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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-07
THE CITY ABLAZE.
Hundreds OF Lives Lost and Ihou-
sands Injured by Great
Fire in Antwerp.
An Explosion IN a Cartridge Factory
Causes a Conflagrstion Which
Cannot be Controlled.
Soldiers. citizens aud Police Aid the Fire
The Lose In the Millions

ASTwEKP. sept B.-Dynamite exploded
to-day in the cartridge factory In the viein-
ity OF the BOurse, killing seVersi persons and
doing much damage to property. Portions
Of the BOurse we're struck by byrning frag-
ments and set on IRE, causing panic in
the building, whic was crowded.
The cartridge factory Is situated behind
the docks upon which millions OF cartridges
are loaded. IL was adjacent 20 the petro-
leum stores aud two large Russian petro-
leum warehouses were set on FIRE and are
now burning. while other stores are en-
dangered. The police, gend'armes, and
troops are assisting in the work OF extin-
gushing the flames, while the priests and
sisters OF charity are looking after the in
iured The city is enyeIoped in dense
smoke.
The explosion occurred in the workshop
where old cartridges were being taken 70
pieces. Men and women were actively At
work breaking them up, aud 5000 had
been partly broken The fire is still raging
and now covers two acTes. The f8mes
shoot up TO an immense height and amid
the roar OF the flames there is a continuous
succession Of loud reports, supposed 10 be
from the ignition and explosion of pockets
OF cartridges. Beyond the Russian tanks
and Mobiles sheds there are numerous
houses burning. The shipping at the
African and American docks Is In danger.
The number of deaths viii reach 200
About 500 persons were injured. The loss
will be many million francs. IL viii be
impossible to extinguish the danes in less
than twenty-fOur hours. Several vessels
have been burned and owing 10 the intense
heat the iremel are unable 20 approach
the flames nearer than one hundred yards.
at midnight lt was estimated that there
are 800 killed and 100 wounded. The ex-
Dlosions continue. At the American dock
all the ships have been saved. owing TO the
favorable direction of tbs wind The
stained windows Of the cathedral are
smashed, and IL is feared the steeple will
collapse. The whole vicinity is strewn
with debris. Soldiers OF the garrison and
a large number Of citizens are aiding the
dremen. Many are dropping from exhzus-
ton. The scenes at the hospitals are heart
rending. King Leopold has sent a tele-
gram expressing sympathy and asking for
particulars
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-07
NEW MExICO'S CONVENTION.
The Body Hard at work-Reports From
some Committees.

The Body Hard at Work-RePorts From
some Committees.
SANTA FE, Y. NJ, Sept 6.-The state
constitutional convention got fairly
down to business to-day and accom-
plished great deal of work. The commit
tee on elective frspchise made a lengthy
report. IL provides that six months resi-
dence in the state shall be necessary before
a man can vote, and no religious test shall
be required. No one convicted of crooked
ness in connection with elections shall be
qualified to hold ofiiee. The secret Of the
ballot shall be inviolnte, save in the case of
contested elections; that general elections
shall be held every two years. The
committee on congressional require
ments and taxation msde a report
1t sets forth among other things
that the state shall acknowledge all terri
tory debts except those incurred during the
late war and known as militia claims; pro
vides for perfect liberation of religious
sentiments; that there shall be no prefer
ence by the law for any religious institu-
ton, that the state may tax the lands held
by any individual who has severed his
tribal relations; that the state shall estab-
lish system Of public schools, open to all
children OF New Mexico alike, and free
from sectarian control The minority re-
port was submitted, which approved the
majority report except that clause relating
10 non-sectarian schools. The reports
were received and sent TO the calendar, 10
come mp at some future time. The com
mittee's reference to an exclusion Of militia
claims created a great deal of comment.
There are about $500, 600 worth of claims
outstanding, aud many members Of the
convention are large holders.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-07
WAS A LIGHT-HEARTED GIRL.
The Young Woman Who suicided at Mag
ara Falls Believed to be Anna Mead.

