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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-31
KALISPELL.
Squattors in Flathead Valley Filing on
Their Lands-Othsr MatterA

Equatters in Flathead Valley Filing on
Their Lands-Othsr Matters
KAL1spELL, Aug. 30.-[Speoial. loving
to tho fact that four new townships in tho
valley have been put on the market great
many homestead and pre-emptlon filings
are being sent into the land office daily.
Within the past two weeks not less than
one hundred filings have been made by set
tiers upon lands covered by the old Rocov-
itx survey. Most of tl1se people have been
holding their ranches as "squatters' for
Eve or six years. Kalispell is now the
proud and happy possessor of postofice,
postmaster, lock pouch and all. Until re-
Gently the mail was carried from Demers-
vile in an open pouch to this place.
Contractor Riley, Of the Great Northern,
has lust come in from trip to Mccarthy
vile, and reports very rapid progress in
construction work. MIR. Riley is of the
opinion that the whistle of the first loco
motive will be heard in kalispoll long be-
fore snow flies, Az consequence of re-
newal of the faith in the early appearance
of the Great Northern railroad, business of
every kind il picking up rapidly, building
especially verginR almost on boom.
Another attempt was made to run the
Chinese out of town recently, but the un-
dertaking was an entire failure, and re-
suited not only very dissstrously, but igno-
miniously to at least one of the rioters. He
undertook to run out the Celestial who
manages the culinary departments of the
Pioneer hotel, but the proprietress, who is an
old Roman herself, objected. The anti
Chiness man insisted. and the result WAS
that the old Roman foored him with q
right-hander, and as he arose he was met
with left-hander which brought the blood.
This ended the contest.
Otte Ludcrmrn has boon arrested for
selling whisky to Fish Hawk. a Cayuss In
dim. His hearing has been set for tho 4th
of September. by Syndey NJ. Logan, United
States comm issioner. This is the first ar
rest made in the valley for an offense of
this character.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-31
SCENES OF DISORDER.
The Mob Takes Possession of the Streets
of Santiago.

The Mob Takes Possession of the Streets
Of Santiago.
New YORK.. Aug 3o-The Herald's cable
advices dated Valparaiso. Aug. 80, say the
Chanaral regiment of the congressional
army took formal possession of Santiago
tonight, and practically the last act
in the bloody drama OF revo-
luton which has torn Chill to pieces for
the past seven months was closed. The
capital city was in the hands of blood
able to satisfy it's murderous instincts. it
destroyed a vast amount Of property.
As soon MS the news reached Santiago yes
terday of the overwhelming defeat of the
government the troops on the heights of
Paoilla and the fall ofValparaiso, and the
people ons knew Bal%scedas alma ssn,;* power ea
his government their burned the houses
of prominent officials to the ground. The
city was panio-stricken, business suspened
and the people, outside of the mob, kept
close to their houses. The police, fife de-
partment and army was demoralized and
made no attempt to maintain order.
Balmsceda, when he heard of the fall of
Valparaiso. sent for General Baquedano.
commander of the government troops in
Santiago, to meet him. council of war
was held at Valasquez, at which
the situation WAS thoroughly canvassed and
it was decided to surrender the capital.
Baqusdana was given charge of the oity
and authorized to arrange the terms
of surrender. Word was sent Cen
eral Canto that ull the troops in
Santiago had declared adhesion to
the congressional party and that Santiago
was at his diposal, The Chanaral regi-
ment was ordered to proceed to
Santiago to assist the govern.
rnent troops in keeping order and
prepare barracks for 1000 additional troops.
Accompanying the regiment was Senior Al
timirano, who will for the present act as
intendente of the capitol.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-31
FELL FROM THE CAR.
A Pilot an Electric Motor Injured
Early Sunday Morning


Early Sunday Morning.
Fred Smelzen. n pilot on one of the cleo
trio motors running on the line to the
Broadwater, met with painful accident
at two o'clock yesterday morning. When
the last car was returning from the Broad
water hotel, near Kessler's switch. Mr..
Smelzen exchanged places with the conduc-
tor. The trolley became disconnected with
the overhead wire. While leaning over the
rear rail of the car to adjust the trolley to
the oy yerhead wire he became dizzy. lost his
balance and fell to the ground, injuring his
head and right shoulder. He was picked
up and brought to town in very weak CON-
dition, having lost considerable blood. DR..
Haight sewed up the cuts in his head and
bandaged the shoulder, the olavical and
soapula being broken. Mr.. Smelzen was
resting easy in his room in the Woodbridge
house on Main street yesterday. He is
Young man who has been in tho employ of
the company for some time, Owing to Mr..
Smelzen's temperate habits aud excellent
physique his physician says he will rapidly
mend,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-31
The Plummers Make Settlement.

