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WASHINGTON NEWS WAITS.
Senator Davis Sends Regrets-Al-
herf Berr,a Plans.

Senator Davis Sends Regrets-Al-
bert Berg's Plans.
WASHINGTON, Feb IL = Senator
Davis, who delivered an address at
Dayton. O., tonight, has sent word to
Minneapolis that he will not be able
to attend the Loyal Legion banquet on
Monday evening.
The house has passed the bill intro
duced by Representative Morris au-
thorizing the Grand Rapids Waten
Power and Boom company, of Grand
Rapids, Mimi, to construct g. dam and
bridge across the Mississippi river at q
point within the limits of that village.
Albert Berg, Minnesotas secretary of
state, arrived in Washington today Mr.
Berg asserts he Is here for pleasure,
but it is hinted that he expects to have
some finger in the taking of the twelfth
census.
Capt s. R. Van SAINT Is among to-
days arrivals. He Is here in the inter-
est of the soldiers, desiring an appro-
priation for better facilities for the
treatment of such soldiers as are order
ed to Hot Springs, Ark.
O. Kinney, of Duluth, arrived in
Washington today, after a sojourn Of
a month in Cuba and Porto Rico. He
expects to return to Havana next week
He is interested with other Minnesota
capitalists in finding profitable work in
either Cuba or Porto Rico for their sur
plus capital.
"A small fire yesterday afternoon in
the residence of Senator Davis caused
much excitement, though, fortunately,
small damage
Agent Getchell and Trader Palmer
are in Washington with a delegation Of
six Devils Lake Chippewas from North
Dakota. They are here to present some
claims for money said to be due them
under old treaties.
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thus created. All funds are banked, and the
expenses ARE nil. When member joins he
is bound by the most solemn VOW not to
marry. but should he break that VOW he re-
linQuishes all right to the funds Of the or
ganization. The last marble heart" to re-
main unmarried is given all the funds of the
society, and may then marry whom and when
he pleases.
In member decides to marry he
musth pay fine of SO when he becomes en-
gagged. Should he break the engagement his
fine Is not remitted, but a banquet s given
in his honor and he is restored to the full
rights Of a marble heart" This is temp
tation to a man to deliberately forswear "a
betrothal VOW The society. except for a
broken pledge, meets only once year The
funds are placed with bank in such man
ner that it is impossible for any member
but the deserving one to get them.
The society has been in existence for some
time, but until few days ago its existence
was a secret known only to the members.
At first the number of marble hearts was
limited to twelve, but this number was en-
larged so as to take in almost all the young
men of the city who are prominent in So
ciety.
Those who are disposed TO regard the af-
fair as Joke should consult the youno la
dies or the marble hearts" themselves. As
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GOAT EATS SCENERY.
PATHS New Goat Makes Havoc on
the Night of It's First Appearance.


Stories about Patti will not down A Chi
cago paper tells the following:
Speaking of billy goats and their wonder
full gastronomic achievements. said an old
theatrical man reminds me of an expe-
rience l had with one Of them in Chicago In
1889, while l was assistant property man
with the Abbey and Grau Italian Opera COM
pany. that opened the Auditorium. One night
we put on 'Dianorah.' with Patti in the title
role. Dianorah, you know. is half-witJed
girl who wanders through the mountains.
her sole companion being goat. There Is a
bridge In the mountain and the two, in max
ing their entrance, pass over ii.
Il was sent out the day of the perform
ance to find a goat. l located truck farm
er on the West side who said he would ac-
commodate me II gave him pass wrote
an order on the house, and in the afternoon
the goat was brought to the stage door with
animal was brought early TO the theater be-
cause William Parry, the stage manager
wanted one of his lieutenants to rehearse with
it-that is, lead 1t through the mountain scene
and over the bridge few times. SO that IL
would become used to its strange surround
ings.
ment it reached us it cheered up and seemed
pleased at the prospect of supporting the
divine Patti. 1t did nobly at rehearsal going
through its part like veteran actor I was
pleased and l fully expected to be compli-
mented by the stage manager for finding such
talent.
In the evening we tied the goat near the
property room. and everybody went to sup
per, leaving the stage dark. I intended to
feed it just before the performance. but when
returned IL not necessary. When
turned on the lights that confounded beast
was licking Its chops with the greatest salts
faction. while ruin all sides of it. It
had eaten the side out Of kitchen scene,
chewed up two set rocks, and devoured tho
water-wheel belonging to the mill in the very
scene in which it was to make its debut.
81 was in disgrace, and to this day have
~ 44A fv L rx~s%t
Manager Parry. We had to improvise some
old scenery to use instead of that on which
the goat had dined. and while the animal
was not on the stage that night we kept
muzzle on It."
Croesus of ancient times possessed about
S20, 900 0O0
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FRED ]. ROGERS
One OF The Marble Hearts"

