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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-11
Two Illinois Farmers Mutual Benefit
Association Men Announce
Their Intention.
They Have Despaired Of Electing
One of Their Own Political
Faith.
Strceter Has Been Too Prolific Of Prom ises
To tho Republicans--Paliner In Line
ON Many Subjects.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, March 1O.--There ap-
pears no doubt tonight that John M. Pal
mer. democrat. will be elected to the United
States senate tomorrow. After long
talk with Gen. Palmer this afternoon, hep.
resentatives Moore and Cockrell issued a
lengthy address to their party, the Farm
ers' Mutual Benefit association, setting
forth the efforts they have made to secure
the election Of an independent candidate to
the senate; their efforts with the republican
party, and the attempt to elect Streeter.
They go on to say that the republicans have
secured from Streeter such concessions and
promises "a would, if carried out. entirely
unfit him for conscientiously representing
the principles of the farmers party. Find
ing it absolutely impossible to elect an in
dependent, they have concluded that their
next duty is to select the man who, while
not representing the principles of their or
Ranization in full, is in sympathy with
many of their demands and comedies the
needs of redress from legislation which has
grown up under the rule of corporations
and monopolies.
Becoming satisfied that we could not
elect man who would fully represent our
people, we to-day called on Mr.. Palmer in
the interest Of our people, to ascertain
what assurance and hopes he would give us
in regard to his future official action affect
ing such legislation as our people demand.
This interview, We must say, was satisfac-
tory even beyond our expectations. While
he does not fully represent us, he has forced
us to believe he is an honest man. We are
more firmly convinced than ever that the
future prosperity and happiness of this
country depends on the success and growth
of the independent party. Independent po-
litical movement by the toilinR millions is
the only hope of our people. In view Of
the facts above stated we will, tomorrow,
cast our votes for John NJ. Palmer, and
bring this prolonged contest to close.''
Representative Taubenock, .the other F.
M. B. A. man, has repeatedly declared that
he would never vote for Palmer.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-11
FATE OF CAPT. NORTON.
A spiritualist M edium Unfolds Tale of
Disaster.

A spiritualist NJ Medium Unfolds Tale of
Disaster.
NEW York, March 1O.-More than 100
days ago Capt. +. J.. Norton sailed for Eu-
rope with his family and crew on small
steamer of the same name, for which he
claimed the quality of being unsuitable by
storm and food. He has never been seen
since. Now one of the members of his
company has heard from the ill-fated craft
through Brooklyn spiritualistic medium.
The medium declares that Capt. Norton
died Of starvation when eighty days out
from this port, his wife and his niece hav-
ing died a few days before. The little
ship. the story goes, met terrible cyclone
and was driven far to the southward with
the loss of the smoke stack and deck house.
At present the wreck lies about 1900 miles
east of Brazil, and Engineer Coulson was
the only survivor
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-11
Keeps His Wife a Prisoner.

LONDON. March 1O.-The besiegers of the
house at Clitheroe. where &c. H. Jackson
took his wife after having abducted her,
still remain at their post. jackson main
tains his residence in barricaded condi-
tion and the police remain on watch to pre-
vent serious collision. jackson has tele--
phoned that his wife during the day has
been obstinate aud helpless. Towards
evening she commenced to talk and there
were signs of reconciliation between hus-
band and wife. The police officials adviHe
jackson to surrender to the authorities. the
law permitting forcible entrance into his
residence tomorrow.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-11
Trouble Originated in n Lawsuit.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, March 10.-David H.
Poston, prominent lawyer of this city, was
to-day shot and mortally wounded by Col.
H. Clay King, also a member of the Memphis
bar. The tragedy occurred on Nav street,
opposite Court square, and occasioned great
excitement on the crowded thoroughfare.
The causes which led to the shooting had
their origin in noted lawsuit which has
become a case celebrated in both Tennessee
and Arkansas judicial records, and to which
H. Clay King and Mrs. Gideon J. Pillow,
wife of Gideon j. Pillow, of Ft. Pillow fame
ware nrincinalS.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-11
Policemen After More Money,

New YORK. March 10.-Considernble pub
licity has been given the statement that
fund of $4,000 WAS raised by the police
force of this city to oil the wheels of legis-
lation and secure nearly S1,00O,0o0 i'll addi-
tional pav for patrolmen. The board of
police commissioners to-day ordered the
superintendent Of police to make rigid
examination and that all guilty members
of the force be punished.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-11
Two Tickets Put Up.

