The Independent-Record from Helena, Montana • Page 8

INTERESTING MEETINGS, The Association of Congregational Churches Meets in This City. Colonel Woodford Talks About the Temperance Question at St. Paul's Church. Rev. W.

S. Hawkes. the Retiring Moderator, Delivers an Interesting SermonProgramme for the Week. The seventh annual session of the Montana Association of Congregational churches opened their sessions last evening with a full delegation from Salt Lake City. Fargo, North Dakota, Billings, Livingston, Red Lodge, Butte, besides the Helena church.

The of Messrs. Higgins and Appleton, and Misses Mosher and Wareheim, rendered a beautiful anthem. Rev. S. A.

Wallace, of Billings. and Rev. E. B. Howell, of Butte, conducted the devotional exercises.

The sermon was delivered by Superintendent W. S. Hawkes, of Salt Lake City, from the text Rom. 5.14, "Led by the Spirit of God." In this sanctificationI chapter the apostle shows that a real christian is not worldly, but spiritual; it will uproot, put away the sinful things that God hates; not instantly: but it cleanses the fountain head. Sometimes nature gets too strong, and like a freshet of the Mississippi river, overflows the usual meets and bounds.

lRecorded Facts of the Spirits LeadingOur Savior was the chief exponent of such, a spiritual leadership as is shown by the New Testament history. Then, at Pentecost, the Holy Spirit filled the apostles; sent them on messages and missions. The same has been a common experience. Take for instance Elliot's experience when about to preach a trial sermon, the text of Exodus, 34: "A golden bell and a pomegranate, a pomegranate. and a golden bell," etc.

ile could think of nothing to say, when suddenly a most delightful ln of thought came upon him, and all present were so impressed that none ever doubted Elliot was "called" to preach. Several other instances were given to show how God leads men into highest usefulness. Yet this precious truth may be perverted and abused as history, and experience shows has bheen done. Danger always lurks near; many have professed to start with most precious truths anrd yet pervert the truth. Men are led by the Spirit of God, but God leads not into fanaticism, absurdity or sin.

How then may we know that we are led by the Spirit and not by satan? Dependence on the Spirit must he squared with the writt word of God. One must help himself as far as he can, and by prayer and submission to God; God will then lead a min. A man really led by the Spirit will uproot sin. A danger nc-ompaenes cnly the perversion of the truth that men are led by the Spirit, a truth that inspires the histian with hope, and brightens his every day of contest with sin and evil. If led by the Spirit then are we the sons of God.

After the sermon holy oammunion was served with Supt. H. C. Simmons and Hawkes as the officiating ministers. A FINE LECTUIE.

Colonel Woodford Speaks to An Interested Audience. Col. Woodford delivered the first of a series of temperance lectures at St. Paul's A1. E.

church last evening. His earnest eloquence held the close attention of an interested audience. Hie is an easy speaker and is thorovghly familar with the subject of temperance. Among other things he said: "I believe in prohibition. It can't come to soon nor be too absolute for me.

I don't believe in speeding prohibition so that we have no time to reach out a hand and help the drunkard. I believe that gospel temperance appeals to heart and brain which cemented by prayer should be in the solid masonry of legislation. The true seoret of soul saving is soul loving. If we wish to reach a man for good the first thing to do is to become the man's friend. When we get above saving men our own individual whims don't seem to be of much account.

It has been well said that what this world needs for the solution of social problems is a larger and more divine exemplification of Christianity. There is not an interest moral, social or financial that does not find itsmost dangerous, if not a fatal enemy in the liquor trallic. Absolutely nothing can be done by any man for the temperance cause without absolute abstinence. There is a wonderful difference between "come along" and go along in the work of helping men. It is wonderful how a glass of wine will warp and twist one's mind on temperance.

I insist that abstinence is absolutely necessary. Moderate drinking prevents personal appeal, and the isolation of spirit is the terrible thing to bear. Four years ago I made a resolution to speak to every drunken man I met, and that resolution has brought the greatest joy. You show me a man who hbe never made a mistake and I will show you a goody-goody man who is no good on earth. The only mistake he ever ade was to be born.

Are we helping to do this work of reform? Every one of us can do something. There is a power in that touch and shake of the hand, and surely all of us can do that." The programme for the balance of the session is as follows: 10:20, busilneas--reports from the churches. 11:00. raler, The Increase of Mystery--lrev. Wm.

