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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-27

The first half of this week will wit
ness the dramatic event of the season
in the appearance at the Metropolitan
of Richard Mansfield in three Of the
most famous roles of his repertoire.
Mr.. Mansfield comes to the city al
most directly from four phenomenally
successful weeks in Chicago.
- Tomorrow evening Mr.. Mansfield viii
present The Devils Disciple" a play
which. during runs in New York, Bos-
ton, Philadelphia and Chicago, was pro
nounced the greatest drama recently
written.
Dick Dudgeon is the role taken by
Mr.. Mansfield. The scenes are laid in
New England, in 1777, and the drama
is mixture of tragedy. ironical COM
edy and romance, with but a tiny
thread Of love interest running through
1T. Dick Dudgeon gets his name, the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-27
PENSION LINES
HAPHAZARD VOTING AWAY OF
PUBLIC MONEY HAS CEASED


to More Closely Inquire, Into the
Merits OF Gases which Come Be
fore II for Special LegisIation-
widows EGXorbitant Demands.
Washington Burecu st. Paul Globe,
Corcoran Building.
Special to The st. Paul Globe.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-Much is
said by critics Of our haphazard legis-
lative methods about the readiness of
congress to vote away public money
for the relief of almost anybody who
applies for it under guise OF tracing
the cause of his misfortune directly or
Indirectly to the Civil war. A glance
over the records of the house commit
tee on invalid pensions, however, shows
that the committee does draw the line
somewhere. In the present session the
committee has made a number of adj
verse reports, and stated at some length
its reasons in each case. The scope
the reports take shows the variety of
grounds on which this class of private
claims to public money are based.
Alice De X. Shattuck, widow of an
army hospital steward, was already
drawing a pension Of 81 a month and
asked fer its iacre ase to $40. 1t APP
pears that the soldier never asked for
a pension for himself. The claimant
was his second wife, and was not mar
ried to him till 1875, ten years after
the close of the war and less than two
years before his death. She obtained
employment for time in one of the
government departments, but was
obliged to resign this place on account
of i'll health, and isEnow poor and an
invalid, dependent on relatives for sup
port. Her case is in every respect de-
serving of pity, but the committee can
not see that it is one calling for gov
eminent aid.
applies for an increase from $50 a
month, the rate accorded her because
of her husbands rank as colonel, to
$75. The amount she is now drawing
is the maximum to which she is enti-
tied under the general lew. The report
says that. although she is sixty years
of age she produces no evidence that
she is in need, ''or that her pension Of
$50 a month does not afford her sup
strange statement, in view of the prin-
ciple enunciated in Mrs. Shattuck's
case. that the theory of our pension
law is not to support the soldier or
his widow" Still, as the committee
turns the claim down, there is no call
to quarrel with this trifiirg ircensis-
tency.
A third widow denied is Maria N.
Flint, whose husband IVES a West
Point graduate and a colonel in the
regular army. Mrs. Flint's case seems
to have been taken up by more than
one member of congress. as three house
bills asking relief for her have been
referred to the committee. One of them,
calling fer a pension Of $50 a month,
dating back to the date of her hus-
bands death in 1891, is made the basis
for a report on all. 60
A fourth widow 2swho has been re-
fused relief is CorneHa L. Brownell,
the widow Of Francis e. BroWnell,
whom cider readers viii remember AS
the zouave Who accompanied Col. Ellis
worth en- his fatal Grand in Alexandria
and avenged him. AT the time of his
death he was first lieutenant. retired,
and in the civil service of the govern
ment on salary. The claimant was
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-27

tact with various classes of society in New
York, the high and the low, the righteous
and the wicked.
The notorious Mother MandeIbaum," one
of the most famous criminals the metropolis
has ever produced. is prominent character
in the play. are Senator McSoaker" Il
prototype of q well known New York poll
tician, and Dick Brummage," the detective.
who is recognizable as one of the cleverest
secret service men in the country-the officer
who was instrumental in securing the arrest
and conviction Of Mother Mande baum for
her participation in the crime of which this
play is a dramatiZ9tion.
The story of The Great Diamond Robbery"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-27
SHE WILL FORGIVE HIM.
Judge TwOhy Patches Up Trouble
Between Nan and Wife

