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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-20
THE ANDOyER HERESY CASE.


Another rhase of the Controversy In the
BostOn Courts.
BosroN. Dec. ia large audience as
sembled in the judicial court room this
morning TO hear arguments in one of the
many issues of the celebrated Andoyer
heresy case. The evidence was all in on the
charge that visitor Eustis, who sat in iudg-
ment on Professor Smyth, was biased
against him and had So expressed himself
Professor Dwight, Of Columbia college,
summed up for Smyth. lie claimed in
Eustis' case there was a leaning toward the
side Of the prosecution and an utter want
of decorum ont of court. A. II. Wellman,
FOR the visitors, said the charges of bias on
the part of DIR. Eustis were not made until
six weeks after the latter's death and not
until year and half after the trial of the
professor, AN lncNcusable delay, which
called for severe criticism. Burrows. in
behalf of Smyth. confined himself to the
charge thnt Eustis hnd formed md repeat
odly expressed TO divers persons an opinion
that the professors We're guilty of the
things charged.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-20
The Industrial Christian Home

Inc lhluNtllhl hfiNiihh f"ih's
The vice president to-day laid before the
senate the report Of the Utah commission
on the management of the Industrial Chris
tian Home, of Utah territory. The report
says that up 60 NOV. 10, S;i5, 709 had been eH-
pended on the building, leaving sH,&l of
the appropriation unexpended. The com
mission has paid out Sl,ill for necessary
expenses of the home uud the support OF the
inmates. and nhout $4,000 should he eN-
pended for furnishing the home. The home
is under the immediate management OF a
board of ladies' and gentlemen of broad and
phihnthropic views, who. without hope ot
other reward than the approval OF good
conscience, are lnhuring for the rescue, ana
TO promote the interest, of women who have
been deluded into, and wish 20 nee
from. pulygamy. and seek n home IN
this ASYLUM 50 bounteuusly provided 10y the
government for their relief These ladies'
are cuuraueously working to hrenk down the
preiudices of the Mormon church against
the institution, and win the confidence OF
those for whom this shelter Is elected The
commission express no opinion MS 10 the
ultimate success of the home. II Is nm ex-
pertinent which time can only solve. The
Mormon church is charged with working
against the institution and the belief Is eG-
pressed that more women would enter the
home if the restrictions controlling admls'
sion we're less stringent.
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Nnrlhmestern Nurgei..

Among the bills introduced by kcpresen-
tative llonsbrough yesterday was one
amending the revised statutes relating 10
declarations in pension cases. providing
that declarations may be made before any
officer having n seal and whose certificate of
authority is filed with the commissioner Of
pensions.
The senators and representative from
North Dakota have been flooded with tee-
grams Offering suggestions as to the up-
pUlntmcnt of district judge ind postmast-
ers in the state. All these gentlemen say
there will be NO more appointments until
after the holidays. They have all the facts
before them necessary to act IN the Judge
ship. and when they make recommends
tion the appointment will be made.
Representative Garter will remain in
Washington during the holidays The
Washington state delegation will also re-
main in the city during the recess.
Editor Small. of the North Dakota Re
publican, will be postmaster at Cnstleton.
There has been grent contest over TINS
Office, and the appointment of small ls a
victory for Col. Plummer He is partner
of the to-bc postmaster.
The territories we're far down on
the list last night, and II was a
late hour before Delegates Dubois
and Carey got in their bills
for the admission of Idaho and Wyoming.
They also introduced the memorials adopted
10y the late constitutional conventions. IL
is known that Strube, of Iowa, will be chair
man of the committee on territories, and
that Baker, OF New York who WIS first men
toned for that place, will go at the head Of
commerce.
Among the postmasters appointed to-day
were the following Montana, Mary A. Ro-
man, at Alamo, Beayerhrad county; Wash
ingion, A. Bruce, at HUgum, Chehalia
county.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-20

The president gave reception this after
noon To- a delegation of Sioux Indians. num-
bering about fifty, now ou visit 10 this
city. The reception was held in the east
room and wis witnessed by Mrs Harrison,
Mrs. Mckee, DIR. Scott and Postmaster Gen
eral Wannmaker and others. General
Warner introduced John Grass, of Standing
Rock agency. who made n good Hatured
speech 90 the president in the course of
which he remarked with quiet humor that
this WAS not scalplng visit, but merely
a friendly call. His people would like
among other things a boundary line for
their reservation, and better schools
Another Indian. American. also made am ad-
dress, after which the president spoke tu
the delegation through mn Interpreters III
am glad, said the president. ito meet 81
many representatives, of the Sioux
liatiOn. Your true interest is in
the direction Of legislation To settle each of
you on n farm of your own. II is the policy
of the government 10 give your children the
advantage of schools, which YOU have not
had. | will read with pleasure the report of
the commissioners and il will give me still
preater pleasure 20 MD them in securing
from congress those laws that are ecessary
60 meet the suggestions made 10y the com-
missiOners.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-20

