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The Helena independent., 1890-03-19

History is repeating itself, says the Phil
adelphia Record. In the forty-hrst, forty
second and forty-ihird congresses the re-
publican majority shnmefully violated every
principle of representation in ejecting hon
esily elected mombcrs from their seats. In
some instances republican contestants who
were overwhelmed with defeat at the ballot
box were admitted ON the most frivolous
prctexts. One contestant from South Car
olina. who received only n handful of votes
was admitted on the ground that the dem
ocratic member had not had his disabilities
removed But all those fraudulent devices
Tor retaining political power, SO far from
proving of Anv avail, only intensified popu-
lar wrath and Indignation.
In 1874 the republicans succeeded in elect
ing less than twofiihs OF the membership
Of the forty-fourth congress, Some oftheir
greatest strongholds IN PENNSYLVANIA. New
York, Massachusetts, and elsewhere were
captured 10y the democrats. Since that
time the republicans have twice only Sc
cured procnrious maioritics in the house.
But. untnught by the lessons OF experience
their leaders in congress have rushed into
repetition of the worst partisan iniquities
of the past Not only have they oyerthrown
the most sacred parliamentary precedenis.
but they hnye not scrupled to violate nh the
rules of evidence and the demands Of
fair play in eiecting democratic represen-
tatiyes from their seats. The admission Of
Featherstone 90 the seat of Cate. from the
First district of Arkansas, was as fragrant
an outrage upon the rights of representa-
tion as ever YVES perpetrated in the history
of free government. II is evident that the
republican leaders in congress are prepar-
ing their backs for another popular casti-
CATION like that administered 20 them in
ls7i All the signs Of the times indicate
that they will not be disappointed. II the
people Of this country proyerbially have
short memories, it is a fortunate dispensa-
tlon that the politicians forget quite as
l readily.
The Helena independent., 1890-03-19

Notes and Queries says; Secret CORE
pondence by means Of postage stamps might
be easily carried on. A postage stamp can
be stuck on each Of the four corners Of an
envelope in at least Y different positions,
4s in all, These Il different positions can
be repeated on quite or 10 other points on
the envelope, If it is square and Of good sizc.
96 10 l36 in all. This will give us, say, 100
different modes, easily distingushable one
from another Of applying a stamp on
an envelope. Let each one Of these differ
ent positions or modes tor as many Of them
as are wanted represent a word or a
sentence, and let these words or sentences
be tabulated so as to form n code, such as
is used by those who telegraph TO very
distant parts Of The world. and the system
of correspondence ia complete. If adopted
tand dare say il has already been
adopted, it would, fear, be used princi-
pally by lovers; but it might evidently be
used as n ciphe for all purposes and ci-
phcr that could not possibly be found out
unless the code was laid hold Of
The Helena independent., 1890-03-19

PoLIrIcs both in Wisconsin and Hi
noia are likely to be affected this year
10y tho pubic school question OF more
properly speaking by the fact that the
legislatures Of both those states last
year enacted laws that interfere in a
measure with the rights oi parents to
have their children educated in such
schools as they may prefer. IN both
states The statutes to which exception is
taken are in the nature Of compulsory
education laws, and both make II the
duty Of petty officials to designate
what parochial or private schools shall
be entitled 10 I'll the requirements Of
the public schools. Thus. il the relg
ious preiudices of the official so prompted
him lac may rule that attendance at an
Episcopal parochial school does not
meet with the requirement Of the law,
or he may rule in like spirit as 10 any
Catholic, Lutheran or non sectarlan
school Members Of the Catholic and
Lutheran denominations are especially
solicitous that children should be taught
in the denominational schools, and so
long as they bear their proportion Of the
public school tax there should be no
reason why they should not be permit
ted TO follow their own convictions in
the matter. The statutes in both Hi
nois and Wisconsin originated with and
we're pushed 10 TO their passage by re-
publican members of the legislature;
and very naturally that party is held re-
sponsible for their existence. In Wis
consin pastoral letter upon the subject
has been issued by the Roman Catholic
prelates, in which the faithful are ad.
yised to seek redress at the polls. In
Illinois the law has been the subject of
adverse criticism in both Roman Cath
Ollie and Lutheran pulpits, and there
also the republican party will be held
n rountable. II is. indeed, legislation
such ms the republican party are dis
posed to. from its acknowledged pattern
alistic principles. The result Of the
November elections will show how the
peope regard policy that so trepasses
upon the right Of the citizen TO follow
his own convictions.
The Helena independent., 1890-03-19
ACHILD'S LONG JOURNEY.
4 Little waif Who Arrived In Helena Yes
ier,lnN Killed from Ernnre

