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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-03
The Irrigation Problem.

The irrigation bill introduced and report
ed by Senator Plumb repeals the pre-emp-
tion law only in the states west Of the l0ith
meridian, which does not affect the Da-
kotas. The object of Senator Plumb and
other members of the senate irrigation
committee in taking irrigation matters out
side of the geological survey is because
Major Powell is devoted too much to
theory and is not practical. Senator Stew
art. chairman Of the committee. while not
expressing himself in as strong terms as
Plumb, is as much opposed TO Powell as the
senator from Kansas. Powell has made
many friends in Washington and Ill con
gress who are ready 10 stand by him, but he
does not impress the western men as being
the kind that is wanted 90 carry on the irri-
CATION scheme, and the senate ia thus de
termined TO place the matter in the hands
of the agricultural department.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-03
WESTERN AssocIATEDRAILwAYs
Railroad Magnn,cs About to Form New
Association.

CmcAGo, April 2.-lSpecial. Tho meet
ing for the reorganization Of tho Interstate
Commerce Railway association WAS held to-
day. The omens at present are auspicious
for reorganization. If IL is accomplished
il will result in the forming Of the largest
and in many respects the most important
railroad association in the country. II IL
proposed to organize under the name of
the Western Associated Railways includ-
ing all the lines members Of the association
between Chicago and the Rocky Mountains,
Canada and the gulf. All the leading west
ern roads were represented at to-day's
meeting, except the Union Pacific, Missouri
Pacific. 81. Louis ~ San Francisco, Rio
Grando Western, Kansas City, Fort scott 10
Memphis md Wisconsin Central. All
these except the Wisconsin Central and Rio
Grande Western sent word approving the
move tacitly by excusinR their non-repre-
sentation Chairman Wnlker read the pro-
posed agreement and the report of the COM
mittce, which will begin work Thursday
morning and work continuously until con-
clusion is reached.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-03
Coal Mines clnsnd nnwn.

LIVINGSTON, April O. Special The coke
and coal works at Cokedale, seven miles
from this place, we're closed down for an
indefinite period last night. just what the
trouble is cannot be learned. The company
has been having difficulty with its employees
and it is said has had in contemplation a
reduction in wages for some time. Last
night Superintendent George I. wickes in
formed the men that all single men and
seven married men would be- discharged.
After supper a conference WAS held and Mr..
Wickes offered Sl.lO per ton 10 all who
wished to dig at that rate. The price per
ton has heretofore been $l.25 and the
miners refused 10 dig coal for less than that
amount. IL is not thought here that the
works will be closed down for any great
length Of time.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-03
Tho Tiokers are silent.

CHcAGo, April 2.-The board of trade
opened this morning with all the tickers
and telegraph instruments of the floor.
This is the result of n resolution of the
board 10 90 out of the business Of furnish
ing official quotations in order 10 run out
bucket shops. The general impression
among members il that It is a doubtful eK-
pertinent. Ihore WAS n rumor on the board
this morning TO the effect that an arrange
ment had been entered into with the New
York stock exchange, by which that body
bucket shops. Members Of the board are
enthusiastic this afternoon over the first
trading with quotations dropped. They
say the volume Of business wac larger than
on any day for months. They attribute
this 10 orders from men who have been
dealing through bucket shops.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-03
OUR SOUTHERN NElGHBORs.
President Diaz In His Annual Message
Touches on United States Affairs.

President DiaE In His Annual Message
Touches on United States Afhirs.
CRY or Mexico. via Galveston. April a.
Both houses of congress opened last even
ing. President DiHz in his message says.
good effects will follow the deliberations OF
the Pan American conference for tho new
world, and the maritime congress at Wash
ingion for the nations at large. The mes
sage refers 10 the apology of the United
States for the sighting remarks of Consul
Misener, when he presented his credentials
to Costa Rica; he states tho United States
promised 20 take into consideration the pro-
test of Mexico against bringing Apache
prisoners nenr the Mexican frontier.
The government at Washington, the
message says, refused 10 consider the prop
osition OF the Los Angeles Chamber of Com
merce for the acquisition of Lower Califor
mia. His excellency draws attention Ia the
decisions of the United States supreme
court in the matter of the fraudulent Abra-
We'll claims, and states the last installment
of debt 20 the United States was paid in
January last. II IL expected however, part
of this money will ba refunded, owing 90
the bogus nature of some Of the claims.
Mexico. Diaz saws, will encourage railroad
building. The progress Of the work done
in this direction and the development of
the postal aud telegraph facilities is sum
married.. The financial condition of the re-
public il declared 10 he nourishing, and
Mexico's credit abroad is stronger than
ever before. The message recommends re-
trcnchment In the expenses Of tho govern.
meut.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-03
ONTANIANS OUT IN FORCE
Many Home People Listened to the
Debates in the Senatorial Con-
test Case.
Senator Gray Drops the Final Let
tor on Butte and Raises
a Laugh.
pointments Hung In until the Con-
test Is Decided.

