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Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-06-06

The Lehigh Valley railroad officials
who visited the smelter and Great Falls
yesterday were enthusiastic in praise Of
the progress which they observed. Mr..
Sayre, who holds high rank in the rail
road world, was astonished at the rapid
growth of this city, and evinced lively
interest in all matters concerning the
copper industry. Messrs. Hartshorn and
Anderson were also greatly gratified with
their visit to the smelter, where Messrs.
Child and Eilers received them courte-
ously. 1t must have been gratifying to
Mr.. Marvel and Mr.. Miller to be able
to show the visitors branch of the
Manitoba, which in good management
and construction compares favorablY with
any other division of the great system.
Mr.. Davis Of the Northern Pacific en-
tered heartily into the spirit Of the occa-
sion, and felt vindicated when Mr.. Gibson
and Colonel Shelby confirmed the appa-
rent yarns regarding northwestern pro
gress which he had narrated to the Penn
sylvanians. When asked if he would
show them anything better than the Giant
spring he said 81 will show them some
thing hotter, but nothing grander." As
the Lehigh company handles annually
100000 tons of anthracite coal and is
about to build an immense dock near the
Manitoba terminus at West Superior, it is |
gratifying that the party were able to see
for themselves what is doing at this end
of the road.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-06-06

Charles Gibson, who is large sheen
owner, and good authority, says that the
increase OF lambs this year will be the
greatest known, judging from reports so
1ar' lie also predicts large wool elm
OF good quality. In view of the "froa
WOOL scheme it might now be said Of
the wool-growers that the "Lord temners
the wind for the shorn lamb
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-06-06
THE UNITED STATES SENATE.

Montana is deeply concerned in the
political complexion of the United States
senate. So long as the strength of each
party is nearly alike so long will senators
be found who will resist any change
which will give the other control The
main hope of the territories lies in the
prospect that combination may be form
ed which would add to the senate an equal
number from each party. Then senators
who would be ashamed to avow that
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-06-06

Thurman, who is said to be the presi-
dents choice for vice presidential nomi.
nee' would be strong candidate. His
nomination would 1mpart liveliness to
the campaign in Ohio and it is supposed
would render that state doubtful, The
eS senator would receive the full demo-
cratic vote in Indiana, which is perhans
more than Governor Gray would do
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-06-06

party expediency prevents them from do
ing Justice will see new light and will
manifest new zeal in adding to the SPLEEN
dor of the national galaxy.
At present the senate comprises thirty
nine republicans and thirty seven demo-
crrts. Mr.. Riddleberger in fact holds the
balance of power, because if he were to
go over to the democratic side, with
which he has some affiliations, the APP
parent majority of two would disappear,
and the senate would be a tie on matters
Of party strength Before the next con-
gress meets the terms Of twenty-six sena-
tors will expire. Curiously enough thir-
teen of these are republicans and. thirteen
democrats The list is as follows:
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-06-06

