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wns tue mans mud intention. dc ha2
goue to clear pool of water beside the
track, and was apparently getting ready
for his ahlutinns.
"See him peel off his raiment," said
the man on the wood-box.
"Ho hasn't very much to peel Off"
the fat passenger snid.
"Wait," said the tall, thin passenger,
che hasn't got started yet"
The emigrant first unwrapped COM
forter from his neck, and then slowly
took off gray overcoat with short
waist and long skirts, reaching to his
heels. Then he unwound red WOODEN
comforter from his neck, and took off n
short pea-jacket OF heavy blue cloth.
Then he unwrapped a gray comforter
from his neck, and took offa leather
jacket, very tight-ftting and very greasy.
He then unwound long flannel scarf
from his neck and took off black vest,
and then he released his neck from the
folds OF a gray wooden comforter, and
then he took of red vest and unwound
another comforter, and then he took of
another vest and flannel scarf that was
tied around his neck, and another vest,
and another comforter and another scarf
and another vest and another comforter
and another vest
"Ehat man robbed clothing house,
said the cross passenger.
The immigrant calmly unwrapped
from his neck " long wooden COM
forter-
81 wonder" said the fat passenger,
eff he got through the custom house in
that way2"
And he took off another vest
"Why" exclaimed the tall, thin
passenger, che is no bigger than l am. "
And then he unrolled another com.
forter from his neck
by George" exclaimed the man on
the wood-box, "he'll get down to his
bones in two more 'peels.
And the immigrant calmly unbuttoned
another vest
Suddenly the whistle Of the train was
heard in the distance, and another Oh
the party of immigrants shrieked to the
would-be bather
"Jarliche Jams Krund Bjorneske
Biornekesscn Hohickedienen dgak.
rominieke thorlik id sounden de smock.
erick ach eada traincge ausgekommek r
And then the race began. The train
came along, waited three minutes, and
sped away, and long, long after we left
the station we could look back and see
that rush immigrant from the land Of
Njordvaldsen shooting himself into a job
lot o. parti-colorod vests, and hauling
upon himself an avalanche of comforters,
III the vain hope Of showing himself I'M
der in time to catch the next train.
"I have often wondered" the jester
said, musing, "why the immigrantsneV,
er battle from the time they leave Castle
Garden until they get to their homes il
the far West. 1 understand it now
That man, in his lnudable desire to wash
up, will lose whole week before he cor
dress himself. And even then he hat
not got undressed far enough down Il
was his neck"
"Wauseon T. shouted the brakeman
"Wns no on T. queried the fat pass
enger. "Was he on what2 He WASH
on tho train by twenty miles, but he wa
on to q whole Chatham street bankrup
stock OF vests and comforters, and don
you forget it. What was he on, any
how 2"-Rob REdefte.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-07-29
A BRUTE.

A man who is the husband of q very
fashionable and laxative wife was out
walking with his little girl, when he mel
friend who admired the child very
much.
at is q beautiful child" said the
friend, "and looks very much like its
mother, particularly about the mouth.
"Maybe so" responded tho husband
father, "but have never seen its mouth
at rest long enough to tell what it look.
like"
Is it any wonder the District Cour
docket is loaded down with divorce suits
-GdlCeStOn NelcS.
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commenced work around the lowest runp
of the ladder. Previously this mans
check was accepted anywhere on the
street. You may DO sure such man
gradually mounted up.
Over in Boston like-minded man
fell out. He was without bread, and
soon would be without shoes unless he
wakened up and stirred his energies.
He was bookkeeper, and at one time
earned handsome salary. What did
ho do2 This he did. He took cotton
hook and went down to the wharf to
load and unload cotton at so much AT
hour. Behold another man with grit.
The owners of the cotton and the shin
eyed this hero. Soon the decree wen
forth: Come up higher. He resumed
the quill and laid aside the cotton hook.
Discouragement never weakened thu
Boston boy. Winners, with hanging
lips and chicken hearts, who cure iheii
troubles with the bottle or the pistol,
Nre pitiful creatures who should never
have been born. -RCU. Robert CJAyGr.
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"WHY, Jennie, you foolish girl, come
into the house. What are you out in
the snow for without wraps2" ooh,
nothing much, ma You see Augustus
has Just called, and here are his foot
prints in the snow. I'm measuring t.
get the right size for those slippers, and
do you know 1 don't believe I've goI
half enough cloth for them"
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-07-29
MEN or GRIT.

