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Evening journal., 1892-11-19
Ordering his own Tombstone.

A countryman called ON n sculptor in
Tilsit and ordered n tombstone in the
shape of q cross, and gave full instruc-
tions,as te the lettering and the date of
the decease and promised to fetch it
away himself. He failed, however, to
turn up at the day appointed, and the
sculptor wrote to remind him Of his
promise. The other day the man turned
up at last, but said that he wanted the
date erased. On being asked his reason
for the strange request the countryman
answered that q gypsy woman had told
him that he would die on the day which
he had ordered to be inscribed on the
cross; the prophecy had not, however,
come true, and he now wanted to take
away the monument, but without the
date.-Deutsche Warte.
Evening journal., 1892-11-19
Cola water 1niures Ilants.

Guard against the application Of cold
or hard water to the roots Of plants, and
especially in the winter months, when
there has been a heavy fall Of snow, hail
or cold rains. The water in the tanks
then becomes very much too cold. This
may not be noticed in the ordinary
course Of things, and the plants are sure
to suffer check ut the roots that. in the
case Of camellias, for instance, would
be quite sufficient TO cause bud dropping.
l am always very careful that the water
in our tanks is few degrees warmer
than the house in which the plants are
growing. This is.very important in sue
cessful plant culture.
We eare apt to say sometimes on be-
holding a sickly plant-one mildewed or
with rust on the foliage-that it must
have been subjected to q draft or cur
rent Of cold air, whereas the probable
cause was the use Of cold water, which
paralyzed the roots. Proof of this may
easily be seen by giving one or two ap-
plications Of cold water to winter eu-
cumbers OF kidney beans when setting
their pods. Exchange.
Evening journal., 1892-11-19
Jaunnesc Dcntistrv.

"rhe japanese use no instrument for
extracting teeth, but lift them out with
the thumb and forehnger," said Henry
Baker to a guest of the Southern, who
was wearing his jaw ip sling as the re-
suit of a pair of forceps slipping and
getting more than they were sent for.
"While jolly Dick Hubbard was min
ister to Japan visited that country and
spent pleasant week with him. One
day was troubled with the toothache,
and Mr.. Hubbard took me to a dentist
and explained to tho saddle colored
operator that wanted the grinder ex-
tracted. l was placed in a bamboo chair
and tilted slightly back. The dentist
examined my teeth, talking volubly
meanwhile to Uncle Sans representa-
tive Suddenly hfs thumb and forehnger
closed ON the troublesome tooth, and
before had the faintest idea of what
was going to happen he lifted it out and
held it up before me, smiling at the
same time that vacant smile peculiar
to the children Of the orient. You were
waiting for the forceps were your said
Minister Hubbard, with a laugh. They
don't use EN- here. st. Louis Globe
Democrat.
Evening journal., 1892-11-19
a nnldn.h Ilass snnrl.

Iwas much interested one day ia the
actions Of a goldfish in an aquarium.
The FISH was resting quietly within a
few inches of tine surface, when it Sud
denly elected fish scale from its
mouth.
As the scale was slowly sinking, the
fish suddenly darted downward, drew
the scale into its mouth and rose toward
the surface, where it remained motion
less for several moments. The whole
performance was repeated several times.
Whatever may have been the exact
motive which prompted these actions ON
the part Of the fish. we may fairly con
clude that the object was recreation
Youths Companion.
Evening journal., 1892-11-19
Al openlng for Inronlnrs.

An engineer has Written to one of tho
dailies to advocate the disoxygenation
of glass. He argues that since steel is
made by disoxygenating molten cast
iron by blowing air through it. by pro-
cess reversely analogous glass cap ho
softened into toughness and feasibility.
He maintains that glass, which is not
only much cheaper than iron. but much
denser and tougher, can be put to any
of the uses of iron excepting. electrical
conduction. while for drain pipes and
water pipes it would be unequaled
The champion of disoxyg glass
maintains That 10 could be used instead
of tin and copper, aud would replace
iron fer rigging and fencing, ETC., as it
possesses almost three times the tensile
strength of the best wrought iron; fur
thermUe, he regards it as not improba-
ble that vessels built of glass beams and
plates will eventually replace our pres
ept steel ships, as they would be strong
er, cheaper and one-half lighter.-Pitts-
burg Dispatch.
Evening journal., 1892-11-19
AmerIean Inventlon. ln snaIn.

