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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-30
A STRANGE MAN.
A Brief Visit From an Ex-COnvict
and Newspaper Man.

a DI16H VIBht Il EOMA tsA4 AIA-OO1A AZ =
and Newspaper Man.
'sNature hath framed strange fellows in
her time" and one of them came into the
GLOBE Office yesterday afternoon. There
were traces in his face and garb of hard
luck. Apparently he was 80 years old. He
wore suit of clothes that were somewhat
shabby, but not ragged, and bis hair was
closely cropped. His manners were those
of gentleman, and in his breath was a
smell of beer and whisky, taken, he said,
with good-natured foreigner, because he
had complimented the latterS native land.
81 used to be a newspaper man, though
lately I've been in prison." said he, after he
had taken seat, ''and / wouldn't mind
turning In something for tomorrow morn
ing's paper. 1 have been in prison six
months and can mOralize on the effects OF
prison life."
He was told that the prison department
was covered and that the office was busy.
Il could write you a poem on prison
life," said he, land not moralize, but just
give pen pictures of the gloomy bars, the
harsh treatment and the terrible machine
with which they hang up mel by their
thumbs"
He was told that this would be a ''chest-
nut"
Il could write you personal" he per-
sisted. ,,'er.f..r. a..
He was told that he might do so, and
was handed block of copy paper. He
took pencil, and in two or three minutes
handed the following to the reporter next
whom he had been sitting:
''Mr. William E. Griffin, an old-time journal
ist who has seen better times, came into our
Office, and despite the rags in which he was
clothed, we recognized member of our pro-
feSsion in his gentlemanly conduct. He has
had streak of hard luck, so to speak. While
engaged in the political war ofwords last fall
he shot at negro in Davenport, Ia, and
coming fresh from prison life and expert
ence, we find the old local reporter as he
always was, a champion of morality, despite
his garb, negroes, politics and prison fare to
the contrary
He was told that his name should be men
toned in the GLOBE.
Il will leave you poem, anyway" he
continued, and taking his pencil again he
scratched down half dozen or more STAN
zas. One of them made the statement that
all men believed the bars were innocent.
and the next two were as follows:
I can prove the same by horsethief's grief,
Which act surpasseth my own belief.
In the course of legal right
They called it horse. He swore twas a
mare,
Yet mercy the law had none to spare;
No wonder he means at night.
The outrager, sneak, pickpocket and thug
Are easily read by the cut of each mug,
If facial expression is true.
Phrenology here, despite her great fame,
Would find a few bumps she'd forgotten to
name,
So give the professor his due.
This he handed the reporter and went
from the office. He was a curious cOmbina-
ton.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-30
Arrested for Forgery.

A. r. Matthews, who has been engaged
doing carpenter work around Dickinson's
new store, was arrested yesterday after
noon for obtaining money under false pre-
lenses. On Saturday evening he entered
the store and asked to have $40 check on
the Second National bank cashed. The
check was signed by Alex Wilson, Broad
way. He said he had received it too late
to have it cashed at the bank and he was
in need of the money. The check was ac-
cordingly cashed, but was refused on pre-
sentation to the bank yesterday. Mr..
Dickinson's special detective, Walsh, was
at once sent to find Matthews, who was
placed under arrest and turned over to
Officer Bahr. He was taken to the city hall
and charged as above. On his person was
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-30
THE HOME OF THE DEAD.
Annual Meeting of the st. Paul
Cemetery Association.

The annual meeting of the Oakland
Cemetery association was held yesterday,
with j. D. Ludden in the chair. The pres
ident, Hon. FL. FL. Sibley, and trustees of
the association, submitted their annual re-
port. 1t says that in addition to a number
of other improvements, propagating house
has been erected during the year and placed
in operation; conservatory has also been
fitted UP in connection with the chapel, and
placed in charge of a skilled horticulturist.
Much has also been done to beautify
and improve the grounds, for which OBJ
ject all profits are used. Of the Sc, 900
which has accumulated during the year,
half has been placed on improvements and
the balance will be spent on prospective
ones The report concludes by saying
Everything will be done to insure the
beauty and permanency of the cemetery,
and doubtless for all coming time will be
spot attractive in its character, faithfully
guarded. and an object of pride to the citi-
zens of st. Paul"
The treasurer, r. Marvin, submitted his
report, showing the total receipts to have
been SIT, 26S.15, with disbursements
amounting to SIG, 290.07, leaving balance
Of $97S.0S on hand.
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.
Coupled with the report was the follow
ing financial statement of the affairs of the
association:
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-30

formal affair, and after each has had an OPP
portunity of shaking hands with the gentle
man whose name the house bears, the party
will adjourn to the dining-room for the in
itial banquet Of the house, which will be, it
is said elaborate. Music will be furnished
for the evening, and, of course, there will
be speeches, eight of which have been ar
ranged by the committee. To perfect the
arrangements in all details, meeting OF
the committee will be held this morning.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-30

