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Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-02-16
Too ELOQUENT to Be Original.

Some queer things happen now and then in
society, which, though they do not get in the
papers, nevertheless raise considerable stir
for the time being in the particular circle
most nearly affected by them. Particularly
is this true in the matter of weddings, two
notable incidents having taken place very re-
Gently. At one of the weddings, which was
celebrated according to the Presbyterian
rites, the young clergyman came from New
York to otficiate, as he was near relative Of
one of the contracting parties. The young
divine, rising to the dignity of the occasion,
delivered long address, the glowing elo-
auence of which caused his hearers to thrill
with enthusiasm and prognosticate for him
great things for the future.
So decided was the impression created on
all present by his address, that it became the
subject of universal comment, proving q
veritable nine days wonder, in the midst OF
which the subject departed for his parish in
New York in a whirl of glory. Among his
audience at the wedding was lady to whom
the address seemed strangely familiar. Do
what she would she could not rid herself OF
the idea that somewhere she had read the
whole address, that it was not original with
the young divine. Imbued with this idea,
she put on her thinking cap to some purpose,
for before very long she had located the bor-
rowed address, and taking down her favorite
volume of George Eliot, traced it word for
word in "Adam Bede," several pages of
which had been studiously committed to
memory, as having an appropriate bearing
upon the ceremony at which he had been in
vited to officiate. Washington Cor. Balti-
more American.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-02-16
A Remedy for Diphtheria.

Very considerable interest has been excited
in foreign medical circles by M. Bronders
successful treatment of diphtheria by the use
of benzoate of sodium. He asserts that OF
200 consecutive cases he has not lost single
one, and. though admitting the possibility of
a mistaken diagnosis in some instances, vet,
even excluding 80 per cent. on this account.
there remain 100 cases withouta death. His
method is to have the patient take, every
hour. a tablespoonful of a solution OF BEN
zoate of sodium, fifteen grains to the ounce,
and at the same time one-sixth OF grain Of
sulphide of calcium in syrup or granule; In
addition to this the throat is thoroughly
sprayed everv half hour with the benzoate,
this being done unfailingly at the regular in
tervals, day and night, with no other local
treatment whatever No attempt is made to
dislodge the false membrane. The nourish-
ment consists of beef juice, tender meat, milk,
etc, but bread and all other articles which
NAV cause irritation of the throat are forbid
den.-New York Tribune.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-02-16
Nervous Origin of Colds.

Whenever, owing to any arrangement Of
the nervous system, the perfect maintenance
of animal heat fails to be carried out, disor-
der ensues, the mildest form of which is
catarrh, namely, the blocking up of the skin
OF outer surface of the body, with the con-
sequent transference Of the excretion to the
mucous or inner surface. The deleterious
matter which ought to have been removed
by the skin, irritates the blood by its reten-
tion there and ultimately expends itself by
the nose and throat. For example, if the
nervous system be feeble, sweating would
probably be induced, and consequent loss of
heat, irrespective of the needs of the body;
in which case cold would most probably
follow. AS a fact, there are many people
with feeble nerves who readily perspire in
the coolest weather, and are in consequence
liable to frequently recurring colds. The
nervous origin of colds also furnishes us
with clew to its treatment in the early
stages. The whole history of cold shows it
to be essentially and primarily a state of col
lapse, demanding early recourse to a stimu-
lating plan of treatment There is no more
detected mortal than a patient in the first
stage of cold, and both his physical and
mental condition point TO nervous collapse.
Hence we believe ne great success of camphor
and ammonia inhalations in the early stage.
1t has also been repeatedly found that two or
three glasses of wine have cut a cold short,
when taken at the first appearance of the
symptoms. Chambers Journal
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-02-16
A Few Facts AbOut Eleas.

