St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-03

Thus far the free bridge has not been the
means of bringing any more farmers over
from Wisconsin than formerly. Yesterday
lust twenty-SiX teams came over. Wis
conSin farmer complained to the GLOBE
representative yesterday that the mlllers
here do not pay enough for wheat, and said
that they could do much better in Minneap-
oils and ST. Paul. 'We don't care any
thing about the toll if there were a better
market in Saltwater" were his words. He
continued by saying: 81 sold my load of
No. to-day here for 81 cents, when |
could have got 90 cents more in st. Paul"
This is not the first time such complaints
have been made.
The coming of Gilmore is awaited with
much interest. This will be a musical
event that very few cities of this size ever
enjoy Inquiries are already coming in
from the adjoining towns concerning seats.
The house will be packed. There are quite
a number Of persons here who have heard
Gilmore and all speak very highly of him.
The box Office for the sale of reserved seats
will open Tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock.
Last night Miss Jennie Barrett was
given a surprise party by a large number OF
admiring friends at her home on Myrtle
street The Surprisers met at the Elliott
house about o'clock and proceeded to her
home. taking her completely by surprise.
The evening was spent in playing progress
sive euchre and dancing. Refreshments
were served in proper time. and tip-top
time is reported by all present.
As yet no owner has turned up for the
horse and wagon left by the chicken thieves
on Saturday morning. 1t turns out that
the horse found dead near the wagon was
killed. 1t is supposed that he ran against
a tree. This is the reason they left their
horse and wagon standing on the road.
Miss Agnes Green, who has been suf-
ferer from rheumatism for some weeks, has
gone to st. Paul with a view to taking
charge of the school of which she was
elected principal some time ago. She is
still quite weak, and it is thought she will
not realize her expectations, soon at least.
An unsuccessful effort was made to burn
the lookup at South Saltwater on Sunday
night. The flames were discovered before
they had gained any Roadway. The incen-
diary is not known. and the authorities are
at loss to know what object any one could
have in burning it.
Frank Anger, drunk, and Christ Perrin,
vag. were up before Judge NethaWay yes
terday and their sentence dismissed. pro-
viding they leave the city. Thev both left.
Charles Evans, arrested for drunkenness,
claims he was not intoxicated and will have
trial this morning.
Yesterday Edward Dugas, a brakeman
on the transfer had his left hand caught
between the bumpers while coupling cars
and the thumb and two fingers crushed
The unfortunate man only began braking
last week.
During the month of October only forty
seven special-delivery letters were received
and delivered here. The boy cannot get
very fat at this rate. About 100 specials de
livery letters were sent from this city.
At the Omaha depot yesterday twenty
four lumberman's tickets were sold to North
Wisconsin and seventy-one on Saturday.
At the Duluth thirty were sold for Hink
ley.
An unusually large number of notes on
issue were filed in the clerks Office yester-
day. The majority of them are relative to
the Seymour, Sabin & Co. assignment.
Among the St. Paul men in the city yes
terday were Messrs. George W. Hall, E. c.
Long. W. E. Gales. e. W. Staples, George
G. Squire and Thomas Carey.
Mr.. Fellows reports business picking up
at the postoffice. Yesterday he says he
had the largest days work for six months.
The Hersey & Bean Lumber company has
erected a large substantial building near
the mill, for storing shingles and lath.
A meeting of the ladies of the Presby-
terrain church will be held at Mrs. Judge
Murdock's this afternoon.
Charley Lin, the clever laundryman. left
yesterday to spend year or so at his home
near Hong Kong, China.
Mrs. T. F Hopkins and Mrs. Kennedy
of St. Paul were the guests of Mr.. John
O'Shaughnessy yesterday.
Miss Eta S. Fay will entertain the mu-
steal society at the home of Miss Clara
Willim this evening.
The Ladies' Aid society of the NJ. E.
church will hold an important meeting of
Thursday afternoon.
The only prison arrival yesterday was
John Holquist who will serve term of two
years for larceny.
An extra chimney is being put up at the
NJ. E. church, so as to utilize what heating
power it has.
There was a general delay in the trains
on the Milwaukee yesterday, caused by the
collision.
Mr.. Charles Ferguson and wife of Lead
vile. Col, are the guests of Mr.. 81. c.
Ferguson.