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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-03-02
One Day in St. PauPs
81 ~ Public Library

The book happened to be in and the
visitor received 1t and departed.
''Shc does the same thing every time
she comes here, asks if we have a num-
Der of heavy books and then ends by
demanding some bit of light fiction" said
the attendant. I'm sure L don't know
why she does it unless she wants to inn
press on US that while she doesn't care
to read deep books she is, at least, ac-
quainted with them
A little girl paused to return her book,
and then tripped up to the attendant
Her blue eyes were on a level with the
desk.
Mama wanths thumthin good to read -
she lisped, looking up confidently at the
attendant
Haven't you list?" asked the at
tendant The small girl looked puzzled
Didn't your mother send down list
for US to select from. You know we
can't tell what she has read or What
kind of a book she would like" The child
looked downcast andeth attendant step
ped over to the receiving window and
held a brief consultation with the Ii
brarian in charge. They examined the
book that had just been returned and
then the attendant went back to the
shelves and made a selection.
Now, how in the world can l tell what
her mother has read and what she hash t
read?" demanded the attendant as the
little girl tripped happily away some
thing to read for mama tucked under
her arm. But if that request is made
once during the day, 1T is made a dozen
times" she added with a sigh.
Two or three ordinary mortals, who had
lists made out in an ordinary way, fol
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-03-02

The proper study Of mankind once
sang the didactic Mr.. Pope sis man..
IL the poet We're alive today and inclined
to practice what he preached he could
not do better than stand behind the re-
ceiving desk of a public library. The re-
suit of his observation would delight his
cynical soul. A representative of T h e
G l o b enjoyed such an experience the
other day, with the result that he will
for the remainder of his natural life have
a most profound respect for the mental
attachments of any young man or
woman who stands behind the receiving
desk Of any library. The demands made
by the general public upon such a per-
son are unique and linitless.
There was a lull in the days rush
when o man one afternoon
last week slipped behind the receiving
desk. The attendants were busy fling
away books or looking up lists. Through
the open door glimpse could be had
Of the reading room. but though every
table was full only the occasional rustic
of a leaf gave a hint of occupancy.
"There is always a rush about o clock
when the schools are out" explained an
attendant, and then a funny little smile
twisted her lips as she glanced toward
the entrance to the big room. '"rhis is
one of the characters of the library
she whispered. Just watch her and see
what she asks for" The newcomer was
a woman. tail, we'll dressed with a GER
tain ain of assurance that marked ner
as person of position. She paused to
return her book, and then, Gisdaining the
aid Of a catalogue, number of which
are placed at a little side table with
blocks of writing paper so that appli-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-03-02

men sat at the tables. That is, they were
''all sorts and conditions" so far as
features were concerned. Their clothes
were all alike, shabby. They paid little at
tentlon to one another but each one de-
Youred his particular magazine as If il
held some great secret for him alone
Many of those, so T h e GIob man
learned later stand in the hall early in
the morning, waiting for the library to
open. They leave for a short time at
noon and then they come back and re-
main until the room is closed for the
night This reading room, apparently
seems a sort of home to most of them.
Especially in the winter is its comfort APP
preciated, for then it means warmth and
comfort. or course, there are many
visitors to the reading room who come 10
consult magazines, but the characters Of
the room are those who arrive in the
morning and do not leave un,-I the lights
are put out Part of the worlds wreck
age are they, drowning sorrows and dis
appointments in reading just as weaker
or more vicious fellows drown theirs in
strong drink.
Up in the children's department Of the
library the atmosphere was more cheer
full.
What do children prefer?'' repeated
the attendant when the question was put
to her. well" smilingly, "the boys like
stories Of wild animals and Of long voy-
ages through strange countries, ana
books of that sort. The most of them
want plenty Of pictures in their books
The girls nKe fairy tales and books writ
ten especially for girls. No, the children
are not difficult to please and the ma
jority of them are gentle and well be-
haved They are very amenable to rules
Up in the reference room Of the library
but really, the reference room is deserv-
ing Of a chapter all to itself. 50 it will
have TO wait.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-03-02
Don + ernando.

