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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-11
HIS USEFULNESS ENDED.
The Same Thing Might Very Well Be Said
of Lacey.


of Lacey.
WASHINGTON, Aug. TO- Comptroller of
the Currency Lacey said to-day regarding
the letter written by ex-Bank Examiner
Drew, in which the latter defends his Off
cal action in connection with the Keystone
bank, that the department had treated
Drew with fairness and clemency. "He
was charged" continued Lacey, with der
ELECTION of duty sufficient to warrant the re-
moval of any examiner in tho service He
has confessed the same, and offers no ex-
cuse except that it was an accident. He
claims that though he failed to do his duty
at one time, he ought to be pazdoned be-
cause he did ii at another. He has de-
servedly lost tho confidence OF the depart
ment and tho public, and ths period OF his
usefulness as q bank examiner is at an end.
Statements made by Drew differing in the
least from the facts in my communication
of June 10 are without foundation in fact.
Drew's claim rs to previous high standing
is cheerfuily admitted. but it serves to ag-
grsvate rather than mitigate his confessed
dereiction of duty by rendering absurd his
plea that his official report ought to have
been received with distrust until corrobo-
rated by information from outside sources"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-11
Youthful vanInls.

There is great deal of just complaint on
the part of property owners in Helena at
the wanton destruction of doors, window
panes, and other portions of unocoupied
houses. lady who owns some houses on
Rodney street, says the boys in
the neighborhood not only break
in the doors and destroy the
paper on the walls, but they capture cats,
wire them together and then make them
fight to the death. The lady has had her
property watched, and finds that not only
boys but girls also are engaged IN the busi-
people and is determined that this ia the
last warning she will give. The next timo
they break into her houses, she will have
them arrested. 1t is IL species of vandalism
which costs hundreds of dollars each mont h
and an organized effort will be made to
nut stop to il,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-11
The Limited Mail.

A large audience greeted the first pro-
duction of this comedy drama in Helena at
Ming's last night. 1t was received with
great favor. The realistic features, such ~
the flight of the limited mail, are the best
ever seen on tho stage here. The piece is in
the hands of capable people. There are u
number OF songs and some excellent dano-
ing by Miss Grace Sherwood. The follow
ing music has been specially composed for
The Limited Mail: "Ihe Music Of the
Wiros' (romanznl. "Tho Sweet Manipula-
tor of the Wires" (song and dance), "The
Signal song" "rhe Irish Section Man."
'The Limited Mair' (overture), and '"The
Limited Mail' (waltz song.) The engage
ment closes this evening.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-11

