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Middletown transcript., 1897-10-09

Secretary Wilson's plan of having all
the seeds distributed by the Depart
ment of Agriculture sent in bulk to
Washington and tested before being
sent out cannot he carried ,out owing to
the construction of the act sppropriat-
ing the money to purchase the seeds.
A decision of Comptroller Tracewell,
of the Treasury rendered at the re-
quest of Secretary Wilson, says the
seeds can be purchased already put up
in packages and labelled for distribu-
tion. In his annual report, Secretary
Wilson will probably recommend
change In the wording of the seed
clause of the next appropriation bill.
Middletown transcript., 1897-10-09

Johnnie-"I feel sure our dog bit
that tramp
Papa-''Did the tramp say soP'
Johnnie-"No, but the dog looks
SICK"
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Our Wornan's
.....Column
THROWING RICE AND SLIPPERS.

IuC A10AOo AO@O
Journal Edward
w. Box notes the
abuse of the pret-
ty costume of
casting a small
parcel of rice or a
dainty slipper af-
ter a departing
bride and groom
an unspoken God
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Ex Congressman Niedringh aus, of
st. Louis, who is visiting Washin gton,
said: 81 think we have entered on
career of prosperity that bids fair to
be permanent. I am out Of politics
now, but believe that everything is
favorable to the continuance Of the
Republican party in power. The adj
ministration is proceeding in eau
tious and conservative way on all the
great questions of the day and Is de-
servedly popular"
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A vigorou protest against the ac-
tim of the Board of Naval officers
which recommend the establishment of
ten liew dry DICKS at various places,
without mentioning League Island was
made 10 Secretary Lnng by Senator
Primrose, and r. preventative BiDg-
ham. The PeuusylyAniaas insisted that
League Island had always been con-
sidered one of the best places in the
county for a dry DICK, as it is situated
brycnd The reach Of hostile suns, in
fresh water, and close to the largest
supply Of labor in the United States.
Secretary Long dill not indicate his in
ten,ious, bus he called attention to the
Naval Board being only advisory, and
said he was not bound to accept their
recommendation as his own.
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"Is Nora going to leavefn
aYes. but she said she would give az
. certificate Of good character y
Middletown transcript., 1897-10-09

"Whose immense funeral procession
is that ?',.~
"He was one of the richest hotel
men in the country"
"Of what hotel was he proprietor"
she wasn't any proprietor. He was
the head waiter"
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speed. s'The dainty slipper" he also
says, 'shas been transformed into the
shoe of doubtful origin, and thrown
with force and accuracy, causing no end
of discomfort. And this is what two
pretty customs have degenerate ed into.
They have been vulgarized, and, there
fore, the sooner they pass into disuse
the better. The sentiment of the Gus
toms has been lost. Rice and shoes are
no longer omens of good luck. The
modern thrower of them has trans
formed them into missiles with which
to annoy and mortify the bride and
groom. The better class of people have
already begun to substitute the shower
Of rose petals, and this new and far
more beautiful idea is rapidly being
followed. We might have preserved
the old customs, bu' vs. have not.
Henceforth, promiscuous rice-throw-
ing and the casting of old shoes at we'd
dings will be left to the Doors of our
modern society. into whose hands these
acts have fallen, and who seem hap
piest when they can convert the grace
full customs of olden times into pr acti-
cal jokes"
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Mrs. Mary Page, widow Of the late
Elder D. D. Page, has been called to
the pastorate of the Washington Street
Advent Christian Church, Concord,
N. H., and she will assume pastoral
duties September 1. She was licensed
to preach by the New Hampshire Con-
ference last October, and is the second
woman to be licensed in that State.
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Washington
Letter

