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viii be Appointed Later.

WAsHrNGToN. March st is stated on
the highest authority that the nine circuit
judges provided for at the recent session Of
congress will not be appointed for several
months yet. the president being of the
opinion that each of the new courts can be
organized in June by the associate Justice
of the supreme court, the regular circuit
judge and the district judges in each of the
respective circuits rega rdless of the fact
that the new circuit judges may not then
have been appointed. The same authority
said this disposed of the report that there
would be an extra session of the sena te 70
the consideration of these appointme nts.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-10
Gan OLD MONKEY"

Irreverent Designation of One Illustrious
Diplomat by Another.
PARIS, March 9.-The diplomats and poll
ticians are still discussing the recent visit
of Empress Frederick to Paris. Count
Munster, the German ambassador, attri-
butes the moral check sustained by Ger
many to the influence of Baron de Mopren-
helm. the Russian ambassador in Paris,
whom the count irreverently designates as
an "old monkey" The counts supposi-
tion is believed to be true. In addition the
German embassy officials continue to criti-
else President Carnot's action in not call
ing upon Empress Frederick when she was
in Paris, and it is stated that hereafter all
arrangements will be made beforehand
should another member of the imperial
family of Germany visit the French capital
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PERILS OF THE DEEP.
A Steamer Thought to Have Been Sunk IL
the Sound.

A Steamer Thought to Have Been Sunk in
the Sound.
SEATTLE, WASH, March 9.-It was rumor-
ed here tonight that the small steamer
Buckeye went down in the sound between
Edwards and Appletree Cove with twenty
passengers last night. The rumor cannot
be confirmed as there is no telcgraphic
communication and the place cannot be
reached tonight The story is that the
captain of the Buckeye invited a party to
go with him on trip across the sound.
About twenty accepted the invitation. The
boat had reached tho middle of the sound
when storm came up. For an hour or
more there was heavy gale. grader
on railroad near Edwards reported that
he saw n light bobbing on the water for an
hour OF 30 and then disappear. The boat
Ad not return to Edwards last night and
this morning near that place the shore was
covered with wreckage. This story was
brought here by the steamer Idaho. which
touched al Edwards this morGsng.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-10
ABDUCTED HIS WIFE.
Strange Case of MIR. and Mrs. jackson,
Who Are English.

Strange Case of MIR. and Mrs. jackson,
Who Are English.
LONDON, March 9.-There is peculiar
case at Clitheroe, near Manchester. Three
years ago one jackson married Miss Hall,
but soon left her, going to Australia.
Shortly after, Mrs. Jackson came into
possession of q fortune of G27.OOO. In 1899
Jackson returned. but she refused to live
with him. He obtained high court order
for the restitution of conjugal relations,
but she refused to obey. Yesterday morn
ing as she was leaving church. jackson and
two friends forcibly abducted her and
carried her to house in Blackburn.
Friends of the lady followed rapidly in a
carriage, but jackson shouted defiance at
them from the house. Mrs. Jaokson's soli-
citor obtained n warrant against the alb
ductors for assaultinu his clients sister at
the time of abduction, but the abductors
remain barricnded i'll the house and the
constable cannot reach them. Friends of
Mrs. jackson stood guard all last night and
to-day, and arc still watching the house.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-10
Sterling
S[LVERV ARB

Sterling Silverware is synony-
NOUS with elegance. Wherever
you find one you usually find the
other. It is sought after more and
moro as the world grows older.
The silversrniths of to-day produce
handsomer things than were ever
thought of twenty-five years ago.
and for much less money. Ma.
chinery and improved methods
have wrought the change. Once
the silversmith was an artist in
the highest sense Of the word.
Now the artist knows nothing of
the hammer or blowpipe. He sim
ply designs his work and turns it
over to the virtual silversnith. a
mere workman, and a thousand
duplicate patterns are made for the
delight of as many uses, at a price
never possible under the old re.
gime.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-10
Lottery Jobbers Arrested.

