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Griggs courier., 1891-10-23
Monkey ACTORS.
A Trainer Must Become . Monkey to Iso
Able to Teach Them Tricks

Trainer Must Become Monkey to Isc
Able to Tcacl, Them Tricks.
The training of monkeys for stage per-
fornances demands peculiar talents and
a curious psychological ability on the
part Of the instructor Brockmann,
probably the most successful monkey
trainer that the world has seen, once de-
scribed thus the necessary method of APP
preaching monkey pupil
ITO the monkey man is strange and
incomprehensible being. therefore
must adopt as far as possible the mon
keys way of regarding persons and
things. The monkey must find in me
one Of his own kinda monkey like him
self, only a much stronger monkey,
whom he must obey. Then he has some
thing which he can understand: he ac-
customs himself to it. and he voluntarily
takes more pains to comprehend me
than he would take to comprehend Il be-
ing who made on him about the same
impression that monster from another
world would make on us. ] adapt,
therefore, all to his mode of life. When
he disobeys and rebels against me do
not strike. because lie does not strike;
but bite because he bites.'
The behavior of Il troop of monkeys
trained by Brockmann woald undoubt-
edly strengthen the convictions of the
Russian Durotf. who gave up teaching in
a high school to instruct pigs and geese,
and who holds that. of all pupils. human
pupils are the least docile. A man once
behind the scenes of Brockmann's mon
key theater, wrote:
81 have always regretted that Brock
mann did not give his performances on u
perfectly open stage, SO that the audience
could see the waiting performers. The
conduct of the quadruped actors while
awaiting their parts was much more
fascinating than their best acting before
the audience. Like ~ company of gno,nes
or lilliputians the little performers sit
there dressed and made up. perfectly
we'll behaved, each in the proper human
attitude on his tiny chair, each follow
ing with undivided attention and eager
anxiety the progress Of the play SO as to
be ready at the exact moment for his ap-
pearance. No person is near them, no
SCI WIN -! tAl '6iilttGL W lotEGcC LlleIl, ana
no prcinptar to whisper at the proper
time:
'Franlein Lehman, look out! You
come on imnedi&tely:' or, Herr Schulze!
Where is Herr Schulze? Quick! Quick!
You must so on
"Eve1y one knows his part perfectly
Every one is acquainted wish the
progress Of the plot and with the stage
of the development at which he is es-
pected to appear. Without;l a catchwora
or motion lie llulries down from his tiny
chair and out On the stage, plays his lit
tie part. and without :, bow for the ap-
proval of the audience turns back to his
place. not to leave it before duty calls
him again before the footlights. lere
all alone and unmatched these little fel-
lows never forget their roles SO far as to
settle down on all foars, cover in mon
key fashion, or indulge in the pranlSs of
their mercurial natures. New York
Sun
Griggs courier., 1891-10-23
A Turkish Bank Note.

The bill is on imperial green paper, a
color held sacred in Turkey. which the
government alone is permitted to use
On the top and sides are the following
words in Turkish, ITO be paid to the
bearer, without interest, twenty pias-
ters." At the top of the note is the sui
tan's toghra. surrounding which is a
quotation from the koran. Underneath
are the words. Twenty piasters, paper
money, to be used in the place of gold at
the Bank of Constantinople."s At the
base Of the note is the seal of the mint,
and on the back the seal of the minister
Of the treasury. The toghra is con-
sidered sacred, and is guarded by the
three highest officials of the mint, whose
sole duty is to watch it.-New York Ad-
vertiser.
Griggs courier., 1891-10-23
How She Expressed II,

A veritable Mrs. Malaprop was en-
countered in Brooklyn street car the
other day. AS the car nearel the park
her companion wondered what Il large,
evidently public. building seen in the
distance was. '"That," was the prompt
reply, ''is the lncurable Home for Wo1n-
en-" Later the same woman was seated
on bench in the park when a dog fol-
lowing u young man along the path
stopped and shifted about near her.
"Oh. call your dog" she cried in some
alarm. ''he's too official"
Evidently the woman was like the
home.-New York Times.
Griggs courier., 1891-10-23
How Egyptian Women Paint.

