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Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1873-10-23
How tt Affected HIM.

The New York correspondent of the Tol.
edo Blade had narrow escape. He was, SC
to speak, Gin the panic" 1t came within a
hairs breadth of getting into him. He says
l had terrible experience. Awaking Friday
morning rather later than usual, took the
morning paper before dressed. The list of
failures of banks affrighted me. Dressing
hastily, rushed frantically to the street, and
throwing myself into cab directed the driver
to drive furiously, like the driving of Jehu,
the son of Nimshi, to my office. Suppose
my banker should fail! How I blamed my
self for sitting up the night before until
eleven instead of retiring at ten as is my
usual custom. ''Drive," exclaimed. The
driver drove. Minutes were dollars to me.
To get the money out was now the point
The office reached, l hurriedly directed the
bOok-keeper to figure up the account, and
draw check for the entire amount.
Il will sign it" said, land then you 90
Immediately, as fast as your attenuated legs
will carry you, and draw it. Get it in large
bills. will carry it on my person. 1 dislike
to do it, but self-preservation is the first law.
Make haste" How slow he seemed! How l
chafed under the tortoise like movements of
his pencil. Finally he finished. Then rails
ing his head, he gently sighed, ''Our account
is Overdrawn exactly $16.9 93." -
Then came over my agitated soul sweet
and balmy calm. Then did sink back into
a state of absolute repose, and looked out
upon the surging street with feeling of in
difference that was lovely to behold. 1t is an
to have nothing. Blessed are the
poor. But l did consider it my duty to go
to the President of the bank and assure him
of my undiminished confidence in the solv-
ency of the institution, and to say also that
in case of a run, would not join in it. This
seemed to give him new courage
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1873-10-23
LATEST DEFINITIONS.

The following definitions apply to the late
financial unpleasantness: 4.
Partial suspension-That condition of a
bank in which the receiving teller is on duty,
but the paying teller has gone around the cor
ner to "see a man."
Total suspension-That condition of bank
in which both tellers are off duty, but the
president posts notice to the effect that the
concern is solvent-if the assets are good for
anything.
Fas5ure-Both doors are closed, but the
directors hope to open at least one of them
when the receiver gives up the keys.
Certified check-An instrument calling for
money due from bank on demand, which
the bank, instead of paying, indorses as fol-
lows: This to certify that we are all in
the same bOat''
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1873-10-23
Georgia Girls Competing as Cooks.

The great contest of the Roman Fair has
been that between the girls for cooking
stove as premium for the best dinner. The
result of the contest has been looked to with
eager interest, and the awards were delivered
amid rousing excitement. The best cook
among these contending charmers was de-
cided to be Miss Hattie J. johnson, to whom
was awarded the first premium in the shape
Of the John B. Gordon cooking stove. To
Miss Octavia Shropshire was given the second
premicm. This second premium was the r.
E. Lee stove, offered by Messrs. Seay 8
Walker. The committee found it hard to
decide. They recommended that $50 be given
to Miss Alice Camp, twelve-year old girl,
for the very excellent dinner she concocted.
They also recommended $40 to Miss E. j.
Shropshire. The awarding of the premiums
was very exciting. COnstitutioa.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1873-10-23
A Dog in the Spirit Land.

Mr.. George W. johnson. better known as
Wayne Hovey, editor of Mr.. Bergh's society
paper, is responsible for the following re-
markable story:
Not far from where Stewart mansion now
stands there lived, some years ago, in pretty
little cottage very cheerful old woman. She
labored under what some people called an ex-
traordinary delusion; but to her everything
was real and pleasing and nobody had the
heart to disturb her in her belief. Her name
was Jane Sands, and from what could be
learned of her early history she had been
happily married. On her wedding day, in
fact, while the ceremony was being perform
ed, half grown Newfoundland dog came
into the church and laid down near the altar
An effort was made to drive him from his
position, but without success This circum-
stance, while it was considered singular, ex-
cited but little comment at the time. How
ever. when the bride was taken to her new
home, the dog followed, and finally became
a member of the family. 1t is said that the
rare intelligence of the animal, and his at
tachment to his master and mistress, was re-
markable. Mrs. Sands lived with her hus-
band ten years, when he died. The dog ex-
pired near him and at the same time. The
grief of the wife was intense, and for several
DAYS it was thought she would lose her reason.
One morning about two weeks after her hus-
bands death, she called to see some of her
neighbors, looking as cheerful and happy as
on the day of her marriage. She told them
story, which they only considered an evidence
of mental alteration. She said the spirit of
the dog had appeared to her, and had brought
with him written message from her hus-
band, who was in the summer land She
also said the communication was filled with
the sweetest words of affection, and that the
dog had returned, taking with him her reply.
In this delusion-it may be called such-the
widow lived happily for many years. Every
two weeks the faithful dog made bis appear
ance at her bedside just before dawn with
loving letter from her husband, and patiently
waited for hel answer. Thus dreaming one
quiet summer night she died, happy in her
belief concerning the spirit land, her husband
and his faithful messenger.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1873-10-23

