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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-10

A Berlin dispatch says a railway train was
thrown down an embankment NJ Frankfort
yesterday. Twenty seven workmen were
injured. Last evening the emperor at
tended banquet given in his honor by
Herbert Bismarck. Among those present
were Caprivi and twelve other ministers and
generals.
A cable 10 Berlin from Zanzibar states
that letter has been received from DIR. Pc
tiers, under date Of Jan. 90 stating that he
and Iiedmann were we'll
The government of Brazil has promul-
gated DEGREES for the liberty Of the press,
the liberty of association and public meet
ing.
Ii il stated that the emperor of Germany
has written the cur strongly advising him
to make liberal concessions to the people.
Information from private sources IL 10
the effect that the cZar still remnins in u
terribly nervous condition, while the car
ina is threatened with insanity.
A London Times correspondent at Rome
snys IL is reported that inquiry into munich
pal finances reveals the fact that the state
Is bankrupt. exceeding the worst antici-
pations. Numerous failures are expected.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-10

and grounds to-day decided TO report favor
ably the senate bills for the purchase Of
sites for buildings at Seattle, Tacoma and
Walla Walla. Washington. The spokane
bill hndhccn previously reported nt Sl0oO0
as it came from the senate. To-day the
house committee decided TO cut down the
appropriation for Seattle and Tacoma
from Sl0OUO TO $1,000; while Walla
walla was reported az $4,000 as II came
from the senate. No action was taken IN
regard TO the building at Butte city. Sell
ntor Squire, who busted himself all day in
helping along In the senate the bills OF
house members of the committee on public
buildings was not pleased with the cut
made ON his bills for Seattle and Tacoma.
lie had the pledge of member of the com-
mittce 10 stand by the bills as they came
from the senate. The Washington senators
believe the amounts can be increased IN
conference.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-10
NnImabIe morses I,nrned.

Forr BrNToS, April 9.-iSpecial. Soon
after midnight last night fire was discoy-
cred in the brick and frnme building known
Ms the Park stables, on Baker street. The
fire department quickly responded to tha
alarm, but owing TO high wind were una
BILE 10 do more than prevent tho flames
from spreading 10 adjoining property. Tho
stables were entirely destroyed, and with
them three valuable stations, several head
OF other horses, buggius and other liN-
cry property. Insurance is on tho building
only, aud that to comparatively small
amount. The total loss win exceed $4,000
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-10

BisMARcE, n. D., April .. 9.-ispocial. 20
specinl from Spiritwood, 100 miles below
Bismarck, says The second section Of the
Northern Pacific westbound passenger train
narrowly escaped terrible accident this
afternoon. broken rail caused one coach
and two sleepers 70 leap from the track,
while the train was making fast time, aud
roll down into ditch. Passengers were
thrown in oyery direction, all sustaining n
severe shaking mp. A man and woman are
reported badly hurt, though IL is not
thought their injuries will prove fatal.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-10
Quiet pnY In the mcu.r.

The house went into committee OF the
whole OIL the naval appropriation bill.
Wilkinson. Of Louisiar 3, said he would not
emulate Great Britain in building ships,
but even China had better fighting armn-
mcnt today than the United States. This
government had been taking extreme meas-
ures with China. II was the part of proper
precaution 10 build ships which could cope
with those Of the nations upon which con
tumely had been cast lie advocated the
establishment Of navy yard nc Algiers,
Louisiana. Adams. OF Illinois, said tho
people he represented were anxious for II
navy yard nj the mouth Of the Mississippi
river. Coleman, Of Louisiana, advocated n
yard for New Orleans. Pending final nc
tion, the committee rose and the house nd
iourned.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-10
BIG BILLIARDS..
The Wizard Makes 600. the Highest Run
of the Tourney.

