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The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23

\ Vast Army of Poor Supported ~ Public
EAnnus,.

The Census Office has issued bulic-
tin on the subject of EauperS in 4 ms
houS in 1890. which shows total of
-. oi5, Us against O.. pa in 1850 These
are divided according To sex and color as
follows: Number of males white. b.
49,: number of males tcOIoredl, =, 3,l;
number Of females white. u, 1871: mum
Der Of females l. oloredi. Alb. The
ratio Of almshouSe pauIcrS to the total
population was | to ,js. The present
rate is t, ~. This is a very marked
r. ativc decrease. The decline is due to
I'll" very much smaller number of pau
pnrS cared for in the North Atlantic
division. In rrSrc I TO nativity. not i'll
Guiding the color"d paupc,s. of the it,
rs white paulcrS, 1'i.GlG are nativ"-
born, 21,iis foreign born, and the place
Of birth of 1874 unknown The nu-
meri"al order Of the States according TO
the number nf paupers in almshouscs
reported in each of them is as follows:
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23

John Reid a farmer living near Des
Moines. Iowa. who was put under bonds by
Il United States Commissioner to appear for
further hearing for sending obscene letters
through the postof1ice to young women in
the city, went home aud committed suicide
by taking carholic acid.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23
CHINESE DYNiSTY'S PERIL.


The organized Chinese mob which de-
stroyed the Roman Catholic mission estab-
lishmcnt and killed two foreigner, ut
Wusieh, Il large city on the Grand Canal,
100 miles from Shanghai, is rapidly Ernw-
ing in numbers and is slowly making its
way toward the city, taking i'll. on its line
of march. all the foreign settlements along
the Yang tsc X lang River.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23
Famous and Independent.

When Catherine Gabrielle went TO st,
Petersburg in the latter half of the last
century, she demanded twenty thousand
roubles salary, Twenty thousand rou-
bles." cried Katherine the Second: "for
that could support two field marshals. :"
Every we'll" answered the singer: "your
majesty may have them to sing for You !"
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23

Frank Dice, charged with murder,
taken from his cell in the spencer. Ind, jail
by mob and hanged
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23
Scarcity of Food Parts of Chile.

The CHILEAN revolution is stationary.
Famine prevails at Tarapaco and Autofl-
gas,a. There is no discipline among the
rebel forces. A plot has been discovered
tn destroy the Government squadr IN at
Valparaiso. All the Couspirators have
been seized, excepting one. who hanged
himself
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23
QUAY WILL STEP DOWN AND OUT.

Clarkson Likely to Become Chairman OF
the Republican National Committee.
Senator Quay has issued call for meet
Ing of the Executive Committee OF the Re-
publican National Committee III Philadel-
phia. Senator Quay has Informed moro
than one of his friends that he had con-
Guided to retire from the Craftsmanship.
although retaining his membership in the
National Committee. He will in all proba-
bility be succeeded by J. :. Clarkson.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23

The Western Grain and Stock Exchange,
The last survivor of the St Louis bucket
shops. announced that it will close business
and settle all deals previously closed. Tho
exchange was under the management of
Arthur A WiSemau. who said the exchange
had in no sense failed, but the business had
become Improbable, and the company had
decided to retire
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23

AT Lynn, Mass. the Strout, Currier and
Blake Blocks were destroyed by fire. The
heaviest losers are ". \. Currier & Co.
Si20o00: +. F, 'trout S+5. 600; II. r. Legs.
$4,000; and John Carnif. $4,000. The
total loss will exceed $3.50. 900, with insur-
anct, Of SIon ono
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23
ROa .teti Groceries.

A fire at Altoona. Pa. destroyed the
buildings occupied by ieincman Bcsant.
wholesale grocers; James {. Watts, whole
sale commission merchant: George +.
Street. leather and hide dca err; Harry Mix
dorf, ice cream factory; the Leonard House,
and one dwelling. The Central Hotel adj
Joining waa slightly damaged. The total
loss was o5,oo0: fully insured. The origin
of the fire IS mystery.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23
Under Forty Feet of Earth,

Godfred Walthcr, a farmer living south
of Phillips. Wis. was buried about forty
feet deep by the caving in of Il we'll that he
was digging.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23
Fatal Dynamite Explosion.

