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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-06
Secretary Window Coneurs in the
Democratic View That a Revis-
ion Is Necessary,
The Injustice of the Lead Ore
Ruling Admitted, but No
Remedy Suggested
Either Limited or the Free Coinage "i
silver Opposed ed-Depreciaiion OF
the white Metal.

WAsHrSGroN, Dec. 5.-Secretary OF the
Treasury Window. in his annual report re-
ferring TO the revision of the tariff says
Whatever differences of opinion there may
he with regard to the best method of dispos-
ing of the surplus revenue, and preventing
the accumulation Of money in the treasury
beyond the proper needs of the government
and however diverse may be opinions as TO
the abstract question of taxation for reve-
nue. purposes. customs and internal, there
is general agreement that a revision OF the
tariff and customs laws is urgently needed
One of the fundamental objects in the
levyinq of duties on imports, declared in
the preamble of the first tariff act passed
by congress in l7s9 was the encouragement
and protection of manufactures.
II should however, he remembered that
the prime object in the imposition OF these
high duties was the raising of revenue, and
rates we're adjusted TO that end, rather than
10 the protection and development Of do
nestle industries. II came about, there
fore. that the measure of protection was
capricious and unequal and some indus
tries were greatly prospered, while others,
equally favored by natural resources and
conditions, either languished or failed Of
development
The tariff of 1888 was hastily considered
and passed. While intended as protective
measure, it was based on former tariffs,
and perpetuated many of the inequalities
and other defects with which those acts
abounded, and which have not only been
directly hurtful to certain domestic inter
ests. but have afforded opportunities for
evasion, and provoked constant dispute and
| litigation. Certain of these inequalities
| in the present law, arise also from the
changed conditions of trade end manufac-
ture since enactment. 1t is, therefore,
urged that in revising the tariff schedules
care be taken 20 avoid conflicting provisions
and antiquities. which have been pro-
ductive of the evils mentioned; also that
rates be so adjusted as 10 avoid the III
edualities Of the existing law 80 hurtful 10
domestic industries.
The law which imposes a duty of IL
cents per pound ON lead ore. and also eN-
empts from duty ores of silver and gold, IL
lustrates these conflicting provisions. Ore
of this character is claimed 10 be CONNER
cially silver or gold ore if the value of either
exceeds that of the lend and such has been
the decision and ruling of this department
for the past ten years IL is submitted that
the law as to lead ore should provide duty
upon the lead contained therein. As the
law now stands. if the silver or gold is the
component of chief value the lead escapes
duty. On the other hand. If the lead is the
component Of chief value. the gold or silver
is subjected to duty at the rate provided for
lead. Thus the purpose Of the law may be
defeated IN both cases.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-06
Fire Stops . SaIe

PTrsRuRo, Dec. 5.-Shortly before noon
the Monongahela house took fire and was
damaged 10 the extent Of about 10000.
II was one Of the oldest and largest hotels
in the city, occupying an entire block; IL
WAS seven stories high. Two hundred
guests we're in the house at the time, and
several had narrow escape. Most Of them
lost nearly all their personal effects. Papers
had been drawn for the sale of the property
at 3 p. m. for $4,000.
EAST TAwAs, Mich, Dec. b-The Miner
part Of the hotel wns destroyed. Two
bodies we're found among the ruins. Five
men were injured
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-06

DEs MoNEs, Dec. 5.-The official canvass
of the Iowa vote shows BOies, (dem. for
governor, lSO,ill; Hutchinson, (rep.) 173,-
53s; Boies plurality, 6 573. The remainder
Of the democratic ticket is defeated by
pluralities ranging from l,5s1 for lieuien-
ant-govemor. Poyner, to s,is0 for Railroad
Commissioner Smith. The prohibition vote
for governor has not been canvassed yet
but Il will be about 1000. Union labor
vote about 1900.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-06
THE NEXT REVOLUTION"
Farmers and knights Agree ON The Terms
for "A Combination


