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Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-23
A WISE PROVISION.

1t has from time immemorial been the
custom in Massachusetts in difficult and
doubtful cases of proposed legislation for
the Governor and Council or the Legisla-
ture to call upon the Judges of the Su-
preme Court for their opinion, not of the
propriety, but the legality or constitution
ality of measures under consideration.
Such requests are considered almost i'm
perative, but recently we have noticed that
the Massachusetts Supreme Court declined
to give its opinion upon such request.
The State of Maine, taking its lead from
the custom in Massachusetts, of which it
was once part, has embodied this princi-
pie in its constitution in authoritative
form. Sec. 3, Article vi, reads as follows:
They (the Supreme Court judges shall
be obliged to give their opinion upon i'm
portant questions of law, and upon solemn
occasions, when required by the Governor,
Council, Senate or House of Representa-.
tives"
Perhaps we might omit the solemn occa-
sions," though it can do no harm, and we
shall not be likely to adopt the New En-
gland custom of providing for Governors
Council, but the substance of such consti-
tutional provision is certainly wise one
and has often been the means of ofrelieving the
State OF distressing and costly seasons of
doubt and conflict until, through ordinary
process of court, judicial decision of the
highest tribunal could be reached
We hope to see such provision en-
bodied in the constitution of Montana 1t
will prevent some unwise legislation, and
will relieve private suitors of the expense
of going through costly litigation. Questions
of this kind clearly belong to the public
to settle at general expense. The time to
settle the question whether proposed legis-
lation is constitutional is before it is en-
acted into the form of a law.
The only persons who could possibly be
injured would be the lawyers, who might
lose chance to bring suit, but we ven
turs that large majority of the legal fra
ternity will approve the provision. Where
it has been put to the test of long expert
ence it is unanimously approved.
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-23
Appointed General Manager.

CHICAGO. May 16.-W. s. Millen, gen.
eral manager Of the Wisconsin Central
Railway, has been appointed general man
ager of the Northern Pacific and and all its
east lines. Mr.. Millen has been in the
railway service twenty years, beginning as
an Office boy to the Northwestern road
in this city. His headquarters will be in
st. Paul.
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-23
Two in One.

NEW YORK, May 18.-At meeting Of
representatives of the American Meat
Company and the American Cattle Trust
this afternoon the draw between the two
companies was finally consummated. A
contract for term of years was signed by
the controlling powers Of the two organi-
cations by which the meat company will
handle the entire product Of the cattle
trust. Senator Dorsey, of the meat COM
pany, preferred not to mention details, but
said the two organizations had been con-
eolidated.
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-23
THE people of South Dakota seem

THE people of South Dakota seem to
have voted almost unanimously for the
Sioux Falls constitution and the delegates
Just elected will have very short and
easy job of it. They will not, however,
reach Statehood any sooner for it. The
convention Of Montana is almost as well
provided 70. plain sailing and easy work in
having form of constitution that has re-
ceived the endorsement of large majority
Of the people. The members, however !,
will have greater freedom of action and
there are few changes which will add
vastly to the permanent value Of our con-
stitution.
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-23

THE threatened danger to our argentifer-
GUS lead mines is we'll shown by Senator
Wolcott in his argument before the Assis-
tant Treasurer, by the rapid increase of i'm
portations of Mexican lead ores. In 1886,
5000 tons were brought in free. In 1887
the amount had increased to $4,000 tons,
and in 1888 to $4,000 tons. At this rate
the law fixing duty on lead ores for the
protection of home production will be made
dead letter. The silver is q mere pre-
text
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-23

THE executive committee of the Press
Association will appoint the day for the
coming annual meeting. Chairman Har-
rison Spaulding, as soon as he can COM
municate with his associates and arrive at
an agreement, will apprise the President of
the Association, who will then issue the
usual notice
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-23
TWO REPUBLICANS,
Dawson and Yellowstone Elect Haskell,
Goddard and Myers.

BILLINGS, May 15.-[Special Seven
precincts in Yellowstone and Dawson coun-
ties, including Billings and Glendive, give
Goddard (Rep.) $40, Haskell (Rep.) 333,
Myers (Dsm.) 274, Cowan (Dem.) 211. O..
F. Goddard, H. j. Haskell and Alfred
Myers will be the delegation from this dis
trict
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-23
disappointed.

