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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-13
A FIGHTING JUSTICE.
He Takes Shot at the Man Who HI
Him.

I . a
M1ssouLA, Dec. 12.-[Special. Deputy
Sheriff Abernethy came in tonight with J.
Brown, the justice of the peace at Superior,
whom he arrested there upon complaint
sworn out by Camille MCGOWAN for an as
sault with q deadly weapon. The trouble
arose in the Justices court about iudg-
ment rendered against MCGOWAN. Nc
Gowan struck the justice blow in the eye,
Telling him to the floor, whereupon he
pulled his gun and fred at his adversary,
the bullet net taking effect. Brown has .
big black eye. His examination will come
off in the morning. app
John Marlow was convicted In the dis
trict court and sentenced to thirty days in
tho county Jail and q fne Of 800 for sell
ing liquor to Indiana.
Tom Patton, formerly brakeman OIL the
Northern Pacific railroad. but who recently
has followed no vocation, and Richard
Ginan, who says he is tenant, were both
adjudQed insane before Judge Marshal
and special jury today. They will b
taken to Warm Springs in the morning.
This makes three cases of insanity here
the past week.
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GOMPERS SUCCEEDS HIMSELF.
And an Amendment Curtailing His Pre-
negatives is Lost.

And an Amendment Curtailing His Pre-
negatives is Lost.
|. DETRo1T, Dec. 12.-At the convention of
the Federation of Labor this morning
greetings were sent to the Farmers alliance
convention and the International Labor
congress at Brussels. Support was pledged
to the painters, who will strike for the
eight-hour day next. The congress will be
ipetitioned to forbid United States enlisted
musicians from competing for business
with free musicians. The convention de-
cided that only bona tide members of q
trades union can hereafter be delegates.
On the question of reimbursement Of the
sns sSs esmntas ews .hs R'es
amendment regarded by the friends OF the
president as of restrictive tendency. Pres.
ident GOnlpers rose to a question of per-
sonal explanation in which he said he was
not affected with the big head. When the
vote was counted it was found that the
amendment did not have tho necessary two
thirds vote and was declared lost. This is
regarded as a success for Gompers. In the
afternoon Gompers was reelected presi-
dent All of their old officers were re-
elected with the exception of treasurer, the
present incumbent declining denomination.
clamation. Birmingham, Ala, was selected
az the place for holding the next conven-
ton.
The report of the committee on constitu-
tion was again taken up. The matter Of q
strike fund for local unions was. referred to
the executive committee, with instructions
to formulate plan for carrying out the in
tention of the amendment and submit the
same to local unions interested. Several
resolutions were disposed of, among them
one pledging the federation and delegates
to exert their efforts to secure legislation
prohibiting the employment of children
under the age of fourteen in factories.
In accordance with the direction of the
convention the officers have drawn mem
orial requesting congress to pass the resolu-
tion "already favorably reported by your
proper committee proposing an amendment
suffrage, that the question may go before
the people,
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AT HIS REQUEST.
blanchard Was Hanged Rather This
Imprisoned. se

blanchard Was Hanged Rather Than
Imprisoned.
SHERBRooKE, Que, Dec. l2.-Wm. Wal.
lace Blanchard was hanged here this morn.
ing for the murder Of Chas. 4. Calkins, on
Nov. IL, 1sa0. The drop fell at 9;06. and al
$50 the surgeon pronounced him dead.
The execution was performed by Radcliffe,
who hanged Birchall. Blanchard was a
tramp. He became acquainted with Cal
kins and they had carouse in the latter's
house, during which Blanchard produced
revolver and boasted Of his proficiency
with the weapon. Calkins demonstrated
and scu.Ile ensued. in which the weapon
was discharged and Calkins was instantly
killed. At the trial it came out that the
murder was not premeditated, but Blanch-
ard asked to be hanged rather than be i'm
prisoned for life.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-13
For Conscience Sake.

