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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-02

ST. LOUIS, April l1.-Information from part
of the tornado swept region, in southern
Illinois, is TO the effect that five families in
Bay Bottom, near Golconda, Illinois, we're
rendered homeless and most of them in
iured, the storm having swept the growing
wheat from the ground, and dwelling
houses were wrecked, and barns and other
outhouses destroyed. Several hundred
head Of cattle were killed in Livingston
county Ky, across the Ohio river from
GOlcondA.
HENDERSON. Ky., April LIT il estimated
that over forty persons were killed or fatally
injured in this vicinity.
GLASGOW, Ky, April News has Just
been received from the lower part Of this
and Allen counties that the tornado Thurs
day did immense damage. For ten miles
beyond Barren river aud five miles this
side, the storm swept everything before IT,
Seventeen lives are said 10 have been lost
in Allen county, and dwellings, barns
timber and fences destroyed. The money
loss will be heavy.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-02
The Chinese Census.

At meeting of the senate committee on
the census the house bill providing for fur
nishing certificates to Chinese residents on
June /, 1890, by the enumerators of the
census, with view to prohibiting further
immigration of Chinese 10 the United
States was amended. The senate bill, in
addition 10 the provisions heretofore given,
provided that Chinese children born in the
United States subsequent to June /, 1880,
shall not be held TO be Chinese within the
meaning of the act, another amendment
makes the provisions of the act apply only
10 Chinese who refuse 10 give the
information required by the census
enumerators and who shall fail OF refuse to
obtain the certificate of identification pro-
vided for by another amendment Chinese
merchants, tourists and students are ex-
empted from the operations of the act,
provided they have the certificates required
by the act of July 3, 1884. An additional
section enables Chinese residents, who fail
to obtain the required certificate of identi-
tication, TO prove by competent testimony
his right TO one, which is his sole evidence
of being lawfully in the United States. II
is made misdemeanor for census enum-
orator 10 wilfully neglect or refuse TO give
the required certificate. In the present
shape the bill is wholly unacceptable to the
Pacific cOast.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-02
Fear n Water Famine.

LOUISVILLE, April THE work OF reliev-
ing the sufferers by the tornado is proceed
ing systematically. Contributions continue
to,be liberal. The work of restoring order in
the devastated district is progressing stead
lily. The removal Of the debris of the Falls
City hall has been abandoned, as probably
there are no more in the ruins. The chief
danger is now from water famine. Even
nt reduced consumption only three days
supply is left and there is no immediate
prospect of more, owing TO the wrecked con-
dition of the pumping works.
The work Of relief is now proceeding sys-
tematically and the clearing of street en-
tirely of wreckage was begun to-day. A
temporary mechanism has been constructed
by which II is hoped the water reservoir
can be supplied. The health officers fear a
great increase of disease as n result Of the
lack of water 10 flush out the sewer con
nectiOns in case there should be water
famine. Out of about eighty honses de-
stroyod by the tornado in Jacksonville, the
owners of fouT-fifths of them are poor peo-
pie, whose little homes were their only pos
sessions, The homeless ones have been
given shelter. but the situation over there
IL much underestimated and help IL needed.
In the block between Market, Front and
Mulberry and Fort streets nearly every
home WIS ruined and most of the inmates
lost all except the clothing they wore. Sub
scriptions for Jefiersonville are coming in
slowly.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-02

GREENyILLr, Miss, April HEAVY rains
last night and today made things disagree
able. in addition TO the encroaohment of a
backwater in the northern part of the city.
The water, which has not spread much
since last night, is now flowing over the
track Of the Louisville, New Orleans g.
Texas, thereby preventing the water from
spreading very much in town. The water
from the Huntington break is now passing
back into the river, thereby relieving the
waters at our back considerably. The Eas-
ton break ia, however. letting out great
quantity Of water which il fast spreading
over the eastern portion of the county and
in some places il is quite deep. To-day, the
mayor appointed a committee 10 look after
and care for those in distress in the over
flowed portions of the city. The Cotton
Exchange to-day sent report to the Asso-
ciated Press saying the condition here is
not 80 bad M il would seem 20 be 10 the
outside world. Should the flood pass of in
thirty DAYS good crop can be made, which
has been the case in nearly all cases Of over
flow.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-02
NniInnnI CnnitaI Note..