Joseph Jensa and his wife were in the mu-
nicipal court yesterday to air their domestic
difficulties through the medium of a charge
of assault and battery lodged against the
husband by Mrs. Jensa. Judge Twohy, how
ever, deprecating differences between man
and wife, induced the parties TO think the
matter over with view to an amicable ad-
iustment.
AS a concession. Jensa. who has not been
living with his wife, agreed to contribute s.
week to her support. If he keeps the
agreement until March 5 the charge of as
sault and battery will be dismissed.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-27
FEAR PARALYzED HEARTsrRINGs.
Shocked by Imminent Injury. q
Strong Man Is Now Dying.

shocked by imminent Injury, ii
- Strong Man Is Now Dying.
From the Cincinnati Enquirer
One of the most interesting cases from
medical standpoint that is occupying the at
tention OF local physicians is that of louis
Oidewage, whose home is at 1924 Pleasant
street, ard who for mum er OF months was
4 patent ct the city hospital
Prior to his affliction Oldewsge was
stoker at the Eighth street Pow hose a
man OF splendid physique and giant in
strength. Now he is no e,es5 ipp!e help
less as a taby, bedr d1 a1d co larsed The
physicians cali his affli .tiol progressive
muscular al: ophy. which meai a continual
ad anc ne TarilFsis CT ev'ry organ of the
tdy cominant the muscles. He is reeeiv-
ing the best attention, but sc.eEce can hold
cut no hope 10 the invalid.
The most peculiar fea ure of the case is
the origin of the sickness. AS before sta cd
Oldew; &c nes seeker, and ore day VIII lie
attending to his duties he hcafd The ON n
Gus hizsirg of the steam FIR N the bier
The pipes were bullying out and in a mo-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-27
Horses, Horses, at Auetion.

The Midway consolidated horse auction.
Grand opening sale Wednesday, March p,
1898, at 10 a. m. sharp, and every Wednes-
day thereafter; 2,0C0 head. consist ng OF farm
mares drafteIs general purpose horses and
fine drivers This will be the largest horse
auction ever held in the Northwest. Private
sales daily. Midway Minnesota Transfer. st.
Paul. MINI. Take nterurtan car from
either city Barrett G Zimmerman, D. W.
Ringer C Co.. H. A. Winslow. Brown &
Dickey.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-27
s,eciaI revival Services.

Revival services at the Swedish First Bap-
fist mission on Walsh avenue, near jerks
street, have been held every day since the
first OF the year
The services have been conducted By Rev.
O. p Peterson of the First church. assisted
at different times by rhe several Swedish
clergymen Of the city.
The meetings will continue another week.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-27
Cluster Diamond Pin stolen.

John Moberg accused of stealing cluster
diamond pin from Sinons Seventh street jew
eIry store was arraigned in the police coart
Yesterday on the charge of grand larceny.
The case was continued until March 4.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-27
Free to Bad Heads,

We will mail on application free lnforma-
ton how 10 grow hair upon a bad head
stop falling hair and remove scalp diseases.
Address Altenheim Medical DSpensary,
Dept. l. w. Box 779. Cincinnati. Ohio.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-27
mermoor'' will be presented with the follow

mermocr'' will be. presented with the follow
ing cast Of principals:
Edgardo .................Sig G. Agostini
Enrico 800. ..............Sig. L. Francesceni
Arturo $50. ............. ....Sig A. Aspland
Bidebain 80. ....... ............Sig V. Girardi
Normanno 49,. ...... -. Sig. A. Aspland
Lucia ....-. ....-...:..-S lgnora Z. Niclni
Alisa ...... ............ Signorina o. Calcagni
Chorus of ladies and knights, followers Of
Enrico.
Meodrama in its most sensational form,
will hold the boards at the Metropolitan the
latter half of this week.
Among the melodramas that have won pres
ti.e and success during the past few years
none have been more favorably received than
The Crest Diamond Robbery" which will
be the attraction at the Metropolitan or three
nights and Saturday matinee, beginning
Thursday evening. The story of the play is
based reality, not imagination, and many
of the characters portrayed are familiar ones
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-27
SITE OF SIX BATTLES
FREDERICKSBURG THE CENTER
OF HOT FIGHTING IN CIVIL WAR