The Wizard Makes 600. the Highest Run
of the Tourney.
CHICAGO, April 9-At the matinee game
in the billiard tournament between Cation
and Heiser the play was slow on both sides
and a brilliant shot was the exception and
not the rule. The game was rather closely
played throughout and at the end of the
twenty-ifth inning each had l67 points. In
the next two innings Cation, by magnificent
playing, won the game: Score, Cation 250,
average, . 7-27, best run "a; Heiser 1863, av-
erage 1876. best run *.
The game this evening was between
Schaefer and Ives and WIS n walkover for
the former. He was 10 play 800 points
against Ives 275. The game was the most
remarkable liz the present tournament,
Schaefer beating the highest run which had
been made by Slosson. In the eleventh in
ming the wizard scored 200 and then missed
an easy two-cushion shot. Ives playing
throughout the game was very tame, Scorei
Schaefer 100, average ~ 616, highest runs
14O ard 200; Ives -, average 4, highest run
81.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-10

Senator Wilson, to-day, from the COM
mitiee ON interstate commerce, reported
with amendments. a bill 10 amend section
three Of the interstate commerce act. As
amended il provides that my article Of
commerce, the manufacture or sale of which
is prohibited within any state, shall not be
transported or conveyed into such state. but
this shall not 10 held 90 prohibit the trnns-
portation of such article of commerce 10
persons in such states authorized by laws Ia
receive same. or through such state 10 any
other stateo or territory In which such manu-
facture or sale is permitted.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-10
LIitIe Ilhody EIeellons.

PRoyIDEScr, April "a report comes
from West Greenwich that after the polls
were closed yesterday afternoon and the
vote had been counted, disclosing no cleo
tion, tho democrats organized another meet
ing and resumed voting, eleeting a senator
aud representative. The town clerk had
gone home, but the democrats elected n
town clerk pro tenn. The town clerk will
refuse TO issue certificates of election. The
composition Of the legislature now stands
~ republicans and 40 democrats, with nine
members 10 be elected,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-10
The cnoIte CITY RalIrnn,l.

Holman. Of Indiana. and Stockbridge, Of
Mississippi, opposed. before the committee
on public lands the proposition TO reduce
abe National park along the Yellowstone 80
ns to allow railway 10 be built to Cooke
City. When Carter was before the commit
tee he stated that the only object was TO
secure the right Of why. The first PROPOSE
tion was to grant n right Of way 10 the
Cooke City Railroad company. This was
rejected, and another proposition WIS made
10 open that paft of tie park ~ that any
road might be built. Holman claims that
the bill was plan of the Northern Pacific
railroad aud he was opposed IA any scheme
of that rond Stockbridge said there WAS a
money power behind the scheme, and he
was therefore opposed. The Cooke City
country might be rich in mineral wealth,
but IL was certain that If this bill was
passed some one would make money ont Of
II He should oppose II. The entire day
was consumed by the opponents Of the bill
and no action was reached The majority
of the committee is IN favor OF reporting
for cessior OF the Yellowstone strip.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-10
Canada Gets Her Back Up.

OTTAWA. Ont, April 9.-In the commons
tonight. in reply 10 an attack by the oppo-
sition regarding the tariff. Minister Of Fl
nance Foster said Canada intended TO act
independently in the future. The govern
meni would frame n policy without regard
TO outside powers. Canada had waited
many years for reciprocity treaty with
the United States and would not wait any
longer. She was not hostile 10 the United
States, but had 10 look after her own inter
ests.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-10
Damage in Ohio.

CLEVELAND O., April 9.-Fuller reports
from Norwalk say the damage by last
nights cyclone amount TO $4,000. Be
sides Dora NJ. Palmer, no other fatality is
reported, but several people were seriously
hurt.
At Collins twenty houses, two sawmills
factory and dozen barns were demol-
ished. trees blown down, fences destroyed
and several people hurt, Two or three may
die.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-10

Cry or MExIco, April 9-Gesshorn and
Weopack, representatives of the Chinese
company, of San Francisco, completed mr.
rangements before leaving here with the
Compania Martina Asiatica- Mexicana,
which holds concession from the Mexican
government for steamer line between
Mexico and Asia. and will bring Chinese
emigrants TO Tehuan,epec, TO which place
the railway will be built in less than year.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-10

