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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-19

nary activity, until the court is DESERT
ed and known throughout Germany as
the court of parvenus. the poor crea-
ture continues to take himself serious
~. as sort of drill sergeant of Provi-
dence."
The reverse suffered by Gen. West
mascott's brigade in the Bara valley is
In the nature of disaster. When the
euphemisms are translated the story
appears to be that the most powerful
force ever sent to the border has been
bundled out Of Afridiland neck and
crop. On top of this comes the news
that IL Is the intention Of Sir William
Lockhart, the British commander in
chief. to invade the country in another
direction. The reasons are obvious.
The government feels that something
must be done forthwith to retrieve
British prestige, and the Khyber pass
road, which the Afrldis closed about
six months ago, will probably be COM
paratively easily reopened. In the
meanwhile the worst impression has
been created in Great Britain by the
reiteration of the statement that the
rank and file OF at least four British
regiments showed decided lack of pluck
in the presence OF native regiments.
An officer at the front writes: This
worst is that the native troops have
seen the cowardice OF their white com
rades and they state openly that If any
Tommy Atkins is rude to them here
after they Will hammer him: and the
awful thing is, they can do So" 1t is
obvious that If the natives lose their
respect for British courage. Great
Brttain's hold on India is most pre-
carious. The whole fault seems TO lie
in expecting boys to do mems work
and in turning them adrift just when
they are becoming good soldiers. The
campaign cannot end before March and
the cost, fully $4,000, 900. will necessi-
tate the Intervention OF the British
treasury in order TO avert the bank
ruptcy of India.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-19
81 Christmas Skies and the
s. Star Of Bethlehem. E EEs sEFE

Christmas is not only a time of re-
joicing on Planet Earth, but even the
heavens are decked with their finest ar
ray of brilliants at this festive season
To appreciate the real glories of the
celestial sphere In the depth of winter,
Garrett P. Serviss advises US "to spend
a few clear nights in the rural districts
Of New York or New England, when
the hills, clad with sparkling blankets
of crusted snow, reflect the glitter of
the living sky. There one may detect
the delicate shade Of Sirius, the beau
tiful rose-red light of Aldebaran, the
rich orange hue of rBetelgeux, the blue
white radiance Of Rigel and the pearly
lustre of Capella."
This creamy white light makes 1t one
Of the most beautiful jewels in the
sky, and it is easily found, since a line
from Sirius upward through Betelgeux
points directly to this bright star. Cyg-
nus, the Swan, and part of the constel-
lation Cepheus are merged in the gilt
tering radiance of the Milky Way,
A broad and ample road, whose dust is gold
And pavement stars-as stars to thee appear.
The Milky Way. or Silver River Of
Heaven. as it is gracefully termed by
the Japanese winds in and out among
the stars of Cassiopea's chair" while
Perseus and Auriga are aglow with it's
sheen. Flowing by the feet Of the
Twins (GeminD and over the golden
tipped horns Of the Bull (Taurus), 1t
continues on its way eastward above
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-19
RESCUE OF GEN. PAYNE.
An Exhibition of Wonderful Bra
very That Cost Ten Lives.

