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VERY MUCH A TRAVELLER.
Something About the Origin of "Whe
Did You Get That Hat"

Something About the Origin of "Where
Did You Get That Hat"
Marshal Calvin received a telegram from
Sheriff Burt. Of Salt Lake, yesterday. ask.
ing him to hold Henry H. Rost, the man
arrested at the circus on Saturday and held
to answera charge of embezzlement in Salt
Lake City. The sheriff said that Monday
being the Fourth, he could not get requisi-
ton papers until to-day. In the papers
found in Rost's valise was q history of his
travels, written by himself. From this it
is learned that Rost left his home in Day
ton. Ohio, when but II years Of age, and
has been knocking around the country for
nine years. Most of that time he has been
with circuses. though he has also worked as
a plantation hand in Louisiana and as ad-
vance agent of . c~lairvoyant. The latter,
from kost's story. was not a success. The
most interesting thing in the story is the
claim of Rost that he was the cause of that
now celebrated expression, "where did you
get that hat" After working on a
Louisiana plantation for some time he
drew his paw and started home. In New
Orleans he bought some clothes to make
himself presentable. Among his purchases
was q hat with a crown two inches high and
a brim an inch wide. When he entered his
fathers house the old gentleman, before he
sven said ''how do" asked him where be
got that hat" His former friends among
the boys and girls all seemed glad to SEQ
him again but invariably asked "Whsro did
you get that hat" before inquiring as to
his personal welfare or his wanderings.
The inquiry became SO general that Post
says he believes it was the origin of the
long that starts off with the same question.
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THE CIRCUS TOMORROW.


John Robinson's BIg show VIII show in
Helena Afternoon and Evening.
The great John Robinson show will ar
rive In Helena sarly Tomorrow, and the
people Of this city aSs prepared 10 give II
the attention that ~ proportions and NOR
it, 30 we'll deserve. Il u safe to predict
that tho two performances Of tho show here
will be by far mole largely attended thnn
that OF any similar amusement orQanizs-
ton thnt ever Visited Montana. The poo
treat Of this kind, and they will ~patronize
il with . libsEality that will simply aston
ish the managers. The attractions OF the
show not already enumerated In these COL
umns are 90 many and varied that no at
tempt will he mado to 20 into details. Two
performances will be given Mt two and
eight p. M; the doors will open n hour
earlier.
speaking of the above show, Adele
Chretisn. the dramatic editor OF tho San
francisco Examiner, says, after sho had
witnessed the performances: The perform
ance was Just short enough, just quick
enough and Just varied enough to retain
the original interest until the end, and its
arrangement made each act seem a little
better than tho one before. The last of the
races was over before the racing excitement
had begun to cool, and the audience had
buU uucOW1MOu experience OF going Out or
the tent unweAried. The spectators had
the other uncommon experience of going
ont without being urged TO buy tickets for
a concert after the performances. and with
out having opportunities to purchase pea
nuts and photographs of the leading per.
formers thrust upon them. In short, they
were entertained and let alone ut the same
time.
The horses are all fine animals, and they
look particularly we'll fed and we'll t.cutcd.
A team ct twenty eight ponies, managed
BY on very young driver, u number Of
sleek little performing ponies and donkoya
and several we'll trained dogs are among
the prominent actors in the performance.
Besides these there In the usual contingent
Of acrobats. club swingera. %baInncers, rope
walkers, trapszists and clowns. and the
usual difficulty one finds In taking in all of
the features OF the entertainment 10 modi-
fed BY having almost the same acts per-
formed at once in the two outside ,ings.
The races, which are of more thar a dozen
diferent..kinds. are quick and exciting con-
tests. and the exhibit OF non-performinp
animals 10 very large and interesting.
In addition to the features enumerated
BY Miss Chretien there has been added this
year q grand spectacular scene, showing
the court of Solomon, the reception of the
Queen Of Sheba, and a grand ballet of 1Ol
ladies.
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he WAS MADE TO DIG Up.
a Saloon Keeper at East Helena
Robbed at the Point ofa
Pistol.
Tho Alleged Salt Lake Nmbezzlor
Writes a History or His
! Travels.
He Furnished tho Inspiration for "Whore
Did You Got That Hat"-Other
Police News.

