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Helena weekly herald., 1884-06-12
Finger.BOWls in Nevada.
VIRGINIA EnterUrise.

Virginia Enterprlse.]
The fnger-bOwl is tabooed, according to
a society journal. Many years ago dis
tinguished French gourmet declared that
the use of this appliance. indicated igno-
rance of the art of eating, since an accom-
plished master of the knife and fork would
never soil his fingers at the table. This has
always been the COmstock notion. Meadow
Lake was the only mining town on the
Pacific coast that stuck up for the finger
bowl. The town is now dead. 1t may be
that the finger-bowl killed it. 1t is said
that in early days few finger-bowls were
in use in Johnstown. Well, it may be So
the town has been dead for many years.
Helena weekly herald., 1884-06-12
PATHS EARLY COURTSHIP.
How the RumOr of Her BetTOthal to
TAG Marquis of CauX Became
Fact.

From Fourteen Years with Patti
There is a story of the Sunday evening
meetings at PATHS home during the winter
after she had returned from her London
season. From these gatherings Nilsson
was seldom absent, and among the most
diligent visitors were Gustave DOre, the
Nicomte Daru, Baron ST. Armand and Mar
quis de Caux, who were such inseparables
that they were called the "three-leayed
clover"
Adeline looked forward to the meeting
with the Marquis with glad excitement.
He did not keep us waiting long, but the
meeting was also parting. The Marquis
had to 60 with the Empress Eugene to
Biarritz, and as he expected to remain for
a considerable period, he asked permission
to write to Adelina and receive intelli-
gence concerning her. This permission
was given with the understanding that the
correspondence was to pass through my
hands, and was to be conducted by the
Marquis and myself. l had to report the
smallest details of the happenings to Ade-
lima, and his excellent pen gave us the
most piquant descriptions of all that went
on in Biarritz.
One evening, it was after the perform
ance of "Traviata," the Marquis remained
with us after few friends had departed
from Adelinas dressing room. AS he al
ways repeated conscientiously the town
gossip to us, Adelina turned smilingly to-
wards him and asked:
We'll, Marquis, what is there new
What is Paris talking abOut?"
THE newest thing" was the answer, lis
that we are engaged"
l must admit that this answer startled
me, and l looked at Adelina with my
curiosity on tension. Her features seemed
enlivened by an inexpressible loveliness.
Smilingly she said to the Marquis:
''And why not? l hope it would not be
unpleasant for you"
At first embarrassed, then joyfully
moved, the Marquis was only able to stam-
mer the words:
"No, certainly not. l would be the hap
piest of mortals il it were true"
Blushingly Adelina extended her hand
to the Marquis, who was almost beside
himself with joy, while she said:
Il, too, would be happy"
Wildly the Marquis pressed the proffered
hand to his lips, intoxicated with joy, he
clasped Adelina in his arms, then hurried
away speechless. But Adelina, in a warm
embrace, whispered the confession to me.
Il an very happy"
Helena weekly herald., 1884-06-12

The Providence (R. L. ,Jouranal says:
"Those who have never seen Mercury will
find the present an unusu Ally favorable
opportunity for picking him up. Those
who have seen him will be sure to enjoy
the pleasure of beholding him once more.
He has a marked character of his own, and
not a star in the armament can compare
with him in brilliancy when under the
same light He twinkles and sparkles and
changes color. On Tuesday evening he
was at first white, then yellow, then rosy
red, and shone with such an intensity that
it was easy to realize that he travelled in
region where the suns light and heat are
seven times greater than he bestows on our
planet"
Helena weekly herald., 1884-06-12
Bad Politics in Boston.

A Democratic city government in Bos-
ton has been followed by tax rate of
$3.50 per 81, 900 to pay tax levy of S12,-
100000; both the largest since Boston be-
came city, and the first $4 above last
year. In all seaboard cities except New
York, real estate is steadily falling in tax
able valuation, although each year sees
more buildings piled on it. The valuation
of Boston in 1874 was S79S,755,O5O; it is
only $6S2,O00,O00 now; S116,0O0,0O0 less
81 in Sl2. Bad politics is an expensive
luxury under these circumstances, and
Democratic politics is almost invariable
bad politics, or Republican city bonds would
not stand higher than Democratic city
bonds
Helena weekly herald., 1884-06-12
SARATOGA.

