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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-14
THE HURRICANE STILL RACES.
The Fury of the Great storm Not Over
Fleeing From Atlantic City.


NEW YORK, Sept. I3.-The signal ser
vice officer says there will be No let up in
the storm for the next twenty-fOuT hours.
Ii is still general of the east coast OF
Virginia The wind diminished TO the south
but remains high along the coast Ii had a
velocity of tiirty-One miles in the city this
morning; ct Block island forty-two, Phils-
deiphIa thirty, and at Boston twenty-five.
The rain continues from Norfolk to Bos-
ton. The heaviest rainfall in the colntry
is experienced in New York. The down
pour for the twenty-fOur hours ending at 8
g. m. to day was IS inches The damage
suffered by shipping is very severe. Ship
news is very difficult to obtain. as all tele-
graphic communication with quarantine
and Sandy Hook is cut on. A gale last
night drove all incoming vessels of the
coast and several days may elapse before
they can return. The vessels IN port bear
evidence of the severity OF the storm In the
loss Of sails and rigging The fog which
has enveloped the lower bay for several
days is clearing away and long delayed
steamships are coming up 10 the city.
Ali overdue European steamers are
crowded with seasiek pass 1gers. The
Anchor Line steamer City OF Rome arrived
this morning. She experienced q very
rough vOS age and had a narrow escape
from a collision with sn outward bound
steamer in the lower bay. The Cromwell
Line steamer KnickerbOcker, due Tues
day, arrived this morning after a danger
Gus voyage. On Tuesday many on board
the vessel thought she would founder. Sew
eral OF the crew and passengers were in
jured by the eareening of the vessel.
Everything movable on deck was carried
away
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-14
How Tom coruin Turned the Tables.


In one Of his political campaigns, says
The ArgonEut, Gov. Br0ugh was pitted
against COrwin. In the course Of his
speech, the governor said; 'sGentiemer,
my bonored opponent himself, while he
breaches encouragement Of home industry.
has carriage 81 hume which he got IL
EnRlsnd-had 1t shipped across the ocean
70 him. How Is that for supporting home
Industry and labor p" When C0rufu's
turn came be began slowly and in a stam-
mering, confused manner, as IL he felt him.
self IN q very embarrassing predicsmeUt
'-Well, gentlemen" he said ssyou have
heard what ms friend, Mr.. BrOuRh, has 10
say Of my carriage / plead guilty 10 the
and have only two things to say in
my defense The hrst is that the carriage
came 20 me from an English ancestor a. sn
Heirloom, aud had 10 take it; the second
is that have not used IL for seven years.
and IL has been standing all that time in
my back yard and the chickens have co
verted IL into q roOst- Now, gentleman,
that is all the defense have 20 offer; but
before 1 90 on with what 1 have 20 say
upon the topics before "a, 1 should Ike 10
ask how BrOugh happens 70 know any
thing about my carnage. unless he has
been visiting my chicken rOost" F"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-14

A young lawyer. who had been instruct
ed that when witness declared that he
was this or that il was essential that he
should be made 20 tell when and for what
reason he became 50, thus utilized his in
s,ructIon when trying his first case with q
witness that be had under cross-examinA-
ton
ssAre you 3 married man ?T' he asked.
'-NO, sir; 1 am bachelor" wss the an
swer.
"Tben, sir" said tho young lawyer IN q
stern tone. "wili yOu please tell this court
how long You have been q bachelor aud
Whist were the circumstances that induced
you to become one ?'-INew York Aer-
c1rY-
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-14

BANGOR, Me-, Sept. lS.-It has been
more than a month since any rain has faI-
len heresbouts snd very destructive forest
fires are raging. The city is enveloped in
dense smoke, obscuring the sun. The
condition of affairs is serious on the lines
of the Maine Central and New Brunswick
railroads. For miles the fire is burning on
both sides Of the track, nearly smOtheriEg
the people on the trans. Country roads
are impossible on account of the heat. In
many places counter fires have been start
ed To save villages.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-14
TO Catch the Vote Of cattIemen.

