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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-26
Fight Against the Confirmation Of
Negotiations With the Ceur
d'Alene Indians.
An Allowance for the Surveyors
General of Washington
and Montana.
Territorial Cities to BURY Them
selves Under Debt,

WARRINGTON, April Is. - Especial. = A
fight is being made against the bill confirm
ing the negotiations with the Coeur d. 'Alene
Indians for the cession of their lands. OBJ
jection is made to the provision which con-
OF Pottsville. which is a very valuable fran
chise; also to the provision for payment to
the Indians direct of the money for their
lands. The friends of the bill will be salts
fed to have these provisions stricken
| out in order to secure its passage.
The house conlmittee on pensions to-day
decided to report favorably the bill grant
ing Clara Baker Stevens a pension of $50
per month. She is the daughter of General
Baker, senator from Oregon, who was
killed during the war.
Delegate Dubois to-day received the reso-
lutions of the miners in the Coeur d'Alene
mines, signed by Albert Hogan, president,
and Geo. B. McCauley, treasurer of the
miners union, which endorse the Mckinley
bill in its entirety. This endorsement is
made simply on tho prescription against
Mexican lead in the bill.
Under new rule in the interior depart
ment, which provides for the examination
rather than by special examiners, 5000 was
to-day set apart for the payment of the
general and his deputies in Washington,
and II, 800 for the same purpose in Mon
tana.
President Harrison will veto the bill al
lowing cities in territories to increase their
Indebtedness more than per cent of the
assessed valuation. The president is the
author of the bill which stopped special
legislation in territories and which limited
the indebtedness to that amount. Delegate
Dubois called upon the president this morn
ing and was given to understand that it
would be useless to pass the pending bill.
He had under consideration a similar bill
relating to Ogden, Utah, which he refused
to sign.
A postoffice has been established at Hill
gerville, Lewis and Clarke county, Nicholas
Hlleer, postmaster. George Cooke, of Lew
iston, will be made land officer at the new
land office to be established at Lewiston.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-26
Doesn't Want the Earth.

New York, April 25.-Referring to the
proposition of the California Athletic club,
John W. Barnett, Sullivan's manager, to
night said: Sullivan will accept the offer
on two conditions: First, the $2O.O purse
must not be divided, but the winner must
take all the money; second, Sullivan must
have side bets of at least $4,000 and not
moro than $2O,OOO.''
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-26
At Linden Park,

LINDEN PARK, N. j., April 25.-Half mile
Salisbury won, Blue Rock second, Home
opathy third. Time 5O1<.
Six and one-half furlongs- -Kenwood won,
Architect second, Bessie third. Time
1:27I.
Mile and one-sixteenth-K King Volt won
Silleck second, Maggie ", filly, third. Time
1889.
Three-fourths of mile-Young Duke
won, Gloster second, Esau third. Time
1:18A.
Five furlongs- won, Moonstone Sec
ond, Matte Loran third. Time 1:l1N,
Mile-Sparling won, King Idle second,
Prodigal third. Time 1:4715.
Five-eighths of mile-Captain Wapene,
won, Eclipse second, Terrific third. Time
1:04s4.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-26
Giant Powder Ext lot!ed.

LEADvILLE, April 25.-While laborers en-
ployed on the Rio Grande railway con.
struction near here were thawing out sew
eral sticks of giant powder an explosion oc-
CURED which threw several men some dis
tance from the works. One was killed.
another cannot live and several others were
slightly injured.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-26
Referred to the Supreme Council,

PIrTsBuna, April 25.-The grievances of
the railroad employees were referred to the
supreme council of the railway employees
federation to-day, the various companies
having refused to make the concession de-
manded. The supreme council will arrive
on Monday, and after making thorough
investigation will announce their decision
and the men will act accordingly.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-26
First Execution by Electricity,

AUBURN, N. Y, April 25.-The career of
William Kemmler is gradually approaching
termination, and nothing but respite
from the governor can save him from the
terrible experiment next week. He fully
realizes his position, and intends to meet
his fate unfiinchingly. Arrangements for
the final act in the tragedy are substantially
completed. Warden Durston has not
divulged the day of execution, but good
guessers name the middle of the week as
the time, 43U
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-26
The Crevassos.

