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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-05
WANT HEAVY DAMAGES.
The Widow of samuel Verran Sues tn
Butte Railway Company.

The Widow of samuel Verran Sues the
Butte Railway Company.
BUTTE. Sept 4-[Special to the Inde-
peDdehL William Verran, administrator
of the estate of Samuel VeIran, deceased,
thToush his attorney. II. kirkpatrick, to
day nied suit in the district court for
sSO,OJJ damages against the Butte City
Street Railway company. Samuel Verran
is the man who, it will be remembered,
was killed on the evening of the 4th of
July while returning from the Columbia
Garden. by collision caused by 8 Tuna-
way car. The complaint, as filed, states
that the company was guilty OF careless
ness and negligence in not properly grad
ing its tracks, in separating the engine
from the runaway car on a grade, and with
no sufficient provision for preventing IL
from running away IL further alleges
carelessness and ineompetency on the part
Of the employees in not setting the brakes
properly. The statement is made that
Samuel Verran left widow and four chill
dren who were wholly dependent on his
arm for their support, and ask an
award Of SSO. 900 for their benefit
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A $500 .oeO claim Bourht for s7so-


Mr.. James steel, administrator of the es.
tate Of the late Ben Holladsy, sold at pub
lie auction in front of the courthouse at
Portland on Aug, 26, says the Oregonian,
the claim OF Holiday against the govern
ment OF $4,000 for Indian depredarOns
committed on his overland stage durir the
time the Ted skins were so troublesome.
Gen. Rufus Ingalls,, executor of the estate
Uf MIS-. Esther Holiday, purchased the
claim for $50, and will endeavOr to get
something cot OF IL for Ben and Linda
Holiaday. The original claim of HolladRy
presented the government Was for $500 600.
and it is said President Lincoln at that
time promised 10 see that it was paid, but
came to his death before he could do any
thing in the matter. Subse Quentiy the
United States senate reduced the claim 10
$3.50. 900, bat its passage never came to =
vote. At one time the government offered
Ben HOll4day SlO0, 600 for his demand. but
he refused 20 accept the compromise.
Last winter Senator Stewart, Of Nevada,
during VISIT 70 this city, told
Mrs. Esther Hollsday that If she would
present the claim as her own, exclusive of
all other alleged interested persons, the
senate would report q S10O, 900 bill in her
favor, but in the meantime she died Gen
Ingalls, thinks that by putting the matter
before congress in the light that whatever
sum Is appropriated will go 70 the children,
and not the innumerzble creditors OF the
estate, he will yet secure something on il
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MISS0ULA RACES.
The Second Day Of the Meeting Wit
nesses . Large Attendance
and Good Sport.
Red Bird. Sunday. and Jubilee the
Lucky Starters-The Last
Race Unfinished.
Chaos wins the Great Faturity and For-
tuss for A. l.. Scstt the
same Time.

MIssoULA, Sept. 4.-ISpecial 20 the In
dependent I-To-day's races were much
more largely attended than yesterdays,
and the races themselves OF higher stand
ard The day was beautiful and the track
in superb condition
The first race of the day was the Eve
eighths OF mile dash, with six starters.
Monte sold q favOrlte IN the pools and the
men who proposed TO be on the inside said
IL was "sure thing" After half hours
scoring Capt. Merry dropped the nag on
flyers and they were OF in a
bunch. AS they turned the home
stretch, Red Bird, who had but few
hackers among the sports, shot forward
and took the lead over Bingo. who had so
far held it, and though whip and spurs
were piled the Red flyer was not 70 be
oyertaken. He passed under the wire two
lengths ahead; time, l:0S. Mutuals paid
sal IS.
The next race was half mile dash, with
three starters-Sunday, Red Elm and Kitty
Van. The former was a strong favorite
and proved true 70 her hackers. thOughrthe
race was neck and neck almost 10 the wire,
when the fAvorite crowded forward, win
ming By length, Red Elm second; ~. Mu-
tnals paid IS 40.
The mile and One-half dash was next
called, with three starters, jubilee being
the favOrite with the mOneyed men. He
took the lead from the start and nothing
was able TO overhaul him, he coming in On
easy winner. Time, 24A
The event Of the day was the special
trot, three in five, with Maud Singleton.
Hero and Lady Maud as contestants. For
q time Maud Singleton wss r strong favor
ite in the pools. when suddenly q switch
is made, and Lady Maud sells 2
to I against the field. The horses
were let OF for the FIRST heat when Lady
Maud took the lead and held it without q
skip, winning the heat in 2.29, and Maud
Singleton second.
In the next heat Maud still sold slight
favOrite, but it was evident that her back
ers were not as confident as before. The
horses were started with Maud Singleton
slightly in the lead, and IN an effort 10 pass
her Lady Maud was driven OF her beat
and broke badly, during the whole of the
heat. AS the horses entered the home
stretch both Maud Singleton and Lady
Maud went OF their beat aud continued to
break, both running under the wire, this
gave the heat 10 Hero. Time 2.2s. MutuaIs
paid S45.
The third heat was a repetition OF the
second, both the mares running so much
that though they passed under the wire
ahead of Hero, the latter was given the
heat Mutuals paid so.
The hour was by this time so late that it
was deemed best 20 postpone the race until
tomorrow when IL will be completed.
HOrsemen are very much pleased with the
success Of the meeting.
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PEACE REIGNs IN MISSISSIPPI.
The War Between the whites and Bad
Blacks Over

