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east quarter, section 15, township l north range 2S east, 100 acres and i'm provements, former owner NJ. Jaramilla 1 charges $21, ,55.
 No. 1S4. Improvements near Edgar former owner ". P. Lytle. charges SIG. 76.
 1 No. I36, House and lot in San Pedro former owner Juan A. Leal, charges s4.- 75.
 Ne. Iii. East haif of northwest quar- ter, section q, township 8, range 2S, 80 acres, former owner Mariauo Martinez. charges $1O,SO.
 No. 153, Southeast quarter of north west quarter, section II, township 10, range 2S east, 40 acres and improve ments, former owner Elifonsio Oilbares. charges $e,S5.
 No. 230. Lot 2, block 70, St. Johns. former owner unknown, charges s, ,15.
 Taxes of 1893.
 No. 56. Fractional south half southwest quarter of section ?, township 6, north range 31 east, 80 acres, former owner N. E. Crossen, charges $5, 40.
 No. 92. North half and southeast quarter of southwest quarter of section 13, township 2. north range 30 east, and northeast quarter of northwest quarter of section "A, township 7, north range 30 east. 160 acres, former owner Herman Czech, charges $8,55.
 No. 129. Lots 1 and 4, block 97. St. Johns, former owner Manuel Mestos. charges $6 50.
 No. 179. Northwest quarter of north west Of section II, township 10, north range 2S east, 40 acres. former owner Jose J. Sanches, charges $5,50.
 Taxes of 1s0z. No. Is. Improvements at New Town. St. Johns, former owner Manuel AraQon. charges $5,75.
 No, 5S. Improvements at Fl Tule, IOTLner owner Jose M. Greego, charges s4,58 No. 55. Improvements at NewT own, St. Johns, former owner Ambrosio Con- zales, charges $40. No 68. Improvements on land form .r owner Jose M. Jaiamll4o, charges '7,O7.
 No. 94. Improvements at Nutriose, ormer owner Chester Paddock, charges 4,5O.
 No. 94. Improvements on ranch near t. Johns, former owner Jose Ant. Pena, harges $7,7S.
 No. 115. Improvements at New Town, t. Johns, former owner Pablo Sedlllo, harges $6,60.
The Saint Paul globe., 1898-04-28
DRAMATIC AND MUSICAL.
METROPOLITAN.

Sidney Rosenfeldis "a Man of IDEAS was
given for the first time in st. Pau last even
ing by Roland Reed. at the Metropolitan.
The comedy is bright in dialogue. unique in
its setting and was extremely well acted. 1t
is not conventional, and it stands pretty
much alone as an American comedy, in that
it does not suggest that Teutonic origin that
so dominates most Of the things given us as
the work of American authors. The plot is
light 1t deals whitman attempt on the part of
Fosco Wales CMr. Reed. manipulator, to
make fortune by securing a franchise in
small Western town for the building Of
trolley line and incidentally milking of
British corporation. The presence Of the
mayor and s1ple of aldermen of the town.
and the part taken by pretty widow Miss
Rush) in foiing the scheme Of the manipu-
lator give the principal comedy Incidents.
Mr. Reed was clever, as he always is. He
is capitally adapted for the Interpretation Of
comedy that is essentially American. 1t is
not necessary, according to his conception of
American humor, to give diagram with
every Joke. His presence and makeup as
the promoter were excellent, and his work as
the Jacques of an amateur Gas You Like IT,
good. 1t is to be hoped that Mr. Reed will
next season have play that will be We
hicle for his large gifts as typical Ameri-
can comedian.
Miss Rush was most charming widow.
The Saint Paul globe., 1898-04-28
Chumps !

+ One Of the many expressive 1nele-
gancies that have crept into the Eng
lish language is the word. 'ichump.' Its
derivation is obscure, but it's meaning
is perfectly understood. A fat-wtted
person, a dullard, an ignoramus who
confides his stupid views to his asso-
ciates, either orally or in prose writ
ing, or even in verse, promptly becomes
a chump. Any person or body of per-
sons who are incapable of sustained
thought. who swallow whatever is fed
to their eyes or ears, who are led by
the nose have come to be recognized
as chumps.
And so, when the Dispatch addressed
the residents of the Seventh ward last
evening, gravely informing them that
Kiefer was first in the race, Erwin Sec
and and DR.. Schiffmann third, that
there was danger Of Erwin Creeping
in,' and notified them that they must
vote for Kiefer," If they dread the cleo
ton Of Erwin. it Immediately became
apparent that one chump or several
chumps had suddenly come into prom
inence
The voters Of the Seventh have al
ways pSSH SQppOSSd 10 D0 C0ieraDIy In
telligent, well-fed and very unlike
geese. They are the flower of the Re-
publican vote of st. Paul They know
two or three things which they never
learned of any newspaper Clearly
they are no chumps. Who then is the
chump in this case? Why, the gentle
man who penned the solemn warning
in the Dispatch, of course
The Dispatch having now aroused
the Seventh to a proper sense of it's
duty, but one thing remains to be done
for Kiefer. Let the Dispatch chump
get together some other chumps and
devise hand-bill for distribution
among the Seventies residents, giving
further valuable advice as to their civic
obligations and how best to discharge
them. Such a circular ought to be sent
out about Saturday to insure proper
digestion by the morning of election.
The Saint Paul globe., 1898-04-28
Smoked Out.

