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Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1884-02-21
"Old HickOry's - Bow.

General Jackson was one of the mos
urbane and courteous gentleman | ever
knew" said Colonel Wintersmith to
Courier Journal correspondent. Il remem-
Der that once, when he was President on
one of his visits to the Hermitage he
stopped at Elizabethtown. | was there at
the time He hadn't friend in the town,
for all the people there were Wings. They
all knew that he was coming, and had
agreed not to pay him any respect; but
everybody wanted to see him, and there
was big crowd drawn up in front of the
tavern when he came in a big old-fashiOned
carriage, drawn by four white horses The
steps of the high old carriage were let down
and out came the President. He was six
feet two inches tall and an imposing look
ing man. / remember that he wore box
coat with the red stem of a pipe sticking
out of his side pocket" Here the colonel
measured about two feet with his cane.
"He had on a tall white hat of long furtm
continued the colonel, "and when he had
raised that hat and made us cOurtly bow,
we all came down. Everybody bowed as
low as he, and rushed into the tavern after
him to see him nearer"
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1884-02-21

satisfactory examination in reading, spell
ing, writing, geography, English compost
ton, and the fundamental operations in
arithmetic as applied to integers, common
and decimal fractions, and denominate num-
bers. Ability to use the English language
correctly is especially desired. Pupils fur
nish their own books, drawing instruments
and material, aprons, overalls and pocket
tools. Shop tools are provided by the
school. The atmosphere Of the school must
be one of moral purity and earnest work.
No pupil will be retained whose habits are
immoral or idle, or whose presence is for
any reason an injury to his fellows. The
school does not teach trades Its aim is
more comprehensive-it lays the founda-
tion for many trades, and at the same time
recognizes the value of intellectual disci-
pline
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1884-02-21
PRAYER and Potatoes.

A. ola lady sat in her old armchair,
with wrink kled visage ana dlSHe'' ~
And hunger-worn features ~
Eor days and weeks her only idre,
IL she Sat there in her ola arh-cH"''
Had been potatoes
prt now they were gone: OF bad or goou
Not one was lett lor inc oiu i"N'
vi NOS ete spiohed p and said, What shall do?
;Sbere shaiI send, and to whom shaii 90
For more potatoes!
.,d she thought of the deacon over Ihe way,
:nbo deacon 20 ready to worship ana pray
Whose cellar was full OF potatoes DEACON 70
And she SAID, VIII 7'
ue,II,not N, nd much to give me some'
az such a store of potatoes.
.-,,,o deacon came over as fast as he could,
M nt;i;no, ~ 10 do the old lady some good,
Rut never for once oil POTATOES, - ob;af man,
Ua asked her at once what was hef eiei """''
hnS she simple soul, expecting grant,
Irnmediatcly answered, potatoee'
pu, the deacon's religion didn't lie that way.
Ne was more accustomed to preach anu pray
Than TO give his boarded potatoes; =, Ill,
So not hearing, of course, "Hat 'he oi' i""!
r,o rose TO pray, with uncovered head,
Eut She only thought OF potatoes
IIo rraved for patience and wisdom and grace.
Bnt T when he prayed Lord give her grace
She audibly sighed, potatoes"
And AT the end of each prayer when ne Salu,
HE heard or thought that he heard in its stead,
That same request for potatoes.
The deacon was troubled. knew not what to do;
Twas very embarrassing to have her act so
About those carnal potat oes )"
So ending his prayer, he started for home,
But as the door closed he heard deep groan,
oh, give to the hungry potatoes"
And that groan followed him all the way home,
In the midst of the night it haunted his room,
"Oh, give to the hungry potatoes!
lie could bear it no longer-arose ana dressed;
From his we'll filled cellar taking in haste
A bag Of his best potatoes,
Again he went to the widows low hut,
Her seepless eyes she had not shut;
But there she sat in that old armchair,
With the same wan features the same sad air;
And entering III he poured on the floor
bushel or more from his goodly store
OF choicest potatoes.
The widow heart leaped up for joy.
Her face was haggard and wan no more.
Now" said the Deacon shall we pray?
Yes . said the widow, now we may"
And he kneeed him down on the sanded floor
Where he had poured his goodly store,
And such "a prayer the deacon prayed
As never before his lips esSayed.
No longer embarrassed, but free and full.
lie poured out the voice of liberal soul,
And the widow responded aloud, Amen!
But said no more of potatoes.
And you, who hear this simple tale,
Pray for the poor, and praying prevail
Then preface your prayer with aims and good
deeds.
Search out the poor, their wants and needs;
Pray for peace and grace and spiritual food,
For wisdom and guidance for all these are
good,
But don't forget the potatoes.
-Rer j. T. Pdtte.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1884-02-21
BOTH PERFECTLY WILLING.

