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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-13

sufferers. FOR instance,
this female of the human
kind, neither young nor fair,
nor vet fat, with eyeglasses.
note book, pencil and volu-
bic tongue-surely she will
not seem like a stranger.
You have all seen her, and
that at times when you
would have preferred Seeing
the evil genius. You have
dropped your work. tilted
back in your chair, re-
liuhtpd iha StuInD of a cigar.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-13
TO BRIGHTEN THE FAMILY.
Edward Johnson Fired TWO Shots
in His House in SWede Hollow.

Edward Johnson Fired Two shots
in His House in SWede Hollow.
The Sunday evening quiet which usually
pervades Swede Hollow was disturbed last
night by two pistol shots, fired in rapid
succession. From each of the story-and-a-
half residences a dozen or more people
rushed out and hurried to the scene.
Officer Cormick was promptly on
hand. and although the fellow had
skipped after firing the shot, he.
was run down in saloon on Bedford
street. The man arrested. who gave his
name as Edward johnson. denied that he
was the right man, but he was locked up
at the police station charged with assault
with a dangerous weapon. johnson, who
is about % years old, married widow of
the same name last fall who
is about twice as old. He
has refused to work since his marriage,
and most of the time has been drinking
heavily. His wife drove him out last
spring and he has had deal of trouble
with his wifes children by former hus-
band, one Of them Ellen johnson. girl of
30 years, being his special aversion. Last
evening he put in an appearance at the
house, and in order to terrify the girl Ellen
and the smaller children. pulled out re-
volver and fired two shots.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-13

investment. She is
greatly interested in
her mission, and in
you. and shortly warns
up to both the subject
and object of her visit
in a manner quite
alarming. AS she puts
her pretty mouth close
to your face, place
one hand upon your
shoulder. and with the
other gently gestice-
lates as if she in
tended StrOking VDur
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-13

has just landed from
the Old country and
been robbed of his
money and left without
a penny in the world, a
stranger and a Dutch
man in a strange land.
This type of the Office
bOres who haunt a
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-13

SuSpenders. nanuKef-
chiefs, collar-buttons
and sea + ftp | n She
should not be forgot
ten. Regularly once a
day he makes his ap-
pearance at your door,
sticks his head inside,
nutters ''thpender S,
hank if S, colbunnons,
cuff bunnOn S, sc o If
pins, r." when you
shout mo; git!" and
he gets. He is not dis
appointed, either. This
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-13
SALTWATER SETTINGS.

| The letter from Minneapolis, published in
| the Sunday GLOBE over the name of Emma
| G. tombstone, created some surprise and con-
siderable amusement here. Court officer
| Ere. McKusIck who attached her goods,
| after reading the letter, laughed and said:
| 'sShe holds herself liable to arrest for giving
! two mortgages on them as she did, and may
| be arrested any time"
Messrs ]. N. Castle, N. Fl. Clapp, Fayette
| Marsh, j. G. O'Gorman and w. III. Maunsell,
of Saltwater, and Mr.. Cutcheon, of st. Paul,
left for Boston last night to take testimony
in the car company cases.
The knights of Pythias lodge of Saltwater
has received an invitation to escort the Grand
lodge to the Exposition at Minneapolis on
Tuesday The Saltwater lodge has lot men,
bers and will take in five more at the next
meeting.
The Saltwater base ball club defeated the
Mascotts of st. Paul yesterday by score of
to in ten-inning game. Maunsell. the
Saltwater pitcher, struck out eighteen men.
The receipts at the fair at Music hall on
Saturday night were over four hundred dol
lars. About ninety dollars was taken in at
the door.
DR.. b. G.. Merry and A. Frederick will
represent the Saltwater Knights OF Pythas
at the meeting OF the grand lodge this week.
Morris Reber, the clerk at the Sawyer
house, will leave for his old home at Reading,
Pa, tomorrow, and will probably remain.
James Harper, prominent young business
man of this city, will be married to New
York lady on the 2Sth inst.
Lieuts Clark and Castle and Private Cook
will go to Fort Smelling to-day to take part in
the regimental shoot.
Miss Emma Kelley has returned TO st. Paul,
after pleasant visit with her sister, Mrs. ID.
l.. Birmingham.
DR.. Bolton-There is not a case of pink-eye
in town now. L had over thirty cases week
before last.
The board of education will meet, and the
newspaper meeting will be held the same
night.
Miss Anna Dorsey. of Saltwater, and Miss
Brawley of st. Paul, spent Sunday at Taylor's
Falls.
The Washington County Farmers alliance
will meet at the court house this afternoon.
The ladies' will meet at the residence of
Mrs. Chester McKusick on Tuesday evening.
James Kitty has accepted position 10 the
Ger mani American National bank at ST. Paul.
The German fair will be reopened Thursday
night aud continued till Saturday night.
Miss May Umphrey, of Hudson spent Sun
day with her friend, Miss Eliza May.
The Old Settlers will meet at the Sawyer
house on Wednesday night.
Driving will ne commenced on the st. Croix
at tue month OF Snake
Thomas Matthews leaves to-day for College,
ville to attend school.
The sea serpent in Lon Capron's window
attracts much attention.
A benefit will be held at the B. and L.. hall
on Thursday night.
Judge Mainwarng will go to Hastings on
business to-day.
Council will hold an adjourned meeting to-
morrow night
Miss Angie Covell is home from st. Paul on
a visit.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-13

