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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-24

perfect good nature. the fair bathsrs lie
on their sofas in Il State Of dreamy Tan
guor. and discuss freely the failings OF
their absent friends. Perhaps il is the
absolute freedom from fears OF mason
line intrusion. or is it the need Of some
thing exciting and exhilarating after
the ardnouS exercises Of the bath that
induces them to be more than ordinarily
indiscreet in their communications?
II can, however. be truly affirmed that
the luxurious bath houses of today
approach IN every particular, nearer
than before, the ancient standard OF
those of Rome and Athens The pleas
ure-loying. dainty American woman I'M
derstands perfectly the art of combining
ancient Inquiries with modern inven-
tons into an ensemble impossible TO
surpass. a Russian peasants bath
seems almost parody upon the bath
known by that name in America. be
has 10 dry heat room with comfortable
chair, no yapor. no plunge, in which
are dissolved strengthening and purify
ing minerals; no needle bath, and no
arms but his own to rub him. All he
mas is large brick oven and deep
snow bank; he heats himself thoroughly
in the first and then jumps bodily in the
nearest pile OF snow.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-24

bors a very charming girl, whose face
is well known in society. Yer
lily she makes a pretty picture,
worthy Of an artists pencil. as she
leans back in the large chair, the white
ldrapery Of the bath sheet leaving bare
fher dimpled arms and throat, and
falling aside trifle Fellow the knee,
showing two dainty little feet resting
on the low bench in front. She IS
reading, and at the same time munching
1.-THE inevitable sweetneat, which she
HAS brought with or in her dimlnutiye
handkerchief, and which she cannot do
without, not even during the small
ispace of time occupied by the evolutions
OF a Russian bath But never mind if
our beauty is reading; that's no reason
why you should hurt yourself, and Tor
my part | fancy she is merely using
The newspaper as a Olind III order
Ito hear better all that is said
around her. DO you think she does not
know that she is attracting attention,
and is her seeming Inconsistencies of
what is going on around her the per-
Election Of studied indifference or real
simplicity? Truly, 1t would be difficult
) to tell, but in any ease it is so well done
that the means will be excused, as the
effect is pleasing. DO you see that large
woman, down near the end? Either she
is ignorant of the mysteries pertaining
10 the adjustment of classic draperies
as represented by bath sheet or lean
over so can whisper in your ear she
knows her limbs are finely proportioned
and does not mind showing them.
What varieties of women there are in
this room Over there is pale-faced
girl, whose needle-marked fingers pro-
claim the seamstress. The bath Is her
sole recreation between long hours of
labor in the close atmosphere Of the
crowded sewing room. For her it takes
the place alike OF exercise and rest.
Beside the woman of fashion plates sits
like her neighbor, but from different
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-24

cause. Hers is the lapguor due to late
hours and unhealthy luxury: but she
seeks the same restorative as the little
seamstreSS. There is Sprinkling Of
pretty salesgirls and Overworked
''sch0lmarms," who leave the desk
and counter to enjoy the bath. In a
far corner quite family party has
encamped. The mother, fat, fair and
forty, is surrounded by beyy of dim
pied daughters, and keeps watchful
eye on their drapery, TO see that they
are properly wrapped and run DO risk
of taking cold Many of the women
present are reading or making believe
10 read. One chances careleSSly over
the news pages of a daily paper, turn
ing quickly to the exchange and mis-
cellany department, which interests our
sex. but which men have seldom time
or inclination to read. The paper
backed novel is also well represented :;
and from the titles of these books ii is
evident that the more frivolous writer's
lead in popularity. One lady, with Sc
we're eyeglasses. which contrast strange
" with her light apparel, is deep in a
work on theosODhy, For US the best
book is the room Itself. with its inter-
eSting occupants.
Some years ago only those women
who had both time and money to spare
indu god in the luxury of a Turkish
bath. Nowadays. as you see. thousands.
from the highest TO the lowest, ind
health and comfort in what was form
erly considered rather extravagant i'll
diligence. Some of the larger cstab-
lishmentss keep open on ce lain nights
until $3.50 p. IN. to Accommodate those
women and girls whose occupations 10
not allow them time during the day.
! They find that the baths not only pre-
serve their good looks, but also ward
off the ravages of rheumatism, which
dIsagreeable disease is apt 10 settle in
6eiI backs and shoulders, owing to
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-24