WAsHINGToN, March 9..-The postoffice de-
partment to-day was advised of the arrest
of M. Saloman at San F,anoisco, for using
the mails i'll sundry circulars advertising
German-Austrian premium bonds. Salo-
man is said to be confederate of L. H.
Horner, of New York. Two men have been
arrested in st. Louis charged with being
confederates of Horner. Other arrests and
prosecutions are expected to follow in diff
ferent parts OF the country.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-10
FLOODS IN MISSISSIPPI.
unprecedented Rains Cause the Rivers Il
1nundate the Country.

unprecedented Rains Cause the Rivers To
lnundsto the Country.
BocKENs, Miss, March 9.--We have been
isolated since last Saturday, when the last
train passed north. Continued rains since
Thursday night have raised the water in
tho Big Black river higher than ever known,
and 1t Is still rising rapidly. The Illinois
Central railroad track is lifted bodily from
the bed and deposited in ditch for miles
below and above here, and the embank-
ment swept away. Incalculable damage
has been done by the water. A cyclone
passed over this place Saturday morning
without doing any damage, dropping over
in Madison county, where it caused destruc-
tion Of life and property. Passing from
there into Attala county. near Newport,
several houses were blown down and four
negroes killed.
At Quitman there was an almost unpre-
cedented rain fall the past week, which
caused general freshet and cessation of
traffic on railroads. The town of Enter
prise is inundated to large extent, water
flowing through the streets with the velocity
Of river, and in many instances coming
into stores. The food has no parallel save
in the memorable year II.
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DesoIation Spread All Around.

OKoLoNA, Miss, March 9.-Reports re-
ceived show great damage done throughout
the country by the foods of Saturday and
Sunday. Many bridges and turnpikes have
been washed away and railroads damaged.
At Lexington, Miss, the storm was the
most destructive ever known. Farming
operations are entirely suspended and land
badly washed, which will delay planting
two or three weeks. A terrific storm passed
within three miles of Brandon last night,
carrying destruction in it's path. Every
house on Senator Donald's place was blown
away and he and his wife seriously injured.
The house of David Wilson was also
blown away and he and his in lalid wife
painfully injured. They had to remain out
in the storm all night
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-10
UNDER A CLOUD.
The Assistant Postmaster at Anaconda
Betrays His Trust.

The Assistant Postmaster at Anaconda
Betrays His Trust.
ANACONDA, March 9.-[Speoial. ]-Charles
L. Williams resigned his position as assist
ant postmaster week ago. at the request
of Postmaster Keppler, who thought he
was not attending to business Postotfice
Inspector William Watkins came over from
Helena and made an examination of his ac-
counts, discovering shortage of 1854.
Williams was arrested to-day by United
States Marshal Furay, who took him to
Deer Lodge, where he WAS arraigned before
United States Commissioner O'Bannon,
who held him in $3.50 bail to the United
States grand jury. No bail has yet been
obtained. Postmaster Keppler has made
good the shortage by giving his personal
check. He had placed Williams in entire
charge of the Office and trusted him fully.
Williams did not drink or gamble, but he
lived too high. He admits having helped
himself to money belonging to the office,
but says he had no idea he had taken so
much. He is a young married man.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-10
The Tyranny of the Men.

RocHEsrER. N. Y, March 9.--The cloth
ing manufacturers Of this city have issued
manifesto relative to labor troubles. They
refer to the actions of the Knights of
Labor, whose leaders in Rochester, they
say, are not selected from residents, but
from persons brought there for the purpose
of promoting the peculiar traits of that
organization" They reoite threats of in
terfeie ence. etc., say trade has been diverted
and their business injured until the con6i--
tions are unbearable. and I'VE have deter
mined to throw off this tyranny and provide
for the future"
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Gave Them n send.On.

