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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-23
Wilmington.

MEMORIAL DAY EXERCISES
Memorial services will be held SUNDAY
afternoon at the Methodist church The
post will attend in body, and all old sol
diers are invited to join. Regular memo
rial observance on Friday the Both The
post will assemble at their hall at y o'clock
form IN procession and proceed 70 the
church where the exercises will be held
Other societies are invited to join in the
procession and old soldiers and families in
vlted to partake of the refreshments which
will be served at Post room after the con
clusion of exercises IN the cemetery Pres
ident of the day, 5. II Lazel of Dover A.;
orator, Hon. James L. Martin of Brattle-
borO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-23

Committee Of Arrangements
Lieut.. 7 HARMON, Chief Marshal
The Helena independent., 1890-03-21
CARTER TAKES TO COVER
Recent Criticisms on Postmaster
Curtis Removal Alarms Rep
resentatiye Carter.
He Says Charlie is a Good Fell
low" but He Will Have to
Go Anyway.


WASHINGTON. March 30 Special. Rep
rcseniative Carter has received some crit-
cism on account of his action IN the Helena
postotliee and tho removal of Curtis. the
present incumbent. lie said to-day that
more than month ago he WIS notified by
tho department that Curtis would he rc-
moved, and he WAS requested to recommend
a successor. Learning the state of affairs,
and in order 20 give Curtis IN opportunity
to settle up aud get out without trouble,
the matter WIS delayed nd his request; but
il the financial arrangements were not
made the removal was decided upon.
"Charlic Is good fellow" remarked Car
ter, "and unless il WAS absolutely necessary
| would not do anything. But the depart
ment is determined 10 have n change in or
der 10 s;raighien out the affairs OF the Of
lice, and he must go" The successor of
Curtis has not been decided upon.
The Montana contest will probably be
reported tomorrow and taken up and dis
posed of next week. The delays are ncces
slry in order that all senators who desire
70 be heard may prepare their speeches.
Tho publication of Senator Vests letter 10
a Montana democrat created something Of
n sensation here. Col. Sanders says he IN
sorry that il was made public, but asserts
tina, i very interesting reading.
The Helena independent., 1890-03-21
4, y 80 -.
Gin, AID TO REST.
The Blair Educational Bill Fails to
Pass Its Third Reading in
the Senate.
Another Democrat Unseated in the
House by the Slender Re-
publican Majority.


WASHINGTON, March 1O.-In the senate to
day Cockrell presented a protest of the
Pork Packers association, of st. Louis,
against the inspection of meats. declaring
that the bill was unnecessary and injurious
TO the stock raising and curing interests.
more injurious even than the German and
French prohibition. II was referred
The bill approprating $4,000 for light
house at The mouth of tho Coquilla river in
the Pacitic ocean, was reported and placed
on the calendar.
The educational bill was taken up as un-
finished business.
After debate the senate proceeded to vote
on the bill and amendments. The first vote
was on the three amendments offered by
Moody. of South Dakota, that illiterates
among the Indians shall lie included in the
calculatlons. Hawley, opposing the bill,
read table OF appropriations TO be made
for the next fiscal year, with the following
recapltulntions: Probable appropriate ions,
Si55,.OO.OOO; proposed appropriations, SIS
32OO0; total, S52:i. .Sl2 900: estimated reye-
nues, fiJO,lOD,OOO; excess of appropriations
over revenue, Sii2,00O. Moody's amend
ment was agreed 10. The senate then pro-
ceeded 10 vote on the third reading and en-
grossment of the bill When the vote was
concluded. and knowing il had been against
the bill, Blair changed his vote from ave to
no, 30 AZ 10 make motion TO reconsider.
Ihe result was announced. yeas, 3l nays,
~. Blair made motion 10 reconsider the
vote. which motion was entered aud after
an executive session the senate adjourned.
The Helena independent., 1890-03-21
PROHIBITION IN COLORADO.
The Ants Accused Of Burning Houses and
Making Dire Threats.


