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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-30
SOME NEW TAScoTT STORIES.
Three Different Versions I'm One Day of
the Great Murder Mystery.

| tnc treat Murder Mystery.
CHICAGO, Sept 2s.-Three brand new
IascOtt stories made their appearance TO
day They all purport to solve the mys-
tery OF Millionaire Snell's murder, but
agree only in conveying the Impression
that TascOtt was not the real criminal. The
most important OF the three narratives
quotes a. authority an alleged well-known
lawyer, whose name is withheld. Hssavs
be was consulted professionally the day
atter the murder BY one Of the two men
VINO DID the killing, James Gillian, an eN-
convict nov dead TascOtgs connection
win TIE case 10 explained 10 this version
~ Tue statement that Gillian had hidden
his piundsr In TascOtt's room during the
latter absence from the city. The seusa-
tlonal feature OF the story Is the unonaii-
nr1 statement that Gillian, on his death
Otd AZ the county hospital six
months ago, made a full confession
ot the crime 70 Father K Sullivan,
OF 81 Jailoth's Catholic church. Dramatic
alleged details IS 10 Father SullivAn's
nofror stricken appearance after learning
the secret are given. accompanied By de-
sctip0Ohs OF the holy peace that immedi-
convict -
Father Sullivan was seen 10 dav and
emphaticaliy denied the story one Of the
Other two stories Is that the millionaire
hired by q mysterious third party, The
thlrd tale Ia 10 the effect that professional
burglars, whose identity is not even hinted
Al, killed Smell accideDtIy in the course OF
snet t professional Occupa ion, and
have since disposed of Tascoif. aeainsf
Mnom suspicion was uujustly directed.
nne trimmings Of this article are that
aseott was an illegitimate son; that after
ne tragedy he was hidden for months IN
his mothers house, disguised As a servant
slri, and was taken by her 70 the Pacifc
coast Ibe conclusion Is In the nature of a
vague suggestion that he was subsequently,
killed ~ the real criminals in Alaska
I0nlght the Gillian story was exploded
even more thoroughly than IL had ben bV
rAther sullivan. The sergeant at the Wet
Lake street police station showed by refer
snee 10 bis records that the man said TO |
nave confessed the murder was az the time |
OF the crime safe under lock and rev In a |
cell many miles away from the mansion OF |
the iil-fAted millionaire.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-30
CONCLAyE OF THE KNIGHTS.
The Parade at Washington 10 be tn
Largest on Record.

The Parade at Washington 10 be the
Largest on Record.
WASHINGTON, Sept 29.-1he twenty
fourth trienniaI conclave of Knights
Templar, Jurisdiction of the United States.
will begin in this city one week from to-
morrow. In the grand parade il is esti
mated there will be 10000 men in line, or
more knights Templar than ever before
marched in line on one occasion, and ex
ceeding by 1000 the number in line at the
last conclsve at ST. Louis. All parts of the
United States will be represented either by
grand Communicates or subordinate com
mAnderies. Several Canadian preceptOrit 8
will be in line and fully $50 cities will have
separate bodies in line. The parade will
be reviewed by President Harrison, who
will occupy a stand erected in front of the
white house Another stand will be erect
ed for the grand master of the encamp-
ment, Charles ROOme. OF New York, who
will also review the Knights.
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MILES CITY, Sept 29--[Specfal 70 the
Independent IA confidence man has jn 50
entered politics in this county. he has not
taken part before from the fact that he fn-
isbed . ninety-cay sentence on Thurs
day last. He presented himself a. q demo-
erSt At Terry and attempted 70 maze q
speech, but was prevented by the demo
crats- The republicans made much OF Il,
aud subsequently, it was discovered that be
was working for the republican commit
tee- Tue matter has become personal in
several instances and feeling is high.
Candidates and workers are now return
ing from the country districts, the demo-
crets feeling very good over the outlook.
In this city the democrats are con6dent
and have good prospects Of Carrying the
M ilority OF their ticket. The total regie
tratlOn OF Custer county 10 ], $50
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-30

