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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-03
THE FORUM FOR APRIL.

In his article on ''The Fate of the Elec-
ton bill,' in the April Forum, Senator
Hoar declares tina the republican party, if
it should permanently abandon that meas
ure, would turn its back on the essential
principle that has made republicanism
what it is, and he vigorously scores those
northern business men who, he says, by re-
fusing adherence to the party, have played
into the hands of opponents of honest
money. DIR. W. s. Rainsford, in a note
worthy study of the causes of increasing
poverty in our great cities, places foremos st
among these the unwillingness of the poor
to help themselves; and asserts that the
inside force that shall compel them to do
so must be the Christian church. Roger
@. Mills thinks that the recent census is as
untrustworthy as if it had announced that
q certain proportion of our people had red
eyes and blue hair; and gives figures in sup
port Of his view. Prof. Goodwin
Smith makes the Birchall murder a
text for a discussion on the relations be-
tween religion and morality. DR.. Gatchell.
of the University of Michigan, exposes the
methods of so-called ''mind-readers,' and
shows that the only honest feats of tho
kind are performed by muscle-reading,
which he explains at length. Prof. New
comb, perhaps the most distinguished of
our astronomers. tells Of the early disad-
vantages under which he labored, and how,
in spite of them, he rose to his present emf
hence. He gives, in the course of his mar
rative, interesting glimpses of rural life in
the British provinces half a century ago
w, II. Mallock shows how the dream of the
universal federation of labor rests on a
f~allacy. Other articles in the number are
on "Railway Passenger Rates." by Prof. A.
Il. Hadley. who shows, among other things,
WHY the Hungarian Zone SYSTEM can
never be adopted here; "The Flood Plains
of Rivers by W. j. MCGEE, who explains
how our cities are concentrated on those
most dangerous parts of our territory; and
MADAME de Stael," by w. L. II. Lecky,
the distinguished English historian.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-03
Col. McCutcheon's Retirement.

The many friends of Col. I. d. Nc
Cutcheon will regret to learn that owing to
ill health he has been compelled to resign
the attorneyship of the Montana Central
railway, and that he contemplates remov-
ing to the coast in the hope of deriving
benefit from a change of climate. In the
nine years he has resided here Col. Nc
Cutcheon has held an enviable position at
the bar, and if he decides to leave Helena
he will nave the best wishes of hosts of
friends, in and out of the pro f~ession, for
his success in any field where he may locate.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-03
THE KLE1NsCHM1Dr CENSUS.

The supporters of Mr.. Murphy must
not be over-confident. The republican
machine is thoroughly organized and is
working on a system. Probably with
an eye to this springs contest, the pres
ent republican nominee for mayor, as
long ago as last May, sent to each of
the census enumerators a letter Of
which the following Is a copy:
Dear Sir: You have been appointed as
one of the census enumerators, II in that
capacity you can be of important service to
the republican county committee of Lewis
and Clarke county in gaining the informa-
ton. while enumerating the citizens, as to
their political complexion. Being a mem
Der Of our party, we have a right to ask
your kind and hearty cooperation in fur
nishing us privately and in confidence the
political complexion of every voter in your
district. In other words, when enumerat-
ing, ascertain if the party is democratic,
independent or republican, and so desig-
nate, and at an early date furnish me with
such a list for the use of the county COM
mittee. Should, however, the work of list
ing the complexion of all the voters be too
much Of a task, we hope that you will at
least give US the republicans in your dis
trict. Relying pom your loyalty to the
party and the object that we have in view,
and your kind and hearty cooperation, l
I'm, respectfully yours,
T. II. KLEINscHM1DT, Chairman.
OF course a great many republicans
disapprove of such methods in politics.
but in the hands of skillful manipula-
tors like the Hon. William Sims, secre-
tary of the republican central commit
tee, a complete census of the voters of
the town is of great advantage to Mr..
Kleinschmidt's canvass, and Mr.. Muir
phys friends should recognize that fact
and act ACCORDINGLY.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-03

SHEEP IN COLORADO.

