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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-10
Hottest In two Years.

CHICAGO, Aug. 9.-To-day has been the
hottest for two years here. The signal SER
vice thermometer reached maximum
temperature of ninety-six and various pri-
vate thermometers in different parts of the
city registered over hundred. number
of sunstrokes were reported. Two were
fatal. ii, it been working day the casu-
alties would undoubtedly have been verv
large. At four o'clock this afternoon
violent electric storm had the effect of
slightly cooling the atmosphere.
Reports from Kansas CITY, Pittsburg. st.
Louis, Sioux Falls, Cincinnati and New
York. and various North Dakota and Min
nesota points show the hot wave to have
been general.
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William Mcmillan, of Washington,
Knocked Out by Tom Ryan,
Of Chicago.
The Eastern Man Had His Op-
portunity In the Second
Round.
But He Was Too Weak to Follow 1T
Up and Wont Under in
the Third.

R1cHARDsoN, ILL.,, Aug. 9-Tommy Ryan,
OF Chicago, and William Mcmillan, of
Washington, d. c., were the principals in a
prize fight which took place here this morn
ing. The fight was one-sided from start to
finish, Mcmillan, who had been nearly
starved in order to weigh in under 144
pounds being 80 weak from bis training
that he could hardly fight a school boy.
In the first round, after cautious sparring
for an opening, the men clinched. Ryan
delivered his opponent vicious left-hanG er
on the mouth. and in return received an
easy thump on the ribs. Rushing tactics
were then adopted by Ryan, who
dealt right and left handlers on
his opponents forehead and neck.
He followed them with his right on Nc
Millan's small ribs and his left on his Jaw,
just before time was called Mcmillan man.
aged to give Ryan severe dab just under
the heart.
The second round opened with lead,
CROSS lead and clinch. Ryan received q
hard whack on the wrist and planted solid
blows on McMillan's nose. causing it ia
bleed freely. Another blow cut McMillan's
cheek near the right eye. Mcmillan landed
severely on Ryan's neck and the latter fell
heavily backward. Had MCMILLAN pos
sessed moro strength the fight would have
been finished then, but he stood apparently
bewildered by his good fortune and was
caught off guard by Ryan who, rapidly re-
covering from the effect of the blow, forced
the fighting, twice dropping his opponent
to the floor.
In the third round Ryan landed right and
left wherever he pleased. Finally vicious
blow in the neck sent Mcmillan to the
ground. Mcmillan slowly struggled to his
feet but was rapidly sent to the ground
again completely knocked out.
Ryan does not show a scratch, while Mo
MILAN has several cuts and bruises. The
fight was for rs and 25 per cent. of the
gate money, Queensbury rules, with two
ounce gloves. Malachi Hogan was referee.
The fight was witnessed by about $50 sports,
mostly from Chicago.
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OTHER MEXICAN AFFAIRS.

A Hard-Fought Duel Between Two Army
Onicers-Terrible Drouth.
ST.. LOUIS. Aug. 9.-Advices from the City
OF Mexico say Il duel was fought at Pieadaa
near there, Thursday morning, between
Col. Francisco Nevoa and Col. Manuel
Banco. The duel was brought about by q
dispute, the two colonels using language OF
the harshest nature. Neyoa had tor sec
onds Gen. Flo es and Col. Roderique Val,
deH, and Blanco was supported by Deputies
Francisco Romero and Antonio Tovar, the
author of the duelling code of Mexico. The
arms chosen were swords, and according tc
report it WAS To nave b, ea duel to the
death. The assaults after the signal for
attack was given were ten. Blanco was
wounded in the right arm and i'll the throat
and was laid out by thrust
hs,on IN the ii liver wo, giving ,hst up ona, aL,s;
not stand. Nevoa had several scratches,
none. however. worth mentioning. In view
of tho fact that President Diaz forbade
dueling i'll the army by a special decree
some months ago. it is probable the colon
els will be placed under arrest and pun
isehd.
Those who have lived twenty-five years
in the Rio Grande valley have never seen
SO much misery among tho Mexican popu-
lat!on ms this year. The staple crop is corn
and Mexican friiole, but the dfouth has
been terrible for the last eighteen
months. Scarcely anything has been
raised and stock has died BY
tho thousands. Many nen who
years ago were considered we'll off have
nothing left but their lands. Hundreds of
laboring men have left for frontier counties
and arc nding work elsewhere. If the
drouth continues until the cold northers
come on there will be but little cattle live
through the winter and many families will
suffer Tor the necessaries of life.
Rumors were current on tho street this
afternoon that important changes would
soon occur in the cabinet For some time
past the press has gwen much space to
whispers that Nj. Gompers Ferrias contem-
lated resiSnine as SECRETARY of the tseas-
ury. Tho name of Theodore Dehsa. col-
lector of customs at the port of Vera Cruz,
Is coupled with the aecrotaryship.
Charles j. Stephens, nm American, died
at Ann hospital here this mo ming from
dysehtary. DIR. Stephens had been in Mex
leo since November last, engaged in col
leoting material for an extensive md i'm
portant illustrated work Oh Mexico and
Central America.
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Collectively Too strong for Him.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 9.-Samuel Burman
stopped at the house of Michael Becker late
last night, where number of people were
gathered socially. and after Offering to
whip anybody present, began vigorously
applying whip which he carried to the
heads and shoulders of those nearest him.
The or owd at once seized him and started
toward the lamp post with the evident in
tention of lynching him. He was finally
rescued by n squad of policemen, but not
until he had been badly hurt by the crowd
who dubbed him about the face and body
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DRIVEN INTO THE HILLS.
A Great Tidal Wave Follows tho Earth
quake Shock.

