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Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-05-14
A Dynamite story.

Talk about dynamite, / can tell you a
true story of what nitro-glycerine once did
in our State. 1t was near Prairie-du- Chen,
where they were blasting on the Chicago,
Milwaukee * st. Paul road. The contract
OF had several kegs of stuff in an under
ground place. One day workman left
the place open; by-and-by a hog came
along, found keg open, and as glycerine
is sweet almost as honey, the animal filled
himself He came out by-and-by, and soon
wandered into a stable which contained
about forty horses belonging to the con-
tractor
The hog got TO fooling around the horses
hind legs, when one of them drew off and
gave Mr.. Hog good one. The conclusion
started the business, and not vestige was
ever discovered of the hog or of single
horse or Of the stable. And where the
stable once stood there was hole in the
earth 80 feet deep and 200 feet in circum-
ference. Fact. gentlemen II
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-05-14
Not GuIlty.

NEW YORK, May 6.-TLis afternoon
when the jury trying Richard Short for
stabbing Capt. Phelan retired, the lobbies
of the court house remained tbronged with
people. The jury, having made known
that an agreement had been reached, were
brought into court and asked what their
verdict was. Not guilty" answered the
foreman. Shorts friends set up tre-
mendous shout, but were quickly quieted
by the officers. The Judge frowned in in
dignation and amazement at the verdict,
and said: Gentlemen. | am astonished
at your verdict You are discharged from
all further service on this panel"
II move for the discharge of the pris-
oner." said Counsellor Brook
Granted" said the court in a manner
that seemed to show that his honor was
anxious TO get rid of such extraordinary
business
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-05-14
Smelling By Electricity.


Prof. James Warren, of Los Angeles,
Cal, electric light station, is the inventor
of a new process for reducing ores, which
is done by the aid of electricity. One day,
while examining piece OF gold-bearing
quartz, he accidentally let it fall into one
of the dynamos. which was ia motion at
the time. On looking fog the piece of
quartz the next day he found it in the
dynamo, and to his surprise the gold in the
quartz had melted and ran to one side of
the rock, forming beautiful button. Prof
Warren Immediately instituted series of
experiments, and has succeeded in evolv-
ing process by which gold, silver and
copper can be instantly smelted from con-
centrations by powerful electric shock,
which almost equals in its intensity a
stroke of lightning. The experiments so
far have failed on lead and antimony ores.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-05-14
Helena, Montana. Thursday, May II, 1885.


LONDON, May Previous to the cere-
mony of the unveiling of the bust of Col
eridge, a preliminary gathering ws held
in the Chapter House. Besides Lord Chief
Justice Coleridge and Baron Houghton,
there were present Lord Aberdare, Canon
FaIrar, Robert Browning. Prof Blackie,
and the whole Coleridge family, including
a grandson and granddaughter of the
oct Many members of the House of
Commons, noblemen, deacons, bishops, and
a large number of Americans were also in
attendance Dean Bradley and Mr.. Lowell
entered the Chapter House arm in arm.
The Dean made short speech, in which
he said he heartily sympathized with much
OF the meeting. lie paid high tribute to
Mr. Lowell, and said that he was eminent
~ fitted TO perform the duty OF unveiling
the statue. The ceremony" he said, would
add another link To the many which bound
together England and America.
Mr.. Lowell replied that he would have
preferred that the task of unveiling the
statue had been entrusted To worthier
hands but the fact that the bust is a gift
Of the late Rev DIR. Mercer, of Rhode
Island, through his executrix, Mrs. Pell,
supplied that argument OF fitness which
would otherwise have been absent He
continued: "All the waters of the At
lantic cannot wash out of the consciousness
of either nation that we hold our intellec-
tual property in common. The literary
traditions and fame OF those who shed lus-
tire upon our race remain an undivided in
heritance. Coeridge'sis companion and
teacher in the happiest hours OF our youth,
and in old aye recall the radiant images of
youth, which we have lost. Surely. there
are no friends so constant as poets. Among
them none are more faithful than Coler-
idge. Just ffty-one years ago / became
possessed of pirated American reprint of
Coleridge, Shelly and Keats, and | trust
that / may he pardoned for the delight |
took in it, Coleridge was a metaphysical
teacher and interpreter, whose services are
incalculable' Mr.. Lowell said he adj
mIred especially the ancient mariner, far
more, indeed than Christabel. MIR. Col
eridge was man of artless simplicity, and
yet a finished scholar, although not exact.
He owed much TO the poetry OF others, but
but most To his own native genius. lie
was picturesque in the best sense of the
term. Mr.. Lowell concluded This is
neither the tine nor the place TO speak of
Coleridge's conduct TO himself, his family,
or the world. He left behind him a great
name. Let those who are blameless cast
the first stone at one who might nave been
better had he possessed those business
faculties which make men respectable. He
left us such a legacy rs only genius, and
genius not always, can leave.
Lord Coleridge returned thanks on be-
half of the family. The assemblage then
went TO the poets corner, and Mr. Lowell
formally unveiled the statue. which bears
the simple inscription: Samuel Taylor
Coleridge."
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-05-14
QUARREL AND No RECONCILE
ALTON.

