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Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1883-10-11

The failure of the washerwoman strike
in Augusta, Ga, is thus pleasantly alluded
to. by local paper: Yesterday afternoon
about 5 o'clock the city was threatened with
an event which almost curdled the starch in
the shirt collars of the community and froze
the soapsuds in the bluest veins. 1t was
commotion which concerned the very exis-
tence of society and had it not been for want of
proper head or more thorough organization,
dissolved like borax in the summer sky, the
peace of the State and cause of civilization
would have suffered serious shock" When
a Georgia editor sets out to fill space he can
do it.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1883-10-11
WHICH ONE 2

One of us dear
But one
Will sit by a bed with marvellous fear
And clasp hand,
Growing cold as it feels for the spirit land
Darling, which one?
One of us, dear
But one
Will stand by the others bier.
And look and weep,
And while those marble lips strange silence
keep.
Darling, which one?
One Of us dear
But one
By an open grave will drop a tear,
And homeward go,
The anguish of an unshared grief to know
Darling, which one?
One of Us, darling it must be-
II may be you will slip from me;
Or perhaps my life may be Just done
Which one?
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1883-10-11
Particular About His Society.
[BrOOklyn Eagle,

Brooklyn Eagle.
Say, mister" said a red-headed man the
other day, approaching gentleman who had
Just alighted from car at station to pro-
cure sandwich. Say, mister, are you
acquainted with the lady you were sitting
with?"
Certainly, sir" responded the gentleman,
Indignantly. THAT is my daughter"
Then you must know all about her." con-
tinued the red-headed man, confdentially.
Il say, is them teeth O. hern natural?"
They are, sir" replied the gentleman, re-
pressing his emotion.
And that hair, is that hair hern, or is it
wig?"
gentleman sternly, with an uncomfortable
itching in the vicinity of the foot.
You don't TELL" smiled the red-headed
man in rapture. Il say, does she paint, or is
that her own color ?"
'She does not paint, and that bloom you
are good enough to notice is the flush OF
modesty," answered the gentleman, prepar-
ing for the worst. why do you ask these
questions?''
Because, if all you say about her is true
l don't mind sitting alongside of her myself,
but if you are giving me any steers on the
racket, and I get into it, I'll hoist you and
the girl right up the stovepipe without stop
ping to ask where you come from or where
you're going to-
And when the gentleman lifted him off
the platform with his boot the red-headed
man got up and announced with a smile
that he knew the girl was all made up from
the first. and he'd be dogged if he was going
to set by curiosity that man had to
fight for not as long as there was a dog in
the baggage car that he know was genuine.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1883-10-11
No. ~.
CAMP MEETING POKER.
The Religious Editor Runs Against
Three Jacks s.COld.''
Brooklyn Eagle.


Look here" exclaimed the managing edi-
tor, glancing up at the religious editor.
what is this item on your bill of camp
meeting expenses of $40 for extras? You've
put in grub and rum and billiards and what
was that $40 tor?'
Don't you want TO allow it," grOwled the
religious editor.
Not till know what it's for" replied the
managing editor firmly. Il don't mind a
little leeway for extras, but l see the item
before the audit goes in
well. part of it was three sevens against
three Jacks" grunted the religious editor
Cant l r..ise a jack pot open on threes
without being subject to suspicion when
get home?" and the religious editor
threw himself back and regarded his
chief with withering scorn. Am l to un-
derstand that, when [ sacrifice myself at a
camp meeting in the interest of this paper, |
am to let golden chance pass by and fail to
rescue my ante, just because a managing edi-
tor doesn't understand the rudimentary rules
of the American stepping stone to saliva
tion? %
Hold em cold ?' inquired the managing
editor eagerly.
well, l should stutter," retorted the re-
lgious editor. 1T was my open and l
passed ON three sevens. 1t went around to
the presiding elder, and he popped her for
half the limit. They all came in, and
raised it, Wasn't l right ~
We'll, should gaspw returned the man
aging editor. How much ~
II Just gave him the limit until could
see what he drew" replied the religious edi-
! tor, warming up to the subject. He took
three cards, and then / knew he was draw
ing to pair. A supernumary out of a job
took one, but as he had passed on the open,
1 knew he was drawing to short flush or
straight, and / took my chances on him.
Another exhorter took four, and was sure
had him beat from the start
Right you were" commented the manag
ing editor approvingly.
'The elder whacked the limit at me, and |
shot it back Then in comes the four card
man and tops the gang Out went the elder
on his opening pair of queens, and the super
numerary fled at sight Wouldn't you
have slapped it at that exhorter who drew
| fOurs ?"
-Four dollars to doughnuts," conceded the
managing editor, every drop of blood in his
veins boiling.
"And so 1 did The draw hadn't helped
me any, but let him have it, and back he
come"
"Sock it to him." roared the managing
editor. Did you let him have it back 2"
I THAT shows how much you have played
poker at camp meeting, snarled the religious
editor with contempt. You bet didn't.
called him. and when he laid down three
jacks l never winked, but 1 jumped that
game quick
Think it was put up on you?" asked the
managing editor
Il can't swear to it, but l think the
heather stood to win on the deal,' replied
the religious editor solemnly.
Shouldn't wonder ruminated the man
aging editor 'Ill allow that much of the
$40"
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1883-10-11
LOVE AND TINE.

