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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-24
Why the Accounts Did Not Balance

WINDING that her allowance evaporates away
II each month, leaving very little to show for
= it, Dolly resolves to be very strict with her
self, and invests in a set of leather backed
account books with the sweetest little pencil, in
love of a case"
The following the entries for a single week,
the result of much conscientious labor:
Monday set of account books, So. My name and
address in gold lettering, so. Total $3.50. (No.
1t was Saturday bought those, after ALL That
was before l began to keep accounts) Half
ID. of chocolates at Sweetem's. (They were
either eighty sixty cents. Split the difference
and call the 70 ID. 40 cts That can't be very far
out)
Tuesday, lace collar (perfect beauty, $3.50,
marked down from S.. Met Emily S. on the way
home, and found she had bought one just like it,
so I'll have to take mine back. That means I'll
have to get that other square one at the regular
price, Sc. l might well put it down as spent,
because its sure to be within day or two.
Sc
Wednesday, Nine. Marionne SIS on my spring
suit. Cant pay her the rest until / get some
extra money. Aunt Helen always gives me $25
on my birthday, so I'll be able to pay Nine. the
week after next). might as we'll put that down
paid and be done with it.
Thursday-6 yds. ribbon, the new shade of blue,
which is terribly becoming to my complexion
Give idea / charged that on our account, but
wouldn't be sure. I'll say paid it just to be on
the safe side.)
$500
Friday-My spring hat came, and the bill, SIS. En-
tirey too much I'm sure told her not to go
above ten in trimming it. I'll go and see her,
and make her give it to me for $3.50 less.
$3.50
Saturday-A lot of little things-that can't re-
member Silk ties for my shoes, an embroidery
pattern, hair comb, cleaning gloves ice cream
for Kitty N. and myself, etcetera. Four dollars
ought to cover everything, / think.
81
Sunday-Put gold piece into the church plate in
stead of one of the ten pennies had collected
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-24
Palindrome Party
A NOVEL PARLOR ENTERTAINMENT
FOUNDED ON WORDS READING THE
SAME BACKWARDS AND FORWARDS

T HE English language not rich in palindromes say
the authorities, but nevertheless there quite
enough of them to found successful evening
party upon-as a bright New York girl proved not
long ago.
1t may some hostess trip to the Unabridged to
explain right here that palindrome is word
Which reads backwards and forwards the same.
Everyone knows the famous palindrome sentence by
which Adam is said to have introduced himself his
wife: Madam, I'm Adam" Then the equally
celebrated called the sooquy of Napoleon able
ere saw Elba But there not enough of these to
found puzzle series upon any case they
difficult to guess than palindrome words.
These palindrOme words however make delightful rid
dies 1t is only to put each that
to the mind to the test of reading backwards in
determine whether not ones answer is correct.
Here is good set of questions with the
tached To prepare for the write the questions
many cards you expect guests:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-24
PALINDROMES

1.-The first lady of the land in three letters? Eve.
2-Relating to civil life in five letters? Civic.
IA legal document in four letters? Deed
4-What baby says about candy letters?
"Dood."
5-Something the most stupid person through
in three letters? Eye.
GA gentle domestic animal in three letters? Eve.
z-One of the famous pair giants three letters?
Cog.
8-something used by burglars in three letters? Gag.
9-Part of the verb to do in three letters? Did.
1O-A small vehicle three letters? Gig.
1.-THE condition of the grass in the morning n FIVE
letters? Dewed
2-The cry of bird or chick in four letters? Peep
=13-Made god of seven letters? Dehed
14-Twight time in three letters? Eve
ia lively and popular pet three letters? Pup
16-Describe the wise mans head (colloquiay) five
letters? Level
17-Something worn by baby in three letters?
ia paindrome for the neck in letters? Tppit
ia mans name in abbreviated form, three letters?
Bob
2O.-Part of ship in four letters? Poop
PA word meaning before in three letters? Ere.
pa sharp sudden noise three letters? Pop
Zone who resuscitates in seven letters? Revver
PA powerful scent in four letters? Otto
ga feminine name occurring in the Bible in four
letters? Anna
ga dimnutve form of the preceding in three letters?
Nan.
27-A form of address a lady in five letters? Madam
2S-The tramp's way Of saying the above? Mum
-How Bddy, just would say three letters?
Min.
SoThe small! boys way saying it in three letters?
Nam
8-A slangy palindrome meaning to be silent in three
letters? Mum.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-24
MENU CARDS AND FAVORS ONE
WOMAN'S SOURCE OF POCKET MONEY

