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Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-08-02
TWO NOTABLE PIONEERS.
They Are Women and Westerners, and
Are Hale and Hearty Yet.

Two well known pioneers-both wo.
men-of the west are Mrs. Charlotte
Ouisconsin Van Cleve, Of Minnesota, and
Mrs. Sarah A. Davidson, of Illinois. Mrs.
Van Cleve went to Minnesota in 1S19
Indeed she was born while her parents
were on the way there, her father, Lieut..
Nathan Clark, an officer Of the army, hav-
ing been ordered to the northwest for the
purpose Of building Fort Smelling.
The garrison, which while the fort was
being built occupied Camp Cold Water,
across the river from the fort, was the Fifth
United States infantry. In the memoirs
which Mrs. Van Cleve has recently written
she has given many interesting facts.
While she was baby at this camp there
occurred the first tornado of which the
records Of that region furnish any men,
ton. While the wind was bowling Lieut..
Clark was engaged in holding up the
chimney, and when the storm had passed
the baby (Mrs. Van Cleve) was found
under the bed Growing Justify. =
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-08-02

Many persons have wondered how doing
lively galop got to be called dancing
the racquet" Mrs. Simmons, a well
known young lady Of Washington. COM
posed few years ago O galop and was at
loss to give it name: One day, being
disturbed by children in the room, she
called out: Don't make such racket" I"
which was caught up and repeated by the
children as they went out. 1t occurred
to her that it was a good name for her
piece, and so, with touch Of French. she
called it the Racquet Galop," and over
200, 900 COPIES of it have been sold.-Phil-
adeIphia ines.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-08-02
DIMES WORTH DOLLARS.
THE NUMISMATiC CRAZE, AND HOW
GREAT MEN AFFECT lT.
A Silver Dollar Which Will Sell for q
Thousand Dollars-The 1904 Dollar.
Some Valuable Half Dimes-A Specialist
in Copper Coins.
Especial Correspondence |

Especial Correspondence
WASHINGTON, July administration
has become fashionable Washington
fad. By numismatism mean the colec-
tion of old coins. Leland Stanford and a
score of other noted men are now paying
hundreds of times the face value for rare
bits of copper and silver, and there are
quite number of people in the depart
ments who have collections of greater or
less value. There are in Baltimore, Bos-
ton and New York sets of old coins which
are worth fortunes, and there are some
cents which, in certain condition, will
bring hundreds of dollars any day. The
best posted numismatist of Washing
ton, and the man who has per-
haps the finest collection of copper
cents in the United States, is Mr.. B. II.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-08-02
A Disappointed Young Man.

One OF the girls i'll fashionable society
in New York made up her mind to get
married the other day. and after confding
her intention to her father, she said:
''What do you intend to do for met" The
father was a wealthy man, and thought
he was showing liberal spirit when he
answered: "Well. will give you $780,
600 to buy house and $25, 900 to furnish
it with" And what will you give me to
live onY' the young lady demanded, with
dissatisfied look on her face 'Oh, l
will allow you the interest on another
100000" replied her father. ''But my
chef will cost at least 81 200 year. How
do you think l can possibly manage with
so ittle?" The father looked slightly
grieved, but only said: "That must do
while am living; you will probably have
more when l am gone" The young man
who was interested in hearing the result
Of this conversation between father and
daughter said when he heard it: HE
might at least have given her two mill
ions." The marriage did not take place.
New York Press Every Day Talk"
Old mems eyes are like old mems
memories-they are strongest for things
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-08-02

of the seminary,
and in 1866 he en-
tered the Ameri-
can college at Lou
rain, B e lgiu m,
W i t b the view,
when he should
be ordained, of de-
voting his life to
pastoral duty in
the United States.
He was ordained
pri e s t Dec. 81,
1867, and came to
Richmond, Va, in
September, 1868,
Il
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-08-02
England's Watch Trade.

The introduction of American watches
into England has reduced the number of
gold cases marked at the London ASSAY
Office from 34,S44 in 1915 to 2O,418 In
1886, and of silver cases from 119, 1874 in
1876 to 50, 70S in 1SS6.-New York Sun.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-08-02
Working People's Plants.

Plants most cultivated by working peo-
pie in cities are said by florist to be the
geranium, the heliotrope, fuchsia. daisy.
ginyhower. primrose, pink and oxalis.
These will grow where less hardy plants
would die. and will thrive in small Guar.
ters.-Chicago Herald.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-08-02
A Test of Color.

