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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-02-11
MEN N WOMEN.

Glados, the Spanish novelist. is a dark.
slender man. "A years of age. The worst
thing against him il that he smokes ciga-
rettcs.
William =. Gilbert, the librcttist, says
that he never reads criticisms of his own
works. Perhaps that is one reason why
his writings have retrograded.
II Henry George. the apostle of social
reform. were ~peuuiless tomorrow he
would have very little difficulty in getting
puploSment as a typewriter. Several
years practice has enable him To attain
such n speed on the Instrument a. would
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-02-11

There H. some little friction in the sum
,lay school of the tieruan Lutheran
church i'm Cincinnati. Peter Graft. prcsi-
dent Of the congregation. disagreed with
the pastor Sunday before last touching
the Interpretation Of a passage of scrip
turc. and grew so roth that he suspended
the clergyman on the spot. The school
was i'm am uproar. and the teachers pro-
ccctssl tn GO for President Grail i'm a
manner hat u~n-Sunday school like.
Then the report adds:
Forruo>t among the teachers WAS Miss Annie
Armhrtl>t. "a beautiful Young girl. the daughter
of a wealthy widow living in Clifton. Mr.. Gran
seized her 10y the arm and pushed her aside. al
the same time saying. a. She states: "Nou
thief, Nou nasty thing Miss Arnbrn>i was
mot thus to u. ,l,r.sl. Sh. lifted her pretty hand
ami dealt the excited Gran a rc>ofIndlng blow ON
the law, at the same time crying out Won old
hum." Just then Mrs. Gran appeared on the
seem. and took her husband AWAY.
President Grail may ar may not he IAN
old bum." but il he used the language
Annie says he did,, the chances are that
Annie came within IL mile ar two of the
ruth.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-02-11

cured Becker, Mr.. Richards isn't going
tn find . critic of his conduct I'm this
newspaper. Of course. n laugh is ON
In lieutenant governor now. b"t THAT'S
no fault Of Becker.
The STANDARD In n democratic news
paper. IL will not fail i'm loyalty
tn its party. but il will never tail up "a
state senator whose experience runs
parallel with that of Mr.. Becker. The
gentleman may have his explanations
hut, for oir part, we don't care To hear
them.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-02-11
FAMILY

There is 70 crematory ut Cincinnati
and the man who runs the sliebang is
charged with stealing and selling the
collins i'm which the remains of the per
sons cremated We're brought tn him.
The second hand coffin business may
yet he an important branch of trade.
but let il he conducted i'm decency and
order The man who would steal IL
dead mans coffin. would knock OF his
jaw to steal the gold filling from his
teeth.
Friends of the deceased should al
ways he given satisfactory proof that
the coffin has been reduced tn ashes
along with the corpse: ar else they
should insist that il he returned to
them. In the latter event they may
either dispose Of the coffin tn the un-
dertaker. at reduced rates of course.
for il is 10 more than right that the
wear ana tear should be- made good: ar
they nave the alternative of keeping
the coffin for future use. Some time or
other "a coffin is sure to come handy.
\ good old family coffin i'm which more
than one generation has been carted to
the crematory. will ever he cherished
as II of those priceless heirio"ms.
which always go with the entail.
The objection will he raised by some
that no one coffin will answer all the
requirements w 81 ~ atHt SIoW lily
family: that. i'm fact. IN and
varied assortment of collins will have
to he kept constantly in stock. If this
were true il would indeed De a serious
objection. since only the wealthiest
classes could afford such an outlay as
"a suitable collection would necessitate.
Blu i'm reality the objection would be
very short lived. Necessity would i'm.
mediately invent an adjustable. reflex,
stem-w winding coffin. the size of which
could be increased ar diminished ac-
cording to- mes needs. ON much the
same plan as an table is oper.
ated: and which, m%oreove when not in
use could he shut up and stored away
i'm the closet like Il clothes horse. Such
Il coffin would surely he u great saw ing
Ia families Of moderate means. Among
the very poor CLASSES one coffin. in
short. would Ito for the entire neigh
borhood.
Tlrr" il a hereafter" IL the caption of
loubi.-lcad"d editorial in IA" New lorl
SHn. Brother Dana. az AN offset to the
Nellie bly, adventure. must have sent 4
reporter tn the other world Ia find ont.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-02-11

