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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-12-15

In the public schools Of France 24.i
per cent Of the scholars are short
sighted. in those Of Germany IS Pc
cent. The percentage Of myopy Il
highest in the classes Of rhetoric ant
philosophy. The hygienic condition o
The school does not seem to affect It
but in the opinion Of DR.. Martin, I
French authority, want Of physical ex
ercise is the chief cause Of It. BY mod
fvinp the work Of tha classes and al
lowing reasonable spells Of exercs
between them, the proportion Of my
opy IN the college Of Giessen fell frou
2a.e - II per cent IN Ave yearA
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-12-15
TucadRy, Dec. 4.

Grafton promises a sensational di-
vorce case for the January term of
district court.
Fifteen hundred ear loads of cattle
have been shipped from Dickinson
this year.
The new creamery at Wahpeton is
grinding out butter just as good as
the best of 'em.
Fifteen or twenty Bismarckers will
become members of Fargo lodge of
Elks.
The ,Mayville Roller Mill company
is to be ~reorganiZed and the plant en-
larged to "a dolly capacity Of 125
barrels.
john Kiefer, of Cambridge. n. Y. is
looking for a location for a wooden
mill in the state, the plant to cost
$4,000 and employ sixty hands.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-12-15
Friday, Dec. 2.

The contract for the furnishing Of
Office supplies at the state capitol was
let to the Grand Forks Plaindealer.
Editor Mofit was examined for libel
ing Donnelly and Allen at Bismarck
and was discharged.
An attempt to reopen the Trail
county seat case is to be argued before
Judge Mcconnell, Dec. II.
A small boy and q shot gun with the
'tlsual resultsc made IN item for the
Wapheton papers this week. The full
charge entered the small Of the back
and the boy is not expected to live.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-12-15

At some of the Canadian ~postofhces
the sign is displayed, United States
stamps sold here" This has no sane
t;on from the authorities, but the clerki
are allowed to buy and sell for theil
own profit and the unquestioned con
yenience of Canadians who want to
send small sums by mail, or to tnclosf
stamps for answers. They charge 8
profit of about 10 per cent on stamps in
bulk.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-12-15

Hardly a week goes by without the
announcement Of q handsome bequest
to 4 college, and cities also come in for
a goodly inheritance Of this kind. Hart
ford has just learned that the will Of
a deceased citizen bestows upon it a
large park and 100000 to take care Of
it. The colleges and the cities are the
coming %plutocrats, and the people will
probably be willing to stand it.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-12-15

The official statistics show that there
was a material falling OFF in immigra-'
ton during the last fiscal year; and the
country can easily stand considerably
more OF tilat sort of thing.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-12-15
SWEDES CELEBRATE.
IN HONOR OF THE BIRTHDAY OF
GISTAVUS ADOLPHUS.
The Three Hundredth Anniversary
of the Birth of the Great Swedish
King IL Celebrated ut Various
Cite. of Europe and America.

Stockholm, Dec. 1.-THE three hun
dredth anniversary of the birth Of
Gustavus Adolphus, the great Swedish
king who died on the battlefield of
Luetzen, Nov. 6. 1852, was celebrated
here with a pomp and splendor which
made it one of the greatest festivals
ever held in this capitol. The cele.
bration commenced in the morning.
when the public school children gath
cred in their respective schools and
marched to the various state churches,
each child carrying q small Swedish
flag. Later in the day memorial festi-
walls were held in all the colleges, and
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-12-15

Mr.. Arthur Walter now controls the
London Times, having been virtually
in charge of it for several years. A
fourth John Walter would be at the
head Of the paper if the oldest son thus
named had not been accidentally
drowned a few years ago.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-12-15
Deserted hx Hia yNife.

Winona, MIMI, Dec. 6.-Mr. Frank
Oyer and wife Of this city have sep
arated and his wife has gone to Min
ne0p0lis with "a handsomer man."
Two children Of here by a former mar
rage Mr.. Oyer has turned over to rel
atives. He will himself care fer the
one tor whose %parentage he was re-
spOnsible
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-12-15
south Dakot. Edr GATORS.

Washington Springs, s. D., Dec. IL
Prof. ]. X. Freeland, president Of the
Fl. S. and c. department of the South
Dakota Educational association, an.
nounces the annual meeting Of that
body at Huron on Dec. 20. p AMI q.
Everybody interested in education is
urged to be present.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-12-15

\ writer in a German paper, who has
attracted much attention, says that two
defeats in the Mediterranean would
cost England a trade amounting to over
$500, 900, 900 a year. The two defeats
will not happen without somebody else
getting hurt, and it is highly probable
that the Job would require more than
two rounds, possibly more than twen-
ty,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-12-15

An agent Of the Chippewa Indians
reports that aside from living in houses
and wearing clothes, his wards are not
advancing as rapidly as he could wish.
Thi; might be said Of many other peo-
pie than these Of ancient American de-
scent.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-12-15

1t is refreshing to hear that at q
meeting in London a number Of distin-
guished Englishmen denounced the gov
eminent for it's indifference and apathy
in connection with the Armenian mas
sacrcs. Public sentiment in England
may yet wake the government up.
England and Russia are the only pow
ers that can protect the Armenians
from the Turks.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-12-15
A Charge Of Embezzle,nent.

Minneapolis, Dec. 11.-Tbis morning
Walter s. Minor, formerly appraiser
for the Home Savings and Loan asso-
citation, aud ex-mayor of Excelsior.
was arra:gned in the municipal court
on the charge Of having embezzled
$500 from the association. The CON-
plant was made by Alfred S. Wilcox,
the secretary of the association.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-12-15

The fall Of Port Arthur signifies that
a poiat has bcen reached in the war
between Japan and China where the
latter should mike haste to accept the
best terms that she can obtain.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-12-15

In his latest portrait Bismarck wear.
the simple dress Of a country gentle
man, with a wide-brimmed hat an(
rough dark coat. His yellow jacket
hangs high on its peg in history, safe
from imperial vagaries and decidedly
more distinguished than the average
imperial robes.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-12-15

A priest Of Buda, Hungary, recently
married a very young couple, md. in
stead of the usual benediction, amazed
principals and witnesses by exclaiming:
Father, forgive them, for they know
not what they do"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-12-15
sunday, e =.

sunday, Dec. z.
After Dec. 3 the jamestown schools
will open at $50 and have only seven
minute rcceSSes.
North Dakota gets a government APP
preparation Of $1,000 for the survey
Of public lands for the ensuing year.
Congressman johnson shaved Off his
whiskers before going to Washington.
The city Of Hope has offered 500
reward for the men who attempted to
kill Col. r. r. Pickert in an attempted
burglary of his house.
John c. Tucker, postmaster at Dun
aoith has hnen ar%ro1pnnI s.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-12-15
',rert1bfe Retribution.

Theolo-Don't you think there will
be any. punishment hereafter for a man
who commits bigamy?
;Diablo-Of co lrse there will. Both
his wives will be there at the same
time. ID
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-12-15

friends on the DAY before ms ,,iIt
to Bismarck to his land of
fee duties.
a Devils Lake hunting dog was lost
in a hunting expedition below Red
Wing, Minnesota, about a month ago
and made the trip of nearly 800 miles
home alone, arriving the other day.
The supreme court holds the so-called
McMahan warrants, issued for survey
ing expenses in dividing Steele and
Trail counties. as illegail and void.
thus reversing the decision of the low
er court and saving to the county some
$1,000.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-12-15
Has Disappeared.

Bryant, s. D., Dec. ia sensation
has been caused throughout the coun-
ty by the mysterious disappearance
of William Harrington. He represent
ed this county in the last legislature.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-12-15

The report Of the postmaster general
for the past year shows a deficit of So
243,935 This is a pretty large sum, but
there is no other way in which public
money can be expended to more advan'
tage than in providing the people witt
ample mail facilities.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-12-15

