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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-22
Gravesend Races.

GEAvEsEND. May 21.--Track in fairly
good shape. Mile handicap--Tulla Black
burn won, Text second. Chesapeake third
Time, l:31a.
Three -year-olds, one mile-Warpath won
Algernon second, Rey del Rey third. Time
1:45.
-year-old fillies, five furlongs-Mt
Vernon won, Laughing Water second, Spin
along third. Time, 1:O4.
Parkway handicap, three years old and
upward. mile and ne-sixteenth-Sir Johr
won. Clarendon second, Buddhist third.
Time, 1:5015.
Two yea,-olds, five fulongs-st. Floriar
Won. khoda Colt second, Ermentrude
third. Time, 1:O3M.
Six furlongs-o won. Iago second
Torchlight third. Time, 1:16.
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Baptists Discuss Missions.

CINCINNATI. May 21.-The Baptists CON
tinued the subject of home missions to- day
during which they disposed of the trouble
some question concerning the business in.
terests of the secretary of the society," DR.
Moorehouse,~ against whom charges have
been published. Before making their re-
port the nominating committee read s
communication from DIR. Moorehouse, in
which the doctor says: The allegations OF
suspicious that ever improperly used the
funds of the American Baptist Home Mis-
sion society is without foundation. The
most rigid investigation is invited on this
point" The executive board after thor
ough investigation, unanimously affirmed
that there had been no tamperiag.
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story of lNfainy.

LOUISVILLE. May 2l.-A story OF brutal
ravishing, murder and swift vengeance
comes from eastern Kentucky. Near Sandy
Hook, Maud Fleener, Il beautiful young
school teacher. was met while riding
through the woods by George and job IL
Wilcox. rejected suitors. They dragged
her from her horse, breaking her legs III the
struggle. They took her to a lonely cabin.
drew lots as to which should have her, and
demanded that she should agree TO carry
John, to whose lot she fell. She refused.
They tried to set tho broken limbs and kept
her prisoner in the cabin, chained to II wall.
When found by her brother and intended
husband she told her story and said she had
also been brutally outraged. The Wilcoxes
were captured and shot to death by her
brother and lover.
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would expose himself to tho danger OF
Knockout. and ut the end OF tho sixty first
tho referee decided the fight draw.
INTEREST IN HELENA.
Tho Retting Was Light. However, Mostly
ravOring JnckAOn.

Tho Retting Was Light. However, Mostly
TnvOring jackson.
The sporting fraternity of Helena took
considerable interest in tho Jackson Cor
bett fight. The betting was light, mostly
in tens and twsnties. and the biggest money
known to be up was an even hundred a
side. While the sentiment was in favor OF
Corbett, the feeling was generally that
Jackson would win. The Rocky Mountain
Telegraph company furnished bulletins for
several Of the Main street sporting head
quarters. Big crowds hung around Worth's
and Dell Dick'sand eagerly devourcdall the
news of the fight. There was very good
sprnkling of colo,ed men among
the sports who were hanging around.
At each announcement favorable to Jack-
son they threw up their hats and cheered.
When it looked like Corbstt had somewhat
the better of 1t, the colored contingent con-
tented themselves with shouting, 'Oh, he's
all right" Some of the Butte sports it is
said, went out to witness the fight, but so
far as can be- learned. no Helena mon cared
to travel 30 far to see it. On the occasion
of the eHall-Fitzsinmons fight at st. Paul,
there promises to be large crowd go from
here.
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The Roy Wilkes Case.

CHICAGO, May 21.-The board of review
of the National Trotting association gave
out to-day it's decision in the case of Roy
Wilkes, who was expelled by the Lexington
track in 1889 because he was pulled. The
case will be reopened.
After much debate the lonR-looked fol
decision on the noted Nelson-Alcry on case
was rendered. The charges of fraud were
sustained, and the petition for revocati OH
af the order expelling man and horse was
denied. This adverse decision will create
somewhat of sensation in sporting cir
Claa
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DETAILS OF ORGANIZATION.
The National Executive COMMITTEES OF the
Peoples Party.

