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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-09

Mr.. Duncan Mcleod has beer appointed
state agent Of the old reliable Manhattan
Life Insurance company. of New York.
The company is one Of the Oldest in the
country, having been organized in 1850.
The last statement shows the assets to be
81, 723.40o and the surplus over 4 million.
More than five Thousand policies were is.
sued during 1880. The Manhattan's new
''surviyorship dividend policy" is n step
forward in insurance business aud has
proved very popular. Mr.. JOHN Sanders.
one Of the best posted insurance men in the
country, and the general agent OF the Man
haitian on the Pacific coast ia expected in
Helena very shortly. Mr.. Sanders has occu-
pied his present position with The Manhat-
tan since 1864, and his coming visit to Mon
tana cannot but help advance the interests
of his company. Tn Office of the Manha al
tau in Helena 10 in the Atlas block.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-09
Notice.

The attention of all dealers in wood ia
called to city ordinance No. Sc, requiring
every dealer in wood to furnish every pur-
chaser of wood a certificate from the in
spector showing the mount of wood deiiv-
cred.
The inspector will be at his Office, No. 3a3
Main street, during the hours be-
tween b and ii a, II. and 2 and 4 D. H..
l.. ID. BEAHY,
Inspector of Weights and Measures.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-09

Notice is hereby given that on Saturday,
Jan. 10th, 1891, | will sell, at Aliens stable,
on Breckenridge street, Helena. to the high
est and best bidder for cash, the following
described property, o in the city pound:
One red COW, with broken horns.
4. J.. CHoNN, Marshal,
Ian. 9th. 1891.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-09
HELENA. MONT. JAN. 1891.

~ Mountainous abroad will always find The
DAILY INDEPENDENT on flo At their favorits
hotels: Fifth Avenue and Metropolitan. New
York: Grand Pacific. Chicago; West, Minneapo-
lie. Baldwin and Palace. San Francisco; ST.
Nicholas and McDsrmott, Butte; Leland. Hotel,
Springfield. Ill.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-09
Greatness on Two Continents,

Minneapolis Journal: The young man
who runs Germany would have made a good
Russell Harrison. He recently said to '.his
people," Your duty is to 'me' in this
world; to God in the next"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-09

Go TO Hotel Helena on Friday, Saturday, Mon
day, tuesday and Wednesday. Jan. 8. 10, II, IL
and II. and see wi at Is nav in fur fashions. The
Wolf & Periolat Fur company, of Chicago, show
their goods on Tie above dates.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-09

Jan. 9Th, 1891.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-09
The Manhattsn's Montana Agent.

Sale of necessity this month at the New Eng
land Shoe store,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-09

Attention Daughters of Rebekah.
There will be a special meeting of Naomi
lodge No. /, ID. Of r., this Thursday even
ing at seven O'Clock.
U. c. KIRKwoLD, Sec'y.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-09
Marshal's Sale,

A fried oyster with every drink or cigar
at The Fashion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-31
SEVEN DIED OF CONSUMPTION.
This tho Leading Cause of Mortality in
Richmond Last Week.


The following shows the actual mortal
ity of the city LOT the week ending March
26th:
Cause of Dedh: Anasarca. colored ;
apoplexy, white; asthenia, 2 colored
bronchitis-acute, white; cancer, col
ored; catarrh-chronlc-ln color
ed: cerobro spinal meningitis. colored /;
congestion of brain, white; compression
of brain. colored; consumption, white
and 8 colored; diarrhma-chronic, white (;
dropsy, / colored; drownlng-accidental
l colored; erysipelas, colored; fever-,ty--
pboid. l white; fever-typho- malarial,
white; gangrene of lung, colored; heart
disease, 8 colored; influenza, l colored;
leucocy-thmmia. white; measles, color
ed old age. white and / colored; pa
ralysis. colored; pneumonia, white and
4 colored; acknowledgement, colored;
premature birth. / colored; rheumatism
chronic, l colored; softening Of brain, /
colered; syphilis. colored; unknown.
white.
stiIi-birtbs. Alt white and 80 colored.
Temperature: Mean temperature for
week ending March 2s, 1891, 4O'57; for
week ending March 20, 1890. 62'2s.
Rainfall: For week ending March %.
1891. i.74 inches: for week ending March
2s. 1890, O.92 inches.
Rate: Rate OF mortality OF whole popu-
lation. 2S.75 per 1000 per annum; white
population, 1881 per 1000 per annum;
colored population. 41.05 per 1000 per an
ser and Color: Males, 10 white and IS
colored females, white and Is colored.
Ace: One day TO thirty, white and
colored; six months to twelve, ] white I;
one year to three, 2 colored; ten years to
twenty, colored; twenty years to thirty,
white and 8 colored thirty years TO forty.
white and colored; forty years to fifty,
2 white and colored; fifty years to sixty, 8
white and 2colored; sixty years toseventy,
/ white and colored seventy years to
eighty, white and 2 colored; eighty years
10 ninety, white; ninety years to one
hundred. white; unknown, l white.
Con,parofipe Weekly Aortatlfy: For week
ending March 20, 1891, II white and 80
eoIored for week ending March ~. 1880.
"a white and Is colored.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-31
AREeATrA DECIDED UPON.
A Fine Meeting OF the Virginia Amateur
Oarsmen's Association Yesterday.

