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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-09
PENSION ARREARAGES.
Several Thousand Soldiers Anxiaus I'd
Know if They Will lie Granted.

S0VGrhN IHuuAnnd NOIulefH AnNiaun To
Know if They Will he Granted.
WAsHtaaros. May a.A question of I'm
portanee TO several thousand soldiers who
lost IN arm or limb during tho lnte war haH
boon referred 10 the attorney general by
the surgoon-general of the army for an
opinion. 1t involves construction Of tho
act passed the Inst day OF the session
amending the law Of 1870 no aa to grant II
new limb or the communication value thereof
every three instead Of every five years. The
language of the new law ID such IN TO make
1t a toaa-up whether the three years' period
is TO commence from March 4. 1901 the
date of the passage OF the last nct. or Juna
IL, 1870, tho date of tho passage OF the first
act. Tho popular opinion among the officials
who have looked into the matter informally
is that the new law has u retroactive effect,
but no formal decision will bo made TO tha
secretary Of war until the attorney general
has rendered his views. There III areAt
anxiety among the beneliciaries to know
the effect of the new law, ns liz evident
from the hundreds of letters OF inquiry
being received by the surgeon general. rho
officials, however, say there ID no occasion
for hurry, for even if 1T should be decided
that the claimants are entitled to the NJ
rearages there will he no funds available
for the purpose until congress meets and
makes an appropriation. Only xl2J,OOO
was appropriated for providing limbs dur
ing the coming fiscal year. Should arrear-
ages be allowed it would require nt least
a million dollars To pay all tho claims.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-09
Peru Wants RecIDrucity.

WASHINGTON, May s.-Peru wants rsci-
procity with the United States. The new
minister, Mr.. Solar, ia now In New York.
but will come to Washington Is present his
credentials soon after President Harrison
returns. Though he comes az the regular
accredited minister, it is understood that
Solar is really on q special mission TO neRo-
tiate reciprocity arrangement with the
United States. Closer trade relations with
United States are important to Peru. II ID
the Only South American country besides
Brazil which produces sugar I'll large uugn-
titles, 80 it is important to Peru that ii
should secure lasting free market in the
United States. 1t has also growing ex-
port trade in hides. The products will
form the basis of concessions to be made TO
the United States. reciprocity arrange
ment between Peru and the United States
would be likely to give valuable privi-
leges to all citizens Of the United States
who are developing the mining and other
industries of that country.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-09
HARRIS
The Glothier.
St Louis Block, Main st.
One Price. Square Dealing
ST. Louis Block, Main St,
Where Will We BUy?

It is not such an easy matter to
decide, when one considers there
are upwards of a dozen stocks Of
clothing in Helena, and the un-
wary, or the customer not posted,
iss liable to drop into store
where their neighbor can buy
much cheaper, because they
question the price. All will agree
that a Business house that would
sell you a suit for $40 after an
effort to get SIS would rob you
of IS if you cid not ward them
off in stating these facts. We
appeal to the public: (which
most deserves your patronage,
the one price dealer, or the hovse
which would rob you if you
~~,l'ld allow it?''
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-09
Accident at Lexington.

LEXINGTON, May S.-The afternoon pleas
ure at the race track was sadly marred by
an unfortunate accident. In attempting to
cross the tracks after the second race and
place his horse at the iudges' stand, j. T.
McFadden was knocked down and kicked
in the head by The Kaiser. who was exer-
cising for the third race. He was carried
from the track in an unconscious condi-
tion, his skull having been fractured. He
will probably die.
Three years old and upward, seven fur
lones-Ed Leonard won, Gvmnast second,
Phantom third. Time, 1924.
Three years old and upward, six furlongs
Blue Maid won, Corrinne Kinney second,
J. T. third. Time, 1:1534.
Three years old and upward, one mile
Trust won, Miss Hawkins second, st. Rorka
third. Time, lao.
Two-year- old colts and fillies, five fur
longs-Faraday won. German second, Chap
erone third. Time, 1929.
Two-year-old maidens, nine-sixteenths of
mile-iwo Bits won, Kendera second,
Iris Chief third. Time, :5614.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-09
Able Seam en- Wanted

WASHINGTON, May s.-The navy departs
ment is still i'll sore straits to find able
bodied seamen enough to man our ships.
Nearly all recruited have been taken on,
and yet there are not enough men to 20
round. The Z. s. steamer Lancaster, in
California, is ready to go to China, but she
is short of her complement of men by at
least eighty men. The Miantonomah ID All
New York ready to go into commission, but
there are no sailors to man her. 1t liz said
at the navy department. that there must be
pro rata scaling down of the COMPLIMENTS
of all the ships, at least until congress-
meets and enlarges the force. The squad
ron now at Norfolk will be the first to feel
the reduction, and it is understood the
Chicago is to lose seventy and the Boston
and Atlanta sixty men each.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-09
A Catholic Memorial.

