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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-09
Teaching a Girl to Swim.

In deep water, under the care of nn ex-
perienced person, young girl may be
taught to swim in much shorter time than
by praoticing in shallow streams, rays a
good authority in the August Ladies' Homo
Journal. rope can be fastened around
ner breast in such mannor that 1t will
neither Eighteen nor unloose, and II cour-
ageous enough, she can, thus prepared,
plunge In head first. Tho toncher will show
her tho y, oper way to use tho arms,
and, finding herself protected by tho rope,
she will feel more faith in the eSertion
made. The aid of the hand, il however, far
better than this, as it can bo ralinquished
insansibly. The best method Of teaching
ON this plan IL for good swimmer to carry
the learner in thu arms into the water un-
til breast high, laying her noHrly fiat upon
il, and supporting her by plncinR one hand
under the chest, at the same titno giving
Instructions as to the plorer motion
Of hands, arms and feet. In a few days
the hand mny be gradually withdrawn. and
the girl swimmer able to do without IT.
| There are ever so many "don'ts" about
swimming. Unlike Punch's they. begin
after the aot IL signed. sealed and de!,y-
cred, and you are fair swimmer. The
most important p!eoe Of negative advice 's'
Don't ever loso your presenoe ct mind.
With that You are mistre ss OF the Situation,
and, other things not overwhelmingly
against you, you can reach land again.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-09
TALK FOR PARTY AND STATE.
Kansas Republicans Reply to the State
ments of the Alliance People.

Kansas Republicans Reply to the State
ments of the Alliance People.
TOPEKA, Kan, Sept. 9.-The committee
appointed at the recent meeting of the re-
publican league clubs of Kansas to draft an
address to srefute the alleged ISLANDERS
against the state by the advocates of the
peoples party gave it's report to the public
to-day. Itis a carefully prepared statement
of the progress made by the state, and it is
optimistic in the extreme. Members Of the
COMMITTEES declare that the crime of being
state OF borrowers they will neither at
tempt Ju. palliate nor deny. From tile
platform of the republican league thfs
sentence is quoted: 'Our debt stands for
our Investments, and not for our losses.
They represent our enterprise and not our
misfortune; our prosperity, not our
poverty. They will be paid to the last
penny in the legal currency of the country,
not coin clipped, not dollar depre-
ciated.''
Reference is made to the enormous crops
raised IN Kansas this year. and the estl-
mate made that $104, 600 will represent
thenet result of the years work. Some OF
this profit" says the report, will be added
to our permanent capital, but most OF il
will be employed in liquidating indebted
ness. Kansas is marvellous in its history,
matchless in its resources and magnificent
in its achievements, and the party that ma
lipns the state and dishonors itself is al
ready struck with the blight of DEATH"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-09
The Work OF Women.

CHICAGO, Sept. 8.-The board Of lady
managers of the worlds fair to-day ap-
pointed committee TO select examples of
specially notable and brilliant achievements
of women to be made separate display in
the womans building. This display will
range from literature and art to cookery.
It was announced that portion of the
money set apart for the foreign advertising
would probably be made available for the
use of the ladies in sending agents abroad
to work in the interest of the woman's de-
partment.
Behind closed doors the board considered
circular letters that had been sent out from
time to time in connection with the Queen
Isabella association. Mrs. Wilkins intro
duced resolution, which carried, that
lady managers who assisted OF encouraged
the sending out Of literature derogatory TO
the board should be expelled from the
board, and tho state sending her be re-
quested to remove her from all connection
with the board, The ladies will adjourn
tomorrow.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-09
The Men With Whom the Decision
of the Davis Will was Left
Cannot Agree.
They Ask to Be Discharged, But
the Judge Refuses to Grant
Their Request.
Extra PrecnutiOn Taken to Guard Them
From the Curious What the Case
Has Already Cost

BUTTE, Sept. s.-[Special. Friday even
ing at five o'clock the jury in the Davis will
case retired to deliberate on verdict, and
it is still out. This morning Judge
Mediation sent for the jury and asked as to
the prospects of arriving at verdict. An
answer was made that an agreement
seemed impossible, and at two O'Clock this
afternoon the jury asked to be discharged,
saying it was useless to remain out any
longer, as no verdict could be arrived at.
The judge orderd the jury back and said a
verdict must be found, but gave instruc-
tions that hereafter the members of the
jury might retire at 10 instead of IL O'Clock
at night. "..... a..
Many reports OF attempted bribery Of
bailitfs and efforts to reach the jury being
afloat, extra bailiffs have been added to
those already in charge, and no visitors are
permitted to 20 near the jury room. Re-
porters are especially prohibited in the
order of exclusion, and are debarred from
even going on the same floor on which the
jury room is located. It is estimated that
the rial of the case has already cost fully
$12O.OO0.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-09
KILLED OVER A DOLLAR.

