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THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.

The One Day for Labor in the Year Appro-
priately Remembered.
CHICAGO. Sept. 7.-Reports from all over
the country are to the effect that labor day
was quite generally observed. At Washing
ton there was parade. At Chicago the
banks, board of trade, business houses,
courts and municipal offices closed. There
was a general parade of labor organizations
of the city, after which there were picnics
in various parks, where the time was spent
in athletic games, dancing and speech
making.
At PIttsburg the day was not observed as
formerly, There were no demonstrations
a I'D but for the closing of the banks and
courts there would be nothing to indicate
the holiday. Large demonstrations were
held in Wheeling and other surrounding
towns, which we're participated in by the
of the city.
At Nashville. Tenn, the day was cele-
brated with much enthusiasm. Fully 10000
people' Witnessed the labor parade. Ameet-
ing was held at the park in the afternoon,
at which speeches were made by labor ad-
voeates and politicians.
At st. Paul the day was observed as usual,
many business houses being closed. There
was parade in the morning, followed in
the afternoon by picnics and games.
At Minneapolis a parade and speech
making were the order of the days exer-
cises. :,
At Kansas City labor day was generally
observed by labor organizations. Very
few business houses closed. There was
parade and speech making. Specials from
number of cities in Kansas indicate that
the day was very generally observed az
holiday.
At Cincinnati the day was observed by a
large procession of workingmen. After tho
parade an address was listened to from
Major Mckinley and John Seitz, the repub-'
lican and peoples party candidates for gov
ernor.
At indianapolis it was generally observed
IA a holiday. Business was suspended.
Senator PETER and others made speeches at
the labor meetings.
At Montreal, Quebec, the day was ceie-
brated with great enthusiasm. The public
buildings were closed. A grand procession
was had in the morning in which fully 1O,-
600 mon took part. AT Ottawa it was cele-
brnted in an imposing manner. Thousands
of people turned out to witness the process
sion, and business WAS suspended.
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They Will Aid the Starving.

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 8.-The prospects
for good harvest in the Caucasus are
splendid. The government has reduced by
80 per cent the rates upon cereals trans
ported OIL Caucasian railroads in order to
facilitate the conveyance OF grain from one
part of the country to another. 1t is Off
cially announced that there are large re-
sources of rye stored in the graneries of the
Baltic province of Livonia, and the gov
ernor Of that province has offered to lend a
million pounds to the provinces which find
themselves deficient in thei. supply of rye
owing to bad cops or other reasons, the
loan to be restored next harvest. The
peasants of Courland, another of the Baltic
provinces, made similar offer.
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The Davis ,Jury Stiu Out.

BUTTE Sept. 7.-[Special. THE jury in
the Davis cass ie still out and the prospects
of arriving at a verdict are no more favor
able than they were when the jury retired
Frid9y evening. Tonight the Jurors gave
notice that they desired to communicate
with Judge Mediation tomorrow morning,
and it is believed they will report their ina
bility to agree, and will ask to be dis
charged. Extra bailiffs are guarding the
jury room, and reporters are permitted to
90 no nearer to the room than the bottom
of the stAirs below.
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Yesterday Was the First Celebration
of Labor Day in the State
Of Montana.
About Three Thousand People AS
sembled at Deer Lodge in
It's Honor.
Speeches, Games and Good Weather Mako
the Occasion MeInorable--The
Day Elsewhere.

