davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24

to the patient and narrowing to those
about him.
1t Is a physicians mission to cure dis
ease and alleviate suffering. There is a
point beyond which he cannot cure dis
ease. After that 1t is his duty to alleviate
suffering.
Medical science has made great strides
away from superstition. Time was when
If an unborn child menaced the life Of
the mother both child and mother were
sacrificed. 1t Is different now. The world
has grown away from the false standard
of duty.
1 have been asked whether agree with
those scientists who believe that the In
sane should be killed to prevent the per-
petuation Of their species I do not go
so far, but 1 think that measures should
be taken to prevent the perpetuation Of
their species.
Again, do not advocate the Spartan
method of destroying the children who
are born with manned bodies or imperfect
brains In order that stronger race
should be reared.
1 am convinced that many physicians,
perhaps half, perhaps more, Of those en-
gagged in practice do relieve the death
agonies of their patients. Those who are
severest In their criticisms I believe are
among the number.
AS to suicide, every mans life Is his
own. He may do with it what he will,
as long as he does not interfere with the
rights Of others. If he has no obligations
as, for instance the support of de-
pendent family see no reason why he
may not end his life II he wishes.
II his work in the world Is done-if he
feels that he is through with 1.-The has
right to die when and In the way he
wishes, without being called a fool or In
sane.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24

fitting a complete locomotive together
This. inclination to mechanics gave an
assurance, that he would take personal
interest in the affairs of the great rail-
road he was to direct.
Physically, young Cornelius Wander
bilt is slightly above medium height
and rather slender. His features indl-
cate considerable strength of character.
One popularity of them is that the
eyeilds have a slant which is almost
Chinese.
He graduated from Yale in 1895, and his
own family and the world expected tnat
he would at once enter upon the career
which was to eliminate in his control
of the New York Central railroad and
a score of others that are connected
With it.
But cupid rudely disturbed that care
fully laid family and business scheme
While at college young Vanderbilt had
experienced growing attachment to MISS
Grace Wilson, the pretty daughter OF
MIR and Mrs. Richard T. Wilson. After
he left college this feeling developed
rapidly into ardent. love, and he spent
every moment he could in the society Of
his adored.
His father then warned him that he
would never consent to his marriage with
Miss Wilson. The son replied that he
loved her. and that she had all the best
qualities that a girl could have. There
were various reasons suggested for Cor
nelius Vanderbilts uncCmpromising OPP
position TO Miss Wilson. AT this time
young Vanderbilt was only just twenty
one years Old while Miss Wilson was
at least eight years older, having been
in society many seasons. At any rate,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24

the Missouri river back to the Kansas
pralr1es, are fairly paved with shell ed
corn; overhead are arches in golden r
and white corn; high brick bui,di lgs are
literally hidden by immense festoons of
corn stalks, husks and grains; doors Of
business houses are taken away and In
their stead are rich Oriental draoeries
and portieres made of interviewer atran g
of shelled corn. One entrance is guard
ed by swinging gatss Of polished corn.
over the entrance may be read corn sta
t1stics written in letters and fl ;ures
which do not lie) Of grains of corn Win
dow displays are all made of corn. In
one window Is pictured a Kansas farm
yard, containing familiar figures of COWS,
horses, barn yard fowls, etc, cunningly
etched in corn. In another a lardEcape
with river winding through, is en-.
The artists brushes were his fn-e-s, his
material was corn.
The streets are thronged with people
In costumes as novel as the streets tn m
selves; even the most Indifferent reve er
wears some insignia of King Corn. the
monarch of all: The subject may ol.y
badge, while his companion wears a com
plete costume of corn husks, often in
Guiding hat and shoes. Every o-e throws
grains of corn at stranger or friend alike,
which Is tossed back In the same joyous
spirit. Pretty girls frequently carry r d
ears of corn. for which recklessnesi me
gallant youth collects the u.ull tolr b.
meath q corn husk bonnet.
A corn husk bonnet, by the way, has
graced the head of the first lady- of the
land, having been presented t. Ter by
Mrs. H. ]. Cusack, a former Atcnison
milliner, who Yves repaid for her courte sy
by receiving charming note Of acknowl-
edgment from Mrs. Mckinley. Mrs Gu
sacks dainty creations are trimmed with
ravishing corn husk bows and exquisite
corn huSk flowers all made hy hnr cIey r
fingers. She has process for softenir G.
and dyeing her materials, which she re-
fuses to reveal. She is a native of IRE
land and an adn1irer of Queen Victoria,
and, this year one of her pretty corn
slippers as we'll will be sent her majesty
from her one-time subject.
Mrs. Mckinley's bonnet Is an evening
pattern of cream-coiered corn h1sks
trimmed with roses and graceful rosettes
of black Roses, frame and all are ma
entirely of corn husks Her majasty's
bonnet is a Marie Stuart shaT e.. In rich
shade Of royal purple Passion flowers,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24