The tramp steamship r. c. Booth. 1000
tons lying at Brooklyn, was seriously dam
aged while reloading a box of dynamite
cartridges that exploded, killing two men.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23
Fallen Heir to n Million Dollars

Mrs. Dr. J. Holloway, of Springfield,
Ohio. has fallen heir TO $1,000. 900 left by
her uncle, Sir James Baxendalc, of En-
gland.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23

DR.. {. c. Buckner living near Dcrmott,
Ark. was ut home alone and sitting on the
front gallery of the house, when some one
fired from the darkness with double bar
relied shotgun. One charge entered his
breast and the other his head, killing him
instantly. No clue to The murderer.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23

The Georgia state legislature has passed
q bill dsqualifyine drunken doctors from
practicing. \ method Of indictment has
been framed, and upon conviction of drunk
cnncs, t:ic accused j. made subject tn Il
heavy penalty if he should attempt 10 prac
ticc amin.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23

The citizens If Washington. j.. G.. have
raised the guarantee fund of S59. 0oD for the
Grand Army cucampiuent in t>:i2 and
committee wa, appointed to 60 to Detroit
t" present the claims of tn" former city Is
II desirable place for the enra 'nplGcnt,
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23
WESTERN ASSpCIATIO
Nine Buildings I:urned an Ohio Town
Little Insurance.,

At Roundhead. rural village i'll Hardin
County. Ohio. fire started lit IounEs livery
stable, which WAS struck by lightning and
burned. 1ioeF \ Breen~ grocery and their
new residence and six other houses were
also destroyed. Loss $1,000: little insur-
anCe.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23
Fell Down an Old Shaft.

Near Butte. Mont. two Juvenile base
ball mines were playing near the Stevens
mine. Willie COIcttc ran for fly ball and
foil headlong into an old shaft, breaking
his neck
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23
Sold a Piece o. Her Skin.

Mrs. Lucy Pratt, a young san Francisco
widow. sold fcsty-fye square inches of her
skin for 500. to be grated on the leg OF
William A. DaGgctt. railway mail clerk
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23

At Saline City, Ind, Thornton Jackson
shot Justice of the Peace William Miner.
Justice Miner had fined Jackson's son for
disturbing the peace. Jackson is in jail
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23
DULUTH,S Sl5O,OOO HOTEL BURNS,

Guests All Escape without Ham and
Save Most of Their Property.
The It. Louis Hotel. the second largest
Of Duluth, Mimi, burned. All the guests
Scapcd safely, and most of them have
been able 10 save most of their baggage.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23
YELLOW FEVER SPREADING.
Ten Cases of the Diseased ut 1.-The Cham
deleur lmarantinc Statinn.

deleur Quarantine Station.
The yellow fever at Chandelier Uuaran-
tine Station. twelve miles of the Missis-
sippi shore in the Gulf of Mexico, IS report
ed as spreading. 1t was brought there by
a vessel from kia de lancru. and there
have been ten eases with two deaths Adj
ditional supplies of sulphur, charcoal. and
other disinfectin- materials have been
shipped to the island FROM New Orleans.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23
Gathering OF PelagOgues.

At Toronto. Quebec. the annual conven-
ton of the National Educational Assoca-
tion of the United states opened, with over
1000 delegates.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23
An English Hank Suspen,ls

The English Bank of the River Plate has
suspended payment. The paid up 60 pital
of the institution is S3.,,O. 600. Edward
Grippcr & Sons. corn factors, of London,
have also failed.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23

The number of people who are per
han"nty supported at public expense
at their own homes or with private
families is stated to be approximately
.i,22o. In thirteen States the proper
tlon of paupers is greater than in
IIiipniC
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23
a Passenger Train Runs Into a Land
siiIn,

The west bound passenger train No / on
the Northern Pacific rap into a landslide
at Marshall Grade. Mont. Two men who
were stealing Il ride on the trucks were
killed. Engineer Draper was scaided and
slightly cut on the head, but no others
were injured.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23

AT Arson, Me-. few evenings ago. a
black bear walked up to the house of
Daniel Abbott, looked in at the sitting
room window, and then proceeded to in
spect the pigpen and hencoop.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23
THE DAYS D0INGS.
SUMMARY OF LATE NEWS BY
WIRE,
QUAY WILL RESIGN.
THE REPUBLICAN CHAIRMAN TO
STEP DOWN.