PROVIDENCE r. l., March 10.-The repub-
lican state convention to-day made the fol-
lowing nominations: For governor, H. W.
Ladd; acknowledgement. Lyman b. Goff; j;
attorney general Daniel r. Balloon; secre-
tary of state, George H. Utter; general trea-
surer. Samuel Clark. The staye prohibi-
tlon convention to-day nominated this
ticket: Rev. John H. Larry for governor;
Joshua G. Brown for lieutenant governor;
Thomas q. Peabody for attorney general;
David A. Cargill for secretary of state;
Louis E. Remington for general treasurer.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-11
Farmers Disappointed.

Topeka. Kan, March 10.-The state legis-
lature to-day closed the consideration of
general legislative measures, and from now
to adjournment will consider nothing but
appropriation bills. The work of the ses-
sion has beon distinct disappointment to
the Farmers Alliance. They came to To-
pska intending to institute all sorts OF re-
FORMS, and return without having accom-
plished any Of the radical ones.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-11
Crop Statistics.

WASHINGTON, March 1O.--Statistical re-
turns for the department. of agriculture for
March state that the corn held by farmers
is 264 per cent. of crop, in comparison
with 49.9 per cent. last year; in bushels,
542, 1000 600 against SIC, ,OOO, 600 last year. The
proportion OF wheat in the hands of farm
era 10 lower than the average of the last ten
years, the range being 26 to % per cent. 1t
is 28.2 per cent. or 112, 600, 600 bushels. The
low percentage of spring wheat is especially
noticeable
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-11
A Victory That Il Not Triumph.

CINCINNATI, March 1O.-The American As
sociation men, after prolonged session to-
day, asserted with much elee, that the al
legged National League victory is not VIC
tory-that the purchase from johnson, an
nounced yesterday, for $4,000. is worthless
and that the association still owns the right
to carry on it's schedule of games in Gin
cinnati. They say their circuit will be Bal
timore Philadelphia, Boston and Washing
ton in the east. st. Louis, Louisville, Gin
cinnati and Columbus in the west. They
also asserted that they have secured the
services of Mike Kelly. The league people,
on the contrary, say the association folks
are badly mistaken.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-11
Army News.

WASHINGTON, March 1O-The board Of Of
fcers to consist Of Brigadier- General Alex
ander. Col. Geo. II. Mendel, of the corps of
engineers. and Major Amos Kimball, quar-
termaster, is constituted to meet at San
Diego, CAL, for the purpose OF making ex-
animation for suitable site for military
post and harbor of defense ut or near the
city of San Diego.
Leave of absence for thirty days. with
permission to leave the limits of the United
States, is granted to Major-Gen. Miles.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-11
FORCED TO SELL.

The Scranton Steel Company Brought to
Terms by the Combine.
New YORK. March 1O.-At a meeting in
the Office Of the Illinois Steel company
this morning the consolidation of the
Lockawanna Coal and Iron company and
the Scranton Steel company was effected.
About seven years ago Scranton left the
Lackawanna company and organized the
Scranton Steel company, with capital of
$3.50, 600, since which time the concern has
been disturbing factor IN the steel rail
business. Efforts to induce him to CON-
solidate or sell out proved unavailing and
the company about two weeks ago began
putting rails on the market below pool
prices. An intimation was conveyed to him
that If this course was continued that the
other companies would do what they saw
fit to force the Scranton company to terms.
This notice was successful.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-11
Anxious to Absorb Norway.

ST. PETERSBURG, March 1O.-The tension
in affairs caused by the political situation
in Scandinavia is keenly watched and fol-
lowed here. Russia has long been waiting
for an oppostunity to incorporate into the
Russian empire the country beyond its
northwest frontier, thus gaining a free At
lantic seaboard and enabling Russia to
make Ofoten, in Norway, n naval port of
equal strategic Importance as Vladivostock,
near the northern limit of Corea, in the sea
of Japan, by joining japan with the rail-
way systems of Russia and Scandinavia.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-11
Jones, He Rules the Roo.t.

ALBANY. March 10.-The senate has been
locked in the chamber since $50 o'clock
this afternoon under call, on motion to
change the rules to prevent Lieut.. Gov.
Jones from naming presiding officer for
two days at q time during Jones' absence.
Fassett is president pro tenn, and wants to
preside when Jones is away, instead of
having democrat in the chair. The
majority declare that no business shall be
done until the matter Is disposed of. The
body was still i'll session at one u. III.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-11
Water still High.

