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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-18
THIS ONE BILL.
Mr.. Cleveland Not Opposed to Silver, but
the Vest Bill.

MIR. Cleveland Not Opposed to Silver, but
| the Vest Bill.
New YORK, Feb. 1.-THE correspondsut
of the st. Louis Republic feels authorized
in saying that the efforts to construe ex-
President Cleveland's letter regarding the
pending silver bill as meaning he is an
out and out opponent of silver legislation
in any form are not justified by his real
sentiments on the silver question. A gem
tlenian who is known by the correspondent
of The Republic to be an acquaintance of
Mr.. Cleveland, and who has talked with
him about the silver issues since the
publication Of his letter, reports
that the ex-president stated emphat-
ically and unequivooally that he
intended to express his judgment
only as to the particular bill now
pending in congress. The general tone Of
his conversation in respect to the silver
question WAS such as to indicate that he
WAS not hostile to bi-metallism and meant
only to express disapproval of free coinage
as proposed in the Vest bill. His disap-
provai was explained as especially intensi-
fled because OF the evident mistake of
taking such action immediately preceding
the projected International Silver confer
ence, which might find tho difficulty of
greatly increased if the United States
should largely increase its stock of silver
dollars by free coinage.
The gentleman who had this conversation
with Nr. Cleveland was strongly impressed
with the belief that the OK president would
not be unwilling to support a free-coinage
measure il the weight OF bullion in the sill
yer dollar were increased sufficiently to
make ITS intrinsic value equal to that OF the
gold dollar. provided that increase of
weight did not make the coin too unwieldy
for general use, of which he seemed appre-
hsnsive.
On the general point of bi-metallic
standard Mr.. Cleveland is said by The Re
publio's informant to be rs friendly incln-
cd as any advocate of free coinage of silver
could ask. He spoke candidly OF the warn
ings he had from friends who advised him
not to meddle with the silver subject at all,
but said frankly that he had been interro-
gated 30 frequently about his views that he
could not remain silent any longer without
subJecting himself to tho charge of an un-
manly evasion. He admirea the course Mr.. |
Lamar pursued some years ago when he re.
fused to follow the instructions of the Mis-
sissippi legislature, and said plainly he felt |
1t his duty to speak and act in accordance
with his honest sentiments. no matter how |
Unpopular his course might be.
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NOT AT PRESENT.
New Foundiand May Not Participate in q
Convention.

New Foundiand May Not pate In a
Convention.
LONDON, Feb. 17.--In the house Of lords
to-day, replying to questions about the
convention between New Foundisnd and the
United States. delay regarding which is
causing dissatisfaction in New Foundland,
Lord knutsford. for the secretary Of state
said the imperial government had been con
demned for breaking engagements, but
none were ever given. 1t may at
some TIM be possible to secure
for that colony the advantages it
desires without prejudicing the interests of
other parts of the empire, but imperial
consent TO negotiate separate arrangements
always has been subject to tho we'll recog-
nized principle that the imperial govern
ment must $50 how far the proposed terms
affect other interests Of the empire. Leave
to negotiate does not imply imperial sane
tion. The Canadian government made
strong protest against the New Foundland
convention with the United States, and,
after mature consideration, the government
decided that it could not, for the present,
be completed.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-18
SAYS HAMILTON Is DEAD.
DIR. Green, Who Gave the News In Helena
HeafIirbns 1t,

