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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-23
A MUSICAL FELINE.
Frisco Has Cat That Plays the
Piano Like an Artist

There Is In San Francisco quite a numerous
Bohemian circle, which, as BELTS the cratic
nature of those composing such a member
ship, takes up with new sensation whenever
opportunity offers. The headquarters of the
circle is the home Of one of it's leading spirits
on Taylor street, just under the shades of
Russian HILL No one is admitted to terms
of intimacy in this exclusive and unconven-
tional set unless he she Is able and will
ling-the latter eSpecially-to contribute to
an evenings harmless enjoyment, and the
gatherings are consequently among the most
enjoyable possible. The latest favOrite Of the
jolly companionship is cat belonging to the
hostess-a cat which, If the San Francisco
Examiner may be believed, mounts the piano
s ocl WREN bGden, and seated on its hau lches,
does its best to sing, to its own accompani-
ment. The inspiration whence the creature de-
rives his unusual facility blows in in fragments
from the rareied atmosphere of Russian
Hill. For the little settlement looks down
from height of superior culture on the
jewellers on other hills and fats of the city,
the hoi polloi who have not seen the world
these knowing ones have whose rambles
in art galleries have not extended beyond
perfunctory shuttle through the Hopkins Art
Institute, who scarcely know Daghestan rug
from the coarse Japanese importation, and
might even have the utterly bad taste to buy
their bronZes in France-that is did they not
as a general thing prefer the Sinking in
sipidity Of 99-cent store bisque. Small wonder
1t is that Russian Hill holds itself remotely
exclusive from the untutored vulgarity Of
Mob Hill, while Mob Hill in turn, wrapped
in the comfortable security Of wealth. neither
knowns nor cares that such place as Rus
sian Hill is. or only knows II as an intolerable
climb where rents are cheap.
This wonderful feline has with beautiful
fitness been named Svengali, because, like
Du Maurier's Svengali, he Is black and sinu-
Gus and unbeautiful, in a spellbinding fashion,
ana moves in bohemian society. Svengali
takes himself quite seriously, and If perchance
you smoker while he sings and he turns and
fixes you with lucent gittering gaze, you
wish you hadn't, and you think creepily OF
TRANSPORTATION ard other uncomfortable theo-
ries and you're glad you're not alone in the
dark with him. In touching on the strident
vocal gift of Svengali one feels like borrow
ing the noncommittal lingo of the local music
critics when dealing with that most difficult
subject, home talent" His voice. though
pitched in the wailing minor that makes cat
music too sad a thing to be endured, is care
fully modulated by cultivation to meet the
requirements of indoor uses.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-23
ROAST FOR Mr.. REED
"GREAT WHITE FTLIBUSTER" THE
NAME APPLIED TO THE HOUSE
GAR.
MORGAN ONCE MORE MAD.
HIS WRATH AROUSED BY THE DIS
ORGANIZED STATE OF THE
COMMITTEES.
ALLEN ADDED TO THE CONFUSION.
Session of the Senate One of the
Most Notable Since Congress
Came Together.

WASHINGTON, April 22.-The SEES
sion of the senate today was one Of
the most eventful since congress as
sembled. 1t opened with a proposition
for an official expression of sympathy
to the Greeks in their struggle with
Turkey. This soon was merged into
turbulent debate over the disorgan-
lied state Of the senate during which
Senator Morgan characterized Speaker
Reed as the Great White Filibuster"
Mr.. Allen offered the resolution pro-
viding that the chief executive express
the sympathy of the American people
to the government of Greece. The SEN
ator declared that the present contest
was one between Christianity and pa
ganism. At the request of Mr.. Davis
chairman of the committee on foreign
relations, the resolution was referred,
Mr.. Davis promising speedy action.
The debate on senate committees
aroused Mr.. Morgan to speech of un-
usual severity. He spoke of dictator
ships, and the subordination of public
business to politics. He characterized
the condition of inaction In the house
of representatives as 1.-The most gil
gantic and unheard OF filibuster'' ever
attempted. In conclusion, Mr.. Nor
gan said that the speaker Of the house,
who had been known as the Great
White Gar" should be hereafter
known as the Great White Filibuster'
Another stirring chapter to the same
subject was added by Mr.. Allen, who
proposed a complete cessation OF senate
business, except to consider appropria-
ton bills, until committees were filled.
| The resolution led to a heated debate,
Allen participated The resolution
/ finally went over.
The free homestead bill was then
taken up. Mr.. Morgan offered an
| amendment providing that all public
lands not taken up by public entry by
Jan 1, 1900, shall be granted to the
states and territories where the lands
| are located for educational purposes.
The homestead bill was made the I'M
| finished business, and then laid aside
At o'clock message from the house
announced the death of Representative
Holman. Mr.. Turpie presented a reso-
! luton voicing the regret with which
| the announcement was received, and
providing for a committee of five sena-
| tors to accompany the remains The
resolution was agreed to. The presid-
ing officer named Senators Turpie, Fair
! banks, SpOoner, Kyle and Rawlins as
the committee. At 4:10 the senate ad-
| journed to Monday.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-23
MINNEAPOLIS.
FFICE 20 SOUTH FOURTH STREET
MINNEAPOLIS GLOBULEs.