DEER LODGE, Sept. 7.-[Special. The
first celebration of Labor day in Montana
has been a grand success. The day was all
that could be desired. Early in the morn
ing there WAS a little rain, but just enough
to make it pleasant, and the rest of the day
has been clear and cool. Before nine a. IN.
the streets of the town began to present a
holiday appearance. People began to col
lect from the country and the neighbor-
ing camps. Every one was looking ana
feeling his best. The flowers looked their
prettiest and the birds sang their sweetest.
All in anticipation Of the visitors expected
from distance. The first train to arrive
bringing any visitors was that from Helena
coming in about II o'clock. but only a
hundred or 80 were aboard. Shortly after
wards the first train from Butte and Ana
conda came in. There were seventeen cars
of excursionists, estimated at from 1.5OO to
| 1900 people. A procession was then formed
and marched to the grounds, east of town.
In the procession were the two Butte bands,
the Alice and the Boston d Montana. Ar
irving at the grounds. the pavilion was
soon crowded.
| Hon. r. G.. Humber was elected tenn
|
delivered the address of welcome. Hon.
| Peter Breen, of Butte City, was elected per-
manent chairman. An address followed by
Hon. E. d. Mats. of Missoula. tho author
of the law making the first Monday in Sep
tember of each year Labor day and legal
holiday.
| j. A. MacKnight, ESQ.,, of the Helena
journal, Hon. r. Ii. Howey, of Helena, and
r. B. Mcclure, of New York, followed Mr..
Mats. The speaking lasted from about 2
D. NJ. to p. m., and was listened to with
the greatest attention. After the speaking
the people to some extent scattered about
the grounds, indulging in various sports
Among the young men jumping and foot
racing received considerable attention. Ths
older folks walked among the groves ane
others were walking about the town view
ing the residences and gardens. The pavii
lion was at once put in reapiness for dane.
! ing, and the floor was COON covered with al
the sets it would hold. The dnncing con
tinued till past midnight.
About four p. m. another train iron
Butte brought about 500 people. Altogethe
it has been glorious day. The best O
order has prevailed, not a disturbance O.
any kind, and everyone has enjoyed it. II
has been day of rest, a day of pleasure
and day of instruction., and has been sucl
an observance as to fittingly dedicate it Il
labor and to call for its annual celeblati
And what better place than Deer Lodge TO
such celebration?
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JUDGE SAWYER DEAD.

After a Brief Illness the Well-Known Ju-
rist Passes Away.
SAN Francisco, Sept. 7.-Lorenzo Sawyer,
United States circuit judge for the district
of California, died tonight, after a short
illness, of bronchitis. Judge Sawyer was a
man quite advanced in years, but quite ac-
tive Notwithstanding. He recently
made a tour of his circuit,
and while he was in Helena
heard the case of the Northern Pacific rail-
road against mineral claimants. His de-
cision was in favor of the railroad.
Judge Sawyer was one of the
pioneers Of the Pacific coast, and had been
on the bench long time. He was also a
member of the new circuit court of appeals
organized in San Francisco.
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CRY OF Mexico, Sept. IA number of
governors of states are expected to arrive
here and participate in the presidents feast
September Is, and 5000 soldiers will proha-
bly, take part in sham battle which is to
be fou6ht on that day.
Mex6o will divide her Central American
missioEs Ma the United States has done.
Mr.. Ly mantour. appointed by this govern
ment to arrange reciprocity with the United
States is a very able man and fayorably in
clined toward that country. The Universal,
the semi-official organ of the government,
says an officer of a famous crack regiment
is accused of having ordered a soldie ]
beaten to death. a.
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BASE ball.

Tho Homo Club Mentioned First In this
Record Here Printed.
ASSOCIATION CLUBS.
Washington 7, Columbus ID; second game,
Washington 3. Columbus 8.
Athletic 8, Milwaukee 8; second game,
Athletics /, Milwaukee 4.
Baltimore z, Louisville 3: second game,
Baltimore 8, Louisville B.
LEAGUE CLUBS.
Chicago 3, Brooklyn II; second game,
Chicago Q, Brooklyn 8.
Pittsburg 6, Philsdelphia 8, second game,
Pittsburg 8, Philadelphia l.
Now York Z, Cincinnati 8; second game,
New York 6, Cincinnati 0.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-08
An Editor Under Arrest.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Sept. John +.
Cramer, of the firm of Cramer, Aikens &
Cramer, proprietors of the Evening Wis
consin, was arrested this morning by United
States authorities on the charge of publish
ing lottery matter. The arrests Of other
members of the firm will probably follow
this afternoon. The article on which the
arrest was based was one copied from
San Frsncisco paper attacking the validity
of the lottery law,
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Trouble Ahead in Samoa.

