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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-01
ACTION OF THE HOUSE.

Out of Respect to Its Late Member, It
Adjourns to Tuesday.
As soon as the house met yesterday Rep
resentative Howey offered the following,
which was adopted unanimously:
Whereas, the sad news has been conveyed
to us, realizing our worst fears, that one Of
our members, who 80 recently left us in
apparent health, has followed his dear wife
to the spirit world; now, therefore, be it
resolved, that this house as mark of it's
esteem and respect for it's late associate,
Aaron G. Witter, representative from
Beaverhead county. and as an expression of
our profound and universal sorrow, hereby
request our speaker to appoint committee
to attend the funeral of our late associate;
that our sergeant-at-arms provide suitable
emblems of our sorrow; and, out of respect
to his memory, that the house do now
adjourn until Tuesday at 10 o'clock a. m.
Speaker Protein Humber appointed as
the committee to attend the funeral tho
following: Representatives Humber, Wing,
Harrington, Loud, Hastie, Kempland, Har-
Ian, Frank, Clark, Whaley, Carney and
Hollywood.
The following committee were named to
draft resolutions of respect; Representa-
tives Loud, Howey, HASTE, Hardenbrook
and Blakely.
No action has yet Deen taken looking to
elactine successor to Mr.. Witter from
BekssSrLoa1 soutlty. It is not even known
whether the people Of that county would
care TO go to the expense of an election for
the snort time their representative would
have to sit in the house. The law provides
that the governor. after being informed by
the speaker of the death of a member, shall
issue call for a new election, directed to
the sheriff of the county. No time is fixed
in the law for calling a special
election, that being apparently left to
the governors discretion. At the
least calculation the time for giving the
governor official notice, for ordering a new
election, arranging the preliminaries and
casting and footing up the votes, would not
be less than two weeks. This would leave
the new member only about two weeks OF
service in the house, unless there should be
necessity for special session. 1t is posi-
BILE, however, that the people of Beaverhead
might wish to be represented fully when
hequestion of locating the public build.
ings comes up. So far as any disturbance
of the balance of power in the house is con-
oerned, the death of Mr.. Witter will have
no effect. The agreement entered into
when the recent compromise was made pro-
vided that in the case of the death of q
member, the relative votes of the two par
ties were to be maintained on all political
questions; that is, that the republicans
should have one majority.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-01
HON. AARON c. WITTER.
Sketch of the Career of the Late Senator
from Beayerhead.

Sketch of the Career of the Late Senator
from Beayerheatl.
Hon. Aaron G. Witter was native of
Indiana where he was born i'll st. Joseph
county on June. ID, 1859. He was conse-
quently in the 41st year of his age at the
time of his death. His parents Jacob and
Rehena Witter, were old settlers in the
Hoosier state. When Aaron was but
child his parents moved to Iowa and en-
gagged in farming near Delhi, and later near
Leon. They remained there until 1866,
when they moved to Iowa city for the pur-
pose of educating their children. Young
Witter attended the Iowa City university
for over two years, when he was obliged to
stop his studies on account of bad health.
He went to Des Moines, where he devoted
his time to farming i'll the summer and
teaching school i'll the winter. In the spring
of 1876 he moved to Helena. and after re-
naming here II few months he went to
Bannack, where he taught the first
public school held at that place
during the winter of 1876.
During the summer of 1876 he engaged in
mining at Argenta. He was sent rs u rep
resentative of that district to the territorial
legislature of 1867. being at that time the
youngest member that had ever served in
that body. In 1877 he went to the Pony
mines in Madison county. where he engaged
i'll quartz mining one year. In 1873 he
came to Butte and became interested in
mining and was elected the first county
clerk and recorder of Silver Bow county, in
which capacity he served some twenty
months, during which time he was also
elected councilman of Silver Bow county.
He was the first man to prospect and open
the famous Clear Grit mine, now in the
hands of other parties. He was elected to
the constitutional convention by the people
of Beayerhead county, and also to the first
legislative assembly. The republican house
elected him it's speaker, position he held
again this year up to the time Of the COM
promise agreement.
Mr.. Witter was married in Gallatin
county on Sept. u, 1870, his wife being u
Mss Sarah Gantler. Two children we're
born to them. Both are living and suffer
tho great loss of both mother and father.
1t was Mrs. Writer'S illness which called
him from Helena to HIS home a few days
before the compromise was effected. He
was not very we'll at the time, having, il is
said, caught severe cold in the small
room where the republicans had been in
tho habit of holding their caucnses. II de- |
veloped into pneumonia, which sent him to |
bed as soon as he reached home. On ac-
count Ot his condition it was deemed in
advisable to tell him of tho death of his
wife. and he died in ignorance of that loss |
Though loyal republican,, Mr., Witter |
had many friends among the democrats, |
and was generally regarded as one of the |
strongest men in the house of representa-
lives. he was an active member Of the
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-01
HON. A. c. W|TTER DEAD.
The Beaverhead Member Soon Fol-
lows His Wife to the Un-
known Shore.
He Passed Away In Entire Igno-
rance of His Recent
Loss. y
Both to Ise Buried To- Day Mt Hutte--Action
of the House Sketch OF
His Life.

