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, 1891-06-14

He Wants to BE Saved from His Friends.
why do 1 keep my proposed trip to
Europe so secretY' repeated a man whose
circle of friends is larger than common
TO a person who had asked him the ques-
ton. "Well, TO tell the truth, because
| want to escape being made a purchas-
ing agent for a dozen or two of people
whom | know. Whenever they learn
that | am about to go abroad they over
whelm me with commissions of all
kinds. One man wants a photograph of
a certain tower of the castle at Heidel-
berg; another wants a peculiar kind of a
match-safe, which may be bought al a
certain shop in Paris; still q third is aux-
ious to have a few London neckties, and
others want umbrellas, sticks, opera
glasses, cigar holders, jewels or some
thing else.
"Its a nuisance in the first place to
buy these things, especially as you are
likely to be in a hurry at times. Then
when you arrive back in New York you
are likely TO have trouble with the Gus
toms officials, because your friends al
ways expect you to get their articles in
duty free. Besides, no one ever pays
you in advance, and you have to 90
around dunning the people. To cap the
climax, you often buy things that donot
suit the persons who have asked the fa-
vor of you, and their disappointed looks
or words make you feel unpleasant, to
say the least. Consequently, having
been through these experiences several
times, l now keep my intended depart
ure as secret as possible. New York
Tribune.
, 1891-06-14

RL&aA.

scKNE OF THE ATTEMPTED TRAIN w%RECKING.
arrived at the station at hat hour. and
while arrangements were being made for
their accommodation a way train was sent
out ahead Of the express. As this train ap-
preached the bridge over tho tracks Of the
Northern New Jersey railroad, near Wee
hawken, a loud explosion occurred a few
feet in front OF the engine. The engineer
and fireman were thrown to the door OF
the cab, and the passengers were consider
ably shaken. \ deep hole was blown in
the ground, the ties were splintered, aud
the top OF n rail almost completely torn
OF.
The remnants OF a tin box were found
near the track, and near by was a cigar
box hlled with dynamite, with two fuses
attached 1t Is thought the wreckers in,
tended to destroy the express train, which
usually carries a large amount Of money
and Jewelry, for the purpose OF robbery.
They knew nothing Of the delay in the
depot, n mistook the accommodation foi
the express. Several men had been OBJ
served ~lounging about the place.
, 1891-06-14

MRS. lap NO. .. mother shut the
door in his face, saying she didn't want to
see the wretch again"
Miss Mcnamara came in for her share o
abuse and contumely, but she recently as,
tonished ClRpp's whilom friends by prov.
Ing that he married her at Hoboken, n. j.,
in April, 1883, Her story puts Clapp in a
bad light, and he may be- prosecuted for
bigamy. She had known him since child.
hood, but they did not become intimately
acquainted until lSSS, when he received
permission to call upon her. Clapp, who
passed himself of ts "a bachelor, soon asked
Miss Mcnamara TO marry him. She con
scented, but soon afterward discovered that
he was married. When she upbraided
him for deceiying her, Clnpp said he could
not live without her, and promised to get
a divorce from his real wife. A few weeks
later he exhibited papers purporting to be
n decree, and Miss Mcnamara and Clapp
We're married.
They lived together rs man and wife in
Fordham, but Clapp spent several nights n
week away from the deluded woman. IL was
not until n short time before they left for
Minneapolis that she learned that he had
never been divorced. Then she told Clapp's
brother all the circumstance and he ad-
vised Clapp to get as far Rs possible away
from New York, and take Mrs. Clapp No.
. with him.
Miss McSamaraengaged lawyers to have
the bogus marriage ~Annulled AS soon a- she
returned to New York. She also stated
that Clapp had stolen $4,000 from Messrs.
Amman & Co, but the firm refused either
to deny or affirm her statement
, 1891-06-14
TWENTY DoLLAR.GoLD PIECES.

Mrs. John Curtis of Peoria, H.. writes:
Used one box of Usage Pills previous to
ny second confinement; they worked like
a charm. Would nay $40 for a box
rather than do without them, as they
have proved a GOdsend to me" Write
Usage Medicine company, Wichita, Kas
Cor particulars. and their book toswives
mailed free. Sold by druggists. Sold by
W. n. Hunt. Cheyenne.
, 1891-06-14
COURTING DEATH.
Strange Carelessness in the
Handling of Explosives.
THE TRAGEDY At TARRYTowN.

