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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-03-12
History of the Crime.

The latter part Of July George Bryson
and Annie Lundstrom came TO Helena and
took rooms with Mrs. Sarah Bennett, No.
$40 Bridge street He said they were from
Minneapolis. Bryson introduced the
woman as his wife. While at Mrs. Ben
netts they were continually quarreling
and Mrs. Bryson told Mrs Bennett fire.
She said BrysOn was continually asking
her Tor money; that he gambled II away.
and she would let him have but little
at time, enough 10 procure his meals.
She told Mrs. Bennett she was 40 afraid
that her husband would rob and
leave her that she had her money tshe led
Mrs. Bennett 10 infer II was 10 drafts)
sewed up In her clothing, In different
dresses. so that II Bryson did manage 10
steal some OF II he could not procure IL ALL
Mrs. Bryson wore heavy gold chain and
had handsome gold watch. Mrs. Bennett
describes the woman as apparently IS years
Of age and quite bald on the crown Of the
head, wearing heavy switch 20 hide IL.
She seemed 10 be completely Infatuated
with Bryson, who was about q or 20 years
old. The couple remained at Mrs. Ben
netta about two weeks.
The 18Th OF August, according 10 Mrs.
Trunk, the 4th Of August, according 10
Mrs. Mixture, Mr. and Mrs. Bryson en-
gagged room at Mrs. Trunks, No. SIG
Eighth avenue, the woman paying q
months rent In advance. At Mrs. Trunk's
roomed Mrs. Mixture and Mrs Hard wick.
When Bryson and the woman first went TO
Mrs Trunks Mrs Mixture had an adjoin-
ing room and Mrs. Hardwick room near
| by. At this house were repeated the quar-
rels which marked their stay at Mrs. Ben
nett's. Mrs. BrysoD Anf Mrs. Mixture be-
came very well acquainted, and Mrs. Mix
ture did some sewing for Mrs, BrysoD, max
ing the dress she wore when she was mur-
dered. Mrs. Bryson frequently told Mrs.
Mixture she was afraid her husband would
kill her. The latter part Of the Bryson's
stay az 5lB Eighth avenue Mrs. Mixture
was In room down stairs and did not hear
the quarrels, but Mrs. HsrdwicE did.
Aug q, Brys0n came home shortly after
noon, and at o'clock he and Mrs. Brys0n
left the hose together, Ostensibly 20 get
their dinner. She was seen " leave the
house dressed In the same clothing she had
ON when her dead body was found In The
prospect hole. At 4 o'clock Bfyson re
turned alone. He went Immediately TO hi
room, but did not remain there long, com
Ing out and going uptown. DE came bach
at night, and Mrs. Hardwick says wa,
moving around the room most Of the night
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-03-12

WASHINGTON. March 1.-THE senate
met at IL, and without transacting any
business, took recess till 1850 TO await the
presentation OF nominations by the presI-
dent On reassembllng the senate went
into executive session on the presidents
nominations. and ten minutes later the
doors were reopened and the senate ad-
journed.
nominations were referred TO the nppro-
pirate committees, when formed. Some
surprise was expressed at the failure 70
confirm Palmer's nomination Mt once, but
a senator explained the rule OF Immediate
combinations, save OF cabinet officers was
confined 10 senators. Palmer was not now
q senator, and while every senator, II 10
said, wanted 10 vote for him II was deemed
best not 10 depart from the rule.
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Donoyap Get. ,hc Mednl.

LIVINGSTON, March l0.-lSpecial TO the
Independent l-Prof. Donaldson and Patsy
Cardiff, who are now on their way TO the
coast, where the latter is to meet jackson.
the colored champion, for 5000, gave q
boxing exhibition here In the opera house
last night The professor and Cardiff ap.
peared In six round friendly contest and
did some lively sparring, after which
contest for medal offered by wetzstien,
manager OF the opera house. took place be-
tween the local TALENT, Donaldson acting
as referee and Judge. A great deal OF
pummeling was INDUCED In and the medal
contested rounds with another local cham
piOn named Swanson.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-03-12
SCIENTIST FARwELL.
The Illinois senator Has q business Way
for Dividing Up the Ofiices.

