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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-15
Killing Music-Teaching in New York.
tIntaryieyy ith a Music Taophar


Two or three years ago some evil genius
in New \ ork found himself with lot of
empty studios on his hands A wicked
rooms magnifcently No expense was
spared. Carpets, upholstery. hangings,
and artistic decorations, all were of the
grandest description. Then in a moment
of inspiration he advertised for short-time
tenants, people. you know, who would
hire the rooms by the hour. Among his
applicants were two or three third rate
musicians They advertised widely, sent
out thousands of circulars inviting ladies
to visit their artistic studios, for so they
had the assurance to call these places.
The bait took Women like novelties.
They came, they saw, they were con-
quered. They sent their daughters to
these new masters Men with such per-
feet taste in decorating rooms must be full
of art souls, of course. Consequently the
spectators began to thrive. They didn't
know much music, but they knew human
nature, and that was better. If they
couldn't play they could tlutter, and fiat.
ter they did. Pupils began to pour in
upon them and as the rents of the fur
nished rooms rose so did the tenants re-
Ceipts. The business Of course, increased
when others realized the success of the
scheme.
Now, | could tell you of dozen studios
in this city. Each has on an average four
or five tenants who divide the day and
evening up between them. Zach has the
room for say two hours and pays from
81 to SO an hour. He charges S5 for a
three-quarters of an hours lesson, and
there you see, his profit comes in. The
thing has killed decor music teaching in
New York. How do know that2 Well,
| ought to be an authority. I've paid
enough for my knowledge It's cost me
tour-ntths of my pupils and nine-tenths
of nv income, THAT'S all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-15


The aduleration of food has been prac
ticed to such an extent that purchasers no
longer expect to get pure article even
when paying the highest prices. 1t i,
generally believed that two-thirds of the
milk sold in all our great cities is deprived
of half its cream; it is known that but.
ter is made from beef fat and cotton. seed
OIL; maple syrups have lately been made
from most anything of a sweet nature,
and now it is stated that most of the
honey we eat is manufactured, and that
much of it has not e en- a drop of genuine
honey about it, This alleged honey was
first sold in this city some five or six wears
ago. Its sale at first was scant, but for
the past two years it has become very pop
ular. and it is claimed that there is now
but little else to be found in the market
some of it is sold rs manufactured honey,
though great deal of it is dealt out to
unsuspecting purchasers as the natural
product of the honey bee
The spurious kind is usually put up in
little square boxes which sell for from %
to 80 cents pound. 1t looks like honey,
and it is said that it takes IN excellent
Judge to tell that it is fraud on the bee
The comb is manufactured with such
skill that few can tell it from the genuine
article. 1t is made from paraiiine or bees.
wax. and the honey is blown into it by
machinery. Another kind is put up in
glass vessels like ordinary jelly packages
the centre of which contains a piece of
honeycomb and the honey is made by
pouring about six parts of glucose around
one part of honey in the comb. Some of
it is adulterated with glucose, some with
cane sugar, and others by heating ordi.
nary sugar with an acid; but it all resem,
bles honey, and to certain extent has its
! favor and odor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-15
Corinthian Bronze.
New Orleans Times-Democrat.

TNtW VIItdIIN ITTIItA -UtIlutTaI.I
There is legend that when Mummius
the Roman consul, destroyed Cornth by
fire, all the statues of divers metals melted
and mixed together. from this accidental
intermingling resulted the Corinthian
bronze, the most famed in history. While
this legend has probably no greater claim
upon fact than that of the Chinaman and
his roast pig made familiar to us by
Lambs irresistible trick of tale telling
still, as legend it is picturesque and
catches one fancy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-15
sTAGE-SlNolNo BY PROXY.
A Common Trick of Actresses How Per-
formedA Disaster.

