The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-10-06

"Not for keep alone. That costs, includ-
lg help, about 800. The balance is made
p by entrance fees, forfeits, jockeys pay,
70. paid Isaac Murphy $500 when he
on the junior championship for me-"
1t is said of Mr.. Morris that, when his
nifty is so picturesque and brilliant in its
,loring that it really does not shock the
irs of even those unaccustomed to swear
10. His horses are ridden to win, and his
iputation is above suspicion.
If pending negotiations can be completed,
| Jay Gould will belong the proud dis
notion of being the first person to charter
first-class ocean steamer for his own
:ivate use during term of years. When
,e yacht Atlanta was first advertised for
lie nine months ago, the project Of max
* a two years. tour around the world,
hich Mr.. Gould now contemplBtes, was
bout to be consumated. The only stumb-
ng- block was the superstitious views en-
.rtained by the Wall street magnate about
Ut caring to sail in anything but ocean
|.eyhound. The objective point at the out
1t will be Japan, and the party intends to
|,end at least six months in Asiatic waters
|, give Mr.. Gould ample time for botanical
seach in China and the East Indies. The
lip will involve an enormous outlay, as
uch of tho interior of the ship will be
modelled to permit Of several large
ties of sleeping apartments being
instructed, and to render possible other
FURIOUS appointments, such as Mr.. Gould
|nploys at his country place at IrvinRton.
nong the most salient features will be
[lpliances for the cultivating of Towering
tants and large rooms for the preservation
~l~ ~
oms. Mr.. Gould will be accompanied by
|venty invited guests in addition to his
mediate family, and the full complement
crew and officers will be retained.
[Of all the relatives or connections by
carriage of the Vanderbilt family. Walter
!. Webb has been the only one pre-emi-
entity successful in business point of
lew. Hamilton NICK. Twombly was a
small failure, when he undertook to- fulfill
Il executive position on the Central railroad
I'D had to be relegated to take charge of
@ grain elevators at Sixtieth street. DIR. Sc
\ ard Webb was shifted from Wall street to
II easy-going berth with the Wagner Pal
lie Car company, where he is constantly
formulating ideas. which are not practical.
lam Burton and the Aliens did not distin-
|lish themselves in certain stock exchange
Transactions, SO it has been left to Walter
\. Webb to attract the attention of Corne-
us and William K. Vanderbilt and he is
ltset Mr.. Webb has always been very dog
attic and it was feared at one time that his
nacity might end in clash with his asso-
(ates His executive ability, however, out
lone the rougher elements of his charac-
r, and, while his future title has not been
|,fnitely agreed upon, it is understood that
will be chairman of the traffic department.
4 the New York Central at salary of
&c, 600 year.
It is positively asserted, though denied by
se lady herself, that Miss Pauline Hall
I'LL soon marry son of the late General
George B. Mcclellan. The eldest son of
10 general married a belle last year, taking
ISIS Hecksher to the altar. It is quite
sy to imagine with what sensations the
announcement concerning Miss Hall will
\ received. This lady was recently re-
(orted to have secured a limited divorce
(om Mr.. E. r. White. She has been
|lancialiy successful, and has just bought
fine house on Seventy first street, in the
shionable quarter, into which she will
owe in the fall. It is also reported that
| ISIS Isabella Urquhart will soon marry Mr..
tlarles Schlesinger, wealthy broker, and
at they will make tour around the
|orld. It is gratifying to be able to con-
SO that there have been no cases here of
tresses without moral character marrying
such as have disgraced London
ciety from time to time. The
ception to this rule was fur
shed by the fashionable Bradley
artin's son, who married q notorious Lon
In concert hall singer, and he has the
ace to remain abroad with his acquisition.
here and how do these reputable actresses
eet society men? They have not the en-
/ ZEE of their social circles and neither
ough this is contrary to common belief
visitors allowed behind the scenes of
eaters. The idea that the green room is
lplace where suitOrs are entertained be-
,een acts is purely fanciful. Such thing
ould not be tolerated in any reputable
eater. This is the way it is done: When
Q gentleman first succumbs to the lady 9
scination she is entirely unconscious of
His first move is to send her flowers
Iith his card, and he keeps this upper
fps, in the meantime, adding some other
life to the boquet-till he is rewarded
it'll response. and correspondence ensue.
3nen some mutual acquaintance is found
40 introduces them, afIer which he may
II on the lady at her home.'
The latest fad for young men about town
to attend the private ballet schools anG
atch the pupils take. their lessons. It is
,t such an easy matter either to gain adj
{ittance, and Union club men have recent
+ offered IS a seat to a well known estab-
,hment on Fourteenth street during the
,ur little ''Leontine" receives her instruc-
,ns. Leontine Morgan. as she is known
Il the stage, has sprung into notoriety dur
' 2 the past thirty days, and will probably
AXE her first public success at the Metro
l,litan opera house this winter. She ID
| It eighteen years Of ago yet, and Is only .
tie mite at her best. although she stepped
Il of the ranks of the ballet at the Madi-
hi SQUARE Garden early in September to
be tie plnoe Of . retiring premiere.