The Virginia Association OF Amateur
Oarsmen had been resting on their oars LOT
some time and threatened 10 drift out OF
existence. -
Yesterday afternoon, however. they made
big. squirt toward the goal OF permanent.
prosperity. aud there seems no doubt That
from now on they will pull for. it With o
steady stroke that cannot fail OF success.
An adjourned meeting OF the association
was held at the Young Mems Christian,
Association at o'clock, and was called
White. of the kappahaDnockC Club, OF Fred
erlcksburg.
THE CHALLENGE CUP.
After the reading of the minutes of the
last meeting by the Secretary, Mr. j. H.
Hill. ofthe Virginia Club, and the transac-
ton Of some routine business, Mr.: White
offered resolution that Mr.. S. B. French,
the donater Of the challenge cup, be CON-
inundated with and requested to give DIS
consent to the cups being gwen 70 the
State of Virginia in the event that the as,
ISOLATION should disband. He explained
that he had no idea that such would be the
fate of the organization. but as he haa
been instrumental IN getting Mr.. French
to offer the cup and as il was understood
that il should be perpetual challenge
token, he thought the contingency should
be provided for. The resolution was agreed
to. 81
On motion the Richmond College Clue
and the Harry Lee Club, of Washington
and Lee University. were admitted TO men-
bership in the association.
MIR. White declined reelection to the
presidency and Mr.. Carter Il. Bishop, OF
the Appomattox Club of Petersburg, was
elected his successor. Mr.. j. l.. Hill was
reelected secretary and Mr.. Gray watson
treasurer.
CLUIs REPRESENTED.
The clubs represented Mt the meeting
were the University Club, OF Pc
tersburg, by Mr.. Allan Potts; the Rlyes
Club, of the University of Virginia. by MI.
J. X. A. Hobson; the Virginia, OF Rich,
mond. by Il. b. Pegram; the Richmond
College Club, by Mr.. ID. b. Rucker; the
Harry Lee Club of Washington and Lee
University, by Mr.. J. l.. Hill (proxy), and
the Rappahannock Club, of Frederlcks-
burg. by Mr.. w. S. White.
1t was unanimously decided to have re-
gatta on the 4th of July next at Richmond,
the course TO be selected by the Virginia
Club. and the outlook is that there will be
four If not more crews in the race.
SPIRIT OF THg MEETING.
The spirit Of the meeting indicated
more thorough cooperation among the
clubs than ever before and q determine
ton TO make the regatta the success or Its
history.
Before adjournment vote OF thanks was
rendered the Young Mems Cristian Associa-
ton for the use of their parlors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-31
DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION.
A Chapter of the Organization Soon to BE
Formed I'm Richmond.

There will soon be organized in Rich
mond chapter of the " Daughters of the
American Revolution"
Mrs. William Writ Henry is the honorary
vice-president of this society for the State
of Virginia. and Mrs. Charles II. Read, Jr.,
is the active regent in charge of the Rich
mond Chapter.
These ladies are very anxious to form the
chapter at once. Mrs. Read will be glad
to furnish blank applications to all who
desire to join. Any one is eligible to men,
bership who is descended from an ancestor
who with unfailing loyalty rendered mate
rial aid to the cause of independence as O
recognized patriot, as a soldier or sailor, or
as civil officer in one of the several Colo
MES or States, or from the mother of such
patriot, provided that the applicant shall
be acceptable to the society.
The objects of the society are to perpetu-
ate the memory and spirit of the women
and men of the Revolutionary period to
collect and preserve historical and bio
graphical records, documents. and relics.
and to obtain portraits of eminent Ameri-
can women.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-31

