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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-31
Brighton Beach Meeting.

BRIGHTON BEACH, July 30.-Weather un-
settled, track heavy. .Mile-Amazon won,
Harrison second, Rogers third. Time, 1:49.
Five furlongs-Verbena won, DR.. Bill
second. Katurah third. Time. 1:05.
Six and one-halt furlongs-Willie L. won,
Toano second. Vengeur third. Time, 1:26.
Five furlongs-Count won, Adelgesia Sec
ond. Alright third. Time, 1:051a.
Mile and one furlong-Macauley won,
Five furlongs-R Refraction won. Tanner
second, Ballarat third. limo, 1:0415.
Six and one half furlongs-Cynosure won,
Harem second Rico third. Time, 1864.
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Tho Late John Butler.

BOHEMIAN. July 30. Special. The report
that John Butter killed a man named Davis
about two years ago is something of an ex-
aRgeration, as Davis WAS only accidentally
hit and through Buffers nursing and care
full attention his life was saved and he is
living to-day. John Butler may have been
bad but he had many redeeming traits,
and his sad death at Domersville is regret
ted by many who knew his better qualities.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-31
TO THE CEUR D'ALENES,
he Proposed Excursion Over the New
Northern Pacific Branch.

The Proposed Excursion Over the New
Northern Pacific Branch.
M1ssouLA, July 3d. Special. lit is
learned from Superintendent Ramsay that
the Northern Pacific contemplate taking
charge of the proposed excursion over the
new branch to the C9ur d'Alenes, making
it Montana affair, running two or three
palace trains from different points in the
state. number of complimentary tickets
will be sent to each city. the holders of
which will be guests of the company. The
event promises to be picnic at the kind
invitation and expense of the company.
Mr.. Ramsay will present the proposition at
meeting to be held here tomorrow even
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-31
The Twin CITY Meet.

ST. PAUL, July 30.--Track good. Five
furlongs- Bright Light won. Francis Sec
ond Orvile third. Time, 1:02la.
Mile-Gudo won, Yale 81 second, Lillian
Lindsay third. Time, 1:40A.
Five furlongs-M Minnie L. won. Yo Tam
bien second. Nellie Pearl third. Time, 1:O2.
Mile and fifty yards-GetHway won. Hap-
piness second, Innocence third. Time,
l:451s.
Mile-Tenor won. Franchise second, Eli
kinuig third. Time, 1:42.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-31
Strike Begets Trouble.

TOULOUSE, July 3O.-rhe strike of en-
ployes of the horse.car railroads has as
sumed serious proportions. The strikers
to-day demolished kiosks on the principal
thoroughfares and tried to destroy the
tracks Of the roads. Dragons had to be
SAINT to the scene of disturbance. During a
charge made by cavalry upon the crowds
upon the boulevards many PEOPLE were in
iured and e number of arr ests made.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-31
Did He Promise Marriage

LONDON, July 30.-The sensational breach
of promise case of Miss Valerie Weidmann
against Capt. Robert Horace Walpole, in
which plaintiff asked 100000 damages,
and which has been in and out of the
courts for more than two years. resulted
June 13 in verdict for $11,500 damages.
Capt. Walpole took the case to the court of
appeals to-day, and that court reversed the
verdict of the lower cou.t, holding that
there was no corroborntion of the state
msnt that the defendant had promised to
marry her.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-31

SARATOGA, July 3O.-Weather unsettled,
track in fine condition, attendance fair.
Seven furlongs-Bolero won, Princess
Bowling second, Maidstone third. Time,
1:3O.
American Hotel stakes for three-year-
olds, one mile--La Tosca won, Santa Anna
second, Valera third. Time, 1:431a.
Saratoga stakes tive-eighths of a mile
Miss Dixie won, Promenade second, Rex
third. Time, l:O4.
Mile and one furlong-G Gettysburg won,
Now-or-Never second, Calcium third.
Time, 200.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-31
ilnMn NnMn hY Wind.

WLLIAMspoRr, July 3O.--A violent wind
and rain storm occurred here this after
noon. Portions of the town were flooded
two or three feet deep. The storm did
much damage. On tho south side thirty
five houses were wholly or partially blown
OFF their foundations. At least one house
collapsed before the inmates were able to
get out, and Mrs. Fred. Tracy WAS probably
fatally injured.
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Tamaemaru Immediately sank with loss
OF 26O persons drowned and missing. The
captain, first officer, and sixty laborers
reached shore.
Coming for Money.