An American traveller in Spain says
that Yankee notions and the ingenious
little inventions sold hy our street ped
oilers are appreciated there. While walk
ing in Malaga he saw women shying
across the street to get away from some
thing. Making haste 10 ascertain the
cause. he saw o man with q string tied
60 Tiny mouse, which sought in vain TO
get away from its tounentor as it glided
over the walk He repeatedly ierked il
back. however, and the tourist was
shocked until he heard the man calling
out, "Raton nechanieo Americana
american mechanical mouse).-New
York Sun.
Evening journal., 1892-11-19
a slrnnre reaslIng custom.

There was a strange custom in the Isle
Of Lewis, when the people used to gather
to the church Of ST. Mulvay at night.
each family bringing provisions, and
each family furnishing a peck of malt,
which was brewed into ale. One who was
chosen for the purpose waded into the
sea up tohis middle and poured ont cup
Of ale, calling on a sea god called Shony
to favor the people through the comm
year. The people, after seeing the cere-
mony performed, retulned to the echurch,
and then went 10 The fields TO spend the
rest Of the night ia revelry. New Yorh
Tribune.
Evening journal., 1892-11-19
eALLAp oF III JssreR.

When boards were brown that now are frore.
Above the salt / used To st,
Now. at LIES feast. am no moro
Than yon poor dog that turhs the spit.
] could 90 mad 10 think of 10;
Although forever in mine ears
Rings an obi rhyme that once was writ,
twill matter naught in fifty years"
When nagons with Rhine wine ran o'cr.
And tongues wagged fast, and lamps were lit
"set the table Ia a roar
With many a Shaft of wanton wit;
The kinx would cry IN boist'rous it.
While walls and roof tree rang with cheers,
Good cousin, never heed the hit,
twill matter naught in fifty years"
loved a maid in days Of yore.
And thought to win the saucy chit,
Despite the motley suit" I wore:
(Alack, how far my fancies hitD
Tho damsel cared for me no whit,
And got naught but japes and ieers
Th& chafed me like iennet's bit,
Twill matter nought in fifty years.
Head weary am ] and heartsore;
meet cold welcomes, and submit
Like him that hath not paid his score,
The tapster viii no more admit
kife's ravelcd threads the fates unknit,
And soon, with fardcls and with tears,
And cap and bells ! shall be quit;
Twill matter nought in fifty years.
Friends, though the grave gape- like pitt
Ana mirth takes wing when grief appears,
Bear brayely what the heavens permit;
Twill matter much IN fifty years.
y. Reddearn Williamson IN Temple Bar.
Evening journal., 1892-11-19
rnto Of a nress CRITIC.

Friar Coneete was accustomed at the
close of his sermons to take staff and
go through his congregation battering
to pieces any headdress that came under
his displeasure. Conecte's crusade was
continued in every country in Europe
till, reaching Rome, he attacked the
clothes and morals of the cardinals, was
accused of heresy and burned at the
stake. st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Evening journal., 1892-11-19
A PRACTICAL nlnstrntlon.

