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DACIEIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY'S

j LINES TO CALIFORNIA. JAPAN. GHINA;,co
CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA AND MEAICo'
From New-Iorh per 1901 Of . 0amal,s' b -: ~
tDIDN sail- Wednesday, August 20. noon.
From san Francisco. 1st and Brannan SIS.
FOR JAPAN AND CHINA.
CITY OF PENiNG - H. saturday, August - noon.
FOR freight, passage aud general nformacon apply 70
company Office on inc pier foot OF (ual-st., y n.
II. j. BULLAY, General Superintendent
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DED STAR LINE.
III Lnp NTXVEpp AND PARIS
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES LLOYD SIS. Co.

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NETWORK. Southampton AND BREMEN.
steamers soil from pier foot 2d-st., Hoboken
FAST EXPRESS STEA MFRS. % -,
SnHe Wed A,lg 20 Q a. m FlDe. sat, Aug. 80, y.
~, Sat; Aas. % II H. Lam. " a. Ss'; s. a. M M
First cabin SIS and upwari berth corins % locs.
ton Second cabin. so berth. St'tiugr AZ Io"ess
rafas OFERICHs a Co. No. Bowling Green.
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For BOYS and Young Men-Country.

uAtKWAHD AND INVALID BOYS.
Is IN, und,r, experienced physician aud teacher
makes the and education o. su.h boys a srcla1J
Ir"t..t r.i-True., Dr. WILLIAMSON,
''''' New. London,
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Ut DVIT VIIJ
A BUSINESS MISUNDERSTANDING writing
typewrlting Ladies department Private instruction day
and evening. PAINES BUSINESS tDILL"E, o.
Rowery corner Canal-st uptown 107 West 3ithst, cor
Broadway.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-18
CURIOSITIES IN BOOK-BINDING
A History of Murderer Bound in His
Own Skin,

A History of Murderer Bound in His
Own Skin.
There is Latin manuscript bible in the
library of the vatican at Rome bound in the
mantle once worn by King Ahcarus, the
friend of Jesus. A Greek copy ! Arelius'
"Golden ASS" now in the Brit.s Iaseum at
London, is bound in the Skin o. d, ass tan
ned with the hair on. A boo.. giving the
life history of Jeffrey Hudson, the cele-
brated dwarf, to be seen in the same mu-
scum, is bound in piece of silk waistcoat
which was formerly worn by King Charles
I. OF late the fashion of binding works on
anatomy, physiology and kindred subjects
human skin is becoming popular in many
European countries. says the st. Louis Re-
public. Some take this for an innovation,
but history mentions several books bound
in human skin as early as the middle of the
sixteenth century. At Bury st. Edmunds
public library may be found history OF
the life and trial of murderer, bound in
his own skin
The French revolutionists, who seemed to
delight in the fact that they were marking
an epoch in the history of mankind, revived
the human skin book-binding fad of the
sixteenth century, and took great pleasure
in presenting some brother revolutionist
with copies of Volney and Voltaire done up
in the cuticle of some enemy. The writer
owns some evidences of q book-binder's
pleasantries in copies of Bacon's works
bound in pig skin (bacon rind) and Fox's
historical works done up in the skin of sly
reynard.
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A CREDIT TO HELENA.
Home Talent and Enterprise Which Should
be Encouraged.

Home Talent and Enterprise Which Should
be Encouraged.
Visitors to Mellen's Bon Ton restaurant
since its transformation are loud in their
praises of the excellent workmanship and
artistic finish displayed. This Is particu-
larry pleasing to Messrs. ketchum, De-
Noielle l. Co., who had the contract for the
wonderful changes made, and who have
conclusively shown that there is at least
one firm in the city that can take the rough
material and turn out better and hand
somer work than the majority of eastern
firms ship in. The pleasant effect produced
ut first sight of the handsome stalned-glass
front is increased upon seeing the beauti-
full interior. fitted with California redwood,
paneling five feet high of this material ex-
tending all around the dining room. The
cashiers department is also made Of this
material. tastefully ornamental. The
tables are also of redwood, made by the
same firm. The best feature of it is that
the work was done at home and for less
money than it can be procured in the east.
The firm also has the contract for putin.
in n plate glass front in Gof d Co. s estab-
lishment, where oak will be used as the
finishing material. VIM. Sims place will
be beautified by the same firm, cherry being
used.
ketchum, DeNoielle 4 Co.'S Office is on the
first floor of the Merchants National bank
building. entrance on Edwards street.
where samples OF many beautiful woods
can be seen. The firm will be pleased to
give all information tn anyone coutemplat-
ing improvements IN this line.
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HELENA HARDWARE COMPANY.
Growth of Business Compe1s Removal to
New Quarters.

