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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-01
SIOUX GHOST FEAST.
Queer Rite Celebrated by Indians in Da-
k1ta.

Queer Rite Celebrated by Indisns in DA-
kata-
FORT ABRAHAM LINCOLN, Oak, Special:
Several hundred Sioux arrived here yes
terday and last night held q grand ghost
the Sioux the "ghost' feast il held in great
reverence. 1t will coon be abolished by
order of the Indian agent, and, like the
great "Sun" dance. will be buried with the
traditions of the past This feast is given
by the relatives OF those who have died or
been killed in battle. At the feast held
here, there were SIX ghosts represented
by six stakes about four feet in length, set
up In the ground within the medicine
lodge. A piece OF buCkskin was sawed over
The top Of the stakes, upon which was
ma. ksd eyes, nose, mouth, etc, 70 repre-
sent the head. Fifteen Indians, with the
big medicine man Of the village, were
seated in tepee, smoking, but rarely
speesing 10 each ofAer. Some live Goals
were brought and placed before the medi-
cine man, who threw upon them wild sage
brush and holding some pemmican in the
smoke chanted a weird song. Little child
rem were brought in and gwen this meat 10
eat, and some had their ears pierced. The
pemmican was also. -iven to the others in
the lodge and someRe-ss placed az the feet
Of llle ghosts. Outside the lodge hundreds
OF Indians were gEt1ered. forming small
circular groups OF dozen Or so bucks,
squaws and children in their respective
places All were fessted with a menu
known only to Indians. Around the out
side of the medicine lodge horizontal poles
were placed, and TO these the presents
which the ghosts were TO distribute were
susp nded, consisting of blankets, leg
ginEs, beaded moccssins, tobacco bags.
eagle feathers, etc. After remaining for
some time in view they were removed
and placed about the ghosts in the
lodge. The relatives now entered the
lodge 70 commune with the departed spirits,
and the presents were distributed TO the
favored ones. The squaws sang and cried
and made great exhibitions o. their grief
They cut their fiesl with knives, suffering
excruciatiDg pain without a murmur TO ap-
pease the wrath of the evil spirit, so ths.
their loved ones may be joyful in the happy
hunting grounds. Upon the conclusion OF
the feast the lodge was taken down and the
naked ghosts left standing.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-01
LOSSES PILING UP.
FIRST Estimates of the Butte Fire Prove q
Have Been UBderestimRted-

Have Been UBderestimated-
BUTTE, Sept. S0.-[SpeciaI TO the Inde-
pendent l-Tc-dsy's developments as tC
the big IRE failed 20 show anything OF mo-
ment that was not wired 70 the INDKPEND
ENr last night The figures sent rs to the
loss and insurance were generally correct.
but 70 days developments show that the
Bonner Mercantile cOmDsny's loss was
greatly underestimAted. Mr.. Bonner him
self arrived in the city to-day, and after a
careful examination OF the damage to stock
% nre, water and smoke determined that
the loss would reach $4,000 The
loss 10 The building is srOut 5000,
covered BY Insurance This loss was
figured last night at only So 500; Maule &
bro. lost sl,OOe worth of groceries In the
basement at Sll Main street. which was
overlooked last night. This was insured
Tor S9,e'O. After careful revision the total
loss has been figured At S50l $50. while the
Total Insurance runs up 70 SOS, 100. When
interviewed as to rebuilding, all the heavy
sosers, ID. }. Hennessy. J. NJ. Bowes. A. w.
Barnard and the First National Bank ex-
press the Intention Of rebuilding immedi-
Ately. Mr.. Barnard may possibly wait till
spring, bus the remainder will begin build
ing at once.
There has been no change OF belief IN re-
gard to the origin OF the Gre. The contrae
tors In charge OF the Bowes building
where 1t originated, are firm in the belief
OF incendisrism- This belief is not shared
0y the general public. IL is borne out,
however, by the fact that an incendIary
hre was started last NIGHT In thu raar ~
Flnkham's store and another in j. H.
Sheets barn on Wyoming street. Both
were opPortunely discovered and exfin-
guished- To night FIRE was discovered IN
Iiboey's hoist st Burlington. which was
also extinguished without damage. This
evening at O'Clock an alarm was sounded,
caused by the catching fire Of the Bonner
Mercantile company's building from the |
smOuldering ruins of the Barnard block. |
Ihe nre was put out in short order,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-01
BARLEY CampbeIPs Grave.

