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The Helena independent., 1889-04-11
WAR OF THE BANKS.
New Jersey Monsyed Institutions Having
Lots OF Hun.

Lots OF Fun,
PaILADKLPHIA, April l0.-rhe refusal
of the City National bank OF Salem, n. j.,
To accept certain terms Of exchange offered
by the Woonstown, n. j., National bank,
has involved those Institutions In war
which has assumed comical aspect. As
the Salem bank receives on deposit daily
a large number OF Woodst0wn checks, a
messenger is dispatched to the latter place,
eight miles distant, twice a week 10 receive
the money for the same. In order 10 pun
ish the Salem people the cashier imported
from Philadelphia thousand dollars In
silver coin. counted out in bags, TO meet
these checks semi weekly. Messenger
Powell, whom the Salem bank sent
down last week, protested, whereupon the
cashier yesterday, when Powell appeared,
with $500 In checks wheeled out
the money in wheel barrow 10 the mid
die OF the bank aud dumped the whole
amount loose on the floor, compelling
Powell 10 count out the entire amount.
When the bags were asked for In which
10 carry the money tO Salem the cashier
politely responded that the bank was
not in the habit OF furnishing the patrons
with purses Powell sent back for a
wagon and an armed guard 10 assist him
In the transportation Of his burden. The
war continues and Is the topic OF CONVERSE
ton among the citizens Of the two counties.
The Helena independent., 1889-04-11
RAN THEM DOWN.
Train Robbers Captured in Utah
After Long Chase and Des-
perate Battle.
Many Shots Exchanged and the High.
waymen Finally Forced TO Take
to the Brush.
A Confession Which Leaves NO Doubt That
the Right Parties Arc In Custody.
and May nang.

SALT LAKE, Utah, April l0.-The four
men who robbed train at Canyon Dlablo
last month were brought here to-day by
four Arizona officers, having been captured
In southern Utah. The officers had 800
mile chase over rivers, mountains and
plains, ending in a pitched battle and
forcing the robbers to abandon their horses
and scatter In the brush, where it took two
days search TO secure them. The party
left for Denver this afternoon after six
hours rest In this city.
The officers had hard rip over a DESC
late country and first sighted the robbers
April In Wahwee canon, about forty
miles east OF Cannonville, In this territory.
Inc oIhcefs called on the men 10 surrender
and were answered with a volley from
Their six-shooters, with which they were
All armed. The country being heavily
tlmbered both parties were well protected
and battle ensued.
After about fifty shots had been ex-
exchanged, the robbers concluded IL was
getting TOO warm for them, and leaving
tmeir horses beat hasty retreat on foot.
The country is covered with dense
growth OF underbrush. which made the
pursuit very difficult, but the officers per-
sisted aud soon oyertauled Bill Stineau, q
noted desperado. and probably the leader
OF the gang.
The next day Charles Clark and John
smith were captured and April James
Ounce was gathered in. They had now
succeeded In their object, but another diff
fculty presented itself. To return with
their prisoners over the road they had
| come would be no snail undertaking. and
after consideration II was decided 10 press
| on 10 Milford and then go To Denver by
way or Salt Lake and take the Santa Fe
! for Prescott II Is not known even by the
officers just how much money was stolen,
but that found on the men, together with
what has been accousted for, amounts to
over Sl,OOO. On the way up one OF
| the prisoners made full confession,
so that there is no doubt as 10 the right
parties having been captured. All OF the
prisoners are well educated. and Smith
claims 10 be the son OF Baptist minister.
Officer Holt0n says he formerly knew
Stineau In New Mexico, where he
trained with hard gang and was
generally considered tough. Their ages
are Clark, 25; Ounce, ~; Smith, "a; Sti-
neau, about 80. They were quite jolly
when first arrested. but are beginning 70
show signs Of dropping. Train robbing
was made carital offence by the last Arr
zona legislature and the courts sits May l,
SO they are In q fair way TO reach the re-
ward which their villainy merits. The
party will arrive In Prescott Tuesday
The Helena independent., 1889-04-11
NEED SEED WHEAT.
An Appeal for the suffering People Of
Dakota.


