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BLACK FLAG PERIOD.
An Interesting Chapter of Diamond
Fields History.

An Interesting Chapter of Diamond
Fields History.
Mr.. Ling, who recently died at Kimber-
ley. South Africa, was courageous man,
who, in the pioneer days of African
diamond mining, was one of many persons
who resisted the local government, and did
SO much to improve the administration of
just laws at the diamond fields. The local
government, in the early days of diamond
mining, was thoroughly despotic. So
tyrannical and overbearing were the acts of
the authorities that the people organized
for resistance and armed themselves in or
der to lend potency to their force. This is
known in the history of the fields as the
'.black flag period.'' black flag was en-
ployed as 4 signal with which to assemble
the members of "the association"
One of the members of ''the association
was singled out by the government as an
object of especial wrath. He had purchased
several stands of arms and was prosecuted
under =. a supposed obsolete provision Of the
fined $50. with the alternative of i'm
prisonment unless the fine was paid. An
appeal was taken and and bail was offered.
The magistrate refused it, saying that if the
money was not at once paid he would CON-
init the prisoner to Jail.
Hundreds Of men had gathered about the
market square to await a decision. They at
once determined that the victim of state
depotism should not go to jail. The black
flag was Immediately hoisted at the Kim
berley mine, and within an incredibly
brief period more than two thousand
armed men had assembled in the street
where the Jail was located. They formed
in line down the street and effectually
barred approach to the prison. No attempt
to rescue the prisoner was made, but the
danger of q collision was SO great that the
authorities made no effort to incarcerate
the man.
The attorney-general then sought Mr..
Ling, who was prominent member of "the
association" and besought him and
friend to put a stop to their resistance to
the law and to prevail upon their friends to
desist from further demonstrations. The
result was that the magistrate released the
prisoner upon bail being furnished, and the
mob dispersed.
The government then singled out six men
to be prosecuted for seditlon. There was
little hope of conviction, and a repre-
sentative of the executive endeavored to
have them plead guilty, as the government
would be changed soon afterward and ex-
ecutive clemency might be expected. It
was finally agreed to resist to the utmost
the prosecution, and Mr.. Ling and two
Others were tried and acqr tilted. This was
the death blow of the Southy Curry admin
and the end of the '.rebellion'' in |
the diamond fields, which would soon be
forgotten but for the death of Mr.. Ling.
which revives the story.
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Tore or His Clothes.

LONG ISLAND Cry, April 27.-There was a
lively time at Recreation ball grounds this
afternoon. Tho Metropolitan baseball nine
were to have played the Senators, and be-
tween 500 and GOO persons paid the admis-
sion. The Senators failed to ap-
pear. The Metropolitans offered to play a
picked nine. but the offer did not please the
crowd. who shouted for the return of the
admission money. Manager Ryan offered
to give checks good for next Sundays game.
upon the manager, whose clothing was
nearly torn off his back before he could an
nouhce that he would pay back the adn1is-
sion money!
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Foreign Flashes.

The empress of Germany arrived at
Darmstadt on a visit to the queen of Eng
land.
The workmen in the slate quarries at
Festlnlog, Wales, have struck for an ad-
vance in wages.
Giovinni Succi, who on March II began a
forty days fast at the Royal AthenBum,
successfully completed his task.
The royalist deputy for Belleville, France
has been sentenced to pay 1,5OO francs as a
fine and 10000 francs damages for libeling
Goblet.
Pettitt, the American lawn tennis cham
piOn, made his first appearance in Engla nd
at the Queens club, Saturday, defeating
Sir Edward Grey to 2.
The report of the ministerial crisis in
Brazil is false. According to newspapers of
Barboza still retain their seats.
A Lisbon dispatch says the American and
British ministers had a long interview with
the Portuguese minister of foreign affairs,
and jointly demanded that the Delagoa
Bay dispute be submitted to arbitration.
The Hamburger Nachrichten says that
the German ambassadors abroad have been
summoned to Berlin to confer with the
government concerning various questions
pending between Germany and foreign
governments.
Queen Victoria dined with the ducal FAM
lily and Emperor William Saturday evening
and afterwards witnessed a private per-
formance of Wichert's comedy, 'Toast
Festun." The German empress has re-
turned to Berlin.
President Carnot has received a letter
from the King of Dahomey complaining
that the French attacked hi1n without
warning and without declaring war against
him. French merchants now in his power
will be kept as hostages.
A dispatch from Brussels to the London
Times says that Holland proposes to in
crease the duties on American petroleum
imported into the Dutch Indies in reprisal
for the American increase of duty on raw
advisability,is being discussed of common
European action against American protec-
fiOna -
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A POLL OF CONGRESS.
Tho Philadelphia Press F0recasts the Fate
OF the Tariff Bill.

