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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-15
WILL BUILD A ROAD.
The Anaconda Company to Construct
a Railroad Of Its Own From the
Mines 10 the Smelter.
BETTER SERVICE NEEDED.
An Inference That the Rocky Fork
and Anaconda People are Work.
ing in Harmony, so That the
Latter May Have Fuel.

BUTTE, Jan. B.-[Special TO the lnde
pendent. IA sensation was produced on
the streets to-day when II became known
that the Anaconda company had ordered n
survey from their mines In Butte TO tneir
smelter In Anaconda, and that they intend
10 speedily construct q railway line OF
their own between these points. The cause
of this action is the scantiness OF ore and
coal supplies furnished at the great smell
ter. In order to keep that great concern in
operation the Montana Union company has
20 deliver at Anaconda two hundred cars
of ore, coal and wood every twenty-four
hours. This is a great undertaking for
any one railroad, and the result is that the
smelter has had no supplies ahead.
The recent strike OF the Montana
Union engineers forced an immediate
shut down of the smelter at an enormous
expense. During the present winter the
ore has gotten SO low In the concentration
bins that hundred shovelers have at times
been employed to get In and shovel ore In
order TO keep the machinery In operation.
Three times the smelter has been on the
very verge Of a shut down. These causes
have determined the company to construct
lis own line TO Anaconda. The road will
go out from Butte 20 Silver Bow, pass
through the Silver Bow canyon TO Anacon-
da and make cut of by way OF Gregson's
Springs, thus avoiding the heavy grade
from Stuart up 10 Anaconda Marcus
DAILY, superintendent of the Anaconda
company, got back from the east Saturday,
and his first proceeding was TO dismiss u
Union Pacific surveying party which was
running some switch lines for the com
pany at Anaconda. This plan Of the
Anaconda company is very significant, as
II almost certainly indicates that the COM
pany has signed an agreement with the
secretary OF the syndicate which will keep
the mammoth smelter in constant opera
ton for q term Of years. The building OF
the road, together with the rolling stock
expenses, will cost round million OF dol
lars. From the movements OF Gov. Hauser
II is inferred that the Anaconda people are
associated with him 10 the building Of the
Rocky Fork road from Billings to the
mighty coal fields southward. On the CON-
pletion Of the Rocky Fork road cut-oif
line will probably be constructed from
Gallatln to Butte, via Boulder, where IL
will connect with the Helena, Boulder Val
Icy a Butte road, already graded 10 With
in a few miles OF this city, The Anaconda
would thus have direct connection with
the Rocky Fork coal fields, and thus never
be In danger Of again running short on
coal.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-15
NOTES OF rne SESSION.

A faint echo Of the campaign was heard
In the contest for there was slight strug-
gle-over the house chaplalncy yesterday.
Mr.. Raleigh, the defeated nominee. had
made himself very offensive 10 democrats
by his pulpit partisanship, and did
not seem 10 be particularly dear
20 some Of the republicans. When
Joe Davis nominated him he said he sup
posed there would be another nomination,
10 which Col. Pemberton, who was stand
Ing near by. inquired whats the rea-
son you can't have two chaplains, one for
the day shift and the other for the night
shift ?" The suggestion wasn't received
with favor, and Rev. Q. b. Allen, Jr. being
nominated, he was elected.
The colOred contingent which carried
torches. supplied the majority Of yells dur
ing the campaign and expected To get their
hooks into the flesh pots, were relegated 10
that obscurty provided for the man and
brother by the =. o.p.
The indications are that DIR. q. X. Cole
will preside with dignity, fairness and i'm
partially over the proceedings Of the coun-
ell.
Lee Mantle seems 10 be at home In his
place, but the house has not as vet deyel-
Oped good parliamentarian.
y. BeIdler, the old timer, occupied seat
In the house gallery. Y. was gorgeous In
a red shirt and an amused smile.
Russell h. Harnson's dome OF thought
was as conspicuous In the lobby as tho
capitol dome through Potomac fog.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-15
SIXTEENTH SESSION.
The Montana Legislature Meets and
Perfects the Organization of
Both Houses.
THE LUCKY EMPLOYEES.
e. X. Cole President OF the Council
and Lee Mantle Speaker OF the
House-Short Sessions and
Little Business Done.