quake Shock.
YUMA, Ariz., Aug. 9.-Reports continue to
como in from the earthquake region. Two
,Cocopah Indians of tribe that live near
there arrived here yesterday. They tell a
thrilling story. Early Thursday morning
hundreds OF mud volcanoes thirty miles of
burst into violent ernptions. The air grew
80 dense that many infants suffocated. FL
nally n violent thunderstorm cleared tho
air, only to show tidal wave approaching.
The waters rose rapidly, drowning stock,
running grain fields aud driving inhabitants
70 the top Of the Capita Mesas.
The earthquake shocks thon be-
gan. Tho force threw everyone
down, injuring many. The frightened IN
dams fled wildly mp the river two reaching
here, the others dropping exhausted along
the route. Other persons report that tho
tidal wave was fully 100 feet high, and a
river OF biuelsh purple fire was seen float
ing into tho Colorado river. This was un-
doubtedly from the sulphur mountains, set
on fire by the eruption. Residences and
valuable buildings on the ranch Of Charles
Townsend were leveled by the earthquake.
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A Chicago Failure.

CHICAGO, Aug. 9.-The National Forge
and Iron company, manufacturers of bar
iron. car a1les and forgings, and makers OF
railway and car construction works, having
a general Office in this city and works at
East Chicago, Ind, made voluntary as
signment without:preferencey yesterday. The
assets of the company are said to be from
$780, 600 to 100000. and liabilities about
the same. The failure is due to the depres-
sion in the value OF iron and other metals
and to the failure of the Union Rolling
Stock company. which owed over $50, 900 to
the National Forge and Iron company.
Gilbert B. Shaw, president of the American
Trust and Savings bank, was appointed as
signee.
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FROM THE FLATHEAD.
Pihning Mill Burned, Suicide by strych
nine and Otiier Kalispeli Affairs.

Planning Mill Burned. Suicide by strych-
nine and Otlier KslispeIi Affairs.
KAhIspELL (via Ravnlli) Aug. o. Spec
ial. The planning mill was burned Friday
morning. Loss heavy.
Thomas Oakley took the strychnine route
Sunday morning. He wanted to insure n
good job as enough of the poison was found
In his possession to kill off a township. He
was employed as grader six miles north of
kalispell. DR.. Ghent, tho railroad physi-
clan, was sent for hut Oakley was dead be-
fore he arrived on the scene.
building operations have assumed large
proportions. Six two story brick buildings
are under contract and numerous dwellings
are going up in all parts of the town.
A mass meeting was held Monday even
ing to consider the matter of incorporating
the town ana establishing q board of trade.
About 300 people were in attendance and
much surplus eIoquence was got rid of by
the speakers.
George Huffaker opened the First Ma
tional bank for business Thursday morning.
The bank is organized by Helena and Kalis-
pell parties.
The Great Northern has given orders
TOE inc grazing OF extensive yards at the
same time that the main track is built
through the town. Grading is actively
under way in the town limits both on the
east and west sides.
DIR. E. II. Belyea of Glasgow has bought
property and will remove to Kalispel.
VIM. Sharpe and John Sell have com
pleted fine business building on First
Avenue West.
II. L. Van Wyck was tried before Justice
Shepherd, for the killing of Joe Paulina in
the Kootenai last week. 1t appeared from
the testimony that Paulina was a tough
citizen and that Van Wyok was justified in
the act. He WAS discharged from custody
j. W. Conner. formerly Of Helena, hat
opened the postofiice in Kalspell.
A. j.. Reed, engineer of the Great North
ern, has moved to Kalispell from Bad Rech
canon.
VIM. Ward, while in the custody of Dup.
uty Sheriff McGrade, tried to escape. Nc
Grade objected to the intentions of Ward
and his argument in the shape of three
shots from large revolver prevailed
Ward decided to remain.
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Drowned Herself In the Bathtub.

