Montana Plaindealer

THE MONTANA PLAINDEALER Vol. 111 THE MONTANA PLAINDEALER Published Weekly by The Montana Plaindealer Company. J. B. BASS, . . . EDITOR. Subscription $2.00 per year, Strictly in Advance. Advertising Rates on Application. Entered as second-class matter April 12, 1906, at the Post Office at Helena, Montana, under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Address all Communications to The Montana Plaindealer, 19 South Main Street, Helena, Montana. PEACE! PROSPERITY! UNION!!! EDITORIAL The Universal Jim Crow system which is being extended all over the country has its adherents here in Helena except when they get Mr. Zip in the poker games where they skin him. The present status of things with a wide open town is that only a few are getting the rake off from the big poker games and legitimate business suffers accordingly. Bye and bye the big howl will come when it is too late. HONESTY THE BEST POLICY The tendency of some of our young men to dead beat some one out of something is their ultimate undoing, they not only show themselves up in a bad light but dig their own graves in so far as their standing and credit in the community is concerned. Only a few months ago a prominent young man with a bright future before him became possessed with a legancy which with a person of ordinary intelligence honesty and integrity would have been a stepping stont to fortune, we learn that this young man instead of paying up his debts and establishing himself in business has squandered this legacy and is now practically broke. Thus showing that the dishonest trait of dead beating someone has only tended to hurt him. By all means honesty is the best policy others might well take lessons from the disaster that is aparent in this case. We know men of families in this community and members of organizations whose word is not worth a match, and whose ambition it seems are to beat some one out of something they should take warning that while they may succeed in dead beating some friend that they in the long run will be the cosers and stand before their fellow men in their true light without credit and betrayed for their dishonesty. We are under many obligations to our friends who stood by us in our recent illness and as we are now able to get around to make up for lost time we will do so. The colored people of this city and state should stand by the Afro Ameriacn Building Association in their efforts to procure a suitable building as a home for our organization, it is a movement which not only promises financial reward but one of race pride; demonstrating the ability of our people to successfully promote business deals along all lines. THE GAMBLING ISSUE While we are not posing as a reformer we take it that the sentiment of this community is that the laws shall stand for naught; but we hold that when the unification of law becomes of such apparent determient to the race as the non-enforcement of the gambling laws in this city it is time for us to protest. And more especially so when the Negro is Jim Crowed, barred in almost everything except at a stud poker game; there as long and as fast as he can produce; he is the equal of the white man. The result of this is that the Negro himself is always broke, owes his grocer is in bad with his friends and absolutely has got to place where he is repudiating his honest obligations. We know of families that have been dismembered on account of this condition and it is said that a combine has control of the gambling proposition and that there is a jack pot made up from time to time for the fellows that fix things so that the law will not come in and poor Uncle Zip pays the toll. How long will this last. The movement to take a chance at the hands in the Flathead country is highly commendable and is certainly one which if successful that will give more prestige to the race in the Northwest than all the other movements combined. Te Plaindearer has been forced to tardiness on account of our inability to keep help the fire at the Thurber Print Shop put our forms out of commission, but by the First we expect to have with us a product of the Western University print shop when the Plaindealer will reach its readers as prompt as of yore. The up-town poker games which vie with each other in catering to the Chink and Negro players, know a good thing when they see it and push it along. Prominent in prosecuting a Negro for wearing an Elk pin last summer and this summer elbowing Negro secretary's rounders and vagrants at the up town poker games is the position of a well known white Elk. Anent the recent clap trap as to Register Vernon's position in the incident which takes place in Washington, D. C., some days ago, wherein some of our zealous Helena, Montana, Friday, May 28, 1000 unu Prof. W. T. Vernon Register of U. S. Treasury and Peesident Of The Great Western University At Quindaro Kans. race men are prove to severely citizenry, Register Vernon for his statement in reference to the affair. We are sure that they err as we know that in making that statement he only speaks the truth such has been his stand all times. And in telling the truth a man is to be branded as a coward we are not in on it. And give the Register credit for the same. That being the view which he takes of the matter. THE EASTERN STAR ENTERTAINS Bethesheba Chapter No. 10, O. E. S. gave a social on last Thursday evening at their Hall on Main steer at which R. J. Fietcher, lodge No. 101, A. F. & A. M. was the guest of honor. Promptly at the hour of 8 o'clock p. m. Bro. M. O. J. Arnett worthy Patron, sounded the gravel and called the house to order, and after a few well chosen remarks of the rising progress of the institution introduced Mrs. R. J. Alexander, Past deputy Grand Worthy Matron to make the address of welcome to Prof. W. T. Vernon Register of The Great Western Univ. the brothers of R. J. Fletcher lodge. Which she did by giving a brief history of the objects, aims and progress of the order. Giving a beautiful descriptive lineage of the heroines of the order. Her address though impromptu, was one which was highly appreciated and put in good humor all who were to follow her. Eugene Clark responded to the address of welcome on behalf of the R. J. Fletcher lodge. after which the different members were called on by the Master of Ceremonies, M. O. J Arnett for a few remarks. Brother Arnett introduced all in a happy vein and cannot be excelled in that position. After the speaking a bountiful repast was served by the ladies and some of the guests had to take a sab home, for the ladies were there all time with more to eat. The Plaindealer man was doubly enetertained and was served a double portion. The Eastern Star certainly made a hit with the Palindealer. State Library BILLINGS NOTES The Rising Star club met Friday night. G. Berry is President, Mr. Somerville, Vive-President; L. Somerville, Sec., Mrs. Moore, Treasurer. The officers of the Afro American club are L. Somerville, Pres., J. W. Moore, Vice-Pres., B. Chandler, Sec., B. Chandler, Treas, B. B. Adams, Chas Overman Financial Sec. The piterary is progressing nicely with Mr. McKinley as president. The ministers alliance and young peoples Convention of this state met here to transact the regular routine of business for their annual meeting. It was a decided success and was largely attended. Some started ahead of time so as to be here to attend the quarterly conference on the 2nd inst. one which Rev. J. E. Coleman presiding elder presided. This was the shortest quarter which they have ever had it being not U. S. Treasury and Peesident University At Quindaro Kans. quite two months under Rev. T. L. Cotes, guidance they raised more money than was ever raised in the history of the church over $400.00 in cash was raised. The different committees for the convention worked hard and arranged so as the members of the same could not want for anything that was in Billings. Friday's session at 10 a. m. was a sermon by Rev. E. D. Abbott of Grea Falls. In the afternoon was the election of officers for the ensuing year. In the evening the reception was given at which the mayor of the city made the opening address which wa sresponded to by the Rev. Coleman after which the ministers from the different churches spoke. After an elegant banquet was spread in the parsonage which was greatly enjoyed by all. The second days morning session was devoted to devotional exercises after which the Rev. T. L. Cates read a paper which resulted in sending the different ministers to the different cities to The New York Dry Goods Store Helena, Mont. SPECIAL MARCH FUR SALE Our Redoubled Efforts Make this the Most Exceptional Money Saving Fur Sale Ever Offered the Discriminating Fur Buyer. start churches. Rev. Abbot to Lewistown and Livington and Rev. Cate to Miles City. It was voted that the corresponding secretary to communicate with the different Mite Missionary Societies if they would each contribute $5.00 per month to assist in Missionary work such as at Missoula, et al. The third day's session opened with devotional exercises a paper was read from Rev. Greenlea of Helena by the secretary he being unable to be present. His subject being the prohibition victory