Miss L. Ellis was to-day appointed post.
mistress Mt Blakely. Yellowstone county,
Mont, postoffice was established nt Dew
eys, Beayerhead county, with Eugene Car
yer as postmaster.
The senate disposed of the nominations
Of Judge Swim and Attorney STRIPPING OF
the northern district Of Florida to-day
after an executive session lasting five and q
half hours. They were confirmed By a strict
party vote. The nomination of Mizell 20 be
marshal is still before the Judiciary COM
mittee.
The National Ticket Brokers' associa-
ton to-day presented to the house commit
tee ON commerce vigorous protest against
the passage Of Bakers amendment 10 the
interstate act. forbidding the transfer OF
tickets by any person except n regularly
appointed ticket agent of the railroad. They
hold the proposition would result in higher
rHilroad rates 10 the public.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-02

Secretary Noble to-day reversed de-
cision of the general land Office and of the
land Office at Helena. involving n valuable
mineral claim Of John C. Hauck, in the
Helena district. The claim was rejected on
the ground that the line Of survey must be
amended TO run either with a corner of a
surveyed township or to mineral monu-
ment. The secretary found, on looking at
the plats, that the survey was accurate. and
without discussing the case Mt all, reminds
the land Office officials that they did not
evidently understand the law in the case
and reverses their decisions, giving Hauck
his claim.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-02
HELD OFF ANOTHER DAl'
Montanians Rally in Force at the
Capitol Only to Meet With
Disappointment.
An Executive Session Prevents
Consideration of the Senatorial
Contest from Montana.
Secretary Noble Reverses n Decision OF the
Helena Land Onice-The Chinese
Census Bill Mutilated.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-LSpecinl. The
people interested in the Montana case were
out in force at the capitol to-day, as it was
given out that the Montana case would
come up. Col. Sanders, L. C. Power, and
his brother, John Power, and A. j. Selig-
man, chairman of the republican commit
tee of Montana, were all on hand early and
expected 10 see the merry war. Martin Ma
ginnis and w. A. Clark were also on hand,
and were busily engaged printing the dem-
ocratic senator's who were going TO defend
the democratic report. Clark and Senator
Gray were closeted for over an hour, the
former going over the speech which had
been prepared for the opening on the dem
ocratic side, but Edmunds prevented any
consideration by moving an executive SEES
sion. The Montana republicans have no
doubt of favorable action when the vote is
finally reached.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-02
FARM ERS ARE ANGRY.
Minnesota Changers Denounce the Unto,
States Supreme Court.

Minnesota Changers Denounce the United
States Supreme Court,
ST. PAUL, April 1.-The Farmers Alliance
of Minnesota met to-day and after consid-
oring tho recent Granger" railroad deci-
sion of the United States supreme court.
adopted a set Of resolutions attacking that
court in mn extraordinary manner.
The resolutions characterize the decision
az a Second Dred Scott decision" and
asked whether any other race would submit
to have their liberties thus whcedled away
from them on technicalities by
squawk Of lawyers, sitting as su.
preme authority above conQross and
the president and the people.
No government on earth conferred pow
ers on any court such as are
granted ~ our supreme court.
In our anxiety 20 protect tho rights of
property, we have created machinery that
threatens 90 destroy the rights OF man,
The resolutions further declare that copies
he sent every alliance in the
country, with n request that they unite
in an effort to so amend tho coustitution
as 30 abolish this new slavery of the stntos
and nation, established by and for the ben
eft of corporate wealth, and to make il 30
plnin that the people are the masters thht
no court, however shallow or corrupt shall
ever again attempt 10 subject them 10 the
domination OF the artificial personages they
layo Themselves created
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-02
SENATE AND HOUSE.
ss for the Relief OF Flood sufferers
The Fertilization Bill.

