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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-02
GOSSIP FROM WASHINGTON.
Tales About the Work of Our National
Law-Makers.


WASHINGTON, Sept. LIN the house to-
day, on motion of Chapman of Michigan,
the senate bill was passed extending GRIM
inal jurisdiction of the circuit and district
courts to the great lakes and their con-
Meeting waters.
Perkins OF Kansas moved TO suspend
the rules and pass bill to ratify and con-
firm the agreements with the Sac and Fox
and Iowa tribes Of Indians in Oklahoma,
and after explanations by Perkins and
Pell II passed, and the house adjourned.
The special house committee investi-
eating the charges against Commissioners
Raum resumed session this morning.
Cooper opened the proceedings by COM
planning that the record had been doc
tored,n and unwarranted corrections
made by Commissioner Raum, and much
matter stricken out. An instance, he said,
was the commissioners testimony relative
10 the Cincinnati Commercidi- Gdzette's in
teryiew, where the commissioner interpo-
lated words to make his testimony con-
form TO that given by General Boynton.
The committee instructed the stenogra-
pher to see that the record was complete.
Smyser, member of the committee,
was sworn. He said he was a stock
holder in the refrigerator company. The
proceedings in the house resulting in the
resignation of Smyser caused postpone
ment of the investigation until the va
cancy is filed.
The treasury departments statement is
as follows: Aggregate of interest bearing
debt exclusive of United States bonds is
sued to Pacific railroads, S6S0,97S,02O.
Debt on which interest has ceased since
.t....s ~. dol
bearing no interest, including the ma
tional bank fund deposited in the treas
ury under the act of July IA, 1880,
Si0S, ,707,s5 Aggregate of certificates,
offset by cash in the treasury
s47s,650,3i0. Aggregate of debt, including
certificates and notes August 81, 1880.
Sl57, oil, ,3i9. Total cash in the treasury
1854, ,557 ,449. Debt less cash in the treas
ury August 81, 1890, SS15, 500. .0i0. Debt
less cash in the treasury July 81, 1890,
SS76, 1885,, ,113. Net decrease in debt during
the month SS33,04.
The amount of silver offered
to the treasury department to-
day was 1,2l5,500 ounces. Acceptances
were 1880 ounces at l.l9A and $4,000
ounces at 1.l9L. or 150.50O in all. The to-
the date when the present law went into
effect, is 3.5Oi,0O0 ounces, leaving
but $4,000 ounces to be pur-
chased between,now..and the 18th inst
A telegram was received by the
state department to-day from Minister
Miner saying the Guatemalan govern
ment acceded to the demands Of tbi,
government that Hollander, the exiled
American editor, be allowed TO return to
Guatemala for the purpose of fixing uT
his private affairs. Miner said nothing
in regard TO Barrundia, and 1t is said that
no further action would be taken until
Miners report is received.
The president this afternoon approved
the Joint resolution making an appropria
ton for the relief of the destitute of Oklo
homa.
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PIE FOR The DEMOCRATS
CartefS Party Colleagues Making a
Pretty Mess OIL Things.
They Are Manufacturing Good Cam
paign Material for Their OPP
ponents-Republicans
Ratified.
Special to the Standard.

Special 10 the Standard.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-The republicans
are troubled again to-day by the exposure
in the house Of the fact that Reed had put
on the committee 10 investigate Pension
Commissioner Raum, a man who owns
$4,000 worth Of stock in a refrigerator
company In which Raum is Interested.
and for which he borrowed $4,000 OF
Lemon, the pension attorney. Following
the disgraceful performance of Cannon
this sort OF packing of an investigating
committees sure TO make the job of Carter
and other members of the congressional
committee very hard.
The republicans seem to be staying here
now merely TO furnish the democrats with
campaign literature. Smyser, the man
referred 70, was actually forced off the
committee in the open house.
Boss Clarkson will tomorrow become
the boss ~ the congressional committee,
and Belden and Carter will have to take
their orders from him. He has gone out
OF the posiofilee department and Wana-
maker is glad. lie is an over-estimated
man and Ihe democrats have no reason
TO fear that he will astonish the country
with his campaigning. He will not be
nominated chairman, but he will "run
thinps.v
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-02
DE LESSEPS' DREAM
About 10 he Realized In the Completion
of the Panama Canal.

