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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-07
HOW HE DOES 1T.
Mr.. VIM. weinstein Explains His Method
NJ nnS IS,vsi

Mr.. VIM. Weinstein Explains His Method
of Doing Business.
There has recently been much surprise ex-
pressed by the people of Helena as we'll as
those in nearby cities, at the low prices at
which VIM. Weinstein. the Main street
merchant, has been selling goods. Asked
yesterday how ne did it, Mr.. Weinstein said
Eyes, it is true sell goods away below my
competitors, and yet make good profit.
Some of my rivals account for it by saying
give short weight. But that is silly ex-
PLANTATION, as no merchant could treat his
customers in that way and succeed; and
that have succeeded all must acknowledge.
-Four years ago l started in business hero
with small capital. For three years and
a half did business as other Helena mer-
chants now do-sold on credit. Many of
these accounts had to carry month after
month, either losing a large number of them
outright, or when | brought suit my ex-
penses for lawyers in many cases took all l
recovered. Then was also at heavy ex-
pense in keeping collectors, drummers and
bookkeepers and in addition was paying in
terest on the money required to run my
business.
six months ago made change, stop
ping all credit business, and running on a
cash basis. ] have discharged my collectors,
keep no one on the road and dispense with
the services of bookkeeper. But that is
not all. do business Of from $1,000 to
$500 day. This is all cash. / keep a
man in Chicago all the time, whose bust
ness it is to buy for my house. There is
always money in Chicago bank for him to
draw on, and when he finds manufac-
turer or wholesaler who wants to make a
cash deal, he makes trade. In conse-
quence he can and does buy for me at lower
rates than those merchants pay who buy on
time, and my customers get the benefit of
it. There is no house in town carries a
larger stock than myself, and it is almost
all bought direct from the manufacturers.
So you see the explanation of my low prices
is simple one, namely, buy for cash at
lower rates than my Competitors can for
credit; l save the expense of collectors,
lawyers and bookkeeper, because sell for
cash; and last, but not least, do not pay
heavy interest on borrowed money to carry
delinquent customers. Having these adj
vantaRes can afford to sell my goods away
below those who ore not so happily stu
ated.'
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-07

By all means let Congressman Dock
ery's resolution for an investigation of
the methods by which the passage Of
the present silver law was secured be
promptly acted upon. It is now clear
70 everybody that Wall street pool de-
fsated free coinage ard dictated the
enactment of the present measure. The
st. Louis Globe-Democ a republican
newspaper of high character, has re-
peatedly charged, without contradiction,
that twelve senators and fifteen repre-
sentatives engaged in conspiracy dur
ing the tendency of the bill to profit by
its passage, through cooperation with
"pools" or rings of Wall street specu.
latora And it is further charged that
some Of these senators and representa-,
tives were carried by the pools"-that
Is they put in no money Of their own
bat we're let into sure thing specula
tin IA consideration for their votes. i
49, charges are true it means that th,
4 yopublfcan house Of Representatives In
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-07

The recent outburst of the ministe-
rial advocates of the Puritan Sabbath
who assembled in Pittsburg the other
day does not meet the approval Of the
more liberal clergy. The Rev. J. D.
Butler, pastor Of the East End Christian
church Of that city, in sermon last
Sunday, made this declaration:
II hold that the law of the Sabbath
for the world is to be found in Genesis,
second chapter, first to third verses.
That law was given for all time to come
Tor mans physical, mental and moral
we'll being. The Ten Commandments
were given to the Hebrews alone, and
the fourth commandment was exclu-
sively their law of the Sabbath, and
went out of force when the New Testa-
ment law came in under Christ. The
tourth commandment is absolutely OBJ
solete. AS the fourth commandment is
for the Hebrews, SO the Lords Day is
for the Lords people. The church as
such alone can keep that day. The Sec
ular day is for mans health"
This is bold challenge to the men
who hold to the Puritan idea.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-07

The systematic advertising of Helena
abroad is bringing great stream Of in
quiries to the citizens committee, and
the way is being prepared for the COM
ing of men of brains, sinew and capital
to the metropolis Of the new northwest.
Those persons who are skeptical or i'm
patient Of results will see when spring
opens that the enterprising citizens vino
have so literally paved the way were
wiser than the croakers who have tried
to block the wheels.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-07
Fine Umbrellas.

