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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-20
PLENTY or COLO ON HAND.
Secretary Foster Anticipates No
Panic From the FURRY in
Wall Street.
Balance OF Trade In Our Favor
and Gold Must Come
Back.
He VIII Remain in Entire Charge OF the
Treasury Until Grover Cleveland
II Jnaugurated.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-Tha treasury de-
pRrtment was kept fully and promptly ad-
vised OF the progress Of the stock market
in New York to-day, and Secretary Foster
was In conference with his assistants sew
eral times upon the situation. After the
department closed. Assistant Secretaries
Gear, Spaulding and Lambertson gathered
in the aecretary's room and discussed the
events of tho day. Tho secretary said In
answer to a question based on report
printed in Now York, that he was much ex-
Cited over ths matter and intended to 40 to
New York to consult New York bankers:
II am not going to New York TO confer
with bankers or any one else about the
financial situation. The idea had not pre-
viously occurred to me, As to gold in the
treasury" continued tho secretary I'VE are
all right. Last month exports from this
country amounted to &7,000,000, but the
TREASURY lost half million only. The reserve
limit is fxed at Sl00,0000O0 and have
$4,000, 900 more than that. The resources
of the country are greater and more varied
than most people know. and money paid
into the treasury for gold can be used for
replacing the amount sold. Money ia
HceQeu WEBB Blu SOubu 10 DuT RfHlus pTcVI-
sioLs and cotton, and il I can save man
five or six hundred dollars on a million he
does not stop at giving me gold in New
York for currency laid down for him
wherever he wants it. If they get us down
in this matter ii will be only after a Iona
fight and q hard one.
IF ii were not for the scare that seems in
evitabIe in connection with shipments of
gold abroad, it could not be such bad
thing after all. The balance of trade is in
our favor at the rate of SIC, ,000, 900 month.
and gold will certainly find its way back
here. Last month We shipped more provi-
sions abroad than ever before. and believe
the showing for December will be as good.
We have nearly 5000. 200 OF gold in the
| United States. If two hundred millions
were to 90 out it would result in a reduc-
tion of our public debt to that extent, with
| accompanying saving of interest on that
amount. ] am not all uneasy regarding
the situation"
| Then the secretary and Mr.. Gear fell to
| exchanging observations on the prosperous
condition of the country shown in purely
agricultural portions. notably Iowa. Gov.
Gear's own state. With these consoling
reflections fresh in their minds the secretary
and his assistants separated, the former re-
iteratng his statement that he intended to
| manage the affairs of the department. as the
active head until his term expired, and he
| had no doubt of his ability to maintain a,
it's present figure the gold reserve in the
treasury.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-20
THE BOMB IN PROHIBITION.
Inaccurate Aim Defeats Its Efficiency--Au
Iowa Incident.

Inaccurate Ann Defeats Its Efficiency--An
Iowa Incident.
CHEROKEE. Iowa, Dec. 19.-Residents In
this town were aroused from slumber al
two o'clock this morning by terrific ex.
plosion which, on investigation, proved to
be an attempt to blow mp the Children of
Zion parsonage, occupied by Elder John
Patterson and family. A dynamite bomb
was thrown, which fell little short Of the
main structure, but tore the porch in frau-
ments and shattered the windows. A son
of she pastor has been active in attempting
to enforce the prohibition law in this city
and last week assisted in raiding q res-
taurant where twenty-three barrels of hees
were seized, which were stored in the cellar
of the parsonage to await condemnation
proceedings set for to-day. IL 10 supposed
the perpstration of the outrage was actin
ated by the spirit of revenge and desire 10
destroy the beverage, that 1t might not be-
used in evidence. The people arc greatly
excited over the outrage.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-20
A SPY IN CAMP.
Evidence for Canada Secured In the
United States.

