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The Helena independent., 1891-12-22
A QUESTION OF PATERNITY.
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Wisconsin. ..
EVANSVILLE, Wis, Dec. a1-A remarkable
case. said to be without parallel in the
courts of the world. has been decided BY
Judge Bennett in the circuit court The
property of child. worth $500 was in
volved, and the question raised was that of
paternity. Lslia Hnrd Ingle was divorced
from Andrew Ingle, of Fulton. this county,
Nov Is. 1899. She married Alexander
Shuman Feb. 10. 1890, and July 8, $50, a
daughter Sarah. was born. BY the death
of Sarah's grandfather, Silas Hura, and the
subsequent death of her mother, the child
became heir to 100000. Shuman insisted
that she was his child and took charge Of
the property. Not for q year after
did Ingle have an idea that the girl
was his daughter. He was led to be-
leve that she was born nearly year
after the second marriage, instead of five
months. When Sarah's Youngest sister
the coffin plate showed that Sarah, being
just year older, WAS four months older
than WAS supposed. She would thus be
daughter of Ingle under the law covering
the paternity of children born soon after a
divorce. But under another law, that
which declares all children born in lawful
wedlock to be of that union, she would be
daughter of Shuman. After hearing the
evidence, Judge Bennett took the case in
his own hands and ruled for tho plaintiff.
He held Ingle to be the father of the child,
thus putting the care of her property into
the hands of her guardian, John Huvd.
The remarkable resemblance of Sarah to
Mr.. lnple is spoken of as a strong factor in
the case
The Helena independent., 1891-12-22
TOLD a NEWSPAPER MAN.
Admissions Made by DR. Graves Brought
Out In Court

Out In Court.
DENVER, Dec. 21,-Charles Lincoln, Prov
idenco correspondence of the Boston Her
aid, WAS chilled to the stand in thu GfAve's
case. He held an interview with DR.. dravts
the night the latter arriv4d from Denver,
April ~ last. This doctor told witness that
he had been appointed to look after Mrs.
Barnaby's property, after being solicited
for the sake Of her daughter he had kept
quiet. but he did not think he could remain
quiet any longer. Mrs. Barnaby, he said,
had many lovers He spoke Of he alleged
intimacy with Bennett, the guide. The
latter drank very much and Mrs. Bennett
band 1t was al bosh, DIR. Graves said, the
talk that he had drawn up a will for her,
but he admitted that he was a beneficiary
under her will. The autopsy held on her
pol, boiv IN Denver, he said, showed
tnat mi.no., she had died Of poison.
the doctor early on the following morning.
Stickney. OF the Boston Globe. was with
him on this OCCASION. They entered tho
doctors house at 7:25 a. m. The doctor
said when he first met Mrs. Barn by she
was not in good physical condition. He
gave her much attention, for which he &c.
cured extra compensation. He and Mrs.
Graves were guests Of Mrs. Barnaby tho
previous GUNNER at Blue Mountain Lake,
at Ms. Barnaby's expence. After he
arrived he found Mrs. Barnaby and Mr..
Bennett in their house. There were indlca-
tions that they had not been doing what
was right. Lincoln said in that interview
Graves told him Mrs. Barnaby had died of
a shock, md there was no doubt that she
WAS murdered. Graves knew Mrs. Barnaby
had made a will and that it was in his
favor.
Detective Handscomb Of the Boston
Pinkerton agency, swore that Graves ad-
mitted to him that he had sent to Mrs.
Barnaby bottle of whisky. He told this
until both had given him their word of
honor that they would not use what he had
told them as evidence in conrt. Con-
rad corrobor ated Handscomb's testimony,
The Helena independent., 1891-12-22

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 we'll known to
the general public that com
mentary upon it's merits might be
superfuous, but few of the
specialties are especially deserv-
ing Of mention.
XMAS OFFERINGS.
Now that the festive season is
approaching it might be good
idea to see what is in this great
stock before purchasing else
where.
What so nice for a 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-
Sranf stnrk .A. -
The Helena independent., 1891-12-22
Sold Diseased Horse Meat.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2l.-The department
Of agriculture announces that inspectors on
Long Island have unearthed an abbatoir at
Newton creek, devoted entirely to the
slaughter of broken down. crippled horses
Many of these horses are diseased and some
had ganders Most of the meat was
canned and put up for xpor as family beef.
The SEQ etary Of agriculture wired inspect
ors at potts Of shipment to stop such OK
ports Immediately and notify local boards
Of health. The dealer. learning this,
changed his label and undertook to ship
the stuff abroad as horse meat under the
impression that he could thus evade the
bureau inspectors. Secretary Rusk, how
ever. did not propose to permit the intent
of the law to be thus bnlked. and he was ad-
vised to-day that the chief inspector at New
York had seized the entire lot. seventy-hve
tierces, and turned it over to the officers.
The official record in the bureau of animal
inoustry shows that this netarious industry
has been carried on for some time in Il se-
ctet fashion. Secretary Rusk is determined
to uss all tho power at his command to pnt
u stop to the abolninahle traffic.
The Helena independent., 1891-12-22
An Awkward Hiatus.