WASHINGTON. April Especial. The
closing round in the Montana contest with
two seats in the United States senate as the
stakes. was begun on the floor of that body
to-day. IL did not awaken much interest.
Most of the senators from both sides of the
chamber left their seats during the debate
and the galleries were pretty we'll emptied.
The senators who remained were chiefly
members Of the committee having the case
in charge, and few democrats who want
10 inform themselves ON the situation.
Many Montana people were present aud
they were, Of course. deeply interested.
Col. Sanders. one Of the republican
claimants was on the floor most of the day,
often in consultation with Senators Hoar
Spooner and Evarts of the committee. Mr..
Power, the other republican claimant, WAS
in the gallery in the presidents reserved
seat. With him were Russell Harrison, A.
j. Seligman, chairman of The Montana re-
publican committee. and John Power,
brother OF the alleged senator elect. Clark
and Maginnis, were ON the floor the most Of
the day coaching the democrats
who were TO do the talking,
Representative Carter wns there. too,
and among other Montana people present
were Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Power. Mrs. San
ders. Mrs. Galfry, Robert Law and l.. w,
May. In the midst Of an eloquent period
Senator Gray about ruined the effect of his
own eloquence ON the Great Conspiracy -
ms he called il, by an allusion 10 "Butt City, y
meaning Butte City. Every one of the Mon
tana people smiled. Col. Sanders bent over
like a jack-knife, half shut, with a laugh,
and Mr.. Clark. whose case wns being
pleaded, looked as if he had been personally
injured. The debate was dry, and no new
light was brought TO bear OH the case.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-03

The Helena and Anaconda postoilice ap-
pointments have been heldup. Representa-
tive Carter is anxious TO have the change in
the Helena office, butt is understood San
der and Power favor allowing G. ID. Cur
tis 10 remain in Office until his term ex-
pirts. As Mr.. Garter has heretofore had
fr''ssirS in the Montana appointments,
the president has determined TO take no
action in the mntter until the senatorial
contest is ended.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-03
National Capital Notes.

Secretary Tracy approves the proposed
plan for the review of the nRYies of the
world in New York harbor in 1892.
Among the nominations to-day was Geo.
+. Iurretin to be- surveyor general of Ne
vadn: register of land office, Henry g.
Olney, at Gunnison, Colorado; receivers of
public moneys, Geo. G. ThaKter, at Carson
City, Nevada; John j. Lambert, at Pueblo,
Colorado.
A. j. Seligman, chairman Of the repub-
lioan committee of Montana gave dinner
10 his Montana friends in this city at Cham
berlain's last night. There were present
Messrs. Sanders and Power Representative
Carter, Speaker Reed, Theodore Roosevelt,
Robert Law and John Parker.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-03

The pan-American conference to-day
unanimously adopted u resolution that an
international American monetary union be
established; uniform information al coin OF
coins be issued; that within year or Less
from the adjournment of the conference
there be n special meeting in Washington
of committee composed of delegates from
each nation 10 consider the value, and guam
tity of such currency and coins.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-03
AMUSENENTS.

