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Wichita eagle., 1889-04-30
PECULIAR PETS.
A Mysterious Young Woman Who Patron
fsses the Hobeken Ferry-Boat-

A Mysterious Young Woman Who Patron
fses the Hobsken Ferry Boat.
IN. Y. TrIbune.]
A mysterious passenger crosses the
North river to Hoboken nearly every
morning on the four o'clock boat from
Christopher street. Just before the gates
close a young woman walks SwffSay
through the fe,ry-house and hurrfes
aboard the boat. Her head Is bowed as n
in deep thought, and she does not heed the
curious Chances of the deca-hands who
watch Der with greet interest. She goes
to the front door Of the cabin. looks osSl
and then sits in the seat nearest tas door
She remains quiet with bar eyes bent on
the floor by her feet until the bell rings
for the boat to start. Then she suddenly
chances up showing pair Of large, start
hing black eyes. Her face is not beauss-
fuL but is attractive. even though It's pale
ness Is wel,-uigh ghossiy Tiny ringiets o3
jet black hang upo1 her forehead. Her
dress is always OF some black material
and she wears heavy black lace around her
neck Her figure is tai and we'll rosaded-
and all her movements are graceful her
only ornament is thin gold ring.
Before the boat got oas Of the ship q
black and tan dog about the size of a rss
creeps into her lap from her pocket %
some Other place cf refuge in her caos6 :
ing. Then she takes from hsr basom .
handkerchief tied in bunch and carefully
opens it talking meanwhile IN IN under
tone. The dog snuffs AZ che handkerchief.
stirs il with his feet and gives vent 50 =
bark out OF sl proportion to nss SEQ. Two
little white mice, not more than two inch
Is long, jump out and chase esoa other all
over the dog, who barks and snaps play
FULLY at them. The mice, Eesting tired or
the dog, run up the wonan's arm and hide
in the heavy tresses hanging upon her
neck. All the way across the river she
talls constantly to the animals calling
them pet names asd csFsssing them
Though she speaks sseerfnily 70 her COM
panions and seems amused by their antics,
she never laughs When the bell rings for
the engine 60 stop Sue folds the mice IN the
handkerchief after kissing them. puts them
hack in her bosom, and then the dog re-
turn: to his hiding place. When the bost
gets into the dock she Jumps up asks Q
deck-Eand If the Grove-strest car rs run
ming, and walks rapidly away, hardly wait
ing 70 bear the answer.
This Is tie regular routine the woman
follows almost every das. Passengers
VINO have been On the boat With her have
spoken to her about the E1ice and andeav'
arsd 70 engage her In CONVERSATION, boz
she never ans~sess question and does no@
seem TO hear what il ssid So one knows
who she is or weat she is doing oas SO early
in tie morning She has heeG seen TO en-
ter house in the upper part Of Washing
ton street sfsar leaving The boat The deck
49, An~~<..Au
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-30

nous Willard time-piece. His hall
clocks were all eight-day clocks, and were
usually seven feet high, all cased in plain
mahogany, with fret work across the top,
surmounted by three good-sized brass balls.
In 1915 he made the clock in old ST.
Georges, in Beekman street, New York,
which kept the standard time for many
year. The prices Of Colonial clocks ranged
from sixty dollars to one hundred dollars.
1t took from three TO four months to get
clock made by the smaller makers, and
then usually a longer time elapsed before
the maker received his pay The pay was
often in merchandise. None but the
wealthy could afford clocks in those early
days Sun dials were very common until
Connecticut hang-up wood clocks began to
be made in 1870 and sold at twenty dollars
each By 1925 hall clocks had almost en-
tirely been superseded. Wood mantel
clocks soon superseded the hang-up wood
clock on account of being smaller and more
easily transported. The old Colonial
clocks represent honest, conscientious
work, and many of them run as well to-day
as when first made"
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-30
a. FLAGG, Proprietor.
Cor. I'd and 5th aves., Wichita

Manufacturer of Steamengines,
Boilers. Pumps and all kinds OF
mill gearing. Architectural iron
a speciality. Iron and brass cast
ings made to order. Estimates
made on all class Of work and
orders promptly attended to;
06 w. II. FONDA. Snpt
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-29
AUSTRALIANS AND YANKEES.
Are Very Much Alike. According

