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Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-05-19

The fate of the American consul at New
Britain is timely warning to umpires
He was induced by the natives to act as
arbitrator, but they finally killed him
while he was fleeing for safety. One of
our war vessels should find business
among such barbarians.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-05-19

rs unite for Grover Cleveland. There
were tremendous cheers for Governor
Hill, but the convention appears to nave
been managed entirely by his political
pnpoppntS
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-05-19

1t has been suggested by some of the
sheep owners that the "North Montana
Wool Growers Association" should be or
ganized at this city during the coming
season. There is no such organizatio
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-05-19
WOOL NOTES.

Mr.. Paris Gibson Of this city is the
father Of the wool industry Of northern
Montana. He put the first sheep on these
ranges and IN the face Of opposition and
seedlings maintained that this section was
capable Of producing the best range wool
in the world. He backed this opinion by
investing his money in and devoting his
time and energies to the wool business,
and the absolute correctness of his views
has long since been demonstrated. But
this was not the only way he aided in the
advancement of the industry. He was
the first to bring any considerable number
Of thoroughbred sheep into the territory
and was persistent in urging upon the first
Hockmasters and those that succeeded the
importance of improving their hocls so
as to produce good quality Of wool
While he hes not so many tlocks as of
yore, Mr.. Gibson is today as much inter
ested in the wool industry as ever, and
can grow eloquent in descanting upon
the merits of the North Montana product
and the possibilities Of the industry in this
section. Besides Mr.. Gibson there are
others among our citizens who are
now interested in the lamb crop. Among
these we call to mind DR.. A. G. Ladd DR..
j. H. Fairfield, 7. E. Collins, Phil Glib
son and T. E. Brady. They will aid in
making it pleasant for the wool-growers
who come here this season.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-05-19

A well known wool-grower from the
Tribune reporter he put the figures
down with his little pencil-,how over
100000 pounds Of wool would be market
ed at Great Falls this season from his sec,
ton alone. He said it was not so much IL
matter of local choice as of distance and
natural advantages and facilities Unyil
he named over the owners with the
amounts Of their prospective clips we did
not think there was half the wool in the
section named. As this Is but one Of
many sheep districts tributary to Great
Falls the reader can form his own idea of
the vast amount of wool that will be mar
keted here this season.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-09

cylinders so that most any one. engi-
neers and all. would say the engine was
short of water, unless they knew the
situation. We had case of this kind
during the evening of the test, after
One-half the engines had been taken off
the test, and we were sent for to see
an engine out OF water, when there
was over forty pounds upon the hydrant
the steamer took water from.
In justice to Mr.. Hill will say that
had he thoroughly understood the
topography of the country upon which
the st. Paul water works plant is con-
structed, think he would have hest
tated about recommending cisterns. l
know of cities where they are needed as
an auxiliary, but never in st. Paul with
Lake NadnaiS as a source of supply by
natural gravity, lying 100 to 10 feet
above the business portion of st. Paul,
and the new 16,000.000 reservoir 80
feet above the city datum, for the upper
system. And as the upper system comes
near the business portion of the city, how
infinitely better it would be to recon-
mend high service main in the bust
ness district for fire protection, from
which the fire department could attach
hose and throw solid fire streams direct
from the hydrants without any engines,
letting the engines pump from the low
service mains, as they now do. In that
case the chief of the fire department
would feel more secure, could confine
his department TO small area and
would have the advantage of a double
system. Whereas, with the cistern ar,
rangement, you are dependent still
upon the one system of pipes to supply
alike both engines and cisternS.
MOrpnUar the hiUh service aYtnnSiOO
into the business portion of your city
for fire protection alone would not cost
as much, or be in the way of street i'm
prOvements as much, as cisterns. Water
departments and fire departments
should work Jointly for the best results
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-09

