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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-03
CONKLING's GENEROUS NEPHEW
The Great Sacrifice He offered to Make for
His Country.

The Great Sacrifice He offered to Make for
His Country.
Hsrper's Magazine: Perhaps there are
no new motifs OF principles of humor, only
new applications. And we are amused
when they are applied to characters well
known. During the war, at time of great
depression. it is said that public meeting
was called in Oneida, county, N. Y, for
the purpose of stimulating the war spirit.
1t was a matter of general potoriety at the
time that there was decided political dis
agreement between Roscoe Conkling and
his nephew. Morris Miller. and that they
warmly opposed each others views and
measures
The meeting was q very fervent one, and
in the course of it great enthusiasm was
aroused tor the more vigorous prosecution
of the war. The speakers WED with each
other in their devotion and self sacrifice.
One speaker offered 10 contribute a large
sum OF money, another and an Jther offered
an increased amount. An aged man arose
and with q broken voice declared that he
had no money 10 give, but that he had a
young son whom he would dedicate to the
service Of his country. Another father
arose and witt tears in his eyes pledged
the same sacrISce.
The enthusiasm was at its height and
the house was carried away by the spirit of
self-snrrender, when Mr.. Miller arose and
elcQuentIy expressed his devotion to the
cause.
II have" he said, in.thrilIing, tones, mo
money to give, but l offer to my country
my uncle, Roscoe Conkling." There was
dead silence Tor a moment, and then sup
pressed laughter. and then a roar that
shook the house. Business was resumed,
the speaking went on, bat every now and
then somebody would break out in q litter:
He offers his uncle, Roscoe Conkling,"
and the fancy would tickle somebody else,
until the whole house was convuIsed again
and again with merriment-
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-03

FORT BENTON, Oct. Especial to the
independent returns from
fifteen precincts give Carter a majority of
thirty, Power a majority OF seveBty-two.
The state ticket all the way through Is
close, and the majority will be small on
either side. The democratic state senator
will be elected, and one and possibly both
members OF the legislature will be repub-
lican- The county ticket is close. and the
election of republican treasurer, sheriff,
and one commissioner is conceded. The
above synopsis is based on = vote of about
$50 out Of a probable 800 polled In the
county.
Bgnnm, DupuyeF and BslvIew precincts
give Carrier 81, Maginnis So Power IS,
IOOie 6o LEGISLATURE, senate, Smith,
republican, 73; Baker. democrat, 60:
representatives, Mitchell, republican, 1O2.
BOardman, republican, 81; Tay lor, demo-
crat, 81; DOdd, dem crat, ~.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-03
ExiIed Queens I'm Paris.

Paris Letter: Paris has always been o
fsvorite resort for Les rois en- exile, and
there are many who hold their little courts
and are more or less worthy Of distinction
IL was always q great privation to the ex
Empress Eagenie that she was obliged to
seek protection from the rathe. frigid Eng
lish, though they have been more kind
to her in her grief. King Milan of Servia
has renOunced his throne that he might
JOIN bis colony. Unlike the reigning royal
ties. who are gradually dispensing with
form and ceremony, the exiled queens are
very particular 10 keep up every form Of
state that belongs to their rank, rs this
outward observance Is the only thing
is everywhere, and "Your Royal High
ness' IL insisted upon in addressing
them The ex Queen of Naples feld q
very quiet but rem arksble court, but her
relative, ex Queen Isabella of Spain, Is the
most Interesting and notorious Of all royal
refDgees who make Paris their home She
was driven from the throne by the Spanish
people. but Is very wealthy, for during the
stormy times which preceded her birth her
mother made good provision for her by
secretlng great sums OF money and even
replacing some OF the crown Jewels with
glass 1T on the income of these hidden
treasures that Isabella keeps mp her little
court and covers her immense bulk with
the gorgeous customs she Is noted for. She
has gro an enormously fat. her drawing
room IL hung with crimson brocnde, she
receives on = platform in q gilt chair ike o
throne, and her guests are permitted TO
ktss her hand And bend the knee before hfr.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-03
One-Legged Members of Congress.