The Young Woman who suicided at Mag
ara Falls Believed to be Anna Mead.
BINeHAMPToN, n. Y, Sept e.-The
young woman who suicided at Niagara
Falls yesterday morning is believed to be
Anna Mead, of this city. Miss Mead left
home Wednesday morning and that was
the last seen of her. The description OF
the suicide taIlies with that of the missing
girl. Yesterday morning her parents re-
ceived a letter postmarked Niagara Falls.
There is no date on IL, and no name was
signed, but the handwriting was recOg-
nized as that Of the missing girl. The let
ter read: 81 bought ticket for this place
this morning, and If nothing happens TO
prevent me intend to go over the falls.
The reason l came here is that there is n
possibility OF my body not being found,
and hope il never will. No one is 10
blame but myself"
Miss Mead was S5 years old and well
connected. No reason can be given for the
act. She was generally considered
merry, light-hesrted girl, but had oc-
casional spells of melancholy. Her home
WAS pleasant and surrounded with every
comfort. She moved in good society, and
WAS much admired, A week ago she Wis
tied Niagara and seemed to be strangely
fascinated with the falls.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-07

A test is 70 be made at Annapolis soon,
says a Washington dispatch, Of the de-
defensive armor designed by Chief En-
gineer Clark, of the navy. This srmOr has
been q navy department bugbesr for sew
eral years, In 1883 congress appropriated
. sum Of money to defray expenses Of
making and testing the armnT, but for some
reason II was not done. The case finally
drifted into the hsnds Of the naval advisory
board, the tuTret was az last constructed by
the bureau Of ordnance and now IL is TO BE-
tested. The armor consists Of a double
curved turtle-bacE turTet, designed for the
deck Of a ship 70 protect a gun. IL is
four inches thick. The inventor claims
that u will defect shot that would pene-
trate Is inches Of iron The gun used Will
be one of the new eightinch breech load
ing rifles recently turned out from the ord
nance factory In this city. IL will BE-
planted 250 yards from the tUrret and load
ed with light charge Of powder, sufficient
70 drive the shot through the l3 inches
specified Seven shots viii be fired unless
the target is broken before that point is
resched. The inventor has requested that
II the turret is intact after the seven shots
have struck il, IL will be fired az until de
stroyed. Some officers OF the department
believe that the Grst shot will settle the
matter. In case the turret stands the test
it will probably be adopted for use on some
Of the new vessels. The experimental tur-
ret 70 be fired AZ cost SI9, 600.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-07
The Hamilton Case in Court.

NEW YORK, Sept. 6.-Mrs- Swinton and
her son, Joshua Mann, were taken To the
TOmbs police court this afternoon. Rob-
ert Ray Hamilton affirmed to the com
plants against the defendants. The de-
PENDANTS pleaded not guilty and demanded
an examination Hamilton then took the
witness stand BE looked psle and hag-
gard and gave his testimony in an almost
inaudihle voice. The charge ne made was
a surprise Ii was larceny in the second
degree. He admitted knowing Mrs. Ham
iiton since June, 1855, and stated that they
had lived together as man and wife great
part OF that time.
Hamilton said he had lived with Eva
Mann three or four years previous
to their marriage. He never suspected
that the child which now bears his name
was not his own. but he did suspect that
Mrs. Swinton and Josh Mann were con-
spring In June to obtain some OF his
money. The testimony of Hamilton in de-
tail showed the sums of money he has
given Mrs. SwintOn- Inspector Byrnes
told the story already printed about the
baby.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-07
MONTANA's PUBLIC LANDS.
The New York Hersld's Charges AEains
The Great Falls Townsiie Company.

The New York Hersld's Charges Against
The Great Falls Townsiie Company.
NEw YORK, sept. 6.-TSDeciAl TO the
independent THE Herald to-day devotes
a great csal Of space 20 an article under
the head "Land Grabbing in Montana"
filed with wild tales about the
Great Falls Water Power and Townsite
company. 1t charges the company with
many crimes and undertakes 10 prove the
United States has been swindled. The
following are some Of the opening para
graphs: 1.-The development of northern
Montana and the construction of the Mani
tobs railway made it possible, by Offering
the fndueement OF rapid settlement, for an
assortment OF land sharks, under the guise
OF the Great Falls Water Power and Town
site company, TO compass some outrageous
stealing, and combine business with the
pleasure of filing their pockets at not only
the expense Of the United States, but their
fellow men, whom they proceeded to rob
with impunity and without fear. Enjoying
she patronage of the railway officials. as
well as great natural advantages, the town
of Great Falls presented unusual attraction
for old and young desiring to locate in the
west. Hence, the desire OF the Great Falls
Water Power and TOwnsite company COM
posed of Paris Gibson, Phil Gibson, Robert
Vaughn, II. p. ROlfe and others, TO spread
their net al this spot
1t is then claimed that the company used
straw men 70 prove mp claims, and that it
resOrted to every possible means to prevent
other people from acquiring title 10 lands
in the immediate vicinity, even using
threats of violence, and by this means in
undated every body who wanted 10 obtain
lands. The agents of the government, it is
said, were fixed % report that the lands were
obtained properly. Several men who took
up land in vicinity are quoted as being
hired by the company and ON refusing TO
reiinquish for what the company offered,
were threatened with violence; but these
stat, ments do lot show any more fraud on
the part OF the company than Of those who
took the lands, being employed by the con-
pany so to do. The story has q great many
statements charging criminal acts upon
individual members of the company, which
may involve the paper in q libel suit
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-07
THEY TRUSTED HIM.