earned it by his record in Congress as
Governor Of Ohio. No man knows
better than he that bis enemies and the
enemies of the Republican party have
been hoping ever since the day he was
inaugurated that he would commit this
government to some radical policy,
either domestic or foreign, that would
result in checking the prosperity now
so generally spread over the country.
by creating scare. But from the day
he was nominated, Maj. Mckinley has
firmly believed that his administration
was destined to start the people of the
country up III an era of great prosper
ity, and has been fully determined that
it was his duty, duty in harmony
with his inclin4ti)ns, to help along
prosperity in every possible way, in
stead of doing anything that would
likely letard it. His enemies thought
lie had fallen into their trap when it
was cabled from Europe that an ulti-
matum has been submitted to Spain.
but they were badly mistaken. The
proposition submitted to Spain was a
peaceable one, intended to help along
prosperity in the United States. by
bringing about peace in Cuba and
restoration of the commerce of$l00. 900,
000a year we had with the island before
the present revolution began, as will
be seen when the instructions to Min
lister Woodford are made public. Maj.
Mckinley has no ambition to add any
new laurels to his military record, but
be aspires to have his administration
linked in the minds of the people with
good times for everybody, believing
with most sensible persons that the
triumphs of commerce and industry are
much better and greater than the
triumphs of war.
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Open Nights Until 9 O'Clock
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Mrs. Susan B. Anthony in recent
speech at a dinner, given her by the
women of Adams, Mass. said: "If you
want to do anything in token of the
service have been permitted to do,
the Way to give that token is to put on
your armor and do what you can to Sc
cure equality for women, their equal
share IN government. !"
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tThere are,e said Mr.. Wingleby,
''certain household odJrs that are in
separable from true home. Thus l
wouldn't give much for home in
which you dill not get regularly every
morning the delightful edor of freshly
ground and freshly made coffee; an
appetizer for breakfast. And expect
one regularly once week, on Mon
days, the permeating odor of hot water
and soap that marks the weekly wash
day.
"Du,ing a period of few weeks re-
Gently, where there was temporary
vacancy in the household staff, 1
missed something. What it was I
couldn't guess, but when the time for
it came l was conscious of something
wanting. 1 know now what it was, it
was the Monday morning soap and
water.
"For time Mrs. Wingleby had put
the washing out; but now that the do
mestic staff is filed again it is once
more doue at home. Oacs more on
Monday mornings now | get the soapy,
steamy smell, and home is home
again.
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A Good Investment.

On receipt of ten cents cash or in stamps
generous sample will be mailed of the
most popular Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure
ely Cream Balm) sufficient to demon
strate its great merit. Full size Soc.
ELY BROTHERS,
Sc Warren st. New York City.
l suffered from Catarrh three years; it
got so bad I could not work; 1 used two
bottles of Ely's Cream Balm and am entire.
ly we'll; would not be without it.-A. G.
Clarke, 341 Shawnut Ave-, Boston.
Middletown transcript., 1897-10-09

The best joke of the honeymoon sea-
son is told by Southern hotel-kseper.
The male half of the new partnership
registered like this: august Buerger
and wife," He remained one day, and
when be stepped up to ask the amount
of his bill the clerk said it would be
S4.
"Four dollars" Mr.. Buerger said;
"why, your rates are rather high, aren't
theyP"
"No, guess not; that's only So
day."
"But 1 have been here only one day. y
ST know, but it's $4 the clerk re-
piled.
"How do you figure ethat?" the new
ly welded man asked, as he leaned
over the,couuter with frown of per.
plexity on his otherwise blissful feat
ures.
swell, there's yourself, one day, 81;
and there's your wife, one day. 81; two
and two make four.''
Then the fellow slammed his fst
down on the register, while crimson
flush of blood suffnsed his cheeks.
swell, I'll swear" he cried, "If |
didn't forget all about her I'll eat my
hat. Here, take this v, keep the
change and say nothing about it |
please"
But the clerk dIdn't keep the change |
so didn't think there was any reason |
why he shouldn't tell the story.
50
1t a man wishes TO live happily and |
cOntentedly he should make determi-
nation, under every circumstances, to
live within bis income. 1t is not diff |
fcult matter to do when once strong
will is exercised. Half the misery and
wretchedness we meet with in this
world is occasioned by negIecting this !
golden rule of life. How many anxious /
days and weary nights have been
passed; how many households have
been broken W; how many kind hearts
have been changed; how many affec.
tionate disposi,ions have been soured
by men living beyond their meaus. It
Is an old adase that "when want comes
in at the door love flies out at tho win
dow. !
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Abel,
HuIdy and the Ram.
THE STORY A BAcKwooDs LANDLORD
CAN'T HELP TELLING.

ICE l was pass
ing through the
little town of
Greenvilie, i n
the Pennsylvania
hemIock belt, -
said John Gill
bert, the travel
ing groceryman,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-17
HOLD-UP ARTISTS. 5
"TaIi and Short Men Relieve
North Dakota Stranger.


