The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-08

EOfgOtton.
Recent discoveries o. revealed by scisncs
disclose the fact that while ~excavating and
exploring tho silent streets Of Pomreii.
there lies beyond III wallis near the sshen
pathway that leads direct TO Vssuvius, the
withered form OF one, whose lovely bed Of
lava. Notwithstanding the soorching rays Of
the tropical sun n hery rain from the
volcano for two thousand years. has seem
inRly preserved the remains to Z strange
degree.
destruction OF tho city, it, awful silence;
where TO- ages lay buried beneath the
debris the rich. the poor, the actors of
everyday life. the diRnihed ruler. the msr-
chant. mechanic, the teacher, the senator,
the great and noble.
forgotten and alone! The silent figure.
ahastly vigil over ths hidden city. No
sound to awaken him. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
tary sentry OF inexorable time.
Forgotten! Fen the cruel mountains
neglected the coverings OF the mantel Of
ashes and lava 20 freely bestowed to othe.s ..
witness Of the most phenomenal tragedy
since the existence OF earth.
There is something in the word forgot
ten," abstractly speaking, that 10 quite pa
thstic. As tho the 10y hand Of society has
displayed the card of oatfacism; az tho the
esteem Of your acquaintances which you
prize so highly has lessened to such q de-
gree. that you find their old familiar nod
pass beyond or directed to those. who. at
some former period it had been your wont
to help.
The minister is much pleased az be
glances from his pulpit and observes the
well-filled pews Of his church. He 10 con-
Z ~-A A. AA- - hSr Ik-~A H.
perhaps a dry dootrinal sermon, that he fol
one 10 not forgotten.
The s~torekeeper thankfully returns the
wsll-bred nod of his lady customer and
Rlancos at the crowd of purchasers through
ont his establishment. whispers to himself
II am not forgotten"
The lawyer will, with friRhtful accuracy,
take in the condition of his client. size up
about the volume of his purse, and come te
an understanding with himself that hs fol
I'M will be neither left no forgotten.
The young lady as she listens to the sweet
strains OF q string band, or the melody of
quartette OF voices beneath her window a,
the witching hour OF midnight, slyly peept
behind the shade to see if he is there. whis-
pers to herself, "As long as he spoons like
that will not be forgotten"
Ladies we have TO gotten something anG
that forgetfulness concerns you. Under
stand us rightly. We. of the New Yorl
Dry Goods Store, have forgotten to include
in our Advertisement, which will be left a
your door, thirty-six 1867 pieces of all wool
elegant quality, 38-inoh chsviot.s
Again, understand us. and please accept
our thanks "a word which you will bear III
out We have never Lroken). it's an offer nevel
reached BY any concern west OF tho Missis-
sippi before, (thirty-six pieces all wool
cheviot. 20 cents per yard). Note the price.
Goods wotth at retail 50 cents or 60 cents in
New York city. The great sale will com.
mcnce I tuesday,, Jan. 10.
Ladies', the New York Store did not mean
to forget you. The New York Store has toe
much respect for YOU good opinion to for
get you for one moment. 'Tis a telegram
which reads: "These bargain goods are
sent so they will be here in time for the
great SALE" A sale that will abound In the
widest interest to yourself and friends.