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St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Rapue Of East
Robie street, Sunday celebrated the twentieth
anniversary of their wedding. surrounded by
friends.
DR.. George Senkler has returned home
from the University of Pennsylvania to
spend the Christmas holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Lynch are spending the
holidays at Mason City. They will return
the latter part Of the week.
Miss E. F. Thompson, of the humboldt
school, is spending the holidays at river
Falls. Wis.
special Christmas services were held in the
Westminster church sunday morning and
evening.
j. H. Rogers Jr., district passenger agent of
the Northern Pacific at Philadelphia, is in
town.
Mrs V. A. Sage of East Winifred street,
is confined to her home through sickness.
Miss Fannie Dearen. of Concord street, has
gone TO st. Cloud TO spend the holidays.
Mr. G. E. Thompson is visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. William Cuff, of this city.
o. @. Mabusth, of Cokato, was a guest at
the Sherman yesterday.
Bert Hanson, of Duluth, spent Christmas
with West side friends
j. A. Fleming, of Dubuque, was at the Mer-
chants yesterday.
W. II. Daniels, of Des Moines. is registered
at the Merchants.
j. D. Mccormick, of Austin, is registered
at the Sherman.
P. G. Swenson, of Hillsboro, n. D., is at
the sherman.
F. A. Bristol. of Fargo is at the Mer-
chants.
Ciarke Chambers, of Owatonna, is in the
city.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27
WORTH CULTIVATING.
Personal Adornment and Ele-
Gance of Toilet.

gance of Toilet.
mute attention to personal adornment
and elegance of toilet is the duty of
every man or woman in civilized So
ciety. 1t is the outward show that en-
ables the world to Judge of us person
ally, says Harper's Bazaar, our charac-
ter, refinement and condition, of the
station in life in which we are thrown.
1t is duty we owe to our family, our
friends, and the world at large. 1t is
the passport to good breeding and the
support of fine manners.
Never eat bonbons Or confectlons of
any kind on the street, or in vehicles or
public places. Munching sweets is con-
sidered by all refine and intelligent
persons as ill-bred and provincial.
Study repose of manner. Swinging of
arms, humming of tunes, frequent con-
tortions of the face. and restlessneSs of
feet and hands are not only very trying
to your family, but they are source of
irritation and aDnOyanceS to others.
Never discuss yourself, your servants,
or domestic affairs. In polite circles
conversation is of nature so general
that continual talking of ones self is
considered ill-bred and vulgar.
Never interrupt conversation at any
time or in any place. A good listener is
great boon to mankind. There is a
of rules which is the result of all these
social observances. A sentence, an in
cidrnt, ap opinion expressed should be
given without interruption.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27
A NONCHALANT BRIDE.
She Was Rather FIippant at the
Dinner Table.


Dinner Table.
Chicago Times.
1t was at the hotel table, and they
looked suspiciously like bridal couple,
but their conversation seemed to dis
prove the theory. He had explained in
rather loud tones that he had SeWed the
loop on his oyercoat with white thread,
and she had told him if he had any i'll
genuity he could nave made it black by
drawing it through the ink bottle. So
that every one could see that they were
"old married people," for bride would
have reproachfully asked him why he
hadn't let her do it.
Then they began to order their din
ner.
"Will you have redhead duck or a
mallard?" he asked.
''l'm sure | don't know" she returned
airily. II don't know the difference
between a redhead duck and blue-eyed
pheasant"
This flippancy disconnected him for a
moment, but he seemed to remember
something and went on:
well, how do some broiled quails
strike you?"
''Broiled or stewed, it's immaterial to
me-" she answered. nonchalantiy.
Then he became cross and delivered
himself of an opinion. a
"See here, Alice, you've got to decide.
l don't want to go and order something
for our first dinner"
And then he suddenly paused as Alice
moaned.
"Oh, hush! knew you'd forget
You've given it away, after all my
attempts to seem so old married! On,
Ralph!"
And the hearers thought again Of the
stupidity OF man, and how it ruthlessly
destroys all that the fnesse OF
woman accomplishes. And they also
wondered again why the victims of
wedding tour should regard themselves
as criminals.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27
DIED LIKE a HERO.
Sad Drowning of British Gen
eral in Scotland.

