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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-06-06
A Victim of Spontaneous Combus-
ton.

Tho startling story told in the medical
journals, from the pen of DR.. Booth of
England, of the spontaneous combustion
of an alcohol consumer, suggests the
possible necessity of protecting property
from confagration by combining drunk
ards in tire-proof jails. The victim of
this combustion was an old manof sixty
five, thoroughly picked whiskey bib
Der. His remains were found propped
against stone wall. A small piece of
adjacent woodwork was consumed just
above the mans head. The BODY, how
ever, was almost a cinder, retaining the
form only enough to recognize the man.
Both hands and one foot were burned
off and had fallen into the stable below.
The soft tissues were entirely consumed.
When moved, the remains collapsed
He had evidently died in a stupor. =
New York Graphic.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-06-06

be the hour when you would receive
Him! 1t is not Gospel merely for
cancers; it is for the highly polished and the
educated and the refined as well. Except
man be born again, he cannot see the king
dom of God" Whatever may be your
associations, and whatever your world
ly refinements I must tell you, as
before God / expect to answer in
the last day, that if you are not changed by
the grace of God, you are still down in the
ditch of sin, in the ditch of sorrow, in the
ditch of condemnation; ditch that empties
into a deeper ditch, the ditch of the lost.
But blessed be God for the lifting, cleansing,
illustrating power of His Gospel.
The voice of free grace cries, Escape to the
tain;
For all that believe, Christ has opened fountain
Halleujahi to the Lamb who has bought us our
PARDON
Wen praise him again when we pass over Jordan.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-06-06

THE mutterings of discomfort in the
London Times directory over the per-
formances of that paper in the Parnell
case are now said to be taking concrete
shape. There is talk of some of the
other proprietors of the paper making
an effort through the courts to hold Mr..
Walter personally responsible in dam
ages for the mismanagement of the
whole unhappy business. Mr.. Walter
will presently wish that he had put into
the editorial chair young man who
knew enough to inquire into the history
of an important manuscript before ac-
cepting it as genuine.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-06-06
Shade Trees and Piazzas.

The shade trees about our dwellings
have done much to make our wives and
daughters pale, feeble and neuralgia.
Trees ought never to stand near enough
to our dwellings to cast shade upon
them; and if the blinds were removed,
and nothing but curtain within left to
lessen ON the hottest days the intensity
of the heat, it would add greatly to
the tone of our nerves and our gen
eral vigor. The piazzas which project
over the lower story always make that
less healthy than the upper story, espec-
tally for sleeping purposes. I am sure
I have cured a great many cases of
rheumatism by advising patients to
leave bedrooms shaded by trees or
piazzas, and sleep in a room and bed
which were constantly dried and puri-
fed by the direct rays of the sun.-Dr.
Lewis in the st. Louis Magazine.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-06-06

And 100 men to call daily on any druggist for
a free trial package OF Lanes Family Medi-
cine, the great root and herb remedy, discov-
Mountains. For diseases of the blood, liver an
kidneys it Is o positive cure. For constipation
and clearing up the complexion 1t does won
ders. Children like it. Everyone praises it.
Large-size package. 20 cents. At all drug
gists'.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-06-06
Largest Cat's-Eye in the World.

The largest cat's-eye in the world has
arrived in London from Ceylon. Its
present weight cut is 10 carats, and 1T
is insured for 80, 600 rupees. 1t is Won
derfully beautiful, the gem giving out a
wide, warm beam Of opalescent light.
Cat s-eyes OF the first class are now as
valuable as diamonds in this market.
New York Times.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-06-06

At 300 a. m, of May 90 an earthquake
was felt in the vicinity of the Lick Observa-
tory California. The shock was not heavy,
but an extraordinary feature of it was it's
great duration, the vibrations being felt for
two minutes and twelve seconds.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-06-06

AMERICA publishes more newspapers
than all the rest of the world combined.
Last year its II, 107 periodicals piin ed
the enormous number of 1859, 500, 500
enough to supply every soul on earth
with two newspapers.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-06-06

The American Baptist Publication Society
held it's annual meeting in Boston Monday.
The total number of copies of books, pam
phlets, tracts and periodicals, new and old.
Irin ted during the year. was 30, 1 OS, 300
The receipts were 5000, 300 The assets Of
the society amount to~& 791 81 -
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-06-06

