davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-15
WORLDS FAIR MATTERS.
Two Chiefn Still Hung Up-site To-
Montana.


Two Chiefn Still Hung Up-site for
Montana.
CHICAGO, Aug. 14.-Contrary to general
expectation, the local directory of the
Worlds fair, at a meeting tonight. failed
to take decisive action on the nominations
of Messrs. Samuel and Peabody for chief,
respectively, of the horticultural:and liberal
arts bureau. The nominations were hung up
until the next meeting, to give time, il
WAS stated, for more thorough investigation
as to the fitness of the candidates. It il
und erstood that considerable opposition
has developed to both gentlemen and the
ultimate fate of the nominations is uncer-
tain. The directory made important
changes in some of the state sites and all
are now permanently settled, except Iowa
and South Carolina. which will be
acted on later. Among other changes
the triangular plot which had been
assigned to Indiana, Michigan and Ohio,
will be divided into quarters. Indiana
gets the southern portion. Wisconsin the
northern, Michigan the northwestern and
Ohio the northeastern. The north tier will
be changed SO as to give Montana, Georgia
and Idaho better sites. Delay in constfuc-
tion ia about all over and work has beon re-
sumed on most of the building.
Mrs. Palmer, president of the board of
lady managers, has called a meeting Of that
body for Sept. 2. A full report of all work
done will be considered then and Mrs.
Palmer thinks sit would materially advance
the interests of women's work if the women
OF the various states who have been ap-
pointed on state boards could be present
for conference"
The national board Of control to-day con-
sidered the matter Of awards and decided
to petition congress for an amount sufficient
to make medals and pay the salaries of q
board of Judges. Congress made an aprpo-
priation for the same purpose at the Cen
tennial
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-15
BLOWN UP BY POWDER.
Two Men Literally Torn to Shreds-
Force of the Conclusion.


Force of the Concussion.
CINCINNATI, Aug. IA special says that
this morning, the large powder mill at
Central City, twelve miles from Caletts-
burg, KY, was blown up by an accidental
discharge OF powder. A large num-
Der Of lives are reported lost
and many buildings destroyed. The
factory was located four miles below Hunt
ineton, w. Va. The explosion was in tho
glazing MILL the building of which is twen-
ty-tive feet square and two stories high.
There was about two tons of powder in it.
John Bayless and Timothy Cooney. work
men who we're in the building at the time.
we're blown to pieces. Two bucketsful OF
shreds of human flesh are all that can be
found Of their bodies. George Wells, who
was in house 800 yards
away had his skull fractured
by a fragment which flew through win
dow, and will die. Three men in big mill
400 yards away were severely injured by fly
ing fragments of the demolished buildings.
Several others were slightly injured. Archie
Livingston, superintendent of the mill,
who was standing very near it, escaped
without injury. A daughter of Bayless,
one of the men blown to atoms, is lying at
the point of death from grief. The cause
of the explosion is unknown.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-15
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

Official returns from Knoxville, Tenn,
give Houk ma ajority of 9,22S for congress.
John b. Gamble, elected as congressman
from South Dakota last fall by republicans,
died at his homo in Yankton Friday morn
ing.
Reports from the Chickasaw nation say
that the Bird party WAS vietorious in the
recent election. This result means that the
intruders must go.
Commander. in Chief Palmer has an
nounoed the appointment of COL Frederick
p. Histerer, present assistant adjutant-g gen
ersl OF New York state. as sdiutant- -gener raj
of the q. A. II.
The reports of the destruction OF hous 4
by earthquakes in Mexico, the tidal wave
on tho gulf of California and the Colorad G
river flowing into fissure in the ground
are denied by tue San Franoisco Chroniole's
Yuma correspondent.
Tho state authorities OF Washington re-
fuse TO pay the claims of eight militar ~
companies called out to suppress mining
riots recently in King county. The men
will sue the state, and IL the money 10 moi
paid tho companies will disband.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-15
NEWSPAPER DERBY.
Jockey Journalists Ride . Race, but Give
no Time.