4 Little Waif Who Arrived In Helena Yes
ter,lay Billed from France.
When the Northern Pacific west st-bound
train reached this city yesterday, sleeping
car porter was noticed walking along the
platform, leading by the hand small girl,
l3 years of age, who carried an old
fashioned carpet bag. Attached to the
jacket of the little one was shipping tag
addressed TO Joseph Zimmerman, Helena,
Mont. The child was clad in German
style and could not speak Eng
lish. All the explanation the
porter made was that the ticket agent
AT Chicago turned the girl over to him for
delivery 20 her destination. land WAS held
responsible fer her. was the darkey's only
explanation, as he turned her over TO po-
liceman. satisfied that he had discharged
his important duty. The child WAS cared
for by German woman who met her at
Chicago. She said she learned from the
girl that she came from Alsace Lorraine,
and she speaks broken dialect of French
and uerman. She learned that the girls
father started her on the journey. Some
body took her from Castle Garden and
placed her on board train
Nut hIluki hl kpAAk W AlNt Win utE uuclcs
who owned several large buildings and
stores in Helena. The child seemed per-
fectly obvious of the long journey she had
taken, having made the half circle of the
globe in three weeks. She knew how long
she had been on the road.
Officer Lockhsm took the girl up town,
and Ed Zimmerman. OF the Cosmopolitan.
WIS the first man approached 20 claim the
child, but she was no kin Of his. and the
city directory failed TO reveal the name of
Joseph Zimmerman. The girls railway
ticket would take her to Garrison. Ig
Miller took the little wRif 10 his home and
cared for her. and in the meantime a search
was begun for her uncle, who II is thought
resides NJ Drummond, and u telegraphic
inquiry To that effect has been sent. An
other Zimmerman has been located AT
Radersburg, but his given name is not
Joseph. A claimant for the child will prob
ably bp found to-day
The Helena independent., 1890-03-19

pleases, and fill up the other Two places
with his next two throws. In this case he
leaves six for the hundred place. Then he
throws three two. He leaves the three for
the tens place and throws again, The last
die, which is to represent units, shows a
six on top. The player has G3G. The next
man throws two threes and four. lie
leaves the four in units place and throws
two aces. He picks up both and throws
again. He gets five and a deuce. The
five goes TO hundreds and the deuce 10 tens
that gives him ga. There is skill in the
game. have found few who can do it
successfully.
The Helena independent., 1890-03-19
New York,s LIltlc Gnms.

A Chicagoan while in New York found a
new game called euclid, which he described
in this way TO Times reporter: Three dice
are used. The player throws them out. six.
four, ace. The ace counts one. not high.
The thrower has three throws to make the
dice e1piess ns much MS possible in units.
tens and hundreds. II he had to rest on
this one throw it would count 6ll. But he
has two more throws. He can place the die
OF the dice be leaves on the counter in the
place OF the units, tens or hundreds, as be
The Helena independent., 1890-03-19

no Bishop Jenner in America. An
Established church bishop, retired, Of
that name resides in England, but he
has not been in America, and conse-
Quently could not have been interviewed
in Detroit, as the article intimated. The
whole publication was iiseredita6le
alike 10 those who originated il and
those papers that printed it, the editors
knowing that it was calculated to uring
the clergy (who have sins enough of
their own to answer for into disrepute
as advocates Of one of the most bare
faced u skin gambling games.
The Helena independent., 1890-03-19

pointed Gen. Douglas TO confer with the
governor and ascertain definitely
If the building will be turned
over to the state on the date reported aud
if so they are desirous of moving into, and
will pay rental for its use. For the purpose
of having the unfinished portions complet-
ed, that they may be comfortable, until the
state makes necessary provision for their
completion, the three companies propose to
give series of grand balls, the proceeds TO
he devoted TO that work. Each company
heartily favors the project, and at a future
meeting arrangements will be made for the
balls.
After the disposition of this matter the
company repaired TO the banquet board in
an adjoining room and spent several enjoy
able hours.
The Helena independent., 1890-03-19
HELENA, MONT, MARCH 10, 1890

- Monanan- abroad will always fAl tho
DAIRY INperl NpLvT on bio AT their faSofi'o ho-
icl- tifib Avenue Hotel, New York; Grand
Pacific. Chicago Wet. Minneapolis; Baldwin
and Inlann hnn lrNnnI.nn
The Helena independent., 1890-03-19

