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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-02
FEAR Of IRON CLADS.
Officers Of the Navy and Army Not
in Dread Of ltaly's
Fleet
New York Gould Not Be Bonn
barded by a Hostile
Man-of-War.
The Country Has No Monster War vos-
sells Mt Present Nor Does She
Need Any.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-The army and
navy officers talked considerable this morn
ing about the action Of the Italian govern
ment yesterday. They did not apprehend
war, but nevertheless the chance that al
unfavorable turn in the negotiations which
might lead to an unlimited appearance OF
the Italian feet in our harbors WAS not lost
sight of.
Commodore Ramsey. in charge of the
navigation bureau of the navy, was asked
this morning in what condition our naval
defenses were. Said he: "How many battle
ships do you suppose we have2 just one.
the double-turretted monitor Manitono-
NAH. now at the New York navy yard, and
she is not completed. However. by press
ing forward we might finish her in a
month. We are building two battleships,
but many months will be required in which
to complete them and many more to arm
and plate them with armor. 1t is idle to
talk of building a navy in a few months.
Our new cruisers, about half a dozen in
number, would be of service; but they were
never intended to stand before an armored
battle ship or against anything else than
such unarmored vessels as of their own
class. They would, however, be useful to
destroy the lines of water communication
by which the foreign naval forces on our
coast must receive their coal and supplies" "
In conclusion Commodore Ramsay said
he did not feel that New York was in i'm
minent danger, even in the event of war.
The heavy Italian war ships could not sue
cessfully lombard the city without enter
ing the harbor, and they we're not likely to
enter, because aside from the perils of
navigation, certain preparations could and
would speedily be made to render the wator
untenable for them. Submarine mines
could be arranged and torpedoes planted.
These devices, supplemented by other de-
fensive measures that could be adopted,
would probably make New York City toler-
ably safe from naval attack.
Adjutant General kelton. of the United
States army, secuted the idea that war
would ensue from yesterdays events. He
did not hesitate to say that New York City
would be safe in any event. hostile fleet
could not lie within twenty miles of New
York. As for the land forces OF the United
States the general was confident the could
be depended on to prevent any hostile army
or naval force from setting foot on Ameri-
can aOil
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-02
Men of Lattars.

Col. Curtis celebrated his going out of of
fee by giving banquet at his residenc.
last night to his former employees and few
invited friends. The guests were Chief In
spectors Bedell and Small, II. II. Barclay
chief clerk railway mail service, F. Il. Hoss
VIM. M. Bishop, G. B. Anderson, Charles +
English, Claude ID. LaCroix, Wallace Deer
ing, Superintendent of Carriers +. Adkins
NJ. Duff. X. j. Johannes. John O'Connor
james Blythe, Edward Dillon, Henry Phil
lips. At the close of the feast the ex-post-
master was presented with gold headed
cane bearing the inscription, "Col. G. d.
Curtis. postmaster, Helena, Mont, 1885,
1891 -
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-02
GREW OUT OF THE PRIMARY.
ID. f. Douglass Wipes the Ground Up witt
L.. Mannheim.

ID. F. Douglass Wipes the Ground Up Will,
l.. Mannheim.
During the republican primaries in the
Sixth ward on Saturday night. l.. Mann
helm and ID. 4. Douglass had little mis-
understanding. Douglass claimed that
Mannheim was a democrat and had no
right to take part in the republican prima-
ries. Mannheim retorted in language which
Douglass did not like. Mutual friends pre-
vented the affair reaching the proportions
of fight. Douglass met Mannheim on the
street near the Northern Pacific depot YES
terday. "Take off your coat" he said.
Mannheim complied. The two went at it,
or according to Mannheims statement
Douglass went at him. The result was that
Mannheim appeared before Judge Fleischer
yesterday in a much battered condition and
swore out a warrant for Douglass arr est.
1t will be served to-day.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-02
Wanted transportation Back.

GREAT FALLS. April l.--[Special. IA des-
perate attempt was made by band OF la
borers last evening at Cutbank to capture
train to secure free transportation east.
They were. however, driven back by the
train employees and bloodshed averted.
Many laborers are said to have left their
eastern homes under tho promise OF receiv-
ing employment on the extension of tho
Great Northern railroad at $3 per day. but
after arriving at Cutbank it is said the con-
tractors refused to pay them more .hnn
81 25 per day. This they refused and de-
manded transportation to Minneapolis and
on being refused attempted the capture of
the train,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-02
CHALLENGED A WITNESS.
Trial of Prisoners Charged with Looting
Freight Cars.


