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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-13
Don't Fail to Attend This Sale OF Necessity at the
NEW : ENGLAND SHOE STORE.

steamer City New Bedford, which sailed for
New York this afternoon, returned late to-
night badly disabled. A tremendous wave
had struck her, smashing her upper works
and almost swapping the vessel. Some of
the crew were painfully hurt and the cargo
badly damaged.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-13
~ Jau,as N Rear dac~aant

" James M, Ryan. deceased.
Notice Is hereby given by the undersigned, ex-
ecutTix Of tho estate Of James n. Ryan, de-
cesssd, to the credito q Of, and all persons hay
Ing claims against the Aid deceassd. to exhibit
them. with the necessary vouchers, within ten
months after tbs first publication OF this notice,
to the said executrix, ct the Office OF To0le &
Waliacs In Helena. Montana, the sag Q being
the place for this Transaction Of the business u
said estate In the comfy 81 Lewis and Clarke.
CATHERINE RYAN,
Executr Of the estate Of james n. RyAn, de-
ceased
Dated December 18th, 1880.
lfirst publication Dec. Il Isoo.l
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-13

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, Jan. IL, - yhe
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-24
Thursday, December 24, 1891
ELEVEN YEARS oLp AND pnusk

Richard Maroney, Hey of Tender
 Years, Found Intoxicated at the
 Union Depot.
 Shortly after o'clock yesterday morn ing the unusual spectacle of an eleven year-old boy in a beastly state of intoxioa- ton presented itself at police headquarters. Officer Bradley found the youngster in company with another lad of perhaps eighteen years of age at the Union depot asleep on the floor The patrol wagon was summoned and the pair escorted to headquarters. The younger of the boys was so much under the influence of liquor as to be absolutely stiff and un- able to stand, it being necessary to carry him from the wagon into headquarters. =
 At the police station it was learned that the older of the two boys was Dick Daley of Myrtle street who is but half-witted, while the younger one was identified as Richard Maroney of Mechanic street. Later, when the latter became somewhat sobered up he stated that he and Daily had been around together during the even ing and that Dailey had given him whisky out of bottle which he carried in his pocket. -5-
 While the boys were at the depot before the arrival of the wagon, physician, who happened to be at the station, examined the young boy and stated to the officer that his appearance and condition WAS similar to that of a person under the in fluence of morphine, but it was later as- certained that the only thing the matter with young 'Dick" was an overdose of poor whiskey. The boys were both fiber ated by Superintendent Smith yesterday morning
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-24
THE BURNING OF THE EABYssINIA
Story of the Purser - The Vessel a Mass of Flames shortly After the Rescne of the Pasken0era

Story of the Purser The Vessel a Mass of Flames shortly Alter the
 Rescue of the Passengers.
 LONDON, Dec. A-It was o'clock this morning when the first of the Abyssinia's people, comprising thirty-four passengers and eighty-eight of her crew, reached Waterloo station by rail from Southamp- ton. The party was conducted by Purser Brandt, and they all looked depressed. They were met at the railway station by the agent of the Guion line, who sent the party immediately to Liverpool. Prior to their departure an interview was had with Purser Brandt. He said that the Abyssinia had fair passage until o'clock in the afternoon of December 16. At that time the ship was on fire. He added: "We got the hose stretched and the donkey en- zines started. We worked as hard as we possibly could to get at the fire, but al most immediately the hamea burst through where we were working and drove us off At the same time the watch reported that the Spree was standing in the ofing. We signalled to her and she bore down to us and sent off boats to our assistance. Be fore two tours and half had elapsed the Abysinnia was seething mass oi flames"
 The purser further said that when the fire was first discovered great excitement prevailed for time. This speedily sub sided, however, and the passengers and crew afterward behaved admirably. Wher the order was given to abandon the ship every body left ner as ceolly as though they were going aboard the tender at Liv erpool.
 MT. Brandt spoke very highly of tht treatment accorded the Abysinnia's people on board the Spree. Everything was don' for their comfort.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-24
TWO MEN BLOWN UP.

