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The Irish standard., 1891-06-13
A CONDUCTOR TALKS.
He Says That Women Make His Work
Wearisome in the Extreme.

He Says That Women Make His Work
wearisome in the Extreme.
A passenger on a Broadway car who
had been overlooked by the conductor
called that official back and proffered
his fare, says the New York Times. AS
the conductor went out on the rear
platform he remarked to a passenger.
who noticed the occurrence: S'You
never see a woman do that" When
questioned further he said, jingling his
pocketful of silver: ''No, stree, they
are the ones who hang on to their nick
els. This would be d heap-sight easier
business if it weren't for the women.
They are up to all sorts Of lodges and
to win fare
''What are the favorite methodist" the
conductor was asked.
''Oh, the commonest is the bluff act
If we don't ask for their fares as soon
as they get seated there are lots of
women who will VOW that they have
paid Sometimes they beat us, but
oftenest they pay under protest.
s'Another regulation scheme is
worked in crowded car. Three or
four women, entering together and be-
longing to the same party, will scatter
all over the car. Each one refers to an
other for the fare, and while the per-
picked conductor is chasing from one to
the other, like as not several more will
enter or some one will want to get off,
and then the conductor will be lucky if
bo .7oae,,,t mice hOfh lots
eyes, they're a bad crowd" he con-
tinued, under his breath, as he suspi-
ciously sized up two demure-looking
maidens who were leaving the car.
The Irish standard., 1891-06-13
PROBATE NOTICE.

GTATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Henne.
- pfn.-Probate Court.
Hearing on Petition for letters of administra.
ton.
In the matter of the estate of Smith O'Brien,
deceased.
On reading and fling the petition of John T.
Smith O'Brien has lately died intestate, a
resident and LIN. inhahitant of the County of Hen
chattels and estate within this County, and
praying that administration of his estate be to
said petitioner and Katie E. O. Brien; granted
1t is ordered, That said petition be heard at q
general term Of this Court, TO be held at the
County. on Monday, the 18th day. of June, 1891
at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice OF
such hearing be given to all persons interested
by publishing this order at least once in each
week for three successive weeks prior to said
day of hearing, In The Irish standard, a news
paper printed aud published In said County
Dated at Minneapolis, this 7th day of May
1891
by the Court: j. r. CORRIGAN
Judge Of Probate.
JAS. W, LAWRENCE,
Attorney, Minneapolis. MINI.
The Irish standard., 1891-06-13
IMPOSING MONUMENTS.
Ehe Size of the Stone Doesn't Indicate
the Amount of Grief.

Ehe Size of the Stone Doesn't Indicate
the Amount of Grief.
On a recent visit to one of the great
cemeteries near this city had as COM
panion an old, gray-haired dealer in
tombstones, says a writer. in the New
York Telegram. In what might be
termed the fashionable portion of the
cemetery called his attention to the
impressive character of the massive
monuments of granite, with their
brightly polished sides, on which were
inscribed the names and ages of those
who lay beneath.
"That's right" said the old man,
''The effect upon you is just what was
intended by those who paid for the big
pieces of granite. They were meant to
be impressive; that is, to impress out:
siders with an idea of the wealth and
social standing of those by whom they
were erected: Greatness of their grief,
did you say? Well, 1 guess not. You
see, am in the business and can see
further into a tombstone than most
people. I have to sell those towering
obeisks of dull, gray stone, but don't
believe in them. It is merely another
phase of human pride. That these tall
monuments are not erected out of re-
gard for departed dear ones is evident
from the fact that not one tender
thought or word of loving remembrance
is carved on the broad surfaces of those
great masses of stone.
'sFor my part, said the veteran, Il
prefer the old time tombstone of forty
or fifty years ago-a slab of marble up
right at the head of the grave, on which,
besides the name and age of the dead
one, is carved a short summary of his
other good qualities while in life, with
a line or two of affectionate remem-
brance from those by whom the stone
has been erected. It is the fashion
nowadays to make fun of the quaint
verses found upon the old tombstones,
but to my mind the love which prompt
ed those queerly constructed but ex-
pressive lines should shield them from
riClicn1a -
The Irish standard., 1891-06-13
THE SMALLEST MAN.
Pen Sketch Of Bebe, Who Lived In His
Mothers Shoe.