THE most daredevil piece of heroism
I ever saw was by some negroes before
Fort Pillow, when l was prisoner in
side the fort and Gen. Payne was lying
in front of It with his leg shot off,
was the way Charles Cotton. of Com
pany c, of the One Hundred and Sixty
first New York infantry, began a story
Of valiant rescue that he told to some
negro veterans, says the Buffalo Elk
press.
Gen. Payne's leg had been shot of
in the first charge" he continued, land
he was lying hidden behind some
rocks in front of the fort when his
troops were forming plans to rescue
him. The scathing fire from the fort
swept that spot and no officer dared
to command any of his men to go to
certain death in what looked like
vain attempt to rescue their chief.
While the men were celebrating q
negro stepped up and said:
We might as we'll run our chances
now as any other time. and I, for one,
will make the attempt He was a
handsome fellow, and the spirit he dis
played was at once equaled by that of
eleven other negroes, who stepped out
and volunteered their services. A
stretcher was brought and four of them
started, but had only gone a few wards
NhSH every Que WAS SnOI dead A
moment after four others of the volun-
teers rushed out and. picking up the
stretcher, carried it few yards further
when they, too, were killed. The four
who were left went ahead as if nothing
had happened, and two of them came
back alive with the general, while the
other two were left dead at the pile of
rocks where Gen. Payne had been lying
Gen. Payne is still living and. l am
told. the two noble fellows who rescued
him have wanted for nothing since"
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Orion, drifting between the Great Dog
(Cauis Major and the little dog
Cams MINOR, with their bright signal
lights Procyon and the peerless Sirius.
The Great Bear CUrsa Major is be-
ginning to rise above the northeastern
horizon, the Pointers indicating the
Pole Star,
OF whose true fixed ind resting quality
There Is no fellow in the armament.
Between the Great Bear Orsa Major
and the Little Bear Ursa Minor coils
the Dragon Oraco), with it's cleaning
eyes beta and Gamma, 'oblique re
torted that askant cast cleaning fire
The Royal Family occupy a conspicu-
Gus position, the fair Andromeda being
nearly overheard, and above are Cas-
siopea, her mother, and Cephus. her
father, while near at hand is PerSeuS,
her gallant rescuer. The terrible sea
monster (Cetus}, that was sent to de-
YOUR her, is at safe distance low
the Twins (GeminD, the Bull CTaurus),
the Ram lAries), the Fishes pisces,
ard the Water Bearer (Aquarius) mark
part of the royal pathway of the Sun,
and are the signs of the zodiac. or
Houses of the Sum- as they are termed
By the Chinese.
The Great Dog (Cants Major and the
Little Dog (Canis MINOR are just max
ing their appearance in the East, while
the Harp Uyra), with the leading bril-
liant Vega, the Swan. Cygnus), the
Eagle (Aauita) and the Dolphin del
phinus) are setting in the West. The
glorious Orion is we'll in sight, though
not as upright as we would expect a
knightly hunter to, be-, and around a
faint star in his sword elings the misty
haze known as the Great Nebula OF
Orion: With its isles of light, its sill
very streams and gloomy CULTS of mys-
tic shade Orion wards off the attack
of the Bull (Taurus) with his shield and
treads on the Hare Oepus). The River
(iIridanus) occupies the southeaSterly
sky.
THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM.
But it is the Star of Bethlehem that
specially claims our attention at this
time of the year. The small star mark
cd Nova. 1872. and situated near tie
middle angle of the struggling W form
ed by the chief stars of Cessiopea, is
of interest rot only on account of it's
strange history, but from the fact of
it's being known as THE Star of Beth
lehem." though science rejects the
theory.
This star first attracted attention in
the year 1872, when it was observed
by the Danish astronomer, Tycho
Brahe. Returning one, evening from his
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-19
MINNEAPOLIS GLoBULEs.

David Belaseos THE Heart Of Maryland,
viii be given its first performance here al the
Metropolitan tomorrow night.
Judge Smith has made an order authorizing
the assignee of J. A. Shea &c Co, to sell 500
900 worth OF book accounts 10 0. q. Whlthead
for $11O this being the highest bid received.
D. c. Bell receiver of the City bank has
declared a dividend OF per cent, which
Fneans that Sic 600 will be distributed among
the creditors. The court has ordered the div
idend paid.
c. A Carlson, an employee at Elevator B.
BRYANT and Chestnut avenues, was hit in the
head with q piece Of iron yesterday morning
and was badly injured. He was taken to st.
Barnabas hospital.
Rev. Sydney Corbett formerly pastor OF
St Marks church, Minneapolis, and the Prot
estant Episcopal church Of the Transhgura-
ton. Philadelphia, died suddenly Friday night
at his home in the latter city OF heart dis
ease
AT PIney Ridge" new southern play,
from the pen of David Higgins, originally
produced at the Academy or Music in New
York VIII be seen in this city for the mrs.
time at the Bijou, inaugurating Christmas
weeks engagement, commencing this after
noon with d matinee.
A petition OF the stockholders OF the Glad
stone Electric Lighting and Power company,
which has had headquarters in this city for
the dissolution of the company, was granted
by Judge Johnson yesterday morning. The
stockholders were John W. Kendrick, John
Woods Ruth E. Tice, Edwin S. Tice and R.
II. Relf
The following committee has been appointed
to make arrangements for the Democratic
gathering il this city JAM II: C. NJ. Foote,
P B. Winston. J. W. Lawrence, NJ Breas
lauer L. NJ. Rand, L. B. Clement, A. T.
Ankeny. C. A. Quist, William Baldwin, G. W.
Archard and W. A. Daniel
The big 36-inch mains which are to carry
water to the new reservoir Will begin their
task b. Christmas day. The castings which
have delayed the inspection OF the pipes are
on the ground and are being placed in POSI-
tion as fast as the weather will permit City
Engineer Cappelan thinks that everything viii
be ready for the test in few days.
A petition for letters of administration OF
the estate Of Judge J. NJ. Shaw, has been
fled with the probate court showing that the
estimated value of the estate is $40, 900 OF per-
sonal property, improved city property of $685.
Goe unimproved worth So. 615, farm property
of $4S5 and wild land worth $500 There are
four heirs Ellen A. Shaw, Mabel Shaw
Langdon, Bertha Shaw and John E. Shaw.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-19
Massage by Jets Of Water.
They Now Take the Place of Masseurs.

