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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-19
DICK GAEBLER MURDERED.
The buttc Barber VINO Played Detective
Waylaid and Killed

The Butte Barber Who Played Detective
Waylaid and Killed
A dispatch from New York brings the
news that Dick Gaebler, the Butte barber,
died in Bellevue hospital Thursday morn
ing, victim of violence. He was found on
the Bowery unconscious Wednesday, and
died without having made any statement
as to where his injuries were>received. The
hospital doctors found that his skull had
been fractured and that his BODY was n
mass Of bruises. In their opinion he had
been sandbagged and then used as foot
ball by his assailants.
When Gaebler arrived in New York from
Montana in November, 1889, he fell into
the hands OF bunco men, who tricked him
out OF S5OO. The police were slow in making
arrests, and Gaebler turned detective on HIS
own account. He succeeded in running
down three of the confidence men and GOT
his money. These three men were sent to
PRISON. Their friends and confederates
threatened to make away with Gaebler at
the first opportunity. He made an unsuo-
cessful effort to get on the detective force
there and then began a cout SO of hard drink
ing. He usually went armed. and said that
the confidence mon would always lind him
ready foc them.
When and where he was sAassaulted is
IL S'cAy co yos. he WaS ptoDaoly taken Dy
surprise and disarmed, ns the big revolver
ne was known to carry WAS not upon him.
The police are working on the theory that
he was assaulted by friends OF the conf
dence men. In one of Gaebler's pockets
was found certificate of deposit of 81, 200
with the American Loan and Trust COM
pany. His assailants evidently feared that
an attempt to negotiate this certificate
would lead to their detection aud concluded
not to take it. Gaeblsr has no relatives in
New York and no ono has yet put i'll claim
for the 1000.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-19
CHICAGO BDODLERs..
Indications That They Haye Friends on
the Grand Jury.

AnuicsIloOs Ihat They Have Friends ON
the Grand Jury.
CnIcAao, March 1s.-Ths grand Jury in
vcstiRation into alleged boodleism in She
CITY council in granting valuable fran
ctaises. began this morning. Alderman
kunz, who recently talked rather freely
when under the influence OF liquor, was
the only witness examined. II Ia rumorsd
that the alleged boodlers have friends ou
the grand Jury, and color Ia lent to the
Tnmor by the sudden postponement Of the
nearing till Tomorrow. Ii in understood a
special grand jury will be called. II is
also rnmored that one alderman has fled
the city and that several others are under
made no reyelations, but admitted that he
y TO be called again. States Attorney
Lonenecker says he has sufficient evidence
TO lndict number Of persons. and IL is
whispered around that several aldermen
are among the number, with the progpect
OF catching some larger fish. John Bon
held, famous tor his connection with tho
anarchist cases, has been employed bv tho
prosecution.
The discovery 10 said to have been made
by detective emyloyed by the inyestica-
tors that the "combine'' met in room in
the rear OF saloon owned by certain al
oermen Tor the division of spoils, or plan
hinR other sand-bagRing schemes. 1t 10
also said that disappointed political ambi-.
tlon had much to do with the expose. Two
aldermen, ons republican and one demo
crat, were turned down. by their respect-
i've parties at the recent primaries. and they
sought revenge in divullging the secrets Of
the gang. It's said that President Bill
lngs, of the Gas Trust. Promoter Bacon,
OF the Compressed Air'' scheme, and
other corporation officials will be brought
before the grand Jury.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-19
THE FIEND DENOUNCED.
= Most 1nhuman Monster That Ever
EreAthed the Air of Heaven"

- Most Inhuman Monster That Ever
Breathed the Air OF Heaven"
LIVERPOOL. March 18.-'rhe bodies of
Mrs. Williams and her four children, ex-
humed at Rainhill after being murdered
and buried by Frederick Deeminp, alias
Williams, were buried this afternoon in the
parish chu.chyerd in the presence of a
large concourss Of people. At the post
mortem examination Albert Deeminc
brother OF Frade,ick, nearly tainted at tie
sight of the bodies. 1t transpires that
Deeming treated his wife brutally soon
after marriage. AT the grave the curate
who conducted the religious exercises de-
founced the iendish acts of Deeminp in
the most scatbinR terms, and alluded to the
murderer as "the most inhuman monster
who had ever breathed the air Of heaven. =,
The immense crowd Of spectators showed
their detestation of Deeming by loudly ap-
plauding these words. statement made
by Albert DeeminR at the coroner's inquest
to- day, to the effect that he saw the mu ders
in o dream. caused great sen
sntion. He also testified that lust before
the time of the murder his sister law had
Gl0O on her person.
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Capital Notes.

