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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-02-10

DETROIT, Feb. 9.-Senator Elect McMil-
Ian, who had received an invitation to visit
Gen. Harrison, returned home from In
dianapolis this morning. and soon after
was closeted with Gen. Alger. The latter
was seen by reporter when the confer
euce ended and he stated he was not nc
conversation with Gen. Harrison. There
Is every indication that the talk between
Gen. Harrison and Mcmillan mas resulted
In the offer OF the position Of secretary OF
war 10 Gen. Alger, aud that before to-mor-
row morning Gen. Alger will decide 10 ac-
cept the offer.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-02-10

ST. LOUIS, Feb 9.-The total amount Of
Dieckmann's indebtedness, it is now un.
derstood, will reach sl,200.000. This rep
resents the inheritance OF the seven Meyer
heirs and the thse Guy heirs. The Maun-
Del Borgess. Milling company has not suf-
fered heavily, nor will his creditors here
and in Chicago, among the speculative fra
ternity, be hurt by their losses. The moth
ers OF the children who have been so cruel
OF nearly 80.
IL was rumored tonight that Dleckmann
had committed suicide at Windsor, Canada,
tO-daY
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-02-10
nor,bern Pacific ts,eo,Ioo,

Winnipeg special: A party Of Northern
Pacific engineers have just returned from
a surveying tour extending from Brandon
into the territories, 10 within fifty miles Of
Regina. The Northern Pacific will be
built 10 Brandon early mex. summer, and
II is their Intention to push on construction
westward, with Regina as terminal point
next season. The object is 10 get ahead
OF the Canadian Pacl1c's south western
branch. The engineers report that the
country through which the proposed line
will pass Is excellent.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-02-10
The Civil Service Commissioner
Summsrily Removed from
Office by the President.
THE ADMISSION BILL.
The House to Take Action on the Con-
ference Report Mondsy-A Wild
Wall From an Illinois
Statesman.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-The president to-
day sent TO the senate the nomination OF
Hugh 5. Thompson, Of South Carolina, TO
be United States civil service commissioner
in place of Alfred p. Edgerton, removed.
Judge Edgerton was at the capital this
afternoon. He says he received no intima-
tion from the president OF any intention 10
remove him from Office until yesterday,
when he called at the white house. The
president then requested him TO resign In
order that his position might be filled by
Thompson. The president said there was
little hope OF securing place for Thomp-
son, SO long as there was no suitable va
cancy on the commission. Edgerton
declined to resign, holding his resig-
nation would not be polite, creditable
10 himself or calculated 10 help any other
person (intimating Thompson could not be
confirmed II n0minated). OF course, the
president might exercise his prerogative, II
he saw fit. The president did not see ht,
and when he (Edgert0nl reached the Office
this morning he found the following letter
awaiting him:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON,
Feb. 9.--Dear Sir: You are hereby re-
moved from the Office Of United States
civil service commissioner.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
Hon. A. p. EDeERToN.
When the news was communicated the
remaining commissioner. Lyman. that Of
ficer was surprised to find himself In such
predicament, as he was by no means sat
isfied he had the authority, single-banded,
TO discharge the formal duties Of the civil
service commission. Edgert0n says he
cannot recall any differences with the pres
ident during his term OF Office except those
growing out of what he describes as .'the
wump IN the land, while am straight
ont democrat" He intends 10 write a let
ter to the president In day or two &C.
knowledging the receipt of the notice Of re-
moyal and perhaps adding an expr ession OF
his opinion upon the presidents course In
the matter.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-02-10
National Capital culilngs.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-The conferees
on the diplomatic and consular sppropria-
ton bill have reached an agreement The
house representatives accepted the senate
amendment Of 100000 for the mainten-
ance of American rights In Samoa, while
the senate conferees agree TO allow O pro-
vision OF 100000 for naval station at
Pago Pago to go into the naval appropria-
ton bill.
The resignation OF ii. M. Sewall, rs con-
sul-general of Samoa, was received by the
secretary OF state this morning.
No Information has been received at the
state department in regard to the appoint
ment OF q British minister TO this country.
The department, however, has been in
formed that Mr.. Edwards, first secretary Of
legation at Washington, who has been In
London for some time past, has sailed from
England for this country. On his arrival
IN this city he will assume charge OF the af-
fairs OF the legation. and relieve Mr.. Her
bert, second secretary. who has been In
charge since the departure OF Lord Sack
vile In November last. His return at this
particular time is understood by certain Of
ticials 10 mean there Is no immediate pros
pect of the appointment OF successor TO
Lord Sackyille.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-02-10

