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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-06
Butte Laboring Men Confident of
Maintaining Their Standard
of Wages.
Officers Elected for the New Aeso-
citation Of Montana Fire
men.
Continued Reports Of Rich Strikes in the
Neihart District Municipal Affairs
and Other Matters.

BUTTE, May Especial. The strikers
in this city feel that they have gained a
great deal of ground to-day. The commit
tee appointed for that purpose called upon
a number of contractors and others employ
ing large numbers of men and obtained
from nearly all of them the assurance that
the IS per day schedule should be adopted.
Among these are the lumber yards and
King, one of the original contractors against
whom the strike was made. The men work
ing for the motor, making the two mile ex-
tension, will go out in the morning if their
demand is not acceded to, but the chances
are they will have their will. Another
rousing meeting was held tonight in which
renewals of support and assistance were ex-
changed. The strike is in good condition
to date and the only feature is the motor
line, in which there is possibility of future
trouble.
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HIT HIM IN THE FACE.
Row Before the Clayton Breckenridge
Investigating COMMITTEES.

Row Before the Clayton breckenridge
Investigating Committee.
L1rrIE Rock, May "a large number of
negroes testified before the investigating
to-day that they voted for Clay
ton for congress. This evening when Mrs.
Thomas Hooper had finished her testimony,
in which she acknowledged that she was
acquainted with Safer, Carol Armstrong
arose and said: ''rhere have been some
foul charges made against the peo-
plo of Morrillton and Conway counties
by the mouthpiece of Powell Clayton.
desire to enter an appeal and appearance
for the people of Conway county. insist
that this committee shall subpoena Witness.
es from among the people of Conway coun-
ty to refute the charges that have bee,,
made bv this infamous and vile slander.''
No sooner had Armstrong uttered these
words than Judge Mcclure sprang from his
seat and struck him in the face. The court
room was packed and everybody was on his
feet. Col. w. H. H. Clayton reached fol
his pistol. Hold on" cried Powell Clay
ton, I'VE don't want any of that" Friends
caught hold of Armstrong, who was strug-
Cling desperately to get at Judge Mcclure,
and in short tussle bounced him out Of
the room.
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WESTERN RAILROADS.
Ono More Effort Being Made to Form an
Organization.

One Moro Effort Being Made to Form an
Organization.
CHICAGO, May 5.-The much talked of
meeting of western railway presidents con-
vened here to-day to discuss the rate situa-
ton and attempt once more to adopt an
agreement strong enough to hold the roads
together. The gathering was entirely dis
tinct from the interstate commerce assocfa-
ton. Every line in the west was represent
ed in person or by letters of its chief officer.
Chairman Midgely's statement that there
could be no legal objection to dividing
earnings after they had been honestly
earned by reason Of rates met
with luminous approval, and it
was practically decided that the
outcome of the gathering, if successful,
would be that or division of traffic. All
roads were ready to sign an agreement for
the division of traffic provided such mn
arrangement could be devised not violating
the interstate law prohibiting pooling. The
matter will be further considered tomorrow.
Resolutions were adopted that the traffic
managers of the various lines meet Thurs.
day for the purpose of calling one or more
organizations to govern the freight traffic
in the territory Of the Western freight and
trans Missouri associations and arrange for
the restoration Of rates at the earliest pos
sible date.
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Carroll was reelected chief Of police; John
Cotter was elected street commissioner.
The selections give general satisfaction to
democrats of Butte.
A WOMAN THE VICTIM.

ia L
Horrible Murder Of = Landlady In Denver
A Suspicious Character Arrested.
DENVER, May 5.-There are no new devel-
opments in the Butterfeld murder mystery.
The police are Of the opinion that crime
was committed by some man who called at
the house for the purpose of renting room.
Mrs. Butterfeld went up stairs to show him
the room and he, finding her alone, at
empted to outrage her and in The fight
which ensued he struck her blow ON the
temple which caused her death. The
woman's clothes were torn to shreds and
her body scratched. Finding that the
woman was dead the wretch covered her
body with blanket, washed his bloody
hands in washbowl in the room and left
by the back door, which he locked as he
went out. The crime was probably COM
mltted between and p. m. Saturday, and
the body discovered not until Sunday even
ing. The dead woman at one time lived in
New York state and her first husband, a
Mr.. Bryant. was killed IN the war. She had
divorced husband named Butterfeld liv-
ing in Omaha.
Late this afternoon the police brought to
the station a man who gave the name of
Charles Munson and his occupation that of
painter. The right side of the mans face
was very badly scratched and his forehead
was in the same condition. His left eye
was quite black as if from a gouge or blow,
and his right eye is not in much better
condition. The assistant chief of detect
ives put the man in the sweat box with very
unsatisfactory results. He claimed to have
arrived in the city Thursday of last week.
but could not tell who it was that scratched
him or when or where it happened. His
story is 80 out of joint that he was ordered
locked up. The scratches on his face look
as if they might have been made within the
last forty-eight hours, and to the police
this is a strong indication that they have
the right man.
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Governor Ain Makes a Suggestion.

