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Diana Is
q MYTH.

A colossal fraud has just been expos
ed in Paris. With inimitable self as
surance the inventor of this gigantic
Swindle, this amazing hocuS-pocus, has
come forward and told a wondering
world how for years he has been dup
ing credulous souls, and dipping them
so effectively as to win praise and
blessings from some Of the most potent
persons living. Great in his day was
Cagliostro, prince of mountebanks and
quacks, but equally great as mysti-
fer is this nineteenth century trickster.
Candid, and at times Extensively frank,
was Rousseau when he told the strange
story of his life, but not more candid
or Extensively frank than this astute
gentleman of our time, who, to serve
his own ends, has for years been lying
with a shamelessness that the immortal
Munchausen could hardly have match
ed.
This interesting individual is Leo
TaXil A we'll known man he is, and
one who is a familiar figure In more
than one European capital. Much has
been heard of him lately in connection
with the mysterious Diana Vaughan.
Journals throughout the world have
told the extraordinary story of Diana's
initiation into a diabolical society and
of her subsequent conversion to the
Roman Catholic church. Many sensi-
tive souls shuddered as they read her
horrible tale, and general wonder was
expressed that in these enlightened
days any persons could be found will
ing to join such a monstrous and sacri-
legious organization as she described.
So the weird tales of devil worship
and of uncanny nocturnal ceremonies
went the round Of the press, and the
excitement gradually increased until
few days ago. when it was buzzed
abroad that the marvellous Diana
would hold a meeting in Paris, and
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Story of the Most
Shameless Fraud
of the
Nineteenth Century.

thorough knowledge Of the inner work.
ings of secret societies.
Of devil worshippers he was the pro-
nounced foe, and many alleged secrets
of theirs were revealed by him to
church dignitaries. Moreover, he claim
ed to have been Free Mason In his
early years, and his antagonism to that
order. after he became a Catholic, made
him marked man. Again, he was
supposed to have been instrumental in
converting Diana, and, hence, on this
august occasion, it was surely fitting
that he should take front place. So
they waited patiently to hear him.
81 AM DIANA VAUGHAN"
But hardly had the first words come
from his lips when a look Of utter as
constituent swept over the faces be-
fore him. And no wonder, for these
were his astounding words:
Ladies and gentlemen, you desire
to see Diana Vaughan. Look at me-!
1 am Diana Vaughan
The audience was actually so para
1yzed with establishment that not a
word was uttered, and Taxil went on
as calmly as though he were deliver
ing lecture on the Efountains Of the
moon. On his face there was a self
satisfied smile, and in his voice there
was that emotion which we usually
associate with the voice of a well fed
philanthropist. 1t never seemed to
occur to him that there was anything
shameless in his conduct; on the con-
trary, he seemed to glory in it.
After informing the audience that
there was no such person as Diana
Vaughan he launched into history of
his career. To fool men had always
given him pleasure, he said. Thus on
one occasion he had frightened the
people Of Marseilles almost to death
by telling them that the quays of the
city were in danger Of being destroyed
by sharks, and on another occasion he
had bambooZled the greatest archaelo-
gists in Europe by a cock and a bull
story of city at the bottom Of Lake
Geneva.
In 1885 he decided to fool the Catho-
lie church. so he went to a leading
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elligeut young girl. who was emnloyed

