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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-06
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

~ TENNIS OF cUDSVHsAH 1NOH"
BY MAIL.
Daily Including suuudayl per year. -. ). $40 90
Daily Iincluding Sunday six months..... hW
Daily Including Sunday three months. 2 10
Daily lexcluding Sunday per year. ........ . 90
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Sunday only lin advance per year, ........ 2 50
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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-05
SUGAR PRICES GO DOWN.
BITTER FIGHT BETWEEN SPRECKLES
AND THE GREAT TRUST.

The War Was Instituted With Small Cut,
ested In the Outcome-Rates Lower Than
Ever Before.
New YORK, Aug. "A bitter fight was be-
gun to-day by the Sugar Trust against Claus
Spreckels, who has been thorn in the side
Of the sugar ref1ners on this coast for many
years. About ten days ago the President of the
Sugar Trust was called away from the city
by the ultimately fatal illness of his father,
F. c. Havemeyer. While he was away the
Sugar Trust maintained its price for
who had been keeping his rates
up to those charged by the trust at
once announced a reduction of Lice per
pound. He cut seriously into the trade of
the Sugar Trust. but no action to meet tho
cut was taken, as it was believed that as soon
rs Spreckels' supply was placed he would re-
tire from the market. He kept on filling or
ders, however, and practically supplied all
demands.
Yesterday President Havemeyer returned
and at once ordered the sugar trust price
for granulated sugar reduced one-eighth or
spreckels The latter to-day then made an
Other, cut, bringing his price one-six-
teenth below the price asked by the
trust: @ The he reductions made bring
the price for granulated sugar down to to 4
cents per pound in Philadelphia, on which
per cent is allowed OFF, making the net cash
price 332-l00 cents, the lowest on record.
The price made by the Sugar Trust is Lie.
In August, Iss9 after the formation of the
trust, sugar sold at SIC per pound. A curl
GUS feature of the fight is that in
the raw sugar market both parties are
urgent buyers and the sugar trust to-day
bought raw sugar at 5-16 cents. This brings
the profit of refining down to a very low
point. In lower Wall street great interest is
shown as to whether the trust will to-mor-
row meet the last cut made by the Spreck-
els.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-05
YEARS OF SUFFERING.
Another Local Case and Remarkable Result
Accomplished by the Electropathic
Physicians at 5O7 Penn Avenue.

Another Local Case and Remarkable Results
Accomplished by the EIectropathic
Physicians at 5O7 Penn Avenue.
"For more than five years L suffered az
did not think it possible for human being
to suffer and live"
The speaker was Mrs. Mary J. Confer, who
lives at 1l3 Lacock street. Allegheny.
81 was first stricken with rheumatism, and
to anyone who has suffered from this disease
1 need not describe its tortures. Had con-
stnnt pains shooting from one muscle or
Joint to another, and constant heavy, dull
aches. To this was added the pangs and e1-
cruciating twinges of neuralgia.
my life was one of misery. and mere
EXISTENCE \ TORTURE.
"The constant pain suffered finally re-
suited in complete nervous prostration. In
other ills, and was i'll state bordering
upon frenzy. g.
81 doctored with the best physicians in
Pittsburg and wasted quantities of money,
all to no avail. While at times was helped,
temporarily, my case constantly grew
WORSE AND WORSE.
"My attention was called to the Pitt5burg
Electropathic Institute, at 5O7 Penn avenue,
and as 1orlorn hope / determined to
try a course of electricity. Iapplied to the
physicians in charge, and after diagnosing
my case they placed me under treatment.
ITO make a long story short, after regur
My pains and aches haveall left me. l. can
not too highly commend the Institute, or
the physicians in charge of it, to those who
suffer as did,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-05
AT JERoME PARK.
An Ordinary Crowd Watch the Races on
Very Slow Track.

