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The Saint Paul globe., 1897-08-19

Mrs: D. NJ. Dyer, of Nina avenue has re-
turned from White Bear lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Johnson of Dayton
avenue, are entertaining Mr.. and Mrs. Doug
las, of Fargo.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Conley are at Cannon
Falls.
Miss Beaver has returned from Yellowstone
park.
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Stees. of Virginia
avenue, are entertaining Mr.. and Mrs. l.: G..
Fouse, of Philadelphia.
Miss Alcott leaves Friday for Cleveland
and New York.
Mr. and Mrs. F. NJ Smith ave returned
from Austin.
Mrs: D. D. Blanchard left last night for
Miss Jane Wood, of Nina avenue is at
Minnetonka.
Miss Lloyd, of Chicago, who has been the
guest of Mrs. Ives, of Dayton avenue has
returned home.
Miss May Gibson is the guest of Mrs
H. Pitts.
Miss Elsie Wayand of Selby avenue, re-
turns today from Iowa.
White Bear lake
Miss Daisy Quehl is at Bald Eagle lake.
:, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Monroe, who have been
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. G.. Clausen
nave returned to Morris.
Miss Kate Stevens, of Chicago, is the guest
OF Mrs K. c. Wright at White Bear lake.
MI anu MIS-. arthur Stobbart have returned
from Iowa.
Mrs T.. j. Bryan, of Red Wing, is the
guest OF Mrs. j. S. Bryan.
Miss Cleveland, of Dubuque, is the guest
OF Miss Cora Nelson.
Miss Knapp has gone to La Crosse.
Mrs. A. L. May of Marshall avenue. has
gone to the Atlantic coast.
Mr. and Mrs. w. c. CUNNINGHAM leave
this week for Pittsburg. -'"'o
Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Lundt have returned
from Iowa. e0
Mrs P. W. Nelson is in Kenosha, Wis.
Mrs. george Thompson is entertaining Mrs
Henry E. McFarlan, of Anoka
Mrs. O. E. Griswold is in Messna. To.
: Miss Elizabeth w. Kite, of Philadelphia
IS visiting Mrs. Eugene A. Puterbaugh. Of
Marshall avenue. u
Mrs. McCloud, of Lincoln avenue has re-
turned from bayfield, Wis.
MISS Adelaide McConville is at NTinnetonka
the guest Of Miss Marian Rumsey.
:. Mr.. and Mrs. C. T. Mueller have returned
from Minnetonka' " ~ - i'eu
MISS Hallberg of Arundel street is enter
tanning Miss Grant, of st. Louis
Mrs e. s. Chttenden, of the Albion. en-
guests. io- Noi
Misses Nellie Cardozo and Edith Cardozo
nave returned from trip to Kootenai lake
and Kaslo. i"A7
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-08-19
FIELD, SCHLICK s. co.
be candidate for denomination as custodian
of the county funds.

President Copeland, of the board of public
works, informed a reporter for the C o b {
yesterday that there is no chance for the
appointment of John G. Kiellberg, as street
commissioner, to be confirmed by the board
of public works" Kjellberg, however, is do
ing duty as a commissioner and expects te
have his pay allowed by a resolution of the
council, whether the board confirms his ap
pointment or not.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-08-19
To Repair the Crosbey Road.

The board Of county commissioners, at an
adjourned meeting yesterday, appropriated
$500 to repair the Crosby road west of Rice
street. The recommendations of the commit
tee on roads and bridges, that the construc-
tion of a road across the Keller marsh be
deferred until next spring, was adopted.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-08-19

Tillie Gallagher has5 brought an action for
divorce against JosepbsP. Gallagher, on the
ground of desertfon. The plaintiff is 81 years
of age and the defendant 80. They were mar
ried at Hudson, Wis.,, m 1888. The complaint
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-08-19
For the Benefit of the Girls Indus
trial Home.

A concert for the benefit of the Girls In
dustrial home will be held tonight in Con-
over hall. This home is under the manage
ment of a committee of five of our most deep
ly interested charity and rescue workers, Dr.
E. P. Ingersoll. DR.. ]. w. Conley, Wilford
L. Wilson and Revs. c. c. Markham and
Alex. ]. D. Haupt.
A report is current that the concert is
an imposition on the public. Messrs. Wilson
and Haupt, the only members of the commit
tee in the city, say that it is not so that
the concert is to be given and that excellent
local talent has been secured. There will be
selections by the Minncopa quartette, E. F.
McCrumish. H. E. George R. c. Ward, P.
B. Churchill, with Franklin W. Krieger as
accompanist. Vocal and instrumental solos
and selections will be given by Charles C.
Fairchild.
The easiest tcay to buy or sell stock of
goods is to pltt O tcant ad. an the Snl,dau
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-08-19
Divorce for Mary sindeI.