in the South, the paper was favorably received; quite an animated discussion over the same was indulged in by the different delegates present. The afternoon was devoted to touring the city in Automobiles. At the evening session, Rev. Coleman of Tacoma, preached farewell sermon to a large crowd which taxed the capacity of the church. Everybody left rejoicing and hoping that they could meet again with another convention of that kind. It was the consensus of opinoin that this session was of great benefit to our people and Rev. Coleman stated that it by far excelled the meeting at Seattle which had 150 delegates and with 5 and 6 on the floor at a time to speak. NEWS FROM CHICAGO Your correspondent has last returned for a trip to San Francisco, Cal., and while there and otter places along the route, we consulted with a number of officers and members of the large number of secret and benevelent organization among the colored people on the Pacific Coast, and they all agreed that the time had come that it was necessary for all the secret and benevolent organizations to join and connect themselves with the National Federation of fraternal societies of the United States, to the end that they may as a whole and in a united manner defend and protect themselves against some of the very objectionable laws that are now being enacted in several of the legislatures throughout the country. this the Most Exceptional Money the Discriminating Fur Buyer. CARACUL FUR SETS Large Muff and Stole. Regular $10.00 Values 6.50 MISSES' FUR SETS Sets Made of Imitation Ermine 6.50 CHILDREN'S FUR SETS Of Brown Imitation Squirrel 3.75 BABY FUR SETS Angora Fur 1.50 Mr. Geo. Holt a prominent colored man of St. Louis, Mo., has purchased the lot and three story building at 3004 State Street in Chicago, and will soon open it as a first-class hotel. Rev. J. F. Thomas, pastor of the Ebenereser Baptist Church has returned from Hot Springs, Ark. Mr. Frank H. Yewis who conducts a place for railroad men at 51st street and Armour Ave, has been very sick. Mrs. Claude Alexander won the prize which was a beautiful silver set of forks and knives for selling the largest number of tickets for the benefit of the Presbyterian church. Among are the following colored persons who died in Chicago last week; Florence Carroll 3611 Armour Ave.; Beverly Reynolds 6015 Aberdeen St.; John Palmer, 1728 Dearborn St.; Lee Woodward, 3635 Dearborn St.; Eugent Brown, 4140 La Salle St.; Frank Howard, 3634-62nd street. At a meeting held by the colored lawyers of Chicago last week at 2975 State St., for the purpose of indorsing and working for the election of certain candidates to be judges for the Circuit and Superior Courts of Cook County, Lawyer John G. Jones was elected President of the meeting and Lawyer Henry M. Porter was elected Secretary. A resolution was adopted indorsing the following candidates: Republican John Gibbons, R. W. Tuthill, M. W. Princkey, A. J. Pettit, Chas. Alling, Jesse A. Baldwin, and Kichham Seanlan; Democrats, Lockwood Honore, W. H. Arthur, Chas. N. Walker, Geo. Kersten, Frank Baker, Thos. G. Windes, and R. W. Clifford, for judges of the Superior Court, Republican, Theodore Brentano. The national 1 federation of colored fraternal societies of United States will meet in Chicago next week for the purpose of electing officers and transacting all such other business. Rev. A. J. Carey and Rev. D. Continued on page four No.49 --- EDITORIALS Opinions of Great Paper GROWING NEW FORESTS HE English are known to be a phlegmatic people. They are also apt for their patient common sense. As the present time they are going about the education of the problem of disappearing forests and in a manner to challenge the wonder as well as the admiration of the people of the nature. fair and wasteful country known as the United States. Americans would primarily know as the idea of planning 100,000 acres of forests annually for every year at a cost of $50,000 annually at the start and increasing to $100,000 a year at the end. But the Federal reserve that after forty years the forests would be self-supporting and after eighty years would be worth nearly three billion of dollars planting in round numbers 400 an acre annually, where they now average only 50 cents an acre per annum. Americans have and the pleasure to long forty or sixty eight years into the future on any proposition. They spend at the lounge and eat at the apogee. There used to be forests which were seemingly illimitable coast and iron deposits which were apparently inexhaustible resources of all kinds which, so far as unlimited videos could disappear, would never give up. But they are giving out all the time through the people do not take the matter seriously and would probably rise up in angry protest if they were taxed heavily to conserve the nation's resources. They prefer to let prosperity do the worrying while they themselves waste the parting of their ancestors. They may and should learn a great deal from the far-reaching English connoisseur who realizes that such a power is not one of Fortunatus and who long ahead to the time when it will be empty unless timely measures are taken for redilling—Kansas City Journal. the United States, and of guarding many years, at a and increasing to the British regime of the self-support nearly three numbers 400 an acre 50 cents an acre too forty or early proportion. They the signet. There are illuminate, com- temporary materials has limited vision. But they are gree- do not take the rise up in angry conserve the na- nery do the work the patrimony of of learn a great name who provide manusia, and who be equity unleasing—Kansas City BE rather become a fuel and cheaper fuel against the power of fuel can be hard. It is么 so be saved for the present supply of oil in time to a advance we were ready for man and inven- ture to a level that will hearing purpose. N for the comfort of goodly will yet be industry use when ed—Goods & Farme SETBACK WO text female day St. Louis the best that g is devoting all her power to the management of wear of the snow confidence has foiled puff. A St. Louis fir and winters country known as the United States American would generally length in the idea of planting 100,000 acres of forests annually for many years at a cost of $60,000 annually at the start and increasing to $150,000 a year at the start. But the Southern realize that after forty years the forests would be self-supporting and after eighty years would be worth nearly three millions of dollars planting in round numbers $10 an acre annually, where they now average only $6 cents an acre per annum. Americans have not the patience to long fory or argy or eighty years into the future on any proposition. They spend at the longhouse and save at the apogee. There need to be fortune which were seemingly illimitable cost and time dispenses which were apparently inexhaustible resources of all kinds which, so far as limited resources could dwain, would never give out. But they are giving out all the time though the people do not take the matter seriously and would possibly rise up in angry protest if they were asked heavily to conserve the nation's resources. They prefer to let presently do the worrying while they themselves waste the patrimony of their ancestors. They may and should learn a great deal from the far-fetched English course who realize that such a purse is not one of Fortunatus and who look ahead to the time when it will be empty unless timely measures are taken for redilling—Kansas City Journal. INDUSTRIAL development is making immense drafts on the sea supply of the country. The great amenities of seawater railroads and great manufacturing prisons are eating up enormous quantities of coal actually and the supply in time must be come exhausted. With the coal rubble worked out and the forests decimated, from where is to come the supply of fuel in the future for domestic and industrial use? One scientist suggests that hydrogen may be utilized as a substitute for wood, peat, coal and oil for fuel. Hydrogen is known to develop four times the heat of coal. It makes no soot, and could be used for heating purposes. Hydrogen is also known to be inexhaustible as it is one of the chemical elements of water. The product of combustion is a aqueous sapot, which can be condensed and subjected to the proper treatment for fuel. While hydrogen presents the possibility of combustion, its segregation from oxygen presents a problem to be solved by the scientists to produce it in such quantities as shall meet domestic and commercial demand. To be worked out and the forecast decoded, from where is it to come the supply of fuel in the future for domestic and industrial use? the new and more must give place to betterments, that the troglobals of politics, will have. The masses and inksets the few in all politics —Cincinnati Enquirer TING NEW VENTIONS One scientist suggests that hydrogen may be utilized as a substitute for wood, peat coal and oil for fuel. Hydrogen is known to develop four times the heat of coal. It makes no soot, and could be used for heating purposes. Hydrogen is also known to be inexhaustible, as it is one of the chemical elements of water. The product of