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The Helena independent., 1891-11-18

robbery of honest industry. The supreme
question before the people is financial re-
form. The two great parties have evidently
sounded truce and, as III the past, this
question will be regarded as neutral ground
between them. In this crisis it is the duty
of every true member of the alliance to
stand firmly by our principles and to de-
mand of all aspirants for our suffrages an
unequivocal definition of their position on
this great principle.
Polk said the growth of the organization
was very encouraging. The recommends
tion was made that H conference be had
with the Reform Press association to dis
cuss the most available means Of dissemin-
ating reform literature. A powerful aux
lliary force in the service of reform litera-
ture is found in a we'll regulated lecture
system. The demand for speakers is 80
great that it is impossible to supply it. The
speaker closed with remarks upon the nom
political alliance. He said the organiza-
tion must be kept free from entanglemsnts
with any party. 1T would utterly fail iii
it's high purposes if degraded into mere
party machine, manipulated by designing
men. When it shall fail to elevate it's mem
bership above the arrogant domination of
party mandate the hour for decay, disso-
luton, death, will have come"
The Helena independent., 1891-11-18

per cent, from 1870 to 1880, only nine per
cent This aggregate wealth OF the country
increased from 1870 to 1880 over 45 per cent.
The crops OF 1884 bronght lass than two per
cent more than crops in 1866. The crops Of
ls67, though less than half ~ large ms those
q 1887, brought $79b00.000 more.
Vwo-thirda 0s the conntry's wealth is not
asseHsed for taxation. Yet the farmer
possessing only 22 per cent, rnys 30
ter cent. OF the taxes. With modcrn
facllitiea Of transportation and improved
machinery. the farmer finds himself COM
PEELED to sell produce MT prices barely cover
ing cost. Farm mortRagea are frightfully
large. In Iowa the mortgage indebtedness
is $l04 per capita in Kansas, $1G5; in Illi-
nois, 500, and everywhere the farmer is
oyerburdened with debt. Therefore the
farmer is now appealing to the supreme
tribunal Of public opinion. and asks a just
decision through the ballot box,
Polk then took up the demands of the
farmers, ON which he spoke at great length.
The snbtreasury idea. he said, has grown
until it Ia tho sentiment of tho order in
thirty-four states. The constitution de-
clares that congress- shall have the power to
regulate commerce. among Others. Money.
transportation and tho transmission OF i'll
telligence are essential elements in COM
merce. Does congress- regulate these? Or
Qanizsd capital has demanded of congress
and obtained control Of the volume of the
currency. This has resulted in the fear
ful augmentation OF n centralized
money power, to the impoverishment and
The Helena independent., 1891-11-18
The Rail Teienhon. Patent

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17.-To day the United
States patent Office issued a patent to Emile
Berliner, assignee to the Bell Telephone
company. for Il combined telegraph and
telephone which has been pending in the
office since June 1, 1877. 1t is understood
that the Bell company believes this patent
covers the features necessary to the praoti-
cal use of the telephones. The inventors
do not take that view of the patent. They
think that when Bells Basic patent expires
in March, 1898, that they will be able to
produce n practical tolepone that will not
infringe OH Berliner's patent, The issue Of
Commissioner Simons and possibly the last
which it will be necessary to take to praoti-
cally dispose of the long existing tangle
Of telephone litigation in the patent office.
The Helena independent., 1891-11-18
Give Of Their Abundance.

ST. PETERsBuRd, Nov. 17--Reports from
the famine stricken districts of the empire
continue to show the despair and suffering
entailed upon the poorer classes by the
scarcity of food. The government is doing
everything within its power to help the
sufferers. As already stated the czar made u
addition to turning over the sums of money
presented to him upon the occasion of his
silver wedding. The czarina, too, has given
freely and other members of the imperial
family have helped to swell the fund for
the relief of the poor. The soldiers OF the
Odessa garrison have voluntarily asked
that the daily bread rations issued to them
be reduced one-third for the benefit of the
starving people in the famine stricken dis
tricts. he sacrifice for the starving is
general among all classes and often takes
novel FORMS
The Helena independent., 1891-11-18
VIII Go After the Paper.

