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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-02-12
MILLIONS OF ACRES.
Room for Many Thousands OF People Lsa
Within Montana's Domain.

Room for Many Thousands OF People Left
Within Montans's Domain.
While In the United States land office In
this city yesterday an INDEPENDENT re-
porter inquired Of Register s. w. Lang
horne II there was any land left open TO
settlement He took map from . shelf
and, pointing out one portion OF northern
Montana that Ii open to all comers, said:
"There are l7,6s0,64 acres Of government
land which can be taken up whenever any
body feels like having 1t. II is unsurveyed
as yet, 60 ell the newcomers have 10 do is
10 establish a squatter's right to 100 acres,
and II within five years the government
falls 70 make an appropriation for survey
ing, the aquatter will own his land without
any trouble. Though should the survey
be made the only difference that would
arise is that the settler could file on IL right
on, and II he happened 10 take up the land
In such way that the section line passed
through his claim he would have 10 file
separately on each part crossing the sec
ton. A section, you know, Is $40 acres.
This wide expanse OF territory includes the
Gros Ventre, Piegan, Blood, Blackteet and
River Crow reservations, excepting the
portion occupied by Forts Assinab0ine and
Belknap and the reduced Indian reserva-
tion. The Manitoba road runs through this
entire IL 000, 900 acres. Here Is portion of
| the act Of congress which explains under
what entries the land may be taken up"
and the register pointed out the following
section:
"An act TO ratify and confirm an agree
ment with the Gros Ventre, Piegan, Blood,
Blackfeet and River Crow Indians In Mon
tana, and for other purposes.
"Be II enacted, etc, That said agreement
be and is hereby accepted. ratified and con-
firmed.
"sec. B. That lands to which the tight
OF the Indians is extingnished by the fore
going agreements are hereby part OF the
public domain OF the United States and are
hereby open 20 the operation OF the laws
regulating homestead entry, except section
2.30l Of the Revised Statutes, and 10 entry
under the townsite laws and the laws gov
erning the disposal OF coal lands, desert
lands and mineral lands; but are not open
TO entry under any other laws regulating
the sale or disposal OF the public domain.
Approved May 1, 1883"
"You will notice." he said, continuing,
"that none of this land can be taken up
under the timber culture act
This Is not all the land there Is left,
either; but think It's enough for you for
one day."
While the thought OF 1900 900 acres Of
government land open for settlement was
ringing In the reporters head he ran across
Col. Broadwater. "ls this correct colonel;
l4,000, 900 acres OF land along the Manitoba
left open for settlers?'
"NO, IL isn't correct; there are 14,6S0, $40
acres OF that land, and II Is the garden spot
OF the world. In two years time we'll
show you that the most prosperous section
| OF Montana Ia up In that Milk river country.
The whole place 10 one rolling prairie, and
is |, 200 feet lower than Helena. There is
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-02-12
GIRLS ON THE GO.
An international Six Days Bicycle Contest
Opened at New York olty

Opened at New York olty
NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-THE six days In
ternatlonal bicycle race for women, eight
hours daily, for the championship OF the
world, began this afternoon in Madison
Square Garden. The following is list Of
competitors: Misses Hilds Suallor, Jessie
Woods, Kitty Brown, Jessie Oaks, the Eng
lish champion; Elsa vonblumen, the
American champion; Lulu Hart, Maggie
McShane, Matte Stanley, Helen Baldwin,
Hattie Lewis, Louise Fox. the Jersey But
tercup; Gertrude Frankel, Louise Armain-
do, the champion of the world; May Allen.
The start was made by Tony Pastor.
Miss Oaks, champion OF England, will
likely retire. She Is suffering from pains
In her side. Shortly before II o'clock Miss
Armaindo grew weak while on the track
and fell In the arms OF her trainer She
was deathly pale and requested that a
physician be summoned for her at once rs
she felt she was going TO die. The doctor
was called Immediately. The woman has
not been well for some time and has been
unable 10 eat for the past few days. AT
| O'clock the score stood Stanley, l02
miles; Baldwin. 9S; Woods, 81; Won.
blummen, q3; ArInaindO. sS; Hart, "; Nc.
Shane, IS; Snallor, 81; Brown. 5si Oaks,
90; Lewis, 70.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-02-12

