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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-24
CONTRACT WORK.
Sewer on Goodrich Avenue and LGeGh
Street.
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, !
CITY OF ST. PAUL, Mimi, March 10, 1885,

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
CITY OF ST. PAUL, Mimi, March 10, 1886. :
Sealed bids win be received by the Board OF
Public Works in and for the corporation of
the City of St. Paul, Minnesota, at their Office
in said city until IL m. on the 3Oth day Of
March, A. d. 1886, for the construction of q
sewer on Goodrich avenue, from West Sew
enth street easterly to the right Of way of the
Chicago. Milwaukee & st. Paul railway. and
on Leech street, from McBoal street to
Goodrich avenue, in said city, to-
gether with the necessary catchbasins and
marholes, according to plans and specifica'
tons on file in the office Of said Board.
bond with at least two (2) sureties IN q
sum OF at least twenty (20) per cent. of the
gross amount Did must accompany each bid
The said Board reserves the right to rsiecr
any or all bids.
WILLIAM BARRETT, President.
Official:
H. L.GoRMAN, Clerk Board OF Public Works.
1850
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a neck like prize-fgnIer. his eyes seem
to be set less angularly than are those of
most Of his brothers, and his features are
more regular. His forehead is broad and
high. his cheek-bopes hardly prominent
and his features are quite regular His
English Is not without a mixture of dialect,
but his talk is far from the dialect usually
charged up TO Cinnamon in their alleged
interviews in some newspapers. Besides. he
speaks more or less German, as a visitor
found yesterday when he called to settle a
washing bill of some sixty cents or so.
''Wie gehts?" asked the visitor, as Sam
bent over a heap of collars and cuffs, think
ing TO astonish the Celestial But it was
the visitor who was astonished, for Sam
replied without looking up. ''GanZ gut.
Vie gents bel dir?" and then as he cast an
eye up and saw the visitors look of sur
prise. his eyes twinkled and he laughed
immoderately.
You speak all languages do you?" asked
the visitor.
''No. not at all. but some little bit. 4" was
the reply. and still laughing he winked at a
reporter who happened to be present.
In conversation with the Chinaman the
latter said he believed there was not a sim
gle Chinaman in st. Paul that smoked
opium. MANY don't like" said he. land
alice same cost too much money. Work
come hard and tobacco not cost so much.
One kind tobacco grow in China and China
men smoke that"
After time the talk fell on the Chinese
language and the curious marks that the
industrious Mongolian kept making on little
slips of cloth that he fastened to the various
bundles of clothing to indicate their own
ers. Sam remarked: Not much like any
body write here" and he said that he could
not use pen for he had never got used to
it. He preferred a small brush that he
held as one holds pen IN writing back
handed. The gentleman told Sam his
name. and asked him to write it for him.
Sam drew his brush a few times and pro-
duced combination of lines of which the
accompanying is fac smile. which will be
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-24
CONTRACT WORK.
Grading and Gutterins Grant Street.

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
CITY OF ST. PAUL, MINI, March Is, 1856.
Sealed bids viii be received by the Board OF
Public Works in and for the corporation OF
the City of st. Paul, Minnesota, at their Office
in sara city, until II III. on the 18th day of
March, a. ID. 1851, for grading and guttering
Grant street, from Sherburne Avenue to
Como Avenue, in said city, according 70 plans
and specifications on file in the office of said
Boa
A bond with at least two (2) sureties in a
sum of at least twenty (20) per cent. of the
gross amount bid must accompany each bid.
The said Board reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
WILLIAM BARRETT, President.
Official:
RI. GoRMAN, Clerk Board of Public Works
1888
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-24
So RING

Has come and with it's advent
building operations are going
forward again vigorously. Many
Of those making Improvements
need money. This is to notify
them, and all who want to Dor
row, that we are prepared to lend
large and small sums on i'm
proved real estate at the lowest
current rates and without DELAY.
We make the business Of lend
ing money speciality and are al
ways provided with funds, avail
able, just as soon as the neces-
sary papers can be made out.
Although the bulk Of our loans
is upon improved property we
sometimes make them on choice
UNIMPROVED LOTS, and are
ready to consider any good appli-
cations Of tais kind.
We also buy and sell
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-24

the way his sign
reads, he anirms
that his name is
Sam Wah. His
place of business
is on st Peter
street opposite the
market house. He
is one of the yell
lowest of race.
His height is per-
haps five feet six
or seven inches
and he is power
fnllV huilt HAVING
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-24
THE
Chicago Tribune ! !!
GREAT REDUCTION
IN PRICE !