COLUMBIA, s. c., Dec. IA warrant has
been sworn out by q newspaper man
against Attorney General Hope. The at.
torney general discharged from his depart
ment Thomas Butler, clerk who, in the
late election, acted with the Haskell bolters,
informing him that while he (Hope) was
attorney general no independent would be
retained in Office BY him. The general
statutes provide fine of from $500 to
$1,000 and imprisonment from three
months to one year for intimidatinp any
citizen because of political opinions, or,for
discharRinR any one for auch cause.
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They Got II All over.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-ISpecial. ]--Con-
gressman Enloe, of Tennessee, tells good
story to illustrate the completeness of the
republican rout at the last election. He
says there is an old hunter down in his
country who came to his house few weeks
ago with nice lot of birds he haA just
shot.
"Uncle." he said to him, "did you shoot
your birds ON the wing2''
"Waall. yes" he said. II shot 'em on the
wing and the neck and the back and the
side and the legs and the belly and the tail
and pretty much all over.'
"That," said Mr.. Enloe, sis ABOUT the
way the republicans got it November A.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-13
OF PLEASING PERSPECTIVE.
The Plans OF the Government 8uildin
for the big Fair,

A"o AAans OF the Government Butlding
for the big Fair.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-ISpecial. The
plans ana perspective OF the government
building at the Worlds fair have been
made by Architect Cluss and Col. Poe, of
the engineer service. They are now in the
hands of Supervising Architect Windrim
for his approval. The building is very
large one. covering three acres OF ground
on one of the most eligible portions of
the lake shore front in jackson Park.
1t is to be constructed almost entirely of
iron and its scheme is to include tho great
est amount of space at the least expense
consistent with strength. security and con-
venience. The building 10 to cost $4OO, 900
and. of course, very little effort has been
made to beautify it. At the same time the
perspective of the building is very pleasing
It has high, sweeping roof, whose outlines
are vigorous and graceful. The details of
ornamentation are for the most part in the
Italian renaissance STYLE.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-13
Tho bonded Period,

CHICAGO, Dec. l2.-Before the Mckinley
bill went into effect importers bought very
heavily. The recent financial stringency
has made many of them doubt their ability
to take their goods out of bonded ware
houses Feb. l, as required by tho law, with
ont serious difficulty, money being 90
tight. A number of merchants and bank
ers OF this section are preparing . petition
to congress to extend the bonded period to
Oct. l, 1881. A dispatch from New York
says the WOODEN goods association recon-
mends extension ut least until July / and
he's q notified Secretary Tracy.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-13
CEUR D'ALENE MINERS STRIKE
The Tiger Shut Down and Trouble Feared
In tho Others.


The Tiger Shut Down and Trouble Feared
In tho Others.
SPOKANE FALLS, Dec. 12.--lSpeoial. J.
Word was received here tonight that the
Tiger mine at Burke, Idaho, in the Cpur
d'Alenes, has been shut down since Thurs
day ON account of a strike by union miners.
II IL feared there will he trouble in the
Poorman and other large mines tomorrow.
The union is Of recent organization in that
camp and the strike was precipitated by a
number Of union miners from Butte,
who tried: to get work at the Poorman
but finding that it was employing scabs or
ganized strike. centering it on the Tiger
mine. where they induced the union men at
work to demand the discharge Of all nom
union men who would not agree to come
into the union. Non-union men largely
outnumbered the union mon In the camp
and the mine owners will probably stand
firm. Nothing will be done on the Tiger
until Superintendent Glidden, who is sup
posed TO be on the Sound, can be heard
from, Il
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-13
Scandal Preceded tho Crime.

Fort SMITH. Ark, Dec. 12.-Mrs. John
Miller. one of the victims of Charles Jop-
Inns gun, died this morning and this even
ing father, mother and daughter and DR..
Stewart were buried at the same time. AT
last accounts the body of the murderer,
Joplin. was still lying where he fell. Jop-
lin has wife somewhere in Missouri. An
investigation brings to light the fact that
Joplin had seduced Miss Miller and called
on Stewart to perform criminal opera
tion. Stewart refused and told of the
affair. It was reported that Joplin was
going to be arrested and the shooting fol-
lowed
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-13
Don't Forget

What we say in our notice headeS
Caution" It's a fact. A BOO.
man, indeed, that can't get his
trade on business merit or the ma.
ture OF his stock. The man tina.
would steal the legitimate benefits
of his neighbor's advertising and
popularity, would steal his purse.
If he thought he would not be
found out.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-13
bank wrecker Under Arrest.

