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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-13
MINNEAPOLIS
FFICE 80 SOUTH FOURTH STREET.
MINNEAPOLIS GLOBULES.

The senior class of the North side high
school held their annual entertainment last
evening and succeeded in realizing $3.50.
SHAFT No. % will be presented at the Bijou
next week. 1t is a domestic story free from
rant and rubbish, with characters that are
natural and of the people.
A large number of school children congre-
gated at the county court house yesterday,
the occasion being the school display Of art
in the room of the Hennepin county bar. 1t
was happy, we'll as a noisy crowd.
Axel Olson, the first of the boys charged
with stealing wheat from freight cars, has
been found not guilty by the jury, after q
trial. The county attorney made an extra
effort to convict, it was the first case, but
scored his first defeat.
The council committee on railroads and the
aldermen of the Sixth and Eleventh wards
met Thursday afternoon and decided that the
street railway company should be required TO
run its cars on the Cedar avenue line accord
ing to schedule. This should give seven
and-a- half-minute service morning and even
ing and twelve-minute service during the
remainder of the day.
Word was received yesterday afternoon by
A. b. Cults, general ticket and passenger
agent of the Minneapolis & st. Louis ROAD,
that the thirty-day limit had been granted on
tickets used by Eiks coming to the national
convention of the order at Minneapolis next
July Tickets will expire on July 81, thus
giving visitors a good long time to visit
Northwestern points of interest
w. J. Dean has been elected president of
the Y. NJ. c. A. to succeed |. c. Seeey, who
resigned recently. Hector Baxter is now vice
president and q. A. Gruman the recording
secretary. Secretary Ward is making the
work in the city start up actively and he will
soon have a number of committees in the
field. Next Monday evening there will be a
benefit entertainment for the reading room.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-13
HIS DAYS DOINGS.
How Mr.. Mcbride Frightened His
Waning Honeymoon

We'll, dear said Mrs. Mcbride. on her
husbands return from the office the first day
after his coming home from his wedding tour
what did you do today?''
In reply he told the dearest little WHEY IN
the world all the matters which had occupied
his attention since she kissed him good-by
after breakfast and watched him turn the
corner on his way down town, says Harper's
Bazaar
1t was SO nice for some one to be interested
IN his doings, and he delighted to talk Of him
self and his business life to such q listener
For several nights the same question was
followed by an account of the cares and pleas
ures, failures and successes Of the day But
at length there came day when he did not
answer in words, but in reply to the question,
Bride handed his wife sheet Of notepaper, on
which was the following, neatly typewriter:
Rose at o'clock.
''Sat down to breakfast at $780, Coffee mud
dy, toast fair, eggs boiled too hard. Mrs Nc
Bride did not come down to breakfast Went
back to her room and kissed her good-by Just
as she was doing up her hair.
Left the house at $50.
Waited seven minutes on the corner for a
car.
Reached office at $50.
mail heavy, but mostly bills One bill for
new cape for wife, $35; another for new bonnet
for ditto, SIT; several smaller bills for wife 5
clothes; Lingerie gloves, etc., aggregating S43.
wraps. She was one hour late. Must speak
to her about it.
AT 10 man called in reference 10 exanin.
ing title to a piece of property. Think I car
work up a bill of 500 in this case
AT IL two people came in, one of whom
retained me to defend him against charge OF
malicious libel. The other wanted to begin
a case against a neighbor who owned a fero-
c1ous dog. Accepted retainers from both
Attended to correspondence as soon az
these clients had departed.
Jones dropped in at II, and we went TO
lunch together He took sweetbreads lobster
salad and mtnce pie, with a small bottle
took blue points on the half shell. chicken
salad, ice cream and something to drink
Returned to the Office at lis, gave direc
tons to typewriter, and then left for the court
house, where l eloquently defended a young
man who was accused Of smashing windows
Proved an alibi for the prisoner and secured
his release. Fees in the case $2S
AT O'Clock filed information in ferocious
dog case.
Returned to the Office at and drew I'D
defense in the malicious libel affair. This oc-
cupied until 4:45, when l dictated answers
to the letters which had arrived during the
day. Typewriter to finish the letters and
mail them as she goes home.
''At DIS dictated this schedule to typewriter
and started for home, leaving her to finish
the correspondence.
Expect to reach home at $50 and to be
asked for an account of my doings at 5:55
when this schedule will be submitted
Mrs. Mcbride read this document carefully
from beginning to end, and then said:
You neglected to say who paid for the
two lunches. you or Mr.. Jones'
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-13