A NEW cholera preventative is suggested by
q French newspaper, in the. form of silk
shirts. It is said that the well-to-do Chinese
protect themselves absolutely from the epi-
demic by wearing these garments, and it rec
comments the manufacture of a silk fabric
for the purpose which will be cheap enough
for all to wear.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1873-10-23

A TEXAS paper says that the endeavors OF
Democratic politicians to induce colored men
te vote for them, remind it Of the efforts OF o
red-headed wood dpecker to extract worms
fromN copper lightning rod. e9a1 R 51
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1873-10-23
Churches i'm MeXlcOs

One thing which must strike the traveller
with surprise is the number of magnificent
churches all over Mexico. Ten to twenty
will be passed by the traveller sometimes in
one day, each with its high bell tower of
carved stone and fine dome, with colored
glazed tiles, giving the effect of rich mosaic,
AS often as not the village round the
church was nothing more than a collection
neighborhood having me into the hands of
the priests and produced this great, useless
building, leaving the Indios round sunk one
step lower in poverty, superstition, and ig-
nOrance
In Celaya. there are twelve enormous
churches to 80, 600 inhabitants. and in other
towns the proportion is larger.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1873-10-23
A One Hundred Thousand Dollar FOz
Hunt.

Messrs. Suit, Marshall, and Cross, of
Prince George county, Maryland, having is
sued challenge to the world for run of
fox hounds, the amount of the wager being
$1OO, 900. North Carolina gentleman (Mr.
r. g. 6need, of Granville County,) has re-
sponded through one of the New York pa
pers, saying: ''I If the gentlemen are bona
eaeesne a sssi e S Magsr any hn"u5s
are better hunters, and superior in speed and
power and endurance to theirs; and l am
ready to run them at any time between now
and the first Of January, 1874, at any place
within one hundred miles OF Washington
City. Should match be msde, Twill deposit
the money. or its equivalent with the Mer-
chants and Planters Bank, Richmond, Vir-
gina Washington STIR, September End. -.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-06-26

V,HOs. GAprNEy, AUCTIoNEER, OFFICE NO. {
Centre street will positively cell this day at iok
lshed ar class Liquor store Parry street and
Greenwich avenue.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-06-26
ATAucrIoN-sALE POSITIVELY THIS DAYrHURs-

Ry MAX BAYERsDoRYER, AUcry0yEER- SELLS
Carpets ra.ior Suits chsmtef su,ts,, Beds,esds Mat
Mescs Fedding, richly carved Piano. Sewing Machines
Wardrobe. Desks Essy Chairs Lounges 0lcoshs. cie
CANT Pier and MAnie Mirrors Clothing, Jewelry Co. OF
entire house. BY ordnr Of Jacob Eger aud 7. Corbt
Executors
ton House. - Kad Broad way. July lS7A
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-06-26
SAL ES AT AUCTION.

Sal ES AT AUCT1UNs
ID. MELLlCK JR, h BRO,
N. Auctoncers and Dealers In New Jersey Real Es
tate, No. 6 Pine street, New York.
will positively and PC rem ptorily sell at apoEion.
without any reserve whatever.
by order Of A. q. Keasbey and E. A. s. Man. Trusteess
with full power to sell the land OF w. j. Pollock,
without reserve
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-06-26