VIENNA, Nov. 17.--In the lower house oi
tho reichstae to-day several questions were
asked by members regarding the panic
which prevailed on the bourse Saturday
last and as to the course the government
proposed to follow in connection with
stories circulated regarding the emperora
alleged utterances on the political outlook
in Europe which, as reported by the
Iageblatt, on Saturday, led to the panic.
Count Won laafe, prime minister, replied
that the matter had been placed III the
hands Of tho public prosecutor and that
official was taking preliminary steps TO
prosecute the authors OF the alarming re.
ports which had such a bad effect upon the
bOurse.
The Helena independent., 1891-11-18
Episcopal Congress.

WASHINGTON, Nov. IL. - The Episcopal
congress convened here to-day. Services
were held at Epiphany church. which was
crowded. Communion was held, Rt. Rev.
Phillip Brooks, bishop of MASSACHUSETTS,,
delivering the communion address. At the
conclusion of the religious exercises, ex-.
Senator Edmunds, presiding officer, de-
livered an address in which it was stated
MANY important topics were to be discussed
that tho cause OF religion would be ad-
vanced thereby. Memorial services we're
held. the secretary. Rev, Wilder, delivering
an address in memory Of those who have
died since last meeting. In the evening
theism and evolution were discussed and
several papers read.
The Helena independent., 1891-11-18
X. OIL. Adjourn

ToIEDo, Ohio, Nov. 1.-THE knights of
Labor general assembly finally completed
number of matters were discussed. The
committee on legislation recommended
that the general executive board should use
every effort in agitation in favor of the en-
forcement of laws under which, If carried
out. the charter of the New York Central
would be forfeited. 1t was resolved to PEI
tition congress to put finished morocco on
the free list as one means of reaching the
Morocco Manufacturers ust, which, it was
said. had combined to DESTROY the organl-
zation of workingmen in their employ. A
resolution was passed sustaining Powderly
in all his dealings with the order and
"against the unwalrantea attacks of Fred
Turner, of Philadelphia.
The Helena independent., 1891-11-18
ANOTHER DIsAPPEARANCE,
Unexplained Absence of #. NJ. Jeffry From
MissOuIa.

Unexplained Absence of II. NJ. Jeffry From
MissOula.
M1ssoULA, Nov. IL Especial. -Abou
the Goth of last month L. M. Jeffry, whose
business is enlarging photographs. left his
horse and buggy at Ferguson's livery stable
and took the train up the Bitter Root val
ley. Mr.. Ferguson understood that he
would be gone but few days, but the horse
and buggy are still in the stable and
nothing has L~sn heard OF Jeffry, which
adds another to the mysterious disappear
ances from this place during the past year.
Mr.. Jeffry is a man of small statue, light
and light moustache.
Charles Oliphant, while carrying coal up
a stairway this afternoon, bursted vari
cose vein, and lost SO much blood that he
had to be taken into Bishop q Warden's
store and physician summoned
The Helena independent., 1891-11-18
W. C. +. U. Officers.

BosroN, Nov. 17.-At to-day's sesaion OF
the w. G. Il. U. Il number Of reports were
listened to. Miss Frances Willard was re-
elected president, receiving 1903 votes out
of 396. Mrs. Mary Woodbridge was elected
recording secretary, Mrs. Caroline IL. Buell..
of Chicago. corresponding secretary, and
Miss Esther Pugh, of Chicago, treasurer.
In the afternoon number of interesting
reports on different varieties of missionary
work were listened to. The Presidents
prize banner was presented to the state OF
Maine. The banner given to the banner
state of the nation of the juvenile associa--
tion went to Iowa.
The Helena independent., 1891-11-18

ST.. PAUL, Nov. ls.--At midnight FIRE
broke out in Griags, Cooper n Cos whole
sale grocery establishment on East Third
street. in the heart of the wholesale dis
triot. The building was soon doomed, and
all efforts OF the tiremen were made to save
adjoining buildings. The lre was not
under control at 1850 a. III. Griges. Cooper
d Co.'s stock, valued ut over $50 900, ia Il
total loss. Fully insured.
The fire also attacked the Wholesale hard
ware building Of Farwoll, Osmun, Kirk Y
CO.. just east Of GrigRs, Cooper Il Co.'s and
" will probably be total loss.
The Helena independent., 1891-11-18

