The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-24

Citizens who were in attendance at a
meeting held Friday night to consider a
plan proposed by members of the Still
water lyceum for the construction of a
new opera house building in this city de-
cided that the best way to proceed was
by the appointment of a committee to take
charge of the matter, the committee to
have charge of the canvass to be made
for funds. President S. Blair McBeath
OF the saltwater lyceum,. yesterday ap-
pointed committee, consisting of Mayor
j. q. ArmSon, as chairman, j. P. Berkly
August Booren, r. H. Bronson. DR.. T. c.
Clark w; s; Conrad: Rev. Charles Cor
". Gail, Alex. Johnson, J. R. Kolliner,
George A. hammers, w. c. Masterman
3. j. Mosier, George E. Munkel, NJ. L.
Murphy, n. A. Nelson. Eugene O'Neal, L.
Sargent, ]. w. Schroeder, L. H. Seymous
Ludwig Simonet, Robert Slaughter, N. A.
Starkel, L. E. Torinus, A. G. Triebel AL
bert Turnbull, F. T. Wilson and Frank
Withrow. Seldom has anything been sug-
gested in this city that has met with such
universal favor as the proposition to
build an opera house A great many peo-
pie stand ready to contribute, and mem
bers OF the committee stated yesterday
that they believed the amount needed
could be secured. The committee will be-
gin work at once and viii make thorough
canvass of the city.
The steamer Isaac Staples, of the Bron-
son q Folsom line, inauguTated the sea-
son of navigation on the ST. CroiX for
1904, by leaving yesterday with a large
CONSIGNMENT OF logs and lumber. The
Madison, and the lumber for the Musca-
tine Lumber company at MuScatine and
Dimmock & Gould, Moline. Later in the
afternoon the Clyde left with logs for the
Standard Lumber company, Dubuque, and
the Juniata left wit, logs for Zimmerman
q Ives, Guttenburg. Boats are expected
here from below today or tomorrow.
The George H. Atwood B mill in this
city will start up for the season tOm0r-
1nd 10 al r0C0 VITrOo hn1r 50
mill at South Saltwater will begin saving
next Wednesday.
A dance was given in Sons of Hermann
hall Friday evening by the S. E. c. club,
and the affair was attended by many
young people from this city and else
where, a number being in attendance from
st. Paul.
John Mccarthy has returned from a
short visit with friends and relatives in
st. Paul and Minneapolis.
About thirty-five friends of Lyle Staples
surprised him at his home Wednesday
evening. All were attired in quaint cos
tunes and the evening was hugely en-
joyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. D. hammers entertain
ed at cribbage Thursday evening. Favors
We're awarded to Mrs. George BorrOWman,
Miss Julia Roney, William McNaughton
and James Connors.
Mrs. Gilbert Douglas and children Of
Gordon, Wis, are guests of Mrs. J. A.
Blackmore.
Miss Gagne and Miss Olive Jourdain
have issued invitations for a dance to be
given in Eichten hall, May 6.
Miss Gertrude Wolfer and Frank Wolfer
have returned from a visit with relatives
In Michigan.
Mrs. James E. Gowan. of Everett,
Wash, is in the city on a visit to rela-
tiveS and friends.
Miss Emma McGhee has gone to Cor
don, Wis, where she will visit with
friends for short time.
A dance will be given in Woodman hall
next Wednesday evening by Prof. Bur-
chards orchestra.
The United Foresters will give card
party and dance in Sons Of Hermann
hall next Tuesday evening.
Alex Johnson left Monday for Chicago
and West Baden, intending to be absent
about two weeks.
Mrs. E. E. Wells entertained the Al
bright Society of the Presbyterian Church
Friday afternoon.
Miss Eva Nelson has returned to Fari-
bault, Mimi, where she is attending
school,
Mrs w. S. Conrad entertained the Par
ish Aid Society of ascension Church
Thursday afternoon.
VIII Kenneman has returned from a
short absence at Alexandria, MINI.
Louis Wolf, Otto Dahllng and Frank
Lundgren have gone to West Baden, Ind,
to spend two weeks.
Miss Mae Mccarthy of Dubuque, visited
with Miss Rose O'Neal during the week
Capt A. M Short has returned from
Medford, Or.
Otis Staples has returned from an ex-
tended business trip to Oregon.
The knights of Pythias will give a
dance in their hall next Friday evening.
Mrs. c. L. Dixon, of Cloquet, Mimi,
is in the city on visit.
Mrs. Laura Reed, of White Bear, spent
a part Of the week in Saltwater
Capt S. L. Cowan has returned from a
pleasant visit at Cloquet.
Mrs. j. E. Gillespie has returned from
a short visit with her mother in Mime
apoliS.