DILIoN, Jan. 3l.-[Special. Hon. A. G.
Witter died ut five O'Clock this morning.
lie passed away in ignorance Of the death
of his wife, the doctor having decided that
the knowledge of that sad event had better
be kept from him in his precarious condi-
ton. His body was shipped to Butte, ac-
companied by committee of citizens,
headed by ex-Gov. b. +. White. The re-
mains of the wife had preceded those Of the
husband. It was intended to bury Mrs.
Witter at Butte to-day. but the death OF
Mr.. Witter caused a change in the arrange
ments and it was decided to hold both fu-
nerals at one time. The two Witter child
rem are the recipients of much sympathy on
account of the double bereavement that has
left them orphans.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-01
BERLIN BUDGET.
Reasons for Count Waldersee's Retire. |
ment-Personal News.

Reasons 1Of count Waldersee's Retire.
ment-Personal News.
Copyright 1891, New York Associated Press.
BERLIN, Jan. 31.-The causes of Walder-
sees retirement as chief of the general
staff are reported differences with the en-
peror and chancellor on army questions.
His adhesion to the set of Ex-Court Chap
lain Wecker has irritated the emperor
greatly also. Minister Maybach has ten
dered his resignation. The emperor's rest
less nature, spells of irrtability and
uncertain moods are due to phys
ical causes, which make him a
difficult master to serve. The court physi-
clans have strongly advised him to cease
the use of tobacco. The emperor persists
in smoking lot of cigars daily.
Drs. Hand, Guttman and Erich informed
the medical society that an examination of
the blood of twenty eight different patients
causes the formation of tubercle bacilli in
the blood, no bacilli being discovered in
any case
The semi-ofiicial press makes bitter criti-
cisms and suggestions regarding the visit of
the Austrian archduke, Franz Ferdinand,
to the czar. Bismarck's organ asserts that
the Austrian government aims at an ap-
proachment with Russia to the prejudice of
Germany. Newspapers generally accuse
Bismarck of trying to create mistrust of
the triple alliance in order to produce
an International crisis, whereupon
he would again lift himself to
the position of dictator. Count Herbert
Bismarck is IN Rome, visiting Crispi. 1t is
surmised that he is acting as agent for his
father in his projects to maintain personal
relations with leading statesmen concerned
in the triple alliance. The publication in
extenso of an address by the rector of the
ing of a worlds exposition in Berlin in 1896
has created a belief that the emperor fayors
the project.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-01
BEFORE HE GOT THERE.
A Californian Starts for Monte Carlo but
In Robbed.

New YORK, Jan. 31.-Alexander Vonein.
pro minent and wealthy merchant of Napa
City, California, landed at Brooklyn to-day,
as an emigrant from the steamship Burgun-
dia. Vonein several months ago sailed from
New York with several thousand dollars
and letters to prominent European mer-
chants. He went to Italy and visited
Genoa, intending to go to Monte Carlo.
One night he was waylaid in the streets
and robbed of all his money. jewelry and
letters. The assault SO enfeebled him that
he had to obtain charitable medical attend
ance. He walked to Nice, where he was
placed in Jail as n vagrant On his release
he went to Marseilles, from whence he was
assisted home by the American consul.
Collector Erhardt will zee that Vonein is
sent to California at once.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-01

LINcoLN, Neb.. Jan. 3l.-The preliminary
examination Of Mrs. Mary Sheedy, Monday
MaoFarland and Harry Walstron, charged
with the murder of John Sheedy. resulted
to-day in Walstrom's discharge and the
holding of the others for trial on the charge
OF murder in the first degree. Mrs. Sheedy
asserted that Rev. Father Walsh, one of
the strongest witnesses against her, made
improper proposals which she refused to en-
terrain, and thnt his testimony was the re-
suit. bishop Bonacum has deposed Father
Walsh from the priesthood.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-01
Ivanhoe "a Great Success.

new opera. Ivanhoe, was produced tonight
at Carte's new opera house. The Prince
and Princess of Wales and the Duke and
Duchess of Edinburgh were present. II
was superb performance and artistic,
never equalled on any London stage except
the aLvceum. The libretto, which was
novel very closely. Nothing Sir Arthur
Sullivan has written before approaches
,anhoe in virility, imaginative power and
breath of individuality and style. The
piece il All undoubted success.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-01

Odd Fellows, an honored officer of the A.
.. y. w., and, with his wife, was highly
esteemed member Of the Butte Good Tenn
plars. He was, u few years ago, the exalted
president of the powerful Butte Miners
union and worked hard for the welfare of
that organization Mt all times
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-01
FUNERAL OF MIR. WINDOW.

