Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-04-03
SALTWATER GLOBULES.

Mr.. Crowelrs loss on his barn is com
puted at $223.S9. Fully covered by in
surance.
The examination of Conroy has been
put over until Wednesday morning next.
The complaint against the prisoner is as
sault with dangerous weapon.
tits understood that little dissatisfac-
ton exists in the Republican ranks IN re-
gard to the manner in which the nomina-
zion for city treasurer was made.
A few robins were seen in the woods
south of this city yesterday. They are said
to be the first that have appeared so far in
the season. It is predicted that a snow
storm will follow their arrival.
Frank LOOMS, who recently disposed of
his picture gallery in this city, has located
in st. Paul, where he will engage in the
manufacture of chemicals for the trade,
also of what is known as dry plate.
There is no opposition to Samuel Mat
thews, the Democratic candidate for
mayor, which is pretty good evidence that
the official conduct OF his honor is ap-
proved by the people without distinction
of party.
1t is stated that Democrat named
Denis Boyle will be supported for alder
man in the First ward by the Republicans,
and by some of the first named party who
are dissatisfied with the regular Demo
cratic nominee.
The members of the new military or
ganization will meet on Thursday evening
next at the usual place. Col. Bend, of st.
Paul, will be present to muster the COM
pany into the service of the state All of
those who are DESTROYS of joining the com
pany are requested to be present at the
above stated time.
The regular meeting of the chamber of
commerce yesterday was without quorum
of directors. Mr.. Harrison desired the
postmaster to be requested to furnish better
facilities for the ingress and egress of let
tiers. A few letters of inquiry from East
ern parties were read and referred, after
which the meeting adjourned.
The German Catholic society here have
sold their Third street property to Daniel
Elliott for $4,000. The purchaser, it is
stated, will erect building on the premis-
es, which he will occupy as boarding
house. The sale of this property in a
measure insures the erection of the new
church the coming season by the above
named society.
The election to-day, promises to be the
most exciting contest for city officers that
has occurred here for some years. The
candidates for alderman in the Sixth
ward are pretty evenly matched. The sue
cessful candidate Will have no great
majority. The same may be said of both
the other wards, also of city treasurer,
Mr.. Bucke's chances appear far
the best at present.
When the choral union was formed
number of persons joined it who are
known as associate members. This was
effected by the payment of a fee of not less
than SIS. On the part of the union it was |
agreed that three concerts should be given |
yearly. Two of the three have already |
been given. The third one takes place on |
Friday evening, April Is, at the Presbyte- |
rian church. This entertainment is under
stood to be for the benefit of the associate
and their fri ends.
The Manufacturing and Car company
nave 100 cars to build for the Midland
transportation company. The first work
after the reopening of the shops will
probably be the completing of the above
famed order, after which will be the con- 7
'truction of 800 stock cars for the Northern
Pacific company, which are to be of the
most approved pattern and to contain the
atest Improvements. In addition some
lew device of the Manufacturing com
,any's will be introduced. When com
,leted these cars will be unexcelled for the
purpose for which they are intended.
Yesterday afternoon Harry Hurlburt
nd another colored gentleman undertook
o settle a dispute concerning a board
ill without the aid of the law. The
7ar commenced near the prison, and a
ort of running fight was kept up until the
levator was reached, when a blow from
is opponent brought Mr.. Hurlburt to the
round. The wife of the latter now ap-
earel upon the scene, armed with club.
nth which she dealt the delinquent board
r powerful blow on the head At the
pproach of Officer Mccarthy the boarder I
tarted for the Wisconsin side, with Mac I
4 hot pursuit. Both made fast time over t
le ice, but the pursued succeeded in
eaching the haven of safety, leaving Mac '
} return when he got ready.