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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-12
THE DEBT OF KANSAS.
Porter Gives Some Figures Which Are
Supposed to Tell tho Story.

Porter Gives Some Figures Which Are
supposed to Tell tho Story.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-THE census Office
has issued n bulletin which gives the mort
gage Indebtedness of the state of Kansas
by counties. The total and assessed valua-
ton of real and personal property in 1890,
not including the value of railroad pro-
perty, which is placed at $685. 233, was
$500, 593, I'll. The estimated true value is
between eight and nine hundred millions.
It is found that Kansas has a mortgage
debt of $2S5, 49,, los. which does not in
clude state and railroad land. and a con-
tract debt of 1861, 71S. This debt is 81
per cent of the estimated true value of all
taxed real estate. The average amoAnt of
debt per mortcaged acre is placed at &c. 6F.
OF the total mortgage debt $167, las, 039 is
upon acres and $6S, 10000 upon lots.
81 per osnt Of the total debt III force against
acres is on real estate in the western half
of the state, where it is said values are low
and where settlement was made but a few
years ago. 1t is troposed to prepare a map
showing she exact localities in the state of
the debt. superintendent Porter says
the largest debt exists in sections where
there is the greatest prosperity and where
there has besn an advancement In improve
ments. The counties carrying the heaviest
mortgage debt are: Sedgwick, SIG, 583. 053;
Wyandotte, $l2,629, 1886; Shawnee, $l1.9s2,-
O90; Cowley, $7,537,4lS; Reno, $7,429, $50;
Sumner, IS, 66,O42, and MCPHERSON, $685.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-12
GREAT NORTHERN ROUTE.
It WIN skirt tho Town Of COLUMBIA FAILS
-.nMylng Depot GrouMds.

It WIN skirt tho Town 81 Columbia FAILS
-nuylng Depot Groumds
Co1uMMA FANS, Sept. 11.-[Special.l-
| Tho route Of tho GroRt Northern was def
nitely settled to-day, go far as it Affects this
town. Tho old survey ran ~diaGonally
through the town, which, in tho estimation
of property owners, was a detrimsnt. The
matter was properly presented, and the line
changed to skirt tho city. The site for the
depot grounds Ia soy en- blocks from Mt
claus avenue, tho Main street. b new
ArrangeMent causes general satisfaction.
and the citizens arc jubilant. Grounds for
large yarda. and also for a round house,
have been purchased. The heavy grade
tates the keeping of a number of extra en-
gines here.
Tracklayers on the Great Northern ex-
tension struck on tho 30th and all but five
mon left. 1t was a matter of and
has been adjusted. A raise from 81 to $2,25
per day was demanded, and it has been oon-
ceded.
Cashier William Read, brother of John
b. Read, of the 1nter-M Mountain. Is here
with tho fixtures and stationery Tor the
Bank of Columbia Fails, which will open
Monday. Among the stockholders OF
Helena, j. Z. Gaylord. A.. j.. Davis aud !.
A. Talbot, Butte, A. Il. Hammond and +.
q. Higgins. of Missoula. 1t is an eSosp-
t~icnally strong institution-the best Ill the
valley-ss to financial backing.
The Hotel Gaylord, the largest hotel
building in northwest Montana, will be
completed in ten days. II is brick, three
stories high, 1Oox50, modern i'll construc-
tion.
The water works are completed and the
house service pipes are being laid. The
pressure is ample for fire protection.
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$25, 900 Worth Of Prop
erty for $4,000.

