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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-07

II may be claimed that the ''poor
whites" Of the South would be- affected by
an educational test. so they might. but
what better spur could b. applied to thom
"a improve their condition. The poor
whites" OF the South comprise another
element Of population which has no par
allcl Ia any other section. They aud the
blacks, unlike many oi means aud inlclli-
gcnce, regard the right 10 vote as The dear
cat privilege Of their existence, and they
would struggle bard 10 comply with the
requisite qualification. II would DO n
greater stimulus Ia education than any
other method that could DO devised, aud
la a shor, time H. effect ON the political
strength OF the South In national afairu
wouldbc scarcely appreciahlc The agila'
ton Of the propriciy Ut this ste y has been
renewed Ia the South. aud has progressed
~ lar In Alabama that tho leading paper.
II that State are calling loudly for a con-
siituiional convention for the express pur
pose Of prescribing an educational test TOT
voters Some oi the best aud most ptomi'
nrnt Republicans here arr viewing these
movements with lively Interest, and -
common TO hear them cay they would DC
delighted 10 have Tits perpetual source or
trouble NJ the south W Satisfactorily aus
posed Of
nov IT WORKS rs MASSACHUSETTS.
Massachusetts,, model Commonwealth
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-20
AN EMPTY COFFIN.
The Corpse Who Danced at the
UndertaESer'S Ball.
London Referee.

London Referee.
Burials alive are far more common in
hot countries, where the burial takes
place within twenty-four hours, than
they are here, where one gets, as rule,
weeks grace. In Spain the body is
frequently removed to the undertakers
shop few hours after death, In one of
the largest of these establish
ago, an extraordinary sight was
brought in his 'casket'' one afternoon,
and placed in the room set apart for that
branch of business. The proprietor
lived over his premises, and on this
especial evening was giving a grand
ball. When the ball was at its height
gentleman i'll full evening dress sud-
denly joined the company. He danced
with the wife of the undertaken, and he
danced with the undertaker'S daughter.
and seemed to be thoroughly enjoying
himself. The undertaken thought he
knew his face, but didn't like to be rude
and ask him his name: but by and by
all the guests departed, and the strange
gentleman was the only one left. shall
send for a cab for you?' said the host
at last. No, thank yOu," replied the
gentleman; Pm staying in the house."
"Staying in the housev exclaimed the
undertaken; "who are you, sIr!''
"What, don't you know me? I'm the
corpse that was brought in this after
noon."
The undertaken, Mortified. rushed to
the mortuary room and found the coffin
empty. His wife and daughter had
been dancing with corpse. An eX-
| PLANTATION. of course, followed. The
| gentleman, who had only been in a
| trance, had suddenly recovered, and
hearing music and revelry above and
having a keen sense of humor, had got
out of his coffin (the Spanish coffin
closes with lid, which is only locked
just previous to intermenN and joined
sentable, as in Spain the dead are gen
orally buried in full evening dress.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-20
CHARMING DEPEW.
How He Lives, Works, and Eats
Each Day.

