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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1889-04-10
some Sailors Are Small People.

Little bright eyes said to her father
the other evening:
Papa. sailors must be very small
"Why, my dear?''
"Why, heard of one who was flogged
for sleeping in his watch. "-[Plttsburgh
Gazette,
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who aths Lady /. Was.

There Is nothing like having things
clearly understood. A Western paper
remarks:
John Smith and lady are registered
at the Hotel de Broncho. We believe
that we violate no confidence when we
state that the lady Is his wife. "-[Chi-
cago Tribune,
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PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
BELVIDERE DiVIsTON
Trains for Ne,g York and Philadelphia

80 ~o Vt" "ss" F"stn@efphfd
and after Dec: 18th, 1888
Leave Manunka Chunk 700 and I0l M and
1920, $40 and e;sOpm.
Leave Belyidere 705 and 10. 90 IN, and i227
S.22 ana 6,S6 M,
Leave fhlilipsburg 1926 and 1916 m, and co.
~ anu Nv NJ
Leave rrehchI0wn lob and Ills, m, SO, 4.E7
1.Sz M.
Leave riemington 1oO M. IL 40 and 4.45 D m.
arrive Lanbertvilie SiS m. 1.2S and 5.1S p M
Leave LampeTtviie 100, $50 and II 80, a M
z.oo, o.oo, ana s.0o M
hrrlss trenton 100 anu S,eS m, and 1928, 242
D ~, ane oSu m:
arrive pn !, hensington) slb and 1858
~ hs anu z 81 TX, 20 anu sao
nd I, * - oo ~ .Droao ssreet staton) s4S
anu 40 = III ~, ~ S.ov, t.SS and y4s pm.
ArTive New YORK, wa Trenton, 800 and 1910
H. z,iV' SOU, o.oo, ana iO.So IN.
Trains from Philadelphia and Nesv York
Leave New York via Trenton On >, No
90 800 and 5,lo n M, e'' '-V, wv M
Leave PliiiadeInhia fKens;nst.,, ~ ko = AZ ,,,k
m, 1853, $50, and 5.35 D M '''O' .A..o
Leave Philadelphia broad Street station, &. So
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lyon say he called you liara"
Yes, an unmitigated iiar.n
And you didn't resent it?"
No: how could I, Ny grandfather
Md iseart disease. and II Va t d. 8,
- "a xcstcd. .irndK
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How shs raoe should Be waahea.

PhilanthropIc Gent: "Do you ever
wash your facet"
Mendicant: !" wash It every morning
with great regularity, SIR"
r. Gent: II would advise you to wash
u with soap. too."
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Improved Use for PMS.

A farmer In the West being visited by
robbers, and having no shot for his gun
for their appropriate reception, put In
box Of pills.
The outside application resulted in
the death OF one Of the intruders and the
serious wounding of another.
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or Corset,s Fatal,

"Dr. Schlieman says the women OF
prehistoric Greece undoubtedly wore
corsets."
Eyes, my dear, and 1t ought to teach
you O lesson"
How 80, hubby7"
"Why, every last one Of 'em is dead"
That's so. hadn't thought Of that. Z"
-[Chicago News.
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A Geometrlcai Joke.

"Well, now. Mary, the cook has left
u.s." said she In deep distress, "and
what sort Of shape are we in nowf"
I'm the shape OF polygon. he re-
paragrapher and had never got off good
thing so impromptu before.--[Judge.
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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-04-03