We rightly claim the distinction of carry
ing the only high class stock of umbrellas
in the city. The magnificent Graham
goods; extra fine silk and silver trimmings.
Nothing superior to them in the world.
which same applies to any and all of the
Graham productions. Then again some
fine Lyons umbrellas, with imported
handles. One in particular at $45, has a
large agate handle, covered with silver
designs. We also carry some cheaper
goods but for a good article we are the
only people, See us about it if you are
going to make present of an umbrella.
smwf HE j. STEINMETz JEwELRy Co.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-07

another Credit Mobilier scandal on its
hands. And no withdrawing either,
Mr.. Reed! II your house doesn't make
an honest inquiry the peoples house ia
the Fifty second congress will do 1t, rest
assured.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-07

THE next two years will see some of
the finest lrrigating systems in the world
in operation in Montana. The works
already completed are but the beginning
of great things The next thing to do
is to encourage immigration to these
watered valleys under the colony plan.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-07
Card OF Thanks.

We wish to acknowledge our indebtedness
for the many acts of kindness rendered our
dear boy in his final illness BY number of
friends. Especially are our thanks due to
the Rev. Mr.. Rollins, of ST. Pauls n. L.
church; to the proprietors of the Grand
Central hotel and the boys companions
for beautiful floral offering; also to J. b.
Sanford and wife for their hospitality.
4. II. FOSTER AND FAMILY.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-07

PRESIDENT HARRIsoN's efforts to fas-
ten a force bill upon the people
Of the United States, as pun
ishment for repudiating his administra-
ton, is quite likely to lead to the failure
of several appropriation bills and the
precipitating Of an extra session Of con-
gress. Harrison, Reed & Co. are bound
to have their revenge on the people.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-07

THE advertising columns OF The IN
DEPENDENT these days carry no sugges-
ton of dulness IN the business world.
And THE INDEPENDENTS subscription
books don't. either.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-07

Corner Stone Laying.

To-day the corner stone of the Scandi-
navian Lutheran church, corner Twelfth
and Idaho, will be laid, but on account of
the inclemency of the weather the services
will be conducted in the German Lutheran
church. corner Ninth and Rodney, from
where they will walk in procession to the
place designated.
The service in the German Lutheran
church will commence at 1890 this morn
ing.
weeisn and German. Everybody invited
to attend.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-07

ENTERpR1s1NG Denver capitalists are
about to establish great steel plant in
that city. Denver knows that no city
can be great unless it has manufactures
as we'll as commerce to build upon, and
Denver is wise.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-07
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
HELENA. MONT. DEC. Z. 1890.

FMontanians abroad will always find The
DAILY INDEPENDENT on file at their favorite
hotels: Fifth Avenue and Metropolitan. New
York; Grand Pacific, Chicago; West, Minneapo-
Gs: Baldwin and Palace. San Francisco st.
Nicholas and McDcrmott, Butte; Leland, Hotel,
Springfield. III.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-07

If Mr.. Blaine's friends are not more
discreet they will have him SO far adj
vanced as presidential candidate be-
fore the winter is over that he cannot
decently sit in Candidate Harrison's cab
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-07
Ball New Years Eve.

The third annual ball given by Battery
A., N. G. NJ, to be held at the Electric hall
will undoubtedly be a great success, as
every member of the battery is acting as a
committees of one. There Will be some tall
rustling done to make it great success.
No time will be spared to make it pleasant
and secure good time for everybody.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-07
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A New Incorporation. c

Articles Of Incorporation of the CONT
mental Ameli lean Investment company were
filed with the secretary of state yesterday.
The company will deal in general real
estate, mining and live stock business. The
capital is $2OO. 1000. C. A. Benning. limo
thy Wilcox, b. b. Denbo. John s. Miller
and Will F. Whitaker are the incorpOrat0rs.
The office Of the ceupan 10 in Helena.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-10-03
A Strange Suicide.

