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The morning call., 1895-01-10
Mrs. FLAHERTY'S CAT
It Causes Trouble ON NatOIna
Street.
BILLY O'TOOLE'S REVENGE.
How a New Years Dinner Was
Spoiled by a Feline.
HEARING THE NATTER In COURT.
The Prosecuting Witness Reiterates a
Volume Of lnVeetiye Used by
the Accused.

where's the cat In this case?" inquired
Judge Campbell. as he exonerated Billy
OToo!e, aged 10 years. of a charge OF
cruelty to animals. and was about to taxa
up the case of Maggie OToole, his mother
for disturbing the peace.
| Eyer couldn't ketch dat cat, Jedge, wild
a sco0pnet," volunteered Billy from the
midst Of the audience.
Call Mrs. Flaherty, them" wont on his
Honor.
Yes. sir" said buxom lady with a
rudy face and large proportions, as she
eagerly mounted the witness-stand.
She was sworn and asked what she
knew of the dlstur bance which she charged
Mrs. OToole with committing on the day
following New Years day.
81 know all about it, your Honor be-
cause l saw it. and oh! heard it, too"
Where do you live?" was inquired.
''On Natoma street."
Yes, but that is long street. Where
abouts on Natoma?"
"Ah; it's In the middle of the block, be-
tween Fifth and Sixth, on the east SIDE"
Don't you know the nun ber?"
ITS rubbed off or como off before we
moved"
swell. what Is the number next to 1t ad-
joiuing?"
81 never NEEDLES wild my neighbours
business. sir. don't know"
"Thats strange" drolled the court.
"Oh; It's right opposite Mulhearn's
grocery and bar. Jedge. You kuowed
where it was in election times"
Come. come. go on with your story"
urged the court. nervously.
well. you see. sir. we have cat-a
maltese cat-lhat me husband-God bless
him-bIought over from Tiperrary whin
she was only a kitten. He growed up
like wan of the children. and do you
know. Jedge. since he's been big Teller
there amt been no rats or mice about
Mrs. Flaherty's house."
whats all that got 10 do with this dis.
turbanceP That's what We want to hear
about"
Il was only givin' the Tommy a good
sind off, sure, Well. thin, it was the day
after New Years in the afternoon that
Mike-thats my someone runnin' into
the house an says he: Billy O'Toole has
tied big can on Tommy's TAIL What
does | DO but to 60 back In the yard-the
OTooles live in Ne rear, Jedge, you
know-an' l sees poor Tommy sittin' on
the fince wild that tin can on his tail in
awful distress, an that boy Billy was
gvin' him the laugh.
Il goes for Billy and he runs, but I got
him by the slack of his pants Just as he
was gettin' into the door. and In another
minute I'd been a-warmin' him. But what
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and the groom is well-known citizen of
the same place.
The wedding was a very quiet one, none
but intimate friends or immediate rela-
tives of the contracting parties being pres
ent at the ceremony. Nothing had been
neglected, however, that y ould add to the
picturesqueness of the occasion. The
spacious paTlors of Mr.. Cuffs home were
beautifully decorated with long garlands
of smilax and roses, which were wound in
and out of the woodwork and festooned
from the cornices. The bridal canopy
WAS composed entirely of white drapereS
and OF smllax and masses of crimson
roses
The bride, who is a graceful brunette
with brown hair and large dark eyes, was
elegantly gowned in white satin, made en-
train and gar ished with little real lace
She carried large bouquet Of white roses.
The maid of honor was Miss Cluff, who
wore pretty frock of white silk, made
somewhat in the Empire style, with full
waist aud a broad white sash. On one
shoulder she wore long spray of Palma
Wallets and carried a large bouquet of thu
same flowers.
Two wee little tots-Callie and Flossie
Cluff-looked charming as e ,wer-girls, at
tsndants on the bride. FlOssie wore
pink silk frock and carried a bouquet. of
pinks, while Callie, who was dressed in
blue silk, carried white pinks Mrs. Cluff
was gowned in black and pink brocaded
satin. the waist of pink satin being covered
with pink chiffon. Her ornaments were
diamonds.
The ceremony took place at o'clock.
Shortly before that hour Rev. DR.. Mac
kenZle of the First Presbyterian Church.
placed himself under the wedding-b bell in
readiness for the bridal procession, which
formed upstairs and descended to the
narlors. As the affair was informal Miss
Wackman entered the room on the arm of
Mr.. Mcconnell. Mr.. Cluff, however, stood
give the bride away. The brides brother,
Harry Wackman. acted as groomsman.
A fter the simple Presbyterian service
was concluded all the friends and relatives
present came forward to offer warm con-
gratu lstoDs, and there was more time to
express them than I, usual in such cases.
as the newly married couple had not to
hasten to the depot to catch train.
Later In the evening a reception was
held, at which nearly fifty guests were
present. An informal musical programme
wss rendered by clever amateur perform
ers, and delicious refreshments were par
taken OF.
1t had been decided that Mr.. and Mrs.
Mcconnell would not leave the city on their
wedding tour till the weather was more
settled. They will probably set out TO-
day or tomorrow for the southern part of
the State, where they will remain for some
time. Their future home will be at Elk
Grove. Sacramento. where the families of
10Th are well known.
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AGAINST COLLECTOR WISE.
Latest Charges Against Him Are
Sustained.