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REPUBLICANS. DEMOCRATS.
Bowen, Colorado. Morgan, Alabama
| Cullom, Illinois. Berry, Arkansas.
| Wilson, Iowa. salisbury, Delaware.
| Plumb, Kansas. Colquitt, Georgia.
Frye, Maine Beck Kentucky.
Hoar, MASSACHUSETTS,. Gibson, Louisiana.
| Palmer Michigan. Walthall mississippi.
| Sabin, Minnesota. Mcpherson, N. Jersey
| RandergOn, Nebraska. Ransom, N. Carolina.
Chandler N.Hmpsh'e. Butler, s; Carolina.
| Dolph, Oregon. Harris, Tennessee.
Chace, Rhode Island. Coke, Texas.
| Riddleberger, Virginia. kenna West Virginia
Although nearly one-third of the senate
will thus be renewed, the changes which
either party expect are not great Re
publicans count on eleven states as sure
to return senators of their party, while
the democrats count with certainty or
thirteen senators out of the twenty six
which retire.
Control of the senate next session there
fore depends on the senatorial elections
in Oregon, New Jersey and West Vir-
ginia. In Oregon the Legislature is now
republican, which renders it likely that
the next senator will be from that party.
In New Jersey, now represented by
Senator Mcpherson (democrat), the legls-
lature is republican, but it may undergo
considerable changes at the coming cleo
ton. In West Virginia the Legislature is
democratic and likely to remain so. 1t
may come to pass that control
will depend upon the New Jersey cleo
ton for the democrats have already cleo
ted Mr.. RiddIeberger's successor in Vlr-
3inia and thus enter the field with a gain
If one senator.
From a statehood point of view this
state of things is not encouraging, except
Is we have observed combination can
,e formed that will not disturb the rela-
i've strength of parties. Control of the
enate means control of the committees
md either party will be 10th to renounce
t. But Montana must make her claims
heard, for the people at large love justice
md fair play more than party control or
)arty deals.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-06-06
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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-26
HOW "A SONG WAS WRITTEN.
The Origin of the Ballad, "Listen
to the Mocking Bird"

Franklin Square Song Collection.
The popular ballad. Listen to the
Mocking Bird was written and first
published in 1855 by Septimus Winner,
of Philadelphia, under the nom de plume
of "Alice Hawthorne" his mothers
maiden name. 1t was suggested incl
dentally by listening to colored man,
Dick MilDurn, known as ''Whistllng
Dick" who wandered about the city
whiStling in imitation of hooking
bird, at the same time STUNNING an
accompaniment upon the guitar.
Struck by his remarkable performance
as warbler Mr.. w. said to him one
day, half in jest: ''Dick, I'll write you
song for your hooking bird" The
compass OF the negroes voice was hardly
an octave, and. as will be observed, the
melody was made very simple, so as not
tobe beyond his reach. The words,
'.I.isten to the Mocklng Bird" which
run higher, were to be spoken by him,
not sung, except where they came
within his compass. followed by the
WhiStler'S marvellous imitation OF the
bird.
The man was a very gOod-natured TEL
low, but of so little intellectual capacity
that, though he came to Mr.. Winners
music store night after night to learn
the words of the song. he was never
able to master more than one verse of
it. Such. however. was his sense of the
comic, and such his facility in impro-
yising lines 10 the music, suggesting
ridiculous fancies to attract the laugh
ing crowd, that his Knocking Bird
soon added greatly to Dicks local repu-
tation. The song was published in bal
lad form, and at once became very pop
ular, and such is its hold upon the pub
lie fancy, that. although it has been
sung and whistled and played the coun-
try over for an average lifetime, it still
retains its place as song OF national
reputation. 1t was sold by Mr.. Winner
to the firm of Lee u Walker for tri-
fling sum. The profits from its sale
have exceeded 100000, perhaps the
largest amout ever realized from any
musical composition of its class.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-26
SETTLED WITH A BULLET.
A Horse Jockey Who Would Not
Paw His Bill,


James Donaldson, alias "Speckled
Nike" follows race-horses for living.
claims to be a jockey. and is generally
regarded as sporting character. Since
the races concluded last fail he has
spent considerable time in st. Paul.
occupying room over a livery stable
OH Eighth street between Jackson and
Sibley. Generally nothing is too
''horsey" for him, bnt Christmas eve
he tired of his surroundings and
set out for tear. just how
the night was spent is not known, but
between 4 and O'Clock yesterday morn
ing he refined up at the Jockey Club
cafe on Seventh street, sadly intoX-
icated and in a fighting mood. A lunch
and drinks were ordered and disposed
of, when he refused to remunerate the
establishment. Johnnie Welch, the
bartender, informed him that he would
have to pay or get out of the place. and
moved from behind the bar to see that
his command was executed. The
speckled individual pulled bulldog
revolver and fired at him, the ball graz
ing Welch's forehead just above the
eyebrows and lodging in. the wall. In
the excitement that ensued the would
be murderer escaped and was not ap-
pretended until last night, when Ser
geant Schweitzer arrested him at the
Eighth street livery barn. AT the po-
lice station he was charged with an as
saut with intent TO kill. 1t is believed
in police circles that further inyeStiga-
tions will implicate the prisoner with
the burglary and shooting in West st.
Paul. He is said to have an unSavory
record in Chicago and several Eastern
cities
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-26
AMUSEMENT NOTES.