One Of the most extraordinary cases of
suicide in the annals of self destruction is
reported from Austria, where a regular
epidemic of suicide seems to exist. Lieut.,
Mangasius, of K~lausenburg, one of the
most popular officers in the Austrian army.
is the victim of this queer freak, while his
bosom friend and messmate is a murderer,
yet not guilty of the crime. The last time
Mangasius ven to the barracks where his
company was quartered, just q few minutes
before his tragic taking off, he was OBJ
served to be absent minded and much de-
pressed In spirits.
He talked with his messmate for a few
minutes and then went to o room where q
number of new magazine rifles were kept,
loaded one, returned and handed it to his
friend, saying: 'Take this rifle and let me
see if you can aim it properly. Point at
my eye" The soldier had no idea the
weapon was loaded, and obeying the words
make ready" present." fire." he dis
charged the rifle at a distance Of three
yards into the officers eye. The bullet.
went through the skull and death was in
Simultaneous. He left a letter for his cap
tain saying that the soldier who shot him
was ~innocent.-St. Louis Republic.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-10-03
Dancing In q Government Building

A strange scene wa enacted at the west
end of the postofice building one Sunday
night about 8 o'clock. A lot of boys and
girls, some thirtyin all, had gathered there
to play and have a good time, when one Of
the kids took out a mouth organ and start
ed on a Jig. In a second two girls of the
age of 10 to 10 years jumped into the CEN
ter Of the sidewalk and commenced to
dance to the music. The kids then formed
a ring around the little dancers, clapped
their hands and stamped their feet to time.
and away went the girls into a regular
hoe down and ending up with the sensu-
wing dance.
The fun lasted for nearly half an hour
and was witnessed by a large crowd Of
spectators. Some thought it was queer
that such a thing could happen in such a
public place, and that, too, on a Sunday
night. One old lady, on seeing the little
girls and hearing the cheers and jeers Of
the mixed crowd, remarked:, ''That cures
me of allowing my daughter out evenings
to CAD the streets. Cincinnati Enquirer.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-10-03
Gossip About George Vanderbilt.

New YORK, Sept. 22.-There occasionally
enters the Lincoln Bank building in this
city a slender young man who is stoop
shouldered, shy in his manner, and who
seems to be either absent minded or else
absorbed in his m~editations. His eyes are
large and black as the Spanish senora's.
His hair Is black also, and his complexion
swarthy as a creole's. When this young
man appears the door which opens to the
massive vaults of the safe deposit company
are quickly swung on their hinges, and
the attendants receive him with every
mark of consideration. He accepts such
courtesies with gentle civility, and then
passes on to the inner vaults, going to his
own box, either to examine his securities
or to make use Of them.
This young man is George Vanderbilt,
the youngest Of the SONS of William 81.
Vanderbilt, a most peculiar and interest
ing person, and one who is less known by
sight and by acquaintance than any other
OF the inheritors of great wealth in this
city. When he comes to the bank he usu-
ally has a book or two in his hand, and
this habit indicates what is the passion of
young Vanderbilt's life. He is as nearly a
bookworm and a studious recluse as his
great possessions make 1t possible for a
AASSA w w. LII CAhO1CS I'LL w
give the greater part of his time to such
pursuits. he has no passion for money
making. He seems to be content with his
enormous fortune as it is, and not to be in
spired with the ambition which his other
brothers have of so managing their inner
tied property that it shall show great In
creases.
Mr.. Vanderbilt Is just finishing a mount
ain retreat in western North Carolina. It
is a home of luxury; a beautiful dwelling,
so high that 1t Is frequently cloud touched,
and to reach which he Is about building a
private railway from one of the trunk
lines. He has chosen this spot because he
finds that the dry air of the North Carolina
mountains is beneficial, for he is of delicate
constitution, and besides he finds the 10.
cality is more favorable for study and re.
Election than that of New York.
Mr.. Vanderbilt is not a reader for the
mere pleasure of reading. He is a genuine
student. He is fond, however, of search
ing out for odd and interesting facts hid.
den away in books, and has in manuscript
Il very rich collection of this sort arranged
something after the of D'Israeli's
"Curiosities Of Literature" One peculiar
ity of MI. Vanderbilt as a student and
book lover is that he has no idea of pub
fishing, at least at present. Those who
know him best think that this aversion
arises from difidence which he will, as he
grows older, overcome. Yet be seems to
have nj ambition for fame, and to be con-
tent entirely with the satisfaction and de-
light Of obtaining learning for its own
sake. With Mr.. Waldorf Astor he is the
only man of large inherited wealth in this
city who has anything more than a pass,
ing interest in books and literature.
e. J.. EDWARDS
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-10-03
Rural Lovers on the East Side,

