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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-09

THE only direction in which Montan.
ians have shown much activity and on.
ergy is in the mining and cattle INDUS
tries. To promote these they have gone
to New York, Boston and London to
form companies, to sell stock and invite
capital. Some Of these projects have
failed; but many have been very sue
cessful. While citizens Of Montana
have been abroad on these schemes they
have met with men from Colorado,
Utah, New Mexico and California en-
gagged in selling bonds Of irrigation
companies, land and water rights, and
securing settlers for colonies. What
has been the result? In the first place
n much more rapid growth in popula-
ton than Montana. In the second place
the establishing of those states and ter
ritories on an enduring basis of agricul-
ture-the most certain source Of wealth.
Colorado farms already yield double the
wealth annually Of Colorado mines and
their production will continue when
there are no more mines. Think Of the
prodigious wealth OF Montana whom We
add to the fifty millions Of annual pred
ucts from her mines an equal OF greater
yield from our farms! When are Mon
tana braips and Montana energy going
to bring this condition about?
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-09

tive In landholding Will b largely r..
moved. since each man will only under,
take to own what he a reasonably look
after; hia aim will be to make q living
from the fewest possible number Of
acres and to incrcase the value Of each
acre by increasing its product"
Then there IL what Mr.. Smythe
calls the human side. "The bane
Of country life 10 Ito loneli-
ness, but II the average farm
Ct lG0 aores we're reduced TO ten-ncre
tracts under the irrigation system six
teen families would occupy the space
now hold by one, thus bringing the pub
lilo library, tho school aud tho uhuroh
within easy reach OF the mon who till
tho soil, and enabling them to enjoy
not only the advantages OF country life,
but the chief advantages Of city life as
we'll"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-09
NOTICE.
A. a, Campbell is the only authorized travel
Ing sgent Ut this paper.
NOTICE.
OF COURSE NOT.

In a very sensible editorial on the
state OF affairs in Colorado the Denver
Republican says: "If one looks at the
situation with an unprejudiced eye, it
will be seen that the prospect is not SO
bad after all. Work has been resumed
in many Of the mines, and in the course
Of a few weeks many additional men
will be employed. A great impulse has
been given to gold mining, and thore is
good reason to believe that Cripple
Creek, which is a gold camp, will have a
genuine boom this winter. 1t is among
the possibilities that activity, similar to
that witnessed in some of the great sill
yer camps in their early days, will be
seen in the Cripple Creek district be-
fore three months are gone. Yankee
Hill, another gold camp, has improved
enormous, and it will be the scene Of
a great deal Of work all through the
winter months. The same is true Of
Telluride. In short, mining will by no
means be a stagnant industry in the i'm
mediate future"
Montana is in exactly the same condi-
ton as Colorado. and we are glad to be
able to state that the bad effects OF the
money stringency have completely ex-
hausted themselves already and return
ing confidence and cheerfulness are in
creasing daily. The croakers have
grown hoarse and quit croaking and
even they reluctantly admit that times
we're never as bad as they claimed.
Dull times come to every community
at irregular intervals. But recovery
follows as sure as the day the night if
the people keep heart and exhibit in
adversely the enterprise and con 6dence
of flush times. While it is always we'll
to be prepared for the worst it is equally
we'll to hope for and expect the best.
AS in Colorado, in Montana the pros
pect is not so very bad; on the contrary,
the prospect is not bad at all. 1t is dis
tinctly full of promise. As the bard Of
the Atlanta Constitution sings:
Tslkin' good times makes EN- good; mans a fool
that frets:
Know the sun II rise agen every time he sets,
When the storm is swespin' an the thunder
shoutin' loud,
See the rainbow peepin' through the winders Of
the cloud!
Iaikin' good times makes 'em good; ain't . bit
o. doubt.
An talk is so amazin' cheap. no risk o. runnin'
out.
What's the use in grievin'?-don't make the
wagon go.
Jes' keep on believin'. an the Lord II make it 30,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-09
THE COMING EMPIRE.