MINNEAPoLIs, April lO.-Alderman
Smith returned this morning from Sully
county, Dakota, where he went 20 investi.
gate the extent of the damages by the re-
cent prairie fires. at was terrible
sight," he said. al did not suppose that
the fires were so bad. There are at least
100 families In Sully county who lost most
of what they had. Some OF them saved .
few things. but in most cases nothing was
saved. Those who witnessed the fire told
me that the flames jumped four and FIVE
rods, so that ordinary fire protection was
OF NO avail. One man had sick daughter
In bed when he saw the fire
coming and his wife rushed into
the barn 10 unite the horses.
while he ran 10 save the girl. He had just
carried her out on the pl0wed field when
the fire sprang upon his house, his wife
barely escaping. The horses were burned.
| saw where 400 sheep were burned In y
heap. The people Of Blunt have done a
good deal for the sufferers, but they are
unable 10 do half enough and l hope the
good people Of Minneapolis will put their
shoulders to the wheel at once. Seed wheat
Is what they want particularly, now that
the spring season Is at hand. Everything
that can be gwen In the shape OF relief
ought 10 be turned In nj once"
The Helena independent., 1889-04-11
FATAL LAND DISPUTE,
A Settler In Missouia County Killed by q
N~ighbor.

A Settler In Mis.ouia County Killed by a
Nsighbor.
MIssOuLA, April i0-Lspecisl to the In
dependent IA fatal shooting ARRAY oc-
CURED at Flathead lake few days ago, as
the result Of long dispute. Two settlers
named Hawkes. and Forten claimed the
land forten occupied. The latter was
ordered OIL by Hawkes. and he refused to
go unless IL should be determined by
the courts that he was not the rightful
claimant. The parties had dispute over
the matter, when Hawkes. began firing
at his neighbor, shooting him through the
hand and In the body and In the back as he
endeayored 10 escape. the latter wound
being fatal. Hawkes. was arrested and
bound over 10 await the action OF the grand
jury. lie will be brought TO the Missoula
jail. The circumstances above detailed
are as near as can be learned at the present
writing.
The Helena independent., 1889-04-11
NOT LAND ENOUGH.
Much Trouble Apprchended when the
Oklahoma Country IL Thrown Open.

Much Trouble Apprchendcd when the
Oklahoma Country IL Thrown Open.
WASHINGTON, April 10. - No end Of
trouble Is anticipated from the enormous
rush OF boomers TO Oklahoma. Only about
10000 quarter sections and about 100000
people have made arrangements for invad
ing the promised land the moment the
president drops the hat The most rea-
sonable estimate that can be made puts
about five claimants 10 every quarter sec
tion. For every well watered and we'll
situated quarter section there will be a
dozen claimants, and they will all initiate
their claims 30 nearly simultaneously that
as the only witnesses will be- the rival
claimants II will be simply impossible 10
determine who located first, and hundreds
Of disputes will have to be settled by the
primitive appeal Of force. II Ia expected
that the nine-tentbs Of those who fail 70 get
land will spread out on the lands Of the
civilized Indians, and nothing short OF the
whole United States army can get them of.
So the boomers will probably get the land
and the government will settle with the
Indians.
The Helena independent., 1889-04-11
FI..Inp with N Saw Mil.

CHEBoYGAs, April l0.-The tug Down
ing and her consortE with Males Brothers
saw mill on board, are reported fast In the
ice at Drummond's bay. Sheriff Mckenzie
and posse arrived here this morning and
shortly after left on tug for Drummond's
bay, and will endeayor 10 serve writ OF
attachment. No attention will be- paid to
the wilt. however, as the forces Of the
Males Brothers greatly outnumber those
OF the sheriff. Ii IL not likely that any
attempt will be made TO take f0rclble pos
session OF the vessels.
The Helena independent., 1889-04-11
ANOTHER RATE WAR.
The Union Pacific and Northern Pacific
Not ON Coed Terms

The Union Pacific and Northern Pacific
Not ON Coed Terms.
CHICAGO. April io-The Union Pacific
has taken action which General Passenger
Agent Fee, OF the Northern Pacific, says
will break up the transcontInental associa-
tion, and probably demoralize Pacific coast
rates. Some .time ago the Union Pacific
requested the lines in the Central Trafic
association TO ticket Puget Sound business
over their line and the Pacific division OF
the Northern Pacific. The latter road had
not been consulted in the transaction and
Immediately entered an emphatic protest,
saying II was a violation of the agreement,
and that tickets via this route will not be
honored on trains north OF Portland. Chair
man Leeds, OF the transcOntinental ass0cta-
tioD, also declares the Union Pacific's
notice 10 be violation Of the association
agreement The Union Pacific ref uses to
withdraw the notice and war is predicted.
The Helena independent., 1889-04-11
MetaIine Ore. for Helena.

