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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-14
DAVID DIXON PORTER.
Brief Sketch Of the Life OF the Great u
Captain.

Brief sketch Of the Life OF the Great Sea
Captain.
David Dixon Porter was born June &. 1914,
in Pennsylvania. His, father, the gallant
Porter Of Essex fame, having left the ser
vice of the United States and accepted the
position of commander in chief Of the naval
forces Of Mexico during her war with spain,
obtained an appointment for his son as
mldshipman in the Mexican navy. Two
years lator (ls29) young Porter entered the
United States navy in the same rank. As a
lieutenant eighteen years later he was act
iyeIy engaged in ell the operations OF the
navy of the United States on the east coast
of Mexico. adding new lustre to name al
ready regarded AZ synonym for valor.
When the civil war broke out Porter, who
had earned the rank of commander. April
~, 1861, was despatched in the Powhatan to
the relief of Fort Pickens, Fla, for whose
beleagusred garrison tho president felt great
solicitude. This duty accomplished he went
vigorously to work lifting ont q mortar 40
tiiia for the reduction OF the forts guarding
the approaches to New Orleans by the lower
Mississippi, which the government cOnsid
cred it OF vital Importance to Res possession
under Farrngut, during these brill
liant operations. and the forts sur
rendered to Porter April -, 1862.
Porter also assisted Farragut in all Of the
iatter's operations between NewOrleaus and
yicksburg. In July. 1862, he was made act
ing rear admiral and given command of the
Mississippi squadron. For his services at
vicksburg Porter was given the thanks OF
congress.
In October, 1854, Porter was transferred
to the North Atlantic squadron. and his
first conspicuous service was the lombard
ing of Fort Fisher, Dec. -. and its final
capture by soldiers. sailors and marines.
after Gsn. B. +. Butler had pronounced the
feat impossible. For this service Porter
received for ths fourth time during the
wnr the thanks Of congress. He was ap
pointedvicc admiral IL. 1866. and made gu
perintendcnt Of ths naval academy at An
napoiis. On the death of Admiral Farra-
gut in 1870. he succeeded that iilustrious
man as indm;ral of tile navy OF the United
States During the peace of hrs later wears
Of life he employed much Of his time in
literary work and several volumes from his
pen were published. He is the author of
Allan Dare and Robert 10 Diable 1ss5l.
Adventures Of Harry Marine tIss5I, lnci-
dents and Anecdotes 0f the Civil War
liSs5).
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EXTREME JUNCTION.

Senator Sherman Explains Why tho Rite
Was Administered.
New YoRK, Feb. 13.--The family of Gen.
Sherman has been greatly annoyed to-day
at the publication in the Times Of an article
referring to the administering Of extreme
unction to the general. The article in
question referred to the fact that the gen.
eral is not a Catholic, although his family
10, snd intimated that the sacrament Of ex-
treme JUNCTION was administered while he
WAS unconscious, leaving the infer
ence to be drawn that it WAS
without his permission. Many other
inferences might have been drawn
from the article. disagreeabIe to the family.
The generals son, +. Tecumseh Sherman,
in conversation with other reporters to-day
was indignant at the insinuations in the
article. He said priest was called in at
the request Of the family and extreme unc-
ton WAS administered, also at their request.
1t is true. the general luight not have been
conscious Of what was going on. but there
had been no secrecy about it whatever. To-
night Senator John Sherman sent this letter
to the Times:
Gentlemen: A paragraph in your paper
this morning gives very erroneous view of
an incident in Gen. Sherman's sick cham
Der, which wounds the sensitive feelings of
his children, now in deep distress, and
which. under the circumstances, deem it
proper to correct. Your reporter intimates
absence to introduce u Catholic priest into
Gen. Shernlan's chamber 70 administer
the rite of extreme JUNCTION to
the sick man, in the nature
of claim that he was q Catholic. II is
we'll known that his family has been reared
faith, and now cling to it. II is equally
we'll known that Gen. Shermsn. and myself.
as well as all my mothers children, are, By
inheritance, education and connection,
Christians, but not Catholics. and this has
been openly ayowed on all proper oc-
is too good Christian and too humane
man t." deny to his children the consolation
of their religion. He was insensible at the
time and apparently Mt the verge Of death,
but If he had been well and in the full exer-
clse Of his faculties he would not have
denied to to nsm and the rssoss consolation ion
servances for their father OF any
class orr denomination OF Christian
priests or preachers. Certainly, if | had
been present, would, at the request of
the family, have assented to and reverently
shared in the appeal to the Almighty for
the life here and hereafter Of my brother.
whether in prayer or extreme JUNCTION,
and whether uttered by priest or
preacher. or any other good man
who believed what he spoke and had
honest faith in his creed. hear that your
reporter uttered threat to obtain ,nforma
ton which cannot believe you would for
moment tolerate. We all need charity for
our frailties and / can feel none for any
one who would wound those already in dis
tress. Very truly yours,
John SHERMAN"
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Energetic Measures TO bs Taken to
Revive English Trade With
Canada.
Something Must be Done to Fore
stall Both Reciprocity and
Annexation.
Outcome Of the Present Cam paign Anx.
iousiy Awaited -PsrneIiitss Eiatsd.
McCsTthyitss Depressed.

