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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-29
MISSOULA'S BIG BLAZE.
Fourteen Buildings Destroyed. tntAliIng
Loss Of Twenty thousand Dollars.

Fourteen Buildings Destroyed. tntsiIIng a
Loss Of Twenty thousand Dollars
MIssouLA, Jan. 2S.-At an early hour
this morning fire broke out In dwelling
occupied by Sallie Lee, a nymph-du-pave
and situated on the western end of Front
street. The buildings adjoining were all
frame and the fire spread rapidly west
ward, consuming In all fourteen buildings,
all OF which were situated on what Is
known as "the row." An effort was made
by the fire department 10 stop the flames,
but owing TO the insufiiciency OF the water
supply and part OF the fire plugs being
frozen, but little could be accomplished
Jim Lees banking and gambling
house was also consumed and
$500 is reported buried beneath the ruins
The loss is estimated at nearly $4,000 with
about $1,000 insurance. The origin Of the
fire is supposed to have been caused by the
dropping Of lamp by Sallle Lee while In
an intoxicated condition. A railroad man
was seriously injured by a fall during the
progress OF the fire. He was taken TO the
hospital, where his Injuries will be cared
far
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-29
Another unfortunats.

BUTTE, Jan. 2S.-ISpecIal to the lndepen-
dentl-A member Of the demi monde living
on Galena street, suicided last night by
taking heavy dose Of strychnlne. Her
body was not discovered until O'Clock
this afternoon. Her name was Maude
Stevens and she had been in Butte for q
number Of years. Her parents are respect
able people who live in ogden. A few
weeks ago her lover, Jimmy Lindley, died
suddenly while being conveyed 10 the hos
pital. and the girl has been In adesp0ndeni
frame Of mind ever since. She was about
"a years of aye
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-29
The East Africa Blll

BERLIN, Jan, 28.-Tbe committee Of the
reIchstag to which was referred the East
Africa bill has approved the bill after strlk-
ing out the clause placing the East Africa
company under the control Of Capt Wiss-
man.
While speaking on the East Africa bill
In the reichstag Saturday, Bsmarck's voice
WAS unusually weak, being almost inaudl-
BILE, except 10 those near him. and gave the
Impression that be was slightly indlsposed.
His references to the cooperation Of Eng.
land with Germany In East Africa caused
. good impression.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-29

WAsBISeToS, Jan. 2s,-The Interstate
Commerce commission has promulgated
an opinion ON the subject Of passenger tar
IN and rate wars. prepared by Chairman
Cooley. The paper narrAtes the facts at
tending the war In passenger rates at St
Louis In October, and also the circum-
stances OF the passenger rate war which
prevailed at Chicago In December, both OF
which were investigated by the commits
sioner. II IL recommended that the inter
state commerce act be 80 amended as
first, 10 define what shall be considered ex
cursi0ns and Communication tickets; second,
10 prohibit all payment Of commissions on
the sale Of tickets for Interstate business
except 20 the regular agents OF the carriers
third, 20 require carriers 10 provide for
speedy and convenient redemption Of nn.
used tickets or coupons. The previous
recommendations In respect 20 amend
ments relating TO joint tariffs and notice,
Of reduction OF rates are renewed.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-29
TELEGRAPHIC BREvITIES.

The birthday OF Emperor William was
generally observed Sunday In Berlin.
The remains OF Congressman Burns were
Inferred at Mora cemetery, St. Joseph. Mo-,
yesterday.
Jack Burgess, the prize fighter, and his
wife are supposed 10 be ON their way TO the
Pacific slope with the proceeds Of $1,000
worth OF diamonds which Mrs. Burgess
stole from her sister, Mrs. Hewitt
Interstate Commerce Commissioners
Cooley and Morrison arrived at Chicago
yesterday on the way 10 ST. Paul To meet
the railway commissioners OF Minnesota.
They are making a quiet investigation OF
railroad matters at Chicago also.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-29
Women VINO Wan, 10 Vote.