continuous exposure 10 the Inevitable
draughts Of store and work room. You
say you have always heard these baths
highly recommended for those who wish
TO reduce their flesh and also for those
who are too thin, and you think il strange
that the same remedy Is good for two
such different Affections. But no num-
Der of Turkish or Russian baths will
make perfectly healthy person either
gain or lose flesh; they are only found
beneficial by those whose condition IS
caused by disease BY opening the
pores and stimulating the circulation,
impurities are thrown Off which other
wise would remain in the system and
continue to do harm.
DO you know, my dear, 1t Is most per
IlOus to drink any cooling liquid While
in this room? The temptation 10 do so
is strong, but we must resist 1t. Some
take little gin before entering, as that
stimulates perspiratlOn, and afterwards
you may drink whatever you like. either
boulllon, chocolate or sip Of cOgnae II
you feel faint or weak.
You have noticed that little girl in the
opposite chairP / saw your surprise
when she came in few moments ago;
but / assure you ii is not uncommon TO
meet children as young as SIX years at
the bath. yoOr things, they, OF course.
have a reason for coming which Is some
thing besides mere pleasure. Some
times this reason is weak back or an
undeYeloped limb, but more often 1t IS
Bright's disease.
must tell you something / learned
about Mrs. $. the last time | took u
bath. as human nature shows Itself
MAINLY nDpn than nICpWlIpTn
haps. / had often heard it whispered
that she had very violent temper, but
could never believe it, as she is always
so calm and gracious in society. Well,
that afternoon, when on my way from
the plunge to the shower bath, | heard
some one talking in very loud voice.
As came nearer ! recognized Mrs. s.;
she was scolding terribly the poor
attendant, who stood before her too
frightened to speak. And what do you
suppose it was all about? Nothing else
than because the maid had used
some other woman'5 brush to scrub
her with. Catching sight OF
the initials, which we're not her
Own, she snatched the brush from the
astonlshed wOman's hand and threat
ened to report her. The maid excused
herself. saying that it was very easy to
make mistake among the large num-
Der of private brushes hanging around
the room. and Mrs. 5. was at last paci-
fed. | learned afterwards from the
woman that Mrs. S. is very particular,
she not only has her own brush and
cap, but also her own bath robe, which
she keeps in small locked closet. to-
gether with other necessities. Are
many women so fastdious? Really,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-24

HAT a queer lit
tie place is this
dressing room at
the Turkish bath !.
It's single chair
and narrow bed
stead might re-
call some medi8-
val convent cell,
=, were II not for
| the corner look
ton nlaea uybinh
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-24
COMPRESSED AIR.
a Simple Invention in Successful
Operation on the Union Pacific.

a Simple InventioD in Successful
Operation on the Union Pacific.
One of those simple Inventions which
makes everybody wonder why it had not
been thought OF before is the new de-
vice for cleaning railway cars adopted
by the Union Pacific railroad at its shops
at Portland, Or, says the Industrial
World.
Compressed air at pressure OF fifty
pounds to the square inch is carried 10
the cars by means of flexible rubber
hose with a small nozzle. The appara-
tus is used in precisely the same way
that water hose is used, the only diff
ference being that compact stream of
air instead OF water does the cleaning
work
The results achieved by this device
ar said to be extraordinary. Not only
is the work more thoroughly done than
b. beating with a sick and by the use
uf brushes, but tac ear is cleaned III an
exceedingly short tlHe.
The effect ON t.ia plush cushions IS
sal | To be particularly good, the COM
pressed air hsias in fast no. only a
Deater, but urES.t as well. Fiicre Il
MT crack OF Il cFslf;y in the car that
/, safe from the sc rc:i!n5 current, Of tho
compressed ali.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-24