twenty-five million dollars worth Of
hides were shipped into this country in
the last year DUTY free. Taxing advantage
of this fact. says the Philadelphia Record.
the,sslller and more unscrupulons protsc-
tiOnists are trying 10 catch votes in the new
states among the cattle growers by advo-
eating 4 restoration OF The tariff duty re-
pealed in 1872 One of the most PROSPEROUS
Industries OF the United States has been
built up on the basis Of free bides- What
the farmers OF the country lose in the lower
price Of their hides is more than doubly
made up TO them IN the decreased cost OF
leather, harness. boots and shoes.
There is no possibility that even repub-
lfcan faulty could induce such q false step
A. the REIN position of the obnoxious hide
tax; but the bait thrown out 10 the cattle
growers shows 70 what mischievOus extent
the administration scnemers are willing %
60 in order to fetch the republican con.
Rressmen from the new states
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-14
FREE FROM sECTARIANIsM.
The Mexico Constitutional Convention
Defines Its Position on Public schools

The Mexico Constitutional Convention
Defines Its Position on Public schools.
SANTA FE. n. NJ, Sept. IS.-The state
constitutional convention consumed the
day in discussing the report of the com
mittee on Judicial department. The COM
mittee on educational affairs, about whose
action there is so much discussion, sub
mitted report which was placed on the
calendar 10 come up in regular order Il
provides that there shall be at least for
three months In each year public school
kept open in each school district, and spe-
cisl taxes may be levied 20
carry on school for nine
months; thai the territorial tax for
a public school fund shall be two and one
half mills on the dollar and in each school
district sn additional tax of two and one
half mills may be levied. The clause re-
lsting TO religious teachings reads IS fol-
lows; "Neither the legislature nor aay
county, city, town, precinct, school district
or other public corporation shall ever
make any appropriations or pay from any
public fund OF moneys whatever anything
In aid Of any church or seetarian society, or
for any sectarian purpose"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-14

NEW YORK, Sept I3.-The funeral OF 5.
S. Cox occurred to-day. In spite of pour
ing rain and a nasty wind the church was
crowded long before the hour of service
and the doors closed, leaving many out
side. The floral tributes were unusually
numerous and elaborate. including pieces
sent by the letter carriers ana various
large set pieces The funeral cortege in-
eIuded Ex-Presicent Cleveland, Vice-Pres-
ioent Morton, Gen. sherman, Ex-G0v.
Hoadley and George Francis Train
The services we're simple and brief. Ad-
dresses were made by Rev. DIR. Deems,
Rev. w. IL MilburD, c1aplain of the
house of representatives. and Rev. L. De-
witt Telmage. The interment was at
Green " OOd.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-14
HOW CHINESE GET IN.

The Smuggling of MongOlians Across the
Border Attaining Vast Proportions.
New YORK, Sept I2--Franklin Lane.
correspondent in New York of the San
Francisco Chronicle, has sent a communi
cation TO Secretary Windom, setting forth
that he has received from what seems to
him a very reliable source, information
that Cinnamon are being brought in over
the Canadian border line in defiance of
the exclusion law. He says IN his letter:
"It seems the smuggling of these China
men has almost reached the proportions of
a regular business, and is carried on with a
high hand almost under the very nose OF
our custom officials. The Chinese Gre
brought from British Columbia on the
Canadian Pacific railroad and at hight,
when near the border, are shipped sc
petty station and then carried short dis
sence, ferried across the river and landed
on United States territory"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-14
ATLANTIC & PACIFIC STRIKE.
The Cause OF the Trouble Between tn
Railroad and its Employees

Railroad and Its Employees
ALBUQUERQUE, Sept IS The Atlantic
& Pacific strike at Winslow thus far shows
no signs of abatement The explanation
now given of the strike is even less favor
able for the employees than that heretofore
presented. The story now is that the pay
master gave the wrong checks 20 two men,
by which one received $50 more than his
due and the other $50 less The man who
got more, freight conductor, refused 10
refund the money TO the rightful owner
and was discharged The second conduc-
tor refused to do certain work required
of him and be too was let out
The strike is to compel the company 70
take these men back Many employees OF
the road here do not approve OF the mess
are and express the opinion that the strike
must end disastrOusly for the men, since
the road can be but little damaged. Pas
sengers, malls and express matter go with
regularity, and the freight lay on comes AZ
a time when the road was not very busy.
This city feels the effect of the strike IN
financial circles, but confidence in the hbii-
ity Of General Manager Robinson 70 man.
age the affair successfully is universal.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-14
Fleeing From Atlantic City.

