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Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-04-09
President Diaz' Message.

CITY or MEXICO, April 1.-Congress con-
vened this evening The Presidents mes
sage warmly opposes the attempt of Barrios
to a forcible uniication of the Central
American Republic. Strong sympathy for
San Salvador and Nicaragua is manifested
among the members.
CITY OF MEXICO, April 2.-Congress
opened last evening, and President Diaz, in
his message, says: In regard to the at
tempt of Gen. Barrios against the indie
pendence of the Central American States,
there are especial duties imposed on Mexi-
co by its honor and sentiments of justice !;
its neighborhood to the belligents, and its
peculiar relation with the aggressor, Presi-
dent DiaZ says Il answered Gen. Barrios
frankly, condemning his act. The Mexi.
can people have approved my action.
Grave, without doubt, is the difficulty
which this international emergency may
produce on account of the crisis which now
afiiicts the public treasury-neverrheles
the executive is resolved to sustain an at
tiiude beiitting the national honor, and
counts on a patriotic corporation of Con-
gress to maintain intact its national honor
and interests
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-04-09
Railroad Affairs.

CHICAGO, April 2-Representatiyes Of
the principal roads north of the Ohio river
and between Buffalo and the Missouri
river, in session here, adopted a resolution
to-day appointing a committee of seven to
prepare a statement of desirable changes
in existing laws governing and the prac-
tice obtaining in railroad construction and
operation. This is to he submitted to the
convention at Philadelphia, to which will
be invited the railroad commissioners of
the several States, the transportation COM
mittees of Congress, chief of the bureau of
statistics, representatives of the CONNER
cial interests of Boston, New York, Phila-
delphia, Baltimore, Chicago, ST. Louis, Gin
cinnati and other Western cities be-
tween the Missouri and the seaboard, to-
gether with representatives of American
labor and manufactures
CHICAGO, April 1.-At meeting of the
managers of the leading lines between the
Missouri river and Atlantic seaboard held
here to-day resolution was passed to re-
store the rates TO the basis of 20 cents on
grain from Chicago to New York on May
9th and maintain them. A committee was
appointed TO draft plan for n general as
sociation also a committee To draft three
pools-one. of the roads. south OF Peoria,
i'll, one north, and one west of the
Mississippi river.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-04-09
Adjournment otthe Sonata.

WASHINGTON, April AFTER reading
the journal the chair laid befor the Senate
several communications which he had re-
ceived in regard TO the failing OF the
health of Gen. Grant, apd asked If II was
the pleasure OF the Senate that the Secre-
tary should read them. Several Senators
responded in the affirmative, whereupon
the Associated Press bulletins were read
from the Secretary's desk.
The nomination of Gen. JOS. +. Johnston
as Commissioner of railroads was formally
reported from the Senate Committee on
railroads to-day. The report was unani-
nous.
1t is understood that the President has
sent TO tie Senate message asking for
suspension of action upon the nomination
of Alexander X. Lawton, OF Georgia, to be
Minister to Russia, until the file of papers
in connection with the removal of his dis
abilities can be found. 1t is understood
that the suspension is only temporary.
The President has also notified the Sen
ate that he will send no more nominations
to-day, and the Senate adjourned sine die.
WASHINGTON, April 2.-In announcing
the result of the vote on adjournment this
afternoon, Vice President Hendricks said !:
Senators, desire 20 express my obliga-
tins and thanks for the kindness and sup
port | have received at your hands. The
Senate stands adjourned without day"
The Senate adjourned without eleocting
a president protempore.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-04-09
Death Red Scene.

NEW YORK, April 3.-An inmate in the
household of General Grant said tonight
that the true history of General Grants
"death-bed' scene on Tuesday morning,
when il was believed that the General was
about TO breath his last, was rs follows:
About o'clock in the morning the old
soldier suddenly gasped and presented all
symptoms of death struggle, and the
family, physicians and DIR. Newman rushed
to his side, and nearly all gave him up
Drs. Douglas and Shrady held hurried
consultation, after which Dr. Shrady filled
a hypodermic syringe full of brandy and
injected the contents into the Generals
arm. The extreme palloT so characteristic
Of death gave way to healthful looking
flush, and General Grant was given for a
time a new lease of life, This promptness
on the part of Dr. Shrady saved the Gen
eral and prolonged his life. After the Gen
eral recovered he pleasantly said to the DR.
who had performed the signal serve:
well, you've prolonged my agony for
a while"
Yes, answered DIR. Shrady. I'VE will
have you with US some time yet"
DIR. Newman was so overioyed at seeing
the General recover so rapidly, that he
prayed fervently The eyes of the ladies
were su.iused with tears of JOY when they
saw that death was averted. A minutes
delay at the time would have made a great
change in the history o. the case.
1t is understood that if General Grant
dies his funeral takes place in Washington
and interment near there.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-04-09

