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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-09-24
Capital Notcs.

By a vote of five to four the house COM
mittee on judiciary ordered favorable re-
port on the senate bill. providing for the
disposition of the personal property of the
church of Latter Day Saints in Utah.
Representative Rockwell reported favor
ably from the committee on military affairs
bill making an appropriation of 100000
to enable the secretary of war to cause an
exploration and survey of the interior of
Alaska, to be MADE by such force of officers
and enlisted men of the army as he may
deem necessary.
Representative Scranton, of Pennsylva-
MIA. to-day presented for reference to the
committee on foreign affairs a preamble
and resolution setting forth that harsh and
brutal treatment of political prisoners is
now condemned by all civilized nations;
that several American citizens CDR. Gal
lagher. w. Kent, j. Wilson, T. Whitehead,
and others) are now undergoing imprison-
ment in England for political offenses, and
are. according to even official reports and
admissions, being treated with exceptional
and unjusti6able severity. Therefore the
house requests the president to cause in
quiry to be made into the condition of
these prisoners, and should the reports re-
ferred to prove correct. endeavor to secure
for them humane and decent treatment,
pending efforts in their behalf.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-09-24
skimminx over the waves..

LIVERPOOL, Sept. 23.-The steamer CITY of
New York, which sailed from New York,
September II. was sighted off Brow Head
this morning. Thirty-6ve minutes later
the steamer Teutonic, which also left New
York September Il, passed the same point.
The CITY of New York sailed thirty minutes
ahead of the Teutonic.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-09-24
silver Bow Democrats.

BUTTE, Sept. 2S.-[Special. 1-Senator D.
j. Hennessey was re-nominated by the
democrats OF Silver Bow to-day with great
enthusiasm. Judge j. J. HcHatton was
also re-noninated judge Of tho district
court. The fraud Of Precinct 81 and the
state stealers was vigorously denounced.
Mr.. Hennessey and Judge McHatfon viii be
elected by large majorities. TIE pasty =
united, vigilant and aggFeniv0.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-09-24
HEAVY LOSSES.

From Extensive Forest Fires Raging
North Of Butte.
BUTTE. Sept. 3.-lSpecial. IA terrible
forest fire has been raging in the Lowlands
district, about sixteen miles north of this
place, for several days. Of late it has been
spreading rapidly, and tonight reports
come that it has surrounded immense piles
of cord-wood belonging to Floyd 4 Co.,
Branna9an, Cowan anG others. It is esti-
mated that these men have fully 20 600 cords
of wood exposed to the flames. and little
hope is entertained of saving any of it.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-09-24
Floods in France.
Fire on the Isthmus.

PANAMA. Sept. 2S.-Three-fourths of
Colon has bsen destroyed by fire. Ninety
carloads of freight in transit were con-
sumed. The wharves and shipping are safe.
Owing to the riotous behavior of a mob of
looters the military opened fire with ball
cartridges. killing and wounding several
persons. Reinforcements for the police
have been despatched from here. A supply
OF food has also been sent. Everything is
quiet now "
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-09-24
Palo Alto Breaks Badly.


CINCINNATI, Sept. 23.-2:27 trot, unfinished
from yesterday-Walter Herr won, Green
leaf second, Van Tassel third, Catherine
Leyburp fourth. Best time, 2:2lA.
2:3O pace, $5O0-J. p. L. won, Sprague
Wilkes second, Markland third. others
drawn. Best time, 2:18k.
2:18 trot 81, ,OO-McDou won. Raymond
second. McEwen third. Best time, 2:1SA.
Two-year-old stakes, best two in three
Evangeline won both heats, Naiad King sec
ond place, Snip Nose and Sea Girl dis
tanced. Best time, go.
Palo Alto went mile to break his own
record, but failed. Quarters: :33, lO6h,
1881, 2:l4I. The first quarter was fin
ished at 2:l2 gai. and the last quarter at
219. This bad work in the last quarter
was due to break at the head of the home
stretch and two breaks in the quarter
stretch, which cost him at least two sec
onds.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-09-24
BIDDING ON RECLARE.
The sFamOus Filly Bought in by Her
Owners for 81 900.

