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THEYLEAvE couRTEsYATHoM
Unaccustomed Frankness of an English
Writer.

Writer.
A friend of mine has just returned
from a long sketching tour in parts of
France and the Netherlands, and has
told me many and curious things about
the way Englishmen and things are
considered by people who have had no
chance of a first-hand acquaintance with
them. In the course of conversation ]
asked him to name the English artists
who were most talked about, and the
names he gave were startling. / quote
his words: THE three artists whose
work is best known are Walter Crane,
Raven Hill and Aubrey Beardsley." /
tried hard to convince him that he had
misunderstood the public taste, but he
was as positive as the mendacious little
heroine of I'VE Are Seven I quoted
artist after artist who might be pre-
snmed to appeal more powerfully to
the foreign mind; he absolutely re-
fused to withdraw his statements,
which were, he said, founded on most
careful observation. Isn't it a curious
combination? One can understand the
presence of the first two named, but
eardsley-leaving his work itself out
of the questions scarcely hedged.
His work for John Lane, whose books
sell largely on the continent, is the only
explanation / can find for his popular
ity.
On another point, and one, / venture
to think, of interest to intelligent trav-
elers, my friend was very strong. He
told me that country people in the parts
he visited regarded the Englishman as
some uncouth monster with plenty of
money and an utter absence of manners
or taste. This feeling is one have also
noted, and it undoubtedly rises from
the curious way in which our country
men leave their courtesy at home when
they travel. I have seen the mildest
hammered man who ever did the Bond
street crawl in the London season alb
solutely transformed, a few mont his
later, when I met him on the continent
in the tweed suit and offensive cap pc
culiar to the travelling Englishman. At
home he may be a thoroughly good
sort; abroad he speaks loudly, acts vul-
carly and condemns all men who have
not the privilege of being his compa-
triots. If in Paris he will go to the
opera house in a morning coat and
CATERS, he will curse walters and by a
dozen pieces CT carelessness offend peo-
pie around him. If he did such things
in town he would be voted mo class"
but he honestly believes that such be-
havior is all benighted foreigners have a
right to expect. International con-
crosses and journalistic courtesies and
the friendly meetings of representative
men of the nations can never increase
the en- tente between ourselves and our
continental neighbors until the great
body of our countrymen will treat for
eign prejudice with more consideration.
If the faults proceeded from bad breed
ing and native barbarity they would be
beyond control, but, as they are only
the result of carelessness and thought
lessness, it behooves men to reflect. The
good opinion of country is worth hav-
ing.-London Sketch.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-07-25
Decay of Kimberley.

Some idea of the decay of Kimberley.
Africa, in recent years may be gathered
from a statistical table included in the
mayor of kimberley's recent annual
report The highwater mark Of the
towns prosperity, in so far as it was
reflected in municipal finance. was
reached about 1890, when the value of
property in the borough was assessed
at S7,5OO.OO0. Since that time Dia-
mondopolis has been gradually slip
ping down hill and its property IS now
valued az S3.Zco, 900.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-07-25
Neatly Evaded.

She glided into the office and quietly
approached the editors desk Il have
written a poem she began. "Weni'
exclaimed the editor with a look and
tone intended to annihilate. but She
calmly resumed: II have written a
poem on My Fathers Barn. and
co. interrupted the editor, with an ex-
traordinary suavity, you don't know
now ] am relieved A poem written on
your fathers barn, eh2 was afraid il
WAS written on paper and that you
wanted me to publish it. If 1 should
aver happen to drive past your fathers
barn I'll stop and read the poern."-
Public Opinion.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-07-25
Mentality During sleep.

There are many authenticated exam
pies of increased power of mind during
Sleep One of the best known is that
in which the great naturalist Agassiz
successfully reconstructed from GER
tain remains the skeleton of fossil
fish, at which he lad been working un-
successfully in his waking moments
for several weeks.-N. Y. World.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-07-25
Pleasure. of the seashore.

She-I have often wondered what the
Wild waves are saying.
He-Judging from their roar I should
say they We're joining the general kick
against high prices at this resort,
Philadelphia North American.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-07-25
PRACTICAL Question.

