The Helena independent. [volume], April 27, 1890, Morning, Page 5, Image 5

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THE HAUNTS OF HISTORY,
How the Historial Soolety Has
Gathered the Landmarks of
Montana's Story.
A Growing Library and a Rare
and Interesting Collection
of Relics.
Wew the Work Has Been Carried on by
the PIoneers and Citizens
the State.
At the conolusion of his charming His
1ory of Civilization Guizot sums up the re
sult of his years of faithful study in a few
,words and adds that the world to-day is
but in the dawn of civilization. It is a dif
ficult matter for the ordinary individual to
grasp the meaning of this prophecy when
he stops for a moment to think of the sur
rounding signs of progress. It is almost
beyond the reach of credulity to the Mon
tanian who within a few short years has
seen in his own state the swiftest strides of
history known to time. Within the
memory of young men the giant mountain
state has pushed itself from savagery to
civilization, and from haunts of beasts to
homes of men.
The march of events in Montana can best
be understood after a delightful hour with
Colonel William F. Wheeler in the pleasant
rooms of the historical Society of Montana.
The student of history certainly could not 1
find a better posted or more entertaining f
instructor than the librarian whose efforts
have so largely contributed to the splendid
foundation of the society's work. The his
tory of the society is interesting. It was
incorporated under a legislative act in 1865
by Chief Justice Hez. L. Hosmer, Captain
C. P. Hjggins of Missoula, Major John
Owen the builder of Fort Owen in the Bit
ter oot valley, Captain James Stewart, Col.
W. F. Sanders, Malcolm Clark, F. M.
Thompson, Major William Graham, Gran
ville Stuart, Col. W. W. DeLaoy,
Juade Caleb Irvin and Charle
P. Bagg. Messrs. Higgins, Owen, Clark
Graham and Bagg have since died. The
first meeting of the society after the incor
poration was held in the office of Dance
and Stuart in Virginia City. Among the
relics now in the museum is a sign from 1
that store, the first in Virginia City. It is
an old-fashioned shutter painted white, on
which the following list of merchandise
was labeled in black letters: Coffee,
sugar, tea can, and pie, fruits, confection- i
ery, spices and pistols. The prominence i
given to the latter indicates the value ofE
re arms in the community. The work of
the society since that time in building the
history of Montana has been constantly
under way. To-day not one of the new t
states approaches Montana in the extent or E
value of its historical collections or data.
The library of the Historical Society is a I
constantly growing feature. At the present I
time it consists of several hundred volumes 1
qf various kinds. A complete set of gov- i
ernment reports are on the shelves ahd e
there is a fairly complete list of exchanges
from other historical societies. But in
addition there are many rare works of I
peculiar interest. For instance here is an
old volume of explorations written by Sir 3
Alexander McKenzie, from whom the Mc
Kenzie river was named. Then there is
an account of North America printed
in London in 1765, with many amusing a
illustrations of natives as they were sup
posed to exist in this country. There is a
valuable history of the fur trade from 1
1827 until 1876 when the business pra-.
tically went out of existence. The art
of assaying in. 1688 is discussed I
by anuthor of that time. On the shelves
are many old volumes in time worn coveres
rinipally from European countries. These g
ookshave been presented to the library by
friends of the society. The most valuable
part of the library is the collection of man
uscripta snd letters. Among these are the I
daries of eight men who crossed the I
plains from Leavenworth, St. Joe and St.
Paul to Montana. The best of these is by a
RI. H. Webster. It is carefully and legibly
written and is illustrated by many good
sketches. Among these is a picture of an
overland mail station. Mr. Webster's jour
ney kept him on the road from August 22 to
November 8, 1866, and the story of the trip
is of striking interest. There is a good co[
lection of biographies of men who came to
Montana from 1827 mostly in the interest of a
the American Fur company. Colonel t
Wheeler traveled two summers to secure t
some thirty of these manuseripts. In the
collection are many contributions and letters i
from old-timers, none of which have been
published. One of the most interesting and
beet written manuscripts in the library is
from the pen of Lieutenant Bradley, of the
Seventh infantry who was killed at the
battle of the Big Horn. While stationed at
Fort Benton he occupied his spare time in
_athering historical legepds, etc., from the
Indiands together with stories of their
fights and methods of warfare. These were
written out on many pages of legal cap
paper. After the lieutenant's death the
manunscript was purchased from his widow
for $00. The diary of Major Owens from
1850 to 1870 continuously is a rare and inte
eating relic. Possibly that part of the
brary which will be of the greatest value i
the preservation of the more minute details
of Montana history is the collection of
newspapers. From the first Montana news.
