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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06
SIN Gbis Sign,

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST.
Tt is too often the rule even among
children that they value presents by their
supposed cost. The holiday season just
passed revealed that trait in many
homes. cit must have cost lots Of
money" was the substance of remark
made by many child in viewing some
handsome gift The spirit of giving IS
being lost in the thought Of values in
dollars and cents.
'FUnto the third and fourth genera
tions,' upon the happiness of little chill
dren, is the curse of American greed for
dollars. 1t was an American small boy,
sick with typhoid fever, who, observing
that he had one trained nurse on duty
at night and another on duty days, that
the doctor made two or three visits daily,
and that at each visit something new
was ordered to be got said to his mother
his pitifully feeble voice burdened with
anxiety" Mamma, dear, L am afraid this
sickness is very expensive. 1t is too bad
l did not take some cheaper disease"
Another small American boy had been
having a birthday party. 1t was a splen.
did affair-beyond his parents means, az
becomes the American notion of being
good parents. There were candles on the
cake, lots of candy, ice cream "to burl,i
as the boy himself expressed it, and loads
of presents besides. The small guests de-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06
Do WOnEN ADMIRE
THEM?

ton sneering at the woman who is not
exactly CONNIE il fault
1t is well known that the Princess of
Wales admires 'modesty' in a man more
than any other quality. The following
little anecd0te bearing out this statement
is told. At a party the princess was talk
ing, in her usual unaffected manner, 10 a
very quiet, denaure looking, almost in
significant middle aged man. A friend,
or rather, an acquaintance, of the priu-
cess happened to come along at the time
and was introduced.
After a few commonplace observations
the trio broke up. ST hope you royal
highness will pardon what am going to
say remarked the princess acduaint-
ance, ''but, really, that gentleman you
have Just introduced me to is awfully
milk and watery. don't think he would
have the courage to win a woman's
heart" ooh, indeed!' quietly replied the
princess. '.WeH, Capt. - might not
have the courage to win woman's
heart; but, all the same, he has had the
courage to win the Victoria cross"
Rostand's hero. Cyrano de Bergerac,
was a very homely man, but one worthy
Of a woman's love. Many men distin-
guished in politics, war and literature
| have been ugly in the sense of not having
handsome faces and easy manners.
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The Brand of the Dollar
Upon the Children.

parted. the host was taking a last linger-
ing look at the party (the cake) before
going to bed.
"Was 1t a nice party. SOM" his mother
asked. He drew a breath eloquent with
satisfaction, and raised his eyes to
answer. Instantly his expression
changed. Perhaps it was the tired IooA
he saw in his mothers face. At all
events, his joy was gone His answer
was: AN awful nice party, mamma
Did it cost much money!" His query
laughingly dismissed, he went up stairs.
In moment he was back, bringing big
silver dollar in each hand-two out of live
his grandmother had sent him for his
birthday. Here he said, extending one
piece of silver to his father and one 10
his mother, ''plcase take this and pay
for the party"
So does everything in life in the United
States faunt it's price mark in our faces.
Even the pains and pleasures Of child
hood WELD to a sense OF the money value
of things. How to live so close to nature
to what is true, beautiful and good
that money does not intervene--ttfat is
q problem which the heart and soul OF
American women need to solve for the
real enrichment of our people. The
twentieth century must make a change
In this mad rush for dollars or there
will be trouble.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06
Cbe ReQp Cemfulsy.
What Part Is Woman
to Take.

served thee centuries ago, you appeared
in the fora of a woman How comes it
now that you are here as ,nar, >,
Jesus answered: ''What thou saynst is
true but times are changed. The earth
trenb.es with the tread of armies; yio-
fence and lust are rampant: women are
ensiaFed; children are daily being sold
u merclless masters. There are but two
Classes noW-Ihc oppressor and the op.
dressed. The hanIs of a woman are teo
deucate 10 wage battle with the might
and power which seem cverywl,ere en-
thu oned. Her voice is too weak for the
angry discussions which must take place.
Fer feet are too tender to mach ON the
rough and stony roads oyer which a
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06
.0m1elg N2em.