If you are doubtful as to the use of Dobbins' 9
ence Of millions who use it. after the "a years It
has been on the market, one trial will convince
you. Ask your grocer for 1t. Take no imita-
ton.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-06-06

The International Banking Co., 81 & SO B'way,
N. Y City, call attention to their adv. headed
IAN Excellent Investment" They refer to
Seligman g. Co. and to Kessler q Co., bankers.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-06-06

Students, Teachers (male or femaleN, Clergy
men and otl eTs in need Of change of employ
ment, should not fail to write to B. r. johnson
& Co., 1000 Main st. Richmond, Va. Their
great success shows that they have got the
true ideas about making money. They can
show you how to employ odd hours profltably.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-06-06
What Is sweeter than roses
That bloom in the beauty of June7
Or the stately and fra grant lilies
Whose bells ring a summer tune?
All. SWeeter Tic roses blowing
On lne cncekS OF LnOSe we love,
And the lily Of health that's glowil

And the lily of health that's glowing
The cheeks red rose above.
But how soon the lily and the rose withcr in
the faces of our American women. Why is it?
Simply because so many of them are victims of
weaknesses, irregularities and functional de-
rangements incidental to the sex. If they
would use DR.. Pierces Favorite Prescription
ments might be warded off, and We would hear
less about women growing old before their
time"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-06-06

No curtains or screens will hereafter be al
lowed on any premises where Intoxicating
liquors are sold in Connecticut.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-06-06
For II fclxets Marasmus. and Wasting Dis
nrdar~ If (hiIIrau

orders OF ChIIhfen,
SCoTT's EMULSION of Pure Cod Liver Oil with
Hypophosphites is unequale /. The rapidity
with which children gain flesh and strength
upon it is very wonderful. Read the 10 low
ing: II have used Scott's Emusic in cases of
Ricketts, and Marasmus of long standing, and
} ave been more than pleased with the resui is,
as in every case the improvement was
marked."-J. NJ. MAIN. Md. New York.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-06-06

Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, is
doing grand work among the colored peo-
pie of the South.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-06-06

The Methodist Church in Brazil shows an
increase in the past five months of fifty-eight
communicates. In the year 1SS6S7 the in
crease was fifty.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-06-06

To regulate the stomach, liver and bowels,
Dr. Pierce's Pellets excel. One a dose.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-06-06

The Sultan sent the German Empress a
necklace valued at $150,000.
U22.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-06-06

The Wesleyan Conference, Victoria, has
pronounced in favor of unfermented wine at
communion
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-06-06
Oregon, the Paradise Of Farmers.

Mild, eQuable climate, certain and abundant
srops. Best fruit, grain, grass and stock coun-
try in the world. Full Information free. Adj
dress Oregon Imigrat'n Board, Portland. Ore.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-06-06


Let us get down ON both knees and battle in
that blood of mercy. Ay strike out with
both hands and try to swim TO the other shore
of this river of Gods grace. To you is the
word of this salvation sent Take this
largess of the divine bounty. Though
you have gone down in the deepest ditch
of Hbidinous desire and corrupt be-
havior, though you have sworn all blasphem-
les until there is not one sinful word left for
you to speak, though you have been SUBJ
merged by the transgressions of a lifetime,
though you are so far down in your sin that
no earthly help can touch your case
the Lord Jesus Christ bends over you
to-day, and offers you his right hand, pro-
posing to lift you up, first making you whittier
than snow, and then raising you to glories
that never die. "Billy,n said q Christian
bootblack to another, when we come up to
heaven it won't make any difference that
we've been bootblacks here for we shall get in,
not somehow or other but Billy we shall get
straight through the gate" Oh, if you only
knew how full aad free and tender is the
offer of Christ, this day, you would all
take Him without one single exception; and
if all the doors of this house were locked
save one, and you were compelled to
make egress by only one door, and
stood there and questioned you, and the
Gospel of Christ had made the right impress
sion upon your heart to-day, you would an
swer me as you went on, one and all: 'Jesus
is mine, and am HisF' Oh, that this might
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-06-06

PRESIDENT HARRISON Is an adm1rer
Of baseball.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-06-06

I'm looking back over THESE events
have not revised my temper of that day
and I do not believe any man who wit
messed the execution has. My opinion
is that the hanging of those men was
nothing more nor less than murder. -
New York Herald.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-11