Eruipaneos At tho risk 81 suhreribor unless
made $ registered lott,r check or postal or *
tft.. rulnr ra,ablc 10 Tho Independent Publish
tompauH
ts- Pcrsons desiring 1HE lyDErTNDENr served
iii- r.r homes M place. n business can order hy
r..'sl earl OF through telephone No. 100. Please
,.ft.i casc. of irregular delivery promptly.
Adscrlsourus, tn insure prompt Insertion,
lould be- Landel ia before .. IA.
Rejected communications not returned unlcFs
rt,iarcis inclo-c,.
The Helena independent., 1890-03-19

THE silence Of the esteemed Herald
over the expressed determination of
Congressman Carter and the administra-
tion to punish an innocent member Of
its staff, who seeks to be postmaster,
because of certain comments in that
periodical on the proprietor Of another
esteemed contemporary, is painful in
deed. Why this retccnce? The INDE.
PENDENT will gladly open its columns 10
the gentleman who, We feel sure, has
been deeply wronged
The Helena independent., 1890-03-19
BATTERY AS BANQUET.
The Helena Soldiers Have Time and Dis
CuSs the Arsenal Matter.


The local militia companies and the regi-
mental officers accepted the hospitalities of
Battery A last evening at A. o. L. W. hall
to feast at the banquet board, and there
was big turnout. Previous TO the dis
cussion of the feast business meeting was
held in the lodge hall to consider ways and
means for the early occupancy Of the new
arsenal building. Gov. Toole is re-
ported to have said that the
state will take possession of
the building on April |. On account of the
improbability of securing his pay at very
early date the contractor has ceased work
on the building which is completed with
the exception of finishing the rooms in the
second story. The ordnance officer says he
will have to give up his present quarters in
a short time and will require place to
keep the supplies. The companies APP
The Helena independent., 1890-03-19

TnAr "young Napoleon of finance" A"
Henry S. Ives, will be released from jail
in New York just in the nick Of time,
This is period when Napoeons OF
finance find their opportunities in buy
ing great corporate interests and paying
for them with watered stock.
The Helena independent., 1890-03-19

A SOLDIER has just been released
from the Saltwater prison, after serving
five years Of n twenty-nne year sen.
tence by court martial, the discovery
having been made that he had been
denied the universally concededl right
to make his defense before the court
With such cases as this coming up no
one need repeat the question, why do
soldiers OF the United States army de-
sertgn
The Helena independent., 1890-03-19

SroT the democrats who hang around
the republican primaries, and you can
size up the brindled gang,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-29
CONTRACT LABOR LAWS.
What Secretary Window Says in Letter
to Mr.. Stitch.


WASHINGTON. May 2s.-Secretary
Window has sent letter to Mr.. George
F. Stitch, Immigrant Inspector at Chi
cago, Ill.,, in regard to the enforcement
OF the alien contract labor laws, with
respect to aliens coming in from Canada,
in which he says:
.'You call my attention TO the follow
ing advertisement clipped from Cana
dian paper: Five, hundred carpenters
wanted good, competent men will be
given steady work, at from 30 to 40
cents per hour; apply at Builders EX-
change. 159 La Sale street, Chicago.
If an alien does accept that PROPOSE
lion, does come to the United States to
engage in labor for the Builders Ex-
change, he complies with his part OF
all that is involved in the proposition.
The minds OF the offerer and OF the
acceptor meet, and thus form one of the
prohibited contracts of the statute.
In my judgment if the above condi-
tionS and facts could be proven In a
court, il would be held that the Build
crs' Exchange was liable to the penal
ties denounced by the law.
81 have no doubt of the right of the
officers appointed by the Secretary, to
make the proper Investigations neces-
sary to determine whether the incoming
alien is here in violation Of the law with
out reference to the place where the
investigation may, from the nature OF
the case, be required to be made.
1t is important that immigrant In
spectorS, particularly those on the bor-
ders of Canada, be diligent in using all
proper measures to discover violations
of the law, and report them with the
evidence that may be obtained, 10 the
Collector of Customs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-29
BAD FOR MGINNIS.
GOFFS APPEAL FOR THE FRAUDULENT CLAIM
OF LITTLE AVAIL.
Senator Faulkner Delivers an Interesting Speech on
the Original Package Blll-He Explains
the Necessity Of Some
Legislation.
Special Telegram to tie Register.

