The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-03

ted quantity of local clay to a severe
test and has found that it makes excel
lent brick.
Danzig-Elbert Klause has been ap-
pointed postmaster at this place, vice w.
J. P. Gledt, resigned.
B.smarck-Supt William F. Garfield,
of the Fort Totten Indian school,, Is In
Washington attending to some Indian
business before the department.
Frazee-Capt MAILMAN has invented q
fax pulIer, which, it is claimed, will pull
flax so as to preserve the fiber for linen.
Park River-Editor Wilson has with
drawn from the management of the News
Bolton and 7. K. Smith.
Fargo-Miss F'reda Hallenberg, who
was drowned at Jamestown a few days
ago, wrote relatives here that she had a
premonition of approaching death.
Wahpeton--A young man about twenty
five years of age came to Chief of Po-
lice ellis and gave himself up, stating
that he was wanted at Fosston for forg-
ing check for $42 some time ago. The
matter was investigated and it was found
that his statement was true. He will be
tried for the OffenSe.
Fargo-The last of the slot machines in
public places have been abolished, under
an order issued some time ago by Mayor
Johnson.
Portland-The new brick school house
was dedicated here last week. Several
prominent town people made addresses
and social time was enjoyed.
Wahpeton-Local whist players are or
ganizing a club and will rent a hall as
soon as plans have been perfected 1t is
the intention of the new club to challenge
clubs from neighboring towns.
Ellendale-A mass meeting was held
here few days ago and resolutions pass
ed denouncing blind pigs, the variety that
appear to be quite prolific in North Da-
kota.
Harvey-The new Methodist church has
been dedicated and is great improve
ment to the town.
Grand Forks-The Grand Forks Herald
says: Sam Olson, the largest man in
the North Dakota volunteers at Ma
Mia, at one time during the campaign
charged and came home. He now
weighs 263 pounds and is the picture of
health
Pembina-James Gould, the seventeen
the railroad station at Crystal, N D.. has
been committed to the reform school by
Judge ,Sauter. and taken to Plankinton,
S. D., by Sheriff Morrow.
Fargo-A. J. Browning fired three shots
at c. K. Skales, but his aim was poor
and both are in Jail. Browning charges
Skales with attempting to outrage his
sister, whom he employed as a cham
bermaid. All parties are~colored.
Towner-Hon. p H. Forrest Is being
prominently mentioned as a candidate
for railroad commissioner. Mr.. Forrest
is the most prominent Republican here.
Devils Lake-Plans for the proposed
bridge across the narrows of DEVILS lake
are complete, and bids have been adver-
tised for. Work will be commenced Feb
10, and the bridge will be open for travel
in the spring.
Coggswell-A movement Is now on foot
to organize a racing circuit, taking in a
dozen towns. In this locality. 1t is plan
ned to hold race meets at each place A
meeting will be held here to complete
arrangements.
Langdon-The Langdon roller mill has
been shut down for two weeks to permit
the installation of new machinery and
other material improvements In the plant
Bismarck-The annual meeting of the
North Dakota Wool Growers associa-
ton will be held here Thursday, Feb. s.
Milnor-Dr. Mckenzie has been appoint
ed postmaster here, and will relieve Edi-
tor Maltby some time next month.
Park River-Magnus Magnusson died