! A Pen Sketch Of Bebe, Who Lived In His
Mothers Shoe.
| Bebe is supposed to have been the
smallest man who ever lived, says the
Philadelphia Record. He was borne by
a peasant woman in Lorraine, just one
hundred and fifty years ago, and was
called Bebe because the first few years
of his life he could articulate only "b-b. :
The day of his birth Bebe was smaller
than his mothers hand.
Ten DAYS afterward he was taken to
i the village church to be baptized, in his
mothers wooden shoe, because he was
too tiny to be carried safely in her
arms. During the next six months the
same wooden shoe served as Bebe's
crib.
When Bebe was about seven years
old King Stanislaus Lesczinslzi OF Po-
land made him 'scourt dwarf At the
time of his introduction to court life
Bebe was Just twenty inches tall, and
weighed eight pounds. He never grew
larger.
Bebe had sweet little voice, a good
ear for music and nimble legs. He
could dance and sing with the best of
the kings courtiers. He was very use
full as a table ornament at all the king s
great banquets. His most famous ap-
pearance in this rather curious role
took place at a dinner which Stanislaus
gave to the ambassador of a great
power. In the middle of the table was
an immense sugar castle.
Shortly before the guests rose to leave
the door of the castle opened and a
knight in full armor stepped out with a
drawn sword in his right hand. All the
wonderful automaton which the king
had obtained from the skilled mechanics
across the Rhine. He wasn't, however.
| He was none other than little Bebe. he
walked around the table, shook his
sword in the face of every guest,
saluted the king, and then turned back
| to the castle entrance, where he as.
sumed the position of sentry.
| At signal from the king everyone
at the table began to lombard him with
small sugar balls. Bebe hurried at once
into the castle, locked the door, mounted
the tower, md pretended to return the
fire by setting off a lot of perfumed ex-
plosives
In Paris lady of the French court
had been holding him in her lap be-
tween the courses of q court dinner.
Suddenly she rose to leave the room.
Her first step was accompanied by a
shrin cry from the folds of her gown;
"Your majesty, your majesty, this lady
has stuck me in her pocket and is run.
ming away with me-
The voice was Bebe's. He was i'm
! naediate1y dragged from the court lady's
| pocket and placed under the guard OF
two pages, who were instructed by
| King Stanislaus to watch him day and
! night.
To drive away melancholy Bebe was
married to Theresa Souvray, O. dwarf
of about his own age and slightly
! greater stature. That was the last drop
in Bebe's cup. Two weeks after his
marriage he lost his mind. He ceased
to talk entirely, ate little, and spent
most of his time in his crib.
His honeymoon was barely up when
he died at the age of twenty-one. His
wife, Theresa, survived him forty-twc
The Irish standard., 1891-06-13
French Foreaters.

France has in her army a unique
body of troops for the protection of her
railways in war. Most of them are
men living near the eastern boundary
among them seven Thousand foresters
and customs officials able to get il the
field at q few hours notice. Recently
this this railway contingent was modified,
&c that it's efficiency might be tested.
The mobilization was not very success.
~. Halt the men could get no over;
coats because there were none tos
them.
The Irish standard., 1891-06-13
Sherih's Sale of Real Estate Under Judg-
ment of Foreclosure.

ment of Foreclosure.
CTATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Henne-
y pin. fss District Court, Fourth Judicial
District.
The Hennepin County Catholic Building and
Loan Association, Plaintiff, vs. John Willard
Glenn. Mitchell w. Glenn and Eugene Glenn,
defendants.
Notice is hereby given that under and by virtue
of q Judgment and Decree entered in the above
entitled action on the End oav Of May, 1891, q
certified transcript of which has been delivered
to me, I. the undersigned, Sheriff Of said Henne-
pin County. will cell, at public auction, to the
highest bidder for cssh. on Saturday the 10th
day Of June, 1891. at 10 O'clock IN the forenoon,
at the front door of the Court House In the City
Of MINNEAPOLIS IN said County, in one parcel;
the premises and real estate described in said
Judgment and Decree, to-wit. All that tract OF
parcel of land lying and being IN the County o.
Hennepin and State of Minnesota, described as
follows. to-wn: Lot twelve I'D block two G2)
John B. Jackson's addition to Minneapolis ac-
cording to the plat thereof Of record in the
Registry Of Deeds Of said County.
Dated May 2rd, 1891. .&5 RI; =SS
PETER r. SWENSEN.
Sheriff OF Hennepin County.
- R. CoRRIGAN. If. B Is ~ s=a
Plaintiffs Attorney. 81 N.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-05-09
H. F. BLOGG, to George ID. Lamb,
 699 Chapel Street.