--e Cabalero Don Fernando Staud v
Ximenez, well known as the counsel Of
Spain to Chicago, is one Of the best rep
resentatives of the Spanish kingdom with
whom Americans are acquainted. A
graduate of the University of Seville, an
officer of the Spanish navy, who has seen
service in many seas, knighted in youth
by the late king for a deed of singular
bravery, and representing in his person
the Oldest Spanish family with which
Americans are familiar in history, he is
naturallya favorite in the social circles
OF Chicago He has married an Amer
lean woman, and, ike CASTELAR, is a great
admirer of America. A quaint pen pic
ture of this caballero recently appeared
in the Cranbrook papers. 1t was writ
ten by one of the regular contributors 10
the Sunday G o b e, who makes use of
pseudonym. The Cranbrook rapers are
issued tor book-lovers who deigh, espe-
cially in reproductions of pages from
rare old incunabula. The original con-
tributions which appear in them are
printed in the beautiful old type Of CEN
turtles gone. The contributors donate
their work, and disguise their names
Thus this worA of art is removed from
the suspicion of commercfalism Per
haps, however, some of our readers, on
their own responsibility, will be able to
identify the author of the following
verses:
We CabaIIerO.
o We cozeye nookes,
And We deare olde bookes,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-03-02
Quaint Pen Picture of the
Spanish Consul at Chicago

And We thresoures richie and rare, o,
VT lende they're grace
TO charme We place
Atte We home Of We Caballero.
There are cushiOnes softe,
And | presse YIN Ofte,
In ye daies vt are free fro caire, 0,
Whan We sippe our tease
Mid ye tapestries
Atte ye home Of ye CaballerO.
Ye knighte is trewe
To hys friends, allie threWe,
And he knows no lond or partye.
He cheerlye smokes
And makes hys jokes
And hys laugh is free and hertya,
He tells of tymes
In fOrrin clymes,
In We daies vt hav gon over,
Whan he sayled ye sease
To fare contrees,
AS jolie, knightlie rover.
Ye may give to kynges
Thayre crowns and thynges,
And may thynk YIN passinge faire, o.
Butte give me my tease
And my houres ate ease,
Ate ye home Of We Cdballero.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-03-02

cants may make out a list of books, she
marched straight up to the attendant
and fixing a pair of severe eyes on her
asked:
Have You Carlyle's History of the
RevolUtion?' "
The attendant stated that such book
could be procured
Have you Darwin's Origin of Spe-
cies, " continued the inquirer exactly as
if she hadn't heard.
Again the attendant replied in the af-
firmatiVe and again the inquirer took no
heed.
''Have you En- erson's Essays?" she
demanded in a tone that conveyed the
impression that here at last she had
forced the young woman she was cross
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-03-02

questioning into a tight place. But the
attendant. not at all intimidated, stated
positively that the essays could be pro-
cured.
You probably haven't Gibbons De
cline and Fall of the Roman Empire?' ="
announced the newcomer haughtily
When informed that that book also at
present reposed on the library shelves
the visitor for minute seemed non
plussed. But only for minute Then
her manner underwent a sudden change
Her eyes softened and the ghost Of
smile lowered about them.
Just get me one of E. P. Roes works, ,
she said. leaning over the desk confden-
TALLY. i've read one of his, The Open
ing of a Chestnut Bur- Any of his otn-
er works will do
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-03-02

lowed the little girl, and then h e
G 0 b e mans attention was called to
an alteration at the receivers window.
>"I don't see" said an indignant voice
which belonged to a petite little lady,
why just because 1 have lost my card
/ can't get book. [ am positive l lost
1t between Fourth and Sixth street on
Wabasha or was it on ST. Peter - -
Her voice faltered, and she appar-
Gritty went carefully in her mind over the
route she had taken when the card dis
appeared. The fact that three people
stood in line directly behind her, ready
to return their books when she gave
them a chance ruff1ed her not in the
least.
81 am sorry, madam, but you will have
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-03-02

to go through the usual form" said tie
attendant patiently
Yes. it must have been on ST. Peter
street, said the indignant voice. ignor-
ing the librarians remark or not hear
ing it. Though of course it might have
been on the street car. And l must have
something to read tomorrow afternoon,
Tor the Washwoman comes and l can't
very we'll leave the house and -''
II am sorry, madam, but you must 20
through the usual form if you have lost
your card said the attendant still
patiently, You are keeping people wait
ing"
the little lady's plump cheeks flushed
Indignantly. Il would have you know,
she exclaimed Indignantly, that my nus
band helps to pay the taxes that support
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-03-02
Hnd scrunIer.

Teacher-Some one has been THROWN
paper behind my back. James, do "
know who It is2
James who is the culprit himselG-Ye
sir. but I hardly like TO tell
Teacher very honorable feelin,
James, you may SIT downfall Bits.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-04-30

In the work of a Scotchman which was
published in London in 1881 lind a
statement full of zest. THE red and
white stripes are not peculiar to the
American flag" writes this gentleman.
"a flag of similar design was for long
time a well known signal in the British
navy, being that used for the red division
10 draw into line of battle"
Straightway the mind forms picture
romantically indistinct of some gallant
eighteenth century feet. under sky pre-
ciseiy like our own, at the moment-that
still seems thrilling-when its full force IS
displayed and every life aboard Is very
gladly staked on the issue. whatever 1t
may have been. at the signaling OF the
red and white stripes. There" one says
sis precisely the emotion we have always
felt without seeking to analyze II. Our
flag means a great many things besides
this, OF course, but especially 1t signals
with that particular suggestion OF large
endeayor on the good sea, Line OF bat
tle.' New York Herald.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-04-30

Beef prices are unchanged In Ellsworth The
temporary drop in prices in Boston was due to
local conditions there, and did not affect whole
sale trade. Relief Is promised by the beef
trust however
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-04-30
KIrrE.y no CARIBOU.
One Weeks winnowings of News,
Novelty and Nonsense.

