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Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1873-10-30
Jay Cookies House.

Nine miles back of Philadelphia, on the
waters of Taconey Creek, is "Ogontz," the
residence of Jay Cooke 1t is a villa of the
native syenite of the hills, pointed and set in
blue mortar, with iron verandas. Mansard
towers and pavilions, and all the elegances
afforded by modern resources and improve
ments. A flower walk with beds and terraces,
closed by mock ruin, in which fireworks
were set off on national holidays, in the vista
from that side OF the house where, in great
recess with painted walls, the conservatory is
maintained. From the opposite veranda
there is view of grass beds, sprinkled with
pools and fountains, sloping down to the
creek, which is made to descend in cascades;
and here the mausoleum OF the family-a
beautiful edifice in marble-makes the head
land to cape of timber. The lands attached
to this noble mansion reach about 200 acres
in extent, and are covered to great degree
with natural woods, chiefly oak, chesnut,
sycamore, and hickory. The hills in all that
region are high, and the country strong and
stony, like the native people. who belong to
hardy type of Quakers and Welsh, Scotch,
and old German aboriginals. About one mile
from Ogontz is small turnpike village called
New York Road Station, or Shoemaker
Town, where Mr. Cooke has built his church
"a quaint and attractive specimen of early
went daily to the city by train, Sundays ex-
cepted; and if he ever remained at home,
through indisposition or safety, he communi-
Gated with his banking house by telegraph.
Two small, black Vermont ponies, were his
own favOrite rOadsters. He was good
neighbor-the best ever known in these parts
and plain and cordial in his address. At
home he lived a parental life, being a widower
and fond of his grandchildren. He spent
little upon himself, but was proud of his
residence; and it has been believed in that
region for good while past that he had
presented Ogontz to his daughter, Mrs Bon
ney. The portraits in his house most notable
to see were Mr. Lincoln, Mr. Chase in oil and
marble, E. w. Clarke, Phil Sheridan, and
his own father, Elenthews Cooke, who had
been reinterred in his family vault. One of
the last of his purchases was small album
of Moran's views on the Yellowstone, for
which he gave 81 900. He had a large library,
which he had no time to read; and, as the
employer of many servants, he was kind to
all, but not profigate in wages. His dwell
ling and grounds would have brought, one
year ago, $4,000 an acre, although he proba-
bly, spent that aggregate amount on the house |
alone. His expenses at his dwelling could |
not have been less than 81, 900 week rs long |
as he entertained commensurate with his |
house and business. Near at hand. in quiet |
cottage, lived his agent, General Nettleton,
of Sandusky, the active man at advertising
and selling the bonds. Cooke had private
secretary and photographer, about fourteen
servants at the villa, about 200 employees in
his three banking houses, and vast pay roll
in his railroad and insurance companies He
is believed to have been worth $1,000, 900
when at his highest.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1873-10-30

DURNa the run on the Union Trust Com
pany, Of New York, an excited individual
offered boy fifty dollars for his place in the
line, and afterwards increased his bid to one
hundred cd dollars ., The bey would not sell bis
Of him, however, responded, and said he
would sell his place fon two hundred The
money was paid him Immediately, and the
place was given up. As he walked away he
said to friend :if'ss let us take > drink; l
had only 6ne hundred inithat concern, and /
think haye COME out little ahead
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1873-10-30
!9,~' 9e~ fIs*: 1!sk FISK Bros, Publishers
BY JOHN d. WILSON.

BY JOHN d. WILSON.
One per cent, five per cent,
Ten per cent, downward,
Into the Stock Exchange
Rushed the six hundred,
No time to reason why,
No time to make reply,
Sell! Sell! the only cry!
Into the Stock Exchange
Rushed the six hundred.
Brokers to the right of them,
Brokers to the left of them,
Brokers in front of them
Beloved and thundered.
Bulls could not stem the tide,
Bears could not run or hide,
Few laughed, but many cried.
Into the Stock Exchange
Rushed the six hundred.
Oh! what sight was there!
Arms lifted high in air,
Tearing each others hair
Outsiders wondered!
Nothing would do but sell
Lower the market fell,
"Who can this tempest quell?'
Half of them thundered.
Out of the Stock Exchange
Rushed the six hundred.
"Shut up the doors!' the cry
"Stop not to reason why!
Banks will not certify;
Some one has biundered!
Ruined those who planned the raid,
Ruined those whom fortune made,
Ruined henceforth our trade!
All have been plundered!
Save us from want and c2re."
Cried the six hundred.
Closed were the doors that dav;
Closed on that fearful fray;
Closed Oh that Saturday,
When some one blundered.
May it this lesson teach
"Go not beyond your reach!'
When all this motto preach
Friends are not sIndered,
Back to the Stock Exchange
Come We si~ hundred!
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1873-10-30

