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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-04
ORDERING A WIFE.
"A Candidate Shipped by Return steamer
According to Specifications.

"A Candidate Shipped by Return Steamer
According to Specifications.
Having made his fortune in tho provinces,
q wealthy Frenchman wrote to his business
correspondent in Paris to the following
terms:
"As l have taken a resolution to marry,
and do not find II suitable match out here.
do not fai! to send by the next ship bound
hither e Young lady of tho subjoineu quail
f1cations: Let her he Of nn honest family,
tween 20 and % years of age, of II middle
stature anu we'll proportional; her face
agreeable. her character blameless and her
constitution strong enough to bear the
change of climate; that there may BIO no
occasion to loolt for q second wife because
she same to hand, which must BIO pro-
vidod against as much as possible. Consid-
ering the great distance and the dangers of
the sea. l demand no portion. If she ar
rives here on the conditions stipulated,
with the present letter Endorsed by you, |
hereby engage to marry tho bearer ut If
teen days' sight"
This is n sensible letter, very different
from ordinary billet doux, and it was re-
piled to with punctunlity II in the same
terms. snys the Irish Times.
Among goods sont by his correspondent
was the following item: "a young gentle
woman, 20 years of nge, of tho quality and
shape as conditioned per order, AZ appears
by the atlidsvits and certificates sho has TO
produce"
A few days, We are told, we're devoted to
when the nuptinl ceremony took
place with great maRniiiconce: nor did
boast of a happier couple thnn
tho ono thus singulNrly united"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-04
less than 400 square feet in which to ex-
hibit his great eQljactiou of rnra Altman

less than 400 square feet in which to ex-
hibit his great collection of rare African
chronological specimens. The selection,
which comprises over 1000 carefully Sc
lected specimens, has been formed during
tho last forty years. and is beyond ques-
especially rich in the ancient regal symp-
bols in use among the Zulus. including
sceptres, royal bracelets, which were used
instead of crowns, and other embloms of
hammered silver, of carved and polished
ivory and of rhinoce1os horn. The royal
bracelets are especially interesting. They
arc followed rings made from transverse
sections of huge elephant tusks, and, until
his death, were never taken OF, after once
placed on the arm of the king. There are
also several splendid specimens of the ex-
ceedingly rare and beautiful royal silk
300 and moro yenrs ago. These mantles are
%curiously adorned with broideries of metal
and OF uncut precious stones and of feather
work. Every specimen in the collection is
perfect and unique of its kind.
MIR. Barilusow, of st. Petersburg, Russia,
a dealer in fine oriental goods. intends to
exhibit at the exposition rare carpets.
the far orient. He will furnish a number
OF rooms in rich oriental styles represent
ing the residences Of the wealthy Mahome-
tans OF Asia. and by way of contrast the
tents of tha nomad tribes of the kirguiz
Tartars. Some Of the apartments will be
Bozkara and Chivn styles. The furniture
and decorations for these apartments have
been for the most part collected at great
expense in the remote orient. Suirnow &
Co.. of the same capital. will exhibit a COM
plete suite of apartments of a "Royar' or
wealthy Russian noble of the XII century,
and also the cabin of the rich Russian peas
ant of modern times. Each of these ex-
hibits will be in a separate pavilion Of dis
tinctively Russian architecture. The great
samovar factory Of Toula, Russia, will send
to the exposition a large exhibit of its pro-
ducts. 1t will also erect a great tea saloon
that will be a great reproduction of tho
most luxurious of theBe establishments to
be found in the great cities of Russia in the
carly part of this century.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-04
Could Love AN Editor.

drummer for a certain paper mill met
a sentimental young woman on a Grand
Trunk train going up to Port Huron. and it
was not long before his modest djfidence
SO impressed her that she let him sit beside
her and divide the charming landscape with
her through the same window. After q de-
liRhtful talk of half an hour, says the De-
troit Free Press, he began to refer to him
self and his labor.
"What business are YOU IMP" she in.
quired. nnively.
"The newspaper business he said.
Oh" she twittered. 'how lovely it must
be to be al editor. So much intelligence is
required. Such intellect. Such a compre-
hensivs breadth and knowledge. So much
of all that develops a mans brain and
makes him equally a sc,entist. teacher,
poet, artist, politician and statesman. l
am surs"--and. oh, how softly sweet her
eyes turned upon him-"I am sure l could
love an editor"
Then the modest, difident drummer
kicked his sample case under tho seat and
didn't tell her any better.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-04
Dyspepsia.

