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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-20
FIRING IN THE DISTANCE,
A Battle Thought to Have Occurred Near
the had Lands.

A Battle Thought to Have Occurred Near
the had Lands.
P1ERRE, S. D., Dec. 19.-Geo. Morris, q
storekeeper at Cheyenne City, near the
mouth of Cherry creek, has just arrived.
He says the entire population of twenty
families and also a number of friendly
Indians have left there, some going to st.
Bennett, some to Oakes, and others to
Pierre. He says that just before leaving
there, night before last, twenty Indians from
Sitting Bulls band arrived and held big
council with the Cherry creek Indians to see
whether they would fight or not. And they
we're ioined after the council was over by 15O
Cherokees, all of whom started for the Bad
Lands. Morris says that during the time
the refugees we're getting away to the Bad
Lands sharp firing was heard between the
Indian police and the hostiles, and that a
battle was no doubt fought. But as the
settlers made haste to reach the town he
can give no further particulars. As the
troops were ordered to that point yesterday
it is believed the hostiles were routed and
captured Norris says Sitting Bulls
Indians are well armed and are determined
to avenge his death.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-20
STAND BY THE HIERARCHY.

Canon Lee Urges tho People to Endorse
the Bishops.
DUBLIN, Dec. 19.-Canon Lee, dean OF
Dublin chapter, writes long letter deny
ing that the chapter met in Dublin, as as
serted by Parnell, and adds that
he is convinced that Ireland should
act in accord with the manifesto
Of the hierarchy. Parnelps character,
as revealed i'll the divorce suit, Lee says,
speaks for itself and since the verdict he
has given further abundant proof of his
unfitness for the leadership of the Irish
party. Lee proceeds at much length to state
the opinion that in view of the excited
state Of public feeling il is inexpedient: for
the clergy to mix up with violent meetings.
He is no less clearly Of the opinion that the
clergy has duty to perform in impressing
upon the people on every suitable occasion
that, despite his many precious services,
they find themselves forced to the conclu-
sion that they must regard Parnell as a
fallen leader, no longer worthy of the peo-
ple'S confidence.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-20
THE LION rs GROWLING.

Fierce Talk of What Next Season May
Bring Forth.
NEW York, Dec. 19.-The Herald prints
sensational Ottawa special this morning,
saying: Confidential advices from Wash
inqton strongly confirm press utterances
that point to a crisis next season in the fur
seal controversy. After the rejection by
President Harrison of the latest British
proposal of arbitration the imperial gov
ernment will suspend further efforts toward
the settlement sof the dispute. By
May next strong force of war
vessels will be assembled at Esquimault,
and vessels of smaller class will be sent to
Behring sea to protect from seizure or re-
moval British vessels. The naval force to
enter the Behring sea will be large enough
to induce the American government to re-
frain from interference with sealing yes
sells, unless the president really desires to
bring on the crisis that the American press
is predicting Our authorities look for no
trouble and for no molestation of Canadian
sealing vessels next summer"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-20
Hem,ning Them In.

RAPID CRY, S. d. Dec. 19.-Four hundred
men of the Seventeenth infantry started to-
day for Gen. Cars camp at Rapid creek
and Cheyenne river. Gen. Miles now has
concentrated about 1900 men with artillery.
There is large encampment of hostile
Indians in the Grass basin of the Bad
Lands, about ten miles from Carr's camp.
and the Indians have been making raids on
ranches. Troops are being dispersed to
guard every pass and outlet and cavalry is
scouting for Sitting Bulls followers, who
Tho indications are that Gen. Miles pro-
poses holding the Indians in the basin until
ready to make movement into the Bad
Lands simultaneously with Gen. Brooke's
forces. As the troops are disposed Of now
it appears that the escape of the hostiles is
impossible.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-20
THE BODY NOT BURIED.
Sitting Bulls skeleton Likely to Appear
in Some Museum. q

Sitting Bulls Skeleton Likely to Appear
In Some Museum. .
BISMARCK, n. D., Lee. 19.--LSpecial lit
is learned tonight, from gentleman just
from Standing Rock Agency. that Sitting
Bulls body, when brought from Grand
river, was taken to the military hospital
to be dissected. The Indians at the agency,
police and friendly Indians, would have
nothing to do with the remains. 1t is said
the morning when they were to be buried
a couple of soldiers took the box supposed
to contain the remains and dumped it in
an isolated grave away from the graves of
other Indians and guard placed around it.
It is an open secret that really the box did
not contain the remains and that the guard
was put on the gravo as Hind. 1t is be-
lieved Sitting Bulls body is now in the dis
secting room and that in time the skeleton
will turn up either in a government mus
cum or some other place.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-20
FUNERAL OF GEN. TERRY.