than he thinks.
MIR. jackson, more seriously wounded
than any passenger, was standing on the
platform of the car when he was suddenly
fitted from his feet and thrown, he knows
not where. When he came 70 there were
people around him bathing his wounds.
just how Green was killed Will never 0e
known. II Is supposed he was standing IN
the passageway Of the cab and attempted
10 Jump out that way instead OF through
the window. His engineer was Oiling the
engine, as was Engineer Anderson his
engine.
Preliminary steps were taken last night
looking 10 an investigation which IL Is
hoped may end In the punishment of the
guilty person or persons II such there be,
Absolutely nothing could be learned last
night as 70 whom blame could be attached
unless II is the freight brakeman and
Short. IL was claimed that Short could not
fix the signal lights and that the brakeman
left the switch open. However, this may
he all settled by the Inquest which will be
held to-day. There being no coroner at
present Jndge Sanders will act as coroner.
lie summoned a Jury consisting of q. A.
DOnnelly, William Luray, q. w. fleischer,
Ky. Zeigler, Joseph Wilmer, and Sig Levy,
and after having viewed the remains Of the
three unfoTtunates adjourned 10 meet to-
day In Sennett's undertaking rooms.
IL was over three hours from the time of
the accident until the body OF the unknown
man could be removed from between the
ears where he was fastened. IL Is supposed
he was stealing ride 70 Helena as was the
other tramp. Their bodies with that OF
young Green were placed In baggage car
and brought 10 Helena where they will be
inferred unless the relatives of Green wish
10 have other disposition made of his body.
lie was unmarried and came 10 Helena
from Baltimore. Md. lie had his life In
sured for s2, 900, but whether he had let his
policy expire is not known.
The wreck occurring on the Wickes
branch will delay travel for awhile, but as
the cars and engines are on the tracks they
can be moved sooner than II they had been
derailed. The main track Ia clear and the
passenger last night WAS not delayed for
any great length OF time. The mail was
transferred from the broken mall coach "a
another car and brought back TO Helena.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-04-03
The Harris Robbery Investigation.

GREAT FALLS, April 2-ISpecial to the
Independent. lat the examination OF }.
q. Hunt to-day for alleged completely In
the burglary at Harris store last Noyem.
Der the court room was crowded TO excess.
Cou ty Attorney Taylor prosecuted and
Messrs Leslie a Brady appeared for the
defense. Ormand, known by the nick name
Of Red" was the principal witness. lie
admitted that he entered Harris store
twice and carried of valuable goods. Both
times he said he did so at the instlgation oi
Hunt, 10 whom he gave most OF the goods,
receiving for the first burglary s25. Or.
mond said that he heard that a warrant
was out for his arrest and accordingly he
fed from here TO the Pacific coast Other
witnesses we're called, but their testimony
was mostly irrelevant and trivial. The
case was adjourned until tomorrow.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-04-03
CUTE BOULANGER.
The Doughty Frenrhmsn. Fearisg Arrest
| EIees From France.

The Doughty Frenehmsn. Fearing Arrsst,
fIees From France.
PARIS. April 2-The installation OF the
new procurer-general has been fixed for
Thursday. immediately after assuming
his duties he will be requested by the gov.
eminent 20 institute proceedings against
Boulanger.
The lchamber OF deputies, by vote Of 3O6
10 236, has rejected the senate's proposal to
prosecute snmmarily all the papers guilty
OF libelling government officials.
La Conc0rde says that Gen. B0ulanger,
being warned yesterday that the govern
ment was preparing for a coup, arranged so
that he should not fall into the government
trap and left the city. The police are
mystified. "rhe general" adds the Con-
corde, will appear when duty requires
HIM. II Ii our Impression he has hidden
himself temporarily, perhaps In Brussels" |"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-04-03
AFiourine MIu forror BENTON

FoRT BESroS, April 2.-lSpecisl to the
Independent Arrangements were closed
with eastern parties to-i light for the eree-
tion Of Touring mill at once at this place
The mill will be roller process, capable Of
seyenty-hye barrels per day. The site is
located near the wool warehouse, and the
mill will be running by July l. This en-
terprise will be- great convenience ~
farmers in Fergus, Cascade, and Choteau
counties, ana will be literally patrOnized.
A large party of immigrants from Ohio
and Iowa arrived to-day, and are being
shown over the country adjoining by Nc
Glnness, OF the Manitoba road Every
train from the east brings Its quota OF i'm
migrants seeking Montana homes.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-04-03

wAsHIsGToN. April 2.-Robert j.
Fisher, to-day nominated to be assistant
commissioner of patents, was born at
York, Pa, and is 40 years of age. In 1859
Fisher began the practice OF law in Chica-
go, in which he continued until his APP
pointment as fourth assistant examiner In
the patent Office in 1875. Since that time
he has passed through every grade OF the
service by successive promotions, includ.
ing that OF examiner In chief OF the board
of appeals, which p0sitio he now holds.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-04-03