III should steal little kiss,
Oh, would she weep, l wonder?
7 tremble at the thought of bliss
If i should steal little kiss
such pouting lips would never miss
The dainty bit of plunder;
III should steal little kiss,
Oh, would she weep, i wonder?
He longs to st cal kiss of mine
He may if he'll return it;
III can read the tender sign,
He longed to steel a kiss of mine;
In love and war you knew the line,
Why cannot he discern it?
He longs to steal kiss of mine
He may if he'll return 1t.
4 little kiss, when no one sees
Where is the impropriety?
How sweet amid the birds and bees,
4 little kiss when no one sees;
Nor is it wrong, the world agrees,
II taken with sobriety.
A little kiss, when no one sees,
Where is the improperly?
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1884-02-21
THE MOON SIGN.

New moon, true moon,
Tell to me,
Who my true love
Is to be,
For saw thee first tonight
Urmy shoulder to the right.
New moon, true moon,
Let this sign
Prove to me II
He be mine,
When meet him let 1t be
With his face turned unto me.
But if we are
Not to go,
Hand in hand through
Veal and woe,
When ] meet him let IT be
With his face turned to the sea,
New moon. new moon,
You are not
Fit TO tell a
Lovers lot,
For | met my love and he
Had his face turned TO the sea.
And my soul was
Filled with dread,
Till he turned to
Me and said,
Though my eyes look to the sea,
Yet my heart is all with thee.
When he kissed my
Lips | knew
You were false and
He was true,
And his vow that he is mine
Proves the falsehood of your sign.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1884-02-21
The Terrible Infant.

"Ah," said the nice young man with
bangs, as the little boy let him in the other
evening, "Ah, my little man, is your sister
at home?"
"Yes, she's at home, but she amt ex-
pecting you"
"And how do you know she isn't expect
ing me?'
Cause heard her tell ma that you were
too mean to hire horse and sleigh, and
she didn't expect to see you while the
snow lasted"
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1884-02-21
Goals OF Fire.
philadelphia News.l

An uptown grammar school boy became
so obstrepeIous yesterday that his teacher,
new in her vocation, young and pretty, de-
termined 10 try the plan ofkeeping him in.
After school she sat with grim determina-
ton until IT became dark, and then she let
him depart. What was her astonishment
at the gate to find the youth awaiting her |!
lie greeted her with, at is too dark for
young lady TO be alone on the streets. Will
you allow me to see you home?'
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1884-02-21
Who Supported Atlas.

Ethel" said the teacher, who do the
ancients say supported the world on his
shoulders
ATLAS, sir"
You're quite right" said the teacher,
"Atlas supported the world. Now who
supported Atlas?"
Il suppose" said Ethel, softly, Il sup
pose he married rich wife"
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1884-02-21
A PERPLEXED PEOPLE.

bismarck Tribune.
A handsome young lady named Blake
said, My leap-year prerog. j would take.
But fear when pop
My sweet popsey-wop
May give my fond hopes the cold shake"
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-11-16