telligent young girl, who was employed
as copyist by an American firm in
Paris, and I got her to write letters
from women who were formerly Free
Masons, in which all the horrors of
Lucifer worship were graphically de-
picted. I paid her for the work 1901.
q month. In this way got the mater
ial for my book entitled Are There
Women Free Masons?'
my secretary, under the assumed
name of Diana Vaughan. entered into
direct correspondence with the digni-
taries of the Catholic church, especial
ly with the private secretary OF the
pope, and he sent her with each letter
the especial blessing Of the holy
father"
Renewed excitement among the
audience, but the arch mystifier went
on calmly:
eff the clergy were tricked they may
blame themselves. We had told them
that the head center Of Pallad1smus
was in the Masonic lodge at Charles
ton, in America, Moreover. In my
book on the devil published a ground
plan of Satan's chapel, which, said,
formed part of the lodge jim Charles
ton. When the Bishop Of Charleston
heard Of this he journeyed to Rome and
told the pope that the whole story
was a pack Of les He assured the
pope that he had searched carefully,
but could not find a Satan's chapel
anywhere, and he maintained that the
Free Masons Of Charleston were hon.
orable citizens, who would certainly
not take part in any devil worship
The pope ordered the bishop to keep
silent on the subject, and when Diana
Vaughan Informed him few days
later that the bishop was himself a
Free Mason, the pope sent her his
blessing.
There is another example. showing how
easy it is to trick the clergy. Diana Vaughan
said that under the rock Of Gibraltar there
was shop or smithy, in which all the uten-
sils necessary for devil worship were fash
Toned. When he heard this story the apos-
tolic vicar Of Gibraltar sent a protest to the
pope, but the protest was pigeon-holed, and
Diana Vaughan received another penal bene-
diction, the special reason being that Diana
gave the pope's representative most interest
ing details about the smithy beneath the
rock of Gibraltar, and even assured him that
all the work there was done by means Of hell
fire."
WHAT WILL HE DO NEXT?
Taxil next tried to show that the vatican
wanted to use Diana Vaughan for the pur-
pose Of perfecting monstrous swindle.
According to him, the world was to be
made to believe that the heart of Joan Of Arc
had been discovered in an Italian nunnery.
TaxiI took the hint, and wrote a hymn in
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RELIEF SOCIETY
Employment Register.

onico III East Ninth st. Telephone 1888.
BoY-A good, smart boy. aged fifteen. wants
work Of any kind.
FIREMAN-Having large family depending
upon him, and no work. is very anxious to
secure employment.
JANITRESS-A widow with family wishes
employment as janitress. ETC.
JANITOR-Very reliable, with good tesd-
monials. wants position. Has an aged in
valid wife.
WOMAN-A colored woman with a small
child to support wants work at house,
cleaning, etc.
WE HAVE several men who are anxious to
recure places to clean yar1s. take down.
storm windows. ETC.. as well as wood saw
yers in abundance.
M. Z. HuTCHINS. Secretary.
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FOR RENT.
Houses.

DON'T FORGET THAT THERE ARE A
RENTED. WE HAVE SOME OF THEM
ON MARSHALL, DAYTON AV., EAST
FOURTH AND EAST SIXTH ST., AND, IN
FACT, ALMOST EVERY PROMINENT
RAM PARK. FLATS WITH OR WITH
OUT HEAT IN SOME OF THE BEST
APARTMENT HOUSES IN THE CITY.
STORES ON SEVENTH, SOUTH ROBERT,
LAUREL, MARTIN AND RICE STS.. AND
OTHERS TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION.
IF YOU WANT TO RENT ANYTHING GO
TO J. w. SHEPARD, "a EAST FOURTH
ST.
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His Preference.

Art Dealer-If you don't like any of these
landscapes, let me show you one of our pict-
ures of still life.
Mr.. Gaswell becoming interested)-No
don't think l care to see any of 'em, but II
you've got a right lively brewery scene you
may show II to me. Chicago Tribune.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-17

Harry, dear, wish you wouldn't chew
gum so 1auch. Your father says gum isn't
clsan. and the habit is certainly an annoying
one.'
why, mama. I've just got to chew some-
thing. He always keeps his hnecut where
can't get ut it''-ChluaQ tribune.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-17

OFFICE BoY-wanted-A boy of Is years
would like job of some kind as office boy,
errand boy or any work of that kind. APP
ply to H. S., 14S Fenton ST., city.
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Empty7ne a Dormitory.