SPOKANE FALLS, Sept 2a.-[Special to
the independently Dick Morando and j.
Zirkle, carpenters, fell from the third story
of new building for cracker factory
yesterday, distance of fifty feet. ZirkIe's
head was cut and he was badly bruised.
Morando had i've ribs broken and IL Is
thought he is fat-lly injured. The acci-
dent was eansed Oy the breaking of the
scaffold.
j. Delong. delirious from fever at the
Hospital of the Sacred Heart, broke
goblet, and with piece Of glass deIiber-
ately cut his throat, iDfiicting a frightful
cash and severing the jugulsr vein. The
flow Of blood was slight, but be died in q
few minutes from exhaustion
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An Entertainment At Elkborn,

ELKHoRS. Sept 2e.-[Special 10 the In
dependent. IA hop was given here last
night at the Metropolitan by Mr. Thos. j i.
Kendregan. which proved very pleasant
affair During the evening an orchestra,
composed OF local talent, under the leader
ship of Robert Kelly, discoursed sweet
music The youth and beauty Of the
neighborhood was well represented. and
the affair thoroughly enjoyed by all.
During the evening an elegant repast was
served
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-30
REPUBLICANS FALL OUT.


A Plot to Injure Democrat which FAiisd
of Its Purpose
GREAT FALLS, Sept 2s--lSpeciAl 70
the independent IA sensation has been
caused by the failure Of republican plot
to iDjure Pat Sweeney, the democratic can
didate for sheriff. The scheme has resulted
in his hearty endorsement by the present
sheriff, Downing, who Is q republican.
The facts elected show that Judge Race, the
present republican candidate for clerk Of
the district court, ined. about a year ago, q
man named McClurdie, $50. and never paid
the fine over to the county treasury. No
official record was made By him OF the hne.
This affair has embittered the fight be-
tween Race and Hamilton, who are both
republican candidates
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-30

DENVER, sept % Gov. Cooper has sd-
dressed communication to Attorney
General Jones, instructing him to immedi-
ately bring suit against Collier sS Cleve-
land, state printers. Lawrence & Co, state
stationery contractors, and Graham d
Weber. furniture contractors, and their
boBdsmen, for the purpose of recovering
money they are alleged to have received
from the state in excess of contract prices
The contractors, together, with the secre-
tary of state, were recently indicted for
conspiracy TO defrsud the state. The
amount illegally received is in the neigh
borhood of $4,000.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-30

The first news Of the big fire IN Butte
received here was TO the effect that the
store, BAbcOck's. leading dealer in gents
furnishing goods and furs, was destroyed
Later it was found the damage was mostly
from water. which fs fully covered By In
srrance- The Helena store Will still carry
the largest. BObbiest and best stock Of
goods in Its particular line ia Montana
while the Butte store Will be put Ia shape
Ae rapidly as men and money can do H.
The stock Of hats 20 settle election bsts
and nne furs for the ladies' is still intact
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-30

Sir william Gull says that when tagged
out BY professional work be recruits bis
strength by eating rAisins, and not by
drinking wine or brandy
Another good saying from the same
source: A pint of warm water, taken on
an empty stomach in the morning, is the
safest and surest Of all remedies for habit
usi constipation II dissolves the fecsl
matter and stimulates peristAltic acton.
thereby giving q normal action without
pain. III the tongue il coated, squeeze 3
lemon into the water and drink without
aUeqranfnu
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-30
Miners Injured at Sand conI..

GREAT FALLS. Sept. 29.-[Special to the
Independent lin Sand Coulee, yester-
day, an accident occurred in the coal
mine Two men were put in charge of ex
plosives, and in Withdrawing the tampIng
needle IL struck q sulphur ball in the coal,
causing the charge to explode. Four men
were injured Alexander Bell loses an
eye; John Blum and Michael Tuohy were
severely hurt and q Finlander was badly
burned. This is the first serious accident
at The mines
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-30
Preparinx for Rnsines..