CoNsTANTIYopLE, April 1.-The gov
ernment is in arrears TO the soldiers for
several months back pay, and to-day the
wives of the soldiers attempted to secure
attention to their husbands demands by APP
pearing in force at the Office of the Min
ister of Finance. Bands of women to the
number of 2.0O0or more collected at point
near the building occupied by the cabinet
officials. At the appointed hour they
marched in a body to the Office of the Min
lister of Finance. Pushing past the guards,
they entered the Office and, confronting
the Minister. demanded the pay due their
husbands. The police were called in who
tried to expell them, but the women turn
ed on the officers and forced them to re-
tire. The Minister of Finance made n
plausible excuse for the delay in paying
the men. The women declared his answer
unsatisfactory and made a rush for him.
He however made his escape by jumping
out of n back window.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-04-09
lSurnIng Of Colon.

PANAMA, April 2.-The particulars OF
the battle al Colon ani the burning OF
that city are still meagre. The reported
attack upon the rebel chief Preston by the
Columbian troops was led by Col. Ulloas.
Prestoas forces were utterly rout-i after a
severe engagement. As soon az Preston
became convinced that it would be impos-
sible for him to maintain his position, he
set fire to the city in various places and
then made his escape. Only few OF his
followers succeeded in getting away with
him. The city is almost il complete ruins.
Only three houses are left standing.
Much distress prevails among the people.
Everything is quiet here at Panama, and
there are 40 serious apprehensions of an
attack from the insurgents.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April 2.-The fol-
lowing dispatch was received to-day from
Consul-GeneIal Adamson at Aspinwall (;
Colon totally destroyed by fire; suffer
ing awful. In my name invoke all editors
10 ask subscriptions fcv relief
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-04-09
The Railroad Lease.

NEW YORK, March 2.-The following is
the official answer 10 the criticisms that
have appeared in the different papers in
regard to tine lease of the Central Pacific
to the Southern Pacific Company: The
new lease Of the Central Pacific road does
not in any way interfere with its relations
to the United States government or jeopor
adize in the least the payment into the
sinking fund created by an act of Congress.
For several years the government trans
portation accounts over all its lines have
exceeded its requirements under the
Thurman act, so that no further calls have
been made upon the company. Under the
new arrangement the road will simply con
time to do the same transportation as here
tofore. The lessees, the Southern Pacific
Company, assume the payment of all inter
ests, taxes, sinking funds and the fixed
charges, including the annual obligations
imposed by the Thurman act, and in adj
dition the minimum of IL 100000, in
creased to S3,600,000 il earned, is TO be
paid as rental over and above the other
disbursements. The government thus has
the security of the Southern Pacific Co. ~
well as the Central Pacific for its claims,
and in this respect is better secured.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-04-09
Gen. Grants Vitality.

NEW YORK, April About 80 Gen.
Grant intimated to Dr. Shrady that he
would like to take his own temperature
and also see how his pulse was. Dr. Shrady
gave him the thermometer, and the Gen
eral put il in his mouth and kept it there
for about i've minutes The General also
set his stop watch and placed it on his lap.
and pat his second finger on his pulse. At
one time the watch seemed about TO slip
to the floor, but the General retained the
thermometer in his mouth nevertheless.
The General was able to take his own
temperature and received his pulsations,
and this feat was regarded by DIR. Shrady
as Indicating that his intellectual percep-
tions were clear and unclouded. When
Gen. Grant made the request for the ther-
mometer DIR. Shrady said: I'VE must
humor such a man as the General" at
which the General smiled.
At 9p. IN. Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Sartoris and
several other members of the family were
about the sick mans bedside. Mr.. New
man and ex-senator Chaffee were also
present. DIR. Sbrady regarded the ability
of General Grant TO exercise his mental
faculties and hands at the same time rs
very hopeful, and was quite sanguine at
that hour that the general would pass
comparatively easy night.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-04-09
THAT AWFUL RINk. .

