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The Helena independent., 1892-03-09

CERTAIN Helena gentlemen, after
reading the late grand jury's report,
we're fercibly reminded of Grover Cleve
lands views on the matter of public Of
fees and public trusts.
The Helena independent., 1892-03-09

THE most important figure in Euro
pean journalism to-day is the German
press csnsor While not moulder of
public opinion he is in position to die
accordingly.
The Helena independent., 1892-03-09
Dead of "a Miscrean,.

poueuKrEps1n, N. Y, March s.--An un-
known n,iscreant piled number OF dressed
stones, each two or three feet square. on
tho New York Central trRcka west of Tarty-
town last night. Tho fast Chicago exprsss
At ruck the obstruction while running ut a
rate Of fifty miles an hour. but fortunately
did not leave the rails. The passengers
were badly shaken up.
The Helena independent., 1892-03-09

CHARLES DUDLEY WARNER suggests
IN Harpers Magazine that prominent
society women of large eastern cities
form part OF the Worlds fair exhibit.
1T would bo interesting indeed, but why
should not men of the McAll,ter stamn
be included? TO the outside world thev
would attract the attention given to
dime museum curiositics.
The Helena independent., 1892-03-09

GENERAL ALGER still insists that he
is candidate for president. No repub-
lcan will object to all the fun the gen-
eral can get out Of his boom providing
he will keep it in his own ward in
natrr,it
The Helena independent., 1892-03-09
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
HELENA, MONT, MARCH 8, 1892.

ew-Montsnians abroad will always find THE
DA11Y INDEPENDENT on tile at their fsyorits
hotels: Fifth Avenue xnd Metropolitan. New
York; West. Minneapolis Baldwin and Palace,
San Francisco AcDermost. Butte; Leland Hotel.
Enrinnfeld III.
The Helena independent., 1892-03-09

Wac will be the delegate from Mon
tana to SHOW, the treachery of one Green
wood, Of Kansas City, before the Ma
tional Educational association at Sara
toga?
The Helena independent., 1892-03-09

PREPARATIONS for lively municipal
election in Butte are we'll under way,
but just now the trouble appears to bs
confined to the newspapers.
The Helena independent., 1892-03-09

A SAND STORM in the Sahara desert
would be preferable TO the clouds OF
sitting dust in our principal streets.
Where is that sprinkler?
The Helena independent., 1892-03-09

THE taxpayers Of this city have be-
come very weary Of the administration
OF public business in certain depart
msnts. They will assert their opinions
through the medium Of the Australian
ha|lnt
The Helena independent., 1892-03-09

AN attempt has recently been made
to interfere with transactions Of the
Standard Oil and Whisky trusts on tho
ground that they are Illegal corpora
tions. AS ono commodity may he used
to lunricate the wheels Of justice and
the other to drown sorrow, it is not
probable that the business of "hoiains
up" tho pnblic will he discontinued.
The Helena independent., 1892-03-09

poured shower of roses on his guests
head. Shades of the immortal Bret
Harte, were there ever such times on
the bar?
The Helena independent., 1892-03-09

The high school building should be
finished and furnished for the inspec-
ton of our summer visitors from the
aasf
The Helena independent., 1892-03-09

TINA s,nee stepped in ahead of the police
authorities and raided number Of Chi
mnse gambling houses, though ho did not
m,nIast tho houae occupied by his tenants.
The case will bo submitted to She jury to-
morrow.
The Helena independent., 1892-03-09

KELLEY institute will be established
in Helena. Arc there any objections?
The Helena independent., 1892-03-09
THE INDEPENDENT

Roa,ittancss u. the risk Of subscriber unless
made BY registered letter. check. or postal Or ex-
press order payable 10 The Independent Pub
ishing Company.
eH~Persens desiring the INDEPENDENT served
at their homes or place Of busiasss can order by
postal card or through telephone No. 100. Pleass
report cases of irreSul,r delivery promptly.
Advertisements. to insure prompt insertion,
should he handed in before ,. m.
Rejected communications not returnabls un-
less postage is enclosed.
The Helena independent., 1892-03-09
= = = 'G==77
TIE WEATHER

Reportet for The INDEPENDENT daily by n. j.
Glass, nited States observer.
600 a. M. 500 p. m.
p.romo.or 2A77l 29alS
T.nsnnrsture - 500 40
Wind " sw-~1t nw--16
Minimum Temperature, 4on
Maximum Temperature. 5S.4.
Forecast fair, cooler.
HELENA Mont. March 8. 1893.
The Helena independent., 1892-03-09
r, M, SHAW e. co.

