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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-08-16

OF the opening OF tho theatre concluded this
afternoon. after . ball on Thursday night and
. magic lantern exhibition for the children
last night. with lamatinee performance in which
the second act OF Martha" and the balcony
scene in Romeo and juliet" were presented
Patti playing her own roles In each produce
ton. aud Nine. Valda. Nicolini. Signor Novara.
and Durward Lely also taking part
Patti, by the way. Is considering another
American tour. to begin In Now York In Janu-
ary. under Marcus Mayors MANAGEMENT
Frank W. Sanger OF the Broadway Theatre
has beaten the record for long distance theatre
cal contracts He was notified from Australia
by cable a few days ago by James Williamson.
| the American. who has becomeuthe Rreatest
| manager in Australia. that John +. Sheridan.
the English comedian. had made Q great sue
cess In = farce comedy called Bridget O'Brlen.
ESQ.," which is sequel to the well-known ex-
| travaganza called Fun on the Bristol" San
ger has ths week made q contract by cable
| with Sheridan to make . tour In America with
the new piece. and he will meet him In San
Francisco in December.
The Berlin Ia9sbian publishes an alleged
| interview OF the Paris correspondent with
the leading statesman OF one OF tho great
powers" on the p litical situation. As Lord
| Salisbury 10 In Paris the leading statesman 10
understood to be the English Premier. though
| Conservative newspapers hero say that the re-
port contains utterances he would scarcely
have made. Nevertheless. 1t 10 q sound Eng
| li.h view that Is presented In the interview.
Tn. anonymous 8 atesman does not think the
| political situation disluietlDg. aud does not
| believe in The existence OF . treaty between
France and Russia The Gar, he says knows
we'll that the Triple Alliance wishes sincerely
| for pesce. and that therefore q Frspco.l,us-
sian defensive alliance would DO supernuous.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-14
A Good story.

One of the best story-tellers it has been
my good fortune to meet is Lionel Brough,
the English comedian, says the New York
Telegram. He will tell stories and yarns
by the day, the supply being seemingly
inexhaustible. His hearty laugh and
jolly face strongly emphasize his stories.
One of his regulars is the tale about the
~triplets.
1t was at a well-known bar. Jones and
three friends were liquidating, when a mes
senger rushed in and, taking Jones by the
hand, exclaimed:
"My congratulations. Your wife has pre-
sented you with a bouncing boy"
Lets drink to the health of the little
stranger.' shouted the delighted Jones.
They drank. Half an hour later the mes
senger returned, but with less exuberance
than on his previous appearance.
"Well?" exclaimed the anxious Jones.
"It's another boy.n'
Lets drink to the twins..n shouted Jones
Il sickly smile illuminating his features
Again they imbibed. Another thirty min.
utes, and for n third time the messenger
made his appearance, but he knew enough
to stick only his head in the door and OK.
claim:
ITS a girl"
An ashy pallor oyerspreading Jones's
face he gasped:
boys, no drink this time. It's getting
too serious. In going home to stop this
business And he bolted.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-14
A MONUMENT TO THE LIVING,

Few mon live to see their own monu-
ments erected by a grateful people, but
that good fortune has been enjoyed by
the Hon. James II. S. Stranahan, of
Brooklyn, the father of the park system
of that city, and in a thousand and one
ways it's public benefactor. His statue
was unveiled the other day in Prospect
park on his eighty-third birthday, and
the venerable gentleman was present in
perfect health and vigor to receive the
greetings of his fellow citizens and hear
the truthful eulogies pronounced upon
him. The words of the Rev. DR.. r. S.
Storrs on this occasion were so well
chosen, their lesson 30 obvious for other
communities, that we quote them in
part. Speaking of tho many things
done by Mr.. Stranahan for the munich,
pality, DR.. Storrs said:
Great in itself, such a work is. if possible
yet greater in it's influence. 1t becomes al
institute of popular education. 1t puts 6
subtle force of culture into mnltitudes OF
lives. While making homes happier, the
city more dear to those who dwell in it, al
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-14
NEARLY O U INCHES.
A Heavy Rainfall in This Section in the
Past Two Weeks.

