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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-24
THE MERRY WAR OVER.
Peace Soon Again to Reign Among the
RAilroAds.

Psaoe Soon Again to Reign Among the
Railroads
ST. PAU, Mimi. May 23.-[Special. l.
A Pioneer Press New York special says that
all accounts from the west are to the effect
that the rate war is about at an end. Presi-
dent Cakes, of the Northern Pacific, said
to-day that he was in receipt of information
that matters were almost arranged 90 far
as the Northern Pacific and Michigan Cen
tral were concerned, and he believed from
what he knew that Gould was about salts
fed that further continuance of the rate
war was futile.
Whatever is done will be done with full
recognition that the Union Pacific and
Northwestern agreement is to remain in
force. The Atchison and San Francisco
deal only strengthens their position. Oakes
thought it probable that Gould might not
look with favor on Atchison movements,
but it was not likely that he would consider
a continuance of the rate war the best way
to get even. The purchase of the San Fran
cisco cannot be set aside, any more than
the Northwestern and Union Pacific agree
ment can be. Gould is likely to find some
more effective way to square himself with
the new condition than the rate war.
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from the committee ON irrigation, resolu-
tion was adopted calling ON the secretary
Of war for information relative to the oil
mate of Arizona, New Mexico and parts of
the arid region.
The house then went into committee Of
the whole ON the river and harbor bill.
Post, of Illinois. offered an amendment
appropriating $4,000 for securing a con-
tinuous navigable water way between Lake
Michigan and the mississippi river
and the continuation of the survey of the
Illinois river. Henderson. objected that the
committee had not considered
the proposition. Vandever, Of
California, said that jealousy
between Chicago and st. Louis had hitherto
prevented the adoption of this grand ma
tional project of connecting the lakes and
the Mississippi, which would certainly be
carried out and place Chicago at the head
Of Mississippi river navigation, az we'll q
in command Of lake navigation. Hill Of
Illinois explained that the Hennepin canal
was entirely Independents Of this PROPOSE
tion. Catchings of Mississippi moved to
amend the amendment by fixing the appro-
priation at $125OOO. This was accepted by
Post, but the entire proposition was reject
ed by the house. When the paragraph ap-
propliating 500, 900 for the construction Of
the Illinois and Mississippi (Hennepin)
canal was reached, Turner of Georgia made
point Of order that the committee had no
jurisdiction over canals. Pending declson,
the committee rose and the house took
recess until evening.
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ON THIN DIET.
A Dubuque Boy still About After Fas
Of Eleven Weeks

A Dubuque Boy still About After . Fast
of Eleven Weeks.
DuBUouE, Iowa, May 23.-One of the most
remarkable cases of vitality on record has
come to the notice of the medical fraterni-
ty of this city. Thomas Francis Sutton, a
lad over fourteen years old, was thrown
from buggy five years ago, and suffered
an injury of thespine. Paralysis of the brain
set in, and for a long time he was helpless.
Eleven weeks ago one-half of his body be-
came paralyzed. Since that time he
has lived on nothing but wine and soda
water. Not particle of food has passed
his lips for 78 days. Milk or beef tea could
not be forced upon him by any imeans.
Until week ago he would take a
wine glass full of wine once day, but since
then he has absolutely refused everything
but soda water. He is to-day nothing but
living skeleton. His mind is active and
he recognizes all callers and talks freely to
them. He manages to keep out of bed, but
is too weak to walk much or 90 out of
doors. He has no hopes Of recov-
cry, and looks contentedly forward to the
hour of death. The physicians say that his
stomach is paralyzed, and say solid food
forced down his throat is at once expelled.
He sleeps regularly, but apparently gains
no strength. He is troubled with epileptio
fits, and sometimes has 100 fits in twenty
four hours. He suffers excruciatinR pains
in his heart. and at intervals his breath
seems to leave his body, his limbs become
cold and death seems upon him, then he
rallies and is as bright as ever.
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Too Many Carpenters.

