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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-23

TIE brief photographic announcement
OF the pardon Of AUSTIN 3. Bid
we'll by the English government
recalls the history OF the largest,
most famous and most daring
forgery ever known in criminal his.
tory. George Bidwell and his brother
Austin were two bright young Ameri-
cans, born Of good parentage and we'll
raised in this country. Both went wrong
and entered into the study OF crime as a
fine art to increase their worldly fortunes.
After a series Of interesting exploits in
this country, in company with Others,
who were almost as intelligent and
nervv, they went to England to carry
their success to higher degree. BY a
careful study of exchange methods em-
ployed by the Bank Of England, they
found the simplest loophole, through
which they commenced a series Of gi-.
gantic forgeries. Thousands Of pounds
were stolen from this famous institu-
tion before their methods were discov-
cred, and the criminals were found only
after a considerable period. George
Bldwell and his brother were sentenced
to life Imprisonment, and the others
were accorded different degrees Of pun
ishment. After serving a long term,
George was p%ardoned, through the inter
vention Of prominent Americans, includ-
ing Charles Dudley Warner, Mark Twain
and others. After his release he com
menced working for the pardon OF his
brother Austin, and the work has con
tinued, with tho aid Of others, until q
successful issue has been reached. To
accomplish this he wrote a life history
Of remarkable interest. This, presuma=
bly,, ends the story of a criminal career
that will live in history 50 long as crime
lauta " "@H% ""&Y %" "4
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-23
THE sHADOWGRAPHER.

China Tom received a check Sunday from
an old dcbter drawn on tho Frat National
bank, Of Shanghai, Al he deolinos to ex-
plain tho circumstances We are lod to be-
lisve that tho money waR Loaned to beat q
game Of some sort of chance. The inquiry,
however, will not be pushed, no II ID
nobody's business but Toms. He was 10
gratifled ON the receipt Of tho money that
he Immediately opened u bottle OF wine,
which offered good cheer to his friends
while it lasted. He went to one Of the
leading banks to cash the chack and found
the door locked. His face wore \ puzzled
air until he met the ever obliging and good
hnmored teller. It was then 10 O'Clock.
"Floine time 90 to 'lok,'' said Tom, glat-
ing at Hershfsld's clock.
whats this matter with you,'' said the
teller.
What's mnlly mo. ~nolincs mally me.
What's maliy you, you no go to 'lok. You no
good. Hab China oheck. Go down to
bank, do look. Whs's mally?'
Don't you know that the banks are
closed to-day? This is W~ashincton's birth
day."
"Mho 'L1ashingtonY
WY ~ . VAO 10VASA VI AAO 0OuAsAys
See?n'
"Me NO see. Washington hell big man,
keep banks close. keep China Tom bloke
all time. He own Melioa?'
mo, he's only the father Of it"
Him say Chinaman no good. eh? All
same Butte. Where Lis Washington live?
lie live in Butter
mo, he is dead; been dead for more than
4 hundred years"
"4lo on. Shut bank for man dead, Oh?
Keep China Toms money, wha' aor?"
Come around tomorrow and you'll got
your money, if the checks good
"Chscks all light. Tom. he bloke, wan
none now. Washington, no Washington.
Mclean man in China, he 20 to bank, got
check, get money. No dead Washington
stop him. Difflunt in Melica. Bank no
got money, say Chinaman, no lun bank to-
day. man dead name darlington. No fool
China Tom, he been in Helena too long.
You pay to-day?"
No"
All light. China Tom get you look up
10 night" concluded the Chlnaman in an
angry tone, as he started to find Col.
Botkiu. +
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-23
QUIPS AND QUIRKS.

man full of spirits is not naturally
given to sober reflection. Life. ~
A man IN a peck of trouble is in a meas.
ure to be pitied.-Texas Siftines.
The dressmaker deals in figures rather
than facts.-Washington Star.
The greatest need of girls schools is
principals, not meE.-Elmira Gazette.
If a mule we're to have frost-bitten ears it
would be Il great NATURALIZATION Journal.
A man without money lis not worth a
rap to the spiritual medium. boston Bull
letir. -
It's all up with the l%andlubber when he
takes his first sea voyage. -Binghamton
Republican.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-23