NEW YORK, Aug. 3O.-A settlement of the
affairs of John F. Plummer has been eff
fccted. His creditors and those of his
brother, Albert T.. Plummer, have fully dis
charged them from all claims, retaining,
however, all claims against VIM. s. Oar
ling, of the firm. The settlement was due
in part to the belief of the creditors that
Darling disposed of the greater part of the
aaaets Of the firm aud also in consequence
of the concession of certain claims against
the assigned estate.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-31
Astorm ON the Jersey Coast.

AsHBURY PARK. N. j., Aug. 3O.--A severe
northeast storm is raging along the New
Jersey coast tonight. Much damage is be-
ing done. The surf is running twslve and
fifteen feet high Several bad cuts have
been made in Ocean Grove beach. AT
Long Branch the bath houses were under
mined and arc toprline over, and the fish
house Of William Van Dyke. at the foot of
North Bath avenue, Long Branch, was en-
tirely undermined.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-31
LUCKY FOUR-LEAvED CLOVER.
A Young WOman's Clever Acknowled
ment of a Wedding Invitation.

A Young WOman's Clever Acknowledge
ment of a Wedding Invitation.
Quite romantic little incident is related
in Burlington, VT, in connection with Har-
~ lie Grand Cannon's marriage. As was
told in all the papers at the time, the young
couple went at once to his fathers beautiful
place in Burlington and gave grand DIM
ner to the prominent residents of that city,
including Senator Edmunds and his daugh-
ter. ex- Minister and Mrs. Phelps, DIR. and
Mrs. Seward Webb, and others equally we'll
known. Now, there is in the post Office in
official position there for some years.
OF course, she has seen good deal of the
Cannons, and. as she is both pretty and
agreeable, she made good impression on
them. But judge of her surprise when the
great sr.arriage FEAST came off to find that
she was one of the guests hidden to it. She
had no wedding garment, and. as her salary
must support herself and her mother, she
could not afford one. So she thought she
would acknowledge the invitation by a
wedding gift.
Neither Was she so foolish as to imagine
that anything she could buy with her slen-
der purse would be suitable for the occa-
sion. So she conceived an original idea.
She went out hunting four-leaved clovers.
She found exactly twenty-four large and
perfect ones. She tied these in two
punches with dainty white ribbon, and,
inclosinR them in white box with lit
tie original verse be6tting the occasion,
sent them to the dinner instead of going in
person.
II was neat and pretty thing to do and
young LeGrand Cannon, as we'll as his wife,
were delighted. They wrote her a note of
thanks as they were starting on their we'd
ding trip. and Mr.. LeGrand Cannon, the
elder, who usually holds himself quite
above such folks went and called upon
the young lady, and before he left he
told her that if anything happened to make
her lose her position at the post Office he
would use his influence to get her better
one. Who says there is no luck in four
leaved clover?-Boston Beacon.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-31
The SITUATION IN CHILL,
The Congressional Party Is Now
in Full Possession of
Santiago.
And all Reports Agree That
Balmaceda Got a Bad
Whipping.
Brown and From tho Friends Of
the Two Factions.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3O.-A dispatch dated
Valparaiso, August 20, has been received at
the navy department from Rear Admiral
Brown. It says: "rhe insurgents have
possession of the city of Valparaiso, taken
yesterday morning after a very sanguinary
engagement The government had tho ad-
vantage Of good position, but bad general
ship. The troops we're disaffectsd. The
insurgent ships were not present. The
forts were not engaged. The Almirante
Lynch and three second class torpedo boats
were captured. The foreign admirals de-
manded guarantee in protecting the lives
and property or foreign subjects. have a
hundred men at the consulate. Many
refugees are aboard. The provisional pres
ident is here"
The following dispatch was received this
afternoon by Montt. one of the congress
sional envoys: "Iquique, August 80. The
junta of the congressional government is
en- route for Santiago to-day. Errazuriz.' -
The dispatch from Admiral Brown to the
navy department was the only information
received hero to-day by the government
officials OF the situation in Chill. Nothing
further has been heard from the consul al
Valparaiso since his dispatch announcing
the surrender of that city to the insurgents
nor has anything been received from Min
lister Eean at Santiago. 1t is believed by the
officials of the state department, nothwith
standing the dispatches to the contrary
that Santiago is still in the hands of Bal
maceda. They base this opinion on thu
fact that the department has not been in
formed by Egan of its capture. They say
he would certainly have notified the depart
ment that the city had been surrendered
as there is no interference with the cable
line via Buenos Ayres so far as the depart
ment knows.
1t is reliably reported that the Chilia1
minister received word to-day that Balma
csda is still in possession Of Santiago, ant
has not fled. The only news received here
by the envoys of the congressional party
besides the dispatch from lquique. was I
message from Lima. stating that Santiago
was in the hands OF the congressional party
and that they had established a temporary
authority looking to the safety of person.
and property, and that Balmaceda's where
abouts were unknown.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-31
Judge Schofisld Dead,

