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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-28

and they denounced it IA q vile OF the
evil ono. One set OF church members
found that their souls were reasonably
safe, il they did not whirl them around
in the may waltz, but gently Joyce
them in a square dance" Another set
lifted up their hands in holy horror, and
wondered what the world and the
church we're coming to. Cards with
one device upon them were good, godly
and churchly; the same cards a little
changed in the markings we're the devils
books, and showed the way to everlast-
ing bonfire. 1t was absurd 10 pretend
that any real principle underlay distinc-
tions such as these, and their dissolu-
ton depended only on the growth OF
the risible muscles.
We congratulate the assembly on tax
ing the only wise course open to them.
To some people that may appear to
work su~pererogation, but the doubters
are ignorant of the vast capabilities OF
some church courts in the direction OF
Observation-Disclosures and perversity. The
committee appointed to report on the
subject strongly opposed certain forms
of amusement, among them theater go
ing, card playing and dancing. Not,
however, that they entertain any belief
that these pastimes were wrong in
themselves, but because their accesso-
RES and surroundings we're generally OF
degrading nature. Well, the committee
is entitled to it's own opinions and its
own company. 1t may have been the
committees experience that it could not
play cards or dance without seeking
immoral surroundings for the accom-
plishment of its purpose. That may be
a popularity Of Presbyterian member
ship, but it does not affect the general
public. But when the committee pro-
posed to discipline church members who
dared to think otherwise than it did the
assembly rose in it's common sense and
the committees appendix was downed.
1t was well done. In all such matters
the day has gone by for the settlement
of conflicting views by the strong arm
OF authority. The church is perfectly
at liberty to indicate it's disapproval OF
what it believes to be immoral and de-
grading. 1t cannot in consistency do
less, but having done so, it's duty is &C
complished. The decision of questions
of practical duty is purely a problem for
the individual conscience.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-28
WORLDLY ADJUSTMENTS.

Presbyterian interest in the doings of
the recent general assembly centered
for the most part around the figure of
DR.. Briggs and the question of revision
of the creed. However important these
proceedings might seem to the purely
sectarian eye, in popular estimation they
ought to be outranked by the discussion
and deliverance of the fathers of the
church on the question of worldly
amusements. 1t was a f%avorite asser-
ton of Matthew Arnold's that conduct
constituted t~hree-fourths of life, and in
that case the subject of worldly amuse-
ments ought to prove OF wide interest to
many outside the Presbyterian fold. For
there are few, if any, of us SO old or SO
misanthropic that we do not feel at
times the need of amusement. "All
work and no play"-the rest of the adage
is too familiar to need repetition. We
Bhrewdly suspect that the wit who de
clared that life would be very tolerable
but for its amusements was content to
sacrifice his sense of truth to his appre-
citation Of epigrammatic point.
The subject is not a new one. 1t has
appeared time and again before church
courts in various phases and various
countries. The treatment it has re-
ceived and the opinion it has developed
have been as Kaleidoscope as the cen
turies themselves. There was a time
when the church took hold of the ex-
rap,n nrI IF 3hn ,,,nct;o, ,,I luzl.a fl
backs of recalcitrants with the other.
All amusements were forbidden. They
were all injurious to the spiritual life,
and communication was the terrible
penalty of disobedience. But the march
of thought killed the communication
spook, and change of standpoint was
absolutely necessary. Rather ungrace-
fully, church authority was induced to
tolerate-some forms of amusement, while
1t continued TO hold the ban of it's heavy
displeasure over others. In the very
nature OF human things, that process
was bound to be a failure. The conyen,
tional patchwork that resulted was Of
the most motley description, craziel
than the c~raziest quilt ever devised b,
misbegotten ingenuity. 1t was not onl,
that the practice of different countrle,
differed widely. Distance might hav'
lent liberation to such a discrepancy a
that, but even in ~neighboring communi
ties consistency was utterly outraged
Pious ladies met and dlsported them
selves with a stick and a ball on som
green lawn. They called il croque
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-28
90 just as you have seen frogs In tn
swamps In Virginia do" explains he