That nightmare OF mans ex%is.oncc which
makes food q mockoty and hanishes slccu
from weary eyes, readily yislds to TIM no
sent influence of tho colebintsd English
Dnnuolion Tonic. 1t tones M tho digestive
organs, restores the appetite, makes ns-
similntlon OF food possible and inyigorntos
81 pOr bottle.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-04
Ruek!en'a xrnica Snlys.

The best aslve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sorsa, ulcers. salt rheum, fever
Eoros. letter, chspped hands. chilblnins,
corns and all skin sluptiont, and positively
cures piles or NO gay required. It is guar
antsed to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per. box. For
sale by b. s. Hale i 90.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-04
A SEVEN-F FOOT SEA BASS.

1t Was Caught In the Pac,Ao and Weighed
Four Hundred Pounds.
A largo crowd on the noon ferryboat col
lected about ono OF tho trunk carts yestor-
day. attracted by y hugo md queer fsh that
was extended along tho frame Of the truck,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-04

NOTICE no CONFECTIONERY WILL
~ DO received by the undersigned until March
! lsa2. for tho construction Of twenty miles of OK
tension ef tho West Hallatin irrigation compa.
ny's canal in tho West Galtatin valley, Gallalin
county, Montana, hlda should state price per
cabioYard for earth, rock and gravel separately.
Specifications otto may DO obtained at tho office Of
A. Il. CUMMING,
Engineer W. q, Irr. Co. Helena. Mont.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-04

WI justly claim to carry the largest
Wv stock and most extensive variety of
Children's S hoes in the city. Also that we
sell them at closer margins, and give special
attention to fitting children properly. Bring
in the whole family.
The morning call., 1892-12-30
The Woodward Forgery.

A young man named Marine Woodward
has been on trial the last tive days before
Judge Wallace ON an information. Tor
forgery. :.
The information charges that on April 2S
last he forged the name of Luigi Raffetti.
an Oakland saloon-keeper. 70 a promiss ~
note for S565 s3
The case was given to- the jury at4 o'eIocE.
Hah an hour later they returned into court
tor dItional instructions and again retired
Shortly after o'clock the foreman of the
jury announced that q verdict had been
agreed upon, and Deputy Sheriff was dis.
patched tor Judge Wallace. 1t was nearly
10 o'clock when the deputy retarned and
reported that the Judge could not be. found:
The jurors were taken to the Baldwin Hotel
anu locked up fer the night.
The morning call., 1892-12-30
The Viticuitura. Displav.

The ViticulturaI Commission met yester-
day and had a prolonged session at their
headquarters. Now that the commission
has been accorded a fairly sufficient space
In which to exhibit the prod sets of -Califor-
Sia vineyards they are manifesting great in
terest and displaying unusual energy to the
end that the display may be a csedit to
themselves as well as adequate 10 the i'm =
p0rtance OF .nat interest.
The higher prices that wine is bringing is
also en- ucouraging them. They believe that
the darkest hours of the industry have
passed away, and are confident that light Is
beginning To break.
The business of yesterday was con sulta-
tion With local artist as TO the best plan
Tor arranging the display. Opinions were
exchanged and the artist was engaged to
submit plans. The requirements are tnat
the plan adopted shall be artistic as well as
attractive, and altOgether the best that can.
be devised. No result was arrived at and
further time was allowed
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POLITICAL ASPIRANTS.
Candidates for the tiarbor Board and
for Supreme Justice.