WARREN, Pa, Aug. 30.-Judge G.. w.
Sohofeld died this morning of heart dis
ease, aged N. He WAS a member of the
3Sth, 39th, 10th. 4lst, AID and 43d con-
gresses, register Of the treasury under Pres
ldsnt Hayes. and was appointed judge of
the court of claims by President Garfield,
retiring last July.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-31
Rad Ltloxe Notea.

RED LODGE, Aug 3o.-lSpecial.l THE
farmers appreciate the fine weather they are
now having. as grain cutting has actively
commenced.
Rev. George Searls, pastor of the Congre-
gational church, preached his farewell ser
mon to-day. He has received call from
Cooperstown, N. d.
Miss Mary Matteson. Of Grass Lake.
Michigan, arrived ON Saturday. She has
been engaged as one of the teachers of the
city schools for the ensuing term.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-31
The Treaty Not Rejected.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 3O.-It is stated on
good authority that the reported rejection
by the government of Venzuela of the re-
oiprocity treaty with the United States il
incorrect. The treaty was not rejected but
the government sent it back. nsking that it
be modified for the reason that the conces-
sions contemplated would decrease the ma
tional revenues 80 per cent. The Venezuelan
government is willing to ooncede half that
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-31
A slater to President rilmor.

SAN FRANolsco, Aug. 30.-Mrs Julia Fill
more Harris. the last survivor Of eight
brothers and sisters, ono of whom was Mil
lard Fillmore, the thirteenth president Of
the United States. died tonight at the res
denoe of her son, Charles Harris, IN this
city, aged 70.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-31
Solved.

"What is n skeleton2 Can you tell me,
childreu?" asked reader of the Drawer of
his Sunday school olass.
The infant class looked troubled. Their
ideas on the subject were of the most vague
description, and. they seemed to think,
hardly worth mentioning. The question
passed down the class, almost to tho worry
foot, meeting only blank look or shake
of the head, until at last the smallest tot of
all ventured reply: "Poathe, mith, it ith
n man without any meat on it."-Asrper's
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-31
Accident to An Excursion Train.

CHICAGO. Aug. 8o.-This morning coal
train on the New York, Lake Erie u West.
ern road, was in collision with an excur-
sion train on the Baltimore a. Ohio at Lodi,
containing twenty eight passengers was
thrown from the track, being totally de-
moliahed. -Four people were painfully in
jured. Tbs others escaped with bad
shaking up.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-31
A Pacific Attitude Suggested.

