The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-18

HeIHDVEh from tu0 W61t W0Ec OOu4xS0auleU
Van Setback and Gunther from wisconsin.
They lived In adjoing districts and during
their congressional life were Groat chums.
One time whenVan Hchaick was called home
on business he asked aunther to look after
his mail during his absence. This work
was very carefully attended to by his
friend. One day \ letter cams TO Van
Schaick from n constituent Of Gunther's.
The writer went Oh to say that for some
months no had been endeavoring to get
his congressman to look after a matter of
some local Importance, but thus far had
been unable to receive even an answer to
his repeated requests. He was satisfied tina I
Gunther was a maj Of very ordinary Cali-
bre, unfit for the position and unworthy of
his constituency. Under these circum-
stances he felt obliged to call on Congress-
man Van Schaick for assistance in the mat
ter. In the absence Of Van Schaick,
Gunther. Of course. replied Il the
letter. He informed the writer
that he would have nothing to do
with the matter. He knew Gunther we'll,
and took pleasure in saying that he was
generally recognized az one OF the ablest
leaders in congress-. In fact, his name had
already been mentioned in connection with
a nomination for the vice-presidency. He
was sure that the writer was either a sore
head or very ignorant man. Van Schaick's
name was of course signed to the letter.
When the affair got out it soon became a
standing joke in Washington.
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Wit hout mentioning names, I imagine
there will be no difficulty in recognizing
the subject Of several rather amusing expe-
riences in this city during the last month.
He may or may not have a foreign title, 80
therefore l will call him simply the baron.
He is tall, 'finely-built and wears a we'll
groomed blonde beard. While lacking any
degree of profound knowledge, he is a pleas
ant fellow in a social way until he attempts
to turn an acquaintance to his own use. That
he is a real live baron scarcely admits of
doubt. since he carries a beautiful
foreign lisp and a depleted
pocket book. Small wonder, therefore,
that his arrival should produce a pretty
little fiutter in the circles Of feminine COS
sip. He was courted and talked to and
iattered until he imagined himself we'll on
the road to a real baronetcy. After he had
been in town some time his popularity
among the young bloods decreased with his
repeated demands for small loans, and
finally his situation became extremely m
barrassinR.
He had apartments at the swell Helena,
and he lived as only a man can live when
he is at that popular hostlery. Big dinners,
extra service and fine wines cost money as
the baron found out later. After a months
run it was gently intimated by the obliginR
manager, Mr.. Wiley, that it costs money to
a hotel. This point was conceded by
baron, who bargained to settle at a
stipulated time. The time arrived and he
to respond. Then smother unkept
was made. Finally, about two
weeks ago, at an early hour one morning,
baron On going to his room was sur
prised to find the door locked from the in
side. As his brain was somewhat fuddled
might have made a mistake of some sort
30 he walked down stairs to the office desk.
II now not what is re matter" he
in a deep bass voice. II cannot
70 room to my door,"
II could have told you that before you
vent up blandly explained the night
clerk, Mr.. Sicily
But all Of the tings l wear are in re I
'Som." g
Eyes, and l guess they will stay there un- g
ii you come down with the long green for {
1our board.' responded Skel. I
The poor baron Was broken hearted.
only one suit Of clothes. a white vest
an overcoat he removed to the Grand +
where he remained over right. The !
lext night he passed wandering about the
<ran<u aud tho rovk DIV ha fortupafalv .
a friend who gave him enough money j
go back on the rancho. c
tn c
One incident of his baronic and baromet- 9
ic career will illustrate his admirable gift r
If nerve. One evening he took q party of v
,welve people to a late supper at an up town {
'estaurant. The fact that he did not have
|. sou in his pocket did not disturb the b
charming hospitality. When the /
ime came to settle he simply borrowed S12 f
rom one of the walters and paid the bill f
ike a millionaire. +
m {
The prospect of a real live political sensa- q
in the daily Harrison has caused a pro- q
found sensation in all parts of the globe
forthcoming of this surprise has been
20 we'll advertised by the daily II. H. that Z
The reichstag suspended business last even :
ing until tomorrow in order that nothing !
interrupt the news from Helena. r
members of that distinguished body 6
assembled at the emperor's palace this r
morning to receive bulletins as the matter .
set stick by stick in the Office across ,
The way. Even the king of siam, who had !
a date to witness the execution of twelve !
men between the hours of 10 and two to-day, -,
postponed the affair until Mr.. Harrison's big I
should become known. Short =
Bull, it is said, has sent orders to the mes ,
siah to stand back until it is definitely !
known whether the entire political system ,
of the country will tip over or not. The .
great statesmen of the world are naturally =,
greatly interested in the outcome, and il b,
has leaked out that several interesting dis ,
patches were received last evening in the
Office of the daily IL. Among them we're ,
these: u.
MARLBOROUGH HousE, Jan. II.
Lord X. b. Harrison: What is il. old
man? No moneying, now, for you know / !
can tell several interesting Incidents N.Y. .
self. WALES.
HoUsE OF Commons, Jan. II.
Sir Russell Buncombe Harrison: Can
you give me the tip? OF course you under