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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-25
NOT STOLEN. BUT DROWNED.

Discovery in the East River OF the Body OF
Ezra Hershfield. the Montana Boy.
New York Herald, Is: The dead body
of lI-year-old Ezra Hersh6eld, the son of
the wealthy Montana banker, was found
yesterday on the beach at the north end of
Rsndsll's Island. The boy had been miss
ing since last Wednesday noon, when he
| left his home at No. Al East SIxty.seyenth
street, as his folks supposed, to attend
school In the next street. Policemen had
been watching the water front all along
the island to see if they could find any
trace of him, because he was very fond of
the water and used TO play truant 10 hang
around the boats.
The last heard of Ezra alive was on Fri
| day, when a switchmRn in the New York
Central railroad yards at Eighty-third
street and the North river talked with him.
stephen Compton, OF No. 426 Pleasant ave-
nue., found the body.
Mrs. Hershfield was Immediately notified
and accompanied by her daughter and
some friends set OF at once for the Harlem
hospital, to which the body had been taken
The poor woman had been in such great
distress ever since the boy disappeared that
the sad news prostrated her. She was not
permitted TO see the body which Miss
Hershfield positively identified as that of
her brother.
Mrs. Hershfield thought that Ezra had
been kidnapped and still thinks that he
was kept away from her against his will
But the police have theory that the boy
stayed away longer than he intended to and
was afraid to go home for fear of being
punished. On the very day that he went
away Mrs. Hershfield intended TO take
Ezra and the rest of her family 70 Montana
To Join her husband, who had lust gone
49,
They intended TO leave on the O'Clock
train that night, and il is supposed the boy
went over on the North river shore for a
last visit to his favOrite play ground. Last
Thursday some boys came into the Sixty
seventh street station and told the sergeant
that they had seen Ezra down by the river
at Eighty-third street. There is a steep
bank there and they had to go around 70
reach the place where he was. By the
time they got down Ezra was nowhere 70
be seen.
Capt Gunner was told that the boy built
a raft and padded out into the river, but
was driven of. Ii Is supposed that he got
on again and was swamped by passing
steamer. The body may have fiOated down
% the Battery and then been carried up the
East river by the tide, which would ac-
count for its being found where IL was.
No arrangements have yet been made for
| the funeral, but il will probably be held
Thursday. although his father, who has
been telegraphed for, cannot reach here till
Saturday.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-25
AN INDIAN COMBINE.
Red Cloud and His Braves Giving the Com
missioners Lots of Trouble.

Red Cloud and His Braves Giving the Com.
missioners Lots of Trouble.
PINE RIDGE AGENCY, Oak, July "a
1t is now definitely known that prior to
the arrival of TIE commissioners a combi-
nation was formed at this agency, with
Red Cloud at the head. pledged to oppose
the bill and not even consider it. This ex-
plains the reluctance on the part of many
of the Indians to talk about thu bill. The
disintegrati0n of this combination has
been quietly carried on by the commission
ers for several days, and it now seems as
If some progress was being made. The
Indians are signing slowly and the pros
poets are more favorable.
There was conference this afternoon
at which few Indians, except those who
favor the bill, were present. All efforts to
secure the support of Young Man-Afraid-
of-His-Horses have thus far failed. Little
Wound also remains obstinate. Tonight
there is little in the situation encouraging
to the friends of the bill. Gen. Crook ac-
knOwledges that he is unable to account
for the change in Young Man Afraid of
His Horses. This disposition toward il,
however, occurred the same day that the
letter of Godfrey, who is said TO be secretary
of the Indian defense association, was re-
ceived by the commissioners, asking a post
ponement of negotiations here until the ar
rival of Indian Inspector Pollock. The
work of the commissioners goes on and
there Is no evidence of any weakening of
effort on their part At o'clock tonight
500 had signed.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-25
CRONIN WASTRIED
Report That the Police Authorities
Have Some New Evidence in
the Great Crime.
The Story That the Doctor was Twice
Tried in a Clan-na-Gael
Camp.
A Verdict Rendered Denouncing Him as
spy-The Papers For Burke's En-
tradition signed