M1ssoULA, April 1.-[Special. I'm the
trial of c. ID. SheffelberGer and w. H. Root,
who, together with Conductor j. +. Lamb,
are charged with robbing Northern Pacific
freight cars of valuable Alaskan furs, be-
gan to-day, the prosecution introduced
one Tracy as a witness. The defense OBJ
iected to his testifying on the ground that
he had been convicted of a felony and i'm
prisoned at Deer Lodge for two years. The
prosecution introduced pardon on account
of good behavior, signed by Gov. Toole.
The defense contended that while Tracy
had been pardoned by the governor. that
the constitution, however, required that
such pardons must be submitted to the
board of pardons, that this had not been
done in this case, whereupon the
court ruled Tracy Ineligible to test
ify at present, and that it would
take the matter under advisement. The
judge indicated that the defense was right
in the matter and he will probably sustain
the objection. Lamb, through a little
strategy, was brought over the United
States line and the arrest was made at Ell
Paso. Texas. Sheriff Houston went after
him last night. Considerable sympathy Is
enlisted by railroad employees here for
Lamb and the others. This morning az the
county jailor was retiring from the cells
with dishes, after feeding the prisoners,
Eva Pierce, who is, with Jas. Pierce and
Dan Sheely, accused of running an opium
joint, slipped by the jailor and made a bee
line for liberty. She ran through the sherif's
offices, the jailor in hot pursuit. When she
reached the outside gate she was recap
tured.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-02
There was Lots Of Smoke.

The chemical engine demonstrated its
usefulness last night ut II o'clock by put
ting out small fire in The INDEPENDENTS II
press rooms. A PARTITION between the
boiler and dynamo caught Are from the
boiler smoke stack and the flames spread
TO the joists and flooring above. The only
damage done was the charring Of the wood
work.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-02
The Donald Downie Lectures.

Mr.. Donald Downie, from New York, who
opens with week of his superbly illus
trated lectures on Monday, March 9th, in
the Christian church here, has this morning
gone to Great Falls for the Y. M. G. A., de-
liverinc four lectures there. The encomi-
ums on these lectures and the artistic illus
trations in New York and elsewhere are
very high
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-02
Concerning Forfeited Lands.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-Secretary Noble
has directed the commissioner general of
the land Office to publish notices in papers
circulated in the vicinity of lands forfeited
by the recent railroad land forfeiture act,
requiring all persons holding contracts for
the purchase of such lands from railroad
companies to indicate at local land offices,
within sixty days, tho particular lands
which they intend to purchase under the
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-02

BosroN. April 3.--The will of Lawrence
Barrett beaueathes to his wife all furni-
ture, pictures, clothes, plate, china, jewelry,
wines and household stores and all the rest
of the property in trust to their three
daughters.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-02
COL. OLEARY VICTORIOUS.
He Defeats j. II. Boardman for City At
tOrney Of Anaconda.

tOrney of Anaconda.
ANACONDA, April 1.-The democratic pri-
maries were held to-day. There was sharp
fighting in all the wards. the contest being
over the city attorneyship. j. II. Board
man, the present city attorney, is candi-
date for denomination. He is we'll known
as lawyer throughout the state. His op-
ponent is Col. Thomas O'Leary, an old
veteran and popular with the Irish, citizens.
He has been resident of the city only
little more tnan year. Col. O'Leary
carried three out of the four wards by ma
iorities of ninety-eight. twenty and ITO,
respectively. The term is two years and
the office is worth about $4,000 year.
The city convention will meet April 8.
There will probably be no opposition to the
nomination of Alderman ShovIin for mayor.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-02
Tho Late DIR. Gray.

ElL1sroN, April Especial The re-
mains of DIR. Gray, who died at Hamilton,
will probably be tnken to his late home IN
Toronto for interment. Deceased WIS
about % years of age and a graduate with
honors of Trinity medical school. Toronto.
At the time of his death he was a member
in good standing Of the A. q. U. w.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-02
Wiley woo.ston Coming.