Tho treasury department purchased
497, goo ounces of silver Friday. at .9O15 and
1929.
William B. Gilbert, of Oregon, was co H.
tirmed circuit judge Of the ninth judicial
district by tho senate in executive session
Friday.
The house elections oommitte has do
cided to seat Moves. tho republican con-
testnnt from New York, and unseat Rock
we'll, democrat.
Recent heavy disbursements reduced the
treasury balance to $29.65l.3 1926, of which
$12,6ll, POI is on deposit with she national
banks and $12.225,O00 in subsidiary and
minor coin.
The Boring sen question was again dis
cusSed at tho cabinet meeting Friday. No
reply 70 tho Presidents note OF tho Sth. in
regard TO tho Inodus vivendi, has yet boan
received from Salisbury.
Tho diplomatic and consular bill, AZ COM
pleted by tho house committee. consoli.
dates the mission to Peru with that OF Bo-
livin, and Columbia with Eouador. at a
salary of $1,000 each. Gnntumula and
Honduras. now one mission, isdividsd md
Guatsmaln united TO Veneznela. ut $1n. 900,
and Honduras is joined to tho mission TO
Nicaragua, Costa Ricn and Salvador,
The DNnish mission Ia joined to that of
sweden ana Norway and the salary loft at
$1,000.
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HAVE COME TO TERMS,

Railroads and Cnur d'Alene Mine Own
ers Agree on Compromise.
1t is semi officially reported that the Mine
Owners association of the Coeur d'Alenes
has settled the difficulties with tho rail-
roads over freight rates. The two railroad
companies have conceded the reduction de-
manded by tho mine owners of 81 PER ton,
which brings the rate ON concentrates to
Missouri river points and Denver to the
rate charged in 1890, which was Sl4 per ton.
Az this is all that WAS demanded of them
there il no doubt that work will be imme-
diatelp resumed. 1t ia also rumored that
the association has decided to reduce the
wages of common laborets in the mines to
S3 per day. Miners will he paid the old
rate of $3.50. The association has decided
that their work is worth more than that of
unskillea laborers and that the cut, since
it must be made somewhere. shall be made
where it can be- done most justly
The resumption of work in the mines will
necessitate the importation of at least 1000
laborers aud miners. Fully that number
have left the Cnur d'Alenes aud scattered
over the mining camps of the United States
since the shutdown in January. IL is in
tends d to start up by April |.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-19
THE AGENT GONE.
The Safe Locked and No One Knows How
Accounts Stand.

The Safe Locked and No One Knows How
Accounts Stand.
News has been received from Hope,
Idaho, that W. p. Collins. the Northern Pa.
cific agent at Granite, in that state. disap-
peared Sunday, and no clue to his wherea-
bouts has been learned. The safe ia
locked and cannot bo opened without the
aid Of an expert, 30 it is not known how his
accounts stand with the company. Collins
has been in the employ of the Northern
Pacific at Granite over year and enjoyed
the confidence of everybody. As he had
the only safe in town it is thought he may
have had considerable money entrusted to
mis- care. but tho company cannot lose any
thing, az the American bond company are
his sureties. 1t is thought by some that he
has committed suicide, as he has been sick
and deapondent of late The general opin-
ion ia that he has taken what money was iii
his possession, and has sought moro con-
genial climate. A special agent of the
company has gone wost to take charge OF
the station and straighten matters out.
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PRUss1AN CABINET CRISIS.
One Member Has Resigned--von Capriyl
Will Probably Follow.

