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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-22
BABY TO BOOT.

There she is, sitting between Maude
Palmer and Fred Garfield" said the wife
purchaser. Maude and Fred had listened
attentively, and, now that attention was
called to them, smiled good naturedly,
but Baby Rosengrant, sitting between
them, looked with eyes full of tears to
the ground. A shy, bashful little thing,
feeling uncomfortable in her strange sur
roundings, neglected in the new-found
happiness of her mother and Palmer, and
finding little comfort in her tobacco-lov-
ing, silent father.
BY far the strangest situation in this
mountain comedy is this: That the hus-
band who sold his wife is now boarder
at the home of his wife's purchaser.
Hes got job near here" said Old
Man Palmer, land his wife which was,
and my boy Raymond, says to him. Come
and board with us So here he is
Il amt got no claim on her now" said
Rosengrant quietly between puffs. I'm
Just a boarder."
And I tell you what he did" said Old
Man Palmer chuckling. HE come here
with the three dollars Raymond gave
him, so all he got for his wife was a
pig, and he give that away to u.s. Say,
amt that right?"
"Av-w-w-w," growied the ex-husband,
and puffed vigorously at his pipe.
HOME AND LOVE
How DO you like 1t here?" the wife
was asked She still sat on Palmer's lap
and cuddled close to him.
It's all right" said she, beaming al
Palmer who squeezed her vigorously
He treats me well. The house amt
much, and one end is shaky, but it's
home, and that's what want-home and
love AS long as folks has that, there
amt much else TO want -
'Ceptin' money" said Palmer, and
they Rugged each other again.
What are you going to do here %
Rosengrant was asked.
I've got a job" said he land when
that's done I'll do somethin' else
don't know what, and don't much care.
I'll get along. I amt kicking"
And there is nothing more to tell worth
the telling. They are all happy-wife
seller, wife PURCHASER, wife, baby thrown
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-22

last year, as a result Of which the demand
this year is in excess of the supply, and
partly to the increased demand for can
ned meats created by the prolonged war
in South Africa, as well as by the out
break in China
On the other hand, Montana cattlemen
are more than willing to meet this extra
demand; for the first time In years they
are anxious to sell. Owing to the light
SHOWS Of last winter and the lack Of rain
this season. the ranges are in such a con-
dition that few stOckmen care to run the
risk Of wintering large herds of cattle.
The ranges everywhere are dry, with
a consequent shortage Of feed and water
even for the warm season. In some pOr-
lions Of the state also prairie fires have
burned over large areas Of grazing lands,
entirely destroying the grass. Many of the
ranges that a. year ago were masses OF
rolling green Gre now only vast patches
Of sand, without a spear Of grass visible.
This condition IS not confined to the
ranges alone; the bench lands and valleys
are seriously affected by the unusual
drought and the hay crop will probably
be the lightest for some years. so that
little provision can be made for live stock
for the cold season. Cattlemen through
out the state are unanimous in the Opin-
ion that they cannot afford to take any
chances for the coming winter.
As the result Of this condition Of things
cattle shipments viii be made much ear
Her this year, and the herds will be cut
as closely as possible. Among a number
of the big cattle outfits the work Of cut
ting out the animals has already begun.
| Usually the heaviest shipment of beef
cattle begin about the middle Of August.
This year most of the large outfits will
begin shipping about July o. while one
heavy cattle owner IN Custer county will
ship not later than the 18th inst. As one
cattleman has expressed 1t. Shipments
this year will be made to the bone. as
we cannot take any chances on the pres
ent situation"
The beef animals will be shipped to
Chicago while second and third class
animals will be sent to the feed lots in
Illinois and Nebraska.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-22