Beginning Monday, March %, the Chicago
Tribune announces II great reduction in the
price of its weekday issues from TO 5 cents
for single copies. The regular price at all
news stands, by newsboys and On all railroad
trains will be cents copy.
The terms TO mail subscribers will be re-
duced from $40 TO SIS per year. The price
hereafter will be one year, IS; six months for
"a; three months for 81 and six weeks for 81.
The wholesale rate to country dealers and
news agents is reduced from the former price
OF 50 per 100 copies to S2.25 per 100 copies,
postage prepaid by the Tribune company.
The price of the big tTiple-sheet Sunday
issue remains unchanged.
This great reduction in the price of the
Tribune will not alter Its character as a com
plete newspaper in every respect as it will
continue to print all the news and publish the
best daily paper in the United States. On the
basis of quality and Quantitt of reading mat
ter it is the cheapest journal in the entire
West Self-interest should prompt every
reader to buy it.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-24
BRIGHT CELESTIAL.
Sam Wah. n Monaghan, Has Caugh
the White Mans Ways.

INC w HIte WUu's WHyss
There is at least one Chinaman in St.
Paul who, in spite of his pig-tail, which he
wears as his forefathers have done from
Confucius down, and in spite of the fact
that he cannot move in the best circles, is a
progressive sort of man, and has far more
intelligence than the average Chinaman
gets credit for. He keeps laundry and
does his own homework like all the rest,
but he.is well Informed on general topics and
talks in an interesting way about his own
home across the Pacific ocean as well as The
cities of this country where he has hung
out his sign. painted red and inscribed
''Wah Kee, laundry" Although that is
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bard, ordering an election at the armory in
st. Paul, Tuesday, March so at p. M, TO
fill the vacancy in the Office of colonel of
the First regiment. Lieut.. Col. Harrison
will cause proper notice to be given and In
spector General King will preside at the
election.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-24

teeth. Everybody say you not the man.
then you go steal some more" and he
laughed again immoderately, as did com
panion Celestial who had come in. while
the visitor hurried to put back his teeth and
say goodbye to the Chinaman, who was
too much for him
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-24

sible with the circumstances surrounding
the tragedy. He left in the afternoon for
home, Fairfield, Ia, where he has several
important cases to handle.
80
Murphy, Of the comedy team Of Murray
& Murphy, playing ''0ur Irish Friends" at
the Grand, is a good fellow 10 know and if
one sits at the dinner table with him and
listens attentively 10 all he has TO say, one
will eat cold victuals, as he has a flow OF
language that has a wonderful power OF
endurance. He is about the only man at
the Clarendon who can eat n mackerel,
pick the bones out. drink Medoc and tell a
good story at the same time.
~
Ehle Allen now wears a silver gloss sta
on his left breast 1t has five points, and
bears the inscription. 'Ehle Allen. re-
porter" 1t is the height of Ehle's ambl-
ton 10 be a newspaper reporter, and the
fraternity welcomed him 10 their arms by
giving him the star, which Is about the only
extravaganza shown in the dress of the
members of that profession. Ehle stands
in with great many quiet snaps, and often
furnishes the boys with valuable tips. He
says he wants to get commission as
special policeman now. to enable him to
HAANoA Ait CldilhS WIN lHh MN q
times day what time the o'clock train in
the evening leaves for Chicago.
81 was surprised" said sporting man
yesterday. ito see Curtiss give up so easily
last night. I've known him for long time
and know him to be hard hitter and pos
sesSed with good staying qualities. The
great trouble with him is, he hasn't got the
nerve 10 take punishment. One or two
good blows on the nose or ribs takes the
sand out of him and he begins to weaken.
But he is no match for Glover anyway. and
he knew it or he wouldn't have refused to
put ON the regulation gloves. lie was over
matched and never ought to have fought
Glover for a Knockout"
~
a quiet but maudlin fellow stood in front
of 10 10 ut the museum yesterday. He
looked at the freak very intently for about
three minutes, when he said to his friend in
a low voice: ''Shay, John, let's give that
Teller Is shents ter git zhaved. It's a id
zhame ter hev him look like that in Zher
n
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-24
VIII GET Their Credentials.

