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Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-11-14
Helena, Montana, Thursday, November II, 1889.
A MELON EATER.
The COIOred Man for Once Had All
His Appetite Craved.

There was grocery just across from the
depot, and on a bench under the window
were seven large water melons. A short,
cadaverous- looking colored man sat On a
baggage truck looking across at the gro
Gerry. After bit one of our crowd saun-
tered up to him and carelessly observed:
"Some fine melons over there"
"'Deed dey is, boss" was the reply.
"Do colored folks ever cat watermelons?"
docs dey? Does dey eat wattermilyuns!
I should reckon to consider dat dey did !"
"Is that So? How many col0red men
about your size would it take to get away
with one large melOn?"
"How many? Say, boss, pears to me
yon doan' lib in this kentry."
''No; Pm Just from England"
"Dat accounts. Yer doan' know US. How
many would it take? You'd better AK
how many mellyons would be wanted for
ond Guild pusson named Josephus Par
don."
'You don'nt mean you could eat whole
one?"
"Doan' I? If can't eat de hull seben,
I'll go off in de swamp and dep
VO ChARRCO Al ~ OuP ohO "hOAS AV9 OAN
give the man the golden opportunity of his
life. The melons were brought over and
laid in a row, and Josephus removed his
hat and coat and let out his leather belt
three notches, and sat down with his back
braced against box.
Rip! went the knife as he got the word
and the storm had burst. He cut the
melon into four pieces, dropped the knife,
- ..ck hxvt th0 otor
nothing was left but heap of rinds and
handful of seeds. A second was rolled
over to him and he gained five seconds on
his other time. On the third he lost ten
seconds, AID On the fourth nearly minute.
He cut the fifth, ate quarter of It, and
then stood up to inquire:
"Was it 'spected dat was to eat de hull
seben right down."
"Oh, no. The idea was to seethOw many
yoyIcould eat at once"
<Wall, ize leetle disappinted in myself.
II did believe could git away wild de lot in
bout half an hour, but ize sorter filled up
on TO-. Reckon hain't feelin' overly well,
an dat de dozen turnips ate dis mawnin'
hev sorter held me off If you would be so
kind as to give me bout five minutes to
finish de rest of dis, an den let me tako de
odder two down dar' in de bush by myself
Pm believin' dar' won't be nuthin' left by
sun high"
He soon finished the fifth, and then took
melen under each arm and made for
thicket down the track. Twenty minutes
after he left the train came along, and as
we rode past the thicket Josephus rose up
with solitary melon in his hands, bowed
his thanks and shouted:
"Ize gwind ter do it. white man! It's de
only one left, an I'll git away wild him
befo' You dun got down to Petersburg!"
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-11-14
The Advantages of the Upper Bertl

A Pullman conductor recently remarked:
Everybody who wants berth in sleeper
wants the lower berth. have been in the
employ of the company for fourteen years,
and have never yet had an application
for an upper birth. Of course the upper
berth is not 30 easy of access as the lower,
but if you don't mind climbing to the up
per berth you will at once admit, after the
night is over, that it is the more comforta-
blelof the two. The ventilation is better,
and you are not so close to the rumbling
noise. You are more private than you are
in q lower berth, ald in case of accident
you have q chance of coming out on top
In hot weather the top berth is cooler than
the lower.
The lower berth, as you know is raade
up from the cushioned seats, which are OF
warm material. l have never known q
man to fall ont of an upper berth. think
if the company would make difference of
5Oc in favor of the upper berth it would
soon be in demand.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-11-14
No. 50
THE WAY OF THE WORLD.
4 Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed.
New York Sun, |