of the Tariff Bill.
PHILADELPHIA, April 27.-The Press to-
morrow will publish the most complete and
careful poll of majority in congress ever
made by newspaper. The purpose was to
ascertain the views Of individual members
as to the necessity of passing tariff revis-
ion and reduction bill as speedily as possi-
BILE. Interviews were had with 200 senators
and representatives. The Press interview
ers found what opposition exists to the
Mckinley bill on the republican side of
the house, and by extending the interviews
to leading democrats found the particular
line of attack upon the bill likely to be
adopted by the opposition.
bill revising the tar and peduona = the snss ssv.
enue, will be enacted before congress- ad-
journs for the summer. The Press inter
views embrace 159 republicans and with two
exceptions they all agree that the republi-
can tariff bill should be passed, and while
differences exist as to the makeup of the
the general principle and purpose Of the
Mckinley bill. While the enterviews show
q strong sentiment on the part Of
republicans in favor of the bill, and
though features Of it are not
wholly in accord with the individual
OPAAAOAlS Va AAcAuOoI6 Ctl1cU upon I'D oXQT6S6
views, there is singular dearth of strong
criticism. On the part of the democrats,
they protest against the bill without going
into particulars. They admit the proba-
bility of its passing, but they are evidently
displeased with measure which offers the
hand and the farmers of the country al
legged additional protection on important
articles which they produce on the other
hand. The result is summarized as fol-
lows:
Total number Of interviews, 200; total
number of republicans who believe bill
revising the tariff and reducing the revenue
must be passed before this congress- adj
journs, 154; number now ready to vote for
the Mckinley bill as it stands, 141; number
who believe the Mckinley bill is sure to be
by amendments and passed, liz; number
who are not sure about it, Z.
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Didn't Know 1t Was Loaded.

Paul Peterson, brother of H. F. Peterson,
Esq. of this city, picked up piece Of
fuse with concussion cap on the end of it
at the Champion mine last Thursday and,
not knowing what the cap was, lighted the
fuse, and held it between his thumb and
finger. In a few seconds an explosion oc-
CURED, blowing the ends of the two fingers
off and otherwise cutting his hand. Mr..
Peterson was very fortunate to escape with
even these injuries. He was doing some
decorating and painting in Champion and
this was his first experience around mine.
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1t Causes Great Anxiety to the EN-
peror Of Germany and His
Council.
Chancellor Caprivi Organizing for
Uniformity Of Action in Case
Of Emergency.
Troublous Times in Brazil-Freedom of the
Press Curtailed-Secret but Powerful
Opposition to tho Government

