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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-17

THE NEW RAILROAD.

1t VIII Absorb the Billings. Clarks Fork
a Cooke City Project
Articles of Incorporation we're fled in
Helena few days ago for the Montana &
Wyoming railroad. Elijah Smith, the
great railroad magnate of the Oregon Rail-
way & Navigation and Oregon q Trans
continental systems, whom Henry Willard
recently fought In the latter's attempt to
secure control of the systems, is at the
head of this new enterprise, which bears
more significance than appears on its face.
Elijah Smith was in Helena last Sunday
aud held a short interview with o. r. God
dard, of Billings, who is now here as a
member of the constitutional convention.
A few days after Smith's departure, Mr..
Goddard was instructed 70 file the articles
of Incorporation. The incOrporat0rs are
Elijah Smith, Prosper W. Smith, John )
illney, r X. Bell and Edward j. Berwind,
of New York. aud A. q. HOrley, =. NJ
Gallsher and q. +. Goddard, Of Montana
The route of the proposed line is from
Billings west to and across the Yellowstone
river near the mouth of Clark's fork
thence along the latter through the Crow
reservation TO the boundary line between
Montana and Wyoming, thence still follow
ing the river into Wyoming and out again
at point on the boundary line near Index
This Is precisely the same route as plan
ned by the Billings, Clsrks Fork * Cooke
City railroad company, which appears TO
have gone out of existence Mr.. Gallagher
who is one of the incOrp1rators of the Mon
tana * Wyoming was the originator OF the
b. c. r. & &. &. X. r. Co, but recently
withdrew as il seemed an imposs bilIty for
the company 70 raise funds for the con-
struction of the road The company Sc
cured right OF way along the Crow reser-
walton and exhausted their exchequer in
securing this and making surveys for the
road.
IL is now understood that an effort will
be made 70 form q consolidation of the two
companies, thus OoSiating the necessity of
the Montana Wyoming applying to con-
gress for right of way through the reseT-
walton, On Its face it appears that with
the scheme in Elijah Smiths hands, il will
soon assume tangible shape and il is under
stood that corps of engineers are 81 pres.
ent working on the location OF the line.
Elijah Smith has an extensive in
terest in the coal lands along
the Clark's Fork river, which are
situated across the range from Red Lodge.
He and .. +. Goddard aud others own a
tract of seven sections of as fine coal lands
as those Of Rocky Fork. and have ex-
pended about So, 900 on them, two sections
hsvins been purchased AZ $50 per acre. Ii
Is 10 develop these mines and tO reach the
mining camp OF Cooke City that the road is
to be built Mr.. Goddard states that oil
hes been discovered on the coal fields also.
The principal significance OF the project
is that it will eventually become a part OF
the great Chicago & Northwestern railroad
which is DOW penetrating Wyoming. The
Montana * Wyoming will connect with
tue Wyoming Midland road. which is one
of the tributaries of the Chicago & North
western The new concern Is capitalized
at g 100000 in 20, 600 shares Of 500 each
par value.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-17
G EoReETowN IN pANGER.