DIR. Green, Who Gave the News In Helena
Eesfiirns 1t.
PAU. France, Feb. 17.--"rhat is updoubt-
edly the watch took from the pocket of
the dead man III the Rocky mountains last
summer" said DIR. James o. Green, when
the time pieceof Robert Hay Hamilton was
laid before him by the dead lawyers
brother, who had just arrived from America
with commission empowering the consul
of the port to take evidence proving Ham.
ilton's death. There is not the
slightest truth in the wild, fan
tastc story ahoat that Hamilton is
hot dead. He was undoubtedly drowned
while trying TO ford the stream on horse
back after dark. The idea that corpse
was dressed up in Hamilton's clothes in
order that he might quietly disappear in
some distant land. where the story OF his al.
legged wife and baby could not follow him.
IL absurd.
Until this moment | have kept secret
the real reason why the face of the corpse
could not be recognized. did not want
to shock the family. The fact IL, il was
not only swollen and discolored in most
awful way, but fishes or turtles had mutt
lated it, As the body 1oated face down
ward. of course all the blood settled at the
bottom of the face. and Hamiltons father
could not have told anything about the
corpse except by the clothes or by private
marks did not know Hamilton in life.
and even II had it would not have better
cd the case. did not at any time identify
the corpse. 1t will be impossible to legally
Identify Hamilton's corpse till MIR. and
Mrs. Sargent are reached. They arc the
only persons alive who can do it, But no
ono need have any doubt that Hamilton is
really dead and that he died by accident.
All the surrounding circumstances show
I hat nothing was prearranged about tho
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-18
TWO DEAD MEASURES.
Prohibition Confirmed and the Capitol
Kept at Bismarck.

Prohibition Confirmed and the Capitol
Kept At Bismarck.
BISMARCK, Feb. T.-[Special. The sen.
ate was to-day the scene Of the most novel
and revolutionary tactics ever recorded in g
Legislative body. Betrayed in the house BY
their friends and allies, the western soma
tors readily combined with the prohibition
lists and upon the question of approving
Saturdays journal voted to expunge all in
reference to resubmission and capitol re-
movGl from its pages. Then the senate
went into committee Of the whole and af-
terwards indefinitely postponed both reso-
lutions. the former by vote of eighteen to
twelve and the latter by twent y-fve to Ave.
When they adjourned it was in the midst
of the greatest excitement known in the
capitol building. The proposition to re-
move the capitol from Bismarck has been
the means of knocking ont resubmission,
which had gone through both houses.
Capitol removal and resubmission are dead
measures for this session.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-18
Murdered by Rowing Reds.

DunuoUE. 1a., Feb. 1.-THE remains OF
Anthony Dewster, once resident of this
county. arrived at his former home in Lib
erty township yesterday. A few years ago
he removed with his family to the vicinity
of Pine Ridge. S. ID. About a week ago he
was killed by Indians, scalped and his head
severed from his body. 1t is reported that
three OF his children were scalped and that
his wife and the hired man escaped. The
murderers were small hand of rowing hos
tiles, and have not yet surrendered.
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SPANJARDS REFUSED.
They Lose 12O Men in an Attack on tn
Caroline Islanders.

They Lose 100 Men in an Attack on the
Caroline Islanders.
lSAN.FRAScfsco. Feb. IRA private letter
from the Caroline islands gives an account
of further fighting between the natives and
Spaniards. in which the latter were worsted.
During last November the Spanish governor
sent an expedition, consisting of three gun
boats and one transport. against the village
of Matalames. The sailors and troops
landed. and after the loss Of sixty men
made the natives retreat. The Spaniards
were reinforced. and six days later attacked
the natives. The latter were behind bar
ricade and were armed with muskets and
two email cannon. The Spaniards were re-
pulsed with loss of 100. 1t is expected a
general uprising of the natives will soon
occur. The governor has dispatched ships
to Manila for troops.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-18
Reaching Ont for Hmrimcns

BRUNSWICK, Ca, Feb. lit is stated to-
night on the authority of Calvin s. Brice
that the object of the late Gould trip was
TO look after the Central and Southern
American trade. Says he: at was our
desire to find out what steps were ne
cessary to carry out the intentions of
tho international congress to establish
trade between these countries. We are
completing our arrangements AZ rapidly as
possible and have already two southern
ports. brunswick, Ga. and Mobile, Ala,
From these seaport termini we will estab-
iish several lines of steamers to Spanish
American countries"
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HALF a MILLION.
Heavy Loss by Fire In y British Columbia
Town

Heavy Loss by Fire in British Columbia
Town
New WESTMINSTER, Il. c.. Feb. IA con
fiagfation here yesterday destroyed $500, O,OUG
! worth of property. Ii started in the 10 well
ry store of h. Stinsky and soon spread ia
The entire block fronting on Columbia
street. The tiremen. after II hard struggle,
were just getting control over the fire when
an explosion shattered all the window
lights within IA radius of half a mile. The
fire then quickly enveloped tho Masonic
hall, four story brick. valued at $50, 900,
and occupied by stores, lodge rooms, the
provincial and registry office. 1t WAS en-
tirely destroyed with its contents, except
the papers in the registry office. Fireman
McGann was buried by "A falling wall and
killed. II is believed another man is i'll tho
ruins. The whole sky was atlame. 1t is
stated the light of the conflapration was
seen at Blaine and out on the gulf.
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Everything swept Along.