Copyright. 1891. New York Associated Press1
LONDON, Feb. 13.-The Canadian situa-
tion attracts much attention here and the
government manifests great concern in the
outcome Of the campaign. II ~ felt that
Canada in about to decide the momentous
question affecting all Of tho English colo
mics. The government recognizes The fact
that active measures are necessary to re-
vive the dropping trade between Canada
and England. Last year there were only
g12,OOO,O0O worth Of Canadian imports,
while from the United States England took
i79.OOO.OOo worth. Az means OF weaving
Canada from any longing after reciprocity
or absorption, the government has decided
to back TO an almost unlimited extent pro-
jectcd mail routes to Japan and Australia
via the Canadian Pacific railway. In con-
nection with it, 1t 10 proposed to run line
between port on the south Of England
and Halifax under government subsidy
and to immediately proceed to fortify Els
quimault as frst-class naval station. The
new route, it ia claimed, would effect sav.
ing in time of thirty hours be-
tween England and Chicago as
compared with the New York route.
Eleven days after leaving London passen-
ger would be in Vancouver. Its competi-
tion with the San Francisco route would be
important in view Of the fact that the new
route would be 800 miles shorter to and
from Europe. Iii is also claimed that in
the event of war it would help British ships
to control the Pacific ocean.
1t is tho general opinion that the balance
Of advantage resulting from the Boulogne
negotiations remains with Parnell. Mo
Carthy and colleagues publicly say they are
satisfied with their position. Privately
they are indignant at being checkInated by
the tactics of ths ParnelIites. Their meet
ing to-day disclosed depression and apathy.
Only fifteen members were present and
they appointed a committee to organize the
party In Ireland to combat the Parnellites.
The latter say they are rapidly gaining
strength and that the bulk of the national
lists will resume allegiance to Parnsll.
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Many Of our farmers are unwilling to sign
contracts to raise beets the coming season.
They say the sugar company ought TO pay
more for bsets than they offer, as they will
receive as royalty from the government
alone more than they pay for the beets.
The farmer has been doing some figuring,
and finds that it takes about six tons OF
beets 90 make ton of sugar. Tho beets
will cost about $50. and m the factory gets
about $40 for ton of sugar from the gov
ernment he thinks the company ought to
allow him more for his bsets. Therefore,
he does not want to make contract.-Ex-
chanos
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New street Car Motor.

One Of the latest inventions in the way Of
street car motors for rapid transit Ii an
oil engine. This machine has been thought
ont by two Bsltimoreans-the same men
who invented a successful gas engine. The
idea is 10 have the engine set up in car as
the grip" appliances are st up in the cable
car. Behind the motor car tho ordinary
street cars arc to be drawn. The engine is
of the horizontal pattern with the straight
line movement. It's weight complete. IL to
be about 2,2uO pounds. The advantages
claimed for the engine are chsapness, durs-
bility, simplicity and effectiveness.
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Railroad Rate. In Kansas.