Richmond Times: Senator Berry lost
his leg at COrinth, Senator Butler, of South
Carolina, lost his at Brandy Station, and
over in the house there are three one-leg-
ged men, or we're during the last congress
Representative Henderson, of Iowa, is one
of them, though you'd never suspect IL to
see him moving about He is rs spr- as
boy with his cork leg. Congressman
Brown and BOothman. of Ohio, used to say
they were in hard luck because each had
lost a left leg. If each one had lost a right
they could make one pair of shoes do for
both Senator Hampton had hard luck.
too He fought like q tiger on the cOufed-
crate side and came out without a scratch,
only To be thrown from a mule few years
after the war and have a leg so adly hurt
rat 1t had 10 be amputated A mule
Wasn't that hard luck? The only one
armed men in the | ct congress, l believe,
were General Hooker, of Mississippi, and
Congressman Oates, of AIabams. They
were both mighty brave men In battle, but
I've heard they never shook hands but
once, refusing do SO again because it is
the hoodoo or left handed shake
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-03
RED-HEADS ARE RISKY.
People with Golden Hair Bad Insurano.
Subjects.

People With Golden Hair Bad Insurance
Subjects.
Philadelphia Record: 81 should like to
insure my life, but would be considered a
bad risk. doubt If any Of the first class
companies would accept me-"
These were the words of a big freckle-
faced, red-haired individual, whose usually
merry countenance and abundant ayoirdu-
pois made him the very picture of health.
"What In the world should make you a
bad risk ~ chorused group of bystsnd-
ers.
The first speaker blushed till his cheeks
were as fiery a red as his matted locks, and
then he answered softly: "My scarlet top
Knot is my lane. IL Is quite bad enough To
and the like, but when the insurance com
panles take hand in the persecution IL is
enough 10 make a strong man weep"
the aggrieved individual resembled q
consumptive as little as possible, but his
supposltitiOus tendency TO pulmonary af-
fectioDs was the only ground for the insnr-
ance mems boycott The medical exam
iner OF q leading life insurance company,
Who was questioned 40 10 the alleged dis
paragement of red heads, replied tuat IL
was largely imaginary and exaggerated.
ut Is fact, however, he continued. that
red headed persons generally have very
thin skins and are as q rule of a delicate
constitution A pale, thin face and a CO ~
ering consumptive form are often allied to
q reddish complexion Light hair, and es
pecially red hair, often SEEMS To betOken
&C, 0tuious disorders, and Its presence may
pr.Judice superficial examiners against the
sugect IL IL fact that red headed per-
sons VINO show not the slightest trace of
pulmonary trouble will sometimes develop
consumption in an almost incredible time
I'VE probably reject q greater proportion
OF red headed men than OF black OF brown
or yellow or tow heads, but there Is no In
trinsic defect In sorrel-top or in Its pos
SCISSOR III one of those radiant mortals
applies 20 US, and appears 10 be In good
mental and physical condition. be Is ac-
cepsed on exsctly the same terms IS IL bis
d Jll were black as the ravens wing.
"a similar rule applies TO negroes IL
they are perfectly sound and give good
account Of themselves we accept them On
equality with their white brethren: bUt
there are so few who can relate
the several stages Of their ancestry
general are regarded as poor risks. A
proposition was made recently for the
oraniz alton of an insurance company that
should insure none but coiored people. But
think such company would fail OF sup
port. There are very few Degrses rich or
provident enough TO petrcnize a regular
insurance company. Lspses would be OF
frequent occurrence, owing % tbs shiftless
character OF the members and as they
would have to pay heavily there would be
no advantage in the formation OF such Q
company The colored people have their
beneficial societies and lodges, which
abundantly meet all their demands for
death benefits-"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-03