by particular request of
both the general and
Mrs. Logan | call upor
you first of all. We al
ways try to get the
names of prominent cit
! izens at the head of our
lists, you know. Will
you take calf or mo-
rocco?"
You ia Ike morocco.
but a few minutes after
the distinguished look
Ing young man has dis
appeared, you sort of
fall to yourself and go
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-13

standing very close to your chair, all I'M
mindful of the presence, just within the
next room, of your wife and mOther-in- law.
Most dangerous and yet perhaps not most
dreaded of all is the dashing young woman
with scheme who calls to talk YOU into al
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-13

wy 9S ~
much of a bore. and
much more dangerous.
He enters your Office
with business-like dig
nifty. He wishes to see
you concerning matters
of Importance, and a
glance tells you that he
is not the man to stand
any foolishnesS, nor to
wait good-naturedly until
ION bora fipichad 1yritip ~
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-13
Hcayynoss at Freehold.

FREEHOLD, N. j.. Sept. 11.-Fire here
to-day destroyed property i'll the business
portion of the town valued at 500, 900.
Five large buildings were burned.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-13

boys forget = dignity the child puts
on when sac declines their nirkelS
on the same terms and, without saying
word gives them to understand that
she means to be lady when she grows up?
And so she may for in this cOuntry-which
the anarchists affected to so dispise eyen-the
match-girl, if she sell kisses to none but
old men. may live to be the wife OF a gov
ernor or senator.
There is the fruit-woman. What would
an Office be without her? She is every
where Usually she is old and ugly, and a
woman of bad teeth and manners, who calls
and calls without making sale, and still
keeps calling. But do not de-
spise the methods of the fruit
woman. She works upon a theory
having its foundation in good business sense
and human nature. She believes that you
are man and that you are proud Of it and
anxions to be thought generous, while in
fact you are very. very stingy. Beginning
thus well she argues that your pride and
self-respect will not permit you to turn her,
woman, away with empty hands and heavy
heart more than four conservatives times.
Her conclusion. therefore, is that after the
fourth or fifth call made fruitlessly
for both her and you there will be relent
ing on your part, sure to be fruitful. for
you as well for her. But not all of these
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-13

To see McIan's stock of underwear and
hosiery. comp lete in every department, at
3S4 Wabasha street
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-13
Something New
NOW the Time

In brocaded and striped velvets from 81 tC
50. rs at McLain's. 3S4 Wabasha street.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-13
why, that ere place"
ssyEbof ploopDv
"That Woman's Exchange"
"WpIl. what about it,"

"What about it? I'll be coll darned if
don't bring the old woman right up thai
and swap her right away. l hev been jest
lGokin' for such place. | tell you.
stranger, this ERE town is jess whoopin
things. and don't you forget 1t neither. "
And then he started up for the exchange,
but the stranger stopped him.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-13
Mcf.ain

Has full line of black jerseys. all wool.
tailor cut. for ST at 1884 Wabasha street
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-13

great citv like Chicago has been uncOm-
monty numerous of late, and. as his honest
countrymen are proverbally generous and
sympathetic In the face OF distress, the
well-fegned garb and manners of the im-
migrant and the well-learned tale of woe
have been found quite profitable.
The little match-girl, with her shy ways
and rickety wares, she has not been forgot
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-13

and rugged citizen who
wants a bit of work;
who is always hungry,
and always willing to
earn his bread and butter.
That is, he is willing so
long as no opportunity is
given him to work, bat
at the first sign of a buck
saw or kindling pile
scrub broom or coal bin
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-13
Hae Found the Place.

