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Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-09-02
ST. LOUIS MUSEUM OF ART.

Ancient Nuremberg iron work and brass
work, Nuremberg wood carving and ivory,
painted glass initiated from her church win
dOws, made centuries ago, are studied to this
day. In st. Louis young blacksmiths belong
ing to the School of Fine Arts study intently
the exquisitely wrought iron work of the city
which Longfellow has written about in one
of his strongest poems Wealth drops away,
the supremacy of war and commerce depart,
but good work lasts forever.
1t was Nuremberg's skilled mechanics that
have made her glory enduring. 1t is the les
son for America to learn to-day. The true
artistic spirit is that which advances the COM
mon industrial occupations and brings them
TO their highest excellence and beauty
Art is not number OF pictures hanging in
gallery 1t is that which makes beautiful
the landscape, which makes the carpenter
work solid in its construction and perfect in
its finish. 1t is that spirit which prompts the
worker to complete whatever he touches in
the best possible manner.
This principle Of the application of the ar
tistic spirit to the common industries of life
has taken deeper root in the west than in the
east The result is seen in all the large cities
Of the interior and of the west.
In St Louis there is, in the true sense of the
term, one Of the best art schools in the
country. 1t is called the School of Fine Arts,
and has been for seven years connected with
the Washington university. 1t has museum
Of curios and art works, presented by Way.
man and Isabella Grove. The director of the
school is Professor Ives. Its wise aim Is not
to initiate old masters, but to give simply
training of the eye, hand and brain, which
win assist the iron molder to make better
stoves, and the tapestry designer to give US
more beautiful wall paper.
The American landscape looks as rule as
though it had been clawed up and thrown
around loose. The art spirit that is now
being born and trained in the west will in
time change this till the country will look like
9 series of lawns and gardens and beautiful
pictures "The work to be done in the west"
says Professor Ives, of the ST. Louis Art
school, "is to do something with raw
material"
There are not many copies of old European
pictures in the St Louis Art museum. But
there is what is better, reproduction of works
Of the finer industries in metal, wood, ivory,
porcelain, etc. The school is doing a noble
work, and will make a great impression ON
that mart of the country
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-09-02

Chicago is a magnificent money-making
city. Except in the buying Of foreign pic
lures with the wealth made in Chicago the
universal western art movement has not yet
made itself greatly felt there however. 1t
has an art school called the Chicago Art
institute. The handsome structure shown in
the illustration is at present in process Of
erection for the institute. Not much progress
has been made in the one important field Of
the Industrial arts. The only competent
American designer and decorator in tho
whole city is graduate Of the st. Louis Art
school But all this will be changed speedily,
Chicago people say. The city is too new to
have done much but create wealth so far.
The fire was great blow, too. For many
years nothing could be attended to outside Of
the line of strict bread and butter getting.
Now there is more time, and Chicago energy
will be equal to this call, as it always has
been equal to every other. There is a pottery
club in the city, and the art institute is at
tended by 800 pupils.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-09-02

GOVERNOR STEVENSON. member of the con-
vention to amend the constitution of the state.
In 1874, 1s4S, 1852 and 1856 he was sent as del.
egate to national Democratic convention, and
was permanent chairman of the Cincinnati
convention of 1880, which nominated Gen. Han
cock to the presidency. From 1857 to 1861 he
was member of congress; was made lieu
tenant governor of the state in 1867, and in
1868 governor. In this last office he rendered
the state signal service. In 1870 he was
elected member of the United States SEN
ate, where he served with distinction.
Governor Stevenson was man of rare
literary and legal attainments. He had prac-
tised law in Covington for over forty-five
years, and had served as advisory counsel for
many Of the largest companies of Kentucky.
At the time of his death he was president of
the National Bar association, and last sum-
mer delivered the annual address before that
body at Saratoga. Our engraving is from a
photograph by Marceau, Cincinnati, o.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-09-02

