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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-14
Secretary Noble Awards the Mon
tana Central Lode Claim TO
Patrick A. Largey,
The Plover and Bonanza Lode
Cases from the Helena District
Also Decided.


WASHINGTON, Feb. -, Special. l-Secre-
tary Noble to-day gave a decision in n min
ing case from Montana which involves a
very valuable strip of land of something
over four acres in Butte City, Mont. The
land Is described MS placer LOT 40, and the
case is Patrick A. Largey Ct al. against
Leander Black. Black filed application for
Il patent TO The placer claim. Largey aud
Others located the Montana Central lode
claim, which conflicted with the placer
claim. After hearings the general land
Office ordered the patent 10 issue TO Largey.
The other parties protested. Their protest
was oyerrulod, and from that action nm APP
peal was taken. The secretary sus,ains the
land office, thereby giving the property TO
Largey. The point 10 be decided was
whether the fact that IN valuable lode de
posit was known TO exist prior 10 the appli-
cation for placer patent" lie says there
is no evidence 10 show this and the chief
vnue of the land is for business property at
Butte City. The secretary Of the interior
Sweeney vs.. W. Wilson. settling the con-
test between the Plover lode and the Big
Bonanza lode in Helena. The land office
held Wilson's entry for cancellation.
Sweeny claimed that the Plover lode WAS
forfeited and the Big Bonanza was simply a
relocation. The secretary afiirms tho land
Office decision.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-14
THE MONTANA SENATOR'S.
Hoffman aud Mcnamara ou Their Way to
llunAlo.

ST. PAut, Feb. Ia Special. Senators
Hoffman and Mcnamara, of Montana. left
81. Paul rs quietly AS they arrived They
gave no notice az the Ryan that they in
teuded To depart, but were driven 30 the
nion depot last evening and took the train
for Chicago, their Supposed destination be
inp Buffalo, New York, This would be con-
yenient to the Internal, onal boundary, and
in cast such a step is rendered necessary
they can quickly skip across the border in
60 Canada. whore they would he safe from
Montana sherifs. Hoffman declared very
emphatically, however, before leaving here,
he would not cross the line. Their hotel hill
WINS paid 10y Paul Mccormick, friend of
theirs who arrived NJ the Ryan several DAYS
ago from Montana. This mode of taking
their departure was va mislead reporters.
and as the clerks nj the Ryan did not know
their guests had gone, their reply to all in
terrogatories concerning them las, night
was that they were still in the city.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-14
BOOMERS MUST LEAVE.
Townsite Sharks OH the Sioux Re-
serve TO be Driven or by
the Military.
Lands Which the Indians Had
Selected Taken Possession
of by Settlers.
The Rush 10 the Reservation still Una
hated and the Excitement Vet at
Fever Heat.

81. PuI, Feb. l3.-Ihe Pioneer Press
Chamberlain special says; Commissioner of
the General Land Office Groff has notified
Special Agent Gordon that the rights of
mdinn settlers must he secured. The en-
tire tract occupied by the townsiters at the
Lower Brule had previously been selected
bv ihe Indians as allotment land. and under
this order all newcomers Will be Hnmedl-
ately removed. Troops nre arriving to-day
TO eject them. The crowd still continues 10
pour i'll. The ice on the river is becoming
absolutely unsafe. and unless the weather
turns colder, crossing will be positively
dangerous within forty eight hours.
Building is going on rapidly on the reser-
walton and quite a number of fights have
taken place. Citizens have formed vigi-
lance committee and claim jumpers will be
severely dealt WITH
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-14
THE DAKOTA BRIBERY.
The senate and the Attorney General Now
Roasting Each other.

BIsNARcK. n. d., Feb. l3.-l Special. lit
was expected that either one or both brib-
cry investigation committees would make n
report 10 their respective bodies to-day, and
In consequence the halls of the capitol
building were pretty well filled up with n
crowd of people OF every walk of life. eager
20 catch the least gossip or rumor current.
The lottery discussion is practically At an
end. The bribery investigation seems Ia
be creating nearly as much excitement, and
speculation is rife. Senator Spencer and
his winsome, fascinating wife are seeking
rest from their fruitless nefarious work
down in ST. Paul. and in all probability
will not he seen in bismarck
social circles for some time. The
intense excitement and mental strain proved
too much for Mrs. Spencer, SO their admirers
say. and she insisted that her husband
should accompany her to more congenial
climate. The senator did not require much
coaxing and departed from Bismarck with
the deepest hate and chagrin ranking in his
breast. His vile schemes had been foiled
by the righteous Indignation Of the country
ai large, and North Dakota was saved from
the stigma that threatened 10 blot its name.
flr snHte committee also reported that
more power WAS necessary 10 pursue their
Investigations in the bribery charges, and
the opinion of the attorney general WIS
asked in regard 10 that matter. The
attorney general roasted the senate in great
shape and the senate got back at him just
as bad. His communication WIS returned
TO him with thanks.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-14
THE FRUIT FAIR.
A Choice Assortment of California Products
in New York.