NEW ORLEANS, April 25.-The Times
Democrats correspondent at Bayou Sara
says there are ten crevasses on the Pointe
Coupee levee front. The worst of these ia
the Fanny Rich crevasse. where a volume of
water six feet wide is pouring in and inun-
dating everything. There has been, so far
as learned, no loss of life, but a great guam
tity of stock has been drowned. The cre-
vase at New Moreansea is 1,5OO feet wide;
about 1900 cubic feet of water per second
is pouring through it into the lowlands.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-26
January and May.

CHICAGO, April 25.-Theodore Thomas,
the famous orchestra leader, will be mar
ried to Miss Rose Fay, of this city, OH May
Z. 1t will be very select and highly
fashionable affair. Thomas is aged "a and
the bride II. She is the daughter of G. N.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-26
WIN Recommend the Blll.

The house committee on coinage, weights
and measures to-day authorized the chair
man by strict party vote to recommend
the silver bill agreed upon in caucus
Wednesday night in place of the modified
Window silver bill, already reported by the
committee when the latter was taken up for
consideration in the house.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-26
Looking for u Horror.

MONTREAL, April 25-Another Benwell
mystery is expected by the people here. A
young Englishman named Klmber disap-
peared mysteriously from the Grand Central
hotel few days ago. Two companions,
who came here with him, left him Sunday
evening, saying they were going to Van
couver. The police can find no trace of
him and suspect foul play.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-26
A Leper' Cleansed.

MINNEAPoLIs, April 25.-Erick Nyland,
the leper, whose rare case has attracted
much attention among the medical fra
ternity, died last Wednesday in obscurity
and poverty. The fact of his death has
been brought to public notice by a dispute
with the health officer regarding burial
permit.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-26
Emulatinr the Flood,

FoRr WORTH, April 25.-Heavy rains ar q
reported Throughout north and west Texas.
Washouts are reported on many railroads,
and on some Of them trains have been aban-
doned. The big iron bridge near Vernon,
on the Denver, Texas & Fort Worth road,
was partially washed out. Freight houses
in the northern part of this city are under
water. as are also the low lands. No loss
of life is reported, but the damage to crops,
railroads and other property is enormous.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-26
Coming Our Way.

HALIFAX, April 25.-Jules Hamel, one of
the largest merchants of st. Pierre. Mique-
lon. is in Jail here. He has been in fnan-
cial difficulties, and his creditors alleged
that he was making for the United States.
His liabilities are said to be 100000.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-26
OF for the Interior.

ZANZIBAR, April 25.-Emin Pasha has
started for the interior with 400 porters, five
German officers and large body of Nubian
soldiers.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-26
Steamship Arrivals.

NEW YORK, April 25.-At New York-Vic-
toria, from Hamburg; Italy, from Liver
pool; Trave, from Bremen. At Queenstown
Wyoming, from New York. At Baltimore
-Oranmore. from London. At Bremen
Weiser. from Baltimore. At London
Sighted, City of Chicago, from New York.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-26
Will Not Strike

BOSTON. April 25.-A Cheyenne special
says last night the managers of the Union
Pacific conceded the increase for employees
on eastern divisions, but could not answer
as to the mountain divisions. All dange er
of strike is thought to be over.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-26
Heaviest Rainfall of Year

DALLAS, Tex, April 25.-Trinity river is
out of its banks and tonight promises to
reach the highest point recorded in many
years. Rainfall has continued since yes
terday and is the heaviest known here for
years. Water is ankle deep in the streets
and is rising.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-26
will Suppress Gam bling in Currency.

BUENos AYREs, April 25.-It is announced
that an English syndicate has purchased
the Western railway for $4.OOO,OCO gold.
This leaves Buenos Ayres a surplus of $780,
100000. The finance minister says he is
confident that with this surplus the govern
ment will be able to control currency gamb-
ling. Gold is at 140 premium.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-26
Reinforcements Appear.

PARIS, April 25.-Dispatches from Koto-
nau say the Dahomians have advanced and
occupied position only one kilometer
from Porto Novo. The war ship Mesange
has landed fifty men to reinforce the French
troops.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-26
Will Alter His Plans Too

VIENNA. April 25.-Advices from st. Pc
tersburg state that Captain Schmidt, who
sold the plans of the torpedo defenses to
English and German attaches, will be shot
and the plans altered.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-26
A watery Grave.