EDINBURGH, Dec. 26. - A skating
party broke through the ice on Loeb
Anelcan. near Inverness, this after
noon. Several young women aid three
officers of the Cannon Highlanders, who
were in the party, were plunged into
the water. The women were rescued
by their escorts. Gen. Rice. who had
been skating just behind the party,
Jumped in to help a young man who
was trying to swim for soldier with a
young woman held at arms
length. Although an expert swim
mer he seemed to be helpless
from the moment he got into the water.
He sank beneath the surface almost i'm
mediately, and did not rise. He is sup
posed to have been paralyzed by the
cold, icey water. At 6 o'clock his body
had not teen recovered, and it is sup
posed that he was carried under the un
broken ice by the current. Nobody
else was drowned.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27
THAT POOR COMMITTEE.
How Unreasona Some People
Can Re.

HOW UnreaSOn Ole some SeOpie
Can Re.
A writer, who is known, says the
"Book Buyer" went to pass the summer
II town on the Maine SeabOard, and
while there was waited upon by COM
mittee of ladies representing church of
which she is not only not member, but
with the tenets of which she is tn Or0ugh
ly out of sympathy. These good danes
asked her TO write for them play
which should be acted by local talent
for the purpose of raising money to pay
the church debt. She declined to do
this, saying that she came to the place
for rest and that she could not under
take any work beyond tnat which she
was compelled to do by business reasons.
The committee insisted, and at length
the chief speaker blurted out:
"Well, we've promised the society
that you would do this, and l thought
you would be willing to do it to help the
church. If you amt we shall nave to
pay you, for we've sent word over to y
and Il that you would do 1t, and they
are going to make up big parties over
there to come. suppose you would DO
it if you were paid"'
The writer regarded her caller with
little surprise, but thought it best to re-
celve the proposition with perfect cool
ness.
"Oh, certainly" she said, 81 have
about all the work | care to do this sum-
mer. but | will do this to help you out,
although do not see by what authority
you promised for me without consulting
me. | should have TO ask you the same
rates for the work, however, that l
should get for my labor elsewhere"
"IloW much would you charge"' the
chairman of the committee demanded.
evidently not in the least enjoying the
turn which things had taken.
Il think l could undertake it for
$780," the writer answered as coOlly as
if she were mentioning sum of no
possible Importance.
"Three hundred dollars!" cried out
the visitor, aghast. "Why, if we get
half that sum ior the whole affair We
shall be lucky"
Then it would perhaps be BETTER"
was the RESPONSE that you take one of
the numerous plays which are already
written, instead of trying to get one
written for you"
And they did; bnt they talk about
that poor author down in that town, or
rather in that society-for the rest OF
the town laughed in wicked glee at the
discontinue of the cOmmittee-in way
which would lead one ignorant OF the
situation to suppose that she had broken
all the commandments and flung the
fragments in the face Of the godly.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27
f-the edge of the sweataand in my in

the edge of the sweatband in my in
verted hat.
She expressed herself as satisfied,
and she being a child l of course
straigltway forgot the pledge though l
intended TO make her a Liitks present OF
s ,ma kind. The concerts we1F gwen at
Liz 6fl rrrpp.itsr hall, on Broadway, op-
pnaife BOad street. aud ne1s door to the
Cisntl1ll kotGl When it came PATHS
rsr.N to- go upwU the stage she asked for
the c.lrldy- tola her | had none, and
Irrsas9 heT to sing. but she insisted on
ftasaIqg neT confectionery. next prom
rsa:d Id go Out and get some While
she sang, but she declined that ar
Tangemeut. 1t was late in the evening,
and knew not where to find candy at
tnat hour within convenient distance of
the hail, and so, in desperation, ran
into the hotel and asked the cook for
some. The cook had none, but suggested
Offering some little cakes, lady fingers
and others with frosting. These satisfied
the child, and sic went on with her
part. She sang several Swedish songs
and made a very favorable impression.
Every time Nine. Patti visits America
we talk over that experience, and she
always laughs heartily over it,"
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27
CROSSING w AR.
Lively Contest Between Two Nils
souri, Roads.


souri, Roads. .
NEVADA, Mo-, Dec. ga lively
railroad crossing war is in progress
twelve miles west of here, which is
likely to- end seriously. 1t is at this
point where the newly projected Kan
sas City, Nevada & Fort Smith railroad
seeks to cross the Missouri, Kansas Il
Texas. Before daylight $50 men
were at work, running the
line down to the NJ. K Il T. track.
They had just torn up the NJ. K. d !.
track at the crossing point when Road
master Jamison. of the Katy, appeared
on the scene with fifty men. He ran
his engine down, knocking the crossing
to pieces ana dltching the engine. The
Kansas sCity people then fast
ened ropes around the ditched en-
CINE and with their own engine
tried to pull it out over the
emDankment, but the Katy men fast
ened ropes to the other side so that their
engine could not be moved. The Kan
sas people have been reinforced, until
now they have 200 men on the field.
They will make another effort to put in
the crossing tonight. and serious trouble
is bound to ensue, as Roadmaster Jami-
son declares that he will fight them to a
finish.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27
MEXICAN FUN.
Accidents at Bull Fight Arouse
Great Enthusiasm.


