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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-15
KENTUCKY DEMOCRATS,
They Meet in State convention at Loui
Ville-The Platform.

They Meet in State convention at Louis
ville-The Platform.
LOUISVILLE KY. May 14.-The democratic
state convention is still in session. The
platform adopted tonight insists that tar
iff reform is the paramount question before
the American people and denounces the
Mckinley bill as the "most outrageous
measure ever passed by an American con-
gress." The platform contrasts with it the
policy of Grover Cleveland and John G.
Carlisle, which would discourage unneces-
sary ex expenditure, provide all needed reve-
nue., cheaper what we buy and open the
markets of the world to the products of our
farms and factories. On silver the plat
form says: Recognition of the fact that
the United States is the greatest silver pro-
ducing country in the world. and that both
gold and silver were equally the money of
the constitution from the beginning OF the
republic until the hostile and fraudulent
legislation of the republican party against
silver, which unduly contradicted the cir
culating medium of the country, and feel
ing that the interest of the people demands
more money for use in the changes of trade
and commerce. we tender our gratitude to
the democrats of the last congress for their
almost unanimous vote in both houses in
favor of free coinage, and demand the
restoration of silver to the position of
equality before the law given it by our
fathers"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-15
Spring Overeoats,

Have been in such active de-
nand that eur lines are badly
broken. We have therefore
marked them down to such price
that any one wishing to purchase
will sacrifice style to price. We
have two shades, gray at $12. 50
hnd light brown at $12, that
are bargains in any Country.
Don't miss them if you want to
buy a Spring Overcoat.
You will find our goods clean
Ind well assorted-not the shop
worn relics of bygone ages, with
moss on the edges-but all nice
Btylish patterns, well assorted,
md what is the most important
n clothing house,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-15

to-day this welcome from my old friends
lThe.e was perceptible moisture in tho
prcsident's eye. My manhood has known
no other homo but this. 1t was
the scene Of my carly struggles.
1t has been the scene and inatru-
mont and support Of my early SUCCESS in
life. / come to lay down before you to-
day my offering OF thankfuIness for friend
ly helpfulness IN boyhood and in all houra
down to this, left you two years ago to
take up the work of the most responsible
Office in the world. won't to these untried
sustained by your helpful friendlness. I
come after two years to confess many er-
rors, but to say to you l have but one
thought in mindto use whatever influence
have to the general good of all tho people.
Applause. Our stay is 10 brief / must
deny myself the pleasure of taking all these
friends by the hand. God bless you all.
have not forgotten. or cannot forget In
dianapolis. ] look forward, If my life is
spared, to this as the city where / shall
rest when hard toll ia done. I love its
homes and rejoice in its commercial pros
perity." The party soon after started for
Washington.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-15
WHO IS THE BOSSY


Onicials OF tho NOrthweatNra Road, or the
Switehmen?
CHICAGO. May 14.-.TroubIe between tho
Chicago 81 Northwestern railroad and 10
switchmen, growing out of the discharge Oi
ynrdmaster, eliminated this morning Ii
tho discharge of tho entire force, numher-
ing $50 men. The company has been antio-
ipating this necessity for some timo and
were prepared for 1t. Now men waro hired
and distributed through tho yards taking
the places OF those discharged. All the
morning trains went out as usual and no
Rs''H TSs up officials a0ss s.e III;
for more than two years tho
situation. regarding switchmen waa
constantly growing worse. The
men not only struck frequently for trivial
causes, but they have n number of times de-
manded the discharge OF men who per-
formed satisfactory work and whose only
fault was they were not members OF the
switchmon's union. About two months 400
they demanded the discharge OF Yardmastsr
McNerney and to avoid trouble he was os-
tenaibiy dismissed, but kept on the pay roll
of the company and was this morning rein-
ger Whitman says the management Ia fully
determined that this state Of affairs has
gone far enough and while IL proposes to
deal fairly and Justly with its employees and
give falr ana JUST CONSIDERATION to any
grievances properly presented, it also pro-
poses to manage its own property and
its own business in its own
way. All other railroad companies
are applauding the action Of
the Northwestern. and will come to its sup
port if necessary. The discharged em-
ployes are only thoss on the Northwestern
system proper, which does not include the
lines west Of the Missouri river. Reports
from all points are to the effect that trains
are moving very generally on time, and in
terruption to business is very slight. At
points where new switchmen have not been
provided. trainmen are doing the awitoh-
ing.
Dispatches from Milwaukee and Madison,
Wis, and Clinton, Iowa, and other places
on the road, say switchmen at those points
were discharged and paid of this morning.
To a committee of the men who called on
President HuRhitt he said: "The switch
men for the last two years have been about
running this road. All the officials have
been humiliated and now we propose to as-
certain whether We can run our own road.
We are backed up by every trainmen's or
der in the federation except the switchmen.
This 10 not an attack on unions in any way.
but simply matter OF discipline. We
must know who are going to dictate. off,
cialB or emplOyeG.'
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-15
DIED OF POISON.
Undoubted Evidence That HIrs, Barnaby
Was Killed by Arsenic.