GREENsBURG, Pa, Feb. 17.--Streams con-
tinue to rise, and people living on low lands
are making preparations to move at any
moment. The second and third stories of
buildings along the creek are flooded. The
same condition of affairs prevails at Lara
mie. Irwin, Manor, Harrison City. Crabtree
and other places. Bridges, fences, hay
stacks. etc, in every direction have been
carried away.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-18
The League Fund.

LONDON. Feb. 17.-McCarthyite members
OF parliament day resolved to acquiescs
III the proposition to devote the remainder
OF the league fund. ZIG, to the benefit of
evicted tenants. provided the money bs dis
trlbuted by the Tenants Defense associa-
ton. 1t WAS also decided to endeavor to
secure by legal means the control of United
lrelunl
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CLEVELAND, o., Feb. IA dispatch from
Ianesvillc says the Muskingum river is ris-
ing rapidly. Two hundred persons have
been driven from their homes to-day. Rail
road traffic is almost entirely suspended.
Rain ceased tonight, and colder weather
may cause subsiding of the flood.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-18
Cattle May Range.

PIERRE, S. D., Feb. 1.-THE house o-day
passed the senate bill for fence law. to
the effect that stock may range in all unor-
ganized counties, no counties to be organ
lied in the future until majority of the
voters decide to that effect. This will
probably bring many cattlcmen from
Montana to this state.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-18
4 Gorge In the River.

SCHENECTADY, N. s., Feb. l7.--Thero ia n
gorge in the Mohawk river near here. The
river Is raising ten inches per hour tonight,
and nauRht but tree tops fell where the
islands are.
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Greatest Flood In Years,

WHEELING. w. Va, Feb. 1.-THE great
est flood in many years is expected here.
Reports from all sections of the state ind,-
cate unusually heavy rains. and streams
are rising rapidly. All railroads entering
the city are blocked by iandslides.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-18
Thirty-Six Hours of Rain.

HUNTINGTON, Pr.. Feb. 17.-Rain has
fallen here in torrents for thirty hours,
and the Juniats river il II mile wide. Citi-
zens OF Pottstowu and Smithiield have
been compelled to vacate their homes, and
many bridges have been swept away. Loss
will be very heavy.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-18
A ZOLLvEREIN PROPOSED.
In Which all British Colonies Shall Par
ficipate.

ficipate.
LONDON. Feb. 17.-In the commons this
evening Vincent moved that the government
at the earliest opportunity invite the Brit
Ish colonies to n conference in London to
debate the best means of forming q zollver-
Elm. He contended that imperial fedora
tion was only to he obtained through
commercial federation. A lengthy
debate followed, participated in
by Sir Lyon Piayfair, Goschen, chancel-
lor of the exchequer, and others. The lat
ter believed the increasing desire for a
closer union between England and her col
onies ought to be fostered. There was no
likelihood, however, that the colonies
would consent to a conference on free
trade basis. There only remained differ
ential duties and hesailed to see how they
could be imposed. Vincent withdrew the
motion.
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have been washed out. At Tyrone houses
In the western part OF the town ars half
submerged. Al Upton there Ia foot of
water over the railroad tracks. At Mineral
Point the ConemauQh river is high and
many men are out working on tho tracks.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-18
Water In the streets.