A RCII JOHNSTON, AULT. ONEER.
IN Once and saesrooIn, No. 81 Nassau street Horse
Auction Branch, 10 10 Is Thirteenth street Car.
rage Repository, No. 8 Cortlandt street
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, hOSEWOOD PIANOFORTE,
MIRRORS, CARPE :, &C. AT AUCTION.
day. June &C. at o O'clock AZ No $50 West Twenty eighth
street. between Eighth and Ninth avenues all the Furni
contained in said house, viz k0sewo0d Parlor Suit
pieces; Eieeeres and WArdrobes with mirror
doors and backs; elegant carved anut Dining Room
and Chamber FURNITURE rosewood Piano,orte, all the
feather Beds and Pillows, lace Curtains, velvet and
Brussels Carpets fine French China Glass and silver
plated Ware, together with The Kitchen Furniture, with
which the Hale will Commence.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-06-26

QI GREENWICH AvENUE.-FUkNIsHED ROOMS,
Ct on rst and second noo TO let; Board II REQUIRED.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-06-26

@ HERMAN, AUCTIONEER.-wINEs BRANDIES.
y. Gin, Port aud Sherry Wines. Bourbon and Rye
on Friday June ~ a, i9s O'clock At No y Bowery 80
lucky bourbon and Rye whlskey; casks fine Brsndics
Din bills Apple Jack, Rum, &C. Also 40 casos Wines
and Liquors 20 cases and baskets Champagncs Cigars
and Tobacco. ac Also 30 cases Blackberry Brandy %
Fiske, Esq.. United States Marshal
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-10-23
WASHINGTON.
Am Indian PoW.WOW.


WASHINGTON, Oct. GA delegation of
Ute Chiefs and one Apache from Colorado
territory had pow-wow with the Com
missioner of Indian Affairs this morning in
regard mainly to the re location Of their
agency. A Chief named Omay was the
principal speaker and attracted much at
teptjon by bis costume which included
fashionable boots, stock, and scsrfpin, and
a smiling and jolly manner in striking con-
trast to the imperturbability of his COM
paDions. He spoke in excellent Spanish.
Commissioners Smith had free talk with
Amay and the others, and promised to give
their request due consideration.
Grant UnwelI.
The President is unwen to day and has
Remained in the private part Of the Execu-
tive Mansion. Many visitors called during
the day, but were unable to see him. The
President was complaining yesterday of a
severe cold, but attended 10 public business.
An End 10 Exhausted Sensation.
The Polaris investigation was concluded
Yesterday, and those examined, with the
exception of DR.. Bissell, will leave for the
North. Mr.. Reid, United States Consul st
Dundee, reports that Bryher, Booth and
Mauch, of the Polaris, had reached his con-
sulate, and would leave Friday for tae
United States. DR.. Bissell viii remain in
Washington until new chart of the Polar
ocean shall be completed, aud will tempo
rarily be attached TO the Smithsonian la :
stitIlte
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-10-23
FAT WIVES.

The people in portions of Africa have
many curious customs and sup rstillons.
Among the former may be mentioned the
fashion of having fat wives. Being intro
duced to a great Chiefs wife, Spoke thus
describes her: 81 was struck with the ex-
traol binary dimensions, yet pleasing beauty,
of the immoderately fat fair one. She
could not rise, and so large were her arms
that the flesh between the joint hung dom
like large, loose, stuffed puddings."
The Chief, pointing to his wife, said:
aTbis is the product of our milk-pots; from
early youth upward we keep these pots to
their mouths, as it is the fashion at courl
to have very fat wives"
A sister-in-law Of the King was perfec'
wonder of hypertropby. She wa unable &c
stand except on all-fours. Speke unbiush
ingly requested permission to measure ner
This 3 the result: :,
around the arm, % inches; chest, 52
inches; thigh, 81 inches; calf, 20 incnes
height, feet inches. All of these Sre ex
act except this height, and l believe coult
have obtained this more accurately if l coul(
have laid her on the floor. Not knowing
what difficulties l should have to content
with in such piece of engineering, trie'
to pet her height by raising her up. This
after infinite exertions on the part OF q
both, was accomplished, when she sanl
down again flaming, for her blood ha'
rushed into her head. Meanwhile tn
daughter had set before us sucking at
milk-pot, on which the father kept her Q
work by holding the rod in his hand; fol
as fattening is the first duty of fashions6l
female life, it must be duty enforced Dy 10
rod, if necessary"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-10-23
THE TURF.
1extngton Trotsing AssocIatio