Judge Kelly fled findings and order for
judgment yesterday, granting a divorce to
Mary Sindel, from Louis Sindel on the
ground of cruel and inhuman treatment.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-08-19

The Real Estate men place their lists in the
Sunday Globe II yOm tcGmt bargains read
them.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-08-19

Mrs. w. H. Monty, of Ashland avenue will
entertain the Ladies' Sewing Circle of the
Peoples Church this afternoon at pro-
gressive initial party.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-08-19

alleges that the defendant has deserted the
plaintiff and refused to provide for her, and
that the desertion has continued for more
than eighteen months.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-08-19

A dancing party will be given Mon
day evening by the Misses Messner, of
the Ashland, for their guest, Miss
Douglas.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-08-19
CONCERT AT CONovER HALL.

The bachelors pride, the benedict $
Gordon hat.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-08-19

Mrs. Shandrew and Mrs. Cathie will enter
tain the Summer Euchre club Friday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Shandrew>at White
Bear lake.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-08-19

The ladies of the Bethany Congregational
church will give gypsy social this evening at
the residence of Mrs. Eugene Fales, of Hall
avenue.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-08-19

A concert for the benefit of the Young Girls
home will be given this evening at the Con-
over Music hail.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-08-19

The Eighth ward friends of Matt. Bantz,
who was too good Democrat to hold Of
five under Mayor Griffin Doran, would like
to see him represent the Democrats in the
next council. Bantz says he cannot afford
to take the time from his business, but it is
probable he will be persuaded to change his
mind before next spring election. Bantz run
ming aginst Kaldunski would be like stake
horse running against selling platter
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-08-19

Mrs. j. w. Gelboy entertained the members
Of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Order Of
Railway Conductors yesterday afternoon at
her home on st. Peter street The interior of
the house was decorated with flowers and
ferns.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-08-19
ONE DAYS SOCIAL NEWS.
Mrs. j. A. Stees Entertains for {
PhiIadeIDhia Guest

Mrs. ]. A. Stees entertained at lunch
con yesterday for Mrs. L. G. Fouse,
of Philadelphia, at her home, 1856 Vir-
ginia avenue. The table was very pref
tily decorated with cut flowers. Covers
were laid for Mrs. S. M. Cary, Mrs.
Charles Hamilton, Mrs. Frank Bass,
Mrs. Charles E. Otis, Mrs. Clark, Mrs.
D. P. Dellinger, Mrs. Hascal Brill,
Mrs. Fouse, Mrs. C. Hunt and Mrs.
SteeS.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-08-19

Paul Chapter No. "a, Order of the Eastern
Star, at the residence of Col. Milham, ~1615
ST. Anthony avenue, near Smelling avenue, to
which all members of the order and their
friends are cordially invited.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-08-19

Aid. Kaldunski wants to be renominated
next spring by the Eighth ward residents
His chances now are slim, but it was said
yesterday that if he went record as favor
ing turning University avenue into an
press car line, as the street car company
desired, he will be allowed to drop out of
sight next spring and remain out of sight.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-08-19

The Republicans are going to have some
trouble with Comptroller ]. j. McCardy. If
Mac doesn't get the nomination from the
Republicans next spring he will run indepen-
dent said one of the captains friends yes
terday. HE would certainly pool more votes
than Freddie Bryant, and l am not sure
that he would not be elected"
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-08-19
CITY HALL TALK.

Chief of Police Goss says 1.-THE landladies
must be protected. Mayor Griffin says 'the
confidence man must be protected AS the
word of one is as strong as the other, the
landladies and the crooks are about the hap
piest residents of st. Paul these days. In
the meantime the other mayor continues in
his official trance. 1t is a question around
the city hall whether the protection that Goss
guarantees to landladies applies only to those
whether they are all under his care and
refereeship.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-08-19
FORT SMELLING NEWS.