and another which contFols the supply
of cold water. and shs rfvolving water
in the tank can thus b fixed at any
desired temperature
Before the waters Is; turned on you
may look into the tub and see the little
holes or perforationsc in the sides. These
are not great in diameter, but they
form powerful combination when
they get down TO business. Now the
water is turned. IT is regulated at
temperature Of 1861 degrees. You may
put in your hand and feel that 1t is
warm and pleasant. Up comes the
water to the top Of theI tub and you
think that it is about TO flow over the
sides and onto the floor. But it isn't.
1t stops where 1t is. Again you put in
your hand. You have barred your arm
to the shoulder. You let your arm sink
into the warm water and with your
free hand you hold in place the cloth
which is to prevent the water from
splashing when the jets begin to give
you action
You do not feel anything. No? and
then you glance at the wall and the in
dictator ON it, The hand is quiet
and pointing TO zero. Softly, how
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-19
Alb EUROPE LAUGHS
UTTERANCES OF WILLIAM AT KEEL
THE JOKE OF THE
WEEK.
Is STARK, STARING MAD"
LONDON'S VIEW OF THE CONDI-
TION o FTHE YOUNG WAR
LORD.
S STARK STARING MAD"
ENGLISH PRESTIGE IS DAMAGED.
Strongest Force Ever Sent to the
Border Driven Buck by the
Warlike Tribesmen.
Office Hours-e. a. m. to s p. q

LONDON, Dec. 1s.-The general opin-
ion of the display at Kiel is voiced by
a diplomats remark: 1T is a great pity
that Germany. having an easy. safe
and simple. though slightly piratical
piece of work on hand, should not be
able to perform it without setting the
whole world laughing" The papers are
full of comment on the subject The
Times says: The august utterances
are worthy of heroes of melodrama and
would seem high flown to modern ideas
IL uttered by Philip H., as he dis
patches the Armada, or Columbus, as
he started to carry the dominion of
Spain over the oceans. The kaiser
evoked memories of Metz and Sedan to
encourage Prince Henry to keep n
stout heart as he faced the perils OF
the Suez canal and the terrors Of the
China seas. Prince Henry's peroration
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-19
MRS. HOWE NEED NOT HAVE PER-
ISHED IN THE GRAND FORKS
FIRE.
STAID WITH HER HUSBAND.
WOULD NOT DESERT THE HELP
LESS INVALID TO SAVE HER
OWN LIFE.
ONLY TWO LIVES WE'RE LOST.
other Missing People Accounted
fOr-Narrow Escape for Theat-
rieaI People

GRAND FORKS, N. D.. Dec. 1S.-The
loss of life in the Hotel Daeotah fire
was confined to two Mr.. and Mrs Howe
are now definitely known to have per-
ished. The others who were missing
have all been accounted for. Mr.. Howe
was suffering from an attack of rheu-
matism and could not leave his bed.
Neighbors urged Mrs. Howe to save
herself. and she replied that she would
remain with her husband They both
had narrow escapes from burning to
death during the Syndicate fire nearly
a year ago.
One of the curious things about the
fire of yesterday morning was the es-
cape of the members of the woman
in Black company, which had eX-
hibited in the opera house the pre-
ceding evening. The members Of the
company were located on the third
floor, in rooms along the same corri-
dor, and upon going upstairs one lady,
Mrs. Everhart, positively refused to
retire until she had located the fire
escape. Amid the laughter and jesting
of her companions the search for the
escape was commenced, and the de-
sired exit was finally found. The
knowledge thus obtained saved a dozen
lives, as the lady not only used the
escape herself, but conducted to it her
dazed and bewildered friends.
A. G. Howe was a prominent Mason
and member of the C. A. r. He be-
came disabled by rheumatism over a
year ago, and, after being burned out
in the Syndicate fire. in which he al
most lost his life, he went to Mount
Clemens, Mich, where he spent the
summer. He had returned but few
days ago. Mrs. Howe was a sister of
Mrs. Ellis, of the Buckingham ST.
Paul
The spot where the remains of the
victims must lie is covered ten feet
deep with debris, which is yet too hot
to approach.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-19
photographic Office for Duluth.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1S.-At the request of
Representative Morris. the secretary of the
navy today issued an order for the establish
ment of a branch photographic office at Du-
luth: The sundry civil bill. passed az the last
session of the Fifty-Fourth congress. con-
taiEed al appropriation for this purpose, but
this measure was not signed by President
Cleveland. Representative Morris secured the
retention Of the item in the sundry civil bill
passed at the extra session. and the navy
department will now detail an officer to take
charge OF this office. A vast amount of
Information OF interest to shipping interests
on Lake Superior will be collected by the
photographer in charge
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-19