Anaconda connections. The east bound
local passenger will leave Wallace at eight
a. m, arriving at Missoula at 2:l0 p. m,
making connection at the latter point with
Train No. 2, enst-bound, affording through
connection with the east and all local
points throughout Montana. A freight
train will leave Missoula at 4:30 a. m, ar
rivinR at Wallace at 2:30 p. m. Merchan.
disc shipped from Helena, Butte, Anaconda
or Missoula on the afternoon of one day
will be delivered at points in the Cmur
dAlenes tho afternoon of the following
day. A freight train will leave Wallace at
430 q. m. and arrive at Missoula at 2:30 ..
M, connecting with the through freight on
the main line, practically shortening the
time between the Ceur d'Alenes and the
cast twenty y-four hours.
This system has been recently made
standard from Mullen to WAllace and
Burke. The only part now remaining mar
row Ruage ia from Wallace to Cceur d'Alene
Mission. That from Wallace to Wardner
will probably be made standard during tho
current wear,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-11
The August Report Makes Better
Showing Than That OF
July.
IF Present Conditions Continue the
Crop Will Be Of Unusual
Proportions.
Fine Showing in Almost All of the Surplus
StAtes--EAtimate of tho Various
Crops.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1O.-August returus to
the department of agriculture make the
condition of corn 9O.5. spring wheat 955,
spring rye 1916, oats 1915, barley 93.8, buck
wheat 9S.3, potatoes $685. tobacco 1856, hay
90.9. Corn has fallen off two points during
the month, the decline being almost entire
ly in the states of the Ohio valley and the
northwest. The decline is due to dry
weather, approaching drouth in portions
of Indiana and Illinois, and low tempera-
ture in all sections of the corn surplus dis
trict. There has been sufficient rainfall in
Kansas and Nebraska, with some local
excesses, and the month was fairly favora-
BILE, notwithstanding low temperatures.
East of the Allegheny mountains and in the
south conditions were favorable and state
averages advanced. While general aver
ages are reasonably high, correspondents
qualify by emphasizing the necessity for a
favorable season from this date on. In the
surplus states the averages are: Ohio 93.
Indiana 88, Illinois So. Iowa 90. Missouri ST.,
Kansas 88, Nebraska So. 1t should be noted
that one of the surplus states returns an
average more than the average for the
country.
Wheat returns relate to spring wheat
only, the average for the whole breadth
advancing somewhat during the month.
improvement was general except in Wash
ington. Hot winds injured the prospects
| in some districts. and state returns outside
of this state and Wisconsin closely ap-
proaoh the standard for comparison. The
principal are: Wisconsin 20, Minnesota 9S,
Iowa 95, Nebraska 81, North Dakota SO,
South Dakota 50, Washington 90
Oats improved two points during the
month and the figures on the condition in
dicate medium yield per acre. Blight,
which ruined the crop last year and was
feared again at the date of the July report,
appeared in but few isolated localities.
The weather at the close of the season and
during harvest was generally favorable and
late growth was sufficient to largely Offset
the poor start and deficient stand. Coo
weather, which bslated the corn growth in
the upper Mississippi valley was favorable
to this cereal, materially advancing STATE
averages. The averages in the states o
large production arc: New York so, Pom
sylvania 81, Ohio 86, Michigan S6, Illinoit
SO. Wisconsin 80, Minnesota "a, Iowa SO
Kansas so, Nebraska So.
Barley shows improvement and promises
q large crop in most districts of heavy pro
duction. California returns condition o
100, or practically perfect. In New Yorl
and Wisconsin, however, the prospect il
less favorable. The first return for buck
wheat is the highest for eight years past, will
a slight increase in acreage. The condition
of potatoes is returned as remarkably high
Spring grain is one point over last month
In fifteen years previous to the recent sea
son, August showed a condition higher THAI
July but once. Should the prospect b.
continued the crop will be one of unusa
proportions.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-11
Tho Horse jumped on Them.

ST. Louis, Aug. 1O.-During the races to-
day peculiar and serious accident oc-
cured. During running race in which
half dozen local roadsters had been en-
tered, when Il short distance FROM the start
ing point, Big Texas. one of the entries,
bolted the track, dashed through the grass
outside, jumped over sulky that was in
his track, and lighted on Capt. Thomas
Parkers prominent river man, and Il
coachman named Edwards, who were
among the number of spectators OF the
race. Excitement became intense. In the
midst it was found that boy named Rob-
ert Hagsrs had been knocked senseless by
the horse. Edwards will recover. Parkers'
injuries will probably prove fatal.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-11
Wants to Import Iaborers,

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10.-Acting Secretary
Nettleton has received a letter from Presi-
dent NiedrinRhaus, of the st. Louis Stamp
ing company. replying to Secretary Fos-
ter's recent letter relating to the employ
ment of foreign skilled labor for the tin
plate industry. MIR. Niedringhaus claims
that for tho successful operation OF this in
dustry it is necessary to have n number of
skilled leborers fresh from the business as
conducted in Europe to-day. Tho foreign
labor needed, he says, will not amount to
10 per cent. of the whole number of en-
ployes. This sort OF help cannot be OBJ
tanned in the home market.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-11
On the Chicago Tracks.

CHICAGO, Aug. 1O.-Garfeld park races.
Track slow. Seven furlongs-Zeke Hardy
won, Bill Nye second, Portuguese third.
Time, 1921.
Mile and one-sixteenth-Irn F. Bride won,
Rosa second. Drift third. Time, 1851.
Eleven-sixteenths of mile--Doncaster
won, Sam Farmer second, Umatilla third.
Time. 1:0711.
Milo-Gunwad won, Hvpatica second,
Ormonds third. Time, 1:45.
Five furlongs-Ulster won, Tom Elliott
second, Ella Shlpman third. Time, 1:0319
Hawthorne races. Track slow. Seven
furlones-Powers won, Insolence second,
Maud B. third. limo, 1881.
Mile--Maris X. won, Lew Carlisle SEQ
ond, Justice third. Time, 1884.
Six acknowledgements won, Carter SEQ
ond. Mirabeau third. Time 1:27.
Five furlongs-Burnett won, Maud How
ard second, Annie Irwin third. Time,
1:18H.
Mile and seventy yards-Argenta won,
Laura Do1ey second, Carus third. Time,
1861.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-11
The Earth Thirsty and Parched.