combustion is aqueous vapor, which can be condensed and subjected to the proper treatment for fuel. While hydrogen presents the possibility of combustion, its segregation from oxygen presents a problem to be solved by the scientists to produce it in such quantities as shall meet domestic and commercial demand. To be INTERESTING NEW INVENTIONS chasp on the inner edge, near the top, is a little tongue or clip, that acts as a locking means and prevents the clasps, when hooked, from coming unfastened, which is another annoying feature of many of the old style clasps. Reversible Envelope. Correspondence should be quickened by the reversible envelope put forth by a man in Illinois, which enables a person to turn inside out the envelope he has just received and send his reply in it. The envelope so made that when it is opened it breads out in four flaps, zummed and marked to show how there is. gummed together it forms a clean envelope, ready to be addressed and sealed and mailed to the sender. The latter, to further insure a prompt reply to his letter, may affix a stamp to what will be the obverse side of the new envelope and the receiver will have no excuse for dereliction. This form of carrier will no doubt be largely used in advertising, as it can be made with the name and address of the firm sending it out printed on the inside. It will have all the advantages of the reply post card and the additional advantage of privacy. Among the recent automobile devices is a system designed to prevent the cloud of dust which often makes the speeding automobile a nuisance to those passing in the vicinity. This apparatus consists of a paid of tubes with extended mouths which trail just above the ground. By means of a small fan mounted on the vehicle, a suction is created and the stream of dust raised by the passage of the wheels over the ground, is drawn into a receptacle from which it is deposited in the road at a point some --- --- V GROWING JEW FOODS T FUEL OF THE FUTURE I Useful Tent Pin. Any person who has ever camped out and experienced the difficulty of twitching a tent on stone or wooded round will appreciate the value of the tent pin invented by a Virginiaan. This new pin will not only penetrate any kind of soil with ease but will stand firm under great pressure. The pin is of heavy wire and ```markdown ``` formed like a corkscrew, on the principle of which it acts. The upper end has an slunged eye, over which the guy rope slips. All that is needed in putting one of these pins in place is to screw it into the ground as you would bore a hole with a gimlet. Instead of rebounding from stones and roots of trees, it worms its way around them and the rougher the ground the harder it is to pull the pin out. Indeed, it cannot be pulled out like an ordinary stake, but must be unsewered in order to be removed, making it unusually firm. As will be observed, no mallet is required to drive this sort of pin into the earth. New Corset Class. An invention of interest to women is the new corset clasp here shown, which is designed to add much to the comfort of the user. These clips are so shaped that when a corset provided with them is fastened on the wearer, they incline slightly outward, from about the waist line to the top of the corset, and because of this, outward to comfort of the user. These clasps are so shaped that when a corset provided with them is fastened on the wearer, they incline slightly outward, from about the waist line to the top of the corset, and because of this outward inclination the steels cannot press uncomfortably against the wearer. In some makes of corsets this fault of inward pressure is so pronounced that it causes real suffering and the after effects are sometimes serious. It frequently happens that corsets, after they have been worn only slightly, develop this fault and have to be discarded. In this new design, on the left hand Important Subjects. is a substitute for coal for fuel or production must be made in possible of universal consumption. numbers of coal, wood, peat and oil as fuel have these materials because no adequate substitutes are offered. The great industries and domestic conditions of coal is not conditioned because the material is by applications to sell as a productive industry, but because science has not yet discovered an efficient cheaper fuel. While consumers have proceeded at the point of coal they are always grateful that can be had. It is one of the great economic problems to time become exhausted. It is time that banks were seeking to discover an efficient substitute and invention may refuse the cost of hydrogen level that will admit of general consumption for purposes. Nature has made adequate provisions for the comfort of her children, and in her laboratory will yet be discovered food for domestic and rural use when the present supply becomes exhaustible. Farmers. used as a substitute for coal for fuel has production must be economical to make it possible of universal consumption. Consumers of coal, wood, peat, and oil have these important because no adequate substitutes were offered. The great industries and domestic consumption of coal is not conditioned because this material is used by agriculture to sell as a productive industry but rather by science has not yet discovered an efficient and cheaper fuel. While consumers have protested against the price of coal they are always grateful that fuel can be used. It is one of the great economic problems to be solved for the needs of future generations, as the present supply of fuel at current rates of consumption must in time become exhausted. It is time that extensions were seeking to discover an efficient substitute for coal and invention may reduce the cost of hydrogen to a level that will admit of general consumption for heating purposes. Nature has made adequate provisions for the comfort of her children, and in her laboratory probability will yet be discovered fuel for domestic and industrial use when the present supply becomes exhausted—Goodman's Permit. ATTACKS TO WOMEN'S RIGHTS noting all her present energies to ward off the pro- tension of tea, coffee stockings, gloves and toys management of a large New York department store, and of the crowded conditions produced by monster trees has forbidden its employee to wear rats and A. St. Louis judge has decided that no wife has right to search the pocket of her husband. We re- hence precedents as distinctly dangerous. If no it is enacted who knows but cruel employers may high heels and knee-length corrs or some judge before to regard snoring as just cause for divorce? Image Journal. is devoting all her present energies to ward off the proposed transition of the coffee stockings gloves and toys. The management of a large New York department store, weighed of the crowded conditions produced by monster confines has furnished his employee to wear rates and puffs. A St. Louis judge has decided that no wife has any right to search the pockets of her husband. We regard these presidents as distinctly dangerous. If no present is entered, who knows but cruel employers may have high heels and knee-length coats, or some judge may refuse to regard smearing as just cause for divorce—Chicago Journal. SLOW BUT POWERFUL REVOLUTION new and more potent forces of the present time, and give place to forms and methods, to reforms and comments, that the people, who after all are the con- sultors of politics, commerce and finance, desire and have. The age demands better results for the new and insists upon the limitation of the power of new in all political commercial and financial affairs. Indian Enquirer. the new and more potent forces of the present time, and must give place to forms and methods, to reforms and improvements, that the people, who after all are the controllers of politics, commerce and finance, desire and will have. The age demands better results for the masses and insists upon the limitation of the power of the few in all political, commercial and financial affairs. (Cordovaati, Promizer.) should be quickened envelope put forth by which enables a per- son to turn inside out the envelope he has just received and send his reply in it. The envelope so made that when it is opened it greads out in four flaps, gummed and marked to show how they should be refolded. When speeding automobile a nuisance to those passing in the vicinity. This apparatus consists of a paid of tubes witt h extended mouths which trail just above the ground. By means of a small fan mounted on the --- T T Reversible Envelope. Socks Up the Dust. S WO terrific shows to the sacred cause of female freedom were administered the other day one in New York and the other in St. Louis. That are protest followed on the heels of such outrages indicates either that great woman has lost heart in the great battle for her purity or that she WHICH need not be, however, the eleventh doubt in the mind of any man that political, commercial and financial affairs in this country are in a state of transition, and that the machinery of the preceding centuries has become antiquated and obsolete, no longer responsive nor suited to distance from the wheels where it is not disturbed. Honesty of the "spoiled" Child. Often, writes Woods Hutchinson in the Success Magazine, the spoiled child is the one really best trained for life. Real life, that is, not the sham travesty upon it so carefully played in the nursery and the schoolroom and termed 'education.' The difference between a spoiled child and a well-behaved one is chiefly a matter of frankness of expression. The spoiled child says right out just what he happens to think and feel, and you hear and are pained by his expressions of skepticism, of resentment, even of rebellion. Nine times out of ten the "mild" child feels exactly the same sentiments—but refrains from expressing them. When the spoiled child has expressed himself—it may be even him pertinently or rebelliously—the murder all out, the carpet, and you can argue the case with him on its merits or if it be beyond his grasp, assert your authority and ask him to trust your superior experience, which he usually will nine cases out of ten, if he is appealed to in this way. In any case, you know the worst that is in him and can govern yourself accordingly. Your model child may submit in silence, without discussion or remonstrance, but you may depend upon it that he will discuss the question on its merits with the nurse, or the cook, or the hired man, or the bad boy in the next street; and that whatever feelings of resentment or injustice he may smother in his own life the interior, so far as expressing then toward you is concerned, he will pass on with interest to his puppy, his kitten, or his younger brethers and sisters, or playmates. Disposal Prospect McJigger—Poor Dumley's in for it. He married a girl who stutters, you know. Thingumbomb—Well, it shouldn't be hard to outta'k a woman like that. McJigger—Yes, but with all her stuttering she is very determined; if she ever starts to say anything she'll stutter through it if it takes all night.—Catholic Standard and Times. What It Does. "Speaking of poetry, does the modern, school make us think?" "Well, it makes us hustle for the dictionary—that is, those of us who have any curiosity at all."—Louisville Courier Journal. Rug Industry Safe. The great earthquake which destroy ed sixty villages and cities in Persia says a Kansas City paper, will hardly affect the Oriental rug industry of New England. THE WORLD'S WAY At Hammond's court it changed, upon a time, An Aristotle made this pleasant rhyme: "The new moon is a house-shoe, wrought of God. Wherewith the Sultan's stallion shall be shoot." On hearing than, his dignity smiled, and gave The man a good piece. Sing again, O marvel! Above he cute the happy singer bent, And turned another grateful compliment. And, as before, the smiling Sultan gave The man a seakish. Sing again, O marvel! Again the verse came, fluent as a mill That wandered silver-footed, down a hill. The Sultan litening nodded as before. Still gave the good, and still demanded The nimble fancy that had climbed so high Grew weary with its climbing by and by; Strange discords rose; the sense went quite anion; The singer's rhymes refused to meet and kiss; Invention fagged, the lute had got an- strong. And twice he sang the song already sung. The Sultan, furious, called a note, and said. O Muska, straightway whip me off his head! Poems I not in Arabia alone You get beheaded when your skill is gone. —T. B. Aldrich. When Debby Paid Debby was serving the chocolate in Mrs. Olivia's kitchen. "Yes," that lady was saying, "I was at the paragonage the other day, and I really felt sorry for the minister's wife. It was the first day she had been up show her illness, and the children were noisy. How very small, too, the rooms are at the paragonage! I declare I don't see how she manages at all in such a little place. I notice how pole she was and week, still. Her hands quite trembled. And do you know, things down there are beginning to look quite shabby. Oh, by the way, had you not heard that we were behind again on the salary? I certainly would never be a minister's am. Neither would I," replied Mrs. Clayton, carelessly, as she sipped her chocolate. "So we are really behind again are we? How many eggs are there in this cake? It's delicious." "Four," replied Mrs. Gibson, a trifle absently. "And she's subscribed four dollars to missions," she added, slowly. "Who?' demanded her friend. "The minister's wife," answered Mrs. Gibson. "Debby, pass Mrs. Browning the sugar. You see," went on that lady, "she pledged it before she had that illness. I've been wondering if it won't be hard for her to pay it. All our pledges must be in by the last of next week. She really can't afford to give to missions, and yet how she loves them! She'd give to them if she hadn't any shoes." Mrs. Clayton laughed. "I wouldn't," she remarked. "If I have a weakness, it's for pretty, well-fitting shoes." "Well, as soon as I can find time, I'll try to run down there and see her, but, dear me, we are all so busy." And Mrs. Clayton, whose husband was on a large salary and who kept a cook and a second girl, actually sighed. Then Debby took the cups and washed them and put them away. Debby was small and dark-eyed, with thick braids of black hair. For the services she rendered Mrs. Gibson, that lady said her three dollars a week. Debby had always been poor. There was a large family at home, and it came her turn early in life to earn her own living. She had never had any pretty clothes, and she was trying hard now to buy a new dress. Up-stairs in her dresser drawer was a little tin box containing all the money she had in the world—four dollars. She gave her mother, two dollars every week, and that left her one; but lately she had not been able to save even that. First Jimmy, her little brother, had fallen down and cut his head, and the doctor had to sew that up; then the baby took the whooping-cough, and her mother lost her best place for working out in consequence; so Debby had given it all to her without a word. But now, if nothing more turned up, she would soon have enough to buy the coveted dress. She wanted a blue one, dark blue, with velvet on the collar and cuffs. She had never had in all her life such a dress as that was going to be. But as she went up-stairs to her little room that night she kept thinking of the minister's wife. She had heard them talk, too, about the salary not being paid. "And she's promised four dollars to missions," thought little Debby. "Oh, some one ought to pay it for her when she's been so sick! They all have so much more, but they won't think any more about it." And then a sudden thought struck Debby: "Why not pay it myself?" To be sure, she would have to wait longer for the new dress, and her old one was getting shabby; but them, she was young and growing, and now that things were moving smoothly at home she could save more. She knew the minisister's sweet-faced wife wall. Then Debby cheerfully made the surprise. It was her afternoon out the next day, and Debby, when she had left everything in spotless order, went her way. It was only a few minutes walk to the parishage. One of the little boys let her in. The minisister's pale little wife was trying to brush the baby. She was boiling it in her arms. "I'm Mrs Gibson's girl," said Debby, coming forward; "that is. I work for her, and you're not to pay that pledge to missions. I've brought you the money." A beautiful finish rose on the face of the minisister's wall. "Mrs. GibsonY" she smiled. "How very, very kind of her." She looked at Debby in her sweet, interested way. "It was going to be hard for me to pay it terribly hard," she added, "with the expenses of my sickness and everything. How good the Lord is." "Yes." answered Debby, softly, as she put the four dollars in her hand. "He is always good." The girl saw she did not understand. Debby would never tell her. She reached out her arms for the child. "Let me take it" she pleaded. "Most children like me." And the baby was no exception. As he felt the pressure of the young, strong arms, he suddenly ceased his wailing, pulling at Debby's red ribbons. "The sweetest thing happened today," said the minister's wife to her husband, as soon as he came in. "I have thought that the ladies of the church did not always appreciate how hard it is for minister's wives to do their part when salaries get behind and people fall sick, but I will take it all back. Mrs. Gibson paid my subscription to missions—and the time was getting so near. I quite trembled for all the children need stockings, and Bobby must have some shoes; but now this eases me. Wasn't it good of her?" "It was, indeed." agreed the minister. "And Mrs. Gibson, too! Somehow one would hardly attribute such thoughtfulness to her. She impresses me as being rather cold and distant. Another case of never judging, my dear." The very first day she was able to be out she went up to the Gibson home. She was very pale still. It had been "I HOPE YOU DON'T MIND, MA'AM." a hard illness and she had recovered from it slowly. She took Mrs. Gibson's extended hand and kissed her. "I wanted to come sooner," she began. "I was afraid you might think me ungrateful, but indeed you will never know just the good your money did me. The thought that you understood and cared helped me quite as much as the four