Peoples Party.
CINCINNATI, May 2l.--Bright and early
to-dny the new national executive commits
tee got together for It's first meeting.
Everybody but members OF the COMMITTEES
was excluded. Robt. sohillinR, Of Milwau-
kee. was elected secretary and M. @. Ram
kin, OF Tsrrs Hautc Ind, treasurer. nsm-
berH then busted themselves In fttinR 0ue
vacancies that had been left In the national
committee, as the result OF tho rush that
preceded the adjournment OF the
convention, tho national committee WINS
presided over by Chairman Taubeueck.
1t was resolved to authorize tho issue Of q
call tor volunteer contributions. It Was
also resolved that IL national executive Com-
mittee be formed, to consist of chairman,
secretary treasurer and four members. The
four elected are Cleo. r. Washburn, of
Ignatiub Donnelly, Of Minnesota, and j.. H.
Davis, of Texas. The COMMITTEES adj
journed subject to call of tho executive
committee.
This committee met immediately after-
ward and elected Robert Schilling perman-
ent secretary and M. G. Rankin perman-
ent treasurer. Resolutions were adopted
county and local committees of the psoplefa
party in each state for systematic organixa-
tion. and for the furtherance OF that work
the secretary OF each committee shall, a.
soon as the same is constituted, report the
names of officers to Robert Schillinu, Mil
waukee. In the absence OF an executive
committee the chairman and secretary wore
given authority togorganize any state or
territory not represented at the Cincinna u
convention by appointment OF COMMITTEES
there who shall proceed to organize ns In
other states.
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Passed Near Centralia.

CENTRA1IA, Mo-, May N.-The cyclone
near here yesterday passed Il mile north Of
this place. by it number of dwellings
were destroyed and many people injured,
some fatally. Barns and fences were swept
away, and hogs and stock killed in large
numbers. A house belonging to Joseph
Tucker was carried quarter of mile.
John F. Harrison and family, wife and
eight children, were all more or less inA
jured. A child ten years Of age was car
stick had been driven through its left
arm. Another child had its right leg
broken in three places. Mrs. Richardson
was seriously hurt, and II. G.. Hunt. Of
Centralia, is reported fatally injured.
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Will not he pOstnoned,

CHroAoo, May 2l.-Secretary Butterworth,
of the Worlds fair directory, to-day re-
ceived a telegram from the Australian con.
sulate in New York, saying statement had
been puplished there to the effect that the
Worlds fair would have to be postponed
until 1894. In reply President Baker and
Secretary Butterworth characterized tho re-
port AS false and malicious. 1t is supposed
il grew out of an interview with OK Mayor
Cregier. published i'll st. Paul. in which ho
expressed the opinion that the fair could
not te gotten ready for opening in 1888.
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Connecticut Bankers Fail.

New HAVEN, Conn, May 2l.--Bunnell N
Soruntou, bankers, made an assignment to-
day. The firm made no statement, but II
il generally believed the liabilities will
reach nearly $300000, with comparatively
small assets. An assignment has been az
pected over since tho death OF Huunsll, q
few days ago. Many prominent New tHs~
ven people will bs heavy losers.
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DILnoN, May 2l.-lSpecial. AT oiti-
zens' caucus held tonight the following
ticket WAS placed in tho field: Mayor, T. w.
Poindexter. ST.; treasurer, Goodwin n.
Paul; oity clerk. Frank Il. Defreise; city
attorney, Edwin Norri2; street comms-
sioner, Joseph Cawan; marshal, Thomas j.
Muianey; alderman, first ward. 10. +. Morse;
second, Fidel Huber; third Cong term, j.
II. Halden; short term, Il. w. Poindexter
Jr. As this will probably be the only ticket
i'll the field the nominations are equivalent
to election.
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what They Think OF 1t.