THE Canadian Premier has gone to
Europe to see about the Behring sea and
fishery business He foresees an important
crisis approaching and realizes that the
United States has an administration that
will not allow any trifing with. The old
gander will have to be content with the
sauce that has been prepared for the goose
There are two very distinct and well
balanced sides to the fishery question.
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-23
BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.

knippenberg, Witter and Smith Sure
ly Elected.
DILLON, May 15th.-[Special Returns
from Dillon, Glendale, Spring Hill, Red
Rock and Barratt's give Knippenberg
(Rep) 442, Witter (Rep) 46O, Smith
(Dem.) 333, Graves Dem 2s9.
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-23
Fixed the Price of Conner.

NEW YORK, May 16.-The representa-
tives of copper mines concluded their con-
ference. The only result appears to be the
fixing of the price of Lake copper at IL
cents per pound. 1t is stated no step was
taken toward the acceptance OF any propo-
sition from European stockholders in the
copper syndicate. All hopes of compromise
are abandoned.
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-23

THAT is shrewd suggestion of Editor
Nttenderfer, that Malieto who has just
been liberated and restored by the Ger
mans after being under their control for
two years, may not be the same in disposi-
ton and character as when banished. We
confess that we lack faith in the liberal
professions of the German Government and
commissioners. We shall be glad to be
disappointed.
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-23

THERE are rumors from Washington
that Attorney General Miller will be ap-
pointed to Matthews vacant seat on the
Supreme Court Bench and that other cabi-
net changes will follow.
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-23

1T is claimed that cement equal to the
best Portland cement can be made from
the chalk rock and clay found in unlimited
quantities in and around Yankton, South
Dakota Such a claim established will add
vastly to the wealth and prosperity Of the
new State
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-23
An Editor Murdered.

LOUISVILLE, May 18.-At Caseyville
yesterday, r. G. Thomas, Editor Of the
Caseyville herald, was shot and killed by
Geo. Elmer. . prominent merchant. Elmer
objected to . publication that was in
Thomas' PAPER and when they met he shot
Thomas in the leg. Thomas then fred the
fatal shot.
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-23
"Pity tits, tits True"

Inter Mountain: If the Republican party
of Silver Bow county had done its duty
yesterday the convention would have been
Republican, as in all other parts of Mon
tana the Republicans made more than a
stand off.
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-23
MILLER FOX SUPREME JUDGE.
Reported Forthcoming Changes in
Cabinet Ministers.

NePoTteu rOTthcOmlnS Changes in
Cabinet Ministers.
CHICAGO, May 16.-The Times Wash
ingtOn correspondent has the authority of
a Republican Senator, whose authority is q
member of the Cabinet, that the President
has decided to fill the vacancy on the
Supreme Bench caused by Stanley Mat
thews' death by appointing Attorney Gen.
eral Miller. As the result of this Secretary
Noble will be made Attorney General and
Assistant Postmaster General Clarkson will
succeed Noble as Secretary of the Interior
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-23
Eaton Corner Stone.

LONDON. May 18.-The Queen to-day
laid the foundation stone of the new col
lege buildings at Eaton. The boys attend
ing college presented Her Majesty with an
address. to which the Queen replied.
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-23

JAMES II MILLS was to-day appointed
Collector of Internal Revenue for the Dis
trict of Montana and Idaho. He vii
make good one.
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-23
THURSDAY, MAY %, 1889.

GLENDIvE has not only found gold but
claims to have discovered vast resources of
tin ores in the neighboring bluffs.
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-23

Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-16
DRY PLATES FOR RED MEN,
Evolution in Indian Dress-A Funny
Story of Chief BuShyhead.