LONDON, March 9.--The Times to-day
commented upon the character of the Par
nell eH,issaries to the United States, saying
that James O'Keily is an ex-ienian and late
arms agent for the Clan-na-Gae society;
John O'Connor is classed as man whom
John Dewey brought from the ratholes OF
conspiracy; John Il. Redmond is dubbed
an avowed adherent of ''the harp without
the crown" The Times concludes with
the remark that 'if any persons can
persuade the advance section in the United
States to open its purse, it will be they.'
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-10
He Was n Pioneer,

DILLON, March .. - Especial. Hon.
George l.. Batoheldei died at his residence
on Horse Prairie on Sunday of pneumonia,
aged "a. He went from Massachusetts
around the Horn to California in 40, came
to Beaverhead county in '62. locating i'll
Bannack. In '6S he was elected sheriff and
in '7s probate judge, and also represented
Beaverhead in the territorial council of
's7. He was member of the Pioneer So
cietv.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-10
Heaviest Snow of the Winter.

CHICAGO, March 9.--Dispatches from
numerous points throughout Minnesota
and northern Iowa. central Illinois. southern
Wisconsin and eastern Nebraska report
that the severest snow storm of the winter
ragged all day Sunday. Trains are running
behind time, and in many places none are
moving. Travel on the wagon roads at
numerous points is wholly suspended, and
less delayed. Several storms are reported
in varions parts of Texas. Snow and sleet
have fallen and it is feared the fruit trees
are badly damaged.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-10
Inc endiaries Make Sure Work.

LlsTowEL. Ont, March 9-Last evening
incendiaries bound and gagged the night
watchman at Hess. Bros furniture factory
and then set fire to the premises, which
were totally detroyed. The water works
pumps and fire alarm had been tampered
with to insure destruction of the factory,
The loss has not yet been estimated.
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RANCHER AND ROBBER.
The Dual Occupation of MIR. Benites. N,
in Custody.

The Dual Occupation of MIR. Benites, Now
in Custody.
BROWNSVILLE, Texas. March 9.-The
whole particulars of the plot which resulted
in the robbery of the train ON the Rio
Grande, on Jan. 20. and the loss OF $25.0o0,
have come to light. The instiRator was
Juan Benites, rich rancher and merchant
at Fisauz. The ranchman is in jail hero
and has confessed. The police ran down
the ranch blacksmith aud carpenter. who
made the :crow-foot they used to ditch
the train, and through their confession
secured Benites and several other
members of the gang. The leader OF the
party is we'll known smuggler named
Simon Garow. The night after the robbery
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-10
Troops for Cuba.

PARIS, March "a dispatch to the Temps
from Madrid says the Spanish government
is about to dispatch 6,37O troops to Cuba,
en- account of increasing political agitation
on the island. The Spanish press protests
against Americans encouraging Cuban sep
aratists in connection with the proposed
treaty of commerce.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-10
Much sinned Against.

LONDON, March 9.--At meeting of lib
erals to-day Sir Charles Dixie said he was
confident he would be able to clear his
character and return once more to political
life. He could not definitely decide to-day
to contest the seat. Lady Dixie, wife Of
Sir Charles Dixie, also addressed the meet
ing. She said she was convinced her hus-
band would yet be cleared of the charges
against him.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-10
The List Growing.

WASHINGTON, March "a statement has
been prepared by the commissioner of PEN
sions, giving a resume of the pension bu-
reau during the week ending Feb, 2S. This
statement shows that during that time,
1859 pension &C certificates of all classes were
issued, representing 81, 149 155 as first pay
ment OF this number, 5,266 were issued
under the new pension act of June %, 1890.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-10
The Tennessee Up.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, March 9.-The Ter
nessee river has reached the danger line,
rising three inches i'll one hour. Expert
enced river men predict that it will over
flow. Much of the city in low lying places
is cut off. Several railroads and several
factories have suspended operations. The
rainfall here for the past thirty-six hours,
three and one-quarter inches extends up
the river and in east Tennessee generally
Indications for more showers are very
promising.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-10
BUILDING AND CONTENTS BURNED.
Poor OIL Causes Lamp to Explode With
Disastrous Results

Poor OIL Causes Lamp to Explode With
Disastrous Results.
BUTTE, March 9.-[Special. AT about
$50 O'Clock this evening a lighted lamp ex-
ploded in the Fashion saloon, corner of
Wyoming and Galena streets. and set fire
to the house before the burning oil could be
extinguished. Three shots from police
officers gun sounded the alarm in the alb
sence of a fire alarm system,
and at the expiration of five min
utes the department. was on hand.
The building, however, was a two.story
frame and the flames, with the oil as
feeder. spread 80 rapidly that in less than
five minutes after the explosion ths fire
was beyond the control of the department.,
and with its contents was completely
destroyed. The adjoining building was
saved by the firemen. The burned build
ing had from tage of 100 feet, with seventy
feet in depth, and was owned by Arthur
and j. A. Nadeau, who estimate their loss
at $4,000, only part OF which il covered by
insurance.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-10
The Discourager of Journalism.