CHrcAao, Aug. H.-The much talked of
Newspaper derby was decided to-day at
Garfield park. The horses we're ridden by
representatives of different newspapers,
and was won by the New York World, on
Zoolite, the Globe, on J. r., second, tho
Inter Ocean, on Gov. Wheeler, third. The
distance was one mile. The prize, a $3.50
gold watch, goes to WELLER.
Thirteen n-sixteenths of mile-Blue Maid
won, Lemon Blossom second, Leo third.
Time, 1:22.
Mile-Ben Cox and Robin Hood ran
dead heat San Aba third. Time, 1A5.
Robin won the run-off in 1:45M. All bets
were declared off on account of fraud. Fen
Cox, his jockey and owner, were ruled off
the track.
Mile and e-sxteenth--Aloha won, Ed.
Hopper second, Long Shore third. Time,
1,47N.
Five furlongs-Regina won, Johnnie
Greener second, Deceit third. Time,
1O2M.
Miie--Neva G. won. Lola May second,
Langtry third. Time, 1:421S.
Hawthorne races-Five furlongs-Nihil
won. Sallie Taylor second, Patti Rosa third.
Time, 1:04.
Mile and one furlong-Carus won, Pat
rick second, Hueneme third. Time, 1:5S.
| Mile and one-quarter, handicap-D un-
garven won, 1nsolence second Eli third
Time. 2:10.
| Six furlongs-Maud Il. won, Ruth Sec
ond. Kismet third. Time 1:17.
| Seven furlong-Ethel won, Rival second,
Vattel third. Time, 1924.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-15
FURRY ON the Produce Exchange.

New YORK. Aug. A.-Trading to-day in
all small grains at the Produce exchange
was attended by great excitement. The
movements of prices were rapid and Auc-
tuations wild and violent. In wheat a gain
of 34 was made. the advance being based
ON reports from Germany tina t the price Of
rye had risen above wheat. There was a
sharp tvhnce in rye on reports from Ger
many of meeting of local boards to dis
cuss the Russian ukase, and 10000 bush
lieved that heavy shipments of wheat will
be necessary to fill the demand caused by
the withdrawal of the supply of Russian
rye. The sales Of wheat here to-day were
over 6O00,O00 bushels. While wheat
and rye advanced there was a sharp break
in cash oats, which declined five to six
cents during tho day,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-15
Totally Depraved.

COLUMBUS, Ind, Aug A.-During revival
meeting held in this city in May last, a
stranger by the name of Peter Klein came
here on tho day the meeting closed and
was loud in his declaration that he was
converted. few days later he and Miss
Jennie Wise of this city, were married,
much against the wishes of the young
woman's friends. On last Saturday night
Kleine said to his Young wife that ne would
walk out in the city for short time. He
has not yet returned or sent back the gold
watch belonging to her which he took with
him, together with considerable cash. 1t is
now learned that he is wanted 1T Pana, Ill.,,
for wife desertion.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-15
Creator swindle Than supposed.

CHICAGO, Aug. 4.-Postoffioe Inspector
Stuart is in receipt OF many letters which
show that the National Capital Savings,
Building and Loan association was even a
greater swindle than at first supposed. VIC
tins are being heard from all over the coun-
try, among others Daniel Homes, q leading
Iowa farmer, who writes that not only did
the association get him to purchase stock,
but under pretense of making loan tn ey
secured deed to his farm as we'll. He
anxiously asks that this be sent back. In
spector Stuart fears it has been realized on.
1t has been learned that Louis L. Mortimer,
manager of the concern, is In Canada. His
father, who promised to come here from
Minneapolis, has not been heard from.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-15
Mighty Nimrods Abroad.

BOHEMIAN, Aug. H.-[Special. To NOR
row is the 18th, and on that date the laws
Of Montana will permit the killing Of
grouse and chickens. and with the intention
OF being on the ground prepared to shoot
at daylight tomorrow morning all the
sportsmen OF the city left this evening, GO
ing in every direction. The birds are un-
usually abundant. and extra good sport is
anticipated. One party, consisting Of
Judge f. X. Armstrong, Judge Liddell, SEN
ator G. w. Hoffman and son, Joseph
Kountz, r. B. Sackett and Gal. Chisholm,
with George Howard for cook, left this af-
ternoon for Bracket creek, and it is pre-
dicted that the number of birds they will
bring back will run away up into the hun
dreds.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-15

I LONDON. Aug. A.-Miss Alice Cooper, for
merly of New York, but recently of Paris,
hna sued to annul her marriage with her
cousin, Walter Beverly Crane. She declares
in her application for a divorce that Crane
drove her to the church of St. Brides, in
Fleet street, on the pretext OF visiting st.
Paul's cathedral, and when there he swore
he would shoot her unless she con-
sented to marry him. The plaintiff further
alleges that she became dazed at his threat
and went through the ceremony. The mar
riage has never been consummated. The
respondent, it is asserted, told New York
lawyer that he only wanted the girls money.
He afterwards found she was not rich and
he therefore did not want her.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-15
Mr., Jones Buried.