PARLOR FURNITURE. BEDROOM SETS.
 OII.CLOTHS. CARPETS, BABY CARRIAGES, (every one warranted.)
 WATCHES and GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING
Morning journal and courier., 1891-05-09
FOR SALE.

ff3 House of nine rooms, with commodi- @;;. ous barn room, at terminus of horse rail -&ssN road GEORGE BRADLEY,
 my4 1t SIT Center Street, Fair Haven.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-05-09
IN FINANCIAL CIRCLES.

A Bear Raid on Paris Financiers-
 An Opportunity Seized to Improve
 Prices on tho London Exchange.
 LONDON. May S.-The known difficulties
 of several Paris financiers, who are heavily
 loaded with Russian and Portuguese stocks,
 have induced bear raid on these and
 other speculative kinds of stocks The
 selling, which had been lively since Mon
 day paused to-day. The bourres being
 closed on hursday-Ascension day-the
 mob of the London exchange seized the opportunity to improve prices and de- cided improvement set in. To assist the operation of these fnanciers, rumors were circulated involving the credit of number of prominent firms. Thus it was that the firm of Aessrs. Ephrussi, who have for long time been deeply interested in Portuguese stocks, were mentioned as being among the firms said to be in shaky condition.
 It was stated that member of the firm had fled or had committed suicide. The Ephrussi family are allied by marriage with the Rothschilds, but are in no way linked in business with them. The Aessrs. Ephrussi headed syndicate in March, 1890, taking the Portuguese loan of two million pounds in which the Credit Lyonaise, Compton d'Escompte, Sterne Brothers, Credit Iudustriel and Societe Generale were concerned. The loan failed and the house again joined syndicate in taking the new Portuguese loan, which is now subjected to severe bear attack. Yes terday blocks of Portuguese, Russian, Italian and Spanish securieties were thrown on the London exchange, completely knocking the feet from under the holders of these stocks. Inquiries were hastily tele- graphed to Paris, but the senders of the messages got no explanation of this turn in the market and everything closed dark. The game of reaction was resumed to-day when other firms were bruited as about to collapse and the reports caused panic on the Paris bourse for some hours. A large number of orders from scared prov incial holders assisted the rapid down ward movement which extended to the London, Berlin and Frankfort ex- changes. Towards the close the fall was arrested by extension bear re- purchases and it was announced that firms, whose position had been deemed shaky, had obtained assistance. When business closed confidence was fast re- placing the panicky feeling. The London stock exchange brokers had merry time, the shake-up infusing new life into their dealings and bringing in volumes of orders. In Paris prices closed much above the lowest rates of the day, though the market is still unsettled. Rentes, which were as low as 92.90 recovered to 93.S0. Since Wednesday Porsuguese securities have fallen 2s per cent. and Russian and Spanish have fallen $ per cent
Morning journal and courier., 1891-05-09
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH. From All Quarters. THE PRESIDENTS TRIP. Harrison Returning on His
 Journey East. SERIOUS FIRE IN AN ONTARIO TOWN. Railroad Accidents in the
 North and South. 4 PHILADELPHIA BANK CLOSED. Handsome Request to Yale
 College.
4 PHILADELPHIA BANK CLOSED.
CROSSING THE CONTINENT.