ST: PETERSBURG. March 9.-The czar has
prohibited the street sale of the Novoe
Vremja, owing to an article ridiculinp
Prince Bartenieff, recently sentenced at
Warsaw to eight years. penal servitude for
shooting his mistress, the Polish actress
Visnerskaia.
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Selected a Site

WASHINGTON, March 9.--Tbe committee
appointed to select a site for q dry dock on
the Gulf of Mexico has declded on the
south pass of the Mississippi river. near New
Orleans, on the Al0iers side, near the South
ern Pacific ferry. All other points visited
were either too shallow or not far enough
from sea to be safe from gun fire.
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Snow Going on Rapidly.

LIVINGSTON, March 8. - Especial = A
strong chinook wind commenced last night
and has blown very hard all day. 1t has
cleared most of the snow off the range,
much to satisfaction of stockmon, who
were beginning to become alarmed over the
steady snow. Trains have been somewhat
delayed by heavy drifts. Snow plows
worked all this morning digging out
freight which WAS stuck in drift west of
this city. No. was four hours late having
been delayed by drifts near Big Timber.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-10
4 ballot Reform Law.

SACRAMENTO March 9--The ballot reform
bill. n modification of the Australian law,
pissed both houses and is nov in confer
ence. II provides, among other things, that
presidential electors may be grouped and
voted for
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-10
Surrounded by Water.

COLUMBUS, Miss. March 9.-This city is
now entirely surrounded by water. The
low lands on the east side are covered for
some distance and there has been consider
able loss of cattle. Many people have
abandoned their homes and come here.
The water is still rising and there are indi-
will greatly injure fruits and early vege-
tables. Similar reports come from several
points along the Tombigbee river, which is
coming up rapidly.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-10
Bismarck Up for Office,

BERLIN, March 9.-Bismarck's candi-
dature for Geesetemunde is the principal
topic of discussion in the lobbies of tho
reichstag. 1t is freely asserted that the
government feels embarrassed over his de-
oision. There is no doubt that Bismarck
will secure an immense majority,
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Two Keported Drowned.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, March 9.-Very heavy
rains prevailed throughout this section yes
terday and last night. All the streams are
out of their banks. A seven. year-old COL
ored girl was drowned this morning BY fall
ing into the raging creek. A colorcd man
named Hunter was drowned yesterday.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-10
Court ut Dillon.

DILLON, March 9.-[Special. District
court is in session. The grand jury have
found bills against Richard Rodgers and
Charles Carns. charged with burglary, and
discharged Joseph Wright, the man charged
with rapinR the eight-year-old daughter of
John Behrens.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-10
J. SteiinInetz JeWelry
Co.,
LEADING JEWELERS.,
Helena, Mont.

N. B.--Finest Watch repair
ing in the northwest. Jewelry
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
with.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-10
Looking to Represen tation,

BERLIN, March 9.-Leading manufactur-
ers from all points in Germany will meet
here next week to take measures for the
proper representation of German mann.
facturers at the Columbian exposition in
Chicago.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-10
An OVERDOSE OF COCAINE.
Taken to Ease Pain 1t Causes the
Death OF John r.
Higgins.
Shocking Manner of Committing
Suicide Adopted by a Man
in q Cabin.
The Assistant Postmaster Mt Anaconda a
Under Arrest - The Fashion
Saloon at Butte Burned.