for the former, they have banded in an
ganization, every fair member OF which
swears she will never, never. never under
any conditions. marry an Appleton man As
the girls have not a roster Of the ants they
have included all the unmarried men Of the
town In their black list. This action. VII
force young men into the Marble Heart
association and will also draw the attention
Of bachelors elsewhere to the pIucky and
pretty girls of Appleton. That these girls
are in earnest may be seen by the glut Of
young men In the downtown streets every
night They have already been turned ont
by their female friends and their sweethearts.
The ringleaders of the marble hearts
were the first to feel the weight Ct feminine
reprobation. In some way the secret got oJIt
and the names of the officers became known.
These were put under the ban at once.
Others, their nearest associates, suffered on
the principle of 'arcades ambo,' and as tie
rage of the young women waxed hotter the
circle of their condemnation widened until
1t now includes pretty nearly every marriage
able man in the town.
AS there seems to be compromise in
sight, interest in this peculiar trouble can
only increase time goes on. Meanwhile
Appleton girls are receiving offers of mar
riegs from numerous towns. even far away
from the state Of Wisconsin.
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APPLETON. Wis. Feb. n.-An anti-mar-
riage club. recently formed In this city, has
been the. cause of oonvuision Of Appleton
society. the end of which Is not in sight The
announcement OF the existence OF the club,
which is oath-bound and which includes many
of the most desirable young bachelors in the
town. was made this week. Marriageable
young, women have not yet sufficiently recov
cred from the shock to find their exact bear
ings. They are beginning, however, to see
enough light to adopt rstaliatory tactics, and
already the boys are suffering from the effects
of tho first swing administered by the tndig
uant spinsters.
The official name Of the young mems or
| ganization is the Marble Heart AnuMat-
rinlonial Association OF Appleton. Wis" It's
members are called marble hearts, and
the society has regular constitution by
laws and officers; The presiding marble
heart" is called the chief misogynist;" the
next in rank is the "vice chief misogynist;'
the treasurer is keeper of funds for loyal
Bachelors" and the secretary is called re
oorder of broken vows"
OF course the members CT the society may
marry. but the inducement not to marry is
strong. The member pays down, initia-
ton fee of &25 and annual dues OF $10 A sys-
tenn OF hnes is calculated to swell the fund
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MILES MEAT INQUIRY.
War Department Pushing Prepara-
tfOns for the Hearing.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE pre-
parations for the court Of inquiry into
Gen. Miles charges concerning the
character of the army beef are being
pushed at the war department with the
greatest expedition. It Is stated at
army headquarters that all the infor-
nation that Gen. Miles had obtained
from officers reports and other sources
on the character Of the meat had been
transmitted to the war investigating
commission before that body adjourn
ed. From the commission it was re-
turned to the war department. and
thence will be transmitted to the court
of inquiry.
Col. George E. Davis, the Judge ad-
vccate of the court, was at the war de-
partment today making preparations
for the session of the court. and later in
the day went to the agricultural de-
partment, where the analyses Of the
army meat were made, to look into that
end of the proceeding. with a view of
determining how far the experts Of the
department might aid the court in
thoroughly probing the matter under
consideration.
Gen. George w. Davis, who is men,
Der Of the court, telegraphed from Ha-
yana today that he would start for
Washington at once.
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WILL KEEP 1T.
Healthy En- ough to Eat or Drink What
tie Likes,