THE democratic delegates Of New
York state were instructed at yester-
days convention to vote for Hill al Chi
cago, but that is the extent of his vic
tory. He will not be nominated for
president, because the national demo-
cratic party believes in fair play and
honest democracy. The contention WAS
called at a date earlier than ever before
known in the history Of New York, be-
cause Senator Hill wanted a "cinch" on
the delegation. He knew that serious
differences in the party would be Gre
ated by such action, and that success in
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-23

Nor a vacant seat was found at the
meeting Of the Hendricks club in the
new rooms last evening. 1t was an en-
thusiastlc gathering of democratic
workers. The speeches of Mr.. Walsh,
Gen. Nolan, Judge Clements and Mr..
Davis were spirited and intelligent dis
cussions of live issues of the day and
were well received. The members of
the club propose to make an aggressive
fight from now until after the fall cleo
ton; and it may be safely predicted
that their work will show satisfactory
results.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-23

The swarm of republican candidates
that has appeared since Blaine's d%eolina-
ton ought to be evidence that the con-
v%ention at Minneapolis will not be as
one-sided as the Harrison people would
have us believe.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-23
the state might be endangered. BY hi

the state might be endangered. BY his
policy New York will receive much less
attention IN the national convention
than in previous years. Like the typ
ical western man, tho western demo-
crat is strikingly independents forming
and asserting his views. He will main
tain his reputation IN this direction at
the democratic national convention in
June.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-23
serene.

The Helena Journal protests against
free wool, is afraid to argue for free sill
YER, and fails to explain why the prices
of both commodities have reached the
lowest figures under the Harrison adj
ministratlon. @ @@-@@ .@
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-23

So VIcE-PREs1DENr MORTON is to ap-
pear in the arena Of presidential candi-
dates? 1t is quite evident that certain
republican managers have not over
looked the vaiue of the "barrel'' as an
issue in the coming campaign.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-23
Presto con tuoco.
Hazel Kirke."

The Catholic society. whose
work has received many commendatory
notices, will produce the great emotional
drama, Hazel Kltke." OF the amateur
talent comprising this organization nothing
can be said only in this highest praise. The
dramatic ability exhibited ia of the highest
merit, and our people should extend them
the patronage that the society so we'll de-
serves.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-23

The retirement of Prince Russell
from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Weekly
may be taken as an indication that his
time, during the coming year, will be
devoted to retaining the old gentleman
in the presidential chair.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-23

ANDREW CARNEGIE's statement that
the Mckinley bill has been a blessing to
the country would carry more weight if
it came from another man. OF course
the Mckinley bill has been a blessing
to the Carnegies.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-23
Fast Running.

The Great Northern lenves Helena at lilo
a. M, and makes several hours quicker
time than any other line to st. Paul. Chi
cago, and all eastern pointp.
They run palace dining and s~leepinp cars;
also free colonist slespers. Ticket office.
No. g.. Main street. b. III. LANGLEY
General Ticket agent.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-23

IT seems that wo were wrong about
that proposed capitol" building. It is
now said to be apicture OF Marcus Days
dog house. @
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-23
The rolmie Concert This Evening.

OF this great artist we clip the following
from the Spokane Chronicles A large and
enthusiastic audience assembled in Temple
court hall last evening on the occasion of
Mr.. Robert Tolmis's second piano recital,
this time under the auspices of the Ladies
musical. All were again delighted with the
power and expression Of his PLAYING, which
is said to strongly resemble Rubinstein, by
those in Spokane who have been so for
tunats rs to hear the great mpos
Music lovers have had Il season of rare en-
joyment in hearing the gifted pianist and
nave fully appreciated the pleasure.
Mr.. Tolmie will render the following pro-
aramme this evening at Ming's opera house
Allegro. echerZO. Menuotto.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-23

The Denver News suggests a grand
free silver train from Z Nvcr to the Chi
cago convention. Montana ought to
furnish Il bigger and better train than
Colorado, for the reason that this is not
only the greatest silver producing state
in the union, but a democratic state as
we'll
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-23

ONE of the tri-weekly South Amer
Guatemala, was quietly suppressed by
killing the leader, who, cur:ously
enough, was the only revolter. A revo-
luton in South America is q pleasant
recreation, but dangerous unless the
caste for the performance is complete.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-23

