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Peace between Them.

LONDON, March 26.-The Vienna oorre-
spondent Of the Chronicle says the governs
ments Of tho United States and Switzer-
land have concluded n convention by which
the two countries agree to submit to arhi-
tration any disputes which may arise be-
tween them. President Harrison. in re-
turning tho draft of the convention to
Switzerland, appended suggestion that
the other nations might adhere to the
agreement by signing and depositing copy
of the convention in Washing ton.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-26
ON FAITH ALONE.
Eva Brannock Snbsisted Forty Days-He
Motive,

Eva Brannock Snbsisted Forty Days-Her
Motive,
PrTTsBuRa, March 25.-Eva Brannock,
faith curist, and incidentally teacher of
music in Bethany Home, has just finished a
successful forty-day fast. This lady, who
is a religious enthusiast. was struck by the
fact that whenever and wherever she
opened the bible there was found COM
mand to fast. She began forty day fast
which differed from all others in that she
attended to her regular duties as teacher
and keeper of rooms in the home. Her
fast ended to-day, and she joyfully con-
sumed a dinner which did not harm her in
the least. There is no doubt as to her hay-
ing lived forty days on nothing but water,
as the story is substantiated by reliable
people.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-26
Headauarters In Butte.

BUTTE, March 25.-ESpecial. Articles of
incorporation of the Edison General Elec-
trio company, of which Henry Willard is
president, wers filed with the county re-
corder this morning. The company has an
authorized capital stock of $15. 600 600. The
main Office of the company is in New York,
and the principal Montana Office will be in
Butte, with Stiles NJ. Jones as resident
manager.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-26
Prisoners Entitled to Defense.

LONDON, March 25.-1he News Paris
correspondent says that he learns that the
Italian government, without discussing the
status Of the New Orleans prisoners, main
tains that as prisoners they were entitled to
be defended. The Italian government
formally demands the punishment of the
mob's leaders and indemnity for the fam
lilies of the men slain.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-26

BUTTE, March Especial. 10. H. Wal
Ter, compositor in the Miner Office, was
this evening elected delegate to the Inter
national typographical convention which
meets in Boston on the second Monday in
June. Sam Leroy WAS the opposing candi-
date and WAS defeated by eleven majority.
The contest was red hot and eeveral fights
are reported to have sprung from it later
on.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-26
SAN DOMINGO FIRST.
The Little Republic Prompt to Endorse
the Worlds Fair.

The Little Republic Prompt to Endorse
the Worlds Fair.
WAsHrNdroH, March 25.--It Ia curious
fact that the first action taken by any for
eign nation In connection with the celebra~
ton OF tho four-hundredth anniversary of
the discovery of America should be by the
republic OF San Domingo on which was To-
Gated tho fsrt settlement OF Spaniards in
the new world. Capt. Nathan Appleton, u
well known citizen of Boston, engaged in
the construction of q railway in San Do
mipgo, has beeen requested to take charge
of the large exhibit of that republic.
Lieut.. WelIes, U. S. NJ, commissioner to
oa;nd ssne1um, h;,, rapof1s .naI 1ne presiaen. re-
that Venezuela would accept the invitation
to participate.
The Spanish government has notified the
department OF state that ii will participate
in the Worlds Columbian exposition at
Chicago.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-26
Wants the RECEIVER ousted.

ToLEpo March 25.-Secretary of Treasury
Foster to-day filed in the United States cir
cuit court petition to remove Watson H.
Brown, receiver of the Cincinnati, jackson
& Mackinaw railroad i'll the case of the
Central Trust company. of New York,
against it, in this court for foreclosure of a
largo mortgage. Foster is Il stockholder to
the amount of 500, 600 and for himself and
those like situated asks the protection of
the court from the board of directors of the
company. who, it Is alleged. are in conspir-
acy with Wall street spectators to wreck
the road and buy it far below its real value
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-26
To Fiji a Long Felt Want.