''Bsrtley CampbelPs widow Is consulting
with several well known designers Of mon
Uments with q view TO the erection Of a suit
aDle memorial 70 mark the grave Of her
husband" said a theatrical manager
"rhe grave is absolutely unmarked,
though il is easily dise0Yerable, in the cem-
eteTy near Pittsburg, by reason Of its pro1.
unity 10 that of his mother. Near its head
stands great urn OF ivy and geTaDiuml
and al the surroundings brsathe an atmOs
phere Of peace which was very foreign q
the career OF the restles, uniformed geuiu,
who lies under the sod. IL is curious, By the
way, how some wives preserve for thi
memory OF their erring husbands a fond
ness which OfCen-Oftener than the sneer
ing world viii ever acknOwiedg5-mel
with age into = tenderness that was uu
known before the bereavement" A move
ment 10 build Barley Campbell a hand
some monument is under discussion II
plttsburg DOW.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-01

The Standard Oh C0mpaDy's latest and
gIestest exploit, according 10 the gossip OF
OF men, is the erection Of new refinery
with capacity Of ''forty 800 barrel stills -
Gt is hard to realize what that means unless
one knows that a sssfiII'' Is filed with the
crude petroleum twice a week. and 100 stiIls
viii rsfine 10000 600 barrels of crude oil in
year That = about one-tenth OF the pro
duet Of the entire country. The Srandard's ;
neN etiu = nomiually put up By the
STANDARD OH Company Of Indians" F" OF
president. it is really The work OF the
STANDARD OIL Trust, Of course, and Is 20
cost S5 CO., 900 standard money This CO.
iOssal new refinery i building on the Indi-
ChicBRO.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-01
MissouIa is sureIy DemooratIc.

MIssoULA. Sept. so Especial to the In
dependent 1.-The town wss sblaze to-
night with enthusiasm for the democratic
ticket. The only torchligbt procession Of
the campaign was held by the democrats,
who were out in foil force. Messrs. r.
b. Smith and William Wallace, Jr.. Ad-
dressed a vast concouTse in the court house
yard. No hall in the city was half large
enough to accommodate the audience that
eongregated to listen to the undeniable
arguments of these gentlemen.
Ardent republicans admit Oh the street
corners that their party is growing weaker.
Sporting men are Offering odds On both
roole and Msginnis, with but few takers,
Both men are sure winners in this county
The Way They do il In GleBdive.
GLENDIvE, Oct 1.-lSPecial to the INDE
PENDENT l-Glendive, through Harry
Helms. bet Paul Mccormick 20 a standstil
on j. 4. TOOle for governor
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-01

WASHINGTON, Sept 5O.-The treasury
department TO day issued a circular to col.
lectors of customs instrncting them ia case
of Chinese laborers claiming to be in tran.
sit through the country, they must require
the presentation of through tickets across
the whole of United States territory to be
traversed. with all other obtalnable evi
demnity bond in at least $500, signed by
the company issuing the ticket or other re-
sponSlble parry that the journey will be
made within twenty days. This bond will
be cancelled when the collector at the port
of arrival receives from the collector at the
port Of departure certificate that such per
son has actually departed therefrOm.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-01
storm. and Crime. In Old Mexico.

CITY OF MEXICO, via Galveston, Sept
9O.-The floods at Cellaya and Lagos con-
tinue. National railroad trains will not be
able TO go through for several days. The
force OF the great storm which visited the
Ajio country has absted. The second crop
of corn is partially destroyed snd will
entail great suffering in the vicinity. Leon
is under water. The loss in Alio county is
over half million.
A newsboy and q butcher fought duel
yesterday with knives. The butcher was
dis-Dl DO Relled and killed.
Three youDg ladies OF Morells, who lost
their fortunes al the gaming table, have
committed suicide
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-01

