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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-03-23
A SAD CASE.
Too Much Mother-in-law Drives a Man
Into the Insane Asylum.

A case of extreme mother .in-laW has come
to light in Minnesota which is worthy of be-
ing recorded. In one of the suburban
towns not remote from St. Paul, there resid-
ed young man in comfortable circum-
stances, educated and refined, and in every
way an eligible match for any young lady.
He married an estimable young lady and
took her to his fine home where they contin-
ued to live happily together until the visit of
her mother. At once she began to make
mischief and to ALLEVIATE the affection of the
wife from her husband. Everything that he
could do was done to satisfy the demands of
a cruel mother-in-law, but he soon found
that she was determined to SOW seeds of per-
petual discord in his household and this
seemed to draw him, if possible, nearer to
his wife. One day she left for visit to st.
Paul, and acting under the advice of her
mother she fled and never returned. In due
time he was divorced, years passed by
and he finally found young
lady, an only child of an invalid widowed
mother, to whom he became engaged. A
trip for health was planned to Europe, and
he was to follow as soon as he could make
his arrangements, which required a month
or so. He Joined his affianced at Florence,
Italy, and was married. After
few months passed abroad
it became necessary for him to return to
America to look after his interests, but the
new mother-in-law would not consent to her
daughter leaving her, so it was agreed that
his wife should remain and join him the May
following. This was agreed to by all parties.
He returned to Minnesota, refurnished his
house and placed everything in readiness for
the reception of his wife. She failed to reach
homein May. June, July, August and Sep
TENDER passed and still his wife had not re-
turned. In October she put in her appear
ance accompanied by her mother, but it was
evident the affection once borne by his wife
for him had died away. The mother-in-law
had poisoned his wife against him. His
home ceased to be a happy one, and the
thought brooded upon his mind-his reason
wavered and finally took flight, and to-day
the poor fellow is incarcerated within the
walls of the insane asylum at st. Peter-cause,
too much mother-in-law.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-03-23

asleep or dead, would come to my seed-dish.
In that way we became very good friends.
My master, finding my dish had to be filed
several times during the day, again called
the doctor, and said, 'tJacquot eats like an
ogre, and am afraid he will die Of indiges-
TOM
sit is being out of doors in the fresh air."
said the doctor. IT told you he would get
well out there''
THE fresh air does not make him empty
his seed dish SIX times, as he did the other
day." replied Monsieur Fountaine.
The doctor reflected, and finally went into
the garden, where he found me going through
my exercises, and my seed dish surrounded
by birds. 81 see it ALL said the doctor, she
has tried to make friends with the little
birds. Your Jacquot is not only bird Of
spirit, but has kind heart. II were in
your place should unfasten that chain, for
q bird Of 80 much kindness ought to be
free"
Dear, good doctor. Monsieur Fountaine
followed his advice, and since that happy day
have been as free as air-free for life.
Strength has returned to my wings, and T
use them by taking long flights in the garden.
l return at the slightest call from my master,
who has had nice cage made for me at the
foot OF the steps against Medon's house; and
nights go into Medon's house, and sleep
on his back. Never was there happier
parrot.
have written this history of my life to
please the good doctor, whom 1 heard one
day saying, II would like to know what
Jacquot thinks about.n If some day he
should find this book he will know
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-03-23
MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM.
Hon. John .R. .Rrisbin.

Upon the walls of the council chamber
hang the portraits of several of the mayors of
the city of st. Paul, but not of all of them.
This deficiency is now to be partially sup
Piled. Mr.. A j. Morrison, young artist
whose rooms are on the corner of East Seventh
and Waconta streets, has painted an uncom-
monty meritorious portrait of the Hon. John
B. Brisbin, with view of having it placed
with those of the other mayors in the city
hall. The portrait is a striking likeness of
the original, and is regarded by all who have
seen it as remarkably correct 1t looks very
life-like and natural. The artist has been
very fortunate in transferring to the canvass
the expression of countenance, and the por-
trait when placed on the walls will at once be
recognized as very truthful likeness.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-03-23
FASHION NOTES.

