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CLOAK DEPARTMENT..

Here will be found many choice and exclusive nov
elites. OUR CAPES comprise all this seasons cor
rect colors Notable among them are those of Black
Elizabeth rufies at the neck and the Bourbon lace
trimmings. All were selected with great care and
each one has special point Of merit to recon-
mend 1t.
OUR JACKETS are in all the new efects Of
materials The designs are from the best foreign
manufacturers Particular attention is called to the
Jacket made Of black silk with Bertha collar of Bour
don lace. 1t is an extremely handsome garment and
ours solely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-14
Martyrs to Fashion.

A year ago twas the maidens high hat
That rishteously vexed mans soul,
For those Eifel towers allowed him to see
OF the play not part of the whole.
Yet today he's no nearer view Of the stage,
And sorely tried mortal. he grieves,
Because he can't see. stretch his neck as he may,
On account of her high puffy sleeves.
-EausUs Titu Times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-14

With the ex-ofice holders and the men whose
private business prevents them from being ef-
ficient postmasters out of the race, the field Of
selection contracts considerably.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-14

CREps TR1ANoS.

Now you don't know what that is-but its
closely drawn wooden threads carrying the
delicate forms and colors of many new and
original designs is bound to become q favorite.
Cream. Tan. Blue. Black and Gray grounds
give contrast to the shades the pate are
worked out in. 81 inches wIde-1oc. yard
that Is all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-14

The people whom the New York police have
been after will no doubt note with a good deal
of satisfaction the persistent manner in which
DR.. Parkhurst is after the police
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-14

Congressman Bourke Cochran has announced
that while in Congress he proposes to devote
himself to national affairs. This is patriotic
and proper, but it may be lonesome
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-14

The persistent manner in which the French
ministry totters affords another indication that
that country has one Of the worst cases of moral
malaria on record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-14

The worlds fair will have to step lively if it
wants to beat Chicago's local politics as q
national show
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-14

''Yes. sir" said the young man, II want to
work for the government"
"Oh!' said the Congressman, his face bright
ening, Il didn't get things right at first,
thought you wanted an office"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-14

California is considerably stirred up over an
attempt to move the CAPITAL to san Jose. 1t is
feared that Kansas microbe has wandered out
that way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-14
FRENCH JAvASArsE.

Asuperior Challis. with graduated satin stripes,
covered with flowers and fruits as natural as
life. Cream. Gray and Black grounds We
haven't much Of it-and the demand will be
beavy-so II is worth while being prompt-32
inches wide-S1c. q yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-14

"Move on!' said the railway ticket agent.
ats all square"
"Oi know it, was the reply. ''That's phwy
Dim sthandin' aroun'. The boss towld me to
get round thrip ticket"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-14

AT last there seems to be tangible purpose
to protect the afable and industrious Ameri-
can COW and down the oleomarsarine competi-
tlon-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-14

"Dah's many man," said Uncle Eben, ada
tolls patiently up de stairway OBJ fame des FOL
de sake OBJ slidin' down de balluster ter OBJ
scurity."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-14

$50 you say Professor Gufins expressed a
great deal of interest in me-" said Miss Passeigh
with little hutter. "He seems like q very dis
tinguished man."
ayes" replied Miss Cuttins, she is Q cele-
brated antiquarian
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-14
SHOOTING STARS.

"How do you like your alarm clock?" asked
the jeweler.
First rate"
''You didn't seem pleased with it at first"
mo. But it's broken now,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-14
HAT TRIMMINGS.
lat RINNTNGG
EasssTTEERR HossIIEEBRYY.

The leading novelty is line Of Fancy
Isle Hose in tan. gray and fast black with
gold stars. such as shown in the cels, rated
Admiral Cigarette picture. and also Russian
blue with lowered designs Only 49c. per
pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-14
W, B, MOSES
g SONS.
0RlEN I AL RUG DIS
PLAY AND SALE.
EXHIBITION ROOM,
FIRST FLOOR.
LOOK Ar The Pace. Given
BELOW.
roU WILL BE INTERESTED.