There are several varieties of f1eas, but
they are so much alike that their differences
are interesting only to scientific people. The
cat flea will do as well as any to show us the
process of breeding. During the spring and
summer months she simply drops her eggs
into the fur of the cat, but in the autumn
and winter she CLUES each firmly upon hair.
These eggs are so small as to be barely visible
to the naked eye, but under the microscope
they are very beautiful, looking like the
loveliest pearls, and are perfectly translu-
cent The flea deposits nearly 200 at a time,
running about and dropping them here and
there. They soon hatch into small, white,
footless worms. In from one to two weeks
they 60 into cocoon. Nothing can be prettier
than this cocoon. Iwish could show it to
you, but will try to describe it. 1t is like a
flask of clear glass, tinged at the edges with
pearly tints, and dotted over with gold. The
little sleeper within lies in circle, is rose
colored, looks like the delicate petal of q
flower. In about six weeks he reaches ma,
turity. At first he is not larger than O mite,
but when well fed grows quickly in size and
strength.
Fleas are quarrelsome, and great fighters.
When several are confined in a glass, they
will stand on their hind legs, striking ae
their opponents with the others, and roll
over and over each other, losing legs and an
tenn@, and at last giving up their lives in
the fight. There is a record of flea which
lived ten days after such an encounter, with
no antenne, three plates of his side broken
In, one eye gone and with only four legs,
and these cut off to the first joints-S. L
Clayes, Swiss Cross.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-02-16
The Photographer and the Sitter.

A photographer asked a gentleman to sit
for his likeness, and the gentleman assented
upon condition that he should pose himself as
he chose. The photographer agreed, provided
that he might pose the sitter for another like
ness. The sitter adjusted himself in position
which seemed to him natural and comfort
able, and the negative was taken. Then the
photographer adjusted the sitter, and pres
emily showed the result Of the two attempts.
''That is ridiculous" said the sitter, putting
one aside, ''but this is very good" YES"
said the photographer; ''the first is your
pose, the last is mine" The sitter smiled
good naturedly as if struck by thought.
"Perhaps," said the photographer, gently, "a
man may be assumed to understand his own
business" sit is just what was thinking"
replied the sitter, urbanely; and upon reach
ing home he threw into the fire letter ad-
vising an editor to leave out a good many
things in his paper, and to insert others as
per inclosed memorandum.-The Argonaut.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-02-16
Blemish on Our Hospitality.

at seems to me we have quite serious
blemish upon our hospitality TO our public
men in subjecting them under all circum-
stances to the ordeal of the hand shake, !"
said a well known public man. "Every re-
spect is due to the right hand of fellowship,
but when it comes to taking the hands of
some fifty to sixty of your fellow beings per
minute for hours at a time the act assumes
monotony that is excruciatingly painful to
the subject intended to be complimented,
however satisfactory to the complimenting
people. Possibly there is some compensation
in the thought of the good will that such an
act engenders. 1t is to be hoped there is.
And, in the painful hours succeeding this
well intentioned martyrdom, may all the
consolation that can be derived from such
source belong to the recipient of the honor. "
philadelphia Call.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-02-16
Helena, Montana. Thursday, February 16 1888
WORKING WOMEN At LUN III.
Their Three Favorite Articles of Food-A
Clever Little Game Played.

Clever Little Game Played.
A very great many working women in
New York take their luncheons with them to
the offices in which they are employed, and
eat sandwiches, apples, bits of cake and slices
of bread and butter at their desks or type
writing machines out of little tin box or a
scrap of paper. But all those who can afford
it try to get something hot and substantial
at their midday meal, and are wise in so do
ing, because bits of cold bread and fruit are
not sufficient nutriment for woman who is
doing ten hours of hard work. In good
many of the big Office buildings, and in
some of the newspaper buildings, there are
cheap luncheon rooms, and at these places
the three favorite articles of food among the
female customers are coffee, hot bread and
pie.
Strange to say, no woman seems to con-
slider her luncheon satisfactory without
something sweet, and men rarely eat sweets
at their midday meal. A few women busy
in offices down about Park row drop into the
Astor house for a little steak and cup of
tea. There are restaurants on Fourteenth
street and on Broadway, near Ninth and
Tenth streets, that are largely patronized by
working women because of their conven-
ience and their moderate rates. Very few of
these women spend more than forty cents for
their luncheon. They order very modest re-
pasts, but they clean up every scrap and
leave the dishes looking like Jack Sprat's.
They study the menu with great care, and
know just what to order to get the most
nutriment for the least money. The COM
panionable girls divide into parties of four
for luncheon, having learned that by order
ing one portion of everything the four can
make a pretty satisfactory meal, but the
four never leave enough of that one portion
to provide the thinnest sort of lunch for the
very churchliest sort of mouse.
There is one clever little game played by
these parties carrees which provides them all
with an abundance on one portion of tea.
Instead of having cup for each they order
a pot of the beverage, which comes with
plenty of tea leaves and only water enough
added to make two cupfuls. This they i'm
mediately pour off and request the waiter for
pitcher of hot water, for which there is no
extra charge, and armed with this they can
fill the teapot and replenish their cups twice
before it begins to get weak and tasteless.
There is no extra charge for sugar or milk,
and SO this pot of tea, which costs twenty
cents, makes good part Of the luncheon Of
four women. Some of the restaurant keep
ers caught on to this and only sen. to the
table with the teapot saucer containing
four or five Jumps Of sugar, but the sympa-
thies of the walters are usually with the hard
working and under paid females, and they
manage to provide them with sufficient to
sweeten all the tea they can brew in one tea
pot-New York World.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-02-16
Furniture of the CatacOmbs.

