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The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-12-10
The Decline of Our Workman.

The manufacturing classes of this country
doubtless present much more favorable
condition of the workman than prevails in
other countries. The men who are gener-
ally described as laborers-whether they
work isolated or in bOdies-occupy higher
level of life than the same class in the old
world. We may pass by. as being in dis
pute, the question of the protective systems
relation to this tact. The higher condition
of workmen is partly result of democratic
institutions and the absence of social grades
in society; partly also of the youth of this
country and it's abundance of natural boun-
ties. We have had the unexampled good
fortune to be young country rapidly de-
veloping wealth. A democratic level. re-
publican simplicity, vast stores of undevel
schools and free churches, have probably
.conspired to produce high grade of work.
men. We naturally desire to keep this
feature of American society and industry.
We note with alarm any sign that work.
men are dropping to lower level. 1t is
not exclusively a humanitarian feeling
which prompts us to maintain our wOrkmen
on high level. We have all come to be
interested in the prosperity of this section
of the community. The economic useful
ness of a man may be as conveniently
measured by what he consumes as by what
he does. In fact, his consuming power is
the more accurate measure of his value. 1t
is not so much question of the number of
strokes per day of which he is capable. as
of the power he has to buy and use what his
fellows produce. In this country the work
mans consuming power is probably at least
twice as great as it is in Europe. This
means that forty per cent of our people buy
twice as much as the corresponding forty
per cent buy in Europe. The effect is to
greatly enlarge the market which we are all
supplying with various kinds OfgOOds. The
reduction of this growing section Of our
population to the European condition would
cause a contraction of the market. and an
arrest of our Industrial development. such
as we have never experienced. We should
be able to make just as many goods as now.
but the people who now buy them would be
obliged to reduce their buying, and the re-
ductiOn would make an appalling aggregate.
If twenty millions of people should at once
reduce their annual purchases by one half.
the effect would be more complete bank
ruptcy of us all than we have ever dreamed
of. The reduction might come about slowly
and with less peril; but even then the stag
nation would be fatal to large portion of
the community. The truth is that we have
a new factor in our industrial life. new
economic co. efficient. 1t is the well-paid
workman. who is a relatively large con-
sumer. Relatively to population the mar.
ket we are all engaged in supplying is
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-12-10

We are not more ingenious in searching
out bad motives for good actions when per-
formed by others than good motives for bad
actions when performed by ourselves. Ar
kansaW Traveller.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-24
"IT is A DANDY"
r.. j.. Jennings Opinion of the Black
Traveller Mine In the st. Regis.

r. J.. Jennings Opinion of the Black
Traveller Mine In the st. Regis.
MuLLAN. Idaho, Dec. 22.-[Special. -R.
j. Jennings. who has charge of the Black
Traveller mine, in the st. Regis country,
was in Mullan last evening, he having
stopped over on his way to Spokane, where
he goes to spend the holidays. Mr.. Jen-
nings SAYS that the Black Traveller mine is
a ''dandy," they having recently struck it
rich in this property. A good wagon road
has been completed to the mine and it will
not be long before they will be shipping
gre. He says that the Alice, Bell and the
Two copper properties on Silver creek near
Saltese, that are now being worked, are i'm
proving daily and will add much to the
Importance of the st. Regis as a mining
camp.
Col. I. N. Munov, who has a number of
mining prop1rties in the vicinity OF Osburn
and Mullan. left for st. Paul yesterday to
confer with his capitalistic friends regard
ing his mines. While in st. Paul he will
complete final details regarding his bonded
interests here.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-24
JOTTINGS ABOUT TOWN..

Dec. 81 is the last day for paying city
taxes before the penalty of ten per cent, is
added.
G. F. Lloyd, of Butte, has sent in his
resignation to Gov. Ioole as colonel of the
Montana militis.
Patrick Mcdonald has sold to A. L. Reed
a one-fourth interest in the Minnesota lode
Stemple district, for $500.
The snow storm which struck Helena yes
terday is general over the entire state. The
indications are for colder weather.
The regular meeting of Wadsworth Post,
G. A. H., falling on Christmas day it has
been postponed until Dec. 20, at 1880 p. m.
James Fl. Sampson. of Marysville, and
Clara Ellen Sincox. are to be married to-
day by Rev. Il. 4. Webb, rector of st. Pc
ter's Episcopal church.
Agent Wilson, of the Union Pacific, is
now prepared to issue half-fare permits
over his line to all ministers entitled to
them for the year 1892.
Three Bears, the Cheyenne convicted OF
stealing a pony from Loves-His-knif near
Fort Keogh, was taken to Deer Lodge yes
terday by Marshal Furay, to serve out his
sentence of two months.
Jake Harris, whose left leg was ampu-
tated on Tuesday by DIR. Rockman, at st.
Peters hospital, was reported last night by
his nurse to be doing nicely. This contra
diets several reports to the contrary which
were circulated last evening.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-24
The MoultOn.