PHILADELPHIA, sept 1S-Trsins over
the Camden & Atlantic 20 and from Allan
tic City are running ON schedule time to-
day. The exodus from the seashore is very
great. The train which left Atlantic City
at 6:55 this morning consisted Of seven
cars, all heavily loaded. Tire one which
left at 7:30 brought the same number Of
care, and following the two early trains
was one Of two sections, which left Allan
tic City at $50. 1t consisted Of sixteen
cars, all heavily loaded with passengers.
The water has almost entirely subsidized
and the roanbed is clear. Until this
morning no definite idea of the dam
age TO the West Jersey road could
be gained, but as the mist clears
away ana the spray disappears it
is seen the roadbed is In terrible
shape. The Reading road, taking the en-
tire stretch into consideration, Is almost
completely wrecked.
The West Jersey officials despatched
heavy repair trains tO the scene cf toe dis
aster and will -Hl-a rms nee. sRry repairs
to speedy complexion. lLa iluGirg road
has also several hundred men actively at
work on the m Allows. Toe malls along
The New Jersey and Delaware coast,
which have been Accumulating since Mon
day last owing 70 trains being detained,
commenced arriving at the pOstoffice last
evening and were very large. Some of the
mail matter, particularly that from Sea
Isle City, wes in q very moist condition on
account of being carried some distance on
boats through the storm.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-14

KANSAS CITY, sept lS.-Rain fell at in
tervals ali the afternoon. The attendance
was good and the track very heavy.
Class 2:4O, WyandOtt county special,
entrance SIS, 500 added-EiiJh first, Maud
Il second, Dan third, Hstrock fourth. Best
time 2:50.
Class 2.30, Stallion stakes, 81, ,000-Guelph
first, Atlas second. Best time 24Sls.
The other races were postponed until TO
mnrrOW.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-14
Charlie. and Correction. conferenc

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept l3.-At the Ma
tionsl Conference of Charities and Correc-
tions to-day, John Glenn of Maryland gave
a statement of the Johns Hopkins univer
sity. He was followed by DIR. Irving
Fisher of Massachusetts, in an essay on q
plea for hospitals A paper on protection of
ill-treated children was read by Secretary
stowe, and Mrs. G. w. Bohiemsu, of Stock
ton, Cal, spoke of the recognition of the
kindergart system by the state confer
ence. 1t was decided to hold session at
Portland, Oregon. A. g. Warren of Ne
braske, delivered al address on "Our
Charities and Our Churchesv
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-14

Is, that our resumption of the
unlaundried shirts was a mat
ter of necessity, not of choice.
The demand was universal, and
as we are servants of the dear
public We could not but listen
To the call. Now, as a matter
OF fact, there is no money in
them for us, because how much
money can be made out of a
garment when sold at popular
prices of SOC 75c. 90. You
must examine these goods if
only out of curiosity, because it
is really a wonder how they
can be produced for the money.
Our 30 CENT garment is a
marvel of economy and neat
ness. 1t is well made, full cut,
and good material. True, not
the finest, but good enough for
any man who has plenty of use
for his money.
But the wonder of the I'm
laundried Shirt age is our 90
CENT production New York
mills muslin, 22uO linen bosoms,
GU in and backed with butch
ers' linen, reinforced pack and
front, gilled seams, continuous
stays, and in total everything
conducive to longevity in a
shirt. durability and neatness
There are many points we
would like to dwell upon, had
We time and space, but one We
cannot pass is our department
of BOYS aud Children 5 Cloth
ing. The ladies of Helena will
tell you where TO find the best
assortment, and any one you
speak 10 will tell you that for a
tasty. nobby garment, no one
in Montana can show you one
half The styles or show as many
novelties as are on our counters
Don't fail to See them. espe-
cially the lines of Kills and J-r-
seys; several shades, in ages
from 21-2 TO 10. 1t is our aim
this season to capture the trade
of all, from the cheapest 10 the
finest grades We show a line
of good wash satinetts as low
as 81. 10. and have them as tin'
as $50 for the youngsters, who,
in time Will vote.
Our line of Miller Hats is in
store.
We have been receiving from
five to eight cases a day for the
last two weeks, and none can
compare with the line of suit
ings We show---a line OF Fash
ionable Tailor made clothing
that ''noX sox out of tile.
merchant tailoring Every gar
ment made by a crack tailor.
trimmed with the best material !;
and if you want to try one We
guarantee you as good a suit
for S2S as a merchant tailor will
sell Y u for $50. As friendly
Tip, We say give them a trial
In a week 5 time we hope to
announce our stock all in, and
then all who have not called
will be guilty of a great injus-
tice to themselves if they do
not overlook our stock when
they are in to purchase
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-14
son.nf re,.r.n.. onnr.n,inn.