Two Children burned to Death-Pa'd a
Dollar for Boy-YelIow Fever Spread
inS-kiIIed in Drunken BI awl-Threat-
ened Trouble i'll Chiua--Lightnins' Work
-Base- EalI.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23

YOUNG mothers who regain strength but
slowly, should bear in mind that natures
great assistant Is Lydia r. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound. 1t has no rival, as thou
sands testify
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23

At Boston three deserters are reported
from the United States ship Boston and Ave
from the United States ship Atlanta. II. S.
Stron and Axel Jansen. head cook and gum
ner on the New York. registered at hotel.
They were called and responded, but later
the chambermaid entered the room and
found the men unconscious from escaping
gas. Jansen was dead and Siron may die
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23

Near Denver two ranchncn discovered
the hcadlcss and armlcss body Of man in
the Platte River. There was n bullet hole
over the heart.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23

a general Jail break was mad" from the
Jail in nradwnud, : D., five prisoners es-
Gaping. all CHARGED with felony.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23

4 BILL sti king machine, which sticks
without ladder or raStc pot, has made its
appearance on the streets of Par $. and
does its work well.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23
Ground to Death in a Water Wheel.

Robert II. Davis a Waterman at the
Rockland Paper Mills, Wilmington, Del.
was ground to death III a water wheel
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23

Eleven men were killed in Il rst ilroti &C
cidcnt near Liverpo i.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23
Severe Storm at Duluth.

One of the scvercst storms for years Wis
itc1 Duluth. MINI. Rain fell in torrents
and the lightning was very sharp No lives
were lost. All the damage was caused by
water flowing down steep hillside. Two
blocks will have to be entirely repaved.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23

FLOATING dramatic item: There is an
average of 1854 ties to mile of rail-
road in this country.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23

A DEPOSIT of genuine meerschaum has
been found in Florida. Some detective
"piped it off" probably.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23

J. A. JOHNSON, Medina, n. Y, says: Halls
Catarrh Cure cured me-" Sold by Druggists. 75c.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23

the traipmen reached him he was sitting
up lighting q pipe The conductor said:
"You had better ride with US to the next
station where medical attendance can be
procured The man removed his pipe and
replied: mo, I have read too much OF
railroad accidents and guess I'll walk. 1
amt in no hurry"
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23

FITS.-An Fits stopped free bv Dr. Kifne's Great
Narye Rcstorer. No Fits after irst d ays use. Mar
vellous cures Treatise and 500 trial bottle free to
Fit cases Send to Dr. Kline a3i Arch St. PAila, Pa.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23
Dissolution of the watch Trust

The Ferns antitrust act passed by the
General Assembly of Illinois at its last scs-
sion caused the dissolution of tho "watch
truSt.n which was the iobbers' association
Of manufacturers OF American watches. and
included every large watch case manu-
featuring concern in the United States.
The act also threatens the existence of the
American Watch Case Manufacturers AS
ISOLATION and the National Association of
,Iobbers in American Watches
For improvements at Knoxville, Tenn.
Knoxville, Tenn. held an election on the
proposition to issue bonds to the amount OF
S500.00 for city imp ovement purposes.
OF this sum $3.50, 900 is for sewers. SIPS. 900
for street bridges, and 1926, 200 for pave
n4ents. The bonds carried by =; vote of
LOCO to go.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23

WEAKNESS can Snore upon flint when
resty sloth finds the down pillow hard.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23

An express train On the Fort Wayne Roa d
near Linwood, Pa. struck a man and
knocked him about twenty five feet. When
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23

He-"I wish you would sing that dear
old song Backward. Turn Backward, O,
Time, in Thy Flight
Sweet Girl-"I might wake mother up
by singing, but | will turn the clock
back, if that will do, "
FOR &c. stamp. sent with address 10
Lydia F. Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn.
Mass. ladies will receive free. 4 beautiful
illustrated book. "Guide to Health and Eth
Quette."
Ir is reported that through the Lick
telescope the discovery has been made
that one of the II ooHs of Jupiter has a
little moon OF its own revol ing
around il.
No Opfurn In Piso's Cure for Consumption.
Cures where ether remedies fall 25c.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23
On THE DIAMOND.
How the Clubs Engaged in the National
Game stand.