INDIANAPOLIS, FEB. e.-Cabinet specu-
latIon has rather quieted down, the only
new feature being feeling OF opposition
TO WINDOWS name, which Is developing
among some Of John G. News friends.
The most influential of News friends,
however. assert that he is not booked for
any cabinet place, but for the Austrian
mission.
This afternoon over one hundred mem
bers OF the Marion county Tlppecanoe
club called on Gen, Harrison for the pur-
pose OF presenting him with costly and
elegant bible purchased by the club some
time ago.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-02-10
A eaa 10, 10 Choose from.

VIENNA, Feb. s-Court adyices assert
Emperor Francis Joseph avoids facing the
succession difficulty. Archduke Francis,
the presumptiye crown prince, suffers
severely from epilepsy and he desires TO
live in quietness and obscurity. The en-
per0r detests the next brother, and Arch
duke Otto Is the scamp who so brutally
treated his wife, Princess Marie,of Sax0ny,
that she recently entreated her relatives TO
give her shelter and procure a separation
for her.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-02-10

DUBLIN, Feb. s.-o'Brien has been
served with third summons under the
crimes act It Ia stated he will be removed
from Clonmel 10 Tralee jail Monday.
Father McFadden was escorted from
Glenmore To Londonderry by the police
800 yards watched the route In order 70
prevent the rolling OF bowlders upon the
railway. Father McFadden will be
charged with completely in the murder Of
Inspector Martin.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-02-10

CHICAGO, Feb. 9.-The Chicago a.
Northwestern railway, in connection with
the Union Pacific, inaugurated to-day a
special fast passenger train service be-
tween Chicago and Denver. The North
western Is the third OF what are termed the
Mlssouri-Denver lines that Is now running
through trains between Denver and
Chicago.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-02-10
The Machlns Burst.

NEW YORK. Feb. 9.-The bursting OF q
centrifugal machine in the works Of the
New York Tartar company, Brooklyn.
killed two men and wounded three others
to-day. Emile Webster, superintendent,
had the upper portion Of his head cut of,
and Robert II. King, an employe, was 80
badly injured he lived but q few minutes.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-02-10

CHICAGO. Feb. 9-It was discovered to
day that James Cunningham, janitor Of the
East Chicago avenue police station, was
conducting a "feDce" for stolen goods.
Cunningham had partner In the person
Of John Payne, an employe OF the Pullman
Palace Car company. Most OF the stolen
goods belonged 10 the Pullman company
and included the most expensive carpets
and hangings.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-02-10

New York, Feb. g.-This being the an
niyersary Of Samuel J. Tilden's birth, the
occasion was marked tonight by the Har-
lem democratic club, with a memorial ban
quet, at which Henry WattersOn delivered
the address OF commemoration. Among
the other speakers were ex Gov. HoadIey,
Hon. J. Vance aud Charles A. Dana. Let
ters Of regret were received from President
Cleveland aud Gov Hill.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-02-10
Struck AsaIn., a Reduction.

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. e.-All the engineers
on the Motor Street railway line struck at
noon. The strike Is the result Of n reduo-
ton In the working force.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-02-10

MosIco, Wis, Feb. 9.-The entire works
Of the Wisconsin Sulphite Fibre company
burned this morning. Loss, $4,000.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-03-26
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
r., ], Mansfield Assaulted and
Robbed on the Island,
ONE OF THE ROBBERS CAUGHT.
Len barrett, Held for the Crime,
Expresses His Regret That He
Did Not XIII Mansfield -Ex.
element on the Island,