Sun RIVER, April 2-ISpecial to the In
dependent l-Chas. IiAlbert, Frenchman,
was arrested this morning at 81. Peters
Mission on the charge OF assault with at.
tempt TO commit rape, The charge was
made by Antoine Auze, the husband Of the
woman assaulted, who alleged the offense
was committed on Monday, during bis
absence from home. The preliminary ex-
animation this afternoon resulted Ia the
prisoner being bound over for the action OF
the grand Jury In the sum Of $500.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-04-03
THE LOST SCOUTS.
Tho First Party Returned. But Two Others
Now Out


LIVINGSTON, April Especial to the
Independent About three weeks ago
scout named Wilson and one soldier was
sent on a ten days tour through the Yel-
lowstone park on snowshoes by Command
ant Harris at Camp Sheridan 10 see II there
were any poachers In the park killing
game or defAclng the formation. Three
weeks elapsed aud nothing was heard from
them. The commandant at Camp Sheri-
dan, fearing that they had fallen through
the Ice In the Yellowstone, or into some
extinct geyser crater, started relief party
In search OF them Saturday. Sunday after.
noon the wanderers returned all right,
though IL Is said they suffered severely
from cold and hunger before a place OF
shelter was reached. as they could make
but slow progress on account Of the deep
snow. A courier has been dispatched in
search OF the relief party and will probably
overtake them at Norris Geyser basin.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-04-03
GERMAYY's GOOD SHIPS.
The Vessels Ordered To Samoa To Keplacs
the Wrecked Vessels.

The Vessels Ordered to Samoa to Replace
the Wrecked Vessels.
WASHINGTON, April 2-The German
vessels Speiber and Alexandriene, which
are now on the way TO Samoa to replace
the wrecked vessels, are very formidable Q
ships, and at long range fighting would
have decided advantage over the Ameri-
can vessels, owing to their superior arma-
ment and speed. The corvette Alexan-
driene is built of wood, iron and steel, Of
2,S7S tons burden. She Is OF fifteen knots
speed and her armament is made up Of
twelve fiye-and-ons- half inch four ton
breech-loading rifles, two three-and-one-
half inch four revolving cannon and torpe-
do tube and equipment The Speiber Is q
new cruiser OF the composite type, I, 100
tons burden, fourteen and One-half knots
speed, and armed with riiled four and
one. half inch Krupp, four Hotchkiss re-
yolvlng cannon. and two torpedo tubes.
Neither Of the vessels Is armOred, but 1t
will be noted their speed Ia fifty per cent
greater than the American vessels ordered
~ Samoa and their guns Of greater range.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-04-03
Gut Him To Piecsa.

TESARKAsA, Ark, April IA farmer
named $. W. wilkins, who lives near
Marshall, Tex, was called away two weeks
ago from home and on his return found
that man in his employ named Sutton
and his wife had decamped. lie started TO
find them and located them near Texark.
ana. The wr0nged husband dashed into
their room, brandlshing huge knife, with
which he attacked the destroyer OF his
home and literally cut him TO pieces VIII
kins escaped
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-04-03
National Capital Notes.

wAsnISGToS, April 2.-The state de-
partment has been otiiclally informed that
Sir Julian Pauncefort, the new British
minister TO the United States, will sail for
New York April IL.
The change In the Offices Of treasurer and
assistant treasurer at New York will neces-
sitate the counting OF all the moneys and
securities In both Offices. This work II one
Of great magnitude, and 1t will take at least
four weeks " accomplish the task.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-04-03
These Were Confirmed.

WASHINGTON, April 2.-The senate In
executive session confirmed all the nomina-
tions OF all the dele ates to the South
American conference; also the nomina-
tons OF William Y. Wharton as assistant
secretary of state and l.. Bradford Prince
10 be governor OF New Mexico. The naval
promotions sent ~ the senate to-day by
the president were also confirmed; also
George II. Shields, of Missouri, 10 be as
siHtant attorney general; Robert j. Fisher,
OF Illinois, 10 be assistant commissioner OF
patents.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-04-03
Naval onIeers Promoted.