12 pieces shiraI Rugs. Worth o.. so TO elo each.
Reduced to. ........ e. -
Bale OF 2o pieces Shirvsn Rugs Worth slo.
Sl2hO and SIS Each reduced TO ..............SS5 %
Bale of 80 rieces Fine shirvan Rugs Worth
sla %. SIS and sl5 each Rsdu-ed to.-...---Slo 80
Ba Of - pieces Fine Daghesiau Rues. Worth
sl1. SIS sad $50 each. Reduced TO ........si2. 50
Bale OF y pieces Extra Fine Dacheetsn Rugs.
$50. s22 so and s25 each. Reduced to .... sl6 so
Bale 30 pieces Extra large aud Heavy Ushsk
Rugs. Worth SO. $50 and s35 each. Reduced to seo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-14

Ladies' Swiss Ribbed Vests in white ecru
pink and blue, neck run with ribbon. Only
19:. each.
Ladies' Fancy Ribbed Isle Thread Vests.
all colors. 35c each, for 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-14
French FLANNEL.


The 75c. quality comes 81 inches wide
Sacque Wrapper Rrade-prnted in all
shades-hgured and striped.
The 60c. quality Is the plain shades-27
inches wide.
II you want White Flannel there is this
variety to be satisfied from
sHRUNKEN sKIRTING FLANNELS.
SUITING FLANNELS.
FINETTE.
SILK WARP FLANNELS.
JAPANESE FLANNELS
GAUZE FLANNELS.
DOMETS.
ANGOLA.
SHAKER FLANNELs.
In these you have got choice Of the best-and you
can't afford to bother with any thing inferior Quality
in Flannel counts for everything
Dip inland help yourselves. Nothing to be gained
by waitng-many a choice pattern will be lost sight
Of by waiting. The brightest gems are the first to
attract attention. reminder ought to be enough to
you to the importance of immediate possession
PERRYs.
NINTH AND THE AVENUE"
Established 1870 It'll Telephone 9o5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-14

THE LIST AS GIVEN ABOVE AFFORDS But
SLIGHT IDEA OF THE LARGE sToCK
OF ORIENTAL RUGS WE ARE SHOWING
THE SALE WILL BE KEPT Up FOB THE
NEXT FEW DAYS ONLY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-14
R1vAL BEAurrrs
AT
P|ER[RY " S.

In01IME IL beginning to press . ntte-push
Y Vhttle. The CHALLIs. FLANNELs. CREPE
TRIANoN. JAvANAIsE and such harbnsers
Of spring are rsstlessly waiting their turn to
- do you service
You will be anxious to use them, too. once
you have laid eyes on the handsome effects. Espe-
cialy choice in pattern and quality are those that
have crossed the water to do your bidding. It has
been our privilege to enjoy first pck-and you must
know we exercised it to the fullest extent. Just
what we thought would appeal to your tastes best
We took. The commoner patterns-less unique and
less novel-we left to Others What we decided upon
We kept to ourselves. will hardly meet them
anywhere else.
CHAII1s
30 different patterns Of CHALLIs-all tones
OF ground coler-covered with flowers, sprays
stripes-3o inches wide-50c. q yard.
As many more different figure and spot
prntinss on Navy Blue. Black or Red grounds
30 inches wide-62<c. yard.
Novelties in flower stripes. bouquets. sprays,
violets and vine patte- Cream, Tan. Gray.
Green, Lavender and Red grounds. They are
30 inches wide-snd 621<c yard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-14
SUIT DEPARTMENT..

OUR COSTUMES AND TEA GOwNS-American
copies of Worth. Pingat and Sarah Meyer. Twenty
Costumes and Tea Gowns Of this kind will be ON
e1hibtion-a novelties. no two alike. and cannot be
duplicated,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-14
SPECIAL NorrcE.