Colorado sheep men have a good thing
and they know it. Within recent years
the ranch cattle business has been
steadily declining, and the liberated
capital has been largely invested in
sheep, so that now, it is said, the state
can boast of larger fiocks than any other
western state or territory except Utah.
The reasons for the investment are not
far to seek. No class of live stock is
more naturally adapted to Colorado.
Loss from exposure ranges from three
to fifteen per cent, or an average Of
only about five per cent. The depreda-
tions of wild animals are responsible for
an average loss OF less than two per
cent. Even these figures, low though
they are from a Montana point of view,
are steadily decreasing every year, as
state bounties thin the ranks of wild
animals, and as improved methods of
handling, an increased supply of feed,
and better shelter lessen the possibili
ties OF loss.
For several years the wool market has
been IN a more or less depressed condi-
ton, and the Colorado men have suffered
along with other sections of the coun-
try. 1t is even probable that the net
price realized by the grower for his WOO.
has barely equalled the cost of produc-
ton. But, on the other hand, the loca,
supply of mutton has hitherto failed tc
keep pace with the demand, and, as ,
consequence, excellent prices have beer
realized. Denver, Pueblo, mountain
towns and mining camps can consume
for many years to come all the muttor
that the grower can spare from hi
fiocks. The resultant advantages to tn,
sheep man are many. He no
only commands a ready and prof
liable market, but saves the cos
of freight.to distant markets. He III
proves his flock right along, for the loci
market consumes his aged sheep an
feeble lambs, and only the best of tn
bunch is left. The favorable aeman
for mutton has resulted, OF course, in
change of methods. The sheep for Coll
RADIO is one that will come up to I'll
highest standard in it's wool produ'
and Mt the same time sell we'll in IL
local meat markets. Most of the shee
men have, consequently, invested large
in Downs, or mutton rams, or larg
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-03

bodied Merinos, and the day Of the
single breed Of Merinos and improved
Mexicans will soon be over The ex-
perience Of Colorado will some day 20
tho experience Of Montana, AZ the tide
Of immigration swells into Il state, and
the development Of many and varied in
dustries builds up large centers OF pop
ulation within our boundaries, the
sheep raisers OF Montana will have al
most at their doors a local market that
will add immensely to their personal
profits and help to build up the general
wealth and prosperity.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-03
Row In u

OMAHA, April 2.-Jssse Newman, a colored
policeman, went into a chop house to-day
in company with other negroes and ordered
dinner. The proprietor refused to serve
them. Newman attempted TO arrest the
proprietor. Walters came to the rescue
and Newman drew a revolver and fired. the
shot painfully wounding James ONeil.
One Of the employees of the house. hit an
officer with u c%leayer, probably fatally in
turing him. Several other people were
slightly bruised and cut. The proprietor
of the house and several employees were ar
rested. 80
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-03

REMEMBER to-morrow's election for
school trustees. Many excellent names
are before the people from which to
choose. Pick out tho men, and women,
in whose Judgment, capacity and bust
ness qualifications you have confidence.
Don't vote for a candidate to obllge this
or that friend, if your Judgment tells
you another person best meets the re
quirements. And, above all, keep poll
tics out Of sight as you value the future
Of our schools.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-03
Oppose Harvest Excurions.

The question of whether the so-called
home-seekers' excursions to western points
shall be revived this year ia just now agi-
tating the managers and the passenger
agents of western roads. There is a differ
ence of opinion as to the ACCESSIBILITY of
continuing these excursions, which in the
past nave invariably had the effect of de-
moralizing rates through a wide territory.
The majority of the roads are widely op-
posed to them OH the ground that they are
detrimental to the regular business of the
lines adopting them, but the proposition
has been made to inaugurate a series of five
home seekers excursions for the seasons of
1891, beginning about May Is, and the mat
ter to be considered at the April meetings
of the Western Passenger and Transmits
sonri associations,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-03