PATTERSON ". J., Sept 1S-rbe most i'm
poFtsnt event to-day of the session Of the
national encAmpment Of the sons Of Yeter-
ans Of the United States Of Amsrica was
the restoration Of Past COmmander-In-
Chief Walter S. Payne to eligibility 70
mem mbership in the Order T. j. Roe. NJ
Illinois was to-day elected member OF the
council The encampment discussed To-
night the consolidation question with the
post system
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-14
Fatal Fight Between Negro Miners.

PITTsBURG, Sept. ia special from
Huntington, W. Va, says: News has
reached here of terrible encounter among
the negroes at BrsnnweII, Mercer county.
A number of colored miners had been
drinking and engaged in a fight Knives
were drawn and Dan Lambert and Tom
kadle were literally cut 20 pieces Three
OF their companions were seriously IL not
fatally injured
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-14
The AtIanta AuRirh,

NEWPORT. Z. L, Sept IS.-rhe United
States steamer Atlanta arrived here this
morning from New York She suffered no
damage from the storm IL was feared she
had been lost She was out ia ali the dirfV
weather since Monday, preferring the omen
sea 70 toe chance OF being driven ashore.
her oInesrs report she did splendidly under
the most trying conditions
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-14
sheepshead Bay Races.

SHEErsHEAD BAY, sept 1S Attend
alce good, weather rainy, track bsd.
Three fourths OF mile-Ralph Bayard
won, Miss Belle second, Ocypele third.
Time 1:l29s.
Three-fourths of mile-VOlunteer won,
Jenny second, Maidstone third. Time I'LL.
One mile and three eights-Tea Tray
won, Retrieve second, Marauder thlId.
Time 2.27.
Ooe mile and a haIf-HindOOcraf won,
Erie second, DIablo third. Time 2.l4.
One mile on turf-MOntrOse won, Jennie
Mcfarland second, Ice Berg third. Time
l:5S
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-14

WAsHISSToS, sept l3.-A reception
was given tonight to Senator sherman,
who arrived home yesterday from Europe,
by the Ohio republican association, and
other friends. Gen. GrOsvernOT, Of Ohio.
made an address OF welcome. He re-
ferred 10 the political contest In Ohio and
spoke OF the need of the presence there Of
the senstor. In response Senator Sherman
said be was fully alive 20 The necessities OF
the case aud earnestly desired the success
be could IN the campaign and urged the
Ohio republicans within the sound Of his
voice 10 20 home and vote In November
Other speeches were made by eN Speaker
Kelfer, tx Gov. Lyon. OF Ohio, Rev. VIM.
H. Wariug, cOlOred, Sixth Auditor Coulter,
and John ). Smythe, cOlOred.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-14
HanIan Ready to Row.

TORONTO. Sept 1S-Hanlsn, the OARS
man, says il WatteTson, Gsudsur and Wal
lace Ross, or any two If them, wiz guArsD-
tee him q race for $500 side each, and
concede reasonable expenses be will be
most hsppy 10 cross the Atlantic and take
them m
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-14

SILNA, sept 1S.-During the celebration
Of religious festival 20 ROhtan the Mus
selmen and HindOos became involved In
religious disputes which led 10 rioting
The police were compelled 20 Interfere.
Many rioters were shot by the of5cera
The Musselmen st Delhi, fOTty-tEO miles
northwest OF ROhtAk, are Organizing to
ayenge the insult by the Hindoos.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-14

NEW YORK. sept IS.-Joseph Marz, an
Italian fruit vender. was killed to-day by
falling on an electric light wire He was
trying 20 clean gutter and slipped. A
blue light shot from the wire when il came
In contact with his skin. and the wire
burned into the flesh with 9 cracking
sound.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-14
A Reserve Company Gone Up.

