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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-20
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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-20
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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-20

NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS MEETING
~ The annual meeting of the stockholders Of
tho Home building and Loan association. of
Helena. for the election Of trustees to serve for
the ensuing year, and for the transaction OF other
business, will be held at the office Of the associa-
ton at eight y. M, Saturday, October 81, 1891.
A. j. STEELE.
Secretary.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-03-27

WASHINGTON, March 2i.--Undcr au-
thor:ty Of section Of the naval apprc-
priation bill the bureau Of navigation
81 the navy department has begun the
preparation Of plans for the rc-cstab-
iishmcnt Of the naval war college. The
preparations are being advanced rapid
iy. and within few months the col
lcgc will probably BE- In operation.
The appropriation bill provided for the
construction Of new buildings, and the
navy department into nds 10 erect suitn'
BILE lecture rooms and 70 purchase a.
necessary apparatus Coasters Aiano
o1 Newport. will be the site
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-03-27
AMERICAN BR,0ANDs

4 Prou-inent Citizen 81 detroit I<iaa \
and Held for = Ran~om-Tifc q
became scared and Iseieas3d i'az|
strange story.
DETROIT. Mich. March 2ij II
Pcrricn. the wealthy prof; i
the Gratiot -four mills who MN \
mysteriously kidnapped f.hyr,da nrh1
ana held for $50. 600 ransome. r,
home last night safe and snnt|
lie says thai upon entering N
coupe his suspicious were no' are
until lie noticed the vehicle turn III
the opposite direction 70 h's iE'eua
house. He then threw open The ~
and attempted 70 jump out ne Y.
met by two masked men VINO hr
rcvolvcrs TO his head anu iorf|
him back into the cab. ia'|
following. They then bound gard
and blindfoldcd him. the cab keeg'|
on what seemed is intermlnsh|
course the while. under which circn'
stances Mr.. pcrricn was unable fokr|
any idea Of the locality IN ms NM
II. was finally removed from the 81
"a a room where his captors releaS|
him from his bonds. and covering
with rcvoIvers. forced him 20 write
check. promissory note and le'''1
The latter were dictated from
written copies in the hands
his captors. who remained masked 4
disguised Late yesterday af'ern'|
his captors informed him that I'M
game was up. but that they svonaa Il
him next time lie was then rehau'
ragged and blindfoldcd and condur'
| from the room. Their course serm|
| TO lay over a plowed field. after I
| sing which they entered cab ana
| other long roundabout drive was &
mcnccd. At last Mr.. Perrien Wa
looscd and thrust from the cab II
| dnzcd condition. and before he I'll
cred himself the cab had I'll
peared. lie finally located himself
being az the corner Of Mytle and !
tccnth streets. and boarding q street
reached his home at $50 p m IN
tors did not harm him in any WAY
touch his valuables. lie was furnis
with good food and treated with c'n1
GRAFTON during his captivity ~
is accepted as absolutely true anp
police are making every effort y IT.
the perpetrators Of the outrage.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-03-27

THE business failures occurring
throughout the country during the
seven DAYS ended on the Goth. number,
for the United States $50, and for Can
ada. As. a total Of ITS: as compared with
a total Of 273 for the previous week
For the corresponding week Of last
year the figures were 255. representing
a15 failures in the United States and 40
in the Dominion Of Canada
CHARLES ~ FELTON,. United States
senator-elect. was one Of the witnesses
examined. on the Goth. by the legisla-
tive committee investigating the bribery
charges in connection with the Califor-
mia senatorial contest lie stated that
he had not spent dollar in the recent
canvass. nor had he authorized anyone
to do 50 for him.
JOSEPH PERRrEx. one Of the wealthiest
citizens Of Detroit, was decoyed from
his home. on the night Of the 10th. by
parties unknown. and held for $4,000
ransom. On the following day. how
ever. his captors, informing him that
/ their Zig was up released him. after
warning him that they would get him
| next time"
| The Pail Mall Gazette of London
saws: .Unless something Is done quick
| ly to bring about an approachment be-
tween the colonies and the colonial Of
fee we may find the Newfoundland ket-
tie Of fish going the way Of the Boston
packets Of tea"
THE two sons Of ex-senator Fair, OF
Nevada. James. Jr. and Charles have
been hypnotized by DIR. Brown, Of San
Francisco. and from hard drinkers have
come to regard even the smell Of liquor
with adherence.
II nrNoR prevails in Dublin that
Michael Davitt will appear rs a candi
date in opposition TO Mr.. Parnell at thu
next election in the Northern division
Of Cork which the latter now repre-
scnts.
ALFRED +. CHAPMAN, proprietor o
the Liberal Frccmason, died in Bostol
! on the 10Th. lie was 81 years Of ag'
and was widely known in masonic cir
! | cles throughout the country
Ill The estate Of the dead Prince Napo
leon Is divided between Prince Loui
: and Princess Lctitia- The name Of tn
| eldest son, Prince Victor, Is not men
ltioncd in the will.
Ill TnE treasury department has decides
} that after April next the law permit
. lthe free entry Of molasses into III
J United States from all countries what
soever.
IL The Booster house. ut Abita Springs
II summer reaOrt near Kew Orleans, wa
. destroyed By fire On the Goth. Loss
$4,000.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-03-27

