The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-07-22
ST. PAUL BREvITIES.

Albert Branet was trisd in police court yes
terday for taking some tools belonging to
A. D. Fetch and was acquitted.
Scarlet fever was reported at the health de-
partment yesterday existing at S75 Marion
and diphtheria at 1859 Van Buren,.
The Thirteenth Regiment Auxiliary asso-
citation will hold meeting Saturday even
ing, az 8 O'Clock. at the Commercial club.
Prof. Morris will give the first OF a course
of free lectures before the St. Paul Phrenolog-
ical society on Friday evening at 452 Jack
son street
w. Wendt, arrested at the instance of the
state dairy and food commission, on the
charge of selling impure milk, was yester3 y
discharged by Judge Orr.
F. G. B. Woodward has been appoin ed re-
ceiver, in supplementary proceedings Of Jam IS
X. Goodhue on the petition of William s.
Twombly. The receiver is to give bond in
the sum of $500.
Ida Weiss has brought action for d-
vorce, from Isaac Weiss, alleging desc rtion Ia
March, 1892 following the marriage on Feb.
%, of the same year. Mrs. Weiss is 81 years
old and the defendant is Al.
Tie session of the board of equalization
yesterday was principally given over to a
comparison Of the assessments Of this year
with those of 1887. Several petitioners ioc
minor attachments were heard, but 10 final
action was taken.
A general meeting of members and exmsm-
bers OF the national guard will be held at
the rooms of the Commercial club this even
ing at o'clock. An adjourned meeting Of
be held at the armory at the same hour
John Erloff, living on the upper flats, was
arrested yesterday on the charge of taking
a log belonging to the Rum River Boom
company, from the river. The value of the
log is placed at SO, but the off nse charged is
a felony. Erloff was held in $3.50 bail for a
hearing tomorrow.
The Minnesota Territorial Pioneers will
meet in the city council chamber Saturday
evening next to arrange for part cipating In
the laying of the corner stone aS society.
An invitation has been extended to territorial
pioneers, whether members of the society or
not, to be present.
w. E. Beckwith will address the teachers
Of the Primary union this afternoon on the
''St Paul Primary Volun e rs" Miss Gertrud
Hops will present the lesson "E.ijahs Flight
and Encouragement" A song drill will be
conducted by Mrs. G. M. Grover for the
coming institute.
Superintendent Of Schools A. ]. Smith Is
at present out of the city recuperating after
his arduous labor in getting the schools In
running order for the coming year. super
intendent Smith expects to return about
Aug. TO- Before that time he will visit In
Kentucky. Washington, d. c., and Spring
field, Ill. Nothing will be finally decided in
school matters until he returns.
The annual picnic of the Ancient Order of
Hibernians will take place this year at Forest
lake Saturday The attendance is expected
tensive preparations have been made for
games and sports Of every variety, especially
on the lake. The facilities for boating fish,
ing and swimming are being especially
looked after by the committee, and this form
of enjoyment will be an especial feature of
the day. The first train to the grounds leaves
the union depot at 9 a. m. The 2:15 D, M
train will be available In the afternoon for
those who cannot go In the morning The
return trains will reach the depot at inter-