Calm wa the night Ia that II IN autumn weather
And calmcr still and colder were the twain
Who IaTtiug then, might yet have kept together,
lfpIide had not been stronger even than pain.
Tbere were 40 bitter tears, no signs Of sorrow,
No sad reprOaChcs uttered at the end,
And. should they meet years hence or on the
morrow.
Twill be with courteous ease, as friend meets
friend.
uh mocking words for those who once loved
madly.
Henceforth to lie mere friends not less, not
Keep Ia each heart d death knell sounding sadly.
For love, deemed deathless, in glad days of
yoTc.
Nog more than friends the voices must not
fater,
lest broken tones betray uain regret
Aud on the lips the forced smile must not alter
10 show how, meath that mask, griefs lines
arc srt.
let them take heed lest any word be spoken
To rouse some ghost from out the buried past ;
Though the dear ties that bound them once are
broken,
strange spell fingers yet and holds them fact.
Nol less than friends but ah, the friendship
seems ~ such little worth. how love is done /;
'Tis hard 10 take the hand thus coldly proffered
And feel the tender. thrilling touch has gone.
Gone with tse dav when just one word was
needed
Tho, heavy clouds 81 pride and doubt to liz /;
Eutuli ln vain loves dying voice had pleaded
Vow far apart each lonely life must drift.
And she will never know 81 their next meeting.
How hard hC fought uu outward calm 10 gain /;
Nor will hc see beneath the friendly greeting
How her true heart still yearns TO him through
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-05-14
The Mormon Protest.

SALT LAKE. May 6.-Members of the
Utah Commission being to-day interviewed
by an Associated Press reporter as to the
effect of the late Mormon declaration and
protest" upon the authorities at Washing
ton and upon the nation, say: 1T will do
the Mormon cause more harm than good
First, because il is bold, unqualified dec
laration to favor the dogma of polygamy
Secondly. because the leaders who formu-
lated the document have induced the
whole Mormon people apparently to endorse
the declaration, while no doubt there are
many dissentients, yet have all allowed
themselves to be placed by the leaders in
the attitude of unanimously endorsing
polygamy. This, of course, will be used
by outsiders" as an argument for more
stringent legislation.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-05-14
Hanging of Rebel IncendIaries.

COLON, May Two rebel leaders, Por-
tozal and Cocobolo, who advised and as
sisted Prestan in burning Colon. and who
have been prisoners on the Galena, were
delivered yesterday morning to General
Reyes, Commander-in-Chief of the Colom-
bian forces, by Captain Kane. A court
martial was then held by General Reyes,
and the rebel conspirators were sentenced
to death. No delay occurred in executing
the sentence of the court. In the after
noon the condemned men were taken 10
the middle OF the ruins they were instru-
mental IN making and hanged in the
presence of thousands of persons who had
assembled to witness the enforcement of
the law. The place selected for the hang
ing by General Reyes was the exact spot
where the leaders of the rebels had started
the fire March 3lst, which laid the city in
ashes and destroyed nearly every building
in it. General Reyes prompt and and
vigorous action has already had its effect
The hanging of Portozal and Cocobolo
struck terror TO every rebel on the Isthmus
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-05-14
How To Begin Eousekeeping.