CALUMET. Mich, April 25.-Twelve lum-
bermen, while crossing the rapids on Otter
river In a canoe, this evening, cabsized.
Ten reached the shore but two were
drowned.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-26
The Big Show.

CHICAGO. April 25.-The Worlds fair di-
rectors decided tonight to hold meeting
next Wednesday to elect officers and pro-
ceed to business.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-26
Whipped tho Colored Brother

SAN Francisco. April 25.-nenny Kelleher
of Boston, tonight knocked out Charles
Turner, colored middleweight of Stockton,
in thirteen rounds. The fight was hard
one.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-26
Ask for Nine Hours

BUFFALO, N. Y. April 25.-The carpen-
ters, mill hands and cabinetmakers of this
city have decided to ask for nine hours q
day,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-26
ANOTHER THROUGH TRAIN.
It VIII BE Put on BY the Northern Pacific
May Is.

ST. PAUL, April 25.-[Special. THE
Northern Pacific will, May Is, put on an ad-
ditional through train to the Pacific coast
and reduce the running time twelve hours.
This is rendered necessary by the fast train
recently put on via Omaha and the Union
Pacific, which is now scheduled to run to
Portland in six hours faster time than the
Northern Pacific. The exact time of ar
rivals and departures from st. Paul have
not as yet been decided upon. This time,
the Northern Pacific people say, will be
further reduced should occasion require it.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-26
AROUND THE BASES.

Rain Again Interferes with Several Games
No Small Scores.
CHICAGO, April 25.-The National league
games at Boston and Brooklyn were post
poned on account of rain. Also the Play
ers' league games at the same places, and
all of the American association games. l..
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-26

Col. w. E. Davis, deputy sheriff of Essex
county, n. j., is missing. It is stated his
accounts are short over $1,000.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-26
The Players League.

hC IlttsUuIS r. H. Z
Pittsburg.... 1 2 l o 0 o 2 Q 90
Cleveland 0 l 8 0 0 2 Is II
Staley Carroll; Grubsr, Brennan,
u A.Ho =
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-26
National League,

At Pittsburg- R.H,E
Pittsburg 49,. 0 o o o O o. 8
Cincinnati. 8 0 O O o O-1O II /
Schmitt, Sutler; Foreman, Keenan,.
At Cleveland R.H.r
Cleveland. o 2 o 8 o O o 40 II a
Chicago. o o 0 0 OF l2
Beatin, thinner: Hutchinson, Kittredge.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-03-06
BUSINESS CARD COLUMN.
ATTORNEYS.

j. Nj. GRlGGS,
FrORNFY AT LAW Office in front rooms
\ aytr i. Z. llouyhly's Drug store, Audubon
O4y;(
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-03-06
The West Still Owned by the Small Far
A Boon to the Farmer.

1t looks as though an Iowa man had
invented something which would meet
with q cordial welcome from the farm
ers, In the shape Of binding Irvine
of hay. He has also invented ma
chine for making it. AT first it would
seem az though such Irvine would not
be of practical use. But the inventor,
who called at the Inter Ocean office yes
terday, exhibited large bundle of
such Irvine, about one-eighth of an inch
in diameter, which is as flexible and as
easily handled as thesam size of hemp
Irvine, and will bear 300 pounds of ten
sion. This Irvine may be made of up
land prairie grass, though the best of it
Is of coarse marsh grass. The machine
for making II Is simple one and can
be constructed 80 simply as to be with
In the reach of every farmer. a boy
can make about 500 yards of Irvine an
hour. AS compared with the present
twines for binding, 1t costs much less
to make and from 3 to cents an acre
will be the cost of its use. The Irvine
consists of hay twisted tightly and FIRM
ly. 1t has also boon woven into bagg-
ing for shipplng cotton. For this pur
pose it has proved admirable, being
strong and very durable. 1t is about
one third the cost of jute and is much
more serviceable. The inventor is or.
ganizing company for its manufacture
and for making the machine,-Inter
Ocean,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-03-06

THEO. F. MYERS,
l.Npy AND t,DUNSELI0R AT LAW,
Aulun1l, Iowa. O.lcc over DIR, Clonghly $
DRUGSTORE.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-03-06
Halliday's Minstrei's March Iath.