had on some other clothes, about the
usual invoice, but these articles are
mentioned merely by way of Identified
ton.
'Say" he repeated, but the jeweler,
not knowing just what to say, simply
twisted his face into an Interrogation
point and remained silent.
81 paid you S. for an engagement
ring last week." said the young man.
II remember" replied the jeweler.
''You warranted it genuine, the proper
thing-goOd form and all that sort OF
thing? Lum tum, you knowW
''Yes, did, and do: it was all right;
what is the matter?"
''All right?' snorted the youth in
wrathful disgust, ''all right? 'Twasn't
worth the entry fee, that's what's the
matter; it was a low down swindle,
that's what's the reason with it. Put
it on the girl myself; no more hold
to it than a tow string. She
didn't have it three days before she
boted, with the ring on, with the dude
at the glove counter at CheeSecloth Il
Gingham's. And | want my So back or
I'll ride you couple of heats around
this Pinchbeck shop just to loosen your
joints. Six dollars; do you hear?'
The jeweler attempted to explain, but
the race was called and the rider up,
and 1T required the Intervention and
explanation of a policeman and two or
three people away up in society, to con-
vince the young man that an engage
ment ring was only calculated to hold
girl who was thoroughly broken and
had driven long, long time in single
harness
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-09

fLORlMOND > CAIClis
derS and arms, and then pretty yOung
girl stood before him. She had gone
bathing in suit that even Narragansett
Pier wouldn't have tolerated, for it con-
sisted simply of a knitted shirt and
drawers, such as her brothers wore in
the gymnasiums. Trembling with
shame. the poor captive uttered plant
i've little sObs.
"Oh, Mr.. FlorimOnd,' she duplicated.
''please don't pull" and she fled back
behind the fence
How, Miss Therese, is it you that l
have caUghtH'
Yes" she replied,
''Where-where"
''In my back-right in the small of
my back"
You will not let me see it, sup
poser
"Ohl surely not" she sObbed.
''All right: then pull it out yourself"
',Oh! yes: but you must not look"
$50 ahead; | wont look" and he
The poor girl tried to do as he had
pain.
''Ohw she cried, "that awful hook
hurts me more, and the little fish is
wiggling awfully on my back. Ughw
Come here, and let me pull it out"
said he; ''come,. or will pull the line"
With modest, with undecided steps,
the surprised water-nymph came into
view, and then huddled down behind
shrub. The young girl made vain eff
forts to cover her shoulders with her
hands. At last she said, with resigna-
ton, Make haste, Mr.. Fl0rimOnd. |
am suffering a great deal. Do you see
it? 1t is just between my shoulder
blades, and that cold little fish is NOV
ing all the time"
Quietly, and with the same precaution
that he would exercise if he was taking
a pickerel off the hook, the young man
pulled out the hook without serious
damage to the back of the girl. Never
theless, she uttered cry, which eX-
pressed both shame and CONSERVATION.
Then violent EXPLANATIONS of horror
and surprise came from behind them.
1t was the Widow GilrOy. She raised
her hands to heaven, and remained pet
ritied by the scene. Then turning to
the girl she said, severely: Tell me,
miserable wretch, why do you let this
young man see you i'll such a costume as
that?" Therese told of their adventure
with candOr and innocence which en-
chanted the heart of Florimond. But
the widow was unSentimental.
Suppose the yonng mans fish-hoOk
did catch you in the back" she coldly
said, there wasn't any reason why he
should see you in that shocking cos
tune" a.
"Oh! but, Aunty," Tnerese pleaded,
II couldn't reach the hook to get it out.
wouldn't have had him see me for the
world, but
''Then, why didn't you-Iet-him-
simply-cut = the line?" interrupted
the widow, with slow and convicting
emphasis, land you could have come
decently to the house to have the hook
removed"
Well, if the vGuRg folks had been as
cOolly practical as that therel wouldn't
have been story worth telling, and
FlOrimond wouldn't have caught a
bride i'll that days tishing-fOr they are
engaged. CLARA BELLE.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-09