Mr. Figg- Tommy, 1 hear you have
been telling lies I never told lies when
was your age
Tommy-When did you begin, paw.
indianapolis Journal.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-07-25
Betrayed by he. Looks.

bicycle Girl completed my first
century yesterday
Hobson-You look it.
ssSiri"
'.Oh-ah. 1 mean that's - .plcndio
record Cor such young rider as ~" "
-Philadelrhia Inquirer.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02

state fair have been increasing In quantity
and excellence every year, and, with the aid
of the farmers Institutes, a great work is
being accomplished.
The report covers the distribution OF the an
nual reports and the monthly magazine and
the general growth of the literature of the
society. 1t contains a very complimentary
notice of Wyman Elliot, and urges upon him
to remain with the society in one of the ca
pacities for which he has shown such pre-
eminent fitness for a longer period.
The annual financial statement shows re-
ceipts of $659.70, and disbursements of 1888
less.
The report Of the treasurer, A. H. Bracket,
was delayed, and Mrs. o. G. Gregg read an
interesting and scholarly paper upon The
Ideal Farmers Home She pointed out that
it was the and women that made the
home and not the material surroundings, and
that like everything else which was worth
having, it could not be made in a day, but
was a matter Of slow growth.
Under the title of Medicine for the Tree
Sharks j. p. Andrews, of Faribault, dressed
down the dishonest tree agents who swindle
the farmers, and suggested that one of the
best remedies was to have the newspapers
advertise them as soon as they are reported
to the secretary of the society.
E. A. Webb read a paper on the state
press and it's relation to horticulture, in
which he pointed out that it was a relation
which should but for the present does moi
exist, so far as relates to the country news
papers.
The last paper was one by F. w. Kimball
MASTER 1t was entirely made up of dis
cussion of the experience of the state In
strawberries and apples during the past sea-
son.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
BERTHA SHEPARD FREE.
The Complaining Witness Not to Be
Found

Judge Pond called the criminal calendar in
the district court yesterday morning, and Mr..
Peterson appeared for the state. The bribery
case against George M. Burbank was nolled
because the defendant had jumped his bond
and disappeared. The bond will be collected
by the county.
The case against Samuel C.. Loose, accused
of obstructing public highway, was nolled,
as all parties had agreed that there was moth
ing in it but technical offense.
The case against Orlando Billings, accused
Of grand larceny in the second degree, was
nolled, the boy having reformed and gone
to work.
The case of the state against Dr. Bertha
Shepard was nolled, expected the
reason being that the complaining witness
looked as happy as a school girl over the re-
suit. She remained in court listening to the
disposition of the other cases.
The case of the state aga !nst Frank Fer
odwill, charged with forgery in the second
degree, was nolled. He was an attorney at
law and quite stir was made over the case
at the time it came to light.
The case against w. P. Mcdonald &C
cused of using abusive language in the Ex-
celsior LIQUOR troubles, was nolled Mr.. Peter
should be tried, as the language was equally
abusive on both sides.
The case against Eugene L. Newell,
charged in five indictments with selling
liquor without a license at Excelsior, were
nolled, the statement being made that no
cause of the evidence. The ether liquor
cases against the blind pigs of Hennepin
county were set for Dec. 16, when they will
be disposed of as quickly as possible. 1t is
not thought that all will be tried. The cases
against William c. Knight, also charged with
selling liquor without license, were set for
Dec. s. when they will be disposed of by
trial otherwise.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
CAME HIGH FOR HEINRICH,
But He Didn't Split Any Wood Worth
Mentioning

Julius j. Heinrich, VINO for secretary
of state on the fusion ticket, is the cham
pion in the line of expense accounts. His
account filed yesterday with the county audi
tor with a large number of others, shows
an expenditure of 81, $780, of which he gave
the state central committee $900 in lump
Judge c. NJ. Pond comes next in point of
liberality, his statement showing that he
expended $889.55 in his canvass for a second
term ON the bench. E. " Farwell who is
secretary of the Thirteenth ward branch of
the good citizenship league swears to a.
statement showing that the league expended
$1S0.79 in that ward. Leon d. Brown who
ran for the legislature, says he spent but
$S8.75. F. E.. Hobbs who asked for votes
for justice of the peace, says he expended
sos. so. A. T. Ankeny, who was the fusion
candidate for mayor, only used 1852. Henry
l. Nelson, who wanted to be nominated for
coroner, says he wasted $31. so over the NOM
ination. Joseph II. Rolfe, who wanted an
other term on the school board, now laments
$64 60. John T. DAHL who was elected to the
legislature, says it cost him $154. James E.
Woodford, who tried to get into the legis-
lature, expended $52. 25. T. o. Reimstad the
Prohibition candidate for the library board
spent $50. NJ w. Nash used SIS in trying
to secure a third term nomination. James H
Eye says he souandered 5000 in an effort
to be nominated for sheriff A. S. DoweH
who was defeated by Dale in the Twenty ninth
district. used $120.25 in the effort. There are
a number of others to be filed, especially
among the defeated candidates for nomination
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02