Watchman (breathlessly)- The boys dormi-
tory is ON fire, and If they find 1t out they'll
stop to save their footballs, bats and things
and perish.
Boarding School Principal (quickly)-Notify
the boys that all who are not down stairs in
two minutes won't get any pie.-New York
Weekly.
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WANTS MAY BE LEFT

At the following locations for fnser.
ton I'm the Daily and Sunday Globe,
at the same rates as are charged by
the main Office.
DAYToN's BLUFF.
sever Westby .............-679 East Third st.
ST. ANTHONY HILL.
~ Bnll :.;:..:.. Grand av. and St. Adams
81 Fr3 s4o: Co. ssss and and astsa s
a. A. Campbell ......... D.. n. .2s5 Rondo st,
A. 7: Guernsey .............. :. IN Dale ct.
Brackstt's ...:.........vistorla and selby az.
MERRIAM PARK.
A. Il Woolsey. st Anthony and Prior avs
9 ARLINGTON HILLS. ,...,,.
y. X. Marelius ......Cor. Bedford and Decatur
A. 4 G. A. Schumacher 800. 1854 Payne av.
, LOWER TOWN.
S Joseph Argay Cor. Grove and Jackson sts:
~' - Merrill. ...........r...,...4 Az broadway
WEST SIDE
George Msrti... .wabasha and Fairfield av;
Concord Prescription Store. State Concort
A. i. Hall ....... Cor. 8. Wabasha and Isabel
WEST SEVENTH STREET.
a. g. A. Schumacher. .4ss West Seventh st
J. J. Mullen. Cor. James and West Seventh
UNION PARK.
9. A. Monchow. University and Prior avs.
UPPER NJWN.
B. H. Reeves. Moore Block Seven Corners
G. T. Heller. st. Peter and Tenth SITS.
3. :: W1tte; :............... 80 East Seventh st.
G c5veden Robert and 4 4se Rs' s., st.
R. 7. Wincott & Co. Cor. Rice G Igiehart sts
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Observation-Disclosures, position by an expe-
rienced travelling salesman, with large
nesota; best of references A., 635 ST. An
thony.
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STENOGRAPHER-E Experienced male stenog-
rapher desires position will work for mod
crate salary; frst-class onu... sd1ress
Steno No, 81 Park Place
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SITUATIONS oFFERE.D-MALE.

CANVASSERS- canvassers wanted; big
money to active men. Apply Room %, "a
East Fourth st.
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ENGINEER and machinist wishes a position
city or country; twenty-five years. expert
ence; good references, Engineer, 294 Car
roll st.
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ENGINEER-Wanted, position as engineer
or running ice machines or any place of
trust best of city references. Address F.
p, 81 East Eleventh ST., in rear.
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PILES.

safe, LASTING CURE.
Itching piles bleeding. blind protrudins
piles, safely and permanently cured by tho
PYRAMID PILE CURE. Absolutely safe.
contains no opium. cocaine or injurious drugs.
90 cents and 81 at druggists. Book on Gauss
and cure Of piles sent free by addressing
Pyrsmid Co.. Albion. Mich.
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NOT the East Ones.

ct am informed, my good friend. that
you're losing money on fast horses, re-
marked Rev. Mr.. Angel.
you're information r. all wrong. I'm
losing my money on slow horsa." said Frank
Speede-Tid-Bits.
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CANVASSERS-Wa canvassers for the
Reilly adjustable curtain. Apply Monday
morning at 9 o'clock, Room IA, Court
R1ock
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
miscellaneous.

A BARGAIN-On the corner of Geranium and
Jessie sts.-We are instructed to sell two
lots; you can have them both for $500: they
are beauties; streets are graded and side
HWaiked; they were worth ten years ago
$9O0O.and are cheap today at 81 500. but they
Manhattan building 80
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. trustworthy young
man like position to drive or care for horses,
or drive delivery wagon; careful driver and
best city reference; we'll acquainted in
city. Address T. N, 219 Nash st.
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competent stenographer, with experience
and best references. desires work. Mo. 1
Selby terrace city. lss
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EMPLOYMENT-A good, honest boy sew
enteen years old would like work of some
kind, or learn trade. Call or address E.
W.. Alb Fulton St t~f-a+
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DRUGGIST Wanted. position by registered
druggist; twenty-eight years old; have
owned store for five years; either city or
country; best of references; thoroughly un-
derstands soda fountain. Address Druggist,
los East Fifteenth st., Minneapolis.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-17

