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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-17
INFLUENZA AT NEW YORK.


DiNtaAf DiHfoNtltt ny nthlih OihttfN
NEw YoHK, Dee. lG.-Dr; Edison, of the
health board, to-day reported there had
been discovered in this city eight cascs Of
foreign influenza. The first victim WINS n
young lady taken down Thursday last. Il
il supposed she contracted the disrase from
family who returned from Europe n few
days ago. Her first symptom wns vertigo.
speedily followed by headache and chills.
Then she became deathly sick with pains
in her limbs and muscles. This WAS suc-
ceeded by bronchial cntarrh, soreness of
the throat and coughing, followed by n
high fever, exceedingly rapid pulse, which
al times reached 10 10 the minute. Since
then seven other members Of the families
have been attacked by the disoase. The
health officers say II TX not dangerous, but
II II tends 10 become nn epidemic all cases
must be quawntincd. The treatment Is
spraying the affected membrane freely aud
frequently with solution of quinine and
the internal administration of quinine. bel
lAdonna and camphor.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-17

The ways and means committee held
meeting this morning and prepared 10 enter
promptly upon the work preliminary 10 the
of a tariff bill by providing for
number of hearings, at which the interests
likely 10 be- affected by theproposed changes
may give their views. The hearings are
liked as follows; Metals. ores and coal, 10th;
sugar, 18th; chemicals. Monday, Both;
enrth.u aud glassware. 3lst; wool, January
"a. manufacturers of wool, Sd; fax, hemp
jnte and cotton goods. ith; silks, 9th: to-
baceo. cigars, SNUFF, cigarettes, 9Th; provis-
IONS and farm products, sth; sundries. 9th !;
wood, wo0denwarc. books and paper. 10th.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-17

Senator pettigrew to-day introduced his
bill providing for survey Of the boundary
line between North and South Dakota. II
provides for commission Of three, one 20
be appointed by the secretary of the interi-
or and one each 10y the governors of North
and South Dakota, 10 take charge of the
work, II asks an appropriation of $60.0O0
TO meet the expense Of the work.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-17

Republicans at Washington Jubi-
liant Over the News From
Montana.
The survey of the North aud south Dakota
boundary Lines-The Day In
Congress

WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator Plumb, OF
Kansas, came 20 10 the rescue of Montana,
which has uo senntors to look after its inter
ests, and To day introduced the first bill of
the session whic had to do with the interests
OF Montana exclusively. 1t WAS for public
building at Helena, and asked for an ap-
preparation Of S250OO0.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-17
Pcn.lnns ENnmIncr. H.rnlind.

Commissioner of Pensions Raum to-day
issued an order directing that forty Of the
as special pension examiners now in the
held be recalled and assigned 10 duty in the
pension bureau IN Washington. The nun
her of examiners IN the field will be re-
duccd, and their several boundaries extend
ed 80 as Ia cover the entire country as now.
General Kaum's purpose In making this
change II to increase the effective work ing
forces of the Office.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-17
Montana ro.lom,e Appointments.

Among the postmasters appointed to- day
Rre the following; Montana, q. II. Bene-
field, Meycrsburg, Park county; North Da-
kola $. Capro. Snusachville. BottineHu
county; A. rurnoy, Taylor. stark county
~; Matte A. Kuddie, Hamilton. Grant
county; Mis-. j. X. Gibson. Felix, Umatilla
county; Washington, c. W. lunis. Meadow,
Lewis county.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-17
ii lie Drove Her Frantic.

sT. JosEPH Mo-. Dec. 16.-Julius Hooper
was to-day shot and killed by Louise Epper-
son near B0kcrsyille. Hooper for some
time has been teasing Miss Eppersqn about
her admirers, and had driven her nearly
frantic. To-day at dinner table he COM
menced joking again, when the girl left the
room got a revolver, came back, and with
out word shot Hooper in tho head.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-17

The sccrotary Of state has sent the follow
ing cable: STANLEY, Zanzibar; am di-
rccied by the president Of the United States
to tender his congratulations 10 you upon
the success which has attended your long
tour of discovery through Africa. and upon
the advantages which may accrue therefrom
iu the civilized world"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-17

BERLIN. Dec. ga conference will be
held between committee representing the
miners at WRldenburg and the managers Of
the mines. II the miners demand that eight
hours shall constitute days work is re-
fused by the managers. the men will appeal
TO the emperor For the present strike is
ayerted.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-17
A BRAKEMAN KILLED.
George jackson Meets Terrible Fate NJ
silver Row.


