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REASrRER BURKE INDICTED.
Louisiana's Former Trusted Agent For
ger aud EmbcEEler.

Ngw Om.rANs, la. Oct. @.-lhe grand
jury made report to-day ON the boud steal,
They stated that during lSSO-sl $4,000
solidated bonds were exchanged, according
10 the law, for per cents, known as consti-
tutional bonds Notwithstanding the ex-
change and the positive mandates Of the
law requiring their immediate cancellation,
these bonds were retained intact until May
6. 1852, and were used by Treasurer Burke
10 that day for his private purposes. The
total fraudulent bonds put into circulation
by Burke amounted 10 $3I8,6OO, including
$4,000 Of constitutional bonds. The con
stitutional bonds purpOrted 20 have been
issued in exchange for certain consolidated
bonds, and had been numbered TO cores
pond with the outstanding bonds. In
many cases the fraudulent numbers were
duplicated and in one case the same number
was used three times. The grand jury
found fifteen OF twenty indictments against
Burke, the state treasurer, including breach
of trust, embezzlement aud forgery, and
five against the other parties, including two
against W. A. Cockerton, formerly Burke's
private secretary.
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Not satisfied with reconstructing the
Northern Pacific, says n recent New York
dispatch, Mr.. Willard proposes 10 see 10 IL
that no serious competition shall hurt his
favorite road. His pet aversion, the Cana
dian Pacific combination, has always been
the point which he intended to attack first
Now that the 'crOss border" lines have made
an arrangement of the offensive and defen-
sive order with the Manitoba against the
Northern Pacific, Mr.. Willard is going to
carry the wur into the enemies camp. Ey-
ery move of the opposition lines will be care
fully watched and arrangements have been
completed 10 build into the Red River val
lev country SO ns 10 head OF the designs
which the Manitoba people are known 10
have had on the territory west of Helena.
The battle front array of the warning forces
will without doubt draw Gould and Hunt
lington into the fight rs aggressiyely opposed
10 each other. Gould is openly in favor Of
the Northern Pacific and Mr.. Willard, while
Mr.. Huntington finds himself threatened in
his western roads by the increased Willard
Gould holdings and acquisitions.
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have not seen the man with whom had
snid conversation since above date.

have not seen the man with whom had
snid conversation since above date.
w. O. THOMPSON.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this
2lst day of Oct, A. D., 1889.
SEAL WILL l.. CLARK.
Notary Public Silver Bow county, Mont.
Territory Of Montana, county Of Silver
Pow-sg.
J. L. Gallagher. witness Of lawful age.
being duly sworn upon his oath does depose
and say: am in the employ of the con-
tractors on the Butte and Gallatin branch
railroad work at the west end Of the tunnel
in Homestake Pass, in Silver Bow county.
was duly qualified voter at the late cleo
tion held ON Oct. |. 1889. and voted ON said
day at the Tunnel precint No. -,
tory. On or about the 5th
day of Oct, 1889. while at my work near the
west end Of said tunnel ] was approached
by a young man whose nfi o rtt
know. He talked to me about politics, and
after some conversation ON the subject he
went down in his pocket and pulled out
large roll Of money, greenbncks, and told
me that il | would mako AN affidavit
that had voted the straight repub-
lican ticket at said election he would
give me one hundred dollars, and would
three dollars day ms long AS | wanted il.
| suspected him when he first spoke TO me,
and deliberately fooled him by saying that
! had voted the republican ticket, when in
truth and IN fact | voted the democratic
ticket at said election, and voted II straight.
| told him would sign no such affidavit for
money OF for any other consideration; that
| had voted as leased. He left ME then
and had no further talk with him. ! have
been nt work al said tunnel since MAY, 1882
, continuously up 10 the present time. was
at the polling place at precinct number -,
in Silver Bow county, on election day, Oct
LIST, 1883. from half-past nine o'clock in the
morning until the polls closed. know of my
own knowledge that there was no influence
or coercion of any kind used by our employ
ers 10 compel the men to vote IN any par
| ticular why. The men voted as they pleased
| ON election day. II anything had been done
to compel the men 10 vote NJ said precinct
in any otner way than as they pleased,
either before election or ON Oct LIST, 1882, |
would have heard of il and would know il.
j. u. GALLAGHER.
Subscribed and sworn To before me this
23d day Of October, 1882
SEAL. PERRIN w. IRVINE,
Notary Public, Silver Bow County. Mon
tana territory.
These disclosures. and those contained in
'TnE INDEPENDENT published yesterday and
to-day. have opened the eyes of the people
here. These men are all well and favor
ably known here, and the truth of these
statements is not questioned. Leading re-
publicans admit that the mandamus pro.
cceding. 10 far as case has been made on
their side, will be mere farce, and many
expressions Of satisfaction are heard that
Sanders n Go. have come 10 grief. II il re-
ported here tonight that the supreme court
will take cogniZance Of the attacks upon
Judge DE Wolfe in n Helena newspaper,
and that their author will be committed on
Monday for contcmpto Of couit. Republican
lawyers say say these attacks have greatly
injured their cpsc.
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The Engineers Excursion.