Another Large Audience To See Mr.. Rus.
sell In His Great Performance.
A large audience was again present M
Ming's last evening TO see Mr.. Russell and
his company in the farcial oomedy-lie-
wiiched. II is needless 10 say that all wer,
delighted. Much enthusiasm was mani
tested over the clever songs and specialtie'
as well as the fine bits of comedy acting
Alr. Russell may be sure Of a royal 70
ception when he ngain visits Helena.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-03

John Doe, Martin Moore, Pat Sullivan
and l.. Burns were placed behind the bars
charged with being drunk and disorderly;
fighting and Ben Starkie for fighting. The
latter is colored mun who forged check
on Robert II. Fisk for S37 80 and got il
eashed IN q C!ore street saloon.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-03
on THE BENNING TRACK.
A Fair Track and Good sport at the
Washington Races.

lhlr TRACK ana GOOD sport NJ Tie
Washington Races.
WASHINGTON, April AT the Benning
course to-day the track was fair.
Maiden three -year-old and upwards, six
furlongs-Parthian won, San Jose second,
Gipsy King third. Time l:ls&.
Three-year-o six furlongs-PalI Mall
won. Little Elln second, Faustina third.
Time 1;1S4.
1wo-year-old iillies, half mile-Kitt
b won, Helen Wallace second, Marguerite
third. Time 5l4.
Handicap, three-year-olds and upwards,
one mile and furlong-Prather won,
Frank Ward second, Iceberg third. Time
2;Olk.
Three-year-olds and upward, one mile
Manhattan won, Carrie q second, Nat
Guilty third. Time lis.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-03

NEW ORLEANS, April This was the frs,
day Of the New Louisiana Jockey clubs
spring meeting. The weather was pleasant
and the attendance large.
Six furlongs-Carlton won, Silidia l.. sec
ond Nosegay third. Time, 1l5li.
Five furlongs-Crispino won. Lochiel sec
ond Regardless third. Time ls03.
Three-year-olds, seven furlongs-Back.
burn won. Harvester second, Hardee third.
Time, 1904.
Free handicap, one mile-McMurtry won
Macauley second, Zeke Hardy third. Time
1A2I.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-03
Tell Your Headers.

To Tm INDKPENpEST: We desire 10 call
the attention Of your readers 20 the fact that
we have received an elegant line of spring
clothing for gents and children's wear,
comprising the latest novelties IN desirable
goods, and are Offering the same At un-
precedented low prices. Kindly soliciting
AN early inspection, We are,
Yours respectfully,
GREKNHooD, BoHM a. Co.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-03

A largo delegation of southern tobacco
men appeared before the ways and means
committee to-day TO protest against the
new tobnceo schedule.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-03

The Kreuz Zeitung says the car is suf-
fering from fainting tts.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-03
TWO
Easily Solved
pRoBLt'\.s
Two Times TWoEiFour

0II[cTI0M The price of real
QUlollUIV estate advances
il proI oHion to the increase
Ofpopulation; if the ropula-
ton of MissOula numl cred
$500 in the spring of 1889
and in the spring Of 1890
numl ers 5000. whit was
tie increase in value of Mis-
soula zeal estate?
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-30
GOTHAM'S GREAT GALE.
The Wind Causes an Almost Unprecodent-
edly High Tide at New York.

The Wind Causes an Almost Unprecodent-
eddy High Tide at New York.
NEW YORK, Oct. 25.-An unusually
severe storm has been raging here for
twenty-four hours. The wind blew half
a gale, and with it was heavy rainfall.
AS the wind was on shore it drove the
waters of the bay up into the North and
East rivers, and an extraordinary tide
was the result. At 4 o'clock a. m. when
the tide was highest, the water at the
Battery was on a level with the top of
the sea wall, three feet higher than it
has been for years. The water began
running into the cellars along West
street, as far up town as Chambers.
At 10 o'clock West street was in a
shocking condition. Below Dey street
it is torn up and but little pavement is
left. The street is perfect sea of mud,
with half floating timbers, while paving
blocks and castings are scattered about
in everybody's way. The black and
Shiny mud ruins everything it touches.
Elizabeth, n. j., Observation-Disclosures I'm
der Water and Bridges in Danger.
ELIZABETH, N. j., Oct. 25.-The storm
was one Of the worst seen here in many
years. The entire southern portion of
the city was flooded and boats had to
be used as a means of communication
with the rest of the city. The Eliza
beth river is greatly swollen. The
Long Branch railroad was under water
from. Eliza beth to East Rockaway, and
reports come of a serious washout at
Bayway. The north branch of the
Jersey Central was also submerged and
at o'clock the waves were sweeping
over the top Of the long bridge spanning
Newark Bay from Bergen Point to
Fears were entertained
for the safety Of the structure if the
gale continued.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-30
WILL MAKE BEET SUGAR.
OxNARDS CONTEMPLATE ESTAB-
LISTING WORKS IN MINNESOTA.