country demands they will put aside party
and say with Douglas: my party is my
country" Then the country will be safe.
Hence l salute this noble organization, which
fosters patriotism and keeps fresh in memory
the valor OF the patriots who are gone.
wars regime Is a terrible thing, but it has
It's great lessons and blessed truths. 1t is a
fertile fountain OF purest and most generous
patriotism. Since the civil war we have
been united and peaceable and peace-lov-
ing people. But 1t should be borne in mind
tnat there is something still more terrible
than war, and that is national disgrace. We
are told that arbitration is to come and that
wars are to be terrible only in memory God
grant 1t. May our humanity be so great that
IN Ilils dream may become sweet reality. But
let US remember that, terrible as war is
tnere are things more terrible yet. If arbi-
tratlon can spare the horrors of war and
grip to US still closer national life and ma
uonal honor God grant that it come soon
| am heartily in accord with the plan of ar
filtration between the United States and Great
Britain. l salute 1t as the forerunner of the
Tune when there shall be no more wars but
all Will be peace between all men. But with
all my love Of arbitration | love my country
more, and if, through this treaty, we should
lose any small principle CT national right or
nonor, II the Monroe doctrine is to be ex-
posed to the smallest peril by this treaty, let
US pause and hesitate before committing our
selves. l am glad in my whole soul the SEN
ATE paused and asked ''Is the Monroe doc
American institutions. The great policies Of
this nation cannot be left to few men, even
thouSh they be Americans, and watchful of
the nations interests. 1t is for this reason
l advocate the increase Of both army and
navy, for period based upon the will Of
many Is exposed to dangers greater than any
other AS we grow into a great nation and
assume high place in the powers Of the
earth, there will be perils that no arbitration
can set aside, and the people must be pre-
pared to uphold the honor of the flag. May
God; but If bloodshed is necessary, then we
must be ready and willing to do our duty
Archbishop 1reland's speech was i'm
FASHIONED. and the words he uttered
poured forth in a rapid fire Of elo-
Quence The audience was carried
away by the effort, and frequently in
terrupted with applause. At the con-
clusion there was a great demonstra-
ton that did not cease for several
minutes
The exercises Of the evening closed
with the singing of Tramp, Tramp
Tramp"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-13
AID FOR THE WEAKER.
Lutheran Conference ApprOpriates
Funds for Churches.

The work of the morning session Of the
Swedish Lutheran conference yesterday con-
sisted entirely Of action on the report or the
central committee on appropriations. This re-
port brought out a great deal OF discussion
and the flow Of oratory exceeded any yet heard
at the conference. A large share OF the mem
berS thought that it was not advisable to ap-
propriate money to the Canadians. Victory
was won by the Canadian forces, how
ever. They secured the reference OF the ap-
preparation to the New Stockholm church to
the committee on missions.
After two hours discussion and oratory. the
following sums were appropriated to the dit
ferent churches: Winnipeg, $500; Rat Port
age, $3.50; New Stockholm $500; referred to
committee on missions; Atkinson, $50; Viz
glnia, $175; West Superior steel plant, $500;
West Duluth, $500; Sedan, $3.50; Pilgrim, 500;
Big Stone county. $3.50: Emanuel South ST.
Paul $50; Gustavus Adolphus $500.
The question Of admitting the Lafayette
at length, and finally 1t was voted to admit
ii as soon as matters had been arranged with
neighbOring churches.
Addresses were made to the conference by
Rev. Z. P. Savage, superintendent of the
Children's Aid society. and by Mr.. Fenton, of
the anti-Secret crusade.
In the afternoon the session opened with an
address by the ex-presldeRt OF the conference,
DR.. E. Cornelius, on Abraham Lincoln. The
doctor introduced a resolution to the effect
that inasmuch as the day was Lincoln's birth
day, ii was fitting for the conference to
take some action in recognition Of that fact
In behalf of his resolution he spoke for about
twenty-five minutes his audience paying
strict attention. Dr. Cornelius formerly
lived in the same city with the martyred
president. and knew him before he was elect
q to The White house. He told many per-
sOnal anecdotes in connection with Lincoln's
early life, and related circumstances which
gave good reason TO the American people for
honoring his birthday.
Other business Of the afternoon was fur
Their action on the appropriation committees
report, and in regard to appropriations for
the schools and colleges.
Last evening a mission service was held at
the Bethlehem church, at which Rev. J. Tel
leen, S. A. Lundholm and Prof. Wahlstrom
spoke.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-13
THE BLACK LETTER.
Methods of COercing Debtors Which
Courts Have Declared Unlawful.

