St. Paul daily globe., 1889-06-30
SATURDAY SlF TINGS.

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to
George Mover and Anna MOnchan, James
HerOH and Barbara Kreger.
The sorrel PAGER Honest John. owned by
e. NJ. Parrish, has been purchased at $4OO by
Rolfer Brothers, of Dayton's Bluff.
Hon. w. A. Spencer left last evening for
Rhode island, where he will visit friends and
relatives for the next two months.
The county committee on claims met at 10
O'Clock yesterday morning and disposed OF a
few minor claims regarding roads, etc.
At2 O'Clock on Monday, at the front steps
OF the Federal building, the 400 pounds con-
traband opium will be sold 10 the highest
bidder.
The Young Peoples Guild Church Of the
Ascension will give a moonlight excursion
on the steamer Cleon Thursday evening,
July IL.
Miss Mary Pendergast, of the state. public
instruction department.. left yesterday for
her home at Hutchinson where she will
spend her summer vacation.
The water board makes the following re-
port for June: Balance June 1, S7O,O1O.9O;
receipts S32. $50; total. S102,661 81; dis
bursements 500. 1854; balance on hand,
ST., ,S75.53.
Insurance Commissioner Bailey has fur
nished each fire insurance company copy
of the Minnesota Standard policy, which is a
reproduction of the New York Standard in
surance policy.
Tom POucher, an emplOye at the pOstOfhce,
and Hon. John Ives left last night for Osakts,
where they hope to either catch or buy enough
fish to give Postmaster Lee and Supt, Hard
acre q good feed.
A verdict of 5000, was rendered for the
plaintiff in the case of Gertrude T. Eggen-
berger against the Guarantee Mutual Ac-
cident association, tried in the United States
circuit court on Friday.
R. E. Noyes, of Mclaughlin & Noyes, has
been appointed to fill the position of assistant
district attorney made vacant by the reslgna-
ton of Henry Wood. Mr. Wood s resignation
was accepted yesterday.
According to figures obtained at the health
Office the number of deaths in st. Paul since
rate per thousand Inhabitants of GIG. Dur
ing the six months 1856 births were re-
ported.
Charles Wolff, arrested by Policeman Walsh
Friday night for beating his wife over the
head with a revolver, was fined 500 in the
municipal court yesterday. and was required
to give bond to keep the peace.
Bank clearances yesterday were $561,-
36S.90; for the week. $3693. 1896; for the
corresponding week last year, So, 566, ,37S.76 !;
spending month last year, Sic, ,927, ,914.60.
The board of public works yesterday had
under con nsideration the matter of grading
Asbury avenue, between University avenue
ard the Manitoba railway. 1t was decided to
return an adverse report to the council.
pass at B. Vahsen's saloon a check having
the forged signature of Oscar Scott, was
taken before Judge Burr yesterday morning
and held under 81 900 bail for trial to-mor-
row.
Supervising Steamboat Inspector Hayes re-
turned yesterday from trip up the Missouri
river where he inspected several steamboats,.
The captain declares the crops beyond James
town are not worth 25 cents per acre. but
look well from Jamestown to st. Paul.
Grh dar>o MN 11o6 ont obn
10 o'clock last night by blaze in the third
story of the Schurmeier block, at the corner
of Fifth and Jackson streets. The fire was.
confined to- the laboratory. of Nicholas
Lehnen, the chemist and did about $10O
damage. ~
There will be meeting OF the ST. Paul
Nurses association Thursday July IL, 4 p.
M, at the Business Woman's club rooms, for
the purpose of transacting very important
business. Every member is requested to be
present prepared to discuss plans for the
coming year.
Katie Murphy, insane on religious subjects,
was examined before the probate court yes
terday morning and committed to Rochester.
The girl imagines the spirits to be torment
ing her, and when members OF the clergy
happen anywhere near her, she darts the
most venomous profanity at them and their
churches.
Mrs. Thomas Reynolds, of Rush City, re-
ported at police headquarters yesterday
morning the loss of pocketbook containing
$40 IN gold, $50 in greenbacks and certifi-
cate Of deposit on the Bank of Minnesota for
81 200. The purse was lost between the
union depot and the corner Of Seventh and
jackson streets.
The report Of City Treasurer Refs for the
month of June shows receipts Of 8 A.
67633 and disbursements of $475, 1910,
with balance of $500, 1888. 23 on hand His
report on board OF EDUCATION finances shows
receipts amounting to S243,576.99, disburse-
ments amounting to S2O7, ,8O9.8l. and bal
ance of S62, ,639.e6. -
Bishop John p. Newman will preach, in
the Central Park NJ. E. church on Friday
evening July 5, under the auspices of the;
rare opportunity to hear the greatest orator
of the METHODIST church since the days of
Matthew Simpson. Everybody is invited,
let everybody come.
Griggs and family to join Col. c.. W. Griggs,
at Tacoma, called out q very large escort of
friends to bid farewell at the depot. Col.s
and Mrs. Griggs will reside at Tacoma in lhe
future. The drawing rooms of the new Pull
man on the train, were literally filed with
flowers, and there were at least sixty friends
of Mrs. Griggs at the depot before the train
left.
An adjourned meeting of the directors Of
the contractors and builders board of trade
of this city was held yesterday morning at
the chamber of commerce building, full at
tendance being present. After the transac-
ton of the usual routine business, II. II.
Young was elected secretary of the board for
the ensuing year. The board adjourned, to
meet Tuesday evening at o'clock.
The congregation of st. Vincent's Catholic
church will celebrate the Fourth by holding
festival aud picnic at Lake Como, and
Judging from the extensive character of the
preparations being made for the event it
will not only prove a grand success fnan-
cially but also a most enjoyable means of
recreation and amusement to all who may
participate in the festivities Of the occasion.
Several months ago Fred Stanke, White
Bear farmer. was arrested on a charge of
bastardy preferred by Minnie Schmidt, a.
servant girl formerly employed by him.
When the case, which had been repeatedly
continued, was called in the municipal court
yesterday morning the girl failed to appear
and the defendant was discharged. 1t is said
that the woman has since married, having
found another man who would assume the
responsibility of her unborn child without
being taken into the courts.
Northern Pacific Express Com
pany Reaches Chicago.
The Northern Pacific Express COM
pany, now operating the entire system
of the Northern Pacific railroad. will
extend its service over the Wisconsin
Central line, commencing July 1, reach
ing all points. and including such inn
nOrta nt oitipS as- ChicaUO Milwaukee,