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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10
FREIGHT DEP. 'uED,
The Montana Union Suffers a
Heavy Loss by Fire at
Butte.
Estimated that the Damage Will
Be Not Less Than
100000.
James French slashes a Femoral Artery
and Bleeds to Death at Townsend
Desp0ndent and Weary.

BUTTE, May 9.-[Speoial.]-A fire broke
out in the freight depot of the Montana
Union railroad at this placelabout 8 o'clock
this morning. When first discovered by
the conductor of an incoming freight train
the flames had already filed the whole in
terror of the building, and by the time the
fremen could reach the scene nothing was
left for them but to save the surrounding
buildings. The flames spread so rapidly
that only portion of the books and papers
in the Office could be saved. A large
quantity of freight of all descriptions was
stored in the building and all was lost. No
fire had been in the depot the day before
and no one was known to be in it that
night. This fact, together with the fact of
the explosion of large oil tank early after
the fire started, caused general belief that
it was the work of incendiaries. Owing to
the loss of papers it is impossible to give
any accurate estimate of the loss at this
time, but the lowest estimate given is $40,
600.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10
A Thief Of Pious nIien.

ST. LOUIS. May 9.-Henry Kunolt, presi-
dent of the singing society of st. Matthew's
Evangelical church and director of the
Young Mems Christian association, was
shot and killed last night while he and a
confederate were fleeing from carpenter
shop which they tried to rob. The proprie-
tor of the shop, George Staltkamp, was
awakened by their efforts to break in and,
running down with his shotgun. called on
them to halt. They ran and he fred. One
fell dead and the other escaped. The body
was taken to the morgue, and this morning
identified as that of kunolt. He had been
married only five months and stood high in
the estimation Of acquaintance. His wife
is Frustrated with grief.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10

CHICAGO, May ga dispatch from Denver
tonight announced the arrest OF DIR. Meyer
and wife on request of the Chicago author
tiles. 1t is learned here that Never is
wanted for extensive insurance swindles.
He has had sensational career in Chicago.
At one time he was accused of poisoning
patient, Henry Geldeman, well-to-do cit
zen, the alleged object being to secure
Geldeman's money. Coupled with this was
gossip of Meyer playing the role of Lo-
thario to Geldeman's wife. Following the
death Of her husband she married Meyer,
but they soon separated. The woman now
under arrest with Meyer is understood to be
another wife. daughter of G. q. Dressell,
an aged gentleman whose life, il is alleged,
has been insured in the Ger
mania company, of Chicago, for
ing bogus Dressell for examination.
Meyer was consulting physician for the
Germania company, and since unearthing
the Dressell fraud it is asserted a number
of other cases Of like nature have come to
light. The Chicago police had long hunt
for the doctor.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10
Claassen's Trial.

NEW York, May 9.-The trial of Peter j.
Claassen, ex-president of the Sixth National
bank, under an Indictment charging him
with embezzlement, misappropriation and
making false entries, began before Judge
Benedict in the United States circuit coult
to-day. The witnesses were Charles H.
Leland, from whom Claassen bought u
controlling interest in the bank, and who
afterward purchased his stock back; CASH
ier Andrew Colson, of the Sixth National
bank, who told of Claassen's transactions
with the brokers, Pell, Wallace u Co., and
Bank Examiner Hepburn. The latter told
how he discovered that the securities Of the
bank were missing and the subsequent re-
coyery of portions of them.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10
Victory for the Standard Company.

New YORK, May 9.-In 1856 George Rice,
an oil refner, well known by his long liti-
CATION against the Standard oil trust, pur-
chased from I. b. Mallaby, certificate of
five shares in the trust. He asked the
trust to issue for it a new certificate in his
own name, that he should have all rights
and privileges, etc. The trust refused on
the ground that he secured shares only to
harass and annoy. He brought suit and
some time ago the special term of the su-
preme crout rendered decision ordering
the Standard oil trust to make the transfer
as requested. To-day the general term of
the supreme court reversed this order, hold
ing that the transfer is at the discretion of
the trust.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10
Dry Dock Opened.