The furniture of the Catacombs is instruc-
tive and interesting, but most of it has been
removed to churches and museums and must
be studied outside. Articles of ornament,
rings, seals, bracelets. necklaces, mirrors,
took picks, ear picks, buckles, brooches, rare
coins, innumerable lamps of clay terra cotta)
or of bronze (even OF silver and amber) all
sorts of tools, and in the case of children
variety of playthings were inclosed with the
dead. Many of these articles are carved with
the monogram of Christ or with other
Christian symbols. The lamps in Jewish
cemeteries generally bear a picture of the
golden candlestick.)
A great number of TASKS and cups, with or
without ornamentation, are also found,
mostly outside of the graves and fastened to
the grave lids. These were formerly sup
posed to have been receptacles for tears, or,
from the red, dried sediment in them, for the
blood of martyrs. But later arch@ologists
consider them drinking vessels used in the
agap8 and oblations A superstitious habit
prevailed in the Fourth century, although
condemned by council of Carthage (390 to
to give to the dead the eucharistic wine, or
to put cup with the consecrated wine into
the grave.
The instruments of torture which the fer
tile Imagination of credulous people had dis
covered, and which were made to prove that
almost every Christian buried in the Cata-
combs was a martyr, are simply implements
of handicraft The instinct of nature prompts
the bereaved to deposit in the graves of their
kindred and friends those things which were
constantly used by them. The idea prevailed
also, to large extent, that the future life
was continuation of the occupations and
amusements of the present, bat free from sin
and imperfection.
On opening the graves the skeleton fre-
quently appears even now very well pre-
served, sometimes in dazzling whiteness, as
covered with glistening glory, but falls into
dust at the touch-The Century.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-02-16
A Dog Who Wore Spectacles.

An Optician-I was told some time ago the
following remarkable story of a Kentucky
dog that had become almost totally blind.
The sound of the horn no longer aroused his
blood, and while the other dogs of the house
went forth eagerly to the hunt, the old
afflicted animal remained behind, sad and
discouraged.
While at play one day some children, who
knew the poor brute's infirmity, placed upon
his nose pair of common spectacles, the
glasses of which happened to be very strong.
The dog at once awoke from his stupor and
showed his pleasure in unmistakable signs.
The glasses were thereupon adjusted in the
best possible manner SO as to remain on the
reJuvenated animals nose.
The next morning he started OF to the
hunt with the other dogs and soon it was he
who led the pack. But unfortunately his
Spectacles brushed up against bush and
were torn from their resting place. The old
dog allowed the others to pass him, and then
picking up the glasses he carried them to
his master to have them readjusted.
The dog is now confirmed spectacle
wearer, so much so that when any one at
iempts to remove his goggles he becomes
very savage.-Jeweler's Weekly.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-02-16
STEAM NApHTHA LAUNCHES.
Many Big Yachts Provided with Them.
Handy and Cheap.

