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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
SHORTER THAN EITHER CANAL


A Nicaragua Project That Aims To Save
Distance and Time.
SAN FRANorsco, Dec. 22.--Chas Thornton,
an American engineer. just retu,ned from
Nicaragua, states that CONCESSIONS have
been granted number of Americans by
President Saroassa and tho Nicaragua gov
ernment for the construction of Il narrow
guage railroad for freight service from
Momatomba on Lake ManaRue down the
valley Of the Rio Grande river to Limos, u
total of 1877 miles. The road will conn ect
at Momatombo with the narrow gnage road
that now runs from Corinee on the Pacific
coast to Managua, the capital Of
Nicaragua. 1t is estimated that
tho proposed route will be 800
miles shorter than the present Panama
route between San Francisco and New York,
and ut least one hundred and twenty miles
shorter than the proposed route of the
Nicaragua canal. Limos is sixty miles
from tho mouth of the Rio Grande river.
which engineers believe can readily be
made navigable for deep water steamers.
In addition to building the railroad and
opening the bar of the Rio Gfande river, it
Is required that Il line of steamers to
run twice month between Rio
Grande and the United States, be
maintained; that custom houses ana
othcr buildings for the use of the govern
ment, together with telegraph and tele-
phone line, be constructed along the route
of the proposed road, and that the road be
adequately equipped for the expedition of
traffic. Thornton says part Of the road
will be completed and in operation within
two years. The contract specifies that the
road and other improvements must be COM
pleted inside of five years.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
FOR WHAT PURPOSEY
Money Urgently Demanded by the * nights
of Labor.


Money Urgently demanded by the Il nights
of Labor.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 22.--The order OF
Knights Of Labor appears to be In n bad
way financially and otherwise. Several
secret circulars Of an urgent nature have
been sent from tho general executive board
and other Offices within the past few days
to the order throughout the country.
One circular makes the most pressing de-
mand for funds. The circular intimatea
rather indefinitely that the money is wanted
to meet tho cases that have been decided in
settled at once, or We would not trouble the
order now. We have loaned to
struggling assemblies, cooperative enter
prises and aided looked-out brothers to
the ext mt of about $4,000. This money
cannot 10 collected in time. We do not
care to press our brothers for it. and would
urge upon the order TO sustain ns at this
time. We leave tho matter in your
hands and ask you TO act quickly
and literally. Dealing with our own
members is one thing; dealing with the
courts is another, and while tho general
assembly hesitated about allowing loans to
be raised upon the property of the order,
the courts will have no hesitanoy in attach
ing the property If the suits should all 90
I'VE have won the suits involving the
greater sums, but we wish to meet certain
emergencies, pay off everything We owe
and enter upon the new year with a clear
field before us. We promise to make good
use of every cent, and will show good ac-
count of it. The sum OF $1,000 now will
be worth more than $50, coo later on"
This circular is much criticised by some
members of the order, for the reason that
it does not mention specifically the lawsuits
referred to, and for its apparent lack Of
frankness in oJhor respects as we'll.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
CHINESE MERCHANTS.
A Decision Relative to Their Returning + o
America.

A Decision Relative to Their Returning + o
~ America.
SEATTLE, WASH, Dec 22.-Judge Hanford
has filed an opinion in the United States
district court in the case of the United
States vs.. Lee Hoy, which is of great i'm
portance to the Chinese merchants in this
country. Judge Hanford holds in this case
that Chinaman who is a merchant in this
country, and permanently domiciled here,
and who is permitted to return to the
United States by the collector of customs
after visit to Victoria, b. c.. is not liable
to be arrested and banished because the
collector has admitted him without the
production of a certificate as to the fact of
his being a merchant. issued by the Chinese
government. He holds that the decision of
the collector of customs as to the right of q
Chinese merchant to be admitted to the
country will not be examined by courts for
the mere purpose of determining whether
the action was based upon good evidence
and that Chinaman who is in fact enti-
tied to be in this country and who gained
admittance cannot be sent out for the rea-
son that the law requires judicial determi-
nation before q warrant can be issued for
the deportation of Chinese person. That
is, it must be adiudged that he is not one
entitled by law to remain in the country.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
BURNED IN THE OCEAN.
The Abysinnia Lost in Mid-Sea-Passen-
gers and Grew Saved.