CHICAGO. May 23.-The carpenters strike
still remains unsettled, SO far as the num-
Der of union carpenters are concerned.
The old Masters association still refuses to
have anything to do with the union, and is
employing non-union men. The union is
out the country against what they call the
misleading advertisements of the Carpen-
ters' association, which are flooding the
city with carpenters from outside points.
The union says there is no scarcity Of work
men here, and that it has been obliged to
send back to their homes many men. It is
penters in the city are still out of employ
meut.
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The Atchison's Rig Deal

New York, May 2a.-All Wall street is
talking to-day about the big railroad deal
by which the Atchison is to obtain possess
sion of the St. Louis & San Francisco, and
consequently of the Atlantic & Pacific,
thereby securing line which will event
ually be extended to San Francisco. Re-
ports from Boston say the papers have
been signed, but official announcement of
the terms has not yet been made. In a
general way it is thought the Atchison will
purchase the entire property and franchise
owned by the st. Louis d San Francisco,
The representatives of the latter road are
the Seligmans: It is thought that $4,000
GOO of the Atchison 4 per cent bonds and
$2.O00,C COO of Atchison incomes, now held in
the company's treasury. will be exchanged
for st. Louis d San Francisco bonds and
preferred stock. 1t is also understood
there will be new issue of Atchison stock,
which will be exchanged for st. Louis and
San Francisco stock at the rate of four
shares of Atohison for three of st. Louia
d San Francisco common
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RESUBMISsION IN KANSAS.
The Gov ornor Calls Down Wrath by De
clining to Attend . Convention.

The Governor Calls Down Wrath by De-
clining to Attend . Convention.
TOPEKA, Kan, May 23.-The league of
republican resubmission clubs met here to-
day in state convention, delegates being
present from all but two of the congress
sional districts. A committee waited upon
the governor and asked him to attend the
convention to listen to the reading of a
memorial petitioning him to call an extra
session of the legislature to resubmit a
prohibitory amendment to a vote of
the people. The governor received
the committee, but refused to attend the
convention. A resolution was adopted con-
demning his refusal as an insult to the peo-
pie; also setting forth the objects of the
organization to be the furthering of the
best interests of the republican party in
Kansas and the obtaining of re-submission
through the instrumentality of the republi-
can party in Kansas, in harmony with the
national republican party. A Committee
was appointed to take such measures as it
secs fit to attain the objects set forth.
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At Lou'Syille.

LOUISVILLE, May 23.-Mile and one-six-
won, Marion G. Sec
opd, X third. Time, 1881.
Five-eighths of a mile-Beatrice won.
Valparaiso second, Rose Howard third.
Time, 1:0515.
Mile and one e-fourth-Huntress won, Out
bound second, no third horse. Time, 2:151156.
-Workmate won, Warpeak second,
Crab Cider third. Time, lao.
Mile-Brookfeld won, Rollin Hally Sec
ond, Robin third. Time, 1:47H.
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In Honor Of Lees Memory.

RICHMOND, Va, May 23.-The State leads
off to-day in the Confederate decoration in
honor of Gen. Lee. It's building is COW
cred from top to bottom with Confederate
colors and battle flags wave from every
window. None but Confederate colors are
displayed. The only legend that appears
on the face OF the building ia this: "R. Z.
Lee, Americas greatest man." These Con-
federate decorations will be followed up to-
morrow by tventy-page paper styled the
Confederate edition, filed with war arti-
cles, remembranoes and Confederate battle
e0nRs.
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Money for the Fair.

CHICAGO. May 23.-The board of directors
of the worlds fair adopted resolution re-
questing Governor Fifer to call a special
session of the legislature prior to July 1st
to consider the matter of submitting to a
popular vote at the coming November cleo
tion proposition to amend the state con-
SO as to authorize Chicago to issue
not exceeding 5000 900 in bonds in aid of
the worlds fair, and enact legislation ap-
money for a state exhibit and
the use of any of the Chicago
marks as a site.
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MONEY ON FARMS.