Are Very Much Alike, According
to Fourth Continent Editor.
Among the visitors to st. Paul yester-
day were G. Walter Pollit, until re-
Gently local editor and part proprietor
of the Westmoreland (Eng.) Gazette,
and G. Fl. Lake, proprietor and pub
Usher of the Agriculturist and Review,
of jamestown. West Australia. Both
gentlemen arrived in New York from
England last Friday. and are en- route
to San Francisco. whence they will pro-
coed to jamestown direct. Mr.. Lake
and his brother, q. W. Lake. were the
founders of the Agriculturist, the first
paper devoted to agriculture and ranch
Ing published in the colonies. Mr..
Pollit is a cousin of Mr.. Lake, and has
severed his connection with the West
mOreland publication to assume editorial
charge of Mr.. Lakes paper. Regarding
his impressions of America and the
Americans. the latter gentleman said:
SO far as / can discover, there are no
two races of people more alike in all es-
sentIal points than Americans and Aus
tralians. | have noticed the crowds on
your streets here in st. Paul. and every
man seems to be in the deuce and all of
hurry to get somewhere It's just the
same in Melbourne, Sidney. jamestown
and all the big cities of Australia.
Every one goes on the run, and doesn't
seem able to crowd enough business be-
tween daylight and dark"
what do yon think of the American
form OF government, as compared with
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-29

the colonial idea you have in Aus
tralia?"
well, I'm long way from home, or
l would dodge that question. To tell
the truth, however, no true Australian
issblind to the fact that progress is re-
tarded UNNECESSARILY by the present
mode of government. and that change
must come ere long. Still, the Austria
.Hans are loyal to a man, believe
irish and all-and any suggestion of
separation from England would raise
Ssefrific row. England, however. will
fsiave to drive with loose rein in order
dO hold her sway in the fonrth CONT
zhent, and. i'll my opinion, the govern
sipsnt of such an immense country as
nlirs cannot be carried on indefinitely
Mlider the present system. AS for the
"a merican government, L should judge
sfom the newspapers of your own
country, from East to West. that the
whole thing was controlled bya gigantic
Swindling combination, and that the
people were the victims. Still, it seems
that no one is starving to death here, so
Ut is natural to presume that there is
enough for the robbers and the robbed"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-29
The Zeal Short Line.

There is a great deal of talk just now
in the papers about ''Short Lines" to
this, that and the other point. From
some of the claims put forth the public
would get the iaea that the railroad
having the least mileage between two
given points is the ''ShOrt Line" be-
You'd question. But is it? Is no ac-
count to be made OF time. comfort or ac-
Communications? Is not the true "Short
Line" the one which makes the best
time, has the smOOthess rOadbed and
furnishes the best accommodations? If
these considerations have any weight,
it will be found that "rhe Burlington"
is the real Short Line from the Twin
Cities to Chicago.
The mileage is little more than that
of one or two of the older lines, but it
makes the best running time, is the
only light-grade thoroughfare, and has
an equipment unequaled for elegance
and comfort.
The first train over the line, Oct. "a,
1856. made the run from st. Paul to Chi
cagO in eleven hours and ten minutes;
st. Paul to La Crosse. Nov. 5, 132 miles,
in 125 minuteS-time that has never
been equaled or approached.
The idea that THE Burlington" is
longer line than others is totally errO-
neous. Travellers will find it the Real
Short Line.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-29
help OR We PERISH
Is the Macedonian Cry From
Nelson County in Da-
kOta.
Active Measures of Relief by
the st. Paul Chamber Of
Commerce.
Contributions by Citizens Will
Be Placed for the Most
Good.
A Report to the Governor Of
the Condition Of Marshall
County.