VA CAviLlE E.
Special Credit Sale of the Finest
; Fruit and Va e l. nd. Oh the
Pacific Coast.
Peaceful Glen Valley,
Near Vac. Vane, SCI M C .unsy. taree mics
fl IN III flourish .. t,anoF vaclv.iie,
AT All cTIoN.
On t eiini is 0 Acres If the Finest Fruit
q d Vi.n land il The state, III Subdivisions
Fifs ell {" Fry cres.
Tiis sect Oh ..f,;.nfurni is ahead ny part
Of Tie tai, for early fl Vii aud nj :h prie S.
First Cin rlie> fir m s,n.tr ard Vaca-
VIE, so d Tor sop rD,N, next loi TO 81, nextf
". The p OFF able ,a,ds Of cavile, est no
!. cui: Til IN land ,ht Comes in Lite,
all, sells It's cherries for 60 per toA, and other
f. ui acc di''sly.
Visit va.avi le; "nr corre>ponden here, Lyon
&P.att, will drive you all over the i.ni, aud vi
c'nity fee # cost.
Sas For iapi, Rail-o I'd Excursion T OK is a
r duced rates Il further plriicuIars, and fn
Catalogue, apfnyto
PACIFIC COAST LAND SU-
REAU.
soil is composed Of dcca Ell vegetation, deep
aluvia. the besa for fruiG md vi lying i. the
TLerMAi b,lt Til productions fully q
mo tn earlier than .,y other ;.octi the State
Springs d str ia OF water COME within Is feet
sprinc rests Unkiiow.i.
..p b ic school and Peaceful Glen r. r. Sta
ii IA "n tn iaEi.
4 veil anywh re on the ,ract bored and war
rantei one year for 81.
The Va avie Be-, is as much = semi tropical |
re .ioi a. Los Ai,,eles
Woiisisiii Orch ,ri, on Puta Cr elk, has several !
times ssnr the first ranges to Sail Franci-co. |
Carriers pay IL. ar one-n.f per pound !
more for Vi; .lvl it fr it.
This and will sell fr m $50, tr&iO,. per acre.
t. IL n.S-Dne- fh ri .a-h; bilance one,
tw.' auc three years. Interest on Def rred Pay
r,e' is at p cent er annlm. No Morts ,ge
Tax to be paid BY the pircaas r.
ga SPECIAL EXCURSION will
lea etOakland Ferr. san Francisco at o'clock
An. On day of sale, Saturday, and hen
will Ieave Vacavil,e, after the sale, at
3:2OP.K. Special ickcts for this train s.. 35 Tan
be obtained from the Pacific Coast Land Bureau,
Pre-, dent wendell EASroN
and Gen'l Man. GEO. ". FRiNK
Treasurer ASoLo- CALIFORNIAN BANK
SECRETARY +. B. WILDE
PACIFIC COAST LAND BU-
REAT.
PRINCIPAL PLACE or IUSiEEss:
% Montgomery st SanFrancisee.
.VACAVILLE,
EASTOS&ELDRIDGE,A AScnoxnsas.
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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-11-16

Oafce aud shop pera House Rlock
next iOnr too l.ind's harness sh"p,
Carson str ct Carson City, Urlnyb,
county. Nevada mriG
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-11-16
LOST MAN DEPARTMENT.

kVCI lUhN OSt Gttt UuAVus
The advertisements in this cnumn
are pub.iSiled fOc the ben eft of the par
ties concerned The names in hack
type repreS.- Dt the parties missing and
the names in ordinary tH pc are those of
persons to whom communications re.
gariing missing men shouk, be adj
dressed.
Elisha Rader-B. F. RAIDER. visalia,
California
john >. Butler-F H. Butler. Meigs
Georgia
Charles McR0bert-John ]. State,
Montreal, Canada.
Albert r. Hfcbelp- Hamburg Lo'ge
NO 49,, 1. 90 F. Hamburg. Iowa.
Daniel HyusSer-A. J. MuSser, Balt1-
more, Fairfield county, ohio
Samuel G. Hambtfu Amos 'ambiin,
Moline, Rock Island county, Ill
Elder Bcnrett ard Mary PcnrOd
Laura A White, Hillsboro, III.
T. A. Lynn-George King, No. ZIG
r street, Washington. - 4.
James md Thou,as ktttIe Mrs
Campbell nee Miss Fila kiftle, S.0ux
Falls. Minnehaha county, Dtko'a
care George A Campbell.
The National tribune., 1884-01-10
A BIG TUMBLE.
Willard Retires from the Northern Pacific Wit
out Dollar.