The opening Of the international irri.
CATION congress in Los Angeles to-mor-
row will bring together probably the
ablest body OF men who have ever as
sembled to discuss this question. Many
delegates from other countries will be in
attendance and official representatives
OF our own and foreign governments
will participate. All the phases of the
irrigation problem will be discussed and
the debates will DO especially full of
interest to the so-called arid region.
The men who will take part in this
congress understand the magnitude of
the question with which they are deal
ing. They know that in the reclama-
ton OF the arid lands lies greater wealth
than can be produced by all the miners
in the world. Land producing crops
without danger Of failure, and crops of
the best quality and largest quantity
per acre, must rise to high value.
There is every reason to believe, there
fore. that the most valuable agricultural
lands in the world will be the irripated
L WIZ hIIu WSbG. ne returns of
the census Of 1890 show that the first
cost of irrigated lands, with their water
rights, had been S77, 900. and that
their value at the time the census was
taken was s29G, s50,000, an increase of
about 2S3 per cent. The estin ated
value of all the gold and silver mines in
the United States, including their rail
roads and other improvements, WAS
only about one-half greater than that of
the irrigated lands.
And the irrigated lands are gong to
be sought in preference to all others.
as they have been in France, Italy and
other parts OF Europe, and in Egypt and
India. In the last number of the Irri-
CATION Age. Nj. William E. Smythe thus
enumerates some OF the advantages of
farming On these lands:
at puts a premium on brains, because
the results obtained by the farmer are
always in direct proportion to the care
and skill he exercises in his business; be
will be comparatively independent, be-
cause having a small tract to look after
he can take care of it at the smallest
pense and be more or less independent
OF hired help. Again, speculative mo-
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-09

Mr.. VOORHEES, wants the senate to sit
continuously until it passes the repeal
bill; the silver senators want Mr.. Voor.
bees to keep sitting until he convince.
himself that he will lose his fight if he
don't compromise. Mr.. Voorhees, should
be forced to that conclusion this week.
Give him long sessions and plenty OF
them.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-09
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

Grand Lodge A. +. and a. NJ. 81 Montana,
in Helena, Oct. II, 1 Z and 13.
Will b convened IN this city Ostober II
at y m. The reception to the grand lodge
will be held In Electric hall Thursday even
ing, the 18th. at eight O'Clock. Dancing at
nine, banquet and toasts at II, ONLY
MASTER MAsONs in eood standing
and ladies under their escort are cordially
invited. Tickets 81 per couple. each addi-
tiona lady 30 cents. Tickets can be pro-
cured OF George Booker or OF the lodge sec
retarles. by o,dss Of the committee.
W. f. WHITAKER, sscrstary,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-09

MEMBERS Of the cabinet should have
seats on the floors Of the two houses OF
congress, then, when information is de-
sired Of them they could be catechized
on the spot, instead Of by correspon-
dence at long range. Besides. it would
do them good and exercise their intel
lectuals to brush up against the rep
resentatives Of the people in debate.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-09

THE bad luck attendins, train robbing
in Montana, California, Illinois, Mis-
souri, and Michigan this year will have a
tendency to discourage the dime novel
type Of young man.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-09

New ENGLAND savings banks are pre-
pairing to reduce interest to three per
cont. This will help along the move
msnt Of money and population west
ward whom the revival comes. A land
where money earne only three per cent
is not the country for men OF vim and
enterprise.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-09

UNLESS Secretary Morton inter
sperses a few yellow streaks Of Indian
summer IN this October weather We
shall ask Senator Stewart to impeach
him,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-09

CHICAGO day promises to be the grand
climax Of the Worlds fair and the big
town by the lake may be counted upon
to Guido itself on that occasion.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-09
REED, CRAIG 6 SMITH C
YOUMAN's HATS JUST ARRIVED.

a@ Tho following is q copy OF an editorial comment In the Boston
Textile World 1.-THE, THE most perfect di:plsy ct uL nn'en garment. was made
was unequeled BY anything we saw at the exposition, OF. in tact, had
feet snoothnoas. with neither stretch nor wrtnkle. and though a number
OF xcsuent exhibits were made In this line, w were surprJaed Is ~ a
western mill 9 lar ahead OF anything shown in the particulars man.
toned"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-09

TIE defendant having refused to
grant complainant the relief asked, the
case Of tho People W. Richards will
have to 60 over till next year.
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Notice,

All persons holding certificates Of deposit
upon this bnnk. Who have mot received a
copy Of circular letter looking to resump-
t!en Of business. are requested to call at the
bank or send their address TO snme.
MONTANA NATIONAL BANK,
Helena. 0ot. z IS93
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Helena, Dot. 3, 1893.