paper to this issue of the INDEPENDENT 3ol
onel Wheeler has the every-day history of
the state as it appeared in the various jour
nals. These have been bound in 100 volumes
and there is now sufficient material on
hand for many more. Most of the
newspapers throughout the state
send papers to the library file
where they are carefully preserved. The
librarian will be very glad to receive those C
papers that have thes far failed to place
the historical society on the exchange list.
The museum of the society carries the vis
tor from the days of the aborigines through
he dark days of the vigilantes to the last
ct of the constitutiona.l convention, that
f signing the state's instrument. In a
lads case are a few relies presented to the
ty. An Indian skinn knife from
B. yman tells of the crude methods of
vagary. Nea1 by is a Henry rifle with
he stock burnmed off, found on the Custer
ttle field. Another battle ground relic is l
needle gun, found X. Beidler at the
ar Paw battle field. There is a candle
tck with a picce of candle, found when
he.excavations for the court house were li
•de. It doubtless wasleft from a miner's d
bin. A piece of pine from the famous
gman's tree, in Dry gulch, tells a mute
of the times when Montana had c:
reached its stage of transition. The h
of progress is next recorded by the
Stie on the Northern Pacifle railroad in
-ontana, and near by is the end E
f the last rail laid at Gold creek
1888. Tile Montana of to-day .
ll be recalled years hence by the iron and
ood gavel used by President Clark in the
natitutional convention, and associated
ith this is the pen used by the members of
convention in signing the eonstitution. a'
pen used by the senators in taking the is
th will remind visitors of the late leis- fi
ti dealock. There i a gift from v.
oole in the shape of a volume containing
Irst messa.ne to the legislature. On
.yleaf ist.he telegram from Secretary s
announcing Idoctana'.pdmission to
sisterhood of states. CoL Wheeler
tyestes tho lltoo n of portraits
-- st. value. Thevisitor is first greeted
eomef of the vigilantes. The face of '
bramve ponr stands out in bold relief
. e.Zrfend· mn Yrtta. It is
sm uspied
siiMn h~s~ee'g
tC~ai i~i*~oe~ lribusr~. a ,U
dod b. l ll of or.l mid to aes'
bntonal rt aadtra ndi - a
ao.t ia desk Woe le ae a osea
n o l tien POsho of the chief
r of the irt t ftHis nw able to
onese a mmilar ci1 ti6 of po, -
ditton there are mansy w tas ae
of smen who maoulded the eah of
eoatasw . hey ate the old-tmers, meo
puoticrunt other days. One opa
taken on the spot shows the last hangn in
found in Gold creek in 1862 by ake MO
Adow and others. The assay was mad by
Failing &o Hatch of Portland. The value
of the gold sent was 05.81 and the ci
cait was presented to the society by Wor
den & Higgins Missoula. The fist anvil
in Montana is Ion possession of the society.
It was brought by Major Jones on a pack
train. The museum also has an old coun
terfeiters dieused bythe soldiers to man
This is but a cursory glance at hed li
brary and collection of the historical soci
ety. A proper appreciation of the work
already done can only come with a visit
to the rooms and, ndeed a more delightful
place of interest cannot be found. The
home of the society is pleasantly located
and is comfortably furnished, though the
society is outgrowsng its quarters. If Hel
ena ever has a public librarn building the
historical society should be wel cred for.
The usefulness of its work, which will
grow with time, has already appeared in a
andsome volume of Montana history, pre
pared under the direction of Col. Wheeler,
and it is needless to say that the work is
most admirably arranged. More of it
as funds are secured for this purpose. In
the meantime the collection of books and
relies is constantly increasing, thanks to
the exertions of the librarian and of those
loyal Montanians who rightly believe that
the early history of the state must not be
forgotten by future generations.
NOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS
The Leading Dry Goods House of Mon
tana
That this is true is demonstrated beyond
dispute by the pleasing results that have
crowned the untiring labors of the well
known and popular dry goods firm of Sands
Brothers. of this city.