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 2-The National
Civil Service Reform league met this morn
ing and George William Curtis was re-
elected president Resolutions, framed on
the lines laid down In Curtis speech OF last
night touching President Harrison in bis
relations TO the civil service, were passed.
Sherman ). Rogers read long series of
resolutions, which were adopted, dealing
with the treatment Of civil service reform.
The resolutions state the execution OF the
law is seriously endangered by the appoint
ment, as heads of offices, Of men not in
sympathy with the law or its purposes.
rhe resolutions condemn the president for
having abdicsted his power of appoint
ment by placing appointments at the dis
possl of partisan leaders, thus enabling
{ en- to debauch their constituencies and
control elections. The record OF the ad
ministTatiOn in regard to the railw way mail
service IL severely condemned, and the res
oiutiOns find the pledge OF the president
that fitness snd not party service should be
the sole discriminating act of appointment,
is disregarded.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-03

The statement that out of every hundred
men engaging IN business. but three are
successful is statistical chestnut which
may be correct in the main, and If so, the
pertinent inquiry, What is the matter with
the other ninety-seyen is in order. This
query, so far as it relstes to manufactures
using steam power, has q partial answer.
A leading hrm Las recently been pursuing
. asystemstic series of investigations to de-
termine what percentage OF the power ac-
tuAlly developed was utilized in pro-
ductlOn and how much wasted
Careful tests In some of the most prOni-
nent manufacturing concerns in the CONN.,
try gave some curious results. In nearly
every case it was found thar at least so T,sr
cent of the power was wasted. One large
establishment wasted IS per cent and an
other s3 per cent, while in another. where
the engine WAS developing so indicated
horse power. eleven tEelfths of fhis
amount was wasted in friction and other
useless work. and only five horse power
WAS available for purposes of manufsrtura.
In most manufacturing enterprises the
cost OF fuel Is very serfons
item, and the Stationary Ensjueer thinss
IL would appear to be well worth the rime
OF the owners 20 start little investigator
as to what becomes Of the power they paw
for Economical production and iudicions
utilization OF steam are the Beginning ard
end OF steam using. and the concern which
pays no attention to these points need
scarcely hope 10 be one of the lucky three.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-03
|OUR ROOSTER! !
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@-.z..z5s'ss.sss 'ss.ssE@
He Crows Over the Election Of a
Democratic Governor and a
Democratic Legislature.
N |
s
This is the Rooster Who Crowed
Too Soon and Who Claimed
the Earth.
Silver Bow Gives a Good Majority
For TOole and the Legis-
lative Ticket.
The Deer Lodge and Missoula Counts
Not Complete, But the
First All Right.
Toole's Majority in the Territory
Over 400. and carter's Prob
ably About 600.
The Democratic Majority In the LeEisla-
ture Estimated on the Latest
Reliable Returns.
Silver Bow Gives a Good Majority
For Toole and the Legis-
lative Ticket.
The Deer Lodge and Missoula Counts
Not Complete, But the
First All Right
Toole's MsjoritY in the Territory
Over 400. and carter's Prob
ably About 600.
The Democratic Majority In the LeRisla-
ture Estimated on the Latest
Reliable Returns

Returns from Tuesdays election are
still Incomplete, but the revised figures
from q majority Of the coun'ies confirm
The INDEPENDENT first estimates that
the democrats have elected Toole, COVER.
nor, by between 400 and 500 majority, and
carried the legislature by a majority Of not
less than eleven on joint ballot.
Carter, republican, is elected 10 congress
over Maginnis, democrat, by q small ma
iOrity. The republicans haYe apparently
elected majority Of their state officers be-
low governor by small margins, but It may
take Cffieial returns on some of the candi-
dates TO determine the result.
The greatest surprise to the republicans
was the capture of Lewis and Clarke
county by the democrats for Toole, half OF
the legislative ticket, ana several Of the
county offices. The result here was Of the
greatest importance in determining the
complexion Of the legislature and in max
ing Toole's majority secure.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-03
In THE DAK0TAS.
ou- Sister Territories Pile Up Repub-
licsn Msjoriiies Which Leave
No Doubtful Results.
The Big Fight in South Oakots Over
the Capitol and Pierre its Prob
able Winner.
North Dakakta shows a Loss of Population
But the Emigration Was Demo
cratic gton Results.