LoxDox. March 2l.-A Berlin core
spondcnt states that the kaiser has or
nered searching investigation into the
condition Of the military stores. Alarm
lists 90 SO far as TO state that the situa-
ton in some respects is not different
from that Of France in the beginning Of
the last war, and that extensive frauds
have been pcrpctratcd upon the govern
mcnt.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-03-27

BUTTE. Mont. March y NJ !"
Yesterday All mines belonging \"
Anaconda company. the rrcn'e''
pcr producer IN the wcrld. >hu' NJ.
This was caused by a diSnTnx'
with the Montana Union railway"
hauls ore from Butte 70 the s'ns
IN Anaconda. The railway wan
advance rates about one-thir'l. ~
company refused 10 stand w.
The smelters will follow the eNas
~ che mines rs soon as The ore ~ ! I
Is treated. The shutdown VA n
about 5000 men out Of work
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-03-27

PANS. March el.-The police y
city raidcd and searched the hons.
q number u leading IsonlanEiSiS
also arrested MN. Granger and ~
members 81 the chamber ~ d'pp'
who belong to the patriotic ieaEu''
two anarchist leaders named w
and Caron. on a charge - fone'l'''' !.
insurrcction and intending - 'ac'.
disturbance al mcctingin honor NJ
Jal \ Ferry "a b. held Tomorrow.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-03-27

TIE banks Of Buenc< Ayres reopened
their doors At o'clock on the morning
OF the 18th There was Q slight run on
the Provincial hank. which Was speed
ilv allayed. Confidence has been com
pietelv restored. The relations Of the
government to the private banks are Of
= friendly character The government
has decided TO no longer enforce the
TAX on bank deposits
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-03-27

OK his way 20 Hastings. On the l.tia-
Mr.. Gladstone spoke q. TunbridTe.
He said that whatever home-rule meas
1rre the liberals proposed would be nm
changed from the former one II
would be compatible with English
honor and bring peace and content
ment to Ireland
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-03-27

The government q Guatemala has
accepted the invitation 70 participate IN
tAe Worlds Columbian exposition and
hasgiven assurances o. hearty eo-opera-
tien- The republic VII be represented
bv complete display showing is re-
sources. products and industries and
viii also present for exhibition articles
OF great historical value and interest
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-03-27

.Ex-SEcRETAEY BAYzED says n sees
no basis on which tire Italian govern
ment could claim indemnity for the
men killed at New Orleans There was
no discrimination between Italian elt'-
zens and American citizens The case
was not parallel 20 the Wyoming mas
.eacre ~ Cinnamon in which indemnity
was allowed
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-03-27

TINE bill recently introduced in the
Minnesota legislature 20 appropriate
so. 900 for statues 81 the late Gen. Sib-
lev and Secretary Wisdom 70 b placed
81 the national capitol. was reported
hack from the committee. on the 18th.
With the name II Window stricken out
aud the amount reduced 20 $1,000. the
claim being made that cie latter was
not for -ome years previous 70 biz
death . resident n Minnesota
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-03-27

TIM committee Of the British parlia-
mens. appointed 70 consider the ques-
r;or az state aid 10 emigration made
it, fnal report on the 18th The com
mit+ee does not advise any general ex-
tension If the system except in the case
Of conrested districts Of Scotland ard
lrelznd
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-03-27