The daily life OF a public man is al
ways interesting, but when he combines
the qualities of great executive ability,
the shrewdness of craftsmanship, the
eloQuence of oratory, the brilliancy OF
wit, and the many graces which are akin
to greatness his daily record becomes
still more interesting.
Chauncey M.Depew, who is talked of as
a probable candidate of the Republican
party in the approaching national con-
Yention. combines all these qualities,
Should he enter the presidential con-
test he will be loved. not for the enemies
he has made, but for his Infinite tact and
knowledge of human nature. Mr.. De
pew is a signal illustration of the posi-
bilities to which the average American
citizen can attain by well directed en-
ergy. infeXible integrity and the pos
session of natural gifts. His early life
and struggles have repeatedly been
written, and now, at the age Of tifty-four.
he is still young. vigorous, and one OF
States.
Notwithstanding his numerous pub
lie engagements and his duties as presi-
dent of the New York Central and Hud-
River railroad, his quiet, comfortable
home on East forty-fifth street is his
great relaxation. There it is he be-
comes boy again, and rOmpS with his
only son, Chauncey Mitchell Depew, to
the little eight year old lads intense de-
light. In his married life Mr.. Depew
has been singularly happy. His wife
was Miss Elsie Hegeman, and during
their union of nearly seventeen-years
he has not grown too busy to forget do
mestic joys.
Nm 70 CT
He usually rises at 7o'clock, and break
fasts half all hour later on boiled eggs,
buttered toast and glass of milk. Be
tween and 10 o'clock he receives visi-
tors. At 10 O'clock he goes to his office
in the Grand Central depot, where he
remains until 4 p. m. and frequently
until or &.
His morning talk with Mr.. Wander
bilt is the first duty to which MI. De-
pew attends. His daily mail which
reaches the hands of his secretary,
numbers about 200 letters. By the time
they are all sifted and read 100 letters
find their way to Mr.. Depew'S hands.
Habit and system soon dispose OF this
batch, which are Endorsed, referred or
otherwise disposed of. During. this
time dozens of persons are waiting to
see him.
To a subordinate he is invariably
kindly spoken. He has set of electric
buttons close by his desk to summon
the various officials; but he never uses
it because he says it is un-American.
He always sends his colored messenger.
Aldrich instead. "a gentleman isn't a
messenger boy" he said one day to a
visitor when speaking about the bust
ness, although don't object to mes
senger being a gentleman, II he would
only hurry up.
And yet. with all his cares, his en-
gagementS and his worries Chauncey
Depew is model Of health and energy
! rarely met with in these days of rush
| and nervous excitement. He enjoys
| life because he lives wisely.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-20

and wholly satisfactory. Notwithstand,
ing all that is said there is a great deal
of business being done, and it is of q
solid, healthy character. AS a general
thing there is but little speculation.
The transfers made mean something.
They indicate business, progress, in
crease in wealth. Property is not
bought to hold, but to improve, and to
use for some purpose that increases the
money value of the town. In other
words to help to add something to st.
Faul and to build her up as a city,.
G. w. Griggs has sold his residence
on Summit avenue to James McNaught
solicitor for the Northern Pacific rail.
road, for 100000.
j. Falrchild & Co. sold house and
lot on Laurel avenue for $1,000, twenty
acres in New Canada township for So.
600, lot on EaStvilIe Heights for 5000
and lot in Merriam Park Third addi
ton.
1t is reported that P. H. Kelly is ar
ranging to build big warehouse at the
Transfer.
Notwithstanding politics interfered
with the real estate business all the
week, there was more activity and a
more general inquiry than there has
been during any week for long time.
Stone q Morton report one of the
most active weeks they have ever had.
They have sold many lots in different
parts Of the city, and at good prices.
a. M. Doherty, the auctioneer, sold
during the week at auction property to
the amount of S10,150. He reports the
market firm and more active than it has
been at any time before this year. He
also says that the number of people
present is fully as large as last year,
When business was active.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-20
MEMS FASHIONS.

Square cornered cuffs supersede all
other varieties.
In Paris OvercoatS are cut loose and
lined with flannel in large checks.
Pale primrose or lavender kid gloves
are again Ell regle for evening wear.
Washable pique braces are an indis-
penSable adjunct to cool summer cos
tunes.
French gray, blue and slate trousers
are not only popular, but, in fine goods.
handsome.
New cheviotS for trousers are out in
bulk. A neat gray or brown check or
stripe is a good selection if the color
ing is not too loud.
The tendency in umbrellas is to fine
light frames and nicely finished handles
that on fair days may be used as walk
ing sticks.
Almost as broad an eXpanse of shirt
front is now shown with morning dress
as one used to see with an old-fashioned
high-cut clawhammer.
A new stand-up collar has not only
bent points, but a half inch of its entire
upper rim is reversed outwardS to pre-
vent choking of the neck in warm
weather.
A number of swells have lately made
up what is known as "Ralnng in Lon
dom trousers. They have the bottoms
neatly turned up and stitched in place.
New cotton hose, says an exchange,
have rainbow ankle stripes on tan
ground. with ribs and feet of darker
Shade, while Isle thread show maltese
crosses on mode or black grounds.
A delightfully."- soft and silky new stuff
| for fancy coating is called ''Angora." II
comes in checks, stripes and mixtures
of several shades, broken with hail
line of a third color, generally red.
''Lounging' jackets are made in vari
Gus light cloths. A handsome Scotch
mixed tweed is thus utilized with effect
Most of these are made with four OF
five buttons, which are not used, and {
long, rolling collar.
The correct trouser is eighteen and {
half inches at the knee and from seven
teen and half to eighteen at the bot
tom for average height. This is called
the peg-tOp style, and measurement:
may be suited to individual build.
The swallOwtail coat has undergone
some slight alteration. There is now NJ
longer any stitching or binding on TIT
edge. The sleeves are larger, to admi
of carrying the handkerchief, which il
no longer worn inside the vest.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-20

