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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-05

Old Time and Modern Floor COVERINGS,
The ancient fashion of floor covering was
a spread of sweet PUSHES or straw and it is
only within comparatively modern times
that fabrics have been used for that pur-
pose. In Asia, where carpets were first in
vented. they are seldom used except to sit
or sleep upon, thustheir original use has
been perverted.
Prior to the American revolution, woven
floor coverings. with the exception of do
mestic. were almoat unknown in this coun-
try. In 1776 the only carr cts in general
use were the rag carpets made with a stout
yarn warp supplied by farm honse apinning
wheels. The first American carpet factory
was erected ut Philadelphia in 1871.
Ingram carpets were the first to come
into general use in preference to tho old
time rag carpets. ingram carpets are made
OF a cotton or wool warp with a wool filing
and are woven one yard wide. The word
ingram is used to denote, dyed in the
grain, or thread, before the operation of
weaving in distinction from printed or
stamped fabrics.
Wilton, Administer and Brussels CARPETS
derive their names from the places where
they were first manufactured. Brussels
carpets were made in the city of Brussels in
the yenr l7lO. Brussels carpets are COM
posed of a linen back and a wool pile. hay-
ing n corded effect. The quality of Brus-
sells and also of tapestry carpets il partially
dete by the number of ''cords'' per
inch. The surface of n Brussels Garnet ia
formed of loops of worsted yarn packcd
closely together. These loops, which are
collectively called the pile, are produced or
raised from tho linen back by inserting u
series of wires between the linen founda.
tion and the yarn, and looping tho yarn
tightly over each wire. The wires being
Withdrawn rs the weaving proceeds leaves
distinct rows of loops. which form the
smooth. corded, surface seen in all Rrus-
sells carpets.
Wilton carpets differ from Brussels in
this, when the wires upon which tho loops
are formed are drawn out, the loops are cut,
giving the fine upright pile or plush effect.
The patterns for this season exhibited by
Sands Bros. are executed in very beautiful
designs. Sands Bros. display new styles in
moquette ~veivets, Administers, imperial
Brussels. Persian and oriental Carpets,
Their newlv arranged carpet room dispIays
the choicest productions of American and
foreign carpet manufactu, ers, and a superb
collection of fine ourtains and draperies.
Sands Bros. are always pleased to show
their immense assortment of carpstinSs,
&C.. mud to give any information desired in
regard to interior decoration.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-05

wnrd Withdrew In favor OF Capt. Mills. The
fight for tho position finally resulted in tho
appointment OF Hon. II. Plntt Carr enter, OF
New York. who was succeeded by Hon.
snmuel 4. Hauaer, who was appointed by
Mr.. Cleveland, M. Mantle la n membsr OF
tho order Of knights OF Pythins, nnd Mt tho
organization Of tho grand lodge Of Montana
in January, 1886, he waa elected TO the no.
sition of grand chancellor commander.
In 1879 MIR. Mantle was elocted TO
tho tel ritorinl legislative assembly
from Silver Bow county M n member OF tho
lower house and served al speaker in that
body, which contained but three democrats.
They were J. u. Saxton. OF MeaRher county
and C. +. Blakely and W.. ID. Flowers, of
Ca!lntin. Mr.. Mantle first aupesred AZ an
aspirant for senatorial lionors during tho
memorable deadlock which occurred after
tho admission OF Montana into tho union.
Ho wns elected mayor OF Butte Inst spring
alter II hot political fight in which there
were many warning factions. lilo IL un.
mar i0d and NAKED his homo at thu smoky
city, where his mother resides.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-05