The sign of the black letter is to pass away.
and many a man will be delighted to know
it. This is no mystical sign Of a secret
order, as one might surm:se. 1t Is merely
an envelope Of solid black with a mama
written across it in white ink. In one see
ing an envelope Of this sort for the first time
there is aroused a feeling of curiosity
but there are those who have seen them so
often that they came to be a source of deep
displeasure and dismay; for it was the fatal
and never to be forgotten sign that money
was owing which must be paid at once or
there would be trouble, says the Washing
ton Star.
But now the United States government has
decided that the black letter is a mark of
ignominy that can no longer be countenanc-
ed. The postofice authorities throughout the
country have been notified that no more
black letters can go through the mails, and
all are warned that a heavy penalty awaits
the person who tries to use the mails in this
manner as a collecting agency.
The sign Of the black letter was the latest
idea of the people who make business of
collecting bad debts. In former years there
were many other devices. One enterprlsfng
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-13

man started 1t by sending the people who ow-
ed bills postal cards on the back OF which
was printed skull and crossbones These
poStalS with their grewsone symbol came
TO be so numerous that congress decided
TO make it unlawful to send through the
mail any postal card bearing a dun in
any such way that 1t may be read by others
than those for whom 1T is intended.
After that the dun man used an envelope.
but put various fantastic devices on the out
side which were assumed to be understood
only by the guilty conscience of the person
who owed bills and refused to pay them.
But in the course of time the postoffice
onciaIs discovered the intent of these new
envelopes and the letter carriers could
recognize dunning letter at a glance Con-
gress then took further action and made It
unlaWIul 1or any envelope to bear words
OF designs which suggested that the per-
son to whom it was addressed was regarded
as professional beat
Inen came the sign of the black letter. The
man VINO originated it made q great success
Before it became generally understood If
merely looked like sign of death But when
TWO or three Of these letters had been re-
ceiVed by single person, and the servants
nelghbors, letter carriers and tradesmen logan
to see exactly what it meant the man was
usually willing to pay his debts rather than
nave the black sign come near his house.
30 the time came very quickly when the
black letter answered all the purposes that
the postal cards and strangely marked en-
Velops had done before they were suppress
ca, and the lawmakers found their legislation
futile.
The doom Of the black letter was sounded
by Judge L. Thomas assistant attorney gen
eral for the postofice department, who or
dered that all matter of this description be-
excluded from the mail. He gets his au-
thorfty from decision rendered by United
States district Judge, in which it was held
that all persons connected with the postal
service understand that the meaning and OBJ
1ect OF such procedure is u eaarce payment
of money by thus exposing the person ad-
dressed And now that the order has gone
out that all black letters shall be thrown
out as unavailable matter, it only remains to
be seen what will be the next methods adopt-
ed by the professional collector.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-13
St. Paul knights as Visitors.

Zion Commandery X. T., was subject last
evening to the annual visitation of Grand
Commander J. H. Randall, and there was a
large representation of members to attend the
exercises in the commandery room, Masonic
Temple. The occasion was dignifed by a WISH
tation from Darius commandery and from Da-
mascus commandery, St. Pati1 The degree of
the Red Cross was confirmed upon three can
didates, and the customary ceremonies we're
conducted with due formality At the con-
clusion of the commandery room exercises the
body adjourned to the banquet hall on the
top floor, where feast was placed before the
company. A programme Of tcasts and speeches
followed.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-13
TO LET NYE IN.
Aldermen Decide the FiichIi Amend
ncrt Must Be ReDeaIeG

When President Loye called the city council
to order last night there were but eleven m2m-
bers present. Aid. Anderson Immediately
moved that an adjournment be taken until
Monday evening at 1880 o'clock The motion
prevailed, and the Democratic members pres
ent left the chambers. The Republicans
however, stayed around for little while
telling Lincoln stories and swapping lies. In
little while Aid. Currier babe his colleagues
good night and departed. few minu es more
and Aid. Webster and Drew went out arm in
arm. Then Aid. Lloyd Rhode, Alexander
and Hewett put on their coats and went out
into the storm. and Janitor Gaylord turned
down the lights.
Before leaving the chamber every one was
careful to say good night to those remaining
From the council chamber the gentlemen
however, had another destination than in the
bosom of their families. They went in the
direction of the Guaranty Loan building ar
irving there as they left the council chamber
Aid Currier first, the others following Then
they went up to the eighth floor and into the
offices of Aid. Webster, where they stayed
until II O'Clock. The last one in forgot to
close the door, and to him the public is in
debted for the information concerning the pro-
ceedings.
The call for the caucus had been sent around
by President Loye, and it was hoped that a
sufficient number would be present to take
some definite action but there were only eight
there. Aid. Crosby dropping in after the Others
Loye himself failed to show up, and the first
thing done at the secret session was the be-
stowaf of quiet little roast upon the nresi
dent of the council
The matter under discussion was that per
tanning to the city treasurers bonds and
everyone present voiced the sentiment that
They wanted to see Wallace Nye quality as
city treasurer, and they were willing to take
almost any steps to bring about this result,
always, however, fully protecting the CITY
Aid. Webster objected strongly to the Kiichli
amendment He was anxious to at least
have 1t modified, II not stricken out entirely.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-13
GEN. BLACK A PATRIOT,
Record of Which Any Warrior May
Be Proud.