there were enough people on skates to COM
fortably fill the Ice. The programme was
carried out as planned and proved decided
success.
The evening had been ordered for the oc-
casion by President Fred W. Bushnell, of
the Press club and was as fine as could have
been made. The air was crisp but no skater
so sluggish that the sexhpiration of rapid
motion would not keep him warm. The ice
was fine and the spiritstof all ran high MANY
a lad and lass timed their strokes together
with the music of the band in swinging
about the rink. Some were dressed in skat-
ing costume and the! effect was we'll set off
by the strong glare of Greek fire and the
blaze Of dozen arc electric lamps.
H. o. Messier was in general charge Of
the events of the evening. assisted by James
Wirtlesohn, Dad Edward Moulton and.K. H
Upsahl as time keepers,
The first event was mile race, with five
entries, resulting as follows: Frank Nc
Daniels won first place; time, 2:46; Maui
Anderson, second place. Thorval Thompson
third; Hans Strand, fourth; e. A. WOODEN
fifth place. The race. caught the enthusiasm
of the crowd.
John Neilsson. the champion fast skater OF
the Northwest followed in a half-mile sprint
which he made in the remarkable low time
of ZIG 1-5 This is said to break the worlds
record for the half-mile, the best time pre-
viously reported being 1909. The race
against time was very pretty one. Nels-
son was warmly applauded upon the announce
ment of his time.
man from Minneapolis. who has just re-
turned from his European trip, came next on
the programme. He had not ,,Yd on a pair
of skates for q year. and still WAS able to
make a fast run. He made mile in 2:4l
which is only few seconds below the record
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
AGAINST THE BISHOP
FINAL DECISION IN THE BONACUM
CASE FAVORABLE TO THE
FATHERS.
ENDS A FAMOUS ACTION.
THE CHURCH AND CIVIL
COURTS.
BRIEF STORY OF THE CONTENTION
FwO Priests Expelled by the BishOA
Appealed to Rome From the
Decision.

DUBUQUE, To-, Dec. 1.-The final de-
eision in the case of Bishop Bonacum
and his priests, Fathers Murphy and
Fitzgerald, was rendered tonight. The
priests are sustained at every ma
terial point. In April, 1895 Bishop Bo-
nacum, of the Nebraska Catholic do
cese, attempted to discipline the fathers
for alleged infraction of rules. They
denied his authority to expel them from
the priesthood and appealed to Rome
The case was remanded back to the
eral postponements came up a month
ago, when testimony was heard This
was referred to Father P A Baart. Of
Marshall Mich. He examined the tes-
timony of both sides and church au-
thorftieS and presented his findings to
the ecclesiastical court tonight, sus-
tanning the priests and against the
course pursued by Bishop Bonacum
The findings were approved by the
court.
This decision is final and ends a case
that has been fought through all the
church courts and six times in the
civil courts, the decision of the latter
having always been against the bishop
The decision restores Fathers Fitz-
gerald and Murphy to priesthood, gives
them the parishes they held before ex-
pulsion by Bonacum and prohibits the
bishop from causing them further trou-
bic on account of their relationship to
both parties
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
WISHES HE HADN'T.
Young Man Arrested for House,
breaking at Roger Siding.

