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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-05-30
COULD BE TRUSTED.
One Letter That Is Not for Every
One to Read

One Letter That Is Not for Every
One to Read.
There are heroes of the late war. less
we'll known than Grant, Sherman and
Sheridan, whose names are yet worthy
a place in every loyal heart. One of
them, Quartermaster General Mont
gOmery Z. Meigs. died not long ago. Of
him it could be SAID that from the begin
ming of his career as cadet at West
Point. until his simple military funeral,
he had never been reprinanded, and
had never had an action questioned by
his superiors, says the Youths Com
paniOn.
Through his hands during the war
passed an immense amount of govern
nent funds, but every cent was account
ed for, and he left to his children the
priceless legacy of a spotless name.
A correspondent of the Companion
found among her fathers papers, over
which she and her brother were look
ing, letter which was absolutely unde-
cipherable. Indeed. it was question as
TO what language it was written in.
After long and fruitless study they
passed it OIL to various friends, but the
case was hopeless.
Some weeks after, in Washington,
they were talking with Gen. E. ID.
Townsend. classmate and dear friend
of their father, and the question of
handwriting happened to come up. The
general pronounced SpinEer's famous
chirograDhy ''plain as point" beside
that OF Gen. Meigs. especially "when
he was in hurry-then he himself
found it impossible TO read it over
night" \
My brother and l looked at each
other" says our correspondent, and L
ran up to my room and brought down
our mysterious letter. 1t was indeed
the hand of my fathers old friend
Meigs. Gen. Townsend studied it
thoughtfully, right side up, wrong side
up; then he said: "My dear, Meigs
was in one of his worst hurrys when he
wrote this" The letter is among our
treasures, but what it says man will
never know" e.
During the war. paper from Gen.
Meigs passed through the hands of Gen.
Sherman, and is today preserved wltha
this Endorsement upon 1t, in Gen. Sher-z
mans well known hand: e
II heartily concur in the recommend
alton of the quarter-master general, but
L don't know what he says" Is
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-05-30
MINNEAPOLIS.
AGAINST THE LOWERING.

Now that council committee has de-
cided that the Milwaukee tracks must
go down, the South Minneapolis Tele
gram again comes to the front and
speaks for the people most directly in
terested thus:
The council committee on railroads,
augmented by the aldermen of the
Sixth, Seventh, Eighth. Eleventh,
Twelfth and Thirteenth wards, has
adopted a report favoring a general
lowering of The Milwaukee and the
Hastings & Dakota tracks in the city.
Aid. Parry seems to have been the only
man to stand out against the adoption
OF the report, and we must say that, IN
our opinion, he represented his COnstit-
uentS more faithfully than his col
leagues did. Say nothing about the I'M
menSe expense OF lowering 100 crossings
In some instances a depth of twenty
Tour feet, the results to be attained
have not been shown to be de-
sirable. We have shown cOncluSlvelY
on number of occasions that the peo-
pie of South Minneapolis do not desire
TO have the tracks graded below the
streets. We would like to see, how
ever, depot at Cedar and franklin ave-
nue. and fences could be used at partieu-
larly dangerous crossings. then ordi-
nary precautiOn on the part of citizens
would prevent accidents. \ pedestrian
or driver that can pick his way safely
through the crowded streets of the
business portion of the city and mingle
with the numerous electric cars that
traverse the same should be able TO
make any railroad crossing in the city
without tremOr.'
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-05-30
ADJUSTMENTS.