A Heavy Rainfall in This Section in the
Past Two Weeks.
The present rainy spell began on May q.
Up to yesterday 3.87 inches of water had
fallen, according to the guage at the Hell
ena weather office, If the rainfall in the
state were reduced to gallons and pounds,
the result would be astounding. One inch
of rainfall means 14.5O0,000 gallons to the
square mile. A fall of 3.S7 inches means
b, 115, 900 gallons to the square mile. A
gallon of water weighs ten pounds. Any
body who has the curiosity to figure the
thing out will see what an enormous ton
mage of water has come come down within
the past two weeks or a little over. A
glance at the figures of rainfall for the
years from 1880 to the present time will
show that if 1891 keeps up Its present gait
it will show the heaviest record in the his
tory of the state since it became the dwell
| ing place of the white man. The record is:
1880, 1919 inches: 1881, 1884 inches; 1882.
10. 80 inches; 1888, 1884 inches; 1884, 1918
inches; 1885, 10.99 inches; 1886, 1876 inches;
1887, 14.O5 inches; 1885,, 1914 inches; 1889,
$40 inches; 1880. $50 inches: 1891, up to
June 13 it has been ten inches, including
snow fall reduced to water measure, and
this, with over six months to go IN. There
is more rain coming" said Sergeant Hobbs,
of the weather Office, yesterday. 'Ihere is
no accounting for this steady rain on any
scientific theory, except that the snow was
later, the season kept cooler, and there was
more moisture to be plecipitated. The
heaviest fall of rain in any June since 1880
was four and one-half inches in 1885. This
June is not half gone and we are nearly up
to that record now"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-14
Wonderful Intelligence of Birds,

DR.. @. G. Abbott says that in experiment.
ing on the intelligence of birds he placed a
number of pieces of woollen yarn-red, yell
low, green, purple and gray in color-near
a tree in which a couple of Baltimore
orioles were building their nest. The pieces
of yarn were all exactly alike except in
color. There WAS TN equal number of
threads of each color, the red
and yellow being purposely placed
on top. The birds chose only the
duller %colors, taking all of the gray
and a few threads of the purple when the
nest was nearly done. Not a single thread
of the red or bright yellow was touched, the
birds seeming to instlnctively know that
such loud colors would make their domicile
too conspicuous. Again he experimental
by girdling the branches upon which nests
were located. causing the leaves to shrlvel
and blow away. Although they had laid
their eggs, the birds invariably left Their
nests. If the nests contained young wher
the leaves dried up, Notwithstanding tn.
exposure, they would feed the little ones
until they were able to take care of them
] selves.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-14
CHARGED WITH FORGERY.
But Only Had Time to Spend Twenty-Five
Cents of the Proceeds.

But Only Had Time to Spend Twenty-Five
Cents of the Proceeds.
A well-dressed man of about 80 years
walked into the Atlas ut about seven O'Clock
last night and asked to have n check for $75,
signed u. F.. Woolman,'' cashed. Tony
Kohldrup looked at the check. which was
apparently all right, and said he would
cash it if the man had it endorsed by w. Ii.
Wilson, manager of the Woolman store.
"Perhaps that would be better.'' said the
young man, and taking the check he left
the place. In u few minutes he returned
with the check endorsed "W. ii. Wilson,
The $50 was promptly paid over on the
check and the man vent away with the
money in his pocket. Investigation
mnde Ii short time nfter showed
that the check was II forgery. Marshal
Sims WAS notified and succeeded in arrest
ing the young man about twenty minutes
after the check was cashed. He gave the
name of Standard at first, but afterwards
admitted TINT his correct name was Lester
Shed. OF lhe $40 gotten at the Atlas, he
had $74.75 left, which was taken charge of
by the police. Shed said he was from Butte
and had only been in Helena about two
days. He claimed to have been n brakeman
and said that his reason for Offering the
! cheek was that no was broke.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-14
Bicycle Club.

At a meeting of the Queen City Wheel
men, held last evening, resolutions were
adopted changing the name of the club to
Helena Wheelmen. and that all who are ad-
mitted to membership in this club shall be
eligible to membership in the League of
American Wheelmen. The club is in n
sound financial condition, and everything
bids fair for a large and prosperous organ
ization. The late rains insure fine roads
for bicycling, from the usual dust.
On Friday evening of this week Il special
meeting will be held at DR.. Waits Office Mt
eight o'clock, sharp, Tor the election of of
Ulcers and sucu other business as may be
brought before the meeting. Propositions
for membership should be handed in to ID.
G. Duorfeldt. ut Parchen's drug store. All
members of the club are requested to be
present.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-14
Freight Rates.

