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Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-06-06
Sewing on Buttons.
youths Companion. |


"When 1 get bright idea 1 always want
to pass it along" said lady, as she sat
watching a young girl sewing. do your
buttons ever come of, Lena?"
"Ever They're always doing it. They
are ironed of, washed off. and pulled off
until despair. seem to shed buttons at
every STEP"
make use of these two hints when you
are sewing them on, then, and see if they
make any difference. When you begin, be.
fore you lay the button on the cloth, put
the thread through so that the knot will
be on the right side. That leaves it under
the button and prevents it from being
ironed or worn away, and thus beginning
the looseniDg process.
Then, before you begin sewing, lay a
large pin across the button SO that all your
threads will go over the pin. After yon
have finished filling the holes with thread
draw out the pin and wind your
thread round and round beneath the but
ton. That makes compact stem to sus-
tain the possible pulling and wear of the
ut is no exaggeration to cay that my
buttons never come of, and Pm sure yours
won't if you use my method of sewing.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-06-06
PUSS IN THE CORNER.
The Brave Act of a Faithful Cat in
Florida.
From the Tallahassee News.


Three years ago an English family of
chased the Duchesue Grove, about ten
miles from this city. There they lived q
life of happiness such as can only be at
tanned in land whose climate and sur
rOundiDgs realize the dream Of Ponce de
Leon when he sought the fountain of i'm r.
mortality. The inmates OF their house.
hold consisted of their only child Laura, a
little maid of five joyous springtimes, and
her constant attendant, q large white cat
named Chica. Laura was q little queen,
who ruled their home, and at whose beck
and call the servants were ready to fly.
Like English children she was 1ond of the
the open air, and played beneath the fra
grant magnolia or plucked golden oranges
such as might we'll have grown in the
tabled gardens of Hesperides. 1t was q
lovely morning in January, the air was
filled with a dreamy sOftness; in short, one
Of those ideal days such as are found in no
other cline. Laura sat rolling oranges in
play beneath the luxuriant shade of the
Pdlsi Cristi. within few yards OF the
mansion. Her mother reclined in an ex-
tension chair on the broad piazza, stroking
the soft fur of the cat Chica. Suddenly
the animal raised itself to the full hight, and
grew as stiff as piece of marble. Its hair
stood on end, the bushy tail waved excit..
edly to and fro; the flashing eyes seemed
intent on some terrible enemy. The as
tonished mother instinctively followed
the course of the cats gaze, when she
saw scene that froze her blood with hor-
ror. A huge rattlesnake was seated in
little Lanra's lap, waving its loathsome
head as if to the melody of some fearful
incarnation.
The next instant, the cat leaped from
the terrified womens lap on the ground,
and glided as if it were another snake to-
ward the child. Baby Laura laughed a
ringing laugh, and Gro we'd with glee. The
swOolen head of the serpent swung on,
nearing with deadly purpose its unconcious
victim.
Faster and faster glided the cat toward
the child, until at last it crouched like
young lion ready for the leap of vengeance.
Then the little body shot through the air
like bolt of lightning, There was sud-
den hiss, and the huge snake lay writhing
in the agony Of death beyond the reach of
baby Laura. Faithful Chica's faDgs had
met in its yellow neck, and the life of the
child was saved.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-06-06
The Southern COlOred Orator. Now
Auditor of the Treasury.

Ex-Congressman Lynch, just appointed
Fourth Auditor of the Treasury, is one of
the mightiest colored men in the country.
He was born a slave In Concorda Parish,
Louisiana, forty-two years ago. His mother
and he were sold to resident of Natchez
when he was child. Mr.. Lynch has
lived in that place ever since The war
gave him his Ii erty, and he began bust
ness as photographer. He was made a
Justice of the Peace in 1869, and was
elected to the Legislature of Mi. sissippi
the same year. In 1871 he was re- elected,
and was subsequently speaker. He was a
member Of the Forty-third and Forty
fourth Congresses. His claim to a seat In
the Forty fifth Congress was defeated. He
was elected to the Forty-seventh Congress,
but defeated in his candidacy for the
Forty eighth. Lynch was temporary
chairman of the Republican National Con-
vention of 1884. He has large force of
white people of both sexes under him in
the Office to which he has been appointed.
Few men possess an address as pleasing as
that of Auditor Lynch.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-06-06
The Statesman's Return