you say you want to marry my daugh-
ter?'
Yes, sir
"Are you prepared to give her pleas
ant home and the luxuries TO which she
has always been accustomed
II don't believe | am, sir, only get s.
a week
"Yes; WELL do you know that young
women nowadays expect to begin house
keeping in the same style their parents
leave OFF,"
"Oh, yes; know all about that
you do. Wei, hew can you reconcile
81 n week with my surroundings
IL thought" said the young man,
while his face beamed with love and hope
that we could live right along with you
tili-till you leave off, and the matter
would sort of regulate itself, you know
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-05-14
Kentucky RailroadIng.
Chicago Herald

LIhicagO Herald
DO you use the block system on this
road :. inquired passenger on a train
down in Kentucky.
No, sir replied the conductor I'VE
nave no use for it,
DO you use the electric or pneumatic
signals"
NO. si-."
Have you double track -
"No."
We'll, OF course yca have train
dispatcher and run all trains by tele-
graph
NO
Il see Won have no brakeman. How do
you flag the rear oc your train if you
are stopped from any cause between sta
tions -
I'VE DON'T flag"
Great heavens What a way to run a
railroad. A man takes his life in his hand
when he rides on it. This is crimiDal;y
reckless
See here, mister, if you don't like this
railroad you can get OF and walk. am
the president of this road and its sole
owner. / am also the board of directors,
secretary, treasurer, general manager,
superintendent, paymaster, trackmaster
general passenger agent, general freight
agent, master mechanic, ticket agent, con-
ductor, brakeman and boss. This is the
Great Western Railroad oil Kentucky, six
miles long, with termini at Harrodsburg
and HarrodsDurg junction. This is the
only train on the road of any kind, and
ahead OF us is the only engine. We never
have collisions. The engineer does his
own firing, and runs the repair shop and
round house all by himself He and run
this here railroad. 1t keeps us pretty
busy, but we've always got time to stop
and eject sassy passenger. Do you want
TO behave yourself and 20 through with
US, or will you have your baggage set OF
here by the haystack -
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-05-14
Amende Honorable.

CHICAGO, May s.-The publication last
week in the Chicago Ne,cs Letter of a para
graph rejecting on the private life of Mr.
Nat Goodwin, the actor, has been the oc-
casion of considerable comment here. Ex-
aggerated reports of the affair were sent
broadcast, in which the actor was pictured
as entering the editors office in rage,
threatening to do him bodily injury, flour
ishing weapons, etc. In to-day's issue of
the Ne'cs Letter Mr.. Dalziel regrets that
the paragraph in question should have ap-
peared in his paper, and acknowledges that
since, on Mr.. Goodwins authority, the
statements contained in the paragraph
were altogether incorrect and that the
paper was in the wrong.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-05-14
Death Of the Queen of the Sandwich
Islands.

SAN FRANCISCO, May s.-Queen Dowa-
ger Emma, of the Sandwich Islands, died
April 25th. Her death was sudden. On
the day preceding the sad event she COM
planned of a slight headache which con-
tinued to trouble her. About / o'clock the
following day she had slight convulsion.
DIR. McKibbon was hastily summoned.
Immediately comprehending the dangerous
symptoms he called in DIR. Trosseau. BY
the exertions of the physicians the Queen
was brought around only shortly to be
attacked with another fit. She was again
restored, but suffered third attack, which
proved fatal. Less than an hour elapsed
from the time the physicians were called
until she breathed her last
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-05-14
Agricultural Department Circular.

WASHINGTON, May s.-Professor c. V.
Reilly, entomologist in the Agricultural
Department, has prepared a circular an
nouncing that the Department will pur-
chase during the coming summer such
quantities of silk worm eggs as may be
deemed necessary for the distribution il is
proposed TO make for the season of 1855, and
so far as practicable will purchase them
from American producers. Eggs of inn
proved races French or Italian races pre-
ferable) will he purchased
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-05-14
The Russian Minister.