WASHINGTON, Feb. ll.-lt has been
learned the senate committee on foreign
relations has received no news OF any out
break at Panama, but deeming IL best 10 be
prepared for any that might occur, decided
TO ask for the passage OF the bill which was
adopted by the senate to-day at once as an
independent measure, rather than risk the
delays and uncertainties attending an
amendment 10 an appropriation bill The
troubles that are feared are such as are in
cident 20 the discharge IN body OF the la
borers, whose means OF earning their live
llhood are thereby cut OF, and who In
their desperation and distress may resort
10 violence and bl00dshed. IL Is under
stood il has been deemed wise by the au-
thorities OF the United States, Great Bri-
tain and other nations having q large mum
ber OF their citizens employed on the Pan
ANA canal. 10 arrange for bringing them
home In case OF wholesale discharge. and
not to suffer them 10 remain on the lsthmus
In destitutlon and want To provide for
this the amount OF the appropriation was
increased from $4,000 TO S250.0OO. There
was but slight opposition 10 the passage OF
the bill.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-02-12
A Coal Mine Closed.

The coal mines OF the Montana Mining
company, situated about six miles from
Montana Siding, on the Northern Pacific
railroad. has been shut down and the hands,
numbering twenty odd. discharged. The
closing the mines that they could not mine
the coal, pay the rates demanded by the
railroad and compete with the Sand Coulee
coal. II Is claimed that the special rate the
company was getting was raised 80 as 10
shut them out from competing with mines
belonging to the road
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-02-12

WASHINGTON, Feb. ll.-At the execu-
tive session Of the senate today after a
number OF appointments had been favorably
reported by committees and confirmed, the
question Of removing the INDUCTION Of Sc
crecy from the proceedings In connection
with the consideration OF the British ex-
tradition treaty was taken up. To this
there was considerable opposition, but the
motion finally prevailed, and tomorrow
the record OF the proceedings, covering a
period OF two or three years, will be fur
nlshed the press.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-02-12
Nominations and oonfirmatIons.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE president
to-day sent the following nominations 10
the senate: Norman J. Coleman. OF Mis-
souri,, to be secretary OF agriculture; Adlai
u. Stevenson, Of Illinois, 10 be associate
justice OF the supreme court OF the district
Of Columbia.
The senate confirmed q number OF army
and other appointments this afternoon,
among them Joseph G. Breckenridge, TO be
lnspector-general; Thos. j. Anderson, Of
Iowa, 10 be associate justice OF the supreme
court, Utah.
LieutenantC Colonel VIM. A. Rucker, 10 be
assistant paymaster- general, with the rank
Of colonel; Major Charles NJ. Terrell, to be
deputy paymaster-genersl, with the rank
of lieutenantcolonel.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-02-12
MaIIEnant pneumonIa.

BUTTE, Feb. 1l.-lspeciAl TO the Inde-
pendent Reports Of an alarming nature
have been received here In regard TO the
prevalence Of malignant pneumonia at
Granite and Philipsburg, and a great mum
ber are leaving that camp for fear the
disease will become epidemic. 1t is stated
that twenty-five deaths have occurred In the
past ten days. There are al present seven
teen cases Of the disease at Granite alone.
Two men died within sis hours after the
manifestation Of the first symptoms.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-02-12

NEW YORK, Feb. ia terrific explo-
sion occurred this morning, between viii
liams Bridge and Bedford Park, on the
New York, New Haven a Hartford rail-
way, as the train from stamford, Conn,
passed there. II is believed the explosion
was caused by gang Of Italian wOrkmen
throwing out dynamite cartridge. Every
pane 0f glass In the tram was shattered
and the 900 passengers terribly shaken up.
A large number received cuts from flying
glass, None are known 70 have been
seriously injured.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-02-12
PERKINS OPINION.
The President OF the Chicago. Burlington q
Quincy on Rate Cutting.

Quincy on Rate Cutting.
CHICAGO, Feb. iI.-President Perkins,
OF the Chicago, Burlington a Quincy, has
written letter snalyzing the western rail-
road situation. He ridicules the idea that
subordinate officials are responsible for the
frequent decentralization OF rates. "lf there
is any blame TO be attached 10 railroad
managers. IL belongs" he says, ITO the
heads and not 10 the subordinates." That
managers are anxious 10 maintain rates he
does not think there is any question, but II
remains 10 be seen whether the present ef-
fort Of the presidents 10 provide for this
without arranging to divide traffic and
compensate the weaker lines will work
any better now than In the past. II not,
he thinks some way must be found 10 make
q division and 10 pay the weak lines, and II
this cannot be done without the help OF
congress, that help must be obtained, oI
railroad property will continue 20 suffer
until the weaker lines are worn out and
sold 10 the stronger for half their cost. II
is Perkins opinion that II the railroads
we're left free 10 look after their own saliva
ton, they and the public would fare better
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-02-12
Refused by Barrett,

