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Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-30
A FAMOUS BATTLE-GROUND.

On the banks of the Tippecanoe, a
small stream which enters the Wabash
River in Indiana, was fought the terrible
battle OF Tippecanoe.
In this great struggle of frontier times,
the allied western Indians under the
chieftainship of Elshwatawa, the
"Prophet" were defeated in November,
1911, by the Americans under the COM
mand of Gen. VIM. H. Harrison.
1t was desperate, hard fought battle,
and much depended upon the result.
Had the Indians been successful, all
barriers of defence for the early settlers
would have been overthrown and the
deadly tomahawk would have been
active in the rapid determination of the
remaining pioneers. On.the other hand
the fortunate termination of the contest
put an end to further attempts at open
warfare by the Indians. The rich terri
tory, SO long overrun by hostile savages,
was thrown open Tor settlement, which
rapidly occurred as soon as the news OF
the great victory became widespread.
Naturally great praise was rendered to
the success and intrepid bravery OF Gen.
Harrison and he was honored In many
ways. He afterwards served as Com
mander of the Army of the Northwest,
and when Indiana was admitted to State
hood. he was selected to represent the
State in the United States Senate. In
1910 he was elected President and his un-
fortunate demise occurred shortly after
being ina, gurated.
The forty-second anniversary OF the
Battle of Tippecanoe found the gallant
grandson of "Old Tip" leading his forces
to great political victory which resulted
in the selection of Gen. Ben. Harrison as
President of the United States.
The Harrisons have been hardy race
Of men, sprung from old !og cabin stock,
which is sufficient guarantee OF its
genuineness wherever found. Real
izing the truth of this, great effort has
been made to re-discover some of the Sc
crets contained in the old log cabin
stock of useful articles, and as the result,
the famous Old Log Cabin Sarsaparilla,
universally regarded as the best Spring
tonic and blood cleanser has been found.
Not satisfied with the worldwide esteem
which is held for Warmers Safe Cure,
the only cure for kidney diseases, the
proprietor is willing to do all that is pos
sible to establish Warmers Log Cabin
Sarsaparilla as foremost among house
hold articles on account OF its purity and
effectiveness.
AFTER all, each individual has, at all
times, the great battle of life or death tc
fight, and for security attention must ne
cessarily be given to the best weapons
which science can offer humanity in the
great contest.
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-30

IT ought not to disturb our quiet or di-
vert our attention from the work that we
have undertaken to hear that the British
Government is going to construct foItlfica-
tions at the entrance of Puget Sound. 1t
is no reason why we should regard it as an
act of hostility or be provoked into any
similar extIavagance 1t has come to this
that single dynamite bomb dropped into
the strongest fort in the world would blow
it into fragments and bury every living be-
ing in or around it. An earth work that
could be thrown up in few days would be
q stronger and safer defense than the
thickest walls of solid masonry,
every fragment of which might
become deadly missile. We need
guns of the largest caliber and longest
range and covers for them and means Of
ready transportation to points of service.
but to spend vast sums of money in per-
manent Notifications would seem folly.
We have such vast extent of sea coast
that if we should undertake to build fort
at every point where it could be assailed
j. would cost more than thu amount of our
national debt at its highest point One
tenth part of the sum that would be
needed to build these forts would give us
navy that would yield US ten times the
protection. Let US put our money,
skill and time into ships and
gins till we can meet without
tear anything on land or water. Tax the
genius of our people foi the purpose and
offer sufficient rewards and the bill will be
filled beyond all question. If England
wants to spend a hundred millions on
ships that will sink of their own weight
and will need mid ocean to manoeuvre in
we hope our government will not think of
initiating this folly. Every day is pro-
ducing some new invention more deadly
and destructive than anything before
known. Perhaps we shall have war
balloon that can carry bomb shells that
could be dropped into London and sweep
the whole city from the face of the earth
and destroy all the shipping and dock
yards on ths Thames.
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-30
FOUR.IN. HAND.
Annual Parade of the New Yo,k
Coaching Club.

NEW YORK, May 25-[Special] The
annual parade Of the New York Coaching
Club took place to-day, and though mary
of the most active and best known mem.
bers of the club were absent it proved 70
lie brillirnt affair. As the coaches
loaded with the gaily dressed leaders of
fashion in this city, proceeded towards the
park it attracted "a great deal of attention.
This year the genial face of Hugho Fritsch
whose coach had always been the mos,
faultlessly appointed of the along line of
splendid turnouts, was missing He died
few months ago and he is still mourned
by his fellow members. Another blow was
dealt the club by the death of Isaac
Bell, Jr. He was most skilful handler of
the ribbons, and was tireless in his exer.
tions to further the best interests of coach.
ing. Together with Col. William Jaw.
Frederick Bronson and Hugho Fritsch, Mr..
Bell horsed and drove the public coach in
1881, when trips were made from the Hotel
Brunswick to Tarrytown and return, not
only in the spring and autumn but through.
out the summer. There were eight drags
in the line to-day, and Col William
Jay, who drove spicy team of four
chestnuts to sporting looking vehicle os
black, red and yellow, was in the van.
August Belmont, too had out the four high
stepping bays that won him the loving
cup" at the horse show three years ago.
The cup, which is marvel in its way, con.
ssts of section of elephants tusk, fully
six inches in diameter, and beautifully
polished Upon the ivory Mr.. Belmonts
four finland is represented on the way
down the road" at a tremendous pace with
the owner on the box-seat and jolly load
of passengers behind him. The etch.
ing is skillfully done and alto.
gether the trophy is worthy of the
team that won it. Mr.. Belmont's drag had
maroon body and the running gear is
picked out with scarlet. A. j. Cassatt
showed some of the remarkably good
coaching stock which he recently imported.
His coach had blue pannels and red run
ming gear. August Belmont, Jr., drove
two pairs of snowy bays. The wheelers were
fifteen hands and three inches high and
the leaders fifteen hands and two inches.
The body of his coach was maroon
and the under carriage was red picked
out with white. E. M. Padotford drove
the club coach, which had white panels
and red gear. The blue and white Have
meyer coach was in the line also. and
Theodore ,Havemeyer was in the box. Rig
inald w. Rives drove three grays and q
chestnut. VIM. Forbes Morgan, who has
driven extensively in England, was on
hand to-day, as were also c. o. Jeclin,
George Bech, OF Poughkeepsie, aud Fran
els F. Underwood, of Gro,on, Mass. The
route was exactly the same as last year,
| through the Park. The parade will be
followed by the customary club dinner at
| the Hotel Rrunswiol
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-30
A Swift Channel Craft.

PARIS, May 25.-[Special 1T has been
London, Chatham and Dover Company the
Calais Douvres, and when she is placed on
the service next Monday the old twin-ship
of that name will be finally withdrawn.
Built VIII, lily of steel and divided into nine
water-tight compartments, this vessel is
designed 10 he as safe as engineering skill
can make her. With length OF 325 feet,
SO feet beam, draught of 81 feet inches,
and very powerful engines, she is expected
to make the trip from Dover to Calais
within the hour.
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-30
STATE MOVEMENT IN IDAHO.

Governor Shoup, of Idaho, has reiterated
the call of his predecessor, Gov. Stevenson,
for constitutional convention, and fixed
the day of election June Sd and the day of
opening the convention July 4th, the same
as in the other Territories provided for by
the omnibus bill. Gov. Shoup accompanies
this call with lengthy message in which he
answers the objections of those who urge
that it will greatly increase the expenses Of
government. He shows that the general
government only pays $4,000 year
towards the support of government, while
the people of the Territory pay three
times that amount out of their own
pockets, besides paying $450,OOO for the
county expenses.
While admitting that the general ex-
pense, will be somewhat increased, he calls
attention to the liberal donations of land
for schools and various other purposes,
aggregating 3,5O8, ,24O acres, which he says
are worth at present about ST. per acre, and
the income from this at per cent would
be about $225.OOO. To get the present
benefit from these lands would as the Gov
ernor thinks, more than equal:any increase
cost of general expenses. The cost OF
maintaining the convicts would also be di-
minished, if, as expected, the penitentiary
is given to the State and the General
for
of its own prisoners. He reckons also that
Statehood would lead to more rapid in
crease of population and would enable
them to ch nge the rule that now excludes
aliens from buying mining property and
would lead to rapid increase of assessable
wealth, which is now advancing at the
moderate pace OF 81 100000 per annum.
The Governor thinks with prudence on
the part of the convention, State expenses
may not be materially increased and
that the General Government will pay the
expenses of the convention.
As we have often said before, we hear
tily approve this move of our sister Terri
tory, and have considerable confidence in
its success Certainly Idaho is twice as
well able to sustain State government as
Nevada. AS Territory, Idaho is older
by year than Montana. The rich devel-
opment of the Ceur d'Alene mines assures
a magnificent and permanent source OF
wealth. Its area is larger than that of
Washington by 15,62O square miles,
stretching through seven degrees of lati-
tude, and embracing large variety of pro-
duction and resources.
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-30