90 just as you have aeen frogs IN the
swamps in Virginia do" explains her
would-be instructor.
II can't get my feet mp" she calculates.
II will take hold Of tho back Of your
suit, as a cat seizes her kitten, and whom
say go you begin kicking and padding,
and in that way you will soon learn to
swim."
At the word Ego" she begins plunHine,
comes to the surface, opens her mouth and
swallows, rs 1t seems to her, a full gallon of
the aqueous fluid, then throwing her arms
about his neck gasps, take me ont"
"You are getting on swimminRly,' he
assures her, and urges her to make another
attempt, which she does, but the failure is
as ignominious as its predecessor, n she
declares she ia ready to get nut. "You
must stand under the cold spray first and
let me turn tho water on" says John, "then
you will not take cold" Presuming that is
a part Of the regular programme she steps
under the spray. A convNlsive shudder
passes through her frame mi with an OK
clamation hat would have done credit to
an Apache warrior she PUSHES up the steps
and ia again at room No. s. WE:u next l
saw her she was rosy from the bath and ex-
element and although the CURL was rome
out of her bang she had lost lone of her
loneliness.
Nv
Judge Dewitt, Of the supreme court, told
mt a few days ago of a talk he had with
"Mac,' the ianitor at the court house.
'Mac'' has heard of the judges great skill
with the rod and line in whipping trout
streams. One day he told the judge he
would give him a fine lot of erubs for bait
the next time he went fishing.
II don use bait, Mao"
A how kin 70 catch thim?" ~,
"Why / just have a little feather on the
hook and l skim it over the water until
they bite"
"Phat q powerful coax ye moust have,
judge"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-28

The esteemed Journal thinks il
strange we should oppose holding the
democratic national convention south
of Mason and Dixon's line. There is
nothing strange about that. We know
the republican party Of old. 1t is a sec
tional party; it has succeeded in Great
ing prejudices mountain-high against
the people who live on one side of that
imaginary line and that would be a fool
ish party that did not take cognizance
of the fact.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-28

The Industrious housewives of Ohio
who might otherwise be in favor OF
handsome Mr.. Mckinley for governor
because his bill reduces the price OF
sugar will hardly be in favor of the tax
eater when they hear that on account
of the Mckinley bill the manufacturers
of fruit jars have found it necessary tc
make a decided advance in prices. Pre-
serves in Ohio will be as high as ever
this year.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-28

THE utility of the invention by which
fac SMILES Of handwriting may be sent
over electric wires is as yet to be estab-
lished. At present it seems to be a
scheme that might work in the interest
of forgery, but perhaps ingenious invent
ors will find a commercial use for it.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-28
HELENA, MONT, JUNE %. 1891.

E-Montanians abroad will always find THk
DAIlY INDEPENDENT on file at their favorite
hotels: Fifth Avenue and Metropolitan. New
York; West. Minneapolis; Baldwin and Palace,
San Francisco; McBcrmott, Butte; Leland Hotel,
Springfield. LII.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-28
Troop A, !!

Troop A, Attention!
Members of troop A, N. G. NJ, are hereby
to report at the arsenal, Sunday
afternoon, June %, at three o'clock, in
fatigue uniform. Very important that all
be present. No excuses. BY order of
VIM. ZAsTRow, Captain.
Attest: +. X. OSBORNE. First Sergeant.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-28
Fourth of July Rates.

As usual the Union Pacific will sell tickets
from all stations to neighboring cities at
one and one-tifth fare for the found trip
Call on or write to me for particulars.
II. o. WILSON,
Agent Union Pacific System.
% North Main Street.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-28
Fireworks.

A complete line of fireworks for public
and private displays at lowest prices, whole
sale or retail. LINDSAY g. Co., LTD.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-28
J.. MCCONNELL,
w. Architect and Superintendent.
Rooms % and 81. third floor Montana National
Bank building.

Prompt.attention given to orders from clionts
81 home or abroad. ny strict attention to basi-
NESS l hope TO retain the patronage of old clients
And merit the confidence Of any and all who
superintendent Of the construction Of buildings.
Plane, details and specifications gotten ont for
en!ldinEs OF Any description Oh tio shortest no.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-28

Petermann's Juvenile Orchestra, assisted
by his other pupils, at Ming's Opera House,
July z.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-11-13
Cabinet Complications in Chilli.

NEW YORK, Nov. 12.-The Herdld's Val
paraiso cable says: The complications
that have arisen in the provisional govern
ment of Chill on account of the resignation
of Minister of the Interior Irrazuhal, and
Minister of the Agriculture Walker
Martinez, seem in q fair way of being
Strengthened out. AS / cabled YOU
yesterday, they surrendered their
officers because the dominent Liberal party
failed to elect Conservative councillors
of state as, 1t is alleged, they had agreed to
do. 1t is now reported two members of the
council of state are ready to resign rather
than cause any political Ill feeling. If this
action is taken it will create vacanies il
the council for two Conservatives. 1t is
expected in view of the concession made to
their party, Irrazuhal and Walker Marti-
nez will resume their portfolios.
The name of the doctor whose services
as surgeon-general in the iunta's army
have been rewarded by President elect
Jorge NIontt is Olof Page, not Paz az
cabled yesterday.
4 report has Just reached here from San
tiago that Pedro V. Gandarillas has shot
aud killed himself at his hiding place On g
farm in the mountains in the vicinity of tia
capital. He was Balmaceda's minister OF
agriculture in the first cabinet formed
by the dictator. The cause Of
the suicide was the fear of perss
cution on the part of the junta. HI
did not dare to stand trial. The military
tribunal to-day sentenced ten of the Off
GERS of the Balmaceda army to banishmen
from Chilli for five years and day, an(
disbars them from holding any office il
this country.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-11-13
Affairs Not Peaceful In Brazil.