WASHINGTON, May 2l.-A number Of pub
lie men were interviewed to-day on tho nav
political organization formed in Cincinnati.
Secretary of the Treasury Foster thinks the
broad and generous public policy Of the
republican party is such that there Ia no
room for third party. Tho new political
organization could not do anything necss-
sary to national comfort or prosperity with-
out stealing republican thunder. Tho wild
schemes of third party advocates cannot
have lodgment in the minds Of sensible
people, and movements based on these
eccentricites are necessarily cphemeral.
Senator Chandler thought the platform
rather dangerous, with the possible excep-
tion Of the plank relating to the government
control of railroads.
Representative Grain, Of Texas. said: 1T
will help the democrats and hurt the repub-
llcans. only that and nothing more"
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Capital Notes,

Secretary Foster appointed a commission
composed of ex-Congressman Grosvenor,
Ohio, DR.. Waller Kempster, the noted ex-
pert on insanity, and r. Powderly, brother
of T. V. Powderlv, to proceed to Europe
and Investigate the immigration problem.
The attorney-gsneral was informed of
the death of ex-Attorney- General AL
phonso Taft. Mr.. Taft was also secretary
of war under President Grant, and repre-
sented the United States at the courts of
Russia and Austria. Orders were issued
this afternoon to drape the war depart
ment and department of Justice buildings
in mourning for thirty days, and close both
departments on the day of the funeral.
The remains of Mr.. Taft will be brought to
Cincinnati for interment.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-22
II. A. q. Chicago Terminal.

NEW YoRK, May 2l.-The Northern Pa
cific directors to-day agreed to the terms
under which the Ba ltimore u Ohio railroad
will use the facilities of tho Chicago h
Northern Pacific company AZ Il Chicago en-
trance. These terms, it ia stated, will pro-
vide for the payment by tho Baltimore n
Ohio of Il sum equal to about two per cent
ON the Chicago a. Northern Pacific bonds.
The contract will be formally approved by
the Chicago IL Northern Pacific directorH,
aud the Baltimore II Ohio will begin using
the facilities at once.
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THEY THEN AGREED.
An Obstinate Jury Given Taste of Old
English Law.

An Obstinate Jury Given n Taste of Old
English Law.
SPOKANE FALLS, May 2l.-[Special. ]-Su-
perior Judge Moore gave an obstinate jury a
taste of old English law this morning and
they returned verdict in short order. The
jury, who had been considering the case of
Frank Stedry, charged with highway rob-
berry, had been out twenty-four hours, when
Judge Moore called them in and asked il
they had reached Il verdict. They had not
and he ordered them back into the
jury room to remain until they reached Il
verdict. He also instructed the bailitf not
to give them anything to eat until they had
found verdict of guilty or not guilty. In
ten minutes thereafter the jury returned a
verdict finding the prisoner guilty as
charged. Stedry's attorneys protested
against this method of forcing the jury to
come to verdict, and took exception.
Judge Moore said that while the law was
little used it was a practice in
old English law that had never
been replaced. He said when iuries be-
came obstinate in case where their course
was clear he would adopt any measure al
lowed by law to make them agree upon Il
verdict. Stedrys attorneys will test the
question and settle it for all time Notice
of motion for new trial was gwen.
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Not OF Morals or Religion.

CuloAao, May al.-William Redmond,
ono of the Parnellite envoys, is III the city.
lie predicts that Parnell will again bo re-
stored To the leadership of united party,
brought together by tho surrender of the
McCarthyites. 1t il not question, said
Redmond, OF morals or religion, but of pol
itics. Tho opposition OF priests will have
very little effect, he thinks.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-22
Rau,n Reported to Have Resigned.