Evidence for Canada Secured In the
United States.
OTTAWA, Ont, Dec. 19.-Mai. Sherwood.
commissioner of dominion police. returned
from the Pacific coast after an absence of
two months. He has been collecting evil
dence confrmatory of the position of Can
ada in the Bering sea controversy. Three
weeks ago Sherwood was among the Indians
of Queen Charlotte islands from whom. it
is said, officers Of the United States navy
obtained evidence favorable to the Ameri-
can case by the exercise of unfair means of
persuasion. 1t is said that important evil
dence bearing upon this phase of the diff
entity has been obtained by the commits
sioner. A month ago Sherwood left Vic
toria for San Francisco There he prose-
cuted his mission with such secrecy that it
was not until the day following his de-
parture that any intimation OF his busi-
ness WAS made public. San Francisco ia
headquarters of the United States sealing
feet, and in furtherance of his inquiries
within the precincts of the Golden Gate
Sherwood obtained, it is said, number OF
afiidavits from American sealing captains
corroborating Canada's contention.
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WILL KEEP ur THE WORK.
| Democratic Clubs WIN Maintain Head
qeartors at the Capital

Democratic Clubs WIN Maintain Head
qeartors at the Capital
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-The executive
committee of the democratic clubs national
association to-day decided to continue
headquarters in Washington. With view
TO continuing the work begun last year, it
was decided to appoint sub committee
to take charge of especial work in states
and territories. Chairman Wilson being
made chairman with power to appoint as
sociates. Much of the success of the late
election is attributed to the formation of
the clubs. The president, secretary and
chairman of the executive committee we're
instructed 10 prepare an address to the
public setting forth tho aim and object OF
the association. A sub-committee was APP
pointed consisting OF Channeoy II. Black,
Chairman Wilson and Secretary Gardner,
to transact business presented whom the
executive committee IL not in session.
There was also finance eemmittse, con-
sisting OF Benton MeMiiiin Michael ID.
Harter and Jefferson Nj. Levy, to make ar
| rangements for collecting funda for carry
ing on the educational work of the assoeia-
tion,
meeting of the republican senatorial
steering committee was held to. day for tbs
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POST MORTEM PROGRESS.

DIR. Briggs Defends the Theory OF Pro-
Rressive sanctification.
New YORK. Dec. 19.-Dr. Briggs finished
three days speech to-day. Several times
he WAS applauded, but that the closing mo-
ments of the session were against him was
plainly evident. Taking up charge six. the
essence OF which is that the accused de-
clared that sanctifcation is not complete
at death, which is contrary to the stand
ards of the church, which teache that the
souls of believers are at their death at once
made perfect in holiness, defendants said
there was no proof offered for this essential
doctrine in the charge. He had declared
for progressive sanctification and argued at
length to show that there was middle
state, and that sanctifcation could never
be completed until the day of rssurreo-
tion. The invariable statement of the tes-
lament Is that the second advent of Jesus
Christ is the goal of sanctiication. In con-
clusion Briggs said:
II have shown that the doctrines taught
by me are not contrary to the Westminster
confession; not irreconcilable with the
scriptures, bat the product of a comprehen-
sive study of the scriptures. 1t is now for
the presbytery of New York to make its de-
oision. pray God you make no mistake,
but stand firmly by the word of God and
constitution of our church, and 80 deliver 9
righteous verdict"
DR.. Briggs asked how much more time
the prosecuting committee would ask. He
demanded that the prosecution should not
be permitted to bring in new matter, OF
matter prepared months ago and held fol
the conclusion. He wanted the matter set
tied. Col. MoCook, speaking for the pros
ecution, said he thought they could con-
cude their reply by Wednesday evening
The committee would insist on the usage OF
the courts, which allowed complainant in
all actions, both criminal and civil, to open
and close proceedings. The moderator &c
ruled. Briggs rose and commenced to
speak, but the moderator declared him out
OF order. Briggs appealed, but the moder-
ator was sustained by an overwhelming
vote
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Drugged and Robbed.

BUTTE Dec. 49, Especial - Rober.
Thompson was found on the street. sa,ly
this morning in dying condition. Flo
was taken to 23l East Silver street. his
home. where he died this afternoon, There
are suspicious of foul play. He had been
absent all night from home. aud soon after
he was taken home began to grow black in
the face. Two physicians were sen. for,
who pronounced him suffering from poison.
Thompson remained in heavy stupor un-
Ill his DEATH In spite of all efforts to re-
vive him. The doctors give ii as their
opinion that he died from opium poisoning
and IL is believed he was druGged and
robbed somewhere.
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HALL AND FITZ.
April Finally Set as tho Time for Theil
Battle.