WASHINGTON, May s.-Mr. Lathrop,
appointed Minister to Russia, is 60 years of
age. He has been prominently identified
with the legal profession. His residence is
Detroit. Shortly after Mr.. Cleveland was
elected to the presidency, Mr.. Lathrop,
with other Michigan gentlemen, called on
him in Buffalo The President was greatly
pleased with Mr.. Lathrop and so ex pressed
himself on his return to Albany. The ap-
pointment TO Russia was unsolicited.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-05-14
Corean Troubles.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 6.-The japanese
Minister at Peking submitted terms to the
Chinese government for the settlement of
the troubles OF the Core&n outbreak. Japan
troops from Corea; that China henceforth
refrain from interfering in Corean affairs /;
the payment to Japan of an indemnity OF
100000 taels lover a million dollars the
punishment of the Chinese commanders
who melted the outbreak China has not
yet replied to these conditions.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-05-14
LAST SUMMERS STRAW.

Come out old straw us seven months
Since you were duly laid away.
March forth. old hat Let people laugh
Tll Spring you on them while may.
Juac Know, Eliza where's that hRtr
] Autumn meet IL Summers here,
IL il Is gone my hopes are iiat,
And shall suffer some, | fear.
Why, everybody swears to-day
Because the mercury gets highi
Aan when J told "A crowd twas hot,
There wasn't one who said July .!
J didn't lie; my August form
Was nearly weak enough TO Fall.
What 10 / want Eliza Jane,
want my old straw hat-thats AL.
You burnt Il upe That sort of thing
should be prevented by the law.
~trnws show which way the money goes,
But women never care a straw.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-05-14
New Governor of Alaska.

WASHINGTON, May s.-A. p. Swineford,
of Marquette. Micn., was to-day appointed
Governor of Alaska. Mr.. Swineford is ex-
Mayor of Marquette, is editor of the Mar
quette Mining Journal, has served as
member of the Legislature of his State,
and was a candidate for Lieutenant Cover
nor two years ago. He was appointed
State Inspector of Mines and Mining by
Governor Begole, of Michigan.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-05-14
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE
WORLD.

] should ltkc to rise and 20
Where thr golden apples grow;
Where tslow another sky
Parrot islands anchored lir
tud watched by cOckatCo- and goats,
Lonely CTu-oes building boats;
Where iu sunshine rraCning out
Eastern cities, miles about,
Are With mosque and miuAret
Among sandy gardens set
snd the rich goods frum near and far
iiaEg taF sale in the bazaar;
Where thc Great Wall round China goes,
And on uuc side the desert blows,
And eth bell and voice and drum
sitiss on The other hum;
Where are forests, hot "a tire,
Wide ~ England, tall A. ~pire,
full ot apes and COCOauut-.
And thu negro hunters huts;
Where thc knotty crocodile
lars and blInk~ ia the Nile,
Aut tllr red hamingO flies
hLutiug h-h before his eyes
Where iu iuugles, near and far,
han-iUynurIng tigers are,
IyDHg close and giving ear
{ go ahc hunt bc drawing near.
sbF = cuElrr-by be seen
Swinging iu = palanquin:
Where among the desert sands
Somr .iazcrtcd city stands
All it, children, sweep and prince.
Grown 10 manhood ages since,
Not "a fupt ia street or house,
Not a stir Of child or mouse.
tud when kindly falls the night,
lu al the town uo spark Of light.
There ID come when I'm "A man
With q camel Caravan:
Iaght FIRE IA the gloom
Df some dusty dining room.
Zee the pictures on the walls,
Heroes, fights and festivals
nd iu corner find the toys
ui the old Egyptian boys.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-05-14
Honor TO a Public Beuefactor.

SACRAMENTO, May 6.-The city is in
complete holiday attire and business is
entirely suspended to do honor to Mrs.
Margaret f. Croker for her many acts of
public benefcience, the latest of which
was the bestowal to the city of the f. b.
Crocker Art Gallery, valued at half mil
lion dollars. The demonstrations took
form in the grand Floral Festival Pavilion
building, the interior of which was COM
pletely hidden by contributions ranging
from bouquets to immense set pieces from
all parts of the State In the afternoon
were congratulatory exercises by 1000
school children. The formal presentation
of the art gallery was made in the evening.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-05-14
Heavy Snow storm.