T-HK Honapartist leaders ~ franer
1snve decided 70 disregard the VIII oi
the late Prince Napoleon and ~ rreoS-
nsze in the person y Prince Victor tne
le.-i.imat.. heir ID the Fneneh throne.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-03-27

THr fr~- talk 0yer the telephone -
tween Lnndon ard Paris Wa had or
the nth. II was highly successful "
sounds being trs n~mittcd v'-h rema-s'-
able ciearness-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-03-27

Hos. WV. T. Harris rnited States
commissioner Of education has re-
rues.ers Hon Thomas Bic,snel- q bos-
ton. 10 take charge ~ The educa'iona1
exhibit ~ the Unitec states AZ the
Worlds Columbian exposition
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-03-27

Tn correspondent Al s. Feter~n< r.
of the Berliner Tagehlats. me princspal
crrar Of the Jews in Germany. ma
hen expelled from Russia under tns
operation 81 the anti-Jewish decrcf~-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-03-27

OK The 18th sx-CcngreS~man FELTON,
trep.t was elected United states ~ena-
TOR rom California. - >uesSed 1eorEr
Hes r<t dem deceased.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-03-27

Mrs wN- WkrrEso>. aged - was
b1rned 70 death in surcke-house near
PASTOR. O.. on the 18Th Her slShe>
caught fire and she vas literally ere
Snated.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-03-27

TREASURY department officials have
discovered that the late congress, while
Il created q bureau of immigration IN the
treasury department did not make an
appropriation TO carry csrt r. inten-
lion. The act Greats a superintendent
OF immigration. names the number Of
clerks 70 be attached 20 The bureau
with their several grades and defines
che duties Of the bureau
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-03-27

A rrtrrHoSs line Is being constructed
from Berlin - Nicnna.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-03-27

THE London Times says 81 ths seiz-
-ure by the Portuguese in south africa
of the steamer Countess Of Carnarvon:
lssPortugal Is . weak and dly-cuided
state. and i allowed % do things
which would MT be permitted 70
stronger nations But there are limits
10 the inmunities Of feebleness and
folly. and she must Be called 20 &C.
count for the seizure Of = British 20
SCI
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-03-27

The ra-t Weeks fsu~ins-~ and AN. ~.
look. ~ Reported ~ n. a.. Dunx
Indications ~ siaekeninr TRADE IN -.
Quarters.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-04-03
TO WEAK men

Ru1artng from tho ELECTS o. youthfni srrUrs sarfy
decay wasting weakness. iost manhood ETC, win
esnd valuable treAtise fseelodi oontslning fuIi
Fplendid medical wOrk should 10 rcd b. owsry
man who A. nervous and dobiitatcd. Addroaa
raf. - g. POWTd.R, s1OOduG, ro,sn.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-04-03
A good story is told of a or

A good story is told of q grey
African parrot 1t was usually
kept in the nursery, along with
the owner'e children, and its great.
est delight IN life was 10 see the
baby bathed. One day, however,
1T was somewhat suddenly taken
from the nursery to the Kitchen.
where its cage had not been placed
above an hour or go when tho whole
household was Mortified by the par
rot shrieking in the most piercing
tones-'Oh, the baby, tie dear
baby. Of course everybody rush.
ed in hot haste to the kitchen.
Here they found the parrot, Wild
with excitement, watching tue
roasting of a sucking pig.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-04-03

The following story Is told of an
Elberton, Ca clerk. He went a
few miles in the country to one OF
those good old, time dances. and
while there made favorable impress.
sion on one of the young ladies pres .
ent. During the evening he asked
her to give him set When lie
asked her TO dance with him she
turned around to her sister and said :
Here Sal hold my shoes till |
trot reel with this fellow from FL
beIton with tho ssore-bought cloth s
on
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-04-03

Two good natured Irishmen. on Q
certain occasion. occupied. the same
bed. In the morning one OF !them
inquired of the other:
dennis, did you hear the thunder
last nighta'
No. Pat; did it rally thunder?'
Yes. it Numbered "a II hiyen and
airth would come together
why 10 the divil thin didn't you
wake me, for ye know 1 can't slaps
whin it thunders.'
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-04-03

