St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-06
SALTWATER NEWS.
Farmers to Get Binding Twine-at
Nine Cents Pound

Senator O'Brien was the only men,
Der of the board of prison managers ab-
sent at their meeting held yesterday at
the warden's office. Business of rou-
tine character, such as examining and
allowing bills and attending to other
prison matters, was transacted. The
following notice was adopted by the
board relative to binding twine:
To Minnesota Farmers: Binding Twine
at tCost'-Manufactur by the state at the
prison, saltwater, Mimi, limited quantity
now on hand, and ready for shipment in
bales of fifty pounds each. This twine is of
superior quality and will be sold at nine
cents per pound until further notice. Made
mostly from Kentucky hemp; even, smooth
finish, very strong and running about $50
feet to the pound. Orders will be flied in
same order in which they are received when
accompanied by the cash. This enterprise
having been established for the henefit of the
farmers of Minnesota, the management de-
s1res TO distribute to the farmers direct, or
through the medium of regularly organized
farmers clubs, in order to prevent specula-
ton. Having only limited quantity for the
coming harvest we would urge all who de-
sire to avail themselves of this opportunity
OF getting twine at this low figure TO send
their orders at once to
ALBERT GARvIN, Warden,
Minnesota State Prison, Saltwater, MINI.
n. B.-Shipped only in fifty-pound pack
ages III quantities not less than leo pounds or
or hrm when cash is sent with the order.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Saltwater, Mimi, May 5.
Herman Retfke was arraigned in the
municipal court yesterday, and pleaded
guilty to charge OF petit larceny. The
judge imposed fine of S25 and costs,
which was promptly paid. In addition
to paying the fine Reffke paid Mr.. Lud-
Wig about $500 for the purpose of set:
tling with him. He was charged with
stealing several hundred dollars from
the till in Mr.. Ludvig's saloon, and
rather than push the case Mr.. Ludwig
decided to settle.
Judge Crosby convened the Spring
term OF district court yesterday, but no
cases of Importance were tried. The
grand jury was in session and will prob
ably return two indictments. The petit
jury will not be present until next Mon
day. To-day the court case of Glass IL
McEwen VS.. The st. Paul Park Carriage
Company will be tried. The remainder
of the week will be taken up with the
trial of court cases.
Thomas McTague, warden of the
prison at Deer Lodge, Mont. was a
guest at the prison yesterday. Mr.. Nc
Iague is making tour of the principal
prisons in the Northwest for the pur-
pose OF ascertaining how they are con-
Quoted.
Barney Widmayer, charged with
twisting off a cows tail, was discharged,
the jury failing to agree on a verdict.
EghtOf the jurymen were for acquittal
and four for conviction.
The county commissioners were in
session yesterday at the court house.
aud no items OF great Importance were
transacted. The board will be in ses-
sion several days.
The insurance adjusters were at the
prison yesterday, and adjusted the loss
occasioned by the recent ire in the
paint shop.
A heavy frost occurred Monday night
and ice formed in various places. No
damage is reported.
The water in Lake st. CroiX is reced-
ing fast and is now about six feet above
low water mark.
E. G. Northey's greenhouse Oh South
Third street was destroyed by fire yes
terday afternoon.