These famous waters smell like-well
These Saratoga waters may
Taste lust a little Of the day
OF judgement; and the sulphur smell
Suggests, along with other things,
A climate rather warm for springs.
But restful as "A twilight song
The land where every lover hath
A spring, and every spring path
To lead love pleasantly along.
Oh there be waters, not OF springs
The waters wise King David sings.
Sweet is the b. cad that lovers eat
In secret, sang on harp of gold
Jerusalems high kirg of old.
The stolen waters they are sweet!
Oh, dear, delicious piracies
OF kisses upon loves high seas
The old traditions of our race
Repeat for aye and still repeat;
The stolen waters still are sweet
As when King David sat in place,
All purple robed and crowned in gold
And sang his holy psalms of old.
Oh, to escape the searching sun;
To seek these waters ever sweet;
To see her dip her dimpied feet
Where these delicious waters run
To dip her feet nor slip nor fall,
Nor tinge her garment hem at all;
Nor soil the whiteness of her feet,
Nor stain her whitest garments hem
Oh singer of Jerusalem,
ou sang sweet, so wisely sweet!
Shake hands shake hands guess you knew
For all your Psalms, a thing or two.
Joaquin Miller, in Courier-Joundt.
Helena weekly herald., 1884-06-12
Better Taste Wanted.
Merchant Traveller.

"My DEAR said Mr.. Pidgeon to his
aesthetic wife, "did you hear about Jenkin-
son coming home drunk the other night
and whipping his wife"
mo, indeed. Can such thing be pos
sible?"
"Yes he beat her black and blue"
BLACK and blue ~
That's what | was told"
kind heaven! What was the man
thinking of? Doesn't he know that such
a combination of colors is in hOrrid taste
for this season of the year 2"
Helena weekly herald., 1884-06-12
A Sensible Man.
Texas Siftings.

A man from the country stepped into
gun shop on Austin avenue to buy gun.
Several muzzle-loading guns were shown
him, but he said he preferred preecn-
loader
II suppose you prefer breech- loader on
account of it being easier and quicker 70
load ?" !,
"No, it's not that, particularly. had
an old musket that loaded at the muzzie,
but one day Invent off at the breech ana
nearly blew my head off. Instead OF . 3
gun that loads at the muzzle and goes on
at the breech, want one that l can ioaG
at the breech and fire off at the other END.
Helena weekly herald., 1884-06-12
FacetiOusness of Furniture.
Boston Bulletin

II must have some rest this summer"
said the clock 81 am all run down"
81 think need country seat" said the
easy chair, leaning on his elbow.
Il am getting played out" said the
piano: "a little fresh air would be good
thing for me-"
That's what l want" said the sofa; "a
lit lie fresh air at the springs"
II should like to 60 with the sofa and
lounge in the woods" said the fOotstoOl.
"If my legs were stronger" " said the table,
81 should 60 to the, country for some
leaves"
Country board is always so plain,
growled the side-board; nobody that is
knobby or polished there" ~,
LET me reflect" said the mirror; they
have very plain-looking lassies there, too,
do they not?"
''You make me plush" said the divan-
and here the housemaid closed the folding
doors and shut them all up.
Helena weekly herald., 1884-06-12
9uffalo Courier. |

1t is the custom to regard the bowling
of dog at noise, such as that caused by
ringing bells, blowing a horn or playing
piano, as an evidence of canine diapprOval.
Observation, however, seems to indicate
that it is rather an indication of the dogs
crude love of harmony and desire to join
in, although his abilities as singer do not
keep pace with his praisewOrthy inten-
tions. When he hOwls under these cir
cumstances there is no evidence of dis
pleasure visible. In fact he would be more
likely to display anger or excitement by
barking.
Helena weekly herald., 1884-06-12

-. Prof Maspero, according to the London
i'mes, has discovered, between Thebes and
1A.ssioot, what is thought to be the Panopo-
lis of the ancient Greeks, the Khemnis of
lne Egyptians In catacomb already ex-
plored l29 mummies have already been
found. 1t is thought that 5000 will be
unearthed. A harvest of papiri, Jewels
and funeral treasures is expected.
Helena weekly herald., 1884-06-12

The Shah's government proposes to con-
meet, at its own cost, the Black. and Cas-
plan Seas with the Persian Gulf by means
of railway through Persia from Recht,
situated within few miles of the Persian
side of the Caspian Sea, to AboOsher on
the Persian Gulf Such connection, it is
thought, will increase Russian commerce
on the Indian Ocean at the rate of so pei
cent. above its present amount, and put
into Russian pockets for freight over S22,-
100000 year.
Helena weekly herald., 1884-06-12
Making Merchandise Of the AIR.

Four large cold-storage warehouses are
now in operation in New York city, and 1t
is said that the time is not far distant when
cold air will be served in pipes throughout
the city, just as gas and water are now.
One of the novel features of the new
Washington Market, now being constructed,
is a network of pipes running through the
building through which frozen air VIII De
furnished to the different meat stands.
Helena weekly herald., 1884-06-12
Poor Dear.
TBoston Transcript. !