Egbert Cowles, Minneapolis & Albert Lea
route, vice Frank Tousley, removed; c. d.
Purdy of Lansing, Ia, ST. Paul & Nc
Gregor route, vice Fred Wilson, resigned.
st. Paul Lodge No. Q, I. o. o. F., will
give an excursion the Fourth of July on
one Of the steamboats, down the river. A
barge will be lashed to the side and band
will be engaged for the benefit of those
wishing to dance. The excursion will be
to point on the river near Red Rock,
where landing will be made and lunch
served.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-30

Mr.. Murray called attention to the fact
that none of the roads to the fair grounds
had been put in condition, and it looked as
if they would not be attended to in time.
After talking the matter over it was finally
concluded to have the resolution, adopted
April 20, again sent to the council. that the
mayor be requested to call a special meet
ing of the council for this tuesday even
ing, and that the county commissioners be
invited to be present.
The motion of Mr.. McClung in favor OF
parks, boulevards, etc., that was laid over
last week, was again laid over.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-30
Death Of Mrs. George seibert.

Mrs. George Seibert died yesterday after
noon, after lingering illness Of about
years duration. Her maiden name was
Albrecht, sister of Mr.. Christian Albrecht
and half-sister of Ernst and Carl Albrecht,
this city. She had been the wife Of Mr..
George Seibert, the well-known musician,
for nearly twenty seven years, and that no
man ever had truer or more helpful COM
panion, all who know the family can tes-
tify. She leaves four children, Louise
Fred, George and Herman. Hers was
motherly heart, full of goodness and purity,
and she was beloved by all who knew her.
The funeral will occur Wednesday at 1890
o'clock, from her late residence on Tenth
street.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-30
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
A Grist of Routine Business Dis
posed of Yesterday.

The board of public works met yesterday
afternoon and awarded contracts as follows:
Grading ST. Peter street, to P. II. Thorn
ton, at $1.797; Rice street sewer, John W.
Doherty &c Co., at So, 249; sewer on Grant
and Sherburne streets, J. W. Doherty,
81, s71; sewer on Summit, Selby and Nina
avenues, to John W. Doherty, So, s91. The
contract for the retaining wall on Oakland
street and the grading of the same street
was awarded to George A. Moran at $4S,
900, which was $40, 900 below the estimate.
The other bids for the work were as fol-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-30
NOTTCE TO CREDITORS.

state of Minnesota, County OF Ramsey-ss. In
probate Court, special term. June Is, 1885.
Tn the matter Of the estate of Archibald G. Stuart
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the Judge of Probate,
of the County of Ramsey, will upon the first Mon
day of the months of August, September, october,
November and December, 1885, at ten O'Clock a. M,
receive hear examine and adjust all claims and
demands of all persons against said deceased; and
that six months from and after the date hereof
have been allowed and limited for creditors to
present their claims against said estate at the ex-
piration of which time all claims not presented or
not proven to its satisfaction shall be forever
barred, unless fer good cause shown further time
be allowed.
BY the Court
[L.sl WM B. McGRORTY,
Judge of Probate.
CHARLES G. LAWRENCE, Administrator with the
will annexed.
WARNER, STEVENS & LAWRENCE. Attorneys for
Administrator ju23-5w-tu
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-30

found another check, signed by Mr.. Wilson,
on the First National bank for $18. The
police up to late hour had not learned
whether or not the checks had been forged,
but presumed such was the case.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-30

Ice Cream.
The season for ice cream parties has come
at last. A favorite resort is the Criterion
restaurant, 4S East Seventh street. Here a
spacious hall is elegantly furnished and
everything is neat, comfortable and has an
appetizing air about it. Meals are also
served so properly that the Criterion restau-
rant is good place to go when hungry.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-30
PERSONALS.