"Indians who visit Washington almost in
variably come to have their pictures taken, "
said the photographer who gets most of this
copper-colored patronage to STAR reporter.
Hanging over there on the wall you may see
rather interesting series of portraits, Illus
trating the evolution OF the red man in the
matter of habiliments, from his primitive con-
dition to the likeness of the newest London
fashion plate The first picture, as you OBJ
serve, represents him in aboriginal toys
complete. In the next he has on a
pair of pantaloons-always the first
white mans garment adopted by the
Indian. He wears the trousers with his ordi-
nary tribe costume in other particulars, in
Guiding beads. feathers, &c, until, as is shown
in the third photograph, it occurs to him to
add a waistcoat and billed shirt. The feath-
ers and beads disappear at this stage and Mr..
Lo goes about in his shirt sleeves, feeling very
enlightened for some time before the coat is
put on. Then, as you see in the fourth pic
ture collar and cuffs and silk hat are assumed
and Mr.. Lo sprouts out, very likely, into a reg
ular bowling swell on the Picadilly pattern.
An Indian dude is a sight for men and gods. "
''All the portraits in this series seem to be of
the same man."
'.Yes, that is Chief Sorrowful Ghost of the
Crows, who are the most deliberately dressed of
all Indians in their native attire. The pictures
were taken of him at different periods BY the
way. Chief Bushyhead of the Cherokee nation
was here while ago, and seeing him crossing
the lobby at Wizards asked a friend who WAS
with me, named Van Wyck, if he would like to
be introduced.
"'Why,' said Van Wyck, astonished. you
don't mean to say that handsomely dressed
and distinguished looking man over there is an
IndianP
decidedly. yes,' replied. Here he comes
Mr. Du sbvb lat intra
friend Mr. Van Wyck.
"'Happy to meet you. Mr.. Van Wyck.'
"'Charmed to have the privilege of knowing
excuse the remark-you are quite-er-civil-
lied, aren't your
% 4 trust DO, blandly responded the chief,
very rich men Of that enlightened and prosper
GUS region.
" And are all the Indians in your tribe as
civilized as yourself? inquired Van Wyck.
oh, yes
".Do you all live in tents and wigwams9'
Certainly. Here is picture of my own
wigwam.'
"And the chief drew from the inside pocket
of his coat photograph of beautiful Queen
Anne cottage, which could not have cost less
than S35 000
- That is my summer wigwam,' said Bushy-
head with grave affability. i have another for
winter in town
Ivan Wyck, who had disregarded the nudges
gave him while he was putting his questions,
'tumbled' at last l understand that he has
been kicking himself ever SINCE"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-16

"a three-year-old in California is much
further advanced than an eastern three-year-
old. They breed them so that the colt can be
dropped either in January or February. Our
severe climate prevents this. colt dropped
here in winter would in all likelihood suffer
from the cold weather. Eastern colts are bred
so as to be dropped about May. If they were
foaled in the winter season. with our extreme
temperatures. it would likely mean death to
the colt. Then. again, the California colt can
be worked the whole season, while here the
season during which the colt can be trained is
much shorter The climate and the length of
the working season in California are peculiar
advantages in its favor for developing early
trotters. But are these advantages to be de-
pended OH, after all. when it comes to the
question of producing matured world heater?
l don't think they are.
Zone of the most interesting and important
points about this whole controversy is that which
relates to the infusion of the thoroughbred
blood and its effects. The great horse Palo
Alto is out of a mare by thoroughbred horse,
Planet. Planet was a horse that could trot a
three-minute gait, and he had more of the true
action of a trotter than almost any thorough
bred OF his day. He was an eastern horse. and
was we'll known on the old Fashion and Union
courses. The thoroughbred blood of Bonny
Scotland is also an infusion, the results of
which are now apparent in the bottom. Many
horse breeders say, 'Getan infusion OF thorough
bred blood by all MEANS but more than this is
necessary; You must breed from that thorough
bred blood which has trotting action.
The pith Of the whols matter is this, The
thoroughbred blood gives the endurance; the
trotting action controls the gait.
People ask me, Will Maud S. ever be
speeded again to eclipse the records? She
will be again put to test only when some
other horse comes out and beats the record
she has made. People seem to forget that the
queenly mare has already three times beaten
her own record. She lowered the figures sue
cessively to 209S4 2.0914 and 2OSs1 1t is
tiresome and thankless work, this persistent
beating of ones own record, and We think it is
about time that some one else did it. 1t takes
an enormous amount of work to prepare A
horse for a test of that description. When
Maud S. is to train for a record beating con-
test she j; put to work in February and it
takes till Al gust to fit her to make good mile
On the wnGle don't think she is likely to be
called upon to do SO again"
Dawn Wvcucr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-16

