St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-05-28
SAINT PAUL.
TERRIFIED BY LIGHTNING.
West Siders Caught Oh the high Bridge
During Storm.
,OGS ARE DANGEROUS.
Warm Weather Has a Tendency to De-
velop Rabies---Sixth Ward
Siftings.

George and Albert Hall. brothers who
were caught in the storm OF Sunday
evening while crossing the high bridge.
state that no amount of persuasion or
bribing would induce them to repeat
the trip during an electrical storm. Dur
ing the time they were crossing the
structure lightning was playing all
manner Of fantastic pranks on the side
rails, darling back and forth along the
length OF the new iron work in an
alarming manner.
The warm weather of Sunday morn
ing and afternoon was not without its
effect on the CANNES of the West side.
1t develops that dog owned by Stephen
Blum became suddenly affected with
rabies Sunday morning, near Mendoza,
and bit several horses and Il cow before
being killed. Soon after, a dog exhibit
ing every symptom of rabies made
desperate attack Oh Justice McMartin.
at the corner of State and Concord
streets. but was knocked out. Sub
sequently the animal was shot by
Officer Mckinley.
About 100 children participated in the
practice drill at the Clinton Avenue
church yesterday, and the class is rapid
ly becoming proficient in the various
parts. A number of ladies are assisting
Mrs Stout in the work of training the
girls, and will also take the leading
parts at the entertainment. The pro-
gramme for the evening of June 6 will
be sufficiently varied and attractive to
interest the most critical.
The final session for the season of
tba North Stor Guantanamo CIRCLE held
last evening at the usual billet, was OF
special interest, there being q greater
number IN attendance than at any time
during the season. A paper on whit
tier and his Writings" was read by
Miss Katie E. Putnam. "Marguerite,"
by Miss S. E. Peabody, was well re-
ceived. Great applause followed the
delivery of ''Stanzas on Slavery" by
Miss Maggie Lennon. selection from
"Snow-B Bound" by Mrs. G. H. Hosmer,
being also applauded. "Rivermouth
Rocks" by Mrs. r. NJ. Allison; ''The
River PATH" by Miss E. A. Shaw;
"Thy VIII BE Done" by Mrs. c. II.
Sehusman; sin School Days." by Miss
V.L.Burke; ''Seed Time and Harvest"
by Miss NJ. E. Beswick, and various
other well-rendered selections, helped
to pass the evening pleasantly.
In the Sixth ward justice court yes
terday morning the cases of Jordan &
Eritts. 3. Leisk, William YOerg and
Andrew Schroeder, went by default,
with Judgment for the plaintiff. A
settlement was reached in the case of
III. +. Piper VS. S. Burnett, without the
aid of the court. The case of Magnus
Wilson VS. Loren WoodcOck was tried on
a change of venue from Judge Nelson,
Judgment being rendered for the plant
1T in the sum of S31. The case OF j.
II. Garlough VS. Ed. Langevin was tried
and Judgment deferred until Friday.
H. Beck. who some time ago sued for
damages for alleged malpractice by DR..
J. V. Lewis, is now sued by the doctor
for his bill for services rendered at the
time when such malpractice was said to
have been committed. The case will
tried Friday, together with that of Prince
Il Houlton VS.. Ellen Barnes, and E. E.
Mcdonald Us. George A. Cobb will have
hearing OH June 3.
George Wright, the fireman who was
injured in the runaway on Dakota ave-
progress toward recovery. 1t is feared
that he will never entirely recover the
use of the injured limb.
The sidewalks on the Wabasha street
bridge have been completed, and foot
travel has resumed its former channel.
The st. Michael's Literary society
will hold meeting tomorrow evening
in the school house hall.
The river rose over foot as the result
of the heavy rains of Sunday.
SEEMING is being carried on extensively
In the river below the bridges, seine
over fifty feet long being used in one
Instance.
The extension of the gas lighting sys-
tenn on the West side will soon he
brought to completion.
Several new cases of scarlet fever have
developed during the past few days.
Arrangements are being made by the
ladies of the Clinton Avenue NJ. E.
church for reception to be rendered
the st. Paul Methodist Social union at
the church on Friday evening. The
rooms will be prettily decorated for the
occasion and musical programme is
now being prepared. 1t is expected that
over 200 will attend, and a merry time
is anticipated.
There are rumOrs of suit to be
be brought by Albert Gervais, a young
insurance man of West st. Paul,
against the st. Paul & Duluth Railway
company on account of his election
from train one day last week.
The West Side Turnverein will hold a
series of outdoor picnics during the
summer. Steife's park will be the
probable scene of the festivities.
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