for "a Combination.
Sr. LOUIS, Dec. 5.-lieferring 10 the prob
ability Of consolidation between the Far.
mer's Alliance. north and south. Mr.. Clowse
said 10 a reporter: 1.-The Farmers Alliance
will consolidate with the Farmers and In
borers union when two-thirds Of the num-
her of states represented by the Alliance
agree 10 do 80. There ARE only nine states
in question. and FIVE of them have already
expressed wish to join the Farmers md
Laborers union. We only want one more
state, and We may get this before adjoining
from 81. Louis. The two organizations
will undoubtedly be consolidated within Il
month";"
This has proved n busy day in the "next
revolution" as began by the Farmers and
Laborers' Union of America. resulting prac-
tically in combination of the middle
classes, with 100000 voters in the ranks.
The secret conference between Powderly.
of the Knights of Labor, and President
Jones, Of the Farmers aud Laborers' union,
resulted in thorough understanding being
reached. and to-day President Jones snid a
combination was accomplished, statement
in which Powderly acknowledged there WAS
much truth. During the day General
Weaver, Of Louisiana. the famous green
hacker, arrived. He was next to Powderly,
the lion of the hour.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-06
EninIEirhi ntn clrcns.

COLUMBIA. S c., Dec. 5.-A terrible
tragedy is reported from Robson county.
NC, On Monday a circus exhibited at
Lumberton. crowd Of drunken negroes
began TO quarrel, and a free fight followed.
Pistols, knives. clubs and stones were
brought into use. The conflict ragged for
twenty minutes. George Hunt, Tom Col
lior and Julius Embra were killed, and half
a dozen Others were injured. The unin-
iured participants fed, being pursued by
sheriff's posse.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-06
Emtn pasha Nav Die.

LONDON. Dec. 5.-A dispatch from Zanzi-
bar announces that Emin Pasha has met
with probably fatal accident Being near-
sighted, he walked ont of a window by mis-
take, and fell on his head, fracturing his
skull. He now lies in n critical condition.
All the doctors except stanleys physician
declare Emin's injuries will prove fatal.
Stanley's physician is hopeful of saving
Emin's life but says under the most favora-
BILE circumstances his patient cannot be
moved for 8t least ten days.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-06
wooLGRowERs ORGANIZE.


A National Association Formed to Take
Care of their Interest
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-At the woolgrowers
convention to-day the National Wool
growers association of the United States
was organized by the adoption of consii-
tuition and the election OF the following
officers to serve one year, Columbus Delano,
Ohio, president; j. =. Rich, Michigan, vice
president; G. II. Beall, West Virginia treas
urer; George IL. Wallace, Missouri, secre-
tary, and David Cassitt. New York. assis-
tant-secretary; Il. N. Bissell, Vermont, w.
l.. Block. Texas. John Mcdowell, Penn
sylvania. were selected 30 act with the off
GERS of the association as an executive
board. A committee disappointed To draft
an address to the woulgrowers of the United
States. One of the principal subjects dis.
cusscd to-day WAS the under valuation of
the so-called ring waste. Lust yenr the
importation of this su-called wnste equalled
the entire wool clip of either Ohio or
Texas. Is II superior for nearly NIL wool
manufacturing purposes to the finest
secured wool in this country, and yet paid
duty of only 10 cents pound, when II
should have PAID, upon proper and lust
classification. ~ 10 90 cents per pound.
Last yenr about twenty-four million pounds
of this wool were imported, principally
from England, and sold in the markets of
this country Mt from G2 TO % cents
pound. while in the same mfrkcts fine
secured California wool sold ~ - cents per
pound. Ii was also stated this fine grade
of wool was manipulated by machinery be-
fore shipment. especially constructed %
coil into fine rings IN imitation of waste,
for the sole purpose of eyading the law and
avoiding the payment of just custom duties.
The committee waited upon Secretary
Window this afternoon and presented n
protest. The secretary stated that he WAS
engaged in thorough investigation of the
subject and full justice would be done the
wOolgrowing interests. The next annual
meeting will be held at Chicago the second
MnhnnsdnN In Innn nnYi
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-06
FOUGHT TO A DRAW.


BosroN, Dec. IA fifteen-round glove
fight for purse Of $1,000 between Mike
DAILY, Of Bangor, and Jack McAuliffe,
lightweigh,s, tonight, resulted draw.
McAuiffe weighed lli pounds and DAILY l39
pounds. Frnm the first McAuliffe lead,
landing his blows when and where he
pleased, and DAILY acted on the defensive
most Of the time, In the second round
DAILY got in terrific right handler on Nc
Auliffe's wind that fairly took him
off his feet, but McAuliffe landed
a blow that split Daly's left ear.
DAILY got in telling blow ON McAuliae's
nose In the eighth round, but drew no blood,
and in the ninth McAuliffe caught DAILY on
the jaw with a staggering blow. DAILY re-
turned stinging hit that swelled Mean
liffe's lip. I'm the next four rounds MoAu-
life shOwered blow after blow upon his OPP
ponent, in several instances nearly knock
ing him over the ropes. In the fourteenth
and fifteenth rounds DAILY was groggy, but
kept up and the contest was declared draw.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-06