The Presidential Party Headed for
 Washington City-The Arrival in
 Idaho-Recept1on at Boise City
 Procession of Military.
 BOISE C1rY, Idaho, May S.-The presi- dent and party entered the state about 2 o'clock this morning and arrived at Boise City at o'clock. Three hours were passed very pleasantly in that city. The streets were gay with bunting. The visitors were received at the station by Governor Wiley, Mayor Pinney and others. A procession of United States cavalry, state troops and Grand Army posts with the local fire de- partment escorted them to gaily decora- ted stand opposite the main entrance of the capitol where Governor Wiley and Mayor Pinney made addressess of welcome. Responses were made by the president, Postmaster General Wanamaker and Secre- tary Rusk, after which the president, assist ed by the public school children, planted live oak tree at prominent point in the capitol grounds The entire party then entered the capitol and the chief executive held public reception, during which he shook hands with nearly 1,500 people. While these ceremonies were in progress Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Mckee, Mrs. Dim mick and Mrs. Russell Harrison were hold ing ladies' reception in the parlors of the Sherman house, which were beautifully decorated with flowers and flags for the oc- casion.
 PoBATELLo, Idaho, May 8.-The presi dent and party arrived at Pocatello at 7 o'clock to- night having had rather un- eventful trip from Boise City across the country of lava beds. They were also met by a committee from Salt Lake City, in cluding Major Scott, Chief Justice Zane, Associate Justices Miner and Anderson and leading citizens who accompanied them to Salt Lake City.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-05-09

WANTED, A METAL pattern maker. J. N. CRoFUT. A myS 2tf 7i Court street.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-05-09
THE ITATA,S ESCAPE,
United States Marshal Cards Story
 Ofthe Affair.

United States NIarshal Cards Story
 ofthe Affair.
 SAN FRANCISCO, May S.-The Chronicles San Diego special says: Pilot Hill, who took the steamer Itata out of the harbor has not yet returned. There is much speculation in this city as to what will be done with Pilots Hill and Keith by the government, as the authorities claim to be able to make out case of conspiracy against them. U. s. Marshal Gard is waiting for further instructions in regard to efforts to recapture the Itata. Speaking of the Itata's escape to-day Marshal Gard said: did my entire duty and in seizing the vessel acted strictly according to my or ders. I had no authority to inspect the cargo, and in seizing the vessel acted strictly according to my order. had no authority to inspect the cargo of the ship. If the custom house officials had done their duty the contraband goods have been found on board and instructions would then have come to put troops on the Itata and a revenue or war vessel ordered here. I depended on the custom house to do it's part; instead of that its officers sneaked out to sea in tug trying to thwart my plans for the capture of the Robert and Minnie. The story that I spent my time drinking wine with the captain of the Itata is another falsehood. made but one visit to the vessel and then had no more than 8 glass of sherry"
Morning journal and courier., 1891-05-09
Two Clever Women Tvyarted.


 The other day two women entered one of those dry goods store restaurants which have recently sprung into being, and seat ing themselves at table asked the wait ress to bring the bill of fare. One imme- diately hastened to say that she didn't care for anything. The other wanted cup of tea. As soon as it was brought she tasted it and exclaimed:
 'Dear me, this is altogether too strong Bring me a cup of hot water, please"
 The waitress brought the water and then went away. As soon as her back was turned the woman, smiling to her friend, began to manipulate the cup of tea and the cup of water. First she put a little water in the tea, and then little tea into the water, until finally the two were even ly divided, and lol instead of one there were two cups of tea. Of course her friend, who did not want anything the moment be- fore, was now ready to take some tea, and | two cups of tea were secured for the price of one At least that was what the women thought until they came to pay the check, when they found upon the bill of fare this item:
 "One cup of hot water, six cents" | As the tea was only eight they really | saved two cents.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-05-09
A BIG METEOR.
How Its Explosion Was Taken for an Earthquake and Impeded the Movement of a Train.

How Its Explosion Was Taken for
 an Earthquake and Impeded the
 Movement of Train.
 VICTORIA, Tex, May 9.-A large meteor passed over this locality last evening, causing considerable consternation. It came from the northeast, and was seen or heard all along the line of the railway from Rosenberg to Coliad, distance of about 150 miles. About the time it reached this vicinity it exploded with tremendous report. AS the sky was perfectly cloud less people imagined that it was boiler explosion; it was also attributed to an earthquake.
 The brakeman on freight train near Ira, small station twelve miles west of here, saw the meteor plainly and saw it burst. He says one of the fragments, which appeared to be about as large as his | head, struck the earth not more than 100 yards from the railway tracks. The con-
 cussion of the explosion was so great that
 it momentarily checked the progress of the
 train, this fact being noted by all on the
 train. The conductor thought the en- l gineer had suddenly applied air-brakes, and ran to the door to see what the matter l WAS
Morning journal and courier., 1891-05-09
Yale Sophomores and F
 ~>Fn nt..-ao