Nlw YoRk, Feb. l;I.-The government
fruit fair opened last evening at the Ar
mory building, Thirty fifth street and
Broadway. Its exhibit is chiefly of citrous
and fruits of San Benadino county, Cali
fornia. although there is u variety of other
products. Throughout the length and
breadth of the immense drill rooms there
is multitude of pale yellow and vivid gold
pyramids of lemons and oranges. trees bear
ing snowy flowers and perfect fruit. a giant
cnctus sixteen or eighteen feet high, col
lection Of mineral specimens. silver and
other metals. salt crystals. specimens of ce-
ment made from South Riverside lime rock.
clay hard as adamant. Pumpkins large
enough for the tabled coach and four beets
as big as horses head, amber and blood
red lines, preserved fruits aud splendid
specimen of Yucca or spanish bnyonet from
the iibrcs of which paper is made. The ex-
hibi,ion was arranged 10y three San Belna
dino county gentlemen. j. Il. Gloon. J. G.
Scott and y. w. Holmes. Its object is en-
ligbtenment, not money making.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-14
I,nnrl,t hN thc l.ngIi.h

TRrNroN. y. j., Feb. B.-A coblegram
from England was received by the rubber
mon of This city Tuesday 10 the effect thai
the English syndicate with whom tho rep
rcsentalives of the Trenton rubbermer
had gone 10 negotiate. had agreed to tn,
terms Of the Trenton men. somewhat modi
fed. The manufacturers met Wednesday
night nnd approved the notifications and
the deal may now be considered consum-
100000.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-14
rnnx for MI. I,lnine

I.oNDoS. Feb. BIN the commons to
night Sir James Ferguson said the negotia-
tions on the fishery question between Eng
lund aud America were proceeding under
favorable auspices, Mr.. Bryce, dealing
with foreign questions, gave the whole
credit for any benefit accruing 10 British
subjects in Samoa to the spirited action of
tie United States
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-14
A Dry.Dock Tor Port Townsend.

Senator Squire presented memorial
TO day from the chamber of commerce OF
Port Townsend, asking that n commission
be appointed 10 prepare plans and estimates
for government dry-dock AT that point
Representative Wilson has secured nm order
releasing twenty two townships OF land in
the Spokane land district. which had been
held upon the report of special agent al
leging the surveys were fraudulent aud not
in accordance with the contract. These
lands have since been occupied by settlers
who have been unable 10 get title to their
lands. Mr.. Wilson showed the department
tina, the report was erroneous.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-14
A BoZENAN LAND DEAL.
The Matthew Hot Springs sold and Hoicl
To bc Erected.

IOznM,s. Mont, Feb. Special. IL.
NJ. Ferris, formerly Of this city. now Of
Sioux City. arrived at Bozeman last week
and to-day consummated D deal which
transfers 10 him so acres of land and tho
famous Matthew hot springs near this CITY,
These springs have lately been examined by
experts from 81. Paul aud Helena. Mr.
Ferris will take hold of the property al once
and make IL one of the best SIMMER resorts
and sanitariuins in the west. Besides this
il is said that Mr.. Ferris will engage IN
other operations in the spring that will be
of great benefit TO the city Of Bozeman.
He will ask for a street ear and motor line
franchise. A large hotel, il IL more than
probable, will be erected in the spring.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-14

Secretary Tracy is confined 10 his apart
mont with nervous prOstrati0n.
Dauicl Dorchester has been confirmed no
perintcndent Of Indian schools.
The senate committee on commerce to
dag further considered the bill 10 mike
deeper the haThor nt Galveston. vote
upon the measure will he taken at iho next
meeting.
The president has confirmed the sentence
of the court martial in the case OF Lieut..
Col. Fletcher. but mitigates il to suspension
from from rank aud duty ON qunric, pcy
for three wears.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-14
FATE or A MI RDERER.