The Moulton mine, under the manage
ment of the Diamond Il Mining company.
r. NJ. Raymond superintendent, started
up their hoist yesterday, says the Neihart
Herald. The shaft on the Moulton is now
dow 900 feet and at 800 feet tho intention
is to c%rosscut TO tho vein, which is e1pectsl
to be reached $50 feet froin the shaft.
Tho lower Slopes have been opened in the
old shaft and large amounts of GRE have
been taken out to swell the dumps. The
tranway and dumps have been very mnch
extended and the amount of frat grade ore
taken out is simply enormous. This ore
will be shipped and it is figured that 500
cars will be- required to convey it to this
smelter. shipment by Wholesale will be
begun before long. 1t is highly probable
thst this company will olerate its own
mill in the near future. At any rate, with
compressed air drills and tho aid of their
large hoist, they will be able to do a won
derful lot of development in the near fu-
tuie. The intention is to start the Cross
cut before mentioned and also sink the
main shaft to 1000 feet, at every 100 feet
along which stations and crosscuts to the
main vein will be made.
1t is thought that this .mine will employ
200 to 500 men within a year and the plans
at present laid will require at least ten
years tor their contamination.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-24

The Attractions Sands Bros. Offer to the
Holiday shoppers.
Sands Bros, the dry goods merchants
have no cause to complain of their holiday
business. They made extra preparations
for the season and the results have justified
their expectations. Hundreds Of people will
be made happy on Friday by gifts which
came from Sands Bros big stock. Hand
some dress patterns, cloaks, handkerchiefs,
gloves and the thousand and one things use
full and pretty which they show. have
caught the public fancy. In addition, they
have a large and carefully selected line Of
fancy goods, the finest manufactured. which
have appealed to lovers OF tbs beautiful.
Many a little girl will be supremely happy
this Christmas time on receiving one of the
handsomely dressed dolls the firm was for
tunate enough to secure for their patrons.
Despite the big business already done, there
remains a lot Of handsome things, suitable
for presents, and as to-day is the last day
before Christmas, those who have not made
their selections should visit Sands Bros.
before doing so.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-24

How tho Grand Central Hns Grown In
Popular Favor In six Years.
When the Grand Central hotel was
oponed to the public in 1885 il was an evil
dence Of another progressive stsp on the
part of Helena. Fitted with modern con-
v~enienccs, in the heart Of the business
section, convenient to the banks. and the
state, county and federal offices, 1t did not
take long to demonstrate that the venture
was a wise one. From tho frat day it
opened until the presnt time it has been
conducted in a frat class tanner, and has
i'll consequence grown in popularity with
years the headquarters of the mining menof
the state. and some of the biggest deals have
been consumsted within its walls. Local
mining men also make it their headquar-
tiers, and If u stranger is looking for a min
ing operator. he ia directed first to the
not by any means make up all Its
patronage. The fine sample rooms,
good taste, II excellent accom-
modations generally attract the COM
mercial men, and of this class it has
it's full share. An examination of the hotel
register shows that it il the popular state
hotel of the city. While it enjoys q good
business from that portion of tho travelling
public living outside of Montana. Its big
trade comes from residents of the state. a
majority of whom, when they come to the
capital, make it their h~eadqra tiers.
Equipped with all the modern convent
ences, with a table supplied with all the
s~ubstantials and delicaoies to be had, a chef
in the culinary department, and a splendid
dining room service, it in a matter of no
surprise TINT the Grand Central has attain
ed its high standing with the travelling
public.
Delegates to the Irrigation Convention
which meets January Z, who make their
headquarters at the Grand Central, will
have no cause for complaint.
In honor of the day. Messrs. Reed u
Kinda will on Christmas give III unusually
excellent dinner. Holiday spreads at this
hotel have always been ~popular, and the
one on Friday will not be less worthy OF
patronage than those which have preceded.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-24
A Dispatch From Granite Saying the
Elizabeth Has Closed for Lack
of Funds.
Helena Trustees Are Entirely
Ignorant Of the Issuance of
Any Such Orders.
Some Interesting Developments Expected
News From the C1ur d~'Alsnes-In
the Neihart ountrv

