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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-12-16

the service they have Just attended and
the fact that the day already broken in
to is to be given up to pleasuring to the
full extent of their ability, all these in
fuences not only combine to put every
body into the best of humor, but to pro-
duce an exultation Of spirits that drives
all care and worry into temporary obliv-
ion.
For those who are very piously dis.
posed this midnight mass by no means
completes the religious programme Of
the day, for if they so choose they may
again attend high mass at 10 o'clock,
vespers at 2 o'clock and benediction at
O'Clock, thus practically spending the
day in the church.
Not many, however, are SO devout as
all this, and the majority Of the men
go in for a good time, according to their
taste, whether it be to gather at the
tavern and play cards and checkers, or
to regale one another with we'll worn
stories garnished with tobacco and eau
de vie, or to engage in horse racing,
shooting matches and similar sports.
AS I have already stated, Jean Bap-
tiste divides his Christmas. By this I
mean that two important features of
the festival as celebrated by English
people on the 25th day Of December are
reserved by the French for the 1st day
of January-namely, the giving Of pres
ents and indulgence in especially good
fare.
With regard to the giving Of pres
ents, in which the French take just as
much delight as the English, it is in
teresting to note that these etrennes, as
they are called, are by the little folk
credited not to Santa Claus, but to lie
petit Jesu and are perhaps all the more
enjoyed on that account
AS to the culinary characteristics Of
the day, my readers may perhaps be in
terested in list Of dishes, some or all
of which may be found upon every
French Canadian dinner table on this
occasion. They are: Pain dore (toast
with egg, pate aux patates (potato
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-12-16
Nor is this the only Important re-

MOE Is GulS Gue OILY lulpOiGduG IT.
ligious function of the day. In many
places there is also an evening service,
where again the proceedings are very
elaborate and ornate and the music very
beautiful Since the advent Of electrici-
ty and it's wonderful adaptation to pur
poses Of ornament there has been added
to this vesper service in Notre Dame
church novel and striking feature in
the sudden illumination of the great
altar. Just when darkness has enshroud-
ed the vast edifce by means Of innumer
able electric bulbs cunningly concealed
in the intricate and forid carvings the
whole altar front is instantaneously il
Illuminated, producing an effect which
cannot be adequately described in words.
In the rural districts the midnight
service if not so sEnptuous in it's ap-
pointm. nts is Individually more pictUr-
esque, for there, as the hour approaches,
one sees the great stone church that
dominates the parish lit like vast Ian
tern, and stretching from it on either
hand the homes Of the habitants each
one doing it's little best in loyal imita-
ton. Hardly have the big bells in the
tower begun to ring out their clear call
upon the crisp, cold air than the little
bells on the horses necks send back
tinkling responses as one after another
the carioles appear upon the road and
speed swiftly toward the church.
The houses are awake and ablaze all
night for when the long service at last
comes to an end the congregation does
not go quietly home, but breaks up into
little groups, usually consisting Of fam
lily circles, that with chattering and
laughter hasten indoor to enjoy the
bountiful supper which is the reward of
their piety and at which by immemorial
custom doughnuts and potted head form
the pieces de resistance. These family
gatherings are perhaps the cheeriest Of
all the year. The strangeness Of the
hour, the sense of satisfaction at having
done their duty as good Catholics, the
inspiration, no doubt, gathered from
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The Bears Head.

Aside from it's religious observance
and Specification Christmas has always
been time of feasting and jollifcation.
This temperament has descended to us
from the days Of the old Germanic and
Scandinavian nations, when the time
was set aside for rejoicing and pleasure
prior to the Christian era, but even as
late as the seventeenth century in Eng
land and throughout continental Europe
the delights of the table were para
mount. With our forefathers soused
boar's head was borne to the principal
table in the hall with great state and
solemnity as the first dish on Christmas
day. In the book of "Christmasse Car
olles," printed by Wynkyn de Worde
in 1921, are the words sung at this aus
picicus moment:
The bore's head in handle bringI
With garlandes gay and rosemary.
pray you all synge merely
Qui estis in convivio
The bores head understands
Is the chefe servyce in this lande
Loke wherever it be fande.
Servite cum cantico.
Chaucer alludes to this custom in the
following passage Of the ''Franklein' S
Tale:''
James stitch by the fire with double berd,
Before him standeth the braune Of the tusked
cxryir1
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NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL, MONTREAL.
may be spectators of the proceedings.
To what extent this is the case may be
Judged from the fact that for the mid
night mass in the Jesuits' church Of
Montreal, where the music is always
of an exceptionally high order: Those
not having the right to seat in the
church may obtain one by payment of a
fee, and these seats may be reserved in
advance, just as they may be for the
theater or the opera.
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ana half eatables, the oranges as cold

