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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-06

poRTLlND. Feb. 5.-'lhc Postal Telegraph
and Gable company furnishes the following
information TO the World regarding the un-
precedenied floods in Oregon nnd Washing
ton; The Willamette river nj this city is
higher than il has been since the great
Hood OF 1851. The rise was caused by the
unusually heavy rains and melting SNOW in
the mountains In this city all the mpr-
chants along the water front and for two
streets bnck from the river baye been com
PEELED to suspend business, aud move
their stocks to higher places. Tie
water rose 80 rapidly that many OF them
were unable to move their goods out, and
in consequence heavy damage will be tho
result. The only means Of trnycl on Front
strcct, the principal wholesale street of the
city. is by honts. Throughout the william
ettc valley heavy losses are reported.
No loss than ten million sawlogs have
been swept away on the Willamette and
Columbia rivers IN the Inst few days
Large qpantities of sawed lumber aud
u numher Of alwnlls on the river hayo
also been carried away.
The situation on The Southern Pacific, be-
tween hUre and California, remains virtually
unchanged. All communication south and
Gust of mere has been cut OF for five days,
and 40 trains are arriving oyortbe southern
incillc or Union Pacific. Trains are run,
ming ~ Tacoma, Wash. over the Northern
Pacific. but Il heavy storm ~ tho Cascade
mount tnS has cut on communications 10
the cpsi. IL Is impossible to closely estl-
uato the damage Mt present hul n will
probably reach half "a million dollars.
The water is rushing through Front aud
fifN streets very rapidly nud this makes
navigation by means oi boats dangerous
Many of the sidewalks ire floating aud sew
rr,l accidents have occurred by pcdeetrians
falling through holes in ihe sidewalks
Tue Orgonisn and 'lolepIam were com
pclled 10 move their business offices further
back from ne river this evening. there bU-
lng no present several fcuI of water ON the
hrst HoOr. Tho editorial rooms.
which are on thO second floor. Aro
reached by boats. Great anxiety
has boon Tcli for the two bridges when
spun the river NJ this point. The Morrison
street wagon bridge is liable "a be swept
away az any moment. aud in cnse this bridge
Is carried down stream against the steel
bridge Of the Union Pacific railrond the
latter Is almost certain ~ gouui. The river
NJ present Is comparatively free from drift,
it having been carried down before the
water became so hIgh,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-06

INV YoRK. Feb. The Evening SUMS
Washington special says This afternoon u
startling discovery WAS made in the rotunda
of the enpltol. In one Of the spiltoons was
found a small box the sic of a silver dollar,
and mn inch thick, filled with dull looking
compound, Will cap and fuse attached. A
test Of the contents showed that it WIS nn
explosive of high power. Tho object Of the
authors is unknown.
w.suGeoN, Feb. 5.-ihe rumor current
to-day that dynamite bomb WIS found in
the capitol proves 10 hnye "a slight found.,.
tion. A small iin boA was found ia a spit
toon in Tie roiunda The chief vi The c.lpi-
tol police examined il and lound several
grains of q substance resembling sllipctrr,
and SMALL quantity Of something that
looked Ike punk. He found the latter
would burn. lie concluded the box WAS q
railroad torpedo, but 20 settle The matter
hus sent IL 20 q chemist.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-06

report Of the train dispatcher OF the North
ern Pacific railway ~ ST. Paul. since the
passenger train due at Portland to-day on
that line arrived. bat four hours nHd tweu-
ty-i five minutes late. The train due at Port
land tomorrow afternoon is also reported
by the same official as on time, al
though il is now west of the Idaho
boundary, where some slight trouble was
experienced during the snow blockade that
existed on the Central and Union Pacific
lines IN the sumo latitude. From another
source information has bocn received by the
Associated Press to the effect that the
southern pacihe's California line is still
hluckadod and sSiiering gseycrcly from wash
outs along the streams, which are riaing
rapidly from The recent rains aud melting
SHOWS.
Tho latest information from Portland de-
yelops the fact that the Union Pacific is
again closed. this time owing 90 heavy
rams melting SNOW mud SNOW slides along
the Columbia river between the Dallcs aud
Portland, whore the road suffered 80 severe
ly two years ago from the same causes.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-06