The Illinois senator Has q business Way
for Dividing Up the Onices.
WASHINGTON, March ll-SenAtor Far
well, of illinois, has . scientific plan for
the equitable distribution OF federal patron
age, and is trying hard to have 1t adopted
by the new administration. "ln the first
place." said the senator, 81 believe in Q
thoroughly partisan service from top 10
bottom. That Ii what we are here for;
that is what parties exist fer. IL is not q
question OF spoils. IL isa question OF hav-
ing the administration republican when
the republican party has been elected by
the people. l would begin by abolishlng
right away that committee OF schoolmss-
ters, the civil service commission, because
there is no sense In II. 1 would observe
the principle OF home rule In 30 far as re-
CARDS p0stoffices and other federal officials
which are local. The Offices should be
graded from the lowest to the highest.
would have the Offices distributed through
congressional delegations, but 1 would
have no fighting or striving or grabbing
about It. Instead Of having congressman
and politicians swarming about the white
house and badgering the president and
claiming everything, 80 that the aggregate
claims amount 10 ten times more than the
entire patronage Of the government, the
president should furnish the congressional
delegations with q list OF lust
what the state was entitled to. A
set OF such lists could be prepared In very
short time by clear headed statistician.
The state that had cabinet officer would
have 10 do with portion of the minor
Offices, and II the big foreign missions did
not go around, those states which got them
would have 10 be- satisfied with a smaller
proportion Of the subordinate appoint
ments. IL would be very easy matter tc
have the Offices properly listed and rated,
80 that while the entire administration
would be thoroughly republican, no one
republican district would have more than
Its share, compared with any other"
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Fell Prom the Bridge.

SPOKANE FALLS, w. T., March H.
Especial 10 the Independent. Golden Nc.
Gilyey, a bridge carpenter, fell from the
top Of the frame work OF the new Monroe
street bridge over the falls to-day, a dis
tance OF sixty feet, striking the tilnbers in
his descent His jaw bone was broken In
three places, and three ribs and his spine
injured. IL is thought he cannot recover.
NJ. Mondeau, q prospector at the New
Chloride camp, was caught by n falling
tree to-day, and his spine badly injured.
He Is at the hospital In this city 10 critical
condition.
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CLEVELAND, o., March 1.-THE Wash
ington correspondent of the Leader tele-
graphs his paper tonight what he terms
Harrison's policy respecting the civil ser
vice, gathered from remarks made by the
President In an interview with a party OF
congressman who had presented the claims
OF certain individuals for appointments
The president said he had determined 10
live up 70 the plank relating 10 civil service
reform In the republican national platform
and will select men to oil the territorial Of
fees from citizens of the territory them.
selves, where fit personsmay be found In
Alaska there are no party organizations and
public press which makes II necessary the
governor OF that territory should be man
OF such high character as not to need such
supervision as officials In other territories
are subjected TO by their use OF the ex-
istence Of political parties and the printing
OF newspapers. He would endeavor for
this particular Office 10 find man who will
not need any such spur TO do his duty.
The attention of the president was called
TO the alleged inefiicieDcy In the railway
mail service and the promulgation OF the
order by the late administration placing
the service under the provisions Oh
the civil service rules. The presl-
dent replied that he would not
ttfOhc tldt ofutI, UuL WOulu
modify II somewhat He will have the
rule touching reinstatements changed
where II Is specified q dismissed employe
may be restored by having the words
"wlthin one year" striken out This order
will take effect June 10 instead OF March Is.
On the subject OF removal from the gen
eral classified service the president said:
81 would not have q man removed simply
because he belonged 10 one political party
or the other; there should be good and sub
stantial reasons for the dismissal Of clerks
and officials generally, but 1 hold
IL Is not necessary that the cause
should be specified In all cases."
Respecting appointments generally. the
president said he should follow the sugges-
lions OF senators and representatives, and
expected those gentlemen 10 recommend
only good men for Office. In conclution he
urged his visitors 10 go slowly and not pres.
too bard for the removal Of present incum
bents. He said In effect he wanted 70 bs
sure he was right In every case, then b.
would 20 ahead.
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naras.ed by once seelers.