Speciai Telegrdm 10 tie Register.
WAsHINGToN, May 2s.-Gen. Goif's
appeals for McGinnis have not yet ac-
complished anything. Your correspond
ent is enabled to state upon the best
authority that as the Republican senti-
,aent now stands IL is adverse TO McGin-
mis-. OF course party eXigencies may
arise TO effect change, but should the
vote in committee be taken tomorrow
II would be against the fraudulent
claim of McGinniS. Goff is evidently at
low tide with his party His recon-
mendations do not have so much weight.
Senator Faulkner to-day introduced a
bill to pension John Ii. Everitt, late OF
the First Maryland Infantry, now OF
West Virginia.
The House Claims Committee report
ed favorably Smiths bill To pay the
heirs of John Foster, OF Elizabeth, Writ
county, $3.50 for ferrying Union soldiers
over Little Kanawha river during the
war.
Senator Faulkner to-day delivered a
very able and interesting argument on
the original package bill. lie was
listened to with great attention by Sen
ators of both sides of the chamber, as
he was the author Of the bill which
was reported from the Judiciary Com
mittee with the exception of one or two
clauses. Senator Faulkner explained
the necessity Of some legislation and
also defined the provisions Of his amend
ments.
Mr.. Faulkner expressed himself as in
favor OF doing something, of passing
some bill. that would relieve the situa-
tion which now confronted Congress.
The question has been discussed as If 1t
only affected Iowa and other prohibitory
States: but il affected all those States in
which the systems Of high licenses
and of local options prevailed. II he
understood correctly the decision OF
the Supreme Court, il involved the
question whether or not State could
collect a revenue from the license sys-
TEN, or could permit its citizens to have
local option, or could prohibit the
traffic in intoxicating liquors. He,
himself. believed. (aS the people OF his
State did that the high license system
was the true method Of dealing with the
question, He had given notice Of an
amendment somewhat similar to the
substitute since reported by the Judici-
ary Committee, provided that as soon as
the article of spirits was delivered to the
consignce at the place Of destination all
its characteristics as an article OF com
merce should cease, and it should be-
come subject to the State laws. The
substitute as reported differed from his
amendment in some respects, and in
those respects he criticised it. He OBJ
jected, for instance, to the use of the
word "Prohibition" in the substitute;
and he suggested that the object could
be attained by the use of the word reg
ulatiou "
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-29
Railway Convention.

WASHINGTON, May 2S.-Judge Cooley,
the Chairman of the Interstate Com
mercc Commission. called the conven-
tion to order and made brief address.
Judge Cooley was elected chairman and
Mr.. L. A. MoScly secretary. The re-
port of the Committee ON Legislation,
appointed at the last meeting, was then
read.
The report states that there were two
causes for the lack of uniformity in
railway legislation in this country. the
first cause was the want of harmony be-
tween the legislation Of Congress and
that of the State legislatures; and the
second cause was the want of harmony
in the legislation of the different States.
The report recommended that the main
features of the Interstate Commerce
law be made a part of the laws of the
different States.
During the session statement COM
piled by the Statistician of the Inter
State Commerce Commission was sub
mittcd to the convention, showing the
number of persons killed and injured in
railway accidents In the United States
during the year ended June 30, 1889.
This statement shows that during that
time ). .s93 persons were killed and 20
800 injured. OF the number killed
l.972 were employees, 80 were passen-
gers and 3.45l were dcnominatcd ''Other
persons" OF the injured 20,02S were
employees, 20. lag were passengers. and
1. 1876 were other persons.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-29
IN HONOR OF MIR. vAUX.
RandaIl's Successor in Congress Warmly
CONGRATULATED.

WASHINGToN. May 2s.-Thc House
was called to order this morning 10y
Speaker Reed An immense floral trib-
ute fully four feet in height adorned a
front desk in honor OF Mr.. Naux, Mr..
Randall'S successor, who was present
and the recipient of many congratula-
tions and friendly greetings.
After the reading of the Journal Mr..
O'Neill, Of Pennsylvania. presented the
credentials Of Mr. Vaux, and when they
had been read by the clerk he escorted
Mr.. Vaux to the bar Of the House and
the latter gentleman qualified as Rep
rcsentative from the Third district OF
Pennsylvania. Mr.. VauX affirmed, and
as he took his seat he was greeted with
applause.
On motion of Mr.. Grosvenor, of Ohio.
a bill was passed appropriating Sl25, ,0Oc
for the establishment of a national mill
tary park at the battle field OF Chicka-
mauga.
A conference was ordered on the ma
val appropriation bill, and then the
House went into committee Of the
whole. Mr. Barrows. OF Michigan. in the
chair, on the river and harbor bill.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-29