Great Enthusiasm.
New ORLEANS, Dec. 26.-The Times
Democrats Querita special says the hol
iday lietas in that city are i'll progress.
and thousands of people from the
city of Mexico, Sacatas, AquaS,
CalientaS and other points in
this part of Mexico in attendance. The
bull fights and cooking mains during
the past two days have been the most
successful and exciting ever wit
messed here. All the great meta
dores, or bull killers, OF Mexico,
including Ponciano Diaz, who has en-
tertained the royalty of Spain by
his bravery and DroWeSS in the
bullrlng yards, displaying their
skill. At the bull fight yes
terday afternoon several serious
accidents occurred. Three banderilos
were terribly gored by the enraged
bulls, fiery horses were killed during
the performance, and the sport
was pronounced great success by
the large audience. Many thousand
dollars have, been wagered OH the match
bull-fghts and cockiuh mains between
the cities of Queretaro aud Zacatecas.
a great many Americans are here wit
Messing the fights.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27
Highest OF all in Leavenin Power-Latest u Govt Report
||}5>lI!! a! ,B;,,;l'sg1! Baki1'g
ABSOLUTELY PURE
never work. They wear hats and poets

never work. They wear hats and boets
and ride in docuts. Some English goes
to church, but only once. They are clever
tennis and ball games and drinks much
brandy and other things One of their
great delights smoking cigars and shoot
ing and raining coming home in it.
English is clever at all tings. My father
says Portuguese is blhck and ugly and
catch fish, but English is white and
pretty and eats fish what is caught.
Father is blackand ugly, but making
nets. English is very fierce. Ii any
body does something they swear dam
English women is few. They ride and
play the music and sing and make faces.
1t is easy no work nor little houses. /
don't know any more English. That is
all [ know"
The small community of Englishmen
in Malacca look upon the circulation of
this composition as very bad joke. but
the reidents elsewhere say that it is so
true that if this Portuguese boy could
only be taught spelling he would prove
a second Rudyard Kipling.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27
SURPRISED THE BANDITS.
One Killed and One Wounded, but
the Others Escaped.


the Others Escaped.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. ga Laredo
special says: "Lieut. West and his COM
pany of United States troops came upon
a baud of bandits encamped near the
A}azan creek, over the Mexican line,
and killed one and wounded another.
Further particulars are that the troops
came upon the camp just at nightfall
Christmas eve. The bandits were
ordered to surrender, but fled in haste,
firing scattering vOlley as they ran for
their horses. So far as known none of
the troops were wounded. After
the fight owing to the darkness the
trail could not be followed Further
details are anXiouSly awaited. Nothing
as yet is known as TO the fate of the
deputy United States marShalS reputed
to have been captured by the revolu-
tiOniStS.
A curious state OF affairs exists at
San Ygnacio. A few days ago Judge
Antonio Navarro, county Judge of
ZaDataX county, residing at CariZZO. re-
ceived a letter from prominent citizen
of San Ygnacio that on several
occasions Mexican soldiers had crossed
to that point in full uniform and armed
to tine teeth, aud compelled several
of their brother soldiers. survivors
of the San Ygnacio fight, to re-
turn to Mexican soil with them.
threatening them with instant death if
they did not return to Mexica. These
soldiers, who were in San Ygucio. were
afraid TO aeturn to Mexico for fear of
being shot as deserters. Sheriff
Haines. of Zaptacx county, seizt d
the letter and sent a copy to Gov. HOgg
and another to the commander at Fort
Mcintosh at this point. AS soon as
Liet. Hedkin heard of the action of the
Mexican troops he Immediately went
o San YgnaciO to Investigate the
matter and to protect those who did not
wish to return to Mexican soil. This
action of the Mexican troops is en-
tirely unwarranted. and is breach
of courtesy and international laws
which may lead to serious interna-
tional complications in the future. Two
troops of the Seventh cavalry from Fort
Riley, Kan, are expected to arrive at
Laredo tomorrow morning, and it will
doubtless take the field at once.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27
IF WE We