TOPEKA. Kan, Feb. l3.-The house rail-
road committee presented to-day its sub
stitute for all railroad bills now pending.
The committee think it will reduce freight
rates about 10 per cent, but tho railroad
people declare il means reduction of fully
40 per cent. or seven per cent. lower than
the Iowa rates. Stringent penalties are
carried and the board OF railroad commits
sioners IL clothed with great power.
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PAnsoSs, Kan, Feb. l3.-Jamos Storey
has received ietters patent from Washing
ton for his invention of an artificial egg.
The artificial il said TO resemble natural
product in ali particulars. Tho inventor
Says he can manufacture at least ono car
load per day at a cost of three cents per
dozen, with machinery that will cost 500.
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: LONDON, Feb. 13.-The woman found
murdered in Swallows gardens has been
identified ms an unfortunate known ss
"carroty Neil" Whitechapsl is thronged
with police and crowded with people who
have come from all parts of London to
visit the scene OF the latest murder mystery.
1hs police arrested man whose clothes
were ragged but who had refined appear
ance.
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Wrecked the Plant.

goshen, Ind. Feb. l3.-Ths combination
pulp and strawboard mill at Elkhart, ex-
ploded last night with terrific force. de-
molishing the largo brick mills and utterly
running the plant. Schuyler Neswandcr
and George Hickman were killed. Two
others were badly hurt.
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A CROOKED BADGER.
Charged with Passing Forged Check
Taken Back.

ANACONDA. Feb. 13.-[Special. Wv. L.
Owens, we'll dressed, fine appearing man.
almost giant in size. has been arrested
hero charged with passing forged cheek
for 500 on the FIRST National bank OF
Chippewa Falls. Wis. The check purport-
cd to be drawn on Creighton. Neb.. bank.
Owens is said to be lawyer OF prominence
in Wisconsin. The check wss passed about
three weeks ago. Owens has been in Butte
and Anaconda for the past two weeks or so.
spending most Of his time playing faro. He
tried to borrow $50 from the First National
bank Of this city. showing President Hoge
letter purporting to have been written to
him by Gov. Boies, of Iowa. Mr.. Hogs
would not accommodate him. A WiscoE-
sin deputy sheriff started with the prisoner
back 80 Wisconsin to-day.
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N. B.-Finest Watch repair
ing in the northwest. Jewclrv
made TO order and repaired.
Diamond setting and engraving,
original and artistic. A mail
order department. Write for a
ring gauge to order just the fit
witt,
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Placed in Jail.

DUBLIN. Feb. 13.-Dillon and O'Brien
were greeted by enthusiastic crowds at
Kingstown depot, Limerick junction and
Clonmel to-day. They were placed in Jail
this afternoon
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Four other Game Sets, $4s, $40,
$50 and SIS; now, $27, $25,
$40 and $18. respectively.

Several handsome Fish Sets, SIS,
$5s, $50, $40 and $35; now
SIS, SIS, $32, $27 and $2s,
respectively.
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TETON COUNTY.
Its Proposed Creation Exciting Discussions
In ChOteau.


FoRr BENTON. Feb. l3.-lSpecial. Tho
proposed division of Choteau county and
the formation Of the county of Teton is oc-
cupying good deal OF attention among
taxpayers in this vicinity. II is conceded
that Choteau county has area enough for
half dozen counties Of respectable size,
but her taxable wealth, although subject to
g comparatively high tax levy. has been in-
sufficient to meet current county expenses
during the past two years. 1t il chained
that the eastern boundary line of the pro-
posed new county il extended to an un-
necessary distance, and its location is evi-
IDENTIFY for the sole purpose Of securing No
much taxable railroad property as possible
within its borders. Should the proposed
division meet with favor in the legislature.
1t In the generally expressed hope that tho
matter OF apportionin0 indebtedness be-
tween the new and old county be definitely
stated and payment of same provided for.
Chotesu county has had one experience Of
the troubles resulting from misappre-
hension in such matters.
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THERE WAS A FLASH.
Contents Of the Package Given to Dewa
by (ilJySOI.

