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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1889-11-30
KINGS.

Great CONSERVATION was recently
caused in the streets of Lismore by a
man Of the laboring class rushing
through the thoroughfares bareheaded.
entering shops, and assaulting every
one who came in his way in a most
violent manner. In public house he
threw pint at the barmaid who had a
most miraculous escape. In another
public house he attacked the proprietor
kicked him severely, and wounded him
in the head Several people ran to the
police barrack for protection, and police
ran to Main street, where they found the
man rushing hither and thither assault
ing every one he met and people run
ming in all directions and closing their
doors. The police succeeded. after a
desperate struggle, in bringing him to
the barrack. Later in the day he was
sent to the Waterford Asylum. The
man was taken suddenly mad while at
breakfast, and the people in the house
had a narrow escape. His name has
not transpired
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uNNEGAN AND MALLOY:
ANTRIM.

William Nicholl, q school teacher. re
siding at Ahogiil. made almost deter
mined attempt to commit suicide short
time since. For some time past he had
been noticed as acting queerly, and it
eliminated in his trying to cut his
throat with a piece of glass, ia which
he partly succeeded.
During a recent storm a vessel was
seen by the people of Portrush In great
danger off the Skerries. The life boat
was launched and manned by gallant
crew and made for the Skerries, but
unfortunately upset and the following
brave fellows persisted in the waves:
Mr.. Grills, William McAlister, and
William McNeill.
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new ind sery has ba.I Il sts,ftt,.l ana il
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Tanning " 1Elsl ~ luI stLis .
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Lord Fitzgerald died ION Oct. is. in
Dublin, aged 73 years. Ho served sue
cessjyely as Soliclror-G General and At
torney-G eneral for Ireland during the
years Of 1852 and 1860 He afterwards
served as Judge Of tue Queens Bench,
and III 1882 resigned. when he was ap
pointed Lord Of Appeal in Ordinary.
It was Lord Fllz gerald who had the
honor OF passing sentence upon Luby.
.O'Leary, Klckhau. Rosa and other
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MAYO.

At the recent meeting of the West.
port G Guardians the Master reported that
two tramps entered the house in very
scant costumes, one was clothed in a
shirt and the other had a pants. They
refused to leave the workhouse until
they got clothes. When they were
presented to the Guardians the Master
thought to envelop them in some old
canvas. but they indignantly threw it
aside, and appeared much in the style
of the King of Abyssinia, who when in
full dress wore pair Of shoes and an
umbrella. They were sent to Jail for
two months. What will be done with
them when they come out if they are in
the same state? The Guardians are in a
fix.
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QUEENS.

eSit 49,
At Bally linan Sessions recently Robt.
Shortall. Mrs. Shortall and their two
soma. Thomas and Robert, all Of Talla-
GILMORE. we're summoned By q sheriff's
Ebaillff, Alexander Roberts. of thy, for
having assaulted him and his two assis-:
tant baillffs, James Carroll and James
Burke, Will "a utiDg . decree against
them. oberts and his assistants
proved to- have been assaulted while
discharg ing their duties on the occasion
ii question, Ind bean attacked
with stick, shoYels and pokers. Mrs
sShortalI tore ttlle warrant ont off Snis
hand and afetter Hing him q pieces
|lgsksd B him & q Il III eIutholIlit 1rhe
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CLARE.

On Oct. l6, at the Kilrush Quarter
Sessions, before County Court Judge
Kelly, numerous rent DEGREES and eject
ments were granted against tenants on
the properties of Mr.. Grove, Mr.. STAG.
poole, General Stewart, Colonel White
ana others. In most of the cases the
tenants made no defense, while In others
ON Colonel Whites propertY-time
was given for instruments and stay of
execution.
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The annual meeting Of the Navan
Town Commissioners was recently held
and the following were present: Messrs.
Patrick McNannara, Thomas Reilly,
William Lawlor, Peter Finnegan, Mi
chael Rogers, Luke Smyth, John Spicer,
Edward Crinnion, Patrick Sheridan,
and John McKeeve. Messrs. Thomas
Reilly, Peter Finnegan and Michael
Rogers beng newly elected Commits
siOners made their declaration in ac-
cordxnce with the statute and took their
seats at the Board. William LaWlor
presided, and on the motion Of Patrick
Sheridan Luke Smyth was reelected
Chairman. .5s5 s
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MEATH.

The Old Castle Guardians were re-
Gently served with an eviction otice by
the Marquis Of Headford Of his intention
to evlct Pat and James Donohue, of
Edenburg.
The Helena independent., 1889-04-17
ob.er,ed the Day.

