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Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1879-12-25
DIVORCE CASE,
Separation of q R1gh.TOned, Ill.AssOrt.
ed Pair In Phtladelpsia.
philadelphia Telegram; 1Sth.l

philadelphia Telegram, 1sth]
A divorce case of more than ordinary in
terest was concluded to-day by the judicial
separation of Emiline Brightly from her hus-
band, F. F. Brightly. About eight years ago
brilliant young lawyer of this city, named
Francis F. Brightly, son of the compiler of
the laws of Pennsy sylvania, which is the STAN
dard legal authority of this State, was mar
rled 10 EInlllne, daughter OF COL William b.
Mann, leading Republican politician, who
At present is prOthonotaTy OF the court Ot
common pleas. The union is said to be q
most unhappy one, for, although he Was
deeply in love with her, she is said to have
married him in a tit OF girlish plque The
parents of both were opposed to the match,
and Al the wedding reception Col Mann is
said to have expressed his strong disapproba-
ton to several guests, while BrghtIy's father
did not attend the ceremony at all, and never
visited his son afterwards. The young couple
at first went to housekeeping, but afterwards
lived with COL Mann. During 1876 num-
Der of entertainments were given at private
houses in aid of the Centennial exhibition,
and none we're more elegant than those given
at the Mann residence. At one of these Mrs
Brightly met wealthy young New Yorker
named Gouveneur Kortwright, who became
very intimate with the family. Kortwright
invited them to spend the summer at his New
port villa, and they remained there several
weeks. Brightly's suspicious became aroused
at certain circumstances and he brought his
wife home, and shortly afterwards she an
nounced she would never live with him
again. Brightly commenced a suit against
Kortwright in the United States circuit court,
as the latter was nonresident of this city,
for alternating his wife's affections, laying
damages at $500, 900. Afterwards he with
drew the suit upon his wife promising never
to see Kortwright again. 1t is alleged that
short time ago Brightly discovered that his
wife was meeting Kortwright secretly thro'
the medium of friendly shopkeeper. Bright
ly at once said that he wanted nothing more
to do with his wife, and left her. She CON-
menced proceedings in divorce, alleging cru
city on the part of her husband, and Brightly
made no defense. To-day an absolute divorce
was granted, and it is believed that she will
shortly marry Kortwright.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1879-12-25
HASTINGS GIFT TO HARVARD.
The Most Liberal Donation i'm the III Is.
tory Of the College.
Boston Dispatch, 7th.1

boston Dispatch 7th.1
The largest bequest that has ever been
made in favor of Harvard College is contain
ed in the will of the late Walter Hastings, of
this city, which has just been admitted to
probate. The will provides that upon the
death or marriage OF his wife, or sooner, ii,
III the Judgment OF the trustees, the amount
OF the estate would warrant its bei0g done,
and leave a trust tund adequate to provide an
income sufficient tor the provisions OF the
will in favor OF the wife and adopted daugh-
ter, 50 much Of the principal shall be appro-
prlated as shall be appropriated as shall be
necessary to erect upon the grounds OF Har-
ward College a building of such character
as shall be decided upon by the President and
Fellows Of the College, to cost not less than
500, QUO and not more than $3.50, 900. the
building 10 be called the Walter Hastings
Hall, in memory of his father, grandfather
and great grandfather, all of whom gradu-
ated at Harvard College. Upon the death or
marriage of his wife and death of his adopt
ed daughter, the residue of the trust fund,
and all the accumuations of income, he be-
queaths to the college as trust fund, to be
called the Walter Hastings Fund, the income
of which is to be used at the discretion of
the President and Fellows of the college,
suggesting, however, that the education of
sons of American parents who may be in in
digent circumstances would be the most prop
er method of expending this income. The
amount which will finally accrue to Harvard
College as the Walter Hastings Fund is said
to be not far from $500 900. About $10O, 900
in cash has been received from land just sold
in this city, held by the Boston Water Power
Company, which will be applied in part pay
ment of the underlying mortgage, which is
to be transferred tomorrow from the Five
Cents Savings Bank to the trustees
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1879-12-25
Where Nam mas Gone,
Detroit Free Press.1