kept very quiet in st. John, although of
late many strange rumors have some
how got afloat concerning the defendant.
The defendant has been very anxious
for divorce ever since he became a
husband by mistake, but it was not I'M
til about year ago, when his Eastport
spouse became engaged to be married to
another man, that she would consent to
bring proceedings for divorce. AS under
British laws there is only one ground
upon which divorce can be obtained,
the defendant has proved equal to the
occasion, and according to the evil
dence given has filed a bill quite salts
factory.
The marriage was as regular as mar
riage can be, the ceremony having been
performed by Rev. Mr.. Hartley, Garlic
ton, in the presence of witnesses, and
there could be no play" business about
it. The young lady against whom no
complaint could be made, remained
here for few days only after the mar
riage. and as the husband would not
take her to home she went away. A
few of her relatives at home knew OF the
affair, but it did not become generally
public. Her friends say that it is not
true that she has been or is now en-
gagged to any one else.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-20
MARRIED IN JEST.
1t Leads to Strange Divorce Suit
in New Brunswick Court.

Fredericton Cleaner.
The case of Fitzpatrick VS.. Fitzpatrick,
one of the StrangeSt eases of divorce
that probably ever came before the New
Brunswick court, was closed yesterday,
having been adjourned over from Tues
day last. The plaintiff suing for the di-
vorce is young girl who lives in East
port: the defendant is young man liv-
ing in Portland. st. John.
Two years ago the plaintiff was on a
visit to relatives in st John. She
formed the acquaintance of the defend
ant and soon became greatly attached
to him. They carried on quite flirta-
ton together for a time, notwithstand-
ing that the defendant was engaged to
be married to another girl living in st.
John, and the play at courtShip ended
one evening at the residence of Garlic
ton clergyman i'll play at marriage. or
whatever it may be called; but which.
however, has proved to be binding
| enough to be brought two years after to
the court of divorce to get the solemn
vows annulled and the binding knot
united if possible.
The young couple never lived to-
gether. The day after the mock mar
riage, or what was considered as such
DA UIlt young illdll. lllG IIdSlDOTl SlTl
pressed her claims of marriage, and her
friends who had busted themselves in
the matrimonial affair, interceded in hel
behalf. The defendant, however. as
soon as he had learned of the solemn
nature of his obligation, would have
nothing to do with the girl. The young
wife remained several weeks in ST
John, endeavOring, if possible to have
| matters reconciled, but apparently with,
out effect. He was engaged to be mar
ried to another girl, and intended to
marry no other.
The disappointed girl in due time re.
turned to her home in PASSPORT. She
had welded the object of her affections
but had not won him. 1t is said thai
although nearly two years had elapsed
since the night of her remarkable mar
rage she had never breathed it to any
| of her people OF friends at home. The
circumstance is also said to have been
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-20