Mark the horrors Of the rink
Roller rink
How the unaccu-tomed spirits seem 10 shiver
and To sink
A. the skaters roll and rumble
on the floor,
And the clumsy trip and tumble
Ger and DER,
TIL their very hearts broken, and their flesh
and bones are sore
From the sliding and the slipping
Aud the tumhing ard the tripping
That amuzes the curious lOoker-on who pauSes
Ht the brink
OF the rink rink, rink. rink,
Rink rink rink.
AZ the gay, seductive border Of the rink.
Note tile wonders of the rink
Gaudy rink
Scenes bt which q clergyman cannot begin to
wink
For the glory has departed
~ the parish oyster stew,
Aud the fairs are All deserted
BY the gay and festive crew.
And the Dorcas sewing circle wear she willow
and The rue,
And his brain II nearly CrazeS
As they whirl in merry maze-
And their rollers and their bangles all together
clip and cink
Ia the rink rink, rink. rink,
Rink. rink, rink,
To the mgd and merry music OF the rink,
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-04-09
The Canadian Trouble.

WINNIPEG, April 1.-The Stonies and
Crees Joined the other bands yesterday, and
burned a large number of sttlers' houses.
All of the buildings in Battleford are
pillaged and burned. 1t is expected that
Big Bears band and the Fort Pitt Indians
will also Join in the rebellion. Big Bear
with 500 warriors. is with Riel, who is now
said TO have 1000 armed men, but no field
pieces. IL is not known when Middleton
will order an advance of the troops.
OTTAWA, Ont, April MANY members
around the House tonight blame rhe
government for not using the American
route for transporting troops, either by
permission of the United States or sending
arms and accoutremen,s through in bond
with men attired in plain clothes.
HALIFAX, April 1.-The 63d Rifles have
been ordered to hold themselves in readi-
ness to proceed to the Northwest Territory.
TORONTO. April "A dispatch reached
here from Col O'Brien to-day ordering the
York Rangers to hold themselves in readi-
ness TO leave this afternoon. Bulletins
were Immediately issued from the news
paper offices and the greatest excitement
prevails.
hONlhtAl4. n plil HS -hasc'
a public meeting for Saturday afternoon,
to take into consideration the welfare OF
the families OF volunteers going TO the
front. Nine non commissioned officers OF
the Point Levi Cavalry left here this even
ing for the front Meetings of sympa-
thizers with Riel have been held the past
two evenings.
QUEBEC, April 2.-Fully 10000 persons
witnessed the departure of the Sth Battal-
ion Tor the Northwest. The enthusiasm
was unbounded.
WINNIPEG, April 3-The telegraph
wire was Gu, last evening between Hum
boldt and Battleiord, probably at some
point near Clark's crossing so nothing has
been heard from Battleiord for more than
twenty-four hours. There is a very un-
easy feeling here regarding the probable
fate of the beseiged people, and there i
intense anxiety that troops he sent for
ward.
OTTAWA, April 3.-The government has
ordered 10000 Henry rifles and 3oO,W
rounds OF cartridges for troops.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-04-09
Final Combinations.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-The Senate in
executive session to-day confirmed the fol-
lowing nominations Capt. VIM. j. Walk
mar, 9TH Cavalry, to be Assistant Adju-
tant-General with the rank of Major I;
Capt. Geo. III. Bnrton, 2lst Infantry. TO be
Inspector-General with the rank of Major.
WASHINGTON, April 2.-The Senate in
executive session to-day confirmed the
nomination of Henry G. Pearson as Post
master at New York; Norman j. Coleman,
Commissioner of Agriculture Joseph +.
Johnston, Commissioner of Railroads; Ed
ward Park Custis Lewis, Minister TO Por-
tugal; George w. Merrill, Minister to the
Hawaiian Islands; Alexander McCue. Soil
citor of the Treasury; VIM. X. Roberts,
Minister to Chill.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-04-09
SWISS MAIDENS.