PANAMA, Sept. 1.-The prospects Of the
Panama canal are definitely Frightening
and in the best informed circles here the
matter is regarded as practically conclud-
ed, although the commission Of the SEN
ate is still engaged in studying the pro-
posals OF Wyse and preparing draft Of
bill to authorize the executive to come
TO terms with him upon the basis of his
proposal.
The following telegram from official
sources in Bogota has been published in
Panama.: "The president of the republic
has recommended TO congress the propo-
sal of Wyse, which is as fol.
lows: The extension of the con-
tact for eight years longer; work
TO be commenced not later than year
and half after approval. The govern
ernment will concede the 1000 hectares
OF land that may be necessary for carry
ing out the scheme and settle the ex-
penses. The company will pay the
Columbian government 100000 francs
in eight annual installments of 100000
each and 10000 francs worth of free
privileged shares. The company will also
contribute 5000 francs monthly for mill
tary protection Of transit; all freight OF
the Columbian produce passing over the
Panama railroad TO be carried at half
tariff rates.
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To Explore New M.xico.

PRINCETON, \. j., Sept. 1.-Professor
Lumpolts, the Norwegion explorer, made
famous among geographcrs by his expe-
ditions in Australia, is about to explore
lower New Mexico and Arizona under the
direction Of the American Geographical
society ~ New York. About a dozen Sci
entisls, archacologists, botanists and zoo.
logists accompany him. The special OBJ
iect Of the expedition is to examine the
remains Of ancient civilization antedat-
ing, il is said, that of the Aztecs, existing
principally in the ella valley in the
Northwestern part Of Arizona. The pecu-
liar habits Of the Zumi aud Navajo In
dians will also be investigated.
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FIRENzI BEATEN BY TENNY.
The Race Was Run just To Suit Tenny
and He Improved His Chances.

The Race Was Run just To Suit Tenny
and He Improved His Chances.
SHEEPsHEAD BAY, Sept. 1.-The track
to-day was lightning fast. All ages, about
six furlongs-Kingston won, Volunteer
second, Blue Rock third. Time l :09 2-5.
Dash stakes, 2-year-olds, five furlongs-
Eclipse won, Esperanza second, Correc-
ton third. Time / :02 2-5.
Three-year-olds and upward, mile
Buddhist won, Strideaway second, King
Crab third. Time Al.
Three-year-olds, about three-fourths OF
a mile-Mabel Glenn won, Bobby Beach
second, Buster, jr., third. Time 40 2-5,
Labor Day stakes, all ages, a mile and
a quarter-On entering the stretch Firenzi
took the lead, but the race had been run
just to suit Tenny and when Il came "a
the drive through the stretch he had
speed and beat Firenzi by length
while Prince Royal was third, two and q
half lengths away. Time 2:0S 3.5.
A mile-Drumstick won, st. Paris sec
ond, Firefly third. Time / 40 3-5.
Welter stakes, a mile and three-six
teenths, on the turf-Lavania Belle won
Philosophy second, Masterlode third
| Time 2:03 3-5.
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WELCOMED HOME.
Henry George Arrives In New York In
Good Health.

Henry George Arrives In New YORK In
Good Health.
New YORK, Sept. 1.-Henry George
reached here this morning on the steamer
Servia. Delegates Of the Single Tax club
met George at the pier and extended him
a welcome, and in addition to this large
number of single tax men marched in a
body TO meet him. George Informed his
friends that he felt tired after the voyage
and needed few hours rest. He will be
present at the conference of single tax
men this afternoon.
George looked better than at any time
since the campaign OF 1886. Tie went TO
the Westminster hotel where he talked TO
friends. He said his trip around the
world was more successful than he antic-
ipated, even in the protection strongholds
of Australia. His most pronounced views
on free trade were given an impartial
hearing everywhere. "Single Tax clubs"
he said, "sprang up all along the line after
my speeches. The issue has already en-
tered Australian politics. Sir Henry
Parles, premier of New South Wales, is a
convert of ours and an earnest advocate
of single tax. He used his influence 10
make r'ly trip success"
Two thousand people attended the re-
ception this evening to Henry George at
Cooper union. Judge Mcguire of San
Francisco. welcomed George, and words
OF welcome by Francis NJ. Milne OF Cali
fornia were read.
In response. among other things. George
said America was a great and beautiful
land, but not free. Americans were
not free 10 build and sail ships; not free
from the dominion Of politicians; not
free to buy aud sell q peck OF apples
without licence. The speaker was not
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-02
DEMOCRATS WIN 1T.
They Garry Arkansas by Largely Increased
Majorities.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Sept. 1.-The Ga
sette says: The state and county elections
passed of quietly. So far as known moth
ing more than few disturbances Of an
ordinary character have occurred and
these did not affect the results. Partial
returns and estimates received by the
Gdsete from 30 of IS counties
in the state indicate largely increased
majority for Governor Eagle and the
democratic state ticket over two years
ago. The democratic majorities on
county officers and legislators have been
correspondingly increased. The demo.
Gratis claim the state by from 5000 10 30
600 majority. In the third ward and sew
eral townships in this (Pulaski) county
double polling places were established
owing to q charge that the county Judge
violated the law in appointing judges Of
elections.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-02
Entertaining England. Navy.