BouLDrII, April Especial. Tho jury
in the Josephine Hopkins case last night
found verdict of guilty of assault with
deadly weapon. Sentence was deferred un-
I'll next Saturday at p. IN.
M-James A. Maloy VA. John Bcrkin;
amended complaint filed.
3S-James A. Mnloy vs.. George Laponte;
amended complaint filed.
AZ to-day's session Monroe Dunks, J. G.
Kcrloy and w. II. Dickinson were appoint
ed jury commissioners and tine following
eases were disposed of:
s79-Stute Of Montana VI. Fred Engel;
grand larceny; ON motion Of county attor-
ney nolle pros was entered.
S-k. :. Bnttiogrr w. Alex. MnriensOn;
continued for the term; plaintiff 60 pay all
costs of this term on or before April II.
7-Cownn. Talbot a Co. ys. B. T. Battle
son; demurrer 20 answer sustained; defend
ant To answer lnstantcr.
al. Hickey w. Henry Wilson, motion
to dismiss appeal taken under advisomunt.
@-A. q. Letteller VI. Ahy Lettellier;
application for divorce; plaintiffs testi-
mony taken and decree granted.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-10
Nirginln Visited.

ROANOKE, Va, April IA tornado passed
over this section Of the state this morning
In this city it cast down houses; at the
Cosier iron works three persons We're seri-
ously hurt. Nearly one hundred buildings
in course of erection were totally demol-
ished. The Salem furnace was blown
down and one man slightly hurt, The loss
here will be over 100000.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-10
JEM CARNEY'S Def.
He Wants 10 Tackle Jack McAuIiTe for
Big Money.

NEw YoEK, April 9.-word has been re-
ceiyed that Jem Carney, of England, il
anxious for another go with Jack Nc
Aulihe, before the California Athletic club,
with two-ounce gloves. Carney wants the
fight TO be for purse Of 5000, contest
to take place within four or five months
from signing articles. If this proposition
does not suit McAuliffe, Carney will fight
him in England for 5000 or $4,000 side
and allow him $50 for expenses. If the
fight takes place in England be will deposit
5000 which be will forfeit il the Ameri-
can does not receive fair play. kilograms
have been sent TO McAulife ana President
fulda
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-10
lack Is Willing.

CHEYENNE. April 9.-Jack McAuliffe, in an
interview here tonight, said he was ready
at any time to meet Jem Carney and cover
any amount of money in sight. He would
prefer to have the fight come of at the Pei
lean club, London, next winter, but was
willing 20 meet him anywhere that is con
sidered satisfactory.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-10

DETnorr, April 9,-Monday afternoon the
Detroit customs house officials received
word of the presence Of four strange Chi
nese in Windsor. They were duly watched
but threw the United States officials of
guard and during the night were ferried
across to Detroit and spirited away by their
compatriots or agents Of the institution
which seems 10 be carrying on n wholesale
Chinese importation business along the
border between here and Sarnin. VIM.
Les, Of Toronto, is at the head of the busi-
ness.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-10
FInishlng the TariT IIiIl.

The republican members of the ways and
means committee were in conference this
afternoon adding the finishing touches 10
the tariff bill. The most important change
made was in the schedule relating TO fine
linens, and here the committee reconsid-
cred all former action and wiped out the
provision that increases the duty &c be col
lected and fixed the rates as they stand in
the existing law.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-10

PORTLAND, Oregon. April 9.-Tte extern
sion company have filed supplementary
articles of incorporation at Olympia. Wash.
ington. empowering them TO build three
thousand miles of railroHd in Oregon.
Washington, Idaho and Montana. II isun-
derstood the company is backed by the
Union Pacific.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-10

COLUMBUS, Ga, April "a tornado swept
this vicinity this afternoon and dnmaged
much property in this city. Several parts
of eastern Alabama are also badly damaged
No fatalities are reported.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-10
To RccnIn snhs,diary silver.