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 12.-GeOrge F. Work,
who was the master mind of the Work Mac
Farlane-P Pfeiffer- DUNCAN syndicate, which,
it is alleged, wrecked the Bank Of America
and the American Life Insurance company,
was arrested on warrant sworn out by the
district attorney, and, in default of $4,000
bail was committed. Warrants are also
out for tho arrest of the other members of
the syndicate, but they have not yet been
found. The warrants charge rehypotheca-
tion of stocks and conspiracy to cheat and
defraud depositors and others interested.
Hundreds of people lost their all by the
ruin of the two institutions. :
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-13
A Ghost Dance in Order.

SAN Francisco, Dec. 12.--Dr. Sheldon
jackson, United States commissioner of
education for Alaska, who has been in
Alaska recently. intends to forward to the
Washington authorities statements in re-
gard to the condition of the Esquimaux in
Northwestern Alaska. They are suffering
great hardships and in some casee are bor-
dering On starvation owing to the scarcity
of deer. He will suggest the introduction
and propagation of reindeer from Siberia.
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Wants to Explode the Notion,

MrNNEAPoL1s, Dec. IA special from
Pierre says White Swan. head chief Of thu
Minneconju tribe of Sioux. came to the city
to-day to secure counsel from government
authorities as to the best way to disarn
Big Foot's band Of Cherry creek hostile..
stating that his entire tribe. 900 stronQ.
were ready to assist. White Swan stands
high in the esteem Of the whites, being one
of the most advanced and intelligent m
dians. He wants the messiah notion dis
PEELED, stating that many ghost danosrs are
suffering and even dying from form of
during cold weather. As no agency phyai-
clans are allowed to 60 among rhem. ~
disease is spreading rapidly.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-13
People are Panic striehe..

NEW ORLEANs, Dec. IA special nom
Oklahoma City, Okla. saya : oourier
rushed in this morning and reported that:
1000 Indians had gone into camp tbree
miles east Of Choetaw City this morning.
The inhabitants of that place became
alarmed and locked to Oklahoma CITY q
Steele has telegraphed Washington.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-13
Tho Earth Invited,

WASHINGTON. Dec. 12.--rhos. w. Palmer
president, and BENZ. Butterworth, secre-
tary. of the Worlds Fair commission, and
Ferd W. Peck, of the local directory, wait
ed on the president this morning and re-
quested that he issue and forward procla-
NATION inviting foreign governments to
participate in the fair. They submitted
documents to prove that all the requisite
conditions prescribed by congress had been
fully complied with. The president as
surred them that the proclamation would
be issued as soon as the necessary formal
tiles were observed.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-13
KevIv,ne Confidence ABROAD.

Chicago, Dec. 12.-It is reported on the
board of trade this morning that the Rus
sian government on the advice Of the Bank
of England had decided to deposit their
funds with the reorganized Barring Bros.
This is said by the brokers to be the most
significant indication of the national con-
fidence abroad.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-13
Inspected the Penitentiary.

DEER LoDoE, Dec. 12.-[Speoial. The
state board of prison directors, consisting
OF Gov. J. X. Toole, Secretary of State L.
Rotwitt, and Attorney General H. j. Has
kell, came over from Helena to-day to visit
and inspect the penitentiary at this place.
They found everything in good order. They
returned on the evening train.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-13

NEW YoRx. Dec. 12.-William o. Brien and
r. D. Gill will sail for France on the
steamer OLDHAM tomorrow. Timothy Har-
rinpton sails for England on the Etruria.
Dillon. Sullivan and O'Connor will remain
behind with the object Of continuing the
appeal for the evicted tenants fund in the
event of the consultation in France proving
successful.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-13
VIII Exclude American Pork.