LIVERPOOL, July 30.-President Emmett,
of the American National federation, ao-
companied by William j. Lano and Mau-
rico Hea!y, members of parliament for
Cork, sailed for New York on board the
steamship Majestic to-day. At Queens
town Emmett was presented with an ad-
dress in behalf of tho town commission
ers. Replying, Emmett said: 1.-The Irish
in America will always give material sup
port to the party approved OF by Irish peo-
pie, but not II cent to faction. Ii OBfien
and Dillon speak against Parnell the Amer
lean apathy will disappear
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-31
Treln Fall of Rain,

BOMBAY. July 30.-During the past twenty
four hours fifteen inches of rain have fallen.
The towns of Bhowhnugeer and Mahodda,
in the province of Guierat, are flooded with
water, which rises breast-h gh in the streets,
Three hundred people and a countless num-
ber of head of live stock were drowned.
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name standing, to see how it would agree
with tho signature, made in Il similar posi-
tion. on the alleged will. Near the close of
the afternoon Mrs. Mary A. Downey,
mother of JAS X. Eddy. the alleged forRer
of the will. WAS put on the stand. She
said that she WAS present in tho room at
tho time tho will was drawn up and
signed. She said that Job Davis, uncle to
jas. TX. Eddy, drew up the will.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-31
Used Bottles and "a ua.chet.

ELlzAHrn, N. j., July @.-Wm. Mead
ans will probably die of terrible injuries
inflicted by u lightweight fighter, James Il.
l.iddy. and two others, liaay married
McAdnms' sister and abused her. McAd-
ans to. night called l.iddy to account i'll
the saloon of the latter BOTTLES and Il
hatchet wee used on MoAdams' head with
sickening results.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-31
Railroad Mon In Town.

GnEAr FALLS, July 30.-iSpecial.l- IA pri-
vate car arrived in this city this morning
containing =. S. Brown, of st. Joseph,
Mo-, attorney for the Rock Island G. j.
Shields. general superintendent, and S. A.
Brooks, freight agent of tho Chicago, St.
Paul Il Kansas City road. with their wives,
aud Gen. w. d. Flower, president of the
Union stock yards at st. Paul. They
stopped over here on their way to tho coast.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-31
Trottinc at Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, o., July 30.--2:l7 trot-Mam-
brino Maid won, Frodigal second. Walter
+. third, G. X. II. fourth. Best time,
2l7$4.
Double team race--Pickpannia and Won
der won, Abbie V. and Problem second,
other teams distanced. Best time, 2:2l.
2:20 ,ace-Ivorine won. Lady Sheridan
second, Treasure third. Edinburg fourth,
Best time. 2:lS.
223 trot, unfinished-Little Albert won
the first and second heats, Walton Boy won
the third. Best time. 2:19l4.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-31
Revival of Pr'ze-Flghting.

LONDON, July 30.-In the commons to-day
Cobb, member for Rugby, referred to the
recent Pritchard-Smith fight and urged
that the government take stringent steps to
stop the revival of illegal prize-feht un-
der pretense that they were simply glove
contests or boxing bouts. Matthew'S home
secretary, said if evidence were forth
coming to show that the boxing contest was
of illegal character all concerned would be
prosecuted.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-31
Kocl,'s Followers Iglated,

BERLIN, July 30.-Dr. Thamm, of Dussal-
dorf, has issued report to the effect that
he has managed. by tho Koch system. to
bring about complete cures in 40 per cent.
of the cases of tuberculosis which he has
trented and satisfactory results occurred
in As rer cent. of the other cases treated by
the same system. Naturally the followers
OF Koch are elated.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-31
BASE BALL.

The Home Club Mentioned First in the
Record Here Printed.
LEAGUE CLUBS.
Cincinnati 0, Chicago l.
Pittsburg ., Cleveland Is.
ASSOCIATION CLUBS.
Washington IL, Athletics 5.
Baltimore 3. Boston ..
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-31
Cncvcntful Day In the Big Trial.

BUTTE. July 30--[Special. The day WAS
uneventful in the Davis case. Sconce was
crosse examined nearly all day, but proved
pretty clever. Ho WAS made to sign his
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-31
THE WEST SIDE MEETING.
The Opening Day Of the Races at
Butte Was Fairly Sue
cessful.
The Favorites Did Not Succeed
in Landing All of the
Events.
Trottins and Running on Other Tracks
Isase Ball KecOrd-News of the
Sporting World.