Representative Bartine, from the com
mttee on coinage, weights and measures,
to-day reported 10 the house. the bill agreed
upon in committee authorizing the recoin-
age of subsidiary coins Of the United
States. The subsidiary silver coin now in
the treasury amounts 10 So. .77i.2j7.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-10
To Disarm Europe,

PARIS, April 9.-La Paix. supposed TO be
inspired, says there is talk of the possibility
of an agreement between France and
Germany, TO be followed by general dis
armament. La Paix thinks Emperor vii.
liam will not shrink from any means to Mt
tain this end.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-10
Sixth Annual Encampment of Men,
tana Veterans at Liy-
ingston,
Major Ferris, of Bozoman, Eieotod
Commander-in- Chief for
tho Department.


LIVINGSTON. April o. tSpecial.l --En-
cnmpment badges, blue coats and brass
buttons have been the order in Livingston
to-day. They are 10 be seen everywhere, in
the hotels, ON the streets. or marching arm
IN arm by twos and by fours. as If in mar
tial array. Tho occasion is the sixth an
nual encRmpmcnt of the department Of
Montana, @. A. r. All the morning
the old veterans seemed happier than
usual. As they met in the streets, in their
hall, or elsewhere aud grasped each others
hand in remembrance of former days, il
was easy 60 tell that this WIS pre- cminently
a happy occasion for all concerned, and
good feeling WIS moro evident than on ordi-
nary occasions when veterans assemble 10
compare experiences and swap stories of
the war. There were about two hundred
men present when Commander-in
Chief j. T.. Galloway, of Virginia
City, who had arrived on n
freight from Bozeman late last evening,
raped for order Mt the G. A. II. hall, in the
Miles block, at exactly ~ o'clock noon to-
day. In the absence of Il. i. Oberne, as-
sstant adjutant general, Comrade L. G.
Culver was appointed pro tenn. and Com
rado l.. Whitney assistant. A committee
on credentials wns appointed, and the con-
ycntion adjourned until o'clock.
The oncampment was called 20 order at
2$o. and the report of this committee on
credentials adopted. Permission was then
granted by the commander 10 the sons of
veterans 10 sit in the hall. They shortly
aftcrward arrived, most Of them being in
uniform and marching in twos, ac-
companied 10y brass band and colors hy-
ing. The reports of numerous committees
were then heard. after which Comrado
Grant. Of Livingston post, wns called to the
chair, and Commander-in-C Chief Galloway
delivered his farewell address. which was
referred Ia n committee.
The election Of officers for the ensuing
year was the next thing in order and a
recess was taken, Commander Galloway
having announced that only members Of
tho q. A. Il. would be allowed in the hall
during the election of officers. There wer Q
two nominations made for the otflco Of
ommander-in- chief for the ensuing year,
Major l.. +. Ferris. Of Bozeman. ard
Harry kesslor, of Helena, the latter with
drawing his name. The assistant adjutant
general was instructed TO cast the vote of
the convention for Major Ferris, who was
declared the choice Of the cncampment fer
commander in-chief. Adjournment was
then taken for supper.
The encampment will again meet in Sos
sion nj 7:3O this evening and elect senior and
junior vice commanders, ndiutant and
other officers after which grand banquet
will be given at the Albemnrle hotel.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-10
A PLAGUE OF MICE.
Lower Russia Completely Devastated by
the Pests.

FUWFT FtHTHFH NWHfTI'EFF1 N7FFWEF"0FU "
the Pests.
NEw YORK, April 9.-According to a cable
dispatch terrible plague has swept ovel a
large portion of southern Russia. Millions
of field mice have overrun those provinces
and are passing northward. They have
fuined the cultivated fields completely,
gutted the granaries and wheat stacks and
killed and eaten several hundred dogs.
They swim rivers and climb mountains, and
there seems TO be no way either of extermi-
mating them or arresting their progress.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-10
RandalI's Condition.

Representative Randall's condition to-
night IN Just about the same as last night
He is. if anything, n little easier. but tlis
IL due to n free flow Of the abscess, and he
may at any time have recurrence of the
relnpses, which may sap away his strength,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-10
Blew Great Guns.

