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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-13
REPUBLICANS AND SILVER.
The Party Committees Unable to Agre
Upon q Measure.

The Party Committees Unable to Agree
Upon Measure.
WARRINGTON. April l2.-The republican
caucus committee having under considera-
ton the question of legislation on silver
had another meeting to-day. The subject
is being thoroughly discussed with view of
arriving at some common ground upon
which all can stand. Secretary Window
tion, and remained with the committee
about two hours engaged in discussion. He
said he was not disposed to intrude upon
the original bill, but expressed himself as
willing to accept the terms of the measure
reported by the house committee. The ses-
sion of the committee lasted until O'Clock
and then an adjournment was taken until
Monday morning. No vote was taken on
any proposition and no conclusion reached.
The delay in arriving at an agreement ap-
pears to be caused by the insistence of the
extreme silver men upon absolute free coin
age. The conservative element favors the
house bill, and there is the leaven of a re-
strlctive feeling at work.
The section of the house bill particularly
attacked by silver bill ls the one making
treasury notes issued in payment of bullion
redeemable in bullion. They argued that
up bullion in the treasury and give warrant
for the demand of the radical farmer ele-
ment for ten government warehouses in
which their agricultural products may be
stored and government notes issued there
on. They want treasury notes redeemed in
lawful money which may be procured BY
coming the bullion purchased. On this
point Secretary Window contented him
self with reiterating his preference for the
house provision. He also expressed regret
that the committee had stricken out of his
bill the provision giving him discretionary
authority to suspend bullion purchase.
The members of the senate republican
silver committee have not had meeting
since Thursday night, and the Indications
are that they will wait until the house eau
Gus announces its conclusion upon the sub
iect. The committee consists of Senators
Morrill,, Allison, Aldrich, Sherman. Jones
and Hiscock, the six republican members
of the committee on finance, and Davis,
Mitchell, Mcmillan, Manderson, Platt,
Pierce and Teller. The silver men ON this
committee are contending for free coinage
of silver produced in the United States and
of Mexican ores smelted in United States
refineries. They say the entire amount pro-
duced in the United States and Mexico, as
shown by statistics of the treasury
department, is 100000 ounces an
nually, all but 100000 ounces being
native production. This entire amount
they claim is not as great, atpresent values,
a. the secretary is required to purchase BY
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VALUABLE PROPERTY IN DISPUTE.
A Quarter Section in the City of spokan
Falls Claimed by Two Parties.

A Quarter Section in the City of Spokane
Falls Claimed by Two Parties.
WASHINGTON. April 12.-[Special. Score
tary Noble to-day ordered a hearing to de-
termine the status of the northwest quarter
of section 19, township 25, range 43, town.
ship AZ, in the Spokane land district. The
case is of Importance, as the land is a part
of the city of Spokane Falls, and it is said
to be worth at least $1,O00,0OO. Twenty
five years ago an Indian named Enoch Sill
iquoug lived on the land and titled it and
made some improvements. It lay within
the limits of one grant to the Northern Pa
oific railroad. and when the map of definite
location was filed Enoch was still living
there. He remained until 1888, when, he
says, he was induced to sell his rights and
improvements to the Northern Pacific COM
pany for $4,000, because H. T. Cowley, act
ing for the company, told him he could not
perfect title. r. E. Spicer and ten other
citizens of Spokane Falls some months ago
asked for hearing to determine whether
this was public land or was the property of
the Northern Pacific. 1t had been growing
valuable and buildings had been erected on
it. They claim that by reason of Enoch's
residence there it did not pass to the COM
pany as a part of its grant. In making the
order for hearing, the secretary discusses
the rights of the company and takes ground
against it on the face of the returns under
the act of March 8, 1876. A native-born
Indian of q years, or the head of family,
having abandoned his tribal relations, is
given the benefits of the homestead law,
with certain restrictions in the title when
he has obtained it. This law was in effect,
he says, at the time the company's rights
attached, and if the facts are as represented
this would defeat the claims of the company
to the land. The omission of the Indian to
make record of his entry of the land might
defeat his claim as against subsequent
settler whose claim was duly recorded,
but not as against the government. In
vestigation should be made to determine
the status of the property at time of def
mite location of the Northern Pacific. at
which it can be developed whether the facts
relative to residence and Improvements of
the Indian are sufficient to except the lands
from the grant. The rights of other claim
ants can best be settled after the claims of
the company have been determined.
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The Fisk-Gill Match.

