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Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1879-12-11

Work on the great East River bridge, New
York, is continued vigorously, about 900 men
being employed at the present time. The
work upon the superstructure will be contin-
ued through the winter, except in the most
severe weather. One thousand tons of steel
are to be delivered this winter. The first sus-
penders for the support of the roadway were
placed in position last week. All those:
the Brooklyn side will be in position within
week, and after that those on the New York
side will be placed. There will be thirteen
suspenders on each of the four cables on each
side OF both towers, making 2O4. all of
which will be put up during the winter. The
longest measure 1913 feet. These suspenders
are of steel wire rope, Il inches in diameter,
with socket ut each end. The upper socket
is fastened by means of bolt, II inchesin
diameter to band of wrought iron 5 inches
wide and ! of an inch thick, which is bolted
to the cable. At the lower end of the cable
cast iron sockets, by which to attach the
beams to the suspenders. After the beams
are in place the trusses will be erected. The
thirteen suspenders to be erected this winter
will extend nearly 100 feet from the piers.
The cables are to be swayed thirteen feet
nearer together than they are now, the outer
ones being brought 81 feet nearer the center
A strain of % tons will be required to bring
them together. They will be connected at
intervals with wire rope stays. This will Sc
cure strong lateral bracing for the whole
structure, and add immensely to its ability to |
resist the winds. Sixty or seventy men will !
be employed during the winter. If all the
work that is now laid out is accomplished,
about 100 feet of the superstructure on each
side of both piers will be completed by
spring, except the flooring plank. -Four thous-
and tons of steel will be used next summer,
in addition to the thousand tons to be used
his winter.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1879-12-11

Eureka (Nev.) Leader, Oct. Is.
Tom Short, a well-known cattle man of
Buby valley, who for number of years has
furnished fine beeves to Eureka butchers, the
fore part of last week had an encounter with
large wildcat which came near resulting
fatally to Tom. 1t appears that Mr.. Short
had set out early in the morning on the trail
of couple of strayed steers, accompanied
by his two dogs He was leisurely riding
along rough mountain road, his dogs lit
tie in advance, and as they came to an abrupt
turn in the trail, the dogs were lost to sight.
In few moments Tom heard them yelping
and barking, and at once knew that they had
attacked some wild animal. Putting spurs to
ing the break in the path and coming to the
scene of action. The dogs had attacked a
wildcat, one of the largest of its species, and
were getting terribly worsted. Mr.. Short
saw how the fight was going, and not caring
to lose his valued dogs, he sprang from his
horse, drew his revolver and rushed to the
aid of his CANNES. He had not much more
than left the saddle and was watching for a
chance to shoot without hitting the dogs,
when the wildcat saw him, settled for mo-
ment on its launches and made spring,
striking Tom in the breast, knocking the pis-
tol out of his hand and carrying him to the
ground. This would undoubtedly have been
the last of Mr.. Short had not fortune favored
him. Just before the attack he had also TAX
en- the precaution to draw large knife, and,
while losing his revolver he clung to this, and
as the cat bore him to the ground he made a
desperate thrust and most fortunately the
blade touched vital spot and the wild brute
rolled over dead. Tom lay in an exhausted
and almost senseless condition, but only for
a short time. as q couple of men happening
along and seeing the horse without rider,
sought the cause, found Mr..
Short and conveyed him to a ranch and dis
patched messenger to Elko for doctor. !
Mr.. Short was terribly cut up about the face,
neck and arms, and has been about but little. |
We are pleased to say, however, that no per
manent injury will be sustained. The Wild
cat was one of the largest and most ferocious
Of its kind. weighing nearly 200 pounds. 1t
8 supposed to be the same cat that only
lew weeks ago killed horse for neighbor.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1879-12-11
SCAVENGEK COCkROACH.
From Good WOrds.]


l am often asked whether the cockroach
can have any redeemng points with regard
To Its relationship to civilized man, or Wneth-
er 1t be not an unmltigated pest which ought
10 be extermlnated wherever it is found.
That 1t is u nuisance is undeniable, but that
it ought to be exlerminated is very doubtful
In the first place it is, like the sewer-rat, an
Invaluable scavenger, eating substances which
might decay and breed feyers it allowed to
decay. 1t Is never seen in dry and perfectly
clean places where it can find no food, and
its very presence is a sign that it is needed
Perhaps, people may say that they can put
up with cOckrOaches in kitchens and out
houses, but When they come into bedrooms
1t is time that they should be destroyed even
under such circumstances. COckrOaches are
not likely to take the trouble of going up
stairs into bedrooms unless they have some
object in it, and that object is generally the
Hatter and smaller insects which prefer bed
rooms to kitchens. Sailors are well aware of
this, and that ''NOrfolk HOwards" and
cockroaches cannot exist in the same ship,
and curious instance of this fact is record
ed in the "Narrative of Fosters Voyage in
the Chanticleer "Cockroaches, those nui-
sances to ships, are plentiful at St. Helena,
and yet bad as they are they are more en-
durable than bugs. Previous to our arrival
here in the Chandelier we had suffered great
inconvenience from the latter, but the
cOckrOaches no sooner made their appear
ances than the bugs entirely disappeared. The
fact is, the cockroaches prey on them, and
leave no sign of vestige of where they have
been so far it is most valuable insect"
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1879-12-11