Mrs. William French left Smelling last
evening for the East, where she will remain
for some time.
Mr. and Mrs. c. w. Graves returned from
Madison lake. Minn., Tuesday morning
very fine concert was given last evening
in the Upper post. Principal Musician Matter
conducted, during the absence of the leader,
G. w. Graves.
Miss Kate Chittenden is visiting Miss Bessie
Hannay, of Ft Smelling
The usual parade was dispensed with Tues
day evening account Nof the inclemency of
the weather.
Sergeant Stewart of comapny H, the old regi-
mental color-bearer, was discharged, after
faithful service of thirty years.
Private ]. Moore, of company H. has been
transferred to company B, of the same regl-
ment, to take the place of Musician Schau.
who is in the post hospital ana who will be
discharged in a short time.
tally-ho party from Minneapolis drove to
Smelling last evening and witnessed parade
and attended the band concert. The party
numbered about twenty young ladies and gen.
tlemen.
Musician Bert Scheuck is confined in the
post guard house for ten days, having been
absent without leave while on duty,
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-08-19
The Rest Route to Buffalo

And the G. A. R. Encampment is the
one which enables you to travel three
hundred miles beside the Mississippi
River by daylight. A tourist sleeping
car, running via the Burlington Route
and the Michigan Central, will leave
Minneapolis 7:4O a. M, ST. Paul S:15 d.
m. Saturday, August 21st, arriving at
Buffalo Sunday, Aug. 22d, at $50 p. m.
This route gives a splendid view of Nj
agara Falls by daylight. Rate, $3.50
tourist sleeper, $3.50 Minneapolis to
Buffalo.
Apply at ticket Office, 400 Robert st.
(Iiotel Ryan,.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-08-19

Any number of names are mentioned as pos
sible candidates for the mayoralty nomina-
tion on the Democratic ticket next spring and
the list is increasing daily. All hands realize
that it will be a walkover for the Demo-
cratic nominee If the party is united and
pulls together, and this probably accounts
for the number who are willing to serve the
public as chief executive of the city. Among
the entries so far announced are: Pierce But
ler. DR.. E. ]. Abbott, DR.. E. H. Whitcomb,
Henry ]. Strouse Rudolph Schiffman, T. D.
o Brien. Robert A. Smith, L. L. May, w. H.
S. Wright, Patrick Conley, o. o. Cullen, DR..
A. j. Stone, j. ]. Parker, w. A. Hardenbergh,
John L. Townley, ]. NJ Hawthorne, Reuben
Warner, M. F. Kahn, Clarence Rabb, Louis
Nash.
Der Volkszeltung is authority for the state
ment that County Treasurer Edmund does not
believe in third terms and will therefore not
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-08-19

The easiest tcdy to buy sell a stock of
goods is to put acant Gd. in the Sunday
Globe.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-08-19

Dar F. Reese-I do not believe Mayor
Doran will sign any ordinance, if passed,
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-08-19

Mrs. D. M. Dyer Of Nina avenue has re-
turned from White Bear lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Johnson, of Dayton
avenue, are entertaining Mr.. and Mrs. Doug
las of Fargo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-05
THE DEAN OF LION TANNERS.
"PERE PEZON." WHO HAS JUST DIED AT
THE AGE OF SEVENTY YEARS.
AND HIS STORY.