The Union Pacific is prepared not only to
make the same freight rates from Duluth
and West Superior to Montana common
points as are made by northern lines, but
on freight traffic reaching Milwaukee or Chi
cago from the east via the lakes, destined
to Montana common points, will make
and Duluth or West Superior, this route
via Milwaukee or Chicago being much
quicker. E. v. MAZE, General Agent.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-14
rERMs OF ~sunsCRlPTIoN.
HELENA, MONT, JUNE II. 1891.

H-Montanians abroad will always find Tn
DAILY INDEPENDENT on file at their favorite
hotels: Fifth Avenue and Metropolitan, New
York; West, Minneapolis; Baldwin and Palace,
San Francisco; McDermott. Butte; Leland Hotsl,
Springfield. III.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-14
we Call tho Attention

OF our readers to the removal card of DIR.
Essig, dentist, from tho Bailey block to
rooms 51O and oil fifth foor Power block,
where he has fitted up very pleasant offices.
DR.. Essig has had fifteen years of active
practice in his profession, coming from
Detroit, Mich, here. He has proven him
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-14
The McCutcheon Divorce.

Mrs. Clara l.. McCutcheon az soon AZ she
disposes of her household effects, expects
to leave for the east about July l for n rest.
She will make her home in California later.
Mira. McCutcheon states that the grounds
of her application for divorce. were extreme
cruelty. but that she and Col. McCutcheon
nnrt the best of friends. Col. McCItcheon
left Yesterday for eeattle.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-14
Sunday Excursion.

The Northern Pacific railroad will sell
Sunday excursion tickets during the sum-
mer at one fare for the round trip from
Helena to Marysville, Townsend, AIhambra,
Jefferson, Boulder, Avon, Elliston, Deer
Lodge and Warm Springs and return.
Tickets on sale Saturdays and Sundays.
food to return until Monday following.
A. ID. EDGAR, Genl Agt.
CHAs. S. FEE, G. p. and L. A..
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-14

Col. INGERsoLL is for Gresham for
1892. This is highly creditable to the
colonel's courage, but not to his discre-
ton. The name Of Gresham has the
same effect Oh your true Harrisonian
that an incarnadined streamer has on
taurus vulgaris. But it may be that is
why Ingersoll said it.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-14


The wonderful development of Cali
fornia under the operations Of the
Wright law has never been ~equalled in
the same period in any country. Under
the act thirty districts have been organ
lied with an area of over 100000 acres,
sl1, 100000 in bonds have been voted and
about 100000 of bonds have been sold
or exchanged for water rights, and pur-
chasers have been found here, in the
east, and in Europe. The average cost
of putting water on lands in districts
already organized is a little over So an
acre. Without water most of the land
is worth no more than $40 or SIS an
acre. With water its value is increased
at once from 100 to 500 per cent. Many
instances are given in the San Francisco
Chronicle where dry lands not worth
moro than So an acre found ready pur-
chasers at 500 to $500 an acre as soon
as irrigated. Leading capitalists and
bankers of San Francisco give the
opinion in published interviews that ir-
rigation bonds bearing six per cent. in
terest are gilt edge securities, and are
sure to become a very popular invest
ment not only in this country, but in
Europe. The statement that "the dis
trict system of California solves the
problem Of the reclamation of the arid
lands of the vest does not seem too
strong in view of the showing made by
| the state.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-14
and Warren ST;

Helena's best people can testify. We have
no doubt but that all of his former patrons
will follow him to his present location and
that many new ones will he added to his
already large patronage.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-14
Will Arrive To-day.

The following passengers will arrive
here to-day on the west bound Northern
Pacific: W. r. Dutch, Minnie Drury, s. Ii.
Mncomer, II. W. Merchant, G. III. Bosley.
G. T.. Booker, Il. M. Fenwick.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-14
At Private Sale.

From nine to IL M. and from three to
six p. m. until sold, my entire household
furniture, including piano.
G. l.. MnCrTrHFoN.
221 Sixth ave.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-14
Look at This.

Commencing April 5 we will sell all kinds
of chewing and smoking tobaccos at factory
prices. O~PpENHEIMER d ASH,
international Hotel Block.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-14
MONEY AT FIVE PER CENT.

