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Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-07-25
IN A SERPENT'S COILS.
A Show Woman Nearly Strangled by a
Big Boa. Constructor.

At about 8 o'clock last night, when the
tent was filed with spectators, Mrs. Wal
lace mounted the platform and took from
the box the fifteen-foot bOa-constrictor,
says the Holyoke Democrat. She twined it
around her neck and body and then petted
it as though it was kitten. After hand
ling the reptile for several minutes it be-
gan to get away and opened its enormous
mouth. The spots on its body began TO
grow darker and its skin glistened in an
unusual manner In it's movements 1t be-
came more lively. and it was with diff
Guilty that the charmer could keep it
around her neck. It uttered low, hum
ming sou nd as it swung its head from side
to side. This noise grew faster and louder
until it broke out into the appalling hiss
of the king of reptiles.
The audience, who up to this time were
enchanted with the scene, drew away from
the platform, while hey kept their eyes
fixed on the brave woman, who endervored
to pacify the snake by drawing her hands
::n rapid succession over its body. The
snake, instead of quieting under her efforts,
seemed to increase in anger. Its skin kept
shining with peculiar hue aud the hiss
was prolonged until it could be heard
across the street. The snake turned its
head on the charmer, and it's eyes flashed
as it suddenly swung itself around her
neck and the coils began to tighten The
woman uttered q scream. Her husband,
who had been watching every movement,
told her to choke it.
As soon as the woman heard her hus-
bands voice she became remarkably cool,
and while the coils of the serpent were
slowly but surely choking her to death,
she quietly moved her hands down the
body of the snake. The snake saw the
movement and opened its jaws, but at the
same moment the woman had clutched it
around the mock. With both hands she
squeezed it, and then the coils began to re-
lax. While holding the neck with one
band she removed the coils with the other.
When the snake was put back into the
box and large coil of iron cable thrown
on top the audience breathed sigh of re-
lief Mr.. Wallace said that he bought the
snake three months ago in New York City
from dealer. Last year the same snake
crushed woman to death while she was
handling st in New York museum. 1t is
about to shed its skin, and is apt to be ugly
during this time of the year.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-07-25
THE THREE RIDERS.

Three riders set forth for the temple of Fame,
Each booted and spurred md equipped the
same.
The first rode forth at a rafting pace,
Like a jock ey who wins an exciting race.
The second set out with a caution, slow,
So that, when need was, he might faster go.
The third rode steadily, quietly on,
AT quick jog trot he could reckon upon.
And which do you think will the winner be?
The hare the tortoise, number three?
The first one soon broke down, of course,
He saved the saddle but lost his horse.
The second one met the regular fate,
Dallied too long, aud was just too late.
The third, grive and regret to say,
Did not get there. for he lost his way.
He thoug ght so much of his regular trot,
That to look at the signs he quite forgot.
See how strangely things befall.
Another not thinking Of fame at all,
Who on his way at the bread-fruit tree,
To provide for his wife and children three,
Went straig ghiway into the Temple Of Fame,
And innocently asked It's name
They anew cred him. And with qu1zzical
face
He remarked: ITS nost uncomfortable
place"
Then he went to tn e bread fruit tree,
And home to his wife and children three.
Christian Un on.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-07-25
The Persian Minister, Made ired by
the Newspapers.

ne ferS16n M1ulStcTs MaOc lTeO Dy
the Newspapers.
Hadji Hussein Ghooly Kahn has ten
dered his resignation and will leave the
country on account Of unpleasant illusions
to the Shah and himself in American
newspapers. He says that the Shah is de-
sirous Of sustaining friendly relations with
this country and that as soon as his resigna-
tiOn is acc. pied successor will be ap-
pointed.
Hadji Kahn is the first Envoy Extraor-
dinory and Minister Plenipotentiary sent
from Persia to Washington. He is native
of Tehersn. and is about Al years old. He
was educated in Persia and speaks three
languages Arabic and French.
At an early age he entered the govern
ment civil service. Some years afterward
he was made President of the Court of
Justice at Ispahan. From there he was
transferred to the Ministry of Finance.
But his love for the diplomatic service
caused him to enter the foreign Office, in
which he soon rose to the position Of Sec
ond Secretary for Foreign Affairs. He was
appointed Consul General to India in 1885,
with headquarters at Bombay. On the
third of October, 1883, he presented his
credentials to President Cleveland at the
Executive Mansion. He is very pleasant
gentleman, little below the medium
height, and has on olive complexion.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-07-25
SAVED HER CHILD.
The HerOism and Ingenuity of n
Mother Whose Babe " as in
Danger.