Faby carriages take up considerable space in a
store room. and Tho Bee Hive. finding it neces-
sary to make moro room for their holiday goods.
Wiil close out all Of their baby carriages at q
discount OF 20 per cent.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-09

The Runsmith, Ia at home again and ready
10 do all kinds Of repairing at the old
stand. II North Main street.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-09
Removed.

Dr. Taylor has moved from the Pove.
block to the Denver block where he will 10
glad TO see all former friends,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-10-09

Euy the Golden Fleece dress goods IL you want
ut ! he Fee Hive.
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HELENA, MONT, OCT. 8, 1898.

nY-Nontanians abroad will always ind Tn
DAux l~sprrExpExr IN file q their favorits
AotsiE fifth Avenus and Metropolitan. New
Ysrh West Minneapolis Baldwin ard Palace
eAa Tsa,sisoo; keDssnst4 BATES AAlaad AsAI
o~oEsagkalA. N
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Directors:
T. {. Power, A., J. Selismsn.
A. G johnson, Richard Lookey,
James Sullivan.
Interest allowed on time deposits. Exohans,
issued on principal cities Of the United states,
Canada and Aurope. Transfer Of money made
by telegraph. Collections promptly attended 10.
City county and state securities bought and sold.
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NoTICK TO yOo-oWNERa-To J. II. SIN
~ clair. his hsiSA ozssutorA sdQinistntoss
and sssisns:
your -ewas havA n accordance With ssstios
ASA Of tbs Revived htAtutss Of The U1l0ed
HtAtss, sxpendsd In labor and improvenssts
spen u ieedes oAa1ts lode mining claim, n.
sstsd IL soratch ESsvsl lnnorsanised) mlnina
District In the county Of. lewis aad Clarke
state Of AsstanA the sum q ons hundred (Sl0oj
seliin1 said slaim asssrdias 70 Law To- tie yssss
1891 and, lseA nd nAlsss you sontribats -
came to b contributed your share Of suoA sI-
the 1adsssisasd q Helena. n de so1nty q
lswis and ClAFks. stats sf Montana, withta
s,,', su SsSI az: .''' ,o e. '; ;n,s::: e sAis no; ia
I<sdsr quarts lode mininx claim will b tor
feitsd. and bseene. the property % tAs unass-
vissd stas1tss Of ths tsitsd Siste4
FISK J. 0HA11RR
DAAsd hGlaaA N0A, A14 q -
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Fed time 800
lraesiors Of money made By telegraph.
Exchange sold on the principal cities Of tho
7 nited States and Europe.
Boxes for rent at reasonable rates In our fire.
and burglar proof safe deposit vaults.
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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-09-20
CHAPTERI.
THE NEW ARRIVAL.

In the spring of 1903 Charmont-sur-
Pont was one of the quietest little viz
lagos in the whole of France. It was
nestled in small'valley, through which
a little stream ran to join the Isere,
about two days journey below Grenoble,
The tree clad hills rising up on either
side sheltered it from all winds and shut
out the hum of the larger world.
It was little wonder that the villagers
were peaceful and prosperous in this lit
tie garden plot Of natures making, for
it would be impossible toimagine more
favorable condition for the enjoyment Of
rural life. The glebe was rich, the
springs were many, and the summer sun
shone with such radiant heat in the shell
tered valley that corn and wine ripened
unfailingly, and what farmers call "a
bad year" had never been known.
But the peace and prosperity were not
merely the growth of positive FORCES
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-09-20

