The Saint Paul globe., 1899-02-10
FTesIde StorJettes.

Aho Papyrl ulScOVef5Q Dy MT. Gr6n1eu ana
Mr. Hunt at oxyrhyncus, and now published
by the Egypt exploration fund, show that the
forms Of Society have not altered very
much since the early centuries of our era.
Here is an invitation to wedding breakfast
in the third century; "Herais requests your
company at dinner in celebration of the mar
raage Of her children at her hous- hanssrrow,
the 9Th. at 8 o'clock" And here is a letter
from an Egyptian to his wife or some other
female relation, which is startlingly modern
IN tone: Greeting, my dear Serenia, from
Petcsiris. Be sure, dear, to come up on the
10th for the birthday festival Of the god,
and let me know whether you are coming by
boat or by donkey, in order that we may
send for you accordingly. Take caro- not to
forget. pray for your continued health
Pail Mall Gazette.
A correspondent Of the London Globe sends
terribly srewsome tale from st. Petersburg
A few days ago one Of the rich families of
that city was celebrating the birthday of one
OF the daughters, the festivities winding up
with ball In the evening, and among the in
Vlted was young girl, the Baroness NJ.
AS the dancing was beginning young doctor
went UP to the baroness and sked for the
first waltz The baroness acceded, but when
the doctor came up to claim the dance she
was not little surprised when he said quietly
to her, Il do not waltz; 1 simply asked for
the waltz so as to be able to speak to you for
lew minutes alone Have you any other
spots on your body like those 1 see on your
neck?" continued the doctor. Tho girl was
naturally confused at such a question and at
such time, but, seeing her companion was
in earnest, answered in the affirmative.
Then advise you to go home Immediately"
said the medico in a grave tone.
Accompanied by the DOCTOR the young
hCr0
and in nervous voice and blushing painfully
she told him what her partner had said.
The Baron M, greatly disturbed at the
importantly Of the doctor. accordingly left
the ballroom with his daughter. The next
day the doctor, accompanied by three of his
colleagues, went to see Baron M. will
you have the goodness to call your daughter,
that may further examine the spots on her
skim" he inquired. I'm order not to be
deceived in my diagnosis. I have brought
three others Of my profession The baron
was struck with alarm For the love of
God." cried he, what Is the matter with
my daughter?" Your daughter has leprosy."
was all the answer. One can imagine the
agony of the poor father. The young girl
was Immediately examined, when the others
recognized the presence Of the horrible
disease. 1t appears that the unfortunate
young baroness contracted the frightful
maiady last summer on the seasnore at Riga.
Among the many current stories current
about the returning soldier, some beray a
mixture of gruffness and manly tenderness
that would lend color to a romance
A man of the Thirty-third Michigan was
loaded down with baggage, and over his
shoulder he carried two guns, tied together
with twine. He was smoking cigar, and
kept up constant stream of bantering re-
marks in reckless way.
There's our train, boys he said, as his
company crossed the platform and clambered
down the sandy slope toward the siding.
Don't you see the sign Improved Stable
Cars?' Well thank goodness, we're going the
other way this time"
When the men halted beside the cars by
stander said affably to this man, you've
got more than your share of baggage"
Il don't know about that" the Michigan
soldier answered soberly, all his recklessness
vanishing
Where did you get the extra gum"
Its a dead mans gun. 1t belonged to a
man who was killed down in Cuba
And you are taking it home, are you?''
Yes; I'm taking 1t to his folks"
The stranger seemed inclined to get more
of the story. but the soldier turned his head
well away, SO that no one could see into his
face, and read his feelings.
1T belonged to my brother" he said.
The present ministerial representative of
the sultan, Ali Ferrough Bey, Is a recent
conner to Washington official circles Minister
Ferrough is young man of handsome and
commanding presence, and is quite a good
Judge of pictures. He is not accompanied by
Madame Ferrough who expects to come on
to Washington this year; but 1t is expected
she will preserve in a measure the customs
Of her own country and only receive the visits
of ladies, always appearing yelled, after the
manner of Turkish women. Much interest
and expectancy await her coming, as she will
be the first Turkish lady who has ever been
here, and will also be the first woman from
the Orient to maintain the social customs pe-
culiar to her native land.-Mary Nimmo Bal
entine in the February Woman's Home Com
panion.