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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-23
Greenhouses Burned.

IsL1p. l.. l., March 22.-Eleven large
greenhouses belonging to the celebrated
Idle Hour farm of VIM. Vanderbilt, burned
yesterday. The loss is estimated at about
100000. Only few plants and ferns
were saved. These greenhouses contained
MANY plants and ferns, some of them 200
years old. The celebrated rose house was
also included in the loss, and is said to
have contained the finest specimens of
roses in the country.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-23
HALL AND FITZSIMMONS.
The Australian Can secure Zig Backing to
Fight the Cham piOn.

Fight the Champ piOn.
BALTIMORE, March 22.-William Muldoon,
who arrived from San Francisco with Jake
Kilrain last night, will tomorrow publish a
challenge to Fitzsimmons, the present
middieweight champion of the world, to
fight Jim Hall, the Australian middle
weight. Muldoon says lie is authorized by
Joe Thompson and Joe Harris. the Aus
tralian book makers, to back Hall for from
$4,000 to $2S,CO0. Fitzsimmons is now in
this city and said tonight that he would
probably accept. purse of $4,000 for
the fight has been offered by the San An
tonic. Texas, club.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-23
Casey.s Murderer Indicted.

DEADwooD, March 22.-The United States
grand jury has found an indistmert against
the Sioux Indian, Plenty Horse, for the
murder of Lieutenant Casey during the
recent uprising. H. c. Thompson, inter-
prefer at the Fort, and the two Cheyenne
Indians that are witnesses against the
murderer of Lieutenant Casey, are sum-
moned to appear at Deadwood on April u.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-23
Sec Little Prospect Of a Fight.

CHICAGO, March 22.-The prospect of q
fight between Hall and Fitzsimmons, iudg-
ing by the indications here, appears to be
dim. The dispatch from Halls hackers in
timated that Fitzsimmon's forfeit posted
here would have been covered by last
Wednesday. Up to tonight, however,
nothing further had been heard from Hall
or his hackers.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-23
Too Much Weight ON the Floor.

SALT LAKE, March 22.-What was almost
pahic happened tonight i'll st. Paul's
Episcopal church. Rector Lane was to
preach to newspaper nlen aud tho house
was packed by the fraternity and their
friends. The audience had just been seat
ed when the floor gave way, almos1 result.
ing in panic and injuring number of
persons. None, however, were seriously
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-23
-F-~--"- - - -
Woodruir's Little Shortage.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, March 22.--The com.
mittee which has been investigating the
shortage of ex-Treasurer Woodruff have
finally completed their labors. The total
amount including state and school scrip. to
be explained and accounted for is $780,
71HS3.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-23
Business of the Banks.

BosToN, March 22.-The clearings of the
banks of the principal cities of the United
States and Canada during the past week
vert 81 1,032, ,42s 66O, decrease of 90 per
cent. compared with the corresponding
week of last yeur.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-23
Gen. JoItnston's Funeral.

WASHINGTON, March 22.-The funeral ser
vices over the remains of Gen. Joseph L.
Johnston will be held at st. Johns Episco-
pal church on Tuesday morning at II
o'clock. The intermefit will be in Green
Mount cemetery, Baltimore.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-23
Hundley Guilty of Mansluuwhtcr.

Huron, s. ID. March 22.-The jury in the
Hundley murder case to-day returned a
verdict of manslaughter in the first degree
against Fred Hundley, who killed his
father last June. uundley was the leading
democratic editor of the state and chair
man of the state committees.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-23
Tho Grcen-Eycd Monster and t,

Tho Grcem-Eyed Monster and tho Knife.
CLEVELAND. March 22.-Georgo Harris, a
farmer living near Caldwell, last evening
cut his wile's throat with II butcher knife
while she was preparing supper and then
attempted suicide. Mrs. Harris ia dead and
the husband cannot recover. The cause
was jealousy.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-23
Another Horror Narrowlx Averted. |. K.,a

MONTREAL, March PIN fire this
afternoon al the Longuepoint Asylum, four
men were cut off from all escape in the
fourth story. They leaped from the win
dow. One was killed and the others seri-
ously injured. The institution narrowly
escaped another such disaster as overlook
it last spring when 81 lives were lost.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-23
A 8 liver Bullion Clearing House.