When go shopping, if I've any doubt
as to whether color is fast, just ask
for pattern and slip it into my mouth
and chaw it once in while, and if the
colors haint run by the time I'm ready to
leave the store, I'm certain they're fast
Youths Companion.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-08-02
REV. FRANCIS JANSEN.

He Has Been Appointed Archbishop Of the
Province of New Orleans.
Right Rev. Francis Jansen, Roman
Catholic bishop of the diocese of Natchez,
who was recently appointed archbishop
Of the province of New Orleans, as sue
cessor of the venerable Archbishop Leroy,
was born in Tilburg, Holland, Oct. II,
1S43, and at the age of 13 began his stud
les at the seminary of the diocese called
Bois lie Due. There he remained for ten
years, passing through the departments
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-08-02

| The venerable DR.. Woodward, of Boston,
accepted as collateral for the loan of $3.50
half dime Of 1902, and it, in it's perfect
| condition, was gilt edged, No. 1 collateral.
| Other rare half dimes are those dated
1894, 1896, 1897, 1901, 1903, 1906 and 1916,
and are worth from So up; 1895 and 1900
are plentiful and readily obtainable at ST
each.
$50 you perceive the whole thing is like
lottery. There is capital prize-the
1904 dollar, second and third capital
the 1897 quarter and 1902 half dime some
few more big prizes and heaping big lot
Of blanks. Now, in copper cents all dates
that are absolutely perfect are prizes
"Now, remember, it is not the age of the
coin that gives it value; it is the scarcity
and demand. A half dime Of 1916 will
1875 or 1900, and twenty times as much
as many Of the old Roman and other an.
tique coins.
Here is Very interesting COMA half
dime, said to have been coined by the
United States from silver plate, furnished
by Washington from Mount Vernon, in
1902. The efigy thereon is intended to
represent Martha Washington. Not many
were coined, and they are worth from SIS
to $50. Homely as is the design, etc,
thereon, our present dies are not any
great improvement for beauty 1 don't
think full (or seated) figure looks well
in so contracted sphere. believe, with
the majority Of collectors. that the dies
used from 1896 to 1S07-called FiIlet
heads illustrated herein were the most
symmetrical and handsome.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-08-02
Rewarded by Honor.

Col Higginson told the whole truth In
his recent Cambridge lecture on the pro-
fessional life of literary man: the gist of
which was. that honor makes great part
Of the reward of an honorable profession.
Susan Claiming in The Writer.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-08-02

The best books are within the reach OF
the most meager purse. You can get e
good companion for as little cost as q
good cigar.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-08-02

The electric arc lights in the United
States now number nearly 100000; and
the incandescents number over l ZOO, COO
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-08-02

a process has been discovered for pro.
@ocihg photographs on metal
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-08-02
Helena, Montana, Thursday, August Z, 1888.

tlon or poor people. The pieces are too
worn and defaced, and are in consequence
Of lessened and possibly no numismatic
value. The coins pursued and sought
after are in possession of persons in easy
circumstances, who, while having no nu-
mismatic tendencies, keep the pieces as
matter of affection or sentiment. l meet
with such at times, and the game is as
exciting as landing trout or fine salmon.
No let up and at steam heat until posses
sion ensues." x*x
"What are silver half dollars WORTH"
NEARLY all of the issues are not worth
much more than their face. The dates
that command premium are 1894, 1896,
1897, 1901, 1902, 1915, 1886 with miNed
edge, and 1852. The last two dates have
become rather plentiful, and are only
worth from 81 to So each The other
dates, except 1896 and 1897, are worth
from 81 to "a each, and the great rarities
in the half dollar series are the dates
1896 and 1897. These are lacking in most
collections, and it is probable that less
than 100 of each are known. Their pre-
MUM ranges from $50 each upwards, &C
cording to condition, an absolutely per-
feet uncirculated one of 1896 having sold
for 1885 at the Crosby sale in 1888. My
belief is they will not retrograde in value,
there being no restrikes of these dates
known, and the demand is so great that
their price will greatly advance. The
1896 and 1897 half dollars are the only
silver coins that show fractional value,
the reverse having ] under the eagle, as
shown in the cut.
''ln the quarter dollar SERIES" Mr.. Col
Inns went on, 1.-The two and only great
rarities are those dated 1923 and 1927 OF
the latter there are restrikes and easily
detected by the rust marks on diverse die.
The value of the original pieces ranges
from $50 upward.
Quarters of 1896, 1904 and 1924 are
also at large premium, the latter date
having recently been much in demand,
and perfect, uncirculated one would
readily command $25 and more. While
on the subject of quarter dollars let me
correct a widespread error by the press
value of the one dated 1858. There were
two distinct dies of the quarter of 1853;
the one with arrow heads or points at
date on diverse and the halo or rays on
reverse is the commonest of the quarter
dollars coined by the government, and has
no value beyond it's face. The one with
out arrow heads, rays, ETC., of which per-
haps thousand were issued, is wanted,
and commands premium of So"
"Are there any dimes in existence
which are worth dollars?" Iasked.
Eyes, if you can find them in an unworn
condition. All of the dimes from 1896 to
to 1904 command big prices and sell for $40
upwards. It is the same with the dimes
of 1909, 1911 and 1929; all other dates can
be easily obtained and yvhi1e thev copn
mand premium if perfect and unworn,
yet such premium is, generally speaking,
not much over three or four times their
face value
"How about half dimes?'
''In half dimes the second greatest rarity
Of the silver coinage finds its place, viz:
the one dated 1902, of which probably
not more than twenty-five or thirty in
any condition l-r,aIrrn A ,,oor La4
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-08-02