GREAT FALLS, April l5.-lS Special to the
independent l-ArbOr day was cOmmem.
GRATED here by planting trees. In the even
lng meeting was held, aud Mayor Gibson
WAS cht IN president Messrs. Timothy
Collins, a. 4. Rolfe, Dr Fairfield and
Jerry Collins vice presidents and Major
ODwyer secretary. Governor Leslie's
arbor day proclamation WAS read by Col
onel j. &. Mcknight Charles NJ. Webster,
EsQ, delivered an eloquent and appropriate
GRAFTON on the Importance OF the day, and
It's energetic observance by the people Of
North Montana. The exercises were In
terspersed with excellent music by the
Germ ana Davenport silver cuTnet band.
General Emigration Agent GrOat, Of the
Northern Pacific, and 4. V. SmAlley, OF
the Northwest Magazine, have been exam
lining the mineral and agricultural re-
sources here They left to-day for Helena
aud ST. Paul.
The Helena independent., 1889-04-17
NEW MINING DISTRICT.

Quartz Rich in Gold, silver and Copper
Pound In Jefferson County.
A new mining district has been discov-
cred in Jefferson county, twelve miles
from Pony and about thirty-eight miles
southeast OF Boulder, which has created
considerable excitement fireplace where
mineral was discovered Is said TO be fine
farming country and bears no Indications
OF quartz. The discoveries are Michael
Gilmore and james Keeton, both old pros
pcctors, who feel they have fortune with
In their grasp. While walking through
the country they observed a cropping
Of quartz from foot 20
four feet in width. By prying
a pick in the ground nearly
foot from the grass roots, ore was
found that looked very rich In copper and
silver. The spot was further excayated,
and they were surprised 10 ind gold bear.
ing quartz. A Assays made from the latter,
show lg2 ounces OF GOLD and seven ounces
uf silver. This is maryeluusly rich, being
Equal 10 s3hf7 per ton. The two pros
prctOts have made seven locations, the one
with the rich ore being called the Parnell.
since the discovery tunnel has been run
IA about twenty feet and when In fifty
ieet Il is expected To cut the vein. Another
claim called the Gilmore has been devel-
uped somewhat, in which genuine ochTe
ore las been found six feet from the surface.
The lodges In the district pitch 10 an angle
ul forts five degrees, running north and
south. Since the news 0f this discovery
has been made known many pr0spectOrs
have rushed 10 the scene, many striking
out before they knew the location Of the
ind, but the fact that such place existed
WAS slillcient a. spur them 10 action.
The Helena independent., 1889-04-17
THE BATTLE OF DEssALINEs.


onIcial Report of the Decisive Engagement
ia UaytL
NEW YORK, April l6-Charles Preston,
son OF the Haytien minister who Iepre-
sents Legitlme's government in New York,
has just returned from the seat Of war In
Hayti. lie brought Port au Prince news
10 April 4. Gen. ST. Fleurhaue, OF Legi-
times army, has captured Lartibonlte and
Ia threatening GOnalnes and ST. Marie
Seven hundred refugees came 10 bim for
protection. The capture of Illppolyte1s
stronghold, DessAlines, Ia thus officially de-
scribed: "At6 O'Clock In the morning Gen.
Dardignac attacked the formidable fort
near Passa Roche, two miles from Dessal-
Ines. After terrible hight, lasting four
hours, they dislOdged the enemy. Beglti-
mites left two wounded and hvt dead
Among them was Gen. BayaTd. At II
o'clock a division " Gen. DErdiRnac was
at the doors Of DesEallnes, awaiting the
division Of Husset IN order t0 continue
operations. That division, after terrible
conflict, arrived At O'Clock, and at 4 the
enemy left the stronghold and the divisions
entered the impfegnable fortress " Des-
salines. This battle cost the rebels ~ dead,
lS3 wounded and lO3 prisoner. This
Il regarded as decisive In favor Of Legi'
tinpH
The Helena independent., 1889-04-17
IMPORTANT MINING DEAL.
The Minah Mine to Change Hands for a
Valuable Consideration.

