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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-11-16
PRICE
THE MAINE.
LAUNCHING OUR NEWEST AND BIGGEST WAR SHIP.


BRooKLYN, Nov. 12.-Just before noon on
Tuesday, the 18th inst, there will be
launched from the Brooklyn navy yard the
greatest war vessel and armored steel
cruiser combined that has ever yet aoated
under the flag of this country. The fact
that she has been thus far constructed en-
tirely by the United States government. and
not by private contract, would be in itself
sufficient to make the occasion an interest
ing and important one, but even that fact
set aside, the day will be red-letter one in
the annals Of the American navy, for it will
mark another and giant stride in the re-
newed life of an invaluable branch of the
national service, which less than q decade
ago, seemed almost doomed, not to obliter
alton exactly, but to lingering, useless,
and unhonored existence, with all its glory
in the past and mono to be hoped for in the
future.
When, therefore, the great steel ship
slides easily into deep water ON the day ap-
pointed for it's launching, and Miss Viii
merdinR. the granddaughter Of the Sec
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SQUARE DEALING.


low steel or military" masts, with reyolv
ing gun platforms aloft. These, with her
abilities as a torpedo boat, have been so
often and SO fully described that it is not
necessary to do more than refer to them
here. There has. in fact. been no intention
in the present article of indulRinR in rep
etition of details, the only object being to.
appropriate time, to the steady increase Of
great war vessels in the once feeble
American navy, and also to take a hasty
passing glance at the tremendous possibili-
ties of modern warfare. We all hope, am
sure, that the future of the new American
navy may ever be peaceful one; hut sup
pose all our hopes should count for naught,
and suppose the great cruiser and warship,
Maine, 80 soon to be launched with a fair
young girls smile and benediction, should
find itself in deadly contest with q foreign
vessel of equal power and resources. What
q battle of the giants that would bel
w. H. CURTIS, in.
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officers. It is the fashion just now IN this

officers. It is the fashion Just now IN this
country to paint all iron war ships white.
BY the time the Maine is ready to 90 into
commission come other color may be i'll
vogue.
The view Of the steam of the Maine shows
also the basin into which she will DO
launched, for the Maine is going into the
water stern foremost. There is mo special
rule as to this, everything depending of
course as to whether it il most convenient
to build the vessel with her prov pointing
landward or seward. Vessels have even
been launched broadside out. but that is
rare and little clumsy. The Maine will
be launched just as thousands of wooden
ships have been launched before her; no
change in launching methods have been
deemed necessary to meet the requirements
Of iron vessels. When she slides into the
water the largest war ship in the United
States will be afoat.
Not in the world. England has one or
two Just ono size larger-for great war ships
like needles and pearl buttons, come in
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ACROSS THE WAY.

Have You no friends ACROSS the way"
My little city darling said:
Ard when there comes rainy day.
=, ant you look out and nod your head
10 come one else, 10 can do
10 Will and Fred nd baby Sue?
l heard you tell mamma to- day
Ion mad no friends across BE way"
But have friends-dts r friends" I cried.
With quick. remorseful thought of home,
"A band OF brothers. side by side,
10 greet me If go come.
how dear they are. cannot say!
Nor how it cheers me day by day
To see across the valley far
How strong and beautiful they are!
'Anl you should see the robes they wear
Their mantles thick and soft OF green,
Then rain tinted, yet more fair.
Or ermina wraps with silver SHEEN.
But yet think l love them st
When, all in sOmbre shadows drest.
Their broken ranks in silence lie
Beneath the solemn midnight sky.
.6ometimes . misty curtain drawn
Between Ms hides these friends from me-
But when at sunset It is gone,
Dear child, how fair the sight zee!
For where the nearer ranks divide.
The gates Of glory open wide;
And 10! in that uneafthly light
The father halls trAnsfigured quite;
While yet another and another
Peeps DER the shoulder OF his brother,
And smiles through rosy mis-. sni seems to saS
heaven lies beyond us-such u;tle way"
''Such friends are NICE" she softly said,
FOR any one ~ old rs you:
And when I'm old and yon redsad,
perhep. III 20 and gee h m lou.
But now I'D rather watch to see
Children acroes the street from me;
A Ard nod e VII III, cad play pssp-ho
Snann d. Lndlnm. IN 8azysgt -.
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rotary of the navy. amid the booming of
guns. the screechinR OF whistles, the dip
ping of oolors and the cheers of Thousands
Of seamen and landamen, christens il tho
Maine" it will al mean that now mari
70 maintain, and defend. IL need b,
whether ct home or abroad, the honor OF
the nag it calls under and tbs rights Of the
people it represents. That BY tie time IL u
fully equipped and ready to 60 into com
i expected Of il. and 70 cope With
any foe ON equal terms, il the
chief rsaaon Why the launching of the
Maine in this present month Of November
appeals TO the pride and the enthusiasm Of
patriotic Americans everywhere. Its actual
ing = simply that Of . massive shell With
empty oompaTtmsnts-vill rive TO the
whole county IN added esnss Of security in
ea1s q thEsaSansd fossiGn mvasioa and IN
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FACTS IN MEMS SUITS.