Loret says the ancient Egyptian wom-
en- had blue hair, green eyelashes, paint
ed teeth and reddened cheeks. He says
the modern Egyptian women are much
the same: they tinge their hands with
henna, and prolong the eyes by means
of kohol: they stain the nails brown and
paint blue stars on the chin and fore
head Zone hesitates little about put
ting his hand into hand-even very
small-which extends itself to you paint
ed q brick red. One is q little timid
about looking too long into eyes-even
very tender-when the blue star be-
tween them makes you squint." Loret.
however, got bravely over his hesitation
and his timidity, and thinks the fashion
not altogether bad.-Popular Science
Monthly.
Griggs courier., 1891-10-23
SaW6khes.

sawfshes belong to the order Of rays.
although their bodies have the shape Of
ordinary fishes They swim wholly
with their tails, and the long weapons
which adorn their noses are merely pro-
longations Of the snout, armed on either
side with teeth in sockets and covered
with rough skin Of great toughneSk
With this formidable instrument they
attack their prey, tearing pieces Of desh
from its body or ripping open the abdo-
men to feed upon the intestines Of the
victim. There is something positively
abnormal about all these creatures called
raya They suggest the notion Of fishes
antediluvian. and it is not surprising To-
find many large and extinct speijes
among the fossils Of vanished epochN y
Interview In Washington Star.
Griggs courier., 1891-10-23
His way.

A11 way
An incident that is narrated Of Gess
eral Mcclellan sheds light on the quee
ton SO often asked: Why did his sol-
diers love him so dearly?
When the Army Of the Potomac LETT
Harrison Landing it marched to New
port News, along the north bank Of the
James river. The advance division be-s
gan it's march early in the morning Of
Aug. Is: but the rear division did not \
move out of camp until 4 o'clock in the
afternoon of the same day
Just at dusk creek was reached. It 4.
must be crossed, according to southern
custom, by fording or by single log
by the roadside The soldiers. disliking,
to fill their shoes with water. were try-N
ing to cross on this single log. which Of
course caused IN obstruction to those
behind. and really put the rear of the
army in danger
Soon several officers rode up and took
in the situation. There was need Of
more haste. One of the officers called
out:
Wade right through. my men: wade
right through"
AOAlAS oAAAy 1CAlOW lAOin Su0 lduhS
growled out:
Wade through yourself. and see how
yon like it. !,
No sooner had he spoken than theN
officer dislnounted and waded through
the creek. 1t was then discovered that
the officer was General George b. Nc
Clellan
The soldiers gave him a hearty cheer.
plunged into the creek. and afterward
the point was passed more rapidly four
abreast.
The general might have reprimanded
the soldier-lndeed. he might have had
him arrested and dealt with severely.
But under the circumstances he did Just
the right thing-he went where he askH.A
his men to go; and his men We're glad to
go where lie led Youths Companion.
Griggs courier., 1891-10-23
A Pleasinr Illusion.

Because they were more durable Mrs.
Calliper had bought table knives with
metal handles. She almost feared that
Colonel Calliper might not like them,
but the Colonel seemed rather to be
pleased with them. ''They are" he
said. ''just such knives rs have eaten
with in many restaurants. To eat here
at home and with knife like this is al
most as good as eating two meals at
oLce. New York Sun.
Griggs courier., 1891-10-23
Light without Flame.

If one or two. pieces of phosphorus of
the size of peas be inclosed in a small
bottle half full Of olive oil and kept for
some little time the air space in the bot
tie will become filled with phosphores-
cent vapor. The phosphorescence will
fade. but may be renewed by simply un-
cork:ng the bottle. Sufficient light will
be given out to tell the time by; in fact
this method is used by watchmen in
some places where explosives are stored.
New York Recorder.
Griggs courier., 1891-10-23

An author in manual on horselnan-
ship has succeeded in putting into print
the peculiar cluck used in starting
horses, which is made by thrusting the
tongue against the roof of the mouth.
He spells it xix"
Griggs courier., 1891-10-23
THE VALE or ROSES.

Somewhere hid in lands of sun.
Lies the Vale Of Roses:
Where of golden seasons spun.
The golden year uncloses.
Between the rose flushed peaks and skies
TEe hidden valley hidden lis.
And happy he whose mortal eyes
Shall see the Vale OF Rases.
sseaward from the mountains high,
Slopes the Vale of Roses:
Lazy sails go drifting by
Where the vista closes.
Never stormy wind may roar
Round the placid lower shore
Silence reigns for evermore
in the Vale of Roses.
Long dim aisles of roses shine
Up the Vale sf Roses:
Scarlet flowers load the vine.
Where the palm reposes.
Oft the Persian minstrel filings
Wilder music on his strings,
AS upon the plains he sings
Ofthe Vale of Roses.
Sweet the story is to hear
OF the Vale of Roses:
But the heart that holds it dear
On it's secret closes.
Not to eastern lan,ls alone
Is the tabled valley known
Every CLINE has for it's own
Some fair Vnle of Roses
Heights that lie Just out Of reach
These are Wales of Roses:
I4Onging never set in speech
In each heart reposes
Every soul it's vale has sought.
tilimpses of its beauty caught.
And il nobler for the thought.
Of the Vale of Roses.
FLORENCE May Alt in New York World.
Griggs courier., 1891-10-23
He couldm't Isecognize French Money.