The victors in Yesterdays gallant
light in salt Lake City stayed up all
night and celebrated. Its no wonde
We predict u they will keep on
celebrating for days to come. They
have "a right To. They achieved. after
the most memorable local struggle
this country ever saw. a triumph So
sweeping and so significant that the
Vorld will hail the news of il with de
light. The eNulting liberals won glo-
~riously. as they fought with despera-
ton. They are entitled to loud and
Iusty congratulations from every quar-
ter Of this country where decency
abides or where men love law. At this
hour the accurate figures recording the
majority scored yesterday have not
been received. but il is surely a safe
majority: il will run int the hundreds
il would be a proud majority if il We're
one vote.
With the first part of devotional eN
ercises in the senate ended this morn
ing. il would Ice orthodox for the lieu.
tenant governor tn rise and with
becoming solemnity tn say "lsrethren
I will rea for your comfor and youI
instruction. II portion of article five oi
the constitution of the state of Mon
tana. beginning with section twenty
seven. IN these words. tht presiding
otiicer of each house shall. in h pres
ence of the house over which he pre-
sides. sign all bills and joint resolution,
passed by the Legislative assembly i'm
mediately after their title have beei
publicly read. and the fact of signins
shall he at once entered upon the jour
nal" And then il will he i'm order fo
the senate tn adjourn. There's no MS,
talking. those fellows in Helena woul,
better go home. There is no secon
edition of thu Becker business.
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TUESDAY. FEBRUARY II. 1880.
The Ilt.r Mnnntnin tells us that ..

The Int.r NoUHtdin tells us that lit
is "a consolation tn know that some
very necessary legislation was enacted
late on saturday night i'm Helena dur
ing the enforced detention of Senator
Becker. The main regret is that the
supreme court bill. the penitentiary bill
and the apportionment bill were not
passed. \ half Il loaf is better han no
bread. however. and for that half IA q
the people are indebted to the
republican members" All this
was written before the news
Of saturdays nights ridicu-
loIs blunder had reached Butte. How
sharper than IA serpent's tooth il is tn
have u bungling lieutenant governor
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-02-11

We have been hearing u good deal
about the pressing need for legislation
fixing terms for the supreme court. AS
long as Colonel Sanders was i'm the
state that particular need was kept
constantly before the public. That. we
were told. was the thing required first
and foremost. When the senate ran
Becker in. last saturday. several bills
providing appropriations that is tn
say, pay We're put through with "a
rush. but not n word about terms for
the supreme court. and now Becker is
absent again. II would have looked
well. tn say the least. ii the republi-
cans had silenced their OWN shouts
about the needs of the court. Better
send for Becker.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-02-11

A European correspondent notes thai
Bismarck is very fond Of American mp
pies. There is als6 reason to believe that
he IL not without - mOdicum of esteem
for the great American apple-jack.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-02-11
The shirt I'm tn. Ring.

from the Omaha World Herald.
MIR. Tabor. of Colorado, has repaired
his shattered fortunes and will probably
have his talented $3.50 night shirt elected
tn the United States senate again.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-02-11

Mr.. Cranes new comedy The Sena-
tor" is pronounced "a brilliant success in
New York City. and will sr kept ON the
boards there al" remainder If the season.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-02-11
COMMENT,
An Explosion Feare,

An Explosion Feared.
From th.. ~. JOSEPH, News.
senator Ingalls, is writing "a novel.
Property owners carrying small insurance
should bc careful about placing the vol
unrr near intiamnable matter.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-02-11
pile spps the. t'ines.

From tie thtc:ago News.
Montana's new state government il
nearly out Of cash. Ii should execute "a
~cllattel mortgage ON it's deadlock and per-
nit the mortgage o hc forcclosed.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-02-11

The Lattcr-Day Saints were done up
yesterday i'm fine style. This would seem
a good time for them tn quit the saint
business and hecoule Americans.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-02-11

The result of the recent Smitli-Jack>on
mill AT Washington must be rather dis
couraging to the latter's hackers. But
under the new rules John l.. himself
couldn't stand up mor,. than one round.
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New York u Fixed.
From ,b,. rbilod,,uhi, Times.

