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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-11
4. TIA. Ea,,h Unsteady ON Its Axis.

some very interesting questions have
been raised by the results OF observations
recently made in Germany On the Variable
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-11

sAills and fever OF three years standing
enr.a. hy simmons Llyer kesulator.-k.
Watkins, Watkins House, uptoa'ille, by,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08
A,DEADLY COAL OIL LAMP
1t Explodes, Burning a Whole
Family and Their House
and Money.
Terrible and Probably Fatal Acct
dent Near Victor, in Mis-
soula County.
W. y. Van Ness Has His Foot Crushed by
the Cars and II Brought to
Helena.

MrssoULA, March 7.--[Special. l-Particu-
lars were received here this morning of an
appalling accident which happened two
miles west Of Victor on the night Of March
B. Guy McCune was about to retire night
before last and was in the act of Flowing
ont the light when the lamp exploded in
his face. burning him horribly. The
flames from the scattered oil quickly COM
municated with the innammable matter in
the room. Mrs. McCune, who was in bed.
seized the baby and attempted to escape,
but was overcome by the flames and smoke.
The husband though nearly suffocated,
managed to drag his wife and child from
the burning house and to put out the fire of
their burning clothes in the snow. He at
tempted to 90 to the neighbors for
assistance, but was met by those
who had seen the flames of his burning
home. A sleigh was obtained and the party
returned and took the injured wife. child
and husband to neighbours house. The
house. all the furniture and about $3.50 in
money were destroyed.
DR.. Mills was teleeraphed for and found
tho McCunes in a very precarious condi-
tion. The exposure in the extreme cold
rendered their injuries doubly serious,
Mr.. McCune's hair ia entirely burned from
his head and his ears and neck are burned
to crisp. His eyes are swollen shut and
the permanent loss of his sight is feared.
even should he recover. the chances for
which the physicians consider slim. Mrs.
McCune and the child are also very seri-
ously burned.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08
DEFEATED THE GOVERNMENT.
Tho Southern Pacific Gains an Important
Land Suit.

Tho Southern Pacific Gains an Important
Land Suit.
Los ANaELEs, March Tin the United
States circuit court decision was rendered
in the case OF the United States VI. the
Southern Pacific railroad, giving judg-
ment in favor OF the railroad. The case
involves large tract of land claimed
by the government to have been H.
legally patented to the company by
reason of being embraced in the Mexican
grant OF San Jose, when the grant to tho
railroad was attached on April 3, 1871. The
government also claimed the consolidation
OF the Southern Pacific with other rail.
roads Is illegal and the right to earn the
grant by the construction of the
road could not pass by assignment
to the consolidated company. The court
held unanimously in favor of the
railroad on the latter point, bnt on the for
mer 1t was divided, District Judge Rose
holding against the railroad and Circuit
Judge Sawyer in its favor. Where the
judges dissent the opinion of the circuit
judge prevails and the decree is therefore
rendered against the government. Coun
sci for the government gave notice of ap-
peal to the supreme court Of the United
States.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08
INJURED by THE CARS.
Commercial Man and a Switchman Hurt
at Livingston.

Commercial Man and a Switchman Hurt
at Livingston.
LIVINGSTON, March 7.-[Special. Wv. E.
Van Ness, commercial traveller for Car
son, Pirie, Scott g. Co.. of Chicago, met
with very serious accident here last night.
He left the Albemarle hotel to catch the
passenger train No. 4, intending to go to
Billings. Some freight cars were standing
on the railroad track in front of the pas
senger depot. In attempting to 90 between
the cars his right foot was caught and
crushed to a jelly. He was dragged some
distantE by the moving train and would
have undoubtedly lost his life had not AL
derman Nelson, who happened to be near.
pulled him from under the cars. DR.. Col
lins dressed the foot, and Mr.. Van Ness was
taken on the morning train to Helena,
where his wife and child reside, and where
he will be treated at st. Peters hospital.
Frank May, switchman in the yards
here. was badly pinched between passen-
ger coach and caboose while attempting
to make coupling last night. He was
cared for by DIR. Allen, the railroad physi-
clan, and may recover.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08
Sterling
S[LYBRV ARE