One Member Has Resigned--vnn Caprivl
Will Probably Follow.
BERLIN, March 18.--The Tageblatt de-
clares thnt majority of those present at
yesterday's cabinet council advocated the
withdrawal of the primary education bill.
The Post says the attitude of the ministers
toward the bill has chnnged, a majority of
the cabinet being opposed to Won Zedlidtz
Trutzschlei's views. 1t now appears GER
tain that Count Won Zedlidtz Trutzschler
resigned Office at the termination of the
cabinet council Thursday. prompted by the
emperor's statement that he did not wish the
primary education bill passed BY 4 one
side majority. 1t is stated that Herr
Rauchhaupt, leader of the conservatives in
the lower house of the Prussan diet, now
declines to accept certain clauses in the
primary education bill, although the main
body of conservatives is pledged to support
the measure. The result OF this action is
to create a deadlock. The ministers to-day
tried to convince the chancellor that he
need not identify himself with Count Won
Zedlitz.
II il reported that the emperor sent DR..
Lucapus yesterday afternoon to induce
Count Won Zsdlidtz to reconsider. It ia
believed that Zedlidsz declined to withdraw
his resignation. Chancellor Won Caprivi's
intention to rcsig becoming more decided.
He has represented to the emperor that he
must identify himself with Zsdlidtz whose
views he personally shares. In the event
will be difficult to anticipate
his successor. or Z possible combin-
alton for n new ministry. DR.. Miguel
Prussian minister of finance. calmly awaits
events. Tho London Telegraph's Berlin
correspondent says the emperor would not
have left Berlin If Cnprivi had really re-
signed, and there is no foundation for the
presumption that Prince Bismarck is likely
to be consultsd. No decision anent Zed-
lidtz will be taken until the emperor re-
turns. His sudden departure. coupled with
the secrecy OF the proceedings of tho coun-
Cnprivi vAinly tried to dissuade Zedlidsz
from lesigning, as this result would prob
ably greatly embarrass the government.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-19
AFTER ALGER's BARREL.
Arkansas Office Hoiders Wavering in Sup
port Of Harrison.


Arkansas Office Holders Wavering in Sup
port of Harrison.
LITTLE Rock, Ark, March 1s.-Gen. Pow
ell Clayton has been in the city for the past
week in consultation with republican man
ayers from all parts of the state Soon af-
ter Blaine's letter declining to permit his
name to 60 before the Minneapolis co1ven.
tion was made public. it was gwen out that
the republican delegates from this state to
the convention would be instructed for Har-
rison. Surface Indications are that this
programme has been changed within the
past week or since Gen. AlRer an
nounced his candidacy, and that Gen. Clay
toms visit here and conference with repub-
lcan leaders has something to do with it.
just what the plan is, can not be learned,
but it IS whispered around that tho repub-
lloan state convention which meets here
April z, will pass resolution cordially in
dorsing Harrison's administration hut will
send an uninstruoted delegation to tho ma
tional convention. Those who remember
the attitude of the Arkansas republican
delegates i'll the national conventions of
lssl-ss, say they will be greatly surprised
it Harrison receives The votes of the dele
CATION at Minneapolis unless he develops
enough strength to insure his nomination
on the first ballot.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-19
EARNING HIS SALARY,
A Space Writer Deoides to Put Up Two
Democratic TICkets

A Space Writer Decides to Put Up Two
Democratic Tickets.
New York, March 1S.-'rhe Washington
correspondent OF the Herald sends his paper
story i'll which he raises the question as
to whether there may not be two demo-
cratic candidates this year. The writer
says others think it not unlikely because of
the difference on silver and the tariff. The
dispatch runs on this WAY: A gentleman
favors this policy whose Judgment will give
Intelligent direction to tile movement, and
whosa private wealth will furnish to a
great extent tho sinsws of war and who is
terribly in earnest regarding the matter.
During the interim between now and the
meeting Of the national convention at Chi
cago the proposition will be quietly dis
cussed among them, and letters and cirou-
lars will DO sent out to the sound money
democrats, particularly in the New Eng
land, middle aud western states, inviting
cooperation with tho movement in the
event that BY the action of the Chicago
convention II shall become necessary.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-19
A Disputcd Iasirship.