WEST SurER1oR Wis, Nov. IT, The new
steel whaleback vessel No. 1T, was launched
to-day. The III is the largest vessel ever
launched by the American Steel Barge oom-
pany, being 300 feet in length, 3G foot bean
and ~ feet in depth. Yesterday afternoon
the American Steel Barge officials. incud
ing Joseph Colby. Colgate Hoyt, and other
prominent men, accompanied by Captain
McDougall, left for the Pacific coast on n
special train. II is their intention to COM
plete arrangements while there for starting
the town of Everett, ON Puget Sound. A
small branch of tho barge building con-
place.
The Helena independent., 1891-11-18

4 81, nr 4 f1lln
Brazilian Troops Are Marching to
Meet the Forces Of the
: Dictator.
That Young Republic Now In the
Throes Of Rebellion and
Secession.
T +
Iance Of Eonseoa's Censor ChilIan
Grievances Set Forth.

LONDON, Nov. 1.-THE Exchange Tele-
graph company gives publicity to sensa-
tional news from Rio de Janeiro. No ex-
planation ID given as to how the news was
allowed to bo cabled, and as it is known
that the government has taken complete
control Of the cables to-day's dispatches
are not accepted here as certain to be accu-
rate. The Exchange company's advices re-
port complete prostration of the postal SER
vice. 1t is supposed that this refers TO the
general postal service of the republic,
though it may mean that of the capital.
At the same time the government has put a
stop to the transmission Of all press dis
patches by telegraph lines to various cities
OF the country. This step is interpreted as
meaning that opposition to the dictator's q
rule 10 growing in provincial centers. In
Rio de Janeiro it is declared that prauti-
cal state Of siege exists. The city is in the
hands and at the mercy Of the dictator's
soldiers. Most stringent measures have
been adopted to prevent disorder or
organized opposition to the present regime.
II the report proves to be founded on fact,
it would seem clear that q very large ele-
ment in the capital is opposed to the dicta-
torship and is only prevented by tho strong
hand of the military from asserting itself.
As all papers which refused to support the
dictator have been suppressed, the opposi-
tion has no public mouthpiece. News re-
ceived at Rio Janeiro. according to the Ex-
change Telegraph company advices from
the state of Rio Grande do Sui, is of an
important caracter. These dispatches re-
port that the forces of the party OF seces-
sion are already in the field and Warching
to meet the army of the central govern
ment. The armies are not far separated
and a decisive battle may be expected with
in short period. Previous advices declare
the army Of the seceeders to be 10000 in
number. How numerous the dictator's
forces are is not known.
4 The Exchange company's advices also
give sensational news from Para. 1t is as
serted that the principal naval and military
officers stationed in tho state Of Para, after
discussion, decided in favor of declara-
tion Of independence from the Brazilian
union BY that state. This movement in
Para in favor of secession is considered so
formidable at the capital, according to the
Exchange company's dispatch, that it is
believed the government Of the dictator
will be unable to cope with it. With two
of the most Important states of the union
one atsthe extreme south and the other on
the Amazon-in secession, and with threat
ening dissatisfaction in other states, and
with even her capital in state of siege,
the outlook for Fonseca is not particularly
The Helena independent., 1891-11-18
jew Jake's Victims

GREAT FALLS Nov. 11.-[Special. The
men shot by jew Jake are doing as we'll as
can be expected. Joe Lessard is now con-
sidered out of immediate danger by the at
tending physicians, although the bullet has
not yet been found. Marshal Treats con-
dition is more serious, and grave doubts
are entertained for his recovery. A high
fever set in late last night and continued
until this afternoon at two pollock, when it
abated somewhat. No further effort was
made to probe his wound to-day.
The Helena independent., 1891-11-18
The &Su Rate

SAN FnANcIsoo, Nov. Ia. .-.When dis
patch was received yesterday from 81.
Louis, announcing that the transcontinen-
tai association refused to grant n $50 rats
for delegates to the republican convention,
ii held iii San Francisco, which rate had
been guaranteed by the Southern Pacific
company to the COMMITTEES of business men
who had gone to Washington to lay San
FrRncisco's offer before the national COM
mitteees of the respective parties Vice
President Stubbins, of tho Sonthea Pa
citic, said: Our guarantee for $50 Fate
holds poou.H
The Helena independent., 1891-11-18
An Army Of strikers.

