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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-25

Senator Vance introduced to-day bill to
establish In every county Of every state in
the union an agricultural depository under
the control Of the treasury department. in
which the owners Of grain. cotton, tobacco.
etc., may deposit their products, receiving
therefor warehouse receipts and treasury
notes equal to 50 per cent Of the net market
value of the deposit. Deposits may be r..
deemed at any time on the payment Of the
sum advanced and interest al per cent per
annum. The sum Of $4,000 is appropriated
10 carry out the provisions,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-25

In the executive session Of the senate this
afternoon the publication Of the proceed
ings Of the secret sessions was considered.
The practice Of discussing nominations
behind closed doors was criticised by sew
eral senators as unamerioan. II is UNDER
stood, however. in accordance with Dolph's
resolution, offered several days ago. it was
decided 10 make an inquiry into the method
by which newspapers secure their informn-
tion concerning the proceedings Of an exec
utiye session.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-25

The principal feature OF the silver bill
10 be reported by the senate committee on
finance as a substitute for several bills ON
that subject, referred to it, are stated 10 be
these; The secretary of the treasury is au-
thorized to increase the purchase Of silver
bullion from two 70 four and half millions
a month. The requirements of tho present
law that the coinage of silver be NJ n rate Of
not less than two millions month, will bo
stricken out. The secretary is also author
ed quantities. Upon this gold and silver
bullion the secretary shall issue treasury
notes of such denominations as he shall See
tlt. 10 be redeemable in lawful money.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-25
TIL. German Elections.

BrRLrN, Feb. 2i-Completed election re-
turns show 9lG members elected and l5l
supplementary elections necessary. Those
elected nre divided as follows; Conserya-
tivcs, 52 imperialists, 10; contrists. 30
German Liberals, -: national liberals, NJ
socialists, n; Alsatians, ~ Poles, II;
Gueluha g and 4 Dane
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-25
THE WALNUT GROVE FLOOD.
The First Authentic Account Of the Dis
aster Received at phWniN.

T7TUT TF''NTFVFE ~ T"T'FEf
PHoFSIx, Ariz., Feb. 9i.-A courier just
arrived from the lower dam on the Hassay-
ampa reports that tremendous mountain
of water came down the Hassayampa ubout
. O'Clock satterday morning and thirty-four
men lost their lives at the lower dam where
they were at work. They We're all whites
except three Chinese. The courier reports
the town Of Wickcnberg all right, The loss
of life in the valley between Wickcnherg
and the dam may not be known Tor some
days. but is without doubt considerable,
and the number may possibly reach thirty
or forty. The courier states the upper dam
had undoubtedly broken and carried the
other two dams below down with il. The
loss Of property In dams alone will amount
10 about SS0l.OO
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-25

CmoAoo. Feb. PA receiver for the
international Construction company,
which is said TO have secured contracts for
building several hundred miles of railroad
in New Mexico and the Mexican republic,
has been applied for hero by Lawyer Boyle,
who claims 10 be n shareholder. He alleges
that President Faurot md his son-in law,
the secretary and treasurer, have conspirod
10 wreck the COMPANY.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-25
FACTS!
-BY-
E Y. SMALLEY,
OF
ST. PAUL, MINI.