april FINALLY Set rs the Time for Their
Battle.
New York, Dec. 19.-The date Of the
Hall Fitzslmmons fight was formally de-
cided upon by Captain Williams, match
maker of the Crescent City Athletic Club.
The match will take place on Wednesday
night. April 5. Mr.. Williams and Martin
Julian, representing Bob Fitzsimmons, and
Hall met at the st. James to clinch the
match. Both principals are satisfied with
April s. and have already signed to this eff
feet. Hall affixed his signature yesterday
morning and Mr.. Julian signed for Fitz.
simmons last night.
Fitzsimmons will start into training for
the fight about month before the time of
the match. He will prepare himself at Bay
st. Louis. where quarters have already
been secured. 1t has not been settled as
yet where Hall will get himself in uondi-
tion, but he will probably choose Lake
wood, N. j., for he is very much in favor of
that place. Hall was weighed yesterday
and tipped the scales at exactly 1915
pounds stripped. He says that he will not
need to take much flesh off, as he is in fair
ly good condition. Fitzsimmons. Martin
Julian said, will build himself up and step
into the ring as heavy as he can.
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WASHINGTON, Doc. 10. lin the house 10
day IL was manifest that the Christmas
holidays are rapidly approaching. Unoo~
cupied aoats far outnumbered those ocou-
pied. There came up from tho last session
bill for the relief OF William L. Wimans.
inventor OF the spidle-shaped ship. There
was quite an opposition manifested and q
motion to pass tho bill was Lost. Wilson,
democrat, of Missouri, called up She
senate bill increasing the pensions Of
pensioners of the Mexican war from
$8 TO $12 a month. Passed. Culbertaon,
democrat, of Texas, moved to suspend the
rules and pass the bill limiting the iurisdic-
tion of circuit and district courts Of ths
United States. The bill prohibits suits Ia
the United States courts by or against cor-
porations, except to courts of the legal
domieile of the corporations in cases whero
Jurisdiction depends upon the citizenship
Of the parties. Agreed to.
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Proposed Tar on whisky.

WAsnisoToN, Dec. 10. - Representa-
Owen Scott. OF Illinois. IL collecting faut1
and figures and will Immediately after me
holidays request the ways and means onns-
mittse to accord him hearing ON tha bill
increasing the internal revenue tax on
whisky. Thua fur the committee has given
no indication Of its attitude towards khe
measure, but IL has nttractsd 40 much ~
tention throughout the country. thEt SCOTT
expects considerable co-operatioR In prsss~
ing 1T upon the attention OK all those desir-
ing speedy means of increasing federal rav-
spirits from 90 cents to $1.25 per gallon.
thus putting tax on whisky products to
the amount of $4,000 600 annually. Tho
increase proposed in the bill will give al
most 40 per cent more revenues or total
alone. This will partially supply the loss
OF revenue by the sugar schedule Of ihe
Mckinley bill.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-20
INTERSTATE COMMISSION.
Report of Work Done During the Year
Amendments Suggested.

Report of Work Done During the Year
Amendments Suggested.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 19.-The annual report
of the interstate commerce commission
says experience has established the i'm
portance of the Interstate law and intensi-
fed it's necessity. and the very respects in
which the law failed to meet public ex-
pectation demonstrate the utility of gov
eminent supervision. 1t is not too much 80
say that judicial Interpretation has limited
the meaning of the law ami sscribed to ii
an intent not contemplated when it was
passed. but the effect of these decisions are
greatly exaggerated. The work of the COM
mission is set forth at length. including an
interesting statement that there are now
on file with the commission S50000 tariff
schedules, also review of the hearings and
Investigations and cases disposed OF. The
report says the character of the proceed
ines before the commission indicates that
the main causes and complaints arise from
discrimination and preference in rates and
facilities, and not from rates unreasonable
in themselves.
Under the head of proceedings in courts
tho late opinion of Justice Brewer in the
court of appeals. deciding the long and
short haul case, ID discussed and .hs die
tum of the opinion-that the total joint
rates of two roads over an independents line
from lines formed by either road, are not to
be considered in determining the local rate
OF either read, and therefore may be even
less than the intermediate or local rate---is
shown to be without foundation. To pro-
sect intermediate localities and interests
from the disastrous effects of this judicial
Interpretation congress is asked to take
such immediate action as will give legisla-
tive construction to the word ''liue" in the
statute.
Several amendments are recommended
by the commissioners for the purpose OF
strengthening the law discussed, especially
those growing out ofsthe late decision OF
the supreme court, and Judge Gresham
decision, that congress cannot conssitu-
tionally require federal courts to use their
processes TO compel the production of tes-
timonY before nom judicial tribunal. Re
gardina the proposed amendment by which
pooling will be permitted the report says
"Ihe attempt TO secure the public from dis
elimination. extottion. fayoritism, etc.. ii
the very essence and purpose of the law,
and it would be vain to protect carriers
from competitive attacks upon each Other
if the general public cannot DO protected
from the greater evils above mentioned"
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HE WAS VERY SIMPLE.
Not to Know what Was Done with
Bride Money.

