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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-30
OdndU Department.

Chocolate Creams and Bon-Bons of the
dainty kinds that confectioners deem fair
priced at 40 cents per lb. They are here in
fruit Juice havors. with cream or nut centers
and fruit tops. dipped with finest Caracas
Chocolate. The Bon-Bons are 18c per lib. {:
the Chocolates zoe per lb. Both Creams and
Bon Bons are fresh from our own candy
works
The times., 1897-05-02

was anticipating how much good nc would
DO to everybody in need from his shre ewd
investment. when his dreams were in
terrupted by tall man OF such attenu-
ated aspect as to make him appear like
one of those stage ghosts that used To
make us tremble half with fear and half
with delight at the Christmas pantomime.
His voice was ghostiy as his look, as
he said:
THE doctors won't let me smoke
saw you were enjoying good cigar, so
am doing the next best thing TO smoking,
myself.
.They call me the 1ronmonger' in some
of the many hospitals in which have been
a patient, not TO tease me, but to cheer me
up
And then, for full minute he coughed
hard raucous cough that awoke the echoes
of the tuinble-down old shanty, where we
lodge our chief magistrate. Wiping his
blue lips, he continued his story:
Twelve years ago / was dining with a
party OF friends in one of the most famous
Of Boston's restaurants. l was fond OF
tricks OF legerdemain, and had learned
how to do some of the best of Anderson s
and Hermanns. Three times / had made
my friends believe that i had swallowed
a pickle fork; the fourth time their belief
was correct. / said nothing The dinner
proceeded. and we spent very pleasant
evening.
"Just as soon as could leave my friends
without arousing suspicion, jumped into
carriage, and was driven to noted sur
geon, who was a friend of my father.
told my story, and he tried to remove the
fork with such probangs as he had, with
out success ! went, subsequently, into
one of the most celebrated hospitals In the
country. 1 was put under preparatory
treatment, and a probang- specially made,
was USE. in an attempt to remove the fork.
It broke off about midway, and the broken
part is still here tslapptng his chestl.
This same operation has been repeated
several times at different hospitals with the
same result / am now going to Vienna,
to be operated upon by pupil of the late
Dr. Billroth. l came to Washington to
see some old friends before sail on Satur-
day"
The times., 1897-05-02
Ihe - Gi1s,es
City Brevities.

Prof Henry w. Vaughan, of New York,
who spent the early part OF last winter in
this city, has just returned from three
months cruise in Florida waters, and has
resumed his literary labors here.
Mr p Y. De Graw for so long the man
aeer of the United Press in this city, has
been placed in charge OF the Scripp- McRae
Telegram Company's officein this city, and
has established quarters in he Postal Tele-
graph building,
Puild:ng permits were issued yesterday
as follows: Albert Brew CO., I'M
provements to building at Twenty-fifth
ana streets, So coo; William F. Walter,
frame dwelling, No 1921 Gales street
northeast, 5000: George NJ. Beall; two
brick dwellings, Nos. 3261 and 1868 M
street northwe est, $4,000.
The change III the grade of NJ street
northwest, contemplated by the Commits
sioners, immediately east Of Rock Creek.
will require a change in the elevation Of
the Capital Traction Railroad tracks, and
the company was notified yesterday 10
have the alterations made in accordance
with the grade sheet furnished
The times., 1897-05-02
THE THEATER OF CHILDHOOD.
CIergymen Permitted TO visit Circus
rs the Guide of Children.

.Carc.4aI Richard, Archbishop of Paris,
has again said the hand of diciplne upon
his clergy Last autumn his reproof took
tie form of a circular letter, telling the
clergy that priest on a bicycle was no
fitting spectacle for the streets of Paris.
Now the Catholic clergy are shut out from
the theater. The archbishop forhids any
priest in the diocese of Paris to leave his
house without wearing the cassock- Then
he saws that any cleric appearing In a
cassock at the theater, even at matinee,
shall be liable TO suspension. The circus
T.. allowed tits the theater of childhood,
and the priest goes there as the guide OF
children Even the opera and the Coincide
Francaise are forbidden things
The foregoing extract from the for
e. D.. correspondent of the New York sun,
would seem TO place the circus at the
to9 OF all reputable places of amusement,
place, by the way, that the Barnum q
Bailey Creates Show on Earth has eX-
clusively occupied in this country for
many years past 1t is a fact beyond
dispute, that the proprietor of this show
has been inflexible in his rule Of providing
special delights for children, and which
are nowhere else 70 he seen. What pleaSes
and instructs the little folks is sure to
command the interest of parents and
guardians Besides that again, the Bar
mum & Bailey show is the only show in
dorsed by the clergy of this country. 1t
never exhibits on the Sabbath. while most
others do. There is never an Objectionable
feature exhibited, nor are there any
abuses TO be discovered. Ladies and chill
dren are its especial care in every way.
This year the show is superb. There
are 100 acts of all kinds among them one
grand horse act, when 20 of the noble
animals are In one ring at one time.
Twenty-four elephants are in three rings
at one time, while as many as fourteen
acts are going on simultaneously. There
are three rings, three stages, a race track
and aerial enclave, and a vaudeville enter
tainment in the menagerie pavilion, where
there are also scores Of special per-
formers in characteristic exhibitions. There
is a giant, midget and the famous Orissa
twins. Johanna, the big gorilla, 80
cages of wild beasts, two menageries, all
the champion riders of the world, the
best acrobats, aerialists, tUmblers, leap
ers. etc, while the new street pageant OF
the Return of Columbus to Barcelona con-
tains stupendous team Of 40 horses All
Of il will be here on May 5th and 9th.
The times., 1897-05-02
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