The Minah Mine to Change Hands for a
Valuable Consideration.
1t is reported that T., l.. SchOnenberg,
the mining operator who has been In Hell
ena for some time but lett recently for
New York, has about concluded deal by
which the well known Minah mine, located
near Wickes' will become the property Of a
syndicate composed of London and New
York capitalists, for consideration of
S6iO,OOO which is 10 be paid to the Minah
Consolid ated Mining company of which j..
o. Brlscoe, of this city, is president and
general manager and the principal owner.
The mine has been thoroughly examined
by Mr.. Schoneberg, and the fact that such
n price Is to be paid for il is the best eyi.
dence Of It's merit The Minah Is a silver lead
proposition which was bought by its pres
ent owners few years ago for S6O,000. II
paid for itself In six months, and the ex-
tensive development executed upon IL dem
OnstTates that II Is richer than ever The
future plans OF the new owners are not
known but II Is said they will expend con
siderable money for reduction plant TO
be erected ON the ground,
The Helena independent., 1889-04-17
M0NTANA'S MINES.
Glowing Reports From the Coal
Fields at Rocky Fork---High
Grade Fuel.
Shares OF the Superior Company
Listed on the ST. Louis
Stock Exchange.
The Minah Mine Said 10 Have been sold
to London and New York
Parties.

j. l.. Plat, one Of the principal stock
holders In the Rocky Fork Coal company,
was In the city yesterday. When lie was
met by IA lNDETENDtNT reporter be- was
showing party of friends afew specimens
OF coal from the Rocky Fork field Tins
coal Is remarkably reslnous la It's qualities,
layers OF clear resin running through the
blocks oi coal at intervals, and this ignites
readily, even from burning match.
"How much coal are you producing al
the present time y was asked.
1--WE are doing very little just now," re-
piled Mr., platt, "but we have $500 square
yards opened % and are prepared 10 take
out /, ,0O0t0ns daily. All We are waiting
Tor ID the railroad which is 70 transport The
coal for us, and that wt are assured Will DE
ready 10 begin business between The Isl
and lOth Ot next month
"Mherp do you expect 10 ind your pTn-
clpal market for coal ~ The reporter asked.
''Well, the Northern Pacific railroad
will be a large consumer, Al present that
company Is using coal mined IN Prnnsyl-
wanna and unlO9ded upon MS docks AL
Duluth after a long railroad and water
haul, and which has ~ br transported al
great expense over the length ~ The
Northern Pacific Itself. Actual tests uii-
ger The direction oi officials Of the company
have shown that The Rocky Fork coal *
GELS the Pennsylvania coal IN stealnlng
qualities. and II has been demonstrated
tnAt one ton al the Montana article Will
serve 10 steam "A locomotive one mile fur
thrr thau tap same quantity Of Pcnnsyl.
yaua coal such as ~ now being used On
the engines ut The Northern Pacific rail-
road Al engines between Fargo and
Missouh VIII burn our coal"
"What arr the points Of superiority
claimed for Rocky Fork coal 90
"Our cual Is exceedingly c0mbuslible
The resinuus quality you have noticed
demonstrates that. 10 makes but per
cent oi ash, which Is wonderfully small
proportion tvrn as compared with the best
coal mined In the east, where 10 per cent
OF ash Is The rule. Another point Oi superb
ority lhe Rocky Fork coal possesses Is It's
freedom from sulphur, which viii BE- D high
recommendation Tor its adoption IN stnelter
furnaces There is only trace ut sulphur
IN the cOmbustlun-abOut one fourth of !
pei cent | believe
"l. 900 tons day about the capacity of
your mine - the reporter asked.
"By 10 means replied MIR. Platt "The
capacity is practically unlimited. merely
mentioned 200 tons a day because that Is
as much as the railroad eat handle for
some time 10 come. When transportation
facilities Increase we can READILY supply
5000 tons n day for any length OF tune"
A representative Of the Rocky Fork and
Cooke City railroad confirmed Mr.. Platta
statement regarding the completion OF the
road 10 the coal field. The work of bal
lasting the track Is being pushed, and
trains viii he running regularly not later
than nay TO-
The Helena independent., 1889-04-17
PERSONAL.