NEw YORK. Sept, lS--Judge Van
Brunt of the supreme court, has appointed
a receiver for the Equitable Reserve and
Life association The decision states the
association has exceeded its powers, been
guilty CT iTeeularity and conducted its
business fraudulentfy
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-14
Death of a Railway Magnate.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Col, Sept. 1S.-A
private telt gram announces the death last
night at Bennington, Vt, of Bon- A Z,
Touzalin, a welI-known railroad maRnats
of this city. T0uzalin was at the time OF
his death president OF the Chicago, Bur
lington q Northern and was formerly gen
eral manager of the Santa Fe sy stem.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-14

CITY OF MEXICO. Sept ia meeting
was called last night to protest against
Secretary WINDOWS reported action in ref
erence 70 duties on lead ores. Very few
were present and nething was done.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-14

PITTsBUBs, sept ia special from
Wayville, Pa says that 500 miners At the
coIlieries at Clarendon and Clare, struck
this week for an advance. Its expected a
general strike of the adjacent cOlIieries OF
Beeehfree. Coal Glen and Dogas will be
inaugurated by the first OF next week
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-14

VICTORIA, Is. c., Sept lS-The sealing
schooner W II. Bsyard arrived from Beh-
ring sea this morning with 9 700 seal skins,
| 500 Of which were taken before entering the
sea No revenue cutters were seen by the
| Bay ard during the trip, although on Aug
| q the sound of a steamer was heard within
| hsiling distance in q dense fog
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-14

WASHINGTON, Sept. I2-SenAtor Voor-
hees mas ,en confined 70 the house fcF
several days He was seized by q severe
chill early in the week and Yesterday
anOtDer came upon him. Tonight be 4
reported TO be greatly improved
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-14

ROME, sept. IS.-While Prime Minister
Crispi was out driving 10 day man hurled
. stone At him. The missile struck the
prime minister on the eye infleting a pain
ful but not serious wound. The man was
found 10 be derAnged.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-14

ROCKVILLE, Ont, Sept. I3-The
steamer ROthesay and the tug MJirs
collided between here and Maitland last
night. Three lives were lost. The MOira
sunk Immediately. The R0thesay had an
excursion party on board and was beached
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-14
LOYALDEMOCRATS
j. K. Toole and W Pemberton Ac-
corded a Hearty Reception by
the People Of Great Falls.
Stirring Speeches in Which the Claims
Of the Two Great Parties are
Ably Shown.
Park County Democrats Thoroughly Or
eanized and the Young aIsn Of the
Party Doing reat Work.

GREAT FALLS, Sept iS.-[SpeciAl TO the
Independent l. Great Falls gave an en-
thusisstic welcome tonight 20 Hon. J. K.
Toole and Hon. w. Y. PembertOn. The
hail at the Park hotel was crowded with
people, including leading merchants, we'll
known ranchmen, prominent miners and
stsiwsrt wOrkingmen. The hall was decor
attd prof1sely with the national colOrs,
and flag bearing the words: "MAginnis,
roOle and Victory" Many ladies were
present Hon. T. E. Collins presented 20
the audience Hon. J. X. Toole. He re-
ferred 10 Mr. TOOle's honorable public
career and TO the active part he had taken
In advancing the welfare Of Montana.
securing her finally g place in the galaxy
OF states. Mr.. TOOle. who was re
ceived with great heartiness, said
that never had he found the Mon
tana democracy so strong; never did
IL present such an unbrOken front a. at
this election BE spoke OF the claims
which the party had to popular support
referring 10 its long record for economy
and honesty. he alluded 10 the burdens
entailed by the registration law in the
rural districts, and The immense expense Il
entails on the territory. Mr.. rOOle re-
ferred at considerable length 10 the demo-
cratic record ON statehood and silver. he
spoke Of the criticism which the republican
press had made, and showed how in due
time be obtained fer Montana all that the
northern counties desired-ths opening OF
the northern reservation and the right OF
way for the Manitoba railroad. He would,
he said. follow IS governor the broad nom
partisan policy which he pursued In con-
gress, whenever the material interests Of
Montana we're concerned.
Col. PembertOn was also introduced BY
Mr.. Collins and received q warm welcome
he said that he intended 10 refer 10 a sour
rilous attack made on him BY ROlfe, but as
he had expressed regret for it he would not
allude 10 il further. Col. PembertOn then
made 3 masteriy review Of the policy and
tendencies OF the two parties. showing that
the democratic party had demonstrated It's
sympathy with the rights OF labor In deal
ing with such questions as the Chinese,
silver coinage, the public lands and inter-
nal revenue He urged the democrats TO
act unitedly and spoke iu glowing terms Of
the public career OF Major Maginnis. The
speaker referred with characteristics humor
70 CArter's extTavsgant claims to public
support. He called for generous, undi-
vided support fOr the whole democratic
ticket, state and county. The demonstra-
ton was in all respects striking success
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-14

PARIS, Sept 1s The latest government
report concerning the wheat crop Of France
estimates the yield will be Ill 10000 hectic
ntres. agaInst qs 10000 in 1885.