anu SHedp.
During the last six months there has been
noticeable increase in the demand for steam
uaphtha launches All the big yachts of the
New York, Eastern, Seawanhaka- Corinthian,
American, Corinthian, Larchmont, and At
lantic clubs are now supplied with naphtha
launches which in season they .r,end to use
as tenders in the transportation Of guests and
for towing purposes when the yacht is be-
calmed. One manufactory of these launches
which started on very small scale has found
it necessary TO augment its facilities, and is
now building factory covering about four
acres at Port Morris in the annexed district.
In conversation with one of its officers re-
porter learned that in all about 100 steam and
sail yachts are possessed of naphtha launches.
Among these are the Electra, of Commodore
Eldridge T. Gerry; Corsair, of J. Pierpont
Morgan; Alva, of William X. Wander bilt;
Orienta, of J. A. Bostwick; Susquehanna, of
Joseph Stickney; Meteor, of A. Z. Bateman;
Tillie, of Commodore w. H. Starbuck;
Dauntless, of Caldwell H. Colt, and the Reva,
of Pierre Lorillard
The launches are from sixteen TO forty feet
long. They are finished in mahogany, cher
ry, oak, ash or other light woods, with slat-
ted or solid seats. The frames are con-
structed of seasoned white oak, hackmatacll
or oak stem. All the launches are planked
with white cedar. The engines used in these
launches are particularly valuable, because
they occupy only eighteen inches in the stern
of the boat and because they are not noisy,
dusty or offensive to the smell No license
is required to run them, nor is an engineer
needed. Any person of ordinary intelligence
can run the engine with care and safety,
whether or not he has any knowledge of ma
chinery. 1t only requires two minutes to
get under headway, and the launch when at
full speed can be stopped within its own
length.
Naphtha alone is used for power and used
in part for fuel. When the engine stops the
consumption of fuel also stops. The weight
of a two-horse power engine is 200 pounds, or
Is per cent. lighter than the weight of other
engines and boiler of the same power. A
16-foot boat draws about Is inches, 25-foot
boat q inches, and 40-foot boat 81 inches of
water. A 16 or 1S-foot boat, with two-horse
power engine, will carry 10 persons at
speed of miles an hour and at cost of only
cents an hour for power. A 4O-foot boat,
with eight-horse power, will carry from 30
to 40 persons at a speed of 10 miles an hour,
and at cost of 20 cents an hour for fuel.
The cost of 16-foot launch, with two-horse
power engine, is about 5000, and for a 35 to
40-foot, eight-horso power engine, boat, from
s., 600 to S3,500.--New York Mail and Ex-
DreSs
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-02-16
Furnishing Compressed Ar.

A company in Birmingham, England, are
completing large central plant for furnish
ing compressed air through mains to the
owners Of small engines Trials already made
are said to have shown that the cost to con-
struct will be considerably less than the cost
of steam made on the premises. Besides doing
away with the dirt and dust from the coal,
and the saving of room, the use of compressed
air is said to furnish excellent means Of ven-
tilation. An excellent feature of the charter
of this company is a clause compelling them
to divide all profits over 10 per cent. with the
consumers-Public Opinion.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-02-16
THE REFRESHMENT BAR.
A Singular Feature of London Theatre
cal Management.