WASHINGTON Dec. 21.-The services to-
day over the remains of Senator Plumb
came to an end at 2:05 and then without
any motion to adjourn or for recess, and
without making provision for the hiatus,
which became decidedly prominent the
senate walked out, leaving the guests stand
ing for fully two minutes. The president
end official family, supreme court and dip
lomatic corps, waited for directions, but as
none came TIE distinguished visitors de.
pai ted. How the senate was ever to reas-
aemble when no provision was made at dis
persion was too much for the old timers in
the galleries
At three o'clock the vice president re-
turned to the senate chamber. Senator
Allison had just preceded him and Senator
Gibson was at his desk. ''lhe senate will
be in ORDER said the vice president. The
two senators arose simultaneously, and
after a minute Allison said, II move that
the senate adjourn just as the pause
was becoming painful the vice president
said, THE senator from Iowa does move
that the senate do now ADJOURN Nobody
said word. Words would have made the
scene more ridiculous than il was, 80 the
vice president declared the senate
adjourned until II O'Clock tomorrow.
The Helena independent., 1891-12-22
Assignee's Sale
OF THE
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 flannels, 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., 1891-12-22
An Engineer and rwe Miners Killed.

WArlAcn, Idaho, Dec. 2l.-~[special. r.
Night Engineer McMackin, of the Hunter
concentration, at Mullan, was caught in the
fly wheel of the air compressor last night
and killed. One leg was torn from the
body.
Matt Quinn and Jake Quaokenbush. two
miners employed at the Last Chance mine
ut Wardner, were instantly killed this morn
ing by the accidental discharge of load In
the mine. Quao kenbush's head was blown
off his body.
The Helena independent., 1891-12-22
The NIissoula Hotel.

MrssouLA, Dec. 2l.-[special. The sale
of the Missoula. hotel was adjourned from
to-day to Dec 23. syndicate has been
been organized for the purpose Of organic
ing stock company, capitalized at $780,
600, to purchase the hotel and run ii under
the general homogeneous Of William Ken
nedy, one of the former owners A. g.
England, vice president Of the Missonla
First National bank, it is stated, ID at tho
head of the enterprise.
The Helena independent., 1891-12-22
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

J. l. Case. the horseman, is lying very
low at his home in Racine, Wis.
Private banks at Waynesboro, Warren
ton and Newmarket, Va, suspended Mon
day.
tween Chicago and Kansas City has been
ayerted.
A. Lusk n Co., dealers in canned and
dried fruits. at San Francisco, have been
attached for S90,0D by the Bank of Cali
fornia.
Miss Louie Lee Bayard was married Mon
day afternoon TO DIR. Frank Angel, OF New
York. at the home Of Ex-Seorotary-of-St State
Bayard.
The Helena independent., 1891-12-22
PRICE FIVE CENTS
HIS LONG SLEEP.
Thos. Leary, OF WaIksrvlIlo, In n Fair Way
TO BrcRk tls Kenord.

BUTTE, Dec. 2l.-- Especial. Thomas
Leary. of Walkervillo, near this city. II
likely to break tho record for sleeping. Ho
has now been sleeping six days and nights.
and all efforts to awaken him have bsoh
unavailing. He has boon pinohad, rubbed,
struck. rolled, and stood ON hia head. An
electric battery has been applied 10 him,
and a red hot needle has been thrust into
his body, but tho only result has boen III
elicit grnnt. His eyes have not beon
opened during that time. His eyelids are
stiff, but to-day we're forced open and the
strongest light procurable blazed in 'front.'
Of his eyebalIs. but without effect. During
the first four days Of his slaap 1ieary was
given no food, and even hunger did not
wake him up. Since then he has been
given enough food to keep him alive.
and he masticates his food, bnt docs not
open his eyes and apparently does " in
voluntarily, not knowing what he ~ about.
Yelling in his ear does no good. Lsary'a
pplse ia normal. but little weak. Physi-
clans declare themselves puzzled over the
case. Tonight Leary IL asleep. sitting MP,
having been placed In that position after
the daily effort to arouse him. I1aAry frat
manifested his remarkable somnolent qnal-#
tiles last summer. when he walked from his
home in Walkeryille out on the hills and
laid down in his first long sleep. His
friends found him week later md brought
him back TO town. He worked az usual
until last Tuesday, when he again became
sleepy and now cannot be awakened.
The Helena independent., 1891-12-22
PATTI For $1,000.
She WIN Sing In Helena ons Night for
Ihnt Much