Somebody Numbered, and a. a Result
Many People Were Blown to Atoms.
FIendIsh Attempt to wreck = Train
with Dynamite.
Notwithstanding the number Of alarming
casualties which have resulted from the
careless handling Of dangerous explosives,
persons in charge Of such material appear
90 grow more reckless than ever. The re
cent tragedy ut Tarrytown, y. Y, is a case
In point One thousand pounds Of blast
ing powder in fifty pound cases was being
transported to a place on the New York
Central where excavation is in progress.
The train consisted Of an engine aud "a fiat
, 1891-06-14

There may be found on the banks Of In
dian creek, in Switzerland county, Ind, a
remarkable old man. His name is John
+. Cotton, and he lives on a Farm three
miles from his birthplace, He has voted
in the same township ever since he came OF
age, in 1924. He is an original Republican,
and claims to be tie oldest native born
resident OF the state.
, 1891-06-14

The intelligence Of mules keeps pace
with the march OF civilization. There Is
one in BuckhannOn, w. Va, who when he
feels thirsty opens the barn door, goes to
the pump and works the handle until the
trough is filed. Then he takes adrInk,
returns TO the stable and shuts the door
aFtar Hfp,
, 1891-06-14

REMNANrs OF TIE TArlfY TOWN. FLAT AL
car, on which the powder was piled From
twenty five to t~hirty-fve Italians were rid
ing ON the car with the explosives. Accord
ing TO one story a piece Of rope, which was
70 be used for tackle, was set on fire by
sparks from the engine. another account
states that the flame was started by the
embers Of a cigarette which one Of the Ital
iAus was smoking.
a few seconds later there was a binding
fash and a fearful report, aud the engine
and car were shattered, and most OF their
human freight mangled almost beyond rec
ognition. Fifteen dead bodies were picked
up, some headleSs aud Hrmless. others with
huge pieces Of flesh missing, and twenty
more men were wounded. The ground was
covered with bits Of clothing and quiyering
flesh. For 200 feet the track was wet with
blood, and the ties for tho length Of two
rails were missing. Two mangled bodies
tOated In the river 100 feet from the shore.
For miles around there were scenes Of
devastation. a panic occurred ia the pub
lie schools Of TarrytOwu, and the children
trampled over one another In their Efforts to
get out Of the buildings. Windows and
crOckery were destroyed ia 200 houses, and
in some the ceilings fell from the shock.
Across the river at Nyack the conclusion
was so great that persons walking on the
street were thrown to the ground, while at
White Plains, fifteen miles distant, houses
were shaken to their foundations.
Every one seems agreed that this terrible
disaster WAS the result Of carelessncss
either on the part Of the engineer or the
Italians riding on the car, and by some
severe criticisms have been passed on the
railway officials for allowing such a guam.
tty OF dangerous material to be handled
like common freight.
The terribly destructive power Of dynR-
mite was also recently illustrated. In this
case, however, the explosion was the result
OF n criminal conspiracy TO wreck a train.
The usual hour for the departure OF the
Pacific express from the West Shore depot
nt Weehawken is $50 p. IN. On the even
ing in question a number Of immigrants
$780,
, 1891-06-14

merchants OF New
York. He lived
with his wife and
family at White
Plains up to a few
weeks ago, when
he deserted them,
and went to Min
n~eapOlis with
Mary Mcnamara,
a school mistress
at Fordham. At
ter re m naming
away ten days,
Clapp returned,
and wanted to
make up with his
family, but his
mother shut the
, 1891-06-14

Tae largest stock of fine brandies, old
WHISTLES. choice ~liqueHrs and superhne
cigars At George Masteu's well known
house, corner Sixteenth and Ferguson
, 1891-06-14

The best salvc in the world tor cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores, letter chapped hands, chilblains,
eorns and all skin e%ruptions, and positively
cures piles or no paw required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price % cents per box.
For sale by a. +. Roedel, Druggist
, 1891-06-14
Tenth ANNA Convention Y. p. s.