Copyright, $780, by New York Associated Press. !
BERLIN, April A.-The emperor has tele-
graphed instructions from Darmstadt to
Chancellor Won Caprivi regarding the atti-
tude of the authorities throughout the
country towards the May day celebrations.
Reports from populous centres show that
the authorities in some places are preparing
to suppress public demonstrations by the
use of the soldiery. In other places they
are confning themselves to issuing warn
ings against excesses. The chancellor has
made arrangements to secure unity of ac-
tion between the authorities, although it is
expected in official circles that the day will
pass over quietly. Every precaution will
be taken for the prompt suppression of dis
order. Troops will be kept within their
barracks in order to avoid collision with
those taking part in celebrations, but will
be ready to act if required.
Socialist leaders here continue to infu-
ence the men against the suspension of
work. Bebel, Liebknecht and Said Singer,
through the central committee of the party,
are actively operating to prevent manifesta-
tiOns. Nothing like unanimous demon
stration throughout Germany is now pos
sible. Large numbers of working men are
found everywhere who differ with those de-
oAAAAS W AAdhc a ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Ac Icll-
dency among working men in Berlin, is to
work half day on May l.
Papers opposed to the social reforms of
the emperor point to the growth of excite
ment among workingmen since the publica-
tion of the imperial rescripts. As the mo-
ment for the emperor's journey to Bremen
approached, the employees of the railroad on
which he was to have travelled struck for
higher wages and men from other lines mad
to work the trains.
The strikes that have taken place here
this week include the shoemakers, stone
layers, coopers. screw makers, furniture
polishers, train men and box makers, tin
smiths, locksmiths, printers machinists,
coppersmiths and number of minor
trades Reports from Frankfort, Breslau,
Elberfeld and Hamburg show that the
strike mania is universal. An ominous fea-
ture of the shoemaker's strike here has
been the issue of q violent manifesto in
whlch-the existing social order is denounced;
the emper0r's rescripts are attacked as
useless. Workmen, as the dominant force,
the manifesto says, ought to overturn and
renovate society. 4E e
The visit of the emperor to Strasburg has
given rise to crop of Paris rumors. Nord
Deutsche Zeitung, commenting upon the
absurdity of the story that the emperor
meant to propose that France join an Euro
pean customs union, attributes this and
kindred reports to the efforts of French Off
clals to create discord. The real purport of
the emperor's journey was the inspection
OF the garresons at Strasburg, Severne and
Saarbruck
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THE WEEK IN CONGRESS.
Programme of Business to BE Done in
Both Houses

Programme of Business to BE Done in
Both Houses.
WASHINGTON, April N.-The senate to-
morrow will resume consideration of the
land grant forfeiture bill, with the expecta-
ton of coming to vote before adjourn
ment. After that the customs administra-
tive bill will probably fill out the remainder
of the week. There is considerable opposi-.
tion on the democratic side to the measure
and Evarts has an amendment to propose.
The silver bill will be taken up this week il
any time remains. Although the republican
caucus of the senate has not agreed upon
the details of the silver bill it is believed
that the measure will be prepared for the
consideration of the senate by the time that
body is ready to entertain it.
The failure of the house to pass the
legislative appropriation bill Saturday
leaves it to come up tomorrow as
question has has been ordered. The
present intention is to press the silver bill
and it will probably be called up on resolu-
tion and reported by the committee on
rules, allowing two days for discussion,
The pension committee is to be given day
for the consideration of the service pension
bill and the comittee on public buildings is
to have the same privilege, in order to dis
pose of bills reported.
probably be passed with little discussion
No time has yet been allotted to the river
and harbor bill, but as a large number Of
members desire the Measu Q passed before
the tariff bill comes up they may be able to
have 1t considered during the week.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-28

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, April e. Edito,
Hawthorne, of the Times Union, publishes
an open letter to President Harrison, stat
ing that the people of Florida regard his
letter to the encouragement with surprise
and a deep sense of injury. They are con-
vinced that the statements it con
tains must have been based upon
misinformation as the actual state
of affairs in the counties named.
Hawthorne proceeds to cast discredit upon
the reports by charging that the district
judge, Swayne, boasted that the policy of
his court would be the persecution of demo-
Gratis. The letter also asserts that the iury
commissioner fagrantly Disseminated
against democrats, and that wholesale in
dictnlents against democrats for political
ofenses were found on the most unreliable
testimony.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-28
DESTRUCTIVE STORM.