LEXINGTON, KY, Oct. 22.-The second
DAVIS races of the Kentucky TrottiLg Horse
Breeders Association. The day was de-
lightful in every way, not a cloud, and
though not hot, yet sufficiently warm.
large crowd was present, many ladies gra-
cling the scene with their presence. The
sport came up to the most sanguine expec-
tstions. In one instance no less than SIX
heats were run and the excitement upto the
boiling point. Considerable betting and
pool selling on the ground. The following
is the result, and We may add that the track
was in the very best condition, competent
Judges pronounced the course unsurpassed;
First race, Tracey stakes for two yesI
olds, $50 entrance, half forfeit; mile heats,
best 2 in 5; $50 to the second horse by the
Association; closed with II nominations; 3
starters; Stout's b. {. winning both heats,
Ewat anu Patterson saving distance. Time
2:4Si, 2:54.
The second race, Woodford county stakes
for 4 year olds, $50 entrance, $25 forfeit;
$50 to second horse by the Association
mile heats, best three in five, closed with
the following entries: John B. George en-
ters S. C. Hylas, years old, by Alcalde
first dam by Pilot, Jr. This was a wall
over, but trotted in 3:2155,
The third race, purse of 500 for horses
[ that have never beaten 2:45; $500 to first,
$50 to second, anG $50 to the third. Thii
was by far the most exciting race OF the
day. FourIeen starters. The horses wert
arranged in two rows. Six heats. Fina
result: First two heats were won BY Clay
Chieftain; the third heat by Medenick'
Captain Jack; fourth, fifth and sixth heat
were won by Williams Dairy Maid, an In
diana mare. Time 1856, 2:34, 2:36aa, 2:37
2:39a, 2:423. 100
Fourth race, match race for 500 side
mile heats, was won by Macy's Chief, dis
tancing Herit's b. c. in the first heat. lin
2:49.
Goldsmith Maid Against Time.
At Dexter Pa-k to-day Goldsmith Mai
trotted race against time. She went !
harness and was accompanied by runnin
horse, and trotted three heats, the trst penn
merely dogged to warm her up, the Weathe
being chilly, with high wind. The follow
ing is the tina of the three heats: 2:zS:
2:lS. 9TH.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-10-23
NEW YORK.
YeIIOH Fever Down Town.

NEW YORK, Oct. 23-Patrick Heney
Iaborer of 70 Washington street was found
this morning suffering from yellow fever.
Hevas removed to Blackwell Island and
a disinfecting corps set at work on the prem
ises. The case is supposed to re bad one.
100000.
Nine canal boats were lost in the storm
the other night involving loss OF 100000
dollars.
FOrgers of Influential Connections.
Four men are reported arrested, on char
ges connecting them with the recent i'm
mense forgeries of New York Central
bonds. The evidence against them Is said
to be furnished by the engrsver who made
the plates from which the forged bonds
were printed.
LATER.-The names Of the ARE steC
forgers are Frank Gleason, Geo. Wilkes
and Andrew Roberts, of this city, anC
Geo. C. Olmstead, Of Staten Island. The
detectives say that in order that the me1
arrested might not be able to hold com
munication with influential friends who
have often served them before under simi
lar circumstances, the arrest and place of
confinement of the men were kept secre
until their indictment could be secured
from the grand jury. This it is believe
was accomplished yesterday.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-10-23
New YORK CITY Banks.
THE FIRE BRIGADE.
CANT. stockeII Heard From

BALTIMORE, Oct. 22.-The National
Convention of Chief Engineers OF the IRE
departments of the United States met this
morning. Chief Hill, of Cleveland, sub
mitted report on fire escapes actually ser
yiceable for invalids, women and children.
The report was recommitted with authority
to memorialize Congress to adopt necessary
measures to stimulate inventors in this re-
spect.
Chief Stocken, of Nashville, reported on
the regulation of the storage of infsmable
material and the use of same for heating
purposes and the exclusion of rubbish liable
to spontaneous combustion.
A report was presented on the organiza-
ton AID discipline of fire departments and
the Importance of separating them from po-
litical influence, deprecating annual changes
in the fire departments and recommending
term of three years. service with thorough
discipline.
Delegates representing the underwriters
were placed on the permanent committees
and after ths customary votes OF thanks the
Convention adjourned sine die. The del
egstes then took the train for Washington
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-10-23
Condensed TeIegrams.