New York Sum-
We'll! Wellw he exclaimed, as he
halted while crossing Union square the
other morning and shook banda with a
man sitting on the bench, but | was think
ing of you this very second"
"Yes ?"
"It was Just such a morning as this
three years ago when we sat on this veIy
same bench. Do you remember ?"
Il do"
81 was dead broke, discouraged, and
wondering if hadn't better commit sui
eide. You spoke to me in kindly way,
and we began to talk. Do you remember"
"Oh, yes"
II told You l was struggling young
actor, and that circumstances had dOwned
me. l was penniless and without hope.
You reached over and took my hand. Re
member" |"
"Oh. yes"
"And you spoke kind words. You babe
me call up all my courage and resolution.
You predicted that 1 would yet climb to
the top of the ladder. Remember"
"Yes."
"And you did not stop there. You put
your hand into your purse, handed me
$40 bill and, and told me l could have it
until able to repay the loan. Am 1 cor
rect ?"
"YOu are"
"That noble action of yours encouraged
me. went away and made q last effort,
and it was success. Three years ago l
sat here beggar To-day 1 am worth
$4,000 and all these diamonds. owe it
all to you. But for you should now be
mouldering in q suicides grave. Yes, I
am worth $4,000. and have got wad of
$500 right here in my pocket. Think of
the change in my situation. This is our
first meeting since that memorable day,
although have thought of you daily. Put
it there, old man"
YES"
81 haven't forgotten you"
MOP"
"And I never shall. God bless you
Good morning. Got an engagement at
sharp H."
He passed on, and the other sat some
minutes in deep thought. All of sud-
den he rose up and looked after the van
ished man and exclaimed:
"Yes, but he didn't even offer to return
my $40 without interest"
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-11-14
EDWARD A. Blu RKE.
Ex.Treasurer of l.Ouisiana... Many
Indictments Against Him.

Public Opinion in Louisiana is excited
strongly against ex-Treasurer Burke, OF
that State, who is now in Europe and does
not appear to be in hurry to get home
and answer the grave charges that are
made against him. These are, briefly ex-
pressed, that he sold worthless State bonds
when Treasurer, and embezzled funds at
rate implied by the seventeen indictments
pending against him. Burke's real name
is Edward O'Bourke, which he changed to
Edward A. Burke when the financial re-
verses of his father forced him to leave
school and earn living. He learned teleg-
raphy at Louisville, Kentucky, rose to be
division superintendent at seventeen. en-
listed as private in Texas regiment,
made name for himself by building two
hundred carts and wagons for the C0nfed-
crate service and was awarded by being
appointed master of transportation Of the
trans Mississippi department. After the
war he dritted to New Orleans where he
found work in marble yard at dollar
day. In two weeks he was superintendent
of the yard; in q year he was general
freight agent, of the jackson railroad, and
in three years he was the Democratic
nominee for superintendent of city i'm.
provements at New Orleans. He was
defeated, re nominated and elected in 1874
Burke took q prominent part in the Nc
Emery Kellogg fight for Governor, and in
1876 was chairman of q committee to
watch the Republican returning board
His figures formed the basis Of Tilden's
claim to the electoral vote of the State. In
1877 Major Burke was State Collector Of
the New Orleans district, and year later
was elected State Treasurer, position
which he held for ten years. He bought
the New Orleans Democrat and the Daily
Times and consolidated them into the Times
nosn ncrUf
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-11-14
Her Father Works.

Boston Tines A littlegirl of the Italian
race is in the habit of visiting certain
houses in Boston quite regularly, receiving
food and sometimes others articles. which
she slows away snugly in the basket which
is her constant companion. In her round
of visits one day she was accompanied by
another little girl who had no basket The
good lady of the house, after supplying the
little girl as usual, remarked: Does mol
your companion want something too?"
"Oh, no." was the reply. "Shes rich! Her
father works."
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-11-14
JOHN G WALKER,
In Command of the New Squadron of
Evolution.