tliiaIu lfeiiT5S from fOftHtrn Eac!GC NItH-
ont Dollar.
At the meeting of the directors of the North
ern Pacific Railroad in New York, on the 9TH
inst, The following letter from Mr.. Henry Vii
| lard, resigning the presidency of the company,
was presented:
hereby offer my resignation as president of the
company, and a member of your board feel
constrained to take this step for two One
is that / am suffering from nervous prostration
which renders longer capable of properly
discharging my official duties, and my physicians
advise absolute sbstlnationa from all active en-
ployment, as a condition Of the recovery OF my
health.
The other reason Is that in my own opinion no
less than in that of my personal and business
friends the interests of the company call for
eranoe of my connection with Il.
1t is sad reflection that such should be the I'M
just result of the years OF severe labor and con-
Stunning anxiety which have spent in my endeavor
to serve the company eonseentously and to the
best of my ability. Bat my feelings shall not stand
in the way OF the welfare of the stockholders. L
consoled by an abiding confidence that the fu-
ture will completely vindicate all that have done.
l may, as soon my health permits me, ask the
privilege of submitting to you summary of nay
administration of the companys affairs. Allow
me to express to you in conclusion my sincere
/ thanks for the cordial support and appreciative
sympathy You have at all times extended to me-
The directors accepted the resignation of Mr..
Willard as president His resignation as q di-
rector was laid on the table. The committee
was authorized TO call a special meeting for
the election OF president. The directors
adopted resolutions complimentary to AIr. Vii
lard, and voted him $4,000 per year for his
services during the time he was president of
the company.
Mr.. Willard has made an assignment, for the
benefit of his creditors, to William Endicott
Jr., Of Boston, and Horace White, of New York
He transfers to them his property and mansion
on Madison avenue, New York, with instruc-
| lions to dispose of it at public or private SALE
and apply the proceeds-first, to the payment
of the interest of mortgage of 100000 upon
| the property; secondly, to carry out any exist
ing contracts for the completion Of the edifce,
and provision is also made for the payment of
any indebtedness now owing by Mr.. Willard TO
the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company.
The instrument further reeifes that the resi-
due, after disposing of the entire Indebtedness,
shall be turned over to his wife, Mrs. Fanny
Garrison Willard.
The National tribune., 1884-01-10
Reunion Of the 18th aass. Battery Association.

The 18th Massachusetts Battery Association
held its animal Reunion at the Parker House.
Boston, Mass, on the I'd inst, about forty
members being present. The following were
elected officers for the ensuing year: President,
Captain Lucius Cummings; viee-presidents,
Theodore A. Plimpton and Joseph D. Bragdon
treasurer, George T. Roberts; secretary, T. II.
Allen. After the business meeting the MEM
bers adjourned TO the supper room Letters
were read from Adjntant- General Dalton, Gen
eral A. P. Martin, Captain o. T. Minis
and Captain Fred A. Luil Speeches were
made by DIR. Holmes, of Canton; Colonel Ord
way, Of Quincy; Major L. j. Jones, the CON-
mander; Captain Cummings, the newly elected
president; Comrades Marsh, DcIIerman, Dol
liver, Pierce and others, and at late hour the
association adjourned for one year.
The National tribune., 1884-01-10
veteran Association. 1s9tb n. y. yo,s.