The Union Pacific reports all prepara-
tious completed against snow blockades
this winter.
-Four inches of snow fell in Minnesota
yesterday. ,,.-. :.
New York engineers and machinists, IN
view of the panic, propose settling all dis
pu.es with employers by arbitration.
Chicago is TO have thirteen additional
car iers and a postofflce station at the stock
yards. .o,.. -.
The Masonic Grand Lodge Of Ohio have
voted Memphis $500, and il necessary every
lodge in the State VIII subscribe 1urther'
JOS Medill at Mansion house inquet
Yesterday took occasion TO thank LONDON
for her contributions TO Chicago two years
agn. ..,-.,-e,., - .bo Ticb.
b7roe case will close to-day.
Henri RocheforL's estate realizes aDout
$3.50 for bis family. His vast earnings on
III Lq,aterne, ETC., have gone no one knows
wee. .,;.,s. .ho
Federal Government of Mexico, pu' aggslhsU
the tyranny of the S ale Governor.
Liverpool shipped half mhllon Inote
gold to New York yesterday LlVerpooI
Wasts cottog, panic or no panic ,o.,.
Montgomery (Als.) reports one ueSIl
from yellow fever yesterday.
A man named Jas. Manning, sIrangel
from the East. fell between two cars on the
0. Il NJ. Il. Il. at Louisville yesterday, SnO
was literally torn to pieces.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-10-23
STOKES DEFENCE.
His Father and Mother on the stand

His Father and Mother on the StRn0.
NEW YORK, Oct. 22-At the Stokes trial
to-day, testimony was given to show that
he lived in dread OF bis life from Fisk.
The father of Stokes testified to insanity
affecting numbers Of the family, aud how
wild and excited looking the prisoner was
betimes when speaking of Fisk, often as
serting that be was followed by his ennis
sSries.
Elizabeth CooDey, new witness and
scrubbsr in the Grand Central hotel, at the
time of the shootin swore she saw Stokes
come around the elevator, walk along the
hall and 90 down the ladies' staircase; then
a voice cried out, ''Don't FIRE." aud then
there was q shot. Witness got alarmed,
took up her pail and ran up the stairs.
Did not see Tommy Hart the hall.
Additional testimony was given to prove
that Fisk carried 8 pistol; and DR.. Fisher
related the story of the probing OF the
wound and chloroforming OF Fisk after he
was shot.
The cross-examination of DR.. Fisher
gave rise to numerous arguments by coun-
sci and the customary number Of objections
and exceptions. The witness considered
wounds in the abdomen generally fatal. A
druggist testified to the quantities OF medi'
cine ordered for Fisk. The mother of the
prisoner repeated her testimony given on
previous trials, and q Newark lawyer who
had been in the suits against Fisk, testified
to what he termed the unscrupulous and
dangerous character of the man.
On cross examination DR.. McCready saiC
the symptoms indicated that death eEsued,
not from the shock, but of q narcotic drug
administered, and he should MT attribute
death to the wound He WIS examined a
length in reference to narcotic poisons,
when Dos Passos presented in behalf OF th'
prisoner petition for a writ OF haoeas cor
pus ad testifcandum for the production ol
important witnesses.
Judge Davis granted the writ, returnabis
tomorrow morning.
DIR. Carnachan, former health office
of this port, saw Fisk after be w's wound
ed; says be saw no symptoms that the MAJ
died of the shock, but from coma caused
by opium administered. Whether th
wound was fatal or not, the immediat
cause of death was coma.
The Court then adjourned at P. M.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-10-23
snrhsmlth maId AgaInst TIme.
THE FARMERS.
I'm convention az Chicago

CHIC AGO, Oct. ga mass convention
of the farmers of the Northwest assembled
in McCormack's hall this evening IN pur,,
suance of call issued by che State Centrai
Commit ee of the Illinois Farmers Assocla-
tion to discuss the transportation question
aud other matters affecting agricultural IN
terests. The attendance for first meeting
was very large, delegates being present
from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin,
Michigan and Nsw York. The morning
session was occupied with the preliminary
details of organization.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-10-23
THE EASTERN FLOODS.
,Eugiue. Submerged

Maine-Factory Engines Submerged
BRUNSWICK, Me, Oct. 22,-The An
droscoggin is higher than at any time since
the freshet of 1869. At Auburn the fac.
tories had to stop work, the engines being
submerged and many buildings surrounded
by water. The Dead River bridge, on the
Androscoggin Railroad, is washed away
and passengers and mails have to be trans
ferrPd.