St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-05-26
SAINT PAUL.
CAUGHT AND CONDENSED.

CAUGHT AND CONDENSED.
A piano recital is to be given this evening
at the Park Congregational church.
social and literary entertainment will be
given Thursday evening at Cretin hall.
County Superintendent A. G. Erigstrom, of
Goodhue county, called at Supt. Kiehle' S
Office yesterday.
Ben Batv a colored railroad man, was ar
rested OH a warrant last evening by Officer
McCarty on charge of having assaulted his
wife.
Dr. Sweeny, of the state medical board,
has issued a notice that all midwiYes PRAGUE
ing in the state must register before him
prior to June 3.
Edward A. Funk, dealer in furnishing
goods. has made general assignment TO
Christian Meyer for the benefit OF creditors,
without preference.
1.-THE action of Jeanne A Carroll against
The Rockford Insurance Company, Of Rock
ford. H., 10 reform two insurance policies,ls
being tried before Judge Otis.
Cases of scarlet fever at 461 Ohio street, 2S4
Clinton avenue, 1898 Reaney street. and
diphtheria at st. Anthony PARK were report
ed at The health office yesterday.
A musical and literary entertainment is TO
at the Central Presbyterian church under the
auspices of the Sons of Veterans.
c G. Berkman's building at the corner of
Sixth and Franklin streets was slightly dam
aged by fire yesterday morning. The cause
was an ash box containing live cinders.
EThe board of fire commissioners met last
evening at fire headquarters and transacted
purely routine business. The pay roll for
May amounting to SIS, 500 was passed by the
board.
The jury IN the personal injury cause OF
John C. shea against The ST. Paul City Rail-
way Company reached a conclusion last
evening and will bring in a sealed verdict
this morning.
Rev A. j. Haupt, under the auspices of
the Y. p A. of Memorial Lutheran church,
viii lecture this evening on "a W ord of
Thought" at the church, West Sixth street,
near Exchange.
Assistant Attorney General Cbilds returned
from Duluth yesterday. lie states that the
expert clerks have been getting along well
with their work there. and that the wheat
investigation will be resumed at The capitol
Monday next.
Joel f. Hratwole, of the Mortified News,
was in the city yesterday. Among the other
politicians who were discovered about the
rotundas of the hotels were Senator Davis. Of
st. Peter; Senator Tawney, of Winona;
Thomas II. Garfield. of Lake Park, and ex-
Mayor John Sutphin, OF Duluth.
Judge Cornish and jury are engaged in
trying the personal injury case of Martha
McDonough against The Chicago st. Paul &
Kansas City Railway Company. She stepped
of car to escape apparent danger from
collision and broke her arm, for which she
wants $4,000 IN damages
A special meeting of the committee on
German of the board of education was
called at the board room yesterday. No
action was taken, it being decided to await
the report of the treasurer and comptroller,
showing the amount of money at the disposal
OF the board, before taking any steps.
Police Officer McCarrick, who was so ter
Tibly injured by an electric car last Wednes-
day, still continues to improve at ST. Josephs
hospital and has astonished the doctors in
charge. Last evening he was reported to be
resting comfortably, with a strong pulse and
normal temperature. but he cannot be pro-
nounced out of danger.
The dumping grounds on the west side levee
below Robert street bridge, are a source of
great annoyance to west side residents and
10 the fire department. During the present
month the refuse must have been set on fire
by mStheviOus boys a number of times, and
yesterday the fire department worked for
nearly tour hours in quenching a fire among
the refuse.
The new motors on the interurban line
were running yesterday. and made good
time between the two cities. They carry
trailers and provide ample accommodation.
The line is now managed from Minneapolis,
and as a result the crews were selected from
Flour City men, leaving the st. Paul crews
out in the cold. Supt. Scott states however,
that the men will be given employment else
where in the city. and that they need not
consider that they are discharged from the
service.
The principals and teachers of the high
school held a meeting yesterday afternoon
at which Supt. Gilbert explained fully the
matter of the transfer of pupils from one
school to another, consequent on the re-
moval OF families from one to another
school district or other causes. The dates
were also announced for the examinations at
the various schools, showing upon what
days the various subjects will be taken up
These dates cannot be given, as it is desired
to keep the pupils in ignorance of the sub
1ect of examination until the day arrives.