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Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-05-06
No. IS

What follows can only be conjectured. 1t
may be that the man who meant merely to
threaten was suddenly tempted to kill, and
smote his victim ON the back without word
being spoken. Or hot words may have passed
between uncle and nephew; there may have
been refusal to lend money; tauntS and in
suits; the young man, enraged and excited,
may have been reused to burst of homi-
idal fury, and in this state have dealt the
fatal blow. The former of these hypothesis
IS borne out by the medical and police theory
that the deceased was struck suddenly from
behind, and so fell dead or dying from his
chair.
'In ascending the trellis-work Girard has
'ent his coatslecve and loosened the stud at
| ais wrist; the stud drops on the floor as he
raises his arm, and there remains. The dag
ger he lets fall beside the body of his victim,
when it has served its purpose.
"When the room of the murdered man is
entered by the police all is found in confusion.
Drawers are pulled out, cabinets opened or
broken into, as if some one had rummaged
through them in haste; yet portable articles
If great intrinsic value, such as Jewels and
money, have been left behind. This is the
obscure point of the case; but the difficulty
lere tells as forcibly against any theory of
he crime against the theory that Girard
S the guilty person. There is one explanation
hat may or may not be deemed satisfactory.
Mental excitement, accentuated by the horror
hat follows crime, will account for the most
eccentric behavior. The murderer, completely
mnerved, almost out Of his senses for the
line, may have gone OF overturning every
hing and yet taking nothing; or, if he took
Up the spoils of blood to remove them, the
hought that they might lead to detection
nay have made him lay them down again.
There is sufficient evidence as to the tumult
If mind in which Girard passed the day sub
equent to the murder.
''This is my theory Of the crime, based ON
he evidence taken at the preliminary inquiry.
"CSigne0 RoGUET,
"Judge of Instruction."
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-05-06
A Southern Horse Tanner.

There is a colored preacher who lives near
Jasper, Ga, who rules his horse by buttiug
him. If the horse is fractions or stubborn he
takes the kinks out by deliberately seiZing il
by the ears and butting it squarely in the
forehead until it falls to its knies This it
generally does at the second or third butt,
when the old parson steps behind and drives
ahead again. -Conyers Gal Solid South.
How They Began.
General Master Workman Powderly, it
seems, began his working life a switch
tender Mr.. Hoxie, manager of the Gould
system of railroads in the southwest, was at
one time hostler in hotel near Des Moines.
Afterward he became chairman of the Re-
publican state central committee and United
States marshal of Iowa Mr.. Gould himself
earned his first money as map peddler.--
New York World.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1886-05-06

A. Raoul was excited; attached no sig
niticance to what he said.
Q. That is not the point; you evade my
question. Did Girard use the language of
hatred with reference to his uncle, or did he
not.
A. Given after considerable hesitation) ]
believe he did say something to the effect that
he hated his uncle, as he had good reason to
do.
Q. You are here to give evidence, not to
comment. Attend to this question: At what
hour did you leave the Cafe de la Source!
A. At a little before ten O'Clock.
O. Did Girara accompany you home!
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-18
A UTAH PROCLAMATION.

Gov. West Warns People on the
Teachings Of the MOrmons.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, July 17.-Gov.
West yesterday issued the following pro-
clamatiOn:
WHEREAS, Within this Territory an organi-
cation OF !, ,iigOnists denOminated the Church
of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saiujs. known
also as the Mormon Church. has its head and
form here: said body has heretofore sent and
now has missionaries in every state Of the
United states and IN foreign countries prose
lyting to its faith and inducing its converts
TO fmmigrate to and settle IN this Territory,
and such Immigration has heretofore and
continues to come into the Territory: and
WHERE AS, sad church in its places OF
worship and through lis public teachers and
press openly prac'aims the right and duty OF
its members TO violate the law of the land
upop the subject of marriage: and
WHEREAS, The chief officers OF said b0dy's
first presidency are now in hiding. ayoiupg
the process of courts under charges OF VIOLA
tons OF said law. and other of its prominent
members. apostles bishops and teschers. are
confined in the penitentary under conviction
and sentence for violating said law; and
WHEREAS, Great expense is necessarily in.
CURED, and our courts c0ntfnua ly crowded
with trials OF offenders against said law: now,
the refore. |, Caleb W. West, Governor OF
Utah Territory, while disclaiming all ri2ht TO
interfere with the rel giOn OF any person. vet
recognizing the duty of all to obey the
law Of the land, do hereby make pfoca-
nation Of the foregoing facts and warn all
vIolatOrs OF the law Ms to the marriage reli-
tOn. that they incur and subject themselves
60 a heavy fine and imprisonment, and warn
all well disposed persons from assoc atinR
themselves with any persons or org nlZallons
for the purpose OF immigratipg TO this Terri
tory I" enter into or maintain any relation
ther than that sanctioned by the law, or to
aid and abet others in SO doing.
CALEB w. WEST. Governor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-18
Sill Ont AZ AmDusfa.