silver Bow.
BUTTE, Dec.lG.- special lhismorning AN
accident occurred whereby George Jackson,
a Montana uuion brakeman, lost his life AZ
Silver Bow. Jackson WINS helping 10 switch
cars and WIN holdinRa "a switch open while a
lot Of loaded freights were run past at "A
high rate of speed. One OF those ears WAS n
fiat, loaded with lengths of heavy iron pipe.
One of these pieces ofppe projected beyond
the ear and struck the unfortunate brake
nun on the hend as the train whizzcd phst,
breaking his skull, Jackson WAS placed on Il
car and brought to Butte, but expired just
about an hour after his injury and without
rogaining consciousness. lie was about ID
years OF age ard unmarried, but had n num-
Der Of rolntives living in South Butte.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-17
A,Ivis.d M wnrL

LONDON, Dec lG.-The committee of strik
ing gas men at Manchester and Stafford an
nounce that their funds are exhausted. an q
they advise the men TO ask the companies 10
take them back.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-17
EIgin Watches,
Holiday Presents.
DIAMONDS

The season is here and Christmas
presents must bo bought for relatives
and friends People having many pres
ents to make and who do not care to
tao their pockets too heayily. We come
10 their rescue. Our stock uf
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-17
Sell at Very Low Prices

and look at neither cost price OF value.
thereby sustaining our reputation Of
selling at prices TO suit the times and
leaving ali would be competitors FAR be-
hind.
We have Diamonds and Watches 10
SUIT everyone's purse Even with this
large stock il would be well 10
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-17

rs the largest in Montana. Even il you
do not care TO make u purchase, IL viii
repay the trouble OF a visit TO take a
look at the glorious sight, We are quite
alive to the fact that there are more
diamonds and watches bought at this
time Of the year than Mt any other, and
therefore shall not lose the opportunity.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-17
Diamonds and Watches

is complete. Our show cases contain
Diamond Rings, Diamond Lace Pins,
Pairs of Diamond Earrings, Gold and
Silver Watches, and every kind Of jew
elry ever manufactured, in unique and
elegant designs People are always
anxious 10 see lovely sights, and our
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-17
Waltham, Rockford and Elgin
Watches.

These are the watches We makea spe
calty of.
Solid silver hunting watches, genuine
imported movement, stem -winder and
setter, full size, -.
Solid silver hunting watches, genuine
American movement, Elgin or Waltham,
cases chased and engraved
Ladies' solid gold hunting watches,
beautifully chased and engraved, stem
wiuder American movement
Boys solid silver hunting case, stem
winding watches. 81 70 -.
Fine repeaters and r. Howard a Co
watches at greatly reduced prices.
We guarantee all goods.
Solid gold wedding rings, II to Is
carats.
l4-earat garnet. turquise seal and ini.
tial rings "A specially.
Gold headed canes and umbrellas in
great variety,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-17
MAKO your Selections Now.

and take advantage OF our endless va
riety. Should il not be convenient for
you TO take your selections at once, YOU
can leave them with us for future de
livery. All we have 20 osa' Is, that If you
contemplate purchasing just call ON us
and compare prices. All goods are OF
the finest qua ty.
Our stock Of diamonds consists OF the
finest grades white. brilliant and blue
white gems. No other house in Mon
tana can beat US in quality and price.
A genuine diamond baby ring, $50; a
diamond collar button, 81; a pair OF dia-
mond sleeve buttons, lady's size, -; a
diamond stud, Sl2; pair OF q amond
ear screws, SD; a dimmond ring. very
brilliant stone. Sli; very pretty Knot
diamond srarf pin, 81; a pair diamond
sleeve bu tons beautifully engraved $40;
ladies' and gents diamond rings from
Sl5 TO $500 each,
Bracelets, pendants, rings, studs, but
tons. in fact everything that is novel,
new. rich aud unique, including watches,
clocks and silyerwarc.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-17
nlonds