And Treasurer Dana Baukrupted the
Douglas Axe Company.
BOsTON,- sept 6.-It is stated on the au-
thOrity of President Perkins that the Doug
las Axe company will go into Insolvency
soon. There are, it is said, irregularitie
IN the accounts OF Treasurer Denison
Dana, and his whereabouts are unknown
The company is capitalized AZ S4O0.0O0.
Dana's absence WAS discovered yesterday
while the directors were waiting for the
opening OF the meeting OF the board. A
haSty examination OF the accounts WAE
made and they we're found to be IN very
bad state. President Perkins saws. eMr
Dana has been in the employ OF the CON-
pany from bOyhOOd, and we have never
had occasion 20 suspect him. The com
pany has been going along successfully
Tor about htty years, and its prosperity
has been great When asked n be could
give any idea of the present liabilities OF
condition OF the company Perkins re-
piled: 'tNO, we have not been able TO Ap-
proach anything like q definite view OF the
results, 1ut we know they must be bad,
judging from the accounts we have eN
amined thus far" Mr.. MOOrfield Storey,
who has been placed in charge. said Pc
titlOn in insolvency would be filed To-
morrow.
Experts were put to work On the books
to-day and have already discovered a de-
hcit, apparently going on systemaii-
cally for a number II years. Dana's sal
Ary varied from 50 600 20 5000 per year.
He has an elegant residence in BROOKLYN,
but gentleman who is we'll acquainted
with him says he had no bad hRDits and
there were no eDtanRling alliances. He
was seen in New York "Wednesday after
noon. The gentleman quoted above says
the total Liabilities OF the company will ex-
coed SJ0O.OO0, just before he went Dana
raised $4,000 or more. Ii was learned this
evening that the case has been placed in
the hands Of the police and that to-mDr-
row q criminal prosecution will be com
meDced against Dana on the charge of rm-
bezz.enent. II is thought there are sufflc-
lent grounds on which 10 secure his extra
dittOn should he 90 20 canada
Dana is q deacon Ia the Harvard COngre
gatiOnal church and teacher In Sunday
school. He has wife and five children.
His family deny all knowledgs Of his
whereabouts. The factory az East Doug
las will be shut down Immediately, throw
ing between 200 and 800 employees out Of
work. President Perkins says Dana lost
his money in unsuccessful speculation.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-07
Learned at Chicago.

CHICAGO. Sept 6.-WiIIam Murphy,
who was killed this morning al Denver By
Timothy Stocking, had rather an uusavory
reputation in Chicago. His father, Edward
Murphy, lives at the corner of Harrison
street and Blue Island avenue, and is "A
years old About four months ago Thomas
Murphy, rich uncle. died aud left SS5 600
or $4,000 apiece to William aud his three
brothers, Frank, John and james. The
latter is plumber st II Blue Island Ay-
enue. John is conductor on the railroad
and Frank IS q butcher IN Colorado, about
100 miles from Denver. The money was
not 10 be paid 70 the boys until both were
OF age. William, who was about 80 years
old, had been discarded by his family on
account OF his many misdeeds. He has
been in the penitennary three times, the
last time being sent up for knocking down
and TJbbing his brOther-in.law. HIS rela-
lives IN this city had heard nothing from
him Tor about three years. They have
decided 20 take no steps in the matter of
the killing, having long ago decided 70
have nothing more 10 do with William.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-07

WIZ Keen Their Po.ition..