SPOKANE FALLS, April lO,-ISpecial to
the independent THE steam launch on
the Pen d'Oreille river has successfully
passed the rapids. and thus the question Of
getting the rich ores Of the MetalInc mines
TO the Helena market is practically settled
A syndicate Of Spokane and Helena cspi-
tslisis has been formed aud company will
be incorporated 10 open the Hidden Treas
ure, Flora and Kamineki claims In the
Wannacut Lake country. There will be
100000 shares at 81 each, 250,O0O shares
being set aside as treasury stock, TO be
said for development purposes. The
claims are very promising.
The Helena independent., 1889-04-11

CHICAGO, April l0.-The longest train
OF farming implements that ever crossed
the continent arrived this morning from
Massillon, Ohio, and left over the Wiscon-
sin Central, destined for Portland, Oregon.
The train consisted OF twenty-slx cars, the
first FIVE OF which were equipped with air
brakes and were admired by the officials Of
every road centeriDg In Chicago. The
value OF the implements, which include
forty.slx threshers, thlrty-two farm en-
gines and twenty-fOur horse powers, Is rs.
timatcd az $4,000 The train will arrive
at It's destination a week from o-day, run.
ming on passenger time.
The Helena independent., 1889-04-11
Court at billings.

BILLINGS, April I0.-ISpecial to the In
dependent.l - Judge Liddell arrived at
noon to-day and opened court, which has
not been 10 session on account of his i'll
ness. Little was accomplished this after
noon, except to set the time for the hearing
Of cases and empanel the grand jury.
The republican central committee of
Yellowstone county met this evening at the
court house for the purpose Of making
preparations for tie election Of delegates to
the constitutional convention. A large
number were In attendance.
The Helena independent., 1889-04-11

DETROIT, April lO.-Light SHOWS and
no heavy rains during the past winter have
resulted in the most remarkable drought
this spring that the lumber woods OF up
per Michigan have ever experienced, and
over one billion logs banked and ready to
be iloated 10 the mills below, are hung up
because there Is not enough water In the
streams 10 float them. Heavy and cOntin-
ued rains alone will be able 10 rescue tins
winters cut and keep the mills running
the season through.
The Helena independent., 1889-04-11

BUTTE, April i0-I Special to the lnde-
pendent l-Ati Its session this evening the
city council let a contract for the compile
ton OF the main sewer through the center
Of the city from Quartz street 10 Gold
street The contract amounts 10 about
s25, 600, and was awarded 10 McSherry n
Flynn, who were the lowest among five
bidders. The city will expend s55, 600 this
year ON street improvements
The Helena independent., 1889-04-11

Washington special: The adjustment Of
tht Northern Pacific land grant in the first
indemnity belt In Minnesota, is about CON-
pleted, and the lists will go TO the secretary
this week. These include 2SO,3i5 acres.
The adjustment for the second indemnity
belt for Minnesota, In which the selections
amount to Ssl 6la acres, Is being made as
rapidly as possible. II is thought that the
adjustment OF the grant In DvkOta will be
deferred until congress has acted upon the
forfeiture bill, OF until the department has
definitely established new policy as 10
the allowance of land grants technically
unearned. and has decided other mooted
points as 10 mineral lands and indemnity
for lands In Indian reservations.
The Helena independent., 1889-04-11

Providence, April lO-ln joint assem-.
bly, 10 day the legislature chose Nathan Y.
Dixon TO be United States senator. Dixon
Is a lawyer. has been amember OF the state
since 1875 and was member Of congress
from the second district for one month In
1885, 10 till vacancy. His father. Nathan
+. DlNon, represented Rhode Island in
both houses of congress,
The Helena independent., 1889-04-11

New YORK. April l0.-The general time
convention OF railroad men began Its SEES
sion this morning with closed doors. The
chief object OF the convention will be the
selection of dates on which the spring time
tables shall go into effect.
The convention concluded It's labors this
evening and May " was the date fixed for
the spring change In time. The subject OF
the proper amount 10 be paid for the use OF
cars between the several companies was
discussed at length, and II was finally de
clded TO adopt mixed rate OF onehalf
cent per mile and ten cents per day from
Jan. next
The Helena independent., 1889-04-11
Treasury Appointment. TO be Mad.