Sterling Silverware is synony.
NOUS with elegance. Wherever
you find one you usually find the
other. It is"sought after more and
moro as tho world grows older.
The silversrniths of to-day. produce
handsozner things than were ever
thought of twenty-five years ago.
and for much less money. Ma
chinery and improved methods
have wrought the change. Once
the silversmitp was an artist in
the highest sense of the word.
Now the artist knows nothing OF
the hammer or blowpipe He sim
ply designs his work and turns it
over to the virtual silvers1nith, a
mere workman, and a thousand
duplicate patterns are made for the
delight of as many uses, at a price
never possible under the old re-
giEne.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08
LO IN BLUE.
General Order for the Enlistment of Two
Thousand Indians.

General Order for the Enlistment of Two
Thousand Indians.
WASHINGTON. March THE general
order issued by Secretary Proctor in regard
to the enlistment of 1000 Indians in the
army, is as follows:s The following named
companies now skeletonized, named troop
T., of each of the cavalry regiments, except
Ninth and Tenth and company in each of
the infantry regiments. except the Sixth,
Eleventh, Fifteenth, Nineteenth. Twenty
fourth and Twenty fifth, will be recruited
by the enlistment of Indians to the number
of tifty-tive for each troop and company
whenever practicable. The enlistment for
each regiment will be made within
the departments III which regimental
headquarters are located. Officers. in maxi
ing such enlistment, will be governed by ex-
listing laws and regulations, but compe-
tent Knowledge of the English language
need not be considered an essential qualifi-
cation, and married men not exceeding ten
for each troop or company, may be enlisted
with the approval of tho department. COM
mander. The enlistment of Indians under
the provisions of this. order will he dis
from the enlistments OF Indian
scouts. Regimental commanders may,
with the approval of the proper de-
p"rt'hentai couhahuers, altacn 10
Indian companies such officers as
are especially fitted for service
Herewith. Ultimately, the non. commits
stoned officers for these companies will be
supplied by the appointment of Indians III
the manner indicated by the regulations,
but until this il practical. available non
officers of either OF the skele-
ton companies may be temporarily detailed.
The number of enlisted Indian seoats will
be reduced without unnecessary delay to
100, apportioned as follows among the sew
oral departments Dakota twenty Ave,
Platte Twenty-Five, Missouri twenty i've.
Texas fifteen, Arizona fifty, Columbia ten.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08
Foreign Flashes,

The Canadian cabinet will reassemble
next week and active preparations for tho
work of the session will be commenced. II
is understood that the parliament will meet
April ~.
The London board of trade returns, for
February last, as compared with those for
tho corresponding month of the preceding
600 and decrease in exports of Gb90,0O
Lieut.. Levraghi, chief of police of Mas
sowah, who il accused OF numbering rich
natives for the purpose of plundsr, asserts
that exalted personages instructed the Mas
sownh police to nssassinate 800 natives.
The public are much excited over the affair
and demand a stringent inquiry.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08
THE OPPOSITION CAUSE.
Lost, According to the Organ of the
Government.

Lost, According to the Organ of the
Government.
TORONTO, March 7.-CommentinR on the
result of the elections the Empire, conserva-
tive, says: f"The opposition cause is lost;
its forces are beaten and demoralized.
After the first few days of brag have passed
by we shall find the party taking quarters
on the old camping grounds of purile dis
content and factious obstruction
The Globe, liberal. says: 1.-The opening
Of the session will be awaited with interest,
The cabinet has host of questions on its
hands, the mosst dangerous of all being
those growing out of its hostile attitude to-
wards the United States. The liberal party
will continue to advocate unrestricted re-
ciproclty as the only practical solution of
existing difficulties short of change of
flag. For it is manifest that not merely
has unrestricted trade come to stay, but
that in spite of temporary check it is here
to win."
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08
Poor Crops In the South.

