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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-28
SENSES OF THE BLIND.
German IconOclRst DemOIishes 1
Long Established Belief.

German IconOc1Rst DemOIishes Il
Long Established Belief.
The Lancet.
A long series of experiments has recent
Iy been made by Prof. II. GriesbaCh, of
Basic, upon the relative acuteness Of the
senses of hearing, touch, taste and smell
in the case Of the blind and those who
possess normal vision. The results are
contained in Pfus@r's ArchiV. The obser-
vations were made on those who were
otherwise healthy In the differentiation
of tactile impressions no remarkable df-
ferences were observed between the see
ing and the blind, or if small differences
did exist they were in favor of the see
ing. In those born blind the tactile sharp
ness was somewhat less than in the see
ing, and in some cases the sensorium
generally was equally defective. The
blind in particular feel less acutely with
the tip of the index finger than do those
who see, and in many cases the tactile
acuteness of the two index fingers differs.
In the blind, especially in the region OF
the hand, a stronger impression is requir-
ed to produce a tactile impression than
in those possessed Of sight.
In the capabiIity of localizing impress
sions of sound no difference exists be-
tween the blind and the seeing. In both
great individual variations occur. AS
use of the organ of both sides gives bet
ter results than the use of one alone. No
difference in the acuteness of hearing
exists between the blind and those who
see No relation was observed between
the aeuteness of hearing and the power
of localizing sounds in either the seeing
or the blind No difference was observed
in the two classes in regard to the acute
ness of smell.
In the execution of manual labor the
blind become fatigued sooner than do
those of equal age who see. The blind
are more fatigued with manual than with
mental work, which is ont the case with
the seeing Of the same age. If any DIFF
ference exists in regard to exhaustion
after mental labor it is in favor of those
of the same age who see. Both among
the blind and the seeing there are per-
sons who have many, others who have
only a few, and others, again, who have
no illusory or erroneous impressions Of
touch.
These results are in many respects op-
posed to generally received opinions, for
it is usually supposed that deprivation Of
sight leads to exaltation of the acuteness
Of the other senses, especially Of the touch
and hearing
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-28

new style Of weapon became fashion
ab'e-the dueling sword, used only for
thrusting-and with it came what was
called 1.-THE new poking fight of the rapier
and dagger" The dagger, held in the left
hand, was at first used for parriyng, but
was soon discarded, the needle-pointed
blade Of the rapier becoming both sword
and shield in the grasp of an expert. This
art of fencing seems to have originated
In Spain, but Italy soon took the lead,
with France as a close rival.
Still, the saber, with it's slashing edge,
was by no means wholly superseded; it
held it's own for many purposes, and es-
pecially for use in cavalry charges. It was
with a blade of this kind that sturdy old
Miles Standish is said to have struck off
the head of an Indian, who treacherously
attacked him during conference.
Some of the most wonderful swordsmen
IN the world are found in the orient, and
notably among these are the wiry little
Gurkas of India. The sword they use is
quite unlike anything to be seen else
where. The "kukrf'-for that is the name
they give it is short, heavy and much
bent, with the cutting e1ge on the inner
side of the curve like sickle. It's blow
is usually delivered from below upward,
with the drawing cut
These brave and clever dwarfs are now
Stanch allies of the English, but formerly
gave them much trouble They would
charge in irregular squads hard to repel
by musketEy, dive under the bayonets, rip
upward with the kukri and then dart
away, leaving their victims almost split
in halves. They would also stoop under
the horses of the cavalry, rip them open
and slash the legs of the riders as they
fell. Even the medieval legions can
hardly Guido their actaal performance. 1t
is said that they have been known to
decapitate a buffalo with one blow Of the
kukri
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-28
THE MAYORS FAULT.

