The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-12
CITY NEWS AND GOSSIP.
The Compromise Talk Will Probably
Take the Form'ofa Prop
osition To-Day.
An Enterprise That Should be
Studied by Progressive
Montanians.
A Zinc Dramatic Entertainment Given nj
tho Harmonic Last Evening-A
Young Mans Adventure.

Interest in the legislative situation wi
be centered to-day in the compromise ques
ton. There have been three days in which
the men i'll both parties have had time {
formulate plans and devise ways and mean
whereby some solution of the problem ma.
be had. From tho general tone of CONVEX
sation to be heard on the streets and in tn
hotel lobbies there seems to be a we'll de
fined belief that this week will witness
something definite. Party feeling, excep
among a few, does not run as high rs 1t die
last winter. There was also compromis
talk during the deadlock at that time, bu
now, while we have the same assurance
there is a better prospect that something
will come of it. 1t is known that i'll thu
republican caucus held late last week that
the men of that party had come to the con
clusion to make an offer of compromise.
This matter WAS put in the hands of a COM
mittee, with instructions to formulate
an offer. The committee has been Mt
work on the plan since Friday, but has
not yet made known the results&of i'll
labors. 1t is not even now whether the
plan will be accepted by the republ' car
caucus which will probably be helt this
evening. Should it meet the approva o
the caucus it will then be made known to
the members of the house of representatives
for their action. This much being common
talk the members of the house have re-
manned in a waiting attitude for the out
come of the republican deliberations. The
senate will meet again this afternoon at
three, but will probably not attempt to
transact much business under the present
circumstance The house of representa-
at ten and the rumps come together this
evening al eight.
If you find time drop into California on
Wheels at the Northern Pacific depot and
devote a few minutes to the resources of
the big state on the coast. You will see
two cars filed with evidences of a wonder
full wealth and variety of products. The
cars are sent out by the state board of
trade of California, and have been on the
road for thirteen months. They move
from one city to another and remain 70 ton
days in each place. During the past year
more than 10000 have passed through the
cars, which are under the charge of Mr.. S.
j. Matthews and Mr.. E. B. Smith, of San
Francisco. The exhibit is devoted to the
fruits. cereals, mines and woods of the
state and is arranged in an attractive way.
The cars we're built by the Southern Pacific
Railroad company, which also arranged
transportation. The expenses reach about
$500 a month.
It occurred to a w~ell-known and enter
prising citizen of Helena yesterday that a
montana on Wheels would be an excel
lent means Of advertising the resources of
the state. A magnificent exhibit could be
arranged without much difficulty. The
mineral exhibit would doubtless surpass
anything in the country. The wool, agri-
cultural and lumber interests could be well
illustrated by a fine display. The cars in
addition could be supplied with reading
matter to be distributed at all stopping
places. All should be under the guidance
of a man familiar with the state. This
form of advertising has brought excellent
results in other states. Florida, Colorado
and California have had cars out for several
years. Montana wants more people, md
the best methods should be employed to
bring them here. 1t is probable that the
leeislature-if we ever have a legislature
that will work-will establish an immiera-
ton bureau. In the meantime the boards
of trade in the different cities might con-
solidate their interests without losing their
local character and start a Montana car
over the country.
The Thalia society, which is composed of
some of the best amatuer dramatic talent in
tie city, produced the Waltz King at Har-
monia hall last evening to a crowded house.
The hall has lately undergone extensive in
terror alterations at the hands of Verno.
the well known scenic artist, and presented
a rich and oriental effect last night when
the lights were turned up. There is not a
theater in Montana with a handsomer in
terror. On each side of the stage are double
boxes with blue silk drapings, which har-
monte with the general blush tint given to
ceiling and wall effects. The floor is
finished in black and white imitation thing.
The stage and scenery have also been won
derfully transformed under the wizard-like
brush of Verno. Former frequenters of
this resort who were present last night to
witness the re-opening were perfectly
amazed at the change. The play was
a German production of four acts
and was rendered in that language
to an appreciative audience. The plot
deals with the varying fortunes of a one
time rich gentleman who in his later years
endeavors to recoupe himself by marrying
off his gifted and handsome daughter
to a wealthy sutton. The members of the
Thalia who took the several parts in the
play have been rehearsing under the skill
full direction of Mr.. H. BIune, who is well
known in German dramatic circles in the
northwest. The excellent music furnished
between the acts was from an orchestra led
by Prof. Dionys R%omandy. At IL O'Clock
the play was over when the floor was cleared
and the music of the waltz began. The
Ihalla society, which is a popular institu,
ton has a large membership and propose:
to give a similar entertainment in the neal
futu:e.
About two weeks ago a young man EN-,
ploysd in one of the tailoring establish
ments of the city had a handful of red
pepper thrown into his eyes. He was walk
ing up Main street II had just passed
Broadway, being about opposite the Game,
block, when a figure darted by him. At tn
same instant the young tailor felt til.
burning and singing sensation produce,
by the pepper. Both of his hands were I,
his blinded eyes from which the tear
flowed in streams down his cheeks. An &C