NEW yoRK, May 2l.-A Washington
special to the Mail and Express says: Pen
sion Commissioner Raum has rendered his
resignation to the president in the interest
of harmony.
Gen. Raum tonight however, emphati-
cally denied that he had rendered his res
iunation to tho president.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-22

PuIhApElrnrA, May 2l.-The sixty eighth
general synod of the Reformed Presby
terian chu,ch of North America opened
here to-day. Rev. w. IL. Galley, of this
city. wns elected moderator, Rev. w. B.
Crawford, OF New York; having declined.
Reports were received from committees in
the afternoon.
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Reservation Thrown Open,

WASHINGTON, May 21.-President Harri-
son to-day issued proclamation opening
to public settlement about 1,000, 900 acres of
land in the Fort Berthold Indian reserva-
tion, North Dakota. This carries out the
agreement entered in December. 1886, be-
tween commissioners on the part of the
United States and Aricaree, Glos Ventres
and Mandan tribes of Indians on the
Berthold reservation. North Dakota. pur-
suant to act of congress approved May 15,
1885, The proclamation sets forth that
satisfactory proof has been presented to the
president that acceptance of and consent
to the provisions of the amended act by the
different Indians have been obtained, and
further notified all persons to particularly
observe that Il certain portion of said reser
walton, not ceded and relinquished by
agreement, is reserved for allotment and
reservation for said tribes, and all persons
are warned not to 20 upon any lands so re-
served.
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Send u Missionary to Portland.

DECATUR, H., May 2l.-At to.day's $685.
sion of tho Women's Missionary Associa-
tion of tho United Brethren church, 1t was
decided to raise $4,000 by voluntary sub
scrption for u church building at Portland.
Ore, and tho association pledged itself to
support minister ths,e for five years.
The nominating committee decided to sug-
gest the election of board of officers al
most the same as last year.
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Atc Smoked Sturgeon.

PIrTsBuRG, Nav 2l.-Henry Brose. OF
Aetna. and Thomas ORourke, of this city,
died Yesterday from the effects of eating
smoked sturgeon that has poisoned more
or less seriously other people of this city
ana vicinity. The authorities have taken
hold of tho matter and the most rigid in
vestigation will be made.
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BASE BALL GAM ES.

The Homo Club Mentioned First in the
Record Here Printed.
LEAGUE OLUBs.
Cincinnati 4, New York 6.
Pittsburg Z, Brooklyn4.
Cleveland 2, Boston 6.
Chicago 10, Philadelphia Z.
ASSOCIATION CLUBS.
Boston 9, st. Louis 5.
Baltimore 8, Columbus 6.
Washington z, Louisville 6.
Athletic 8, Cincinnati 3.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-22
The Wind Blew Furlous,y.

EMpoRIA. Kan, May 2l.--A terrific wind
and rain storm visited this city and vicinity
late last evening. great deal OF damage
was done to crops, buildings and fences.
A house occupied by II. l.. Dain was ccm-
pletely demolished and one OF his daughters
fatally injured and another ser iously hurt.
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blaine WIN Go to Maine.

New York, May '2i.-Secretary Blaine
rested comfortably last night. and this
morning was somewhat easier. If the
weather permits, in IL day or two he will
be taken out for drive. and if strong
enough hs will then so to Maine.
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RED OAK, Iowa, May 2l.-A serious cy-
clone is reported to have passed through
part of Iowa. dong considerable dana 10
to fruit and shade trees, fences and small
buildings. No one is injured as fur an
known
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Naval Promotions.

+ WASHINGTON, May 2l.-The president has
made the following appointments in the
navy: Commodore Irwin to be rear admiral;
Captain Stanton. commodore: Commander
kempff, captain; Lieut.. Commander Brown
son, commander, Lieut.. Clover, lieutenant
com mander
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Wind and HnIi.