one Of our jeunesse doree. II seems that he
is very careful with his yearly income, and
although he is entertained everywhere Es
only pays his party calls. Even when he
takes the girls to the theater (annua,lyb he
walks them there because II IS more
healthy"
However. on this occasion he rode with the
girl and just after he had put the money in
the slot said:
It's a funny thing"
What's a funny thing?" said Miss Blue
grass.
Why. have YOU never thought OF it, he
answered in measured tones that a nickel
is the interest on a dollar for whole year."
Miss Bluegrass tainted. But she walked
home !-Louisvlle Courer-JOurnal.
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was closed by a specimen of almost
Byzantine self abasement, unique in
the annals Of modern Europe"
The Saturday Review thinks the
nickname Of William the Witless" is
no longer adequate, adding that he Is
stark, staring mad" Continuing, the
Saturday Review remarks: 'In spite OF
the ominous fact that he has alienated
the newspapers and professors. insult
ed the greatest mobiles when they ven-
tured to disagree with his extraordi-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-19
Youth Dropped His $50.

Anton Bierber, young man from Morris,
Mimi, came to Minneapolis yesterday, and
in a short time had become alienated from
the sum Of $40 which constituted his stock
IN trade. He met affable stranger, who
led him into a saloon on Washington avenue
south. His new found acquaintance repre-
scented himself as a detective, and to pre-
vent his arrest, the victim was made to be
lieve that he would have to pay $40. which
he did. After thinking ever the matter ne
concluded that he had been swindied and
told his story to the police.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-19
IT Was a Fight on Lind.

Senator E. G. Potter returned yesterday
from the annual meeting Of the state dairy
association at New Ulm. He expressed him.
self as well pleased at the work OF the con-
vention He admitted that something OF
political fight cropped out in connection with
the election Of officers and that to some eX-
tent it was q fight between John Lind and ).
D. Peterson and to Peterson went the credit
of victory. The Minneapolis diary board of
trade received many compliments from the
DELEGATES
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-19
Imposed a Heavy Fine

Charles LIE Claire paid a fine of $50 yester-
day in the municipal court, where he was
arraigned on charge Of vagrancy. His COM
psnions, W. C. Brown, Harry Hoag, Annie
Hoag and Theresa Hoag were dismissed. The
five were arrested Friday night by officers
Conroy and Butler, who were suspicious Of
the intentions of the party, who are alleged
to have been about to start for Hurley, Wis.
The entire party was charged with yagrancy
for want of sufficient proof on another charge
of a more serious character and in the court
only LIE Claire could not give good &C
count of himself.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-19
Wreck on Great Western.

CEDAR RAPIDS. To-, Dec. 1S.-Great West
ern passenger train No. 2, going east, WIS
wrecked between Dunkerton and Farbank
about 2 o'clock this mcrninfg and Engineer
HELEN was probably fatally scalded.
double headed freight had broken IN two
when running out of DunkeTton. and the
caboose and three cars were struck by the
passenger q short time later, while running
at a high rate OF speed. Only the engine left
the track. but the engineer went down with
this. Hot water and steam from the boiler
terribly scalded him. Aside from a severe
shaking up, all the passengers escaped In
fury
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-19
Wheels VIII Not Go Free.

The Minnetonka roads have reached an
agreement by which bicycle riders will be
obliged to pay Is cents for the transportation
of bicycles The business of carrying wheels
on the trains to Minneapolis has grown TO
such proportions that ii was both expensive
and difficult, and the roads claim that they
are obliged to adopt the rate for their own
rrotec+ion
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-19

until Dec. n, had In It proviso to the
effect that 1t might be continued at the op-
ton Of the court This proviso made 1t pos
sible to continue the bond at the option OF
the court, without further consultation with
the sureties. In line with this provision, an
order has been made extending the bond until
Jan. 10, so that Durham can have his liberty
until that date.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-19
stevens Will Investigate.