The successful career of this enterprising
firm is well known throughout the state,
and their establishment is now a model one
in every respect. The rapidly increasing
business in their many departments has
obliged them to make extensive alterations
from time to time, and the recent enlarge
ment and improvement completed gives
them facilities for supplying the wants of
iheir steadily increasing patronage not pos
sessed by any other house in the west.
Their beautiful building is fairly packed
with a tremendous stock of dry goods and
carpets, and their three foors present such
a bewildering variety of choice goods, con
sisting of silks, velvets, plushes, Drap
d'Almas, Henriettas, cashmeres, brocades,
broadoloths, outing and tennis flannels,
habit cloths, English serge, French satins,
hand-printed India laws, French challies,
English percales, French ginghns, stahd
ard suit, housekeeping goods, linens,
towels, sheeting., crashes NainsooksIndia
lawns, French mulls, plain and figured
Swiss muelins, piano covers, tatry and
cheneille table covers, Marseille quilts,
muslin underwear, corsets, handerohdiefe,
gloves, hosiery, laces, parasols, embroider
ies, ribhbons, magnificent standing lamps
small wares, perfumery fancy goods, etc .,
and tailor made suits, jackets, capes, chil
dren's dresses, lace curtains. carpets, oil
cloths, imported rags, and an endless num
ber of other artioles. It would seem that
no one could fail to he saitedin their store.
There are twelve thousand squre feet of
flooring devoted to their salerooms, and
all their floors are connected blya hand
some Otis passenger elevator, which makes
shopping rapid and easy.
In a convereation wit a reporterd yester
day Mr. Sands said that the inorease busi
ness of the firm was more than gratifying to
him and it assured him that the people of
Helena appreciated their eorts to lease.
We are constantly adding to all our depart
ments, said Mr. Sands, and we aim to ele
vate our business to the highest standard of
excellence, and therefore we arry only finhe
aend desirable goods, which represent the
choicest productions of foreign and Ameri
can manufacture, which we sell at the low
est prices consistent with high elass goods.
It there are any ladies in Helena or vicinity
who have not visited Sands Brothers' store
recently,. we would advise them to do so at
the earliest opportunity, as a walkthrough
their establishment, will be sure to delight
anyone who admires beautiful things taste
fully arranged.
For Rent.
A suie of office rooms first floor over IN
DEPENDENT office. H. M. PAIcxCz.
BBargains in clothing at the L X. L.
Iadies' vests only 12%io at The Bee Hive.
Forbes & Davis' Speelal.
3,000 Iron Mountain, 973o.
5,000 Copper Bell, 24c.
2,5O Copper. el, 25o.
4,000 Souher Cross, 81e,
5,000 0. R. & N., 323c.
2,500 0. B. & N. 35e.
10,000 Poorman Extension, 12Mo.
2,000 Silver Arrow, 10o.
5,000 Cleveland & Anchor. 850.
200 Pearl Mining Co., 80c.
1,500 Glengary, 9734c.
1,000 Hiawatha, 450.
1,000 Am. Ruby, 27.c.
26 and 27 Bailey Block,
Mining Exchange.
Fresh northern grown garden seeds of
every description at The Paynter Drug
Co.'s.
Two thousand yards of silk ribbon at 10c
per yard will be placed on ,?eal isle
Monday and Tuesday at H. Tonn a.
Five hundred sprays of lowers at S5e at
H. Tonn's.
Ice Cream.
Whitehead has just received the largest
ass&tment of ice cream freezers ever
shipped to Montana.
Twenty-four Sizes.
Whitehead has just received an elegant
line of refrigerators. He has twenty-four
different sizes in stock.
Another shipment of baby carri just re
ceived at The Bee Hive, snd sellina st 0. CA
before they are all sold.
Cost crockery sale still continuing at The Bee
Hive.
You can get a nice decorated chamber set for
$2.50 at The Bee Hive.
Dr. Liebig & Co.
The above well-known, long-established
and only responsible San Francisco special
ists are now visiting Helena and have of
fices Sunday until Tuesday noon at Pacific
hotel, Main street.
The wide awake, puhing Jewelers J.
Stelmaretz Co. Wateh their advertise
mnents.