That successful comedy-drama, THE
Limited Mail, played TO the usually
large patronage OF the BijOu at two per-
formances yesterday. The play con-
tainS more elements Justly emitting it
10 the great popularity which it has at
tanned in the East than almost any
cOtempOraneOuS production. 1t is
smoothly and naturally told story OF
railroad life, full of ZeSt and interest,
until the curtain falls on the last act.
MIR. Vance, the author, is new school
of the drama all by himself, and his
play has a wider range of action than
any yet produced. 1t is a happy and
heaithful love story told in bright, crisp
lines, minus the immaterial matter
found in ordinary productions. Heart
breaking SObS with an eavetr0ugh at
tachment for conveying the tears away
from the stage have been omitted. The
incidents of railroad lite on the rail and
al small. obscure station are faithfully
depicted. The realistic effects are equal
TO the best. Telegraph instruments
clatter at the touch of skilled fingers,
and the wires stretched overhead moan
dismally in the night winds. COlOred
switch lights and danger signals flash in
the darkness. and railway trains dash
across the stage with crash. The COM
edy features of the play, as well as an
occasional spray of farce, tastefully and
happily bubble to the top, in that sponta-
neOns manner, which always proyokeS
laughter, and the mind for moment
reStfully wanderS away from the plot of
the story. Throughout the audience
never loses sight of a pleasing and
wholesome picture of home life. 1t
would be manifestly unjust not to men,
ton the fact that, with a possible eX-
ccption, the people comprising the CON-
pany are all artists. Miss Grace Sher-
wood is a heroine of the modest wOm-
anly type that always captures the male
heart. Master Barney, w. j. Dixon
and Benson Ii. Pierce enacted most
credItably their respective parts. Lew
Blooms name should head the list of
these competent artists.
If reliance is TO be placed in the re-
port that comes from all directions re-
gardng the brightness and attractive
ness of William Giliette'S latest farce
comedy, ''Mr. Wilkins0n's Widows"
there should be unbOunded merriment
at the Grand opera house for the week
beginning tonight.
The Pence has good company this
week in Mae WOrden's Vital Sparks"
and two big audiences yesterday were
pleased With the entertainment. Inc
specially oliO IS a clever one, with
Shayne & WOrden IN a funny sketch:
Will Dennis. the singer and dancer;
Baker and D'Elmer, crayon artists; and
Edith Marietta. very sweet singer.
The burlesque of Robinson Crusoe" is
full of late points. and in a political
sense quite humorous and apropos.
Mae Worden. Camille D'Elmer and
Della RoSko sustain the leading charac-
tiers in an artistic manner, while Dick
Baker and Eddie Shane supply plenty
of good comedy.
The annual benefit to Manager Hilton
takes place Sunday, June II, when over
sixty volunteers appear.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-05-30
THE BACCALAUREATE.
President Northrup Delivers Him
self OF Masterpiece.

self of a Masterpiece.
The coliseum at the state university
was crowded observation-disclosures the oc-
delivered by President NOrthrup. The
big hall was taStefully decorated with
flowers and ported plants, and previous
to the opening of the exercises gen.
eral look of expectancy pervaded the
faces of the audience. President
Northrup sat enthrOned in the CEN
ter of the stage and around
were Revs. G. II. Wells. q. A. Merrill,
j. Stafford, William Kineaid and j. S.
Black. There was an interesting mu-
steal and vocal programme. after which
President Northrop delivered his SER
mon. 1t was a scholarly effort, and will
long be remembered by the students
who were fortunate enough to hear it.
He took his text from Romans iii. Is,
and his subject was Dwelling i'll
Peace" Be-
Apostle Paul, he said, considered it
extremely difficult, if not Improbable,
to live a thoroughly peaceful life. and
maintained that even virtues are cal
culated to lead us into contentious. The
more important one holds creed, said
President NOrthrup, or dogma, the
more easily. when 1t is assailed, is an
ger aroused and contention created.
Apostle Paul did not avoid contention.
for it is recorded that he 'stOod with
Peter" Even Christ brought a sword
into the world, and the church teaches
it. Christ's teachings, however, were
peaceful and not controversial, though
at times He was doctrinal. While He
denounced sin He avoided debate.
Christian life is continual warfare
with sin, but not with sinners, and in
thus opposing sin it is not necessary to
be malevolent toward sinners.
President Northrup used as an Illus
tration that even contention in politics
is not conducive of good, the instance
of the bitter fight between Garfield and
Conkling over the appointment of
New York revenue officer. This fight
ultimately resulted in the ruin of both
their lives. Religious controversy, said
the presidents even more Improbable.
One instance he cited was the contro-
versy sixty years ago between the Con-
gregational churches and Horace Bush
nell. He closed with reference to
Gen. Grant and that great warriors
fervid desire for peace, expressed so
grandly in his last words. Il hope the
good feeling thus inaugurated may con-
tinue to the end"
President Northrup at the conclusion
of his sermon addressed few remarks
to the senior class, gave them some good
advice, and then babe them all kind
farewell.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-05-30
ROUTING AN ARMY.
How the Worst Invasion of M odern
Times is Absolutely Overcome
+. Hints of Great Value.

