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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-22
The Laughing Girl.

Tho Laughing Girl At the opera house
last night drew a good audience and was
thoroughly enjoyed. All the company
understood their parts and performed them
we'll. The comedy 10 = mixture of ps plex-
tiles and Observation-Disclosures which furnish
the basis Of action and are all Strengthened
out before tho curtain falls; Louis Mana
and Miss Clara Lipman took the leading
parts In the comedy and enacted their
respective roles with true dramatic genius.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-22
Tho Plymouth Clothing House.

THO F1ymbUtH O5Utn1nE huuho'
The Plymouth Clothing house, on Main
street. is always an object Of interest to the
passer by on account OF the attractive and
elaborate display made In the show window.
The proprietors, Messrs. Levy d Elias.
have been in business for many years here.
and their reputation for fair and honest
dealing is too we'll known to need any
sncomium. They carry foil line of the
very best clothing and al prices within the
reach Of oil. Anything In their stock will
stand close inspection. Ths season is now
on when il behooves one 70 Prepare for the
cold weather that il to come. and nowhere
can shia be done to better advantage than
at the Plymouth Clothing house.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-22
To Amend the Mining Law.

WARRINGTON, Oot. 2l.-Caminetti, of CAL
ifornia. introduced q bill TO amend tho
mining laws. which provided for new rule
making land supposed TO bs agricultural,
adjoining mining ground. mineral land
also. unless ii 10 proved not TO be such.
This IL to place the burden Of proof on
persons seeking TO spter land for pur poses
other than mining. II also contains &c c.
ton directing the government 10 constr ne
the mining laws with great liberality, with
/, view to giving mining applicants every
oppoYtanity to secure titla.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-22
G. r. Ellis s. Go.

Tho 6rm OF @. F. Ellis d Go. was the hrst
fire Insurance agency in Helena. It now
represents the Etna Fire Insurance COM
pany. tho Firsnan's Fund, the Hartford
Insurance company. the North British and
Mercantile. the Orient Of HArtfo d. and
the Phoenix of London. Ths firm gives
ths matter OF insurance of property close
attention and sec shat all losses are
promptly and fully paid. Their oompan-
les aYv rated among the soundest In tht
business. and . Eisk in them makes the in
suror feel certain Of remunsc alton in case
of loss. The firm also deals in real estate.
negotiating the sale and rental of property,
making prompt returns for she same. They
also conduct . mortgage loan business and
those who invest and those who wish t<
call.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-22
"Maahnttan Day" At tho Fair.

CHICAGO. Got. 2l.-No more glorious
autumn weather could have been asked
than that which greeted Manhattan Day"
Not cloud hecket the azure OF the sky and
the atmosphere 10 crisp. with temperature
Just right for outdoor exercise. while a
breeze oemes from The west just strong
enough to set a-fluttering the myriad flags
floating above The palaces OF the Wnits
olty. The total attendance was 3lS. 235. Of
which 800 3l7 paid.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-22

Awards ON Bath Tubs. Plumbers supplies
WoRLp's FAIR, CHICAGO, Got. 2l.-The
STANDARD Manufacturing company. Of
PittsburQ. Pa. received the highest awards.
four In number. ON bath tubs. hollow-ware.
plumeers' lron-ware and sanitary goods.
The goods of this company stand tho high
est in the country. Tho awards made are
considered = fitting recognition Of th,ir
merit.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-22
No Fair Next sum ner.

CHICAGO. Oct. 2l.-Ths South Park oom-
missione.s and tho Worlds fair council OF
administration held . prolonged confer
snoe last night. Two things we-e irrevoo-
ably decided. There will bs NO fair next
summer and tho park commissioners will
hold the fair directory strictly TO the re-
qui, ements Of their S1OO 900 bond for re-
storing the grounds.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-22
Taylor, the Photographer.