A BRIGHT girl with an elementary
- knowledge of brush and pencil
work has discovered a new source
OF pocket money for which this
elementary skill is the only requirement.
She prepares menu cards, favors and
souvenirs for childrens parties. and reaps
quite little financial reward from the
work.
The sums gathered in are not, OF course.
sufficient to live on. but they help out
with ones clothes. charities, theatre
tickets and social expenses in general.
Two pretty original designs for chill
dren's menu cards are printed to-day for
the sake of other anna teurs who may
think Of taking up the work.
Neither is elaborate. and both could be
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-24

a MONG the cheapest well as the prettiest table
~ linens just odd and effective centres
and doylies imported from Japan, copied from
pieces imported thence.
These simple Jap designs have become popular,
Ing to the that stamped patterns necessary
materials for them sale wherever much traffic
in fancy goods is carried
They are extremely durable in addition to their pic
turesqueness
In some the background is blue and the design white;
in others the white field has pattern Long
fat diagonal stitches the japanese
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-24

for the purpose. Oon'tsee how I could have
done anything so stupid, but the fact remains
that the five dollars is gone, and that I've one
cent in my purse, and they say figures never lie,
SIS
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-24

embroideries Several coors employed some Of the
ambitious designs.
Two shades of Goben blue with white form the most
popular combination.
The japanese fond of the chrysanthemum de-
sign elementary form of which-the daisy-is given
here The simplicity of this
fer copy.
Other decorative schemes favored by the subjects of
the Mikado dragons and storks.
The services to which these blue and white embroid
cries be put around the modern many They
make lovely sideboard scarfs and in addition
to their usefulness table linen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-25

DIES ON
BOARD SHIP

New York. Nov. 25-Jimmy Michaels.
the professional bicycle rider and three
years ago champion middle distance rider,
j. dead aboard the French liner La
savoie. due at her pier in the North river
tonight
The news OF Michaels' death was re-
ceived by p r. Powers. the six-day
bicycle race promoter. by wireless tele-
graph today. At the office OF Mr..
Powers IL was said that Michaels left the
other side in good health. as far az is
known
Michaels was matched 10 race Bobby
Walthour for the Worlds middle distance
paced championship in a lS-mile bicycle
race at Madison Square garden on Dec. 3.
No particulars were given In the dispatch
sent from the steamer.
Friends here believe Michaels' death was
due 10 hemorrhages, the result Of A recent
operation which was performed in Paris
10 remove a clot Of blood from his brain.
Michaels was born i'm Aberaman.
Wales. q years ago, and was known as
"the Welshrarebit" In bicycle contests In
this country and abroad he competed with
the best riders in the world
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-25
SURVIVORS SAVED LITTLE
But THEIR LIVES, he SAYS

Boston. Nov. 25.-The American con
sul DR. Norton Of Harpoot. eastern Tur-
key. after making an extended tour Of
the Sasoun district. near Moush. IN q
report TO the American board OF com
missioners for foreign missions concern
ing the conditions he found there. said;
THE survivors of the recent nassa ere
number nearly 10000. They saved little
but their lives. Nearly every house IN
the region was completely plundered and
then burned. Most of all their fiocks and
herds. practically their only source OF
food and -aiment. as we'll as income
were completely swept away.
The unfortunate people after receiving
for short time an allowance from the
government OF one cent per capita, and
Ter diem. for subsistence. now are with
out food. as winter approaches them
The diseases usually following upon
fright, exposure. exhaustion and insult
ficient food. are rapidly becoming epi-
demic especially among the children.
Unless aid is rendered promptly few
may be left 10 receive IT, The only
persons within a short distance OF the
easoun region competent TO direct any
measure OF prompt relief are w. ]
Heathcote. ESQ. n r MS vice consul
at Ritlz and Rev NJ Cole of the same
city. missionary of the American Board
OF Missions Both are familiar with ex-
isting conditions and WITH the facilities
for meeting the exigency."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-25
FIVE HORSES UNDER HAMMER
AT THE OLD GLORY SALE