The books she reads have been written
about. Boston viii turn up its nose to hear
that her favorite novelist is "Ouida," and that
she considers wanda" the most perfect tale
of fiction ever written. But what of thati
Jenny June, a lady Of excellent literary taste,
says the same.
After hearing of her favorite in fiction it il.
amusing to be told that Mrs Cleveland enjoys
argumentative Presbyterian theological lit
erature.
Another handsome picture among the host
of photographs is one taken in a black dress
Whatever she may do in the society season, it
appears that the presidents new wife has not
yet caught the mania for very low-necked
dresses. A few Of the pictures are taken in
Y shaped bodices, but most of the gowns are
high necked. With the black gown the lady
wears around her neck a band of black velvet,
fastened with splendid diamond star This
ornament was one of her wedding presents.
The sleeves are Of black lace, showing the
arms through. A newspaper person approx.
ingly remarks that Mrs Cleveland's arms are
more beautifully nodded than Langtry's. As
Langtry's arms were the same size all the
way down, the remark may or may not be
compliment to the presidents wife.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-09-02
GRANDNOTHER'S STORY.

Grandchildren, you must not forget
That the Marquis de Lafayette
Beneath this roof once slept and ate
Yes; and often at the table the Aide
OF the Marquis smiled on the pretty maid
Who filled their glasses. From the gate
They shook the snow at morning gray,
And toward the camp they rode away,
And when the evening drill was done
Dismounted here at set of sun. & 90
One morn the Marquis rode, but the Aide
".Jai NAL )" or something like that, he said;
He took French leave at home ne staid,
And frctted, and fumed, and hindered the maid.
At eve the Marquis, a often before,
Climbed the high stairway, opened the door,
And silently looked across the room
Somehow he heard from the twilight gloom
A scream, and saw the impudent Aide
Seize and kiss his serving maid.
Nothing the Marquis said to the Aide,
Nothing he said TO the struggling maid,
But down the steep stairs out into the snow
! laugh, but oh il was long ago
Out of the house, down yonder path
He booted the Aide In his sudden wrath.
All at once four voices said
why, grandma, you were the pretty maid
But what of the Aide?' With never a glance
Turned backward, straight he sailed for France,
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-09-02

TROOPS LEAVING THE CITY OF MEXICO.
One piece of news that has helped to fur.
ther infame matters is the fact that troops
are on the way from the City of Mexico for
duty on the border. And there is no conceal
ing the fact that the American government
through the movement Of its war vessels and
the hustle among its troops is preparing for
trouble on the border. On both sides these
precautions are being taken none too soon to
preserve order. For it is unlikely that the
present temper of the people will subside unit
there is blood shed, even through insurrection.
Mexico contains at the present time pop.
ulation of II, ,0O0, 600 In case of war 500, 600
men could he obtained for service, but the
wherewith to equip them could not be so
easily had, as Mexico's credit stands about
the lowest among the list of nations, unless
there was possibility of her doing the United
States some injury, when English capital
would flow freely to the Mexican treasury,
but at an exorbitant rate of interest, of
course, on account Of the danger of repuda-
tion.
Wars cost money, and millions and mil
lions more than they used TO- In 1S46-8 the
U ited States overran Mexico at total cost
Of something over $100, 100000. To do the
same thing now would cost at least $500, ,O00.
600. Is the game worth the candles
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-09-02
ROSS RAYMOND'S EXPLOITS.

One Whose Trail of RascaIities Extends
Across the Continent.
Ross Raymond, one of the most successful
swindlers of the age, is now in jail in New
York for indulging in his favorite pastime of
passing bogus checks. Through the courtesy
of inspector Byrnes we are enabled to give
his portrait as secured for the Rogues' Gal.
lery, III the hope that in case he escapes con-
viction this time newspaper mea and hotel
keepers, whom he has a perfect mania for
swindling, will be chary of him.
Ravmond's aliases would make a city di-
rectory III themselves His American career
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-09-02