Commodore John G. Walker, Acting
Rear Admiral. enjoys the distinction of
being Commander of the new Squadron
of Evolution" He has taken up his resi-
dence on his flagship, the Chicago. now
lying in New York harbor. On November
10Th the feet under his command will sail
for Boston to the Maritime Exposition, and
the coal bunkers will be filled up in that
CITY. About the Doth or 21st of November
the fleet, which consists of all new vessels,
will sail for Europe.
John Grimes Walker was born at Hills
borough, New Hampshire, on March 20,
1885. He was graduated at the United
States Naval Academy in 1856. During
the civil war he served as lieutenant on
the Atlantic coast blockade in the steamer
Connecticut in 1861, and was transferred
to the steamer Winona Of the Western
Gulf blockading squadron in 1862 In this
vessel he participated in the enRagements
that ended in the capture OF New Orleans,
| with the subsequent operations against
Vicksburg in 1862. He was promoted to
Lieutenant Commander in 1862. de par
| ticipated in the attacks on Vicksburg and
the operations in the Yazo0 river in the
winter of 1862 63, cooperating with Gen.
William T. Sherman. Lieutenant Com
mander Walker participated in both at
tacks on Haines' Bluff, in the Yazoo River
expedition against Confederats gun boats,
| in the capture of Fort Hindman and Yazoo
City, and in the attack on Fort Pemberton.
After he had forced passage through the
| Yazoo Pass. he took command Of the naval
battery with cannon from the gun-boats in
the bombardment of Vicksburg from the
rear, wi hich contributed greatly to the sur
| render. After the fail of that place ne had
command of the naval expedition against
the Yazoo river In cooperation with 5,OOO
troops in transports. Walker led IN the
DeKalb, and while engaging the batteries
| his vessel ran foul of torpedo, which ex-
| ploded and caused the vessel to sink al
most instantly, a second torpedo exploding
under her stGrn as she went down. He
commanded the Saco on the North Atlantic
blockade in 1854, and the Shawmut in
/ 1865, in which he participated in the cap
| ture of the forts near Wilmington. Walker
was promoted to Commander on July 20,
| 1886. He served at the Naval Academy
| in 1868 50, and commanded the frigate Sa-
bine on q special cruise in 1S69-7O. he
was pomoted to Captain IN 1777. In 1881
he was appointed Chief of the Bureau Of
Navigation and Office of Detail, for fouI
wears, and in 1885 was reappointed for
second term. When appointed the third
time he was made Commodore, and be-
fore the adjournment of the first session oi
the Fifty-frst Congress his name will un'
doubtedly be sent to the Senate by the
President as that of Rear Admiral of the
United States Navy.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-11-14
POLICEMAN.
Krupp in America.

II is said that the big Krupp gan iac
torv w;,, he moved from Essen, Germany
to pittsburg. Krupp will build . tow. town
and employe 10000 workmen. me Inc on.v ssvs.
icle. Telegraph Of that city. says that ssvS eve
raj representatives of Krupp nave D;.. -.
there during the past month gathering m. q.
formation of all kinds, and that tfac: :,o. =,
five square miles, within twenty. .nvs se,a~1ats %s
of Pittsburg, for the building OF q compie'e
town. has been selected.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-11-14
The States Attorney Conducting the
CrOnin Murder Case.

Inc STATES Attorney COnOuctlnS tnc
CrOnin Murder Case.
Revived curiosity attended the opening
address of Judge Longenecker, at the trial
of the Cronin case, which is now in progress
at Chicago. The learned officer stated the
case with admirable simplicity and con-
ciseness. According to his theory of its
origin, the Clan-na- Ga u society was organ
lied for the purpose of making open war
fare on England. In the course of its his
tory, it gradually came under the controll-
ing influence of Sullivan, Boland and Fee
ley, the triumvirate that drove out of its
ranks or expelled from it many members
of the organization. There seems to be a
certainty that the funds of the society were
misappropriated, and it is certain that Gro
min, the man whose disappearance brought
about the trial, was in favor of an open in
vestigation of the alleged ste alings. Sulli-
van opposed him in this course. Were
Burke and the other four fellows under
trial induced by loyalty to the leaders of
the organization to undertake the murder
of Cronin? Judge LOngenecker's speech,
of which the trend has been suggested, an
ticipated complete case against the pris-
oners. It was listened to with an eager
ness bordering on the painful, and made a
deep impression.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-11-14
Governor Elect of New Jersey.