WASHINGTON, March 23.-The senate
committee on finance to-day decided to re-
port favorably upon the nominations of
several internal revenue collectors, in re-
spect to whose predecessors Secretary
Manning says no charges rejecting upon
their official or moral character are pend
ing.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-24
CONTRACT WORK.
Sewer on Irvine Plrk Drive.

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
CITY OF ST. PAUL, MIMI, March 10, 1886. I
Sealed bids win be received by the Board OF
Public Works in and for the corporation OF
the City of st. Paul, Minnesota, at their Office
IN said city. until IL IN. on the 3Oth day of
March, A. ID. 1885, for the construction of a
sewer on Irvine Park drive around Irvine park,
IN SAID city. together with the necessary
eatehDaslns and manholes. according to plans
and specifications on file in the Office of soid
Board. ''iu
bond with at least two (e) sureties in
sum or at least twenty (20) per cent. of the
gross amount bid must accompany each bid
Inc said Board reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
WILLIAM BARRETT, President.
Official:
K. L. GoRMAN, Clerk Board of Public Works
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-24
STREET SAYINGS.

In one of the boxes at the Olympic Mon
day night could be seen behind the lace cur
tains figure closely yelled, watching the
two pugilists as they punched each others
heads and necks with the soft gloves In
spite of the lace curtain and the veil II
could be seen that the eyes of the wearer
were following closely the movements of
the pugilists with evident interest. Some
who saw it thought II was Jo-Jo.
the freak with the dog-face, who
is wont to veil his shaggy features when
not on exhibition. This imposition might
have lasted had it not been for a faint
scream when Glover sent i'm his knock-down
blow at the end of the third round. that
told to half dozen who were near the box
that the wearer Of the veil was woman.
1t was said TO reporter that the source of
the scream was a lady who had expressed a
desire to see a sparring match. and under a
heavy veil had accepted a half challenge
from a gentleman friend to witness it. The
sight of the knock-down so affected her
that there was very nearly faintlng scene.
80
D. p. Stubs, J. ID. Martins attorney. is
one of the most noted criminal lawyers i'm
Iowa. and has received the nomination for
governor twice but failed to reach the home
plate. He appeared for the defense I'm the
celebrated Laird murder trial, Iowa, and
succeeded In getting his man off with
twenty years when the gallows seemed to
be the inevitable fate of his client He is a
gentleman of pleasant address and highly
educated. lie called on Chief Clark YES
terday and had a friendly chat with IN at
official. Monday he visited the Transfer
STOCK yards, went over the scene of the muir
der and acquainted himself as far as nas-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-24

at once ineligible to all in
any degree familiar with Chi
nese. The visitor CHANGED to
nave false teeth. and thinking
to astonish Sam, suddenly
took them out. But Sam only
laughed and said: Il never
knew you that way. l tell
you what you do. You steal
something. When men come
take unn to iail than fnl-n n,,t
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-24

Fertilizers of all kinds, white lime, plas-
ter, dairy supplies. clover, timothy, red
top and blue grass and garden and flower
seeds. North Star Seed Farms.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-24
Wake no More! sweet Sleep! Bliss
fuI RestI

A consignment of Balsam pillows, in
silk. velvet aud common cases, for parties
suffering from insomnia, Asthma, Bron-
chtis, catarrh, etc.. etc. North Star Seed
Farms, Fourth and Robert streets.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-24

The WOman,s Friend
good bread; how to make it: Fleisch-
mann's yeast. Yellow label.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-24
An Election Ordered.