A most remarkable rescue from death
took place at the farm of Wendell Russell,
about three miles from Venice, Illinois,
Monday afternoon, says the st. Louis Globe
Democrat Mr. Russell had removed the
pump from the well to make some repairs,
and had partially covered the aperture
with boards A little four year old boy
playing in the vicinity got on these
boards and fell through, one OF the
boards going with him. His mother heard
the cries and rushed to the rescue. There
was about twelve feet of water in the well.
and the distance from the top to the SUI
face of the water was about fifteen feet.
She could see the little one clinging to the
board and floating on the water. Nc
assistance was at hand and she was thrown
on her own resources. Her wits worked
quickly and she acted with great prompt
ness. Securing a stout rope that was near
at hand, she fastened one end of it tightly
around the body of her year-old daugh-
ter and then let her down to the water.
where she grabbed the little one and
mother could not do it, While it was COM
paratively an easy matter to lower the girl
steadily and to hold her it was quite an
mothers strength was not equal to the task.
She, however, found a way out Of the
dilemma. With few words of encourage
ment to her loved ones cIinging to each
other just above the surface of the water,
she made the rope fast above and ran to
get a ladder that was leaning against
the house. This she let down the
we'll, but it reached only little below the
surface of the water, and there was moth
ing for It to rest on. She sec ured stout
piece of timber and placed it across the top
of the well between the top rounds of the
ladder, thus giving it a firm support,
though the lower end swung in a manner
somewhat dangerous to an unstta ady
climber. Then she took the rope by which
her daughter was suspended and swung
her to the ladder. The girl seized the lad
der with her left hand, and With her little
brother tightly grasped in her right arm,
climbed the ladder, assisted by her mother
with the rope. Both were brought mp
safely, and the only injuries sustained were
few bruises and a thorough ducking to
the little ones.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-07-25
THE PLANT OF THE FARMER

Throughout this country's broad expanee-
East, west, and north and south
The farmer now bewails the chance OF
OF crop-destroying drouth.
He knows the grain is bound to fall
The weevil's in the wheat
And echoes wide his mournful wall,
Craps dyin' O. ther heat"
From year to year 1t is the same;
His trust In God grows faint.
On Providence he puts the blame
OF his agnostic plant.
"The suns a-dryin' up ther grass,
1her weevil's in ther " heat;
No rain can't fall from skies O glass
Craps dyin' O. ther heat"
He knows the pasture can not last,
The hay is bound to burn;
All chances Of a rain are pact
The grain begins to turn"
And so, in pesslmist' C vein.
He walls his plans defeat;
"Ther ain, no chances of a rain
Craps dyil. o. ther heat"
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-07-25
SUNNI er in the Country.

Where shall we 20 for the summer,
Henry? Have you thought anything
about it ?"
mo, not yet. How would you like to
idto the country again?"
well, perhaps that would do"
"Pll tell you what; let's stay at home
Leave screens out of the doors and windows
80 as to have plenty of mosquitoes, get
poor cook and an impertinent waitress,
make the beds up as hard as board, get a
spawned old horse and carryall with stiff
springs, and we can have all the advantage
of country life without going out of town.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-07-25
THE FASHIONABLE VIOLET.

She grew in purple innocence,
In wood and sheltered nook;
Her bed was moss all hung with dew,
Her mirror was the brook.
how are the simple fallen
The woods know her no more;
But through great cities streets she waiks'
Or fingers at the door.
She trembles on a bonnet toy.
She nestles at the throat
OF maidens fair, and at you stares
From many an overcoat.
She decks the heads of prancing steeds'
With fashion goes to ride.
No wonder that the violet's head
Is fairly turned with pride.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-07-25
DANIEL APPLETON.
To be Colonel of the Famous Seventh
New York.