Our object has been in making this
sale to convince purchasers that II is
to their advantage TO buy from the
retailer instead Of at auction We call
particular attention to the Turkish
Shirsz Rugs reduced to e315. Never
In our experience has there been an
imported Rug sold ct auction for less
than for $500 to IS 90. In making
selection now from our collection
you will have opportunity OF pur-
chasing after due elaboration at auc-
ton prices. instead of being harassed
by other bidders. causing possibly Q
purchase OF an undesirable article.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-14

SONG OF THE TIMES.
There's a wire over head,
Trolley-la,
People look on it with dread.
Trolley-la.
II it fingers in the town
1t will bring the census down
To q minimum, tbs said,
Trolley-la,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-14
CARPET DEPARTMENT.

OUR STOCK IN THIS DEPARTMENT NOW
CONTAINS ALL THE LATEST DESIGNS AND
cOLORIyGS IN CARPETS OF ALL GRADES
FROM THE CHEAPEST TO THE BEST. IN
ORDER TO CLEAR OUR STOCK OF THE ODDS
AND ENDS ACCUMULATED DURING THE IN
AUGURATION RUSH WE HAVE EARKED DOWN
ALL THE PATTERNS WE HAVE LESS THAN 100
YARDS OF TO THE LOWEST PRICES EVER
NAMED ON THE SAME QUALITIES.
Is Patterns. Heavy wilton Velvet Carpet. Worth
81 AZ. Rednced to- 81 per yard
- Patterns, Body Brussels Carpet. Worth Ell Is
10 Patterns. Tapestry Brussels Carpet. Worth Toe.
neduceu per yard
10 Patterns Best Quality, Extra Super Ingram Car
pet Worth S5c. Reduced to.......... SOC. per yard
10 Patterns. Union Extra Super. Ingram Carpet
Worth Soc. Reduced to. SOC. per yard.
10 Patterns. Moquette Carpet Worth 81 %. Re-
duced per yard.
IS Bordered Carpets made up Of remnants at about
one-half regular prices. Measure your room. come
in and look them you will be to ind some
thing to fit-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-14

ExxccE EPTI9NAEILY Goo99PB BAksAISs
Each And Every Department..
Zach 1And Livery department,
Of which the following are but a few.
Special notice should be given our mag
nifcent stock Of Trimmed Hats; Bonnets
and Toques. We now acknowledged
leaders" in this line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-14

REMNANTS, REMsAxra
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-14
BOYS, DEPARTMENT..

1OAo OLfAh1MENT.
Here you asked to examine class Of goods sec
ond to none-workmsnship. style. material, TT and
finish considered.
OUR CUSTOM MADE SUITS are from foreign
patterns that we cannot duplicate.
OUR LITTLE GIANT" SUIT, manufactured a..
pecally for be excelled in real value BY anv
s.. 90 Suit.
OUR COMBINATION" SUIT tcoat and two pairs
OF pants is better value than set Of this kind that
includes cap. Atwood material and only s. 90.
OUR SHIRT WAISTS AND FAUNTLERoY
wAISTS-A superior stock-pleasiAx colors and as
much quality be possibly crowded into each
waist for the price.
(3d foor............1O 10th and 18th st. buiIdings,)
HE Russian HAT
very latest idea headgear Can be seen here only
as it's ours exclusively.
In Trimmed MILLINERY PAR1oRs
We are showing as worthy gatheringof
HATS AND BONNETs
As was ever displayed. Our stock is continuously
changing. We importing and inpentino new ideas
all the time. This with popular prices is what
wins for us such generous trade.
Ladies' Untrimmed straws. in all the new spring
Styles from Csc. to So So
Children's Hats Large Flats and Round Hats.
cd floor. I'd annex }
Book DEPARTMENT News.
Just received from Thomas Nelson's Sons. publish.
ers Of the Oxford Bibles 500 copies
NEW TESTAMENT,
Revised edition. Ions primer type. crown svo, 400
pages.
Our price. 15c. copy
Basement..... st. building
DUPLICATE WHIST.
KALAMAZOO METHOD.
Each set has fine cloth-covered board, gold en-
bOssed. aud is put up in handsome cloth box.
No. contains trays. 20 celluloid polka chips. 20
score cards and book Of rules and instructions.
No. IL contains IL trays 20 chips. 25 score cards
and book Of rules and instructions.
No. 10 contains 10 trays % chips 25 score cards.
book Of rules and instructions
-&5.00.-
No. 20 contains 20 trays. % chips. score cards.
books rules aud instructions
80 Co.,
Stationery Dept.
WooDwA.D 4 Lo4uaor.
iorR. nth AND Sta NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-14
So WORTH Or GooDs Fon 81.