New York. Nov. Zs.-After the record
breaking sales yesterday the old Glory
horse sale continued for its fifth day to-
day with a lot OF noted horses 10 be sold.
Among the horses TO be sold today is
Brown Heels 2.09A. owned by J. l.. NAL
lett Of Albany Several Wall street bank
ers will sell some OF their best stock to-
day. A A. Housman offered several
hoses. the best known OF which Is Prince
Of Light, n 3-year-od colt A. G. Fiske
offered Tommy Wilton. 2:l2A, and John
w. Patterson 212s4. w. G.. Floyd has Of
fered Birdna, a PAGER with n record OF
2:0si4. and Dark Secret, a trotter with a
record of 2:13
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-25
MASSACHUSETTS TEACHERS
ASSOCIATION IN SESSION

Boston. Nov IS The eOth annual meet
inE Of the Massachusetts, Teachers ssso-
citation. which was opened here today for
two days session. brought together not
only well known state educators. but also
many well known I'm the educational
movement outside ~ New England
wide field OF topics was TO be dis
cussed during the convention giving 20
the proceedings = more than local import
enrs. The general session was opened
IN Huntington hall with addresses on
physical exercise by Andrew s. Draper
IL, D. superintendent Of public instruc-
ton IN New York. and Mary r. woolley
% Mount Holyoke college. For the after
noon Ave sectional meetings were planned
IN various halls The Massachueet,s
Counsel OF Education was To hold a ses-
sion with the speakers, including Presl-
dent Charles w. Eliot % Harvard unIver-
sity snd George n Martin, the secretary
% the Massachusetts Board OF Education
Other meetings were those on primary
schools. physical training. grammar
schools and secondary schools
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-25
CLAIM He FAILED TO TURN
OVER PROCEEDS OF NOTE

trial waived suit OF NJ. Firsichbaum a.
Son OF New York against Joseph Beaver
OF Pawtucket. Damages are laid at $1,000.
on January sth. 1904, the plaintiffs claim
the defendant entered into an oral agree
ment with them whereby II was stipula-
ted that a promissory note for $500 pay
able five months after date was TO he
made by VI. Rosenhirch 10 be endorsed
on the back thereof by the plaintiffs and
Arm OF PETE a alderman that all ~ the
parties whose names were on the note
were well rated commercially and money
could be raised on their credit and not
on the defendants.
u is further charged that though the
defendant got this note discounted he
never. as he promised 10 do, turned over
the proceeds 10 the plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-25
Mr.. D0RNEY TO WE'D
MISS MARGARET GLEASON

The marriage intentions ~ Thomas
Joseph Dorney, the well known local
politician and attorney. and Margaret
Ellen Gleason OF 223 Pearl street. this city,
were filed at the city hall late wednes-
day. just before the office closed.
The couple announced their intention Of
being married at the cathedral. but FIR.
Malone. who Is officis ting as pastor IN
the absence OF Fr. Lowney. stated this
afternoon that the ceremony had not been
performed then, up 10 o clock today.
Mr. Dorney was busy with his duties on
the state returning board today up 10
o'clock. but announced To his associates
then that he would not be able 10 be
with them this afternoon, owing to a very
important engagement
The records show that IL will be Mr.
Dorney's second marriage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-25
NEW CORPORATIONS

Charles r. Sherman, Frank A. Sherman
and Martha A. Sherman have filed arti-
cles OF association with Secretary Of State
Bennett as ". A sherman's Sons com
pany. The concern Will deal in lum-
Der lime. cement, brick and all kinds of
building materials. and has a capital Of
S75 600 Herbert G. Clemence William n.
Hall. Anna l. Clemence and Angie l..
Hall have filed articles OF association AZ
American Shoe Lace company for the
purpose ~ engaging In the business ot
manufacturing and selling shoe and corset
laclng braids. etc. and dealing in real
estate, yarns and merchandise. The capt
tai stock is $4,000
Charles v Patter. Josiah A King and
Henry J. Bailey have nled article. of
association az Clean River mills The
capital stock " Si0ocod
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-25
MYSTERIOUS WOMAN
WILL Be 4 WITNESS.
Continued from page One.

From her cell in the Tombs prison Miss
Patterson today distributed among the
other prisoners a quantity Of good things
left from yesterdays celebration. Ice
cream and other delicacies were sent 10
the boys confined in the prison, and a
haunCh OF venison was sent TO the cell
OF woman prisoner who is III.
OFFERS OF MARRIAGE.
Miss Patterson's father. who called at
the Tombs during the forenoon, said that
his daughters mail every day contains
several offers OF marriage
These" he said. are mostly from
farmers, who have read of the case in the
paper. and with the morbid interest which
is SO common think that she is the affin-
ity chosen for them"
He then produced letter from man
whom he said was employed by the
board OF health In Washington.
This letter affects me more than you
can believe" he said This man and my
self have been enemies for years and
have never spoken, but writes me now
that my daughter and myself are in
trouble he wishes to forget the past. let
bygones be bygones. and offers 10 help
me In any way in his power"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-25
MUNICIPAL COURT.