ACTON. April LIN the senate to-
day tie house bill authorizing the Missis-
sippi river commission to purchase OF hire
such boats as are Immediately necessary TO
rescue the inhabitants of the overaowed
districts was laid before the senate and
passed Immediately. Among the bills re-
ported and plnced on the calender were the
following: The senate bill directing the
secretary Of agriculture 10 cause 10 be made
all necessary field examinations. surveys
and experiments in reference TO irrigation
by overflow waters between 81 degrees Of
west longitude and the foot hills of the
eastern slope of the Rocky mountains; the
house bill TO amend the census law in re-
lation TO Chinese residents. Then the sem
ate proceeded 10 executive business.
When the doors re-opened the senate ad-
journed.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-02
RACES AT WASHINGTON.
A Days Sport at the Old Beuning's Race
Track,


WASHINGTON, April AFTER being used
for farm about ten years, the old Rem
ning's race track was revived today by the
newly organized Washington jockey cub
with favorable prospects for n continuance
and prosperity. The weather to-day WAS
clear but so cold that the 1000 spectators
were chilled through. The track was slow
and heavy, but in remarkably good condi-
tion for such heavy snow and rain storm
which prevailed yesterday and most of last
night.
Five Furlongs-Nillage Maid won, On
ward second. Beck third. Time l.O6.
Three year-olds and upward. six fur
longs-Hot-oyen won, Manhattan second,
Cornelia third. Time 1:l9.
Two-ycar-old colts, half n mile-Cnptain
WAGNER won, Cornelius second, Elston
third. Time ~
Handicap 3-year-old a upwards, one
and one-siIteenth Of mile-lke II. Rather
won. Vandergrift second, Bess third.
Time ltJGl6.
Three-year-olds and upward, one mile.
over five hurdles-Jim Murphy won, Bas-
sAneo second, Elphin third. No time
taken.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-02
A Garfield Memorial.

CLEVELAND, April LEX President Hayes
and Hon. Amos Townsend, president and
secretary Of the Garfield Memorial Rssocia-
tion, have issed an address stating that the
memorial structure IN this city will be dedi-
Gated May 80 next, and inviting MI organ-
lied bodies in the United States, military,
masonic and civic aud ex-soldiers and citi-
zens generally 10 participate in the cere-
monies. Arrangements are being perfected
with the railroad companies for reduced
rates of fare.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-02

Senator Squire to-day had a consu ltation
with the revenue officials with view Of
stopping opium smuggling into the far
northwest. The immediate topic of dis
cussion was the two steam launches which
he wants for the coast service. The bill
which he introduced some days ago. appro-
priating $4,000 for this purpose, has been
referred by the committee on commerce 10
the revenue bureau for advice. The revenue
department undoubtedly favors the general
plan of Squire's bill, but had about de-
cided To recommend sailing craft instead
of those propelled by steam. Senator
Squire urged the need of swft vessels, if
they were TO give adequate protection
against opium smuggling, and 20 enforce
the provisions of the Chinese restriction
bill, as intended.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-02

TOPEKA. kas., April l.-Elections we're
held in Kansas today in sixty cities Of the
first, second and third class, for councilmen
and members of the school boards. In
nearly all the cities the battles were fought
on purely local issues. The chief interest
attaching 60 the elections was the exercise
OF suffrage by women. At Manhattan, two
years ago, they captured all the city offices
and had ticket in the field to-day. The
prospects are IL was elected over three
other tickets. They had control of all the
election machinery, having appointed wo-
men judges and clerks of election at all
precincts.
AZ Leayenworth the women nominated
candidates for the council and three for the
school board on the republican ticket.
Something over Goo women were registered
but only half OF them went 90 the polls.
The democrats ran straight male ticket
and il was elected with the exception of one
councilman. All the women were defented
At Emporia the women were worked up
10 the highest pitch of political excitement
over the candidacy of Mrs. jackson for re-
election as member of the school Hoard
The issue was on Il proposition of oppos-
tion TO Mrs. Jackson 10 reduce the salaries
of school teachers. Mrs. Jackson's plat
form was Good Salaries for Good Teach
ers." The returns tonight indicate her re.
election. Al Topeka about 750 women were
registered, and but little over half of them
voted. They had no candidate in the field
and were not generally interested in the
election. The women of Atchison had three
candidates in the field but were unsuccess-
full. and the straight republican ticket wa'
victorious. The registration of women
throughout the state in cities of the second
and third classes was generally smaller thar
usual, owing to the lack of issues.
:. AT Salina the female suifrngists nominated
n woman candidate for the school board
A colored woman was run by the anti
sufiragists and the suffragists were defeated
and the colored woman elected by an over
whelming majority.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-02
THE AGGRESSIVE CHINESE.
New York MongoliaDs 10 Test the G
tutionality of Certain LAWS.