Fatal Explosion of a Cargo of Dyna-
 mite on . Lugger-Several Men Mfss- ing.
 ANTWERP, Dec. 23.-The city was star tied this morning by tremendous explo- sion that shook the earth. Many believed it to be an earthquake. The roar and the shock were terrific.
 It was quickly learned, however, that the shock was due to an explosion of dyna- mite on French lugger, the Pilote, which was discharging into lighter lying along side of her. Suddenly there was a flash and roar and the lugger was blown to atoms.
 The upper part of the lighter was shat tered into thousand fragments, and the wrecked hull immediately sank. It is surmised in some quarters that a package of the explosive fell to the deck of the lusger and that the concussion caused it to explode. The first reports concerning the explo- sion of dynamite and loss of life on board the "Pilote" this morning were somewhat distorted and exaggerated. It has now been ascertained that only two persons were killed. Some men who were sup posed to have been in the vicinity of the accident are missing, but it is thought they will turn up all right.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-24
4 WARNING.
A Gang of sssecond Story, Thieves

A Gang of ssSecond Story'' Thieves
 About to Prey Upon the City.
 The residents of the city will do we'll to hereafter look after the fastenings of their second story windows, etc., as the adja- cent towns are now infested with @ class of petty burglars known as "second story workers" who effect an entrance into houses and manage to get away with con- siderable plumber. The cities of Bridge port, Hartford, Middletown, Meriden and other smaller places have all been operated by this gang, and the police of this city are of the opinion that this city will be similarly visited.
 The thieves gain access to houses by climbing up verandas, grape arbors, etc, to the second story of houses, and then raising 8 window, let themselves into the house and, securing whatever articles of value they can lay their hands on, make their escape in the same manner.
 The local police authorities request that the citizens will bear these facts in mind, and for the future be unusually careful in looking after their windows, etc.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-24
THE COINAGE oommIrrEE.

The Speakers Frfendliness Toward a
 Free Silver Policy Indicated by His
 Appointments.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-An inquiry into the records of the members of the house committee on coinage, weights and meas ures shows that by past utterances or votes in or out of congress eight out of thirteen members of the committee have declared in favor of free coinage, while three of the other members have been outspokep against free coinage, and the fourth is said by his friends to be unquestionably against free coinage, though his record is unknown, he not having been in congress.
 The members in favor of free coinage are Messrs. Bland, Williams, Kilgore, Robertson, Pierce, Eppes, McKeighan and Bsrtine.
 Those opposed are Messrs. Tracey, Will Hams, Mass; Taylor, Stone and Johnson. Of the free coinage members Messrs. Bland, Williams of Illinois. favor the pas sage of the free coinage bill.
 Of the new free coinage members, MT. Eppes was elected on @ free coinage plat form; MT. McKeighan comes here as an independent, elected largely by alliance votes and committed to free coinage of sil- yer. Mir. Johnson was not in the last con- gress.
 Of the snti-free coinage members of the committee Mess-s. Tracy and Taylor were in the last congress, and as members of the coinage committee worked and voted against free silver. MT. Williams of Mas sachusetts takes the place on the commit tee formerly held by MT. Walker of Mas sachusetts, who, though in the present congress, was not given an opportunity to serve on his old committee. Mir. Williams, like his predecessor, however, is @ strong anti free silver man. The fourth man placed in the anti-free coinage list is MT. Stone of Pennsylvania. MT. Stone was not in the last congress. He is not in the city, but his friends say he is undoubtedly against free silver. MT. Wilcox of Connecticut is the one democratic voting members of the committee in the last congress who was reelected, but who is not on the commit tee this time. He voted against free coin age. MT. Vaux of Pennsylvania was not reelected and MT. Joseph of New Mexico, being a delegate, had no vote.
 The silver men are very well pleased with the constitution of the coinage com mittee and regard it as significant of the speakers purpose to afford opportunity for the passage of free coinage measure. The chairman, MT. Bland, is the most pronounced democratic advocate of silver in the house. The silver men strongly urged upon the speaker the selection of MT. Bartine of Nevaka as the leader of the republican minority on the committee because of his efforts last congress in be- half of free coinage and regard the fact that MT. Bartine heads the list of repu bli- can members as another indication of the speakers friendliness toward liberal sill yer policy.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-24
THE OHIO sENAToRsHIP.