THE manufacture of glucose from corn is
said to be an exceedingly profitable and sue
cessful business, which has recently been be-
gun in the United States 1t is said that it is
being carried on quietly by New York firm.
Glucose is an important article Of commerce,
and is sold to the following manufacturers :.
Sugar reiners, syrup makers. candy and con-
dictionary makers, California honey makers,
TO those who make sweet wines and all syrup
liquors. This one establishment. in 1878
used 5000, 600 bushels of corn for this pur-
pose Its manufacture under the patent pro-
cess is carried ON now in Buffalo, New York.
st. Louis, Chicago, in an Iowa town. and
perhaps in one or two towns in the Eastern
states. 1t bids fair to become very impor-
tant business in the near future.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1879-12-11
Wealthy Men in Leadville.

The Denver Tribune says Up in Leadville
the term millionaire is played out as syno-
nym of opulence. Wealthy men are now
spoken of in that lively camp as five or ten
millionaires, as the case may be. A simple
millionaire is considered to be in comfort
able circumstances, but nothing more The
men who are pointed out to tenderfeet as
conspicuous examples of carbonate greatness,
are those who have passed these fret indica
tions of success, and who don't know within
a million or two of dollars how much they
are actually worth
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1879-12-11

She laid her pretty hand upon her husbands
shoulder. Henry, love, there's something
the matter with the clock. Will you see to
it?" 50 he took off his coat. removed the
face and fingers, examined the interior parts
with large magnifying glass, blew into them
with the bellows, oiled them thoroughly, and
did all that mortal ingenuity could devise.
But it was of no avail. and so despairing at a
late hour of the pieht he went to bed and
slept the sleep of the righteous Next morn
ing at breakfast quoth she. "Harry, dear, l
know what was the matter with the clock.
well" s'It only wanted winding
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1879-12-11
OUR BABY.

From the Hartford Conn., Times
Helpless infant. baby boy!
Mammals pet and papa's Joy
Pride of their fond hearts to-day,
Smiling IN your baby way
At the little world you see,
AS you lie on mammals knee,
Looking up with pink, fat face,
Innocence and baby grace.
What more sweet than baby charms
Nestled there in mothers arms,
Folded to her heart 40 true,
She would give her life for you.
Newborn love ia pictured there
On her brow go pure and fair;
And her heart is full, tonight,
With q mothers fond delight.
For baby kisses freely given,
Thanks ascend in prayer to heaven,
From two hears whose JOY tonight
Fills the souls deep measure quite.
o what raptnrOus love she feels,
When beside the crib she kneelk,
As the evening shadows fall,
Making pictures on the wall,
Thinking of the years to be
AS she prays, dear one, for thee
Baby boy, no tongue can tell
OF things which in the future dwell,
But the God whose smiles endure
We will trust to keep thee pure
Trusting in his love and power,
He will keep thee everv hour,
Free from harm along life's way.
Watching DER thee night and day;
And Gods angels in their joy
Will guide ar ght our baby boy.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1879-12-11

DIR. BYRsDALE said lately. that where as
the death rate among English infants of the
comfortable class is 80 per 1000, in cities
such as Liverpool and Manchester it is 240
per 1000. in some places even 800, and in
Berlin it actually reaches 500. Indigence is
the main cause of this vast difference in baby
morality, he thinks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-10-21
GEORGETOWN.