One Weeks Winnowings OF News,
Novelty and Nonsense.
John Martin Robbins, OF Lewiston, died
Friday, aged seventy eight years. Mr..
Robbins was president of the Manufac-
turers' National bank, OF Lewiston, for
over twenty years.
Granville w. Leighton, defaulting teller
OF the National Traders bank, Portland,
was last Wednesday, In the United States
circuit court, sentenced to six years in
State prison.
Patents have been issued to Maine in
ventors as follows: c. G. Brooks, Hal
lowell, shears; c. e. Mcintyre, Camden,
roller bushing for sheaves; G. A. st.
Ouge, Dover, picker check for looms; B.
F. Foss, Albion, frightening attachment
for bits.
Thomas q. Stickney, for many years
prominent Bangor business man, died
Wednesday. He leaves a wife and son,
Charles Stickney, OF Pueblo, Col. The
deceased was born In Vsssalboro, coming
to Bangor when young man to engage
In the carpet business. After remaining
here for several years he went to Ports
mouth N. H., to enter the dry goods trade,
returning later to Bangor to engage In
the coal business. For many years he
carried on an extensive business under
his own name, and in 1897 consolidated
his business with that OF A. III. Babcock
under the name Of the Stickney & Bah
cock Coal Co. He was president Of the
company at the time OF his death.
Addison M. Bragg, who for twelve years
has been deputy sheriff of Pen obscot
county, died suddenly Of heart disease
Saturday at his home in East Corinth.
He had been in excellent health, and at
tended to work about his farm and to
official duties on Saturday. Mr.. Bragg
was born In Vassalboro, and was In the
seventy ninth year OF his age. He had
lived in East Corinth since 1862, and was
one OF the most respected men OF the
place. He was membe OF the G.. A. r :,
having served in the Civil war in Co. G.
LIST Maine heavy artillery, as a musician.
He was also member OF the masonic
fraternity, and past grand in the /. 0.
o. F. Besides his long service as deputy
sheriff he had held various town offices.
James Crosby, OF Bangor, and his
daughter Caroline, aged seven, were
drowned in the river at Hampden, Thurs
day, by the oyerturning of a canoe. Mr..
Crosby, with his wife and child, left Ban
gor early in the afternoon, for the canoe
club house at HampdeD. Within a half
mile of the house, the canoe was capsized
by sudden gust Of wind. Mr.. Crosby
placed his wife on the bottom OF the
canoe, telling her to hold on while he
swan ashore with the child. When
within a few yards OF the shore, Mr..
Crosby sank, probably on account OF
cramp, and was d,o Sned, with the little
girl. Mrs. Crosby fioated down the river
some distance, and was taken off the
canoe by mem bers of the canoe club who
saw her from the club house. Mr..
Crosby was eastern agent for the banking
house OF Farson, Leach & Co, of New
York, and a son Of Hon. John l.. Crosby,
treasurer of the Bangor savings bank.
His age was forty years.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-04-30
Removing Ink Stains from Cloth.

The removal of ink stains is always a
problem, because inks are made by so
many processes. Soap and water will
remove some inks, W hile strong chemicals
make little impression on Others. The
sooner the stain is treated he more easily
1t is removed. Washing end soakirg in
cold water or In sweet or sour milk viii
remove the greater part of the ink and
frequently The stain
Spots on washable articles shou'd be
soaked in milk or water. Rub the spot
and change the liquid frequently. After
two or three DAYS, IL the stain rem Aus,
wet 1t with q strong solution of uxaIic
acid and place in the sun. After this
rinse very thoroughy.-Ladies' Home
Journal
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-04-30
FOR ONE CENT
You Can Cure a Bad Cold
With Minard'S Liniment.