The Abysinnia Lost in Mid-sea-Passen
gers and Crew Saved.
LONDON, Dec. 22.-The steamer Abyssinia.
of the Guion line, which sailed from New
York on the 18th. of December for Liver
pool. burned at sea. She carried eighteen
cabin and thirty eight steerage passengers
and crew of eighty men. All on board
were saved. The Abyssinia, which was
valued at S200OO0. carried a valuable cargo
of merchandise, but what it was worth can-
not be ascertained as yet. She was an iron
bark, rugged screw steamer of 1851 tons
gross displacement and was built originally
for the Cunard line. For the past five
years she has been running between Van
couver, B. c., and Hong Kong, as one of
the Canadian Pacific line steamers and this
was her first regular trip for the Guion line
since then. She arrived in this port last
September from Hong Kong with cargo
of teas,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
Element of Republican Defeat.

Dies MONIES, Iowa, Dec. 22.-The inter-
view with Gen. Clarkson, published here,
has set all the politicians to talking. He
said that one great element in the rspub-
lican defeat was the intolerance toward
anti-prohibition republicans. He praised
thel 0party loyalty Of the men who
opposed to prohibition and severe railroad
legislation, had nevertheless remained
faithful to it. I'm my Judgment" said
Mr.. Clarkson "there are 75,OO0 republicans
in Iowa to-day who are either not in
favor of prohibition, or who, having
given it some years of patient trial,
now believe it ought to be modi-
fed too low rather than too high" He said
he was in favor Of giving these anti-prohi-
bition republicans full recognition next
year. The matte will be stirred up by the
publication OF this interview, and it is be-
lieved that thousands OF republicans will
follow the lead OF General Clarkson in this
matter.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
The Prosecution Rests .

DENVER Dec. 12.--In the Barnaby- Graves
trial to-day Mr.. Conrad was recalled and
examined. Conrad said he was badly dis
posed toward any one who had taken
Graves part. He admitted making state.
ment accusing Col. Ballou of being inter
ested in robbinR Mrs. Baraby, and he de-
clared it was true. Since November he had
some communication with Denver papers
and talked with reporters. Witness con-
tinued that he knew Detective Keith. who
was employed by the defense. He denied
that he said certain things and then told
reporters that Keith had said them.
James L. Lindsay. expect in handwriting,
swore it was his belief that the writing on
Graves letters and the inscription on the
bottle of whiskey we're identical and writ
ten bv the same person. The prosecution
rested it's case, and the court adjourned
until Tomorrow
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
Assignee's Sale
OF THE ..4
Harris Bros Stock

Ladies will probably be inter-
ested in knowing that the sale
will include those elegant flannels
we have been using in the manu-
facture of shirts. They make
elegant waists for ladies. They
make elegant infants wear; and
many other garments that can
please the eye. There are plain
and silk stripe fannels, about the
prettiest line ever shown in the
city. A full line Of plques, such
as are used in shirt fronts. A
full line of Spanish linens, Madras
cloths, cheviots, pongees and
Japanese silks.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
Foreign Flashes.

During the three months ending June 30,
this year, exports of tin plate from Swan
sen, Wales, to the United States, reached
the phenomenal total of l,057, ,323 boxes.
II is the intention of Quebec conservative
leaders to have Mcrcier and other members
of the recent administration arrested on a
charge of defrauding the provincial troas-
ury.
Lord Howard de Walden. of England,
has begun proceedings for divorce from his
wife. Lady Howard dc Walden has insti-
tuted n counter suit against her husband
for dlvolce. .
The chief acting general Of the Chinese
imperial army was thrown from his horse
and had his neck broken. He was the finest
commander in the Chinese army and was
greatly admired. China will find it diff
cult to replace him. -
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
The PASSENGERS Arrive.