CHICAGO, June 2l-To-night the sensa
ton in the Crenin case is a circumstantial
report that the authorities have information
showing that a committee of q camp OF
the CIan-na-Gael, after q formal trial,
found Cronin guilty of being British spy.
The charge was that Cronin, under the
guise of endeavoring TO expose the alleged
malfeasance of Alexapder Sullivan, Mich
aeI ;BoIand and Dennis Feeiy, was In realty
attempting to bring about public investi-
CATION of the work ana accounts OF the
order for the information of the British
government and the London Zines COM
mission IL was shown that IA exposure
be necessary in order TO refute
Cronin's charges, would furnish
20 the London Times all the informa-
ton which il bad despaired OF obtaining,
by the appointment of a sub-commission In
America Cronin's maneuvres, it was also
pointed out, whatever his motives. could
hardly help but insure the extradition of
every man who had gone across the water
on ''active service"
Chief Hubbard and States Attorney
Longenecker neither explicitly affirm nor
deny the reports The story Is that two
trials of Cronin were held The first was
in January, but when IL came 10 rendering
decision upon the evidence one man
solved, but subsequently reorganized in
secret. The place of the man who weak
ened was filled by another man. The
man who retired from the hrst meeting
became aware of the reorganization since
Cronin's disappearance, so ft Is claimed,
and has been the source from which the in
formation has come 70 the authorities. The
trial committee consisted of seven persons,
each of whom, il is said, Is now under sur
veillance. They did not sentence any one
to death or have any knowledge, much less
have anything TO do with the luring of Gro
min from his office or the scenes in the
Carlson cottage. All that, IL is claimed,
was the outgrowth of the verdict. which
was simply that the proof showed Cronin
TO be spy.
Coughlin. O'Sullivan and Woodruff,
charged with completely in the Cronin
murder, were arrsigned to-day. Coughlin
asked a continuance, but the others said
they were willing to be tried at once. At
the request of the states attorney the trial
was put over till next term The states
attorney says he has enough evidence to
hang them.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-25
wRECKAGE COMING ASHORE.

The Property of Several Vessels Being
Picked Up at Vineyard Haven.
VINEYARD HAVEN. Mass, June "a
For several days there have been evidences
of some ocean disaster in the washing
ashore on the island of wreckage. To-day
a bundle of woman's clothing was picked
up on the beach at Edgartown, and life
preservers that came from the City of Rome
was also found. Considerable wreckage
painted green and slate color is coming
ashore on the island. Among that found at
Smithpoint to-day were gilt mouldings
in considerable quantities, one large door
with three ground glass circular top lights,
one window sash. evidently belonging to
the same steamer, and also the steamer
Victoria bills of ladIng. The wine cards
of the steamship HaytieE Republic were
washed ashore at Nantucket to-day.
Everything points to q collision between
the Victoria and Haytien Republic, though
the life preservers belonging to the City of
Rome increase the mystery enveloping the
supposed disaster.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-25
MUST PAY THE ROAD TAN.
italian Laborers to Enrich the Treasury {
Park County.

italian Laborers to Enrich the Treasury OF
Park County.
LIVINGSTON, June 2A-ISpeciaI to the
independent To-day on complaint Of Z
b. Water, rode supervisor at CokedRle.
Probate Judge Clifford issued warrants for
the arrest OF forty Italian laboreTs now at
work on the COkedAle branch for refusing
to pay road tax. Sheriff TempletOA, with
the warrants, left here 90 make the arrests
about O'Clock this evening, but has not
yet returned. IL is learned, however, that
he has the gang eorraIIed and will bring
them to Livingston tomorrow for trial
Road Supervisor Water gave these men the
usual three days notice, and they refused
either to work the day required for road
purposes or pay and the arrests were made
in consequence The lowest penalty, S5,
will probably be given these men, and
that with the costs will probably make
their road tax cost them this year in the
neigh borhoOd of $50.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-25
WILLARD WILL ASSIST.

When Helena Gets Ready to Erect a New
Hotel She Can Call on Him.
A reporter meeting Ex-Governor S. T.
Hauser yesterday asked him If he had any
conversation with Henry Willard about
building = new hotel in Helena
Mr.. HauSer replied: "Yes, asked him
what be thought of building q hotel In
Helena now, and he said he was better
pleased with the city than during his first
visit, and would be more willing now than
he was before 10 assist in building one, and
as soon - the citizens were ready 70 under.
take the enterprise he would be ready and
willing 70 render bis assistance"
Thus it will be seen thzttas soon as Hell
ena capitalists will come together on this
hotel proposition they will not lack fOI
substantial encouragement from the rail
road magDate. and first class hotel ID
daily becoming one OF the crying needs OF
HHiEuA
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-25
Mr.. Harrison's Return.