that the opinion Is shared by the attend
ing' physicians that the attack which cur
minated in the death of SIR. O'Mohundro
was superinduced by the too. free use OF
patent headache medicincs-he. being 2
great sufferer from frequent and violent
headaches, and having to resort to some
means Of relief. He leaves wife and one
chiid-a little girl three years old
Mr.. O'Mohundro was for many years an
employee Of the Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
way, but for tho past few months had been
connected with the Richmond postofice
department. He heda wide circle OF frienos
and acquaintance and possessed many ex,
cellent traits OF character, and his sac
death causes profound sorrow:
The funeral services will be held ut Trim
ity church at IL o'clock this morning. ana
Rev. p. A. Peterson who attended the de-
ceased in his illness. will officiate. Inc
burial will be ut lakewood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-31
SCOTTISH RITE ELECTION.
Rev. Mr.. Carmichael Reelected Com
'mander Of st. Omar Council.

st. Omar Council of Kadosh, No. /, An
Gent. and Accepted Rite of Freemasonry,
met yesterday afternoon at o'clock at ST.
Adams Hall and elected the following Of
ficers for the ensuing twelve months
Hartley Carmichael commander; w. O..
English, first lieutenant-commander w.
w. Barrow, second-lieutenant commander;
j. V. Bidgood. chancellor; Charles j.
Anderson, orator; A. Il. Gum, almoner !;
John X. Charleton. recorder; II. f. W..
Southern, treasurer; Charles A. Nesbitt,
marshal of ceremonies: J. +. Lewenburg.
turcopilier; John 4. Parham, draper; s.
W. Budd, first deacon: E. q. Walthall,
second deacon; +. Louis Ide. beau
seant bearer; Charles w. Macfarlane,
bearer of the white standard; J. Taylor
Ellyson, bearer of the black standard /;
William Krause, lieutenant of the guard !;
d. ID. Collins, sentinel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-31
WAS NOT SICK LONG.
Mr.. George O'siohundro Dies After an III
ness Of Only Four Days.

Mr.. George O'Mohundro, on estimable
vonng man of Church Hill, died at his
yyesidence, 6ls north Twenty-seventh street,
at o'clock yesterday morning after an Ill
ness OF only four days.
The deceased had been complaining for
soma time. but few days ago he was
stricken speechless and shortly his entire
left side became paralyzed, But the
paralysis was Of strikngiy peculiar
~sra distorted at first. and what eventually
,roved To be q form of paralysis was ac-
conoanied by severe pains. Finally. how
aver these symptoms disappeared and the
usual effects Of entire helplessness fol-
III 3 thought BY the family, and the DIs-
rATo1 & inlonsd By . member thsEeof.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-31
AccoMAc COUNTY POLITICS.
A Lively Contest for the Oflces Of Attor-
new Trrnsurer and sheriff.

A Lively Contest for the Onlces Of Attor-
ney. Treasurer, aud sheriff.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
OSAscocx, March 29.-The contest for
county officers to be elected in May is
growing Yed-hot in Accomac. For time
the contest for the position OF Common
wealth's attorney, between James II:
Fletcher, Jr.. the present incumbent, and
Thomas W. Russell, ESD, seemed to be the
only one likely to arouse public interest
and excitement. but the defamation OF MIR.
John j. blackstone TO be q candidate for
county treasurer has brought out host
of candidates for that responsible
and lucrative position. -Four or
five persons have declared their intention
Of running for this Office and several
others are said to be considering the
propriety OF entering the field.
sHERIyFALrY.
1t was thought that Sheriff John H. Wise
would have no opposition for reelection.
but IT Is now currently reported that there
will be ct least two others to contend with
him for this Office.
There Is also large crop Of candidates
for commissioners OF revenue IN both dis
tricts OF ttsss county and no end OF candi-
dates Tor justices OF the peace. constnoies,
etc. The contest for the. treasurership.
however, seems to overshadow all the
others.
The DenDscrats have determined 20 hold
: primary election on the last Saturday Ia
An9u % nominate candidates for AL the
oMe0 p 81 1ned q tie Aay slection.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-31
st. Louis Episcopalisns worshippinE4n .
Jewish Synngogue.

