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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-11
ABOUT A HELENA CHURC6
Its Status Under Discussion by the
Presbytery in Session at
Anaconda.
It Is Alleged to Have Been Built
to Boom Certain Real
Estate.
Montana Presby terians Not Of One Mind
on the Briggs Case-Trying to Dust
q Marshal.

ANACONDA, Oct. 10. - Especial. - The
most interesting feature of the meet
ing of the Montana presbytery to-
day was tho report of Peter Koch,
OF Bozeman. commissioner from Mon
tapa to the general assembly at Detroit
last May. Mr.. Koch voted with the friends
and followers of DR.. Briggs and gave his
reasons for so doing Mt some length. An
animated discussion followed, showing that
the PIesbyterians of Montana are not of
one mind regarding the famous DIR. Briggs
case. The debate, while spirited, was con-
ducted with entire good nature. During
the delivery of the reports from the differ
ent churches Rev. Mr.. May. of the Central
church, Helena. asked the presbytery to
define the status of that church and its
property. In the rather sharp discussion
that followed it was alleged in effect that
the Central church was built to boom cor
tain real estate north of the Northern Pa
ciic depot The matter was referred to a
committee, consisting of Rev. Messrs.
Moore and May. of Helena, and Groenveld,
of Butte. who will endeavor to come to an
| understanding regarding the best disposi-
ton of the property. To-day's programme
embraced addresses by Rev. James Reid, OF
Deer Lodge; Thomas Weir, Of Granite,
and Mrs. w. +. Cox, of Helena. whose
subject was the teachers work outside the
school. Tonight was devoted to mission
ary meeting, with addresses by Rev. A. r.
Crawford and others.
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PRICE FIVE CENTS
CHURCH AND SCIENCE.
Their Relations Discussed by tho 0reae
Methodist Council.

1u0lF ht0lAy1Onk DlAOWSA6u ny tm0 WEO0SH
Methodist Council.
WASHINGTON. Oct. 10.,--Ihe fourth days
session of the Methodist ecumenical coun-
Gil was presided over by Rev. DIR. Arthur, Of
England. The committee on business ro-
ported number Of resolutions and
memorials which we're held for considera-
tion at later day. Tho regular programme
OF the day was thon taken up, the subject
for discussion being Church and scientific
thought" First essay, ono prepared by
Percy w. Bunting, editor OF the Contem-
porary Review, entitled ,"Ihe influence OF
modern scientific progress on religious
Thought" In part, Mr.. Bundy said that
the modern mind has so stepped itself
in science AZ to blunt, to no small extent,
its spiritual faculties. Aenosticism APP
pears to rost upon the idea that nothing ID
to be believed which does not rest on ex-
pertinent and induction. The question 10
not one OF science, but Of philosophy.
Treating of the spiritual history of man,
Bunting says the evolutionary theory Of re-
| ligion is in strict accordance with very
much that we are accustomed to believe.
| 1t gives bOundleSs scope to faith and hOpe.'
DR.. Buckley, of New. York, paid tribute
| to Bunting's PAPER, which showed that Yeli-
| Rion now and ever would be not matter
OF induction, deduction or observation, but
| of faith and the heart. Christianity was az
| false as the Widest superstition unless the
birth OF Christ WAS the result OF divine
operation upon woman without tho agency
of man. ["Hear, hear."1 Nine-tentha
of what high critics have brought
forward has been the subject of
study by bible students for twenty
| five years. The trouble lay in the arrogance
| of critics. The trial of Dr. Briggs resulted
not from what he held, but from the arro-
CANT and domineering manner in which he
| sought to force those ideas down every.
| body's throat.
| The council then adjourned in order to
allow the delegates to embark on an excur-
sion to the tomb of Washington at Mt
| Vernon.
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ON THE SHOALS.
Wreck OF tho Ship Despatch. of the United
States Navy.