AT short session of the chamber
commerce held yesterday morning, a
communication was received from the
secretary of the Nelson county, Dakota,
relief committee, detailing the destitu-
ton among settlers in that district, and
asking food and clothes.
MIR. Marvin, chairman of the relief
committee, reported the progress made
during the past week. 4 quantity of
clothing and $500 in cash had been re-
ceiVed. A special agent had been en-
gagged to supervise the distribution and
attend to all matters IN connection
with the relief. A request had
been sent to all the city churches
to take up a special collection
next Sunday, or as soon there
after as might be convenient, in aid of
the sufferers. Letters had been received
from both North and South Dakota
more than confirming the reports of
distress previously sent in. In South
Dakota were three counties in which
there were over 1000 families entirely
destitute. This country was along the
line of the Northwestern railroad, and
the company had been requested to
transport supplies free. The committee
bad also communicated with the authOri-
ties of Sioux City, Sioux Falls and
other towns in the neighbOrhood, in
curing what measures had been taken
for the relief OF the distressed sufferers.
Emphasis was laid on the fact that all
contributions would be gladly received
and forwarded with as little delay as
possible.
Secretary Tallmadge reported that
the reception extended the Pan-Amer-
leans had heen very successful. An adj
jOurnment was taken at 9:15. The joint
relief committee of the chamber of COM
MERGE ana jObberS' union held meet
ing yesterday and organized for the
benefit of the sufferers in Dakota.
Mr.. Marvin was elected president: e.
w. Hackett, treasurer; A. II. Tall
madge, secretary, and George NJ. Clark
agent. 1t was decided to forward
clothing, food and fuel as soon as pos
sible, and leave to the state the care OF
the stock, All the churches will be
called upon to make contributions OF
money, as well as clothing. and, OH
some day in the near future, to be
named, vans will traverse the principal
streets and make house to house col
lection for the benefit of the sufferers:
The public will receive due notice when
this collection is to be made, and it is
hoped that all contributions will be on
the most liberal scale. a very made
quate idea of the extent of the
distress prevails, but sufficient
is known to warrant the state
ment that it is simply ap-
paliing. Over 10000 people are reduced
to the last stage of restitution, lacking
even the cOmmOnest necesSaries of life.
For the present the committee will con-
centrate ali its efforts in the relief of
sufferers in North Dakota. In SOnth
Dakota there are upwards of 1000 fam
lies destitute, but as they are surround
ed by populous centers it is thought
thew can be taken care OF nearer home.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-29
NEED HELP sORELY.
The Commission REPORTS the Con-
dition OF Marshall County Farm

The Commission Reports the Con-
dition OF Marshall County Farm
ers.
Gov. Merriam yesterday received
a report from Rev. NJ. Falk Gjert-
sen, of Minneapolis. chairman of
the commission instructed to report on
the distress in Marshall county. Mir.
Gjertsen'S associates were FL. c. Mel
gard, of Argyle, and r. Calvin, of
Steven, Marshall county. The report
contains the following: 1--WE found the
statistics furnished by the county COM
miSSionerS in the main correct. The
sufferers were already very much in
debt, and as consequence without
credit. and being without grain. without
anything to sell. they must receive aid
from some source or they must neces-
sarily during the winter and spring
experience actual suffering from want
of the necesSaries of life. As
quite portion of the land is covered
with young growth of timber, the set
tiers will be able to find the necessary
fuel for the winter. What is needed
most is, first of all, -four, and then
syrup, coffee and sugar. The sufferers
are mostly ali new settlers-Scandina-
vans - Intelligent. INDUSTRIOUS and
thrifty; and the land is certainly very
fine. Their present sad circumstances
are due only to the accidents of drought
and hail storms, and not to the poverty
of the land or their own thriftleSSneSS"
His eXcellency is thanked by the suf-
ferers for his kind and generous treat
ment," and Z. Calvin, on behalf of the
county commissioners, saws the action
would be cordially appreciated and
gratefully acknowledged" In accord
ance with the findings of the commits
sion. the executive department will
forthwith purchase supplies of -four,
etc, for shipment to the distressed
county.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-29
AN EARLY MORNING RLAzE.
Liquid Refreshments and Con-
I'ectiOns DESTROYED By Fire

Liquid Refreshments and Con-
Iections Destroyed by Fire.
Fire broke out at 1890 this morning
in the low frame building at 352 Jack
son street, occupied by Charles NJ.
Boggs as a saloon. Boggs' place was
completely Quilted. as was a small bar
Der shop adjoining. William Wagner's
confectionery store was also badly
damaged by fire and water,
and the stock of goods in
George Gallag er's tailor shop. at No.
346, was more or less damaged by
water. The blaze had its origin in
rear room of the saloon. presumably
from an overheated stOvepipe, and had
gained great Roadway when discovered
by Mr.. BOggs, who was behind his bar.
The whole interior of the saloon was in
flames and the fire had spread
to the barber shop and cOnfectiOn-
cry store when the fire department
arrived. What promised to be dis
astrous fire was eXtinguiShed with loss
of about 5000 to $1,000. The value of
the saloon fixtures and stock. which
were wholly destroyed, is estimated by
the proprietor at $500. He carried an
insurance OF $3.50. The barber shop
fixtures were worth probably $50. This
loss on the stock of confectionery and
tobacco is estimated at about $3.50, while
Tailor Gallagher's loss is small. The
loss on the building is placed at 1850
To s. 5El
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-29
AT THE PLAYHOUSES.