North Dakota Stranger.
A pair Of hold-up artists were abroad last
night and at the point Of revolyers robbed
o. L. Rude, of Willow, N. D., of $40 in
money.
The footpads selected the vicinity of Sixth
and broadway for the scene Of their opera
ton, where a safe hiding place was afforded
by the sheds and blind" street used as a
hay market. No violence was shown the
victim of the stick-up," and after relieving
their heels In the direction of Wacouta street.
The affair was reported to the police, who
have some hopes of experimenting the high
waymen, as good description of them was
furnished by Mr.. Rude.
Mr.. Rude arrived in St. Paul yesterday
morning from Rich Valley, MIMI, route
to his home in North Dakota, and having
friends on Dayton's bluff, after wandering
about the city during the day, decided to
visit them last evening. He left his friends
house about half past 10 O'Clock and rode in
an East Seventh street car to the corner of
Broadway street, where he, aIighted with the
intention of taking a short cut to a hotel
near the union depot, where he had engaged
a room for the night in order that he might
not miss an early train north this morning.
Turning up Sixth street, Mr.. Rude had gone
scarcely dozen yards when two men wear
ing black masks over their faces, jumped
out from the shadows and demanded hands
up. The mandate was emphasized by two
ugly looking revolvers held uncomfortably
close to his head, and the frightened stranger
DIT OEC0 el0Vdt0us as ordered. Inc IOOI-
pads were evidently sexperts at the business,
and while one kept. Mr. Rude covered with
his revolver, the other hurriedly ransacked
his pockets. Further than admoniton to
keep quiet under penalty Of his life, the thugs
INDUCED in no conversation with their vic
tim, and after securing his wallet containing
the money, briefly instructed him to make
no cutlery until theyewere out Of sight. The
affair was expedi$iously accomplished that
almost before Mr.. Rude realized the situa-
ton his assalants had vanished. Hurrying
back to Seventh street, MIR. Rude met Officer
Gibbons, and informed him of the robbery.
A description Of the men was at once sent
out from the central station by Capt. Rou-
leau, with Instructions to the police to in
vestigate all suspicious characters, but up
to an e.rly hour this morning no arrests had
been made.
TIE footpads are described as tall and a
short man." both of whom appeared to be
young men, between the ages of twenty
five and thirty years. They were dressed in
dark clothes, with SLOUGH hats pulled down
over their eyes and wore no overcoats. The
masks worn by the men were of black CLOTH
and covered their faces with the exception
of the eyes.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-17
SPANISH DETACHMENT SURPRISED
BY THE REBELS AND PRACTI-
CALLY WIPED OUT.
SEARCHING FOR PACIFICOS
OBJECT OF THE VICTIMS WAS TO
ATTACK A NON-COMBATANT
CAMP.
INFLICTED A LOSS OF OVER 100.
Maj. BIancO Hernandez, of UnsavOry
Fame, Among Those slaughtered
by the Insurgents.

HAVANA, Feb. ia detachment
from Gen. Garcias columns made a
dash upon one of Col Renso's encamp-
ments near Matanzas last week, and
in two hours defeated the Spanish, in
f1icting loss of over 100. The Span
ish had been sent out to destroy
camp of pacificos and had encamped for
the night. The insurgents fell upon
them about midnight, and, though
greatly inferior in numbers, the sur
prise was so complete that they routed
the Spanish completely Among others,
the Spanish lost Maj. Blanco Herman
DEE, great friend and close companion
to Maj. Fondevilla, of Guanabacoa
butcher fame
One of Gen. Arrangements bands was
defeated in this province last Sunday,
fifteen miles out from the city by a
band of guerrillas under Maj. Rio. The
insurgents were outnumbered, but they
fought fiercely, and the Spanish loss
was double that of the Cubans. {.
A local newspaper describes the Las
Recogidas house of refuge, the only
women's jail in the city, as filthy and
improper place.. in which are found
black and degraded women and GRIM
1nals with blood-stained hands together
with ladies Of high social standing ar
rested on political charges. All Of the
inmates of the Jail are compelled to
associate during the day in a large
court where the washing and cooking
is conducted. At night they are gath
cred in dark, nasty rooms without any
sanitary convenience. In these rooms
seventy-four women Of all sorts are
quartered, although there is space for
barely forty. The prison has cells and
stocks constructed in plantation style.
The newspaper which calls attention
to this condition Of affairs pronounces
1T a disgrace to the city, and says that
1T expects to see steps taken for the
purpose of correcting the faults of the
jail and preventing honest ladies from
living in this manner with degraded
criminal women. The paper says it is
impossible to believe that the author
tiles are aware Of the facts, otherwise
they would remedy the defects of the
prison which are repulsive to human
sentiments and contrary to morality
and religion.
The Union Constitutional publishes
an article violently attacking the cor
respondents Of the New York daily
papers for the details which they have
published concerning the situation on
the island of Cuba.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-17
Excursion Rates to Washington.