NAsNv1LlE, March l0.--fhe river fell
slightly to-day but ia expected to raise a
foot when water from the upper river
reaches here. The submerged lumber yards
are all protected by booms. and damage is
not very heavy. In the low lying portion of
the city fully 1000 houses have been vacated
on account OF tioods. Among the poorer
Glasses there is considerable distress.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-11
A Bullet Ho,e In His Head.

KANSAS CIrS, March 10.--Nioholas Eaton,
a wealthy business man of this city, this
afternoon, drove to Seth Ward'ssfarm to look
at some stock. Tonight his dead body was
found near his residence in the outskirts OF
the city. There was bullet hole in his
head. A revolver with two chambers
empty was lying by his side. Whether he
committed suicide or was murdered il not
known, but it IL believed he had been mur-
tlared
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-11

LONDON, March l0.--Sir William Gordon
Cumming obtained an order from the court
requiring defendants to furnish in detail a
description of the acts of cheating charged.
Tho defendants, realizing the difficulty Of
specifying the nots, appealed for II reversal
OF the order. The decision ON the appeal II
withheld,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-11

N. B.-Finest Watch repair
ing in the northwest. Jewelry
made to order and repaired,
Diamond setting and engraving.
original and artistic. A mail
order department. Write for a
ring gauge to order just the fit
with.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-11

Famous FALLS, Minn., March l0.-Mrs. ..
G. Hanson, of Pelican Rapids, hanged her
self and her year-old babe this afternoon.
No cause for the suicide Ia known.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-11
1,,l pieroe will Go to worl.

MINNEAPOLIS, March TO- - A company
headed by W. J. Murphy, Of Grand Forks,
N. d., to-day purchased the Minneapolis
Tribune from Alden j. Blethen for $4o0.-
ono. II il stated ex-senator Pierce, of North
Dakota, will assume editorial management.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-11
SILVER
-FLATWARE

This includes all the smaller
articles usually sold in dozens OF
half dozens. We carry very COM
plete lines. and can fit you out
with any one pattern from our
half dozen different styles, from
salt spoons to table spoons.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-11
WE WANT YOU

To call and see our stock, or write
This advertisement will, no doubt
meet the eye Of many who do moi
often get to Helena. 1t is for those
in great measure, that we write
Advertising is a sort of modern
casting of bread upon the waters. ;
We may reap the benefit of this, as
in many instances, in the past
months after it appears.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-11
a Lively Council Meeting.

GALWAY, March 1O.-A free fight took
place to-day at a meeting Of the Galway
town commission. The chairman was
thrown to the floor ana the Parnellites pres
emit cleared the hall of their opponents and
passed resolution to present an address Of
confidence in Parnell.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-11
Requirements FULFILLED.

LONDON, March 1O.-In the commons to-
day DR.. Fitzgerald raised question in re-
gard to the case of Mrs. Cathoart the
wealthy lady who, it il alleged. was con-
fined in an insane asylum at the instigation
of her husband. Matthews, home secretary, !,
in replying said, all legal requirements OF
the lunacy nets haa been fulfilled and he
saw no reason to interfere in the matter.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-11
The Direct Tax.

WASHINGTON. March l0.--Assistant Score
tary Nettleton has notified claim agents and
others interested in claims under the direcs
tax act that all payments under thae Aos
will be made to states, in trust for citizens
thereof from whom they were collected or
legal representatives, and that claim agents
and Others will not bs allowed 10 examlne
the direct tax racords of the department.
unless auth0ri2 -'ss.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-11
brazilian Ports Thrown Open.

WASHINGTON, March l0.-Brazilian news
papers have been received at the DEPART
ment of state containing the dscree by tho
president of Brazil, declaring the ports Ut
that country free and open to imports from
the United States that were included in the
recent reciprocity agreement, thus settinR
at rest the rumors current and assertions
coming from various quarters that the Bra
Gillian government did not recognize the
validity Of the treaty.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-11
Umbrellas and Canes.

