by some of the
best home talent, readings by st. Paul's favor
ite elocutionists, the Misses Banning, and short
addresses by Rev. Father McGorick and 9th
ers. Besides this the object is one that awak-
ems the deepest interest just at this time,
namely, to raise funds "to assist the women OF
ireland to defend their homes" after the pas
sage Of the coercion bill of parliament.