500 people, and is growing at a
rate that will bring it up to 1o,-
900 by the end of 1891. New
and important developments have
taken place in the railway situa-
ton in Western Montana. They
are making of Missoula great
transportation center, and are
going soon to give it the control
of the trade of large regions of
country which have heretofore
been cut off from it by formidable
mountain barriers.
AT Missoula the Hell Gate
river is formed by the Bitter
Root, which forms one of the
most beautiful and fertile of all
the valleys in the Rocky Noun
tains-a valley 100 miles long,
with a width of from two to seven
miles, and with large resources
in its irrigated farms, its silver
mines and its forests of pine and
spruce.
The Bitter Root is the only
fruit-growing valley in all Mon
tana.
Missoula is the county seat of a
county that embraces the whole
of Northwestern Montana, with
an area of $1,000 square miles.
1t is larger than the state of
Massachusetts,.
Missoula occupies one of the
most beautiful sites ever prepared
by nature for the uses of a large
town. 1t is called the Garden
City from its gardens, orchards
and towns.
Alissoula is becoming one OF
The most important points on the
Northern Pacific system.
The Bitter Root Valley branch
1iverges here and runs up the
valley fifty miles to Grantsdale.
1t will soon be extended about
;orty miles further, TO the head Of
he valley. The new cutoff line
o the Ceur d'Alene mining
owns, also leaves the main line
1t Missoula. This road already
partly finished will effect a saving
IF sixty-hve miles in distance over
he present route, and will as a
consequence become the route of
he through trains to the Pacific
,oast. The Northern Pacific has
projected line through the Flat
lead valley to the fine agricul-
ural region and the coal fields
lorth of Flathead Lake. This
Dad will be about $50 miles long,
md there is no question as to
is early construction. The Wash
ngton and Idaho line, already
completed as far east as Mullan,
ias been located to Missoula.
The Great Northern has deter
mined to start this year for the
Pacific Coast. One survey, and
he easiest for crossing the Rock
es, takes the roadup to the Dear
,orn river, through Cadets Pass,
nd down the Big Blackfoot to
dissoula. Should a northern
QUITE be selected the development
# farms and mines and lumber
Industries in the northern part OF
diSsoula county that would fol-
DIV, could not fail to be of great
,enefit to the city.
During the past year the out
ut of lumber from the AIissoula
istrict amounted to So,ooo,ooo
eet, and the industry employed
early 1000 men.
The best coal yet discovered
1 western Montana is found in
he upper valley Of the Flathead
liver, north of Missoula.
Petroleum has been discovered
orth Of Flathead Lake.
Descriptive matter mailed Free
, any address.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-25
ra,hnr stcnhnn,s Ml.,ion.

JAMESTOWN, n. d., Fob. "a. - Father
Stephan. the Catholic missionary, has nr-
rived here from Washington en- route to the
Turtle Mountain Indian reservation, COM
missioned by Miss Drexel, of Philadelphia,
10 investigate the reports Of destltution
among the Indinns at the reservation and
20 supply them, If necessary, with food and
elathiug
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-25
Naiinnnl CnnIinI Notcs.

The Issue Of standard silver dollars from
the minis during the week ended Feb. p
was $305,659; for corresponding period Of
last year, SIS, ,l3O,
The Alaska seal fisheries awards were not
made to-day and probably will not be made
Tor ssYeral days.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-25
EnglI.h Cereal Market.

LONDON. Feb. 2i.-The Mark Lane Ex-
press says English wheats are rather
iirmer, flour steady md foreign wheats
firm al generally fractional advance. Corn
is falling under continued heavy shipments
from America. the average decline being
Cd. Barley is Cd. higher; oats, Sd. higher
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-25
Children Burned to Death.

AUGUSTA, Ca, Feb. 2I.-Yesterday three
children Of Hunt Bead aged 6, and 3
were playing in their home. Tho house
caught FIRE and the children were burned TO
lqnih
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-25
The rnr Avn. Rln,rnnn-

MonTIE, Ala, Feb. 2i.-The tug boat Flora
ID. blew M yesterday thirty miles above
here, killing the engineer, VIM. Grimby, his
son and colored cook, and seriously injured
Cnpt, Hall and Pilot ROmell.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-25
Chicago Celebrates.

CHICAGO, Feb. 2i.-The streets OF Chicago
this afternoon and evening we're full of en-
thusastic crowds. The enthusiasm wns
modest but unmistskable. In the crowds
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-25
A..as.InatednYoupy Vyomnn.

Foansr, Miss, Feb. 2i.-Miss Loftin was
nssissinated in Smith county by an un
known party. A young negro named Wise,
suspected OF the crime, has beon arrested.
He will be taken 90 the scene Of the crime,
IL not lost on the rOad.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-25

SALiSA, Ks., Feb. 2i.-Mrs. Bakor and her
eight-year old son went TO the stable with
lantern last night, and accidentally set fire
70 the hay. Both were burned to death.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-25

Two slight earthquakes have caused great
alarm at Rome.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-24
Hints to Fishermen.