but Of turning a stock of clothing into money.
Some Of the consolidated prices:
MEMS FASHIONABLE OvERCOATs. strictly
pure wool. -. So.
Mems Atwood Business Suits. o.. &c.
Mems Elegant Cashmere Suits. %. "a
Mems Fine Dress Suits. s1O.50.
Children's Suits. plated front and back. Sc.
Childrens Cashmere Suits. sl.6I.
Childrens Fine Dress Suits. 81. 49,
Childrens Knee Pants. 49,. DC. Csc. and SOC.
Mems Union Cashmere Pants. 81. s..
Mems Dress Pants. &225.
And many more wonderful bargains innumerable In
our list Of clothing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-14

The promise comes of balmy days
When man once more will dare
To give the moths a chance to Craze
Upon his winter wear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-14
WEDNESDAY,
THURSDAY,
FRIDAY,
MARCH Is, ts, IL,
Spring Opening EXPOSITION
IMPORTED AND Domestic
NOVELTIES
JACKETS. CArrs. NANTES.
COSTUMES,
Misses AND CHr1psExs
WARS. FRocks AND Gu1xpEs.
BOYS,
SUITS. HArs AND SHIRT
WAISTS

muir entire third floor is conservatory Of rare er-
W otics. Spring novelties in outer garments from
the European centers Of fashion. Choicest and
newest realizatons of styles that exclusive. will
not be seen. that you cannot get elsewhere. This
unique assortment is distinctive for wide diversity
Of styles. no two garments being exactly alike. We
have also Just ushered in long train Of American
made garments. representing all the beauties and
practicalities which our able costumers have gath
cred. invented adapted from study and observa-
transformations which have been taken from the
most commanding positions in America, London,
Paris. Berlin and Vienna. Never in our history have
so many charming conceits been gathered together,
and there is one important feature we can always
speak Of here with absolute assurance and that the
fit Of our Ladies' and Misses Wraps. They were
made to At the figure The manufacturers took special
pains on that point. Wen not attempt to describe
Them but extend you cordial invitation to visit us
this week. Spend little time among the goods. for
nowhere is it possible get in closer touch with ap
proved European and American fashions for spring Of
1895 than here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-14

The way in which little things count looms
up impressively when you note how far a slight
change in the prevailing fashion can put your
hat out Of style.
The Helena independent., 1893-11-19
FOULLY MURDERED.
The Fate sf George Watson, whs Lived
Near Them pson FaiIs.

The Fate sf George Watson, whs Lived
Near Them pson Falls.
Special to The Independent.
MIssoULA. Nov. 18.--ShsFif Ramsey and
Coroner Mills returned from Thompson
Fails this morning, where they won't 10 In
vestigats she murder OF George Watson.
near that place. The evidsnos introduced
at the coroasr's inquest showed that foul
murder had been committed, probably BY
some one who knew that deceased kept
considerable money IN bis house. The
body was found lying on iss baok among
tbs burned rulns Of the cabin. Many hours
mast have elapsed sitter the crime whom
discovery was made. Six inches Of snow had
fallen and complstely obliterstsd all tracks.
Tho trunk and Ixos were badly burned. but
the back OF the head Was not and showed
that the rear portion Of the skall had been
crushed In by blow with blunt iasti u
mSpt.
The only eonhdant Watson had was an
Other ooloEsd man who stated at the in.
quest that the deceased had about 1000 in
money in the house. This man was six
miles away at the tims of the murder. "A
bolt which was partly burned eontsinsd
nearly $50 worth Ut gold dust. This was
ON the body and had escaped the obssrva-
tlon OF the murdersrs. Watson lived nlone
on a ranch and sold milk, chickens and
hogs TO people In the vicinity OF Thorn pson
Ealla
The Helena independent., 1893-11-19
THE NON-ASSESSMENT LAW.