All lMoaaa will Sad it to their interest
to boy watchesJewelry. diamoads, te.. of
J. Meinmeta Co. oaest goods. Lowest
prices.
iye, war, Nose, Threa
The specialist of the Liebig Intemna
tional Surgical eastitute, San Francisco,
has oflaes at Me Pacifo hotel, Main treet,
until Tuesday nocs. Con.ltation free.
@b for te emplsei,, eoa ILIa
tImase. as Was Blesmn lw4 sS M
# grme f t. a wr"w anr
THEY HAVE BEEN MAYrO,
Brlef Ienion 4f Eight Men Who
Have Filled Helena's Exe..
utive Omoe.
All of Them Residents at This
Time Uzoept Mr. innns,
Deceased.
Foer Republlcans and an Equal Naybber
of Demoecrat Bave Been Inducted
late the Oece of Mayer.
Helena was christened on the 80th of
October, 1864, at a meeting held for that
purpose in a miner's cabin, and to John
Somerville history attributes the distinction
of being sponsor for the euphonious appella
tion of the Queen City of all the Rockies.
The infant experienced most of the ills in
oident to frontier towns, including the fever
of lot jumping-and the disorders arising
from the lack of an official survey. How
ever, in spite of all, the young town grew
apace and gradually assumed the propor
tions of a city of pretensions, until at pres
ent she stands peerless among the cities of
the state. The city was chartered in 1881,
the proposition to that effect having been
voted upon and carried on the 7th of March,
and the first election for officers was held
April 4. In 1868 the people voted first upon
the question of incorporation, but the ma
jority was against it, as it was also on four
subsequent occasions. Finally, however,
the ambitions maiden having achieved the
dignity of seventeen years, discarded the
gowns of a village and assumed the apparel
{of a city.
Mr. John Kinna was the first chief execu
tive of the city of Helena, his election being
effected April 4, 1881, after a hotly waged
campaign. Mr. Kinna was of the republi
can quality in politics, but otherwise a oiti
zen of high standing in the community and
of universal personal popularity. As a pro
siding officer he was prompt and decisive,
and under his guidance the council did its
work expeditiously and energetically. There
were very few questions of weighty concern
during Mr. Kinna's administration and his
regime was a peaceful one. Mr. Kinna died
about two years ago, full of honor and his
memory is respected by all who knew the
big hearted, whole-souled gentleman.
Mr. E. W. Knight succeeded Mr. Kinna in
the office of mayor, being the second in
point of succession and the first of the
faith of democracy. Mr. Knight had the
excruciating pleasure of presiding over a
republican council, and his early training
in mathematics was so neglected that it
never occurred to him that six was a major
ity of fourteen, hence he lived in peace with
the council and proved an efficient mayor.
Next in line was Mr. T. H. Kleinschmidt,
in 1888. He was also elected in 1886, being
one of the two gentlemen who have held
the office more than one term. His career
as chief executive was not marked by any
unusual occurrences of a municipal charac
ter. His popularity and integrity, as in
the case oall his predeessom and success
ore were matters of public note. Mr. W.
B. iundley, the well-known stockman, was
mayor in 184. Like the three gentlemen
preceding him, Mr. Hundley was a pioneer,
having lived inHelena lol these many years.
He was a partner of Noah Armstrong, the
race-horse owner, and is at present in the
east.
The campaign of '85 was a hot one, the
political waters being stirred to their depths.
When the votes were counted it was found
that Mr. James Sullivan was winner by the
narrow saign eoftwo votes. H was bt
second democrat to occupy the place, and
like Mr. Knight, presided over the delibera
tions of a republican body. He was an ef
flcient and popular mayor. Dr. Steele suo
ceeded Mr. Kleinschmidt in '87 and served
one year faithfully and with credit to him
self and advantage to the city.
Capt. T. P. Fuller was chosen the first
time in 1888 and was re-elected in 1889. He
attended every meeting of the council dur
ing his two terms and stepped down and out
last week with a sigh of relief and gratifica
tion at his release from the vexations and
harrassing duties of the position.