JERSEY CITY, N. j., March 25--Articles of
incorl oration of the Sun Publishing COM
pany were filed in the county clerks Office
to-day. The incorporators are George f.
Burnett. of Newark, Carey Taylor, of Norsh
Bergen, and John p. OConnor, of Jersey
City, and the object OF the company is to
establish Sunday newspaper in London.
England. The capital stock is $l5o.000
Thomas p. OConnor, M. p, will be ut the
head of tho company. John p. OConnor,
one of tho incorporators, is a brother of
Thomas Power. O'Connor.
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APPEAL TO THE WOMEN,
The G. o. r., In Dire Straits, Relies Upol
Female Suffrage.

The g. o. r., in Dire Straits, Relies Upon
Female Suffrage.
BosroN, March 25.--At the convention of
the republican state league of Massachusetts
to-day, resolutions were introduced deolnr-
ing that tho female voters of Boston have
for three years kept the school committees
in the hands of republicans; that Wyoming,
in which women vote. is the only western
state wherein the republicans did not meet
with reverses at the lust election, and set
ting forth that these facts suggest the i'm
poftance Of extending full municipal
suffrage to qualified women votors and Of
inviting tho aid of the women of MRasa-
chusetts to secure the nscentiancy of tho
republican party in tho commonwealth.
The resolutions wero referred to the repup-
lican state convention.
Major Mckinley and Hon. John Thurstou,
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News From Spain.

MADRID, March 25-The workmen's con-
gress approved a proposition to declare a
general strike throughout Spain, should
such step be found necessary in order to
secure the adoption of eight hours as a
days work.
Gen. Foster, special representative of the
United States in the negotiations now 60
ing on between Spain and the United States
for treaty of CONNER ce, had a long con-
ference o-day with the president Of the
council of ministers.
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Attempt to Coerce England.

LONDON, March 25.-Intelligence has
reached here that the Portuguese have de-
clared state of siege in Manicaland, South
Africa, part of which territory is the scene
of operations of the British South African
company. between which company and the
Portuguese authorities there has been much
hostility. 1t is believed here that if this
reported action of the Portuguese is true
it will result in further strainlng the rela-
tions between Great Britain and Portugal,
It is stated that the purpose of the
Portuguese in declaring a state of siege is
to coerce the English who have settled in
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-26
Little Colorado Rising,

HolpRooK, Arin., Maroh 26.--'rhe heavy
storm and rain the past two DAYS caused
the Little Colorado to rise. The railroad
company had men working all last night to
prevent washouts. The citizens are pro-
tectinp the town by putting in brush and
trees along the river bank. The bank is
washing away rapidly. Strenuous efforts
are new being made to save property.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-26
The Seal Catch.

ST. JOHNS, N. f., March 25.-The sealing
steamer Neptune has arrived here with n
catch of $4,000 seals. She reports that the
Hector has 2b,COO, the Greenland 10000, the
Vanguard 10000. the Wolf 10000. the Wal
rus 1000, the Kite 5000, the Iceland II, 600,
the J erranova 5000. the Aurora 5000, and
the Esquimaux 10000 seals. Gulf steamers
have not vet been heard from.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-26
The Increased Pork Packing.

CINCINNATI. March 25.-'The Price Current
SAYS The annual exhibit of pork packing
in the west for the year ending March l,
1891. shows an increase of 100000 hogs in
winter packing, the total being S,l73, 900
head. The decrease in tho average weight
is eleven pounds, while the lard averaged
nearly three pounds per hog. The total
packing, summer and winter, for the twelve
months was l7,7l3,OO0, against l3, TAG, 600 for
the preceding year.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-26
R,mmed ny "A Double Header.

LINCOLN, Neb., March "A fatal wreck
occurred on the Burlington a Missouri near
Sutton this morning. The west bound
flyer, running double header with n snow
plow on the head engine, crashed into the
rear of a freight train, demolishing two
passenger engines, smashing several oars
on the freight and killing instantly
Engineer Roberts, of Plattsmouth. Fire
M an udell was badly injured.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-26
Damaged by u Norther.

New York, March 25.-The steamer Gale
donian arrived to-day from Mediterranean
ports. On March IL she struck norther
and her wheelhohse was smashed, a.d the
helmsman injured. The sea also carried
away the booty hatch and all loose spars
on deck. and severely injured the second
officer and lot of Italian immigrants.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-26
Enthusiasm for Victoria.