"Pa0la," as presented Dy the Duff
Opera company at the Harris theater
last evening. proved taking card, and
one of the prettiest comic operas ever
presented on that stage. The audience
which greeted the presentation on the
first evening was a large and repre-
sentative one, and the company, which
numbers over fifty members, well mer-
tied the recognition. ''PaOla, or the
First OF the Vendettas, i" is well-plOtted
and planned piece Of acting and sing
Eng. its scene lying in Corsica; and the
fabric OF all is the revival between two
families, the BarGnis and the COraliS, of
that time-honOred custom, the ven
delta. In one family destiny heaps
the duty of the avenger upOn
one SapOlO, poor, invertebrate
nephew of BraggadociO. or the
Black Bart of the mountain border of
Corsica. In the other family the duty
of the human hunt devOlyeS upon one
Lucian, who loves Paola. the sister of
SapOlO, and a BarOnisian. Upon the
love that Lucian, the avenger of the
Carroll family, bears to sPaOIa, and the
imposition of the same duty upon SapO-
10, who is an inetIably eccentric char
acter, and wont to dislike and regret his
mission. lies the complication and final
solution of the plot Harry PaultOn, as
SapOlo. a Notwithstanding relative of
the human family. is in himself the
spice and humOr of the entire opera.
Paola, as Miss LenOre Snyder imperson-
ates the character. is charming feature
to the play. Miss Snyder may well bear
the distinction the part requires-that
Of beautiful girl. Her voice Is mar
vel of beauty, and her many physical
attractions win her just encOmia from
the spectator. The libretto is rich with
new music, the costumes gorgeous and
the tahleauX grand. The chorus is a
magnificent volume of music, and an
enthusiastic house last evening attests
the entertainment of the opera. All
week.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-29

party politics, and that is more in touch
with the better and higher interests OF
society.
Gen. Andrews was heartily applauded
for his address. A discussion followed,
which, however, covered the more eX-
tensive question of Sabbath observance.
Rev. l.. S. Il. Speare, of Minneapolis,
was far-reaching in his views on the
question. He would not have single
thing done on Sunday that could be
conveniently done on Saturday or Mon
day. For instance, he would have every
body blacken
THEIR SUNDAY SHOES
on Saturday. He would have a new
order of services on Sunday. A Young
Peoples Christian Endeavor meeting at
a. M; Sunday school, 1920; sermon,
D. M; gospel meeting, with short adj
Attorney d. D. Merwin, of Mime
apOlis. said legislation was not wanted
on this subject. What was needed was
simply the creation of proper public
sentiment. Public sentiment once
aroused would quickly close the saloons
on Sunday. The cry against the Sun
day newspaper was foolish. 1t was
the Monday newspaper they should di-
rect their energies against. The Mon
day newspaper meant 95 per cent of
Sunday work; the Sunday newspaper
did not. Therefore" he proceeded.
Il say the Monday newspaper should go
before the Sunday newspaper" He be
lieved, while they secured the closing of
the saloons and gambling houses on
Sunday, that it would be an unwise
step to rob the people of some
recreation. There was large .pOpula-
ton who did not attend church, and,
rather than that they should be dragged
into the haunts of vice, he preferred the
continuance of base ball games. con-
certs and the opening Of reading rooms
on Sunday.
Judge Burr, of st. Paul, also spoke.
The people who could be seated in the
churches of st. Paul merely averaged
20 per cent of the population, and he
thought the weekly attendance was
only 10 per cent.
There were other remarks offered, so
the ladies and gentlemen bowed their
heads in prayer. CONGRATULATED each
other on the pleasant and instructive
meeting and quietly quit the church for
their respective homes.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-29
MINNESOTA Will BE THERE.
The Coming Great Catholic Event
at Baltimore

