Phoenix weekly herald., 1897-10-14

20 unneeGed, even though It came from the poorest beggsr in the land. The extent of his charity practice was enoF nous, as it was cardinal principle with him thas bis duty ee 6 man snd S citizen required him to respond to al calls of the sick and afflicted. Dr. Helm was twics married. First | February. 1890, in this city to Miss Norma Jackson, one of the greatest so- ciel fevorites who ever grGced Phoenix with ber pTesence. Her deBth occurred April 30, 1891. Dr. Helm was again married in November, 1892, to Miss Jamie BesleF of Louisville, Kentucky. who survives him.
 The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from the family residence on the east side of the oity hall plaza and will be conducted nnder the auspices of the Masonic lodge. The Rev. MT. Penick, of the Episcopal ehucch will conduct the services at the house and the Mesons will render their services at the grave. The pail bearers will be chosen from the Mesone, Odd Fellows, Workmeo, Elks and Woodmen of the city, of all of which orders de- ceased was member. The N. G. A. hospital corps, which owes 1t creation and perpesustion to DF. Helm, will act es an escort of honor.
 The remains will be buried in she uniform of Surgeon General, retired, which honor WAS attained by DF. Helm some years ago. Over she uniform will be placed the flag of the hospital corps and ell enfolde6 in an American flag. HEADoUARTERs NATL GUARD OF ARIz.
 ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
 PHoENIx, Ariz Oct. 9, 1897.) GENERAL ORDERS No. '.
 The mournful announcement is made that while participating in parade of fFstsrnel society last evening in this city, Col Scott Helm, SIX Surgeon Gen eral, N. G. A, was accidentally killed by the spirited horse which he WAS Fid- Ing becoming manageable and throw ing him violently to the ground, and falling upon him. Col. Scott Helm was sppain ted Surgeon General N. G. 4. with the R Ink of Colonel in 1891, and served with the Guard until transferred st his own request to the N. G. veter- ans iu 1896. The late Col. Scott Helm vas an officer of generous mould and warm hesFted impulses and brought to the duties of his office superior admin stFative and executive abilities. He was surgeon emineutly distinguished n his profession. As SuFgeon-GsneFsi ,f the Gda:d he was zsaious and en- l. Ysias5icin gil matters relating to its < eliare snd actuated by spiRit de corpse and with generous Iibeselity he | equipped and maintained st 1is own expense an hospital corps. His eminent and valuable work oE instruct Dg the hospital corps brought fruit in he high state Of proficiency which it las attained, and which will ever stand .e monument to his ability as Q medi- al officer.
 As mark of respect to she late Col. Scott Helm sll officers Of the N. G. -stersns and the officers of the General 5sf of the Governor in the city Of Phoenix will attend the funeral.
 It being imprscticeble to concentrate he regulation number of troops to att s escort 50 the remains of the late Col. 'cott Helm, Major Frank G. Russell, ,om. 2nd. Battalion, 1st Reg. Infantry. Vili designate company Of infantry nd the detachmens of the hospital orps to eob as guard of honor.
 The national fiag will be displayed St slf staff on the aFmory in this city un il the day after She funeral.
 By com Dsnd of
 CHAs. A. AYERS,
 Acting Governor. J. A. BALDWIN,