we shall call Florimond. He was a
muscular and active youth, yet when
by accident he encountered any of the
gentler sex he was so bashful that all
his blood seemed to surge in his face.
But if he had very little knowledge of
girls he had as compensation an alb
SOrbing passion for the capture of the
scaly inhabitants of his favorite stream,
upon whose banks he passed his hap
piest hours. The stream which bor-
dered the gardens of his summer resi-
dence took so abrupt a turn at the
point that it was with difficulty
he could keep in view his bobbing
cork; yet, in spite of all disadvantages,
he usually returned successful from his
sports. AS he despised the smaller fry,
he employed a stout line, to which he
affixed big hook, baited with a living
minnow; but, in spite of his alluring
temptations the fish refused to bite this
day. and the eager Florimond, attribut-
ing his bad luck to a slight clatter
which he had been hearing for some
time around the bend, and, therefore,
concealed from his sight. He began in
wardly to abuse his neighbors, the
widow GiIrOy and her niece.
Soon his heart gave start OF glad
ness, for he felt a strong resistance at
the end of his line. At the same time
cry of distress fell upon the air. He
pulled carefully, so us not to break his
line. When clear, sweet voice came
from the other side: "Oh, stop, l beg
of you! Don't pulp
''And why shouldn't l pull in my
fish," said he. And overcome with
pleasure, which only one devoted to
fishing can experience, Florimond con-
timed to haul at his line, not needing
the supplications that his neighbor con-
tinued to address to him. Suddenly,
with mouth and eyes wide open, he
stopped, paralyZed by the stronge sight
which presented itself to him, for, In
stead of the big fish he thought he had
caught, he
PERCEIVED VAGUELY.
at first a pair of white and plump Shout
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-09
IN AUTUMN'S GARB.
Ladies Of Fashion Preparing
for the Autumn Change
In Styles.
Subdued Colors, Broad Hats
and Light Draperies to
Be the Favorites.
Florimond Goes Fishing by a
Quiet Brook and Sue
ceedS
In Hooking a Pretty Girl, to
Whom His Heart Goes
Captive.

New York Letter.
Let us consider autumnal fashions as
seen at the commencement of Septem-
Der at the resorts. Of course large
brimmed hats are the principal wear
but in the evenings more dressy bon.
nets are seen. / noticed a pretty modi-s
fication of the Quaker bonnet is now be-
ing worn, which is becoming to a
piquant face and figure of medium
height. In soft gray straw or felt it is /,
the most charming. The poke is rather
large in front, but the brim narrowing
at the sides, so as not to hide the profile
of the wearer, quite disappears at
the back. The crown is low and fiat,
and is cut open as to show the hair. On
the left side and far back is placed
large tuft of ostrich feathers, some
standing upright, others resting OH the
crown, and some almost curling over
the poke. No other trimming is used
except a pretty agraffe to hold in place
the feathers and broad ribbon strings.
AT Fifth avenueadress makers | saw
some lovely dresses which were to be
worn in the autumn and Winter. A
walking dress was in velvet of a new
dark shade of currant red, with a skirt
slightly draped at the back and at the
left side. The side breadth on the
right overlaps the skirt front. its
edge passing up the center. 1t is
braided in pointed lace-like pattern
with heavy black silk braid, this border
ing being continued around the skirt
hem. Another rich velvet costume was
in myrtle green, 1.-The skirt laid in fiat,
straight plaits, which part in front at
the height of the knee over a series of
smaller plaits of the velvet. Down either
side of the parting breadths are placed
large oval ornaments in green metallic
passementerie, each finished with bead
fringe at the lower edge. A third dress
was in seal-brOwn velvet and in satin of
nghter shade of brown. One side of
the skirt, starting from the center of
the front, is in velvet, and the other in
satin, the latter headed with a narrow
drapery in satin. A wide band
of trimming, composed of two
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-09

king then asked for "more." Another
jar was produced and disposed of. Still
the king was not satisfied, and it was
not until he had eaten four jars of pre-
serves, in addition to the ham, that the
king breathed a sigh of satisfaction, and
smiling at the half-petrified governor
and his amused guests, said, Rum,
muchee rum"
A bottle of good old Jamaica was pro-
duced and the king, with the help of a
large tumbler, washed down his repast.
Just as the king was preparing to ask
for a second bottle the breakfast party
politely adjourned.
One of the kings chief regrets, it is
said, is that when he was kidnapped"
he was forcibly separated from pretty
and plump young wife for whom he
had but recently paid ESQ., The British
officials, according to the story, offered
to send for the kings $50 beauty and
have her forwarded by the mail steamer.
The king, it seems, objected to this
arrangement, saying: mo! no! She
too pretty for that!'
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-09