At Baltimore 8; St Louis, p
At COIumbus-COlumbus Z; Louisville,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-07
TO PROTECT A MURDERER.
A Kansas sheriff Proves too Much for
Mob of IyncherS

A Kansas sheriff Proves too Much for n
Mob of Lynchers-
WICHITA, kas., Sept. 6.-Thls afternoon
as the sheriff OF Butler county AZ Eldorsdo,
was taking Robert Snyder, who, about a
month ago, murdered his wife and
motber-in-lsw. to the court house for a
preliminary hearing. a mob formed and
made rush for the prisoner, with the in
tention of lynehing him. A number Of
deputies were with the sheriff, and a
pitched battle ensued, which resulted
disastrOusly for the lynchers. No one was
killed, but snyder was quite severely in
jured, being struck IN the shoulder with "A
bullet, and four of the mob were injured,
two OF them fatally. The sheriff ran the
prisoner into the court house and was sur
rounded at 3 late hour tO night by mob
threatening lynchiny. The officers pre-
serve q resOlute front
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-07
OUR UNDERWEAR.

Ah! 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 81. 80, - and $3.50 a
suit. and then We will confess
that we are beaten. Also, light
weight cashmere. merino, cam
els hair and Others that lack of
space and time prevents us
from enumerating All we can
say is, Come and see us, and
if YOU don't go away with a
supply of clothes for 1890 II
will be because you are broke
and haven the money TO pay
for it.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-07
JUSTICE FOR SALE.
Sensation in the San Francisco Police
Court in Which Prominent Re-
publieans Are Concerned.
The Decision of a Judge Offered to
the Defense Tor Thousand
Dollars.
Deputy Marshal NAgle's Description of
the Killing of Terry In the
Lathrop Dining Room.

SAN Francisco, Sept. "a sensation
was created in the police court this morn
ing by Prosecuting Attorney James Long,
who said openly that Phillip Crimmins and
Fire Commissioner Martin Kelly, two we'll
known republican politicians, had offered
70 sell Judge Joachimsen's decision in the
Kennie murder case for 81, 600 The father
and another relative of young Kennie, who
stabbed and killed James Mase several
weeks ago, were placed on the stand TO
cOrTohorate Longs charge. They testified
that ex-senator j y. Z. Wilson, who was
retained to defend young KenDie. bad told
them this morning that Crimmins and
Kelly hau called on him last evening and
uffered for 81 900 10 obtain a decision favor
able TO the prisoner, and also promised II the
grand Jury should take the matter up
after wards that they would reach District
Attorney Page. Judge Joachimsen in
structed Prosecuting Attorney Long TO lay
the matter before the grand jury at once,
and push the investigation. Crlmmins and
Kelly both deny the charges.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-07
THE FATE OF A CONVICT.
The Black sheep OF a Chicago Family
Killed in Denler.

Killed in Denler.
DENVER, Sept. at an early hour this
morning Timothy Stocking, faro dealer
for tbs Arcade gambling hall. shot and
Instantly killed Billy Murphy. an ex-eon-
Wet OF Joliet, Ill. The story leading up 20
the murder is something lf q romance.
Miss Williams, a beautiful young cir, came
70 Chicago from a small town In WiscOn-
sin 20 visit friends. Shortly after her ATTi-
val she met Billy Murphy. plumber iWhO
fell mAdly in love. The lady did not re-
turn his affections, and soon after met and
married Timothy Stocking, a member of
PlnkeTton's force. Murphy took 70 drink
and q couple OF months after the wedding
WAS caught attempting % burglarize a res
idence and sentenced 10 i've years impris
onment, Stocking being the principal wit
ness prosecuting Murphy swOre be would
Kill both Stocking and his wife as soon IS
be gained bis liberty. After bis release he
followed the couple over the country
nnally locating them in Denver. He came
nere couple OF months ago, and meeting
Mrs. Stocking upon the street, nearly
frightened her % death by threats OF VIC.
lence against herself and her husband
Stocking, however, appeared % pay little
attention 70 the threats, and laughed at
them whenever MS wife spoke about the
matter. The police were notified Of the
state OF affairs, and had repeatedly driven
Murphy from the Stocking premises, where
he had been found skulking arOund
AT all hours Of the night This morn
ing Stocking Was awakened BY some one
knocking at the front door. and on going 10
ne entrance ne asked who Was there. and
being Informed u was Billy Murphy, stock
ing looked between the blinds and saw the
man with a huge knife IN his hand.
stocking picked up shot gun and fred
the contents OF the barrel into Murphy's
race and NECK, literally tearing him 10
pieces Murphy staggered out 10 the gate
and fell upon the walk a corpse. Stocking
y Nas arrested and locked up az the central
station The deceased has father living
on Blue Island avenue, Chicago, and a
cousin ana brother IN the same city, all OF
whom are quite wealthy and influential
citizens.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-07
THE WORK OF THE RUSH.
Another British Schooner Seized by the
American Guitar