Very Slow Track.
JEROME PARK, Aug. A very ordinary
crowd, as far as numbers are concerned, was
present here to-day to witness the racing. 1t
rained in the city during the early morning
hours, and everyone thought that it would
do likewise here, hut il did not until the
last race. The track, while not fast was in
good shape, and seven interesting contests
were witnessed.
First race. seven furlongs-Stockton first Judge
Post second. Laurel third. Time, l:3l.
second race, six furlongs-Cadence colt first
Shellhark second. Hamilton third. Time, l:lGa
Third race, mile and furlong-Fairy first,
BeAnsy second, Adyenturer third. Time 1:5sl4.
Fourth race mile and a STANDARDIZATION first,
Prathcr second Silver Prince third. Time, l:50Is.
Fifth rsce. fve eiurlongs-Correction first, stryke
Sixth race. one-half mile-Knapsack first Mar
mont second Caterer third. Time. 81.
seventh race. one-half mile-Enid first Grand
PriN second, White Wings third. Time. 80.
Following are the entries for tomorrow:
First race, hve-eighths of mile-Volunteer
u, ~, i22; o12wsy, jim Clare: LoaniaSa; ll5;
los; Caterer. s9: Cokcua flly. So.
second race. 100 yards-Beck, Volunteer ii,
122: Torchliglt. Mr. Sass. Jim Clare. lI5: Mar
ghcrita. FircnEi. 10; TrelliswOod. KIrkover los;
School Boy, Sir George, lol; Lille X, formerly
Love ia lClness). s6.
cott, 1856: Kings,ock. I2s; soho. 12i:. Beck, 1ee:
Helen Rose. ll2; Miss Colvilie, West Farms,
uormerly outcomr). It's; Vanquishcr. Goldstep,
Fourth race. mile sclling-Prather. Ill: Stryke
Es1uinau. los; Pera!ta. lol; Long knight, Sc; Le-
lanto. rn.
Flfth race five-eighths of a milc 5, lllng-Aunie
q Ieen. los; Crocus, l04: Allablaze. IaSe Back,
Prohibition, lo3; Juietie. flly; lillian, I0o: Service
Wah Jim, IS: St Pancras, Protenoil, knnpsack
) sixth race s;eeplechase short course-Delaware
l6O; Bassauio, Westmoreland, III: Benefit, lSi;
Montapeake. Gladiator. 1873: Countess, 100; Little
Mc(Town. IDS: Puritan, IL,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-05
FAIR WORK IN GERMANY.
Satisfaction of the Committee Over tn,
Progress of Affairs.

Satisfaction of the Committee Over the
Progress of Affairs.
BERLIN, Aug 4-Mr. Walter Phelps, the
United States Minister, to-day accompanied
Messrs. Handy, Bullock, Butterworth, Lind
say and Peck, comprising the Foreign Com
mittee of the Chicago Columbian Exhibition,
to the Office of Herr Won Boetticher. Secre-
tary of the Imperial Home, and repre-
sentative of the Chancellor. Herr Won
Rottenburg, Under Secretary in the Chan
cellerie of the Empire, was of the party.
Mr.. Phelps presented the members of the
committee to Herr Won Boetticher, who
welcomed them in very cordial manner.
The committee described the plan and scope
OF the Exhibition, and in the conversation
that enSued Herr Won Boetticher expressed
his confidence that Germany would be
represented at the Worlds Fair in manner
worthy of the occasion, and said he felt GER
tain that the friendly relations existing be-
tween Germany and the United States
would be further strengthened by such an
exhibit.
EX-CongreSsman Butterworth responded
to the remarks of Herr Won Boetticher He
declared that the assent of Germany to take
part in the Chicago Fair had evoked the
greatest satisfaction in the United States
He felt convinced that the Exposition
would contribute to knit more firmly the
ties binding the two countries After the
interview with Herr Won Doetticher, tho
committee visited Chancellor Won Caprivi
who warmly received them. Subsequently
the committee held conference with Herr
Wermuth, the German Imperial Consul, in
regard to the matter of negotiations to be
others whom the committee desire to exhibit
ut the Fair
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-05
SHOOTING AT BEAVER FALLS.
Two Gun Clubs Have Very Interesting
Contest and Good Scores Made.

BEAVER FALLS, Aug. 4.-The third and final
shoot between the Beaver Falls Gun Club
and the Beaver Gun Club took place this
afternoon at Geneva Park. Each team con-
sisted of seven men and each man to shoot at
30 blue rocks from three traps. The Beaver
Falls club was victorious by 80 points. In
the two previous matches the Beaver club
won, but not SO large as the score was to-
day. Joe Close, of Beaver Falls, made the
largest score of the day, having Al to his
credit d. c. Bradcnmof, of the same club,
a one-armed man, made 40. Durinr the
match q gun in the hands of Mr.. NJ Greedy
bursted, but no one was injured. Henry
BOYLE was referee. The score was as fol-
lows:
Beaver Falls club: Hunter, 49, Matters, 80;
Braden, 40: Magaw, o: Close, Al; Carter, 3d.
Amberton, 49, Total, 257.
Beaver club: McCready, 40; Wolf, 80; J. NJ.
McCreedy, 2e Augenbaugh, IS; Hon. John J.
Wickham, %: DR.. Scraggs, &c. Total, 227.
After the close of the match the club and
their visitors repaired to the Central Hotel
and partook of an elegant supper. At the
second ma tch between these two clubs two
weeks ago. a singular occurrence took place
worth relating. The Beavers saw that the
score made was such poor one, that both
clubs we're ashamed to have 1t published.
A man would go up and toe the scratch and
give the signal. bang would go the gun, but
no pigeon would fall.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-05
TOUCHED AN ELECTRIC MOTOR.
A Bartender Falls Dead Upon Receiving
Five Hundred Volts