BUTTE, April 1.-lSpecial. Geo. +.
Woolston left for Helena this afternoon in
obedience to IN order from Judge Hunt to
appear and show cause why he should not
be punished for contempt of court. MIR.
Woolston talked too freely Of what could
have been done in that court if he had been
represented by ADLER counsel
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-02

N.B.-Finest Watch rep air.
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 J
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Continued ON Second Page.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-04

IL HIS address on Memorial day, MAJOR
Mckinley, of oppressive tariff fame made
remarkable statement when he said that the
country was TO be congratulated that the az
eregate cost of the pension roll and interest on
the public debt would be no greater in 1892 than
in 1867. The way he figures is this; In 1867
the pension roll two years after the end of the
war cost 800 9S6, 900, while the interest account
amounted to S143 7s1 ,OOO-a total OF
s1G4. 156. OOO For 1892 Mr. Mckinley estimates
the cost of pensions at 5000, 900 (Which is
believed to be at least s25, 900, 900 toolow) and
the interest charge at $4,000 OO-a total OF
S162 100000.
Thus it is seen that while the people are
being taxed less for the interest on the public
debt than they were twenty-five years ago they
are taxed proportionately higher 10 give pen
sions to every imaginary claimant and make
pension agents rich; and this keeping up of
war taxes over quarter Of century
after the war is ended Major Nc
Kinley calls a subject of cougratulation.
But nothing else was to be expected from
man who openly advocates the theory that
the more people are taxed the richer they
are
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-04
sixty-Eisht Years Old. But Cured.

Mrs Patience Van Devanter. OF Waterford
Loudoun county. Va, mother of Rev. j. \. Van
Devanter, of Fort Defiance. Va, under date of
June /, 1891, writes: am sixty-eight years old
| have suffered sixteen years with most dis
body. I could obtain no relief from the usual
medicinal remedies. After the physicians had
tried in vain to give me relief tried the Chase
City Chloride Calcium, and after using It only
three months | was entirely cured OF the DIS
had a most beneficial effect on my general
health, some of my friends who had not seen
me for few months stating that now .ap-
peared to be ten years younger than before
using the water.
Prominent physicians of New York city write
that this water is just the water that the medi-
cal profession and suffering humanity have long
wanted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-04

NEW York has in recent years taken the
place formerly occupied by Massachusetts, as
an Innovation in social and political matters. A
serious discussion is now in progress in the
former State as to whether law shall not be
passed making voting compulsory. Such q
law would certainly prove to be impractical
bic. and would therefore only be a dead letter
on the statute book. If public sentiment will
not influence man to exercise his right OF
suffrage it is hardly probable that formal
law will make a deeper impression upon him
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-04
surplus Revenue.
philadelphia Record

favorite argument for the Mckinley tariff
was that it would greatly diminish the sur
plus revenues by obstructing imports of for
eign goods. Yet the official figures show that
decline in revenues from customs is but q
little more than $4,000. 900. Notwithstanding
the loss of about $4,000, 600 of revenue from
sugar in the last two months. This shows
how far of were the Mckinley tarifT-mongers
in their reckoning. The imports of many
foreign commodities have increased in spite
of the new tariff distractions, while the
American people have paid and are continu-
ing to pay the heavily increased taxes upon
them That ia all.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-04
DEATHS.

BIILEY.-Died. at the residence Of his
parents, No 1926 west Main street., little
Joseph beloved son Of 9oege 24b theresa
Funeral from ST. Mary's German Catholic
church at Q A. 81. TODAY, June (, 1891, FRIENDS
and acquaintance are invited TO attend.
LACY.-Died, June 3D.. at 1910 a. NJ, at the
street. CHESTER d. LACY. infant, son OF D., A.
and Cora L. Lacy; aged two and half months.
Funeral will take place at the above residence
THIS Thursday AFTERNOON, June 4th AT .
o'clock.
GRANT.-Died. June ?, 1891. at the residence
OF her SON William T. Grant, 1907 williamsburg
avenue. Mrs. ELIZABETH 5. GRANT, IN the
sixty-ffth wear Of her age.
Blessed are the pure IN heart, Tor they snail
aea God -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-04
Few York Lunatics and Paupers.
New York SUM