Paris correspondence Of The London Globe
Jean Baptiste PezOn. whose death has Just
been announced, was the "doyen' OF the hon
tanners Of France. Although over seventy years
old he was still active and robust. ana those
who saw him. with his smiling face. his dark
complexion. his piercing little eyes. ms long
hair his gold earrings. his red walstcoat ana
tOpboOts. will never forget him lie was tne
veritabIe type OF a Snowman The cause or MS
death was heart disease, from whch ne nao
suffered during the last month. In spite OF this
he was always gay and happy. until suddenly
he was attacked with fainting fit and died In
his menagerie In the midst OF the fair at Mont
marie Pere PezOn. az he was Familiarity called
was the founder Of the dynasty OF lion-tamers
which pears his name. He was born or poor
peasants in a small village in the LOzere ana
took to tanning at an early age. His skill IN
pacifying Infatuated animals. such as Duiis ana
horses made him famous throughout the coun.
try He also became clever sportsman, ana
one day he succeeded in capturing a woir
which after teaching it to perform several
tricks he resolved To exhibit in the pubic
squares BY this means he managed to amass
sufficient money to buy a bear. and. together
with the wolf he set out for Paris in car
rage drawn by oxen. 1t was at bordeaux that
he bought his first lion. captain coming from
Africa had the animal IN board. and asked
thousand francs for 1t. PeZon gave him the
money and entered into possession or 1t. but
how are you to take the lion away" inquired
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tie captain, you have not got cage for II.
To which the "dompteur' replied. II nave
brought "A chain and collar for it, and that Is all
| need" And h. forthwith took IL hCme with
ont any opposition being made To its new mas
ter From that moment fortune smiled on him.
and in a short time he was able to gather TO-
gcthcr "A number OF wild beasts when cVchlu-
ally made his mcnagcric famous
Parr PcZon. in the mean time. had called MS
three brothers To Paris to help him In Keeping
his mcnagcrie. Later on. each OF the pro'hers
had "A meaagcric of his own. To one. jean the
task OF tanning the animals was fatal lie was
Killed by a lion during "A performance at Boilers.
Another Justin, was murdered by ms manager
The third Theodore. died from govt while III the
act of tanning his beasts in the presence OF IL
large audience. There remained Jean IaptiStc.
,yhn continued t. work in the provinces and
abroad # was not till 49,, that he came To
Paris with his celebrated lion l'rutis Tor whch
the Shah of Persia offered nm tiVo hut the
"Iomptcur'' refused To part with ms iaNoilt'
animal His success At the fair of Montfnartr
was 50 great that the director of tn" Chat"l"t
Theatre engaged him To appear with ms mons
and tigers in the fairy piece oi the 'Illul'S du
UiaLlr" He WAS paid 200 francs a night Tor
f,rtv reprcscntations With this money. PcZ0n
had 4 luxurious caravan made ana increased
the number of animals.
During this time the sons of Theodore Pezon.
Alexandre and Edmord travelled In the PROV
iurcs with their mcnagcrleS AltNandrc married
his c,usin Bar tistinc. the daughter of Jean
I,aptistc II may be remembered that the we'd
ding breakfast took place ut saint Mande. Just
outside Paris and that all the hon tanners and
their wives were invited To IT, IL was mem
nrahIc meeting Pore Pczon had brought into
tho uuptial salon all the animals which had
died I'm his menaGcric ana when had been
stuffed by eminent naturaliStS The dowry OF
Tho hcidc was four lions. friend OF tn" family
vnn+ her a present Of a little Java panther. while
her brother contributed a couple of serpentS 10
The gifts Nine Baptistlnc had entered the
lions den on several occasions. Inc hrSl Time
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OF this species. The man was dirty. unkempt'
and Enthusiastically "A tramp. lie also bore the
signs Of addiction to strong drink ana general
wort hi. ssness. The humorous touch tht'
finished the picture. as he came up WIN u
genial smile and "A good deal Of manner was Il
round and fresh clerical collar which had been
lifted very recently from the premises "i the
neighborng college.
Madam" he said II missionary but
lately returned from long years Of service IN
China and other h.aihen lands. For the sake OF
health and relaxation ! am renewing my ac-
abundance with nature and my native land IN
this unconventional manner. To help pay my
way am selling for the merely nominal price
Of IL cents this record Of my experience
The fellow made his speech with II look In his
cvcs that showed his enjoyment Of the game.
The volume was a dirty castaway. rescued from
am ash barrel. but still The Life of the Rev.
Soand- So Many Years Missionary In the Far
East" .
Dear. dear" said one Of the women.
"Hayen't you clean copy
MADAM there are others. but they are with
my baggagc And they are - cents a copy.
he added; this Is the popular edition!
one of the company charmed with the s'ylc
and impudcncc Of the scaawag. went IN To Gct
Tho change Then ne took his money waved
his disnantled derby affably. and went on along
Inc highway The incident was happily closed
NV the purchaser of the life OF the departed
hr,,hnr reading aloud, when she could catch
her breath these opening lines OF the precious
narrative: IL was born of humble parchiaS". IN
the town Of Glastonbury. Conn, March Is.
1902"
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THE REGGtRS or PARIS.
From The London Telegraph.