RoBBING THE CHURCH.-The room of Father
RoccofOrd. assistant pastor of Holy Trinity
(Catholic) Church was entered last Thursday dn
the day time) by some thief, who stole between
$500 and S40O--property Of the church-out of a
stand drawer and escaped. A servant in the
house heard footsteps in the room, but supposed
it was one of the priests. The pastor, Father
Ciampi, was absent from the city.
MRS. JARLEY's WAX WORKS, at Forrest Hall
Thursday evening, with the original Mrs. farley
Mrs. N. II. Camp, of Boston. An enjoyable
entertainment may be expected. See advt.
BUILDING ASSOCIATION.-Att the twelfth regular
monthly meeting of the Thirteenth Building
association, held last night at Goddard's hall
81 $50 was sold-being shareS-at the maxi.
mum rate OF $50 per share.
GRAIN MARKET.-7,0OO bushels Of wheat of.
fered on Change yesterday was afterwards sold
at prices ranging from 145 to 14sK. 1000 bush.
els of wheat offered on change to-day was moi
sold, although the market Is quoted cents
higher than yesterday.
PoRT.-Entered - Steamship E. c. Knight
Capt. Chichester, with assorted cargo for Dis
trict merchants.
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THE COURTS.

EQUITY S0CRT0J,tdge ucArthttr.
Yesterday. Mcdaniel agt Mcdaniel: testimony
ordered taken. Rose agt Rose; appearance or
dered. .Dlgney agt Boswell ct al; do. HUM
agt. Cooper ct al; do. Connolly agt. Lawrence;
order certifying exceptions to General Term.
Payne, administration, agt. Connolly ct al; order
finally ratifyfng sale and referring cause to spe-
eial auditor. Pursell agt Bowley; trustees re-
port of sale ratified nisi. Stephens a2t stephens
ct al; final ratification OF sale. Hamilton agt.
Davis ct al: sale confirmed niSi. Paret agt.
Straus ct al; replication to answer filed. Ter
horst agt. Hathaway; final ratification OF sale.
Thomas agt. Gilmore; leave to file supplemental
bill. Frazier agt. heirs Of John Frazier; order OF
publication Moore agt. District OF Columbia ct
al: motion to limit time for taking testimony.
al. agt. Conley ct al; do. Knowles agt- Dodge
ct al; decree setting aside pro confesso against
VIM. Chapman, with leave TO file answer. Cost
in agt. Langley; leave to sell denied. Best agt
Best; on hearing.
To-day, Block agt. Block; order appointing
guardian ad Item. Mari, guardian, agt- Barry
ct al; order for appearance. keySer agl. Hitz
ct al; order granting leave to Jane C. HitZ to
file cross-bill Best agt. Best; hearing resumed.
CorRT IN GENERAL TERN.
To-day, Bride agt. Wright ct al; argued and
submitted. Fairfax agt. Evans on hearing.
PROBATE CoURT-Jttdge Macarthur.
To-day, estate of F. B. Meek; commission is
sued by register to take testimony as to the
Bond Koones was filed. Estate of Michael Rior-
don; inventory returned. Adjourned to Tuesday
at II O'Clock.
CRIMINAL CoURT-Jitdge Hdgner.
To-day, the jury in the case Of Betty Richard
son, charged with an assault and battery with
intent to kill Mrs Heidenheimer in August last,
who retired yesterday afternoon, reported that
James Grayson, assault with intent to kill Jane
johnson; on hearing.
POLICE EOURT-J,tdge Shell.
To-day, Charles Ross and Page Samson, loud
and boisterous; IS or Is days each. Robert Orr
and Richard Evans. profanity; S or days each.
Mathew Jones, loud and boisterous; S. or Is days.
George Harris, vagrancy; bonds or 30 days.
and Thomas Daley, disorderly; S. or IS days
each. Michael O'Brien alias John Shugrue, in
decent exposure; 800 or 80 days. O'Brian is one
committing rape on Miss Chaney. Elsie West.
larceny of some fruit from Joseph D. White; s.
or Is days. Morris Corners, resisting officer;
grand jury. Johanna Corners, assault; s.. Jul
1ia Corners do. do
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Aniusements. &c.