piece of ground on st. Anthony hill.
While the interior of the edifice is ,com-
plete so far as workmanship is con-
cerned. no attempt has been made to
furnish it thus far, and the matter may
be delayed for some time.
If line were drawn eaStWardly from
the Wilder residence straight across to
DaytOn's bluff, it would pierce a sub
Stantlal-loOking two-StOry stone build
ing, empowered among sturdy oaks,
which is occupied by Hon. p. II. Kelly
and family. This house was for num-
Der of years the model residence of st.
Paul, and the stone used for its erection
was eXcavated from the site upon which
the building stands. a heavy stone fence
surrounds the well kept grounds and
lawn, and in front is park, the only ten
ants of which are the occupants of the
fish pond. This fish pond is an attract
i've feature to the inhabitants of the
Bluff. Prior to removing to his present
residence, Mr.. Kelly lived in a small
brick house several squares distance
from his present abode, but about
twenty years ago the foundations of the
new establishment were laid, and within
a few months ii was reared. Mr.. Kelly'S
residence on DaytOn'S Bluff and Mr..
Wilder's on st. Anthony's Hill are typi-
cal, but in different styles of architect
IRE. From the cupOla of Mr.. Kelly's
mansion the Indian mounds are famous
and curious objects of interest, while
from the front porch on clear night
the
ELECTRIC LIGHTS OF MINNEAPOLIS
can be discerned, and a fine view af-
fOrded up to Fort Smelling.
ETwo other residences which may be
mentioned are those of a. B. Stickney
and L. l.. Schumacher. Mr.. Stickney's
residence is, perhaps. upon the least
prominent site, but splendid view is
secured of the West side, as well as a
long reach of the Mississippi. 1t is a
nOble-lOOking building, comfortably
built and entirely of stone. There are
tire stories, and feature is the porte
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-09
ia ia AND THE HAM.
How the Sable POtentate Ate 1t
All and Wanted More.

HOW the SaDle fOIentdCc AJc HI
All and Wanted More.
King ia ia is still on the Island of st.
Vincent. The New York Herald tells
this concerning the gastronOmic gym
nastics of his African majesty:
A few mornings after his arrival on
the island he was invited to breakfast
with Gov. Llewellyn and a party
of friends. The king was promptly
on hand at the appointed hour. and
seemed to have brought first-class appe-
tite with him. Then breakfast was
served, and the king was requested to
make himself perfectly at hOme-in
fact, to fancy himself in his own house
at OpobO. ia ia took the governor at
his word.
Opposite the African monarch was
large ham intact. ia ia quietly grabbed
the knuckle bone and placed the whole
ham OH his plate. He then proceeded
to demoliSh 1t, eating the whole ham in
a remarkably short space of time, and
afterward gnawed the bone. The dig
nified governor was horror struck, but
was too well bred to appear to notice
his guests formidable gastrOnomic abil-
tiles.
But this was not all. ia ia next spied
a jar of preserves, and with table
spoon soon put it under his vest. The
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-09
CONTRACT work.
Grading Dale Street

OFFICE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
CITY OF ST. PAUL, Mimi, Aug. 81, 1888. I
Sealed bids will be received by the
Board of Public Works in and for the
corporation of the city of st. Paul, Min
nesota, at their office in said city, until
IL m. on the 18th day of September, A.
d. 1888, tor grading Dale street, from
CIocus Hill Park to line between lots
and Z, Crocus Hill, Third Encouragement
of block l, Wright's addition to st. Paul,
in said city, according to plans and
specifications on file in the Office of said
Board.
A bond with at least two ~ suretles
in sum of at least twenty (20) per cent
of the gross amount bid must accompany
each bid.
The said Board reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
j. G.. QUINBY, President pro tenn.
Official: w. F. ERWIN,
245-255 Clerk Board of Public Works.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-09
ST. PAUL,s WATER SUPPLY.
Engineer Harrison Thinks Fire
Cisterns Are Not Needed.