A private letter to gentleman in Rich
mopd from member of st. Georges
church in st. Louis. which was destroyed
by fire few weeks ago, says:
The Jews have very kindly rendered us
it after next Sunday. This Is very kind
and unprecedented as far as know. they
only requesting that We shall dispense with
the cross, which will be done. and it will be
our endeavor not to trespass on their kind
ness"
The gentleman to whom the letter is adj
dressed says that at ST. Georges church
the ritual is after the English service and
ehane Rs By vh the
cross-bearer IL front.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-31

Nearly Three Million Pounds Of Sugar.
Up 20 yesterday there had been received
in this city in bond about 5000 barrels OF
sugar. Each Of these contained about $50
pounds, making an aggregate OF 2,SO0, 200
have been something like SO 90.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-31
SEEDS.
r-o-o<NN-~NyN-~~~.o-~
n LANDRETH & SONS
IL. GARDEN SEEDS.
OF
WEST VIRGINIA.


Although the reputation OF these seeds Is 80
well established, yet having accepted the right
OF their exclusive sale In Richmond and vicinity
We deem Il proper TO make the following state
ment Of our experience In handling them sor the
past fifteen years, In which We have sold over q
thousand pounds of a single variety Of their Cab
bage Seed, perhaps az many OF theiz Tomato
Seed and each season thousands OF pounds Of
their Turnlp, and other varieties In proportion.
Scarcely complaint has reached US, and We
have tho almost universal testimony Of our Gus
toners TO their purity Of strain and excellenceof
quality. 800
Msssrs. Il. p. Rsssc q Co., Richmond, Yd.:
Gentismen,-I desire TO make the following
statement: Being anxious 70 satisfy myself In
reference to the quality Of the various extra ear.
" peas advertised ON tho market procured
some Of each OF the leading varieties, giving
them all the same sell and cultivation. found
LANDRETHS greatly superior to any OF them In
earifncas, quality, and yield
Yours very Respectfully ..
We cordially invite all in wan: Of FIRST.
CLASS SEEDS 70 Give rs call BY nau Al
smhli sseds free II postage On peas, beans, 6cs
cents for possAGe Win - charged special rates
70 dealers ana large buyers Direct q
4 es-Tu&esamHan 6oa en- Nsxshall sf5eaA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-31

whether on pleasure bent or business.
should take on every trips bottle OF syrup
fectusIiy on the kidneys. liver, and bowels,
preventing fevers, headaches, and other
forms Of sickness. For sale IN toCL and "a
bottles b. IL leading dsugsisfs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-31
BOTH USED TIE AXE.
OIIIER CAGra.

Melissa Burklcy (colored) was charged
with trespassing on the premises of l..
Lewis, and Lewis was charged with as
saulting and beating Melissa Lewis was
fined SIS and costs and the woman was dis
charged.
James Turner and Susan Coleman (both
colored) were fined SIS each for being
drunk Sunday.
Eliza Cooper and James f. Frederick
(coloredD were fined $40 each for CON-
hitting q misdemeanor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-31
A NOBLE ACT.
WE'RE THE LIFE-sAvERs NEGLIGENT

Lieutenant Walker will go down to bot
tom facts and find out why it was seven
mortals were allowed to drown within
sight Of two life-saying stations, and not q
boat from either go TO the rescue. 1t is
evident to every intelligent mind that
water from 10 o'clock until 3 IN futile at
tempts to fire the life line to the
stranded vessel, and that there never was
line fred across tho vessel, but the lines
were gotten 10 the doomed ship by means
OF the appliances sent from her own decks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-31


deed,&c /
tn idcomp Of tho
no ogani non the Of
according the { espea
(sEI. ION the ida o
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-31
SENT ON FOR HOUSEKEEPING.
Negroes Charged with Using an Axe
other PoIicc-Court Notes.

Negroes Charged with Using an Axe
other PoIicc-Court Notes.
James T.. Frederick (colored) was before
the Police Court yesterday charged with
breaking and entering in the night-tim
the house of II. A. Lincoln and stealing
one lot of wearing apparel, one pistol, and
one hair-brush.
Mr.. Lincoln testified that his house was
entered and robbed on the night of March
12,h, and that an overcoat. a suit of clothes,
and pair of shoes were stolen from him.
Policeman Kelley stated that he arrested
the accused and found the articles belong
ing TO MIR. Lincoln. which were subse-
quently identified.
Frederick was sent on TO the grand
jury.
BOTH USED TIE AXE.
George James (colored) was charged
with assaultlng and striking Isaac Perkins
with al axe.
Perkins testified that he had told James
not to come to his house. but Sunday the
prisoner came to his place and attempted
Co enter. He (Perkins) struck at him with
an axe, whereupon scuffie ensued, during
which he was struck on the head. The
case was dismissed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-31
THE CAPTAINS STORY.