ALBANY, N. Y. May 5.-Governor Hill to-
day sent to the legislature message sug-
gesting change in the method of contested
elections. He suggests the passage of a
concurrent resolution submitting to the
people an amendment to the state constitu-
ton which will take from the house the
power of judging its cwn elections and
confer the jurisdiction upon the COURTS.
He will also recommend such action on the
part of the legislature as is likely to bring
the subject to the attention of congress,
with view of securing ultimately similar
amendment to the federal constitution.
This" says the governor, would compel
contests to be decided upon their merits
and relieve legislative bodies from stand
ing temptation to do injuries"
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Foreign Flashes.

Great excitement was caused at the Mer-
chants and Manufacturers clubhouse, of
Barcelona, Spain, by the explosion of q
bomb in front Of the building. The con-
cussion was terrific and the doors and VIM
dows of the house were wrecked.
The committee of the house of lords ap-
pointed to inquire into the 'ssweat-
ing SYSTEM" which is causing such misery
among the residents of the eastern part of
London. urges the hands to combine and
force the employers to pay better wages
and grant shorter hours. Tho committee
also presents report to parliament on the
necessity of legislative Interference.
IN the Italian senate, in the debate on the
charities bill. the clause providing for
church expenses was rejected. Premier
Crispi thereupon declared that he would re-
sign in order to decide the question of the
dissolution of the cabinet or its reconstruc-
ton under Signor Saracro. This announce
ment caused great excitement.
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National Capital Notes

Archbishop Ireland. of st. Paul, preached
in the colored Catholic church in Washing
ton Sunday to Il mixed congregation. The
sermon strongly urged social equality be-
tween tho black and white races
The torpedo boat Cushing arrived at
Washington navy yard yesterday afternoon
at 6:3O O'Clock. having made tho run from,
New York in 2S11 hours, performance that
beats all previous records. She used only
one boiler, with an average pressure of 20
pounds of steam and notwithstanding the
weather was thick and heavy made an aver
age speed Of Is knots. Naval officers are
enthusiastic over tho performance of the
Cushing. and say her run from Newport to
New York and then to Washington IL un-
paralleled.
The meeting of the republican national
comInittee, which was to have becn held in
this city May z, has boon postponed to May
IL to suit the convenience of several menu
Derg of the committee.
Postmasters appoined: Montana-F. N.
Herman, Bierney, Custer county. Oregon
w. 0. Tapc. Teepy Springs. Walla WElla
county.
The republican senators and representa-
tives held a caucus tonight to seloct a re-
publican campaign committee. 1t was
si,nly attended because of the long caucus
this afternoon and it was not found ex-
pedient to complete the list tonight,
Among those selected were tho following:
Colorado, Townes; Wyo:sing, Carey;
Idaho, Dubois.
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The labor agitation at Robaix and Tour
Going is abating, though the conference be-
tween the masters and strikers was pro-
ductiye of no results.
The strike of the employees of the state
railways is settled The authorities have
conceded higher wages.
Strikers at Lille, France, assaulted the
workmen and smashed some machinery in
the factory to, day. They were dispersed by
the militia.
The members of the labor unions of
Pittsburg threaten to strike to prevent the
shipment of wool sheared by non-union
for the support of British laborIunions.
Six hundred coal miners have struck at
Bellaire and Cambridge, O., against the
use of screens.
Harness makers to the number of $50
struck at st. Louis. They demand an in
crease of Is per cent. in wages.
There is much discomfort among the
strikers in Barcelona, owing to their failure
to secure their demands. Many disputes
between themselves have ended in fights
A large number of strikers show disposi
ton to return to work. The authorities
assured them that if they resumed work
they would be protected.
Two hundred boss carpenters in New
York have granted the demands of their
mon: only thirty five refused and their men
struck for eight hours. Everything is quiet.
The latest returns show that only 122 men
are out of work.
Seven hundred masons and bricklayers
have struck for 45 cents an hour at New
Haven, Conn. The bosses offer 43 cents.
Nine thousand workingmen have struck
in Prague and several thousand masons
and carpenters in Hamburg.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-06
The Transcontinental Ped.