New YoRK, May 9.-The formal opening
of the new dry dock of the Brooklyn navy
yard took place this afternoon. large
delegation from Washington and Balti-
more was present to witness the trial, as
were also many citizens. It required an
hour to fill the dock, and when the
caisson was removed to admit the passage
of the monitor Puritan, she was slowly
pushed forward and foated within. The
caisson was then replaced and the dock
pumped dry. At the conclusion of the cere-
monies there was luncheon. The cost of
the dock to the government was 81, ,O0O 600.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10
Killed His Enemy,

CoLDwArER, Kan., May 9.-Dr. F. w.
Prichard and s. NJ. Miles, an attorney,
met ut crossing and became engaged in
quarrel as to which should be given the
most room to pass. Prichard was thrown
into the mud. The men came to blows,
which ended with Miles hitting his
opponent with a revolver, telling him
to the ground. Prichard died Yesterday
afternoon. Miles fed the town and posse
was organized and are in pursuit, but at a
late hour he had not been overtaken. DR..
Prichard leaves wife and two children.
Enmity has existed between the two men
for some time, SO their friends say, on ac-
count of the killing of Town Marshal
Murphy by DR.. Sombert. Miles was a
strong friend of Sombert and Prichard took
up the Murphy case.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10
Taken From the Water.

SHREVEPORT, La, May 9.-The New Haven
with relief committee arrived last night
from Black and Docley bayous. They give
a narrowing description of the condit ion
of the people of that portion of the parish.
The whole section is deserted and like
vast inland sea. Houses have been washed
away. families scattered and few escaped
with tie necessaries of life. Hundreds of
people were rescued from their homes
standing in several feet Of water.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10
THE VIBRATIONS OF LIFE.

A Minnesota Farmer Ends Them by MUIR
der and Suicide.
MAzEPPA, Minn., May 9.-A profound
sensation was caused in this neighborhood
this morning by a triple tragedy. The
principal in the affair was Constantine
Schaetfer, farmer living in Chester. II is
supposed that while laboring under At Of
temporary insanity he conceived the idea of
Kidding himself and family Of all further
vexation. How he carried out the inten-
tion is not exactly known, as particulars
are meagre. But it is known that he sue
ceeded in killing his wife and child, after
which he ended his own life.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10
Insurance Com bine in New York.

New YORK, May "a gigantic local fire
insurance combination is in process of
formation in this city. There are in the
metropolis in the neighborhood of 14O fire
insurance companies carrying on business.
Several times during the last fifteen years
examinations have been formed to raise
insurance rates and lower brokers' COM
missions, but each time there has been a
collapse. For some time past there has
been quite a talk among Insurance men
of getting up another combination, but
with stringent rules which would make it
impossible for q collapse to occur. The
present projected organization is the result.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10
Silver Advocates Refuse
to Yield to a Caucus De-
cision.
Special Reports on the Smuggling
Of Cinnamon Across From
Canada.
Tho Appropriation Bill Discussed In thu
Senate and the Tariff Bill In tho
Hohsc--Notes.

WAsH1NoroN, May o. Special. The re-
publicans tried to agree again to-day on
silver bill, but have yet reached no result,
although the silver men believe that some
agreement will be reached before the voting
begins on Monday. An informal vote was
taken upon a resolution offered by Senator
Dolph, which authorized the secretary to
sell bonds to o,-redeem treasury notes issued
for the purchase of silver bullion. The vote
stood IL to l6 in favor of the resolution and
the silver men then said they would not
abide by it and said that if all their men
we're present it would have been defeated.
Senators Mitchell, Squire and Jones were
not at the caucus and they are all in favor
Of free silver coinage. The silver men
claimed that such a provision in the bill
would prevent silver from being regarded
as actual money and that nothing else will
satisfy them. The silver advocates are more
jubilant than ever to-day.
A new postoffice has been established at
Harlem, Choteau county. Montana; Charles
Smith, postmaster.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10
Railway building in 1890.

CHICAGO, May 9.-The next number of
the Railway Age will show, in an article on
railway construction, that over 1,l0O miles
have been added to the track mileags of the
United States SO far in 1880. There have
been in all IA new roads begun or incor-
porated since the first Of January last. The
paper predicts that the construction in IS90
viii exceed that of 1853, when $500 miles
were built.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10
Catholic News From Rome.