dollars." Mrs. Gibson looked perplexed. "The four dollars!" she repeated. "I am afraid I do not quite understand." "Why, the money you sent me to pay up my subscription to missions," explained the minister's wife. "Your little mald brought it down—Debby, I believe you call her." "Oh—Debby—" A light broke over Mrs. Gibson's puzzled understanding. "Excuse me just a moment." Mrs. Gibson went straight to the kitchen. Debby was fronning napkins. Her cheeks were rosy red. "Debby," she began, "the minister's wife is here, thanking me for some money I sent her. I never sent her any. Do you know anything about it?" Debby blushed "Yes'm. The afternoon I served the chocolate I heard you talking about it, and I felt sorry for her. I know what it is to be poor, and sick, besides, so I took my four dollars down to her. She understood that you sent it, and I didn't like to tell her. It really didn't make any difference, just so she got it. I hope you don't mind, ma'am." Mrs. Gibson looked at Debby—at the small, toll-hardened, rough hands, her honest, cheerful face. And then suddenly it came home to her heart that the small, underpaid servant in her kitchen knew better than she what it meant to follow "In His Steps." What sacrifice had she ever made? Whom had she rendered happier on account of it? What a poor make-believe of a sham she had been, after all! No wonder they fell behind with the salary, if all the members were as selfish as she! "Debby," she said, suddenly, "come with me," and taking Debby's hand, she drew her into the parlor. The minister's wife sat there. "My dear," Mrs. Gibson said, huskily, "you must thank Debby, not me. She paid your pledge to missions. It's all quite right. Debby, you're a good, un- selfish girl. Oh, I am ashamed! I've learned a lesson in giving I shall never forget." But the misdactata wife had taken Debby's rough, red little hand and was crying quietly, and so was Debby—and so was Mrs. Gibson.—Touche's Companion. AFRICAN MARRIAGE CENTER Pixing Social Status of the Bride—Dowry and Divorce. The marriage customs of west and southwest Africa are in many cases peculiar, says the London Standard. They differ, of course, in different tribes, but have broad lines in common. A coastal tribe always considers itself superior to an inland tribe and even its meantest member claims to rank higher than the most powerful man of an up-country tribe. A man may marry any woman he likes of any tribe, it being held that he gives her his own status, whatever that may be, but it is almost unheard of for a woman to marry "beneath" her. As a result, some of the women of the most superior coast tribes, like the Mbongwe, look to marriage with white men and frequently attain to it. The parents of both sides rule absolutely in the matter of marriage between natives. First, the wouldbe bridegroom goes empty-handed to obtain the consent of the bridefather. Then he goes again with gifts and the father calls in other members of the family to view the gifts. On the third visit he carries trade gifts, a sufficiently poisonous compound, generally from Hamburg. In the old days it was palm today or wine. On this occasion he pages over an installment of the dowry. On the fourth visit he takes his parents with him and is permitted to see the girl herself. When next he calls his prospective mother-in-law provides a forest for himself and his relatives, the host and hostess eating nothing but taking a hand in the drinking. Finally the man goes with gifts and the balance of the dowry and takes the woman away. On arrival at his village she is welcomed with singing and a strenuous dance called "kubana." For three months the bride is not required to do any hard work, but after that she bookcases to with his other wives at gardening and carrying bordes. Polygamy is general and the number of a man's wives limited only by his resources in the matter of paying dowries. The man may divorce his wife whenever he chooses and for almost any reason. But it is rare for a woman to be able to obtain divorce at her own wish. Divorce entails the return of the dowry. HATED TO SPEND THIS 50 CENTS Which the Canadian Pacific Col Land Trust the Prince of Wales lected Above the Price of Dinner. "The 50 cents I hated most to spend," said the traveling man to a New York Sun writer, "went to the Canadian Pacific Railroad. I don't mind paying for things I get, but this particular expenditure could not be indulged for value received." "A number of us got into St. John, N. B., one night just in time to catch the night train for Boston. We got aboard, only to learn that the train didn't carry a diner. Now a long night ride without dinner isn't a pleasant prospect, so we besieged the conductor. "Why don't you start on the Montreal, which pulls out just ahead of us?" he said. "It carries a diner and we can pick you up at Frederickton Junction." "No danger of your passing us!" we asked, and he assured us that he couldn't very well, as there was only one track. So we all piled out after leaving our baggage in our Pullman berths. "It was sure a fine scheme, we thought, as we dined at our leisure in the Montreal train. After dinner we sought the nearest smoking compartment in a sleeping car and prepared to wait in comfort for Fredrikton Junction. "Then along comes a month-uniformed official and demands 50 cents each for the privilege of eating a meal and having a smoke aboard his train. We explained carefully that we belonged on the other train, had given up the prize for Pullman berths, and furthermore that; we had been sent aboard this train for the sole purpose of getting our dinner. Didn't the Canadian Paulo run oil trains, we use. "But it was no use. We had to pay." Connection Bird Preserve. Connecticut Bird Press Despite the fact that reports have been circulated of late that the commissioners of fisheries and game had secured 2,000 quail from Oklahoma and would place them on Terry Island, near Suffield, Commissioner George T. Mathewson said that nothing has been done about buying any quail as pet. It is true, however, that the use of the island, which contains about 195 acres, has been obtained by the commission, and it is very likely that a preserve will be established there. Until fifteen or sixteen years ago the island was inhabited by Clinton Terry, and the house is still standing, and it was from this place years ago that a band of Second Adventists put on their assent robes and waited in vain for the end of the world—Hearford Courant. Contempt of Courts Counsel (for defendant)—Would it be contempt of court to say that your honor has presided over this case in a manner which is a disgrace to the bench? beneath. Judge—Certainly it would. I should commit you at once. Counsel—Then I shall not say it—Pusk. Ways of Women EXTREME MODELS IN NEW GOWNS. No Excuse for Nagging. Nobody blames a wife for upholding her self-respect and resenting insult, but there is little sympathy for one who deliberately drives a man to deeds of rudeness and violence. Nagging and indulgence in bad temper leave indelible marks on the face of a woman, on her voice and on her character. They shriek up whatever sweetness nature has put into her disposition and make her unlovely, even in the eyes of those who feel in duty bound to give her affection. It is often hard to maintain silence under provocation, but there is always the open door of escape, you know. A quarrel does not thrive when fed from one side only, and what should be important to every woman with pretenses to refinement is the undisputed vulgary of blooring. Education and refinement EXTREME MODELS IN are supposed to lift us so far above vulgarity that even the hems of our skirts are unstained. Marry American Wives. Quite a number of foreign diplomats have American wives, among them being Baron Boncheur, M. Jusserand, Donde Mendonca, Dr. Guzman and others. Mine, Jusserand was Miss Eliza-Richards, daughter of the late American banker, George T. Richards, but she was born in Paris. The Duchess d'Arcos was formerly Miss Virginia Lowery of New York, Baroness Moncheur was Miss Clayton, daughter of Powell Clayton. The Simple Life. A class of some forty young ladies, mid-winter graduates of a Chicago high school, appeared at the commencement exercises arrayed in costumes prepared by their own hands. The material for their gowns purchased "in lump" cost the wearers $1.28 each. Among the class were daughters of the rich and poor, all dressed alike, both tastily and becomingly. Here was no room for navy or pride nor occasion for poor families to sacrifice necessary comforts to procure a graduating costume for the daughter in order that she might compare favorably with her wealthy associates. The plan is well worthy of imitation.—Bardolph News. Medical Maxim Easy money—see appendix. Time waits for no prescription. The path of physic leads but to the grave. No operation is without dishonor except in its own clinic. Now behold three things: doctoring, nursing and nature; but the greatest of these is nature. Where there's a pill there's a pay.