Somebody, it is quite evident. has pre-
ferred certain charges to the effect that he
Or. Schitfmann) profited personally by his
membership on the school board.
The Dispatch knows nothing of any such
allegations.
1t has made no such Impeachment of the
Gated in his communication Extract from
editorial, headed "Dr. Schiffmanns Offer"
in last nights Dispatch.
Two facts are patent from the fore
going: First. that the Dispatch, or a
newspaper, has no information that
DR.. Schifmann perpetrated single
questionable act while identified with
the st. Paul school board or park
I beard. Second, that Col. George
Thompson, as a man, is equally igno-
rant of any improper act by the doctor,
while a member of either of these
boards.
The colonel has made the proper
amend He even goes further by de-
clining to serve or a committee Of three
to investigate the doctors record,
knowing well that such an investiga-
ticn would yield nothing to the doc
tors discredit. There Is only one other
step to be taken, and we are confident
he will take it. Let him straighten out
the tangle in the Dispatch office and
prevent the publication of any more
mean insinuations and nasty innuen-
does concerning the doctor. Somebody
in the Dispatch office has been smoked
out. Don't let him commit the Dis
patch to, any more follies, in your
name, colonel.
The challenge of DR.. Schiffmann for
a searching investigation has received
prompt and satisfactory settlement, as
The G o b knew it would.
eff such investigation, wrote the
fighting doctor, shall disclose that I
have ever been directly or indirectly
interested in any contract, or In any
purchase or sale, to or by the city, for
school or park purposes; or that I have
ever been interested in any corporation,
firm or concern which supplied the city.
during my terms of service on either Of
these boards, or If it can be shown that
1 ever profted personally by any pro-
cedure of either of said boards, I in
struct you Col Thompson, the editor
of the Pioneer Press and the manager
of The G l o b e) to indorse the inclosed
certified check for $1,000 and turn the
same over to the park commissioners
of ST. Paul, to be used at their discre-
ton; and I bind myself, in the event
of verdict unfavorable to me, to in
stantly and publicly withdraw from the
mayoralty contest and to pay all the
proper cost of such investigation
Col Thompson admits that he
knows nothing derogatory to the doc
tor, the Pioneer Press editor admitted
the same in these words yesterday:
We suppose it is the disreputable Bell
Scannell crowd. represented by Bill Erwin,
which has undertaken to circulate In an
underhand manner, through an obscure
sheet, charges against Dr. Schiffmann: rslat-
ing to his alleged conduct while member
of the school board and the park beard
which no one ever heard of before and
which no reputable sheet would publish
without some groundwork of facts behind It.
The third member of the jury concurs
with his associates. The verdict, there
fore, is unanimous, that no charge of
wrong doing will lie against the doctor,
and the voters of st. Paul will affix to
1t the stamp of their approval on Tues
day next. -
The Saint Paul globe., 1898-04-28
VARIOUS NOTIONS.