Len Barrett, a man who has figured
somewhat in the courts, was arrested
last evening in the little shoe shop a 1.-THE
north end Of the upper market house, by
Officers Lukens, Shorts and Cruice, on q
charge Of highway robbery, The war
rant was issued by Squire Davis, on COM
pIaint Of R, j, Mansfield, the well.known
keeper Of q saloon on Main street, near
Tenth. Barrett was at once given q
hearing before Squire Davis, and held in
the sum OF $1,000 for his appearance at
court, and in default Of bail was sent to
jail.
Mansfield was going to his home on
the Island yesterday morning about 2
o'clock, and as usual went through the
alley leading off Of Zane street not far
from Virginia. lie had gone only q few
rods in tue alley when two men jumped
upon him from the shadow, and while
one seized him by the throat and Choked
him severely, the other pounded him
with his fists, lie was thrown down,
and his pocket book, containing S2O7 10
was taken,
Asthe men left, Mansfield drew his re.
vOlyer and fred several shots after them,
but without avail. He dropped his rG-
volver and It could not DO found again.
The shooting creating q good deal OF ex'
element and attracted aCrowG,
The men wore something over their
faces, hut from the size, build aud voice
OF one Mansfield recognized him US Len
Barrett, with whom he had had trouble
before, when Barrett fired a revolver
through the plate glass windows OF the
saloon. He was indicted for this aud 1t
cost him a good deal to get out,
1t is likely that Barrett knew Of Mans
fields habit Of going through the alley,
and partly for revenge and partly for rob-
berry, laid in wait for him,
When a%rraigned, and Mansfield said
he had recognized Barrett, tho latter
said: "If l had known that l would
have killed you.n This is good evidence
Of his guilt, and in view Of the earnest.
ness with which II was said, Mansfield
made another formal complaint, and
Squire Davis added to the bond Of $1,000
required In the robbery case another Of
$1,000 to keep the peace for one year.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-03-26
'GHN. GOFF IN THE CITY.
He Comes on Legal Business
and Declines to Talk,
HE RECEIVES AN OVATION,
Being the Centre OF an Admiring
Thfons all Eyening-He will be
Hero for Several Days-NOIh'
Ing New In the Contest.

The name IN. Gotf, W, Va" on the
register at the Mcclure house last even
ing, in Governor COTS well.known
chirography, started a buzz at once, and
in half an hour scores Of prominent
gentlemen, politicians and personal
friends, were attracted to the hotel to see
the righlful Chief Executive ofthe State,
General Golf arrived in the city from his
home at Clarksburg at $3.50 p. m, accom-
panied by his fellow victim Of DemOcrat.
ic chicanery, Hon, G, W, Atkinson,
ConRressman-elect from this district,
who had been at CIarksburg since satur-
day, y
General 'Gofr had scarcely eaten his
supper when callers began to arrive, He
never looked better In bis life, and he
laughed heartily at the recent reports Of
his Illness, He was greeted warmly by
his friends, and 1t would not have taken
long 10 get up a demonstration rival
ing those which greetedhlm here In the
campaign,
He did not say much in answer To an
INTRLLIdRNCRR reporters queries, for
the reason that not much Is left to say.
He said there was nothing new In rela-
ton to the gubernatoriRl contest be-
tween himself and Judge Fleming, He
was anxious 10 have the matter settled,
and II he did not receive Justice he
would at least get every Democratic tri'
bunal into which the case came, on re-
cord US partisan bodies, and the record
will do good hereafter.
General Golf expressed the opinion
which everybody not prejudicel shares,
that the prosecutions Of Republicans ior
alleged illegal voting-Charges which
crumble into dust when the light oftruth
strikes them-werN meant only to dis
credit the Republican triumphs and 10
have their effect on the pending contest.
He seemed glad to be assured that Gen.
eral Watts was not suspected OF being d
party to'the shameful business.
General Golf comes to Wheeling on
business before the United States Court,
He expects to remain here until to-mor.
row, at least, and maybe longer. An In
formal caucus was held last evening be-
tween him and some OF the Republican
leaders, but all that was done was 10 ex'
change views as to the pending contests
1t Is understood that at 7 o'clock this
evening the IN. p. G." organization Of
old soldiers, which has selected candi'
dates for the different local federal offices
will call on General Goff in a body and
present their cause.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-03-26
ABOUT PEOPLE.
Strangers In the city and wheeling People