Tho Civil Service Examiners who have been
investigating charges recently made against
John II. Wise, Collector of Customs, finished
their labors so far as one charge is concerned,
last night. and prepared report, which will be
sent TO Washington to-day. Their verdict in
the case referred to was that the Collector in
Diminishing Patrick II. Lannon, Republican
examiner OF merchandise, violated the civil
service law.
Lannon was represented before the invest-
cation by Phillips & Henderson The Collector
defended himself.
1t was shown that Lannon passed the civil
service examination for the position of exam
lner III October, 1890, and he was appointed by
Collector L. @. Phelps in july, 1891. His du-
ties comprised the examination of household
ana personal effects mail packages and o!her
merchandise. Wis was appointed in June,
1884, ana Lannon,and several other Republican
employees. became apprehensve that their posi-
lions were In danger. The Collector. however,
assured him that sucn was not The case ana all
went Wen until August 81 when the examiner
received the following note:
p II Ldnnon, Eramfner-SIR: You hereby
advised that your services will not be required
after this date. JOHN H. WISE, Collector
The dismissed examiner promptly called upon
the Collector for an explanation, and Mr.. Wise
Informed him that he had been relieved of his
duties because he (Wise) had two men more
ihan the department allowed. The Aprraiser,
win whom Lannon had been employed, gave
him a letter of recomm' ndation, and he called
upon the Collector for his Endorsement
II can't give you my Endorsement, Mr.. Lam
non," said Wise. You might DO as those other
men did md carry ii To the Civil Service Com
mission and those fellows at Washington might
make me more trouble. got caught once, and
don't propose TO get caught again."
That was enough for LannOn. He left the
Collector and with little difficulty procured evil
dence that he was removed because he was
Republican, whose place was wanted by and
was given to Democrat. Other Republicans
have been removed by Mr.. Wise, and it is al
legged by thrm for no other reason than that
their positions were wanted for Democrats
The investigation VIII be resumed tomorrow
m orning, when the Collector will have an Oh.
pOrtunity to explain the other removals and 10
tell what he knows about the levying OF pOllti-
oal fq in q
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do l get but bucket of cold water all
over me from Mrs. 0'Toole, and thin a
regiment of her little brats swarmed out
an Their tore the clothes from off me body.
An all the time. Jedge. Mrs. O'Toole was
uslD' language that would make your
Honor's whiskers turn from that beautiful
auburn"
what did she say ?"
"God help me, jedge, I'd never be for
given if repeated Ii. at all"
"BuT you will have to il you look for q
conviction"
Then Mrs. Flaherty braced herself and
gave a string of invective that was treat
to the hangers on of the court but para
Lying to his Honor.
''Did she say all that?" inquired the
court.
"Yis, sir"
you have good memory"
well, there was more that can't re-
member, on me oath, for 1 wants to tell
the truth. And she throwed a stick at me.
too. All the neighbors was out by this
time and seen It,"
'Stand aside." said the prosecuting at
torney, and the big woman stepped down.
oCfcAdl VI uCl WIl0cSScS uiu nov dtLO-
gether corroborate Mrs. Flaherty's story,
but all of them saw the cat with the orna-
ment on his caudal appendage.
Mrs. OToole. when called In her own
behalf. appeared somewhat reserved and
not nearly so loquacious as the prosecuting
witness.
She knew nothing about her sons rela-
lions with the tom cat when she baptized
Mrs. Flaherty, but was simply saving the
embryonic policeman from the clutches of
shat savage womaD." as she termed Mrs.
Flaherty
Then Billy took the stand.
ION the afternoon of the second of this
month did you see your mother commit
any breach of the peace in your front yard
or house?" asked The court.
'She stood off Mrs. Flaherty, she did,
like a brick"
"Was 1t big row."
well, a little bigger than usual" re-
turned Billy in matter OF fact way.
What? Do you have 'em often ?"
"Oh. only Sundays and holidays as a
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VISITED THE MAYOR.
The Merchants Association Work
Commenced.