Yale SOphomores and Freshmen
 Again Disagree.
 There was little fermentation on the campus last night between the sophomores and freshmen, owing to the election of the fence orators, who are Frederick W. Yates for the sophomores and Edward B. Reed for the freshmen. About 2 o'clock the sophomores assembled in front of Durfee and after completely covering all the fresh man part of the fence and most of their own part, commenced finging disdainful taunts against the class of '94. The latter at first did not take any notice of it, so '93 forthwith paraded about the campus sing ing "Omega Lambda Chi, 'eWake, Fresh men, Wake" and other songs. This elicit ed a responsive procession on the part of '94, and when the sophomores once more settled down on their c94's) fence, they marched over and defantly took the Chapel street fence. On being informed of this, however, by the juniors, the sophomores only replied, "Let them stay there; they will pinch ten marks; and as they then continued to sing songs as before, the freshmen wearied of their solitude at the other end of the campus and dispersed. There was at one time danger of a melee, such as occurred about two weeks ago.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-05-09

Board of CounciImen. FTNo the Sheriff of the City of New Haven 1 greeting:
 You are hereby required to warn the Board of Councimen of said city to meet at the chamber of the board in said city on Monday. the llth day of May, 1891, at o'clock D m.
 Given under my hand this 4th day of May, 1891. JOSEPH B. SARGENT. Mayor The foregoing is n true copy of the original war rant. Attest: JAMES F. BRANSAGAN. my91t City Sheriff. District of New Haven. ss. Probate Court,
 May Eth. 1891. ENSTATEof EVELYN P. GO0DSELL. late of ID New Haven. in said district, deceased The Court of Probate for the district of New Haven hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested within said time will be de- barred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate pay ment to EDGAR T. THOMSON, mye 2d1wt Ex-cutor
Morning journal and courier., 1891-05-09
STATE CORRRsPONDKNCR.

North Haven.
 May S.-"An Evening in tho Orient" is the subject of an entertainment to be given at the Congregational church by Paul s. Iskiyan of Turkey on Sunday evening, May 10. The entertainment will consist of an exhibition of characters, customs and curiosities peculiar to Bible lands in modern and spiritual times, and will be exceedingly interesting and instructive. A partial list of exhibits is-
 l. High priest in costume and golden candle. stick.
 9 Coat of mail over 9co years old.
 8. Shepherd costume, showing the shepherd boy of David's time.
 1. Arab chief, or armed robber between Jerusa- lem and Jericho, etc.
 B. The rich man at the table, showing how poor Lazarus was fed by crumbs.
 6. Women grinding at the mill.
 2. School boy at the feetof teacher, illustrating the manner of St. Paul's learning at the feet of Gamaliel
 = g. Begging Dervish, singing hymn as he walks through the streets.
 g. Scrip sling, pipes, girdle, ink-horn, pistols, swords, seats, vegetables, coins, etc, of the scriptures. To commence at 7:30.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-05-09

FOR SALE,
 xh5:A Central property paying 6 per cent. net; MH;;; one block from Chapel street; five min .4AsA utes' walk from City Hall. Price low for quick sale. NORTH'S AGENCY, my6 If 70 Church street,
Morning journal and courier., 1891-05-09
THE FIRST TUG-OF-wAR.

The Yale and Harvard Freshmen to
 Contend This Afternoon for the
 Supremacy on tho Diamond - The
 Annual Regatta - Cricketers' Ban-
 quet.
 The first HarvardYale freshmen ball game of the season will be played this afternoon at Cambridge, and the result will be anxiousiy awaited here by the ex- pectant fence sitters. The Yale players left last night for Cambridge, and with them went considerable confidence in their prowess. Reinforced with several Var sity players and substitutes they surely will put up strong game and may sue ceed in doing what has not been done since 's6, namely, winning from the Harvard freshmen on their own grounds. Con siderable money has been put up on the game.
 The annual spring regatta at Yale will be held on Lake Whitney next Thursday, May IA.
 The cricket club held a banquet at Heublein's last evening.