NEW YORK, Feb. il.-Judge Barrett in
the supreme court to-day handed down an
opinion In which he denies the application
OF the North River Sugar Refining com.
pany, the recently dissolved member OF the
sugar trust, for stay OF proceedings pend
ing an appeal 10 the general term. In his
opinion he said an order staying proceed.
Ings upon Judgment would not restore the
cofpofa.ion 70 lus nor WOULD u aDsolye ia
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-02-12
stabbed 10 IN. ,Isa,,

MEMPHIS, Feb. ll.-Father Ash6eld, n
Catholic priest, was stabbed to the heart
this morning by crank named VIII Reed.
Father Ashheld had befrleDded Reed, hay'
ing procured his release from jail. The mur.
derer was evidently crazy. lie stabbed
Father Ashfleld In the heart with pocket
knife, while the latter was asleep. When
the police arrived he was careEslng the
dead mans face. He said God told him 10
da n
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-02-12
Ths Rlot.r,. aoo,v

ROME, Feb. 1.-THE value OF the plunder
secured by the mob In the recent riot Is es-
timated at R25,0OO. The government pos
sesses evidence that anarchist leaders
tomented the agitation. The radicals OF
Milan made an attempt today 10 celebrate
the revolt Of 1853, but were forcibly dis
pefsed.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-02-12
lIxaIx Iimss In lr.I.na-

DUBLIN, Feb. ll.-WillIam 0'Brien was
conveyed from Clonmel to TrAlee jail this
morning under n strong guard. At Cion-
mel the escort was attacked with stones by
a crowd and the police charged. At Zip
perary a crowd surrounded the station and
resisted ALI efforts to dlsperse L.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-02-12

PARIS, Feb. ll.-It is reported that lead
Ing financial houses Of this city are nego-
tiatlng with the object of forming a new
combination TO complete the Panama canal
and prevent its passing into the hands OF
foreigners. DeLesseps, II Is said will be
merely the honorary president OF the new
company.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-02-12
Thlev.s, Bla Haul.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Feb. ia big
postoffice robbery was committed at AmIty
Saturday night. The office Is kept In the
store of w. c. Harris, who is also postmas-
open the safe with powder and distracted
$1,000, part OF which is government funds
and part Harris money.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-02-12

CHARLOTTE, N O., Feb. 1l.-News from
Doyie county tells OF n terrible tragedy,
Wednesday. James Fowler and Alex
Campbell were suitors for the hand OF
Essie Evans, Campbell was successful.
Fowler enuced him into the woods and
killed him. He returned 10 his room and
shot himself fatally
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-02-12

WILKEsBABRE, Feb. ll.-"Red Nosed
Mike" RIzzolo was found guilty OF murder
In the first degree, this morning. for the
murder of PAymaster Freeman and his
companion.
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To Protect American. Al Panama

prevailed In certain districts. Pending
further debate the matter went over. Ad-
iourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-06

1t is marvellous how the schemes of the over
cautious often defeat themselves. The official
report OF the railway accident in Russia, which
nearly cost the car and czarina their lives,
carries its own moral The cars occupied by
the imperial party were armor plated, and
weighed about three times more than ordinary
cars, while the perils of travel were thereby
increased IN proportion. The signalling appa-
ratus was taken out of the hands Of the regular
servants Of the road and given into those of
special detectives. The engineer and brake
man were under command Of a state engineer.
who was in turn directed by the chief of the
imperial private police. The wreck was caused
by this police chiefs ordering the sudden
increase OF speed as the train was nearing a
curve over new and hastily constructed en-
bankment. With such q cheerful mixture of
boiler plate and red tape to contend against, it
Is wonder that anybody on the train got to his
destination alive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-06

The most ingenious proposal to make room
in New York for the big fair of 1892, which that
city is bound to have, but has no place in which
to hold it, is that which common report attrib-
utes to Mr.. o. b. Bunce. He suggests that the
harbor can be utilized by building a huge raft
or scow fotilla down somewhere near Bedloe's
Island, within ten or fifteen minutes sail from
the city, flooring it over evenly, and putting up
the exhibition buildings thereon. That would
have, undoubtedly, many advantages over
planting the fair in some almost inaccessible
retreat away up in Westchester county,
and requiring visitors to fight for place on an
overfowing train of cars, with the chances of
being thrown of or run over, or both, with
every trip. Death by drowning is SO much
less painful than many forms of destruction on
land that almost any rational tourist would
rather take his chances of it, if given the choice
Besides, there would be pleasing novelty in
the idea Of show so much too big for the city
which Is to give it that it has to be thrown into
the water. Mr.. Bunce once wrote little book
of suggestions for private conduct, under the
quaint title, Don't" Instead of wasting his
energies in inventing ridiculous means to COM
pass an absurd end he might better issue Sc
quel to his work, addressed to large and digni-
fed communities, and having for its opening
maxim: Don't made a fool of yourself"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-06