The large majority Of mon do not use
tithc of the power they possess. Their
talents are mostly in a napkin. One of
the wealthiest men in Wall street to-day
broke down in business good many
years ago. He went into an office where
he was we'll acquainted, and said to q
member of the firm that he had no bread
for his family. ~ am ready to go mes
sages for you, or perform any Other
a4rvine." He hung up his coat and
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A LADY with fatal squint came once
to q fashionable artist for her portrait.
He looked ut her, and she looked at him,
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A FABLE.

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as cheerfully Us fine wheat"
Certainly" clacked the mill, "what
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At Louisville, Marie Zloblcr, a
pretty little lS-year-old widow, at.
tempted to suicide by throwing her.
self before a moving locomotive, be-
cause her mother scolded her. She
was pulled off before she was hurt.
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HIGH ENOUGH.

Mr.. O'Dwyer rents a shanty on Gal
weston avenue from old man Chrysler.
prominent citizen. Chrysler called
in to collect the rent, and Dryer showed
him over the house, complaining of its
inconvenience. Said O'Dwyer: "Mis-
Their Chrysler, your house is intoirly toe
low, and the door amt high enough"
"Mr. 0'Dwyer," said Chrysler, "is
there anything about this house which
is high enough to suit you ?"
"Indeed, there is"
"What is itP"
1.-THE rint, be iabers. "-GalUsstoE
NeWS.
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WIsnINo to pay his friend compli.
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you have n very Industrious wife.
Yes" replied the friend, with a melan-
choly smile, "she is never idle. She al.
ways finds something for me to do"
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CONFESSION of q future son-m-law to
his future mother-in-law-"I 1T is well
that should tell you before marriage
that am rather hot-tempered and some.
times get mad without reason" Futur'
mother-in-law- ooh, never mind aboui
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The Louisville Hotel property of
Louisville was sold upon a mortgage
last Monday 1t was bought by J..
j. billiard for $l49,750. 1t has been
the property of the Kcan family for
% years.
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AN InMInRANr,s NTH.

"There is the honest immigrant"
said the tall, thin passenger. 81 be-
love no is going to wash his face"
And real it did look as though that
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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-08-17
The Virginia State Debt,

RICHMOND, Aug. 16.-In the senate to
day Mr.. Lybrook introduced a resolution look.
ing to the total reputation of the state debt
The preamble sets forth that every proper
and reasonable effort has repeatedly beer
made by the state to effect a settlement with
the holders of the bonds, which efforts we're
met with uncompromised resistance, cap
tious opposition and technical quibbling.
That the states legal responsibility Of
patience and resources is now believed ex-
hausted in the efforts to maintain the credit
of Virginia. That no substantial equivalent
or valuable consideration can be shown
upon which to base these bonds. That the
holders are not bone fide creditors of Virgil
mia, but merely adventures and spectators,
who have already realized from the bonds
much more than their original cost
That a syndicate has been formed by these
spectators for the purpose of perpetuating
legal prosecution of the people of Virginia,
and preventing a settlement of this unproven
debt, so that they may not have their claims
settled, but may continue to draw interest
thereon. That certain claims are positively
prohibited by article H. section a, Of the
federal constitution. That we express our
unalterable opposition to the payment of any
part of this alleged debt, or interest thereon,
and the auditor of public accounts is In
structed to forthwith refuse the payment OF
interest on any bonds alleged to be held
against Virginia. The resolution went over
{ II Monday.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-08-17
Musioa. Feast at Mahtomedf.
Especial Correspondence Of the Globe.