WASHINGTON, June 24.-A train bear
ing the president Postmaster General Wan
amaker and Gen. Sewell arrived in the city
this evening. The president was immedi'
ately driven to the executive mansion. The
papers tor Burke's extradition are ready
for his signature, and his private secretary
will lay them before him this evening.
After the presidents autograph Is attached
il will be necessary to again send the
papers over to the state department before
they will become complete and in full legal
form.
Shortly after o'clock the president
signed the Burke extradition papers. The
papers now have 10 again 90 over IN the
state department TO be properly authenti-
Gated. This is a mere official form, how
ever, and can be attended to in few min
utes As there is no reason for special
haste. this authentication will not be made
tonight, but will be deferred until to-mor-
row. The requisition names Detective
Collins, of Chicago, who is now in Winni-
peg, as the man who is the authorized
representative of the United States to con-
yey the prisoner back 10 Illinois.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-25
A Big Catch of rrunI.

H. P. Kennett, 4. II. Floyd-Jones, T. E.
Kleinschnidt and Tom Sharpe, returned
last evening from four days fishing trip
In Rock creek They caught about 100
trout, some Of them Of immense size. Mr..
Kennett safely landed q salmon trout
which weighed four al half pounds. He
was over an hour getting it 70 shore. It
was . beauty and was presented to Ex-
Gov. Samuel i. Hauser. The boys had
enough hsh for themselves and TO distrib-
ute among their friends. They report
that men are destroying the fish Dy scores
with dynamite. Mr.. Kleihschmidt Says he
saw one man have seven pack horses
loaded down with fsb. which undoubtedly
were killed with explosives
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-25
TRACK AND DIAMOND.

Races Mt Washington Park-Record of
League and Association Games
WASHINGTON PARK, June 24.-Weather
pleasant track fairly fast, attendance
good.
One-half of a mile for 2-year-olds-Gracie
won, Rosemond second, AbdieI third.
Time 5O14.
One-half of a mile for 2-year- -olds-Ja ia
won, Lord Priton second, Mayor Nolan
third. Time 4q1..
Three-fourths of mile-Benson won,
Cupid second, Tudor third. Time l:l6IS.
One mile, for maidens and non-winnIng
allOwances-Calicute won, Little Minch
second, Kate Malone third. Time 1:43.
One mile and one-sixteenth, for 3-year-
0fds-Banneret won ,Etruria second, MonIta
Hardy third. Time I:511S.
One mile and one-eigeth-Bonita won,
Frederick second, Murchburn third. Time
l:561s.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-25
Petroleum Excited.

PIrTsBURs, June 24-There was in
tense excitement on the petroleum ex-
change. The market opened at SS2s. and
with a rush it was forced up TO 81 OIL before
halt WAS made. The decline was almost
as rapid. and at 1890 it was back to 9O1..
Fears are entertained that many brokers
were hurt. 1t is said the adoption Of the
proposition to deal IN futures to-day was
the cause of the sharp advance.
NEW YORK, June 24--Tbe greatest ex-
element prevailed on the consolidated ex-
change 10 day, in consequence of the jump
in the price of oil. The cause was the fact
that the Standard people had brought about
q settlement of their agreement with the
Producers Protective association, which
was not expected to expire until July l. By
this agreemdnt the Standard Oil company
had call on 9.500, 900 barrels held by the
association at 81 cents, with charges since
Nov. l. lsS1.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-25
JEFFERSON COUNTY NUGGETS
Bitten by a Vicious Dog-Jimmy Sander,
Rich Strike all the Talk.

Bitten by a Vicious Dog-Jimmy Sanders
Rich Strike all the Talk.
BOULDER, June 24.-[Special TO the In
dependent Sunday afternoon Mrs. Chas.
V. Lee was bitten by VidOcq. Sheriff Hal
ford's large Newfoundland dog. Mrs. Lee
had just entered the yard. The dog has of
late been very jealous of strangers. and she
showing signs of fear he sprang al her and
bit her through the muscles of her arm.
Subsequently the dog was shot. Mrs. Lees
arm to-day is much swollen, but no danger
is anticipated.
Messrs. Berkins, of Boulder, and J. u.
Sanders, son of Col. Sanders, have struck
II rich at Lowlands. Assays run as high
as $1,000 dIcss czoitesaeas -T-o~eils ~s-t
parties from Butte are stalking claims all
around it. One prospect hole that miner
refused to locate q week ago has since the
strike been sold for 1000.
Our Boulder boys came home from Hell
ena defeated but not discouraged, and are
willing to try it again, and when your local
nine come to Boulder we will show what
the town can do for them In the shape of
extending courtesies. Our nine may be
beaten in playing ball but cannot be beaten
In returning all courtesies extended to
them.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-25
THE COLORADO WAY.