Blacks Over
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. A special from
Greenwood, Miss, says: From present
indications il looks as though the sun of
peace would supercede the cloud of war.
The sheriff Of this county returned
from Minter City, the seat Of war, last
evening and reports everything quiet ap
there. Four Of the ringlesders, named
Adelph Horton, 5. Morris, NJ. j. Dial and
Jack Dial, were killed. The excitement
among the negroes was augmented by the
report that a peaceful negro had been
killed during the night for refusing to take
up arms against white people Upon the
arrival OF troops they were met
by q party of about leo negroes.
well armed with Winchesters who were
encamped near Cane Lake, q distance OF
six or eight miles from Minter City. A
accommodating party of citizens, number
ing about fifty men, organized aud pro-
ceeded TO interview the belllgerent BLACKS.
After riding for some time through dense
forest OF cane and pines they arrived at
the place designated as the camp of the ne
groes, but they had moved 10 some other
place. Search was az once instituted and the
party while passing through the plantation
came upon Adolph Horton and Jack DIal and
they were commanded 10 surrender They
drew pistols and started t. run when they
were shot down. The Other leaders were
killed this morning while resisting arrest
These were Thomas Allen and Cromwell.
moving spirits, and the 1nsurrection has
been arrested; but the whites and petter
class Of negroes are determined 10 bring
the guilty ones to justice. The best feel
ing prevails between the whites and better
class of negroes.
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c,.r,,,.- and co-rec1ioD ,,onf.r.nce.

CHICAGO. Sept. A special train left
Chicago this evening carrying hundred
delegates to the Conference of Charities
and Correction soon TO be heid in san
Francisco. Most of the delegates arrived
here LAST night, and this morning assem-
bled at the Grand Pacific hotel, where
headquarters were opened They were
from all parts Of the United States. The
president of the conference is the Right
Reverend Bishop Gillespie. OF western
Michigan, who this afternoon held an in
formal reception. The party will be under
the conduct OF Secretary Wines, Of the Ill
inois state board OF public charities. San
Francisco will be reached Tuesday evening
and the conference will be in session
one week. Many of the delegates will re-
turn by way of Portland. Ore, where a
second and supplementary meeting will be
held
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-05

DEER LODGE, Sept. 4.-tSpecial 20 the
Independent THE social event Of the
season was the marriage this morning at
O'Clock at the Presbyteria church of
Henry B. Davis 10 Miss Lizzie Voolfolk,
both Of Deer Lodge. The Rev. d. J.
Mcmillan, Of the College OF Montana,
ofiiciated. The grOOmsmen were Mr. j. E.
Bradley, OF ST. LOUIS, and Al Whitworth,
of Deer Lodge; and the bridesmaids Misses
Eva Voolfolk and Lizzie Steele, Of Deer
Lodge. The attendance was large. After
the ceremony the bridal party took break
fast at the residence OF the bride. after
which the happy pair took tue train for
Salt Lake. From there they will visit
California and thence to Portland aud per
hsps Seattle.
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New York Probib,,i.p,,t,.

SYRACUSE, n. Y, Sept 4-The prohi-
bition state convention opened here this
morning with many lady delegates. Prof.
A. A Hopkins, of Rochester, was chosen
temporary chairman. The usual commit
tees were appointed and a recess taken.
When the convention resssembled the
permanent organization was made. The
committee on finance reported there was a
deficiency of 50, 800 last fall, several cOun-
ties having failed in their contributions.
Six thousand dollars we're needed to pay
deficiencies and meet the expenses of the
coming campaign. This would help de-
strov the liquor traffic In a short time
S5,0s7 was pledged by those present.
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The Massachusetts Convention.