Duc IVA sung ia AeleHtA 0MB ESiEnU EOk
That Much
Manager Remington has received letter
from Horace MoVicker, representing Ada-
lima PATHS managers offering concert Il
Ming's opera houseon theeyening of Fob. ID.
Their terms are one night for $1,000 out
right, or guarantee Of the first $1,000 and
the next $1,000 for Manager Remington; all
receipts above $4,000 to be divided on per.
centage. A similar offer he's been made 10
Manager Mcguire, OF Butte, who il cnnvas-
ing that city to SEQ what he can do. Ho
wants at least BOO subscribers of $40 each
to insure him against loss. Manager REM
incton has not given Mr. MoVicker u tnnl
answer but If the people OF Helena want to
hear Patti for $1,000 he will arrange IL. Far
bis part he will tender the use OF tho opera
house free of all expense. the $1,000 To DO
guaranteed by those who would like to hear
the diva in song. Under such an arrange~
ment the manager would be out of pocket,
but he is willing to close the contract IL
the people say tho word.
The Helena independent., 1891-12-22
TRUE AMERICANISM.
The Thought In an Address by Ex-Presi.
dent Cleveland.


dent Cleveland.
BROOKLYN, Dec. 21-The New England
society of Brooklyn gave dinner tonight
in the assembly rooms of the academy of
music in commemoration of the 271st ami
versary of the landing of the pilgrims. Hon.
Calvin j. Pratt the president, presided.
At the conclusion of the dinner President
Pratt made brief address, after which the
toasts, "The President of the United
States and I'm memory of General Shsr-
man, were drank in silence. Just at this
moment Ex. President Cleveland entered
and was greeted with storm of applause
On being introduced MIR. Cleveland spoke
as follows: "lhe pilgrims and their de.
scendants. and all who celebrate Fore
fathers day, will fail In the discharge Of
their highest duty if, yielding to the tempt
atlons OF an American tendency, they neg
lect to teach persistently that in the early
days there was, and still ought to be, such
thing as true and distinctive American
ism. This does not mean that Il spirit Of
narroWnass OF prescription should be en-
couraged. II does, however. mean lnsistence
that every transfer of allegiance from
another government to orr own should
signify the taking on at the same time OF
aggressive and affirmative devotion to the
spirit of American institutions. 1t means
that our government Is not suited to selfish,
sordid people. and that in their hands it is
not safe. This is a time when there is
pressing need for the earnest enforcement t
of these truths, and occasions like this
cannot be better improved than by leading
us to such self-correction as shall tit us to
illustrate and teach the lessons Of true
Americanisn. With such preparation as
this, leaving no place for ipnoble thought.
our government cannot. without rerversion.
hold out une quail rewards and encourage
selfish designs. We shall teach that this
heritage of ous has been contided to the
patriotic keeping and loving care OF a true
Americanisn, and that this alone can pre-
serve it,"
The other speakers were Gen. Horace
Porter. Hon. Roswell g. Horr, and Rev.
Charles H. Hall.
The Helena independent., 1891-12-22
LOCATED the Road !.

MrssouLA, Dec. 21.-[Speoiai. IA pros
pector named Chisholm recently located q
claim below the Iron Mountain concentra-
tor so as to cover the road over which the
ore ID hauled. Saturday afternoon ha sta
toned himself on the road where il CROSSES
the claim and refused TO allow any teams
to pass, thus completely stopping all traffic.
The superintendent of the mina went TO
Superior and Hwore out warrant. but the
constable Was absent and up to noon to-
day no one had been found willing to serys
the warrant. The stage bringing the mail
from Pardee did not arrive to-day and la IL
supposed that it has been stopped by CHS.
holm.
The Helena independent., 1891-12-22
News OF Dillon,