"y'0V, S"o ""s"KT"p"ur'
Taylor, ths photographer, Main street.
opposite Grand. has completed = photo
graph OF the party which took part in tho
recent clambake at Bnxendnle. 1t IL one OF
the finest pieces Of work ever turne out OF
p gallery. and tho portraits are lifeIike.
For the coming wsek only. TAYLOR has do
cided to sell these photographs 1T the low
price of fifty cents each.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-22
PROsPEHOUs HELENA HOUSES,

Local Burinsss Mes who Are Up to the
Times
Below will be found q number OF Helena
business houses representing many lines,
who are Arm In she belief that "Helsna is
all right" that Montana is the best state
In the union" and who are just - ready
now TO do business ~ they eveE have bssn
In the past. This list viii be continued on
succeeding FuRdays.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-22
A Baby Drewasda

Special to tina Independent.
Fonr BENTON. Oot. II. Yesterday ~ JOHN
Esan and family. Of Eagle Crack. In the
Bear Paw mountains. we're retaining hoMs
from this city. they osmpsd fer suppes -
the MariAs river. While attending 70 M
dutiss OF ske camp their litlls tvo-yeAs.olA
child fell into the river and vAs AreWnod.
The body was afssrward rssoysSed aa1
brsught 10 this eity Tor bnslal
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-22
The Governor NJ Miles City.


Special to The Independent.
MILES Cry, Dot. 2l.-Gov. Richards ar.
rived In tho city ON tho eastbound train
shortly after two O'Clock. He Immediately
met the committee interested with the
building of the reform school. ]. w. 8tre-
veil. Fl. b. Wiley and G. Il. Middleton, who
accompanied him to tbs site Of the build
ing. The governor expressed himself Al
most aRreeably surprised to find that the
building was SO near completed. Tho
brickwork IL completed and tho roof IL
being shinaled. He was also amazed 10,
find that the COMMITTEES had been able 10
erect such substantial bHildinR for dQ-
ures SO far below the approximatsd cost,
$25. 600. appropriated BY tho legislature.
Tho building. under the contract. will cost
$1,000. The heating apparatus. stables
and other outhousss will bring ths build
ing, ready for occupancy, up to $22. GOO.
and the committee will have $1,000 lsft 10
apply to furnishing the institution.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-22
Not What It Was When Boats WsrA
as Frequent as Railway
Trains Now.
But 1t Is the Shipping and Supply
Point for q Tremendous
Empire.
Its People Are Doing Wall, Its hank II
Solid, and Prosperity II
the Rule. @

Special to The Independents
FoRT BENTON, Oct. 2L-Whils theYe ID 4
vast difference between Tho Benton Of 10.
day and the Benton Of 1883, whom every.
thing here was booming and the Missouri
river steamers Rosebud, Bntte. Helena.
Benton, Emily. Batohelor, and shs Black
Hills made twonty-seven alternate trips up
the river to this port. IL Ii to-day one Of the
most prosperous and substantial towns Of
its Gizo In this state. and the home OF Some
Of her most successful and prosperous siti-
gems. They have improved and beautinsd
their land and to-day own their own prop
erty, and are all comfortably located and
engaged In the different branches Of buai-
ness pertaining TO any town ana iss sur
roundinRs. Benton has always been and
will ever continue to be the heart Of tho
largest and greatest live stock region Of She
state and the shipping point OF the largest
scope of country. This season tho ship
msnts have been unusually large. and II 10
safe to say that there has NOS
been q day since the season closed
that thsrs has not been at least twenty
cars of live stock shipped from the Benton
stock yards TO some eastern point. This
stock has been driven in from all points Of
the compass within . radius Of over 100
miles.
The stookman's National. Of Fort Ban
ton. ono of tho most conservative banking
institutions OF the northwest. ~ its especial
statement Of OCT. 3 will attest. hss contin-
ued to do business at tho Same old stand
and has accommodated its patrons al
through the financial depression, and these
and other causes havs led Benton TO enjoy
almost uninterrupted rkospssisy. But the
financial policy of Benton has always bssn
conservative and model after which many,
a larger town in Montana could voll take
| pattern.
Several months ago tho Rev. Father G.
g. Follet was transferred from Helena %
this parish. Sson after his arrival NJ
members of the Catholic congregation
started out to build him . house and fur.
nish II. The house. . model two-story,
four room ono. ia completed and ready fsS
occupancy. with the exception Of ths furni-
ture. which will soon be plsoed therein.
As we'll as being shipping point. Benton
| is also the supply point Of an immense tor
ritory. Wagon train after wagon train 10
daily loaded at The Wholesale house OF r.
| g. Power ~ Bro. for the Judith Basin,
Lewistown and that country lying north
between Fort Benton and the Canadian
line.
session here for tho past three days wound
up last evening with grand ball in Stock
inR's hall. in which the whole town, with
but few exceptions, participated, and vas Z
grand success.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-22
Miss Mitchell, Grandon Block.

