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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-19
THE SUICIDE OF BARKER.
Why He Killed Himself Is Still a Mys
teFv.

Why He Killed Himself Is Still a Mys-
terry.
Coroner Rockman summoned a Jury and
held an inquest Yesterday morning at the
court house upon the body OF Charles F.
Barker, the trombone player of the Colise-
UNI theater, who committed suicide some
time Saturday morning. The verdict was
tue usual one in such cases, that the de-
ceased came to his death from q pistol
wound inflicted upon himself by his own
hand. Several witnesses were examined.
but nothing new was learned with regard
to the affair. The testimony of the wit
nesses showed that Barker had taken sew
eral drinks Saturday morning, yet at the
time he WAS last seen alive he Sc smed to be
rather Eighty and did not act or talk like a
man under the influence Of liquor. DIR.
Rockman thought from the evidence that
the man was in the first stages of delirium
tremens.
The associates of Barker all spoke highly
of the deceased. He was an industrious
mar and had not missed a day since he got
work ct the Coliseum. kilograms were
sent to his father, Fen G.. Barker, of Lead
vile, Col, on Saturday night, but no reply
had been received up to an early hour last
evening. 1t is expected that he will be
heard from to-day when the arrangements
for the funeral will be made.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-19
HE FELT CHILLY,

And She Gave Him Some Medicine for
His Cold.
This is a true story about a young man
who called on a young lady. 1t was in the
~evening-the usual hour. The soene Is laid
on the east side Of town in a residence
occupied by a family the head of which ia a
genial gentleman who thoroughly enjoys q
good joke, as he did this one. He tells the
story himself. The name Of the principal
actor, or sufferer, in this domestic play
is not given. Put yourself in his place
and say whether you would like to have
your name known. or courss it is nothing
dreadful, but If your friends knew you had
been the victim of such a mistake you
would nave no rest.
He called on the young lady a few nights
ago at the residence. The young mans
visit was like any other fellows would be.
After awhile he complained Of feeling
chilly. Now. this WAS not caused by any
inattention on the part of the servant who
had charge Of the furnace. Tt might
have been that the young man sat at one
end of the sofa and the young lady at the
other end. He thought he would 70 down
have lots Of it in the house." she said and
ran into an adjoining room. iii came
back and made j swallow two large cap
suIes. After a while he vent away,
saying he felt much better. The
next morning the head of the
house heard Of the young mans sudden
chill and the remedy. where did you get
the quinine?" he asked. I'm that little
box in the desk in your room," was the
answer. why, that's medicine for the
dog"
There were rumors about town Saturday
that the caller was suffering from distem-
per, but the owner of the dog medicine
said there was no truth in the report.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-19
JISGO JIM.

The educatiye process, of which we
hear so much from the republican press
and which seems to have it's only out
ward manifestation in varying lengths
OF printers ink, has so far been thor,
oughly successful AS a failure. Public
opinion is still dead against the exac-
tons OF the Mckinley bill, and the more
the light OF intelligent investigation is
brought to bear upon the reciprocity
fad OF the man from Maine, the more its
inherent weaknesses become apparent.
Even republicans cannot shut their ever
to the cold facts. A prominent member
OF the party in Iowa, who has the cour-
age OF his opinions, speaks for a large
number Of his political faith. The
scheme, he says, is a purely political
movement. 1t sails right in the teeth
of the precepts Of political economy. I,
is eminently unbusinessllke. 1t invites
the American people to give up VIVA,
they have to grasp at something the,
do not want. 1t is visionary. 1t ex
pressly shuts out Canada and includes
the South American republics. 1t i.
not latitudinal reciprocity We want; cal
it latitudinarian and you have it. 1t is
in part unconstitutional. 1t confers up
on a president a power that belongs t,
congress alone. Jingoism is at the roo
OF 1t ALL Mr.. Blaine has entertained
for years a desire to establish some sor
OF Q political ~protectorate over the coun
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-19