Love and Time one summer day
Sat ana talked together;
Love took up his lutte to play
And sang in the golden weather.
"Life's fair and brimming cup,
Sparkling. fresh and mellow;
Quaff it gaily, drink it dp,
Times surly fellow!
Time looked up and gazed at him,
Half contempt, half pity;
Calmly smiling, grave and grim,
Thus took up the ditty.
"All the world is growing gray,
Sere. and brown, and yellow,
You'll be older, too, some day,
Silly little fellow"
Love rose up and ran away,
Leaving Time in shadow,
All the golden summer day,
Singing through the meadow
silly. silly. though be,
There's no need to fiout me,
Though the world may laugh at me.
II cannot do without me"
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1883-10-11
.COMING THROUGH THE RYE

Just in sight, and scarce in hearing.
OF the hamlet's busy stirring.
Dreamy, soft and low,
Wave the rye fields yellow pillows,
BOrdered with Il fringe OF willows
By the rivers flow.
L er anon from off their river
steals breath that sets aquiver
All the golden rye,
And the flow ry ccnsers swinging,
All their mingled perfume bringing,
AS il passes by.
Handsome, free from care, and merry,
strong of arm. brown as berry,
He who reaps the grain;
And the sunlight gleam so brightly
on the sickel, swung so lightly
Thinking refrain.
On the apple branches, swinging,
Near their nests, the birds are singing
Soft and clear hard by;
Or the wonderful, sweet trilling
sets the air atremble, thrilling
From the azure sky.
soft the song the bees are humming-
Merrily somebody's coming,
Tripping through the rye.
Sweetest of the Scottish lasses;
she, the barefoot lass who passes
Trough the ripping rye.
On her hair, with gold touched family,
Sits broad brimmed bonnet quantity;
Crimson is her apron.
Blue her eyes. where mischief dances.
Casting most cOquettish glances-
Coming from the town."
And body meets body,
And body from body
Kisses takes for toll,
Telling in the sunlight glory,
Willing ears the sweet, sweet story
Ever new, though old.
With her heart so in fiutter,
How could she protest utter?
Can body guess?
Half refusing, but relenting,
To his plea the while consenting,
Eyes and lips are saying-"Yes.'
No one nigh her sweet confusion
To discover, no intrusion
Need IL body tell? ?"
While her eyes are dropping shyly,
Rosy cheeks he kisses slyly.
Pausing by the well"
Never was ii moment sweeter!
Life ne'er has a Joy eompleter
Than these kisses shy:
Eyes of brown TO blue appealing,
Lst'ning to loves sweet revealing
Coming through the rye"
Red the sun is lowly burning,
Her fair hair to golden turning
AS they slowly stray
Down the lane, through daylight dying
Saucy Cupid with them hieing
Homeward on the way.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1883-10-11
what old viol,us are worth.

A recent sale of violins has created un-
usual interest. The Spanish Stradiuar-
ius," brought to England by Ole Bull, made
by Atone Stradivarius in 1857, sold for $500.
One made by Joseph Guarnerius in 1888
fetched e290; another, dated in the follow
ing year, e245. A violoncello, which be-
1onged to George the Fourth, and afterwards
to the Duke of Cambridge, by francesca
Rugerius, was sold for $3.50.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1883-10-11
Saving the Wheat.