Growth of Business Compe1s Removal to
New Quarters.
The Helena Hardware company, which
has been doing business for several years on
Main street, near Sixth avenue, finding
those quarters too small for its growing
business, has removed to the Iron Front
block, on lower Main street. The company
now has the largest establishment of its
kind in the state, occupying two floors, the
salesroom having frontage of sixty feet
with depth of 115 feet. On the lower
floor is displayed everything in the line of
heavy and shelf hardware, stoves and tin
ware, guns and ammunition, blacksmiths'
supplies, betting and hose. In addition the
company carries an unexcelled line of
builders hardware and carpenters tools of
the best manufacturers. A full line of
miners supplies is always kept in stock
and the city man who takes pride in his
lawn will find the best in sprinklers, now
ers. etc.
The second floor is devoted to the heavier
goods and here there is great quantity of
hardwood and wagon stock. In almost all
lines the company purchases direct from
the manufacturer and is thus enabled to
sell goods at bottom prices. When the
improvements now under way are completed
the Helena Hardware Co. will not only
have the largest store and biggest stock of
any house in the business in the state, but
will also be one of the handsomest and
most convenient places of the kind in the
northwest.
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moved half a mile farther up the road.
It's former plan and arrangement has not
been changed or disturbed, but what as
surance have we that we shall be protected
if we 90 there and lean against it? None
whatever. Gentlemen, hereby charge you
to bring in verdict awarding one hundred
dollars to the plaintiff
Great satisfaction was expressed at the
result of the trial, for even people that
were not directly cleaners" themselves had
strong sympathy for them. But what a
roar of indignation went up
when it became known that
the railroad company was determined
to take an appeal to a higher court. The
appeal was taken, and as it was of 10 much
interest, it was not suffered to gather dust
on the docket, but was taken up at once
Old Judge Blight drew up the opinion.
After flirting with few well-chosen legal
phrases, the judge delivered the following:
''No corporation must presume to inter-
fere with the time honored customs of the
people. A man has as much right to lean as
he has to sit, but what would be thought OF
man that should snatch bench out from
under you while you were sitting? Suppose
you were sitting in q public hall owned by q
corporation, and the hirelings of the com.
pany should come in by stealth and snatch
the seats from under you Would You not
think that you had an action at law? But
suppose the corporation had warned you
that they were going to take the seats out OF
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" of them, recognizing the importance Of

ity of them. recognizing the Importance of
the case, decided to remain.
The next day. shortly after court had
been called, the Judge arose and read the
following charge:
Gentlemen of the jury, it is with pleasure
that tell You that justice has asserted it
self. Let us take brief view of this case.
man of regular habits. Gentlemen, is it
the province of the law to encourage regu-
lar or irregular habits in man? On that
point there can be no doubt It was we'll
known to the railroad company that the
plaintiff was in the habit of leaning against
their house, and they certainly knew that
he was leaning there when they got ready
to move the station. Would it not have
been considerate on their part to have noti-
fed the plaintiff that they We're hitching
horses to the house for the purpose of NOV
ing it? This railroad company is a public
carrier. a servant of the people, SO to speak.
The station house belonged to the pub
lie and as the plaintiff is a part of the
public, part of the house, say the north
east corner, belonged to him. The defense
sets up the plea that the plaintiff. seeing
the preparations to move the house. should
have stepped aside. But has the defense
proved that the plaintiff saw the prepare
tons! The plaintiff says that he did not,
and don't know but that his word is lit
tie better than the assertion of the COM
pany. Gentlemen of the jury. il is high
time that a stop lie Pm; TO the encroach-
ments of these grinding monopolies. Year
after wear we a.e .Aelied 10 surrender q
iong-cherished f,r.s nd unless a stop is
put TO 1t You WI. IL % place to lean after
awhile. Stand bs ..-as sacred rights of the
leaning post: dispute every inch of ground.
The station house understand has been
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THE JUDGES CHARGE.