Dr Ernest Cruicher Of Great Falls Is In
town.
j. W. Ponsford, Of Bozeman, is In the
city,
Max lleberleln came in from Wickes yes
tcrdAy.
e. Edwards, Of Bozeman, Is registered at
the Grand Central
Agent j. A. Lewis, Of the Union Pacific
Is in town from Butte.
W. T. Jordan and wife, Of Denver are
guests OF the Cosmopolitan.
Charles Martlnson and Miss Nina John
son. Of Marysyille, are In the city.
sam Robertson. the urbAne editor Of the
Boulder sentinel, arrived In Helena yester'
day.
place to-day at 10 O'Clock al the Catholic
church.
Samuel Bund0ck and George |. Lem
port, Of Billings, are In the city on busi-
ness
Mr. l.. Rutherford and wife and Miss
Halliday, of Missoula, are ia the city visit
ing friends.
w. H. Parker will be clerk Of Chief JUS
tice Blake lie has not been appointed as
vet but he WILL
j. W. llagan and wife, Of New York,
and J. l.. Plat and wife, Of Iowa, are
guests at the Grand Central.
j. NJ. Foster, proprietor Of the St Nicbo-
las hotel at Butte, was visitor 10 the capl-
tai yesterday and leaves this morning.
Dr. |. w. Cowden and daughter, OF Rock
Island. ILL.,, are at the Grand Central and
Will remain few days 10 see the city.
benjamin Webster is the governors pri.
yate secretary. benjamin was chief clerk
of the house OF representatives Of the six
teenth legislature.
Billy Semper the well known pitcher Of
the lleena's In lsSs, Is home again. lie Is
looking we'll and is ready 10 engage In any
| ball combat
| j. H. Rickards and Rev. q. NJ. Snyder ar
rived In the the city yesterday on business
connected with the Methodist college and
leave for home this morning.
l.. G. Fyhrie and James A. Lockhart,
prominent business men OF Dillon, arrived
In the city yesterday To see how their fel-
lOw-t0wnsman, Governor Il. +. White,
looks In the gubeTnatOrial chair.
The Helena independent., 1889-04-17
A Thief Ransacks a Room In the Hermann
Block.

A Thief Ransacks n Room In the Hermann
Block.
A bold robbery occurred between II a.
N. and 5 p. IN. yesterday at the Hermann
block. During the afternoon as W. A.
Fraser, an occupant OF one of the rooms,
entered his apartment he behed his trunks
turned upside down, the bureau drawers
open and the floor strewn with clothes.
Mr.. Fraser is champion sprinter, and had
several valuable trophies OF his skill. lie
Immediately searched for these, but they
had disappeared. Several silver cups were
left, but two gold medals, two silver
medals, one maltese silver cross, one hunt
ing case watch, silver medal from the
Canadian government for gallant services
In the Riel rebellion, and several articles OF
less value were taken. The locks on the
trunks had been pred from their fasten-
ing and II was evident the robbery was
done In hurry. The police were notified
and one young fellow named GOdby was
arrested on suspicion. but no trace Of the
stolen articles could be found. Each Of
the medals bear Fraser's name. lie has
only been here short time, coming from
Canada, and deeply regrets the loss OF his
trophies.
Godby, the man arrested for the theft
claims to be a victim. Some time ago he
was arrested by Officer kuDtz and taken Io
Jail where he was searched. The prisoner
alleges that he was roughly handled by the
officer and struck In the face, but this the
officer claims was an accident
Take look at Fred Gamers show win
dows; they are models OF elegance and
style.
The Helena independent., 1889-04-17
WANTED TO KILL HER.
A Man with Big Pistol Calls on His Wife
with EVIL Intent.

A Man with Iiig Pistol Calls on His Wife
with Evil Intent.
Billy Morris, a well.known character, was
arrested last night at his wife's residence
on Bridge street Morris and his wife have
not lived very happily together, aud about
year age separated. lie went TO ranch
Ing and owns farm at Rock Creek, about
forty five rnlles from Helena. Kitty Morris,
his wife. is at present employed at the
Coliseum. Yesterday Billy Morris rode into
town and about o'clock in the evening
went 10 pay his wife visit. She, having
heard OF his arrival In the city, feared q
meeting with him, and had friend stay
within reach when her husband should
call. When he arrived at the house Kitty
refused him admittance. He told her he
wanted money, and would have II, and
then he would leave her. She refused, and
Morris tried to break down the door.
About the time he had mashed in two
panels an officer, who had been sent for,
arrested and took Billy In charge. lie had
big pistol In his pocket, and the woman
says he would have killed her had he
effected an entrance. Morris will have a
hearing before Judge Sanders this morn
ing.
The Helena independent., 1889-04-17

into the water. Mr.. Benson made a yigor-
ous effort 10 rescue them, but was carried
under and drowned.
Mr.. Benson was much respected aud
widely known old timer In this section.
lie was formerly In the dairy business with
Lepley x Austin. Then he leased Hand of
Robert Vaughn and finally engaged In
Tanching with Mr.. Mclver. lie had a good
ranch, well stocked with cattle and horses.
lie was a Sc0tchman and was well known
IN this town.
day. IL lay in the river near the two
horses, which were also drowned. MI
Benson was unmarried.
This Is the third death by drowning that
has occurred In the same locality ia little
more than year.
The Helena independent., 1889-04-17
For Accommodation OF Helena People.