BY LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they can
not go to the seat of the disease. Catarrh
is blood or constitutional disease, and
in order to cure it you must take internal
remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces Halls Catarrh Cure
'e not a quack medicine 1t was prescribed
by one of the best physiciansin this co antry
for years, and is regular prescription.
Ii is composed OF the best tonics known,
combined with the best blood purifiers,
acting directly on the mucous surfaces.
The perfect combination of the two In
Eredients is what produces such wonder
full results in curing Catarrh. Send for
testimonials, free.
+. ]. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists; price75c. S-lyr
The times., 1897-05-02
The Royal Crescents.

at the regular meeting of Crescent Lodge,
No. 6, held last Friday night, at their h all,
81 Ninth street, the usual rules that are
supposed to mark such meetings with
strict formality were somewhat relaxed
and a highly enjoyable social time was
spent.
Speeches were made by Messrs Perry,
Goff, Johnson, and others. The lady
members, assisted by mandolin quartet,
added much tu the entertainment.
The dispensation lately granted by the
supreme lodge has been extended to the
31st of May, 1897.
The times., 1897-05-02
Names Sons and daughters.

The Sons and Daughters of Maine, at
their parlors. On Tenth street, last night,
listened to pleasing short talk by Prof.
John w. Chjckering, of Kendall Green.
The lecture that Prof. Chiekering was to
have delivered on the mountains aI d
Lakes OF Maine, last night, will be given
Saturday evening, April 10, and all mem
bers and friends of the society are invited
to be present.
The times., 1897-05-02
Marriage Licenses issued.

Marriagelicenses wereissued yesterday as
follows:
kins
David II. Kohr, of Washington. and Bes-
sic Belle Emerson, of Alexandria
Albert Y Souder and Katie K. Krebs
The times., 1897-05-02
MARSHALL HALL EXCURSION.
Planked Shad and Other Good Things
for Pleasure Seekers.


Should it be pleasant today, preparations
viii bemade to entertain an unusually large
crowd atMarshall Hall. Theregular planked
khad dinner. which has made Marshall Hall
10 extremely popular within the last few
years, viii be given today, and no doubt a
good many will avail themselves of the
opportunity of enjoying one of these feasts.
Besides the planked shad dinner there
are many other attractions to be found
here, both for the young and old, the prin-
opal one being the green lawns, which
are noted for their cleanliness and beauty.
The steamer Manchester will make two
trips to the all today, leaving at IL a. m.
and 2:30 p. M. and returning will leave
Marshall Hall at 1:10 and $50 p. III. The
price of the dinner is placed at 10 cents
and the fare for the round tripis 20 cents
The times., 1897-05-02
A Bad Light.

Freddy-wnat is 1.-The light that failed,''
papa?
Papa-That bicycle lamp that was guar
anteed not TO go out.-Commerci Ativer-
tiser.
The times., 1897-05-02

Cepero Released From Prison.
Consul General Lee yesterday notified the
State Department that Joseph L. Cepero
had been released from Santa Clara prison.
Cepero promised to leave the island and
never return.
The times., 1897-05-02
Limitations OF WAR Correspondence.

