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Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-26
Indian Schools.

WASHINGTON, February 1.-THE Secre-
tary OF the Interior has made the follow
ing order: For the successful manage
ment of Indian industrial schools conduct
ed under the direction of the department
in several States and Territories and not
on Indian reservations, II as very desirable
to secu.e and maintain the friendly feeling
and sympathy of the citizens OF the COM
munity in which the schools are located
and have their cordial corporation with
the managers of the school in the advance
ment of tie Indian youth. In furtherance
of this object it Is the desire of this de-
partment that a board Of visitors shall be
organized for each of the schools to consist
of five citizens residing in the vicinity of
the schools, who are eminent in their re-
spective communities for their public
spirit, intelligence and philanthrophy, and
who may be willing TO serve without
pecunary compensation or other expense
TO the government. Suitable persons will
he invited by the Secretary of the Interior
to serve as members OF said boards of visl-
tors Tor a period OF one year. Ii Is the de-
sire and wish of this department that the
respective boards of visitors shall visit the
school for which they shall he designated
AT least once in each quarter for the pur-
pose at examining into the general adj
ministration of affairs of the school and
the efficiency and conduct of the officers
and employees thereof, and to make from
time to time such suggestions and recon-
mendatiOns to the Secretary of the In
terror as in their judgment may be for the
general welfare of the Indian children,
of tho S.hnnlu and for
the interest of the public service. In the
exercise of their functions the respective
boards of visitors shall have free and un-
interrupted access to the school rooms and
buildings, shall be permitted to visit all
rooms and inspect all property, and food
supplies, and witness any and all exercises
of the school The superintendents and
managers will afford all proper and neces-
sary facilities TO enable the boards TO rem
der the aid and assistance designed by this
ag,
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-26
steamer Burned.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, February 1s.-This
afternoon fire was discovered among some
cotton on the steamer Ida Darragh, of
the Memphis, Arkansas City, Vicksburg
and Arkansas River Packet Co. The
flames soon enveloped the steamer and
were communicated to the warf boat of
the Anchor line The steamer City of
Helena, which was lying at the foot of the
wharf boat, was also ignited and burned.
The Ida Darragh had just arrived from
the Arkansas river with 2l9 bales of cot
ton and 1000 sacks of seed, which were
lost. The cargo was insured in local COM
panies. The steamer was only two years
old and was valued at 10000, and insured
for $4,000 The City of Helena was
owned by the Anchor Line Co, of st.
Louis, and was valued at 100000; unin-
sured. Her cargo consisted of 80 barrels
of oil, and was valued ut $4,000, fully in
sured in Thomas Wellford's agency, OF
Memphis. She had also $50 bales of cot
ton and 10000 feet of lumber. The wharf
boat was valued at $40, 1000, partly insured.
No lives were lost.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-26
Schooner Wrecked.

MOBILE, Ala, February l9.-The follow
ing news was received here from Fort Nor
gan via Mobile * Gulf Telegraph Com
panys lines. The schooner Mt. Olive Capt.
Clark, from Rutan for Mobile, with a cargo
OF fruit, was wrecked on Dixies Island last
night, during a gale. She was discovered
at an early hour this morning and the
pilot boat Ida Lowe proceeded to the
wreck When the Olive was reached only
one of her crew was found, and he was
taken from her rigging in an unconscious
condition and lived only short time after
being rescued. The pilot boat cruised for
some time in the vicinity of the wreck in
the hope of securing some remainder of the
crew, but none of them were to be found
and all are supposed to have been lost. The
vessel and cargo are a total loss.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-26
Increase of the Navy.

WASHINGTON, February 16.-At a meet
ing of tn. House committee on appropria-
tions tonight for the consideration of the
naval appropriation bill, Randall's PROPOSE
tion to increase the navy was adopted
with amendments. The amendments pro-
vide that the board to consider the designs
shall consist of three civilians, line officer
above the rank of captain; naval con-
structor, naval engineer and Secretary of
the Navy that awards for the designs OF
vessels shall be limited to 81 900 and 5000;
that there shall be but four different kinds
of vessels, and that the report of the board
shall be submitted to the President before
the first Monday in December, and he in
turn shall transmit it to Congress.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-26
Exciting DebaIe.

