St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-16
SEEKING NEW LIFE.
Mass Meeting in the Interests
Of ReorganiZing the
Y. M. C. A.
WHICH WAS SNUFFED OUT
On Account Of Differences in
the Religious Belief OF
Members.
DR.. EGBERT MAKES A PLEA
For a Revival Of the Institu-
tion--Hearty Support Is
Pledged.
WHICH WAS SNUFFED OUT
DR.. EGBERT MAKES A PLEA

In compliance with a recent or
dinance, Chief Clark yesterday be-
gan proceedings which will ulti-
mately result in the absolute re-
moval of the old hay market site.
For fifteen years Industrious purvey-
ors of timothy and vendors of straw
have been permitted to monopolize
the territory bounded by Chestnut,
Exchange and Eagle streets, and the
railroad tracks. The city fathers
have decided that they must no
longer display their products there,
but selected a lot on Fifth street,
between Broadway and Kittson, for
the purpose.
Officers Rafter and Kluzak were
detailed to make the farmers get a
move on themselves. They met with
decided objection. RuraliteS from
Black Dog wanted to know why they
had to vacate. They We're not paci-
fed by the official explanation, and
again refused to move.
For mutual protection a half dozen
farmers wheeled their wagons in a
circle, as in days of frontier warfare
and for the nonce defied all the al
dermen in st. Paul
Then the officers limited of the pa
troll wagon and prison cell. This
made the rural contingent uneasy,
and after a brief conference and
much profanity they decided to move.
A procession was formed, and the
caravan proceeded to Seven cor
ners,
WHERE THEY CAMPED.
Officer Perro patrols this beat.
when he saw lot Of husky farmers
blockading the thoroughfare with
huge loads of hay he was indignant.
He could not countenance the out
rage, and ordered the hay merchants
to move on. Sorrowfully they re-
traced their way toward Chestnut
street. Again they were interrupted
by Officers Rafter and Kluzak, and
headed towards Fifth street.
Trlumphantly the blue coats moved
back to Chestnut street. The sight
that met their gaze made them purple
in the face
officer Rafter was threatened with
Mysteries.
TO his distorted vision, that thorough
fare was fairly alive with hay wagons
and hayseed grangers.
Just as if nothing had happened. a
dozen big vehicles blockaded the street
While score of athletic farmers sane.
ny puited corncob pipes and decorated
tne sidewalk with mushy carpet of
Newsboy and Horseshoe plug. To
these hardy sons of toll, the officers
briefly explained the situation.
1t didn't go; neither did the hay men.
They stuck closer to Chestnut street
than maiden to her engagement
ring. Finally Officer Rafter drew
diagram of the situation and a picture
OF the police station The farmers took a
tumble, but after much grumbline.
hltched their critters up and moved.
one innocent headed towards
THE SEVEN CORNERS.
His approach was sighted bv Off1cer
Perro. The latter pressed the button.
TOOK a running jump, cleared Grand
avenue car, and corralled the hav
Vender. There was hasty explana-
non, vigorous waving Of stout To-
Gust club and a blue-coated official
carelessly brushed a dazed fly off his
LETT lapel, as a paralyzed ruralita
urged his team to maddening flight.
He and the others went back towards
Chestnut street, and halfway down
met the second procession headed for
Perros bailiwick. The second process
sion thought they were as good as the
returning ones, so they wheeled around
ana the whole push came back on
Ra1ter and Kluzak, while Perro. from
his perch on the curbstone of the
Eagle brewery at Seven corners
laughed till the clouds shook.
Rafter and Kluzak became vigorous
and in about three minutes the pro-
cesslon went on back towards the
Seven corners, just in time to see
Perro's last laugh stick in his face
With wild
WAVING OF ARMS
he headed them off, and they divided
Some went on towards Irvine park.
others in other directions. The farm
ers We're beginning to see the FUNNY
side of the thing and their efforts tn
worry the coppers were successful.
nile the coppers We're congratuIating
themselves On getting a tough lob off
their hands, the hay-makers rnassed
in Irvine park. A few speeches were
made and applauded.
Rafter and Kluzak saw the result Of
the speeches, when CHANGING down
Washington street they caught siebt