Manager Russell has secured an APP
pearance of Halliday Ministries, on
"Wednesday, March 18th, on a basis
which cannot fail to be satisfactory to
the public and attract a large attend.
ance. The company IL surely one of
rare merit, otherwise the advance agent
would not enter into contract, which
he has already done, whereby, If the
audience or any member Is dissatisfied
with the performance, the money PAID
for tickets will be promptly and cheer
fully refunded at the box office. Man
ager Russell desires that this contract
between himself and the company DO
fully understood by the public, and per-
sonally guarantees Its fulfillment.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-03-06
Grand Removal Sale.

For few days only you can save from
% to 80 per cent, by attending our
sale for the next few days. Goods sold
at less than bankrupt, or auction, pri-
ces, TO reduce stock prior to our remov.
al TO Des Moines.
Don't fail to see us for anything in
dry goods, notions, shoes, gloves, init
ten, blankets, underwear, etc.
READ Il TRAvERsY.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-03-06
The New City Authorities.

The election of Monday proved quito
an exciting event, and fuller vote was
gotten out than for number of years.
A variety of tickets was in the field
early In the day, all under the title Of
Citizens ticket which introduces itself
with such familiarity and so coyly. in.
gratiates itself into the good will of ev.
erybody. II has the prestige of n time.
honored custom. The following named
gentlemen were brought out as candi.
dates and received that boon in the
amount of the sum set opposite their
names:
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-03-06
POULTRY WANTED.

l.. c, Snyder & Co. want all the nice
fat poultry, also fresh eggs. The high.
est cash price paid.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-03-06
High School Commencement.

Commencement exercises of the Au-
dubon High School will be held at Rus.
sells opera house tomorrow night,
March eth. Following is the program;
Chorus Song OF Welcome.
INVOCATION.
Grafton Growth OF the American Idea.
WILLIAM OLIVER,
Grafton :.
Literature MS an Element of National Character.
PAULINE BoNwELL.
Grafton Who Shall Have the Ballot?
vEsTA BANTER,
Chorus Joyfulncss.
PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS.
Chorus Parting Ode.
BESEDICTION
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-03-06
The Great Reservation.


The direct route to the Great Sioux
indian Reservation is via Pierre tho
Capital of South Dakota, at which point
the Government Land ONCE is located.
The Chicago x Northwestern Railway
2ompany has designated Pierre as q
tourist point, and excursion tickets will
oe sold good returning until Oct. 3lst at
very low rates.
For tickets and full information APP
ply at ticket offices Chicago & North
Western Railway.
-a---------s.S-----------
The West Still Owned by the Small Far
mer.
Prof. James Willis Glecd In the March Forum.
In eastern Kansas and Missouri, there
were more large farms than there are
70 day. There appears to be nothing in
the new west to justify what has been
sud about the decline of the small far
mer. 1t is the big farmer that has de-
clined. IL may be said, almost with
out qualification, that all Industrious
and capable and honest farmers in the
west till their own farms.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-03-06

The new council met in the town hall
Monday evening and the following
standing committees were named by
the popular third term mayor:
Ordinances.--Van Gorder and O'Con-
nell.
Printing Wilson and O'Connell.
Streets and Alleys.--McKarahan and
Wilson.
Fire and Water.--Scott and Van Cor
der.
License. Russell and Wilson.
Claims.--O 'Connell and Scott.
Finance. --McKarahan and Scott.
II. w. Hanna, solicitor, and Il. j.
Freeman, street commissioner, were re-
tanned for the ensuing year.
The city has not employed marshal
for several months and no arrangement
was made for the future.
Councilman G. ii. Russell rendered
his resignation, preparatory to his re-
moval. His successor will be appoint.
cd by the council next Monday evening.
There is no intimation who will be
chosen, but Messrs. Van Gorder, Nc
Karahan and Wilson have dead sinch
upon their democratic brethren, and
will doubtless select II republican to
succeed the republican who retires.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-03-06


Locals ten cents per line for hrst week and Ave
cents per line for each subsequent insertion. I'm
cess orders are given with copy locals will be run
until ordered out.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-03-06

It was understood u fortnight since
that Mr., Armstrong would not again
accept the honor, and It was wholly and
independently the action of his friends
that his name was presented, Nj.
Brlinard made u good run in view OF
the fact that he was pittcd against
man Of such universal popularity and
who has made such good record dur.
ing two terms. In electing the council.
men the honors were evenly divided be-
tween the parties. Good feeling pre-
vailed throughout and no bitter feelings
remain NJ mementoes Of this first poll
teal contest of the year
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-03-06

c. w. DE NOTE, M. D.
OFFTCE OVER A. II. ROBERTS & CO.'S
} Drug store. Once hours, $3.50 to $50 a. M
M to5n m III
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
Boafmen's Calendar.

