St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-23
iSfilLicnfer Nofes.

StflItcater Notes.
Miss Parmeler left yesterday to spend a
few weeks with friends in Fergus Falls
The new building of the hook and ladder
is ready for occupancy, the driveway to it
being finished.
The Ancient order of Hibsrnins are, to
have picnic on August 1S, of which We will
give full explanation.
DR.. j. D. Kinkle has got back to the city
after an absence of ten years, and may be
found up stairs over the New Idea, los
North Main street.
Why is there such rush to J. II Pratt's new
meat shop at 212 North Main street? Because
ne Keeps only the best meats, which he sells at
the lowest living profit.
The painters are at work at the offices of
the Omaha road here, and they will be much
improved thereby. Not only the main office,
but the waiting room will be attended to.
All the lovers of base ball should be on
the grounds to-day, when one of the best
games OF the season will be played. Do not
fail to be at the base ball park to see the last
games between the home team and the Terre
Hautes.
The county board of equalization met on
Monday, and after doing very small
amount OF business adjourned until Wednes-
day the Both, when they set the remainder
of the work. On Monday the 2Sth they meet
as county commissioners
There will be a special train on the Omaha
road on Wednesday evening from Minneap-
fhut MI, Oh n.Qn
direct to Saltwater without stopping at st.
Paul. This will be great convenience to
those who have been at Minneapolis during
the grand parade of the veterans.
Mr.. Julius Rees, prominent merchant
and old resident of the city, left yesterday
for Wheeling, w. Va, on very pleasant
cuisines, as there, on August 6, he will be
united In marriage to Miss Lena Steinfeld,
one Of the bells Of teat city, which is noted
for the beauty of its fair sex. We congratu-
late Mr.. Rees on his choice, and trust that
much happiness is in store for him.
The members of Miller Post No. 1, G. A..
r., to the number of about fifty left yester-
day morning by the Omaha train, special
car being attached for their accom- odation.
They marched to the station from their hall
to the music of the fife and drum. They
were fine body of men, and one is surprised
to see them looking so fresh and healthy.
The great majority of Miller Post No. 1 would
be ready, should duty call, to stand the
fatigue of another campaign. Commander
Reed was in charge of the Post
A young man, whose name 1t is difficult
to find out, claimed that he was waylaid and
robbed on Monday night, just north of the
prison, by four men, and that they took from
him about $40, leaving him dead broke
what renders the matter rather thin is he
did not report his loss to the police. We
wonder in which one of the houses he lost
his money whether across the lake or on this
side. However, 1t is good plea to get more
money, even though it gives the city bad
name. Young man, own the matter up and
tell just how you lost your shekels. The
highway robbery dodge is too old, and is
worn completely out.
The attention of the authorities is called
to the state of the sidewalks on Main street.
No doubt they are solid enough, but their
irregularity will beat anything in any city.
Each one who erected building did what
seemed right in his own eyes, and built a
sidewalk to suit himself and not the public.
In some parts every few rods can be found
different elevation, and stub toes and pros
trate forms are no unusual thing to see. And
then the strong terms that are used. When
ever the rebuilding of any part of the walks
is required, If there fs any one that has
authority to act, he should see that 1t is built
of uniform height, and not an inch or more
higher than the walks on either side Of the
new portion. Public comfort requires this,
and there is no doubt the enterprising citi-
zens OF Saltwater will do all they can to
make the city equal to any other, and 9TH
ing will tend more to that end than uniform
walks.
To person unacquainted with the city,
nothing surprises more than to learn Of the
circumscribed fire limits. To think that
Commercial street is the northern limit, and
that the fire hall is outside of the limit From
Commercial street north business is being
extended, number of large new frame bust
ness and other places have been erected, and
with one exception built of wood. This is a
dangerous proceeding, and should fire break
out it would endanger the whole business
portion of the city, should north wind pre-
vail But the block from Commercial to
Mulberry streets is about filed up, only one
space being vacant, between the roller skat-
ing rink and the new hotel
on the corner of Mulberry street,
and in that case fire limit ordinance would
be of no benefit. The fire limit should be
extended, and the provisions Of the existing
law rigidly enforced. There appears to be a
laxity in enforcing it, as of late wooden
buildings have been either erected or moved
within the fire limits, and the commissioners
should enforce the law irrespective of persons.
The citizens, for their own protection, should
take this matter up, and see that those in au-
thority do their duty.