Mrs Squint-Dear me, Mrs. Blunt, how
is it YOU contrive to hold your age so we'll?
l declare you look as young as you did
twenty years ago.
Mrs Blunt don't know unless 1T Is
that escape great deal of care by at.
tending to nobody's business but my own!
Mrs. Squint-Yes, that may be it; but,
poor dear. you can't fnd much pleasure
in living, can you?"
Helena weekly herald., 1884-06-12
Artificial Island.

The ambitious project of constructing an
island in Lake Michigan, opposite Chicago,
is seriously to be undertaken this summer.
The magnitude of this venture can be un-
derstoOd when it is known that the plans
contemplate an area of forty acres. This
island is to be guarded by breakwater
seventeen feet in hight. 1t is to be placed
one mile from the shore, where the depth
of water averages eighteen feet. On the
shore side is to be a land-lOcked harbOr OF
seven acres. to admit lake crafts of any
size. The land is to be formed of sand
and clay dredged from the lake. The face
of the island is to be irregular, and the
summit of the gradual swell is to be the
site for a grand hotel. The projectors
number several experienced engineers, who
have made their estimates on total ex-
penditure of $2,0OO,OOO. 1t is thought
that the resort will prove popular as a
place for summer cottages.
Helena weekly herald., 1884-06-12
The Grandest Stairway in the World

The Grandest Stairway in the World.
The Calivaro Hill, just west of the city
of Caracas, the scene of battle between
the Spaniards and patriots, in June, 1921,
has been made into beautiful park.
Going up the mount is what believe to
be the most magnificent stairway in the
world I have never seen anything ap-
preaching it, in stateliness and beauty, in
Europe 1t is of sandstone, 100 feet wide
and so feet high. The park cost So, ,OOO,OO
The crest is 600 feet higher than the level
of the city, and is surmounted by statue
of the "Great President" Guzman Blanco,
the "illustrious American" as he is called,
who has done so much to pacify and build
up the country. He may have made money
during this working, but the people GER
tainly have the Improvements. He IS
worth about S15,OOO,0OO.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-10-16
THE PHILADELPHIA "TlMEs" THINKS
The Result Drawn Battle Slightly In Fa-
vor of the Democrats.

The Result Drawn Battle Slightly In Fa-
vor of the Democrats.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, October lj.-The
Times says: "Ihe October elections pre-
sent fairly drawn battle in results, with
the prestige Of the greater victory with the
least effort on the side of the Democrats.
With incomplete returns from Ohio, enough
are at hand 10 warrant the Republicans in
claiming the State by over $4,000 mojority.
and the scattering returns from West Nir-
ginia indicate from 5000 to 1000 Demo
cratic majority, much the largest majority
ever giver against the combined Repubh-
can and Greenback vote The vote Of New
York will now decide the great Presidential
battle of 1884, as it settled the desperate
struggle of 1880, and it is evident that the
present current of sentiment in that State
must be materially changed to give
Blaine a reasonable hope OF defeat:
ing Cleveland. 1t is possible that local
complication may give New York to Blaine
as it was possible for like complications to
give Ohio to the Democrats and West Nir
giEia to the Repubi,s s; but the States
prove that national issues are paramount tC
local complications and New York is not
likely to be an exception. Present outlook
promises a majority of from 10000 to So
900 for Cleveland in New York and the
aspect of the contest must be essentially
changed if Grover Cleveland shall not be
elected President in November
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-10-16
NEW YORK HsRALD's OPINION.


Victory Won by Indiana Methods and
"SOap."
NLw YoEE, October l5.-The New ork
Herald says: "The net result Of the most
desI crate canvass ever made by the Repub
licars, can scarcely raise their hopes Of
ayorabEe result in November. In Octo,
Der, 1880, the Republicans carried Ohio
by 1905. In that year they
spent their huge corruption fund mainly
in Indiana then an Obtober State, which
they carried by Dorsey's administration Of
soap and new 81 bills This year under
the management of an Indiana politician,
Pension Commissioner Dudley, the Repub,
lican Indiana methods and soap we're con.
centrated in Ohio. Mr.. Blaine was par,
AIDED over the State. In Cincinnati
as the Herald correspondent relates,
5000 Republican Deputy United States
Marsbals, an army of disreputables, large
portion of them not even inhabitants Of
Ohio, we're given control of the polls and
will, of course, be paid out Of the United
States Treasury for the scandalous and
murderous partisan work, and the Republi.
can headquarters were actually in the
custom house, as they used to he in New
Orleans in the old and corrupt carpet-bag
days"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-10-16

