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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-22

During the next and last two days left
for buying Christmas presents, will find in
Vulnerable suggestions in the different de-
partments of our house for making their Sc
lections, from inexpensive and moderate
in prices TO the most elegant articles, and
entering our large establishment, ON every
side the eye il greeted with display Of
lovely silks, beautiful dress goods, pretty
novelties, fine sealskin coats, jackets and
muffs handsome plush and imported cloth
wraps, Throughout our house every
thing is 50 nicely arranged for inspection
that pleasant impression is at once made
upon our customers and friends. IL IL
gratifying to know that our efforts TO please
are appreciated, and now that gift buying
for the holiday season is the order OF the
day We are glad that we are able 10 suit our
customers 10 nicely and see them carry
away such quantities of our merchandise.
We take stock January lst. and as II IL less
trouble TO count money than TO calculate
amount Of goods ON hand. you may conf
IDENTIFY rely ON buying any article in our
house now at astonishingly low figures.
SANDS Bios.
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MINERAL LAND ASSOCIATION.
The Incorporators Meet and Elect rhei
nllicnIs.

The incorporators Meet and Elect Their
Offccr~-
The incorporators Of thu Montana Min
eral Land association held n meeting yes
terday afternoon at the Merchants hotel.
After signing the bylaws the following
officers were elected: President, DIR. A. II.
Mitchell, of Deer Lodge; yice-prcsident,
Louis II. Hershiled, Of Helena; treasurer,
X. q. Hickman, of Virginia City; secretary,
Thomas q. Merrill, of Helena.
The executive committee consists Of 4.
II. Mitchell, l.. H. Hershheld. A. III. Barrett.
II. q. Hickman and Thomas Cruise.
The association IN capitalized for ShG,nO
and the ar value Of 500. Five hundred
and sixty shares were subscribed for yester-
day There will be another meeting of the di-
rectors on the third Monday of neri March.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-22

var Il .arsh. Enloe. Spinola, Brown.
privn, and olaims-Caswell, Dorsey,
W;ckhani Funston, Brosius, Lansing,
Ewart, Mutchler, Anderson, Montgomery
Pierce. Drummer, Smith. .,,-.
District of Columbia-Grant Atkihsoh'
Post. De(iame, Snider, Burton, Moore
Hemphill, Heard, Lee, Compton, Oampoel'
Ellis. y.-, v.uA
lev, Quackenbush, Smyser, stewart heiReh'
Bullock, Edmunds, paynter.
Expenditures in public bulldlngs-rlood'
Taylor. Carroll. Chathog UNeh' Whey
iibrary-ONeil, Stamford, Davidson.
printing-Russell, Stivers, Richardson.
Election of President and Nice-Presldent
-Lodce. Rowell, Stewart, Haugen, McCo-
mas. Henderson, Frank. Smyser' Sehey'
Buckalew, Hemphill, Mccarthy, tucker. n
Eleventh Census-Dunnell' hichenna, ~
ID. Taylor, Boutelle, bingham, AualhS'
Sherman, Frank, Blount, Holman ilii'n'"'
Washington, Owens, c. u.u,a,,
Flood, Perkins, Pugsley Rife Ihom-
as. Bartine. Riggs Alleh' hare'
Moore, Rush. parrott, -, p..
Reform in Civil SerVice-Lehlnacn' puyhe'
Rutterworth, Hopkins, GreenhalRe' san
ford. Lind, Stephenson, Dargoh' otone'
Anderson. Andrews, Bontner. - r..,..
Alcoholic Liquor Trailc-J, d. Taylor
Struble Sawyer. Morse, Anderson, IicAler'
Kerr. Stewart. Lewis. skinner, quinn,
Public Buildings and Grounds -Mlillken'
Iehlbach. Van Schaick, Darlington, heI,'
Postills. Clifford. Dibble, Bankheau' Aopo'''
Clunie, Lewis. NIL. A,
ducation-O'Donnell, j. ID. Taylor, Me
Cormick. McComas, Grant, Sweeney, Lows
Cheatham, Gambler, Caruth, Cobb FEN
nington, Geisenhamer. u.,
Labor-wade, Buchanan, farquhar, nin' INN
gan. Osborne, Gest. Connell. Bliss Oanu'er'
Davidson. Catchings. Turner, Mutehier.
Committees on expenditures IN the Vrii %
ous departments were also appo,hteo; AZ ihe
other committees were announced on thesth'
Cbeadle. Indiana. resigned from the com,
mittee ON claims. The house then adlouii'e"
until Jan. q.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-22
Tho IInndmann CoInpany.