C. Fowler. Discusion. addrI sln. Regeneration; when and howRevt.

W. Discussiiun. i tdress. The Ministry as a Political Force upt. I.

C. Simmons.olN Discussion. 4. h1-iless and reception of greetings from to of religious detmtnoation. a il res.

Mdoral and lntelltetual Infidelity It --HIv. E. U. Htowells. Ia ad tress by the home missionary superin- I tn lelt-- -lHes.

Siatllmmons, Hawkes and Bell. '1 Lur-day-- ptra er service. the Sunday school cause: relation of our chur 'es to the Congregational Publishing soci- et: Suplt. V. S.

a r1K "('litian trience" as relatel to C(hri-tian Faith--liev. E. 1. Howell. 1t 0.

addrrss, W.S. ltawkes. Di culasion. Business and adiournment. THE A.

M. E. CHURCH. Splendid Work Done for the Church Durltg the Past Year. Rev.

J. W. Sanders, pastor of the A. M. i E.

Church, furnishes the following report of the year's work: It is admitted that a Christian church is indispensable in the proper development of any people, and the maintenance of that moral and intellectual status which makes a people desirable in any community. One year ago lev. S. BI. Jones canvassed the city in the interest of the A.

M. E. church. We gratefully acknowledge that many white citizens of Helena gave him substantial encouragement, some giving $100. others less.

As a result we have a nice church corner of Fifth and Hoback streets. We had an indebtedness on the church of :3.700. The leading colored citizens appreciating their responsibility have subscribed liberally to pay the debt, due the 15th as will be seen by the following contribntions: B. F. Hooper, $100: J.

A. Mack. 235; J. W. Hooper.

G. M. Lee, James Crump. 25: Robt. A.

Jackson. $25: Albert Matrshall, $2.: E. G. Cole, $25; IDallas 1)umal. tt25; G.

W. Alexander, Eliza Gar vey, $5: J. W. Broomticld, $15: Willis Wilson. $5: Harvey Minnis.

$5. Many others have responded to the call. Next bunday (May 11) we have our final grand rally. 'We hope to raise $500. We ahall have an exercise of song.

at three o'clook. Bev. W. J. Tolliver, of Butte, is expected to be present.

Quite a number of psons have moved to Helena in the last year and some have attached themselves to the church. I might mention Miss Mary Bright and Mrs. F. M. Willams.

The last named lady, from St. Paul, is considered the finest choir organizer this side of Chicago among our people; and when we consider the musical talent already among us, led by Prof. E. G. Cole, the prospect for a bright future for our society is encouraging.

The board of trustees have done us good service and deserve special mention. Last fall our membership was six: it is now twenty-one. Incidental expenses have been paid and the trustees have $400 in the bank. hip rubber boots, heavy leather poles, at cost to cloe them out; a5 per pair; sizes 9 to 11. Gun 103 Proadway.

RAILROAD TO CASTLE. Its Construction Only a Question of a Short Time. Messrs. D. E.

Folsom and E. J. Anderson, of White Sulphur Springs, returned from St. Paul yesterday evening. These gentlemen were appointed a committee by the people of White Sulphur Springs and Castle to confer with citizens of Helena and endeavor to enlist capital in the building of a railroad from Townsend to the springs and the great carbonate camp of Castle.

In this, it appears, they meet with little encouragement. But they were not discouraged by their reception at Helena and left for St. Paul about ten days ago to confer with Northern Pacific officials and endeavor to enlist their aid in the construction of the road. They evidently met with a cordial reception and the promise of substantial aid, itas the gentlemen announced on their arrival here yesterday that the road would be built without fail, and will probably be in operation within the next four months. Surveyors are now in the field for the purpose of selecting the most feasible route and as soon as this has been decided upon the construction of the road will begin.

It was at first intended to build a narrow gauge, but a standard gauge has been decided upon. It is doubtful if the road will be built from Townsend, as originally intended. The route from Livingston is said to be equally good, although a little further. It would be a great thing for Helena if this road could be built from Townsend. The road will undoubtedly be a paying one from the start and afford a great amount of traffic.

If the road runs to Livingston Helena people who desire to visit Castle or the Springs on business or pleasure by rail will have to travel nearly three times as far as would be the case if Townsend were the statring point. It may not be too late yet to secure the trade and commerce of Meagher county for Helena if prompt action is taken here. It is a matter that needs attention. Goehen room house for sale on account of poor health. I will seRll 1lhe above house on resonablo I lerms.