Detroit Free Press1
was walking down one of Detroit's beau
tiful avenues on lovely afternoon last week.
IL front of an ivy-wreathed doorway sat an
old lady knitting. A sunny-haired little girl
ran through the hall and down the steps into
the street carrying her doll. Her curls had
fallen over her eyes and she stumbled and
fell. had her IN my arms in an instant.
The smile that revealed her pretty dimples
and snow-white teeth told me that she was
neither hurt nor frightened.
'What is your name, little one2'
s'Ain't dot any,"
''Haven't any name? Is that aunty on the
porch2"
mo, ats dan'ma."
swell, what does grandma call you?"
''S'e tails me Puss, but sc tails e tat puss,
too."
''But what does mamma call you?"
s'S'e doesn't tall me nufdn-s'e's done 'ay
off,"
"Gone away off where?"
''To see papa"
"And where is papa?"
"Up dere."
And she pointed to the sky rosy with the
sunsets glow.
'sWhen did mamma go?" 's
"'E snow was on e dround, and sc went
in a sleigh wivoutany bells on e horses, and
danma c'ied." .,>se.as, --~ 80 r..- xA<.e
lam not ashamed to own that tears filled
my eyes a. kissed the child and turned
away, for l, too, had my graves in childhood.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1879-12-25

MONEY is sunk, never to be recovered,
when employed in the purchase of diamonds
weighing (each stone) less than two or three
carats. A stone of that weight will always
command something near its value, even in
times of depression or overstocking of the
market, while in periods Of scarcity it may
fetch more than you paid for it but these
little trifling stones, great clusters of spark
lers, varying in size from chip called
''rose," to others considerably larger than q
pins head, are worth nothing intrinsical]y !;
jewelers., however, ask great deal for them
on account of the setting, when new and
fashionable, and it is when trying to sell them
again that 80 many disappointments have en-
sued to persons who thought that diamonds
were "a good investment"
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1879-12-25
Helena, Montana, Thursday, December 25, 1879.

"Then we dot up and prayed dust well we tould
And bod answered prayers: -n't he dood %
II should say that he was # he sent yeu all these,
And knew just what presents my children would
please
well. well, let him thuk co. the dear little elf,
'Twoud be cruel to tell him did it myselH."
Blind father Who caused your stern heart to relent
And the hasty words spoken to repentf
twas the Being who bade you steal softly up stairs
And made you hs agent to answer their prayers.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1879-12-25

The following communication from resi-
dent of Arkansas was received by pro mi
nent commission house of New Orleans:
''Your bill received; would remit, but am in
bed-shot behind my counter. Will be up in
. day or two. One man who shot me Is dead;
the other ran away. We are rid Of bob and
could spare more. We have fine country"
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1879-12-25
Grant and the Nicarag uan Canal

PHILADELPHIA, December 18. - General
Grant had an interview to-day with Admiral
Ammen on the Nicaraguan canal project.
Nothing definite a. to the Generals inten-
tons can be learned, but remarks made by
Admiral Ammen to personal friends are con-
strued into belief on bis part that General
Grant will accept the presidency of the canal
cOmnanY
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-17
A Pronoun Wanted.

For years we have felt the
want of an epicine pronoun in
the singular number. 1t was a
discovery Of our early youth,
and we have always intended to
publish an article on that sub
ject. But we are too late. A
brief article in the Atlantic
Monthly divulges the desidera-
tim. 1t calls On the learned to
supply the void. We are by no
means learned; but, if no schol-
arly man makes the attempt, we
viii coin a word ourselves, that
will spare the preacher from say
ing, 'Let every brother or sister
examine himself or herself, and
looking into his or her heart,
find out his or her besetting sin,
and resolutely cast it out from
himself or herself"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-17
%;CRatpe E|oetpa g
Art in Heart.