Dark rich-tinted velvets are worn extern
sively by children. Hunters green navy
blue, wine color, purple and deep brown are
all popular. The cloaks are made with
Mother Hubbard yokes for little girls, and
plainly, with box-plaited backs, for little
boys, A broad lace color, OF one of fine en-
embroidery, is worn outside over the cape,
and large hats of the same color, with a
quantity of feathers. For boys, however,
many prefer the sailor hat fastened with a
leather band.
It is more difficult to find suitable fancy
dress for boy. Here is description of one
worn y boy of ten, who appeared as a
Highland Chief. He wore doublet of white
cloth, embroidered in thistles, with trousers
of the same reaching half way to the knee.
A plaid shawl was arranged as tartan, land a
black velvet cap, with band of plaid velvet
about the edge, was ornamented by few
stiff feathers. His stocking, reaching to the
knee, were of Stuart plaid, and his feet were
incased in moccasins.
AT recent entertainment little girl Of
four appeared as pansy. Her dress OF
calyx-yellow satin was made to reach the
knees and was cut into deep round scallops
In each scallop was cluster of three purple
velvet pansies, applique on with yellow floss
silk. A tiny overdress, six inches long, was
bordered all about with purple pansies, and
the bodice, which was cut with short sleeves,
was finished in the same way. Deep purple
silk stockings and yellow satin slippers with
a pansy rosette were worn, and yellow silk
mits. The little tot was a perfect brunette
and looked very pretty in this fanciful dress.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-03-23
AMUSEM ENTS.
The Week at The Grand-Rol-
and Reed and 'sIrish Ar
. istocracy."
The Retrospect and What is to Come
Dramatic Notes.
A Soascenir DoGge.

Forthe most fashionable advertising dodge
of recent invention the public is commended
to the dramatic souvenir, the usefulness and
utility of which has come to be recognized
the world over. Of all the gilded and de-
ceptiye bats that have been 'sfashed'' to
catch the dollars of the amusement loving
and going gudgeon, this is the most specious
and reprehensible. The custom of
giving souvenirs to an audience
is of recent origin, and
as originally intended it was to be commend
ed, but like all good things in this ine,it has
been diverted from its mission and at pres
ent it serves as snare and a delusion to
attractions that have neither dramatic worth
nor merit.
As first conceived the souvenir was gotten
up to commemorate an almost fabulous and
unprecedented run of one of the most sue
cessful plays ever given. 1t was a neat way
for the management to acknowledge
its appreciation of public favor, and
so far as the latter was concerned honors
were easy. Besides, the souvenirs were
really superb naOrceaas, and their intrinsic
value was divided with the fragrant memo
ries of the events with which they were as
ISOLATED.
But the inventor of the souvenir little
knew what pest he was infcting on the
gullible public. The souvenir came in the
knick of time; it was the bonanza that was
to raise the value and make marketable the
played out claims of half the
dramatic rot and driveling rubbish in the
country; it was to prove the boon and
anchor of the escaped actors and rotten
theatrical enterprises floating in the provinces.
And what has been the result?
Never has thing of beauty and value
been diverted to such base uses. When a
seven-up house gets to Laundering in what
are termed the provinces, the wiley escaped
manager goes to printing shop and orders
thousand cheap chromos or picture cards
struck off, then the advance agent of the
escaped show works up the souvenir dodge
for all it is worth; souvenir matinees and
nights are announced, and, tempted by the
fulsome advertisement duped public go to
the show only to find that they have been
hoodwinked again. But the day of the
souvenir is doomed, and soon show will
have to travel ON its merits, the same as
any other enterprise that poses before the
country. The above remarks were illus
trated in this city last week, where really
good show was spoiled by the five cent
souvenir racket Let the souvenir be rele-
gated to the limbo where bad actors 60.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-03-23
SOCIAL WORLD.