Apply at house, corner Fifth and lidney Street. AMONG THE POLICE. Yesterday's Roundup of Civil and Criminal Doings. Judge Sanders yesterday gave a decision favorable to the McNulty sisters in their suit for damages against Frank Kenck, but instead of giving a verdict of $150, granted $80 and costs, which will amount to $100. The verdict was for eight days-from the time of the commencement of the suit to the day of trial.

It is probable that an appeal will be taken if a compromise is not effected. H. H. McCarthy and John Marr were arrestey yesterday for breaking into a box car on the Michigan Central. They got into the car near the town of Cascade.

Conductor P. J. Connell saw them break into the car and looked them in, where they remained until the train backed into Helena, when two officers were there to receive them. The car was filled with canned goods and the prisoners helped themselves while coming to Helena. John Holsberg was arrested yesterday on suspicion of being the man who attempted to rob a woman in the Montana Central passenger train of her pocketbook.

While Holsberg comes pretty near answering the description of the thief, he is not the man. Mr. Holsberg is of dark complexion, while the pickpocket was a blonde. The only corresponding features are size, build and clothes. Holsberg was released on bail and Mrs.

Thibodean, the woman who came near losing $500 has been sent for to Great Falls to identify Holsberg. The latter conducts a pawn shop for his brother and says he was at his place all day and never went near the Montana Central depot. Each of the new policemen succeeded in making an arrest on their first day. The new officers have not yet secured uniforms, but they are a good looking lot. McGill is the tallest and looks like a lamp-post a block off, but he ii also the best looking.

Callahan is a big fellow and Baker is tall and stout, and his temper is said to be that of an angel-when he is asleep. Minnie Clay, who was arrested for keeping a house of ill-fame, was fined $100 yesterday. The real charge against her was pping a visitor of his pocketbook. Minnie is a Clore street siren. She did not pay her fine and is boarding at Marshal Cronin's resort.

The Best. The choicest fruit preserves and delicacies. The finest cured ham and breakfast bacon. The best patent flour at John T. Murphy Co's.

SCHOOL MATTERS. Closing Time Near at Hand-Supt. Young Rie-Elected-Other Notes. The closing of the school year is near at hand and the small boy is looking forward with eagerness to May when vacation begins. A class of two will graduate this year upon closing day, but it is expected to have a much larger class next year.

The commencement exercises will be held in St. 'aul's M. E. church. The classes are all entering upon reviews preparatory to final examinat ions for promotions.

The superintendent is busily engaged upon his annual report. together with a catalogue and course of study, which will be a pamphlet of sixty or more pages, containing much valuable information. Also five cuts of the three largest buildings now in use in Helena and the three buildings in contemplation of erection this summer. Supt. Toung has been re-elected for two years by the school board.

who are to be congratulated upon their choice, as Mr. Young is very popular, and during his short residence in Helena has made many friends and introduced many new features in the schools of the city. The general election of teachers will take place in the near future and very few changes in the present corps will be made. The superintendent is now formulating plans for systematic and efficient work for the next school year. Si The Fisk Jubilee Singers.

The Los Angeles Tribune says of the Fisk Jubilee Singers: "A large and very appreciative audience last evening heartily enjoyed the first concert ever given in this city by the original Fisk Jubilee Singers. The music produced by these trained singers is unique and about as unlike the music of the modern opera troupe as could well be imagined. The strong point presented by the sable artists is the wonderful melody of their welltrained voices. This is really marvelous, and taken with the quaint. orig-inal, soulstirring character of their sougs.

it gives them power to charm their audiences as few local combinations can. Every number elicited a perfect storm of applause. They will appear in this city on the evenings of May 15 and 16. Just Rteceived, A carload of adamant wall plaaUer. Far superior to lime plaster.

M. Pjmu uAOE 0APa PERSONAL. W. C. Sampson came over from Butte yesterday.

M. H. Keef, of Tower City, N. is in the city. B.

J. Maybell, of St. Paul, is a guest at the Merchants hotel. J. R.

Marks, contractor of the stage line from Townsend to White Sulphur Springs, is in the city. Dr. Holloway, state veterinary, left yesterday for a few week's trip through Fergus and Meagher counties. Walter M. O'Dwyer editor of the Great Falls Tribune, arrived in the capital yesterday and is stopping at the Merchants.

D. E. Folsom and E. Anderson returned from St. Paul yesterday afternoon and left for White Sulphur Springs on the evening train.

Chas Wilder for Minneapolis, C. F. Porter and C. L. Baker for Chicago, Geo.

L. Heins, New York, and Mrs. E. Wolf, Chicago, left via the Northern Pacific yesterday. Ferd Chadbourne returned from Michigan yesterday where he has been sojourning for a few months with relatives and enjoying a well earned season of rest and recuiperation.