Uncle Silas was the best posted man
on general topics In the village, and n
hunter Of renown as well. He also had
a virago for o wife. Dear, dear, what a
temper that woman hadl She was the
only thing on earth OF which Uncle
Silas was afraid.
One day a class Of school children
called on the old man. They were sent
by their Teacher to get some faets in
natural history.
"We've come," said the spokesman Of
the class, ''to ask You SOME questions,
Uncle Slas, about the habits and Gus
toms Of the wildcat"
Uncle Silas had been very glad TO see
them, as the broad smile on his face
testified. But now he looked very much
alarmed.
"H-u-s-hl' he said, with a cautious
gesture; "who ON arth sent ye here on
such a. errandy"
"Miss Knowles, our teacher" said the
class in concert.
"Waal, she oughter know better. ]
amt never he'd anythin to say about
them thar critters sence-oh, Lordy,
thar she comeslN
And Uncle Silas lit out as a tall wom-
an armed with a broom lit in.
"Think yer smart, do yep she scream
ed. "Wanter know about wildcats,
hey? Got up joke on the ole man, but
III teach ye to joke on fac's. Take that
home for yer pains"
Whack. whacly, went the broom, and
it did not fail in it's aim, as two Of the
boys who were the last TO get out could
easily rove.-Detroit Free Press.
Evening journal., 1892-11-19
Tie Evcs of n Bee.

Every bee has two kinds Of oyes-ila
two large compound ones, looking h "a
hemispheres on either side, and Ile
three simple ones which crown the top
Of the head. Each compound eve )
composed of $500 facets-that is TO say.
an object is reflected $500 times on i.4
surface Every one of these facets is
the base of an inverted hexagonal pra-
mid, whose apex is fitted TO the hoa3
Each pyramid may be termed an eye,
for each has it's own iris and optic ncrve.
How these insects manage this Ina
velous number Of eyes is not yet know
They are immovable, but mobility Is ua-
necessary because of the range of visioa
afforded by the position and the nursbr
of facets. They have no lids, but aie
protected from dust and injury 10y rows
of hairs growing along the limos at the
functions of the facets The simple
eyes are supposed 10 have been given iaa
bee to enable it to see above its head
when intent upon gathering honey From
the cups OF flowers. Probably this ma1
be one reason, but IL is likely there ate
other uses for them not yet ascertainei
-Pearson's Weekly.
Evening journal., 1892-11-19
Tho verotation of aInrs.

The red glow of tie planet Mars has
puzzled everybody but French astron-
omer, who gives it as his opinion that
the vegetation Of that far away world IS
crimson instead of green lie also SAYS
that he hasn't the least doubt but Sat
there are single flowers ondhe war gods
surface which are as large as tie incer-
porated limits Of Paiis.-St. Louis Re
public.
Evening journal., 1892-11-19
~ Tn.lfLh .Inrr,nnn.

An anecdote Of Lord Eldon's is to the
effect that when trying case at York
Mr.. Justice Gould noticed, after two
hours had gone by, there wer
eleven jurors in the box.
"Where is the tweliths' ne asked
"Please gou, my lord" said one Of the
eleven, .'hb is gone home on some busi-
ness but he has left his verdict with
me. London Tit-Bits.
Evening journal., 1892-11-19
mixing q monkey r.efnl.

A cook on board ship taught his mon
key 10 band the wood, and in other ways
to assist him in doing the kitchen work.
African apes. when they 80 in a body 90
plunder gardens and plantations, are
adroit enough TO station sentinel in O
tree, who informs the plupderers Of the
approach OF any person by utterins a
shrek. -Harper's Young People.
Evening journal., 1892-11-19
Teo Considerate.

care Charleton, Hicks q Gormley
Nlaral with their employees
Very. Why. they haI Mgusous
resignation from their employ typewrit-
tenat theiroNn expense and sent tohim.
.s.st TO save ann time, postage ana trou-
Ole. Harper Bazaar.
Evening journal., 1892-11-19

the chairman Of the- conmittee Of an
rangements; Thomae sey IS sec
retary and H. r.. LailSHS, ial tfa6A isFsr y
is the purpose of the rifknownp political
organization TO make it one Of the big
gcst balls of the season .t
Evening journal., 1892-11-19
ITEMS q INTEREST.