rspEcIAL TELEGRAM TO THE pIsPArcHl
New YORK, Aug. 4.-Henry Bartels, a bar
tender in Theodore Feldstein's saloon and
restaurant, touched an electric motor in the
saloon this afternoon and fell over dead. As
usual, the electric light men say there was
not enough electricity on the premfses to
kill anybody, and they don't understand
how Bartels got the shock that killed him.
Bartels was "a years old, stood feet, 10
inches in his stockings, was broad Shouldered
and strong as an OK.
A year ago Mr.. Feldstein bought C. & C.
one horse power electric motor. The bar
tender on duty turned the current on or off,
1t was Bartel 8 turn on duty tonight, and it
was about o'clock when he was killed. One
of the party called for a drink. Bartels was
then leaning over the motor. At the instant
the call. was made for drink the man
Strengthened up, reeled and fell over on the
floor. The three men and Mrs. Feldstein
ran to him. He had not uttered a sound
His eyes were wide open and turned upward
DIR. Richardson, who was summoned, said
there was no doubt the man had been
shocked to death. The motor did not carry
500 volts.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-05
PATTIs0N's WISH GRANTED.
Secretary Foster VIII Allow an Iuvestiga-
ton of the keystone Bank

Secretary Foster VIII Allow an Investiga-
ton of the Keystone Bank.
WASHINGTON, Aug. AFR. Lacey Controller
of the Currency, to-day sent the following
letter to Governor Pattison, of Pennsylva-
nia:
81 have the honor to inform you that the
Secretary of the Treasury has referred to me
for reply your communication of the lst inst.
In accordance with the request therein con-
tanned, have this day authorized the re-
ceiver of the keystone National Bank to
permit n committee of three or five citizens,
to be designated by you, to examine the
books, papers and accounts of said bank,
with the view to ascertain what deposits of
public moneys, in which the State OF Penn
sylvania had or has any interest, were made
in said bank by John Bardsley, the late
Treasurer of the city and county of Phila-
delphia, and what became of the money
thus deposited.
"In accordance with your suggestion, the
authorization is limited to an examination
as to deposits of public funds passing
through the hands of John Bardsley as
Treasurer of Philadelphia and agent of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and of
such funds as the said Commonwealth may
be directly or indirectly interested in"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-05
Racing at Saratorn

SARATOGA, Aug 4-The weather today was
sultry, with occasional slight showers, but
despite that the excellent programme
brought a large crowd to the race track. The
track was in good condition.
First race. purse $500. for 2-year-olds, five fur
lougs-Frank Kinney first, Furnish second. King
Cadmus third. Time, l:03Iz. Bettingi Kinney, .
10 1: Furnish, to j.
Second race. selling Spirit of the Times stakes,
for 3-ycar-olds mile and observation-disclosures
ncr 1rst King Crab second, Bauyhoo third. Time
To ).
Third race, free handicap, sweepstakes. mile and
thrce-si Hteenths-Unclc Bob first. kinsiem second,
My Fellow third. Time, 2:o4. Betting: Even on
Bob: 6 to ) kinsiem.
Fourth race the Foster Memorial stakes mile
and one-righth-Diablo first, Maidstone second,
Eon third. Time. I:56. Betting: Diablo. TO 5;
Maidstone, 5 too.
Fifth race seven furlopgs-La Tosca first Mabel
Glenn second, Mahellc third. Time, I:3l. Betting;
La ToSca. ] TO /: Mabel Glenn out.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-05
THIS is EVIDENCE.
Three Remarkable Results Described by
Well-KnOwn Residents.
OV ERW Hell M ING PROOF
Of the Superior Skill of the Electro
pathic Physicians at 5O7
Penn Avenue. -

Mr.. J. Palmer one of Pittsburg's most
estimable citizens, living on Lawn street,
near Craft avenue Fourteenth ward), in
speaking of the rapid and wonderful recov-
cry he made from a case of rheumatism that
had sorely afflicted him for over eight
months, says:
"Only those who have been afflicted with a
similar trouble can have any idea of my
sufferings. These pains, sometimes dull,
other times sharp and shooting, made every
muscle and nerve throb with aches that were
unbearable. My joints felt stiff, and every
movement was attended with r-.-
EXCRUCIATING SUFFERINGS.
Gwen my most quiet moments were dis
turbed with the twinges of an aching body.
l tried different sO-called cures without
avail. though some afforded me temporary
relief.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-05
MILLIONS CRUMBLE AWAY.
Reverses That Have Befallen a Prominent
New York Speculator.