WAsHIN6ToS, Sept. 2e.-Most of the for
eign delegates 10 the International Ameri-
can congress have reached Washington and
will have an informal conference with TIE
delegates of the United States to morrow,
for the purpose OF talking over an order
of business before the formal organization
Wednesday. At II o'clock Wednesday the
delegates on the part of the United States
Will have conference with the secretary
% state and receive his instructions.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-30
After the civil Service commi..,oner.-

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29.-The Post will
10 morrow publish a story editorially in
which il charges the civil service commits
sioners with persistently violating the law,
and asserts its ability to prove the charge
before congressional investigating COM
mittee. 1t charges that three-fOurths of
the clerks employed by the commission
were not required to pass an examination;
that one OF the clerks gave out or sold ex-
animation papers. and that the matter was
brought To the attention of President Cleve-
land by Commissioner Oberly, but hushed
up for reasons personal TO Commissioner
LYMAN
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-30
Iho.. Enr,t.h In,..tment..

CHICAGO. Sept 2s.-A dispatch from
Minneapolis says C. A Pillsbury was
interviewed regarding the story Of the
British syndicste's purchases He had
heard there wss an option on the Wash
burn mills, but thought it would take q
great deal OF money to get them. The
manager st the Carg1ll system of elevators
refused 10 talk on the matter and the man
sger Of the Vanduseu and Star systems Of
elevators said they hal not been sold.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-30

MILES CITY, Sept. 29.-ISpeciaI to the
Independent ben Mason, of Powder
River, while picking burs out of the tail OF
large stallion at his ranch, was kicked
square in the face. His nose was broken
and his face badly cut He is now in the
city receiving medical aid
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-30
TIRED OF THE BATTLE
Canadian Pacific Msgnstes About 10 Nal
Peace with American Roads

Canadian FacluC hAEnstte ADoaA " M .0
Peace with A American Roads
MONTREAL. Sept. 29.-Sir George Ste
phens and Sir Donald Smith have left here
for New York and freely stated oD the
streets that their journey 10 made TO con-
suit the other directors Of the ST. Paul,
Minneapolis & Manitoba railroad, with .
view to forming an alliance with IL and
the Northern Pacific. Union Pacific and
Canadian Pacific in order to control all
the trsfhc north Of Oregon. IL is stated If
this alliance is concluded soon. the route,
which has long formed q disturbing ele-
meut to the other Pacific and western roads
roads will, in the future, work in harmony
with them. A railroad man, not favorable
to the Canadian Pacific, speaking OF the
proposed deal, said: This has been
brought about by the hostile attitude of
western roads and threatened legislation
against the Canadian Pacific and its 800"
which has been steadily en-
upon the traffic Of American
Ii the alliance Is made IL 10
probable restrictive legislation will not be
asked for
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-30
Found in a Pool of Blood.

BosToN, sept. 2s.-The body of Mrs.
Catherine Hennessy was found this morn
ing in pool of blood at the foot OF the
stairs leading 10 her living apartment.
Her husband, boiler maker, has been ar
rested As near as can be learned there
has been considerable trouble between the
couple, both being addicted to drink. One
IF the children says the father struck the
mother with a log of wood. Hennessy
protests his ignorance of the killing.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-30
Experimenting with sorghum Cane.

WAsHINeTOS, Sept 29-Secretary
Rnsk, who has returned from an inspection
of the mills for the manufacture of sugar
from sorghum cane by the new effusion
process, to-day said: 81 do not know that
it has proven a success As yet The gov
eminent chemists stationed ut the mills are
st work to find ways OF improving on the
results which we now get but unless that
can be done l am very doubtful about the
profit of making sugar from sorghum cane.
Three or four chemists. however, are still
hopeful of favorable results"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-30

PARIS, Sept. 29. Exhibition awards
were distributed 70 day. President Carns I
aad Premier Tirsrd made speeches in
which they expressed hearty thanks to
foreign powers and exhibitors who hs d
contributed 10 the great success and bril-
liancy of the exhibition.
Premier Tlrard announced the award of
9O9 grand prizes, 513 gold, $3.50 silver and
s,ozS bronze medals and 500 honorable
menfiorS
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-30

QUEBEC, sept 2s--The inquest into the
cause Of the death OF the victims of the re
cent accident closed yesterday. The YER
diet was that the deaths were the result O,
gross and culpable negligence on the psr,
OF the federal officers of Canada in no,
building q buttress as recommended nv ~
city engineer in $50
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-30
GaNe HlnsaIfIn.