Mclean omtyd offers m nta acknowledgement duenersto settlers in its famous AokraIngr gs and
superior agmrll ds and it's own cp fuel mwoda and COAL kinds of BmdmgM Material. enemt bne
rood timber and fed hyG for nkmkmzc IAN found in many localities Throughout thee . The
poduMneso fHes soil fAGIa County will be readily apprGatdw M tM stated that the py yield 01692
wheat 2shbmhes pacsoa s5o Sob has per acre. BARLEY vG4 5bnheSa fax 20 bushels potatoes
250bmhdS0 m ahut 40b bushels and or orah sdw vegetables In the same proportion dh ta hMrd
crops heh las never hnk known
ALan County, no railroads running directly through butt emm ino the Son road ROSES the
northeast corner and the Bismarck & Hanknmu ranch ofhe 500 line which 10 graded into Bsmarkh has been
ghHn county land prrahmsa are being made for ompktngH road Turing he@ season 1884
Thee utyhm has 9htsnn new publ schools all Implied vh hold and cprnedt teachers adH ahyc nMmhd
NhNdh houses thus furnishings ample educational advantages
WASHBURN,H the county seat of d<anC ountLm admirably loGhel being on beautiful plateau 1.-THE
"BR Bead" fM 1GamnR Rive commandnga excellent rev dthnvr6 for several niles hh directions and
Il 10 dtmtd% only 40 miles rom Bmurkh eC Capital m State dNo Dakota
Whbun mhe mtpt ha Mkn of outyep quail in area that heNwE England States Anmah
and tuugpouahni lines duze hm here and mhe most important mto the BhmarkW aMmmn and Coal
HGbr Packet Iisnnt ed sthhngp point mh our Mail Routes wo senmbah mp plying onH river and
aw DING apu6hhkb Cuisines. '
GOAL HARBOR another mporatt town me count, hsted2 miles NORTH fWahhrn and mk located
hhvzyh t ofhe@ h field. Nmst two gemndh Stores hotel abadmMhh shop land nnMknt~ m and
heurornddb by nof The M ancmtula ds stock grazing sAhnsm 1.-THE State
Themnyhn vyg odc condition. mnauyh totals h embndngu ncdeed axes and udmpph e
courthouse and jail and $4,000 cash on hand amontngo $0N5 THEM aaxda area ohc mmtv uom..a
haww dhm intakes
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-12-15
DESCRIPTION OF McLEAN COUNTY,
The Garden County Of North Dakota.
1BONDANTLY SUPPLIED WITH GOOD WATER and Fuel

Mclean coutyhs situated forth fBuhgh hand east ofn Mmouin rive, having frontage Of 1881 niles
of the ht quality of farming ldn including $4,000 ansof TIMBER which, along the Miss river. THERE'S
stnm hMc oy1 152OOa acres offs governmental dp open oatemG5a pbeo fa accommodating 1920 families
living each homestead 16O acres alta cost for filing mhes e f$1+Oo
The Northern PaGfcR Railroad Compmyo OWN hn thee my about 1884, 40 acres whGhc nh puchHd
in price rom IS to IS cents onMd dollar rHel land @n h@b bought ON six y't wtha low rho fmhet
bout 100000 acres land nmdnadw ha superhero mt ofImc COAL ranging rom two twenty
an m thickness adm many pst the hG s outs ttes surface ndamgn ey dassa Hs upyI
Mmhmtbe. These is a n black um wnhc clay Sol from eighteenth inches to te6 Mm depth ad is
cbedp producing mommsc psf cereals and ugtabhSn also has the finest grazing and meadow lands
Welding Msmo tnurtous g.ssmv abundance ndm mny MmG a&n county, North Dakota
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-12-15

The largest flower in the world gr
in Sumatra. 1t is called the RafIlesia
Arnold, and some Of the specimens are
th%irty-nine inches in diameter. The
central cup will hold six quarts of wa
ter.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-12-15
NORTH DAKOTA NEWS
INTERESTING NEWS FROM ALL
PARTS OF THE STATE.

A Condensed Record Of the Impor.
tant Happenings of the Week In
North Dakota, Arranged for Rapid
Reading.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-12-15
TOO .Eyiaeht.

valerie-Is poverty a crime, mamma7
Mammal should judge SO by the EFF
forts Of some people to 'c%oncealiit.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-12-15
church, the burial

V1P11u "H0 n
nlngs. where usually no divine
services are held. services took place
at II o'clock in the morning and wera
attended by King Oscar, the royal
princes, the representatives of the
German emperor and other deputa.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-12-15

n scale, ar
!sh Patriotic socie-
EST banquet halls
es were made by
service of their
C music was per-
JUS bands of the
addition lneu,Ori-
l in some Of the
and religious
all the chimes in
entail bands also
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-12-15
Monday,

Wheatland is to III
cheese factory.
Several farmers n
sum. the Great NoS
for the mischief done
spark to their hay. !
ing, that. !
Senator Kintcr WA
an elegant cane b.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-12-15
CONGRESS-,

A Dill Providing for II Currency
Commission.
Washington, Dec. II. - Representa-.
tive McCreary Dem., KY has pre-
scented a bill for the appointment of a
currency commission. 1t is to be COM
posed of three csrsons appointed by
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-12-15