Wiii Take Place Monday Afternoon at
Washington.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3l.--The house Of the
late Secretary Window was closed TO visit.
ors to-day. A few intimate friends were
admitted, however, and permitted to gaze
on the face of the dead financier. Aot,nR
Secretary Nattleton issued the following
order this afternoon: To all officers Of the
treasury departments; "Notice IL hereby
given that tho funeral Of Hon. William
Window, late secretary Of the treasury.
will take place the afternoon Of Monday,
Feb. 2, 1891, in the city Of Washington. AZ
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-01
Ovation to I'arnell.

DUBLIN, Jan. 3l.--Parnell received per-
fect ovation at every stop the train made
on the route TO Ennis. where no is to speak
tomorrow. At each place he delive:ed
brief speeches to the crowds, expressing
belief that the present split in the Irish
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-01
vii, Appcn, tho Case.

OMAHA, Jan. 81 Special. THE Rock
Island gives notice of their intention to ap-
peal the Union Pacific bridge case, decided
yesterday in the United States district
court, to the supreme court.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-01
Yard Hand Killed.

LIVINGSTON, Jan. 31.-[Special. Pat Do
Ian, who has been employed in the yards at
this place, was instantly killed while coup
ling car of lumber on to sleeper this
evening. Dolan was about thirty years of
age and unmarried.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-01

N. B.-Flnest watch repairing
in the Northwest. Jewelry made
to order and repaired, Diamond
setting and engraving, original
and artistic. A MAI ORDER DE
rARrMENT. Write for a ring
gauge to order juf the fit with.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1891-04-08

The controversy between the Mon- tana Union-Railway Company and the Anaconda Copper Mining Company
 bids fair to be long one. Growing out of an advance in rates by the rail- road company&hich the mineral com pany considers exorbitant, the latter has shut down It's mines and will soon suspend opera tions at it's works, thus throwing out of employment s,ooo men, upon whom it is estimated 10000 or ra,ooo people living in the quarter of Butte and Anaconda are dependent for support. Moreover, it is sad the Balti- more Copper Works. which receive their supply Of ore from the Anaconda mines. will soon be compelled to shut down, throwing 500 men out of em- ployment.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1891-04-08
Arizona.

The territory of Arizona averages pretty well. No one section has all tha, makes it desirable to the exclusion oi other sections, but all parts have ad- vantages and resources that are destined to attract and sustain population. What the s. P. read is doing for south ern Arizona, the Atlantic x Pacific is now doing for northern Arizona. That section of our country is rich in min eral resources, has considerable val uable agricultural lands, fine cattle
 ranges, and in its mountains an abund- snce of excellent timber. It is no diff cult matter to predict for that section the same progress and prosperity which pervades other sections of the territory.
 And in the genetal prosperity of North ern Arizona, it is needless to say the Southwest will be materially benefited.
 What we all badly need, however. is railroad communications with the dif-- ferent sections, producing a community
 interest and trade to all. Sectional strife would then cease, and the whole territory move on to a realization of the great future which we believe lies before usr Nothing is to be gained by one section decrying another. The energy spent in that way could be better em- ployed in developing its resources and in efforts to induce capital to come to our assistance in opening up our mines, covering our cattle ranges with stock and utilizing the vast pine ranges that adorn our mountain ranges. We desire to see Arizona prosper as whole dur ing our territorial period ard finally, when the portals of the Union are
 thrown open to us, emerge into State
 hood an empire in extent of territory as well as Tn resources.-Citizen.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1891-04-08
A:iCabie Car incident.

When l entered the clr one day two Chinese women and two Chinese chl- dren sat in gravs and peaceful row on one s;2e. Three Frenchwomen go. n, and one of lhem found a seat next to the children. Soon more people bosrded the car, and all the seats were taken. The Ffenchwoman then began to crowd the little Chinese, intimating very plainly that white people ought not 10 stand while they hai seais. But the Chinese mother objected to this.
 "He pay fl cents, he keep seat"
 The Frenchsoman only returned 10 this sound argument the logic Of super for muscle, asd continued 10 push the child next to her. Then the China woman grew angry.
 al no lkee you, you to muchee fooloo {" This vas all that she could say. but made 1t express a grea' cor dlaIity of disspproval.
 But words were no, enough; she took the child a way and placed her own broad back next ,o the Frenohwoman. and began aggressive reprisAl Of space. The the French woman's companions acro;s the aisle E,ew excited, and We only restrained from tegirning a free f sht by the advice Of hyS;anders. Sc yez uanquille. Julia Y one French g'rl exbor,ed her more excitable friend, and the two backs subsIded into an armed land elooweo) neutrality, esch having done what 1t could to secare scientific frontier.
 But while these two foreigners wrar- gled over the possession of the stat the Americans in the car stood up watching the disturbance with tolerant smile. Truly it was characteristic instance, and brings 10 mind the Chinaman's dic- tum: "I no like Flenchman; no like Ger man; no like Ilishman. Mslican man ve'y good,-nos many Mehcans in Mel- ica "-Charles s. Greene in March Overland.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1891-04-08
Charles Cramp. head of the great