—Life. Shred the Eggshells. Eggshells put into coffee without crushing after the beverage is made don't clear it thoroughly. Wash the eggshell carefully before breaking the IN NEW GOWNS. egg. In making the coffee shred the shell fine with the fingers and mix with the grounds before pouring on the water. The result is a clear, delicious looking cup with the use of even a small part of the shell. New Shoe Styles. The new fabric shoe is one of the most attractive of the new footwear. They are shown in all the popular shades of cravenetted cloth, with the lowers of the same color but satin striped. No more luxurious shoe could be imagined. The white shoes are to be of linen, canvas and kid, and many will be very high boots, although the white-headed will be popular. Suede in all colors still holds its own. One dainty house slipper in delicate colors has set at one side a bewitching little bow of a matching chiffon. Two Marks of Beauty. poor Two Marks of Beauty. coin- ume Beautiful eyes and brows are, in one sense, a special gift of nature. Many a plain woman is redeemed by fine eyes; many a pretty face spoiled by red-rimmed, dull, lusterless eyes. But at the same time a great deal may be done to make even unpromising eyes clear and attractive, to render eyes which are only passably pretty really beautiful. Millinery Toques are still large, broad heavy looking. Strings are being worn on hats, and tied under the chin. Newest hats are being extensively trimmed on the right side. Bandeaux will have little use in the hats planned for spring. To clean wings, wipe off the dust and then sponge with alcohol. Toques of straw are being trimmed with fancy rims and feathers. Flowers dipped into paint or gasoline dyes usually come out like new. Gasoline cleans ribbons and velvet, or a good cleaning fluid may be used. A little fan-shaped plaiting of real lace is a great help to the satin and fur hats. If they are worth it, the petals may be touched with a small camel's hair brush. Black chip should be wiped off with a soft old silk handkerchief, then rubbed lightly with pure olive oil. Follow the application with a good pressing on the wrong side, in the case of the ribbon, and steaming for the velvet. Soiled white chiffon hats may be cleaned by using equal parts of French chalk, magnesia and powdered soap. Cover with the mixture, leave on twenty-four hours, and when brushed off the soiled spots will usually come, too. Upon Being Ourselves. How few people there are who ever consider that an acquired manner can be as unbecoming as an ill-chosen frock. Those who are forever recommending womankind to cultivate "individuality" must be responsible for an immense number of misguided women who are wearing the wrong kind of manner with painful complacency. The entire sex ought to be cautioned against dabbling in individualities, and young girls, especially, should be protected strictly from every temptation to part with what little real personality they already possess. A Spring Drink. When the lassest of spring gets into your bones try drinking sassafras tea. This is an old, old remedy beloved of our grandmothers and like many another good home nostrum is all to the good. It purifies the blood, acts as a tonic and makes life worth living, after all. To make the tea buy 5 cents' worth of the root at the drugists, pour a quart of boiling water over as much as will go in the palm ```markdown ``` of the hand, let it steep until cold, drain and drink a small cupful morning and evening. To Keep Young. It is every woman's duty to keep young looking as long as possible, but unfortunately she does not always know the best way to live up to that duty. Avoid worry, hurry and getting flustered. Learn self-control. Anger is a rapid wrinkle-bringer. Be temperate. Moderation does not only refer to the stomach. Overdoing in any way makes for premature age. Love the open air. Fresh air is no a fad. it is a necessity if one would keep young. Get plenty of sleep. Nothing liner the face like nights of wakefulness. Keep mentally alert. An intellectual back number adds years to her seeming age. Nothing makes fot youth like a young mind save perhaps a young heart. Don't let yourself get sluggish and indifferent. Here is where the benefit of massage, physical culture and vital interest in life comes in. KANSAS GOVERNOR'S HOME. Preferred by His Family to the Executive Mansion at Topela. Ten years have wrought many changes in Kansas. Until 1900 the "crying shame" of the State was that its governors were compelled to live at hotels or boarding houses and scrimp on their salary of $3,000 to keep both ends on speaking terms. For twenty years preceding that time there was talk of appropriating sufficient money to buy or to build a Governor's mansion, but when the Legislature would assemble and some patroloff member or Senator would introduce the bill carrying such an appropriation oratorial fireworks from the rural lawmakers, who were trying to save enough from their per diem of $3 a day to pay interest on the mortgage on their farm at home, always sent the measure to the scrap heap. About ten years ago the farmers of Kansas had paid off the mortgages and were ready to help put the State in the list of commonwealths that believe in "treating their Governors decently." The Legislature not only provided for the purchase of an $80,000 mansion for the Governor, with a sufficient maintenance fund, but the people, by vote, amended the constitution, raising his salary to $5,000 a year. This seems like a dream to former Governors St. John, Glick, Humphrey, Crawford and Leedy, who are still living and prosperous and who will remember always the scanty food and the inadequate fa cilities of Topeka hotels and boarding houses in the early days, save a Topeka correspondent of the New York Herald. And now, with a mansion richly appointed and with every modern convenience, where a Governor and his family may enjoy life to its full extent, Kansas has elected a chief executive who hesitates about using it. Governor and Mrs. Stubbs and the children balk at the idea of having to live there for two or four years, as the case may be. They are occupying the mansion now, at the threshold of the new administration and during the session of the Legislature, but they are going back to Lawrence as soon as the first robin appears. There are several reasons why the Stubbs family prefers the home on Windmill Hill in Lawrence to the executive mansion in Topeka. The principal one is that the Lawrence home, recently built, is, in many respects, a finer residence than the Governor's mansion. It stands out in the open in a forest of old oak and elm trees, with plenty of ground around it, and with plenty of pure, fresh air, too. That appeals to the Stubbs family. It especially appeals to the boys, who like to have plenty of room to romp and hunt rabbits. There are plenty of rabbits in and around the Stubbs home-stead at Lawrence, which, with gun and dog, the boys have great fun in chasing. Mrs. Stubbs has joined the boys in a protest against the Topeka idea that they must live in the mansion. She's willing to stay there during the session of the Legislature, but she intends to go back to Lawrence in time to put out some flowers and superintend the planting of garden seeds. From time to time Mrs. Stubbs and the boys will run down to Lawrence, which is only twenty-six miles away, and look after the stock and home pets, which were left in the care of the servants when the family came to Topeka. Wit of the Youngsters Visitor—And are you going to be a minister, like your father, Walter? Walter (aged 4)—No, ma'am. I'm goin' in some business where I can afford to give my little boy a dime every day. "Jennie," said a mother to her small daughter, "what should a little girl do after washing her face and hands?" It was a hint for Jennie to comb her hair, but she didn't take it. "Why, she wipes 'em on a towel, of course," was the reply. Anxious Mother—Johnny, is it possible that you, as slick as you claim to be, have eaten that whole rhubarb pie? Johnny—Yes. mamma. You know, the doctor said my system needed rhubarb, and I thought I'd better take a good dose of it before I got any worse. She Learned Something The "Talk to Mothers" was over, and the earnest settlement worker was having an informal chat with the members of her audience over a cup of tea. "I never come here but what I hear something useful," said the mother of six small Doughertys. "I'm glad to hear that," said the settlement worker, cordially. "Was there really anything to help you today? I felt so tired, and what I said opened my stupid." "Indeed, 'twas fine." Mrs. Dougherty assured her. And when you spoke about the difference between children and the difference between plants, you said, 'You put hellotropes and geraniums in the sun to grow, but the fuchsia needs the shade,' says you. And there I've got a lovely fuchsia in a present on my birthday, and I never knew what alled it to be getting so poor-looking, and 'tis because I've had it right out in the sun! You'll never find me missing one of the "Talks to Mothers" unless I'm slick in bed." About the first thing an engaged young woman thinks of is lunch cloth. OUR PURE FOOD REFORM. Cheri Chemist Wiley Says Results to Present Time Are Satisfactory. That the pure food reforms have come to stay, despite the opposition of the