Baltimore Pelted with Hail Stones Big as
Boulders-Heavy Rains.
WASHINGTON, April 27.-The signal Office
furnishes the following report from the sig
nal service observer at Baltimore: The
heaviest hail storm on record at this station
passed over Baltimore from northwest to
southeast between 3:4b and 4 p. m. to-day.
Many thousands of windows in the city were
broken. the damage being confined mainly
to western exposure. Many runaways are
reported. Some horses and carriages were
abandoned in the streets. their owners
leaving them to seek shelter. 1t is probable
a number were injured as the hail stones
are very large, some measuring more than
two inches in diameter and weighing more
than four ounces each. The extent of the
damage is not yet ascertained but it must
have been very great. very heavy rain
fell with the hail. Many of the car tracks
at the foot of hills are covered to depth
Of six inches with soil washed down upon
them. The wind at 3:55 attained velocity
of thirty miles an hour, rapidly decreasing
after the passage of the storm.
The hail went through thick panes of
glass as though they were tissue paper and
the amount Of damage will run up into
thousands. Some of the hail stones were
blade. Hens eggs were nothing to them in
size. Many of them were as large as mans
fist. The storm came from the west.
was local in its character, and swept to the
east with a rattle like heavy musketry.
frightening people out of their wits and hit
ting those who were on the streets MANY
hard knocks and driving them into places
of shelter. There was perfect Niagara of
water, with hailstones, or rather chunks of
ice, weighing, some of them. quarter
of pound. Almost in an instant
the streets were rivers, pavements were
flooded from two to three inches, and man
who remained on the streets was almost in
danger of losing his life. Hail drove the
horses wild. Those that pull street cars
became uncomfortable, and the drivers
were compelled to let them have their own
way. People in the cars became panic
stricken and many of them crouched
trembling on the floor of the cars, prayino
for rescue from the elements, while the
drivers lodged aerial missiles as best they
could. All over the city the damage was
heavy, Charles street windows. looked
as if they had been on battle field. In the
annex, rain. wind and hail did more severe
damage than in the city. Walls we're
swept down. houses unroofed, glasses
smashed and other damage done.
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Found the Missing Leg.

LEAyENwcRTa, Kan, April 27.-The missing
leg of the mutilated body of Mrs. Mittman,
who was murdered month ago, was found
in the river to-day. The police are still
hunting for Charles A. Benson, the sup
posed: murderer. Investigation of his
career shows that he is exiled from Ger
many, whence he escaped to America sever
al years ago. He is charged with blowing
up his sisters house and killing two of her
children.
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Marie is All Right.

CHICAGO, April E.-Miss Marie VAIN
wright, the actress, arrived here this morn
ing and was much surprised to learn the
alarming report of her condition current in
Minneapolis. She denied that she had any
hemorrhage of the brain, but says she has
been suffering from an attack of neuralgia,
From this attack she has almost entirely
recovered.
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Accept the Rcd uction,

CHICAGO, April 27.-All fear of strike by
employees of the United States Express
company was banished to-day, and the
men, by unanimous vote, decided to accept,
for the present at least. the reduced scale
of wages. Vice-President Crosby had told
them the reduction was absolutely neces-
sary. Unrestrained competition of express
tracts with railroads, and employees had
been paid regularly when stockholders re-
ceived nothing A pledge was given that
when the condition of the company would
warrant it salaries would be restored.
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He Would be an Ensli.hm.n.

He Would be an EnGlishman.
LONDON, April N.-Stanley was inter.
viewed yesterday as to the rumor that he ia
to become British subject. He replied. .''it
would be premature to answer that ques
ton. My heart" he added, twill
always be with America. On
account of my future work
may have to formally declare myself a
felf an American citizen. owe nv first
start N life to America. and shall never for
get it." 1t is believed the British govern
ment intends to offer Stanley the governor
generalship of the entire British territory
in Africa as mapped out by him.
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cut to pieces with axes by the sherifl's men,
but they found it impossible to remove the
gate inside. They then tried to effect an
entrance through the windows, but Stan
ton battered them with bars and shovels.
large crowd of tenants assembled and a
serious riot ensued. many receiving severe
injuries. After a fearful struggle several
tenants were arrested.
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Fate of Three Miners.