PARIS AuR. 31.-The servian government
has communicated with M. Ribot, the
French foreign minister, regarding the
Portes diplomatic Intervention between
Bulgaria and Servia. The Pofte had pro-
tested against servia massing troops, os-
tenslbly for maneuvers, on the Bulgarian
frontiers. II Is reported that Ribot nd
vised Seryia to adopt d pacific attitude and
TO refrain from any ot1ensive demonstra-
tion against Bulgaria.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-31
BSk1in and Paris Re,oices,

LONDON. Aug. 30.-The BerllL correspond
ent of the Times says the British man-of-
war Espieple consented to carry Balmaoe-
war had declined u tempting offer to per-
form the same service. The press of both
Berlin and Paris rejoices at the fall of Bal
maceda.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-31
The News Via Paris.

PARIS, Aug. 3O.-The agents of the Chilian
congressional party have received an official
dispatch from Paris saying the congress
sional party is in control of the capital and
Balmaoeda fled Friday night resigning in
favor of Gen. Dauquedano.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-31
To Escape the Tariffs.

PARIS Aug. 3O.-The journal of the cham
Der of commerce states that the Belgian
government will declare Antwerp and
other Belgian ports free ports aiming to
make Belgium the warehouse of Europe.
Many French and other European firms
would not hesitate to transfer their bus
mess to Belgium in order to escape the bur-
dens of the protective tariffs.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-31
The Austrian Empress Going Crazy.

PARIS, Aug. 30.-A dispatch from Vienna
says the Austrian empress shows symptoms
of insanity. She is very eccentric, among
other things desiring bizarre costumes in
which 10 appear in public. Medical ex-
perts called by the emperor pronounced the
case grave one, being associated wi tn
hereditary malady.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-31
Judge Galbraith's Daughter Married.

DILLON. Aug. 30.-[Speoinl. Miss Ma
tilda Galbraith was married to Nathan
tpaulding. tho Rev. s. d. Hooker ofliciat-
ing. The bride is the daughter of Hon.
Thomas J. Galbraitb, judge of tho Fifth
judicial district. and during her years so
journ has become very popular in social
circles. Mr.. Spauldlng is a rising young
attorney OF Albany. N. Y. The wedding
was very private, only members of the fam
lily and q few intimate friends being pres
ent. The Groomsmen wers j. Comely Gal
braith, brother of the bride. and Loren r..
Jones. The bridesmaids were Miss Nan
Gslbraith and Miss Grace Lamont. Mr..
and Mrs. Spaulding will reside in Albany.
New York.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-31
The Chief of tho Gang ESCAPED,

DE Soro, Miss, Aug. 30--Marshal Wilkes
and deputies, who followed the notorious
Bob Simms and his gang of Illicit distillers
and muraersrs from Alabama, early this
morning captured eight OF the gang near
here. Simms himself evaded capture.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-31
IA Me. "Dorangem.n. of Ep,taphs."

"What's in name2" quoth Gentle Will;
and sure enough, what isf
A gentleman was passing along Park
avenue. New York, and noticing fine
building which was new to him, IN
quired Of neighborinR policeman what IL
was.
That" replied the intelligent officer,
with the pride of conscious superiority, .is
the Prisbytarian Thayologioal Thsystsr."-
HArpsy's.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-31
Buslness Of the Ranks.

BosToN. Aug, a0.Clearings of tho banks
of sixty cities in the United States and
Canada last week were $9t5, 2S5, 900, II de-
crense of so per oent. from tho correspond
ing week of last year.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-31
Col. ThoA. X. Bonner.

Tyler, Texas, Aug. 3o.--Col. Thos. II.
Bonner, senior member of the banking
house Of Bonner X Bonner and one OF the
rcocivcrs OF the International d. Great
Northern railway, died here this afternoon.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-31
Three Days md Nights in the hiIls.

Three Days and Nights In the Hi11s.
RED LODGE, Aug. Especial. AS a
Mr.. Potter. of Churohville N. Y. and Mr..
Lakin, of this city were returning from the
National park over the mountains they lost
the trail about eight miles from here and
were unable to make their way to Red
Lodge until Friday morning. They we're
compelled to leave their horses and walk to
the city after spending three days and
nights in the mountains.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-31
Ex-Congresamnn scott sinking.

ERIE, Pa, Aug. 30.-Ex- Congressman
William l.. Scott is said to be rapidly sink
ine. His physicians have decided to take
him to Newport to- morrow.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-31
The water Failed and tho Fire Ragged.