Undoubted Evidence That Mrs Barnaby
Was Killed by Arsenic.
DENVER, May H.-[Special. Late to-
night Prof. Harden completed his analysis
of the viscera of Mrs. Barnaby, and pre-
pared all his exhibits to provo that Mrs.
Barnaby was killed by the administration
of poison. Every known precaution was
taken SO that the test would be certain
evidence. Undoubted proof Of tho pres-
snce of arsenic was discovered. II waa
found in considerable quantities. Dr..
Graves, through his counsel, an
nounced to-day that he would
not contest the theory Of murder,
but would admit that and atte,npt to prove
that tie doctor was the victim OF con-
spiracy to fix the crime on him. He denies
all knowledge of the sending Of the bottle,
denies having sent it, or having said that
he sent it. His counsel declined to give the
names of parties accused Of the conspiracy.
but say they will be developed In the course
Of the trial. No doubt exists as to the COM
ing indictment OF Graves and the document
is expected to be in the hands Of the court
tomorrow.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-15
No News of the Itnta.

WAsmNsroN. May 1.,-1\ere was nc
news of the ltata or Charleston at ths navy
department this morning. No credence il
given to the report that the Charleston has
sunk tho ltata In the first place it ia said
that news OF such event could only be re-
ceived through the arrival of the Charles
ton at some port connected with telegraph
lines which has not so far occurred. In the
second place nobody supposes the Itata
would resist the Charleston, for she is to-
tally unprspared to do 40 and even if she
attempted it the Charleston could readily
suGdue her force without resortina to tho
extreme measure of blowing her out of tho
water, as it la rumored she had done.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-15
FOOD FOR SHARKS.
increasing Number Of Claimants To Myth
iGal Millions In England.


ical Millions In England.
LONDON, May H.--In spite OF repeated
warnings sent from timo TO time by the
United States legation here, and by the
press of America concerning the fraudulent
character of so-called English estate agents
IN America, recent developments show that
the warnings have been unheeded, and tho
number OF dupss is increasing instead of
decreasing. During the past few weeks
more letters than ever have been received
from America inquiring after imaginary
estates OF fabulous sums awaiting the writ
ers in the Bank of England. This cor
respondence, rs far back AZ Mr.. Lowell's
time, grew to such enormous proportions
that letters of this description had to be
answered by printed circulars. During
Lincoln's term of Office nearly all letters
have come from small country towns.
showing that the agents find them the most
profitable fields. Texas, Kansas, Iowa and
the far west seem to be especially produc-
tive. although letters are received from all
parts of the United States OF all the
claims Investigated, not one has been found
to have any validity whatever. Claimants
should also benr in mind that the statute
of limitations fixes the period within which
unclaimed estates revert to the crown, and
this period is twenty years. There are no
large sums of money awaiting claimants in
the Bank of England.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-15
SUMMER RACING.