Messrs. B. F. Keller and E. W. Whittlesey,
of Tower City, are spending day or two in
St. Paul
DR.. Quinn and Edward Cyrus left yester-
day for Chicago, where they will remain a
few weeks.
The special lenten services in Plymouth
church continue this week Wednesday and
Friday evenings.
Public service will be held on GsSd Friday
evening, for which special preparations are
now being made.
Capt. F. H. Pratt is lying dangerously i'll
of pneumonia at his residence, No. 514 Mar
shall avenue.
The eleventh Sunday evening concert of
seibert's orchestra tonight at Turner hall,
will bea good one.
The engagement Of Miss Ella Banning, of
st. Paul, to DR.. Frederick Aver, of Lowell,
Mass, is announced.
Geo. E. Fairchild, Esq, of Cleveland, Ohio
is in the city, the guest of Mr.. Chas. Nell
rath, 376 Summit avenue.
Misses Ada White and Allie Richardson,
OF Hudson, Wis, were the guests of Miss
Dollie Sloan one day last week.
Miss Jennie Ralilly, daughter of Hon. P.
H. Rahily, of Wabashaw county, is visiting
her friend Miss Mile Stcrrett Sum NIT ave
nue..
Mr.. Muehlenbruch has prepared variations
upon the theme, ''Blue Bells of Scotland"
which he will present tonight at Turner
hall
II, 4; 4 "a Mr.
man W. Kittson, at the junction of Summit
and Dayton avenues, is now occupied by the
family.
Messrs. Easton and Traverse, and the
Misses Easton and Cutler, of saltwater, at
tended the party given at Seibert's hall, last
Thursday evening.
The Marquis de Mores it is expected will
arrive in St. Paul with his family this morn
ing, and will take up his residence on Ninth
street His family consists of his wife and
one child. His wife is the daughter of Baron
Won Hoffman, a weu-known banker. The
marquis intends to direct the affairs of his
company from st. Paul.
An exceedingly pleasant dancing party was
held at Seibert's hall on Thursday evening,
in which about thirty couple partici-
pated. The programme consisted OF ten
numbers, comprising several figures of the
German. Taken altogether it was on Of the
very pleasantest parties of the season.
The choir of Plymouth church is now COM
plete and Miss Kellog, from La Crosse, proves
great acquisition. Last Sabbath evening
the music was especially attractive, and to-
night will also have some interesting features.
This service is now being conducted so as to
furnish resort for the strangers and church
less in the city.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-03-23
Il RPtrOSDect.

There has been dearth of novelties in
amusement matters during the past week,
the sock and buckskin having been relegated
to the shades some time since, while low
comedy has held the boards to the exclusion
of all else besides.
The week at the Grand opened with Roland
Reed in his play of "Cheek." If the play of
"Cheek' demonstrates anything aside from
the mere buffonery of the hour, it is the pow
er that good actor has over a really indiffer-
ent play.
Considered from this standpoint it is to be
regretted that the fine powers possessed by
an actor like Mr.. Reed should be wasted on a
play like "Cheek." However the sketch is
full of rollicking fun and it delighted all who
attended accordingly. On Thursday even
ing the Barry & Fay company opened in the
play of "Irsh Aristocracy," Both of these
gentlemen are inimitable in their way, and
their representations captivated the audiences
in attendance. The engagement closed with
two performances yesterday.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-03-23
The Burning Mine.

P1TTsBURG, March 22.-Wm. Duhring, a
prominent oil operator, and one of the stock
holders of the Pocahontas coal mine, West
Virginia, in which 135 miners recently lost
their lives in an explosion, has hit upon, a
novel plan to extinguish the fire which is
still raging. His idea is to have an engineer
locate five of the nine chambers, and then
drill wells, or holes, through the top of the
mountain, an estimated distance of 500 feet.
Through the openings thus made, it is pro-
posed to introduce streams of water until the
entire mine is flooded and the flames are
quenched. A gang of rig builders left for
the mines yesterday, who will employ the oil
methods of drilling the wells. Within a
week the drills will be in operation, but it
will be fully two months ere the mine can
be flooded. Mr.. Duhring says the cause Of
the explosion is still mystery.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-03-23
Turner HILL Concert.

The eleventh concert of the fifth series of
Seibert's orchestra, will be given tonight at
Turner hall, when an unusually fine pro-
gramme will be given, including the great
civilian Tell'' overture by Rossini the par
aphrase de concert, by Julia Rive King, a
theme, "Blue Bells of Scotland, - with varia-
tons, by NJ. Muehlenbauch and a number of
other attractions. The following is the pro-
gramme:
March-Cascogner. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS uppe
Ouverture-Jean de Paris. ........-... Boieldieu
Selection-Beggar Student. .......... .Milloeker
Paraphase de Concert-Old Hundred. .......
Observation-Disclosures. ulia Rive King
Prof. Aug Scheufer.
] anse des Sultanes-( Characteristic. Daniels
Theme and Var. on Blue Bells of Scotland. :.
Observation-Disclosures. .Muehlenbruch
D. Muehlenbruch.
Ouverture-Willam Tell. .Rossmi
Song-Embarrassme nt. ....................A bt
Mr.. o. Lenau.
-Potpourri-Eine Parade. ...... .Michaeis
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-03-23
iSDrin0 U10DS.