It is strange that at this day men can be
found who will pay two prices to the mer-
chant tailors when they can buy such we'll
made and fne-ftting goods as we now show,
all ready made. Really we will have to have
our lunatic asylum enlarged as soon as the
legislative deadlock is broken.
We have this week received several styles
Of the most striking novelties one asolid blue
woven check is la-la. We only ask for it $25.
Another is the pin stripe, in two styles,
very handsome, $40.
# you want, or can use a nice, stylish tailor
made suit at very low fdgnres, you can't af-
ford to pass our stock, III - ~
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agH1nst tne WnOIe Bfltlsh navy OF That
day."
There was mild hut unmistakable con-
tempt in the glance the veteran mariner be-
much to say, and that myself had rashly
said it in the presence of superior wisdom
When the old man finally spoke, his words
brought genuine relief.
III that ere craft was ahoat twenty years
ago." he said slowly and impressively,
.'she'd "a been more than match, single
handed, for all the navies of the hull
world
Sweeping, wasn't it? But when a little
later talked with distinguished naval off,
GERS naval constructors and naval draughts-
men found that the old salts opinion was
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added feeling of readiness to act in case of
foreign insult or injustice.
For the Maine, although called cruiser,
is also war-ship. and is built to hold her
own against war.ships. She is not revo-
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FACTS IN BOYS CLOTHES.

The ladies (bless em) know what is what,
and for that reason we catch their trade.
We are sorry they only buy boy and children's
clothing, but they know where to get bar
gains We are particularly strong on me-
dium price line, say from $3.50 to $751; 90, and
we guarantee prices named in this line to be
/ Is per cent lower than any house in Helena.
We also show great line Of Overcoats for
|youngsters--large plaids, plain chinchillas,
with and without oapes, very handsome styl-
lish garments, and what is. still better, they
are very cheap.
c0lIADE NEAL Ikln
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-11
OUR CITY GAS-W0RKS
MASSACHUSETTS, LEGISLATORS COME
DOWN HERE TO SEE THEM.
Also to Investigate as to Thsfr Success
Under Municipal Man
agement.