SAN Francisco, Sept. IAN Associated
Press correspondent from Samoa states
that that country is in a state of great un-
rest. Mattaafa is still at Malie with 300 OF
400 men, and has sent out messengers again
to raise party to fight in his behalf. II
is generally understood the government is
only waiting the arrival of the English
warship to make joint demonstration
against the natives and to punish those
who refuse to obey Malietoa. Unless some
action is taken without delay. there will
probably be trouble. great cause of CON-
plant is the way the salary list is climbing
up and the currency question.
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mon, one Scotchman and two Engishmcn,
made the highest possible scores. and the
first four men NJ the English eight made
collectively 200 points out OF q poasib!o,
800. At, the 900-yard range two of
the Englishman made 78 points out OF q
possible 75, at the l,000-yard range four Of
them mado 70 points or over. Tho grand
total Of the English team, the winners, was
1910 out OF possible 1900. The Irishmen
we're second, with n total Of 1853, md the
Hootchmen last, with q total Of l,6l7. All
sorts OF records in this particular match
WIS smashed to pieces. The highest indi-
vidunl score at all three ranges was made
Nv Captain Foulkes, 21S ont OF q possible
2o5 Inero was good light, but strong
wind.
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Fatal ARRAY in San Francisco.

SAN Francisco, Sept. I'm restaurant
quarrel this morning between Samuel Mott
and Police Officer Cornelius Kelly the lat
ter struck Mott, who carried an injured
arm in sling. James Dwyer. a Southern
Pacific switchman, demonstrated with the
officer, and blows followed. Kelly received
a severe scalp wound and several bruises,
while Dwyer was shot through the left leg
and abdomen. The latter wound will prob
ably prove fatal. Kelly was charged with
assault to murder, but furnished $4,000
bail, being confined to his room from the
effects of the beating administered by
Dwyer with beer glass. Dwyer was
charged with assault with deadly weapon.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-08
The Hawthorne Track at Chicago
Will Witness No More
Races this Year.
Roy Wilkes Makes Excellent Time
Over a Half Mile Muddy
Track
Record or the Flyers East and West-U mole
sam's boys Trying for Bulls Eyes
Shooting ut Bisley.

Cn1oAao, Sept. THE war between the
rival Chicago race tracks ia ended. tenn
porarily at least. Tho Hawthorne track
has closed. Corrigan gives as the reason
poor business and the approach of cold
weather. Next spring. h,wever, he says.
the track will open again with better at
fractions than ever before. At Garfield
the track managers rubbed their hands
gleefully and said: "We knew it was
CominQ,n
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Retirc. After Twenty Years.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 7.-Wm. V. McKean,
for moro than twenty years managing edi-
tor of the Public Ledger, retired to-day.
Mexican will continue on the staff at full
pay and will write occasional editorials,
but will bs relieved from tho responsibility
OF managing. The announcement IL made
that George w. Childs will himself hersaf-
tor be editor-il chief.
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ARREST OF A RUSSIAN GENERAL.
He Was Disguised and Is Charged With
Being Spy

He Was Disguised and Is Charged With
Being Spy
CALCUTTA, Sept. 7.-General Alikhanof,
the we'll known Russian commander and
oriental diplomat, has been arrested at
Cabul, the capital of Afghanistan. He is
charged with being spy in the employ of
the Russian government. General Alik-
hanof was captured while disguised as Q
Moslem devotee. It is claimed on his be
half that he is no longer in the employe of
the Russian government, as he was recently
dismissed from the military post which he
able that stein measures will be taken by
the ameer of Afghanistan in the case of this
important prisoner, who ls considered by
the British authorities to be one of the most
daring, astute and dangerous men in the
Russian service.
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noolnern On tho 'Kun.

SAC AND Fox AGENCY, l. r., Sept. The
boomers are flying In every direction st the
word of command from the cavalry troops,
who are clearing the reservation OF the
Iowas and Sax and Foxes. No resistance is
being offered the troops, and II il expected
the lands will bo cleared by the end Of the
week.
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Directors 4 NIurs Pay.

Sr. LOUIS. Sept, THE receiver Of the
Fifth National bank has brought suits in
the United States circuit court against the
directors of tho bank to recover $Sl3 337.U,
money alleged to have been loaned by the
bank in violation of the statutes md which
could not be collected by ths Ieoeivar,
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The French Maneuvers.