From the Philadelphia Times.
New York may lose the worlds fair. but
she retains MIR. Plat and Colonel Fellows.
To the one she may point i'm 1852 as her
type of the mechanic arts; tn the other as
her excnnplar of the arts liberal. As for
the decorative arts hut need we name.
Mr.. McAliistcr:
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Hut with all his art Mr.. Crane can't make
a senator ft to hold a candle tn the sena-
tOr from Dawson
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4 Democratic Opinion.

froiu the Kansas city Times.
Speaker Reed is favorably spoken of 10y
the Chicago Ti,buae and other republican
journals as "a presidential possibility i'm
lSr2. There is no doubt that his arbitrary
and rs'tctionary course as speaker of the
house will make "a strong appeal to the
more radical elcmrnt of his party. He
stands for the principle that whatever
the republican party does IL right and
whatever the democratic party does is
WRONG. and that alone would insure his
popularity with that portion OF the rcpub-
lican organization which dominates the
conservative wing and prevails in the
coun~cls Of the party. The neutral. color
less administration of President Harrison
throws the figure of Speaker Reed into
bold and striking relief upon the canvas
and augmcnts his political prominence ut
trt~snt,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-02-11
The ~Ilulnbuy.

From the liti>i'urw Post.
What hunbuV this il of the republicans
talking of IL majority ruling. A majority
of the house is of 1tai
II the republican members present i'm "a
session of the house should number 1d6 or
more the democratic minority would In
relieved from all responsibility for lcgisla-
ton. Reed should crack his whip at the
republican absentees.
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Their" il a hereafter" IL the caption ola
double-lcad"d editorial in til" New York
SHa. BROTHER Dana. as AN offset to the
Nellie bly, adventure. must have sent a
reporter tn the other world T., find ont.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-02-11

From The Memphis NNalalche.
Martin Maginnis is said to- he the hand
soonest. the best dressed and the most
prosperous looking of all the senators
from the new states, and yet he tx the
only one who il not well of financially.
While he has been making ~ reputation
for good looks and good sense as IA dele
gate from Montana territory, the Others
were AT home saving wood. and thereby
laying up treasures on earth.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-18

TIE MEETING IN THE CITY.
"Mr. Smith, a well-to-dO farmer or
tradesman, comes to St.Paul from Smith
Vile. He carries with him well filled
wallet, which. being distrustful of hotel
clerks and hotel safes, ne carries in some
inside pocket. In the vicinity of the
Merchants he stops as he is accoSted by
pleasant hammered man, who shakes
his hand and says in the most friendly
fashion:
Brown, dear boy, how are you?'
"Smith draws himself up and replies:
you've made mistake, young man.
Pm not Brown. My name is Smith
Ephraim Smith, Of Smithville, Smith
county, MINI.
THAT is
"ALL THE HAND SHAKE WANTS.
the name and address. When it is
given, the accOmplice joins the bunco
man who, is not far away, and who has
on hand bankers directory, which
contains list of all the banks in the
United States. the names of their presi-
dent, secretary, cashier, and sometimes
other information. The buncO man
trained to do this work needs not to
write these entries down to remember
them. He runs them over twice, and
can recall them at any time until the
Jul 10 OfCIs uC dpplOoCuCo tilG NlCtllh,
who has moved leisurely along in the
meantime, pleasantly bows as he reaches
him, coughs slightly and says:
"Why. good morning, Mr.. Smith. 1t
is pleasure to meet you in st. Paul.
How are your folks, and how is my
uncle, Jabez Jaggs?'
''He may vary this, according to his
man. He is pretty certain to use
military title, if upon Smiths person
he has seen grand army badge.
Smith believes at the outset that here is
some one who knows him and is glad to
see him in the great wilderness where
he is already lonely. There may be
some mistake. however. So, smiling at
his new-fOund acquaintance, he slowly
drawls out:
81 reckon you've got the best of me,
my friend. | can't place YOU
1.-THE victory is half won. The bunco
in a second has seen that the man is
glad of an acquaintance, and, what is
more important, that
''HE DOES NOT SUSPECT.
He adds heartily, We'll, | wouldn't be
surprised. | haven't been there now for
three years, and the last time | was in l
only stayed a week. Pm Charley Jaggs,
son of Edward, who is the brother of
tional bank. met you last talking one
day on some loan OF some other bust
ness to Peachblossom, the secretary.
How are all your folks?'
"Thls. 80 times out of 100, more than
sOtiSfies Smith. He unbosoms him
self to the bankers nephew, and for a
dreary quarter-hour tells the intermin-
able tale of measles among his children,
pip in the chickens, dry rot in the pota-
toes, his daughters engagement to his
neighbours son. and all the other details
of bucOlic life.
"The next step is to further impress
Smith as well as TO please him. The
buncO man takes his victim to the bar
of some first-class hotel or restaurant
where merchants, politicians and promi-
nent men congregate. A popular de-
fusion is that it is low saloon or dark
groggery. 1t never is, except by the
least skillful crooks. Up to the bar
they CO. If Smith uses intoxicants so
much the worse for him. AS they stand
near the cleaning crystal and silver the
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-18
FOOTLIGHT AND FOYER.

