The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-17


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A Helena man who lately visited the east
found to his regret that the blue tape meth
DDS have been introduced into the drinking
places. He never appreciated the whole
souled and generous hospitality which
greets the stranger in Helena saloon until
he reached Boston. On arriving at the
Hub, he jumped from the train into the
nearest saloon, where he saw several gentle
men sitting about drinking. Our Helena
friend rushed up to the bar. where the fol-
lowing conversation took place:
Helenaite- drink"
Bartender-"I can't do it,
Helenaite--"What's the matter with
your
Bartender 'Nothing, but can't give
you drink here"
Helenaite--'Well, that's funny. am
twenty one years old and am sober. l
have lust Travelled three thousand miles and
l am thirsty. This is nice way to treat a
stranger"
Bartender-"Well, if you want a drink
why don't you sit down at one of the ia
bles''
Helenaite-"The bar is good enough for
me-"
Bartender-"Well, you will have to sit
down if you want drink here"
The Helena man sat down and got his
drink. Later he learned that curious
wrinkle of the Massachusetts liquor law
prevents the sale of liquors over the bar.
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A man IN search of something for his hair
stepped into one of Helena's drug stores
Yesterday afternoon. He looked around the
place, reading the various colored labels on
the different neatly arranged patent medi-
and gradually edged up to the prescription
case. One of the clerks, who is noted for
his mind reading qualities, made his best
bow and leaned oyer the case to catch the
customers order. A small bottle OF we'll
known compound that is warranted to make
! the hair grow. was shown to him, and the
polite salesman launched into an inviting
description of the merits of the preparation.
The customer listened, but his eyes were
fixed on glistening spot a few feet away.
''If it will do all that You say why don't it
help him?'' he said to the clerk. The latter
turned and saw the proprietor, who was
busy at shelf and had his back turned.
The prospective customer bought a bottle
upon being assured that the proprietor
would also use one.
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Adjutant H. A. Greene, of Fort Assina.
boine is spending week at the Broad.
water with his wife and bright eight-year.
old son. The youngster has been greatly
interested in the various sights of Helena
all of which are new to him. He is now in
dustriously employing his time learning te
swim in the great plunge. The other da,
he made tour with his father over thu
various railway lines in the city. He cam,
to town over the electric, rode down MAR
street ON the horse cars and returned b,
the steam motor.
l "Now Jim." said his father, II guess 20,
have had ride on all the cars"
'No," replied Jim, "There is one car
haven't been on
! (which one is that"
> "Those bed tick cars answered tn
8 youngster, pointing to the flying curtain
of the observation cars.
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An amusing remark fell from the lips {
Boston man the other evening at Mis-
Campbelrs art reception at the Broadwate
> Accompanied by his wife he strolled abot
the room admiring first one painting an
then another. Finally he stopped before
: handsome marine etching, the property {
!. the hotel. It is really beautiful work {
r art, and attracted good deal of attention
."There," said the old gentleman, that
fine thing. Charming, isn't it," adjus
ing his eyeglasses. "Pretty marine as
have seen in long time. l didn't kno
she etched"
Q Cashier Walker, of The Helena, was lea,
ing over the desk the other afternoon ga
ing thoughtfully at the ceiling. On b
II arm was an overcoat which seemed hard
t, necessary, as the mercury was we'll up
v the nineties and the heat was sweltering.
II "What are you doing with that owe
coat?" asked The Lounser.
81 have just coppered it in the che
room. 1t was originally owned by one
our guests"
"Well?'
ne ut belongs to the hotel until he settl
for the dinner which he is now enjoyin
to You see he has been in the habit for sever
days of stopping in here for dinner and fl
Ill getting to settle. We propose to catch b
at it TO-DAY, particularly as he has invited
e. friend to dine"
in In little while one Of the fellows cal
out and after trying to run a bluff dec,d
a to settle. Then he went back to the dini
room and held consultation. In lit
er while the other fellow came out. He quie,
paid for his several dinners and got |
I'd coat. Mr.. Walker afterward learned til
he had served twelve years sentence in
Dakota states prison for cracking a safe.
be One huEdied ard thirty piece decorated d:ni
81 only Sla.15 ., Tho Bee Hive.