Jacksonville (Fla.) Herald.
1t happened yesterday. On Ocean street
is a sign which sways in the morning
breeze, and the sign reads: "Womans
Exchange"
He was Duval county farmer. and as he
left the Burbridgp grocery store he looked
up the street and saw the sign swinging as
it usually does.
Long and earnestly did he stare, and with
a grunt he turned to passeF-by and re-
marked:
well, sir, [ have diskivered it at last. y
''What?" asked the stranger, in astonisll-
ment
why, that ere place"
ssWbat plaopDr
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-13

voice and louder at
tire. and who carries
with him as a sam
pie of his employers
art a magnificent gilt
frame encompasSing
the postrait of a per-
son more or less.
beautiful. In on e
corner of the frame
sits a miniature of
the same lovely indi-
vidual. and the young
man with the loud
voice does not wait
for an invitation, but
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-13

his courage disappears faster than
the savings of dry goods
clerk during his vacation. All
too familiar, Also among our many Ger
man cousins is the face of the man who
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-13
Come and see
Strnng Endawnaent

The black silk for 80 cents per yard at Nc
Lain's, 3S4 Wabasha street.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-13

made meaningless marks with your pen,
said Yes, yes" and Very likely" and
II s'pose so, TOO bad" etc., as she rat
tied off the merits of the great charity
which she has the honor to represent, de-
scribed what I'VE" have been doing in the
work of philanthropy. and mentioned the
names of several distinguished gentlemen
who have given ''us'' literally of their
store. And then, as she extended to you
the book of fate. with pencil in hand and a
smile upon her face which fOreshadOwed
another long chapter should the one al
ready given yon prove insufficient. you have
desperately seized the book and pencil.
muttered naughty words between your
breath, scrubbed your name right where
her long finger pointed, calculated Good
day." and swung your legs under your desk
again with sweep that upset your cuSpi-
dor and bruised your shns.
Here is another familiar type of Office
bOres. He is young man who has a loud
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-13

is just what he expected. lie is accus-
toned to just such results of his honest en-
deavors. and many, many disappontments
have sOured his nature and dressed his
smouth-always sad mouth and never
beautiful-wth the garb of eternal melan-
choly. The worst of it is that he usually
calls upon you little before noon, and one
glance at that mouth of his spoils your
appetite for lunch and makes you cross and
dyspeutic for the remainder of the day.
Famiiar-toO famlliar-tO the inhabitants
of ChicaOo offices is the face of the rOugh
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-13
ideas concerning the nebuIar hypothesis of

creation.
There is the melancholy individual who
goes around day after day with his box of
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-13

ten. How could she
be. when her not over
ly clean face has beer
seen every day fol
many a month. ALWAYS
with the same hungry
eyes and led lips, and
fringe Of black. tangly
hair? How could tht
old business man OF
lawyer forget her-ht
who talks brusk !
to her before the boys.
and then watches his
chance to buy kisses a
a nickel apiece wher
the boys are not look
inpe How could the
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14
The Chief Industries OF Honduras.

The chief industry m Ste. Barbara seems
10 be soldering, but the weaving of Panama
hats fl o IL the filters ut III leaf of the mescal
uccupi,s the time of many, and others make
de<.rskin moclasins of exceeding ugliness
and cheapneSs They are as comfortable,
though, Il, they are hideous- than that
it would bs dItiicult to say in their praise
Lime burning is another industry much fol
lowed here; Tut that, like ule-making
should not be counted, since lime is not ex-
pOrted, nor are more tile made than are re
quired by the immediate local demands
The lime Is burned in small kilns, stuck up
here and there on the mountain sides like
IN nests OF hank swallows 1t must b. of
good quality, for walls laid up centuries
ago are seemingly Us sound and hard As
when first built
The use Of lime for whitewashing and for
covering walls by rnatings of plast II is well
nigh universal Still there are in the out
skirts of the cities houses lacking the white
wash that gives 70 others So fair an appear
anCa Tney ev II lack that coating OF
mortar VII ch, II il has the advantage OF
pres 'nting smooth and neat surface. on
the other hand closes innumerable cracks
and crevires that might afford safe refuge
TO the many heas that can not find lodg
ment and pasture on any of the hosts OF
ours infesting the streets Honduras Cor
Chicago Times
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14

