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FELL sIX HUNDRED FEET.
horrible DEATH of u Miner in The Moun-
tain Consolidated.

horrible DEATH of u Miner in The Moun-
tain Consolidated.
BUTTE, Jan. "a Special. Herman Hes
ter, younq miner III the Mountain Con
solidnted met horrible death this evening
at = 9o'clock. He WIS car man, anl Was at
work on the forty foot level of The nuule.
For some unexplained reason The light On
the station nj that level went out. Hester
was walking toward the shafl in order TO
signal at the surface. In the darkness he
walked from the station into the shaft
The cage WIS AT the surface and his fall
Ia the bottom of the shaft. 900 feet, was
uninterrupted. The corpse was horribly
dihgured. Hester was y years of agc
and had brother in Butte. lie came last
year from Virginia City, Nevada, and was
unmarried.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-01-25
THE MONTANA {
Senators Of Both Parties Cropping
for a Solution of the Sena-
torial. Problem.
No Meeting of the Committee Hav-
ing the Matter IN Hand for
Some Days,
Republicans ANXIOUS 10 Have The uurs-
lion settled Before The Legislature
Expires 10y Limitation.

WAsmNGToN. Jan. 9i,-' Special The
republican and democratic senators are
alike perpleNed over the disposition that
ought to be made of the half signed Gre
dentials ul four mon from Montana who
ask 90 become senators. 4 delay in the
consideration of the question has arisen at
the start. II was the intention of tho com
mittee ON privileges and elections 10 meet
at once and decide on a method of proceed
ure. Senator Hoar, however, the chairman
of the committee, has been called AWAY by
sickness and il was said to-day 10y the com
mittee clerk that nothing woald he done
until he returne. That will not be until
some time next week at the earliest aud
the credentials of the four men. such ms
they are, will lie undisturbed in Scnntor
Hoar's committee room. promi-
nent republican said to-day that ac-
tion of some sort was very desirable
within thirty days. or during the time the
present Montana Legislature is in session.
If no action was taken before that time
then all four of the men should he sent
home and questions would arise which
would be more difficult TO settle than any
that are now in sight. Some take the
ground that Gov. Toole would have no right
90 appoint two men. as there would be no
vacancies in the sense of that word which
authorizes the governor 10 appoint. There
are no unexpired terms. If this principle
were carried ont the state would of nocessi-
ty GO unrepresented until another legsa-
ture could elect. Others hold not only that
the governor could appoint, but that if he
did so and the secretary of state refused 90
sign the credentials OF the appointees. n
mandamus could be ordered TO compel him
TO do SO. This would result in two demo-
cratic senators.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-01-25
The Need of Irrigation.

Senator Casey. of North Dakota, and
Senator Moody, of South Dakota. spoke for
their respective states before the senate
committee on irrigation this morning.
They urged the need Of appropriations 10
make surveys and both took the ground
that the artesian well systelu is feasible in
thoss states. Senator Moody has given The
question Il good deal of study. not only
since he arrived here. but before he WAS II
senator, and lie is regarded as near an au-
thori,y ms any member of the senate.
again present and asked several questions
Of the Dakota senators. Senator Moody
said after the meeting. that the majority
of the committee, he thought, would favor
immediate appropriations.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-01-25
The storm> on the Ocean.

I.oSpoS, Jan. 2l.-'lbe British steamer
Sardinian Capt. Richardson. from Port
land jan. >, arrived at Liverpool last night.
She reports very heavy weather. Jan. 10
an alarm OF fire WAS caused 10y The bursting
Of steam gauge. In the meantime fun-
mel was smashed and the fires were
smothcred by the water pouring down on
them, Two men were killed and third
wis 50 badly injured TINT he subsequently,
died. Three others wore budly injured. IL
WAS impossible tu replace the funnel for
twenty four hours und IN the meantime thf
steamer drifted the storm nt the same time
increasing in severity. The three dead
men were buried at sea when the storm
abaied. All tine Snrdininn's life boats ex-
cept one were smashed 10y hoavy seas.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-01-25
Union orihc Wine workers.