Is, that our resumption Of Ju
unlaundried shirts was a mat
ter of necessity, not of choice
The demand vas universal, and
as we are servants of the dear
public We could not but listen
to the call. Now, as a matter
of fact. thers is no money In
them for u, because how much
money can be made out of q
garment when sold at popular
prices of 5Oc 75c. 80. HOu
must examine these goods If
only cut of curiosity, because it
is really a wonder how they
can be- produced for the money.
Our 80 CENT garment is Il
marvel of economy and neat
ness. Ii is well made, full cut,
and good material. True, not
the finest, but good enough for
any man who has plenty of use
for his money.
But the wonder of the I'm
1aundried Shirt age is our 80
CENT production New York
mills muslin, 22O0 lin, n bosoms,
cut in and backed with butch
ers' linen, reinforced pack and
front, gilled seams, continuous
stays, and in total everything
conducive TO longevity y in a
shirt, durability and neatness
There are many points we
would like to dwell upon, had
we time and space, but one We
cannot pass Is our department
of Boys aud Children 5 Cloth
ing. The ladies of Helena will
tell you where to find the best
assortment, and any one you
speak TO will tell you that foi a
tasty, nobby garment, no one
in Montana can show you one
half The styles or show as many
novelties as are on our counters
Don't fail to see hem. espe-
cially the lines of kits and j r.
seys; several shades. in ages
from 3 1-2 TO 10. 1t is our aim
this season to capture the tr7 de
of all, from the cheaVest TO tn
finest grades We show a line
of good wash salinetrs as low
as 81. 10. and have them as fine
\ as $50 for the youngsters, who,
in time will vote.
Our line of Miller Hats is in
store.
We have ben receiving from
FIVE TO eight cases a day for the
last two weeks. and none can
compare with the line of suit
ings We show---a line OF Fash
ionable Failor-ma clothing
that "nox soN out of the
merchant tailoring Every gar
ment made by a crack tailor.
trimmed with the best material; ;
and if you want 10 try one We
guarantee you as good suit
for S2S as a merchant tailor will
sell you for $50. As a friendly
Tip, We say give them 4 trial
In a weeks : time We hope 10
announce our stock all In, and
then all who have not called
will be- guilty of a great iHjus-
tice TO themselves IL they do
not overlook our stock when
they are in TO purchase
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-01
Cascade NAV Re D.pended on


GREAT FALLS, Sept 80 Especial to tbs
independent There was a great demo
cratic rally at AriOn hall tonight Speeches
were made by Chas. Wegusr. Robert ).
Ford. Geo. W. Taylor and VIM. Coekrill.
The excitement was intense, and cheer
after cheer Was given for ToOle. MaginnIs
and Jerry Collins. Judge Bach In response
70 a general request made some remarks.
He avoided caref ully all political discus
sion, but said that all who attributed partf-
san action to him committed falsehOods
He spoke feelingly Of the friendly sssur-
snces he had received alike from demo
Gratis and republicans, and svailed himself
Of the opp rtuuitg 20 say some words Of
parting 10 his many friends here.
The democrats here are jubilaut tonight
and await the morrow with confidence. A
republican sheet circulstes false reports
regarding alleged Interference with labor
ers. such reports will doubtless be prints d
Ia Helena and elsewhere; they are down
right false-hOOds.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-01
collapse i'm the Cotton corner.

LIVERPOOL, Sept 2O.-rhe cotton cor
ner has collapsed on the report that Steen-
strand. the msnipulator of the corner, was
selling. SteeDstrsDd holds seventy TO G
hundred thousand bales of American cot
ton, the price Of which tomorrow will be
I'd below the price Saturday. The gen
y al opiniSn is the cotton ring IL utterly
smashed.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-01

CHICAGO, Sept so The Inter State
Commerce Commission this morning began
hearing cases. The most important is
that of the Interstate Commerce railway
association VS., the Chicago q Alton. The
complaint set forth that the road made a
coat &C with q syndicate of cattle dealers
at Kansas City for shipments east of cattle
which practically amounts to a rebate. The
matter wss argued af great length.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-01

GREAT FALLS. Sept. 80 Especial to the
Independent l-Much surprise was cAused
tonight By the rews that four prisoners
have broke jail, leaving only China
man and a half breed, VINO refused to quit.
The fngitlves include Hanlon and Hut.
chins0n, charged with cattle stealing, and
McClanley, known a. the Donegal peddlaI
who wss awaiting the action Of the grand
Jury for forgery in raising notes.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-01

CINcISSATI. sept 3O.-rhe track at La
tonis was heavy, the weather threatening
and the attendance small
Six furIongs, 8 yesr-olds and upwards
Event won. story Teller second, kaue
third. Time I:23
Half q mile, for 2 yesr-old maiden fllies
-MAlloy won. Camilla second, Bette II
third. Time 54l{
Five furlongs Tor , year old maiden colts
and geldings-J. b. Freed won, Fakir sec
ond, John Mccullough third. Time .OSs<.
Seven furlongs for 8 year oids aud up
wards-ClamOr wfn, Mackenzie second,
Bonnie King third Time SO.
Three forrths OF mile, al ages-lreland
won, Sis HImyAr second, Iago third. Time
\ T.spg
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-01
sights a. Melbourne.