DURING the last summer Washington
was filed with millionaire manufacturers
lobbying for the passage of the McKin-
ley bill. They argued for an increased
tariff in order to maintain the high
scale oil American wages. They got
what they wanted but their happiness
was not complete until they had reduced
the wages Of their men. Within the
past few weeks a heavy cut in in
the iron and steel business has occurred
and it is predicted that wages in other
lines will be lowered before spring.
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tries to the south Of us, and the pro-
posed commercial confederation il
merely the thin end ef tho wedge.
There is probably q fair amount Of
truth in the accusation thus launched
against the "plumed knight" II Ger
tainly receives ample confederation from
a manuscript found among tho papers
Of Eugene Schuyler, who had the post
Of United States consul ut Cairo until
his death last July. The consul was
Blaine's intimate friend and through his
influence received a nomination as as
sistant secretary OF state. The paper
was written Immediately after the cleo
ton Of Benjamin Harrison, at a time
when 1t was a ~foregone conclusion that
Blaine should be placed Mt the head OF
the cabinet and When Schuyler
himself was assured Of n prom.
inent position in the state
department. We have, therefore, every
reason to believe that the sentiments
expressed by the writer were meant to
be in conformity with those Of the Sec
rotary Of state. Beginning with the
advocacy Of a spirited foreign policy re-
garding our interests in Europe, the
paper passes through a variety Of sub
jects to what is entitled "our manifest
destiny" The spirit OF the Jingoism
rings in every line, and we have great
pleasure in submitting this additional
evidence Of the truth OF their belief to
the thoughtful republicans OF Iowa.
The opportunity has come for us to assert.
SO strongly that it cannot be questioned,
our commercial supremacy and u pol,ti-
cal preponderance over the whole American
and its appsndages. Two gen.
eral principles have thus far guided our
foreign policg; that of neutrality in for
eign affairs, as set forth in Washington's
farewell address, and the defensive policy
in America first enunciated by John
Quincy Adams when secretary Of state, and
known as the Monroe doctrine, Both have
in their days been deservedly popular, and
are still regarded by many not only with
respect but neration. 1t remains to be
seen whether the new administration will
have the courage and the energy to seize
the chance. which seems to be offered to
them. of taking at once our proper position
in the affairs of the world-and woe to us
il they let it slip away from them-anl
in developing the defensive policy
of the United States into ar aggressive pol
icy they can SO skilfuIly formulate the doc
i'll a happy phrase as not to render it
j Immediately popular, but to compel its
by subsequent administra-
lions of whatever party.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-19
THE BANK CAyED.
A Stone Building on the Catholic Hill in
Danger.

A Stone Building on the Catholic Hill in
Danger.
On the south side of the hill sometimes
called Catholic hill or Watch Tower hill
there is a large new stone building as vet
u~noccupied. When the foundations were
laid it was thought that a good solid rock
bed had been selected. Yesterday after
oon without any warning a large
mass of earth and loose rock on the lower
side of the hill toward Wood street, gave
away. The earth and stone plunged down
the steep bank with such force as to drive
al clubhouse up against tho building in
front of it. The occupants of the house at
the base of tie hill were much frightened,
as it was thought the large stone building
would toppie over into the street.
The building is still in a dangerous condi-
ton. Men will be set at work early to-day
to shore up the building and prevent any
further accident. The house belongs to
John s.. NJ. NeiIl.
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ticket. Trusts are not s~ungratsful IL "a
pnblics are. In this connection ii la
suggested that the democrats or Ohio
might themselves put up Mckinley for
governor on account Nhis distinguished
services to that party services only ex-
ceeded by those o! the father Of Russell
b, Harrison.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-19

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST
and for the county of Lewis and I larke. In the
matter Of tie g. tate of Deborah NJ. Hoyt. de-
ceased.-Notice of proba'e Of will.
PDrf uant to an order OF said court, inside on
the 3lst day Of december. 1899. notice Is hereby
given that, Saturday. the 3lst day OF January
1891. at 10 o'clock, a. m, OF SAID day, at the court
room OF said court, ut tho coort-house in the
county of Lewis and Clarke. has been appointed
as the time and place for proving the will Of
ing the application o. r Il. Clewei and Charles
Kinda for the issuanc, to them of letters as ex-
ecutors of said will. when and where any person
interested may appear and contest the same.
Dated d. amber 3lst, 1880.
JOHN BEAN, Clerk.
Ry II, n. THOMPSON.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-19
pRoposALs-rHE COMMISSIONERS O,