At this time there is good deal of ex-
citement in Helena among the members of
the gun club and all lovers Of sport over
the proposed live bird match between A. j..
Fisk, of the Helena club, and MIR. Gill, of
Butte. Mr.. Gill is the gentleman who last
week. at Butte, unexpectedly to the know
ing ones, defeated John F. Cowan in live
bird match. Mr.. Gill is an old expert at
the traps, and is quick shot anda hard
hitter. Mr.. Fisk has not mad great deal
Of experience at live pigeon shooting, but
his friends have confidence in his steady
nerves and staying qualities. On Monday
last, before leaving Butte, Mr.. Fisk said to
Mr.. Cowan, of the Butte club, that if a
match could be arranged between Mr.. Gill
and Frank Conley, of Deer Lodge, he
would back N. Conley. Unexpectedly to
him, Mr.. Fisk yesterday received the fol-
lowing dispatch,
BUTTE, April IL, '9O.-A. j. Fisk, Helena.
Gill will shoot you for five hundred dol
lars. Shall I acoept?-JoHN F. CowAN.
To which the following reply was sent:
HELENA, April 11.-John F. Cowan, Butte:
Will shoot Gill for five hundred side Sat
urday, May 10. one hundred live birds each,
or traps, modified Nottingham rules.
One or two hundred dollars forfeit. Loser
pay for birds. A. j. FISK.
No reply has yet been received. but it is
presumed that the Butte marksman means
business, and will put up the forfeit. Ifthe
interesting and exciting that has ever taken
place in Montana. Mr.. Fisk, being the
challenged party, it is hoped will name Hell
ena as the place for the match.
Bisseu carpet sweeper, only 50, at Tho Bee
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Ike GREENWOOD and daughter departed for
New York yesterday via Salt Lake and the
Union Pacific.
Jno. w. Mcleod has resigned from the
Hotter Hardware business to attend to his
growing horse breeding business down the
valley.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. 8. Hamilton have re-
moved from the Hotel Helena and are now
staying at the Merchants hotel. They
have recently returned from New York
City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Junius Dana, of Warren,
O., spent yesterday in Helena. on their way
home from six months sojourn in Cali
fornia and the Sandwich Islands. Mr.. Dana
is a brother of Charles A. Dana, of the New
York Sun. and is himself large stock
holder in that journal. He is genial and
cultivated gentleman, and in personal ap-
pearance greatly resembles his brother.
L. Kurt Kleinschmidt, son of Carl Klein
schmidt, of this city, will leave on Tuesday
for Freiburg. German, to attend the great
mining school at that place and will remain
four years. Having already attained a
familiarity with mines and minerals in
course of studies at the Colorado state
school he intends to complete his educa-
tion in that profession, and when he re-
turns to Helena will be prepared to hang
out his shingle and be entitled professor"
He is bright young man and one of great
promise and his many friends will wish him
success in his meritorious undertaking.
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Ribbon sale all this week at The Bee Hiv
TOOK A HEADER.

Josephine Hopkins Disappears From the
Gaze of the Officers.
BOULDER, April 12.-[special. Josephine
Hopkins, who was found guilty last Tues
day of assault with deadly weapon, and
who was released on bail until to-day, pend
ing sentence, disappeared from her usual
haunts at Elkhorn last night, and when
called up for sentence to-day at 2 o'clock
did not respond. Her bondsmen were ap~
prised of her absence this forenoon, but
we're unable to find any trace of her where
abouts. Judge Galbraith ordered the
bonds, amounting to 81, 200, forfeited, and
instructed the county attorney to proceed
against the bondsmen Immediately.
Thomas Hudson and Harris Winkler were
brought down from Elkhorn to-day on in
dictments from the grand jury charging
them with keeping gambling house with
out license. They were arraigned and
pleaded not guilty. Trial was set for the
fifth day of the July term.
w. N. Dawson. indicted for assault with
q deadly weapon. entered plea of not
guilty, and trial set for the third day Of the
July term. He was released on bail.
Arno Stammer VS.. Dodley Halford; con-
tinued for the term, plaintiff to pay costs
before the first day of the July term.
A. C. Quaintance VS.. Charles Howard and
Thomas Basye; motion for new trial grant
ed trial set for July 7, 1880.
Mary Barber vs.. John Il. Brett ct al. mo-
tion for continuance granted, provided the
costs for this term be paid within twenty
four hours.
State of Montana vs. Edward T., Dow:
gambling without license; demurrer to in
dictment overruled and trial set for the
third day of the July term.
Jacob Switzer VS.. Il. A. Allen ct al. mo-
tion for new trial taken under adyisement
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-13
sLOSSON WASN'T IN IT.