ST. PAUL, May "A snow storm is
general throughout the northwest. Seed
ing is retarded, but there is no great
damage to vegetation rs it is not far
enough advanced to suffer seriously. Ice
Is an inch thick at Yankton, Dakota. There
Is an inch of snow at Fargo. The wind is
blowing forty miles an hour.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-05-14

WASHINGTON, May s.-Admiral Jouett
recently ordered a court of inquiry at As
pinwall to investigate the charges made
against Commander Kane TO the effect that
he did noa perform his duty at the time of
the burning of that place. The finding of
the court has been received at the Navy
Department and is as follows:
That the American tiag was insulted rs
alleged by the seizpre of the steamship
Colon and the forcible arrest and imprison-
ment of a number of American citizens,
including an officer of the United States
navy in uniform, and Robert h. Wright,
Jr, United States Consul at Aspinwall,
which, however. we find to have been done
on the Both day of March, under forces
which, in our opinion, were not revolu-
tionists but were part of an armed mob
acting under the orders of one Pedro Pres
ton, who was denounced by both the ex-
isting political parties of the State of Pan
anna as robber and an assassin, who call
ed himself revolutionist to cover his base
designs.
Com. kanes conduct was. in our opinion
based on the concordant testimony of all
the witnesses who have been before the
court, as well as those who have testified
by deposiLg), eminently proper That he
acted with judgment, with dscretion,w with
firmness. and in accordance with his or
ders. Had Commander Kane acted other
wise than as he did, there is no doubt the
lives of the American citizens imprisoned
by Preston would have been sacrificed,
with no benefit to Americans or other for
eigners either in saving of life or droperty.
The burning of Aspinwall would have fol-
lowed the murder of Prestons prisoners,
and in all probability other American citi-
zens would have been made the victims of
PRISONS malipnant fIrY
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-05-14
Condition of the Crops.

WASHINGTON, May S.-The May report
of the Department of Agriculture relates to
the progress of the spring plowing and to
the condition of winter grain, meadows and
pastures. IL also reports the prevailing
rates of wages of farm labor. The spring
sowing in preparation for planting, is every
where late. Last year at this date 1t was
estimated to he two-thirds done. This
year il is scarcely six-tenths. The esti-
mated average acreage of a series of years
exceeds seven-tenths. Less than half of
this work is done in the Eastern States. In
New York, Ohio and Michigan a much
larger proportion is finished. In the North
west, where corn, potatoes, and other late
planted crops are grown in smaller proper
tion, the injury to the winter wheat crop
was greater than appearances indicated on
the first of April. The roots were killed in
the central belt even worse than was sup
posed. In New York the snow protection
was ample except in spots, and in Michigan
no material injury occurred, but in Ohio
and the Mississippi valley the reports OF
the condition are much reduced. In the
South slight Improvement in prospect has
occurred, and the average of the condition
in the principal wheat growing States Is as
follows:
New York 95; Michigan 100; Ohio 50 ;
Kentucky As; Indiana 30; Illinois az /;
Missouri 90; Kansas 62. The general aver
aye is 20 instead OF - in April, reducing
the indicated production of winter wheat
to about 2iOOO0O0O bushels The condi-
ton OF rye is ais, lower than reported in
April, yet much better than wheat, the
average being So. The average condition
of winter barley is -. The moving lands
promise a nearly average crop of hay, the
average condition being 90. Pastures look
nearly rs well, the condition being 90.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-05-14
Drowned.

PoRrLAND, Oregon, May "a special
TO the 0regonian from Spokane Falls says
News reached here to-day OF the drowning
of three men-Nelson Holberg, Charles
Jacobson and Hans Eric-while attempt
ing to shoot Kootenai rapids, in the upper
Columbia, on the Both ultimo. Two OF
their companions were rescued.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-05-14

II May iJfgets not Aprlrs flowers,
june will
Even hearts that throb and thrill like ours
Gr1w still.
July forEci- what biris aud flowers
june had
Even hearts whose JOY j. deep a. ours
Grow sad
The pale leaves hear not what the flowers
Heard told
Even hearts as passionate ~ ours
Grow cold.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-05-14
Funeral of Gen. Mcdowell.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 6.-Brigadier Cen
eral Mcdowell was buried to-day in the
National cemetery with military honors.
Flags on public and private buildings are
AT half-mast
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-05-14
Bruce Resigned.

WASHINGTON, May - Ex-senator
Blanch X. Bruce, Register of the Treasury.
rendered his resignation. 1t is reported
that his resignation was requested.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-05-14

WASHINGTON, May 7.-Secretary Man
ming has directed that the issue of one and
two dollar notes be discontinued for the
present