Short jackets, long cloaks, and small
mantles are imported in various materials
for spring and summer wraps. Jersey cloths
and cheviots are made into jackets for the first
warm days, and for country use during the
summer. Dark plain shades of brown, gray
blue, and green are popular in the Jersey
cloths, while the cheViot jackets are in small
checks, larger blacks, and in fine stripes of
two shads of one color. The p reference
will probably be given to short single
breasted jacket fitting the figures very
smoothly, and made with high-shouldered
sleeves. When the garnet is worn it
has the appearance of being much
shorter behind than in front, as the
large tournure supports the back and lifts it
somewhat: and in some patterns the back is
really shorter than the front, and is quite
smooth over the drapery of the skirt; in
others the double full box pleats are still used,
or else there are smaller side pleats pressed
very fatty in the middle seam, and these are
only seen when expanded by the full drapery
beneath them. The high standing collar is
in officeres' style, with the fronts sloped
slightly, and square at the top instead of
being curved. The coat sleeves are cut
high and full on the shoulders. One or two
rows of small buttons fasten the front from
top to bottom. Braid is the trimming for
nearly all the jackets imported this season.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-03-23
Bonnet Trin.,,,ia,as.

The small bonnets imported for the spring
and summer have their trimmings massed
on top instead of being placed on the left
side, as they have been for several seasons.
This change is caused by the use of fuller
fronts and trimmed brims, with coronets,
velvet puffs, wreaths, etc, and the only ex-
ception to the new rule is in the use of the
pretty marabou aigrettes, which are still
placed trife toward the left side, but are by
20 means so low as they formerly were. For
this high trimming there are clusters Of loops
and forked ends of velvet ribbon arranged in
most careless fashion, not in set bow or
rosette, but in irregular loops that often
serve to hold few flowers, an aigrette or
small bunch of ostrich tips.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-03-23
Roller Skat;no.

The roller skating rink building on the
corner of Tenth and Jackson streets, looks
as though it would be open for business at
the end of this week. Arrangements have
been made whereby the Great Western band
has been secured for the opening and nego-
tiations are pending for Wednesday and Sat
urday evenings for the season. The pros
poets are favorable for a frst-class place,
worthy of liberal patronage and the endorse
ment of lovers of this healthy sport. The
proprietors if the new project have intended
to do a creditable thing and have staked a
large amount in erecting an approprite
building the location of which is central.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-03-23
The Emerson Opera Companu.

Commencing on the 27th inst. the Emer-
son Opera company will open an engagement
at the Grand, the proceeds to be devoted to
the memorial day fund of Acker Post, No.
81, Grand Army of the Republic. The ar
fists of this company are all of acknowledge
ed ability, and in their appearance in this
city rare musical treat is offered.
In referring to the performance of the com
pany, the Madison Democrat of recent date,
speaks as follows: The programme opened
with piano solo by Lizzie Higgins, which
convinced the critical portion of the audience
that she was an artist of rare culture. a
violin solo from Charles F. Higgins was re-
ceived with much favor. He is said to be
fast rivaling the best viOlnists in the coun-
try. A grand aria-'From Atilla, by
Miss Lily Runals, elected a hearty round of
applause. She was recalled and sang very
sweetly, GAS We Vents Haying." This eff
fort brought her in great favor with her audi
ence. Her voice is exquisitely sweet and her
manner decidedly captivating. Miss Lizzie
Higgins gave a very laughable description of
"Nora Murphy and the Spirits.''
Then came another rich treat-cornet solo
-"Carnival of Venice''-by Walter Ener-
son. For an encore he gave cold Black Joe''so
softly and tenderly-so extremely touching,
that tears came to many an eye in the audi
ence. For double encore he gave a selec-
ton from an old master. 1t is not out of
place to state here that Mr.. Emerson travelled
with Gilmore through Europe as cornet SOLO
list; he also played with him in New York
and other places. He takes the place once
filed by the great Arbuckle. A piano solo
by Miss Higgins was next in order. Then
came "Miserere,' 1t Trovatore-cornets-
by Messrs. Emerson and Lem H. Wiley.
This was remarkably sweet, and for an encore
they gave ''Sweet Genevieve." Mr..
Wiley is a cornetst of widespread
reputation.
The following telegram was received yes
terday:
LA CROSSE, Wis, March %, 1884.
To r. V. Pratt, Acker Post No. 81, st. Paul.
The Emerson grand concert company has
given two concerts here in conjunction with
Wilson Colwel Post. They have given two
most superb entertainments. The uniform
excellence of the concerts, as well as the
accomplishments of the individual members
of the company, one and all, are beyond all
praise. We recommend them to Grand
Army Posts everywhere.
BENZ. F. BRYANT, Commander
Wilson Colwell Post No. SO, Wis. G. A. R.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-03-23
Call the Meat Diseased.