WIL1IAMsroRT, Pa, Feb. l7.-Dispatches
from several points in this vicinity report
the rivers rapidly rising and floods are
feared. At Clearheld some streets are in
uadated and many people have been com-
PEELED to move. Several million Of logs
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-18

FasgroT, Pa. Feb. I7.-rho rain has
been falling STEADILY tho last hours, and
tho town and surrounding country are
hooded. At noon the water WIS two. and n
half feet IN the streets and still rising.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-18

A very beautiful Game Set, CO.
bait border and every decora-
ton different, wild duck on
platter.
Regular, sos; now, $45
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-18

Several handsome Fish Sets, SIS,
$5s, $50, $40 and $3s; now
SIS, SIS, $32, $27 and $2s,
respectively.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-18

N. B.-Finest Watch repair
ing in the northwest. Jewelrv
made to order and repaired.
diamond setting and engraving,
original and artistic. A mail
order department. Write for a
ring gauge to order just the fit
with.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-18
--THE-
Great Clearing Sale
Of
Our Fine Collection
DECORATED TABLE CHINA,
SOME PRICES:
A beautiful Salad Set, 13 pieces,
II plates and bowl, the finest
class of goods.
Regular price, $50, now $50

A magnificent Chocolate Set,
same class as above, one pot
and ha.f dozen each, cups and
SaucerS.
Regular, $50; now, $35
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-18
successful Party In East Helena.

EAST HELENA, Feb. 17.-fSpecial. The
WorkinRmen's union of this place gave a
very successful dance this evening to about
fifty couples in Cronin IL Hays hall. Cutie
a number attended from Helena.
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Four other Game Sets, $4s, $40,
$50 and $25; now, $27, $25,
$40 and Sis, respectively.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-18

Numerous Ice Cream Sets, Fan.
cy Plates in dozens and half
dozens. ,-@s
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-18

Several complete Dinner and
Tea Sets.
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BUTTE, Feb. E.-tSpeciai. Robert Burs-
Icy. the man who WAS saturated with coal
oil and burned by an unknown enemv
about week since, died from the effects Of
his injuries at an early hour this morning.
No clue has been found as yet to tho per
petrator of the crime.
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DON'T
Miss ibis Opportunity!

You may never again have the
chance to buy these beautiful
goods for so lite money.
The Monitor., 1891-04-03

We don't believe in the justice or even
necessity of mob law ia any case or under
any circumstances. Mob law is anarchy,
passion run riJt, u lti3,Iiai li;e1s; AMI a.
a remedy generally worse than the evil
complained of. We don't believe in the way
the villisnous cutthroats at New Orleans
we're disposed of aud should not sanction
that method of punishment even If proven
that the Msfia were above the courts aud
outside all law. Better let the whole pack
of them go unhung and uupunished than
resort to the method used in taking these
miscreants off. But while We do not ex-
cuse the mob that killed them neither do
We excuse the def int and senseless way
the other mob, the Italian. American mob.
are airing their spleen through the news
pipers aud in public meetings. They
seem to forget that as paupers. many OF
them, they are here, more by the tolera,ion
aud sufferance of this government than
bscause of any ,o1 in thsm. They don
deserve, we honestly believe, the rights of
citizenship they receive on Fl - short yeas
of residence here. They don't add to our
national posperty but de,rAct from II
From 1881 to 1890 inclusive, the total mum
Der of Italian immigrants who arrived IN
the Tn d States vas 301 $40, aud Of
tt. Sc 90 ass were without any calling by
which to earn a living, aud 156 SOL, as
me re diggers aud drudgcrs, fetchers aud
carriers. Daring the present year the
Italians have come in larger numbers than
ever, and at least three fourths of all OF
them bring with them no skill as laborers
nut they briRg Wit tl-m iguarAnce
s4lslfr, tos wages. and gTaftd living
Ii the Chintss are objectiOuabie becanSe
of their habits tn. Italians arc none the
less SO, and are 40 more to be desired as
citizeus. Aud ytt to hear some of the loud
mouthed u. terances of the MafI At the
public meetings called TO protes. against
the wrong done the citizens of Italy by the
Americ IN government one might suppose
them naughty rulers of another colntry
who were here 10 i:cture our people on the
duty owing them. These Italians talk a.
Italians and not a. the naturalized Ameri
eau citizens they profess to b., and are uu
worthy to be. Tue provoca ion that draws
these Italians oat is great, bat tue Italians
are proving themselves a greater irritation
than the .progocation' and had better
subside.
Ifall this 70. and trouble with these
foreigners cause our government to so slow
in receiving such outcasts to our shores it
will not be without its good results.
The Monitor., 1891-04-03