the hall at certain time, and you needed
not the warning? Would you still have an
action at law? Assuredly not.
"Now as to the plaintiff in this case. He
was as all the evidence shows, accustomed
to lean against the northeast corner of the
station house. One day the house was
suddenly moved, and he, having nothing to
lean against, very naturally fell to the
ground. He had not been warned; his at
tention had not been called to the fact that
the house was about to be removed. How
was he to know? Are the people expected
to anticipate all the movements of railway
companies? This court cheerfully sustaine
the decision of the court below, and would
add the following advice to the railroad
companies: Hereafter, when you intend to
move one of your station houses. tack up a
notification on the neighborine trees and
fences, or, if you do not see fit to do this,
place soft bedding of straw about your
station houses SO that in case of sudden re
moval the people shall not hurt themselves
when they fall. OpIE p. READ.
Copyright.
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ARCHITECTS AND ART.
Bricks and Mortar Not the Only Necessar
Things In Building.

Bricks and Mortar Not the Only Necessary
Things In Building.
As country grows in population and
wealth, there is likewise a corresponding
development in the love of the beautiful,
and what may be justly termed rivalry
among all classes after artistic effects,
whether it be in dress, public buildings, pri-
vate residences, or places designed for the
uses of trade. This is shown all over Mon
tana, and especially in Helena, where the
log cabin and the shanty are giving place
to artistic structures which would be an or
nament to any city in the world.
One of the best illustrations of this
growth is furnished by the marvellous
change wrought at the Broadwater Hot
Springs, where but little while ago there
stood an old building which was thought
plenty good enough for the purpose. But
public sentiment changed and the
Of the healing waters, but demanded
something which more nearly approached
what Europe and the east possessed. Col.
Broadwater Needed the demand and called
to his aid Messrs. Paulsen d Mcconnell, a
firm of architects which was just beginning
full and artistic design and comprehensive
detail of their work. The result is nata-
forum which, while the largest in the
world, yet shows as whole and: in the mi
nutest detail careful study and artistic de-
sign, seldom equalled and never surpassed.
Many people believe that carpenter,
brick mason or contractor is as competent
to design q structure as the professional
architect. Never was error greater. The
professional architect, who is master of
his art, must not only understand the mate
rails which the carpenter and mason
will use, but he must know, also, how to
combine these materials so that the outlay
will be the minimum and the artistic effect,
convenience and substantially the maxi
mum.
Those who have been fortunate enough to
secure the services of Messrs. Paulsen &
Mcconnell, the Helena architects, have re-
allied that in doing SO they have not only
obtained the best talent, but also the SER
vices of men whose aim is to combine
their designs and completed structures.
One member of the firm had years of study
in Europe, and then much practical expe-
rience, going into and thoroughly mastering
all the details of his profession. The other
has an extensive acquaintance in Montana,
knows the climate and the needs of the
people, with the result that the artistic de-
signs OF the one are carried to perfection
under the guidance Of the other.
All over Montana the work of theil
brains and hands is seen-at Missoula,
Glendive, Anaconda, Great Falls, Boulder
and in fact in every town of any conse.
quence. Helena has perhaps, profted the
most, but the love Of the beautiful, az
shown in residence, store and bank, is not
and will not be confined to the capital alone
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Sunday Excursion.

SUNUHy EXCUFBIUN.
The Northern Pacific Railroad company
will make Sunday excursion rate of one
fare for the round trip to all points between
Helena and Butte via Garrison; also to all
points on the Helena, Boulder Valley and
Butte. Helena and Jefferson County. and
Helena and Northern branches. Tickets to
be sold ON Sundays only, good to return
same day. A. D. EDGAR, Gen'l Agent.
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Like the United States Tariff.