The Sioux City Journal says that when
a man refuses to. drink in Bismarck they ''put
head on him. /" .4tastai Too. : 3998E1il
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1873-10-30

THE Boston Transcript states that a mcr-
chant of that city relates the following con-
versation between two bell boys at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel, New York: Pat asks Nike;
whats this suspension of the banksT'
Hist, ye!" Mike replies, 'I'll tell ye sup.
pose We have five cents. "Yis Lave II
wild me-" ssYis." 'sNext day ye want it and
We ak me for H." "Yis." Il tell ye, mo-
sir, I've used it myself"
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1873-10-30

TRAVELLING along the sea coast OF fioriaa, .
a gentleman, noting the barrenness OF M :ne
country, asked a native, "What 40 you nve
on here?" Live on?" replied the man,
'why, we live on fish and strangers.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1873-10-30
MASCULINE PEKILS.

The sSGleam Of the Eye and COnjunc.
ton Of the L1Ps'' as Elements OF Mar
rlaRe Contracts.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-28
ComxxRCIAL AND BUSINESS TICKS.

Heavy freights beween New England, New
York. and the Southwest have begun to pass
over the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. On
Wednesday the first consignment of freight from
New York 10 81. Louis was received by steamer
st Richmond and despatched by rail to the Ohio
River. The authorities Of that road have under
consideration proposition for the trsnsporta-
ton Of granite from the New England quarries
fer government buildings in the Ohio and Mis-
aissippi valleys
The stock of Coffee in the country is only
120, 900 bags.
The Board of Trade of Philadelphia has
eleven hundred members.
1t is suggestive circumstance that, with
perhaps three exceptions, the United States,
Germany and Great Britain, all the civilized
countries, are increasing their debts. The
greater portion of them have been created with
in the memory of the present generation the
great majority Of them are rising, still with q
rapidity which is adding annually hundreds of
millions of dollars to the national liabilities Of
the world.
Frederick Lauer, theiReading brewer, is
shipping large quantities of his ale and beer to
Richmond, Va, where he has recently established
a good market foi it, He ships byi rail to Phil
adelphia, and thence by steamer, the transit oo-
oupying abont SO hours. Shipments to cities
farther South than Richmond are found to be
attended with difficulty on account Of the dis
tance.
Hamilton A. Hill Esq, ,-of Boston, who has
been Secretary OF the National Board of Trade
since its organization, has recen tly resigned, to
accept an important office in London, and
Charles Randolph, Of Chicago, Secretary Of the
Board Of Trade of that city, has been appointed,
dd interim, to fill Mr.. Hills place. Ran dolph is
keen and able business man.
The Columbia Herald ssof the Oath, makes
the following report of the Busquehanna lumber
trade The river il in gsod rafting condition and
about 100 RATS have arrived at our wharves. We
have heard of no sales yet in the water, but from
present appearance, hemlockAwill have to Iyield
dollar or two in favor Of buyers. We quote
the following prices in the yards White pine,
LIST common, boards $55, plank. $50; I'd COM
mon, boards, $40, plank, $45 Sd common,
boards, $26, plank $2S stock barn boards, Il
inch, $26, Samples culls, 500 white pine floor
ing, No. l, $40, No. 2, $685. No. 8, $50 Pennsyl-
vania yellow pine flooring, No. l, $42, No. a. $ST
Carolina yellow pine flooring, s36. Hemlock
joists and scantling 16 feet and under $16, is
feet and over $is Bill timber oak, SSs to $40,
pine, $50 to S35, hemlock, &23.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-28
RECxLEss BANK aAEAeExENT, AND Trs