Tomorrow evening Herr Daniel Band
mann and company will open weeks
shnkesperien season at Ming's opera house.
II promises 10 be a series Of performances
fully in keeping with the important festivi-
ties Of the week Mr.. Bandmann gives the
insurance that his company is strong in all
parts. His own reputation as an actor of
sterling merit is too we'll known 10 need an
eulogy for him. Everything points 20 n
successful season for this company in this
city.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-22
Knights TempIar ot,,o.rs

The annual election of officers in Helena
Commondery No. ?, Knights Templar, was
held ON Tuesday evening, the 18th inst, in
Masonic Temple The following ARE the Of
iicers for the ensuing Temple year.
Eminent commander, w. n. Baldwin
generalissimo, II. ID. Neil Jr captain-gen-
eral, =. X. Douglas; senior Warden, B. w.
:. Folk; junior warden, j. W. Thompson:
prelate, Rev. Il. 4. Webb; treasurer, A. NJ.
Hotter; recorder, George Booker; standard
bearer, A. Welsenh0rn, sword bearer, John
Motllti warder, W, ID. Smith; sentinel, John
q. Major.
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ters of the chief justice will ofliciate this
wear. The white house ladies will help
through as their predecessors have done.


Among the combinations to-day were Ly-
man h. Knapp, OF Vermont, 10 be governor
OF Alaskai orville I; Porter, OF Oregon, to
be marshal of Alaska: John W. Meldrum.
to he secretary of Wyoming; T. O.. Phelps
10 be collector Of customs AT San Francisco:
ID. W. Byington, 20 be collector of revenue
for the fourth district in California.
Surveyor generals: Wyoming, W. A..
kichnrds, New Mex O., +. Il. Hobart; Da-
kota, II. III. Sullivan. Receivers of public
moneys: Colorado, @. 4. Goodale, Lamar;
ID. l.. Sheets, Durango; G. L. Hogan, Den
yer; Wyoming +. w. Foote, Evanston; Le-
roy Grant, Cheyenne; Oregon, j. Il. Appro
son, Oregon City. Postmasters: Montana,
V. A. Cook, Boulder Valley: j. G. Evans,
Butte City; Ii. 4. Housman, Missoula, S. NJ.
Parks, Livingston; Charles TAYLOR, Great
Falls; Thomas Treveaille, Granite.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-22
ONLY WHITE La B0R.

Ladies' Make Your Husbands Happy with
Box Of Homemade Cigars.
''rhe Chinese must 90" has been great
cry among laboring men Of the west. Most
of the cigars you have been smoking have
IL first-class cignr manufnctory, where
none but white labor are employed. Swend
Carlson ships none but the yesy best Of i'm
ported and domestic tobaccos and sells only
iirst-class goods. This is home institu-
tuition and should be literally patronized.
wife could do no better than 20 pur-
chase box of homemade cigars for her
husband for Christmas present Mr..
Carlson also carries full line % smokers
Articles, and is selling them cheaper than
any other house in Helena. Give him n call
one door south Of Cruise bank.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-22
Trouble. Of Porter and Palmer.

Waist deep in congressman" WIS the de-
scription given Of Superintendent Porter,
of the census office, this morning. lie has
had cnnse to regret that Harrison did not
put his 1900 employees into the classified
civil service, ms Cleveland proposed TO do.
Like Public Printer Palmer. who is the
only other public officer with $500 appoint
ments in Washington not included in the
classified service, Porter has suffered the
importunities Of all the republican and
many of the democratic senators and rep
resentatives almost continuously since the
first Monday in December Ten
thousand persons would have been
appointed in that time 10 the
5000 vacancies which would have hoen
opened up had they obeyed the commands
Of the republican bosses. Palmer and
Porter were both stout, comfortable men
when the recent raid began, but each
must have lost twenty pounds of flesh
since. for the senators and representatives
who 90 10 the census office or the govern
mcnt printing Office have been everywhere
and exhausted all possible chances. They
nre desperate, and they must have what
they want. They will not take no for an
answer. Many of them try bulldozing.
But, after all, they are not M bad AZ the
quiet fellows who say softly: Eyes, Mr.
Palmer, ] appreciate all your difficulties,
and ! sympathize with you fully, but-this
n an exceptional case, and | want this
appointment In fact must have IT,"
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Northwestern Nuggets.