"Yes, the legislator has adjourned, and
the statesmen hev returned to their con-
stituents," he said. in answer to the ques-
ti0n. Our statesman-0ur particular jim
dandy statesman returned with the rest.
He was sent down to represent our neck o.
the woods. He was supposed to be Danl
Webster, Henry Clay and John
C. Calhoun billed down and can
ned up. He was supposed to be
sharper than razOrs and wiser than owls
He beloved for reform, beloved for i'm
provements, and shouted for glory. That
cantakerous cuss was going to amend at
least 400 laws, reform every department of
sta.e, secure our country hundred privi-
leges, and knock the tar out of things in
general. We were waiting for him when
he returned. He was first struck by old
Pete jackson, who observed:
Look-s-yere, johnson, whar's that law
fur my mill damb'
Killed in committee Of the whole was
the .rsply.
"'You blamed reptile! Didn't we send
you down thar to boss the committee of
the hole and every body else? want that
ar mill dam or blood;
And Hi Woods was next in line and he
said:
Look s-yere, johnson, where's that
ere law to protect my fish pond?'
Crowded out by the bill on light
houses
She was, eh Durn your pictu-', but
do you s,and thar and tell me that you let
some ramshackle lighthouse way off on
Lake Erie knock the stufin' outer my fish
pond up yere! What did we send We
down thar fur? What was ye doin' all
this time"
And the third man was Uncle Dave
Baker, who led off with:
'LOOk-a yere, johnson, wbars that ew
skule deestrlct fur my section?'
1T was knocked out in trying to amend
the title
She was, eh? Do you tell me that
You sot right thar and didn't have the title
all right? That you let that ERE house
bust up that bill and never got up and ut
tered one yell? johnson, can lick You
with one hand tied to my foo,, and ri be
burned if don't do il"
There was twenty seven of us between
his house and the depot, all with q few re-
marks to make. About thirty waited on
him next day, and the next he broke for
the woods, and is at present located in q
swamp about seven miles away. He may
be in along toward corn planting, but if he
is thar's about fifty more of our people
waiting to interview him. We are hound
TO make him tired."-NeW York Sur.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-06-06
REV. W. C. ROBERTS, d. d.
Moderator of the Presbyterian Gen.
eral Assembly.

We give portrait of the distinguished
minister who is Moderator of the General
Assembly of the Presbyterian church in the
United States, now in session in New York.
Dr. Roberts was born in South Wales in
1892 His family came to New York in
1849. The Doctor is graduate of Prince
ton College and of Princeton Theological
Seminary. He has been pastor at Will
mington, Delaware, Columbus, Ohio, and
Elizabeth, New Jersey. His numerous
official honors include membership in the
first Pan Presbyterian Council, which met
in Edinburgh in 1877. He was appointed
corresponding secretary of the Board of
Home Missions of the Presbyterian church
ia June, 1881, and is now the president of
the Lake Forest University, near Chicago
The Moderator is somewhat short and
stout. Like all Welsh ministers he ia re-
markably fluent
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-06-06
Founder Of the New Bay State
University.

It has just been announced that ClArk
University, Worcester, Mass, will be opened
in October to students in mathematics,
physics, chemistry, biology and psychology.
Its privileges can be enjoyed by students Of
various degrees Of previous attainment.
Clark University will not be rival of ex-
istipg New England seats Of learning, but
q supplement to them. To- Mr.. Jonas Gil
man Clark, of Worcester, is due the credit
of founding the new seat Of learning. He
is native of Worcester county, Mass, and
was born on February 1, 1915, the son of .
farmer. After pursuing various occupa-
tions in Massachusetts,, in 184 he went to
California, where he became rich. He
profited by shrewd speculations and sub
sequently led to New England, where
he has added largely to his fortune.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-06-06
Travelling on Cheek.