LONDON, March 22.-The London Produce
Clearing House company will begin to-
morrow system of registration of con-
tracts for the future delivery business in
silver. The company undertakes the stor-
age of silver in it's vaults. issuing warrants
against tho metal. A deposit of eighty
pounds sterling per 10000 ounces Is ie-
uuired. -
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-23
Theodore Thomas to Direct the Mus.,

CHIcAao. March 22.--Theodore Thomas,
who arrives in Chicago tomorrow, will
probably be asked to accept the position Of
musical director Of the Worlds fair. This
has been recommended by the joint com.
mittee Oh ceremonies and recommendation
and il regarded with favor by the exposi-
rion directors. Prof. William l.. Tomlns
will be choral director.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-23
viii Fight Anything at 1876 or 14o.

Will Fight Anything at 1876 or 14O.
MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi, March 22.-Charles
Kemmic's hackers have deposited $500 in
forfeits with the Twin City Athletic club
for Kimmic to fight Ryan at 140, or Kerri-
rigan at 135, give or take two pounds.
These two men are preferred. but all other
140 and 1876 pound men are embraced in the
challenge,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-23
The French Railways win Lose.

PARIS March 2.-The Banque de Paris
is negotiating a loan for China. Minister
Roche has directed the railway companies
to stop granting reduced through rates
from foreign countries. This order will
lead to the diversion of through traffic from
the French railways: yet the ministry was
obliged to give way to the protection
clamor.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-23
Carter Challenges schaefer.

CHICAGO, March 22.-Eugene Carter to-
night issued a challenge to Jacob Schaefer
for fourteen-inch balk line billiard match
for $500 side and the championship of
the world. Garter has posted a forfeit of
$3.50.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-23
.Annther Actor Conc.

CINcINNArt, March 22.--Johnny Mackey,
the actor. died of pneumonia at the Burnett
house Tonight. lie had been i'll only few
days.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-23
Engineer and Fireman Killed.

RosEpAI.E, Miss, March 22.- A wreck oc-
CURED tonight on the Valley road near
here. The engineer and the fireman were
both killed. No passengers were hurt.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-23
Bombarded by Insurgents.

BuENos AYREs, March pa report comes
from Chillan sources that Antofagasta is
being bombarded by insurgents.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-23
-THE-
J. SteiiDInetz JcWe[ry
Co.,
LEADING JEWELLERS,
Helena, Mont.

IT N. B.-Finest Watch repair
ing in the northwest. Jewelry
made 10 order and repaired
Diamond setting and engraving
original and artistic. A mai
order department. Write for a
ring gauge to order just the fit
with
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-23
The VacherOn Watch

None other so good for the
money; properly and scientific
ally nxoportioned; made by a
firm first Incorporated in 1910;
they embody the best practical
knowledge of any watch in the
world. In a certain bank in
Helena there are two carried by
gentlemen to whom we sold. Be-
side them is another one, carried
by gentleman who has inherited
it; gold, key-winder, made
probably fifty years ago; cases
nearly worn out, but the move.
ment still faithful, sstlcking"
testimonial to the excellence o.
the Vacheron watch in all de-
cades. We challenge anyone te
produce bad one. See us
about them.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-12-22
The Worlds Fair,

whether you intend to VISIT the Worlds Fair n
Chicago in 1893 not you will want history Of n
from the beginning. Such . history 10 beiuR
maGnihc entity presented by
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-12-22

LIVERY one In need Of information on the subject
~ OF advertising will do well to obtain copy of
q Book for Advertisers, 36S pages price one dol.
lar. Mailed. postage paid, on receipt OF price.
Contains q careful compilation from the American
Newspaper Directory of all the best papers and
class journals; gives the circulation rating of
every one. and good deal Of information about
rates and other matters pertaining to the business
OF advertising. Address ROWELL'S ADVERTIS-
ING BUREAU. 10 Spruce St., N. Y.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-12-22
THE DOLLAR COLUMN

advertisements not exceeding an inch Tor ten
.tnes of small type) In length will be inserted in
this column for one dollar per week, fifty cents
the frst insertion and twenty Ave cents each ad.
ditional naltnsertion-payable in advance
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-12-22