NATIONAL THEATER.-Most of those who had
the good fortune to witness the first perfor-
nance of ''The Tourists" at the National last
evening were agreeaby SURPRISED, for so little
was known about the piece In advance that but
few knew what treat was in store for them. 1t
is about the liveieSt and brightest congiomera-
ton of comedy and musical odds and ends that
has been seen here since the last appearance of
the Nokes family. Those who enjoyed Fun in
there is even more fun in Mestayer's Pullman
Car than in the VOkes' yacht and by a stronger
company. Mestayer is fine comedian, Bruno
are all good, while Misses Cooke, Lynton, Ref
ferth and Livingston are clever actresses and
fine singers. 1t Is impossible to give an idea OF
night scenes on the Pullman car are very CONT
cal and elected roars Of laughter. 1.-THE Tourists"
are entirely "all right up to the present time"
FoRD's OPERA HoUsE.-"Buttons," the new
comic opera by Mr.. Page mccarthy and Signor
Operu, was performed last night for the first
time at the Opera House. The body of the house
was well filled by an audience capable of judg
ing OF the merits Of the opera Their verdict
was one of approval The many taking airs
and lofty situations were heartily applauded
and encores were the order OF the evening. The
the presentation very happily OF the different
phases OF Washington society in burlesque.
The piece in its entirety is very well adjusted
and especially adapted to a Washington au-
The music is very pleasing. The Introduction
OF the Chinaman is good idea. The scenery is
eAdCtly HttluS anu tnc opera Is we'll SET. Inc
cast is strong and comprises many excellent
artists. The male society reporter might be
modified or abolished. He is unknown nova
days in Washington; and ii eXtant he would
never march around with Webster's una
bridged for note book.
THE THEATER CoMIQUE.--With its well-organ-
lied stock company and the special variety art
lists now under engagement, the entertainment
at the Comique was OF most satisfactory char
acter. 1t Will be repeated every evening this
week with enough changes to prevent its getting
Old.
NINTH STREET NJ. P. CHuRCH.-"Flower Of
ROuSsillon," a descriptive and dramatic tdyl,
will be delivered here this evening by o. C.
Bentley.
THE YORKTOWN CELEBRATIoN.-The steamer
George Leary, Captain JOS White will leave
Washington from the wharf, foot Of 18th street,
tomorrow at p. M, for Yorktown, via Norfolk
and Fortress Monroe, to witness the grand cele-
bration on the 23d instant, arriving at Norfolk
next morning at O'Clock, and leaving there for
Yorktown at a. m, arriving at Yorktown by
1919 a. M; will return to Washington a. NJ
Friday. The steamer Jane Moseley will leave
her wharf tomorrow afternoon at p. m. for
Norfolk, and then to Yorktown to witness the
grand celebration, returning to this city Friday
morning. See aQ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-10-21
Prudent Stock Speculation.

The stock exchange never presented such an
stncF nmerstnns b uUr b aa fap He
been so many fortunes made by quick fiuctua-
tons and skillful manipulations. Careful and
reasonable people only operate through the
combination system of Messrs Simpson & Co.,
which enables those with large or small means
10 invest vest, and realize handsome profits, which
every thirty days. New combinations are con-
stantly forming. From S., $40, $25, $50 or 500,
can be safely invested with splendid opportuni-
ties for quick profits. An Illinois grain dealer
made $13, 22O.41 In two investments. A Michigan
farmer r. INVESTED invest $50 which yeded s He
consin country merchant made s., 246. 16 in four
combinations; and others have done equally as
well. New explanatory circular, with ''unerring
rules for success mailed by Messrs. Simpson
4 Co., Bankers, 40 Exchange Place, New York
City.
$40 TO 800 INVESTED IN WALL STREET Stocks
makes fortunes every month. Send for Pamph-
let explaining everything. Simpson & Co., 40
Exchange Place, New York. 9,16,e6;
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Fg-By the will of the late Henry c. Carey his
collection OF paintings and statuary-63p paintings
ana four pieces of Statuary-gOeS to the Phila-
delplia Academy OF the Fine Arts upon the pay
ment of S13 0G0 to his heirs.
cs-The boat race yesterday at Norwich,
Conn, between Ross and Riley, three miles, for
$1,000, was won by Riley by two lengths in
23161l.
eS Hon. G. NJ. Harding has resigned the pre-
siding judgeship OF the 18th judicial district OF
pennsylvania, TO take effect Dec 31st.
sE"At a church near Augusta Ga, Sunday,
Robt. Mackey shot Lewis Mfmms and then cut
him with a razor, killing him instantly. Both
parties are colOred and quarreled about a wo-
man.
e9-A woman at Tarboro, N. c., moulded the
bullet with which her lover murdered her huS-
band.
cE-Eugene Roussel, at one time well-known
perfumer of Philadelphia, and afterwards extern
Stvely engaged in the manufacture and bOttling
Of mineral waters, Is dead.
gE Several hundred coal miners of the Belle
vile, ILL, district had mass meeting yesterday
Resolutions were passed striking for three cents
per bushel from date.
ES-That her lover was blind and poor was
no tmpediment to marriage In the opinion of
rich Miss Hood Of Granville, n. c., though her
parents forbade the match, and she eloped with
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-10-21

RESTORATION OF hearing
Editor Eue1ting Star:-From the high endorse
mentS with which DR.. Won MoschZisker came
here was induced to place myself under his
care for a case of catarrhal deafness, which gave
me great deal Of uneaSineSs. His treatment
proved perfect success. / consider him ply
sician of great skill and Judgment. think it
but just tribute to him to make it known to all
who need his medical services that have the
utmost confidence in his professional abilities,
and advise them not to hesitate to call on him,
at GIG 18th ST., and place themselves under his
treatment THOMAS SoMERvILLE,
National Brass Works.
WASHINGTON, 18th October, 1879.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-10-21