Gen. John c. Black, whose address was
the big event at the Loyal Legion banquet, is
a democrat; he was elected congressman
large from the state Of Illinois and served in
the Fifty third congress. He is now serving
by appointment of Pr es dent CIevel.rd cs Unit
ed States district attorney for the northern
first term was pension commissioner.
Gen. Black was born Jan. 81, 1889. at Lex
lngton' MISS. came to Illinois in February,
1S47, and has been for fifty years a resident
OF Illinois, living most of the time at Dan
vile, and for eight years in Chicago
He was educated in schools at Danville
ana at Wabash college, Indiana, which he left
while junior to enter the service, April IS
1861. He served about four months in the
Eleventh Indiana infantry as private and
sergeant major. Aug. Is, 1861, he re-entered
the service as captain of Company K, Thirty
seventh Illinois infantry, remaining in the
service until Aug. 10, 1865. when, the war
being closed, he rendered his resignation to
Gen. Sheridan. who accepted it with express
stons of regret at his determination During
this time he was promoted, successfully, to
be major, lieutenant colonel colonel and brig
adler general by brevet. His campaigning
extended from Harper's Ferry on the east
to the RIO Grande and Mexico on the west
ana south, mostly in the Mississippi valley
and the West. He served with Patterson's
column in 1861 on the Potomac, and was in
the ninth engagement of the war, being the
nght at Romney, w. Va. June IL, 1851 and
IN the last engagement in the war, the assault
on Blakeley batteries, Mobile Ala, April g
1865. He participated in the campaigns OF
the army in the Southwest under fremont
and Hunter; also of the Army of the Ten
nessee and the Army of Observation under
Ord, Dana and Heron on the Rio Grande;
military division of the Mississippi under
Candy; was present at the invasion of Mex
leo by the United States troops under Heron.
preceding that column and advising within i'm
as MS advance officer during the revolution
IN lS63-'64. He was at the siege Of Vicks-
burg; the battles Of Pea Ridge and Prairie
Grove fighting at st. Francis and around
cape Glrardeau, and at various other points
in the Mississippi valley He was twice r.
vereiy wounded; was promoted for gallant
services and brevetted for distinguished serv-
ices at the storming OF Blakeley batteries and
was presented with a congressional medal for
his services at Prairie Grove
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the belief that the mystery will soon be

the belief that the mystery will soon be
solved.
Detective Doyle spent the greater part of
yesterday morning with Mrs. Hanson. The
result Of this interview Is kept a secret.
During the morning, she was in a hysterical
state and frequently broke out in impreca-
tons against the police calling, - -!
Are you going tc hang me?" AS she was not
in her mind, it is not likely that the de-
tective secured any information of value.
Hansen requested Thursday night that GER
tain questions be asked his wife, but the re-
suit Is also kept secret by the detectives.
The opinion was advanced yesterday that
even IL Hansen was charged with murder
that his wife, although only 80 by the COM
mon law. could not be forced to testify agains,
him under the law, which gives the wife the
right to refuse to give testimony against her
husband.
Possibly she could not be forced to testify
against him." said Supt. Smith, when the
matter was brought to his attention, "but
that would not prevent her from telling what
she knows, or where certain things might be
found
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-13
HOMES FOR CITY POOR
Effort to Get Them in the Country
Meeting Success.

A large number of families are being pro-
vided with work in the country who might
otherwise be in most Strengthened circum-
stances in the city. Some time ago M. P
Collins, of the Northwestern AgriculturaIist
made the announcement that he could pro-
vide homes for few families, but he had
more places than there were applications for.
The matter was then commented upon, and
since then the number of families who have
asked for such places has been far greater
than the homes open to them. But many
are being provided for. Mr.. Underwood Of
the 500 line, has offered free transporta-
ton for all who can be placed along its road.
also cooperate in the work Mr.. Collins is
working hard to find places for unfortunate
families, and is constantly receiving applica-
lions from farmers who are willing to hire
to encroach upon his time, and Secretary Fay.
of the associated charities, has offered his
help. 1t is considered the scheme contained
the settlement Of the poor question for large
cities.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-13
Beta Theta ri BANQUET.

The annual reunion and banquet of the
Northwestern Dorg Club of Beta Theta Pi
was attended by ffty-one members of that
fraternity. The attendance was mainly from
Minneapolis but quite a number of visitors
were also present from st. Paul. The evening
was one filed with enjoyment, such as only
''fraters'' are used to. Music and song ran
its rampant course, and interspersed the diff
ferent dishes and toasts. College songs were
the order of the day, and old and new vibrat-
ed forth, sung by the resonant college voices
The banquet was given in the ladies' ordi-
nary, which lastly decorated. The tables
were elegantly set. and the menu an elabor-
ate one, and consisted Of dishes in and out of