ana half eatables, the oranges as cold
and acid as they ought to be, furnish
ing us with superiority which we can
afford to laugh at, the cakes indestruc-
tible, the wassail bowls generous, old
English, huge, demanding ladies', threat
ening overflow as they come in, solid
with roasted apples when set down.
Toward bedtime you hear Of elder wine
and not seldom Of punch. Girls, though
they be ladies, are kissed under the mis-
%Sofoo ,,
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The midnight mass in Notre Dame

The midnight mass in Notre Dame
church or St. James cathedral, Mont
real, celebrated as it is before congre-
cations Of many thousand people, is
perhaps the most imposing and awe in
spring religious ritual to be witnessed
upon this continent. The musical fea-
lures of these services always receive
careful attention, with the result that
the whole proceeding is made SO inter-
esting as to attract large numbers Of
Protestants who are willing to forego
the comforts Of sleep in order that they
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-12-16

p1e), pouleJ sauce blanche (cn1cken With
white sauce), tourtieres (meat pie),
graisse de roti (fresh pork grease), CO.
chon au lait Sucking pig, paleron
(roast Of fresh pork-shoulder) and tarte
aux snelles (pie made Of haws).
J. MACDONALD OXLEY.
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The Same Old Christmas.

A description two centuries ago of
the festivities Of Christmas shows little
variation from present customs:
Families take it by turns to enter
tain their friends. They meet early, the
beef and pudding are noble, the mince
pies peculiar, the nuts half playthings
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The Difference.

First Goose--What's the difference
between Christmas turkey and a
Christmas girl?
Second Goose-I dunno.
First Goose-Why, one is dressed to
kill, and the other is killed to dress.
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TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if it fails to
cure 25c. 4-26l
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19
DINGLEY TARIFF BILL IS DEAD.
Republicans Expect During the Special Session
Of COnVre
of Congress.

Take yourself for example. You nave
been a. government clerk. You know all
about the expert duties of the depart
ment in which you cnce served. But
YOU have been out of the office long
time. Under the rules now existing,
YOU would not be eligible for appoint
ment, unless you could pass an eAami-
nation about things of which you have
not thought since your college days.
T would try to arrange it so that tho
commission might secure the services
of men competent to do clerical work.
There are not less than two thousand
men in Washington To-Day who would
make good clerks; but they are unable
to secure appointments because OF the
absurd rules. The whole commission
should be revamped from bottom to
top The sooner the better. The civil
service law is becoming unpopular be-
cause Of the way it has been admlnls-
tered"
Capt. Tonner was appointed clerk of
the interior department during Harm
sons administration and he is now con-
fidential secretary to the secretary or
the interior. He is well equipped for
the civil service connliSsionersnip.
Ainsworth R. Spofford, librarian OF
congress during the past thirty years,
will become assistant librarian III July,
and President Mckinley will appoint
librarian in his place. The salary of>the
assistant librarian viii he $4,000 per an
mum. This will be satisfactory to Mr..
spofford The librarian will receive a
salary of $4,000 per alnurn. Inasmuch
ss the Office is practically for life. 1T Is
one OF the best p.ums iDow in sight. IT
Is better than foreign mission, and
better than any place in Washington,
outside Of the cabinet. The place Is at
the disposal Of John Russell Young. Of
Philadelphia. 1t Is probable that he Will
accept it, but it Is not known whether
or not he has accepted 1t. 1t Ia known,
however, that President Mckinley de-
sires to appoint him to that position.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19
The Chief Executive, Being Friend of Both Gem
tlemen, Brought Them Together
THEY TALKED MINNESOTA SAVINGS BANK.
President of the Institution Wanted to Know From
Foreman Burns if Certain Drafts He Had Re-
ceived Had Been Credited to Him.