Wreck OF tho Ship Despatch, OF the United
States Navy.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 10.-The United States
war ship Despatch went ashore last night in
heavy gale on the AssateaRue shoals, on
the east coast Of Virginia. about sixty miles
north of Cape Charles The Yantic will b Q
hurried down to the scene of the accident
from the navy yard as soon as she can be
got under way. 1t is thought the vessel
will be total loss. The crew we're rescued.
The Despatch left New York yesterday
bound out for Washington, d. o.. under
command of Lieut. Cowles. and had full
complement of men on board. Immedi-
ately after leaving New York the steamship
ran into foul weather. There was bad
wind and an ugly sea running. It was de-
cided to keep the steamship under
the coast, thus to escape the bad
weather. bad fog came up
with nightfall. and so the Despatch slowed
down considerably. although even at that
she was going at a fair speed. The weather
continued to grow worse, and the vessel
struck head wind. Immediately the sea
swept her about with broadsides on the
shoals. The Despatch's commander i'm
mediately let go anchors, but they did not
strike until after the waves had beat her
we'll upon the shoeis
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Comfort for Blair.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10.-Ex-Senator Blair
to-day received note from President Har-
rison in which he says: "Your resignation
of the Office of envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipotentiary to China was ten
lered some time ago. but action has been
deferred for reasons well known to you.
In accepting it now assure you that it has
what | believe to have been misunder-
standing has led to untenable objection on
the part of China to your acceptance as
representative OF this government. have
directed the secretary of state to protest to
cheney of the objections presented by il.
and to say that you had terminated the
correspondence by peremptory resignation.
Let me assure you that have after inquiry,
found nothing that in any degree reflects
upon your character or impairs the esteem
and friendship in which l have long held
you,"
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ing rain, spectators took of their hats and
stood uncovered until the last carriage had
gone by. A dozen carriages followed the
hearse. They contained Mrs. Didkinaon.
Parnslrs sister. Henry Parnell and John
Redmond and number of other members
OF parliament the deputation from Dublin
corporation, and the leadership committee,
also in carriages. At the railroad station
at Brighton the funeral party waited an
hour, the building being packed with peo-
pie anxious to get glimpse Of the casket.
When tho train containing the body of
Parnsll arrived at Illesden, great crowd
was temporarily uncovered and people
passed in single file through the carriage.
Many persons in line we're observed TO be
moved to tears. Delegates from several
branches of the London league placed
wreathes upon the bier. Mrs. Parnell'a
wreath was visible at the head OF the casket.
II bore in letters beautifully and artisticnl-
ly formed of flowers the words, "To nv
own true, loving husband, my king"
The Belfast contingent will occupy a
prominent place in the Parnell funeral. A
procession carving a huge wreath with the
fred hand" of Ulster worked in red flowers
in the center, and the words Murdered
and "kevenge" in red and purple flowers
respectively at the top and bottom
At Dublin the funeral preparations are
all completed. Chaplain Vincent of the
Rotunda hospital has been selected as Off
ciating clergyman at tho grave. Arrange.
ments are 30 secure that ths entire proceed
ings will bs executed with dignity and that
nothing can occur to mar the Holemnity O1
the occasion. The police have taken oil
measures necessary for preserving public
peace.
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s. A. FLEMING DEAD.
A Well Known Western Mining Man Dies
at Spokane.

Well Known Western Mining Man Dies
at Spokane
SPOKANE. Oct. TO- - Especial. Is. A.
Fleming, one of the best known mini ng
men in the west, died at the Hotel Spokane
tonight. His career as mining man be-
gan in the Black Hills, and he was super
intsndent of the Morning Star Mine at
Leadville from 1881 to 1882. Subsequently
he went to California and made his home at
Los Angeles. Three years ago he became in-
terested in the Cceur d'Alene mines in Idaho
and shortly afterward secured An interest
in the Blue Bird mine at Butte, Mont, and
afterwards became largely Interested in the
Webber group of mines on Lake Pen
d'Oreille.f AT the time Of his death he was
vice president of the Los Angeles Loan and
Trust company. had extentive ranches in
southern California and mining interests
in Georgia, Idaho and Montana. His
estate is estimated at half million. He
has brother residing in Almira, N. Y, and
sister, Mrs. DR.. Debarre in San Diego.
Cal A.
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PRISON REFORMS.
Annusl Congress OF tho National Prison
Association Mt Allegheny.