The SWEETEST things from New
York markets. We are at the top
of the Jewelry trade in Montana,
Remember that.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-11
OUR NOVELTIES,

In silver hand mirrors, brushes
soap boxes, cigarette cases, TASKS
bonhonnieres,m match boxes, buckles
ticles for personal use.
The advocate., 1891-08-19
School Books at Reduced Rates |!

its first cemt the o t
thai the o. several under ONE hpwor the ep
the epde to manA at % wi
OF
FREE o td
npm
years drded am III
COMPANY
Of o. Union pkbos
at reduced rates in o from drndm
submit
The advocate., 1891-08-19

Steele's Hygenlc Physiology y.................. 80
And any others Of publications published Net Contract
prices
[Slgnedl AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY
Date Chicago, NOv 9Th, 1890.
1t hereby certified that at regular meeting the Board
OF Education OF School District No. Crawford County, Kansas
held at the school house. the text books
adopted for the schools Of Old Arcadia years.
be supplied on the terms above stated
Date. Sept. 23d, 1889.
The above books were adopted for five yeass from Sept 3d.
1885, j. MEACHAM, Pres, Board Of Education.
VIM HARTLEY, Clerk Board OF Education.
The advocate., 1891-08-19
CONTRACT

[Signed AMERICAN BOOK COMPANH'
Date. October 10, 1880.
I hereby certified that at regular meeting OF the Board
Education OF District No. 49, Bluff Township Sumner COun
M Kansas held at the school house. the above named text
books were adopted for In the school Of said District No
l Sumner County for year more TO be supplied on the
terms above stated.
Date. October 10, 1890.
TSignedl O. G. LYERLY, Pres. ROard Of Education
ANTHONY HAHN, Clerk Board Of Education
The advocate., 1891-08-19
Copy Of Contract between the
AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY

Of New York. Cincinnati and Chicago
AND THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 10,
DOUGLASS COUNTY, KANSAS,
In consideration Of the adoption Of the school text books
named below by the Board Of Education OF School District No
16 Douglass County Kansas for the term OF year;
t Is hereby agreed by the American Book Company that
will sell the said books TO the Board OF Education or to
iH authorized agent At the Net Contract Prices annexed
H Is further agreed that the quality Of binding and gen.
ea mechanical execution Of the said books shall be maintained
during the period Of their adoption and that any reduction Of
the List prices OF these books Is made during the term OF their
The advocate., 1891-08-19
Copy Of Contract between the
AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY

Of New York, Cincinnati and Chicago
AND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, CRAWFORD COUN-
TY, KANSAS;
In consideration of the adoption Of the school text books
named below by the Board OF Education OF School District No.
l. Crawford County, Kansas for the term Of five years.
hereby agreed by the American Book Company that
will sell the said books to the said Board Of EducaOl to It's
authorized agent at the Net Contract Prices annexed Terms
cash In thirty days. transportation at purchasers expense
S further agreed that the quality Of binding paper and
general mechanical execution OF the said books shall be main
aned during the period Of their adoption and that
ducOn Of the list prices Of these books Is made during the
term Of their ln the said schools there shall be
pOndng reduction In the Contract Prices to the said Board
Education or It's authorized agent
Text Books Adopted and Net Contract Prices.
,,A,pu ov poovs CONTRACT
O va D"'' PRICE
SwlntOns First Reader IA
Swlnt0nS Second Reader 28
SwlntOns Third Reader 40
SwlntOns Fourth Reader ........ 52
SwintOn's Fifth Reader ~
Swlnt0n's Word Book OF English Spelling IA
BWlneOn's Primary Geography. 43
SWintOn's Introductory Geography ............. "A
Sw1nfon'S Grammar School Geography ........... 100
Swtnt0ns U. 4. History ~
Rays New Elementary Arithmetic ............... %
Rays Practical Arithmetic c............,..... 40
Rays New Elementary Algebra ra................. "a
Wells Shorter Course In Grammar and Composition %
Spencerlan Copy Books large size per dozen n
Bryant SrattOn's Common School Book Keeping .. "a
The advocate., 1891-08-19

use In said schools there shall be corresponding reduction In
Contract Prices to the said Board of Education Its authorized
agent.
Text Books Adopted and Net Contract Prices.
,A,,va ov poovs CONTRACT
A va N"'' PRICES
AppetOnS First Reader. .....,.. IA
ADpetOnS Second Reader "a
Appet0nS Third Reader 80
AppetOns Fourth Reader or....................... 40
AppetOns Fifth Reader. 70
Whites Primary Arithmetic Observation-Disclosures. 1S
Whites Intermediate Arithmetic ............... 2S
Whites New Complete Arithmetic ................ 80
HarperS Introductory Geography ,38
Harporg School Geography ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 86
Barnes Primary u. \. History OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. .48
Barnes BFleI U b. History 80
St6eoB Hyglenlc Physiology. 80
Seee0S Hyglenlc PhyBlOOgy Abridged 40
TBlgnedl AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY.
Date August 19, 18OO
II hereby certified that at regular meeting Of the Board of
Education of School District No. 6 Douglass County, Kansas
held July 3 $780, the above named text books adopted
for IN the schools Of said District No. l6 for year. to be
supplied on the terms as above stated.
Date. August 3Oth, 1890.
Slgnedl JOHN STANDING, President Of Board.
T. N. DUNCAN, Clerk Of BOard
s. M. JACK, Treasurer Of Board.
The advocate., 1891-08-19