The Camden (Me.) Club of Girls have been
studying Shakespeare with vengeance. Each
girl made out series of questions to be
answered by the club. These questions proved
such bra1n-teasers that the members had a
series of them published on sixty cards and
arranged them in game much like that
known as authors" The large book stores
have taken up the. enterprise and the origina-
tors are making money
There is In existence among Chilean women
club one of whose rules reads: Members
snail be scrupulousiy clean when they attend
the meetings wearing dresses OF elega ut
simplicity. of small cost and suitable to the
age Of the wearer; but this is no obstacle to
the beauty of fit (which will augment the
beauty OF the younger members"
Here are a few. interesting superstitions
concerning precious stones worthy OF nCte:
All precious stones. are purified by bath
in honey.
1t is said that the agate quenches thirst
and. If put into the mouth, allays fever
Amber is cure for sore throats and
glandular swe.lings.
Amethyst banishss the desire for drink and
Cats eye is a charm against witchcraft.
Coral Is talisman against thunder and
perils by flood and field.
Diamonds produce Somnambulism ana
spiritual ecstasy.
Emeralds, friendship and constancy.
Garnets preserve health and JOY.
wearer well ugly dreams.
Opals are fatal to love and bring discord
to giver- and receiver.
Sapphires impel the wearer to all good
works.
The topaz is said to be preventive to
lung troubles. imparts strength and promotes
digestion.-New York Tribune.
A recent decision of the supreme court of
Georgia holds that a wife Is not part of
the householders chatte-s, according to the
Louisville Commercial. In lower Scourt In
that state a temporary injunction to rest1 ain
a farm tenant from moving or att mptfng
to move his wife to. the farmhouse" was
granted. But the supreme court has reyers ed
the finding; and holds that the ancient fsudal
system and the right of a landlord to c5n-
troll the domestic relations of his tenant are
not cart of the law of that state.
In the heart of the Black Forest is mon
astery which shelters many princely monks.
One of the most devout and humble of
all it's inmates is Prince Philip, of Hohen-
lohe. at one time one of the chief ornaments
of European courts; and Prince Edward
Schonburg- -Hartenstein performs some of the
lowliest duties of the monastery. Father
John is the Baron Won Drais, who shone so
brilliantly for time at the court Of Baden
and Father Sebastian is Baron Won Oer, at
one time a dashing soldier in the Saxon
army Among others of noble descent are
Count de Memptirine and Baron von Sails
Soglio.
The Saint Paul globe., 1898-04-28
THE WORK-A-DAY WOMAN.

woman has designed book rest and fan
for attachment to an ordinary stand, having
slanting shelf on which the book is held by
CLAMPS This is done by a horizontal shaft
above. on which she fan blades are mounted
so that they may be turned by small motor.
With this device she may lean back in her
chair read and be famed, without the neces-
sity of holding either book or fan.
Miss Sarah cooDer Hewitt and Miss Eleanor
G. Hewitt. granddaughters of the famous
philanthropist, Peter Cooper, are Independent
young women, with keen business instincts;
While generously endowed dove n1tbs with the sofa tb
wear. are displayed among New York's 400
they can easily doff society manners to enter
the work-a-day word. The greater part OF
the year they spend upon their 2,000-acre
farm. where Miss Sarah superintends the
twenty-five workmen She regards agricul-
ture as science and follows it in business
suits. In the old Peter Cooper homestead is
a restaurant which is owned and largely
manag by the phianthropist's granddauGh-
ters. Miss Hewitt has been member OF
She is the only woman on the board. She has
written valuable book on the subject of
road-making, is an accomplished musician,
and last, but not least can shoe horse and
do it well.
Miss Jennie Werthemer, of Cincinnati, o.,
three years ago conceived scheme for max
ing commercial paper which would prevent
amounts being raised on checks or names be-
ing forged and has made $4,000 success of
it. From the top Of the note to the blank
for the name of the payee this paper has the
usual thickness, but below the name it grad
ually grows thinner until 1t is as transparent
as tissue paper. If the amount written in has
been raised or II chemicals have been used,
or any changes made in the original draft,
this NAV be discovered Immediately by hold
ing the paper up to the Light. Miss Vert
heiner has sold to a New Yorker the entire
patent for $25, ,OOO cash and attorneys fees.
The Saint Paul globe., 1898-04-28

Ihe range. with its almost endless advan-
tages. Is an American institution which is
seluOm found, even In the kitchen of the
weaithiest on the other side. The refriger-
ator is foreign to the French houses. Sani-
sary Improvements found In all modern
houses and apartments here are yet to be
introduced into foreign homes.
Women are slowly obtaining a few rights
IN France. Recently they were permitted to
act as witnesses In legal sense and to sign
Wills and other legal documents. They are
now TO be allowed to take part In the ad-
nlinlstration of the charities and hospitals in
faris, being made eligible for the higher
council OF the assistance publique.
Inc Domestic Service Guild is the name OF
an organization of Manchester ladies'. The
women supplying the capital are to nominate
girls FOR the training, and will be entitled
" seho tnelr own servants for periodical les
plain cook, and the plain cook an experienced
one. In Liverpool a more complete scheme
mas been adopted, under the protection of
the city council. but partly supported by
generous private donor. There girls from
fourteen to eighteen are received for a twenty
weeks course of Instruction at fees varying
from one to two guinees. The subjects taught
include all housemaid's and parlormaid's du-
ties, as well as cooking, laundry work. mend
Ing, hygiene and general domestic manage
ment.-Chicago Tribune
The women of Crawford. N. j., have formed
an Improvement league of lusty vigor. The
first problem the league attacked was that Of
garbage, and now no ash heaps or refuse
heaps of any kind are to be seen within the
city limits. Then they declared war on the
loungers about the depots. drove them off and
got the buildings cleaned and painted. Little
receptacles are to be found here and there
along the streets, placed there by the women.
ana woe to the man, woman or child who
throws paper or scraps Of any kind on the
walks or In the road instead of dropping them
into these catch-alls! A plot of ground. where
shopkeepers burned their rubbish was next
attacked and turned into park. The league
Is virtually broom and mop brigade. and is
making the city truly beautiful. There are
eleven committees. and they have now di-
rected their combined energies toward i'm
proving the school play grounds. Where is
the st. Paul Improvement league?
The Saint Paul globe., 1898-04-28
Denied by De Lestry.