Tho undersigned will sell OF lease (for = term
of three years. their hay ranch. seven miles
northeast Of Helena. Terms easy and satisfactory
to any reasonable purchaser.
Also . beautiful mountain ranch. twenty-seven
miles north Of Helena, and within three and one-
half miles of tho Great Northern railroad, to-
gethsr with sixty head Of fine graded stock. .ons,,
half cattle and tho other half horses, nine head
broken to work and ride, nnturalizad to tho
noighborhood and all tame and gentle. Tho
ranch is located on Sheep creek and Glen Marie.
and includes two wa or rights and numerous
bitches, and about $500 worth OF fruit OF all
dred acres fenced. enclosing fish ponds well
stocked with trout and lye beavers to keep ths
temporary uso. Tor gardening, fruit raising,
stock raising, sdairy location or q sentlemin's
residence, this ranch cannot be equaied by any
other in this part OF the state.
For terms or Information call at tho ranch or
write TO Mitchell's Station.
This proposition 10 made on account Of the
procarions health Of Ms. wilkinson and the APP
preaching old ago Of tho parties
i. y. WILKINSON,
MARIA WILKINSON.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-12
ROSSA AND HIS PASSPORT.
The Editor of United SIN Wanted q
Special Guarantee.

The Editor of United Irishmen Wanted q
Special Guarantee.
New YORK, Sept. 11.-O'Donovan Rosa
publishes in his newspaper, United Irish
men, this week, some correspondence he
had with the state department. relative to a
passport he wanted. guaranteeing him free
dom from arrest in Ireland, and which was
refused him. In answer to Rossa's first
letter, Assistant Secretary Wharton, of the
state department., sent a passport in the
usual form to Rosa. enclosed in a letter,
in which he said: "The department. cannot
furnish you with a passport in another
form, and cannot give you a guarantee
against arrest in foreign countries on GRIM
inal charges"
Rosa wrote back that he understood
there was a treaty between United States
and Great Britain which stipulated an
American citizen could not be held in
prison in Great Britain for any political
words or acts of his in this country, and
he wanted to know whether such protection
vas afforded an American citizen or not.
He received the following reply from the
assistant secretary: 81 have to state that
there is no arrangement of any kind in
force between the United States and Great
Britain On the subject to which your letter
relates"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-12
ANTI-CRANK CONVENTION.
The Farmers Opposed to the Sub-Treasu1
Scheme to Meet in St, Louis.

h Farmers Opposed to the Sub-Treasury
Scheme to Meet in St. Louis.
ST.. LOUIS, Sept. 11.-U. S. Hall, ex-presi-
dent of the Farmers alliance, is in the city
perfecting arrangements for holding q
national anti-sub-treasurv and anti-third
party convention, which will meet here
Tuesday, September Is. In reference to
this meeting, Hall says: As far as l am in
formed, the approaching convention will
not only be a grand success, but the largest
representative gathering of farmers aver
held in this country. No one will be adj
mitted to a seat as delegate who is not OPP
posed to the snb- TREASURY and land loan
schemes, and other like measures of class
legislation.
Hall said further that he was determined
to keep up the fight until the farmers of
this country have been fully advised as to
the folly of all such legislation.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-12
ELECTRICITY AND MINING.
Appliances Shown Mt Montreal Of Interest
to Montanians.

Appliances Shown Mt Montreal Of Interest
to Montanians.
MONTREAL, Sept. 11.-Great interest has
been manifested here in tho new Edison
electric mining appliance exhibited in the
electrical exposition. The most striking Of
these is the electric percussion drill, which
will bore at the rate of three inches per
minute in the hardest granite. It requires
but little power to operate. and can be
worked any distance from the dynamo to a
distance of three miles. The drill is very
simple, having 40 moving parts except the
plunger and nothing that will be affected
by moisture. This device, it is said by ex-
perts, will completely revolutionize mining
work..
The next in importance is the diamond
prospecting cave drill, designed for locating
mineral deposits. 1t will bore 100 feet into
the earth, bringing out q specimen of the
mineral for the urpose of determining its
value. Some have likened this drill to the
mythical "divining rod" which was sup
posed to indicate the location of minerals.
The Edison drill certainly resembles such
an invaluable instrument. Aside from these
are exhibited electric coal drills, electric
hoists, electric fans and electric pumps,
showing that Edison has turned his atten-
tion in earnest to mining work, and many
are expecting marvellous results from this
branch of electricity in the near future.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-12
Troubles of tho Richmond Terminal.