WASHINGTON, March ii.-Judge Wrenn,
OF Eureka, Nevada, is here and endorsed
by the Nevada senators for the general
and Office. There are fifteen or sixteen
candidates for governor OF Arizona, among
them George Christ and George Walfly, OF
Tombstone. Ex-Attorney. General s. b.
Bradford, OF Kansas, has good chance OF
being appointed governor Of Utah. Many
candidates are In the field for gov
ernor Of Montana, Col. l. ID.
McCutcheon, l.. II. Hershheld,
and r. q. Power being the most prominent.
The New Mexico candidates Joseph are
Dwyerland Judge Bradford Prince.
q. IL. Harris, of California, has come 10
Washington 10 push his claims for govern
or OF Alaska. 1ie has fourteen rivals In
Michigan, three In Wisconsin, two IN Ne
braska, one In Iowa, and half dozen more
In different parts OF the country.
Judge Carey, solicitor OF the treasury,
has rendered his resignation TO take effect
upon the qualification OF his successor, and
E, B. Youmans, chief clerk Of the treasury
department, has placed his resignation at
the disposal 0f Secretary Window. This Is
q position confidential In character, and
win probably be among the first TO be con-
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-03-12
KENDALL KNOCKED OUT.

Jerry Flowers Proves Himself . Heavy
Hittsr-Othsr Ring Events.
SPOKANE FALLS, March 1l.-[Special to
the independently Kendall and Jerry
Flowers, the latter colored, fought last
night at C9ur d'Alene City, Idaho, for
$3.50 side. Kendall was knocked down
four times and gave mp the fight in thau
third round. Kendall Is powerful man
and both are widely known as professional
sluggers. A special train from Spokane
Falls carried 500 people 10 the scene OF the
battle and several thousand dollars chang
ed hands on the result.
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FataI Gun Exnio.lon.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, March ii.-A
cable dispatch from AcquaImlna, on the
west coast Of Africa, states that Capt
Holmes, of the whaling bark Sea Fox, an
officer aud servant were killed, and Eve
OF the crew burned by an explosion Of q
whaling bomb gun.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-03-12

QUINCY, March ll.-A prize fight Of
three hours duration occurred here yester-
day between Jack Piper, Of Quincy, and
"Red' Hennessy, Of Troy. N. Y. The lat
ter had the worst OF the fight from the start,
and was knocked senseless In the thirty
sixth round by terrific blow In the mouth.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-03-12

DUBLIN, March ll.-whlle Creagh. q
landlord In county Glare, and bis sister,
were driving 10 church yesterday, they
were fired upon by an unknown person.
Both were badly W rounded.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-06-27
Annual Meeting Of the WOman's Mis-
slOnary Society.

The eleventh annual meeting OF the
Woman's Missionary Society of the
Holston Conference, NJ. E. Church
South, convened in Johnson City last
Sunday evening and closed its session
last night. During the three days
morning afternoon and night sessions
were held and an unusually large
amount OF work was done. Some
very entertaining and instructive
talks were made by the delegates and
taken altogether it was very inter
esting meeting. The delegates were
entertained by our citizens and were
highly pleased with their visit.
Through the kindness of Col. G. H.
Nimpson, superintendent OF the E. T.
AW. MGR, r.. . special car was
rendered them on that road and they
are spending to-day in the mountains
arogihd Cranberry.
All the old officers we're reelected
for another year and Marion, Va.
chosen as the place Of the next meet
ing. Full proceedings, list Of dele
gates. officers and visitors in another
column.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-06-27

Certainly, Cy., fourteen men, four
mules, three carts and scraper can
begin a railroad; but the tail end Of
the millennium will be talked of "as the
good old times" before they finish it,
Courier.
That kind of beginning might be
made in Bristol, but Johnson City
don't commence that way. There
were more scrapers at work on the
Three C's road than there were con-
victs when the s. A. & 0. was com.
menced about fifteen years ago. 1t
won't do to measure our corn in your
half bushel "it won't pan out"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-06-27