Acting Secretary Chandler, of the interior
department, gave decision to-day ina which
he discussed briefly the pre-emption law
briefly. The case came from the land Office
at Huron, S. d., and involves title TO part
of section IL, township III, range 60. HIS.
Esty had the first claim, but did not live on
the land when he made his cash entry. ].
Ii. Wallace, who filed ON the land after
wards, was the contestant. Esty Thought
that having resided for six months on the
claim, he did not need TO continue his resi-
dence until he made his cash entry. Secre-
tary Chandler says that the law undoubtedly
contemplates that the residence OF the pre-
emptor must be upon the tract pre-empted
at the date when he offers proof and paw
ment for the land. Accordingly he sustains
the decision of the Huron land Office.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-06

PrTrsnuB0, Dec. 5.-A movement is on
foot TO form straw and rag paper trust for
the purpose Of restricting the production
and advancing prices. Headquarters will
probably be in Chicago. II formed, IL will
be one Of the greatest in the country, as
there are over thousand straw and rag
wrapping paper mills in the United States.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-06
Northwestern Nuggets.

Representative Baker of New York. will
no doubt be made chairman of the commit
tee on territories. This is az the earnest
request of Delegates Dubois and Carr, who
are aware that Baker is favorable to the ad-
mission of these territories. Mr.. Dubois,
in the house, and Senator Platt, chairman
of the committee on territories in The SEN
ate, will introduce bills simultaneously for
the admission of Idaho.
Charles Miles was to-day appointed post
master at Laurel, Yellowstone county. and
Mrs. @. Is. Scribner at Rumsey, Deer Lodge
county, Montana.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-06
Guilty of Murder.

NKw YoRK, Dec. 5.-The jury in the trial
of shuhok and Ingio, the japanese sailors
who mnrdered Muro Comi Contari. fellow
countryman Nov. 10, brought in a verdict
OF murder In the first degree.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-06

We would like 10 add word about
our Children's Clothing A very large
excess of our sales has been on fine
goods. leaving us over stocked on cheap
lines. In order TO get this stock TO it's
proper proportions we will for a week
only offer cuts in low-priced goods. We
name a few Specialties, which will be
gobbled up at once, so take hold:
500 Pairs Children's Pants, Doc
100 Suits Children's Clothing, sl.l5
100 Suits Children's Clothing, 800
100 Suits Chldren's Clothing, 800
Not an article shown can be purchased
elsewhere for anything like the price.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-06
rleetrIe snrnr swlnaler. rIend Gulltr.

NEW YoRK, Dec. 5.-Mrs. Olive Il. Friend,
Mrs. Emily Howard, Orrin A. Halstead and
Geo. Halstead, the remaining Electric sugar
swindlers, pleaded guilty to-day TO grand
larceny and were remanded for sentence.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-06

Those Fine Overcoats we have men
toned last as long in our stock ms does
"June frost in sheol." People can readi-
ly appreciate a good thing, and they find
on examining the stocks shown bere in
town how far superior ours are TO any
that are shown. Those English Box
Coats, Strap Seams and Nobby Elan ne
Innings, are the "swell thing" just now.
They must be seen to be appreciated.
We have just received one hundred o
them by express.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-06
The Fir-t Gun Tor Tnrir reform.

Voorhees, offered long preamble and
resolution in the senate to-day in reference
20 tariff taxation, which lac asked 10 have
laid ON the table for the present. II de-
clared the existing tariffs and taxes ON for
eign merchandise should be 80 revised, re-.
pealed or amended as 30 provide, first, for
the collection Of n sufficient amount Of rev
enue 10 pay the expenses of the government
economically administered, the principal
and interest of the public debt az they fall
due, aud liberal pensions, but not n dollar
more. Second, for the taxation Of all arti-
cles of luxury at the highest practicable
rites. und for the reduction OF taxes
ON all the uecessaries Of civilized
life 10 the lowest possible rates,
consistent with tariff for nothingbnt reye-
nne. Third, For the curtailment and over
throw, as far as possible Of all monopoles
i'll trade by the enlargement of the free list
10 the full extent that the same can be done
without impniring and endangering the nee
essary revenues of tho government, having
in view nj NIL times aud under all circum-
stances IA liberal policy of trade with the
people of foreign countries, and the estab-
lishment Of equal and exact justice amongst
our own citizens with exclusive privileges
to none.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-06
HARRIS.
On8-PTiCG, SQlaTG-D8aAlg,
CLOTHIER,
ST. LOUIS BLOCK,
MAIN STREET.
SOME Of The MERCHANT