ROME, May S.-The memorial recently
presented to the pope in the name of all the
United States emigration committees, who
recently held a congress at Lucerne, begs
the pope's protection for 1000 to 100000
Catholics who annually emigrate. One
point urged is that national bishops should
be appointed for America to look nfter
emigrants from different nationalities,
as the petitioners assert that Irish
bishops in the United States only nominate
Irish priests who do not know the language
spoken by emigrants. The result of this is
that Catholic emigrants lose their religious
faith. AT the vatican no allusion is made
to this project. Some believe the carrying g
out of the plan would have dire results. II
would augment division among Catholics
now when the pope desires so earnestly
unity and concord.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-09
IN STRAITS.
Financial Concerns Embarrassed by Rus
sian and Portuguese Loans.

FINANCIAL Concerns Embarrassed by Rus
sian and Portuguese Loans.
LONDON, May S.-The known difficulties
Of severl Paris tinanciers who are heavily
loaded with Russian and Portuguese stocks
have induced bear raid ON these and other
speculative stocks. To-day the firm of
Messrs. Ephrussi, who for long time
were interested in Portuguese stocks, were
mentioned as among the firms in shaky
condition. 1t was stated that member Of
the firm had fled or committed suioid e.
The Ephrussi family are allied by marriage
with the Rothschilds, but in no way linked
in business with them. They headed syn
dictate in March, 1890, taking the
Portuguese loan of two million
pounds. 1t failed. and the house again
Joined the syndicate in taking new Por-
tugese loan, which is now subjected to Sc
we're bear attack. To-day orders from
scared provincial holders assisted the rapid
downward movement, which extended to
the London, Berlin and Frankfort ex-
changes. Towards the close tho fall was
arrested by extensive repurchases and it
was announced that the firms had obtained
assistance.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-09
TO WINDW ARD,
Harrison Casts an Anchor of Official Pat
ronage in Minnesota.


WASHINGTON, May IA most surprising
political secret came to light in Washing
ton to-day in an unexpected manner. Every
republican in Minnesota will be interested
in having it exploded. This secret was un-
Intentionally dropped by gentleman high
in the confidence of President Harrison,
and there can be no doubt as to its au-
thenticity. To this gentleman was casually
let drop the remark that it was generally
understood that Senator Davis had no in
iluence with the president IA greater mis-
take was never made,' he remarked en-
phatically, 'it is now generally understood
in my department that any requests Sena-
tor Davis makes on behalf of Minnesota
shall be promptly tcceeded to. You will
find this SO in every other government de-
partment.'
been in vogue, he replied: "A short time, a
ve!y short time" Guarded inquiries were
made in other departments, aud it was dis
covered that Senator Davis had within u
short time been appointed supreme dictator
for tho administration in Minnesota. All
this proves that some political prophets
have been mistaken in claiming that Gov.
Merriam had been elevated to this position.
1t is admitted, however, that Gov. Merriam
still wields considerable influence. prom
inent Minnesota office holder was asked if
he knew anything about the combination.
II do, bnt am not at liberty to say much
about it," he replied. 1.-The combine has
been made since the adjournment of CON
gress. The president was very angry mt
senator Washburn's course in the senate
Inst session. He learned later. too. that
Senator Washburn was mn out -andout
Blame man, and that he would do all he
could to secure tho Blaine delegation in
MINNESOTA at the next republican conven-
tion. He resolved to check him III some
way. and through his friends opened up ne
gotiatons with Senator Davis. Some prom
ises wers exacted of Senator Davis which
he refused until short time ago. My un-
derstanding of the combine is that Sena-
tor Davis is to have tho uss of tho admin
istration machine in Minnesota III the aid
of securing his re- election, in return for
which he IL to do his best for the Harrison
delegation next year.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-09
TOOK HIS OWN LIFE.
Death OF Louis schurbet by Suicide at
Muir.