WE notice that many State papers refer
to the light vote cast for the members OF
our constitutional conventions as proof that
the new States are after all Indifferent to
Statehood and that it was misrepresenta-
tion of ambitious politicians that our peo-
ple we're generally eager for the larger
powers of self-government exercised under
State constitutions. There is some color for
the charge and yet there is no good ground
for it, The election was brought on at the
busiest season of the year. The sheep men
were in the midst of the lanbing season
and the farmers looking af.er their stock
and crops. 1t was, moreover, very stormy
time over all four of the new States. Our
population is very much scattered and
would have to drop work and 90 long dis
tances in the snow, rain and mud to reach
the polls. Besides, the arrangements were
such that both parties We're sure to be rep
resented by their best men, without q
fuIl vote. In South Dakota and Montana
there were constitutions already framed
that would not be varied from but little if
either party had a nominal majority in the
conventions. Even in the State, under the
most favorable circumstances, votes on con-
stitutitutional conventions and amend
ments do not call out fullvote as on gen
eral elections when there are candidates for
many public offices and questions Of policy
are involved. There will be no occasion
for such criticisms at our October election
we will guarantee.
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-30
TRAIN DERAILED.
Many Passengers Seriously Hurt.

ST. LOUIS, May 24.-The st. Louis &
San Francisco passenger train was derailed
near Sullivan, Mo, las night by train rob-
bers. Forty-fve passengers were badly
hurt.
The west bound train on the st.
Louis & San Francisco railroad was wrecked
seventy miles west of st. Louis. Not a
passenger escaped unhurt. Forty-five are
known to have been seriously injured.
though no deaths are yet reported. The
train was running at high rate
of speed iwhen suddenly, without
warning, the track gave way and the
locomotive, baggage car and five coaches
went over an embankment. The trainmen
and those only slightly injured at once
started to prevent the additional horror of
of fire, in which they succeeded. Then
they turned their attention to the more un-
fortunate injured and in short time forty
five passengers, all badly hurt, had been
released from the debris A temporary
hospital was improvised at Sullivan and
the most seriously injured were taken
there while the others were brought on a
special train to ST. Louis
The trainmen who arrived here cay the
spikes and fish-plates had been removed
for the evident purpose of wreckipg the
train, and the supposition is that it was by
train robbers, though no attempt to rob the
train was made, and it is presumed that
something scared them off, or they threw
the wrong train
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-30
MORALITY In MISSOURI.
A State Auxiliary sabbath AssOcia.
tiOn.

SEDALIA, Mo-, May 23.-TSpecial. J.
The American Sabbath Union met in con-
vention here to-day for the purpose of or
ganizing State Sabbath Association, aux
iliary to the American Sabbath Union. All
the Methodist, Presbyterian and Reformed
churches of the State are numerously
represented at the meeting and the Catho.
lie Church, as we'll as the labor organiza-
tions, are cooperating in the movement.
The promoters of the organization believe
that the Christian Sabbath has vital rela-
tion to the physical. moral and spiritual
welfare of mankind and that its observ-
ance is sacred right that should be Sc.
cured to every toiler. The Rev. M. A.
Gault, a field secretary of the
National Reform Association, who
has spent severel months in the
State arranging the preliminaries for the con-
vention, is present, as also Rev. William F..
Crafts, the field secretary of the American
Sabbath Union. The meeting was opened
with prayer, after which Rev. Mr.. Crafts,
author of the Sabbath of Man." made a
brief address The convention, which will
not adjourn until to morrow evening. will
hold three sessions each day. At the
morning session the Rev. R. S. Campbell,
of st. Joseph, lectured on The Christian
Religion and the Fourth Commandment"
and this afternoon the Rev. George P.
Hays, of Kansas City, spoke on the
"Physical Sabbath" The churches are ex-
pecting important results from this conven-
tiop
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-30

