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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-20
Last Nights Alarms +.

An alarm was sent in On box s. st 7:49
last evening, caused by fearful smudgs
created By the quitting Of bot ashes, By the
oeeapanfs, into the cellar Of John G. DeT-
ereur, corner Of Park and sbsrburne aSes-
ues, to warm IT up. Chemical No. l soon
spOnged Oul ali signs Of fire from the prem
ises. and the damage resulting was too small
to record
Parties observing the snail coal Office oi
r. B. Dorsn, corner o. Fourth and Market
streets. to be on FIRE al $50 last evening.
rushed 70 ire city baIl where Jsilor O'Keete
sent in 4 still alarm 10 central fire hall, n
which the department promptly .resv0nded.
and with the use Of ares and clinical No
the asmes. Ehich bad burst through the
roof, sere speedily extinguishsd. Tie Gre
eanght from Sd ovsThezied stoTspips eLim-
ley, and the Ioss vas 2bOri S2s--
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-20
Carnival Appointments.

The different ladies and gentlemen COM
prising the Spanish department will hold a
complete rehearsal at 1880 p. m, Wednesday,
in the parlors of the Metropolitan hotel.
The rehearsal of the Egyptian booth, which
was announced for Thursday evening, has
been changed to Friday evening, in the par
lors of the Merchants hotel at 80 O'Clock.
Full dress rehearsals of the Greek depart
ment will be held at the Metropolitan hotel
Wednesday. Thursday an Saturday even
ings. All members of this booth must be
present on these evenings to insure the sue
cess of their part of the programme.
Thursday evening the French department
will hold general meeting in the parlors of
the Metropolitan hotel. a full attendance is
very important
The Carnival guard rehearse every after
noon at the armory. Yesterday the manual
of arms was executed with almost faultless
precision, the command being given by the
captain, Miss Ida Comstock. Their uniforms
were delivered to them yesterday and nfany
were the EXPLANATIONS of delight as The
iaunty caps and brass buttons met their
sight. The following is list of the rank
and file:
Miss Ida Comstock, captain.
Miss Marian Craig, color sergeant.
Miss Helen Smith, first sergeant.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-20
dedicated Cfnars.

Prof. Ufford, the principal of the schools
at Casselton, and editor Of the English aud
literary departments of the Courier, is a gem
tleman of rare righteousness aud enjoys q
good joke more than the choicest extract Of
grape, corn or other vegetables. On a recent
visit to Fargo he procured box of extra
choice cigars which he happened TO leave in
his room at the hotel when he vacated 1t. A
commercial was assigned the room, and on
going back to look after the cigars they could
not be found, and neither the commercial
traveller, clerk nor any one about thes house
had seen them. The Prof then stated TO the
clerk that he did not care for the loss of the
cigars, but they had been medicated and
each of them contained deadly poison; a
single drop of which would Instantly kill
man. The alarmed clerk said If that was the
case they must be found An apparent
search was made, and the box was soon
banded to the Prof. The commercial trav-
.eer then approached the Prof. and said,
''Prof., did you say those cigars were medi-
Gated, and contained deadly poison!"
Yes" ''Will you tell me what the poison
is!'' "Oh, yes, it is nicotine" ell"
The victimised commercial traveller then
leads the way to the liquid refreshment
room, and medicated cigars are tried
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-20
THE CRIMINAL CALENDAR.
Indictments Found by the Grand Jury
and Arrangements for Pleading.