witnessed comedy enacted IN front OF
theater q few evenings ago which, ior
display of genuine cheek, Is worthy to be
placed on record. A gentleman came out
after the first act and started to 60 up the
street, when handsomely dressed young
fellow accosted him.
II beg YOUR pardon, sir" he said, but I
have lost my door check, and if you are not
going to return would you permit me to
use yours"
The gentleman was going to return, and
so informed the idividual, who thanked
him Just as fervently as if he had received
the check. The next gentleman that
came along was similarly accosted, and ne
gave the fellow his check. !,
Have you a seat coupon alsoF asked
the individual.
This was almost too much.
Yes and here's cigarette to smoke DE-
tween the acts"
The coupons and cigarette were handed
over and followed the fellow inside 10 oD-
serve how he succ. eded. He passed the
door and the usher seated him. He could
not resist the temptation OF informing the
manager of the event.
That bests anything have heard OF. =
he said. "If you know where the fellow Is
sitting I'll send him that bouquet, point
ing to bunch of flowers resting on MS
desk.
The fellow was located and an usher
carried down The flowers. The man was
not the slightest bit put out. He looked
at the flowers, then at the usher. Deiioer-
ately taking a white rose from the buncn
he placed it in the button-hole OF his coat,
and instructed the usher to return the
flowers, as he was not fond of them.
There is an old saying to the effect that
cheeky man generally succeeds. II tins
rule holds, that fellow should some day NIL
the executive chair at Washington.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-06-06
A CULTURED CHATTER.
While "Mamma'' was, of Course
Equally Edited and Gratified.

While "Mamma' was, of Course
Equally Edited and Gratified.
Scene-The Maitlands' parlor. Mabe
Maitland on one end of a sofa awaiti & the
entrance of some one who has just rune
the bell Mamma in adjoining parlor.
Time-Evening.
Enter Allen Adair.
Msbel-Good evening, Mr.. Adair;
hardly expected any callers this evening, il
is so stormy.
Allen-I had no idea the weather was SO
bad when / started out. There is no rain
but the wind is very high.
Mabel-Mamma says it is going to rain;
her-her rheumatism is in her barometer.
Allen-I suppose rheumatism and kim
dred diseases must be affected by electri-
cal conditions of the atmosphere.
Mabel-Probably. What wonderful
progress electrical science is making now
! hear we are to have not only electrical
street railways, but electric trunk lines as
well.
Allen-They will come next. l never
hear the expression trunk line" that l do
not think of line to carry trunks.
Mabel-The same way with me. l think
of picture of big railway station full Of
Quebec. Were you ever there?
Allen-I never got further into Canada
than the north bank of Niagara Falls. You
have been there, l know.
Msbel-Yes, indeed; it was glorious!
Allen-I wonder if they will ever utilize
that great water power?
Mabel believe the consent of the
State must be obtained. A gentleman told
papa something about 1T.
Allen-That may be an easy matter or
hard matter, depending on who asks for
it. Wheels within wheels are to be found
everywhere in politics now, and the few
rule the many 1t is the same with the
general government. The few declare war
and the many do the fighting.
Mabel-Yes. l wonder if there will be
any more trouble at Samoa?
Allen-There might be. 1 don't think
Germany would hesitate about war with
anybody. The young emperor is anxious
for laurels. Speaking of emperOrs, see
the emperor of China is to be- married to l
don't know how many wives.
Mabel-Yes. Isn't it horrid! The Chi
ntse are 80 strange.
Allen-The Japnese, however, are quite
civilized understand, though the Chinese
are the older race.
Mabel-Oh, yes. They are almost the
first race, are they not?
Allen-I don't know, really. l suppose
no one does What strange civilizations
the prehistoric races must have had, judg-
ing from the few traces left! Everything
tells of love of animal comfort, combined
with elaborate preparations for offense and
defense. Men seem to have been at war
from the very beginning.
Mabel notice the pictures of prehis-
toric animals that they, too, were well pro-
yided with weapons of attack.
Allen-Yes. 1t was all feeding and be-
ing fed on. But, no doubt, in an earlier
era, when the earths crust was still warm,
tropical vegetatation rankly luxurious and
the animals few, there might then have
been a peaceful existence for all that
lved-all being vegetarians. Probably it
was after this that they were driven to
eating each other-driven by changed geo.
logical and
Mabel-(whispsriDg) Mamma has gone
up stairs.
Allen-(grabbing her)-My own, own,
Ownest sweet, n-n-n-n-y-y-y-y-u-u-u-
m-m-m!
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-06-06
HENRY CABOT LODGE.
He May Succeed the Late ThOrndike
Rice as Minister to Russia.

