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The Helena independent., 1891-04-13
-FOUR SHOTS AT A TRAMP
Some Very Close Pistol Practice
Which look Place Over
at Wickes.
Holding His Man by the Hair and
Working the Gun
on Him.
Tho Would be Murderer's Escape Cut on
by Winchesters' - A Saloon
Robbed of $500.

WIcKEs, April Especial. This morn
ing man named Grant had an altercati tion
with tramp whose name was not known.
The fracas ended by Grant grabbing the
unknown by the hair and firing four shots
at the back Of his head, two Of them taking
effect. Both balls entered in about the
same portion of his head, coming out
through his mouth. Apparently neither
the spinal column nor brain was injured,
as the man WAS walking about the street
few hours later. After the shooting
Grant went into hotel and changed his
clothing, evidently with intent to escape.
This, however, was impossible, as quite a
posse guarded the hotel with Winchesters.
Sheriff Halford, of Boulder, was notified,
and he promptly sent Deputy Forbes, who
arrested Grant and lodged him in the city
Jail, where he will remain until prelimi-
nary hearing is held and the extent of the
victims injuries are known.
For some time past this town has been
infested with tramps, FOUNDERS and other
Objectionable characters, who have no ade-
quate excuse for sojourning in this vicinity.
Many predatory acts have been committed
within the past few weeks, chiefly attribut-.
able to this floating class. Friday night
Tom Starts saloon was broken into. the
safe blown open and jewelry and cash to
the value of $500 taken from it, with which
the burglars escaped. There is n DISPOSE
tion on the part of the more reputable peo-
pie to have clearing out and measures
will soon be inaugurated to rid the town of
such persons as have no business here.
The Helena independent., 1891-04-13
AN EMPLOYERS COMBINE.
Frisco Builders Organizing to Resist De-
mands of Labor Unions

Frisco Builders Organizing to Resist De-
Mands of Labor Unions.
SAN FRANCISCO. April 12.-Seyenty- five
contractors and builders met yesterday to
consider what action would be taken in re-
gard to the proposed boycott of the trades
unions on iron work manufactured by non
union foundries. Resolutions were adopt
ed protesting against boycotts, and COM
mittee appointed to effect permanent or
ganization of employers of labor to resist
unreasonable demands Of tradea unions.
nsaiaes thiss 5hs Aasociation3 o. tsuNdsrs.
another combination of employers, is be-
ing formed, at which over $1OOOOo.O0O capl-
tai is represented. This association is be-
ing formed for the purpose of protecting
emp oyers against unjust demands of labor
unions. but will not touch the wage uues-
tion. A week ago the shoemakers in a
prominent factory went on strike be-
cause the firm introduced lasting machin-
cry. AS no settlement could be arranged.
three other firms. comprising the Shoe
Manufacturers association, last night de-
clared lookout. One thousand mon,
women and boys are thus thrown out Of
employment.
The Helena independent., 1891-04-13
soLID1FYING THE RANKS.
Labor Leaders Preparing to Stop Resump-
tion of Coke Works.

Labor Leaders Preparing to Stop Resump.
tion of Coke Works.
scoTTDAIE, Pa, April 12.--The coke re-
gion was alive with strikers mass meet
ings to-day. the labor leaders sparing nc
efforts to solidify their ranks and straigthen
up the wavering points. They were out in
full force and have stationed their pickets
in the hope of checkmating the reported
general movement of the operators for q
resumption which is to be inaugurated to-
morrow. With this end in view, the
companies have already fires re-
kindled in the engine boilers at a
number of plants where idleness reigned
for nine long weeks. The foreign elements
are holding meetings at number of places
this evening. but no outbreaks are feared,
though it is a we'll known fact that they
were celebrating the withdrawal of the
Eighteenth regiment. The labor leaders
assert that money is all that is needed now
to prolong the strike, as the only conditions
that will cause return to work on the part
of the men are starvation and sickness.
The Helena independent., 1891-04-13
A MAFIA MANS CONFESSION.
1t Will Form Part of the New Orlea,
Grand Jury Report.