Old mems eyes are like old mems
memories-they are strongest for things
long way off.-George Eliot.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-08-02

y -
tered, but genu-
inc, specimen of
this date sold in
the Maris sale,
June, 1886, for
$16.20, and a per-
feet one, owned
by II. P. Newlin,
Esq, cost $400.
Quite a big gap
for fixed values?
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-02-25
Terrible cyolona in Illinois.

\ cyclone struck the town of Mount
Vernon, in Southern Illinois. ut l:35
o'clock Sunday afternoon last, dcmol-
ishing the greater part OF the town and
killing great many people. Thirty
slX bodies have been recovered. 4
large number OF persons were injured.
but will recover The storm lasted
only about two minutes, and three min
utes after the cloud passed the sun was
shining brightly Fire broke out in
the ruins and help had to be summon, d
from adjoining towns. The state auth
critics were called upon and sent shell
ter tents to all needing them, and pro-
visions and other necessities are being
sent in from ncrghboring towns.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-02-25
4 Liberal Land Ruling.

The following order modifying the
rulings relative to final proofs was re-
Gently received by the Register and
Receiver of the Huron land office:
GENERAL LAND OFFICE WASHINGTON
ID. c., February /, 1855
Register and Receive. Huron, Dakota:
GENTLEMEN:-ln all final homestead.
prc-emption and communication cases here
after where final proof is made subsequent
to date advertised. within reasonable time,
and the delay is caused by circumstances
beyond the control Of the claimant. the
proof being in other respects satisfactory.
You will require the claimant 10 file his af-
hdavlt, duly Corroborated, setting forth
whether any person appeared on the day
advertised, or at any other time. to protest
against the claim, and YOU will furnish "A
similar report. You will then transmit the
papers 10 this office 10 hc considered upon
principles See case Of Michael
Gcraghty, January rs. lsss.
Very Respectfully.
=. NJ. SToCKSLAGER.
Acting Commissioner
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-02-25
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP.

B. j. Fillmore came home from Hu-
ron, Tuesday.
John Miles had the misfortune to
lose one OF his horses recently.
We learn that l. c. Stephens has dis
posed Of his and his sons real proper
ty here.
Some one was prowling around j.
ID. Howard barn last Monday night
We would say to the offender: YOU are
known and had better look "A lectle
ouct."
Mistortunes never come singlv.
\ few nights ago wolf carried of all
of Whitford's and Sypults chickens.
and last Monday night surprise party
swooped down on them; suppose they
are now suffering with dyspepsia.
Mr.. c. w. Streator had ii birthday
recently and his ncighbors surprised
him, too. And still there's more to
tollow-(parties we mcan).
Why don some one say, for the ben.
eft of the outside world, that notwith-
standing the had opinion ii seems to
have Of our winters, there has been but
once (the two days of the blizzard) that
our mail-carrier, with one horse and
cutter, has failed to make the trip bc.
tween Blunt and Fairbank. distance
of forty miles, six times every week.
since beginning OF winter TO the present
time? Can any of the Eastern States
make better showing?
2-23-'SS. Proxy
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-02-25
A New Plan cf Taxation.
Rapid city journal.

lhaild 'ItS Jaurhal.I
\ proposition is made that when
Dakota he admitted To the Union as a
State, a new plan of procuring the
wherewith to pay the expenses of state,
county and municipal government he
adopted 1t is proposed that the levy
and collection of taxes upon property
be done away with altogether, and that
in this way DAKOTA would offer IN in
vestment to capital not To be found in
any of the states. 1t is suggested that
all people dong business bc licensed
and that all instruments recorded he
taxed according to the value of the
consideration or in any other way
deemed better.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-02-25
Old Settlers Msetinu,
Ar
CLIFTON,
FRIDAY AFTERNOON, MARCH 2,
Commencing at ] O'Clock.
c:ms Everybody.