Death OF Louis schnrbet by Suicide at
Muir.
LIVINGSTON, May s.--[special. l--On Thurs
dhy afternoon Sheriff Templeten received
Telegram from Muir from Herman Schu.
bert announcing that his father, Lous
Schubert, had been found dead in his
cabin nj that place, covered with blood.
Templeton left for the scene of the tragedy
last night and Coroner Moore, who resides
at Big Timber. was also notified and went
up on the morning train. Foul play WAS Mt
first strongly slspected, but investigation
proved the fact that Schubert had taken
his own life. He left note stating that he
was tired of life and wanted TO go to
heaven. The coroner's jury. empaneled by
DIR. Moore, brought in n verdict that Schn-
bert had shot himself with Ballard rifle
on Wednesday afternoon last. Schubert
was ranchman and had resided at Muir
three years.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-09
Another Philadelphia Bank.

PHILADELPHIA, May s.-The Spring Gar
den National bank closed its doors at IL
o. clock this morning. The bank was closed
by the order of National Bank Examiner
Drew. The following notice was posted on
the door by order of the comptroller of cur
rency: '''rhis bank is closed until
further notice." and is signed by W..
IL. Drew, national bank examiner.
The capital stock of the bank is 1850, 900,
fully paid in, and by the February state
ment the reserve fund amounted in round
figures to Sl50,00O. The banks line of de-
posits amounts to about S2,0o0,0O0 and the
city of PHILADELPHIA, which has $400,O0C
locked up in the broken keystone bank,
again suffers to the extent of $lA,000
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-09

BUTTE, May S.-tspecial. ALI the testi-
mony in the Salvante murder trial ia in,
and the case will be given to the jury to-
morrow. The defense attempted to prove
that the shooting was accidental and that
it occurred while the defendant was strug-
CLING with the deceased for the possession
of pistol belonging to the former, but
which was in the hands of the latter at the
time Of its explosion. Salvante was the
principal witness in the defense, though
several others testified to the bad reputa-
tion of the witnesses for the prosecution.
The verdict will probably be rendered to-
morrow.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-09
Fay Tenpleton Shut Out.

NEW YORK, May s.-Ihe will of Mrs.
Miriam A. Osborn, widow of Chas. Osborn,
stock broker, was filed for probate to-day.
She places all of her son Howell's share
safely out of the reach of any wife who has
been professional actress, or of any chill
dren of such marriage: seeks to establish
the "Mirlam A. Osborn Memorial Home AS
socation," and makes hequest to Yale
college OF Sl5o,0N for memorial to her
husband. Other charitable bequests are
made. Howell Osborn does not get dol
lar absolutely.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-09
Con vowed by n Warsllip.

SAN DIEGO, Cal, May SIN further talk
to-day the two deserters from the Etata re-
peated their assertion that the vessel was
conveyed north by the Chiian warship
Esmeralda and that the latter vessel is
whiting for her off Cape San Lucas. 1t was
deemed unwise for the Eslnel aida
to come further north, but one
hundred of her crew fully armed
were put in the hold of the Etata prepa ed
for any emergency. The captain of the
Esmeralda also came on board and was
the real commander, Mauzeum beng
simply a navigator. The men say food is
very short with the insurgent naval vessels
and one of the principal reasons Of the
Etata's visit was to get provisions as we'll
as certain stores of arms and ammunition.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-09
Business Suits.

The rage for black continues,
and is greater than it was last
year. We meet it wi h the
largest stock in the city, no
doubt. We show them in Thib-
cts, Cheviots, Flannels, Serges
and Cerkscrews. The prevail
ing style is sack, and one of the
handsomest suits that is shown
this year is our 1906, a serpentine
Vale Cheviot, bound and patch
pockets, that will be a seller or
we miss our guess.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-09
business Not Kent I'm.