Forest Fires In Deer Lodge County Getting
Near the Towns.
PHILIFsBURe, Aug. 6.-fSp-eial 10 the
Independent IA mounted messenger ar
rived in Philipsburg this evening from
Georgetown, calling for A'd 10 keep the
forest fires from burning the town. Tie
FIRE has surrounded the town and all the
Georgetown fiat is burning The strong
wind of to-day hat also brought the FIRE TO
within six miles OF Phiiipsburg and some
alarm is experienced as 90 the safety OF the
Bi-Metallic mill, as the IRE Is travelling to-
wards it with great rApidity. A large
mounted force left here this evening at
O'Clock for the scene and it is hoped that
they will be able TO check the FIRE 90 as TO
save Georgetown and such boildings as
may lay In its track. Great excitement
prevails. The smoke WAS exceedingly
dense to-day more 90 than al any time since
the beginning OF the FIRE.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-17
THE RAILSSPREAD
Terrible Accident Near Butler, Pa,
in Which Three Lives are Lost
and Many Injured
Rotten Stringers on a Small sricge
Alleged to be the Cause of
the Mishap.
The Train Drops Thirty Feet. the Rails
Flowing Through Car-sOms
Marvellous Escapes.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Aug. 16.-The south
bound passenger train on the Butler branch
OF the Western Pennsylvania railway,
which left Butler, Pa, at 2:S5 O'Clock this
afternoon, jumped the track at Sarvers
station, and the entire train, consisting of
two passenger coaches and a combination
smoking and baggage car, went over an
embankment and was totally wrecked.
Three persons were killed outright and
twenty-five others injured, q number of
whom will die. The killed are w. Powers,
Lawrenceville, Pa; a child Of Mrs. Farrell,
of Butler; Mrs. Duff, an old lady, residence
unknown.
The wounded, as far as known, are Ex-
Mayor Lyon, of Pittsburg, seriously in the
the shoulder; Capt Lower. Of Pittsburg.
head badly cut; ID. A. Jones and wife, of
Pittsburg, seriously hurt and bruised; j.
A. Mclaughlin, of Pittsburg, fatally in
jured Col. ROwley, of Pittsburg, slightly
injured; Conductor Gray, of Butler, Sc
.iOusly injured Internally; Brakeman
Ksrns. OF Butler, back broken;
Mrs. Graf, of PIttsburg, injured seriously;
Bessie Fullwood, of Plttsburg, cut in the
head; Capt Grace, of jamestown, n. Y,
painfully injured. About fifteen Others
are more or less injured whose names are
unobtainable-
The accident was caused by the spread
ing Of the rails on q small bridge. The
rails were on striDgers which
had rotted with time and long service.
The engine passed over the bridge safely,
but the first car was derailed and plunged
down into the abyss some thirty feet be-
low. The rails ploughed through the sec
Ond car and the escapes were miraculous.
One lady had her dress cut from the wrist
70 the shoulder; another lost small piece
of her cheek; third had her chin cut, and
many others IN the. second car narrowly es-
cgped.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-17
Ea,e,. Of ths prourht In Bor.map

Avsnt Courier: Those thoroughbred,
imported democratic journalists who have
come out from the etfete esst, apparently
q ldeT contract TO wipe ont OF existence q
fe v Of the old-time ''mossback" publishers
OF republican newspapers IN Montana,
may possibly ascertain that they have un-
dsrtaken q more difficult and expensive
contract than they even dreamed Of when
timers are accustomed, under straightened
circumstances, 70 living on meat straight
and don't care much whether II comes
from buffalo in Wyoming or Buffalo, New
York. They would just ss soon camp on
one trail as another
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-17
THE CHERoKEEs ARE STUBBORN
The strip Not to be Surrendered by tn
Indians just Yet.

The strip Not to be Surrendered by the
Indians just Yet
MUsKoeEE Ind. Ter, Aug. I6.-All the
negotiations between the Cherokees and
the commission are at an end until the coun
Gil meets in November, Chief Mages hold
ing that II he had the authority to appoint
q conference committee their action would
not be binding without the ratification OF
the council. Judge Wilson and Gov. Fair
child, the commissioner, are being enter
tained by the city and after a few days
rest will go TO the Chickssaw country.
Judge Wilson said tonight that Chief
Mayes opposes the negotiations very
strongly, but il Is only question of lit
tie time when the Indian, who acts slowly.
will favor not only the sale OF the Strip but
the opening of the territory, as the power
OF the press cannot be long resisted. Col.
BoudinOt Is preparing for an exhaustive
reply to Chief Msyes' letter to the CON-
mission.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-17

SPOKANE FALLS, Aug. 15-[Special te
the Independent. I-Selah Tenant, a sps-
cal policeman, was slightly inebriated. and
in his zeal 70 enforce the order Of the
mayor prohibiting the sale Of liquor after
Z O'Clock. entered Jake Gaetz's beer hall
before that hour and ordered the proprietor
10 close up. He became abusive and was
pat out Of the tent, whereuPon be drew a
revolver and fred The bullet grazed the
head OF Gaetz and struck the bartender,
Tommy Bogan, In the leg. Tenant was
arrested and locked up. He claims the
shooting was accidental GRetz was the
owner Of the frankfurt block. one Of the
finest in the city, and suffered tremendous
loss by the Gre.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-17
REFLECTED ON A GLACIER.
A story That the City sf Montreal Ia yisi-
BILE IN Alaska.