Three Hixhwayman Intimidate q Bank
omcial and stes! the Funds.
TELLURIDE, Col, June 24-This morn
ing about 10 o'clock while G. +. Painter,
cashier of the San Miguel Valley bank, was
out making collections. three men entered
the bank and demanded the funds of the
bookkeeper at the point of a revolver.
After securing the bank funds they Joined
a fourth robber who was holding their
horses Just outside the bank. They left
town on the run, firing shots in the air to
frighten the citizens. Ii is not yet known
just what amount they secured. probably
only q few thousand dollars They are
heading for the Arizona line with several
sheriffs parties in pursuit, and unless they
have q change of horses IL is more than
likely they will be captured before morn
inQ
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-25
Looking over Fort EliIs,

BozENAS. June 24-[Special 10 the In
dependent Gov. White and Col Lloyd
examined Fort Ellis to-day, with the view
Of holding the encampment there. The So
lection will be made in ten days, and the
citizens here will put the post in shape il
Ellis II selected.
The Hslloran case was dismissed to-day
by consent Thomas Custer appeared for
the plaintiff and Col Sanders COR the de-
fense. HallOrsn Is q railroad man who
was injured Al Livingston. and sued ths
railroad for $4,000. Court adjourns to-
mn
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-25
The Ntpsic Coming Home.

WASHINGTON. June "A Word has been
received at the navy department that the
Nipsic, the sole survivor of the American
feet at Samoa after the hurricane, has
started for san Francisco under the con-
voy of the Alert She comes direct from
Samoa, and will not stop at Auckland, but
will touch At Honolulu. Temporary re-
pairs were made before the start which
have, IL IL believed, rendered the vessel sea-
worthy enough 70 undertake the voy age,
which under favorable circumstances
should De made in thirty or forty days.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-25

You are probably aware thai
the advent of warm weather has
given great Impetus to busi-
ness-not that we were idle
but we do say that trade shows
the effect of Old Sol beaming
upon il because a week ago the
trade seemed to know but one
thing, and that was that they
ought TO go to Harris and buy
a suit, but it was horses work
TO learn from them what they
wanted. They were irresolute,
hesitating between a fur coat
and a linen duster, but now "a
change. cQmes ser, e.c.-taey
know what they want and ask
for it. 1t is "a cheap Cheap
firsO good summer suit and
they know where to get it.
Our trade the past month has
been something Incredible. We
never have had particular occa-
sion to join the .'Kickers'
Club" but-our business has
increased to such an extent
that we feel we owe an obliga-
ton to our patrons for their
more than liberal patronage,
and hereby acknowledge it.
We sometimes wonder what
gives occasion for people to re
mark, why. Harris, your
store is the only one in town
that seems to be doing any bus
iness." We might tell them
with some degree of truth that
the reason therefor lay in the
fact that we work harder for
trade, we give greater induce
ments to trade and show bet
ter selected stock than any
house in Helena or the terri
tory Now, one of the special
inducements we offer is our line
of medium priced suits. A
man of ordinary intelligence is
aware that it is not a feat
worthy of mention to sell low
priced goods at low prices, but
it is a point worthy of consider
alton to sell good, durable aIti-
cles, and at low prices. 1t is
the tricksters' favoTite game to
cut in price, parade the fact
with loud noise and a flourish
of trumpets, and at the same
time conceal the fact that be is
cutting in quality, also. We
are forced to these remarks by
the host of imitatoIs who, see
ing the result OF our popular
priced suits have marked goods
To similar prices, but not
matched them in quality. We
will show them a trick worth
two like that before the season
is over; but in the meantime we
will announce that we have
lust few of those Ten Dollar
Suits left, some sixty three in
all. Now, as a matter of fact
they will be gone by the end of
the week, so anyone wanting
them had better pile iu as soon
as the announcement is made,
or they will all be gone.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-25

at Chicago-Chicago, o; New York, O.
The batteries were for Chicago, Gumber
and Darling: for New York, Crane and
Ewing.
At Cleveland-Cleveland, 6; Philadel-
phia, 4. The batteries were for Cleveland,
Bakely and Snyder; for Philadelphia,
Casey and Clements.
At Pittsburg-Pittsburg, z; Washington,
4. The batteries were for P.ttsburg, Staley
and Lauer; for Washington, Healy and
Daily.
At dianspolis-IuuIauapoII o; Boston,
5. The batteries were for Indianapolis,
Getzen and DAILY; for Boston, Clsrkson and
Bennett.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-25
NORTH AND SOUTH.