MEND loc. to AGENTS RECORD, Box a., Atlanta,
\ ! ia, and have your name and address insert
\ ed. The result will be . surprising amount
Y OF mail matter, samples of goods, offers Of
u valuable agencies, etc. You get the paper
~ with your name and address printed in it for
only ten cents; mos. 25c.; / year Too.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-12-22
Bows MAY be Had

(And sometimes girls for ordinary service at
wages or upon indenture, to work, attend school,
and be brought up somewhat a. your own: and
children may be had for legal adoption.
Address: L. T. DOOLEY
Supt. Oregon Boys and Girls Aid Society,
PORTLAND. Oregon.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-12-22

COLD RING, 6 GOOD PENS. CEDAR LEAD
NJ Pencils, very good Handkerchiefs, all sent
TO any address for 10 cents, to introduce my cheap
line Of goods. J.T, TINMONS Cadlz q
jj0m3dkW
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-12-22

GENERAL AGENTS SELLING THE PATENT
NJ Adjustable Shoe making from $4,000 to
5000 per year. Csnvsssers 90 to 100 per day
Exclusive territory given. Address with 2-cent
stamp, CONSOLIDATED ADJUSTABLE SHOE Co., So.
lem, Mass.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-12-22

ACE MTG wanted. LIBERAL SALARY PAID
"@@Is ~ At home or to travel. TEAM Fur
NIshED FREE. P. o. yIChERY, Augusta, Maine.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-12-22

IF you wish to advertise anything anywhere at
any time write to GEO. P. HOWELL CO.,
No. 10 Spruce ST.. New York.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-12-22

HTT DwANTED. s25 a week ana expenses
n RI paid. Steady work. New goods
Samples free. J. F. HILL d Co.
Augusta. Msioe. n
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-12-22

EOR SALE-The United States and Canadian
L patents, recently issued, for an article Of
great merit and utility. Received medal Of supe.
riorty st American Institute Fair, N. Y. Or will
sell state rights.
s7l Fulton st.. Brooklyn, NY: Room 40
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-12-22

PfCuEC II you desire them no use fooling
ssiO'et-S away time on things that don't pay
but send S1.0o at once for magnificent outfit of
our Great New Stanley Book. II book and terms
not satisfactory We refund your money. No risk.
No capital needed. Both ladies and gentlemen
employed. Don't lose time in writing. .sStep in
while the waters troubled Days are worth
dollars. Address b. +. JOHNSON g. Co., 1908 Maip
ST.. kichmond Va
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-12-22

NJ A AMTrD- Agents to sell the Pinless
w A4d LII Clothes Line; the only line ever
invented that holds the clothes without pins; a per-
feet success; patent recently issued sold only by
agents. 10 whom tho exclusive right is given; on
receipt of so cents we will send sample linz by
mail; also circulars; prizes list and terms to
egents; secure your territory at once. Address
TEE PINLESS CLOTHES LINE CO., 13 Rermon
Street, Worcester, Mass.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-12-17

appointment of committees by ballot
.>was suspended and resolution was Of
fered bv him for the appointment OF
standing and select committees.
Cockrell remarked that in the absence
of Vance mot yet sworn in) committee
places that were intended for him and
that will be assigned to him as soon as
he takes his seat, had been temporarily
assigned to Ransom. So, too, places
on he committeest that would be assigned
to Mr. Hill, of New York, when he took
his seat were temporarily assigned to
other senators. That would explain, he
said, why so MANY committee places
were assigned to Mr.. Ransom and all
other democratic senators. The resolu.
tion for the appointment OF the commit.
tee was agreed to.
The president pro TEN laid before the
senate the credentials of Senator-elect
Hill, of New York, and they were read
and placed on file.
Tuppie then proceeded to address the
senate in support of the joint resolutions
introduced by him December 10, propos
ing an amendment to the constitution
providing for the election of United
States senators by direct vote of the
several states.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-12-17
THAT Roam "CONE ESSION."