"I omftthe anne of the Greek commander
In this scrirnmage," wrote the faithful
war correspondent, "for 1 only had four
rcams of PAPER left t"-Philasielphia North
american
The times., 1897-05-02

pedestrians have lost all their rights
in this too-much-governed city," said an
old and much respected citizen at the
st. James. What between ice, grocery
and milk wagons that dash around COR
ners at top speed, the cable cars that rush
along at twelve miles an hour, and the
cycler, the feeble tinkle of whose little
bell is scarcely audible, not to mention
the boy and girl wbeelers who are SO
much occupied in looking at each other
that they see nothing but each others
responsive eyes, one who is feeble or lame
risks his iifein crossing any Of the avenues;
and there are no police on duty to pilot
such, and ladies, at the more dangerous
spots"
Speaking of the parks, which now give
promise of early leafiness, the Honorable
Commissioners of the District OF Colum-
bia no doubt had Goldsmith's exquisite
poem descriptive of Sweet Auburn, love
iiest village Of the plain" in their minds
when they planned these shady retreats
SO that they should in some measure re-
semble Auburn's bowers, For talking
age and whispering lovers made
The Man About Town had finished his
matutinal toast and tea at the Afling-
ton- and was enjoying one of Dan Lough-
rams Havanas in the park, as he medi-
tated the quick investment OF all mis- money
in c. B. & o. and Western Union, and
The times., 1897-05-02

Beautiful as are our parks just now in
their glory Of blossoming shrubs, bright
green la WINS and mating birds, there is
another sight that stirs the feeble pulse
and brings back happiest memories. The
troops of bright-faced girls, lightly trfp-
ping along our broad avenues TO school,
often accompanied by ciear-eyed. we'll
set-up, manly-looking laos, whose faces
have none Of that blase, worn-out look, so
commonly seenin those of other large citi es,
Is n inspiring prophecy for the future. and
earth has no more lovely sight than the
gay abandon of untarnishcd innocence.
The times., 1897-05-02

Nine. Macdonald has removed to s13
Ninth street northwest. Her usual moathiy
entertainment, Monday. May 8, at 8 p N,
The times., 1897-05-02

1niS lE IBe last Cfldnce tndC you ii nave
this season to make your dollars do double
duty on New, Seasonable Imported and
Domestic Dress Materials.
A complete line Of All wool Fancy
Mixtures and Covert Suitings. Sold eClo
at 29c a yard :. - :. -. :. IL JG
All-wool Stripe Suitings-broken
Cheeks and Fancy Mixtures Sold 1Cn
for 39c. yard :. >. ...ZJG
Two and Three-tone Checks-Fan-
cy Novelties and Atwood Coverts. ~
Sold for 49c- yard ID JE
3s-inch Atwood Vigoreaux Suit
ings, In neat mixtures of tan, gray On
and brown Sold for soc. q yard. .....L JIG
45inch Imported Coverts, in five
s'fffren' safs mixtures Sold for 'so- 39c
52inch Atwood Imported Scotch
Mixtures, knickerbocker effect IT.
very swell worth T5c, a yard .......4 e
Our entire line OF Imported
Weaves, including all the new COO
shades in French poplins UJg
19c. yard for our regular 2ac. Ail-wool
Fine Serges in black and colors.
sc. yard for 49c. Mohair and Wool
Black Brocade Grenadine and Etauine.
29c. yard for regular 49c. quality OF
Black Storm Serge, 81 inches wide.
23c- a yard for 39c. Black Mohatr Luster.
35c. a yard for 59c. quality Of Black
Tamse Cloth.
45c yard for soc grades Of Imported
Black Henrietta, silk finish.
SOC. a yard for 75c. quality Black dag
onal Luster Serge
Shop early so you can avoid the rush
The times., 1897-05-02
THE MAN ABOUT TOWN.

In the course OF an interesting discussion
at the Riggs House yesterday, one of the
parties to it used the weliknown phrase:
when Greek meets Greek, then comes
the tug of war"
A listener here interIoSed with the re-
mark: THAT is one OF those false quota
tions that mar the force, and destroy the
meaning of some of the best things in
literature The original passa ge reads:
When Greek Joined Greek then came the
tug of war II occurs in a play called: Ye
Tivalle Queans, or Alexander ye Create,
published in the year 1924. The name OF
the author is unknow n. II is full of
anachronisnls. andother absurdities, despite
which it was not unpopular in Elizabeth's
reign IL describes fairly we'll the con-
dftioa of Athens at the time Of the Persian
invasion under Xerxes-the city torn UP
with disputing political factions, much as
she is today, with the victorious Turkish
army within easy march of her. In sight
almost of the commoa enemy of that far-aff
time, patriotism spurned professional! poll
ticians. Greek joined Greek heartily,
all differences were forgotten, and the
brave Greek, who is nothing if not a
sailor, in that splendid naval victory of
Salamis destroyed forever a persistent
enemy Three copies of this old play are
extant. One at the Bodleian Library at
oxford, another in the library OF the
Marquis OF Lansdow and a third in
thelibTary at Amsterdam.
The times., 1897-05-02

"Demetrius Rail-, leader Of the opposi-
tion To Premier Delyannis,' said K. L.
Farquhar, a New York cotton broker, bow
sojourning at the Arlington, lis nephew
of the senior partner in the firm of Ralli
Bros, New York, the largest cotton mer-
chants and importers of Greek merchandise
in this country. They have branches at Sa-
vaDnah, New Orleans and Galveston, and
are very wealthy
The times., 1897-05-02
Gloves.

