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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-13
CALLED FOR ASSISTANCE.
A Paris Bank In Sore Financial Distre
To the Rescue.

A Paris Bank in Sore Financial Distress
To the Rescue.
PARIS, March 12.-The Societe des Depots
de Complies Courants is in ceritioal posi-
tion. The societe or bank suffered much
during the recent financial ctisis in Lon
don and Buenos Ayres. 1t now has only
lS,00O GOO francs Oh hand with which to meet
claims amounting to Is. 100000 francs. At
a consultation it was decided to ask gov
eminent assistance. Consequently M.
Donon. managing director, called upon NJ.
Rouvier, minister of finance, and asked NJ.
Rouvier to advance the societe 50,000,0 600
francs. After making inquiries Rouvier
asked the Bank of France to come to the
assistance of the societe. The Bank of
France directors, after deliberation. then
convened the meeting of directors
of tho leading financial houses of
Paris. Tho meeting was twice i'll ses-
sion yesterday i'll nm endeavor to bring
about an arrangement similar to that which
in the case of Barring Bros. of London,
saved that house from nn utter collapse.
They failed to come to an understanding at
the first meeting. The result of the second
meeting is not yet made public.
1t is stated in financial circles that the
first reports of the sooiete being i'll difficulty
were lTOlnobeu Dy Dear operators on the
bourse, and that when the rumors were first
circulated the position of the bank was
financially sound.
As Il result Of the meeting called by the
minister of finance the Bank OF France
has agreed to advance the money required
to tide over the difficulties of the societe.
The following is tho basis of settlement
decided upon; The Bank of France is to
advance 60,O00,00O francs to the societe.
which sum is guaranteed by bills of the
societe, and the societe calls for 375 francs
per share from its shareholders and tinan-
cial houses jointly, to guarantee the sum of
1b,00O,Q0O to the Bank of France, the assets
of the societe to be assigned for the pay
ment of the advance. 1t is understood
that the liabilities Of the sooiete are under
&c, 900 009.
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IN UNHEALTHFUL CHICAGO.
Illness of Worlds Fair Officers-No Meet
ing in April.

Illness of Worlds Fair Officers-No Meet
ing in April.
CHICAGO, March 12.-Vice Chairman Nc
Kenzie, of the Worlds fair national COM
mission, has been compelled to return to
his Kentucky home, physicians fearing
that should he remain in Chicago his at
tack of grippe will prove fatal. Col. Nc
Kenzie's illness, combined with other mis-
fortunes, leaves the national commission in
a crippled condition. President Palmer is
now on his way to Florida for his health.
Director General Davis is sick at home.
Members of the board of control of the
national commission who have been con-
sidering financial questions have reached
the conclusion that the appropriation will
not permit of paying expenses of meet
irg of the whole commission in April, as
projected. The board decided to issue a
circular, stating the exact financial condi-
tion of things and explaining that if suf-
tcient number of members to constitut, a
quorum would pay their own personal ex-
penses, including railroad fare, to Chicago,
a session would be held.
There ia u project on foot to have the fair
opened by the only living descendant of
Columbus. the duke of Seragua, of Madrid.
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THE NEWS OF BUTTE.
Firemen Have q Hard Time Locating n
Blaze-Mlner Injured.

Flremen Have u Hard Time Locating n
Biaxe--NTiner Injured.
BUTTE. March 12.-[Special. AT about
10 o'clock tonight dense smoke WAS discov-
cred issuing from the second story Of n
frame building used ns a Chinese restaurant
At the corner of Utah street and Broadway.
The fire department responded promptly to
an alarm sounded by the firing of guns, but
before the burning spot could be located the
interior Of the restaurant in which it proved
to be, and the adjoining building also
used as restaurant, were completely
Hooded by water. The blaze started be-
meath the floor of the kitchen OF the corner
building and had its origin in mysterious
manner. The department poured three
streams of water into the building for
nearly an hour before the right spot was
touched. The structures are owned by
Patrick Hamilton, who estimates the dam
age at $7, only small portion of which is
covered by insurance.
John Sanders, an Anaconda miner
fell through chute at the 1900
level of the mine about ten
o'clock tonight and received injuries
which will undoubtedly prove fatal. San
ders was at work on the sixth floor above
the level and fell into the chute in trying
to get by it. His principal injuries are
about the head and spine.
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RHODE ISLAND DEMOCRATS.
They Put Up a State Ticket and Adopt a
PLATFORM.