The Last report from the Elizabeth ia to
the effect that c~rosscut No. 2 was in l4s
feet. md the granite hard. The most I'M
poftant item, however, is that n drift, to
the west, has been started in this No. =
crosscut, at Il distance of fifty feet from
It's mouth. This is tho point in the cross
cut where there was a flow of water. The
face of the drift. now in twelve feet,
showed aecompossd matter. like vein I'LL
ing. So fur as the above report goes, there
is nothing in it of interest to the stock
holders. as it only tells the old story, The
latest news from st. Louis on last Saturday
said GALES were made at TIA, the market
closing with 6211s bid.
But the latest news from the mine comes
through a despatch from Granite, to tho
Anaconda Standard, dated Dec. q. as
follows: The Elizabeth closed down this
morning, presumably for the want of unds.
a proposition was recently made by the
ST, Louis stockholders and directors to
make a voluntary assessment of 10 cents
per share. This was not satisfactory to the
Montana directors, who firmly believe that
there is plenty of ore i'll sight to Justify the
spending of o little money and doing less
prospecting. They get their impression
from the superintendent's reports, as we'll
as from their own observations, and it
looks as though they had the best end of
the argument. The st. Louis people have
a majority Of the directors, however, and
as this is q country where malorities rule.
an argument does not amount to much.
Several of the stockholders he:e have tele-
qraphed selling orders at any price to
st. Louis, and the stock will probably 90
pretty low"
The above may all be true, but if so the
Helena trustees are as ignorant of it as
they were of the issue Of the 10 cent cir
cnlar, until its receipt by mail. If it is
true. there will probably be some develop
ments in Elizabeth within the next few
days that will be most interesting.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-24
THE JACKSON MUSICAL HOUSE,

Tho Only Exclusive First-Clans ExtMblish-
ment OF Its Kind In Montana.
II 10 eight years since George w. jackson
began business In Helena. The frat Local
ton was on Broadway near jackson street,
where he handled stationery rs we'll "a gem
eral musical merchandise. He soon real
lied that one business properly conducted
was as much az one man should try to run.
40 he sold out tho stationery department..
and aver since has devoted his attention 10
the musical instrument business. He WAS
careful in the beginning to handle the best
makes, treated all hia patrons justly. and
in consequence his trade kept growing.
This growth necessitatsd Il removal to the
present handsome l~ooation in the Bailey
block. Business kept pace with the pro-
Gress of the CITY n state, when the fire, .
couple of months ago, came and caused q
removal. The loss entailed was fully COW
cred by insurance., and a few weeks
ago, the damage was repaired and Mr;
store. He put in = new lot of instruments
and old patrons and new ones have found
the stock equal to what it was be fore tho
fire. Some idea of the class of instruments
carried oan be had, when it is said That 1t
comprises Chickering d Sons, Decker Bros.
Behr Bros, the Fisher and New England
pianos: the Storey d Clark, Chicago Cot
taCe, A. b. Chase and the Vocation church
organs. In addition there are Washburne
guitars, Gatcomb. Dobson g. Steward ban
jos, and a full and complete line of musical
merchandise generally. The house has in
stock loo. 900 pieces of sheet music, and has
arrangements with publishers 80 that every
thing new in this line is sent immediately
its issue, without the necessity of send-
ing an order,
1t il the only music house in the state do
ing an exclusive music business, and its
prices are as low as car be obtained in the
east. MIR. jackson offers intending pur-
chasers this sort of an arrangement: They
may pick out any make of instrument they
want in any style, send east and get a price
it. He will then sell the instrument at
the eastern figure, freight added. With
this offer there is no excuse for Montanians
east for pianos and organs.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-24
Gold and Gem Explorations.