for Supreme Justice.
There Is great activity among city officials
elect and plaee-hnnters. The Incoming
Board OF Supervisors held another meeting
IN Pioneer Hall last night and informally
discussed applications Tor positions. The
new city fathers do not hesitate in giving
all to understand that thew will not be die
tated 10 by any of the Democratic leaders,
the advisory and executive committees not
barred. The appointments so far decided
UPON have been OF the new boards own
Selection. The principal contest among
local office-Seekers is over the superinten-
deRey of the House OF Correction Among
the chief candidates for this fat position are
Charles Giloea, Captain Samuel Deal and
Charles MeGTeevey. OF AIeGreevey it is
saln that owing 10 bis peculiar practices
during the last Democratic primary he is
our OF the race. James Silk would also like
TO secure the billet. -:
Already there is a scramble to succeed
the late Supreme Justice Sharpsteifl
Among the candidates in. this city men,
toned are Superior Judges Slack and Hunt
anu eX-j ndge James A. " aymire. Iii may
be seIne time. however, before Governor
Aarkh ham, who has the appoint tive power,
gives the matter any consideration. In
order 70 expedite matters in the Supreme
Court II Is Claimed that the seventh Justice
tS hNSNoSuAes 0ldu9 aHgtIe WHO cit1Hl 10
know say that the Governor will be largely
influenced by geographical considerations
III making the appointment. and that he
Will probably select some Jnrist from his
own SECTION OF the State-Los Angeles
County. At present the Supreme bench
has no representative from the southern
part OF the State. 1t is, therefore possible
that II a Southern Californian is selected il
will be rendered 10 either Judge Walter
Van DYKE or Judge W. Fl. Clarke Of Los
Angeles.
There are two candidates who are each
willing to succeed Charles o. Alexander
whose term in The Harbor Commission ex-
pires with the present year. Those whoare
trying so induce the Governor to appoint
them are Irvine Graham and Timothy Sui
hvan. The last mentioned took an active
part with the Non-Partisans during the re-.
cent eau paIgn, and bis chances are consid-
ered very good.
There is much speculation In reference
70 Legislative committees and appointments.
4 W. II. Shan ahan Will probably receive
the Speakership Of the Assembly, although
doc" Mathews and I. Il. Gould of Nerced
are also anxious TO preside over the lower
house.
Lieutenant Governor Reddirk said yester-
day that he had not mace any selections for
Senatorial committees vet.
Among the candidates for sergaant-at-
arms of the Assembly are Sidney Lacey of
Los Angeles, I. L. Healey of this city and
Ex-senator Mead. For sergeant-at-arms of
the Senate the principal candidates are NJ.
u Smith OF tbis city and Thomas Rogers 0f
1uiare.
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examining some lots near the park which
he thought of buying. That is The last his
friend has. seen or heard OF him..
While running about tile city Zeihner
often cautioned Kuhn against going into
dives or playing any games with strange
men and also cautioned bis companion
against drinking too much. For. this rea-
ticed TO some lonely spot near the park and
there murdered and robbed. The police
have beer notified and are a. work on the
case. Kuhn furnishes the following ce-
scripti0n Of Zsihner:
The missing man is ~ years of age, 3 feet
inches IN height, weighs about 160 pounds.
has dark hair and mustacne, and when he
disappeared was dressed in dark gray sui'
and black slouch hat. he had ne friends
or relatives in this city whom he could be
visiting so there is every reason to believe
that he has met with foul play.
The morning call., 1892-12-30
Iahnr Notes

The annual election of the Brewery
Workmen's Union of the Pacific Coast is
now in progress, the San Francisco polls
being closed last night at Il o'cIock.
statement to the effect that Alfred
Fuhrman, the secretary OF the union, was
to bs retired and another gentleman elected
In MS place, which recently appeared in an
evening paper, was denied By all those
present
When the returns OF the San Francisco
union were counted it was found that
Thurman was the choice by q two-thirds
maJnrity, bui as all the. unions of the coast
have vote IN the matter, this result may be
changed.
Mr.. Fuhrman has held the office for some
years, and his friends are confident that he
viii be reelected without any great oppn-
sition.
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SMALL TALES OF A BIG CITY.

The Faik Brown case was up again before
Judge Love yesterday afternoon and: the de
fsase comDlsteG H. case by pFoVislg the bad
character OF + "a. DOian the principal witness
Tor The prosecutions. The Judge took the case
under amusement until II eseiack Today.
Judge Ross rendered an opinion yesterday In
Tire United States District Court Ia lie case Of
CbaTles ChttIendcu, owner OF the varht VIII re
wings, against the steamer I. c Walker Chit
tendeD claimed that while his yacht was moored
al The Ciay-street whaTf The steamer came and
Tied 10 make landing, and in doiag so col
ltaed With The yacht and DANA ged he! badly
The Judge however, decided that the yacht had
not Deen properly fastened anu dismissed ene
sui.
The San Francisco Turn Vareln met on
wednesday evening last and elected The follow
lug board OF officers for ihe next six months:
John Simmer, president; =. Marks vice. presi-
GENT; ID SIieber. recording secretary; L. Mutt
lei. corresponding secretary; Henry PlanG
treasurer; L. Cook, GnaRcieT; +. WiIlenbriuk
1rst leader; C. rs kaul, second leader; B.
haumstars, sergeaut-at-arms; Il. Hanike, first
librarian; W BlackmAn. second librarian
trustees-N. Plaeeman and a HagedoTn
The morning call., 1892-12-30
A. cHRISTMAsTIDE. ..FETE.
A Junior Society in the First Christian
=: Church Olives an Entertainment