Minneapolis, MINI July 9 to IL.
Burlington route will sell round trip
tickets, Cheyenne TO Minneapolis, at half
rates. For further information apply to
agents o Il. CORNISH. Agt.
, 1891-06-14
nors. nere,s Yonr Chance,

Not only TO get way up" work done.
but also to get your darnrng, patching and
buttons sewed Oh without extra charge.
CHEYENNE STEAM LAUNDRY.
, 1891-06-14
BE us
Nature Made You

k9-N~ Turn up your sleeve or
E turn down the neck OF your
Sf<r-3 dress. observe how white
and clear the skin Is. Nature
- made the skin as white and
n clear on your face as that on
your arm or neck, Neglect,
4 exposure, alkaline water
At and perhaps il!-health,
FRr ~. have caused the skin on
~ ~ your face to become
trough and discolored
- and otherwise blem-
/%~I- shed, Il you would
ana white a skin on your face rs on the unex-
posed parts Of your person, hrst use Mrs. Gra-
hams FACE BLEACH until you nave re
the skin; then after that is done, use her
CUCUMBER AND ELDER FLOWER
CREAM TO protect It from wind and sun,
and to cleanse Il and keep Its pores in active
and healthy condition, and you may always
have a skin and complexlonRs pure and clear
and white as you had in baby days. You will
then be las regards complexion "as nature
made you" Face Bleach is sl.JO per bottle.
{. a F. +. cream, 81 90 per bottle. For sale by
all druggists. MRS. GERNAISE GRAHAM.
"Beauty Doctor" 1903 Post street, san Fran
cisco, treats Indies for every blemish or defect
OF face or figure. Send stamp for her little
book, How TO BE Beautiful.
For sale In Cheyenne by Mrs II. II. lode,
Maple Terrace, corner Eighteenth and Fergu-
son streets, and by the following druggists:
T.. T.. Roedel, seventeenth street; Il. b.. David.
Sixteenth and Eddy streets; Rhodes & Trox-
ell -eNenteenth and FerguSOE streets,
Wholesale agents-A. W. Hover & Co. Den
YER; Myers Bros. Drug company, 81. Louis;
Morrison, Plummer 4 Co. Chicago.
, 1891-06-14

The following item. clipped from the
IL. Madison, Iowa. Democrat, contains
information well worth remembering:
Mr.. John Roth, of this city. who met
with an accident a few days ago sprainiug
and bruising his leg and arm quite severe
w, was cured by one so cent bottle of
Chamberlain Pain Balm" This rene
dy is without an equal for sprains and
bruises and should have a plsce in every
household. For sale by A.. f. Roedel.
, 1891-06-14
ONE WIFE TOO MANY.

How Oscar clapp. Of New York. Got Into
Trouble.
Oscar Clapp was the trusted cashier Of
Messrs. AnnAn q Co Menlthv prnin
, 1891-06-14

The Biggest Tents,
The Biggest TRAINS,
The Biggest FRreSInleHIS,
The Biggest Expenses,
The Biggest " OCeIfies,
The Biggest OriginGIttIeS.
The Biggest FIIHOUdEIOnS,
The Biggest Features,
The Biggest Herds.
The Biggest PGge0nIS.
, 1891-06-14

tain, and several months later became
major Of the regiment.
His appointment to the office OF superin.
tendent Of police WAS unsolicited, and is re
garded by his friends as a tributet 10 his ad.
ministratiye abilities.
, 1891-06-14

he Biggest HIppodTom he biggest Caravans The biggest mEhba, The Biggest subMs
The Biggest Marvel, h biggest Craze, The Biggest Crowds The biggest Success he
- BRgana olday. Bggera nd Better than Ever. and AboluIey
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-08
THE DRAMATIC CLUB.
The Helena Catholic Literary Society Gives
"A Successful Entertainments.