Commenced.
The committee Of the Merchants Associa-
ton, under which all the active work of clean.
Ing the streets Is carried on, paid visit TO the
new City Hall yesterday and called upon Mayor
Sutro and Superintendent of Streets Ashwortb.
The three visitors were Mr.. Dohrman, presi-
dent OF the association; A. S. Baldwin and NJ.
S. Koher. and they first paid their respects to
MT. Ashworth. who received. them very cor
daily. They told him that they had come TO
discuss methods of street work and the best
manner of doing it. The talk between the
party lasted a considerable time. In some
things Mr.. AshwOrth had peculiar ideas OF his
own gathered from his experience of street
work. and they were not just In accord with tie
views Of the merchants. They were only in
relation 10 minor details, though and the gen.
tlemen soon came TO an amicable ARA ngement.
Mr.. Ashworth praised the manner in which
the merchants had carried out their work and
promised 10 do all in his power in the future TO
help them in the furtherance OF their plans. He
also invited them to visit his Office as often as
pos sible in order that they might confer to-
gether.
After leaving Mr.. Ashworth the party called
upon Mayor Sutro and had quite a long con-
ference. The Mayor also cOmplimented
the association upon its good work
and further said that It was too
bad that the Other departments OF the city
government could not be conducted upon like
business principles. This led to a discussion
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general thing"
What caused it this timer"

general thing"
What caused it this timer"
Dunno"
Didn't you spicket that cat"
"What?"
Did you no, catch Mrs. Flahsrty's cat
and tie tin can to its tai?"
We'll. Jedge. I'll tell you what that cat
done. We had turkey for New Years
dinner and hung it outside in the night
when 1t was cool. Mrs. Flaherty's cat Is
always monkeying around. and be seen
that bird and got away with it. We
didn't have no turkey for New Years"
That was Tough" unused the court.
Il laid for that cat" continued Billy.
AN | fixed him 80 he would run clean out
OF town. thought"
Y GU did not say that when you were
Delng tried for malicious mischief"
NO, sir; l didn't think / had to-"
That will do. Get out. all of you. Pll
decide this case next Friday" concluded
the court. with a shout, and the Flahertys
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THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY.
Directors and Vice-Presidents Elect
ed-Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Society for the
Prevention OF Cruelty to Children was held YES
terday at the room OF the society, ITO Market
street.
The following directors were elected Charles
Sonntag. Gilbert Palache A. Roman. B. p. Flint
Joseph q. Eastland, |. I. Milliken, George A.
Newhall, Clinton E. Worden, John E. Shoobert
Spencer Z. Buckbee and Horatio Beyeridee !:
also the following vice-presdents: Joseph A
Donohoe, Lloyd Tevis, James B. aaggin. d. O.
Mills, George G. Perkins. Alexander BOYD
Levi Strauss, John ID. Thompson, Henry L.
William F. Whittier, John r. Jackson. Charles
Mayne, L. ii. Sweeney, Jacob e. Davis. w. q.
Bourn, r. A. Him and A. X. p Harmon.
10Th inst. to organize by the election of a
nre sident. " :"
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Five dollars for best twelve hen eggs, white,
won by French Bros
Five dollars for best twelve hen eggs brown
won by Mrs. E. E. Purdy.
Five dollars for Twelve heaviest hen eggs
any color, won by William WinslOW.
Ten dollars for best display OF eggs not less
than SIX varieties won by French Bros
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BEING FITTED up.
Justice Carroll Will Have His Omar
tiers Furnished.