The most symmetrical pole doesn't al
ways catch the most fish.
Always fish in muddy water. Turtles
and small s'catties' are sure to bite at
such time.
When fly fishing carry in your hat no
less than one dozen flies. This is always
an indication of being an experienced
angler.
Never use q net when using a fly pole.
When bass is hooked attempt to haul
him out as though he were small sun
fish. If you use a net you might posi-
bly, catch him and destroy the tale of
"the big one you hooked, but which es-
capped"
Fish with pole as thick as mans
ann, use a mason's cord, the largest hook
manufactured and tie ten pound weight
to the end Of the line. The weight makes
big splash when cast into the water
aid may attract the attention of the
bass.
For good fishing always select a
slough" away from the creek, and an
chor your line firmly. Fish might bite
at the bait and destroy it if it were sub
merged in the Brandywine.
Never go "fishin'. West Chester
News
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-24
A Now OccuDatiou

The latest occupation open to women
is that of lamp carer. don't know if
that's what the ladies who take care of
lamps call themselves, but that's what
they really are. There are two in the
city now, or there will be two during
the winter. They are "reduced gentle
women" and each morning they visit a
number of houses and clean, fill and
''fix" the various fine lamps set before
them. The average servant can do moth
ing with lamp but spoil it; but these
ladies don their aprons and rubber
gloves, clean the outside and inside of the
lamps, see that the wicks are in good Or
der, fill the lamps and leave them SO that
even the stupidest servant cannot pre-
vent them from burning we'll.
They have studied lamps, know the
right kinds and sizes of wicks, know
whether COLA oil is needed in one kind
of lamps and starlight" in another,
and altogether they take away from the
owners great deal of the care which
the management of the rediscovered and
much multiplied lamps brings upon
them.-Chatter.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-24

pie on Main street for the price of a
meal. All donations were Immediately
converted into straight whisky. De-
tectives Bowler and Auble forthwith
gathered in Mr.. Munro, who now re-
clines in luxury within the vag cell.
Thomas O'Hara, the walking delegate
at large from st. Louis, was deceived by
Officer Gus Smiths Sunday clothes and
his debonnair appearance, as he was
talking about the influence of fine
weather'on gum boots with Deputy Dis
trict Attorney Hardesty. O'Hara ex-
pressed but little astonishment when
Mr.. Smith unceremoniously collared
him, but at the station he hoped that
his imprisonment would not be so
lengthy as to preclude his earning a
couple of dollars on election day. He
said he had come here for the express
purpose of voting, and it would be a
great disappointment if such boon
were denied him.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-24
SEVENTH STREET PARK.
An Attractive Spot Which Has Be-
come a Favorite of the People.


A place in this city which has be-
come very popular with the people is
Seventh-street park. Upon its minia
ture lake there are over twenty boats, Of
which two are sailing cutters, and they
afford healthy amusement on Sunday
afternoons to people who have worked
hard during the whole week. The park
is as yet in its infancy, and affords but
little shade, but the green swards in the
midst of which is the lakelet and its
navy of well-built boats, presents very
refreshing appearance. This park,
which during the summer months was
considered very attractive, cannot fail
to become even more so during the win
ter, on days when the sky is cloudless.
The need OF shade will not be felt so
much then, because the suns rays are
less fierce and the temperature is more
moderate. That the Seventhstreet
park draws great numbers of people to
it's well-graveled walks, can easily be
gathered from the increased service of
the cable cars on Sunday. Nearly every
dummy of the Boyle Heights division,
whose terminus is near the lake, on
that day draws two cars, plentifully
filled with people who are bent on en-
joying the fresh air of that section,
which carries considerable ozone, as the
sea-breeze, tempered by it's sixteen
mile voyage overland, arrives right at
the park, without having entirely lost
its salty smell. Ladies and gen.
tlemen, girls and boys, humanity
large and small, all alike appear
to thoroughly enjoy their. outing,
xxrt,t xr,ho fA,4
as to be able to afford boat ride, send
laughter at any small incident which on
week days would not even cause smile.
The visitors are willing to be happy and
they are so. This pleasant result is
caused by the exhilarating effect OF the
pure air and the surroundings OF the
pleasure seekers. When more trees
shall have been planted, it may safely
be believed that Seventh-street park
will become and remain the favorite of
Los Angeles. The Cable-car company,
which derives great benefit on Sundays
from this class of visitors, should, in
order to attract larger crowds, make ar
rangements for concerts in the pavilion
on the waters edge, and there is no
doubt that moderate outlay in that
direction will be handsomely rewarded
by very large traffic.
There was q greater number of people
on foot and in vehicles there yesterday
afternoon than ever before. A band OF
music played for short time on the
sward behind the arbor on the north
side Of the lakelet, and attracted crowds,
who paid no attention to the admonition
to keep off the grass" At one time
the vehicles were so crowded in the
roadway that they came to deadlock.
Ii at such time a runaway should
occur, or a fractions team go into
tantrums, there would be stampede
followed by a smash-up, in which many
people might be seriously hurt. One or
more policemen ought to be detailed tc
service in the park, on Sunday after
moons especially, whose duty it would
be to keep the roadway open. The
possibility of grave accidents occurring
in this charming resort of the people
ought to be guarded against by every
precaution possible.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-24