WAsHIN0Tos, Jan. 2s.-The house COM
mlttee on Judiciary held special meeting
to-day 10 hear addresses from members of
the Woman's Suffrage association In sup
port OF an amendment 20 the constitution
Of the United States granting the elective
franchise 20 women. Among the speakers
were susan B. Anthony. Elizabeth Beecher
Hooker, Rev. Olympia Brown. Mrs. Colby,
editor of the Woman's Journal, Mrs. Dun.
way, OF Oregon, and others.
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I've. and staxnor i.Ii.a

New YORK, Jan. B.-Henry Ives and
George Staynor were unsuccessful TO day
In their efforts TO induce their friends 20
furnish 100000 ball. They remained In
the sheriff's Office until late In the evening
and were then taken TO the Ludlow street
Jail to pass the night
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-29
"eaby cunning" 4 o,e. m, o.,.

NEw YORK, Jan. % s-The general term
OF the supreme court has handed down a
decision Affirming the verdict OF the dis
trlct court OF $4,000 against the millionaire
coffee merchunt, Chas. Arbuckle. In the
breach Of promise suit brought by thc pret
~ Clara Campbell, Of Ironton, Ohio.
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The West Virginia Contest.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, Jan. &,-The
balloting for United States senator was
kept up In both houses to-day. Dele
gate Shelton alleged an attempt had been
made 10 bribe him ~ vote for the repub-
lican candidate for senator. Much discus
sion followed and acommittee OF inyestlga-
ton was appointed.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-29

Sr. PAUL, Jan. S.-F. J. Marshall, for
merly cashier OF the Northern Pacific Ex-
press company at this city. has been arrest
ed, charged with embezzlement He con-
fessed 70 a shortage OF 81, 800.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-29

Among the arrivals at New York yester.
day were Nellie Grant Sart0rls. Paul Dana
and Madame Scroeder, the prima donna.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-08-20

| NEW YoKK, Aug. 20.--Fire broke outJn
five story tenement ut 305 West 9TH
| avenue, yesterday morning early. Nine
Of the sixty odd occupants lost their lives
The dead are VIM. Clennon, aged So
Years, burned to death Nellie McGeoghan,
~ years OF age, slnothered Mary Wells
81 years old, smothered; Jane Wells, 4
years old, smothered; Thomas Wells, 2
years old, smothered; Bertha Lustig. 4U
years old, burned to death; William Nc
kee, aged Al, burned to death; Jane
jeffrey, aged IS, smotIIered; all unknown
woman, aged 4j years, smothered. The
injured are VIM. Glennon, badly burned
John Glennon, badly burned and injured.
The fire started at an hour when all
the people in the house were sleeping
soundIy. How the fire started is a nlys.
terry, but the restaurant cook is missing,
and it IS fair to presume the accident oc-
CURED %iflle he was making q fira in the
range. Snyder, the keeper Of the res
taurant in which the fire broke out, has
been arrested OIL the suspicion of being
for it.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-08-20
4 EESoCky'' TaEE.

DENVER, Aug. l9,--Word comes iron
Trinidad that not long since man name,
Ackland, painter by trade, caused quite
4 sensation by reporting gold find moi
lar from that city. William Macomber, !
hardware merchant, was prevailed upon
to inspect the claim, for which, upon ex-
animation, he paid $50, 1t now turns
out that Ackland, with the aid Of q shot
gun, had injected few dollars worth Of
free gold' into the claim and added q
little more to the findings when showing
the inspecting party how to "pan" with
the best results. 1t is needless to say
Ackland has shaken Trinidad dust from
his feet and skipped out, leaving Macon-
Der in possession OF the claim, which i
good for what he will shoot into it. The
fraud was discovered by inoing unburned
power in the ground.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-08-20
President StrOng's Position.

The position OF W. B. Strong, as head
OF the Santa Fe- system, is not a particu-
larly pleasant one, according to tine st.
Louis Republic, which contains the fol-
lowing: 'Ihe rumors of President
Strong,s resignation from the Atchson
railroad have been in circulation for some
days and are believed to be not altogeth-
er groundless. The reorganization of the
board of directors left Mr.. Strong nomi-
nally at the head of the company, but in
reality placed director George C. McGoun,
chairman of the board, in the highest
position OF responsibility. Mr.. Strong
has since been little more than a general
manager, with powers somew hat enlarged
from those usually attached to that office.
Perhaps his position might best be de-
fined as that of yice-president and gen.
eraI manager.
1t is understood that the new manage
ment of the Atchson is having q thor
ough and expert examination made of
Atchison's past, of main line finances, OF
the Chicago extension, of the purchase OF
the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe division
and other lines, and that gentlemen
named Phinney and Morrison are assist.
ing the general auditor in his inquiry.
What the object is has not been declared,
but it is presumed to be preliminary to
the preparation of a thorough plan OF re-
organization the coming autumn.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-08-20
CarbonRtes Discovered.