M. s. Stevens, Morris, is in the city.
r. M. Hunter, Duluth, is at the Mer-
chants.
G. 81. Graus, Duluth, was in the city yes
terday.
?. P. Kinsey, Faribault, is at the
Windsor.
j. B. Sutplin, Duluth, was in the city
yesterday.
N. P. Clarke, St. Cloud, was in the city
yesterday.
r. a. Gray, Fergus Falls, was in st. Paul
yesterday.
J. H. Upham and family, Duluth, are at
the Windsor.
Hon. Marcus johnson of Atwater is at
the Merchants.
COL William Thompson, Bismarck, was
in the city yesterday.
Albert Heath, Pine City, was registered
at the Merchants yesterday.
F. M. Fl. Eaton, Washington, D. c., was
registered at the Merchants yesterday.
Mrs. Marie McLane of Chicago is visiting
with Mrs. Capt. Stivers at Fort Smelling.
Mrs. D. E. Miles of Warren, Penn, is in
the city on visit to her brother, George
Hays.
Frank Tousley, Alex Kenick, Jr., and r.
w. Jackson, Waterville, were at the Wind
sor yesterday.
Hon, William G. Maybury, John P. Fisk,
a wholesale cotton merchant and w. ].
Craig, prominent business man of De-
troit, were at the Merchants yesterday.
Miss Alpha j. pForsberg, Miss Bernice
and Mr.. Edward Forsberg, who have been
attending high school in St. Paul, have
gone to Alton, Mimi. where they will
spend their summer vacation.
AT CHICAGO.
Special to the Globe
CHICAGO, June 29.-At the fremont:
James j. Dunnlgan, 81. Ell. Campbell of St.
Paul, j. Fl. Dietz of Minneapolis, S. Sny-
der of Chippewa Falls.
+. G. Field and wife and Miss Daisy
Field are at the Sherman.
G. W. Carpenter and wife, George S. Os-
from of St. Paul, D. Buchanan of Crook
ston, are at the Palmer.
At the Grand Pacific: III. A. Little. W.
A. Steel, w. S. Bigelow and wife, III. B.
Beard of Minneapolis, E. M. Duncan and
family Of Winona, j. B. Norris of Helena,
Mont, Capt. Russell Blakeley of 0St. Paul.
Supreme Court.
DECISION.
Felix Trainor, respondent, VS.. John A. Wou-
man, appellant.
Syllabus-Mason & Craig VS.. Hayward, 8
Mimi. 1872 followed to the effect that de-
PENDANT by pleading a counter claim for
breach Of the contract which is the subject of
the action disables himself to claim as a bar
to the action that plaintiff has not performed
the contract where plaintiff had not per-
formed his contract within the stipulated
time charge that nothing but acts Of de-
PENDANT preventing such performance will
excuse the non-performance renders it nee
essary for the court to refer to other matters
and charge that they would not excuse. The
refusal of the trial court when requested to
instruct the jury upon which party the bur-.
den of proof Of a fact rested sustained on
the ground that under the circumstances of
the case it might 1nislead the jury. Where
an owner and contractor to construct or do
work upon building agree that certain
person shall determine when the work is COM
pleted the bona fide decision Of such person
is binding. Judgment affirmed.
GILFILLAN, G. j.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-30
BUILDING PERMIT!


VIM Gaglow, add to history barn
side Rondo st, bet Rice and Ravoux
SCS.. Hoo
Peter Gould, 2-story frame dwelling,
side Susan st, bet Ada and Anita SITS. 1,700
D A Nordenskiold, history frame store,
side Payne st, bet Whitall and Ross
SIS.. 49,. 1000 .''''' foo
Christ & Spencer, history frame store, Q
side Preble st, bet Decatur and Mime
haha SITS. ..................... 100
St Paul Gaslight Co, 2-story electric light
building, side Washington st, bet
Eagle and Ontario SITS. ............... 1900
John Sullivan, 1-story frame kitchen,
side Agate st, bet Schetfer and Mag
nOlia SITS. 5O
d R N Blossom, history frame shed,
side Magnolia st, bet Park and Sylvan
StS.. ............. LOU
Elite Mackie, History frame dwelling,
side Florida bet Fenton and Mime
tonka SITS. 1900
NJ A Hornsby, 2-story frame add to
dwelling, e side Mamie st, bet Dear
born and Louisa Observation-Disclosures. 800
Nine permits, total cost. .$12, $50
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-30
WASHINGTON STEAM ENGINE WORKS
LEGALS.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS,

NUIICE III CbEUIIUhS.
State of Minnesota, County of Ramsey-ss. In
Probate Court, special term, June 49, 1885.
In the matter of the estate of Rebecca E. Noah,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the Judge of Pro.
bate, of the county of Ramsey, will upon the first
Monday of the month of October, A D. 1885, at ten
O'Clock q. M, receive hear, examine and adjust
all claims and demands of all persons against said
deceased; and that six months from and after the
date hereof have been allowed and limited for
creditors to present their claims against said estate
at the expiration of which time all claims not pre-
scented or not proven to its satisfaction shall be
forever barred, unless for good cause shown fur
ther time be allowed.
By the Court,
L. S.. VIM. B. MCGRORTY,
Judge of Probate.
ARNOLD KALMAN, Administrator with the viii
annexed. ju30-5w-tue
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-30