The Massachusetts, Legislature is con-
sidering the propriety Of allowing ell Of
its cities and towns to omanufscture gas and
electric hight.
There is no such general law now. The
passage of ono is strenuously opposed.
The gas and electric-light companies by no
means approve it. but many if not most
of the people do.
II is a question whether such works can
be successfully conducted by municipai
bodies.
TO get all the information possible on
this andcognate points the joint Commit
tee on Manufactures of thetwo houses was
instructed TO visit number OF critics that
own their gas and electric-light plants.
TIRE COMMITTEE HERE.
This committee reached here from Bos-
ton yesterday and took quarters at the tx
change. where they registered as follows :
Senators NJ. p. Palmer, simeon Dodge, and D.
N. ructe.
Represe entaiiyes +. o. Barnes. T. II. Counell,
c. II. BaEer, L. Il. Crocse,t, r. 7. Goodhue. Z. j.
Mcdonald, n. II. Sanders. and Mr.. +. A. Gnoer',
general manager OF the Boston hlecric Soul-
pany: Mr.. c. Z. Greenougn. counsel Tor the
Boston Gsslight Company: Mr.. j. i. Sargent OF
Lowell; Mr.. simeon Dodge, Jr, OF Wenham :
and Charles q. DAVIS, ASSISTANT sstEe@"~o"
arms OF the House.
Messrs. Gilbert. Greenough. Sargent, and
Dodge accompany the committee by invl-
tation.
HERE BEFORE.
This committee, or at least similar COM
mittee. was here a year ago.
They were then escorted about the city
by Colonel Shepherd. of the Davis Shoe
Company, formerly of Lynn, and by mum
bers of our officialsan by several members
of tho Chamber of Commerce. Yesterday
evening they were recipients OF like stten
tions, and to-day Mayor Ellyson and seye
raj other public spirited gentlemen Will DC
vote several hours to them, showing then
our gas-works. giving them information
thew need. &c.
This duty over. the Massachusetts, gentle
men expect 20 visit number Of our large
tobacco-factories and other places OF In
terest. arrangements for which have beer
made 10y President Purcell, OF the ChamDel
OF Commerce.
Tomorrow morning they 60 to Peters
burg.
From Petersburg they go to Alexandra
and Washington.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-11
FAUST LAST NIGHT.
A Success Scored at the Academv-na'
Festival Chorus, &c.

Every inch Of availableroom on the large
stage Of the Academy of Music was utlllZeu
last night for the production OF MT. Le"IS
Morrison's dramatic and spectacular yer-
sion of Goethe's Faust" The audience
was large. A year ago the piece. was Ine
most complete and elaborate OF the s9IC
ever seen on Richmond stage. but the
present one so far outstrips il that II now
stands as revelation in scenic ana me-
chanical splendor. Each successive plc'
ture seems to excel IN realism ana inag
nifcence until the final apotheosis. whlch
really closes a wonderful production III "
yeritable blaze of glory. =
The Cathedral, the garden. and the VIZ VIZ
GINS shrine are grand pictures; but tny
fiendlah, weird. and terrible brocheh'
with its conclOmeration OF ghosts anu
sprites. its ftful bursts of electricity, anu
its marvellous pyrothenic display
O-bc-foTgotten picture.
No doubt the remaining three perform
ances will attract crowded audiences.
THE MAY TE7T1vAL CHORUS.
The first rehearsal of the May Festival
Chorus was held Last evening IN the Lu-
thcran church on Seventh street.
The commencement of the festival Work
is most hattering.
One hundred and forty-seven chorus
tickets were issued and many more WIZ
lUDcnr AT tDe UcAL Ici4ttlnhi' i'hPS' 49,
counter attractions keeping many away
last night. .
The festival chorus is an nassured success
ENTERTAINMENT AT coRcoRAN HALL.
Tho entertainment given for the Boys
Missionary Society Of Leigh-Street Baptist
church last night at Corcoran Hall was
success.
The principal feature of the occasion was
the performance of the Misses Lawton, OF
Michigan.
The " Council of the Gods" wasrendered
with fine effect, while the realistic negro
camp-meeting provoked much laughter
The entertainment with an entire change
Of programme will be repeated tonight.
KITCHEN bellies WILL NOT RING TONIGHT.
Kitchen Bellies" which was advertised
bright. catchy comedy" with COM
uanv OF "ten elcctric-light comedians
was produced at the Theatre last night,
The play was very poor. not at all what
IL was represented 10 be. and after the per-
fornance the management OF the Theatre
THOUGHT IT best to cancel the companys
engagement
The Theatre, therefore. will be closedfor
the remainder of the week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-11
Personals and Briefs.