Annie Tanck was divorced from Charles
Tanck Wednesday by Judge Elliott, on the
ground of drunkenness.
The l. b. Miller Jewelry company has
brought suit against Adolph Peabody to re-
cover 81 800 the value of a certain lot of cut
PENDANT has wrongfully converted and dis
posed of.
In spite Of counter attractions, The Prodi
gal Father is attracting its share of the
amusement patronage at the BijOu the pres
ent week The only remaining matinee of the
engagement will be given tomorrow.
A meeting of the Ninth Ward Aggressive
Republican club will be held Monday evening
at Carpenters hall 222S Central avenue, for
the purpose of hearing the report of the relief
committee.
The Natural Science Collectors association
held a meeting Wednesday evening, at which
the president, DIR. J. l.. McLaury, rendered
his resignation on account of his departure
for the East. He gave a farewell address, as
well interesting description of a cave
which he visited in Scholarie county, New
York.
The Cedar< avenue bridge over the Missis-
sippi Is in singer Of being badly damaged by
the floods. An @GScmpt by the county sur
veyOr to make ah examination was frustrated
because of the higlG-water, which rendered
approach impossible.
Elizabeth Robertson, of 1929 Dupont avenue
south, found insane after an examina-
ton, and sent to the asylum. Caroline Olsen,
whose place Of residence was not given, was
also committed by order of Judge Harvey.
The fight over the Gopher among the two
versity has been settled. The basis for the
agreement that the barbs get eight OF
the thirteen members of the board and the
Greeks the important offices.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-23
LOST HIS LONGITUDE.
Goodnovy Puzzled as to His Bearings
the Witness stand

The reading of the numerous and volumin-
Gus dispositions in the Goodnow divorce case
was concluded yesterday, and the oral testi-
mony resumed by the defense. This proved
an agreeable change for the spectators and
apparen ly for all concerned. as the deposi-
lions have been but dull entertainment, par
ticulariy for those who were well aware of
their contents. During the past two days the
members of the jury have sat listlessly in
their seats. and the defendant has occupied
himself chiefly in receiving messages and
kilograms from outside and sending replies.
Even the plaintiff, although following every
word has shown but perfunctOry interest.
But when the oral testimony resumed
everybody frightened up and the court room
assumed a more lively air.
The reading of dispositions was first inter
rupted in the morning to take The testimony
of two witnesses, by whom the defense calcu-
lates to prove an alibi for Mr.. Goodnow on
Christmas day, 1885, on which occasion wit
nesses for the defense have testified that he
left package with the matron of the Rescue
home 20 be delivered to Mrs Gordon Miss
Nellie Erb, OF Fairmont, testified that on
Christmas day, 1895, she was housekeeper for
Mrs. Lawther. at Red Wing and that Mr.
Gooonow was guest at Mrs. Lawther's house
on that day. Mrs. Sarah Phelps stated that
she was one of the guests at Mrs. Lawther's
entertainment, and remembered that Mr.
Goodnow was also there,
In the afternoon the reading OF dispositions
was resumed, and continued until all of
them had been read. Like those previously
presented, they were taken In Boston and
referred to the visits Of Mrs Goodnow to that
city. Two OF them were made by physicians
who attended her.
The dispositions Of Drs. Cobb and Conan+
both of Boston, were voluminous and yory
much in detail bearing upon Mrs Goodnows,
illness while in Boston, In 1894 and an onera
ton performed upon her in the Elliott hos
pital, Of that city, by DIR. Conant That of
DR.. Cobb tended to show that Mrs. Goodnow
while under his care suffered from fits of
mania, and that her condition was SO serions
at one time as 20 cause him to call in another
physician, DR.. Conant for consultation.
There was also presented a deposition By
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-23
OLE BULL UNWILLING
Programme for the Event of May II
Prepared.