Contents Of the Package Hivsn to Dswar
by GIls0n.
CHICAGO, Feb. ia. This morning Attorney
Barry, Of the counsel for Gibson, secretary
OF the whisky trust, with District Attorney
dilchrist. niade an examination OF the
package said to have been delivered by
Gibson to Dswar. When the package WAS
opened pint bottle full of light blush
fluid was discovered. drop Of this WAS
put upon piece Of paper and the instant II
came in contact with the paper there was a
fash. A stream OF hre shot up aud the
room was filed with sunocating suiphuroua
fumes. SO quickly did the paper burn that
= bucket Of water had to be thrown on 1t ia
prevent the fire from communicating with
the other materials. The strong smell
emitted by tho huid proved its principal
ingredient to be phorph0rus. GiIchfist
said Of the result OF tho experiment.: .'Our
purpose tn making the experiment WAS 10
ind out II the fluid WAS the same as that in
il has proved to be. II fastsns the chains
Of evidence securely around Gibson and
NJ makes II possible to lndict him for attempt
That anything was delivered to Dewar
besides the fluid has been denied by some,
but Attorney Gilchrist says that in the
package delivered to Dewar was a section
OF gun barrel charged with powder and a
oakum and cotton, through which ran a
fuse. The fluid in the bottle was to be
poured on the fuse which would ignite and
explode tho powder in the gun barrel.
Officials about the government buildings
have been discussing the probability Of his
escaping TO Canada. One officer said they
will not attempt to dog him as it will be an
easy matter TO get him back. II IL under
stood federal officers are trying to secure
from the Western Union company mum.
ber Of kilograms sent by Gibson recently.
Inspector Stuart said tonight that dur
ing trip to Peoria last week he discovered
where the Gibson fluid was compounded
that loaded the gun barrel. The work was
done in Peoria BY one and the same man
Gibson himself. Capt. Stuart obtained
some of Gibson's handwriting at Peoria
and had il compared with the letters by an
expert. who unhesitatingly declared that
the tell-tale penmanship was Gibson's.
An Antiseptic Fluid.
PEORIA. ILL.,, Feb. 13.-Although the
whisky trust people still maintain that
George Gibson is entirely innocent of con-
spiracy to destroy the Shufeldt distillery,
the general public has come to the conclu-
sion that he is guilty. There is great ex-
element at trust headquarters and agents
are going out on every train to cities where
trust members reside. President
Woolner left this afternoon for Chicago,
where he will meet President Greenhut, who
ia coming home from Washington. A
meeting Of trust directors has been called
for next Monday and intaraatiuo actiou ia
expected then. Gibson maintains dogged
silence, bat says he is innocent. He says
the bottle in his valise contained an anti
septic fluid, patented by the chemist of the
trust and he was on his way to sell the Sc
cret of the compound to stock company.
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Killed Two Isoiierm.her..

WINDSOR. NO., Feb. lS.-By a boiler eI-
plosion in Ousley's -four mill this morning.
Hugh l.. Smith and Thomas Tilbery, boiler
makers, were killed.
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The County Gets no Re venue.

Fogr BENTON. Feb. 49, Special. lat the
term Of the district court now in session in
this city. there will Be tried some three
cases for selling liquor to indiana, and
there il considerable speculation as -
whether the expenses attending the prose
cution of such cases should be borne by the
county. The Grimes were committed on an
Indian reservation, and rs the county de-
rivss no revenue from property on suth
reserves, IL 10 an evident injustice TO burden
tho taxpayers with expenses Ut this natuseo
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-14
GLEASON KNOCKED OUT.
Dick Carroll, the Soldier, Uses Him Up Il
Six Rounds.

Dick Carroll, the Soldier, Uses Him Up In
Six Rounds.
GREAT FALLS, Feb. 13.-lSpeciaI. THE
Park theatre tonight was the scene Of one
of the most exciting prize fights everl wit
messed in the city. 1t was fight for blood
from start tos6nish. The contestants were
Charles Gleason, champion middIeweight
of Minnesota and Dick Carroll, the soldier
who defeated Tom Fraker in this city q
few weeks ago. There was purse Of $3.50
and the championship of Montana
at stake. Gleason stripped at 1875
pounds, and Carroll tipped tho
beam at 40. Fi7e-ounce gloves were
used and Marquis Of Queensbury rules gov
erned. Walter McNabb. proprietor Of the
Gem saloon, was chosen referee. In the
first round some bard blows we're exchanged.
Gleason, by cnance blow on CarroIIs
neck, secured the first knock down. Carol
was on his feet in an instant and manfnllv
fought the round ont, and slightly had ti Q
best of it when the round ended. Th, ssc-
ond round was very pretty exhibition OF
science and skill and some good blows
were exchanged. In the third round Car
roll secured his first knock down, and in
the fourth. another, which laid Gleason on
the fiat of his back over the regulation
time, but the referee decided that the fight
must 90 on. In the fifth round Carroll
secured another knock down. but Gleason
p.uckily stayed the round out.
In the sixth and last Carroll pounded
Gleason all over the ring, and although the
latter fought valiantly he WAS too groggy TO
accomplish any effective work. and
twice measured his length on the floor.
The last time he was unable to rise and tho
fight was awarded to Carroll. Carroll
showed wonderful pluck and endurance to
stand punishment and has made many
friends by his gentlemanly bearing and
conduct. II is probable he will be matched
against Hennessy, who recently defeated
Ramsey at Missouls, in the near future.
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SOME PRICES:
A beautiful Salad Set, 13 pieces,
II plates and bowl, the finest
class Of goods.
Regular price, $50, now $36
a magnificent Chocolate Set,
same class as above, one pot
and half dozen each, cups and
SauccrS.
Regular, $50; now, $3s

