The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-23

sofa caught fire from matches. but the flames
were extinguished before the department ar
rived. The damage was $50
Death of Fl. w. Comings H. W
Comiugs died at his residence in St Anthony
Park Monday night. The remains will be
taken TO River Falls, Wis. for interment.
The deceased was formerly connected with
the business departments Of several Of the
Twin City newspapers and was well known
In business circles. He leaves wife. but no
children.
Series Of MeetInGs-The first OF a series
OF meetings, arranged by the Knights OF
Labor of the state, 10 arouse interest in or
gained labor, will be held Thursday even
ing at Labor temple. Minneapolis. Charles
A Garrison. organizer Of the Knights of La
Dor. and John Swift organizer Of the FEEDER
alton OF Labor. Will speak.
No Business Transacted - All ques-
tions up for discussion at the meeting of the
board of trade OF Minneapolis yesterday
morning were laid over until the next meet
ing. the board adiourning in honor of Wash
ington's birthday. Secretary HemphilI IS
again confined to his home by a severe attack
OF la grippe.
Goes to North DakOta-Judge Lochren
Of the United States court, left for Fargo
yesterday afternoon, where he will hold court
for Judge Amidon. OF North Dakota, who IS
taking Judge GarIand's place at Deadwood
S. D. Judge Lochren will be gone for about
a week. returning home next Tuesday or
Wednesday.
Evans VIII Invite Him-R. G.. Evans
will leave Thursday for an extended trip
through the East While absent he will visit
the national capital and will stop at Indian
Iis md tn
President Harrison to attend the meeting Of
Republican league clubs in Minneapolis
March %.
To Learn wiscOnsin's Ways - John
W. Mason, OF Fergus Fails, and ]. H. Block,
Of St. Peter, members Of the state board OF
insane hospital trustees. are in st. Paul ar
ranging to go over into Wisconsin and in
vestgate the county system Of caring for the
insane
Illegal Fishing-Aarou euirln was ar
rested By Special Officer McDermott yester-
day on the charge of Illegal fishing at Tan
ner's lake. The prisoner was locked up at
the central station and will be arraigned in
the municipal court today
Postponed Their MeetinG-The meet
ing OF the board OF directors OF the State
Liquor Dealers association called for yes
Leruay afternoon at Mozart nall, was post
poned the date to be announced by the
president
Contagious Diseases - Reports were
made to the health department yesterday that
diphtheria exists at 345 Ramsey street and
the city hospital and scarlet fever at 1912
st. Adams street.
Bruce and HIS EsE1imOs-Capt. Bruce
with the Eskimo people with him. will give
a free entertainment to the teachers OF the
st. Paul public schools on Thursday after
noon at AS. at Market hall.
Is ROsemOnt's Loss-Michael WhaIen
an old and respected resident OF Rosemont,
died last night at the age OF 60 years. He
will be buried Thursday, services being held
at st. Jcseph's church. st. Paul, at $50.
librarians Meet Tonight - Division
No l. Ancient Order OF Hibernians. will meet
this evening at 50 East Third street, corner
Minnesota.
Sacred Thirst Society - The Sacred
Thirst society viii hold a meeting tonight in
Cretin hail Several important matters will
come up. and a large attendance is requested
Lecture on kIOndilze - Clara Louise
Thompson will give a lecture tonight on
kondike Ia the assembly room of the Com
mons 1852 Jackson street. ST Paul.
Salvador Gets Il Stmr-Mayor Doran ap-
pointed John Salvador. of the Eighth ward
as a member Of the police force.