An old Union soldier tells this
sio,y OF mules last kick ?
In the First Division, second Corps
we had mule noted for his wonder.
full kicking powers: In fact he wss
ready TO give any one a kick upon all
occasions, On the road to Richmond
he got bis leg broken in bridge, and
was taken out Of the team and shot
and was to all appearances dead when
soldier ran up and seized the mule
by The tail and exclaimed
Now kick =
And the mule having just one kick
let him have IL, breaking the sol =.
dier's jaw and sent him rolling mo
the ditch. The soldier never heard
the last Of being kicked by a dead
mule.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-04-03

The ~ omen had talked for tim G
on the train
Are you going 10 hear Barkins
lecture to-night? said one.
'Yes. returned the other.
Take my advice and d,n,. hear
rs an awful bore.
4 mast go' said The other, I'm
Barkins.'
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-04-03

'Bre'er JohnsIng does 80 bieve
in miraclosI'
Does b'iieve in miracles? Sutten,
ly | does. Didn't / jest have one Of
'em down mt my houseY
You? a miracle down az your
housor
yes sab dats what / said. Deg
was jes' fouh chickens in my coon
when went to bed las night an
when wicked up dis mornin' 49,
Deg was eight?'
Eight? No 20 fool mani Dew
wasn't mono. Done stole
'Humph J Whi's de miracleY
DE coop was lef
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-04-03

A young lady in Nortbport Ne. }
school compared III 10 this manner /:
fNominatiye i'll comparative worse !;
superlative deai.> The whole class
looked very much surprised, aud the
master, with an effort TO control the
sadness which he felt. arose and said {:
Scholars yon can have fifteen min =
utes for the funeral.'
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-04-03

Learned men tell us that 10 latin
the word editor means ito eat In
the United States il means to
ecratch around like blazes 70 get
sorrething to eat.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-04-03
WIT AND HUmoR +.

Teacber-You say there are ak
sensesY WHY. ! have only Eve
Scholar know il sir. The sixth
one ia common scnse.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-04-03

He DIDN'T Know EvEayrurNd In
Stamford, Conn two children attend.
ed service q the church OF which
Rev. Mr.. Vail is pastor. Mr.. Vail
repeated the words: There is no.
where, TO place, that God is NOT In
on audible whisper Pauline said 70
her brother: lie don't know about IL
does bel But I'LL tell lin nfter
church Just as The preacher de-
scended The pulpit Steps brealbless
little figure caugh. hold OF him and
said pantiDgIy: lyon don't kno1
about God, MIR Vail. Hcian'reyerv.
where like you think be IT, cause the
Bible says: God 81 nol in Tho
thoughts Of the wicked, That's wbv
he don't always get iuto nc. but I'm
going to try and De very good this
week so hen como. And as Mr.. Vail
look the brigtt-cyed li,tle one len.
d-ef'y into bis arms she adde's naively .
t'o~ rything 10 you
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-04-03

knew pretty little BRIDE who
got even with her husband.
She had gotten up an excellent
dinner for him. and among other del.
icacIes a delicious Washington pie.
After the dinner was over she said 10
her husband:
How did you like that pic ge had
for dinner to-dayY
1T vas rather good, bu. not sucb
pie as my mother used Go mako
Why don't you call over IND get her
recipe? Did you bake it2 said her
husband
Nor
Abb Who J.l thcag
'Iour mother baked 81 and sent i,
over She thought you would like
H. answered The triumphant wife.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-04-08

THE Italian government seems to be
dissatisfied with our manner Of doing bus
iness under the treaty entered into in
1871. We are inclined to think that the
claims Of Italy are just In many respects.
If an American citizen is improperly dealt
with In foreign country, we look 10 the
country as a whole for proper redress, not
10 any province In that country. Now,
according 10 our constitution trAusgres-
sor must have speedy and public trial
and be tried in the place where the crime
is committed. Therefore, we must rely
upon the wheels Of justice IN the city
of New Orleans to punish The leaders of
the mob who murdered the defenseless
Italians confined in Jail, aud If the grand
Jury fails to find a bill, and even II they
do and the perpetrators are acquitted by a
petit jury, that ends the matter and all
that can be done Is for the general govern
ment to pay an indpmSliy 10 the families
Of the deceased Italy demands that the
guilty be brought to justice and indemni-
ty too, but how are we going TO comply II
the jury in New Orleans fail to do their
duty2 We claim that the United States
should clothe itself with additional DOW
ers In order that we may be able to punish
such offenders il the district where the
crime was committed fails TO do so.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-04-08
Washington Letter.
From our Regular Correspondent. 1