Especial Correspondence of the Globe
MAHToMEDI, Aug 16.-The musical festi-
val at Mahtomedi closed on Wednesday
evening with varied and excellent pro-
gramme, in which the following ladies and
gentlemen took part: Professors Sherwin,
Boston; Martin, Chicago; Burnett, st. Paul;
Misses Lincoln, Fl. Dodge Iowa; Miss Hope,
st. Paul; Mrs. Chase, Minneapolis; Miss
Noddin accompanist.
Miss Elsie Lincoln, who received her mus
ical education in Philadelphia, Twas especially
selected by the managers of the musical fes-
tival to sing, has attained very high posi-
ton as thoroughly cultivated, and artistic
singer of music of the highest order. Her
pure and sympathetic voice as well as ear
nestness of style place her in the foremost
rank, of musicians. Miss Lincoln remained
as one of the guests of the Mahtomedi hotel,
until Friday when she left for Clear Lake, to
attend the musical convention this week.
Professor Martin of the Chicago choir is a
distinguished baritone of great power, and
beautiful quality Of tone, and united with
exceptional musical intelligence. Mr..
Martin also left for the Clear Lake con-
vention.
Professor Burrltt, of st. Paul, thoroughly
cultivated tenor, who is equipped with voice,
school and style, rendered some very choice
selections, much to the satisfaction of the au :
dience.
Miss Nellie Hope is the possessor of deep,
rich contralto voice, sings with expression
and clearness of tone, and the duet, in
company with Miss Lincoln, was greatly en-
joyed by the audience. Miss Hope holds the
position as contralto in one of the first quar-
tet choirs in ST. Paul.
Miss Chase and Miss Hovey favored the au-
dience with some choice selections of vocal
music with due credit to themselves.
Miss Emily Noddin, charming young
lady from Minneapolis, was engaged as ac-
companist and soloist on the s'pianoforte. I"
Miss Noddin is able to present to her audi
ence "repertoire'' in elegant style, and
placing equally at home in the entire range Of
pianoforte literature from the classical style
of Bach and Handel, to the brilliant inspira-
lions Listz. The success of the concerts are
due to Prof Sherwin, from Boston, who has
been musical director of the conservatory of
music. He Is an able leader and director
and achieves wonderful success. Prof Sher-
win will leave for Chautauqua, N. Y, where
he will remain until October 25.
The musical convention was not finan-
cial success, but it is hoped will improve in
that respect before another year.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-08-17
Polly Pickup's Notes.
AfAHTOMEDI.


The past week has been one of unusual
interest and gayety, the occasion being the
musical festival, under the direction of
Prof Sherwin of Boston. Among the guests
at the hotel connected with the festival who
remained the week were Prof. Sherwin, Mar
tin, Burritt, Raymond, Miss Lincoln, of Fort
Dodge, Iowa, Miss Nellie Hope. st. Paul
Miss Emily Noddin, Minneapolis, Miss Hovey
and Miss Mable Chase, also of Minneapolis
The parties were quite an acquisition to the
lake and enjoyed themselves by fishing, boat
ing, serenading, etc. Wednesday evening
the guests were treated to fifteen pound
fish for lunch.
MONDAY EVENINGS
musical programme consisted of readings
and vocal and instrumental music and an
address by Prof. Sherwin.
TUESDAY EVENING.
1-Opening Piano Solo. The Robbins Return,
......... .....and encore, Bubbling Spring
Miss Noddin.
2-Soprano Solo. Observation-Disclosures. Ecstacy
Miss Hovey.
3-Soprano Solo. I'm Merry Tingara
Miss Lincoln.
%-Recitation. .Daisy's Faith and the Little Girl
.................. ............ at toe Hotel
Lue McClary.
5-Duet. 1900. ............I Wonder My Love
Misses Lincoln and Hope.
6-Tenor Solo. The Winged Messenger
Prof. Burritt.
Basso SOLO,. ROCK OF Ages
Prof Sherwin.
WEDNESDAY EVENING PROGRAMME.
1-Quartette .......,T The ssVoral Waltz,
Misses Lincoln and Hope. Messrs, Burritt and
Martin.
2-Piano Solo. 1.-THE Mill Joseffy''
Miss Noddin.
Solo. THE Angel at the Window
Miss Mabel Chase.
4-Duet.... Come to My Heart -. Willard
Miss Lincoln, Prof. BurrItt.
soprano Solo. 'Ls Tingerilla'
Miss Lincoln.
6-Duet. Awake Ny Heart
Profs. Martin and Burritt.
Baritone Solo,. The Skipper
Prof. Martin.
S-Trlo- .Memoiree
Miss Lincoln, Profs. Burritt and Martin.
9-Doube Quartette.'The Mountain Miner Song
Misses Lincoln Chase, Hope, Raymond aud John
son; Messrs. Burritt, Martin, Raymond
and johnson.
Closing remarks by Prof. Sherwin.
PERSONALS.
Miss Nellie Hope has returned home from
the lake.
Miss Susie Baldwin is the guest of Miss
Ida Bradley.
Mr.. and Mrs. CHARLES Johnson returned to
their home in St. Paul
The Clinton avenue VI. E. church picnick-
ed at the lake on Thursday.
Mrs. A. D. Danforth and family, of Still
water. have gone into camp.
Miss Noddin, Noble, Chase and Miss
HOvey returned to Minneapolis
Rev B. Raymond, D. D., president of the
Lawrence University, Wis, with his wife,
have been spending few weeks at the lake
Mrs. Pascal Smith very kindly presented
the members Of the musical convention with
beautiful and tasty boquets which the re-
reivers appreciated
Hotel register: c. A. Smith. Mrs. z. T.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-08-17
Trouble at Hannah's Saloon.