BERLIN, February l7.-Qnite an excit-
ing scene took place in the Reichstag last
evening during a debate on the subject of
increasing the duty on cereals. While Bis
marck was speaking in favor of raising the
duty on wheat to three marks he noticed
commotion among the new German Liber-
al and Socialist members, who occupied
seats on the left of the house, and becom-
ing indignant at the noise he stopped for a
moment. and then pointing in the direc-
tion of the offending members, said Mis-
chief is your tactics Cries arose from the
left, This is monstrous. You will then
say we foretold that the people would not
suffer from the blood tax A deafeEing
tumult ensued, and it was some minutes
before order was restored.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-26

INDIASAP0LIs, Ind, February l6.-The
Chinese residents of indianapolis wound
up their New Years festivities, which were
on a more extensive scale than usual this
year. with an elaborate banquet tonight RI
the Second Presbyterian church, for which
they provided the feast largely from pro-
ducts of their native land About 300 per-
sons sat down 80 the tables. Among the
guests were Vice President-elect Hendricks,
Gov. Gray, memters of the legislature, and
other prominent citizens. Toasts were re-
sponded to by several of the guests.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-26
Northern Pacific.

New YORK, February 19.-An advance
of per cent. in Northern Pacific devel-
oped early strength. and later it became
known that the monthly meeting of the
directors was in session, but nothing was
known what was being done until after
the market closed Even then each MEM
ber OF the board maintained profound
secrecy. answering all inquiries by the
statement that they were pledged to
divulge nothing. 1t was learned, however,
and subsequently, admitted by President
Harris, that all first mortgage bonds which
the 5mpany had for sale had been sold.
Harris said no ratification of the sale was
necessary, and that the company had the
money. The bonds were taken at par and
interest. Preferred stock rose during the
day to i2s. at which it closed, gain of ] J
per cent, and common to liz.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-26
Snow storm.

HARRISBURG, Pa, February IA snow
storm ragged yesterday throughout the
western and northern part of the State Ii
was the heaviest for several years.
DENVER, February 1.-THE snow storm
which has been raging in the mountains
for the last few days has resulted in an
other formidable blockade. No trains have
crossed the Marshall pass since Sunday
morning. The train which left salt Lake
Saturday morning is snow bound on the
west side OF the range, with no immediate
prospect OF release. Both the Gunnison
and Eagle River branches are badly
blocked. No effort is being made to move
the trains on either road.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-26

There is to be a smooth-faced revival
everywhere among statesmen, politicians,
parsons and dudes. Beardless men, il is
said, are once more TO rule the social world.
Boards are to be plucked and faces shayen.
Thus absolutely hairless faces are to be
typical of ideal society men. Coates, NUT
ton chops, full boards. and mustaches all
must go. Already society correspondents"
are defending the anti-beard iconoclasm by
asserting that the Romans, from the days
Of Scipio Africanus, considered the beard
sign of barbarity. With Roman authority
back of IT the hairless face is expected 10
be absolutely irresistible among the fair
sex, and men with boards may not expect
any favors. 1t is certain that Caesar, Cicero,
and Cassius are represented in art and his
tory as without boards, and Brutus, who
was something of barbarian. is pictured
with a beard. The beard must 20.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-26
General Deficiency xili.

WASHINGTON, February lS.-The gen.
eral deficiency bill reported to the House
provides an appropriation OF s3.56l ,9l6. of
which amount $4,000 is appropriated in
compliance with the recommendation of
the Postmaster General for clerk hire in
various postoffices. Ii also provides that
accounting officers of the Treasury De-
partment shall not receive any claim
against the Unitsd States unless il shall
have been filed within one year from the
passage OF this act, or within five wears
after 1t shall have been accepted, nor un-
less il shall have arisen under obliga-
tion or inability of the United States in
CURED by authority of law, or under some
appropriation originally applied to the
payment thereof
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-26
Wyoming GoyernorshIp.