Stanford Advocates the Senate Bill Pro.
viding for Loans on Land.
WASHINGTON, May 23.-In the senate con-
sideration of the naval appropriation bill
was resumed and continued until two O. clock
when the silver bill was taken up; but in a
few minutes it was laid aside to allow
Stanford to address the senate on his bill
providing for loans by the government on
agricultural lands. We can all we'll under
stand, he said, the gr,D advantages to
the people at this time OF loan made to
national banks by the government of 80
per cent upon its own securities. Money
issued under this bill is not intended to ac-
commodate farmers alone. but as it comes
into circulation, it will put the means of
prosperity within reach of those who are en-
gagged in smaller and larger industries of
the country. The money issued by the gov
ernment becomes automatic. It will con-
tract when there is less use for it, and ex-
pand when there is greater demand. Thus,
disastrous contraction will cease to be pos
sible.
He argued that the rate of interest pro-
posed, 2 per cent is fixed for good reasons.
No farmer will borrow unless he needs
money, and when he ceases to have use for
it will return it. But this will seldom oc-
cur, for money borrowed of the government
at 2 per cent can readily find use at higher
rates in other interests, and thus the farmer
will be benefited.
In conclusion he said: The bill, while
not perfect, provides fairly we'll the
machinery to carry out its de-
signs. If adopted, with such
amendments as should seem wise to con-
Rress, it will largely increase the prosperity
of the humblest classes in labor and assist
the wealthier to success in their enterprises.
The bill provides for what may, perhaps,
not improperly be termed a revolution in
finances, and I do not expect it will be
adopted until it has been fully considered
by the people, and has met with their ap-
proval.
The bill was referred to the committee on
finance.
The tariff bill was received in the senate
this afternoon and referred to the commit
tee on finance.
The naval bill went over. Call offered a
resolution calling on the president for in.
as to the landing of an armed
force from revenue cutter at Cedar Keys. |
Fla, the forcible entry Of houses and the
pursuit of citizens. On motion of Ed |
munds it was laid over.
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In the Commons,

LONDON, May 23.-In the commons to
night, in answer to question, the govern
ment stated that it did not consider itself
empowered to ratify the sugar convention
government declined to make any state
ment as to whether an order had been
given to protect English seal fishers in the
Behring Sea. Correspondence with Amer
lea is still pending. The government was
aiding the starving people of the Soudan.
Two thousand people are fed daily.
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Shot q Priest,

CHICAGO, May 23.-Rey. Dr.. s. NJ. Bar
rett, of st. Stephens Catholic church, was
shot and fatally wounded tonight at the
threshold of his residence. He was ac-
costed by young man, who professed to be
in dying condition from heart trouble.
The priest gave the man directions to help
him physically and was considering the
matter Of spiritual consolation, when the
fellow drew a revolver and shot him in the
breast. He was arrested and is apparently
insane. He gives the name Of Cady.
Father Barrett has been pastor of st.
Stephens twenty years.
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Flyers at Graves nj.

GRAvEsEND. May 23.-Mile-Blue Rock
won, Bella D. second, Tormentor, third.
Time, 1:5lA.
Mile and one-sixteenth-Stock won,
Prather second, Grimaldi third. Time,
1:5Sa4.
Five-eighths of q mile-Peerless won,
Kitty L. second, Rottota third. Time, LOB.
Mile and Observation-Disclosures Colt won,
Kingsbridge second, Kempland third. Time,
1:50.
Mile and one-eighth-Vivid won, Lotion
second, Larchmont third. Time, 1:55l.
Three-fourths of a mile-Morden won,
Tanner second, Rizpah third. Time, 1:l5.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-24
FROM NATURAL CAUSES.