The Municipal court convened in reRu-
lar session today. The following matters
were adjusted before Judge Sphinx:
Administrator petition for power 60
sell real estate OF the late Francis ".
Perry was granted the court authorizing
the private sale of the property for not
less than $4,000 and $4,000 surety.
Petitions administrators over the
estates of william G. Austin and Mary VI.
Tinkham were granted
An inventory OF the estate ot Margaret
Brennan was presented and accepted b.
the court Also a guardians petition 70
use funds of ward. the ward being heir
Of Margaret Brennan. was granted
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-25
FINANCIAL
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall Street. Nov. 25.--The local stock
market opened active and higher today
in response TO the advance Of Americans
in London and the distribution OF large
buying orders here. The United States
Steel stocks were the feature. 5000 shares
Of the common changing hands at from
2sis TO 2sA and 1000 OF the preferred
up from 81 to 9lA. compared with their
respective closings on Wednesday at 21A
and 90.
Other gains in important stocks were
limited to moderate fractions, with Anal
gamated Copper. Atchison. Canadian Pa
cifc. Pennsylvania and Reading figuring
prominently. Ilionois Central moved up
ia and General Election g. Union Pa @
cihc, however showed some heaviness
and fell off 81,
Room traders fed the market literally
with stocks and soon caused a substantial
reaction United States Steel common
lost It's advance and the preferred all but
a quarter, while Amalgamated Copper and
Sugar sold points below Wednesday 3
final Large inroads were made on the
prices OF other specialties. Standard
railway stocks became heavy in sympathy
and were also affected by the persistent
pressure against Union Pacific. which sold
down a point to 1l4&. At the low point
most of the representative stocks were
ruling under Wednesdays closing, but
were Improving somewhat az IL a. m,
when Sugar and Amalgamated Copper
rallied over n point each
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-25
MERCHANT
Marine
INQUIRY

Washington, Nov. 25.--The merchant
marine commission, composed OF Ave
Representatives Of each house OF con-
gress. resumed its sessions today. Sem
ator Gallinger. the chairman. announced
that the hearings were about concluded.
but that the commission had thought
proper at this time to invite naval and
postoffice department officials TO. be pres
ent today the former 10 submit their
opinion on the desirabilty Of a mer-
chant marine as auxiliary 10 the navy
and the latter to speak Of the benefits TO
accure TO the postal service as result
OF an improved merchant marine.
Representative Parker OF New Jersey
spoke briefly. contending that in order
to get Americans to go to sea, better
wages must be offereed and that there
should be a graded service with promo
tion He favored following the British
reserve act. avoiding its mistakes.
Secretary Morton followed. His view Of
the relation Of the government TO the
merchant marine in the foreign trade was
that II was simply question OF competi-
ton He said that in order 10 build up a
large American shipping interest In this
country it will be necessary TO meet the
competition OF other nations.
II will be further necessary he declared.
10 in some way recognize the mail con-
tracts, the subsidies. the bonuses and the
premiums of Germany. England and other
countries. The American owner OF sea g
going craft and the American sailor, he
said, must he given equality in all re-
spects. II they are not TO be handicapped
by foreign competition. IL was his idea
that all ships built in this country should
be constructed in accordance with plans
approved by the navy department so that
i'm case of war. the department could
make good and efficient use OF them. He
added that he was not sure but that the
seamen also should have naval training.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-25
CAUGHT BY AN ELEVATOR;
HIS RIGHT HIP CRUSHED

John OHallaran. 81 years old residing
at $50 West Exchange street, attempted
to run an elevator lift from the first TO
the second floor OF the Carpenter Foundry
companys plant, at $50 o'clock this morn
ing.
He reached across the well. pulled the
starting rope. and as the car reached
him endeavored to trip a safety catch
with his foot
He was not quick enough. and before
he could get out Of the well, was caught
between the top of the car and a beam.
FITS right rntgh WIS badfy bruised but
no bones were broken.
O'Hallarsn was sent to the Rhode ISL
and hospital.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-25
HE WANTS
VERDICT
SET ASIDE

