St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-07
Notes About Town.

Notes About Town.
Yesterday morning the new patrol wagon
was placed horS du combat. 1t was taken
to Dutchtown, to take the three girls who
were witnesses in the assault case. and the
team was under charge of Driver Rathbnrn,
with Officer George Walters to find the
girls. After George and the girls got in the
wagon, Rathburn turned sharply,
and there being depression in the
street at the place, the wagon was over
turned, and the occupants spilled out, none
being hurt except Officer Walters, whose
arm was somewhat squeezed and cut. The
team started on run, and were captured
at Schulenburg's mill, with the pole broken,
and the wagon otherwise broken. The
hobby patrol wagon is injured, and the $500
team is learned trick that will unfit them
for patrol work or the fire department, as
runaway team is of 10 use for such work,
endangering too much life and property.
On Saturday next nothing will be done
in memOriam OF Gen. Grant, save the clos
ing of stores and business places, according
tO'the mayors proclamation, the draping
of buildings, flags at half mast and tolling
Of the bells. \ large number intend to go
to st. Paul to take part in the ceremonies
there, and Mueller Post No. l, G. a. r.,
will attend in full force. 1t does not speak
much for the love of the American people
for Gen. Grant that the day in Saltwater is
not observed in more appropriate manner.
The attorneys of the city have flied a
petition asking the board of county COM
miSSiOnerS to rent and fit up a room some
where on Main street as 4 chamber for
Judge McCluer, as much business has to be
done before him. such as applications for
orders, etc, which does not require to be
presented at the court house.
The case of John Richie, charged with
criminal assault, was yesterday morning
brought before Judge Netheway. Richie
wished to procure an attorney, and the case
was continued until this morning at 9
O'Clock under 81, 900 bail, which not being
able to procure the prisoner was sent to
the county Jail.
On Sunday next the Duluth road gives
an excursion from this city to Taylor's
Falls, with tickets at S1.25 for the round
trip. The train leaves here at 7:50 a. H.,
and returning leaves TaylOr'S Falls at $40.
There will be several hours in which to
view the Dalles of the st. CroiX, which will
repay a visit to them.
The board of county commissioners met
yesterday after the equalization board had
finished its labOrs. Several applications
came before them for abatement of taxes,
and they were referred either to the state
auditor or to the tax committee. y liquor
license was granted to VI. \. Bowen at
Lake Films on his complying with the law.
Bills amounting to $500 were allowed.
The meeting was a wordy one, and more
business might have been done in the time
occupied.
The roller skating rink is being put in
1irSt-class order for the fall opening, and
should the weather become cool, it will be
TeOpened the latter part of this month. The
floor is being relaid where required, and
SmOOthed, and other improvements will be
made, which will still further beautify the
rink.
The steamer Cleon is doing such satisfac-
tory and profitable work this season on the
st. Paul and Taylor's Falls route that she
will not change to a morning boat from
this city to Saltwater. They have about all
the freight they can well handle.
The body of William Ferguson, who
committed suicide by drowning at Four
lakes, has been taken by his son to his
former home at Parkersburg, la. The son
said there was nothing of a financial ma
ture that would cause the suicide.
Harvesting is general in this section. The
heavy rain has colored the wheat while the
hail also did considerable damage. The
crops will not fill the expectations of three
weeks ago. The hay crop is very fair.
Before Judge Lehmicke of the probate
court yesterday a petition was filed in the
case of Charles A. Sanders, deceased, by
the administrator, asking for license to sell
real estate. To be heard Monday, Sept. 81.
McFadden, who has been arrested in St
IOatr ha -hr H.,
residences of MeSSTs. Cakes and Merriam,
Is well known in this city, having attended
bar at the Sawyer house.
''Peck's Bad Boy" by the Atkinson Com
edy company, tonight at the Grand opera
house. The company is good one and all
who wish to enjoy good laugh should at
tend.
The water at the bridge isnow three feet,
ten inches above low water mark. 1t will
have to fall two feet to be as low as it was
last season at one time.
A letter has been received from the late
r. w. Kerr's brother, the publication OF
which would not serve any public benefit
and do more harm than good.
The court house was appropriately draped
yesterday, and shows that the county COM
miSsioners at least pay due respect to the
memory of Gen. Grant.
Senator Sabin arrived home yesterday as
expected and appeared well satisfied with
what he bad accomplished while away.
At an early day the Crusaders intend
holding picnic at Lake Elmo, where they
will have Aquatic and other sports.
Capt Knapp of the steamer Cleon re.
ports water very low at some points be-
tween this and TaylOr's Falls
Mr.. Randall of Dubuque, Ia, yesterday
bought raft of selected logs at this point.
Catholic Total Abstinence Union.