girl in the place.
The girl blushed as she answered.
81 do not understand, sir"
Pardon me, lady, or l am told I
should say 'citizeness! All, me, how
things are changed for me as for
France" Here he heaved q deep sigh
and threw himself with picturesque
grace upon rustic bench.
Then the whisper began to grow and
grow that this was returned emigre,
and from henceforth his personal dig
nifty, his noble bearing and his lofty as
pect generally became in Charmont-sur-
Pont almost articles Of religion.
At first with some difidence, but aft
erward with larger measure Of freedom,
as they recognized that he was not I'M
approachable, one and all began to prof
fer their services. He was tired, he was
hungry, he had come far and was in
need Of rest. He must allow some one
to be his host. Anything that could be
done for him would be privilege for
them also ran the expression Of the
hospitality i'll the old world fashion of
these simple people.
The stranger received the proffered
hospitality in silence, whereupon it was
straightway doubled. Then one began
to vie with the other in pressing on him
to stay, putting forward the most tempt
ing opportunities Of repose.
The willy vagabond listened carefully,
although he did not seem to notice. He
observed, however, that the general
strain Of invitation was in the direction
of certain Farmer Beaumont, whom by
a chance reference he found to be the
father of the pretty girl to whom he had
spoken.
His mind was soon made up, and rising
to his feet he made graceful bow and
said to the little crowd with an air Of in
finite condescensiOn:
my good friends, one and all, 1 thank
you. [ have been SO long stranger to
the sweet entertainments of the tender
hospitality of our dear France that I did
not realize at the first the genuine kind
ness Of your welcome. Let me now
atone. Let me put on record my sincere
opinion that the jewel which sought in
vain in the court Of France and among
the noblest courts of Europe have found
here enshrined in this lOveliest casket of
natures own devising. But enough of
this The wayworn stranger thanks
you from the bottom of his weary heart.
Ny friends, do not seek to know your
afairs-nay, do not even know your
names. am content to receive you as
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silence and with gathering awe. The rev.
Olution was not so far behind but men
still remembered the tradition of the
grand seigneurs, whose naughty indif-
ference to all beneath them gave them a
value in public esteem.
He came closer still, stopped again, and
then, without seeming to notice or even
see any one, came actually within the
charmed circle of the lime tree, which
was now as the evening came on throw
ing lengthening shadows over the green.
The crowd was silent. No one ven
tured to speak, but the stranger looking
listlessly around picked out the prettiest
and best dressed girl in the place, and
taking off his hat with a flourish made
her low bow, saying as he did So with
an admiring glance:
"Lady, can you tell me where am?'
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-02-02

Christmas! What a food Of memories
the word revivesl To tell of the happi-
est Christmas ] ever experienced is al
most an imposSibility-there were so
many happy ones when my father was
alive to teach me how to enjoy them.
The first CT -istmas that l remember
seems now like a scene from long for
gotten comedy. Twas very little boy
then, but the day is impressed upon my
memory by a mishap never to be forgot
ten. Who has not some time been given
drum by be dearest friend and closest
confdant-his father? The drum that /
received then was almost as large as /,
and the very first use to which l put it
was that of n stepladder.
My ambition at that moment was to
reach the lofty altitude of an armchair.
The drumhead, however, refused to sus-
tain me and fell through with a h3slg.
How long might have remained there
it is impossible TO say, for never could
have extricated myself alone. The hearty
laugh in which my father INDUCED when
he rescued me from my predicament is
still a bright spot in my recollection
George B. Mcclellan in New York Her
aid
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-02-02
Turkey Buzzarda in the South.

The turkey buzzards that are to be seen
in New Jersey and that appear to be
working their way northward in consid-
cradle numbers have changed, or rather
extended, their habitat within recent
years. Before the war there were no
buzzards in this latitude. They are un-
clean creatures, and if angry OF alarmed
will vomit at the object that has enraged
OF startled them. In southern cities they
are protected by law, for they act as
scavengers. and focks of them may al
ways be seen about the markets watch
ing for offal. They become as tame as
poultry, allowing men to approach with
in q few feet of them. Their voices are
harsh and croalzing, and they have lop-
sided run as if they were lame in one
leg. New York Sun.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-02-02
TO a STOLEN PORTRAIT.