it is for tue Republican party first and
Prohibition afterward. The Democratic
party, as at present constituted in this
State. is for the Democratic party first and
the rum faction afterward, or rather for
both at one aud the same time, while the
Prohibitionists are for Prohibition first
last and all the time. Then suppose, nthey
y,"we should act on your advice and help
elect your temperance men to Assembly as
Republicans, how long would it be before
the willy Democrats would be up to tie
same game aud put up equally good tenn
perance men in opposition to them and SO
divide and disentaugle the only straight
out Prohibition party in the country, whieS,
like rope of sand, wohld drop 70 pieces.
La a little while we would have no Prohi-
bition or no Prohibition party"
To the friends of Prohibition (not the
Prohibition party, but Prohibition
part,) among the Republicans, to All
decent Democrats. to good men of all
parties we say let us j 'in the issue here
and now aud have but two parties, the one
for God and humanity and the other for
rum AID tie devil. and face the issue on
that line.
The Monitor., 1891-04-03

A pathetic spectacle was that witnessed
at the late New Jersey Conference when
the bsreaved aud sorrow stricken widow
of the lament General Fisk dragged her
self heavily to the performance of a task
which at other times and under other cir
cumstauces has been to her source of so
much pleasure.
When the committee on the Wonans
Home Missionary Society come to present
their report, Mrs. Fisk was introduced to
the conference, and told how YEARLY she
was prosecuting this branch of christian
work, her dear husband had so much at
heart when in life. She said that when
that dear one through whose work she had
been awarded more than her due of praise,
had been called from her, he had requested
that she leave no duty unperformed but to
carry on the work begun. 10 pursuance OF
this request she had come forward to do
what little she could. The account further
says there were few dry eyes among the
assembled throng when Mrs. Fisk con-
cluded her remarks.
The Monitor., 1891-04-03

The new State Board of Tax Commits
sioners consisting of Albert II. Slape, OF
Salem: Charles C. Black. Of Hudson,
and Theodore P. HOPPER, of Warren. ap
pointed by Governor Albeit, under the
new tax Act, has organized with Mr.. Slape
as president. The following hearings
were agreed upon, subject to change
Sussex county on April 8; Morris, April l6i
Warren, April 80; Somerset, May Z; Hun.
terdon, May Il; Burlington Nav 2S; Glou.
cester, June 4; Salem. June II; Cum6er.
land, June -; Cape May, July 16; Allan.
tic, July 80; Ocean, August 0; Monmouth,
August 90
The Monitor., 1891-04-03

After all, in its way Challis,
French Printed Challis, stands
at the top Of the light woollen
stufs. So billowy, SO dainty,
SO exquisite in printing, so cling
ing when draped, so fit and
dressy for any occasion, You
see new beauties in it all the
time. 60 cents.
Gloriosa is another of the
queenly ones. A few seasons
back unknown; now it carries
the banner OF style and quality
in the front rank. You hear OF
Gloriosa here and there, but the
knowing ones say there is but
one generous, Overlooking stock
in town. You can guess where
that is. 1t is no easy thing to
put a silk and wool together
right. You may learn that to
your sorrow ifyou buy hapha-
zard Gloriosa. The very best
of very best is here; plain $3.50,
fancy sI.75.
The Monitor., 1891-04-03

The Bridgeton Neus has the following
The present in our Judgment is the time
foi the Republican party in this State to
make the cause of temperance party issue.
Tie VI, thodst preacher RS III Conference
last week committed themselves to any
pa tv that would declare against the run
traffic. We don't suppose they mean our
wav, or party, or nu way but believe
that they a. hole in such an issue would
join ranks aith the Republicans. Many
ministers are extremely radical but we be-
leve they have The good Of the people at
heart and would heartily endorse such an
action on the party Of the Republican par
ty. The Democratic party j. positively and
distinctly tue liquor lnens party and nn
matter to What par the run seller may
have belonged lie will invariably affiliate
With that parry wbioh lreislates in his in
terest ignoring slt"e' TIER the rights and
Wishes of the p-otle.