The little saloon, kept By Hannah Hal
burg, at No. $50 Rosabel street, was the
scene of lively, and disgraceful disturbance
about nine O'Clock last evening. At that
hour gang of four or five fellows went to
the saloon and one or more of them called
for beer, which was dished up to them in the
most approved style of Rosabel street polite
ness. After the geutlamen had the beer
well slowed away where it was safe from the
flies, they declined to pay for it. OF course,
this proceeding stirred up difficulty in
Hannah's establishment, and the gentleman
who presided at the bar demonstrated
with the gentlemen who had the beer in their
bowels. or course be did this In mild and
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-08-17
rarriane Certificates Issued.

Clerk Bell issued the following marriages
licenses last week:
VIM. H. Dobbs and Mary Thompson.
Jonathan W. Newman and Alice VI. Doris.
Gustavus Eiseler and Gussie Reizh.
Gustav Adolph Doehl and Johanna Caro-
lima Faraek.
Jeremiah Toomey and Bridget Toomey.
HHugh Mulloskey and Maggie Durney.
Jacob Schaefer and Lena Silverstone.
Gilbert Hanson and Jennie Anderson
Charles W. Larned aud Lewis Alexander.
Chrstoph o. Obstad and Hulda II. KEN
land.
Frank Gibson and Clara E. Green.
Geo. NJ. Hard and Mary Stilwell.
r. II. Carley and Mary Lawson
W. j. Dipps aud Mary Anderson.
John Peter Carlson and Nettie Benson.
John Olson and Lena Erickson.
Jose Prohut and Rosa Spenkler.
Clements Van Dell aud Harriet lie Due.
Albert Peter and Alice De Rosea.
Gustav Marutzke and Margaret Pilger.
Bernard G. Heyener and Tracy Kanst-
sehuck.
L. P. Prudhomme and VI. Louise Duwche.
James J. Burbridge and Duella Tepler.
Justas Booth and Sophia Delges.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-08-17
Plymouth Church Notes.

Plymouth church is nearly ready for its in
terror finish, which has been committed to
Nicolai & Co., the well known firm on West
Third street. The work will be such as to re-
fleet credit on the taste and enterprise of this
firm.
The organ is to be removed to its new al
cove by Mr.. Marshall, of Minneapolis, an
organ builder of some note in that city.
The summer congregations at Unity church
have brought together representatives of
nearly every church and form of belief in
our city, in way to make friends and kindly
allies of all.
Church goers and pedestrians generally
have been seriously Inconvenience by the
non-laying of the cross walk across Waba-
shaw street opposite Unity church. The
Street Car company took it up when rear
ranging their track and never replaced it.
The authorities are also asked to change
the location of the street lamp at the corner
of Wabashaw street and Summit avenue. II
stands in the middle of the walk and is any
thing but convenience.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-08-17


moderate manner. This, however, made no
difference with the gentlemen. They had the
beer where 1t was safe and Hannah and her
man could not get 1t nor the money without
a habeas corpus or quo aoarranto, and as these
instruments were not convenient at hand, it
was difficult to derermin just what should be
done under the circumstances. AS Hannah's
man did not know just what to do he con-
Guided to turn the men with the beer out OF
the saloon. They went but when they got
outside they commenced to break the win
dows, and to commit other boisterous
acts which resulted in the police being
called, and the whole gang of Hannah's dis
turbers arrested. When they were taken to
the city hall and locked up they did not feel
half as pleasant as they did when they were
breaking in the windows of Hannah's sa-
loon. They will settle up in the police court
tomorrow morning.