There are gems of wondrous brightness
Ofttimes lying at our feet,
And we pass them. walking thoughtlesS
Down the busy, crowded street;
If we knew, our pace would slacken-
We would step more out with care
Lest our careless feet be treading
To the earth some jewel rare.
If we knew what hearts are aching
For the comfort we might bring:
If we knew what souls are yearning
For the sunshine we might fling;
If we knew what feet are weary
Walking pathways roughly LAID;
We would quickly hasten forward.
Stretching forth our hands to aid.
If we knew what friends around us
Feel a want they never tell
That some word that we have spoken
Panied or wounded where it fell;
We would speak in accents tender
To each friend we CHANGED to meet
We would give TO each one freely
Smiles of sympathy so sweet.
-Genesee Richardson, in Exchange.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27

Iarlv those having children in the high
school and this method OF giving the
young people an opportunity TO hear the
best music should be eagerly embraced
by parents.
The Sunday school of the Clinton Av--
enue Methodist church celebrated
Christmas Saturday night. The super,
intendent, w. w. Nichols, entertained
the children with series of Stereopti-
con views of the Holy Land, illustrative
of their lessons the past few months.
Rev. w. S. Cochran preached an appro--
pirate sermon yesterday morning, ana
the Sunday school lessons for the past
quarter were commented on i'll the even
ing by w. w. Nichols with stereoptl'
con views.
Next Sunday Rev. Mr.. Millard, of
Michigan. will assume his duties as the
pastor of the Bethany congregational
church, he having accepted the call OF
that church last week.
Rev. V. A. Sage conducted the Serv-
Ices at the Hebron Baptist church Sun
day. The Sunday school did not cele-
brate Christmas. but will have the OH
servance next Sunday.
The usual rehearsal of the st. Paul
Choral association was omitted last
evening, being postponed until WedneS-
day evening at the Moore block.
The Hebron Baptist Sunday school
will have their holiday exercises on
New Years eve. The annual roll call
will take place the same time.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Clinton
Avenue Methodist Church will furnish
the supper for the Masonic entertain
ment this evening.
Miss Lizzie Surs, of 81 Bellview ave
nue.. left last night for Chicago. to spend
the holidays with her sister, Mrs. f. B.
Ayers.
The children of the Bethany Congre-
gational church Sunday school had
charge of the services Sunday.
The annual meeting of the Plymouth
Congregational society will be held
Wednesday evening.
The marriage of Charles Galloway to
Miss Annie Croite is announced to take
place this week.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27
NaVAJOs GETTING UGLY.
The Rush to the San Juan Gold
Fields Rouses Their Ire.

hC ltu5I ~ tlO N'eaAi u 0~i SSOANA
Fields Rouses Their Ire.
MANCos, Col, Dec. 26.--There is a
possibility of Indian trouble as result
of rush to the San Juan gold field.
Navajo" Frank came into this place
today. He is one of the most in
telligent men in his tribe, and in
the councils of the chiefs. He
says the Indians are becoming
apprenensive of the presence of so
many white men passing over the reser-
vation. They claim the gold on the San
Juan for themselves. and say the white
men must keep off theirland: Capt.
B. N. Wetherell. one of the
oldest settlers in the valley.
and well acquainted with the In
dians and their customs, sees in
the talk of Navajo" Frank more
than appears on the surface. "The
Navajos,;' said the captain, 'have been
restless for some time, and it would
take little to make them break loose in
earnest. This Frank has doubtless been
sent out by his chief to find out all he
can about the intentions OF the white
men,"
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27
NEW IDEAS.
Something GOOD for Church En-
tertainmentS.