PROPOSALS THE COMMISSIONERS OF
proposals. for a county Jail, to cost f~orty-fve
Thousand dollars, to b. erected on the present
Jail lot. in the city of Helena. MoHta1 IA, specit-
cations. drawings and al. terms. to be submitted
At = special meeting to be held on Thursday.
February 18th. 1881, the right being reserved to
reject any and all plans or to accept . modifca-
ton of the same. lhs lot of proposed site is 100
feet sauars. bounded north and west by streets,
south and east by alleys. i,nilding to front west,
to be of granite and OF sufficient size to contain
80 to IS steel cells and II least four other cells
and ~iaiiers' rooms. The site is on a level with
the street.
81 orde of the board.
J. 6. ToOKER, Clerk.
Helena. Mont. Jan. 18th, 1891.
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Hebrew Benevolen. Association onic,

Hebrew Benevolent Association Officers.
The Hebrew Benevolent association held
their annual election Of officers yesterday
afternoon in their rooms in the Parchen
block, corner of Main street and Broadway.
The officers chosen for the ensuing year are;
Presidential. Silyerman.
Vice-president-L. Marks.
S~ecretary-Sol Poznanski.
Treasurer--A. Birkenfeld,
Tfustees-M. Lissner, II. Tom. II. Gang
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-19

The people of Helena are not withou.
their troubles. They drink milk made
while you watt" burn oil that canno,
be sold IN another state and are deprived
OF much needed laws. Yet in all these
trials we are enjoying the finest climate
in the world.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-19
a Funeral Instead of a weda;,o

CHICAGO, Jan. 1s.-Miss Lillian Owen, of
Sol Smith Russelrs company, who was
journeying eastward from San Francisco 10
wed Mr.. Chas. Kent, of Stuart Robson's
company, died here to-day after a short ill
ness of pneumonia. She was taken i'll at
Salt Lake. but managed to continue her
journey until she reached Chicago. Her
sister and mother. who came from San
Francisco with the company. were present
when she died. The hody was embaImed
and shipped to San Francisco.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-19

COLORADO 0 knows something Of
the tribulations incident to a three-cor-
nered legislature. After a years expert
ence with a body OF this character Mon
tnna extends her heartfelt sympathy to
the Centennial state.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-19

The Great Falls Leader suggests that
.sthe people Of Montana should organize
the vigilance committee, come to Helena
and dispose Of a few democratic senator
ial office stealers." The people OF Mon
tana ct the recent election expressed
themselves on the matter OF senatorial
thieves. One political knave in 4 family
is more than enough for liberation, to
say nothing Of two.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-19

- Mountainous abroad will always find The
DAILY INDEPENDENT on file 1t their favorits
hotels: Fifth Avenue and Metropolitan. New
York; Grand Pacific. Chicago; West. Minneapo-
10: Baldwin and Palace. San francisco; 81.
Nicholas and McDermott. Butte; Leland, Hotsl.
epYingfeld. Ill.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-19

STOCKHOLDERS MEETING-THE ANNUAL
. meeting of the stockholders of the &c q d.
Mining company will be held at the Office Of the
Helena and Livingston Smelling and deduction
company. on Saturday, January "a. 1891. at Ii
O'Clock d. m. for the purpose OF electing u board
Of trustees for the ensuing year, and the transac-
fion Of such other business rs may properly come
before it. -
Helena, Montana, Jan. 10, 1891.
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NOTICE-THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
~ stockholders of the Josephine Mining COM
pany will be held at the o lice of the compsny in
Helena. Montana. February Sd, 1891, between the
hours OF / and 5 o'clock p. m.
GUY W. MiGRIFF, President.
Helena. Mont., Jan. ~, 1891
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-19