LAMAR, Colo, May 81. ]. Hartman,
who is trying to walk from Wabash, Ind, to
San Francisco within sixty-fve days on
wager, arrived here at Z o'clock this even-
ing. He is now l ,493 miles from the start
ing point and 800 miles ahead Of schedule
time. Since his last rest at Dodge City,
Kans., he has cover in day and half l5o
miles. His average has been about seventy
miles in twenty-four hours. This is his
half way point and he is awaiting orders from
his manager, whom he left at Coolidge,
Kan. to secure fresh horses. Accompany
ing him on horseback are Messrs. Drum
mond, Gebhard and Mcdonald. Fourteen
horses have already played out, unable to
stand the strain. His route from here will
be via La Junta and Trinidad. He is look.
ing we'll and shows no appearance of fatigue.
although he has lost twelve pounds in flesh
since he started.
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First Strike in Denver.

DENVER, May 5.-Last Friday the mem
bers of the machine wood workers and
turner's union made demand upon the
mill men for q reduction of hours from 10
to 9, with 10 hours pay. This being re-
fused, the men, numbering 1s5, quit work
this morning. They were joined by the
bench men, numbering $50. Among the
mills affected are the largest in the city.
They will not close down, but will attempt
to fill their present contracts by running
with a short force of old union men, who
have been getting, for some time past, the
wages now demanded by the union. This
is the first strike in Denver this year.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-06
High Priced Youngsters.

LEXINGTON, KY, May 5.-The sale of thor
ouehbreds of Runney Meade, Coldstream
and Lansdown yearlings took place near
Paris to-day and was great success. Fifty
head of yearlings were sold for $50, 125.
Among the highest sales were: Yearlings,
bay. Brimp Billet, to the Melbourne stud,
Lexington $500; bay, S. f., brother to
Hanover, by Hindoo, to same, $500; bay.
by imp. Billet. same, S.. 800; bay, by Leon
idas, Crawford d Collins, Chicago. So 400;
bay by imp. Billet, Melbourne stud, So, 75O;
bay b. r. Leonatus, Melbourne stud, 5000;
Yearling fillies, brown, by imp. Billet, Dwy-
er Bros. New York, $2050; bay, by imp
Billet, F. NJ. Simpson. Lexington. So, ,O50;
bay, by Hindoo, +. B. Bishop, $3,O25.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-06
High Honor to Stanley.

LONDON, May 5.-The Geographical
society reception to Stanley at Albert hall
this evening was a notable event. The
Prince and Princess of Wales, Duke of
Edinburgh, Duke of Cambridge, Duke of
Teck, Duke of Fife, Duke of Argyle, the
Count dc Paris and many other notables
were present. A princess of the royal fam
lily headed the triumphal procession which
conducted Stanley and his colleagues into
Tie hall. The president of the society pre-
sented medal to Stanley with an appropri-
ate speech. Stanley returned his thanks
and proceeded to narrate his adventures,
assisted by chart.
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Racing at Elizabeth.

ELIZABETH, N. j., May 5.-Five furlongs-
Fitzroy won, Gloster second, Glenmound
third. Time 1:05.
Mile and one furlong-Lisimony won.
King Crab second, Bellwood third. Time
2:0OA.
Five furlongs-Lemon Blossom won,
Shotover second. Vevay third. Time
1.05A.
Half mile-Lord Harry won, Kittis B
second, Cascade third. Time 81.
Six furlongs-Ranccoas won, Sam Morse
second, Major DAILY third. Time LIB.
Mile and furlong- Garter won.
Admiral second, Rudolph third. Time
2O44.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-06
A Hot One for Pickett.