PARIS, Sept. 7.-To-day's encounter be-
tween the opposing French forces was very
spirited. General Negrier made a formid-
able attack with the whole strength of the
Seventh corps against the positions of the
Sixth corps under General lamont, who, I,
believing his positions impregnable, had
refrained from bridging the river at this
point. The heat, however, became over :
towering, and General Saussier, command
er-in-chlef, stopped the fight.
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Forty Destitute Families.

TORONTO. Ont, Sept. Forty families of
destitute Hebrews arrived here last night
from Montreal, and after being cared for
during the intervening time by the Jews of
this oity, were sent to Buffalo and 9th er
points in the United States. Each fami ly
was supplied with food for the journey an d
a small sum of money.
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P1rTspuRa, Sept. 1.-THE experts who
have been examining the books of Alle-
gheny City, reported u deficiency of over
S32, 600 in the accounts of Market Clerk
David Hastings. The books are i'll such u
condition that it is impossible to tell what
has become of the missing funds. The
shortage extends over period OF eighteen
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Sailors Have a Rough Trip.

SAN Francisco, Sept. 7.-The Royal Tar,
from Australia, anchored in quarantine YES
terday morning and reported fever on board
and the captain and first mate both dead.
The vessel left Sydney last March. In July
all the stores gave out and since then all the
crew had to live on was tea and flour. The
are toothless. others pitted and SCARED
with gangrene. 1t is believed that the lives
of all will be sRved.
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Opened a New Country.

LONDON. Sept. IA dispatch from Nom
bassa, in British East Africa, announces
that the British East Africa company's
steamship Kenia has navigated the river
Tana distance of 300 miles from the
coast, and thus opened to trade a fertile
and populous district which heretofore had
been supposed to be practically closed to
commerce..
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Arr.cultura,ists in Session.

The HAGUE, Sept. 7.--The international
agricultural congress opened here to-day.
Nj. Moline WAS elected president. and ID. H..
Salmon, chief of the United States bureau
of animal industry, vice president.
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BERLIN, Sept. THE American tourist,
Carleton Graves, arrested Saturday last ut
Mayence, on suspicion Of being a spy, has
been released.
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Postal Clerks In Session.

P1TTspuRa Sept. s.-The national associ-
alton of postal clerks convened in this city
this morning, with 80 delegates present
from all parts of the country. The meetings
are secret. Tho object of the association ia
to secure classification of wages similar to
that Of the letter carriers.
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France After China.

PARIS, Sept. THE Gaulois today pro-
poses that the governments of France, in
concert with the governments of other pow
ers Interested, .shall send an ultimatum to
China in regard to the outrages upon for
eigners caused by the anti-European riots.
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The Gar Declares Himself.

PARIS, Sept. 7.-At a banquet given in his
honor at The Louvre to-day, Baron Won
Mohrenheim, the Russian ambassador to
France, in an address, said he was only
promoting the czar's wishes in desiring an
init mate union between Russia and France.
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The Dav in Great Falls.

GREAT FALLS, Sept. labor day passed
off here under the most favorable auspices.
The weather was delightful, and the cele-
bratilg workmen made the most of their
holiday by hunting and fishing and pic
nicking in the country. A grand ball was
given this evening by the Great Falls work
ingmen's union in the Cory block.
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BATTLEFRONT, VT, Sept. IA Judge Of the
United States circuit court has just rem
dered decision returning two Cinnamon
arrested under the exclusion act to Canada,
from which dominion they hold passports
contrary to United States laws.
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Russian Troops on tho Frontier.

Sr. PETERSBURG, Sept. Troops to the
number of 10000 have been ordered to
Warsaw. This will bring the number OF
Russian forces on the frontier up to 100000.
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MotrAt ANA Smith Arc Out

DENVER, Sept. T. Official information
was received here this evening that MofYats
and Smiths designations as president and
general manager OF the Rio Grando have
been accepted by the board Of directors at
meeting in New York.
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THE DEA TIL RECORD.

A Veteran OF Three Wars PASSES Away
John Morgan's Mother Gone.
MonIIE, Ala, Sept. 7.-William A. Spotts-
wood died to-day. He WAS born in Vir'
einia in 1906, was a veteran of three wars,
the Seminole, the Mexican and the rebel
lion. In January, 1861, he resigned as
surgeon in the navy and was appointed sur
reon In the confederate service.
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SMASHED THE RECORD.