During the past few weeks Miss Mitchell,
of the GrAndon block millinery and dress
making rstablishmsnt, has had no oauss to
complain Of dull trade. and her customers
have had NO cause TO unfavorably sritioise
either her goods or her taste. Ths rule of
tbs house IL to have the latest STYLES and to
guarantee all work. and the public has
learned that neither 10 ever departed from.
In the millinery dspa tment she IL showing
the latest In plnques. trim me with onbre
tips. The drsssnnking department. unuer
the supervision Of tho Misses Wall. has all
the latest designs from New York. In this
dspa tnsnt party dresses are made = spe-
eialty,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-22
Mihs Rs,.,x, state street,

Nearly thirty ysass ago Mike Rsinis
eame - Helena. and two yssrs later went
into ths grocery business. He has been
with The Last Chance placer camp through
all Its vicissitudes. and has seen II grow
from few cabins and 200 OF 800 minors 10
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-22
Frank Maros' Meat Market.

Frank Mares. y. oprietor of the Central
meat market. has just returned from "trip
OF twsnty-ons days to the interior. whore
he has tusehassd a big herd of fine beef
ssesrs; also la &c band Of calves sud a
NUM- Or Of sh,sp. Mr.. Mares will have his
meat killed ~ the demands of his buoiness
require. which ~ an an.pls guarantee Of its
beng always fresh. The Central meat
market keeps in The store the very choicest
meat Of all kinds. fresh aud dried, and po-
Tito assendants ara always on hand 10 As-
tend TO she wants OF customers. Delivery
wagons take goods so ali pats of the city.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-22
No Fears of tho Results.

Special to The Independent
MrLrs Cry, OCT. 2l.--H. =. BatchelsS.
president of the Stock9rowsrs bank. stated
that the charges made In the complaint Of
E. w. Knight. Jr.. receiver. wsxs prspos-
ferrous and that he had no fears ~ to the
ultimate result. His attorney, g. II. Mid
dleton. has q communication In to-day,a
Yellowstone journal in which he explains
the transactions and entries in the books Of
the bank. and states that the records IN ths
bank give u oomplets history Of shs entries.
As to tho charge OF smbexxlsmsnt hs says
that the monies were paid out for the pur.
poses indicated by the records Of She bank,
and that neither of tho Batchelers realized
any benefit fsom such payments.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-22

Chief Engineer of tho N. =.
ST. PAUL, Oct. 21.-H. B. MoHenry has
besn appointed chief engineer OF the North
srn Pacific and will assume his duties
Nov
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-22
Ed L. Flaherty.

E. l.. Flahertv. the we'll known under
taksr at Ill B oadvsy. IL prepared at all
times 10 give prompt and polite stten tion
to those who need his services. Mr.. Fla
herty has An sxperisnce of many years In
the business. and attends to every thing with
q ninutsness and detail which goes far with
those who in their sorrow would rather
leAve tbs Arrguueuvn ts iut tbs last sad rites
with others Mr.. FiAherty also car, les q
com plsss line Of pissu frames, and like
wise attends to the framing Of the pictures,
II desited.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-22
The California vino House.

August Faek. ths prspF stor Of ths Cali
fornia wine house on upper Main street. has
his plass stocked with full line OF the
ehoicsss kinds OF liquoss. Mr.. Faok Is
particularly proud of his fine stock OF
Whiskys. both rye and bourbon. and In this
connection IL may hs stated that he handles
nsthink but old gosds-and a. in his bust-
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-22
Tho Helena Business College

The Helena Business college. with ita
usual libsrality. will, during the sominl
week. make special offer to those who take
q six months or years course In the COL
lsQs This .. ecial offer will hold good fol
only one week. and those who desire to
take advantage of IL should oall on Prof.
Engelhorn before next Saturday.
No institution Of tho kind in the north
west outranks the Helena Business sollege.
and but few are its equal. The excellence
OF its work Is shown by the class of students
il graduates and the high esssen in which
they are held by the business community.
Every department. in the college 10 shoroueh b
and has at its head = first class educate /.
The board of ,sferenoss has among its
members representatives of every line Of
business in town, including bankers and
lawyers. while the parents Of the PUPILS who
hive attended the college speak very highly
Of its work.
In connection with the college there Ia q
boarding department. at 7O9 Ninth avenue,
in which stud snts from out of the city will
find most comfortable home. fitted with
all the modern improvements.
Prospective patrons should bear in mind
that this special rate 10 only open for ons
week, and applies TO all departments, in
oludinR that Tor boarderA
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-22
Apology Not Accepted.