A Break in the Cincinnati Delegation
 For Sherman-Chairman Hahn,s
 Claims - Sherman's Election As-
 sured.
 CINCINNATI, Dec. 23.-Friends of Gov ernor Foraker have claimed vehemently that the solid legislative delegation from Cincinnati and Hamilton county would vote for Linn for United States senator first, last and all the time. It has been the boast of "Boss" George B. Cox that the delegation was as "solid as rock" This is refuted to-day in an interview in the Times-Star. MT. W. H. Dicks, one of the members-elect of the legislature, declares unequivocslly that he will vote for John Sherman for senator. Mr, Sherman's cleo tion, it is claimed, however, is assured without single vote from the Hamilton county delegation.
 CLEVELAND, Dec. 23.-In the senatorial contest the friends of both candidates seem now to be trying to out-claim each other, but as nearly as can be ascertaine6 the Sherman forces are steadily gaining All the accessions recently announced by Foraker's ieutenants are men who were never counted for Sherman, but were con sidered doubtful. One supposed Forakel Should break occur in Hamilton county Foraker's cause is hopeless.
 Chairman Hahn claims that Sherman will
 have at least ffty-four of the nine-thre votes on the first ballot.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-24
STEAMER ISLAND ASHORE.

A Vessel of the Thingvalla Line Going
 to Pieces at Nidigen-The Passengers
 Safely Landed-The Ship in a Dan.
 gereus Position.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-The Thingvalls line steamship Island, which sailed hence December 5 for Stettin with 240 passengers on board, is ashore at Nidigen, little island a few miles from Guttenberg. Ac- cording to dispatches received here it was very thick and foggy about Nidigen last night. The steamship was going full speed. The night was calm and there was but little sea on. The vessel struck at a few minutes after 12 o'clock, when her passengers were all below in their berths. At first it was thought the vessel was going down and there came near be- ing a panic. At daybreak it was seen that the ship lay in quite dangerous posi- ton in event of a bad storm coming up, SC it was decided to land her passengers. This was done in small boats. It is said all the passenger were landed in safety and sent to their destinations by rail. The Island was commanded by Captain Skjordt She belonged to the same line as the ill fated steamships Geiser and Danmark. She carried a valuable cargo. Some dis patches say the vessel is fast going tt | pieces, but the agents here of the Thing | valla line stated this afternoon that [ | cablegram just received said that tn, Island was but very little damaged ant would probably be got of without an, great damage.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-24
MANY EvICTIONS IN LONDON.

Much Suffering Caused to Poor Fam
 nies-Huddled About Fires In the
 Streets-DistressingS Scene.
 LONDON, Dec. 23.-A block of squalid buildings in Leather lane, in the Holborn district, was recently condemned, and the time given for the people inhabiting the block to leave their dwellings expired last night Some of them had already left, but forty-eight families, comprising 130 persons, fingered in the hope that they would not be dispossessed. But as soon as the legal limit of time had expired off cers began the eviction of the tenants, and the furniture was thrown into the road way. The tenants were warned not to re- turn to the tenements and the doors were locked.
 The scene on the street was distressing. Women and children, scantily clad, stood about crying piteously, their faces blue | and pinched and their forms shivering | Some tradesmen in the vicinity took pity l on the unfortunates and furnished a quan tity of coke. Fires were started in the Il street, and about the welcome piles oi | glowing coke the women and childrer crouched, thankful for even this smal
 blessing.
 It was believed that the tenants nigh
 resist their eviction, and strong force o
 police was present and prevented any dis
 turbance. The evicted people were com
 pelled to remain on the street all night
 There is, general indignation expressed
 that the tenants should have been evictet
 during such an inclement season.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-24