Even the burglars and other violent
law breakers have as much contempt for
the existing police administration of this
city as have its people.
How long will it take Mayor Kiefer
to realize the shameful situation which
prevails? The latest burglary, committed
on the residence of one of our people,
is of piece with all that have gone be-
fore it weekly, almost daily, for some
months past. The assurance Of immunity
on the part of the burglars was so COM
pIete that they did not apparently even
deem it necessary to await the absence
of the owners of the premises in order
to proceed with their marauding work.
OF course the usual policeman was
hunted up and arrived on the scene, as
he always does, just as the criminal was
disappearing, and to prove the tnaccu-
racy of his aim proceeded to make a target
Of the surrounding air. Recent police ex-
-perience would seem to indicate that, if
that burglar had only been a citizen. who
had been in possession of some object of
value so as to arouse the suspicious of
the police officer, the bullet would have
gone accurately to its mark, and might
now be found lodged somewhere in the
vicinity of the burglars spinal column.
1t is all, to be sure, very serious bust
ness. Yet it is hard to treat it seriously
Here is city executive who has been
ridiculed and ignored by his appointees
at the head of the police force, and, as
he himself declares, lied about by them.
They show their utter unfitness for the
work they are supposed to be doing The
interests of the peaceful and law-abid-
ing elements of society are in their keep
ing. Yet that same executive is afraid
to call his soul his own by effecting such
changes in the police department as he
comedies are absolutely necessary to the
security of the community.
The people of st. Paul and Ramsey
county are receiving some delightful OBJ
ject lessons these days, of their own
thoughtfulness in selecting their public
officials. So, there is not a public de-
partment which is free from stain. Loose
ness of official methods, gross incom-
potency, complete disregard of public
sentiment which is the product of the
politicians assurance of being able to
gull the public into keeping them or such
as they in their places, are the main
characteristics of our local official life.
For all this there is no man more re-
sponsible than Mayor Kiefer He has
tolerated, while making known, the
basest possible misuse of official position
by a member of the board of public
works. He did it in order to secure the
appointment of his own man as city engi-
neer He publicly recognizes the official
wrcng-doing of his chief of police and
chief of detectives. He silently ignores
his duty of electing city and county
assessor because he and the county
auditor are unable to come to agreement
as to the dispensation of the emoluments
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-28
SMART SHORT STORIES.

A choice blunder was made the other
day by young curate who was preach
ing upon dogma. He brought in the
couplet:
For modes Of faith ret graceless zealots
fight.
His can't be wrong whose life is in the
right.
and appended the explanation, cas- Ten
nyson wrote when he first heard Of the
Salvation Army"
An Australian on shipboard fell in
with two sharpers. who led him into
many wagers. They were so invariably
successful that he became suspicious
that they were fixing" the bets, but
each new proposition was so tempting
that he could not resist it. At last, as
they approached the Golden Gate, he
counted UP the remnants of his roll
Gentlemen he said to them, "I find I
have Just So in American money left
Now will risk 1t all if you will let me
name this last bet The others were
curious. and knowing they could not lose
much. consented. and asked what his
proposition was. cit is this" he said.
I'll bet you so that I can yell louder
than the ships whistle. OF course, I'll
lose" he added. ''but, by lingo, I know
the whistle can't be fixed"
c. S. Battermandone of the best known
mining men tin 1.-THE Rocky mountain
states was on the stand as an expert
in an important mining case in Nevada
and was under cross examination by a
rather young and z"smart" attorney The
question related to- the form that the ore
was found in, generally described as
kidney lunpssY Now, Mr. Batterman,"
said the attoraeyy1' how large are these
Jumps you say sthey are oblong = are
they as long as my -head?" Yes" re-
piled Mr.. Batterman ''but not as thick
The attorney subsidized and even the judge
could not help smiling.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-28
SECOND SCULPTOR DEAD.
Another at Work Upon the Dewey
Arch Passes Away Suddenly.

NEW YORK, Aug. ZIG. Turina.
prominent sculptor, who has been en-
ployed for some days on the Dewey trt-
umphal arch, now under construction,
Gied suddenly at his home today. Turina
had been modelling a statue of Paul
Jones the past week aud In order to COM
plete the statue had been working ex-
tremely hard. He intended to continue
his labors today, and arose early. AL
most Immediately he staggered across
the room and fell. In few moments he
was dead.
Turina, who was 90 years of age, was
born in Verona, Italy. He studied sculp-
ture in Milan and Rome. In 1866 he was
a volunteer in Garibaldi's army. He came
to New York in 1867.
Among his principal works are bust
Of Leo Kill, now in the Vatican at
Rome, the statue of Garibaldi in Wash
ington Square, this city; the equestrian
statue of Gen. Bolivar, in Central PARK,
and a statue of Mazzani. 1t will be re-
membered that Casper Buberl, the sculp-
tor, fell dead two weeks ago IN this city
while making a medallion Of Capt. Law
renee for the Dewey arch.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-28
HARDER WORK NEEDED.