The Bill As 1t Was Passed. and Signed by
the President.
The INDEPENDENT 10 indebted TO Ron. T.
G. Power for tho following copy of the non.
assessment law, - il finally passed con-
grsss:
Be it enacted by the senate and house Of
representatives of the United States 7of
America in congress assembled. That the
provisions of section numbered tvonty-
three hundred and tWenty-four of the
revised statutes of tho United States. which
require that on each claim located after the
tenth day of May. eighteen hundred and
sevsnty-twe. and until patent hae been
issued therefor. not less than one hundred
dollars worth of labor shall bo performed
or Improvements made during each
year, bs suspended fer the year
eighteen hundred and ninety three
80 that NO mining claim which hsstbeen
regularly located and recorded % required
by the locsl laws and mining regulations
shall be subject TO forfeiture for nonper-
formanos Of the annual assessment for the
year 1893: Provided, That the claimant OF
claimants of any mining location. In ordel
to secure the benefits Of this act shall eaass
TO pc recorded In the Office whore the locA.
tion notice or certificate il filed on or BE-
fore Dec. 81, 1893. q NOTICE that he or they
in good faith intend TO hold and work said
claim: Provided. however. That the pro-
visions Of this act shall not apply to the
state of south Dakota.
This act shall take effect from and after
its passage.
Approved, Nov. 3. 1893.
The Helena independent., 1893-11-19
EXPECTED OTHER NEWS.
Gresham Alleged to Have Been Sur
prised by Reports From
tho Islands.
Ho Had Private Reports, but They
Were Not Given to the
Press.
Letters From President Cleveland to Pres.
ldsnt Dele Are Of the Most
friendly Character,

WARRINGTON, Nov. 18.--SsesstaYy Gresham
was furnished With copy OF the Associated
press bulletin announcing that Minister
Willis had presented his credentials TO the
government Of Hawaii without making any
references TO she restoration of the queen.
He seemed greatly surprised. but abso-
lutely refused to express any opinion upon
the news thus conveyed. His entire man
ner indicated that he did not consider the
news reliable or that he entertained the
opinion shat 1t did not cover the entire
sitaatisn. 1t was supposed he did not wish
to express any opinion until he should re-
ceive an official statement from Willis, and
this was The Interpretation put upon his
silence by tho people intimately associated
with him in the department..
After the drst bullstin that the provis-
ionsl government was sill in power was
shown Secretary Gresham hs hsatensd over
to the White house. and did not return
until after three O'clock. Mssntins tho
Copyrighted lsttsr of tho Associated press
from Honolulu was sent up. A COPY was
also taken TO Secretary Herbert, Of the
navy department.. Saturday is always the
ssoretasy's busy day. but he laid aside i'm
portant business on hand and had his Sec
sretary read hin tho whole dispatch.
When Secretary G sshsm returned from
the White house he was offered copy Of
the letter. but hs had already read il with
the president.
The state department has a dispatch
from Honolulu that arrived by the Aus
tralis to-day. No conjecture can be formed
OF what 10 in it. Secretary Gresham said
pleasantly at 4:3O O'Clock: "Yea have oil
the news to-day. and have nothing to give
you"
The Helena independent., 1893-11-19
ABOUT THE COURTS.
Tbs Verdict Ons Way and the Special
FIndlags the Osber.