MoRELy. Mo-, May 2l.-A most destruc-
tive wind, rain and hail storm passed over
this place yesterday, completely breaking
down crops of every description, anu
drowning small stock. It is believed the
dam age will reach $500, 600.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-22
Louisville Races.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, May 2l.-Track heavy.
Mile-Red Sign won, Marie X. second, Con-
signee third. Time, 150.
Three years old and upward, mile and
ond, Gov. Wheeler third. Time, 1:5594.
Two-year- old colts, three quarters of a
mile dash-Huron won, Wautauga second,
ONeill third. Time, 1:2415.
Five-furlong dash, maiden colts and geld
ings-Pendleton won, Orville second, Toe
Water third. Time, 1:0Sl9.
Selbach handicap, mile and one-sixteenth
Valera won. Parametta second, Faithful
third. Time, 1:5515.
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LOUISVILLE, May 2i.-rhe Elks elected
officers at the meeting OF tho grand lodge
yesterday. Il. ID. Hay, Of Washington, whs
elected grand exalted ruler, Frank n.
Wright. OF Toledo, grand leading knishtt
Peter j. Hush, of Detroit, esteened grand
royal knight, and Pr. Q. 3. sprasas. q
knight.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-22
He Padded the Mails,

DEs MONIES, Iowa, May 2l.-The federal
grand jury indicted j. g. Newton for con.
spring to defraud tho government by pad
ding the mails. Newton is yioe-president
and general manager of the Dos Moines a
Kansas City railroad. During April mail
matter is weighed on trains to form basis
for yearly contracts. 1t III charged that
Newton secured large quantities of old
newspapers and shipped them back and
forth on his line, making sufficient differ
ence in weight to increase tho cumpensa-
ton for carrying mails from 5000 to $40
600 per year. The indictment caused great
surprise here. Newton IL Il millionaire. He
came to Iowa from Holyoko, Mass. 1t is
said he shipped lot of tho pap ers to reie
ii ves in California and Texas.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-22
Twenty Thousand Italian Immigrants.

WASHINGTON, May 21.-The United States
consul at Gibraltar in his report to the
state department says that during the last
four months thirty-one foreign steam
ships have touched at that port, carrying
more than 10000 Italian immigrants to the
United States, and many more are ex-
pectsd soon. The United States consul at
Naples reports a vast multitude of Italians
leaving for the United States on every
steamer, mostly of the ignorant and unde-
sirable class. Some districts in Italy are
nearly depopulated.
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Racing at Chicago.

CHICAGO, May 2l.-Track deep in mud
Two-year-o five furlongs- Wind won
Little Bill second, John Richelieu third
Time, Ill.
Three years old and upward, seven fur
longs-Pat Conley won, Bob McCart Sec
ond. Aunt Cal third. Time, 1:43.
Seven INTERPRETATIONS won, Portlaw
second. Burch third. Time, 1:39.
Mile-Bankrupt won, Osborne second
Sunny Brook third. Time. 1:40%.
Three years old and upward. seven fur
longs-Marmosa won, Dustin second
Uphrates third. Time, 1:44.
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the themes that move the heart and
tune the voice. They were upper
most in the thoughts of the two
chained sufferers in the Philippian
dungeon, and prompted them to
chant the praises of their divine
Redeemer. In their triumph of
faith they seemed to forget the
darkness, the chains, and the
stripes. The prison was converted
into a temple, and captivity into
"the liberty of the children of God"
There will be a revived Church
when "our mouth" shall be "flled
with laughter and our tongue
with singing" There are times of
mourning, when the songs of Zion
nnotbe sung in strange land. But
a revived Church should exult like
the Israelites after their deliver
ance from Egypt. The bondage of
sin should be remembered as COM
plete and hopeless, and the grace of
redemption as a glorious display of
Gods power and love. No one
can sing the praises of infdelity,
and we are quite sure that the de-
structive criticism now in vogue
will not give birth to a single soul
stirring hymn.
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and it is still more unfortunate that
any personal feeling has been man
ifested in connection with the mai
ter. Good men may differ in regard
to what is best to be done for the
interests of Christ's kingdom.