ATLANTA, Ga, March THE Constitu-
tion to morrow will print review of the
farming situation throughout the south.
based upon the declaration of the commits
sioner of agriculture that the prospect has
not been so bad in forty years. From
South Carolina, Alabama and Mississippi
the reports are that farm work is fully one
month behind, and with the most favorable
prospects. the record of last year could not
be attained. The consensus of opinion is
that a reduction in acreage and delay in
farm work will cut off the cotton yield by
at least half million bales. Other crops
are likewise backward.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08
Twenty Thousand out of wors

ROCHESTER,. March THE clothing man
ufacturers OF Rochester, it's most important
branch of industry, ordered lockout to-
day. If the trouble is not settled soon,
10000 people will be affected. At noon the
cutters and trimmers were notified that
their services were not needed. The man.
ufacturers declare that they have been 30
hampered and interfered with by inter-
mediate parties that they feel compelled to
stop work until they can conduct their af-
fairs in manner satisfactory to them
selves,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08
An Anti. Parnell Orran.

DUBLIN. March THE first number of
the National Press, the new daily paper de-
voted to the interests of the MCCARTHY fac
ton of the Irish parliamentary party, was
issued to-day. In its leading editorial the
paper announces that it will recon-
mend the policy for years past
pursued by the United Irish party. Fur
ther on the new paper chara ct erized the OBJ
ject of Parnelrs appeal to the United States
AS not being for aid for evicted tenants but
to bring grist to the Parneltite mill.
The Freeman's Journal to-day publishes
the first of a list of subscriptions to the
Parnell leadership fund, the total showing
a subscription in one day of $3.50, and
points with pride to this response made in
few hours by its subscribers.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08
Not Insane but Scared.

New ORLEANS, March 1.-THE coroner re-
ported to Judge Baker this morning that
Politz is not insane, but that his mental
condition was affected by fear and loss of
hope. An attorney has been appointed
to defend Politz.
Mayor Shakespeare has received an anon
ymous letter threatening him with assassin
alton in case any of the accused Sicilians,
now on trial for Hennessey's murder, are
convicted. 1t is stated that during the
progress of impanelling the jurors for the
Hennessey case several talesmen were ap
preached with money to render a verdict OF
acquittal in case they were accepted as
jurors.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08
Veterans at the Fair.

MONTICELLO, ILL.,, March 1.-THE Confed-
crate veterans of Vicksburg, Miss, have
sent to the city to an aide-de- camp of the
communicating chief of the Grand Army of
the Republic, plans for the proposed re-
union of the blue and the gray at Chicago,
during the Worlds fair. Tne plan is to
have pavilion erected at Chicago to be
called "The Blue and the Gray" for the old
veterans of both armies, in which the flags
swords, guns and other relics will be stored,
the veterans to camp in tents furnished by
the war department
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08
Timber Land Frauds,

OMAHA, March 7.-Government officials
are investigating the case of Wholesale
lumber merchant of Omaha accused of at
tempting to secure by fraud thousands of
acres of timber land in Washington. The
firm has been sending carload of men to
the coast, furnishing them money, and had
them file on timber land, which afterwards
was decided to the firm. Agents of the firm
have been at work in all the large cities en-
ploying idle men for the work. The COM
pany asserts that it has capital stock of
$50O,0O0, and with the timber thus secured
intends to bull the markets of the world
with dressed lumber.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08
PETULANT WILLIAM.
Much Chs9rined Over Virtual Defeat in
the Reichstsg.


MUCH Chs9rined Over Virtual Defeat in
the Heichstag.
copyright, 1891. New York Associated press.l
p.,, w.. n n -. =.
e,sn.n. ~. ...ou 1.ny nls p'fsohA' IN
nue.ce 'he emperor succeeoeo IN prevent
ing defeat, in the reichstng. Of the govern
me. snt ion on the the proposed addition to the navy
so,.s . .s 80 t.y ~. nss oeen avae w 'nuuolns
:"o y, s"o ilom0e,s 70 aDs.a'n from vos-
ing. Debate on tho subject disclosed the
fact that both the centre and freisin-
NICE partiea ware strnnolv orpoaed n
concadino IN. .morr, rscu;.sd sor .hs
oons1'uo.lon oI Two OF tnree gun BOATS, one
iron-clad ana ono dispatch boat. The
question, though not OF striking import,
became one OF seriona moment for tho
covorn,.,,. -, ~. -s ~. '.o
so.s.naen.' s..saa wuen 'wo pa''ies co1uo'neo 70
oppose an increase OF tne navy on general
principles. To-day's division in the reichs-
ty-seven. The constitution reouirino that
one-half of the members muat vote and
there being one short of that humber
voting, the question will be resumed Mon
day.
Since the committee of the bouse heard
Admiral Hollman's frank disclosures Of the
admiralty projects to raise Germany to the
rank of q great naval power, the reichstae
has been Thoroughly alarmed and II has
been difficult to persuade that body to con-
t,ede even reasonable demands. II was
painful to hear Chancellor Won Capriyi
yesterday evening plead the necessity for
two more gunboats TO guard approaches to
the Baltic sea. DR.. Windthorst. can
trist leader. contendsd that the
canal would not he compIeted
before 1898. and that tha bn;Id;n9 and
equipping of gunboats could we'll wait.
Chancellor Won Caprivi asserted that the
canal would be opened in 1895. and held
that Germany ought to have vessels readv
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08
Raised II Check.