Chicago, Dec. II. The three hun.
dredth anniversary of the birth or
Custavus -Adolphus vas appropriately
celebrated by the Swedish people Of
Chicago yesterday.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-12-15

States court on the
ing postal money ORC
is cashier Of the ST.
seth.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-12-15

st. Paul, Dec. lin st. Paul and
Minneapolis, and, in fact, nearly every
city and town in Minnesota, the three
hundredtL anniversary of the birth of
Gus,a, lis Adolphus was appropriately
celebrated yesterday.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-12-15

lions from Germany, the diplomatic
corps, the aldermen of Stockholm and
numt rous delegations.
TroughOut the World.
Berlin, Dec. 11.-Yesterday was thu
three hundredth anniversary Of the
birth of Gustavus Adolphus, the hero
Of Professionalism in the thirty years.
war, and the day was generally OBJ.
served by Protestant Germany. Spe.
cial services were held in several Of
the churches here. There was a festi.
val gathering at noon at the Sinkaka.
demie, at which Prof. Treitzchke, tile
historian, delivered an address on the
career Of Gnstavus Adolphus. The
Swedish minister and the staff of the
Swedish legation were present. SINH
lar celebrations were held in all the
larger German cities.
New York, Dec. 1.-THE Swedes OF
New York yesterday celebrated the
three hundredth anniversary " Gus.
tavus Adolphus. Meetings were held
at which patriotic and religious hymns
were sang.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-30
Opposition t. the ", C T. q.

Differences of opinion, growing largely
out OF the woman suffrage movement
having caused a split in the woman
Christian Temperance Union, an opposi-
ton society has been formed. or TINS
new organization Mrs. COrnelia {. Al
ford. OF Berrardson, Franklin county
Mass, has been elected president. Mrs.
Afford favOrs separation OF the TWO
deas-temperance and sunrage-and hoi1s
that the time is not yet ripe FOR giving
woman the ballot.
The meetings of two armies or the rib
bon at Cleveland recently were presided
over By leaders OF worldwide fame. Ihe
white ribboners. under the magical wand
Of the bland Miss Frances Willard, the
yellow ribboners. under the quiet. unos-
tentatious influence Of Susan +, Anthony.
The two women, says the Cincinnati En-
qurer, are as different as IL Is possible
to conceive them. The one is suaye ana
tractablc. the other is calm and immoYa-
bic. Willard IS polite and poetic, An
thony is logical and matter-of-fact. VII
lard is pleasing as a flower garden An
,nony is unitarian as an apple orchard.
Willard is snowy and bright in her meth
DDS. Anthony Is practically unseen IN
her methods Willard is capturing the
world by nattering it. Anthony is conquer
ing the world by the mighty facts. WI
lard Is leading her hosts by the aesthetic
paths of white-souled aspirations. Antho-
nv IS marching with her battallonS
through the brstling WOrkaday necessl-
ties Of her sex. Willard is facing fair TO-
ward the haven of heavenly rest An
thony is right about face tor equal
chances at earth's work. WIZARDS DIS
ciplets are proud of her popularity. An
thongs followers are proud Of her peiSe-
cutions and her calm indIHerences OF
them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-30
The Wo' thy Friend.

Let a sentence from George Macdonald
point out river OF the water Of life
at which we may often drink and be re-
freshed: ITO know man who can be
trusted will do more for ones moral na-
ture than all the books Of u,vinity that
ever were written" The beauty of the
outward world IS full OF divine help,
but there is more beauty and more in
spiration IN living excellence than in the
fairest natural scenes. Wonderfully re-
treshng is the hearts speech OF the truly
wise and good, but more bcnencent IS
the brave thought when ii becomes the
brave deed, and more hfegiying the Di-
vine Word when it Is made flesh and
dwells among US. How rich the quicken
ing and renewing influences which came
from the presence and example OF men
who lift clearly before Us the fohler ideals
of life, from the memory Of the faithful
dead and from the Geographic page!
blight. aHluent spirits, breathing but TO
bless,
Whose presence cheers mems eyes ana
warns their hearts;
" hose lavish goodness this oil world re.
news,
Like the free sunshine and the liberal
air"
blessed beyond al price is the friend
ship that stimulates US 10 do our best
that is potent TO diSpel morbid broodings,
70 cheer and brighten life, and that helps
US even by is unconscious influence to
look at THINGS in larger and better way.
And here we find the truest use OF the
study OF biography. Every good ana
faithful life with whict We become ac-
quainted is a positive addition to our
moral power, to those influences which
IN days of depression, when stupOr creepS
over rs and WEAKNESS, revive hope and
arouse energy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-30