Charles Cramp. head of the great shipbuildlng firm, says New York IS in no danger from the Italian iron clais. "They will never come over here, he said confidently. In the htst place they cannot carry coal enough to make such a voyage safe, and they coud find no place to recoal.
 "They are not familiar with our coast and would te m constant danger oi grounding the moment they came at all near the coast. They carry veay heavy guns, but except for firing on city these guns are not effective much over mile and any new cruiser recently con- structed could be very effective bY cir cling about the monsters and Pepperint them with long range rhe-csnnon after drawing into shallow water.
 sIf,a shot from one of the iron-clsds struck one of our cruisers 1t would o' course do considerable damage, but, ex- cept by chance, it is doubtful if al such a distance any gunner in the Italian navy could bit such small object as vessel going at the rate of fifteen to twenty knots an hour. Shallow vate' and the great draught of iron ships wold make practically impossible the successful bombardment of New York.
 "The Vesuvius is the only dynamite cruiser in the world. and if she would drop one her deadly shells aboard ap Italian iron-clad all danger from the latter would be over."
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1891-04-08
Freezes s.lu.

It is more than likely tha, Mir. Freezes sugar beet exemption bill wili be productive of great results for Arizona as yesterdays mall brought the Gazette a letter from a Kansas sugar manuiact- urer, asking all about the law and solle- i,ing ascopy of the same. The writer exl ressei great interest in the sugar beet production and thought of visiting Phe- nix at an early day. Billy Freeze will awaken some fine morning to ltaTn Lat he has become famous through his con nec,,on with this exemption law Gazette.
 John Curtin, who is in here from the Turkey Greek section, brings general good mining news, and also notes many new prospect holes over the country. He is preparing to ship ore.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1891-04-08
AL SORTS oT ITEMS.

Within sixty-two years Mexico has had fifty-four presidents, one regency and one empire. India takes the palm for free post age. Postal clrds cost one half a cent each, anda letter goes for one cent. Australia has begun to send eggs tS England. The must be at least sis weeks old before they can be put on ,hs market.
 In London one woman m every twenty is pauper, one in every 'hir- teen is ,lIiterate and one in every sixty ! a gin thinker There are twenty-sx monarchies anc twenty-fve republics Tn the civillze'
 world to-day Sixteen republics are Il South America.
 A pre.his,oric smel,ing furnace ha
 been disc overed in New Mexico. Nea
 by a bar of pure silver was found Tn furnace had been filled w,th ore sn never fired
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1891-04-08
m. a,s,. .. . Masce,s.

The gambler takes but little stock in 'tbe doctrines of chance as evolved by matematicans. He has iu his own daily experierce the best evidence that he must largely oepend on duck and this luck is so stange thing that 1t oai- fles every attempt al rational explana- ,ion that it is little wonder that he be- comes supers,itious about the mystery. It being human nature to seek cause for the phenomena, he finds It m any thing he may notice to coincide win the streak of tuck. A man sitting be- hind him, his hat on his head, ring on his finger or one thousand oshsr little things is his "hoodoo.' If he hspens to drop key, or more likely some odd article in his pocket on the table with a handful of silver and begins 10 win the article is his "masco,t." and ten times it's weight in gold would no, buyls
 A we'll known local gambler, who spells hls name with wv" bas found an old @m.sco,." which he highly prizes. He had been losing at everything he played for two or three week. Ia the midst If hts hard luck some distant friend Of better days sent him bible l richly bound with line in familiar
 hand writing on the fly leaf When he opened the package he silently recol- lecied old times and cracked joke about it tor the old friend with him | He laid 1t on the table in his room and
 liked its presence tor the hnmor oF 1t A week ago he went home late at night
 after losing $500 at some game or other
 and, taking a "nigh,cap' and lighting
 cigar, he picked up his bible just to pas
 away a few sleepless minutes. H'
 lazily opened il at randomed and beg'i
 reading al Samuel. On the mex
 night he won. He makes no secIcI
 about telling It and condde nt ally ad
 vises his sporting friends to try n.-Sa'
 Francisco Chronicle.