The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-03-15

ARCH 10, 1901.
walls as the flames burned his flesh. This
Is another object lesson in our school Of
self-government. No section of the coun-
try seems exempt from these frenzies of
rage and insanity to destroy some I'M
fortunate. Wolves set upon and tear to
pieces their own wounded. Men at times
become wolves.
Today, March is, is the anniversary of
the birth. in 1867. of Andrew Jackson.
seventh president of the United States.
and otherwise noted He was born in
poverty and the place. of his birth is in
dispute. The cabin occupied by his
parents stood close to the boundry line
between the two Carolinas, and it is not
known now in which state he first saw
the light, as the building long since dis
appeared. His career before reaching the
presidency was full of adventures 1t
was his victory at New Orleans that
gave him the highest Office In the land
1t was during his administration he es-
tablished the doctrine that to the victors
belong the spoils of office.
licensing polygamy, which conflicts with
the federal law. There will now be a
storm of protests from all parts of the
country In the most palmy days of
polygamy Utah never had more men liv-
ing double lives than now in the average
large city of the country the only differ
ence being that the Utah man recognized
his second wife, while the city man SUD-
ports woman not his wife.
Queen Victoria wore three rings, and
they were never removed from her fin
gers. These were her engagement ring.
her wedding ring, and little enamel
ring set with a single diamond, given
her by Prince Albert when child. Her
betrothal ring was somewhat singular.
being beautiful emerald snake.
lr there comes a little thaw,
Still the air is chill and raw,
mere and there a patch Of snow
D1rtier than the ground below
DrlbbleS down a marshy flood:
Ankie-deep you stick in mud
In the meadows while you sing
This is spring -
Inc Kansas legislature has passed a
law making It misdemeanor to steal
ride on railroad tram. This does
not apply to members who ride on passes
given without consideration
A new Chinese paper. callaI the Her.
aid, has made its appearance in New
York. The following is an extract from
its salutatory: 1--WE shall advocate the
Confucian doctrine of DO unto others
as you would they should do unto YOU
and we cannot believe that the Chris
tianity which is founded on that very
doctrine will shut it's eyes to the inter-
national anomalies Of which the Chinese
have SO long bnAn the Uint inns
The remains of some antediluvian
monster was recently dug UP out in Ore
gon that lived according to a coast sci
enlist from 100000 to 1O000.eO0 years ago.
From the Scientists prodigal hand the
centuries fall like grains of sand"
The Protestant Missionary societies ara
beginning to make worry for Mr. Nc
Kinley in the form Of interviews and
protests against the action of the Taft
commission in turning over to the Cath
olic friars in the Philippines portion Of
each day in the public schools for re-
ligious services. The Protestants de-
lnand separation Of church and state in
the schools Of our new possessions.
o.
President Diaz of Mexico Is reported
seriously ILL., He has been in power
nearly quarter Of century. He has
been running things prtty nearly his own
way, believing that his people are not
capable of government, and 50 he
governs them, but his government has
been wise. It Is to be hoped that his
successor, should his illness be fatal
may be equal to the trials awaiting our
neighbor when the strong hand loses. its
grip.
There are now several women In this
country engaged in the somewhat grew
some business of enbalming. There is
college Of embalming in Massachusetts
with several woman graduates and
large class in attendance.
One difference between Cleveland and
Mckinley was that the former would not
approve legislation without careful ex-
animation Of every paragraph. He de-
rnanded the ten days allowed by the con-
stftution to consider bills that were sent
to him for approval He insisted on
\ sharing with congress the responsibility.
Mckinley throws the responsibility en-
tirely upon congress He approves every
measure that is passed. And yet the lat
ter without backbone was given more
authority by the last congress than is
enjoyed by any monarch Of Europe.
Public officials occasionally resign.
the New Jersey supreme bench after
thirty-f1ve years continuous service aeI1
gives this excellent explanation for his
action: 81 much prefer to withdraw
when the public may wonder why do so
than to wait until the public shall wonder
why do not"
IF the Sampson standard Of social
graces had been applied when from
home Of poverty he sought entry into the
naval academy where would he Gave
ended Could he have entered if social
position had been prime requisite?
The London papers print long notices
and editorials concerning the death Of
ex-President Harrison. The Chronicle,
forgetful of present company. says: at
may be long before America finds
another president as capable, honorable
and conservative
There has always been a good deal Of
unnecessary ridicule Of the prune as an
article Of food. It is the opinion of food
experts that the use of prunes will save
pill money. 1t would be better, IN their
judgment, if the American people were
fuller Of prunes. And 1t would please
the people on the Pacific coast where the
raising of them is an important industry.
Today, March Is, Is the anniversary of
the arrival at Palos, Spain, in IA, of
Columbus, after an absence of seven
months and twelve days on his voyage
of discovery