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Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-09

"'How can 1 b'lave that sez she, 'whin
ye've got fiddulH
"'Fidduls, sez /, 'are cheerin', but I've got
me two eyes set on somethin' cheeriner.'
"She forgot to ak me what that sumthin'
wus, SO trotted off by another road, sayin':
Faith, Nelly, I'm goin' back cross the
pond in Marchuary.'
"'Indadel' sez she, furtin' the dishrag.
An its pity ye iver cum overI'
"'Yis,' seq l. Jane sed that same in her
last lether'
"'An' who's Janer axt Nelly, gettin' red
loike the crabs ON the table besoid her.
"'She thinks power O me- sez I, on
heedin.
"'Shure an that's quare Is she young
as NEE
"'Yis.'
IAN better LOOKING"
" "'Paple moight think so.'
"'An' is she waitin' fur yer
AVIS
"'She'll be changin' names, sure, reckonp
"'Yis'
What's her name now'
"'Jane-Murky!' cried I, wild delight
"'Thin, she's your sister,? sez Nelly, cross ez
her mistress Well, it amt much matter
seein ez how I've got a bye wotchin' fur me
over i'll Balycoran.'
"What's his namep axt l, turnin hot an
cold to wunst.
"'Barney Flynn sez she.
"'About ME size?
"tYis'
"'An' does he luv yeF
"'Nixt to the Vargin.'
ais he coming to Americky, sure"
"'No.'
"'Why not bedad3
"'Och, Pat, he's married alriddyl'
"'The spalpeenn says l.
"'Don't give him hard names,' sez she.
Barney Flynn's me step -bruther.'
"Then she lafft that purity laugh O hern
an wint up close.
NELLY, sez l.
"'What, PatN
"'Cud We luv a bye loike NEE
"'Troth an L wudn't thry.'
"'Why not, darlint?
"'Faith, / wus niver axt to-
"'Thin III AK We now
"'DOn't do it. sez she. Pm that full o.
work couldn't reply for a month"; an the
dishes flew'd ivry wich way es she sed it.
"But sat down on the stip.
al kin wait seq /.
"'The misthress wul cum an foind yez
here.
"I'll be PLACED to mate her.
"I'll tell her ye're a robber.'
"'Begorra that's just what | am, fur I'm
afther Nelly McCusker's heart
"'Ye'll be arrested
al have bin alriddy, and yer blu eyes did
itr sez l. Cum, Nelly, lock me up in yer
warm heart foriver'
"'Och, it's boulted, an I've lost the key
"'Thin I'll cloimb in at the winder.'
"'She hung her curly he'd fur a mint, an
when she lookt up axt her to be my woife'
"Tll guv We foive secinds,' sez /. 'Ef ye
wull, just fotch me the big pewter spoon ye've
bin wipin'; eff you won't, thin put it back in
the drawer
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-09

possibilities of la THE MECHANICS BELL.
Dor organizations in Europe and Amer
lea; guilds, trades unions and Knights
of Labor; wages and profits; hours
of labor; functions of capital; Chinese
labor; competition; arbitration; profit shar-
ing and cooperation; principles of the
Knights of Labor; moral and educational
aspects of the labor question. Among those
who have contributed to the contents are
Grand Master Workman T. V. Powderly,
Henry George, labor candidate for mayor
Of New York; Chief Peter NJ Arthur, of
the Brotherhood Of Locomotive Engineers;
John Jarrett and Rev. r. Heber Newton.
The chapter on cooperation and that giving
the history of the eight hour labor move
ment are among the most interesting. The
history of the organizations in each trade is
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-09
These Minerals Found in Limestone for
the First Time.