NEW YORK, Aug. 14.-Funeral services of
George Jones, late editor of the New York
Times, took place to-day from All Souls
church, Rev. DR.. Newton officiating. The
edifoe was filed with relatives, friends and
business a. sociates of the dead editor. Dele
cations were present from all departments
of the Times. The floral tributes were nu-
merous and exceedingly beautiful. George
W. Childs, Robert Bonner, Augustine
Smith, Thomas G. Acton, David M. stone,
j. S. Boyd, Henry A. Morgan, j. ii. rhomp-
son, Theodore Il. Psyerelly and Cha rls Il.
Miller we're the pallbearets.
After the services in the church the re-
mains were taken to Woodlnwn cemetery
Only q few of the most intimate friends Of
the family accompanied tho relatives and
pail bent or 10 the place of burial,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-15
An Iowan Put on the Stand by the
Proponents OF the Davis
Will.
For the Other Side, an Expert Says
tho Ink Was Invented
In 1873.
Logwood Ink Would Have Been Oblfter-
oted in Twenty five Years--The Pen
rose Murder Case.

BUTTE, Aug. H.-[Special. THE CROSS
examination OF Cashier r. w. Knight WAS
continued in the Davis will case this morn
ing. Knight said that at the time he drew
up the will for Davis he had been in Butte
seven or eight DAYS and stayed at Davis
house, sleeping in the same room with him.
The witness had no recollection of ever
having said TO John A. Davis. or A. j. Dn-
Wis, Jr., or James A.. Talbot. or Geo. w. IT.
vim, that Judge Davis had made such a
will, but that 1t Was of no account as he
had torn it up without signing it. He also
denied that he had ever said to Judge
Knowles that Judge Davis had made will
to secure the First National bank from
loss it he should die, or that in the
will the testator gave the Licking
ton mill and mine to Erwin Davis.
The witness said he made the drafts
of the will altogether, and that Judge Da-
Wis signed the third one. A. Hinckle, of
Iowa, lived mile from the Davis farm,
and knew A. j. Davis. He was called by
the proponents out of order for the reason
that he was sick and had to go home. He
had received letters from A. j. Davis and
examined the will; thought the signature
to be The genuine signature of A. j. Davis
He also knew j. II. Eddy we'll, and had
often seen his letters, and did not thinl
that any of the alleged will was in hit
handwriting. On c foss-examination the
witness could not remember how Eddy
spelled "give,'' ''share' and whether
DR.. William G. Hagan, an expert from
Troy, N. Y, was next examined by the con-
testants as to the kind of ink used ON tn,
contested will. He had examined the viii
and testified that the ink used was
hygrocine ink. That ink, he said, was no
invented until 1873. The body of the will
and the signatures of A. J. Davis and Jol
Davis are written in that kind of ink, whii
the name of j. G. Sconce is written with 81
iron ink. microscopic examination OF
the signature of Sconce reveals the fact tina
the ink is deposited in pa, ticles on the papel
while the remainder of the writing show
the ink used to be clear solution. Th
witness said that if the document had bee,
written in logwood ink twenty five year
ago the writing would probably be obliter
ated. The examination of this witness viii
be continued tomorrow.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-15
NJ RS. j. X. POLK.
Death of the Venerable Kelict of the Tenth
President.

Death of the Venerable Kelict of the Tenth
President.
Ma sHvILLE, Aug. 14.--Surrounded by a
few loving friends and relatives, Mrs. Jas.
X. Polk, relict of the tenth president of the
United States, died at 1880 O'Clock this
morning. She had the full possession of
her mental faculties until the last and had
been in perfect health until last Wednesday,
when she was taken with the fatal illness.
Mrs. Polk was born Sept. 4. 1903, at Muir
freesborough. She married Mr.. Polk when
still in her teens, and lived continuously in
Nashville, except when in Washington dur
ing the congressional career of her distin-
guished husband, and while mistress at the
| White house. For the past fifty years she
has lived in seclusion. President Polk left
very large estate at the time or his death,
but in the civil war nearly everything was
destroyed or lost. Mrs. Folks income kept
dwindling down until half dozen years
ago when she found herself we'll nigh peni-
less. When bill was introduced in con-
gress to grant the widow of President
Lincoln pension of $4,000 year,
it lacked one vote in the senate to
secure passage. That was the vote
offered to vote for the bill providing it was
so amended as to give an annual pension OF
$4,000 to Mrs. Polk and tho widow of
President Tyler, an we'll as Mrs. Lincoln,
| and the bill became law, Since that time
Mrs. Polk has lived on this pension. One
of the physicians who was constantly at
Mrs. Folks bedside from the time she be-
came ill, when called on this morning by a
reporter. spoke in an affecting manner of
the deathbed scene. He said he had never
known a grander character than that of
Mrs. Polk. A large number of kilograms of
condolenoe have been received from
prominent people in all parts of the
country and the flag on the state capitol
WAS placed ut half mast The funeral will
occur Sunday morning, the remains being
placed in the vault alongside her dis
| tinguished husband.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-15
sent Up Fire and Ashes.

