St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-28
THE CITY.
CITY GLOBULES.
Two deaths were reported Yesterday.


An ex-mayor of Minneapolis had his fur
cap stolen by a sneak thief at the state capt.
tol yesterday.
Blodgett & Osgood have secured factory
and are filling all orders for boxes as prompt
ly as previous to the fire.
Joseph Savant and Minnie Portland, and
John Peterson and Laura Launston took out
marriage licenses yesterday.
Hon. W. P Murray, the city attorney, was
at his Office again yesterday, having almost
recovered from his illness.
K Sheriff Richter has set his foot down on the
practice of smoking in the Ramsey county
court rooms, court in or out OF session
Deputy Sheriff P j. Linquist, of Goodhue
county, landed Henry Dummier at saltwater
yesterday, to serve out one years sentence
for larceny.
1t was reported Yesterday that sneak thief
had stolen several small hand mirrors from
the drug store on the corner of Thirteenth
and L'Orient streets.
Judge Parker, of the city attorneys Office,
was engaged yesterday in making out con-
tracts for S45, 900 worth of public improve
ments to be commenced at once.
The orange peel and apple core fend in
the halls of the state capitol make unmind-
full walking on the tesselated floors thereof
as dangerous as the present icy street prom
enades.
Gov. Hubbard has appointed Presiden t
John Harrington, of the st. Paul board OF
public works, an honorary representative for
Minnesota to the Worlds exposition at New
Orleans.
Mr. ]. z. Norton, residing on Chestnut
street, reported at police headquarters yester-
day that his twelve-year-old boy has been
missing for ten days past. He left no de-
scription Of the lad.
Dr. James Dav export, on inquiry at st.
Luke's hospital last night, was found to have
passed a very comfortable day yesterday,
adding to the hopes of hi3 friends that he
may ultimately recover.
Judge Brill heard the arguments in the
appeal case Of Ann B. Mintzer, from the de-
cision Of the probate court, in the matter OF
the VIM. Mintzer estate Yesterday, and took
the case under Amusement.
Judge Slmons ordered a special venire Of
thirty-ive petit jurors drawn yesterday re
when the hearing of the criminal cases Of the
January term will be taken up.
Pension allowances were received by the
adiutant general yesterday to the amount OF
Sc a month and 1906 back for a veteran at
Waterville, and "a a month and 1912 back
for a veteran at Browns Valley.
In the suit of Andrew Carlson against
Fred Anthem for $40, 900 damages for injuries
from a derrick in a stone quarry on
Dayton bluff. jury in the district court yes
terday gave the plaintiff verdict Of 5000.
Mrs. Burr, the wife Of Judge Burr, lost
while attending dedication of Congregational
church, in Saltwater, Monday night, a gold
bar five garnet breast pin. Finder will be
rewarded by returning 1t to municipal court,
st. Paul.
Horace Willis, John Cogan and William
Wilson were arrested last night for stealing
a pair of socks and an overcoat. 1t is not
known from whom the articles were stolen
as the trio was arrested on the street in a
half drunken condition.
Messrs Hahn, Alexander and Egan, the
com mittee TO revise the criminal code Of the
state, met at the attorney generals office yes
terday, where they consulted with several OF
the members OF the Minnesota bar in refer
ence to the proposed changes TO be made
A small blaze was oecasioned this morn
ing at 8 O'Clock in II. Wallruff's harness
store, Rice and Charles streets, BY the up
setting OF heated stove. Through the
efforts and kind assistance Of his neighbors
the fireswas quenched before the alarm was
given. Damage, $40.
Deputy Sheriff Lunkenheimer took, Thomas
Haplcy to Minneapolis yesterday for his
second trial for murder, under change OF
venue to Hennepin county, where he was ar
ralgued before Judge Lochren, the trial post
poned to Tuesday, Feb. II, ana Hanley re-
turned TO the Ramsey county Jail.
Health Inspector John Patterson desires TO
call the attention Of the street ear company
TO the outrageous condition OF the mules in
their service, many OF which he states are
not shod, aud as a result they are constantly
falling on the ice. II not remedied he states
that someone will be yanked for cruelty 10
animals.
Grand Master Denny, ofthe Masonic order,
has received a com munication from the
grand master OF the District OF Columbia,
extending an invitation through him to the
members Of the subordinate lodges of the
state. 10 attend the dedication OF the Wash
ingtou monument on February %, next.
All who desire to participate in the cere-
monies should communicate with Grand
Master Denny without delay.
Controller Roche on yesterday returned
10 Mayor O'Bricn the contract OF Breen &
Young for the construction Of the basement
Of the new court house. He returned the
contract without his signature, the reason
being that the firm In question have failed to
furnish the proper bond for the protection OF
labor and material, as required by law. The
charter requires a bond in the sum OF SS4,'
ESQ, and the action of Mr., Roche Is based on
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