They Put Up a State Ticket and Adopt a
Platform.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., March 1.-THE demo-
cratic state convention to-day renominated
the old state ticket, as follows: Jno. w.
Davis and VIM. L. G. Watdwell, governor
and lieutenant governor, respectively; E.
D. McGuiness, secretary of state; Jno. G..
Perry, general treasurer, and Zeibalo Slo-
cum, attorney general. The resolutions
adopted reiterate approval'of the st. Louis
platform of 'S8; demand free raw materials
for Rhode Islands manufacturing indus
tries and lowering the cost of the neces-
saries of life, and denounce the policy by
means of which eastern states are reduced
to the position of fiscal feudatories of
Pennsylvania and Ohio. The Rhode
Island democracy does not advocate
the impossible theory of free trade,
but believes in free trade with
all countries. II favors honest money,
sufficient to answer the needs of the people.
y congretulates all fellow citizens on de-
liverance from the tyranny of Speaker
Reed and the threatening danger of the
force bill. 1t congratulates the republican
United States senators who refused to join
their party associates in voting for it. A
paragraph is devoted to the sins of omis-
sion and commission of the Fifty first con-
9ress. 1t approves the action of the Rhode
Island legislature in designating general
half holiday for the special congressional
election in the Second district. The plat
form favors election by pleurality in
stead of a majority vote; more uniform
franchise; freedom Of judges from Iegisla-
tive control, and additions to the executive
power; the extension of ballot reform to
other than state elections is demanded.
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NOW COMES THE WASTE.
Congress Having Authorized the Ex-
penditure Of a Billion. the De-
partments Proceed.
Wanamaker Picking Out the
Steamship Lines That He
Will Subsidize
The Navy Department Advertises for Bids
Tor Cruiser No 13--TO Reduce
Seal Catching.

WARRINGTON, March 12.-Postmaster
Genefol Wanamaker, questioned to-day as
to what action, if any, had been taken to-
carry into effect the new postal subsidy
law, said he was at present engaged on the
preliminary work of the act. 1T is neces-
sary" he said, ito ascertain the full scope
OF the bill, and what American ships are
within reach for immediate service He
had an important interview with the presi-
dent OF the Inman line, the president of the
United States and Brazil line, and others,
and he should fix upon routes to be adver-
tised for as speedily as possible, after as
pertaining what other ports not now
reached should be included in the routes.
The treasury department ia considering a
proposition to reduce the annual catch of
fur seals in Bering sea, as fixed by the ex-
listing lease, in order to guard against the
possible extinction of the species.
AS snch a step would necessarily
operate as hardship on the lessees and
was not contemplated when the lease was
made; the department. will call on the at
tornepgeneral for an opinion as to the
power of the secretary to reduce the annual
rental OF the seal islands below the mini
mum of $5O.OOO.
The navy department to-day advertised
for proposals for the construction of a pro-
tected steel cruiser OF 1900 tons displace-
ment, specially provided for in the naval
appropriation act approved March 2, 1891.
The time fixed for opening such proposals
is June 1. next, The vessel will be dessip-
mated as cruiser No. 13. All material used
in it's construction, including engines, boil
ers -. and machinery, is required
The government will provide all armor,
armor-bolts and their accessories, except
ing such as may be required for protective
decks, but the contractor will be required
to put them in place. The vessel must also
develop on trial trip in open sea speed of
not less than twenty-one knots per hour
for four consecutive hours, or the contract
or will r subject to penalty of $25,OOO
for each quarter knot of deficiency. A
premium of $5O,OO0. however, is provided
for each quarter knot developed in excess
of swenty-one knots Proposals are invited
under nlans and specifications provided by
the depSs u ssent, and also under plans and
specifications provided bv the bidder.
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A PLAGUE OF TRUSTS.
Cigarette and Plug Tobacco Men-Dealerl
In Wooden Hats and Sponges.