Another British Schooner Seized by the
American Cutter.
SAN FRAScIsco, sept "a dispatch
from Victoria, b. c, says the schooner
Lily. belonging 10 that place. arrived there
iron BehriDg SEA- last night Sue reports
she was boarded August 9th by the United
states cutter Rush, her papers searched
and SSS seal skins c0rfiscsted. She was
ordered to proceed to Sitka, but no prize
crew was placed on board The vessel
sealed for few days after this, but finally
sailed for home. On the way down she
spoke the Victoria schooner Kate The
latter reported she had been ordered to
hesve 20 by the Rush, which she did, bat
the wind was blowing so hard the cutter
could not lower a boat The Kate ives or
dered out Of Behriug Sea She had $50
skins aboard. Tie officers of the Rush
told the LILY seven schoOners had slready
been seized.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-07

The indianapolis team again defeated the
Champions this afternoon. The visitors
played good ball, while the Giants moved
about as II they were asleep. Score
New York, 4. indianapolis g. The batter
les were for New York. Weich and Brown
for Indianspolis. Gettz.in, Boyle and DAlY.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-07
NagIe's Graphic Story

SAN Francisco, Sept. s-Deputy Mar
shat NagIe was examined in the federal
court to-day and related the details of the
tragedy in the Lsthrop dining room last
month. He said; When Judge Terry ap-
proached Justice Field he had no idea he
was going TO make an attack, but before he
could interfere Terry slapped the justice in
the face with his right hand, and repeated
the blow with his LETT hand, striking the
justice the second time on the back Of the
head. Nagie continued. i was on my feet
in an instant Throwing out my right hand
TO keep Terry OF, l shouted, stop that, am
United States officer Terry then direct
ed his attention 10 me. He hAd his right
arm ia position as II 20 deliver another
blow, and as he tcrned his glance on me
he looked like an infuriated beast. His
clinched fist Immediately sought his
bosom. Believing my life in danger tm-
medistely drew my pistol with my left
hand, and catching il with my right fired
two shots in quick succession and Terry
fell to the floor l believe Terry would
have cut me to pieces, and perhaps Justice
Field, II had not acted promptly. / knew
he had always carried knife, and l be
Ieved he had one on him then. / knew
him to be a giant in strength and proposed
10 take no che 1ces with him"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-07

PHILADELPHIA, Sept 6.-Philadelphis
made fewer hits than did Cleveland to-day,
but they were made at the right time.
ScOre-Philadelphia :; Cleveland, 4. The
batteries were for Philadelphia, Casey,
Sanders and Clements; for Cleveland,
Beaten. SuteIiff and ZmmeT.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-07
Rattle With Trarnps

PITTsBURG, Sept. 6--There was a fight
this afternoon between three tramps and
the crew of local freight train on the
Pennsylvania railroad at Walls station,
eighteen miles from this city. The tramps
refused to get of the train and the brake
men attempted to force them. Foster Cox,
a brakeman, was shot and fatally injured.
jesse Nicholas, another brakeman, who
attempted TO rescue Cox. was beaten over
the head with the butt end Of a revolver
and is very seriously injured The tramps
escaped before assistance arrived.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-07
TERRITORIAL POLITICs.

EIkhorn Democrats All ftiEht-BO sides
Awake Ia YeIIowstone.
ELKHoBS, Sept g. Especial 10 the Inde-
pendent. THE democrats OF Eikhorn and
vicinity met tonight In Gilimans hall and
organized democratic club. James l..
Buskell ives elected chairman and S. l..
Holden secretary. The club adopted the
platform as framed at Anaconda and
pledged The members tolsupport both the
democratic county and state ticket.
Speeches were made by local speakers and
were received with great applause Great
enthusiasm prevailed and teventy.fiTe reg
istersd voters signed the bylaws After
appointing committee 70 solicit members
and See that all democrats registered, the
meeting adjourned, with three cheers for
the.demOcratie tcket.t9 mest next Monday
night