IN y QUEENS CONFESSION BOOK
In a confession book owned bv the
handsome and accomplished queen
Amelie Of Portugal one of the questions
asked is, do women admire ugly men,"
The empress of Russia answered this
as follows. YES. believe that some
women admire ugly men-when handsome
F., ones are out of their reach"
Queen Margherita of Italy. gave the
following witty reply: "Frcm fifteen TO
thirty woman loves a handsome man:
from thirty to fifty she admires a hand
some man, and after fifty she Worships
g man in any shape or FORM
Princess Henry of Battenberg, wrote:
Many ugly men are very lovable I'M
doubtedly-but then, so are many hand
some men. However. handsome is al
handsome does and good looinkg man
with only his good looks to fall back upon
would have a poor chance of winning
any right minded girls affection"
= In answer to another question, ''What
quality do women most admire in menu
the queen of Portugal herself wrote in
her book: Purity in a man is surely as
grand and as enrolling as purity in a
woman. The most contemplate of all
beings is the man with a 'riclzety reputa-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06
Z, OF Large Size.
Some of the Big Things of the World.
ARTICLE NO 8

j.
DEPTH-The greatest known depth Of
the ocean is the Atlantic midway he
tween the islands of Tristan d'Acuba and
the mouth of the Rio de la Plata. South
America. The bottom was hare rooch
ed at depth of 6,236 feet, or eieht snd
tEfee~fourths miles, exceeding. bv mora
tifah II 0VU feet the height of Mt. F7.eres+
the lofuest mountain in the world. In
eAe Nofth Atlantic ocean, south of New
foundland, soundings have been made
TO a depth of 1850 fathons, or q, 4SO feet.
"hlie cepths equaling $4,000 feet, or
SIX and one-half miles, are reported
south of the Bermuda islands. The aver
age depth of the Pacific ocean. between
Japan and California, is little over
z,eop 1athoms. The average depth of al
the oceans is from 1000 to 5000 fathorns
Inc lowest body of water is the Dead
sea- IN Palestine, 1900 feet below the
level of the sea-
There are sections of Arizona and
southern California below the level Of
the sea, and accordingly the hottest To-
caities in the United States
! FLAG-The largest flag ever flung to
! the breeze was hoisted on the central
HAS. pole in front of the administration
building of the Worlds Columbian Elk
position on the morning of May 1, 1898.
1t was sixty feet long by forty feet
wide.
TELEsCoPE-The largest refractinr
telescope in the world was presented
by Charles T. Yerkes to the University
! of Chicago, in 1898. It has a lens forty
inches in diameter. The column and
mead OF cast iron rise to a height of
forty-three feet and weigh fifty tons
The tube is of Steel sixty-four feet
long, and fifty-two inches in diameter at
! the center, tapering towards the ends.
It's weight is six tons. The total weight
of the telescope is seventy-flve tons.
/ Cost $25O,OOO. 1t is located in the observ-
i atory at Madison, Wis. The lens of the
! telescope at Lick observatory is thirty
| six inches in diameter. The largest re-
Hector is that of Lord Ross in England,
| seyenty-two inches.
| SHIPWRECKS-The greatest loss of
| life in shipwrecks since 1S41 was the sink
| ing Of the steamer Atlantic in April,
/ 1873, with 585 persons, off Halifax. The
next was the Utopia in March, 1884, with
| 563 persons. More ships have gone down
| off the foggy coasts of Newfoundland
| than probably anywhere else in the world
and the region off Sable Island, where
La Bourgoyne sank in July, 1898, with
| over sos lives, is the most fatal to ships
of any sea area on the globe.
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lamp that Eliminates life. certainly
VIII ccme, AMI wor:an herself will be the
first to recognize the signs by which that
coming will be heralded.'
Are the signs Of any OF them yisib,e?
In what century. of the Christian era,
says Il well known Writer, has woman
beer SO thoroughly equipped for Gods
service as she is today She is the prop
of the church, The head of the home the
hope Of the state Every field is open or
rostrum, the forum, Ire at her command.
The bars which excluded her from Office
have been removed, tine franchise has
been placed at her hand. All professions
hail her appearance; the state stands
awaiting her orders. What does she in
tend to do? What is she willing that
others shall do?
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combatant must pass When I have IN
ausrl ated NY kingdom and nrozan down
the stone walls of prejudice that now
exist, when equal rights gre measurahly
recognized, When the love uf peace nc.
CURES foothold in the understanding ef
mon and liberty becomes more tnan
name, when beauty and vircle are hon
olcd for their own salses and knowledge
IS 1lade TO abound. everywhere when
deilcacy of feeling shall have lneasurably
Supp:anted force ana brutality aud Il
common interest enre!ops ell rs the sky
covers all, tncp I Will come again SIS a
Weman and brood over the world with
warmth of love that will make all feel
that 1 am here. OF course The lime may
he distant, the difficulties great, nc SUI
fef1ng which attends education intense;
tut. then, You know that sorrow il the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06
G000C
Sidathered
From All
I Sources.