PIrTsBuRG. Oct, l0.-rhe annual session
of the general council of the Evangelical
Lutheran church of North America began in
this city this morning, and delegates repre-
senting nearly every state in the Union are
in attendance The council was called to
order by the president, Joseph Sliss, of
Philadelphia. who delivered the annual ad-
dress. In the course of his remarks he said:
According to the latest information the
Russian authorities have entered upon sys-
tematiC effort 10 disable and gradually sup
press ell Lutheran churches and schools in
the Baltic provinces and other parts of ltus-
sia, most of which are Lutherans. We
imrlore the Almighty Head of the church TO
direct our brethren in their trouble. and
sustain them IN confession Of His name and
send them speedy delivcrance according to
His infinite wisdom, goodness and mercy
The election of officers which followed
Resulted in the choice Of Rev. G. Il. krotel,
of Philadelphia, ~ president, Rev. q. W.
Meckling, of Lancaster, o., Rev. J. Nieum.
of Rochester, n. ", recording secretaries,
Rev. Jacobie, of Philadelphia, Rev. r. o.
Haltercher, of Fottsville, Pa. and Rev, 4.
Norelins, of Mmn,, corresponding secre-
TRIES. and w. II. Stoaker, of Philadelphia
treasurer. Altar some routine business the
council adjourned till tomorrow.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-11
SMASHING THE RECORDS.
PAGERS and Trotters Do Some Ex-
eellent Work on the Terre
Haute Track.
Six Consecutive Heats Paced in a
Time Which Excels All
Previous Trials.
Flyers at Morris Park. Latonia, jerome
Park and Ivy City--The Asso-
citation Games.

TERHE HlUrg, Ind, Oct. l0.-To-day was
the red letter day at the races. The PIG
pacing race had six consecutive heats in
hotly contested race paced in the average
time Of 2;i5 l-6, thus beating all previous
records. The best time was made in the
third heat which Pointer won in 2;l3. The
noted PAGER Johnston attempted to beat
206A. He made the time in POS, three
quarters of which was done in l:3i, 2:O5l4
gait. A 3.year-old reduced her pacing
record TO 2;l9lS, giving Williams another y
year-old on the 2:20 list, in addition TO his
Axtel and Allerton, Sciota Girl, 4-year-
old. reduced her record TO 2OS19, and three
heats in the 3-year-o,d trot had an average
of 2:2i Sargent Boy. the pacing stallion
by Onward, dam Almont, was.sen, for the
Breeders Record 20 beat 230, which he did,
with plenty of reserve power, in 2:22' j,
Guelph, by Princess, dam by Messenger
Duroc WAS sept to beat 2;2s. and did the
mile nicely in 2:25,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-11
yilI Continue Ia Rusiness.

BosToS Oct. 10.-At the Boston office of
the Anthony Loan a Trust company to-day
the statement that the company had gone
into liquidation. was decided, though il
was admitted such course might be
adopted later. 1t has been denied, il was
said. not 10 do any more new business.
Confidence was expressed that not a dollar
would he lost by mortgage holders.
ANTHONY, Kan, Oct. lO.-The stockhold-
ers' meeting OF the Farmers Loan and Trust
company Of Kansas concluded to-day. The
board of directors for the ensuing year was
reduced TO nine. What action the directors
may take and what financial policy will he
pursued has not been determined upon. IL
appears 10 be the will of the stockholders
that the company beput upona sound iinan
cinl basis.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-11
DENVER THE CHOSEN PLACE.
The Next Meeting Of the Knights al the
Queen City.