DISyER. March 2O.-A Colorado Springs
special SAYS for over n year there has been
bitter war between the prohibition aud anti
prohibition elements in this city. The feel
ing was 50 bitter that two months ago the
residence of Mayor Stockdudge. a prohibi
zionist, was burned TO the ground al loss
Of $ll,O0O. and IL was rumored his political
enemies had hand in the matter. Al n
meeting of the republican and liberal purity
last night St0ckdridge was renominated for
mayor. and this morning al 3 O'Clock. his
new residence was fired and burned 10 The
ground; loss, Se.OOO. The American hotel.
adjoining. was damaged 5000. There is
no clue 10 the perpetrstor.
AZ midnight there is no apparent signs
OF quieiing the excitement. Everybody is
on the sireets most Of them being armed.
some carrying shutguns, revolyers in pocket.
anything they can secure. Colorado Springs
hus sent is fire dcpartm ment here and will
remain the balance OF the night. The
whisky men say they intend burning at least
n dozen more houses owned by prohibitions
ISIS before morning, but everybody
is on the alert und will de-
tcnd their property, even il 1t re
quires the aid of shotguns. The police
have only made two arrests so far tonight
The mayor will probably ask the governor
tomorrow 20 call out the state militin un-
less the rough element can be subdued in
the meantime. The better class OF citizens
are very indignant, and will string mp toa
telegraph pole the irst man caught setting
fire to a house
The Helena independent., 1890-03-21
The Plans Of The Tnrirs.

LONDON, March ga conference Of the
conservative members Of parliament was
held at the Carleton club to-day. Lord
Salisbury addressed the meeting, urging the
members 10 pay close attention 10 parla-
ment, regardless of personal inconvenience,
TO thwart obstructive operation. He spoke
of the measures which the government par
ticularly wanted pushed through. among
them tho land purchase bill. lie ridiculed
the report that parliament was soon 20 be
dissolved. lie declared the new Irish bill
would secure the possession of the land
lords 10 their property. lie expressed the
hope that the difficulty with the United
States over the Behring Sea question would
be settled soon. "Bnt." said he, with
such susceptible nation as America Great
Britain cannot negotiate at the top of / er
voice"
The Helena independent., 1890-03-21
UNION PACIFIC PROTEST.
The Big Road at out. with all the Chi
cago Lines.

CmcAoo. March co. Special. The
Union Pacific has oast an additional fire
brand into tho white heat of the Western
railroad situation. Heretofore in all traffic
arrangements between connecting lines, the
initial lines make the through rate. the
proportions being divided on an agreed per
ceniage. Consequently with the Union rR
ciiic md It's connections the Union Pacific
made all the east bound rates, aud is east
ern connections this side Of the Missouri
riVer made all the west bound rates. but
the Union Pacific found that il WAS getting
hurt 10y accepting rates based ON the Ie-
duced mites now IN cAeol east of the Miss
ouri. As already noted, the Union Pacific
gave notice 90 all its connections that il
would not be satisfied with the old divisions
and demanded higher percentage Of the
reduced through rate 81 as to preserve
it's gross receipts at the old figures.
As was very natural. The connecting lines
objected 10 changing the divisions. aud a
meeting was called for to-day 10 discuss
the situation. Representatives of all the
Chicago Missouri ryes lines aud several of
the trans Missouri lines were present. Tho
position OF the Union Pacific was plainly
stated. II did not feel itself called upon 10
lose money over "a fight with outsiders. nor
did il want the reduced rates 10 rain foot
hold in The trans Missouri territory. II
wanted the percentages OF divisions OF
rates 81 arranged ns 10 make its earnings
the same on The same classes uf freight as
la.r 4
was made in rates between Chicago and the
Missouri river. The Chicago lines were by
no means choice IN their selection of LAM
guage in answer 20 this proposition. II
the shoe WAS un the other foot, and tho
reduction in trans Missouri territory, il
WAS claimed the Union Pacific would
demand the divisions remain the same.
Even the Northwestern voted against the
proposition when il finally came to a vote.
The whole subject WIS then referred to the
April meetings ~ the Western freight and
Trans s-Missouri Association.
The action Of the Northwestern in voting
against the proposition of tho Union Pacific
was surprise 10 those present and WAS
taken AZ an evidence that the celebrated
Union Paciic-Northwestern traffic agree
ment was not as formidable or ironclad
document as IL was said 10 be. The vote
was almost unique, n that MI the Chicago
lines stuck together. The members OK
pressed themselves after the meeting AZ be-
ing nnalterably opposed TO doing what they
knew the Union Pacific would not do in
their place. They also claimed their right
undor their agreement 10 quote any posi-
BILE wesibound through rate, and conceded
n like right 10 the Union Pacific on the
quotation of eastbound rates.
The Helena independent., 1890-03-21
.HONORS FOR THE PRINCE.
William Creates Bismarck a Duke
and Makes Him a Place in
the Army.
He Acknowledges the Debt He
Owes the Chancellor and
Bids Him Adieu
Jules simon aud the Emperor Have -
Long Talk ON the Neutrality OF
Alsacc-t.arraiuc,