partikler." The boys importantly got
him in. well, boys what do you want?"
Dyer want a orfffce boy, sir!" You
impudent young rascal No! We've got
one No, you amt, Sir; he's just bin
run over down the street and Killed"
He was engaged on trial.
NOT BEAUTIFUL.-An old lady. visit
ing one of her friends. found child of the
latter, a mite OF five or six years. Sob
bling bitterly. and apparently in great
distress. You shouldn't cry like that.
said the visitor; that's what makes HIT
tie girls uglyl" Dolly looks UP through
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her tears, and gazes at the visitor
What lot you must have cried when
you were a little girl.''
CHILDREN AND-"Remember me to
your father. like good boy said the
minister. It's not worth WHILE" replied
little Johnny. Il heard the old man say
he would never forget you after that big,
dinner you put away at our house.,
IN NO HURRY TO GO.-Little girl
IF should die and go to heaven would
nave wings?" Mamma-'Yes, my ret,
and crown and a harp" Little girl
And candy?" Mamma-"N Little
girl after meditation well I'm glad
we've got a good DOCTOR
HAD WINGS.-It was the first time
Leonard had seen tiny chickens. and he
could not understand that the smooth
pa.cles at then sides were wings, and
When one OF the chicks spread his he
cried; See, he's opening his pockets.
and there isn't anything in them,'
ONE ON HIS FATHER.-.I declare
Robert said the old man, irascibIy,
you are the most stupid boy [ ever saw
| wonder at your ignorance 1t seems TO
me I'll never be able to learn you any-
thing. Do you mean teach me any
thing, PAP" asked Bobby, calmly nick.
ing a toothpick.
THAT SETTLED 1T.-"Pa,p asked
sleepy 81 Bobby, can I ask you question
II 1t amt fooi1sh| Ya'as' almost
shouted the old man who was trying to
read. We'll, if a toad had a tail pa
would it interfere with his jumpin'. or
would it help him like it does the kan
garooY, In less time than it takes to
tell 1t Bobby was between the sheets.
...iiA4 His FATHER.-"There is no rule
without an exception, nv son .tob1
isn't there, pa? A man must always ba
present while he is being shaved" INV
Gear, hadn't you better send this chilli
to bed. He's too clever!,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06
Savings OF De CHILDREN.

HAD ONE FEAR.-old lady.-"what's
the matter, little boy?" Street urchin
(whimpering} -" 'Fraid" Old lady
Afraid? Well, do declare! 1 didn't
know you street gamins were ever afraid
of anything, seen or unseen, in this world
or in the next" Street urchin.-"Y -e-s,
were 'fraid of-of each other.''
THE EARLY BIRD.-A small bow
dashed breathless into merchants Of
flee. rs the boss in?" "Yes: what do
you want?'' Must see him myself,
most partickler." ''fsut you can't; he's
engaged Must see him immejit; most
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06
HOW TO CHOOSE POULTRY.

The. male fowl should be chosen In
the spurs the younger the bird. The
claws and beak are easily broken in
young bird. Short boned and short
legged poultry is usually considered the
most delicate. Ducks, geese and turkeys
should have the feet and legs limp and
moist. If they are dry and stiff it is a
stale bird
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06
HOW TO SHAKE HANDS.

The proper way to shake hands should
always be the sincere and natural way,
but If you ask what is most in vogue at
the time we should say the circular
movement with the elbow raised slightly,
allowing your hand to fail from the right
toward the hand of your friend very
lightly, but with increasing pressure as
the hand descends, remarks one Of the
experts on etiquette.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06
CHE 1Znkn0Opn
Washington.

PARsoN WEEMs AND HIS HISTORY.
1t is. said that Weems' Life of Wash
ngton passed through forty editions.
1t hrst appeared as a pamphlet of eighty
two pages, but it grew into a bound
book of over 200 pages.
Mason Locke WeeIns was born in Vir-
glnla IN 1872, and died in South Carolina
IN 1873. lie was for time rector of
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06
HOW TO MAKE ENGLISH HASH.