MONTE VISTA, Colo, Aug, 19.--Quite 4
mining excitement is raging here now
over some very fine mineral finds on Cat
creek, eighteen miles southwest of Monte
Vista. The assays so far show chiefly sill.
yer and lead, with some gold and copper.
Large crowds are going out daily from
Monte Vista and stalking claims. A town
has been laid Off and things are decidedly
lively. The carbonates found are said
to be equal to those of Leadyllle and AS
mem
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-08-20
The Law OF the Case.

, LOWELL, Mass, Aug. 17.-Gcn. Benia.
min +. Butler, questioned by reporter,
denied that he had been retained as
prosecuting attorney against Justice Field
and Deputy Marshal Nagle Gen. Butle.
SAYS that he could not be retained in the
case, as he would not act as the prosecut-
ing officer against Justice Field.
Il do not think the law of the case has
been clearly stated in the newspapers, !"
said the general. ''If man is attacked
ana in danger OF his life, he is obliged to
90 to the wall before he can take the life
OF his assailant. 1t is different in the
case OF an officer sent to protect Justice
OF the court. 1t is then left to his iudg-
ment to strike when he fears that the life
OF the judge is in danger from his assail-
ant
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-08-20
Thousands OF Dollars

Are spent every year by the people ofthi.
state for worthless medicines for the cure
OF throat and lung diseases, when we
know that if they would only invest 81 in
Santa Able, the new California discovery
Tor consumption and kindred complaints,
they would in this pleasant remedy find
relief. 1t is recommended by ministers,
physicians and public speakers of the
golden state. Sold and guaranteed by C.
NJ. Creamer at 81 bottle. Three for
$3.50. The most stubborn case of catarrh
will speedily succumb to California Cat-R-
Cure. Six months treatment for 81. BY
mail 81 10.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-08-20

DENVER, Aug. 20.-The News of yester-
day had a special from Lima, Ohio, to the
effect that the New Paragon Oil company
has made the discovery of how to COM
pletely extract the sulphur from the coal
Oil. 10 do this has been the aim of oil
men ever since oil began to be used. and
the fact that the Paragon company, not
Standard company, as they are called,
has realized the chief desire of the oil
world, has created much more of sensa.
ton than the discovery of the elixir of
life, ior the discovery means the speedy
requirement of millions.
The process is said to be OF the simplest
possible character, and the wonder is that
it was not sooner discovered. The Stand
ard people admit that the discovery is the
greatest rival they lave ever had, and
that it the syndicate owning the new gas
the process it will be q heavy 5low to
them.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-08-20
Tho Senators at Boise Ci,v.

BoIsE Cry, Idaho, Aug. 18.-The sem
ate committee on irrigation, composed of
Senators Stewart OF Nevada, Reagan of
Texas and Jones Of Arkansas, arrived
here last night. They were received at
Nampa by Governor Shoup and other
prominent gentlemen, who accompanied
the senators to this city. In the evening
large meeting was held in the opera
house, presided erby Governor Shouu
ana at which addresses were delivered by
the senators and by MniOr Powell
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-08-20
The Price OF "a wife.

OMAHA, Aug. 20.-Henry Mauwcier
an Omaha real estate agent, has brought
suit in justice court against Paul Lam.
brecht, well-to-do farmer of McArdle
precinct, for $45, balance due for getting
him q wife. Manweiler says he was to
get 500 for his services, but only received
70 on the delivery OF the goods.
Lambrect admits employing Manweiler
on this delicate mission and that he mar
rled the girl Manweiler secured for him,
hnt maintains that the price is exor-
bitant.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-08-20
Suit for &25. 600 600

~ Topeka, Aug. 20.--The Metropolitan
Trust company OF New York has begun
suit IN the United States court here against
the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific and
the Chicago, Kansas & Nebraska com
panies asking judgment for $25, 900 900
and the foreclosure Of a mortgage on the
latter road. Nearly $4,000 ,00J interest,",
1t is alleged, remains unpaid. The debt
was incurred in the construction bv the
kock Island of its branches west of Kan
sas City.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-08-20

