The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-10-24
Saltwater News.

The committee appointed to repre-
sent the Democratic city convention in
the conference with the Republican city
committee in the hops that both parties
could agree upon a candidate for mayor
met yesterday, but the outcome of the
conference was anything but satisfac-
tory. The Democratic committee asked
the Republican committee to endorse
Mayor J. G. Armson and in return agreed
to indorSe E. G. Foster, the Republican
candidate for treasurer, but the request
fell fiat. After warm session the Re-
publican city committee decided to name
man and nominated E. w. Durant, who
some years ago served two terms as
mayor of the city, and was at that
time Democratic office holder. The ad-
journed meeting of the delegates to the
Democratic city convention will be held
this forenoon and nominations will be
made for mayor and city treasurer. The
choice for mayor rests between ]. G.
Armson and ]. J. 7Eichten. Mr.. Armson
has declined to make a fight for the Of
flee and it is probable that he will not
consent to a nomination for a second
term.
The city board of registration met for
the second time yesterday and a large
number of new names added to the
polling lists in all precincts. 1t is already
known that the vote in the city will eX-
ceed that of two years ago and will not
fall much short of the vote of four years
ago.
The city council. held a meeting Tues
day evening to discuss the ACCESSIBILITY
of renting or purchasing a part of the
c. H. Carli stone quarry on the North
hill. Without coming to any determi-
nation the council adjourned and the
question will again be considered at the
next meeting.
Hon. John McKusick is gradually grow
ing weaker. He takes very little nourish-
ment and Is seemingly in stupor most
of the time. He is still able to recognize
his brothers and family, but it is difficult
for him to speak. 1t is the opinion of
the family that the end is near
The E}ks of this city will give their
first dancing party of the season tomor-
row evening.
Work at the ST. Croix boom being prac-
tically at an end for the season, loggers
and mill men are wondering how MANY
logs of last winters cut did not come in.
The amount is variously estimated at
from 6O000,000 to $4,000, co., Some of the
drives have been advanced a considerable
distance and will come in early next
spring, while others are almost as far
back as they were when they were
banked last winter.
The first of the Saltwater Lyceum
the Grand opera house tomorrow even
ing, when the attraction will be the Bos-
ton Ladies Symphony orchestra. The
Lyceum course this season embraces ten
excellent entertainments, and a large
number of season tickets have been sold.
The city board of registration meet
for the second lime today, and in view of
the fact that there are many voters in
the city whose names are not on the
lists, it is expected today's registration
will be large.
Hon. John McKusick still continues
seriously Ill at mis- home on Myrtle street.
The only change in his condition IS a
gradual decline and loss of strength. and
the opinion prevails among members of
the family that he can not long. survive.
In letter to her mother, Miss Lizzie
Drawer writes from Duluth that encour-
aging symptoms have appeared in the
condition of Dr.. Ernest Drawer, of Clio
quet, Mimi, who has been operated upon
twice at Duluth. The attending physi-
clans are now Of the opinion that he will
recover.
The Bun Hersey cleared yesterday
morning with tow of logs for Charles
Boettcher, Red Wing.