Take a good cupfui of rather cearseIy
chopped meat-"left overs of any kind
of cooked meat-and season with a half
teaspoonful of onion juice, a small table,
spoonful of any kind of catchup, four
shakes of pepper and the same of salt
unless meat and gravy have been
previously sailed, in which case omit It,
Simmer ten minutes in a cupful of good
gravy. Serve on toast.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06
Elderly FUN. :,
Said by the Old Folks.

r. IN THE SOJP--Lady-Biddy, have you
seen the little stuffed Eird 1 had in my
bonnet? Biddy-Yis, mum; 1 put it in the
soup to make it little richer"
THE BACON CIPHER-AIr. Poreine-
Say, M'randy, who's this Ignatius Don
nelly hear s'much about2 Miranda
going to lecture here next week on
Bacon. Mr.. Porcine-He can't give us
Chicagoans any points on bacon,
Mrandy, he cyan't do it.
S THE ONLY TENDER PARTIAL
though I was Late said the new boarder,
ct found the land1ady had saved for me
SsseWhat was that?" asked the star
boarder, jeaIously. "Some of the SOUP"
Indianapolis Press.
COULDN'T HE WRITE IT?-Patient-
.tC-c-can you c-c-c-cure st-st-stani-1n-
mering?" Physician-"Yes, sir. Do you
wish to take the full course of treat
ment?" Patient-''N-n-n j-j-just
w-W-want to learn to S-s-say cf-ch-ch-
ehrys-chrys-an-t -the-m-m-num SO
can tell the fi-forist what L w-w-want
before the ch-eh-the followers Wv
wither. '-Baltimor American.
TITS AN ILL WIND, ETC.-Doctor
Bill (gleefully)-s'I'Ve made over $500 DUR
ing the past three weeks setting broken
bones Alone Friend (astonishedJ-''In
deed, How do you account for such an
repidemic?" Doctor Eill-"Why, in last
months Kind Ladies Journal there was
an article for boys, entitled: How to
Build Shanty in a Tree.
Z EXPLAINEB-Ca sey-'I wonder Who'll
they call tket drink 'absint' 90 O'Eourke
Take three or four, an yen be gone
to the wurrld. Thet's whoi. Smart Set.
WENT OUT TO MEALs-stranger to
cashier in restaurant. Ills the proprietor
in?" Cashier-"No, sir; he has just gone
out to get something to eat. Back in a.
few minutes, SIR
HOTEL RULEs-A funny man in Iowa
has the following rules and requirements
printed for the benefit Of his guests:
Board, fifty cents per square foot
Mes.is extra. Guests are requested not
to speak to the dumb-waiter Guests
wishing to get up without being called
can have self-raising flour for supper
Guests wishing to do a little driving will
find hammer and nails in the closet. II
the room gets too warm, open the win
dow and see the fire escape If you re
fond of athletics and like good jumping,
lift the mattress and see the bed spring.
Baseballists desiring a little practice will
find pitcher on the stand. If the lamp
goes out take a feather out of the pillow
that's light enough for any room. Any
one troubled with nightmare will find a
halter on the bed post. Don't worry
| about paying your bill; the house Is sup
ported by It's foundations"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06
HOW TO REMOVE IRON RUST.

Soak the spot as if for general wash
ing. pass a hot iron over a wet cloth,
and when the latter steams we'll put it
under the stained garment. Then, on The
upper side of the goods. rub a little oxalIo
acid where the spot shows. The action
of the acid is fastened by the heat and
the moisture. The rust disappears. Then
the whole garment should be washed with
soap.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06

Soak pint of stale bread in a quart
of sour milk over night. In the morn
ing sift teaspoon of soda and bit Of
salt in a cup of -four; stir into the soaked
bread, beating out all Jumps Fry as
griddlecakes. Serve hot, with syrup or
butter and sugar.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06
HOW TO MAKE A PRUNl JELLY

Take one quart of prunes, stir until
soft and mash through colander; half
a box OF gelatin; put in BOWL cover with
cold water, let it soak for about fT1ve
minutes; take a pint and a half OF the
mashed prunes, add to the gelatin, with
three tablespoonful Of sugar; put On the
stove, and let boil for five minutes; pour
into jelly molds and serve with cream.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
AN ANCIENT LEGEND.