Two little busy maids were Ne.
Ny sister Rose and !,
~ Joyous a. our mountain brooks
That never breathe "a sigh.
We worked with mother la the house,
And oft with childish pride
We helped our father guide the sheep
Down the green mountain side.
The soul of music seemed abrOst
la birds aud brooks and breeze,
The air was sweet with breath of flowers.
Or scent Of fragrant trees.
Ali me what change j. born of time
A swift wiEs.d seasons hyi
Both sundered now and far from home
Are sister Rose and ].
From where the rising Pleiads shine,
The ocean breezes sweep,
But bring no lowing Of the kline
Nor bleating Of the sheep.
Yet greetings from the dear old land
Are waited To my door,
More fragrant than the .silmy airs
That kiss some tEoaic shore.
Ny home L. where the waters gleam,
The mighty river flows,
Aud life's glad rill has grown stream,
still widening a. IT goes.
Vet oft when Fancy's silent train
Guides to the drcamland shore
! see nay native hills again
And seem a girl once more.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-04-09

HARTFORD, April 2.-The New York
East Methodist conference open to-day,
and resolutions were passed, accepting the
gift of $4,000 toward the Methodist
Episcopal Hospita., of Brooklyn, made by
Geo. /. Seney Of that city sometime ago,
and the bishop .sas authorized to appoint
a committee {. assist in raising money TO
complete the hospital
Resolutions were also adopted expressing
sorrow in the conference because OF the
dangerous illness of General Grant, ana
conveying the sympathy of this gathering TO
the family. A letter was read from Rev.
ID. Newman asking the conference to oier
a special prayer for Gen. Grant. This was
done
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-04-09
SAYS HE.

Whatever the weather may be. - SAYS he
Whatever the weather may be-
It, plnzc II We will, an I'll say me say
Supposin' to-day was the wintriest day,
Wud the weather be- changin' because ye cried,
or the snow ne grass were ye crucifedg
The best il TO make your own summer, says he,
Whatever the weather may be- says he,
Whatever the weather may he
Whatever the weather may be, says he
Whatever the weather may be,
It's the songs ye sing an the smiles ye wear
That's n-mAking the sun shine everywhere,
IN the world of gloom j. a world Of glee.
Wild the birG in the bush an the bud in the tree,
Whatever the weather may be" says he,
Whatever the weather may he - .
Whatever the weather may be, says he
Whatever the weather may he
We car bring the Spring. wild 'ts green an gold
An the grass in the grove where the snow lies
cold.
IN ven warm your back. wild smilin' face,
A. We Sit AT vour heart like an old fireplace,
Whatever the weather may he, says he
Whatever the weather may be
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-04-09
Respect To Gen. Grant.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-Should Gen.
Grant die before noon tomorrow the Sen
ate would adjourn over as a mark of re-
spect to his memory, in which case the
final adjournment will probably take place
Friday.
The following resolution was adopted by
the Union Soldiers Alliance at its regular
meeting this evening:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased God to afflict
almost unto the door Of death that great
and exemplary man, successful leader OF
the Union hosts, our beloved commander
and comrade, Gen. Ulysses ). Grant, there
fore be il
Resolred, That the comrades of the Union
Soldiers Alliance of Washington, ID. c.,
herein express their profound grief, that
fills their hearts because of the affiction
that has befallen our distinguished chief,
and their warmest sympathy for him in
this, his hour of sore trial, united with
their heartfelt wishes and most earnest
prayers that the all wise Ruler may yet
avert the irreparable loss the sorrowing
nation would sustain in his death.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-04-09
The Panama DifticuIty.

WASHINGTON, Az III "A prominent
navy officer, speaking OF the Panama diff
Guilty and the sending OF a force from the
United States, said to-day: 1T is a subject
OF regret among naval officers that the
sailors who will probably form part of the
forces TO be sent TO the isthmus will not be
as well armed as the marines. or even as
well as the forces with which they will
have 10 contend. Their arms consist OF
short magazine guns, which will not com
pare in range with the Springfield rifles.
Aelther are they supplied with bayonets. =
Government officials are OF the opinion
that transit will not be closed for any
length of time. IL will depend upon the
information received in the meantime
whether any additional forces will he sent
To Asplnwall, Monday. The Pacific Mail
Steamship Co. has reduced the rate for
taking the men TO so a man, including
their subsistence upon the passage and
including tents and camp equipage. This
covers about the actual cost to the COM
pany for taking them. The four ships of
war, which will be at Aspinwall by the
time the Pacific Mail steamers arrive, have
Calling guns for use on land and a force of
WASHINGTON, April 3.-The Secretary
Of the Navy has received applications
from nearly all the naval officers who
are availably located to be sent TO Aspin-
wall. lie received the following dispatch
this morning from Commander Kane, of
the Galena:
II hold two OF the most prominent in
surgents who assisted in firing Aspinwall.
do not think it safe to deliver them TO
the Columbian authorities, who would
permit their escape
Admiral Jouett telegraphs from New
Orleans that he has left that city with the
Tennessee for Aspinwall.
WASHINGTON, April 3.-Senor Becerra,
representing the United States of Columbia
at Washington, sent the following dispatch
TO Gen. Comma, at Panama: The United
States forces are going TO cooperate in
securing free transit and the protection of
American life aud property. If they find
the ColumbiaN forces able of themselves TO
attain that obi,ct they will withdraw. l
have perfect confidence in the good faith
and upright insentions of the American
government. Pubic opinion here is deep
iy irritated at the excesses committed at
Colon. We need energy, repression and
exemplary justice so that we may not be
held for the aforesaid excesses. Report
frequently.
He also sent the following TO the au-
thorities at Buena Ventura: Ii is import
ant that more forces be sent to Panama to
restore order and prevent the nation from
being held responsible.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-04-09
IN ARCADIA. 4