The Helena Catholic Literary Society Gives
Successful Entertainment.
The dramatic entertainment given last
night by the members of the Catholic Liter.
airy society in their hall on Catholic hill
WAS q gratifying SUCCESS. The play pro-
duced WAS Out in the Streets. with five gen.
tIenen and three young ladies III the cast.
The work of the amateurs displayed careful
preparation II WAS very creditabIe. All
through the three acts of the piece the in
terest of the audience never tagged and the
fine points were duly applauded.
The entertainment closed with II fine con-
cert in which Mrs. Governor Toole took n
prominent part. Her song 1.-THE Pretty
Princess" in which she was accompanied
by Miss Rosecrans and Mrs. ID. w. Fisk with
the mandolin and piano, drew forth rounds
of applause. Miss Geniye Roberts and Miss
Rose Payette rendered a very charming duet
on the piano Mr.. j. j. Grogan sang Cary
Me Back to Old Virginia with rnuch feel.
ing. Then came the vocal duet by M iss
McEvily and Miss Amy Rosenbaum, .sDrift.
ing and Dreaming" after which came the
closing number. q piano solo by Miss Agnes
Roberts.
The society will undoubtedly decide In
give another one of their pleasing entertain
ments at an early date.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-08

TnE daily Russell Harrison seems to
think the house OF representatives IL
doing n highly illegal and unwarrantcd
act In not meeting in the Electric hall.
Perhaps the democratic representatives
were animated by the same lofty pur-
pose that moved the republicans to 90
down to the Iron Front last year when
tho daily Russell Harrison gave them it's
condescending approval in these words:
"While physical fear did not deter them
from maintaining their rights under tho
law, u due respect for the reputation OF
the state and the honor OF Montana
manhood. was a most worthy reason why
they should not become n party to
anarchy, confusion and crime, to say
nothing OF the personal aversion to
violence which every gentleman should
feel" Besides, as the daily r.. II. SO
many times asserted last year, it doesn't
matter in the least in what building tho
legislature meets. All that the law re-
quires is that 1t shall meet at the state
capitol.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-08

THE MONTANA UNIVERSITY.

A Board Of Trade Delegation Visits the
New College Upon Invitation.
At the last meeting of the board of trade
Rev. +. P. Tower, president of the Montana
university, extended All invitation to the
members of the board to visit the college
yesterday. At three o'clock conveyances
we're in readiness and the following gentle
men availed themselves of the invitation:
II. M. Parchsn, president; Judge w. Z.
Cullen, +. G. Richards, Prof. A. G. Logan,
7. FL. Cleuell, Major Il. G. Walker. secre-
tary; Judge j. &. Sanders, A.. II. Bailey,
Frank Turner, VIM. Muth, Geo. 4. Boos,
w. Fl. Gebaner. Hon. A. NJ. Hotter and X.
G. Wallace. The visitors drove along the
Winnie boulevard. passing the new Helena
cemetery, which WAS commented upon very
fayorably. The college was reached at four
and Fred Gamer, members of the faculty,
gave the visitors a cordial reception. The
college was inspected from cellar
to garnet and the gentlemen were
loud in their complimentary remarks
as to the general convenience, COM
fort and cleanliness of the uniyer-
sity. The college is very comfortably fur
bright and CHEEKY. Most of the visitors
were agreeably surprised to find such a
large and creditable educational acauisi-
ton to Helena.
After a thorough inspection was made
the guests were invited to the assembly
room where several speeches were made,
The object of the visit WAS to show to the
board of trade that Helena was possessed
of a university of which she may feel proud,
and to invite the corporation of the board
in the work of securing aid to increase the
facilities Of the college. 1t is intended dur.
ton to the building. rs it is expected that
with the close of the term the membership
will have increased 80 as to make
additional room imperative. Mr.. Tower
said that with the extension OF
the Union electric railway to the cot
tage, he anticipated a large attendance OF
day pupils from Helena. and in fact had re
ccived assurances that the attendance from
Helena would exceed his expectations.
Pupils will be able to 90 down in the morn.
ing and return in the evening.
Judge Cullen made g few remarks com
plimenting the work aud assuring til.
faculty generous support from Helena
Prof. Logan, President Parchen and A.. NJ
Hotter also made speeches i'll the same veiE
and promised the hearty cooperation o.
the board in the work of securing subscrip-
tions to assist in the construction of til,
proposed addition. The university nov
has thirty eight students. Miss Hoback, o.
Helena, favored the visitors with a recita
ton, which was loudly %applauded by thu
visitors. The delegation started for hom,
about five O'Clock well pleased with thei
visit.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-08

