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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-02-19
CLAYT0N'S SLAYERS.
The Belief Expressed That They VIII Soon
he In the Hands OF the Law.

The Belief Expressed That They WIN Soon
he In the Hands OF the Law.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 1s.-The Little Rock,
ARK, Gazette says there is but little doubt,
from facts that have come to light within
the past few days, that the assassins OF
Col. John NJ. Clayton are known, and that
before long they will be In the clutches of
the law. The Gazette claims that after the
arrest OF certain citizens In Conway county
for unlawful interference with the federal
election, oyertures were made TO the repre-
sentative Of the state central committee for
q compromise by which the prosecution
would be stopped. The committee agreed
TO compromise but refused to withdraw the
reward offered for the arrest OF the masked
men who stole the ballot box. The repre-
sentative Of the parties at Morrilton re-
turned TO that point, feeling the agreement
would be satisfactory. and stating to a
friend OF Col. Clayton's, In Little Rock,
that he believed the agreement would save
Clayton's life The parties for whom he
had been treating, however, refused
TO comply with the terms because the re-
ward Of $1,000 had not been withdrawn.
Beyond this nothing Is known Of the con-
clusion reached by the Morrilton parties,
but II Is certain that on that night two
men went from M0rrilton TO Plummerville.
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National Capital CuliInS..


WASHINGTON, Feb. IS-Cullom has In.
iroduced an amendment to the army appro-
priation bill, providing that hereafter the
number Of paymasters In the army with
the rank Of major shall be forty. and that
the army shall be paid monthly, unless cir.
cumstances shall render such payment I'M
practicable.
Mr.. Klein, the American newspaper man
whose adventures In Samoa have been the
subject OF International comment, will not
appear before the senate committee ON for
eign relations, at least for the present He
telegraphed Secretary Bayard upon his ar
rival in San Francisco and suggested that
he be summoned 10 testify concerning mat
ters in Samoa, but the secretary was ad-
yised that the committee did not deem IL
polite or polite TO take any further steps
In the Samoa matter pending the result of
the conference TO be held In Berlin.
The statue OF Lewis Cass, presented 10
the United States by Michigan for q place
in statuaIy hall at the capitol, was unveiled
today. There were no formal ceremonies
In the hall.
The court OF claims has given judgment
Tor Sl,002,6l7 In favor Of the Central Pacific
Railway company against the United
states for Withheld dividends. Judgment
has also been awarded TO Charles A. Peray
and j. Q. Erwin a Co, for IS. 500 and 50, 7s5
respectively, on claims arising out OF the
expedition 10 Utah under the command OF
Gen. Albert l.. Johnston.
The Acknowledgement Of the army hasbeen
Informed OF the death, at Fort Hays, Kan,
this morning OF Col. John X. Yard, Eigh.
teenth infantry. His death will cause the
promotion OF Lieut. Col Henry M. LaIelle,
Iwenty-third infantry, and Mai. III. s.
Hawkins, Tenth infantry.
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WITH A CRASH.
The Finest once building In Chicago Col
lapses, but No One Is Hurt