The Wilbur Opera company is evil
IDENTITY here to stay. for the attendance
at the Harris the past week has increased
rather than diminished, the seats for
each Performance being nearly all sold
before o'clock daily. The eroakers
have been effectually silenced, for The
Grand Duchess" has been splendid
drawing card. Tomorrow night the
week will be we'll begun with fine
production of "The Mascotte," the sue
cess of which will doubtless rival its
predecessors. Audran's tunefu opera
has always been reigning craze with
many because of its melody and sparkle,
and there is every reason to believe
that there will be a big at
tendance nightly. The cast will
be unusually well balanced, charm
ing Susie Kirwtn. of course. taking the
part of Bettina. which fits her like
glove, and in which she eXcels, Pippo
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-18
THWARTED.'

When first we met il was agreed
That we should Danish Cupid.
She thought him simple; so indeed
did |. and called him stupid
''And what's the use, said she, ''of his
Impertinent attendance?'
Adding. with zest MY motto is,
a Friendly independence
So in the waltz around her waist
She let my arm go stealing.
Meanwhile with constant gaze she traced
The cherubs on the ceiling,
And what l could not understand =
Though ignorance was pleasing
Was that her tiny plump white hand
Did not object TO squeezing.
Then out of friendship began
Directly to discover
That naturally girl and man
Grow into girl and lover
l told her so; and when l did
Her modest love confessing-
Her face upon my breast she hid,
And Cupid asked the blessing.
Harper RAzar
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-18
SALTWATER NEWS.
Events of Day in the City on the
st. CrOiX.

st. CrOiX.
Deputy Warden Langum returned
last evening, bringing with HIM Fred
Douglas, who escaped last Monday. The
train bringing the deputy and his man
stopped at the state prison flag station,
disappointing several people who had
been waiting for the train at the union
depot.
The case of w. Fl. Pratt against the
city remained unfinished in the district
court Yesterday. and will, probably, not
reach the jury before Tuesday OF
Wednesday.
Among those present at the S. 0. +.
club ball Friday evening were Miss
Gertrude Fulton and Miss Pearl Coon,
of Hudson, both of whom remained
Saturday as the guests of Miss Julia
Keefe.
Probably the neatest event of the
week in social circles was the dance
given at Music hall Friday evening, by
the S. o. f. club. 1t was the most
largely attended and the most enjoyable
thus far in the very pleasant series
given by the club. The Vein benefit
ball, at Music hall Thursday evening,
was remarkable success in the way of
attendance and receipts, the beneficiary
receiving 1872. 20. On Monday evening
Mr.. and Mrs. John P. Lott were nicely
surprised by large party of friends. at
their home on North Third street. The
attractions at the Grand opera house
this week are Kendall and the DunnS,
in ga Pair of Kids" Monday evening,
and Nellie McHenry, Thursday, in a
new comedy, entitled Lady Peggy"
Last evening the Norden Theater COM
pany, of Minneapolis, pleased the local
Norwegians by an excellent dramatic
performance at Music hall.
MI. and Mrs. William Sauntry took
up their temporary residence at the
Sawyer house during the week, pending
the completion of improvements at their
n Fourth street house.
Gordon Strickland. of the First Ma
tional bank. is in Canada. whittier he
was called by telegram announcing
the serious illness of his father.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. d. Farmer returned
last evening from a long visit in Cali
fornia.
Mrs. DR.. Watson, of Cadott, Wis, is
the guest of Mrs. l.. ID. TubbS.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Hening left during
the week for Saratoga, n. Y, where
Mr.. Hening goes as delegate to the gen
eral assembly of the Presbyterian
church.
J.C. OGormon returned during the
week from an Eastern trip,
Mr.. and Mrs. R. II. Dixon returned
Wednesday from visit in the South
and East.
Among the ever welcome callers dur
ing the week was DR.. c. +. McComb, of
Duluth, but formerly Saltwater boy.
John Scott left Sunday for Duluth,
where he goes into the drng business.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-18
AReminiscence of List.