DILLON, Dec. 2I.[Speciai. senator
Plumb, the dead Kansan. was in Dillon on
business only few weeks ago. He was
heavily interested in Bannaok mining
property.
District court is in session. The follow
ing criminal business was transacted Sat
urdav and to-day: State vs. Walter Cox,
burglary, Plea Of guilty entered, will bs
sentenced Thursday; Jacob j. Welsh, bur
9iaTy, adiudged insane by jury. and will be
taken to the asylum this week; State vi.
HalliRan. charged with cattle stealing,
continued for term.
A petition was filed in court to-day ask
ing for the appointments Of q guardian of
Allen Hay on the ground Of insanity. Hay
is q Justice of the peace at Dewey's fiat.
He owns several good mines in that section
and is quite wealthy. Edwin Morris, Of
this city was appointed guardian.
The Helena independent., 1891-12-22
Nlild Form af CyS,oue.

LINCOLN, Dec. 21.-~Southorn Nebraska
and northern Kansas were visited by d mild
form of cyclone this afternoon. Falta City,
Neb., narrowly escaped a visitntioil. hny-
stacks and t,hada bainR blown away III de-
molished. A heavy fall of rain hns b6uti
general over the stats. accompanied By hail
iii some places.
The Helena independent., 1891-12-22
Knocked GU. by Tommy white.

CHICAGO, Dsc. 2l.-Tommy White, the
we'll known Chicago light.weight, and
Peter Peterson were principals, III tisti
cuff contest here tonight, White knocked
his opponent out in the fifth round, after Il
remarkable display Of gameness by the
Swede, whose face at the conclusion Of the
mill looked like II hamburger steak.
The Helena independent., 1891-12-22
Looking for tha Messiah,

IDAHO FALLS, Ida, Dec. 2l.-Word has
been received at Fort Hall Indian agency
that runners from the latter place are now
at Walker Lake, New, where the alleged
Indian messiah lives. The authorities
will keep close watch to prevent ghost
dancing,
The Helena independent., 1891-12-22
l,es,,,,,t,s i f,enr.

Loapos, Dec. u Tho duke os Dsyoti~
shire died this eyoninR, aeed s3. Ey his
death the marquis Of Harrington aueaesdH
TO the peerage, thus laayinR ii vAeaney Iii
the commons The Timss ranards joserIh
Chamberlain On tho naw uHionist lsAusr III
the commons. IN, rgtnovai III tlss flafquis
ious ioaa VI Tho party. # Isl '' 4 ss'27
The Helena independent., 1891-12-22
More Information is Needed.

PARIS, Dec. 2l.--Major Brackett, Of the
Chicago fair commission. in conversation
with an ARaociated press correspondent
said he finds that while the French people
individually are Interested in the fair,
practically no organization exists except in
the fine arts department.. Almost complete
Ignorance prevails relative to tho liberal
and simple customs regulations Of the
United States for the admission Of exhibits.
When these are understood more interest
will be shown.
The Helena independent., 1891-12-22
Fell From tho building.

BOULDER, Dec. 21.--ESpecial. Latte this
afternoon a carpenter by the name Of Har-
ris, while at work on top Of one Of the
buildings mt the new Boulder smelting
plant in reaching for a handsaw lost his
balance and fell to the ground, a distanco
Of twenty-four feet striking on his head
and shoulders. He is now In critical CON
dition and is not expected to live.
The Helena independent., 1891-12-22
WIND, RAIN AND HAIL

A Furious Storm In Iowa. Nebraska and
Kansas Visited.
DEs MoINEs Doo. al.--Gentral Iowa wia.
visited tonight by severe storm OF wind,
rain and hail. The streets Of DeaMoinas
were flooded. Hail stopped tho course Of
wator and made travel for some time AZ
most impossible. Lightning and thunder
accompanied the storm.
The Helena independent., 1891-12-22
Effect of Piu,nb's Death.

WASHINGTON. Dec. Ex-senator Plumb'a
death will give the northwest another COM
mittee craftsmanship, for Senator Dolph, Of
Oregon, will 10 TO the head Of the commit
tpe on public lands. Juat what other change
viii be brought about cannet be easily
loreshadowod,
The Helena independent., 1891-12-22

COLUMBIA, s. G., Dec. 2l.-The house to-
night voted to recommit the bill making
an appropriation for the Worlds fair. 1t
is 80 near the end of the session that it ia
believed the bill is practically killed and
that private subscriptions must be de-
pended upon to secure representation at
Chicago.
The Helena independent., 1891-12-22
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. It is still large and
in good shape. Pretty styles are
in abundance and more sug-
gestive Xmas offering canscarce-
ly be conceived, particularly
when you see how cheap they
will go. Plenty Of overcoats,
with nice long capes, kilt style.
They're awful pretty and price
cut in half.
The Helena independent., 1891-12-22
CORBETT- MITCHELL.
rhe Sluggers WIN Meet This Afternoon
to Arrange u Match.