Next to the utilization of electricity the
discovery Of oil and gas in the earth viii have
more influence OF the industrial progress of
the latter half of the nineteenth century than
any other agency. These oil and gas reser-
voirs are now bubbling up in all manner of
unexpected places. They have at length been
found in limestone deposits, where geologists
have agreed they never would be found The
latest instance of this is in northwestern
Ohio in the region formerly known as the
Black Swamp.
1t is an interesting question whether this
vast quantity of oil and gas has been recently
formed in the bosom of the earth for the use
of man, or whether it has existed all these
ages since the world began, and man has
only just stumbled uponit. The probabilities
are that these marvellous illuminants are
recent formations.
The Ohio gas and oil fields include all OF
part of the counties Anglaize, Allen, Hardin,
Hancock, Putnam, Wood and Wyandot.
The Oil field is especially centered in the
region round about Lima, in Allen
county, though gas is found there
too. The heart of the gas region
is at Findlay, in Hancock county. Here
flows gas well SO tremendous that its light
has been seen sixty miles away Thirteen
million cubic feet in twenty -four hours is the
yield of the monster. The gas is of quality
superior to that around Pittsburg. A drug
gist said he could no longer give away his
empty boxes for kindling wood in Findlay.
Gigantic manufacturing interests are plac-
ing establishments in the favored new re-
gions; there is work for everybody and labor
ers are flocking thither by the thousand An
unprecedented era of prosperity is predicted
for Ohio. Nine thousand barrels of oil and
over 100000 cubic feet of gas are already
produced daily, with new wells being bored
every day
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-09
EX-PRESIDENT ARTHUR.
FACTS, INCIDENTS AND REMINIS-
CENCES OF HIS CAREER.

His Boyhood's Ambition Was to Re 4
Political Leader He Had Hi. Wish
and More, but Found That Life Was
Not Worth Living.
few times after the spring Of 1885 worn
looking. rather colorless man, with whitened
side whiskers, was to be seen walking about
Fifth avenue and Broadway, New York. 1t
was only very few times, but those who
saw the worn looking man always turned to
look at him the second time A thought
struck them; could that be ex-President Ar
thur! 1t looked like his pictures, as they
had been seen hundreds of times, and vet
so changed.
1t was ex-President Arthur, and Just SO had
he changed. In the years from the summer
Of 1881 to 1885 he turned from a young man
80 an old one. 1t is not too much to say that
the shot which struck Garfield at last killed
Arthur.
The day that shot was fired Arthur was on
his way from Albany to New York He had
come down by The night boat. 1t was in the
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-09

ern tunes, was a tailor. But here is another
point which all should note he was an edu-
Gated tailor. He was of an old American
Quaker family on his mothers side. on the
fathers his ancestors fought in the Revolu-
tion. He studied for the Baptist ministry,
but compromised the matter and became a
tailor. He taught school awhile, too. I'm
doubtedly it was bis superior education which
gave him some advantages over his fellow
workmen. 1t was an educational organiZa-
tion that he intended the Knights of Labor to
be- But the order has SO developed and en-
larged the original idea that it has become
not only great industrial power but also a
political one. The six original knights"
who with Mr.. Stevens, founded the organiza-
tion, were James S. Wright, Robert &. Ma
cauley, James NJ Hilsee, William Cook,
Robert w. Keen and Joseph S. Kennedy.
The meeting at which they signed their
names was held Dec %. 1869.
Among the illustrations of Mr.. McNeilrs
hook is one which strikes q note that echoes
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-09

dent. EX-PRESIDENT ARTHUR
The boat on which Arthur came to New
York was delayed by fog, and did not get in
till IL o'clock. As it touched the dock a
messenger leaped on board. Senator Conk
ling stood on deck.
Garfield was shot at Washington this
morning." said the messenger to him.
Conkling turned without q word and went
into the vice presidents state room with news
of the tragedy. Arthur was never the same
man from that day on. He knew too well
what the opposition faction in the Republican
party would say and believe to the end Of
time. 1t wore on his soul. He carried it
with him as a burden by day and itlay beside
him close upon his heart by night He was
over 6 feet tall, man Of splendid physique,
but he was sensitive as child One of his
intimate friends says since his DEATH ''The
assassination of Garfield nearly killed him."
1t did so in fact. From boyhood he had
wished to play great role in politics. More
than thirty years ago he said to school
friend:
at is my ambition to be politician. l
want to be a leader of men, and one who
helps to shape the policy of great political
party | don't think there is any nobler
work for man than that"
He had his wish to the letter. From one
Office of political preferment to another he
went till he reached the very top. Every
place that he occupied, too, he filled with
distinguished ability. During the war he
was first judge advocate of the Second brig
ade of New York, and afterwards engineer
in chief on the staff Of Governor Morgan of
that state. In both these capacities he did
more than any other man in New York to
equip soldiers and forward them rapidly TO
the seat Of war On the governors staff it
was part of his duties to look after the de-
fences of New York harbor.
Matters looked rather serious at the time of
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-09
Exploded Myths.
lancaster pa Examiner.