IN AINCIEN LJsGEND.
Through the centuries, rich IN treas
ures of all kinds, has foated down to us
a legend which gives TO the character OF
Jesus an aspect accordant with the times
in which we live Among the ancient
Hrahmans it was believed and taught
that at least once in each thousand years
COG manifested himself in human form
and Prescribed CHAIR for the future gov
ernment of the world. The legend goes
that on a certain occasion when Jesus
went into tho mountains to pray ne was
hccosted by one who had known him at a
peried OF previous Incarnation.
Master" said the stranger, when /
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06

Perhaps states, cities, or individuals,
may endow theaters long before man will
use 290o on his Stationery With the in
creased knowledge of the use of electric
lty the. spectacular features of stage
work viii be made wonderfully beauti-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06

The culture of fishes will have become
a practical Industry and viii be exten-
siYely followed as a business, An acre
OF water can be made to produce food
equal in quantity and value to that of
an acre OF land. -. ]. t.ee@E
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06
BouD TO
do Gbjio1gg
HOW TO DO.

aft any little word of mine
May make a life the brighter,
If any little song of mine
May make q heart the lighter,
God help me speak the little word
And take my bit of singing
And drink. it in some lonely vale
To set the echoes ringing"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06

The settling Of personal difficulties by
sword or pistol was a recognized custom
Zoo Years ago, and it was we'll along n
the nineteenth century before public
opinion forced the law-mallng bodies to
declare tie sender of a challenge TO fight
q criminal
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06
HOW TO LOOSEN GLASS SHOPPERS.

There are several ways of loosening
the glass shoppers of decante-s ana bot
/ ties. One Is to stand the bottle in hot
water, another is to drop a little oil with
feather between the stopper ana tho
decanter and stand 1t near the fire. Aft
er time strike the stopper gently with
q piece Of wood on ali sides. and If 1t
does not move repeat the process. A
strip Of flannel or wool wound around
the neck Of the bottle and smartly pulled
back and forward, to produce friction.
will sometimes loosen stoppers.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06

hundred years hence few children
now living may look back with wo1der5
ment at the narrowness of the compre-
hension of even great political parties.
VINO sought to restrict the opera tons
of the continent so vast in its forces
to the sole development of trade within
itself. :
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06
In the Kitchen, Dining
Room, Nursery, Parlor
and Chamber, Up Stairs,
Down Stairs and In the
Cellar.
HOW TO USE STALE BREAD.

this way, the stockings will keep a good
black instead Of turning brown.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06
HOW TO SPICE MACKEREI,.

Take one-half dozen small mackerel and
clean them nicely. Mix together one tea
spoonful each Of cinnamon, allspice and
cloves, and sprinkle this mixture over the
inside of the fish, with top layer of
salt. Close the fish tightly, place them
in an earthen dish, cover with vinegar
and bake one hour in moderate oven.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06
HOW TO WASH BLACK STOCKINGS

Do not use soap. but put q teacupful
of bran In a muslin bag and shake it
about In tepid water. Wash the stock
ings In this, take them out. roll them in
clean cloth. wringing them well, and
dry as quickly as possible. If washed IN
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06

HOW TO USE BITS OF SOAP.
Small pieces of soap that accumulate
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06
HOW no REMOVE BLooO sFAINs

Blood stains are about as difficult as
any to get out. Here starch comes into
use. Make a thin paste and spread on
/ the stain. Leave 1t to dry. Then brush
eff. Generally the stain viii 50 with
the starch. The worst stains. however.
will require several applications Of the
starch.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06

Seeds We're expensive, as there
were no seed farms and stores 100 years
ago. There, were no agricultural journals.
and "book-farming'' was often spoken of
with contempt. With the exception of d
few valuable essays on field husbandry,
there Were no attempts to encourage inn
proved tillage.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06

In 1000 philanthropy will be practical
instead of sentimental. Aid to the poor
IS often wasted, except that it, may re-
heve Immediate restitution. But relief
can be extended and the recipient made
to pay for it in labor and feel that il
is not altogether a charitable gift. .
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06

The first settlers had an idea that
america would produce the crops of In
dia, OF which they thought this country
-rsas part, and many years of expert
nent were passed in trying TO produce
tea, coffee, olives, dates, figs etc, which,
OF course, resulted in failure.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06

s THE ONLY TENDER PARTIAL
though was late" said the new boarder,
ct found the land1ady had saved for me
the tenderest part of the chicken"
ssse1ghat was that?" asked the star
boarder, jeaIously. "Some of the SOUP"
Indianapolis Press.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06

The manifest destiny. of the United
States is to dominate the American berni1
sphere, not by political intrigue, dfplo-
matte shrewdness nor the force of arms;
not by the annexation of territory for
the establishment of protectorates, but
by the influence OF example and COM
mercial relations.