Congressman Hansbrough to-day intro.
dueed n bill asking for SiO0,0O1 TO build
locke aud dams IN the Red River of the
the North to facilitate navigation and irri-
gate the low lands.
Among the postmasters appointed to-day
was the following; Oregon. N. Comegys,
Bhtzen, Harvey county; William s. Warner,
EchO, lnatilla county, j. A. Wright, Sparta.
Union county; Washington, A. ii. Wheeler.
Lutak, spokane county; ID. IL. Gary, Wash.
ongnl, Clarke county.
The president nominated Milton weider
as collector of internal revenue for the dis.
trsct of Oregon.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-22
THE ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
The Woman Receivers aud il sent To the
ponr I.rua

Tn" Woman Receivers aud IL sent Ia the
Poor Farm.
Christina Douglas, who attempted suicide
at tho Pacific hotel night before last, had so
far recovered yesterday evening as 10 be
removed 10 the poor farm. She admitted
that she took carbolic acid for the purpose
of ending her life. When asked the reason.
she snd she WAS depressed in spirits, had no
friends and was destitute OF means. Her
iewelry had been pawncd. but before going
away. she sent word 10 her former friend,
Mrs, John Howard, to redeem il.
She expressed no regrets at
the failure of her Attmnpt
at suicide, but seemed rather glad 20 be
alive. She suffered very grently while nm
der the influence Of the drug. and il isa
miracle how she ever recovered. The acid
taken WIS IN two-ouncevial, which she had
kept about her for long time. The amount
taken was about an ounce, which must have
been greatly reduced with water otherwise
II would surely have been fatal. She lny
seven hours without showing any other
signs Of life than n stifled breathing, and
her face aud hands turned black ia appear
nnce. IL IL doubtless IT, after her terrible
experience, Christina Douglas will ever at
tempt 10 take her life again. II she does il
will be by some other method than carbolic
ncid
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-22

For the holiday season, excursion rates
will be in effect on the ST. Paul Minneapo-
lis a Manitoba railway TO and from all
points ON its lines.
Tickets will be sold on the following
dates: Dec. "a, % and 81. 1889, and Jan. /,
1880, Mt one and one-third fare for the round
trip, except between points IN Dakota and
Montana, where the rate will be one and
one-tifth fare for the round trip. Tickets
will be good for return passage up 10 aud
including Jan. 3, lSO
Apply for further information 10 agents
of the st. Paul. Minneapolis a. Manitoba
railway, or write i. ]. WHITNEY,
g. +. a. 4. A., 81. Paul. MINI.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-22

Monday and Tuesday, Dee. 23d and eith.
The low prices and fine display of dia-
monds and iewelry continue TO attract
large crowds of people to Mr.. G.. A.
Cooper's, III north Main street.
Mr.. Cooper is anxious TO sell a large
amount of his fine goods 80 as 10 advertise
business and build up an extensive trade.
He is located permanently in Helena and
has the mos, select stock Of fine diamonds,
watches and jewelry ever before shown here.
His prices are extremely low and his goods
the finest. For unique designs and fine
workmanship his entire stock ID unsur-
passed.
Visitors TO Helena should not fail TO see
his elegant display Of diamonds, especially
tine 5000 necklace.
On Monday and Tuesday, Dec. sd and
2ith. his prices will be lower than ever, for
on those two days he will make n special
sale in order 10 close out the balance OF his
holiday stock and make room for new
goods.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-22
THE SCHOOL TEACHER GUILTY.
A Jury 50 Decides the Unionviilc Dif-
Guilty.

A Jury 81 Decides the Unionviilc Dif-
Guilty.
The whole day was occupied in Judge
Sanders court yesterday in holding the
trial of G. +. Smith, school teacher at
Unionville. A jury trial was had and after
n hot contest between Attorneys Nolan and
Casey and the examination of large mum.
ber of witnesses, the jury after short de-
liberation returned verdict finding
Smith guilty. He WAS assessed $40 and
costs. the latter amounting To $3.50,
all Of which WIS paid
The school teacher was charged with as-
saut and battery Over one week AGO
Herbert and Mark Fowler. of uni0nville,
entered the schodl-room and demanded
possession OF mn organ, the prop
erty of Miss Constance. MIR. Smith
says he told the men they could
take il away after school hours and
with shrug Of their shoulders they
left They returned, however. at the ap-
pointed time, and anticipating an alterca-
tlon, requested Miss Contnnce to remain
away. The school teacher claims that when
the Fowlers entered the room they at once
began TRADE Of abuse aud called him vile
names. lie also claims that he was forced
behind n stove TO avoid being struck, and i'm
self defense hit Ierbet Fowler ON the he ld
with stick of wood. The Fowlers denied
using any abusive language. but all matters
Of self protection were disregarded hy
County Attorney Nolan, who impressed the
Jury with the fact that " was not
denied that nn assault was
committed aud therefore the jury was not
10 believe that self protection didn't cut
any figure IN the cnse. Col. Casey de-
Tended Smith, and during the trial there
were some hot exchanges between the at
torneys, who rosorted to abuse of each
other, and II looked for "a time as though "A
pummelling match WAS imminent. After
the cnsc WAS concluded, Judge Sanders ex-
pressed the opinion to several persons that
he thoughtnnder all the circumstances the
school teacher should have been acquitted.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-22