Lancaster Pa Examiner
William Tell is now known to be myuu,
Lucrezia Borgia has been scientlncany
whitewashed, and will stand before pos,
terity in the future as model OF an s lns
virtues, having been misrepresented anu
n,aligned in the past and being lnnoIen.
of the wholesale poisoning ascribed 10 nel.
1t has been conclusively proved tnat n.n
Alfred did not scorch the CAKES; .nas
George Washington did not cut fne cneliy
tree, aud no child OF ordinary lnte1iigeuSo
nowadays believes in Santa Claus. bu1 .n1
sea serpent, the stomachic snake ana iizalu,
and the maidstone triumphantly hold 'nei'
own.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-09
Helena, Montana. Thursday, December 9, 1886

taken up, and sketches Of congressman who
have influenced legislation for the working
men are given.
Finally, there are in the volume portraits
of forty-seven men who are leaders in the
labor movement. OF these, thirtysix learned
one of the mechanical trades and worked at
it. Some of them afterward studied law,
but whether that is against them or the law
each must decide for himself
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-09
Clerks Who Speculate.

/ think that young man makes twenty
cents every time he buys stamps here. I
know the firm he works for, and it is un-
likely they would send him for ninety stamps
every time. He always gives me So and
pockets the change. There is another young
clerk whom have got my eye on. He has
brought here from time to time stamped en-
velopes with the name Of the firm for which
he works branded upon them. These he had
exchanged for postage stamps If the en-
velopes were spoiled in directing or mutilated
in any way there would be no suspicion, but
they are whole and without a scratch upon
them. These fly young men need watching.
Postal Clerk in Albany Journal
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-09
Polite.

Gilhooly has fine pointer, but Gus De
Smith has none.
"Letus go hunting tomorrow" said Gus.
"But how viii you get along without a dog
You haven't got anyr'
= "Of course l haven't any dog. If had a
dog of my own, do you suppose I'd ask you
to go along!"-Texas Siftings.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-09

the Mason and Sill
dell affair. Suppose
it would lead to
war with England!
New York city
as defenceless
against a foreign
feet, just as it is at
this moment, for
the matter Of that.
Mr.. Arthur con-
suited expert en-
gineers and devised
a plan for the de-
fence of the har-
Dor. 1t was to
stretch across it a
line of cribs of
timber C h ain e d
together and laden
with stone. Hap
.tlx~ ln.yax-a,s fha
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-09

even in his own
state. Outside its
bounds he had
never been heard
OF. To-day he is
talked about from
ocean to ocean.
And 10 wonder /:
for, as member of
the New Jersey as
sembly from the
Second Passaic dis
trict, Mr.. Donahue
may cast the elect
ing vote in the con-
test for the seat Of
SenafOr Sewel1 the
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-09

and an lnslnuatlng
nose, you observe,
sues Philip L. Moen,
Esq, for 500, 900,
alleged to be due
him OH a contract.
There had already
been paid him ON
that contract $780,
900, he says, and it
is admitted that a
very large sum had
been paid. Wilson
was a poor and
illiterate youth who
did not learn to
read and write
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-09

In 1872 he was
made general bag
gage agent of the
line. Then Ii e
climbed to the post
of depot master Of
the eastern division
of the Wabash.
Each of these posi-
tions was full Of
responsibility, and
promotion in every
case was the result
Of honest, intelli-
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-09

Mr. Chadband. My poor fellow, the day
aas dawned when you are to perish on the
scaffold. Have you any requests to make!
Culprit-Yes; l wish you'd send for a doc
tor. This cold of mine seems to be getting
worse, and it may run into something seri
oua-Chicago Rambler.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-09

m 10000 600 hearts
of America. 1t is
the bell that sum-
mons the mechanic
to work. Those in
terested in the sub
jects it treats will
find the history of
the labor move
ment in both text
book and encyclo-
pedia. And who is,
not interested! The;
volume is called
"The Labor Move
ment; the Problem
of To-day" 1t is
indeed the problem
Of to-day. Th e
work gives a con-
nected and clear
account of the his
tory, purpose and
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-09

a A'
the volume is the
portrait of Uriah
$. Stevens, the
venerated founder
Of the order of the
Knights of Labor.
He is now no longer
living, but it will
interest tie world
to know that the
founder of the most
powerful and rap
idly growing or
ganization Of mod
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-09
HON.. JACOB ROMElS.