"The Student" Makes q Poor Showing
Against "The Wizard"
CHICAGO, April 12.-The Central Music
hall handicap billiard tournament closed
tonight. The result is something of
surprise, not because Schaefer won, but
because Ives secured second place.
The final game between Schaefer and Slos-
son brought out crowded house and
the contest was witnessed with much inter-
est. The game resulted: Schaefer 200, best
runs III. IS, IS, 56, Al; Slosson 279, best runs
70, 45, 81.
The afternoon game between Ives and
DAILY showed, that had Ives played as we'll
with Schaefer he might have captured first
money. Score, 375 for Ives to 80 for DAILY.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-13
Newspapers in the Northwest.

FoRr BENTON, April 12. - Especial -
Several new journalistic ventures are likely
to appear in Northern Montana during the
next few weeks. At Chinook, a weekly
paper, conducted by U. G. Kester, will be
launched during the first week in May.
under the name of ''Chinook Opinion It
is reported that the town of Choteau will
again be represented in the newspaper field
at an early date, material for that purpose
being already provided. A new paper will
also soon appear at Maiden, Fergus county,
but names of promoters are not at hand.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-13

the terms of the Jones bill. That bill re-
9uires the purchase monthly of silver bull
lion Of the value of $4,5OO,OOO, but they
bill would be to increase the value of silver.
In case they are unable to secure anything
from the committee more favorable to them
than the terms of the Jones bill the silver
men will insist ON a substantial increase of
the paper currency of the country. There
are several suggestions in the bill of the
committee respecting this point.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-13

The Elections Give the Victory 10 the Dem
0crats.
Providence, Il. l., April 12.-City cleo
tion for senator and eight representatives
resulted in the election of all the democrat
10 ticket save one republican. This insures
the election of Gov. Davis and the demo-
cratic general Offices in grand committee.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-13
The Universal Cause.

I. G., the best imported corset made, only 50, at
The Bee Hive.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-13
Something About the Club.

The Rod and Gun club has q membership
of about sixty, and quite large addition ia
expected this spring. Among gentlemen,
shotgun shooting in the United States is
fast becoming the most popular outdoor
sport. There are at present something over
$1,000 members of clubs throughout the
United States. They are divided into three
classes-A, and @. Those belonging to
the A class are those who break IS per cent.
Of their birds; the B class, those who break
from 60 to 85 per cent; the @ GLASS; those
who break less than 60 per cent. In the
United States there are about LEO members
OF the A class, 5000 of the b class, and
75,OOO of the G class. Montana probably
club membership than any state in the
union.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-13
SHOTGUN AND SHOOTERS.

Th. c....,,
Bird shoot ON the Tapis.
Yesterday afternoon was the date Of the
first regular shoot Of the Helena Rod and
9nn Cirh fo- ZOO TN -.
,..h . st.a.. ~. ..".. co. .ne "ea'nel was cn,liy
WIN stfong north wind blowing, and in
consequence the attendance was small
The motor cars at present do not run at
honrs nj al, corvan,a,,t for +he .1nh ana ~
,.s..,s,s". Ss."am.s ~ .ne o'uo' anu w vne
lno'efs are co"pelie" 70 go OUT 10 the
grounds IN hacks.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-13
Buttons at your own price at The Bee Hive.

Fine dress buttons, only 5 cents Per dozen. at
The Fee Hive.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-13
TRACK AND TABLE.

Youths, boys and children's suits at reduced
prices for one week only at the l. X. L. Bazaar.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-13
Railroad Directory Chosen.


DEER LODGE, April 12.--[Special.] AT
the town election to-day there were 3O7 votes
cast. Peter Lansing, republican, was elect
cd over II. +. Peterson, democrat. by ma
jority OF 2b NJ. Trask was elected alder
man from First ward, Lew Coleman, repub-
lican, from Second, and G. Shoreder and DIR.
j. H. Owing, both democrats, from Third
ward.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-13
The Tennessee Derby q Surprise, Likewise
the Billiard Handicap.