The Finest once building In Chicago Col
lapses. but No One 10 Hurt
CHICAGO, Feb. is.-0ne of the stateliest
Office buildings In America collapsed this
morning. A number OF workmen rushed
out just In time TO escape being crushed
under the mountain OF wreckage. The
ruined building was the 0wing's block, a
beautiful gothic structure fourteen stories
high, situated at the corner Of Dearborn
and Adams street, just opposite the post
Office. In the centre Of the business district
The ten lower stories fell, one after an
other, leaving the walls Of the four upper
floors and roof standing In a decidedly
shaky condition. About $50 this morning
dozen or so OF workmen, who were In the
basement, heard an ominous cracking and
crash. Fortunately for them, they did not
stop TO Inquire the cause, but rushed fran
tlcally into the street. A succession Of
thunderous reports followed the first crash,
then one mighty din, and the atmosphere
was filled with cloud OF dust. When the
air cleared, where before story above story
arose with every appearance OF colossal
strength and durability great building.
there now was a fantastic heap OF debris;
while the space OF q hundred
and thirty feet above was empty,
save for bent and distorted iron beams that
here and there projected from the walls.
The superintendent and contractor were
summoned, but did not seem TO have any
idea Of the cause OF the wreck, or II they
did, they kept II carefully TO themselves.
The building, which was rapidly approach
ing completion, was considered one Of the
finest In the city, from the standpoint OF
convenience, strength and architecture.
The three lower stories were Of stone and
the others above OF pressed brick. The In
terior was entirely OF tile, supported by
massive iron girders.
The city commissioner OF buildings to-
day examined the damaged Owings struc-
tyre and reports the injury much less than
first stated.
A portion OF the tiled floring about
twenty feet long and six wide, which Joined
the two main wings of the building had
just been filled In and was, In the language
of the builder, still "green." This was
struck and evidently loosened on the tenth
floor, Saturday afternoon by heavy iron
water tank which was being rased TO the
roof. IL gradually worked loose and gave
way, carrying the green" portion OF the
floors below II 20 the basement The com
missioner reports the main structure moi
Injured In the slightest.
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THE WEATHER.
Temperature Yesterday at Helena and ~
Various Other Points In the Northwest

Temperature Yesterday at Helena and st
Various Other Points In the Northwest
The temperature In Helena yesterday. as
shown by X. S. Hale q Co.'S Yale College
observatory thermometer, was as follows:
a. m, IA degrees above zero; noon. 2s,
above; Q p. m, IS above; 10 p. m, 7 above.
Dispatches TO the INDEPENDENT last
evening show the following conditions at
the points named at 8 O'Clock:
Mandan-Cloudy, 1S above.
Glendive-Cloudy, II above.
Miles City-Cloudy, 20 above.
Billings-Snowing.
B0zeman-ClOudy, 20 above.
MISUNDERSTANDING, 2 above.
MissOula-Cloudy, cold.
Philipsburg-Cloudy, calm, 10 above.
Anaconda-Cloudy, very cold, 5 above.
Butte-Cloudy and calm, 10 above.
Deer Lodge-Cloudy, showing hard .
above.
Marysvllle-Llght snow. I above.
Great Falls-Snowing. 2 above.
Fort Shaw-Snowlng, s above.
Fort Benton-Clear, calm, IS above.
Fort Assinnibolne- and cold, Is
above.
Battle Creek, N. W. T.-Cloudy, calm,
zero.
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MeIlne Gives II Up.

PARIS. Feb. lS.-Freycinet declined to
join the cabinet which Meline is attempting
to form. Meline, recognizing the impossi-
bility OF forming cabinet on the basis OF
the concentration Of the several republican
groups, has abandoned the attempt. IL Is
expected President Carnot will appeal 70
Rouyier 10 form ministry.
The tribunal OF commerce before which
the application was made TO declare the
Panama Canal company bankrupt on
the ground that II is q commercial
company, has decided IL is
special company, thus upsetting the Pan
anna compan, s plea, based on the recent
decision OF the tribunal OF the Seine, that
II Is a civil concern aud that the tribunal OF
commerce had therefore no Jurisdiction In
! the matter.
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NotaYerr had Mrnnk

LIVINGSTON, Feb. lS.-[Special 10 the
Independent 1.-The report Of the wreck on
the Cokedale branch In Sundays INDIE
PENDENT was exaggerated. The engine
was not disabled, cars were not badly
smashed and neither was Brakeman Go
gerty injured. A few drawheads broken
was the only damage and will probably
not cost the railroad company 10 exceed $50
In repnirs
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Krnna diaInr Doun th. HIII

CHARLEsTos, w. Va. Feb. ls-In the
balloting for United states senator o-day
Kenna lost twelve votes and on the second
ballot received twenty while Goff re-
ceiyed forty; Gov. Wilson six, Somerville
four; Neal. (unlon labor three, with others
scattering. A rum0r Ia a1oat 10 night that
the union labor delegates will vote for
GOf for senator and then make President
Carr, OF the senate, governor, and stop all
the contest proceedings between Fleming
aud GOf.
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Foster Refuses TO Talk.