0O-SOUTH-FACING LOT on p,,doInh
ST.. near West Seventh st., valued a, Il 350
ten years ago Smith & Taylor, 2is Man
haitian Building.
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EMPLOYMENT-A boy of sixteen years of
age would like work of any kind; has got
some experience in baker shop. L. B.. $50
GoodEue ST.
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EMPLOYMENT-A young man, nineteen
years of age, would like situation; can set
type and run job presses. Address A. L. P.
584 Pleasant ay. a,
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LoiS-Lots for sale in block SO, Summit Park
addition, cheap. by owner. 323 Jaci;s,n st.
5000 0o--SOUTH-FACING lot on Seiby ay- near
Victoria st; If you have the cash IFS
yours. Smith Taylor 21S Manhattan
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SHIPPING. fCLERK-Y Young man wants stu
alton as shipping clerk; a rapid marker; or
any kind Of Office warehouse work. R. S.,
Isl East Third ST.
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BICYCLES.

biCYCLES-We want to buy two second
nand ladies' wheels in good condition Twin
City Cycle House, 436 jackson St
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SITUATIONS wANrED-mALE.

store during summer or until July 4; has
experience and can furnish references. Ad-
dress V. P, 1853 Manchester av., ST.. Paul.
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GRASS CUTTER-Wanted, man to cut grass
on lawn. Inquire at 63S Summit av
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DINING ROOM BOY-Experienced dining
room boy of Is years desires a place in pri-
vate house or club; three years experience;
knows city well and is willing to work
reasonable. Please address or call C. H.,
Flat 2. Reid court.
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WANTED-Work of any kind by a sober,
reliable man; understands all about horses
and driving. First-class references. Adj
dress N. S.. 705 Hawthorne st.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-17

THE NEW SILK SHIRT WAIST, with tight
lifted lining. made for s.. Room 800. Phoenix
Building.
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BiCYCLE-For sale, high grade, second
nand; good condition; cheap for cash now.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-17

MANA good man wanted at $50 Smelling av.
to work around the house.
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FOR RENT-877 Fuller St.-Two-story eight
room house, with modern improvements
and barn.
For Rent-918 Juno St.-Two-story. six-room
house; city water
For Rept-369 Jay St.-Two-story, six-room
cottage, city water; will be repaired to
suit desirable tenant.
For Rent-936 Earl St.. Corner Of Sims-Lower
fiat city water.
For Rent-752 Payne Av.-Six-room nat; city
water and sewer.
Inquire at the State Savings Bank. Germania
Life Building.
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WANTED-Lady' '96 or '97 wheel: give full
particulars for cash. Address r H. Globe.
THE PATEE BICYCLE is a winner. r:de one
II you want to get there quick; a.sl five
good secondhand wheels cheap. Twin City
Bicycle house, 436 Jackson St.
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TO EXCHANGE.

NEW GOODS exchanged for secondhand.
Cardoza Furniture e Exchange Co., 232
East Seq enth St
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HOUSES SA1IEI.
HOUSE-For sale, cheap, house built for fam
lily on each floor; bath, etc. TAI Carroll st.
EIGHT-RooM HOUSE for sale cheap. III
Dayton av.
FOR SALE by owner, eight-room house, be-
tween University and Rondo, near Western
av. Call 1913 Fuller.
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SITUATIONS wANrED-FEMALE.

A WOMAN would like to get work Of any
kind. Please call at 49, West Fourth ST.;
come to side door. '~'-
CLERK-Young lady of good address wants
position in or out Of city as clerk in small
Globe ~ -
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-17

HOUSE-For rent. five-room house, in good
order, Arkwright ST., near Lafayette cars:
S. to good tenant. Smith & Taylor, Man
haitian Building.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30

vited party. and from cellar to dome the guests
roam about business palace or an intellectual
nome that Is perfect in every appointment,
delight wherever the eye reaches. This state OF
anairs has not happened. it has only been
reached by unceasing care and anxiety on the
part Of the one responsible for the whole: upon
the master builder sets the mantle OF either
praise or blame. Success is simply the power
OF a mighty understanding.
visit to the offices Of the building firms and
conversations with the gentlemen guiding the
affairs show increasing interest on the part
of property Owners and those contemplating
improvements. While direct orders may not
yet be flowing in. the costs and possibilities are
being carefully considered 1t may be said that
the year begins slowly. but the year Is young.
and even bad beginnings have been credited
with good endings The building trade is neces-
sarily the last TO feel the movement Of newer
conditions: large amounts must be accumu-
lated before they can be disbursed. and it may
he said that for some years large amounts have
not been generally possessed. In attanments
warrantng the confidence Of prospective in
vestors the building trade never better
equipped. and there is reason for hope that the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30
HOTSE-NOTING.