PuEBLo. Oct. 2G.-There arrived in the city
Mt noon to-day two special trains bearing
about 300 delegates to the national conven-
tion of locomotive engineers, now being
held NJ Denver. The visitors we're met nj
the depot by the local committee and taken
10 the Bessemer steel works. various smell
ters and other places of interest Tonight
they were rendered reception at the Dero-
mer opera house. Addresses Of welcome were
delivered by Ex-Governor Adams, Ex-May-
by Chief Arthur and others. At the conclu-
sion of the reception the delegates were
given a banquet AZ the Grand hotel, which
iasted until a late hour. The journey
through Grand Canon and over Marshall's
Pass will be resumed at 5 o'clock in the
morning.
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Ruiuors OF Trouble ON the Island TON
hrmed by Later Advices.
SAN FRANcIsco. Oct. 26.-The Associated
Press correspondent at Apin' under date oil
Oct. 8. confirms the election OF Mntaafa ~S
king Of Samoa by the chiefs of the various
districts. II was expressly provided that
Mataafa should serve as king only until the
agreement entered into by the three for
eign powers should 90 into effect; then, II
necessary. new election would be held.
Tamasese's followers did not signify their
assent 10 the election. Tho correspondent
states number of Tamasese's followers on
the Island of Savoy made an attack on
some of Mataafa's followers. Mataafa's
chiefs decided TO punish them for this ac-
ton, and one hundred warriors left Apia
Oct. 10Th for Savoy. The departure of the
warriors for Savoy makes certain that q
battle occurred ON that island ms reported
in the cable dispatches yesterday.
When the news of the attack was received
Mataafa sent word 10 his people ut the place
where the trouble occurred 10 demand thai
the guilty parties he delivered 10 him. The
correspondent adds: The excitement has
been increased here by the fact that 100 OF
Mataafa's men are now leaving Apia fol
Savoy. where they will he joined by others
Their intention is to burn the houses ol
Tamasese's men, if the parties who attacked
their friends are moi given up Ieaceably. II
is not improbable the expedition may result
in an open conflict between the forces OF
Mataafa and Tamasese at Savoy.
Commander Woodward, Of the United
Stntes steamer Adams, was passenger
ON the steamer Mariposa. lie discredits
the cable dispatch from Syduey sbo the
battle between the native forces in Samoa.
He does not knew of any of Mataafa's sol
diers having gone To Savoy and says there
we're no indications Of trouble when he left
Amin
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President Mrs visit.