For the benefit Of those desiring to witness
the inauguration Of the next president Of the
will sell excursion tickets at one fare for the
round trip from all points on its lines in Ohio,
Indiana and Illinois. Tickets will be sold
March L, and 8, valid for return until March
s. Similar tickets via B. & o. R. R., will
be sold by all the railroads thro lghout the
West. In addition to being the shortest
and most direct line to Washington, the B. &
.. passes through a region of greater scenic
magnificence and historic interest than any in
all America. Passengers also have the option
of travelling via Akron and Pittsburg or via
Bellaire and Grafton either going or return
ing. The through trains of the B. & O.
are vestibuled throughout. equipped with
Pullman sleepers, and the dining car service is
unsurpassed. Information in detail will be
cheerfully furnished upon application by l.. s.
Allen, assistant general passenger agent B.
.. r. r., Grand Central station. Chicago.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-17
CHARGED WITH LARCENY.
Mrs. A. WaIrath Arrested on Com.
plaint of j. C. Chandler.

Mrs. A. Walrath, alias Mrs. Waldron.
was brought to this city from Mime
apolis by Detective Gruber yesterday
and lodged at the central police sta
ton on the charge of grand larceny
The woman was arrested ON a warrant
sworn out by J. G. Chandler, railroad
man, who accuses her Of stealing $40
i'll money, a gold filled watch valued at
$50 and a 5000 certificate of deposit Oh
the Bank of Minnesota, at the Pitts
burg hotel on East Seventh street the
night Of Feb. 5. Chandler claims that
when he retired his property was safe
ly tucked away in the pockets of his
clothing, and that when he awoke
the next morning, his goods and chat
tells and all the ready cash he possessed
were missing. Chandler lodged a COM
plaint against the woman and the af-
fair was placed in the hands of De-
tective Gruber. who traced her first
to Minneapolis. then to Bay City, Wis,
and later back to Minneapolis. where
she was taken into custody yesterday
Mrs. Walrath denies the charge against
her. refusing to make any statement in
connection with the alleged theft The
woman is married and has a husband
and two children living in this city.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-17
Summer,a Sunahine

Would be very very welcome Just now. II
is as plentiful and free as the air in South
ern California at this very moment This ex-
treme cold weather Is growing more tiresome
every day. Why not give your nervous sys-
tenn rest. and build up your strength for
the summers labors by spending a few weeks
in the neighborhood Of Los Angeles? 1t is
but short trip. and the shortest and most
pleasant route is via the Chicago Great West
ern, Kansas City and the Santa Fe. A COM
Portable tourist sleeping car leaves ST. Paul
every Tuesday at 1880. a. m, and arrives at
Los Angeles at noon on the following Satur-
day, avoiding any Sunday travelling Ticket
and berth rates are extremely low just now
G.. E. Robb. Ticket Agent, Fifth and Robert
streets. will be glad to furnish detailed infor-
nation s5E
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-17
THE BUSY WORLD.

Neil Finch, of Tracy, is at the Ryan,
H. C. Crawford, of Duluth, is at the Wind
Sor.
E. c.. Clement. of Helena, is at the Clar-
endon.
o. Holden, of Duluth, is a guest at the
Ryan.
H. L. Henry. offs Mankato. is a guest at
the Ryan.
A. w. Wright, of Austin, is registered at
the Windsor.
v. B. Seward, of Marshall is a guest at
the Windsor.
William Strong, of Willow City, N. D., is at
the Merchants.
B. 1. De Groat, of Sank Center, is registered
at the Clarendon.
G. w. Holland of Brainerd, is registered
at the Merchants.
Seth w. Smith, of Ortonville, N. D., is a
guest at the Merchants
p. p Pomeroy, a former st. Paul news
paper man, is spending a short vacation in
this city. He is at present connected with
the Chicago Chronicle and is enjoying few
days rest after two months hard work in
connection with the OMAlley murder trial,
which resulted in the acquittal Of the Chi
cago alderman, Saturday night
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-17
Courts Must Settle If.