Arrangements are now being perfected for the
unveiling of the Ole Bull statue, which oc-
ours at Loring park Monday afternoon, May
IL. The base of the statute, which is of Yer
mont granite, has arrived in the city and
work has commenced upon it already by way
Of encarving the proper inscriptions. The
programme for the occasion has been prepared
as follows:
The event will open with a festival over
ture composed for the occasion by Prof.
Eric Oulie of Minneapolis, and rendered by
the DanZ orchestra. This will be followed
by an address by John w. Alexander. chair
man Of the Ole Bull Monument association.
The unveiling of the statue will then occur,
which function will be performed by some
young Minneapolis lady, not yet decided
upon Immediately following the unwilling
his fathers composition, 1.-The Chattel Girls
Sunday on the VIOLIN accompanied by DAM S
full orchestra. The ceremonies proper will
occur at this iuncture. The statue will be
formally presented to the city of MINNEAPOLIS
by the monument association. Mayor Pratt
will represent the city. who will present it to
the park board. in whose keeping the work
will be IN the future. The festival VIII c,ose
by grand chorus of Norwegian singing So
cieties from throughout the Northwest. who
will render Ole Bulls I'm Lonesome Mo-
ments.''
1t IS also expected that Eduard Grieg' $
'Landkj lending will be rendered by this same
chorus. Minneapolis singers to the number
of 100 are regularly rehearsing it, Other
singing societies have been requested by the
committee TO also preTare it. grand re-
hearsal of beth the grand choruses will occur
at the exposition building Sunday morning.
MAY 16. The grand chorus "Landkjending'
viii be rendered with orchestra accompani-
ment.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-23
RUSSIA is READY.
Gar Expects to Intervene Between
Greece and Turkey.

PARIS, April 22--The situation on
the Thessalian frontier, according to a
dispatch from Athens today, is con-
sidered to be highly critical. 1t is
feared the Greek troops, exhausted by
three days hard fighting, will be I'M
able to resist much longer the furious
attacks of the Turks.
The correspondent Of LIE Journal at
Athens telegraphs that in an advance
on Damasi the Greek troops suffered
heavily, and that the Turkish losses
were enormous. At Boughazi two
Turkish companies were annihilated
while trying to capture the Greek bat
teries. Continuing, the dispatch says
that the Turkish fort at Viglia is sur
rounded by Greeks, who are trying
to silence the six Turkish batteries re-
naming in position. Even theye, it is
further stated, are not supported by in
fantry
According to a dispatch received here
from Constantinople, Greece has in
formed the powers that she will aban-
don her claims to the island of Crete
if the powers will force Turkey to cede
her Epirus and Mount Olympus, ac-
corded to her by the treaty of Berlin.
LIE Journals correspondent at Odessa
telegraphs that all the necessary meas
ures have been taken at Sebastopol
for the eventual intervention of Russia
in the war between Turkey and Greece.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-23
SENATOR JONES SATISFIED.
New Tariff Bill Being Fixed to Suit
Him.

WASHINGTON, April 22.-The Re
publican tariff subcommittee of the
senate finance committee is working
now with its eyes fixed upon next
Tuesday as the day to report the tariff
bill to the full committee but without
feeling at all confident that this result
can be accomplished. The committee is
also informing those who seek to Sc
cure changes in the bill that their sug-
gestiOns are not likely to be considered
after the present week, and that con-
SeQuently whatever amendments are to
be made will be finally passed upon
before the close of the work on Sat-
urday night. The committee has
passed tentatively upon almost all the
questions before it, and finally upon
those of small Importance leaving for
the last the most important items
over which there are differences Of opin-
ion. Probably the most persistent de-
mands have come from the Western
Repu blican senators for greater pro-
lection to Western interests, and they
are very hopeful of success for some
OF their propositions including those
on wool, hides, lead ore and others of
minor Importance, such as borax and
soda ash.
The entire wool schedule will not be
advanced, but the probabilities are
strong that woods of the third class
Will De. 1nOS6 OF the nrSt and second
class will probably be reduced. The
Western senators who have agreed to
the Mantle schedule sent this schedule
to the committee today, and will prob
ably call tomorrow or Saturday to urge
its adoption. 1t is also probable that
the classification will be made more
definite than that of the original Ding
ley bill. The wool question is receiving
the committees best attention, as it
is recognized that the fate of the bill
may depend somewhat upon its salts
factory adjustment There has also
been spirited contention over the sub
Ject of duty on hides, the PROPOSE
ton for which has been strongly an
tagonlzed by the tanning interest
A decision has been practically
reached to make hides dutiable at the
rate of 115 cents per pound The adj
vocates of an increased duty on lead
ore are said to have also won, and
according to the best obtainable re-
ports, the Mckinley rate of $50 per ton
will be restored. There will also be O
rebate on tin used in canning fruit and
fish to be exported
One Of the problems of the commit
tee has been to satisfy Senator Jones,
of Nevada, who holds the balance of
power in the finance committee He
has been made acquitted with the
work of the committee so far as it
has progressed, and it is understood
that he is satisfied with the bill.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-23
TURKISH FLEET SAILS.
Second Squadron of the Sultan's
Ships at Niagara.