5 When men or women feel depressed or de-
bilitated at the present day, 1t is common to
say II think have malaria" What is ma
laria? 1t is only germs that get into the body;
germs that thrive and increase unless they
are killed: germs that worm themselves ali
through the system; germs that ruin the
health and undermine the life. They are ag-
gressive, they feed upon the body, they must
be killed. Many things which have been ad-
yocated for killing these germs will not do
so. 1t has been thought that quinine would
accom- plish this, but many people cannot
take quinine; it disagrees with them, it often
nauseates. 1t is known, however, that pure
spirits taken III moderation will kill and en-
tirely exterminate the worst army OF germs
which ever invaded the system. They cannot
withstand it. Under the influence of pure
stimulauts the germs are killed, and the body
is strengthened TO expel them from the sys-
tenn. and thus restore the health.
1t should not be understood however, that
all spirits will do this; few will. 1t requires
something specially pure, and specially de-
signed for this purpose and that is precisely
what Duffy's Pure Malt whisky is 1t is a
scientific, medicinal preparation. 1t does not
rank with the ordinary WHISTLES, but is spe-
cially designed for terrifying the body and
repelling disease. 1t has the highest indorse-
ments of doctors and scientists; it Is wonder
fully popular because 1t is so efficient and
powerful Do not be deceived into the use
of any other, for there is no other prepare
ton upon the market that can accomplish
what is accomplished by Duffy's Pure Malt.
You will find that it is kept by reliable drug
gists and grocers.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-05-30
MEMORIAL SUNDAY.
1t Was Fittingly Observed In
Minneapolis.

The Grand Army men attended
church yesterday morning and listened
to memorial sermons. The various
posts and corps assembled at the head
quarters in the old Hush bank building
and from there proceeded to the
churches. The George r. Morgan
post, nearly 500 strong, Rawlins post
WOman'S Relief Corps and Camp No. 4,
Sons of Veterans, formed into line and
marched to the Hennepin Avenue
church, where they listened to an
excellent memorial sermon deliv-
cred by the pastor, Rev. +. o. Holman.
The members of Morgan post were a
styliSh-looklng lot of soldiers. They
wore carnation bouquets in the but
tonholes of their coats, and Snow-whte
gloves on their hands. The Levi Butler
post and Woman's Relief corps went to
The Forest Heights Nj. E. church. Rev.
w. Hanson preached homily, taking
for his subject Memorials" The
members of the l.. p. Plummer post and
auxiliary met at Plummer Post hall,
and then proceeded in a body to DR.. ID.
McKaig'S church, corner of Fifth and
Franklin avenues, where services were
held. The Chase post worshiped at the
Open Door Congregational church, and
the Oliver =. Morton post and corps at
the Gethsemane, Rev. j. }. Faude
preaching.
The majority of the churches in the
city held memorial services, either in
the morning or evening. At the Park
Avenue Congregational church Rev.
Smith Baker preached on "The Chris
tian SOLDIER" Rev. j. F. Stout, OF the
First NJ. E. church, discoursed on "Our
Heroic Dead" and Rev. Marion ID.
Shutter entertained his congregation
with sermon on Gen. Grant. At the
Bethlehem Presbyterian church, Rev.
ID. S. Caslin preached on the subject
1.-The HERDS Unknown Grave" Rev.
j. b. Hingeley, of the Thirteenth Ave-
nue. NJ. z. church. took the Union for
his subject. and did ample justice to ii.
Special services were held at the Lyceum
and Rev. s. w. Sample waxed eloquent
to large audience on The Loyal Sol
der" Out in Golden Valley union
services were held at the Christian
Union church at Crystal, Rev. o. F.
Burgess officiating and preaching Spe-
cial sermon to the veterans and their
sons on the subject, Our Heritage"
patriotism" was the theme OH which
Rev. w. FritZe, of the Central German
church, spoke to his congregation, and
at st. Peters NJ. E. (coloreO church
the culored militia attended services in
body. Rev. Il. q. Stewart, chaplain
of the Twenty-ifth infantry, preached
the sermon.
AS stated in yesterdays GLOBE, the
decoration of graves will be done this
morning, and IN the afternoon special
services will be held i'll LOring Park.
The procession will start from the West
hotel at 2:30.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-05-30
JOBSON'S GIVE-AWAY.
An Incident Showing How Parol'
Evidence May Be Upset.