Display of Watches and Dia-
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-08-31

ity for signs of life. Dim lights were
shining from various windows in the
second story, but everything was quiet.
He tried the gate, but it was locked.
However, he soon climbed to the top
of the fence, and, with an agile bound,
his 1.-the form landed in the yard.
Fortune seemed o favor the detective.
He was not disturbed, and going to
the back door of the store, he began the
search for clews.
The search was not very long or
difficult. The eyes of the detective
roved about like those of n hawk, and
soon lit upon button the regulation
clew-a small and dirty shirt button,
but a button all the same; and in
these days of romance and adventure,
it is often, indeed, that life, fortune,
and all depend upon a button,
As the detective examined the clew.
Il fierce exclamation escaped him, and
a terrible. relentless look came into
his line blue eyes as he Missed through
his clencle ed teeth :.
ave, villains, You may well trem-
bic, for the Ave ger i on your track.
The chase has commenced, and / will
follow You to the end of the earth.
will never cease until the innocent il
saved and | have dragged yourvile-"
The detective felt powerful grasp
on his collar and pants, and he was
hurled through The air, with terrific,
relentless force. His lion nerve avail
ed him naught against the powerful
enemy who had caught him in that
terrible grasp, and as he was hurled
violently to the earth cry escaped
him, a terrible vail. so loud and de-
sparinG that it must have made "Bleary-
Eyed Bill" turn green with envy.
All the tom-cats in the neighbor-
hood, with cries of dismay, and tails
standing in the air, sought more con-
genial climes; frightful din came
from the hel-house, and, horrible to
relate, there were sounds of surprised
Explanations from within the residence
Of Tommy Graves. The whole family
turned out to see what was wrong,
while the abashed detective heard Miss
Grace herself eXclaim, in voice of
mingled horror and disgust:
why, grandfather, was that ugly
little rag-muflin trying TO break into
the store:"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-08-31

Some conversation among those as
sembled followed, but the detective
heard 1t not. His grcpt mind was
dazed ami bewiidered his iron hsrVe
crushed.
Presently the detectives father APP
preached him and seized an ear. The
gentleman before mentioned did the
same, and together they dragged him
homeward with cruel, relentless force.
Yet in spite of all his reverses, tho
indomitable spirit of the detective was
not entirely broken. He still retained
possession of his terrible weap6n, and
he managed to draw it forth, at tic
same time exclaiming, mechanically !:
Halt, villains. I've got you Gov
ered"
But at the same instant an extra
Jerk on tho ent, propelled by his
father, sent the weapon spinning front
his hand. As Il STRUCK the grotnd it
exploded, the improyised cylinder-pin
at the same time flying in one direc-
ton, the cylinder in another, end the
revolver in a third, while the hammer,
loosened by some internal conyulsion,
ratified helplessly in its place.
Eth! What does this mean? The lit
tie rascal has got a gum" exclaimed
the father, ard he gathered up the re-
volyer and carefull,r deposited it in his
pocket. Again, with meaning light
in his eye, he seized the detectives arm
and the latter was marched on in grim
silence. The patcrnal abode was
reached, the gentleman friend babe
them good night, and the detective was
left alone with his father.
But the look on the latter's face only
became more stern and determined,
his grasp iirmer and more relentless.
As he dragged "Old Thunderbolt, {"
hopeless and dispirited, into the house,
he cried, i'll a voice of thunder:
Maria Jane, where is the paddle 2"
Maria Jane brought that implement
of torture with alacrity. 1t was an
ugly-looking weapon, fully three feet
long, and the blade at least six inches
wide.
"Old Thunderbolt' was led to his
room in the same manner as before,
and his father took chair Knowing
well what was coming, the detective
uttered despairing cry.
A malicious, almost tiendish smile
played for an instant over the face of
the stern parent. Then the detective
was again caught up by the collar and
pants and thrown across his knee, face
down. The bludgeOn was raised, poised
for an instant in the air, and
Over the narrowing scene that fol-
lowed we gently draw the veil
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-08-31