Corr9ims, Ohio, Jan. a. The two great
miners organizations to-day ndopied u
constitution. section by section, but moi
without much discussion and strong feel
ing. Although the constitution has not
been adopted as whole, there is no doubt
such action will be taken when the joint
convention cOnyenes again tomorrow. The
constitution provides the new order shall
be known as the United Mine Workers and
National Trades Assembly. No. l3j, Knights
Of Labor and National Progressive unions.
The objects are to unite mine employees and
nmeliorato their condition by methods Of
conciiation and the arbitration oil strikes
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-01-25

MN Yeas. Jan. H. Special The ad-
vance in the price of Northern Pacific com
mon aa4 preferred stock ON the stock ex-
change 20 dny wis ELECTED bl he same par
ties that are hu,ling Oregon y 1ransconti-
mental, nu Hddit ,onal point heing the sue
cossfGl negotiations in Europe, by Willard.
II the S,0c0l0O mortgage of the Mort hern
rnclic. which Willard announces ns com
plcied. 'rhis IS presumably loan. of
which tlir greater part of lhe cash will be
raised hy the Northern Pacific
to take up the Oregon 1ranscon-
tinoniRl bonds, according 10 the
agroemen, of November. The Oregon
Transconiinental is also announced TO have
sold its $7500)O of Puget Sound n Shore
railroad stock 10 the Northern Pacific.
These operations are all preliminary 20 the
winding up of the Oregon ~ Transconli-
mental corporation, and foreshadow its
successful completion, II will probably be
over three months before the liquidation
aud distribution of assets can be finally
effected
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-01-25
A I.anh nennriment necl.lon.

George Chandler, first assistant secretary
of the interior, to-day affirmed the decision
of the Seattle. Wash, land office in the re-
lection Of j. w. Galbraith's dcclaratory
statement in filing on land in sections II
and .. OF township 37 range >. The tract
he wanted WAS l7G acres. and owing 10 sec
ton lines ho could not divide 20 give him
the precise amount ~ which he waH en-
titled. The local office would not allow
him 10 Gle on the entire lot. The secretary
sayr there was no other course for the local
Office TO pursue.
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rorlngaI sun Angry.

Id-roN. Jan. 2i.-A large meeting whs
held at Trinity tleaicr laa night 10 start q
fund for national defense. The duke OF
polarcs presided. A committee of ~, con-
sistinv of leading citizens and naval aud
military officers WIS appointed 10 solicit
subscriptions Ia the fund. a number of
speeches were lnnde in which England WIS
bitterly asgiiled for the cOnr-r she has fol
lowed IN the dispute with Portugal. and the
French and Spanish laudcd for their sym-
pathy with the Portuguese.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-01-25

OTTAWA. Jan. 2i.-Minister of Finance
Foster give Il dinner Tonight, which WIS
well attended. Anoug those present were
many prominent members OF Ottawn socie-
ty, hut the members Of the cabinet were
conspicuous by their absence. The host
and hostess being prohibitionists, no wine
was dispensed. Foster Is getting much
credit for tlc courage he displays in resent
ing the ostracslu OF Airs. Foster by the
NlrnrnNnlIN.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-01-25
Huntington. rlan.

Vice. President Huntington. Of the Cen
tral Pacific Railroad company, to-day ad-
dressed the senate select committee on
Pacific railroads in explanation of the plan
which would be acceptable 10 the Central
Pacific railroad for the settlement of It's in
debtedncss 10 the government His state
ment was practically q rccapitulation of
longer one made by him yesterday to lhe
house railroad committee.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-01-25

CulntrIowN, W. Va, Jan. 2i.-Geu.
Naihon Coz spokc to-day before the gen
oral assembly of the two houses of the leg
ismiure in behalf of himself ms contcstcc in
the gubernatorial contest. lie rcpudiated
the charges that frauds were committed,
aid conlendcd he did not appear for him
self but for the people who. he said. had
elected HIM governor. He made an elo-
quent appeal and declared his intention 10
abide by the decision Of The legislative
court This closed the arguments for Gon.
Col. 81. Cmir will tomorrow CLOSE for
Fleming.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-01-25
suor BY THE HUSBAND.
The President of AN Insurance Company
Narrowly Escape, Death.