PHmTsBuRo. Dec. l9.-I Special What
might have resulted in frightful accident
occurred this afternoon at Black Pine. A
lady and gentleman driving spirited livery
team from this place started down the COM
bination company's quartz road. When on
the first downward pitch The driver acc-
dontally dropped line ON the horses and
they Immediately jumped into run, tipped
both occupants out and dashed down the
mountain side. The cutter was smashed into
kindling wood, and the horses we're badly
injured. No other very serious damage was
done.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-20
THE WEALTH or THE NATION.


The United states Beats the Entire world
In Taxed aud IniaNcd Property
Nfw YoRG, Dee. l9.-The World has ob.
tanned from the treasurer Of each state the
value of property lssessrd for taxation. The
census Office in lSsi made report OF AN III
quiry into the proportions existing IN ouch
state between taxed prupSty aud actual
wealth, which ranges between - per cent IN
Illinois and IS in Wyoming. Th' Worlds
report shows AN increast IN mNable property
of 100000 since 1850. The total
wealth is SOL .lGg,0mOo0. exclusive Of public
property. and S3,Gc,0Oo0 property invest
cd and owned abroad. The wealth Of the
United States now exceeds the total wealth
of the whole world at nny time previous 20
the middle of the eighteenth century, and
the amount invested abroad is alone equal
TO the national wealth of Portugal and Den
mark The total wealth of only five ma
tions il equal 90 the mere mcreaie of the
United States III the past nine yenfs.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-20

Nrw YoRK. Dec. l9.-'rho All-Amcricnn
delegates to-day iourneyed about the city
IN carriages, visited Brooklyn, and after
wards the chamber of commerce, wher,
President Smith delivered an sldreas; Gen
eral Sherman also spoke. Referring "a
lirzil, he said that at the commercial cole
hration of the doclaiation of indepondanc,
he hhd observed Dom Pedro reading n copy
of that historic document ihe emperor
had said to him that his father had said
read aud study it," "Grntlomru," con.
tinnud Gen. sherman, "siudy our mnnufac-
lures ana commercial affairs and accept
such ns You deem wise for Your country
To you W. give our whole hearts and feel
ing, and may God speed YOU
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-20

be asa .atoly associated RS is possible
from thin time on with the legislation tor
The development of our South American
trade. That is a. be strong card of the
republicans in 1s92. Az the head of the In
tefnatioual congress. the secretary Will ma
turally have much to do in advising the
republicans in congress about the necessary
legislation for the announcement OF tins
trade. md If the trade developes as rapidly
in response To governmental encouragement
as il now promises TO do. Mr.. Blaine will 90
before the country iii 1872 simply myincible,
This, OF course. Is looking into the future
through the Blaine horoscope"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-20

The Indianapolis Wheel works were de-
stroycd by fire to-day; loss $1,000,
Timothy J. Coo, one of the best known
hotel proprictors of New York, shot aud
killed himself yesterday. The net wns
the result Of temporary insanity, induced
by illness ana protNctcd insomnia.
II is rumored that the steamer City Of
Kingston Inns been lost. The vessel for
orly piled between New York and Rondout
on the Hudson, but WIS sold to the North
orn Pacific railroad 10 run on Puget SQUAD.
Two weeks ngo she left here destined for
that place by way of Cape Horn. Since
that time nothing has been heard OF her.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-20

There was great excitement in the execu.
tive session Of the senate this afternoon,
when senator, upon looking up at the
gentlemen's gallery, discovered a man sit
ting there and apparently taking good
deal of interest in the proceedings. The ut
most confusion prevailed for while, and
the doorkeeper was dispatched to eject the
about 20 years of age. He had evidently
been asleep when the senate went into ex-
ecutiye session, and probably discovered
before he secured any valuable information.
He will always, however. carry with him the
distinction Of having been IN the gallery
while the senate was supposedly enjoying
the seclusiOn Of "A secret session
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-20
Hammond Is In seattle.