81 am afraid this is indicative of
hard times,' said an old theatergoer at
the Grand Yesterday afternoon, as with
sympathetic nod of his head he di-
rected attention to the light audience.
Some one suggested that it was
because the ''Bostonians" were get
ting threadbare- they had been
here so often at Christmas matt
nees opera patrons had lost interest
in them, and for that reason the audi
ence was small Not So" persisted
the other. There has never been
time in past years when Uncle Toms
Cabin" couldn't have filled a thrater III
this town at Christmas matinee" SO
agreeing To disagree as to the cause OF
the light house, the two separated.
While the audience was small. the
matinee production of ''Fatinitza" was
a highly artistic production. Jessie
Bartlett Davis, in the part of Lieut..
vladimir, scored a gre at success.
The Peoples had a full house at the
matinee performance as well as in the
evening. The Corsican Brothers"
takes well.
The evening performance at the
Grand was the bright little comedy
opera Dorothy" and it made a hit.
The scene of the opera is laid in Kent,
England, century ago. The first act
is in a hop field, introducing feS-
tival of hop-pckers and ballet.
The second act is the great hall of the
squire's mansion, and ball is in pro-
gress. The third act is in a woodland
glen. The plot is common one for
operas. Two ladies OF gentle birth
masquerade as barmaids and enSnare
the two gallantS who were originally
destined TO be their husbands, but who
had rejected the ladies without even
having seen them. 1 he music of the
but of an exceedingly pleasing quality.
There is light, airy strain running
through it, and a vein of comedy i'll the
lines which made it attractive to the
average audience. The main force of
the opera is concentrated in the second
act. which, in addition to the higher
quality of music, affords great oppor-
tunity for fine cOStuming and hand
some stage setting. The climax of
this act is worked up TO a pitch of
immense strength, and the dropping of
the curtain was followed by three ire
mendous encores, and call before the
curtain of the principals. Owing to
temporary indiSpOSitlon, Mrs. Davis had
to yield her place i'll the cast to her
sister, Miss Josephine Bartlett, who did
the part creditably. Miss Stone. Mac
donald, Hoff. Barnabee, Cowles, Mrs.
Dixon and Miss Maconda carried the
other principal parts. Miss Maconda's
solo in the last act won an enthusi-
astic encore from the audience, who
were as much pleased with her pretty
demeanor as they were with her sweet
voealiZation.
"Pygmalion and Galatea'' will be re-
peated tonight.
The programme for the Saturday matt
nee has been changed. "Pygmalion
and Galatea' will be sung in place of
dorothy" as originally billed. The
latter will be sung Saturday evening.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-26
GLORULES.

The Young Irish-American club will enter
tain their friends with a hop at society hail,
corner Tenth and ST. Peter stress, next
Monday evening.
Officer Bob Grady, who has patrolled the
union depot beat during the past year. was
Yesterday presented with silver star by the
hotel runners OF the city.
James Mcintyre, Frank Nichols and
Andrew Mains were arrested for creating
disturbance at dance in Market hall Christ
mas eve. Mains was fined $40, and the 9TH
ers So each.
Miss Adele Ausder 0he, who created such
a favorable impression at the Emma inch
concert in the Peoples theatre. has been en-
gagged for two pianoforte recitals i'll the Twin
Cities next month.
Nipponius is the name of q new social
club which has organized, with the following
officers: President, +. II. Milham: secretary,
A. q. Johnson and treasurer, G. j, Hewson.
Membership is limited to fifty couples, and
the first party will take place the 81 81 inst.
Complaint is made that clerks in railroad
offices are compelled 70 work portion of
Sunday and are deprived of the privilege of
spending that day with their families. This
Is said to be the rule. especially in the freight
departments of the various roads, except The
Manitoba.
Golden Leaf Socials have elected the fol-
lowing officers: President, A. j. Diamond:
vice PRESIDENT W. C. Doherty: secretary, j.
+. Mccormick; treasurer, James O,Gorman,
and master of ceremonlest W. ). Marshall.
The initial hop of the new society will be
given at Drake block hail. New Years eve.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-26
Points i'm Butter-Making.