What was perhaps as unique and re-
markable a conference as has occurred
in ST. Paul for many long day was
that held yesterday in the modest office
Of the Burns Lumber company, ad-
Joining the establishment of the ST.
Paul SASH Door and Lumber COM
pany, on Rice street, near Rondo.
It may have been II o'clock in the
morning when Judge James Schoon-
maker entered the sash concern, of
which julius Bjornstad Is president.
Presently he was Joined by
William H. Burns, the presi-
dent of the lumber company
and the foreman of the grand jury,
which is just now engaged in holding
such interesting sessions. These two
gentlemen had hardly commenced talk
ing when Congressman Frederick C.
Stevens, president of the Minnesota
Savings bank, strolled leisurely up the
street arm in arm with Mayor Doran.
They both entered the office where
Burns and Schoonmaker were, and
were closeted for some little time.
Mayor Doran asked Mr.. Stevens If he
knew Mr.. Burns and Mr.. Burns if he
knew Mr.. Stevens. They had met, but
knew each other slightly and were
glad to renew the acquaintance. Most
of the talking was done by these two,
the mayor and judge seeming to be
satisfied that whatever business there
was to be done belonged to the presi-
dent of the bank and the foreman Of
the grand jury. When the noon whistle
blew, the mayor and Congressman
Stevens took their departure down
Rice street, and Mr.. Burns stepped
into his buggy and was off to luncheon.
A rumor of the conference was quietly
handed around during the afternoon.
"What could this little meeting have
been held for and why in the office Of
the president of the Burns Lumber
company and foreman Of the grand
jury? The grand jury was in session.
Had that anything to do with 1t?
Then there was Congressman Stevens.
Was he not president Of banking in
stitution, whose cashier was at the
time on trial, charged with embezzle
ment? And Mayor Doran, where did
he come in?" In this way those who
heard Of the conference wondered.
Last night reporter for the G o
set out to find out if possible the
facts about the meeting. The fact was
established first that such meeting
had been held at the place named
above between the hours Of IL and
noon.
Mr.. Burns was seen first. He said:
"There was no meeting at ALL l do
not see how such story could have
started" Being supplied with the
names and other facts, Mr. Burns ad-
mitted that there had been "a sort
of meeting to attend to some private
business"
.'Were not Judge schoonmaker, Mr..
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19

Stevens and Mayor Doran present"
he was asked,
why, yes, Judge Schoonmaker is
attorney for the company"
why, Mr.. Stevens is a lawyer also"
well, Mayor Doran was there
What was he doing?"
You see there was a little con-
troversy-that's why Mayor Doran was
present This is private matter all
the way through. We were just trans
acting a little private matter that is
nobody's business. 1t is true Mr..
Stevens name has come up before the
grand jury, but very little, and that as
president Of the Savings bank. As to
what the grand jury will do In the
future, of course do not care to say"
Congressman Stevens, who lives at
zoos Carroll street, and Judge Schoon-
maker, whose present residence is at
Como, could not be seen last night but
a trip to the West side resulted in an
interview with his honor, the mayor,
who, without hesitation, told what
there was to the little conference.
The mayor had just come from the
performance Of Men and Women"
and the stirring scenes where banks
are saved and culprits brought to light
might have served as a contrast to
some Of the incidents of the early part
of the day. The mayor related the
facts without hesitation. He explained
that Mr.. Stevens and Mr.. Burns were
only slightly acquainted, and that he
and Mr.. Burns were warm personal
friends, and had been G. A. r. COM
rades since the war. Mr.. Stevens
knew of this fact and had asked the
mayor to accompany him to the Of
of Mr.. Burns so that he might learn
certain facts concerning any possible
action which the grand jury might
al Ia afT1cs
that Mr. Stevens held the opinion that
a certain draft, received from an un-
Gle in the East, had not been entered
to his credit at the bank and that had
it been properly credited to him, the-a
would have been no overdraft as was
shown against him by the investiga-
ton of the books and records. This
Mr. Stevens explained beforehand to
his friend, Mr.. Doran. 1t appears, ac-
cording to Mayor Doran's understand
ing, that Mr., Stevens received a draft
each month during the late campaign
in the sum Of $500 each, and that, al
though there were four received and
turned into the bank, but three were
credited to him. Whatever the con-
versation with Mr. Burns developed
must have been quite to Mr.. Stevens
liking, for when he left with the mayor
he said he was satisfied that his first
suspicion was correct, and that the
omission in the case of the last draft
had been made.
The mayor did not feel at liberty
to say what conversation passed be-
tween Stevens and himself regarding
the probable action Of the grand jury,
save to remark that Mr.. Burns said
to him, just before driving away in
his buggy, that there seemed to be
nothing culpable in any act Of Mr.
Stevens, who was but the nominal
president of the bank, and that, what
ever there was out of the way was in
the nature of technical wrong. Judge
Schoonmaker, the mayor says, took no
part in the meeting.
The mayor himself says that ne
heard but little of the conversation
which ensued between the president OF
the Minnesota Savings bank and thu
foreman of the grand jury.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19