Rev DR.. r. y. slecd, Of Norfolk, was in the
city yesterday.
The Fourth Precinct Jackson Ward Demo-
cratic Club Will meet tonight.
Mrs. Thurber. tho highly-e.tcemed pstroness
OF musical art IN this country, Is visiting In
Richmond.
The Academy OF Medicine and Surgery will
meet next Tuesday and not tonight So al
nounced by the cards
The house upon which the roof Of Hickoks fac
tory Tell during the storm OF wednesday be-
lOnged 10 Nr ". A. Boswell
No cases werc tried in tho City Circuit Court
yesterday. Only one was called, and that was
continued until the next term.
Mr.. Robert O. Harper, who died in Baltimore
a few days ego, was a member Of the Otey bat
terry OF Richmond during the war.
Miss Ma;tio John and Miss Laura Fulcher, Of
Nashville, Tenn, are visiting Miss Fulchers
uncle. James L. Vaughan, 'O3 west Cary street.
The State Board Of Medical Examiners finish
cd the examination OF candidates lsst night aud
the graduates will probably be announced to-
day.
Mr.. A. ssss, OF Washington: Mr.. Harry Conk-
ling, Of New York, AID Mr.. winthrop sargent,
OF Philadelphia, are on business visits to hlch-
mond.
Attic Male Orphan Asylum Sunday afternoon
next at o'clock tho Easter sunday services Will
TO repeated. Rev. j. Wiley Bledsoe will
preach.
Judge FitZhugh, Of the Chancery Court. Is con-
fined to his hon-e by sickness Judge witt Will
hold court for him until he is able 10 return 10
his duties
Mr.. c. Writ White. Western-Unlon operator
IN this city. and n very fast teiegraUher psrtici-
pated In the telegrspRc tournaments In Now
York last evening.
A musical aud recitation entertainment VIII
DO given IN Christ Episcopal church sunday
school room, ccruer Nereole aud Twenty-second
streets. on Friday, April llih, ct Z. NJ.
The reported engagement Of tho Res. Dr..
Nckin, rector % tho Church OF tho Epiphany,
Washington, ID. G., and Miss Mary Waite, daugh-
ter Of the late Chief-J Waite, Is autnoria-
lively denied.
Mr.. c. G. Bonifant, who was taken from
Washington TO PowhAfan county this week on a
requlsitou issued by tho Governor and tried on
u charge of felony, has been acquitted. and
passed through Richmond yesterday on his ro-
turn 10 Washington.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-11
TN, gle,.lng Of s.rong Nerves

IL recoverable, not By ne use Of mineral seda-
ti,es. bu. by recourse 10 edectual tonic treat
menI opistes and 'he Ike should only bo used
ss suYillaries, and then ss sparinsly as possl-
bic. Vigorous nerves are quiet ones, and the
rnost drscs way to render them 20 is 70 reinforce
tho vital enersiea That sterling inyisorsn,.
Hos,sstsr's stomach Bittsrs, Will bs found ALI
suniclsns for this purpose. since is entirely re-
moves impcdimsnts % thorosgh dtsessioa aud
assimilation Of tho food. 20 that the body 10 tn
sufed its due amount Of nourshmens, and con-
ssauentiy Of stamina Rheumatic tendencies
and Affections Of the kidneys and bladder are
y lao counserArtsd BY the BittsrA which " De-
les pleasant medicinal st.mulsnk indniDely
purer than the rev sxcttanis Of ocmnssces uhich
react intariousiy npea Ne nervous sys.sg.
AptvNlsIA3a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-11