Simple and Unostentatious Services at New
Haven-Honorary Pail Bearers.
New HAVEN, Conn.,, Dec. 19.-The re-
mains of Major General Terry we're placed
in their last resting place this afternoon
at one O'Clock. The services were held at
the home of the deceased, for members of
the family only. The remains were then
transferred to the United church and until
two o'clock the public were allowed to gaze
upon the face of the deceased. Then ser
vices were held, during which minute guns
were fired and the bell in the city hall
tolled. The remains were inferred in the
Grove street cemetery. The bearers were
eight sergeants from the Second regiment.
The honorary bearers were Ex-Govs. Harri-
son and Ingersoll, Lieut.-G Gov. Marvin,
Judge Hollister, F. Francis Wayland,
Henry A. Blake, and Arthur d. Osborne.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-20
Punched the Referee.

ST. PAUL, Dec. 19.-The prize fight be-
tween Pat Killen, of this city, and Joe
Sheehy, of Ashland, Wis, Queensberry
rules, for the northwestern heavyweight
championship, lasted about five minutes.
Sheehy rushed at the start, but fouled by
striking below the belt while clinched.
Killen. got in good blows, however. and
would not claim the foul. In the second
Killen fell beneath Sheehy, who proceeded
to pound him while sitting on him. The
men were separated and another clinch
followed. Referee Moore rushed in to sep
arate them and received a punish from
Sheehy that nearly knocked him out. The
police then stopped the fight. which was
decided in Killen's favor on foul.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-20
CUSTER AND TERRY.
The Formers Gross Disobedience Respon-
sihle for the Massacre.

The Formers Gross Disobedience Respon-
sible for the Massacre.
New HAVEN, Dec. 19.-In an address at
the funeral of Gen. Terry to-day, Rev.
Munger, referring to the fact that the de-
ceased soldier had been somewhat criti-
cised in connection with the Custer mas
sacre, said he was authorized now to speak
the facts without reserve. Custer's fatal
movement was in direct violation of the
written and verbal orders of Gen.
Terry. When his rashness and
disobedience ended in the total destruction
of his command, Gen. Terry withheld the
fact of disobedience of orders and suffered
an imputation hurtful to his reputation to
rest upon himself rather than subject the
brave but indiscreet subordinate's memory
to the charge of disobedience. The fame Of
his dead comrade was dearer to him than
his own. even though that fame had been
forfeited.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-20
In the Name of Humanity.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 19.-In the house to-
day. Cummings. of New York, offered for
the members of the house of representatives
of the United Stated have heard with deep
sorrow and feeling akin to horror, reports
of the persecution of Jews in Russia, re-
fecting the barbarism Of past ages. dis
Rracing humanity and impeding the prog
ress of civilization; that sorrow is intensi-
fed by the fact that such occurrences
should happen in country which has been
the frm friend of the United States and
that clothed itself with glory not long since
tense of Christians from the oppression of
Turks. The resolution directs the secretary
of state to forward it to the American MIN
lister at st. Petersburg for presentation to
the czar,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-20
DIED OF EXCITEMENT.
A Canadian Sheriff's Nerves Unequal t.
Hanging u Wretch.