Come, Patrick, clear up the storms on your
brow;
You were kind to me once-will you frown
on me now?
Shall the storm settle here, when from
Heaven it departs,
And the cold from without find lis way to our
hearts?
No, Patrick, no. sure the wintriest weather
Is easily borne, when we bear it together.
Though the rains dropping through from
the roof to the floor,
And the wind Whistles free where there
once was door,
Can the rain, or the snow, or storm wash
away
All the warm vows we made in our loves
early day?
No, Patrick; no! sure the dark stormy wealth
Is easi horne, if We bear il together
When you stole out TO WOO me, when labor
was done,
And the day that was closing, TO us seemed
begun,
Did we care if the sunset was bright or the
flowers,
orif we crept ont amid darkness and show
ers?
No, Patrick! we talked, while we braved
the wild weather,
ofall we could bear, if we bare il together.
Soon, soon, win these dark, dreary days be
gone by,
And our hearts be lit up with beam from
the sky!
Oh! let not our spirits, embittered with pain
Be dead to the sunshine that came 10 US
then!
Heart in heart, hand in hand, 1T US well
come the weather,
And sunshine or storm, we will bear it to-
gether.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-17

" A most valuable, and it
is claimed the most important,
number Of this journal ever is
sued is the american Agricul-
turist for April. A simple, ef-
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forth, by which every farmer can
definitely learn the needs Of his
soil, and how to largely increase
the profits of his labor. There
is also a great variety of timely,
practical articles for the field
and garden, ,~with a full hundred
Original illustrative engr arings,
Ia -ge and small. Orange Judd
Company, Publishers, New \ ork.
$1.50 a year; 10 cents number
of newsdealers, or postpaid from
publishers.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-17

"The chronic incapaci.y Of
the Democrats TO govern" is the
way the "turned-out" Republi-
cansput it. If the Republicans,
when in power, did not show
any incapacity 10 govern, why
did the people turn them ont?
Dis gust and dissatisfaction
came from some canse.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-17

Because a physician insisted
upon payment for attendance
upon the sick daughter of a
Bethlehem, Pa, farmer, the lat
ter committed suicide, leaving
over $4,000 in bank besides a
good farm.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-17

Revolution! is the cry of the
Republicans now. The people
revoluted them out of Office, and
that is where the distress comes
in. Let the revolution proceed.
1t is healthy.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-17
TERaI~.

.S- f'sAa Doflars for one year, tnrs
rsaJfg tx dgcosce, TIVE Boiiars astd
FfIy Cemis If Paymeat be deferred thie =
sacnths. All papers going out Of the county
V be paid for an oGcU,cc.
e9- Single copies, Five Cents each.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-17

Miss Aronnoit, at Marion, O.,
assassinated her father and then
set fire to the house. She subse-
quently committed suicide.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-17

. In all the wide range of dis
cussion in the entire speech of
The New York herald., 1879-03-30

TrNFuRNISHED HOUsEs.-37TH ST, $1,000; <2I
u 81 40, AID st, $vv, ssh 81, $500 47th So SO1
4sh 81 81 20 A5th ~ 2UD; 43d So $500 k7tU $3.50
4an ST. $500 $50 ST.. sooo; tVsh ST.. 81 3bo slsh 81.
Sl,JJO, others; offers entcrtained
j. ED0AR LEAYCRAFT, 7O2 9th ay.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-03

The British campaign In Afghanetan dis
played Its worst side after the war was over
The actual casualties In action were ridic,l-
lously small. amounting to less than usually
occur in an ordinary skirmish. 1t was when
the victorious army was On its return to India
that the real terrors of the campaign con-
fronted 1t. It thus encountered an enemy
more formidable than the Afghans In the
Astatie cholera, which rapidly decimated It's
ranks and against which it was powerless to
light. The bare details we have are yet suffi-
Client to show the force and yirulence OF the
pestilence, and its demoraliztng effect upon
Ine army can readily be imagined.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-03
THE TEHAUNTEPEO ROUTE.