Talking of your Melbourne race
course" said A II. Axtell to New York
reporter, ''zud the uagnifi ifieent grand stand
there, Melbourne has other sights quite as
interesting and a good deal older. The Of
fcisls OF st PauPs PTo-CathedrAl there
have dressed their girl choristers up in
surplice and m0rtar-bOzrd and set the town
wild with delight The girls are pretty
and the quaint costumes give them q
pqu2nt beauty which draws q church full
81 every service" Mr.. Axtell is q CalifOr-
nisn, who has spent some years in Aus
trAiis on a stock farm, and expects TO i'm
port several well known Californis stall
liens for syndicate Of western breeders.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-01

CHICAGO. Sept SO.-At meeting of the
creditors OF Gibson Parish Il Co. to-dsy,
Parish stated that Clifford, the sbscondIne
boot kes psT, carried OF between $40 ooo and
SlO0-OO0- He vss Inclined 20 think the
a fer ngure was nearer correct than the
fCrmer.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-01

PoUSHREEPsIE, N Z, sept SO--Th
steamer City of Kingston. one of the hand
somrst boats on the Hudson river. has beel
s1ld % the Oregon steam Navigation CON
psny, OF Portland Oregon. Ii will at one
be taken 20 that place via Cape Horn an,
the Straits of Magellan The price psi,
was SIS 900. The same c mpsny Is look
ing for other boats along the Hudson.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-01

WASHINGTON, sept. SO-Chss- II Stcd-
dard, weil-known resident of Reno, New
who has been in Washington looking after
large Indian depreciation claims, died al
the hospital last night from paralysis. He
had served in the state and territorial
legislatures and had held Office under the
state government
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-01

WAsHISs1OS, sept S0-Chang Yeng
Ho, retiring Chinese minister. called q
the white house at noon in company with
Secretary Blaine and presented his letters
OF recall His successor viii be received
fo-morrOU
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-01
Narrie. for the strikers.

ROTTERDAM. Sept 3O-A number of
striking dnck laboreTs manifested a dispo-
sItion 70 return to woik < to-daJ, but were
prevented by arguments and threats. Two
meT-of war, three gun boats and two
sloops or war are moorsd in the river and
their forces will be landed in the event Of
disorder
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-01

Chief (to industrious clerk In govern
ment offics why didn't you dot the So
10 the issr word Of yoTss -eport last night 30
Industrious clerk--I beg your psrcon,
but you see the clock struck just st THAI
point and j didn't care 70 work overtime
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-01

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30-F. A. Carle. for
ten years managing edi or OF the st. Paul
Pioneer Press and for ear its correspon-
dent in Washington, will assume editorial
charge of the Portland OregoQfan.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-01
Another italian swipdIsr

NEW YORK, Sept 30 The Italian labor
ers in Mott street are in great state Of ex-
citement to-day over the disappearance of
Leon de Leonard, who did q kind of bank.
ing business among his cOuntrymen. He
ieft seven cents In bis safe and took sIs. 600
NTH him
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-01

BELGRADE, Sept So-Ex Queen Natalie
paid visit tO her son. King Alexander.
to-day. All tie foreign representatives.,
except the ambassadors OF Germany and
Turkey AftsFward waited upon the eT
uueou-
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-01
The Judge Alone E.cap-..

NEW YORK. sept S0.-AI the cc1splra-
tors In the Sheriff Flzek divorce case have
bsen indicted except Judge Bookstsver.
Warrants late this afternoon pere served
on Sheriff Flsck, VIM. A. FISck, Judge
Morrel- Referee Weeks, Mrs Raymond.
and Geo. z Hart
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-01

BosToS, Sept 30--The Globe says a
meeting of the fourth district democrats
was held yesterday in the interest of John
l. Sullivan's candidacy for congress. Eu-
lOglstic speeches were made, and plans
laid for securing the champions nomina-
ton at the expiration of Hon. j. II. O'NeiPs
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-01
ouesn yIetoria 3. one Of be- hsrde.t

Queen Victoria \ one Of the hardest
worked ofhcisls IN England Apart from
her private cares BpUndsncs there IL hardly
q government pfice that does not daily send
ber oOAes OF documents. warrants, ETC., re-
curing her signature and attention. I.
There ts not question Of precedent eti-
qnefps. or change OF uniform in the ermy
OF detail Of military and civil orders aud
decorations tbat does not come under ner
immediate supervision The daily Court
Circular i carefully edited, revised snd
corrected by her own hand, and the pun :
tuality with which she returns documents
submitted for ber signature ts said % be
marvellous
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-01
BslEord. cIark = Coz. Assets.