NEW YORK, Sept. 11.-Rumors of q re-
Ownership for the Richmond Terminal sys-
TEN were received to-day and it WAS stated
that the company's finances were in such
shape That hasty steps would lave to be
taken or current claims would DO pressed at
once. None of the officials could be seen,
but it is learned that tho parties identified
with the control of the property were work.
ing on a proposition to relieve it from the
burden of ca rrying any longer the floating
debts OF the lines composing the system.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-12
Remodeling the Cabinet,

New York, Sept. ia special from
Washington says Attorney-Gencral Miller
is to be appointed TO one of tho circuit
court jndgsshiIs created by the last con-
Rress; that General Wallace will be made
secretary of war; that Noble NAV BIO trans-
ferred to tho department Of Justice and
General Clarkson aI pointed seoretary of
the interior. ~
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-12

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. Sept. 1l.~-President
Coleman of tho Catholic Knights of
America ia here investigating tho a%ccounts
OF nj. j., UBrien, treasurer Of the order.
O'Brien IL ont of the city. Thus fnr IL APP
beaIa 'hae mere Is n aeiioit Of $30,O COO. which
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-12
Killed While Crossing the Track

CLEVELAND, o.. Sept. %11.-Jacob H.
schaefer and two daughters attempted to
cross a railroad track in a buggy ahead of a
passenger train at Warren to-day. Mr..
Sohaefer, who ID a wealthy farmer, and his
daughter Ida were instantly killed, the
other daughter being seriously injured and
the buggy demolished.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-12

The Union bakery, located at Great Falls,
Mont, is offered for sale at a low figure.
This hotel is owned and operated by the
hotel and restaurant keepers of Great Falls
and is guaranteed thsir patronage. This is
a chance in a life tims to the right man,
and Il fortune can easily be made by steady
industry and application to this business in
Great Falls. For further information and
particulars write to Archie Mcdonald,
Great Falls, Mont, box 443.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-12

SAN FRANoIsco, Sept. 11.-Charles Page,
attorney for the Gillian congressional
party, has received dispatches from the
United states attorney-general, asking him
II he would sign Il stipulation agreeing to
the ~postponement of the Itata case. Page
replied that he would if tho government
would agree to release the Itatn on bonds.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-12
Jeffrey to succsed Mnfatt.

DENVER, Sept. lit is believed Edward
jeffrey, of Chicago, ex-general manager of
the Illinois Central, will be the new presi-
dent Of the Denver d Rio Grande railroad,
to succeed Moffatt. Mr.. Coppell, of the
board of directors. to-day in an interview
intimated as much.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-12


Samuel X. Davis Special.
INVESTMENT STOCKS.
1000 Iron Mountain, 75c. Paid $685.
900 in 80 and 81.
$500 Victor u Helena, 1925. Paid seven
dividends since March, '91.
5000 Copper Bell, 15c. One dividend
throe cents per share, July, 81.
$500 Cumberland, 1915. Smslter cam
ing $1,000 per month.
SPECULATIVE STOCKS.
5000 Jersey Blue. Good purchase.
1000 y. II. d NJ, &c.
1000 Iron Mask fCsstle). 3Oc.
Rooms 26 and II, Bailey Block.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-12

Albion lodge No. 1927 meets every Satur-
day evening at eight p. M. in the G. A. II
hall, on Park avenue. A cordial invitation
is extended to all members and visitors to
attend. VIM. nj. CATION, President.
J. ARTHUR EsLIoK, Secretary.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-12
North DakOtn's Big Crona.