Glove bargain which will cause con
sternation and surprise-Ladies 4-bntton
sizes, from 3 i-2 to S-75c. value every
where, even here. 39c-
Come as early as you can and avoid
the crowd s.
Grand occasion, 75c. pair. There may
he 80 dozen, perhaps less. II you want
a number one good-wearing Glove, you'll
find this another prize.
The times., 1897-05-02
Furnishings for
Men.

Reversible Silk Club Ties. JC
Black Silk and Satin Band Bows I0U
Reversible White China silk Four 10.
in-Hands.. IoU
White China Silk Puffs- ZJG
White Unlaundered Shirts, .s-enforced
back and front, 210o linen bosom,
patent stays, hand worked button 10o
uOttS-.
Mems Percale Shirts, two collars 4
and one pair cuffs, either soft or c0a
StlIt DoSOiilS. UJO
Men Balbri ggan Underw
with French neck. pearl buttons and
fun regular cuffs, drawers with strap 1cn
bands. :. :. =. kJ6
Mems Observation-Disclosures, with
strap bands, string or stocklnet 1cn
bottoms. -. -. k0G
Mems Suspenders, made of extra
quality web, rolling ends and cast f7a
off buckles. II0
Boys All-silk Windsor Scarfs,
light blue pink, cardinal, white lnI/a
and navy blue, polka spots. tLHG
All these special values win be foundI
In our Mems Department, temporary aud
mex.
The times., 1897-05-02

Early la st week Mr. Amos G. Bryant OF
Newburyport, Mass, who, so he says, had
never in his twenty-five years sojourn in
this preparatory school, had a u opportunity
to ride any distance by rail, and see the
great world that whiricd so near him, took
advantage OF low rates to New York and
Washington and bought round-trlp ticket.
At $40 o'clock yesterday mrning he
was providentiaily found fast asleep en-
a bench in Lafayette Park
With much care he had taken off his
shoes and placed them under the bench,
ON the back Of which he carefully laid his
new spring suit. Then, with strange incon-
sistency, he placed under his head his new
silk hat 20 pillow his aching brow. He
must have said Now | lay me- or some
praser before he fell asleep, and his angel
must have watched over his slumbers with
ceaseless vigil, or at this moment, In this
rich city, where the cold wave signal is
hoisted at the first appearance OF dis
tressed yoyager DER life's troubled sea,
and blacs-coated philantropists and faith
hcalers. who sleep on downy couches at the
Shoreham, aud at night, with fair, round
belly, with good capon lined,' rake in the
dimes from the Bohemian gentleman, whose
account at his bankers is somewhat over
drawn, and later give him. in the vernacular
of the streets, 1.-THE frozen face''-Mr. Bry-
ant would be a stiff. He was somewhat
rigid when reporter struck his queer lay
out He was SO cold that he had to be
helped into his clothes. His hat, however
did not look very nice; 1t had the appear
ance of a smashed concertina But it was
put on his head, and he was taken TO a
lunch place and filled up with not coffee
and ''sinkers.'
Mr.. Bryant is typical Cape Colder.
Angular and scrawny, with whitey-brown
hair, receding chin, and pale blue eyes, he
looks as if he had had from birth no more
nourishing diet than fish bones and clam
shells.
After he was thawed out and a kind
hearted printer had given him his last sum-
mer's straw hat, Mr. Bryant went through
his pockets. To his evident astonishment
he found that his silver watch and plated
chain and S269 so, together with his re-
turn half of railroad ticket, remained
his property. Then ne sat down made some
calculations, and said that he was 60 cents
short, with almost fearful tone in his
voice.
A disgusted look appeared on the face
of those who had sympathiZed with him,
while an old typo" as he lit his pipe
and started home, murmured, Another
one, by guIni''
The times., 1897-05-02
Dress Goods.