o O"AN" AsSCOSu1Ae rFeI4u money.
1t requires very elastic credulity to ac-
cept in these days of universal commerce
the existence of a railroad employe who
had never seen French bank note, and
who. when he did, considered it some
sort of an advertising circular. But
such fellow did exist. and he worked
on the railway that runs out to Sceaux
One day he found on the platform four
bank notes of 100 francs each, put them
in his pocket and said. Some nice wo,n-
EN- on the top: III take 'eln home to my
little boy" Thanks to his Ignorance, he
was only able when he got home at
night to present his son with three
pictures. The boy carried them to
school the ne2t day, and ut recess was
about cutting out the mice women.' .
when the teacher saw what he was doing.
Where did you get these nctesy' lie
demanded. Father gave them to me-"
"What for::'' "To play with" Very
we'll: | shall take charge of Them -
They went together to the,police station,
and there the matter was satisfactorily
explained. The money had been lost by
~ marlset woman. and she was so de-
lighted at receiving the best part of it
that she actually handed one of the bank
notes to the man, exclaining: '"Here.
take this. you old fool, and if you didn't
know before what it was, you will know
i'll the future. Paris Correspondent Bos-
ton Herald.
Griggs courier., 1891-10-23

DR.. George Turner states that cat
fed with the refuse food Of some chill
dren sick with diphtheria also suffered
severely with what seemed to be tho
same disease,
Griggs courier., 1891-10-23
A Big BED Of Coal Aelow,

There is a mountain of coal in Wild
Horse valley, Wyoming, which has been
burning for more than thirty years. It
sends up dense volumes of smoke. and
at times the gas from it is almost sufFo-
eating, even at distance of fifty to
seventy five miles from the burning coal
bed.-St. Louis Republic.
Griggs courier., 1891-10-23
Raising Lobsters Artificially.

The decrease of the natural supply of
Holsters has compelled scientific men to
investigate their habits. Experiments
so far as they have been pursued, indi-
cate that Holsters may be artifcially
reared for the market, but that they
must be hatched and produced on a
large scale to make the enterprise re-
munerative.-New York Herald.
Griggs courier., 1891-10-23
rrenks Among Apples.

An:ong apples. as among living things,
there are freaks-forzns appearing to in
dlvlduai trees at the very extremes of
normal conditions. A member of the
state board of agriculture. in one of the
northern counties. has an apple tree that
has never had a petal. No one would
ever know it was in blossom. yet it bears
fruit abund;.ntly. This shows that the
pretty rosy parts Of the flower the pet
ais. are nonessential to fruitfulness.
Some contend that the brilliant colors
of the petals o: flowers are given to att
tract insects. and arrange for cross fer
tilization. Others contend that the pet
ais act as protectors of the untleveloped
parts, while others believe that. to some
extent. they have the functions of leaves,
and prepare food for the younger parts.
Whatever it be, We see by this freak it
is possible to have apples without them.
Then there are seedless apples-apples
with no core. There may be germs in
the ovaliums, and the germs may be
properly fertilized by the pollen. but the
power to absorb nutrition is weak and
the ovaries die in infancy from sheer
starvation. Having been once ferti-
lized, the tieshy part we know e1nphati-
cally as the apple grows on and natures.
though the seed and core do not. Twins
or even triplets are often seen in apples,
as in so many other organisms, and just
as in other organisms by independent
germs coming into juxtaposition in an
early stage Of development. when the
stronger body absorbs a considerable
portion of the other.-Thomas Meehan
in Philadelphia Ledger.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-28
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