CRY OF MEXICO. Aug. IA telegram re-
ceived here yesterday from Colima states
that ashes from the volcano have ceased to
fall in that place, though the column of
fire is yet the same as yesterday. The fall
of ashes in some cases attained depth of
from three to six inches on house tops and
in streets. The eruption was on a scale OF
magnitude never before heard of. Streams
Of lava many feet wide are now coursing
down the fides of the volcano. burning
everything in their course. It is stated
that the governor of Colima has sent a
commission to the volcano to make scien-
tito report upon the present eruption.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-15
Can't Redeem Them

WAsHNeroN, Aug. 14.-Aoting Secretary
Nettleton desires to have it stated that the
dispatch sent out last night relating to the
Al per cent. loan WAS not authorized by the
government or any official or person having
authority to speak for the department. and
.hat roet i,s eoneius.ons ts, ana amPaeasi1ns 40
the status of the ~ per cent. loan.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-15
Every building Damaged.

ELLSWORTH, Mimi, Aug. A.-The most
terrific wind storm ever known here passed
over this section of Minnesota and struck
Ellsworth Yesterday afternoon, leaving the
town Il pretty complete wreck. Tho Iowa.
Minnesota & Dakota elevator was CON-
pletely blown to pieces; the ConRr rsRationaI
church was partially blown down, and the
dwellings and Burlington depot suffered
great damage. Fortunately no lives were
lost There is not building In the village
that is not damaged. Tho loss will reach
So5 600
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-15

history Of the turf in Montana. The beau
tiful mile track il in splendid condition and
is pronounced ''velvet" by horsemen. II Ia
confidently expected that several records
will be smashed during the coming meet
ing. Both auction and mutual pools will
be sold on the ground during the day and
at the Brunswick saloon in the evenings. A
bookmaker will also be present. Yesterday
Secretary J. X. Clark received a telegram
from Butte asking II the association would
offer special purse for Butte horses, five
entries. Secretary Clark Immediately tele-
pra phed q reply in the affirmative and a
special race for Butte horses will be one Of
tho features Of the meeting.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-15
Trotting at Kochester.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, Aug. 14.-Closing day.
2:25 trot-Playboy won, Frank +. second,
Nutting King third, Capt. Lyons fourth.
Best time, 2:204.
Free-for-all trot-Rosalind Wilkes won,
McDoel second, Alvin and Mambrino Maid
ruled out. Best time, 2;1514.
2:M trot-Direct won three straight heats.
Frank Dorch second, Pine Level third,
Florence G. fourth. Best time, 2:161a.
Justina, Globe and Bell Hamlin failed to
break their time of 2:14, making it in only
2:20.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-15
Racing at Saratoga.

SARATOGA, Aug. 14.-Weather clear and
cool and track fast.
Five furlongs-P Princess Bowling won,
Olypete second Fearless third. Time, 1:0S4
Mile and a furlong-Bermuda won, Uncle
Bob second, Palestine third. Time, 1:55A
Seven fur1ongs- -Ballyhoo won, Lord Harry
second, Belle of Orange third. Time, 100.
One niiic-Red Fellow won. Castaway SEQ
ond, Burlington third. Time, 1:43.
Six furlongs-Busteed won, Josie Wells
second, Longleaf third. Time, lis.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-15
jerome Park Meeting.

NEW YoHK, Aug. M.-Track and weather
at Guttenburg fine. Six furlonRs-Ecstacy
won, Swifter second, Jay Quel third. Time,
1:15.
Five furlongs-lrregular won, Bismarck
SIX furlong-Salisburv won, Khafton sec
ond, Rancocast third. Time, 1:1411.
Mlle-Kenwood won, Trinity second,
Hazen third. Time, 1:42M.
Six furlongs-Dixie won. Bussells second,
Climax third. Time, 1:154.
Seven furlongs-Romanie won, Anomalie
second. Harrison third. Time, 1870.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-15
Postmistrcss mt Rod l,odre.