"Sly 'ewari." eued lhe statue pf fr-
IA a.ro.s Madison Slna ih lt'Hr nh ,
'Whl On't FOu liNe cap lunt chHIr tH fh.
laeyt nnnt tu ih.nk Size l.feas" ''What
a SPY ns.cH tH Fuuz seward. HU4ccnlr.
III .tA, rnlre4 r gut "-he's hlcu
SO fUHINa uFtr since size Nalia over" Ear
par. n.a
Evening journal., 1892-11-19
November BnsIne... D. cen.ber I-nn

The Tenth Ward Democratic ciib VIII
give D jnbiee iali in Wpccacoe Han on
tbe evening of December e3 Thomas r.
iiailev vii be master OF caremonies
hssidW Hughes will be floor manager
assisted bV John J Mealey. John j
Miller NJ j. Gormon. Alfred Hanna and
jvi'H HeugAsnan. William J. Joyce i.
Evening journal., 1892-11-19
How etitaows Lane

n iNNII NN'I W. A.. conference, saNe;
't.t IHtr Iar ttHr. NscI HuOu rHrsaua
r..H nIt N.iNif Iti- Nuu Nnu il fully
Hlai tH.I INHf a t.lImu lr r..
iin"a ihi ri -.Ne. lI.
Haiier tle lar Boa tW- uiu
"hrva' uiud. ..r W fal-s lst sif ln4
e.1t Nsafa H w's. Chicago Icfa Record.
Wanted ag m lmn mnWoa tfeln-ur-
Ha.ai room '@ G9uWla auHdns
"ltr. foae eiaaaf to set 81 h.l. ~Nr..
Dug c0et trIn $3.50 daN r zoo elected.
st.Hntt loisi 'tttaA.
son want rt-.n dtirs ana sc1lrng
Iunreu In eIl King sutCt.
"lila la0, snc preserve her complexion "a
W. never attempting TO preserve it,
ti Insurance sp. tnrs wautea lor th,
strongest. |.rr.-I nNu He-t cfmnnlt In the
sord tN~N> A. aAhEH ouiefM scent
.rnat 'r fuAa'ug
10 -rue. ' understand thai Sawdon
nitl.4 HUOtc him. "Ah, WHO Is tlt
lfHl,-' 'l don't SNOW be- uu.ur, but ! hear
s.N o.er siA iDet all.N- pittsDurg hron'
cie.
Wanted no buy or loan money uLifeinsur-
ft0t fNa Endowment policies. Anson a,
n'nm 4&. Equitable building.
Evening journal., 1892-11-19
Allegheny. Aueghany and Aiic-nny.


Il is Allegheny" in Penney sauia,
"Alleghany" in Virginia and "Aliegany'
in New York Recently the postul.ce
department, being In doubt as TO how
the name should be spelled in Maryland,
wrote to the Historical society Of that
state in regard TO the matter In their
reply the officers Of that institution
recommended the use of the word in
this form, "Allegany." which makes II
correspond with the New York render
ing, that being .the wayit is spelled ia
the statute creating Allegany county,
Md.--St. Louis Republic.
Evening journal., 1892-11-19

There is a sign on the entrance to n
London cemetery which reads, mo ad-
mittance except on business"
Evening journal., 1892-11-19

Harry r. Thomas q O..
Repair watches and iewelry. 5og Market 81
Evening journal., 1892-11-19

Wanted no buy or loan money Oulifeinsur-
fH0e fNi Endowment policies. Arson A.
nom 22. Equitable building.
Evening journal., 1892-11-19

"li1H lH0, slc preserve her complexion "a
wet never attempting TO preserve it,
--Ncr lork re. q.
Evening journal., 1892-11-19

lI sor want rt.t.n.s dsint ana scnarins
anl 800 e0 King sjHDt.
Evening journal., 1892-11-19

AaiInr iie lair n tNi- sulU
"neFn' imud. -.r i fal-f lie -lr DHi
..nt .at N's. thica.n atNa Record.
Evening journal., 1892-11-19

Vented Nt lur uI lHn1 wnnarnn ff-ln.nr-
tn..Nln NIeiUs AusHl a
Haaal. room a@ Npu.Oa auisding.
Evening journal., 1892-11-19

lIr 'rae HNaf to .et a h.i --Nr..
.uf ., cost nrlrN a. lHN f4 e.l elected.
.t.Hnft Dnh-. .tIt.Hl.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-03-23
WINTER WHEAT.
Outlook For Crop in Several
States.