PLA1NF1ELD, Conn.,, Aug. 10.-To-day has
been one of the hottest of the year and the
drouth is something startling. All late
crops are burning up in the ground and
early ones have been ripened SO quickly by
drought that they are badly scorched.
Rivers, ponds and mill streams are lower
than for years. Ashland, Jewett City,
Flayville, Central Valley and other places
have been compelled to stop their mills for
want OF water. All through the valley of
the Yantic, Quinnebaugh and Shetucket
rivers the mills are idle. Pachaug lake.
that covers $4,000 acres, is nearly dry. I'm
less rain soon comes the loss to crops and
in wages will be great.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-11
Two PRptlOna.

Gov. Toole granted unconditional par
dons yesterday to John Waugh aud John
Hancock, which will be acted upon by the
board of pardons. Waugh was found guilty
of alleged rape at Miles City, but it appears
from the governors letter to the board THAT
he was made principal III order to secure
the conviction of the girls mother. The
other subject of executive olsmency was
John Hancock, who was convicted for sell.
ing whisky TO Indiana and sentenced for
one year and to pay fine Of $500. The
tine has been paid. Hancock was tried lAss
i ebruary.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-11
Formerly u Reporter.

M1ssoULA, Aug. TO- Especial Jacob
Gore, formerly reporter on the Missoula
Gazette, WAS arrested this evening by Dep
uty sheriff Alternately, on an order from
Sheriff Jeffris. of Lewis and Clarke county.
Gore has recently been living in Demers-
vile and returned to Missoula few days
since. He is wanted by the Helena people
for forgery. 1t is stated that he also forged
the names of several Demersville people.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-11

Mayor Kleinsehmidt, chairman of the
committee on auditorium for the use of the
Teachers convention. says carpenter and
builder has been consulted ns to the proba-
BILE cost OF such structure. Thew can put
up one to cost $4,000, or one that will come
nearer $4,000. The mayors idea is an
elliptical pavilion rooted. but open at the
sides, surrounded by trees or plants. He
will ask for further instructions.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-11
County Tax Levy.

The county commissioners fixed the tax
levy yesterday for this year ns follows:
State, two and one-half mills; school, two
one-balf mills; poor, half n mill; special
for school district one, one mill; Jail fund,
two mills; road, two mills: stock indeni-
nifty. one-hnlf mill stock inspector and de-
teotlve. ono and half mills; sheep in
spector and indemnity, one and one half
mills. This il three mills higher than last
year, but is thought to be the lowest levy of
any county in the stato. The increase is:
two mills for jail fund and one half mill
each for poor and school funds.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-11

by two prominent commercial agencies.
The concerns affairs were examined close
ly, but the evidences of prosperity were 30
Rteat that the agents mAd0 favorable re-
ports. For some reason tho association
did not operate very extensively in Illinois,
Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania
and New York. The southern states were
worked to a certain extent, but a majority
Of the victims live in states wost of the
Mississippi.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-11
Arrested for Committing Forgery,

GREAT FALLS, Aug. 1O.-[special. Yes
terday afternoon James Lift, crooked
character who has done time during recent
years both at Deer Lodge and in the county
jail, was placed under arrest. charged with
forging check on J. Cornelius the Boston
d Montana contractor, for $23.40. He WAS
given preliminary examination this af-
ternoon before Judge Moorehouse aud held
in $1,000 bonds for trial at the next term
Of court. Lift was but recently released
from Jail on u charge of forging checks ON
McIntire Bros, the surveyors.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-11
Went Up with the Boiler.

ST. Louis, Aug. 10.-By the explosion of
Il steam pipe on the steamer ldlewild last
night, as the boat was nearing st. Gene
We've, two colored firemen wero blown to
atoms and two deckhands, Charles Adams
and Marshal Cnrter, probably fatally in
iured. A colored passenger was also Sc
riously injured. The cause of the explosion
ls unknown.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-11

GALVESTON, Tex, Aug.-This morning
Jennie Anderson, who livas alone, was
startled by the appearance of negro in
her bed chamber. She suatched u revolver
from bureau drawer, but in her excite
ment shot herself through the deshy part of
tho thigh. Tho negro ran and tho woman
fred At him, the third shot passing through
his heart, killing him. He was n worthless
follow ana could have had no good purpose
in the woMan'H room.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-11
Attached the Locomotives.

