Arizona republican., 1897-12-21
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.

T. Senator Mills has new story about Lintoln It was told to him by son of John L. Helm of Kentucky, who lives i'm Corsicana.
 "Old John L. Helm,' said the seni a..br, twas famous character in Ken lucky He was, if I remember right ly, a governor of the state, but at any rate his position was a most promi- nent one. When the civil war came on Helm was rabid secess:onil5t. He could not praise the south too highly, and could mot heap enough abuse up- on the north. He was too old to go into war with his sons, and remained at home, doing all he could to help the confederate cause and harass the Yankees who invaded the state Fin ally he became so obstreperous that the federal general who was in com mand near Helms home put him in prison. The old mans age, the high position which he occupied in the state, his wide connection, and es- pecdallly his inability to do any ac- tuaa harm, were all pleaded in his extennatiOn and he was released. In- stead of profting by the warning, the old man became more persistent than ever in his course. Once more he was clappkd into jail. This happened two or three times, and finally, while he was still locked up, the matter was brought to the attention of the fed eral authorities. Even President Lin- coin was appealed to, and asked to commit the ardent southerner to an Indefinite confinement in order that he might b,e curbed
 Lincoln hStkned to the statement of the case with more than usual in- ter'esst. Then he leaned back and be- gan to speak with a smile upon his face. You arte talking about old mhn John Helm? We'll, did you know that I, used to live, when I was boy, in Helms town. He was kind To me. He seemed to like me as a boy, and lie never lost an opportunity to help me. He seemed to think, said Lin coln, with another of his almost pa theEic smiles, that I would probably make something of man. Why, when I went out to Illinois, poor and unknown, that man gave me the money to pay my way and keep me untia I got a start. John Helm? o, yes, know him. I thnk I can fix his case t
 And then,'' said Senator Mills, Lincoln went to desk and wrote a few words. The bit of writing is this day. This is what the president wrote:
 p's I hekeby pardon John L. Helm, of Kentucky, for all that he has ever dome against the United States, and all that he ever will do.
 ABRAHAM LINCOLN"
 
 When, the crypt underneath the TO- tun,da used to be a storehouse of everything under the sun, it was also the bicycle stable. Now, since the crypt has been cleaned out and reno vafed, and it's beautiful columns stand OM like pillars in a Gpcihn temple, the bicycles are not allowed to enter. In fact, it is said that no wheels are allowed within the capitol at any place. I
 This condition of affairs has led a young man to seak the privilege, which has been granled him, of check ing wheels in the space under the central portico. He is. not allowed to charge, but accepts such tips as may be offered him. He thinks that he will make a good thing of his new business In the meantime, t1ta sem ators and members who are in the habit of riding to the capitol are anx- ious that some room shall be set apart for the reception of their slleny steeds and enough pressure is being brought to bear upon the authorities to accom- plish the result.
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 sThkre is a neat little story connHcr- ed with Representative Httt's bill to forbid peQag;c scaling. The subject