Two mon walked into che saloon OF John
Erickson at East Helena Sunday night and
called for beers. One OF tho men had but
ono arm. The other had all that he brought
into the world with him except his inno-
osnoe When the beers were disposed OF
the men began %disputine between them
selves as to who should pay for the drinks.
Finally this point was settled and one of
them laid down a half dollar. Tho pro-
pristor turned to get the change whom he
was startled by the command Of hold up''
or ''dig up." Turning he saw one Of the
men pointing q gun toward him. The
other went through the till, taking what
change there was. Both msn then went
out, The alarm was given and it wasfound
that the ons-armed man had boarded the
eastbound No thern Pacific train. Orders
were sent to Bozeman to stop him. The
other kept out of way until yesterday
morning. when he was arrested by W. H.
Moran and j. D. Hayes and brought TO
Helena and locked M in the city Jail. The
pistol which was used in the robbery was
found on him.
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An Old Timer in Montana Passes Away on
Independence Day.
Fred L. King, one of the pioneers of the
old timers; died at his home, ID North Ben
ton avenue. yesterday, aged slxty-four
years. Mr.. King was a native of Louisiana,
and had travelled all v Q the west and in
Mexico. He came to Montana in 1866, and
has lived in various parts of the state ever
since. His business was that of paiuker and
decorator, and for years he had q shop on
Main street, near Sixth avenue. For the
past two years he has not been in any active
business. He leaves a widow and a son and
. daughter. The funeral will take place to-
DAY.
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How to 60 to Great Falls.

Montana Central trains leaves Helena at
1880 a. m. for Mitchell where connections
are made with Mart Mitchelrs oonveysnoes
which take passengers from Mitchell to
Wolf Creek and Woe versa at Sl,5O each,
twenty-five pounds of baggage free. one and
one-half cents per pound for excess.
Trains ftom Great Falls will leave at 1880
a. III. and trains from each side of break
will connect with Mr.. Mitchell's convey
ances. Tickets are not sold through AZ
transfer at washout is in the hands of out
side parties who alone are responsible for
transfer. b. H. LANGLEY,
General Ticket Agent.
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As we intend to leave Helena We offer for
sale u entire stock, goodwill and fixtures.
The location, Sixth venue and Main
street, 10 the best in the city.
The business il $l2. 600 monthly and on a
strictly cash basis with no outstanding &C
counts to assume.
The stock which is new and clean will be
sold rs it stands or reduced 10 a point to
suit the purchaser.
No auch business chance has ever been
offered in Helena, and we invite CORES.
pondsnce and investigation.
VIM. WErNsrR1N a. Co.
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Commencing Saturday, June %, 1892. the
fares upon all the street railroads in Helena
will be as follows: Single fare. 10 cents.
Tickets securing a reduced fare can be OBJ
tanned of the conductors and at the offices
of the companies. at the rate of sixteen
tickets for 81 or eight for 10 cents.
The slight advance in fairsf for the home
travel, il made necessary BY the disastrous
season, and the unusual expenses being in
Cured by the companies. Very respectfully.
HELENA ELECTRIC RAILWAY Co.
HELENA RAPID TRANSIT Co.
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Notice.

Notice.
Whereas. In answer to the request of
the committee appointed BY the Board of
Trade and Commercial club of this city to
secure proposals for 1000 acres OF land
suitable for a military post, several parties
nave outlined to said committee proposals
that they and their associates desire to
make, and a. tho appropriation by the gov
ernment for such post becomes available
after July l, 1892. and az it is desirable that
as soon as possible after thnt date duly l.
1922 hat the government be informed that
the city ia prepared to show the board that
will be appointed Tor the selection of the
post several locations suitable for such
post.
Now. therefore, The committee earnestly
requests that all parties contemplating
making proposals. for such body of land
proceed at once to formulate their proposals
and hand in same to the chairman of the
committee as loon as possible, and notlater
than July l, 1892. H. NJ. PARCHEN.
G. X. WELLS, Chairman.
Secretary.
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Nav BE the Same Knox.