THE DARDANELLES, April o.
6:35 p. ma second Turkish fleet has
Joined the first fleet in the Bay OF Ma
CARA. csH 1sg=a ifaT -
Sophia, Bulgaria, April 22.-The
Turkish authorities, fearing a Bulga-
rian raid into Macedonia, have rein
forced the Ottoman troops holding the
passes of the Rilo mountains The
Macedonian junta has it's headquar-
ters here and has decided not to act
until the result of Emperor Francis
Joseph's coming visit to the car is
known. The Macedonian junta ex
poets important developments from
this visit.
Larissa, April 22-The Turks have
occupied several Greek positions near
Nezeros. Very severe fighting occurred
westward of this place during the
morning.
Vienna, April 22-The Neue Freie
Presse publishes a dispatch from Con-
stantinople saying that Edhem Pasha,
the Turkish commander in chief. has
telegraphed the sultan announcing
that his advance guard is within an
hours march of Larissaa The Turkish
general adds that he has a force OF
$4,000 men with him. He estimates the
Greek army opposing him to number
10000 men, and expresses the hope
that the fall of Larissa, with the
help of God, is imminent
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-23
BULGARIA wARLIKE,
An Ultimatum Delivered to the Sui
tan of Turkey,

1.
tan of Turkey.
CONSTANTINOPLE Wednesday.
April N.-(Delayed IN transmission. y
The Turkish squadron still remains
in the Dardanelles. There is much
comment here on the disgrace of Izzet
Bey, until recently the favorite adj
wiser of the sultan. Izzet is reported
to have been arrested. One cause Of
his disgrace, according to report, is
that he withheld from the sultan two
of Edhem Pasfa's dispatches inform
ing his majesty that the position of
the Turkish army in Macedonia was
untenable, owing to the incursions Of
the Greek irregulars, and asking for
authority to advance. Izzet's object.
it appears, was to gain time with the
view Of bringing about a pacific settle
ment Of the Cretan question with
Greece direct. Another account has
it that the Turkish minister of war,
Ria Pasha, insisted upon Izzet Bey's
discharge, because the latter ordered
the director of telegraphs, Ali Effen-
di, to deliver to him all of Edhern
Pasha's dispatches.
M. De Nelidof, the Russian ambas-
sador has advised the Turkish gov
eminent not to expel the Greeks from
Turkish territory at the expiration of
the fortnight's notice given them to
leave, when diplomatic relations be-
tween Turkey and Greece were severed
on last Friday. Many Greeks, however,
are already leaving.
There is much concern among the
Turkish government officials on &C
count of Bulgaria's persistent claims
for berats of five additional Bulgarian
bishops in Macedonia, and for the ap-
pointment of Bulgarian commercial
agents at Uskub and Monastir. The
Bulgarian representative here, M
Markoff, had an audience with the
sultan on the subject and informed
his majesty that, unless the berats
were conceded by Friday next, Bull
garia would begin to mobilize her army
on Saturday. The sultan promised to
grant the berats, but asked Bulgaria
to be patient until the war with Greece
is over. His majesty also granted Bull
garia's request for permission to ap-
point commercial agents at Uskub and
Monastir. In spite of this, the Bulga-
RAN representative yesterday present
ed an ultimatum at the Yildiz Kiosk,
and subsequently the Russian embassy
Informed the Bulgarian representative
that the moment was inopportune for
insisting upon the sultan granting the
berats, adding that Russia would not
support the demand if the Bulgarian
army was modified, and that the re-
sponsibility for the consequences would
fall exclusively upon Bulgaria.
An official notice just published or
ders all vessels flying the commercial
ensign of Greece TO leave Ottoman
waters within fortnight from Sat
urday last, April II, the day of the
severance Of diplomatic, relations be-
tween Turkey and Greece. By the
same order all Turkish vessels in Greek
waters are required to leave them
within the same period
Finally, at the expiration of the fort
night, the services of the Turkish light
houses in the gulf of Salonica will be
suspended, and the gulf itself will be
closed at night to navigation while the
war lasts.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-23
INDICTMENT A SURPRISE.
Charge of Manslaughter Against In
SDector WOODBURY.