A Canadian SheriH's Nerves Unequal to
Hanging u Wretch.
SHERBRooKE Dec. 19.--Sheriff Webb died
suddenly of heart disease at 8:45 o'clock
this morning. The excitement attending
the execution of Remi I4aMontagne was
probably the cause. The death of the
sheriff delayed the execution few mo-
ments and LaMontagne was hanged at
1926 o'clock. The crime for which La
Montague suffered the extreme penalty
was an abominable one. In July, 1888, he
went to the house of his brother in-law,
Napoleon Michigan, enticed him to the
door and shot him twice; cut his throat,
slashed his body and dragged him back in
to the house and set it on
fire. The wounded man dragged him
self from the flames, very badly
scorched, but died after a few weeks, The
murderer's sister, Leda, an unusually hand
some French Canadian girl of 20, the wife
of the victim, was arrested for completely
in the crime, but the brother escaped. 1t
came out at the trial that Leda and her
brother had been living in incest. She Was
acquitted, the fact OF her being enceinte
evidently having influenced the jury. A
large reward was offered for the murderer,
and he was finally captured. Leda abb
seconded, but was recaptured at Boston and
extradited on the charge of arson. At her
brothers trial she refused to testify and
was sent to jail for year. The brother
was convicted and hung as above stated.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-20

Cloud, at the Pine Ridge agency, under
date of Dec. 10. Red Cloud says he 10 a
constant friend of the whites and his peo-
pie have no intention of going on the war
path. He never had anything to do with
the ghost dance. He complains of govern
ment rations being cut down moro and
more every year. The past two seasons
were SO dry that the Indians could raise
little and rations became SO scant that they
had to kill their own cattle to avoid starva-
tion. Many became sick for want of proper
food and PIT died from starvation since the
fall of last year.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-20
Compulsory Observance.

:, WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-in the house to-
day Morse, of Massachusetts,, introduced
for reference bill providing that no ex-
hibition or exposition for which an appro-
priation is made by congress shall be
opened on Sunday. Violation of the act
shall be punishable by fine of not less
than 800 nor more than 81 600.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-20
Adxocates Retaliation.

LONDON, Dec. 19.-The Stratford cham
Der of commerce has adopted resolution
favoring the imposition by the govern
ment of discriminating duties on French
wines. The action is recommended for the
purpose of retaliatinR against France for
duties for English products established by
the new Anglo French commercial treaty.
Tho adoption of such a resolution is con-
sidered as of specific significance, as it is
the first deliverance by that body for forty
years looking in any degree toward a pro-
tectiye pOlicy
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-20

Important Economic Measures Proposed.
KANSAS CRY, Deo. ia. j. Morris, the
we'll known packer, has returned from an
extended visit to Mexico. He says Presi-
dent Diaz has issued a call for convention
of governors of the Mexican states to con-
slider the advisability of the abolition of
interstate tariffs. The convention will
doubtleas recommend the abolition. Nor
ris regards this convention as one of the
most important events in the history of the
republic. He also says Mexico ia very
anxious for reciprocity with the United
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-20
Don't Forget

What we say in our notice headel
Caution" It's a fact. A poor
man, indeed, that can't get his
trade on business merit or the ma.
ture OF his stock. The man thai
would steal the legitimate benefits
of his neighbor's advertising and
popularity, would steal his purse,
if he thought he would not be
found out.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-20
FREE MORAL AGENCY.
Involved in the Element OF Hypnotlsm II
Crime. ~4