resurrect the long forgotten contents of
My g~randmother's wardrobe. and don the
beaded cape she wore when she was said to
! have been the belle of a grand inauguration
ball at Washington whom Mrs. President
Polk was chief lady at the White house.
However, that is entirely out Of the ques-
ton, as those articles of long ago are held
by us as sacred relics of those whom we still
retain. fresh and green, in memory.
Blu here is a postscript. What extrava-
Rance! A postscript TO n cablegram. and
yet how kind. Translated it reads: PIN.
toux, one OF the most famous manufac.
turers OF fashionable garments in Yer
sailles, will to-day express to Helena, Mont.
sixty exquisite capes and jackets. The
express package is addressed New York
Dry Goods store. They arc very beautiful.
See them.'"
To the ladies of Montana the New York
Store will say that they a'o infinitely
obliged for the. conid!ng confidence be-
slowed. They especially extend their sin
core thanks to the lady who. in the aener-
Gus Impulse OF her heart, has SO kindly per-
mitted the publication of the cablegram.
We mention no names, MOI dc we insert its
contents AS an 'ad." knowing quite we'll
that the name of the New York Stole ia
quite sufficiently we'll advertised without
the additional publication of any private
correspondence or cablegrams.
Ills only placed in these columns to no.
tlfy a fashionable public that the New
York store has received tho express package,
and Furthermore oxtend u most CO, dial in
v%itation to every lady throughout Montana
to visit them. that they (the New York
store) may have the delight aud pleasure OF
showing the handsomest garments ever
placed on exhibition in the western hemis-
phere.
Ladies', the mysteries of the New York
store are unbelievable. Every day some
thing new. Every day II surprise. We beg
you do not confound us with the material
styles of any other establishment. for tho
New York store keeps step with the rapid
advance of time. They grasp the ideal OF
fashion to-day. The ladies will bear us
out. Unnpp onchable styles.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-05
COL. WHEELER,s REWARD.

lie Faithful Librarian Ieeappointed to
the Position He So Ably Fills.
At the first meeting of tho new board of
trustees of the State Historical society.
which is composed of Col. ". F. Sanders.
Cornelius Hedges. William E. Cullen and
Granville Stuart. Col. William f. Wheeler
by a unanimous vote was selected az the
librarian of the society for the next two
years. The position carries with it a salary
of $1,000 per year. This is the first sub
stantial recognition that has been made of
Col. Wheelel's untiring zeal and great
ability in connection with the preservation
of historical records pertaining to Mon
tana. He has had charge of the library for
twelve years. most of the time without
compensation. For the past few years he
has been allowed a small salary by the
state. The board gave directions for the
historical society rooms on the top floor Of
the court house.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-05
THE CITY GEM FIERY.

Lots Are Now Going Very Tnst--The I'm.
proycments
A largo number of lots are now being sold
in the new cemetery, Several prominent
business mon have bought from $500 to
$500 worth of lots in tho cemetery lately,
considering them very desirable as IN in
yestment. Tho managers of the new Gem
otery arc doing everything to improve it
and to make tho place attractive to visitors.
Everything is Kept in iitst class order I'LL
the time. Tho new tnnk house is nearing
completion, and it ia expected that tho new
electric pumDs will arrive in a few days.
by the time summer arrives and the grass
is growing the new cemetery will present an
inviting appearance to those who 90 to
look at the last resting place of their be-
loved dead. 1t will DO a We liable Gods
oN,aD
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-05

a Cnblegram With a Postscript to a Lady.
A Helena lady received n cablegram yes
terdny from Europe. Cablegrams are not
general and frequent to Helena; and. fur
Their, none are held quite sacred as we'll rs
secret. Still, the cableRram wended its
long journey and bore the rather startling
intelligence: De Joiies Capotes pa.teB SER
ont porter a Paris Cette saison.
The lady pondered long, and at last CON
cluded TINT the requirements of society
were severe and in a measure autooratic.
ut seems SO strange" she remarked to
an acquaintance, that those Parisinns
can't prolong an article. especially il it is
pretty, moro thar one season."
"Just imagine" she continued, II will be
obliged, should l desire to ecoaomize, to
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-05
ONE YEAR FOR BYEKs.

Horsky, Milier's Former Bookkeepe rs
Found Guilty of Forgery.
After considering tho points raised by
William II. Byers' attorney that the de-
PENDANT had committed no crime in sign
ing the name of Horsky. Miller g. Co. to a
Northern Pacific Express company's receipt
for $40. Judge Hunt yesterday allowed the
case to 90 to the jury. They retired at II
a. m. and at 2:45 p. M. brought in a verdict
of guilty and fixed the penalty at one year.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-05

Mr.. Poffendorf has reopened tho Mint
saloon formerly occupied by Mr.. WIN. Col
hnus, OLD patrons will receive the Same
Treatment aa before. A cordial invitation
IL extended to all.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-05
The Mystery Solved

The Mystery Solved,
There were boxes of fine Havnnas,
And Turkish tobacco rare.
With pipes from every count y,
You 500 in the window there.
They were all 80 cheap you couldn't bu,
think
Mckinley had done what he could.
And taken the tariff from off these things,
Just as, Of course. he should.
Twas thus that | was dreaming,
When someone careless spoke;
And thus my beautiful vision
Ended all In smoke.
Bnt 1T was not all N vision.
Nor the comets brightness afnr,
Though l dreamed it after dinner,
Smoking q good cigar.
these things down Mt SASS
You surely will fiud.
And all kinds of tobacco,
just suited 10 your mind,
fre5, YOU know. la u tirst-class man,
And also u tlrst-class trade.
He'll show YOU II iirst-rnte prime Cigar,
Tho best thnt ever was made.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-05
Approved by the Governor.