The industry Of house moving IL distinct ana
unique one In its way. Though 1t is a declining
rather than a growing In the larger cities TO-
day, where the practice Of erecting ldfashoned
frame buildings is becoming obsolete. vast
sums Of money have been and are still realized
by those engaged in this novel branch OF bust
ness In the suburbs and annexed districts may
very often be seen many instances o. this dis
tinctly American enterprise. With the work OF
house-moving is included that Of raising build
ings bodily. snoring and sheath-piling. 1t re-
quires a large amount Of capital to supply the
engines. derricks, cables, hydraulic jacks. and
general gearing for properly performing such
contracts The work Is aboriors, difficult and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30

...,-.,,o,.e ro.', ,,ior in the cost of building ma
.t..a1 - all riuls has gwen an impetus 10 me
,i,,, 80 .hese structures that ar" changing
49, ,oca ~ New York from the Bronx 70 the
D.,,,. and these and other reasons point 10
In raater activity in the coming year
monument architect is authority Tor the stare
ment that buildings per cubic foot can De erect
Cd today at about 20 per cent
Tho 600 or more architects OF New-fork are
coi,activeIv and no doubt individually proud OF
tbeir work in the city, and beyond. Tor you haru-
Iv find a centre OF population IN america where
the creation Of a New-York architect does not
challenge admira ton. They are the most Ia
nous and most favored builders or the Nation
and their genius has made Newly the WONDER
and admiration OF the stranger from every iand
and is making it every day more hitting monu-
wont TO American genius, art, enterprise ana
onmnerce In view OF the revolution in building
~. tho city has witnessed in the last ten-yes.
~. 10 Of Ave years-he would be rash indeed who
,,ould venture to predict what the architects and
builders Of New-York may reveal In new crea-
lions Of the near future. but doubtless the rapid
daye,onment OF style as we'll as utility In archi-
tecture will progress. The new architecture is
an ey olution OF only ten years and II may well
he said that 1t is too much to expect even the
nren,,er architects OF the American metropolis
win all their artistic and inventive genius to
nerfect a new style OF architecture In a single
decade. and the future will no doubt evolve
stvle that shall correct all that may be incon-
eruous IN the present. and make New-York more
and more pre-eminently the most magnificent
and stately Of American cities-a rank that II
has ever held and must hold. not less In its
architectural than In Its other distinctive feat
ures.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30
J4P4NESE WALL PAPER.

The inherent art instinct and the quick-wltted
liability 81 the japanese are shown IN their
articles for household decoration. which are now
deservedy popular in this country they ordi-
narilv DISPLAY more Of the initiative than the
creativo faculty. for the japanese. though slow
IN originate. are marvellousy quick 10 initiate.
and they watch the changing face OF fashion the
world over and quickly adapt their productions
IN the popular taste Of the moment In the mar
ket for which they are intended. II the arbters OF
fashion in wall paper set their seal Of approval
unon conventionalized flower figures. and the
Partisan man-mr ers exploit some particular
combination Of red and green for season.
straightway japanese wall paper begins 70 BIOS
som with lotos q poppy or neur-de-lis In the ap-
nroved colors and indefinabie something In
addition that marks them As dlstinctvely Jap
anese and artistic The promptness win whlcn
these articles appear testiffes not only TO the
oIor,ncss of the japanese. but also 10 the dill
copce and the resources Of the New ork I'M
norters who are in direct touch with the manu-
facturers in Japan, and VINO carry IN STOCK ana
ore constantly receiving the latest productions
In decorative art-not only wall papers. put
nrass cloths in innumerable designs for hanging
Ills and ceilings and stamped leather FOR up
hostery and fancy goods'