How tho English, Irish and Scotch Shot at
Bisisy.
There was some wonderful shooting In
England for the Elcho shield this year al
tho great annual meeting of volunteer rifle
men at Bisley. the successor to Wimbledon.
At tho 800 yard range three Of tho marks
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-08

PITTspuRa, Pa, Sept. 7.-G. Kraft, treas
urer OF the borough of Sharpsburg, this
ounty, confessed Judgment to-day to the
borough solicitor Tor $4,000. IL IL under
etood he admits n deficiency IN his borough
accounts OF from $4,000 70 $l2,0OU.
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LEXINGTON. KY. Sept. Mrs. Henrietta
Morgan, mother of the famous raider, Gen.
John ii, Morgan, died this afternoon, aged
81 years.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-09-08

RoMr, Sept. 7.--The vatican has for the
third time refused to accept Russia's NOM
inees for the vacant bishoprios In Russia.
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A "Rinrer,, .t Laton,a.

CINCINNATI, O., Sept. IA bold and sue
eessful ''ringsr" game was played at La
tonis in the second race to-day. Saturday
evening fine bay horse was entered under
the name Of Polk Badget, stoney Greek
stables, three-year-old. In the pools he
heavy that he backed down until the
post odds became and to l. On
the home stretch he literally ran away from
the field. winning by ten lengths Bets on
him were quickly Dashed, and the horse and
owners disappeared without calling for the
$500 purse he won. The bookmakers admit
8 loss of $4,000. No trace Of horse OF
owner can be found tonight. 1t ia sur
missed he was purchased from the Rancocaa
stable, but mystery envelopes the whole
affair.
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aces at Hawthorn,

CHICAGO, Sept. -Four furlongs-High-
wayman won, Start second, Mary Mac
third. Time. 1:32,
second. Carter b. third. Time, 1:57.
Six furlongs-Little Midget won, Annie
Martin second, Con Wheat'ey third. Time,
1:171a.
Six furlongs-Lew Carlile won. Ivanhoe
second Estelle third. Time, 1:1615.
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Roy wilkes Good Time.

DAYTON, o., Sept. 1.-THE stallion Roy
Wilkes trotted full mile in 2:18 on half
milo, muddy track in the presence of a
great crowd here to-day.
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Races at sheepshe end Bay.

NEW York, Sept. Weather cool and
cloudy, and the track slow.
One mile-Gulinda won, King Mac sec-
ond, Lester third, Athal fourth. Time,
1:47.
Futurity course-Rosa II. won, Bellevue
second, Eclipse third. Time, 2:l1.
One mile--Racine won, Charlie Post 500
ond. Time, LAB 4-5.
One mile and quarter-Demuth won,
Tulla Blackburn second, Terrifier third.
Time, 200.
One mile and a furlong-Williew won, Miss
Bell second, Blackthorn third. Time,
1:58 4-5.
One mile and Observation-Disclosures
won. virgie second, st. John third. Time,
2:O3 So.
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Races in Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, Sept. 7.-One mile and
twenty yards-Mean Enough won, Drift
second, Silver Dollar third. Time, 1:5214.
One nlile-Polk Padgett won, Bette Sell
den second, Nepth third. Time, 1:494.
One mile and fifty yards-Outcry won.
First Lap second, j. L. third. Time.
1:51s.
won, Palisade second, Philora third. Time,
1:53
Five furlongs-Falero won, X. X. second,
Bob Toombs third. Time. 1:051.
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Garfield Park Reces.

CHICAGO, Sept. six furlongs-O -Okeeta
won. GAYLORD second, Adversity third
Time, 1:1715. IA
One mile and one-eighth-Drake won.
Renounce second, San Saba third. Time
1:57A.
One mile-Ernest race won, Guido second,
Prince third, Time. 1:42&.
Five furlongs-Unadilla won won, First
Day second, Freedom third. Time, 1:O31a.
Six furlongs-ked Leo won, Oakdale.sec-
ond. Pow Wow third. Time, 1:16M.
One mile and one, e,eighth-Argenta won,
Arundel second, Jed third. Time, 1:55M.