New York, May 9.-A cableoram from
Rome to the Catholic News says propa-
ganda is about to give coadjutor bishop
to the venerable Archbishop Kenrick, of
st. Louis. Il was told the other day that
the prolonged VISIT of Bishop Burke, of
Cheyenne, to Rome is not without some
reference to the proposal of naming him
coadjutor with the right of succession to
Archbishop kenrick, and abolishing his
newly erected see, which is said not to have
a Catholic community sufficient for
bishopric. If SO the diocese of Cheyenne
will become an apostolic vicariate."
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10

BLYTngpALE. No., May "a tornado
passed north of this city tonight wrecking
a dozen farm houses and doing much dam
age TO crops. The family of Henry Young
was injured more or less seriously. The
wife is not expected to live.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10
A Quarrel Ends in Murder.

RRocHEsTEn, N. y. May 9.-Thos. Lynch,
one of Rochester's detective force, and q
man named Samuel Stoddard had dispute
over the line of board fence yesterday.
This evening the dispute eliminated in
bloody tragedy. Lynch shot and killed
Stoddard and his wife. Lynch gave him
self up and is now at police headquarters.
He pleads self defense.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10
Anti Jewish Movement.

BERLIN, May 9.-In the upper house of
the Prussian diet Count Pifeit, of the ex-
treme right, moved that the government
take measures to remedy the evils arising
from the large number of Jewish pupils in
the superior schools. He declared the ex-
listing condition constituted social danger.
Herr Won Gossler, minister of public in
stitutions, said it was impossible to exclude
the Jews from any educational establish
ment. Such an attempt would force the
nation into q position leading to disruption
instead of union. The motion was adopted.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10
THE NATIONAL GAME.

Heavy Batting the Rule in Yesterdays
Base Ball Contests.
CHICAGO, May 9.-Following are the
scores of today's ball games:
National League.
At PHILADELPHIA R.H.E
Brooklyn. o 1 o o o o o o 0-l5 q
Gleason, Clements; Carruthers, Daily.
At New York R.HE,
New York; . 40 2 4 o o 4 o--lo q g
Boston. ........1 0 0 0 l 4 Q o O-3 = s
Russie, Buckley; Fricken Hardie.
At Cincinnati aH.r
Cincinnati. oos114 90 IS 5
Pittsburg. .... 2 0 2 o o 1 o. Is 1
Duryea, Keenan,; Daniels. Berger.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10
Dcsperadoes Run Down.

DENVER, May "a Santa Fe special
says Lee White and Frank Cody, the young
desperadoes who have terrorized southern
New Mexico for several months past, and
who held up and robbed tho freight men at
Lamy Junction last Wednesday,, were ar
rested in the Sandia mountains yesterday.
They were brought here and will have a
trial tomorrow.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10


Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury Tiche-
nor, in response to a senate resolution call
ing for information relative to the law pro-
hibiting Chinese immigration to-day sent
the senate the reports from special agents
along the border. Agent Whitehead, at
Niagara, calls attention to a phase of the
subject which he says is likely to become
serious. The question is what to do with
Chinese persons found unlawfully within
the United States, smugeled from Canada,
and without certificates showing they have
paid the dominion customs tax sof $50 per
head. How are they to be returned to the
country whence they came? Thefdominion
customs officers refuse to admit such per-
sons into Canada without proper certifi-
Gates, and the officers will then have to
choose between smuggling them back or
placing them on bridges conf Getting the
two countries, where they are certain to
suffer much discomfort before release.
Special Agent Brooks under date of
Toronto. May LIST, says he has credible in.
formation that during the past year up
wards of 200 Cinnamon we're unlawfully
sent into this country from Canada.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10

New YORK, May 9.-The Oregon Trans
continental company to-day gave notice
that the transfer books would close May 20
for the annual meeting in June at Portland.
1t is understood that at this meeting the
liqui dation of the company will be COM
pleted and the company formally reorgan-
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10
Stealing bombs and Shells.

LONDON, May 9.-Sensation has been
caused in Russia by the discovery of large
and systematic thefts of bombs and shells
from the magazines of Sebastopol. Num-
elous employees have been arrested.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10
whitelaw Gives a Party.