relieved by soft knots Of the. natural
strings of this exquisite chapeau ARD
out of s9ftened and dyed husHs.
Miss Helen Gould will also be re-
cipient of Mrs. Cusack's corn millinery.
type has been kept in mind by her mill
liner, and the high crowned hat, with its
graceful. rolling brim, trimmed with
Violets, shaded from the palest lavender
roses beneath the brim, resting against
her hair, WILL it is thought, be particu-
larly becoming. Mrs. Cusack sent to Paris
for a pattern hat after which she pat
termed Miss Gould's.
Corn husks are also used In making
dolls, which are often Frenchy enough IN
their appearance to satisfy the most fas-
tidiouS little mother. :
A feature of the corn carnival is the
flower parade, the beauty of which is also
dependent upon the versatile corn husk.
lovely carriage has the effect of being
deliberately decorated with Marechal Mel
roses, the black horses are apparently
driven with broad, cream colored ribbons
both roses and ribbons are made of corn
husks in the natural color When the
husks are dipped in dyes garden Of
flower parade differs from others in that
the flowers are made of corn husks, but
it takes close scrutiny to tell them from
those of nature. A cannon figured in tie
the national colors, for squaw corn IS
raised in Kansas, the grains Of which are
red, white and blue. This corn is also
raised in Mexico, but the Kansas ears ar4
five times. as long as those in Mexico.
Grains of this squaw corn are strung and
wound around the cannon, making a won-
derfully pretty effect.
corn carnival is only possible in Kan
sas when the yield is large. Last year the
crop did not justify a jubilee, but this
year has made up for past delinauencies. i
On the basis of this years yield 300,O000 00
bushels (and 1t is believed by many that
it will reach 40OOOO.000>, it will take 10000
men SEQ days to husk it; If they husk six
bushels day each if q wagon hauls
sixty bushels of shelled corn to the load,
it will take 100000 teams to haul it at
one load each; If loading into cars of $1,000
pounds, or 800 bushels each, it will take
100000 cars to move the crop; cars sc feet
In length will reach 21,600OG0 feet or 4,O90
miles; twenty cars to a train will take
thirty 10000 trains. This is figuring with
shelled corn; corn on the cob would make
at least IL 600 more cars.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24

the Hon. Michael Henry Herbert, brother
of the Earl of Pembroke.
Richard T. Wilson Is credited with a.
fortune of $2O,0OOOOO. He is of Southern
birth and worked his way up from ex-
IRENE poverty. His wife IS a Napoleon
Of society.
To crown her matchmaking Achieves
ments, then, Mrs. Wilson proposed to
marry her daughter Grace to the heir of
the greatest railroad property in America
Miss Grace Wilson was an extremely
pretty, fatr-haired girl, of slight figure
and great Vivacity. She had admirable
taste in dress, which was always Of ex-
quisite neatness. Society loved her for
ner cheerful and unrestrained ways. She
was the life of the gayest set in the
400
Some years ago her engagement was
reported to the Hon. Cecil Barring. the
New York representative Of the great
English banking firm, but that was bro
ken off, 1t is said, because Mr.. Wilson
could not meet the financial views of the
fiance.
The first public indication the Wander
bits gave of their disapproval of their
sons attentions to Miss Wilson was at
fthe Patriarchs' ball, in February. 1895
When they failed to recognize the VIII
sons. In August Of the same year Mrs
Ogden Goelet and her sister Grace went
to Europe, and young Vanderbilt accom-
panied them. That sealed his fate. His
father sent friend, Worthlngton White
house, to Paris to urge him to return
hut in vain. When the youth did return
he was engaged.
The engagement was announced on
June 10, and the wedding fixed for June
49, Vanderbilt partisans remarked that
the Wilson's were going to devour their
ErpV before he COuld he raSo,1od Gov
nelius Vanderbilt urged his objections
to his sons choice more strenuously
than ever, but without avail. The father
then told the son that he would cut him
off from all share in his fortunes and
would no longer recognize him If he per-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24
TRAGEDY in REAL LIFE
STORY BROUGHT OUT BY THE
DEATH OF THE SENIOR COR
NELIUS VANDERBILT
SACRIFICE FOR A WOMAN

Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. Told His
Father He Was Going to Marry
Miss Grace Wilson Even If He
Lost "S1OO,OoO,oOO or All the
Money in the World" - Cornelius
VnnderbiIt's Share of the Estate.
The death on Tuesday of Cornelius
Vanderbilt was not merely the passing
of the chief of the richest family in
America. It furnished the clizr AK o. a
drama of extraordinary human lit rest.
The theme of this drama is the most
ancient and classical known to the nov
eiist and the dramatist. 1t is the drama
of the rich stern father, wEo loves his
children but seeks to enforce his wishes
in their love affairs; of the son and
heir who submits to disinheritance and
estrangement in order to marry the
woman of his choice, and of the final
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24

Thousands have tried from time imme-
mortal to dtscove. some efficacious rem
ody for wrinkles and other imperfection5
of the complexion, but none had yet sue
ceeded until the Misses Bell. the now
famous Complexion Specialists, of Is Fifth
Avenue New York City, offered the pub
lie their wonderful Complexion Tonic.
The reason SO many failed to make this
discovery before Is plain, because they
have not followed the right principle.
Balms, Creams, Lotions. etc. never have
tonic effect upon the skin. hence the
failures.
The Misses Bells Complexion Tonic
has most exhilarating effect upon the
cuticle. absorbing and carrying off all i'm
rurities which she blood by its natural ac-
ton Is constantly forcing to the surface
Of the skin. 1t is to the skin what vital
King tonic Is to the blood and nerves,
kind of new life that Immediately exhi-
arates and strengthens wherever applied.
It's tonic effect Is felt almost Immediately.
and 1t speedily banishes forever from the
skin, freckles. ,pir,ples. blackheads, moth
patches. wrinkles, liver spots. roughness.
o:liness. eruptions. and discolorations Of
any kind.
In order that all may be benefited by
their Great Discovery the Misses Bell will,
during the present month. give 20 all
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24
A DOCTOR WHO KILLS
DIR. MCPHERSON OCCASIONALLY
ENDS A PATIENTss SUFFER-
ING HIMSELF
HE DEFENDS HIS POSITION

Gives Instances of Administering
Chloroform to End the Existence
of Persons Suffering From Incur
able Diseases-He Says Such Cases
Are to He Settled AT the Bar of
the Physicians. own Judgment.
Judge Simeon E. Baldwin, of the Yale
law school, and the supreme court of the
state of Connecticut, raeen4sy declared in
an address delivered ats S aratoga, that
person has a right to end9his life when
he wishes, and that a physician is justi-
fed in Fastening the death Of a patient
afflicted with an incurable disease
So radical a statement from so eminent
a man caused general discussion.
DR.. Nehemiah Nickerson, OF Meriden
Conn.,. one Of the most distinguished
physicians In New England, ex-president
of the Meriden Medical society and ex-
superintendent of the Meriden hospital,
commenting on Judge Balwin's speech
said not only that he agreed with the
judge, but that he had, mere than once
when SO requested by patients or their
friends, put an end forever to their
sufferings.
DR.. Dickerson has dictated his views on
the subject to the New York Sunday
Journal as follows:
"My position has notsschanged by the
criticisms of the clergy and some brother
physicians. 1 still think. and always
shall, that II a patient is suffering from
an incurable disease and he wants relief
from his misery, that physician is doing
a deed of mercy 1t he helps him to end
his life. That is proposition that 1 am
prepared to defend. ] have equally
strong convictions on another proposition
which has brought upon me storm Of
Gisapproval.
This is that if man has no obliga-
tons to hold him to this world he has
a right to leave it whenever he wishes.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24

the older Vanderbilt insisted that she
was absolutely untitled to be a wife for
his son.
Judging from past events, young VAN
GerbiIts fate was sealed from the mo-
ment the Wilson's desired to admit him
to their family circle, for Mrs. Richard
T. Wilson is conceded to be the greatest
matchmaker in America. She married
her oldest daughter May, to Ogden
Goelet. whose fortune is estimated to be
$50, 900 COO The Goelets are, next to the
hstors, the greatest owners Of New York
real estate. To complete the real estate
connection, Orme Wilson married Miss
Caroline Aston daughter of Mrs. William
Aston. Then Miss Belle Wilson brought
blue blood into the family by marrying
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24