Special to Tho independent
GREAT FALLS, Oct. 2l.--The Tribune was
sued to-day for libel by Robert Benson.
resident of North Great Falls. Soma
weeks ago the Tribune, published long
article stating that Benson had deserted
his wife for another woman and had skipped
for the east with her, and citing number
Of other things tending to prove benson
utterly worthless. This mornings tssus
contained long apology In She editorial
column to Benson. which said the sour - ef
the article had been one TatFcs IN sx~
policeman. now departed from this city.
The apology does NOT appear 10 hays sp-
psassd Bsnson's wrath.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-22
Herrmsnu L. Co., Broad way.

The we'll known firm Of Hermann & Co.
10 composed Of George Hermann, j. j.
4sier aud J. Our. The hoass started in
business here in 1867. and tho present oom-
rany WAS formed in 1887. The extensive
store aad warehouse. At 2O1-2O3 Broadway,
is stocked with . full line Of furniture.
carpets. and undertaking goods. The firm
has also II &c line of etchinRs, which form
. handsome sattin9 10 the walls Of home.
The furniture and carpets are Of the very
finest makes. and the assortment is large
from which TO aoleet. Polite attention 10
shown those wishing ~ examine goods with
this view Of urohasina nnd n long expert
snos in tho business enables the opriesors
to aid their suntomsrs In making the proper
selection. The hfm has II reputation for
fair dssling which ID second 10 none In the
city.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-22
Singer Sewing Machine.

Hard times may oons and 60. bat the
popularity Of the Singer sewing mashius
never wanes. John 4. Knona, who has
charge Of the Helena Office OF the company
In the Brown blosk on Warren street. has
ten counties In the state undss his cont ol.
and he rspo, - good business In oil Of bis
territory. He 10 showing just now the ma
chine the company claims boats all others
in ths market. known ~ the No. 2 vibrating
shuttle. The lasting Qusllties OF the
Finger are known 10 all women and many
men. bus many do net know the &, eat i'm
pravau er to made on Ahsas machines re-
Gently. Lnose Interested should call at the
salesroonls, Is and ID Warren street.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-22
M. HI. Brynu's Gun Store.

N. H. Bryan. the proprietor of the pio-
neer aun store of Helena, keeps In his
place Of business, 103 Broadway. sporting
goods of all kinds Ths guns are OF all the
popular makes, TO suit the fancy or the
purses OF sportsmen. Ono OF the hand
soonest things he has In the sporting line
10 the Lstsbs, gun, q favorits among hunt
ers. Fishing tackle of all kinds ate kept
on hand, including tho oelsbi sted Leonard
bamboo rod. Mr. Bryan also kesls full
stock OF ammunition.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-22
Pope & O'Connor, Druggists.

This frm. COMPOSED Of Francis Pope and
John L. O'Connor, rapres ant an experience
of over thirty years in the drug business.
The house in Helena was established In
1866. and it's present quarters In the Bailey
block are known to every esidens Of the
city. Both members of tho firm give their
Pc sonal attention to tho compoundina Of
prescriptions. and this, with the constantly
arriving stock OF new goods. Rives an ahso-
Lutte guarantee OF accuracy and freshness.
The firm does large trade in assay goods.
both Wholesale and retail. Besides ths reg
ulnr stock OF drugs and chemicals the
house carries a la 60 line OF fancy and toi-
let articles. suitable for holiday presents.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-22

MISS Shsmp p, Leiser y LOokoy. book.
Miss Shamp the we'll known modists In
the Lsiser Il Lookey building, on Sixth ave.
nue.. has recently returned from Chicago
with all the latest styles and designs in
gowns and tailor made costumss Miss
Shamp has had The reputation in Helena
for several years Of turning oat % chic and
stylish costumes AZ could he obtained in
the cast, and those who patronize her this
season will fnd she is a. convsrsant with
tbs intest as she always has been. She has
always besn fortunate In her assistants. and
this year her sstn tnblishment IL a. we'll
equipped in that resueot As formerly. Par
ties desiring costumes completed at short
notice will hnt Miss ahsmp abls to meet
their required wants without disAppoint-
mont.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-22
Miss Cram, Denver Block.