A story That the City sf Montreal IL visi-
BILE In Alaska.
Ottawa, Ontario, special; A dispatch
from Victoria, b c., says that Prof Will
lOughby, who has visited the Alaskan
coast for many years, short time ago Wis
tied Muirs Glacier and took q shot at it
with his camera. He was startled by a
most remarkable result IL was the phan-
tom OF a great city, with rows Of high
warehouses, factories with tall chimneyF,
stately residences and elegant church
spires. Various were the con lectures - 70
the locality from which the shadow was
evolved. VictOTia. Seattle. Portland, san
Francisco and many other places were su 2
gested- but none met the requirements AT
last = French Canadian recognized the
Windsor hotel, the dome Of the new CathO-
lie cathedral near the hotel and Sotre
Dame with Mount Royal In the distance.
The mysterious city was the phantom of
Montreal. nearly 1000 miles away. The
professor has had q large number Of his
pictures struck of, and It is the wonder OF
the day.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-17
DIR. BOWERS GOES FREE.
One of the Most Sensational Cases Of tn
Day Finally settled

One of the Most Sensational Cases Of the
Day Finally Settled.
SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. l6.-Dr. NIL
ton Bowers was convicted in this city
IN 1885 Of poisoning his wife in order
% obtain the insurance on her life, amount
ing TO esO1t S17, 900 and was sentenced 70
be hanged. He took an appeal 20 the su
preme court OF the state. Oct. %, 1851, be
fore that tribunal rendered decision, the
des5 h's'y ct Harry Benhsyon, brother OF
Covers wins, was found in . room
IN this city A letter was found
rurI Jrting 20 Ne the confession OF
BenhAyer taAt DIR. levers was not the
cause OF his sisters death. Circumstances
led 70 the suspicion that the confession was
forged and thss 6enhAyoD was murdered.
John A. Demming, book agent, was held
for the murderer, bot he was acquitted.
The supreme court Afterwards granted
Bowers a new trial The case was taken
before Judge Wallace, and to-day the dis
trict attorney moved for its dismissal on
the ground that not enough evidence could
be secured to convict. The Judge accord
ingly dismissed the case and Bowers was
discharged from custody after having been
imprisoned for over three years.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-17
A TRAGEDY AT COLIILLE.
Two men Shot, One Supposed TO be
Morally Wounded.

Two men shot, One Supposed to be
Morally Wounded.
SPOKANE FALLS, Apg. l6.-[SpeciEI 70
the Independent l-MeERre details Of q
tragedy at COlville has been received here.
John MshOney was shot in the abdomen by
Fred Adams, who hed, closely pursued by
the sheriff. There was no surgeon within
hfty miles Of the town and messenger
was sent to Spokane Falls 70 procure one.
although it was feared MahOney would be
dead before his arrival ChAs. Gopher was
also shot In the arm The cause Of the
row was not ascertained. as the messenger
remained only long enough 70 get a sur
geon and change horses, starting on his re-
turn on q gallOp.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-17
OUR UNDERWEAR.

Ah, here is where we shine.
Here is the place that We can
show two lines for every one
shown by any other house i'll
town. Show US the house that
shows two lines of fancy bal
briggan underwear at 75c a
sui, four lines both fancy and
white at 81. and innumerable
lines at $3.50, - and $3.50 a
suit, and then we will confess
that we are beaten. Also, light
weight cashmere, merino, cam
els hair and Others that lack of
space and time prevents US
from enumerating All we can
say is, Come and see us, and
if YOU don't go away with a
supply of clothes for 1890 it
will be because you are broke
and haven the money TO pay
for it.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-17
A DI.tlnruI.h.d Huptre.. com,nv.

Among the guests at downtown hotel
says theSan Francisco Chronicle, during
the past week was Countess Marie EdIe
Won Ameline, who arrived here on the
Belgic from India The Countess has been
travelling for the past three years, and for
the past year has been amusing herself By
hunting tigers and other large game IN the
lun2les OF India The Countess is but S5
years Of age, is worth a million or more
andlcarrles with her diamonds and Jewels o.
great price. She left last evening for the
Yosemite, where she Will sOj0urn for 8
week or longer.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-17
WASHINGTON AND DAKOTA.
Corporations the Subject In One Body and
school Lands In the other.