An examination of a map of the United
States will show a strip Of land several
millions OF a rt@ in extent marked publ
land" lying betwe n the states of Kan, as
and Colorado AMI Texas This Zip oI
country was lrft out by mistake in th,
orlglnal surveys, and is not included in any
stat 1r territorial jurisdi lion Neither is it
reached by nited Stats law. 1t Is wholly
without a Judicial authority, and is, cons.,-
quent y, the abode of the v,ry worst classes
IN tn country. Cattl' thieves and criminals
OF all kinds resort TO it as a refuge and
cattlenen have partly taken possession OF it
to evade the artion OF the president, ex
Guiding them from the Indian territory.
There they have established their ranches
without molestatiOn CONNER
cial Gazette.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14

best they c"uId-honestly c"u~rientinuSly
and even intelligentIy. The fauIt Is il
the system. in the great American
trait of prngreSSiyrne>~ and pushing
ahead. in the natural desire and purpu>,
OF each 10 excel To do everything in TIA,
best possible way and Ia Il" it better thar
other persons can de- it. In public Schools
semnarieS. colleges and universities We So.
As We see in the counting room and TIA,
workshop. a rrd-hut. hrrath!r~s rur,. Tor III,
mastery,
In the +shool-room thI- race can hr mn
with safety Il the physical condition Of III,
pupil can h,. kept up to the proper stand
ard. but not otherwise. II i not study. il
proper conditons that breaks down am
kills students Young OF old II il mental
worry. undue excitement an abnormal
mental strain Ia which the phy steal frame is
unequal. Too often, let 1t hr said here, the
pupil has desire Ia gradual" at a certain
time before >"m"h,dN else graduates
lac wishes t" secure diploma rather than
10 acquire knowledge, I" crafty pride by
demonstrating superior and Pre-enlmrnt
qualities. rather than 10 makr himself n
wrll-int"rmed and therefore useful citizen
of the community.
The system OF rrammInE, IN itself the
pr"ceSS at forcing all pupils. without regard
I" Their physical or mental conditions,
through certain course "t study IN
certain length OF time "" call only dc
n"unce ~ outrageous and murd"r"uS /"
stimulate and force certain class OF
pupils, who are bright and ambitions, but
who have traii bodies, beyond Ihrir strength.
Is. IN plain language. /" Kill them, and th"-t
VIII" do tbs knowingly and deliberately HIr
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14
PROUD eoppess-loVs.
One soft glance from your eyes, proud God

One soft glance from your eyes, proud God
de-s-lovr
bright eyes, my only joy
Can bring ne back eXISteu,e and remove
Deaths dreary dark annoy
Bend on me those bright suns and in their
flame
Let me my death foregu
Lone look will serve for me VIII you, fair
bamv'
No Nou will not All, no,
From your lips one word, whispered to my
grief.
But full of peace, and trueD
Can to sad overs fate bring tS'>t relief,
Who worship, only YOU
tine YES. were all 1t nreis. with gentle
smIl,'
Wherein ali graccs flow.
Good Heavens, why this delay How long
the while
No You will not All, no
q ice girt rock, deaf while cry in vain!
Soul with no trace of friend
And did more pity lrnd
Then let me 90 - To love her and forget:
And turn elsewhere to go
But, can it be, that can quit her yet
No | can not Ah, no,
Prom the French
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14
BADLY Beaten ~ nc. -.ivaI.