WASHINGTON, d. c., April o, 0l.
Secretary Blaine has just shown that he
is about the last man In the world 10 he
stampeded by buster, whether the blusier.
er be loud.mouthed Democratic editor
indulging in threats OF personal or polit-
ical exposure, or the king Of bankrupt
European country who hopes by arousing
the national pride Of his subjects 10 make
them willingly submit 10 further taxation
Had this fact been as we'll known 10 the
king Of Italy and bis advisers several
days ago rs II is now 1t might haye pre-.
vented the government Of that country
making itself the laughing stock CT the
civilized world, as II has done by instruct.
ing It's minister 10 the United States 10 ask
Tor his passports, because the United
States government declined TO interfere
with the State authorities of Louisiana,
now engaged in investigating matters con.
Dected with the recent lyncbing Of eleven
members Of the Infamous Malta society at
New Orleans.
When Baron Fava, the late Italian min.
lister, called on Mr. Blaine to present his
letter OF recall be, after protesting the
greatest admiration and personal friend.
ship for the Secretary, began IN audacious
and abusive haraneue about The neglect Of
this government Ia take proper steps TO
satisfy The demands of Italy. He was
quickly interrupted by bIr. Blaine and in.
formed iu polite but unmistakable Ian.
guage that he could nd proceed further.
He then very quietly Withdrew and ls still
in Washington, though M longer minister.
The atiiinde Of the President ana Cabi-
nsi m deaIiog with this bit of Italian bull.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-04-08

doing is commended on all sides; they
have gone quietly about their duties
just as if nothing had occurred. 1t was
decided as soon as the matter was laid be-
fore the Cabinet that our Minister to Italy
should not he recalled unless there was
something more tangible TO base such
action upon than the silly recall Of the
Italian Minister TO this country.
Nobody for moment thinks that Italy
wants 10 fight the United States-she
couldn't If she was ever so anxious, for the
best of reasons, she hasn't the money or
credit necessary to make her really power
fu navy effective on this side the Atlantic.
At first 1t was believed that the Italian
government was only adopting this sensa'
tional method of getting rid of its Minis
ter here, and many well informed people
are still of that opinion, but Baron Fava
told a personal friend, an Americanized
Italian, that such was not the case, and
that his government was only desirous OF
emphasizing its dissatisfaction with the
United States government because 1t
would not promise to pay an indemnity TO
the families of the Italians lynched and
to guarantee that the lynchers should be
properly punished-two impossibilities,
even If the evidence we're ever so plain
that any of the lynched men were Italian
subjects.
This childish action Of the italian gov
ernment will not change by hairs
breadth the status Of the question of the
responsibility of this government, Mr.
Blaine has been investigating ever since
the lynching and he will continue, with
out regard TO anything that Italy may see
fit to do, until he is in possession Of all
the facts. Then he will decide. The i'm
portance OF this question is not overlooked,
but there is no occasion for any undue
haste, and If any serious complications
were expected the President would GER
tainly not have announced the date Of his
departure on his Pacific coast trip, as he
has done since the recall of the Italian
minister.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-04-08
THE MARKETS

Cheese.
SHIPMENTS FOR WEEK ENDING APRIL s.
Cheese, = pkgs., weighing - lbs.
Rtittar
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-04-08

The Fiity.frst Congress lost two senat'
ors, viz, Beck, of Kentucky, and Hearst,
of California. When Senator Beck's re.
mains were being conveyed to Kentucky
for burial, Senator Carlisle was beastly
drunk and on the arrival ei the train at
Lexington, got out and played the part of
a clown on the platform. The junketing
party which accompanied Senator Hearst's
remains disbursed about $4,000 for wines
on the trip. Is i, not about time such jun
ke,ing parties to accompany the dead are
done away with? They certainly add
nothing 10 the solcmnlty of the occasion.