WE have sometimes feared that our
commissioners to Berlin might be swerved
from their better judgment by the infiu-
ences surrounding them at foreign court
and be induced to yield points that would
not be approved by our people, but to
counteract this tendency the telegraph is
in constant service and everything done
and proposed in the commission is reported
at once to Washington. In fact, Secretary
Blaine is the man that Bismarck has to
deal with, and he is beyond the reach
of courtly influence. 1t is fortunate
for US that the negotiations are IN such
good hands. There is no man in the
United States that is 50 we'll posted in
European affairs as Mr.. Blaine, nor any
one who has clearer idea OF what our
foreign policy should be. We may not
have any very large present interests In the
Pacific, but it is as clear as midday sun
shine that in few years our interests in
the Pacific ocean will be greater than those
of all other nations combined.
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-30

MALIEToA certainly deserves the cham
pionship and the act of justice on our part
in insisting on his restoration. 1t was
through him that we acquired the best
harbor in the Pacific islands and the re-
cent hurricane shows still more clearly
the Importance of the harbor of safety
that we acquired. We do not forget
the devoted services of Mataafa, who will
be a worthy successor as he is the staunch
friend and supporter of Malietoa. 1t may
be humiliating to Germany thus to be
checked and compelled to undo what was
attempted with such high hand, but it
will be healthy lesson.
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-30
Miss GOrdOn's Gift.

LONDON, May "a. = Especial. The
whole of Gen. Gordon's library, together
with portrait of the hero of Khsrtoum,
was presented by Miss Gordon TO the
Southampton Free Library The books
contain the Generals autograph and have
annotations and notes such as Read pray
ers fully" Miss Gordon declined to had
the books over to the British Museum.
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-30
As to Hayti.

WASHINGTON, May % 1T is reported
that the United States steamer Boston will
be sent to Hay ii carrying q commission un-
der the authority Of the State Department
to ascertain and report upon the condition
of affairs in Hayti, and whether there is a
disposition upon the part Of any European
Government to interfere in Haytian mat
ters and what if any action is required on
the part of the United States. Secretary
Blaine declines to talk on the subject.
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-30
A Preacher and His Children Perish
in Their Burning Home.

NORFOLK, Va, May 23.-The residence
OF Rev. F. c. Clarke, in Princess Anne
county was burned last night. He and his
two daughters and next to the Oldest son
and niece visiting him were consumed by
the flames The wife, Miss Ella Bidgaod,
the governess, and two young children es-
capped The orig of the fire is thought to
have been incendiary. Mr.. Clarke was
pastor of the London Bridge Baptist
Church and was preacher of note.
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-30
The revelations respecting the manner OF

The revelations respecting the manner OF
conducting some of our Insane asylums is
enough to cause general investigation OF
every such institution in the country, pub
lie or private, and ought to result in such
change of administration and such close
and frequent supervision that scandals and
outrages would be impossible. 1t has been
one of the crowning glories of our age and
country that all classes of the poor and un-
fortunate are 30 generally and literally
provided for. 1t is a double disgrace that
the means provided for such worthy public
charities should be levied upon by bood-
iers and that ward bummers and bullles
should be quartered on such institutions as
the tender ministers of the public bounty.
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-30

e IT is good to notice that work has begun
in earnest on the Nicaragua canal. The to-
tai failure of the Panama scheme ought to
give new life and increased support to the
new northern route If the delay has been
in order to secure the means to carry the
schemes to completion before any consider
able expenditure was made, 1t was time
we'll spent and not lost.
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-30

The party in Jacksonville, Florida, that
was anxious to construct a complete system
of sewerage, involving, of course, great ex-
pense and indebtedness, having been beaten
at the polls, appealed to the Legislature,
which has revoked or 50 modified the
charter as to take the control away from
the majority and give to the Governor OF
the State the appointment Of the city off
GERS. 1t is desperate remedy for des-
perate disease, but it is some consolation to
know that even such remedy exists.
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-30