The sixteenth annual legislature Of Mon
tana convened In Helena yesterday. II is
a one-sIded affair politically, as there are
but Ave democrats In the council aud five
In the house. The council is composed OF
twelve members and the house OF twenty.
four, so Il can be seen readily that demo
Gratis will not have much 10 do with max
Ing laws during the present session Of the
legislature. The offices within the gift OF
the legislature are few, but for each office
there were numerous applicants. They
came north, south, east and west, and be-
sieged the elect on all sides for Office. rhe
council held It's caucus Sunday night and
named Its officers, list OF whom was made
public by the INDEPENDENT yesterday
There was not so many applications In the
upper house, and as general thing, as far
As can be ascertained, the app0lntees give
politicians greater satisfaction than those
Of the lower house.
The house caucus, which was held NJ the
Cosmopolitan, lasted from ii o'clock 10 2
o'clock yesterday. and kept great many
on the anxious seat, the most numerous of
whom were boys who wanted pages
places. Many were called and but one
chosen. The hardest fight perhaps was
over sergeantat-arms. between q. Lund,
OF Helena, and J. II. Kelley, Of Mlssoula.
Kelley went In with seven votes, but could
not get stronger following, the place hay-
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-15

ganIzatlon was effected easily and In the
best of humor. Promptly atnoon the body
was called to order by Secretary Webb.
who called the districts or counties In or
der, and the members elect presented their
credentials. All were on hand except one
or two members who had left the important
document with their baggage and were
therefore obliged 10 make quick trip 10
their hotels. After all were ready the mem-
bers formed circle around the president 4
desk and the oath OF Office was duly adj
ministered 10 them by Chief Justice Nc
Connell, they also signing type-wrtten
copies OF the oath. Councilman Thompson,
OF Deer Lodge, was made temporary secre-
tary, and the election of officers was the
next business ON hand
DR. G. X. Cole, OF Helena, was placed in
nomination for the position OF president OF
the council by Kennedy, who expressed
confidence In the ability, Integrity and fair
ness of the nominee. BickfOrd, on behalf
of the democrats. said IL afforded him
great pleasure 20 second the nomination,
and there being no other name presented
the secretary was instructed 10 cast the
ballot Of the council for DIR. Cole. which
was accordingly done and the doctor was
declared elected.
Messrs. Browne and Hoffman we're ap-
pointed to escort President Cole 20 the
chair, which they did. Or. Cole said he
highly appreciated the honor conferred
upon him aud would endeayOr IN till the
position fairly and creditably, trusting To
receive the assistance and encouragement
OF every member
The other offices were filled with equal
unanimity. Thompson. OF Deer Lodge,
nominated John X Etrdlcy, OF Deer Lodge
county, for the Office of chief clerk: the
nomination was second by Collins, and
tue question was disposed Of by single
ballot
For engrossing and enrolling clerk,
Thompson, OF Silver Bow, nominated
Frederick Gilbert, of Missoula county, the
second was made by Bickiord, aud the
usual process elected him.
Browne, with some degree Of eloQuence,
placed Capt l.. +. Wyman, Of Butte. in
nomination for sergeant-at-srms, Hatch
seconded IL aud the election was made.
Rev. II. r. Webb. OF Helena, was then
elected chaplain on the nomination OF
Hatch.
George w. Scott, OF jefferson county.
was elected watchman on the nomination
OF Olds, and Eugene Dickerson, OF Helena,
was elected page on the nomination Of Col
lins.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-15
THE HOUSE

Promptly at IL O'Clock Territorial Audi
tor James L. Sullivan, the person desig-
mated by territorial law TO call the house to
order, 1T fall his Ravel. The lobby aud
gallery were well filled with spectators,
but there were only four members In their
seats-George II. Carver, of Park; Z. @.
Garrett, Choteau and Cascade; L. II. John
son, Custer; J. Il. Saxton, Meagher These
gentlemen are democrats. The remaining
nineteen members, republicans, were eau
cussing.
Auditor Sullivan announced recess for
fifteen minutes, and at the expiration of
that time again announced the house in
session and delegated }. L. Saxt0n as sec
rethry pro TEN. No one else putting in an
appearance another recess was taken until
O'clock.
A few minutes past 2 O'Clock the mem
bers, with one OF two exceptions, were In
their seats, and Auditor Sullivan again
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-15

WASHINGTON, Jan. H.-tien. VIM War.
ner, commander-ln-chlef OF the Grand
Army Of the Republic, having been urged
by Gen. Roseerans and Chas, Lincoln "a
take official action looking TO the @, A. X.
taking part In the Inauguration ceremonies
and parade, has written letter In which
he says: "rhat II Is proper for members
OF the q. A. X. either as individuals, posts
or departments 10 participate In the insu.
II il a time he says, "when partisans and
sectarians disappear. A time when citi-
zens Of republic meet on common plane,
having but one country, one HAg and one
destiny" The c0mmanderin-chlef will
secure place In the liDe VI march for all
q. A. X. posts that attend the Inauguration.
lt Ia left 10 the determination Of comrades
whether or not they will take part In the
ceremonies.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-15
NORTH MONTANA SHEEP CO.
oH,eers Of the Company GIseted-tto~ the eusI.
ness Paid ast Year.