callers a. their parors one trial bottle
Of their Complexion Tonic absolutely free:
and in order that those who cannot cali
or who live away from New York may bs
benefited, they will send one bottle 10
any address all charges prepaid, on the
receipt Of % cents Stamps or silver to
cover cost of packing and delivering The
price of this wonderful tonic is $1.0O per
bottle, and this liberal offer should be en-
braced by all.
The Misses Bell have tust published
their new book, "Secrets of Beauty
This valuable work is free to all desir-
Ing 1t. The book treats exhaustiveiy Of
the Importance. OF a good complexion,
tells how a woman may acquire beauty
and keep 1t. Special chapters on the
care of the hair: how to have luxuriant
growth; harmless methods of making the
hair preserve its natural beauty and color.
even to advanced age. Also instructions
how to Danish superfluous hair from tho
face. neck and arms without injury II the
skin. This book will be mailed to a'.y ad-
dress on request
FREE Trial Bottles of Wonderful Com.
plexion Tonic free at parlors. or IS cents
(cost OF packing and mailing) to those
at a distance.
Correspondence cordially solicited ADJ
dress
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24
Chicago FAN Festivities,

Which will include the laying of the cor
ner stone of the new government build
ing, will be held Oct. to II, 1899 Presi-
Diaz, Of Mexico, and Premier Laurier, Of
Canada, will be present on this notable
occasion. The Chicago Great Western
cursion tickets to Chicago at the rate Tor
the round trip Of one fare Good to re-
turn till Oct. IA, inclusive For further
information inquire of any Chicago Great
Western Railway Agent, or address F. II,
Lord, General Passenger and Ticket
Agent. 113 Adams street, Chicago.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24
HUSKS TO AESTHETICS
THE sHUCKs OF KANSAS CORN PUT
TO VERY GOOD
USE
HAT FOR HELEN GOULD
Made by Mrs. HI. J. Cusack, a For
mer Atchison Mtllfner-Bonnet for
Mrs. Mckinley Trimmed With
Ravishing Corn Husk Rows and
Exquisite Corn Huslx FIOvers-A
Feature of the Corn CarnivaIs.

When King Solomon said, "Th re Is no
new. thing under the sum-, Kansas had
not been thought of; consequently Kan
sas corn stalks had not reared their
arrogant heads twenty-five feet In the
air, bearing in some instances eight ears
Of corn. Kansas corn fields had not
yielded 300,000,0G0 bushels of corn, and jul
bilant Kansas had not celebrats TIE
most wonderful corn crop the world has
ever known with a corn carnival at
Atchison.
Atchison is the terminus of the Mi
souri, Pacifics central b: anch, alcng
which eleven corn counties are located,
and Is practically In the center of tie
great corn district of Kansas and Ne
braska Could King Solomon see it's
streets on Corn Carnival day he would
retract his words. The scene is novel in
the extreme.
The main stress. which stretch from
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24

evitabe suffering and hasten his certain
death. is justif1able.
1 object however, to the classification.
Anticipating death by few hours or
days when death is inevitable and is sure
to be preceded by intolerable suffering is
not murder. 1t is the highest and broad
est humanity.
A young woman told me last week that
a relative of hers was dying. He was dy-
Ing slowly and in such agony that she
could not bear to see him again. 1t was
brutal for that mans physician to prolong
life under such circumstances, agonizing
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24
Dewey Day Celebrations.
New York, Sept. 29-3O, 1890.
yzyo.I,,n,xor n q a.4 a. a.

Eastward the course Of travel takes its
way" towards the end of this month to
greet the greatest naval hero of this age,
from Manila in his flagship, the Olympia,
on Sep. 2S. To accommodate those Who
wish to attend these notable gatherings
c'Maple Leaf Route'O will sell excursion
tickets at the rate of fare and one-third
for the round trip. Sale of tickets for
New York, commencing Sept rs; for
Washington Sept. 20: good to return Oct.
and 8 respec lively. For further in
formation inquire of any Chicago Great
Western Agent, or address F. H Lord,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent, l3
Adams street, Chicago.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24

yachting at Newport the day before his
father died. but as soon as he heard the
news he fastened to the great house on
Fifth avenue, which he had not entered
since his marriage, and he.ped to comfort
his mother Thus death threw its mys-
terry over the final act of the drama.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24
wisconsin Central ny Rate Bulletin

Chicago and return $780, going Oct.
to 9, returning Oct. IA. Chicago one way
$3.50 on sale Oct. 2 to 9. Excursion rates
to many other points, for particulars call
at City Ticket Office, 1913 Robert street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24
DR.. n. 7. SANDEN, -i' s 49,; ;;;:?5 H