LONDON, Aug. 2O.-Another royal mar
riage will be celebrated in Buckingham
palace in the near future the betrothal
OF the Princess Victoria, the second
daughter of the prince and princess OF
Wales, to the son and heir of Lord Ca
dogan, who is very rich and member
OF the government. The prospective
bridegroom came of age only last month.
tie will be able to offer the princess
what promises when completed to be
the most magnificent of the modern
houses in England. OF the three prin-
cessess, Victoria is by far the cleyerest.
She is just 2l years of age and for sew
eral years past attended to most of her
mothers correspondence. If she were
thrown on her own resources, as would
be the case probably should revolution
take place, she would make her way in
the world if only as telegraph clerk.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-08-20
CONDENSED NEWS.

Nine. Patti will visit Mexico and Cali
fornia this winter.
The 18th annual tournament of the
Colorado and Wyoming fremens associa.
ton began in Denver to-day.
Rev. Spurgeon writes to the newspapers
to say that he will sign petition for the
release of Mrs. Maybrick, and will COM
mend to his congregation in London the
adyisability Of following his example.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-08-20

DENVER, Aug. 20.-Hiram Evarneld
met with q serious accident here. He
was trimming trees at the corner of 23d
and Champa streets and by some strange
accident sawed off the limb to which he
was holding. Having no support he was
precipitated to the ground and fell upon
his back upon the flag sidewalk. His
back is permanently injured.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-08-20
Prohibition Sans.

Sioux FALLS, Aug. 20.-The Revs. Sam
Small and Sam Jones will open their cam.
paign against the liquor interests in Soutl,
Dakota to-day. They have been engaged
by the Prohibition campaign committee
Tor forty days, and, according to the terms
OF the contract, they will deliver two adj
dresses each day in favor of prohibition.
They are expected todraw large audiences.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-08-20

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Aug. 1S.-The 1O3d
anniversary of the birth OF David Croc-
kett was celebrated yesterday at his
birthplace. Speeches were made by Gov.
Taylor, Congressman Alf. Taylor, Z.
Mells, OF OHIO, and Col. Il. II. Crockett,
q grandson OF the old backwoodsman
Immense crowds were present and fund
was started to build monument.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-08-20
Pleaded Not GulItN.

.PtrrsBURG, Pa, Aug, 20,-The solicitor
Tor the south Fork Fishing aud unntin,
rlub has filed plea OF not guilty in tho
allegations made by the Johnstown SUI
terers against the club through bill in
equity filed some weeks since. This has
the effect of placing the case upon issue
on the docket, and the case will now
come on jury trial in its turn. The filing
OF this plea was done voluntarily and
shows the defendants are anxious to
have matters settled.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-08-20
Important Consolidation,

OMAHA, Aug. 20.--An official circular
has been issued at Burlington & Missouri
headquarters announcing tile fact that the
Denver, Utah. + Pacific have consolidated
with the Burlington & Missouri. The
jurisdiction of the officers of the Burlng-
ton q Missouri will be extended over the
new division and several changes will be
made in the operating department. L. M.
Fouts, formerly general manager Of the
newly acquired branch, will remain in
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-08-20
The Treasures Must Stay.

BERLIN, Aug. 20.--Signor Crisp, en-
colraged from Berlin, has sent the Of
ticlals of the Vatican private hints that
the Italian Government would not permit
the Papal treasure or Vatican art objects
to leave Rome. 1t could not prevent the
Pope's personal departure, but the con-
tents of the Vatican must remain.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-08-20
The President at Cincinnati.

DEER PARK. Md, A1g. 20.-A commit
tee from the Cincinnati chamber OF com
merce waited upon the president vester-
day. lie promised to attend reception
to-morro" noon in the new chamber of
commerce. The president leaves here to-
night and will arrive at Cincinnati
wednesday morning and take special
at 4 p. N. for indianapolis,
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-08-20

charge of the new division with the title.
OF superintendent, while f. K. Standish,
auditor aud treasurer, will be assigned to
other duty and the work hitherto per
formed by him will be attended to by J.
q. Taylor, treasurer and auditor, at Oma-
ha. The acquisition of the line, it is said,
will afford the Burlington better facilities
for securing western business, especially
in the matter Of bullion shipments.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-08-20

New YORK, Aug. 20.-The Northern
Pacific railroad directors have received
the proposition from Mr.. Willard for a
$l60, 100000 consolidated mortgage, but
deferred consideration thereof until to-
morrow, when special meeting will be
hold
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-08-20
The American Wizard

PARIS, Aug. 20.-Special envoy of King
Humbert, of Italy, has presented Thomas
A. Edison with insignia of q grand officer
of the crown of Italy. Edison thus be-
comes a count and his wife 4 countess.
Edison had an interview with President
Carnot yesterday.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-08-20
Commander Warmers Keno,t.