Like the United States Tariff.
The Austrian tariff is freque ntly prohibit
tive, classification which leaves it to the
officials to class goods high or low. as they
think best; an organization which makes it
necessary to waste five to six hours in get
ting out a parcel of goods worth perhaps es
or ga, the duty on which is probably G1-
this is not an arrangement likely to benefit
trade.
A small example will show how the duty
is frequently levied. A friend of mine re-
ceived an old wooden carpet from Germany.
In one corner of it his initials were en-
broidered in silk, and he was therefore
charged as if the whole carpet had been of
silk. A whip with silver handle is classed
as silver, etc. The rule is: II in doubt.
charge the highest duty.
That under such circumstances trade does
not and cannot flourish, is manifest.-The
Spectator. 49,
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ALEANER AT THE DEPOT.

go to railway station and stand leaning
against the station house all day.
One of the leading citizens of the clean
ing community is Ben Haney. He is an
and generally wears clay stain on the end
of his nose. He had been known to go into
the woods, tree q coon and lean against the
tree until the disguised coon came down.
He was frequent visitor to Mulberry sta
ton, on the I. & D. railway, and always
day recently while he was leaning there the
railway authorities moved the house and
Ben fell down. He brought suit against
the company, and, as some of the ablest
lawyers in that part of the country were
employed, do not think that an account of
the litigation will be out of place or even
uninstructive.
The bill of complaint, drawn up by Col
onel j. w. Weatherby. Ben's lawyer. read
as follows:
Here comes the plaintiff, Ben Haney,
and says that on the 18th of March he went
the habit of visiting, and that while he was
leaning against the northeast corner OF
said station house, the railroad company
did then and there malicionsly and felon-
iously hitch horses to the building and did
suddenly move it in SO much that the plain
tiff did fall to the ground and did then and
there hurt himself to the amount of one
hundred dollars worth. The roilroad COM
pany does we'll know the habits of the plain
tiff. and in moving the house, without hav-
ing given him due and timely warning, was
an infraction against the peace and quiet of
this community, and the plaintiff does here
by beg and pray that his suit be granted
and that the railroad company be made to
pay the amount of the said one hundred
dollars
Numerous witnesses we're summoned, and
the great railway lawyer, d. Anderson
Scottfeld, came OH from headquarters. All
the challenges we're exhausted and it was
some time before jury could be en-
paneled. A tremor of excitement was felt
throughout the entire neighborhood, and a
calf show in progress at a village some dis
tance away adjourned to give the people an
opportunity to attend the trial. After the
hearing of great deal of testimony, the
Judge, an old aud careful jurist arose and
said:
Gentlemen of the Jury, I had thought
that could deliver my charge in few and
simple words, but l find that a written
charge is necessary: therefore. you will
please assemble again in this room to-
morrow morning to receive instruction"
People that had come long distances, and
who expected an early dec sion, were great
ly disappointed, and although some of then,
we're compelled to go home. st'i the major
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Four to Follow.

The great success of the first home-seek.
ers' excursion on the Minneapolis d 81
Louis railway, and the number of inquiries
the appreciation of the public for the low
rates afforded.
The second one will occur May 20, only a
few days ahead. Make your arrangements
to join it, as the others of the series do not
begin until September. Remember, one
fare for round trip-tickets good for thirty
days. Ask any agent of the company fol
rates, or apply to G. M. Pratt, acting gene.
raj ticket and passenger agent, Minneapo,
lis
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THE RIGHTS OF A CITIZEN
Ben Hanly Receivers Damages From
q Railroad Under Unusual
Circumstances.
Tho Station -ouse Was Moved
While Vas Leaning
= inst It.
Excerpts From the Able Charge and Pro-
found Exposition of Law by tho
Learned Judge.
Written for The INDEPENDEST.]

Written for The INDEPENDENT.
In the northeastern part of Alabama there
is GLASS of men known as Cleaners" They
live in the hills and eat clay as a business.
The delicacies OF their tables, such as corn
bread and sow-rind, are acquired by skill
full trading of roots and "yarbs." They
are called ''leaners'' because they do not
care to sit down-they want to lean against
something. There is not a chair in any of
their houses, but posts to lean against are
driven here and there in the dirt floor, serv-
ing for the accommodation of the family
and of guests that happen to drop in.
Every Saturday q number of these people
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Wanted.-A gsod appetite. You can have II
easy enough by. taking Hoods Sarsaparilla. II
tones the digestion and cures sick headache.
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Five Pointers