GRAssE, March 2b.-Queen Victoria has
arrived here. She was met at the depot by
the mayor and prefect, who presented her
majesty with basket of flowers. The town
was decorated with flags. The streets along
the route to the hotel were crowded with
people. who saluted the queen enthusiastic
ally. As the royal visitor went along she
repeatedly bowed her Acknowledgements to
the people.
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win Soon Make Return.

WASHINGTON, March 25.-The attorney
general has received letter from Judge
Bugbee, judge of the district of Alaska,
acknowledging service of the rule made by
the United States supreme court to show
cause why writ of prohibition should not
be issued in the case of the British sealer
Sayward. and saying he expected to make
return by next steamer.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-26
HELEN P. CLARK.

Appointed Special Allotment Agent for
Duty in Montana.
CARLISLE, Pa, March 25.-1elen p. Clark,
an Indian girl who was teacher at the
Carlisle Indian school. has been appointed
special allotment agent by the United
States and left tonight for Montana to as
sumo the duties of her Office. She will su-
perintend the allotment of lands to Indians.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-26
Plans Being Perfected

WASHINGTON, March 25.-The only matter
considered to-day by the intercontinentai
railway commission was the perfection of
plans and arrangements for sending sur
veying parties to South and Central Amer
lea to begin work in determining the route
of tho proposed road. Nearly all arrange
ments have been decided upon. Tho first
work will commence in Guatemala.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-26
American Art In Berlin.

PARIS, March 25.--The American artists in
Paris have been officially invited to partake
Us distinct body in tho coming Berlin art
exhibition, and with one or two exceptions
have accepted. The Americans nre the only
group of foreign artists who have been thus
houored by the authorities at Berlin. II is
expected there will be total of 100 pictures
on exhibition by Americans.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-26
Historic Vessels Sold.

WASHINGTON March 25.-Bids were opened
at the navy department to-day for the pur-
chase of eight naval vessels which have
been condemned and ordered to be sold to
the highest bidders. Seven of these vessels
took active part in the civil war, and their
histories are full of romantic interest
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-26
nl.marok win Take the Seat.

BERLIN, March 25.--Herr Buhl. u promi-
men national member of tho reichstag, re-
turned to this city after paying a visit to
PRINCE Bismarck. He has made state
ment to the effect that II Prince Bismarck
should be elected to the reiohstag no would
immediately afterwards appear in that
body.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-26
Celebrate Jefferson Dav.

WAsH1NaroN, March 25.-The National
Association Of Democratic Clubs have is
sued circular letter addressed to demo-
cratic clubs throughout the United States
inviting them to appropriately celebrate the
anniversary of the birthday Of Thomas JEFF
ferson, on Thursday, April 2. The life OF
Jefferson IS contrasted with the centraliza--
tion, prodigality, favoritism and corruption
of the last congress.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-26

N. B.--Finest Watch repair
ing in the northwest. Jewelry
made to order and repaired,
Diamond setting and engraving
original and artistic. A mai
order department. Write for a
ring gauge to order just the fit
with.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-26
Carnot WIN be Decorated.

PARrs, March 26--The journal des De-
bats to-day announces that tho Russian
minister here will tomorrow formally
present President Carnot with the grand
Gordon of the order of st. Andrew, the
Russian decoration which the czar, by a re-
Gently signed Decree conferred up
on the president of the French
republic. This ceremony, accord
ing to an impression prevailing in Berlin,
marks an important epoch in the history of
France and in the history of Russia, and is
supposed to point to the actual conclusion
of treaty of alliance between France and
Russia.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-26
Row In IA Gambling House.

CovNaroN, Neb., March 25,--A gambler
named Doc Middleton, who claims to be
noted outlaw, was shot and Mayor Payson
had his skull fractured during fight in
gambling house this morning. 1t is
believed both men will die.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-26
Both Were Keticsnt.