Cigarette and Plug Tobacco Men-Dealers
In Wooden Hats and Sponges.
New YORK, March 12.-Rumors concern
ing the formation of great tobacco trust,
to embrace all manufacturers of cigarettes
and plug tobacco in the United States, have
created much interest among tobacco men.
Leading cigarette manufacturers, Duke
the Kimballs, Allen & Ginter, and others
are already united in the American Tobac-
CO company, and it IS said this company is
endeavoring to buy up the plug manufac-
turers. 1t is rumored in Danville, Va,
that the American Tobacco company is ne
gotiating for the purchase of one or more
factories in that city. 1t is also said the
Whittock cheloot factory and Venable's
tobacco factory are on the point of selling
out to the New York concern. In Louis
vile it is said the FINER factory will be the
next there to sell out to tho American
!, company, and that others will follow.
In Danville ,nembe re- of the farmers al
lance are endeavoring to establish n ciga-
bination and it is said stock will soon be
issued. In Louisville warehouse men are
combining to protect their interests but
growers are not in sympathy with them.
The leading representatives of the wool
en- hat manufacturing business have about
completed the details of the formation of
the National Hat company, with a capital
of 81 100000. The combination will handle
the production of the leading factories for
term of years with the privilege of renew
al and producing quantities sufficient only
to meet the demand.
The wholesale dealers of sponges in this
city have formed combination to control
the market of the Florida sleeps wool
sponge. This variety of sponge is consid-
cred the best for carriage purposes and the
demand for it is double the supply.
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HOME MADE TIN.

1t Provides the Table Service for an
Elaborate Banquet.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, March Secretary
Proctor and guests, including Gen. Miller
and Gen. Williams, went to Atlanta last
night, but the congressional and other men,
bers of tho visitings party remained and
viewed other famous battlefelds aroand
Chattanooga. Tonight the party attende d
banquet to celebrate the Inauguration of
the basic steel process in the south. The
distinguishing feature of the occasion was
the tableware, much of which, including
plates and cover of menu card consisted of
tin plate recently made in this country from
Chattanooga steel. Covers were laid for
nearly two hundred guests, among whom
were Senators Manderson, Frye. Hawley,
Butler, Mr.. Sanders and Senator Care Y;
Representatives Mckinley, Cannon, Wheeler.
Hooker, Post, Henderson. of Illinois.
Letters of regret were read from number
of DISTINGUISHED gentlemen, including ex-
President Cleveland, Abram s. Hewitt and
Chauncey M. Depew.
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Recovered the Diamonds.

New YORK, March 12.--Inspector Byrnes
recovered $27,3c0 worth of diamonds this
afternoon. They were the property of
Levison d Co., of Maiden Lane, and are
the greater part of $4,000 worth of
diamonds stolen from them by trusted
salesman, w. G. Duncan, Jan. 15 last.
Duncan disappeared on that date and
despite the efforts of detectives no trace of
him was found. To-day the proprietor of
an uptown hotel sent for the inspector and
told him that on the 10th of January
young man registered at the hotel and gave
the clerk a package for safe keeping. He
package was opened and found to contain
the diamonds stolen from Levison Il Go.
The manager OF that firm declared that
they were $27, 900 worth Of the stones miss
inu.
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TIE IMrrison Itinerary.

WASHINGTON, March 12.-It is learned
that the president will leave Washington
about the first of April on his trip through
the south and to the Pacific slope. He will
remain one day at Atlanta and one at New
Orleans. He will spend about six days in
California, staying day each in San Diego,
Los Angeles, Sacramento and the remain
ing time in San Francisco Washington
and Oregon will each receive about two
days of his time. as
Personal observation of the interests and
with the people is said to be his primary
object in making the trip. He will not
travel OH Sundays. The railroad route AS
proposed will include some 5000 miles,
ana he will be absent altogether Ave weeks.
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WON By PRITCHARD.
The English Middleweight Wins Rat
tlinY Mill.

The English Middleweight Wins Rat
.. tling Mill.
LONDON. March PA glove fight between
the English champion middleweight Ted
Pritchard. and Burke took place at the
Albany club tonight, The match was for
tho Holloway stakes, $1,000. The men
were we'll matched in height and reach. In
the first round Burke had the best of it,
getting home repeatedly. In the second
round Pritchard woke up and landed with
right and left in quick succession. Then
they came to close quarters, Burke finally
falling from blow on the jaw. In
the third round Pritchard dashed in,
taking Burke completely by surprise
by the vigor Of his onslaught. and getting
in blows with terrific effect upon the latter's
head. Burke was completely dazed and was
finally foored by tremendous hit on the
jaw. He had hardly reQalned his feet when
Pritchard downed him again. Burke failed
to rise within the ten seconds limit and
Pritchard was declared winner of tho
fight.
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ASKING FOR FOOD.
Delegates from the Arid Region Solicit
Aid for Sufferers.