very much surprised man was John s..
Woodbury. when he called upon before
Judge Simpson yesterday to plead to an in
dictment charging him with manslaughter in
the second degree. lie did not know how IL
happened, and wanted to know if he had
not some recourse if they had the wrong
pig by the ear"
When the Indictment was read to him he
was enlightened. The charge was that he had
occasiOned the death of Herbert Backner, at 500
Russell avenue north. when he fumigated the
premises with sulphur in the performance of
his duties as health officer
Mr. Woodbury. remarked after hearing the
Indictment: "Oh, understand it now; I'm
not guilty" He was given permission to see
an attorney and arrange about bail. Her
bert Backner was 10 years old and Just
previous to his death had had scarlet fever.
T1ere was some friction as to when FUN ration
should take place. and the family fina9.y set
time. Woodbury. appeared at that time and
proceeded to fumigate. The Indictment grows
out of charge made by the family that
the inspector peremptorily refused to grant
time for fire to be kindled in another room:
that the young patient subsequently had to be
removed to cold hall, where he caught a
fatal chill.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-23
MISUNDERSTANDING PACE.
Ia Well Kept Up by the Cyclists on
the Exposition Track.

Over 1000 people saw last nights finish in
the stX-day bicycle race on the track at the
cycle show. The record making pace which
has marked the contest from the beginning
was continued, and when the fair cycliennes
crossed the tape they were " miles ahead
Of the worlds previous record for four nights.
Miss CLAW won out at the finish, with Farms
worth a very close second and Baldwin hug
Eing her close.
AS usual during the two hours racing last
night Claw and Farnsworth set the pace
the greater part of the time, Baldwin pick
Ing II up occasionally and leading for a few
laps. halgren, who suffered considerably
from sickness Monday and Tuesday nights,
Is surprising every one by her plucky work
and last night kept up pace which made
her opponent little Babe Bartlett do n
great deal Of hustling. Babe" continues to
win friends. and already has some very en-
thusiastic admirers. One young man who
has attended the race every night, and who
staunchest friend. and provides considerable
amusement for the crowd by his continual
roofing" for the little girl from the Windy
City
Baldwin, who perhaps has more friends in
Minneapolis than any of her competitors pro-
vtdes few opportunities for them to applaud
her work. OF the bunch she is the "head-
lest rider. and her failure to set the pace
as often as her opponents think track cour-
tesy calls for, will prove beneficial to her
before the finish Saturday night. Her squirt
Ing powers are well known and while she
is willing TO trail behind keeping the same
number OF miles to her credit as her oppo-
nents during the first five nights of the
race. she is liable to be heard from Satur-
Gay. The score at the end of eight hours
riding is;
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-23
MILES WANTS TO GO.
Commanding GensraI Desir $ to Wit
ness the Contest

WASHINGTON, April 22-Gen Miles
has applied for permission to go to
Greece. to observe the war between
that country and Turkey from a mill
tary point of view Secretary Alger
has brought the matter to the atten-
ton of the president, and the latter
has taken the application into con-
sideration. The impression is that, ow-
ing to the rapid progress of the war
and the likelihood that it will be
brought to an end before Gen. Miles
could reach the scene, the project will
be abandoned. Should the order be
made by the president. however, it will
be the first time in our history that
the general commanding the army has
gone abroad during actual war as a
military attache. 1t is true that Gen.
Sherman made a tour of the world in
time of peace in company with Fred
Grant, and that Sheridan accompanied
the German army as an attache in
the war with France, but in the first
case there was no war in progress,
and in the second the officer was not
at the time of such high rank as is
Gen. Miles,