Events at Glendive and Miles City, and
Probably Helena.
Secretary James G. Ramsay of the Daw-
son County Fair and Sales association was
In Helena Yesterday endeavoring to secure
the corporation of tho local horsemen in
making the spring meeting at Glendive 9
success. The racing at Glendive will take
place June II, Is and 10. There will be
s., 500 in purses, the events being as follows
First day, Wednesday, June II. Trottinl
-2;ao class. 300; $40 to first, 800 to sec.
dash, $15O; $l35 to first, S15 to second
Trotting-3:0O class, $500; $3.50 to first, $7t
to second, $45 to third.
Second day-Thursday. June 18. Trot-
ting-235 class, $500. $50 to first, SIS to
second. $40 to third. Hurdle race-One
mile, over five hurdles, $3.50. $225 to first,
owned in Dawson and Custer counties,
500. $75 to first, $25 10 second.
Third day-Friday, June 10. Trotting-
Free for all, $500. 5000 to first, $125 to
second, $75 to third. kunning-Haif mile
and repeat. $500. $3.50 to first $40 to Sec
ond. Running-One mile, $500. $270 to
first, $50 to second.
The Custer County Horse Fair and Sales
association will distribute $500 in purses
at Miles City, on June "a, 25, 26 and 27. The
events will be as follows:
First day-Wednesday M--Trotting-
2:3O class, $400. $240 to first, 500 to sec
ond, $50 third. Kunning mile. two
year-olds-$250. $225 to first, $25 to sec
ond. Running-Half mile, Custer and
Dawson county horses-$l5O $135 to first,
S15 to second.
Second day-Thursday 25-Trotting--3:OC
class-$3oO. $3.50 to first, $75 to second
$45 to third. Running-One mile; ali
ages-$300. $270 to first, $50 to second
Hurdle race-Over five hurdles-$20O. $3.50
to FIRST. 500 to second.
Third day - Friday Go Trotting-2:35
class-$3o0. $3.50 to first, s75 to second
S45 to third. Running-1hree-q quarters
all ages-s250. $225 to first, 1876 to second
kunning-One mile, military race-$1O0
$50 to first, $40 to second.
Fourth da.-Saturday 27. Trotting-
Free-fo all, $3.50; $3.50 to first, $187.50 tc
second, $112.5O to third. Running-One
and one-eighth miles, all ages, $500; $45(
to first, $50 to second.
The drivers at the Helena fair grounds
will endeavor to get mp some racing there
ON the Fourth of July, III case no regular
races are arranged by the association
This will make some fine sport, as the
riding will be for money which the drivers
will either put up themselves or take in al
the gate.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-15
Business Suits.

The rage for black continues,
|Rnd is greater than it was last
year. We meet it With the
argest stock in the city, no
loubt. We show them in Thib-
Its, Cheviots, Flannels, Serges
Ind Corkscrews. The prevail
F ng style is sack, and one of the
landsomest suits that is shown
his year is our 1906, a serpentine
Wale Cheviot, bound and patch
pockets, that will be seller or
we miss our guess.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-15
HOME, SWEET HOME.
The President Much Affected by the Re,
ception of His Neighbors.

The President Much Affected by the Re-
ception of His Neighbors.
INDIANAPOLIS, May IA large delega-
ton of Indiana friends met the presiden-
tial party at Montezuma. and made them
selves hoarse cheering the president. He
was overcome with the greeting He said,
in part: my friends, we have had long
journey and one attended by great many
pleasant incidents. Everywhere we have
had most cordial and kindly greeting, but
| as cross to-day the border line of Indiana
and meet again these old friends find in
your welcome sweetness that exceeds itall."
At this point tears came to tho presidents s
eyes and his utterance became SO chokad he
could say no more. lie soon recovered,
however. and extended cordial welcome
to tho Indianapolis reception COMMITTEES.
The train arrived i'll this city promptly at
i45 this afternoon, it's approach being her
aided by an artillery salute, Preparations
for the presidents reception were magniti
cent in eve.y way, considering the limited
length of his stay. From every window and
house-top i'll the principal down-t town
streets the stars and stripes were unfnrled
to the breeze and large sized pictures of the
president were conspicuous everywhere.
Especially was this NO along the line of
march. In Jackson place near the Union
station decorated stand was erected. The
crowd, i'll cheer after cheer, gave the presi-
dent u genuine hoosier welcome to his old
home. Arrived at the stand Gov.
Hovey addressed tho multitude, and
Mayor Sullivan in neat speech
welcomed the president home. President
Harrison responded saying i'll part: II do
not think can speak much to-day. The
strain of II long journev and frequent calls
made on me to speak from Washington to
tho Golden Gate, and from the far north
west back to Indianapolis. have somewhat
exhausted me and made my heart SO open
to these impressions az | greet my old
friends that cannot, fear. command my
self. Our pathway has been marked by the
plaudits OF the multitudes, our way strewn
with flowers, but all tho sweetness of these
flowers, all the beauty of the almost tropi-
cnl landscapes, tho richness of precious
mines, sink into forgetfulness, as receive
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-15
Routine Work Accom- plished.