1t Will Form Part of the New Orleans
Grand Jury Report.
New ORLEANS April 12.-The grand jury
is expected to report the coming week, and
among other things, it is said the con
fession of Politz will be used in the report.
Politz confessed that he joined the Malta
under the impression that it was be-
nevolent saciety. He was present
at the meeting when Hennesy's
death was decided upon and was
ofasre3 to csrry guns in 4 sack to AIoras-
terio's sneEt5 Dat refused. He did act
know Of the killing until the Sunday fol-
lowing. but afterwards learned to details
from Monasterio and they were substan-
TALLY the same as claimed by the state upon
the trial, duplicating Scaffedi, Marchesi,
Bagnetto and Monasterio as Hem
nessy's slayers. The state did not
use the confession because it had
such direct proof of Politz's pres
ence at the killing, which his story denied,
Politz, is said to have a brother who close
ly resembled him, who has not been heard
of since the killing and is presumably in
Italy. Had he been found identification
might have been transferred to him and
Politz's confession would have formed an
important link in the chain of evidence.
The Helena independent., 1891-04-13
BLAINE's COUNTER CLAIM.
Italy Harbors the Murderers OF Ameri.
can citizens.

Italy Harbors the Murderers OF Ameri-
can Citizens.
WILKEsBARRE, Pa, April 12.-It now seems
reasonably certain that the terrible murder
by Italians of Postmaster Bernard Mcclure
and Stable Boss Hugh Flanagan, commits
ted near Wilkesbarre over two years ago,
will have an important bearing on the pres
ent negotiations between Secretary Blaine
and Premier Rudini. District Attorney
Darte has forwarded to Washington, at the
request of Secretary Blaine, through Gov.
Pattison, the facts as to the murders, the
sum OF money stolen, etc. Red Nosed
Mike" or Michael Rizzoli. was the only one
of the three. Italian murderers who was
captured and hanged. Giuseppe Beverino
and Vincenzo Vilali, the former undoubted-
" the arch william, escaped to Italy with
12,0OO belonging to Contractor McFadden.
formal demand for the fugitives was met
by the reply that Italy could not give them
up. This money may be mentioned by Sec
retary Blaine as an Offset to the present in
demnity claim from Italy.
The Helena independent., 1891-04-13
COULDN'T STAND THE CLIMATE.
senator Edmunds Gives His Reasons for
Leaving Public Life.


Leaving Public Lite.
WASHINGTON. April Ex-senator Edmunds
has given his reasons for resigning. II
have resigned" said he, from personal
considerations solely. l cannot live in
Washington during tho winter. l suffer
from throat trouble and the climate is too
severe. hold that senator should attend
to his duties and if l cannot remain in
Washington constantly l prefer to resign.
shall spend the winter in Aikens, s. c.,
visiting Washington occasionally to attend
the sessions of the supreme court when
have business before it,
While the resignation of Senator Ed
munds has caused quite surprise III official
circles, it has been long anticipated, in
spite of the old eentlemnn's repeated deni-
ais. Secretary Halford said that the presi--
dent was aware of Mr.. Edmund's deter
mnation before congress adjourned, and
tried hard to dissuade him. but to no
purpose. The stories that are out
that Edmunds il to go upon the supreme
bench in place of Bradley, to be retired, are
wholly devoid of truth. The old mans re-.
tirement from public life is complete and
irrevocable He will continue to practice
in tho supreme court when he feels like it,
but he would not take justioesbip if it
were offered him, aud everybody knows
The Helena independent., 1891-04-13
UNDER FALLING WALLS.
Several Firemen Are Hurt at a Hotel Fire
in Omaha.