WASHINGTON, Feb. ia full meeting
OF the senate committee on public buildings
and grounds was held to-day TO consider
the case Of witness Thomas Foster, chief
clerk OF the supervising architects Office,
treasury department, who last week re-
fused TO answer certain questions regard
ing the collection or receipt OF political
contributions from employees In the Office
when asked by q subcommittee. At the
meeting to-day the witness was given an
other opportunity TO answer the question.
but again refused. The committe there
what has been determined upon has not
yet developed. II Is reported the matter
will probably be settled In the senate some
time soon, and IL Is the impression that
Foster will be arrested and brought before
the bar OF the senate for contempt.
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Ml.e and Moderate nl.marcL.

BERLIN, Feb. lS-The Cologne Gazette
says II thinks the "white book" ON Samoan
Affairs recently issued by the government
bears striking testimony to the wisdom and
moderation OF Prince Bismarck. II holds
that the reports Of the German consul at
Apra prove that the action Of the Amer
leans was illegal and overbearing, and that
the policy OF Germany was bringing peace
70 Samoa.
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1.-THE Territory Of Oklahoma.

WASHINGTON, Feb. l8.-The senate
committee on territories has decided to re-
port favorably the Springer bill TO or
ganize the territory OF Oklahoma Butler
dissents and will report q substitute
authorizing the government 10 treat with
tbs Indians for the extinguishment Of their
titles to the lands, preparatory TO the or
ganiz alton of the territory.
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u.Ifar.ed. MAY R.turp

OTTAWA, Ont, Feb. is-The halfbreeds
In Montana have been granted permission
by the Dominion government 70 bring back
20 Canada their live stock free OF duty.
They return TO their old home ht Batouche,
N. t.
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BIRMsGHAn, Ala. Feb. Is-It is re-
ported that cyclone passed through Bibb
county, fifty miles south OF here, lAs'
night, doing great damage. Several per-
sons are said TO have been killed and many
injured. IL is Impossible 10 obtain full
particulars tonight
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Tn. Conf.re,. I'm Session.

WASHINGTON, Feb. lS-This afternoon
the conferees on the omnibus territorial
bill were In session two hours without
coming TO a conclusion. They exchanged
views at length and separated TO consider
them over night and will meet again To-
morrow.
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been located and lands sold as town lots.
A large number OF cases are now pending
In the general land office which will also
be affected by these decisions.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-22
A Peculiarly Pretty Woman.

There was at the car shed probably the only
pretty woman of her odd style in this coun-
try. She was about IS years Of age medium
size and graceful figure. Her complexion
was fair, her features regular, almost classic.
The dominant color of her hair was brown,
but her bangs we're perfectly white, and a
large patch just above her left ear was white
The brow and lashes Of her left eye were
white, while those of her right eye were dark
brown. Her eyes were large, a beautiful
dark blue, full of tenderness. Her voice was
soft, gentle and low, and she carried herself
like queen. Atlanta Constitution
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perience in knocking around the world and
have seen some queer things, they were the
first corsets ! had ever seen that were de-
signed for men They were almost straight
up and down, and not distinguished by the
little semicircular protuberances which mark
the feminine variety of corsets. The whale
bone was very broad and stiff. One pair of
corsets was pink, beautifully edged with white
lace, with monogram in the corner, sur
mounted by ducal coronet.
''TheSe," said the actress, holding the cor
sets up with keen and radiant SMILE, fare
for the Duke of Bufort He makes no con-
cealment of wearing them, you know"
should think not / recalled having seen
the duke the previous day at Ascot driving
coachful Of burlesque actresses to the meet
His wrinkled old face was scanned with
smiles; his white wig and fringe of whiskers
under his chin were beautifully curled. His
seventy odd years weigh heavily upon him,
and he leaned forward in such a weak fash
ion on the box seat that the upper line of his
corsets was plainly indicated through the
back of his coat
The other pair of corsets were small and
exceedingly short should not think that
they were more than four and half inches
VI. and down. l asked who they were for.
The clerk hesitated for long time; then the
actress blurted out the name of Kyrle Bel
lew. The only thing that astonished me was
that there was no pink lace on them after the
fashion of Bufort's-Clothier and Furnisher.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-22
A ShreMd Elephant.