PARIS, Sept. Admiral Ricumer, ma
val commissioner at Toulon. in reply TO a
letter from Vice Admiral Hiskins, com
mandng the British Mediterranean squad
ron, informing him that the British crui.
ser aud dispatch boat were about to enter
port. sent courteous note inviting the
whole British Mediterranean squadron,
which is now in the Gulf Of Juan, to visit
Toulon. The authorities are making elab.
crate preparations for the reception OF
the squadron.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-02
EnglI.h produe. Markets.

LONDON, Sept. 1.-The Mark Lame
Express says: Tho offerings of new wheat
are scarce. The best white is quoted at
42s. Old wheat is extremely scarce. The
highest quotation is 40s. Foreign wheat
advanced cd. Flour has risen g.. Corn
is strong. Mixed American has risen Is.
Al to-day's market there was larger sup
plies of new wheat. The finest wheat is
quoted iOs; foreign wheat irregular. Cal
ifornian advanced 6d and Indian ID.
Flour is slow. Oats scarce. Corn rose Cd.
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FREE SCHOOLS IN ZION.
OgdeD's schools Made Public and Placed
Under GENTLE Management.
Sua.ial a., ,t,.. s,a,A..a

Under GENTLE Management.
Special To the Standard.
OGDEN, Utah, Sept. To-day wit
messed the opening Of the free public
schools Of Ogden under Gentle manage
ment, an innovation greatly desired, as
hitherto no one not member Of the
Mormon church was eligible for teacher
ships. The result Of the recent election
brought about the change, aud under the
tutorship Of teachers selected for their
qualifications il is an assured fact that
young Utah idea can shoot unhindered by
religious fanaticism.
James Griffin, who shot James Hamer
in saloon here ON August .. Hamer
dying the day after, was arraigned on a
charge OF murder to-day, IL being his pre-
liminary examination. Griiiln has the
reputation Of being a tough citizen, but
his appearance does not bear out his rcpu-
tation. His wife was q teariully-inter-
ested spectator Of the proceedings. The
examination adjourned at 5 p. IN.
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Relief for the Armenians.

CoNsrATlNoPLE,Se ,Sept.1.-The Armenian
patriarch, after a consultation with the
Sultan's secretary. obtained an trade, as
senting to the demands made 10y the pa
triarch in his memorandum, inducing the
restoration OF the privileges OF the Arme-
nian church and the Improvement of the
condition of the Arinenians in Asia
Minor. The patriarch thereupon agreed
TO withdraw his resignation aud continue
in his post Tor some months, pending the
fuliillmcnt OF the Sultau's wish.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-02
HOT TIMES AT THE POLLS.
southerners Enjoy Themseive. In ne
Customary Manner.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Sept. la special
to the Post says: Excitement was caused
this morning when the hour for the OPEN
ing Of the polls arrived. Two colored
judges, who were appointed by County
Judge Hill To serve in the Third ward were
elected from the polling place and white
men elected in their stead. The remain
ing Judge, q. NJ. Allen (whitel. refused TO
serve with the newly elected judges and
opened poll elsewhere. the consequence
being that two polls were opened in the
ward. A dispatch from McAlmont says
the judges there appointed by Judge Hill
were refused admission to the polling
places. There is much excitement and
trouble Is feared.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-02
Army of the Cumberland.

TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. president Har-
rison and General Sherman have both
accepted an invitation to be present at the
twenty-arst annual reunion of the society
OF the Army Of the Cumberland, to he
held here September IL aud Is. Many
other distinguished gentlemen are alss
expected, including General Rosecrans
and ex-Presilent Hayes.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-02
Federation of Balkan States.