Several Firemen Are Hurt at Hotel Fire
in Omaha.
OMAHA, April 12.-Fire broke out this
evening in the kitchen of the Paxton ho-
tel on the fourth floor Of the annex, back
of the main building. While the fremen
were raising the ladders the wall fell out,
burying tour of No. Twe's men, Martin
Mnly.nall ,Ss2. ~atsily injarca, sln.a CART.
Carter, Peter Mcguire and Thom-
as Downs very seriously hurt.
The fire was soon gotten under control
with damage of about $25.0O0. A panic
prevailed among the guests for a while, but
all got out without serious accident. A
singular fatality lies in the fact that thir-
teen years ago four members of No Hose
company were killed almost on the same
spot when the Grand Central hotel was
burned.
The Helena independent., 1891-04-13
That because Of his age and personal habits
Harrison would not offer 1t to him.
II Iap ~nAt x~.s 4.

that because Of his age and personal habits
Harrison would not offer Ii to him.
Senator Edmunds' retirement from the
senate will make many important changes
in the committees of that boy. OF tho
Judiciary committee he aalong been chair
man, and chairman in a most active and
comprehensive sense. And Of the foreign
AFFAIRS committee he is now the second
member. No legislation which has been
proposed by these two committees for many
years has, until within the last session Of
two OF congress. failed to show the marks
OF his long experience and trained sagac-
ity. On all matters affecting the judic~
iary OF the country he has been An ac-
knowledRed master, and in his own COM
rnittee he has been undoubtedly tho con-
trolling force since he became its chair
man. Not until last summer was this con-
troll and authority successfully disputed,
senator Evarts then pushing through the
TOR the relief OF the supreme court which
has aimee become known as the Evarts Law.
Bnt IN the main the work of tho judiciary
committee for many congresses has been
Inc work practically of Senator Edmunds.
Ills retirement will make necessary n com-
plete reconstruction OF that committee, for
two other of its members at the last session
OF congress, senators Ingalls, and Evarts.
have also retired to private life. Tho mem-
bership OF the foreign affairs COMMITTEES
will also be seriously affected by senator
Edmunds' resignation, for it has already
lost Senator Evarts and all Of its minority
members. except Senator Morgan, OF Ala
bama. Nobody now doubts that Secretary
OF Wsr Proctor will become senator Ed
munds' successor.
The Helena independent., 1891-04-13
PULLING TOGETHER,

Foreign Minors Preparing to stand by
Each Other in Fight.
PARIS, April 12.-Leaders of the recent
miners congress- are arranging to appoint
general strike executive committee, COM
posed equally of representatives of French,
English, German and Belgian miners.
German minors have decided in the event
of a strike in Belgium to also strike, if the
German collelies endeavor to supply Bel
GUM with coal. The English delegates
have also guaranteed to stop the export of
coal. If the new system of drawing upon
American Goals weakens their position the
executive will open communication with
the American unions. The strike agitations
in America are being watched with keen
interest
The Helena independent., 1891-04-13
They Want the Surpius Divided.

BAlrrMoEE, April IA bill in equity has
been fled against the Baltimore Equitable
society for insuring houses against loss by
fire. II asks for the appointment or a re-
ceiver to distribute the surplus OF the cor
poration, and il it shall be found tho cor
porate life of the society has ended, that
receiver be empowered to distribute all the
complaint alleges that the corporation ex-
pired by limitation i'll 1873. IL alleges there
ia vi ,0OO,0OO over and above the amount of
surplus required by Inv in the treasury and
asks that, though it should not be dissolved
this amount be divided among old policy
The Helena independent., 1891-04-13
CRUELTY IN MADAGAsCAR.
An Unfortunate Native Encofiined for Two
MOnths,