formedA Disaster.
t"Uncle Bill" in Chicago Herald
Among the things that can be had for
10 cents in this city now Is East Lynne,
with the dual role of Isabel and Madame
' inc acted with remarkable strength of
lungs by an actress whose account indi.
Gates that she has not long been out Of
England, and certainly her fame has not
yet arrived in this country; but she is
worth the admission dime-yca, even the
extra coin demanded for box seat She
is sonorous in her pathos. CULTURAL in her
grief, and vociierUus in her passion, but
she can t sing when other lips and other
hearts, without which song East
Lynne" would be re ,ectcd even by a
museum audience 1t has been a common
trick of actresses in this part to sit close
to a wing, with the back turned to the
audience, and let some other woman Just
out of sight do the warbling. That was
the device Of Matilda Heron and she has
been initiated in that respect by such nota-
Bile lsabels as Mrs. bowers and Clara
Morris.
But the actress of whom speak will
descend to no such ialsity of art 1t may
be true that she cannot sing note, but
the audience shall not know it-at least
only when there IL such Il mishap as &C.
Cured ut the matinee recently. She
bravely faced the audience when the time
came TO sing, opened her mouth expires
sively, and the familiar melody concern
ing other Ii s and other hearts" was
heard 1t was only because my scat was
in a box close to that side of the stage that
| detected The bold feat. She was mouth.
ing the song without uttcring a
note. a singer was concealed at
her side by the scenery, while she
opened, shut and contorted her lips in
harmony with the voice. / admired her
audaclty and skill. 1t was worthy OF
irving. who performs somewhat similar
deception in "Lugene Aram, where he
seems 10 play on the spinct at which he
sits. He goes through the requisite mo
tons, and scarcely II nearer doubts that
he produces the music His assumption
of gra eful command over the old fash
Toned instrument is perfect Back to back
with the spinet. but hidden by thickness
of painted canvas, stands a piano, on
which the sounds are produced, while
Irving gesticulates and poses in unison.
But the unseen aid proved disastrou;
this time The first verse had been touch
ingly rendered The supposed vocalist
was 50 soulful so intense, so dcmonstra
tive that deep impression was manifested
in the audience. Tears were lowing anC
handkerchicts were out. The applause
was loud and long. The actress bowed
low in acknowledgment Then sh,
Strengthened up for the second verse. The
orchestra leader started the accompani
ment. She sprung her mouth open to it,
widest limit and set it going in conformity
with the words which ought to have com,
from the singer, but not sound wa
heard until the roar of laughter which tn,
| audience emitted
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-15
Russian Railway Tickets.

Every railway ticket in Russia has two
sums upon it, If the price of the ticket
were IL rubles, it would show IL and 3,
and the price of the ticket would be Is
rubles; the explanation of which is that
the rubes is a special tax by the govern
ment upon the railway travellers to pay the
expenses of the last Turkish war
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-15

Roller skates were invented by that very
ingenious man, Gabriel Ravel of the
Rayel Pantomimists, and "The Skaters of
wilma, performed at Niblo's Garden over
forty years ago. A smart Yankee by the
name of Plympton caught on the idea
and somehow not many years ago got out
patents here and in England for them and
realized fortune AS far as | can see
and remember there is not the slightest
alteration from Gabriels original skate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-15
Sew-Faileu Snow.
IDrmorest's Monthly.

From snow just fallen Floegel has OBJ
tanned living infusoria and algp, bacili
aud micrococci, mites, diatoms, and great
numbers Of spores of fungi, also tibers of
wood. mouse-hairs, pieces of butterfly
wings, skin OF larvae of insects, cotton
tibers, pieces of grass, epidermis pollen
grains, rye and potato Hour, grains OF
quartz, minute pieces of roofing tiles and
bits of iron and coal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-15
A Lesson for Newspaper strategists.
,s., II ,-,;,,

We cannot all be expected to emulate
the sobrety of that Partisan bootmaker, a
hero of a fable-l am afraid-who, on
being asked his opinion of the respective
merits of 1urenne and the Grand Condo
ON the stricken field. replied Il made
the boots of both gentlemen. As far as
boots go there is not pin TO choose be-
tween them beyond that | cannot 60 for
it lies outside my profession.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-15
What sydney smith Didn't Like.

There is one matter connected with the
Americans which he resented deeply and
which he never forgave, and that was the
habit of eXpectoration. Concerning this
disagreeabe subject, it may be enough to
quote his own words: mo English gen
teman has spat upon the floor since the
Heptarchy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-15

Conversation fills all the gaps, supplies
all deficiencies. What good trait is that
recorded of Nine de Maintenon. that dur.
ing dinner the servant slipped to her side
Please madame, one anecdotc more, for
there is no roast to-day
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-15

After riot which arose out of religious
disputes at " innetah, on the west coast
of Africa, it was found that three natives
had been killed and cut to pieces, their
remains being prepared for cooking in a
gigantic pie
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-15

Oval Kosmos; Farming
ought TO Ike IA truly
Octoring or preaching.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-05-15

To grow old is quite natural; being
natural. it is beautiful; and if we grumble
at 1t we miss the lesson and lose all the
baartv
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

T. J. Bryan & Co. yesterday clos ed
a contract with Charles Strevell for
the erection OF his new residence Gu
Palmer street near the school house.
This will be one of the handsomest
residences in the city and the build
ing Of it will give Messrs. Bryan &
Co. a chance TO show what they can
do In the way Of ornate architecture.
The plans call for handsome, story
and half cottage, with rooted
porches, long sloping roof, broken
gables, oriel windows, and all the
ornamental vagaries introduced with
the revival Of the Queen Anne style OF
architecture. II will undoubtedly be
the signal for departure from the
very rigid style of residences that
have been so generally INDUCED in by
our citizens.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12
MIRA Promosious

Telegraphic information has been
received at department headquarters,
at Fort Smelling that the president
had decided to name Col. John Gibbou
Of the 18th Infantry as brigadiel
general. vice Genl. Augur retired.
This promotes Capt. ovenshine Of the
5th, to Major Of the 23rd. Lieut.
Romeyn to the captanicy Of @ icom.
pany, 5th, and Lieut.. Particle to the
fret leuitenancy Of A company Of the
5th. Captain Page Of the Bird Is now
the ranking captain Of infantry with
Capt L. Butler Of the 9th, second
on the list.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12
Death Of an Old Timer.

Died. At his residence In this city
on Saturday morning, July 18th,
1885, Peter NJ. Eckford, Of general de-
bility. The remains will be taken
east for interment. 'll.
Pete Eckford, whose death is an.
nounced above was one Of the best
known Of are old time Montanians.
He had spent about twenty years in
the territory, and during the past ten
years he has been at Benton with j.
@. Baker q Co., and Tom Powers,
then he went TO Helena where he was
with Traves. Next We hear Of him al
Sun river where he had much success
hunting and trapping. He went
from there 10 the Crow agency where
he ran the brick yard under Gent
Clap. Shortly afterwards be came
here aud established himself In the
fruit and provision business in which
he continued until he was burned out
by the fire this spring. He has many
friends here In the territory. and In
st. Paul aud vicinity. Mrs. Eek ford's
brother-in-law Mr.. J. CO. German,
Of 81. Paul, left that city last night on
his way here. He will give attention
10 Mr.. Eckford's matters her, and
with the family will accompany the
remains 10 st. Paul early In the week.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

Sheriff Savage has ordered seventy
five balls and chains SO that he may
have an abundant supply in case Of an
influx of Migrants and hard charac-
tiers. The ball and chain deal is a
heavy one to administer. but 1t seems
to be the best way to handle those
that will not work. There are few of
that stamp that are willing to be seen
upon the streets with the irons on,
aud consequently some Of them will
give the town a wide berth.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

j. Nj. Sharp, an old time resident OF
the Tongue river valley, where he
had extensive sheep and cattle inter.
ests, returned to the city on Friday
morning after an absence Of nearly
nine months, which he has put in to
good advantage in various parts of the
Union catching up with the four
years that he spent on the frontier.
After period Of leisure spent on the
Atlantic seaboard, at New Orleans
and in Minnesota. he turns his face
westward anxious to again become
actively interested in the live stock
industry Of eastern Montana. He
finds Miles City vastly improved and
recognizes in it the future great" Of
the Yellowstone valley.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12
They Fooled George.

At the Ranchman's hotel on Friday
night a stranger complained Of having
an over abundance OF money and
handed 500 to George Rhode, the
proprietor, to keep for him. On Sat
urday morning George was accosted
by a man who said-well, George,
guess I'll take my money-the money
/ handed you last night. SO George
took 500 from his treasury and
handed it to the fellow, who departed.
Later in the day another man, the
one who really handed the money to
Rhode, came down stairs, said be had
just got up aud was ready to take his
money. Rhode was astonished but
on indisputable evidence of the mans
identity he couused out a second hun
bred and handed II over. He now de-
clines to act as national bank or de-
pository for any body and he begins to
have faint idea that he was the vic
tim of a gang that works in collision
on swindling deal.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

In a house next door to that of
Chas. Douglass ON Seventh street a
fire was discovered yesterday morn
ing by Messrs. Ullman, Savage and
Carroll. They rushed in, removed a
burning bed and put the fire out be-
fore it had done much damage. In
the absence of the occupant of the
building no defidite conclusion could
be arrived at regarding the origin OF
the fire although Engineer Ullman
thinks it may have been caused by
spontaneous combustion.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

The JOURNAL Acknowledges the re-
ceipt Of the premium list Of the six
teenth annual exhibition Of the Mon
tana Agricultural, Min eral and Me-
chanical association. The exhibition
will be held at Helena on August oath
to 10Th inclusive. The premiums this
year are liberal and doubtless some
rafting good horses will be entered
Those who contemplate entering
horses or stock or desire information
about the fair should address Franco;
Pope, secretary, Helena.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

The first National bank Is under
going course Of interior decoration
from which it will shortly emerge
with rich and tasteful ensemble,
that IL will make 1t positive pleasure
to do business there. Under the benign
and softening influences Of such sur
roundings discounts should be easily
obtained and overdrafts permitted
without a previous interview with
the cashier.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12
Choice veal outlets at Brill & osgood's.

Brill & Osgood are putting up a
very excellent article of canned corn
ed beef which has been sampled by
the JOURNAL and which we do not
hesitate to pronounce infinitely SUI
perior to the article of merchandise
that masquerades under the title OF
corned beef and emanates from the
packing houses of Kansas City and
Chicago. Try the home product and
you will not want any other.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

Red Polled or Suffolk cattle are a
beautiful race, renowned for their
milking qualities and the excellence
of their beef. Their beef and butter
have commanded the highest prices
In the English markets for the last
one hundred and fifty years. In
these respects they are the peers Of the
Polled Angus or Galloways; and some
say, they sprang from the same orig
inal stock.-Ex.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

Az Ben Heiserman intends 10 leave
here soon on his way to the Big Horn
country with his thoroughbred and
high grade Short Horn, Hereford and
Polled Angus bulls and mich cows,
we would advise those who want fine
stock TO see him before he leaves as
this will be the last chance for buyers
this season. This is the last lot that
will be In. The stock Is fine and well
worth seeing,
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

Billy Miner or Tar Flat the well
known cowboy who has been under
the weather during the spring aud
summer started this morning for the
home ranch, where he was born, In
California. The boys raised a sub.
scriptiou of $3.50 for Billy yesterday
afternoon and he desires to thank
everyone for the kindness he has met
with here.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

companies number about rs men each.
and are well up in manuel and man
overs. They were mustered into the
Territorial militia under lew passed
at the last session of the Legislature
appropriating $500 per year to the ex-
penses Of each company and constitute
ing them regular militia under the
orders of the Goyernor.-Herald.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12
Choice groceries at bottom figures
LEIGHTON, JORDAN a. Co.

Az other counties are priding them
selves on their wool shipments, IL may
mot be out Of place TO say that Custer
County has thus far shipped 100000
pounds with lots more 10 come In, and
the bulk Of this has been marketed at
Miles City.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

The experimental lot Of canned beef
recently put up by Brill q osgood at
their refrlgerating houses and cannery
In this city numbered 1884 cans. or
s,2es younds. The experiment was a
complete success, and the beef, now
on the market, Is splendid.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12
LOCAL NOTICES.
Mann. for Bu.lns.. Mon.

Keep your firm name aud business
before the public.
Your sign in the morning paper il
fresher than the sign over your door.
Push your business or IL will push you.
Don't be the great unknown" in
business.
Competition is the life of trade.
There is no competition without a
genererous patronage of the daily
paper.
Advertising Is commercial science
rs indispensable to real business as is
bookkeeping.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

The picnic grounds at Bender &
Moerder's Excelsior brewery are well
worth visiting and a large number
will no doubt take in the scene OF
beauty and of recreation that is to he
had there. Music for the dancers. 4
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

IL Is rumored that one of the Lose
kamps, ofBillings, contemplates open
Ing a large, first class boot and shoe
store In this city. Come on, there is
good opening In your line of business.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

The officers who have been missing
for a few days past returned this
morning. They got water haul.
The birds had flown and the officers
returned without company.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

steady Improvement In real estate
has been noticeable this season and
prices have been well maintained
throughout. Two lots on Palmer
street were reported sold yesterday by
VIM. Courtenay at $3.50 and other
trades are under way.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

Those Of the Governors staff
Adjutant A. ]. Fisk, and ordnance
and mastering officers wilkins and
Kessler-present at the militia drill at
Butte on the Fourth, speak In high
terms Of the efficiency and diclpllne Of
the Union and Emmett Guards. The
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

Louis Payette found that his build
ing on Park street was four inches on
the new theatre lot after the lines had
been run A force of workmen moved
IL over the required distance and now
IL will not have TO be disturbed In the
future. ~. -
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

James Hsmpson, who has been suf-
fering from broken leg, was able to
take ride around the city yesterday
afternoon.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

A fine lot Of mares has just arrived
at McGurk & Cooks. also some fancy
saddle animals. They have now the
largest team Of mules that has been
seen here this season.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12
Iowa stock.

I have now on the range near Miles
City ....l
Two carloads 2-year-old heifers and
Three carloads yearling heifers and
steers which l offer for sale at reason
able figures. I'll. GREEN.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

Second Lieutenant +. X. Gilman,
son Of Major Gilman, Of the subsist-
ence department, has arrived at Fort
Keogh and Is with company Z Of the
Fifth infantry.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

The race between McGurk's Bay
Billy and Williams mare Little Belle
was won by Bay Billy. Another race
between the same horses Is on the list
for to-day.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

Another new house was started yes
terday on the bank Of Tongue river
near Main street. We get one or more
new houses every day.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

Mr.. Hoyt, Of the Madison, was
thrown from his horse yesterday on
his way to the races and got his horse
racing knocked out for awhile. He
soon recovered.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

Last night the usual balloon ascen-
sion did not take place aud upon In
quIry II was found that the supply
was used up. A movement Is now on
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

Girl wanted to do general house
work, wages 81 per week. Apply at
house, Bridge street near Sixth.
+, NJ, SCHWARTZ.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

Mr.. Freese, of the hardware firm Of
Tully & Freese, has left for Billings
where he will remain a few days.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

The twenty-four cars of cattle that
arrived from the west yesterday after.
noon were for It. Il. Geddes.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

foot among the boys to chip in about
two bits each and have Lutte Dear
send east for new supply.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

Finest laundry work In the city,
"0ld Reliable removed TO new place
Main street next TO Huffman's.
HOMO LIKE.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

Second Lieutenant c. A. Churchill,
company G, Filth infantry, arrived at
Fort Keogh yesterday.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

Charles G. Weir, OF Cheyenne, well
known among stock growers, is one
of our visitors.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

Secure your tickets for the Martha
Washington Tea, before they are all
sold.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

The italian band serenaded Ireland
at the Maverick last night.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

John Martin is here from Liv'
ingston.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

Ihave several neat dwelling houses
for sale at from $500 to $1,000. also a
few cheap residence lots at SIS to sS5
each. WILLIAM CoURTENAY. .
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1885-07-12

Ifyou wish the best 8, 10 and IL
year old WHISTLES call ON Professor
Bach at his new brick building where
he keeps the best goods In the city.