Assessments were completed for the ex
tension of Forest street and grading of Ro-
bic street, and the clerk was ordered to give
confirmation notice of same on recommend
alton of the city attorney. The communica-
ton of j. W. Smyth, contractor of the Oak
dale street grading, was placed on file. The
board further adopted a resolution asking
an appropriation of 81, 900 to complete the
work. The clerk was ordered to advertise
for bids for Hague avenue grading, Hen
nepin avenue grading and grading of Oak
street.
The matter of grading Reaney and Olive
streets and of condemning lot 81, block 1,
Stinson q Ramsey's addition. for public
park was returned to council with favor
able report. The matter of condemning the
slopes on Valley street was referred to the
members of the First ward. A detailed es-
innate of damage caused by the change Of
grade on Minnehaha street, amounting to
$40, 1880, was referred to the members
from the Fifth ward. The final estimate
of 81, SIS on the Broadway and Mississippi
street paving was allowed.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-30
Fire Department Of the City Of st. Paul.
OFFICE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS, |
SAINT PAUL, June rs, 1885.
PROPOSALS FOR BORING
ArteSian Wells +!


Sealed bids will be received by the Board of
Fire Commissioners. until July 18th. for bor-
ing and piping one Q), two (2) or three 81
Artesian Wells, of six (6) or eight (S) inch di-
ameter, in the Sixth Ward; and also bid for
cleaning the sand from Egger's Well, so-called,
in said ward.
The wells will be located at the Sixth Ward
Engine House, and at such other points as
may be deemed suitable for such wells, and
for good water supply.
Bidders will state in proposal what they will
guarantee as to water supply and clearness
from sand coming into the same.
All bids should be sealed, directed to F. R.
Delano, President Board Fire Commissioners,
and Endorsed Proposals for boring Artesian
Wells.''
Said Board reserves the right to reject any
and all bids.
By order of the Board.
F. R. DELANO, President.
WIN. O'GORMAN, Secretary. 179-1S5
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-30
Real Estate.
Yesterdays TRANSFERS.


E M Mackubin to Matthias Ruthkowski,
1t s, subd of blk 1, Arlington Hills
add ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $260
d s B johnson to d Johnson Land
Mtge Co, 1t 5, blk 7,Whitney & Smiths -,
add, and Its Is to % inc, blk 40, Ly-
man Dayton's add. ............ %, $50
Same ct al to Same, Its 10 and H. blk 1
and 16, blk and 6 to II inc blk 8,
and 7. blk 4, and to inc, blk 6, and
1t l, blk 8. and Is, blk 8, Manchester
Park. .............. $500
James Stinson to George Herbert, 1t IL,
blk 8, Stinson, Brown & Ramsey's
dQQ 15U
] N Rogers to r Cavanagh ct al, 1t 5,
blk 7, Rogers & Hendricks acre lots. 1000
James S Gribben to Thomas Langevin,
Jr., 1t IL, blk 2, subd of Collins add. $50
William G Taylor to Albert E Miller, 1t
1, blk2 College Place, Taylor's div. 200
Same to Charles Lindgren, 1t 2, blk 2,
College Place, Taylor's div. -. 200
Jane Carver to William ] Carver, W a
of ne n of Sc n, sec Ii, town 20,
range 22 and part of 1t 1, sec 49,. =. 1900
John II Gibbons to St. Paul s. Northern
Pacific Railway company, part of Mill
Property Place and Warren & Win
slows add. Observation-Disclosures. $500
william Dawson to Ed Heimbach, 1t Z,
rearr of Its l to 10, blk 81, West St.
Paul proper. Observation-Disclosures. LOO
John II De Whit to William ] Carver,
1t IL, subd Of blk SO, Lyman Dayton's
add Observation-Disclosures. 500
Rodney Smith to G Herriott, q of q
Its and 7, blk 81, West St. Paul
proper. northumberland. 1900
John Peterson to A B Taylor, 1t 49, blk
is, subd Of stinson's div. ............ 1900
Thos B Marrett to VIM Dunlap, Its Is
ridges add. 1880
Jacob Marty to John Marty, 1t 8, rearr
of subd of blk 5, Lyman Dayton's add 1900
Same to Fred Marty, 1t 8, rearr of subd
of blk 5, Lyman Dayton's add. 1880
Fred Marty to John Marty, 1t 1, rearr
of subd Of blk 5, Lyman Dayton's
add. ...................... 1,5OO
Fred Marty to Jacob Marty, 1t 8, rearr
of subd of blk 5, Lyman Dayton's
add. .................... 1900
John Marty to Fred Marty, 1t 8, rearr
of subd of blk 5, Lyman Dayton's
add. .................... 1900
Same to Jacob Marty, 1t 2, rearr Of subd
of blk 5, Lyman Dayton's add. ....... 1900
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-30