New York.
Not New York alone but the whole coun-
try is proud of the Seventh, that State
The appearance. equipment and discipline
Of this famous regiment are perfect. In
the great military displays seen in the
commercial capital of the country, local
pride is always content with the marching
performances of the Seventh. It's members
are mostly residents Of New York City,
distinguished son of which is to be elected
its Colonel
We give the portrait of the gentleman,
who is the head of the publishing house
bearing his name. Daniel Appleton, whose
rank is now Captain, and who is known by
every man in the regiment as Captain Dan
Possesses every requisite for the dignity
awaiting him. He has soldiery qualities.
social position, wealth, enthusiasm and
hysique, and as drill master is said to
have no superior. Mr.. Appleton has been
in the regiment fifteen years. He entered
it as private.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-07-25


Belgium is small but thickly populated
and enterprising. Her activities in Africa
do the little kingdom honor and the build
ing of the Congo railway will be, in no
mean proportion. the work of Belgium.
One of the ablest of her statesmen repre-
sents her in Washington. Alfred LIE Chait
was born in Brussels in the year 1912. He
was educated in that bright capital In
1865 ne entered the Diplomatic Corps of
Belgium, and learned detail in the Depart
ment of Foreign Affairs during the next
five years. He was s-nt 10 Florence as
Secretary of Legation in 1870, and went to
Rome in that capacity when the Eternal
City was made the capital Of the italian
kingdom. M. LIE CHAT came from Rome to
Washington, where he meets many old
friends
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-07-25
THE END MEN.

THE THREE GRACES.
Faith
With eager appetite fix mine eye
Upon the piece of huckleberry pie.
Hope. -
How similar the berry andAhe fiyl
And yet, mayhap, 1t Is a berry pie.
Charity.
Into its depths peer. and pass the pie
Unto my hungry neighbor sitting by.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-07-25
New YOrk's ssBOss, Mill,
Contractor.
Millionaire

New EOrk'S "BOss" MlIIIOnaIre
Contractor.
The late Mr.. Flynn will be remembe
historically because he and Rollin M.
Squire, Commissioners of Public Works in
New York City, were, in 1866, jointly in
dicted on the charge of conspiracy. A
letter was published which Squire had
written to Flynn promising that in con-
sideration of Flynns getting him (Squire)
appointed Com missioner of Public Works,
he (Squire) would run the department just
az Flynn. who was q contractor, directed.
This disclosure was one of the greatest SEN
sations Of the time, but nothing came of it
Justice Daniels directing a verdict o,
acquittal OF technical grounds. Flyn madef
millions as contractor by methods pecu-
liar to the political "boss" in New York.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-07-25

Down In the State of Ohio section called Darby
Plains.
An the twilight creepin along and about the
country lanes;
With ere and there a misty star you could
barely see
Long about milkin' time in the year Of sixty
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-10-04
Halifax's Great Dry Dock

The largest craving dock in America
was formally opened at Halifax, n. s.,
few days by Vice Admiral Watson,
commanding tie British feet in North
American waters. On the docking Of
Her Najesty's ship Canada there was a
brilliant gathering at the opening cere-
mony. The site Of the dock is at the
end of the harbor adjoining Her Majes-
ty's dock yard The dock is 60I feet
long and IS feet wide, with 30 feet Of
water over the sils. 1t will take the
hrgalt vessel ahoat. The whole work
was built Of concrete and granite. 1t Is
subsidized to the extent of $500, 900 by
the British, Canadian and Halifax city
governments. This dock will be OIL
great service to the imperial govern
ment, and will undoubtedly result in the
transfer Of England's naval headquarters
from Bermuda to Halifax.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-10-04
TO HOUSEWIVES.