E. S. Corser is in the East.
EsEva Mcdonald has decided to go on q
lecturing tour through the Southern states
i'll the interest of the National Citizens AL
lance.
Ex-Gov. and Mrs j. S. Pillsbury give re-
ception to the senior class of the university
Friday evening at their residence, 1905 Fifth
street southeast.
The ladies of the Bryant Post Relief corps
give social this evening, when a flag is to
be presented to the post, Rev. Il. N. McKaig
making the address.
EX-Police Commissioner Guile has re-
turned from an extended tour through Cen
tral America, and is very enthusiastic in his
praises OF the country. although he says that
1t is so inaccessible that progress is neces-
sarily slow. He states that he will return in
the fall, probably to Spanish Honduras.
W. r. Decker sometime ago announced his
intention OF retiring from the teaching pro-
fession, and has not been q candidate for re-
election as supervisor of manual training in
the public schools. John Morris has been
appointed in his place. Mr.. and Mrs Deck
er will start for Glasgow on the steamer City
of Rome about July 70.
1t has been announced that Carl V. Lach-
mund, who has earned high reputation in
Minneapolis musical circles, has accepted
position in the new conservatory at New
York which is being organized under the
direction of Xavier Scharwenka, the re-
moved pianist. Mr.. Lachmund will remain
in Minneapolis during the summer and leave
for New York in the fall, and when he goes
will be accompanied by Miss Shyrock, one
of his pupils who will also teach in the
conservatory.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-28
ADJUSTMENTS.

The Park Theater Comic Opera company
gave a pleasing production of 1.-THE Chimes
OF Normany" at the Lyceum theater last
evening the audience being a large one The
company is especially strong in its chorus,
which is both strong and well balanced. The
principals did fairly well. The company ap-
pers at the Lyceum theater again Sunday
night.
The matinee performance on Saturday will
end the Two Sisters" engagement at the
Bijou. This popular domestic drama is
meeting with considerable success. The
whistling solo by John p. Brown and a novel
bone playing act are two of the pleasing
features of the production.
The sale of seats for the Ingersoll lecture at
the Lyceum to morrow evening will open at
the box office today in addition 10 the Dyer
Bros. sale. The worthy colonel win ar
rive this morning from Duluth He will be
entertained by friends during the day. and
will attend the Donueliy lecture this evening
to get few pointers from the famous Ba-
CONAN theorist on the subject of Shake
speare. Mr.. Ingersoll it Is rumored will
reply to some of Donnelly's arguments dur
ing the course of his lecture on Friday evening
and will, during the deliverance of his lect-
IRE on "Myth and Miracle refer to his
views on Shakespeare. From the indica-
tions of the seats already sold this promises
TO be one of the best attended entertain
ments of the kind ever witnessed in the city.
over 20J persons will attend the lecture from
ST. Paul and vicinity. The management
NSSllS lllit az lhdi!y pCSSlDIc pTOCLTG Sc1lS
In advance in order TO avoid the rush at the
box office.
Hart's Vaudeville company commences a
week at the Pence opera house Monday,
June l. Among the specially artists are EN-
erSon and Cook, Grace Milburn, La Rou, Coul-
son sisters and Keller the Human Enigma
La Grippe, the afterpiece. is d roarer and
should not be missed. Seats are now on
sale.
The mesmeric entertainment that the
Bijou management announce for next Satur-
day and Sunday evenings and Sunday mat
lnee promises to- develop q deal of interest
Prof. Flint has during his stay In the city de-
voted considerable time to the training of the
young students of hypnotism, who are said
TO show remarkable talent in this line. Ills
friends have persuaded him to make a public
appearance at the Bijou next Saturday even
ing and give public test of his powers.
part OF the entertainment will be bright and
pleasing, as he has arranged some very novel
tests in mind reading and hypnotism. Many
OF the invited physicians have accepted the
invitations, aud the entertainment will he an
interesting one from a scientific point of
view.
"Uncle Toms Cabin" as announced to be
presented at the Bijou next week, will con-
tain many excellent features. The company
engaged TO present the play is said to be u
deal stronger than is usually seen in the old
time drama. while the accessories in shape
OF scenic and stage arrangement are unsur-
passed by any latter-day production of the
play. The sale of seats opened Monday, and
large number of seats have already been
disposed of
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-28
DISPENSERS OF FOOD.
Grocery Clerks Association A
ranging for the Annual Picni