tism. general paralysis, cerebro spinal
meningitis-everything, and down he
fell in heap on the bench. The artist
paid his victims sufferings not the
slightest attention, but fiourishing his
pencil triumphantly cried:
''Just in time; I've got you" Then
he laughed.
1t was cheering to the reporters soul
to know that the artist had SCOT him.
for he was very sure that he was lost to
himself, at least temporarily.
''1s posing hard work?' the tormentor
asked pleasantly, yet tauntingly, repeat
ing the words the scribe had used which
led to the trial of torture.
in a somewhat difficult position, and
that is pretty fair for first trial. YOu'd
soon get used to it, but you wouldn't
make good model. If I'd been paint
ing an angel, or bridegroom even,
couldn't have got a very good idea of
celestial joy from your face.
"Some models" he continued, "can
pose in a difficult position for an hour
without moving a muscle, but it takes
training to be able to do that, and it's
hard work. 1t is difficult for people to
understand that posing is so purely a
matter OF business, with artist OF model,
that all other thoughts for the time be-
ing, while posing, l mean, are entirely
absent. You have heard, perhaps. of
the female model who, when posing be-
fore class, suddenly fled to the dress
ing room, poked her head out of the
door and cried out Indignantly
There's man looking at me from the
roof Well, that is good illustration.
A model should not only have good
figure, but she ought to be young and
unmarried.'
How much are models paid for pos
ing?'
sit depends entirely upon the model.
There is wide range. Some get So q
than that an hour"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-20
American Ewes,

The efforts of the war department to
secure field glass of greater power
than the one now used has discovered
the fact that the eyes of Americans are
closer together than those of men in
foreign countries. The double glass,
known as the field glass now used is
weaker than that used in the armies of
Europe. 1t is of only from five to six
powers-entirely too weak for the pur-
pose. The only glass that can be got of
sufficient power is single spy glass,
which is defective in that it
does not take in broad
enough field. This is very serious
defect i'll the equipment of the Ameri-
can army, but there seems to be no
immediate prospect of its correction,
because our eyes are too close together.
Some of the colored troops may be able
to use different glass, but the white
Yankee soldier cannot overcome this
national popularity. The best military
field glass in use is that with which the
German army is supplied. An attempt
was made by the war department to
adopt it, but it was found that the eyes
of the glasses were SO far apart that
they could not be used by Americans.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-20
Real Estate Notes.

The foundation for Hale's big block
on Jackson street, near Seventh, are
going in rapidly.
The heavy foundations for the ten
story New York Life Insurance COM
pany are all in. and considerable part
of the first story is up, so that some idea
can be formed of the massive appear
ance the structure will have when COM
pleted.
Mr.. Potter, owner of the dime mu-
scum property on Seventh street, has
purchased fifty feet adjoining the mu-
scum property, the price paid being
$4,000
The Central Presbyterian church is
seeking plans for new church edifice.
Mr.. Marty is arranging to erect bust
ness block on the corner of Seventh and
KittsOn streets, to cost about $4,000.
E. B. NOrthrop has gone to Helena,
Mont, to attend to some big real estate
matters he is interested in there.
A syndicate consisting of Charles T.
Dunbar, NJ. B. Curry, G.. l.. and f. B.
Farwell, l.. NJ. Bullitt, H. B. Wenzell,
j. II. Ames, Charles c. Joy, B. A. Pro-
vost, W. B. Hamblin, ID. H. Munich, II.
A. Jackson, E. Sterile, w. A. Dresser,
C. p. Johnston, E. A. Jaggard, Allison
d Addison and others, has bought about
between Oakland and Highwood sta
tons. for 81, 800 per acre. The intention
is to erect twenty houses, costing from
$4,000 to $1,000 each. This property is
located on high ground, about mile
back from the river, and is reached by
both the Milwaukee d ST. Paul and the
Burlington roads.
Property on West Seventh street in
the region Of Forbes street is looking
up with a good deal of activity. The
inquiry for property in that vicinity is
quite active, owing to the expectation
that the new bridge will enhance the
values of real estate there and increase
business, just the same as the Robert
street bridge did on the latter and on
streets that were near to it. Few parts
of the city have improved so subStan-
TALLY as has that around West Seventh
street. Seventh street above the
Seven corners can now boast of some
of our largest business blocks.
The street car company, it is said, has
agreed to build its line from Greenbrier
avenue to Maryland avenue, distance
of little over mile.
One hundred new houses have been
erected at Oakville Park and Stone &
Morton's addition.
Judge Linden is about to build resi-
ueuCt Ou lllc COIucI VI LduIcl dllu OI.
Adams street, which will cost about
5000.
Ingersoll & Camden have sold several
blocks i'll KensingtOn Park.
E. P. Wilgus has commenced the cree
ton of a block of eight brick houses on
the corner of st. Adams street and Mar
shall avenue, to cost $4,000. He has
sold the adjoining property to parties
who will erect a similar block as con-
tinuation of his own and on similar
plans.
Bushnell & Bushnell state that the
week has been good one with them.
Most of their sales have been for out
side property. They have sold four
houses and lots at Inver Grove Park for
5000; two lots in Boulevard addition,
near Manchester station, for 81, 200 each.
These gentlemen feel very well salts
fed with the real estate market. They
say that, Notwithstanding all the adverse
conditions, the market. is steady, firm
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-20
CHINESE SUPERSTITIONs.
Things a Bride May Do, and
Things She Mustn't.