BrEiIN. March IA special edition of
the iieichsau1iger contains AN imperial re-
ceipt cordially thanking Bismarck for has
services and appointing him duko of Lauen
burg, colonel general of cavalry and Field
marshal general also appointing Count
Herbert Bismarck ad interim minister of
foreign affairs. and Cen. Won Caprivi,
chancellor aud president of the Prussian
ministry. The National Gazette says the
emperor III Il long letter to Bismarck
ext0ls his services 10 the state
aud expresses profound personal gratitude.
The hruez Ieitung says Gen. Won Capriyi
accepted the chanccllorship after two
weeks negotiations.
Rismarck's acceptance Of a dul,edon the
oler of which from William |. he repeated
ly declined, has occasioned surprise. In
the emperor's first rescript he says. acced-
ing Ia the request made ON the 18th inst 4
lie grants Bismarck permission 20 retire,
hoping confidently the falhcrland will
pruht IN the future as II has proiited
in the past. by his counsel,
energy and faithful devotion. The em-
pefOt says he regards II ms the most
pr0yidential dispensation Of his life that on
several occasions lac had Prince Bismarck by
his side. What the prince has achieved for
Prussia and GERMANY. and whnt the prince
has been 20 him aud his predecessors. he
will ever preserve IN grateful remembrance.
Bismarck's wise and energetic policy of
peace, by which hls majesty is resolved To
be guided IN the future, hoing fully con-
Vlnced of its correctness, will always be re-
membered abroad, and well deserves rec
ogniiion. II is not ia the emperor's power
90 reward Bismarck for his services,
but 10 show his lasting thanks hc cnnfers
upon him the dignity of the Duke of l.au-
enbuTg and presents him with a lfe-size
oil painting of himself.
la second receipt the emperor thanks
Bismarck ns military leader for his in
valuable services in the army during the
time of William and To the present day.
adding that he knows he will be upheld by
tine army by retaining bismarck in tie
highest rank. by appointing him field
narshal-general and ooloncl-generaI of
cavalry.
The rescripts abound in nfectionate ex-
pressions of regard and conclude: God
bless you, my dear prince, aud grant you
many years Of uniroubled old age, bright
oned by the consciousness Of duty truly full
filled"
jules Simon had a long talk to-day with
FL ricr William. AZ the close of fhe in-
teryiew the Emperor presented Simon with
the order of the decoration Of the Red
Eagle. in the course of conversation the
French statesman broached the subject of
the naturalization of Alsaace and Lorraine,
and the Emperor said il was never too carly
10 discuss questioned that concerned the
friendly relations of Germany and France.
The Helena independent., 1890-03-21

PrTTsguRG, March sO.-'lho result of the
conference of the executive council Of the
federation OF labor IN New York Saturday
has just been made public. Vice President
Martin says no trade will he ordered 10 de
mand an eight hour law nor strike 10 en-
force the demand. II il left entirely op-
tional with each trade. Tint they will do
40, is shown 10y replies sent 10 the fedora
tion from most NIL the trades, saying they
desired and we're able 10 win \ fight for
eight hours. IN the Pitisburg and Wheel
ing districts tho mill carpenters will first
ask conference with the builders, and if
refused. demand il. The New York and
Boston stone masons will probably make
the first break In those cities, 10 bo fol-
lowed by other strong organizations.
The Helena independent., 1890-03-21
DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE WILD.
Testimony at the Steele CourimartiaI in
Favor of the Accused.

CHICAGO March a0.-ln the court martial
to-day counsel for the prisoner offered a
statement made by Recruiting Sergeant
windrith. of this city, to the effect that
Wild had voluntarily talked 10 him (Wend-
rithl about the case, saving the only reason
he refused to obey Steele was that be had
grudge against him and wanted TO get
even. If he could get Steele behind the
bars lie would be satisfied. He further
told wendrith he had been in 'be army
fifteen years, but never more than five years
in one troop. Wild was asked what he had
TO say TO these statements. He declined 10
answer. saying he was not on trial. Ser
gcant Wlndnth was called and reiterated
bis statement and identified Wild.
Members Of Lieutenant Steele's troop
then testified TO his kind demeanor rs an
officer and Wild's bad reputation. While in
the Eighth cavalry he had been in prison
many times for dsohedience of orders and
other offenses. Lieutenant Clewder also
offered evidence of the same nature regard
ing Wild when he served under the mime of
Ward in the Fifteenth infantry.
The Helena independent., 1890-03-21

NEw YoRK, March 20.-A Danyillc, VA,
special to the World says 100 moonshiners
have established fortified camp in Frank
lin county, this state, and openly defy the
authority of the United States. They have
over 100 Illicit stills in operation and
are producing thousands Of barrels of
whisky On which no duty is paid.
The revenue force is not sufficient 10 en-
force the law, and red tape aud the scarcity
- money prevent any decisive action by the
department nj Washington. The appro-
priatiOn for the revenue service has nearly
run out Tor tho fiscal year ending June 10,
and there is M money available 10 employ
large enough force 10 break mp the Frank
lin county Cump.
The Helena independent., 1890-03-21
CRUSHED By A ROCK.
Deputy Inspector oliver Investigates The
Accident nj the Alta Mine.