Bribs Money.
PARIS Dec. 19.--M. Monchicourt, iiquida-
tor OF the Panama Canal company, was be-
fore tho investigating committee again to-
day. He said that In 1883 Reinach re-
ceived from the company's treasury $780,
900, credited to him to ''advertiainR' and
100000 on account OF "undsrwrising."
Monchicourt asked him how these enorm-
Gus sums were used. w5orenpon Hsinach
replied, you are very simple" He learned
that this money WAS given to Reinach as
the price OF his assistance in securing tho
isBue OF Panama canal lottery bonds. Not
the smallest part of this assistance con-
sished In pushing through parliament q bill
authorizing the loan. Monohicourt COM
planned OF the demands. and had wit
messed violent scones on account OF them
at meetings.
Several sums amounting to 10000 900
francs hGd been given persons to induce
them to boom Panama loans. He never
bought for cash, but many checks wer
payable to 'bearer." M. Obefdoortfer re-
ceived 1000, COO francs for merely suggest
ing the device Of lottery. A letter was
read from M. Castellon to the effect that
Senator Paul Deves cashed for friend a
check for 2O,000 francs, given by Reinach to
establish an organ in tho Panama interest.
Deputy La Mabelle. talking about the ex-
penditures Of the company. said journalists
crowded to the Offices constantly and had
to be paid for ceasing attacks on the COM
pany. Little sheets were started against
the enterprise, and some OF these oppon-
ents were satisfied to receive so francs.
Then the guaranteeing syndicates had to be
paid for receiving subscriptions to the
loans. Again there were societies that had
to be paid for speaking we'll of the compa-
ny or retaining from attacks upon it.
81 k.ktI h
were more exacting than the journalists.
II is said that 800 or 600 persons, in various
stations of life, are known to have been
implicated in the frauds and bribe taking,
although the government has no proof suf-
ficient to convict such numbers.
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AVALANCHE OF WOES.


ET. Louis, Dec. 10.-Depossd, with q
shortage in his accounts OF 500, GOO, his son
dead. . suicide. with absolute ruin staring
him in the face, Michael J. Foerstel, until
tonight city treasurer Of 81. Louis. ia one
Of tho most miserable Of men. Az an early
hOur this morning hre was discovered by q
watchman In the city treasurei's office,
where, with the doors OF the vaults wide
open. too evident attempt had been made
to destroy everything In that Office in the
way OF records Fortunately the fire was
extinguished before anything but some use
less papers and old furniture had been de-
stroyed. When Treasurer Fosrstsl arrived
almost his first words were that when his
son and assistant, Edward, arrived they
would quickly know how things stood.
In few minutes word was received that
the young man was then dying at his house
with bullet in his brain, fred there by
bis own hand. When the news was COM
municated to his father, he was ptostratsd
for short time, bat by violent effort
suppressed bis emotion and directed that
an investigation bo begun at once into the
affairs Of the Office.
This was completed late this evening.
with the result stated above. The mayor
immediately deposed the treasurer and ap-
pointed Charles Parsons. tho we'll known
banker. to act in his stead. For several
weeks there have been rumors afioat about
yoonR Foerstsl. who has been what 10
known as plunger. There have been
suits brought against his father by money
lenders. notorious for exorbitant charges.
Assertions regarding real estate deals and
allegations of use of city money by some
one who recouped the treasury previous to
the regular examinations by borrowing
from this shylock, who at last sued the
treasurer himself on the notes. The old
man declares tho notes to be forgerics.
To-day's events were the elimination of
all these rnmors. The young mans record
is that Of plunger. On horses he was q
heavy better, placing thousand or more
at a time. He was also Interested in renl
estate deals beyond his capacity to handle,
as shown by recent developments.
He was only 23 years of age. but
had large experience in financial matters.
In his capacity as assistant treasurer over
$40 600, 600 passed through his hands an
nually. He was treasurer Of two building
associations and interested in company
manufacturing novelties. but his accounts
in these are said to be all right. His attor-
ney says he has been terribly worried OF
late by the attempt of some one to black.
mail him out of $4,000 for keeping quiet
what he knew.
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HIS TAKING OFF.
Was Success In tho Mind of the Eiec
tricians.