NEw YORK, Sept s0.-The value of the
property Of BeIford. Clark & Co, pub
lishers, which was seized by the sheriff on
several attachments, was assessed 10 dsv
by q sherid-s jury a. s2s 600.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-01

The legislature Of West Virginia is not
going to be called together 20 decide a. y
who has been elected governor until the
first day OF 1ext year.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-01

''Just thinki Mr.. Buliion i coming
down % morrow, and i haven't bathing
suit that's fit to be seen" "Wbv. think
that black one is very decent" ssYes.
that's Just H. !"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-01
DIAMOND AND TRACK.
The League Games N-sterday-rhe Flyer
AT Latonia-

PIrTsBURG, Dec. s0-TodAy's game
between the Pittsburg and New York
teams was played In drilling rain aud
was called at the end of the sixth, with the
score tie Both Calvin and Keefe pitched
in fine form. while the fielding was maRni-
icenE ScoTe-Pittsburg, 3; New YORK. g.
The batteries were for Piusburg. CALVIN
aud Carroll: for New York. Keefe AID
Ewing
DEVOID OF INTEREST.
CHICAGO, Dec. S).-TO-dsy's game was
devoid OF all interesting features. Had
dock was hit very hard at a opPortunt
time. Washington could do but little with
Gumberts delivery. Atteneance 1000 Score
The Philadelphia Indianapolis game was
prevented by rain.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-01

ROME, Sept S0.-rhe pope today gave
an audience TO the bishop of Oregon
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-12-20
BUSINESS INDEX.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
merchants of Augusta county, Va, have placeC
in stock full line of the Victor Remedies, as ad
vertised in this issue, and take pleasure in offer
ing the same under one of the most liberal ant
convincing guarantees that was ever placed be-
fore the general public.
These merchants are the leading and most en-
terprisng citizens in thiSSection; they are in tn
full enjoyment of honorable regulations in tbs
sphere of commerce and their endorsement am
guarantee cannot but convince the mostskeptical
WHOLESALE:
NJ
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-12-20
THE SILENT DEAD.

What hap dismays the dead? Their couch is low,
And over it the summer grasses creep,
Or winter SHOWS enshroud it. white and deep,
Or long prevailing winds OF autumn blow.
Fhey hear no rumor of our Joy or woe
The ways we tread are perilous and steep;
They climb no longer-free, at last, to sleep
Our weariful, vext life no more to know.
Do they forget their loves of long ago.
And the glad hopes that made their glad hearts
leap?
Or the spent joys for which they used to weep
When Love and Sorrow but'eted them SO?
On us, by winds Of Fate swept to and fro,
Do they have pity whom no rude winds sweep!
How can I tell? Their mystery they keep
Beneath the blossoms, as beneath the snow.
And yet, think, from that deep rest below,
They would be glad to rise, and love, and weep
Once more the thankless harvest field to reap
Of human joy and pain-Lfes Whole to know.
Louise Chandler Moulton in Washington Post.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-12-20
Very Likely,

A tough looking citizen, wearing a cigar
at an angle of forty five degrees, stalked into
the elevator in downtown building yester-
day afternoon. The conductor called his at
tention to the 'No Smoking" sign, but the
tough looking citizen tipped back his coat,
exhibited star, and said: ''I'm de elevator
Inspector" The conductor made the usual
apologies and proceeded to give ''de inspec-
tor" a ride and chance to look over the
car. He looked wise, felt of the cables, ex-
perforated over his shoulder, and then made
ready to depart. SIS she all right?' anx-
iously inquired the conductor. Eyes, Iguess
SO, replied ''de Inspector" as he threw his
cigar away, ''de cable has some strands
broken. 1t may last year and it may break
in fifteen minutes, but guess she's all right, u
and he stalked out Of the building. And now
the conductor is trying to find out if he real
ly was an elevator inspector. Chicago Her
OH
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-12-20
He Was Not a Roundar

George W. Gable was a bool1keeper in a
New Orleans cotton brokers' office, working
from morning to night on a pitiful salary,
when he was discovered by Scribners Maya.
zine, and his first story of Creole life was pub
lshed in that periodical. Previous to going
into the counting room he had made miser-
able failure in newspaper Office, his religious
scruples not allowing him to 60 to the theatre
to criticise play. He has, however, brayely
overcome these early scruples, for he has
since written plays,-Pittsburg Dispatch,