Outlook For Crop in Several
States.
CHICAGO, March 22-This weeks
Farmers Review will say regarding the
condition of winter wheat: 1t was
feared that the winter wheat
had been greatly injured by the
recent heavy freezes. Reports from
alternate counties of the states covered
show that while there was some injury
it has not been SO widespread as was
feared. In Illinois three-tifths Of the
correspondents say that the outlook is
still fair to good. The others report the
condition as bad. In Indiana 70 per
cent of the correspondents re-
port the condition as fair and
good, and the others report poor.
In Michigan two-thirds of the CORE
spondents report the condition as fair
and good, the others poor. In Iowa
very few correspondents report any
wheat. Of those reporting two-thirds
give the prospects from fair to good. In
Wisconsin the outlook is decidedly bad.
Not more than one-third of the CORE
sDondents report the condition as either
good or fair. The others give gloomy
report of the condition of the crop.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-03-23
ST OUX FALLS STYLE.

A Typical Divorce Case OF Bona
Eide Residents.
Sioux FALLS, S. D., March &C. D.
Scott, OF the firm of Scott & Thompson,
wholesalers of farm machinery, has be-
gun an action for divorce from his wife,
Jennie E. Scott. Mrs. Scott left
in December for Chicago to COM
plete her education for eloeution. Scott
asserts that his wife has treated him
cruelty, has called him harsh names.
and otherwise has grieYOusly annoyed
him. Mrs. Scott denies these allega-
lions. and charges her husband with
being an habitual drunkard, and Spe-
cially charges him with un-
faithfulness, naming the two CO.
respondents, one of whom was formerly
a prominent figure i'll society. Mrs.
Scott alleges that her husband induced
her to leave for Chicago III order to
begin action for divorce. She asks for
the custody Of the child, 5000 month
alimony, and divorce, with division of
the property. Scott has been TO Chicago
to induce his wife to withdraw the
charges, but she refuses.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-03-23

yet. 1t is to be of English ware. Each
piece has magenta border, broken TO
admit the monogram to two Cs, one tall,
and one short.
OF pictures there is no lack in the
rooms. Etchings, photographers, en-
cravings, with here and there charm
ing color bit in the shape of pastel or
water color. are hung wherever the light
is good. There is sorrowful and beau
tiful Ophelia in the library, one
of the best pictures the club has and
an interesting football scrlmmage in the
billiard room, so catholic is the artistic
taste of the organization. Yesterday,
in addition to the pictures, the rooms
were lavishly dressed with flowers.
Palms were everywhere. They stood
between windows, in corners, on the
hearths, and waved from tall jardin-
nieres. Roses-La France, Catherine
Mermet and Marechal Niel-sent forth
their soft fragrance from bowls and
vases on the tables and the piano.
Every mantel was banked with flowers
and greenery. Above the mass of
roses, great white lilies, ferns and myr-
ties OH one of the two mantels in the
reception room hung the monogram of
the Commercial club in white and red
carnations. There were palms and
flowers in plenty in the cafe, and there.
all the afternoon long, the crowd of
walters hurried hither and thither,
serving the cakes, sand wicheS, coffee
freshments.
The reception committee, each man
with Jacqueminot rose and a carna-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-03-23

golden brown. The chairs are of a
dark green leather. with here and there
a wicker work chair. The tables are of
antique oak, and on them lie all the cur
rent periodicals, from Fliegende Blaetter
to the Forum. The library and recep-
ton room are separated by an antique
oak and Moorish fretwork partition.
The wide door arch is hung with a
chenille drapery of brown that is al
most shrimp pink. The reception room
repeats the coloring of the library. Its
chairs are invitingly large and soft,
high leather cushioned backs and broad
arms. There are two large tete-a-tete
chairs in the middle of the room. The
upright piano has a rich-looking draped
cover of old blue plush. Soft warm
browns and terra cottas are repeated
in the billiard room, where three hand
some billiard tables and one pool
table invite the scientific players to try
their brand new cushions. The billiard
room windows are not draped as are the
windows in the library and reception
room, but the light they admit Is soft
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-03-23
VIOLENCE is USED,
And Manitoba Troops May Yet Be
Called Out.