through the streets The whole forenoon
has witnessed no abatement in the interest
This Settles Il.
TOLEDO, October l5.-The corr lete,
though unofficial vote Of Lucas coun,y on
Secretary Of State and Congressman, as re-
ceived BY the Republican county com nit.
tee, Is as follows: Robinson STA, New
man 1906, Romeis S,s0l, Hurd 7,243.
The Ohio Majority.
CoLUNBUS, October l5.-Unofficisl re-
turns have been received from all the,coun-
ties OF Ohio but the 6ve following: Carroll,
Geauga, Lorraine, Medina and Trumbull
These counties in 1888 all gave Republican
majorities aggregating 1912. The'follow
ing counties show unofficial majorities on
the State ticket
Ashtabula 4,3i3, Athens 1900, Belmont
30, Champaign l,04, Clarke 1000, Cler.
mont 73, Clinton l,472, Columbiana 2,2lS.
Cuyahoga 1896, Delaware 420, Fsyette
l,053, Fulton $50, GslEa 2,l00, Greene
1900, Guernsey 7S6, Hamilton,
r2,258, Hardin 39l, Harrison 645,
Huron ,l69, Jackson 67s, Jefferson 1872,
Lake 1862, Lawrence 1890, Logan LIS,
Lucas al9, Madison l5i, Mahoning 1883,
Meigs l,4sl, Miami 925, Morgan 490, Nor,
row 420. Noble 2S9, Portage 626. Prebble
2s3, Scioto 72l, Summit LOO, Union |, ISL,
Vanwert 200, Warren Las, Washington
los, Wood 600. Total Is,
The following counties give Democratic
msjorities:
Adams IT. Allen 1853. Ashland 100,
Auglaise 1000. Brown LOO, Butler 1850,
Coshocton 7lO, Crawford 2.2l3, Darke
l,222, Defiance LOO. Erie 90l, Fairfield
l,S32, Franklin 92s, Hancock 300, Henry
1875, Hooking 1913, Holmes 2,lO6,
Knox, Is, Licking 1873, Marion
Montgomery 59j, Muskingum %. Ottawa
1896, Paulding 81, Perry l25, Pickaway
1850, Pike 579, Putnam 1872, Richland
l,27O, Ross l47 Sandusky CO.., Seneca
l,2l5, Shelby l,22s, Stark $50 Tuscarawss
1000, Vinton lss, Wayne i26, Williams 81,
Wyandotte 1852. Total IL sos.
Adding TO the above the majorities Of
1888 in the five counties unheard from
gives a net Republican plurality Of l0,679
The five counties will probably increase the
majorities Of 1882, so that the plurality will
reach about 10000. Republican Congress
men have been elected in the First, Second
Eighth, Ninth. Tenth, Twelfth. Fourteenth,
Seventeenth, Eighteenth, Ninteenth and
Twentieth Districts, total IL.
Democratic Congressman have been
elected in the Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth,
Seventh, Thirteenth, Fifteenth, Sixteenth,
and twenty first total nine. The Eleventh
district still in doubt Lorraine county, Ohio
gives Robinson for Secretary Of State,
2,l75 majority, gain Of 9s3 Trumbull
county, with two precincts yet to hear from
gives Robinson 1925 majority, gain Of
1926. This will bring the majority in the
State up to 10000. Medina county, Re-
publican majority 1900. a gain OF 700
The same ratio will give majority of lj,.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-10-16

AND CROWDS MEET AND CHEER MIN.
The Ohio Sprinkle Mt Sufficient to Cod
Democratic Ardor and Enthusiasm
in the Empire State.
SHAKING HANDS INSTEAD OF TALKING