Strangers In the City and Wheeling People
Abroad.
Miss Jetty Knots, OF Warrington, Is
visiting friends In the city.
Mr.. d. F. Beach, OF Seneca Falls, N.
Y, is registered ut the Mcclure.
Mr.. @. S. pespard, Of Parkersburg,
was registered at the Mcclure House
yesterday.
Hon. G. W. Atkinson returned last
evening from C%larksburg, where he
spent Sunday.
Col. Glen Steele, OF Lancaster, Ohio,
we'll known in this vicinity, Is among
his numerous Wheeling friends,
AIr. Henry Dickman, OF the South
Side, who has been down in the south.
ern country for some time past, has re-
turned home.
Miss Ada Melrose, the popular sou
brette Of the Little Nugget company,
and Mr.. Joseph Melrose, manager; are at
the Mcclure House.
Judge Jackson, District Attorney
Watts and Marshal Sehon returned from
their respective homes last night and
are again at the Windsor.
Eugene Cresap, Of Cresap's Grove,
was visiting friends in the city yester-
day. He will soon have his grove In
fine order for the picnic season.
Mr.. Thomas Frazier, OF the South
Side, who has been down East for some
time, has returned home and Is visiting
friends over In Belmont county.
Col. ]. F. Legge, Superintendent OF
the Western Divisions OF the baltimore
i 0hio's main inc, came up from Graf.
ton again yesterday to take a look at
affairs at this end,
Mr.. Charles V. Scott, who has charge
Of the office In this city OF the Natural
Gas Company Of West Virginia, was
called TO Pittsburgh yesterday by the
death OF his father.
Clerk Jasper G. Moore, OF the United
States District Court, who went to lis
home in Clarksburg to spend Sunday,
returned to the city last evening and
again registered at the Hotel Windsor.
Miss Grace Cockayne, d Monangahela
City, who has been visiting her father,
T. 4. COckayne, at Martins Ferry, is at
presentvisiting her sister Matte, on the
island. She leaves in a few days on a
visit 10 friends at GAINESVILLE and Zanes-
vile,
Mr.. NJ 1. Garrison, q prominent mer.
chant OF Wadestown, Monongalla Coun.
ty, his daughter, Miss Kate +. Garrison,
and Miss Minnie o. Scott were registered
at the stamm yesterday, having come in
TO do some shopping,
Mr.. George A. Baker, the clever aud
successful proprietor Of the Bennett
Moulton Opera Company that opened q
weeks engagement at the Opera House
last night, and Misses Irene Murphy and
Alice johnson, his prima donne, are
stopping at tho Hotel Windsor.
Major R. O. Catch Is once more quar-.
tered al the Mcclure. He has been at
the Arkansas Hot Springs for nearly
two months past witha sister who was
sorely afflicted with rheumatism, Major
Catch thinks seriously Of locating here
permanently, He says the outlook for
work In his line this coming season is'
excellent,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-03-26

steubenyllle Commandery No. II, X,
T., came down last evening, numbering
about a score, rs the guests Of Wheeling
Commandery No. |, aud attended u con.
vocation Of tho latter body at which
four Masons were knighted, After the
ceremonies n supmtous banquet was
spread at the Mcclure House to which
about fity Knights sat down, The visit.
Ing Knights, 50 far as their names could
DO ascertained, were Sir Knights George
Moore, W. H. MCCllnton, Samuel Nc
Clinton, DR.. Laughton, ]. a. MCFar-
land, NJ. v. B. CrOskey, Edward Nichol-
son, Edward Halger, L. A. Wells, James
Carnahan, Ross White. John O. Thomas,
William Sharp, w. L. Bender, B. N.
Lindsey, II. IL. FiCkes, Henry Gregg and
HIN. Priest, Of Steubenyille, and a few
others from Bellalre and 81, Clairsville,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-03-26

Tho river Is slowly but steadily falling
AZ this point the loyeo gauge at dusk
last evening showed adepth In the chan.
mel OF 10 feet 1 inches. Tho Andes ar.
rived from Cincinnati about 10 o'clock
yesterday morning with a fair trip on
board she will leave on her return trip
al 8O'Clockthis afternoon, Capt. Charlie
MuhlemRn Is still In command and Mart
N0ll continues 10 receive tho steameB'
friends In the office; these two officers
enjoy a widespread popularity that has
had much to do IN making the Andes
such a iavorite with those who patroniEe
hvi, The Katie stoCkdale Is duo down
at an early hour this morning enroute
from Pittsburgh 10 Cincinnati, and the
Hudson, In the same trade Ii due up,
also At an early hour. The Ben Huf
passed down al o o'clock last evening on.
route from Pittsburgh 10 parkerBbufg on
her return from her isual Sunday trip
10 tho first named place. The Courier d
this mornings Parkerburg packet, The
Percy kelsey, Jov Walton and Hornet
passed down with tOws Of coal and the
Ark passed up last evening with a tow
oil Binblleg,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-03-26

By seeing as much rs you can Of tho world. Bpt
ere you vet out either as a tourist, commercial
traveller or cnIgnpt-whGthGF you 90 by rail-,
Steamship Of atVamboat provide yourself with
tIOsletLGr's Stomach BitterS, which the travelling
public recognizes as tho finest medical safeguard
ono journcylng by land or water can DO pro
vlded. II furnishes 10 tho weGtern pioneer ade-
qrale protection against malaria, rheumRLIGm
and those disorders Of the bowels which IniAs'
mA.talnted wafer beget, It's BedAtlve eject upon
a stomach periurbed by Tho rocking Of q ship Il
nerve inYIEOtAtUT. Excellent II II Tor bilious
ness and kidney inAOLlOn, aud II counteracts, In
q remarkable degree, the effects OF fatigue, ply.
slCAl or mental. After wclting and exposure IA
Indictment weather q, should DO used as q pre-.
YGnliYe,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-03-26
CAPTURED AT LAST.
Duty, the Tyler County fraud, Caught Ovsl
In nhln.