INDIANAPOLIS, May 1.-THE session of
the conference of charities and corrections
committee on reports from states. This
was followed bv comments by individual
delegates and five minute reports on Incl
dents and phases of the work. This after
noon public reception was given to the
delegates. Denver will probably be
selected as the place for the next meeting.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-15
The Ticket Brokers.

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, May 1.-THE expected
fight in the American Ticket Brokers' as
ISOLATION over the proposal to incorporate
the organization and place members under
bond was averted to-day by reference to a
committee without instructions. A reaolu-
tion was adopted heartily endorsing the
fearless position taken by the Cdicago a.
the best support of the association to the
company in resistance against the boycott
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-15
T0-tlRy's Zig Race.

New York, May H.-Entries for the
Brooklyn hnnaicap, for horses three years
old and upward. onb to add an amount
necessary to make the gross value of the
stake S20,09O, of which second horse re
oeiyes $3,h00 and third horse $i,5o0, mile
and quarter: Tenny l2S, Burlington 100
nj III, Tea Tray ll6, Castaway II. l15 Sem
orita ia. Reporter ITO. Banquet l0S, Eon
l0S, Santiago 10s, Leighton l06, Cousin
Jeems lOG Russell 10i, Uncle Bob 100,
saunteser 100, Once Again 100, Chatham 9s,
Carroll ", King Thomas %, Nellie bly, %.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-15
Tho Rumor Repeated.

CtTy OF MExIoo, May I.--1he Anglo.
American prints Il special from San Bias,
repeating tho rumor about tho sinking OF
the Itata. Whether she exploded her mag
azine or was sunk by the Charleston ID no,
stated. A special from Acapulco states
neither the Itata nor Charleston had been
sighted. The greatest excitement prevails
in San Bias.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-15
Burned Out of Home,

LupINeroN, Mich, May 14.-The last one
of the Inhabitants of Walkerville, which
burned Sunday. has now been heard from,
and the report That a number of lives were
lost proves untrue. Those who escaped
had nothing but their wearing appare, and
nre i'll destitute circumstances. Several
points in this section report homeless and
destitute people coming in each day.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-15
Devastation in Michigan.

WHITE CLOUD. Mich, May A-Rains
have subdued the forest fires in this vioini-
ty. Hundreds of families are destitute
within twenty-five miles of here, and many
hundreds will have nothing to eat save
what charitable people give them. Some of
them are badly burned. No rains hive
fallen near Escanaba in four weeks and the
situation is verv serious. Fires are now
doing great damage in Delta and Menomi-
nee counties and spread over vast area
The home of Robert Duke. Il farmer of
bennington, Montmorency county, was
burned and two of his childten perished.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-15
Louisville Races.

LOUISVILLE, May A.-Maidens, all ages
one mile-Shipman won. Tarquin second,
Virgin third. Time, 1:45.
Two-year- -olds, half mile-Ceverton
won. Maud Howard second, Helen N. third.
lime, 80.
Two-y -year-olds, tillies, five furlones-
Chaperone won, Adalia second, Ignite third.
Time. 1:03.
All ages, one mile and seven yards
Georgetown won, Tom Rogers second, Lit
tile Annie third. Time. l:49l4.
Three year old and upward, one mile and
one hundred yards-Hamlet won. Glockuer
second, Fairy Queen third. Time, l:bOl6.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-15
Grape brandy DlstiIlsrs.

SAN Francisco, May 14.--The Examiner
says company, composed OF British and
French Dealers has been formed In London
to buy the principal wineries In California.
Tho syndicate Ia called Grape Brandy DIs-
tillers, and has mn ostensible capital OF
sl20,O00, but the real capital is many times
that amount. Tho scheme Ia to ship grape
wine from California TO England and
France and there distill II,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-15
CONFISCATED THE EDITION.
A Discriminating Partisan In the Eel Paso
POstOfiice.

POstOffice.
Ell PAso. Tex, May 1.-THE entire mail
edition of che El Paso Times was coniis-
Gated and refused transmission through
the mails yesterday morning by the post
master of this place because tho paper con-
tanned synopsis of the Louisiana supreme
court decision compelling the Louisiana
state secretary to submit to tho peop 10 Of
that state at the next election an am0ndme mt
passed by tho general assembly extending
the charter of the Louisiana Lottery com. !.
pany.
The same was published in republican
paper here and it is snid no protest was
made against ii by the postmaster. The
business manager Of the Times swore out
warrant for the postmaster's arrest on the
charge of unlawfully OBTAINING mail mat
ter and refusing ita transmission through
tho mails. The postmaster was taken bc-
fore the United States commissioner, who
bound him over to appear for hearing.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-15
VIII Bring the Plans.