PIERRE, 5. d., Oct. 2.-The South Da-
kota hrst state election descended 20 q de-
grading scramble for capitol location.
There was no dght ON anything else.
MelIette Is elected governor by over 1000
msiOrity, while Pickler and Clifford go TO
congress. The republican majority in the
legislature will be at least sixty, ipsurlDg
the election OF two republican United
States senator's. The vote Is enormous,
probably $4,000. For the capitol, Pierre,
Huron, Watertown, Chamberlain, Sioux
Falls and Mitchell entered Reports re
ceived 10 this morning Indicated the vote
for Pierre % 900. Huron q, 900. Sioux falls
IL 200, Watertown 10000, Mitchell 1000,
Chamberlain 5000. Huron claims TO nave
secured the capitol. as also does SIOUX
Falls Little attention is given 20 minor
ity representation. IL Is doubtless defeat
ed The fate of prohibition hangs in the
balance. On n square night It would prob
ably have been carried, but the votes on
this question were recklessly traded on the
apital location
The republican state central committee
estimates this morning the republican state
ticket is elected by 20 900 majority; that
prohibition carries by 10 900 10 1900 ma
jority; that Pierce has 25 600 votes for tenn
DoraTy capitol, with Huron good second.
Pierce will undoubtedly be the temporary
capitol.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-03
THEIR FAITH SHATTERED
christian Scientists shocked by the De
parture OF Its Leaders.

christian Scientists shocked by the De-
parture OF It. Leaders.
New York special: The little circle Of
Christian Science enthusiasts who cobtin-
ued TO profess thsiI faith in Mrs PluDkett,
the teacher and shining example OF what
they believed, through all the notoriety
which came of her connection with DIR. a.
Bentley WorthingtOn, had their faith cru
ely shattered yesterday by the announce
ment that DIR. WOrthingtOn and Mrs.
Plunkett have left the city together and
abandoned their adhersnts Although they
only informed their intimate friends Of
their ultimate desiiaatiOD, IL is said
that they have sailed for Australia,
where they will eBdeavor to spread
their peculiar ideas and establish q
circle Of nrm believers similar to what
they bad In this city DIR. A. Bentley
WorthingtOn went our n town several
weeks ago, and his door bell was pulled
day atter day by determined looking men,
na ,s,s ss,a .,o 20 oe angry creditors of the
wife for each one. Neigbbors of ~.
couple. who kept a curious eve on whist
Wes - EolnE D,E on Ia ths mont parlOr where
tels for her monthly newspaper. the Ipde-
pendent. say that WorthiDgtOu came hack
u. tOWn one CAV last week He not
the same clipper and bandsOme Worth
iDgton of old. however, because he wore a
disguise. They assert that the much mar
ried man had on long black
beard that reached half way down
his breast. wig OF ebony curis and a
p sir OF sDectacles- With hard work on
the part Of WorthiDgt0n and Mrs Plunkett
the Independent came out last week liz
was probably the last number of tie peri
odicsl- There was nothing in its columns
To intimate to the fAith-cure followers that
their leaders were about 70 desert them.
After the Independent was issued Worth
lngtpn is said 20 have taken one Of Mrs
Plu0keu's children and left the city He
wore bis hairy disguise, and none of his
vlRilsnt creditors got upon his track. The
next dav Mrs Plunkett sold the IDdepend-
ent 10 Frank p. Lowell and went away
with her other child She told a neighbor
that she was going 70 San FrsBcisco, but
IL is believed that Australia IL the destfna-
ton OF the pair.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-03
Morris Park Races.