Gov. Richards approved and signed yes
terday the bill establishing a state prison at
Deer Lodge and one at Billings. known as
house bill 18-An act to locate the state
prisons and provide for the erection and re-
LARS OF prison buildings and appropriatine
money therefor. He also signed senate bill
67-An act relating to the purchase, con-
structlon, sale, lease and aiding railroads
in certain cases and ratification of prior
sales and cancellations.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-05

The funeral of Brother j. l.. Henderson,
set for Sunday, March 5. ut 1880 3. m., is
postponed until Tuesiny. March z, at same
hour. on account of non. arrival of rela-
tives. Per order RELIEF COMMITTEES.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-05

We carry tho largest stock OF yehioles, ON.
bracin: moro styles than any hoase in tho vest.
AMo can suit You in any kind or ut, 10 of vchl ole.
I. G. Power d &c.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-05

Daily from tho manufacturers direct come
great stocks of now sprins goods for haleigh "
Clarke. Mr.. italeiIn is in tho market personally
making the selections,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-05

Elegant dress goods, silk and wool. inst re-
ceived from the manufacturers. selected by mr..
Raleigh, who is in the market making selections
for haleigh Il Clarke.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-05

Tho Beo Hive is closing out thoir line OF pic
tures. such as wood cuts steel ongravinps. photo
gravures, Photographic paintings, etc, ut mo half
and sec them.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-05

We carry q iuli llne OF mining machinery, in
Guiding, steam hoists, boilers. mining pumps,
horse whitns, wire ~hoisting rupo, otc. Tive us
Il call. /. L. Power Il Co..
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-05

An infinite variety of beautiful cmbroidcries.
All designs manufactured aro kept by aleigh e.
larke' They keep their stock complete at all
times 1t IN mover allowol to run down.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-05

Novelty arcss patterns are imported direct by
ltnlo 81 y. , lnrko. 1Lcir Il, OK of chnngvab,e
plnids and elegant serge, 10 not equa,cd in tho
west,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-05

II ye9 are in the market for grass or garden
seeds OF any variety go to T.. 1. Power 4 Co.
and mako your purchase. They have q fuIl line
of fresh seed.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-05
1. u. u. r., Attention.

che old reliable tchnttlor farm and quartz
sold AMI warranted by L. L. 4 over Is
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-05

The Thompson Gioyo-F Fitting corset in all
styles at The Beo Hive.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-05
Tho Mint saloon.

Special salos every day TT Tho l,co Hive
Watch our nd in another column.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-05

Silk and wool dress goods. lsrgest stock, best
material, lowest prices at ltalcigh < Clarke's,
T.. G. over Il Co. arc headquarters for agri-
cultural implements OF every DESCRIPTION. John
Deere plows and harrows. disc larrows. Superior
seed drills, etc.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-05

Open work curtain ecrim 1nc per yard at
Butcher u Rradley'a. l0a Broadway.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-05

Large n w limo of ,mbroiderics, dimities snd
apron checks nt Butcher y Brad ley's at pric y
that cannot To eaualeu.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-05

legal blanks at this oIic,.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-05