II is proposed TO organize veteran associa-
ton OF the survivors of the both New York
volunteers at Brooklyn in the near future.
This regiment left Brooklyn for the front on
the 9Th OF September, 1862. i,100 strong, under
the command Of Colonel Anthony Conk. 1t
participated in score or more of battles.
among them being Williamsburg No 2, Balti
more Crossroads, Charles City Court House.
Bermuda Hundred, Swift Creek, Drury's Bluff,
Cold Harbor June ], 2, 3 to II, 1861, Peters
burg gJune Is, 1864, the mine explosion, siege
Of Petersburg. Seven Pines, Fair Oaks, and was
the second regiment to enter the city of Rich
mond on the ever-memorable Sd day of April.
1865.
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Reuuion Of the soth New York volunteers.

4 number Of the survivors of the 36th New
York State volunteers assembled at DiehIs
Hall, IN New York, on the 9th inst, for the
purpose of discussing plans for the organiza-
ton Of veteran association. 1t was over
twenty years since many of tho members of
thisorganizatioa had met until this occasion,
and the greetings were very cordial. Another
meeting is called for the 9th inst, when an
organization VIII probably be effected. The
3jth regiment New York volunteers, was mus
tered into service juno, 1861, with 500 men,
commanded by Colonel Charles Ennis. 1t par
ticipatcd in all the engagements in the Penin-
sGiar campaign. Colonel Brown, formerly of
the ed New York, assumed command. After
two years of brilliant service the regiment was
mustered OUT
The National tribune., 1884-01-10
THE OLD WORLD.
Something About What Is Going On in otAer Lands
Than Oars.


Than Oars.
It has been ascerfained that Lieut. Col.
sndeikin, the st. Petersburg police official re-
Gently murdered, was killed by his confidential
spy, who was formerly nihilist. Over thirty
arrests have been made in ST Petersburg Of
persons believed 10 have had connection with
the marder.--The situation ia Spain is de-
scribed as leading 10 a choice between anarchy
and abselutism.-It is understood that Queen
Victoria has written a new Book-The con-
dltions OF new commercial treaty between
the United States and Spain are published in
Madrid. The Marquis de Rays, of Paris has
been convicted Of conducting . fraudulent
scheme Tor The colonization OF an island in the
South Seas, aud has been sent 10 prison for
ionr yeaTs.---Mr. Lowell, United States minis
Ter, has retired from tho Tectorship Of St An
dTew's University .-The British cabinet re-
Gently considered the reported crisis in EscvDt-
Ian aiialrs.--Ehe remains OF the late King
victor Emanuel have been removed to the
eaapel IA the Pantheon, Rome.-It is re-
ported that The Marquis Tseng has not had any
Communication with the French government
since tue capture Of Sontsy. French trades
man has committed suicide by Cling a tube
abont his neck with an explosive and then
lighting the lase.--Col Rathfone's nfvsie;.,,
reports taat be VIII probably recover from his
wounds, but VIII not recover his lost reases,
Henry George has been received with nnI,.
lie demonstration IN IsondoD.---The Egyptian
ministry on the 9TH inst. rendered their resig-
nations 10 the Khedive, and they have been ac-
copied. --fbere are Il, 900 weavers on a strike
IN Lancashire, England. llie French minis
Ter OF agriculture has promised to aid IN re.
planting French vineyards with American
cuttings.
The National tribune., 1884-01-10
Reunion Of steuben comfy New roral Veterans,