1t was a warm and sunshiny afternoon
on the east side and everybody was out OF
doors. A couple came sauntering up Ed.
ridge street toward Houston, hand in
hand, and talking in the smiling sort of
confidence that betokens lovers. Both were
young, and he was dark and stalw7art and
she had the blue eyes, golden hair and
plump form bequeathed by Teutonic an.
cestry. They stood at the corner clasping
hands in farewell, when suddenly a shrill
voice smote the sunny atmosphere that en-.
veloped them and cried: sSay, Mister,
you've forgot something" He turned and
looked the question which he did not
speak. you've forgotten to put a kiss on
her head" was shouted derisively. Two
pair of hands parted suddenly; a young
man strobe briskly toward the East river
as if he had just recollected an appoint
ment in Brooklyn; a young woman sped
swiftly down Eldridge street with her chin
in the air, and a tattooed urchin stood
upon his hands on the pavement and clap
ped his heels together in glee.-New York
Letter.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-10-03
Out in Washington,

II was in Springfield, the state capital,
you know, and having a few hours to spare
decided to ride out to Lincoln's tomb.
Down there the old fashioned street cars
are propelled by old fashioned mules, and
you are never whirled along the road fast
enough to get seasick. After riding the
first ~hour-about two blocks-I walked to
the bow of the car to deposit my fare. IN
consciously I put a five dollar bill in the
receiver. When I realized my mistake I
spoke to the driver.
az put more than my fare in the box
said I.
"'Wall, that's too badr
Twill you give MI the changer
"'Nope. You'll lave to lose the change.
hain't got no key to the box
"'Well the five
"'What's that?' quickly spoke up the
driver. Did you put five regular dollars
in the boX?'
"'Certainly; you can see the BILL
"'Well, jee-whiz, wait till we get to the
barn and I'll give you this nigh mule.
Hain't seen that much since the election
"And do you KNOW" concluded the colo
mel. II came very near returning to Chi
cago with a mule, but l finally got my
change."-Spokane Spokesman.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-10-03
EVERY MAN MUST Be BALD.
Rumor Has a Novel Club to Offer for
Admission to New York's List.

HumOr has q Novel Club to Eel Tor
Admission to New York's List.
Apparently New York is not yet suf-
ficiently supplied with club life, despite its
long and varied list. Certain club circles
are earnestly discussing a rumor concern
ing sthe formation, at an early date, of a
new organization, which will surpass in
novelty at least any social combination
now in existence here.
Thu scheme is nothing less than a club
of limited membership, to be composed en-
tirely of bald headed men; not men whose
craniums lack thatch by reason of the
flight of time, but those who are still young
or in their prime, n who should, in the
natural order of the universe, be enjoying
a beautiful crop of hair. The chief object
I of the organization is said to be a semi
facetious one, being nothing less than the
promotion of this growth.
1t is proposed to give a dinner once a
month, at which each member present shall
announce whether he has discovered special
virtue in either Of the advertised lotions
for the restoration of the hirsute append
age. Each member will pledge himself to
c~onscientiously experiment with some such
medium for a month or two months, as
the case may be. The uptown BARRIERS,
therefore, look for a boom in this branch
" Cuclf DuSlucSS. '-T-
The rapid increase in bald heads among
the youth of the metropolis is strikingly
noticeable. The precise causes, beyond the
too constant wearing of close fitting hats,
have not yet been definitely fixed, but the
bald fact obtains public Importance be-
cause it accounts for the bachelorhood Of
hundreds of amiable men who would make
loving husbands and devoted fathers. The
small coterie alluded to. however, disavow
any matrimonial motive in their club
project. They assert that they nave been
impelled toward it by the annoyance which
they experience in the increased reference
to bald heads made upon the burlesque
stage. The persistence of the busy house
fly, nevertheless, may have something to
do with it.
An i'll natured hairdresser, by the way,
stated recently that comparative badness
among women, and especially society
women, is no longer an uncommon thing,
and that the number of ladies who sleep in
one part of their chamber while their hair,
except a small tuft, reposes in another is
increasing in a most awkward manner.
In regard to their luxurious t~resses, there
is no doubt that the hairdresser is more
in the confidence of the society woman
than is the society woman's husband.
But there is no danger of a baldheaded
woman's club ever finding a place in New
York.-New York News.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-10-03
A ~SagaciOus Maepie.