NO EVldence that John Dempsey Was
Murdered.
BUTTE, May 3.-[Special. THE cor
oner's jury which has been investigating
the case of John Dempsey, the old miner
found dead in his cabin near Feeley's sta
tion last Wednesday, returned verdict
late tonight of death from natural causes.
No sufficient reason could be found for the
bruises and cuts found upon his person, but
as no evidence could be found of any one
having been in the cabin with him during
the day. the jury returned the verdict as
given. The old mans friends are not con-
tent with this finding and will investigate
the case further,
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Should Have Reversed the Order.

GREEN Isle, Mimi. May 23.-Farmer Nc
Mahon's wife left him short time ago on
account of quarrels. To-day he tried to in
duce her to return. She refused. and he
shot her fatally. He then vent home and
pat three b ullets in his own breast. Both
are dying.
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The Transaction Announ.sa,

Boston, May 23.-A circular has been is
sued by Geo. G. Magown, chairman of the
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
company, formally announcing to the stock
holders the requirement of the st. Louis
and San Francisco railroad. The advan-
tages of the combination as to far southwest
freight traffic is dwelt upon. First pre-
ferred stock is not disturbed, and to the
holders of preferred stock are given one
and three-eighths shares of Atchison stock
for one share of st. Louis and San Francis
CO, and to the holders of common stock
three-quarters of one share of Atchison.
The Atchison issued $27,OOO,OOO of new
stock, out of which S26, ,175 is to be de-
livered for San Francisco stock and euui-
ties. The new acquisition will make the
capital stock per mile from $1O,54O to
Sll 296.
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subjectin9 oleomargarine to the provisions
Of the laws of the several states. II vas
referred.
On motion Of VsndsveE, OF Csliforuis,
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Disclosed the Plans.

RoME, May 23.-A military engineer of
Genoa. named Mutacohi. was arrested to-
day for supplying an attache Of the German
consulate With plans of the quarters at
Genoa. The attache ned TO 6VitseSland.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-24

The members of the national conference
of charities and corrections were given a
special reception Ut the white house this
afternoon.
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Kelleher knocked Ont.

SAN Francisco, May 23.-Denny Kelleher
was knocked out by Joe Ellingsworth in the
fiftieth round here tonight.
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TWO SORRY EXHIBITIONS.

New York Has q Surfeit of Very Rank
Ball Playing.
CHICAGO, May 2s.-Following are the
scores of today's ball games:
The Players League.
At Philadelphia RE-.
Philadelphia. 0 0 o Q 8 0 0 OIL 8
Cleveland...... 0 2 O 0 8 2 *-914 8
Cunningham, Milligan; Blakeley, Sutcliffe.
At New York RH. E.
New York 8 8 0 1 2 s 1-2S % z
Chicago. 0 / 2 10 Q II
O'Day, EWING Dwyer, Farrell.
At Brooklyn R.H.E
Brooklyn. ............ 0 8 0 1-61 10 2
Buffalo. O.................O 0 0 o. 8
Weyhing, Kluslow; Krock, Mack.
At Boston R.H. +,
Boston. ....... O 2 o 0 o 1 1 0-8 2
Pittsburg . Q o 0 0 o 0 0-3 8 9
Radbourne, Kelly; Calvin, Carroll.
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National League.

National League
At Philadelphia R. n. Z.
Phil'delphia 4 o. o 1 q 1 0 o O-sll 9
Chicago. 0 0 0 8 o. 4 0 1 Q 2-lO II A
Vickery, Schr1ver; Hutchinson, Kittredge.
At Brooklyn R.H.F.
Brooklyn 11OO o O o O % S
Cincinnati. o. 90 l-7n
Terry, DAILY; Viau, keenan,.
At New York IL, +,
New York...... 0 0 2 1 4 l 2-17 10 3
Pittsburg. 49,. 0 0 4 o 0 o 0 80 Ii 10
Welch, Murphy; 6chnitt, Miller.
At Boston RE, E.
Boston. 0 2 0 l. o 0 o "a 5 8
Cleveland..... 0 0 0 0 1-2 Z 8
Clarkson, Schellhasse: Lincoln, thinner.
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American Association.
At Philadelphia, First-Athletic, l.; Tole-
do, 4.
At Philadelphia ssSecond-Athletics IL; To-
ledo, 6.
At Brooklyn-Brooklyn 4: Louisville.
At Observation-Disclosures A: St. Louis. 5.
At Syracuse-Syracuse, 0; Columbus, 4.
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M|SS0ULA!

having good, steady growth.
Not less than $50 buildings
have been erected this spring
or are in the process of erec-
ton.
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MISS0ULA!
With its unlimited resources, has
better location for large city
than any other city in Montana.
MISS0ULA!