Ann ARBoR. Men. May 2S.-During a
performance of Frankiin's circus here last
evening 800 students from the State Uni
vcrsitv attended the show When the per
fIrInauCe was finished most OF the students
remained ia the tent in bunch and gave
the college veil This demonstration was
at once followed 10y AN attack from about
twenty circus men armed with clubs, who
advanced shouting their war cry. Hey
Rubc" The students, surprised by the
attack. fen back with several broken heads,
but soon rallied. I'm the melee several pis-
to. shots were fired and circus man
dropped shot in the shoulder. II is said ten
students and as many circus men are in the
hands of physicians. Several arrests OF
both circus 1cn and students have occur
red. None of the injuries are supposed 20
Doe fatal There is intense excitement in
Ann ArhOr.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-29
sCOTCH-IRIsH CONGRESS.
Preparations for the Gathering at Pitts
burg To-Day.

PITTsBURG, May pa large number OF
delegates and visitors 10 the Scotch-lrish
Congress, which meets here tomorrow
morning, have already arrived, including
delegations from Canada, Pacific slope,
South and the New England States.
Among the more prominent are DIR.
Mcintosh, Of Philadelphia; DR. Me
ClOskey, of Princeton College Hon.
Alex. Montgomery. Of California; Robert
Bonner of New York, and T. T. Wright,
of Nashville, who was the founder Of the
Congress. The meeting will last several
days and will be held at Mechanical Hall,
of the Exposition building. The spacious
auditorium has been handsomely decorated
and 5000 delegates and visitors are ex-
pected to be present when the Congress
opens. Ii was stated tonight that
Secretary Blaine would be unable 10 at
tend. and that there was some doubt about
the President A committee has been APP
pointed. however, TO call upon Mr.. Harri-
son while in Cleveland and endeavor 10
have him stop over on his return. The Con
gress will be opened in the morning by
Governor Beaver, who will deliver the ad-
dress Of welcome Addresses will also be
made by Mayor Gourley, Of this city, Rob
ert Bonner and DR. Mcintosh.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-29

Ihr Unfortunate Eugli>hman's Body
Found iu "A Reservoir.

Ihr Unfortunate Engli>hman's Body
Found n Reservoir.
N.,I.ENt. May e>-Thc Empcr
.-.-y was cleared up this morning
r. udug of tine unfortunate young
E.- -Imlu's body Boo 81 large reservoir
H supplies Montreal with water.
,-.rat $50, cut and around his neck
..>t.I towel The body was ideutl-
lHg umc ou the clothing and was
r.. m0rguc. where au inquest
DOM progress. Kimpor came to
ty In February and is known
. llr. Hreu In possession Of consider
money u notes aud letter of
-Itna Qgehrc firm which was never
.at. be- arrived iu Halifax. and
u Montreal he stayed at
GRAND Central Hotel. suddenly
,nrarcl and uo trace could De-
n-i. O. reporter on q local paper
.l>r u hand and ON examining
kmpcr had occupied, found
Stains ou the floor. which had been
removed. The hotel Keeper
.rared that after the mans dis
ar found "a razor covered
aui stains ou the mirror and
ar removed quietly to save
a.atll of DID,, house. IL was
stated. however, that kimper had
.s' play and thc Supposition
confirmation from every cir
..... .. ...el,c Noarrc~t> have
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-29
RaSc BALL Notes.

The Resolutes challenge any amateur
club in the city.
The Resolutes of Wheeling will play the
Wellsburg Grays next Saturday, at Wells
burg.
Yesterday -Benwood Stars II, Clippers
:: Pearle and Blake for Stars; Byrne and
DIan for Clippers
The Pink Carriers accept the challenge
of the Red Globes. for game Of base ball
on the Tunnel Green, June !.
The Bridgeport Clippers challenge the
Wheeling Juniors for a game Of ball on
Saturday. May 3lst. II accepted answer
through this paper
The North Wheeling bottle workers and
the Bellaire Circus Globe workers will
plav match game Of ball on the Peninsula
grounds Sunday morning at 10 o'clock.
The Golden Rods challenge the Bat
Breakers of North Wheeling 10 game Of
ball on the old Fair Grounds on DecOra-
ton Day, in the afternoon. II accepted
answer In this paper.
The Mark Twain base ball club would
like to have a game with the Washington
base ball club on Decoration Day in the
afternoon, on their grounds. Answer
through this paper.