BUTTE, July So.-[Special. The races
Of the West Side association started Off to-
day with fair attendance. There were
good races and much interest. The stake
race for three year-olds was walk over for
ID. G. Bricker's Ellard. Bob Wade was
favorite for the quarter mile dash and won
in 1224, with Sam Jones second and Nettie
Il third. In the half-miie run, pools sold
heavy with Smooth Wire favorite. It was n
nip and tuck race between Smooth Wire
and Bay Tom, but the latter beat the
favorite by half n head in 80.
The Jew was third, Blue Dick fourth. Mer-
maid fifth, and Harry Hughes last. Maud
Patchen was the favorite for the trot and
,u1,,, 4hroa rtr iuht heata IA fnilnWs:
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-11-10
Paddy Smith Want. to wrest,e.

Paddy Smith, the lightweight pugilist, has
turned his attention to wrestling and an
nounces his readiness to meet any man of his
weight either at cateh-as-catch-can or Graco-
Roman style. He called last night at the office
OF the PosT-1NTELLIGENcEB and stated that he
was prepared to make q match with any man
in the country not weighing over lao pounds
for any amount up to $1,000. Although the
challenge II open to everybody, it il aimed
more especially at P. E. McCaffrey, the Aus
traltsn wrestler, now in the city, and Paddy
Gallagher, who claims to be the lightweight
champion of the Coast. In order that there
moy be no drawback to making match, Smith
announces that in case either of the men can
not secure backing he will wrestle for purse.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-11-10
JACKSON TO SLAVIN.
Peter the Great Challenges the
English Champion.
PRlZEFIGHT AT COLUMBUS, o.
Paddy Smith Comes Out as q Wrestler,
to Tackle Any Man Of His Weight
in This Neighborhood.

CHICAGO, Nov. 9-On behalf of Peter Jackson
Parson Davies has extended to Frank slavin a
challenge to a finish fight, Quesnsberry rules
Tor purse of $4,000, which Jackson under
stands The California Athletic Club viii put up
Jackson offers further to wager slavin $3.50
that slavin does not defeat him. The contest is to
tske pace three or four months from the sign
ing OF the articles
Jackson says he makes this offer now because
sullivan refuses TO consider any offer until the
expiration of his theatrical contract next June
and that the necessary time for training would
rnake 1t nearly year before John L could
fight.
Peter further objects to Slavins claim TO be
heavyweight champion of Australia, saying he
still holds that title against all corners.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-11-10
PERSONAL.

Mr.. F. ". Freeman, of Anacortes. IL at the
Occidental
Mrs. H. Hunter left for ST. Paul yesterday on
the Northern Pacific.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Caches, of La Conner, ar
rived at the Occidental yssterday.
Mr.. and Mrs D. L. Mccormick started yester-
day for . two months trip to st. Louis.
Mr.. II. 8. Hostettsr. IT,, of the pay department
of the United States army, is at the Rainier.
Mr. NJ n. Miles, cashier at the Northern Pacific
Express Company's ONCE, il on a trip to South
Bend.
The Ladies' Relief will hold meeting this
afternoon at . o'clock at the Chamber of Com
mercs.
Mr. Charles w. Angel, editor of the Island
County Sun, at Coupsville, was in tho city yes
terday.
Mr. and Mrs. George B. Kittinger left Sunday
for California, where Mrs. kittinger will spend
the winter.
Mr.. Julius W. Krause, the draughtsman, has
returned to Los Angeles. CAL. to make his home
for the winter.
Policeman A. g. steppler presented his fellow
officers with box of cigars yesterday. steppler
explained the gift with broad smile accom-
panied by the Information, otis girl"
Mr. J. E. Miller was placed in charge of the
correspondence desk of the local United States
land Office yesterday, relieving Mr.. II. K. shep-
herd, who has accepted the position of chief
clerk of the Olympia land Office
Mr.. I. II. Cam, IT,, son of Judge T. Fl. Cam,
who was recently admitted to practice by Judge
Lichtenberg, left for Olympia yesterday, to be
admitted to practice in the supreme court. lie
will practice law in connection with his father
in this city.
Sheriff woolery, accompanied by deputy,
will leave for Walla Waila this morning with
Harry Connolly and Frank Adams, burglars,
who are each sentenced to seven yesrs In the
pen itentiary for cracking the Standard Oil Com
pan e safe the night OF October %.
A. E.wsll,, justice of the peace for franklin pre-
cinct, who was arrested Saturday charged with
attempting TO criminsly assault Mrs. Mary
Digs, colored woman, went before Justice
Won Tobel yesterday and gave bonds in the sum
of $500 for his appearance for hearing today.
His bondsmen are William Sutherland and
Robert Coomb.
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AMUsEMENrs.
George Ksnnan Tomorrow Night.