ST. Paw, Dec. ia special to the Pho
neer Press from Seattle, WASH. says. 4
man named Hammond, wanted for tcsti-
mony against the members of the nobility
and royalty in England, is still in Seattle.
lie made an exhibition OF himself to-day
by calling the lady proprietor of the lodg-
ing house liar. The hdy's son slapped
him in the face and drove him and his two
companions ont of thu house. This son Is
III. Is. Moorehouse. and he Says Hammond
told his folks his fine dog Rose was pre-
scented 10 him 10y the earl of Eustun. and he
also has fine big diamond ring given him
by AN English lord.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-20

! OMAHA, Dec. IA Special. Official cir
culars announcing new appointments un
the Missouri and Mountain divisions of the
Union pueiic were given out at headquar-
tiers to-day. G.. +. kesipue is Ia succeed q.
NJ. Cummings as general manager of the
Mountain division. Joseph NJ. ~ ~ supe.-
made vacant here 10y kesigue's promotion.
h. NJ. Ryder succeeds Barr. aud X, NJ. Baxter
becomes assistant superintendent of the
Wyoming run.
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BURNED TO DEATH.


DETROIT Dee l9.-At the Iildon public
school this evening, while some siNtc, N
girls were rehearsing Christmas cantata
which WAS 10 be performed tomorrow, one
of the performers accidently struck candle
with her wand, iguiting the wand. The
flames communicated 10 the children s
clothing and nl were burned more or less.
Five who were enyeloped in flames ran into
the street, whore some workmen rolled
them in the mud and eNtinguishcd the fire.
Jennie Lancashire was burned 70 death,
however, and the other four seriously, but
not fatally injured The flames, which in
the meantime had communicated 10 the
floor of the school house, We're entiugushed
with difficulty.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-20

BurrE, Dec. 10. - Special, - The
jury IN the Ward case finished their labors
io-day and brought IN sealed verdict. In
addition 10 this they took on oath not to
tell Whoi the verdict was. II is presumed
that large number Of persons are impli-
Gated Ia the verdict, aud that the secrecy is
maintained in order 10 allow their arrest
No trace has been obtained of Gallagher,
and The county commissioners have offered
reward Of 500 for hia arrest.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-20

Senators Davis and Casey to-day brought
in petitions signed by the farmers of Min
nesoia and North Dakota, asking legislation
10 protect them from bucket shop keepers
and other SPECTATORS. The one by Senator
Davis asked that il be made unlawful for
tempt 80 regulate the market price of raw
material except as they are able 10 do 50 by
"A showing of actual commodities. II asks
that "short selling be prohibited. Mr.
Cascy's petition asks that II be nude un-
lawful &C. sell or promise to deliver arm
products when the one sclling.does not have
the goods 10 deliver.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-20
The Al siillni MnrI..

CuIcAoo, Dec l9.-'rhere were five more
discharges issued from the Office Of the su-
perintendont of police Hubbard, to-day
The officers removed are Detectives Palmer
aud Flynn, Patrolmen Michael Ahern and
David Cunningham. and Station keeper
Peter Kelly. The charges are in each case
conduct unbccOming an officer and neglect
of duty but the men are all removed foI
their actions during the Cronin case
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-20

OMAHA. Dec. l9.-J. 1routman. of Topeka,
was to-day chosen permanent chairman 1f
the Interstate Prohibition convention. II
was decided 10 call the organization tho
Interstate Temperance Union, and that ~
shall consist of the states represented and
snch others as wish To- join. One represen-
tatiye is allowed for every 5000 persons IN
the state. The following officers were
chosen for the ensuing year, president. G..
A. Atkinson. Lincoln, Ncb, secretary Thos
II. BARN, Topeka. Kan; treasurer, John
Mnhan. Iowa
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-20
England and portnrnI M nnt..

LONDON, Dec l9.-lhe admiralty as pre-
caution in view Of the possible straining of
relations between England and Portugal
regarding their possessions in Africa, has
and hospital stores for the Mediterranean
and Channel squadrons from Lisbon.
Orders were recently issued for the war
ship Agamemmon, now nj Zanzibar, 10 re-
join the Mediterranean squadron. These
orders have since been counicrmHnded and
she will remain nj Zanzibar.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-20

TmLEQUAn, |. r., Dee. 19.-Shoriii knight
aud son, of tho Cherokee nation, attempted
70 arrest Jim Burgess, John Hunter and
John Newton for carrying Intoxicating
liquors into the Nation contrary 10 law. A
bnttlc ensuod during which George Knight,
The shrriit's son, waH instantly killed. The
sheriff received AN ugly wound IN the leg
and jim burgess had n leg broken This
two nniniured outlaws escaped.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-20

WAEnsoroS, Dec. IA decision war
handed down in the district court to-day
granting Alfred S. Wtherboe divorce from
Marie A. Witherbee. This il the end Of a
scandal which created quite sensation.
Mrs. Withcrbce left this city with Judge
Mackey, Of South Carolina. They went Ia
bismarck N. d., where they were received
IN the best society in that city until the
facts in the cnse became known.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-20
Tint Ahdnri..IIinirn..