CRAwfoRDsyuLr, Ark, Feb. l3.-Miss
Ada Goss. the daughter OF prominent
citizen. WAS missed from homo last night,
This morning her body WIS found in d
field She had been assaulted and mur
dered. hnylng been strnck with hatch, I
and shot through the body. Suspicion
pointed 90 George Corvott, adistant relative
Of the family, and with whom Goss had had
much trouble. His wife said he came home
intoxicated last night aud told her he had
outraged and murdered Miss Goss. The
mfurinted people seized Curvell. took him
20 the scene Of the murder, and with an axe
cnt OF his arms and then severed his head
from his body.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-14
The Copyright Blll.

The house committee ON patents by
unanimous vote instructed the chairman Of
the subcommittee TO make favorable re-
port on house bill 9li. the international
copyright hill The bill allows tsyeign au-
thors 90 take ont copyright in the United
States on the sane footing ms Americans,
ing are done wholly within the United
states. The bill was amended Ia conform
with the copyright bill pending in the SEN
ufp
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-14
The I.,lrn.lillnn TrcnlI.r.

The executive session of the senate COM
mitiec on foreign relations reported back
the Russian extrndiiion treaty with the OBJ
jectionnble clauses eliminated. one of
which specially exempted from the list of
political crimes attempts upon the life of
the czar or any member OF his family. The
senate considered the British treaty nm hour
and half Objection was made by several
senators 80 the clause by which extradtion
WIS provided for persons charged with man
slaughter and obtaining money under false
pruteusps
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-14
Turf Men Ia Court.

BuFtALo, Feb. l3.-Iudge Corlett to-day
issued an order on J.. II. Johnston rs presi-
dent Of the National Trotting association
and the association. TO show cause, Feb. q,
why they should not be judged guilty oi
contempt in guspending the horses Nelson
and Alcryon and their owners from the
association.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-14

NEw YoRE, Feb. 13.-The American
Newspaper Publishers association TO day
adopted resolution favoring the interna-
tionai copyright bill proposed, and express
ing sympathy with the Efforts of American
authors 10 obtain fuller security for literary
property.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-14

Senator Casey to-day presented one of the
largest petitions of the session. II was
signed by 81 900 citizens of North Dakota,
asking for the development of system of
irrigation for that and the other northwest
ern states. Senator Dolph presented n
memorial from Oregon asking for a lump
appropriation sufficient 10 complete the
improvements in the Columbia river in the
Cascades.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-14
NATIONAL CAPITAL NEWS.
Discussing the Oklahoma Bill In the SEN
aie-The Day in the House.

Discussing the Oklahoma Bill In the sem
ate The Day la the House.
WASHINGTON. Feb. l9.-On motion of
Dolph the senate bill appropriating 100000
for public building in Portland, Ore, was
taken from the calendar and passed.
The senate resumed consideration of the
bill providing temporary government for
Oklahoma. the pending question being
plumh's amendment TO comprise No Mans
Land within the new territory. Vest spoke
in favor of the amendment.
Reagan and Plumb also advocated the
amendment. the latter saying the condition
in which No Mans Land was left WIS a
scandal on the legislation of the country.
He expressed amazement that tho commit
tee on territories had declared itself SO
strongly and SO totally without reason
against this proposition of inclusion. FL
naly Il vote was taken, resulting. yeas p,
nays IL. thus including No Mans Land
within the territory of Oklahoma. Plumb
also offered an amendment to attach the
Cherokee outlet 90 Oklahoma for judicial
purposes. This was rejected after some de-
bate, iii which the discussion OF several
days ago as TO reported threats of commits
sioners negotiating with the Chcrokees was
gone over again.
Vest offered an amendment prohibiting
the Legislative assembly from authorizing
the issue of any bonds. scrip or eyi
dence Of debt for any purpose, except
certificates for services rendered. After
considerable debate Vest modified this by
limiting the prohibition to bonds in aid of
railroads and the amendment was adopted.
Some further formal amendments were
agreed TO and the bill passed. Executive
session then adjourned.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-14

The subcommittee Of the senate and
house committees ON judiciary gave hear-
ing 10 committee OF the American Bar
association upon the bill intended to give
relief 10 the supreme court and facilitate
the administration of justice. The bar
committee argued in favor of the establish
ment of an intermediate appellate court.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-14