Two citizens of Roger Siding, town out on
the Great Northern railroad were in Mime
apolis yesterday, and they accomplished their
mission in having arrested thief who operat-
ed in the little town Thanksgiving afternoon.
The gentlemen are George Sich, proprietor OF
the hotel, and Frank Geers, who is the owner
of feed mill. The man wanted is locked up
at the central station, where he gave the
name Of Acker Byron, and he will be taken
to the scene of his operations for trial. Off
Ger Thomas Garvin made the arrest early
yesterday afternoon.
Some time ago Byron came to Roger Siding
and, being in hard luck, Mr.. Sien was per-
suaded to take him in and give him work
about the hotel for his board. Thanksgiving
afternoon, it is alleged, Byron started out
to do a little work in the way of house
breaking. First, 1t is said, he went to the
Great Northern depot and climbed through
a window, which he opened, into the ticket
office. He then attempted to open the till,
but a burglar alarm was fastened thereto,
and when the alarm began to work the
upper story the thief made hasty retreat
through the window.
1t is alleged that the prisoner then entered
the house Of Mr.. Geers, and, knowing that
the family was away from hime, took his
time. He succeeded in securing a double
barrel breech-loading shotgun and razor
and then went into the cupboard, where he
helped himGelf. He then boldly went down to
the flour mill, where he is said to have en-
joyed his stolen victuals all by himself.
The robbery is said to have occurred between
noon and night, Thanksgiving afternoon.
Immediately after the robbery, Byron left
the village, and suspicion was directed toward
him. Mr.. Geers and Mr.. Sich have been look
ing for him since, and, thinking that he
might have come to Minneapolis, came here
to see if they could find him. Yesterday aft
ernoon Mr.. Geers succeeded in locating him
in a saloon Nicollet avenue, and, on
notifying Officer Garvin, the mans arrest
was effected.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
G. A. r.. ANNALS.
Two minneapolis Posts Elect Their
Officers,

John A. Rawlins Post 126, G. A. r. held
its annual election last evening in Masonic
Temple putting in S.. H. fowler as com
mander; Perry Starkweather, senior vice COM
mander; J. o. Pierce, junior vice commander:
Thomas H. Reeves, chaplain; Adolph Blitz.
surgeon; w. ]. Jones, quartermaster; G. W.
Bayham. officer of the guard. George H.
Spry. Eldred Baker Perry Starkweather G..
A. Hanson were appointed delegates to the
department encampment to be held later in
the winter in st. Paul. A. D. Reade, William
Duncan, George E. Denis and Henry Downs
were chosen alternates The installation of
officers will take place at the annual Raw
Inns post banquet in January. After the
election there were speeches and a general
good time. Those to use the rostrum were
Judge Torrance. Thomas Downs F. c. Har-
vey, G. E. Dennis, Byron Sutherland, R. R.
Henderson.
The members of James Bryan post G.
A. r., at their regular meeting held last
night elected the following as their officers for
the ensuing year: Commander, H. E. FIetch
er; senior vice commander j. B. Emery.
junior vice commander L. w Gerrish: quar-
termaster, B. NJ. Hicks; surgeon, S. e. Farms
worth; chaplain, d. j. Higgins; officer of the
day, ]. M. Allen officer of the guard, o. r
Green delegates to department encampment
H. H. Humphrey, Leroy Cole o. c. Sduires:
alternate, ]. NJ. Allen. p. M. Woodman. p
w. Jackson; trustee for three years, II. n
Humphrey; post poet, H. S. Cobb
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
TARIFF CONVENTION
Called for Those Interested In the
Lumber Trade.

CHICAGO, Dec. IA call for ma
tional convention of lumber interests
to be held at Cincinnati December Is, to
urge restoration of the tariff on lum>
Der was issued today. After condemn
ing the tariff act of 1894 and urging
the necessity of concerted action, the
call concludes:
We. therefore, on behalf of the trade. call
a convention of the lumber industry of the
United States, to be held at the Grand hotel,
in the city of Cincinnati, on Tuesday, the 10Th
day of December, 1896, to which convention
every lumbermen's organization of the United
States, whether local, state or sectional. or
devoted to any particular branch of-the lun-
herring Industry Is invited and urged to send
delegates. The invitation is furthermore" ex-
tended to individual members of the lumber
trade to be present and to take part in the
deliberations and action of the meeting.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
Sent Ont to the Workhouse.