IlNtN F1TIIIsI
The annual reports of the New York state
Board of Charities contain evidence that large
numbers of lunatics and paupers have been
shipped to the United States year after year
from the British Isles. Germany. Austria and
other European countries by local authorities
and charitable organizations. A few OF these
undesirable immigrants have been sent back
year after year TO the countries from which
they came. and yet the business of shipping
them to our ports has been carried on with
out cessation. The adoption of the new sys;
TEN, by which such persons are prohibited
from even landing here, will doubtless teach
the British. German and Austrian economists
that il is a waste Of money 70 ship them here
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-04

HoS. GGoRoE d. WISE in an interview in
Washington expressed the confident belief
that Virginia will be decidedly for Cleveland
at the next Democratic nominating conven-
ton. Mr.. Wise is a shrewd and able politi-
clan and knows of what he speaks Moreover
he, no doubt, read the interview published by
The T1MFs some weeks ago with representa-
tive Democrats throughout the State. and
saw from them that the Virginia Democracy
were largely for the ex-President against the
field.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-04
NEWS SUMMARY.

Forecast for Virginia; Showers; cooler. FOR
North Carlonina: Fair; stationary temperature
Alumni Association of St Peters school met.
The State debt commissions Adjourned
Forged bonds of the State are said to be in e1is-
tence.
VIRGINIA.
Two freight trains collided on the James River
branch of the Chesapeake and Ohio road near
Holden Siding yesterday.--The Appomattox
Commandery of Knights Templsrs elected Off
GERS at Petersburg Tuesday night.-Charles
Davis, of Petersburg, met with painful acct
dent yesterday-The Petersburg Grays pa
raded Tuesday in their new costumes.-Mr. f..
II. Short and Miss A. c. Tucker were married in
Petersburg yesterday.-W William Taylor, the
fugitive murderer from Lynchburg, has been
saptured at Amelia Courthouse.-J.W W. AIRING
ton, Of Lynchbure, was injured by train yes
terday-J. n Ryker, of the LynchbITg signal
,fice, has been superseded.
NEW YoRY.
The annual convention of Masons of New
York is in session in New York Ecity.-The
funeral Of Henry Blakely took place yesterday.
At recent meeting of the directors Of the
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company it
was decided to call special meeting for July6th
for the purpose of increasing the capital stock.
GENERAL
Efforts are being made 10 build branch road
on the Wilmington and nroad.-Captain
Thomas w. Mason, of Northampton, n. c., will
deliver an address on the character and services
Of jefferson Davis at Morganton on June
18th. 1t IS believed that the new
system of taxation in North Carolina
will greatly increase the taxable values.-
The Connecticut Supreme Court yesterday de-
cided in favor of the Democrat in the guberna-
torial contest.-The Commercial-Advertise
and the Continent twill onsoidate.--Warner
Miller starts to-day for the Pacific coast.--It
is probable that New York will be connected by
tunnel with Long Island City.-The Court Of
Appeals affirmed the judgment CT the lower
courts in the case of James Lyle against
the elevated railway for $4,000 A mon
ument TO the Confederate dead was I'M
yelled at Jackson, Miss. yesterday.
murderer at Charlotte made an unsuccessful
attempt to break Jail yesterday.---ProfesSo
GeorgeT Winston was yesterday elected presi-
dent OF the University Of North Carollna.--It
isrumored that the editor Of the Progressive
Farmer, of Raleigh, will resign,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-04
Physicians Baffied-A Most Aggravated case

Physicians Bafied-A Most Aggra'a'eo O"'''
A lady, the wife Of one of the most pr9mi1aent
citizens of Rockingham county Va under u"IS
of Nav 81 1891. writes: ! got few bottles OF
your Chloride Calcium water from Your agent
at Harrisonburg on my faith in the certlncate OF
Rev Mr. Raiiey Of Kentucky. have used tnls
water with such good results that i am greatly
encouraged TO believe that there IS aremedy Ior
my ailments, which have baffled the sklll OF the
most prominent physicians Of this country, anu
believe that you have found that remedy Nine
lisa most notable case. Eighteen years ago L
was suffering with Inflammation. and the attend
ing physician used some Application that made
me so sore from head TO foot that | could nOt
bear to be touched for three days, and from that
day to this have had internal rlslngS, when
have been very distressing, and which at last
undermined my health to an alarming extent.
The best physicians said that they could 90
nothing for me, and it was only question OF
time as to my death The virulent sores IN the
bowels az last so affected my digestion that
could retain nothing on my stomach. After q
few DAYS use OF the Chloride Calcium water,
am able 10 eat the simpler articles Of diet with
out inconvenience, and as this waterls doubtless
healing the terrible sores | hope by It's longer
use to be entirely cured by the seemingly almost
miraculous virtues Of this water.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-04