Annusl Congress OF tho National Prison
Association Mt Allegheny.
PITTsBuRa, Oct. 10.-The twsnty-frst an
nual congress Of the National Prison nsso-
citation opened this evening in Carnegie
hall, Allegheny. Gov. Pattison, who was
to receive delegates Oh behalf Of the state
was unavoidably detained, but was ably
represented by Adj. Gen. McClelland.
Mayor McGourley Welcomed delegates in
behalf of the cities OF Allegheny and Pitts
burg. The president OF the association, ex-
President Rutherford b. Hayes. then deiiv-
cred the annual address, dwelling on reforms
needed In present methods. Tho salient
points were that il the jails and lockups In
our country--four or Ave Thousand In num-
ber--are in truth, ms they often have been
aptly termed, compulsory schools of crime
maintained at public expenae, We shall have
from this quarter alone an accession to
criminal classes in each decade Of perhaps
10000 trained experts in crime. He
nrged above all things, reform
in the manner of dealing with
the young-the beginners in law-breaking.
The professional criminal, said Mr.. Hayes.
belongs in the prison. To the question
how long should he be kept there? the an
srer lis: Until he il cured of his criminal
hBbitn, il II keeps him a convict to the end
of his life. Mr.. Hayes also dwelt at length
upon the question of what should be done
to protect and encourage ex-convicSs on
discharge from prison, instead of as now,
in many cases bounding them back tc
crime.
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IT WAS A QUAGMIRE.
The Place Selected for the Public Build
ing in San Francisco.

The Place Selected for the Public Build
ing in San Francisco.
WARRINGTON, Oct. 10.-A telegram was
received at the treasury department to- day
from Mr.. DE Young, Of San Francisco, say
ing that the property selected as a site for
the public building is a quagmire. and that
it will require more than sl.000000 to lay
the foundation for the building. Secretary
Foster said that this was the first intima-
tion he had received that there was any
thing wrong with the site selected, and
could scarcely believe the statement mas
much rs it was recommended by special
commission charged with such matters, as
by both the two senators of the state, repre-
sentatives from the city, Mr.. Crocker and
many others whom he naturally supposed
were thoroughly familiar with the locality
The secretary said the site was selected
mainly on the recommendation OF the per-
sons named and because it contained SO per
cent more ground tban any other of the
sites offered. Secretary Foster added that
Postmaster General Wanamaker did not
recommend the site, which was selected by
the commission, but an entirely different
one, on elevated ground.
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The Unknown Dead.

PnrLrpsnuRa, Oct. 10.-[Special. 7-Coro-
ner Ray went to Flint Creek falls Friday
morning, where an inquest was held over
the body of the man found Thursday night.
party was ont hunting, and happened to
come across the body. The man was lying
on his back, one arm on his breast and the
other by his side. There we're no indica-
tlons that the man had been murdered, as
there were no bruises. The verdict was
that he came to his death from exposure.
The body was lying about 500 yards from
the road and only $50 yards from the camp.
The body was badly decomposed. and was
unidentified. It is supposed he was a
Swede.
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THE LAST JOURNEY.
Taken by the Latc Leader OF the Cause of
Ireland,

Taken by the Latc Leader OF the Cause Of
Ireland,
LONDON, Oct. 10.-An enormous concourse
of people surrounded Walsingham terrace
this morning when the casket containing
the remains of tho late Charles Stewart
Parnell was taken from the house. The
route Of the funeral PROCESSION to the rail-
rond station was lined with masses OF peo-
pie. who silently and respectfully watched
its passage. Mrs. Parnell was utterly un-
able to accompany the remains to Dublin;
she was too i'll to undertake the journey.
There was terrible scene in tho house
when tho onsket VIVA about to be removed.
Tho grief of Mrs. Parnell waa most
poignant, and she could with difficulty be
persuaded to allow the coffin to be taken
away. As mark Of respect to tho Dead
the blinds of many houses along
tho route Of the funeral procession
were drawn down. On every side there
wcrS1igns of sincere sympathy. As tho
hGayse passed them, despite the down-pour-
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big Mining Deal.

DENVER. Col, Oct. 10.--A special from
Santa Fe, N. NJ, to the Republican, says
that deal WAS consummated here to-day
whereby II. G. Kerens, of st. Louis, s. B.
Elkins, of West Virginia, and several mil
lionaire coal barons who control the princi-
cipal coal properties of Missouri Kansas
and Colorado. secured control of the Cerrl-
los Coal and Iron company and elected II.
w. Risque. Of st. Louis, superintendent.
The property Of tho company consists Of
this city, which nre scanned in all directions
with anthracite aud bitumlnous coal, iron,
silver and lend and other mineral deposits.
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Bouncing q Marshal

PHrL1psBuRG, Oct. 10. = Especial The
city council has been trying for the past
month to dispense with the services of the
marshal, David Laughrin. Four meetings
for this purpose have been held, and the
council has voted three times to discharge
the marshal. Two trials have been held,
the last one Thursday night, at which time
specific charges were preferred, and the
marshal tried by the council. That body
by unanimous vote decided to discharge
the marshal, The mayor he's not yet APP
proved the order, and it is not known
what he will do. The several trials and
numerous meetings of the council have
caused considerable excitement, and the
end is not yet to be seen.
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Uncle Bob Breaks Down.