PARIS, Sept. 1.-The Figaro says that
EOgland has made a proposition to the
powers that they agree upon federation
OF Balkan states including Roumania,
Bulgaria, Seryia, Montenegro aud part of
Albania. In regard 10 Armenia the paper
says; England will undertake an active
influence until order is restored.m
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proud Of this republic. but he had hopes
Of il. Speaking Of the dissatisfaction ex-
isting between capital and labor and the
manner of curing il, Georges said:
Labor combinations won't do IL; strikes,
cooperation. sharing Of profits, the deal
ing out of cold victuals, won't do IT, The
only thing that will do il is justice; the
carrying into effect of the gospel OF free
trade (cheers) TO give to every man that
which belongs TO him. What will give
him this? Single tax. (Cheers.l
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The Ria. Were rough Too

LOUISVILLE, Sept. 1.-At a dance at
Burnside Saturday, James, Frank aud
Jesse Higgins, three brothers of bad
repute, had light with two boys aged IA
and ~, named Langston. James Higgins
was killed and Jesse fatally wounded.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-02
POISONED BY INDIANS,
Sad Death of Helena Man In "a Dear
born Canyon Camp.

born Canyon Camp.
Special 10 the Standard.
HELENA, Sept. i.-Lab,r day was well
observed in this city, most Of the business
houses were closed aud in the afternoon a
monster picnic was held.
Aweek ago Frank Wallace, a half.
breed woodcutter in the Dearborn can
yon, had some sort of dispute about
horses with band Of Cree Indians camp
ing near by. Matters were finally settled
and he dined with them. Immediately
afterward he was taken violently Ill. lie
lived until Friday night when he died IN
great agony. his body being bloated be,
yond recognition. There is little doubt
that he was poisoned, but the Indian,
have gone and no efforts have been mad,
10 arrest them.
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A PIONEERS DEATH.
Major John A. simms Passes Away After
busy and Useful Life.

Special TO the standard.
SPOKANE FALLS. Sept. l.-Major John
A. Simms, one OF the earliest aud best
known pioneers Of the Northwest, died at
his home in this city this afternoon.
Major Simms was among those who ran
the first steamboat on the Columbia
river, opening up that great thorough
fare, Us early as 1854. lie was among the
first settlers in the dalles Of Oregon, then
in Walla Walla, in 1859 and afterwards,
everywhere in the territories of Washing
ton, Idaho and Montana steamboating,
merchandising, milling. He lent his en-
ergies and capital to develope the coun-
try. He was for many years Indian agent
at the Colville agency, and upon retire
ment from office settled down at Spokane
Falls, where he has been engaged in vari-
ous enterDrises
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TRIBES HILL, n. Y, Sept. LA Pinker-
ton detective was assaulted and badly
beaten near the New York Central station
last night. He was under the influence of
liquor aud was abusive.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-02
A BROKEN RAIL
Causes Another Serious Wreck On the
Northern Pacific.

ST.. PAUL, Sept. i.-Northern Pacific
railroad officials late tonight got word OF
an accident 10 a passenger train which
left Tacoma this afternoon. When four
miles east OF Eagle Gorge the train struck
broken rail. derailing the tank Of the
engine and several coaches. Several
passengers were injured but no names
have been received.
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rnrt, Trr.h Ca.e. nf chol.ra.

CAIRO, Sept. i.-Siuce Tuesday last
there has been forty-eight fresh cases sf
cholera IN Elcer and eighteen deaths.
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Don't spoil vor clothing or soil your
hands ,cith paint-pot and brush, but edu al
ths {" Standardn Office and hare your " 10
Rent y and For Sale" cards neatly printed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-09
BIG OFFERS FOR ADVERTISING SPACE

Tn, hciins the appiaiscnont Of the property now
occupied by Ko~mak which Is situated TO the right OF
the entrance Bridge and which has been condemned
for the the Bridge continued before the Comis'
sioners John NJ. Bowers and j. J. Marin yesterday.
william H. Strccter. real estate broker, OF No. III
broadway testified that his opinion the market value
O, the property account the present build
ing upon was $500 600 TO $3.50 600 An offer from H.
T. Han ton l55 Broadway. advertising agent for
T. T. Barnumdatcd February g. 1890 produced by Mr.
Fitch but It's introduction a. evidence was successfully
oppood on the ground IL begun since
the beginning hearing. Mr. Hamilton offered - OOu
year for space BE- used for advertising purposes
twenty feet high width the font OF the present
81 500 for OF the size In the rear
and 80 600 for space OF that height the north SIDE
and s25 600 year the space wall should b.
erected next Tho World" Building sixty fees high
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-09
the PROPOSED EAST RIVER RAILWAY.