CHICAGO, March lS.--The testimony of a
few resident witnesses was taken to-day in
the case of the disputed heirship to the
estate of tho late Samuel Sankey, of San
Francisco, which oonaists of $G0O0O worth
of property situated i'll Chicago. Carrie g.
Sankey claims hership as the adopted
daughter of the deceased. Her claim is
disputed by John, Jacob and James V.
Sankoy, brothers OF tho deceased. ana n
number of nicoos and nephsws aud others
who pretend to huve some interest in the
land by reason OF tax titles.
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way stop was made Mt Waynosboro, where
large crowd had assembled at the sta
ton. The local militia company fred q
salute sal, and tho ladies Of the city presented
Hill with magnificent bouquet, bearing
card inscribed, "ro onr great demootntic
leader, who leads but to victory" The
senator was introduced AZ the next presi-
dent OF the United States, and made brief
speeoh. When this city WAS reached 20
great was the crowd assembled about the
depot that IL took the party ten minutes TO
force a way TO the carriages They were
escorted to the Arlington hotel by II militia
company and other organizations, and this
evening Senator Hill held II reception.
=, Mr. Hill addressed large audience at
ths opera house this evening. He was en-
ttihuslast'calIy Va received, and at the close Of
the address resolutions commencing his
wise counsel and patriotic words were
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-19
AS a Leader He Proves an Intense
Disappointment to His
Colleagues.
Salisbury Desires to Leave to His
Successor Heritage OF
Complications
Crisis In the Prussian Cabinet, with Strons
Probability That Caprivi Wtil fse-
sign the Chancellorship

| copyright, 1892. New York Associated Press.l
LONDON, March 18.-Labouchere's at
tempt In the commons last night to extort
from Balfonr some information az to the
dissolution Of parliament was a fzzle.
owing to lack of support. Gladstone,
before starting for Hawarden, brought
Harcourt. Trevlynn and others into accord
with his policy of not interfering with the
progress Of governments business. on the
ground that it IL tumbling to pieces itself.
The warmest friends of Balfonr admit that
hisloadership is a disappointment. No regu-
lar obstruction has thwarted business, yet
government bills and votes for supply are
IN an unprecedented, condition Of muddle.
Balfour's want OF tact frequently irri-
tates members and drives them into
the opposition. The question Of
renewal OF the modus vivendi in BerinR sea
has reached an advanced stage. Sir Julian
Pauncefote being charged to state the char
acter Of Salisburv's roply. In ministerial
| circles 1t is believed that Salisbury con-
tinues to contend that the renewal of the
modus vivendi under existing conditions ia
unreasonable. The liberals believe Salis-
bury wants to leave the question in state
to embarrass the coming Gladstone govern
ment The matter does not excite much
public interest, as, with the exception of a
certain jinRo section Of the radical press,
nobody admits tho possibility Of the
difficulty ripening into dangerous quarrel.
The success Of the bi-metallic league COM
mittee is such that it has been decided to
raise the question of international confer
ence by debate in parliament. Adhesion
of many members of the commons is said
to justify the movement.
The Irish unionists have arranged to
contest sixty seats in Ireland. The chance
OF winning majority is remote, but they
aim to embarass the nationalists. The lat
ter, it is estimated. will require 100000 to
fight with success.
1t is reported that the Palmers. ono of the
largest naval and shipping firms in the
United Kingdom, are arranging to transfer
their plant from Newcastle on-Iyne TO d
certain port in the United States. Rocke-
feller. of the Standard Oil company, will.
1t il said. join the enterprise, controlling
100000 600 and using his influence to secure
4 government contract for war ships.
Lenders among the striking miners pri-
vately admit that the strike was failure.
The men have already lost in wages 81, ,5O0.-
O03 and further loss is aocruing. Ii addi-
tlonal cost to consumers in the increase in
the price of coal is added 1t will be seen
that gigantic sum of money has been
wasted since the struggle began. rhe sole
persons profting have been the middlemen,
who unloaded stocks at large profits.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-19
Michigan Prohibit,onists.


GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, March 1s.-Ths
Michigan state prohibition convention
completed it's organization to-day and go
lected delegates to thu national conven-
ton. The platform. after the usual pro-
hlbitory planks, declared that the circulat-
ing medium of the country may rightly
consist Of gold. silver and paper, Of full
legal tender and sufficient In quantity to
meet the demands of business. Trusts
ana like combinations are de-
crieu and the cooperation of Mich
igan farmers and other classes in In
voked to aid in the overturning of class
legislation and in the accom- piiahment Of
industrial reforms. Telegraph and tele.
phone lines should be managed in the in
terest of the people and the adjustment of
duties on imports should be fixed in bus
mess like manner by national com mission
of experts, and not be made the football o I
political acrobats.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-19
EXPRESSIONS OF GRATITUDE.