AS to the alleged death-bed confes-
sion of Felix Roam, of Caswell county,
that he was one of three men who MUIR
dered State Senator !. W. Stevens at
Yanceyville in 1890, two of his brothers
have published regularly prepared
statement by man who attended Roam
IN his last illness. This positively says
that Roam made no such confession and
never made any mention whatever of The
killing of Stevens The brothers also
send voluntary statement by Sheriff
Hughes, OF Orange county, in which the
latter says the report came to him from
an old man who had it at second hand.
The sheriff expresses deep regret that he
himself should have made anv mention
of it and thus given it circulation.
Charlotte Chronicle: The meancst
man has been searched for quite while.
but has been found. He charged poor
old Confederate soldier S5 to collect
pitiful SIS pension for him. No fee was
necessary III such case it was extor.
ton pure and simple and the man guilty
of the public offence ought to be put in
the pillory OF public contempt. He lives
in High Point, the pensioner who makes
the complaint saws.
-Adjutant General James D. Glenn
has gone to Washington on matters con-
nected with the North Carolina naval
reserve battalion. 1t is proposed to
have two more companies, to be located
at points on the coast The adjutant
general says the strength of the state
guard is greater than it was year ago,
Two new companies have recently been
added
A special to the Charlotte Chronicle
from Monroe SAYS: "Munroe voted Tor
bonds to build the Roanoke and South
ern railroad by a majority of sixteen
tion held here today, subscribing $55,-
600 for the building of the Roanoke and
Southern railway via Lexington, carried
by majority OF sixty votes"
Governor Holt, at the request of the
sheriff of CASTOR, respited Caroline
Shipp until January 22d The date set
for her execution was next Friday. The
governor further reprieved Alfred Dawns,
the Charlotte burglar, until January 15
This was done at the urgent request OF
many persons at Charlotte and other
points.
MIR. Iul Blair. highly respected citi
zen, living near Trinity College, suffering
an alteration, sadded up his horse, took
about fifty dollars and departed for parts
unknown to his wife or friends. He ha.
not been heard of since.
News has been received of the sud
den death at Salisbury Of Mr.. William.
Brown. leading citizen. He was in 9
store buying some goods when he wa:
stricken by appoplexy. In an hour anG
a half he was dead.
David S. Westmoreland, propri, t VI
: of large chair factory and Samuel B
Shifflet, prominent business men of Thorn
asville. N. c., are dead.
The supreme court next Thursday
, adjourns for the term. 1t is close nj
with its business.
; Congressman Williams, of the Fiftl
! district, is quite i'll with the grip at hi
. home at Oxford.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-12-17
To Kill OFF MiddIemen.

ToPEK !, Kan, Dec. 15.-The Kansas
alliance cooperative mortgage associa.
tion, capital stock $l,00O,OO0, with
Frank McGrath as the central figure, is
the latest alliance enterprise. The char
ter was filed this morning with the sec
retarv of state, aud business will begin
with the new year. The Object is to
negotiate directly with eastern capitalists
for the necessary amounts for dcIraying
farm mortgage Indebtedness without the
assistance of the mddemen.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-12-17
Got The Mi,,en Every time.

II can marry any girl ! please" was
his exclamation, but unfortunately then
he did not please any: aud there was a
plain reason for it, He contracted ca
tarrh Of the worst form, and, although
a wealthy, educated, attractive person
every oeher way, he was positively re.
pulsive to his lady friends, number OF
whom rejected his offers OF marriage. A
friend advised him to use DR.. Sage's Ca
tarrh Remedy. He took his advice, and
now is the most popular beau in town
aud he really can marry any girl he
pleases" to ask, 1t made his breath pure
and sweet, he has no headache, no often
sive discharges from the nose, in short
is in perfect health and all from using Q
few bottles Of DR.. Sage's Catarrl
Remedy.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-12-17

no AMBITION TO LIVE.
CYRUS w. Fields Bet.
ter Than He Was.

Cyrus w. Fields Bet.
ter Than He was.
NEW YORK, Dec. 17.-Dr. Fuller, speak
ing OF the illness of Cyrus W. Field, this
morning said:
~ apprehend no immediate danger in
Mr.. Fields case. He has known all
along of what was developing in regard
to his son, and the news of his arrest
was therefore not such shock as il
might have otherwise been. Field has
little ambition to live, and does not care
Tor food, and we have to get him to eat
the best way we can; but his physica
strength is much greater than it was al
the time he was so seriously i'll. l dc
not think there is any immediate danger
of death. have not given orders that
his relatives shall not see him, except
that he should be kept as quiet as pos
sible.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-12-17
THE FIFE sCHENCK CASE.
A verdict of "NOt Guilty" Re.
turned by the Jury.