Cisterns Are Not Needed.
To the Editor of the Globe.
Inasmuch as the controversy keeps up
in regard to the water supply Of the
business district of st. Paul, and as but
a short time ago there appeared in the
Pioneer Press a communication saying
the cisterns recommended by j. w. Hill
should be built although the article was
unsigned), some of my friends have
asked me to say something upon this
subject of fire protection, and l have
consented.
1t is certainly of interest to the bust
ness men of st. Paul to know the truth
in regard to the water supply, and
Mr.. Hill clearly demonstrated the fact,
by the test we had on the 31St day of
May last, that there was plenty of water
and to spare, in the business district of
ST. Paul for the present hre apparatus
in use by our city, The only exception
l have to Mr.. Hills report, is in his au-
swer to the fire commissioners in re-
gard to fire cisterns. He says in his re-
port that he believes THAT steam fire
engines will give better results, taking
water from fire ciSterns, than when
drawing from fire hydrant."
This | find. in actual practice with
steam fire engines and other pumping
machinery, to be wrong, and L say it
unhesitatingly and without reserve that
it is wrong. e.. that in every instance
when you help upon the suction end of
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-09
CONTRACT work.
Grading Alleys in Blocks 10, II
and 81. Tewy's Addition to
ST. Paul

OFFICE BOARD OF PUBLIC Works, |
CITY OF ST. PAUL, Mimi, Sept. 4, 1888. {
Sealed bids Will be received by the
Board of Public Works in and for the
corporation of the city of st. Paul, Min
nesota, at their office in said city, UNI
til IL IN. on the 18th day of Sept, A. ID.
1888, for grading the alleys in blocks ten
90, eleven ~ and tweenty-onIe. gp;
city, according to plans and speci-
fications on file in the office of said
Board.
A bond with at least two(2) sureties in
a sum of at least twenty (2O per cent of
the gross amount bid must accompany
each bid.
The said Board reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
II. l.. GORMAN, President.
Official: w. +. ERWIN,
249-259 Clerk Board of Public Works.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-09
THE LIGHT OF HOME.
on ererr star that gems the sky

When every star that gems the sky
In darkness hides its silver ray,
And midnight shadows thickly lie,
Like sable curtains on the way,
One light remains TO pierce the gloom,
One ray-it is the light of home.
That light where'er uhdimmed it shines,
Unnumbered blessings sheds around;
Where falls its soft and tender lines
There truest happiness is found.
There is no light beneath the dome
So precious as the light Of home.
Within its sacred circle blend
The purest virtues. true and strong;
Here friend deserves the name OF friend,
And love resides, nor fears wrong;.
And when the heart meets pain and Ill
That friendly beacon cheers it still.
For one afar its radience streams
The proof of joy and hope and cheer,
And draws him with its welcome beams
To all he holds most priced and dear.
His heart is glad, his eve grows bright
As he beholds its faithful light
And thus as we, with weary feet,
Lies dark ana tangled mazes tread,
Let us take heart, for, pure and sweet
There is light that shines ahead,
That leads us onward, while we roam,
To lind in heaYen the light Of home
Boston Journal
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-09

in putting out fire in any city, for his
tory shows us the best is poor enough.
While there has been some cOntro-
versy as regards fire protection in
st. Paul, the city is naturally sit
uated for the very best pro-
lection, i. e., elevated reservoirs as the
starting point, this followed up by mod
ern distributing pipes, and fire appa-
ratus as they now have to work among
high buildings, through elevated stand
pipes, and hose to throw one and
fourth to one and five-eighths-inch fire
stream into and upon any story located
in any ordinary business block. This
kind of elevated apparatus is needed i'll
st. Paul, and your chief should have it.
Thanking you for the valuable space
have taken i'll your paper upon this
subject, l remain, very respectfully,
II. II. HARRISON,
Engineer for High Service Reservoir,
st. Paul.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-09

view of the state generally unequaled
in the city. Its architecture is similar
to the design to that of the Wilder resi-
dence. Messrs. Wilcox & Johnston be-
ing architects for both. The finish of
the house is yery elaborate. 1t is built
of pressed brick, with sandstone trim
mingS,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-09

a pump you help the pump correspond
ingly, with all ordinary machinery.
This Mr.. Hill surely understands. but
he has certainly magnified the evil re-
suits of few pounds fluctuations upon
the suction from the hydrant pressure.
He says under the head of fire els
terms: "a sudden change of pressure
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-09

of one or two pounds at the hydrant
would require the best skill of the en-
gineer in charge of the steamer to avoid
a material change in the fire streams"
That is only his theory. In practice it
does not hold. will allow him more
than double the amount he mentions
Ii. e. one or two pOunds) in fluctuations
upon the hydrant, and he will not dis,
cover the difference at the nozzle and