souoIr0W N1Rut.
tomorrow night George Konnan, the Siberian
lecturer, viii appear at the Seattle opera house
herman In self-made man. Circumstances
that could neither be helped nor hindsred laid
upon the shoulders Of this boy the duty of as
sisting In the support OF the family, and, at the
somewhat tender age of Il. George Kennan be-
gan that life - teiegraphist, which prevented
any further regular school-goiug but which
with equal pace, led the way TO a very different
career. Courage and endurance and industry
were not the least of the quatit es that were at
once sxhibltsd and educated in the struggle of
the years that followed Two years spent In the
wiids OF Eastern Siberia, with its camps on the
ooundless steppes its life in the smoky huts of
the wandering koraSs, its arctic winters, its
multiplied hardships and its manifold interests
ana excitemsnts proved preparatory school for
another and vastly more important siberian
journey for the Century, which won his present
lame Not the least of its advantages
was the knowledge of the language then first
acquired in those months of often solitary life
among the wild tribes of Siberia Among this
mans many qualifications for this work is an
unusual linguistic ability Not only is q Ian
guage very easy to him, but, alnost without
his own knowledge, he possesses himself OF q
certain inner sense of its use, and q facility at
It's idiom. He has been called among the frst-
II not, indeed, the best-of Russian scholars in
America. II after hearing Mr.. Kennsns lecture
the people are not reused to q full sense of
Russias shameful brutality, this will be the
first community that fails to be won over by
the lecturer.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-11-10
A REVIVAL AT HAND.
neeting Of ALI the Methodist Ministers
of the CITY Meak % praxer


The Methodist ministers of the city held a
meeting yesterday afternoon in the parlors Of
the First Methodist Episcopal church. Those
present Were: Presiding Elder T b Ford Rev.
n ID White, a. Haven church. Rev W r. Nc
aiilsn, OF Grace church: Rev. r. T. Fshs, of
Ballard; Rev. 5. A Bright, of Trinity; Rev.
horace Aling, OF Asbury; Rev. Alfred Inwood,
o. Battery street. and Rev. E. s. Stockweil, of
me city mission. Rev. Nr. seIliger of Port
townsend, was also present as "a visitor
Rev hr. Ford presided, and the work of the
Ae'hodiSt churches IN the city and vicinity
vas thoroughly discussed. The pastors all ex-
pressed themselves A. confident that great re-
WA was a. hand. More interest was being
aken IN spiritual affairs than for a long time
before, and IL was the unanimous sense OF the
aseting that next week be devoted 10 PRAYER.
~ pursuance Of the recommendation BY the
neeni ecumsnicsl conference. All of the
aeth dist churches will, therefore, hold PRAYER
neetnes or meetings for tile general discussion
vi timely subjects every night next week
Rev MI stockwsll, who has charge OF num-
Sf o. the missions in aud al scent TO the city.
reported class OF twsuty-ons in tho Sunday
sehool In South Seattle, a aourishinr class at
eoIumb;a and promising classes AT other points
Kew Mr.. Allins reported "a increase in mis-
suhaay-school from trenty-.Ix a few weeks
go 10 ninsty-six at the present time. Many
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-11-10
A Policeman Killed by His Wife,

BAN FRANCISCO, Nov. e.-Police Officer Jere.
miah T. Cotter was shot and killed this morning
by his wife at their residence on Fifteenth
street The couple had quarrel originating IL
is stated, from a report that the police commits
soners would examine Cotter tonight on a
charge OF intemperanee. Mrs. Cotter claims
her husband attacked her, and that she fred two
shots in self-defense, one OF which took efee. in
his back, killing him instantly. The woman
surrendered herself and was taken TO jail II is
stated that the couple had quarrel in February
last, during which Cotter fred 8 shot ut his
wife
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-11-10
"The Black Flag

Last nights attendance at Cordray's was
satisfactory supplement- to that of the preceding
night A fine performance advertises itself after
the frst representation, and, judging from the
numerous favorable comments heard on all
sides respecting the enaction of "Ths Black
Flat" by Cordray's new combination Sunday
night, considerable advertising was dope ysster-
day by those present on that occasion. 1t is the
universal opinion that the performance OF "The
Black Flag" IL the best ever given in the Cord
ray theater Mr.. Mark Price, Mr.. Andrew
Waidron, Mr.. Joseph Ransome and Miss Jennie
Cslef, the new members. have already estab-
lisded themselves i'll the good opinion OF theater
goers, the two hrst named more especially.
Manager Cordray Displayed his customary
sagacity in theatrical management by selecting
"The Black Flag As an opening piece for the
winter season, and the weeks business will
prove in a material sense the wisdom of his
choice. The auditorium bill il highly enter
tanning and drew a crowded hall last night.
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Brief Tacoma News.