We givp-.5s. ~--rsssaaek- ID saves a
chance to buy Upholstery and House
Furnishing Goods so cheap that it will
prove advantageous to take immediate
advantage of our off rings Now that
you are making preparations to fix up
your house for Fall aud Winter the
chance is a golden one
We are direct importers and sell Lace
Curtains for so litlc profit that we really
have no competition in that line.
Look for yourselves Over four hun
bred samples to select from in Noting
ham, Imitation. Brussels, Muslin, An
tique, Guirure, Swiss, Saxony Brussels
Brussels Point Egyptians Coiburt,
Renaissance. Irish Point, Madras, Vel.
vet, our De Linde Silk and various other
Fancy Curtains Positively the largcs,
assortment to be seen hereabouts aud as
many as all others in Washington chow
together.
This sale opens our Curtain Season.
Come and see and you will buy. The
more we sell the lower the price. 1t i,
the quantity sold that allows us to un-
dcrsell all others.
Also in Furniture Coverings, as a few
sample bargains.
French Cotton Tapestry, T5;, regu-
lar value l so.
French Silk Brocatellc, , so, regular
value 5 90.
French Silk Brocatelle, so, regu-
lar 9 90.
French Silk Damusk, I 90, regular
value IL 90.
Furniture Coverings, Double Width
from 47c to 9 90 per yard
1 We carry Trimmings, such as Fringe
Cords. Loops, &c, to match all our ma
terials. All work done by skilled work
men ald special designs made wher
desired
Are you going to reit or freshen VI
your parlor, library, dining room, sit
ting room. red roonS, receptio rooms
or other portions of your house, if so
come to US and you will be surprised a
the completeness of our line of draperie
AMI upholsteries in general.
As special feature Of this sale W
will give brass trimmed curtain pole
compile, with every pair Ct Curtain
from 80 per pair up.
200 dozen IS inch plaid lunch DOYLE
at 65c per dozen.
SOC dozen l6 inch plain lunch DOYLE
at Zoe per dozen
100 dezeu 5-S damask doylies at CSC
per dozen.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-10-04
. Great Trip at a Low Rate via POM
sylyania Railroad.
NJ uniformed body q men presents

No uniformed body Of men presents
,.eb = gorgeous spectacle as does the
lit. TeTTT-T-'fr- ''s"r rg -. once ii
three years that they assemble in a body
in one Of the princip, i cities Of America,
and as they have selected 'ashington
70 be- the theatre of their trieDnial con.
,laye this year, tie double opportunity
n witness the brilliant gathering and to
,iJt tie beautiful Capital City on the
Potomac will be offered from every sta
ZION on the various lines Of the Penn
.,ly,p Railroad at one fare for round
irip The couclaye will continue from
October sth to 18th. 1889, and tickets
uilI be sold October 18th, 9th. 9Th, and
gtb valid for return trip until October
3t.t. 1859 Returning a stop-off with
in the limit will be allowed at Baltimore,
Wilmington, Philadelphia, Trenton,
Harrisburg, Williamsport, Elmira,
Emporium, and Cory, as the route of
ihe excursionist may suggest The oc-
cason sill be one Of the most enjoyable
seasons Of the year to visit Washington
Specific rates will be furnished by a ;ents
on applications
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-10-04

To the curious, who are WONDERING
why 1889 has such a fearful record fol
floods, e'oul-bur'ts, water spout,, de-
s'ruc'iye fires and railroad accidents
it is sufficient answer that the tariff did
it. All the ills that flesh is heir to AZ,
G used by it. And now, that tue tariff
party are IN power, We hear fears ex.
pressed chat this may turn out a siekly
season. Severe cases Of dyscutery arc
common over the country, aud the ipdi.
cations are that the present fall month.
may derelop feyers. 1t is the tariff "a
heavy tax"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-10-04
Planting OYSTERS.


Ncbile. Alabama, with its "CslI
Coast Oyster Planting Company" j. h,
latest morelss.a.s.. l /. .s.....s.S. ~ bro.
gross Of which, north and south Of Us.
almas,ishes. Maryland packing and
prolusing interests to 20 mo7e largely
into ihe cultIvating Of an article Of food
which is every year getting wore scarce
in our waters. We have better oyster.
in The Chesapeake bay aud tributarie.
Than anywhere else on the coast. Mo
bile bay oysters which are being eultiya-
ted and sold largely in the market bear
M comparison to Maryland and Virginia
bivalyes for favor anil other essential
qualities Yet there is money in the
business Of planting there as eyerywl,ere
as it is praciiced indusiriously and intel
lEcnily In dobile bay the dru nf.h
are such successful deprcdators that the
planters have to protect the oyste. beds
by wire fenccs, and in Connecticut va
ters the starGsb is the enemy which mp.
sets nearly every effort Of the cultivator
9yser planting in the Chesapeake bay
and IT'S tributaries enjoys immunity from
hese evils, aud the fccuudity Of the bi.
'alya in our waters is phenomenal.
while the money to be made out or
should long ago have caused rush 70
embnk in the industry
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-10-04
A Twelve Years Nap.