The Old Settlers-and new ones. too
of Sully county are requested to
meet ut the Public School building
in Clifton, on Friday, March Ind at
l p. m, to organize a society, discues
the past and future, and have a good time
generally renewing old and forming
new acquaintances. An organization
will he perfected and annual meetings
held in the future. Everybody Is in
vlted to come, especially the pioneers
of 1888. Come with your baskets well
filled and prepared to have good time
Bring your own cups and saucers,
plates, knives. forks and spoons. Tea
and coffee will be furnished free by the
ladies Of Clifton.
BY order of COMMITTEE.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-02-25
WARNEcKE.

\ surprise party was held ut the res
idcnce of Frank Whitford and John
Sypult, Monday evening, which was
well attended and enjoyed by all The
evening was pleasantly spent, all par
ticipating in the various games and
amuscmcnts, the most ludlcrous of
which was the initiation Of Commis-
sioners W. H. Little and II. l.. kimmel.
and a number of Others into the noble
order OF " Bro. and Bobed.'
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-02-25

lT is now stated by those in position
to know that after the books and ac
counts of Homer James, late treasurer
of Hyde county, have been carefully
examined, the shortage will reach near
er $4,000 than $1,000. James has
gone east. and some who were hereto
fore steadiast friends denounce him
and declare he has skipped with the
doodle. His departure made won
dertul change in sentiment.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-02-25
Catalogue Of vaughan's Seed st:re

The annual issue for 1858 i just mt hand.
and we must say In behalf of Western en-
tcrprisc that as IA WORK OF ART II eXccls
anything in this line we have ever seen,
both in its exceedingly beautiful gold and
colorcd cover and in its readable print and
handsome wood cngravngs. IL should he
in the hands of every one who plants Il
garden, and can be had by sending five
stamps TO J. {. VAUGHAN, sS State Street.
Chicago.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-02-25
Beautiful Dakota.

Dakota is the Queen of the Prairie
States. Her throne is the lap of Il line
of silver mountains Her foot-stool is
the sub-soiI of "A golden paire. Her
scepter is the wisdom and grace of a
people whose trust is in God. Her
Maids of Honor are wheat and silver.
corn, flax and cattle Her Knights are
men OF bIaIns with hands of Drawn.
Her palace is carpeted with green. Her
courts are paved with jasper. Water
falls hnkle in the sunlight on her bor-
dcrs. The everlasting hills raise by to
guard her from her enemies. Her men
are full of manly perseverance and
courage. Her women of womanlness
and grace. She is young. She is
bright. She is altogether lovely To look
upon. Sprightly IN March. Dashinr
in June Beautiful in September.
Mild IN December. Dgniied in Jan
uary. Always a darling. We throw
her kiss.-Progress. Yet the Dem
ocratic party won't admit her into the
big door of the Union.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-02-25

|. ). Grant Post, G.. \. r.. at Onida.
will celebrate April 27th, the birthday
of General L. :. Grant with a camp
fire in the evening. All are cordially
invited to attend
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-02-25

a JOINT resolution was introduced
In Congress by Representative Hudd,
of Wisconsin, proposing an amendment
to the constitution extending the Pres
identlal term to eight years.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-02-25
HOME HAPPENINGS.