LINCOLN, Neb., March 25.-An effort to
secure an expression from President Fitz-
gerald, of the Irish National league, as to
the exact object of Envoy O'Kelly's visit to
this city proved unavailinH, and O'Kelly
was likewise retioent. meeting with
closed doors was held this afternoon.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-26
GREAT J,ritain Accepts.

LONDON, March 25.-The British govern
ment has formally notified James G. Blaine,
United States secretary OF state, that Great
Britain accepts President Harrison's invi-
tation to take part at the Worlds Fair at
Chicago in 1893. A special commission will
be appointed to assist the British mer-
chants in exhibiting the products of the
British industries at the fair and to further
British interests there.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-26
John Has Good Intentions,

WAsHnsGroN, March 25.- Postmaster Cen
eral Waifamaker las invited the diplomatic
representatives of various South American
countries to confer with him regarding
plans for facilitating the mail service under
the new postal subsidy. etc. He has also
had a number of conferences with repre-
sentatives of ocean steamship lines. 1t has
been made clear to these gentlemen that
while the purpose Of the postmaster general
js to be liberal to American shipping in
terests, he will insist upon making con-
tracts that shall really be for the interest of
the government.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-26
a Rich Haul In Boston.

Bernhardts nine performances in Boston
aggregated S43,ss9.37, the largest amonnt
ever drawn in that city by any actress or
singer in the same number of appearances.
And yet Sarah thinks it is an outrage that
she should be required to pay dog Tux
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-26
Designs by Women.

CHICAGO. March 25.--Miss Sophia q. Hay
den, Of Boston, wins the 81 ,000prize offered
for the best design for the woman's build
ing for the Worlds fair. Miss Lois Howe.
also OF Boston, takes second prize, $500,
and Miss Laura Hayes, of Chicago, third.
$3.50. Miss Hayden has been wired to come
to Chicago and elaborate her plans. The
design is one of marked simplicity in Ital-
ian renaissance style, with colonnades,
broken by center and end pavilions. The
structure is to be 200x400 feet and fifty feet
to the cornice. There is no dome. The
chief feature of ornamentation is the en-
trance. Miss Hayden is first-honor grad
uate of the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-26

PARIS, March 25.-There 10 no truth in
the sensational story to the effect that the
Duo d'Otleans oame to this city Thursday
last disguised ~ a valet In the service of
Mime. Melba, tho opera singer.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-26
Affirmed the Commissioners Decision,

WASHINGTON, March 25.-Secretary Noble
to-day rendered decision affirming the
action of the commissioner general of the
land office in rejecting the application of
Cyrus F. Clapp to locate Valentine scrip on
800 acres of unsurveyed land adjacent to
the town of Port Angeles, Wash. The
sought to be entered is within the Port
Angeles townsite reservation, and held in
reserve under the act locating the townsite,
and therefore not subject to location.
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Will BE Adequately Represented.

BERLIN, March 25.--A conference in
which number of prominent German
manufacturers took part, in which the Chi
cago Worlds fair and the prospect of Ger
many being there represented were dis
cussed, was held here to-day. The manu-
facturers concurred in the belief that rep
resentation worthy of the German empire
could only be obtained if the government
sent commissioner to the United States
with power to insure to the manufacturers
of Germany who might contemplate exhib-
iting, all the advantages which the German
industries are entitled to.
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HAVE NOT kept PACE.
Popular Belief In the Abnormal
Increase Of the Colored
Race Denied.
Census Office Statistics Quite to
the Contrary Furnished by
Mr.. Porter.
Only Notable Movement Of CoI0rod Peo-
PIE is From the B0rdcr States
Toward the South.