Articles of incorporation of the Montana
Gold and Gem Exploration company were
filed with the secretary of state yesterday.
The purposes of the company are the ex-
ploring for and mining rubies, ~sapphirea
md other gems, and mining and extracting
gold n other precious metals; 30 pur-
chase, lease or otherwise acquire lands,
mines, mineral grounds, mining rights,
privileges to grant leases to other persons,
partnerships or corporations of any part or
parts OF the property of the company. and
to make ngreementsf for the working thereof,
subject to the payment of rents and royal-
ties. The capital is $1,000 in $1,000
shares. =. Il. Hauser. l.. II. Hershfeld and
/. ID. spratt arc the ~incorporators.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-24
HELENA IN BRIEF.

Jaokson's music store, Bailey block.
Ladies' and children's hose at less thar
cost at the /. x. Il. Bazaar.
For bargains in Christmas presents cal
at the |. 4. L. Bazaar, one door south OF
Painter Drug Co.
Bishop d Averill nave the only dental
office where you can make engagements by
telephone. Their telephone is 291.
Clothing, dry goods, ladies' and chill
dren's cloaks, jackets and capes at less than
cost at the |. \. L. Bazaar, No. Is. foot Of
Broadway.
Ladies' and gents WOODEN and cotton I'M
derwear in all colors at less than cost at the
/. X. L. Bazaar. No. Is, foot of Broadway,
next door to Paynter Drug Co.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-24
PERSONAL.

Judge Reeves, of Missoula, was among the
visitors i'll the city yesterday.
Miss Graham went to Leavenworth, Kan,
on the Union Pacific yesterday.
DIR. j. M. Read and family leave to-day
for Woodland, Cal, for a two months visit.
Mrs. Sporting has removed from the Den
YER block to IA Warren street, near the
Merchants hotel.
Great Northern arrivals in Helena to-day
are Charles i. Power. Mrs. George Pu cell,
William thorn. w. G. Sterling and wife, D..
Flowers and wife.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-24
SANDS BROS.
CONT
GREAT SALE.
Amazing Reduction in
CIOAKS

Never before have such bargains
been offered in Helena; never be-
fore have we had such a crowded
Cloak Department, or SO many sur
prised and pleased customers as
during the past week. Notwith-
standing that we have greatly
reduced our surplus stock of Cloaks,
we have still a full assortment and
for this week will offer the same
surprising valves. Note the prices:
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-24
FINE FANCY GROCERIES,.
KloinschMidt Rros. (Gonsolidatcd) Have
(a00d HOLIDAY Trade.

NioiunchMtut hrOA. (GOns0ltdatou) IAAv0 =
Good Holiday Trade.
Kleinsohmidt Bros. (consolidated), the
Main street grocsrs. hare no reason to COM
plain of their holiday trade. They were
fully prepared for II. ~ they always ara for
business. 90 that when the extra holiday
rush oame they had no trouble in caring for
II. Buying in large quantities. and only
standard goods. and yet not asking or sx-
pectinR TO make an extortionate profit. the
Messrs. kisinsohmidt have every reason to
be satia6ed with the way their grocery husi-
ness has grown since they began something
like = year q Both members of the firm
give their personal attention to IL, with the
result that pat ons have no reason to oom-
PLAIN. knowledge OF the needs of Helena
buyers and a thorough Acquaintance with
the markets of the country enable the house
to cater successfully to ali classes of people.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-24
To Farmer.

We have money on hand to loan on inn
proved ranch property throughout the
state with water for irrigating, Lowest
rates. Time and terms to suit. Write. de-
scribine your property. Five per cent. in
terest paid on savings deposits.
MONTANA SAVINGS BANK,
Helena, Montana.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-24

NOTICE TO CREDITORS-IE THE DIS.
~ trict court of tbs First judicial district OF
the state of Montana, in and for Lewis and
Clarke county
In the matter OF the estate OF Patrick A. Sem
mott, deceased. :,
Note, is hni eby given by the undersigned, ad'
ministratrix OF tho estate OF Patrick A. 5ennott.
DECEASED, t, the rsditors OF and all pc sons hay-
INK claims against u said deceased, to exhibit
them, with tho re sessary vouchers, within four
months after the first pm blieatitn Ut this notice,
TO the sid administrative, NJ room 81, in the
court houss of Levi and Clarke county. In the
city OF Eelena, Montana, thu, same being tho
plsce for the transaction of tho BUSINESS OF raid
estate in the county OF / evils and Clarke.
- ANNIE DILLON,
Administi atrix of tho estate Of Patrick A. Zen
mott. deoei Q I'D
Dated Do:. 2. 1891
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-24
Ladies'.