heard a gool story the other day OF two
ladies who were social rivals They were
on visiting terms, buJ devoted much of
their time 10 ,onsiderlng how they could
surpass each her in the richness and
elaboration OF their houses and raim-nt In
the progress OF this pleasing rivalry Mrs
\. gave II grand reception. at which she ap
ieared in a new gown of very tine and
wonderful texture, which quite SURPASSED
any thing that hal ever been made into
iress for lady in the whole history of the
town
Everybod saw the incomparable dress
and marveled greatly thereat-that is
everybody except the one uncunquerable
rival Mrs r, who gave reception at her
own house fortnight later to which the
anne people Were inv tied who had attended
the reception of Mrs A The astonishment
Of the latter may be imagined when on
entering Mrs B, ; drawing room, she beheld
all the upholstered furniture IN the room
covered with precisely the sam mate .ial as
hat of the dress with which she had
startled her fr.enis two weeks before In
the language Of the street. Mrs H. got
away with her that tim at ea,t-W ash
Inston Capital
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14

! She looked like well-pr,.Nrryed grass
widow. says the San Francisco HuAU. as
she futtered mp 10 the counter of the license
clerk at the city hall and said ~wretly: Il
should like to know the name of the man |
married in -. wasn't il Skinderly:" The
-rr -what?' asked the clerk The gen
tleman was my husband the winter of = >
and 20. know il was kin-Sompthing.
/ He was my second husband only. and I've
! got hOrrie bad memory. just look in the
! S.. please" Married since then. rh?"
said the clerk, >kimming his ledger. "Why.
/ Of cOurSe-three times. | was originally
/ from Chicago. you know. My second hurs-
band was tall blonde, | think Yes. I'm
quite positive" First name" asked the
clerk That's just it. don't think |
ever heard his first name. | ALWAYS called
him Pet | met him at Santa Cruz and
we were married the same week He was
a nice sort of a fellow. and We weren't di-
vorced until late in the spring. believe
see by this paper that man NAMED Skin
derly-AZariah Skinderly died in the east
the other day, leaving considerable proper
ty. Now. do tell me that was the name of
my second huShand-that'S nice Inau. -
Here il is" said the clerk No, it WAS
Skinderson. George b.. sorry." Dear,
dear, what pity Married now.
ma'am"' Not just now. Divorced last
month. You see my last hubby couldn't
play cribbage. and fairly dOte on it. Play
cribbage?" VERY fond of it," said the
clerk. How nice. Here's my card.
Drop in this evening and we'll have nice
sOciahle time" and with a prnsivr smile
the fascinating miStit hoated out
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14

Here is new Daniel Webster story, 80
says Washington correspondent "paniel
once invited chester Harding, the artist. 70
Inc with HIM / be day before the dinner
another frieni sent Harding bottle of rare
nli Scotch whisky When Harding went
to Websters house next day he took this
ottIe with him knowing how highly his
host would prize 1t Lnaving it on the ball
table he ente Ell the parlor Cool evening,
Mr.. Harding, said Webster. Good even
ing Mr. Webster sail Harding, i have
taken the liberty of bringing an old Scotch
friend with me. L am very glad you did,
responded Webster, where is the gentle
man" He is in the bali. said Harding
will you go out and see himf Yes, sir
aid Webster So they went out together
Here he is, sir, said Harding, pointing to
the bottle All. said Webster, smiling.
this is the genil man who bathes in hot
water. Phi iiadelphia Record
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14
a Pressing Need in our Public schools,

\ Pressing y eed IN our IubllC SCHOOLS
The recent fatal results Of over-Study. OF
ovpr-cNciiemrnt, in our public schools, EN-
I,lIaSize what has repeatedly been urged in
the editorial columns of this paper. We
have declared, from time Ia time, during
the last ten years, that the physical culture
of the pupils should be promoted in com
mon with their mental culture, Now. after
one and another of the most beloved and
humured nf the pupils, have fal-
len in the race, from disease
indured by the terrible mental
strain 10 which their physical systems were
unequal everybody appreciates and accepts
the fact.
II would he unjust and cruel Ia try 10 fix
the blame on any one person; for no doubt
all persons having anything To do with our
popular educational system have done the
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-14
BLOOD

Is the life, and he is wise who remember II. Ru
in March Of last year IS-i, | contracted blood
poison, and being in savannah. Ga at the time
! went int the hospital there for treatment.
suhrr"H very much from rheUmat SUI al the SANE
time. ! did not get we'll under the treatmrn
Their, LUr was cured by any Of the usua III cans
have now taken seven hotties Of Swiit's specific
aut am sound sud well Il drove the poison ou
through hollis ON the skin. Dan LEAHY
Jersey City, y. J., Aug :, ,lNs5.