hundreds Of others in the art Of military signal
ing. Their services have never been fully sp-
precisted by the country at large, simply be-
cauee their duties were novel and but little
understood outside of their own number
They were 1.-THE eyes OF the army" and swung
the flag that talked" Gen sherman gave the
signal corps credit for bringing him
information OF the greatest importance. and
which could not have reached him in any other
way. especially at Winnings Hill kenesaw. and
Allatoona, where, he ssid. his orders we're sent
TO Gen. Corse at Rome. Ca. in October. 1854.
enabling that officer 90 reach Allstoona Just in
time TO defend it and prevent its capture. He
stated that the services OF the corps. on that
one occasion. were worth more 10 the army and
70 the country than the entire expense OF the
whole Signal corps for one year. This import
ant service was rendered by sending q message
over the heads ~ the enemy.
history OF the corps IL now being written
by veteran officer who wss connected with il
during the entire rebellion. Its publication
Will no doubt be q great qualification 20 the
veterans of the corps who still survive, while ID
will be read with interest by many who were
porn since tne close OF the war. "A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-16
MATERNAL SUPERSTITIONS.
Charms and Customs That Guard Babies
i'm Many Lands.

From the Lewiston CN.C) Journal.
In Ireland belt made of a woman's hair is
placed about a child to keep harm away.
Garlic, salt, bread and steak are put into the
cradle of a newborn babe in Holland.
Roumanian mothers tie red ribbons around
the ankles of their children to preserve them
from harm, while Esthonian mothers attach
bits of assafetida to the necks of their Of
spring.
Welsh mothers put pair of tongs or q knife
in the cradle to insure the safety OF their chill
dren; the knife is also used for the same pur-
pose in some parts of England.
Among yosges peasants children born at Q
new moon are supposed to have their tongues
better hung than others, while those born at
the last quarter are supposed to have less
tongue, but better reasoning powers. A daugh-
ter born during the waxing moon is always
precocious.
At the birth Of child in Lower Brittany the
neighboring women take il in charge, wash it,
crack Its joints and rub Its head with oil to
solder the Uranium bones. Ii is then wrapped
in a tight bundle and its lips are Amounted
with brandy TO make il a full Breton.
The Grecian mother, before putting her child
in its cradle, turns three times around before
the FIRE while singing her fayorite song to
ward of the evil spirits.
In Scotland it rs said that to rock the empty
cradle will insure the coming Of other occu-
pants for it,
The London mother places book under the
head Of the newborn infant that il may be
quick at reading and puts money into the FIRST
bath TO guarantee Its wealth in the future.
The Turkish mother loads her child with
amulets as soon as il is born and small bit of
mud stepped in hot water prepared by previous
harms is stuck on its forehead.
In Spain the infants face is swept with Q
pine tree bough to bring good luck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-16
The Human Factor i'm Slums.

Mr.. Frederick Greenwood, in discussion in
the Nineteenth Century Of the problem OF
Misery in great Cities" maintains that the
slums and squalid dens that abound in parts Of
London and other enormous cities correspond
far more than most kind souls are willing 10
perceive to the measure Of depravity and weak
ness OF the human mind; and at the same time
to the proportion of incspables in a state Of So
ciety which does not allow Its incapables %
perish" Every village and town has its bad
spots and its centers Of degraded population.
corresponding in extent with its size; and u =
only the vast extent Of the mischief in LONDON,
commensurate with the dimensions of tbs city,
and the appalling magnitude Of the problems
which il suggests, that excite 90 much commits.
Grafton and alarm. Hence il may be conoiuoed
that any local and spasmodie etors 70 ameh-
orate the evils thai exist are destined 10 only .
very limited succsss, and that permanent adj
vantage il likely 20 accrue only from measures
that tend 10 raise the general social condition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-16
A QUESTION OF PATRONAGE.
The Young Gentleman, IL Seems, Drew
the Line at Vegetables.

young attache of the British legation here,
at a dinner party the other night. CHANGED to
find himself seated next to a very pretty and
vivacious girl, whose talk consisted chiefly Of
interrogatiyes. She questioned him about
England, diplomacy, the nobility of Great
Britain. everything imaginable, until at length
it occurred 10 her to query suddenly:
And do you patronize lrving?"
"'Patronize Irvingr" said the youthful
diplomat, puzzled. .'oh, you mean to ask il 1
go to see MIR. Irving play? Yes; when am in
London Isometimes have that pleasure"
And do you patronize Gilbert and Sulli-
van!" she inquired few moments later.
Real -ah-yes, / have heard most Of
their operas, If that IL what you mean"
little time after, the asparagus was being
handed around. and the sttsche declined to
take any. The pretty girl helped herself
literally from the dish and then SAID sweetly,
as she turned from II TO her neighbor:
You don't patronize the asparagus, do
your
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-16