This is the last chance that you'll have
this season To make your dollars do double
duty on New, Seasonable Imported and
Domestic Dress Materials.
The times., 1897-05-02

Ladies' Atwood Star Check Skirts
percaline lined, fuli widths, tailor
made So. so value For CJ 90
MOnQdY- " JQ
The times., 1897-05-02

Ladies Black Figured Silk and Plair
Velvet Capes all silk lined. lace
and Jet trimmed 50 so value Z cS
For Monday. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. pt. .Jf
The times., 1897-05-02

White Crochet Bed Spreads, Mar
seilles patterns. Sold at 59c.
For Mon day
The times., 1897-05-02

Ladies' Black India SILK Wal
pleated back, high collar, new
shape sleeve Value, $500. For G 4
M OnCaY. y
The times., 1897-05-02

Hard Oak Reception Tables, lex
s ton handsomely carved. Reg .
ular soc For Monday.
The times., 1897-05-02

3,000 Nottingham Lace Ends,
lengths 3 and 12 yards each.
The times., 1897-05-02

Potter's Best Quality 5-4 Table
Oilcloth in marble, Mosaic and
wood colors- For Monday.
The times., 1897-05-02
Suit Dept.

Ladies' Fancy Mixed Check {
Skirts, 4 yards wide, rustic
lined, velvet bound For Mon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23
CLASS IN ELOCCTION,
Exercises of n Pleasing Character by
Miss Goods Pupils.

The pupils Of Miss Jessie Good, .locu-
zionist, held their annual commencement
at National Rifles armory last night. a
large number Of the relatives and friends
of the little ones being in attendance The
program was a very long one, but was
very enjoyable and evidenced the careful
training bestowed upon the scholars
The music was furnished by the Burke
family, and was in every way entertaining
Master Willie Burke. a boy of very tender
years, played the violin and secured en-
cores enough to fill program. One of the
features of the evening was the playing Of
the Royal Crescent" twostep. W.ilie's
composition.
A class in physical culture, consisting OF
Willette johnson, Edith Farrell, Nora
schwarz. Jennie Crawford, India King,
Dorothy Stuart. Josie German, Nellie Glenn
ents, Stella McFadden, Gertrude Lusby.
May Austin. May Keenan,, Gabrielle Guyol,
and Cecilia Richmond opened the program
with drill. Two little sketches, The
Saratoga Fairies" and Dolores" were
given, the little ones representing their
parts very acceptably. Those who partici-
pated in those features were Master Chas.
Clements, Miss May keenan,, Master Clar-
ence Clements, Master Earl Erdman, Mas
ter George Free, Master Walter Hurley
Miss Edith Farrell, Miss Nora Schwarz'
Miss Willet johnson, Miss Mabel Arm
strong, Little Amanda Hurley, Miss Ga.
brielle Guyol. Miss Cecilia Richmond. Miss
Stella McFadden, Miss Nellie Clements
little Elizabeth Reynolds, Miss India kim
Miss Josie German and Miss Gertrude I,us,
by.
Others who took part in various features
such as recitations, vocal solos and dances
were Miss Mary Isel, Miss A. harrington
Miss Marion Common, Miss May Austin
Miss Gertrude Lusby, Miss Blanche price
Miss Dorothy Stuart. little Jennie Craw,
ford and Miss Josie German One of Inc
most pleasing numbers on the program
WAS the fancy dancing of Miss Pear
Mayes, who responded to several encores
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23
BOTH LOVED HER,
The Maiden Chose One and Paid Hi,
Fine.

Fine.
Mutually assaulting one another in con-
nection with love affair." was the general
charge today in the Police Court against
James w. White and Robert Bristow both
colored. AS they stood at the rail Of the
dock the men looked slightly the worse for
wear, BristoW being handicapped by a frac-
tured skull, while White bore cuts and
slaShes of such a character as would war
rant one In reaching the conclusion that he
had recently passed through the business
department Of a saw mill or a threshing
machine.
The trouble occurred and the injuries
were inflicted last night shortly before II
O'Clock in Cullinane's alley southwest The
men were calling on Nellie Beckham, who,
1t seems, has won the affections of both
Bristow arose to leave and asked for a
word in private with the hostess. At that
moment White hurled a brick at Bristow
the latter retaliating by welding a knife
with good effect. The humiliation of the
combatants was fast approaching a stage
that might have been described as COM
plete, when Policeman Rinck reached the
scene and put an end to the hostilities.
White and Bristow were taken to the Elmer
gency Hospital for treatment, and later
locked up at a stallion house.
When the case was called for trial in
court the prisoners announced that they
did not care to prosecute each other. That
determination, however, did not cut any
figure, for, after bearing the facts, Judge
Mills fined White SIS and Bristow ST. Nellie
showed her preference in the matter Of
admirers by paying the marshal 81 and Sc
curing the release of Bristow, in COMPANY
with whom she left the court. White went
down. ~