The name of Henry Cabot Lodge, of
Mas sachusetts, is mentioned prominently
in connection with the vacant Russian
mission. Mr.. Lodge, like the late Mr..
Rice, is liuguist and literateur and has
enjoyed extensive European travel He is
member of Congress, prominent in the
delegation from his State.
Henry Cabot Lodge, who is wealthy
resident of Nahant, Mass, was born in Bos-
ton on May IL, 1850. He was graduated
from Harvard College in 1871, and in 1875
received the degree of LII. B. from Har-
ward Law School. The next year he was
admitted to the bar. He follows the pro-
fession of literature. Mr.. Lodge had
served two terms as q member of the
House of Representatives in Massachusetts
when he was elected to the Fiftieth Con-
grees. He was re elected last fall.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-06-06
FENCING FO WO uEN.
As Much a Young Lady's Pastime
as Lawn Tennis or Horse.
back iding.

IHarper's Bazar.l
Fencing is now as much q young lady 8
pastir1e as tennis or horseback riding, and
everybody who knows how beneficial this
exercise is to the female system is glad it is
so Its votaries, in fact, say it is ladies
sport par excellence, as it needf quickness
and skill more than strength and daring,
and develops those qualities which are so
essential to a lady. VIZ, graceful carriage
and easy motion. On the days given up
to the ladies the large hall of the fencers'
club resounds with stamping of feet
and clinking of blades. The instructor
gives each pupil u lesson which generally
lasts about fifteen minutes. Then two
may challenge each other and put in practice
the thrusts and guards they have just
learned. The weaker sex makes up in
unning what it lacks in strength. Women
are much more artful than men. In no
case is this evidenced more clearly than in
fencing. A man will make bold open at
tack, which his opponent will parry if he
keeps cool. A woman waits appar, ntly
with no fixed purpose until she sees her
opportunity; then with quickness of eye
and hand which defies parrying she makes
her thrust and succeeds if she can keep
her point straight. A parry would come
too late; retreat is the only safeguard.
In practicing the ladies wear an ordinary
tennis skirt and flat-soled shoee, no corset,
an easy fitting blouse or Jersey. A wire
mask protects the face, Q padded buckshin |
plastron is worn over the chest and buck |
skin gauntlet saves the hand from any |
chance scratches or thrusts. The ladies |
are taught to fence with either hand, and |
it is wonderful how quickly this exercise
gives strength and dexterity (even in its
literal sense) to the lett arm, generally so
awkward and helpless.
The success of the ladies' fencing class
has proved beyond doubt the propriety
of fencing as ladies' pastime. 1t is not
too violent, for each one can regulate her
activity to suit herself, and remain on the
defensive or assume the offensive as che
feels like it. Twenty minutes of active
fencing will give more exercise to ali the
muscles of the body than two hours of
pretty fast walking. One of the members Of
the ladies' class said to the writer that in
her opinion one months fencing will teach
q girl better how to walk and carry her.
self in drawing room than years les
sons in dancing or cali>thenics. Those who
graceful motion of the ladies who indulge
in fencing will be inclined to agree with
her fully. and to wish success to those who
have added to the list Of female athletics
an exercise 30 eminently fitted for the use
of the fair sex and for their physical devel-
opment.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-06-06

CHICAGO, May 31.-The Rock Island
Railway gave notice to-day that it would
meet the cut rates of the Chicago Burling-
ton & Northern between Chicago and st
Paul on traffic originating in the East, to
take effect June g. Other lines will do the
same. It is expected the rates to Montana
points will be reduced via Omaha, the
Union Pacific authorizing the reduction to
meet the competition via St. Paul and the
Northern Pacific.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-06-06

MIR. Gunsaulus was telling group of
the bibliomaniacs yesterday that there was
nothing so beautiful in house as a bevy
of bright children. II have a very lovely
family" said he. II hold, as the sinful
world would say, a bobtail flush"
Whats that?" asked the Hon Charles B.
Farwell. the well known collector of Bibles
and psalm books.
"We were talking about children" ex-
claimed Mr.. Gunsaulus, "and was saying
that in our family we had bobtail flush
four girls and boy"
NO." said Mr.. Fsrwell, smiling sadly;
cit i evident that you have had no exper-
fence in the ways of the world. otherwise
you would not make 30 erroneous an appli-
cation of terms. You do not hold bob
tail flush; you hold four of a kind-four
queens and jack-a powerful good hand
sir, and should advise you to stand pat
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-06-06
THOMAS A. SHERMAN,
United States Consul at Liverpool.