The Poor Boy Who Grew Up to Beat
Frank Hurd.
Jucob Romeis was born in Weissenbach,
Bavaria, Dec /, 1885. In 1s47 he came to
America with his parents, settling at Buffalo.
Shortly afterward he began to earn his own
living as a cabin boy on a Lake Erie steamer.
In 1856 he left the lake and went to work as
q train baggageulan on the Wabash railroad.
BY lSli2 he had become MESSENGER CONDUCTOR.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-09
PATS LOVE EPISODE.
His Persistent Courtship Has a Spoo

His Persistent Courtship Has a Spooney
Termination.
"She's consintid at last! Fur two years I'd
thoht a dale ov Nelly McCusker, only had
nothin' ov an Irish bye's bouldness to up and
tell her that same! But yesterday sez l to
mesilf: Pat Murky, now's yer tonne, OF
nivern
NELLY was in the pantry washin' the dishes
an sumthin shouted: AK her! She's too
busy to look at yer, onyway.'
80 starts on wild: 'Troth, Nelly, it's
bad loife for bye to be livin' alone
"'Yis,' seq she, wild nary twinkle, Mike
Ryan, that's jst bin sint to prison, is in bad
way, indade'
"'Och,' sez l, there's many bye that's
lonely livin' rite wild his friends an naybors.
Sure an I'm lonesome mesilf.'
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-09

when he was a boy. He never went to
school. He has never given any evidence of
being poor boy who worked his way up till
providence blessed his labors and made him a
millionaire. On the contrary, the only
marked ability he seems to have manifested
was a talent for spending money. That
talent he cultivated assiduously and joyously,
till he fairly rivaled Coal Oil Johnny in ca
pacity to run through with wealth.
The defendant in the case is Philip l.. Moen,
of Worcester, Mass. The farmers of America
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-09

He was the most courteous and best
dressed gentleman in America. As presi-
dent he was approachable and kindly to all.
There was a grace and dignity in his pose
and bearing which might be commended to
Oh his countrymen. Whatever president
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-09
JOHN DONAHUE OF JERSEY.

The Printer Whose Vote May Change the
q Senate's Complexion.
A few weeks ago Printer John Donahue, of
Paterson. y. j.. was comparatively unknown
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-09
THE STORY OF LABOR.
A HISTORY OF THE NEW MOVE
MENT AMONG WORKlNGMEN.

A Book of 600 Pages, Written by George
T.. McNeill, assisted by Henry George,
T. V. PowderIy, Chief Arthur. Heber
Newton and Others.
The latest contribution to labor literature
is a history of the working peoples movement
in the latest times. The editor and author
of much of the story is Mr.. George f. Nc
Neill whose portrait here appears.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-09

bitterest and hot
test of the Platt
and Conkling sena-
torial fight, and
the vice-president
had been to Albany
trying to re-elect
Conkling to a seat
from which he had
resigned be cause e
of his ennlity to the
president. L Ii e
vice-president 0 f
the United States
was thus put in the
light of taking sides
against the presi-
IaDt
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-09
THE MOEN-WlLSON CASE.

The Principal Parties to Famous Law
suit.
At present dates the Wilson-Moe case
stands as the great mystery. The watery-
eyed Young man who yet has a square jaw
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-09

will Immediately be
in sympathy in a
lump with Wilson,
when it is mention
ed that Moen made
his millions out of
the barbed wire
fence patents, of
which he is owner.
They will say they
hope Wilson will
gouge him well, as
he has gouged them
with barbed wires
for the past twenty
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-12-09
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN.

The New Building of the Y. w. G. A.
in New York.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-07-21
Boys, Read This.