The decapitation of $50 heads from
the list of the 400" has caused much
wailing and crashing Of teeth in that
exclusive set, but High Executioner
Ward McAllister is still secure and
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-23

If it Is true that the prince of Wales
will visit the United States, Montana
will extend a cordial invitation to his
royal %highness. Should he visit this
state it is suggested that he will save
excess baggage rates. by leaving his
baccarat layout in Dakota, where such
things are unknown.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-23

SENATOR HILL was an easy winner in
the New York state convention yester-
day, but will be distanced at Chicago,
where he will be outclassed.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-23

The Emperor William will visit the
Worlds fair next year, providing he IAN
be assured that the German empire will
not disintegrate during his absence.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-23

A FEW plain words concerning that
McNally incident are expected from you
at to-night's council meeting, Mr..
Mayor.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-23

The New York Sun, which has often
shown lack OF wisdom in political affairs,
is sensible in hanging on to Slupsky
until Senator Hill is disposed of at
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-23

Rush, push, drive the auditorium to
early completion.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-23
HELENA, MONT. FEB. %, 1892.

~ Msntanian. abroad will always 6ad Tux
DAILY INDEPENDENT ON ila At their fxvorite
hotels: Fifth Avenue and Metropolitan. New
York; West, Minneapolis: Baldwin and Palace,
San Francisco; NcDernett. Butte; Leland Hotel,
springfield. Ill.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-23
THE WEATHEK

Reported for The INDEPENDENT daily by =. ].
Glass, United States observer.
300 3. m. 500 p. IN.
R.rcuater so. 0Sl N.1T8
Temnarnture 344 500
Wind...... ............. sw- 8 sw- 8
Precipitation, .02.
Minimum temperature. $40.
Maximum Temperature. l4.G.
Forecast: Fair: cooler.
HELENA. Mont, Feb. q, 1892. -..-a.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-23

Is for sale by the Grocer in front of
whose store he is standing. Ask
your Grocer for a sack of the cele.
brated Diamond Patent.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-06-24
A NOVEL CUSHION.

A funny story is told of some of the
monkeys in Lincoln Park, Chicago.
The cage containing white rats had
stood for a long time near the monkey
cage, and 'hs monkeys lad displayed
much curiosity and interest in their
ncighbors. Ono day by way Of OK
pertinent, the keeper put large white
rat into the monkey cage. The mon
keys screamed with delight, and after
few days observation of their ncw
comrodc lli6y Undo fast friends with
him. slroking his fur, fondling him in
their arms and sharing their food with
him, even picking out choice bits for
his special benefit
One day new idea seemed to strike
the oldest money. lie put tho rat
from his arms gently Upon the floor
and cahliohS'y sat down upon it. The
rat did not move, nor seem TO Object
TO the new use 10 which lie was placed
and the monkey chartered with delight
at his soft cushion. He allowed the
rest of the IN nkcys 10 try the novel
scat, and they all seemed equally
l'lc sed.
From That time the rats destiny was
settled. lie was in constan use as o
sofn. aid tliB lnoiikeys Violently Ie-
sented md opposed dHS attempt at his
removal. They never injured the rat
in any way, nor did he seem TO be the
wore for the peculiar use to which lie
was put, so the keepers allowed him
to remain. 1t was said to DO a COM
mon sight, SO long as the rat was
there, TO see a ,lcmurc monkey seated
upon It's back. Y. News,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-06-24
FUNERAL THIEVES
the Very Lowest Grade of All the Grim
iHal Glass

the Very Lowest Grade of All the CriIn-
isnl Glass.
Criminals have as many grades ~ rei
speciality among themselves as has
the moral portion Of the community.
They, too, have their "400, their upper
ten, their middle grade lawbreakers,
AMI then the very dregs Of the thieving
elass, fnd wy down in the scale, be-
heath the contempt Of even the humbll
burglar, the lowly pickTocket, Jnl
the contempt bic hat rack sneak,
stands, lone and forsaken by all evil
doers the funeral hicf." The funeral
thief" is the Ioltroon Of the criminal
classes Little conscience az mcst thieves
possesa. no roseosses tho least.
He shrinks from no Dissertation. No
superstition causes him to fecoil,, Ho
tobs. the living as they weer ovet the
dead Few criminals would stoop to so
low a crime, consequently there are not
many funeral thieves. But what few
there are are active. Their me- bod q
W rk is extremely simple. Uusually
they GO IN pairs, eometimes there arc
three or four together Early in tho
morning thev scan the death columns
Of the ncwspu, efs from the nnnounCeg
ment of the funerals fer the day they
make up visiting LIST. They select
those whore the victims of the grim
reap were men about their own
ngc. They visit the home whero
the partly open caskot is resting
while friends gaze at the features
OF the departed. Their right to be
present Is never questioned they arc
taken, rs matter of ours, TOT friends
e = IA Al
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-06-24