Justice OF the Peace Carroll, who had some
difnculty In securing suitable quarters for
courtroom, is now 10 trouble about having It
ntted up. 1t is one thing TO have courtro DOM
and another thing TO have it properly furnished
Inc Justice applied 10 the Supervisors for
proper httings, but was told that they could do
nothing for him.
Judge Carroll then became indignant and
SAID ne would have 1t fitted up anyhow. He
called upon the Sheriff, and as result yester-
DAY preparations were being made for laying
carpets aud putting In the stove and furniture
Evidently The furnishers are not afraid or In
doubt as 10 their claims being paid.
cough needs quick and effective treatment
Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup furnishes this.
The morning call., 1895-01-10

OF another small society event. Miss Nina
Schwabacher. a charming bud, made her debut
In society.
On both occasions the parlors and reception.
rooms were profuSely decorated. The choicest
flowers that could be procured at the floral
mart were twIDed aud clustered about the
costly mantels by artistic hands. Orange bios
SONS, Japanese cedars, white lilies. poincettas
and other sweet-smeing flowers nearly con.
ceaIed the costly tufted walls from view. Dane
ing was made feature OF the evenings enter
fainmnnf.
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on the proposition OF having a general or
ganiZation by which public improvements
could be carried on. This body could be made
up OF delega es from the various local organiZa-
lions, such as the Chamber OF Commerce,
Board Of Trade and like bodies. From the en-
thusiastic manner IN which all the participants
10 the discussion spoke, it Is not unlikely that
some such movement will be started ia tile
near future.
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A PRETTY HOME WEDDING.
Rev. DR.. R. Mackenzie Performed the
Ceremony
AMID DAINTY FLORAL DECORATIONS.
The Bride Is a DGnizen Of Elk Grove,
Sacramento, Where the Happy
Couple Will Reside.

A pretty wedding was solemnized on
Tuesday evening at the residence of
William Cuff. on Vallejo street, when
Miss Eta Wackman was united in the
bonds of holy matIimony to Thaddeus
Mcconnell
The bride, who is a niece of Mr.. Cluff,
is a resident of Elk Grove, Sacramento.
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SOCIETY RECEIVES HER.
Miss Nina Schwabacher Makes Her
Debut.

Debut,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Schwabacher, who recently
returned from an extended trip abroad. gave a
housewarming In their palatial residence, 1900
Jackson street, on Sunday.
The mouse formerly belonged to Mrs. Lux;
but since Mr.. Schwab cher came inio posses.
sion OF this valuable piece Of property extern
sive improvements have been made, and Sun
days warming" celebrated It's completion.
Ire host aud hostess were assisted in receiv-
ing by Mrs. A. Schwabacher, Mrs. l.. Good
man, Mrs. g. GreensweiE, Mrs. II. Wangen-
helm, Miss Sarah Mendel of New York, Miss
Jennie Schwabacher, Miss Sadie Hyman, Miss
Elsie Hecbt, Miss May Slessing. Miss Rose
Sachs, Miss Miller and Miss SchWabacher.
Last evening the same mansion was the scene
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THAT UNPOPULAR ORDER.
Afraid That the Carriers Might De-
mand paw for Extra Time.