TACOMA, Nov. s.-fspcciai. The capital stock
OF the Tacoma Insurance Company was today
increased from 100000 to 100000, the capital
stock paid up being 100000 and the liabilities
SAL
The annual meeting of the Puget Sound and
Alaska Steamship Company will be held No
vember 20 at Utsalady.
Tho Home Flats, on d street, near South
Seventh, were slightly damaged by fire this
evening. While answering tho alarm hose cart
No. ran into gutter, smashing the rear axle.
Emma Porter Makinson, of this city, will sing
in fifty concerts to be given this winter through
out the Northwest and British Columbia
]. b. Mailing, of Aberdeen, leaves tomorrow to
make an inspection OF the Okanogan mines,
with view Of buying mining property.
A large delegation will 90 to Sumner tomorrow
to attend the county sunday school convention.
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August 10. 1891

DR.. J. Eugene Jordan, 8 attic, WASH,
Dear Doctor-Will have to write you
that | am surprised to find myself so
greatly improved in so little time, and am
pleased to say that could not give your
medicines too great praise. My health
was gone. felt that medicines could do
me no good. was hopeless of ever re-
covering. thought too late to try your
medicines, but with death staring me in
the face | determined to do so. am
pleased that / did it, for at this date I
have received ten fold the price of the
medicines. II / should say one hundred
fold i, would not be overvaluing the diff
ference in my health. / feel like another
man. Yours respectfully,
JAMES H. HYSOM,
Snohomish, Wash.
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TINE LIMITED.
Drs. Darrin Will Soon Close Their
Offices in This City.

Drs. Darrin contemplate soon closing
their offices in Seattle and will return to
their head Office in Portland, Or, where
they are permanently located. Parties
desiring to see them can do so at once at
the Normandy, corner Third and James
streets, Seattle, Wash.
Office hours from 10 to 5 daily; even
inss. to s; Sundays, 10 to ~.
They make speciality of all diseases Of
the Eye. Ear, Nose and Throat, and all
nervous, chronic and private diseases,
such as Loss of Manhood, Blood Taints,
Syphilis, elect, Gonorrhea, Structure,
Spermatorrhea, Seminal Weakness, or
Loss of Desire or Sexual Power in man or
Woman. Ali peculiar Female Troubles,
Irregular Menstruation, Leucorrhea, Dis
placements, etc, are conhdentially and
successfully treated, and will under no cir
cumstances take case that they cannot
cure or beneiit. Consultation tree
Charges reasonable. Cures of private
diseases guaranteed and never pub
llshed in the papers. Most cases can re-
ceive home treatment after visit to the
doctors Office. Inquiries answered and
circulars sent free.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-11-10
The Sos. F.mlIx,. Show.

Friday and Saturday nights the Moss Family
will present their musical entertainment at the
Seattle opera-house. The Baltimore Sun of re-
cent date, ailuding to the Moss Family, said
Probably the most delightful entertainment Of
the season was that of the Moss Family at the
opera-house last Saturday night. Notwith-
standing the inclemsnt weather they had good
house, and all present were pleased with the
programme. They gave great variety of spark
ling musical gems and are artists in their pro-
fessien. Their band, orchestra, and especially
the saxaphone quintette, are worthy of high
praise. There's plenty of music and fun-good
because it is free from anything unbecoming
ladies and gentlemen.
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Prixefisht at Columbus.

COLUMBUS, o., Nov. ED German, of Column
bus, formerly of Buffalo, and Tommy Conner, OF
Cincinnati, lfEhtweights, fought hnish fight
tonight for ST. 900 side and the gate receipts.
John Murphy, of Cincinnati was referee. Cor
man forced the fighting from the start, and
landed heavily on Conner. 1t was apparent from
the hrst that Conner was no match for German.
In the second round Conner was Knocked and
forced down twice, and in the third and last
Gormsn made short work OF his man, knocking
him down twice. Conner failed to come to time,
and the Eight was given German. Conner had
bean drinking and was in poor condition.