While have an excellent constitu-
ton and think nothing easily affects
me, I propose to keep it If possible.
have observed for years the great
number of people who complain Of the
bad effect of coffee. and while 1 can
drink coffee or almost anything I
want without trouble, it is neVerthe-
less true that we do not use ordinary
coffee at our house, but for many
months have been using Postum Food
Coffee. We find it every way prefera-
BILE to imported coffee.
We make it strictly according to d.
rections. for we found out early that
it could be made to taste very fiat
when underboiled, but as we make 1t
now. to use a slang phrase. TT hits
the spot." I drink 1t three times a
day.
1 enclose list of friends who are
regular users of the Postum Food
Coffee.
In our family we believe that good
health can be used to advantage in
doing business or prosecuting profess
sional work. and we propose to keep
all the good health we have, II such
a thing Is possible. and we think one
of the most important measures Is the
abandonment of coffee and the use Of
Postum. F. W. Bland, 705 Collinsville
Ave. E. st. Louis. Ill.
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tention that the United States were
rapidly becoming a puppet OF Great
Britain, and he read poem entitled
THE Lions Whelp.' which he said
showed the relationship, the following
lines from which Illustrated its spirit:
Il know thee. now, my lions whelp.
1t could be none but thee"
At the close of his speech Mr.. Mason
again asked for unanimous consent for
a vote on the McEenery resolution at
2:30 next Tuesday and, no one object
ing. the vote was set down for that
time and the consideration of the leg
islative appropriation bill was then
resumed. but before any action was
taken Mr.. Hawley re-entered the
chamber and gave notice that he
would move later to set aside the
agreement
The pending bill was then taken up
in earnest. but as 1T was about TO be
passed Mr.. Allen inquired of Mr.. Gull
lom. In charge of the measure. in what
order the remaining appropriation bills
were to be considered.
MIR. Cullom replied that the agricul-
tural appropriation was next TO be
taken up.
rs there any purpose" inquired Mr..
Allen. ito bring up the army bill be-
fore the other appropriation bills are
disposed Of"
aware the army appropriation bill had
been passed by the house.
Mr.. Allen said 1t was rumoreo about
the chamber that the army bill was
to be called up on the Monday or Tues
day next. Discussion on that bill
would continue until the end of the
session. This would cause the other
appropriation bills to fail and make
necessary an extra session. 81 ask,
said he. IF there is any intention Of
that kind?"
Mr.. Cullom said he knew little or
nothing concerning the army bill, and
that 1t was his intention to proceed
next week with appropriation bills.
The executive. legislative and judi
cial approprtation bill was then passed.
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Minnesota Patents.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11.-Lst of patents
issued this week to Northwestern inventors
reported by Merwin, Lathrop & Johnson
patent attorneys, 80, s11 and 912 Pioneer
Press building, St. Paul, Mimi. and Wash
MINI, Thill coupling: Annie A. Davis, ST.
Paul, Mimi, baby's band; James j.. Egan,
Butte, Mont. disappearing chair. Elmer w
Gragert White Rock, S. D., crank; Albert
Louis Mayer. Mankato, Minn., adjusting de-
vice for clothes reels; John T. Morrow, Great
Falls. Mont. cl5aner for commutators; Fran
els NJ. and W. R. Nash, Motley, Minn., pneu-
matte straw stacker; Charles A. Peterson
Hot Springs, 8. D.. cutoff valve: Bette c,
Williams. Deer Lodge, Mont, portable bath
cahinent.
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The distance between the net and
the ladder must be judged by the ami
NAL with exactness. He must jump at
the proper angle or it is, death.
Dink could not be bought from his
trainer for any amount of money
Man and dog are attached to each
other to such an extent that one has al
most become part of the life of the
other. They are like two inseparable
friends always In each others COM
pany. The dog Is just as intelligent
off as on the stage. He seems to un-
derstand everything said to him. He
Is but three and one-half years old,
and has been on the stage for two
years.
His breed is q mystery, but he seems
to be a mixture between a Yorkshire
and a French poodle. He knows no
fear, yet he never engages in a street
braWl with other dogs He seems to
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Largest Ruidinx.

The city building OF Philadelphia is the
largest building in America, not excepting
the capitol at Washington, being 4S61s feet
east and west covering an area of four and
one-half acres, exclusive Of court yard in
the center 400 feet square. Around the whole
ern front and 135 feet on the others. 1t con-
tains $40 rooms, besides the Offices of the
city government. surmounting the structure
tude Of 537 1-3 feet and terminates In a
colossal statute of William Penn. which is
thirty-six feet in height.
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TEMPLE SURRENDERED.
Me1icans Hand Over the Disputed
Prisoner to Arizona Officers.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE state
department has been Informed by the
Mexican authorities that they have de-
livered to Agent Catherwood. Of Ari-
zona, the American, James Temple,
who has been under arrest in Mexico,
OF the charge of killing a Mexican on
the American side of the line. The
Mexican government very gracefully
recognized the request from the Ari-
zona authorities that Temple be sur
rendered to them for trial for the same
ofrense. and there avoided a prolonged
controversy between the two govern
ments upon the question of extra ter
ritoria1 Jurisdiction.
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two new projects-the establishment of
Japanese garden at Washington a model
and in the instruction Of oarsmen in the Japa-
nese way of rowing boat. DR.. Bell says
that in landscape gardening there is no
question that the Japanese lead the world"
and that their method of rowing is far
superior to anything we have in this coun-
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DOG DOES WONDERFUL FEATS.