IDENTIFY the property of a person several
sizes larger than the weaier, while on
his shapely feet was n pair Of the
hugcst and heaviest cowhide shoes a
pair hich had been an heirloom i'll the
family for many generation.
A huge bulge under his coat and in
the Nicinity of the breast pocket was
well calculated to suggest IDEAS OF
pirates booty, bombs, daggers, and al
those woi.d and romantic things, hut
when gust of wind blew the coat
aside the said bulge proved to be u
choice assortment of fiction wrapped
in a dine novel, which bore gaudy
frontispioca and the breezy caption
"The Roaring Ranger of Rattlesnakt
Ranch"
In his hand he held a copy Of "Old
Electricity" and while one eagle eye
eagerly dcvoured its contents, the
her wandered off across the GENE
terry, to where a tleshy dame, in o
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-08-31

crabs and drank large Goblcts OF froth al
ten cents u son. Every one was rife with
expectancy and bright sparkle was IN
every eye. Several polc"n en- were present,
lending comfort and assurance by their pres.
once and gentle interest in tl.e race. Jockeys
came up and prHcticed their horses. ana
while tn d d so figured out IN thu back
of my pi oSramme what the result would be
il Il hen and half in II day and half Lay
an egg and Il half in nest ana half, pro-
vided she he given Il week and hall with II
cki nee and Il hal. Just then the crowd
yelled AMI some one said that Blue Rock
had won in l:lSi4. It reminded me OF the
old-t mer VINO waited two hours with the
close attention while pref aratio4s wert
ing made for great race. and while he
thoughtie-sly turned around 10 sp the race
was won.
However. | saved S25 on this race by not
betting on Triler. Ny companion then
said we would feel more interest in the
race, he thought. if we would bet little.
| SAID would lie wlIinL TO bet il saw any
body who wanted to bet. lie sal that
wasn't necessary; We could go Gown 10 the
pool Dom and trouble the pool ltil ard
1t would be all fixed for us. As | uno c"s;amd
it. this is II system by which party OF
obliging young men agree to take all the
money bet and add it up and give bgck what
is due eacl man moro or less. l got my
fricn tc buy me So worth OF bet on Il :"
called Er.C 1t was thOn wCnde full what
an interest telt in Erie. l wanted his au-
tograph to take home with me. He looked
grand 70 me. He was the most graceful
horse ever saw. Before that the other
horses looked to.erably we'll. but aiterwaid
they seemed to have caved in at certain
points and they walked lame.
now heard some one say: They're on"
| saw roll of dust Ike u Jig caterpillar
crawl around the track, and then five
thousand throats made the statement that
Eric had won. With u mass We Judgment
worthy of one much older than l am, L
had won the first money / ever made on
horse race. At first / thought | woul go
down stairs and place myself under the in
fluence OF glass OF lager foam. But no.
thought l to myself. Il will not let prosper
ity turn my head in this way. l viii DO
calm. First, will get my money BE- fore
the cashier is too sorely tempted to go
away with it, So ] went down to the pool
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age. One morning their mother sent
them on an errand to neighbours
about two miles distant. Then they
went through the thick woods.
After q while they came to tree
which leaned over the path and they
saw large panther crouching on the
tree. 1t seemed to enjoy the sun
shine. Jennie said, "Oh! Susie, there
is large wolf "Yes, Jennie" said
Susie, 1T is the bad wolf that killed
my pet lamb and papa's pigs. Let Us
go and tell papa about it. He will
come and shoot the wolf with his gun. "
Jennie said, But if we go away, it
might run away. You had better stay
and watch the animal, while | go
home" Susie consented and stayed
there.
Jennie ran away. Susie gathered
some acorn-cups and began to play
housekeeping" The panther lay still
on the tree and watched her curiously.
The panther after awhile got up and
walked back and forth on the tree. He
was getting ready to come down. Susie
shook her little fist at the animal, and
she said, "If You come down | will kill
YOU" The panther lay down on tho
tree and put his head on his paws.
Susie said afterward that he looked
awful sleepy"
Jennie ran to her home and told her
mamma, She said that large wolf
was there, and that Susie had stayed
and watched it, fIer mamma at once
understood the truth. She then ran
and called her husband. He ran into
his cabin and took his gun. Then he
called a Young man who was working
on the farm to help him. Both then
went through the woods. When they
reached the spot they saw the panther
crouching on the tree above Susie and
Susie singing softly to herself at the
foot of the tree. Mr.. Miller aimed and
fired The animal fell down to the
ground with bullet i'll his brain.
Susie was frightened and jumped up,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-08-31