WASHINGTON, May 18.-Congress
will be in session until the middle Of
August, and will ultimately adjourn
without passing tariff bill. 1t is not
the purpose of the Republican mama
gers to pass tariff bill. This fact
has not yet been officially communicat-
ed to the president, and he is con-
stant1y urging congressional action.
The Republican managers know that
the Dingley bill will not be passed. but
they do not want to acknowledge that
fact at present. In private talk with
them, however, it is ascerta1ned that
they have no hope of the, passage OF
the bill This is startling, but abso-
lutely true. The Republicans have not
a majority of the senate, and they
will not have majority until a Re-
publican senator is elected by the leg
islature of Oregon That is the situa-
ton. The Silver Republican senators
will not vote for the pending bill.
Senator Davis today gave notice Of
an amendment to the tariff bill, fixing
rates Of duty as follows: Ground mus
tard, 10 cents per pound; oassia cinala-
men, nutmegs, ETC., If ungrounds 10
cents per pound, If ground, 20 cents;
cloves, ETC., unground. 10 cents per
pound; ground, 15 cents; peppers. un-
ground, s cents; ground, 10 cents; other
spices, cents unground. cents
ground Auspices are removed from
the free list.
President Mckinley intends to re-
form the civil service. He will soon
appoint commissioner who Will take
entire charge of the commission. He
will not only be president of the board,
but he will be the deus ex nlachine,
and manage things his own way. The
president has decided to appoint A.~C.
Tonner, Of Ohio, in place OF Proctor,
and he will be made president Of the
commission. In conversation With the
Globe representative. Mr.. Tonner
said: st have no information concern
ing the proposed apgointnsent. But. if
were civil eervice comrntssioner, I
would try to make the board practical.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19
TWELVE FIREMEN BURNED.
Chances Are Against the Recovery
Of Three of Them.

Chances Are Against the Recovery
Of Three of Them.
CHICAGO, May 1s.-Twelve lremen were
frightfully burned tonight by the explosion
of a tank containing eighty gallons Of gaso-
line in the grocery Of w. H. Manley, in Forty
third street. The explosion was heard for
several blocks, and many windows In the vi
cinity were shattered. The injured are: Jo-
seph C. Pazen, third assistant chief, burned
about the face and body, condition serious;
John Fitzgerald, marshal Eleventh battalion,
burned about body, condition serious; John
Champagne, hands, face and body frightfully
burned, may die Those not dangerously
hurt are Michael Doyle, Henry Wingle, Capt.
Thomas Kinney, Lieut.. John McGraw, James
Hickey, Norris Maloney, Lieut. James Burke,
Capt. o. L. White, j. ]. Crock.
All the men were burned about the hands,
face and body, and thir injuries are more or
less severe. The chances are that Pazen,
Fitzgerald and Champagne will not recover.
During small fire tonight at 134 Van Buren,
street, twelve fremen were overcome by
smoke. They revived after being dragged
into the fresh air, and none Of them was
seriously injured.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19
WAR In EUROPE is ALL OVER.
Russia Lays Down the Law the Sultan lmme
ArmiStice.