There is one feature of London theatrical
management which always looks odd and
strange to an American, even when he has
been resident for some time in London.
This is the refreshment bar, where people go
between the acts for drink or a short smoke.
do not know of single prominent theatre
in America, except the Casino, where the bar
is under its own roof or where it is directly
connected with the theatre management
Here it is always in the theatre, and is gen.
orally upon one of the upper floors, on level
with the boxes and dress, circle seats. The
bar itself, very much like ours in style and
shape, is always presided over by barmaids.
They are as respectable and well hammered
as the saleswomen Of the best shops. They
have alert business manners, and are not
given to saying much, unless golden youth
insists upon bit of what he calls ''chahff"
as he orders
In the large room where drinks are served
there are always small round tables Here
ladies from all parts of the theatre, with
their escorts, come to drink glass of wine or
cup of coffee. To see bar presided over
by women, and to see among its patrons
ladies from all parts of the theatre, of un-
doubted respectability and standing, creates
at first upon the American mind queer i'm
preston. 1t is similar to the impression that
would be made upon the mind of stranger
who, entering the Hoffman house bar for the
first time, should find it in the hands of busi-
nesslike barmaids, with ladies and gentlemen
sitting at the little tables as customers The
presence of women in these places appears to
have the effect of eliminating the element OF
rowdyism. You hear no loud conversation
oaths or coarse expressions. The talk and
manners are the same as those you would
find in a refreshment room at a private en-
tertainment.
The amount of eating and drinking done in
a first class London theatre every evening
would astonish an American manager. Peo-
pie come straight to the theatre from their
dinners and Immediately begin ordering ices,
cakes, coffee and sweets. The privilege Of
furnishing refreshments to theatre is paid
for in large sums by restaurant proprietors
The refreshment room is one of the large
sources of revenue Of theatre management
Waiting maids during the evening 60 about
throughout the theatre knocking at the box
doors hawking refreshments. Between the
acts people eat and drink constantly to fill in
the time Programmes are also charged for
in nearly all the theatres. The average price
Of programme is a sixpence. Ii an Amer
lean audience in any theatre in the United
States should be called on to pay twelve cents
for their programmes there would be riot.
American managers say that it would be inn
possible to introduce the feature of asking
even one cent for programmes.-T. c. Craw-
ford in New York World.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-02-16
THINGS NEVER DONE.

Greater deeds than have ever been seen,
Brighter songs than the poet has sung,
Are the things that are dreamed ana trled,
ween.
But which have never been done.
The fairest picture the artist paints
Is hung on the wall of his brain;
On his canvas rests but the shadow faint
OF what he wished to attain.
Above success hovers ever the thought,
Marring sadly its bliss;
petter than this was the thing sought
Better far better, than this.
For strive as we may, we cannot grasp
The visions that lure us on
They are ever held in our mental clasp,
And our best is never done.
Bat this fancy does of my senses WOO:
That perhaps in the world to come
We shall find the things we have tried to do,
But which have never been done.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-02-16
MY NORTHERN GIRL.

NV Northern girl has an eye of blue
Where the violet its skyborn colors show,
Peneiled with azure soft and true;
And her brow is white as the stainless snow.
The rose tint flashes subimely red
on her damask cheek in its maiden glow,
where alternate pink ana crimson spread
In playful bushes that come and go;
And her rosy lips are fairer far
Than the pearly gates OF heaven sJar'
The blue in her eye Is serenely bright
Here queenly brow is supremely fair
She rivals the moon in her home OF hight
Enthroned in the realms OF upper ar
The queen of the night has no hand OF grace
Dimpled and white, like my august mald,
And no smile that plays DER queenly face,
Glowing alike in the sheen and shade
Oh, say is there anything half so sweet
As her lips where the doors OF Eden meet?
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-02-16
TREASURES.

Have hope! Though clouds environ round,
And gladness hides her face In scorn,
Put thou the shadow from thy brow; :.
No night but hath its morn
Have faith! Where 'er thy bark is driven,
The calm's disport, the tempest's mirth,
Know this: God rules the hosts of heaven,
The inhabitants of earth.
Have Lowell Not love alone for one,
But man, as man, thy brother call,
And scatter, like the circling sun, q
Thy charities on all.
Thus grave these lessons on thy soul
Hope, faith and love-and thou shalt find
Strength when life's surges fiercest roll,
Light when thou else vert blind.
Schiller
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-02-16
EVER ONWARD.

"0nward" shouts earth with her myriad voices
OF music, aye answering the Song of the Seven,
As like winged child of Gods love she rejoices,
Swinging her censer of glory in heaven;
And 10 it is writ by the finger of God,
In sunbeams and flowers on the smiling, green
sod;
Onward forever, forever more onward,
And ever she turneth all trustfuly sunward.
Gerald Massey.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-02-16
circumstances Against Her,

Wife lat breakfast)-Oh, dear, have so
much to do, and the children and servants
try me sol
Husband-And you don't look well, either,
my dear.
Wife-No; but when there is nothing but
turmoil and confusion, and one is expected to
look after everything, what possible pleasure
Is there in being sicka-New York Sun.