ties began to pile up so that there was
danger of his being imprisoned, he turned
his face eastward, leaving trail Of swindles
across the continent and along the Atlantic
seaboard and in Europe. His exploits viii be
recalled in Virginia City and on The Denver
Tribune, in Ogden, Omaha, Chicago and on
The Times and Enquirer, of Cincinnati. Here
he got into an alteration with the circus
owner Robinsons son, and a scar which he
received then has done him good service in
his stories of his alleged war experiences.
In 1877 he was on The Baltimore American
and later in Philadelphia, and finally on The
New York Herald, where he wrote the de
tails OF President Garfields sickness and
death. He was doing first class work, max
ing $l25 a week and swindling right and left.
About this time he learned that Miss Lizzie
I.inderman, whom he had known in Cali
fornia had fallen heir to 100000. He made
violent love to her on paper, induced her to
come east, married her and sqnanderedher for
tune. He then paid attention to doctors
wife. The doctor, getting one of Raymond's
pictures from her room, used it for pistol
practice for several weeks so as to familarize
himself with Raymond's features. After
ward he is said to have used the pistol on
himself.
His career from this time ON could scarcely
be credited. He made tour of the southern
states marked by a constant succession Of
swindles and escapes. After touching at Bos-
ton he started news bureau in London. He
was next war correspondent in Egypt. Then
he turned up in Australia and escaped trou-
BILE there by fleeing to the Sandwich Islands.
He was next heard of in the East Indies In
Calcutta he ran house with forty-eight SER
wants and the richest Of equipages In 1884
he loomed up again in Paris in red fez and
Turkish costume as Raymond Bey, a repre-
sentative of the khedive of Egypt. In few
days he disappeared, leaving fabulous hotel
and other bills unpaid. He then made raid
on our foreign consuls and few of them es-
capped.
Raymond has undoubted genius as a
swindler. 1t was the experience of those who
knew him that he could 60 into place per-
feet stranger and in few hours so work
upon the credulity of people he met that they
would be more than willing to trust him with
anything. As he usually wanted to be
trusted, this mesmerizing faculty stood him
In excellent service. It is estimated that only
a small portion of his exploits are known. 1t
is to be hoped he win now be effectually
Gagged.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-09-02

nine years he has held the positions subordi-
nate to his present one, to which he advanced
by regular promotion. He is close student
Of his duties, and is therefore a well trained
diplomat He is q native of New York state,
and but A years Of age 1t was secretary
Fish who appointed him secretary of legation
at Madrid in 1870 In 1877 he was transferred
to the state department at Washington.
The following year he was promoted chief Of
the diplomatic bureau, and q month later he
was appointed third assistant secretary OF
state, where he remained until his recent
promotion by the president. In politics he is
Republican.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-09-02
The Power Of the Press,

Spriggins-Y ou are society reporter, aren's
yous
Pennibs-I have that inexpressible felicity.
Spriggins-You write up the fashions, don't
you?
Pennibs-That is one Of my numerous func-
tions.
Spriggins-Well, how much viii you charge
me for paragraph stating that plain gold
band is now the proper thing for an engage
ment ring. have to buy one for Mamie to-
morrow, and if could show her such para
graph, it would be 500 in my poeket.-Ram-
bier.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-09-02
THE PROPOSED RrunING

1t is intended to be one of the most COM
plete OF its kind in the world, and, when fin
ished, will offer unrivaled privileges to young
men. 1t will contain gymnasium, bowling
alley, natatorium, sponge, shower and needle
baths and running track. On the second
floor is an auditorium capable of seating 900
people, secretary's office, reading room, small
audience room and reception hall. Above
this are the library, parlors, directors room,
boys room and dining room. Still higher up
is the janitor's department and class rooms.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-09-02
THE .ESTHETIC WEST.
ART SCHOOLS AND BUILDINGS IN
INTERIOR CITIES.
Chicago, Cincinnati and ST. Louis are
Becoming Beautiful, if Not Good-Real
Progress in tie Industrial and Decora-
tive Arts.
Nurnberg'S hand
Eabt inf alla lopJ