NEW York, Aug. 4-The failure Of A. b.
Stockwdll was announced on the Consoli-
dated Exchange to-day. He had been
allowed till II o'clock to make good his con-
tracts for 200 shares of stock. The time was
subsequently extended until o'clock, when,
he not appearing, the shares were sold out
under the rules. The 200 shares represented
about $500. The decline of A. B. Stockwell,
at one time noted as a most daring and
venturesome stock speculator has excited
much sympathy among the people in Wall
street.
Mr.. Stockwell's connection with Wall
street began over 20 years ago. when he
came here from Cleveland. o.. with q capital
estimated at a round $l,0OO,O 900. He was ut
the head of the then famous Howe Sewing
Machine Company. a position that he ac-
CURED through his marriage with the daugh-
ter of the well-known inventor. For long
time he cut a big swath in Wall street affairs.
He became President of the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company and of the Panama
Railroad Company Then reverses came,
his fortune crumbled away like ashes. Mis-
fortunes followed each other in quick sue
cession until his fortune was swallowed up
in the maelstrom of speculation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-05
A CANADIAN sWINDLE.
It Raked In Thousands, but Uncle Sam Has
Spoiled the Game.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.-The officers con-
nected with the Assistant Attorney Gen.
erals Office of the Postofice Department
have succeeded, it is believed, in rendering
abortive the attempts of the Home Fas-
cinator Company" of Montreal, Canada,
to victimizs many credulous Americans.
This concern, it is stated, publishes q
monthly journal called The Home Fdscinator,
alleged to be devoted to useful knowledge,
romance etc. The "etc." seemed to cover
the greater part of the paper, and consisted
of an advertisement of four prizes to be
awarded to persons sending the largest cor
rect list of English words of not less than
four letters constructed from the letters
contained in the words "The Worlds Fair"
each competitor to send with his list the
sum of 81; the subscription price of the
paper.
An enormous circulation had been ac-
uuired throughout the United States upon
the basis of this offer. Prizes were adver-
tised to be awarded on June 25, 1891, the first
prize consisting of $1,000 in gold, the second
prizes grand piano valued ut $400 and the
fourth prize, n sewing machine, estimated
at $50. As to the third prize, consisting of a
silver tea set, gold-lined and valued at $l2O,
the clever and unique plan was adopted of
awarding it to thousands of persons.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-05
A STRANGE EXPERIENCE.
The Bullet Captain Carried in His Head
for Years Drops Out of His Nose.

The Bullet a Captain Carried in His Head
for Years Drops Out of His Nose.
[FRoM STAFF CORRESPONDENT
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4-Captain j. r. Nc
Connell, of the General Land Office, had a
curious experience to-day. He had been
carrying a bullet in his head ever since the
war, when he was shot during an engage
ment. The bullet has from time to time let
the Captain know that it was still making
its quarters in his head. He has suffered
occasionally twinges of pain, but it has not
incapa citate6 him for work.
He was bending over to-day when he felt
something i'll his nose, and then it passed
out and fell on the floor. He picked the sub
stance up, which proved to be bullet,
somewhat f1attened and rusty, but still a
bullet. The Captain was naturally glad to
see his hitherto invisible companion of long
years 1t was the first time he had a chance.
Where it had been exactly during the 25
wears or more that he had given it a shelter
he does not know. He now keeps it in his
vest pocket, and considers that more suit
able place than the former location in his
head.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-05


al had been feeling very well ali day, when
suddenly, without warning, / received the
stroke which made me perfectly helpless.
could not make any movement without as
sistance. My whole body felt as cold as ice.
For IA months l lay down stairs, my rela-
tives fearing to move me. During that time
q number of physicians were in constants
attendance, and, while l would seem to
rally, there was never any percept1ble per-
manent change for the better Often times
L wished ut the close of the day that before
morning came merciful Providence would
END MY SUFFERINGS.
"My husband had spent vast sums of money
in trying different cures, but to no avail
1 concluded to try, as a last resort. the effi-
cacy of the electrical treatment as applied
by the physicians of the Electropathic In
stitute 5O7 Penn avenue
"The first treatment | received benefited
me so much that l was able to lift my arm
above nv head. For six months before that
time I had been totally unable to raise
my arms at all. l gradually improved until
now 1 can do numerous duties that l
never dreamt would be my good fortune to
do again before died.
81 unhesitatingly recommend these physi-
clans and their methods, and feel sure that
they will effect permanent cure where re-
lief is at all possible"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-05
To-Day's East End Game.