by the storm of Wednesday afternoon.
Our people may congratulate themselves
that their loss was not greater. so far as
can be learned there we're no casualties IN
this city or immediate vicinity OF any, mo-
ment that were not reported in yesterdays
Dispatch.
The heaviest damage done here at any
one place was at the Richmond Chemical
Wor Ks. where one half Of the roof was
lifted of and some of the timber carried
great distance. An examination Will be
made this morning with q view to ascer-
tanning the damage, which is covered by
insurance. This mishap has not et all H.
tertered with operations at the works.
The storm was very severe in Henrico
county in the neighborhood Of West
Brook, Mr. Ginter's beautiful suburban
home. The dense black clouds were fear
full 10 look upon. The wind, which came
with a rush and q roar. took up COW from
one farm and carried her over TO Bloom
iDgdale, Mr.. Milton Cayce's stock farm. A
fine Jersey bull of Mr.. Cayce's, which was
in the pasture, instead of being frightened
got mad and with below began TO chase
everything on the place. After running
mules. horses, and other stock over the
place the bull dashed into house. broke
up furniture, and scattered things around
generally
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-11
THREE CENTS PER COPY.
Look 10 Simmons Liver RegulstoT fcs
relief from all sickness resulting fruD
disaased hyeP.
Police Enssrtsfameut.

The police Of the Second district have
completed their arrangements for the sp-
tertainment 10 be given at the Mozaxe
Academy Of Music Tuesday, April 18th, -
o'clock. The programme il the most at
tractiye that has ever been presented to
the public by home talent. The Rev. Moses
u. Hoge, ID. d.. will lecture; subJsct.
Running the Blockade" DIR. Thosnas
Nelson Page will recite selections from his
works, and Professor Jacob Reinhardt hAs
arranged o most attractive musical pro,
have an opportunity to sing toa large and
appreciat,ye audience. The music will be
directed by Professor Reinhardt, who has
been energetic in his efforts TO make tho
concert success. lnanotber column viii
be seen the programme. The box-omce
day 18th. and Tuesday 18th, for the ex-
change Of tickets for reserved seats with
out extra charge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-11
AUCTION SALES TODAY.

SUTTON 8 CO, $50 y. NJ, frame store at ths
northeast corner % 1wenty-ffth AMI Clay
streets, and two frame tenomons shl0in-
ins.
JAMES II. ELAN. p. ~. brick residence and
lot No. eg0i east Franklin street
e. A CATI.lN, 4. 81. three now frame DWELL
inZs, Church Hill. between rweniy-seventn
and rweL 'y-cighth s,rec,s
oUAKLEs & Nice URDY, 40 =. M., two franc
dwellings between Church aud Rescrvoif
streets.
JANIS B ELAN, p. NJ, new detached resi-,
deuce corner of TTenty-segenth and VI
streets ana vacant lot on Twonty-soyonth
aud N streets
J. THONPsON BROWN q CO., 5 P. NJ, brick
house next % tho corner OF Broad and fou-
shoe streets. aud old bricks, secondhand
lumber, dOOre, windows, Sc.
n W. BOWE, 5A f. NJ, building lot at the cor
ner Of Main and klm streets
TUSNICLIFFE Il CO., l0:30 A. NJ, new ana
second-hGnd furniture.
WILLIAM JENKINS s. SON, 1890 +. H.. bAns-
mas. lemons &c
ice-boK lounge. curtain-rods. sc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-11
sTRgET-RAILWAY MATTERS.
Stockholders TO Meet aud Sanction Con-
solidation.