Asyou gaze from my library table.
Md manuscript. letters and booka
lis easy 20 see you're unable
To regulate an Of yo'r lookG
For could you suspect my transsression--
That stose you and had you Up here
I'm morally sure the expression
You'd wear would be shocked and severe.
Yet why should you feel Il a duty
To frown where your presence enthrallss
Where the radiant char-a Jf your beauty
Sheds grace round my bachelor walls;
Where my pen GrOops DER renvoys ant
pnoems.
And my eyes stray from Gihbon and Grote
To study your eyes, and dream poems
Unwrit, gave in cloud lands remotel
As well might sorsc goddess ungracious
Begrudge 10 a votary's shrine
Her image, as thou deem audacious
The homage ! offer to thine.
But should Madame Grundy's dictation
Outweigh q bohemian's plea,
And sentence Of prompt confiscation
Be ruthlessly passed upon me.
Pray what II, on closer inspection.
This picture with which must part
Should prove to be but the reflection
OF one that is grayed ON my heart?
-Duffeld Osborne in Harper's Bazaar.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-02-02
A Valuable Autograph.

An autograph fiend from New York
was recently visiting friend in Detroit,
and naturally he brought his album
along, and he also talked much on auto
graphs, their rarity, value, etc.
"Well,' said the Detroit man one day,
after a list of high priced autographs had
been shown him, 'your figures are
not in it with one Isaw here some years
ago."
Whose was itas asked the friend with
much interest.
"a gentlernan's living here at the
time, but now dead"
what did it bring?"
"Two hundred and fifty thousand dol
lars"
"Aw, come off. know autographs,
and know one never sold for such sum-
'Just the same ! tell you this one
did,
"Who paid for itS"
"One of the banks in the city. It was
on check, and the same autograph
would have brought a million, net, If
the gentleman had happened to want
that much for it.
After that the fend put his album in
his trunk and left itthere. Detroit Free
p~ass
y
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-02-02
Wonderful Little Paddock and Chain.

In curious old book entitled ''The
Wonders and Curiosities of London, "
there are the following particulars CON
corning minute paddock: In the
twentieth year of the reign of Queen
Elizabeth, Mark Scarliot, a blacksmith,
made a lock consisting of eleven pieces
of steel, iron and brass, all of which,
together with the key, weighed but a
small fraction over one grain. He also
made chain of gold, consisting of forty
three links, which, after fastening it to
the lock ana key above mentioned, he
put around The neck of common flea,
the whole being SO minute that the little
insect could draw them over silver
plate with perfect ease, All of these
together, lock, key, chain and flea,
weighed slight fraction less than .!
grains.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-02-02

WILMINGTON, Del, Jan. 31.-Ex-Sec-
retary Bayard was seen at his home
yesterday afternoon and asked to give
an opinion on Hawaiian affairs, and
particularly to outline the probable
policy of the new administration in case
the matter shoad come to Mr.. Cleye-
land. He declined to speak in any way
for Mr.. Cleveland or his administration
He regarded the present situation as the
natural result of forces which have been
operating for long time in the Hawa-
iiau islands, and not, therefore, unex-
pected. The prosperous condition Of
the islands he ascribes to their CONNER
cial relation with the United States and
thinks that these commercial interests
and the geographical relation which the
islands hold to the United States make
the American interests vastly superior
to those of any other nation.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-02-02

If it were generally known among in
telligent people that great numbers of
innocent tunors sooner or later become
malignant, and that malignant tumors
often simulate benign tumors and re-
main quiescent for a great while, the
sufferers would unhesitatingly consent
10 the removal Of these morbid growths
in their inception, long before the pos
sible advent of serious mischiefs, or when
the cure might be effected by minor
operations which would leave the small
est scars, especially in such parts as the
face, neck, arms or hands,. W. s.
Gouley, M. D., in Popular Science
Monthly