BUTTE, March o. Special Deputy
State Mining Inspector Jacob Oliver Te-
turned from trip TO the Alta mine az
Wickes. where he went to investigate the
accident reported from that mine. The
particulars Of The accident are as follows:
Ole Olind was working in the eighth slope
of the Alta mine on Monday afternoon
About O'Clock in the afternoon he let of
several holes. After supper he returned 10
the same place 10 work and had been to
work but few minutes when rock weigh
ing about ld0 pounds fell on him from 4
height of about ten feet. Olind WAS quickly
taken from the mine and removed TO his
boarding place, but he bad sustained severe
internal injuries which resulted in his
death on Tuesday morning. lie was a
Swede about ~ years of age and leaves Il
wife and five children in the old country.
A coroner's inquest was held on Tuesda y
and the jury eXonerated the mining COM
pany from all blame for the accident.
The Helena independent., 1890-03-21

In the house to-day, Henderson. of Iowa.
presented resolution from tho general
assembly of Iowa urging legislation against
the adulteration of lard. The house then
resumed consideration of the Compton con-
tested election case, and was addressed by
Compton, the sitting member.
Al the close of the debate. Moore, of
Texas, on behalf of the committee. offered
a resolution declaring Compton entitled 10
the seat. Defeated-yeas, l45: nays, l55.
The majority resolution, declaring Mudd
entitled 20 the seat, was adopted-yeas. 159:
nays, ll5. Mudd appeared and took the
oath of Office.
Morrow, of California, moved the house
go into committee of the whole for further
consideration of the pension appropriation
bill, pending which Hooker. of Mississippi,
moved an adjournment. Lost. Morrow 5
motion was then agreed TO and the COM
mittee Immediately rose and the house adj
iourned
The Helena independent., 1890-03-21
Ise.lreisdby the House.

The comptroller Of currency IN his an
nual report recommends that the law which
limits the liabilities Of an association, firm
OF person 10 tenth of the capital stock
actually paid in, be amended by the add-
tion of the words, augmented 10y SO much
Of its surplus fund as from time 20 time ia
determined by the comptroller of the cur
rency to be bona fide and unimpairod but
no part of the surplus fund shall be diverted
or in any way withdrawn until the approval
of the comptroller first has been obtained,
but the discount Of bills Of exchange
drawn IN good faith against actually ex list
ing funds and the discount of commercial
and business paper actually owned by the
person negotiating the same, shall not be
considered IN money borrowed" The
house committee this morning considered
this proposition, which has taken the form
Of bill, and after a long discussion re-
jected il on the ground that il tended W
further favor large banks.
The Helena independent., 1890-03-21
Gone with the Typsvri,er

BUFFALO, n. v, March 20.-A sensation
occurred to day when il was current report
that j. W. Woodruff, eHpresident Of the
Life and Reserve Insurance company. in
company with pretty blonde typewriter,
had left town, leaving various creditors be
hind. For nearly eight years Woodruff has
been associated with the Life and Reserve
company. When il became known he
had been running heavily in debt nm invest
igation was ordered, and il was found that
Woodruff had purchased considerable land
and contracted for houses thereon. the
money of which was taken from the funds
Of the company. The officials of the com
pnny say IL did not lose anything. having
taken the precautiOn to protect Itself.
The Helena independent., 1890-03-21

WASHINGTON. March 20.-rhe corrospon-
dence between Gems Sheridan and Brig Gen.
Crook, from March ~ 10 April . 1886, con
cerning the Apache Indians, was trans
mitled 20 the senate to-day. Crook nc
cepted { he surrender of the hosiiles on con-
dition that they be sent east for not less
than two years. with their families. Sub
sequently Geronimo and number of the
braves escaped. Crook WIS informed of
the escape. which occasioned great disap-
pointment at Washington. As an offensive
campaign with the Indians had failed.
it was thought best % assume the defensive
and give prosction 10 the people and bust
ness interests of Arizona and New Mexico.
Crook then asked 10 be relieved and lies
was detniled 10 succeed him.
The Helena independent., 1890-03-21
KILLED BY A TRAIN.
An old-Timer Meets His Fate Near Mis-
soula- Other Garden city News.