THE newest rival to the electric light
is Zirconia. the oxide of Zircantum, q
metal found in North Carolina. Over a
burners fitted a glass chimney in which
is suspended hollow cotton wick satu-
rated with Zirconia in the form of a
white powder When the gas is turned
on and a match is applied the wick is
Immediately consumed, but the Zir-
coma remains as a thin, delicate,
suow-white hollow column, which heats
white hot and glows like an electric
light, and seems almost to last forever
if it does not get broken.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-08-31

calico wrapper, with sleeves rollef
above the elbows, fourished large
sapling in one hand, while she hunted
excitcdly under the trees and behind
the stones, wildly gesticulating and
occasionally delivering, in a very loud
and high pitched voice, the following
touching appeal:
Josiah Calvin Baxter Smith, YOU
Young skcesics, come here to me this
minute, or if | don't warm you NJ,
good, now, you young rascal, Calvin
Baxter, You scalawag, d'you hear me?"
He heard, but his fine lip curled as
he arose, took a huge quid of tobacco
from his jaws, and carefully plastered
it over the mouth of the craven figure
On the monument. while he muttered
in scornful tones:
"Ycs, ] hear, Marian Jane, and if you
Fan trail the lightning Detective tc
his lair before he finishes this novel,
you're welcome to apply Your bludgin,
to the pants of his hrecches." And he
resumed his reading.
Suddenly, however, n howl or rather
shrek, rent the air, so dismal and
uncarthly that he sprang to his feet
and turned to fly, with vague idea
that the spirits of the dead were charg-
ing down upon him for the purpose OF
driving him from out their territory.
But, turning to lock back, he discov-
cred the cause of the strange noise.
The exploring party had made a
rather sudden turn, to look behind a
monument of unusual size, when her
toe caught, and, with an awful shrek,
she fell. And great was the fall there.
of. The stick was twisted out of her
hand and lodged in the top of one of
the eyergreeas.
800 oo-oo-oo-kr-r-r-r ouch! Oh,
Lordy.' howlcd the heshy dame, and
she limped off to the house. The youth
resumed his reading.
Presently he heard footsteps APP
preaching. 1t was two gentlemen, and
they were engaged in animated con,
versation. He listened, and the first
words he heard set his blood on fire.
You have heard of the great rob
berry, l SUPPOSE" one of the men was
saying.
NO; when was it :"
"Just this morning. | read long
account of it in the papers. one hun
dred thousand dollars worth of goods.
We will get later accounts in this even.
ing's papers"
Where was it,"
AT Chi"
Just at this instant the gentlemen
espied the detective lying upon the
ground in the attitude of listening,
with "Old Electricity" at his feet and
the roll of profusely illustrated litera-
ture peeping menacingly from under
his coat.
When he saw that his lair Lad been
penetrated he sprang to his feet.
breathless with excitement. and con,
fronted the astonished gentlemen with
the inquiry:
Where was the robbery? Was it at
Tommy Graves" (Tommy Graves
was the largest store in the village.)
The gentleman was naturally of an
obiiging disposition, and, observing the
great interest taken in the case, he re,
piled:
yes, at Tommy Graves. One hun.
dred thousand dollars worth of goods,
and his beautiful grand daughter, Miss
Giace, in the bargain.
The youth tremblcd in his excite,
ment. But remembering that the
Roaring Ranger" did not tremble, even
when covered by the weapons of his
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-08-31
KEEaANs IMPORTED CIGAR.
BY JOHN DE WITT.

ThCy gave n ball at McSwecney's
Mike keegan he smoked n cig-yah
He knew that it WAS im-poor-ted
McGuinness boort It on kynr.
1t Was rse than nuy sto-ic-
Oh, my though, but wasn't it RAM
From the way that Kecgan smoked il.
You'd thought that he owned q bank.
He smoked it ont in the hallway.
Wild piashter back Nv his neck,
And-"Ihc wind blow through hiA whis.
kcrs"
Making OF them n total wreck,
Through the " iuduw ne d left open
He needed a sthin hur-ri cane;
But twill be many dav, though
Before kcoGnn VII smoke again,
Miszes kcccan said, "McSweeney,
Mary AIMS put lad eggs in the duff
But kc,Ean. he calmly stood there
tud hc took another long puff
Ihtn some NJ suid, The gas was Leaking
While others, A rat hal died there"
But kc,gnn he kept on smoking
ht tine foot Of the big hail stair.
They ap- linc-tcdR com iuit-tcc
To dischuovvT The hOr-rid smell
Who 80! onto kc,can 5 smoking
Fer We soon heard an awful we'll
Then something solid r shrinking
The buck fence near the big ash dump.
Whisper We found old TovscT dead
Next lily - he'd swhallOwCd heernu's
sthUmp.
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