The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-27
JOTTlNGs ABOUT TOWN.

The %cleaiances Of the Helena banks for
the week ending Feb. 26 were 1868. 943. "a,
This afternoon at Calumet hall, at three
O'Clock, Mrs. Lambetton will organize a
juvenile dancing class.
The Longfellow party at the Misses Leh-
man last evening was q rare literary
treat and was largely attended.
There is a pair Of gold-rimmed spectacles
at the American express Office, found on
| Warren street. awaiting an owner.
The Rapid Transit Co. is making good
extension Of its lines to the fair grounds.
VIM. Read, on behalf of the Columbia Falls
Literary society, has sent Gov. Toole a
draft for $50 for the benefit of the Russian
sufferers. .T
A one-third interest in the Piegan lode
near the head of Deer Creek. in this county,
has been sold to Charles "A. Clarke by w. H.
Clarke for $500.
Mayor Kleinschmidt has approved the
ordinance extending the time for the COM
pletion Of the Rapid Transit line from
March to July l.
Mary Porter was arrested yesterday on
the charge Of stealing a $10gold piece from
a man named Smith. The money was
found in her house.
Howard Calhoun has sold to Buchanan
Dilla d 16O acres Of placer ground on the
Missouri river. about a half mile below the
mouth Of Prickly Pear, for 800.
A mechanics lean has been filed against
the propertgof the General Grant Mining
company, near Marysville, by w. O.sBirk-
head for $3.50 for running a tunnel. as
The name Of Alderman Harrity Of the
sixty ward. is being mentioned in connec-
ton with the democratic nomination for
the mayoralty of Helena at the coming
spring election.
The executive committee of the A. o. u.
W.. supreme lodge will meet this evening at
the office of DR.. w. NJ. Billiard. Import
ant matters will be considered, and q full
attendance is desired.
Plans and specifications for the public
library building must be submitted to the
building committee of the city council at
the Office of the building inspector not
later than next tuesday at noon.
An excellent opportunity is offered the
charitably disposed to aid q worthy 1nsti-
tuition. by purchasing tickets for the enter
tai1fment to be given Tuesday evening at
Mings' opera house. for the benefit of st.
Peters hospital.
About fifty lumbermen. who have been
working for the Butte & Montana Lumber
company on Sheep creek in Meagher county,
a.e now on their way to York, in the same
county. where they will be employed BY the
same company.
Troop A., N. g. NJ, will have a COMPETE
tive drill with carbine Tuesday evening,
Col. j. r.. Miller, Maj. Z. A. Kinney and
Capt. j.. W.. Cleary. lhe public is cordially
invited to attend.
The petition of the business men Of
Butte. to the labor unions, asking them te
reconsider their action in opposing tn.
building of Mountain View spur will bt
considered at the Trades and Labor assem-
bly, meeting at Butte tonight.
There is Il movement Oh foot to put tn,
ola concentr9tor at kimini in repair, ane
start it up. 1t ia looked upon by mininl
men rs an excellent enterprise, there beinl
thousands of tons of concentrating O.,
now on the dumps in that vicinity.
The first annual ball given by the tele.
graphess of Helena, at Electric hall las
night. was a grand success. Delegate!
from all adjoining towns were in atten-
ceiying congratulations over the speoia
wire in the hall.
Pr. Shelby, general traffic manager oil
the Great Northern. will, it is understood
soon retire from that position to become
general manager of the coast lines of the
Great Northern system, including the Fair
haven ~ Southern. Seattle d Montana aut
New Westminster Southern roads.
Proofs of annual representation wor]
were received at the county clerks offic
Yesterday OF the following lodes: Th
Kilby, Intimidation, Ottawa district; Sum
NIT, Stemple district, by Lawrence Walsh
Bull and Bear, Frame, Ottawa district, b
John A. HUDSON; Willy placer and ston
quarry, by l.. A. Pollock.
Detective N. p. Walters is interested i,
the capture of Oliver Curtis Ferry for rob
bling single hnnded an express train on th,
New York Central railroad last SUNDAY
Walters has been watching for the maj
some time. Thee years ago he was a COO
Mt Il ranch on the Powder river, and WI
frequently seen at Miles City. Perry. thoupI
out 26 years Old, has been connected viii
several express robberies, and has seryet
two terms for burglary.
According to the Yellowstone Journa
Bishop Brewer raised $40, 600 in ons con.
%ttibution. lIe related how his parishioner
here had removed him from an i%nsipnifcan
parsonage into Il very handsome rrsidenc
costing $4,000, but of which ST, 600 hun,
over 1t i'll the shape of a mortgage. Unde,
these circumstances tho palace was it'll,
better than the hovel and tho bishon huf
expressed himself in this direction. Shortl,
afterwards a lady who had heard the story
presented him with n check for $40 600
with which to clear mp the debt ON hi,
house, authorizing him to use tho re-
malnder towards the building of churcbss
Cash paid for second hand housenold Furnit,ra
> by ". Il. Taylor, on l3rDldWuV.