The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-07
SALTWATER NEWS.
Mere hants Protest Against the Capt.
tai Punishment Bill.

The bill now before the legislature provid-
ing that all capital punishments in the state
be held at the prison in this city, Is meet
ing with much disfavor from prominent end
public-spirted residents of Saltwater, and
remonstrance is to be presented to the legis-
lature In the form Of petition asking that
the bill be defeated. Those who oppose the
bill contend that it is meeting with little
objection In the house and senate, just be-
cause all counties are anxious to rid them
selves OF the stain which naturally follows a
public execution and are therefore anxious
to saddle it upon Saltwater. II the bill is
permitted to become a law II will naturally
cast stain upon Stilwater's fair name, and
IL possible, Saltwater people will defeat 1t.
The annual financial statement of Wash
lngton county, prepared by County Auditor
Browne. makes an excellent showing. The
cash balance on hand January amounted to
$31, 1913 56. The liabilities of the county amount
to $1,675, and the assets over all liabilities
aggregate the snug sum OF SLIT ,4S0.43.
Washington county farmers will visit the
state experimental farm next Tuesday, leaving
this city in the morning with the intention
OF spending the day there. r. H. Hillary of
the town of May, is at the head of the ex-
cursion.
The knights of Pythias gave an enjoyable
dancing party in Castle hall Friday evening
About sixty couples wer presented, and dane
Ing continued until a late hour. An elaborate
supper was served
THE Spy of Atlanta" q military drama
will be presented at the Grand opera house
Friday evening under the auspices OF Com
pany K, and the cast includes nearly all Of
the leading amateurs in the city. Director
Bassett says it Will be one of the best en-
tertainments ever given here by home talent
The Misses Clymer, Of Gordon Wis, are
spending Sunday with friends in this city.
Misses Ann and Alice Nelson are visiting
with Mrs. Schuyler Colfax, III South Bend
Ind.
One of the most enjoyable dances the past
week was that given by the EIks in their
hall Wednesday evening. There was a large
attendance, embracing members Of the order
and their families. They contemplate giving
another party on the 26th inst.
The Swiss Society Winkelried gave a
masquerade ball in Music hall Tuesday even
ing, and the Butchers association gave a
ball there Thursday evening.
]. A. Carlson. a former resident OF this city
left yesterday for Venezuela. where he epects
to locate permanently.
Mrs. A. G. Triebel entertained the Bluff
City Whist club Tuesday afternoon
T.. H. Yarnell, local agent Of the St Paul
& Duluth road. has gone 10 Columbus O.
a ten days visit.
The Misses Gross. Of St Paul, spent the
Mrs: Adolph Meyer, in South Saltwater
E. A. Engin, Of Council Bluffs. To-. spent
a part Of the week visiting Saltwater friends
l.. L. Skeith. Of Merrill, Wis, spent the
week with friends in this city.
Phil McDermott has gone to Terre Haute.
Ind. wher he will visit his sons.
John s. Glennon left Tuesday evening on
an extended trip to the South and East
+. G. Neumier left yesterday on a short
trip to Wadena, where he will institute a
lodge OF the Sons of Hermann.
The game of basket ball played at the
armory last evening between Company X of
Saltwater and Battery B. Of Minneapolis,
5. The playing Of Whalen and Pratt were the
features,