Corporations the Subject In One Body and
school Lands In the other.
BISMARCK, Oak, Aug. 16.-The cOnyen-
ton has completed consideration OF the
article on corporations. ANY combination
between individuals, corporations or asso-
Citations, either having for its object the
controlling of the price of any product or
article OF manufacture is prohibited, de-
clsred unlawful and against public policy,
and that any and all franchises shall, when
the owners violate this article, be
void. The article on education was
adopted with a few amendments.
An article on public lands was adopted
after amending, so that leasing of the
iards shall be under control of the board OF
university and school lands. An article
on county and township organization was
adopted after amending SO that 10 is virtu
ally copy Of the Illinois system. A sec
tion was added defining the county Offices
TO be filed. All of the afternoon was Oc-
cupied in consideration of the revenue aud
taxation to be established by legislature.
The gross earnings system was adopted.
The article as adopted provides that all
property shall be taxed alike. The article
providing for a future amendment of the
constitution was adopted 1t provides .hst
after the proposed amendment receives a
majority vote of the two successive legis-
lative assemblies il shall be submitted TO 8
vote of the people. A section providing
that all flowing streams and natural water
ways shall forever remain the property of
the state for irrigation, mining and other
purposes, WAS adopted by n unanimous
vote. Parsons made another and this time
a successful attempt 10 incorporate an anti
blacklist section in the constitution. 1t
prohibits the exchange of black-lists be-
tween railroads or other companies or en-
plOyees.
At the night session Bismark was made
the capital of North Dakota in the constitu-
ti0n. The other public Institutions were
10 ated as previously published. When
the vote was announced the immense con-
course of visitors shook the capitol with ap-
piGuse. Hats were thrown in the air,
ladies' waved their fans and handkerchiefs
and everybody save the representatives of
the defeated candidates for the capital re-
jOIced over the settlement of the vexed
question.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-17
JUSTICE FIELD oUT on BAIL.
Latest Developments in the CalIfOrnis
Sensation-B Burial of Terry.

Latest Developments in the California
sensAtion-BuriAl of Terry
SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 17.-Justice Ste
phen J. Field, Of the United States Su-
preme court. was arrested to-day on the
charge Of being q party TO the killing of
David ). Terry at Lsthrop last Wednesday
morning. An application was made a.
once for q writ of hsbeas corpus and the
matter was heard by Judge Sawyer, of the
United States Circuit court, who granted
the writ and released Justice Field on
IS, ,000b bail. The warrant for Justice Fields
arrest was issued by justice of the peace
in Stockton on complaint Of Mrs Sarah
Althea Terry.
In July the supreme court of California
reversed the decision of the supreme court
in the Sharon II Ill Terry divorce case and
remanded the case for new trial. Mrs.
Terry applied for rehearing before the
supreme court TO have the order for new
trial set aside. The supreme court to-day
refused her application.
Attorney Cartier has received tele-
gram from the department or justice at
instructing him to assume on
behalf of the United States government the
defense of Deputy United States Marshal
David Nagle.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-17
Funeral of Terry.

STOCKTON, CAL, Aug. 10 The funeral
Of David >. Terry was held here to-day
The body was removed from the morgue at
noon and taken to the Episcopal church,
where it lay in state for two hours and " as
viewed by a great number of people Mrs
Terry occupied pew near the cAsket and
wa ched the face of the dead all the while.
Several times she left her seat and threw
herself upon the casket The service was
read by one of the yestrymen of the church
The body was inferred In the cemetery In
the town
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-17
KILLED HIS YOUNG WIFE.
The Terrible Crime Of Desperate Char

The Terrible Crime OF a Desperate Char
acter In Tennessee.
JACKSON, Tenn, Aug. ia terrible
tragedy was enacted this morning ten
miles northeast Of this place. Henry
Preuitt, an ex-cowboy, from Texas, shot
his young wife through the neck, inflict-
Ing fatal wound, wounded his mother
in-law and then shot himself through the
head, dying instantly. A warrant was out
for Preuitt's arrest for mOOnshining, and
he was endeavoring to induce his wife to
accompany him to Widely county, which
she refused to do, owing 10 ill-health. He
was desperate character and had boasted
70 his wife that he had been married four
times, had killed one wife and three or
four men. The couple had been married
but four months.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-17
The Miner. stand the Cut.

CHICAGO, Aug. l6.-The northern IL
linois mining troubles have come to a set
tlement after lO1g discussion. Tonight
the mine owners finally offered to make a
reduction Of ~ cents instead of 10 Con-
gresham Sawyer and other delegates were
made 10 retire from the wage workers con-
ference on the ground of being agitators
who were preventing settlement After
midnight the miners committee agreed 10
the figures proposed. conditioned on an ad.
vance of 25< cents in October.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-17

BosroN, Aug. l6.-There was a moder-
ate trade in all kinds OF wool The sales
of the week were only l, 40e 90 pounds, the
market being unsettled and prices easier.
Territory woods are in fair demand, with
sales Of choice Montana at 24a25 and Utah
and Wyoming st ls6 %, as 70 quality.
California Oregon and Texas wool il
quiet Pulled woods were in fair demand
et 25uzs for extra ana 23u2 % for super.
FoIelgn woods were firm bul Quiet.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-17

MILES CITY, Aug. 1s.-[speciaI TO the
Independent THE republicans held =
caucus last evening and to-day the political
pot is boiling, announcements for Office be-
ing many and surprising
flszsimmons, the crazy soldier at Fort
Keoghs who tore his eyes out, went 70
Washington under charge OF Steward
Lsmbirtson and four men. he was chained
and wore boxing gloves to prevent further
injury 70 himself.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-17
Foresters Taking 1t Easy.