CINc1NNATI, Aug. 9.-Mrs. Nellie Webb.
an aged and wealthy widow of Louisville.
KY, committed suicide at College Hill
sanitarium. Her family are prominent
people of Louisville. She is victim of
drink, and was placed in the sanitarium
Deprived of her stimuants she developed
Il melancholy tendency. Last night she
went into the bath room, locked the door,
threw herself in the tub and turned on the
water. The OVERLOOKING water attracted
the attendants attention. An entrance
was forced into the room and she was found
drowned in the tub
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-10
Shot His Crazy Brother,

ST. LOUIS, Aug 9.--John Huff, an extern
sive planter who lives near Willis, shot and
instantly killed his crazy brother. who
lived with him, and also mortally wounded
his own wife. The insane man first attacked
Huff with u knife and John. in seif-de-
fense, shot at him the co times from a Win
chester rifle. The three bullets passed
through the mans body and struck Hutf's
wife, inflictng mortal wounds.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-10
1T AVERTED A PANIC.
Fire In n Steamers Hold Kept From the
Passengers.

Fire In n Steamers Hold Kept From the
Passengers.
NEw YORK, Aug. 3.-On Friday evening
the steamer Catchmire arrived here from
Marseilles. 1t was to-day learned for the
first time that when but one day out from
that port the soft coal in the bunkers was
discovered TO be on fire. The captain gave
orders that the strictest secrecy should be
observed as, if the news spread among the
passengers, it would be impossible to avert
panic. Immediate steps were taken to
quench the fire. Day and night for ten
days heavy streams Of water were poul ed
upon the coal and the deck above it. The
captain and the Grew were on almost con-
tlnuous duty during that time. and when
they arrived at this port they were almost
completely worn out. None Of the passen-
gers had any suspicion of the danger, nor
did they learn Of it till tLey reached this
DOit.
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Weather Crop Bulletin.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-The weekly weather
crop bulletin says. in part: 'Oreson-
Heavy rains i'll Willamette valley retarded
harvesting. Threshinc and spring grain
cutting will commence next week. The
weather destroyed some hop lice and Goblin
moths. California; Weather in northern
California has been favorable for all crops
Hops are i'll fine condition, and prospects
good for large yield. Grasshoppars,
which damaged the bean crop, nre disap-
pearing from southern California. Cool
and more favorable weather is now ex-
perienced and grapes and pears are ripen-
ing rapidly"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-10
Sent I'm for Life.

Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 9.--Wm. j. Elliott,
convicted of murder in the second degree
for killing A. O. Osborn last February, was
Yesterday sentenced to the Ohio penitsntlary
for life. Elliott made speech of some
length, i'll which he declared that he was
innocent, that he had not expected to meet
Osborn on that fatal day. that Osborn be-
gan the shooting. He also claims that the
jury had done him great wrong.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-10
Church Dedication at Missoula.

M1ssouLA, Aug. 9.--[Special. THE cor
ner stone of the new Catholic church was
laid this evening in the presence of large
number of people. Bishop Brondel con-
Quoted the ceremonies, assisted by Fathers
Neil and Diomeda. At the conclusion of
the ceremonies the bishop preached an elo-
quent open-air sermon to the people who
were gathered on the street and in the
church yard.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-10
The Land VIII Re Divided

court of California has rendered de-
cision in the suit of Il. Merrick VS.. Alva-
rado, involving the title to the San Fable
ranch in Contra Costa county, comprising
$4,000 acres Of land The decision of the
lower court. in favor of tho plaintiff, who
contended for partition, is sustained and
the land will now be divided among several
hundred owners,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-10
Deserted Parnell's Cause.