LONDON, Nov. 12.-Following close upon
the sweeping denials made by the Brazilian
foreign minister, which assert tranquility
prevails throughout Brazil with the excep-
ton of some local trouble in Rio Grande
do Sui, comes dispatch from Rio de
Janeiro which shows the state of affairs Is
not so peaceful as tie foreign minister's
dispatch indicates. AS evidence of the
truth OF the reports that everything in the
political situation in Brazil points to a
revolution against the dictator, the dis
patch says that General Fernandez, who is
SAID TO be one Of the principal leaders in
the revolutionary movement, has been ar
rested by the dictator's order and lodged
In prison. The dispatch says discomfort is
spreading among the troops and that the
garrisons stationed at several places, num-
berlng in all about 1000 men, have de-
clared against Da Fonsece
The Sandiago correspondent of the Times
says further edvices received from Rio
Grande Go Sui are to the effect that the
garrison at San Gabriel and Pave have
also revolted against the dictatorship OF
tonseca. The the chief members of the
opposition are Viscount Peolotas, Baron
Juguy and Generals Astrogildo and
Tavares. The garrison at Santa
Ana and Hagurarao and the
crews of four gunboats, however,
have declared their readiness to support
the cause of General Fonseca, who is re-
ported to be sending two ironclads, three
transports and large number of troops to
the assistance of Senior Castillo, gov
ernor of Rio Grande do Sui, who has re-
NAMED faithful to the dictator A late tel
egram says in Rio Grande do Sui the OPP
position to Fonseca is triumphing almost
wholly throughout the province without
serious fighting. Viscount Peolotas, Baron
Jugsy and Generals Astrogildo and
Tavares command, it is under
stood, an army of 5000 men,
infantry, cavalry and artillery, and expect
the arrival Of gunboat in command ef men
favorable to their cause. They also hope
for the adhesion to their cause of Castillo,
governor of Rio Grande do Sui, until now
an adherent of Fonseca Castillo DOS
sesses great local influence
Fonseca's expedition sent against the
Rio Grande seceders has not yet arrived in
that province.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-11-13
DR.. c. s. Smiths Sensational Career

OLYMPIA, Wash, Nov. 12.-The death of
DR.. @. S. Smith has brought to light SEN
sational developments in his career. He
came to this city from Llano, Texas, where
for seventeen years he was prominent
physician. Among his effects was found a
statement that his name was not Smith but
S. G. Thompson, and that he was county
treasurer of Decatur county, Ia, in 1872.
While acting in this capacity he defaulted
in large sum and fed. His family
mourned him as dead. In his will he be-
queathed half of his estate, worth about $50,
600, to his wife ana children; the other half
is to go to the sureties on his bond as treas
urer He was about sixty five years OF age
and was well esteemed. He says in bis
statement his shortage was due to too much
confidence in protested friends, but that ii
was not nearly as large as represented by
the papers after he fed
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-11-13
Thinks Egan Ought to be Recalled.

New YORK, Nov. 12.-Among the pas
sengers on the City of Para to- day from
Panama, was G. A. Sweat, railroad en-
gineer, who has passed the last two years
in Chilli. He dosn't think there is any
chance of the Baltimore incident resulting
in serious trouble, and said: LET Minister
Egan be recalled, and l believe the war talk
will subside.''
Max Loewenstein also arrived on the
City of Para He was Balmacedist. He
was one of the refugees sheltered on the
Baltimore. He is an English subject. He
speaks in terms Of the highest praise
of Captain Schley and his &C
tions, and added: 81 am not in
clined to criticise Minister Egan;
think he is being very greatly misrepre-
sented by some of his own countrymen. 1t
is not true that he is hated in Chilli There
was little feeling against him, but 1 do
not think 1t exists any more"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-11-13
TEX. NICHOLS HELD.
The Slayer of Howard Tanner
Held Without Bonds.
Deputy Marshal Armstrong Starts From
Beaver With Him for the Pen-His-
tory Of the Case.

