Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1885-09-03

come ON. For some four hours he did try TO
go on, but he found it rather slow business.
He had disagreeable scrape to begin with.
In one den lie was surrounded by two sas-
cinating females, whose rouge, spread over
their lovely countenances, deepened on the
nose, and whose wearing apparel rather dis
played than hid their mighty charms
Selling him by the arms they demanded "a
lob at the bar"
"Watchful guardians of the British con
stitution,n asked Jones aside of his COM
panion, ''why do these fascinating creatures
call me Buh, aud what is the meaning of a
'iob az the Jarsn
They means as 'ow you shall treat 'em TO
bale ana sich, was the response.
'Ohr' answered Jones politely. Ladies',
| shall be too happy, what viii you haveP
They would have strong drinks, and were
re-enforced by other fascinating females 10
such an extent that Jones was reminded of
the poor youth at the south that at thirteen
took sugar in their'nn He stood it like a
little man, however. and the liquor flowed
freely, willie toasts were drank and liCtle re-
marks nafe far more expressive than re-
fined. When this came to an end, through
the friend aud guardian ordering the bar
maids 10 cease firing, 1t was observed that
Jones was in some confusion. His hands
went in and out Of his several pockets with
out success, and his distress became so evi-
dent that one cf the females asked:
What's hup, Bub, ave ys lost yer char
acter among hlsi'
"E's slower to pay than e was 70 treat"
remarked another.
Jones whispered to bis companion, and his
companion leaned over the counter OF bar
and whispered mysteriously to the pro-
pretOr, who nodded with a wink aud said
hall right" whereupon Jones and his com.
panion withdrew from the presence Of the
fascinating females.
The fact j., our valued and tired friend j.
bad undergone the unpleasant process Of
having his pockets picked He had in some
strange way been relieved of all the change
he had hidden away in particular recess ot
his clothes for such emergencies as the one
described above How the fingers Of the
thief should find their way into this pocket
and select the shillngs and half-crowns from
among other articles such as an agei pen
knife, a night key and a card case puzzled
our philosopher. This is one Of the arts not
lost, and yet practiced with skill in Lon
don that proves the superior skill Of the
British workman over the rest Of mankind.
happened 10 witness a rather distressing
case since our arrival II is common
practice for really good men at home while
travelling abroad TO employ the police to
take them through these haunts of iniquity,
that they. may SEQ for themselves the real
workings OF Satan and wickedness of this
bad world This is the right thing 10 do
when the seeker after naked facts is min
lister Of the gospel. How can be preach
against sin if he knows net what sin is,
How can be influence human nature and not
know the darker side or course he cannot,
and, the object being pious, the seeker after
truth is lifted above all suspicion
was in the back Office Of the banking
house Of Jay Cooke, McCulloch a. Co. one
day. where the able and amiable late sec
retary Of the treasury presides and the inn
pulsive Puelson, with Others, employ all
their time in aiding with advice and money
such of our fellow citizens abroad who are
in need OF both The hberality of the ad-
vice and the regular financial details Of the
money are beautiful TO one unaccustomed to
the friendly help always found in the back
parlor Of a bank These financial operators
seem to be striving 10 redeem sinful lives by
charitable and Christian offers Of advice
and funds-when well securei-that fillel
me with admiration, and gave me such an
elevated view OF human nature that |
have always left their presence with feel
ing of gratitude, being SO thankful that the
great head Of the house is a Christian
banker. who keeps himself surrounded by
the good and holy teachers of a heated
gospel.
On this occasion, the instance of help and
advice was exceedingly touching. A rev.
erend minister had been sent 70 Europe by
his little congreg ition, aided by that truly
good man. jaw Cooke. that he, said min
ister. might revive, replenisa and reinstate
his spiritual naturs in rest abroad, while
viewing the fruits Of gospel teaching in
Protestant countries the lack Of such
fruits in Popish lands, and wind up with a
visit to the Holy Land, so called, as Cen
eral Schenck asserts, because Of its numer-
Gus caves He. said pilgrim, had. aided by
jay Cooke. McCulloch e. Co, converted his
bin Of credit, to the amount Of GOO, into
Bank OF England notes and these were hid
den away in a pocket next his pious heart,
as be thought, safe as his conscience.
Alasl alasl-no pun meant-for the van
ity of human wishes and breast pockets.
The reverend gentleman, like unto others,
had sought the safeguard of the police while
going through these horrible Eaunts Of
wickeiness and misery. He came out next
day with n heavy heart, and, "Ah, meT an
empty pocket BY some mysterious wicked
ness, to deponent unknown, his notes had
been distracted, and the good man was a
stranger in large and populous city, in
search Of rest and revival, without penny.
He confided his grief 10 the benevolent
dealers in securities. Ee wanted 10 know il
something could not lie done promptly
through the police TO regain his means for
the prosecution of his researches. Gould
they not give TO said police the number OF
the notesT etc, etc.
1t is needless 70 say that these benevolent
hankers-the best r,en i ever knew in that
line-svmpathiz i with ths good man.
| IT,. s,,,p,,athize4 him to Liverpool where