WHEN Congressman Carter remarked
that the house would pass a free coinage
bill he forgot to add that Reed is still
speaker.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-19

Chiidren's 10 ~ of all kinds will be sold a, ,es
than cost at Inc Bee Hive.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-19

New EngianI shoe store. II south Main stree,
is where the crowd gathers to buy shoes.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-19

When down town go to tbs New England shoe
store, and look over the BARGAINS: II Won ian,s,
want to buy now. you will then know where "a
To when you do. o "
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-19

A POLITICAL trust has been formed in
Ohio to nominate Major William Nc
Kinney for governor ON the republican
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We have purchased the stock Of Mr.. NJ. N.
ftyiss from the Assignee and offer for ,be nert
ten days bargains in n variety of goods. A fnl,
stock OF goods will shoI tly be forwarded from
new aorh MRS. l.. j. MILLER,
Manager,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-19

Great clearing sale this m ontb, at New Epu
land shoe store, II South Mai street
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-19

bargains as never were before at The Bee
Hive. ~
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-19

Fatal accident TO New England Shoe Gonna.
ny's stock-it il badly cut.
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Genuine Blue Points on tn, hslfsbeil. Mot,
Office. ~
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y nnaI meeting OF stockholders of the Helena
Gas Light and Coke company will be held at tie
general OF ce of the conn any in Helena. Mon
for tine annual election Of trustees. and for the
tan action Of such ct or bushes as shall legally
come before the meeting.
H. L. WALKER. Secretary.
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING. THE AN
- nral meeting of stockholders of the Helena
Electric company will he held at the general
Office of the company in Helena. Montana, on
Tuesday, January 10th. 1891. at 1870 p. M, fer the
annual election of trustees. and for the tIanssc-
ton OF such other business AS shall come legally
before the NEE iIg
q. L. WALKER, Secretary.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-19
ST. CLAIESVILLE.

ST CLARsvILLE, April lS.-The grip has
stricken q large number OF our cItizen-too
many 90 attempt personal mention.
Walter Elliot. of Batesville attended the
funeral OF Mrs. Sarah p. Riley
The entertainment given by the junior
class was "a pleasant affair The principal
and the corps of teachers are accomplishing
a great deal without display.
Dr. Balph, pastor of the L. Z. Church,
was on the streets Yesterday, but evidently
not able 10 occupy the pulpit.
The Horscher appropriation case, tried
in Judge Tallmau's court, is said to be the
last OF the cases of that character in sight.
T. j. Close, of Iowa, IS visiting friends IN
this vicinity.
Our people are very anxious for the Leg
islature TO adjourn. There are but few ad-
vocates of the Australian election law.
There are over 500 votes cast at this place,
all secret and without dishonesty and fair
lv counted We do not want any more ma
Chiuery.
The fruit growers say there is fair pros
pect for good crop
Little has been done towards making
gardens.
Wednesday was the fourth anniversary
of our tornado.
CLYDE Darrah, who has been very sick
for several weeks. remains in critical
condition, with chances for recovery in his
favor
There is some talk of change being
made In the system of ventilation o. the
Court House The condition of the court
room particularly indicate that the plan is
wrong end foremost.
Marshall Thompson after having spent
some time i'm Alabama and Kansas, has
bought farm on Wheeling creek. and
Will make this county his home.
The Sheriff has twcuty-four guests. most
OF whom are awaiting the action OF tle
GRAND fury. which VIII convene May 5th.
10 is said that one Of our most popular
vorne ladies viii be married next weeh
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MOUNDSVILLE.