DUBLIN, Aug. "a telegram received in
this city from Belfast states that Dillon
and OBrien have persuaded four Irish
members Of the house of commons, who
since the disruption in the Irish parliamen-
tary party. have followed the leadership of
Parnsll, to secede from the Parnellite sec
tion and cast their fortunes with the Nc
Carthyites, or the section that opposes Par
nell as loader of the Irish cause.
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The Thundersr on Blaine.

LONDON, Aug. 9.-The Philadelphia cor
respondent of the Times positively asserts
that Blaine is not seeking the presidential
nomination. In an editorial the Times
says 1t thinks it is not impossible that the
excitement of the campaign would prove a
most efectunl antidote to the melancholy
said TO be expressing him and believes he
will yet be found in the van of battle,
either IN his own or Harrison's name.
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Made u eMre job Of II.

RIpoN. Wis.,. Aag. 9.-Mrs. VIM. Draeer,
of this place. took three ounces of paris
green early this morning. Then she went
to an outhouse and laid her stomach open
with razor, following this cut with three
or four more slashes. She lived four hours.
She had quarrslled with her husband . fev
days before,
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Made Il lStr PAYMENT.

DENVER, Aug. 9.-One million dollars, the
largest amount of money ever paid at one
time in Colorado for mining property was
paid over to David Swickheimer yesterday
being the last payment on the purchase of
the Enterprise group at Rico. recently sold
for 81 100000 to Olive" p. Posey and George
Crawford, of New York, who in turn capi-
talized the Enterprise Mining company for
e, 500, 900 and have disposed of the stock
to syndicate of eastern capitalists.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-10
Fata, Row After the Camp Meeting.

BoYp STATION, Nd, Aug. "a shooting
affray occurred to-day at Barnesvile, near
hero, where n camp meeting was going on.
While waiting for tho train a party of col
ored men became engaged in dispute over
some cigars. when Louis Brown, of Rich
mond, Va, became incensed and struck one
of his companions with stone. The fight
became general and five pistol shots were
fired. Brown was killed and three others
wounded.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-10
Done Up in Four Rounds.

AIBuouEouE, N. NJ. Aug. 9.-John Stock,
of Chicago, and Reddy Welsh. of this city,
fought to finish last night. It was fierce
and bitter. At the end of the fourth round
Reddy caught Stock under the ear with a
vicious left handler, knocking him down.
He failed to rise and Welsh was awarded
the fpht
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Attrlbu uted to Bus,ncss Troubles.

NEW YoRK, Aug. 9-Norman Campbell. u
member of the Consolidated Stock and
Petroleum exchange. committed suiciac
last night in Prospect park. Brooklyn, by
shooting. In his pocket WAS found a scrap
OF paper, directing that his body be orema-
ted. His family attribute the act to pus-
ness troubles.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-10
Hopes OF Catching the Robber.

CLEVELAND, o.. Aug. 9.-Cashier Maple
Of the Columbus Globe bank, is improving
The injured farmer died last night. A
Lima special stat ca that the murderer has
been traced to thick forest near Ada, and
mny be captured in the morning, though
there IL mn idea that he has already been
enabled to get near enough to the railroad
to ESCAPE. Ii ia believed he il ono of Mer-
vim kuehn's gang.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-10
MisSOula Against Butte.

M1ssou1A, Aug. 9.-[special. In the ball
game between the Butte and Missoula
teams to-day there was no kicking by the
losing team at the umpire's decisions, and
their conduct was gentlemanly throughout.
The Butte team was whitewashed four in
nings and the Missoula once. Scores Mis-
soul 21, Butte 8.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-10
Entail Wind Storm,

ASHLAND, Wis, Aug. 9.-During terrible
wind and rain storm here yesterday,
circus tent at Washburn, on the opposite
side of the bay, collapsed and i'll the panic
which ensued among the spectators of the
performances two small boys were crushed
to death and number of people seriously
injured. Tho postoflice building also col
lapsed, two women being injured, one
seriously.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-10
A Prize Fighter Killed.

MANCHESTER, Eng, Aug. "a prize fight
took place near here last night between two
local sports named Henney and Swindell.
The men were matched to fight to a finish
fighting for an hour Swindell dealt Henney
terrific blow ON the head. The latter
threw up his hands and dropped like log.
Attempts to revive him failed, and there is
no doubt that he died instantly. Swindell
and those who brought about the fight were
arrested on charge of manslaughter.
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PLEASURE ENDED IN DEATH.