On Septembef.4 4 last the First Christian
Church. on Twelfth street,. near Howard,
.decided upon new plan OF aetien TO keen
the young folks. principally members Of the
.iSnnday-sehool, Interested In the Christian
,EndeRyoT Society. -
= There had always been more or less
f,midity displayed by The younger Of these
members in regard to. speaking or even
reading before the Older people OF the regu.
lar y. p SC: E.. and 10 crcumYemt this
evil g junior society was formed, with Miss
Lille ThrelfaI as: the, first president -
T.: Tie soofeiy has steadily increased lin
numbers. anu BOW has twea ty-five names. OH
the roll. ::
Last night the first social and entertain
ment was held II was partially a Christ
mas fete and was grand success.
:. The pr0gTamIn6 was as f0llOws:: Chorus
= Little Lights" By the society, recitation,
Mildred ferguson; VOCAL. solo, Carlton
:Threlfali; dialogue, Mother G0ose's Aiel6-
dies by six OF the members reeitatiof
Hattie Collin :: recitalion, Eddie Meyers :
Albert Bower =
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: wills Filed for Probate.

:: The will of Nathaniel Curry. fled for
: probate. directs .that bisestate shall not be
distributed until. the youngest child, now:
two years did, shall arrive at legal age:
The income. meanwhile SO far as necessary
shall be used for the SUPPORT of his wife and
five children. Tesiatof beqneafhs $50. n
month tn: his 'brotheErin-law, Thomas
Graham; TO Christiana Keller and Robert
:. II: .Murry, $500 each to his widow, lsabella
Jane. So, ,000 cash and third of MS land in
Oregon the remainder of the estate to be
equally divided among the children.
James kernal beaueaths his es tate. valued
al S10,e00, TO his wife; Marin Antania, hFs
X daughter Matilda and his aunt; Louisa SaIf-
chez, oae-third TO each.
f. Emil Aubinaud makes several small be-
quests to friends and the residue of his es-
tate TO his son Albert. Il ne estate consists
+ of "a half interest in the pharmacy at the
corner Of CLAY and KsaTny slrfpss
The morning call., 1892-12-30
LURED TO THE SAND DUNES.
The Probable Fate of a Missing Man
of Money.

Ii is probable that an other man has fallen
victim 10 the thugs that infest the sana
dunes. hills and valleys in the neighborhood
of Goiden Gats Park and the Cliff House
and rob the unwary by the shell game OF
slnng shot. whichever comes easiest. IL is
peiieved by those best posted that many OF
the so-called suicides whose bodies are
found IN and around the park are men who
have been murdered for their money or be-
cause 1t was believed by the thieves that
they had money.
Inc latest case is that Of a German named
Zeihner. who came to this city from Will
lows, Glenh County, on December I2 last in
company with one Andreas Kuhn. friend
The tive put up at the Elcho House on Mar
Ret street. and after visit around town
1shinef. VINO nad 500 IN coin and s'casb-
ier's draft" on d Portland bank for sa5aa
tod his friend that he believed me w0sld
locate in this city and invest his inupev IN
lots adjoining the park. On last Tuesday
Ae Inner left the Eicfo House early In the
morning iof the purpose Of going cut aud
The morning call., 1892-12-30
The Pope Reception.

The reception to Colonel Albert a. Pepe,
to be given BY the San Francisco Bicycle
Club tonight, bids fair to be an i'm portant
social event. Colonel Pope has done nore
than any other man in America toward the
Improvement of the. eeuniry,s highways.
MesSrs- Allen and Saehtleben, the .ound-
the-Werid hiryclists. will also be the guests
OF the CLUB this evening. Wheelnien fr0nl
points as FAR away As San Jose aud Sacra-
mento have Promised 20 be. present.
The morning call., 1892-12-30
Three Heavy Damage Suit :

: Mrs. Mary Mcbride has filed complaint
against the SutfeT-street Railway Company
ASKING SIC, 100 damages for injuries sus-
tanned by being suddenly thrown down
while attempting. on September Is, to board
q car at Polk and California streets.
!: On the 7lh inst. John HAYES. while cross
ing Howard street, was killed by a car
dummy. :. His widow. Mary, and lis dlaugf-
ber.: Josephine, have instituted suit for
Sc, 600 damages against. the Omnibus Cable
Company on account Of stie casualty.
= Henry Estoum. willie working in the
power house of the San Francisco ana San
Mateo Railway Company. on September III
last, had his left hand crushed. he has
sued the CORPORATION for SO IfSO damagas
The morning call., 1892-12-30
JUr1PED INTO JAIL.
The Drunken Exploit of a rlan From
faileio