NEw YoRx, October lj-Goveraoc
Cleveland left Albany this morning. 90
companied BY Daniel s. Lamont his pri-
vate secretary, and Major Banks. Of Albany.
II was the express wish Of the Governor
that no demonstration be made in bis honor
along the route. At Poughkeepsie. how
ever, the crowd was so large and euthas;-
astic tha; he vas induced to show himaelf
to the assemblage, and for Eve minutes
shook hands with ell who could reach him.
At this point Senator and Mrs. Newbo,d
boarded the train and the Gov
ernor ohatted pleasantly with
Mr.. Newbold until Garrison was
reached Here Hamilton Fish got on boafd
the train, and entered the car occupied By
the Governor. They greeted each othsr
cordially, ard conversed together until The
arrival of the train at the Grand Central
depot at about 1890. A committee COM
posed Of Senator Barnum, chairman, Abram
Hewitt, Senator German, Of Maryland, eS.
Mayor Grace, Seuator Gwinne, d. ". James,
C. ID. Campbell, II. B. Lighter, J. B. Dole
man, Eugene Kelly, and Messrs Greene and
vanderpoel, met the Governor at the depot,
and after an exchange Of greetings escorted
him to a carriage, which he entered in COM
pany with Senator Barnum and Col La
mont.
A large crowd assembled outside Of the
depot and when Governor Cleveland made
his appearance cheers were given which
continued until the carriages departed. A
large number OF men rushed toward the
Governor and held out their hands, which
he smilingly grasped. Several times after
the carriage had started the driver Was or
dered to stop his horses so the Governor
could satisfy the desires Of those who wero
anxious to shake his hand. The party
drove to the Fifth Avenue Hotel, where the
Governor alighted Immediately and pro
ceeded to his rooms. Quite Q crowd gath
cred outside the hotel and gave hearty
cheers on the arrival Of tho Democratic
candidate The rooms Of the Governor
were Immediately besieged BY politicians
and rel orters, who were anxious 10 gst .
word from him or his Secretary; but Cleve
land remained in his private room, 70 which
only a select lev could gain access.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-10-16
New York Tribune" Rejoices.

NLw YORK, October l5.-The Tribune
says editorially: The result in Ohio set
ties the contest in November unless the Re
publicans actually give the battle to tn,
Democrats by neglect. Mr.. Blaine said tc
the Ohio voters:
"'You have it in Jour hands to settle this
question and they have settled it. The re
suit is complete triumph for Mr. Blaine
and personal vindication from the foul al
tacks upon his character 1t shows that the
intelligence and patriotism Of the country
stand nv him"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-10-16
Happy Clerks.

WASHINGTON, October l5.-Excited anC
uneasy feeling prevalent throughout th'
Excessive departments Of late while await
ing the result Of the Ohio election, has to
day given place to great satisfaction among
the thousand government employees il
Washington and routine business is pro
ceeding Quietly as usual A number o
prominent officials are still absent from the
city however and many clerks are alread!
arranging for leave Of absence to go home
to vote at the presidential election. Politi
cal matters therefore still continue to at
tract attention on all hands and although
there is to day no appearance Of excite
ment, the November election is yet mani
testify the upmost subject Of interest.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-10-16
Killed by an Explosion,

SOMERSET, Pa, October l5.-A number
Of Hungarian laborers undertook TO drive
out charge of dynamite and giant powder
which had failed to explode at Blough's 8
Cut. on the South Pennsylvania Railroad.
a short distance south Of this town, this
evening. An iron drill was used for the
work. A spark ignited the powder, and q
terrific explosion followed. One man was
killed. another had his right arm torn of
and number Of others were badly bruised
and burned
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-10-16

Va earn from a republican source that
In spite OF the o,t outrageous and ex,
,ensiye frauds that were ever attempted in
an? State, the Republicans have carried
Ohio. OH have they? Attempted
sl, The extensive and outrageous fraud"
sh.Ch were successful, were doubtless com
ui;;td Jy the other party.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-10-16

In hundreds of instances where Hot
Springs and other treatment failed to ture
scrofula and syphiitic disorders, the sufferer
has sought and found cure in DR.. Guy,
sotts Yellow Dock and Ssrssparilla. 1t
enriches the blood, strengthens the urinary
and digestive organs, and quickly removes
all indications Of i'll health snd blood dis,
ease, from pimple to running sore, from
a headache 70 a rheumatic pain. Its supe.
rioritY over sill other blood purifiers and
strengthening mpdicinas IS admitted bg al
who test its curative etfect sad influence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-10-16
KEEPS ''INCHING ALONG"
And Grows a Little Hour BY
Hour.
Claiming a Democratic Majority of
Thirteen Thousand in the
Little Mountain State.
Enormous Democratic Gains in the
KanaWha Valley.
Wilson Wears a Wide, Wide
Smile,
And the Boys Are Hilariousiy
Enthusiastic.
The Victory in West Virginia Offsets
the Defeat in Ohio, and
Blaine Is Not Yet Safe,
Returns Continue Msagrs and But
Few Counties Are Officially Re-
ported, While Estimates
Are Many and Varied.

Up to the hour Of going to press official
returns had been received from eleven
counties. In most instances only the fig.
ures on the head Of the tickets were gwen.
Below are given the majorities for the
head Of the ticket:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-10-16

F., TOW in order for the Northern Re-
,aaiyan journals to claim that West Yir-
,.p.s Va, rarried by the Democracy by fraud
.rj intimidation.