WASHINGTON, May S.-There is vast ac-
cumulation of business requiring attention
from the state department just now and
Secretary Blaine will probably be very
busy man during the summer. Recent
events III the Chllian situation have added
complexity to the affairs and there il now a
long docket of unsolved diplomatic prob
lens, as follows:' Italian and Bering sea
foundland fisheries. negotiations of tho
Chi!ian troubles. the Spanish agreement.
the Venezuelan treaty, the Haytian coalinr
station, refusal Of China to receive our
minister, trouble over the failure Of the
consul at Victoria to toast the queen and
quite number of minor matters. including
the CLAIM of the Barrundia family.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-09
The Transit of Mercurv

WASHINGTON, May s.-General instruc-
tions to observers respecting the transit OF
Mercury Saturday have been issued from
the naval observatory as follows: The Mt.
tention of astronomical observers In in-
vited to the transit of of Mercury over tho
disc of the sun, which will OCCUR MAY D.
1891, and be partly visible throughout the
United States. It's accurate observation i'd
Of great Importance. Every effort should
therefore be made to have 1t carefully OBJ
served by all who have the necessary equip
ment. The naval observatory will be glad
to receive observations of the transit from
as many stations as possible.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-09
Collapse of Dakota Concern.

ST. PAUL, May s.-A Pioneer Press
special from Aberdeen, S. D., says the
Western Farm Mortgage company, one of
Oldest loaninp companies in that vicinity,
has assigned to its secretary and treasurer
j. l.. Brown, of Aberdeen The
compay's authoriz capital is
$25O,O0O, over S236,00O of which
was paid in. President Wilson said: Our
assets are greater than our liabilities, and
every dollar will be paid. We guaranteed
the mortgage holders their interest, and
have been advancing money for the last two
years. Everything has been kept up until
the irst of the coming month, but we can
not do it any longer.'
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-09
On the Benninp'S Track.

WASHINGTON, May S.-Three-quarters of
e-L'Intriguante won, Fearless Sec
ond, Costa Rica third. Time, 1:i51a.
One mile-King Solomon won, Asben Sec
ond. Vintage Filly third. Time, 1:45.
Five-eighths of mile-Recess won,
Kingdom second, Theirs l.. third. Time,
1:03l4.
Heats. tive-eighths of n mile Fitz Lee
won, Van Buren, second, Gyda third. Time,
1:O21s. Second heat-Fitz Lee won, Gyda
second, Rustic third. Time, 1:02la.
Delaware second. Evangeline third. Time,
2.d1
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-09
Recinninr of the End.

MrrwAuKEE, May s.-A settlement of the
strike has been effected, and
this is probably the beginning of the end of
trouble in the building trade. Contractors
and stonecutters mutually agreed to rocog
uize tho organizations of each other i'll the
adjustment OF disputes, and journeymen
will work with men III other trades, no mat
ter whethev ttey are union or non-u union
mon. Wages of competent journeymen arc
fixed at - per day.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-09
Racing at Nashville.

NASHVILLE, MAY s.-Three years old and
upward, six furlongs-Gov. Ross won, Lin
lithgow second, Comedy third. Time, l:16.
Three -year-olds, seven furlongs-Too
Sweet won, Bob l.. second, Maud b. third.
Time, l29l4.
Three years old and upward, one mile
and seventy yards-Milt Young won, Blue
Veil second. Bankrupt third. Time, 1:47.
Two-year-olds. five furlongs-Huron won,
Tom Paxton second. Boston De third
Time, LOS.
Two-year-olds, five furlongs-Zantippa
won Maggie Lebus second. Henry Jenkins
third. Time, 1:O3&
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-09
Rudini ON Another Tack.

ROME. May s.-The Italia says the ILnl-
ian government is about to address cir
cular to European powers submitting the
conduct of the United States government
in the New Orleans affair to their iudg-
ment. Italy will thus be the initiator of an
international agreement to compel the
United tates to find means to guarantee
the protection of foreign subjects.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-09
Southern Baptisss In Session.