PARIS. Nov. 1.-THE miners troubles
continue to spread. The men still remain
ing faithful to their employers are not in
an enviable position. Patrols of strikers
have caused riots and officers have been m
jured. AT Lieven troops are on duty to
preserve order. There are now only loo
miners at work in PAS de Calai. The total
number Of strikers is 81, 400.
The Helena independent., 1891-11-18
l,ust,ed on the Ran, n

GREAT FALLS, Nov. I--lspecial. ]--Robt.
English. awell known ranoher of Kibbey,
was brought in under arrest to- day, charged
with catching range horses and using them
for work. He plead not guilty and his ex-
animation was set for tomorrow before
Judge Race. He will also be prosecuted for
unlawful conversion of property.
The Helena independent., 1891-11-18
Orders ,DecIlnetI.

LONDON, Noy. 1.-THE British merchants
are receiving many Brazilian orders for
machinery, apparatus, etc, for developing
the Brazilian industries; but they have de-
clined all of them at present, fearing a fur
ther fall in the rate Of exchange, although
the Brazilians offer to deposit in tho Bank
of England An ample amount Of paper cur
rency as security.
The Helena independent., 1891-11-18
Tho Hoosler Abroad.

Cry or MExtco, Nov. 17,--Gov. Hovey.
Of Indiana, during his stay here had q
wordy war with q. A. Doueherty, charge
d. affairs Of the United States legation, be-
cause lie imagined lie WAS not receiving
the attention thnt his position as governor
OF Indiana should command. TN the ar
rival hero Of the governors party, MI.
The Helena independent., 1891-11-18
Election Results.

CHR1sTIANA. Nov. 7.-ElectiOns for men,
bers Of the storthing have just been held.
Figures now at hand show large gains for
the radical left which advocates the ap-
po ntment of separate foreign ministers for
sweden and Norway.
The Helena independent., 1891-11-18

Helena's cry is-"We need pay
ROLL Manufacturing is what we
Require" Well. we have insti-
tuted the pioneer Shirt Factory
of Montana. We have an ex-
Iperienced corps Of operators,
who live il houses, eat gro
ceries, patronize meat shops and
bakeries; wear cry goods and
shoes, and we call on landlords,
grocers, butchers, bakers, dry goods
and shoemen, and in fact all who
are interested in Helenas pros
(perity, to have dozen or a half
dozen shirts made, and keep these
operators busy and encourage one
Of the pioneer industries of the
city.
Everybody with the perceptive
abilities of a two-year-old will rec
pgnize the fact that there are two
kinds of clothing business. One is
the noisy and sensational, while
The other is the conservative and
meritorious. One deals in the
Sham and snowy style of the cir
BUS outfit; the other gives thought
to the exact style and satisfaction
of the customer. One will tell how
they sell goods for less than cost,
The other argues on the best quail
ky, and endeavors to persuade the
public that in the genuine is the
satisfaction. One deals. in sidewalk
Eolicitation, button holing the
passer-by, while the other, relying
pm the merit of his goods and the
Forrect principles OF the day,
nakes his general appeal in the
legitimate manner and does the
balance Of his business inside his
ktore
It is sad commentary Oh the
condition of business to think that
thee Chatham street style of business
$ still in vogue in the city Of Hele-
|ha and that it meets with any pat
homage whatever. -
We will this week to dwell on
the merits of some lines of Over
toats--this week in store; and
while we affirm not one is sold at
less than cost, there is not one that
b merchant in the city of Helena
ban or will meet in the prices we
hame.
A LINE OF KERSEYs
In all the run Of mems sizes from
B3 to A., in several shades; but the
Pne on which we build great hopes
b. being rapid sellers is the seal
Prown-one at $15 and one at $18,
Exactly the same quality as the
boods we sold last year at $40 and
pa. We caught a great drive in
|hese goods, and our customers are
i in with it.
LINE OF MELTONS.
Fhe bottle green is a nobby thin6
Rnd we have it in popular price, as
well as the finest grade. We prob
hbly show as many lines as any
|wo houses in the city ana there
|ore it is extremely difficult to come
into our store and ask for anything
IN the regular line and not find a
ull assortment.
We show undoubtedly the finest
line of Overcoats in the city, how
|ver do not confine our attention
p the more costly goods, bat give
Iqual attention to the popular
ines, ranging from $12 to $18.
We only ask comparison OF
3rlces quoted by competitors with
'rices we name. Call on every
'lothier in town, then see what we
,tfer. We don't say: 1--WE do as
veil" but we say, 1--WE do bet
er."
BOYS CLOTHING.
0urpcnhr Eot, Dr,xyc
The Helena independent., 1891-11-18
rnlo Alto. King 81 stal,ion,