Out on Fillmore street there is a big
maggie that is never in its cage, but mean:
ders all over the neighborhood. It stands
on the curb, with bedraggled tail and
dropping wings, and whistles "Any Old
Knives to GrindP" If any man comes up
and whistles to make it repeat it let's out a
wailing shrek expressive of the supremest
disgust. A favorite trick of this bird is to
whistle for dogs, when every cur within
three blocks runs to it. When the dogs
c%ongregate the maggie flies up on a butch
er's hook and jeers at them. Of late the
poundkeeper's deputies have caught onto
the bird and it's habit of attracting dogs,
and the harvest has been bountifql.-Sau
Francisco Examiner.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-10-03
When you wake In the morning,
At the day dawning,
Throw of the bedding and let it all air;
Then shake up the pillows
In waves and In pillows,

Throw of the bedding and let it all air;
Then shake up the pillows
In waves and in pillows,
And leave them near windows If the day ID
quite fair.
Then the beds are made by four other
pupils. For the sweeping there is a sweep
ing song, a lesson in question and an
swer about how to sweep and dust
properly; u motion song with brooms, a
galop, a waltz and another song called the
broom brigade. The fourth lesson is de-
voted to that ane of ones existence, wash
ing and s%crubbing; but If the children of
the kitchen garden don't love it for the
n k of the dear little tubs and boards and
the cunning clothespin bags with their
contents, and the small poles which are
stuck into the tables for the lines, it will
be strange. 1t would seem as if Miss
Huntington had been anxious to make
this unattractive work more than usually
gay for the little ones. She has more songs
to accompany it than for any other lesson,
besides a maZourke and q clothesline exer-
else. While the little maidens rub with a
will the complete set of clothes which is in
each ones washing bag, they sing:
In the tub SO cheerily our little hands must go,
Washing all so merrily. and washing white as
snow. :.
Up ana down we rub the clothes with all our
might and main,
Rubbing spots away,
And splish, splash, off goes a stain.
Splish, splash, goes the stain.
Then toy scrubbing brushes come out
with a flourish, and the motions are gone
through with, minus water of course, and
with these verses, which teach something
BITTER than mere manual labor:
Scrubbing away at the break of day
To make our rooms look neatly;
For a good hard scrub is the very best way
To make all smell so sweetly.
Chorus:
Then scrub away in your very best way,
With a face so bright and cheerful,
For a CHEEKY face meets much more grace
Than one that is always fearful.
With the right hand fast the brush you clasp,
And hold it straight as a plummet,
Then brush the wood in the grain you should,
And quickly you have done it.
If our work we do and are happy, too,
Our heavenly father knows it,
And he helps us sing life's best sweet song,
And gives us grace to close 1t.
In the fifth month comes dinner table
setting and pricking, the latter designed tt
show the parts of beef. mutton and pork,
with their names, quality and proper cook
ing; for the children prick the outlines of
the animals, and then sketch in the same
way the portions sold under various names.
There is also a ring play with song, "Wait-
ing on Table" The course finishes with
molding lessons, when children who have
never known the delights of mud pie MAX
Ing can engage in its city substitute-clay