On Saturday afternoon, New York was startled
the failure OF another OF it's banks, the Atlan-
tia1 The Cashier has hssn speculating, and
among the giant robbers of Wall street has come
to grief, Of course. The amount which has run
through his hands seems to be not much less
than million Of dollars. The capital is all
gone, $780, 200. ditto the surplus, whatever
thst amounted to ditto, deficiency in depos-
IT,, and special deposits, of 500, 900. Some
OF the losses, the Cashier declares, were due
to bad debts made by the bank, before he came
iato office. lz .=,.r=,-t-
1t is difficult to feel any great amount of sym
p thy for the persons who have been plundered
b. this dishonest official. The whole character
OF New York financial operations is so marked
By reckless spirit of speculation that it is not
Surprising to find even the cashiers OF the banks
following the fashion, and squandering the funds
conhdsd to their charge. 1t is simple conse-
quence of their .own influence, come home to
the bold and unscupulous pirates of New York's
financial waters. They have demoralzed bank
ing, and made II the common rule for those in
stitutions to become operators or confederates
with operators, in the rings, and CORNERS" /"
a1d pools" of the stock and gold markets, in
stead of discharging their duties of assisting
the coulse of trade. and advancing the
interests of legitimate business. The
oaly object of bank, it has become
mischievous and false fashion to say, is to
make money. This is not true it is privileged
to make money, only in the course of regular
business, and it owes duty to the public inter-
'ts,which forbids its becoming mere machine
FOR speculative purposes Moreover, it is also
true, and this New York break shows the fact,
that the whole organization and character of a
bank should prevent it from leaving it's legiti-
mate business. The moment it does so, the
whole concern becomes demoralized and the
trusts it should sacredy keep are recklessly dis
regarded. The institution, collectively, cannot
dabble in speculation, without its officers indi-
vidually feeling temptation to follow the OK
ample.
Still further, such disasters are natural results
OF the extortions OF those who control money
Great rates Of interest secured at great risks
and these crashes among individuals and insti-
tutions are natural enough when money has
been quoted at one per cent, day. II the loss
only fell on those who help bring about such a
condition, the retribution would be entirely Just
The thief who does the plundering ought not to
be surprised if his confederate runs away with
the I'swap"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-28
Keep Year Girl. Home al NIsht..

1 have word to say to good hard-working
mothers who don't know half that goes on IN
this world-mothers who bake, boil, wash, iron.
| sweep and scrub all day and go to bed dead
tired, glad that their daughters are young yet
/ and can enjoy themselves.
Do you know where your girls 60 in the eve
ming
oh, yes," you say ito see some young
frier' IS, to spend the evening with Betsy and
Jane and Fanny. You think 30 but are you
sure Other people are as sure of their daugh'
ters, and il you take the trouble to investigate
you will find. perhaps, that Sally spends her
time after dark in running the streets.
1t is fact as any one with ordinary powers OF
observation can discover, that the daughters OF
respectable parents in ordinary ranks of life
who are not properly watched by their eldors,
| flock the streets after dark nowadays, and are
| discreditably bold in their manners. That they
even 'fiirt' as it is called, and allow strange
| men to speak to them and offer them refresh
ments, and that each girl keeps the secret of the
other, that she in turn may keep hers. In this
country the poor mans daughter should be as
much OF lady as a daughter of a millionaire.
At least she should be well-mannered, pure and
honest, as, we are proud to say, most of them
are.
The mere contact with boldness sullies purity.
bad companion has more influence than good
one, and boldness and bad company throng the
city's street at eventide. Keep your girl out of
them.
II she has legitimate invitation out. know all
about her escort. or make her father or brother
take care Of her on the way to and from the
house to which she s to go. II she has no es-
cort and no male relative, it might be best to do
as an English mother would-go and fetch her
yourself.
Never let her contract habit of stayiug all
night with her girl friends. 1t is an idle sort of
way any how, and takes her out of your control
II you have been lax in your discipline your
girl may pont little at first, and lind home
somewhat dull but if she lives to be woman,
and to marry she will thank you at last-thank
you from the bottom of her soul, as she looks
back on the sad fate of some Of those girls whose
mothers had not prudence enough to keep them
home of Digh'a
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-28

Notwithstanding thesgrant of right of way
through the city, both by the City,Councils of
Reading, and the Pennsylvania Legislature, to
the BerksiCounty Railroad, Mr.. Gowens P. 4 R.
Monopoly is still determined to flight the new
line. He has now asked the Berks County Courts
to grant him an injunction restraining the new
ifrom.putting down its track. The argument
is to take place before Judge. Woodward, on
Friday next the End instant
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-28

Advertisers who have recently used the COL
umns OF the COMMERCIAL have made US very
gratifying reports Of their satisfaction One,
who advertised for clerk, came and stated that
he had had letters from alarge number of young
men, several from points outside of the city, and
down the State; lady who wanted a servant,
stopped her advertisement before the ordered
lmber Of insertions had been given, having had
some twenty applications and gentleman who
advertised for boy, says he was overrun by ap-
plicants.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-28