tions were well protected and the re-
treat began as soon as they became
uIltenable. 1t is believed that Edhem
Pasha will insist upon the surrender
to him of the passes over the Othrys
range before he consents to an armis-
tice.
LONDON, May 18.-The harmony Of
the European press on the subject Of
the conditions Of peace is remarkable.
The semi-official papers, the Times, the
Novoe Vremya, the Temps, the North
German Gazette and the Fremdenblatt
are as one in the vigorous terms in
which they denounce Turkeys preten-
sions. Now that the last obstacle to a
speedy armistice is removed by Ger
many, which temporarily blocked the
negotiations, having instructed her am
bassador at Constantinople Baron Won
Saurma-Jeitsch, to join the other am
Z bassadors In pressing upon the Porte
the necessity of agreeing upon an ar
mistice, it can be taken for granted
that, with the innumerable forms Of
coercion ready to the hands of the
powers, the sultan will yield to the in
evitable, especially as the capture of
the Greek positions at Domokos will go
far to satisfy the Turkish war party.
An order telegraphed to Edhem Pasha
to cease hostilities probably indicates
that the Turkish government is about
to yield to the demands of the powers
There is no confirmation here Of the re-
port of disturbances at Athens, though
no doubt there are grounds to fear a
popular manifestation.
LONDON, May 19-The correspond
ent of the Daily Telegram at Athens
says, he has absolute proof that one
of the powers has made serious under
hand attempts to undo the work of the
European concert.
Athens, May Is, Is p. m.,)-After
hosting the flag of truce at Arta this
GERS appeared on the frotier, at the
bridge over the river Arta, (Archthos)
to negotiate with Col Manos for the
armistice.
LONDON, May .1S.-Speaking tonight
at the Junior Constitutional club, Lord
Salisbury touched briefly on the COM
plications in Southeastern Europe. The
pemter said he regretted that political
reasons precluded him from saying
much on the subject of foreign affairs
The arnlistice which had been declared
was due to pressure exerted by six
powers, especially Russia. 1t was a
very important step, giving time for
reflection and negotiation, but it did
not seriously diminish the difficulties
which had to be faced Neither Turkey
nor Greece ought to be under the Illus
ion as to the real state of feeling In
the United Kingdom He had mention
ed both countries. he said, because in
the dim future no one could know to
which Of the two it might become
necessary to appeal for a solution Of
calculations generated in the minds Of
those they affected to support.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19
BULLETIN Of
TIE ST. PRUI GLOBE.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 1897.
Weather for Today
Showers; SOutherly Winds.

PAGE 1.
Great Debate on Cuba.
A Grand Jury Sensation.
Armistice Declared In Greece.
The Perennial Song (CartOOn).
Tariff Bill May Not Pass.
PAGH q.
Mayors Veto of Boulevard Scheme.
Sidewalk Company Fights McCardy.
Retailers Adopt Resolutions.
PAGE B.
Durham JuryeIs Still Out.
Commissioners Answer Mr.. Kenyon.
Editorial.
Private Douglas Turns UP.
PAGE s.
ST. Paul Defeats Grand Rapids.
Indianapolis Beats Minneapolis.
KANSAS City Leads Columbus.
Milwaukee Too Much for Detroit.
Results in the National League.
PAGE 9.
Bar Silver. 6Oac.
Cash Wheat In Chicago, 70 7-Sc.
Stocks Strong and Higher.
Seeding Is Well Along.
FACE z.
Last OF Spicer Suspects.
Wants of the People.
PAGE ..
The Bicl<el Trial Is On.
Mason Puts Up a Defense.
Meeting OF HOmeOpaths.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19
Declined by Won Der Ahc.

ST. LOUIS, No., May 1a.--The statement Is
made today bY the Post Dispatch that Pres!-
club, recsntIy ossered four nleu from his
team IN exchange for Tommy Dowd, manager
and center hold.. Of tie s.. Louis Crowns,
and Mcfarland. the crack catcher Of tho SAME
team. President Chris Won der Ahc Gonii3su
to make tse teansfer. II is nat stA.sd which
men Yrscaman contemplated Exchanging.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19

Abdul Hamid is wearing No. hat
these days, and several hundred more
Turkish girls have fallen in love with
him. The poor old Greeks will have to
pay for any additions he makes to his
matrimonial obligations.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19

Senator Hanna has run away from
the officeseekers, and is hiding in
Cleveland. If the senator could only
get away from the voters of Ohio in
this way, but he can't.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19

Sarcoxie. Mo-. Is the most growing
town in the country. A horticultural
firm down there advertised for 10000
strawberry pickers and 10000 respond
cd. They are sleeping on the ground
and preparing their meals in inpro-
vised dugouts The only compromising
ci,.crnstanca lies in the tact that they
have strawberries to eat,
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19
TODAY's EVENTS.

Met-"Men and Women" SIS.
Grand-Ida Fuller, ESQ, $40.
Lexington Park-Base Ball, 3.46.
Fit. SneIIing-Guard Mount, $40 a. m.
RegimentaI Parade, 6.45 p. m.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19

It is reported that Minnetonka will
this summer have one of the finest sea
serpents in the land. He will be on
exhibition off the hotel docks evenings
latter the ball.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19

Steamers are still running regularly
between New York and Havana. If
Senators Morgan and Chandler really
want to fight, let them go over and
Join the Cuban insurgents.