The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-11-22
CITY NEWS. AND GOSSIP,
The West Side Land Still in the
Same Place, With the Owners
in Possession.
Many Heaps of Ashes and Barbed
Wire Strewn on the
Ground.

A Trio of Warriors Held the Fort Last
Msht-Two Mining Men at Law
Other News.
All day yesterday everything was quiet
about the land ON the west side which
Haupt ct al, of Butte, have tried to jump.
Looking from the electric car there is moth
ing to distinguish it from Its former time
honored appearance. 1t is beautiful and
level tract of ground from which old Bear
tooth mountain looms up grandly in the
distance, especially as old Sol is sending
forth the swiftly fading rays. TWAS stand
ing there in all its native beauty when
reporter approached the spot yesterday
afternoon. But going nearer there ap-
peared evidences of human tread at some
prior time. A hundred-yand walk from the
electric motor track brings one to the
boundary line of the coveted ground. Yes,
some one has been there. small pile
of ashes upon which lies carelessly
thrown heap of barbed wire tells
tale. Yes, and just beyond
is a similar sight. Another heap of ashes
and another quantity of barbed wire. And
just beyond that, probably twenty-five
wards is another, and 80 on for distance
beyond the vision. And then, too. at regu-
lar intervals there are white spots in the
earth, all in correct line. Oh, yes; these
were once post holes; but they have been
filled up now. Not stick of timber is to
be seen. Passing on from the scene of
these ashes about one hundred yards an
other pile of ashes may be seen. These
ashes may have been the result Of camp
fire day or so before. There is quite lot
of them. What do they mean7 "Oh. that's
simple enough" remarked Alderman
Thompson, who suddenly appeared on the
scene as if from the heavens. That is
where the Butte man, Mr.. Haupt, was wont
to take up his earthly abode, but he sud-
denly changed his mind. and the gentlemen
who pursuaded him to leave relieved him
Of the trouble of destroying his mansion.
After copious quantity Of oil had been
poured upon the egnitibie substance. the
torch was applied and thus endeth the first
chapter" @ 5w
Evening rapidly spread its twilight veil.
In the distance wagon might be seen ap
preaching. Nearer and nearer it came.
Four mon alighted on the land of Cannon
ct al, armed with dangerous looking i'm
plements Of warfare. Two of the party
were black. tent was soon pitched and
q supply of camping goods. which included
demiiohn. was seen. The darkies were
called, respectively, Mr.. Green and Mr..
JohnsinR. The white men were cool and
collected and the look in their eyee was one
of determination, which betokened ill to
those upon whom they refused to smile.
Under their waistcoats leather band con-
taing large size cartridges might be seen.
The tent was pitched and it was soon ascer-
tanned that the late arrivals were sentinels
to guard the domain upon which the fair
Luna would smile during the midnight
hours with all her electric brilliancy, look
ing down with sleepless eye upon the land
of Cannon, which tho Butte Adventures
fain would possess.
The occupants of the tent, at least the
colored portion, were visibly excited and
nervous. They had never been to war and
did not quite understand. Before their
commander left them to their fate for the
evening, Johnsing spoke mp: II say, sab;
doan zactly know bout dis yere business.
I'd like to have you put it down in writin'.
wants 'thority fo' wat does and wants
Q document to show the enemy
'iOh that's all right. You'll be all safe"
But look-a-yere, Mistah Blank" said
Green, II can assuah you, sab, dat Use no
coward. Use got reputation at stake,
sab, an Use going to maintain it. II dis
yere niggah leaves dis place dey'll hat to
carry of q cullud CO. pse; OATS all there is
about il. But den lie az lief not be mixed
up in It,"
well, whom you start to run," suggested
his employer, don't forget to take the shot
gun with you. That cost money"
The approach of the electric car cut short
tho dialogue. and the reporter drew away.
But the ground was we'll guarded last night
and the oolored braves promised to show
they were Of the right metal. Az long az
Mr.. Green. the chimney sweep, has a repu.
tation AZ fighter to sustain. Nessrs
Flowerree, Broadwater, Hauser, ct al. may
feel that theiy property is safe.
]. X. Pardee. the we'll known and ener
Retic mining expert, returned from Dec
Lodge yesterday where he has been the de
PENDANT and plaintiff in two importan,
suits which have just been decided. Mr.
A. As WoAIOu0lu, VI 10AAp6Ouf& UuoO MT
Pardee for 81, 900, money alleged to b
due. The jury awarded Mcdonald YER
dict of 5000. In return Mr.. Pardee sued
Mcdonald for $4,000 fer services and
money alleged to be due. Mr.. Mcdonald
appeared to defend the case as a trustee Of
the Pearl Mining company. Mcdonald
confessed judgment. Mr.. Pardee's claims
for services were stricken out, but he val
awarded a Judgment for $4,000, leaving
him $4,000 ahead on the transaction.
Among the guests of The Helena are Mr.
Louis Teuscher and son and Mr.. Chas. Kauf
man. mining engineer of st. Louis. The
gentlemen are largely interested in Mon
tana mines. but the object of their visit thi,
time 10 to spend a couple of weeks huntins
in the mountains. These gentlemen are al.
ways welcome to Montana, as they hay,
been instrumental in developing Montana,
mineral resources to large extent ans
they arc just the kind Of people Montana i
glad to entertain.
Two cases that will attract considerably
attention will come up to-day. They are tn
kellogg case and the Salvation Army diff
Guilty. The former will be in Sanders
court, and tho latter will come up befor
Judge Woodman.
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