The order at the Postoffice forbidding the
carriers from performing all clerical work out
side their regular duties was the occasion yes
Iefoay OF some wonderment as the result Is
tnat delay must ensue In the delivery OF mail
10 Inc merchants, who are the principal suffer
ers. IL Is now said that the motive OF The order,
wnich emanated from Washington. Is 10 fore
stan an attempt of the carriers 10 exact pay for
the overtime for which they were employed in
sorting the mail. Modification OF the order Is
said to be probable.
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Here's S1.5O
Silks for S5C.

BLACK GROS-GRAIN SILK, 211&
inches wide, extra heavy, guaran-
teed. fast dye and all pure silk,
reduced from 81 so to. .....,,.,
BLACK FAILLE SILK, 20 inches
wide, color and quality guaran-
teed. extra heavy, our regular
81 50 grade, reduced to.
BLACK RHADAME SATIN. 81
inches wide, extra heavy. regular
at 81 So, reduced to very special
price.
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Sharp aches,
Dull aches,
All aches,
cease to torture
when touched by
Mexican Mustang
Lininent.
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Bargains in
Housefurnishings.

WHITE ALL-WOOL BLANKETS,
the product of TWO OF California's
most famous wooien mills (San
Jose and Napa). nothing inner
made Of their size and weight
liza size, pounds, worth 81 50. now 81 so
l2-4 size, pounds, worth 50 90. now $50 90
14-4 size, II pounds, worth $l3 50,now 500
COMFORTS, sateen covered, white o. 1.l5
cotton filling. turkey red lining, I'D l.
regular al 81 30, sale price $50. Each
WHITE SPREADS, 8OxS4 inches. an OEC
unusually heavy quality ,hemmed, CC
good patterns, regular at 81 20. Each
READYMADE SHEETS. S1x9O
inches in size, made OF a superior 6AC
quality OF bleached sheeting. sale w
price. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Each
READY-MADE PILLOW ASES
two Sizes 42x36 inches and Ask &c
36 inches, well made and a very y
special value at...............,,,, Each
READY-MADE PILLOW SEES,
46x36 inches, well made from
remnants of the best quality of lac
sheeting, value at 40c a pair, i Il
sale PRICE,. Each
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Here for
Fine Linens-Cheap.

UNBLEACHED DAMASK. SO inches
wide, every thread linen. In sew OSC
erai pretty patterns, regular at CO
soc. sale price ................. Yard
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IIa1e'S
Great Clearance Sale!

Special prices in every department of the big store.
with Winter the Spring stock arrives.
goods season-tfat's way of doing business
always
Come and pick while picking best. Come in the morning
We better before the afternoon
begins 1t will pay you and help few sample prices
herewith give you idea Clearance
Sale. Notice several new lines added to-day.
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BLEACHED DAMASK, SO inches
wide, beautiful Austrian all S0C
linen tablecloth. regular at 76ca w
yard. sale price. Observation-Disclosures. Yard
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Unparalleled
Domestic Offerings.

PLAIN CREPE CLOTH. in a large
assortment Of fancy shades:
would be cheap indeed at 1920
ayard: cut now TO. ....,,.
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PALACE HOTEL.

THE PALACE HOTEL OCCUPIES AN ENTIRE
! block in the center OF San Francisco II is the
model hotel OF the world. FIRE and earthquake
proof Has hino elevators EVER room is large,
light and airy. The ventilation Is perfect. A bath
and closet adtoin every room. All rooms are easy
OF access from broad Hight corr idors. The oentraI
court. illuminated by electric light. It's immense
glass roof. broad balconies cArriage-way and trop-
ical plants features hitherto unknown In Amer
lean hotels Guests entertained on either the Amer
lean or European plan The restaurant is the hnest
IN the city. Secure rooms in advance by tele-
Srsphing. THE PALACE HOTEL,
Elst tt San Francisco. Cal.
The morning call., 1895-01-10