William M. Candy, of this city, and Professor
Gray. of Harvard University returned a few days
ago from Wilmington, N. c., whittier they went
for the purpose of procuring botanical speci-
mens-especially that wonderful plant, called
the Venus Fly-Trap." This is found, plentiful
ly, in section of North Carolina, near Whining
ton, and is unknown, elsewhere. Professor
Gray particularly desired the specimens for the
Botanic Garden, of which he has charge.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-28

The Secretary of the Treasury has announced
hat he will sell 81, 100000 in gold on the first
third and fifth Thursdays and 81, 500, 900 on the
second and fourth Thursdays in May and that
he will buy $5OO,OOO in bouds on the first and
third Wednesdays of the same month Total
gold sales, 10000, 600 bond purchases 81 ,OOO,-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-28

Rumor hath it that Colonel Forney will be pre-
s'nted as candidate for Sheriff by the Philadel-
paia Reformers. Meanwhile a lively akirmish
goes on for the Republican nomination. Sheriff
Lseds has selected his successor, while the Cam
e'onian clans, headed by x-Postmaster Bingham,
have their own man. One term in the place
brings fortune to the incumbent if the usual
Illegal fees are taken, but we presume the Re-
formers, led by the iconoclastic John ]. Ridge
way, will expect their candidate, if elected, to
content himself with honest charges.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-28
Pratt's Astral oI

Supplies fully the want for perfectly safe and reli-
able Illuminating OIL for family use free not only
from the danger OF an explosion, but from the dam
ger OF the fluid igniting should the lighted lamp be
upset. 1t is free from Questionable Odor burns IN
the ordinary kerosene lamps furnishing light IN
equaed by gas satisfactory every particular and
free from all apprehension Of danger. 1t is put up
in one gall, five gall. and ten gall. packages each
can Is closed with metal cap, bearing the manu-
facturers's stamp, By Purchasing these cans with
ranted with the assurance OF obtaining an OIL per-
fectly pure and safe. Supplied, wholesale and re-
tail BY
4. BRINGHURsT q CO., Apcthecaries.
cor. Sixth and Market streets.
wilmington.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-28

The fourth number of the new reli gious week.
ly, The Wayside, published at COZ Market street.
in this city, by DR.. Thomas F. Hicks, issued from
the press on Saturday. 1t has ell-chosen
list Of Contents, original and selected, and the
FIRST page is adorned by an admirably-printed IL
iustration. The Wdystde promises to be a decided
suoceas
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-28
SpEfiaI alnttGEs.
inventors

viii consult their own interest and insure a safe,
speedy and prompt transaction OF their business BY
communicating with LOUIS BAGGER 4 CO., solici-
tors OF Patents ami Attorneys lt- aw No. SIC sixth
ST, N. w (near the u. s. Patent Ofiice) P. q. Box
444, Washington, d. G. All letters inGOsing three
cent postage stamp, will receive prompt attention
aud answer. Bear in mind that apparently trivial
inventions or improvements are often the most
valuable. Copies OF all patents issued, and draw
ings vil be furnished at reasonable cost Our fees
are extremely moderate, aid all are prepared
and attended TO immediately. Give us trial.
marB.1m
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-28
seldIItz Powders.

We call attention to osr Seidlitz Powders 20 uni
yersally popular everywhere They are made up
fresh and pure, every few days and claim them to be
equal TO any In the MARKET fully up to the standard
our special claim to prove which they need only to
be tried. Don't forget the place to get them, at
FOSTNh's DRUG STORH,
Ernnf and Wat afraain
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-28
Delaware CoIIese.

At the recent meeting OF the Board of Trus.
tees of Delaware College, Committee, consis.
ting OF DR.. L. P. Bush, DR.. Hen.J F. Askew, DR.
Allen V. Lesley and President Purnell was ap-
pointed to rearrange the Departments of in
struction. The Committee met at the Clayton
House, on Saturday last, and agreed to recon.
mend to the Board the election of two addition.
al resident Professors. A portion of the college
instruction has hitherto been given by non-resi.
dent teachers We understand the prospect fol
an increased number of students is good.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-28