WORCESTER, Mass. Sept 4-The state
prohibition convention was called 10 order
this morning and Geo. KempOn, Of Sharon,
was made permanent chairman. The usual
committees were appointed and retired for
conference. 1t Is nnderstOOE the commit
tee on resolutions engaged in wrangle
over the woman suffrage plank.
After the committee's report was made
DIR. John BlEckman, Of Springfield, was
nominated for governor and b +. Sturte-
want, of Jamaica Plains for lieutenant
governor. The platform presented favOrs
the insertion of a prohibition clause In the
c Institution of every state, says local option,
while good thing locally, is totally IN
adequate on the whole; heartily rejects
high license as opposed to experience, and
utterly unloading in It's PROMISES.
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storms In North Dakota.

ST. PAUL, Sept. 4.-Reports from North
Dakota and portions Of this state tell OF a
heavy storm last night. Grand Forks says
terrific electrical and wind storms pre-
vailed last night within an area of 100
miles OF that city. Telegraph poles be-
tween there and Fargo were blown down
and communication interrupted. rhe dam
age in that rpiphborhOod il is thought will
be heavy The jamestown CORE spondent
of the Pioneer Press says the heaviest
wind, rain and thunder storm in years pre-
vailed last night. but no great damage has
as yet been reported. The weather is now
wintry and considerable damage will
reault
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FOREST FIXES IN THE NORTH.
A Very Dry Season and the Winter Out
look Gloomy.

A Very Dry Season and the Winter Out
look Gloomy.
ST. PAUL, Sept A Winnipeg special
TO the Pioneer Press says; Thos. AndeT-
son, factor tor the Hudson Bay company
in the far of Pexo River country, has Ar
rived from the north. He says the summer
has been very dry in the PexO River region
and against the growth Of crops. There
has also been frost, iDjuring crops every
where but at Dunvegan. The woods are
being destroyed along the south Of Pexo
by q FIRE which has never ceased
all summer. The fires have driven
out the game and destroyed the berries,
which are an important source OF the food
supply of the Indians, both IN summer and
and winter. There is likely 20 be more
hunger than ever this coming winter. and
unless rain falls the fires will be still more
destructive before winter sets in. The
Indian natives OF the country are dying out
very fast, but the Crees, who are coming
from Lesser Slave lake and Edmonton, are
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-05

DENVER, Colo, Sept. 4.-The twentieth
annual convention of National Insurance
commissioners met in the supreme court
room to-day with representatives from
Colorado, Dakota, Delaware, illinois, KAN
sas, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota,
Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Wisconsin present
After the usual speeches OF welcome and
some routine business Judge Ruggles, of
New York, read an interesting paper on
"Valued Policy Laws" Geo. B. Luper,
of Pennsylvania, read a most excellent let
ter upon ''COurt Bonds and the Reserve
Thereon" Several other papers were
read, when the convention appointed COM
mittees 10 bring in names OF candidates for
officers and to select the place of the next
meeting
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-05
OUR UNDERWEAR.

All! here is where we shine.
Here is the place that We can
show two lines for every one
shown by any other house in
town. Show us the house that
shows two lines of fancy bal
briggan underwear at 75c a
sui four lines both fancy and
white at 81. and innumerable
lines at S1.5O, 81 and $3.50
suit, and then we will confess
that we are beaten. Also, light
weight cashmere, merino, cam
els hair and 9th RS that lack of
space and time prevents US
from enumerating All We can
cay is. Come and see us, and
if you don't go away with a
supply of clothes for 1890 it
will be because you are broke
and haven't the money 70 pay
for it.
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stfn Irving TO Get a jury.