Mr. Donald Bradford the newly Installed
mayor, is the tenth of the line of chief ex
ecotives and the fifth of the democratic
faith. For the first time the contbl of the
city government will be in the hands of the
democrats, the council being a tie political
ly with the mayor to cast a deciding vote
when necessary. Mr. Bradford is the
youngest man who has held the position,
but is thoroughly identified with the city,
and there is no reason to predict that his
term will be less successful than that of the
honorable gentlemen who have preceded
him.
Except Mr. Kinna, now deceased, the ex
mayors of Helena all reside within her
borders and are accounted among her most
valued citizens. They all have larRe inter
ests here, are thoroughly identified with the
city both as taxpayers and as residents who
have builded for the future. From the
vantage ground of the present doubtless all
of them can loon into the past and see
.where, if things were to be done over, they
would do differently. Mistakes of jud
,ment are the heritage of mankind, includ
ing mayors, and the warping influence of
self-interest is prone to provoke sharp orit
icism of public officers. Yet it may be said
in trath that Helena has pride in her citi
sens who have held her first offoe, and
hopes that future gentlemen placed at the
head of the municipal government may be
as faithful in the performance of their da
ties.
Ladies' w.L eL in styles,Jst
received at the 'L X. L. shamJ-.
NELENA IN BRIM.
Jackson's music store, Bailey block.
Dinner from 13 to 5 at the Bon Ton.
James W. Barker, merchant tailor, Main
street, opposite First National bank.
Go east via the Montana Central and
Manitoba railways, the new sleepi ngand
dining ear maute to St. Paul and the east.
Through trains leave Helena daily at 11:.0
a. I.
BATH SUITS
For the Rroadwater Baths.
BATH SUITS.
Complete New Stock for
both Ladies and
Gentlemen.
BATH SUITS!
--AT-
BABCOCK'S.
PPROPOSALS !
Seal pha will be reael ea tilntl
o'clock, noon, April , 1890rs, yrst omG, ,
Iro Frost, lower Main street, Hulebs
Mniatna. for the completion of a vae story
granite bildiag known as the Granite
biock. Plans and speoieulations can be
Ien at my ofice or the of le of Paulsen &
Xeconnel. Biddersn. are reqested to be
present at ihe opening of the bids. The
right is reserved to reject any and all bids.
Bidders will be expected to furnish ample
bonds to complete the contract within the
time specified.
]IEINHOLD IL ELE1NSCHMIDT.
Office temporarily at the Iron Front build
ing, lower Main street.
GRAND OPPORTUNITY
TO PURCHASE
Choice- Insid - PoIpl .ies
As I am now letting contracts to complete
the Granite block and adjacent property,
to a five story building; and desiring during
the nextm60 days to raise money, I offer the
followming choice inside real estate:
Corner of Grand and Jackson street
49~)x24 feet, just in rear of First National
bank, suitable for business block. Will sell
or lease this on long term.
Corner Eight ave. and Ewing et. Lot
108x100 ft. Well adapted to building good
flats.
Corner Jefferson and Adams ets. 82x100 ft.
Suitable for flats.
Sixty-six ft. front on Park avenue, above
Wall st. Suitable for moderate business
location.
" Four hundred and twenty ft. on Third st.
between Chaucer at. and Blake. Good res
idence lots.
All the above properties are in the orig
inal townsite.
I also offer:
In block No. 1, N. P. addition, corner
Montana ave. and Bozeman at., 189x100 ft.,
and corner Bozeman and Cook ets., 125x156.
These properties are suitable for warehouse
purposes.
In Hoback & Cannon addition, lot No. 15,
block No. 601, 50x140 ft. Good for building
a small flat.
Will sell or lease a good 8-room residence,
with bath room, situated on Lawrence st.,
near the west side school house. Lot
80x100 ft.
I am also sole owner of the Council, Vil
lard and Phoenix' ave. additions, joining
Flower Garden addition, where I will offer
bargains for the next 60 days.
Parties desiring to purchase on the instal
ment plan would do well to seeme, as I am
owner of all theproperties I offer.
A liberal discount will be made to parties
desiring to pay all cash and obtain good
titles at once.
o Parties desiring to exchange or sell prop
erties are solicited to call and see me.
REINHOLD H. KLEINSCHMIDT,
A GOOD WAY
TO SA VE MONEY
-IS TO BUY-
A HOUSE AND LOT
-ON THE
Installment Plan!
$22 for good building lot in Cox addi
tion.