In an elaborate article Of Friday on the sew
eral routes and plans for safe, rapid and cheap
transit across the isthmus connecting the
Northern and Southern continents Of this
hemisphere we merely mentioned that of the
Iehauntepec without entering into any state
ment Of the present condition OF that project,
to the efforts which We're made to execute 1t,
and TO the large interest and important rela-
lions which it bore to our city and commerce.
These should not be lost sight of In the dis
sertations and discussions of tho great topic Of
inter-oceanic communications now engaging
SO muck Of the attention OF the commercial
world. @u
The Teauantepec project originated In the
spirit OF sfvalry and enterprise brought into
active life and vlgor BY the great success Of
the Panama route, over which went the great
rush Of emigration from the Atlantic to the
Pacific shores. The control of that route fell
into the hands of New York capitalists, which
they exercised to their own enormous profit
and that Of the great city Of New York.
Thus New York swallowed up all the COM
merce and directed the course OF all the travel
across the isthmus. The route lay too far to
the south for New Orleans to profit BY her
only advantage OF nearer and shorter line OF
sea navigation. This was evidenced by the
eventual failure to maintain a line of steam-
ships between this city and AspinwalI, which
was established under favorable auspices. Its
abandonment after few years trial trans
lerred TO New York a complete monopoly of
all the benefits from this route.
so enormous grew the travel and commerce
hy this route, and 50 oppressive were the
charges imposed by the maropolfsts owning
and directing It, that the enterprise Of capt
talists was earnestly aroused to the need and
inquiry for other more feasible, shorter and
cheaper routes. The first proposed of these
competing routes. originated with New Or
leans merchant, who had removed to the city
Of Mexico. This was Mr. Edward York,
formerly an alderman. bank president and
large merchant Of this city, who had been
driven by one OF our periodical financial dis
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-03
fed the grant and promised his influence to

fled the grant and promised his influence tx
promote Its success.
This was the last action Of which any pub
lie mention has appeared respecting the Te
huantepec grant and company. It Is now
owned by Marshall o. Roberts, of New York
Time and events have not refuted the argt1,
ments which were twenty years ago urged
In favor Of the superiority OF this over
other proposed routes across the isthmus
which separates the two oceans and joins the
two continents. 1t Is certainly the transit
which would conduce most to the commerce
and growth of New Orleans.
We cannot conclude this article without q
reference to an incident which occurred du-
ring Buffers occupation Of this city In 1862
n bis search after specie and the property OF
rebels, Butler obtained possession of the
vaults of the bank OF Sam Smith IL Go. There
he discovered large bank box, inscribed with
the name of j. Z. Benjamin. The box was
taken to Butler and placed upon his table,
and kept to be exhibited to all citizens who
were brought before him toextort confessions
as to their property and deposits. their vari-
Gus titles, stock, etc.
Here, you see, have managed to discover
and possess myself of all the property Of that
cunning little jew, whose oily tongue did so
much to bring on this war. Here / hold
everything In the world he possesses. 1t Is
full of valuable securities no doubt"
locksmith WAS sent for and the box
opened. It was found to be filled with bonds
and certificates of stock of the Tehauntepec
Company; not another document, bond or
negotiable instrument could be found in 1t.
Sore was Buffers establishment and disgust
at this discovery, and very hearty was the
laughter Of Mr.. Benjamin over the Incidents
when related to him some weeks after In Rich
mond Va
And yet. added he at dinner party when
the story was related, Butler was never
nearer the truth when he said that that box
contained all In the world OF any value that
owned What Butter ever did with this stock
and bonds does not appear Ia any history we
have ever seen of his extensive manipuations
OF the property Of prescribed rebels.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-03

The South American war came to a s,rtden
halt last month for lack of funds. The PsrE
vian steamers In Calao could not leave thst
harbor because they did not have money
enough to buy coal, and the Gillian forces at
Antofagusto could not be transported forward
because they could not pay for the Transport
tation. 1t is learned however, that Chill has
lately secured small loan, and We may,
therefore, expect a military squirt or two
When this money Is gone, the opposing ar
mics will return to their present position, six
hundred miles away from each other, and
starving to death because their govern ments
have no credit.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-03

There is some international rivalry shown
just now as to which country has the fastest
railroad trains. Unlike the question of fast
horses and fast boat crews, this superiority
can be accurately determined. England I'M
doubleday leads the world In fast railroads,
hfty miles an hour being made between Lon
don and York; Belgium second with forty
two miles an hour; the average on American
express trains is forty; In France thrty-nine
and half, In Austria twenty-five and in
Switzerland fifteen and q half. The fastest
time ever made was seventy-two mites an
hnt1r
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-03
telegraph