Marshal Furay has returned from Butte,
where he attached three locomotives of the
Montana Union railway company to sat
isfy a Judgment obtained against tho com
pany by George Ross for infringing on his
patent right to an ore dumping car. Attor-
error and will take tho case to the United
states court of appeals
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-11
Many Pros,rations, Few Fatal.

CHICAGO, Aug. l0.-Dispatches from a
number of points in Indiana, Illinois ami
Iowa, state that the heat to-day was very
severe, the mercury ranging from ninety
five to 103. A number of prostrations are
reported few fatal. This afternoon the
heat was mitigated at several points by Sc
we're thunder storms. In Chicago 1t was
cooler than yesterday. The maximum tenn
perature was eighty-two. The excessive
heat of Friday, Saturday and Sunday has,
however, had its effect on the mortality
rate. One hundred and sixty deaths were
reported i'll the city to-day, more than
among horses WAS also heavy
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-11
BASE BALL.

The Homo Club Mentioned First in tho
Record Here Printed.
LEAGUE CLUB5.
Boston 8, Pittsburg5. 5.
Philadelphia 3, Cleveland
New York 8, Chioago4.
Brooklyn 6, Cincinnati 8.
ASSOCIATION CLUBS.
st. Louis 8. Baltimore Is.
Columbus 5, Boston 6.
Louisville 8. Washington 5.
Cincinnati 8, Athletics 16.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-11
Failure of IA l.unbSr Firm,

BosroN, Aug. TO- Tho failure Of the
Glenion company, n firm Interested in ium-
ber. WAS announced this afternoon. The
official statement last March WAS. debts,
S2l0,0O0 nominal assets, $t32.oO0. II ID
supposed the figures in connection with the
failure will bs loss encouraging.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-11
Jim Corbett Blowing.

NEW YORK. Aug. 10.-Jim Corbett stated
at the Sturtevant house this morning that
he WAS willing to meet Slavin or Mitchell
for $1,000 a side. He is particularly
anxious to meet Mitchell and take some of
the conceit out Of him. and will meet him
at any place in America and offer him in
ducemelts which he cannot refuse. He
will fight him any way he wants, from one
round to finish.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-11
Rich sweepstakes.

GREAT FALLS. Aug. l0.-[Special.l IA big
strike in the Sweepstakes mine is reported
from Neihert. A shot at the depth OF
thirty feet discloseda fve-foot vein of rio
chloride ore. Stock in this company has
taken sudden jump.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-11
Visible SAMMY of Grain.

New YoRK, Aug. 1o.-.rhe visible supply
of grain in the United States and Canada
this side OF tho Rocky mountains, August
10, 1891, waa; Wheat l7,95t.03i hushels,
corn 3,S00,A7, oats 2.lU3,4il; increase,
wheat l,lS5,9t1 bushels, oats 3o,si0; de-
crease, corn 72,9i0.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-11
Racing at Saratoga.

SARATOGA, Aug. 10.-Clear, track fast.
Five furlonqs-Great Guns won, Maggie
Beck second, Queen Hattie third. Time,
1908.
Mile-Dr. Hasbrouck won, Belwood sec
ond, Costa Rica third. Time 1:4219.
Five and one-half furlongs-kelp Filly
won. Gratitude second, Poiydora third.
Time, 1903.
Five and one-half furlongs-Pennyroyal
won, Pericles second, Gettie d. third.
lime, 1:09.
Five furlongs -Wightlan won, Detroit
second, Catalina third. Time, 1:O4.
One mile and seventy yards-Kern won,
Joe Blackburn second, Bulldnch third.
Time, 1l51a.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-11
Rate of Taxation,

BUTTE, Aug. 10.-[Special. The county
tax was fixed to-day at l21a mile and the
city tax at S1a mills.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-11
Guttonburg Races.

GUTENBERG, Aug. 10.-Track fast and
weather clear. Five furlongs-Trinity won,
Eclipse second, Kenwood third. Time,
100.
Six and one-half furlongs-Rancoas won,
Salisbury second, White Nose third. Time,
1:21%.
Five furlongs-Lillie B. won, Maxim Sec
ond, Laughing Wator third. Time, 1:16.
Nine furlongs-Crab won, Longford sec
ond, Elyton third. Time, 1:5414.
Five furlongs-Mohican won, Canteen
second. Climax third. Time, 1:0l4.
Seven furlongs-Blackhorn won, HBrus-
sells second, Thornton third. Time, 1:2SM
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-11
Fred Douglas Resigns.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10.-Frederick Doug
las, United States minister to Hayti. has
rendered his resignation to the department.
of state. He gives no reason for his action.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-11
Hotel Broad water Program me.
Foreign Papers That Advertise Lotteries.