Adjt. Gen. MacCarthy has issued special
orders No. s, by command of Gov. Hub.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-24

John Flittie. the Dakota traveller. passed
through. He represents the Mayville dis
trlct in the territorial Legislature. Since the
adjournment of that body the Hon. Mr..
Flittie has absented himself from his old
home and has occupied the time in travel
and happiness. 1t is not believed by his
most bitter political enemies that he got
through any legislation while at Bismarck
that was distasteful to his constituents, on
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-24
WILL TAKE NOTICE

That on the 18th day of March, 1886, I did
l..oI,, e. ..rr,tnI rom tine City Comptroller
OF the City Of st. Paul for the collection of the
above named assessment.
The nature of this warrant is, that if you
fail 10 pay the assessment within
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-24
THIRTY DAYS

after the first publication of this notice. l
shall report you and your real estate SO as.
sessed as delinquent, and apply to the Dis.
trict Court of the County of Ramsey, Mime
sofa, for Judgment against your lands lots,
blocks or parcels thereof so assessed. in
Guiding interest costs and expenses, and for
an order of the Court to sell the same for the
payment thereof.
GEORGE REFS, City Treasurer.
T4-g4
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-24

c. II. Williams, Milwaukee, was an pr
rival. He is great billiard player and is
never happier than when punching the
ivory balls over the smooth. green surface
of table. lie is a fair Judge of tables
and Is of the impression that the Brunswick
Balke-Collender tables are the best in the
market. He is agent of that company, and
has lately been transferred from Milwaukee
to this city.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-24
TALK WITH THE Travellers.
People Who Go I'm and Out Mt tho
st. Paul Hotels.

w. H. Robinson, Mayville, Oak, regis
tered yesterday. He halls from Mayville
but is trying to capture the entire territory
in business point of view. He owns
lumber yards in several of the cities and
towns; likewise has an interest in elevators
in several Others. and is financially con-
cerned in warehouses of a third group of
villages and railway points. 1t is imma-
terial to him whether the territory is
divided or not as his varied business inter-
ests have occupied his time and thought to
such an extent that he has not made up his
mind on the division question.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-24

G. T. Mcdonnell made his first appear
ance at the Ryan bright and early yester-
day morning. He is the new cashier at
that establishment, and began his work by
charging extra" on q transient who car
rled a small amount OF baggage and had
money in the hotel safe. Mcdonnell is
from the Palmer house, Chicago. where,
for the past five years, he has held the
position of cashier of the restaurant
and hotel. Mr.. Mcdonnell is a devoted
subject of the queen of England.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-24

which account he remained away from his
territorial home. He was on his way. yes
terday, To the border line of the territory.
and hopes 10 reach his old home before the
territory is admitted as state.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-24
BANK STOCKS.

Municipal, County and School
Bonds and other investment Sc
curitieS.
GB~ Our Office is on the ground
floor Of The Drake Block, nearly
opposite the Merchants hotel.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-24
GRIGGS g. FOSTER
CITY NOTICE.

OFFICE OF THE CITY TREASURER,
ST. PAUL, Mimi, March Is, 1856. !
All persons interested in the assessment
for
Grading and Bridging Arcade street,
from Seventh street to Maryland
street.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-24

Capt. J. ]. Thornton Of st. James fin
ished his business and returned home. He
was chiefly instrumental in securing the
arrest OF two young men of 81. James,
whom he suspected OF robbing the postoiiice
at that point. He got up a scheme TO catch
the suspected parties and then notified
Marshal Denny, who made the arrests.
The captain was trying his hand at the
marshal duties, as he was an applicant for
that position as successor TO Marshal Denny,
and will not give up all hopes until eX-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-24

NJ. p. Ferris. hotel owner from Fom-
trim, was in st. Paul yesterday. 1t is said
that Nh. Ferris has thoughts of purchasing
one of the ST. Paul hotels,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-24

CptCldl
WASHINGTON, March 23.-Judge Flandrau,
who has teen here arguing case before the
81 p eme court. starts home 10 night
MARSHALL @ .mpbell dined at Senator Sabin's
residence this evening"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-02
Meteorological Service 10 he Organ.
tEed.