ST. PAuI, Feb. THE damage from tho
mow blockndes in Oregon California and
southern Washington seems about 10 dwin-
die INTO small proportions beside the proba-
bly, much greater loss by tho floods which
have followed the snow. The heavy snow
allied the valleys as well as the railroad cuts
and the mild weather had begun to make
way with the drifts. when on last Friday nm
unusually heavy rain sct in, cnusing dan-
gtrously fast melting of the snow. Little
streams quickly became torrents, and
tue result scrin3 sure 20 be disastrous
to all kinds oi property. II il reported that
ponlnnd is flooded, but the reports of
Northern Pacihc railroad officials indicate
Otherwise The city will very probably suf-
fur considerably from foods II u ia not al
ready partly flooded, but il is not AZ all cut
Oh from the outside world. That tue city
il not wholly uudeT water appears from the
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-06
The Town of Burke, Idaho, Almost
Destroyed by Mighty
Snow Slide.
Six Men Killed at Custer and the
Camp Beneath an Avalanche
of Snow.
The Terror stricken People Flee to AdjS-
cent Towns, Which are Likewise in
Great Peril.

SrokASE FAILS, Feb. 5.--1he town of
Burke, Idaho, in the Cour d'Aleue miniug
district, has been nearly destroyed 10y dis
astrous ayalanches. Half the business
houses are in ruins. three men were killed,
nnd the terror stricken inhabitants have
He'd 10 the towns Of Gem aud Wallace,
fearing repetition of the disas,er. Par
ticnlars are mcagre. as the wires 10 all
points in the mines have gone down,
leaving no means of communication. Tie
disasters occurred Yesterday afternoon.
and this morning, with scnrcely a
moments warming, n tremendous mass OF
SNOW and rocks came upon the town from
the west side of the narrow gulch IN which
il is situated. Fiyo men woro buried be-
meath the snow. Two were rescued. but the
others nre dead and their bodies have not
yet been recovered. The i'll fnted town lies
in narrow gulch through which CANYON
creek pours it's waters into tho South Fork
OF the Caur d'Alcne. II had about 200 in
habiiants, who have deserted their
wrecked or mcnhctd homes and
places of business. The nearest town
IL Gem, also upon Canyon creek
and three miles down tho strennl. Yester-
day another disastrous avalanche swept
down upon a boarding house connected
with the Custer mine, which is situated on
Nine Mile creek, about five miles from
Burke. The boarding house was full OF
miners, six of whom were killed. The
Others had narrow escape, and n number
were more or less injured.
Tho disasters are not surprise to those
familiar with the topography of that sec
tion. The towns are situated i'll very mar
row Rulches, on either side Of which abrupt
mountains arise. The snowfall this winter
has been unprecedented in the history of
the country. within the last few DAYS il
has been raining hard. which had the effect
of loosening the deep snowbanks and pre-
cipiiating them upon the town and houses
below.
--latest reports from Burke indicate that
no lives were lost there. MIR. and Mrs.
Wise, Jack Wait and wife we're buried in
the snowslide, but all we're rescued with
| slight injury. AZ Custer. however. the dis
nsier WIS worse than at first reported. Six
men were killed; among those were Jack
Galbaith, foreman Of tho mine. Mike
Flynn, n cook. and Tom Mahoney. yourg
miner. Forty men Rre employed NJ the
mine in two shafts. One shift WIS below
and the other shift WAS eating dinner a, tho
time the avalanche rushed upon the board
ing house. Many other ayalanches have oc-
cured in the Cmur d'Alene district. Tho
canyons are full of SNOW. rocks and great
trees. The people OF that whole section are
terror stricken, and dare not sleep tonight.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-06

lie house committee investigating the
Ohio ballot box forgery tins morning con
tinuod the examination Ol Gov. Campbell.
In answer 20 Gov. Foraker the witness said
he had not predicaiod his assertion made
ia q speech TINT Foraker WINS an infamous
scoundrel, upon the Luce letter, hut IL was
an answer to Forlker's chnfpr that he was
party 20 oa milliOn-d1llar Ncl. Mitncf,
had snid that Any man who charged anOiht E
with ftonling million dollars when he did
not know what he was talking about wa
ma infamous scouudrel. Witness snid b.,
ucyor SAW ono IT the Wood ballot b0So-
except tho ono IN Col. 4. G.. Campbell 4
un.ce and the one brought 10 h,Iu IN MB-b-
ington. lie never Travelled with ballot
boz IN hIs life; never spoke 10 the president
about the ballot box bill. 10 a member al
tho committee tho witness said be intro
duced the ballot box bin altogether upon 4.
G. Campbcli's request. lie thought Camp
bell should have q show for Bis boa.
A number OF other witness, wero exam
ined, including Woods wife, but nothing
was learned.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-06
ROBBED Az EXPRESS COMPANY.
Clerk of the Pacific Express Company
Nbsconds with $4,000