LONDON, May "a dispatch from Paris
to the Telegraph says the ball given by
Minister Reid at the American legation last
evening was the most brilliant affair of the
kind held in the legation for twenty years.
Upwards of one thousand guests were pres
ent, including many notables.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10
Murphy shows the white Feather.

Murphy Shows the White Feather.
BRocKToN. Mass, May 9.-Two hundred
and fifty sports met in Murray hall to-
night, expecting to see six-round glove
contest between John Griffin and Billy
Murphy, of Australia, champion feather
weight Of the world. Murphy made his ap-
pearance in the hall, but after three pre-
liminary bouts Murphy was not to be
found, much to the disappointment of the
audience. 1t is stated that Murphy said he
would not spar before such small crowd,
but old sports say Murphy was afraid of
Griffin, as the latter was in excellent con-
dition and was intending to make Murphy
hustle. Il is said this afternoon that
Murphy tried to arrange with Griffin for
six rounds of light sparrinR, but Griffin
would not hear of it.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10
Business Bad In Russia,

ST.. PETERSBURG, May 9.-Russia's trade
with China has suffered an enormous de-
crease. Trade returns show falling off of
100000 rubles in exports and 5000, 900
rubles in imports in 1889 as compared with
1883.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10
Three Colored Men Hanged.

VIM. Davis, colored, was hanged at Union,
s. c., Friday for the murder of Susie Fer
nand.
Bob Hill. colored. was hanged at Warran.
ton, Ca. Friday for the murder Of Alex
ander Roger.
ored, was hanged Friday for the murder ot
Policeman Manning two years ago.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10
Will Capr,yi Resign ?

BERLIN, May 9.-Diplomatlsts believe that
Caprivi will soon resign the chancellorship.
He is said to be disgusted with the details
of the work of the foreign Office and not in
sympathy with the officials under him.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10
The DelaRoa Bay Question.

LISBON, May 9.-The deputy minister Of
Justice has announced that an agreement
has been reached by which the Delagoa bay
question will be submitted to arbitration.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10
Caught an Absconder.

DULUTH, Minn., May 9.-Pope, tho
absconding teller from Louisville, was
captured near here to-day while on his way
to Canada.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10
POPE LEO's WISHES.
HIS Highness Says He Hopes Cardinal San
Felice Will BE His Successor.

NAASAoP "a NdpA0S IL GQ0 luOSC pOpu-
lar prelate in Italy and an intimate friend
OF the king and queen, SO his election to the
papacy would lead to a speedy reconciliation
between tho vatican and quirinal. as he is a
very close man, very decided in his opinions,
and has long been desirous of arranging the
modus vivendi, as also is the present pops,
but the Jesuites have always been too strong
for him. and now all their maneuvres are
directed toward preventing the election of
San Felice.
"The late Mr.. Morgan's fortune in this
country only amounts to e2,0O0,0 600 instead
Of &c, ,OOO. 600, as was first reported. Walter
is sole executor. Mr.. Morgan has bequeathed
but he has left large legacies to servants
and friends. The house in Princess Gate
and the Dover house at RochaInptou will
not be sold. but will be kept by Mr.. Morgan
as an English residence.
MIR. Parnell's slackness of attendance in
the house of commons is arousing much in
dlgnation among his own friends. They
are rather afraid to tackle him on the sub
ject, but probably the usual notice will be
sent to him demonstrating with him on his
neglect of his parliamentary duties.
1T is expected that about LOCO more or
less we'll known persons will attend the
banquet which will be given to Lord Hart
ington at Crystal Palace next Tuesday.
Mr.. Chamberlain, who presides, will pro-
pose Lord Hartington's health. after which
Lord Derby will give The Unionist
Cause to which Mr.. Goschen is to respond,
and then Sir Henry James will propose q
chairman"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10
LOOKS BAD FOR PoLsKI.
A Fellow Prisoner Testifaes That He Con-
fessed His Guilt.