WHAT do the members of the Build
ers' and Manufacturers exchange think
of f~ourth-class bookbinders who nego-
tiated for .'scab" labor? When they be-
gin an investigation Of this subject
there are some interesting documents
for their consideration.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-03

If o did not register yesterday you
will be sorry to-day, but it won't do you
much good. If truly penitent for your
sin Of omission, rustic for Murphy from
now until the polls close, and see if you
cannot win ever some weakened and
wavering brother to the right.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-03

WE are pleased to note that the
fourth-class bookbinder identifies him
self under that classification. He is thus
fulfilling the s%criptural injunction not to
think more highly OF himself than he
ought to think.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-03

THERE was q horrible rumor on the
street yesterday that a member Of the
Builders and Manufactured exchange
was detected wearing a pair Of British
socks instead Of the product Of the Hell
ena knitting factory. Let the culprit
be severely dealt with.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-03

LET not that high official of the
Builders and Manufacturers exchange
who smokes Key West cigars imagine
that his crime is concealed. Nemesis is
camping on the trail of this enemy of
home industries.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-03

Tn is a square choice between govern
by the people, of the people and
for the people, and government by a
party, of a party and for a party.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-03

LIKE other people who talk buster
ingly, the Italians won't fight. They
are not of the stuff that the old Romans
were made.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-03
Prevented a Rate War.

What promised to become an interesting
rate war was nipped in the bud Saturday
last by Chairman Finley, of the Western
Passenger association. The Rock Island
on behalf of its Albert Lea line demanded
authority to make a $13 rate, st. raufio
Kansas City, to meet alleged manipulations
by the Chicago, St. Pau & Kansas City
road. A me citing of lines in interest was
called and the Rock Island showed a num-
Der of tickets of the Kansas City issue which
they had bought for $l3, the regular rate
being $14.2o.. Chairman Finley ,paralyzed
the meeting by showing a number of the
same issue of tickets which his agents had
bought for $3.50. The Kansas City repre-
sentative had to acknowledge the corn, but
protested the tickets must have been issued
by mistake. He agreed to clear the market
by April 6. This entirely disposes of any
cut rates in the western passenger business.
Tariff rates were never better maintained
than at present.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-03

JOHN T. MURPHY is pledged to but
one thing to give the people of this
town a clean, honest and ~business-like
administration of the cit government.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-03
Automatic Brakes.

The Engineering News publishes the fol-
lowing statement of the progress made in
the equipment of freight cars with autonl-
attic oouplers of the type adopted by the
Master Car-Builders' association and with
automatic air brakes: Railroad companies
controlling over $1,000 miles of road and
over 100000 freight cars report that they
have adopted the policy of applying au-
tomato couplers OF the Master Car builders
type to new freight cars and over $1,000
cars were equipped on January l. 1891.
Concerning the application Of automatic
brakes railway companies controlling 81 ,91b
miles of railway and 69S,375 cars report the
adoption of the policy of %equipping new
freight cars with automatic brakes and
about 1900 cars were equipped January l,
1891. Besides the companies included in
these totals, a great number of companies
nave begun the use of the couplers and
brakes, but have not vet adopted a definite
policy with regard to them.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-03
HELENA. MONT. APRIL 3. | SOL

eW-Montanians abroad will always find THE
DAILY INDEPENDENT on file at their fayorite
hotels: Fifth Avenue and Metropolitan, New
York; West, Minneapolis: Baldwin and Palace,
San Franchises; MoDermott, Butte; Leland Hotel.
Springfield. III.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-03
WE
Indian DepredationS Claims.

All persons who have lost property ON account
of Indian depredntions since July I, 1868. with a
view to the adjudication and payment for tho
same are invited to call npon or correspond with
BURTON d REECE,
Attorness ut Law,
~ Power Block, Helena, Mont.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-03
Gould Playing Union Pacific.