Nbsconds with $4,000.
sg. LoUis. Feb. 5.-'rhe biggest sensation
in express circles since the time of the
famous Jim Cummings robbery was occa-
stoned today when il was learned that the
lnciiic Express Company had been robbed
Of Sai,0OO. Feb. /, the City National bank
of Dallas. Texas, remtted "a the Commor-
cial National. of ST. Louis $1,000 IN gold
aud S2j,OOO bills. Tho gold WAS dnly re-
coiyed two days ago Tho bank today noti-
fed Supt. Fuller that they held receipt
for $4,000 IN currency which had not been
received. The superintendent tolegraphod
liis assis,nnt at Dnlhs, who replied there
was no trsceof the package there With the
reply came the astounding information
thnt the money clerk al the Dallas office. q
yOung lnIE named Z. A. Walton. mad
been missing since last Sunday night, and
his accounts had been looked over, but were
all stmight and nothing particularly was
suspected until tho inquiry came from 81.
lsunis.
Then a cunning scheme WIS exposed.
Walton made out two receipts, one for sl5,-
90 aud one for @.iJ.sD, on one blank. On
the duplicate forwarded To st. Louis, how
ever, no mention was mrde oi the s'1UD.
and consequently he wga given time 10 get
away. The eXptcss company has tclegruphed
descriptions of the nbscondrr everywhere,
and hupe "a capture linn. Walton came
originally from ionh, Mich. und had
worked tor several express companies lilo
WAS believed tO be of eXrmplar, habits.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-06
lhr ncmocrntlc ro.ition.

The democratic caucus met tonight and
Mr.. Carlisle read and explained the now
rules. There was little discussion, but 90
casionally some member would boh over
with indignation ne some obnoxious rule.
Springer thought the rules meant tho
watchmen were gagged, the watch dogs
chained and The treasury thrown open 70
plumber. The general sentiment, however.
was no matter how obnoxious The rules are.
they were asked for hy the democrats and
would be considered in fair sprit. Car
Isle was accordingly instructed 10 nccoiinto
for proper aud reasonable time for consid-
erntiOn, and also for reasonable debate
when they were called mp Tor consideration.
II these CONCESSIONS are granted, The demo
clnts will in'rrpusc no Enusnal obstacles 70
action up1n thu rulcs
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-06
TIE LAST SAD RITES.
Funeral Of Mrs. Tracy aud Daughter From
the White House.

Funeral of Mrs. Tracy and Daughter From
the White House.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-Scryioes over the
romans OF the wife and dnughier Of the
secretary OF the navy were appointed fer II
O'Clock, hut long before that time tho east
room in tho white house WIS crowded. II
was most distinguished gathering, includ-
ing everybody of prominence in Washing
ton. II is estimated that nearly a thou
snnd persons were in the house and a great
crowd gathered outside. IL WAS found
necessary 20 station policemen at the gates
90 keep them out. The caskeis containing
the dead We're placed side by side under
chandelier. The sombre draping of the
caskets was almost concealed by flowers aud
garlands. aud wreaths were banked against
the sides of each. The mourners and the
presidential party were assigned 10 seats
fronting the caskets. Foreign minister's
md army and navy officers were present in
great numbers. nearly all in full uniform.
The members of the cabinet, excepting
Secretary Blaine who acted as pail bearers,
took seats on the right. They were follow
ed by Secretary Tracy and his son Frank
and other members of the family.
As soon Ms they were seated the choir of
the st. Johns Episcopal church sung the
hymn, Lead. Kindly Light Iiov. Dr.
ueorge William Douglas. rector of the same
church. read the Episcopal burial service.
and nj its conclusion the choir snng Jesus
Lover of NV Soul" A Scripture lesson
read 10y DIR. Douglas concluded the services
The president, with Secretary Tracy on his
arm. first passed out of the room.
The bodies were removed ~ the hearses
and the funeral procession formed. moving
slowly 10 the Rock Greek cemetery, where
the bodies were placed IN a receiving ynult
10 awaita permanent resting place. Sec
retary Tracy did not 20 10 the cemetery,
as il was feared that the task might prove
too much for his strength. The president
occupied carriage with Frank Tracy. aud
n long line of carriages containing nearly
all those who attended the services in the
white house followed the remains to the
- ~
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-06
Nniinnnl CnpitnI Notes.