SOUTHAMPTON. Dec. 22.-The North Ger
man Lloyd steamer Spree, with the passen-
gers and crew CT the burned steamer Aby-
sinnia on board, arrived tonight. It
appears that the passengers aboard the
Abysinnia first heard of the fire Friday
afternoon. The steamer was then on fire in
both ends. Three hours afterward the
steamer Spree was sighted, Immediately
of one seaman, who jumped overheard and
was drowned As there was not the slight
est chance of saving the Abysinnia she was
abandoned and the spree proceeded on her
voyage. The Spree's captain has been
given testimonial by the rescued passen-
gers. The fire is attributed to spontaneous
combustion in the cargo of cotton. The
value of the cargo of the Abysinnia is esti-
mated at $3.50, 600.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
IN THE SENATE.
A Brief and UnIinp0rtant Session Held by
That Body.

A Brief and UnIinportant Session Held by
That Body.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 22.--Among the papers
representated in the senate and referred
we're resolutions from tho military order OF
the Loyal Legion Of the United States,
which were adopted at 81. Paul, urging COM
pletion at the earliest moment practicable
of navy sufficient in armament and ships
to command and enforce the respect due
the flag Of the nation the world over. A
number Of bills, only OF local Importance,
we're then introduced. A communication
from the court of claims, transmitting tho
awards in certain French spoliation claims.
The claims were presented and rs--
fsrred to the committee on claims.
Felton.-of California took the
oath of office. The house resolution for the
payment of salaries to the employees Of the
congress on the oath inst. and for holt
day recess from tomorrow until Tuesday,
Jan. 5. were presented and concurred In
and then. after short executive session, M
a mark of respect to the memory of the late
Representative Ford the senate adjourned
until tomorrow.
The president to-day sent to tho senate
the nomination of Daniel Arms to be post
master Of Granite, Mont.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
A WESTERN CHARACTER.
Death of John Davies. Well-Known
Mining Expert.

CHICAGO, Dec. 22.-John Davies, one OF
the best known mining experts in the west
died in this city last night OF pneumonia
Davies made and lost several fortunes in
Colorado and California, and died almost
about ten years ago for a half million. IT
was afterwards sold again for five millions.
One of his intimate friends said no one
could deceive Davies on mines, but money
slipped through his fingers as soon as he
got it. Cards and speculation are said to
have been the main causes of his losses.
The story is still told in Colorado of a
poker game in which he lost $4,000 one
night and the next night won it back and
$50, 900 more. He gave great sums to char
liable objects. At one time he owned con-
siderable property on the Yuba river IN
Californ ia
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
Turbulent Politics IN ireland.

DUBLIN, Dec. 22.-several prominent
members are in Waterford working ener-
getically for the election of thoir candi
dates tomorrow. Feeling runs high and it
will be fortunate if somebody is not hurt
before the polls close. Dalton, the Parnell-
lite, to- day met David Sheehy, who is work
ing for Michael Davitt, and violently
abused him. Sheehy retaliated, whereupon
a crowd of Parnellites set on him and the
police had to conduct him to place OF
safety. Messrs. Fiynt and Condor were,
later in the day. set upon by mob of Par
neilites and had a hard time to get away,
the mob pursuing them to the very doors of
the McCarthyite committee.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
Assignee's Sale
OF THE -
Harris Bros. Stock
CHILDREN'S DEPT.

The Harris Bros. were always
known as carrying the nobbiest
and finest line of children's wear
in the market. 1t is still large and
in good shape. Pretty styles are
in abundance and nl.re sug-
gestive Xmas offering can scarce
ly be conceived, particularly
when you see how cheap they
will 60. Plenty of overcoats,
with nice long capes, kilt style.
They're awful pretty and price
cut in half.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
TAINTED WITH POVERTY.
Why A. j. Davis did not Marry Mary
CIeyes