PrTTsBuRG, March IA. s. Hodgson. for
twenty five years trusted empleye of Jutte
l. Co., coal operators. raised check from
$42 to "a, 200 to-d day and cashed it. He took
the first train from the city. Yesterday he
did the same thing, but was found out.
When confronted with the evidence he
confessed and returned the money. On &C.
count of his long service the matter was
not pressed and this morning he took ad-
vantage of his employers leniency and re-
peated the operation.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08
KNOCKED OUT HARD.

Jack Hopper Put To Sleep for Ten M Minutes
by Billy Dscey.
NEW York. March 7.-Billy Dacey and
Jack Hopper, we'll known lightweights,
came logethe tonight at f benefit given a
local puRilist. After some banterinR they
put on the gloves and started veritable
match. In the third round Dacey
landed stinger on Hopper, knocking him
to the floor unconscious. 1t was ten min
utes before he was revived.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08
A Nihilist Scare,

ST. PETERsBURa, March 7.-Degaueff, the
nihilist leader and murderer of the chief of
the secret police in 1ss3 was arrested at
Kostroma. When taken into custody De-
gaueff was found lodging under an as
sumed name in the house of n government
official. The chief instructor at the Kos
tromn gymnasium, who was suspected of
being implicated with Degaueff, committed
suioide just as tho police burst open his
room door with the intention of arresting
him. A number of other arrests have been
made and sensational developments are
expected.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08
Poisoned by an Enemy,

LOUISVILLE, March Near Mount Ster-
ling, this morning, VIM. Ferguson, a farmer
were found dead from poisoning. His
granddaughter, Grace Boyd. is dying from
the same cause. The poison was arsenic
and was put in the coffee, evidently by
some enemy of the family who had slipped
in from the outside while breakfast was
cooking.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08
The First Bui,dia. Started.

CnIcAao March THE first building of
the Worlds Columbian exposition was
started at jackson park to-day. 1t is to be
brick structure of two stories, and in it
Constructor-General Burnham and staff
will have their Offices Fire-pr vaults
will be constructed in which to keep plans
of the exposition, which are valued at half
a million dollars.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08
THE FUNERAL TRAIN.

Carrying the Remains OF the Late senator
Hearst.
WASHINGTON, March THE remains OF
Senator Hearst were removed from his lats
residence this afternoon to car prepared
for them, and left Washington this evening
on special train over the Pennsylvania
road for California. The train is COM
posed of five Pullman sleepers and day
coaches, besides the car in which rested the
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08

WHEELING. w. Va, March 7.--Dr. George
Baird, Il prominent physician and ex-mayor
of this CITY, was shot and killed by DR..
George j. Garrison. u member of the state
board of health and formerly city health
officer. They had been enemies long
time. and as result of u dispute on the
street this morning the shooting occurred.
Garrison was immediately arrested.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08
Bank wreckers Sentenced,

PmLApELpnIA, March 7.-GeorRe L.
Work and James s. DUNCAN, the convicted
wreckers of the Bank of North America and
the American Life Insurance company.
were to-day sentenced to four and three
years, respectively. in the penitentiary.
Louis h. Pfeitfer. president of the wrecked
bank, who pleaded guilty and turned states
evidence. was sentenced to two years.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08
Accidentally Killed His Father.