Delegate Carey. of Wyoming, made an
earnest argument before the house com
mittee on territories to-day in support OF
his bill for the admission Of the territory
of Wyoming as state.
LIN the house to-day, q large number of
members having gone 10 attend the funeral
of Mrs. and Miss Tracy. the clerk was per
mitled 10 read the journal In an abridged
form. ! he yeas and nays were demanded
by the democrats. which resulted in the
minutes leing approved. The house then
adjourned.
A report was current AZ the capitol this
afternoon that Randall had become sud
denly worse and DR.. Lincoln lud been
summoned twice to his bedside. Upon in
quiry the report was found to he wholly
unf1nnded. Miss Randall said DR.. Lincoln
called frequently 20 see her father and
there was nothing unusual IN his visit to-
duV
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-06
SOUTHERN PACIFIC SHOWING.
A small Increase In Earnings for 1880
Leased Iine Expenditures,

SAN FRaSusoo. FoD. 1.-The annual state
ment of the Southern Pacific company for
the year 1859 shows 4 small increase in net
earnings and an excess of earnings over
operating expenses, but other causes
among which IL the construction OF now
lines. decrease the surplus TO $l,3li, ,095,
against S2,5sis5I for 1873. The gross
earnings from railroad and steamship lines
for the past year were SlG.li6, l0' total
expenditures, $li i,s0l ,s9i. The business
throughout the northern part of California,
in Oregon and on the Atlantic system of
the southern Pacific company shows mn im-
prove mcni for the year. II il stated that of
the $i5l.l0l expended in bettermcnis and
additions, payable by the lessee which in
cludes new stations, SSjO,0O has gone TO
Central Pachc lmcs.
BosroN, Ian. 5.-'rhe preliminary state
ment OF the Union Pacific uilrond for
twelve months to December 81 shows gross
earnings, S3lWO.lsl; incrcnsc. SSH $40;
net, Sl231OGiS; increase, SGil,5iG.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-06
Cnha,. short sngnr Yield.

HAyASA. Fcb. 5.-lt is generally conceded
the sugar yield will bc smaller than Gfst an-
tcipotod. This is due 10 two causes--pro-
longed drouth which has considerably de-
creased the yield ol caue and frequent fires
on plantations which have destroyed much
cuno. AZ SHgua somu estates viii scarcely
produce ~ per cont Oi tho qunntity of
sugar they expected to mike ~ tho begin
ming Of the sonsou. The plantation fires
have destroyed about 5,I0J0J0 nrrobus of
safiU
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-06
OVER A HUNDRED DROWNED.
Fearful Ro.nll. of Cloud Enr,, ina Chi
nVsr Province.

san fnAsoIsco, Fob. 5.--1ho Shanghai
Mercury of JauuaIy l7lli, aiyos ~ account
of great cloud burst ncar Nan King, Of
which brirf announcement was received
10y cable At the time. II slyE On the 7ih
Of this month, IN I0np1e river, i.ear Nan
King. at about 10 a. M, whom iho weather
WAS bright, thOre was suddenly heard
rushing noise as of wntcr, when two large
black clouds appeared aud aoon envelopod
everything like fog. Tho waters were much
disturbed and the river WIS full Of lgrge
waves. Tho two clouds eventually reached
place called Isit I.chow when they burst
asuUder, making Il very loud report. Oar
ing the disturbance many boats were GO.
stroyed mud over one hundred people were
drowned. More than liity we're picked Dp
In an exhausted condition by the Chm -
life preserving association. Those whp lost
their lives were buried by the authorities.
A long strip pf tins river b1lll caycd in at
tho time OF the cloud burst.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-06
rdmunds Wants the uarbor secured.