Tailoring fraternity seem to take excep-
lions 10 our remarks in former adyer-
,sements. Now, we have only this
much 10 say: We do not wish to take
the bread from the mouth OF any per-
son who is "chasing the nimble six
pence" but we have no apologies to
make for any remarks we have made
and hereby announce we are willing and
anxious TO prove to anyone deslrous OF
proof that our Tailor Made Clothing
for Style and Fit, are ahead Of any OF the
productions OF the merchant tailors
who charge for good work and turn out
a class OF work inferior in ! I, inferior in
in style, inferior in all points that 90 to
make a nobby, well-fitting and good
wearing suit Of clothes. Sorry,very sorry
Gentlemen. to tread upon your corns
but you know We state the truth.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-06

Among the novelties of this weeks
arrivals, Of two things especially
"cheesy:" One a Black Diagonal Cheviot.
Flat Binding, Patch Pockets-very
swell. We show them in Sacks and
Frocks, and il you want neat suit
without taking chances of bankrupting
yourself you cannot do better than on
one OF these. Another is line OF
"Nigger Head" Cheviots. They are
enough to make your mouth water, and
you can't go astray il you buy one Of
them.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-06
THE FIFTY-FIRsT CONGRESS.
The House tias Litilr Sensation The
business In the senate.


Buriness In the senate.
WASHINGTON, Dec. BIN the house this
morning the speaker presented the follow
ing communication from J. 4, Leedom, late
sergeant-at-arms of the house. directed 10
the speaker 81 regret 10 report that c. y.
Silcott, 10 cashier Of the Office of sergeant.
alarms, has disappeared from this city
without settling his accounts, aud have
been unable 90 ascertain his whereabouts,
and that there is deficiency in the cash Of
this Office. In view Of these circumstances.
! respectfully request an immediate inyesti-
CATION under such action as the house of
representatives may takein the premises"
Adams, Of Illinois, presented a resolution
reclting the above facts, and stating that
the amount of the delalcation was $4,000
and providing for a select committee TO be
appointed by the speaker 20 inves-
tlgate and report, which was adopted.
The following were appointed Adams,
Stewart. of Vermont, Payne, Reed, of Iowa,
Holman, Blount and Heinphill.
The speaker also appointed the following
committees; On rules, The speaker and
Mckinney, Cannon, Carlisle and Randall;
pu hccpunls, opooneft noolhhihl, helly, OF
KANSAS. McCord, Hansborouph, HAYS,
Grimes Lee and Kerr. Of Pennsylvania; ON
enrolled bills, Kennedy, Townsend,of Penn
sylvania, Moore, Of New Hampshire. Kill
nour and Williams. Adjourned until Mon
day.
In the senate to-day, among the bills in
troduced and referred, WIS one by Hale. foI
the relief Of the sufferers IN the samoan
disastersto regulate immigration. by Spoon.
ar, for the protection of federal officers in
the discharge Of their duties. rhs bill de-
clarfs supervisors of elections officers OF
circuit courts of the United States and
charges them with the enforcement of the
national election AMI naturalization laws.
By ingalls,, IN aid and secure the cominem-
Grafton of the fur hundredth anniversary of
the discovery Of America. The vice prcsi-
dent having notified the senate he would bo
absent two or three days next week. Ingalls,
was elected president pro tem. Adjourned
ill Mnu.luN
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-06

,lo in tho GOOD IN, 7ancial condi-
tion Of our governm peen power
fhI iniiuencve in enabl. . nainthin
deprecinted and conss - depreclating
dollar at par with our god coins, far be-
yond the limit which WIS believed possible
4 few years ago. But the fact must not 6e
overlooked that IL is only III domestic trade
thst this parity has been retained in for
eign trade the silver dollar possesses only
bullion value.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-09-13