Crime. s.@
PARIS. Dec. 19.-In the Eyraud trial to-
day, DR.. Liegeois, head of the medical
faculty of the College of Nancy. and be-
lever in hypnotization, explained his ideas
on the subject and expressed surprise that
he had not been allowed to see Mile. Bonn
pard for the purpose of ascertaining to
what degree she is susceptible to hypnotic
influence. The prisoner ought to again be
put to sleep by mesmerism i'll order to re-
viye her recollection of facts occurring ut
the moment of confession of the crime.
According to the indictment, Eyraud
had not been able to put Mile.
Bompard asleep, yet she had been
proposed as amenable to the hypnotic influ-
ence OF Garanger, having revealed the
crime to him while hypnotized. For his
(LiegioisD part, if he were judge, bearing
in mind previous miscarriages of justice,
he would rather cut off his hand than pro-
nounce sentence upon Mile. Bomphrd.
When the sensation which this declaration
caused had subsidized the procureur asked
by what scientific means it could be deter
mined whether hypnotic sleep is real or
simulated. Liepeois replied that subject
really put to sleop can bear without be-
traying any symptoms Of sensibility to the
pain of pin pricks on various portions of
the body.
DIR. Brouardel was called and said he had
had little esteem for the theory of hypnot
ism. Liegeois' statements wanted scientific
proof. Brouardel was not Ill favor of
again hypnotlzing the prisoner. as he did
not wish to run the risk of letting the aud
ience hear revelations that might be sur
prised out of the accused. Drs. Mollet and
Ballet shared his views. They thought the
case too complicated to have been oom-
mitted under hypnotic influence. Mile.
Bompard's counsel and counsel for Eyraud
Jointly requested that the woman be hyp-
notified in the court. The judge, after con-
sultation, refused the request.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-20
The Alien Land Act.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 19.-Oakes. of Ala
bama, with authority of the house commit
tee on judiciary to-day reported substi-
tate for the bill to amend the alien land
act. The substitute differs from the bill
now On the calendar in that it is made to
apply not only to persons who are aliens.
but to any firm, company or corporation
composed in whole or in part of aliens, ex-
cept railroad corporations, and that five
years are given aliens within which to dis
pose of lands they buy in at foreclosure
sales in order to protect mortgages or other
interests they may have in the property.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-20
The squaw Walked Eighty Miles.

FoRr YATES, N. D., Dec. 19.-Bull Heads
body was buried to-day with military hon
o,s. His squaw, who was up on Cannon
Ball river when she heard of the fight,
started at once for Fort Yates and walked
eighty miles without rest. She reached he
husband just before his death and fell in a
faint when admitted to the room. More
than forty of Sitting BULBS followers have
reported to the agent and are now in camp
close by. The remainder are reported to
river.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-20

There is no question but what
slow prices will catch trade, but
the item of "good value" must enter
into the combination in order to
hold trade or inspire the conf
dence of the public.
A man may pay S. for a suit of
clothes and find that he has paid a
very big price. or he may pay $2o
for a suit and learn that he has a
decided bargain.
We wish to be understood that
when we advertise especial sale
and make a series of "cuts" that
the cut is confined to the. price and
in no way affects the quality.
We would call attention to ou1
challenge competition advertise
nent of last Sunday. We had our
doubts at first as to the efficacy oi
an announcement wherever the
bid for patronage would be based
on slow prices" in view Of the
amount OF "cost sales" together
with bankrupt stocks" and fakes
of different natures which are
preying upon the city. But with
the first days business all doubts
vanished, and we are free to say
that it has been as complete sue
cess as any sale ever inauquratee
in this city.
=. EI0w ran II le ntheruvica7
Look at the prices. --...
They will astonish you.
The Reeter coats and vests wen
first, and out of one hundred tina
started in the action only half are
left to tell the tale.
Prices will tell.
When a man has a chance Je
buy a Refer coat and vest for Sc
worth $3.50, he'll buy, even if he
has to borrow the money.
500 pairs of trousers worth $5.O OF
pair will be laid on our bargain
counter to be worked Off at $3.50
$3.50 and $4.OO. Sizes are now
regular, but will soon be broken
SO take hold while the lines are full
The sleds have been a great sue
cess. It don't take long for the
youngsters to catch on. They arc
posted. We gave away a great
many this week, but we antici
pated the demand and laid in g
good supply. Bear it in mind, boy
a sled goes with every suit.
We are showing a surprising
line of suits at So. Can't buy il
elsewhere for less than 81, and the
sled goes with it.
Overcoats the same. We have
cut on the price Of them also, and
notwithstanding the cut in price
present a sled to each purchase,
OF boys overcoat (or suit).
We must sell goods.
The only indueement we can
offer is that OF price; and in order
to sell goods cheap we cut on the
price and insist on the cash.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-20
Tralns Running Late.

P1rrsBuRG, Dec. 19.-The PittsburR and
Wheeling divisions of the Baltimore and
Ohio railway are blocked by snow. Pas
senRer trains on the Pennsylvania and
other lines are running, but are from ONE to
three hours late.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-20
.CAUTIONl

Unprincipled competitors, taxi
inc advantage of proximity, have
represented their place of business
as HARRIS. We would say to all
who are not intimately acquainted
with our premises, to look for the
name on the front window.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-20
A Vicions Domestic.