Expert Accountants and Bookkeepers
The above firm str.ighten out old books
which have fallen into arrears, render balance
sheets open new ledgers, etc. with rapidty aud
absolute accuracy. Will also instruct in the
latest and most approved practical methods Of
bookkeeping. Charges reasonable Address all
correspondence 4 NJ. Shaw j. Co., p. o. box
493 Helena, Mont
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-31
THE PULLMAN ROAD RACE.
$40 Bicycles Take Part in the Big Twelve
Mile Race-Bad Roads.

CHICAGO, May 3O.-The Pullman
road race, the greatest event of the
year to western bicyclistS, was run to-
day, over 375 swift flyers participating.
Record-breaking time was not looked
for, the road being in a deplOrable
shape owing to the recent bad weather.
Another retarding circumstance was the
large number of entries-far exceeding
those of any former year and crowding
the racers at critical points. The dis
tance Of the celebrated spin is - miles,
the start being made at the Leland Ho-
tel on Michigan Boulevard, in the heart
of the city, and the finish at the Hotel
Florence in Pullman, out in the su-
burbS.
A crowd OF spectators we'll up in the
thousands witnessed the start which
was without mishap of any kind.
II. r. Wiship, of the Euglewood Cyc-
ling Club, was the winner Of the first
time prize, as on three previous occa-
sions. The second time prize came to
Herbert A. Citizens, of the Chicago
Club.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-31
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
The Briggs Matter still the Chief Subject
for Discussion-Yes Proceed

The Brig gs' Matter still the Chief Subject
for Observation-Disclosures Proceed
ings.
PORTLAND, Or, May 50.-The Mayor
of Portland addressed the Presbyterian
Assembly this morning.
After unimportaut business, Judge
Ewing introduced the following resolu-
ton in the Briggs case. II is mainly
formal and il is only important In its
working:
THE GeperalAssembly, having on the
2sth day OF May, 1892, duly sustained
specifications for error alleged and set
forth in appeal and specifications in
this case, it is now ordered that the
judgment OF the Presbytery OF New
York, entered, dismissing the case OF
the Presbyterian Church in the United
States of America against the Rev. DR..
Briggs be and the same is hereby re-
versed and the case is remanded 10 the
Presbytery OF New York for new
trial with directions TO the said
Presbytery to proceed and pass upon
and determine the suficiency OF the
charges and specification in the form
and legal effect and TO permit the prose-
cutting committee TO attend the specin-
cations on charges, not charging the
general nature Of the same; II in FUR
therance OF justice it be necessary TO
amend so that 1t may be brought TO an
issue and tried on its merit as may be
practicable.
The rest OF the recommendation is
unessential TO the main issue. The
order OF the day was then called, being
the report on theological seminaries.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-31
AHe.rv Rain storm.

NEWPORT, ARK, May 5O.-This sec
tion was visited at nine o'clock last
evening with a terrific rain and wind
storm, lasting for an hour. In the lum-
Der regions at the White river bottom,
the wind aud lightning played havoc.
Where the bottom ends in the hill coun-
try southwest of Bradford the wind
seemed 20 have met In a strip about two
hundred yards wide. IL took a north
erly course, crossing White river
and growing in violence as it
sped along until It got TO
the little town OF Auvergne. There it
assumed the force of a small oOrnndo.
l. struck the handsome new Methodist
church and leveled it TO the ground.
The Auvergne Academy, beautiful
building, was also blown down. There
were six people in the academy, but
luckily they escaped unhurt, except
Mrs. Peasley, the wife OF Prof. Pessley,
the President Of the college, who is re-
ported 10 have received serious internal
injury. The damage is considerable.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-31
NEWS FROM THE RACE TRACKS.