Popular Science Monthly.
A girl who is partaking of the last
meal she is to eat in her fathers house
previous to her marriage sits at the
table with her parents and brothers, but
she must eat no more than half the bowl
of rice set before her, else her departure
will be followed by continual scarcity
in the domicile she is leaving.
If a bride breaks the heel of her shoe
in going from her fathers to her hus-
bands house, it is OminOuS of unhappi-
ness in her new relations.
A piece of bacon and parcel of sugar
are hung OH the back of brides sedan
chair as a stop TO the demons who
might modest her while OH her Journey.
The "Three Baneful Ones are fond of
salt and spice, and the "White Tiger
likes sweets.
A bride may be brought home while
coffin is i'll her husbands house. but
not within 100 days after coffin is
carried out. Domestic troubles are
sure to come upon one who is married
whiting 100 days after funeral
A bride. while putting on her we'd
ding garments, stands in a round. shall
low basket. This cOnduceS to her lead
ing placid, well-rounded life in her
future home. After her departure from
her fathers door her mother puts the
basket over the mouth of the oven to
stop the mouths of all who would make
adverse comment on her daughter, and
then sits down before the kitchen range,
that her peace and leisure may be dupli-
Gated in her daughters life.
A bride must not, for four months
after her marriage, enter any house in
which there has recently been death
or a birth, for if she does so there will
surely be quarrel between her and
the groom. If a young mother goes tC
see a bride, the visitor is looked upor
as the cause of any calamity that may
follow
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-20
GOOD INVESTMENT.
Bisop Potter's Ranch Near Vaca-
Vile, Cal

The handsome placardS of Mrs. Pot
ter, the actress, now adjoining the
fences of San Francisco. may serve to
remind some of us, says the San Fran
cisco Report, that among the Eastern
gentlemen of means who have been
wide awake enough to invest in Califor
MIA lands is the lady's relative, Bishop
Potter, of New York He was
one of the strongest opponents of
her plan to go on the stage, and
when she would not be moved,
begged her at least to adopt a stage
name. But she said potter was a good
name and she meant to stick to it, and
she did. The property the bishop bought
was the well-known Araquipa ranch
near Vacaville, Solano county, and no
ecclesiastic. The old Spanish clergy
had good eye for soil and
situation. But they were not ahead of
their American successors in this re-
Spect. Vacaville stands in what perhaps
the earliest and richest fruit region in
the world, and also one of the most
beautiful. The valleys comprising the
district are on the eastern slope of the
coast range, which at this point has an
altitude of 600 feet, and forms complete
barrier against sweeping ocean winds.
To this shelter Vaca district, as it is
called, owes most of its great advan-
tages. Its soil is very deep and rich, its
climate equable, and its scenery very pic
tureSque. Of course. it abOunds in natural
streams, since the mountain ranges are
so close upon it. and so it has no need
of irrigation. Then it is also very con-
venient to San Francisco. The run by
rail is only two hours. The capital of
the state is but -thirty-fve miles away.
Within radius of sixty miles of Vaca-
vile there is a population of 100000.
This has much to do with the
districts prosperity. When farm
ers can produce the earliest and
best fruit in abundance within
two or three hours distance of 100000
human mouths they get rich, the amount
of their wealth being i'll proportion to
the size of their orchards. Some Of the
history of Vaca districts progress and
of the return its ranchers have received
for their labor and skill read like chap
tiers from the ARABIAN Nights" But
it is well authenticated, and there is gold
coin to show for it.