One Of the men nsiled up in the Northern
Pacific box car and now in the city Jail.
told the police his name was William
Knox. A man by that name was among the
prisoners who escaped from the Missoula
Jail. He was charged with murder. Mar
shall Calvin t~elegraphsd to Sheriff Houston,
at Missoula, who answered asking that
Knox be held. The William Knox who es-
capped from Missoula Jail had a beard. The
one caught in the box car had not. Mar
shat Calvin does not think the Knox under
arrest ia tho right man. If he had been the
marshal does not think he would have
given his proper name.
Fine new line of hair ornaments at Butcher 4
BradleY'a. los broadway.
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Messrs. Riley ~ Schmidt desire to. an.
nounce to tho public that they have leased
the Mineral Springs restaurant, located in
tho building formerly known as Lissner's
hotel. Everything connected with the
tables ia new and bright. The establish
ment will be open day and night, and oil
cooking will be done with mineral water
and by skilled white cooks.
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Ladies' Auxiliary Society.

A regular meeting of the Ladies' Sewing
society of the Temple EMANUEL will be
held on Tuesday afternoon. July s, 1892, at
the residence Of Mrs. !. Marks, Fifth ave-
nus and Warren street. A cordial invita-
ton il extended to all.
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Rates for Deer Lodge Racesl
On account Of the races at Deer Lodge
July 1 to Z. the Northern Pacific railroad
will make a rate Of one and one-ffth faro
for the round trip. Tickets good returning
until July 8. A. d. EDGAR. General Agent.
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Here'a Your Chnnce

Mrs. Anna Karstedt's. midwife, No. o
N. Rodney services can be had ON tho
shortest possible notice.
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Fresh Min.

Milk by tho glass, fresh every morning
and evening between the hours of six and
eight a. III. and five and seven .. M, corner
Rodney and Fifth avenue.
DANIEL BAHNsEN,
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To close out the stock. Best bargains ever
o offered in Helena. Mrs. +. Kempsey. y
Warren street, next door to Merchants ho-
tel.
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Fireworks! FirewOrks! FlrSw0rkai
For sale at Quang Hing Il Co.'s, China
town. lowest price for tho bost quality.
AsAags hy mail prompt attention.
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Electric gold filings without pain Mt DIR
Sl1im Minis dental office, corner Sixth and
Main. Vitalized air for the extraction o
teAth.
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Ashley Il Holbrook are now prepared to
any stop over. Stage leaves q Edwards
street at Gao a. M. arriving at Craig the
ssms evening. TELEPHONE 2Oi, Central sta
blea,
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Please Return.

viii the lady who receive $40 too much
In change on Saturday. July 2. in the store
on Broadway please return ID.
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Butcher e. Bradley have tho incest line Of
infants wear at lower prices than any other
house in town.
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Notice to tho

The celebrated Jackson corset waist In blacl
and colors at Butcher Il Bradley's. only.
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Notice.

twenty-five per cent discount on novelties and
fancy goods at the Bee Hives closing out sale.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-05

Prices at the Bee Hive this week will knock
out all competition Of bankrupt and assignee
sales. They mean business.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-05

Corsets. corsets. corsets. Butcher d Bradle,
lead the town in prices for corsets.
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The Linen sale ut the Bee Hive this week will
clear their counters, As prices cannot be met by
any other house in the city.
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Tutcher & Bradley carry the largest and best
assortment of embroidery silks and materials.

The Bee Hive management announces that they
will not sell goods to merchants at prices adyer-
tised this week. These prices are intended for
the consumers only.
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Mineral Springs Restaurant.

Butcher Il Bradley have the beat line Of fast
black hosiery. al the lowest figures.
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Foster kid gloves, five hook, in all colors an
fitted to the hand at the Bee Hive, only $L2o
Every pair warranted.
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Rates for Deer LOdye RnCAs

Go to the Bee Hive for hosiery of all kinds and
save rs per cont,
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FRED L. KING DEAD.