The sFamous Filly Bought in by Her
Owners for $15,O
GRAvEsEND, Sept. pa large number of
horse owners and others interested in rae
ing gathered at the race track this morn
ing to witness the sale Of Warneke's famous
6lly Reclare. Five thousand dollars was
the first bid, and it quickly mounted up to
$4,000. at which price she was knocked
down to Hough Bros. Hough Bros. were
bidding on her for her owners, and she was
bought in.
Eleven-sixteenths of chesapeake
won. Iago second, Veronica third. Time
1:O94.
One and one-sixteenth miles-Diablo won,
Kasson second, Grimaldi third. Time,
1:4S1L.
Willow stakes, three-quarters of a mile
Esperanza won, Kildeer second, Equity
third. Time, 1:164.
Fulton stakes, one and one-quarter miles
-Demuth won. Sinaloa second, Prince
Fonso third. Time, 2:OSs4.
Five-eighths of mile-Lowlander won,
Adage flly second, j. B. Reed third. Time,
1O315.
Mile-Esquimaux won. st. Paris second.
Kern third. Time, 143A.
Elevcn-sixteenths of mile - Busteed
won. Houston second, Gertie ID. third.
Mile-Little Jim won, Castaway second,
Rambler third. Time, 1:43A.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-09-24
CALAMITY IN CHINA.

Details of the Recent Floods Received
Anti-Railroad Demonstration.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.-The department
of state has received from the United States
legation at Pekin. China, a report relative
to the recent heavy floods. The report says
the floodswere the most serious ever known.
An area of 5000 miles and population of
several millions were affected by them.
Many people were drowned and tens of
thousands are living on charity. One re-
suit of the floods may have far reaching
consequences. Near Lutai, which is a point
on the railway from Rongku to Tongshan.
the railway embankment was destroyed by
the people for miles. It was alleged that
the embankment was damaged by water
and flooded the country. 1t is supposed the
general in command at Lutai either insti-
gated or connived with these proceedings,
! IN which his soldiers largely took part. A
very serious feature of the case is the su-
pineness of Viceroy Lii. He has done moth
ing to prevent these lawless proceedings.
Tong Shan colliery is stopped. 5000 men
are out of employment, and the operation
of the railroad is suspended. This destruc-
ton was Wanton and unnecessary. All
these proceedings indicate an anti railroad
excitement which may result in postponing
indefinitely any further railroad enterprises
in China.
Floods in France.
PARIS, Sept. 23.-The Ardeche river is
greatly swollen. At Rubenais dyke col
lapsed. and the surrounding country is
flooded. Houses were undermined by
the waters and fell, and the vineyards
throughout the district devastated. Three
persons were killed. Carbon river, in sthe
department. de Gard, also overfowed its
banks. The country along the river, with
its standing crops, is an immense sw amp.
Moussai bridge has been DESTROYED and
railroad and telegraphic services stopped.
Aviguon and Caderousse districts along the
Rhone are submerged and the factories
closed.
, 1890-02-12
The Late Lord Napier's Nerve.

The DEAN of Lord Napier, of Magdala,
recalls a story of the old soldiers nerve
as exhibited once in a time of profound
peace, in India. The Sikh warriors were
famous swordsmen, and, if any one was
hardy enough to test their skill, they
could cut an apple, resting on the palm
of a mans hand, clearly in two equal
pieces, so that each piece dropped sep
arately to the ground, without fraying
the skin of the outstretched hand. Per-
feet steadiness was required in the per-
son holding the apple, for if the hand
shrank the consequences were likely to
be serious. 1t is, perhaps, needless to
say that the offer to perform this feat
was more often made than accepted.
For a long time Lord Napier refused
to believe that the wild soldiers could do
this thing, and when one of them
invited him to hold the apple and wit
ness the exploit he promptly consented,
supposing that the swordsman would
finch from the undertaking; but the
Sikh had entire confidence in his own
skill. His eye, however, detected a little
irregularity on the generals right palm
as it was held out, and he asked him to
present tine apple in his left hand. Lord
Napier a~fterward said that. for the first
time in his life, he was conscious Of the
sensation of fear, as the conviction
flashed upon him that the man was not
going t o back out" However, firm as
a rock. the hand. with the apple upon it,
was extended. the sword flashed down,
and the fruit fell in two segments to the
earth. The skin was not scratched, but
its owner said he felt the keen blade
touch it, as though a hair had been
broken across it. He added that, though
he was at last convinced of the Sikh
swordsman's skill. he would never again
allow one OF them to test it in that way;
and he advised his officers to make the
-ame resolution.-New York Sun.
, 1890-02-12
! must end my letter
And bring 1t to a close;
Perhaps 1t will be better
To make the next in prose-