GRAND FORKS, N. d., Sept. 11.-Herald
crop reports fron correspondents at fftv
different place. n the state indicate that
the yield of V leat is underegtimated. Thew
agree that til, yield is unprecedented and
of high grade.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-12

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 11.-Ranpers
are In close pursuit Of of the Southern Paci-
fc train robbers and may come upon Thorn
at any time. There are eight robbers and
fifteen rangers, and when the two parties
meet there will likely be a bloody fight.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-12
Finances In Chill,

NEW YORK, Sept. ll.-Private advices re-
celved here from Chilli say the new con-
gress is debating the expediency of taking
the paper money issued by Balmacsda at
It's face value.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-12

Pain from Indigestion, dyspepsia, and toe
Of Carriers Little Liver Pills Immediately ate.
dinner. Don't forget this.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-12
Fled tn MnHtr.al

New YORK, Sept. 1l.--Lewis Stein, dealer
In Rarters and elastic supporters, has sold
out his business and fed to Montreal, Ieay-
Ing debts amounting. it is alleged, to uu-
wards OF $25, 600.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-12
A Great Opportunity.

The Bee Hive is opening up their immense line
OF fall and winter underwear which will be sold
at their usual bargain prices. Can suit everyone.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-12
WRAPS

In Plush, Matellasse and Novel
ties, also short shoulder capes in
Astrachan and Furs at specially
attractive prices.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-12

The best line Of Iadies' fast black hose at The
Zee Hive at special sale. Zee announcement on
another page.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-12

Dressmakers, seamstresses and ladies inter-
ssted in beautifully fitting garments, call and SEQ
our system of cutting. A few OF tho many gar
ments taught: French seamless waist, Partisan
dartless basque. French bias and all the latest
novelties in plain and fancy sleeves. Any style
skirt drafted and measured by this system. l
each the latest methods of basting, hemming
aud finishing garments. You can make your own
or friends garments while learning.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-12

Competition on tinware knocked into a cock.
ed hat" at The Bee Hive. Bee al,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-12
A Great Snap.

Everyone seems to be offering bargains
nowadays. but of all the snaps now being
thrown open is the stock of dry goods,
clothing and gents furnishing goods by NJ
Lissner, in the Novelty block on Main
street. You can get dry goods at your own
price.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-12

Ribbons marked very low this week at The Bee
Hive.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-12

Goods are arriving daily at The Bee Hive and
their stock will be larger than ever and prices
lower.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-12

Before buying your silverware see Weinstcin'f
stock.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-12

Muslin underwear for ladies is selling at bed
rock prices al The Bee Hive.
DR.. King has returned,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-12

Il you are tired taking the large old-f ashioned
gripping pills, try Carter's Little Liver Pills and
take comfort. A man can't stand everything.
One pill a dose. Try them.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-12
NEWMARKETS

In Cheviots, Beavers, Scotch
Plaids and Fancies, with Stanley
cape or plain, in all sizes, for
Ladies and Children.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-12
Sons of st. Geor.s.

Go to The Bee Hive for bargains in every line.
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SANDS BROS.
Are now offering complete
lines of new Fall and Winter
Fashions for Ladies and Chill
dren in their Cloak Department.
JACKETS.

In Beavers, Cheviots, Diagonals,
Cords and Fancics, Fur, Astra-
chan and Feather Trimmed. in a
variety of styles and all grades.
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Samasi X. Davis Special.

Dar cent.
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CAPES

CAPES
In Cheviot, Bedford Cords and
Thibet Cloths, Stanley shape,
Fur and Feather trimmed, in all
sizes.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-12
DROWNED A HUSBAND
To Secure the Wife and $4,000
Life Insurance.