Delegates from the Arid Region Solicit
Aid for Sufferers.
CHICAGO, March PA meeting of editors
of agricultural papers was held here to-day
to listen to Mrs. Blackfan, of Nebraska.
and Mrs. Tapain. of Dakota, delegates to
solicit help for the destitute population of
the arid districts of South Dakota. Kansas
and Nebraska. Another meeting will be
held tomorrow. This evening Milton
George, who presided at the meeting,
said the tales told of suffering and
privation are awfnl. All they asked
for is food for stock and seed grain.
George said he had talked the matter over
with wealthy business men, including
Messrs. Armour, Hioinbothen, Harvey and
others, and all have signifled willingness
to do something handsome, provided they
are assured the delegates are acting for all,
and that there will be no necessity for do
ing the work over again. Officials of roads
running west will carry goods sent to the
arid district free of charge.
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HE WAS ANNOYED.
Speaker Reeds Little Joke After 1t Was
All Over

All Over.
I WASHINGTON, March 12.-Stranpe as il
may seem, Speaker Reed had some verv
warm friends on The democratic side of the
last house. He is not on speaking terms
with Mr.. Mills, of Texas, but only the other
day he expressed the highest regard for the
fiery Texan.
"Mr. Mills" he said, "is hard fighter.
l sometimes think he shows more fight than
is reasonable or fair. but he is straight
forward, honest, manly man. Inever knew
him to tell a lie or do mean act.''
Representative Grain, of Texas, is per-
sonal favorite with Mr.. Reed. Mr.. Grain
stepped up to the ex-speaker after the final
adjournment of the house last Wednesday
and asked him what apology he had to
make for his high-handed treat ment of the
house. Mr.. Reed paused, searched the cell
ing few seconds for an answer and then
said:
"My dear boy, you puzzle me- Your
question makes me feel pretty much as Lord
Give, according to his own expression,
might have felt when he was under exam
ination by the committee of the British par
Lament. You remember that as commander
of the Britist forces in India Give was ac-
cused of accepting for his own benefit pres
ents from the native princes, whom he had
subdued, and of being unkind in his treat
ment to some of those native princes.
"Clive thought of the condition in which
he found the British interests in India and
the condition in which he left them. He
remembered how complets his victories
we're, and what vast opportunities he had
for revenge, and when he thought of the
opportunities he had his Indignation at the
petty charges presented against him boiled
over, and he could not help exclaiming:
My God. gentlemen, am amazed at my
own moderation
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-13
FORTY FEET OF SNOW.
Drifts In Colorado That Deep in Some
Places.

Drifts In Colorado That Deep in some
Places.
DENVER. March 1.-THE snow blockade
OH the Midland road near Ivanhoe, where
passenger train has been under the snow,
was raised to-day. Silverton and Telluride
are still showed under. Drifts In many
places are forty feet high. Provisions are
carried into these towns on snow shoes
and oil hopes of railway communication
with them inside Of month is abandoned.
The Rainbow route from Silverton to
lronton is paralyzed and no trains
will attempt to 90 over the line for weeks.
The fall Of snow throughout San Juan
county and the southwest portion of the
state has been the greatest for many years.
for the time being wrecking all classes of
business. As yet no fatalities have been
reported.
Information from Santa Fe. N. NJ, says
the Rio Grande mail and express train was
showed under for three DAYS between An
tonic and Trespedas.
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Not So Rich as Thought.