servants of Halbthurn found it the arch
duke had gone. They took 1t to the
Archduchess Isabella, who closely ex-
amIned this bachelor property, and found
attached to the chain gold medallion
which, when opened, revealed an ex-
Quisite miniature painting of her lady-in-
waiting. Countess Sophie Chotek. The
countess left Halbthurn without luggage
half an hour after the discovery, and
Archduke Francis Ferdinand has not
visited the house since. The countess
went to stay with her sister, who is mar
ried in Dresden to Herr Won Wuthenau,
but she had her imperial admirers word,
and when he could not go to see her she
came to Austria at his bidding.
Thus they spent three days last Christ
mas at Castle Eckartsau, on the Danube.
There was a time when the archduke
was even prepared to renounce the throne
If he could not otherwise marry the
countess, but consultations with the first
legal authorities convinced him that this
was not necessary. This being so, the
two have given up a favorite plan Of re-
storing the beautiful Villa d'Este, in
Rome, to it's old grandeur and glory, and
reEiding part of the year on the italian
estates inherited from the Duke of Mo
dena But in the eventuality of the
Archduke Francis Ferdinand becoming
emperor he will have to give up this prop
erty to his brother Otto, so nothing Is
being spent upon 1t.
The archduke has been residing since
May 1 In the beautiful rocco palace OF
the Belvedere, built by Duke Eugene Of
Savoy.
Countess Sophie Chotek is tall, grace
full, elegant person, very lovely, with
beautiful, expressive eyes, a sensitive
mouth, a finely modelled, straight nose
She is exceedingly tall, but so is the arch
duke, and with her brown hair worn
wavy and high she just reaches his eyes.
She did not expect this great piece of hap
piness, for year ago she was filled only
with the ambition of going on a journey
with the archduchess Isabella. She Is a
thorough Czech, and an enthusiast for the
rights of her people. Some say thet it
was due to her influence that the arch
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-22

that is, his morganatically welded wife
has no right to claim the privileges and
rights of his birth and position, nor have
any children born of the marriage. If
he succeeds to the throne he will not
make his wife empress of Austria or
queen of Hungary, and he will not give
his children the rights and position of
members of the imperial house.
Countess Sophie sChotek comes Of a
very old Bohemian family, which has
never been wealthy or influential, but
has always faithfully served the reign
ing house. The branch from which she
deScends is quite poor. Her father was
governor of Bohemia and died four
years ago; her mother, a Countess Kin
sky, fourteen years ago. She has one
brother who IS a provincial official, and
six sisters, of whom four are married
one as long ago as 1865 in Stuttgart,
where her father was minister. The
countess was most carefully educated,
and had great predileeton for arts and
letters from her early 5puth. She is of
sweet, retiring disposition, not fond of
society," but gay and happy in the family
circle. She was very happy when she
lived in the Archduchess Isabella,s house
hold with the seven daughters and the
little son and heir of the Arehduke Fred
erick.
AS the archduchAss daughters grew up
the Archduke Ferdinand Mas a frequent
visitor, and spent whole evenings with
the favorite lady-in-W waiting Countess
Sophie, in some cosy ceFner of the salon,
speaking of art and 4aking her advice
on the castles which he was rebuilding,
and for which he was laying out parks
One day, about twelyenonth ago, the
storm came. The archduke had spent
night at Halbthurn, Archduchess 1sa-
bella's Hungarian property, and left for
his own castle of EckaTtsau early in the
morning. AS is the fashion with young
men here, he wears on a chain his keys,
pencil, matchbox andeother sundries, all
in gold, and his valet has to place them
in his pocket when he is dressed. The
chain slipped under the toilet cover, the
servant forgot all about ii, and When the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-22
IMPERIAL LOVE STORY
HOW THE ARCHDUKE FRANCIS
FERDINAND WOOED COUNTESS
CHOTEK
CAME OF BOHEMIAN FAMILY
The Groom Would Have Renowned
thG Throne Had Such Been
Necessary, but 1t
Was Not.
CAME OF BOHEMIAN FAMILY

Vienna Correspondence Of London News.
The official announcement that the heir
to the throne, the Archduke FrarGs
Ferdinand of Austria Este, would take a
solemn oath on June rs, in the secret
council chamber of the imperial palace,
before the emperor, the archdukes, high
court functionaries, privy councillors and
ministers, and that this oath was con-
~nected with his forthcoming morganatic
marriage with Countess Sophie Chetek.
came as a complete surprise to every
body this morning. It had not been diff
cult to observe until lately that the en-
peror and the archduke were not on
speaking terms, and it is said that the
officials of the court were so convinced
that the archduke would continue in dis
grace that they treated him slightingly
wherever they dared.
The oath is to the effect that the arch
duke accepts for himself, his future wife
and his descendants all the legal eonse-
Quences of the morganatic marriage
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-22
JULY JOTTINGS.

The dressmaker's work is a mere mat
ter of form.
TaIk may be cheap, but good parrots
are always expensive.
The width of broad grin is equal to
the length of smile.
A wealthy widow is often an object OF
The matches that are result of love
must be the product of a trust
People who are discreet have eyes but
see not, and ears but hear not.
The man who never had occasion to
borrow money can't appreciate its value.
The wise man makes hay while the sun
shines, but the fool sows wild oats by gas
light.
foreheads they would never remove their
hats.
The thief who makes a speciality of
picking womens pockets lives on the out
skirts of civilization.
A pedagogue of the old school says
that without the liberal use of the rod it
is impossible TO make boys smart.
Human nature is a thing that makes
some men imagine they have perfect
right to work less themselves and at the
same time work others more.-Chicago
News.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-22

duke, when he was consumptive and
would not obey the doctors, at last sub
m1tted to severe prescriptions, and when
he saw that he was indeed mending he
took vow that If he quite recovered he
would marry his fair counsellor. It was
fear Of going in the face of this VOW that
made the emperor consent to the mar
rage In court circles certain difficulties
that will arise out of a morganatic mar
rage are discussed with interest or
course the countess will live in the arch
dukes house. If she accompanies him to
the station when he starts for some Jour
ney She can ride with him in his imperial
carriage, but she cannot come back from
the station in it, as she must not ride
alone in carriage with golden spokes
to the wheels, or with coachman in full
livery. She must not sit In the opera box
with him, nor attend the races IN the
imperial stand. And so forth ad mimi
tuna
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-22

in, in the bargain, the newly made father
in-law and grandfather, his daughter and
her lover They live contentedly in the
small circle of their lives, caring not what
people may think of them, and thinking
not of people.
AS the reporter climbed into the noun
tain blackboard, the wife and her pur-
chaser went inside, and she again sat
upon his lap and threw her arms around
his neck. The sister and her lover billed
and cooed at the side of the cabin, the
old man lay down to sleep, and The timid
little the-bargain apd her wife
selling father cried "Good-bSe!'
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-22
CATTLE SHIPPED EARLY.
Drought In Montana Makes Winter

ing OF STOCK y cry RISKY.
HELENA, Mont, July 21.-Though early
IN the season, shipments of Western
range cattle have just begun and it is an
ticipated that sales will be much heavier
this season than at any time for a num-
Der of years. Owing to the present
scarcity of feed on the ranges cattlemen
throughout Montana are anxious TO dis
pose Of their stock, consequently round
ups and shipments will take place this
year fully a month in advance Of their
usual time. The first sale of Western
range cattle, just made In the Chicago
market brought $5.25 per hundred, price
which seems to be eminently satisfactory
both to the stockmen and the shipper
The cattle are in exceptionally fine condi-
ton and are in good demand.
Both cattlemen and live stock commits
sion men are of the opinion that condi-
lions have combined to make the market
for Western range cattle Exceptionally
good this year even better than last. This
Is partially owing to the scarcity of cattle
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-22
Lake NIinnetonka.

Special excursion train via Minneapolis
and st. Louis will leave st. Paul from
depot, foot of 4th street. 10 a. m. Sunday
July, %. Returning, leave Lake Park
s D. M.
The age-herald., 1900-05-20

The maid informed him that the young lady had arrived late the night before; she had breakfasted in bed, but would be down in a few minutes to receive him.
 What would she be like?' he kept ask ing himself.
 After about five minutes he heard the soft rustic of skirts coming down the stairs. The door was gently opened, and a sweet-faced young girl stepped into the room, dressed all in flowing morning robe of white It seemed to Gerald afterwards as if it were embroidery and lace, with a soft drapery as though covered with an ethereal angel webbing. As it was, the girt came slowly down the room. with one hand outstretched timidly, yet with sweet de- termination of manner.
 Gerald had time to notice that she was tall and slender quite fair, with a mass of red gold hair and the prettest pink cheeks he had ever seen. "A pink and white prettiness he thought to himself, but in that one glance he had to acknowl- edge that there was a depth behind the pink and white softness which spoke of earnest thought.
 q am so very glad to see you," said she, hesitating for her words; ''so very, very glad. I can not tell you how often l have thought of this moment"
 Gerald took her hands in his "I sup pose I should call you my daughter" said he, smiling, but I shall do nothing of the sort"
 "Please do," said she. q would like so much to have you, for feel as if you were my father-the only father l have ever had"
 Gerald took seat, and the girl sat down by the side of him. "Do you know said she, q have been afraid to meet you. almost wished sometimes that I had seen you and had it over. I so dreaded it; and then there were other things I wanted to tell you.''
 Gerald sat spellbound. Such pretty girl he had never seen What sweet voice: what glorious color; how prettily she spoke. So she had been afraid of him, dreaded to meet him. Well, well.
 'I hope now we-~shall be the best of friends" he said awkwardly; the very best"
 "Oh, indeed we shall" said the girl, "but there is one thing I must tell you first Oh, please do forgive me-"
 'I could forgive you anything murmur- ed Gerald, looking straight into the beauti- ful eyes that were upturned to him appar- ently
 Then forgive me for getting married Jack Leonard-you know I visited the Leo- nards last holidays-and I got married yes terday. We have been engaged three years. He waited for me to graduate from school"
 Gerald rose. picked up his hat, and strode out of the room without word.
The age-herald., 1900-05-20