GREAT FALLS, Oct. 26.-lSpecial. Pres
ident Hill and party arrived in special
train of -four coaches to-day and visited the
Sand Coulee coal mines and the. Montana
Smelling Co.'S works. All the party left for
Helena at i:O p. M. They will probably
stay at the Hotel Broadwater tonight and
90 tc Butte tomorrow. In the party are
General Manager Mohler and Col. y. Z.
Shelby, Of the Manitoba railroad, Mr. Per-
kins, president Of the Chicago, Burlington
a Quincy. Mr.. Harris, vice. president and
general manager Of the Chicago, Burlington
dINorthern, Mr.. BLY,, the council for the Chi
cago, Burlington a Quincy, Peter Stems
railroad contractor from 81. Paul, and SEN
ator-elect Arlington, of Cascade county,
Mr.. Perkins was favorably impressed with
theresources Of Great Falls for smelling ores.
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yention of ST. Louis offers favorable ops
portunity TO present our case IN behah OF
lead and gam powerful influence Tor our
cause. Others, ON the contrary. teei that
representation of the lead mining interests
al that convention would be ill-advlsed, ana
possibly injurious 10 the lead industry. Con-
siderine the diversity of opinion, IL
deemed best by all that those representing
that industry should meet prior 10 tue silver
convention and arrive ut unanimityo of oplil-
ion, that no false step may be taken, ana
that the action of delegates from the lead
mining districts at that convention may be
upon well-detined lines and hnve all the
weight of united and organized strength.
m is important that all delegates from all
Communities interested in the prosperity Of
lead mining should be present at the meet
inc herein called. either in person or by
proxy Il is suggested that many delegates
appointed 90 the silver convention can con-
yenienty attend this convention ON their
way to 81. Louis, and where TINS cannot be
done, meetings should be held, resolutions
passed expressing the wishes of those
Interested, and delegates elected with
power 10 appoint proxies resident here.
A full attendance is desirable, and the
convention will decide the number OF votes
10 which each state and territory IL
entitled. The ruling of the treasury de-
partment. while undeniably disappoint-
ment is not a decisive defeat. We are deter,
mined to continue the fight, and several
ways have been suggested and carefully
considered 10y which il can stlll be won.
Which one, or how many OF thess ways
shall be pursued in question to be dls-
cussed and decided when our convention
meets. IL rests with us To redouble our
efforts.
Please communicate with us AZ once
what action you will take in the matter.
Signed, The UTAH ORE PRoDUcERs Asso-
CITATION.
WM. +. JAMES, President.
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BIDDING FOR CRUISERS.
A Baltimore Firm Makes the Lowest Offer
to Build.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.-l5ids were opened
at the navy department at noon in the sec
ond endeayor TO secure satisfactory propos-
ais for the construction of three 2,00O-ton
cruisers, authorized 10y the act of congress,
Sept. 7. 1888. The bids did not include the
armament or equipment. The five bids are
az follows: Union Iron Works. San Fran
cisco. for ono cruiser, $7I5.OoO: for two,
Sl,i50,OC0 for three. S2.0a 900, or $Gsi.d67
each. N. +. Palmer. Jr.. a Co., New York,
for one cruiser, S67l.0o0. Columbia Iron
Works, Baltimore. for one cruiser, $685., 200;
for two, $l225OO. This bid was the low
est. Bath Iron Works. Bath, Me-. for one
cruiser, S5I5,0J; for two, Sl.3jO,0O0; for
three, S2025,O0. Harrison Lpring, Boston,
one cruiser, SG7i.000.
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THE PAN-AMERlCANS.
The Excursionists Visit the Corn Palace
and Then ON Ia Omaha.


and Then ON to Omaha.
SIou1 Cry, Ia, Oct. &.-The Pan Amer
ican excursion reached here this morning.
The local reception committee escorted the
party 10 the opera house, where Mayor Gle
land and Gov. Larabee welcomed the
guests and introduced Senator Allison who
made n speech.
Senior Silva. Of Columbia, replied in cor
dial address Of thanks for the reception.
He was followed by Hon. John A. knsson.
The delegates then visited the corn palace.
Al IL O'Clock the train left for Omaha.
OMAHA, Oct. 26.-All the American excur-
sionists arrived here this afternoon enroute
from Sioux City. The visitors for the first
time saw the North American Indian upon
his native plains. The train stopped at the
little station Of Pendar, aud hundred or
more Of the residents were on hand, while
ON one side of the depot WAS pitched clus-
ter of Indian tepees. Grazing near by was
a drove of bronchos and in the foreground
was a band of Winnebago and Omaha In
dians. They inspected the tourists with
considerable curiosity and Chief Four
Walker insisted ON shaking hands with
everybody; then the band formed circle
about big drum aud at a signal from the
chief gave nm exhibition of an Indian dance.
After this the journey was resumed. The
party stopped at Florence, five miles out of
Omaha, and inspected the new water works,
after which they went to the stock yards.
Arrived at the hotel here. the travellers wert,
welcomed by Gov. rhayer and Mayor
Broatch. The cxcursionists attended the
theatre this evening and will rest to-mor-
row, leaving Monday morning for Des
Moines.
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PLANS OF THE PREMIER.
Bismarck Arrangi x tBring England
Into the Alliance.