Mississippi river gambler of the old
days. de was tall, portlY and fine-look-
ing, his face was smoOth-shaven and he
always wore in those days shining silk
hat, black broadcloth clothes and vast
expanse of snowy shirt bosom and collar.
rom got letter from his wife one
afternoon which. in effect, told him that
his was precarious mode of gaining
living, and that he ought to arrange so
that they could have home of their
own. This struck Tom as good idea.
and, With $50, all that he had in the
world, he started after the home. He
went 10 SIS Broadway, and in ten
hours sitting won $4,000. which was
one of the biggest, if not the biggest.
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&4xx S&s.:s s,srse 81 : s. 8, !;
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We will give to ev-
erycustomer who trades
with US to the amount
of $40. 90 one of those
Reliable One Burner
Gasoline Stoves free,
and we we won't make
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-24

bespeaks worldly vanity. AS you take
of one by one your everyday garments,
Nhe odd impression grows in strength
The light steals into your apartment
suhdued and gray. No sound comes
from without save The occasional clang-
ing Of door and the paLter OF naked
feet along the Tiles. If you shut your
eyes you can easily imagine the distant
tWitter Of birds and the scent from the
nHnnery garden where the silent sisters
are binding their lilies.
AS you replace your last conventional
covering by the YOluminOus bath-sheet,
you cannot resist a look in the mirror.
what a change, You seem to have as
Eumed the aspect Of your surroundings,
and stand yelled in white like a Carmel
Ste nun who has hidden good-by TO
earthly pleasures, and has taken upon
herself a life Of solitude and prayer
But the voice If one Of the attendants
calls you back to the cold, everyday
world. Perhaps ''cold" is not the
right word, as your first step is toward
the beating room. where one is well
nigh parboiled. After the first sensa-
ton caused by the sudden change OF
temperature is over, you gaze stealthlly
around, aud notice among your neigh
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1892-01-21

quality of her harvest. Assiniboia.
though more sparsely settled, makes a
proportionately good showing, and Al
berta is not only increasing the number
and quality of the beeves shipped to
Europe, but is importing young steers
from the East to be fattened on the rich
grasses of the country, which ripen
early and remain juicy and sustaining
throughout the moderate winter of
those plateaux. Now new and extern
sive area has been thrown open to
homesteading. Two railways have
been recently opened into the Saskatch-
evan country, and those who have been
farming in the neighborhood Of the old
Hudson's Bay posts claim, and appar-
emily with some justice, that their coun-
try surpasses even Manitoba and east
ern Assiniboia; that it is the garden of
the Northwest. 1t is no wonder that
Eastern Canadians are selling out to
take advantage of the free land to be
obtained in these rich districts. The
investigating parties that have been
sent to spy out the land have reported
SO favorably upon it, that the desire to
obtain a homestead in the Western Oan-
adam Provinces is spreading far beyond
the limits of Canada itself. There are
a number of delegates in the west pre-
pairing the way for companies of intend
ing immigrants who will move in the
spring. and it is becoming more and
more evident that Canada west of Lake
Superior is becoming the heart of the
Dominion, and that Winnipeg, though
not the official capital, will be the most
important CITY.
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RushlNo FoR The LAND.

One Of the chief explanations Of the
Increasing popularity Of the northwest
Of this continent for farming operations
y the diversity Of country which it
offers. Nature has so fashioned it that
every branch Of farming in the temper
ate zone has been provided with a To-
cality. And the extent of country adapt
ed to agriculture is revelation to those
who not many years ago thought that
Minnesota was the boundary of agricul-
tural land and that wheat-growing was
doubtful even IN Minnesota. Beyond
Minnesota, across the boundary, the
Canadian territories of Manitoba, ASSN
iboia, Alberta and Saskatchewan are
claiming pre-eminence in wheat, in cat
tie raising, and in mixed farming.
Manitoba this year has outstripped the
rest of the world in the quantity and
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1892-01-21

THE PANTHER BEGAN C1RCLING ABOUT.
they were both bleeding pretty freely
when the bear at last gave one of those
sweeping blows with his powerful
paw that sent the panther against
the rocky wall 1t lay there, stunned,
and in an instant the bear was upon it,
The crunching of the panther's neck
bones beneath his glistening teeth told
who had conquered. The conqueror
stood for several moments, licking his
wounds. After a little he walked un-
easily about the cave several times,
and l sat uneasily on my perch, can
tell you. He even Jay down on the
sandy floor, and knew he must be suf-
fering considerably. Hunger seemed
to overbalance his suffering, however,
for he presently dragged the body of
the panther down the cave and into
one of the other departments. After
waiting long time took off my fan
mel shirt, tore it into stout strips and
made rope of it, and fastening it
about the spur of rock easily swung
myself down and slipped out of the
cave. Not twenty feet away, up
the hillside, 1 found my horse
grazing He had skinned his knees
little in falling, but was otherwise
unhurt. The fire had divided just back
of where he fell, as those prairie fires
will sometimes, you know, and had
left him untouched, and suppose he
scrambled out afterwards. Oh, yes, I
got my gun from the saddle, and went
back to . the mouth of the cave and
gave one halloo! The bear came rush
ing out, and I left him lying there as
dead as herring. Cor. St. Louis
Globe Democrat.
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German
Syrup.