WASHINGTON, April lO.-Secretary Win.
dom was In conference with the president
for several hours this afternoon In regard
20 appointments under the treasury depart
ment IL Is said quite number were de-
termlned upon and will be announced in a
few days.
The Helena independent., 1889-04-11
Want. AN Administrator.

SPOKANE FALLS, w. T., April TO-
Especial to the Independent lone Skeels,
who murdered her husband, Charles w.
Skeels, March 1, to-day applied TO the pro-
bate court for the appointment as admins.
tratrix Of his estate. The application was
taken under adyIsement
The Helena independent., 1889-04-11
THE MARSHAL CALLED OFF.
The Dcs Moines River Land settlers to
Have Another Chance.

The Des hoines River Land settlers 10
Have Another Chance.
DUBUQUE, April l0-United States Dis
trict Judge Spiras issued to Marshal Des-
mond, to-day, q document reviewing the
river land troubles. lie says the marshal's
proposition TO arm posse and forcibly
evict the settlers, in spite of any resistance,
is emnentIy proper, and that resistance 10
the federal authority is species OF rebel
lion which calls for suppression. But in
view Of the fact that the secretary OF the
interior has officially requested the attOr-
ney general 10 examine into the matter fer
the purpose OF determining whether 1t may
not be expedient ~ bring proceedings In
the name " the United States, he deems II
advisable 10 await the report, and instructs
the marshal 10 suspend the execution Of
the process until further ordered. This
puts an end 10 all proceedings for The
nrazpnf.
The Helena independent., 1889-04-11
Mm AhoIl.h specIlIc putle.

SYDNEY, N. 5. W., April lO.-The budget
for the coming year was presented In par
lament to-day. The government proposes
TO abolish all specific duties and impose
direct taxation in their stead. The meas
ure, II adopted, will go into effect at the
beginning OF the new year.
The Helena independent., 1889-04-11
purIaI of The Duobe.s Of CambrIdre

LONDON, April lO.-The funeral Of the
Duchess Of Cambridge, aunt Of Queen
Victoria, took place to day. Her majesty
viewed the remains before the coffin was
closed, and was deeply affected.
The Helena independent., 1889-04-11
SAFE over ihn Itnrh.r

DETROIT. April lO.-John @. Thompson,
the missing postal clerk Of Columbus, Ohio,
who left Detroit suddenly Monday night
when he learned that the authorities knew
OF his whereabouts. Is now at the British
American hotel at Windsor, Ont Thomp-
sou Is son Of the late John e.. Thompson,
the well known Ohio politician.
The Helena independent., 1889-04-11

Postmaster General Wanamaker held n
reception ln the new club house OF the
manufacturers club at Philadelphia last
night. Many prominent politicians and
business men from outside points were
present.
The Helena independent., 1889-04-11
WAS A RAKISH CRAFT.
IN Americas Vessel Fired on by u Mysteri-
mus ~ ur lasa.I

An Americas Vessel Fired on by u Mysteri-
Gus War Vessel.
NEW York, April l0-Captain Stubbs,
Of the Lcho0ner Carrie A. Bucknam, which
arrived to-day from 81. Domingo City, re-
ports that on March 2lst when of the
island, about noon, he sighted a vessel
steaming toward his vessel from the land,
then distant six or eight miles. The craft
proved TO be Dominican war vessel She
laid her course TO intercept the Buchanan,
but could not do 80, owing 10 strong
breeze prevailing and she fell astern half
or three-quarters of mile. When nearly
In the schooner's wake she fired shot
which struck the water only a few yards
from the Buckngm's stern. She
then gave chase, but with a good
strong breeze the schooner soon distAnced
her. After keeping up the chase two hours
she gave II up, and after putting about
steamed for land. She was low, rakish
three -masfed steamer, of about 500 tons,
apparently OF French or Spanish build. Her
decks were crowded with men. What her
errand was can only be- coDjectured, ns the
Bucknam was far outside Of their jurisdic.
tiOa and on the high seas, where they could
have no legitimate right 10 overhaul her.
The American flag was flying at the
sch0Oners peak all the time, IL having been
hoisted as soon as the steamer was made
out 10 be war vessel. Cspt Stubbs says
nothing was heard by the Buckman's crew
of this vessel or the rebellion at 81. DO.
mingO city. The better class OF people
there hesitated 10 speak their minds 10 Tor.
eigners. They no doubt are afraid OF com
prOmising themselves.
The Helena independent., 1889-04-11
The Case AgsIn., AIiard 4 Sons.