The Tennessee Derby q Surprise, Likewise
the Billiard Handicap.
MEMPHIS, April 12.-There was large
attendance at the opening day of the Mont.
gomery Park races, and the weather was
perfect. The Tennessee derby, the event of
the day, was won by Robespierre under
strong pull. Blarney Stone, with Barnes
up, sold even in the pools with the winner,
but proved great disappointment, wind
ing up in fourth place.
Six furlongs-Deer Lodge won; Bonnie
14715. '
Two year oids, half mile: Ithaca won,
Ethel S. second, Too Sweet third, time 81.
Robesplerre won, Joe Walton second,
Marie third. Time, 200.
Mile: Boaz won, Walker second, Mary
third. Time, 1:46L.
Three-fourths of mile: Fan King won,
Macauley second, Ernest Race third. Time
1174.
Steeplcchase. short course: Pataline won,
4:05.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 1.-THE opening
day of the spring meeting of the Pacific
Coast Blood Horse association was we'll at
tended at Bay District track this afternoon.
Mile and one.sixteenth-Al Farrow won,
Pliny second, Baggage third; time 1:48L.
California stakes, half mile-Fairy won,
Homer second, Minnie B third; time 49.
Three-quarters ofe mile-Ida Glenn and
Applause ran dead heat, Kildare third;
time, 1:15.
Seven furlongs-Long Shot won, Capt.
AL second. Time 1:2811.
Tidal stakes, mile and a quarter-Flam-
beau won, Racine second, Rover third.
Time 2:19.
took first money, Ida Glenn second. Time
1:13%.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-13
ROW AT BUTTE.
Trouble Over Registration Results In
Harmless Gun Play.


BUTTE, April 12.-lspecial. l-To-day's
registration of voters for next Mondays
election came near ending in an exceeding
ly serious affray. Political feeling has been
running very high since the last election
and both sides have been putting forth
every effort to carry the city as matter of
qualification. As legitimate consequence
the registration to-day has been followed
most critically and the feeling increased
with every challenge made. About 4 o'clock
this afternoon republican named Will
Deeney challenged the registration of
democratic miner, and Miles Finlan at
onco took it up. Some hard words passed,
whisky doing full share of the talking,
when Finlan drew his revolver. Ex-Chief
Of Police L. p. Smith grasped Finlan's
hand and drew the revolver down, discharg-
ing it in the air. The bullet paesed through
Smiths pistol pocket, slightly wounding
him in the hip, but FORUM
ately touched no one else. The
shot brought in sight a number of
guns and for a moment it looked as IL seri-
ous trouble would follow. Cooler counsel
however prevailed and further trouble was
avoided. Finlan quietly submitted to ar
rest, and gave bonds of 800 for appear
ance to answer charge of murderous
assault. A warrant was also sworn out
against Deeney, charging him with display
ing deadly weapon. As a matter of course
the republicans are trying to make all the
capital possible out of the affair, claiming
that it was an attempt to scare their voters
out of registering and to prevent the fur
ther challenging of the registry, but they
don't believe it themselves, and their
claims are having no effect. Democrats
regret exceedingly that such an affair
should have come up at such time, as
they know it will be distorted against them,
but none of them fear any bad effect
upon their chances in the coming election.
Railroad Directory Chosen.
GREAT Falls. April 12.-LSpecial. THE
stockholders of the Great Falls & Canada
road elected to-day the following named
directors: Donald Grant, w. A. Barr, A. F.
Kinsman and Sam Grant. The directors
organized and elected Donald Grant presi-
dent, w. A. Barr secretary, and Sam Grant
treasurer. Chief Engineer Barclay, of this
road, has left here for Lethbridge and will
follow as closely rs possible the probable
route of the road. The graders are busy at
this end. About 500 men are employed.
Advices from the Snow Greek mines state
that the miners have taken out considerable
high grade ore. The ore is combined with
crystal quartz and is free smelling. Part
of it is free milling.
The Deer Lodge Election.
DEER LODGE, April 12.--[Special.] AT
the town election to-day there were 3O7 votes
cast. Peter Lansing, republican, was elect-
ed over II. +. Peterson, democrat, by q ma
jority Of rs. NJ. Trask was elected alder
man from First ward, Lew Coleman, repub-
lican, from Second, and G, Shoredar and DR.
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PERSONAL.

'sen carpet sweeper. only 50, at Tho Bee
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'RAH FOR RHODY,

Ladies' Jersey vests. 2 for 25 cents, at The Bee
Hive -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-04-18
JUDGES AND CLERKS.