The work thus far done for meeting the
expenses Of the return of the Thirteenth
regiment has exceeded the immediate ex-
pectations of many. But it has not ex-
ceeded the demands of the occasion which
presents itself. 1t will require good, ar
dent work on the part of every friend of
the regiment to secure the funds neces-
sary to pay the mems way home. And
there is surn in advance of this needed.
The incidental expenses must be met.
And not dollar that may be raised but
a good use will be found for it in connec-
ton with the prevailing patriotic under
taking.
Nothing should turn mems minds away
from the obligation which at this mo-
ment rests with the people. 1t is not
merely idle, it is positively mischievous
to engage in political maneuvering in con-
nection with the event The state as the
G l o b has already said, cannot and will
not pay the cost from the treasury Of the
mems return. 1t would be an Illegal I'M
dertakng. However the law might be
strained to meet the palpable objections
which exist to such a course, the result
would be even less creditable to the state
and it's people than if the boys were al
lowed to pay their own way home.
If the zeal which marked the movement
from its inception is maintained, there will
be no occasion to engage in an undertake
ing which from every point of view would
be nothing less than misrepresentation
of state funds under existing law. SO the
Republican attorney general has declared,
and so must every intelligent citizen Of
the state believe.
Let US go on in the way we have gone.
The work is a great one. We should not
underestimate its proportions. Nothing
short of the enthusiastic loyalty of the
people to those who responded to the call
arms which was heard throughout the
land last summer will suffice for the sue
cessful issue of the undertaking.
ST. Paul has thus far done grandly. But
we have done in the short time that re-
mains if We are to acquit ourselves as
the residents of the capital of the state
will be expected to acquit themselves. No
man who is anxious to maintain his
standing In the community ought to allow
himself to be seen on the streets without
a badge The man who is really and
truly public-spirited will not only carry
one himself but he will engage in the
work of seeing that his friends and
neighbors do likewise.
The canvass must go on. Every bust
ness house in the city should take the
work up and see to it that the full roll
Of its employees is represented on the ros-
ter of those who have made their con-
tributions. This is a most essential step.
1t represents the most effectuaI instru-
mentality that can be invoked. If it is
generally invoked, st. Paul will soon not
only have borne successfully it's own pro-
portion of the expense of the undertake
ing. but it will also have a good surplus
to aid in making up the quota of less
fortunate localities.
The time at our disposal is now quite
brief AS the day when the men Of the
Thirteenth will land at San Francisco
approaches, the public interest and zeal
must advance, in order to secure the sue
cess to which we all look forward
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-28

of the Office. What wonder, under such
circumstances, is it that the smaller fry
of oul local political life feel at liberty
to ignore public demands, when the
mayor of the city himself sets a premium
neglecting the fundamental requirements
of a decent administration of his Officer
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-28
GRAND.