An Unfortunate Native Encoflined for Two
MOnfhs,
LosDos, April 12.-Oy top Of the account
OF the recent horrible massacre by Hova,
governor Of Nossive. Madagascar, comes
another story illustrating the ferocity OF
these people, who are nominally under
French protection. II appears that Rani
silofo, governor Of Mahanoro, had an un-
fortunate native tortured in most horri-
bic manner because he refused to obey
MIN. Tho victim was bound to pole, and
IN TINT position paraded through the vii
lsRs for two whole days. When freed from
the pola he was placed in sort OF coffin.
holloWed from the trunk Of tree and COW
cred with plank, in which there was moth
ing but small hole of about three inches
for his mouth and noAe. Tho unfortunate
native was kept screwed down in this coffin
not less than two months, and actually lived
during the time. He was fed through the
aperture, mis- relatives being permitted to
give . nm w 100 food. At length, upon the pay
the man TO be released.
The Helena independent., 1891-04-13
A MISTAKE ON OUR SIDE.

The Monuments for the Forty Ninth Par.
ale Too Far Nortf.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 12.-The Chroni
cle's Seattle special says mistake whol
cost the British government pieoo of lane
as large as Rhode island has just came tc
light. Ensign Moole, of tho United Statet
navy, connected with the coast and geo.
logical survey, is authority for the state
ment that the iron monuments for the
boundary at Blaine, Wash., and for many
miles cast of there, are $50 yards north Of
the forty ninth parallel, which should be
the boundary. He says the mistake waf
discovered three years ago, but has not
been officially reported TO Washing ton.
The mistake was probably made in 1862 by
surveyors in northern Montana.
The Helena independent., 1891-04-13

and stood Watching the flames. When the
wall toppled over, and the smoke had
cleared AWAY, he could not be seen and 1t II
feared he went down in the mass Of debris
While the fire YVES at Its height, the side.
walk at Union and Meridian streets col
excavation beneath. Mrs. Bessie Higgins
was fatally injured, and several Others
painfully hurt.
When the FIRE broke out, DR.. J. L. Bsr-
Csron was attending Mrs. Sarah Maoks in
the nat in one of the buildings subsequently
burned. When the fire got too close, DR..
herReron seized the suffering woman.
descended three flights ii A' of p'Aassis' sssis.'
with his burden and carried her to place
OF refuge near by. In less than fifteen
minutes fine girl baby was born amid the
crash OF falling walls and the shouts of
hremen. Both mother and child arc doing
well. DIR. Bergcron lost valuable set OF
instruments and his overcoat and hat, but
tonight was happy in having saved his pa
tient's life.
One of the exciting Incidents was panic
which seized the boarders at the Hay
market hotel. When the flames leaped
across the street about forty occupants Of
the hotel. including the servants, made a
wild rush for the back stairway. The lat
ter is narrow winding affair and became
blocked, resulting in the mob being
badly bruised and frightened be-
fore getting out. Charles Menger was
asleep in his room and WAS suffering with
one side of his face badly burned when he
was found and carried out
1t took forty five fire engines and three
hundred tiremen to bring the flames under
subjection. Several times it seemed as If
the men would be compelled to abandon
the engines, go intense was the heat but
cheered on by interchangeable superiors, they
managed to withstand 1t by turning
the hose upon themselves. The nerve dis
played by the tiremen was heightened by
the fact that all the time they knew that
at least one hundred barrels of oil, var
nish, ETC., were stored i'll the basement of
the Smythe establishment, likely at any
time to cause terrific explosion. They
flooded the basement, keeping the oil bar
rels completely covered up.
John NJ. Smythe's loss on stock and
building is fully S5OO,O00; Kohl d Middle
ton museum. $4,000; Neely Bros. boots
and shoes, $4,000; A. Kamp-
fer, jeweler, $45.oo0; Alfred Peets,
wall paper, $4,000; Mirrmann. to-
}nnara n}aaoonlst ,,o $@25on @ Hanna and Hogg
otner firms and the Haymarket theatre
will bring the total up to million. The
insurance is light. Smythe carried but
$l25,000. Kohl aud Middleton and Mir
man had allowed theirs to lapse, as they
expected to move in couple of weeks.
The insurance of the other sufferers is
light.
The Episcopal cathedral on Washington
boulevard caught fire from flying sparks
but the flames were extlnguished,b before any
damage was done.
Francis Gamble, who was struck by flying
debris during the fire, died tonight at the
county hospital.
The Helena independent., 1891-04-13
sprcckles Not In Any Arrangement