Action OF the Manchester Democratic
Committee.
The Manchester Democratic Committee
met last night In despite Of the rain there
was good attendance. The following
judges and clerks were appointed:
First Ward-A.F. Holt and VIC. simons,
judges; and +. a.. Wolf. clerk.
Second Ward ~. T.. Reynolds and Edward
Gibbs. judges; 4. hn0w. clerk.
Third Ward-C. ID. Corbu and j. w. Jcr-
kns. judges; Z. b. French. clerk.
Fourth Nard-H. G. WhiiiOck and w. T..
GO0lc. Judges; W. G. Bohann0n, clerk.
Tine chairman of the committee was in-
sirucicd TO call ward meetings for tine cleo
ton of chairmon and superntendents in the
several wards.
The Council Committee on Streets was APP
pointed 90 meet last night, but % quorum
was not present. The subject 90 Doe COM
sIderod was the petition of The Manchester
Railway and Improvement Company, for
am extension Of time. until June !, 1891, for
putting on cars and operating it's street
railway. With the petition came am
ordinance authorizing the company 90 con-
.truct their road along Hull street from
Mayo's bridge To- seventh; along seventh 90
Decatur; zap Decatur t0 lwcnty-iir-i. and
thence along lwonty-iirst 90 Huh. lroyi-
sion is made for trauier, 40 May0's bridge
with The Marshall street line. and at Tour
tcenih and Main streets with the city rail-
way. The fare is lu Doc five cent, for con-
tinuOus passage.
JUDGE Basselt French is in Petersburg.
The work of rcmodelins the Manchester
end of the Free bridge is progressing favor
ably.
Mrs. Peter a. Franklin. of New York. is
Il DAD I.f. llf.I.. |.fl
cambridge street.
The Chesterfield Troop will participate in
the lee Monument umeilin-.
4 number of young ladies Of Meade Me-
mortal Church, for the purpose Of raising
funds for ihe building of neW church. pro-
pose 60 provide towel racks. Co Doe placed in
the business house, in tho city at mod
crate cost.
The revival services conducted by Rev
r. NJ. Peterson, are still being held 40 the
Central Methodist Church.
The Alert Fire Company received yestel-
day thousand feet 0i new twO-inoh hose.
This viii better equip the Fire Department,
as there has been considerable inc0nyenl-
Oncc by the lack 0fhOsc
The iiaurand a Freeman Minstrel Com
pany viii show at Leader Hall ON the 21th
instant. lorthe benefit of the Junior Order
United American Mechanics.
The evidence in the case of John Jones in
the Chesterfield County Court ended We'd
uesday, and argument was expected 10 be-
heard Yesterday. Hon. George ID. Wise
has arrived at the court, and viii argue the
ease.
The sunday hours at the postolice have
been changed 10 from 1913 20 4:l5 Z. VI.
The supervisor OF the second census dis /
trict has divided Manchester i'm five census
districts. 40 appointments have been made /
Yet for census takers. The salary is not less /
than three nor more than six dollars a dav. /
large force OF hands are engaged In
grading Decatur street from Thirteenth %
the Petersburg turnpike. From Thirteenth /
20 Fourteenth is being filled i'm 10 accord
with the established grade.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-04-18
PERSONAL MENTION.
People Going Away and Eoturning-Do
ing This and That.


ing This and That.
Rev. DR.. a. Harris and Mrs. Harris. Mr..
Fred. :. Myers and Mrs. Myers, and Mrs.
Jabob Edel and Miss Fannie Edel were
among the guests at the marriage Of Mr..
Herman Myers and Miss Dietch ln 0aNan-
nah, Georgia last Tuesday.
Grand Treasurer John W. FERGUSON,
Grand Secretary 4. Wiley Davis, and Past
Grands George B. Davis, Thomas y. kcnd-
Ter. &. l.. Hewitt, l.. \. Tucker. l.. AuDel
and the other delegates 20 the Grand Lodge
/. q. o. f., have returned from Roanoke.
Bishop Augustine Van de Nyyer, of this
city. native Of Belgium. aged forty-iour
years, yesterday. in the Circuit Court, be-
came a citizen Of the United states.
Mr.. William Russell Robinson. Of Am
herst. formerly of Richmond, and Hon. W.
A. Anderson, Of Rockbridge, are INF the city.
The condition Of Mr. Judson Bethel. of
south Pine street, is considered critical.
Mr.. Bethel has been in for some time.
Major James r. G. McAllstcr, Of Phila-
dclphia grand secretary of the United Or
der of Security, is i'm the city.
Mr.. W. G. Taylor, of the city staff Of the
State. has been kept from his duties this
week by painful indisposition.
Mr.. G. y. Nuckols. Of Louisa, is the guest
Of Mr.. Thomas W. Gentry, of No. lO south
Pine street.
Lieutenant Ellyson W. Martin, Of the old
First and Lee Camp, expects % visit Paris
this spring.
Miss Mary Harwood, of Richmond, is yisi-
ting Elizabeth City, y. G.
Mr.. Sig Goodman has returned from a
trip to New York.