Among tue appointments by the president
today were the following; Montana,
David Lamont. Dillon. Washington. Jas.
ID. I.nunn, Walla Wallu. California. viii
liam :. Cannon. San Luis Obispo: Joseph
Mckown. Liyermore; Jucob +. Whitson,
Seliuau.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-14

LIMA, Feb. I3.-The new cabinet is formed
as follows; Foreign, DR.. Yngoyen; state,
Col. Ferryos; war, Col. secada; finance,
Delgadei; justice, SupremekJudgo Galindo.
The change has no political Significance.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-14

ALnlSY Feb. l3.-n the assembly this
morning It was reported the conference
committee ON the Worlds Fair bill failed
to agree. II was agreed 10 appoint u new
committee. This new committee was made
up of members from the city of New York
exclusively. An acrimonious debnte fol
lowed. in which the lie WIS given aud seV
eral members Of the committee announced
that they declined to serve. motion 20
allow the speaker TO appoint another com
mittcc was voted down. aud the house itself
o. committee from the state nj
large. The speaker said he took this action
10 mean that the house did not want the
fMir.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-14

TEEN1oS, y. j., Feb. lS.-'Ihe grand jury
after considering the mysterious knitfen
murder case, found no bill against DR..
KnifIcn or Miss Purcell. Both were rs-
leased
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-14

PoBuASp, Feb. la.--Six Montana demo-
craiic senators are in this city md propose
20 remain until the Montana legislature nd
innrna.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-14

Sr. PAM. Feb. l3.-lSpccial. The North
ern Pacific and Montana road has been eN-
tended from Desmet on the Rocky Noun
tain division of the main line of the North
ern Pacific, west 20 Petty Greek, Mont,
twenty i've miles. Stations will be opened
~ Grass Valley, Frenchtowu. Huron md
Petty Creek
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-01-04
Marion.

Mrs. Peterson OF Rockbriige was
visiting the family of DR.. Rutter.
Mr.. Israel Stoneburner of De.
catur, Ind, is visiting friends and
relatives in this vicirity.
Reverend ]. M. Rutgers has gone
back to his home. John Rutter
and wife were visiting their rela-
tives in Falls Tp., during the holi.
days.
While raising q cattle shed at
Mr.. James Crafts Mr.. Isaac Switz-
er and Reason Barnes were acci-
dentally injured.
Mr.. Charles Fickel and Miss ELLA
Funk have left the shore of single
blessedness for we trust a long and
happy voyage on the sea of we'd
ded felicity.
Mr.. John Durr and bride are
visiting thier parents in this town
ship.
Protracted meetings are in pro-
gress at New Zion and Mt. Tabor.
The last meeting of The Union
Literary society at District No. 6
was failure, on account of non
attendance.
Eli Huffert who died from the
effects of cancer was buried at
New Zion on last sabbath. The de-
ceased was widely known and the
funeral was one of the largest that
has ever occurred in this vicinity.
p. u. Brown of Ashland, o., officiat-
ing.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-01-04
Col. Rempel, of Logan.
tCincinnati Enquirer, Dec. %.

LOGAN, Ono, December 26.--Ferdinant
Frederic Rempel was born in Bielefeld
Westphalia Prussia, June 20, 1924, and
came to this county when he was 10 years
of age, locating near Lancaster, Ohio.
There he was taught the English language
by Captain August Witte, soon becoming
ready English scholar. Subsequently he
moved to Columbus, where he was engaged
to teach theEnglish language to the children
of Baron Won Raschkauw After short
time he returned to Lancaster. One year
later he came to Logan and took charge of
branch store for +. j. Boring, of Lam
caster. At the age of 10 he purchased
this branch store, and enlarging it to n
mart of general traffic made it the found
alton of his fortune. From the time Mr..
Rempel entered Logan until the present
day he has been one of the most active
and enterprising men of the place He
has lent a helping hand to every legitimate
industry and ranks as man of affairs not
only in this community but of the State
Frugal, sober, energetic and sagacious, his
judgment is seldom at fault. In 1855 he
established the Hooking Valley Stage Line,
conducting it with great profit until 1868,
when the building of the Columbus and
Hooking Valley Railroad supplied its
place. AT the breaking out of the war Mr..
Rempel accepted the Lieutenant-C Colonelcy
of the Fifty-eighth Ohio Regiment, and
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-01-04