Ladies' underwear at the Zee Hive at less thar
eastern prices. all and see them.
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Buy your baby carriage at the Zee Hive and
save ~ per cent. Prices cut away down below
zero.
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The best of lard loo per pound. g. Kurrle,
Last Helena.
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Legal blanks at tins Office.
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Fine new line of hair ornaments at Butcher
Bradley's, l05 Broadway.
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This Rubber Heel Pro-
tector is the best ever
invented. 1t is noiseless
and takes the strain off
the ankle. Will not
slip on an icy or wet
side walk, nor mar your
polished floors.
, 1892-03-12
Collins whipped Gilmore

DETROIT. March ia crowd gath.
cred tonight to witness the Collins Gil
more fight.
In the first Collins landed an upper cut,
receiving one at the same time.
Second-Gilmore was knocked to the
twice BY q strong right.
rhird-Gilmore landed a heavy right on
Collins neck, followed with a right
against Gilmore's wind.
Fourth-Exchange of light face blows.
Fifth-Gilmore got in another left and
Collins countered with a right. with sharp
exchanges at the close of quarters.
Sixth-No work done.
Seventh-Collins drew first blood from
Gilmore's nose. A number Of severe
face blows were exchanged.
Eighth-After a handshake for the
wind up, Collins landed his LETT success.
lively on Gilmore's nose, neck and 10 his
wind, and Gilmore went down but rose
Immediately. Collins chased him into
his corner and rained blow after blow on
his face and body. Time was called and
Collins declared the victor.
, 1892-03-12
Editor Watterson Has Himself
Interviewed Once More.
1T Would be Suicide to Nomi-
nate Hill or Cleveland"
He Calls on Mr.. Cleveland to
Withdraw His Name.
Wants a Western Man But
Only Bars New York.
W at,erson Opposes Cleveland

CHICAGO, March 1I.-Hon. Henry w.
Watterson in an authorized interview
today, virtually called upon Cleveland
to withdraw from the presidential race.
Watterson said the nomination of the
ex-president would be suicidal for the
democratic party. Hill, too, he believed
had dug his OWE political grave in New
York and he regards the conflict there as
practically irrecoucilable. The PARTY. he
says, must come west for q candidate or
seek him in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania
or Maryland. In practically calling upon
Cleveland to withdraw. Wattersou rather
scored that gentleman. Mr.. Watterson
said:
II never indulge very much in hero
worship. and any good democrat whom
the national convention may see fit to
nominate will suit me. If / had to put a
man in the white house he would be Mr..
Carlisle. 1 regard him as the best
equipped democrat in public life. he
was leading democratic tariff battles in
congress when Cleveland was mayor of
Buffalo. After Carlisle, anybody will
suit if he does not come from New York.
l object to New Workers because factions
there have made the nomination of any
New Yorker impossible. am most sim
cerely Clevoland's friend, but l contest
the notion that be is our sole, our only.
our most original Moses in the matter of
tariff reform. He's as good a tariff
reformer as anybody. but no better than
half a dozen others who have equal claim
with him to public confidence. l take
it for granted he will in due time with
draw his name"
Being asked who he thought were
available candidates. Watterson mention
ed the of Carlisle. Palmer, Boies,
Russell, Patterson and German. I'm
fact" said he, the woods are full Of
available candidates."
, 1892-03-12
GUARANTEEING STOCK
Grin VIII he The Unloading Place for
Through Cattle

During his recent visit north Gov. Bar
Der inspected the stock yard facilities at
Grin, the terminus OF the Cheyenne &
Northern railway. The various lines OF
railway carrying stock from the south to
Montana, Dakota and Idaho have failed
to agree upon a through rate for carrying
stock but insist upon local rates for their
respective lines. This will cause most
shippers to unload stock for the Montana
ranges at Grin and drive for the remainder
OF the distance. While the laws affecting
the shipments of cattle allow the inspec.
ton and quarantining of cattle shipped
from within the fever districts anG
destined for the Wyoming ranges they
do o provide for the inspection
of cattle passing through the state to 9
destination in other states. Should il
become necessary to protect the Wyo.
ming stock from the introduction Of
disease a proclamation will be issued di.
recting the inspection and %quarantining at
Orn of stock unloaded there to be driven
across Wyoming ranges to other states.
, 1892-03-12

Mr.. Jas. Dooley left for Chicago yes
terday on the Burlington.
Miss Richards, neice of Surveyor Gen
eral Richards left for the east yesterday
on the Burlington.
G. f. Bartlett arrived from Casper last
night. He says the oil development worL
is being vigorously pushed.
Elk Gov. Baxter went north YESTERDAY
and will visit his cattle feeding station il
Nebraska previous to his return.
j. M. Ricketts,, a prominent real es
tate man of Salt Lake city spent a few
hours in the city yesterday visiting hi
friend, Chief Clerk Anderson of the
Union Pacific.
"Missoo" Hines, the Elkhorn stool
agent, arrived in town from the north las
night. He believes that 200, 900 sheer
will be sheared in and about Casper
Douglas and Lusk this season. Cattle
have done remarkably well in that section
this winter.
, 1892-03-12
STOCK. and uarrIs Markets.