FIndlags the Otber.
The CASE Of George Nsimick against the
American Insurance company WAS finished
and given 10 the Jury In Judge HUNTS de-
partnent OF tho district court At noon yes-
tsrday. Tho Jury osme In altar the noon
recess with general verdict in favor Of de-
fendaht. They brought In spsoial hndings.
however. sustaining the prinsipal oonsen-
thexe WAS no understanding at the time
Agent Laoroix issued three policies for
II, 800. that Eeimick could increase the
insurance 10 5000; that tho agent did not
tell Neimick he would rsnsw tho shrse old
policies which were shortly to expire 50 80
value Of the insured building st the time it
was insured and nt tho time 10 WAS burned
was $500 Col. G. Is. Nolan. counsel for
defendant. moved the court 10 order JudR-
ment snte ed In favor OF the company. in
spite OF tho general verdict for plaintiff.
Judge Hunt took the matter under advise
ment.
judgments by default were entered In the
district court yesterday agAinst the Fray
sehlaR- huffman company in favor of the
following: California Powder Wot KS. Sl.-
b72. 60: w. s. Mott. $35l So; Continental Oil
company $zs5; Arbuckie Brothers. : b64
W. =. Conrad, 1852; Nelson Story. 32lO.4o;
G. L. Perry. $23i77. Judgment by default
was also entered in favor of plaintiff in the
case Of the Jarvis Conklip Mortgage oom-
pany vs.. Walker for S1,S94.G3 also In the
case Of Duncan Huntsr W. L. h. Burke.
A jury In Judge Bucks department. Of the
district court yesterday found verdict for
defendant in the case Of Gregory Steibli VI.
Victoria L. saivail OF al.
The case Of A. J. Steele W.. W. ID. Flowers
was begun in Judge Hunts department of
the district court yesterday.
The case Of Lynch vs. the Northern
court.
No further indictments were returned BY
the federal grand jury yesterday.
The Helena independent., 1893-11-19
THR FACTS ARE STATED.

A. Usual The Indspondsst was Psrfsstly
Correct In Its News.
4 statement under the heading s.stats
the Faota." WAS printed in The herald YES
terdsy In regard to Will Hanks. sx-pTssi-
dent Of the Merchants National bank se
Great Falls. and the indiosnsnt found
against him by the federal grand jury.
which statement appeared 10 And fault
with the publication in The INDEPENDENT 10
the effect that Nr. Hankt was placed In
charge Of Col. Sanders, ono Of his counssl,
TO find bail. The Herald statement ssidi
.Ths facts arc that Will Hanks WAS NOT In
charge Of an ofiioer. except TO escort him
before Judge Knowles. and Col. Sanders
was not made responsible. express or in-
Piled, for his safe keeping" The pnbliea-
tion in HE INDEPENDENT said: ITO enable
him to seours this bond Mr.. Hanks was
placed in charge Of Col. Sanders. one of
his counsel, who was TO be responsible for
his safe keeping" In Justice 10 United
States Marshal FurAy and to THE INDEPsn-
DENT IL 10 proper TO state that the faots aa
published in The INDEPENDENT were oor-
rect. The marshal. not wishing TO annoy
Mr.. Hanks BY sending = deputy around
with him. allowed him TO 60 In charge Of
Col. Sanders. After his indictment BY The
grand jury the marshal had no authority 10
allow Mr.. Hanks ous Of his custody until
he had furnished bail.
The Helena independent., 1893-11-19
AMUSEMENTS.

Rhea In "Ths Queen Of shsba' attracted
the largest audience to the opera house that
has witnessed any performance for months
in Helena. The play Is one of the best
spectacular productions ever put on the
stage. The scenery is magnificent. Rhsa's
costumes are marvels Of beauty. while tho
bright oriental dresses Of the other oharSc-
ters. with tho excallent scenic effects. make
up tableaux Of rare beauty. Az Tanar, the
queen, Rhea shows her artistic abilities in
high degree. Whom Hiram, the chief
builder Of the temple. openly declares his
love for the queen, Rhea is afforded an am
pie opportunity to display that art which
has made her famous. Rhea's acting was
faultless throughout. w. 8. Hart as Hiram
and John Fay Palmer as King solomon.
shared the honors of the evening with
Rhea. The singing Of the male quartetts
10 . most en- Joy able feature.