The following story is told by DR.. Ro-
names: An elephant was chained to tree in
the compound opposite Mr.. Townsends house.
Its driver made an oven at a short distance,
in which he put his rice cakes to bake, and
then covered them with stones and grass and
went away; When he was gone the elephant
with his trunk unfastened the chain round
his foot, went to the oven and uncovered it,
took out and ate the cakes, recovered the
oven with the stones and grass as before and
went back to his place. He could not fasten
the chain again round his own foot, so he
twisted it round and round it, in order to
look the same, and when the driver returned
the elephant was standing with his back to
the oven.
The driver went to his cakes, discovered
the theft, and, looking round, caught the
elephants eye as he looked back. over his
shoulder out of the corner of it. Instantly
he detected the oulprit, and condign punish
ment followed The whole occurrence was
witnessed from the windows by the family
Philadelphia Times.
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pointed out uerects and commended excel
lences, they have shown the needs of the times
and often made suggestions that have been Of
material benefit to the workers on these lines.
Still it has largely been left to the sanitary
journals to chronicle the new steps Of i'm
provement, and thus much that is vital and
important on the subject Of sanitation has
not found its way to the general public.
What is more, it is to be doubted if the ma
jority of craftsmen who have in hand the
building up and Improvement of our cities
keep abreast of the times and profit by the
steps Of progress that are constantly being
taken. The masses are lamentably ignorant
or criminally negligent Of sanitary measures,
and they are pitiably dependent upon men
who are not much better informed. "-Chicago
News
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sess;Cl 1r 80 eve! rthoos' Happihess and
Riches"
Omar was then summoned and asked 70
choose Ee read the inscriptions and said:
Recent events have proved how uncertain
is happiness, how leeting riches. They have
also taught me that in the bosom of the brave
there lives an imperishable quality-honor.
And, come what may. choose Honor and
Glory"
Perfect silence reigned over that large as.
sembly as the sultan arose and said: RAISE
the lids" But no action was necessary. The
lids, which had resisted all attempts to stir
them, few open of their own accord, and
Omars box containing small golden crown
and scepter-Labakan's large needle and
some thread The sultan took the crown
from its casket, and, wonderful to relatel il
began to grow until it had reached full size,
and he placed it on Omar's head To Labakan
he said:
Had not one whom thou hast wronged in
terceded for thee thou wouldst suffer. But
be advised and tarry not here. Get thee from
my landI"
Re9orseful and ashamed, Labakan fell at
Omar's feet and said: "Canst thou forgiven
'One of the chief dictates of honor and
glory is mercy to ones revilers," said the
prince Depart in peace. Adapted from
the German by Edwin n, Mayer.
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" SCHUCHARD, DRUGGIST,
I San Pedro and AceQuia Streets
Drugs, Chemicals, Medicines. Toilet Articles
Soaps, Channels Skins. Sponges, Brushes Per
fumery, etc. Physicians prescriptions care
fully compounded. 4Ss
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S. g. A. p. Railroad.

y. q a. r. Railroad.
DEPARTURES.
Train for Cuero, Houston Galveston leaves
0hu auCOulO ............ ...J:UU u. m.
Train for Beeville, Rockportand, Corpus
u.
Train for Kerrville, ................. 4:40 D. M
ARRIVALS.
From Galveston Cuero and Houston 1885 D. m
From Corpus Christi BeevilIe and Rock
From Kerrville. IL 40 a. m.
Train Time Changes.
INTERNATIONAL AND GREAT NORTHERN r. R.
North bound train leaves ~ 5:45 am
North bound train leaves " 300 pm
North bound train arrive ....... IL :55 pm
North bound train arrive IL 100 pm
Laredo train leaves ...............2:05 d IN
Laredo train arrive ............ Csc pm
SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD.
East bound train leaves .......... $3.50 am
East bound train leaves. .............. 2:l5 pm
West bound train arrive. 1928 am
West bound train leaves ..,....R:50 am
West bound train arrives. ........ 7:45 pm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-22
Fancies Concerning the Opal.