Was Success In tho Mind of the Eiec~
tricians.
SING SING. N. Y, Dec. 19.-F,ed Mcclure
was electrocuted in prison this morning.
McGuire was a farm hand employed by
Noah Gregory. at Middleton, N. Y, and tho
crime for which he paid the penalty was
the brutal murder of his employers wife
for the purpose of securing 800 known to
be in the house. He fret shot her. then
stamped on her head. crushing it like an
egg shell. Bloody footprints on the door
step led to his arrest and conviction.
The execution WAS the most successful
vet performed in Sing Sing peiaon. There
were only two applications of tho electrodes
and the second only as a precautionary
measure, ma the condemned mau was dead
from the first shock of 1900 volts. His
flesh whore the electrodes were applied gave
no signs of burning and witnesses detected
no odor of burning flesh. as in previous ex-
eoutions. Mcclure was very cool and COL
lected throughout. Tho attendant physi-
clan says he was dead in twelve seconds af-
ter the first shock.
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THE BOTTOM FELL OUT.


And a Grain Speculator Had Too Mu1h
Corn Hand.
CHICAGO. Dec. 1a--Dannis +. Siblsy, an
old board of trade man, was forced to
make assignment to-day. His liabilities
will reach S26S000. Hia assets are not ret
fully determined. but ii 10 thought they
oannos reach $4,000. He has been buying
corn heavily for December delivery In New
York. expecting that when navigation
closed freight rates would 10 up and with
them the prices Of cereals. Accordingly he
was caught with 3. 100000 bushels OF corn.
when the roads cut rates in two and the
bottom foil out OF the market. Board OF
trade men assign the failure to an attempts
by Sibley to corner the corn market. sib-
Icy denies this. Over forty board OF trade
men are caught by the failure In sumo
ranging from $1,000 TO $4,000.
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yanda,. Not Inaicsed.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 19.-The grand Jury Of
Morgan county. called together tive weaks
ago at Martinsville to Investigate the dsss-
Grafton Of soldiera' graves, has adjourned
without returning an indiotment againas
any one for the crime. The belief III
strong that the perpetrators were bsfnra tha
grand jury, but tho guilty had 10 completely
covered up every truce OF their work by
threats or money that tho most persistent
questioning could not trap them,
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prnctor Mixea up in nd.

New foRK, Dec. 10. Judge Patterson, in
the supreme court to-day heard argument
on the demurrer 30 the complaint in the
action begun by l.. NJ. Smodbury. as owner
of certain stock of the Richmond Marble
company, against United States Senator
Proctor and others. The complaint charges
Proctor with being engaged in a fraudulent
and illegal scheme to deprecinte the appar-
ent value. misappropriate the assets of the
Vermont Marble company. OF which he
was president from 1880 to 1889, when he
resigned in favor of his aon,'
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Burre-McAu,sffe Fight.

BosroN, Dec. 19.-Diok Burce, the Eng
lish champion lightweight. to-day signed
articles to fight Jack MoAulitfe. the Amer
lean lightweight champion. at the Coney
island club somo time in February, for a
purse of 100000 and the championship of
the world. The articles must be signed by
McAulitfe before Saturday. Dec. "a. The
men are to weigh not less than 1873 pounds
and the contest will be with fve-ounee
gloves under Queensberry rules.
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TO-DAY at Bath Beach, Me-,
the Ammen Ram will be launched
with appropriate ceremonies.
The new craft was named iE
honor Of Admiral Ammen, and
was built at Bath. Those present
upon the occasion will include
Secretary Tracy, Commodores
Weaver and Erben, and other
naval notabilities. Thus ship by
ship is our new navy being
created, and protection guaran-
teed to our seaports and merchant
marine.