Southern Portion Of the State Especially
Adapted to the Industry---Mankato and
Other Points to Be Visited and Site
Decided Upon.
ST. PAUL, Oct. 29.-The Washington
ton correspondent of The Pioneer Press
says there is good reason to believe that
in very short time at least one beet
sugar manufacturing plant will be To-
Gated in Minnesota. If his information
is correct Henry T. Oxnard, proprietor
of the plant at Grand Island, Neb., is
contemplating the establishment of such
factory. His representative is said to
be on his way here now to examine for
the most advantageous location. Man.
kato is the first place to be inspected.
Mr.. Oxnard was in Washington
last week, and to the officials
of the agricultural department he said
that he intended to establish several
branches in the beet sugar belt. He
asked for the results of the analysis of
sugar beets from Minnesota and studied
the beet sugar raising of the western
part of that state.
Professor Wiley said to the CORES
pondent that, while he did not know
what Mr.. Oxnard proposed, he would
not be surprised to learn that he was to
build a factory in Minnesota. Mr.. Ok
nard had told him that he proposed to
begin the manufacture of beet sugar in
several localities in beet producing coun-
tries. From some recent tests I have
made, Professor Wiley said, Minnesota
takes good rank in the production of
sugar beets, especially in the southern
half of the state.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-30
THE CHOLERA SCoURGE.
Statistics as to Its Prevalence as Giyen BIZ
the Government Bureau.

Statistics as to Its Prevalence as Giyen BY
the Government Bureau.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27.-Advices re-
reived by the marine hospital bureau
from the United States consul at Ma
gaski, Japan, reports 1,095 new cases OF
cholera and 742 deaths from this disease
during the period from Aug. IL to Sept.
II. From the outbreak of the epidemic
until Sept. IA, there have been 3,1SS
cases and 2,O31 deaths.
Advices received at the bureau from
the United States consul at st. Helena
reports the appearance Of cholera Of
Meskene and Aleppo.
Advices from Spain state that the
cholera epidemic continues, but its
presence in Barcelona is not officially
confirmed,
Reports from Abyssinia say that the
epidemic is intense in the localities oc-
cupied by Italian troops, and at Masso-
wah about sixty deaths occur daily
from the disease.
Reports from Russia state that the
actual presence of cholera is not reported
but some cities in the south are suspected
but nothing definite is known.
Reports from France state that the
sanitary condition is very satisfactory
! and no cases of colera have been re.
ported. The report Of Italy states that
according to information received from
private sources many fatal cases of
cholera have occurred in Venice. The
Italian government has deferred the re-
turn of troops from the Red Sea colonies.
Advices from Constantinople say that
the late cholera reports are very un;
favorable and show that the epidemic Il
increasing in extent and intensity. The
appearance Of the disease at Aleppo, to
which place it was imported from Mes
kene, is very serious. On Sept. II and
| l2 nine deaths are reported out Of fifteen
cases.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-30
ALLOWED TO DISCRIMINATE.

Long and Short Haul Clause Doesn't
Apply on Business to Pacific Coast
Points.
WASHINGTON, Oct. S7.-A long de-
cision of the interstate commerce COM
mission, made by Commissioner Bragg,
was announced in the case of George
Rice against the Southern Pacific COM
pany, the Union Pacific Railway com.
pany. the Atchison, Topeka and Santa
Fe Railroad company, and others. in
reference to rates on petroleum and it's
products to California points,a as affected
by the long and short haul clause of the
act to regulate commerce. The de.
decision is in favor of the railway lines,
and maintains the position that under
the act to regulate commerce they have
a right to make lower rates to California
water and terminal points on this kind
of traffic, to meet the competition Of
water lines, without reducing their rates
to the same level at intermediate points,
where no such competition exists,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-30
REED IN ST. PAUL.
Big Reception Given the Speaker at the
Eyan---Mass Meeting in the Evening.