MARQUETTE, Mich, April 27.-Tamarack
shaft No. 8, near Red Jacket, was destroyed
by fire this morning. John Williams was
burned to death. In attempting Williams
rescue, John Rowe was suffocated and John
Thomas 80 badly burned that recovery is
doubtful. The origin of the fire is q mys-
terry and inceudiarim is feared.
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1t is stated that the weather Is perfect at
buffalo gnats the horsemen at Montgomery
park would be happy. The track is in the
pink of condition, and the flyers are getting
into shape rapidly. Proctor Knott has a
cough. He and others of Scoggan's string
caught cold while en- route, and the great
trainer is giving him quinine.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-28
The Combat of Flowers.

Cr1 OF MEx1co. April N.-The aowe,
feast, or combat of the flowers, began this
this afternoon. One hundred Thousand
people were on the promenades,
in addition to nearly 500 unadorned car
riages, containing sightseers, there were
over forty carriages adorned with flowers
and ribbons, and fully 1,00O horsemen add
ed gaiety to the scene. The quantity OF
flowers was enormous four carloads com.
ing from Jalapa alone. The celebration
was, unfortunately, brought to hasty con-
clusion by rain.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-28

CHICAGO. April N.-Following are the
scores of the American association games
played to-day:
At Louisville-Louisville, 4; Toledo, 8.
At st. Louis-St. Louis, IA; Columbus, l.
At Philadelphia-Ath 8; Syracuse, 8.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-28
EVICTION RIOT.

Serious Trouble in Which Several Ten.
ants Take Part.
DUBLIN, April 27.-It is learned that
serious trouble occurred during eviction
proceedings Thursday on the Ponsonly es-
tate. Patrick Stanton, tenant, defied the
entire party of bailiffs and police, having
placed an iron gate as a barricade inside
the door of his house. The door was soon
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-28
Defaulter Surrender.

TRENTON. N. j.. April N.-Casper Soer.
chief clerk of the money-order department
of the Newark postofiice, has surrendered
himself as a defalter in the sum of Som
His populations date back only to August
last.
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Tho Break Widening.

BAYOU SARA, La, April 27.-The steamer
Stella Wild brought down number of
refugees from New Texas. The break at
Morganza is widening fast, and yesterdays
storm made matters worse. The Fanny
Rich creyasse continues to widen, as well as
those at Tailor and Preston places, and it is
only question of few days when they
will be broken. There is a sheet of water
from these points to far above Raccoura,
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first time at the Blood-H meeting.
Sinfax, one of the two-year-olds
purchased by Mr.. Rose from Palo Alto has
been leased to Cy Mulkey, who will bring
him through the Montana Circuit.
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Quiet Elections.

PARIS. April 27.-The -''naiciral elections
passed off quietly. In te-- .ss the po-
lice destroyed number of Orleanist and
Boulangist placards
President Carnot has returned to Paris.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1890-09-22

Men who have written one book or
made one speech have sometimes risen
to temporary fame It does not often
happen, however, that a man of one
song attains celebrity, especially in
France, where the composers of love,
war or wine lyrics have been prolific
from the days of the famous ''seven gay
troubadours of Toulouse" to those Of
Beranger and Dupont. M. Louis Houssot,
who has just passed away from life's
busy scenes in his sixty-sixth year, was
a man who owed any celebrity which he
enjoyed to the solitary lyric "Rien nest
sacre pour un sapeur."
This took the town by storm on the
Boulevard du Temple, where it used to
be sung under the empire by Theresa.
Her mode of rendering "Naught Is Sa-
cred to Sapper" caused everybody to
flock to hear her, and it may fairly be
taken as her greatest success, eclipsing
by far her more modern ditties. M.
Houssot tried his hand at other compost
tons, but failed egregiously and with
drew from the music halls to his work
shop, where he gained his bread as fair
draughtsman.-London Telegraph.