Elder j. d. Cousins. of the Church Of
God, is lying dangerously i'll with typhoid
fever.
Miss Hattie Springer, of New Martins
vile, is visiting Mrs. A p. Laing, on La
fayette street.
The Board of Directors of the peniten-
tiary held their regular monthly meeting
at that institution on Wednesday.
Thos. Gates and John Bloyd have pur-
chased three lots in the Collins blocks and
will erect dwellings on them in the near
future.
Mr.. John Riggs and Miss Amy Crawford
were married at the M. E. parsonage by
Rev. Grimes on Thursday.
A crowd of young people OF this place,
accompanied by Rev. Grimes, attended tn c
Cole lectures at Bellaire, Friday evening,
going up on the Ills train and returning at
midnight,
Thos Finn and wife have returned from
a lengthy sojourn through the South.
The remains of Mrs. w. II. H. Show
acre. who died in the West last May, were
brought back here and inferred in Brook
side cemetery on Friday, at o'clock. Mr..
Showacre accompanied the remains, and
will stay here a short time before return
ing 10 the West He contemplates locating
in Chicago.
Mrs. Lima McMann, wife of Perry Nc
Mann. died at the family residence of her
husband, Wednesday. She was Inferred
Friday at 10 o'clock in the new cemetery.
Miss Faith Thatcher, Of Wellsburg, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. j. H. Holt.
Cards are ont announcing the marriage
of B. F. Rumble, of Buckhannon, and Miss
Katie Mace, of this city, on next Thursday,
the 23d.
All the bodies which were buried in the
| family burial ground of Samuel Tomlinson
have becu removed to Brookside cemetery
the heirs having disposed of the land to the
Glendale Company. When Samuel Tom
linson was Inferred there some fifty years
ago he possessed all the property in that
section of the country for two
miles along the river, but his re
mains were not allowed to slumber in the
small six feet of Gods acre on land which
was his own He was buried in metallic
coffin and when it was opened the other
day his features were easily recognized
| His hair was reached back from his fore
head as was the custom in those days. The
grave was on that portion of the original
farm which had been inherited by mis-
granddaughter, Missouri Biggs, now the
wife of S. L. Bloyd.
And infant child of John Jewell died OF
SPANS Wednesday and was buried on Fri
day.
Marshal Sheppard is now on duty again.
The Belmont County Medical Society
meets here May 18th
The Independent says: The west bound
passenger train was delayed an hour al
Caldwell on Friday by the wife of the
fireman having him arrested on account
of family quarrel.
Harden Beck was member Of Bellairt
Lodge No 267, f. ~ A. M, of this city
Rev. Writ is laid up with la grippe.
Chas. Edmunds, formerly of this city, Is
managing the Fostoria Lamp and Shade
Works.
Lawrence Hahn, an old Fifth word resi-
dent, aged 81 years, died yesterday after.
noon of heart disease.
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THE SECRET SOCIETIES.
MASONRY.

On last Monday evening the Masonic
Hall was filled 10 its capacity by the large
gathering Of Jealous companions to witness
the work of Wheeling Union Chapter.
The work began with the Mark degree
upon a full team, who started on their
tourney with their mark in view, and were
passed, received aud acknowledged as royal
and select masters. They had the pleasing
satisfaction of being arched in a royal man
ner. Most Excellent Boyd presided, but
being under the weather called TO ms
assistance Past High Priest McCahon, now
Grand Lecturer Of the Grand Chapter.
Notwithstanding other of the necessary
workers of the Chapter were absent, and
some of those working had TO do double
duty. the work was well done, and In
a very reasonable time for the confer
ring of the six degrees. Companion
Criss Bippus from Bellaire Chapter was
a visitor, and in the work, delivered line
lecture for the edihcation or those present,
and especially for one companion IN par
ticular In the Pas the also attempted 70
make a speech, but the presiding officer
was on his dignity, and called him 10 time,
which our good companion accepted grace
fully After the chapter closed, all re
paired 20 Hotel ''Van Kuren' to refresh
after the work of the evening.
Bates Lodge met on Tuesday evening,
with "a fine attendance, Worshipful Ewing
Adams the Senior Warden presided in the
East. We must congratulate No. 33 for the
selection Of such Jealous officer. To
open his lodge when suffering from the
La grippe" SO severally that he could
scarcely speak in whisper OBSERVERS IN
usual cOmmendation
OHIO and Nelson lodges will execute
some splendid work in several degrees the
cOming week.