New YORK. March lin the stock
market this morning there was a renewal
of the excitement of coal stocks. owing to
the passage Of a bill by the New jersey
legislature to legalize a compact between
the coal railroad companies. Their old
activity was renewed and prices mounted
rapidly. While the general list was still
very quiet even to dullness, the amount
of business done by reason OF the new
activity of coal shares was very material.
Interest of the st. Paul dividend was ex-
hausted. The opening of the general
market was lower with a scramble to buy
coal stocks in the afternoon. and Reading
rose 10 SO, Lackawanna to 163. Jersey
Central to l43 6-8, and Delaware 4 Hud-
son to l4lB. The close was active, firm
to strong, at heal best prices. Important
advances are: Reading, 4; Delaware &
Hudson, %, sugar, 81; ~Lackawanna, 2t;
distillers. IL; Lake Shore, 10.
Governments steady.
Petroleum-59t, April.
Wool-Steady Domestic, fleece. 80
"a 36c.
Copper-Firm. Lake $40. rs bid.
Lead-Firm. Domestic, "a. 223.
Tn-Strong. Straits. $40. 60(9l9.65
Bar Silver. got.
Money on call easy; closed offered at 2.
Following are closing prces OF stocks;
u. 8. As registered, 1I6. coupon. III;
2s registered. 100 bid; Pacific 6s, los
bid; Atchison, 80; Canada Pacific. SO;
Canada Southern. 62f: Central Pa
ci6c. 30i; Burlington, l07; Delaware
Lackawanna Il Western. 1921: Denver 4
Rio Grande. preferred, $50: Erie, 33s
Kansas l. Texas. l73: Lake Shore. 1851,
Louisville l. Nashville. 75s: Michigan
Central. 1123; Missouri Pacific. 81; Nor
thern Pacific, 23t; preferred. 66t;
Northwestern, 1901; preferred, 1434 bid;
New York Central, 1I74; Oregon
Improvement, 254; Oregon Naviga-
ton. 87A; Pacific Mail. 36f; Reading.
SOL; Rio Grande Western, 383; pre-
ferrej. 73i; firsts. Tot; Terminal, 81:
Rock Island. 89i; Milwaukee Il st.
Paul, IS; St. Paul Il Omaha. 4S3;
Texas Pacific, l1t: Union Pacific. Att;
Oregon Short Line, 2st; U. s. Express,
48; Fargo Express. 43; Western Union,
87s; American cotton oil. 353: Lead
Trust 10.
CHICAGO. March I1.-Cattle-Receipts
1880. Market steady. Choice steers,
a 1904. 90; others. 90. 25@4.5 so; stock
ers, 81. 6e@3. 25.
Sheep = Receipts. 1000. Market
active. to steady. Ewes. SO. 65(94. go
mixed. IS. 00(95 so; wethers IS. 25(46. co.
Westerns, IS. 15@5.65; yearlings, IS Ct
CAS-. 80.
, 1892-03-12
WorId,s Fair Doings

CHICAGO. March 1.-THE invitation
to the Worlds fair board of control and
the director general to hold a meeting Of
the board at San Francisco at an early
date, was today for reasons of impracti-
bility declined. Miss Wait of San Fran.
cisco has undertaken the furnishing of the
south room adjoining the main reception
room of the woman's building. The
entire room will be finished in the famous
California redwood. The redwood lum-
bermen of San Francisco contributed the
finishing of the room. Miss Wait also
offers the columns of pure fine white mar
BILE. and a single column. gracefully carved,
of California translucent onyx.
The West Virginia lumber dealers,
through Miss Willy Jackson. their lady
manager. have agreed to finish the OPP
poslte room facing Ualifornis's. The
donors prefer to combine all their native
woods rather than only one variety.
Mrs. s. s. Thackelton, honorary presi-
dent of the California, Salt Lake city and
Manhattan Ceramic clubs, is being
warmly urged for the office curator OF the
China and painting departments Of the
exposition.