H. M. Parchen, A. M. Holter, D.

A. Cory, A. J. Davidson and O. R.

Allen left for St. Paul last evening via the Northern Pacific, on a matter which Mr. Parchen stated was for the interest of Helena. Jesse S. Stoner received a telegram yesterday announcing the death of his father at Longmore, where he had been spending the winter.

Mr. Stoner will start for his home in Ohio to-day. if possible to reach there in time for the funeral. Capt. Win.

E. Hall, general manager of the Alice company, of Butte, and of returning board fame, and J. R. Walker, of Salt Lake, president of the Alice company, spent the past three days at the Hotel Broadwater with their families and left for Butte yesterday. Paul B.

Timpson, for some time bookkeeper for R. C. Wallace, left for his old home in Houston, Texas, yerterday evening, to take a position in a large loan and investment company in that city. Mr. Timpson is a popular and efficient business man and his many friends here hope he will again return to Helena.

Arrivals at The Helena. M. Barney, California. F.W. Gibbons, St.

Paul Geo. Woodford. (Chi- Joseph L. Walker and cago. wife, Salt Lake City.

Bibyl Walker, Salt Lake Mrs. S. S. Wallace, Salt Lake ('its. Wm.

Hall and wife, Rose Hall, Butte. Butte. William L. Velie, MoWalter Cooper, Boze- line, 1L manl. tansom Cooper, BozeJ.

L. Platt, Fort Dodge. mvn. Iowa. John A.

Lethbridge, P. McAdow.Maiden. Three Forks. Ed. B.

Hoffman, eve- E. lirraes. Hartford. land; 0). Win.

Torrance, PhilaErnest lratcher, Great dlpr and hi. Falls. H. L. l'aylor and wife.

Frank Simpson, Los Cleveland, O. Angeles, Cal. A. L. Stone, Oakland.

Arrivals at the Grand CentraL B. T. Brown, St. PauL L. HI.

Sinclair, East C. W. D)odge, Placer. Helena. John Watts, Steml e.

H. H. Taft, Marquette, Sheriff E. I). Loyd, Mich.

Butle. C. W. Morse, PhillipsC. I.

Burchard, Nei- bri g. hart. R. Brennan, Neihart. J.

Strachlen, Sprague. Janes liarrington, MsThos. T. Sullivan, St. rysville.

Louis. J.u I. Whitmire, BlossJ. B. Williams, W.

S. burg. J. S. H.

1 IRandall, Great Geo. Flood, New York. Fslls. D. I.

Fo White J. Anderson, White Sulphur Springs. Springs. O. F.

Sidquist, Bloss- F. F. Rice, Denver. berg. B.

r. Wood, Woodland H. J. Woodward.Peoria Park. 1.

b. Bristol, Whites. Mrs. H. Thomas, C.

Tuohy. Boulder. der. H. P.

Holland, Rock- IraBrown, Chicago. ford, Ill. Hollenback-Dupek. C. A.

Hollenback, corporal of Battery and Miss Jennie L. Dupek were married yesterday by Justice Woodman. Only a few friends witnessed the ceremony, but a large party gathered at the residence of Mr. Hollenback, where they made merry with a dance and refreshments and had a ver pleasant time. The young couple received a long list of handsome presents.

Next Monday. The ladies of the Episcopal church will have a sale of fancy and useful articles on the evening of May 15 or 16, due notice of which will be given, in the corner store room of the Grandon Block. Refreshments will also be served. The Military Ball. Do not forget the military ball at the Armory on Friday night.

The boys have made elaborate arrangements for a highly successful affair and their efforts will doubtless be well rewarded. The Armory will be handsomely decorated for the occasion and Prof. Yeager's full orchestra will be in attendance. The ball promises to be the social event of the year. To Whom It May Concern.

Take notice that upon the application of the undersigned the United States under date of Jan. 8th, 1890, by the honorable commissioner of the general land office instituted proceedings to set aside the patents issued June 13th, 1889, to Samuel R. Patterson, of Dallas county, Missiouri, for the 9 N. E. of S.

E. 4 and lots 1 and 2 of Sec. 32 T. 10, N. R.

3 W. on the ground of fraud. Geo. W. Stevens, W.

H. H. Scott, F. H. Hierber, J.

K. Smith, Helena, May 2d, 1890. Dog Tax. The public are hereby notified that the taxes on all dogs are now due. Any one desiring tags can procure the same by calling at my office at the city hall.