manufacturers whose business has been injured through the crusade, was the recent statement of Dr. Harvey W. Wiley, chief chemist of the department of agriculture, whose efforts in behalf of food and medicine reform have made him a world figure. Dr. Wiley, in company with a scorn of other physicians and chemists, will attend the biennial congress of chemists in London this month. "Only 5 per cent of the American people are opposed to the pure food movement," said Dr. Wiley. "The reform has succeeded and the objectors are wasting time attacking the regulations. Patent medicines, too, are a dead issue. As soon as they were forced to put labels on their bottles showing the ingredients of the medicines the end was reached. It will be impossible to deceive the people again." Condition Serious A serious condition prevails at Bluefields, Nicaragua, endangering American interests, according to reports received at the state department, as a result of a strike of the native laborers employed on fruit plantations near that port. The reclamation service of the United States has already committed itself to irrigation projects which will involve a total cost of $90,000,000. The pretense of piety makes a reality of impiety. The time to give most is when it hurts most to give. Highest us KC BAKE POWDER 25 Ounces Made from pure materials. Get You never sa- and biscuit. T your ey KC 25 OUNCES FOR 25 BAKING POWDER GRAIN-MAKED ONLY BY BAQUES MANFG CO. 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Mapleine is sold by grocers. If not send 35c for 2 oz. bottle and recipe book. Crescent Mfg. Co., Seattle, Wn. Only $1 Plain and ornamental Gable Sash, from 48 cts. to $6.50. Hundreds of different sizes in stock for immediate shipment. SEND FOR PRICE LISTS. O. B. Williams Co. SEATTLE, WASH. DAISY FLY KILLER placed any where attracts and kills all flies. Neat, clean, ornamental, good yellow, cheap. Lasts all season. Can not still or tip over, will not soil or injure any thing. Guaranteed effective. Of all HAROLD SOMERS, 150 Dekalb Ave., B'klyn., N. Y. Sp. N. U. 1909 No. 22 WHEN writing to advertisers please mention this paper. Trade with the Helena Packing and Provision Co. The following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year by the R. J. Fletcher lodge No. 101, A. F. & A. M.; Eugene Clark, W. M.; B. F. Hooper, S. W.; H. J. Baker, J. W.; C. C. Matthews, Treas.; H. A. Sailsbury, Sec. Their annual sermon will be preached the third Sunday in June at the St. James' church. Mr. R. Hilliard, formerly of 24th regiment, who went from here to Texas is back accompanied by his cousin and says he is glad to get back. Miss F. Fitzgerald is taking her vacation and residing at the Cole Flats. Chas Cole, is now employed as waiter at the Elk's cafe. Gail Bass a cousin of J. B. Bass of the Plaindealer, passed through Helena Friday en route to St. Paul. J. D. Hart who has worked at the Grandon for so long has resigned. Mrs. Harrison entertained the members and friends of the Busy Bee at her home on last Thursday evening. All enjoyed a splendid repast and were entertained as only Mrs. Harrison can. The stags have formed a permanent organization and will from time to time, give entertainments in connection with the church work. Trade with the Helena Packing and Provision Company. Rev. Coleman held quarterly conference here last week; the church reported a very successful quarter. The engagement of Miss Florence Anderson and Mr. F. Turner has been announced. Miss Alma Bass who has been attending Western University will arrive home Monday from that school to spend her vacation She has been gone two years. Chas Porter Grove who has been very low at the county hospital is reported as much improved. A. J. Walton has embarked in the second hand business and is conducting a store at No.15 State street. Spencer Smith has gone on a vacation trip to the Flathead country. Miss Alma Bass who is taking a printing course at Western University, will be in charge of the Plaindearer office after this week. SAFE BANKING MAY BE DONE BY MAIL Every day banks other checks to OF DOLLARS Were it not for the depositors could to open an account perfect safety. W resident depositor Every day banks throughout the country remit to each other checks totalling HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS Were it not for the mails the service we render our depositors could not be what it is today. If you wish to open an account with us you may use the mails with perfect safety. We pay careful attention to our non-resident depositors. Union Bank & Trust Co. HELENA, MONTANA. SAFE BANKING MAY BE DONE BY MAIL The grand opening of the Manhattan club will be given at their club rooms, No. 17 South Main street on Thursday evening, June 3rd, at which time a general good time is anticipated dancing will be the order of the evening. Mr. Gans formerly of Billings is a new arrival in the city and is seeking a location. L. Vernor Graye is making arrangements to move to Seattle where he will go into business. David H. Harris has charge of the Base ball park. J. E. Ellis is now employed at the Montana club. M. O. J. Arnett and H. E. Sauls bury have dissolved partnership. Mr. Arnett retiring on account of the condition of his eyes. Helena is now well supplied with the fair sex among our people. David Gordon has purchased the rental properties of L. V. Graye. Miss Minnie Johnson who has been on the sick list is much improved. Mrs. C. E. McEvoy has been on the sick list. Mrs. C. H. Mason who has been at Hot Springs, Ark., visiting her husband is expected back this week. Chas. Cassaway who has been here for the past month or so has left for Billings, Mont. The big debate at St. James literary on next Wednesday evening is Resolved that the Universal Jim Crow System is the future hope of the Negro in the U. S. This debate promises to be a very heated and intensely interesting one, the affirmative by J. B. Bass and J. E. W. Clark with Arthur Ford and Senator Murrill on the negative, there will be a hot time; everybody should turn out to hear this subject discussed. M. O. J. Arnett has been indisposed for the past week and has been under the surgeons care by an operation on his eyes. Look out for the Plaindealer collector next week as he will call upon you. Mrs. Nannie Mitchell has left for an indefinite stay at Lewis-town, Mont. Lee Parker has come back from California. Wm. Ward is a new arrival from Butte. Senator Murrill was an agreeable caller at the Palindealer office last week. as throughout the country remit to each totalling HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS WITHOUT LOSS the mails the service we render our d not be what it is today. If you wish count with us you may use the mails with We pay careful attention to our non- nors. 8 Trust Co. --- L. V. Graye who has lived here for a number of years and who has achieved more than ordinary notority owing to his strenuous efforts in and near the Red Light has decided to embark in business in Seattle and will early next month move all his personal effects to that city. Graye is a hustler and wherever he goes there will be something doing. He came to Helena some years ago without a dime and at one time conducted one of the most flourishing business concerns in the city, through unfortunate circumstances and ennity of politicians, the city council revoked the license to the famous Zanzibar and it was thought by many that Graye was down and out but again his hustling abilities was demonstrated and he flourished in conducting a shinning emporium, barber shop and clothing business in which he did a successful business. He has a splendid offer in Seattle where he will no doubt be successful and guided by past experiences, will no doubt avoid some of the pitfalls which he encountered in Helena. Graye was at all times a live one and progressive and all who know him wish his success in his new field. The Plaindealer Would Like to Know the Reason Why A certain lady got so sick all at once. Western Uni QUINDARO, I THE GREAT EDUCATIONAL KANSAS AND THE DEPARTMENTS: Theological, College and State Nor Leading and Best Inc of the W Courses Western University THE GREAT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION FOR KANSAS AND THE WEST DEPARTMENTS: Theological, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Normal Leading and Best Industrial School of the West Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Vocal, including Piano, Organ and Harmony), Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Printing and Book-Binding, Business Course, Stenography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dressmaking and Plain Sewing, Cooking, Launderling, Farming and Gardening. Shelton French, A. M., Acting President Phones: Office Bell West 1423; Residence, Bell West 15. **WRITE FOR FULL PARTICIPATION and special offer al once.