n
ranging for the Annual Picnic.
The grocery clerks association held a meet
ing last evening at 252 South Fifth street.
The meeting was well attended, there being
over fifty members present. The most i'm
portant business to come before the assocIa-
ton was the adoption of constitution and
bylaws, which was done without much dis
cussion.
The committee on the annual picnic
which is to be held on June II, made a
lengthy report. Arrangements have been
made with the Minneapolis Il st. Louis rail-
way to accommodate 1900 persons. The
picnic will be held at Lake Port and dinner
will be served at the hotel. The Union band
of sixteen pieces has been engaged for the
occasion. Badges will be sold to members of
the association by a committee having the
matter in charge. The proceeds will 90 into
the general fund.
Following is a list Of prizes which have
been donated to the association:
Haynes d Harris, ladys breastpin; Helli-
bridge. Bremnier Co., S25; f. c. Lauer,
fifteen boxes of cigars; Husband Il Co.,
rifle, umbrella and hat; James Macintosh &
Co.. silver table set; Commercial Bulletin,
ebony cane, gold head; W. F. Trufant. SIS;
minneapolis Soap company, five boxes of
medal; F. G. johnson, one barrel of sweet
cider; W. f. Mclaughlin & Co., one silver
water pitcher; George B. Hecker Il Co., one
box yellow sweet corn aad one box Heckers
farina; J. S. Kirk d Co., silver cake basket;
P. Lorillard g. Co., one meershaum pipe,
one pound yacht tobacco; Kingsford
Starch company. S25 prize; Il. Nor
en-, one pair of pants: J. A. Shea.
six boxes of cigars; II. A. Snyder Preserve
company, one case of assorted soups; George
r. Newell & Co., $50; Globe Oil company,
S25; James Pyle d Soes, silver fruit basket
Stamwitz q Schober S15; North Star Booi
and Shoe company, S.. pair of ladies shoes;
Palace Clothing company, one silk summer
shirt.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-28

remark on the floor oS the council
chamber, and / claim that anything
that takes place here may properly come
before this body' At this point the
chair essayed to speak, but he was cut
short by the contestants, both Of whom
were trying to speak at the same time
AID. Brad!sh claiming the floor and
Aid. Haynes protesting against hear
ing being accorded to him. Finally
the chair decided that both of the gen.
tlemen were out of order, and they sub
sided, but continued to exchange angry
glanceS during the balance Of the Ses-
sion.
A resolution by Aid Rand, irstructing the
city clerk to pay to the Police Relief associ-
alton one-halt of the moneys received for
dog tax, as authorized by act of the late legis-
lature, was laid upon the table.
resolution providing for the issuance of
the permanent Improvement OF the fire de-
partment, was referred TO the committee on
ways and means.
resolution appropriating $4,000 from the
general fund, to pay the notes upon which
funds were raised for the relief of the
Johnstown sufferers, was adopted.
A resolution authorizing the issuance of
$3.50 of bonds for the benefit of the re-
volving funds was passed.
The row between Bradish and Haynes,
while sensational to the point of belligerency,
seems 10 have grown out of a misunderstood
ing. What Aid. Haynes said TO the red hot
statesman from the Ninth which caused the
latter to roll up his sleeves and yell, what
do you mean. sir:'' was merely intended as a
bit of pleasantly, according to Haynes He
was only in fun. When walking up to Bra
dish he said: 'Bradish, l don't blame you
for standing in with Ridgeway and those
other fellows Bradish took this as an in
situation, against his integrity hence his
wrath, which he says will not be appeased
until he has evened up. Toward the close of
the evening, while Aid. Haynes was in the
chair he stated that early in the meeting he
had acted in rather unfair manner toward
AID. Bradish. and, upon thinking 1t over
regretted that he had acted as he did. He
then offered Aid. Bradish a chance to make
his explanation. but on motion of Aid. Loye,
the council adjourned
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-28
The BANQUET
THEIR ANNUAL MEET.
The Railroad Men Enjoy a Pleas
ant Evening"

The sixth annual meeting of the Railroad
Mems association, of 21 South Second street,
was held last evening. The attendance was
very encouraging, there being over $50 pres
ent, many of whom were ladies. During the
evening the music, vocal and instrumental,
was furnished by CA. Sickle. Amphion male
quarlette,, Miss Mary Blood, Mrs. Otis,
Thirteenth Avenue NJ L. church quartette
and Prof. Schmemberger. The report of the
secretary showed that siXty-one visits had
been made to sick members during the year
The receipts during the year. according to
the secretarys report were S3,S04.S1. of
which amount s. l0J had been received from
the railroads. The expenses almost equaed
this sum, as Sl.9S0 was devoted TO salaries
$3.50 for rent and S2S2 for printing, stationery,
etc. The balance on hand May was Si.97
During the past fiscal year Iz073
visits had been made to the room, an d
1856 baths had been enjoyed. The report
recommended that the third floor of the
building be given up on the ground of econ
omy.
The membership of the organization at
present numbers 255. of which sixty-six are
office men and sixty-ive shop men The
rest of the membership is made up of en-
gineers, brakemen, conductors, baggagemen
and other employees of the railway An in
teresting report was read by Mrs. Judd, of
the Ladies Auxiliary society, and another by
j. w. Randall, OF the Christian work done
by the association. Afterwards number of
interesting and pleasing addresses were
given by number of those present.