St. Paul daily globe., 1889-05-12
THE ZENITH CITY BUDGET.
Doings at the ''Pittsburg of the West,
Across the Bay.
THAT NEW UNION DEPOT.
Looking After the Gamblers--.Bank Con-
sOlidation---Am0ng the
Politicians.

Politicians.
Special to the Globe.
DULUTH, May 1.-two banks, a first
class hotel, upwards of 100 general
stores, newspaper, and inuumerable
boarding houses, real estate offices.
and smaller institutions mark the
growth of West Duluth thus far this
season. The Minnesota Car company
is arranging the finishing touches to its
system of shops; Col. Glenn's boiler
works are nearly under cover; the
hardwood finishing establishment is
nearly ready to start up its machinery,
while the steel plant will shortly start
its fires and small army of workmen
are laying the foundation for the Iron
Bay foundry plant. Everything is
hustle. hustle and confusion, and it is
the man who won't see these things,
though before his eyes, who is getting
left With probable 5000 inhabitants
now, with the starting up OF works in
dicated the number will be doubled,
and other large developments contem-
the population to full 10000, a figure
conservative pace to its past growth.
West Duluth has earned its title.
THAT UNION DEPOT.
The thousands Of passengers to and
from Duluth will continue to jostle and
crowd and push and jam and sweat in
the rickety little box, by courtesy called
a depot, for another year or two at least.
With a great flourish of trumpets a
"Union Depot company was formed
some time ago; an enterpriSing neWSpa-
per correspondent sent down and had
the cut Of an elegant building un-
earthed and published as the 'new
100000 union depot to be erected in
Dulu th," while the average traveller
stepped higher about the platform.and
looked in vain for a beginning of the
ecuted. The company waved its
hand at the modest city coun-
Gil and said: Gentlemen, we
are ready: now what are you going
to do?'' The city council got hustle
on itself, and agreed to give pretty
near the waters of Lake Superior
Duluth, it should be remembered, has
given pretty nearly everything to the
ST. Paul d Duluth company-if, in turn,
Mr.. Dudley and his friends would give
us something little better than horse
block for depot accommodations And
thus, while hopes beat high, Mr.. Dud-
ley steps in, and coolly informs Duluth
that the deal is off. That is all there is
to it. No note of warning, nor word of
explanation, but with one cold move of
a mighty hand the palatial structure is
swept into space, and Duluth impu-
IDENTIFY asked what she is going to do
about it. The conviction is settled that
the company never inte nded to fulfill
its promises.
AFTER THE GAMBLERS.
In opening the present term of court
Judge Stearns fguratively read the riot
act to the grand jury, relative to local
gambling rooms run in open violation
of the law. AS a consequence, j. G.
Murnane and Lewis Murray were in
dicted. but refused to plead, and were
committed for trial III $1,000 and $500
respectively, bail being easily provided
in both cases. Hon. Chris O'Brien, of
st. Paul, will appear for MIR. Murnane,
and the trial come up some time during
the term. Considerable interest is felt
in the matter, and every inch of ground
will be bitterly contested. Proprietors
of other rooms are watching events with
packed valises.
BANK CONSOLIDATION.
Several days ago a proposition was
received by the directors of the Mer-
chants National bank looking to con-
solidation with the Union national, and
a meeting has been called to consider
the measure. Cashier Henry A. Smith,
of the Merchants National, when seen
by the GLOBE correspondent this morn
ing gave the above information and the
further assurance that this was posi-
lively all there was in it. AS to what
xxonlI 70 foly
give even probable guess, since some
OF those most directly interested knew
nothing of the proposition. II the con-
sOlidation is effected the new institu-
tion will have capital of sl,0O0.00O and
assume commanding position among
banking institutions of the Northwest.
STILL HOPING.
Duluth doesn't cut much of figure
in state politics, and through her chosen
representatives has given Gov. Merriam
to understand she doesn't care a snap of
her finger for any of the measly plums
at his disposal. But in the matter of
federal positions she hopes to fare bet
ter. Some one gave it out yesterday
that julie Howard had received infOrma-
ton settling the postmastership in his
favor as soon as Mr.. Flynn's term ex-
pires. When Quizzed by the GLOBE
correspondence tillS iuoI HlIlS. uOWoVeI.
Mr.. Howard denied having received
as though he would be averse to any
such bit of pleasantly. In the mean
time, E. l.. Fisher, c. T. Cash. D. H.
Morgan and the rest of them are in
dustriously saving wood.
A new Richard is in the field for G.
P. Maginnis' chair in the land Office,
being no less parsonage than Hon.
Alex Frazer, at present surveyOr-gen-
eral. Mr.. Frazer hopes that while Wal
ter Nee and Monroe Nichols are fight
ing over the matter, he can slip in and
capture the prize.
M. A. Hays, |. P. Beck, C. F. John
son, II. NJ. Bywater, and c. M. Cush-
man are thus far the only aspirants for
Collector Moores seat, but the fight is
young vet, and will go to none of them
by default.
Mayor Sutphin will not resign. At
one time he decided to follow his own
inclination and step ont of place SO
full of worry and vexation,, but at the
earnest solicitation of all leading citi-
zens, he will forego this desire and
serve to the end.
LAKESIDE RIPPLES.
The steamer Barker, Capt. Flynn,
will inaugurate the Spirit lake excursion
season tomorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Seville departed
for Minneapolis yesterday, and will
make that city their home in future.
George NJ Smith, of the Omaha, run
down to Port Arthur and back on the
Ossifrage during the week.
6. F. johnson will attend the sitting
of the United States grand jury at
Winona in June. j. A. Mannheim is
petit Juror.
Bank clearings for the week ending
yesterday were S1,76l, ,25l.1s.
Col. Colvill, of the land office, went.
down TO ST Panl last evening