Something like the dull and sickeninp
ihnd that used to be heard by newspaper
writers and other in eygone ages. startled
Sergeant Bidm ell in the City PriseE last
night. The sopnd came from the paved
courtyard In the center Of the old hall and
the sergeant Tearing that prisoner had
escaped. ran to the place and found a man
sprsaling upon the stones
The man was fearInlly and wonderfully
drunk. and said that he had been pursued
INTO the building. and Ia order to esca pe
had jumped over the railing io the carridor
OF the hrst hooT down into the court OF the
prison. Ee said his name was Thomas
Nurphy and that he lived at Vallejo. he
was given sedaiive and placed In O CELL
The morning call., 1892-12-30
lie look a Free Ride.

damas Williams. a young hoodlum. stole
morse and buggy last night from In front
oi mouse on Howard street and started of
/ TO take ride-
LIE route was out Howard street, and all
ven wen until he arrived at the conner of
twentieth street, where he nj. ,ha airaady
tired horse with the whip and the aI,imaI
sweryea 10 one side. throwing tine bngvv
over and landing Williams in the mud
lie was taken to the Sevenfeenib-stree,
station Dy couple af police officers. who
afterward tried TO find an owner fn- az, az
rig: pnt had not succeeded at late hour
Ihe horse Is a small bay animal with n
white spot on its back. and the buggy an
ordinary business rig with a robe Ia n
Sick headaches promptly cured by
The morning call., 1892-12-30
Lion and Eagle ar the Tint.

( During the present month about 100000
worth Of English soyereigns has been re-
ceived al the Mint for remlnting into United
States gold coin. One assignment OF 100000
wasrsceIyed from bank 10 this city De-
cember %.
This coin, consisting of English sover-
eigns; was All minfed in Sydney, n. S. w.
The coin Is received at the mint at its exact
value 10 pure eoin. English gold coin is
.9l6x fine and American coin 900 fine. Suf-
ficient copper is added m feminting to re-
duce the coin 10 1.-THE United States standard
or vaiHe.
The English coin mentioned was received
from shippers of this city and through the
banks to be refniRted into United States
CURRENCY
The morning call., 1892-12-30
Berkeley.

|. Professor : Bernard Moses has returned
| from visit Of inspection to the preparatory
schools IN the northern part Of the State.
The. poundmaster Of Berkeley has en-
ioyed anything but a sinecuEe in his offiee.
The latest was an attack ON the pound by
ons George e. B0ddiker OF Sobfante witiF
an AK BQHRamaster Anderson has had
Boddiker arres ted, and he Will be tried be-
fore jHstice RepweIG. today
The 1nySncibles will play the Berkeley
High School eleven neXt Monday at the
university campus. The game was to have
come Of last Aenday. bGs was postponed
owing TO the rain -:
The morning call., 1892-12-30
A Generous Parish.

The Episcopal Church Of CsIifornia has
fund for extending aid and assistance to
the infirm and aged clergy who have be-
ecme incapacitated from active duty. Three
clergy who have served their church all
their working lives are provided for either
partially or entirely. II has been part of
Iae Law u the diocese that : collection
The morning call., 1892-12-30
Town ToD;rs

And tales from "Town Topics. are for sale nv.
r. c. Hiiber, Palace HoIel. San Francisco, Cal.
W. l. Calisaer. Baldwin Hotel. san francisco,
Cal
": E, Price, 1908 A,arket ST., San Francisco,
rlerson Bros 225 Kearny St. san Francisco,
A Al. Robertson, 126 Post St, San Frapcisco,
e. Beach ESQ., 1o7 Montgomery ST.. san Eran,
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Iercules''
BOYS Suits at e'k';zz,e;',z;.,s:5soy e;
S4.75,
: - .: - -;
Worth $e.z5.

@< he's Hercules Suits are the kind for which
mothers have longed and fathers have sighed when
: ',fEeara and tear SO quickly brought around the
necessity Of another suit for that boy"
Parents will appreciate the 'Hercu1es,' as it
+ hasa 'caya1ry' seat and cavalry knees, which
means double thiclSness of cloth at those" parts
Where. he hardest wear comes.
Suits come. in Pleated Blouses and rolling
collars. style are very tasty and their dura-
;. .blllty VIII prove blessing. to your purse. For
: ages to:I4..
ss Mail Orders promptly and carefully filed.
Samples Catalogues Rules sel-easurement