Captain Jorgensen said he believed the
life-boat could have been sent OF to him.
Il was afraid 10 send my wife off in the
breeches-buoy at first, so concluded to
try some Of the men in it, and finding that
they went on safely carried her up on the
mast to put her in the buoy (Mrs. Jorgen-
sen was dressed in suit of the Captains
clothes), but l failed to get her IN the
buoy. Once l found sailor had crept
into it and thought would not make him
get out but would send her when it came
back, and when / again tried to get her
into il the ropes were twisted so that
couldn't The second man | sent ashore
was instructed to signal me if a boat could
come out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-31
NO BOAT CAME.

He didn't give me the signal agreed
upon, but saw flag raised on which was
the letter wv" | took that to mean
whit" so l waited and no boat came. |
concluded TO leave the vessel with my
wife and child. lashed the little fellow
to my breast and put a life-buoy around
US. When / struck tho water sank. My
wife lost sight of me and that is why she
did not leave the vessel. Captain Jorgen-
sen will report the case to his consul, and
Colonel Lamb is not the man to let any
UNDECIDED.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-31

Crowds Of people went to Virginia Beac
yesterday TO see the surf and the wreck o
the Norwegian bark Dictator. -Four NOR
bodies have come ashore. The most
the wreck has come ashore and the carg
OF lumber strews the beach for miles. In
masts and spars show considerable rotten
ness, and the ship was evidently. IN la
condition TO go to pieces so quickly. In
bodies of the men "a soon as recoyere
are buried near the beach.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-31

Three wrecks within q week on this por-
ton of the Carolina and Virginia coast IL
an unusual record and shows the severity
OF the weather this season on the coast
stations, arrived at the wreck of the Die
tator yesterday from North Carolina.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-31
THE BARK DICTATOR.

The body of Mrs. Jorgensen. wife of the
Captain of the Dictator. will be brought
TO the city and buried from Grauby-Street
Methodist Episcopal church tomorrow
afternoon. All the other bodies have been
found except two, one of which is that Of
the Captains little child. Mrs. Jorgen-
sens funeral will be conducted by Rev. j..
b. Marritt. seaman's chaplin. assisted by
Rev. w. L.. Evans. the pastor. There will
be especial music for the occasion by the
choir of that church and the attendance
will be very large no doubt. The sur
wing seamen are quartered at Furlong's
boarding-house, Plume street. Collins
have been sent down to the beach for the
remains, and arrangementsfo for the funerals
are now In progress.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-31

; imDA with the East-End church. He
preached on Sunday night for his own
people. and afterwards went over TO the
Ieigh- Street church and baptized sixteen.
Dr. Frost baptized eight Sunday night
and DIR. Goodwin baptized one, =,
There were two additions TO the Fourth
Street Baptist church Sunday night, one
by letter and one upon profession OF Ialth:
'Tbe meetings at West-View Baptist
cburch increase in interest daily. There
We're three services Sunday. and the house
wos hacked at night. There have been
thirty -four professions and twenty-four re-
ceiyea for baptism. The meetings con-
Services are being held every night this
weak M the Church of the Covenant. Rev.
DR.. Kerr preached last night and the Rev;
nraacb Tonight. The services are being
Well attended and great good is being
done. Co.
dev morning Rev. George II. Ray repeated
ma sermon on THE influence OF the
Teachines and Work of John Wesley"
The sermon az night was on the resurrec-
from OF Christ from the text, lie IS not
here, but risen" SIX persons were TO-
ceived into the church.
Rev. &. Taylor Martin continues during
,his week the services COMMENCED at The
Third Presbyterian church on "Wednesday
last' Preaching every night az O'clock
The series OF Bible readings given by
Rev. Charles Ryder. secretary Of the Chris:
tan Alliance, New York; al tno r9 sor w. o.
mauis Work. corner Foarth ana Franklin
streets. increase in interest. YESTERDAY ms
audience was held in rapt attention ~ nc
nuua1sded i the truth Of the indwsllins
chfYst, the power Of q consecrated !. ana !,
cleansed Christian he; Inc Ia 1a ;y,oa Heal.
o'clock this morning wiii DC D'sine 1e'''
ingn a.. .h,.h srndev
sermon on sfhe Collateral and Circnm.
stantial Evidence Of Cnrists mesu h wSsna
His BODY Law" An Easter offering was
made IN behalf Of the Woman's MISSIONARY on Z
Society. Revival meetings w,u % nsao ~
this church al the weak