Sr. Louis. March 7.--While a man named
Fowler and three boys were out duck shoot
ing OH the Arkansas river. near Palarn, yes
terday, the gun in the hands of one of the
boys was discharged, the shot entering
Fowler's heart. killing him instantly. He
fell into the water. While trying to rescue
the body the boat was capsized and one of
the bows was drowned.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08
Defrautled tho state.

LANSING, Mioh., March 7.-Thos. nj.
Brooks, aged ~. who for years has been a
prominent figure in state politics and for u
long time past a member of the state audit
ing board, was arrested to-day charged
with the embezzlement of 81 800. represent
ing rentals paid to him by persons occupy
ing offices in an old state building.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08
WE WANT YOU

To call and see our stock, or write
This advertisement will, no doubt
meet the eye Of many who do moi
often get to Helena. 1t is for those
in great measure, that we write
Advertising is a sort of modern
casting of bread upon the waters. u
We may reap the benefit of this, as
in many instances, in the past
months after it appears.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08
The Banks win Pull Though.

BuENos AYREs, March THE conference
between tho bankers and merchants and
the Argentine government through the new
minister of tnance. continued all day yes
tetday. The minister of finance declared if
the popular loan was subscribed the pro-
vincial and national banks will be saved
otherwise the government must take mens-
ures which will cause widespread ruin, but
which will save tho banks.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08

N. B.-Finest Watch repair
ing in the northwest. Jewelry
made to order and repaired,
Diamond setting and engraving.
original and artistic. A mail
order department. Write for a
ring gauge to order just the fit
with.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08
Broke a Bicycle Record.

DETROIT. Mich, March THE six days
bicycle race, eight hours per day, terminal
ed tonight. Ashinger made 1873 miles and
one lap, winning the gold medal and 40 per
cent.of the gate receipts; Reading 733 miles,
25 per cent of the gate receipts; Martin.
659; Shock. 605; Clark, 620. The best pre-
vious record for forty-eight hours is III
miles.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08
Output of the Drum Lummon.

MARgsv1L1E. March 7.-[Special. 1.-The
output of the Drum Lummon for the
month was as follows: Fifty-stamp mill,
33S tons, valued at $65.3O0; sixty-stamp
mill, 1900 tons, valued at $23,3O0; total,
$4,000; running expenses, $53, 200; profit,
$35, 400.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08
Andy Will Tackle the Australian.

New ORLEANS, March IA match was
made between Billy Maben. of Australia,
and Andy Bowen, for $4,000. before the
Olympic club, April 15. The management
of the Olympic intend to match the winner
against Jack McAulitfe.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08
SILVER
FLAT ARE

This includes all the smaller
articles usually sold in dozens or
half dozens. We carry very COM
plete lines, and can fit you out
wieh any one pattern from our
hall dozen different styles, from
salt spoons to table spoons.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08

JEANsyILLE, Pa, March 7.-rhe long
looked for ooroner's verdict on the recent
mineaooident attributes it TO an incorrect
map OF the mines, made some time in the
history OF the old workings.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08
Snow In Knnu,,s,

KANSAS Clry, March 7.-Dispatches from
many points throughout Kansas say the
heaviest snow of the winter fell day
averaging six inches on the level.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08
Had lseen "a Congressman.

MACON, Ga, March 7.--Col. Thomas
Hsrdeman, Jr.. for many years promi-
nent figure in Georgia politics and for sew
eral terms member of congress, died to-
day.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08
To the Memory of MIR. Davis.

AUSTIN, Tex, March This afternoon
tho senate and house met in joint session,
and after glowing speeches in eulogy adopt
ed resolutions of respect to the memory of
the late Jefferson Davis.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08
A Few to Hear From.

TORONTO, March THE latest corrected
summary of the result of the election gives
the governmental majority of twenty eight,
with several close constituencies yet to hear
from.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08

We have very many large ar
ticles for presents, etc. Berry bowls
and spoons, up to $3.50. Sets of
various kinds--tea, tete-a-tete, sal
ad; ice cream, fish, etc. Bon-bon
dishes and tongs. ALI kinds of sin
gle spoons and forks in cases.
Prices frern o. to $50.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08
The Govcrnment Defeated.

IqulouE, March The congress party
gained great victory this morning over
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-08
Umbrellas and Canes,

The SWEETEST things from New
York markets. We are at the ton
of the Jewelry trade in Montana.
Remember that.