CHICAGO, Jan. H. Frank T. Hen
dlyx, who is wanted in Goshen, Ind,
for peculiarly cold-blooded murder,
Was arrested in this city last night.
HendryX, while in Goshen, stopped with
Joseph Hawkins, who lived alone with
his wife. HendryX ingratiated himself
into the affections of Mrs. Hawkins, and
succeeded in alternating her from her
husband. Hawkins had an insurance
policy of $1,000 Oh his life, and this
money HendryX intended to get posses
sion OF, and, with the money once in his
hands, he and the woman would leave
for parts unknown. The plan pursued
by HendryX was novel as well
as an atrOciouS one. In some man
ier he gained from Hawkins the
fact that he could not swim, and invited
Hawkins and his wife to boat ride.
When some distance from shore Hen
drvx deliberately capsiZed the boat,
and, being an expert swimmer himself,
righted the boat and saved the life of the
woman, dragging her into the boat,
where they both sat and watched the
dying struggles of Hawkins. When the
body had finally disappeared beneath
the surface of the water they both rOwed
ashore and gave out the information
That an accident had occurred, and that
Hawkins had lost his life. The author
tiles, however, became suspicious. and
upon making Investigations Hendryx
lied. The woman was arrested and
lodged in jail, where she made confeS-
sion. HendryX, when arrested last
night, admitted his participation in the
crime and slgnified his willingness to
return to Goshen without requisition
papers,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-12
The Bear and Britannia Come
in Collision in the Firth
Of Forth.
Twelve Of the Crew Of the
Former Go Down With the
Disabled Vessel
The Britannia Also Sinks,
After Being Towed a Short
Distance.
Parnell Attacks Gladstone's
Veracity in a Speech at
Limerick.

LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE steamer Brit
taliia, from Leith, came into collision
with the steamer Bear. from Grange
mouth, in the Firth of Forth, Scotland,
at an early hour this morning. The
Bear sank Immediately, her crew hav-
ing no time to launch boat or make
any effort whatever to save themselves.
Of the fourteen men on board the Bear
twelve went down with the vessel. The
two others were rescued by boat from
the Brittania. After the collision the
Brittania, which was badly damaged,
transferred her forty-fve passen-
gers to the steamer Thames,
and was then taken in tow
by that vessel, the two steamers pro-
ceeding slowly in the direction of Leith.
They had not gone far, however, before
the hawser connecting the vessels was
snapped asunder. and before another
line could be carried to the damaged
vessel she gave a terrible plunge and
sank beneath the waves. Fortunately
the crew had put on life belts after the
collision with the Bear, and all, with
the exception of the chief engineer,
managed to keep afloat until they were
picked up by boats from the steamer
Thames. The chief engineer went
down with the vessel, and nothing was
seen Of him again.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-12
MANNING ON SOCIALISM.
The Cardinal Answers One of His
Critics

LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE Chronicle
publishes an account of an interview
with Cardinal Manning regarding an
article which appeared in the st. James
Gazette in which the cardinal was con-
demned as q socialist because of
letter written by him to the new Paris
publication, the Vingtieme Steele.
''Great is the power of a single word"
exclaimed the cardinal. "When the
corn laws were abolished 1t was called
robbery When the Irish church
was disestabished it was termed
'spoiation.' When Irish rents were
reduced the act was denounced as
confscation,' and now, when the Orld
OF labor is to be protected by law. 1t is
ceeded to argue that it was impossible
to define socialism, because an attempt
to do so was met by three distinct So
eli alist schools, all of which denied the
accuracy of the definition. Therefore
it is more useful to know what socialism
is not. In the first place." said the
cardinal, ''the society Of man is not OF
human, but of divine creation. 1t is
founded upon the great laws OF
authority, obedience, and brother
hood. The whole of our legisla-
ton is essentially social, for the
protection of poverty and labor.
In contrast, the socialism claiming su-
preme power TO change, reform, reject,
and even to create the foundation and
principles of political, and therefore of
human society, is essentially destructive
and revolutionary. Secondly, the cor
rection of social evils should be
conservative of the life and
the health of society. Social
ism, on the other hand, Identifies social
evils with society itself. and kills the
patient to cure his maladies. For ex-
ample, the socialist considers the chief
evil of our times the accumulation or
property in few hands, and 10 cure
it some socialists would deny the
right of property to individuals,
which is founded radically i'll
the law of nature. Social legislation
will show how, by the just legislation
which pervades the whole system OF
taxation, to redress these inequalities.
The poor law, the abolition Of the corn
law. and the laws of succession to real
property and the income tax are
all just social laws founded upon
the first principles of human
society as strictly conservative OF the
C commonwealth. | am not saying that
other similar laws are not required, or
that they have received their full de-
velopment. / am content with saving
that any one calling such legislation
socialstic does not know what socialism
MEANS"