Twelve years ago Hermn Harms
went to Utica, Mimi, from Southern
Illinois, whore he had long suffered with
fever and ague. Shortly aftervard he
found it impossible to keep awake. He
slept continuously day and night for near
ly nine years. Three years ago he
reused long enough to work in a harvest
field part Of one season, when the 18th.
argy returned At the end Of three
more years he agmn awoke for few
days and again relapsed. Each day he
returns to consciousness for brief sea
son but the spell Of sleepiness at once
e1erts Its sway again aud the man is rs
obl'vious as though he we're dead. He
has been treated with TONES, q,ininc
aud even strychnino, but without effect
fTo years go his Oldest son. disco II.
aged at the dark prospect on the farm,
committed suicide, aud little later The
second sou died
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-10-04

How To Save Money.

An exchange says: "These are d,7.
when farm products command low price,
and the farmer is compelled to adopt
more economical measures to make HI.
balance appear on the right side Of hi.
ledger. he must not use his hands only.
but his head also He must be more
than a farmer. He must convert him
self into q mechanic as well as a tiller Of
the soil. He should turn his hand IA
learning all manner Of things which tie
had formerly done by others There
arc wagons and tools and machines TO be
re paired. which for the most pant he can
do as we'll himself as the mechanic in
the neighboring shop. It costs time and
money to be running TO the repair shops
for any little thing that is required, aud
when these things are done at home a
double profit is made. Every farmer
ought to have a set of tools equal to the
ordinary demands of his place. They
are as nece ,sary as his reaper or mower
and are quite as good an investment A
dollar saved TO the farmer in these times
is dollar made
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-10-04
&rN
JAMES A. ADAMS.
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Senator EdeIen ani"e had peremptor'ly
refused TO heaa''"s lc"o'' scene Of con
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ed' occame chrome as one amer aho'her
OF the former ora'ny leaders refused 10
he put up Tor Sasr'h'e' SuiHee II TO
say that after several hours OF confusion
and disorder ticket was placed IN the
ield "ole" roSens' Now that the par
t's nave oo'n p'a'eo 'helr cand'dales IN
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-10-04
Attend to the Registration.

Republicans in the coming contest
should not initiate the example Of the
hare in his tabled race with the tortoise
and 60 to sleep BY the wayside from
over confidence in their Geeme>s but
should be active aud alert until the race
is over and the victory won. We are
satisfied That the Republican hcket vii.
be elected beyond peradv,nture, vet
owe confidence has lest many a contest
when the battle was all but won. and
therefore We do not wish any candidate
OF member Of the Republican party to
think that there il aothug for s4em to
do because the ticket nominated bv
their opponents is so weak Each and
every one who wishes tue success of the
Republican principles, so dear to all
lovers Of liberty and justice, should fgu
ratively take off their coats. roll up
their sleeves aud work from now until
the votes are conuted on the night of
election and victory is assured Com
mencing on Monday, October 7th. AMI
enIing Friday, October llth. the Reg
istration Officers sit at their respective
plaecs of sitting in the several districts
forsthe parpise Of registering voters ana
correcting the lists. Every effort should
be made By the Republicans to GET all
qualified Republican voters registered on
Que Of those days as it will to llse lass
opportunity they will have. aai these
not then registered will be d' prirel ot
ihe-right to vote at the cemiug el-eliou.
Let all Republicans look around IN their
respective sections and get all out en-
titled to register on the days PANIED -
This is an important duty and should
Sot )o neglected.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-10-04

1t is said that 10000 looms are kept
in constant employm Mt in Cashmere,
producing annually about 80, 900 slawls.
The shawls are woven on r1dely con
structed looms, pair shawlls-ss',e---s----.
occupying three or four men a whole
year in weaving The Cashmere goat,
which furnishes the material, is found
in Tibbett, the hair of it being fine,
silky and about eighteen inches long :
1t takes the fleece Of ten goats to manu-
facturc shawl yard and a half sAuare.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-10-04

There is to be vigorous campaign in
Maryland in behalf of High license, a
general committee having been appoint
ed for the purpose. 1t is not at all sur
prising to read in connection with the
statement to this effect that "the Cor
man Democrats have endeavored to
check the movement" What a bond Of
sympathy there must be between the
German Democrats and Governor Hill.
If they needs points they can get
any quantity of them by applying at the
Executive Mansion, Albauy.-New
York Tribune.