In the executive session of the senate this
afternoon the Samoan treaty WAS brought
mp again by Edmunds on a resolution de-
claring II 20 he the understanding of the
senate TINT the right of the United States
to Pago- Pago harbor is not disturbed by
the treaty. This was discussed for long
time. vote on the motion 10 lay he resu-
luton on the table disclosed the fact that
no quorum was present. and the senate
then adjourned. The majority of those
present were in favor Of laying the motion
nn the table
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-06

several prominent republicans 90 any rad
ical change Ia the rules render the accuracy
OF this statement doubtful in fact, il hls
been gathered that fur from being harmo-
NOUS the caucus at times was strongly
worked mp by the expression of totally di-
ycrgent opinions. and that tins proposition
IS the more probable one. Is evidenced 10y
the great care which WAS taken 10 prevent
the facts being known.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-06
WOy by MEYEES.
The Bruohlyp Man Doe, The New Yorker
Ia Ten Hounds.

Ntw YolA, Feb. Bill Victory, of this
city, and Frank Meyers, Of Brooklyn,
fought with skin gloves this morning ON
Long Island. Victory rushed the fight the
FIRST two rounds and got the first blood in
thc third. The fighting WAS heavy but even
until the ninth round, when Meyers gave
Victory slcdge hammer blow ON the necl.
which staggered the New Yorker. Victory
came up groggy in the tenth. but tried Ca
force matters. Meyers gave linn good
drubbing and noored him twice. Victory
refused 10 come up M the eleventh and
Meyers took the 500 purse.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-06

OTTAWA, Ont. Feb. "a band of Evan
gclists holding meeting AZ Hull last night
were attacked by French Canadians and
badly treated. Two OF the men were bruised
and beaten and number of women badly
hurt by stones thrown. The police dnsslV
rescued them.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-06
ro slmnrlhcn tlle rrcnch Nn,,.

PARIS, Jan. admiral Krantz, minister
Of marine, proposes important additions 10
the French navy FOR the year 1884. Ills plans
include the construction of seventy eight
new craft, of which ten Hre 10 be heavy
ironclads and fifty-four torpedo boats OF
various classes.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-06

Maiden, Mass, Feb, 6.-'Ihc chief Of pc
lico this morning arrested Miss DR.. Lud-
gate, of Boston, olies Miss Eta II. Harris,
Of Linden.un the charge Of keeping a lying
IN hospital without license. but warrant
for n more serious crime will be sworn out
Five girls suffering frori the effects Of NAL
practice were found in tie house.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-06

TTOITF"HlHE WI IfFf' ""II" y I'' I'I't
The house committee on Worlds Fair
adopted the subcommittee bill with an
amendment providing Tor nm appropriation
Of $l.j0O.0O0 for the erection of building
for government exhibits. The sub-conl-
mittee appointed was instructed to imme-
diately frame and report the full commit
tee b,ll proYiding for :he scheme of proce-
dure in the house.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-06
THE DEATH RECORD.

Rear Admiral Stephen p. Qunckenboss.
L. 5. ". retired, died last night, aged 81.
The advocate., 1890-11-26
Wholesale GENGGIS,
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Wlll o0ll aroogsSts q 'oehlar grlcas 10
FapmoFB, BaRahmea, egNR9Si, taFmatO'
Alliances, no,
Goods cold on 80 days time 70 responsible PAR
Ra1s Wr.te ioE PTice lists. BamPles, otc., mailed
ffoo on application. IN
Please melHOn TER ADVOCATE
The advocate., 1890-11-26

No change 20 Denver, Ogden, Salt Lake.
PoCatells, Pendleton, Portland, St. Louis,
Chicago, etc., eto., via Che "only line" thS
Union Pacific. II. B. HarrinGton, city pas-
fouger and ticket agent, SOS Kansas avenue
], ". GWin, depot agons.
The advocate., 1890-11-26

Union Pacific runs 20 Chicago with no
change OF any class 40 Kansas City. Erom
Kansas City this beautiful train runs via Che
chicago h Alton railroad. which has tho
begs tEaok from Kansas City 20 ChioaRO.
City OilCs 800 Kansas avenue.