T'os. J. CaoNmN, City Marshal. Notice to Contractors. Bids will be rereived for the erection of a two-story brick building on Helena avenue for O.

Carson until Saturday, May 10. Plans and specifications can be seen at the office of W. F. Ohlrau, superintendent, Thompson block. Sunday Excursions.

Attention is called to the fact that on and after Sunday, May 4th, train No. 1 which leaves Helena in the morning for Butte, will leaves Sundays at 9 o'clook instead of 9:15 as heretofore and will continue to depart at that time until further notice for the purpose of accommodating the large number of excursionists who wish to make trips to our elegant summer resorts. B. H. IAsoLux, General Ticket Agent.

Notice 1 Lodges or firms desiring permanent loca tions in a rented building can have them arranged as they wish. The Montana National bank will rebuild on present site a five-story modern building-including high speed elevators loeated on Main street-and will arrange rooms or entire floors to suit conveniences of those renting. Plans. to be found with Paulsen McConneU or bank. L.

G.Pnssa Vice-Prea. HELENA IN BRIEF. Jackson's music store, Bailey blook. Dinner from 12 to 5 at the Bon Ton. James W.

Barker, merobant tailor, Main street, opposite First National bank. Go east via the Montana Central and Manitoba railways, the new aleepin end dining car route to St. Paul and the east Through trains leave Heles daily at U11: ICE CREAM. We are now prepared to furnish Ice Cream by the Pint, Quart or Gallon in packers, delivered free to any part of the City on short notice. Please give us a call.

FARRIS I MUNDON, 136 SoTth Main St. Telephone 322. SFURS 1 Now is the time to attend to any alterations or You get the work cheaper and better, and have garment ready to wear next season. We make a specialy of STORAGE! Of Furs. Call ard leave your address and we will send and get them.

We have a FIRE PROOF VA ULT and insure against Moth, Fire and 'Iheat. H. Two of the Finest Corners on Hauser Boulevard. $5,000 for 12 Abres Adjoining the Broadwater Hotel There is $5,000 profit in this within the year. R.

1 FLOYIDJONES, Rooms 1,2 3, Atlas Blk. The Mady Clothing COMPANY Have opened a CLOTHING and GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS store in GRANITE BLOCK. We keep the Finest Goods Manufactured and will sell them at the VERY LOWEST I PRICES. Call and we will convince you we mean what we advertise. No trouble to show goods.

Suits to Order a Secialty. JOlhi S. INIL Real Estate! OFFICE: Wear oft sel awr NORTH GREAT FALL WHERE ARE THE Boston Montana Smelters RESIDENCE LOTS FIFTY FEET FRONT, PRICE, $100 TO BUY BEFORE THTE NEXT ADVANO. am on the around and have choice of Locations of Lots For Sale. Write or T.

GAHAGAN, Great Fal 1 WE OFFER Choie Bilding Site ON 8th CHEAP, On right of way of the Montana Central $SI PER FOOT. CHEAPEST PROPERTY ON HAUSER AVENUE NOW ON MARKET. Nice 6-room house at a bargain STEELE Bailey Block, OUR SU PREMACY 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. KLBIN, THE LEADING CLOTHIER! KETCHUM, DeNOJELLE Wholesale and Retail Manufacturers of Sash, Doors, Blinds, Etc. We also make A SPECIALTY of OFFICE and STORE FITTINGS In any Style of Wood Desired.

Parties desiring work in the above line will do well to call on or write us. We make our own original designs, subject to approval of patrons. Give us a chanoe and let us prove to you that it is money in your pockets to leave your orders at home. I.rWrite for Discounts on Sash. Doors and HEADQUARTERS FOR SUMMER GOODS.

We have a Large Stock of Hardwood Refrigerators, Lawn Mowers, Garden Hose, Lawn Sprinklers, Ice Cream Freezers, A fine line of Wood and Iron Mantles. PLUMBING AND GAS FITTING A SPECIALTY STURROOK BROWN. MINNEAPOLIS: PARIS: 524 Nicholet Avenue. 14 Faub'g Poissonniere MADAME COE Has the pleasure of announcing to the ladies that she will be i Helena very soon (due notice will be given in the city papers) wi a large assortment of IMPORTED MILLINE1RY, Consisting of the latest styles in Bonnets, Toques and Large Ha also Children's and Misses' Hats. Reception and evemng bonnets specialty.

All mail orders should be addressed, 524 Nicholet ave Minneapolis, and will receive prompt attention and satisfaction anteed. MADAME COE..