The Willow City Eagle pays the re.
publican nominee for state treasurer the
the following compliment: "Hon. L. E.
Booker, the mayor of Pembina and a
truly progressive republican, is the hon.
ored candidate for state treasurer. One
OF the pioneer settlers of his town, he has
been frequently honored by his fellow
citizens, whose undivided and unquali-
fed confidence he enjoys. No man in
Pembina county would be stronger can
didate or poll larger vote than he. Mr..
Booker is the president of the First
National bank of Pembina, thoroughly
successful and experienced fnancier, and
will conduct the finances of the state
with marked ability and success. The
ticket has no greater element of strength
than the candidacy of Mr.. Booker of
Pembina county,"
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-09-13

HoN. I. ". BEAN, Of Nelson county,
whose course in the recent constit itntional
convention was severely criticised by the
Nelson County News, gets back at
Editor Mapes, in Q very caustic letter
published in the Nelson County oh.
server. Mr.. Bean handles his assailant
without gloves, and among other things,
says: . n.
Now, this howl Of aboodle'' that has
gone up / should treat with silent CEN
tempt; but to show how much there Is in
it, will state that / showed MIR. Mapes'
article to Mr.. Ltnwell, wherein ne (Mapes)
alleges that Mr.. Linwell had been offered
$500 for. his v0te. The first words uttered
by Mr. Ltnwell were. .WhO in h. has
been telling such stuff ?' further state
that the only offer made to me at the con-
stitutiOnal convention was made by the
leading lobbyist on the minority side ,of
the public buildings question. He would
get every paper In Grand Forks county to
boom me- for the senate; would send speak
ers into Nelson county, and would 70 to
LakOta and make speech in my behalf.
My reply was that had seen SO much
trickery on both sides had concluded to
let the closing of the convention close my
political career, and that would act as
my reason dictated.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-09-13

IT is the duty of the senior county
Stark-in the Thirty-frst legislative
district, to provide a voting precinct
down in New England City in Hettinger
county, and at other pointssin the unor-
ganized counties of that district. Cattle
men, owning thousands of cattle and
paying thousands of dollars annually to
the state for taxes, should not be dis
franchised from voting at the forthcom-
coming election. The Fargo Argus
speaks of the matter as follows:
The territorial governor has issued his
proclamation for the coming election, max
ing it the duty of the county commits
sioners to call the election-post the
notices and designate polling places. The
new constitution provides that-''The
Twenty ninth district shall consist of the
counties OF Ward and Mclean and all the
unorganized counties north of the Mis-
Garfield, Church, Sheridan, Buford, Elan
merry, Mountraille and Renville. And it
would be the duty of the senior
organized county to call the election and
receive the returns.
The Thirty-tirst district consists of the
counties of Mercer, Stark and Billings and
al! the unorganized counties south Of the
ties of Alfred, Wallace, Mckenzie, Dunn,
Williams. Bowman, Hettinger and por-
tion Of BOerman, Ewing. Martin, Wagner
and Schnasse. Each of these districts is
entitled to one senator and one representa-
tive. All unOrganized counties have .
right to vote under this constitutional pro-
vision and if the proper authorities do not
peope op9t s9ass asa he
right to do so.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-09-13


THERE seems to be an impression in
some counties that County Judge" is to
be elected this fall. This is mistake.
The schedule of the constitution does not
provide for the election of those judges
this fall, and the constitution itself pro-
vides for it only after the adoption of the
constitution. Probate judges will, after
the adoption Of the constitution, be known
as county judges" The increase Of
jurisdiction, giving the county court
(now probate courD concurrent jurisdic-
tion with the district courts in all civil
actions where the amount in controversy
does not exceed $1,000, and in criminal
actions below the grade Of felony, can
only be given by a majority vote, after
the adoption of the constitution, and only
in counties of 1000 population and over.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-09-13

If there ever was time when republi-
cans SHOULD stand true to the party and
its principles, it is in the first state cleo
tion, and to this end it is hoped that the
disafection now existing out in Stark
county will die out before election day.
The republicans had fair convention,
open caucusses and free discussion.
They nominated a couple of worthy gentle
men for the legislature. They are straight
republicans and although there may be
individual and personal opposition here
and there, such good fellows as Editor
Wilson, Geo. Auld and A. G. McG Gillivray
ought not to make an organized effort to
defeat the party. It can hardly be possi-
BILE that they will allow personal antip-
athy to endanger the success of the re-
publican party.