The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-22
TIM SHADOWGRAPHER.

OF any other color and twelve
Years OF life I'd bet
That Hunter is mistaken and
I'd undertake to vow
There's nothing in the story Of
McQuaid's an old man now.
When Mount Helena tumbles down
Or the Davis case il won
Or tin plato talk ia ended
Or Slavin stops his fun
Phi then be willing to admit
Providing there's no row
There's something in the rumor Of
McQuald's an old man now.
..L.et's irrigate,'' says the Butte Miner.
Thanks. This is the sort OF suggestion that
ono would expect from Butte, As John
Mcguire is in idaho we will be obliged to
dispense with the usual small bottle.
Col. Reed, the esteemed editor Of the
esteemed Inter Mountain, thinks it Is high
time for the citizens of Helena to adopt
policemen. The policemen Of Helena are
all right. They havs demonstrated their
ability to protect the city and themselves at
different times.
Billy Kay, the we'll known court interpre-
ter, dropped in our office yesterday to learn
the latest society gossip from China. He
was somewhat surprised when he was in
formed by a Foo Chow exchange that five
O'Clock teas in that city are now served at a
quarter after five. During his call Kay
informed US that there is nothing new con-
corning the proposed Irish invasion OF
China. He says there is no time on earth
when a Chinaman cannot whip an Irish
man.
Mr.. David G. Browne, of Fort Benton.
is authority for the statement that Editor
w. II. Todd has disposed of his interest in
the Fort Benton River Press and has re-
turned to his native state, Louisiana. The
genial editor has hosts of Montana friends
within and without the lines of journalism,
who hope that the time ia not distant when
he will return to as. They earnestly hope
he will appreciate the fact that the NOR
asses and bogs Of Louisiana are to the
mountains and a%ltitudinous atmosphere of
Montana as a Justices court suit is to the
Davis will case.
Henry Willard flashed into town last
evening like an electric current and flashed
out with quite the same speed. He did not
even tnd time to drop into the Office and
return the little ten dollar note that he
borrowed q few years ago to pay for the
Mullan tunnel. Il
Do not forget the coming benefit for Off
Ger Grogan. 1t is unnecessary to rehearse
reasons why this brave guardsman of the
public peace should have the biggest benefit
ever given in this town. The story is of
course familiar to all and we should show
our appreciation of his good work BIZ the
purchase of a ticket. The entertainment,
which is under the charge of capable people,
will be worth more than the price. Charlie
Sotero, the Greek nobleman who runs tho
peanut stand in front of the Atlas, pur-
chased a ticket and commented as follows:
Il payee de mon too quick. De once police
WHO hav Rooda nerve getta shot is de gooda
man. l sella de barrel peanut to helpa
him."
His Honor Mayor Kleinschmidt having
shown himself an inventor of very unusual
resources, we suggest that he study out
some system to contine council discussions
to actual business. OF course this would
be rather tough on some of our city states
men who are trying to break into the
Ouiuou OedVcb 6oAdGe, Ous sAcy muSt wait
until their turns come.
Manager Walker, of The Helena, is ex-
hibiting IN his marble eounter a potato of
abnormal development. Mr.. Walker takes
particular pride in showing this vegetable
because it is largely the result of his own
labor. Last year he inaugurated the habit
of rising at five o'clock in the morning and
putting in two hours of good solid work in
the garden before breakfast. He planted
this potato. hoed it and dug it up last Mon
day morning. He is as proud of it as Nc
Kinley of his bill.
Some time ago The INDEPENDENT called
attention to the necessity of a reform
school in this state. Attorney General
Haskell, who is on the board of manage
ment for state prisons, tells us that such an
institution is very badly needed, though
the board is doing all to make such a sub
stitute as education and employment can
provide in the penitentiary. It is pretty
hard to send a boy of any age over the
range. but it seems much worse when you
think that he will be forced to associate
with matured and hardened criminals who
delight in bringing youngsters to their own
level. The Society of the Framers of the
Constitution, which will meet in this city
next month, includes several members of
the legislature and the occasion would be
most opportune for discussion of this sab
ject.