CLARKsBuRo, w. Va, Dec. 19.-Chas. A.
Bond. wife and five children are expected
to die from the effects Of arsenical poison
administered by young colored girl en-
ployed as a domestic. She put poison in
the coffee this morning, but refused to
state the reason.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-20

The town of Yokosuka, Japan, was almost
entirely destroyed by fire ON November 80.
Three persons were burned to death and
eight seriously injured.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-20
Frisco's Public Building.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-Secretary Window,
Attorney General Miller, and Postmaster
General Wanamaker, forming the COM
mission to select site for a public building
at San Francisco, held meeting in the
treasury department this morning and
heard arguments on the question. Repre-
sentative Morrow gave information in
regard to the different sites suggested. It
was decided to hear from Senator Stanford
before coming to a decision and another
meeting will be held Tuesday next.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-20
Money for the Navy.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-The naval appro-
priation bill is completed. It provides for
one new ship. Il triple screw protected
cruiser similar to cruiser No. Il, cost linn
tied to s.. 49, 600. Tho bill carries total
appropriation of about thirty and one-haH
millions, being about three millions less
than estimates and considerably more than
last years bill. It carries the following
appropriations: For Mare Island, $51, ,765;
for residence of medical director in charge
of Mare Island and naval hospital 4l5, 500.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-20
Letter from Rad Cloud.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-Dr. Bland. of the
Indian Defense association. has received a
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-20

A branch of the National league ON the
Island of Jersey adopted Q resolution
against Parnell.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1890-10-04
Mason Valley Items.

Will Snider is in Virginia City
on business.
Grey Whiting returned Teusday
from three weeks outing below.
John Smith, who left the valley
to return to Missouri, is working in
Reno.
r. w. Apsey and Steve Hilburn
found two pound esculenti in their
garden patch this week.
Chris, the young German injured
at Higgins ranch is improving rap
idly, though he will probably lose
piece flesh some 3 inches square
from his leg.
We regret to learn of the quite
serious illness of the Rev. r. +. Sis
son, who has been confined to his
home for some ten days with an at
tack of typhoid fever. He is now
improving.
M. A. West, the father of James
West died at his residence Sept.
18th. He was born in Denmark
IN 1911. He was buried Monday,
Rev. Z: II. Gardner officiating and
many friends attending.
Dan Emmerson has been pros
pectlng in the hills between Hot
Springs Valley and this place and
has found what promises to be a
rich mine. He has taken out forty
tons of ore and will have five tons
shipped to the Taylor mill at Silver
City to be crushed.
On the morning of the 25th ult.
what might have been very seri-
GUS accident happened to Miss Mary
Pursell and Miss Ida Craighead.
They were driving through Green
held when a saddle horse ran out
Of corral on the street and into
the buggy, tipping it over and
throwing the ladies to the ground.
Fortunately, the horses broke loose
from the wreck, and the ladies es-
capped with a few bruises. The
team ran down the street, and turn
ing at Gallagher's store, ran through
a barbed-wire fence, cutting them
selves badly about the breast and
shoulders.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1890-10-04

Following is the speed programme for the
Lyon County Fair. which will be held at
Wabuska from the 9th to the nth of next
month:
OCTOBER 9TH.
No. acknowledgements. Emile
heat; purse SIS; $50 to first, $25 to second.
No. Running - Three-year-olds, r.
mile and repeat; purse 500; $50 to first,
$40 to second.
OCTOBER 10TH.
No. 3--Trotting-T Three year-olds, 1.mile
heats, best two in three; purse 500; 500 20
first, $40 to second.
No. acknowledgements .mile
dash; purse SIS; $50 to first. $e5 to second.
OCTOBER nth.
No. s-Running-Mile and repeat; purse
500; 500 to first, $40 to second.
No. 6-Trotting-7:4o class, best two in
three, mile heats; purse 500; $50 to FIRST,
$40 to second.
Saddle-horse race flor horses used exclu.
sively under the saddle), H.mile dash; purse
$50; $50 to first, $40 to second.
Entries to all races 10 per cent. Entries
close October Ist.
In races from to Eve are to enter and
three to start.