Lamps and lampwasr at cost at Tho Foo Hive.
The morning call., 1893-10-01

member of the League of American
Wheelmen. and was until quite recentlv a
MEM ber of the Bay City Wheelmen, which
he Joined in 1885, and from which he
branched out and organized the so-called
Columbia Square Wheelmen. of which
he was elected captain. This organization
disbanded shortly and formed the Olympic
Cycling annex, comprising as its prime
movers r. X. Russ, ii. S. Russ and the
Hunter brothers, the former (Bob Russ)
being selected as first lieutenant, which
office he retained for a few months, when
N. Robinson resigned in Russ favor.
Russ never failed tn attend a club run nor
mreting of any kind in connection with
this organization since its existence,
and if all were enthused as much as he
the Annex Weuld be- mare than three
times its present siZe. As captain he has
instituted races, barbecnes. century runs,
which are at present on his rOadbeok, for
his present: term Of office. He has been
riding since 1884. and as an all-around ath-
fete he has competed for the Olympic Club
10 tng-Of-war, assisted by: Kolb and. a
few other prominent. l. members, at their
grounds He is the son of A. q: Russ, the
capitalist, Mexican War. veteran :: and
piDnrer Of 1885, ono of the Oldest
families OF San Francisco and in eonnec-
tiep with the Russ House, and .nephewl:of
II. B. Russ. the present treasurer Of the
Olympic Club; r. Russ takes great pleas
ure:ln swimming, in fact every line of sport;
has recently figured pr0nfn emily in con-
nection. with some big hing excursion to
the Cordelt Banks. He is also quite. a
sharpshooter with the rifle. and has to bis
credit not a few ahtlers from the Pour
Pointers" backs which'he laid but: AS an
angler he lis also n aocd disciple of /.
Walton. In conversation lie ls very openly
.snoken.- modest and makes hosts offrields
wherever he ynes,. He is known as "sRail.
road Russ, since his name. has three RS.
The boys still joke with him oyer that
Eocaloma Club run, In which: hsT figured
so prominently: He is a prominent men,
ber and hearty supporter-of the Olympic
Club and.is always to- the front when as
sistanca is wanted. : :. :: :.
Lewis G. Hunter has been actively iden-
The morning call., 1893-10-01

be we'll attended, and, as majority of the
fastest riders in the State have entered. it
will not surprise the fraternity ii some
records will go under. On the 9Th inst. a
reunion Of wheelmen will be held at San
Jose. and run to Haywards will follow.
In reference TO this Robert X. Russ, cap
tain of the Olympic Club Wbeelmen writes: :
1t was suggested at San Jose on Admis-
sion day last. the occasion of the meet OF
the Associated Cycling Clubs. that joint
run and reunion at Haywards OF all the
clubs about the bay Of San Francisco would
De an interesting and enjoyable event.
by common consent of the club captains
Olympic Club Wheelmen, and.t was in
measure understood that the second Sum-
day in October would be q convenient and
Vuitabie date.
''This date, October 8. following the meet
ing OF the board of governors OF the aSso-
ciated clubs in this city on the evening pre-
:ceding, seems especially appropriate.
1t is suggested that the city clubs take
the creek-route boat Of the Southern Pa
cfic Company. which on Sunday morn
lngs leaves the feQt Of Market street at
o'clock, instead of 9:15. as on week DAYS.
Landing at the foot of Broadway. Oak
land, the clubs will proceed to the club
house OF the Acme Athletic Club, then to
the house of the Reliance Athletic Club.
where the start for Haywards will be
made.
Captain De Witt Van Court of the Acme
Athletic Club will act as chief marshal 70. ssoT
the run. and to him club captains will re-
port for position in line and other informa-
ton.
At Haywards the Garden City Cyclers
and the San Jose Road Club will be met.
1t'has been suggested that in view Of the
dissatisfaction which Is so likely to Oresult
when an attempt is made to cater for any
great number of persons zen masse" it
would ba we'll to leave it to the captain of
each club TO manage in advance for lunch
ing his men at such one of the many ex-
celIent places 0fentertainment to be found
at.Haywards as his club may prefer.
At the same time the Olympic'Club
wheelmen are willing TO arrange to luncn
such clubs as may so desire, provided that
request is made not later than Thursday,
October 5, stating the price ''per capita" it
is desired to pay for lunch and the num-.
ber Of men to he provided for. it being
understood that the Olympic Club wheel
men are guaranteed against all cost or ex-
peDse by any club for whose account lunch
is ordered.
The subject of this sketch. who was born
10 1867 in San Francisco, isa Native Son,
life member Of the Society OF California
Pioneers and German Benevolent Society;
also in the Olympic Club as a life member.
The morning call., 1893-10-01