WASHINGTON. Oct. l0.-The grand cncamp-
ment Of the Knights Templar this morning
elected ]. II, $. Goblin. of PENNSYLVANIA.
grand master, and Hugh McCurdy, of Mich
igan. deputy grand master of the grand en-
campmcnt. They serve during three years.
Warren Thomas, Of Kentucky. was chosen
grand generalissmo; Very Eminent Sir
Reuben Hedley Lloyd. of California. grand
captain general; Henry Bates Stoddard. Of
Texas, grand senior warden; Nicholas Van
slyck of Rhode Island, grand junior war
den; II. Wales Lines, of Connecticut, grand
treasurer; William H. Isaacs. of Virginia.
grand recorder
The place for the next encampmont was
decided on the second ballot, the vote
standing l0i for Denver to ~ for Louisville.
The second Tuesday IN August, 1872, WIS
decided upon as the time of holding the
next conclave, The newly elected officers
were installed and the encampment 0d-
iourned for the day.
In answer To q call ISSUED by the Penn
sylyania Veterans Masonic asssnciation
representatives of New York. Illinois, the
Pacific coast. Pennsylvania and the District
of Columbia met and organized the National
Masonic Veterans association, composed of
veterans of twenty-one years standing.
Gen. Albert Pike. of this city, was elected
president of the association, hut he declined,
and the honorable title of past president
was conferred upon him. VIM. Meyer, of
Philadelphia, was then elected president
and Theodore Pawn of Iowa vice pr g
dent.
The president gave special reception
I. artl
ery of San Francisco the Oakland com.
mandery Of Oakland. the Golden Gate com.
mandery, Of San Francisco, and the Damas.
Gus comnandery of Newark, n. j. These
commanderies were unable Ia pay their NJ.
spects last night, because of the greni
crowd. After the communicates passcd
through the president held n general recep-
tion for nearly nm hour, during which time
he shook hands with about 1900 persons.
Mrs. Logan's reception tonight to the Sin
knights and their ladies was one of the
great events of the conclayc week. and the
occasion and gathering in point of numbers
and brillinncy exceeded all expectations
Perhaps 10000 people beseged the mansion
| from O'Clock until near midnight. The
reception was held in Memorial hall, Oh,
annex 10 the mansion erected 10y Mrs
| Logan in memoriam of her late husband,
and in which ARE preserved the relics of the
dead senator, soldier and Sir Knight
| Templnr. The decorations for the occnsion
were elaborate and beautiful. On the inwi
| "a large tent had been erected, where re-
frcshments were served. Mrs. Logan Will
assisted 10y her son. John 4. Logan. and hit
wife. q member of the Chevalier lsaynrd
comnandery, of Chicago, of which com
mandery Gen. Logan was member, and q
number Of her Masonic friends of Wash
| ington.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-11
Memorial Services Held in New York
as a Tribute to a Great
Man.
Noted Men From All Walks of Life
Unite in Honoring the
Dead.
Ex- President Cleveland Points the Lesson
which May be Learned by the
Am. rican People.

Nrw YoRK, Oct. l0-A large assomblage
gathered tonight at Cooper Union at tic
services in memory of the late Congressman
$, 5. Cox. Among those on the platform
were ex-president Cleveland. Mayor Grant,
ex-Mayors Hewitt and Cooperi Gen. Sher-
man, Gen. Prior, Chaplain Milburn, of the
house of representatives, Senator Aldrich,
George N, Curtis and John A. Cockrell.
The services opened with prayer 10y Rev.
DIR. McSweeny, after which ex-president
Cleveland was introduced IA the presiding
officer of the evening.
The ex-president paid high tribute to
the character Of the dead statesman. After
speaking at length of his pnblic spirit and
high integrity, Mr.. Cleveland said "But
while thus contemplating the value of his
unsclfish public usefulness, We cannot re-
strain the reflection which has a sumbre col
oring. What is the condition of the times
when We may justify and fairly exali the
memory of deceased public servant be
cause he was true, and honest, and faithful
10 his frustY Are wv maintaining "a safe
STANDARD of public dnty when the existence
of these virtues, instead of being general
are exceptional enough to cause congratuln-
tions2 ] beg you 10 take home with you
among the reflections which this occasion
shall awaken, an appreciation Of the truth
that. If we ARE 10 secure for ourselves all the
BLESSINGS of our free institutions, We must
better apprelsend the interest we have al
stake in their scrupulous maintenance. and
must exact of those whome we trust i'm pub
lie Office more rigid adherence Ia the de.
mands of public duty"
Among the other speakers was Congress
man Proctor Knott, whose address was th,
warm tribute of personal friend.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-11
HARRIS.
0lG-PTiCG, SQQaTG-Daahng,
CLOTHIER,
ST. LOUIS BLOCK,
MAIN STREET

IL is not often you can hear oi a deal
or in the Ready Made article Of Cloth
ing issue a Challenge TO the Custom
Tailors to equal with their work the
GLASS OF goods he is selling, but here is
an occasion where you can see it,
Take stroll about ouc city, examine
the Suits you see yoir friends have
worked month to pay for; look at the
specimens displayed ct the tailor shops,
and then come dowr to our store; and
il we can't discount them in STYLE,
in FIT, in APPEARANCE, in TEN
TURE, and in PRICE. we will acknowl-
edge the corn, cancel our advertising
contracts and retire from business
You foolish men who have bern pay
ing $50, go and $40 for Suit Of Clothes
come and see what we are Offering for
anywhere from s22 to s35, and we will
guarantee you will regret your reckless
Waste OF Wealth, and hereafter buy
your Oothing from us.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-11
Morris Park Races.