Leon Albeit was born in Philadelphia
Pa, where he began the study OF law with
District Attorney Ashmead. Coming to
New Jersey in 1858, he formed q partner
ship with w. ]. Fuller, rose rapidly in his
profession and became recognized as an
authority in municipal and constitutional
law. At various times he has been cOrpor-
alton counsel for the cities of Union, Bay
onne and Hoboken, and for eight years
acted in that capacity for Jersey City. He
has been q member of the Assembly dur
ing five terms of that body, and was
Speaker of the House during two of them
He has served one term in the New Jersey
Senate and was made its President.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-11-14

The Chair rises to deliver his address OF
welcome just as the Roman punch is
served.
Chairman McGookin. 1t affords me
more plisure than Oh can expriss to meet
yez once more around the fstive boord.
O'Reagan lin hoarse whisper). Whist,
Dinnis cut it short. There's whuskey in
the ice crane.
Chairman McGookin. Me frinds, there
be tonnes whin silence is goolden. This is
wan av thin.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-11-14
Nh More Prohibition for Him.

Epoch: First Boy-My mothers mother
collapsed by apoplexy ct the table; just
snorted and died.
Second Boy-What did your father dor
First Boyle flung the ice water out OF
the window and ordered some brandy IN .
celery glass.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-11-14
A PASTORAL.
SHE.

SHE.
Gentle shepherd, tell me, pray,
Has INV Colin come this way?
He chants rustic ritornella,
And bears crook-on bis umbrella.
saw. then, gentle shepherd, say:
Has INV Colin passed this wav?
White his shirt front as new milk;
Soft his whisk ers are as SILK;
He drives no flock, the darling man.
Rnt wears vest of astrahan.
Saw. then, gentle shepherd, say,
Has my Colin passed this wayf
POLICEMAN.
II the party as you mean,
which his name h Peter dreeh'
Ia clerk with Cash Co.,
Then see him thitber go, ~.
Dr., don't henceforth address me thus'
amt no shepherd on 'ous'
His pipe-I do not mean noo'
Anpeared to be of briar root, -
Where wonder boys a. backing snoon'
He stopped and Bought daily news; ;ss,
nc Tbep mounted (Im no shepherd cuss'
upon the knife board OF the 'ous
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-11-14
In Boston Society.

Epoch: Chicago Youth suppose you
had fine time in the East, Miss Wabash?
Miss Wabash-Yes, indeed, my visit to
Boston was one continual ro1nd Of pleas
ure.
Chicago Youth-Is your young lady
friend very prominent in society there?
Miss Wabash-Well, really, Mr. Westend
I'm not exaggerrating it . bit when l say
that Miss Beany is in society with both
feet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-10

The usual beautiful woman figures In the
latest bank defalcation. - Heraid.
man who does no, know anything 10
pretty sure to tell II the first chance he gets.
-LoyisriHe Wst,yn Reeordcr.
Minister Patrick Egan says he expects
warm welcome in the country 10 winch he
has been appointed II is more likely TO be
Chill one. BoStoH Heyad.
Maggie Mitchell is in the market again for
a husband. Perennial Marga, ct understands
how to get her ads. top column NEXT 10 read
ing matter Brddefoyd Jo~naL
jenkins 10 HeDkins (af,er vsinly trying to
understand a me,sags over the telephone
wire That. right! Get mad eau hear
you all rish, now.-Nsw Hapsn FaAadium.
Bo.t IN /. the only city in the United States
where the postmarking is done bv mach merry.
SO advanced is Boston in this line hp' it 10
even proposed to elect the next ,mn'er
by machinery. 49, Ereaiag Reeord.
The new ten-cent s.amp to insl' ia
mediate delivery Of an urgent letter 81, AL
very we'll in theory, but every married woman
knows that il won't work for a cent In prsc-
tics unless her husbands overcost pockets
are all sexei up The 7,ibVne.
The New York Tribune again tborns the
free trade flesh by punctnring it with fine
pointed protection items. This time the
Tribune gives the record Of large amounts Of
lumber and leather sent from the United
States to foreign lands Boston TTarekter.
Cashier Pratt Of Anoka. Minn., i. the lat
est pilgrim to Canada, having. taken sI0O,-
900 and ian enticingly beautiful widow"
| with him. II would be interesting TO know
Just how many banks are carrying enticing
| widows among their stock without knowing
it. How many curious things never show
up on the balance sheets Of corporations till
| il is too late-Th, Gi0Je.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-10
EGAN AND DEVOY.
On the Verge OF an Interesting Quarrel