The intense heat of last night had not
the deterrent effect Of keeping a large
audience away from the Grand, the nu-
merous patrons Of which seemed anxious
to renew their fealty to this popular
amusement resort. 1t was the first per-
Torrance since the summer solstice, the
opening of the fall season at the Grand,
and in anticipation Of the event Manager
Hays and his assistant. Mr.. Mccormack,
had the handsome playhouse put in splen-
did order, SO that 1t presented an unusual
ly bright and cheerful appearance Since
the house has been closed a small army
of decorators and artisans have been at
work in rejuvenating both the exterior
and interior, the result being a delight
full transformation. The box office has
been enlarged. and a border OF electric
lights and a handsome chandelier orna-
ment the lobby, both the entresol and
the foyer presenting a brilliant ap-
pearance, while the new decorations and
embellishments add to the general attrac-
tiVeness of the house.
The attraction was the rag-t1me nom
sense and fun, described in the bill as
by the Sad Sea Waves" presented by
Mathews and Bulger and their aggrega-
ton of vaudeville entertainers. The COM
pany, with the exception of some changes
in the lesser roles, has presented the
Same play III 81 dul DGIOT0. DuI IL COHl0S
this season with a new dress, some new
and some antiquated business and jokes,
and under the new guise quite formal
Introduction is necessary before 1t will
be recognized. There are several new and
attractive faces among the lady members
Of the company, and they are all quite
chic and sprightly to degree, while the
songs and dancing, Jokes and business
are up-to-date and very catching.
Messrs. Mathews and Bulger are, Of
course, the bright particular stars around
which the lesser planets revolve, and that
they have lost none of their laughter
making power is manifested by their
ability to keep the audience in con-
slant laughter and good humor. The
play is always droll and sometimes just
a trihe broad. but it is ginger that the
people pay for, and what they are bound
to have. The scene of the action is laid
at the Finishville Habit-cuTe sanitarium,
and this, together with a young ladies'
seminary, gives scope for all sorts of
amusing situations. In the company are
such clever artists as Bessie Challenger,
Ned Wayburn, w. H. Mozart, Tony Hart,
w. ]. Deming, and a cast Of all-around
performers, who sing and dance and joke
their way into the good graces of the
audience, the poses plastiGues by Mile.
LIE Seye of Paris, in the third act, being
especially worthy of note for their artis-
tic grace and beauty.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-28
WEATHER FOR TODAY.

MinnesOta-Increasing cloudiness Mon
day, with warmer weather in northern
portion; threatening Tuesday; southeast
erly winds.
Wisconsin-Fair Monday, with warmer
in extreme northern and eastern portion;
threatening Tuesday; light southwesterly
winds. increasing.
North DalSota-Threatenin Monday,
with showers and cooler in northwest
portion at night; probably showers and
cooler Tuesday; variable winds, becom-
ing nOrthwesterly
South Notwithstanding Monday;
cooler at night; threatening and cooler
Tuesday; variable winds, becoming
northwesterly.
Iowa-Increasing cIoudiness Monday;
threatening and cooler Tuesday; south
east to southwest winds
Montana-Fair Monday, with cooler in
southeast portion; probably fair Tues
day; westerly winds.
ST PAUL.
Yesterdays observations. taken bv tba
united States weather bureau, st. Paul,
I. +: Lyons observer, for the twenty
TOUR hours ended at I o'clock last night
-Barometer corrected for temperature
and elevation
highest temperature .............. 80
Lowest temperature ................ g.
Average temperature 80. 49,. .. 76
Daily range ...... .......... %
barometer -...-... ............. 80. so. Oh
Humidity . ........ .. q1
precipitation 49,. Observation-Disclosures. o
4 D. m. temperature $50. .......... So
Z D. m. wind, southeast; weather, clear.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-28
col. MoNFoRr,s DEATH.

In claiming Col. Delos A Monfort as
it's victim. death has removed from the
business life of ST. Paul one of its abIest
and most respected members, and from
its social life a genial thoughtful and
large-hearted gentleman.
Never recognized as the possesser of
great wealth. Col Monfort, simply by
force of his splendid uprightness and
foresight, was the very model of bust
ness security. All through his long ca
reer Of years in the commercial life Of st.
Paul he bore this character 1t was the
fruit of these qualities which had won
for him the personal esteem of all who
met him, whether in social or in bust
ness life.
Personally frank, almost to a fault,
the element of indireetion or conceal
ment never entered into Col. Monforts
understanding any part Of the equip
ment of a business man. That he was
cautious and conservative; that he had
the foresight and sound Judgment which
are the unfailIng indications of capacity
for great things In the world of industry
and commerce, every fact in his career
attests. His word was inviolate. He
never asked from others, either in bust
ness or private life, what ne would not
and did not concede to them.
AS the head of a great financial insti-
tuition Col. Monfort showed his great
natural aptitude for financial problems.
No money stringency, no dullness in bust
ness, no financial panic or arrangement
found him unprepared. He so marshafed
his resources and so judiciously guarded
the great trusts imposed in him by 9TH
ers that never throughout the sad years
of business failures that have passed over
us was there ever any other feeling prev
alent regarding the Second National bank
than one of absolute public and private
security.
When such a man as this passes away
in community like st. Paul there is
necessarily a deep sense Of public and
private loss prevalent among the people.
SUCH a HE as MS dLCeSIS now COIHPlSlSlS
our entire business and commercial sys-
tenn depends on Individual sense of obh-
CATION, and on the probity, sound judg-
ment and abiding industry Of the men
who are in charge of the great business
interests Of the country. They at once
make and execute the laws which gov
ern sound business enterprise, which
safeguard the interests of commercial
society and which hold men to the pur-
suit of business success through the
even channels of uprightness and indus
try
The mass of the people Of st. Paul, and
to some extent of the entire state, will
share in the deep sense of personal loss
which will bow the heads Of tie family
and friends of the deceased gentleman.
He has passed away leaving his lfe's
work done as it is given to few men to
leave it. His memory and his example
will long live in the business life Of the
community which he loved and served
so well.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-28
ECHO.