The Terrible Crime of Brutal Husband
at Topeka, Kansas.
TOPEKA, Sept. 8.-This morning Gustave
Burger shot and instantly killed his wife
and then committed suicide. The couple
had been quarreling since Saturday over
some rent money paid to them. The wife
asked her husband for dollar to buy some
clothing for one of her children, whereupon
the husband threatened to kill her. She
ran from the dining room to the porch and
he followed, shooting her through the
back. The murderer is native of Ger
MANY, and has lived here about six years.
The couple had been divorced and were re-
married about year ago,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-09
HELD FOR THE GRAND JURY.
Result of the Preliminary Examination
in the Mcdonald -Odair Case.

Result of tho Preliminary Examination
in the Mcdonald -Odair Case.
ANACONDA, Sept. 8.-LSpecial. l-The pre-
liminary examination Of Bryant Mcdonald,
charged with the murder of Lee Odair, was
held to-day before Judge OLeary. Hugh
Duffy, of Deer Lodge. appeared as the pris-
oner's counsel. According to the ante
mortem statament of Odair, which was put
in evidence, it looks like cold
blooded murder, or the next thing to
it. Odair said that Mcdonald began
the quarrel. They went outside the saloon
and struck each other in the face. Then
they cinched and had their arms around
each other, face to face. Odair said he
made no threats of shooting Mcdonald or
otherwise injuring him. He had no revol-
yer on his person. The first he knew Nc
Donald had drawn his gun and was firing
into his side. None of the witnesses sworn
to-day saw Mcdonald when he began the
firing, although several of them ran out Of
the saloon at the first shot, and saw him
fire the other three shots. Mcdonald was
held for the grand jury.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-09
THE PENROsE HEARING.

Tee Defense Endeavoring to Impeach the
Testimony of q Number of Witnesses.
BUTTE. Sept. 8.-[Special. 1.-The prelim-
mary hearing of Deeney. Hickey and Kelly,
accused of the murder of w. j. Penrose,
was resumed to-day. Eight witnesses were
examined and the defense resorted entirely
to efforts to impeach the testimony of wit
nesses for the prosecution. All the ques-
tions asked were with view of impeaoh-
ing the testimony of Mrs. Hennessey and
Dan O'Donnell. Several witnesses testified
that at the hour Mrs. Hennessey alleges
she saw man pick up a mask near her
house, Kelly and Deeney were at work in
the Acquisition mine. Tomorrow an at
tempt will be made to impeach the testi-
mony of Joy, who swore he saw Hickey in
the rear of a store on East Park street on
the night CT the murder. The defense say
the examination will close about the Goth.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-09
The Charges Were True

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 6.-The result of the
investigation by the committee on lunacy
of the state board Of charity gro ss charges
of mismanagement made against the man
acement of the state insane hospital at
Harrisburg, have been made public. They
find the charges of mismanagement
and cruelty substantially true. Patients
we're assaulted by attendants, involving
ser ious bodily harm, and although the facts
were known to the first assistant physician
and superintendent they failed to dismiss
the attendants or notify the committee.
The committee recommends the selection
Of a new medical superintendent and first
assistant physician, and the prompt re-
moval of all attendants guilty OF cruelty.
The recommendations are approved by the
Governor,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-09
JONES WRITES A LETTER.
Tho Independent Candidate In New York
Warns MIR. Cleveland.

Warns MIR. Cleveland.
BMoHAMpToN, N. v, Sept. 8.-The Hus-
bandman to-day contains an open letter
from Lieutenant Governor Jones TO ex-
President Cleveland saying. In part: ut 10
understood that you are candidate for the
presidential nomination. This renders 1t
not only proper. but incumbent upon you to
take all honorable means TO protect your
interests and prevent your friends from
complicating you in alliances which must
result In your injury. Your friends are
taking an active interest in our state Cant
pnign. and freely using it in their support OF
Mr.. Flower. Your strength as a presi-
Dental candidate lies in yoar popularity
with the masses, the wage workers, tollers
and producers, the large majority of the
people Of this country, and they are not in
sympnthy with the classes of people whom
Flower represents. The movement nlong
the line. manifesting itself in alliances,
leagues and various combinations and Or
Rnnizations, as we'll as in the free express
sion of the people in their dnily talk is 2
protest against the aggressive power OF
wealth, now accomplishing its purpose by
the free use of money in debauchlnR the
political morals of the people,"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-09
MRS. WOOLDRIDGE'S CASE.
The Hearing to Take Place To-day Before
Judge Hunt