The notion of tho solidarity Of
America is one which has but recently
come into consciousness among the
people of the United States, such has
been the force of race and religious
prejudices. But, from the moment Of
its first appearance, that thought has
been borne in upon us with rapidly in
creasing power, until it bids fair to
create a sentiment and even a passion
of Pan Americanism, which cannot
fail TO have the largest and most bene-
icient effects. 1t is, of course, natural,
and it is proper as well, that the first
discussion of our relations with our
southern neighbors should have refer
enc TO trade, moneys, and the mean
of intercommunication. But our Pan.
American propaganda should aim
chiefly at social and moral affiliations,
and should be pursued in every way
which will tend TO bring the people
concerned to a cordial and unselfish
interest in each others welfare and in
the harmony and prosperity of all the
Americas. The sentiment of Pan
Americanism hat has appeared of late
in a manner which, despite the inter
ested efforts of subsidy seekers and
cheap political jobbers, is so truly
striking and SO prophetic of good,
could not fail to derive an immense
impulse from a proper commemora-
ton of the great occasion of 1892
Gen. Francis A. Walker in Forum.
, 1890-02-12

Document in poor Photographic condition..
, 1890-02-12

81 want you to make as pretty a pict-
ure as you can. Bring out the soft ex-
preston of the eyes and be very careful
about the mouth"
A young Wall street broker was giving
these directions to a ieweler down town
recently, and as he did 30 he laid his gold
watch on the glass showcase.
The jeweler assured the young man
that he would have a perfect likeness of
the young lady made and laid the watch
away in a drawer.
Turning to reporter who was stapding
by he said: photographs in watches are
becoming very popular. The gentleman
who just left his order here wants the
portrait of his intended wife placed In
his timekeeper. The face of the young
lady will be photographed directly on
the inner case of the watch. During the
past month we have taken more than
five hundred photographs, and some
very prominent persons are among
them"
"What does it cost to put a picture in
a watch?" asked the scribe.
about SIS. All the work is done by
a French photographer. who makes a
specially of the work; and once a pretty
face is placed in a watch by this method
it will remain as long as the watch lasts.
And another thing, the chances are that
no matter how hard up the owner of the
watch gets, he will not part with that
watch. New York Mail and Express.
, 1890-02-12
Boys, Here's Your Chance,

Not only to get way up" work done,
but also to get your darning, patching and
buttons sewed on without extra charge.
CHEYENNE STEAM LAUNDRY.
, 1890-02-12

What may really be called my first
poetic effort was written at 10 years of
age, and was a letter in rhyme. My
older sister was at boarding school;
she had written for some of the papers
and magazines, both in prose and
poetry, and ! thought | would show
her hat she had not carried away
with her all the afflatus of the family.
l heard of a neighborIng young man
who could write letters in rhyme, and
so | thought | would undertake the
same feat. | did up everything at the
farm and in the vicinity in choice dog
gerel, and mailed ii 10 her. A precious
Young goose she must have thought
me. | represented her favorite horse
as about TO die of melancholy, because
she was not there TO ride him; told
her the trees and flowers were all per
ishing because she was not present to
smile upon them, and killed off two
very worthy and healthy neighbors
because their names happened to
rhyme with some word of a mortuary
character. The whole letter was wild
ly sepulchraI in its nature, and half
amused and half scared the young
lady. | remember that it closed with
these pathetic lines:
must end my letter
And bring 1t to a close;
Perhaps 1t will be better
To make the next in prose.
The eagerness with which she CON
scented to this proposition made me
fear that poetry was not exactly my
best card. But she was a dear, sweet
girl, and upon her return home she
petted and encouraged my poor little
rhymes much more than they de-
served The grief of my boyhood was
her death, a few years afterward. She
would have made her mark in litera-
ture, and | hope is today writing songs
in heaven.-Will Carleton in Ladies
Home journal.
, 1890-02-12

Prof. E Clarke, the world famous taxi
dermist and %furrier, has Just received the
last of the electrical machinery for the
mounting of animals, birds etc, which
will give him results never before attained
in taxidermy. All persons having ami
mals. animal heads or birds to mount
send them OF call and see it 90 through
the machine. Office and laboratory SIT
" est Sixteenth street and don't you for
get the electrical process.
, 1890-02-12