The famous Jeanette Grays, who claim
to be champions of Western Pennsylvania.
will try their strength against the great
East End Gyms, the leaders in the County
League race, to-day at East End Gymnastic
Club Park at o'clock. The Grays are
strong club, but have in their claims been
which they one and all resent, and the Gyms
will endeavor to-day to show them where
they are wrong. A large crowd will no
game is sure to be seen. The Larimer and
Lincoln branch of DuQuesne Traction will
take care of the crowds going and coming.
Thompson or Gumbert and Lehman will be
the battery for the Gyms.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-05
BEAT THEM AGAIN.
The PhilIies Play Well and Get Another
Game From Anson.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 4-The Phillies again
defeated Chicago this afternoon in a feature
less game. Both pitchers did well, the odds
being in favor of Gleason, who also received
the better support. Attendance 2,lsO Score:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-05
General Sporting Notes.

j. F.-They never fought, as far as we are aware.
THE ]. vlsners beat the Liberty Blues yesterday
by IL to6.
THE Tarentum Fair and races will commence on
August 25.
THE Hornes ball team will play the Pittsburg
Drummers on Saturday at Bellevue.
THE Glenshaw Browns want to play the Valley
Stars Silver Kings or the Henrfettas. Address
John Osborn, Glenshaw.
THE backer of Tom Hammond will be at this
Office Saturday afternoon at O'Clock for race be-
tween Morrissey and Hammond.
THE Twentieth Street Stars beat the Shorties 10
8. The winners want to play any Junior team.
Address Frank McGarry. 1904 Carson street.
THERE will he q meeting of the County League
Tomorrow evening when the Williamsburg team
will be formally admitted TO the league to I'LL Nc
keesports place. --
THERE will be a s75-sprint handicap at Mononga-
hela City the 18th Inst. Entrance u, Entries
can be made to George Davidson. Shire Oaks, on
or before August II.
TIE wilkinsburgs. the member Of the
County League win play their first game Satur-
day, August s. with the East End Gyms at East
End 9ylnnAstic Club Park.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-05
LIVING ON NITRATES.
How the Chilean Rebels Manage to
Garry on the Long War.
LITTLE MILITARY ACTIVITY NOW
The Contest Seems to Have Become One
Simply of Endurance.
FIGHTING SHAM BATTLES TO KILL TINE

LONDON, Aug. 4.-Off1cial advices from Sam
tiago de Chile state that the rebels who are
in possession of the northern provinces in
which are situated the enormous nitrate de-
posits which have added so greatly to the
wealth of Chile, are working the deposits
and selling the nitrate. The Balmacedan
cruiser Almirante Lynch has cruised along
the northern coasts and reports that she
saw little signs of military activity on the
part of the insurgents.
On Sunday lastthe authorities issued Or
ders for the mobilization of the forces.
Within eight hours 1900 loyalist troops,
LOCO cavalry and artillery with so guns were
within easy distance OF the city. a sham
battle was fought, Of which President Bal
maceda was an interested spectator.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-05
THE WESTERN ROWERs.
NettIeton, of st. Paul, Wins the Senior Scull
Race Quite Handfly.

w1NN1PEG, MAN, Aug. 4.-This was the
closing day OF the Minnesota and Winnipeg
Association rowing regatta. The big event
of the day, the senior fours, was won by
Winnipeg the Lurlines, of Minneapolis two
lengths behind, and Minnesotas, of st. Paul,
last. Time, Sill.
The first heat of the senior singles was be-
tween Nettleton, of st. Paul. and Thompson,
of Winnipeg. Nettleton won in 1l:20I. The
second heat was betw cen Turnbull, OF Win
nipeg, and Paget, of st. Paul. Turnbull won
in 1859. The final was between Nettleton
and Turnbull, the st. Paul man winning
handily Junior doubles was between Fitz-
gerald and Grosskuf. of the Lurlines, and
Patton and Thompson, of the Winnipegs.
The Winnipegs won by six lengths.