The Hearing to Take Place To-day Before
Judge Hunt
Mrs. Catherine Woodbridge, who was ar
rested on Monday as she was about to
leave town, will have a hearing before
Judge Hunt, of the district court, today,
on the complaints preferred by John w.
Thompson. of disposing of her property to
defraud her creditors and intending to
leave the state. The case SO far is a civil
one, though it will depend upon the evil
dence whether or not it will develop in to q
criminal one. Mrs. Wooldridge's debt to
Mr.. Thomps on is for $3.50 rent for the up
per part of the Penn block. and for other
amounts which have como into his possess
SION by assignment or otherwise. Mr..
Thompson says when he rented the Penn
block premises to Mrs. Woodbridge she put
in the lease a stipulation that the furniture
on the premises should be seoutity for
the rent. Later on he asoertained
that the Cruise savings bank had loaned
$2,500 on the same furniture, taking chat
tel mortgage for security. 1t is further
charged that Mrs. Woodbridge was disposing
of some of this mortgaged property. Mrs:
Woodbridge had been unable to secure bail
up to last night.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-09
1T BLEW GREAT GUNS.

Fearful Storm Destroying Much Property
Or Nova Scotia.
HALIFAX, Sept. 8.-A fearful southeast
erly gallo prevailed in this region last night.
The storm ragged with terrible violence
from 10 O'Clock until midnight. 1t must
have been disastrous to shipping on tho
coast as several good sized vessels and a
number of small craft were dashed to
pieces in this harbor, snd other damage
was done. Half of the 1ntercolonial rail-
way bridge across the harbor ut the nal-
rows has Disappeared. and the grain safe at
tho Inter GO onial elevator was carried away
bv a fierce wind. Trees and fences were
lsveled in the city and large amount OF
damage done.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-09
HI, Punishment Came Swiftly.

SHREVEPORT, La, Sept. s.-News was re-
ceived here to-day of horrible outrage
committed on the person Of young lady
school teacher near Arcadia. A few days
days ago the young lady started home, two
miles distant, and in lonely place on the
road was set upon by a burly negro, who
dragged her into the woods near by, tied
her to a tree, and kept her there for two
days. When a searching party found her
there on the evening of the second day, she
told them her story, telling them to hide
near by, as the negro would soon return.
In short time the negro appeared and
was captul ed. He was fearfully tortured.
being skinned alive and cut to pieces, and
his body left to the buzzards.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-09
FIGHT TO A FINISH.
Idaho Psnitentiary OfaciaIs Provide
Amusement for the COnyiots.

lu8nO F0nILOnUATy VWCSols AsUssu0
Amusement for the COnyiots.
BOISE, Ida, Sept. S.-Reports Of bloody
fight to finish at the state psnitentisry,
came to light in this oity to-day. An ex-
traordinary event occurred five weeks ago
last Sunday. Boxing has been permitted
by the warden for months and eliminated
In finish fight between Convicts McCrenry
and Dunlap. In which the latter was whip
nod. The preliminaries were ar
ranged by Warden Mack and his
guards. The prisoners were allowed
to bst money and articles which they manu-
fscturs on the result. and on the day. OF the
fight were present en- lnasse. Guard Ale1. M
erts, was bottle holder for the combatants.
All the officials of the prison were present.
The fight was particularly savage one,
convict Dunlap being pounded until GOV,
cred with blood aad almost unable to stand
whom his second Ia guard threw up the
sponge. News of tho affair has caused
sensation and there is q clamor for an in
vestigation.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-09
Races at Sheepshend Bay.