NEw York, April 10 Treasury Agent
Simmons and assistant spent several hours
this morning in the art rooms OF Allard a
Sons, whose smuggling operations have
kept the custom house officials busy Of late.
What the mornings search revealed Sim
mons refused 10 state, but that there have
been important developments Of late is Ger
tain. lie says the case against Allard n
Sons looks darker as the investigation pro-
ceeds, and he deplOres the fact that one of
the firm Is not within reach of the United
States laws. II will be weeks before the
case 10 fully Investigated.
The Helena independent., 1889-04-11
Another Train wreck Attempted.


CANTON, o., April i0-Another attempt
to wreck the west bound limited vestibule
express on the Fort Wayne road was made
last night near Louisville at the same place
the attempt 10 wreck the same train was
made last Tuesday night An employe OF
the road discovered the dastardly design
just In time 10 frustrate II. Upon investi-
cation he found several railroad ties were
securely strapped across the rails. Know
ing the limited was almost due, and he
would be unable TO remove the ties before
the train arrived, he ran eastward along
the track towards the approaching train.
The engineer saw the signal of danger
which the empl0ye waved, and applied the
brakes, but the train did not come 20 stop
until II had struck the obstruction on the
track. The trainmen removed the ties and
the train proceeded without any Of the pas
sengers aboard knowing the narrow escape
they had from serious smashup.
The Helena independent., 1889-04-11
WHO'S TO BLAME?
Accident on the Chicago and Santa
Fe by Which Four Lives
Are Sacrificed
The Family OF j. F. Hart, OF Massa-
ehusetts, Returning from a Pleas.
ure Trip, the Victims.
Attempt TO Wreck n Train ON the
Fort Wayne Discovered ia Time
10 Prevent Harm.

CHICAGO. April 10.-By collision be-
tween passenger and freight train on the
Chicago, Santa Fe 4 California road near
Joliet this morning. number Of lives were
lost. The regular east bound train was
Just leaving Lorenzo station, fifty miles
from Chicago, at i:S0, when the accident
occurred. Attached 10 the rear of the train
was the private car of Manager McCool, OF
the California Central, occupied by J. +.
Hart, mayor of Brooklyne, Mass, and
a director of the California Central rail.
road, his wife, his sons, Henry and
Robert Hart, his niece, Miss Wlnslow,
j. l.. Lamb, porter, known
only AS Harry, and cook named
Thomas Smith. just as the train was
pulling out of the station fast stock train
following ran into the rear of the passen-
ger train at hph ,peed, dem0lishing the
private car and exploding the boiler Of the
freight engine. Large quantities OF steam
escaped, scaldiDg those who escaped from
the effects of the crash. As soon as the
wreck could be cleared t0 allow Of the re-
moval OF the dead and wounded they were
found 10 be as follows: Killed-Miss
Winslow, Henry Hart the porter, and
the cook. Scalded: j. Y. Hart and wife, j.
4
other. The engineer and fireman Of the
freight train jumped and escaped injury.
The passenger train was running ON time
and the extra freight through some in
excusable error of the taain dispatcher
was allowed 10 follow. AT Lorenzo the
grade is very steep and the engineer Of the
extra saw his train was unmanageable
Just as he perceived the lamps of the pass
enger. lie whistled for brakes, but too
late-his engine crashed into the private
car driving Il up onto the steps OF the Pull
man car ahead.
In addition TO being scalded, j. l.. Hart
had both legs broken. Henry w. Lamb,
also In the private car. was scalded about
the face and body. Palmer, the freight
brakeman, was hurled over the freight
engine into the mass Of debris and
escaped with scalded face and terribly
burned hands. John Bynder, the engineer
of the passenger train, was severely hurt
The fireman Of the passenger train said:
"We cannot be blamed for the accident
1t was pitch dark and densely foggy and
when the crash came We were running on
time. but the freight was an extra. The
freight engine ran right through the last
coach and then the boiler burst The cries
of the dying and injured were simply aw-
full"
BosToN, April l0.-John Y. Hart and
party, who were in the accident on the
Santa Fe road near Chicago this morning,
left here Feb. on an excursion TO the
southwest and was returningihome. lie
was formerly In the boot and shoe bust
ness, but had retired from active business.
W. Lamb, who was injured. Is n medical
officer OF the Atchison road.