Fields of Fredericksburg, ChanceI-
louisville, Salem Church, Todd's
Tavern, the Wilderness and
spottsyIvanin Court House All In
the yicinity-Park.P Project.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-27

Shall We Forgive Her" witch comes TO
the Grand in the near future. has lee provil-
ca with appropriate sc,narv by Nan. ger
jacob Lit. The cast is het d BY no less a
person than Marie Mainw. igh.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-27

John Lawson, "The Terrible Swede." Will
be seen at the Grand at an early date, with
the Ole Olson" comTany ard 81 e an et.
i hlbi{ion OF fast riding upon patented
great bicycle contest scere This feature has
caused a sensation all over the country and
Is pronounced a marvel of mechanical in
genuity.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-27

'Hogan's Alley" an entirely new farce
comedy. by w. II. Naca t will be seen at
the Grand at an early date, introducing the
weH-kncwn stars, Gilmore ard Leonard
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-27

"Gayest Manhattan" a new m. steal ex-
traFaganza is me ting with scccsss 1t was
originally produced at Kcst e ais, New
York. where it was big ii Thu com
pan: p; oducing it contains some mss p omi-
merit III buIles ue end coined clrding Gus
PiXley, Eieanore Fax, Kicba G rman. Kate
Micholena, James a. Kie-nsn a1d otaers.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-27

Grand the present week Commencing to-
night, at S:15, "McGinty, the Sport
musical farce comedy, with Joe Flynn in
the title role, will open a weeks engage
ment- As its title would indicate, the skit
treats of the adventures of a comic Celt
named McGinty. 1t is in three acts. The
author has made no pretense of constructing
a plot, but has provided sufficient oppor-
tunties to permit the introduction of spright-
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-26

The cattle and sheep raisers of New Mexico have fvr years been suffering from the depredations of thieves. and from all accounts stealing is on the in- crease. In commenting on this matter the Raton Range says: This they have complacently endured until now, when they propose to put stop to the vicious and damaging custom. Arrangements have put in operation that will hereafter make the burning and branding of other peoples cattle very hazardous bus mess for the thieves. And the move ment has the approval of all law abiding citizens.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-26
JudicaI Reform in Arizona,

Star.
 The Arizona supreme court has ad- opted wise and very important rule in this, that in rendering decisions, the reasons fer it's decisions will be given A written opinion will be given in every case so that lItigants and the bar will understand the points upon which their cases have been lost or won. This rule will also establish precedents for future guidance of the bar, these decisions will be the law of the Terri tory unless reversed by the supeme court of the United States. There will be no blind decisions, no guess work. no catch as catch can, no Outrageously unjust determinations of eases without giving the law. upon which the outrage has been perpetrated, The reducing of decisions 10 writing Is the most import ant duty of this august judicial tribunal of tbe territory, and its determinations so to do, is at once both useful to the bar, just to the htigants, and is a
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-26

simple declaration that the court IS
 willing to stand before the bar and the
 people on it's decisions. It is an em-
 phatic indication of the honesty and In.
 tegrlty of the members of the supreme
 court of the Territory. for honesty
 never fears the light, in fact it seeks
 the light. The Star cannot too heart ilv commend the policy adopted by our court in this regard, and we wish to add that It has adopted another rule which will be of incalculable benefit to all concerned, that is, the early deter. imitation of all cases heard by the court. in fact the decisions will all be given before the adjournment of the court. These two departures from the past policy of the supreme court, must com mend it to the confidence and regard of the people generally and the bar and litigants in particular. for it is genuine. .rdIcial reform for Arizona.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-26
A Clever Trick.

It certainly looks like it. but there is really no trick about it. Anybody can try 1t who has lame back and weak kidneys, malaria or nervous troubles. We mean he can cure himself right away by taking Electric Bitters. This medicine tones up the whole system. acts as a stimulant to the liver and kidneys, is a blood purifier and nerve tonic. It cures constipation, headache, fainting spells, sleeplessness and melan- choly. It is purely vegetable, mild laxative, and restores the system to it's natural vigor. Try Electric Bitters and be convinced that they are a miracle worker. Every bottle guaranteed. Only 5Oc bottle at St. Johns Drug c0mpanv.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-26
Eg E'EEJEsT EEs FEE0gz gsEXzCO. Governor sEcsr54'sz =a3 Party
 Had a Delightful FOur.