CHEYENNE, February 1s.-A large and
enthusiastic Democratic convention, held
here this evening, passed resolutions stat
ing the belief that President Arthur will
not fill the vacancy in the Governors office,
and recommending TO President-elect
Cleveland Hon. Morton l.. Post, present
Delegate in Congress from this Territory.
for that position, in accordance with the
principles adopted by the National Demo
cratic Convention declaring in favor of ap-
pointments to Federal offices in Territories
being made from bona ide residents thereof
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-26

CHICAGO, February 16.-Wm. Stewart,
retired wholesale grocer, was awakened
tonight at. his residence on Dearborn
avenue by burglar alarm attached to one
of the windows He went out on the
verandah. revolver in hand, and catching
sight of a man crouching in the shadow,
fired a shot to attract the attention of the
police. The stranger Immediately grasped
with Stewart, wrested the weapon from
him, and without n word sent bullet
through the ex-Terchant's lungs. The
supposed thief escaped. Stewart will
likely die.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-26

How hu,y time j. working ns<
~. T. carving some new wrGkles
ON my brow;
And know
Ou .1c grow the frosty sprinkles
OF his sucw.
Away. ne works with restless naight;
NoI.e1essly a. star-gems twinkle
In the bright
Crystal height,
Where 40 footballs ever tinkle
Through the night.
An artist. too. hey oud compare;
E~ta grew meath his caresses
And OCr care,
WondrOus fair
sunset tangled into tresses
Was her hair.
FLrr ewes were Of a sapphire hue.
or of skies who's depths are bluest,
And we knew,
A. she grew,
All her life WAS love the truest
Through and through.
But why did Time take from the skies
An their deepest blue and rare-t
For her eyes,
When 80 nigh
Augele waited for our faire-t
One to die
I'm sure L must have beeu to show
How FROM heaven to earth the angels
Come and go;
How Gods love
sends TO w His sweet evangels
From above.
And when He takes them back again.
.Tis 10 make His heaven deafer
For our pain
Loss i gain
II through IL our hearts shall nearer
deaven attain.
But YOU must rest. and 80 must J..
Time will sing 10 "a his cheerles-
Lullaby;
While we die
Can we say TO Time a fearless,
Long goodbye?
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-26
Terrible Wind Storm.

DENVER, February 16.-At | o'clock
this afternoon heavy wind storm struck
the city, and from that time until 6 O'Clock
il blew sixty miles an hour. Several
buildings were partially or wholly un-
rooted, and a number of plate glass fronts
blown in. The damage will aggregate
several thousand dollars. At Monument
fifty miles south of here, several freight
cars were blown from the track. Tele-
graphic communication with the southern
part of the state is interrupted.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-26
Peace. With a PrOylso.

LONDON, February 1s.-A document
is published which purports to have been
written by an emmissary of Mahdi resid-
ing in England. says in effect that the idea
of peace is agreeable to Mahdi provided it
will be of advantage to the Mnsslemen.
Mahdi considers himself bound to follow
in the footsteps Mahomet who frequently
made treaties of peace with Christians and
other infidels The document warns Eng
land not to compel Gen. Wellesley to re-
sign. thus opening the gates to flood
which would overwhelm the human race.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-26
Presentation TO Hendricks.

INDIANAPOLIS, February ls.-A gavel
made of eight pieces of Indiana hickory
by John c. Mack of Terre Haute, a
student at the Rose Polytechic Institute,
was presented to Vice President-elect Hen
dricks tonight Ii is beautiful piece of
workmanship, and Mr.. Hendricks says he
will carry it to the Capital with him. An
address was made hy Hon. Il. F. Havens
on behalf of the maker, and response at
some length was made by Mr.. Hendricks.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-26
Charges Net Sustained.

WASHINGTON, February 1.-THE COM
mitiee of naval affairs which investigated
the charges made by DIR. Collins, of Mime
apolis, who alleged that his brother, Je
rome Collins, then of the New York Herald,
was inhumanly treated by certain officers
connected with the Jeanette expedition,
have made report finding that the charges
are not sustained by the evidence
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-26
DYNAMITE,

PARIS, February 1.-THE Enaemeat
states that member of its staff attended
a secret meeting of the Invincibles at which
eleven men we're designated to carry out
the explosion programme. Many public
buildings in London were mentioned for
destruction and for which dynamite was
coming from New York. james Stevens
made speech at the meeting deprecatiDg
such outrages.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-26
Tine NaIinnaIPaIL.

LIVINGSTON, NJ. T., February 17.-When
private intelligence was received from
Washington at Gardiner that the bill TO
restore the northeastern corner OF the
National Park to the public domain had
become law, in few hours in the night
a stempede was organized and all the val
liable coal and mineral lands in that part
of the Park were covered with location
notices
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-26
On WHEELS.