KANSAS Cry, Mo-, Aug. 2O.-Com-
mander in Chief Warner, G. A. r., has
completed his report for the past year,
which will be submitted to the milwaukee,
encampment. The report shows total
membership of 4l3,229, an increase OF
80, ,0l2 members during the year.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-08-20
Rio Grande Western Rails,

SALT LAKE, Aug 19.-The Rio Grande
Western has distributed broad gauge rails
as far north as Pennington on the road to
Ogden, and has had an AIDING machine
at work notching the ties for them.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-08-20

CHICAGO, Aug, 20,--W. L. Sherman
and p. G. kaufman, of Portland, Ore,
are in the city with private exhibition OF
Oregon products. 1t will be exhibited at
various points east then returned here,
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-08-20
1eIegraphic Tid|iingS
WASHINGTON MATTERS.
IMPORTANT PENSION RULING.

+ WAsnINGToN, Aug. 20.-Asst. Sec. Bus
sey rendered an important pension deci.
sion yesterday, He rescinds rule No. l35,
made by Commissioner Black September
4, 1885, and oyerrules the opinion OF Ex-
| Asst. Sec. Hawkins IN the same case,
that "dishonorabIe discharge from service
operates as bar to pension" He also
holds that rule No. l35 was an erroneous
Interpretation of the stature granting PEN
sions to the soldiers of the late war for
disabilities incurred i'll line of duty and
declares that the character of soldiers
discharges can not affect their claim for
pensions on account OF such disabilities
He holds that dshonorable discharge is
penalty for specific ofense against the
service, for which soldiers may be pun
shed, but that the penalty can not in
clude nor relate to a claim for pension
based upon disability. The two things
are held to be wholly distinct and not
governed by the same legal considerations.
The law does not deprive dishonorably
soldiers of pension. This
resto es the practice of the department
previous to Gen. Blacks ruling.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-08-20
CAPITAL NOTES.

The forthcoming annual report of the
commissioner of the general land Office
VIII show among other things that there
have been patents issued for coal lands
covering II ,096 acres, principally in Colo
rado. Swamp land patents were issued
during the year to the amount OF 259, ,72l
acres, the largest quantities being located
IN the following named states: Arkansas,
l40,97u acres; Oregon, 72,270; Minnesota,
A l72, and Iowa, 1856.
The secretary OF the treasury has ap-
pointed John d. Popham, OF Virginia, to |
he special inspector OF customs for duty
on the isthmus of Panama, at q salary OF |
$1,000 per annum, vice Robert NJ. lien
ry, dismissed, to take effect September l5.
Prof c. II. Gilbert, who has acted as
chief naturalist of the United States fish
commission steamer, Alhatross, on the
Pacific coast since January |, has arrived
at this city to work up the results of the
cruise. Prot. Gilbert is from the unver-
olty OF Cincinnati, and has lately received
the appointment ofprofessor OF zoology at
the university OF Bloomington. Ind.
Acting Postmaster General Clarkson has [
had conference with Assistant Secretary
Bachelor at the treasury department ;
toout the settlement OF government rates
or treasury department telegraphic dis i
patches. Mr.. Bachelor is authority for ,
he statement that modus vivendi has
)een agreed upon, but he refuses, at the s
equest OF the postmaster general, to
make public any ofthe details.
The commissioner of pensions has is
med instructions to the chiefs of divisions a
Il the pension bureau directing them )
lereaiter not TO take up for consideration |
ny claim for rerating OF pension that is h
mbodied in a declaration for an increase \
/ pension. Such rerating claims, the p
Commissioner says, must he made sepa- Il
ately, and must state with particularly Il
hat ratings the pensoner believes to be h
Inadequate and unjust, the grounds on a
,hlch he bases such belief, and what he t
laims with regard to such rating. This
ew rule OF procedure, he directs, shall
pply to alt cases now on file.