STOCKTON, Cal. Nov. 17.--palo Alto will
retire from the turf tomorrow, the king Of
stallions. He made mile today without
skip III 2,0Ss4, He was accompanied by
Running mate. Quarters; First. :3t VI half,
1O311s, three quarters, 1;36i mile, 20SS<.
The Helena independent., 1891-11-18
Frontesl by War,

RJo DE JANE1Ro, Nov. 17.-Fonseca has
issued a decree authorizing a special credit
of 100000 milreis, to be expended for
war material.
The Helena independent., 1891-11-18
pR ESlDENr pOLi1,
Abstract OF His Annual Address Nom
Political Character.

Political Character.
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. E.-~Presiaent Polk
in his address reminded che representa-
tive that upon no body has greater respon
abilities rested than OH this, since the CON
tinental congress of 1776, for their strug-
giles for righta were no more just than this
to-day against inequalities which threaten
10 undermine the liberties or the people.
What are tho alleged grieyancesp From
The Helena independent., 1891-11-18
BOYS CLOTHING.
VERCOATS FOR BOYS.

OVERCOATS FOR BOYS.
We show a nice assortment OF Fur
Trimmed Astrachans, Storm Coats
md Dress Coats, in fact, whatever
Foes to make an assortme ent COM
Flete.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-18

from the government at lower
rate OF interest to meet the legiti-
mate demands of the country. But in
justification of the silent contempt which
characterized the reception Of the measure
assaults, vehement and persistent, have
been made on it's minutest details
instead OF arguments on its
underlying principles. But despite
these assaults, the sub-treasury had grown
four states was united. Government con-
troll OF railroads, President Polk said, is one
OF the essential demands of the alliance, and
also the retention OF the public domain
Tor our own people, also prohibi-
tion Of gambling in futures, also for free
coinage OF silver, also that no class legisla.
tion be enacted, also that United States
senators be elected by popular vote, also
graduated tax on incomes, but the greatest
demand Of all is that the national banking
system be abolished and the peoples money
be issued by the government direct TO the
people. The supreme question Is financial re-
form. The two great parties have evidently
sounded a truce and as In the past this
question Of financial reform win be re-
garded as neutral ground between"
President Polk urged the members 10
stand firm ana demand Of office-seekcrs q
definition of their principles. The organi-
zation, he claimed, was steadily growing
He recommended continuance Of educa-
tlonal work through the press and lecturers.
He closed by urging the ALLAN ce 10 keep
free from party entanglemeuts. 8
UGLY RUMoRs IN THE R.
The air Is thick with rumors tending to
tmplicate certain alliance leaders IN con.
nection with certain combinations and rela-
tions with the National Industrial Union
Company. formerly known as the Union
Cordage Company. The state
agents held meeting 81 this
morning at the Bates house. IL Is witN the
state agents that this alleged scandal has &c
deal, and alliancemen who are here for that
purpose state that they will make
a charge in the next few days which
will create an immense sensation
and shock the alliance from center to cir
cumference. 1t is charged that these agents
were used TO give this company a monopoly
OF the alliance business and rumors connect.
ing certain members with the Louisiana
lottery deal are also afloat