Narrowly Escape, Death.
SAN FRAsctsco. Jan. 2i.-Louis Brum-
we'll, president Of the California Insurance
Company, WIS shot and badly wounded this
morning by George e. Pratt, general agent
of the company. Tho shooting hos caused
a great sensation. In explanation OF the
shooting. Pratt said he recently had bcen
sent 20 Japan by Bromwell, mud upon re-
turning % week ago received from
his wife confession that she
had beon spduccd by Bromwoll. After
obtnining evidence confirming this
Pratt went 10 Bromwcil's Office nnd charged
him with the crime. and then shot. Both
men are widely known iu business and So
cial circles. Pratt was married twenty
years ago and came here from Chicago
seyernl years ago. He has Two sons. Blon-
well i. married and has fnmily. Brom-
well declined 10 make any statement.
Pratt said his principal renson for the
shooting grew out Of the fnct that his wife,
10y reason of her betrayal, has become
insane.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-01-25

BisMAGcK, Jan. a. SPECIAL. The lcgis-
latuTe adjourned this afternoon until next
Monday. The members accepted an myi-
taiion from the citizens of Grand Forks
aud departed ON special train FOR that
city tonight. They will also stop at James
town and inspect the insane asylum. Near
" MI the momhors and officers are IN the
excursion. The Northern Pacific railroad
furnishes free transportation. The Grand
Forks people have made elaborate prepara-
lions 90 glve them hearty welcome.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-01-25

Cu,urNoS. H., Jan. IA street chr on
the Champaign d Urbana railway jumped
the track this afternoon aud rolled down a
twenty foot cmbanlment. The car was
crowded with passengers, mostly women,
nearly all of whom were injured. Five
ladies were quite seriously hurt. II is not
thought, however, that the Injuries of amy
will result fatally
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-01-25
SWlNDLED OLD Hutch.


CmcAsh Jan. %.-ibr Mail says il is re-
ported on the Doard OF trade that the selling
clerks of 3. =, Hutchinson, by series of
cross trades mndo to accrair broker. have
swindled him ont of very large sum of
money. The amount taken is reported TO
nave been as much rs x100.00O.
The Evening Journal says that lluichin-
son, while admitting the embe2zlements
denies that they foot up more thau a few
thousand dollars. The Journal says. how
ever. this Is but continuation or part of
n system Of robbery whereby old Hutch has
been vietimized for nearly two years. His
trades un the board are suid to be very
loosely managed. and this accounts for the
ease with which the stealing WIS done. The
JOurnnl asserts that the job was put up by
Thomas Stoner, one of ButchinSon's most
trusted clerks. and "Bert" King, trusted
clerk of Broker p. Dickenson. Stouer
would mark M the amount he considered
safe, from SlO1 10 5000. against lIutchin-
son. and io The credit of w. r. Dickinson.
Ming would make no corresponding entry
on Dickinson sheet and the amount would
be daily paid into the clearing house, but of
course not collected by Dickenson. II
would be returned 10 Hutchinson MS uncol-
lected, when Sioner would go 10 Hutchin-
sons cashier, point out the debit on the
sheet and have check drawn for Dicken-
son. King would convert this into cash and
divide with his partner in crime.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-01-25

NEN ioRg, Jan. 2i.-The general term Of
the supreme court has affirmed the conyic
ton OF Herr Most and his sentence
20 one years imprisonment in the PEN
itontinry. Most WAS convicted for using
lnngnnge tending TO incite riot during q
speech at an anarchist meeting in Noyem-
Der, 1857.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-01-25

LAMAH, Mo-, Jan. 2i.-Joseph Garrett,
deputy sheriff and iailor. shot himself
through the heart yesterday. He left a
wife and seven children, The only motive
was dependency, caused by an unfounded
rumor that he had connived NJ the recent
escape of some prisoners.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-01-25

Balcntcz, the Brazilian minister to DAY
received cableGram. dated l,io Jnneiro.
from Barbozo. the Brazilinn minister of
finance, slyingi "The capital for II great
banking institution, 10 be known MS the
National Bank of the United States OF
Brazil. wis subscribed to-day within four
hours. The capital is Sl00,00Jo0O.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-01-25

PAas, Jan. 2l.-Gen. Boulanger has sent
Il telegram to VI. Paul Deroulde, his col
League in the chamber of deputies, who in
rerent revolt in that body when M. JefIrin
attempted to speak congratulated them up
on showing themselves TO he real defenders
of universal suffrage. Martineau, member
Of chamber of deputies. who recently seced-
ed from the Boulanger party, entered a
meeting of Boulangerists held here last
night. lie was Immediately attacked,
kicked culfed aud spit upon. and compelled
10 sign the resignation of his seat in the
chamber.
The Delogoa rai way has been completed
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-01-25
ryFoRrrNArE CALIFORNIA.
The snow BIocLnde sin iiolds While
Flood Threatens.