ENURNITURE AT YOUR OWN PRICES.
III GOULD co. sell the Cheapest Furniture.
GOULD co. sell the Best Furniture.
GOULD Cn. sell the Strongest Furniture,
GOULD co. sell the handsomest Furniture
GOULD co. have the largest Stock.
GOULD Il co. have all kinds Of Furniture
GOULD a co. have the newest PatternA
GOULD co. offer Bargains.
GOULD co. bay and sell for cash.
GOULD CO. always give Satisfaction
GOULD co. have great advantages in Manufac-
turing.
GOULD CO.'S Furniture is the most elegant.
GOULD CO. have Polite Attendants,
GOULD co have wel-lighted stores,
GOULD CO. have four stores.
GOULD CO.,
N. Z Cor. NINTH and MARKET, Nos. 81 and 80
N. SECOND ST., 1906 MARKET st, and 2T2
s. Second Street.
PHILADELPHIA
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-28
Pratt'a Astral OH.

Pratts Astral OIL sold wholesale to grooers deal.
era and country store keepers. wholesale rates. In
and gall cans or By the barrel, by
O. FOSTER,
Wholesale Agent for Delaware,
Front and West streets. vii flel
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-28
giuaufiaI

II REMoVAL,
THE ARTISANS SAVINGS BANK
has been removed to its new location in the CLAY.
ton House, where 1t Ia now open for business
Blk per cent. has been regularly paid on deposits
since the organization of the Bank in 1861 and It ID
the expectation OF The Directors that the profits on
the accrued capital and on the regular business will
enable the Bank to Continue this rate of dividends.
Deposits are solicited from persons in the receipt
OF regular incomes from Farmers, Mechanics and
Dealers, and from Widows and Children's Estates.
and from those whose business enables them te
Keep varying balance of cash, I. ON which, II
placed with us, they will derive an income in the
shape OF
SEMI-ANNUAL INTEREST.
A rule OF the Bank requires notice to be given
OF the withdrawal of Deposits but In all ordinary
cases depositors will be paid on demand.
MANAGERS:
WILLIAM y. hnLKs, EDWARD DARLINGTON
GEORGE W. BUSH, CLEMENT b. BMYTH
Nj. l.. LICHTRNsTHIH. GKORaE g. CAPKIIk
JOHN r MOLKAR NATHANIEL r BENSON,
CHARLES W. HOWLAND, HENRY f. DURE
JOB H. JACKSON, WIN, H, SWIFT
ANTHONY HIGGINS.
WIN. s. HILLEs, President.
GBo. W. BUsH, Vice President
apri4-tf T. Il. TAYLOR, Treasurer.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-28
noyer's Hoof LInIment,

BoVer'a Aoof LInlnent.
j have tested Boyers Hoof Lnment on the feet
OF over one hundred horses. The difference in the
condition of the feet is great in its favor that
would not be without 1t for ten times its cost. 1t
should be properly applied TO every horses hoof es-
pecially IN the Summer when the horses feet are
always in contact with the heated earth, which
dries them up and they become hard and feversh
which produces contraction, coTns, quarter cracks
contraction of the back sinew, commonly called
Knee Sprung" and often from the pains in the
hoofs II produces sweeney in the shoulder. We re-
commend IL as the best preparation we ever used.
IL should be used on every hOrses hoof as commoR-
them in good condition, H. K CONKIIN
Proprietor and Superintendent OF the Continental
Stables, SAMSON Street, Philadelphia.
3. BRINGHURsT a CO., Apothecaries,
cor Sixth and Market streets.
Having been appointed Agents for this popular
Hoof Lniment are fully prepared TO supply It
wholesale and retail at the manufacturers prfces
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-28
Oamphorl Oampl1orI Oamphor 4

large lot on hand and fer sale cheap-laid inex-
presBly for spring use-To preserve mnffs furs car.
pets and winter clothing from moths and verrnfn.
Now is the time to buy Also, the most popular In
sect Powders, including Lyons Magnetic, The Per-
sian and 0thers. Bug poison, Rat and Roach Exter-
minator, Blue stone, Copperas, Alum, Yellow Oehre
and all house-ceaning materials used in Spring
time, ct
FOSTERS DRUG STORE,
Front and West Streets
Wilmington. Delaware.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-28
spefIaI Aotlfes.
Pure Spices,

Gum Camph0r Corn Starch Parma Oatmeal
Cocoa, Chocolate, Arrow Rook Barley and nne as
soEtment Of toilet goods, at the Delaware avenue
Drug Store. w, n ALRICHS.
Whltman's nne Confessions and Jujuse LoEen-
ges. W. n, ALRICHS, Apothecary,
300 Delaware avenue, Opposite the Baptist Chufchl