Had a Delightful Four. Gazet:e.l
 Governor McCord and his party oi sightseers returned to Phoenix Satur- day from four days trip to Nogales, Ariz., and various points in Sonora, Mexico. They were enthusiastic in praising the cordial spirit of the people manifested everywhere they visited but were glad to get back to Phoenix again. The party included Adjutant Geneal R. Allyn Lewis, Colonel Winitred Wylie. Colonel P. P, Parker, Captain J. A. Baldwin and Attorney General Frazier. The ladies of the party are Mrs. NJ. H. McCord and Mrs. W. s. Gilbert, wife and daughter of the governor and Mrs. Winifred Wylie. Colonel Epes Ran dolph joined the visitors at Tucson and they were met at Nogales by Colonel Willis P. Harlow, Captain T. Bird of the staff and Captain Key of Com pany G.
 The entertainment at Nogales con- sisted of salute of 17 guns on the arrival of the gubernatoral party, an in interchange of ciyilities with Governor Corral and staff at the Montezuma hotel and banquet in the evening, rendered by Colonel Harlow.
 On "Wednesday the party took the train for HermosIlla, where they were the guests of Governor Corral. They were shown around the city and left latter for Guaymas, arriving there at II o'clock Wednesday night. They found an elegant banquet awaiting them, to which, of course, they did ample justice Among the hOspitaities extended them in their visit to Guaymas were boating and theater parties.
 They were shown many points of in to--sf lv tN-;r very minute of ,ha time being taken upin this manus.. On the return taip to NogaIes they were entertained again by Colonel Harlow at dinner. The party left Friday night on tbe return trip home.
 Governor McCOrd, on returning to Phoenix, expressed the openion that. from what he saw, a silver currency is not good thing. He referred 10 the fact that common laborers are paid only $I day, and stated the condition of the poorer class of Mexico is good ob- ject lesson in finance.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-26

was to wipe Friday and Saturday off the
 honse calendar. Friday is private bill
 day in the house, and on the last Friday ! that the house was in session enough re- pnbhcans voted with the democrats to pass number Of private bills, in def- ance of the opposition of the czar and his agents on the floor In order to prevent a repetition of such tactics, the czar made the house adjourn from last Thursday to Monday, and it is said that he intends 10 do the same thing every week, in order to make sure that no more private bills are passed
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-26
Once MOre-What Is It?
lSt. louis Republic. !

iSt. louis Republic
 There is, of course. grave doubt as Co whether or not Mckinley desires to "pick aquarrel" with Spain at the pres- ent moment. It is this doubt that is stinging American pride and hurting the American conscience. The people of this country realize that behind the brutal sentiments expressed by De Lome there Is conviction in Spain upon which these sentiments are based. It is this realization that causes them to insist upon President Mckinley accept ing nothing short of complete disavowal aud ample apology from the responsible authority at Madrid before agreeing to drop the De Lome incident.
 But it is not yet certain that McKin- ley is going to respond to the national wish. He is acting like man who has been beaten at game and IS afraid to venture upon another trial. He has gwen to the world an exhibition of bun- gling diplomacy in dealing with Spain, and seems to be apprehensive that there are yet tricks and turns that may couse him additional humiliation and chagrin.
 With gaunt famine stalking across Cuba, backed by Spanish bayonets; with two continents teemIng with Gods riches and sending the aroma of plenty into the nostrils of tens of thousands of decrepit old men. shriveled old women and helpless children huddled into foul and pestilential prisons, beg ging pitifully for bread, with assassins creeping behind bribe- givers to murder brave men who fight like soldiers and refuse to yield manhood to money, with a great natiOn.Of free men clamoring to | assert the right and power of this Gov ! eTnment a5 the cOnservatOr of New World progress and the advancemens of the race. Mckinley cringes behind a ! party majority in Congress and eOntIn- Ies to make this country do Spain's police woTA upon tine u4-a so-s l.. blocking legislation looking to the pOCr courtesy of the recognition of Cut an belligerency, while the Christian world shudderS at the story ofstarvation and barbarity imposed upon Cuba by de- cadent and incompetent nation ana proclaims that tle United Sta es has ample justification to intervene and put stop to the unspeakabIe outrage.
 With humanity up his side, with iTa ternational law and precedent upon his side, with nation of fighters ready to spring at the throat of wolfish Spain at his command, what is 1t that stays the hand of Mckinley?
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-26
4 Learned Lawyer.
ICOcOninO Sun !