The hills are bare and stock ar
"rustling for chuck"
A large attendance is expected a
the Old Settlers meeting.
Remember Frank Peterson's sal,
next Wednesday, the Doth.
We understand that r. NJ. J. Tall
man of Carson, intends to remove t.
Pierre soon.
| Dan Adams is over ut Stuky &
McLanes ranch this week cutting hi.
summers wood.
Farmers IN Hughes county. be
tween Clifton and Pierre, began wheat
seeding this week.
The Civil Townships will hold
their annual elections on the first Tues,
day in March-the 9th.
j. \. Bailey and wife of Farming
ton, stopped in Clifton Tuesday night,
on their return from Blunt.
John Rand, of Dry Run township.
Hughes county, visited his son, ID. +.
Rand, our p NJ, this week.
Banker Drew, of Onida, contem-
plates dlscontinuing business at that
place soon, and moving to Hiohmore
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mckinney of
Pierre, have been spending the past few
days IN Clifton and vicinity visiting
friends.
Fosters prediction was that the
weather would he warm between the
2lst and 10Th. He struck it in these
parts, so lar.
$. ii. Neal is again the proud Pa
of a young Dakotan. Sam is getting
better, but is hardly able to perform
manual labor yet.
Everybody should attend the Old
meeting in Clifton ON the af
ternoon OF March 2nd anA assist in
an organization.
Mis-. Laben Pierce started on
for Cherokee, Iowa. 10 at
tend the final settlement of her fathers
estate. She will be absent several days.
Frank Bruncr and wife left Thurs
lay for Pierre, from which place they
will depart for Chicago To reside per
The best wishes of "A Iarre
;irce of friends goes with them.
--lrv. Rickert, Will Potter. George
Ross and Mrs. \. Ross. Of Clifton. at
ended the Washington : birthday par
y ut Fairbank Wednesday night All
'eport a good time and large attend
lncc.
Prank LillIhrldgc and family had |
very narrow escape from death Sun
lay night through escaping gas from IA
'oal stove. 1t was only by mercst ac-
/ lent that theirdanger was discovered |
n time to save their livcs.- Pierre |
Sigaa'.
A surprise party vas held at the
esidence of Daniel McGuire on Friday
venlng Of last week. \ goodiy mum.
'er OF his ncighbors dropped in on him,
ook possession of his house and trip.
'ed the light fantastic till the wee sma
lours. y pleasant time is reported.
.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-02-25
COMMITTEE.
Social Dance.
BY order OF

1t is announced that there will be a
social dance at Clifton on Friday even
ing, March 2nd, and all are invited to
attend. Supper at Clifton House.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-02-25

THE President and Mrs. Cleveland.
accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Whitney
and Mr.. and Mrs. Lamont. left Wash
lngton Tuesday for trip to Florida.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-02-25

DELEGATE CLIFFORD has introduced
a bill in the House to provide for the
establishment of an industrial school
ut Bismarck.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-02-25

1000 lives are reported lost in the
province OF lunyan, India, by Il recent
earthquake.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-02-25

Always remember that J. II. Gro
pcngiescr, Probate Judge, can make
your final proof, or homestead. TIMBER
culture and cmption fling, and give
him yopg.work.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-02-25

-Wantcd-To lIire-At Once. 4
boy over III years of age, or a Young
man, for one year
ANDREW MCFAIL.
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-28
Dl ED.

DIED. H1LL-In Winsted, Nov IA, Gertrude M Hill, aged 20 years. CowLEs-In West Torrington, Nov 13th., Mrs Burton Cowles. HULLAND-In Kent. Nov 12th., John Hulland aged 12 years and months. ToDD-In Salisbury, Nov 16th., Mrs Todd, wife of Dr R. s. Todd, of New Milford. JoHNsoN-In Winsted, Nov 29, Mary J., widow of John B. Johnson of Barkhamsted, aged 57 years. TYMEsoN-At Housatonic, Mass, Nov 22 Miss Gertrude Tymeson, aged 30 years. (See Ct Harrington correspondence.) HuGG1Ns--At Sheffield, Nov. 16, Sidney, son of Joseph Higgins, aged 35 years. TUTTLE-At Amboy, Illinois, Nov 14 Horatio N. Futile, aged 7s years, formerly of Sheffield.
 GHAM-EDwARDs.-AtK Kent, Nov. 22, at the rectory, c. A. Buckingham and sMiss Annie Edwards. SHovE.-At East Canaan, Nov. 25, Perry, son of George Shove, aged years 9 months. VA1L-At Norfolk, Nov. 25, Samuel s. Vail, aged 75 years. GooDR1cH.-At Ashley Falls, Nov. 27, John w. Goodrich, aged about 50 years.
Connecticut western news., 1888-11-28
Pointers.

Read advertisement concerning cattle and colt for sale
 Read advertisement concerning three St Bernard dogs for sale.
 A bay horse and some full blood Wyandotte and Plymouth Rock fowls are offered for sale. See adv.
 The article entitled Bridgeport Enterprise will certainly interest the ladies for it informs them that they can henceforth purchase their dry goods cheaper than ever, inasmuch as W. B. Hall & Go. are now importing their cashmeres and Henrietta cloths direct through the Bridgeport custom house.