The contract for building tir East River Railway be-
tween south S,th-,f brooklyn. and Hroonlr-,t. New
York to operated under the 'nnine gravity transit
-,- h. hfoi. described in The Tribune. has been et To
IA. American Tunnel CONSERVATION Company. which was
o,.,uiy,d under the M'~t Virginia and of which
,oou.l H. H. Hunt. Of Kansas city. IL president ~ the
t.r- Of the survey and born@ are To be- mao
within -Nty DAY steps taken To- secure th" assent OF
m. authorize. OF the cities for such priv. a, are
required. The tunnel and railway age to be- competed
and ia nl running within two years after the con
,, of fi, muncipa.ltic, shall have been Obtained 40
the point selected l1 the railway company. OF which H. =
u.nnne is president. the distance across the rHer Is
oiO feet proposed 90 'Nt nd the track on th
~cvYork side 80 q, make connections with the c'-
a roads maxim, necessary tot, length Of track of
600 feet By dc-condne l25 feet ON grade Of one In
four the calculated passing from station 10 sta
lion /, about ny->e seconds and II It Is desired to vary
this speed IL be done by increasing or decreasing tho
Incline or changing the depth OF tho tunnel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-09

Hamilton Cole. tho well known lawyer OF this city,
who died recently. LETT choice library which Is now
on exhibition at the auction rooms of Bangs Coz
40 .:o broadway. The collection Is To- be sold on
the afternoons OF April T. and .. II Is rich IN
Illuminated manuscripts and in specimens OF early
printing and engraving. English black letter book, ana
printed Books OF Hours. and contains number Of
masterpieces of the binders art. There are many
set, of standard author, IN the best editions and >cv
cral editions de- luxe. among which may lie mentioned
Moore, Life of Sheridan" Mabcrlcys Print Col
lcrforr Dlndin', libliOllAuiA,7 In folio. Byron's
hide Harold extended t. four quartO volumes, Wal
me Artists IN six volumes each. All of these book,
are profuscl illustrated. many Of tine print, being IN
the proof state. of these books also contain
original drawing, especially made for them
\ noteworthy feature of thi, library Is the large
number of bibllogiaphical WORKS Nv Il, including my
ia volumes Of Dlbdin sumptuou>N bound bN Mat
thcw,. and large paper cory of lurtons BOOK
Hunter" one If the manuscript, IS "A Latin liblr oi
the fifteenth century, In t"o Volume, ot crushed
lcvant bOInd. in Natt cW - best style. The
text t. written the finest Nrllrm and there are
numerous decorations al the sides or In the centre Ot
the PAGES in red and blue. Another treasure OF the
collection the Latin version # the " Nuremberg
Chronicle" the edition # i93 with over 1000 curious
wood cut, hy Wohscmuth, the master OF Abiccht
Durer and Pie, dcnWuri. \ ma-nihccntN bound
manuscript Of lactantlu>'s " Diviac lr~tutone>,
a bn.vary printed on vcllum 10y Jcn,On in H. and
hooks i'm French German and English on TIE Dance
of Death other raritics of this collcctlpn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-09

report furnished by the Associated Press was
published on Thursday stating that John &. IIcndcr-
son of Lower Merton, PENN had died on the Iucsda,
prcviols after having confessed to his friends that
he WAS guilty of the murder Of DR.. lowering In l-GG.
Mr. Uendersons friends say that the story is without
the slightest foundation in fact. MI henderson died
more than six years ago. peacefully. AT an advanced
age attended his last illness by members o; his own
family and is held in ahectionatc remembrance by
all who knew him. an c,tnable, Upright man
The reported confession is myth. The only true
statement in the story referred to is that Mr. LENDER
son was a near ncighbOr Of DR.. Lcvcring. The al.
surdty of the story evident 20 those acquainted
with thc facts especially several rclGiabc persons
now living were IN Mr.. l!cndcrsOn's company, IN MS
store when the shot that killed DR.. LcNcnng was
heard and he with The rest ont 30 learn what had
occurred. A Philadelphia paper states that the con.
fessOn only be traced TO haliwitcd coloed
woman who is regarded irresponsible for her words
and acts