BISMARCK has his han6s full with the
Samoan Commissio the strike of the coal
miners, fight in Parliament and visit
from the King of Italy, all at one and the
same time To scowl and smile, to talk
sweet and savage, to be striking hard blows
with one hand and with the other extend
ing welcomes to friends and allies, would
worry almost any man younger in years
and less inclined to be irritable than the
grim old German Chancellor.
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-30

THERE seems to be a firm and lasting
alliance between Germany and Italy, at
tested by the exchanging of visits between
the royal families, which augurs well for
the continuance of peace in Europe. These
two countries within recent years have
undergone the same process OF unificatiOn
and have ties of common interest which do
not appear in past history. 1t would not
seem that Italy could do much to aid Ger
many, while Germany, apparent
ly, is necessary to the permanent
security of Italy, always exposed
to invasion by France on one side and Aus
tria on the other. And yet, to Look again,
it will be seen that Italy and Germany to-
gether cut Europe in twain, and so long as
they are united it is impossible for any
powerful alliance to be formed. About the
only point where Germany is assailable is
from the south, where armies from the
east and west might meet on the plains of
northern Italy. If that point is held ~
strong friendly power, Germany feels
secure and does we'll to cement the ALLAN, 9
with Italy. The greatest danger to the
combination is that Italy is taxed beyond
her strength in trying to act the part Of q
frs. class power. Debt and taxation are
increasing faster than the resources of the
nation can bear and it looks as if bank
ruptcy would be the result. To escape
these heavy burdens the Italians are emf.
grating in great numbers to South America
The money that is being spent in all
the countries of Europe on their armies
ought to be used to relieve the people OF
such oppressive taxation and to increase
the productive area of those countries. The
men in the armies ought to be employed
on great public works. Large portions ol
Italy are almost uninhabitable on account
of the neglect of drainage and irrigation
1t could be made to support twice its
present population in few years if only
the money spent on its armies was wisely
used in much needed public works.
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-30
The Salt Combine.

LONDON, May 25.-Wellington Burt, OF
Michigan. and Charles Burger, of New
York, representatives of the movement to
unity American salt interests. sailed to-day.
The English Salt Union entered into an
alliance with them which assures harmoni-
ous relations between the English and
American markets and full financial sup.
port as required
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-30
Sailed for Home.

LIVERPOOL, May 25.-[Special The
Misses Maud and Mabel Bonner, daughters
of George F. Bonner of New York, who
have been abroad for the last two years,
sailed for home to-day. The Misses Bon
ner were presented to the Queen at the last
drawing room. held at Buckingham palace
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-30
Lincoln Visits Windsor.

LONDON, May 25.-Robert Lincoln
American Minister, went to Windsor this
afternoon and presented his credentials 10
the Queen.
At meeting of Boulanger's supporters
in this city it was decided to contest oil
elections in France
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-30
EXPRESS Robbery.

DALLAS, Texas, May 35.-As the east
bound passenger train on the Texas &
Pacific reached the outskirts of the city
last night, two masked men, with drawn
revolvers, entered the express car, beat the
messenger, robbed the safe of 81 500, and
escaped.
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-30
Export Gold.

New YORK, May 25.-The exports Of
specie from New York during the week
amounted to $4,Sl7 900, of which S4,O93,'
600 was gold.
NEW YORK, May 25 5-Tbere was $780,
600 In gold ordered for Europe to day.
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-30
Stage Robbery.

SHAWNEE. Wis, May 25.-Last night
the Landale stage was held up by robbers
near this place. With cooked revolyers
the highwaymen held at bay half dozen
passengers and compelled the driver to
throw off the mail and drive on. The
amount secured is unknown.
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-30
Closed the Saloons.

WEST SUPERIOR, Wis, May 23.-The
Mayor has closed all the saloons in the city
in anticipation of trouble between the
striking coal beavers and the new men i'm
ported to take their places. The new men
are working under police protection.
Helena weekly herald., 1889-05-30
New National Hank,

WASHINGTON, May 24-The Comptroller
of the Currency has authorized the Ex'
change National Bank, of Spokane Falls
Washington Ter, capital 100000, to begin
business