WARRINGTON, March 25.--The census bu-
reau has in preparation bulletin giving
the population of south Atlantic and south
central states, Missouri and Kansas, by
races. The total population embraced in
this count ID given as 23,s75, 1853, Of which
l6. S65, ,205 are white, 6,996, 1GG colored, and
lO,S8S Chinese, Japanese and Indians. In
the states included were found in 1890 If
teen-sixteenths of the entire colored popu-
lation of the United States, SO for the pur-
pose OF ascertaining the percentage of in
crease OF the colored population the returns
OF these states are adequate. The abnor-
NAL increase Of colored population in what
is known as the 'sblack belt'' during the de-
cade ending in 1880 led to popular be-
lief that the negroes were increasing
at much larger rate than whites. The
facts now ascertained sustain the theory
that the high rate of increase shown in 1880
was apparent, not real, and was due to i'm
perfect enumeration in southern states in
1870. During the past decade the colored
race has not held its own against the whites
In but three decades, that is from 1900 to
1880, during part of which time the slave
trade was in progress has the colored race
increased more rapidly than whites. Since
lS3O the whites have steadily increased at q
more rapid rate than the colored people.
This increase was not effected by immigra-
tion. for with the exception of Kansas and
Missouri, these states received compara-
lively few immigrants. In 1880 there were
nearly six colored inhabitants to ten whites,
but this proportion has been reduced to a
trifie more than four at the present date, or
by nearly one-third its amount.
"The deficiencies of the ninth census"
says Porter. "are apparent" Several tables
are given which show the movements of the
colored element of our population during
the last half century. There has been no
extended movement of this element since
the time Of the civil war. Indeed, with the
exception of the District of Columbia, the
border states appear to have lost rather
than gained. and during the last decade
there becomes perceptihle southwark
movement of the ooored element from bor-
der states into those bordering the gulf.
but particularly into Mississippi and
Arkansas. In these two states this has re-
suited in producing more rapid increase
of the colored element than of the white.
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Of Nebraska. delivered speeches and reso-
lutions were adopted discussing In
broad way, the issues Of the day and laying
down strong platform Of republican
principles.
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The VacheTon Watch

lNG VdCNG|Un Wd(Cu
None other so good for the
money; properly and scientific
ally proportioned; made by a
firm first Incorporated in 1870;
they embody the best practical
knowledge of any watch in the
world. In certain bank in
Helena there are two carried by
gentlemen to whom we sold. Be-
side them is another one, carried
by gentleman who has Inherited
1T; a gold, key-winder, made
probably fifty years ago; cases
nearly worn out, but the move.
ment still faithful, a "ticking"
testimonial to the excellence o.
the Vacheron watch in all de-
cades. We challenge anyone te
produce bad one. See us
about them.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1891-08-29

the amputatiOn % q toe. II ~ predicted
that Charley will always remember thu,
Jump. and will be moro careful sbou,
freight care, especially when there is n
switch engine near by, IN the future.
A picture Of the celebrated base ball
club the Nations should ornament
every store window in the city. The
boys bavc done their share in making
epo't Tor the public 81 far this year, and
have several very hard matches yet to
come. Through her bsse ball team, Al.
buquerque has received liberal adver.
tslng Mr.. Cobb states that he has a
few pictures left
y. ". Mulligsn, the ranchmau south OF
the city, and wife are home from q very
enjoyable visit 10 southern Californis
and San Francisco. They went 20 the
Golden state by way ~ the Atlantic 4
Pacific, but returned via Deming, over
the Southern Pacific. Mr. Mulligan's
curiosity 10 coming the southern route
was to get moonlight glimpse Of tie
Sal,on lake which has formed on the
Yuma desert
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1891-08-29

A few days ago, Miss Katie Crumrine
came within an ace OF tslescoping one OF
Uncle Same lpdian scouts into the
happy hunting grounds in double quick
time. Mics Katie, who has baen stop
ping with her father at the Read ulster
cabin. which 10 situated in q wild aud
rough country on Bear creek. in the
heart Of the Black range. saw an Indian
skulking through the woods near the
cabin. The young lady, instead OF faint.
ing or looking for q hole to crawl into,
seized her trusty rife, which she we'll
knows how 10 handle, much to tho envy
OF some OF our local marksmen, proceeded
TO draw q dead bead on poor Lo. About
the time she had located . tender spot in
his hide and was ready to lot creased
lightning through him, q negro soldier,
the guardian OF the scout, appeared upon
the scene, aud thus avertsd the tragic
conclusion 81 the drama. The Indian
who monkeys around the Read ulster
cabin had BEST sucloss himself 10 an
armor OF steel lest he gets loaded. Chic
ride Black Range.