Late news from Paris is TO the sfest
that sealing WAX has suddenly become
once more fashiohebs. meaning is
now attached TO each c6lCri White
sealing wax means a proposal OF fhari
rage; black. Of course, mourning; violet,
coincidence; brown or old gold, an lnvi-
tation TO dinner ruby is Used by lovers;
crimson Is reserved strictly for bust
ness: green means hope; pale gray,
friendship; pink, love letters; yellow,
Jealousy; aod and silver, constancy,
etc. Note paper e to be had in cor
responding shades and in on shapes
and forms. Mourning paper is now alb
solutely black, edged with silver, and
silver ink is used to write thereup n. A
pretty novelty is the flower paper. 1t Is
Of pale blue. pink, lilac or green, and il
powdered all over with the buds and
petals Of flowers in yet lighter hue.
Forget-me- nots or gentianellas on thu
blue, roses and apple blossoms on the
pink, crocuses, violcts. OF twigs Of law
tnder on the lilac, and buttercups and
daisies on the green. The envelopes
match the prper, and are lined with
silver.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-06-24

The blanchins of Vegetables is a
process which American housckecpers
10 not generally understand. There
are d great ihany Vegetables which
have a rank flavor, and this may be
removed by blanching. To b!anch is
10 parboi III water. A delicate vogc-
table like green peas or sweet corn
does not need banching, but coarse
vegetable, like cabbage or onion, is
very much improved by the process.
Cabbagc should always be blanchcd.
To do this, pare off the outer leaves
and cut tic cabbage into four equal
pieces. Put them in an abundance of
boiling water aud let them cook about
ten minutes. Then drop them into
cold water, and when they arc cold,
complete tho cooking. Spinach nlso
is always blanchcd by our best cooks.
All boiled greens arc better for this
process of blanching. brussels sprouts
and caulilOwer should be blanched in
about the same time and manner OF
cabbage. String beans and Lima
beans should be cooked in boiling
wa er sailed, for at least half an hour,
cooled in cold water and then cooked
till done. Turnips should be par
boiled five or ten minutes, according
to their age, but they should not be
cooled in cold water, as this would
give them bitter taste, Drain them
while they are hot and finish the cook
ing. Onions are very much better to
be cut off at either end, put in boiling
water, cooked for fifteen minutes.
then cooled and peeled, and cooked
again for twenty-five or thirty min-
utes longer, till they arc done.
There is difference of opinion as
TO cooking potatoes. They arc neve;
cooled after they are cooked the firsl
time, but they are very often i'm.
proved, when they are old, by cooking
them in two waters. AT tins season
old potatoes have better flavor il
they are washed thoroughly Gin their
jtckets," a rim of peeling taken off,
and dropped in cold water, and cooked
for 45 minutes. Young potatoc:
should be cooked in boiling water.
Delicate vegetables would lose all
their flavor if subjected TO the process
of blanching. The mistake our cooks
are apt to make is to apply one gene
raj formula of sailed boiling water
alike TO all vegetables, whether deli
cate or coarse, cooking them all in enc
way till they are tender. There is no
universal rule that will apply to all
cooking, -[Boston Cultiya;or.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-06-24
FOR fHE HOUSEWIFE.