The juryman who had the boldness TO ques-
ton the Prince of Wales so closely In the bac-
carat trial has made himself. for the time be-
ing. one of the most famous persons in Eng
land. The fact that few unimportant words
addressed in loud but firm tone to the heir
apparent should have conferred so much
celebrity shows that the monarchy is still re-
garded with respect and awe in England-at
least outside of its jury boxes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-04
A Remarkable Cure.
uLcERArED SORE THROAT.

Mr.. W H. :Pettus. clerk Of Banner w. r..
Chase City. Va. under date OF May q 1871.
writes. / had suffered for some time xh
very severe and stubborn case Of ulccra'el .0re.
throat. / tried the usual remedies without
effect. I commenced the use OF the Chloride
Calcium Water, using II as a gargle and drink.
ING in. Relief was prompt and permanent The
other members of my family who used the same
medicinal remedies as | did, but had no, used
the water mp TO that time failed 70 secure re
lief There are three now using the Chloride
Calcium and will, am confident, be cured
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-04
The other Side.
ROANOKE. Va Inn

ROANOKE, VA, June 3, 1871.
Editor RICHMOND TIMES.
The Roanoke special published by your
paper this morning contained tissue of false
rumors go far as relates 10 corruption in the
city council or among cOunciimen. / learn
that it emanated from an irresponsible source.
Holding you, of course, entirely blameless m
the matter, personally request that you will
publish this telegram in justice to Roanoke.
HERBERT j. BROWNE.
Editor the Roanoke Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-04
A VOICE FROM KENTUCKY.

A Bad Case of Eczema OF Long Standing Cured
by the Use of Chase City Chloride Calcium
Water.
Chase en- Miner0l Water ana Den0lnlo,
Company. CHASE Gu. Va:
CONFERENCE.-The is 10 certify thai mg ,.,
nine Years old was terribly afflicted VIII
eczema for FIVE years. and that durn. thattre
his sufierings were very severe. A. crf'a.n ,.a.
The disease that he had 10 crawl Ou Boz. land.
and knees. and his condition was indeed ia
tressing After trying various remehc. Bog VAN
/ ordered a case OF Chase CITY Cioride Da.em
disease we're caused TO disappear, and c0nsdr
the cure a perfect and permanent one ass he
cure was effected nearly a year ago. and there
are now no symptoms whatever of the disease
% MATTHEW WAKEFIELD
Duyling Green Ky, March 6, 1890.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-04

1T is a gratifying fact to observe that the
shipments of American cattle abroad show
steady increase. The number of American
cattle thus disposed of amounted in 1889 TO
$ss,0Oo,oO0. against sai .ooo 900 in the precsd-
ing year. OF this number at least OF per cent.
were shipped 10 Great Britain and Ireland.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-04
.--ema Cured With One-Half Case.

Mr.. w. +. Borden. a business man OF oxford
n. G.. writes under date of November q, 1880:
Dear Sir. [ have used about half Of the
case of Chase City Water sent me and now all
trace Of an eczema from which ! have suffered
for two years has disappeared. There IS nothing
i'm flesh and sleep 100 per cent better heartily
recommend the water to all suffering from the
same cause, and thank you sincerely for recon-
mending IL to me.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-04
nuow % Cure All skin Diseases. :"

SIMPLY apply "Swaynes Ointment" No IN
ternal medicine required. Cures letter, eczema
itch. all eruptions on the face, hands, nose, DC
leaving the skin clear white. and healthy. ITS
great healing and curative powers are possessed
wbno other remedy. Ask your druggist Tor
SWayne's Ointment