MORRIS PARK, n. Y q, Oct. 2-The fall
meeting of the New York jockey club
opened TO day. The weather was chilly,
tie track was in good condition and the a.
tendance 5000.
Sweepstakes, five eighths Of a mile-Ger-
aldine won, Blue Book second, Maidstone
third. Time LOOK.
weepstRkes-Sfephsnie won. Holiday
second, ) irrento third. Time I:46
Dunmore stakes. three fOurths of mile
b Rio Rey won. RIperts second, Gregory
third. Time l:l2iS
Oakland stake. UnS AMI me fourth OF
mile-Tenny won. Badge second, LOvina
Bell third Time 2.IIL.
Five eighths of a miie-Bell 4. won,
Carrie G. second, Mamie c. third Time
1908.
Ssven-eighths of a mile-Romp won
OArsman second, Lsfitte third. Time :2eA
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-03

JEROME PARK, Oct. 2-rhe meeting of
the American Jockey club opened to day.
Attendance, 5000; weather, clear and cool.
Five-eighths OF a mile-Volunteer won,
Lady Margaret second, Cruiser third.
Fine. IsOi5S.
One and an eighth of q mile-Kern won,
Dupiicity second. Brussels, third. Time,
2:0l5{.
Nursery stakes, three-quarters of q mile
Cyclone Colt won, Tournament second,
MRgnate third. Time, 1:lS.
jerome stakes, one and three-Quarters of
a mile-LOngstreet won. Philosophy sec
Und. Time, 3:l1.
Fourteen hundred yards-Grenadier won,
ClemOn second, Belle dor third. Time,
1:2S
One mile-Bar Maid won, Pocatello sec
ond, Letretia third. Time, 1:465S.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-03
HONORING Our GUESTS.
The Delegates to the Americas CopEress
Received by the President.

The Delegates to the Americas Congress
Received by the President
WAsHING TON, Oct. 2.-The delegates to
the International congress assembled at
the state department at noon and proceed
ed in a body 10 the diplomatic reception
roam. and were presented to Blaine, who
delivered an address of welcome, and at
tue conclusion Of his speech he with
drew. A resolution was adopted naming
Blaine as president Of the congress A
number of commit ees were appointed and
the congress adjourned until Monday. No
vem0eT 10. Blaine then escorted the mem
beTs 10 the White House. The president
gave a special reception to the delegates st
80, one OF the features of which was an
informal lunch served in the state dining
room. At ? G'elock the reception took
place in the Blue ParlOr- The members
were presented by Biaine first 10 Harrison,
then 10 Mrs. Harrison, then TO the mem bers
of the cabinet. After social interchanRes
tue party repaired to the dining room and
psTtOok of a lunch. The center piece of
the table was a large floral representation
Of the western heL'isphere- South Ameri-
can dishes and South American cigarettes
were served. Everything was done 10
chow honor to the different countries repre-
sented. A few of the delegates were in
full court costume, but majority wore
plain dress. The reception lasted two
hours and was altogether informal
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-03
Episcopalians in Session.

NEW YORK, Oct. 2.-The general con-
vention Of the Protestant Episcopal church
of America opened this morning in st.
Georges church. It is looked upon as one
Of the most notable conventions ever held
by the church in this country, from the
number of important subjects TO come up,
one IL the proposed change of name,
another is that OF proportienate represente-
ton There are also eighteen resolutions
and propositions for alteration in the book
Of common prayer. The convention
opened with a communion service, fol-
lowed by the reception of the house of
bishops, who marched in a body. After
the morning service Bishop Whipple, of
Minnesota, preached the sermon of the day.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-03
FIVE CENTS