AUGUSTA, GA, July 1.-THE strike
continues in the Augusta factory with DO
prospect of a settlement. The hands IN
the Enterprise factory returned to work
to-day, and the other mills are runningreR-
ularly. The strike will be confined 10 the
Augusta factory. The policy OF the
knights seems 10 be TO cOnfDe the strike
for the present TO the Augusta factory. w.
II. Mullen, representing the Executive
Board, left this morning for Warrior,
Ala, to look into the labor troubles there.
TIE management OF the Augusta mill
have advertised for men 70 NJ n the mill.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-18
CROOKED CITY CoUNCnMEN.
st. Louis Delegates Indicted for
Drunkenness and Bribery.

Sr. LOUIS, July 1.-THE grand jury
closed its investigation of the charges
against the members of the House of
Delegates last night, and returned indict-
ments against six of them-W aters,
Pishon, Brueggman, Gartenbach, Keenan,
and one other, whose name has net been
ascertained, were indicted for drunken
ness in office, and Keenan,, Pishon and
Brady for bribery in connection with the
investigation of the Casino Theatre, when
the bill revoking that theatres license for
indecent performances was before the
house. The jury returned two other in
dictments for attempted bribery, one
against DR.. Wellington Adams and the
other against Charles A. Davis, an attor-
ney. These gentlemen had charge of the
electric railway bill, and were present at
almost every session OF the House urging
its passage.
HE LIVED IN A GLASS HOUSE.
The bill failed to pass, however, and it
is said that DIR. Adams became enraged
at the members who had voted against
the measure and threatened in the lobby
of the House to show up some of them in
such an unfavOrable light as to make
them decidedly uncOmforta BILE. Then
followed charges against twelve delegates
that they were ineligible to office, having
perlured themselves by swearing falsely
to the oath when they took their seats.
This exposure naturally aroused the
wrath Of the accused and they deter
mined to pay the doctor of in his own
coin, and gave information TO the jury
which led to his Indictment, this infOr-
nation being that he had offered two of
the members a large sum of money
for their affirmative votes upon the bill.
DR.. Adams states, however, that he never
attempted to bribe these members, but
that they on the other hand came to him
and volunteered to vote for the bill for a
certain money consideration. Bench war
rants for the arrest OF the indicted men
have been placed in the hands of the
Sheriff. Delegate PishOn and DR.. Adams
were arrested this afternoon and brought
into court, where they furnished bonds in
the sum of $1,000. The other warrants
will be served as soon as possible.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-18

blurted out: eve wish to show that time
and time again witness had said be heard
the word Ruhe used"
Judge Gary was pounding his desk, and
the words OF the impetuous Mr.. Ingham
were lost. Then the fact came out, with
no attempt at concealmeut, that the state
had been deceived and possibly duped.
The testimony Of Schrader was not what
they had expected him to give. Mossrs.
Black aud Foster were IN high glee.
DROPPED LIKE HOT COAL.
Mr.. lngham, his face red with anger,
said: at is evident, from the action OF
the witness and from the action OF the
counsel, that Schrader Is their witness
and not our witness,o and forthwith the
ostensible lnfOrmer was dropped like
hot coal
Lieut.. Steele now took the stand. He
was in charge of the company Of twenty
five officers in tho Haymarket. He gave
brief account of the massacre. The
police had their revolvers in their pockets,
their clubs IN their belts and their hands
by their sides. When they reached the
speakers wagon some one In the crowd
shouted: "Here come the bloOdhounds.
You do your duty and we will do ours"
Then a bomb was thrown. A smaller eX-
plosion followed like the report OF large
pistol
On being cross examined the witness
thought the m amer in which the crowd
separated before the police was peculiar.
A peaceable law assemblage might have
separated in that marnes, but it was not
likely. He was close 60 the wasDu, but
after Capt. Wards command TO dieperEe,
heard no expression by Fielden. Lieut..
Quinn, who also commanded a company
of police in the HaymaTket affair, sue
ceeded Lieut.. Steele as witness.
He testified that the expression, "Here,
come the bloodhounds; you DO your duty
and Pll do mine," came from man on
the wagon who was addressing the crowd.
Every eye in the room was turned upon
the anarchist FIelden, who Strengthened
up In his chair and suienly glared at the
witness. The Lieutenant, continuing in
his description OF the events Of that night
in the Haymarket, unconsciously rose to
his feet to better illustrate his re-
marks. He said: "TAe Captain was
just ordering 'disperse' and the speaker
was climbing from the wagon. Turning
toward the police the man yelled we are
PEACEFUL and pulled revolver from his
nip and point blank fired at Ward, Bon
field and the officers behind them. The
bomb exploded almost the same instant"
This is the first evidence that any certain
defendant had directly attempted TO muir
der in the Haymarket.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-18
Dead Desertc,d HOUSE.

BRUNSWICK, GA, July 17.-Sam Ward
owns dwelling house on the outskirts OF
town which has been without a tenant
for the past few days. This morning he
went out TO inspect the premises. Upon
opening the front door he discovered that
the back OF the house was open and sit.
ting in the corner OF a room was a white
man apparently asleep. He told him to
awake and leave the house, but being un-
needed ne went up TO him aud found that
he was dead. A coroner's inquest was
held upon the body, and verdict OF
death from Providential causes was rem
dered. The deceased was unknown here
aud Is supposed TO have been a sailor,
who, from sickness, or come other cause,
had sought shelter in this heuse, and
probably wAile asleep was visited by tho
Angel OF Death
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-18
)LEoMARGAKlNEs TAXATION.

The House Bill Taken Up for Con-
sideration by the Senate.
WASHINGTON. July 17.-In the Senate
NtOday Mr.. Miller called up the House
4 h defining butter, and regulating the
Emanutacture, sale, importation and eX-
I0rtation Of oleomargarine, which was
EIeported by the Committee on Agricul-
Pure without amendment. The bill was
&ead in full. The question whether the
Eblll should be now considered was de-
&c.ded in the affirmative by 2S yeas to 13
#nays, as follows:
lEAS-Messrs Allison, Blair, Cockrell,
II oHEtr, CUIOm, Dawes, Edmunds, Evarts,
rye Nurman, Hale, Harrison, Hawley,
ivdr, heana, ogan, Mcmillan. Malone, NIL
Fayne. Platt, Plumb, Sherman, Spooner,
'sniorl' Teller, Van Wyck and Wilson OF
NAYs-Messrs Beck, Berry, Brown, Coke,
BHY' Harris, Jones Of Aarkansas, Maxey,
u'H, vance. Wathal, Whitthorne and Will
VI OIL Maryiand-l3.
Ar Beck moved to refer the bill to the
ohuiltee on Finance. 1t was. he, said
'aS hill beyond all controversy, and as
Ou should, under the rules of the Sem
= Ue considered by the Committee on
N'nNe' IL not only dealt with internal
Aa'lon' but it changed the tariff laws.
u''e was no report from the Committee
ANlcuiture; but the magnitude of the
was set forth in reportby its friends
eve 0JAer House. In this report it was
o'eu mat about 200,000, 900 pounds of
nWus and imitation compounds were
1Iactured annually. This amount, if
.u .u,s s5 proposed, would produce reve-
o,,'5 o5 slo'olO,OOO; or il the quantity i'm
NJ. Wru ,'ilis Was large, possibly $l5, 5,O00, 900.
i,' ,ia,. inner opposed the motion to refer,
'1s ,lat tue only possible result OF
NJ" reference would be to bury the bill
e",,y IL over for this session.
car MaAey advocated the motion to
nI WI tle ground that it was a tax bill,
|<=b =. 'LI.5elofe the Committee on Agricul-
M r5t leu nothing to do with it.
ig.o "loIon to refer the bill to the Com
II g nays. '00 was reJec'eu oy 10 yeas
II pG'r, .uiile[ ~ then spoke at some length in
il prsI,t.Il VI NE ban, Mr.. Coke followed in
Nm 1fiui' ana Nr. Palmer in favor Of it.
III hmm ''ef' 'n reply TO a question by Mr..
r.l SAID be would not ask a vote
u oe5.v 0'I d To-day, but would do so on
n .nt n.y. me senate then at 4 :45 o'clock
|arj5 '''' .I. executive session, and after
q" adjourned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-18