NurnbergS hand
Geht auf ale land,
Said the legend of the iron-hearted old burgh-
ers who made her fame and name. Not rich
In classic scholars or the lore of the schools,
not famous for prowess in war or shrewdness
in government was the old walled city. She
had not even great wealth, as wealth is
counted among bankers in our day Yet
Nuremberg's hand laid itself like iron upon
all the cities Of the middle ages. Her COM
mercial supremacy made itself felt among
them all. Yet that passed away and left
whats Nurembergs hand still was upon all
the lands. 1t is manifest to-day, not only in
Europe, but in far America the influence of
the quaint old city is as strong as it was in
her best days.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-09-02

the American lega-
tion at Madrid. On
assuming his pres
ent position, his first
duty happens to be
the delicate one Of
settling with the
Spaniards, of Mex
leo, the long series
Of outrages which
have been perpetra-
ted on both sides
Of the Rio Grande.
It is not alone his
Madrid experience
that qualities him so
enlinently for this
E,r fha 1oCf
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-09-02

The following poem appears in the obituary
columns of a Baltimore newspaper, under the
death notice of husband and father:
He heard the angels calling him
From that celestial shore;
He Topped his wings, and away he went
To make one angel more.
BY His Son.
A STRAY EPITAPH.
Here does the body of Mary Anne rest,
With her head on Abraham's breast.
It's a very good thing for Mary Anne,
But its very hard lines in Abraham.
-Harpers' Monthly.
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accompanies t h j 5
article. 1t will be
a satisfaction to the
mothers of our
country to know
that their sons lives
are likely to be safe
while the academy
is in charge Of Com
mander Sampson.
1t will rsIule a
Samson u. crush the
d. di;gracefni practice
OF "hazing," which
has prevailed there
for years and which
h.c rae,,ltal In tho
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-09-02
THE Y. M. C. A. OF DETROIT.
The Magnificent and Complete Structure
Proposed.


The Young Mems Christian association of
Detroit, Mich, after an existence of twenty
years, expects shortly to possess building
large enough to meet the requirements of its
institution. This association has met many
reverses, but now seems to be in fiourishing
condition, with a membership of over 1000,
who are entitled, for the small fee of S3 per
annum, to a fine gymnasium in charge of a
competent professor, evening educational
classes, talks on important subjects by lead
ing professional and business men, lectures
and concerts.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-09-02

court of st. James.
He first settled in
Memphis, Tenn.
but, not succeeding
there, he went to
Covington, KY, in
1910 TO practice
law. In 1916 he was
elected a member
of the state legisla-
ture, w h ere he
served during that
year, and also in
1916 and 1S47, and
in 1S49 served as a
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-09-02

began as a report
eI on a San Fran
cisco paperin 1872.
Being possessed Of
a good presence
and an exception
ally fluent pen, he
earned money rap
idly, but here, as
elsewhere, his sue
cess as a newspa-
per writer simply
enlarged his facili-
ties for swindling.
When his iniqui-
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-09-02
Jottinga From Life.

The cow-less dairyman's bread seems likely
to fall oleomargarine side down.
1t is said that the position Of the eagle on
the trade dollar is due to its horror at finding
itself in such position.
PRECIOUS METAL
Mrs. Haymaker-Strikes me S'manthy
lives N better style n ever, since she wuz
divorced
Miss Tattle-Yes, she g ivin' on the anti
mony the court give her.
JUST THING.
Charles Algernon stepped on some zinc.
When he got out of bed for drinc,
In the middle of the night;
And such was his fright
That till morning be slept not winc.
Life
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-09-02

occasions, and canvassed the state as a
stump speaker. Mr.. Taylor is neph-
ew Of Landon c. Haynes, and inberits
much of his uncles genius. Mr.. Taylor
lives on a farm inherited by his wife
which was once owned by John SEWER, u
former governor Of Tennessee He has
begun an active and aggressive canvass
already and expects to bring his state over to
the Republican column.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-09-02

"a Az kAS
canvaSsed the north
70 raise funds for
the East Tennessee
Relief association,
and the executive
ability he displayed
on that mission for
one so young pre-
saged a career for
him of great public
usefulness. He was
Selected to the state
iii 1875,
but declined a Sec
ond nomination.
He has been d state
electOr nu several
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-09-02
DIR. Frank H. Hamilton.