Who use cosmetics or powders to cover up
or hide a bad complexion, do not know that
Miss julia S. Lawrence, room IL, Brown
block. Warren street, Helena, Mont. can
furnishthem with Blush of Roses, which is
clear as water, purities the skin. and posi-
lively emoves black heads and all skin dis
eases, takes the shiny look from the face
and whitens it soon as applied.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-24

Boys tool chests in all sizes, hobby and rocking
buck and saw, magic lanterns. tops, horns, mar
bles. ton pin games. board games, card games,
paint boxes, books. steam engines, mechanical
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-24
Do You Want a Furnished House?

An opportunity is offered to parties de.
string an elegantly furnished house for the
winter. All the modern improvements and
located in the best portion of the city.
Will not rent to parties having small chill
dran. Rent reasonable. Address box A L,
this CITY.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-24

Concord and Catawba Grapes.
We have a few Of the above for the holt
day trade. They are fine.
LINDSAY 81 Co., Edwards street.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-24

.Statuary in bronze and bisque, vases. French
china novelties, clocks. flowers in baskets, orna-
ments. bric-a- brac. ETC., at The Bee Hive.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-24
The New Merchants,

Operated by the Merchants Hotel company
now begs to announce that it is open for
the reception of guests. Board So for
twenty-one meal tickets; 81 for twenty-one
continuous meals; fifty cents for each meal;
rooms $1.25 per day, (parlor hoor), 81 per
DAY, tthlrd foor), seventy-tive cents per
day, (fourth floor. Rooms at less rates by
the week or month. Patrons are AT liberty
to board in the hotel and room elsewhere,
or room in the house and take meals out
side.
Ali modern improvements. steam heat,
electric light, return electric cali bell sys-
tenn and sunshine IN every guest chamber.
Brussels and velvet car pets used cxclu-
sively throughout the hotel; elegant bar
and billiard room, cigar stand, palntial
barber shop. and Office and dining room on
first floor.
The dining department. is operated sepa-
rateiy, by the Maggie sistey 8.
The Haynes Palace Studio car is now a. the N.
L. depot and will remain TIL Saturday at noon.
Buy your wines and liquors for the hoii-
days at the California Wine House,
To Stockholders of the Elizabeth Mining
Please take notice that the Elizabeth
Mining company has called upon It's stock
holders for n voluntary loan of ten cents
10c) per share of stock. Stockholders de-
string to contribute will please address l..
M. RuTnsey, president, at St. Louis, Mo-,
without delay.
BY order of the board of trustees.
H.. NJ. Ru MsEY, Prest.
j. ii. DIEcKMAN, Sec'y.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-24

Remember the Haynes car will leave Helena
Saturday at noon. This affords a rare oppor-
tunity of securing a high class of Photographic
work.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-24

Albums albums! albums! The Bee Hive has
the largest display OF albums in the city and
prices are very low.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-24
Rimini stage line

Rimini Stage Line.
The office of the daily stage line to Rimini
is now ut Payne's hotel, Park avenue. To
accommodate passengers the stage will call
each morning at 1880 at Turner's grocery
store, foot of Broadway.
C. e. AKIN, Prop.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-24

The Bee Hive %solicits the trade of Sunday
school and other committees. and are prepared
to fill any and all kinds of orders to suit the
amount of funds to be expen lei. A liberal dis
count allowed on all such orders.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-24

The ~aasignee's sale OF %lsruneil & Co.'s
stock is attracting crowds daily. 1t will
pay you to inspect their offerings
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-24

Tho Bee Hive has q complets line of toys and
holiday goods at pricesto suit all. They guar
ante to sell any goods in their house. cheaper
than any special sale fakes that may be adver-
tipoN &#MTEE HEEE&EE F
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-24

Miss Mary r.. Jactinan gives private
lessons IN shorthand. Room Ii Bailey
block. Special rates TO Dec. 10.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-24

Before purchasing holiday presents Won
Bhould look overtha innsnse stock OF #,
y. Edwards, 10 S. Main street.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-24

The grandest display of holiday goods will (
on exhibition this week at The Bee Hive.