From The London Telegraph
yerybody Is or ought to be- aware that beg
ging has been from time imneinoriai 4 regular
business with many. II has however, Deen re-
served To the paupcrs OF one OF the farSiai
wards to elevate il To the rank or Veritapie pro-
frssion with Il syndicate. no less. AT It's heiu'
These worth * have Just been holding meeting
To protest against the action oi me l"cai Mayor
in returning the sum OF .'oVoo francs stNeu
during a period of several years. To the POOR
Law Board when as they affirm. so many ur,
gent not to say desperate. cases need fcii"i' anu
what is more. they camor for Il serious anu
complete investigation into the manner IN when
money has been dealt out during the last dec
odn As will have been noticed. thes" people
are very much in earnest. and are det,rmiheu not
to Ice done out Of what they clam as thelr rsn'S,
IL is tru" that this move mas NOT h''h S.dltcu
under the banner Of paupcrism alone. ana mar
the "Syndiclte of the Destitute. as 1t IS styled.
Processes To represent the poor who need the
help of the charity officials No doubt IL CON
tains Il due proportion of persons VINO VIII hot
beg Its formation and the erergy when IL ~
displaying have. however. had the effect of call
ing considerable attention to the other category
nf manners who are not above asking for private
assistance as well. Their IL queer talk to-day OF
various address books drawn up for the use OF
In, professional m, ndicant, which can be con-
suited on payment Of n certain sum. EXplana'
tory notes Of q very practical character inquire IL
these works. Thus. Of one wealthy citizen IL IL
stated that hvc-franc piece can easily be so'
ont of him while another cries mo money. bur
clothes" At religious establishment which,
Irregularities marriages. n complete outht ca,
he procured An introduction as Il |ic'hh Oh Tue
Rcactionarias and the cures to certain rich old
R,dcal Is described as very profitable AFFAIR.
Here Is "A curious story related by woman
AS a matter of fact" she explained, Il must
,nnfess that my child has been baptized twelve
times in the Protestant and fourteen times in
the Catholic Church You see. it was very hard
winter, and each ceremony brought me Il frame
and new dress.
When 4 wedding comes off the beggars al
ready informed congregate on the spot in shoals
one evening police INSPECTOR met an lnu.' luu.
ping along briskly.
III wv is this? Arc you not the paraytic whom
I saw at Neuilly. and 10 you not solicit aims In
that capacity?'
"Not at ALL" was the ready answer. i nave
never declared that | was paraiyZed. ony
say Look ut the work of "A poor raralytlc me
paraIvtic is the artist who painted the picture
which show. -
II is suggested that rs measure "i sell -u'-
f, nee the formation of "A Syhd'at" Shouu p'
trnmptlv followed 10y the creation "i Il INK" III
stitutinn COMPOSED Of thos' who give.
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.sructed "a brownstonc The logga. or pill
Jared porch of the second story. Is set back ten
feet allowing the building there to form TWO
projecting WINGS uniting however. into an uh-
broken surface above. The entrance 10 ais"
recessed and the rounded bays extending from
the second to the fourth story at each corner
holm to give the house abundant light and form
attractive hooks in each Of the corner rooms
c,riel windows light the banquet hall. and on the
Cirard- ave side there Is a handsome colonnaded
norcb. The high pitched gable roof Is Of Akron
tiles.
The interior arrangement OF the house Is laiu
ont ON q generous scale. There are only twenty
rooms. but they are large the haii"ay Is i'
feet wide the banquet hall and the room above
It are 36 feet square. and the parIor IL 'o ny 'f
foot Facing the entrance rises the grand stair
way thanked by onyx columns with bases anu
caps Of brass Up to the first iahdihe the oa'-
listers are Of Mexican onyx. On the Tish' vi
the main hall is the drawing -roonl' ana OPP
pOsjte is the reception room, when opens Ih'" ''o
library In the are the dining-room anu 'iie
rear lobby the end Of which Is plate glass iooh-
Ing into the conservatory The drawing room
IN IN the style Of the Empire. slightly noderh-
txed being ex1uisitely finished in ivory ana
enid The finest feature Of the house IL the
banouet hall Its design is Flemish or the
Eapaiasapce era and 1t Is a picture or
rnct,ieval dignity such as is seldom seen In
modem house. There Is a carved marble hre-
piace with seats Of Caen stone upholstered III
Russian leather and the minstres' gallery over
the entrance such as LIS seen in old palaces, ID
an elaborate creation Of the carver's art.
family sitting room as large az the banquet
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hall Is directly over the latter room. The prin-
cipal bed-chamber on the second floor Is fin-
ished in rosewood inaid with mother OF pearl
The other bedrooms the bathrooms, and. in
fact. every room in the house finished In the
most substantial and artistic style. There are
billiard and smoking rooms in the basement.
Mr.. Widener is now living at his country
home at Ashburne. not far from the city and 1t
Is his intention to begin soon the construction
of freproof country residence. to which the
paintings In the art gallery Of his city
residence will be removed When this has been
done his city residence will be arranged with
shelving and all the necessary equipment for
library purposes. and will be transferred to the
trustees OF the Free Library In trust The
treasures of the art gallery. which include
paintings representing the best modern ar
lists. will then be replaced by full collection Of
specimens OF purely American art. Mr.. Wide
ner previously announced his intention Of be-
queathing to the city. that 1t might be- placed in
the art gallery to be erected on Lemon Hill. In
Paramount Park. his present collection OF paint
ings.