Henry Stewart says, in the Rural
Home, that there are only few points
to be observed in the whole process of
butter making, but if one fails the end
fails. These points are as follows:
First-The entire absence of all
foreign and injurious matter in the
milk, from whatever causes these may
come.
Second-The observance of the exact
temperature in the various parts of the
process.
Third-The proper degrees of acidity
in the cream when it is put i'll the
churn.
Fourth-The stoppage of the churn-
ing when tn butter is in the form OF
small grains no larger than grains of
buckwheat.
Fifth-The complete freedom of the
butter from any trace, even of the but
termilk.
SiXth-The mixture of the right pro-
portion of perfectly pure salt and but
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-26
SURPRISED BY TICKERs.
Tokens of Esteem for Popular
Officials.

When Assistant Superintendent w.
III. ScobelI, of the Northern Pacific
Telegraph line, reached his Office yes
terday morning he was surprised to find
upon his table an elegant silver water
set and a gold-headed cane. Upon the
water set was the following inscription:
Presented by the operators to Ii: ii.
Scobell, Asst. Supt. Telegraph, n. p.
K. r., st. Paul, Christmas, 1888. Ac-
companying the testimonial was the
following communication:
MIR. Ii. II. Scobell, Assistant Super
intendent-DearS Sir: We. the employees
i'll st. Paul. Brainerd, Fargo, James
town, Mandan, Dickinson, Glendve.
Billings, Livingston and Helena, be-
lieving it best that our gratitude and
esteem should assume tangible form,
present these tokens, with our best
wishes for merry Christmas and happy
New Year.
st Paul, Dec. 25. 1857
The operators, determined not to do
things by halves. also remembered SUI
perintendent 0. e. Green, and he will
take life easy in handsome upholstered
Office chair, provided by the thoughtful
ness of his associates in the office.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-26
Black Barley.

Some time ago a subscriber made an
inquiry relative to'black barley" which
he said he had seen on exhibition at a
Western fair, says the Farmers Review.
At that date we had not heard of or seen
such black grain, but since have re-
ceived sample of it from subscriber
in Michigan, and one of blue Gillian
barley from j. Boumphrey IL Co., grain
dealers. Liverpool, Eng. On close com
parison they appear to identical. The
Liverpool firm reports never having
seen any black barley, and considers
the ChiIian blue barley curiosity. They
cannot state its comparative value. Both
samples are plump and bright and APP
pear quite heavy, but as to their yield
ing qualities, of course. we are not in a
position 10 Judge. Can any one furnish
additional particulars OH the subject of
''hlack barley?' Thus far we are in
clined to the opinion that the sample
from Michigan is blue CHILEAN. if that
be, as we have no doubt it is, the true
name of the grain sent from Liverpool.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-26
Why Butter Is High.