Michael j. Moriarity, a member of the In
dependent Sanitation company, was arrested
yesterday for cleaning out vault at 324 Smith
avenue, after having been refused a permit
for doing the work by the health department
When the case came to trial H. c.. Sinks of
the health department, testified that he had
received instructions from the corporation
attorney and the health commissioner to re-
fuse permits to the independent company, the
reason given for such course being that the
company did not own the plant which it
operated in. West st. Paul. which was in fact
the property of the city. Mr.. Moriarity
claimed the title to the property on which
the plant is located is in dispute, and is a
matter to be settled by the courts. Judge
Twohy took the case under consideration
until Feb 26
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-17
CONCERT BY THE CHAMBER MUSIC
ENSEMBLE ENJOYED AT PARK
CONGREGATIONAL.
ANOTHER EVENT Is PLANNED.
ST. PAUL. MOZART CLUB DECIDES
TO REPEAT ITS SUCCESS OF
SUNDAY NIGHT.
MUSIC AT ST. MIcHAEL's CHURCH.
St Paul POstOfice Band Gives an
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Events
on the Card.

The concert by the chamber music
ensemble under the auspices of the
Schubert club in Park Congregational
last evening was thoroughly enjoyable
and was we'll attended by music lovers
and friends of the club. Mrs. Porteous,
one of the best, if not the best, of
Minneapolis contralto singers, won new
admirers with her rich, warm voice.
She appeared in two numbers last
evening. the first with violin accom-
paniment by Mr.. Stevens, which was
encored. Her response was "Twicking-
ham Ferry"
The string quartette, composed of
Messrs. ShryOck, Pompe. Daniel and
Stevens, gave two numbers. For young
men the work is excellent and shows
a good understanding of the music at
tempted. Miss Eloise Shryock, the
young pianiste, cannot have too much
said in praise of her work. Miss Shry
ock is almost a self-cultiVated musician
and has never been outside of the Twin
Cities for instruction. She rendered
Wagner's "Siegmund's Love Song last
evening, and responded to an encore.
Heinrich HOevel, violinist, gave Bruch's
Concerto" one of the great master
pieces. The entire programme was
given by Minneapolis talent
Another concert by the chamber
music ensemble, under the auspices of
the Schubert club, will be given in Park
church April s. when the assisting art
lists will be Miss May Strong, pianiste;
Miss Maude Lambert, contralto; Ray
Shryock solo viOlinist, and the Schu-
bert club ladies' chorus under the di-
rection of Miss Shaw. The club has
made arrangements for the coming of
Max Heinrich, the celebrated baritone,
who will give a song recital In Park
church on the evening of Thursday,
Feb. 25.
At the close of the Schubert concert
last evening DR.. and Mrs. Davitt gave
a supper at their home on Grand ave-
nue. for the artists who participated.
Miss Fanny LOsey, Of La Crosse, Wis,
known for her skill with the violin, was
the guest of honor. Miss LOsey is a
niece of the host and hostess, and is
their guest at present. Among the
guests last evening were Mrs. Chas.
johnson and Mrs. PorteouS, of Min
neapOlis: Miss Wilson, Mr. and Mrs.
Russell Dorr Mrs. Finn, Edward San
ford Jr and members of the Schubert
club.
Mrs. Heming Fernstrom, Of Laurel
avenue has issued cards for a series
of attraetively arranged nuSicaieS the
first to take place Friday evening. Mrs.
Fernstrom is herself a finished pianist
and has arranged her evenings pro-
gramme with a musicians skill.
Miss Edith Morrow and Miss Grace
Crandall gave a valentine party Mon
day evening at the home of Miss Edith
Morrow. 265 Nelson avenue. The rooms
were prettily decorated with cut flowers
and hearts Of every size. Progress
sive cinch was played, and prizes were
won as follows: Gentlemen's head prize,
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tian in the afternoon, and New Orleans at
610 p. M Through sleeping car Chicago
to New Orleans, and dining car out of Chi
cago. This train will connect with the Plant
m, arriving at Thomasville at 100 p. NJ,
and Jacksonville at $3.50 D. m. There will
be also attached to this train at Evans
Vile sleeping for Jacksonville, via
Chattanooga and Atlanta, arriving at Atlanta
at a. M. and Jacksonville at $50 p. N.
For information regarding other service, ad-
135 East Sixth street Hotel Ryan,. st. Paul,
MINI.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-17
Suffering From Her Assault.

James Valentine and Herman Kinoss, the
two men who assaulted Mrs. Mary Michaud at
her home No. $40 Robert street, ten days
ago, were arraigned in the police court yes
terday, but were not placed on trial, as Mrs.
Michaud is still suffering from the effects
of the treatment she received at the hands
of the men end could not oappear in court
against them. The police claim to believe
that the men went to Mrs. Michaud's for
the purpose of robbery believing the woman
to have a sum of money about the place
The case was continued pending Mrs. NJ .eh-
aud's discharge from the city hospital.