second of the trio of populous cities in
Washington territory has received its baptism
Of fire. Spokane Falls has followed Seattle into
the category Of the wrecked but uncrushed.
The spirit shown by the inhabitants in getting
ready to go to work again at once, some even
setting up temporary accommodations for their
business almost on the smoking ruins of their
old stands, is thoroughly typical of the north
west. Spokane Falls gave promise of becom-
ing fine town. Buildings for business and
public purposes, which would have been a
credit to far larger places, were q constant and
delightful surprise to the observing traveller.
There was an air of thrift and enterprise about
the city and its neighborhood which even the
determinations made by the Northern Pacific
railroad in favor of communities west Of the
Cascade mountains could not weaken. For a
year or two, owing to this corporate favoritism,
trade in Spokane Falls has been heavily handi-
capped; but the courage of the people has
overcome every difficulty, and the same admir-
able quality which has refused to succumb to
the squeezing process that seemed designed to
force out its life by degrees, will cause a bold
rebound even after this knock-down blow
dealt by the fire king.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-06
The Star Out of Town

TEE EVENING STAR will be sent By mail TO
any address in the United States or Canada
for such period as may be desired, at the
rate of fifty cents per month. 81 But al
such orders must be accompanied by TIE money,
or a's paper cannot be sent, as no acconsts are
kept seita mat Subscriptions 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-06
JrrsAx AM F1orssx.
eoILYi HOW WE WAX ,xui

0oAA-hi hOW VIZ WAX sEMi
There has been much ado sbous
PANTALooNs
srrins factions have about exhsasted thsir ssnmn,
oon-and just now. when lant.Ioons ar nu~t An A.
70 sHther into fold those rich re-uits xh,h ~.
and ip0tent Efforts VI the puny warriors fouSlt
Tor IN vain
Hear heart hear, and please understand
That we advertise ONLY what we have on hand
LOT eeI4-HADd.ome wor.,.d p.r,,,oop. Tn. ,c,,.
ssssas fSrnss p1s. Z ss sIss.'': r sss
Luz <os1-ffcellent All-w Cassimers psntslooDs
pAregOns of modesty 10 patiern. breath.
ins an AR Of sentility which must caFti-
ss thess ot quiet tastes. REGULAR pilos
$3.50 PAIR.
LOT S5o3-Beautiful Paid Panialoons strictly ALL
WOOL Not too loud. but Just loud enough.
s27s PAIR.
LOT 1207-strictly All wool Cashmere pantaloops
hsst shoSsh. hioe enough. sood enough
s5.7s A PAIR.
LOT <oo5-Exoellent business Psntaioons They
must 10 seen 10 be sIpreoiated Given
sI.75 PAIR.
VICTOR 4. ADIER's
10 PER CENT CLOTHING HOUSE 10
e27 and e2e 9Th 81. NV
Corner Massachusetts, avenua
STRICTLY ONE PRICE
Open Saturdays until IL pm
ty-ofhce CoHts Stripes and Checks. on sale Monday
Msdnes,eay. and Friday morlnssfroin % l0O'clocE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-06

The number Of cities that are wrangling for
the exposition in 1892 already SURPRISES the
extensive List that elamored for recognition as
the birthplace Of Homer. But Washington
serenely waits for the inevitable termination Of
the Kilkenny fight between the outside cities.
when the National capital will be accepted by
the nation without dissent as the only proper
place for a national exposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-06