Memphis refugees in the interior towns Of
Tennessee are suffering almost as much as II
they had remained in that Inflated city to
take the fever. They are everywhere re-
garded rs objects OF distrust and suspicion.
Should one Of them complain of any illness.
he Is straightway surrounded by council Of
physicians, carried off to some rickety hos
pital and there dosed without mercy. Even
II he keeps well. he lives solitary and so-
lated life, as no one will approach him
through fear Of catching q germ or two.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-03

The New York Herald has suddenly come
out very earnestly and bitterly against TIL
den, and Is doing all In Its power to defeat
his presidential aspirations. 1t appeals to
John Kelly to save the Democratic party
from Tilden, and thus prevent its defeat.
You are the only man that can do this, Mr.
Kelly" says the Herald. "With tact, with
good management, courage and shrewd views,
you can easily carry the State convention
And then It winds up with the prophecy and
promise that IT this Is done, we will have q
Democratic President In 1880.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-03

Gen. Grant evidently does not possess that
serenity Of mind with which the truly great
are endowed. He has been sighted by few
British snobs at Toxic, and has the bad taste
to let it be known that he feels hurt at 1t. Had
he reflected upon the matter he would have
been utterly Indifferent. Having met the
Queen IN her own country. and having been
received with distinguished honors, he could
well afford to pass unnoticed the ill-natured
action of a few underlings In the far East
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-03
BODLEY BROTHERS

Have the most complete stock Of Cane Wagons,
Wheels, Cotton Wagons. Bagasse Carts Farm
Carts, Rice CARTS. Small Carts Of every size four
snd saa goa ssaRs psgs ass
Hounds, Wagon Material, Axle Grease, Cart
Boxes. etc. We especially call attention to cur
full-sized sw.dged and hardened Axles. Chilled
Boxes and extra ironing Of all our Carts and
Wagons. Manufactured Ia our own factories at
Wheeling. w. w.. roE1 the best material and By
skilled mechanics. We can give q reliable
guarantee meet any competition and supply
the largest demand.
Dep"f-I15 and I1g Common street.
my2 adp9m
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-03

The next election in Boston for school d.
rectors will show a very heavy female vote
cast. In Boston 5000 women pay taxes on
their own account, and are therefore entitled
to vote. IT ID estimated that fully half OF these
will cast their ballots In November
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-03

Sitting Bull has again been heard from. He
was one Of the party of Sioux which recently
had brush with portion Of the force Of
Gen. Miles. In this instance the victor of the
Little Big Horn seems to have achieved quite
n reputation ma N runner
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-03

The Sherman movement is doing well In
North Carolina A Republican Congressman
from that State declares that Sherman has
distanced Grant, fixed the Federal officers
and local conventions, and will hold the entire
State delegation in the nominating conven-
inp
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-03

Hickman Is determined to quarantine this
year. 1t has quarantined against every place
ON the river, north and south, against CincIn-
natl and Louisville rs well as against Mem
pIils and New Orleans.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-03

1o5; In 1874 and 1875, 154. and In 1876, ninety
five acts, with the same proportion OF acts
which would be unconstitutional under the
new constitution now presented to the people
Of Louisiana.
Thus we find the acts OF the Legislature
during the Radical reign In this State, from
1868 to 1876. to sum UP as follows:
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-03

- That prosperity Is coming again to New
York Is evidenced by the fact that over
1t00 buildings are now In course OF erection
In New York. nearly all Of them In the lower
part of the city.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-03
Total

=.
OF the large number OF acts of the Legisla-
ture during the period named, we venture the
opinion that more than five hundred of them
could not have been enacted under our new
constitution, and are acts Of the most obiee-
tionable and injurious character.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-03

Eleven deaths and fifteen new cases were
reported from Memphis yesterday. To add
to the misfortunes Of the stricken city, the
only line OF railway that has been open for
some days + as now Withdrawn Its trains, and
Memphis is practically cut off from the out
side world except through the medium Of the
-