"
in Ohio,
There appeared in yesterdays issueof
the ISTELLIaRScER something about the
conduct Of a scoundrel named A, L.
Duty, in Tyler county, By representing
himself to be a special pension agent, he
had succeeded in ~swiudling Rice Kellar,
an old soldier, out of considerable
money, He. collected money from
Kellar for fees for alleged
services in preventing the old
fellows pension from being stopped
Government officials heard OF the scouu-
drel and laida trap to catch him, but be
Jumped out OF 1t and escaped to Ohio,
An Indictment was found against him
by an United SiatesG raRd Jury and since
then several officers have been on the
lookout for him,
Yesterday afternoon Detective A, W,
RoOme Of the Governments Secret Ser.
vice, who hss been attending the United
States Court, came up from ~Parkersburg
and informed an ISTILLIGgNcER man
that he had Duty safe behind the ban
there, The fellow was captured about .
o'clock Sunday morning on the outskirts
OF Marietta, having deliberately walked
into a trap set for him, When he real
lied where he was he showed fight ant
started to run, but ready revolver
brought him to q slandstill, He wa
taken to Parkersburg that evening, ant
Yesterday morning sent to Jail to avail
trial by Commissioner TaVlner, in de
fault OF $1,000 bail,
Duty was arrested about three year,
ago for c%ounterieiting, Two years age
Captain Roome hunted him down AM
caught him for forging q pension cheCl
for 81, 800. He is the same individual
who, when leaving Doddridge county
forged notes on Judge c. j. Stuart lol
over $1,000. He Is charged Will
having been u burglar In hii
time. lie was forced 10 leave Doddridg'
county on account OF his crookedness
He Is a powerful built man, and as slip
perry aud dangerous q criminal as eve.
went without his Just deserts. Captatr
Roome is naturally elated over catching
the fellow again.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-03-26
FALSE REPORTS
Devised and Circulated for an Obvious
Purpose,

Devised and Circulated for an obyIOui
Purpose.
There was no indicted Republican
cleared of the charge of illegal voting in
the United States Court yesterday there
was no session Of the Court, The Regttel
yesterday referred to the disagreement
Of the jury in the Cunningham case in
a way which made many ofthe Jurors very
angry. The purpose Of the false reports
printed is apparent. The desperate De
moCraCy being unable to convict the in
dicted parties fairly propose by using
the Register to prevent fair trials. That
paper says the Cunningham jury stood
nine for conviction to three for acquittal
THIS Is false. There were five juror
who voted on every ballot, including
the last, for acquittal. Consequently
the Registers names OF the three who
voted, that way are entitled to just ai
much confidence Us the rest OF the para
graph, which is all:deliberately false.
There was u juror on a former case
who said in tho jury roomi u am q
Democrat, and ! am in for ConViCtinl
these Republicans" No such rankly
partisan remark as that was ever made
by q Republican juror.
Court meets again this morning. Sew
eral cases are set for to-day.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-03-26
Tho neymunn brewery Electric Light.

Mr.. W. A. Cadugan, superintendent
for Stern & Silverman, Of Pittsburgh,
sole agents in this section OF the country
for the Edison Electric Light Company,
who has been here experimenting the
putting in aud starting Of n Of the
latest improved and most complete
plants ever turned out by the Edison
Company, at the Reymann brewery,
left for home last evening. The plant
was completed and the current turned
into the lamps for the first time satur-
day night. Everything worked like q
charm. Hardly an adjustment was nee
essary, so smoothly did everything
run. Yesterday q number Of bust:
ness men and others called and
witnessed tho workings OF the
plant. Over ten miles Of wire was used
In wiring the establishment the wire Is
OF the latest patent, being impervious to
dampness. 1t is not at all Improbable
that several other large industrial estab.
llshments hero will put In their own
Edison plants,