Il
Hos sIIfs15s S Sils ;stES s5.a5 1915
Ladies' 37c. Balbriggan Hose. ribbed tops. Closing
Soc: Swiss Ribbed Egyptian Yarn Vests. closins
Use swiss Ribbed Isle Vests. Closing Sale. dc
WHITE GOODS DEPARTMENT
10, l2N, and l5c Plaid India Linens. Checked Ssi1.
iJGs and tislFed LHSns Closing SALE Sc yard
The Towel offering Of the season and one YOU
A 40-inch Heavy Huck Towel. cannot be matched
or less than 16c Closing Sale 125sc. each No more
than to customer.
The balance Of the stock of 1sc. challies. Closing
Balance Of l21sc. and 15c. Best American satnes
MUSLIN TN UND 12S; EAR
and al SamSEs s,n Drawers awe, trimmed with Embroidery
A lot of soiled Corset Covers Cambria souare nact
trimmed with tine Cambric edge, were 5Oc Clos ing
WRAPS AND SUITS.
Ladies' Light-weight Cloth Travelling Wraps in
Of es Short Jackets i'm PAM ceoss
s sfpRes an this seasons goods from IS to So
lot Of Children,s Lght-we Cloth Long Wraps
Y years. were from $3.50 to IS. Closing Price !.
ART DEPARTMENT
"A a lot Of Eiderdowr Wool, slightly mussed was
43c lot ea oi C Slesins P 66, &c bali an
Iin.ei and SIX Scarf Loops entirely new. all differ
Large.size Wire Window screens were 6Oc Closing
Price, 45c each WV SAoS"s
Closing Sale bDc each "A' "oo'
EMBROIDERY AND LACES
Sale. &c. yard o ~ oiosins
cas; 10, 81 s aS1en Swiss Founcng. so and 75c
lot Of Nainsook. worth 20 and 25ca yard Closins
MILLINERY AND RIBBONS
One lot of best-quailty Moire Croyn-edpe Pjbbon
(all colors). sells for Sc Closing sale I25sc yard
u one lot 81 bestqualiiy Moire Crownedge Ribbons
White and Cream were 1Oc. Closing Sale &c yard
one lot OF Two-toned soft Felt Tourists and Ienni
HAS, were SI2o. Closing Sale, S5c each.
All Of our Poe. Silk Scarfs Closing Sale Iec each
each. N0'iiie ooie' ~oc.
10c pair. 0AoeAHs oaae
lot Of pc. Mems Tan-colored Isle Gloves. Clos,
A lot of 2oc Unbeached K Hosa s;za q .rs M
Closing Sale, 2 pairs 25c. '' M" 0's'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-06

The contrast between the verdure Of this
country and England has often struck Ameri-
can travellers in their summer tours abroad.
Its explanation will no longer be difficult for
them after such q season as We are passing
through in this region, where the grass Is as
lush and the foliage of the trees and shrubbery
as rich green in August as in June. 1t Is the
moisture in the atmosphere that has produced
the change. The climate of the Atlantic slope
has Appropriated, for one year at least, to the
usual climate Of England, where the extremes
Of summer heat to which We have been accus-
toned are unknown, but where the high tenn
perature causes more suffering to the human
being exposed to it In America we have indie
pendence enough Of the DEGREES Of fashion to
seek relief in the thinnest clothing that offers,
and our foods and drinks are kept at a low tenn
perature by the free use of ice. But even with
such appliances for comfort, the season now
upon rs is ssevere tax to our patience. That we
shall get used to it in time, as our English cousins
have, is to be hoped, provided there be any
meteorological reason for its continuance or
frequent repetition.
That these abnormal conditions are merely
local is shown by the curious fact that, while
we have been suffering SO intensely from the
humidity in the atmosphere, England and
Russia have been complaining of almost unpre-
cedented droughts; while to the west of us,
Dakota and the region of which il is a center
have been visited in like manner by hot, dry
weather. Within few days news has come
from England that the drought has been broken,
and Atlantic ocean steamers have for some
weeks brought in accounts Of severe rains at
sea--an uncommon state of things for this sea-
son of the year. Such evidence strongly sup
ports the theory that there is a vast bank Of
aqueous vapor coming up the gulf stream, which
has been swaying from east to west and back
again over the Atlantic, and which required
only local agitation at any point to cause sud-
den condensation and an overwhelming dis
charge Of rain. The causes of the movement
and the way to prevent its distressing results
II only by foreseeing events long enough to
issue warnings, are subjects to which the prac-
teal meteorologists can apply their science
with real benefit to mankind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-06
CARPET DEPARTMENT.

1.o5o yards Best Ingram Carpets 55c. per yard.
1000 yards Tapestry Brussels Carpets. 45c per
yard.
5000 yards Best Tapestry Brussels Carpets. zoe.
per yard.
$50 yards Body Brussels Carpets. Soc per yard
$500 yards Best Body Brussels Carpets 81 90 per
yard
800 yards Velvet Carpets. Soc per yard
$500 yards Best Velvet Carpets. 81. 90 per yard
2,7oo yards Best Moquette Carpets. sl.lo per
yard