When Mr.. Blaine was United States
Senator, Thomas A. Sherman was his pri-
vate secretary, and when Mr.. Blaine be-
came Secretary of State under Garfield he
appointed Mr.. Sherman to q clerkship in
the department, on July l, 1881. Secretaries
Frelinghuysen and Bayard retained him in
the service, as he is a man of superior
He has latterly been at the
head of q division of the Consular Bureau.
Mr.. Sherman's salary has been $1,000 q
year. That of the Consul to Liverpool is
$4,000 with fees, making in all probably
about $4,000 year. The appointment of
Mr. Sherman is from the District of Colum-
bia; that to the Office he now vacates wss
from Maine. where he was born. He is a
friend Of Mr.. Blaine, and ac-
him on leaveo of absence without
pay during the campaign of 1884.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1889-06-06
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The Florida agriculturist., 1889-07-03
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.

Philip Leonardy, of Osteen, was in
town Monday.
Mr. Harry Quackenbos, of Enterprise,
was in town one day last week.
Benjamin Edmond Prevatt, the heavy
editor of the Orange City Times. was in
town Monday.
Last week thirty deeds, six mortgages
and four releases were filed for record in
the clerks Office.
Mr.. HI. G. Howard the new postmas-
ter took possession of the postofice
Monday, his commission having arrived
last Friday. Miss Mary Tanner is help
ing him get the hang OF things.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-07-03

guest, Mrs. L. B. Plumer, for her home
in Jacksonville, and of the departure of
Mrs. DIR. Lyon for the North on the Sd
inst. A large and pleasant party from
Lake Helen, DeLand and the neigh bor-
hood were present. Vocal and instru-
mental music, conversation and refresh
ments were followed by dancing, which
was sustained until the small hours, and
daylight must have surprised more than
one of most merry party before they
reached their beds. Homo.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-07-03
DAYToNA DOTS.
Interesting and Newsy Items from
the Fountain City.

Interesting and NeWsy Items from
the Fountain City.
From our Regular Correspondent
Turtle eggs next week.
Davtona is bound to celebrate and
wants big crowd.
Everyone will be taken care of on the
4th and may expect an enjoyable time.
4 There is talk of moving the ice factory
down to Titusville. Mr.. Helps and D.
d. Rogers have been prospecting with
view to location there.
Mr.. James P. Vining has been appoint
ed postmaster at Ormond. Miss Carrie
Dunn was the last incumbent Mr..
Vining has capabilities fitting him for
the position.
There is some movement towards inn
proving the water front. 1t is time some
thing was DONE Were it not for the vex-
atious riparian right question Beach
street would present altogether differ
ent aspect.
What do people as rule understand
by "citizen's ticket? Is it card
gotten up in the dark, without consult
ing the people? Or should it be some
thing that all citizens have say in, a
ticket drawn up at public meeting,
where every voter has voice; in fact,
the result of public debate, full and ex-
haustive, and the unanimous choice OF
the people? Otherwise why call it a
"citizens' ticket?
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-07-03

THE fight over the appointment of
postmaster at Jacksonville waxeth warm.
Mr.. GOODRICH secured the appointment
of McMURRY, and LEDwITH forthwith
marshaled his clan. and went to Wash
ington to have the appointment chung
up" All parties are now at the capital
having lots of fun. Mr.. GOODRICH vows
that he will stand by his man, and Gen.
LEDwITH vows that the matter shall be
Investigated. Indications now point to
the appointment of McMURRY.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-07-03
WINNEMISSETT CHAT.
Mrs. Mack Meets with a Serious
~ Accident-Other News.

[From our Regular Correspondent
Your correspondent has been unable to
meet the requirements OF the situation
recently and desires indulgence.
On last Wednesday evening the aquat-
ic club met as usual, had pleasant So
cial reunion, admitted seven new mem
bers and transacted the current routine
business.
Upon her return from the club meet
ing Mrs. Mack met with painful acci
dent upon reaching the boat landing at
her residence. The darkness made the
disembarktion confused, the lady fell
backwards from the dock, striking her
back across the gunwale of the boat. She
is resting easy at this writing.
One of the most enjoyable occasions
ever remembered at Winnemissett oc-
Cured on Friday evening. Mr.. f. b.
Fuller and sister gave a farewell enter
ment in honor OF the departure of their