MLLEDGEvILLE, June II. Black
Springs church on Thursday was the scene
OF fine military dinner. The Blount
Volunteers were the hosts and the people
OF half dozen counties we're guests.
Each military company In the county was
represented. The early part Of the morn
ing was passed away IN drilling and other
amusements. At about II O'clock
dinner was ready. 1t is estimated
tnat at least 1900 people dined and that
the food prepared was sufficient to feed
1000 more. IL was announced that Gen,
Gordon would be on hand, but as the
county acted before the barbecue came of
it was useless for the General to come.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-18

LAKE CITY, FLA. July f7.-lt has been
constantly raining here since June II,
and come fear is exhibited that the cotton
crop is someWhat injured.
Lake City has been treated the past
week to some OF the finest sermons that
have ever been delivered here. Rev.
Wambolt, of Chattanooga was the officia-
ting clergyman. A great many converts
were made, and baptism occurred almost
daily. The reverend gentleman left this
morning for his nome, much to the regret
OF the entire community and surrounding
country.
The Savannah, Florida and Western
railways new depot is completed, and
will be entered this week by the officer in
charge.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-18
FORTS ALONG THE COAST.
u,xnAIL SILENCES THOSE
WHO FEAR ENGLAND.

Doc,aration that n Resort to Arms
would End in the Lion Losing His
mt FOOthold on the Continent
,,,,arge sum Needed for Defenses in
Uis opinion.
WASHINGTON, July 1T.-After properly
,i.nosipg Of the bills reported from com
,a,,taes to-day the House went into COM
n,,fae of the whole on the fOrtitication
,rcropriation bill. Mr.. Forney, of Ala
osma, who has charge of the bill, explain
a. ts provisions and especially advanced
the importance of the provision for the
commitment of board to make tests to
o.cartain the most effective guns, pro-
;.ciIes. torpedoes and other implements
and engines Of war.
A POLITICAL DEBATE.
The debate then became political, in
abcb only occasional md incidental ref
oronce to the bill was made. The speak
ors we're Messrs. Butterworth, Reagan,
nivg,ey. Morrow, Cutcheon, Viele and
atnars A good deal of criticism and rldi-
cnjp we're bestowed upon the bill and upon
the committee tor reporting ''foruhca-
,ioru bill for such country as ours, pro-
Vidlng IOE tue oPPAVpi i""ASA VI OHiJ
StN000.
W. Cutcheon thought that the title of
the bill should be "to provide how not to
do il" or at the very best ''a bill to get
ready, to prepare, to begin, to tortiiy."
RANDALL DEFENDS TIE BILL.
Mr.. Randall defended the bill. He said
thai he had frequently heard this coun-
lry advertised to the nations as defense
lsss The nations OF the earth knew our
strength better than the American Repre-
senfatiyes on this floor supposed that
thew did. They did not take
these utterances here as truthful in any
narticular. He maintained that the bill
was in no respect hostile to proper arma-
mept OF the United States, but its pur-
pose was to secure knowledge of the
reouirements OF the occasion, Referring
10 MIR. CutcheOn's remark upon the de-
lenseless condition OF the lake coast, he
suggested that Great Britain was wiser
Man the gentleman.
ENGLAND'S SHREWDNESS.
England knew that the mOmentshe be-
gsu war with the United States the United
States meant that she should not have
foot Of ground on this continent, and she
was not gong to be guilty OF disturbing
the peace OF the country.
Several amendments looking to increase
the amount of the appropriation were re-
ected. Tue committee then rose and re-
II ported the bill TO the House.
N Mr.. Randall moved to reduce the ap-
propriation tor the armament of fortifica-
n tons from $500, 600 to 100000.
n Mr. Reed, OF Maine, suggested that
there should be a discussion over the
proposition to vote want of confidence in
another department Of the government.
n Pending vote on demand for the pre-
a yi0us question the hour Of 5 O'Clock ar
Eryed aud the House took recess until 8
O'Clock, the evening session to be for con-
sderation Of business reported from the
Committee on Printing.
At its evening session the House passed
two dozen bills for the printing of public
documents and at 10:30 O'Clock adjourned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-18

CHICAGO, July 1.-THE strike of quar-
rymen vt Lamont, H., is at an end. A
majority Of the men who quit work last
week were at their posts OF duty to-day,
and the remainder will return to their
places on Monday. The compromise
agreed up0n provides that all married em-
ploves shall receive the advanced wages
agreed upon on May 1 last, aud that
single men will accept a reduction Of %
cents a day from such rates. which places
them in the same position which they oc-
cupiod previous TO that date.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-18
A VERDICT FOR MIR. sCHELLY.
He Secures Arrearages OF Salary
and Starts for Florida.