Following is a showing II the standing OF
each of the teams of the different associa-
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23
Town Into Atoms.

Two hundred pounds of nitro glycerinc
which $. &. Bigley. torpedo man, was
taking to the Mount Morris oil field in IL
two-horse wagon. exploded near Washing
ton. Pa, blowing Bigley to atoms, killing
two horses, and wrecking two dwellings.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23

No Opium In Piso's Cure for Consumption
Cures where ether remedies fall. PC.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23

The promoters of the proposed electric
elevated railroad between Chicago and
Milwaukee say that their plan comprehends
the running of trains every half hour and
the charging of only 81 for the trip.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-07-23

Gen. Benjamin Franklin Kelley, who
raised the first regiment of loyal troops
south Of Mason and Dixon's line during the
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-08
The Capital City Should Enter the
List for the Parrot
Refinery.
supt. WEIGH Says the Sunnyside
Vein Runs Through East
Granite Ground.
Helena and Frisco Divided-The Sale of the
MorninS-Curlew Plans-Bis
Butte Deal.

New York, April 7.-[Special. Mama
ger Gaylord, OF the Parrott Mining compa-
nv, is in the city, called here to attend q
meeting of the directors. The meeting Is
TO receive the report of a committee ap-
pointed some time ago to enquire into the
Feasibility of moving the works of the Par
rott company from Butte to Great Falls or
Livingston. The company has a million
surplus, one Of the best mines in America
and is amply able to make any improve
ments that may be decided upon. -FOUR
correspondent has been unable to learn
what the committee reported as to a site. A
Helena gentleman now in New York. sug-
Qests that that city should enter into COM
petition for the location of these works.
His idea is that the Missouri river
power scheme which he says
was pronounced by experts last
year n most feasible undertaking
should give the capital city an excellent
chance now in competing for the location
OF the proposed Parrott smelter and retin-
cry, az we'll as others OF equal magnitude.
Ex-Gov. Hauser, who is vice-president of
the Parrott company. when asked what ac-
ton the directors would probably take.
was non-committal, saying he was not at
liberty to make any statement,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-08
AMusEMRNTs.

Richard Stahl's new comic opera, the Sen
King. was sung to a large audience at
Minc's last evening. The performance was
quite satisfactory, though unfortunately
the stage facilities pseveMted.the presenta-
ton Of the oompany's special scenery. 1t
10 hoped that the time will soon como when
Helena audiences may see operas ar they
are produced in other cities.
The Sea King 10 q very clever compost
ton, The airs areetuueful and m~e!odious,
and the dialogue Is bright ana pleasing.
One forgets the plot while listening to the
charming music and watching the antics OF
Bob Graham. The scene Of the opera il
laid in Spain, and the characters include
in love with Dolores, the niece
OF Don Bamboula; Rosita, a village beauty;
Donna Olima, an aged duenna, n the
usual chorus of guards and attendants.
Mr.. Crahham, who Ia remembered IN Hell
ena "a the leading comediant of the Casino
company last year, delighted all last even
ing with his impe, sonation of the old duke.
His comedy was as crisp and Glenn rs one
could wish for, and he kept his hearers III
an almost o~ontinuakroar of laughter. The
other members of tho cast are haruly up
to Mr.. Graham's standard of excellence.
thouoh ali did yery we'll. Mr.. Smith was u
manly sew king, and was in good voice.
Miss Elise Warren has q sweet and power
full soprano, and 10 attractivs IN other ways.
Katie Gilbert charmed everyone with her
Irritation song in the last act. The chorus,
while not as strong as it might DC. IL we'll
trained. and we'll costumed. The entire
performance, which has many picturesque
features, ran smoothly, and was received
with much favor.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-08