GREAT FALLS, Jan. H-[Special 10 the
Independent 1.-The stockholders Of the
North Montana sheep company met on
Saturday at the Office OF Mr. Brady and
elected the following trustees: Paris Glib
son, w. w. Castor, Of Minneapolis; John
Ross and Thomas L. Brady. The trustees
then organized and elected the following
officers: Paris Gibson, president; ]. Ross,
vice-president and general manager; Thos.
Il. Brady, secretary and treasurer The
general managers report 10 the company
showed the live stock 30 be in good
condition, with feed In abundance. They
are likely 10 Dass the winter without loss,
as the ranges are nearly clear Of snow.
The compaDy's range IL on Arrow creek.
Fergus county. The stockholders expect
TO Improve on last years record, which
was a dividend OF ~ per cent Higher
prices are expected for wool In accordance
with the adylces received from the Boston
and other markets.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-15
GONE TO CANADA.
The Business Of chss, p. Thomson. q Great
Falls Merchant. Attached.

GREAT FALLS, Jan. h-lSpecial to the
Independent considerable surprise was
felt In business circles TO day when IL be-
came known that Chas. p. Thomson's
store was In the hands OF Sheriff Downing.
lie had levied an attachment on the stock
for sl2, S2t Of the suit OF /. G. Baker 4 Co..
OF Fort Benton, who bought goods for
Thomson from eastern houses and made
themselves responsibles. IL Is probable
that the stock will be worth the claim, but
nothing definite can be said until the stock
taking is completed. The other debts are
light Thomson left town about ten days
ago, saying he was going TO Helena. lie
took with him about $500 he had in bank
here, and some he had lately
received In payment OF accounts
due him. He was not heard from until the
other day, when he sent a telegram from
Canada, asking 10 have his mail forwarded
Thomson had been In the dry goods busi-
ness here for about three years and seemed
20 be doing good business. The failure
was due 10 mlsmanagement, and not TO any
unsoundness In trade here. Sympathy is
expressed for Thomson, who lied evidently
because OF worry and depression, rather
than dishonesty. Mr.. Conrad, OF Baker a
Co., Is here.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-15

On the completion OF the organization a
recess was taken until o'clock In the
afternoon In order To give the newly elect
ed officers an opportunity 10 be sworn into
the service. AT 2 o'clock the council To
sumed and Kennedy and Collins were ap.
pointed a committee t0 notify the house OF
the organization OF the council, the same
members 10 act as joint committee with
| n like committee from the house TO notify
the governor of the organization OF the leg
islative assembly.
Thompson, of Deer Lodge, moved that a
committee on mileage be appointed. The
motion prevailed, and Thompson, Hof-
man and Olds were appointed
On motion, Conrad and Hatch were ap-
pointed committee ~ walt ON Rev. II. L.
Webb and notify him Of his election.
The rules of the last council were adopt.
ed as the temporary rules for the govern
meDt of the present council, and, on mo.
tion, Browne, Middleton and Thompson. OF
Silver Bow, were appointed n committee
on rules, 10 act also AS a Joint COMMITTEES on
JOINT rules.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-15

Mr.. Thompson has bill prepared for
the creation Of board OF commissioners 10
act as boiler inspectors and examiners OF
engineers. A meeting Of the society Of
stationary engineers was held la Butte re-
Gently, when the bill was prepared. This
board OF commissioners will number three,
10 be appointed by the governor. The men
10 compose the board must have had at
least ten years experience In the business.
All engineers applying for positions must
fast procure certificate from the board
and pay license 0f five dollars year.
The board shall inspect all boilers and the
refusal Of company 10 permit this being
done will be liable 10 fine not exec ceedlng
500. This movement was brought about
by the fatal boiler explosion at the Boston
and Montana concentratOr.
In relation TO gambling II N understood
that some immediate action will be urged,
especially In regard 10 lotteries ana sure
thing games.
A bill will also be introduced to appoint
a commission 10 have the county lines OF
the territory defined. At present many OF
the counties are mixed up In this matter,
which causes regular annual kick as the
assessor gets around.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-15