ST. LouIs, Dec. l9.-The proceedings in
court to-day TO compel Charles Sphinx aud
John Taylor TO produce Alice Jackman, the
missing heiress who was abducted in No
yembcr. have brought forth reply from
Spink that he took charge of the girl ht her
own request, ami sent her to live with a
f0miy nj Woodland Ills, where she is
receiving proper care and attention, and
expresses herself M being happy
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-20
Solved a cnIIlornln nI.llIIer,.

FRrsSo, Cal., Dee. l9.-'ro-doy deputy
internal revenue collectors seized the
winery. distillery, wines, brardics. cooper
age and personal property of the Fresno
Vineyard company, amounting 10 half n
million dollars. II IL snid TO be the larliest
seizure ever made in California. II ia
claimed the amount of brandy made and
disposed Of IL in excess Of that accounted
for
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-20

SCRANTON, Pa, Dec. lg-Constnble Wash.
abaugh, of Greeusburg, who yesterday tele.
graphed that be had a warrant for Master
Workman Powderiy's arrest, WIS supposed
10 reach here at 9.2O this morning, but NJ I
o'clock had not put in an appearance
Powderly has been walking about the prin.
cipal streets all morning expecting the
officer.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-20

HUDsoS, n. ", Dec. l9.-John Cameron,
of Plainteld, n. Y, a railroad contractor
was arrested at the instance of the Kinder
hook * Hudson railroad. on the charge Of
stealing about $4,000, wages due Italian
laborers. The latter, when they learned
that their wages were missing, threatened
TO burn and plunder the town.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-20
The Cn.c of Mnrrnn.

The scnnte committee on Indian affairs
had up to-day the nomination Of Indian
Commissioner Morgan. Fnther Stephan,
director Of the Catholic mission hendqnar-
ters IN this city, WAS present and filed u
written charge against Morgan of prejudice
towards Catholic schools and teachers un-
der the control Of the Indian bureau. The
matter went over until after recess for final
action
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-20
rhn.e Conle.ied rlectInn Cn.r.

The subcommittee of the house elections
committee, charged with the arrangement
of the contested election cases, completed
IFS work this morning. II WAS agreed the
republicans should select one case and the
dcmOcrats another In alienation. until all
were arranged. This was done and the
hearing will begin nfter the holiday recess.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-20
Battle Between Farmer. and Thieves.

WACO, Tex, Dec l9.-News has reached
here Of fight Tuesday between four fnrm-
ers without firearms, and two orobbersarIlcd
T. MAihes, was killed aud another, w. II.
Harris, seriously wounded. The others were
more or less injured. Jim Lepeer, supposed
20 be one Of the robbers, WIS nrrested
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-20
Sell at Very Low Frices

and look at neither cost price OF value.
thereby sustaining our reputation Of
selling at prices 10 suit the times and
leaving all wouldbe competitors far be-
hind.
We have Diamonds ard Watches 10
suit everyones purse. Even with this
large stock il would be well to
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-20
Pound with Communicating Letter..

VIESSA, Dec, l9-'lhe Tugblatt sayG A
number Of procamations addressed 10 the
Russians in Galicia were found in posses
sion Of a man disguised ms peasant. Lot
tors compromising many members of the
Russian church were also found ON him.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-20

OwNnERo, Ky., Dee, Blast night Doc
Jones, negro barber, while drunk, shot
John westerheld twhitej dead, and early
this morning mob took Jones from jail
and lynched him.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-20
The Fort worth Deal.

BosToN, Dec. l9-At meeting Of Union
Pacific directors today, the Union Pacific
Fort Worth deal VIA considered and re-
ferred 10 the executive committee 10 be put
into shape and executed.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-20

LONDON, Dec. i9.-An explosion occurred
on board the British tank steamer Ferguson
Al Rouen from Philadelphia, by which one
mnn WIS killed and -four others injured.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-20
EIgin Watches,
Holiday Presents.
DIAMONDS

The season is here and Christmas
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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-20
Display of Watches and Dia-
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diamonds and watches bought at this
time of the year than at any other, and
therefore shall not lose the opportunity,
l.,,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-20
Make your Selections Now,

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Diamonds and Watches

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