MrssouLA. March 9.-[special.] - The
death OF John Ii. Higgins comes as a sud
den and totally unexpected blow to the
family and friends. Among the latter is
numbered nearly every man, woman and
child in the city of Missoula. Yesterday
afternoon in honor of Senator Cardwell. of
Jefferson county. Mr.. Higgins, who is chief
engineer of the fire engine, ordered out the
new machine to display the workings to the
honored guest. He ran several blocks
through slush and snow and worked for
hours with the engine. Retiring early in
the evening the effects Of his exertions soon
commenced to be felt. He could neither
rest nor sleep. Some cocaine being at hand
he took large dose, after which he appar-
emily slept easily for several hours. His
wife believing him to be resting did not dis
turb him until early in the morning
when she began to suspect the work of the
deadly drug. Medical aid was Immediate
ly summoned but too late. He died about
three O'Clock this morning. John r. Hig-
gins is the second son of the late Capt. G.
T. Higgins. was born in Missoula county
and was Is years of age. He was one of
six brothers, all of whom are wealthy. His
a universal favorite. He was a man Of i'm
mense frame and powerful physique and an
amateur athlete of considerable reputation.
For the past two years he has been cashier
of the G. P. Higgins Western bank. He
was member of Missoula lodge No. 13, A.
+. NJ, and first lieutenant of company
l, National Guard of Montana.
This morning word was brought in that a
man had committed suicide in cabin on
the Bitter Root, seven miles from this city.
Coroner Myers proceeded to the place and
ascertained the following facts: The body
was that of Charles d. French. He had
tied string to the trigger of Winches-
ter rifle, placed the muzzle to the side of
his head, and the discharge had scatte1ed
brains and fragments of the skull over the
floor and walls of the cabin. French had
been sick for some time, but his condition
was not considered serious. He was sup
posed to have considerable money, though
only five dollars. could be found. He left
no letterand no reason can be found for
the act. ~
-Four deaths occurred in Missoula to- dav.
Numerous snow slides are reported in the
mountains.
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The Hear VIII Go North

WAsHINaroN, March 9.--Ihe treasury de-
partment id fitting out the revenue cutter
Bear at San Francisco for summer cruise
in Alaskan waters. Capt. Healy will again
command her.
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SILVER
!. FLAT W. ARE

This includes all the smaller
articles usually sold in dozens OF
half dozens. We carry very COM
plete lines, and can fit you out
with. any one pattern from our
half dozen different styles, from
saltspoons to table spoons.
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Idaho VIII, Have "a D,splay.

BOISE Ci.r, Idaho, March 9.--The legisla-
ture to-day appropriated $4,000 for an
daho exhibit at the Worlds fair.
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WE WANT YOU

To call and see our stock, or write
This Advertisement will, no doubt,
meet the eye of many who do not
often get to Helena. It is for those.
in a great measure, that we write
Advertising is a sort of modern
"casting of bread upon the waters. !"
We may reap the benefit of this, as
in many instances, in the past
months after it appears.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-10

Protest OF the Priests.
DunLIN, March 9.-Bishop Woodlock, of
Ariagh and Cionmacnois, who has been
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OUR NOVELTIES,

In silver hand mirrors, brushes
soap boxes, cigarette cases, TASKS,
bonbonnieres, match boxes, buckles,
card cases, and a hundred other ar
ticles for personal use.
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Umbrellas and Canes.

The swellest things from New
York markets. We are at the ton
OF the Jewelry trade in Montana,
Remember that.
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1891-01-16
Queen Esther Cantata.

The committee appointed to ar
range for a musical entertainment to
be given for the benefit of the needy
people in the western counties placed
the matter before the musical talent
OF the city and all have gladly entered
into the plan suggested.
1t is proposed that the beautiful
cantata OF "Queen Esther" be given
in about six weeks or as soon as the
same can be prepared. Theinstruction
OF those taking part will be under the
direction of Prot. p. Lapham, whose
ability needs no words OF commenda-
ton. The band will come in for It's
share Of the good work.
The captata will be given for two
nights in succession and half the pro-
ceeds will be devoted to the relief fund.
As soon as arrangements are complet-
ed the public will be advised of the
dates