HINTS ON WASHING AND IRONING.
Those who have had experience in
le washing and ironing business state
That the gloss and stiffness which some
People admire in linen done up at the
ahndry inny be produced by first
ltarching them in hot starch and then
in cold starch. Hot starch should be
applied as hot as possible, table
spoonful at time, and rubbed into
lhe bosom. After the starch is applied,
rub it in vigorously; and after the
tight side will tako no more, rub it in
on the other side. if the starch is iio'
thoroughly rubbed in bcforasthe shirt
is hung up, the bosom will blister
when it is ironed. When the shirt is
dry, make cold starch; TO make which,
dissolve au ounce of gum arabic in
pint Of hot water strain it md let it
cool. Then add an ounce of fine, raw
starch, aud finally the white Of ono
pgg. Lay the bosom of the shirt
on board and apply this
starch with sponge, frequent
ly stirring the starch while
doing 40. Wrap the bosom up in a
cloth, and in about an hour iron it.
Some laundresses rub the bosom care
fully with cloth wrung out in boil
ing water to equaize the starch be-
fore they begin TO iron. Tho best
cover for bosom board is soft tlan-
mel, and the best bosom board is ono
With clamps on the four corners to
hold the bosom firmly iii place. Be-
fore beginning TO iron most laund-
tesses lay thin cloth over tho bosom
of the shirt aud pass the iron over it
once. They then remove it and use
polishing iron vigorously. A good
polishing iron will cost from dollar
to two dollars, and in the proper use
of the polishing iron lies the secret of
the gloss rhIhef than IN ATTY special
method Of making starch. different
lahndrics hsiig different methods. A
teaspoonful of kerosene of a piece of
wax should be added to every quart of
boiled starch to prevent it from stick
ing to the from Yankee Blade.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-06-24

"Ploughing in Nivernais,' one Of
Rosa Bonheurs first great cattle
pieces, belongs TO the Luxembourg
Gallery, and is numbered among the
masterpieces of French art. There is
a pretty story connected with its his
tory.
NJ. BOnheur was ON his death bed
when it was finished. lie too was au
artist, and it was the dream of hi:
life that his son and daughter should
become famous. To that end he benz
every effort TO educate them. His
last request was to sec the finished
work, and when the young woman
brought the canvas to his bedside and
held it in good light he wept
Those binding tears were the high.
est tribute ever paid to "Ploughing
in Nivernais,' and to this day Mile.
Bonheur cannot look at a print of the
work without emotion.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-06-24
CHOCOLATE. COFFEE TEA.


When Columbus discovered Alneri-
ca, lie opened to the world number
of good things, among them being
chocolate, the extract of the cacau
bean. Tho Mcxicans n.cd it long be-.
fore the conquest, hut not until 1921
was 1t introduced into Spain, aud the
Spaniards kept it secret for many
years. 1t became a great faYoritc a.
soon as known, aud since then has
continued in pc. ularily. Tile best
chocolate comes from the beans of the
South American tree, although tie
tree tlirivcs cl,owhcre. Lin mu
liked 1t so much that he called it "fuod
of the Gods"
Coffee belongs originally 10 Arabia,
where it was discovered in curious
manner. The monks of certain
monastery used TO get so sleepy during
services that they were unable to at.
lend to the responses, and the Superior
was at his wits end. 1t was reported
by shepherds that after their flock
had eaten of certain berry, the
were always wakcful and lively; ST.
some of the berries were proved fol
the sleepy monks, and the first Gun OF
coffee made. 1t is not known whether
the monks were able to attend service
properly after this, but, al
any rate, coffee was given
10 tho world. The use OF
ii spread TO Turkey, where it was pro.
hibiied by como of the Sui ans; but in
1854 Solyman the Great allowed it to
be drank by all, and in 1863 London
first learned what coffee was. The
Dutch were the first TO transplant the
trees from Mocha to Batavia, aud be.
came great coffee raiscrs. The plant
from which all the coffee raised in
Martinique camo was presented to
Louis XIV. by the magistrates of Am.
sicrdam in l7l4. Coffee is now re.
gardcd as one of the necessities OF
life, though people seemed to &C
along without it for some centuries.
One cannot say definitely how long
tea has been used in China, but Eu.
rope owes its discovery to the Dutch,
who imported it in 1910. About thai
time it cost fifty dollars or so n pouna
in England; and 1860 Samuel Poppy
says that he had hi, first cup of tea
IIuadrcds of millions of pounds an
now use | in the course of year, M !
everybody uses il more or less. Tie
question of tea is a very interesting
subject to use, for it was the duty i'm.
posed by England that led TO the Now
York and Boston "ea- parties" IL
1913; and not long after that the sol.
dicrs came over, aud the Declaration
of Independence was signed, For
this reason tea ought TO be na;iona
drink with US Harper's Young
People.