Here is something from MI. Frank
A. Hale, proprietor of the De Witt
House, Lewiston, and the Tontine
Hotel, Brunswick, Me. Hotel men
meet the world as it comes and goes,
and are not slow in sizing people
and things up for what they are
worth. He says that he has lost
father and several brothers and SIS
tiers from Pulmonary Consumption,
and is himself frequently troubled
with colds, and he
Hereditary often coughs enough
to make him sick at
Consumptionhis stomach. When
ever he has taken
cold of this kind he uses Boschee's
German Syrup, and it cures him
every time. Here is man who
knows the full danger of lung trou-
bles, and would therefore be most
particular as to the medicine he used.
What is his opinion? Listen! II
use nothing but Boschee's German
Syrup, and have advised, I presume,
more than a hundred different per-
sons to take it. They agree with
me that it is the best cough syrup
in the market" O
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1892-01-21
THOUGHT SHE WAS COLORED.

How A Nurse In 4 Russian Family Received
the Young Masters American Wife.
A very interesting talker is Count
Eugene de Mitciewicz, who resides
with his family in fashionable up
town boarding house. The count is
very popular among the guests he Is a
good story-teller; and is heard at his
best when he is relating tales of Rus
sian domestic life.
shortly after my marriage" said he
to circle of listeners the other even
ing, II went with my wife to visit my
home in Russia Now, you must know
that in certain parts Of Russia the low
er classes know as little about this
country as they do about the moon.
Particularly was this 50 at the time of
which speak
Our family had, at that time, a
nurse in their employ who came from
somewhere east of Moscow. She had
been told that far away America was
peopled with colored folks, and natur
ally, when she heard that the young
master was returning hons with an
American wife, she concluded that I
had married colored woman.
This nurse. among her other &C.
complishments, spoke French fluently.
She was an imaginative creature and
something of poetess. She felt that
It would be incumbent on her to do
something toward welcoming my wife
home. Accordingly she wrote a poem
in her honor
This poem. tastefully decorated
with black ribbons, was handed to me
upon my arrival And what do you
think was the title Of this poem? Sim
ply this:
"a Ia belle Affricaine.'
'That was staggerer, you may be
sure. Mutual explanations. however, fol-
lowed, and the nurse, during our stay,
was ever ct my wife's side ready to pay
her homage. IN. Y. World
ssWHAr . red head that fellow has"
uYep! Guess melancholy must have
married. him Tor her roan.''>Puck.
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I WINTER Woo.No.
Gaess Ireekoned that I'd never

Guess lreokoned that I'd never
Pop that question T. Micaudy.
First tried to was one SUMNER,
Settin' on her dads verandy.
Then one August, too, thought Ia
=, Ask her. in the clover med Ter:
: Had Q set speech; but somehow sho
! Looked too cold to take the header.
Next time wus tn idin' party
Out ut Crawford's; an Mirandy
Said she'd slide II could ind
Extrarsize toboggan handy.
That jest set me tinglin'. sol
Asked her II she'd 60 q jo9gin'
With my arms around her, s!idin'
Right along on life's tObosgan.
Then Mirandy smiled her sly way.
With the color all a-bu ldin'
In her cheeks: an said as how tho
Questi took her kin O. sud len
Like. an left her without breath Z
Say word; but guessed the flyin'
Down the hill. with winter BLOWN
In your face. wuz rather tryin'.
But she whispered II I'd steer her
Jest as straight an jest Us clever
Down LIES grove as that toboggan,
She would slide with me forever.
II I'd always guard her, keepin'
Round my arms fer safe protection;
Watchia' fer the bumps an strivin'
Always In tn right direction.
So We climbed tn hill, while all tn
Stars that winlsed above and covered
Slipped behind tn clouds. an told tn
Other stars what they'd discovered.
And with Mandy's eyes T. light me
Down tn hill. I've found the joggin'
Jest rs pleasant n as easy
AS that night on that toboggan.
Charles Gordon Rogers, in Outinl
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1892-01-21
TEMPERANCE NOTES.
WORLDWIDE.