5E NONAN 50
Tho Union Pacific combination with the
Missouri Pacific is making no end of trouble
for the Chicago lines. Heretofore repre-
sentatives of st. Louis lines have practi-
cally been jeered ont OF court whenever
they appeared at the traffic meetings at
Chicago. Mr.. Gould had nc sooner taken
oontrol Of the Union Pacific than he began
to bend everything towards q harmonious
working between the two great systems.
Whatever the Union Pacific could deliver
to the Missouri Pacific was given to 1T, and
vice versa. the Missouri Pacific plays n
the hands of its northern ally. MIR. Gould's
Chicago connection is the Wabash. but II is
apparent to everyone that he is not play
ing Wabash just at present. Union
Pacific, Missouri Pacific and Richmond
Terminal occupy his attention at this time,
The Chicago lines have suddenly ceased
jeering at st. Louis and the st. Louis rail
road system. In the place of jeers they are
now violently enraged at the Gould manage
ment, which has in this matter OF sugar
freights and in many other ways completely
outwitted them and is taking the traffic
away from them.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-03
Col. McCatchesn Resigns.

Col. McC atcheou Resigns
]. d. McCutcheon, who has been the at
torney for the Montana Central railway ever
aihoe il has been completed to Helena, has
resigned that position. The colonel goes
to the sound in q day or W for rest and re-
cuperation, and to look over the country.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-03
THE WORLD ON n b
Montana Central Afairs-GenerAl News Oi
the Railways.

Montana Central Afalrs-Gensrai News Of
the Railways.
The Montana Central contemplate a
number Of repairs and b~etternsnta this
year. All the ties between Helena and
Great Falls will be replaced BY new opss,
the work having already started. 10 do
this 10000 or 100000 nav tiea will be re-
quired. A big force 10 now and haa been
employed Ill winter getting them out on
the line Of the road between Bsrnice and
Woodyille. The same section 10 furnishing
the ties for part OF the Great Northern ex-
tension. Ono improvement which will DO
greatly appreciated by tho Helena public
will be the lighting of the station BY cleo
tricisy. just 40 soon as the Helena Electric
Lighting and Powsr company get into
their new quarters near ths depot. Next
winter the station will be steam heated by
the same company. Some little liking up
will also be done at the depot this season,
hut none Of any great consequences, az the
general feeling among railroad officials is
that another twelve months will see 4 union
depot in course of construction in Helena.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-03
40 PER CENT WITHIN The LAST II MONTHS.

We still have two or three lots for sale at $500.
Also several at$6OO and $3.50. Ithese lots are not
sold very shortly their price will be advanced to
conform with the prices at which other lots in that
addition are now sold.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-03
! Take a Walk Through
EaSter|y Addition

and see the number Of dwellings now in course Of
erection therein. You will then not be surprised
to learn that the price of lots in that addition has
advanced an average of
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-02
Sanitarium Well.

At the commencement of last week tn,
magnetic we'll had been sunk TO deptl
OF 800 feet and the drillers had been al
work 41S hours.
The 23d was occupied In drilling TWEEN
ty-five feet through shale.
The next day the same kind OF rock was
found and again twenty-five feet were
drilled.
On the Goth, small progress was made,
on account of the hardness of the rock,
and but twelve feet were added to the
length Of the well, of which two feet was
through shale, and ten feet through extra
hard white limestone.
But seven feet OF white limestone was
pierced on the 26th, owing to the unusual
hardness Of tho rock. A light vein Of
flowing water was discovered.
On the 9th tho progress was slow, on
account OF the unusual hardness of the
rock, and but six feet of white limestone
and two feet of grey limestone was drilled
through in "a hours.
During the last day OF the week, the
2Sth, the progress made consisted in
piercing only five feet Of hard grey lime
stone. Six hours time was lost through
the illness OF one Of the workmen.
Total depth drilled to end of last week,
was sand 80 feet, boulders feet, grey
limestone Is feet, shale 1861 feet, white
limestone 1921 feet. Total Ala feet. Time
564 hours.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-02
Remarkable Wreck.