following are the mRjorities as Tar as re-
turns already In show: TooIe, 100; Carter.
IA; Fisher, 5S; Joyes, 1l9. Pool, So; Breen,
7S; Twohy. "a; McCay, "a; Murray, 76;
Myers, S4; Jackson, 81; Stevens, IS. Cook,
s: Harlow, 162, HAlford. 2S5; Parker, 207;
McNeiIl. S22, Desn, I5S.
Many tickets In the different precincts
were thrown out. owing 70 mistakes hAv-
ing been made by voters In marking them.
st. LOuis-FOr the constitution. IS; Car
ter, %; Maginnis, :; Power, 29; TOole, q;
Conrad s; Richards, q; Browne, 3; Rot
witt. "a; Collins. 2; Hickman. q; Fitzger-
aid, 3; Kenney, p; Haskell, %; PembertOn.
10; Cannon, p; Russell, 9; Blake. IS; De
Wolfe, s; Armstrong, 2; HArwOOd. q;
BiekfOrd, 10; DeWitt, Is; Cope. 9; Ken
7aeey' ,.Stso, q; Ssier.ith' s1. ws:,. &; JOyess..
ct;ardwsii. 3; Fisher. a; Brseu. n1 s; Gronf.
IS; Love. "a; Pool, 9. Swiggett, %; TwOhy,
3; Durnep, 2, NcNelli, %; Harlow, %;
LGna EnssaS 8 ssssS ss ceak Sss . = HsI5a io asa M
Parker, 10; Betkin, y; smith, q; Dean, II;
hammond, p; BrOOke, 8, Rudu, p; Gilbert,
II; Myers, q; MCMILLAN, -; Murray, S0s
MeCAy, TO- Iuttle, Z; Cralle. r. NJ, IL.
Placer-I6S votes cast here yesterday as
follows. Carter 1UI; Ma0innis, 6S; Power,
%; IOoIe, "a; Conrad. So; Richards, los;
bfOwne, TO- hatWitt, 100; Collins, OF, HlcK-
man, ~ Fitzgerald, 90; kenney, 10l; Has
keli, sls femOe ton. So; cannon, IS, kus-
sell, 80; Blake. 90; DE W olfe. 80; Armstrong,
80, haI SuUd, IS; Birkfurd, So; Dewitt IS,
Cope, 81; kennrdy, SO; GalbraIth, %; JOyes.
6l; JAcksun- lO2s Whaley, So; Carl we'll, 51s
Fisher, l25s bIoen, IS, CIonk, "a; Love, "a;
Pool, 81, SWlggert, 20; rwohy, 81.
Victor precInct-CarIer, lO9; NagInnis.
So Power, 1O2s TOOle, 81; Conrad, 81; Rich
ards, l09.
Boulder and ElkhOrn gives Carter Il
ToOle y majority. The demo-
.Tatlc state senate ana legislative ticket
was elected by small majority. HOlfOrd
: the next sheriff by 200.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-03

WHITE SULPHUR SPRISGs. Oct. O.
Especial 20 the Independent. The elec-
tiOn Is closed AS far as heard from Carter
Is p ahead and may increase his majority
70 70. T.F0le is 80 ahead and will csrrV the
county Parberry IL elected. WOodsOu Ia
10 ahead OF Goodman and s. ahead OF
SDratt. We elect county treasurer, asses-
sor and possibly superintendent nf schools
Nine precincts Of MeARher. Carter. 25s.
Maginnis. 26i; Power. 234; TOOle, 29I: Con.
rad, 2bS: Richards. 25S: Browne, SSg: Rot
witt, Zs6, Haskell, 256; Pemqert0n, 269:
collins, 26I; Hickman, 253, FItEgerald, 25e:
Kinney, 255; Cannon, 25S, Russell 25s.
BiaEe, z5g: DeWoife, 2b7; Bickford, go
Dewitt, ESQ; Armstrong, 2s9: Har Sood'
256
Returns from Castle give Carter IO4.
Msginnis, s., Powers, 90; Poole 49,
White SuluheT Carter, Isg. MaRinnis
14l; Power. l76; TOOle. 1856.
Nsrttnsdale as follows: Carter, q.
Maginnis, IS; Power. II; TOole, IS.