KANSAS C1rs, Dec. PA party of Mexi-
cans and Americans from Mexico are here
studying up the pork PACKING business.
One Of them. in an interview, said the
Mexican government will undoubtedly pass
a bill excluding American pork products in
retaliation for. the Mckinley bill. In antic-
ipation Of this the gentlemen are studying
up the business in order to start the indus
try when the Law IL enacted.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-13
Foreign Flashes.

The steamship Lain sailed from London
Friday morning with e501 900 in gold TO,
New York.
The porcelain factory at Cheilow. Poland,
owned BY Prince Lubescky, burned Fl
day. Eight employees were burned to
death.
The French tariff committee has reported
to the chamber of deputies recommends
tion for the general increase of the duties
on stationary and locomotive engine ma
chinery and tools.
Michael Davitt arrived at Dublin en-
route to Kilkenny to take part in the cam
paign in the interest of Sir Johh Pope Hem
messy, candidate for the Mccarthy faction.
An explosion occurred Friday in the
factory at Zundorf. Hungary, where the
Three women we're blown to pieces.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-13
Killed by NIoonslhiners.

RoLLA. Mo-, Dec. 1.-THE dead body OF
United States Deputy Marshal Roper, who
left here a few days ago for Texas county,
Missouri, to arrest illicit distillers. has been
found in lumber camp with the head cut
of. The ground around the place where
the body was found gave evidence of a
severe struggle, going to show that Roper
defended himself TO the last. posse has
started out in search Of the murderers,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-13
A ROYAL FLUSH.
The Best Hand win Win the Cherokee
-. Strip.

The Best Hand VIII Win the Cherokee
Strip.
WICHITA, Kan, Dec. l2.-The following
dispatch was sent from here last night to
Chief Mayes, ut Iahlequah, Indian Ter
ritory: II will see Williamson and Blair's
$40. 600 for the Cherokee Strip and go it
$15, GOO, 600 better. hold the royal flush.
Send deed and abstract to the Wichita
National bank This was 0igned by NJ.
w. Levy. Levy is asting for a company
organized here within the last few days,
who are in earnest about the Cherokee
strip. It is not known positively whether
they were acting entirely on their own
Judgment and capital or not.
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Indicted for Embezzlcment.

CHICAGO, Dec. 12.-The grand jury this
afternoon indicted Banker Prettyman,
whose bank went to the wall short time
ago. and his cashier, s. G. johnson, on
the charge of embezzlement, and capaises
for their arrest we're at once issued. The
twain received money from depositors after
the insolvency Of the bank was apparent.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-13

There is no question but what
Glow prices" will catch trade, but
the item of ''good value" must enter
into the combination in order to
hold trade or inspire the conf
dence Of the public.
A man may pay So for a suit of
clothes and find that he has paid a
very big price. or he may pay $25
for q suit and learn that he has a
decided bargain.
We wish to be understood that
when we advertise a especial sale"
and make a series of "cuts'' that
the cut is confined to the price and
in no way affects the quality.
We would call attention to our
challenge competition advertise
ment Of last Sunday. We had our
doubts at first as to the efficacy Of
an announcement wherever the
bid for patronage would be based
on Glow prices" in view Of the
amount OF "cost sales" together
with bankrupt stocks" and fakes
of different natures which are
preying upon the city. But with
the first days business all doubts
vanished, and we are free to say
that it has been as complete a sue
cess as any sale. ever inaugurated
in this city.
How can it be otherwise2 ;.
Look at the prices.
They will astonish you.
The Refer coats and vests wen
first, and out Of one hundred that
started in the action only half are
left to tell the tale. @
Prices will tell.
When a man has a chance to
buy Refer coat and vest for Sc
worth $12.5o, he'll buy, even if he
has to borrow the money.
500 pairs of trousers worth $5 90
a pair will be laid on our bargain
counter to be worked off at $3.50,
$3.50 and $4.OO.. Sizes are now
regular, but will soon be broken
SO take hold while the lines are full
The s1eds have been a great sue
cess. It don't take long for the
youngsters to catch on. They are
posted. We gave away a great
many this week, but we antici
pated the demand and laid in a
good supply. Bear it in mind, boy,
a sled goes with every suit.
We are showing. a surprising
line of suits at SO. Can't buy it
elsewhere for less than 81, and the
sled goes with it.
Overcoats the same. We have
cut on the price of them also, and
Notwithstanding the cut in price.
present sled to each purchaser
of boys overcoat (or suit).
We must sell goods.
The only inducement we can
offer is that Of price; and in order
to sell goods cheap we cut on the
price and insist on the cash.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-13
Traiu,nen stlll Ont .t I.,av,,,.