** NO MONEY REQUIRED. You receive and approve of your bicycle. We ship to anyone, anywhere in the U. S. with delivery. We allow TEN DAYS' FREE TRIAL during which time you may ride the bicycle and allow it to any tast you wish. If you are then not perfectly satisfied or do not wish to keep the bicycle ship it back to us at our expense and you will not be out one cent. FACTORY PRICES at one small profit above actual factory prices to $25 middelmen's profits by buying direct of us and have the manufacturer's guarantee behind your bicycle. DO NOT BUY a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone else. We can negotiate and learn our unbeaten of factory prices and remarkable offers to retain. YOU WILL BE ACTIVISTON when you receive our beautiful catalogue and YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and low prices we can make you this year. We sell them less money than any other factory. We are satisfied with $1.00 profit above factory costs. BICYCLE DEALERS, you can sell our bicycles under your own name plate at double the price the Day received. We regularly handle second hand bicycles, but usually have a number on hand taken in trade by our Chicago retail stores. These we clear out promptly at prices ranging from $3 to $8 or $10. Descriptive bargain lists mailed free. single wheels, imported roller chains and pedals, repairs and maintenance. COASTER-BRAKES, single wheels, imported tires equipment of all kinds at half the price $50 HEDGETHORN PUNCH SELF-HEALING TIRES The regular retail price of these tires is $5.50 per pair, but to suit your own self-same sample pair for $8.80 (cash with order or $4.55). NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES NAILS, Tacks or Glass will not let the air out. Sixty thousand pairs sold last year. Over two hundred thousand pairs now in use. DESCRIPTION: Made in all sizes. It is lively and easy riding, very durable and lined inside with special quality rubber. It is porous and which closes up small punctures without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers stating that their tires have been pumped up properly, with no more than an ordinary tire, the puncture resisting quality by several layers of tin, specially prepared fabric on the tread. The regular price of these tires is $5.00 per pair, but for these we are making a special factory price to the rider of only $5.00. You do not pay a cent on orders shipped same day etter is received. We ship C. O. D. on approval. You do not pay a cent on examined and found them strictly as approval. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent on any etter pair if you send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement. We will also nickel plated brass hand pump. Tires to be returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us will ride easier, run faster, wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you can at any price. We know that you will be so well pleased that when you want a bicycle you will give your order. We want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined it. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby we send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this nickel plated brass hand pump. Tires to be returned at 6 not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have know that you will be so well pleased that when you want. We want you to send us a trial order at hence this year don't buy any kind. IF YOU NEED TIRES Hedgethorn Puncture the special introductory price quoted above; or write for us describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about 1 DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal code. We offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn every J. L. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair of Hedgehorn Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about half the usual prices. DO NOT WAIT us on post today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful offers we are making. It only costs a postal fee. Courses double or SECOND usually have Such a rattling of dry bones has then place over a certain young gent of the South Side. There is one married man who just won't go home. The lady on the west side is so hard on her frow. The church people do not get together for the good of all con- cerned. The dance at the Manhattan club should not be the event of the season. The denizens of the red light district who entertain young men under age should not be run out of town. One of our Helena born and reared young society men was whipped last week by one of the girls on Jackson street. The appearance of the Plain-dealer man last week caused such a stampede among the smart set. The ones who are the longest to pay holder louder than all the rest when they do not get their paper. That they say the lady from Knetucky is so stunning. That bunch made that mighty Round up on one street west of Main street and South of Wall street. University RO, KANSAS NATIONAL INSTITUTION FOR AND THE WEST cal, College, Normal, Sub-Normal State Normal West Industrial School the West Splendid Location, Healthful Climate, Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. INFORMATION For Terms, Prices and Inducements Offered write to french, A. M., President est 1423; Residence, Bell West 15. A RIDER AGENT IN EACH TOWN and district to our "bicycle furnished by us. Our agents everywhere are full particulars and special offer at once. We ship uniforms, equipment and supplies. We ship J. S. without a cent deposit in advance, prepay freight, and TRIAL during which time you may ride the bicycle and furnish the highest grade bicycles it is possible to make one small price above costory cost. You save $0 to us at our enquiries and have the manufacturer's guarantee. DO NOT BUY a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone. Learn our unheard of factory special offers to rider agents. NISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and study our superb models at the wonderfully this year. We are satisfied with $400 profit above factory cost. You can sell our bicycles under your own name plate at our store. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, but trade by our Chicago retail stores. We clear out free bicycles and bargain lists mailed free. Retired roller chafers and pedals, parts, repairs and half the usual retail prices. PUNCTURE-PROOF $80 PIRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE, ONLY RECORD HORN RECORD PROCTOR TIME 50 PROCEDURE TIME 1914-04-15 samed day letter is received. We ship C. O. D. on examined and found them strictly as represented. (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you close this advertisement. We will also send one returned at OUR expense. If for any reason they are actually reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a will find that they will ride easier, run faster, tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We want you a bicycle you will give us your order. Since this remarkable tire offer, by any kind at any price until you send for a pair of Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at www.for our big price, and Sundry Catalogue which at about half the usual prices. In today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle from anyone until you know the new and wonderful learn everything. Write it NOW. EMPANY, CHICAGO, ILL. Advantages Notice the thick rubber tread "A" and puncture strips "I" and "D," also rim strip "H" to prevent rim cutting. This allows any other make-SOFT, ELASTIC and EASY RIDING. CRAVENETTE Soft and Stiff Hats are the best WE SELL THEM MART, SCHAFFNER & MARX FINE CLOTHES GANS & KLEIN CO. ESTABLISHED 1866 HELENA PHCKING AND PR whol OYSTERS, FISH POUITR PHGKING AND PROVISION COMPANY OYSTERS, FISH POUITRY FRUIT BUTTER & EGGS C. J. Bausch, Tinner. TIN, COPPER and SHEET IRON WORK Stove and Furnace work a Specialty. 315 N. JACKSON ST. - Helena, Mont. Strangers visiting the Capital City will be given a hearty welcome at all times at the Manhattan Club, 17 South Main Street Helena - - - Mont. Our specialty Diamond Setting Expert Watchwork Monogram Engraving Chas. H. Pratt Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Cut Glass and Novelties 19 N. Main Street pp Grand Central hotel Helena, Mont. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT Inquire 221 Breckenridge St. Mrs. M. A. Cole Eugene Bourquin Dealer in Sawed and Split Wood and COAL. Yard, 437 W. Main St. Residence 370 Water St. 'Phone 632-F. Helena, Mont. CENTRAL BEER HALL AND RESTJARANT 118 S. Main St. Helena Mont. OVISION COMPANY esaIe RY FRUIT BUTTER & EGGS Furnished Rooms or Houses by the Day, Week or Month Apply 115 East Cutler Street SILVER CITY CLUB Billiard and Pool Tables in Connection. All Appointments UP-TO-DATE. 38 1-2 Park Ave. Butte, Mont. The Unionville DAIRY Prompt Dilivery For Milk And Cream Wholesale Anb Retail P. O. BOX No. 496 Chicago News Con. from Page One P. Roberts have gone to Wash- ingto, D. C. on a visit. The supreme grand court of Daughters of Sphinx of North and South America will meet in session at New Orleans, La., on the 20th of October 1910. Several of the colored dress- makers from Chicago will attend the national convention of colo- red dressmakers of United Sttaes that will be held in Pitts- burg June 7th. Mr. Geo. Gilmore of Washington, D. C., and Harry Boston of New York City and Samuel Kelly of San Francisco, Cal., are now in the city on a visit. Mrs. J. H. Johnson was elected president of the Centennial Club. C. DUMAS, MGR,