$275 for lot on Rodney, 50x140.
8300 for lot 50x140, in Northern Pacific
21 addition.
$350 for a desirable lot in Broadwater
addition.
.400 for lot 50x140, in Northern Pacific
1st addition.
$4.0 for a lot on motor line in Lookey
addition.
$503 each for two lots on Hoback, near
12th avenue.
$550 for a desirable lot. Easterly addi
tion, 42x100.
$600, lot 50x140, Grand Avenue addition.
$0CO for twolots, Broadwater addition.
$800 for lot 100x140, Livingston avenue.
$900, coerner lot Twelfth avenue.
$950. lot on Twelfth avenue. west of
motor line.
DWELLINGS.
$1400, new, 4 rooms, city water, $200
down.
$1600, 3-room dwelling in Basseett addi
tion, water, fine level lot, 50x140,
8800 down.
$2203, br:ck house, new, corner lot, sta
ble, on Eleventh avenue, 8500 down.
$8200, new 6.room dwelling, Broadwater
addition, half block from electric
motor, $500 down.
62100, 5-room dwelling, Broadway, 6500
down.
$;500, 6-room dwelling, new, Ninth ave
nue, 1300 down,
$4200, new house, west side, all modern
improvements, $600 down.
Mathson & Co.,
MOTOR BLOCK.
R. , FLOYD-IONES;
Two of the Finest Cor
ners on HaiUser Bou-.
levard.
$5,000 for 12 Acres
Adjoining the Broadwater Hotel
There is $5,000 profit in
this within the year.
R. H. FLOYD-JONES,
Rooms 1, 2 3, Atlas Blk.
AUCTION SALE
-OF
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
ON WEDNESDAY.
APRIL 80, '89
I will sell at Public Auction at my
residence, No. 553, Hillsdale ave.,
south of Broadway, a choice lot of
household furniture, consisting of
parlor, bed room, dining room,
and kitchen furniture, cooking and
heating stoves, beds and bedding,
glassware, queensware, and tin.
ware. In fact everything pertain
ing to housekeeping. Sale at 2 p. m.
CHAS. T. WILDBAHN.
Oso. BOOKER, Auctioneer.
OUR SUPREMACY
In the Clothing Business is due not only to our superior
goods and matchless price, but to our business methods,
which insured to the customer honorable treatment,
reliable representation of goods, and alway courteous,
polite and prompt attention to your wants.
MONARCHS OF CLOTHIERS!
The vast stock we have provided for the Spring and
Summer season will still further spread our reputation
as the MONARCHS OF THE CLOTHING
ARENA OF MONTANA.
Elegant] Spring Styles in Men's
Finest Clothing.
True and honestly Fine Ready-made Clothing is better,
FAR BETTER than second-class tailoring. It fits better,
is trimmed better and will wear better. Such is ours.
G7CNS& KLEIN,
THE LEADING CLOTHIER!
2sv'c , - -ý-= *r-* . -rTI-TI
The Westen Fan lortgage Trust Com'gy.
PAID UP CAPITAL $1,500,000.
Loans on City Realty, Farm and
Ranch Property, at Lowest Rates.
EXAMINATION PROMPT I NO DELAYS I
CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.
FRED H. RICE, Manager Montana Branch.
Ground Floor Power Granite Block, Helena, Montana.
FOWLES - CASH STORE
Carry a Complete Line of Millinery,
Fancy and Infants' Gooeeds, Ladies'
and Children's Underwear and Ho
stery, Corsets and Kid Gloves, no
tions and curtain goods.
QUALITY THE BEST.
PRICES - THE - LOWEST
DO YOU WAN
ELIGIBLE LOCATIONX
BOUY19PARCHEN ADDIION.
I wo 0otor Lines will be Rnning
Through it by lay lt, Next.
Bed, Residence Property on the
West Side.
DeLACY, LOEB & CO,,
SOLE AGENTS,
Rooms 20 & 21, Gold Block,
$4,000
BUYS A SPLENDID
RANCH
Well fenced and abundant supply
of water, Good buildings on
ground. Stock, Crop and Imple.
ments Included in Price. Call
Get Particulars of this Great
Bargain.
B.argains in City Property.
Wilson & Leslie,
OFFICE, 32 BAILEY BLOCK.