The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-28
THE OBSERVER.

Don 81 Dickiuaon's particular fancy In
dress g. blnck velvet waisicoats.
TX Commissioner Blouut o. very pnrticu-
lar nbout the pronunciation Of bis maine,
and he says that IL IL "lilunt"
Senator Cockrell Of Missouri Il known ~
the garden sass senator on account ofsup-
plying his constituents with garden seeds.
Il Is said that all Of the cgar lighters
Count William Bismarck uses Of late are
made of threatening letters received 10y him
i.Om nnarchistG
Colonel A. NJ. Coffee, for whom "a county
Is named Ia Kansas, where be was am In
dian agent IN the nfties Is living Ia Knob
nosler, No. at the age Of 90
Senator John Martin Of Kansas employs
two secretaries, and they are nFarly worked
20 death His daily mail Is something enor-
nous, but every communication receives
prompt attention.
Simon Wolf Of Washington Is compiling
troll Of honor" 20 contain the names of
all Jews who ever served in the army or
navy Of the United States, and he has IL
practically completed.
Dr. Cyrne Edison, commissioner Of the
board Of health Of New York, says that the
grip is likely % disappear very soon and in
for generation or So
Philip ID. Armour, Chicago's richest citi-
zen, Is one Of the greatest manufacturers in
this or any country. Ia this capacity alone
he employs i2OO0 persons and pays 5000
coo or O., 600 600 yearly in wages.
DIR. Cyrus A. Bartoi Of Boston is the last
survivor Of the famous Transcendental
club in which Emerson was the central
Ill 81 lrff. nd If
his stamp weDs associate members.
The Earl Of Ancaster inherits three inn
mense estates-one from his father and two
through his mother. His net rentals ex-
coed 600 600 a year. lie is a considerate
landlord, but a keen game preserver.
George Washington Hope OF Washington,
although he is a septuagenarian, walks 10
] and IS miles "A day and thinks nothing Of II.
, He Is a member Of the swell pedestrian club
/ known as the Antisedentary and has won
several medals.
Assistant Secretary Hamlin Is becoming
a great favorite at the White House, and
his social visits 20 the president and Mrs.
Cleveland are frequent. lie also attends
the theater with Mrs. Cleveland and Is in
high favor with the first lady Of the land
George Dumore. who has lived in Mora
] VIA y. IL lnI ueAfAg o. ltdIrf nus ne
claims never been outside of the township.
He has a brother and sister who have lived
eight miles from his farm for over 90 years,
and he has not seen either Of them for 45
years.
a photograph Of Mr. Gladstone making
his maiden speech in the commons in 1888
has come into the possession Of Mr. Labou-
chere, who says il represents the present
premier as appearing on that occasion in
! white trousers and frock coat with brass
/ buttons.
Frederick Fraley Of Philadelphia, who
/ was recently reelected president Of the ma
| tional board of trade, has been president Of
| the board since 1863 He is nearly 90 years
/ old. il prominently connected with many
/ financial institutions and is a trustee Of
the University Of Pennsylvania
Senator White Of California bears n close
resemblance 20 ex-President Harrison. He
/ has the same style Of beard, and one OF
about the same color, and is about thesam
height When he makes a speech, the re-
semblance Is still more noticeable for he
has great many of the little tricks Of ges-
ture and mannerisms that Harrison uses.