Atlanta Constitution.
| shall never forget him as he stood
there in the majesty of his grand old
age. His thick, silky hair fell like a
veil of snow about his shoulders. His
tall, gaunt figure was straight as an ar
row. His dark blue eyes were dazzling
in their penetrating brilliancy. They
were eyes that seemed with one glance
to search and know ones inmost
soul. His striking aQuiline features
were full of wonderful expression as he
talked. He seemed god to tear and
worship. His sarcasm, his brilliant wit.
was beyond conception. l do not be-
lieve any man on earth ever. contained
so much greatness. TO call him simply
a great musician is to stop at but one
quality in his genius. He was great
artist. great writer. great scholar.
He had every accomplishment, and
every quality which mankind rev eres
and strives for.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-18
DON'T.

oh. how / wish you wouldn't Bob
You're sucn an awful tease
Now don't you know all women like
The men who try to please:
Do take your hands from off my book;
Don't tread upon the cat
VIII you. sir. let my curls alone?
What next will you be at.
Don't! don't, don't!
Because was little goose.
And said: Yes" as you plead,
You need not think I'm sure to go
Where'er NAV be led.
I've been engaged BEFORE, friend Bob.
To Hal. and Tom. and Bill,
And if you don t behave III turn
You off indeed will
Don't. don't don't,
Don't touch me, Wien liked you best,
Twas on your manly knees:
Get down again. sir; It's ii pose
That with you most agrees.
What. Dare refuse. unless, torsoOti,
pay you with kiss:
On. Bob, you naughty. naughty man
And has it come to this:
Don't. don't. don't.
-Ka;e Fl ED in Kate Fields Washington.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-18
A Rotten Record.

Little Rock Gazette.
The record of the Republican party is
rottenness itself; and it is sought even
at this late day to divert public atten-
ton from that record by abusing the
South. The Republicans rely wholly
on maligning the Southern white peo-
pie and using corruption fund to
maintain their party in power.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-18
The MAY FESTIVAL.
Another Week Will Bring the
Musical Event Of the
Year.
Favorite Vocal and Instru-
mental Artists Who Will
Enter.
This Weeks Attractions on
the Several Local
Stages.
General Dramatic and Mu-
steal Matters About
st. Paul.

Tuesday evening, May 81, the long
looked-1or musical festival will open.
1t is seldom indeed that one finds in one
festival such an array of great artists,
and it is with pleasure that we predict
for the management a grand and glori-
GUS financial success. The artists are
surely very strong, and will undoubt
edly fill the house to overlooking at all
the performances. The manager of the
Boston Symphony orchestra was heard
to remark that he had not seen or heard
a greater artistic combination of vo-
caliStS in this country. 1t is with pleas
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-18
The Inconsistent Enthusiast

First crank Cat the ball game)-Look
there! Mickey is going to steal third
base. He can do it. They can't put
him out There he gOesl
Second crank-They'ye put him out.
First cranh--Yes; the blamed idiot
might have known he couldn't get to
third.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-18
4ture. The following is the pro-

feature. The following is the pro-
gramme.
PART SONGS.
ION, by RIVERS .-..:... -. .........Dlslop
Chorus.
Solo-'The Village Blacksmith ...-.Weiss
J. G. Myron.
Duet-"Siren and Friar'-
Miss Begg and Mr.. Smith
'Sweet and Low ..................... Barnby
Chorus.
Solo-''In the Chimney Corner ......Cowen
Miss NJ. G. Tanning
Recitation. 49,. Miss Grace Warner
st. Paul Either Club.
Solo-'It Was Dream ...... .....Seeboeck
D. +. Colville.
"Come, Dorothy, Come. Suabian Volkslied
Solo-"John Anderson. Ny Jo''-
Mrs. j. W. Cooper
Duet-"Dost Thou Love Me- Sister
Ruth?n 49,. ............... .......... Parry
Miss Froiseth and C. p. Dougau.
Where Are You Going To!" (comicl-
Caldicott
Chorus.
Miss l. L, Dougan. accompaniSt.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-18
A Case of Ingratitude.

Exchange.
.'If saw woman drowningI wouldn't
try to save her," said Jeaks. ''Fhev
are seldom grateful. lsaved woman's
life once-well, now she's my wife
do you call that ingratitude?"
''Oh, but you see. sac often tells M
she wishes had let her drown"