Only girl on roller skates.
Only "A female dcfyinl the fates
only "A step or two out on the noor,
Only this, then something more.
Only a man. on the BACKYARD glide.
With hands outstretched and feet spread WIDE
Only "A bold dash. then "A dull thud.
Only s.rean that would curd!e your oioou'
Only a mingling Of stripes In air,
Only "A shower OF auburn hair.
Then she sat on him by the ton,
Never was "A man 80 sat upon.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-26
Attack on Chinese Mer.of.War.

PARIS, February l6.-A special to the
Temps from Shanghai, dated Sunday, says !:
Admiral Courbet Saturday morning opened
fire on three Chinese men-of-war, who
took refuge in the Ningpoo river Further
result of the attack is not known, as a
dense fog prevailed at the time.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-26
FrOze TO Death.

EAST TAwAs, Mich, February 17.-John
and Abram johnson, woodmen, let for
Gardeners camp Saturday and were both
frozen to death. They were out two nights
The weather was 26o below zero.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-26
CHANGES.

Like one who hears with sudden throb Of sad
The lingering cadence of an old refrain
Which wakes tine echoes Of some vanished glad
With tender pain,
30 stand now with mingled pain and pleasure
Ancr long absence, al a wel-known door
Which guarded once my darling, my hearts
In days fyore.
,Stn bloom the roses with their old-time sweet
ness
Round this dear cottage in my native land;
Trimmed j. the hedge with all iis wonted neat
Che old clms stand.
Stiu slopes the lawn in beautiful graduation.
Like a soft carpet OF the richest green:
still leaps the fountain with its light pul-ation,
Frightening the scene.
Years have not changed IL now as then the
Winds In the distance like siser stream;
And brightly gleam.
Al, but no voice of sweetest modulation
Nor ripping laug nter grect- my listening ear !;
All the bright scene but hreathes IN desoiaiion,
she i not here:
Not here, not here. =" the murmurng elm trees
The rIi-tIing grass repeats II meath my feet,
Her cherished rosss mournfully reply u
In cdors sweet
Ger the soft lawn the shadows westward creep
Darkiy enfold me at the rose-girt door.
In decps.r shadows aeS my dear love Sleeping,
To wake no more!
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-26
Montana Marshalship.

WASHINGTON, February 1.-THE indi-
cations are tina. the Senate may this after
noon confirm Mr. Kriedler as Marshal OF
Montana to succeed Mr.. Botkin.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-26

Like one who hears with sudden throb Of sad
The lingering cadence of an old refrain
Which wakes tine echoes Of some vanished g'ad-
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-26
With tender pain

30 stand now with mingled pain and pleasure,
Aftcr long absence, at a well-known door
Which guarded once my darling, my heart ;
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-02-26
fsT'A.

rs $50 ". EDDY.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-05
Advice TO mo,ners.

Are you disturbed at night andbroken
OF your rest by a sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth? If SO,
send at once and get q bottle of Mrs
WIEsnow's SooTHINa SYRUP for Child
rem Teathing. Its value Is lGcalcuiable.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer
ina alediateiy. Depend upon it, mothers,
there is no mistake about it. 1T cures
dysentery aud diarrhoea, regulates the
stomach and bowels, cures wind collie,
~softens the gums, reduces inflammation,
aud gives tone and energy to the whole
system. Mrs. WfnstoD's Soothsalg Syrup
Tor Children I'eethaag ia pleasan to the
taste, and is the prescription of one of
the oldest nurses and and best female
physicians in the United States, and is
for sale by all druggists throughout the
world. Price 26 cents q bottle.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-05
Cure For Piles.

Piles are frequently preceded by a sense
of weight in the back, loins and lower par
Of the abdomen, causing the patient tc
suppose he has some affection of the kid.
neys or neighboring organs. AT times
symptoms of indigestion are present, al
aatnleucy, uneasiness of the stomach, etc
A moisture, like Precipitation, producing q
disagr. cable itching, after getting warm is
a common attendant. Blind, bleeding
and itching Piles yield at once to the ap.
piica,iop of Bosanko's Pile Remedy, which
acts directly upon the parts affected
absol biog the tumors, ~allaying the intense
itching, and e~ffecting a permanent cure
Price fifty cents. Address, TIE DR.. Bo
sanko Medicine Co., Piqua, o. sold by
Purdy & Brecht.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-05
Excitement In Texas.