Just when the reapers ought to have been
at work in the wheat fields of Michigan it
was raining every day, and dozen times per
day, and farmers were a blue lot. Sunday
came, and it was a clear, fair day. At Delhi,
in Ingham county, a fair-sized congregation
had gathered at country church to hold
the usual service, when the minister arose
and said
Brethren, the Lord has finally given US a
fair day
He paused here and a couple of farmers
slid out
He has given US six days to work and one
to rest, but during the last week you have
rested six"
Here four or five more went out, and he
turned to the few left and continued:
A farmer who has forty acres of wheat
aching to be reaped should realize that the
Lord knows that no man can worship Him
on an empty stomach"
The last farmer started for home, and the
good man looked over the women and chill
dren and said:
"Old Mrs. Radwick is nearly blind, and
Deacon johnson has no wheat out. 1 guess
the three of us can visit with the Lord so
well that he won't hear the rest of you driv-
ing the reapers and loading the wagons"
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1883-10-11
What Thev Got ont of the Ca,

WHIT L Hcy UOt Out VI tHC CdSGe
what did you get out of that case ?"
asked the old lawyer.
Il got my client out of it," replied the
young one -
And what did he get out of it?"
Satisfaction, reckon. didn't leave any
thing else for him to get"
Young man." said the senior, proudly,
you'll never be Judge There is not enough
money on the Bench for you"
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1883-10-11
Some Facts About Railroads in India.

Some facts about the great railroad in In
dia, the Eastern India Railway, running
from Delhi to Howrah, and Delhi to Bombay,
are given in recent number OF the Railroad
Gazette. The road is more than 1900 miles
long, and third Of it is double track. It's
passenger traffic last year was sixty per cent.
greater than that Of the New York Central,
which has larger passenger traffic that any
other railroad in this country. All this bus
mess was done at the lowest rates known in
the world, for the people in India are very
poor The average passenger rate was less
than two-thirds of cent a mile, or at the
rate of fifty-seven and half cents between
New York and Philadelphia, and S21 from
New York to San Francisco. And yet no
less than nil ety-twO per cent. of the passen-
gers Travelled third class, and less than one
half of one per cent. frst-class. The freight
traffic was about third as large as that of
the Central, and the rate nearly twice as
great. If the Lake Shore had carried it's
passengers and freight both at East India
rates, it would have lost three millions on
passengers, but made twelve more on freight,
and could have paid S25 share, instead of
SS; and yet the curious feature of the report
is the fact that the cost on the East India
road is no greater, and its profit per ton
about twice that Of American roads. Much
has been said of reduction of rates, in order
to admit of shipment of grain to Europe in
greater quantities, for the rates are fifteen to
twenty-five per cent greater than our own.
In other words, American railroads charge
the passengers between Chicago and New
York more than three times the rate on the
East India Railway and the ton of grain
TWENTY-FIVE per cent less
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1883-10-11
SarAines.

Nearly all the fish eaten in Americe as
sardines come from Maine They are small
herring. Sometimes only bushel or two
are taken at time, and at others so many
as to endanger the net The degree of dex-
terity with which they are cleaned is aston
ishing, especially as it is done by very young
children. After this they are placed on
large gridirons and suspended over hot
fire to broil. The boxes are prepared with
attractive French tables indicating olive oil,
but this is false, as the oil is cotton seed
The packing is another operation at which
the little people are expert. A fish is siezed
in each hand and laid lengthwise in the box,
first a head at the outer end and then tail
After the boxes are full a small quantity of
oil is poured in, and then they are passed
to men who solder them tightly. They are
next thrown into an immense caldron,
where they are boiled two hours, thus COM
pleting the cooking process and disolving
the bones of the fish. One of the establish
ments in Lubec prepares about 1000 boxes
daily, and there are nineteen such places in
Eastport, besides many others at seaport
towns. The actual cost per box, including
all expenses is said to be five cents.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1883-10-11