NEW YORK, April 9.
At a meeting of the municipal council of
the Irish National League tonight, John De
v0y submitted facts concerning the contro-
yersy with Patrick Egan. The Evening
Telegram of Wednesday last published
Washington special, saying that in an inter
view Egan had charged Dewey with inspiring
the attack on the genuiuess of the cable dis
patch describing Eyan's services in un-
masking Pigott and called Dewey traitor.
Dewey telesraphed that unless Egans
statement was repudiated he should hold
Egan personally responsible and take steps
To vindicate his character Egan replied
that he had not given any interview about
Dewey TO any paper and he had no hesitation
i'll expressing the belief that Dewey was the
author of the untruthful attack upon him.
DeyOy demands public denial or an apollo
Ky for the use of the word traitor. Egan
replied that he had not used the word re-
ferred to, and if Dewey thought he could
exact anything further he could 20 to law.
Further correspon ience was declined.
Devoy responded that he had solicited no
correspondence. To decline it was imperti-
nence. He had demanded public contra
diction of the foul slander. As Egan had in
the sneaking and cowarily way that charac-
tfILeu nliii, inslnuattu tne same slanutf ue-
fore, he had reason to believe it was correct
ly reported. Egan dared not publicly con-
tradict the report lest he be proved a liar.
To this Egan has not replied. Dewey
threatens to rake up Egan's character and
make things unpleasant for the administration
generally, unless he makes public apology.
lie introduced the resolution that as charges
of treachsry had been made, the interests of
the cause demand an investigation. We ask
the committee whose character shall be
guarantee of impartlality, to be appointed
by Parnell to investigate the charges and
condition of the nstioral movement in Amer
ica generally. The resolution was adopted
unanimously.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-10
FOREIGN intelligence.
Big Uproar Among the French
Deputies
Regarding the Senate as BOulanssr's S
Tribunal.
Balfour Likely to be the Conserva-
tive Leader Scotland Home Rule
Defeated.
PARIS. April 3

PARIS, April ,.
The Indictment against Boulanger, besides
charging conspiracy TO destroy the republic.
is specially directed against Count Dillon
Laquerre member of the Chamber of Depu-
ties, Rochefort Dubarail and two journalists
of Paris.
The Chamber of Deputies today discussed
the bill to provide mode of procedure 10 be
followed by the Senate as TO a court for the
trial of Boulanger. Delafosse denounced
the measure AS a mockery of justice and an
insult TO public conscience. He declare |
that the Senate, being political body, could
rot act impartially in the case. This as
sertion caused 4 great uproar. Members
exchanged abusive epithets. The president
of the chamber repeatedly called the house
10 order and urged the members to observe
moderation in the discussion. Delatosse
said that law and decency required Boulan-
ger TO be tried at the asslzes, otherwise the
trial would be an outrage on justice and
disgrace To the Senate.
His remarks caused renewal of the up
roar. Members of the left made no attempt
to reply to Delafosse. He Immediately
moved TO apply the cloture rule. The mo-
ZION was carried, 253 to 242. A motion WAS
made 10 begin the discussion of the bill by
clauses carried, 32l TO 222.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-10
REPUBLICAN VICTORY
Down in Little Rhody After a
Prolonged Struggle.
Tuesdays Elections GiTe the General Is
Sembly TO the Republicans.
Exciting Contest and Big Vote in New
port-One Senator and two Repre-
sentatives Hold Over