CnIcAGo. March 12.-Mrs. Mary REYNOLDS,
of Aurora. and Ernest Nj. Dickey applied
to-day for letters of administration on the
estate OF the late Joseph Reynolds, widely
known as Diamond Jo." He left $3.50, coo
of personal property, and no realty. The
only heir-atlaw is his widow, and she re-
ceives the entire estate, no will having been
Reynolds was generally sup
i'll court would indicate.
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SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

The United States grand jury at Dead
wood found two indictments against Sioux
Indians-Plenty Horses for the murder of
Lieut.. Casey in the late uprising and one
against Leaves His Woman for the murder
of Isaac Miller. n rancnman.
The executive committee of the Worlds
fair directory has appropriated $150,OO0 for
cash premiums for live stock exhibits at
the fair.
The directors of the Chicago, Milwaukee
g. st. Paul railroad declared semi. annual
dividend of one-half per cent on preferred
stock.
Three men were killed by the explosion
OF the boiler at Beckman's saw mill, eight
miles south of EflinHham, Ill.
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The Wood Street Fire.

PIrTspuRa, March 1a.-The great Wood
street fire was not subdued until four
O'Clock this morning, but the flames were
kept within bounds of the Welden and Ger
mania buildings. Both of these structures
are completely ruined. The occupants of
buildings for block in either directions
suffered considerably from water and flying
sparks. As near as can he estimated to-day.
the loss will be about S30O, ,00O, upon which
there Is $22b.OO0 insurance. The heaviest
losers are j. Welden n Co., the Germanin
bank and Adam Reineman. CArnegie's
chamber OF commerce and the custom
house house also sustained quite heavy
losses. The origin OF the fire 10 still n mys-
tery.
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To Fonnd u College.

BATTLE GREEN, Mich, March l2.--At the
Adventists conference tho finance commit
tee recommended that the general confer
ence assume control Of the erection of
college at Walla Walla and make a dona-
tion of $1,000, being one tenth of the total
cost. The citizens of Walla Walla have
given 1856 acres of land and $4,000 in
money. The conference in the Northwest
will give literally towards the enterprise.
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Official Weather.

WASHINGTON, March 1a.--rhe storm con-
dition which existed yesterday between
Texas and the upper lake region moved
east and forms trough of low pressure
stretching from Ontario to Georgia. The
clearing condition. central yesterday off
tho Atlantic coast, moved northwest to
Nova Scotia. Another clear condit tiou
forms ridge of high pressure stretching
from Missouri to north Montana.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-13
The Telegram That Never Came.

BowLING GREEN, Mo-, March 12-In the
case of Emerson VS.. The Western Union
Telegraph company, in which the former
sought to recover damages for failure of
the company to deliver telegram sent to
Nashville, Ill.,, the cirourt court held that
the section of the revised statutes under
which the case was brought is unconstitu-
tional, as it undertakes to regulate inter-
state commerce. The cass will be taken to
the higher court.
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Train,nen implicated.

PrrTsBuRG, March 12.--For year or moro
past freight train on the Pittsburg d West
ern road have been robbed Of valuable
goods. Four young men wero arrested at
Fixburg to-day and made confession i'm
plicating number OF trainmen. The
stealings aggregated many thousand dol
laxs.
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Death of a Midget.

New York. March 12.-General Wood,
the colored midget who has been on exhibi-
tion at one of the museums here, was found
dead in bed in his room this morning. He
had been sutfocated with gas. Whether
death was the result of accident or by de-
sign Ia not known.
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Boston, March 1a.--John Il. Carr, ex-
ut the New Hampshire legislature,
but latterly resident of Haverhill, in this
state. WAS killed by an angry bull in his
pasture this morning. His body was hor-
ribly mutiiated, the bull first goting him
and then stamping Oh his prostrate form.
Carr was armed with pitchfork, but the
attack was too sudden and violent for him.
His body could not be- removed till the bull
had been kilhd.
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The Company Had neeu Absorbed.

New YORK, March l2,-The sheriff to-
dav served an attachment for %llS0Oo
against the Scranton Steel company in fa-
vor of John S. Nichols; of Philadelphia.
This is the company which has been alb
sorbed in the new steel combination.
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Must Kcnouuce the Order.

DENVER, Col, March l2.-By order of
General Manager Clark, of the Onion Pa
cibc, all telegraph operators on that line in
Colorado have been notified to sever their
connection with the Order of Railway Tel
cgraphers, or leave the service of the oom-
pany.
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Il Was "A Rerurn, Measure.

CoLuMnus, Ohio. March u. The supreme
court to-day rendered decision in the case
of board OF city affairs of Cincinnati,
declaring tho law under which 1t was
created unconstitutional.