COLUMBUS, sept. 2e.-Robert P. Holii-
day, the oefaulting cashier of the First Ma
tioual bank Of Mount Gilesd, who has been
in hiding fort the past four weeks. surren-
dered himself to United States authorities $
here to-day. and the bond for his appearance
was fixed a. SIS 600. which he could not give.
He Is charged with embezzling $50 0O0
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nnurl... s.tI. ro-a.x

WASHINGTON, Sept. -. Fred Douglass,
the new United States minister to Hayti.
will leave this city on the ii O'Clock train
to morrow morning for New York, where
he will Immediately board the United
States steamer kearsarge. which will con-
vey him 70 Hayu.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-30
Billings Again Found cuIIty.

WATERLOO. Ia, Sept. S9-Lawyer
Billings was to-day again found guilty Il
the ceath Of handsome young W. L. Kings
ley, the alleged paraDour OF Billings wife.
This was the second trial The verdict is
murder in the second degree, with . pen
atty of imprisonment for At least ten yeaEs.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-30

BosToS, Sept. S0.-A table compiled
from dispatches from the managers OF the
IesdiDg clearing houses in the United
States shows the gross exchanges for the
week ended sept = were 81, OO2, I25, 76S, an
Increase OF 81 .-sr cent a. compared with
the corresponding week Of last year.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-30

CALEDONIA. MINI, September p. -
Sprague's block, occupied BY stores. bank
and the Argus Office. and two buildings on
the opposite side OF the street. were de-
stroyed by FIRE to-day. The losses sggre-
gate 50, 900, with light insurance
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Killed Will. Crossing N. r.,

GARRErIsvILLE. Ohio, Sept 2s-AIIen
ChAlker, . farmer, and bis two daughters,
while crossing railway track In q buggy.
were struck by Q train. ChaIker ana on
daughter have died, and the other is no,
expected TO recover NV
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-30

BELeADE, Sept. 29.-Ex QGeen Natalie
arrived to-day Her presence was totally
ignored By government oficiAls. but she
was received most enthusiastically by the
Gro Eds that thronged the streets through
which abe passed.
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Po.,.Ic,.rs. NAV str,..-

LONDON, Sept 2e--The postal clerks
held two large mass meetings here To. day
and formally protested against the rate OF
pay they are receiving and the treatmep,
have decided to form q union and a striks
will probably follow unless their griev
Rueas ara adiusfad
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-30

reached Its maximum several years ago
and has been on the decline ever since.
The number of the banks, however, Is
steadily on the increase, and the growth
ID chiefly In the west.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-30

PTrrsBURs. Sept 29-Capt w. r
Jones, general manager Of the Edgar
Thompson Steel Works. died last night Of
injuries received In the accident at those
works
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-30
A JeaIou. Lover. Crime.

BALTIMORE. Sept 81. FrieZe, aged
%. shot and fatally wounded Miss George
Stone, with whom be had been keeping
company. because she went out walking
with another fellow.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-30

1og lneAL va VI III
unlaundried shirts was d 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, thera is no money In
them for us, because how much
money can be made ont of a
garment when sold at popular
prices of Doc 75c. 80. 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.
Eut the wonder of the I'm
laundried Shirt age" is cur 80
CENT production New York
mills muslin, 22OO linen bosoms,
cut 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's Cloth
ing. The ladies of Helena will
tell you where to find the best
assortment, and any one you
speak to 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 kits and Jer-
seys; several shades, in ages
from 2 1-2 to 10. 1t is our aim
this season to capture the trade
of all, from the cheapest to the
finest grades. We show line
of good wash satinetts as low
as S1.75, and have them as fine
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 the
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 $2S as a merchant tailor will
sell you for $50. As friendly
''tip," We say give them a trial
In weeks time We hope 10
announce our stock all in, and
then all who have not called
will be guilty of 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, 1889-09-30

LONDON sept 2s.-MOst Rev. Geo. POr-
Ter. Catholic archbishop OF Bombay, Il
dead
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1889-01-16
In the District Court.
OF THE
STATE OF NEVADA,
IN AED FOR
0rmsby County.
In the matter Of tho estate of
Jane Z. ThemPssH,
Bscearea.