OFFICE HOURS-9 a. p m. sundays-lo to II noon.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-10-17

Jno. A. Berkey came up from st.
Paul Thursday evening. No testi-
mony was taken in the Electric &
Water case Thursday, as the at
torneys were anxious to take part in
the demonstrations of the day. The
testimony to be taken in st. Paul
will be completed early in the week,
and then a trip will be taken to Chi
cago to get additional testimony.
The testimony to be taken there
will be mostly regarding the kind of
contracts necessary in order to give
a commercial value to securities OF
water and electric light companies.
1t is not believed that any testimony
in the case will be taken in Paris
next year. But stranger things
have happened.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-10-17

Mrs. L. Gaudet gave an afternoon
cinch party Wednesday. -Four
tables were played. The first pro-
gressive prize was taken by Mrs.
Cawley and the second by Mrs.
Lyon, the consolati on prize was
won by Mrs. Schleusener. Thurs
day evening Mr.. and Mrs. Gaulet en-
tertnined both ladies and gentlemen.
Seven tables were played, cinch be-
ing the game. The ladies' first pro-
gressive prize was won by Mrs.
Buchanan, the second by Mrs.
Chance. The gentlemen's first pro-
gressive was won by B. Burton, the
second by j. w. Berg. JACK Gamer.
on was awarded the consolidation
trophy. Nearly all the prizes were
handsome pieces Of. handpainted
china, the work of Mrs. Gaudet.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-10-17

Owing to the e cessarily slow prog
ress being made in the building If
the Northern Pacific bridge piers, the
crews will be kept at work Sundays
for awhile. Progress has been very
satisfactory for the past few days,
but it will take some time to do the
work. The East side abutment is
now almost completed, and in a few
days work will be commenced on
the concrete work OF the first pier
from the East side. The work Of
driving piles for the foundation OF
the West side abutment is not yet
completed.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-10-17

Matthias Ringwelski. the man who
assaulted George Foldenski Wednes-
day afternoon, was brought in by
the Sheriff Friday. When taken be-
fore Justice Sheldon he pleaded
guilty and the justice.imposed a fine
of $l5 and costs amounting in all to
1919, with the alternative of thirty
days in Jail. Ringwelski wanted to
pay his fine, but did not have
sufficient money with him to do so.
The case was continued until next
Tuesday to give him the opportunity
to "dig up.' He also fined Folden-
ski $3.50 for damage done to
Ringwelski's wearing apparel.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-10-17

Mrs. H. A. Conner arranged a lit
tie surprise for Mr.. Conner Saturday
by inviting several OF their friends
to make him a visit at that time.
He was about to leave for the lum-
Der woods to look after operations
in the Swan River country for the
Pine Tree company. The visitors
enjoyed a pleasant evening in visit
ing, playing games, etc. Refresh
ments were ,.)NAA.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-10-17

There is a man in the city from St.
Louis who has been visiting the
different sections of the county col
Letting for steel ranges sold last
summer. Reports have come from
several sections Of the county that
tightening rod agents are operating
successfully in those localities, and
with every livery rig in the city en-
gagged by machine collectors to car
nv them around the county, there
seems to be little occasion for a big
fuss over where the wheat is market
ed.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-10-17

Jos. Robbers. of the Little Falls
Granite company. went to i,rainerd
Monday or business.
John kerrich. who had been visit
ing friends at Duluth, returned home
Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Peter Mcdvcd and children
went to st. Cloud Saturday for
II visit with relatives.
Mrs. d. *. IIarting. who has been
visiting her son in Minneapolis, re-
turned home Sunday night.
Mrs. Harry Whitney. of Brninerd,
returned home Friday night.
Miss Catherine Chapman, who has
been visiting several months in the
southern part OF the state, returned
home Saturday.
Miss Gertrude COrriyan. Of Hamil-
ton, Ont. arrived in the city Mon
day morning on her way to Swan
vile to visit relatives.
S. G. Cochran, the Randall mer-
chant. was Il city visitor Friday
afternoon, accompanied by his moth
er and his young daughter.
'If you scour the world you will
never find a remedy equal to One
Minute Cough Cure. says Editor
Fackler, of the Micanopy, Fla
Hustler 1t cured his family of La
Grippe and saves thousands from
pneumonia, bronchitis. Group and all
throat and lung troubles.
l.. d. Brown.