The influence of women In the nigh
places OF British politics, says bofao''
correspondent OF the New YORK sum- mas
not been conspicuous In this geheralioh'
This fact adds interest to the parucu-
Iarlv warm feminine campaign which mas
been waged ever since Tory minds pe-
came convinced OF the probability OF an
early return of the Conservative parry
TO power. The prize which the fair as
putants are struggling for Is no less lnah
the Premiership of England. Three OF the
most brilliant women In Great Britain
are the leaders OF rival hosts, WHICH,
within the higher circles OF Tory society
are keenly pressing the claims OF their re-
spective champions.
These ladies are the Duchess or Devon
shire. the Warehouses OF Salisbury anu
Miss Balfour. 1t is not an exagseralIoii
IN saw that the ambition for the party
leadership of the three men whose names
these ladies bear has been allowed 10
rest in their hands, as far as seeking
support within the party Is concerned
1t is no vulgar political canvass, put II
yalry none the less genuine ana import
ant Those who know the three wohsn'
credit the Duchess Of DeVonsnire WIN
greater skin and c1everness In poht'chi
affairs than her husband, or. indeed
most OF the other party leaders, but most
people agree that her present task Is De-
yond her powers.
The situation most favors Miss Balfour
The ardor with which she is championing
her brothers cause is exciting good
deal of admiration, albeit she succeeded
somewhat In offending her aunt, the
Warehouses of Salisbury, by the warmth
Of her advocacy. 1t must be admitted
that Mr.. Dalfour's following within the
party is now considerably stronger imam
Lord Salisbury's.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-30
About the sermon.
Don't complain
Sin. OF Thought essness.

4 vary good motto to put up In your
bedroom in bright red letters is THIS:
"5,yu Go wrought by want OF thought
Voc II IL hut that is no excuse FOR X.
You are q thinking human being anu
you have no right when you nave uolie
wrong to excuse 1t by saying you dluh
think about it. It's ones business III nv
IN think. You were rude, your manner
was not perfect, ana the ~orIS you saiu
were the evidences OF ill-temper; thought
lessness will not pardon any OF these
IL always seems 10 me as If 1t were the
weakest of all reason-that one of lack of
thought. 1t is equivalent to saying that
you've no BRAIN. You are asked by your
mother to dust the parlor; it isn't done,
and when. later in the day, you find her
busy at it, and know that she is so tired
she ought to be resting at this time.
what a poor reason it is for you to glVe
as an explanation OF your neglect: Il got
to talking. and didn't think
You are asked by a employer 10 care
fully watch a. certain account, and see
that there are no errors. At first you
do. -ritr much enthusiasm; then, without
exaC y formulating the idea, you let 1t
alone Some day there Is a great error;
II means the loss Of much money, and
when YOU are reminded of what you were
asked to do, isn't this poor excuse for
not having attended to your duty: II
looked carefully after everything else, but
lately l haven't given a thought to that
You hear bit of gossip; you repeat it
to your best friend. 1t goes around the
circle, and eventually you are forced
to face II again. Then the woman about
whom you said 1t asks you why, and it
seems q mean. low reason when you say:
well, ii was told to me, and I never gave
a thought to there benz any harm In re-
pcating IT," So you see what may be
wrought by thOughtlessness. the shrug
Of the shoulder, the curl of the lip when
some one else is referred TO. may on
your part mean very little, but when they
are described, and much stress laid upon
them, the impression is that yOu know II
great deal that you haven't told. What
you did was done from thOughtlessness;
that is your excuse. But this is abso-
lutely true: one can easier battle with
something that is premeditated than with
something that is done IN so-called
thoughtlessness. Home JourI al.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-30
The Crli ting In the Nativity.

N the coming Of Christ, humanity was
lifted heayenward. There was In IL new
life. a new joy and inspiration. n new nope
combined with the power 80 realze.
What some underlying force is 10 the up-
heaval of continent. sIch was the COM
ing OF the Messiah 10 the uplifting Of the
race. 4 Divine life came behind ii ani
entered into It. A Divine person Was
conjoined with it, and caused it to be re-
empowered divinely human Savior pat
Il upon new and helpful and triumphant