MINNEAPoLIs, Aug. l6.-The Foresters,
having completed their war of independ-
ence, were not disposed to labor very hard
this morning. II had been determined yes
terday to continue the Office of permanent
secretary as life office. This morning q
motion was made to reconsider this action
and establish a supreme secretsryship, the
term of which should extend from one con-
vention to the next. Ii was defeated.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-17
Flyers At Rochester.

ROCHESTER,, Aug. l6.-The weather
was threatening with frequent showers.
Belle HAmlin was sent an exhibition mile
for silver cup. She was not sent TO break
her record and made mile in 2;l6St.
Class 2:ls--Susie S.frst, Kit Curry second
}. b. Richardson third, Henrietta fourth.
Best time 2:lsl4.
Class 2:l7. pacing-Ed Annon first, Will
lard NJ. second, Emma third, Singerly
fourth. Best time PIG.
Class 2:S3-Ketch first, W. Ii. Nichols
second. keOkee third, Hoem fourth. Best
time 2.245S.
Free for all-Harry Wilkes first, GeAn
Smith second. Best time PIG.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-17
KIIIen In Hard Luck.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 7.-Pat Killen,
the northwestern pugilist who recently al
rived with . combination from the east,
Manager w. E. GOoding, Prof. Lew An
derson and Ed Homan, manager of q
local variety theatre, were convicted of viO-
lation OF the ordinances prohibiting spar
ring exhibitions where liquor is sold, and
will be sentenced tomorrow.
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HE KILLED HIS OWN BROTHER.
George HuBazOn slain by one OF His
Own Hfooa

George HumasOn Slain BY one OF His
Own Hood.
SPOKANE FALLS, Aug. 16.-[Special 10
the Independent I-George Humason was
shot and killed BY his brother this morning
on DOakes' farm, near PAlOuse City. The
victim was engaged with threshing crew
and the murderer came upon the scene
armed with Winchester rife. Before the
oshsrs realized his intention he took delih-
crate aim at his brother End fired, killing
him instantly. The murderer escaped, but
it is thought be will be captured. He had
previously stated he intended 70 kill his
brother for slandering their aunt.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-17

OLYMPIA, W. T., Aug. 16.-The wo-
mans suffrage proposition was adopted as
q aseparste proposition, TO be submitted to the
people with the constitution. The debate
was on school lands to day, whether they
shall be sold or retained by the state. The
only question decided after the debate.
which LASTED all day, was that there shall
be no policy TO permanently retain them
ingrafted in the constitution. IL is proba-
BILE the legislature will be allowed TO sell
them
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-17

MILES CITY, Aug. l5.-lSpecisl % the
Independent. six companies Of infantry,
two troops Of cavalry, one nlountafn howit-
Zer and an ample wagon train left Fort
Keogh this morning under command Of
Col Swain for the summer camp near
StOneviile, On the Little Missouri. The
blair OF bOgles and the commands Of com
pAny officers reminded one OF the early 'sOs
under Gen. Miles Indian Waneuvers-
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-17

BosroS, Aug. 16.-The jewelry store of
William b. Morse on Fremont street was
entered by burglars last night and robbed
of valuables amounting to $1,000. The
burglars were evidently experts They
opened the safe which contained diamonds,
watches and jewelry of all kInds, but took
only the most expensive articles, including
81 90 worth of diamonds.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-17

HASTINGS, Neb., Aug. 16.-The death
Of Congressman James Lard is expected
st any moment Laird has been III for
some time. This morning ne sank into
unconsciousness and his physicians have
given up all hope Of bis recovery.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-17
The Flyers at Brighton.

BRIGHTON BEACH, Aug. 16.-Three-
fourths Of mile-Cracksman won In
l:l6s<, Mule second, BOrdelaise third
Seven-eighths of mile-Uulity won in
1:So, Newbery second. Little Jake third.
Six and one-half furlongs-Reclsre won
in La, Tipstsff second, Aurania third.
One mile and an eighth-BrOnzemart
won in l:l6, Tenbooker second. BenedIctine
third.
One mile and a sixteenth-Buckston won
in l.5OAl, Jane Clare second, Ernest third.
Steeplechase, short course-SanfOrd won