MTssouLA, March 90 Special. Louis
Brown, nm old timer in Montana. was killed
by passing train at Arlee last night. He
left here yesterday considerably under tho
infueuce Of liquor. and WAS found dead on
the railway track al Arlce this morning.
Tho coroner has gone 10 the scene 90 bold
an inquest
4 small blaze occurred here on West
Front street carly this morning. Its origin
was the work of an incendiary, ms the
building WAS found thoroughly saturated
with oil aud other combustible matter.
Jake Paine. arrested in company with n
man bv the name of Scarlos on
II charge Of robbery from the
express company AZ Brainord. Mimi.
last April Was released to-day; but Searles
will he held 10 await The coming of the
sheriff of Brainerd.
A careful ASSAY to-day of some of the
gravel from the bottom Of tho deepest
shaft sunk by the school land jumpers
failed 10 reveal so much MS a color. People
here are becoming strongly imbued with
the idea that the alleged placer location is a
bold attempt TO rob the state of that much
valuable property.
The Helena independent., 1890-03-21

Senator Allen presented petition from
Port Townsend which urged that that place
he made one of the favored ones for holding
terms of the United States district court.
II WIS represented that the greater proper
tion of cases that would come within the
jurisdiction Of such courts arise from tho
violations of lnws nt ihe port either reve-
nue. or customs. aud therefore ihat was the
most desirable place TOR trying such casos
He also presented two petitions from the
town of Sohome, asking that IL be made u
port of entry mud delivery.
The Helena independent., 1890-03-21
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

The governor of Washington has signed
the Australian ballot bill.
Adams, the American minister TO Brazil.
is on his way 10 the United States on
lenye of absence.
glAdyiccs from Quiliinun. East Africa, are
10 the effect that Portuguese customs OIL
cials and an escort of 800 natives were mas
sacred near Lake Nyanza.
Ben Collins, the Vell-kuown minstrel,
died last night of pneumonia.
The Helena independent., 1890-03-21
Mnshinefnn Mnsi Wait.

Representative Wilson, of Washington,
has been notified TO appear before the rivers
aud habors committee 10 show why the
amounts fixed 10y the committee for im-
provemenis in his state are insufficient. He
has been met on all sides with the state
meni that Washington being young is not
entitled 10 much consideration and the dis
position TO give his new infant the cold
shoulder becomes more apparent as the sos-
sion advances. Washington will get more
for the improvement of the upper Columbia
than for all other river and harbor improve
Inents.
The Helena independent., 1890-03-21
National capital Notes.

Among the combinations to-day were
those OF Jos. w. Hughes 20 be receiver of
public moneys II Spokane Falls. and Chas.
W. Eyde 10 be postmaster at Miles City.
Petitions are being sent in from the north
west quite freely asking for more silver.
Senator Mitchell to-day presented long
petition from Oregon asking for unlimited
silver.
The committee on Indian affairs has re-
ceived from Arizona Il numerously signed
protest against the removal of the Apachcs
To Fort Sill. II suggests if they must be re-
moved, il he 20 New England.
The Helena independent., 1890-03-21

DNvtn, March O.-The snow blockade
on the southern branch of the Rio Grande
over the Combres range, 800 miles south of
Denver, is rnised and all trains are on timc.
II ia anticipated that no further trouble
will be experienced from snow this season.
The main line of tho rond between here and
Salt Lake City, over which tbe California
traffic passes, has not been bothered for Il
single day this senson.
The Helena independent., 1890-03-21

A hearing was given this morning by the
committee of the house and senate OH emf
grafton and naturalization, sitting jointly.
10 persons opposed TO changes in the laws
on those subjects. Edward Roscwater, cd
itor of the Omaha Bee, said he represented
number of German and other societies in
the west. He believes the present laws suf-
hosent for all purposes 10 keep out undesira-
BILE classes. All that was needed was a more
rigid administration of the laws and closer
inspection at the ports of entry. Other
speakers followed 10 the same effect.
The Helena independent., 1890-03-21

GmAr FlLIs. March 2O.- Special. Sew
erage bids were opened by the city conncil
to night in the presence Of large number
of builders and contractors. The bids,
which are somewhat complicated, were re-
ferred TO the special committee which is TO
report on Saturday. Mr.. Hustler of Hell
eua. saws that the bid made jointly by him
self and Mark Tuck is the lowest. j. II.
Coslin has, however, made very low bids
for most of the work. The Helena Sewer
Pipe works made the lowest bid for the
pipe.