NAC0H NJ SHoopehctSa ss"ys
SuEEpsHEAD BAY, Sept. 8.--Weather clear;
track fast.
Futurity course, about three-fourths OF
rnile-St. Charles won, King Stock second,
Tormenter third. Time, LILO l-5.
Mile-Balleyhoo won, Santa Anna second,
Saunterer third. Time 1:42 1-5.
Mile and quarter-Pessara won, Fort
Chester second, Latosca third. Time, 1892
Mile and ee-eights-Longford won,
Abi second, Kenwood third. Time, 1924 l-b.
Seven furlongs- Monarch won, St.
Flarian second, Bashford third. Time,
1:29 2-5.
Futurity constellation won, Laughing
Water second, Schuylkill third. Time l:2o.
Handicap sweepstakes mile and quarter
Snowfall won, Carroll second, Foxford
third. Time, 2:18.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-09
CHEATED AT CARDS.

One Italian Killed and Another Fatally
Wounded at n Card Table.
New York, Sept. Sin the course OF an
alteration over game of cards IN the
Italian quarter, last night, James Ross, an
Italian, was shot and instantly killed, and
his brother, George, lies in critical con-
dition. Two brothers, John and Nicoli
Bolero, were accused of cheating. Words
led to blows and one of the Boleros drew a
revolver and shot the Ross brothers. One
of the Boleros has been captured and the
police are searching tor the other.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-09
An Ohio Crime Q.

LIMA, o., Sept s.-This morning, while
James Lewis and Tom johnson were run
ming threshing machine, Lewis cut john
son on the hand. Although he asserted it
was an accident. johnson struck him q
terrible blow. Lewis fell directly under
the cylinder and was drawn into the ma
chine, his head and body being ground to a
pulp. Frank Lewis, his brother, made a
dash with pitchfork, which he plunged
into Johnson's bowels. killing him almost
instantly. Lewis has been arrested.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-09
Fitzgerald Sat Upon Again.

NEW York. Sept. s.--The municipal conn
Gil of the Irish National League of New
York met tonight and adopted resolutions
repudiating the action of President Fitz.
gerald, of the Irish National League OF
America, in issuing call tor natlonal
con yention in Chicago on October ?, on the
ground that the basis of representation as
Stated IN the call is in direct conflict with
the league constitution, and the proposed
change from Philadelphia to Chicago of the
meeting place is an unauthorized and un-
warranted action on the part of the league
president and executive committee.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-09
STRAIGHT BRIDGE WINS.
Result of An Exciting Contest in the Gar
den City.

Result of An Exciting Contest in the Gar
den City.
M1ssou1A, Sept. s.-[special. 1.-The cleo
tion today on the bridge and sewers has
been an exciting one. The main fight has
been on the question of site for the new
bridge. Early in the day both sides got to
work. Teams and vehicles of all descrip-
tions were put to use to carrv voters to the
polls. At the close nearly the full vote of
the city had been polled, and it.was evident
that the majority would be small on the
site question. One thousand and eight
ballots were cast for the bonds. and the
vote was nearly unanimous. The new
sight or straight bridge won the day by
seyenty-seven majority.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-09
Rad Men In Council.

CLEVELAND, o., Sept. S.-The great council
of the Improved Order of Red Men began
it's fifty fifth annual session here this morn
ing. c.
nelly showed the total membership Of the
order i'll the country to be 10S, ,444. 4 gain OF
10, 600 during the past year. The financial
statement shows the total wealth of the or
der to be 81, ,260034. The Order OF Pooa-
hontas reports l9i councils WIN memner-
shin of II ,16S, an increase for the year OF p
u
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-09
BROKE THE RECORD.

A, A. Zimmerman Sets the Mark for the
Bicycle Riders
HARTFORD, Conn. Sept. Sat the bicycle
races vt Charter Oak park to-day. in the
half mile safety raos for tho national L.. A.
w. championship, A. A. Zimmerman, of the
New York Athletic club, won in 1921 Id,
making the last quarter in 1914 seconds,
breaking the worlds record of 30 40 SEQ
ondn .-
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-09

CLEVELAND, Sept. s.-To-day was
the opening Of the fall meeting OF the
Cleveland Driving Park association. In
the third heet of the 2:19 class Turner was
found guilty Of foul driving, causing Abble
V. to be set to tenth place.
Tvo-year-old stake-Monbars won, Ro-
man diatanced. Time, 2:22s.
2:4O trot-Mollie won, M .rtle r. second,
Exarch third, Beatrice fourth. Patchen
fifth. Best time, 2:24.
2:19 trot-Abbie V. won, Prince M. Sec
ond. Giycera third, Coralloid fourth. Best
time. 2:194.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-09
BASE BALL.