The man OF means finds to a certain
extent that the capital he has can be
better invested in something else than
where at present employed, and he too
is looking for something better, and as
a result thousands of our best men
have left Tennessee for thepurpose Of
lettering their condition in other
countries.
There is nothing wrong in this, and
we refer to itmerely M an illustration.
But what is the use OF going so far
away to hunt employment when you
can find employment ready and wait
ing for both men and money?
The National Garment Cutter Com
pany are wanting hundreds of men to
go into all parts of the world and in
troduce their wonderful work.
Already a number OF our citizens
have contracted to engage in the work
and still Others are going to if they can
possibly arrange to do so.
The men so far enlisted are among
the best people of the community, and
it is safe to say that fully a hundred
more are now investigating the matter
in this county alone with vie to en-
gaging i'll the business.
That the work is u success none can
doubt, and that it is profitable, honor
able work is equally apparent.
Now the best thing the reader o.
this article can possibly do, if he is de
sirous of lettering his condition, is tC
write to j. X. Doran, 257 Gay street
Knoxville, and get all the information
he can regarding this valuable work
Mr.. Doran was in Johnson City sew
eral days recently and will return
again, at which time it would be ad
visable to see him.
The business is very desirable, hay
ing just the qualities about it peede'
to please and pay the worker, as tn
profits are great, and the worker get
the benefits of travel and seeing tn
world as it is while adding to his ban
account. A more profitable and agree
able work is hard to find, even il tn
world over should be searched.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-06-27

ABOUT the lamest and most important
criticism we have seen OF late is that
of the Knoxville Journal criticising
Comptroller Allen for saying he would
assess the stock in certain Knoxville
corporations, for taxation, If the asses
sor did not do it. Mr.. Allen is simply
carrying out the law as he finds it
under the oath he has taken. Does
the Journal want Mr.. Allen to stultify
himself and commit moral perjury by
refusing TO do what the law says he
shall dor Waving the criticisms Of
the law, which is defensible on many
grounds of principle and reason, it is
but just to that courageous and con-
scientious official to say that Mr. Allen
is making the best Comptroller the
State has ever had. He is vigilant in
seeing that all property is taxed, and,
as q result due largely to him, the
States finances are in better shape
than at any time since the war, and
money to meet the July interest was
borrowed at 81 per cent. The States
finances could not be in better hands
and the Journals criticisms are un.
warranted and unjust.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-06-27
In MenOriam.

"Man dies but nature is eternal.
The seasons keep their appointed
time day returns with its golden
splendor, and night with it's eloquent
mystery" Last Tuesday morning
about three o'clock the spirit of Mat
tie, wife Of p g. Range left this mum
dane sphere to take up its abode in
heaven. Mrs. Range was only thirty
nine years Of age and it would seem
was called just when she could have
been Of most service to Ter husband
and children. She has been in poor
health for some time and confined to
her bed for several months but bore
suffering with christian fortitude and
died at peace with the God she loved
so well to serve during life. She has
been a consistent member of the M
E. Church, South for twelve years and
during that time has never missed an
opportunity OF doing what she could
for the Lord She was fond mother
loving wife, a dutiful daughter and
kind neighbor.
The whole community mourns with
the sorrowing family. Her funeral
was preached at the NJ E. Church
South yesterday afternoon at three
o'clock by Rev. e. B, Robertson. The
pastor was assisted by Revs. Boring
and Mann The church was filled
with friends of the deceased and
quite number followed the remains
to the last resting place in the city
cemetery.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-06-27
CONTINUED next week )

Below will be found the names Of
the officers, delegates, members and
visitors
OFFICERS.
President-Mrs. Matt. McClung, OIL
Knoxville, Tenn.
Vice. President-Mrs. E. E. Wiley
Emory, Va.
Corresponding secretary-Mrs. c.
J. McClung, Knoxville, Tenn.
Recording Secretary--Mrs. M. X
Carriger, Morristown, Tenn.
Superintendent of Juveniles--Miss
Anna Aston, Asheville, N. C.
DISTRICT SECRETARIES.
Mrs. t. r. Grow, Newbern, Va.
/" w. S. Staley, Marion,
PC. Landrum, Abingdon, Va,
VA. Dickinson, Johnson City
Tenn.
Mrs. G. M. Harrill, Knoxville, Tenn,
A. A. Gibson, Athens,
Miss Maggie Montgomery.
DELEGATES.
Mrs. L. Robinson, Wytheville, Va,
Miss Flora Suit,
Edna Fitzhugh, Newbern, Va.
Emma Rlner, Auburn, Va.
Mrs. R. J. Hall, Fair View,
-- Hill, Marion,
Miss Ella Repass,
Dixie Sprinkle,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-06-27