OFFICE NATIONAL LOAN SAVING UNION,
HELENA, MoNT.-The directors of the Nation
al Loan and Saving Union invite all who are
interested in the plan and method of. build
ing and loan associations to call at their
office in the Merchants National bank
building and satisfy themselves by an ex-
animation of the work end methods that
the securities for all loans made are ample,
that I'LL securities are non-assignable, are
not transferable and are held for the bene-
fit of all its members.
We invite any right minded person to
investigate our work and methods, knowing
such examination will strengthen our asser.
ton that there is nothing stated or prom
Used by us that will not be fully performed
to the letter, and nothing connected there
with that is not legitimate, honorable and
founded OH a solid basis; Notwithstanding
any and all statements or insinuations te
the contrary made by anyone.
BY order Of the board of directors.
JOHN B. WILSON, President,
VIM. +. WHITAKER, Secretary.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-08
Caution.

The following letter signed by US and
others is being used as a part of the pros
pectus of the National Loan and Savings
union, of Helena, Montana:
''HELENA, Nor tana, January |. 1891.
''To Whom it May Concern:
''This is to certify that we, the under
signed bankers and business men OF Helena,
Montana are well acquainted with the di-
rectors and officers of the National Loan
and Savings union, of Helena, Montana.
and have no hesitation in recommending
them to the confidence of the public, feel
ing satisfied as to their reputation for bust
ness ability and integrity, and knowing
them to be capable of transacting with sue
cess a financial undertaking of this kind"
At the time of signing his letter we
were not aware of the purpose for which it
was to be used, and now wish to inform the
public that the use of our names, in this
connection, is hereby forbidden, and that
we do not irdorse nor recommend the Ma
tional Loan and Savings Union.
Signed: JonN 7. MURPHY.
President Helena National Bank.
A. G. JOHNSON,
Cashier American National Bank.
CANS d KILN,
G.. A.. BRoADwhrER,
President Montana National Bank.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-08
The Georgia Minstrels.

The Omaha Bee says of the Georgia min
strels: Now that the Georgia Ministries
have gone, it is but fair to say that tue
unanimous opinion of the very many h
attended their concerts at the opera house
has been and is that they are a most excel
lent troupe of real colored psople;. gentle
manly in their behavior, pleasing IN their
performances and industrious IN their ell,
forts to entertain the crowds that thronged
to witness their concerts, which we're from
first to last marked by such behavior as
could not offend the most fastidions, and
bristled with good and original jokes that
interspersed their songs and plays. me
endmen were particularly good, SURPRISING
as comedians any colored men yet seen
here III q minstrel troupe.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-08

Of land; $50 Of this il timber and l60 acres
has been cultivated and put in fruit. There
now $500 fruit trees put out, which will
this year bear. The frst dividend was de-
clarcd ON March 31st, of five cents
a share which amounts to $10,000.'
The Curlew ia located in Missoula county.
thirty-siX milea south Of Missoula, n
three miles northwest of Victor. on the
Missouri d Bitter Root railroad. The CONF
pany was Incorporated in April, 1881, and
work began in May. The principal Office
is in Helena, with =. T. Hauser. president;
A. s. Blake, vice president; A. M. Hotter,
treasurer; A. p. Loberg, secretary; n. Il.
Hackett, manager. che monthly output IL
125 tons OF carbonates. This. spring the
ompan will nut in new hoisting Machin-
cry and thus greatly increase the output.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-08

Thu Helena Street Railway company are
expecting four new cars within the next
two weeks, two for service on the Broad
water line and two for the Main street
line. Two cars will come from the Pullman
company and will be after the style of those
now in use. The two for the Bro dwater
line, however, will be gorgeous affairs.
The ara known as vestibula cars, tn front
ana rear being entirely of glass. in u half
circle. Both the pilot and conduct or will
be under shelter. The cars will be hand
somely upholstered, and are in every re-
spect the newest and best turned out. The
addition of the new cars will result. too. i'll
a short ming of running time.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-08
Successful Meetings.

The gospel temperance meetings ere prov
ing a great success. Tit Good Templars
have felt the influence of Maj. Camps
work. Monday night eight were initiated
as memcers of Helena lodge No. 2. Maj.
Camp is preaching the gospel and with
much good effect. Several held up their
Mai. Camp will give a lecture Wanted, a
Boy" on Thursday evening, at Webster's
block; tickets, SO cents.