The Irish standard., 1896-01-25
St. Paul News.

+ John Dowlan, who has been seriously
ill, is improving.
The Carnival is open in all its splen-
dor. The fort is completed and the
grounds at Aurora Park in excellent con-
dition. The parade on Tuesday evening
was the largest ever held in this city. All
clubs turned out. The floats were pieces
of art Judge Flandreau, the Ice King,
sitting on his throne of crystal, sur
rounded by his subjects, was indeed a
spectacle; ex-Mayor Eustis, as the Fire
King, was everything to be expected:
These floats were unique in design and
novel to our citizens. The float of Os-
man Temples, Mystic Shriners had the
Sphinx and Camels and was ornamented
after the Egyptian. Success is sure to
attend the efforts Of our citizens In the
Carnival The storming of the fort last
before witnessed in this city, even eclip-
sing in grandeur the storming of the ice
palace. .F-
On account of the railroads refusing to
meet the terms of Gen. Walker as to
rates it is doubtful whether the G. A. r.
will convene here in September. A dele
CATION of leading G. A. r. men have gone
to indianapolis to straighten the matter.
1t is hoped their efforts will be success
full
Mat Gallagher of Hamilton station,
was struck by an electric car Seventh
and Sherman streets on Tuesday and al
most instantly killed. He died on
Wednesday morning from the injuries so
received.
Rev. John Ghumenier delivered lee
ture Thursday evening at the Bethel
Boat. Subject, Intoxicating Drinks and
Their Influence on the Human System"
H. J. McDermott has removed to Chi
cago.
A. H. Lindeke is in New York city.
Butler-Ryan Company proposes to
build a library building on the market
site and give it to the city, provided they
receive a ninety-nine year lease of the
remaining ground for business purposes.
The proposition is a fair one and if ac-
cepted the city will be in possession of a
library building second to none in the
This firm does nothing by
halves.
Ex-Gov. Merriam was thrown from his
sleigh Wednesday on Jackson and sus-
tanned slight injuries.
The divorce mills are working extra
hours now. More divorces have been
granted at this term of court than at any
previous term for years.
The coroner's jury found that Mrs.
Spain died from natural causes and not
from any criminal operation.
Building Inspector Kingsley has ap-
pointed Ed Doyle plumbing inspector,
and James Silk, elevator inspector.
Col. Timothy Sheehan has sued the
City Railway for personal injuries.
The suit of Mrs. Ed Gribble against
Curtis for damages for tearing up side
walk was dismissed by Judge Egan.
The Pythians gave a smokers sympo-
SUM at their hall on Thursday evening.
William Pitt Murray has returned
from Washington, d. c.
Hon. Michael Doran and family have
gone to Old Mexico for the remainder of
the winter.
There was a mass meeting held in
Market Hall Wednesday evening to pro-
test against department stores. It was
largely attended
Atty. Gen. Childs is in Albert Lea, as
sisting in prosecuting a man charged
with murder.
Charles Klosterman, the Fourth street
tailor, was overcome by escaping gas on
Wednesday and narrowly escaped as
The annual meeting Of the Home Of the
Friendless was held on Tuesday. Mrs.
Furness was reelected president for the
ensuing year.
Complaint is made that liquors are sold
at the Carnival grounds. 1t will be
stopped.
The home of Edward Brennan, on East
Thirteenth street, was visited by fire on
Wednesday evening. Loss slight and
July covered by insurance.
Henry Heine. the commission man,
vas run over by a furniture van Tuesday
and sustained severe injuries
Bank Examiner Kenyon is confined to
his home with nervous prostration.
0verwork is the cause.
The committee on licenses refuse to
ssue permit to the Bodega or Olympic
Both of these resorts have been contin-
1olsly disorderly and the action of the
committee will be sustained by the COM
non council
A benefit for the st. Paul Elks will be
given Tuesday evening next at the
Grand