HARRISON varied his regular Sunday
amusement last Sunday by going to
Cape May to see the old lady and the
babies instead Of going yachting down
The Potomac with stag party, as he
has done for several Sundays past. He
returned to Washington Monday, but
will go away again soon. In fact, the
time between trips seems to be princi.
pally occupied in deciding where he
shall go next. He will go most any
where, provided he is allowed to dead
head. He went to Cape May and re-
turned as a guest Of the Pennsylvania
railroad. His conduct in this respect
Is in marked contrast to that Of Mr..
Cleveland, who accepted no favors
from railroads, but always paid his fare
like other passengers, but that isn't the
only contrast TO be observed between
the two men by long shot.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-06-27

The official vote Of Montana for del
egstes to the Constitutional Conven-
tion lie 1886 Democratic and 5,2l1 Re-
publican. The Democrats elect SO to
36 Republicans to the convention. The
Republican majority in Montana in
November was $500, but Prince Rus.
sell Harrison has knocked the party
into smithereens.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-06-27

BRISTOL has at last found out that
the Johnstown people need help and
called a public meeting last Tuesday
night to raise funds and draft sympa-
thetic resolutions. The town may be
a little slow, but it gets there some
time.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-06-27

CALVIN s. BRIcE, Chairman of the
National Democratic Committee, it is
said, will be candidate for the United
States Senate from Ohio to succeed
Mr.. Payne, who declines again being
candidate. Ohio will do herself proud
il she sends Mr.. Brice to the Senate.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-06-27

Work on the Three C's is progress
ing as rapidly as circumstances will
allow. Teams and men are put to work
as fast as they can be secured, and the
contractors are still advertising for
more. Mr.. Mcdonald Is expected from
New York this week, and as soon as
he arrives work will be pushed even
more rapidly, and the road will be
sub-let.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-06-27

AN act been passed by the Ari-
iona Legislature and approved by the
Governor providing for the holding Of
a convention for the purpose of fran.
ing State constitution has been de.
cided by the Attorney General to be
valid
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-06-27
A RARE OPPORTUNITY
For Our Young Men and for Capitalist.

As soon as our young men finish
their school course it is customary for
them TO look around and see what they
can do to earn living. And at the
very beginning of their career they see
that in this country the opportunities
for finding profitable employment are
scarce and hard to find. As a result
they seek employment in the great
West or some other country.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-06-27

In fact, we are selling everything in
our store cheaper than you can buy
them anywhere in East Tennessee.
Respectfully,
r. d. GRIGG & Co.,
Johnson City, Tenn.
Next door to Seaver & Summers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-06-27
THE COMET.
PUBLIC PRINTER BEN DICT dis.
charged number Of employees last
week-all Democrats.

MRS. HAYES, wife Of ex-President R.
B. Hayes, died at her home in FIRE.
mont, Ohio, at s 80 o'clock Thursday
morning from paralysis.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-06-27
MIS-. seldom LongIsy, aIade spnng,

Mrs. Seldom Longlsy, Glade Spring,
Virginia,
Mrs. w, G. Garden, Abingdon, Va.
Miss Fannie Hoofnagle, I"
Aldine Clark,
Wick Mead, Dickinsonville,
Mrs. Rives Walker Bristol Ten.
Master Charles Davis,
Mrs. Y J. Gilmer, Lebanon, Va.
Miss Jennie Dinwiddie, Lebanon,
Virginia,
Mrs. M. r. Mallicote, Abingdon, Va.
, " Charles Spence, Rural Retreat,
Virginia.
Miss Alice Effert, Rural Retreat, Va.
Mrs. M. +, Sparks, Jonesboro, Tenn.
4" George Natf, Johnson City,
Tenn.
Miss Gertrude Mitchell, johnson
G Tenn.
-iss Myrtle Keeper, Limestone,
Tenn.
Mrs. E. NJ. Without, Greenwood,
Tenn.
Mrs. N. E. Nugent, Rogersville,
Tenn.
Mrs. Kate Blevins, Rogersville
Tenn.
Miss Sallie Loop, Morristown, Tenn
Fannie Hickey, F."
Mrs. r. w. Kite, Newport
Miss -- Funkhouser, Leadville
Tenn.
Mrs ]. H. Senbsaaugh, Strawberry
Plains, Tenn.
Master Harrel Johnson, Asheville
North Carolina.
Miss Bessie Allen, Hendersonville
North Carolina.
Miss Lou Jouroleman, Knoxville
Tenn.
Miss Bette Carter, Knoxville, Tenn
&" Mamie Woodward, Knoxville
Tenn.
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