Manifested by ths Russians for the RELIEF
Cargo of the Indiana.
LlnAu, March ls.-Enthusiasm over the
American contributions of provisions re-
oeived by the steamship Indiana show no
sign of abatement. Employees OF the ar
senal here to-day chartered seven steamers
and went out to the steamshin Indiana and
crested Captain Sergeant. All sorts of
salutes were given and wild yells went up
for America ana everything American.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-19
Reeds bile Oyeraow..

PORTLAND, Me-, March l8,---At banqnst
OF the Young Mems Republican club last
night, Hon. Thomas B. Reed the chief
speaker said: Perhaps the very best ex-
ample Of the fundamental difference be-
tween the democratic and republican pnr-
ties can be seen in that curious excursion
Of Japhet in search of his father, or David
hunting the presidency, now visible un-
der the southern heavens. David b. Hill is
typical democrat and ought to be the
PRESIDENTIAL candidate Of his party, because
ne represents it; he is like it; he under
stands it. and in short time, if elected, he
will be it,
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On MARCH 10, 1865, SHER-
MANS victorious Army was taken
by surprise at Bentonville by the
confederates under General JOE
JOHNSTON. SLocUM's command
was for some time in danger of
almost complete annihilation.
Nothing but the most des-
perate fighting saved the Federal
forces from overwhelming defeat.
The slaughter on both sides was
terrific.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-19
Can Not He the Man.

DUBUQUE Iowa, March 1s.-A dispatch
sent out from here stated that Tom Des-
mond. ex-sheriff of San Francisco county,
was believed to be the California sheriff
who wrote to Mrs. Terry that be had been
offered $25,000 to kill Judge Terry. Des-
mond has not been here since 1884 and can
not be tho man unless the letter was writ
ten at that time. He WAS east three years
ago, and until year ago last fall. when he
returned to California, he was suspected,
but proved that he had been in Washing
ton until after the murder was committed,
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Result of Persona. journalism.

COLUMBUS o.. March 1S.-Patrick j.,
brother of William j. Elliott, now serving
life sentence for tho murder of A. @.
Osborne on the streets of Columbus on
Fob. 23 1891, was to-day convicted of man
slaughter. The two brothers and Osborne
we're rival Sunday newspaper men, and the
shooting was the result of personal Journal
ism.
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Never Dreamed of Writing 1t.

New YcRK, March lS.--The Herald's cor
Respondent at Lakewood, N. j., saw ex-
President Cleveland last night regarding
the Evening Telegram story. why" he
said, II never dreamed of writing such a
letter, and, surely. if I had penned such
letter would certainly know somethina
about it. Well, well,' he continued. 40
they say Mrs. Cleveland induced me 10
suppress letter which was never written.
That silly story is an absurd one, for the
main fact is that Mrs. Cleveland never in
terferes in political matters in which am
concerned"
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Another win lie Sent.

PnlLADELpt11A. March 18.--The executive
committee Of the Russian Relief assooia-
tion. at an executive session this afternoon.
decided to send another vessel to Russia
with cargo of food. A cableQram was rs-
ceived to-day from Mr.. Blankenberg. toll
ing Of the intense enthusiasm with which
the cargo Of the Indiana was received al
Libau. The second cargo will be shipped
April l3, on the steamer Consmaugh.
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10000 CATTLE PERISH.
In the Terrible blizzard That Swept Over
hN mt

tho South.
FoRr WoHTu Texas March lS.-The
snow and wind storm which ragged several
days from Wyoming to central Texas, has
boen exceedingly severe npon live stock. In
southeren Colorado the loss of cattle and
sheep will be very great. Thousands were
frozen to death in New Mexico and north.
ern Texas. IL il estimated that 10000 cattle
pershed along the line OF the Denver,
Texas ~ Gulf road between Trinidad, Col,
and Fort Worth, Texas, and as many more
north and east of Trinidad, The storm,
however, has been salvation to the wheat
crop in northern Texas, which looks finer
than ut any time during several years.
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The Stay Defeated.

WARRENToN. Va, March 1S.-Lee Hofflen
and Joseph Dye, who last fall murdered
the Kines family. this morning wore
lynched near Gainesville, Prince William
county. The men were to have been
hanged to-day. but a stay of proceedings
had been secured. A palt of sixty men
overpowdered the guard. hanged the mur-
ders to tree and riddled the body with
bullets.