WARRINGTON, December Lieut..
Joseph Powell, OF the Signal Service,
has been detailed 10 proceed to Omaha
to organize tina meteorological service
Of the Union PaoiGc railroad, which ia
to co operate with the United States
Signal Service Bureau. About thirty
stations will be tablished along the
line Of this railroad. II Is stated the
Northern Pacific and Canada Pacific
Railroad Companies also contemplate
the establishment Of me,eorol gical
services, aud the Signal Services Bureau
will aid the projects to the extent Of
it's ability, ga these services are ex'
pected to materially assist the bureau
in weather representations. With
these aids, II Is believed that n cold
wave or any decided change in tenn.
perature can readily be traced in III
eastward course.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-02
Making ARRANGEMENTS for n Ma
tiOnRI EnoAmpment.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, December 1.-Gen.
Lucius Fairchild, Of Madison, Wis,
commander in chief OF the Grand
Army Of the Republic, arrived in this
CT y today to attend a meeting Of the
Executive Committee of the Grand
Commandery of the United States, at
which arrangement for the National
Encampment, to be held In this city
next year, will be perfected. The
members OF the committee are r. D..
Wilson, of Chicago; Samuel Harper,
Of PittsNurg; Il. d. Austin, Of Toledo
f. +. Weigel, of this city, aud ]. l..
Wheat, Of Racine, Wis, all Of whom
are in attendance at the meeting.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-02
GOV. BOV TAfLUK
CAU6Hr BY HIS FRIENDS AT THE
DEPOT
Upon Leaving Washington and Com
PEELED 10 Stay Day Longer
Calls Upon Cleveland.
IsrEc1AL TO TEE ArPKAL.l

WASHINGTON, December l.--Gov-
ernor elect Tay lor, who has been here
closing mp his business as Pension
Agent as Knoxville, started TO return
horre this evening. He got as far as
the depot, where he was waylaid by 3
number Of his friends who absolutely
refused to allow him TO go, and carried
him of to the National Hotel, where
he IsnoW. He told your correspond
emit that his business here had been
satisfactorily az justed, aud that he GER
taiDly would leave for home tomorrow
evening. Together with Senator Har-
ris, be called at the White House this
morning and bad very pleasant half
hour's chat with the President. The
Governor expressed himself es being
much pleased with the President, but
says that he ia suffering from rheu-
mstism in the knee.
Congressman Richardson received'a
telegram today from Gov. Bate ap-
pointing him 10 represent Tennessee
at q meetipg to be held tomorrow in
Philadelphia for the purpose OF max
ing arrangements for the celebration
Of the ce tennial OF the Constitution.
Ho has acoeoted the appointment and
tried hard to induce Gov. Taylor to
90 with him.
Indian Commissioner Atkins, who
has been very sick, was st his deak
again yesterday.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-02
Annual Report Of the COmmIasiOner
Of Railroads.

WASHINGTON, December 1.-The
annual report OF Gen. Joseph Il. John.
ston, Commissioner OF Railroads, has
been fled with the Secretary of the
Interio', and was made public today.
OF the Union Pacific Railway Com
psny the Commissiontr says that on
his annual tour OF inspection he found
s the track, bridges, culverts, work.
shops, srouudhouses, stations, etc, of
the compeny in excellent condition /;
The lies were leveled and the rails
(sieeD accurately and firmly laid, cou-
slituting this as a drst.class road and
proving the efficiency of the presen
management" The financial st tistc,
is summarized 40 foliogs; Toal debt,
$3.50 439 292; capital stock, $50 sos.
500; total stock and debt S2l03O7
792 totol msets, $3.50 .0i5, 800; surplus,
5 3.637477.
Among the items Of assets is one Of
81, 6O4, l4l, as claimed by the COM
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-02
rho Presldont Hos thc Nhoumalism,

WARRINGTON, December l. - The
President has been confined to his
room for two or three days by a slight
bat annoying attack Of rheumatism,
and has for this reason been obliged
to deny himself TO all callers except
Cabinet officers. He Ia feeling some
what better today. The President has
suffered from rheumatism before, but
this Is the fret attack he has had since
he has entered the White House.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-02
An 4ss.i CIerk Renewed.

WASHINGTON, December l.-Mr. l..
Newton, of the District OF Columbus, q
clerk in the Dead Letter Office OF the
Postoiilcs Densrtment, WIS today re-
moved. MIR. Newton has been In the
service of the department since July
], 1855, and has become inc lpacitated
from old age to perform clerical duty.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-02

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