Why A. j. Davis did not Marry Mary
Cleyes.
special from Quincy, Ills, gives the
following story of II love affair OF the late
A. j. Davis Forty-five years ago Mary
Cleves. then twelve years of age, came here
from Iowa to make her home with her
uncle, Seth Sherman. Mr.. Sherman then
lived near Twenty-fourth and Chestnut
streets. Thiswas Mary $ home, and in it she
developed from pretty brown haired girl
into a handsome woman. Naturally
enough such girl had plenty of admirers.
but fot some reason the heart Of the maiden
was untouched. One duv there appeared
in Quincy tall, good-looking man named
DAVIS from Iowa. Young Davis had verv
little to say to any one III Quincy except
Mary Cleves. 1t transpired that they We, o
lovers from childhood, and he had come to
claim his bride.
Now, while Mr.. Sherman was an excel
lent man, he had positive will and was of
violent temper. Having decided that Mary
should wed II Mr.. ullpn. the uncle was OK
| asperated by her opposition. but when
the arrival of Davis told the true reason for
her refusal to take the man Of her uncle's
choice, the latter grew furious. He pointed
out to his niece that whereas Davis was
poor and had no prospects, Gilpin was we'll
settled and had means and excellent pros
ments had on his niece is not known. 1t is
hardly probable that her heart was changed,
but her nncle's hcme was her home, and in
view of her unoles violent temper her homo
life must have become 80 disagfeeable as to
necessitate Il truce of some sort
As for Davis. stung by the taunt of bis
poverty, he resolved to cross the plains and
seek his fortune in the far west. Whether
there was an understanding between tho
young man aud his sweetheart that If tho
lowan made money enough he was TO re.
turn and wed Mary is not known. Davis
experience in mining was discouraging but
at last the tide turned in his favor and
young Davis soon got money enough and
started for Quincy. He found Mary 4 wife.
she mad married young Gilpin. Davis.
learning of Marys marriage. at once left
Quincy and returned to the far west.
Twelve years ago Joseph Gilpin died.
Shortly before Davis death it was rumored
in certain CIRCLES that no had proposed mar
riaRe to Mrs Gilpin, but they did not
marry. For some years past, and until re-
coently, Mrs. (iilpin has been living in
Janesville Tex. with her married daugh-
ter, Mrs. Anna Fletcher, bus not long ago
Mrs. Gilpin wont to Oklahoma to live with
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
Tho Fair Fund.

HURON, s. D.. Dec. 22-The women's
board of South Dakota worlds fair COM
mission adjourned to-day. Huron was
chosen M the permanent headquarters of
the commission. A request was presented
to the state superintendent of public in
struction to fix Friday preceding Feb ~
as worlds fair day in tho public schools Of
the state. Special exercises aside from the
usual studies is the object of the day. the
programme being especially made up of
worlds fair information. 1t was suggested
that each pupil on that day contribute five
cents, teachers fifty cents. principals and
superintendents 81.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23

Inventory is now being taken
and at 9 a. m. Saturday morning
the doors will be thrown open
and the sale will.commence.
The stock is so well known tc
the general public that com
mentary upon its merits might be
superfluous, but few of the
specialties are especially deserv-
ing Of mention.
XMAS OFFERINGS.
Now that the festive season is
approaching 1T might be a good
idea to see what is in this great
stock before purchasing else
where.
What so nice for Santa Claus
donation as a Dressing Gown, a
Smoking Jacket, or one of those
comfortable lounging House
Goats?
What is more desirable than
one Of the Bath RABIES, cut in
price, but advanced in value.
What as tasty as the line of
Mufflers, value S. to $40, but cut
oh, my!
What as pretty as some silk
web and fancy suspenders, or
some of our fancy night robes,
initial handkerchiefs-linen and
silk-those elegant puff scarfs, or
any one Of hundred different
novelties you can see in the ele-
giant stock. '
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
The Relief Fund.

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 22.--The czar has
invested Col. Wendrioh with absolute
power to SO or ganize the railway tariff as
to effect the distribution of the corn. Tho
czarwitch has just donated $4,000 roubles
to the famine fund, while the Grand Duke
George, Alexander and Sergius have each
contributed 5000 roubles. Money for re-
lief purposes is also flowing in from other
sources.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
Opnosed to pnylng Twice.

OMAHA, Doc. 22.--rha Union Pacific this
morning obtained n temporary injunction
restraining the city Of Omaha from collect
ing taxes on the property of the road. The
petition alleges that tho property has been
already returned for assessment TO the
state auditor and the collection Of taxes by
the city would be double aHHessment.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
THE BIG FELLOWS.
sullivan and Slavin Practically Matched -
If jackson Wins?