CHICAGO, Oct. 1O.-Uncle Bob, winner of
last years American derby, fell in the SEQ
ond race and broke his left fore leg. 1t is
thought he will never race again. He was
the property of the Etna stable and cost
$4,000 last spring.
Six furlongs--Santa Catalina won, Cruik-
shank second, Golden Spangle third. Time,
1881.
Miie-Verge dor won, Earnest Race
second, Fan King third. Time, 1881.
Mile and fifty yards-Hominy Bill won.
Bonair second, Barney third. Time, 1:4s19
Mile and one-quarter-Big Three won,
Chimes second, Ormis third. Time, 2:11.
Mile and fifty yards-Hopeful won, Ivan
hoe second, Palisade third. Time, 1:4Sli
Mile and one half. over six hurdles
Aristocrat won, Joe d. second, Speoulator
third. Time, a:53&.
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A MAYNARD DAUGHTER.
The Girls Story as Told bv Her Sister in
Minneapolis.

The Girls Story as Told bv Her Sister in
Minneapolis.
ST. PAUL, Oct. 10. - lspecial.] Mrs.
Emma Golden, the wife of Andrew
Golden, painter living in Mime
apolis, is a sister of Helen Forslund,
now under arrest at Helena for robbery.
Mrs. Golden. when told the news by re-
porter to-day, seemed much troubled and
could hardly keep back the tears as she told
the story, as far as she knew, of her sister.
1t appears that the girl, who was the beauty
of the family, lived in Minneapolis with
her parents three years ago. She was much
admired but was always u little wild and
wayward, although nothing was ever said
against her character. Her parents had
moved out near Spokane Falls, in Washing
ton, and had taken her with them, but she
did not remain ut home long, preferriug to
shift for herself. Her sister, states that
none of the family have ever heard of the
man Clark, or of her running away with
anyone. For long time the family was
much worried that they did not hear from
her, but felt more relieved when letter was
received two months ago from the wayward
daughter. She is the only unmarried child,
and has always had a good home with her
parents awaiting her. The family will do
all they can to assist her in her troubles.
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Epidemic of Runaways.

BOHEMIAN, Oct. 10.-[Special. l-Bozeman
seems to have had her share of
runaways to-day. The horses attached
to the mail wagon started tho
ball rolling early this morning and we're
followed by four other runaways, none of
which were serious but made things lively
on Main street, where they started. d. r..
Asbury's horse got away from him at the
race track and ran into town, bringing with
him few small pieces of track sulky
which had been hi.ched to him. Tho
driver was kicked off the sulky but not
seriously injured.
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Protecting school Sections.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10.-The supreme court
of the territory of Utah in u recent opinion
held that tho act of congress of February
20, 1885. prohibiting the enclosure OF public
lands did not apply to sections 16 and 36
(school sections) in Utah. This constrc-
tion of tho law was not satisfactory to the
interior department officials and Acting
Secretary Chandler has requested the attor-
ney general, if the request be approved By
him, to instruct the United States district
attorney for Utah to take an appeal il IT
can be done and also to commence proceed
ings in every cass of enclosure of school
sections by persons not entitled to thcm.
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Condition of Crops.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 10.-The October re-
port of the statistician of the department.
of agriculture relates to yield per acre Of
grain and the condition Of corn, potatoes,
buokwheat and tobacco. The estimated
average yields are: Wheat, Is bushels,
oats, 29.3; barley, 25.S; rye, IA. The condi-
tion of corn is 25.5. of buokwheat 92.9. Of
potatoes 9l.3, of tobacco 93S. The yield of
wheat in threshing in most districts proved
higher thnn the apparent condition of the
crop at harvesting would indicate. In the
Ohio vallejo, Kansas and in the spring wheat
region exceptional individual yields have
been more numerous than usual.
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Great Northern Oficials.