BEAVER, Nov. 12.-[Special telegram to
TEX" the man who shot Howard Tanner
with fatal results at sheep ranch, twelve
miles east of Circleville, Piute county,
on the 5th instant, was taken to the pen
today by Deputy Marshal Armstrong, to
await the action of the grand jury.
From the statement of witnesses it seems
that Nichols and Tanner, with about a
dozen other men, were at Whittaker's
sheep camp, near Circleville, engaged in
dipping sheep, and that after supper on the
day in question the two men engaged in
a game of cards At the conclusion of two
games, resulting in each winning an equal
amount of stakes, they desisted from play
ing and Tanner commenced in somewhat of
a playful manner TO banter his opponent
with not having won anything. Finally,
In apparent evaporation, TEX" pulled
out his pistol and holding it out at arms
length exclaimed That's a peace-maker
and it never misses fire." whereupon Tan
ner, who also had a pistol in his belt, ex-
claimed, ''Do you mean that for me!' Tex
replied by instantly leveling his pistol at
Tanners body and shooting him. The other
men at once disarmed Tex and after send
ing a man out on horseback for a surgeon,
brought Nichols and the wounded man
man both in on wagon to Circlevile, ar
irving there shortly after midnight 1t was
fully noon two days following the shooting
before DR.. Steiner, of Marysville, arrived
to attend the wounded man, but although
the surgical services rendered were of the
most efficient character, they proved of no
avail, the unfortunate man lingering in the
utmost agony until Monday morning, when
death put an end to his Sufferings. At the
request of the relatives of the unfortunate
man, DR.. Steiner, assisted by Mr.. E. w.
Thompson, jr., of Beaver held a post
norton examination and at the conclusion
gave 1t as his opinion, on which he based an
affidavit, that the deceased came to his death
by peritonitis, superinduced by gunshot
wound two inches below and one inch to
the left of the navel. There being several
actual witnesses to the shooting an inquest
was considered unnecessary and Nichols
was given preliminary examination be-
fore Justice Wiley and at it's conclusion
promptly held without bail to await the
action of the grand jury.
The deceased was the son of Sidney and
Rachel Tanner, of this city, and the
brother-in-law of the we'll known Salt
Lake attorney, Barlow Ferguson. He was
about 25 years of age and was a well con-
Quoted young man while Nichols is a
somewhat irresponsible and eccentric indi-
vidual who for several years past has been
following the vocation of a sheep herder in
this and neighboring counties. Mrs.
Rachel Tanner, the neither of the unfortu-
nate victim of the shooting, was promptly
summoned from Shaler where she was
staying with her daughter and arrived Just
in time to soothe as far as possible the last
moments of her dying boy.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-11-13
Rio GRANDE DO sui
The Revolt Against Da F0nseca
Continues to Spread.
THE INSURGENT RANKS GROWING
The Dictator Has the Army and Navy-The
Germans Are Strong Nati0nalists- Bahia
Preparing for independence.

New YORK, Nov. 12.-The HerdId'S Val
paraiso cable says; The latest advices
from Rio Grande do Sui. in Brazil, are to
the effect that the revolt against Fonsecs
continues to spread. The insurgents ranks
are increasing in size hourly and the rebels
are showing great boldness. One band
fully armed attacked and captured the
town of Santa Ana. Yugararon, Santa Vic
terra and Porto Aleoro are said to be the only
towns that support the dictatorship All
the others in Rio Grande do Sui are said
to have espoused the sice of the rebels.
The revolutionists are reported to have
raised a large body of volunteer troops.
The plans of the insurgents are not yet
fully understood, but it is said they will
lose no time In attacking towns which re-
main true tc the dictator. Their object
seems to be TO gain possession
of these places before the arrival of the
gunboats, monitors and transports which
tonseca has sent to quell the insurrectior.
The $4,000 Germans in the state are said to
be among the warmest partisans of Fon-
SEGA. A goodly proportion of them have
served in the German army. There are
some 5000 Brazilian soldiers id Rio Grande
do Sui. They form nearly one-half of all
the government forces.
The spirit of discomfort has often mani
tested self in their ranks. Visiones de
Poletas, who is said to be one of the chiefs
of the revoluuonists, is eighty-two years
old and former governor of Rio
Grande do Sol. He succeeded Mar
tlnez He was warm friend of
Martinez. and this fact becoming known
to the new government he was
ousted from Office and Marshal de Frota
appointed in his place. He also was a
friend Of Martinez, and was succeeded by
the present governor Castella, whose log
atty TO Fonseca does not appear to be in the
least questioned
1t is reported tonight the states of
Bahia and Pernambuco, as we'll as Rio
Grande do Sui intend to declare their indie
ueudencA
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-11-13
Fonseea to be Made Life Dictator.

Rio DE JANEIRo, Nov. 12.-Reports were
current in the city to day to tie effect that
the army and navy forces were making
preparations to proclaim Fonseca life die
trtor of Brazil. The government is secur-
ing full complement of men for the war
ships by means of impressment. The press
gang is actively engaged in the work OF
bouncing upon and forcibly conveying to
ships all eligible men whom they think
would make desirable members of a crew
A number rof officers have started from
Rio Grande do Sui, at which place it is re-
ported those who have taken part in the
revolutionary movement against the dicta-
tor are now completely under the control
of the government.