GoDEmcH. Ont, April "A terrific gale
on Lake Huron to-day caused the loss Of a
number of fishing boats. The freight
schooner Parisian, manned by the three
Matheson boys, is missing, and it is feared
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-10

RIumoSD. Va. April 9.-Tho United
States circuit court grind jury to-day in
dictod Preston Belyin, president Of the
Powhattan club; A. M. Smith, Jr.. nomi-
nee for commonwealth attorney; A. d, Gui-
Rion. i. g. Tate and others for combining
20 delay and prevent voting in the First
precinct OF the Jackson ward nc the election
ncld Nov. g. 1889, for members of congress.
All naTiies are democrnls.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-10
SOUTHERN PACIFIC.

4. T.. Huntington Succeeds LELAND Stanford
as President lie Makes IA speech.
San FR,ScIsco, April D. .-. the annual
meeting Of the stockholders of the South
en Pacific to-day directors were elected,
who. in turn, elected the following officers
President, g. 7. Huntington; first vico-pros-
ident, G. f. Croker; second, A. n. Townei
third. j. G. Stubs.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-10

Colonel +. +. Knox, retired officer of
the regular army, and for several years
commander OF the First regiment Illinois
national guard at Chicago, died last night
OF paralysis.
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George A. Fields. mulntto, nped 9i,
was hanged yesterday at scranton, Miss.
for the murder Of Jennie Mosley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-10-16

Mrs. r. =. Buns. Of sacarspp,, is 10 the
city.
Mrs. y s. Williams is whiting friends in
Lisbon.
G. W. Jones, Esq, went to Eastpori
yesterday.
Miss Carrie No'th left yesterday ca a
visit with friends 10 Lowell, Mas.
Chairman Carpenter Of the County Coa-
missioners was In the city yesterday.
Dr. Rowe Of the Hospital went to Oak
land yesterday 10 be gone f. Y days
Mrs. Captain Cullen Bryant took tha
1910 a. NJ. train for Boston yesterday.
Miss Emma Pray is visiting friends in
Auburn for few days, leaving here yes-
teFiay.
Mr. and Mrs. II. Bliss, Jr.. Of Washing
ton were registered a. the Coney House
yesterday.
Mi, Clara Rounls Of Portland, who has
been in he city the guest Of Mics T. lith
Blanche kimbau, retureca to her hopie
yestet Jay.
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II. ccai xtsde

Coai des,ers ere nov to- busy 70 hold
much couverszsion on ReaeraI topics ha;
one Of them willingly answered the qaes-
tions Of the JoasasI yes.ersiay.
II shis taik shout the rise IN the Price 81
coal tsues
~. hss risen fssfy cents ia New York
but ! shaii not change my retail figures fcl
tie prssert--
How do ycu, prices compase with thore
Of last sexsoa:
Goal thss vas then ceiling for 5g-1s
and s7.o0 We s.e nov retailing fer - 80
per tea. with FfsnsIiS for dollar more
per ton :"
.sIhsss prices you understand, he sl,isd
"are fxed by the coal b5rens. WIN regu-
late the smeans Of coal mineA 20 that the
price Is kept mp 20 4 profitable fgure fss
them. Fer rsis resscn coal il otter
difscn'tsy obtained vhsn wanted. Sox coal
that ordered last August hasa's yes ar
riyed4
Doesa's this dslsy often afscs Jour
ffsiglss
Most certainly I. does many times.
This year fsstanassly Is al exception.
Some years the ireigh, on my cost 10 q
per ton owing 70 delay when II could hare
j. when | ordered u ~sald cost but si.I5 q
ton
II may naturally be concluded that 10 this
IS ia other lines of basiness the consume,
eventually ha, to make good such lcsss,
yet'tl,c c,aI tssds isn's a sinscure by ssy
means. Like sil staple products the mar
gins-for the retailers are small and fore
sigh, in buying and sssict attention 10
business are needed to meet the public de-
mad for the black diamonds aud be sue
csssiul IN so doiog.