fu1LADrLrHIA, April 19.-With an empha-
sis that did not permit any misunderstand
ing. G. A. Spreekels, of tho big sugar retin-
cry. has placed the seal of denial upon tho
latest story relative to the restriction of the
output OF sugar from his local establish
the Philadelphia sugar king had entered
into an agreement with the American
Sugar Refining company. whereby tho home
production was to be limited to $1,000 bar
rels per day, in return for which concession
the Havemeyer and Elder combination in
San Francisco was to be closed, thereby
leaving Spreokels in undisputed possession
of the Pacific coast market.
The Helena independent., 1891-04-13
Attempt TO Burn a Hotel.

CHICAGO. April 12.-Guests in the north
end of the Palace hotel were aroused about
one o'clock this morning by smoke. A
small panic ensued. The guests hurriedly
moved to the other portion Of the building,
while the fremen searched for the fire. It
was finally located in the flats under the
annex to the hotel. It was quickly extin-
guished and the loss was slight. Oil was
found on the carpet in the room, and other
evidences of incendiarism. The police are
investigating,
The Helena independent., 1891-04-13
EX-GOVERNOR WATERMAN.
Californta's Former Executive Dies o.
Pneumonia at San Diego.

Californta's Former Executive Dies OF
Pneumonia at San Diego.
SAN Diego, Gala, April Elk Governor
Waterman died this evening of pneumonia
after brief illness. r. w. Waterman was
born Herkimer county, New York. in 1896,
moved to Sycamore, ILL.,, at an early age.
and when he grew up engaged in mercan-
tile pursuits. He came to California in
1859. mined for two years. returned to Ili-
nois, but came back to California in 1876,
locating at San Bernardino. He was part
owner of rich mines i'll San Diego county,
engaged in farming on a large scale and
owned a vast amount of lnnd. In 1886 he
was elected lieutenant-governor on the re-
publican ticket, being the only Republican
elected. The democratic governor, Wash
ington Bartlett, died in II short time and
Waterman filled out his term.
The Helena independent., 1891-04-13
LEAVE OF ABSENCE ONLY.
What Is Said of the Italian Minister'S Re-
turn to His Country.

"hat As Sald OK tile Italian Minister'S RE-
turn to His Country.
New YORK, April l1.-Baron Fava, tho
Italian minister, sailed for home yesterday.
Before the steamer pulled out the baron, in
response to a request for his autograph,
sent the following card to the reporters:
am satisfied to express my sympathy
with the United States. FAyA."
DIR. Roversi, of II Progresso ltalo Amer
icano, stated tonight that he had been
authorized by Baron Fava to state for pub
lication that he WAS only going to Rome ON
"leave of absence'' and that he is still the
Italian minister in Washington. DIR. Ro-
versi further stated that he believes Secre-
tary Blaine is "a most smart politician"
but in this affair he has been altogether too
tricky; that his policy exceeded the limit OF
diplomacy. Referring to the recent dis
patches from Rome, the doctor said he be-
lieves them fictitious or else sent either by
French newspapers or inspired by the vat
ican.
The Helena independent., 1891-04-13
Campaigning with Blackthorns.

DUBLIN, April 12.--The anti Parnellites,
Tanner and Deasy, tried to speak at Nc
Groom to-day, but their voices were drowned
BY the hooting and cheering of the fac
tions. The noise was soon followed by
blackthorns, and a fight ensued. Charge
followed charge, the advantage resting irst
with one side and then with the other. Sev-
eral of the wounded lay on the ground for
some time, and were trampled upon. The
combatants at last ested from sheer ex-
haustion. Many of the injured are in a
serious condition.
The Helena independent., 1891-04-13
An Acquittal and a Wedding.