Miss Page Nelson, who has been chosen as sponsor of the Alabama division of Con- federate Veterans at the approaching re- union at Louisville, ky, is the daughter of Colonel w. R. Nelson, prominent lawyer and citizen of Selma, former law partner of Senator Morgan and later of Governor Johnston, and at present judge advocate general on the staff of Governor Johnston.
 The selection of Miss Nelson as sponsor for Confederate Veterans is eminently ap- propriate. At the beginning of the war her father left school and enlisted in the City Guards of Petersburg, Va, afterwards Company A, Twelfth regiment, Virginia, c. S. A. This regiment forming part Ma hones brigade, he served for time in the army of Northern Virginia; was then transferred to Selden's Light Battery (Ala- bama troops), and served all through Gen eral Joseph E. Johnstons campaign of Northern Georgia; he was also with Hood in all of his Tennessee campaigns.
 The very name, Page Nelson," is rich in historic interest. Her reat-grandfather was Thomas Nelson of Virginia, a colonel in the Revolutionary war. Her grandfather, Hugh Nelson, served in the war of 1872; in 1861, at 66 years of age, he volunteered with the first battalion of Virginia troops that left Petersburg-on account of his age he was persuaded to return after a short serv- ice, with the agreement that he should be recalled to join his command when actual fighting began; he died, however, before the regiment became actively engaged.
 Her grandmother, Miss Minge, was from 'WeYanoke" on the James, a great niece of President William Henry Harrison, and a grand daughter of Benjamin Harrison of Berkeley, Va one of the signers of the declaration of independence.
 In personal appearance, in charm, in character, Miss Nelson is worthy of her ancestry Of the average height, her fig ure is 1.-the and graceful. She is a blonde, and her delicate and clear cut features con fer distinction and the unmistakable air of high breeding From her earliest childhood her musical talent has been remarkable; gifted with voice of sweetness and power, she has devoted the last two or three years to it's cultivation under the best masters in New York city Her engaging disposi- tion, her vivacious and charming manner her personal loveliness, win admiration, and have attached to her a large circle of devoted friends.
The age-herald., 1900-05-20
TUSCALOOSA

The public school closed yesterday morn ing after splendid years work From g o'clock until 10:3O o'clock visitors thronged the different grades where pupils and teachers gave exhibitions of the routine work of the year. The past year two new grades-the ninth and tenth-were added to the curriculum, and there were three graduates of the public school who are prepared to enter the University of Ala bama. Miss Leila Harris was the teacher in charge, but the examinations were pre- pared by the professors at the university and passed on by them. They were Misses Louise Crawford, Bertha Black and Laura Davis. At Il o'clock the pupils filed into the large hall, the rostrum of which was effectively decorated with flags, potted plants and flowers. After the invocation the following programme was rendered:
 Piano Duet-Miss Stella Harris and MT. Sterling Harris
 Vocal Solo-"Rosary;' Miss Thorington.
 Reading-"Jim Wolf and the Cats;' MT, Tom Gardner.
 Reading-"Lost in the Snow" Miss Mary McGowan.
 Vocal Solo-"Tell Me Love. Oh, Am I Dreaming?'' Miss Annie Forster.
 Vocal Soo-"Happy Days;" Mrs. w. F. Fitts, ST. Violin accompaniment by MT. Frank Fitts)
  Pride.
 Original Reading (by requesb-"The Darkeys Ideal Wife' and 'Shank's Mare;" Mrs. J. c. Harrison.
 Vocal Solo-"A Morning Serenade;' Mrs. s. B. Harris.
 Reading-"My Neighbours Baby and "Flowers;" Miss Marion Nelson.
 Professor w. c. Richardson made a very happy and interesting talk, taking his text the idea that every object in nature conveys moral lesson. Rev. Dowell Harrison delivered the medals which were awarded as ready writer prizes, one being given in each of the three departments. In the primary department Miss Hattie Park won the prize in the grammar school Carrie Jones, and in the high school Miss De Monie Chatfield. Misses May Atkinson, Fannie May Herblin, Lizzie Tanner, Mamie Brown, Winifred Aston and Kath- crime Nichols received honorable mention. The awarding of diplomas by Professor Foster to the graduates and the benedic- ton then closed the exercises.
The age-herald., 1900-05-20
WOMAN AND SOCIETY.
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club invite you to be present at their closing exercises Tuesday, May 2, D. m Mrs. Joseph Loveman, accompanied by her two daughters and Miss Lillian Myers, leave this morning for New York, from which place they sail next Thursday on the steamer Augusta Victoria for Europe.
 