Chief Justice Tilinghast and Justices
Douglas and Dubois today heard the de-
fendants petition for new trial In the
case Of Calvin u. Miller against Joseph
Mccormick. Mr. Miller was a driver for
Mccormick .end was thrown from the
wagon in his charge. he claims. because
the seat was defective early in 1903.
on Feb %, 1904 Mr.. Miller began suit
and the case was answered by Walter h.
Vincent Esq. attorney for the Travellers
Insurance company, in which company
Mr.. Mccormick was insured. The case
was assigned for trial for the fifth day
OF October last, but in the meanwhile Mr..
Vincent withdrew his appearance, the
Travellers Insurance company refusing 10
defend the case because Mr. Mccormick
had not given notice for over a year after
the accident 10 the company. The policy
bound MIR. Mccormick 10 give immediate
notice
Mr.. Vincent sent notice TO Mr.. Nc
Cormick that he had best get a lawyer
at once. Mr. Mccormick did not pay
any attention 10 Mr.. Vincents note, nor
10 the writ and declaration returned by
MIR. Vincent today after the notice OF
withdrawal
Judgment was rendered In favor OF the
plaintiff. and damages were assessed
against the defendant in Judge Johnson's 8
court for $500. Mr.. Mccormick IN an
affidavit says he did not know the case
was assigned for trial until he saw the
default and assessment OF damages re-
ported in the newspapers. Then he hired
a lawyer and petitioned for a trial and a
stay OF execution
There were a number of affidavits sub
mitted by William c. Bliss in behalf of
the defendant. Mr.. Mccormick. in addi-
ton 10 the statements already referred 70.
I'm his affidavit says that he has a good
defence TO the action brought by Mr.
Miller
This defence consists I'm the fact that
the low gear from which plaintiff was
thrown was I'm good repair having been
used before and after the accident show
ing no need OF repair: that the accident
was entirely caused by the negligence OF
the plaintiff in driving the low gear while
the same was heavily loaded with stone
against a telegraph pole. Instead Of the
fall OF Miller being due 10 the breaking of
the seat Mccormick says II was due TO
the shock caused by the horses coming
10 a sudden stop when the telegraph pole
was struck
Frank s. Arnold, counsel for plaintiff,
argued that the defendant failed 10 show
any such misfortune. accident or mis-
takes as would give the defendant a
right 10 new trial under the statutes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-25

OF THE CAR
ARE MANY

81. Petersburg, Nov 25 According to
the best information obtainable, the
zemstvo memorial is still under con-
sideration at Tsarskoe-Selo Emperor
Nicholas is said 10 be under no illusions
regarding the gravity Of his decision and
Is giving the memorial the most careful
and most earnest consideration.
BY some ne is represented as greatly
concerned and grieved over the situation.
both at home and abroad. 20 be weary
OF the war and unrest in the interior.
ready 10 welcome any honorable means
10 bring the war 10 a conclusion and
anxious 10 remove the causes for dis
content and secure tranquility at home.
Tho influences surrounding him. how
ever. are said 10 be almost entirely hostile
TO tranquility. The statement made In
these dispatches several days ago that
the Fevolu tionists- had announced a-a-trnce.
pending the decision OF the government
on the convocation Of an elective ma
tional assembly 10 pass on the Zemstvo
memorial, is confirmed from several
quarters, and fear IL expressed that II
the whole Zemstvo program Is rejected
there may be a revival OF the old terror
istic duel
The emperor is said 10 have been ac-
auainted with Interior Minister Sviato-
polk -Mirskys irrevocable decision not TO
remain in the ministry II the policy Of
liberalism on which he went into office
is a abandoned.
The reactionists and bureaucrats pro-
fess 10 see no danger in the persent sit
uation, declaring their belief that the
agitation provoked by the zemstvos will
soon sink out OF sight and affairs resume
their normal way. II concessions are
made they will he slight and will mean
little.
Prince Sviatopolk Mirsky himself al
though for different reasons. Is repre-
sented as also opposed TO the radical de-
parture OF liberal regime. According
10 his opinion II must come gradually and
without shock. In this respect his opin-
ion is shared by many Liberals. who be-
lieve that concession in the right drec-
tion must inevitably lead To a full real.
liza tion OF their hopes
Others believe that the real Crisis will
be postponed until the end Of the war.