DENVER, Dec. 1.-THE general manager
Of the Colorado Midland has notified the
striking trainmen that they must return to
work at once or their places will be filled.
At Leadyille the condition Of things ID nm
changed and the men arc still out.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-13
CAUTIONi /

Unprincipled competitors, taxi
ing advantage of proximity, have
REPRESENTED their place of business
as HARRIS. We would say to all
who are notsintimately acquainted
with our PREMISES, to look for the
name on the front window.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-13
Fan Crews at WORK.

PrTsBURo. Dec. 1.-The Baltimore 4
Ohio railroad strike has apparently ended.
Full day and night crews are now at work
in the 0lmwood yards
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-13
A Brother i'm Montana.

SALT LAKE, Dec. 12.-During quarrel to-
day, Edwin Scott. foreman Of the carpen-
ters working ON building. WAS instantly
killed by William Diamond, who drove a
chisel into Scott's forehead. Scott has q
brother somewhere in Montana.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-13
To Preserve the Forest Giants.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-Instructions have
been issued to registers and receivers of
land Offices in California to withhold from
entry lands containing "Big Trees" The
intention is to ask congress to reserve such
lands for National park purposes.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-13
A Bankrupt Defaulter Dead,

TITFM. Ohio, Dec. 12.--It has been
learned that State Representative Brandt,
who died two days ago, was u. 1000 short, as
treasurer of Venice township, Seneca county
He was also bankrupt with liabilities of
1000 and assets Of only $4,000.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-13
TO HEAD THEM OFF.
Troops from Fort Ksogh 70 Take the Field
OF Action.

Troops from Fort Keogli 70 Take the Field
OF Action.
MI1ls C1rY, Dec. Especial. lit was
learned to-day that Kicking Hear and Short
Bull had left Standing Rock. going north
been reported to the headquarters for Da-
kota action was Immediately taken BY
Gen. KuRer to have them arrested and taken
to the nearest military post. Accordingly
the commander at Fort KeoRh received in
structions to have Lieut.. Casey and Capt.
Fountain and their companies move 40 soon
az possible, and that Capt. Fountain would
be authorized to hire conveyances ~ Dick
inson for the transportation Of supplies il
necessary, should his command move from
Dickinson. In case Of movement he 10 TO
leave courier there for 'th4 receipt of tele-
grams from the telegraph olSce; and
Lieut.. Casey with his scouts armed
with carbines and small detachmeAt Of
the Twenty second infantry propsrJy pxO-
vided with subsistence for thirty days and
ammunition df one hundred sTouiid1 M
man, to observe as we'll as possible the
country east Of the Little Missouri ana par-
ticularly to cover the routes by which rIn-
dians coming north and not passing
through or near the Standing Rook reserva-
tlon would most likely take IL intending to
go to or in the vicinity of the Poplar River
reservation in Montana. Lieut.. Casey will
be provided with wagons and pack animals
for the transportation Of supplies. He
may be ordered to join the command in the
vicinity OF Fort Meade before returning to
Fort Keogh. In case OF the capture Of the
indians by Capt. Fountains command.
they will be sent as prisoners to Fort Abra.
ham Lincoln; if captured by Lieut.. Casey
they will be sent to Fort Keoah. The
companies expect to leave the fort to-mor-
row morning.