Great excitment has been caused in the
vicinity of Paris. Tex, by the remarkable
recovery of MI. j. E. Corley, who was SC
helpless he could not turn in bed, or raise
his head; everybody said he was dying o.
Consumption. A trial bottle Of Dr.. King
New Discovery was sent him. Finding
relief, he bought a large bottle and a box
of DR.. Kings New Life Pills; by the time
he had taken two boxes OF Pills and two
bottles of the Discovery, he was we'll and
had gained in flesh thirty.six pounds. Trial
Bottles of this Great Discovery for Con
sumption free at the Excelsior Drug Store
of Purdy & Brecht.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-05
In Lies pee,,ne

In6rmities beset us to which onr youth and
maturity were strangers. Weakness of the
loins, rheumatic ailments, dyspepsia, loss of
appetite and unquiet sleep. are among these.
AS q means of -ountcracting the intirinitiea Of
age, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Is unrivallod
1t anickens and enri ches the sluggish and inn
poverished clrculation, begets q hearty appe-
tite and youthful relish for the food and ena-
bles the stomach to digest it. 1t soothes and
lnvigorates the nervous system and checks u
tendency to rheumatism. Its quoting action
upon the great sympathetic nerve, which con-
meets the stomach with the BRAN, results in the
j peedy departure of the restlessness by night
and ~dlsquietpde by day. which are the reflected
etfectual antidote to the poison Of malaria,
gives ahealthful impetus to the action of the
Kidneys and bladder, and is an admirable
means Of consolidating yigor when impaired by
oyerwork or other cause.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-05
First Publication Oct. 18th.
Proposals for the COnstrucfio,
of Sidewalks.

Office of Street Commissioner, City of YsnL
ton, October oath, ~18S6-Sealed proposals I" ~.
mayor and council of the city Of ianktonD s Me
of said city, will be received until the 18Th Az
of November, 1885, = o'clock in the attesInoal!
of that day. for furnishing materials and cnn
scribed sidewalks in said city, in accordanunes'
with the resolutions of tho mayor and connp;,
declaring necessary and ordering the same
p urs nn to plans and specitioat,ons duly AZ.
of the city clerk, az foilows:.
SECOND STREET.
A six foot gravel walk in front of lots e.,a
10. block 2, Lower Yankton.
A ak foot gravel walk in front of lots 10 and,
II, block 2, 4odd's Yankton.
A six foot gravel walk in front of lots ma
10, block 3, Todd's Yankton. Auu
A six foot gravel walk in front of lots and
10, block II, Todd's Yankton. "Wu
A six foot gravel walk in front of lots land IN
block IL, Todd's Yankton,
a Six foot gravel walk in front of lots 9 and
. CAPITOL
A six footwood walk in front of lots 10 and
II, block 2, Lower Yankton.
A six foot wood walk in front Of lots 7 and q
block Is, Lower Yankton.
A six foot wood walk in front af lots i. "a
n 4, block "a, Lower Yankton.
oUaLA N
A six foot wood walk in front of lots 6, 1s
and 9, block 2. Lower Yankton.
A six foot wood walk in front of lot 10. blocl
II, Lower Yankton.
WALNUT STREET.
A six foot wood walk in front of lots !. 2. "a
and q, block 4, Todd's Yankton.
A Blk foot wood walk IN front of lots s and
block. II, Todd's Yankton.
A six foot wood walk in front of lots 10. II.
IL. IS, IA and 10. block IL, Todd's Yapkton.
Plans and specifications to each said walk,
on file with the city clerk, to which bidders ara
referred.
-All sidewalks to be laid and constructed 81
that that the plank when laid shall form a Ier.
fectly even surface.
Bias or proposals must be enclosed in a se,led
envelope, and Endorsed Proposals for the con.
strpction of sidewalks" and addressed to the
undersigned, in care of the City Clerk, where
plans and specifications are filed, and specific
information can he obtalned.
All bids and proposals must be made upon
condition that the cost of furnishing material.
and construction shall be raid out of Il specisl
tax fund and as rapidly as the taxes are col
lected, or received ION the parties liable /,
pay the same.
The right is reserved to reject any or all bid
at the pleasure of the mayor and council
JOHN GOEDEN,
Street Com'sr. of said City of Yankton.