Wells spoke for the chamber of COM
merce OF Los Angeles, the secretary not
being able to appear. Mr.. Wells said,
substantially: my first view of Cali
fornia was at Riverside. That was five
years ago. came here to die, but have
made dismal failure of that. We had
hard time getting here. 1t was winter,
and we were storm bound. We were
showed in and washed out, and delayed
for many days. We reached Riverside
at night, and went to bed at the Glen
wood. When l got up next morning
and looked out over this beautiful spot,
with its bright skies, its big orchards
full OF fruit, the roses and the green
lawns, was filled with wonder. shall
never forget this impression.
"Now, there are other sheep pastures
to convert into new Riversides. 1t will
be done. 1t depends on us how soon.
If we all pull together and work to the
same good end, it will be soon. Every
settler in Riverside is benefit to Los
Angeles. The growth of Los Angeles is
a benefit to Riverside. Each one who
comes here becomes an advertising
agent. He writes back to induce friends
to join him."
Mr.. Wells told at length of the max
ing of the Los Angeles chamber of COM
merce, its committees, their duties and
means of support. He said that since
the chamber had gone into the present
hall, 100000 strangers had put their
names on the register.
A. Phillips, the excursion agent, ap-
peared before the audience, and told his
experience in advertising California at
the east, and the good it had done. He
urged the people of Riverside to join the
big procession and help do the work.
He said he had seen a scrap book OF
press notices of California ON Wheels,
clipped from papers all over the Union.
He estimates that millions have read
them.
Mr.. Evans then asked for expressions
of opinion from Riverside people. DR..
Jarvis was called out, and said he
thought the people ought all to take
hold of the matter and see that the
thing is we'll done.
E. w. Holmes, of the Riverside Press,
urged that an organization be formed aG
once.
T. HI. B. Chamblin commended the
scheme and moved the appointment of
a committee of nine to take hold OF the
affair.
A. G. Fish, the author of the pamph-
let ON orange culture, spoke OF the good
work the press is doing, and spoke OF
the HERALD as the leader in the good
work. He thought Riverside should go
heartily into this business.
James Boyd spoke of the difficulties
encountered by the early settlers at
Riverside, and showed what the citizens
are now doing for the exhibit at Chi
cago.
Here the state citrus fair came up for
discussion, and motion passed that it
was the sense OF the meeting that the
fair be held at Los Angeles.
Mr.. Evans then appointed the com
mittee of nine substantial Riversiders,
who will go at once to work to organize
in some way to carry out the plans pro-
posed and discussed at the meeting.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-24
Dutch Training at Sea.

When the Prinz Frederik collided with
the English ship Marpessa on June 25 the
commander of detachment of Dutch
colonial forces which happened to be on
board Immediately ordered the assembly
sounded, and the men fell in on the deck
like clockwork in the face of certain loss
to the ship. Their conduct was an in
valuable example to the passengers and
crew, for, although the entire company
were then transferred to the boats with
perfect quiet and dispatch, the Prinz
Frederik went down as the last boat left
her side. She carried with her six Dutch
privates and an officer, who doubtless
had been overwhelmed by the waters
rushing in at the point of collision. -
Chicago Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-24
PHILANTHROPY.
AS UNCLE MAPPA APPLIES 1T TO
CANCELLED STAMPS.
The Old Joker Means to Beat Governor
Waterman at One of His Own Dry San
Berdoon Jokes.