Innate is perfect, beautiful, trees
and grass and flowers, large
river running through the
center of the city.
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In Another Sect ion.

CINCINNATI, May 23.-The northern coun-
ties of Kentucky and the southern counties
of West Virginia were swept tonight by a
terrific wind, thunder and rain storm.
Great damage was done at many points.
The full extent of tn damage cannot be
learned till tomorrow. No fatalities are
reported. but number of persons were in
jured at different points.
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SUNDAYS INDEPENDENT

Win be another great numbe, filed
% overnowing with the latest
lews and choicest general matter.
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ALLIANCE, Ohio, May 23.-George Patter-
son, wife and two children, of Salineville,
were killed by lightning while standing un-
der tree during the storm this afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-08
THE LAKE SHORE DISASTER.


Fe,v railroad disasters in recent years have
REQUIRED a more searching investigation than
that which occurred on Lake Shore Thurs
day night. 1t seems to be already established
that several inexcusable plumbers were made
by persons officially responsible for the safety
of the train. Passengers testify to certain
knowledge that the brakes were out OF order
a considerable time before the crash came, ana
they are not contradicted by the conductor or
train hands. The cars would not have parted
if the coupling had not been defective. Inc
collision would not have occurred II the Tor
ward section had not been suddenly stopped.
The speed of the rear section might have been
greatly checked if the handbrakes had been
used promptly. A long delay ensued after the
accident before relief came. Into these ana
other evidences of carelessness such a stringent
ino,liry ought to be made as will reveal the
whole .,uth and fix the blame where it belongs.
The fact that the train had been delayed
and was running at unusual speed TO make up
lost time ought to have suggested to those III
charge of il the necessity of extra watchinl-
ness and preparation to meet sudden emer-
cepcy But when the moment Tor actloh ar
rived nobody was equal to the occasion. Inc
conductor signalled to the engineer to stop as
soon nc he discovered that the train had parted,
without looking to see what had become OF the
rear cars. He may have taken 1t Tor granted
that the automatic brakes had done their duty,
though 1t is alleged that he had previously been
made aware that they were out OF order nut,
even in the first moment OF a surprise he ought
10 have reflected that no harm could possibly
have resulted from taking time to look back
along the track No additional misfortune
was involved in keeping on the only chance
of n new lislx was in stopping. To the crt-
icism that il is easy enough for anybody 10
realize this now it is proper answer 10 say
that travellers have n right 10 expect an IN
stinctive perception on the part OF railroad
employees Of what sudden emergencies demand.
IL is a pleasure to note that one man did Just
the right thing at the right moment. The
colorcd porter Of n sleeping-car forced his way
into the wreck. snatchcd a blazing lamp ont
of the debris and threw it down the bank.
In suggesting some OF the points which ought
20 be investigated we do not lose sight OF the
fact that the observations and rccollectiOns OF
passengers Just escaped from the unncrying
and distracting experience of railroad wreck
are not 20 be accepted without full coniirma-
ton. But this is certainly not one of the rare
cases I'm which men can excuse themselves ny
aitiibuting disaster 10 the act OF God Inc
causes which brought about this destruction OF
human life. though the responsibility may pos
,ibly be distributed in small shares among
several individuals, were produced by negll-
ecncc The public will not be satisfied II the
investigation stops short of such complete
disclosure Of the facts n will compel the pay
ment Of an adequate penalty by those on whom
the blame is found 10 rest.