GREENSBORO. N. c., Dec. 15.-The trial
of Judge D. Schenck and his sons was
taken up this morning. Captain W. S.
Ball for the prosecution made the closing
speech, after which Judge Brown made a
fair and impartial charge to the jury. 1t
was almost the unanimous opinion of all
VINO heard the trial that a verdict OF
Not guilty" would be rendered, and the
jury after being out about half an hour
brought in that verdict. A great deal
OF interest was manifested in this trial
throughout.
This is doubtless the last of the Fife.
Schenck affair, which few months ago
created such Il tremendous excitement III
this city. DR.. ID. K. Schenck. who plead
guilty of the charges against him, was
nned a penny and cost this afternoon
Richmond Dispatch.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-12-17
TENNEsSEE's ARMY.
II Numbers Only Sixteen Men,
but Gives Promise of Growing.

NASH VILE, Dec. 15.-Tennessee has a
standing army. At present itconssts of
only sixteen men, and is sleeping in nine
tel is, but it gives promise Of growing.
The army is bivouacked on Capitol
Hill tonight waiting orders to march on
to Briccvile. The army arrived here
from Memphis yesterday. 1t dispersed
itself over the city during the morning,
but late III the afternoon came together
again and gathered at the capitol.
The state officials are not very talka-
tive, but it was learned that these six
teen men have been sworn in service for
one year, aud that it is the intention to
swear in altogether $50. They will be
regularly equipped as soldiers, and fifty
men will be placed at each of the branch
prisons at Coal Greek, Briceville, and
Oliver Sprinys.-New York Sun.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-12-17
New York Market,

NEW YORK, Dec. 17.-Stocks. quiet and
steady Money, easy at 2l2M3. Exchange,
long, +.S- S4M+ SO; short, ! s+34@4 SO; state
nut st ady. Cotton-easy: alcs rs bales:
Uplands, SC: Orleaus, Sass: fu ure' STEADY;
lecembcr, sc, January. Is, FeDrua' y ,
7s5: March, so. April. s.l4; May, 4 90:
fl"ur-quirt but weak. Wheat-quiet bu!
firm Corn-quiet but firm. Fork-du,l
but steady at 80 5OM$lO.5O. Lard-Quiet
but strong at ST +5 Suirit Turpentlne-
quiet but firm at 33l3G3+l. Rosin-dull
but steady at 81 35Wl.4O frciguts-dull
Tut weak
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-12-17
Fire at Bristol Tenn.

BRISTOL, Tenn, Dec. 17.-The station
house of the Bristol belt line road was
consumed by fire yesterday morning.
-Four passenger cars and one baggage
car, with large amount of material,
were DESTROYED
The total loss is about $25, 900. The
in Insurance will amount to less than half
that amount.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-12-17
THE EAST sMYRNA TRAGEDY
An Investigation Being Conduct
ed without Outward Result.

NEW SMYRNA, Fla, Dec. 15.-The
search for the murderers Of Miss Bruce,
Mrs. Hatch, and the two children at the
Packwood residence on Saturday has
been in progress ever since Saturday
afternoon, but no results have been
achieved. The community is still much
excited, aud there 10 feeling that de-
velopnients are likely to be made before
the meeting Of hecoroners Jury 10 ended
Mr.. Packwood still declines to cay upor
whom his suspicious rent.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-12-17
Louisiana Democrats.

BATON ROUGE, December II There is
split in the democratic convention
which met here yesterday, and in fact
two conventions are sitting, compu sed
OF Adams and McEnery men, or pro and
anti.lOttcrv, respectively.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-12-17
Union Operators and the Texas
Pacific.

DALMAs, Tex, Dec, 1.-THE officers
and operators OF the Texas and Pacific
railway deny that any strike will be be,
gun on the Texas Pacific or any part of
1t. The operators say, however, that
they will go out before they will handle
anything tor the Southern Pacific.