Some people say that Deputy County
Clerk A. G. Mappa is somewhat cranky
when the wind is in the north. Those
who maintain this absurd proposition
don't know the amiable greybeard. He
likes to cut a joke. but solemnly and
funereally. If you want to laugh, all
right, but Mappa is going to remain Sc
rious, if he knows it. In the ancient
looking mortal coil of the successor of
"Cupid' Whitney, there beats a phil
anthropic heart. He is the mainstay of
the bashful swain, the rosy bride and
the buxom widow who wish to contract
engagements that only death, desertion
or divorce can break. Mr.. Mappa is
looked upon with veneration by the
newspaper reporters who gather many
little items from him-often evolved
out of his own stupendous brain, OF
which they are as proud as if it were
their own.
For some time past it has been a puz-
zle to those who have had the freedom
OF the inner office how it came to be that
the stamps of all the letters were cut out,
even before they had reached the per-
sons to whom they were directed. Dep
uty Charley Hamilton when asked about
this iconoclastic proceeding merely said :
"Ask Mappa". A HERALD reporter ap-
preached the grim dispenser of mar
riage licenses and inquired: "Uncle
Mappa -"
"Why, uncle Mappa," "growled Cupid !;
edo you think that | am the uncle OF
all the reporters in this town."
"Well, l say uncle Mappa, because
papa Mappa would not sound well to
your musical ear, but if you prefer papa
Mappa, then papa Mappa or Mappa
papa goes"
"Quit this fooling. What dye want"
81 want to know who cuts all the can
celed stamps out of the letters that come
here?"
81" said uncle Mappa. "I am the
man, and since you have not got much
to do just now, listen to me. 1t is bet
ter than to go to the other side where
Frank Tanning is peddling out some OF
the stories that the boys at the Poverty
club have filled him up with at lunch.
You see, a San Francisco widow who
was in great stress, wrote to Governor
Waterman, quite a while ago, for help.
Waterman must be joker. He an
swered the lady that if she would
send him one million Cancelled
stamps before he went out OF
office he'd give her $500. By gosh
think the old man thought she couldn't
do it, but she went to work with will.
When heard of the tantalizing job 1
put my energy at the disposal Of this
widow. | want her to get that $500,
and 10, have been cutting and slashing
and slashing and cutting all the en-
velopes / can get hold of to forward her
stamps. have sent her 300, and will
forward 800 more soon."
'But, Uncle Mappa, at that rate old
Waterman and the Marks O. Borax will
be buried and forgotten before the mill
ion is gathered"
''Not so fast, sonny, not so fast. When
/ heard of this widow, she had already
100000 stamps. Now you stir up the
people. Get them to send me cancelled
stamps, and if we don't fix up that job
on that old San Bernardino miner, l
don't care if you call me Papa Mappa
forever and ever hereafter. See that
you do it, and you, too, will be a sweet
philanthropist."
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-24
Startling Facts.

The American people are rapidly becoming a
race of nervous wrecks, and the following sug-
gests the best remedy: Alfonso Hempfing, OF
Butler, Pa, swears that when his son was
spes chless from St Vitus dance Dr.. Miles great
Restorative Neryine cured him. Mrs. J. K.
Miller, of Valparaiso, and ]. d. Taylor, OF Lo-
taking it.. Mrs II. A. Gardner, of Vistua, Ind,
was cured of 40 10 80 commissions a day, and
much headache, dizziness, backache and ner-
vous prostration by one bottle. Trial bottles,
and fine book OF marveOuL cures free at r. w .
Ellis Co who recommend and guarantee
this unequaled remedy.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-24
THE BEGGAR BRIGADE.
Advance Walking Delegates Arrive
and Come to Grief.

Winter has made disappearance some
where, or else tramps would not be here
so plentiful as they are. Nobody in Los
Angeles would be aware that summer
is not perpetual, if it were not for these
gentry, who hate frost as much as they
do water. A couple OF delegates of the
great fraternity of brakebeamers were
gathered in yesterday by the police and
will do service on the chain gang.
James Munro, the first arrival, is big,
healthy hummer, who was tackling peo-
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-24
Entitled to the Best.

All are entitled TO the best that their money
will buy, so every family should have, at once,
bottle OF the best family remedy, Syrup of
Figs. to cleanse the system when costive or bill
ious, For sale in soc. and $l.OO bottles by all
leading druggists.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-24

Until after the holidays will make the finest
finished cabinet autographs, formerly 81 90, for
$500; All are invited to call and inspect
samples. +. G. SCHUMACHER's Studio
1O7 n. Spring street
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-24

Tents and wagon umbrellas at Foy's saddler,
house. 315 N. Los Angeles street
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-24

The best place in town to get good mer-
camille lunch is at John Drinks, 2l9 North
Spring street.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-24
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Soc ROUGH ON CORNS. Liquid, I5c. Salve
10c.
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