PHILADELPHIA. May 5.-In the suit of the
Kansas City American Association club
against John T. Pickett and the Players
club, of Philadelphia, Judge Arnold to-day
granted an injunction restraining Pickett
from playing for any other than the Kansas
Cityl club during the season of 1890. The
judge in his decision says in part: "When
We consider the fact that the plaintiff, the
Kansas City Club, paid for the release of
Pickett from the st. Paul club in May last,
$1,000, of which sum $1,SOO was paid to
Pickett, and a salary or $40 month,
which was regularly and fully paid to him,
although ho was sick and unable to play
nearly half the season of 1889, his ingrati-
tude is shown to be equal to his bad faith
While we cannot punish him for his ingrat-
itude we can restrain him from deriving
any benefit from his breach of faith.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-06
Foreign Grain Market.

LONDON, May 5.-Ihe Mark Lane Express
says the weather is favorable and the pros
pect is that wheat will meet the expectations
Of growers. The market has been firm and
largely in sellers favor, slightly higher.
Foreign wheat and flour arc slower than
expected, owing to heavy imports. Cali
fornia advanced Cd. India advices are
mated at 10000 quarters. Russia is ship
ping freely. The weather this spring has
favored the growth in eastern Europe.
Spring corn is dearer. Oats are strongly in
sellers favor. Barley dull.
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National League.

At Philadelphia. s-- n.H.F.
Philadeiphia.. o Ol2 o / .s si5 s
Boston. ........O 0 1 o o 0 Is O-5 3 8
Vickery and Gleason, Clements; Nichols Ben
nett.
At Brooklyn R.H.E.
Brooklyn. 2 3 2 1 o o o - 2
New York -. 2 i. o 0 0 o O @ D-3 8 o
Hughes, Clark; Russie, Murphy.
AL CMcago- r. H. e.
Chicago. ........ o o 20 o o o O-25 1
Cincinnati..... 0 o 0 l o o. 8 2
Hutchison, Kittredge; Foreman. Baldwin.
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Dry Land Yet Scarce.

New ORLEANS, May 5.-Dispatches s. from
number of points up the river report the
overflow water rising everywhere, and little
hope for improvement until the food now
coming down the Mississippi has run out.
A dispatch from Houston, Tex, says high
water continues there and that railroad
travel is still interrupted by washouts.
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The Elks Lock Horns.

NEW Yozx. May 5.-Justice Barrett to-day
granted temporary injunction restraining
the Elks from holding their annual meet
ing this year in Cleveland, o. The organi-
zation was formed in New York in 1871, and
the balance of power used to be in the east,
but now tho west has majority.
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Millions Back of II.

KANSAS CRY, May 5.-A dispatch from
Leavenworth, Kan.. says big railroad
scheme, with millions to back it, is on foot
for transcontinental short line from New
York to the Pacific. The enterprise is in
the hands of body of English
capitalists and American railroad men.
A syndicate has been secretly at work for
q long time. From Leavenworth to Denver
a route surveyed two years ago and known
as the Denver Short Line, and moro recent-
ly as the Denver, Leavenworth d Utah
short line will be used. This survey ia &C
miles shorter than any existing line Of rail
road now running. From Denver to Salt
Lake City, by continuation of this sur
vey, 200 miles are saved.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-06
The Rascally Lawyer,

PHILADELPHIA, May 81. Monroe Shell
lenbarger of Doylestown, the lawyer who
ran away several weeks ago after swindling
his clients and the farmers in Bucks county
out of nearly $15O, 1000, returned last night
and to-day delivered himself up to the
sheriff,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-06
In Time Of Peace.

BERLIN, May 5.-The Reichsanzeiger, an
nouncing the preparation to increase the
field artillery by 70 batteries, and army
corps by special troops, says the state of
things among tho neighbors of Germany
does not admit of Germany continuing the
present military system, under which ar-
tillery is strengthened at the expense of in
fantry. It is, therefore, necessary to fix a
new and effective strength for the army.
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To Consider tho Tariff Bll,.