To The st. Paul Globe:
On last Sunday morning there appeared in
your paper an item, signed Paul Henninger,
captain of ST. Paul Camp No. 1, Sons Of
Veterans, in which the said Henninger took
occasion to say some things not borne out
by facts. and believing in fair play, allow
me to answer through your columns.
1 emphatically deny that I ever rendered
the services of the local camp to the gov
ernment, or to any one else I rendered to
the war department of the United States my
individual services, in certain capacity
which right SO to do no one can dispute. AS
to my connection with the order of Sons Of
Veterans, that is so we'll established thror gh-
out the state that 1t hardly needs any answer
My record stands upon the proceedings of the
division Of Minnesota in no uncertain light
or language and every veteran and son of
veteran in Minnesota knows it WELL Very
truly yours. Louis De Lestry.
St Paul. April 27
The Saint Paul globe., 1898-04-28
STILL KEEPING GUARD
COLUMBIA AND MINNEAPOLIS OFF
NEW ENGLAND COAST

The Torpedo Boat Cushing on Her
Way North for Repairs, but 1t Is
Denied That She Was Injured by
Shot From n Spanish Battery
The Movements of the War
Ships.
EASTPORT, Me-. April 27.-The cruiser
Minneapolis dropped anchor in the harbor at
L o'clock this afternoon. Later she mover to
safer anchorage, anticipating a severe
storm. 1t is expected the Minneapolis will
sail in the direction Of Cape Sable.
BOSTON. Mass, April 27.-At late hour
tonight the Columbia was still anchored be-
low Boston light
BAR HARBOR Me-. April 27.-This morn.
ing the cruiser Minneapolis was sighted at
anchor in Prospect horbor, off this coast.
Size did not communicate with the shore and
she put to soon after sunrise.
CHARLESTON. S. c., April 27.-The con-
verted torpedo boats Hamilton and morrill,,
and the mosquito boat Sioux. arrived in port
this morning, for coal. They are en- route
for Key West.
KEY WEST. Fla, April 27.-The monitor
Amphitrite arrived here this afternoon from
Matanzas, for coal.
WASHINGTON, April 27.-The navy depart
ment has received word that the United
States battleship Oregon was spoken few
hundred miles below Montevdeo. The big
vessel was booming along under forced draft
and making great speed. She will stop at
Montevideo for coal and proceed to Key
West. with all possible haste. The navy Of
icers are not concerned for her safety.
1t was learned today that the torp,do bat
Gushing is on her way north from the
blocksding squadron of Admiral Sampson, off
Havana, in order that repairs may be made
to her starboard engine. which is wrecked as
the result, 1t is said. Of an attempt to show
off her fine qualities by Naval Cadet Boyd.
who was temporarily in charge of her. The
repairs, is is expected, will take about a
month and probably will be done at the
Norfolk navy yard 1t Is said that the YES
sci has had no encounter of any sort with
the Spanish, and that there is nothing in re-
ports current that a Spanish gunboat had
fred at and hit her.
The Saint Paul globe., 1898-04-28
IN WOMAN'S REALM.
iClara HartOn's, Good Word for the
Spaniards - Surgeon General
Sternburg VIII Take No Women
Nurses to Cuba-Women's Var
led Activity.