AtNhiVH U HbeaDeH tDHHfy LAeH IDfhJ feteTaE5.
A very pleasant Reunion of the old soldiers
Of Steuben county, n. T., occurred at Addison
on the I'd inst, under the auspices OF Angle
Post, No. 372. Besides those who reside in this
town. there were representatives from Tusea-
rora, Woodruff, Osceola, Rathbone and Can
isteo: and there were no less than thirty-eight
difierentregim represented, including those
from Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island,
New York, Pennsylvania and Michigan. The
exercises Of the evening began with the usual
Post meeting, after which Comrade j. C. Har-
rington, of Abraham Allen Post, No 194, Can
isteo, as mastering officer, assisted by Comrades
II. Z. Rucl. of the same Post installed the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing year; Com
nander, l.. B, Drake; s. Y. c., D. G. Hager
]. Y. C., j. J. Cady; @. ~, Charles w Gillet;
Adj't, VIM. w Wright; Chap, Eli B. Smith !:
Surg. Robert Short; O. D., VIM. c. Massey !:
o. G., Frank Schott; S. NJ, Vim. III. Hill. After
the election the room was cleared, and the boys
proceeded to enjoy themselves in real soldieriy
fashion. First, pork, beans, bareback and
coffee were disposed OF, and then the pipes were
lighted. Old stories Of army life were then re-
lated, toasts made and responded to, and gem
eral good time had until late hour
The National tribune., 1884-01-10
Catarrh Cured.

A clergyman, after suffering a number of
years from that loathsome disease Casarrh. af-
ter trying every known remedy without sue
cess, at last found a prescription which COM
pletcly cured ard saved him from death Any
sufferer from this dreadful disease sending a
self addressed stalnpled envelope TO DIR. ]. 4.
Lawrence, 80 Sehermerhorn St, Brooklyn,
New York, VIII receive the recipe free of charge.
The National tribune., 1884-01-10

the prize-m money awarded about fifteen years
ago. The annual Reunion will be.held in New
York city on April cath, the twenty second
anniversary OF the battles Of Fort Jackson and
Fort Philip, the capture (which resulted in
the surrender of New Orleans
The National tribune., 1884-01-10
iIeetlng Of IlllneEs Veterans.

A meeting of Joe Daviess county (Ill.) veter-
ans will be held at Galena, in that State, ON
the 18th inst, for the purpose of perfecting q
county organization. Governor Hamilton will
be present on the occasion aud will deliver an
address to the veterans.
The National tribune., 1884-01-10
That Ran-Down Condition of the system,

in which weakness, nervous worry and low
spirits unhinge one completely, is corrected by
DR.. Fosters Restorative, which braces UP the
muscles, enliyens the mind, and composes the
nerves, with power and promptness altogether
admirable. Office, 1907 Poplar ST., Philada 81.
The National tribune., 1884-01-10
The Farragrt Veterans.

The Farragut Veteran Association will hold
its annual business meeting on the 2sth inst,
III this city, at which time Congress will be-
urged to provide for the settlement in full of
The National tribune., 1884-01-10
90 GARRISON AVENUE
CT I CrrFa 1fn r.. % rcc1


Colonel JoHS A. JoycE Georgetown, d. C.
DEAR COLONEL: / thank you for remembering
Us IN the distribution Of your most interesting vr-
uine, entitled A CheckeTed LIFE So far as ihe
events therein described which have fallen 4gifsin
the span of my personal and official observation
they wonderfully accurate Your poetic flights
and fances gre not IN my line but they surely give
great Interest to your book AS you know have
always wished ycu well and al the happiness pos
sbe Ia ife to which end the respect Of your neigh
bors and acquaintance IS a large factor
think the book before ME, which I have read
"a great part. VIII remove doubts which may have
been entertained rs TO your completely in the Mliis-
Ky frauds, which made so much noise in their
day; 10 give place TO the star-route cases which
IN turn, must s5side foF the next Ilineay scandal
necessary 70 the gossiping world and equally nee
essafy 70 ire press for profit and advantage
Where the lightning viii next strike j don't
know, bat an new out and can look with philo-
sophie cplnPosnre on she great amphitheatre OF
life, ready 10 laugh with audience or TO cxy in sym
paihy with the Eronged and afflicted
Yours. truly, w. Z. SHERMAN.
The National tribune., 1884-01-10
General sherlaan,s phllosonhr.

The following letter from General w. T.
Sherman to Colonel John A. Joyce, The author
Of "A CheckeFed Life is Characteristic Of that
independent thinker:
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