New York, Jan. I4.-Mrs. Jay Gould
died at her home on Fifth avenue at $50
p. IN. last night. The entire family waited
about the bedside for the end to come. Dr.
Baldwin said that any attempt To prolong
life would be not only useless, but even
almost cruel. There was nothing 10 do
bit watch and wait Mrs. Gould was too
foeble to converse and answered the anxi'
with a simple Eyes" or mo-" Mrs. Gould
was the daughter OF Daniel =. Miller, q
former wholesale grocer OF Brooklyn. Hef
mother Is still living In New York, but be-
ing feeble and over 30 years old, was not
notified Of the death. Arrangements for
the funeral will be completed to-day.
Everything will be- done In the simplest
manner.
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ing been promised, as a political plum,
probably, u y nd, who has quite follow
ing In the city. Kelley has had experience
In legislative bodies. and would have rem
dered valuable assistance.
Chief Clerk Webster Is said 10 possess all
the necessary qualifications for the posi-
tion he secured unless his voice, not OF the
strongest, renders him unfit for the place.
Engrossing and Enrolling Clerk Albright
bas had experience.
The council is a dignihed looking body
OF men and makes creditable showing
The house has mora young men, OF whose
ability more can be told after few days
practice shall have been had.
The session promises 10 be an interest
ing one, and number Of measures OF i'm
p0rtance will be introduced. A bill for the
creation Of Teton county Is one OF the
measures. II Ii the intention TO cut OF
that section OF ChOteau county known as
the Teton and also portion OF Lewis and
Clarke, making Chot au the county seat
The matter will come up In the form Of q
pe,n on from the residents OF Choteau.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-15
EGAN MAY DIE.
Tug Wilson's Victim In Q Very Bad Condition at
Fort Benton.

FORT BENTON, Jan H.-lSpecial 10 the
Independent John Eagan, the man SO
fearfully butchered by Tug Wilson et Big
Sandy station. was brought 10 Benton by
Saturdays Manitoba train and placed In
ST. Clair hospital. Drs. Adams and Atkin-
son say his condition is critical. lie Is not
allowed 10 talk owing TO the stab In the
wlndpipe. Pneumonia has set In. Under
Sheriff Healey found Wilson not far from
the scene OF his crime, having apparently
made no effort 10 escape. The prisor er Is
now In Jail here. He Is powerful young
man, 20 years old, six feet high and muscu-
lar, and could have easily worsted better
man than Eagan with his fists. From the
present outlook the attack on Eagan was n
cold blooded attempt at murder. The hear
ing in Wilson's case was set for to-day, but
will probably be postponed until Eagan's
fate is known. After Wilson's capture he
was taken In Eagan's presence, who fully
identified him as the man who stabbed him.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-15

wAsHIssTos, Jan. 1.-THE Supreme
Court to-day granted the motion TO advance
for hearing the case OF Che ChAe Ping
against th0 United States, and assigned IL
for argument the second Monday In March
This Is the case brought to test the consti-
tutlonallty OF the Scott Chinese exclusion
act. passed by congress last session, In 10
far as the act declares void the return certi-
fieates granted Cinnamon who left the
United states prior 10 the passage OF the
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-15
J.nar,on nasl,. Fan.usll.

vIcKsDUB0, Miss, Jan. H-Jefferson
Davis arrived here last evening. Tonight.
in response 10 a serenade, Davis feelingly
referred to the Mississippi boys, whom be
said he had lived and suffered for. He
closed as follows at II probably the last
time | will see you, but I will die, when
do die, with the thought and feeling that /
have not lived In vain, and with love for
Mississippi that passeth all understand
ing"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-15

NEW YORK. Jan. Hillary Thomp-
son, Of Kngsland, and Frank y Evans, OF
Jersey City, mIddlewelghts, fought most
bloody and brutal battle yesterday. At
the end Of the thirteenth round both were
frightfully battered and had 10 be helped 10
their corners and the fight was declared a
draw. They had fought twice before and
each had won one battle.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-15

sBISGToS, Jan. 1.-THE supreme
court today rendered an opinion dismiss
ing for want Of Jurisdiction the application
for writ Of error In the case OF Geo. w.
Farnsworth, plaintiff, vs.. the Territory OF
Montana. Farnsworth was convicted Of a
violation Of the laws OF Montana territory.
making IL a misdemeanOr for any person
n sell goods as commercial traveller with
out first having secured 4 license.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-15
Bills In Congress.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Ex-senator Dawes
to-day introduced bill for the division OF
the great Sioux reservation In Dakota II
requires the consent Of the Indians to be
obtained 10 the opening OF the reservation
and that the fund arising from the sale OF
the lands shall be held In trust for the SIX
different tribes instead OF being held IN q
lump sum for the whole nation.
Grosyern0r introduced In the house to
day bill substantially similar Ia It's pro.
visions IN the bill introduced by Senator
sherman 10 alter the regulations as to the
times, place and manner Of holding elec.
tlOns for representatives In congress.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-15
The HsytI.n. PAY 10