Tho Home Club Mentioned First In tho
Record Here Printed.
ASSOCIATION CLUBS.
Boston 8, St. Louis 2.
Washington 4, Columbus 4; second game.
Washington Z, Columbus 8.
Brooklyn 4, Cincinnati 6.
LEAGUE CLUBS.
Boston 8, Cleveland 6; second game Bos-
ton 3, Cleveland 6.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-09
Fall EartY Eaat.

LEXINGTON, KY, Sent. S.-Ths sastbound
freight on the Kentucky Union railroad was
wrecked at Clay City to-day by the falling
of a bridge over Red river. The engine and
seven cars went down forty feet. Ihomp-
son Hall, the fireman, was killed, and En-
riueer Sinna badly soaldOd.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-09
This Is Salisbury's View.

LONDON, Sept. S.-Lord Salisbury has
written letter to y correspondent in which
the British premier. referring to the privi-
leges which the porto is supposed to have
granted Russia by permitting vessels of her
volunteer feet to pass the Dardanelles,
says: "Russia posaesses no rights at the
passage of the Dardanelles or the Bos-
phorous which are not possessed by the
other powers ALSO"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-09
Shooting for Medals.

CHICAGO, Sept. Sin tho United States
army national shooting tournament this
was the first days firing for medals offered
by the government. The light and wind
wore magnificent. Lieut.. f. B. Ramsay
again led the van. making III points out Of
a possible 200. Corporal Sweinhart, b.
Company Twenty-secon infantry, was a
close second with It's. while Sergt. Rose,
Company A, Eighteenth infantry, had ia:
To-day's shooting was particularly good at
long ranges.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-09
Ersa Fork and Free Grain.

PARIS, Sept. 8.-The Temps. to-day, says
the decree of Germany removing the en-
barge placed upon American pork is verl-
table coup do theatie, astounding the
sgrarian party, who believed in the axiom
that the government would never withdraw
the prohibition. The prcsressists are in
toxicated with their snccess, their lead ng
d.lusion being that free Anne lean FORK
means FREQ grain in the near future, and
"that German American accord will con-
duce 10 Sesults effecting their gene III com
mercial relations. France must watch this
movement The German government hopes
through tho pork concession to ward Oft the
worst effects of the Mckinley bill. ~ is
certain, however, that the negotiation is a
true coup de fortune for the republican
party and for President Harrison's admin
istration.''
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-09
Spread of the Cholera.

PARIS, Sept. S.-Proust announced in the
academy of medicine this evening that the
cholera epedsmic which arose in the east
was nearing Allspe. He thinks the great
danger to Europe lies in the Persian gulf
and believes than the immigration of des-
tituts Russian Jews, 1000 of whom have
gone to Alsupe, will increase the violence
Of the epidemic.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-09
The Distress in Madrid.

LONDON, Sept. S.--The Standards Mos
COW correspondent, commenting ON the de-
mands that come from all quarters for
measures to relieve the distress, says it IL
plain that the distress is greater and more
widespread than was at first supposed and
that the worst ia still to come.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-09
Rnces at Garfield Park.

CHICAGO, Sept. 8.-Traok fast.
Six furlongs-Royal Flush won, Duke OF
Miluitas second, Steve jerome third. Time,
1:l4s.
One mile and seventy yards-Martin Rus
eel won. Falerna second, Cassella third.
Time, 1:5715.
Mile and q quarter-Bob L. won, Bonnie
Byrd second, Ida Peokwin third. Time.
2:11.
second, Longlight third. Time. 1:4215.
Eleven sixteenths of a mile-Addie won.
Minnie L. second, Golman third. lime,
1:O71a.
six furlongs-Fan King won. Maud Sec
ond, One Dime third. Time, 1:l415.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-09
To Stop Emigration.

BuDA PEsrH, Sept. s.-The government
has issued circular to the effect that tho
postal bureau will, in the future, refuse to
deliver yrospectus or other documents sent
out by emigration agencies. The govern
ment will also take other measures to sup
press these agencles. The action in this
particular form is part of . general scheme
to arrest emigration.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-09
Rai,roudlnp Across tho Caucasus.

RailrOndinH Across the Caucasus.
Work on the Trans Caucasian railroad Is
progressing satisfactorily. The contingent
of laborers consists Of $500 soldiers, 900
conviots at hard labor, 800 Siberian exiles,
400 freemen and LOO Cinnamon and Cor
eans. Besides this 1876 Russians and 500
Cinnamon ere employed in the stone works.
T,his army of laborers does not include the
higher officials, such as engineers, archi-
tscts inspectors, etc.