SAN FG,NcIsu, Jan. Photographic Gd-
vices tonight 10 the Associated Press from
thirty or more points in northern Cali
rornia state that heavy warm rains have
been falling to-day. that the snow is melt
ing rapidly, and that the creeks and rivers
are now running almost 10 the top of their
banks. The rain pour still continues. and
Hood greater than that of few weeks
since is threatened. The danger is greatest
in the Sacramento, Napa and Sonoma
valleys
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-01-25
ROADS STILL TIED I L.
The Great storm on the Genital Pacific
shows NJ sign of Abatement.

Shown M ~Ign Uf Abnlrinrni.
SAS FWNoIsco. Jan. 1.-THE great storm
continues in the mountains, and the diff
culties Of the Central Pacific have increased
in consequence. The road has now been
blocked ten days, which is the longest period
il ever has been closed. The storm, how
ever is undoubtedly the most severe ex-
perienced since the first overland road WIS
built into California. Manv streams in
northern California have been rising rapidly
again to-day, and fenrs Of another over
flow are entertained The snow storm is
still prevailing in the SiskiyOu mountains,
and several land slides have occurred.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-01-25

Francis G. Harmon has been appointed
storekeeper end gunger in the first district
OF California.
l.. n. Allen hns been appointed postmaster
at Minguwille, Dawson county.
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NcIlIe Bly, Flight.

CmcAoo, Jun. 2i.-Nellie BLY, arrived this
morning ON special train and left al 1890
on the regular Pennsylyania passenger.
She should arrive In New York at y. m. to-
morrow.
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THE DEATH RECORD.

Ex-senator kiddlobergeT died az gaD
o'clock yesterday 40 Winchester, Va.
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The Delagoa raj way has been completed
10 the frontier OF the rransyaal.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-06-17
THE LOTTERY FIGHT.
Feeling Runs so High that Negro Politician
Who Uuges His Race Not to Vote
is Lynehed.
Special to the Gazette.

opeclal 10 the Gazette.
NEW ORLEANS, La. June 16.-George
swazie, colored, formerly leading Republican
politician of this state, lynched yesterday
at Black CT eek on the parish line of East and
West Fsliciana. Swazie in former days was the
political boss of Feliciana, representing that
district in the legislature and afterwards being
supervisor Of registration. Durin the political
troubles of 1876 charges were brought against
him OF numbering W. ID. Winters, prominent
white lawyer. Swazie left the parish
the mob t and Ts WAS oTg ed
killed. He came to New Orleans and latterly
has been employed in the custom house. few
days ago he returned to Feliciana and was en-
the negroes not to vote in the senatorial cleo
ton which takes tomorrow, and where the con-
test is wholly on the lottery issue. Following IS
the circular which swazie drew up and distrib
uted among the negroes:
IAN address to the colored people of East
eeoon to P P held fn ea
18th of June. is of no interest to you. On the
contrary the friends OF the lottery and anti
lottery bodies seem to be agreed only on one
point and that is to eliminate you from the
present issue. Now as this is strictly factional
fight amongst the Democrats we advise all col
ored people to abstain from voting, thereby
leaving the settlement to the Democrats which
affords them a chance to arrange their own
differences: By order of the committee in West
Feliciana. -
This action was denounced as a disreputable
trick by the anti-lottery people as likely to de-
crease the colored vote in East Feliciana and
thus to hurt them, and threats were made that
any lottery emissary visiting the parish would
be roughly dealt with Swazie, however,
crossed over into the parish with these cir
culars, but had no sooner stepped over the line
than he was arrested as a suspicious character.
As the deputy sheriff was taking him to the
parish jail he was stopped by mob OF men and
the prisoner was taken from him. This morn
ing Swazie was found hanging to a tree on
Black creek with r broken neck. The lynching
created great excitement IN both the Felicianas
and Baton Rouge and indicates how bitter the
fight is between the lottery and anti-lottery
factions
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-06-17
A BAD WRECK.
Freights go Into Ditch Near Tyler-Licksd
His Washerwoman-wif Beater
and a Shoutar.

