St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-10
SALTWATER NEWS.
Events of a Day in the City on
the ST. Croix.

Events OF Day in the City on
the ST. Croix.
James Daley, arrested here Friday by
Chief Of Police Shortall in response to a
telegram from the sheriff at Randolph,
n. Y, confessed his guilt yesterday and
related the full particulars of the crime.
DALEY said that he was working for an
old farmer near Randolph, and, know
ing that he had some money in a trunk,
he broke into it during his employers
absence and stole a little over $500.
Deputy Sheriff Woodworth, of Ran
dolph, n. Y, will be here after his man
to-day. Daley says that he will return
without rcqulSltlon papers and will face
the music. When first arrested he
calmly said he knew nothing of the
crime.
Taking into consideration the windy
weather and the large number of
bridges that now span the Mississippi
between Prescott, Wis, and Quincy,
ILL.,, the steamer r. j. Wheeler, which
left here April 80, made a very quick
trip. The Wheeler left here at 5 p. M,
April 80, In command of Capt. Gordon
Davis, with raft of lumber. lath and
shingles of over 2,500,00O feet, consigned
to Capt. A. S. Merriam, of Quincy, H.,
and the raft was delivered in the Quincy
Udy Iludy, May ., dC II IN.
An accident occurred Friday at the
G. n. Nelson Lumber company's mill
at Lakeland which might have re-
suited disastrously. The piston and
piston rod OH the engine broke, and
the pieces were hurled against the roof
OF the mill with such force that they
went through the roof and landed about
300 feet in the lake. Several men were
standing close to where the machinery
passed, but fortunately none were in
Jured. 1t will take several days to
repair the damage.
Owing to the pressure of business for
the city treasurer, occasioned by the re-
cent amendments to the city charter,
the city council has deemed it advisable
that his office be removed to the city
hall. Several improvements will be
made in the building, and the court Off
GERS quarters and jury room will here
after be on the first floor of the building.
A number of whist players belonging
to the Saltwater club met in the club
rooms Friday evening and enjoyed a
game of duplicate whist. Hereafter
they Will meet every Friday evening for
that purpose. The club numbers some
excellent whist players and exciting
games are looked for.
passed. The evenings are too sultry for
indoor parties and a trihe too cool for
lawn parties. Several are contemplate
ing removing to the neighboring lakes,
where they will be free from the dust
and heat of the city for a time at
east.
Mrs. G. L. Easton and Miss Mary
Clewel entertained the Cooking club
and invited guests Wednesday evening
at the residence Of Congressman j. n.
Castle. The evenings festivities con-
sisted largely in dancing, and an excel
lent time is reported.
Charles Quincy was thirty-nine years
old Wednesday, and a number of his
friends called on him In the evening to
remind him of the fact. Their time
was spent in card playing, after which
refreshments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. George II. Atwood re-
turned Tuesday from visit to Chicago.
Kansas City and Omaha. Mr.. Atwood.
who is secretary of the Hersey & Bean
Lumber company, combined his pleas
ure trip with business.
Warden Garvin left last evening for
Paris and other points in Kentucky,
where he expects to purchase several
carloads of hemp for the binding tWine
factory. He expects to be gone at least
week or ten days.
d. NJ. Sabin, who has been in England
on business connected with mining in
terests at Wildwood, Wis, is expected
home in a few days, having arrived at
New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. barclay, of Helena,
Mont, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. II.
P. Barclay Tuesday. Mrs. and Mrs.
Barclay were here on their wedding
tour.
Albert Brunswick left Thursday for
Delavan, Wis, wirere he has been ten
dered the position of secretary and treas
urer with Sturtevant q Hollands circus.
The Meta Durant left yesterday with
raft of logs for the Clinton Lumber
company, Clinton, To-, and the Ravenna
took out raft for Dubuque.
The scholars at the Oak Park public
school gave pleasing entertainment
Friday evening, consisting of songs,
recitations, etc.
MIR. and Mrs. G. Fl. Browne, Mrs.
Annie Webster and Miss Sue Brown left
yesterday for visit with friends at
Bangor. Me.
Peter Carroll, Orris Grady. W. J. Nc
Gurgan and L. j. Ross, members of the
St. Paul police force, visited the prison
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Downs entertained a
party of thirty friends at dancing
Wednesday evening.
The bursting of water main on Main
street yesterday caused the flooding OF
several easements.
County Auditor Albert Berg, of Cen
ter City, was a guest of DR.. F. Van
Waters yesterday.
Sergeant w. E. Maunsell has retired
from Company K after five years.
service.
Ira King is taking a well-earned va
cation, and is visiting friends in Chi
| cago.
Mel 81. Bromley returned Friday from
three weeks visit at Plattsburg, N. Y.
Mrs. Mark Bohrer, of st. Paul, was a
guest of Mrs. c. l.. Easton Tuesday.
Orris E. Lee returned Thursday from
afew days absence at Duluth.
j. II. Gribble is back from brief
visit at West Superior, Wis.
DR.. W. II. Caine was at West Su-
perior, Wis, Thursday.