Messrs. George L. Fisher. Gibson utzel,
and Donald Il. Toncey, who have been in
the city several DAYS on business. connected
with the street railways, left for New York
last night on the 7:13 train.
Mr.. Fisher, who has practically directed
the management Of these properties since
soon after the death of Maurice B. Flynn,
Is a frequent visitor 10 Richmond. He is
always kept pretty busy while here, as
there are hundreds Of things that he has
necessarily TO attend to personally. For
the last two months no has been at work
on the consolidation scheme. which is
soon to be put into complete operation,
ell of the preiiminaries having been ar
ranged.
As stated yesterday. oil parties interested
have been gotten TO consent TO the plan
and pool their securities.
Messrs. Putzel and IOncey, who are law
partners. have been conducting the legal
part OF the negotiations in New York. while
Messrs. Meredith and Christian. OF this
city, have been so engaged here-all, of
course, working in unison.
TIE cOMBNF.
The organization Of the consolidated
company will be perfected at the adjourn
cd meeting Of stockholders of the Rich
mOnd Railway and Electric Company TO be
held one week from today.
The stockholders OF the Union Passen-
ger Company Will meet tomorrow at noon
20 authorize the transfer of stock. Mr..
PutZei u secretary of tins company. The
City railway and the three electric compa-
mes Will also meet IN few DAYS to take
the same action. This is merely formal
proceeding, and the programmes VIII be
arranged in advance.
Mr. Putzcl says the Marshall-Street Line.
recently purchased by the City Railway
Company upon certain conditions, viii he
embraced in the consolidation. Messrs.
Bryan and 1rigg are corporators Of tho
new company, into which all Of the old
ones are to merge. but it is said they are
not subscribers 10 the stock.
TaE PRESIDENT.
1t is thought that Mr.. Fisher will be
elected president.
Mr.. Iutzel when asked yesterday about
the rumor that tho properties are TO pass
into now hands replied that he knew no.
th II OF am such proceeding being cOntem
plated, but on the other hand was quite
certain that there will be 10 change OF
ownership. Mr.. Mer dith also disclalmed
any knowledge of such thing beng III
tended and expressed the belief that there
viii be no such deal.
Mcssr3. Fisher and ToHcey were in Man.
chester yestcraaY IN company with ex-
Mayor John T.. TAYLOR
IL l. supposed that their visit was in con-
noction with the extension of the Marshall
Street inc across Mayo's bridge and over
the right OF way heretofore granted TO this
company, of which MIR. Charles W. Turner
Of Manchester. was president 1t Is conf
IDENTIFY expected that Manchester will soon
receive the benefit Of a line across MayO's
bridge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-11
EARCAER cROONEDNEss.
The Amount OF tho Treasurer's "Misap-
preparation " Incrcssed by
Over s5G, 900.
~ telegraph % the Dlspatch.l

BA1rruoRY, April l0.-The Archer inves-
tigating committee made the discovery to-
dav that in addition 10 the Sl33. 900 of cOu-
non bonds which State Treasurer Archer
disposed Of for his own account over
S5GO0O Of registered bonds are missing.
The committee this afternoon mado its re-
port TO Governor Jackson.
TIE RzcoNMESr ATOM OF lHE COMMITTEE.
It recommends that the Attorney Gen
eral be instructed to proceed at once 10
brino suit upon the bond given by State
Treasurer Archer for the faithful perform
auce of his official duties. and thCy also
find themselves compelled by thor sense
of official duty to recommend that the
facts developed ny tb0m IN tho course OF
their investigation, with the testimony
taken bv them, be laid before the Attorney
General and the States Attorney OF Balti-
more city 20 the end that such proceed
ings may be taken as the gravity of the
case demands.
CHARGED WITH OFFICIAL MALEEFAsANcE.
They charge the Treasurer with official
malefeasance and with repeated mlsappro-
priations to his own use of securities and
bonds belonging to the State and the pro
ceeds of bonds belonging to the State sold
bv him. and they are ready to lay the proofs
OF these grave charges before Governor
jackson at such time aS ho NAV name for
a hearing after notice to Archer. The
committee have traced Si3,500 worth OF
the bonds distracted by him, but have not
been able To ascertain what he did with
the remainder.
HEARING TO BIZ HAD TUESDAY NEXT.
Attorney General White said that Cover
nor Jackson bad sent q copy Of the charges
and n list Of the witnesses by special mes
senger to Treasurer Archer at beialr. ana
had notified the latter 10 appear before him
at Annapolis Tuesday next to make his an
swer to the charges.
ARCHER ARRESTED.
BALTIMORE, April lO.--State-Trc9surer
Archer was arrested tonight at his home,
"Uazeldell," =" near Belair He was too sick
TO be removed, and all officer was placcdln
the house.