The platform Of democracy for 1892
was neatly stated by the Hon. Benton
McMillin, Of Tennessee, in his speech
before the Harlem democratic club in
New York the other night, in thee,
words:
Shall there be p~rodigality or economy In
public expenses?
Shall the rules Of the house and senate
provide for the rule Of the majority, or
make one mans will supreme?
Shall the people be robbed and commerce
destroyed through prohibitory duties?
Shall tho people remain free or enslaved
through force at the ballot box?
That might be called a crystalized
creed.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-08
A Model Spectator.

An old man, bowed over with age, visits
the district court room every day. The
bailiffs say he has not missed a single day,
when court was in session, for several years.
His appearance. III the court WAS first no.
ticed some years x when Judge Hunt was
prosecuting attorney for the counties of
Meagher. Jefferson and Lewis aud Clarke.
when Montana was a territory. The old
gentleman has one seat which he never
change. 1t is in the gallery close to the
iron guard rail. where he has a good view
of the floor below. No matter how dull the
proceedings are, or how interesting, there
he sits and does not go away until court il
adjourned. Then he climbs mp Catholic
hill, where he resides.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-08

MONTANA has An eye on the Occur d'Alene
trade. and Spokane feels that she must be
alert to hold it.-Seattle Telegraph.
Why, of course Montana has her eye
on the Ceur d'Alene country. Montana
capital is invested there by the million.
Montana men are over there developing
it's wealth. We want our neighbors to
get the benefit Of some Of our prosperity.
II you are so unfortunate as not to be
able to live in Montana the next best
thing il to live alongside OF her.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-08


No more serious loss to the state will
result from the legislative deadlock than
the spoliation Of our school lands
through lack of the necessary laws to
protect them. The governors words on
this subject should sink deep into the
mind OF every thoughtful citizen. He
says: 1--WE have been virtually power
less in the absence Of legislation to pro-
tect these sacred interests. 1t seems
little less than a crime to see this splen-
did heritage passing away from us and
falling into the hands OF sordid and self
ish individuals who take TO account of
the rights OF the state. / think that a
fund should be placed at the disposal Of
the board Of public land commissioners
for the payment Of all necessary ex-
penses OF examination, survey and Of
contested cases involving the title or
right Of possession of school or other
lands granted to the state. There should
also be o state agent. who should be EN-
powered to represent our interests be-
fore the department at Washington.
commit the whole subject to your wis
dom, profoundly conscious of the fact
that no graver question will engage
your attention"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-08
49,
HELENA, MONT, JAN. s. 1891.

~ Montanians abroad will always find 1MH
DAILY INDEPENDENT ON flo ut their favorits
hotels: Fifth Avenue and Metropolitan. New
York; Grand Pacific, Chicago; West, Minnespo-
liz. Baldwin and Palace, San francisco; It.
Nicholas and McDermott, Butte; Leland, Hotsl,
Springfield. III.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-08

Gov. CAMPBELL, of Ohio, declares in
favor OF the essential features Of the
Australian ballot system. The demo-
cratic governors of the country-and
nearly all the governors are democrats
are all moving right along the reform
line. What a fine growth OF vice. presi-
Dental timber!
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-08
cold, silver, lead and copper;


II any one has any figures or facts which
show these estimates incorrect, it would be
n service to the state and country to have
them published and have these figures cor
rected. It is best for all to have them &C
curate.
p. 8. The free coinage of silver would
increase this output of our mines by at
least 100000. g. G. s.
We hope the inspectors request for
further information will meet with a
prompt response from II citizens. Let
us turn the fifty million point.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-08

THERE is one thing the republican
run:p house could do that would make
it immensely popular. Let it pass a
calling upon Sanders and
Power to come home and cease to mis-.
represent and disgrace Montana. Our
dispatches this morning show in what
contempt the two frauds are held '
by the men who counted them in.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-08

THE more Gov. Toole's message is
read and pondered the higher will be
the appreciation of it's merits. 1t is a
great state paper.