Mr.. M. Homfller In the chair and j. n. Buscher
secretary, 1t was agreed that the butchers OF
this District participate as body in the process
sion. all appearing mounted. dressed in black
clothing, with sash regalia black beaver hats.
white gloves, white roSetteS and saddle cloth,
trimmed with blue and red rosette- The chair,
secretary and Mr.. John T. Yarnen were appoint
ed committee to wait upon the Market-honse
company and request them to close the market
on the day Of the procession at O'Clock, In Or
der to e1eryP3as an ~ 70 Of
Messrs. Martin Becker, H. Buscher and Chr.
Kenney, was then appointed to confer with the
German Butchers Protective Association for the
use of their flags on that occasion, and another
committee, comprising MeSSrS. Hoover, BuScher
and Keane, to represent the butchers at the
mass meeting Of business men at Odd Fellows
Hall at 8 p m.
THE ATHLETIC COMMITTEE
yesterday received note from the Maryland
Athletic Club, OF Baltimore stating that num-
Der of the members will participate in the ath-
letic games during the fair The Maryland Ath-
letic Club will also send on two teams to play a
game of La Crosse. This game has never been
played in this city.
FAIR NOTES.
Gen. Sherman has Signifed his willingness to
act as chairman OF the committee on military
prizes. 1t is not yet known how many military
companies Will contend for the prizes.
The plumbers held a meeting at Clagett'S hall
last night to make ARRANGEMENTS to attend i'm a
body the parade to the Industrial fair and ad-
Journed to Wednesday evening, when the COM
mittee of arrangements will report
The committee of ten to-day sent request to
the fire commissioners to have the fremen par
ttcipate in the parade with the apparatus, and
at special meeting of the board 1t was decided
to accede to the request. Chief Engineer Cronin
Is to decide what portion OF the force can be
spared and how far toward the fair grounds they
will march. it not being deemed safe to take the
force from the business centers of the city.
The rooms of the association, No. 463 PennSyl-
vania avenue, have been crowded all day by
parties making entries and there is little doubt
from indications that all the space will be taken
I'D during the week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-10-21

"THE WORST DRUNKARD IN AMERICA" has
been hooked in by the Times, OF Bath, Me. He
is sketched as young tramp OF a personal APP
pearance that is rough and coarse to the last
degree. But there falls from his lips the most
beautiful language ever heard. All the stand
ard works Of literature in the dead and living
tongues come readily in quotations the most
choice to his lips, and impromptu verses are
dashed off with snap and bubble Bath mer-
chant offered the tramp, who is graduate Of
Oxford, clerkship, but the Bohemian refused,
saying that he wouldn't give up his whisky for
81 600 q day,
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,HEw Jackson's Best Navy Sweet Tobacco.
To Ladies and Gentlemen.

We wish to call attention to A. Fishers
Chemical Securing and Dyeing Establishment,
ADO 6S 9n street BY
American or European Invention, he Is enabled
to do his work in a manner not to be equaled by
those not possessing these facilities. Ladies'
and Gents Garments thoroughly cleanSed. The
effectual removal Of grease spots guaranteed !!
Through skillful pressing and refinishing, all
garments Will appear like new. Cheapest prices
n the city, according to the work done, and suit
NO dull times,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-10-21

DEEDS IN FEE have been recorded as follows:
NJ. J. Wright to Curtis Winston part lot 80 of
Mt. Pleasant; $. James Parshall to F. f. Far
rar, part lot 2, So 525; $4,000. W. Smith ct al to
A. Small, part lots 1872 and 1874, So. 26, George
town; B. w. s. and T. c. Cox, trustees, to Sally
Smith, lots to Is and part Is and II to "a, s;l.
6l5; S22,091. so. I. II. Irott to Anna E. Tracy,
part 3, so. s97; 600. w. A. Gordon to Cathe-
cy to T. H. Trott, lot B, SO. 81; 81, 500 Amos
Hunt to same, part lot 5. SO. S97; 3. r. A. Bal
loch to Mary E. Swearingen, lot 81, SUBJ so. 241;
s.. 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-10-21

MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issued to Alex.
A. Leitch and Maggie Geddis; Henry Stewart
and Martha Chase; John Green and Eva Nelson;
John w. Collins and Julia A. Altman; Henry
Stard and Mile Tyler.