MORRIS fARK, Oct. l0.-Just before the
fourth race Buddhist stumbled ant threw
McLoughlin over his head The jockey,
after short delay. WAS able TO mclnt and
landed the horse winner.
Five furlongs-Blue Rod won, Ruperts
second, Maidstone third. Time, 0S9s4.
One mile and n sixteeiHh-kingston and
Craftsman ran dead heat Wiifred third
Time, 1:50.
Tao-yenr-olds, three-fourths of a mile
Juneday won, Tulla Blackburn second,
Pearl Set third. Time, l:l3lS.
Protectory stakes for 3 year olds. one and
one-sixteenth of a mile Buddhist won,
sorrento second, Sluggard third. Time
l,5l.
One mile and three-sixteenths-B Bronco
narte won, Castaway second, Brother Ban
third. Time, 2.03st.
One mile-King Idle won Heydey second
Belmont third. Time, 1;43
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-11
ECCLESIASTICAL CONFERENCES.
Episcopalians, Congrcgationalists and
Methodists In Annual session.

Eplscopalians, Congrcgationalis,s and
Methodists In Annual session.
NEw YORK, Oct. l0.-To-day, in the gem
eral convention of the Protestant Episcopal
church, the committee on prayer book re-
ported in favor of substituting Psalm "a for
Psalm ~ in the Psalms for Good Friday;
and that the insertion of the Athanasian
creed is deemed inexpedient The commit
tee ON constitutional amendments reported
u favor Qf On amendment TO the constitu-
tion providing that no change shall here
after be made in the book Of common PRAYER
or the articles of the constitution unless !.
be adopted by majority oi ms house Of
deputies and house of hiahols of one gen
eral convention, and similarly approved 10y
the succeeding convention. The resolution
was adopted, The report of the committee
on the clerical system of the church brought
ON long discussion. Finally u vote was
taken ON ihe resolution, which reads: I'm
every diocese the mode of trying presbyters
and deacons may be instituted by the oon-
ventlon Of the diocese, except IN 81 fur as
the general convention shall otherwise pro-
vide" The resolution was lost, the vote
standing; Clerical, 2s ayes, Is nays. , di-
vided; lay, q ayes, u nays and divided.
Adjourned till tomorrow.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-11
CHANGES IN THE ARMY.


Some Retire. Some Resign. while Others
are Promoted.
WAsnisoToS. Oct. l0.-rhe following
changes were made in the army to-day:
Maj. Michael X. Small. commissary of sub
sistepce. to lie assistant commissary general
of Subsistence, with the rank of lieutenant
colonel, Oct. 4, 1889, vice Bell. promoted
Capt. Asa =. Blunt, assistant quartermaster,
TO be quartermaster, with the rank of major
Sept. 30, 1883 (since deceased). vice Hoyt,
retired from active service; Capt. Charles B
Penrose, TO be commissary of subsistence,
with the rank of major, Oct. 4, 1889. vice
Small, promoted; Capt. James II. Lord. 20
be assistant quartermaster, with the rank Of
major, Oct. 4, lSS9 vice Blunt, deceased;
First Lieut.. Anthony w. Vogdes. regimental
quartermaster. Fifth Artillery, 10 be cap
tain. Oct /, 1889, vice Roemer. retired from
active service.
Retirements-Col Amos Beckwith. as
sstant commissary general of subsistence,
October 4, 1889: Major Charles III. Hoyt,
quartermaster, Sept. 20, 1899; Captain Paul
Roemer, Fifth artillery, Oct. 10, 1889, at his
own request, having served over thirty
years.
Casualties-Majc. Asa z. Blunt. quarter
master, died Oct. 4. 1889; Captain George
II. Cook, assistant quartermaster. died
Oct, ,1SSg
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-11
The Xcsnxinsnsnccn

WASHINGTON Oct. 10.-Comman der Good
rich, chairman of the trial board, tele-
graphed Secretary Tracy this morning that
the test of the dynamite cruiser Vesuvius
had been successful TO a degree not antici-
pated. The guns were fired five times in
seventeen minutes instead of thirty min
utes, which had been estimated as the
necessary time To fire that number of shots.
The speed of the vessel was up TO the re-
quirenlents and even beyond