BUTTE, May 14.-[Speoial.l John Ma
guire will leave for Helena In the morning
to complete arrangements for his new opera
house. Contrary to general belief in Helena
the new opera house will be built on what
is known as the Hale property, just north
of the Sanford-Evans block on Main street.
Mr.. Mcguire will take with him the plans
and specifications for the now building,
and the work of construction will begin II
O very short time.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-15
BURGLARS FOILED.
There Was $500 in the Safe That They
Did Not Get,

Did Not Get.
BUTTE, May A.-lSpecial. An attempt
to blow open the safe of the Round house
ON East Park street was made last night
but miscarried. A hole was drilled lust
below the knob and charge of powder was
exploded therein. The dial was knocked
off and the door otherwise damaged but an
entrance was not affected. The safe con-
tanned 5000 in money and jewelry worth
$500 more. Foiled in their effort to open
the safe, the thieves pried open the cash
drawer and extracted its contents, about
Sl3, consisting mostly Of dimes and nickels.
They also took 500 cigars and some whisky
and gin. The visit of the burglars was not
discovered until this morning.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-15
Charged with Emb..,lemen.

MoPnERsoN, Kan, May N.--Prssidcnt
Hsgelund, of the Second National bank of
this city, who was shot March ., last, In I
mysterious manner, just before tho bank
failed. was arrested this morning on com.
plant Of the Dunkard college Of this city.
The embezzloment Of $4,000 was charged.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-15
Some Big EOals.

Among the foals dropped at the Helena
fair grounds this week are the foil aving be-
longing to Hugh Kirkendall: CoNby Di-
rector out of II mare by Dolly by Mambrino
Diamond; and colt by Corrector, son of Di-
rector, out of mare by Monroe Chief. Steve
Whalen's Celestine. by Doncaster, dropped
foal by Montana Welsh.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-15
Fort Yellowstone Now.

WAsHiNaroN, May H.-By direction of
the president, the military post at the
Mammoth Hot Springs, in the Yellowstone
National Park, heretofore styled Camp
Sheridan, will hereafter be known and
designated ~ Fort Yellowstone.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-15

P1rsnuna, May A.-work was resumed
to-day Mt the National Tube Works. The
strike was on the part of the machinists for
nine houls. II has lasted fifteen weeks and
the men have come out victorious.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-15
BASE BALL GAMES.

The Home Club Mentioned First in the
Record Here Printed.
LEAGUE CLUBS.
Pittsburg IA, New York 7.
Cincinnati 4. Brooklyn 0.
Chicagos 8. Boston l.
Cleveland 6. Philadelphia 12.
ASSOCIATION CLUBS.
Boston s. Columbus s.
Baltimore 6, st. Louis 7.
Washington 3. Cincinnati II.
Athletic Z, Louisville 10.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-15
Crisis In Portugal.

MADRID, May 14.--Advices from Lisbon
state a severe censorship is placed over tel
egrams sent from or into the city. Even
news kilograms destined for the Official
journal have been stopped. The we'll
known political economist, Coello, has
written letter in which he says Portugal
has colossal deficit, caused by ruinous
loans contracted upon humiliating terms
and is confronted by monetary, industrial
and political crisis of the most threatening
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-15

Michael Davitt and family sailed fs0nn
Liverpool Thursday for Quebec, snS0ute
Tor San Francisco. NJ
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-15
A Calamity Averted.

GIBRALTAR, May 14.-What might have
been repetition of the fearful Utopia dis
aster occurred last night off Europa Point,
very near the spot where. March 16 last, the
Utopia sunk, carrying down with her a
large number of passengers and crew. The
British steamer Bucoaneer collided wit h
the Italian steamer Sturn, on board Of
which there was large number of italian
emisrants for the United States. A scene
Of wild confusion followed and it was with
difficulty some of the emigrants were re-
strained from throwing themselves into the
water. investigation showed that tha bow
of the Stura was stove and the side of the
Buccaneer badly damaged. Nobody on
either steamer was seriously hurt.