nuQ
The following against whom the grand
jury found bills of indictment were arraigned
yesterday afternoon before Judge Simons,
in the jury session of the district court to
plead to the same.
State of Minnesota VS.. w. C. Lattimer,
larceny; not guilty. The defendant gave
$1,000 bonds with f. G. Rogers and c. j..
Roher as sureties for his appearance for trial
at the present term of court
State of Minnesota VS.. Fl. Sherman, lar
ceny from person; not guilty.
State of Minnesota vs.. James Seaman, lar
ceny; not guilty.
State of Minnesota VS.. James Custer, lar
ceny; not guilty.
State of Minnesota VS.. Fred Greenwood.
assault with attempt to commit rape; not
guilty.
State OF Minnesota VS.. II. J. Clifton, lar
ceny from dwelling; not guilty.
The following are those indicted who have
not yet been brought into court to plead:
John Warne; keeping house Of i'll fame
resorted to for prostitution.
Ri. Diamond; larceny.
John Cayne; rape.
John O'Neil; obtaining money under false
pretenses.
II. Lutz; larceny from a shop
John Banning; larceny from the person.
G. w. Dorland; larceny.
Leon Franks and T. f. Momford; having
in possession with intent to sell lottery
tickets.
VIM. Smith: rape.
John Kelly, Chris Henderson and John
Brown, larceny from a shop.
John OHalloran, larceny from the per-
son.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-20
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Mr.. Mann, the flag raiser at the CAPITOL
had the misfortune to badly freeze both ms
hands yesterday, while in the performance oil
his duty. This will probably create the ne
cessity Of an assistant, and it may raise the
question of pension.
There was an arctic chill In the chamber
yesterday,
Hon. r. Patterson, member Of the last
preeeding house from Carver county, was
among the visitors to the sitting body yes
terday.
The attempt to hold a session yesterday
was dismal failure A bare quorum re-
sponded 20 the roll call and the concurrent
resolution Of Mr. Cornish, but roll call i'm
mediately following on a resolution to ap-
point two more clerks showed no quorum
present, and an adjournment followed.
1t is understood that Mr.. L. P. Wade, a
well known colorel man of this city, has pre-
pared bill, now in the hands of James II.
Drake. of the Ramsey county delegation, for
the more specific declaration and better pro-
lection Of the rights OF colored men at thea
tiers. in railroad and street cars, and at all
places of public resort.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-20
BuRR'S BUSINESS
Was Only Average Yesterday, with
Penalties Attached In Most

II Is one Of the sad and dangerous tenden-
cies Of the tines when men arraigued on the
charge OF theft confess that they steal in
order to have, a chance to 90 10 the work
house; and vet such Is the fact, as may have
been seen a score OF times in the police court
since the advent Of the extreme cold weather.
When Geo Ryan was charged yesterday
with stealing two turkeys, he made q clean
breast OF il and remarked that he was glad OF
1t, the fact being that man with an empty
stomach and scarcely clothes enough on his
back 10 cover his nakedness, doesn't stand
much show against weather that Is twenty
below. He was sent out for thirty days and
workhouse life viii be picnic for him.
john Laforsl, another sinner OF the Same
strip, was charged with stealing pair
of shoes aud wooden shirt from
in front Of a store at Seventh and Rosabel
streets. He Is bad yOuugsier and the court
committed him for ninety days to keep him
out oil harms way.
John Hanson, genteel looking young
fellow, was charged with stealing a buffalo
robe; he is a book agent and the robe was
found in his possession; on being arraigned
he explained that he had gotten the robe
from coaehman, the condition being that
he was 20 trade s. album for 1t. The latter
didn't msterialize, and the sad-eyed young
man was sent to the quay for sixty days, this
Leiug the frst instance of where a book
gent ever got the worst Of II.
There is something very vicious and wrong
sbout 4 man whozwill sell Sud chain light
ming, warranted 10 paralyzs the hardest kid
ney on sight, 10 boz Of fourteen years.
Anon the Irisoners in the bull pen yesterday
was PItrick McNerney, lad Of fourteen ripe
winters. who was charged with having been
bind drunk: his sepses had been so thor
oughly saturated with ''pete" whisky that
ne con dn't remember where he had been,
and ia lge Burr gave him ten days in which
to recover his balance.
Thomas Gehgau was charged with keeping
his driukery open after midnight, and the
b, airing was set for to-day.
Pete Francis Is chronic wife mauler.
and he has been up several times FOR black
il the optic Of his better half. He went
b, me full OF booze Saturday night. and was
In the act Of inficiing the usual whipping on
his wife when be was yanked. The brute
went ont for thirty days.
George Miller il another duck who is al
", IS abusing his wife: be vas up yesterday
on the charge Of assaulting Der, and when
ar sign ID be said he wanted to quit her; the
W, man vas Of the same frame Of mind, and
II vas agreed that they shoald part, the UNI
derstan ling being that sns is to take the fnr-
niiure and 20 home to her mother. Mean.
time be gave bonds TO keep the peace.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-20
Supreme Court Hearing on the Seventh
Street Improvement.

The petition for writ Of certiorari in the
case OF the state of Minnesota ex rel. Joseph
Berger ct al. vs.. the District Court Of Ramsey
County, was argued at length In yesterdays
session Of the supreme court by Hon. W. P.
Murray for the city, and James
B. Beals Esq, for the petitioners, and
submitted for consideration and decision.
Mfr. Beas made fine effort for his clients
while Mr.. Murray was on the keen edge in
his argument. Amoug the points presented
why the writ should be granted was that the
board of public works failed to assess whole
block on the east side Of the ill; that certain
sections of the law under which the ASSESS
inent was made were repealed by the leglsla-
ture In 1888. anu that the improvement was
one which on account Of its general benefits
to the whole city should only be as
sessed for is cost In installments upon tile
whole city and not loaded upon property
holders on the street on either side OF the
I'm provement alone.
As the matter stands the decision OF the
higher court on this vexed question will be
looked for bysll citizens with more than
usual Interest
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-20
Legisla,iee GIin,sngs.

The northern papers are drawing this
moral from the situation at Bismarck, which
is the moral the southern members of the
Legislature desire to teach: North and South
Dakota cannot affiliate, and this fact is the
strongest possible argument against admis-
sion as whole.
The jamestown Alert thinks the reason
the south left the north the two chaplains
in the legislature was that that section would
81 md most in need Of divine consolation
during the session.
The representative from Wahpeton is one
Of the youngest members Of the legislature,
as some will infer from this statement by
the GAZETTE: Hon p. j. McCumber, like all
other members elect Of the legislature, re-
eeiyed passes over the railroads OF the terri
tory. But he pays bis fare TO and from Bis
marck, and intends 10 do 50, we believe, In
all cases where ne draws mileage from the
territorg.
Ali the Bismarck correspondents agree that
the legislators are as fine body Of Law
makers as any state can furnish, and az Biz
rnarck has few TEN ptations, their friends
need feel little solcitude. In the council the
Youngest member is c. u. Austin, a:six-foot
four brother Of former Minnesofa COVER
nor, now at Fargo, aged twenty eight, and
the oldest f. DR.. Kennedy, Of Brown, sixty
In the house McCumber, OF WshpetOu, and
II. 5. Oliver, OF Lisbon, are twenty-six,
and Baysrd, Of Turner, ffiy-eight. The
average age Is thirty-Dine. There are sixteen
in the legislature who came 10 Dakota from
Iowa, fifteen from Minnesota, eleven from
Wisconsin. eleven from Illinois, two from
Ohio. two from New York, two from Nebraska,
two from Maine, two from Vermont, aud one
from each Of the states Of Kansas, PeDnsyI-
vauia, District Of Columbia, California and
Indiana There are tbirty-twO lawyers In
the legislature, two bankers, two physicians,
two Journalists. one civil engineer, ten ner-
chants, ole real estate agent and tbirty-tarse
farmers.
The special partisans Of Delegate Raymond
are in eIee over the action Of The south In
taxing the Offices in the legislature, a. il LAYS
out some Of the fellows who helped defeat the
ken-lemsn at Pierre. The Grafton Hsraid
SAYS: North Dakota has got the cold sbouI-
der Ne DO not blame South Dakota for ils
action; ''put beggar on horseback zpd
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-20
he'll ride to the DEVIL" holds good in Yank-
on, Bismarck, or any other place,

he'll ride to the devil,'' holds good in Yank-
ton, Bismarck, or any other place
The Yankton Press is probably correct in
this, referring to the organization of the leg
islature in case the contestants agree to vote
with the south, which is reported to be the
case; Ihe result seals the fate of La Moure
and Walsh, whose council seats are contested,
unless they make out clean cases of I'M
doubted right, exceedingly difficult tasks, if
we read the evidence correctly.
1t is now discovered that Bismarck has
always been red hot for division. Three
years ago it is remembered by old settlers
that the Democrats did send to Washington
some petitions against division, but the vote
since shows that the Democrats have about
all moved away or died. 1t is alleged that
the petitions referred to by Senator Vest must
be these old ones now repuaiated. The mod
esty so natural and becoming to the place
has caused some delicacy in insisting upon
separation until quite sure that the south
really wanted it; but since the session COM
menced the papers are quite positive on the
point.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-20
Rotttfmn Ref1Orf.

Called TO order at 1915 By Speaker Gibbs.
PRAYER by Chaplain Harrington.
Roll call showing ffty-three members
present--one more than quorum.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION.
Mr.. Cornish, of Ramsey, offered the fol-
lowing resolution, which was adopted.
WHEREAS, The senate of the United States
passed certain resolutions of date of April %,
1884. directing the hon orable secretary of war
to have, examine and procure information as
20 cost, condition and value of the Portage
Lake and Lake Superior Ship Canal com
pauy's canal, and the Portage Lake
and River improvement company
canal, canals that cut and chan
mel across the base of Point KeeweeDaw Bay
TO Lake SUPERIOR said examination to be
made with view to determining a fair value
OF said canals, and
WHEaEAs, The honorable secretary of war
designated Col. o. NJ. Poe, of the United
States army TO make full examination of the Sc
improvements and report all the facts in ac-
cordance with the terms OF said senate reso-
luton and,
WHEREAS, the honorable secretary OF war,
after receiving a full and careful report made
by Col Poe, die submit his report ~ the SEN
wherein the purchase OF these two canals is
recommended at fair and reasonable price,
and that they be made free water ways To the
commerce Of the northwest aud the great
lakes; and,
WHEREAS, the tolls and tonnage dues col
lected by these companies are a serious bur-
den 10 important Industries and a large
number Of people who are mainly supplied
by these canals, and also serious tax TO the
vessel interests and the commerce passing
through them to the northwest; and,
WHEREAS, These canals form important
channels that should be made free TO the
treat commerce of the northwest, and that is
tributary to Lake Superior; and
= WHEREAS, The general use Of these canals
Ihorten the distance through Lake Superior
TIA these canals over 200 miles in going east
and west, and permits Of a quiet and safe
passage, avoiding the most turbulent and
unsafe portions Of Lake Superior; and
WHEREAS, These canals may be made har-
bors Of refuge when Lake Superior Is the
most dangerous In navigating, and when
these canals may be made the most available
shelters from the storms that occasion seri-
Gus disaster ON the lake and In the vicinity
Of these canals; and therefore be- IL
Resolrca, By the house of representatives,,
The senate concurring therein, that our sena-
atots and representatives in congress be
lrgcd 10 use their influence In procuring
Iuch legislation as will result I'm acquiring
the title 10 these canals To- the United States
for the purpose OF making them free water
says 10 the commerce of Lake Superior and
The northwest.
ResDlyui. That the clerk of the house be in
Itructed 10 furnish certified copies of the
foregoing resolutions TO each senator and
representative in congress from the state Of
Minnesota.
A resolution by Mr.. Batchelder OF Henue-
pin, for the appointment OF clerks for the
engrussing and enrolling committee, was
lost, not quorum voting.
Mr. Drake, Of Ramsey, moved the house
adjourn. Adopted on a division.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-20
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
Grading Mississippi Street Contract
Awarded - Specifications APP
proved-0ther Minor Bust
ness Transaeted.

At yesterdays meeting Of the board Of
and Mr.. Harrington presiding, the following
business was transacted
The following bids we're received for
grading Mississippi street at an
estimated cost Of sl4,50O: J. d.
Neviu SIC, 994; Jas. Mcdonald, So. 625;
=. +. o'Haliorau, tlt.150; Matt Breen. SlS, =
S35; A. Guerard, Sl4,525; p Il. Thornton,
Si9,gql; E. J. Bell, t4,S54.I5. Awarded to
T. +. orHalloran.
In the matter OF the assessment for open
ing, widening ami extension OF Sturgis
street. from Seventh 10 Garfield street. all
proceedings were anuulled.
Corrections of assessment against lots IL
and i3, block LIS, ROtcrisous addition. for
grading Wnifred sud Siarkey streets were
adjourned 10 January 20.
The assessment for construction, relaxing
and repairing sidewalks under contract Of
George ". Reese estimate No. % from April
fio November I, 1854, was confirmed.
~ Correction we're ordered in the assessment
agaiust lots Is and u. block 1. whkncv's
subdivision of Brewster's addition. for
change Of grade on Park avenue
aud other streets. AID tn lots 6 aud . block
81, ThOs. Dsly's subdivision Of blocks Is aud
81, Stiuson, Brown X Ram Sey's addition
Iud made in assessments against lots (. >
aud 8, block -, Warren X Refs addition. for
grading and guttering Harrington avenue.
The specifications for grading Universitv
sveuue frim Rice street 70 GrSnt street were
approved and the clerk authorized to adver.
tse Tor bids.
Tie matter 81 a change Of grade Of Mis-
sissippi street between the north line Of the
rfxfF ~ way ot the ST Paul. Minneapolis *
esaait0aa railway, sud the north nue Of
Ackcr sireet vest. az an estimated cost Of
$50. aSs sent % the council With favorA-
BE rrport.
The assessment against los 20, hiock 10.
Ewing 4 Chute's addition. Tor change 81
grade on PARK avenue and other STREETS.
(Fusns Lambrscht, supposed ovner,) vas ~
duced sSo.
TIE matter o. The Construction Of a sewer
on Washington street, between Eagle and
Chestnut street. .; an estimated cost % as.
was sent to The council with favorable re-
port
In the tnatter 81 the Oakialc avenue grad
Ing, tbs elsrS wss ordered to give nosiee 81
corrections a. 30 block Is. Woodbury. & Cases
addition. aud 50 procure abstract x IAvton :
rearranxssnent u said block.
Lieenecs wers granted 30 samrs Hanson
efd Hans Hanson as civ drsia e6atraescrs.
The matter u correcting TIE assessment
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-20
Second Regiment Reunion.

The local committees have perfected ar
rapgements for the reunion which will com
menee at the room in Union block, corner
Of Fourth and Cedar streets, st 2 O'Clock to-
morrow afternoon. Visiting members VIII
be qusrtered at the Windsor hotel. Mem
bers Of the reception committee viii meet
coming comrades at the Union depot and
supply them with badges. any member who
NAV be missed by the reception committee
il requested TO 90 direct 20 the hotel OK 20 the
reunion room. where be will find comrades
gIad TO se, him. Gov. Hubbard, Gen. john
son anu Gen. Ssnbotn haze kindly consented
70 be present and address the bows
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-20

for the grading of Winifred and Starkey
streets, as to lots IL and Is, block ITS, Rob-
ertson's addition to West st. Paul, was re-
ferred TO the city attorney for report as to
when said lot IS was transferred to the Min
nesota u Northwestern Railway company.
The petition of P. II. Smith for an adjust
ment of damages on his property by the
Douglas street grade was referred to the en-
glneer for report.
Estimates to the amount of So, 542 were
approved and allowed.
Adjourned
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-20
Verdict of a Jury Set gersie.

Justice Berry, OF the supreme cor-tt, din. an
opinion made public yesterday set yside the
$2,91S verdict of Ramsey county jury as
damages for false Imprisonment in the case
Of Ozra NJ. Woodward. Of Hitchcock, Dakota,
against stephen !. Glidden Of the wholesale
grocery firm Of Glidden, Griggs & Co., OF
this city, as excessive. Mr.. Glidden was re-
fused new trial by Judge Brill and there
upon carried the case to the higher court. In
his opinion Judge Berry says that the
manner In which Woodward, a creditor
of the above firm had disposed of his prop
erty was well calculated to excite the sus-
picion of those he was indebted to, as he had
no money to pay his bills. II was evident
that appellant had him arrested to endeavor
TO force a settlement, and both the arrest and
process were illegal. His confinement at the
city hall for three hours was not made with
violence or publicity, but was violation Of
his feelings only He Is entitled 10 dam
ages for false Imprisonment, and TO COM
prnsatory and punitive damages, but
jury must use reason in n yer
dict, even against a wilful wrong
doer, and If the larger part Of the snrn given
In this instance was for Il punitive purpose 1t
was not within reasonable limits. This YER
diet is grossly excessive and exhorbitant, and
that II was given by the jury under passion
or prejudice Is the only way to account for
II. The court below erred In not granting n
new trial TO appellant and the same is now
ordered.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-20
Minnesota Historical Society.

The annual meeting of this institution was
held yesterday afternoon at its rooms at $3.50
O'Clock. Gen. Sibley, president, took the
chair and called the meeting to order. There
was large attendance present. After some
preliminary business, the reports of the
officers were read. The following eommuni-
cation was read from the president of the
society:
ST. PAUL, Jan. 10, 1856. Fletcher Will
Jams. Esq, secretary Historical society
Dear Sir: The accompanying document is
the manuscript from which the first message
of the governor elect Of the state read in his
first message to the state legislature, June,
10, 1858. The then secretary of state, the
Hon. Francis Baasen, has returned 1t to me
with the statement that committed thepaper
to his charge with the understanding that. of
was to return 1t to me at the expiration he
twenty-five years, If we were both living, aud
he has done 50. at his instance place it with
the historical society, asit-is OF more or less
interest in connection with the early history
of the state. Truly yours, az
HENRY H. SIBLEY.
The thanks of the society were returned to
its president for this interesting gift.
The society then proceeded to ballot for
thirty councillors, to serve for three years.
After canvassing the result the following
we're found chosen a.,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-20
Building Permits.

Building Inspector Johnson issued build
ing permits as follows yesterday:
Jscoo Bosrengsou. one st0fy frame dwell
ing. lSI34, esst side Of Woodbridge street,
between Wazaia and NaifOrd. s400.
Johann GobliDsch. ore story barn, 10X14.
south sije Of Easn suees, between haekubiu
ar d Keat. flO0.
Kate Wilson. oae ard 0ne-hzsf story frame
dwelling. 24x32. north side Of Marsnzil
avenue. between FISK and Vietoria. 81 500.
Chas- l. Tracy. one and One-haH story
frame barn, 2ox2s. east side Of Bates avenue,
bstsees Fifth ana Sixfa, $3.50.
John 81 Carlson, one aud ore-hah story
frame addition to barn, 10xls, north side o.
IslehzTt street.. between RaTouR and Rice,
500.