GREAT FALLS. Oct. 9.-[Special. Chief
Engineer Miller and Superintendent Case,
of the Great Northern, arrived by special
train last evening. James Carlisle, who
has the contract to construct the new car
shops at this point at cost of $4,000. is
also in town from Minneapolis. The visit
of these gentlemen is to select the exact
site for the buildings and commence opera
tions. One hundred men will be put to
work Immediately excavating for the main
building. The buildings to be constructed
include a thirty stall round house and work
shops. They are to be completed within
six weeks.
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Henry Clark and His Female Com
panion to Have Prelim-
mary Examination.
Charlie Miller Changes Apparel
and Becomes a Woman
Once More.
What Her Sister in Minneapolis Has to
Say About tho Wayward and Unfor-
tunate Girl.

When Henry Clark and "Charlie" Miller
were taken into Judge Sanders court yes
terday morning for arraiRnment it would
have been impossible to tell from the mans
demeanor that he ever knew the woman.
Judge Sanders read the complaint, which
charged Henry Clark and "Birdie" Miller
with highway robbery, the victim being J..
r. Richardson, and tho article taken gold
watch Of the value of 500.
'Do you understand itY' the judge asked
of Clark. "Will we proceed now with the
examination or do you want it continued3'
Cant you give me time to think over it2''
asked Clark.
There is no use to think over it," put in
the woman. II want to get through with
it as soon as possible"
Judge Sanders set the preliminary hear
ing for Monday morning at 10 O'Clock.
Later on the girl secured counsel In the
person Of j. w. Kinsley, who had Ions
talk with her in her cell. She told him
everything, and, according to the story,
Clark ruined her at the point of a revolver,
and has forced her to do his bidding ever
Kinsley will ask for separate trial for her
and will not defend Clark under any cir
Gums tances. He has forbidden her to talk
with anyone, but has asked number OF
charitable ladies to call on her and try to
divert her mind from her situation. She
asked her lawyer not to notify her people
OF her disgrace. Her father. Peter Fors-
lund, lives at a place named Majkapik, in
Washington state.
"Charlie" Miller became Helen Forslund
yesterday by putting off boy 'Sclothing and
attiring herself as woman. The determi-
nation to continue bov seems to have
disappeared with a nights reflection.
Marshal Sims got the female apparel for
the conventional high shoulders. A white
handkerchief was fastened over the little
window of the cell while the transformation
| was going on. When the change was made
the door was opened. The boy had disap-
peared and instead there was a woman, and
hair. The prisoner loomed up rather large
in her new raiment, and acted somewhat
awkwardly. The first thing she did was to
walk across the room. Az she did so the
dress and other apparel rustled. The
woman turned around hastily and ther
and said, II thought something was
chasing me.''
| Next came the shoes. Several pairs had
been brought up for trial, but the woman'a
feet had grown out of shape from founder
ing around SO long in another style of foot
gear. Finally she got on pair that she
could wear with some comfort. They fitted
all right about the instep, but would not
meet about the ankles. An attempt to
make them do SO resulted in a shower of
shoe buttons against the wall.
Now, want 4 hat" she said.
"All right" said the marshal. "We will
get you one in time for the trial"
Policeman Grogan is getting along very
nicely and the indications all point to his
recovery from the wound made by Clark.
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Refused, to stop when Ordered.

G. A. Grissinger reports that while driv-
ing up Helena avenue about half past nine
o'clock last night man on the sidewalk
called to HIM to stop and drew revolver
from his trousers pocket. Mr.. Grissinger
did not stop, but gave the horse free rein
and let him run. He does not know whether
the fellow shot after him or not, as the
horse and buggy made quite u noise. He
says he first snw the man running across
the lots from the direction of Montgomery 8
stable and thought he WAS trying to catch
street car, though there was none in
sight. As the man reached the sidewalk he
was just at the horse's head.
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Wanted to Marry the Singer.

LONDON, Oct. 1O.-At the Westminster
police court to-day Nicholas Darlonton
Pickett, an organist and professional sim
ger, claiming to be native of the United
States and the son of a clergyman, was
charged with sending libelous and menac-
ing letters to Miss Mcintyre, the singer.
During the prisoners examination at the
police court, it was shown for the past two
years he has been delueinR Miss Mcintyre
with letters proposing marriage, and threat
ening to kill her unless she consented.
After some further testimony had been
given the accused was committed for trial.