II lncluenC SnOWENS HOW
Evidence May Be Upset.
Jobson would have sworn he wasn't
drunk. To be sure. the keyhole was
trifie hard to find, but that particular
night-latch always was rather agile
along toward midnight. When he got
the door open he hung his coat on the
hat-rack and removed his shoes, and,
taking them in bis hand, walked quietly
upstairs. so as not to awaken Mrs. job
son, says the BpfTalo Enquirer.
He lighted the gas, and disrObed IN as
orderly manner as any sober man
would. Then he knelt down beside the
bed. and had just commenced his pray
ers when ripple of laughter inter
rupted him.
He glanced up, and saw his wife sit
ting up in bed laughing heartily. He
retained his position, and began to re-
mOnstrate with his hilarious cOnsort.
II shuppoze you think Pm full, don't
you?"
"Oh, no; not at ALL"
''Then what are you snickering bout?
came in the front door, and hung up
my (llc) coat. NOW, IL L Was 'ntOXl-
cu.eu u hrtu IL On Tie moor, and STUN
Dleu up STAIRS Win my Shoes on.
"1nen Carefuuy IUIucu up my clotneS
andlnlc)l lalu tnGh Oh Tie cndlr, ana ally
drunk iudn would CrOW lncIn Ill Tie cUI-
her, anu mere 1 was saying (nlc) my
prayers anu you sit LnerO anu idn.
lou know yourself that no 'ntoXi-
cateu mau ever says his prayers. SU
WHAT'S (DIc) the matter ally how"
IVY ell, my dear, suppose you are all
right; DuJ must Say never saw a
sober man saying his prayers Whlie
wearing silk hat DefUre.'
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-05-30
The CIearinp CIerk.

The clearing clerk of the Swedish
American bank is missing and his en-
ployeTs are not at all sorry. In fact,
they are glad that he went away with
out $1,000 that he made an attempt to
steal. Last Wednesday this clearing
clerk mades out transfer for 1000
and LETT space between the words
thirty" and Thousand" He secured
the cashiers signature to the check and
then inserted the word ''six'' in the
space. He changed the first naught in the
figures to ''6," making the check very
presentable one, bearing the words and
figures $50, 900. The clearing clerk then
took the check to the First National and
asked for a clearing transfer for $50, 600
and the remaining $4,000 in currency.
The bank officials, however, detected a
fraud and telephOned to the Swedish
American bank. While they were tele-
phoning. the clearing clerk cleared out,
and no one has seen him since.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-05-30
REV. WILKINSON
On the Peoples and Conventions
Opportunities.


Last night in st. Andrews church,
the rector said:
There are persons who appear to
think that the church and Sunday are
too holy to use for any purpose other
than worship, as they are pleased to
name it; but the kind of worship they
mean is such that it must be a peculiar
being who could accept it as all honor
to receive. AS for HE, Judge Sunday
and the church as means by which we
all may learn the proper way to
live, and so know how to die.
This week and the next we shall
have large numbers of strangers
have been asked with much persuasion
to come. They have been told that they
would have loyal welcome. In good
faith they accepted what they heard.
They have just right to look for the
suitable and warm reception which they
will have; many will come who have
their own ends to serve, and who will
do their best to serve them, but what
ever business men come, 1t is the duty
of the people of Minneapolis to show
them the best attention possible. 1t is
not our business, 1t is not our interest,
and it will not prove to our permanent
pr0nC 10 look upon those WHO VlSlU us as
fair game to plumber. All our dealing
should be done on fair and honest prin-
ciples, so shall we serve and be served.
This convention meets to represent
the Republican clans. to name the
man who is to be the most
prominent opponents of their ereeds,
a man whom they desire to see, and eX-
pect to see, the chief man in this great
American republic. which is the aston
ishment of the world for its marvellous
triumphs in all its acts of peace, which
hath its victories more renowned than
war. What the future shall be,
if politics are to be made
and controlled by men who are
in Office, or by men who,
being out of Office, want at
any cost of money, or Of principle to be
in. then it does not take seer to tell
what the end must be. There will be
with US men who are ready to shout for
any man whom they think will give
them place or pay. This generation of
Americans can do well without their
noisy advocacy, and it is the duty of the
hour for the first convention west of
Chicago to bring in new creed, or so
revise the old one that those who love it
best will not know it. To the ylctors
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-05-30