Many remarkable demonstrations of
canine intelligence and versatility have
been given from time to time, especially
in circus and stage performances, but
nothing has yet quite approached the
degree shown by a common mongrel
specimen by the unpretensious name
of Dink. with shaggy hair and no
claim to aristocratio lineage, but
withal the greatest performing
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-02-12
CASH is STATIONARY
CONDITION OF NEW YORK BANKS
DIFFERS LITTLE FROM THAT
OF LAST WEEK
CAUSES ARE VAINLY SOUGHT
Stock Exchange Dealings Very
Much Under the Enormous TotaIn
of the Previous Fortnight
Money Changes Are Disappoint-
ing and Confusing-Banks In
cltned to Discrfminate

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-THE New
York Financier says:
The statement of the associated
banks Of New York for the week end
ing Feb. II was again at variance with
supposed operations covering the past
six days. Instead Of a gain of some
thing like 100000 in cash reserve,
due to known receipts from the in
terror. the actual increase was prac-
ttcally nothing. the losses in legal
tenders offsettlng specie expansion.
Whether the actual condition Of the
banks is reflected In the statement Is
doubtful. At any rate special causes
contributed SO largely In determining
the totals that analysis is rather diff
f1cult. Of the total gain of $500, 900
in deposits. the National City bank
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Intereatiw House.

The house In London IN, which-if we may
believe the testimony: Of a letter In the hand
writing Of Charles Dickens hinself-the in.
fmitable Sairey Camp once lived is about Il
vanish from the face af the eartn. It is II
kingsgate street. Holborn. which used te
be royal private road.
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Coolheadedne.. at a F,r-

When the fire broke out in London thea
ter the other night the band calmly played
God Save the Queen" and the audience
trooped out quite unconscious that they
were saving themselves until they saw the
fire engines outside.
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with climatic conditions which make quite
an exceptional demands 1pon scientifically
educated doctors, the ancient capital Of the
Khalifa has only three resident practitioners
who have enjoyed competent training in
European schools OF ahedieine. -
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so Degree. Below Zero

Does not affect the running time Of trains
on the Wisconsin Central Line. Cars are al
ways comfortable two trains every day to
Chicago, Milwaukee and the East and South.
City Ticket Once, 373 Robert street.
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Naval INSTRUMENTATION Bun,

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1.-THE naval appro-
9riation bill Is practically completed, save in
minor details, and all its essential features
were made known today. 1t appropriates q
total of $451 ,5S1, Cos.
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African Tea.

The Abysslnians snaK1 "a tea from the
leaves of a certain -alans which has such
stimulating Gualitieer that to chew a single
leaf will produce all the effects of strong
cup Of tea. s e if'v @==s
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-02-12
Quite a Sensation

Has been created in the literary world by
The Globe Year Book and Almanac 1t is
standard book. Built for everybody By
mail or at your newsdealer's. 25 cents.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-02-12
Quite a Sensation

Has been created in the literary world by
The Globe Year Book and Almanac. It is
q standard book. Built, for everybody. BY
mall or at your newsdsaler's. rs cents.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-02-12
Quite a Sensation

Has been created in the literary world by
The Globe, Year Book and Almanac 1t is
standard book. Built for everybody. BY
mail or at your newsdealer's. 20 cents.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-02-12
Field for YOUNG Doctor..