Uncle Sans Remedy for Hard Times for
All Corners.
Money loaned at five per cent. in n
amount, from % cents to $25,O 900, on personal
security, lat the old and reliable loan Office of
Uncle Sam.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-14

Do not fail to avail yourself of the special offers
in scissors. shears and table cutlery at The Bee
Hive this week.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-14

The chicken dinner at the Crystal restaurant
every "Wednesday AID Sunday. is hard to beat.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-14

The envelopes being sold at The Poe Hive for
Coo per box is the greatest bargain ever offered i'll
tplenu.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-14
Here's u Show.

At a bargain, one of the best town lots in
Castle. Must sell within ten days. Adj
dress AT, care Independent.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-14

At u Bargain.
A large stock of untrimmed and trimmed
hats at Mrs. S. A, FISHERS.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-14

The Bee Hive is still rushed with the sale of
their popular sheet music which they are selling
at the nominal price of iOc.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-14

we'll IA more attractive to thoss without, II
becomes a perpetual obiect-lesson. showing
the charm 80 often hidden under the rough
est exteriors of nature, and what n true art
always can do to unfold grace in that which
at first looks common and rough. II touches
thus responsive spirits with a delicate and
strong impulse. Into tho life of multitudes
among ma has such an impulse already gone.
Into the life OF millions uncounted 1t will
60 hereafter. az the swift generations sue
coed each other in the city to which this
pleasure-ground il hereafter to be central.
It will not fail, 1t canno fail--this vital,
animating, inspiring infuence-while the
town continues INT its history goes on.
And still, above all, above even this contin-
ued influence, will be that which proceeds
from the great example given by our friend
of a m~agnanimous public spirit, which looks
into the future and sees possibilities not
commonly discerned; which gives itself
with unwavering faith to the public service;
which works in love. and not for wages;
which bears all, endures all, hopes all. till
the end is accomplished, and which then
retires without q murmur or a sigh, to leave
to others the finished work. Such a spirit
is better TO a city than millions of money.
1t is perhaps specially hard to generate II
sustain it in a town like this, recent in ORR
gin, thronged by fresh, young and change
full populations. To have given an exhibit
ton of it so noble and conspicuous at this
point in our history, will make our friend a
benefactor of the city until the heavens be
no more.
We congratulate him on his great work.
We copuratulato ourselvaa m having lived
in the city with him and having enjoyed,
many of us, his personal friendship. We
are glad to leave this finished and perma-
nent memorial of him, in which the sculp-
tor has set him forth with dextrous skill,
and with a faithfulness which can have
come only from admiring sympathy. We
are glad to know that when all of US shall
have left the earth, those who come after
will Know. as We do, what was his personal
appearance in life, who has touched moth
ing worthy among us which he has not
nobly aided and adorned; whose name will
be connected with other great works, but
whose chief distinction for us is to-day,
and perhaps will continue to be, that he
was rot only the constant promoter, but
the chief founder Of Prospect park. Let
his name be honored while the city contin
ues; while the sun smiles on the beauty
around US; while the stars look down on
what was SO lately a wilderness waste,
which he has TRANSPORTED. And let that
name carry always with it the same impulse
which it now brings to us-an impulse to
wisdom. courage, patience, to personal
character, public virtue, like his to whom
we offer this tribute!
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-14

Mems summer under wear at The Bee Hive at
only SOC Per suit.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-14
Now Is the Time

Now is the time to put plants in your gar
den. Asters, stalks, petunias and all kinds
of plants and cut rose buds in great pro-
fusion at Wells conservatory.
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THE INDEPENDENT

Remittancea at the risk OF subscriber unless
nads ~ Registered letter, check, or postal or OK
press erder. payable to The Independent Pub
ishing Company.
GU-rsrsons desiring the INDEPENDENT served
at their homes or place of business can order by
postal card OK through telephone No. 100. Please
repert Cases Of irregular delivery promptly.
Advertisements, - insure prompt inssrtion,
sheuld be handed In before 8 p. =.
Rejected communications not returnahle un-
less postage 10 enclosed.
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Ten Dollars Reward.