A very beautiful Game Set, CO.
bait border and every decora-
ton different, wild duck on
platter.
Regular, sos; now, $45
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MAKES A DEFENSE.

The Santa Fe Goes Into Print to Refute
Charges.
CHICAGO, Feb. 13.-What purports to be
the first authoritative statement made BY
the Atchison, Topeka d Santa Fe people in
regard to the recent charges made against
the management OF that company will ap-
pear in the next issue of the Railway Age.
In it Chairman Magoun holds that rates are
being maintained and explains the dissolu.
ton OF the pass agreement. He says Presi-
dent Marvel had conclusive evidence that
several lines had authorized extension Of
the passes issued for business purposes IN
1880 to February l, 1891, and until counter
manded. Marvel proposed, ~ the agree
ment did not provide remedies for viola
tlons, that ali questions be referred to
Chairman Walker for decision, but the
committee elected to issue notice to dissolve.
In regard 10 the Jacksonville Southeastern
matter, MsgOuR saws that the road only
sold tickets At rates previously made BY
other roads. The notice given by Chairman
Finley that the OncksOnville- Southeastern
tickets would not be hOnored by any lines
in the association if sold at reduced rates
after February IL will. in Magoun's opinion,
be completely effective for the protection OF
the interests involved.
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Numerous Ice Cream Sets, Fan.
cy Plates in dozens and hall
dozens.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-14

Several complete Dinner and
Tea Sets.
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Freight Department Re0rganized.

OMAHA, Feb. ia circular was issued
this morning announcing the entire reor.
ganization Of the freight department OF the
Union Pacific. j. A. Munros, present as
sis.ant traffic manager. becomes general
freight agent. relieving +. B. whitney, and
will have general supervision Of the entire
system. b. Campbell. present Portland
freight agent, with headquarters at Port
land, Ore, and +. b. Whitney. present gen.
eral freight. become his assistants. As
sisiant general freight agents will be ap-
pointed At Denver. Salt Lake. Portland, st.
Joe. Kansas City and Butte. The change
goes into effect March l.
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News from the Sealing Grounds.

SAN Francisco, Aug. 13.-Reports from
Ounalaska August say the United States
steamer Mohican nearly ran on the rocks
at St George island during fog. The
revenue cutter Rush picked up seven in q
whslebost from the whaler Triton They
were lost in a fog and drifted around ten
days before being picked up. The men
were in terrible condition when found.
one having gone mad and four others are
not expected 10 survive.
The Eraminer's Ounalsska correspondent
under date of August z, writes that during
q cruise in the vicinity Of the seal islands.
the war vessels had seen and warned fif-
teen sealing schooners. Many of these had
70 BE brought to by shot before they would
halt, and only one schooner succeeded in
running away. As about fifty schooners
have received warning, the next cruise of
the war ships will result more seriously TO
poachers if caught in Behring sea- The
Thetis was TO sail at the date of writing
and will be followed by others. The Behr-
ing sea commissioners arrived July "a and
are proceeding with tho investigation.
Her maiesty's ship Porpoise has arrived
here from the China station and each ma
ton now aas three war ships here in addi-
ton TO the United States revenue cutters
July "a the Corwin captured the sealing
schooner Ethel, of San Diego, with 10
skins on board. Next week the steamer
Alki will be sent to Sitka with the prizes
and prisoners.