Numerous Drownfngs Reported From All
Parts of the Country.
BosroN, Aug. 9.-By the capsizing of a
yacht in Dorchester bay this afternoon j.
M. Burke, Thaddeus Manthou, Nellie
Burke, aged IL, James Burke. aged 8, and
Thomas and Annie Carmody, nephew and
niece of Burke, aged IL and 15, were
drowned. Two men and one child, who
were also in the boat. escaped. All the
parties lived in South Boston.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-10
An Old Family Bankrupt.

ROME, Aug. o. Prince Borghese and
family have disappeared from italy since
his failure became known. His liabilities
amount to 27,OoO.O0O lire. The crash is
causing failures among other nristocratic
families. 1t is reported that the vatican
aud royal family made strenuous but futile
efforts to avert the disaster.
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HOW DIFFERENT HERE!
Hottest Weather on Record in Dakc
and Elsewhere.

Hottest Weather on Record in Dakota
and Elsewhere.
81. LAWRENCE, s. d., Aug. 9.-The hot
test weather ever experienced here has pre-
vailed for three days past. So intense has
been the heat that men and animals have
succumbed in many instances. and harvest
work is entirely suspended through the
middle of the day. At one p. m. Friday
the mercury rose to 10S and ITO in thu
shade. Late wheat suffered terribly. and
some fields will not be cut. Other wheat
is all right. Corn is suffering for rain.
Unless showers come soon, or cool wave.
but little will survive the ordeal.
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supply of Coffee.

Nrw York, Aug. 9,-rhe worlds visible
supply of coffee shows stocks in Europe Of
all kinds, 1,063,447 bags: at other ports,
2h9,S6l bags; total. l,55930S bags. Atloat
lots will bring the amount to 2,OS5 3OS bags
an increase of l76, 1873 bags over July |.
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Wanted to Buy tho Baltimore,

GENOA, Aug. 9.-The Balmacedan cruiser
President Pinto loft this port and shaped
her course in a wcstely direction. On the
eve of sailing number of sailors deserted
from her. 1t is said that Balmaceda.
through Minister EVan. offered the United
States government $4,000, 600 for the cruiser
Baltimore. The offer was refused,
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Four Drowned.

MILWAUKEE, Aug. o. At Lake Pewaukee,
twenty miles from here. to-day, Albert and
Emma Barth, Martha Kimbling and Clara
Ziegler were drowned by the capsizing of
small boat in which they. with three others,
were sailing. They were children of prom
lnent Milwaukee business men. Their ages
average from Is to 20 years.
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No Quorum at the Election.

TALLAHASSEE Fla. Aug. 9-The governor
this morning announced that, inasmuch as
II quorum of the Florida senate did not
participate with the house in the joint as
sembly of May 26 it his opinion that Call
was not elected United States senator, and
therefore he cannot certify that he was
elected.
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a Terrible Crime.

VICTORIA. Texas, Aug. 9-Miss Mary
Hensoldt, an imbecile and helpless woman
WAS found outraged and murdered in her
room where sae lived alone. Summary
justice will be meted out to the wretch if
caught. There is as yet no clue to the
guilty party.
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Must Obey, Not Command.

PARIS, Aug. 9.-M. Constans, minister of
commerce. in 4 speech at Argenteuil, limited
ut the withdrawal OF the prescription
against the principal pretsnders. He said
the republic WAS open to all, but the new
comers must obey, not command.
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Won a Sculling Race.

New WESTMINSTER, b. c., Aug. 9.-The
sculling race on the Fraser river between
Alex Mclean, of British Columbia, and
Henry Peterson, of San Francisco, for ST.
25O side was won by Peterson by 800
yards.
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SAN DIEGO, CAL, Aug. 9.-A Yuma CORE
spondent says that n report has been
brought in there by Indians to the effect
that an earthquake on the 3Oth ultimo re-
suited in changing the course of tho Colo
RADIO river. 1t has left it's old bed aud is
now flowing through the crevasse.
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Worst Storm of tho Sea son.

WARREN, Mimi, Aug. 9.-On Friday even
ing the worst storm of the season, of wind
and rain, prevailed, laving grain fiat.
struck several places, and con-
siderable live stock was killed.