Among distinguished men recently passed
away is DIR. Frank Hastings Hamilton, of
New York city. He was born in Vermont in
1878. For more than a quarter of century
be has been one Of the best known of Ameri-
can surgeons. To the country at large he be-
came known during the long and trying suf-
ferings of President Garfield. He was called
IN as consulting SURGEON hy the attendant
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-09-02

BUFFALO LIBRARY AND ART BUILDING.
Skipping in line east We find that the
little city Of Buffalo has made creditable pro-
gress In art. For twenty-four years it has
new library building has been erected, and
in this there are accommodation, for the
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-09-02
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academy, which has SO long Upheld the
banner Of art in Buffalo.
The movement begins to show itself in i'm
proved and beautiful homes for the people,
which are springing up all over the country.
1t is especially gratifying to note the change
i'll the building OF country homes and farm
houses that has come about in the last ten
years. This pleasing and artistic rural arcbi-
lecture is sure sign of the growth Of the art
spirit.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-09-02
WAR WITH MEXTCO.
THE CAUSES AND COST OF SUCH A
CONFLICT.

Map of the Rio Grande, Where Lawless
Bands Do Congregate-Scenes in Ell
PasO, Texas, and on the Departure of
Troops From the City of Mexico.
There is blood on the Texan moon and it
looks as if somebody was going to be hurt be-
fore another full moon comes around. 1t is
all about the slowness with which Mexico
proceeds in rectifying the wrongs which have
been committed against American citizens.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-09-02

-. ~ NNhA7eAAe
physicians at the
time the president
was shot, and re-
m ain ed all the
months till the end.
Garfeld's physi-
clans did not inn
press their country
men with their init
mate acquaintance
with their patients
case, but that fact
only goes to show
how little really is
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-09-02
The Late Ex-GOyernOr of kenfuck,

The Late Ex-Governor of Kentucky.
The late Governor Stevenson was typical
southerner, brave, talented, hospitable, and
the soul of honor. He was born in Rich
mond, Va, in 1912. His father, Andrew
Stevenson, was for many years the speaker
of the Federal congress, ard minister to the
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-09-02
VISIONS OF the Diamond.

New Yorker lat art exhibition)-W II
this pictured BoStonian-Ahi No. la. "Ths
Desert Of Sahara" New Yorker-What Q
magnificent bali ground that would make
heyf-Nd- Bits.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-09-02
Tor Governor Of Tennessee.

The Republisan candidate for governor Of
Tennessee is native of that state, and
but 81 years of age. He is by profession
farmer and lawyer. At the age of IL he
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-09-02

Commander william j. Sampson.
The new superintendent of the United States
naval academy at Annapolis, Md, is Com
mander William j. Sampson, whose portrait
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-09-02

STREET SCENE IN Ell PASO, TEXAS
In Ell Paso the excitement is greatest, as it
was here that Editor Cutting published the
libel against a rival Mexican editor, for
which he has since been arrested, tried by q
Mexican court and imprisoned. In front of
the Central hotel groups Of men regularly
congregate in the afternoons, and in increased
numbers in the evenings, to discuss the situa-
tion. In many cases these men come thirty
miles to inquire if the war, which they con-
slider inevitable, has yet begun.
Some of them even neglect their crops of
onions, cotton, tobacco and fruit, which has
been abundant this season, in the idle talk Of
raid over Mexican territory. This seems to
be the general desire; to make a trip to the
city of Mexico, not so much to resent the in
suit to the American Eagle as to enjoy an ex-
cursion at the American governments ex
pense.
The accompanying map of the Rio Grande,
from Ell Paso to its mouth, shows the import