orders to some of their deputies to visit the
game stalls on Monday, and arrest all per-
sons found with Quails bearing evidence
of being caught by means of traps.
The dog-poisoDer is about. and owners
of valuable CANNES should keep close
watch on their charges. In reference to a
way Of protecting dogs from being
poisoned, a New York exchange says:
Some years since We paid visit to the
late Isaac Van Wrinkle, near Bergen Point,
whose extensive grounds. graperies and
forcing-houses, together with a great
variety OF fruits and flowers, offered a
standing temptation to rascally night
prOwlers, so numerous in the suburbs of
all large cities. MIR. Van Wrinkle assured
us that in two years he had never been
annoyed by rOgues or even ordinary tres
passers, because his grounds were vigi-
lantly protected by brace Of first-ciass
mastiffs, thoroughly trained to refuse all
kinds of food except that put in the trough
OF their kennel by the head gardener.
They were thus protected from the poison
ers. The great French writer. RalZac. al
ludes as common practice In Europe to
the training of valuable dogs to. refuse all
food except from the hand of their master
or keeper.
Hunters who have decided upon shoot
ing quail on the Pacheeo and Ferris
ranches In Marin County. without first
having permission from the owners, may
expect a warm reception to-day, as the
owners of the estates in question have en-
gagged constables to arrest all persons
found trespassing without permit. This
notice is mentioned to protect hunters who
may unthinkingly enter the lands only 10
meet with arrest.
The mem bers of the Cordelia Gun Club
have been enjoying good sport the past
week. Ben S;ickney killed sixty-five birds
last Tuesday and among his bag he dis
covered an albino sprig, which is now in
the hands of a taxidermist.
f. Attorney-General Hart. in an opinion as
to the power of Supervisors Of counties to
regulate the game law OF their county. says
The morning call., 1893-10-01

Newark Park after the ground has been
we'll moistened by the winter rains.
The members are very enthusiastic and
intend to hold some first.class races IL a
sufficient supply Of game can be So
cured.
To-day the Pacific Coast Coursing Club
win have meeting at Ocean View, which
promises to be well attended.
A New York paper says: 1t Is some
years since the Waterloo cup was won by
Scotch dog, but 1t is rumored that Sir
Robert Jardine of Castlemilk. Lockerbie.
has rare good one in pickle for next
year. In 1872 be won the cup with his
bitch puppy Murial. and his Joan
divided the purse with Contapgo; the
following year .Muriel was again his
nomination, when she divided the purse
with her kennel companion, Progress.
Should he win next year the victory
will be very popular.
The morning call., 1893-10-01

+ The little valley quail will suffer to-day.
- The season when they can be lawfully
shot has opened. and as a result tha fusil-
lade on the feathered tribe will, no doubt.
be something fearful to the ear of the
ranchers: and olnbmen who have posted
notices warning trespassers off the grass.
!: :;% The. athletes are training for the cham
pionship games and football matches that
will soon take place.
IL Wheelmen are jonrneying toward Sac
ramento to attend the big meeting which
will be held Tomorrow.
Anglers are grieging over the fact that
the season is rapidly drawing to an end.
The morning call., 1893-10-01
LINCOLN RELIEF CORPS.
A Three Days Bazaar With q Tur-
kew Dinner.

AT the annual inspection of Lincoln
Corps of the ;Women's Relief Corps on
Thursday night there wasa full attendance
of officers and members. Geraldine E.
Hood. the:inspecting officer. congratulated
the corps upon its excellent working order
and the. amount OF work that was being
done in caring for the destitute Union vet
Grams and their families.
Mrs. Hood also installed Elizabeth d.
Kinne as rational counselor.
just now there is an. unusual stir and in-
terest in the c0rps' preparing for the
bazaar to be. given at Uniof-square Bali
on October II. 13 aud IA for the benefit of
the relief fund. The hall will be open day
and evening for the sale Of the many beau
tifnl ornamental and useful articles that
have been contributed. The aftern ION
admission will be free. in the evening %
cents. An interesting programme will be
furnished each evening and good music for
dancing. A turkey dinner with cranberry
sauce aud all the regular accompaniments
will be served at 6 o'clock on Saturday
evening the 18th.
The morning call., 1893-10-01
Change of Stations.

Pursuant to authority from the Major
General commanding the army an ex-
change of stations of four companies OF the
First Infantry will be made on the 7th
inst., viz. Companies A and 6. from Angel
Island TO Benicia barracks; Companies C
and F, from Benicia barracks to Angel
Island. The transfers will be made by
the use OF the Government steamer Nc
Dowell.