tutlOnhnty OF serihln LAWS.
NEw YoRK. April LA big poster on bill
board in front OF lG Mott street contains
the following in Chinese characters: I'VE,
the undersigned committee, respectfully in
form you that the principal cause Of our con
tinued restriction by the races who differ
from us in civilization and language, is the
fact that we have no voting power, that
power having been uniustly denied us by
reason of partisan legs alton. through po-
litioal rascalties. This unjust legislation
against us has been discovered by us re-
Gently 10 be unconstitutional, and il in our
sincere belief also that such unjust deal
ings with the Chinese do not represent the
true sentiments Of the bluo-blooded Ameri-
cans. We now desire our fellOw-coun-
trymon 10 unite wsth as in an ef-
fort 20 present our many grievances
in proper manner before the American
people. This Is mn important movement,
that needs not only good words, but good
money 10 back il. Let all those who wish,
enter this matter with heart and money and
report al y Doyes street.
Wong Gong, tho head of the committee,
who signs the document. said TO a reporter:
II have been living here as nm American
citizen lG years, and have lived like m aid
orman, too. When ! went 10 get my full
naturalization papers the other day the OF
iicials AZ court laughed NJ me and told me
that had | been born over agaiu right here
in New York, II ny parents were Chinese,
/ could not become citizen. ! got mad
and have been working hard ever since TO
get vengeance. II all the Chinese whose
rights are denied them will join me, VIC can
obtain what we wnDt."
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-02
The Cattle Must Pay Duty.

The collector Of customs at Fort Benton,
Mont, has informed the treasury depart
ment that large number Of foreign cattle
strayed in his district from British America
about three years ago, and remained ever
since. He asks whether they are liable TO
duty. Assistant Secretary Tichenor re-
piled that while any increase in the number
of animals which may have naturally oc-
CURED since the arrival Of the herd in the
United States Is not liable to duty, being Of
domestic production, the animals which
strayed across the border are properly sub
iect to duty.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-02
To Regulate the Beer business.

Senator Stewart has introduced bill
regulating the manufacture. sale and inn
portation of lager beer. Beer containing
anything except hops, malt and water is
designated as adulterated beer. The bill
imposes taxes on brewers and dealers in
adulterated lager beer, with heavy penalties
for failure 10 take out a license. All
packages containing the beverage 10 be
branded, "adulterated." Adulterated beer
imported shall pay the duty on lager beer.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-02
IT WAS DEMOCRACY's DAY.
Local Elections in Different Sections Re
suit in Democratic Victories.

suit in Democratic Victories.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, April 1.-The election
in this city to-day was spirited contest,
There were three tickets in the field: Re
publican, democratic and citizens. The
Lutherans and Catholics forced the Bennett
compulsory education law into the cam
paign. They demand its repeal. and voted
for no candidate who did not agree with
them. This aroused the Americen and
Protestant elements, and they turned out
en- masse. The indications tonight are
that Geo. w. Peck, the democratic editor of
Peel's sun, has been elected over Mayor
Brown, renominated by the republicans.
There was also third ticket IA the field,
headed by n. ). Murphy, labor-citi2ons
candidate. Many democrats denounced the
position Of their party on the educational
law, but voted for the party candidate on
the ground that the law was not an issue in
a municipal campaign. The Lutheran and
Catholic clergy were very active in support
ing the democratic candidates, who were
pledged 10 the repeal of the Bennett law.
The democrats elect Peck mayor, and the
entire ticket by 5000 majority.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-02
Bought the ErInnrer sr.tem

NEW YoRK, April IAN official announce
ment is made that tho East Tennessee. Vir-
ginia q Georgia railroad had contracted for
the purchase Of tho Erlanger system, COM
prising about 200 miles of road, Mt cost
of 81, 100000. The main object of the East
Tennessee company in the purchase Is to
make their line the leading north and south
line, starting from Cincinnati and reaching
Jacksonville, Fla, Mobile, and the gulf,
Shreveport, New Orleans and Memphis.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-02
For Pawnee Indian Settlers.