During the past season has been most
Thoroughly satisfactory in every particular,
for which we feel very thankful TO our
many friends and patrons, and believe that
the most convincing way Of showing our
appreciation TX boy Offering the very liberal
discount we are on such staple and reliable
articles ns our black dress goods and silks.
This s an opportunity that you should not
miss II you nre in need OF black or silk
dress. kALI.IGH Il CLARKE.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-22

celebrated all-wool, and silk and wool dress
goods are the most thoroughly reliable
black goods made. We are the only house
in Helena that can show you full line Of
these goods. ia which we are showing some
entirely new wnres in Henripttas, brOcudcs
stripes and cords, on which We will offer
discount of 10 per cent for this week only.
RALEI0H a. CLARKE.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-22

A nice merchnum pipe or cigar holder
would make beautiful present 10 give 10
your husband or sweetheart. A box Of do
nestle OF imported cigars would be very
acceptable gift. Meyendorff q Wells give
notice that they have an excellent line Of
any Of the above articles.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-22
J0TTINGS ABOUT TOWN.

The Encore chorus rehearsal for Monday
evening will be postponed one week ON nc
count Of the holiday festivities.
Elaborite preparations are being made
for the grand ball 10 be given 10y Battery A
on New Years eve. Turner ball is being
handsomely decorated for that occasion
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-22
Make your Selections Now,

and take advantage of our endless va
riety. Should il not he convenient for
you To take your selections at 'once, you
can leave them with us for future de-
livery. All We have 10 sa is, that II you
contemplate purchasing just call on US
and compare prices All goods are OF
the finest qua ity.
Our stock of diamonds consists Of the
finest grades white, brilliant and blue
white gems. No other house in Mon
tana can beat us in quality and price.
A genuine diamond baby ring, $3.50; a
diamond collar button, SO: pair OF dia-
mond sleeve buttons, ladys size, IS; a
diamond stud. SD; a pair OF diamond
ear screws. sl2; diamond ring, very
brilliant stone, sli; a very pretty knot
diamond scarf pin, SS; a pair diamond
sleeve buttons beautifully engraved, $40;
ladies' and gents diamond rings from
SIS To $500 each.
Bracelets, pendants, rings. studs, but
tons. in fact everything that is novel,
new. rich and unique, including watches,
clocks and silverware.
'Valtham. Rockford and Elgin
Watches.
These are the watches we make spe-
eialty Of.
Solid silver hunting watches, genuine
imported movement, stem winder and
setter, full size, SO.
Solid silver hunting watches. genuine
American movement, Elgin or Waltham,
cases chased and engraved.
Ladies' solid gold hunting watches,
beautifully chased and engraved, stem
winder, American movement.
Boys solid silver hunting case, stem
winding watches, 81 TO s..
Tne repeaters and Z. Howard a Co.
tchee at greatly reduced prices.
We guarantee all goods.
Solid gold wedding rings. IA 10 Is
oarats.
14-carat garnet, turquise seal and mi
tial rings a speciality.
Gold headed canes and umbrellas in
great variety.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-22

MlaHsyuLE, Dec Special. "A two
story frame building owned and occupied
by Chas. Wassenberg rs dwelling and
tailor shop, was gutted by fire at ll3O to-
night. Loss about $500.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-22

The Montana Central will sell excursion
tickets between all points ON their line al
one and oue-iifth fare for the round trip.
Tickets ON sale Dec. "a, - and 81, also Jan.
1, good 10 return until Jan. 3.
Il. II. LASoLEY. Gen. Ticket Agt.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-22
Sell at Very Low Prices

and look at neither cost price or value,
thereby sustaining our reputation OF
selling at prices TO suit the times and
leaving all wouldbe competitors far be-
hind.
We have Diamonds and Watches TO
suit everyone's purse. Even with this
large stock il would be- well to
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-22