She Got the Response Little Wrong.
She bought prayer book and became
very Jealous Episcopalian. There was one
Eastern custom, however, which got her into
trouble. The members of the local church
with which she was connected, like the Greek
Christians in Russia, were accustomed on
Easter morning to salute each other with the
words "The Lord is risen, to which the suit
able response was, ''He is indeed" or "He is
risen indeed" This young lady on Easter
morning was surprised to hear from gentle
man, instead of the customary Good morn
ing" the salutation, "The Lord is risen."
She made some inappropriate reply and
passed on.
Soon she was met by another Episcopal
friend, who gravely exclaimed: "The Lord is
risen"
YES" she replied, with a smile 80 Mr..
Smith just told me-"
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EVE ~ LADY
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-02-03
Advice to Mothers,

Are you disturbed at night and broken of
your rest by sick child suffering and cry
ing with pain of cutting teeth? If so, send
at once and get bottle of MRs. WINsLows 5
SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEErnING.
Its value is incalculable. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend
upon it, mothers, there is no mistake about
it. 1t cures dysentery and diarrhoea,
regulates the stomach and bowels, cures
wind collie, sottens the gums, reduces in
tammation, and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEEruING is pleasant
to the taste. and is the prescription of one of
the oldest and best female physicians and
nurses in the United States, and is for sale
by all druggists throughout the world. Price
p cents a bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-02-03

In England there is a Lands End and also
Graves End. The family of Graves is very
ancient. One Of its members, DIR. Graves,
the discoverer of the celebrated Heart Regu-
lator bearing his name, is entitled to imperish-
able fame. His remedy Is one in fact as well
as name as we have reason to know personal
ly-Leslev's Journal.
All men agree on one point, viz That death
from heart disease is rapid. The symptoms
sometimes manifest themselves for years, and
then again only for months. All of the thous-
ands who have used DIR. Graves Heart Regu-
lator as soon as these symptoms appear, have
been saved. 1t is only specific for that malady.
ian3Otend&Wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-02-03
HAI.LOWELL.

On Tuesday afternoon ~ Mr. Benz j.
Richards, superintendent of the quarries, was
putting barrel of potatoes into his cellar
his feet slipped and he fell with it, inJurine
his left arm quite severely: but he has the
consolation of an accident policy In the
Travellers.
A few days ago Fred Batchelder hired a
horse of H. ID. Pinkham to go to Gardiner
While driving across the causeway. by some
misstep the horse broke one leg. in conse'
ouence of which he had to be killed He was
worth about Sl50.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-02-03

Francis Goetz. formerly leader of the
Augusta Band, has long since departed for
regions unknown, yet lassie at the recent
catholic Fair was not aware of this. 1t
happened that a gentleman prominently
connected with the schools of Augusta was in
attendance on the Fair, Wednesday evening.
As he was standing in the back part of the
nall, quietly contemplating the scene the
lady before mt ntioned stepped up to him
nmiliarly and exclaimed "How do you do,
rrof Goetz, how is the health of your wife?'
Ihe gentleman was dumbfounded. But
vnen she further remarked that 81 got
acquainted with you last summer on Father
Aorphy's excursion when you was Professor
VI the band" his astoaishment was changed
INTO mirth and he could not restrain from
Aaghter much to the modification of his
new found acquaintance. Explanations
foAovsd, however, and the lady subsided.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-02-03
DtfD.

In Hallowell. Jan. 2s Mary J.. wife OF Nathaniel
Robinson, aged 76 years, months; Jan. 20, Mrs
Sarah, widow Of the late Seth Bicknell. aged 81
years. months.
In Chelsea, Feb. !, John Burns, aged about 76
In Nassalbore, Jan. "A, George G Clark, aged Il
years, Is days.
In North Turner. Jan. 20, Millie, daughter of
Cyrus and Mrs Abbie Young, aged II years.
In kittery. Jan 25 Mrs. Phebe Ingersoll, aged 100
years, months.
In West Falmouth Jan. 81. Mrs. Susan 2. Curtis
aged ~ years.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-02-03
tysxed CLERGYMAN.