 Miss Daisy Adler of Selma has returned home after a pleasant visit to Misses Mena and Florence Kaufman in North Seventeenth street.
 A delightful entertainment was given at the residence of Mrs. J. A. Yates yester- day afternoon under the auspices of the Hillman chapter of St. Marys church. Many little tots were in attendance and thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon
 The first annual outing of the Cleks' union will take place at Lakeview park next Wednesday evening. The Bessemer and Birmingham clerks, the salesladies asso- citation and the friends of these organiza- tions will participate.
 The following has been issued: A commit- tee of the Woman's Home Mission Society of the Twenty-frst Avenue M. D. church, south, requests your presence at straw berry and ice cream festival at the resi- dence of MT. and Mrs. w. G. Durrett, Tues day evening, May ~, lJJu, lTOln lo lu'o1 o'clock. Musical programme.
 MT. J. w. McNamara, attending the Med ical college of Cincinnati, is visiting his mother, Mrs Margaret McNamara, 25OS Seventh avenue.
 There will be brilliant song service at St Mary 's-on-th Highlands tonight. The programme will include selections from "The Creation"
 At the Woman's club next Saturday af- ternoon, May 26, at 3 o'clock the regular election of officers will take place. A full attendance of the club members is most earnestly desired and requested. Other business of importance will come before the club members.
 MRS. FAC SMITH, Secretary. The Amaranth club will hold it's last meeting of the year at Mrs. w. l.. Mur- doch's, and q full attendance is requested, as business of importance will be trans- acted.
 A meeting of the ladies of Temple Emanuel will be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock in the vestryrooms of the Temple. Members of the Ladies Aid, of the Benevolent society, and of the Council
The age-herald., 1900-05-20
MISS PAGE NELSON,

home of MT. and Mrs. A. K. lobe was Misses Josephine and Norma Scnoolar of Birmingham, the brilliant and attractive sisters of Mrs. lobe. Miss Norma Scholar has just returned from New 7ot1 where she has been attending the conservatory of music, and the elegant entertainment of Wednesday afternoon and evening took much of it's type and effect in recognition of Miss Norma's high gift of song. The artistic souvenirs presented the guests as they entered were beautifully painted cards, shaped after the fashion of Tyres and Italian harps, each bearing some per tinent quotation upon musc-and the ices embraced in refreshments were designed in forms of various musical instruments. Most unique and elaborate was this hand some function, and it's every phase pos sessed the most pleasing interest. During the afternoon the married ladies were re- ceived, and in the evening the younger and unmarried element of the social realm were present. Throughout each hour of both receptions rare musical programme was being presented. Those rendering the programme were Mesdames Wilkerson and Deupree, Misses Schellenbach StovalI, Schoolar Wilcox, Alexander and MT. Sea- gle and Master Harry Jacobi accompanied by his little sister, Marie. Miss Scholar possesses a wonderful voice, and its mel lifous notes and gradtions of tone evince the finest training. The accomplished music folk of our city enjoyed a rare treat in hearing her and those not versed in musical lore received revelation in the art of song, and found that "the living voice is that which sways the soul" The decorations of the home were quite superb and arrayed with a taste unexcelled; in fact, this lovely entertainment is to be ha md a1n gant that has ever signalzed the social his tory of Jackson.