Netice fer publication Of tiHs ar-
pointed fer proving will, etc. Pursuant
to an order of c fc Coart Eede ca the
7tb day Of January, 4. 3, 1889, nstice is
hereby givca that Thursday, the 18th
day of January, 4. D. less. ct 10 s'cleck
a. 4. sf said day, ct the Cezrt-reena Of
said Court. ut the Csrrt-keEse, ia the
city of Carson, esunty Of ernasey, have
been appointed as the tiEse and place
for proving the Will of said Jane q.
Thsmpson, deceased, and hearing
the application ef PaEl Q. ThoRpscn
for the issuance to hin Of letters testa-
mentary, when and vkere ary person
interested may aPrear ass centcst the
said will, and saay fle csjscticHs iE
writing to the granting CT let rs testa-
nentary te said petitioner
Datea January 2. 1889.
VM. HY DOAAE, Clerk.
JAS. w. ToREEYSoE, Atty for Pc
titioner. ta
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1889-06-26

inconsiderable degree by large in
crease in the local newspapers sent
abroad, together with the immense
circulation of the paper especially
designed for that purpose-''The
Paradise of the Pacific" 1t is to
be hoped that interest in the Islands
will, moreover, receive permanent
advantage from the recent protracted
sojourn here of Mr.. Robert Louis
Stevenson, a prince in contempor-
ary bellies lettreS. In the meantime
it becomes u common duty to culti-
vate a public spirit in the realm,
which will not only inure to local
enterprise, but be attractive to for
eign capital for internal develop.
ment,
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KAMEHAMEH SCHOOLS.

Following is the order of exer-
cises at the Kawaiahao Church,
Thursday evening, June 9th, at
1880 p. Mi
Invocation.
Music. .Tc Dcum.... Buck
Recitation........W What Might Happen
Samuel Mahuka.
Fractions on Fire.
Recitation. The Envious Wren
John Kaluna.
Music. Achieved is the Glorious
Work. ..............H Haydn
Recitation, Moses on Nebo
Robert Fahau.
Blackboard Exercise in Penmauship.
Composition. Early Training
Samuel kauhane.
Music. ic..................B Bright Sparkles
Rapid Calculations.
Indian Club Exercise.
Recitation 80. The Old Clock of Prague
Solomon Mahelona.
Music. The Skylark's Song. .Mendelssohn
Recitation. ........... w nat was IT.!
Isaiah Pahee.
Defamation. n........ Elijah the Prophet
VIM. Rathburn.
Recitation. ................Th The Victory
Jas. Lemon.
Music. ......O Over the Dark Blue Sea
Our Artists at Work.
The Kamehameha Sentinel ......
Observation-Disclosures j. Wise, Editor
Music. Gentle Night. ....Abt
Recitation. The Everlasting Memorial
G. King.
Defamation. Gladstone and Bessemer
5. Kellinoi.
I'OmDOSitlOn
The Royal Line of Kamehameha
w. Spencer.
Music. He, Watching Over Israel
.............. ...... MendelssOhn
Calisthenics.
Music. .lIallelujah Chorus. :. Handel
Samples, of work done in the shops
will be displayed at the exhibition.
The dumb-bells and Indian clubs
to be used in the exercises were
made by the boys.
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PERSONAL.

G. Ernest Thrum, eldest son Of
Mr.. Thomas G. Thrum, leaves on
the bark G. d. Bryant on Saturday
for the States to be absent about
three months. This is Ernest's first
trip from the islands, and he de-
serves it, for he has closely applied
himself to business for several years
past. Hope he will have good
time.
James G. White, son of Mr.. John
G. White, survey engineer, also
leaves on the G. d. Bryant to enter
the Risdon Iron Works for four
years.