One Of the prettiest combinations in the
jewelers. art is the opal surrounded with dia-
monds. The foolish prejudice and dark super
stitions are rapidly dying out, and the value
of the gem, which had reached low water
mark during its Punishment, has increased
fully 80 per cent. During the last two years
the trade and demand in the gem have in
creased ct rapid pace, and ten times as
many opals are imported now as during the
preceding decade
Fifteen years ago the popularity Of the
stone began to wane, until scarcely one was
to be seen at fashionable gathering. Many
ladies who were above being swayed by
superstitious fancies admitted they held indie
Enable prejudiceS against the fiery, cleaning
combination. 1t is the jewel of October, and
all born in that month may safely stife all
fears they may entertain regarding it, and
wear the opal with impunity.-San Francisco
Chronicle.
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So Much Thrown AWAY.

"My son" said the solemn passenger, tick
ling the young mans neck with his breath,
remember that integrity is the foundation
of character, and character is the vital prin-
ciple of ell moral life. never see a life Just
crystallizing from youth into manhood's
prime, like yours, that do not feel impelled
to impress these great truths upon the mind -
Excuse me" replied the young man, Ian
guidly --ying down his paper, "but--er-did
you speak T'-The Epoch.
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MEN IN coRsETs.
An Actress Tells Tales on Kyrle Dellew
and the Duke of Buforts
Puck

and the Duke of Buforts
One day in London last year CHANGED to
be walking through Bond street, when a
hanson stopped near the curb and distin-
gdished actress with whom was acquainted
began a violent struggle with the doors,
which had been jammed when they were
closed. managed to get them open for her,
and she asked me where was going l said
Grosvenor gallery, and she remarked that
she would go with me if I'd wait moment.
She entered a shop near Conduit street, and
moment later l heard a tapping on the win
dow and saw my acquaintance reckoning
from within. Corsets, straps, buckles and
human harness Of every conceivable variety
were on show, and pictures of women trying
on corsets and men struggling to buckle big
bands around their pudgy waists hung here
and there. The actress opened the door and
smiled hilariously.
Come in" she said 81 want to show you
something"
l entered the shop and she said to the sales
man;
LET me see those things again"
"0h, no, miss" spluttered the man in
great agitation, 1--WE couldn't think of it. It's
really against the rules"
"Rotl Hand them up, that's good man. -"
Upon my word, miss, it's really quite i'm
possible"
ooh, sayr' said the actress, with her most
winning smile, do let US have one look at
them and I'll give you an order for the
play"
After deal Of argument, the young man
slowly and reluctantly brought out two cor
sets and laid them on the counter. am free
TO admit that though have had same Gz-
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SHE CONSENTED.

She stood upon the platform scale,
Her lover by her side;
Her dimpled cheeks were rosy red;
He murmured: BE my bride"
With downcast eye and faltering hand,
Loves summons to obey,
She placed a nickel In the slot
And gave herself a weigh
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Barred Out.

Lawyer-Please give my card to your
master.
Butler-No use; you can't ZEE him, sir.
Lawyer-Why not7
Butterflies just laid himself down for a
nap, and he gave me orders to say mot at
home" to anybody. a., called, no matter If
twas the divul himself And that barsyou,
sure, sir.-Harpers Magazine.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-22

Mrs Kentuck to husband packing a trunk
Did you put in any toilet articles, Henry
Mr. K.-Oh, yes; ! wouldn't forget them
Mrs. K.-What have you gotf MIsK.-Two
bottles of whisky and corkscrew. reckon
that's plenty amt ita-Uridentifed
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A letter was received ct the executive
Office in Atlanta which ought to be framed
or placed among the archives In the lettes
cHSurs ,tsis- sentence: ~ was Iportany
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-22

Such great activity as there is at present
displayed in storage battery development
bids fair to hasten the use of electric traction
in crowded city streets
SHE CONSENTED.