DALLAS. Texas, April 12.-W. G. Cash
was acquitted yesterday of the charge of
numbering e. L. Young. The latter was
said to have led Cash's wife astray i'll Ken
tucky. The couple were divorced, and
Cash followed Young through several
states. Finally meeting him in Dallas,
Cash sEot him dead. Cash's wife has been
here all through the trial, and Immediately
after the acquittal they were remarked.
Cash tainted at the close of the ceremony,
creating a sensation.
The Helena independent., 1891-04-13
Prince Regent Dead.

BUFFALO, N. Y, April 12.--At G. j. HAM
Inns village farm, last night, the chestnut
stallion Prince Regent, record 2:l6Ia, died
of pneumonia. Prince Regent was one OF
the most noted trotting stations that has
been on the turf since tho days of Robert
McGregor and Wedgowood. Last year ho
was the largest winner in the grand circuit.
Hahlin refused an offer of $4,000 for the
horse from Senator Stanford.
The Helena independent., 1891-04-13
They Are Incredulous.

WASHINGTON, April 12.-There were no
developments in the Italian affairs to-day
and reviving interest has lapsed into a dis
position to quietly await what the next lew
days may bring forth. High officials are
certainly incredulous as respects ltaly's al
legged intention of taking such hostile step
as ordering Minister Porter from Rome
would be.
The Helena independent., 1891-04-13
Blown Up by GIxcerine.

WASHINGTON. Pa, April 12.-Three small
boys of Thomas Muncel, well-known
citizen of franklin township. found part
ly empty glycerine can this afternoon, and
not understanding the dangerous character
of the stuff, threw stones at ia can. A
stone struck the can and terrible explo-
sion followed which was heard for miles.
Two boys were blown to atoms, while the
third was fatally injured.
The Helena independent., 1891-04-13
A French Ambassadors Complaint.

Paris, April 2.-Herbette, the French
Ambassador to Germany, has sent Minister
OF Foreign Affairs Ribot a dispatch full OF
misRivings as to the nature of the relations
with the Berlin foreign Office. He says
Chancellor Won Caprivi treats him with
formal poiiteness, while Emperor William,
who was formerly affable, now speaks curtiy
and has shown positive ill-humor towards
the Frenchmen whom Herbette has intro
duced at receptions. All this which is
undoubtedly due to dissatisfaction over the
treatmrnt received by Empress Frederick
IN Paris, causes increased anxiety in gov
eminent circles here.
The Helena independent., 1891-04-13
AND NOBODY HURT,
Florida Politicians Get Into u Shooting
ARRAY In II Crowded Hotel

NHTWy IN u UTOWUeU IIOt6I.
TALLAHASSEE, April IA sensational
shooting took place yesterday at the
Leon hotel 8. S. Harvey, of Pensacola,
one of the workers for Dunn in the senate
rial contest, accused j. II. Alexander, of
DeLand, of circulating false stories about
Doodle. Alexander inquired if Harvey
meant to call him Il liar, and upon receiv-
ing an affirmative reply punched Harvey in
the face. Then both men drew revolvers.
III. W. Clark struck up Harvey's revolver as
he fired. Alexander then ran, followed by
Harvey, who fred two more shots. AL
though the corridors were crowded with
people none of the shots took effect. Alex
ander says his pistol would not work. Both
men will have to appear i'll court Monday.
The Helena independent., 1891-04-13
Butchercd and Thrown to Dogs.

LONDON. April 12.-The latest advices
from India concerning the massacre at
Manipur are that Commissioner Quinton
was dceapitated and his body horribly
hacked. the limbs being thrown outside the
city wall, where they were devoured by
dogs. Two officers. whose names are not
e.''voas ii. hmeler Yare sreraS nv.
GllmWcSd, British political agent, and two
other officers were shot. The bodies of all
the victims were brutally mutilated and
thrown TO thu dogs.