When Jim had been admitted as a "learned lawyer" in Arizona, a good hearted Eeighbor, to start him oG left in his hands an old standing account to collect, saying that he could have half of what was due. Jim soon recovered half of the bill from the debtor. and was called upon little later by his cli- ent for his share of the money. Your half?" said Jim. "I didn't collect your half yet" Why, Jim, I don't under stand such a proceeding" replied the astonished cIedltor But Jim would not be outdone. "No," he sad with great dignity, there's a heap O law you don't understand. Oh, tell you, old man, the laws powerful thing"
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-26
ST. JOHNS HERALD.
THE LATEST.


 The very latest news received here in regard 10 the battleship Maine is to the effect that the court of inquiry, which is now investigating the disas- ter, after organizing at Key West, pro- ceeded to Havana and began it's labors. One report says that the magazine re- ported to have been exploded has been found to be intact and uninjured. The country has patiently settled down to await the findings of the court of in- quiry, and very little or no news is given out by either the navy or war department.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-26

Governor McCord. Auditor G. w.. Vickers and Richard H. Barker, com prislng the Territorial Board OfControl, spent Tuesday and Wednesday Tn Yuma, on an official visit to the Ter ritorial prison. They found work on the canal progressing nicely and men as happy and contented as could be ex- pected under the circumstances. The wood cutters have all completed their contracts, honestly earning their lib- erty. and as a result of the last four months work 1900 cords of excellent wood is now piled up in the prison yards. Had that amount of wood been paid for at the contract price 1t would have cost the Territory between $4,00O and 5000. Other affairs of the prison were in 8 satisfactory condition and the board left for home Wednesday evening to look after other importan Territorial business.-Sentinel.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-26
Mexico We'll Supplied.

A dispatch from Monterey, Mex, states that the reports that Mexico has been drained of her cattle by the large exportation made to the United States during the last three years is erron- eous. Reports to the different state governments of northern Mexico show that there is no shortage in cattle, and the ranges are all we'll stocked. In the state of Tamaulipas there is slight scarcity of beef cattle, owing to the large purchases made in that state by the Cuban buyers during the past few months"
 The above from the columns of the Kansas City Packer is probably r. rect, at least the state reports should be more correct than general rumor.
 In connection with the various ru- mors which we hear rom that country, and as published by distant journals, we would simply say mat the republic of Mexico is a large country, that ;. Is composed Of several large states, and what may be true Of one particular To- caHty may not t. true Iu another. Mexico mas sold many cattle during the past several years for export to the United States and Cuba, but it is a safe wager that she has many left.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-26
DiplOmacYy
| Washington Star. |

"You behave" said one statesman. "as if you wanted to make people think this country is afraid of war"
 "Do IF" was the rejoinder. Do you think 1 will succeed?"
 "If you aren't careful"
 ''If I'm not careful! Why, that's pre- cisely what 1 desire. To tell you the truth. I'm one of those people who like trouble. l'd rather have the din of battle ringing iu my ears than hear e street piano play. I.V- studied human uatur. and know that F.. quickest way .1 get q l--fl t. stan. ..H l-. act as i wa were afraid of che -
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-26
TOLLABLE WE'LL.

LAtlanta Constitution Times air hard, IreckCn-
 Been Tainin' quite a spell; Frost an snow. an wages low,
 An yit, we're tollatle we'll Tol able we'll, reckon Little O good ter tell, But-sigh or song, or shor', or long, We're tollable-tollable well! TOlllble well in cities.
 Or out whar the cowboys yell; Up an down, in fier or town, Purity tOllable we'll One day, down in the valley Next on the ocean swell, Thorns an flowers, an lonesome hours, But tollable--tOllable we'll? An think. when We git ter glory, Eff thar's nuthfn' else ter tell, We kin say thar the worI when we come away.
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