The Coming Great Catholic Event
at Baltimore.
Anent the approaching centennial Gel
ebratiOn of the establishment of the
Roman Catholic hierarchy in the United
States and the Catholic congress to be
held in Baltimore and the dedication of
the Catholic university at Washington
the following circular has been mailed
to the leading Catholics of Minnesota:
The forthcoming triple event viz: The
the hierarchy in the United States, to be
celebroted in Baltimore on Nov. 10; the
first Catholic congress of the United States 10
be convened in that city. Nov. IL and II,
and the Inauguration Of the Catholic uni
versity at Washington. Nov. l3, marks an
epoch in matters Catholic in this, our coun-
try That should be inspiring to true and
earnest sons of the Holy Church.
His grace. the archbishop. is most
anxious Minnesota should present q large
and thoroughly representative delegation of
Catholic gentlemen on that occasion. Trans
pOrtauon can certainly be secured for the
round trip from Minneapolis and st. Paul
for one and one-third fare, S39.G9. Negot-
ations being made by committee may re-
suit in further reduction. The delegation
proposes leaving St. Paul not later than
Thursday, Nov. z.
A chbiShOp Ireland and Rt. Rev.
Bishop McGOirick will head the Mime
sofa delegation. The congress which
assemblies in Baltimore will be under
the control of the laity. although the
clergy will be entitled participation in
tho pyproiSpc
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-29

as to excite the risiblitieS of all who
hear it. there will always be found some
one to tell her that she sings divlnely;
and, in truth, to that particular one the
effort may seem music most divine. In
st. Paul there is scarcely house OF any
pretensiOnS to responsibility which mas
not piano in its parlor. The piano IS
usually the property exclusively OF the
Oldest daughter. who plays ana
sings to the male heroes she en-
tertains during the week-One Tor
each night except Saturday. when
she takes bath instead. WITH
each of the beaux comes the same re-
quest. DO sing Barney" and 'Barney"
gets sung with few variations IN the
accompaniment. arranged by the lady
herself. and couple of crashing chords
TO wind up with. which would be de
scribed 10y lawyer as incompetent. IT.
relevant. etc, and Which are productive
OF eXclamatiOnS of disgust from the
YocahSt-S big brother and papa, who sit
in the kitchen trying to read by very
meaSlv lamp with a broken chimney.
and mentally cusSng the heroes who
burn So much oil and hard coal and
who. in the end, Will probably 90 OF
and marry some girl who never heard
of Barney nor the trip le took over the
ocean. who cant play a lick on the
piano, but who knows how 10 sew on
pants buttons and hem shirts.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-29

The Storm sleet and slush of winter will soon be upon
You and make imperative the demand for good honest
servceabe 0vercoat Ills in anticipation of this requirement
that we have prepared for your inspection such magnificent
assortment OF Fur Fur Trimmed Storm and Plain Overcoas
AS superb stock has been shown in the Northwest
We're recognized the leading retail clothing of
America and every city where have carry the
STOCK and do the business
Ills idea that do large and successful retail trade
we must carry large assortment Styles and tastes
varied that it's difficult to please ALL Saturdays trade
1Oreunner OF what the will be- Hundreds of pleased
purchasers left store though many had to wait We had
extra help but will be still better prepared next Saturday
fyou want fine Overeoat in Montagnac Elysan, Fur
Beaver Imported Melton Kersey need of taking the
time or trouble to 60 to tailor We will fit you well and
with garment well made and trimmed at One-half
the money.
In Storm Coats listers, the line of fine Chinchllas
Irish Freze and Chevios is very large Special styles in
Pads and Stripes you'll not find elsewhere Great values
Storm Coats at $40, Sl2, SIS and S18.
large line of handsome Cape Coats in fancy patterns
and plain goods See Black Chevot Cape Coats Sld
and $22 They're perfect STYLE and will cost you from So
to SIS elsewhere.
That Fur-Irimmed Garment in three cOOrs Blue Black
and Brown long shawl collar silk frogs at S2O is selling very
fast. We guarantee to you s. on this Coat. See it,
At S12 SIS and S8 showing line of Fur Trimmed
Garments that are great values They're sold at very small
margin
The line of Kerseys Meltons Worsteds and Cassmeres
made in plain breasted fly front Sack OyercOas
bought early the season. about closed out But
have just received very large extra good values
from $40 to $50. handsome AWoo Melton Overcoat well
made and trimmed in two cOors, Brown Mixed and Grey
Mixed, S15..
No matter what style Suit you may WISH from a Full
Dress to Sack for business wear you money
the purchase at the time give you by far the largest
selection Splendid values in doublebreasted Sack Suits
AWoo Cassmeres and Chevot $lO Sl2 Sl5 $18 and 800
Pea Jackets and Vests from 81 to $50.
Out-oftOwn trade solicited Goods approval
part of the West Catalogues and rules for seeasure-
ment mailed free ON application