Providence, April 9.
BY today's city election. the control of the
next general assembly is settled in favor of
;he republicans. Elections were held in
Newport, Bristol and Cranstou. Eight places
were filled in Newport, where the third and
final trial was had. The contest was close
and exciting and large vote was polled
The result shows failure 10 elect a senator
and second and fifth representatives. These
members will therefore hold over. They
are X ) Franklin, rep, senator. and Rep
resentatives Dalton E. Young, dem, and
John J. CORY, rep. First, third and fourth
representatives, republican candidates were
chosen. Official coun: for senator. Frank
lin, rep, 1877; Underwood, DEM, 1888 Al
bro, pro, 5S.
For first representative, Townsend, rep,
,5ss; Crosby, dem, l,5ls; Franklin, pro-,
62; scattering 3 For second represe ntstive,
Van Hare, rep, l.564 Nolan, dem, 1,i91
Barker, pro, S. scattering, 8. For third
representative, Sheffield, rep, | ,5ss; Myres
dem, ,5l7; Pray pro, 81; scattering, |.
For fourth representative, Swinburne, rep,
l.5ss; Helme, dem, sos; Riggs, pro,
50; scattering, ). For fifth repre- esentatiye,
Cory, rep, ,jo3; Cranston, dem, l5Is;
Jacob, pro, 81; scattering, 8. Crans on
elected Rev. Arthur Given representative by
40 majority. Bristol chose Chandler IL.
Coggeshall representative by 81 majority.
The Senate now stands, republicans %;
democrats 10; to be chosen, one. The
House stands, republicans a. democrats IS.
The election of republican state ticket,
which failed of election by the people, is
now assured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-10
New York Produce Market.

NEW YORK. April Q.
fIouR-Receipts, II So packages; exports, l-4l
barrels. .aes, 100. Repeat quotations including
City mill extra, ~ J0asI 81, patent. t5 I0a
o. 20; -uperhne, t2 25a&3 20, extra No. z,
a. Sas3 d. winter vhesi loE grade, " s5as3 e. /,
Minnesota extra, 81 saasi 70, southern -four
hesyy, Rye -four steady.
lss,1o, weak No. q spring nominal. ioe
No Ihsrt lao Nc 2 rcd s53ass elevator ,as-i fob
s.sa- delivered, No. red. nominal, %. No.
white nominal, seayD
RTE--quist-
BARLEy ----teady-
CoRS-aeceipt. ~ 100, exports, 2,ods, sales, ,!ss,
0cN, active steady steamer i2iaffl, No. 2, Biai3l
stor. and elevator, ~ is43, delivered.
OArs-Receipts. p 800, exports, 70, sales, III =
coo, active 80. ;. 3; do white 2isi, No 3iIzs2;
do white, saaA No. /, %; do white, ~;
Mixed Western, gls.sB, white DO. 4assi
CoFFEE--faiT, Rio, fair isl
suGAR-Raw irrner: refined hrn, demand Ie
higher crushed s.a6I, extra crushed, 5issI white
extra crushed. ha5i; cut loaf. 81, grsnnlated IL
PETEoLECN- steady, quiet, -.
PORK steady
BEEF-quiet.
L.RD--fair. western steam, O-af7 Is;
closing o. u, city steam, ~ 70, refined moder
ate, frnIer. continent o. 35a7 q s. A. q %
BuTrEs-good demand, western dairy I2s
%; do creamery, isal6-
cHEEsE--quiet, unsteady. Fretshts to Liverpool
steady.