CSptalnmenCS.
The season for fairs being at hand, a
few suggestions will be found accept
able
A novel form of entertainment which
does not require elaborate preparations
is clipping party. Ropes are stretched
from end to end of room, each line
having price fixed upon ii. All the
contributions are wrapped so as to con-
ceal their contents and suspended by
strings from the lines at height which
Will bring them within easy reach. The
packages are arranged according to
their value on the 5, 10 or 25 cent line.
The young ladies' who preside over the
entertainment are provided with scis-
sors and the would be purchasers are
allowed to clip any parcel from the row
by paying the required price. The od
dity of the articles contributed, and the
ingenuity used in mysterlously conceal
ing the contents OF the packages will
add greatly to the amusement of the
evening.
A Fruit and Flower Market" is more
elaborate in detail and very pretty in
effect. Each table represents some fruit
or flower. and the articles for sale carry
out that idea. Thus the cherry, orange,
violet or pink table would contain only
articles Of the color chosen. The lem
onade table, of course. represents the
lemon, while the confectionery stand
may be aptly designated by the candy
tuft. A play upon words would allow
the introduction of the lady's slipper,
all the contributions being in that form.
Watch pockets, match boxes, house
wives, needle books and other knic-
knacks can represent that design. The
humble snap-drasOn may introduce a
novelty as substitute for the grab-bag.
Have large wooden hoop suspended
from the ceiling, with parcels tied all
around it. The hoopis made to revolve.
and while it is in motion an attempt is
made to cut off one of the packages. If
each table is trimmed in the color of the
flower or fruit chosen for its emblem,
the result will be a perfect rainbow of
color. If preferable the artificial fruit
or flower may be used instead for dec
grafton.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27
A LITTLE STORY OF PATTI.
Max NEaretzek Tells How She
Made Her Dehut

HIax NEaretzek Tells How She
Made Her Debut.
The manager under whom Nine. Patti
made her first public appearance says
that interesting event took place but a
few months short of forty years ago,
says Fred BenZinger in the Omaha
World. The man in question is Max
Maretzek, whose name is not familiar
one now, but Tor nearly third of cen-
tury lie was one of the best known i'm
preSsarloS in America, and managed
the tours of many of the famous singers
of other days. Twelve years ago he
abandoned hazardous operate ventures
and settled down as private musical
instructor. He continues to enjoy the
friendship OF the diva, and is not ayerSe
to relating the circumstances under
which she made her debut.
''It occurred in the spring of 1855"
he said to me i'll recent interview in
this city, 'the year following the advent
of Jenny Lind in America. At the time
l was conducting the Italian Opera COM
pany in New York, among whose meni-
berS were the father, mother, brother
and sister of Patti. One day they
brought the little girl to me TO try her
voice. They said she was eight years
old, but / remember thinking at the
time that she was ten. From that"
smiltngly, you can figure the madame's
age pretty accurately, but as she doesn't
deny her age ! Cont think she will
mind my telling this.
THE little girl sang by ear, but she
had voice which was notable even at
that early age. Her songs were mostly
popular airs of the day, and several of
the Swedish melodies made familiar by
Jenny Lind. Our company was giving
three operas and one concert each
week, and l asked the future diva if
she wanted to sing in the concert the
"GYes, sir. What will you give me?'
was the answer, showing, as | have
often thought since, that the business
instinct was developed in her earliest
youth.
| II will give you that much candy,
! answered, drawing a finger around
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27
JUSTICE AT LA ST.
An Old Claim Disproved-Wo
Are Inventive.

An Old Claim Women
Are Inventive.
One of the purposes of the woman's
share in the Columbian Fair, and per-
haps not the least imDortant.Sss that
the exhibits shall demonstrate that
women have had through the ages.
greater originality and inventiveness
than they have been accredited with
Among the primitive pupils women
were the originatorS, it is claimed, of
industrial arts, and it was only after
they became lucrative that men
uSurped them. Women devised the
curing and dressing of game, and the
fashioning Of the skins of animals
into garments. Women invented the
needle, the shuttle. the weaving of
textiles. She was the first potter, and
she originated basket making. There
will be shown, as illustration of the in
tiuenee of women during the medieval
times, copy of the old BayeuX tapestry
made by Matilda of Flanders and her
maidens, which is the best and most
authentic history of the conquest or
England by her husband, William the
Conqueror; reproduction of the statues
or Saina Won Steinbach, daughter and
ooSlolouI VI tllC dlGnllOCe vi othuoOu =
cathedral; to her is ascribed the change
from the stiff medieval angles to the
graceful flowing lines that followed;
and of the remarkable book prepared in
the twelfth century by the abbess of
Herrad, which contained a compendium
of all the knowledge Of the day, illus
trated by illuminations. and considered
by many to be the origin of the modern
encyclopedia. There will be records,
too, of the women who were professors
in the early Italian universities, and
many other things of interest illuStra-
tive of woman's early prowess, and
proving that the present uprising in
the ranks is only the natural force of
the stream seeking its level, and not
at all new departure.