TNe WAt"r FHtIsu ana WIG TTro NHKeU
WINNEMucoA, New, Aug. W.-Firs origin
atsd in the lower part of town this after
noon and spread with great rapidity. The
water works failed, everv building in the
tho line of the fire was destroyed, moulding
stores newspaper office and gas works. The
losses aggregate 5000
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-31
Heavy Fire Loss

NArRoNA. Pa. Aug. 30.-The bicarbonate
department of the Pennsy lvania Salt COM
pany WAS destroyed by fire this morning.
Loss $lOO,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-31
A Bic Stake to Play For,

MrssouLA, Aug. 30.-[Special. ARTICLES
of agreement were signed to-day for q
series of ball games, best two in three. be-
tween the Missoula and the Philipsburg
teams. The stake is $1,000.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-31
Tho Last RAN on the Barker Branch.

Tho Last Rail on the Barker Branch.
GREAT FALLS, Aug. 30.-[Speoial. The
last rail on the Barker branch railroad was
laid Saturday evening. Trains will be
running regularly into the camp in few
days.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-31
: WANTS a Plnce to Hide His Shin.

Wants Place to Hide His Ship.
BERLIN, Aue, 30.-The commander of the
Chilian orniser President Pinto has asked
the German authorities for permission to
dock his vessel at kiel.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-31
Letting Him Have His Own Way.

The following incident occurred in a log
school house in Chester county, Pa, nearly
q century ago:
Small Boy Ienrning to spell)--"C-o-w."
Teacher IAN lrishman l-"Phat does that
spell?'
Small Boy-"I don't know"
TeRcher-"Coo."
Small Boy-"Coo."
'ieaoher-"Don't say coo; say coo."
Small Boy-"Coo."
Teacher-"Don't say 600 my way; say
COO your own way" ."-HarpSr's.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-26
NEW BAPTIST PASTOR INSTALLED.

large congregation attended the recognition services"
at the Riverside Baptist Church. Ninety secondst and
Amsterdsm-ave, last night, when the Rev James A
Francis the pastor Of the church, received 1.-THE right
hand OF fellowship" The Rev. Richard Hartley, paspr
Of the Hope Baptist Church. presided The Rev. Wxtei
NJ Walker pastor Of the Central Baptist Church, de-
liyered the invocation The Rev. w. c. Biting, pastor
Of Morris Baptist Church. delivered the prayer
the Rev. Donald D. MacIurin, pastor OF the Baps
Church of the Epiphany, the sermon The Rev w. T.
Biting made the charge TO the church, and the Rev Dr.
Edward Judson pastor of Memorial Baptist Church.
the charge to the pastor The Rev. l. NJ. Haldeman.
pastor the First Baptist Church. offered the prayer Of
recognition and the Rev NJ. r. Demmins pastor Of the
Bowdoln Square Baptist Church Of Boston, extended ths
right hand OF fellowship" Mr. Francis pronounced tAe
benedlcton. A reception followed the exercises
Mr. Francis is about twenty.seven years old and has
established reputation earnest and eloquent pulpH
orator and nno Bible scholar He called nom
Peterborough, N. H. The Riverside Baptist Church
about twelve years Old has congregation Of about ~
members new church building and is In prosperous
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-26

River is three-fourths Of mile wide, and every.
thing is under water The track has been carried
away and the buildings are gone all the result Of
q wall OF water six feet high, that rolled down
the stream yesterday and irreeisbly carried every
General Superintendent Sullivan are both on the
scene directing the operations of large force of
repair men. The big truss bridge at Cherokee
was swept out of the way, and with 1t went 400
feet of treetle on which the company's track APP
preached the Sioux River. As far as is known
In Chicago about so miles Of the Illinois Centrals
tracks are blocked or out Of sight
Omaha, June rs lSpeciaD-Tbe wheat crop was
greatly damaged by the storm which swept over
this State this morning Reports from the interior
show the wheat to be down badly while corn
cannot he cultivated, owing TO the wet fields.
washouts occurred on all the railroads in the
State Fears are entertained that the crops are
damaged worse than is now known.