Springer's Name at the Head of the Ways and Means The Hulk of the Cha1rmanships Go to the South.
 WASHINGTON, D. O., Dec. 23.-Follow ing are the most important house commit tees appointed by Speaker Crisp:
 Ways and Means-william M Springer Illi- nois; Benton McMillin, Tennessee; H. G. Turner, Georgia; W. [. Wilson, West Virginia; A. B. Montgomery, Kentucky; J. R. Whiting, Michigan; York; Moses T. Stevens. Massachusetts; W. J. Bryan, Nebraska; T. B. Reed, Maine; J. c: Bur E. Ts Payne New Yorf; e John pazei, PennsyiVania. a. Appropriations-W. S. Holman, W. H. Forney, J. D: sayres Breckenridge, Kentucky; A: M :. Arkansas; Barnes, Compton, J. O'Neill, Mas. sachusetts L. F.; Livingston, D. B. Henderson, William CogswelI, H. H. Bingham, Nelson Ding Coinage, Weights and Measures-H P: Bland l Charles Tracy, J. R. Williams, O. Kilgore, S sRe sss e H. Bartine, Abner 2, Taylor, Illinois; T S,. w Stone Judiciary-D. B. Culberson. W. 0. Cates W. D Bynum, T: R. stockdale, L. H. Goodnight, c. J Boatner, L. A. Buchanan, Virginia; A. o Chapin James Buchanan, New Jersey; G. W. Ray, H. H l Powers, Case Frederick.
 wiEe, % H. e. % Crane, ~ W H. Cate W. i Dicierson o Louis Sperry, V. K. Gantz, N. E, Knox, Tennes efsi eSnisetts; tt S M Biosins Hosea Townshend, .' r Henderson, Illinois.
 Elections Charles T. o'FarreIl, Virginia; [ ". Moore, Texas; J. E. Cobb, Alabama; T. E Paynter; Kentucky; Jason B. Brown, Indiana D. N Lockwood. New York; T. G. Lawson Georgia; N. P. Gillespie, Pennsylvania; Georg Johnstone, South Carolina; Nils Haughn. Wis consin; A. A. Taylor, Tennessee; R. E. Doant Ohio; H. U. Johnson, Indiana; John E. Rey burn, Pennsylvania; c. D. Clark, Wyoming.
 Interstate and Foreign Cemmerce-R. Q. Mill, G. D Wise, Andrew Price, Isadore Raynor, ( H. Brckner T. J Geary, G. W. Houk, Ohic S. R. Mallory, Josiah Patterson, J. J. O o'Nef Missouri; Chsrles O'Neil, Pennsylvania; Joh
 Foreign Affairs-J H. Blount J. B. Mccrear, c. E. Hooker, L. E: Chipman, A. F. Fitch, J. John Sanford.
 In his formation of committees tt speaker has apparently been careful to al portion the chairmanships as nearly equI as may be among the various sections ( the country, having regard, however, the legislative experience and ability of u members whom he has chosen to superb tend and to great extent determine u business which will come before the hou of representatives. While the south s cures majority of the chairmanships, tn majority is so small that it can easily
 attributed to the longer service render by the southern members, the great bo, of the northern democratic representativ being new tillers of the soil of legislatio
 According to states the chairmanships (
 distributed as follows:
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-24
In Indian File.

To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER
 Two young ladies were walking along College street yesterday afternoon when one remarking to a friend said: ''She has face seventeen yards long" 'Indeed, 1" replied her companion, land how does she get into the housel" ''Oh, she manages that well enough" was the ready reply, "she goes in Indian file, one yard after an ofhern
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-24
Nearfngtbe End,

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 23.-Walt Whit man tonight is reported to be growing steadily weaker. The doctors say they are waiting for the end, which may come at any hour, or which may be delayed fol several days yet, owing to the vitality oi the aged poet. He takes but little nour. ishment and does not display any interest in what is occurring around him. No one is allowed to see him except the physicians and nurses.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-24
The senate in executive session has e

The senate in executive session has con
 frmed the following nominations: United
 States ministers-A. Louden Snowden of Pennsylvania, to Greece, Roumania and Servia; Richard Cutts Shannon of New York, to Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Sal .yador; Romualdo Pacheco of California, to Guatem ala and Honduras; minister res dent and consul general. John s. Durhaim l of Pennsylvania, to Hayti.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-24
Arrival of the Casket at His Home
 in Kansas

TOPEKA, Kan, Dec. 23.-The train bear ing the remains of Senator Plumb arrived today. The streets and sidewalks along the line of march to the capitol were crowded with people. Business houses and private residences were draped in mourning, and business was entirely sus pended The casket was transferred to the funeral car and was escorted to the capitol by the four Grand Army posts and K. N. G. The casket was conveyed to the senate chamber, which was handsomely draped, and was there viewed by thou sands of people.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-24
THE NEW POSTAL CARDS.
Different Sizes to be Issued-Grant's
 Likeness on the Stamp.

Different Sizes to be Issued-Grants
 Likeness on the Stamp.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-The postofice department has commenced to issue, at the large postofGces, two new sizes of postal cards. The small card is of the same width as the ones now in use, but about one-third of an inch shorter The large card is an inch longer and three-fourths of an inch wider than the present card. The small card is of light gray color. The large card is of a commercial yellow color. The stamp bears the likeness of General Grant. All sizes of cards will be issued. The quality of the new cards is said to be much better than that of the old one
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-24
PECK G PARKER, COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHES,
 CASH OR CREDIT. 766 to 763 Chapel Street. Open evenings until Jan l, 1899.

Books, booklets, Christmas cards and Holiday novelties, also an enormous assortment of diaries and calendars, at popular prices, are for sale by The Boston Book Co., 7S3 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-24
New Haven Bicycle Club Christmas

There will be a Christmas tree this even- ing at the club house. Refreshments will be served and general good time is ex- pected. Each member is expected to bring one or more presents to assure the success of the entertainment.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-24
DEATHS.