WE PUSHED OFF AS QUIETLY AS POSSIBLE
gone about mile | suddenly dropped my oar
with an exclamation of dismay.
Whats the matter?' cried my father.
"'Oh. l have done dreadful thing said
%, father. must go back
Il am sorry to say that at this my father
swore.
What do you want to go back for?' he said
% Just 10 thin. Of it! have left open the
window III which that beautiful child was sleep
lns. If II should take cold and die from the
damp air Of the river blowing upon it should
never forgive myself. o. If had only thought
OF climbing up the trelis again and pulling
down that sash. l am sure l could 90 back and
do 1t without making the least noise Nv
father gave grunt. but what the grunt meant
do not know, and for few moments he was
silent and then he said:
" Thomas you cannot 90 back the distance
is too great, the tide against US and IT is time
that you and are both III our beds Nothing
may happen to that baby. but, attend to my
words now. If any harm should come to that
child 1t will 60 hard with you. If it should die
1t would be of no use for you to talk about
practical jokes. You would be held responsible
for Its death. l was going to say to you that it
might be as well FOR you not to say anything
about this little venture until l had seen how
Williamson Green took the joke Some people
get angry with very little reason, although
hardly believe he's that sort of man. but now
things are different He thinks all the world
and If Won want 70 stav ont";5s ~ ia;i sesIs
house Of refuge warn Won never 70 sav a, o ns
OF where you have been this night
- - ~; ms ne pesaii 70 TO" again, ana roi-
al e.. 80 out WIN very neaVy neart
,ha - .i,h, ,da VI ane little child Win
nj p, 81 " h uio"ihg N upon IL.
Aunt Martha.
NO, replied the burglar, II never did
,hen'i1 n 'ne matter 10 my father and he said
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-16

known regions. leaving behind q note to the
police, which led o my fathers arrest"
THAT was a mean trick" said Aunt Martha.
The burglar looked at her gratefully.
I'm the lower spheres Of life, madam, such
things often happen. Some Of the plate and
jewels were found in my fathers possession,
and he was speedily tried and sentenced to q
long term of imprisonment And now, can you
imagine, ladies" said the tall burglar, appar-
emily having become convinced to address
''the wretched position in which found my
self? was upbraided ~ the son of thief I
soon found myself without home. without &C.
cupation, and, alas! without good reputation.
was careful not to mention nv voluntary
connection with my fathers crime for fear that
should l do 80 l might be compelled to make
statement which might increase the severity of
his punishment. For this reason I did not
dare to make inquiries concerning the child
i'll whom l had taken such an interest and
whose little life l had. perhaps, jeopardized.
never knew, ladies, whe Their that infant grew
up or not.
But L. alas! grew up to life of hardship
and degradation. 1t would be impossible for
persons in your sphere of life to understand
what now was obliged to suffer. Suitable
employment l could not obtain, because L was
the son of a burglar. With father in the
states prison it of no use for me to apply
Tor employment at any respectable place OF
business. labored at one thing and another,
sometimes engaging in the most mental en-
Payments. l also had been educated aud
brought up by my dear mother for very diff
ferent career. Sometimes 1 managed to live
fairly well, sometimes l suffered. Always
suffered from the stigma of my fathers CRIME;
always in the eyes OF the community In which
i Eved-a community am sorry to say in
capable as a rule Of making correct judgments
IN delicate cases like these-I was looked upon
as belonging to the ranks of the dishonest. 1t
was hard lot and sometimes almost impos-
sible to bear up under
Il have spoken at length. ladies. in order
that you may understand my true position, and
wish to say that have never felt the crush
ing weight OF my fathers disgrace more deeply
than felt it last evening. This man." nod
ding toward the stout burglar ''came to me
shortly after had eaten my supper. which
happened to be very frugal one, and said to
me-
Thomas, 1 have some business to attend to
tonight IN which you can help me if you
choose. know you are good mechanic
6. If it is work that will pay me- answered
i should be very glad to do it, for am greatly
In need of money
=" 1t will pay said he, and agreed to assist
him.
IT. h. II.