The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-16
MUST HAVE TWO ROADS.

Neihart Looks to Helena for Relief From
the Great Northern.
Sunday, Nov. 3. 1891, and Sunday, March
6, 1892, are two important days in the his
tory Of Neihart, says tho Neihart Herald.
The former the silver spike was driven that
every one fondly trusted was to unite US to
the outside world by bands of steel. It
was one Of general rejoicing and many
were tho compliments paid Jim Hill for his
enterprise in buildinR the road, for our sole
benefit. Last SUNDAY, another phase OF the
question was discussed. as it was learned
definitely that the city was at the mercy of
one railroad, at least the managers ap-
peared anxious, for some purpose, to con-
yay that idea. If that was desired it has
been efectual and there is not a man in
Nsihart who does not appreciate the
fact. Without apparent cause orders
were flashed throughout the land, "All
train service will be discontinued into Nei-
hart after Saturday. March g." The situa-
ton has been discussed pro and CON-, and
no conclusion arrived at. While we believe
a speedy settlement will take place, and
that no permanent harm has been done to
the place, still it is only the history of rail
roads repeating itaslf. We are confident
that Nsihart, before the summer is over,
will have the pleasure of welcoming an
other road. This is where the henetlt to
the city comes In. 1t will open the eyes of
those who have been discussing Hills
philanthrophy, and show them that in the
matter of railroads We are no better than
many other places. 1t has been the same
with all companies that have q monopoly.
Everyone knows this, but just rs soon as q
rival road makes Its appearance what &
change. Independent agents, naughty
officers, high charges and every
thing Objectionable esnn;aa for has te k sns
afibility. Accommodations are offered and
friction avoided. In fact the public owns
both roads and can their ser
vice for q fair remuneration without feel
ing that he is imposing on good nature.
Wa candidly believe that the Northern
Pacific company has her eye on this camp
and that they propose to come by way OF
Helena, fighting Jim Hill on his own
ground, at his own game, with a railroad
under another name In fact Il party of
surveyors are now IN the road from that
city going over the proposed route. Let
US not miss this opportunity to gain our
independence by encouraging the advent of
another COMPANY. Nelhart is assured of
the permanency of her mines, and tho out
side world is commencing to realize our
future. Get out of the power of one cor
poration and it is q great step in the on
ward march.
THE KNIGHTS 1EMPLAH CONCLAvE.
Chairman Issues AN Order Concerning the
Routes of Travel.
A ruling has batn handed down by the
chairman of the Western Passenger asso-
citation which has taken this roads SONG
what by surprise and threatens to discon-
cert their plans couslderably. 1t relates to
business in connection with the knights
Templars' conclaye to be held at Denver
no1t August. Many OF the roads hay, al
ready contracted for the transportation of
communicates and the contracts made
provide that d~elegates may have 4 choice of
routes in returning east of the Missouri
river. Tn chalrmau's ruling is to the
effect that the arrangements made do not
contemplate u variation of routes east Of
ths Missouri river. All that has so far
been agreed to in relation to this business
is that u ons-fare rate shall be made, tick
cts to be sold Aug. 81 to 7, with final limits
for leaving Missouri river points Oct. II,
All other matters must be the subject al
further agreement. Some OF the roads hold
that the chairman is IN error: that the mat
ter of variation of routes is an affair o
domestic arrangement and one over which
the association has no jurisdiction. Route
Ere varied i'll connection with ordinar,
business, and there is no reason why the
should not be in connection with specia
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