St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-08-14
SAINT PAUL.
CHIT CHAT CORNER.

The city council having agreed to
grant the Enos Electric railway a par
tlal franchise for the city, attention is
now concentrated upon Mayor Smith,
who within the next four days must de-
eide whether he will veto the ordinance
or sign it. Il have received the Ordi-
nance, said his homer yesterday after
noon, having just returned from short
excursion in the country. Il cannot
say what shall do with it-veto or sign
it-until consider the provisions of the
franchise. At present know nothing
about it. and will have no time to give
attention to the matter to-day.
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The name of Thomas Ryan, the law
partner of W. W. Erwin, is receiving
some attention in connection with the Of
flee of county attorney. Tom has been
doing a little quiet work, electioneering,
lately, and should Judge Egan decide
not to run again, he will stand good
show of receiving the nomination on
the Democratic ticket.
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A pertinent circular has been issued
by the Humane society on the care OF
animals in the summer. The first and
foremost suggestion is the provision OF
water-''fresh, pure water" Hydro
phobia is almost unknown I'D those 10
cations where dogs can drink when they
wish. Horses also should have frequent
opport unities to quench thirst, but par
ticular attention should be paid to their
No animal iS n q heated
state, gripes are certain to follow ii
too hearty drink is allowed.
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Rabbi Hess. late of Shreveport, La,
arrived in St. Paul yesterday and will at
once take charge of the passionate OF
Mount Zion synagogue, to which he has
received unanimous call. He has
filled two pulpits in the United States.
the first embracing six years at Kansas
City and the other at Shreveport. which
he has Just left after twelve years So
journ. Dr.. HISS resigned his late pas
torate because of the health of his
wife, and two days ago resolutions
were received from his late congrega-
ton by the Mount Zion congregation,
of which ID. Aberle is president, speak
ing in the highest possible terms Of
DR.. Hess work among them. DR.. Hess
will officiate for the first time Friday
evening, at 7:3O o'clock.
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Lieut.. Col. William L. Drum, Twelfth
infantry, acting inspector general, U.
S. A, has arrived in ST. Paul and en-
tered upon his duties as inspector gen
eral of the department of Dakota. Col.
Drum was formerly clerk of the district
court of Steele county, at OwatOnna,
and was appointed to the army from
Minnesota.
II. S. Fairchild tells a pretty good
story on himself which illustrates how
he had his habits reformed while he
was abroad. A friend of his met him
yesterday, just after the chamber of
commerce had adjourned. and to his
great surprise caught him smoking.
"Why, Fairchild," said he, chow is this,
[ thought you did not smoke" WELL
said Mr.. Fairchild, Il did not till l left
this country. When | was on the con-
tinent l couldn't get any fine cut to-
bacco, nor. in fact any kind that could
use, so l was compelled to change to
smoking. All gentlemen over there
smoke but do not chew.
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Postmaster Lee has received advices
from Washington that sub-letter car
riers have been appointed for the ST.
Paul postOffice. The civil service exam
liners have not completed their inspec
ton of the papers submitted to them al
the recent examination of applicants fol-
positions in the classified postal service
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The figures in the GLOBE of Sunday
concerning the amount of money thai
is being placed in buildings this sum
mer were read with surprise by many
st. Paul people, who thought there hac
been less activity than last year. Sever
al persons inquired at the building in
SpectOr'S office yesterday if the published
figures were correct. Building Inspect
or johnson himself was under the i'm
preston that less was being done thi
year than last until the matter wa
figured up.
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"A Juvenile Ddll CiuU. ullu6E Tic man
agement of Master Crooks. went out OF
st. Anthony hill Sunday afternoon t,
play a little game, and on arrival at oh,
grounds the Crooks club found anOthe
nine there. There was not room enough
on the grounds for both clubs, so Mas
ter Crooks, who is somewhat of
''Scrapper." determined to GUST tn
occupants. A natty yOunster, name,
Kelly, was running the latter aggrega
ton. and Crooks sought him out, givin,
orders that he and his nine should leav
at once. Kelly thought different. an
replied that as he had the prior claim t
the grounds. he intended holding them
Crooks said that Kelly would have t
lick him then. Kelly remarked that b
would try. A ring was soon formed
and, urged on by the cries of their fe
low-ball players, the respective captain
went Il it. 1t was give and take for
while, but soon Crooks showed signs G
weakening, and was finally knocke
out. When the fight was over, Kell
gave his hand to his adversary, an
after shaking it warmly, told him h
could have the grounds.
NOON RECESS HOUR