WASHINGTON Dec 1S.-Congrcssmsn
Stevens. during the holiday recess, VIII make
a thorough investigation of the proposed plan
for making a division Of Fort smelling ana
when congress reconvenes will probably have
a bill drafted for this purpose. He says that
tie reservation is large enough to accommo-
date the cavalry and artillery force, so that
all arms of the service can be represented at
this post Minnesota members viii be a unit
in supporting any bill of this character
Stevens may introduce.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-19
Levy on Water Mains.

DULUTH, Mimi, Dec. 1S.-The sheriff this
afternoon levied on the mains Of the Duluth
issued under judgments for personal prop
erty taxes for 1894, 1895 and 1856 amounting
to $35 coo. Notices were posted IN the usual
form, advertising sale under execution Jan.
T. There is an interesting question involved,
as a mortgage is being foreclosed In the
United States court, commissioner having
been appointed to make the sale, and the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-19
Court Adjourns at Albert Lea.

Special to the Globe.
ALBERT LEA, Mimi, Dec. 1S.-Distrct
court adjourned today until Feb. I. but Judge
Whytock will hold court open TO accommodate
those who desire second citizenship papers.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-19

was white and extremely bright. 1t
then became yellowish. zafterward of a
lurid color like Mars, and finished with
pale, livid white resembling tn color
Of Saturn"
In the years 945 and 1864 brilliant
stars appeared in the same region Of
the heavens. and we may suspect them
to be one and the same star with
period of 314 years. 1t is to be noted
that the period from 945 to 1864 being
319 years and that from 1854 to 1872 be-
ing only 308 years, the period OF this
star Of Goodricke is correct in sup
posing the three outbursts to have oc-
Cured in the same starr would seem
to be diminishing. At any time
then this star might now blaze out in
the region between Cassiopea and Cep-
heus, for more than 304 years have AZ
ready passed since its last outburst.
In fact, the new" star (termed B Cas-
siopea) can still be perceived shoulder
ing in the spot where 1T once blaZed.
Not only is it variable to the extent
of nearly a magnitude. but it frequent
ly seems nebulous. with occasional lur-
id flashes of momentarily increased
brightness"
PROF. YOUNGS VIEWS.
Prof. Young. in writing on this sub
ject, expresses himself as follows:
There has been an entirely unfounded
notion that this star may have been
identical with the Star of Bethlehem
it being imagined that the star is per-
fodically variable, with a period Of 314
years. If so, 1t might have been ex-
pected to reappear in 1886, and 1t was
so expected by certain persons, as
sign Of the second coming of the Lord
1t is difficult to see how the idea came
to be generally prevalent, as it Ger
tainly has been. Probably every as
tronomer Of note has received hundreds
of letters on the subject. At Green
wich a printed circular was prepared
and sent out as a reply to such in
euiries.' General Astronomy. p, 4S1)
No new star" as some have wildly
imagined. could have possibly behaved.
in the natural order Of things, in sucn
a way as to justify the description
given in the Gospel. according to st.
Matthew 1t is certain that the star
of Bethlehem" was not any celestial or
atmosphere phenomenon known to
science, and it can only be explained
as a purely miraculous appearance.
Nevertheless, it is pleasant to associate
the supposed Star Of Bethlehem" with
the bright Christmas stars that glad
den many a sad heart at this joyous
season, recalling the good tidings OF
great joy which shall be to all people"
And on earth announcing peace, good
will toward men,"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-19
Homestenders Get Patents.

ST. CLOUD. Mimi. Dec. lS.-At the local
patents to homesteads in this district were
received. The notices now being sent out
and these viii make most appropriate Christ
mas gifts from Uncle Samuel.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-19
Leper VIII BE Deported

CALEDONIA. y. D., Dec. 1S.-Peter Rodal
the Norwegian, whose well-developed case OF
leprosy has been before mentioned, viii prob
ably be returned to Norway. Rodal's father
died of leprosy some years ago and his two
year-old son has recently shown signs OF be-
ing afflicted in similar manner.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-19
Hastings Mortality.

Special to- the Globe.
HASTINGS Mimi, Dec. 1S.-Stiles E. Tut
tie died from heart disease at the residence
of bis sn, Aid T.. E. Tuttie. today. aged
81 years. He was a pioneer resident, and
universally respected