May Williams and Andrew Williams had a
fitting finale policeman locked both of
them up, the woman being charged with
vagrancy and the man with disorderIy con-
duct. They were in the municipal court yes
terday morning and May was fined $25 or
thirty days, while Andy escaped with the
lighter punishment of SIS or fifteen days.
James Scott pleaded guilty to a charge of
vagrancy. Judge Holt asked him if he had
any place to go to. He replied that he could
think of no place better adapted to his i'm
mediate wants than the workhouse, and he
was accordingly given twenty day
straight" sentence.
John Gordon changed his plea of not guilty
10 guilty of petit larceny, and was promptly
fined $40 or forty days.
Andrew Johnson was also fined $40 or
forty days on a charge of petit larceny.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02

The coroner's jury, which commenced an
inquest upon the remains of William BARLEY,
Sunday, concluded its labors in an adjourned
meeting yesterday morning. The following
verdict was reached:
I'VE, the coroner's jury, after careful
consideration of the facts, so far as known.
and the evidence introduced in this case, and
being sworn to determine how, when and
where William BARLEY reached his death,
find that he came to his death Nov. %, be-
tween the hours of 1880 o'clock and 10 O'Clock,
In the flag tower at Marshall street and Seven
teenth avenue northeast, from conclusion OF
the brain, induced by wounds received ac-
cidentally upon the head in manner to the
iurV unknown. ="
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
HIS HEART TOO BIG FOR HIS BODY
Remarkable Physical Condition Re-
veaIed by the Death of an Oregon


PORTLAND Or Nov. 29.-John Randolph,
of 1913 North fifteenth street. died tonight be-
cause his heart had enlarged to the size Of
bulIock's. He had just seated himself at
the table, when he fell suddenly forward and
expired Coroner Koehner held inquest
with an autopsy. The condition of the mans
heart as revealed by the surgeons surprised
the DOCTORS How it had been possible for
him to exist, much less perform the hard
labor by which he supported himself and
family for years past, is marvel to the
surgeons.
Randophs heart was SO enlarged that
messing into the cavities of the chest II had
so reduced the cellular space of the lungs
that only about one-ffth Of the air cells
could be brought into place. The enlargement
downward had interfered with the stomach
in such manner that it is impossible to
conceive hoy any but LIQUID food could be
taken by the man. Yet the poor fellow had
daily appeared on the docks ready for work,
and when given it tried the utmost to hold
I'D his end. 1t is amazing that he could have
taken sufficient oxygen into his compressed
lungs to enable him to walk, much less trun-
die a cargo truck for the air he inhaled at
each breath was less than required by a
healthy six-year-old lad.
He had for years been doing the arduous
Randolph was a widower with three young
children. The Oldest girl looked after the
household duties. He had not complained of
any serious pain beyond a shortness of
breath at times.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
Lost His Plug of Tobacco.

George Gregory, of 1106 Emerson avenue
north, proved a bitter disappointment to two
hold-up artists who challenged him Monday
evening He was On his way home at g
O'Clock. and when the corner of Tenth
avenue and Fourth street north, two villain
ous-looking individuals sprang out from the
shadow of a building with the customary,
Throw up your hands,.
Confident in not having an article of
value about his person, Gregory promptly
elevated his hands and cody remarked:
Help yourselves, gentlemen
The men went through his pockets and
were forced to content themselves with a
plug of tobacco.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
Looked for work in vain.

Michael Monahan, his old frame chilled
through and through by the bitter cold
sank UNCONSCIOUS to the walk at the Bridge
square end the steel arch bridge, shortly
after II O'Clock yesterday morning. officer
Frank Butler was notified and Monahan was
removed to the city hospital He partly re-
covered consciousness on his way to the hos
pital, and in his lucid moments told a pitiful
tale of want and suffering.
He said that he was a stranger in the city
ard had no friends relatives He had
spent the previous day tramping the streets
looking for work. which he had been unable
to find. At the hospital the old man was
provided with comfortable quarters and given
a chance to satisfy Is gnawing hunger.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-02
North American Annual

The annual meeting of the North American
Telegraph company was held yesterday after
noon at the general Offices of the company in
this city. All of the cd cheers were re-
elected, with the exception of w. H. Eustis
to the office of secretary, which office will
hereafter be held by the general manager.
The list Of officials as it will be during the
coming year, is: c. M. Lorlng, president; H.
A. futile, general manager and secretary
H. F. Brown, treasurer; w. II. Eustis, at
torney. New directors were elected as fol-
lows: W. H. Dunwoody and r. b. Semple.
The report of the business cone curing the
past year and the general, condition of the
affairs of the company was very satisfactory