First-That the biennial conclave of su-
preme lodge, Knights of Pythias, will con-
vene at Milwaukee July to IL, inclusive,
1890.
Second-That excursion tickets will be
sold from all principal points in the west
and northwest to Milwaukee and return at
rate of one fare.
Third-That the Wisconsin Central is the
direct line from Minneapolis and St. Paul
to Milwaukee, with two through trains each
way daily, and Pullman vestibuled sleeping
car service.
Fourth-That as the camp gtound is To-
Gated directly on the Wisconsin Central,
passengers taking this line will have the ad-
vantage of being landed there.
Fifth-That circular giving detailed in
formation will be sent free upon applica-
passenger lu AGENT IS Niooles house, bioci
Minneapolis; Chas. E. Dixon, city passen-
ger and ticket agent, 162 East Third street,
St. Paul, Mimi, or to Louis Eckstein, as
sistant general passenger and ticket agent,
Milwaukee, Wis.
Mower County transcript., 1890-04-23
The Prince and the Widow.

A story has been in circulation for
some days to the effect that the Prince
Of Wales, who was very much smitten
with certain American widow in Lon.
don this summer, had instructed lead
ing banking-house to forward to this
woman's address in New York city each
day costly basket Of flowers. The max
imum figure was placed at $50 per day,
and, as there was no minimum, the story
went that fifty dollars' worth of flowers
were each day delivered to the beauti-
full woman who had captivated tho heir
to the British throne. It is pretty
enough story in its way, but it lacks the
essential element OF truth. At least.
the firm alluded to deny all knowledge
Of such commission, and the one
woman who had been picked out BY the
various club-men for such distinction
denies positively that she is the rectpi.
ent Of any such courtesy from the
Prince. AS it is notorious that the
Prince Of Wales is In debt up to his eyes
and ears, the story seems trifs In.
credible Paris Letter.
Mower County transcript., 1890-04-23
Americas Most Prolific Bird.

A"CFlCA'S ASboV xEOAAuC 0AEOs
The partridge Of the Southern States,
or quail, as they are called in the North,
is the only species Of game whose num-
bers have not been lessened by the in
troduotion of the breech-loader. 1t is
wonderful, even marvellous, how the bird
holds its own, while other varieties Of
game have been either utterly .extermi-
mated or have become so diminished as
to exclude them from the game list
Where are the wild pigeons that used to
swarm in their annual fights all over
North America? have not seen ono for
fifteen years. Where are the swan and
mallard, the robin, the wild turkey that
filled the woods, highland, and lowland
alike; the rice or reed bird and other
varieties once so plentiful, but now sell
dom seen in the sportsman's game bag?
Neither their wildness, wariness, or
cunning saved them. Now, the par
fridge has but little craft; he haunts
open fields and has absolutely no proteo-
tion save his quick, flashing flight The
Weeks Sport.
Mower County transcript., 1890-04-23
A Primitive Incubator.

Rensler B. Dayton, Of Speonk, L. L,
is interested in chickens, and recently
had hen sitting which, through per-
versity or other cause, did not hatch out
the eggs which were put under her. as
= dutiful hen should. Believing that
the eggs had been brought far along to-
ward a condition when they might be
expected to hatch, the young man taxed
his brain to produce something which
would take the place Of the hen. and
after series Of experiments he succeed
ed. Taking an ordinary tin pan, he put
the eggs in it. and then placed this in
another pan containing water. Then
the two pans, one inside the other, and
covered with an old quilt, were placed
In standard or frame, which suspend
ed them over q kerosene lamp the
chimney coming within about an inch
of the bottom of the pan. The lamp
heated the water in the pan, and thus
the eggs were warmed. A Thermometer
was placed in the pan with the eggs,
and in this way the heat was regulated
until this primitive hatcher had done
its work, and out Of twelve eggs all but
one had produced chicken Chicago
Herald --.t
Mower County transcript., 1890-04-23
Story of y Curious Calf.

In the absence of sea-serpent some
Parisian desseminators of so-called
news" have invented q phenomenal
calf, which, according to the elaborate
description furnished, would seem to be
. oanard. This curious animal is said
to have seen the light at place called
beaumont and has the head of bull
dog, with cropped ears; its eyes are
starting out Of their orbits like those Of
q far-eastern dragon; Its mouth is small;
Its forelegs are shortened abnormaly,
while Its hind feet resemble those Of =
pig, and are exceptionally long. i this
calf be really grazing in the fields Of
Beaumont II deserves to encounter an
enterprising Barnum who will take It
about on show.-Paris Letter.