to Arrange II Match.
New York, Dec. 21.-Wm. III. Brady,
representing James j. Corbett, called on
Charles Mitchell this morning to arrange a
match with him. AZ the outcome of tho
conference Mitchell and Corbott will meet
tomorrow afternoon in the New York
Clipper office. Frank Slavin talked freely
about John Il. Sullivan. He said he was
ready to fight Sullivan and could finish
training in ten weeks.
The Helena independent., 1891-12-22
IT'S an III Wind
That Blows no Good.
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Assiignee's Sale
OF THE
Harris Bros. Stock.

Commencing Saturday morn.
ing and continuing until further
notice, the entire stock Of Cloth
ing, Furnishings, Hats, Etc, will
be sold without reserve.
Moses MORRIS,
Assignee.
The Helena independent., 1891-12-22

Two more indictments were returned
Monday against Edwin M. Field, for grand
larceny, in connection with the failure OF
the firm Of Field, Lindley, Weichers u Go.
The Helena independent., 1891-12-22
Selling school LanlA.

MIssoULA, Doc. 81. Especial. Attorney
General Haskell and Secretary OF state
Rotwitt have been selling at auction to-day
lots of the school section adjoining Mi
noula
The Helena independent., 1891-12-22
read Pence on earth, good will to men,
10 such contamination let us unitedly

President Smith. Of the chamber Of COM
merce Of New York, said he was member OF
the Merchants club, ths organization which
last week asked the legislature TO appro-
pirate half d million dollars for the fair,
and said: I'VE argued that the fair was
entitled to the hearty support Of New York
on ground Of patriotic sentiment and self
interest. Mr.. Chairman, lot us insist that
New York do her whole duty towards Chi
cago In this matter"
The Helena independent., 1891-12-22

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II pvERTrsiNG DOES NOT FAY
IA urileaa you aeslc the bnst
medium, Our rates are higher
than ttloae of amy other paper tn
Helena because ve have dcu bio tla
circulation Of ALI others combined.
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The Helena independent., 1891-12-22


M oNDAY's INDEPENDENT MO-
lu nopolizes the field. tt La the
best day In the week for aiver-
ttaers who are after the holiday
trade, The largest circulation
west Of the mississippi river
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Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-10
Truth Cost Him His Pulpit.

Rev. DR.. Lucas was seated among q
small assemblage of friends in Post1nas-
ter Thompson's room, making an honest
effort to forget that the thermometer
was hugging the nineties. He said, "I
once knew a minister to lose his pulpit
by telling the truth" Being asked to
explain he said: while stationed in
Iowa became acquainted with min
lister who was a forcible speaker, but
was deficient in education, and occa-
sionally committed some grave misde-
meanors against the kings English. One
Sunday evening, while speaking rapidly,
he committed gross assault on Lindley
Murray.
'No sooner had the sentence escaped
his lips than he stopped and said: 4 am
aware that my education is deficient. L
regret that did not have the advantage
of good schools while boy. If l had
been more fortunate in that regard l
would now be preaching to more in
telligent congregation The minister
told the truth, but that was the last time
he preached in that church. ."-Indianap.
oils News.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-10
Instinct in Roots.

There seems to be an orderly in
stinct in roots that cannot be accounted
for. When the seed sprouts and the
stem starts upward to make the trunk,
one bud pushes down into the earth to
form Il top root What it is that gives
the order for one to push up and one to
push down is incomprehensible But,
more than this, while the top root is de-
scending deep into the ground, as if to
anchor the tree securely against wind
and storm, other roots start to grow hori-
zontally just beneath the surface of the
ground. These surface roots are at first
but mere fbers When the autumn ar
rives, and the leaves fall, most of these
fbers die also, leaving only few to live
over, and these become permanent sur
face roots.
We know why some live to become
permanent roots, as against the thou
sands which die. We say they are gifted
with greater vital power. They were
able to get more nutrition than the 9TH
ers, and nutrition to some extent means
vigorous life-but in what way this or
dering of some roots to go down as an
chors, and the others to spread out neal
the surface where food is, to act as feed
ers, is just as deep an unsolved problem
as it was hundreds Of years ago.-Thom-
as Meehan in Philadelphia Ledger.