Veterans of Both sides to Meet at Chatta-
nOoga in September.
WAsHINGToN, June "a Gen. Rosecrans,
president of the Society of the Army of the
Cumberland, has received from the COM
mittee of arrangements at Chattanooga the
programme of the next annual meeting of
the society in that city in September.
Fourteen local committees have been or
ganized, and the preparations now in pro
gress are on a great scale. A very large
reunion of confederate veterans will oc-
cur at the same time, and Col. Kellogg, In
charge of completing the maps OF Chick
amauga, will take advantage of this gather
ing OF confederates TO perfect the location
of their lines on the official maps.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-25

Mills CITY, June 24-[SPeeial 70 the
IndeI sndentI-H- G. Harris, Of Junction
City. was arraigned to-day on the charge
OF burglary, in entering the house of Geo.
z. Miles and taking a gold watch and
other yaluAbIes. de was identified by the
wearing Of = hat owned by Miles.
The first Of the trail herd arrived to-day,
that Of h r. Phillips. The FIRST Of the n
bar y herd will arrive Wednesday,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-25

Rushford, MINI. special: Peter Ander-
son, who Is visiting relatives here, has the
most wonderful hirsute developments in the
United states. he is gOod-lOoking young
man about q years old He was born in
Wisconsin and Is . veritable AbsaIOm. His
hair Is about ten inches long. of an Ashy
brown color, and each particular hair
stands on end, not like a Quill, bet like
wool on . sheep. IL also has q wOOlIy look
and feeling. Mr. Anderson can wear
neither hat nor cap, but instead q silk tur-
ban with a light elastic band drawn over
and down % the scalp, above which il
bulges out about fifteen inches In diameter.
He Is very sensitive aud very much ayerse
q exhibiting his wonderful locks
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-25
Boys Instantly Killed

June 24-Two boys,
Harvey and Wm- lesser. aged Is and II
respectively, Of mechanical turn of mind.
have constantly employed their time in run.
ming Q small steam engine. Harry had
stated il was his intention TO attach the en-
gine TO family ice cream freezer and do
away with hand turning With that end
in view the lads were conducting their
experiments yesterday, when . terrific ex-
plosion occurred. killing both boys instant.
ly. Mrs kniece and her little con, who
happened 70 be near, were severely injured
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-25

PHILADELPHIA, June 24.-Sunday two
young gentlemen. accompanied by two
young ladies, while rowing in the schuyI-
kill river in Falrmount park. ventured too
close 70 the Fairmonnt dam. and their boat
was drawn over and all four Of the occu-
pants drowned.
Walter and George Hslford, aged 10 and
Is years. respectively, were drowned In q
creek near Westville, y. j.. yesterday,
while bathing
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-25

WASHINGTON, June 24.-SolicItor Hep
burn has given an opinion TO the secretary
of the treasury that there is nothing in the
law to prohibit the landing of Chinese la
bOrers who desire merely TO pass through
the territory of the United States in transit
The question arose on the application for
the landing at san Francisco of a number
OF Chinese destined TO Cuba, bond being
offered for their departure from the United
States territory. The application was
TOD
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-25
Commissioner Galloway Removed

KANSAS CITY, June PA special from
Topeka 70 the Journal states that John NJ.
Galloway, United States land commission
er at Guthrie, Oklahoma, was removed
from his position to-day by United States
Judge Foster. Galloway was one Of thoss
ofhcials of Guthrie who were charged with
having used their official positions to eDa
st the time when the territory was openet
TO settlement, 70 the exclusion OF bona hd'
home seekers
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-25

DENNER, June PA Cheyenne special
says that Solon t. Wells, prominent lum-
Der merchant and old settler of Lander,
Wyo., committed suicide one day last
week under peculiar circumstances. He ar
ranged a scaffOld in his barn in the form of
an incline. Climbing to the top Of this he
fastened a rope TO his neck and the other
end to an overhead beam. He then drank
bottle of laudanum and rolled off when
in an unconscious state, breaking his neck.