Perkins, from the committee on Indian
affairs, to-day reported the house bill pro-
viding that all purchasers of lands in the
Pawnee Indian reservation Of Nebraska,
who may be in default of payment under
the provisions of the act of April 10, 1876,
shall be required 20 make full payment
therefor within two years from the passage
of this act, and any person in default sixty
days thereafter shall forfeit tho right TO the
lands purchased, and any and all payments
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-02
rhourht Ther werc Rnhbers.

DunuouE, Ia, April l.-While passenger
train on the ST. Paul road was running east
from Mount Carroll, ILL.,, this morning, the
door Of a crowded coach was flung open and
half dozen men with drawn reyolyers en-
tered. The leader cried out, throw up
your hands" The passengers were panic
stricken, fearing train robbers. The men
proved TO be the sheriff of Mount Carroll
nnd posse who had located n couple Of no.
torious safe blowers in the car. The men
we're seized. handcuffed and taken back TO
Mount Carroll.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-02

SPOKANE FALLS, April 1.-The city cleo
tion to-day passed quietly. Two tickets
were in the field, the peoples and citizens.
The result is an overwhelming victory for
the former. Charles +. ClouPh is elected
mayor over L. u. Curtis, 10y majority
of about 800. Curtis is prohbiiionist,
Mr.. ClouPh is a real estate dealer and has a
fortune of nearly quarter of n million
dollars. For chief Of police, y. Y. Ilarbord
defeats Frank Redner by thousand ma
jority. T.. L. Quinn defeats Howard Hnsel-
tine for city attorney by even larger vote.
One councilman WAS elected from each
Of the four wards, and in cnch case the
ticket headed by Clough was successful.
The total vote will be over COCO, the largest
by far ever polled here.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-02
FI Rio Rev I'm J,ad shane,

NASHVILLE, April LIT is reported here
that III Rio Rey is suffering from lung fever
at the West Side park track. A reliable
turfman states that III Rio Rey was blow,
ing bard after his work on Saturday and
wrapped up in neck clothes the colt was led
10 the stable and treated for throat
troubles.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-02

CMoAoo, April 1.-The democrats made a
clean sweep in all the offices in the princi-
pal township elections to-day. The repub-
licans had previously held tho north and
south town Offices. In the recently an
nexed towns the republicans maintained
their lead The democrats made decided
gains among the aldermen. The new city
council will stand II democrats and 81 re-
publicans, two independent democrats and
one independent republican.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-02
To Relieve the Courts.

The subcommittee has reported to the
house judiciary committee general bill,
which will be perfected in detail and re-
ported 10 the house. The intention is TO
relieve the United States supreme and cir
cult courts in measure. II proposes 10 in
crease the circuit courts by the addition of
one Judge in each circuit.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-02

CRY or MExIco tyia Galyeston), April l..
1t is reported contract will be made
with Jay Gould for the Chamlia railroad
The report is doubted, as the railroad con-
cession is now in the hands of a European
syndicate. Another rumor has II that
Gould will establish a steamship line from
the United States TO Mexican and Central
and South American points.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-02
NEWS FROM B0ZEMAN.
Eastern Money Pouring into the Gem City
Politics Getting Lively.

-ioihfh hcitihs Lively
BozENAS, Mont, April l.-tSpeciall-Citi-
zens raised $4,000 MS a bonus for 10000
hotel 10 be erected at once. Boston parties
are waiting TO put in $4,000 j.. H. Clark,
representing Minneapolis capitalists, is in
the city and has offered S52, 600 for the Story,
Cooper and Springbrook additions,an Hell.
linger's ranch, 400 acres lying west Of the city.
The sale will probably be consummated to-
morrow, ms VIM. lmes the real estate dealer
of this city, holds bonds ON this property.
The republicans vii! hold their city con.
yention tonight and will put up DIR. Lam
caster for mayor, Ross McMullin for mar
shal and renominate the old officers for the
other positions. The democrats hope 10
induce II. 4. Pease TO make the race for
mayor.