lCopyriRht isSg by New York Associated Press
BERLIN, Oct. H.-The proposed confer
a,,o, ,o,,vao, p;.,,,oroL cen,, vol,A..
~ ' ""'""Ay
ana Premier crispl has been delayed until
after Emperor Williams visit 10 Turkey.
The politic,I imnortnnr. of tbe .v,nt ia po,
s,.s', n.ir',',, - ''o'
ho" uehieu' hlsih"fckh proJeet ~ 10 con-
struct n second defensive line behind
Dreibund, consisting Of England and Tur-
-, 49,, .'......i,,...l -,
MY n"' uoI''"'''''" ny 'io"'y '" 'ne NP'chi
purposes of the central European alliance,
but linked by kindred interests. Uenc. be
:. a,,,,,,,..,;,,,, A., .,,,,,,,i, -, ca,,.,'.,
" '''"' '"'iu ''"'iS"u'S
TO new treaty with Turkey, relating 10 She
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on,, Waiting for Mon,nna.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8.-lSpecial. Moth
ing definite is known about the presidents &
statehood proclamation, except that il has
been prepared admitting all four states. II
the returns from Montana are delayed by
the Silver Bow contest, the Dakota senators
and representatives IN Washington will in
sist that tho proclamation be issued with
out Montana. The Dakota returns are
now hero aud the Washington returns are
expected to morrow.
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NOT AFRAID OF THE LAW.
A Boston Man. Accused OF Murder. Sur
render, Himself

DENVER, Col, October &C. w. Hatch
of Boston, was arrested here last night by
the sheriff Of Kit Carson county, Col, upon
an indictment charging him with the muir
der of Henry Hatch, his uncle, near Bur
lington. Col, ON the night Of April "a.
Shortly nfter the murder G., w. Hatch was
arrested in Birmingon. Mich, returned to
Burlington, stood a preliminary trial and
was acquitted, The present grand jury
took up the case and hearing of this, Hatch
Immediately came west to meet any charges,
and was in this city when q true bill was
found He at once telegrphed the officer
TO come here and 10 take him in charge.
The prisoner is now in the bounty Jail. II
the cnse IL bailable he wilpbe released On
bonds; il not. he will sufff incarceration
until the next regular term df court at Bur-
lington, which is in October, 1880.
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MIR. Halfnrd Tired Out.

NEw YORK, Oct. GA Washington
special to the Herald says the statement is
made on excellent authority that Eliiuh
Halford has tended his resignation as pri-
vate secretary to President Harrison. The
reason given is that Hnlford isbroken down
physically. His successor. rumDr says, will
he -. s. Alexander. Of Buffalo, formerly
fifth auditor Of the treasury department,
hut at present district attorney for the
northern district of New York.
Secretary HalfOrd says he has not re-
signed,
BurfALo, Oct. @.-Col. ID. S. Alexander
says there is no truth in the statement that
Halford has resigned OF TINT he has accept
ed the private secretaryshipunder Harrison
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THE TURNER'S AND H0WARDS.
Each side Tells Its Story Of the Bitter
Kentucky Feud.

LouIsyILIE. Oct. @i.-Judee Lewis * in
possession Of the Harlan court house. He
has sixty-liye we'll armed men and IL conf.
dent of capturing Howard and his purity.
An account of the feud has been received
here giving the stories of both sides. How
ard claims the killing originated in the
killing in self'defcnse of Robert Turner in
1852, and that Wilson Howard, under in
dietment for killing William Turner in a
quarrel ensuing, cnnnot get fair trial and,
therefore, resists arrest. Turner. repre-
sented by Judge Lewis, claims that Robert
and William Turner were murdered without
provocntion and Wilson Howard must he
brought to trial. The Towards greatly
greatly outnumber the Turner's and can
secure justice at least. Judge Lewis in not a
relative Of the Turner'S and was drawn into
the fight only in the discharge of his duty.
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DISGUISED AS A WOMAN.
Colorado Onieials Think They Have the
Only and Original Tascotf.

DENVER, Oct. 2.-Quite n sensation wins
created this afternoon at Berthoud, n small
village fifty miles north Of here. Three
weeks ago lady arrived at that place with
all the appearance of being highly educated
and conducted herself in such modest and
pleasing way that she soon won several ad-
mirers, and had il not been for the keen
and waichful eye of the city marshal there,
there would no doubt have been a wedding
in high life before the winter was over; but
the marshal played the detective, and as
consequence to-day the young lady was
given suit Of mems clothes and told TO
wear them until she could prove beyond
doubt that she was not a man. The strang-
est part OF ID IL that the woman, or rather,
mnn, greatly resembles Tascott, the Chicago
murderer. lie will be held until the chief
of police Of that city can be consulted.
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Amer a Crnnkeh NrnIrcnnn

DENVER, Col, Oct. Ex-Governor Cooper
OF Colorado, to-day issued requisition Ia
the governor Of California, for the return "a
this city Of j. Dickson Price. Price was
drawn as venireman on the famous Con
nors- Marshall case, wherein the defendants
charged conspiracy to rob the Rio Grande
express. IL being discovered that number
OF yeniremen had been tampered with. the
entire panel WIS discharged by the court,
when Price skipped and is now supposed 70
be IN San Jose, Cal. II is alleged he received
500 10 stand for acquittal.
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Petroleum ON the Ri.e.