JOB Printing neatly executed at the
Leader Job Printing Rooms.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
THE WAYS OF WOMAN
A Pittsburg Attorney Who Tried His
Hand at Hiring Servant,
But FOUND TIE GIRL HIRING HIM.
The HOusemaid's objection to the lncress-
ing Population.
ILABGSTER BROWS REFUSE TO SWEAT
BUT FOUND TIE GIRL HIRING HIM,
lLABLsrER BRowS REFUSE TO SWEAT

While the women of Pittsburg cannot
vote, that portion of the sisterhood who are
compelled to earn their bread in the sweat
of their alabaster brows are IN much better
shape than their brethren who are similarly
forced to earn an existence and who must
depend upon Drawn therefor.
This is the opinion held by William
A. Sipe, Esq, who visited an intel
lise.ce Office yesterday for the purpose
of securing an Abigail. The head OF the
establishment told him to report at GER
tain hour, when he could have the choice of
a number OF applicants, and the advantage
of perso al interview and inspection. He
wear at the hour appointed, and iound col
lected Is mai ems OF all assorted styles and
humors. A Ater asking a few general
questions, be paid court TO rather attract
i've damsel and attempted to engage her.
she said she wanted IS 80 per week and
wanted to know how many there were in the
family and whether the work were heavy or
lic.t. Mr.. Sipe informed her that the
family consisted of himself, Mrs. Sipe and
three children. and that the service
required was such as ordinarily
found in a family. The girl replied
that she couldn't think of taking
place IN SO ldTged d ldn1llEs anu ali OI bHc %
who seemed likely 10 suit were of the same
opinion. He noticed that several people on
the same errand bent expected to secure
help at s. to S. week, and all went away
disappointed.
Farm hands, who are expected to get up
at 3 O'Clock A. NJ to feed the stock and
work until the sentinel stars set
their watch in the sky, can be
hired at the same rate, S15 month, and
their employers find them work enough to
keen the devil at bay. If a day be too in
clement tc work outside, the hired man is
found a job at greasing harness or at one of
the thousand other jobs TO be done on
fsrm, and in bad weather he would willingly
change work with his female co-laborer and
give her IS u boot. If man be not skilled
In some mechanic art or learned profession,
and u R,N,.ut capital and is not man of
cnszSnAN7'ng force of character or a genius,
hi FAance in life is several notches below
th =. of TIE woman who is competent to do
ordinary housework.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
CHOICE PROPERTIES.
1T IS A FACT

That property fronting the
Allegheny Parks is selling at
from $500 to $500 per front
foot-solely because of the
parks. Is it not fair to pre-
sumo that property fronting
the grand entrance to our own
Schenley Park will command
as high, or higher, prices?
When you consider that the
10 acres recently purchased
by the city for the main en-
trance to the park will be
beautihed in the highest style
of the gardeners art, that the
magnificent main building of
the Carnegie Library, the Art
Gallery and Academy of
Sciences will be here, candidly,
will not the abutting property
be far more valuable than any
other residence property in
this city or Allegheny, prop
erty on the parks not excepted
We believe it will.
In view of these facts, and
considering that property as
yet can be bought here for a
very small fraction of the
above prices, is it not wisdom
to buy now2 We have some
of these lots on our books.
We think they are a good buy
either for use or speculation.
It's our business to sell them,
hence this advertisement.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25

il NEER Office 507 West Chestnut street,
Louisville, KY. October q, 1890. Sealed pro-
posals in duplicate will be received at this office
until ! P. NJ, local rIme), on Thursday the Goth
day of November 1890, for furnishing stone for
the construction of lock in the Wabash river.
near Mt. Carmel, Ill.,. The attention of bidders
is invited to acts of Congress- of February 26
1885. and February %, 1887, volume g. page 1872,
and volume "a, page 4l4, Statutes at Large.
Preference will be given to stone of domestic
production, conditions of quality and price be-
ing equal. The right is reserved to reject any
aud all bids. Specifications and printed forms
for proposals will be furnished on application
to the undersigned. EDW, MAGUIRE, Cap
tain of Engineers, U. S. A.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
EHRrHnnR SarS

That the P. c. c. C. $40 and s12 overcoats
sre the best value in this city. They are
made from English kerseys, Auburn &
Cars meltons and fine chinchillas, and
worth double the money
P. G. c. c., PITTsBURG COMBINATION
CLOTHING COMPANY, cor. Grant and
Diamond sts., opp. the Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
Domestic Difficulties.