CHICAGO, Sept 4.-The work OF securing
a Jury in the Cronin case was resumed this
morning. The only matter of interest de-
veloped was 9 ruling by Judge Mcconnell
excusing tslesmsn West Turner for cause
Turner testified he was a mem Der of the
American League, or Independent Order
of Deputies, whose object is 10 prevent
members of the Roman Catholic church
from holding or controlling political Offices
in this country The tsiesman, however,
thought this would not influence his action
and he could give defendants a fair trial
even IL it were shown they were mem bers
OF the Clan-na-(fael. The defense chal-
lenged him for cause, and the court sus-
tanned the challenge.
A number of other salesmen were ex-
amined. Two were temporarily passed
and q recess taken until tomorrow morn
ing, in order TO give defendants counsel an
opportunity 70 consult as TO whether they
Will turn the four men now In waiting over
to the state for acc -ptance
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SPOKANE'S CHOICE
j. j. Brownies Send-0f For the
United States Senate From
a Sister Territory.
Spokane Democrats Endorse the Ma
tionaI Platform and Nouni-
nate a Ticket.
The Pennsylvania Democracy In COnven-
observation-disclosures Ready
for the Fray.

SPOKANE FALLS, Sept 4.-[Special TO
the Independent l-MaJor Hooker, OF
Cheney, presided at the democratic county
convention to-day. After the appointment
of committees, J. }. Brown responded TO q
call for a speech and urged the ratification
of the constitution, although he thought It
might have been better. The following
resolutions were adopted:
We affirm the principles of the national
democratic party as set forth In the plat
form adopted at the last national demo-
cratic convention. Standing on the verge
of statehood and about % assume the mani
fold duties and responsibilities Of q state
government, we declare that the para
mount issues before the people ct
this election are to secure
just and economical administration
state and county government, and the
most perfect management snd care of the
valuable school and other lands OF the
state. A thorough and Efficient system Of
free common schools is necessary for the
well being of the state, and it is the first
duty TO preserve inviOlate the school fund
afforded by the munihcent grant OF school
lands made by the general government IN
the enabling act. The constitution of a
state should be a non-partlsau document.
therefore the people ought 10 be left free %
pass upon the constitution for the state OF
Washington without party influence. IL is
the duty OF the state legislature
TO enact such laws as shall fully preserve
and psotect the rights OF laborers and wage
earners, and to encourage and foster the
best business interests and productive in
dustrieS Of the state.
The following nominations were made:
Superior Judge. Geo. w. Belt; county
clerk, d. A. Clement; joint senator for
Spokane and Stevens counties, Fl. F.
Sudksderf; senators, Z. G. Brickell, W. r.
Hooker and S. 5. Bailey; representatives.,
o. X Nestos, j. b. Shrum, J. z. Laughn,
w. w. Wsltman, NJ. NJ. Swingler and
Wendell Hall; delegates to the state con-
yention, ID. NJ. Drummheiler, V. NJ. Mas
sey, James Glispin, T. c. Grifitts,
j. J. Browne, Peter Dueber, w. ID. Scott,
I. T. Mayors, F. Mcclure, r. 5. Daven-
port, I. P Hogan and G.. Ii. Crosette,
A resolution was adopted unanimously,
presenting the name Of j. j. Browne for
United States senator. The delegates
were instructed to support T. c Grifiitts
for congress first, last and all the time.
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Pennsylvania Democrats.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Sept. 4.-The demo-
SrHtic state convention met this morning.
Hon. Saml. w. Wherry, of Cumberland,
was chosen temporary chairman. In his
speech Of acceptance be eulogized Cleve-
land, the mention of whose name was re-
ceived with great applause. Congressman
j.. B. Riley was made permanent chairman.
The platform applauds the action of
President Cleveland looking toward tariff
reform, Ieaf1irms the declaration OF princi-
ples made by the democratic party at 81.
Louis in 1858, especially that demanding a
revision and reduction of tariff taxes, fa-
vOrs the admission free of duty of all raw
material where IL Will enlarge our product
and Increase the demand for labor; de-
nounces trusts. accepts the decision OF the
people OF Pennsylvania on the prohibition
amendment in the traffic in ardent spirits;
fsvOrs the Australian ballet system; advO-
Gates liberal pc nsiOn laws for houOrAbly
discharged soldiers, but the giving of pen
siOns 10 other persons is denounced as an
Injustice Edward A. Bigler of Clear6eld
county, was nominated for state treasurer.
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HE LOST HIS REASON.
The Fate Of a sheePherder who Deserted
HIs Flock

SPOKANE FALLS, Sept 4--ISpecisl to
the Independentl-A strange man has
been seen about three weeks at various
points in the foot hills east OF Moran
prairie, eight miles north of Spokane Falls
He is apparently in grest distress and ut
ters moaning sounds. he snbslsts on
vegetables obtained from gardens. Once
he was approached with view OF capture.
but he refused to speak and fed to the
woods. moaning piteously- Deputy Sher-
III Pqgh was sent out to capture him, but
after two days search returned. having
been unable 70 ind him, although he saw
the place where the man had been last
night eating melons. He is supposed TO be
the sheepherder who recently lest his rea-
son on account of solitude and deserted his
doeE
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Tired of Life.