Worldwide . curse lies on our la1l;
From shore to shore. from sea to ssA
No nation, country, island free,
From alcohors destroying hand.
So long !-since time began; and pra ysrs
OF mother hearts have risen In vain: -
For paltry pelf. for sordid gain, -.
This good:y land its harvest bears
Weak things there are confound the strong
Oh, Waterman for the morning hour.
Worldwide there runs chain Of power,
Electric with the voice Of song!
What is it that the strong k ng fearsi
No iron chair OF lordly might
But just o thread of ribbon white,
Gods answer to the prayer of years!
Each strand about a hearth stone twined
Each song mothers lullaby:
From shore to shCre. from sea to sea
The ribbon white the dear homes bind.
Worldwide, blessing waits for thee,
Oh homes beloved. OF every land!
For trained Of heart. and trained OF hand.
Thy children shall thy country free.
Esther T. Housh, in Union Signal.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1892-01-21
HOSTING A SAFE.

Photographic Report of a Dialogue in
Chestnut street.
He was an elderly gentleman, with q
Micawber-like appearance. He stood
looking at a number of men engaged in
hosting heavy safe into the fifth
story OF large building on Chestnut
street the other afternoon.
After gazing for some time at the
tackle that was being arranged, he &C
costed the man who was directing the
work and said:
''Wiu you let me speak to you min
ute, young man?"
''In a few minutes; I'm busy now,"
replied the rigger.
But it is important that I should
speak to you at once,' persisted the old
fellow.
Every WELL" exclaimed the other,
impatiently- Hold on, Dan. Now,
then, what is it,"
do you think it is safe to attempt to
lower that safe up your way?" inquired
the ''crank," hesitatingly.
certainly! know my business"
"Thats all very we'll, young man;
but I'm leetlo bit older'n you an
know more about this world'n you
do"
Eyes; all right?' shouted the rigger.
''Go ahead, Dan"
But hold on, young man. I have a
better way. If you will let me show
you"
''Stand back there, please"
Eyes But Pm afraid you will let
that thing drop an hurt somebody"
mo danger"
''Now just wait I will just throw
that rope over your what-do-you. call-it
an then bring it through the thing-um-
bob think"
II think you are blasted old crank!"
what! Young man"
''Stand back, old fossil!'' shouted the
rigger, "or we'll drop the axmaravel-
GUS as you would call it, on. your
head"
"You impudent young rascal! You
should know better than to address a
man old enough to be your father in
that manner. Will you try my way?"
mo! That settles it, old stick-in-the-
mud. Get out Of the way"
Hum! Fiddlesticks! Young men
these days know too much for their
breeches anyhow. All right! All
right! You folks had better git far
back. That wild. impudent boy will
let that thing drop as sure as guns are
made of iron. II he would only try my
way he might save life and labor. But
I've warned him."
And he retired to the rear to await
developments.-Phila phia Press.
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A tired-looking woman on the Four.
teenth street platform. Three children
are Juggling at her gown and begging
for another sight of the enhancing
windows below them. She tries vainly
to divert their attention, and finally
losing control of her temper soundly
slaps the eldest and most peevish. A
sweet-faced girl, with the little silver
cross of the Kings Daughters at her
throat, turns at the sound of his lusty
roars, and producing a lovely striped
stick of candy presents it to him.
Instantly peace is restored; two more
equally consoling bits of sweetness are
presented to the other open mouthed,
starving youngsters, and as the Harlem
train comes along the girl helps the
family on board, mods smilingly to the
wornout mother and makes her way
downstairs.--N. Y. Press.
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FOR THE CHILDREN.

My little girl suffered for three from a
fall dsah with
induced by
finished the Absc entirely hpy-Mrs
W1EGNER, ShHnzon,
1 had three it'll, girls Who attacked with obstinate Blood
, One Of the children died from the but si Specific
WE'LL
wonderful D. hav1Al,L La
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developing the hlds health. iled
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