For the accommodation Of Helena people
who wish 10 20 TO Marysville and Jay
Gould and return the same day, the Mon
tana Central Railway company, will, com
mencing Tuesday, April 10Th, run an extra
passenger train between Helena and
Marysvile. Train No. 10 will leave Hell
ena at 1880 and arrive at Silver (Junction
for Jay Could at s05 n. M, arrive at
Marysville at s.35 n. m. Train No. will
leave Marysville at S:55 a. m. Leave Silver
at q:2i n. IN. arrive at Helena at 10 a. m.
Train No. q will leave Helena at 3:S5 p. m,
arrive at Silver 4:l7 p. ~, arrive at Marys-
Vile at 447 a. m. Train No. . will leave
Marysville at $50 p. m, leave Silver q p. m.
arrive at Helena at 6:35 y. m. This ar
rangement will give passengers hours at
Marysyille and hours at Jay Gould.
The Helena independent., 1889-04-17

Arbor day was observed to some extent
in Helena. On the west side number Of
trees were planted, particularly at the res
licences OF Samuel Word and x.Goy. Car
penter. A tree was 10 have been planted
at the west side school, but II is understood
that owing 10 n confusion In dates that the
tree planting will be done on Friday with
great eclat, In which all the children will
participate.
The Helena independent., 1889-04-17
An Instructive En,ertainmen,

The entertainment given at the Catholic
cathedral last night for the benefit of the
Sisters of the Good Shepherd was well at.
tended and proved very entertaining and
instructive. The stere0pticOn views in
cluded scenes from every civilized land.
the description Of each given By Rev. l.. b.
PAlladinO proving HIM 10 be very able
and learned person. lnterspersed with the
lecture the choir sang melodies peculiarly
appropriate 10 each view.
The Helena independent., 1889-04-17
shot His sister.

BIEMINGHAN, Ala, April GA special
from Warrior reports sad tragedy at
Reeds Gap, near that place. -Four young
men called to see Miss Livingstone; her
brother objected 10 one Of the visitors and
went of and got a pistol. When he en-
tered the room he fired at one whom he
supposed was the Objectionable young
man, but who turned out 10 be his sister.
The ball struck her In the cheek and
lodged at the base Of the brain. The at
tending physician says she will die. Young
Livingston Ia said 10 have been drunk. lie
ID still at large.
The Helena independent., 1889-04-17
New Hall for the Encore Club.

The Encore club has completed nego-
tiaions for the renting OF the third floor OF
the Helena Steam Power and Lighting
company's new building, at the corner OF
Park and Sixth avenues. and work on .the
building will now be pushed more rapidly
10 have the new hall neatly finished and
furnished with movable chairs, so that IL
may be- used for all the purposes OF the
club. A stage will be constructed, upon
which such Operatic performances as the
club may hereafter undertake may be- suit.
ably presented. The club will pay year
The Helena independent., 1889-04-17

Quite eommotion was created In the
vicinity Of the Sisters hospital about Z
o'clock last evening by the report OF five
pisto. shots. In few seconds n couple OF
hundred people had gathered near the
place expecting 10 see some one bathed In
gore, but they were disappointed. The
cause Of the racket was that man who
had arrived at the hospital for treatment.
on being assigned room, exhibited re-
vOlyer, the appearance Of which one 0f the
sisters did moi like and upon learning IL
was loaded She asked the man 10 empty IL,
10 prevent any accident. And he did
empty IL in true western fashion, by raising
a window ana dischaTgiDg it,
The Helena independent., 1889-04-17
Mid,Ilaton IL Free.

OTTAWA, Ont, April l6.-Ilenry Middle
ton ~ free to marry again, his bill for di-
yorce having passed In the senate to-day.
The bill was prepared year ago, but II
did not come up Tor hearing until the
present time. The respondent did not
offer any defense. She Is said 10 be- la
California with Mr.. Hamilton, bank
clerk. Middleton Is a nephew OF Gen. Sir
Frederick Middleton.
The Helena independent., 1889-04-17

The Spokane Falls racing association has
prepared an interesting programme for
their meetings Of the coming season. Their
summer meeting will be for three days,
July 3, and g. For the fall meeting, be-
ginning Sept. % and lasting six days,
IS 600 in purses have been hung up. En-
tries for the Running stakes and Derby
stakes close June l.