The recent sharp advance in butter is
attributed to a scarcity of cows, by
Chicago man, says the Western Rural.
He says the drough of 1887 scared farm
ers. all over the Northern states af-
tected, and they sold off their live
stock, including cows. For once
the Western markets iead the East
ern in butter prices. This is explained
by urgent orders from Louisiana. Cali
fornia, and the territories, especially
the mining regions. The stocks of but
ter in the West are comparatively
small, ard the advance in price seems
TO be legitimate. The cheese market is
firmer. at home and abroad, and prices
have an upward tendency. Altogether,
the dairyman who is prepared for it,
can make some money this winter. The
butterine man is happy, also, for ne
knows that high prices for pure butter
means an increased demand for cheap
substitutes. One of the butterine man
ufacturers told the writer, not long
since, that whenever dairy butter
climbed up to so cents, retail, he had a
brisk demand for all the butterine he
eofild supply.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-26

chored. He remarked that the ship
having arrived. duty on its cargo was
demanded by the custom house officials.
to raise which the congregation were
asked to subscribe. A collection was
taken, Mr.. johnson stating the sum re-
quired to relieve the cargo from the Gus
tom house as 500. There was buzz
of excitement among the children when
a move was made to unload the
ship, the work being undertaken
by a band of teachers, each
pupil receiving toy or book. A large
quantity of candy bags were also dis
tributed among the younger children.
Manifest pleasure was given by the
ship ben Harrison" looking prim and
smart from mizzen to topmast. The
construction OF the vessel. Pastor john
son said, had entailed considerable
labor, and was undertaken solely to add
to the happiness of pupils and their
parents, as well as interest the latter in
the work of the SUNDAY school.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-26

in that respect / think they compared
tayorably with our boys he continued.
But the majority of the common SOL
dIers in the South in time of war were
not as well educated as ours he
argued.
''Do you not think that education
MAKES men more brave?' | asked.
Il scarcely think so." he smilingly re-
piled. In fact, l am inclined to think
that the less one knows the more cour-
ageous he will be, other things being
eiual.''
As arose to go, the general said:
''Let ME relate to you little episode of
my famous march to the sea. One day
| halted, with my staff. at house on
large plantation, and asked the gray
headed old planter sitting on the piazza
for drink of water. He called to some
of his colored men, then slaves, for a
bucket of water, which was soon
brought, with gourd to drink from.
While | and my officers were drinking
from the gourd. the old planter sat and
eyed us inquisitively. He. of course,
knew that | was an officer from my
dress and staff. but did not know my
rank of Office or name.
Hearing one of my staff address me
as general he turned quickly, with
look of surprise, and said:
'''Are you general?
sssYeS, SIR
"'What is your name%
fisherman
fisherman: you Gen. Sherman
s''I suppose l am
..'How many men have you got?
ga Million
"'Now I'd like to have you answer
me one question more. Where are you
going from here?'
"'Well, now, that Is considerable to
request OF an entire stranger, and under
the circumstances
"sBut promise to keep it secret
Are you sure that you can keep the
secret, if / impart it TO you!
Certainly, certainly l will; on my
honor as gentleman
".But there is a risk. you know.
What if / should tell. and my lnten-
lions become publicly known?
II promise that will not tell your
secret to single human being. You
can trust me implicitly
".You are quite sure can trust you!
"'Most certainly l am. with the ut
most Safetv.' (Said eagerly
...Well, then, l will tell you-l am
going Just where l d-n please. Good
day.
'sThe expression of that mans face
can better be imagined than described
on his being informed of my intentions;
We'll" said he, in conclusion. IL
have had my day, and if there is any
more fighting to be done the boys Will
have to do it.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-26
FEASTING CHOkISTERS.
A New Christmas Feature by
Christ Church.

A Christmas breakfast to the Christ
church choir was given at the Clifton
hotel yesterday morning at 10 O'Clock.
to fifty-fiye boys, members of the choir.
They were conducted to the feast by
Mr.. Whitney Wall and other members
of the church, and heartily enjoyed the
elaborate spread before them. This
feature of Christmas breakfast will be
observed in the future by Christ church.
The menu comprised oranges,
bananas, apples. blue points on shell,
oyster stew, mutton chops, Dreaded,
with tomato sauce, French fried pota-
toes, brOiled pheasant, Saratoga chips,
dry toast, breakfast rolls, bread, corn
bread, coffee, tea, chocolate, milk.