the offices do not belong; they are
trust for the good and the service OF the
people, but for the good of no one man
or family. 1t will be said this is the
talk of an ideal mOralist, and that
politics cannot be run on any such lines.
Then so much the worse by far for
politics, because in that case they
are built upon the sand, and
when the floods come, and come
they will. politics must fall, and great
will be tile fall thereof. Ii God is not.
the god of politics, He is the sovereign
king of righteousness. He will ylndl-
cate forever that abiding law. Men
may (honest men do) differ widely In
their views of what is the best policy
for nation to pursue in the conduct or
its internal policy and in its relation
ships to other peoples than its own, but
at the foundation of all their discussion
there must be an ardent desire for the
whole public not any local, private or
partial good, ii men are to be served
and progress assured. In all the past,
of all the nations there has never been
one people into whose hands all all-wlse
God has given in many ways such mag
nlficent chances as lie has placed
in our poss sion. We are in q
position TO be leaders in the king
dom of men, and we may be nobly
proud that no pOtentate, be he King or
emperor, rules us. Let us take jealous
care that we are not i'll the hands or
wire-pullerS or political schemers. no
matter to what party they belong. The
men who made America what it is In
government and possibility. had their
problems TO solve.
This heritage is not ours to make
lnfA fob nc
wi ether by stealth or open attack. 1t
is ours TO widen, broaden, deepen; to
resist every evil actively; to make all
the good stronger, and hand down to
the children yet unborn this republic
full of blessings. such as the men who
lads its foundations never knew. To
this end it is the duty of the great coll
ventiOnS to chose each man, not because
he is candidate for president, but be-
cause he is honest, lncOrruptlble, ca
pable, and in every way fit for the high
place of power, then will the peO-
pie rise to enthusiastic zeal in
his support, the ward heelerS and po-
litical jugglers of every home be driven
to the wall. Let us have men who have
not and who will not enter into en-
tangling alliances for the distribution
of patronage, but who are free to do
whatever appears best at the time to do.
Let us enthrOne principle above party,
man above office, true service as highest
honor, and God over all; then we shall
be established. The work of righteous
ness shall be peace. and its effect quiet
ness and assurance forever. This is old
time doctrine, but it is new-time truth.
We all need to bear and to heed-So
shall the day of delverance from many
and gross evils be at hand.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-05-30
She Took Strychnlne.

Mrs. Grace Moons, widow seventy
three years of age, and living at 1902
Second street north, committed suicide
Saturday night by taking twenty
five grains of strychnine. About a
year ago Mrs. Moons accidentally
swallowed some nicotine ana,
though her physical health was
not impaired, her brain seemed to have
lost its power to act. She had been SUBJ
ject to fits of temporary insanity ever
since. and it is presumed that she was
suffering from an attack of dementia
when she took the strychnine. Contrary
to the usual effects OF the deadly drug,
Mrs. Moons died a peaceful and appar-
emily painless death. :,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-05-30
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PennsyIvanians Tomorrow.

The Pennsylvanians will hold an
other meeting tomorrow evening in the
Lumber Exchange. The committee on
organization have not the names of all
the Pennsylvanians in the Twin Cities,
so those who see this announcement,
whether they have received an invita-
ton or not. should consider themselves
invited. This association is not to i'll
clude Minneapolis people alone. All
former residents of Pennsylvania who
now live in either Minneapolis or st.
Paul should attend the meeting t0mor-
row evening.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-05-30
Said His Say.
Chicago Tribune.

Chicago Tribune.
Willie-''If wanted to raise beard,
Mr.. Hankinson, and didn't have any
more than you've got"
Willie's Grown Sister-"You impudent
boy! Leave the rOom!"
Willie-Id advertise for it.
Wlllie's Grown Sister-Do you hear
me?
Willie going reluctantly - That's
what I'd do, Mr.. Hankinson. Bring me
some gumdrops next time you come,
won't you?
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-05-30
On Depew's Lecture,

The Minneapolis Press club held a
special meeting yesterday afternoon to
hear reports from the committees on
the lecture of Chauncey M. Depew at
the Swedish tabernacle next Saturday
evening and on the entertainment of
the Northwestern newspaper men. The
Depew lecture is expected to be the
feature of the convention gathering.
The people of Minneapolis and the
surrounding country would have no
opportunity of hearing him were not
the convention to be held here. The
sale of seats for the lecture will begin
at Dyer's music store tomorrow morn
ing.