COUNTY, KANSAS;
In consideration OF the adoption Of the school text books
named below by the Board Of Education OF District NO S,
Bluff Township Summer County, Kansas for the term OF one
year; -. =,
I'd 4 hereby agreed by the American Book Company that
viii sell the said books the said Board OF Education or TO It's
authorized agent at the Net Contract Prices annexed
W further agreed that the quality Of bndDg and gen.
era mechanical execution Of the said books shall be maintained
during the period Of their adoption and that any reduction
OF the list prices ri these books made during the term OF ther
use said schools there shall be corresponding reduction n
lied agent
Text Books Adopted and Net Contract Prices.
. - ,oo,,a CONTRACT
NAMEo OF DVONo' PRICE
McCuRey's Revised First Reader NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. IA
Mc(Iu0ev'S Revised Second Reader ,............. 20
Mc(Auhey's Revised Third Reader. "a
MCGuHey's Revised Eclectic Speler. .l4
RNy's New Primary Arithmetic ,,.............. .l2
avDg New Elementary Arithmetic ,............. .28
av'E New Practical Arithmetic 40
EceclC u D.
Eclectic Primary D. 8, History 40
Eclectic New Elementary Geography. -
Rceciic PhysOlOgy go
Longs New Language Exercises, Part ~
Longs New Language Exercises Part H.. .2
The advocate., 1891-08-19
SAMPLE CONTRACTS MADE IN KANSAS.
Copy Of Contract between the
AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY

of New York, Cincinnati and Chicago
AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SCHOOL DIS
TRICT No. l1S, BLUFF TOWNSHIP, SUMMER
COUNTY, KANSAS;
The advocate., 1891-08-19

Ok
AND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 8, OTERO COUNTY,
COLORADO:
In consideration of the adoption Of the school text books
named below by the Board OF Education Of School District No.
g. OterO COUNTY, Colorado for the OF four
will sell the said books to the said Board OF Education to It's
authorized agent at the Net Contract prices annexed
I'll further agreed that the quality Of binding paper and
general mechanical execution Of the said books shall be main
taned during the period Of their adoption and that
ducOn OF the list prices of these books made during the
term OF their In the said schools there shall be
p0ndng reduction In the Contract Prices the said Board
Education or It's authorized agent
Text Books Adopted and Net Contract Prices
NAMps op pooxs CONTRACT
va D''' PRICE.
Barnes New National First Reader ............. 16
Barnes New National Second Reader. .2S
Barnes New National Third Reader ............. 40
Barnes New National Fourth Reader go. ..,..,,,. b6
Barnes New National Fifth Reader .............. ~
Whites New Elementary Arithmetic ............... 40
Whites New Complete Arithmetic. ............... SO
Whites First Book In Arithmetic ............... "a
Barnes New Elementary Geography .............. "A
Barnes Complete Geography Observation-Disclosures. 100
Barnes Copy Books, per dozen. Observation-Disclosures.
Seele's Hyglenc Physiology Observation-Disclosures. so
Young Peoples PhysiOlOg, Og,.....,..,,....,....... 40
Chllds Health Primer @ "a
Barnes Primary History OF the United States ... 48
Barnes Brief History Of the United States ....... 80
BaTneS Picture Lessons In English. Part ........
Barnes Working Lessons in English Parts III and iii 80
Barnes Language Lessons, Complete cloth ....... AS
[Sgnedl AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY
Date. December lst, 1890.
1t hereby certified that at regular meeting of the Board Of
Education OF the 9Th School District of OerO County Colorado
held 18th OF October $780, the abOVenamed text books were
adopted Tor use In the schools OF said District four
years, to be supplied on the terms above stated.
Date December 1st, 1890.
tSignedl w. A. FINCH, Pres. ROard Of Education
III V fnarkUn ard ~ aaiNn
The advocate., 1891-08-19
SAMPLE CONTRACT MADE IN COLORADO.
Copy Of Contract between the (.
AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY

OF New York, Cincinnati and Chicago
AND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO g. OTERO COUNTY
COLORADO: