St. Paul daily globe., 1885-04-14
Notes Abolt. Toacn.

DR.. Merrill was much better yesterday,
and he hopes to be out soon.
The Cleon arrived last evening from Os-
ceoa, the first steamer Of the season.
Mr. W.T. Bastow is so i'll from pneumonia
that his mother has been telegraphed for.
Mrs. c. l.. Easton went to st. Paul yester-
day to see her sister-in-law, Mrs. Lou Hugh
son, who is dying.
Owing to the ice at South Saltwater not
having moved the several steamers being re-
paired will not leave the stocks for some
days.
Senator Spooner was in the city yesterday
engaged in the arguments against the sale Of
the property Of the Northwestern Manufac-
turing q Car Co.
The rink band gives \ concert at Music
hall on the 23d inst. There will be an ex-
cellent program, as many Of the musical
people of the city take part.
The steamer Kit Carson is over at this side
OF the lake from her winter mooriugs and is
being made ready for service. Capt. Young
will be in command this season.
A hearing will be had before Judge Nc
Cluer on the 23d instant at II O'Clock in the
case of the creditors against Seymour, Sabn
tS Co. All claims nave been filed some time.
The city council meets tonight, when the
new members take their seats. There win
be much work to get through with, us officers
and committees for next year should be ap-
pointed.
The Omaha road, through the agent, Mr..
Hayden, has had one of the finest billboards
painted by Mr.. Kcefe for them that may be
seen anywhere. 1t is at the corner of Chest
nut and Main streets.
The schools had a large attendance yester-
day, especially for the first after holidays.
Miss Alcott was in her place at the bigh
school and all are glad to have her back, as
she is an excellent teacher.
Nat Goodwin at the Grand opera house
next Monday evening in "The Skating
Rink" The play is an amusing one, and
no doubt many OF the skaters will be present
to see skating in new way.
The concert given by the Sunday school
children on Sunday evening at the Baptist
church was a most successful one. The
church was filled to its utmost capacity. The
The barges being built for the St. Croix
Lumber company at South saltwater are
making rapid progress towards completion, q
large force OF men beng employed to have
them ready for the opening of navigation.
Thomas W Keeue played last evening at
the Grand opera house to q good audience,
who thoroughly enjoyed the manner in which
''Richard III. twas put on the boards. Keene
has lost none of his wonted vigOr, and his
support was all that could be desired.
Mr. Charles Boo is making preparations to
build a block on Second street to the north
OF the track leading to the Florence mill and
close beside it. 1t will be n three. story
building Of frame faced with brick. 1t will
be a great improvement to the street.
Travel is increasing at great rate. Yes
teriay the Sawyer house had over sixty
guests, and reminded Mr.. Lowell OF the
summer OF 1851. He SAYS that travel is
good for this time Of the year and much bet
Ter than Il was at the same date last year.
Mr.. NJ. G. Burkhardt died at the Rochester
hospital Tor the insane on Sunday evening.
Air Douglas. his son-in-law, left yesterday
afternoon TO bring the body here, returning
at $50 this evening by the Omaha road.
The remSius will be embalmed here and
taken 10 Cincinnati for interment
Mr.. James Mathews is reported to be a can
didatc FOR the sssessorship, and as he is we'll
acquainted in the city he should be able to
decide the value Of property. He says there
arc several aspiring 10 that position. The
chief contest, however viii be between John
NJ. McCarty. assessor last year, and J. D.
McComo, who was alderman last year from
the Second ward and president OF the
council.
The steamers in port are being put in
order. The Kit Carson had steam up yester-
day, ard men are on board the boats belong
ing to the Clark transportation Co. getting
them 10 order. The pile driver az the boom
has moved into position in the river, having
steam up, and wiz De az work in dav or
two. TIE CIcOn Is expected TODAY from
Taylor's Falls, where she has gone from
Osce0la. The lake is open for : consider
abe distance below the bridge aud the ice IS
disappearing.
TssiffEG Cards for Pee Dogs
The latest scheme With society young ia
dies is visiting card Tor their pet dogs. TIE
.ard is aboutan inch long aud three-QDarters