TURNBULL-In this city, Dec. 21st, Mary Johnston Miller, wife of Erwin B. Turnbull Funerai from late residence, 1ss Henry street, at 2:30 p. m. FOGARTY-In this city, Dec q, Mary Farmer, wife of Timothy Fogarty, age 63 years. Funeral from her late residence, 46 Day street, Thursday morning at S:30 o'clock. Requiem mass at St John g R. 0. church at 9 o'clock. BEARDSLEY-At his reaidence, in this city, on the evening of St. Thomas's Day, the Rev'd E. Edwards Beardsley, D. D., IL. D., Rector of St. Thomas's Church.
 cember 28 at D, m 3tt RooT~in 1t this city, Dec as Mrs Sarah R. Root, Funeral services will be held at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Dwight Porter, 164 Grand avenue, on Saturday morning at o'clock Burial at West Springfield Mass, t SCOTT-In this city, Dec. g, 1891. Robert Gro. yer. youngest son of James s. and Emily Scott, aged years, months and days
 Funeral nn Saturday,. Dec. %, at 2 p. m., from the residence of his parents, 59 Hurlburt street. 3t*
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-24
TELEGRAPHIC JOTTINGs.

The Polish historian, Vladislay Smolen- sky, has been arrested. Itis understood he is accused of plotting against the czar.
 The president yesterday removed Samuel D. Warncastle, collector of internal reve- nue for the. Twenty third district of Penn sylvania (Piftsburg) for neglect of duty
 Official records show the total number of postofices in the United States is 65,- cor, the first time in the history of the de. pertinent that figure has been reached. of the above number about z, 800 or 5000 are presidential offices.
 In the Graves trial yesterday the defenss opened by placing Edward Field and Colo nel Ballou, the latter of counsel for the de fense, on the stand. Their testimony wa very tame, nothing new being brought out
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-24
momaugufn Lodge No. l, A. O. W

Momauguin Lodge No. l, A. U. VI.
 The following officers were elected in Momauguin lodge No. l, A O. U. w., last night: P. N. w., c. H. Reed; master work man, William F. Pratt; foreman, Hugh Gibb; overseer, Samuel Loveland; recorder, Charles F. Curtiss, 18th yearly term, fnancier, Willis Curtiss, jr., 14th yearly term; receiver, Samuel H. Crane, 18th yearly term; guide, Frank K. Loyeland inside watchman, Louis A. Thompson
 outside watchman, P. Fnnerty; represen tation to grand lodge, Charles H. Reed alternate to grand lodge, Willis Curtiss, jr
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-24

The greatest wonder of his long and useful career He has emptied one load into the stocking and still sees no indication of its being filled.
 It's no wonder as fast as he puts them in the head of the house takes them out It's the same way in our store; we keep opening up new goods, and as fast they are displayed they are bought by fathers, mothers, sons and daughters to gladden. the hearts of some one dear to them.
 OUR DISPLAY OF HOLIDAY GOODS Surpasses anything of previou~ years, In that the assortment is larger. and prices never so low.
 Whst an acceptable present a nne China Cabinet, Bric-a-Brac Cabinet or Handsome House Desk would make: we've got some beauties.
 Elegant Skin Rugs, six feet long, plain colors, and all sorts of combinations, from S2-6i up wards; anybody would like one.
 Elegant Dec Vase Lamps, Central Draft Bur ners, si.9s
 Piano Lamps large silk fringed shade, S5.Ss.
 Fine Crystal Rose Bowls, large size, loc- Fancy China cups and saucers- -2Sc upwards The largest line of Cracker Jars and Chocolate Pots decorat ed to match. ever shown in this city All prices Blacking Cabinets hard wood, si and up Fancy Chairs and Rockers. Call and get a copy of our Grand Prize Rebus It has not yet been solved correctly. You may get the prize.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-24
Wooster Lodge Elections.

Elections last evening at Wooster lodge No. 79, F. and A. NJ, were as follows: w. H. Wakeman, W. NJ; S. A. Bassett, S.W.; 0. NJ. Fabrique, J. w.; J. w. Pond, treas urer; W. H. Spock, secretary; w. H. Cox, trustee. Two life members were elected to the Masonic Foundation of Charity Fund.-. Stanley Bradley and F. c An. thony. George N. Moses was elected di. rector of the Masonic Benefit association. The installations will take place three weeks from last evening.