Special to the Globe.
WINNIPEG, Man., March 22.-The
strike on the Eastern division of the
Canadian Pacific railroad has compli
Gated matters somewhat, but the COM
pany is still confident it can replace the
strikers. SO far as the Western division
is concerned, the strikers are beaten.
Passenger trains have never stopped
running, and now dead freight is be-
ginning to move, trains being manned
by competent men brought from the
East. The Pacific division does not
count, as there is only handful of men
on that part of the road. Reports
from the Eastern division tonight
state that the strikers have mobbed
scab crews on both passenger and
freight trains and weapons have been
used. 1t is also reported that a scab
conductor has been shot at Fort Will
lam, but this is not confirmed. Tonight
all is quiet Oh the western division, the
presence of mounted police at the
principal points keeping the strikers in
check. There are lot of reckless men
at Rat Portage who seem inclined 10
create trouble, and if they use any
further violence the military will be
sent from here to give the Workmen
and company protection. Orders were
received from the general OF the forces
to send military if necessary.
The conductors, train hands and
sWitchmen OH the eastern division of
the Canadian Pacific railroad went out
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-03-23
The Commercial Club Gives
It's Auspieious House.
+ warming.
Event Of Enduring Import
anee in the City's Com
mepeial History.
Hundreds of Ladies Honor the
Reception Yesterday Aft
ePnoOn.
A Great Outpouring Of the
Members at the Evening
Festivities.

The services to st. Paul of the Com
mercial club might be aptly illustrated
by brief recurrence to the classics.
When the cbasm appeared in the Roman
forum, which the oracle said could be
closed only by what was dearest to
Rome, gold and treasures were poured
in in vain. Finally, Curtius, young
patrician, exclaimed: What is dearer
to Rome than the manhood of Romeo"
and leaped into the yawning chasm. 1t
Immediately closed.
Less than year ago. when the dark
chasm appeared in st. PauPs prospects
of nrosneritY. the Young business man
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-03-23

on strike at midnight. No trains will
leave here tonight. The men are quiet
and orderly.
OTTAWA, Ont, March 22.-At mid
night the Canadian Pacific conductors,
brakemen and switchmen Oh the Car
tier, Chaplain and North Bay divisions
went on strike. Tomorrow the men
OH the eastern division will strike,
paralyzlng the entire system from the
Atlantic to the Pacific, involving 10000
miles of road. This afternoon several
hundred men were sworn i'll here as
special constables to go to various parts
OF the line to protect the company'S
property and employees.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-03-23
RUN OF THE MARKETS.

Short sellers had chance to their own
liking most of the day at Chicago yesterday
and discouraged longs sold freely also. To-
ward the close, however, the bulls were
favored bit, and at the finish May wheat
was only 4c lower than Monday at S3aSc,
March S2lEc, July sac. Corn finished at 37sSc
March, 3S9sc May, 3Sc June Last figures on
OATS March 27lSc, May csc. Pork closed at
50 Gle March, $40. 1912 May.
While the trading at New York was still
largely professional, more life was noticeable
than usual of late and material advances
were scored in several stocks, the market
closing quiet and firm at about best prices Of
the day.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-03-23
A BEwITCHED HOUSE.
(oung Lady Cured by a Female
Witch nnnton

Young Lady Cured by a Female
Witch Doctor.
SOUTH BEND, Ind, March 22.-Mattie
Kurtz, living between this city and
Mishawaka, young lady nineteen
years of age. has for some time been af-
tiicted with strange disease, which
physicians. Lately it has come to light
that the young lady was bewitched, and
that former resident of the house was
in the same condition at one time. The
young lady's mother is authority for the
statement, and said that her daughter
received no benefit from medical treat
ment until a witch doctor, or person
possessed of power to drive out the evil
one, was called in, when she was fully
tOrpd