Miss Cram. room 3. Denver block. is SELL
ing hns millinery At reduced prices. her
trimmed hats and nns pattern plaques are
speoialties. Mics Cram guarantees to give
satisfaction to al who favor her with their
patronage.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-22
Helena Lu m ber Co.

Manager ". B. Morrison. of the Helenn
Lumbe. company, reports a steady demand
for the celebrated Gait coal. of which his
company is the Helena agent. For three
years this coal has been on the Helena
mar ket and during that time it has proved
to be just as good as tho Gait people
claimed it was. The company carry a
large stock of tho conl and are able to fill
all orders. large or small, on short
notice. The Helena Lumber company Ia
also prepared to manufacture all kinds of
wood work, both for interior and exterior
use. and to furnish all kinds of hard wood
interior finish.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-22
KelIar, the Photographer,

E. D. Kellar, Of 3s11 south Main street, IL
not only ono of the ionesrs in the business
in Heleus. bus he IL also among the best
artists in the northwest. H. started In a
small way seven years ago and his patron
age has grown with the olty, so that now he
mas business that keeps him busy all the
while. In addition to the Helena gallery.
Mr. Ksllar has . br rauch In harysvil.e. His
q specially Of dozen cabinets fol S. Ais
collection of Photographic shows tnat his
business il not confined to any class. but
his patronage comes from all shs people
tho merchant. the banker. the professional
man, she miner, tho laborer. and last but
not least the baby have gone TO Ksllar to
have their pictures" taken.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-22

h0mAoher's Bakory, Sixth and WARRIOR
ChAs. Schumacher, an experienced and
practical baker and oonfectioneY. has
opened bakery and confectionery in the
Klein schmidt block, nj Sixth avenue and
Warren street. The location IL = good one.
and residents in that section will fnd the
est, ,blishnent \ great convenience. MI.
Schumacher will carry q full line of both
cnkes and fine confectionery. mud thoss
who pat onize him may feel assured that
they will not only get full valne for their
money but the best quality in every line.
East side poopls should give tho new sstab-
lishmsnt trial.
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Continued On second page,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-22

Are just the thing for this time
of year. We have them in all
grades and ia briCS. Wool lined
with silk backs. They are SELL
erS; make and retain customers
for us. Take a look at them
you will buy one.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1893-11-24
LIFE-SAVING SERVICE.
1000 Persons Rescued and $4,000,
600 Worth of Property Saved.

1000 Persons Rescued and $4,000,
900 Worth of Property Saved.
Superintendent Kimball OF the lifc-saving
service in his annual report, says that the
number of disasters to dO"umented vessels
within'th field of the operations of the ser
vice during the year ended June 80 was
427. There were on board these veg
sells 1865 persons. of whom 3542
were saved and twenty three lost. Six hun
dred and sixty-threc shipwrecked persons re-
coivcd succor at the stations The eStima~
ted value of the vessels involved in the
disasters was S6.414. 075 and that of their
'cargOeS 81 ,6Si. 900. making total value
Of property imperillel SSO98.01 or this
amount Sc. 442 sos was saved. and 81
Cos. $40 lost. The number OF vessels totally
lost was eighty t. In addition to the
foregoing, there wrra during the year 154
casualties to small craft. such as sailbOats.
rowboats, ETC., on which there were 321 per
sons, 321 of whom were saved and six
lost The property involved in these
instances is estimated at &153,035, OF
which S12S, $40 was saved and S24G90 lost
There were forty-seven other persons rescued
who had fallen from the wharves. piers, etc,
and who would have persisted without the
aid of the life-savinC crews. The cost o. IN"
maintenance of the service during the year
was 81 231 .S9345
Attention is called to the frequency and
violence ofthe tempests which have swept the
Atlantic coast during the months of May and
August in recent years, OccaSlOnlng serious
loss Oflifc and property, and tn suggestion
of prOlOngatiOn of the active season to en-
brace these months is made