Big Reception Given the Speaker at the
Ryan---Mass Meeting in the Evening.
ST. PAUL, Oct. 29.-Hon. Thomas b.
Reed arrived in the city at a. m. over
the Burlington. He was accompanied
by Ex-senator Sabin, Henry Brown and
George Thompson, of st. Paul. The
party were driven to Gov. Merriam's
and breakfasted. From to s D. m. a
reception was held at the Ryan which
was largely attended by Republicans
from all over the state. Gov. Merriam
presided over the mass meeting at the
Grand opera house, at which Mr.. Reed
delivered the address.
The theater was packed to suffocation,
an overflow meeting being held at the
Newmarket hall, which was presided
over by Hon. Soren Listoe.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-30
ONE QUESTION DISPOSED OF.

by the Ohio Legislature,
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 26.-The house
of representatives has passed the Son.
Grant bill, and SO settled the question Of
Cincinnati's government, for which the
extra session of the Ohio legislature was
called by Governor Campbell. The bill
provides that the present board of public
improvements shall be abolished and a
new one appointed by the mayor of Gin
cinnati. The board thus appointed will
serve until next April, when their sue
cessors will be elected by the people. At
o'clock p. m. both houses of the legis-
lature adjourned sine die.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-30
Won 1IOltke's Goth.

NEW YORK, Oct. 27.-The Goth ami
versary of the birth of Won Moltke was
marked by one of the greatest festivals
of music and oratory combined that has
ever been held at the Metropolitan opera
house. All the German societies and
prominent clubs of the city added their
share of interest to the great event.
Gen. Sigel delivered the principal ora
ton in German. Chauncey M. Depew
also paid tribute to the character Of the
great general. A great number %
prominent people were present.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-30
Struck Oil in Ireland.

LONDON, Oct. 25.-A very prolific
yield of petroleum has been discovered
at Kilkeel, County Down, Ireland, and
a company is being formed to develop
the product. The discovery of petro-
leum in paying quantities in Ireland
will greatly assist in reviving the dor
mant industries of the country, and
there are many who believe that Ireland
will at no distant day be found to be one
of the greatest oil producing countries
of the world,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-30
Peace Between Sioux and Oiibwas

MILE Laos, Mimi, Oct. 25.-Fhirty-
five Sioux from the Sisseton agencies
have arrived here and are to spend a
fortnight visiting, dancing, feasting and
smoking the calumet or pipe of peace ON
which occasion will also be celebrated
the sacred white dog dance, when a
white dog, fattened and prepared by the
grand medicine priest, will be cooked
and served, with much ceremony, to the
visiting priest. This is the first visit
with friendly and social intentions that
the Sioux have made to the regions Of
Mile Laos since the dark days Of their
fiercer and sanguinary wars with the
Ojibwas, and which finally drove the
former from the land.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-30
Hollands King Incomnetent.

THE HAGUE, Oct. 29.-Dr. Mckay,
minister of the colonies, announced to
the parliament of Holland, all the mem.
bers of both houses being in their seats,
that in the opinion of the royal physi.
clans who had examined the king, the
illness of his majesty was Of so grave q
nature as to incapacitate him from Der,
forming the duties of the kingly office.
Parliament was therefore requested to
make the declaration prescribed by the
constitution.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-30
SITTING BULL PLOTTING.

Several Hundred Warriors Pledged to Go
on the Warpath at His Bidding,
STANDING Rock AGENCY, Oct. 49,
For the last four weeks Sitting Bull has
been melting the Sioux Indians in this
vicinity to an uprising. He enlisted the
sympathies of large number of young
bucks by telling them the story of his
great bravery on the field of Custer. and
several hundred of them had agreed to
90 on the warpath at his bidding. The
old chiefs however, several of whom
were in the famous campaign on the
Little Big Horn, offered strenuous OBJ
jections to the foolhardy propositions
of Taurus recumbent and one of them
gave; up the plans of the recalcitrant
reds to Maj. Mclaughlin, the agent.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-30
Owing to the Mckinley Bill.

HALIFAX, et.29.-Qwing tothe small
shipments of produce from Prince Ed
ward Island since the Mckinley bill
went into force, the managers of the
Boston, Halifax and Prince edward Is
land steamship line have withdrawn the
Heamer Worcester from the route and
only one steamer viii go to the eastward
during the remainder Of the season.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-30
More Swiss RebeIlions.

BERNIE, Oct. 29.-In the Canton of
Ticino the troubles between the Con-
servatives and Liberals have broken out
anew and disorders have again taken
place. The federal government has dis
patched an additional battalion of
troops to assist in restoring order in the
canton,