Tyler, TEX, June 1.-two freight
trains on the Cotton Belt were badly
wrecked about four miles north of this
city to-day. The left this city one af-
ter the other. The head train went into
a ditch and before the one following
could be tagged il plunged into the rear
OF the wrecked train. Much damage
was done to property, and a brakeman
named Hodge was hurt internally
and is now at the hospital in this
city in serious condition. About
twenty head of cattle shipped from
Athens were killed and many others
wounded
Yesterday on the farm of DR.. Douglas,
east of the city, a negro named Lee Por-
ter, beat up a negro woman fearfully.
The woman had been doing some washing
for him, and Incurred his displeasure in
some way. Porter is in jail, and the
woman is so badly beaten up that she
could not attend an examining trial to-
day.
Last night, in the neighborhood of
StrIngtown, John Coates empted load
of birdshot into the frame OF Lewis How
ard, his father-in-law, both colored.
Coates was whipping his wife, when
Howard interfered, with the above re-
suit. Coates is in jail, in default of Civ
ing $500 bond.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-06-17
SPECULATIVE.
A General Feeling of Hands Or Pre-
walls ON Change.
Sugar Rslneriss Showed the Only Activity OF
the Day Washington AdvIces Caused
Sigh BuoYsncy.
Special to the Gazette.

Special to the Gazette.
NEW York, June l6.-The week opened with
very dull condition of affairs at the stock ex-
change, and the disposition to await the action
of the senate the silver bill and also develop
ments at the West in railroad matters was even
more pronounced than before. All leading
operators on the bull side are practically
doing nothing at present, and traders
have a market to themselves. Even
this class apparently content
to secure small profits which the exceedingly
narrow vibrations in values offer, and hesitates
about extending their ventures to point that
difficulty might be experienced in attempts to
close on any sudden change in prices. Besides
important matters of the silver bill and
ance, there are others which must eventually
have direct bearing on the future
Of t speculation. The anthTaeite hs coal
shape, the market having capacity to absorb
all larger Sizes and in the iron trade the advices
are OF satisfactory character, the average of
prices being slightly higher. From the opening
until well into the afternoon the dizziness in the
share list was intense. some idea of which may
tons in the listed stocks were only $4,000
shares. Changes in leading railways were
strictly in keeping With th..a the limited
vance of 4 to H. then decline OF "a to "a, and
slight rally before delivery hours. The only
activity of the day was concentrated on sugar
wide fluctuations. There was some pressure to
sell certificates at the outset, and a decline of
2$4 ensued compared with Saturdays
closing, On the way down stop orders were en-
Countered, the execution of which accentuated
the drop in prices. a recovery of IL quickly
followed, and for some time there good
support to stock. Other industrials were quiet
and moved within narrow range. Among the
specialties Tennessee coal and iron rose u and
then fell off point, and Edison general Elec-
tric receded about as much. New York and
Northern preferred advanced l, and quicksilver
preferred lS4.
After midday kilograms were received from
Washington that compromise would probably
be effected on the silver question and that
the senate would pass amended bill
increasing the monthly coinage, and that
the same would be satisfactory to the house.
On this silver certificates were active and ad-
yanced over point, and the railway list was
firm i'll sympathy.
Cables from the other side reported the London
market about dull as our own, and operations
for foreign account were confined to small pur-
chases Of st. Paul, Union Pacific and Louisville
and Nashville. Around o clock Oregon Trans
continental weakened. and the stock sold off llac
At the annual meeting circular was read Civ
ing details of the reorganization scheme.
The announcement from the West that cattle
rates from Missouri river to Chicago had been
advanced from twelve to eighteen cents by all
roads except the Alton and Atchison, had q
tendency to stiffen Western shares little.