Will be paid to the person giving me the
information that will lead 10 the convic-
ton of tho person that killed my pug dog.
J.. w. SPENCER.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-14

A few years ago there was a lively colony
of blooded young Englishmen enjoying
ranch life in eastern Montana. They were
very fresh and very ignorant concerning
American ways, and the cowboys added to
their ignorance in all possible ways. Among
other things they made the '~Johnnies' be-
lieve that the moss agates along the river
banks were really animals and were most
difficult to kill. The Englishmen
walked along the river for days and fired
at these stones before they found out the
"josh.o
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-12-30

was only delayed, not defeated. He
added that the financial prospects of
the colony were promising and good
reports were received concerning
the harvest.
NAEcPUR, India, Dec. 30.-The
Indian national congress opened
here yesterday. Eight hundred
delegates were present. Expression
of the most earnest love and loyalty
TO Great Britain was made at the
opening. The Marquis of Lans-
downe, viceroy of India, has been
making tour of the country and is
everywhere received with the warm
est expression of loyalty and devo-
ton to the British interests.
OTTAWA, Ont, Dec, 3O.-The
minister of customs has inflicted a
fine of $50 upon Chinaman at Vic
toria, B. c., for endeavoring to de-
fraud the department by personat-
ing another individual, with view
of obtaining permit to return to
Canada.
SYDNEY, N. s., Dec. 30.--Exten-
sive hush fires have swept over the
districts of Albany, Wigga Wigga,
Temora and Nudge, causing
immense damage to crops. A large
number of livestock were burned to
death.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-12-30

Notice Is hereby given that the Hon.
county Court OF Marion county, Oregon.
has duly appointed and commend the
Emeline Cox, deceased. All persons hav.
az claims aERlnst said estate must present
them properly verified 10 mc al my Once.
Room No ~ bush Bank Block, within sin
months ftNm this dale ana al persons
oWlnE said estate are rtQUe. ted to mai &
iinmediate payment Dec. m0er 10. 1891.
seth. r. HAMMER.
Administrator OF The estate OF Emclino Cox.
l2iI5tw
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-12-30
MARKETS.

PORTLAND, Dec. 30.-Wheat val
ley Sl.624 "a $1.65; Walla Walla
$1.574 @ SLIGO.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. SO.-Wheat
buyer, year $1.SOS; season $I.S7B.
CHICAGO, Dec. 30.-At close wheat
was firm; cash, .9Os; jan, .901@s;
May, .955@.96.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-12-30
Final settlement.

Notice 4 hereby given that the under.
signed has lled her tnol aceluot ~ admin,
istfatri4 la the cSiole "a Eiira Xlebernnd
the Hon. (onnty judge has nXed Ihnrs'
day the 2lst day 0f January lSol az the pro.
bate court ofiicc a. the court house n
a, nl. cor oflnsinR any CDiel,tiOns WHY f1id
flnal account should nOs 90 npnrogtd aad
the admlnislFairIx dIschnrre1
ELl4A II NCMPER
ti-il,tf.W
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-12-30
Every Lady Her Own Dress
Maker.

A branch of the Kellogg school OF cutting
win beopened in Salem Ia the near future.
Each scholar can bring In dress for them
selves and Is taught how 20 cut without
renting. Ladies' can get their dresses cut
NkthOut renting at the school Patterns
cut u order warranted 10 fit or no nay
tall and examine. The Kellogg Frt,ncl
Tailor system. For particulars address,
l2l1-lm 81 h. HYDE
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-12-30
WEATHER REPORT.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 30.-Fore-
cast for Oregon and Washington:
Fair in Washington, scattering rains
in Oregon southerly winds.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-12-30
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
REEDS OPERA HOUSE.
Wednesday Eye, Dec. 3Olh.
GRAND CONCERT
BY
MUSICAL ALUMNI CONSERV-
ATORY OF MUSIC, VILLA
METTE UNIVERSITY.

Miss Halle Parrish, Oregon's faVorite
Prima Donna.
Miss Genevieve Hughes, Solo Pianist
assisted in readings and concerted pieces
by Mrs. VIM England, AIRS. Chas. Kelley,
Miss Stratton, Miss Steiner, Miss Harris
Miss Adams, Miss Lulu Smith, Miss Adair,
Miss Chandler. Miss sfafer Miss south.
wick, Mrs. =. Bozorth, Mrs w. II. Bagley,
Mr.. scott hozorth, Mr.. w. IL. Bagley, Prof.
Parvin and others.
The above named talent insures the
gr9andest musical entertainment Of the
season.
Admission, so cents, gallery, Is cents.
Reserved seats at Dearborn's without
extra charge.