New YoRK, Dec. 22.-Frank Slavin met
Arthur L. Lumley, representing John L..
Sullivan. at the Herald Office this afternoon
and agreed to meet again at the Same place
next Tuesday morning to sign articles for
a fight to q finish for $4,000 Il side, before
the club offering the largest purse within
fifteen weeks. Each party will put up
$500 for the fight and the Herald will be
the final stakeholder.
The stipulation was that the men should
fight within fifteen weeks after Sullivan's a
theatrical contract expires, which will bring
the fight into September. 1t was agreed
that If Jreksun should whip Slavin in the
coming fig Vt in London then Sullivan
would nal mset slavin. As far ia can be
learned NO direct authorization has been
received h. Sulliyan's representatives to
make tho ma ch, but Sullivan has said he
would meet y,avin when his engagements
permitted, and his backer, Charlie john
son, has taken him at his word,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
The Sword of Columbus.

New YORK. Dec. 22.-Mr. Ticklor, one
of the Worlds fair commissioners from
Germany, has landed in Hoboken and has
in his possession what is said to be the
sword carried by Christopher Columbus at
the time of his discovery of America. The
sword belongs to the museum of Salzburg,
Germany and has been obtained for eA-
hibition Rt the Chicago fair.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
Alderman eastman.

GREAT FALLS, Dec. 2a.--ESpecial. Am
election was held in the First ward to-day
to choose successor TO Alderman A.
Nathan. resigned. There were two candi-
dates in the field. Edward w. Kelly indo.
pendent, and John eastman, republican.
The supporters of MIR. Kelly made no or,
Ganized fight, while those of CaBhman
secured the ward for votes. The result wna
that the latter was elected by u vote OF III
to thirty-one. #
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
The Seal Matter.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-The president and
the secretary of state have had several con-
sultations recently in regard to the seal fish
cries. An agreement having been reached
with the British government as to the basis
of arbisration, all that now remains to com-
plete the convention is I'm agreement as TO
the arbitrators. This, too, has practically
been DONE and they will be officially an
nouneed III a few days. The nominations
have been made and await only tho con-
currenoe Of tho nations Interested.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
A. Delay Asked.

SALEM, Mass, Dec. 22.--Counsal for
Timothy Hopkins filed amotion for a de-
lay in the issuance of a commission to take
the deposition OF Newman and other promi-
nent witnesses in the Searles case. A delay
is asked for several days on account of the
absence of Timothy HOPKINS from the state.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
Degrees Conferred.

At the meeting of Montana Lodge No. /,
i. O. q. r., last night, the degree team
Of that lodge and OF Exoelsior lodge, oon-
ferred degrees ON ten members OF Silver
state lodge of East Helena and one mem
member or Excelsior lodge. About thirty
mombots of Silver State lodge came in from
East Helena TO witnoss the ceremony.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23

MtssouIA. Dec. Especial. 1.-The Mis-
soula and Rogers hotels wero to-day sold To
A. q. England for $4,000. This will re-
leve Messrs. Mitchell d Kennedy from
financial difficulties. A corporation com-
posed OF prominent Missoula business mon
will be formed with abundant capital to
run thom.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
Electric Light Employees Killed.

ALBANY, Ind, Dec. 22.-About noon to-
day Louis Wagner, an employe in the
power house of tho electric street railway
COMPANY, was repairing wire when his
ladder slipped, throwing him to the ground
In falling IL charged wire struck Wagner on
the wrist, killing him Instantly. The other
end struck another employe named Marcus
Ruthenberg, who was 30 badly injured that
he cannot recover.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
Ovortaken by u storm.

ROME Dec 22.-While two hundred labor
ers were returning from work upon the
Sulmon & 1sernia railroad, they were over
taken by n terrible snow storm. Many
we're sutfocnted in drifts and Others frozen
Fifteen bodies thus far have been recov-
cred. Ten are still missing.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
sanford's busy Day.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-In the senate to-
day Stanford introduced his bill of last
session, appropriating $3.50, 600 for the ex.
tension of the executive mansion in accord
aIlce with plans prepared by Mrs. Harrison.
He also introduced bills for the erection Of
public buildings at Fresno. Alameda, San
DIEGO. Oakland and Los Angeles, and al
Ogden, Utah; also his bills of last session APP
propriating $l,000,000 for the establishments
of a gun factory on the Pacific coast; and
to provide the government with means sufii-
cient to supply the national want Of q
sound circulating medium.