"A 1CAAO" ATlSOhcI 1cSUINeS lnaC He Con-
fessed His Guilt.
BUTTE, May 9.-LSpecial. THE man
Polski, who was arrested in Helena some
time since upon suspicion of his being con-
cerned in the Donaldson diamond robbery,
was brought up for examination before
Judge Newkirk this afternoon. The prose
cution cast something of a bomb into the
ranks of the defense by producing fellow
prisoner in the county Jail here named
Sykes, who testified that Polski had coz
fessed to him that he had been connected
with the robbery and that the firm for which
he had been working was disposing of the
stolen goods. In addition to this the firm
was to pay all expenses Of the trial and had
doctored the books to show that defendant
was in Helena at the time of the robbery.
This brought out the most indignant pro-
tests on the part of the defense and q warm
word fight followed. The defense, how
ever. was unable to break down the case
made by the prosecution in the opinion of
the court, and Polski was held in bonds of
5000 to answer to the next grand jury.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10
Archer Indicted.

BALTIMORE, May 9.-Ex-Stato Treasurer
Archer was indicted by the grand jury to-
day for malfeasance in Office.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10
Pumping Out the Mines.

BUTTE, May 8. 9.-lSpecial. The work Of
pumping out the Anaconda and St. Law
renee mines was commenced last night and
to-day = large force of men were put at
work in the upper levels above the water
The mines are found to be in excellent con-
dition considering tho extent of the fire
and the length of time the water has been
there, and it ID now Thought output will be
resumed in month.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10

The Maine Lime Producers trust expired
Friday. it il expected that the price os
lime will fall nearly Afty per cent
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10
Racing ut Linden Park,

LINDEN PARK, N. j., May 9.-Three-
fourths of mile-Civil Service won, Sails
bury second, Issaquenna Filly third. Time,
1:19h.
Nine-sixteenths of q mile-Sea Bird won,
Sequence second, Priscilla third. Time,
1854.
Mile and one-sixteenth-Judge Morrow
won, Belinda second, King Grab third.
Time, 1:521a.
Seven-eighths of mile-Royal Garter
won, Puzzle second, Black Thorn third.
Time, 1925.
Five and q half furlongs-Lady Reel
won, Bill Barnes second, Golden Rod third.
Time, I'LL.
Five-eighths of mile-Sir William won,
Red Elm second, Rosa third. Time, 1:O5.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10

American Association.
At Syracuse-Syracuse, 4; Rochester, Z.
At Brooklyn-Brooklyn, 2; Athletics, I.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10
On the Lexington Track.

LEXINGTON, May 9.-Mlle-Prince How
ard won, Martha Page second, Uncle Kilt
third. Time l:46A. as
Mile and one-sixteenth-Bi Letcher won,
Meadow Brook second, Japa third. Time
1:49A. #,s
Mileand one-eighth- -Huntress won, Rose
mont second, Outbound third. Time
1:56la.
Mile-Palisade won, Brandolette second,
Friendle ss third. Time 1:424.
Nine-sixteenths of a mile-Emma Fildes
won, Laura Ellen second, Beula b. third.
Time ,57h,
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Ripley.

Ephram Farrar. of Fitchburg, Mass, is
in town stopping al Will Fsrrar's on his
annual outing.
Mrs. c. Z. Trip is very low and at the
present writing her recovery Is consider
ed doubtful.
Frank Randall and hs wife have re.
Gently returned from two years sojourn
in Washington. They express Them
selves rs being much. blessed with the
great Northwest yet seem glad to get
back among their old friends.
Mrs. NJ. A. Farrar, and her sister and
husband, Mr. and Mrs. Robinson. all Of
Mass are visiting relatives in this and
surrounding towns.
There is considerable sickness In town
at present, more than for some time.
Edgar Rsmsdeu La. been somewhat
''rnfau.,rovu luoBing after matter and
things in the store.
J. A. Page Is in Skow hogan on the
Travers jury.i
Will Pratt and Eben Nutter started out
threshing last week. They have got q
good machine and heavy pair of horses
and expect to do lots of business before
snow comes.
Mrs. Polly Harris from Parkman, an
old lady eshty-tlye years old, is visiting
at Daniel P!ngrees.
Grain that was cut before the present
wet spell will become double crop If it
continues to rain much more.
Potatoes are just beginning to rot some,
although no extended complaint has been
made as yet.
Rain, rain, rain, nothing hut rain an d
mud since election. Wouldn't it be
good plan to Try quadrennisl elections
awhile If political agitation IS going to
have such a demorslizing effect on the
atmosphere.