Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-02-01
CITY aLoBULEs

Articles of incorporation were filed with the
secretary of state yesterday OF the First UNI
tartan Society of Miunapolis.
William Jones, of Becker county, arrested
for selling whisky to Indians, was sentenced
by Judge Nelson yesterday to pay fine OF $S5
and be Imprisoned for "a hours.
Messrs. Lorenzo Hoyt, James McBrown, +.
Evanson and Thomas Purcell, newly appoint
ed members OF the state board OF trade, hled
their oaths of office with the secretary OF STATE
yesterday.
Hon. Clark W. Thompson, president OF the
State Agricultural society, has invited the
Farmers board of trade, now IN session In 81
Paul, to meet to-day with the State Agricui-
tural society.
The Jury in the case Of E. A. Weller against
the city of st. Paul, in which action was
brought for $500 damages alleged to have
been caused by the opening OF sewer on farK
avenue, returned verdict yesterday morning
for the defendant.
An adjournment meeting of the board OF
public works was held last night, the object
being to consider the assessment for the pro.
posed levee in the Sixth ward. The sup]ect
was partially considered and the meeting adj
journed until tonight.
A state warrant was issued yesterday for the
arrest of a man named Joseph Reilly, charged,
ON complaint of Matthew Dische, with having
set fire TO the dwelling house of complainant,
in Reserve township, on the 30sh OF January.
The case will probably come M to-day
A registered letter from Stickney, D. T.,
PASSED through the st. Paul postoffice yester-
day, directed to the sheriff of Washington, D.
c., containing hangman's loop, with an at
tached note containing the following inscrip-
ton: "For G. Guiteau, from the citizens OF
Stiekney, d. IT,
The appearance of vivid rainbow in the
western sky, between the zenith and the
horizon, yesterday afternoon, attracted the
attention and admiration Of thousands OF the
residents of St. Paul. The phenomena Is re-
garded as something peculiar, especially when
the weather is as clear as 1t was on yesterday.
A couple of nymphs du pave named Nellie
Brown and May Adams were before the court
Yesterday charged with becoming boozed and
raising racket on Third street. The bediz-
ened beauties pleaded not guilty, but they
were fined $40 zach on the testimony of the
officer who made the arrest. They paid the
coin.
The action of the board of education last
night in purchasing the Robert street lots for
the new High School building, was largely
owing to the efforts of Inspectors Donnelly
and 0ppenheim, who warmly advocated their
purchase from the first. The property is GEN.
trally located and was purchased at what is
considered very reasonable figure.
Yesterday afternoon the district court took
up the case of Ralph Brownson against the
city of st. Paul and others for 81 500 damages
alleged to have been done his property by the
changing OF water course on Dayton's bluff,
it being claimed that his premises were food
ed with water. Mr.. W. B. McGrorty repre-
sented the plaintiff and Messrs. Murray and
Rotert the defendant
J. Norm, the young man who snatched a
pocket book from lady named Tillie Heitgon
and afterwards confessed to the theft and gave
himself up, was arraigned before Judge Burr
Yesterday, charged with larceny. He stated
to the court that 1t was his first otfeuse and
that he could assign nothing but hayward
impulse as a reason for having committed it.
He was committed for ninety days.
The case of the city against George Her
man, charged with cruelty beating his step.
daughter was to have come up for hearing in
the police court yesterday morning. At the
hour of hearing Mrs. Herman appeared In the
court supported by friends and it was shown
that she was in very feeble snd delicate con-
dition on account of which her husband was
permitted to 20 home and the case continued
until TO day.
Matthew Dischl, proprietor of saloon on
the Fort road, had narrow escape Monday
night from being burned out. After the
family had retired some miscreant bored a
hole in the side of the house and set fire to 1t.
The blaze was first seen by some of the neigh
bors, who with great difficulty aroused the
family, and by dint nj hard work the fire was
put out The incendiary is suspected and will
be arrested to-day.
In connection with an article concerning
the French leave of Mr.. A. c. Chsseboro and
Mrs. Warner, published in the GLOBE short
time since, the statement that the parties
were supposed to nave eloped was incorrect,
as well known minister of this city reports
that before leaving they were lawfully united
in marriage and that they are at present domi-
ciled in Chicago. This takes the wind out of
the sail SO far as the elopement is concerned.
Odd Fellows block on Wabashaw street
was the scene of delightful reunion last night,
the occasion being reception rendered by the
Odd Fellow lodges Of this city to their brethren
of Minneapolis. The visiting lodges were
represented by members from the North Star,
Rfdgeley and Fraternity lodges of Minneapolis
and members were present from the st.. Paul,
Excelsior, Germania and Union lodges of this
city. A fine banquet was spread and a most
enjoyable evening was passed.
Gov, Hubbard has modified, or rather
amended, the rule of his predecessor as to the
publication of applications for pardon. The
rule, as lnaugurated under Gov. Pillsbury, re-
quired publication of the application for par
don, with the names thereto, In two papers,
published at the state capital. As amended
by Gov. Hubbard. publication Is to be made
In one paper at the state capital, while another
publication Is to he made in paper at the
county, seat of the county in which the trial
took piece.
Judge Brill was engaged yesterday in trying
the case of Matilda Pollard against Eugene
Pollard alias Finch, in which action was
brought for divorce and alimony. 1t will be
remembered that defendant was prosecuted by
his wife about year ago for bigamy and
found guilty. The romantic circumstances
of the case at that time, creating quite a fu-
rore. The present action is brought by his
first wife for legal separation and division of
the property. Messrs. O'Brien & Eller appear
for plaintiff and I. V. D. Heard and VIM.
Louis Kelly for the defendant.
Special agent of the treasury department
Mr.. John Douglas, returned to st. Paul yes
ter1ay, from Chicago, where he has been en-
paoad in Investigating the charges of alleged