LADIES' BLACK WOOL COMBI-
NATION SUITS, Jersey ribbed,
made to fit SILK and wool bound q. 80
edges, all sizes. were 50 suit, ID -
special Stuff
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FINE A. BLEACHED MUSLIN.
regular at &c yard, sale price. -.
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AMERICA LEADS THE WORLD.
JUST SO wIrHsTHE
TEAS. CoFFEES, SPICES, CHINlWARE,
CRoCKERY. GLASSWARE, SOLD BY THE
GREAT AMERICAN IMP'T'G TEA DIS STORES
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TURKEY RED CLOTHS. hemmed,
warranted fast colors, unusually
attractive patterns. ...........
11a yards long; coo kind: now IS,
IA yards long; 81 90 kind; now 10
2yards long; 81 10 kind; now 50
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HEAVY "A UNBLEACHED MUS
LIN, regular at 81sc yard, sale
DriCo now
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FANCY SUITIN GS. 81 inches wide,
in light or medium cOIors, cur
regular 81 and S % lines, to be
sold for
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LADIES' NATURAL GRAY WOOL
MIXED YES 5, Fl. y. and l. s.
Jersey ribbed self fronts, were 81
each, sale price
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Dress Goods
Opportunities.

ALL-WooL FANCY MIXED SUIT
INGS, double fold. good heavy
quality, reduced to only.........
FANCY CHANGEABLE CHEW.
lots, all our SO and SO ineh soc
quality. two and three toned
cheyiotS, splendid variety to
choose from, now
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Here for
Ladies' Underwear.

LADIES' WHITE MERTNO VESTS,
good heavy quality. silk-bound
neck and front, drawers TO match
were soc garment. now.
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FANCY STRIPE AND MIXED
SUITINGS. 4S and so inches
wide. reduced from Csc, Csc and
9Oc to
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FINE FRENCH BROADCLOTH, 4S
inches wide, full line of colors, q
beautifully finished cloth. worth
81 70 yard, to be closed out.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-02-21
SWEET HARMONY.

Continued From First Page.
to avail themselves of the social feat
ures of the present association by be-
coming associate or honorary mem
bers of the new one.
David Ramaley pointed out that there
could be no such provision under the
law, and that the effect of the adop-
ton of the report would be to wipe out
the association that had existed for
thirty years.
Editor Leonard thought there might
be a business organization within the
association, but that it should not
hazard the perpetuity of the old.
This called out a broadside from
Lew Hunt, of the Mankato Free Press,
who declared that the business organ
ization scheme was a deluSion and a
snare. When he wanted a general
manager appointed to take charge of
his office he would appoint him himself.
eff you can't attend to your own bust
ness, sell it or call in the sheriff." he
said.
P. V. Collins, of the Minneapolis Ag-
riculturist, declared the scheme to be
impracticable. 1t was absurd to say
that the proposed organization would
not wipe out the old, when one of the
provisions of the law was that only
stockholders could vote. He also de-
clared that every dollar of the re-
ceipts above the salaries would be sub
ject to taxes under the income tax
law
JOHNSON'S TACK HAMMER.
j. A Johnson. of st. Peter. dealt
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-02-21

| against Jason Marston to secure a bal
| ance OF slO.4S on promissory note.
Minnie Baker was divorced from
Thomas Baker. who deserted her in
1887, two hours after marriage.
The health authorities of the city and
state are inspecting the sanitary cOndi-
ton of diaries il the vicinity of st.
Louis Park.
Louis CIusky and John Hefferman,
two kid" neighbors of f. Albert
Bedard, who lives at Eighteenth street
and Fillmore avenue northeast, paid the
latter visit Saturday night and car
rled away with them several prize
pigeons. They were fined SIS each in
the police court yesterday.
The legislative reception at the uni
Verslty Ill honor of the formal opening
OF the new library building has been
postponed until Wednesday, Feb. 81.
Special exercises of ar interesting
character have been prepared at the
new Douglas school for Washington's
birthday. The hosting of new flag
the gift of the United American Me-
chanics of the city, will be feature Of
the exercises.
Fred H. George, vice president of the
W. s. Mott company, leaves tonight for
trip to New York, Boston and the
national capital. Mr.. George will be
the guest of his friend. Secretary Car
Isle, while i'm Washington.