CAPE MAY PoINT, N. j., Aug. H.-The
president to-day announced the np-
pontment of Alice Shannon, to be post
misttess at lied Lodge, Mont. He COM
muted to one years suspension from rank
and duty on half fare, the dismissal from
service rendered last month by a court
martial against Capt. William Davis. Tenth
cavalry, at Apache, Arizona.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-15
Amateur Oarsmen.

DETROIT, Mich, Aug. 14.-The twenty
third annual regatta of the Northwestern
Amateur Rowing association opened to-
day. Junior events occupied the day. The
single was won by Edward Durnan. of
Toronto, in 1912. The fours was won by
Wyandotte No. 3, of Detroit. Best time,
9:0519. The pair was won by the Modocs,
of st. Louis, in 1922. For double, the
Owashtonangos of Grand Rapids. rewed
over the course in 1923, having no COM
petitors. The four Dared gig race WAS won
by the Wolverines. of Detroit, in 9:35.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-15
One Way to Beat the Bank.

DAYTON, O., Aug. A.--A young man an
swering the description of the Columbus
Grove robber lost 1886 playing faro in Sam
Wagner's gambling house on Main street
here yesterday. This morning the man
walked into the gambling room upstairs
where the game was going on and with q
cooked revolver in each hand compelled the
dealer, old Sam Wagner, to refund the
money. With the revolvers still covering
Wagner and his lookout and helper, the
young man backed out of the room and es-
oaned.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-15
Missionary Y, NJ. Q. A. Tour.

AMSTERDAM. Aug. H.-Only routine busi-
ness was transacted at tho Y. M. G. A.
worlds convention this morning. This nf-
ternoon the missionary work of l.. b. Wis
hard, who is making n five years tour Of
the missionary world in the interest Of
association work, was read by Lord Kin
nard. II made u deep impression on the
delegates, showing as It did the firm hold
the work is taking on educated young men
of both orient and ocoident
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-15
Foreign Market Curtnited.

WAsmNaToN, Aug. 14.-The total exports
of breadstuffs from the United States dur
ing July, 1891, was $l6,379,0o0, an increase
over same period last year. For seven
months ended July 81, 1891, the exports
were $751;. i.71o,000. a decrease from the same
period of 1890.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-15
Trouble Over Wnrcs.

New YoRK, Aug. l4.--Over 1o.0O0 cloak
makera, cutters, tailors and preHsers went
ont in strike yesterday in three shops.
The strike WAS ordered by the consolidated
board of joint unions and all work was en-
tirely suspended. The trouble is princi-
rally over wages. There is every indica-
tion that the strike will spread.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-15
WASHINGTON NEWS.

Charges Against Balmaceda by the Chilean
Delegation.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14.-The Chilian con-
gressional envoys here have received advices
from Chill which they say confirm the state
ments heretofore made that President Bal
maceda had removed all the judges in the
country and had appointed other persons in
their places. The envoys say that this ao-
tion of Balmaceaa is in direct defiance of
the constitution of Chilli, which provides that
these judges shall be appointed for life and
shall be removed only after being found
guilty of misdemeanor.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-15

ruin the mill industry and throw thous-
ands of hands out OF employment.
Tho Vossichs Zeitung demands tom
porary free entry for all provisions
and tea, coffee and petroleum, and urges
the abolition of the prohibition Of Amsri-
can foods and Il reduction Of freight rates.
30 far the chancellor appears to be un-
ia ruMored that the Russian railway admin
istration refuses to give carriages for the
transportation of corn to the Germdn
frontier.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-15
Rates Compulsorily Reduced

ST. PETERSBURG Aug. H.-Freight rates
to distressed provinces have been compul-
sorily reduced. and the minister of the In
terior has been authorized to adopt any
steps he may deem expsdient to facilitate
the transmission of free wood from the
crown lands to be given to needy inhabit-
ants. Fifteen million roubles have been
devoted to extensive relief works and roads
and similar amount was granted for the
purchase of grain, both for food and for
sowing purposes.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-15
A settlement Obl,tcrNt.d.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, Aug. A.--A stage driver
brings information of tho destruction Of
tho little settlement of Campo, this county.
by cloud burst, on "Wednesday. Sew, II
houses were washed away and considerable
live stock was drowned, but there was no
loss of human life.