Many of the tria;s and troubles of domes-
tic life arise from the headaches and rufled
temper that nearly always follow the worry
of bread-baking. Housewives who use
Marvin's Royal Loaf or Red-Seai bread
escape all this bother and are always sure of
having their tables supplied with the finest
bread in the land. IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25


A NCHOR COKEWORkS-1OO COKE OVENS, So
"a acres Of coal, machinery. etc, at Dunbar
station, K. R., property of the Pennsylvania
Manufacturing. Mining and Supply Company. and
to be sold positively without reserve at public sale
at the offices of the company, No. 1904 Penn ave-,
Pittsburg: absolute and peremptory sale. Terms,
etc., from L. McMULLIN. Attorney, 1S Fourth
ave.. or JAS. W. DRAPE & CO.. Agents and
Auctioneers. l29 Fourth ave., Pittsburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25

DooMs-THREE UNFURNlsHED ROOMS In
IN private family Right housekeeping, Alle-
gheny preferred. Address M. ID. H., Dispatch
office. oc2569
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
DIVIDEND.

THE CHARTERS VALLEY GAS Co.,
PITTSBURG, PA, October 8. 1890 -.-
NOTICE-THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
dividend of ONE AND ONEBALF PER
CENT upon the capital stock of the company,
payable on the 25th instant by mailed check.
Transfer books will be closed from 18th to 25sh
inclusive. F. ]. TENER, Treasurer.
ocIl29-D
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
ELECTIONS.

FLECTION-THE ANNUAL MEETING
E of the stockholders of the Pennsylvania
Salt Manufacturing Company will be held at
their Office No. lis Chestnut street, Philadel-
phia, on WEDNESDAY, October 20, 1890, at
II o'clock noon. for the election of seven di-
rectors for the ensuing year, and such other
business as NAV be brought before them.
AUSTIN NJ. PURVES, Secretary.
sp24-9Q-wg
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
Special Sale.

Organs, $50, S35, $40, s45, $50. Pianos,
500, $50, $500, $3.50. Easy payments ar
ranged. These prices for next ten days onlv.
ECHoLs, MCMURRAY & Co.,
123 Sandusky ST.. Allegheny, Pa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
EDUCATIONAL.
URSULINE ACADEMY,
OAKLAND.

UAhIAND.
The UrsuIine teachers have opened 4 prep
aratory day school for boys. Terms $40 per
session of five months. English, French or
and day school for young ladies opened Sept. S.
Tuition: Terms, for day pupils, S35; $50, SIS $40,
s15. according to grade. including English,
French or German, vocal music and calisthen-
les. Private lessons in music. French. German,
shorthand and typewrlting. sel1-59-TTS
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
We Want To

Call your attention to our fine line of over
coats in all the stylish shades at $40, S12and
SIS. Buy one to-day.
p. c. c. C., PITTsBURG COMBINATION
CLOTHING COMPANY, cor. Grant and
Diamond streets, opp. the Cour: House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
Mems Fine Eurnishir

Pajamas, IN French flannels and Madras
cloths, So so TO 81.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'S,
Penn Avenue Stores
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25

All-wool black cheviot jackets, edged
with gold and silver tinsel cord. Best $40
jacket in the city.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'S,
Penn Avenue Stores,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
B.&B B.

Scissors-special-10 dozen fine steel,
nickel-plated scissors, all styles. lace. pocket,
gauge, button hole. ETC.; all sizes, % cents
on counter; value 75c pair.
BoGGS 6 BUHI.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25

Two special cloak room bargains-striped
or plain conamaras and cloth shoulder capes
were SO, S12 and SO; S. each now to close
TTSSu HUGUS s HACKE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
STRAYED.

CTRAYED-OR STOLEN-FROM 167 Thirty
y EIGHTH street, one red. fat COW about ], 200
weight; also brown steer about l. 100 WEIGHT Any
information leading TO their recovery will be
literally rewarded by A. kALCHTHALER, stall
No. 40 Diamond Market, Pittsburg. oc23-Sl
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
Odd Bits of Jewelry.

Odd Bits of Jewelry,
A diamond necklace,
A beautiful pearl necklace,
Exquisite diamond bracelets.
Oddly grouped pendants.
Wonderful marquise rings.
at
HARDY & HAYES.
Jewellers, Silversmiths and Art Dealers.
New building. 529 Smithheld street.