This he handed the reporter and went
from the office. He was curious cOmbina-
tiOD
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-30
IMPROVING THE ROADS.

Total cost. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-30

Nine permits, total COST .$12, $50
Omaha daily bee., 1885-03-12

The Republican has set itself up as a
bureau of complaints. II aunounces that
it will r~acslve, publish and file with the
railway commissioners all complaints in
regard to Determinations and unjust
charges on account of the st. Paul, Min.
neapolis 81 Omaha railroad. 1t seems to
us that inasmuch as the railway commits
sion law does not take effect until July
and the names of the secretaries of the
commission have not been announced, the
Republican is a little previous. But 1t
is the early bird that catches the worm.
So far as complaints are concerned 1t Ia
pretty generally understood that about all
that will over be done with them will be
to file them If they are genuine grievan-
ces, but any complaint that is cooked up
by some mercantile stool pigeon, at the
suggestion of the railroads, will of course
be acted upon. There are such stool
pigeons in every railroad town In Nebras-
ka, and they will be instructed to make
such complaints as will suit the railroads.
The managers will agree to redress the
supposed grievances, and then the COM
m%issioners will advertise the fact with a
great flourish in the Omaha Republican
that they have riahted the wrongs of the
people. 1t is e~minently proper that the
Omaha Republican should be an auxili-
AIRY of the railway commission.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-03-12
A Request.
Editor Of THE BEE:

Editor Of THE BEE:
Dear Slr:-The Rev. dean of Trinity
preached on last Sunday morning on
confirmation, showing 1t to have been of
apostolic origin as proved from the
'Acts," also from Tertullian and st.
Cyprian. This rite came to them through
the English church, which 80 faithfully
adhered to all that was of apostolic orr
gin in the church Of Rome, when the
English church renonucsd the '.errors"
and 'corruptions" of the mother
church.. Now, l am sn i'm
impartial man, giving sometimes to one,
and then to the other of these churches.
[ have never heard a denunclation of
any other denomination in the Catholic
church.
VIII the Rev. Dean be 30 kind as to
show forth the "elrors" in the Roman
church, at the establishment CT the Eng
lish church. If the Romans have no
authority on which to rest their doctrine,
then, and not till then, can they be In
error. The Bible is the common plat
form of both. Rev. Dean, make good
your charges through the BEE, and you
will confer a public good. Yours,
r. ROBINSON.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-03-12
A Political Slate.
To tho Editor of THE BEE.

To tho Editor of THE BEE.
At q party gathering a few nights since
the subject of who ought to fill the city
offices in the coming election was talked
over and the following slate, (the political
term, l believe) was made up. By look,
ing over the several names carefully, 1t
will be seen that il represents some of
our best citizens and business men, and
If those gentlemen would consent to run,
| think 1t would be the duty Of every
tax payer to vote for them. Don't let us
wait for primaries, which, as q general
thing, are run by the ward politicians
and bummers, but let's have a mas meet.
ing and endorse this ticket, or one
equally as good, and then work to elect
it:
For Mayor, Geo. w. Ltninger.
For Auditor, Eben K. Long.
For Council, First ward, John w.
Bell.
Fer Council, Second ward, II. G.
Clark.
For Council, Third ward, Henry Live.
sey.
For Council, Fourth ward, P. F. Muir
ply.
For Council, Fifth ward, T. G. Brun.
ner.
For Council, Sixth ward, S. S. Van
Beu1en.
ONE WHO WAS THERE.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-03-12

created for public use, and that In order
to accomplish Its duty to the public it
must have the right of way across the
bridge which It now sought. That was a
sufficient showing of necessity to author
iSe a consideration of the petition and the
appointment Of commissioners under It,
The Baltimore & Ohio, it will be seen,
has to fight it's way at every point, against
the determined opposition of Gould. 1t
Is evident, hewever, that the West
ern Union il fighting to stsve off ccmpe-
tition at Omaha as long as possible, but
it is only a question of time when the
rival company will obtain Its rights
through the courts.