The bankruptcy bill introduced by Sena-
tor Hoar to-day is what is known as The
Terry bankruptcy bill, approved by the
commercial convention nj Minneapolis last
fall.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-22
nlonds

is the largest in Montana. Even il you
do not care 10 make purchase, it will
repay the trouble OF visit TO take a
look at the glorious sight. We are quite
alive to the fact that there are more
diamonds and watches bought at this
time Of the year than at any other, and
therefore shall not lose the opportunity,
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Elgin Watches,
Holiday Presents.
DIAMONDS

The season is here and Christmas
presents must be bought for relatives
and friends. People having many pres
ents 10 make and who do not care TO
taq their pockets too heavily, We come
TO their rescue. Our stock OF
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-22
Diamonds and Watches

is complete. Our show cases contain
Diamond Rings, Diamond Lace Pins,
Pairs Of Diamond Earrings, Gold and
Silver Watches, and every kind of jew
elry ever manufactured, in unique and
elegant designs People are always
anxious TO see lovely sights, and our
Display of Watches and Dia-
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1889-12-03
A PRINTING OFPICR FIRg.
Eight Men Known TO Have Been Killed.


MINNEAPOLIS. Dec. 2 The Tribune
building C ught fire and 10 few
minutes the entire building was ablaze.
Fifty editors, printers ancs Others en-
pIoyed ON the top floor were apparently
the widest excitement prevailed.
The fire started in pile of paper on
the third a or The flames Immediately
enveloped the elevator shaft aud closed
all mode of egress for sixty or more men
employed on the seventh floor. The
fl ,mes lit up the entire surrounding
territory and revealed in every window
10 the upper story men clinging to the
windows, fire-escapes and every project
ing wall. Their cries for help were
horrible to hear. The Fire Department
responded nobIy and did all they could,
but their efforts were of little avail, as
the building was a tinder box. The men
jumled from the high windows aud were
seriously injured. many fatally, but how
many it is not yet known.
The building was eight stories high.
1t had but one stairway, winding a.
fair, aad one elevator, which proved a
splendid pathway for the flames.
The Tribune employed fifty printers
and eighteen men in the editorial depsrt.
ment. The St. Paul Pioneer. Press had a
branch office, employing five men, in the
siath story.
There were about 100 men employed
on the top floors, aud Of these eight are
known to be killed. Several tried cross
ing to another building on telegraph
wires, but their strength failed. They
managed to get distance of perhaps
twenty feet, and then dropped to the
ground, to meet instant death. Other g
jumped or fell from the window lodges.
One man is said to have shot himself
when all hope fed.
Several miraculous escapes are re-
ported. Some jumped from one windo"
ledge to another until place was reached
where they could get to the stairway. A
few escaped by the 6re.escape. There
was only one fire-escspe, and that 10 a
remote portion OF the building. The
elevator burned early, cutting off all es
cape. Among the dead is j. f. lgoe, the
Associated Press operator.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1889-12-03

Are you disturbed at night and broken of
rest by a sick chilo suffering and rying with tn
excrutiating pain Of cutting teeth II 30, go at
once and get bottle MRS. WrSsLow's SoorB
INC SYRUP. 1t will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Depend upon it, mothers, there
no mistake about it. IL cures dysentery and
diarrhea. regulates the bowels, cures wind collie,
softens the gums, reduces Inflammation, and
gives tone ana energy to the whole system
Mrs. Winslows Syrup for children teething is
pleasant to the taste, and is the prescription Of
one Of the Oldest and best female nurses and
ply 'cians in the United States, and is for sale
~ all druggists throughout tho world. Price 2t
cents q bottle. tl-ly-mw
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1889-12-03
AN ELECTION CONTEST.

An iowa Assembiyman not Citizen.
GARNER Uowa). Dyc. 2.-Papers are
being prepared for a contest over the
election of John Law. as Representative
of the Eiehty-tifth District. 10 case of
Laws defeat it will give the Democrats
one msjority in the Legislature, and
give them the Speaker. The contest
will be conducted by an attorney en-
ployed by the Democratic Central Com
mittee. 1t is claimed that Law is not a
citizen of the United States.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1889-12-03
Four Years on Clutches
full.

For fifteen years / was afflicted with rheu.
matlsm. four yearsof which was compelled
to go on crutches. Words are inadequate to
express the suffering endured during that
time. During these fifteen years of exis-
remedy without receiving any benefit. l
finally began on Swift's Specific IS. S. 81,
which from the first gave me relief, and to-
day am enjoying the best of health, and am
is the best blood purifier on the market to-
day. j. ID. TAYLOR, Cuba, MO.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mail
ed free, SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Atlanta Ga