Nurses to Cuba-WOmen,s VAR
led Activity.
When Miss Barton was asked few davs
ago about the Spanish spirit toward the Red
cross IN Cuba, and especially whether. she
had suffered from any personal incivilities.
she said
Never, while there, did we have any oc
casion to give our own safety a thought.
The Spaniards have been without execution
Kind, courteous and as helpful as circum-
stances would permit. The Spanish women
were ladylike and gentle, and even Gen.
Blanco was eonsiderate. We did not leave
Havana because we were afraid but be-
cause our government seemed to think it the
part OF prudence. Nobody asked US to go, but
boats were provided for all Americans, and
1t seemed best to leave for a while The
fear would never be from any regular force.
but there Is always uncontrolled eIe-
ment about every army, like the guerrilIas in
our own war, that cannot be depended upon
My Intentions are now" she continued
slowly, Ito leave for my home, in Washing
ton, tonight, attend to necessary business
there, then on to Tampa, where the staff Is
remaining. From there 1 take the staff of
physicians, nurses and other persons to Kew
West In order to meet the State of Texas
when she arrives there from New York. Be,
yond that, circumstances must determine"
Mrs Ellen Hardin Walworth, of Saratoga
one of the founders Of the Daughters of the
American Revolution, has issued a call to the
patriotic women of the United States to form
national corps of sanitary volunteers and
an auxiliary for the purpose of aiding the
army and navy in time of war-Chica 90
Tribune.
| G. W. Sternburg, the surgeon general of the
United States army, has confirmed the state,
ment that no women would be sent as nurses
to Cuba.
I'VE have hospital corps of trained men,"
troops in the feld, and II we require e'I addie d.
tional assistance In Cuba or on the gulf
coast shall accept only those who are i'm
mune to yellow fever, from having had the
disease or passed through one or more cpl
denies. In case hospitals are established
further North 1t Is possible that we may re-
A large number have already volunteered
their services. All applications are placed
upon file for future reference, and it is i'm,
possible to say at present whether the sery-
ices of any can be accepted
in series Of dramatic performances to be
| given in number of Eastern cities for the
benefit of the central Cuban relief committee.
| She will present classical German plays sup
| ported by cast of prominent German actors
| Her plan has received the hearty approval
| of the national central Cuban relief COM
mittee and Of President Mckinley The frs,
performance will be given on the evening of
May 10, when Nine Viarda will appear in the
title role of "Medea."
The Saint Paul globe., 1898-04-28
The Charters Leading Features

We present to our readers the lead
ing features of the charter upon which
those Of them who can vote will have
to pass judgment next Tuesday. We
ask for a careful reading
1t will be noted by those familiar
with the present charter that the many
excellent features Of the 'Belp' charter
are retained. Where several years Of
trial have proved amendment to be
needed Or provisions eliminated, it has
been done. Several features that ex-
perience here and in other cities has
proved valuable aids to good city gov
ernment have been added.
The work has been most carefully.
thoughtfully done. The men who have
done 1t have given their services to the
public. They have sought only to pro-
tect its interests. They had no axes
to be ground, no personal or party ad-
vantages to gain. The question of
party did not enter into the makeup Of
the commission, nor is it visible in
their work.
Two considerations should win votes
for the charter. even where Judgment
differs with some of it's features. The
one is that 1t represents what we have
all wanted for years, "home rule" The
other is that it opens the only door
for the relief of our schools The latter
should be first in order, for it is the
most vital question that confronts us.
Read it over carefully; consider it's
advantages, and then go into the booth
Tuesday and write Eyes" after the "fer
the charter"
The Saint Paul globe., 1898-04-28
FLEET MUST MOVE.
Spain Cannot Keep Her Ships ut
Cape Verde Islands,

LISBON, April 27.-The state council,
meets tomorrow in order to decree The
neutrality of Portugal during the war
between Spain and the United States,
after which the Spanish fleet must
leave the Cape Verde islands. In view
of this, it is announced several Por-
tuguese warships have started, or are
about to start for the Cape Verde ISL
ands.
There are no warships of the bellig-
erents in any Portuguese ports except
ing the Spanish feet at st. Vincent,
The Saint Paul globe., 1898-04-28
ST. LOUIS CHURCH.

st. Louis church, on Wabasha street, was
packed last evening, and a high-class sacred
concert was given by the choir of the church,
assisted by several local artists.
The church choir is composed of chorus
of twelve voices. which have been well trained
by Mr.. Greget. This chorus was heard to
good advantage last evening in several Sc
cred numbers.
Mrs. S. V. Harris sang several solos, Miss
Gertrude San Soucie gave number Of we'll
rendered organ solos, Miss Pottgieser was
heard to advantage in solo parts; and Mr..
Gehan and Mr.. La Pine contributed solos.
There were also duet numbers by Messrs.
Soucheray,