Even the patience of Job would become
exhausted were he preacher and endeavor-
ing to interest his audience while they were
keeping up an incessant coughing, making it
impossible for him to be heard. Yet, how
very easy can all this be avoided by simply
using DR. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds. Trial bottles
given away at f. G. kpsman & Cos. drug
store. t&wev6wly.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-02-03

ON REVISION OF THE STATUTES.
The work of this committee has been re-
ferred to sub-commtteeS, each sub-commit-
tee to revise $50 pages of the statutes.
OS EDUCATION.
Voted that school week should consist Of
five davs. and a school month of four weeks
that the high school year should close in
June.
On LEGAL AFFAIRS.
The committee considered a petition from
the two village districts of Winterport ask
ing for a charter of village corporation.
Capt f. F. Littlefield and James Holy OF
waterproof appeared for the remonstrants'
and Fred Atwood of the same place for the
petitioners. The committee will probably
report a bill.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-02-03

N~Chas. Jenkins. at his fish market, op-
nosire the Journal office, keeps constantly on
hand Providence river and Norfolk oysters,
and Scarboro CLAIMS at 20 cts: an assort-
ment of canned fish, HOLSTERS, and fresh
and corned fish of all kinds. His goods
cannot be excelled for freshness and good
quality. Jahi''A
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-02-03

Mr.. White will speak Sunday evening IN
his pulpit at the Cuiversalist church on the
subis,.t of ..Capitsl Punishm ent' This is
the opposition of the hour" subject OF vital
interes: to all. Let there be full attend
ance. All are cordially invited, especially
members of the legislature. Seats free
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-02-03
Marrteo.

In Dubuque, Iowa. Jan. ls, by Rev. 4. Ramsey i.
at the residence of the brides mother, II. NJ. Little
of Portland, Ne. to Julia B. Nightingale of Dubuque
daughter of the late Geo. l.. Nightingale.
In kennebunkport, Jan. 81. Melvin j. Mann of
Haverhill, n. H., and Miss Mary Merrill OF kenne-
bunkporf.
In Biddeford, Jan 27 Mr.. Fred n kimball to Miss
LIZZIE H. Smith, both of kennebunkport.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-02-03
.Iadies' Tonic"

The Great Female Remedy is prepared by
the Women's Medical Institute of Buffalo,
n. Y, and is their favorite prescription for
ladies who are suffering from any weakness
or complaints common to the sex. 1t s sold
by druggists at Sl.00 per bottle. Ladies can
obtain advice free. Send stamp for names
of those who have been cured.
ian3l -t&wly
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-02-03

Mrs. NJ. J. Clark of New Jersey. will assist
Rev. c A. Laughton, pastor of the NJ E.
Church at Brackets Corner, in revival work
commencing tomorrow. Mrs. Clark will
preach at the morning and evening service.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-02-03

The last sociabl- of the course be fore Lent
will take place Tuesday evening next at
Library Hall, Gardiner. There will be no
more dances in the course until after Easter
Pullen's Orchestra will furnish music.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-02-03

Invitations have been issued BY Mr.. and
Mrs Blaine to the marriage of their daughter,
Miss Alice Stanwood Blaine, to Brevet Col.
John J. Copringer, U. s. Army, on Tuesday
February 9Th, at II o'clock noon, at the ex
Secretary's new residence 800 Twentieth
street, Washington. We learn that quite a
number of persons residing in Augusta, will
be in attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-02-03
Worth Ten Dollars

to any family is DR.. Kaufmann's book on dis
eases. finely illustrated plates from life ;don
be humbugged but cure Yourself SEND TWO
3 cent stamps for postage to A. p ordwsy 4
Co. Boston, Mass, and receive copy free'
w. jan30feod&w2w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-02-03

&HMr. John Parsons has secured the
Agency for the Dorcas, SaSony, Knitting
Worsted and Germantown Yarns, which nave
become so popular throughout the East. Inc
shades and colors are just what are wanted.
novl teodl3w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-02-03

F. Z. Baisdell will preach at Temperance
Hall first door south of the American Express
office at half-past ten o'clock \. NJ. and at
four o'clock p. NJ, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-02-03

The New England Agricultural Society
holds its annual meeting in Boston next
Tuesday. Fred Atwood of Winterport. who
was in town yesterday, is one of the Trus-
at the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-02-03

The Rev. Mr.. Upjohn will preach a SER
mon tomorrow evening in st. Marks
church. On the "Ri ght and Expediency of
Capital Punishment. Services at ! o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-02-03

The Governors reception will be given
sometime about the middle of the present
month.