WASHINGTON, April 2.-The president
sent the following nominations 10 the SEN
ate to-day: Robert J. Fisher, OF Chicago,
TO be assistant commissioner Of patents,
vice Robert B. Vance. resigned. Navy
appointments: Commander Bartlett j.
Cromwell. 10 be captain; Lieutenant-C Com
mander George r. Durand, 10 be COM
mander: Lieut.. Will Sebree, 10 be lieuten-
ant-commander: Lieut.. Morris l.. Wood,
Junior grade, TO be lieutenant; Ensign Jas.
H. GlennOn, 10 be lieutenant, junior grade;
Commander John w. Phillip, 70 be cap
tain; Lieut. Commander Francis M. Bar
ber, % he commander; Lieut.. David
Daniels. Junior grade, to be lieutenant;
Ensign Harry X. Knapp, TO be lieutenant.
Junior grade; passed Assistant Paymaster
Josiah X. Stanton, to be paymaster; AS
slstnnt Paymaster Thomas j. COwie, TO be
passed paymaster; Second-Lieut. Harry K.
White, OF the marine corps, TO be first
lieutenant
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KILLED A SAILOR.

serious Charges Against u Captais and
His Mates.
New YORK. April 2.-Slx sailors, in
charge OF q detective, appeared before
United States Commissioner Shields to-day
and charged Capt Hackster and Mates
Beyerdge and Campbell OF the bark St.
Andrews with numbering one OF the crew
named Elias Nelson, Norwegian. The
men said they left London Feb. II and
shortly after that the captain and two
mates began 10 treat Nelson most bru.
tally. They beat him with marlin spikes
and knocked him down with blocks OF
wood. lie died March 20 and was buried
ut sea by the other sailors on the vessel.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-04-03
Oar Relation. win cannda.

WASHINGTON, April 2.-The special SEN
ate committee on our relations with Cana
da, charged with the duty Of making an
investigation OF the commercial features Of
the subject, will meet IN chicago Tor THIS
puIpose MAY 8, and thence take a trip
probably over the Northern and Canadian
Pacific railroads. The members OF the
committee are Hoar, Allison, Hale, Dolph,
Pugh, Butler aud Voorhees,.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-04-03
Che Killed Harry w. King.

OMAHA. April 2-The case of the state
against Elizabeth Beechler, charged with
the murder OF Harry w. King, Jr., In this
city November last, was called to-day.
There was large crowd present, among
whom were number OF ladies. The day
was consumed In an effort ~ secure Jury,
which was accomplished when court ad-
iOurned.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-04-03

NEW York. April 2-The failures for
the first quarter Of 1889, as reported by X.
g, Dun N Co.'s mercantile agency, number
s,29S, as against 2, ,qSs for the corresponding
three months of 1884. The liabilities for
the first quarter of 1889 are s42, $50, 900, as
against 3a,sSb,OOO for the first quarter In
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-04-03
tn. Girl Mnn nu.r cu..

New YORK. April 2.-In the court Of
common pleas to-day Miss Clara lotion
secured verdict OF $4,000 against Cassius
X. Reed, the proprietor OF the Hoffman
House, In n suit for $1,000 for breach OF
promise and seduction under promise OF
marriage, ana abortion.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-04-03
A I,laze Near Milling.

BILLINGS, April 2. Especial 70 the
independent. Yesterday afternoon the
milk ranch owned by Joseph Parque, six
miles below town on the river bank, was
totally destroyed by fire; loss sI,5OO. In
sured In the City OF London and Home
Mutual for $500.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-04-03
rhi..s. ssrnr. n suar.,

New HAVEN, April 2.-Thieyes broke
into the old state house last night and car
ried away the sword OF Admiral Foote. 1t
Is presentation sword, studded with pre-
cious stones, and Is valued at $4,000.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-04-03
The Culinary R.cor,i

NEW YORK, April 2-Bill Birch, the
well known minstrel, died near Melrose,
Westchester county, to-day.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-04-03
Dr. McCo.b DyIny

PRINCETON, N. j., April 2.-Dr. McCosh
the venerable ex-presldent Of Princeton
college, Is lying critically III OF pneumonia.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-12-28

TARIFF NOTES.