Miss Fannie Bowen and Miss
Ambrose are off on an extended
visit in Chicago and other points
in the northwest with their sister
Mrs. Chas Woods.
Some one broke into Work &
Bakers business place last Sunday
night and stole lot of revolvers
knives, spoons &C., The store was
entered through a back window.
-WANTED--The public to
know that bookkeeping and short
hand are thoroughly taught at the
GAINESVILLE Business College, Zanes-
vile. Catalogues free. Address
&C. KENNIsoN.
Mr.. William T. Price, a Justice
of the Peace, at Richland, Nebras-
ka, was confined to his bed last
winter with a severe attack of
lumbago; but thorough applica-
of Chamberlain's Pain Balm en-
abled him to get up and go to
work. Mr.. Price says: "The
remedy cannot be recommended too
highly" Let anyone troubled with
Rheumatism, neuralgia or lame
back give it a trial, and they will
be of the same opinion. For sale
by F. HARRINGTON, Logan 0.
WIN. r. Durant, an old and re-
spected farmer, about three miles
southwest of town was found dead
in his bed yesterday morning about
o'clock. He had been complaining
some the day before of a "stitch"
in his back, and trouble in his
stomach, but there was nothing to
excite alarm, and was better to-
ward evening, and went to bed,
telling his folks that they need not
stay up on his account. His
daughter was up at 9 o'clock in the
night, and he was then all right,
and another person who occupied
tie same room, heard him snoring
after that time. But when memb-
ers of the family arose at five in
the morning they found him dead.
He was born in England and came
to this country in his 10th year,
was 76 years old. The funeral will
be tomorrow Sunday at Mt.
Morris Chapel, leaving the resi-
dence at O'clock II. m.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-01-04
Inauguration Rates on the
BuckeYe Route.

On Jan. 10, and 13, 1890, the c. III.
V. & II. Ry. Co. will sell excursion
tickets to Columbus at the very
low rate of $1.25 from Logan on ac-
count of the Inauguration of Gov
ernor elect Campbell; tickets will
be good returning until Jan. IA, in
elusive. Clubs and special parties
should communicate with nearest
ticket agent, in order that all ar
rangements may be made in adj
vance for their transportation and
accommodation.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-01-04
Legal Notice.

Charles Geger, alias f. @. Geiger, whose
residence Is unknown but supposed to be in
the State of West irginia, will take notice
that on the 2lst. day OF December, A. d. 1880,
William Waner filed his petition in the
Court of Common Pleas OF Hooking County
Ohio, against the above named Charles
Geiger alias +. G. Geiger, praying for the fore
closure of II mortgage made by said Charles
Gnigcr to said William Waner. Said mort
gage was given on the undivided one hnlf of
Lot Two Hundred and Ninety -Four (.04), of
the Village of Logan Hooking County Ohio
and was dated November 30th 1887, and said
mortgage was given to secure two proniissory
notes of thatdate of 10000 each, due respect
lively Dec .lS 1888 and Dec 18th 1850, with o.
interest on each, from Nov 30th 1887. There il
balance due on said mortgage and notes Of
$9l7.i2, with 6 = interest on 4l7.i2 from Iune
18th 1886, and on sJOO,00 from Dec 18th 1887.
The object and prayer of said petition Is to
obtain n personal Judgment against said
Charles Geiger alias +. c. Gciger in said sum
of s0l7.42 with interest aforesaid. and decree
for foreclosure and sale of said above described
premises TO satisfy said Judgment.
Said Charles Gcigcr alias +. C. Geiger Is re-
quircd to answer said petition on or before the
10th day of February A. ID. 1890, or judgment
nay be taken against him MS afo resaid.
(William Waner, BY
Logan o, Dec 18th 1889
TO. w. II. Wright Atty
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-01-04
Obituary..

Mrs. Mary Acker, wife of our es-
teemed citizen Judge Acker, died
at her residence on Main Street,
Saturday evening December q.
She had been afflicted several
years with cancer, which slowly
consumed her life, causing great
suffering in the last few months.
Her maiden name was Mary Z.
Rosser. She married William I.
Acker March Is, lS49.
OF the eight children born to
them four are still living among
us. Three having died in infancy,
and one a daughter after reaching
adult age.
The deceased was a most eXem-
plary lady, and died in the full
confidence of the faith which she
had so long professed.
Her funeral occurred on Tuesday
afternoon from the NJ. e. Church,
of which she was almost lite long
member. Services were conduct
ed by Rev. Il. A. Turner, assisted
by Rev. Moore of the Presbyterian
church.
A very large congregation of our
citizenship were in attendance.
Her age was 63 years, months
and 90 days.