Many people seem to forget that
character grows-that it is not some
thing to put on ready-made with woman
hood or manhood, but day by day, here
little and there a little, grows with
the growth and strengthens with the
strength, until, good or bad, it becomes
almost coat of mail. Mook at m an
of business prompt, reliable, con-
scientious, yet clear-headed and ener-
getic. When do you suppose he de-
veloped all those admirable qualities?
When he was boy. Let us see how a
boy of ten years gets up in the morning,
works, plays, studies, and we will tell
you just what kind of man he will
make. The boy that is too late at
breakfast, late at school, stands poor
chance to be prompt man. The boy
who neglects his duties, be they ever so
small, and then excuses himself by say
ing, 81 forget, l don't think" will
never be reliable man; aud the boy
who finds pleasure in the suffering of
weaker things will never be a noble,
generous, kind mana gentleman
Busy Bee.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-07-21

says. So we have the same birthday
October II. We are seven years old.
We always have a birthday party, and
all the boys bring their dogs. 1 have a
birthday cake and Hector has birth
day cake. The cake is pound-cake,
frosted. Hector has just as many
candies on This cake as he is, years old
and have just as many candies on my
cake as l am years old. Hector's cake
is cut into as many pieces as there are
dogs. Then he helps them all round.
He takes the piece that is left for him
self. 1t would not do to let the dogs
help themselves, for some of them are
so greedy they would eat the whole
cake. Hector is never greedy.
So you see when / was one year old,
Hector was one year old-with differ
ence. / was still baby, and could not
walk. But Hector was no longer a
puppy. He was big dog. He could
run about everywhere and take care of
himself.
wonder why babies are not made so
they can run about and take care of
themselves when they are one year
old. Hector used to take care of me,
too. He watched by me when was
asleep He ran after me when l crept,
to see that l did not get into mischief
or get hurt.
He takes care of me now that Pm a
big boy. My mother says she isn't
afraid of tramps or of my getting
drowned if Hector is with me; and he
is always with me.-Little Men and
Women
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-07-21
Put Your Cakes Low.

Mr. Spurgeon hits it thus: I" 1 came
across nice little anecdote the other
day. A child was asked if she wOuld
like to stay with her Aunt Mary or her
Aunt Jane; both aunts were very kind.
She said she would like to stay with
Aunt Jane best, because, though both
aunts made some tarts and cakes, Aunt
Jane always set them on low shelf
and she could easily get at them. Some
teachers have very good addresses and
talks to children, but they are rather
stylish-upon high shelf. Others are
so simple that they can get the cakes
and children like that. Have you never
heard of the minister who used such
big words in his sermon that one said
to him, l thought your Master sent
you to feed sheep, but you preach as
though he had sent you to feed giraffes?'
Very few of our children are giraffes.
Put your cakes low"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-07-21
The Doll Hospital.

What noise in the entry There
was a rafting, and a crash and loud
scream.
ooh, dearl Doll PEBBLES is killed
all deadl"
Aunt Fanny went out to see what
was the matter. The tin horses had
run away. They had tumbled down.
stairs and flung doll PEBBLES clean out
of the wagon. Her poor head was
knocked off and the sawdust was pour
ing in streams from her side.
Little Julia was sitting on the floor,
holding her injured pet and crying as
if her heart would break.
Don't cry, darling" said Aunt
Fanny. "We will take PEBBLES to the
hospital and she will be all cured"
Julia looked up with wondering eyes.
Never mind what Aunt Fanny said to
her. That afternoon they went to
walk together.
All this was in the city of Dresden,
in Germany. After long walk they
came to building with a large sign
upon it. The sign said, Doll Clinic. +"
This means that sick dolls are cared for
daily.
They went in and rang. A comical
little doctor came to the door, What a
bushy head he wore! You would think
his head was garden where he raised
hair for the dolls.
"Come in, little girl" said the doctor,
briskly
"My dolly is SICK" replied Julia,
holding out the brown paper in which
PEBBLES had been put to bed.
6 oh uasf Wo bovo Lotto Of cioly
dolls here. We can cure her.
They entered room where the doll
patients were. Some were nicely asleep
in rows of boxes. Those who were
able to sit up were in little chairs, all
in row.
Some of the well dolls were in snug
chambers, staring out of the windows.
The doctor looked at doll PEBBLES
and shook his head.
"This is bad case" he said. We
must put her to bed for few days, till
l get some fresh sawdust for her."
"Can you make her head grow
again?" asked Julia, anXiously.
"Ah! wouldn't you prefer new
head-one with bluer eyes, that open
and shut?"
Little Julia clapped her hands.
When you come again she will be
quite WELL" said the doctor; " but you
must be careful not to let the horses
run away any more"
AS they turned to go out, they saw
the little doctor rubbing his bushy hair
g Is that to make grow, l wonder?''
thought Julia.
"What funny place!" said she to
Aunt Fanny.-Our Little Ones.