READING, July 6.-Rev. Percy Y.
Schelly brought suit before Alderman
BrOwnweIl Wednesday morning against
the Reformed congregation of Shoemakers-
Vile to recover $l46, arreRrages of salary
due him. He was pastor OF the church in
question from 1880 to the beginning Of this
year, when he hepurchased an orange grove
at Sanford, Fla, and removed tbither q.
Before the Alderman Mr.. Schelly testified
that be was to get $3.50 year from the
Shoemakersville charge. The Alderman
this evening gave judgment in favor of
the plaintiff for the amount.
Mr.. Schelly Thursday publishes card
denying in toto the charges made against
him by the SchyulkiII Chassis. Referring to
the statementof Jas. II. Reber, treasurer of
the eassis, that he had collected mission
ary funGs and failed to turn them into the
treasury, Rev. Mir. SoheIy gives "A detail
ed receipt from Rev. Thomas 5. Johnston,
treasurer, showing that there were no ar
rearages entered against him on the treas
urer's books, and he then adds: 81 was
never once written to and asked about
my accounts, bat This slander was sprung
upon me when 1900 miles away and de-
fenseless. nav, utterly unconscious that
my accounts were questiODedp
Mr.. Schelly left for Florida Thursday
afternoon. He has been thinking OF suing
the persons who made the statements in
classis for Islander, but as yet no action
has been brought.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-18
Pny0fSenators, CLERKS.

WARRINGTON, July 17.--In the House
to-day Mr.. Holman, from the conference
committee on the legislative appropria-
tiOn bill, reported n disagreement.
Messrs. Holman, Cannon and others
represented that the Senate would not
yield upon the amendment making sppro-
priations for the pay Of Senator's private
clerks, and in view OF this statement Mr..
Oates of Alabama moved that the House
recede from IT'S disagreement TO the
amendment. The motion was lost by 90
yeas TO 143 nays, and further conference
was ordered.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-18
\ Navy Paymaster's REGULATIONS

SAN FRANCISCO, July 1.-THE steamer
Belgic arrived here to-day with Hong
Kong adVices to June % and Yokohama
10 July 2. George II. Watkins, paymsster
OF the United States war ship Ossipee,
has been tried and convicted by court
martial on board the Ossipee at Yoko-
hama on charges OF embezzlement and
desertion. He was sentenced on June
% to three years imprisonment at hard
labor in United States prison TO be desig-
mated by the secretary OF the Navy, to
receive half furlough pay during that per-
iod and to be dismissed from the service
on the expiration OF the term OF impris-
onment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-18
TEXAS BOUNDARY LINE.
The State and United States Com.
missioncrs Fail TO Agree.

4 nc Siate anu OnlJtu SthIeS COIn-
missioners Fail TO Agree.
GALVESTON, TEX, July IA special
says: The joint boundary commission on
the part OF the United States and the
State Of Texas, appointed to determine
the boundary line Of Greer county, claimed
respectively by Indian Territory and
Texas, adjourned yesterday without
agreeing. the disagreement is on
the main question, viz: Which
stream, the north or south fork,
OF the Red river is the main stream. The
Texas commissioners are solid for the
north fork, while the United States COM
missioneTs are equally as solid for the
south fork. This finding of each set Of
commissioners will report respectively to
the President Of the United States and the
Governor OF Texas; so the question Is vir-
tually where it was prior TO tde appoint
ment OF the commission, except that all
the evidence on both sides has been col
lected and an i'm partial decision may be
reached IN Congress, and the state Legis-
lature will let the courts decide the mat
for
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-18
RniIronds in Montann.

WARRINGTON. July lin the Senate
to-day MIR. Dawes, from the Committee on
Indian Affairs, submitted report on the
message OF the President vetoing the bill
granting q right Of way through the res
ervation in Northern Montana, recon-
mendng the passage Of the bill notwith
standing the Presidents objections. He
stated that the report was unanimous and
that be would take an early occasion to
call it up for action. He did not think
that 10 would take much time In debate.