because ! chose TO keep my seat
Nor join the giddy dancers whirl
pray you do not laugh my girl,
Nnr ask me WAY find il sweet
lu ny Old age 10 watch your glee--
d too have been in Already.
And though full well know seem
quite out Of place To scenes like this.
You can't imagine how much bliss
10 gives just 20 sit and dream,
A. your fair form goes fitting by.
How J. too, dwelt la Already.
For sweetheart. in your merry eve,
A vanished summer buds and blows.
and with the same bright checks of ~o-e
{ see your mothers image rise,
And % eT a long and weary track
Ny buried boyhoOd wanders back.
And a. with tear-dimmcd eyes east
ON your sweet form my swimming glance
think your mother used TO dance
Just a. you do, ia that dead past.
Long years ayO-ye=, hity-three-
When l. too, Gwclt IN Already.
And ia the mu .ic~ laughing notes,
seem To hear old voices ring
That i.sra been hushed, ah many q Spring,
And round about me family hoat-
The echo Of a melody
] used to hear in Already.
And youder youth-nay, do not blush,
The boy his father q er again;
And hark yc, Miss ! was not plain
When at his age-what must | hush
He's coming this way. Yes ! see
You two dwell boz Already.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-04-09
To the Rescue.

WASHINGTON, April 2-In answer TO a
telegram sent last night by Secretary
Whitney to the President Of the Pacific
Mail Steamship Co, at New York, in re-
lation to the number of men the company s
vessels can take to Aspinwall without de-
lay, the following reply was received:
we can carry 20G men in the City of
Para tomorrow at noon. and GOO in the
Accapulco next Monday
Secretary Whitney replied:
We will ship 200 by your steamer to-
morrow with tents and camp equipage
The Tennessee with Admiral Jouett
will leave New Orleans probably to-day
with an extra compliment of marines for
Aspinwall. This will place four ships and
between 400 and 500 available men at As
pinwall for land service. As to Monday :
steamer will communicate hereafter"
The men will he taken from the Brook
lyn navy yard.
In reply to a telegram to Commander
Kane, OF the Galena, the following was re-
ceived to-day
Transit is closed; steamship property
safe and in my possession. Also railroad
property at the north end of the Island. Ii
is advisable to send another vessel
When il was learned in the Navy De-
partment this morning that the Secretary
had determined to protect American
interests at the Isthmus by forces there
was considerable excitement among the
naval officers on duty here. A lumber Of
them Immediately volunteered their ser
vices to 90 to Aspenwall The selection of
officers, however. has been left to the board
of detail, which convened at 1l:30 o'clock.
Ii is understood tha Major Chas. Hay
wood, who has charge of the marine bar
racks at Brooklyn, will have immediate
command of the marines Naval officers
of rank, however, will probably be de-
tailed TO command the expedition.
PORTSMOUTH. y. H., April "A dis
patch was received from Secretary Whit
ney to-day, ordering 80 marines to Brook
lyn for Panama. They left by the first
train.
FORTRESS MONROE, April 3.-The u. :.
steamer Dispatch, with between 500 and
400 sailors and marines on board from the
Norfolk navy yard, passed here this after
noon. She will intercept the steamer
from New York for Aspinwall OFF Cape
Virginia, and the men will there be trans
ferred