SEVILLE, Fla, Sept. 4.-WilliAm Kem-
BILE Lente, prominent railroad and real
estate man, committed suicide here to-day.
He was 30 years old and the son of the late
DIR. Frederick Lente, of New York, from
whom he inherited q large fortune.
Nearly all this Inheritance has been lost OF
loaned out in such a way thas il is unre-
munerature and financial trouble is sup
posed to be the cause of the suicide.
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DANCED AROUND HER DEAD BABY.
A Drunken Mother Ovcrturns the Conn
and sets the House on Fire.

A Drunken Mother ovcrturns the CONN
and Sets the House on Fire.
New York World: Barerooted, poorly
clad and debsuchery written on her DlOat-
ed face, Jane Hnnnigan was arraigned be-
fore Justice Ford In Jefferson Market yes
terday, charged with carOusing and fight
ing over the dead body Of her year-old
baby. The child died In the afternoon
about 8 0 clock and Was laid out in q sim
pie little coffin in the family's rooms. At
midnight Policeman Pagan was called into
the house 70 stop o quarrel between the
mother and three OF her daughters Peace
was restored and the officer left TO resume
his rounds. More beer was then taken
into the house and a scene Of riotOus mirth
followed, during which the ice box contain
ing the body OF the Cead infant was
knocked over and its contents spilled upOn
the floor. This did not. however, recall
the besOtted creatures 10 a sense Of de-
cency. They shouted, laughed and danced
about The room until they upset the lamp
and set IRE 20 the house
NeighbOTs rushed into the room and pot
out the flames, the conn and its contents
were put In proper shape again, and the
family, from sheer exhaustion, went 70
sleep. They got up At i've o'clock In the
morning, al once set out for more beer and
resumed the disgraceful dOings Of the day
before The mother, crazed with drink,
took the little corpse from the coffin and
danced about tbe room with IL and eventu-
ally carried IL Into the street and insisted
upon sho sing it 70 her neighbOrs, but was
nnaliy Induced 20 replace ft in the coffin
The undertaken visited the house later and
refused 70 have anything more 70 do with
the funeral arrangements, as he had not re-
celveo any money and saw no prospect OF
getting any
still the OrYie went on and for the second
time policeman was called into the house
20 restore quiet AT Z o'clock at night he
was again summoned and found the wife
IN the hallway beating her husband. She
had biackened his eyes when the officer
arrested her Agent Gardner, Of the So
ciety for the Prevention Of Cruelty l.
Children, was notified and he tOCk care Of
two Of the unnatural mothers children
Michael, aged 2. and Annie. years. and
arrangements were made for the burial OF
the little body around which such disgrace
ful scenes had been enacted. Mrs. Hanui-
gan was sent TO the Island for three
months
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The old-t.mers around Chinatown, es-
pecialiy those whose ideas Of san Fran
cisco are founded on what they see around
their own quarter. were much surprised
last night when the new electric lights
which have been established in their alley
sent forth their glare for the first time, says
5he Chronicle The news thai the devil
light had al last reached Chinatown
spread fsr and near, and soon large crowds
OF Chinese gathered around each mast and
wire, gestlculating wildly 70 one another.
Others, who looked upon the coming of
lights As q punishment for some evil deed,
commenced 70 burn punk and scatter re-
ligious papers for the purpose Of driving
the evil spirits away from their ha5itation.
This was especially the case in Bartlett
and Ross alleys, where the houses of i'll
fame are locsted, the Inhabitants of that
Quarter doing everything known 70
heethen superstition 70 exercise the evil
spirit The highbinders were very much
dissatisfied with the light, as the dark
sued condition Of the alleys WAS much
more favorable for their business The
better class of Chinese are delighted over
the new condition Of effaiTs, bur they are
afraid 10 express their opinion
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NEN. YORK, sept. Avail street con-
tinues to discuss the failure of the old and
well known house of 5. p. Musgrove 81
Co, and there we're rumors to-day that the
liabilities would be greatly In excess OF
the figures first stated. His partner, Henry
Huhn, said he personally had no voice in
the conduct or direction of the business,
but believed the Liabilities would fall vast
ly short of $500 600 and that a satisfactory
settlement would be made with the credi-
tors within reasonable time.