The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-06-05
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Years ago. when Charles A. Broadwater
was tie boss of a big wagon train across
these mountains a man named Smith
caught the smallpox in this city. or course
there was the usual fright, and though tho
man was CHARTERED in a hotel on upper
Main street, he was avoided like a wild
beast. In their efforts to guard against the
spread of the pestilence the public spirited
citizens left the sufferer strictly alone, and
he WAS almost at the point of death when
Broadwater learned the situation. Decis-
ion came to this great hearted, ~iron-nervcd
man without delay. He jumped in a car
riage. drove to the hotel, and found his way
TO the deserted corner of the house where
the sick man lay. He carefully wrapped
him in blankets and carried him out of the
hotel and into the carriage. Then they
drove together to a cabin in the outskirts
of the city. and here the SMALLPOX patient
remained until he was we'll, while Broad
water hired nurses and physicians, and
visited him often. This was the man
munity.
Blaine's resignation from the cabinet was
RLGctc" "'tH "IuElcu eluOIlOub III LA6
Offices of our esteemed republican contem-
p~oruries across the way. Capt. Bob Fisk
stopped the press. passed the cigars around
to the staff and ordered the devil to turn
Harrison's picture to the wall. In the
other shop after a brief consultation be-
tween Metgenthsler, Manager Boos and
Editor Keith, the former handed in his
resignation, the latter pied an editorial GER
tainty of Harrison's nomination while the
manager wept copiously of large and mel
low tears. Harmony will not be restored
until both offices exchange syrnpathy over
a republican defeat in November.
1t is rumored that Mr.. Russell b. Harri-
son will again return to reside permanently
in Helena.
We can already see the massive form of
Chairman Thomas Couch rising aloft in
the Minneapolis convention and hear his
ringing voice. 1.-The republican delegates
from Montana cast six votes for James G..
Blainer'
Through an error last Monday the types
gave the name "Prof. Ofscharifengen" for
that more modest appellation, Prof. Oscar
~ltingwall, the bearer of which leads the
Broadwater orchestra. The mistake is not
likely to occur again as the professor relies
upon his abilities rather than the length of
name for his reputation among leaders and
composers. The evening concerts at the
hotel offer ample evidence of the correct
ness of this view.
A dirty of local authorship heard these
days from one corner to another runs:
From Helena to Baxendale is ten mi los away;
From Raxendal 10 Helena is ten miles away"
Repeat until tired
The music is by James Gourley, while the
words are from the pen of our we'll known
local poet, Judge Sanders. Each artist
having the required amount of inspiration,
it is not surprising to learn of their success,
nor to predict a great future for each in
the musical world. 1t is understood that
they have formed a partnership much
like that of Gilbert and Sullivan, and will
soon engage in the composition and pro-
duction of original operas. The judge is
already working on q plot based on the
proceedings Of the Missoula convention.
The feature expected to create the greatest