A good-sized bottle of Minard's Lini-
menG costs twenty-five cents and it
contains enough medicine to cure
twenty-five ordinary colds. Because
it bears the name ointment" MANY
people imagine that it is simply
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No one ever made a greater error.
Minard's Liniment is no more confined
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you'll see the Liniment soak rIyou
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Just take the experience others of a
Smith, for instance. The dasame mail -
was received, twenty-seyg l., Jan. 3, 1902.
similar nature came in tlpine Street. -,
PAwrucKEpIs ago fell on tht
IN ITIscles OF my left arm
Dear sirs,-Three vi Pathhe1 iIio 81 ~ as dis
near the shoulder. 2ed a physician, who SAID !
when / lifted myln and prescribed for II. !
iocated / cons'to hurt me when used Una
was only A styJught 1 would go to surgeon
still continp91 ne same as the former doctor, an
arm. and " a linimept. 1t troubled me sola
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n Now Minards Liniment lie always tound III
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No family, home, or indlvidui
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-04-30

prttter for The american.
A Girl of Used to BE.
She's nothing more unto me now,
Her woman's heart Is free,
Yet still sometimes think of her.
Because she used to be.
When snow lay on the mountain side
And winter winds blew cold,
l looked across to where she lived
Ia the brief days of old.
And when the sun went down behind
Those mountains In The west,
It's beams would finger lovingly
On that old cabins crest.
So, too, the memory of her face,
Across the years that roll,
Has cast Its lights and shadows round
The temple of my soul.
But rocks aud hills lie up between,
And we may meet no more;
She's where the grass is growing green
On the Pacific shore.
Perhaps, to night, in some cafe
She's singing round the hash,
Or in the old potato pot
Has made another mash.
While have traded thoughts of love
For money making schemes,
And spend my time In hustling
Instead of idle dreams.
H. G. Sullivan.
Butte, Mont, April l3, 1902.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-04-30

Better Day a-Comin'.

ISelected by NJ. j. Drummey, of Ellsworth.
When the cares of life distress you and mis-
fortune seems to press you to the dark
brink of the chasm of despair,
when the world seems cold and cherries and
your eyes are seldom fearless as you wres
tie with load of carking care,
Far beyond your cares and troubles, some OF
which are fiimsy bubbles, let your glances
wander to the reddening sky,
Where the light is upward creeping, where the
sun will soon be peeping, there's better
day comm by and by.
Darkness scatters fore the light,
Sunshine puts the shades to flight.
In the hooks of peace the pleasant waters lie.
Every pain will find balm,
Every storm fade into calm
There's better day comm by and by.
Never bow to tribulation nor give way to la,
mentation, never loiter by the wayside
shedding tears;
Let not weakness overcome you, drive de-
spondency far from you, though the
threatening thunders crash about your
ears,
In the fight be wise and wary, cope with every
adversary with the resolution there to do
or die,
And, though hope seems but an ember bearing
scarce a spark. remember there's a better
day comm by and by.
Night Is followed by the day,
Every cloud must pass away.
There's smile upon the trail OF every sigh,
There's laugh behind the tear,
There's a joy for every fear,
There's better day comm By and by.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-04-30

Casey-Did you say Brannigan had quit3
Csssidy--Ayel He left his place lasht
week. Casey-Shure, he told me he had
loife Job. Cassidy-So he did. Twas in
quarry he wurk'd, an the blast wint off
before he knowedlit.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-04-30

An lowan has written to his representa-
tive for volumes OF the Congressional
Record containing obituaries, saying
"there is not hing | read with so much
pleasure as obituaries of dead Congress
men," The best humor is unconscious.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-04-30

1t is easier TO believe in remedy that has
cured others. Here's Freeport mans expe-
rience.
Sirs: ! have used your 81. f." Atwood's
Bltters for the last three years, and have re-
ceived much benefit from them. | cheerfully
recommend them to the public.
EDWARD 7. OsGooD
Freeport. Me.
-4dpt
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-04-30

woman marries in the hope OF having
a lover, and discovers too late that she
merely has a boarder, who is most fficult
to please.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-04-30

A clever woman always knows enough
to make her husband think she knows
less than he does, no matter how little
vt is,
The suburban citizen., 1902-02-01
Opening Of a Nssv
OIL UslI
IN Ge.xo.s.

came q lot of perfect oyster shells.
showing that at an unknown time tho
waters and an oyster bed had been
there 1t is the more remarkable on
account of the fact that the oyster
shells were thrown from a depth OF
1000 feet below the level of the sea.
After the shells came mud and frag-
ments that had been made By the
drilling. We next saw soapstone, and
this was followed by strong flow OF
gas. Suddenly the action of the gush-
er died down, but only for few mo-
ments. The same disturbing process
was repeated, and then came the oil,
shooting out almost horizontally a
distance of $50 feet. The pipe was
quickly changed to an upright posi-
tion, and the column of oil, passing
through an elght-inch pipe, was 275
feet high. We let the gusher have its
own way for Ave minutes, to test It
thoroughly, and then the two valves
in the pipe were turned and the Aow
stopped"