The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-01
THE TWIN CITIES.

in boarding house at GAL Twenty eighth ave-
nue. northeast Minneapolis The fire was
extnguished in a short time. but It is
thought that the loss to the contents and
building Will aggregate $500.
Sent to Rochester-Mrs G. NJ. Weber.
the wife Of Capt. c. M. Weber, of the Pink
erton Detective agency. was examined in the
probate court yesterday and committed to
the Rochester asylum. Mrs. Weber was
found to be suffering from form Of insanity
designated as "agitated melancholia.'
Ordered Torn Down-Bulding Inspec-
tor Haas announces that he will order the
tearing down and removal of the building
formerly occupied by stable on Rosabel
street. between Third and Fourth streets.
The greater part Of the structure was de-
stroyed by fire several years ago.
Aldermen Meet Tonight-The board
Of aldermen will hold a regular meeting
this evening. The street railway ordinance
recommended to pass by the committee on
streets will come up for action. The indt-
cations are that the measure will pass de-
spite the objections Of the Broadway loop
coterie.
VIII Lecture at AtIanta-Rev. 8. G.
Smith left last night for Atlanta, Ga, where
he will lecture before a literary club.
c. n. Bell Withdraws-C. N. Bell, one
of the attorneys for Joseph Waters in the
Mintzer case, said yesterday he had with
drawn from the
Trying to Save Church-The con-
gregaton Of Manchester Presbyterian church
is putting forth determined effort to save
the building, which is burdened by a heavy
debt.
For Sabbath School Workers-Rev.
c. W. Scovel and committee have called
a Sabbath school convention for Feb. 15.
MIL City Poultry Show-Yesterday
was the opening day of the poultry show In
Minneapolis. The exhibits are not COM
plete yet. but it IS hoped to have nearly
LOCO before the end of the week. The pigeon
exhibit is one of the features of the show.
Father Accuses the Son-W. s.
Swank. a veterinary surgeon. was charged
with assault and battery in the police court
yesterday by his father, David swank. con-
tractor, living at 300 South Exchange street
1t seems that father and son had some diff
hculty at the family home Sunday evening"
which terminated in blows, and that Swank
senior was somewhat worsted In the en-
counter. The accused was released upon
$50 bail until today.
Discussed Wages-There was special
meeting Of Plasterers' Union No. Go last
evening in the Boston block, Minneapolis
which was largely attended to consider a
new schedule of wages for the coming build
Ing season. No action was taken. The mat
ter will be the main subject of business at
the regular meeting, to be held Monday
evening. Feb. 7.
Pythians Danced-Hermion Lodge No.
49, knights of Pythias, of Minneapolis, gave
a benefit dance at their hall at the Masonic
Temple last evening, which was attended by
$50 people.
Ministers Library PrOject-Rev. ].
w. Prosser, secretary Of the committee ap-
pointed by the Twin City clergy to consider
the matter Of establishing a general relig-
ious library. has issued a call for two meet
ings, one to be held in Minneapolis at the
Y. M. c. A. building this afternoon at
o'clock. and the second to be held in the
Y. NJ. c. A. rooms. st. Paul tomorrow after
noon. at the same hour. The committee has
a detailed plan prepared to present to the
clergy and others interested for consdera-
ton and action.
Railway Clerks Entertain-The first
postoffice clerks in Rawlin's post hall, at
the Masonic Temple. Minneapolis. last even
Ing was an exceedingly pleasant occasion
enjoyed by the several hundred people who
attended. 1t was given under the auspices
OF Branch No. 7. National Association Of
Postoffice Clerks
His Leg Was BrOl<en-Frederick Iohn-
son, employed at the st. Paul Plough works
broke his left leg below the knee at 8 O'Clock
last evening in jumping from moving Wis
consin Central freight train at Gladstone.
Johnson was going from this city to Glad
stone on the train. and jumped off before
Ihe train made its accustomed stop ait the
station. He was taken to the CITY hosn;taI
In the Margaret street patrol wagon.
She Talks of the New Mnn-Pev
Anna H. Shaw is to lecture on The New
Man tomorrow evening in the Lyceum
theater. in Minneapolis. John Day Smith
Will make the Introduction. She will an
pear under the auspices Of the Political
Equality clubs.
Two Small BIaZes-The dwelling bouse
at BIT Colfax avenue south. MINNEAPOLIS.
was well scorched by fire early last even
ing The loss will amount to about $500
small rubbish fire at the rear of the Min
neapolis dime museum called out the de-
partment last night. There was no damage
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