B1RM1NaHAM Ala, May s.--The forty
sixth annual session of the southern Bap-
tist convention Eegan here to-day. Rev.
l.. 4. Calls. of Illinois, read the report of
the executive board. 1t outlined Il grand
scheme of education which the society de-
vlsed and put in operation during the three
years Of its existence The first idea WAS
grand university resting on colleges and
schools below, and this has been realized Ill
Chicago University. Reports showed u
total increase in educational funus secured
by the society of g., ,4l5, 900.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-09
From Henyeu To Texas,

VICTORIA Tex, May s.A large meteor
passed over this section last evening, oaus
the northeast and WAS seen or heard all
along the line of railway from Rosenberg
To Golind, II distance of about l20 miles.
About the time 1t reached this vicinity it
exploded with "A tremendous report.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-09
Costa RieM Accents,

WASHINGTON, May s.--A cablegrarh To-
ceived at the latin departments Of tho
Worlds Columbian exposition from ST.
Schriyen, commissioner to Central Amerien,
is as follows: Costa Rica has given nssur
ances of hearty cooperation. The govern
ment will erect it's own buildings Mt Chi
caso and appoint five commissioners. The
National museum of Costa Rica will send 4
ynluabln eNhiblt.'
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-09
Denounced X II utSbOrd'S Bill,

ST. JOINS N. F., May s.--The assembly
met last night and discussed Lord knuts-
ford's coercion bill at length, and, amid
much excitement, finally adopted resolu-
tion denunciatory of the action proposed
to be taken by the British parliament, The
popnlace is considerably exercised over the
affair and entirely in sympathy with the
action of the assembly.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-09
Secretary OF Public Health.

WASHINGTON, May S.--fhe American Mod
ical association elected Dr, IL. VMnry. of
boston, president. Tho committee nps
pointed to petition congress- to create u cab
met officer To bo called tho secretary ~
public haalth, made n report, setting forth
the reasons why such officer should bs Ap-
poinlsl. aal
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-09
Attached Ron Rntiev

LowElL, Mass, May s.--The Prescott
National bank has placed an attachment on
the property of Gen. Butler for $4,000 A
money consideration was given about four
years ago on n personal note, which tho
bank discounted. When the note fell due
il WAS not paid for some reason not at pres-
ent expiainable.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-09
One Hundred ThOuSnnl Ont

BRussrls, May s.-Miners and others to
the number of about 100000, now ON strike
for fewer hours of labor and for electoral
reform, have, through their central organ
ization, demanded that the dock laborers
ut Antwerp boycott coal laden on steam amers
expected to arrive at that port soon.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-09
They were not Mobbed.

BosroN, May s,--A cablesram has been
received from the American consulate in
Florence ut the Office of w. W. jacques.
this city, stating that tho reported mob
hing WAS not so serious MS at tirst supposed.
jacques and family we're out riding. aud
happening to drive through street where
arrests were being made, were hit by stones
thrown ut the arrestiug part~~
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-09
Paid Dlvide1 .,s Out of Capital Stock.

NAsnu, N. H., May S.-At meeting of
the stockholders of the Bay state Shoe
Fastening company yesterday serious
charges We're made against the manage
ment of the officers ousted from their po-
sitlons. For three years the company paid
ten per cent. dividends but it is alleged
recent exami nation of tho books of the con-
Germ shows that everv cent of it came out
of the capital stock. These books show
over 100000 spent. Of which no trace can
be found of Sl47 900.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-09
Steadily Rising at Albuqueraue.

ALBUQUERQUE, N. NJ, May s--The river
here is steadily raising, and broken ont in
some places above the city, but without do.
ing any damage of any account. Substan-
tial dykes are being put ut all dangerous
spots. The bridge across the Rio Grande
at this point has been rendered imrassable
by the washing away of the west end
Lowlands below the city and at lsleta are
submerged, but no lives are reported lost,
and the damage is comparatively small.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-09
Fire on All sides.

GRAvENuuRsr, Ont, May S.--Fioroe fires
are raging on both sides of the town,
though every effort Is being made
to check their progress. Lumber ya,d ut
Tasket's Switch. containing two mIlion
feet OF lumber and eight bonded cars, are
burning
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-09
a Train Enculfed.

RoME. May s.--A terrible disaster oc-
cured to-day at Allerona, in the p,ovlnce
of Ambria. While quarry train on which
were many workmen, was at Allerona
sudden flood occurred in the river and
rushing water sweeping over it's banks en-
quilted the train and ali its occupants.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-09
The Dtaeen WAS tjmDtre,

WAsulNaroN, May s.--'l'he queen regent
of Spain, having been appointed umpire In
tho dispute between Colombia and
Venezuela over the boundary limo between
those republics, has rendered IL decision in
favor OF Colombia. 1t gives Colombia tho
whole of Goaioro, San Faustino and AraagA
territories.