Bsgdad is promising Ei Dorado for ad-
venturous European physicians With
population OF more than 10000 souls, and
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-02-12

WOrld. Dlnk Is the
bright particular
star Of a troupe of
trained dogs acting
under the direction
of Prof. Herbert,
and earns $4,000 a
year.
Dink earns more
money than the av-
erage learned pro-
fessor or calculat-
: ing merchant can
claim as an annual
income. But the
feat for which he Is
most noted is his
dive into a net
from a platform
erected seventy-tive
feet above the stag
A common steplad-
der leads from the
stage to the plat
form. and this he
Is required to climb.
Step by step Dink
ascends the ladder
like a man. occa-
sionally looking
down from the diz-
Zy height. Finally
he reaches the top
and steps upon the
platform. Six stage
hands are on the
stage holding a
canvas net. The
dog with more
than human pre-
cision, judges the
angle at which he
must jump so as to
land in the net, and
at a word from his
trainer leaps into
the air.
AS he comes down
he turns several
somersaults.. Dur
ing the few sec
onds that elapse
between the jump
and the landing in
the net the house
is SO quiet that g.
pin could almost
be heard drop. It
seems as II the an
animal would sure
ly be dashed to
pieces on the stage.
W hen, finally. he
lands safely in the
net a sigh of relief
Is heard all over
the house.
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Japanese Gardens.

Alexander Graham Bell, inyen-er OF the
telephone. has returned from Japan with
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SENATORIAL COURTESY.

Did the senator expect to get a vote
on the resolutions when he agreed to
vote for the -treaty?" Mr.. Money asked
Il did" responded Mr. Mason. 81 was
not entirely familiar with senatorial
courtesy: hope to know more next
time. and when I grow older learn who
to trust and when to trust"
Mr. Mason then entered upon the con-
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Croesus of ancient times possessed about
$40, ,000, 900.
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and II Is specially desirable that this notice
DO circulated orally because. although no
tees 10 the various ofYtesrs have been
letters hy carriers to-day. and hence the
notices may not reach their destinations
until tomorrow.
Mrs. Stevens and Miss Gordon will also
hold a meeting Tomorrow morning. at ~
o'clock III tho parior of the Hotel Seattle
with the federation. II IL urged that every
member 81 The federation attend,
These fso women occupy the highest po-
sisions in The national W G. +. u, In the
work Of which they have iopg been proni-
n.nt. Mrs Stevens Was for nineteen years
president OF the Maine aaiens During the
lasi year 81 MIss Wiiiards presidency Mrs.
Stevens WIS vieo president, at large. and
upon Miss Wizards deata became acting
president. AZ the last national convsn-
ton she was elected president. She has
been abroad. and Is close friend OF Lady
Somerset. as is also Miss .serdon. Miss
Miss Willard. and II is believed that much
of Miss Wiiiardfs reputation was due 10
the unseen work Of Miss Gordon.
Mrs. Sseyenz aud Miss Gordon are ac-
eompaniea BY their private secretary. They
Will BIZ entertained al the Hotel Seattle.
An invitation has been extended them 10
speak AT the meeting 81 the Chamber OF
Commerce tomorrow afternoon. but 1t Is
not known whether they viii remain tn
tho city long enough 10 allow them 10 b..
present. They go from here 10 Waila
Waila.
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Providence hospital Is under quarantine
on account Of q case Of smallpox
The patients names is Smith He came
from Eear Everett LAST week and was
placed in the hospital 10 be treated for the
after effects CT typhoid fever. He is
weis-sducated man and seems 10 have
plenty Of money. so tina. Ii is not likely
that he Gas been wandering about the
country after the manner CT a tramp
Smallpox symptoms were observed last
Friday, and developed during the next
three days. unit doubt could no longer be
entertained a. 10 the nature of the mail
ady. Accordingly. Yesterday afternoon The
board CT health placed the premises under
quarantine and removed the patient 10 the
resshcuse. which Is in the woods, Ave or
SIX miles cut OF the city. on the high ridge
east Of Georgetown. The room occupied
ey Smith in the hospital will be Thoroughly
fnmigsfcd wiki fornrsidehyde gas. and DR.
Mckecanie apprehends no danger OF in
ieeticn.
quarantine In such a case" said he last
night, Is hardly necessity, bu, merely
safeguard / should really have no fear
OF going into the room where the patien.
mas been- Sui. IN. quarantine will be en-
trrced as long as We think such a pre- eau
ion necessary. probably about sixteen
Gays During that time no visitors TO the
hospital VIII be allowed and no enc vii,
he permitted 10 leave the premises exceut
physicians in attendance
i 90 not know waere Mr. Smith has
been recently and can express no opinion
as TO whether his sickness Is due 10 con-
takion from the cases already reported in
this county,