NEW YORK, Jan. A-Port au- Prince,
Haytl, special: The question Of indemnity
for the seizure Of the HaytIen Republic has
been settled. The amount agreed upon Ia
Sl2O,OO0, Of this $4,000 was paid 10 the
owners OF the steamer. and the balance will
be paid In equal installments March and
June 1.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-15
Andsr,on TO Go 10 Utah

WASHINGTON, Jan. H.-The president
has nominated Thomas G. Anderson, OF
Iowa, TO be associate justice Of the supreme
court OF Utah.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-15
IKE COUNCIL

The caucus nominations Of the republl-
cans went throuhh the council without a
culver yesterday, and the permanent or
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1889-08-22
seneoa News Items.

A correspondent Of tlIo Groenville
Ne,os, writing from Seneca. under, date
OF August 10, says: Y.
Alexander L.. Hunt, recently appointed
postmaster at this place, died this morn
ing, after short illness. Ho was q
young man of steady habits and had
gained tho respect Of all with whom ho
came in contact He leaves young wife
of fourteen, to whom he had been mar
ricd only three wceks.
L. Yancy Sigh and Miss Lizzie Ram
say, Of this place, wero married yester-
day afternoon. Mr.. Sigh is a young
man Of exccllent business habits and
Mrs. Sigh is n popular young lady who
has made quite an enviablo reputation as
teacher in the schools of the county, and
last session in the graded school ut this
place.
Work on tho connecting track at the
oil mill is progressing satisfactorily.
Employment is given to a large number
of hands and teams who would otherwise
be idle. Material for the mill is rapidly
accommodating and will rs rapidly he
placed in the walls.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1889-08-22
A Card.

The success of the Walhalla Female
College largely depends on having a
good male school at this place. There
are several families in the country who
would come here to educate their boys
and girls If wo had a good male school.
Since no effort has been made SO far to
have such a school, l have decided to
associate myself with Prof. Jno. O.
Hicks and Rev. b, M. Pack for the pur-
pose of having a good malc school in our
town. My connection with this school
will not interfere with my work in the
Female College, but will enable me to en-
ploy more teachers than i otherwise
could have done. With an increased
force of teachers we offer superior adj
vantages to our students next session,
IT,, G, REED,
August 20. 1850,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1889-08-22
Roll OF Members OF the Oconee County
Methodist Sunday School Conference,
to be Held Mt Whitmlre's Church,
August 23d, GATH md 25th, 1889.

August 23d, Gath and Goth, 1889.
Walhalla-Rev NJ L Carlisle, D A
Smith, r T Jaynes, Prof III G Reed and
S M VanWyck.
zion-Rev r NJ Allison, w o White and
w NJ Wright.
Double Spring-B Douthit, A p
Crisp and G w Hogscd.
Laurel Springs-W NJ Grail, j w Lee
and G j Phillips.
Wcstminster-Rev r w Barber, j w
Tompkins, r u Pickens, and j II Porter.
Rock Spring-Rev D L Whitaker, Rev
r l. Duflie, N G Mcdonald, Gus Shanklin
and G l. Foster. -
Hopowell-J T. Bryan, F S jenkins and
j j Pickens.
Center--J b Sanders, r NJ Cain and j
w James.
Nazaretll-C G Sanders, j f Ballcnger
and NJ I, Jones.
Z Jones' Chapel-Rev Y B Phillips, j G
Sears, D v Wright and w Knox.
Friendship-B It billiard, ] j Fenncll,
Jr., and d J. Moore.
Scneca-Rey II Pritchard, Rev ] ]
Noyillo, Rev ' Swami, Prof l. Smith
and l. w Jordan.
Fairyew-J r McNIahan, Wm Taylor
and Ransom Thompson.
Whitmirc's-Rev N Wright, A
Perry, A NJ Rochester and W Grant.
Jocassee-J NJ Whitmiro, A r. Whitmire
and Charles Whitmire
SmeltZer-Wade I.,lsk.
Oconee-James Fowler.
Old Pickens-Robert Whitc.