THE Scotia left Cincinnati yesterday for this
port.
THE Elizabeth will figure an excursion boat
from this on.
The Andes arrived last night from Cincinnati
and will return day.
TBE ). L. Wood has passed Carlo on her way
up with tow of pties.
THE Lizzie Bay arrived from Charleston yester-
day and clears port again tomorrow.
MISS CARRIE JOHNSON is a passenger on the
Scotia, now en- route from Cincinnati.
THE Pacific is in from Cincinnati with tow Of
emptles. She may be sent out the last of the week
with coal.
CAPTAIN JAMES A. HENDERSON returned yes
terday by rail- from Cincinnati, where he has been
looking after the company's interests. He says
ne found everything in good shape generally
along the river.
AN old boatman said yesterday that he believed
the day would yet come when the river passen ger
business would be as it was in former times. He
believes that if fast boats were put on that good
trade could be worked up.
A PLEASURE party OF ten persons arrived in the
city Saturday on The keystone State from Cincin-
natl. They started on the return trip at p. M.
yesterday. Among the number were H. c. At
wood. H. III. Atwood Mrs. Irwin, Mrs. Keyt,
Mrs. Richards, Miss Richards, Miss Bloner.
ARRANGEMENTsEare being made for an ex cur
sion party of twenty-five Lersons who intend
party will leave next Friday on the Scotia. The
festival opens Msy 20 and closes May "a. Theodore
Thomas is the big card. The chorus will consist
of 500 voices.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
Tri.State News Notes.

EDWARD RoDEBAUGH was shot in the face
on Saturday night at Canonsburg, and severely
but not dangerously wounded.
AMAN who gave the name of William Keen
was caught in the act of picking a woman's
pocket in church on Sunday at Easton, Pa.
SILVER ore that assays s65 ton has been
found in Writ county, W. Va, to utilize which
smelling works will be erected at once.
RENE SLATER fell from train at Washing
ton, Pa, on Sunday night had both legs cut
off and died therefrom in a few hours after
ward.
ANDREW MCBRIDE, of New Castle, who was
reported killed in a railroad wreck In Idaho.
has been found to be alive and well at Seattle,
Wash.
THOMAS HARDING, of Crows run, near
Freedom, was pretty badly bruised and shaken
up by jumping from a train at the latter place
on Sunday.
THE body of an unknown woman was found
floating in the river near Smiths Ferry on Sun
day. She was buried, after an inquest, without
Identification.
A SKELETON has been found in the ruins of
a house that was burned few days ago at Point
Pleasant, W. Va, that nobody seems to own,
since no one is missing.
A BOY named Fred Miller, of Conway. Pa,
attempted to commit suicide by hanging on
Saturday. but was discovered and cut down in
time to disappoint him.
DEPUTY UNITED STATES MARSHAL WORK
MAN. of Wyoming county, w. Va, was sem
fenced to 80 days Imprisonment by Judge Jack
son, of the United states Court, yesterday, for
unlawfully retailing whisky.
A FIRR at Everson on Sunday destroyed a
dwelling house occupied by Mrs. NJ. WINNER
and badly damaged an adjoining house. Loss
81, 200, with small insurance 1t is thought the
fire was of incendiary origin.
A SUIT in ejectment has been brought against
David Boyle and all others who have secured
titles to any part of the Boyle plan of lots on
College Hill, Beaver Falls, by Cuthbertson &
Dougherty, attorneys, representing Henry
Boyle.
JOHN DoNNELLY, a farmer Of near Baden.
Beaver county, fell into bad company at
Rochester and got robbed. His companions
were strangers to him. Several parties have
been held, charged with completely in the
affair.