Dweller in hollow places, hills and rocks
Daughter of silence and old solitude,
Tip-toe she stands within her cave or
wood,
Her only life the noises that she mocks.
Madison Cawein in Lippincott's.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-28
Rarest Of Gems.

Among the rarest of precious stones
the green garnet is probably the most
valuable. This gem is of superb, rich
shade. far more brilliant than that Of
the emerald
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-28

The series of articles on bookkeeping
by Thomas Dugelby, which closed with
yesterdays issue, was the most exhaus-
tive ever given in a newspaper. Mr.
Dugeiby handles dry subject In a clear
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-28
poubIe Murder.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. H.-George
dered Deputy Sheriff James r. Brown
and Fannie Barnes, woman with whom
Brown consorted. in a lodging house In
this city
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-28

our young men and young women have
found much instruction in the series.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-28

Seine Of the Republican journals appear
to have discovered that Mr.. Mckinley
has philippine policy" Summed up,
the policy, so far as Aguinaldo is con-
cerned, is Take licking and look pleas
ant"
The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
editorially inquiries, HAS Aguinaldo
Learned Something?" Yes. He has learn
ed to distrust a woathercockish, hypocrit-
ical Republican administration.
The last squad of returning Klondikers
say that they saw no game along the
road Quite likely there was not money
enough In the crowd to start one.
It will, doubtless send thrill like an
electric shock through Admiral Dewey
to learn that the much-vaunted home
fund" has now mounted to s19,S4S.
Appearances seem to indicate that they
are getting the tackle and life jacket
ready in Washington. preparatory to
letting Gen. Otis down easy.
When the drama of ''Dreyfus" is put
on the stage NJ. Guerin and Paul Derou-
leda will likely be logged in as a couple
of low comedians.
Mr.. Mckinley may need delegates in
the next convention, but, if so, he is
leaving no patronage stone unturned to
secure them.
The Spanish army declared that it had
L.
army appears to have lost what little it
had of that.
Summed up. about the only tangible
dictum advanced by Secretary Root is
that Gen. Otis must at once proceed to
get busy"
If Labori is not throwing his whole soul
into the Dreyfus case, he came very near
doing it at the time of his attempted as
sassination.
Willie Waldorf Astor acts like a man
who would be pleased to have the board
of assessment make him look like 20
cents.
If the trusts will only stand bv Mr.
Mckinley as closely as Mckinley stands
W NAO II DA0'1' OAAO Cah easily see his
finish
Truss Mr.. Reed has resigned from con-
gress but-but he still persists in staying
in the United states-Mr. Mckinley.
Perhaps Dom Paul would as soon he
bombarded with English artillery as with
ultimatums.
Senator Quay again has Pennsylvania
by the throat, and the throttling goes
mefrily on.
1t is barely possible that Bessemer pig
may wiggle out of the steel into the
meat trust.
1t looks very much as if Capt. Carter's
stealage of s1.5OO.OOO were going to prove
a success.
Perhaps Mr.. Mckinley considers Cant.
Carriers theft as brilliant stroke of
finance.
It seems that Gov. Roosevelt is not
saving wood He's chopping it.
Can't we figure to run the Olympia for
something, too.
Matt Quay has just pulled off another
convention
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-28
instantaneous Results.

Chicago Record.
He proposed to her on q, postal card. -
What did she do?"
Refused him by wire, collect"