New YoRK, Aug. 1U.-AssistNnt United
States District Attorney Evarts to-day ap-
peared before Commissioner Fields to pre-
pare for the opening of the test case in
volving the question OF transmitting
through the mails of this country foreign
newspapers containing lottery advertise
ments. etc. The caso to be tried is that of
Edward II, Hofner, who wns arrested in
Springfield, H., Janunry last at the in
stance of Postmaster General Wanamaker
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-13
NOW IS THE TIME
To Make Money in Buy
ing Property.

The following list is only small por-
ton of the many fine bargains now be-
ing offered by JNo. T. HAMILTON & Co
Real Estate Agents; Office at No. q East
Commerce street
Three very large lots on Government
hill, one-half block from car line.
Three room cottage on Austin street;
lot 81 I-2xI45 feet.
Five acres OIL San Antonio river suita-
BILE for subdivision. convenient to street
car line.
Seven room house on Elmira street,
Stable, Water Works. etc.
Two houses on Blum Street, renting
for $40. per month.
House of six rooms with bath. Lo
S2XI6o on Monterey Street, house almost
new.
New House of six rooms on Chestnut
Street. Lot 66xI4o feet.
Fine piece of improved property on
North Flores Street. Lot I2oxISo feet,
this is bargain.
A desirable piece OF property on Avenue
E, can be bought cheap.
A fine corner on Avenue c near Hous-
ton Street.
Two Lots on Buena Vista Street, con-
venient to Street Car.
Fine Block of IL Lots on Tobin Hill.
Large lot So72x34o feet, on ditch and
Rock Quarry road.
Elegant two story house, 10 rooms with
all modern improvements, first
neighborhood and centrally located.
Five room house, stable, lot SIS I-2
$50 feet. few steps from car line.
I7o acres fine land II miles from San
Antonio, on Goliad road; 10 acres in Gull
tivation, good house, d rooms, 200 bear
ing peach trees.
422 Acres farming land in Hays and
Comal counties, 10 miles from San Mar
cos; a room house, never falling spring
40 yards from house, school and post
Office half mile from place.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-13
Marriage as a Life Preserver.

New York Ledger.
A certain set of philosophers incap
able OF feeling affection Ior any one
but themselves, has delighted in
sneeriDg at love and marriage and
has argued that bachelorhood is the
only conservative state. But their
conservative state. But this theory
8 not born 9 ont by the statistics O
married and single life in modern
times, SO far at least as the mascu.
line gender is concerned. II longe-
witty is desirable than it is better
that We should marry than remain
bachelors: for it appears that every
age, from 20 to IS, the death rate OF
the Benedicts is very mucn smaller
men that OF their minated brethren
Gentleman who prefer q short life
and q merry one TO prolonged agree
in opinion with the cynical phiioso.
pliers.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-13
The Most Hnmane Bullet.

Plttsburg Dispatch.
There is quite difference of opin.
ion about the humanity of the new
style of bullets for military purposes
wnich are claimed by the German
surgeons TO be the most humane mis-.
siles yet employed in war. The new
projectile, which .is. made to be
fired from a rifle of small csliber,
is long, so that its weight
of section" as il is termed by sol
diers, is large, while its actual weight
may be smaller than that of bullets
OF the old shape. BY combining great
weight Dissection with small diameter,
great velocity is given TO the pro
jectlle. as well as such penetrating
force that 1t will easily go through
two or three men at the dis lance OF a
mile.
NJ. Delahaye, who is calling into
quest ton the mercitulness of the new
bullet, regards the process of being
drilled through by u bullet shaped
like a lead pencil not much more hu-
name than that of being shattered by
All old fashioned "slug:n but the Ger
mans say that the new projectile will
not rema N i'll the wound, but will
make straight perfuration through
the body, greatly simplifying the
surgical treatment. There IN no
doubt that the camp under
taker will in future have more
to do after battle, and the surgeon
less than under the old regime, hut
as soldier breads long suffering
from a wound as much as death, the
balance of humanity" may, after
all. be on the right side. AS lead
bullets OF the modern shape would
be likelely to bend, they are cased
with steel or nickel tn bes, which
gives them the property of per etrat-
ing the hardest bone without deviat.
ing from their course,