HoBoKEN, N. j., March 22.-The large
receipts of Chicago dressed beef have pros
trated the business of Strengthening cattle in
this section, and the slaughter houses in Jer-
sey City and Hobollen, which employed over
200 butchers, have been closed The butchers
have formed protective association and ap-
pointed committee to confer with the New
York association, so that concerted and
successful move can be made to drive the
Chicago dressed meat out of the market.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-03-23
The Boston Ideals.

''The Boston Ideals'' Opera company will
begin an early engagement of three nights
and matinee at the Grand Opera house, ON
Monday March 31st. The repertory will be
as follows: Monday, ezra Diavols;" Tues
day, Marriage of Figara;" Wednesday
matinee, ''The Bohemian Grip We'd
nesdap, ssBarbe Bleue'' first time
here in English). The sale Of seats will open
next Thursday morning.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-03-23
High School Dramatics.

The pupils of the St. Paul high school
having fitted up with scenery and the other
necessary sppurtenances the stage in the as
sembly hall of that structure, will give dra-
matte entertainments therein on Thursday
and Friday evenings of this week with a mat
inee on Saturday afternoon. The admission
price will be fifty cents and the proceeds will
be devoted to the rubbing out OF. the $500 in
debtedness incurred by this Thespian enter
prise of fitting up stage, fully one-half of
which fitting has been the work of their own
hands. The pupils have spared
no pains in preparing for the rendition of a
pleasing comedy, entitled ''The Sleeping
Car" and the Midsummer Nights Dream"
which will be given under the direction of
Miss Lenora Austin, their teacher of elocu-
ton, and they hope to be greeted on each
occasion of their appearance by all the friends
their hall can hold. The following is the pro-
gramme and casts:
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-03-23
Suit for Damages.

PITTsBURG, March 22.-Maria Newman and
children have brought suit in the United
States courts against the Allegheny Railroad
company, to recover damages for the death of
j. Carl Frederick Neuman, the husband and
father, killed on defendant company's line,
at Driftwood, Pa, on June LIST last.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-03-23
The Blood Would Run.

For five years was great sufferer from ca
tarrh My nostrils were so sensitive / could not
bear the least bit of dust; at times so bad the
blood would run, and at night I could hardly
breathe After trying many things without ben
eft, used Ely's Cream Balm. l am q living
witness of its efficacy. PETER BRUCE, Farmer
Ithaca, n Y. Easy to use, price so cents.l
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-03-23
CldUO,,ia3t Club.

The following programme was rendered at
the opening meeting of the Clayonian Club,
at their hall, Corner of Seventh and jackson
streets, Friday evening, March 81:
Observation-Disclosures of Montrose,
j. C. Robertson
Reading-Mark Twans Beef Contract,
H. j. Nolte
Declamation-The Sleeping Sentinel,W. j. Trask
Either Solo, by................. E. Geist
Rectation-Selected. ...... Miss Minnie Purcell
speech, by. *: s. reed
Recitation-The Spanish Duel. Mrs. Hyde
Scene From Cataline-H. D. Lang and E. McStay
Recitation-The Polish Boy, Miss Minnie Simpson
Song, by the. .Quartette
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-03-23
Lenn,te of the Cross.

All members of the above society are re-
ouested to attend their meeting on next
Monday evening, the oath inst, at 80 P.
M. to transact the business of their society,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-03-23
after which there will be an interesting paper
read on the ancient relics of Ireland.
P. DEMPSEY, Secretary.
Arnto1y Fair.

The lady friends of the Emmett Light ar
tillery are invited to attend at the company
room of the battery on Tuesday, April 1, at
2 p. m, to make arrangements for the
Armory Fair.