After the adjournment of the house this
afternoon the republican members assem-
blod in conference to decide upon party
policy in reference to the tariff.
The river and harbor bill man ayers made
a strenuous effort to have that appropria~
ton bill made special order for consider
taken up, and Representative Henderson
made statement of the reasons why this
should be done. Amaiorlty of the men,
for it was decided-9O to 19-that the tariff
bill was a matter of prime Importance and
should be called up Wednesday. II was
agreed that general debate should 60 on for
four days, Wednesday, Thursday, FrtdAy
and Saturday Of this week, with night
tional would then be allowed for considera-
five-m minute rule. May 3lst the previous
question, on the final passage of the bill,
is to be considered ordered by the terms
of a special rule to be adopted.
The river and harbor men made another
effort. this time asking to have adopted a
special rule providing for the consideration
of their bill Immediately after final action
upon the tariff bill, but again they were de-
feated. There was some talk about the re-
naming business before congress and 1t
became eViuent tnat tne ReneIal IeelnR was
for final adjournment about the middle of
July. The members of the committee on
rivers and harbors feel indignant over the
manner in which their bill was side-tracked.
They appreciate the fact that unless early
action is taken upon that measure it may
fail by reason of lack OF time for due con-
sideration by the senate. Yielding to the
inevitable, however, they are determined to
press its consideration as soon as the tariff
bill is ont of the way and to antagonize all
other legislation until the river and harbor
hill in diaDOaed Of
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In Kespect Of tho Dead.

WASHINGTON, May BIN tho senate the
formal announcement Of Beck's death was
made by Blackburn. A committee was ap-
pointed to superintend the funeral at tho
senate chamber at l o'clock tomorrow.
The senate then adjourned.
In the house a number of bills passed,
among them the senate bill to establish two
additional land offices in the state of WASH
ington.
On the formal announcement of tho death
of Senator Beck tho speaker appointed
committee to take charge OF the funeral ar
rangements on the part Of the house.
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Still Another Ono.

BUFFALO, May 5.-Another writ Of habeas
corpus has been issued in tho case of Kemm-
ler. returnable before County Judge Un-
derwood, at Auburn. Saturday. It is issued
to dispose of the question whether the war
den of the state prison can legally execute
Kemmler. The claim is thatnobody but
the sheriff of Erie county can execute him.
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Headed or the csnucks.

DETROIT, May 5.-Forty-two bosses have
signed the carpenters agreement, and it is
thought few days more will see the trouble
settled in the strikers favor. Two sets of
Canadian carpenters were headed off by
customs officers and returned to Canada.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-06
May Die af0ld Are.

WAsHINaToN, May 5.-The United States
supreme court has declined to grant the
writ OF habeas corpus for Kemmler, under
sentence of death in New York by elec-
tricity, pursuant to tho order of Judge
Wallace, of New York, but has decided to
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-06
A Fight on.

New ORLEANS, May 5.-The Bowen Meyer
fight is off. Meyers managers say he has
been sick and desired to postpone the event
two weeks. Bowen, who is now in prime
condition, would not consent to postpone
ment. There being no forfeit up. Meyer
declared the fight off.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-06
RANK BALL PLAYING.

Prize Muffers at Brooklyn and Chicago
Good League Games.
CHICAGO, May 5.-Following are the
scores of today's ball games:
The Players League.
At Brooklyn R.H E.
Brooklyn...... O 8 2 6 z o 1 7L2Os2 8
Boston........ 0 2 1 0 o O--4 3
Van Haltren Cook Radbourne, Kelly and Swe It
At Chicago II. H. +.
Chicago. ...... o o 1 o o 1 o 2514 6
Pttsburg. 500. 0 O. S l 8 0-18 Is 2
King. Farrell; Staley, Carroll.
At Philadelphia R.H. e.
Philadelphia. o o 5 0 OIL 0-s 4
New York.. O l 0 0 0 O 2 "a 9 5
Bufiinton. Cross; Ewing and Crane, Ewing. >
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-06

At the annual meeting of the Chicago.
Santa Fe & California road the old officers
and directors were reelected.
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Butte's New City of,icers.

BUTTE, May 5.-[Special. THE first
meeting of the new city council was held
this evening. The council is almost unani-
mously democratic and caucus was held
this afternoon at which general agree
ment in regard to city officers was reached.
Accordingly this evening Andy Daum was
elected city marshal in place of c. J. Nc
Arthur, the present incumbent. P. j. Gill;
gan was elected city clerk to succeed the re-
publican incumbent, s. w. Graves, and Ed.
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Got What They Asked.

PHILADELPHIA, May 5.-It is stated that
two or three Thousand carpenters who
struck May have been granted their de-
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American Association

At Syracuse-Syracuse, 6; Brooklyn, O..
At Rochester 5: Athletic, l.