PrTTsBuRo, Oct. 26.-Enthusiasm again
prevailed at the Petroleum exchange to-day
and oil reached the highest point since June
TO- 1895. As it advanced point by point the
bulls made the exchange ring. The highest
point reached to-day was 1878. The low
est this month was on the seventh. when IL
struck 9ssE. making the range for the month
3 cents. The market fell again this after
noon and finally closed at lG.
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To FIght Mahone.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Oct. 26.-The indepen-
dent republicans have nominated an anti
Malone state ticket as follows Governor,
John L. Leads, of Rockingham; Lieutenant
governor, Park Agnew, of Alexandria; at
torney-general, @. A. Hermana, Of Mont
QOlnery.
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Northern Pacific and Grand Trunk.

Northern Pacific and Grand Trunk.
The report telegraphed from Quebec that
President Oakes and other officials of the
Northern Pacific were in Eastern Canada ar
ranging for a shorter route 10 Europe than
any now at its command was little far
fetched, says the Pioneer Press. II is true
that Mr.. Oakes was there. but the trip il
said to have no particular significance. II
is generally understood in st. Paul that If
nnything is To he done down that way by
the Northern Pacific il will be nothing more
than making close traffic arrangement
with the Grand Trunk. The present rela-
tions between the two systems are very
friendly, and il is possible that they may
some day be made closer. This would be
advantageous TO both, and place them in a
better position TO compete with the
Canadian Pacific for through traffic
to and from the lower provinces of
Canada. No one, however, expects
the Northern Pacific TO do ANY building
there. Ii is possible that some short line
may be built OF some small load purchased
for the purpose Of reducing ine mileage be-
tween prominent shipping ceiiters. These
purchases will, however. undoubtedly be
made by the Grand Trunk. The report that
the Northern Pacific will purchase the Te-
miscouata road running from Riviere du
Loup 10 Edmundston, N. b.. istotally with
out foundation. What the Northern Pa
cific could gain by the acquisition of this
line cannot be seen. II IL only about forty
miles in length, and was simply built to
give the Canadian Pacific direct connection
with the northern division Of the New
Brunswick road. The latter is practically
owned by the Canadian Pacific. without
this line north from Edmundston the Cana
dian Pacific vould lose the entire business
of that section of the country.
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nelieNea lie IL Tnscnlf

PnLADELPmA. Oct. 26.-Chief Woods
after having long talk with the man il
custody, is more than ever convinced tha
he is Tascott, the murderer Of Smell, though
the prisoner denies it in sort of half
hearted way. lie was photographed to-day
CHICAGO, Oct, %.-Chief Hubbard vii
supposed Tascott from Philadelphia before
sending man.
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WANTED HIS MONEY.
Attack by seaman Upon British OnicIaIs
ut san Francisco.


ut san Francisco.
SAS FRAScIsco, Oct 26.-James Finch. n
British seaman, made M assault with re-
volyer ON English Consul Donohue and
Vice-Consul Moore to-day. He first at
tempted to shoot Moore. but the cartridge
did not explode. He then turned the
weapon on the consul and fired, but the
bullet missed it's mark. Finch was then
oyerpowered. He was formerly a boatswain
on the British ship Amazon. but was dis
charged because he wns too i'll 10 accompany
the vessel when IL sailed last month. He
claimed there was money due him. and has
frequently called at the consulate. He was
told to-day the money had been sent 10
London because he had failed 10 comply
with certain rules, and this led 10 The
shooting.
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THE ELKHORN co. SUSTAINED.
Secretary Noble Refuses 10 Reverse De-
partment Decision.

WASHINGTON, d. C., Oct. &.-Secretary
Noble, in a decision rendered to-day, denies
the motion of A. F. Bright and Nicholson
for review Of the departmental decision of
March l5, 1889, in the case Of Bright a Mich
olson against the Elkhorn Mining Co., in
which is involved valuable mineral entry
made by said company for the A. NJ. Hotter
lode claim, located near Elkhom, Mont.
The former decision Of the department sus-
tanning the entry is adhered 20.
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THE DEATH RECORD.

Judge Arthur T. Reeve. chief of the seed
division Of the agricultural Department,
died yesterday afternoon.
Alexander Somerville, chief of the money
order division of the postoffice department,
died yesteaday.