Between 1870 and 1850. the woolen
mills In this country decreased by o56
In 1867 there were sc. 1000, 900 sheep
east Of the Mississippi river; now there
are ls.000.000. More protection. len
sheep
A good story was recently told TO q
Harvard audience by William Lloyd
Garrison. "When was in London late.
ly," said he, like every other American
went and ordered some suits Of clothes.
As my money was not protected. the
tailor was very glad to take it in ex-
change for his clothes Not only that,
but he solicited my patronage after !
should return to America replied that
thought the duty would make the I'M
portation price prohibitory. Not at all,
said the tailor. You see, send you two
invoices; one to show to the custom
house, and the other to pay me by"
Men who envy the very moderate house
rents which Europeans pay, in compari.
son with the inhabitants of the United
States, forget the effect of the tariff In
enhancing the cost Of the materials.
If q man wants to use imported marble
In building his house, he has to nay 5t
per cent. advance on it to the treasury.
The lumber for his house is taxed So PEI
1000 feet. Screw nails and hinges get
off with q modest 40 per cent each.
Paint costs cents pound additional
for tariff taxes. States are admitted to
this country after paying Is per cent. id
valorem. Common window glass has ia
pay as high as sc. ID per cent. Of its value.
In this way tho cost Of house Is made
to reach q very handsome sum.
The old lcaden statue question haa
turned up in New York again in some
what different guise, Messra Tiffany
& Co. imported lot Of bronze statues
and staruettes from Europe. AS objecta
of art these were dutiable at rate of lC
per cent. The collector, however, classed
them as manufactures Of copper and
promptly "sassed" them with a duty OF
As per cent. Tiffany & Co. appealed tc
the circuit court of the United States,
which gave judgment in their favor.
The collector carried the matter to the
supreme court Of the United States. The
supreme court promptly wanted to know
who cast the statues, mechanics or ar
fists? mechanics, from the designs Of
artists" said Tiffany. "Then," said tn.
supreme court. with great solemnity
"they must be manufactures of copper
and, therefore, the rate is IS per cent"
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-12-28
THINGS WORTH REMEMBERING.

That it 10 dangerous to stand near . tall
tree or spire during thunder storm.
That the Southwest corner Of The cellar il
the "cyclone safety point"
That thsrs 10 no medicine 30 universally
applicable to sickness - fresh air and
sunshine.
That blowing out the gas before retiring il
funny-to everybody except the one who
tries It.
That you may swear as hard ~ you please,
but it will not remove grease spots.
That the Wisconsin Central is the most
papular line between Minneapolis and
St. Paul aud Milwaukee and Chicago.
That it's fast train leaves Minneapolis
daily At 6.25, p. NJ, St.. Paul at 7.l5. r. H.,
with through Pullman sleepers, arriving
in Milwaukee At 7.27 and Chicago at
go the following morning, serving
breakfast in dining car.
That before starting on trip always get
information from some reliable Ticket
Agent. and that nowhere will it be more
cheerfully given than 1t the City Ticket
Offices Of the Wisconsin Central, No. 10
Nicoliet House Block. Minneapolis, and
l82 Fest Third street, corner OF tackson,
St. Paul. Address letters TO Cbas. T..
Dixon. Acting City passenger and Ticket
Agent. st. Paul, FIJI Anson, General
Northwestara Passenger Agent, Mime
spills, or Louis Eekstcin, Assistant Con
erAl 9..~eas.r aud Ticket Agent, Nil
waukse, ssss
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-12-28
SOUTHERN EXCURSION RATES,

& Round trip-sWiater Tourist Tickets to
Jackson Tennessee, Jackson aud McComb
City, Mississippi, and Hammond, New Dr.
leans, jennings, Lake Charles, Louisiana
vood 10 return June lst, 1897, will be ON
sale on aud after Nov. l. Parties going
south for health, pleasure or in search VI
southern home, should first read what the
ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD has to
ssy , in their now pamphlets, entitled 'South-
cru Home seekers Guide. and "Farmers
and Fruit-Growers Guide to McComb City,
Mississippi. These pamphlets will be mail
ed tree, on application to the undersigned,
1T Manchester, Iowa.
J.F. MERRY, Asst. Gen. Pass. Agt.