The disaster to the propeller Oswe-
gatchie and tow last week Is one OF the
most remarkable that has occurred on the
lakes, owing to tho fact that not a
human life was lost.
The tow left here all lumber laden last
week. The Oswegatchie's cargo belong
ed to the Carroll Brothers, Erie; that OF
the Potter to Bristrick, of Detroit, and
that of the Goodell to Grape & Smith,
Detroit.
When on Saginaw Bay one of the
barges and the schooner McBrier broke
loose. The propeller turned back and
sailed for this port, but becoming dis
abled had to cast loose the remaining
barge. When near Sturgeon, Point the
propeller was abandoned and the crew
taken off by passing steamer. She had
then several feet Of water in her, and her
fires were put out by the water. A very
heavy sea was running. The schooner
sailed to this port, arriving safely with
her cargo. The two barges became
water-logged, but the crews were saved.
The Potter drifted ashore near Point Aux
Barques, and the Goodell went on the
Canadian shore.
The propeller was found day or SO af-
ter she had been deserted, and was then
standing upright, part Of her for a
length Of some twenty feet projecting out
Of the water, while the stern was some
100 feet below the surface. Her engines
and boiler weighed down the stern and
the lumber in her hold kept the bow out
Of water. She probably remained in her
unnatural position until her deck beams
gave way, and she is probably on the
bottom Of Lake Huron by this time.
The Oswegatchie was of $50 tons bur.
den was built in 1867, and was owned
by f. c. Recor, of st. Clair. The Good.
ell belonged to T. j. Fitzgerald, Of Port
Huron was Of 224 tons, and was built
in 1864. The Potter was built In 1868
was OF 800 tons burden, and owned by
A. Smith, OF Algonac.
The three vessels left this port with
800 900 feet of lumber on board, which Is
q total loss.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-02
Exports.

Notwithstanding the lateness Of the
season, there cleared from the Alpe-
ma custom house thirteen steamers and
vessels with cargoes of lumber, during
last week. Where the cargoes were con-
signed to and their number, was as fol-
lows:
To Cleveland, o., six cargoes, contain
ing 2,140, 900 feet Of lumber; to Detroit,
Mich, four cargoes, containing 1,175,00O
feet Of lumber; to Erie, Pa, two cargoes
containing 100000 feet of lumber; to
Sandusky, o., one cargo Of $4,000 feet
of lumber.
Total shipment OF lumber during the
week amounted to 4,040, 900 feet.
The cargoes of three of the vessels did
not reach the ports intended, and are float
ing about on Lake Huron waters.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-02
Hand Painted Paintings,

Size 20x44, with elegant gold lea
frame that dealers are selling for s.
or Sc. We also offer new style Of
Steel Engraving, size of frame 24x29
we will give you your choice of any Of
these paintings free Of charge by pur'
chasing $40 worth of goods from us
If you want something new in pict.
ures we would call your attention tC
our Pastel pictures, they are hand
crayon, and designs are beautiful, the
frames are silver and white, and gold
and white, size of frame 20x40. They
are well worth SO. If you will pur-
chase $40 worth of goods from us we
will give you one of them FREE.
Our stock is complete in all de-
partmepts. Come and see us. We
know we can do you good. We mean
every word we advertise and always
advertise coDscientiously, that oul
patrons may have confidence and oul
word carry conviction to the minds
of our readers. Come, see for your
self. Our prices throughout oul
stock are way, way, way down.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-02
Broom Maker Company.

James Reilly and company appeared at
the Opera House Monday night In the
musical comedy, 1.-THE Broom Maker"
to large and delighted audience. Mr..
Reilly and company rank with the best
as agreeable entertainers. lie Is an ar
list, fine singer, and all his supporters
were highly commendable. May Tenn
pleton, Us Gretchen" and j. X. Ber-
nard as Jerry Barry" soon became
favorites with the audience, the former
by her sweet singing, and the latter with
his comicalities. The two children, Lu-
retta Healey and Robert Reilly, were i'm
mense.
The comedy is entertaining from be-
ginning to end, and every one present
was well pleased.