Fully twenty thousand people were pres
ent 10 witness the races at Latonia. First
G furlongs, John Barkly won, time 1853
second. one mile, Powers won, time,
| .43s[: third, ~ furlongs, Verdant won,
time 6lx: fourth. mile and $40, Ida Pick
wick won, time, 2.0sH: fifth, furlongs,
the Reaper won, time, :029(: sixth, 9 fur
ongs. Nihil won, time, l:l7l4; seventh,
Az furlorgs, Jessie Lee won, time, 5SI
Garfield track was muddy and slow, at
tendance 1000. First, Il mile, Johnetta
won; time, 59sl. Second, q mile, Mile
won: time, / :l3 Third, q mile, Miss
Knott won: time, :304 Fourth. q mile,
Bette Prather won; time, l:l2l1. Fifth,
mile and 50 yards, Profignte won; time,
. .Q0
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-31
He Will Not Vote for Blaine.
inI 1leIsl,,..,,n To fhc Reciktet.

OV9ClWE 2 EIsgI 70 II1V lf'VI"'0I'
COLUMBUS, O., May Ex-Governor Nc
Kinley has gone to Toledo. His private
secretary, James Bcy'le, was shown the
United Press dispatch from GAINESVILLE this
morning stating that Governor Mckinley
had pronounced for Blaine, Mr.. Boyle said ::
u know that the Governor intends to vote
for Harrison and that he fully believes the
President will be nominated While no
man in the country has greater admiration
for Mr. Blaine than Governor Mckinley,
he feels that Mr.. Blaine cannot afford TO
let his name go before the convention and
will not do so.n
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-31
wELLINeTON's Wall.
Many People Homeless and Sick for Want
OF Shetter-Help Needed.

WELLINGTON, KAs., May 30.-The
most terrific rain storm that ever visited
this section fell between the hours of 2
and 4 o'clock this morning. The water
came down in torrents and the streets
were running rivers within ten minutes
and unroofed stores and residences were
flooded, greatly adding TO the misery
and distress caused by the tornado.
The homeless need immediate help.
They are suffering for the absolute
neceSsaries of life and need the assist
ance of a charitably inclined public.
Contributions sent TO Mayor'Thompson
will be judiciouslY distributed. Each
hour adds TO the number of the injured
and many are not only destitute, but
sick from exposure.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-31
CROWDS AT THE PARK.
But the Balloon Ascension dIdn't Work
Well

Well.
There were large crowds Of people at
the Park yesterday, and the cars on the
Motor line were taxed throughout she
day to their utmost capacity. Fine
music was provided. and every one ap-
parently got the full measure OF eDjDy-
ment out Of such a beautiful day as IL
was. and amid such picturesque sur
roundIDgs.
One OF TIE advertised features Of The
day was the balloon ascension and para
chute Jump by An aral professor fror
Columbus. The attempt was made b.
II was not successful. The balloon
inflated and started skyward abon'
O'Clock ia the afternoon. There
70 be scarcely any air stirring,
balloon hung TO earth like al
until the Professor Jumped from
loon bat a short distance fro
ground, and then the Inflated
went flying into space, some 200
feet, but came down soon after
adjoining field. Ne second atteL.
was made.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-31

The window glass factory at Central
City has been shut down for the heated
season. VIII resume operations on the
6rst Of September. The bottle factory
will close on the first Of July aud re-
sumo on the first of September also.
1t is estimated by those who ought to
know that there are abonS 200 houses
under contract to be built IN Backhah-
non during the next u months.
An effort is being made 70 secure =
machine shop and foundery tp Buck
hannon. A stock Company s TO be
organized and we hops al who can will
take stock.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-31
A GREAT RACE.
The Biggest Crowd That Ever Assembled
at Racs Track Sees Pesssra Win the
Metropolitan Handicap,


at RAGS Track Sees Pesssra Win the
Metropolitan Handicap,
NORRIS PARK RACE TRACK, May 90.-The
largest crowd that ever gathered on an
American race track was seen at Morris
Park. Conservative judges estimate the
crowd at $4,000 people.
After the third race, the bookmaker
posted odds on the ten starters in the hand
leap. For a moment there was ilttle
odds laid against Pessara. They could rot
get Russell, the second choice backed for
less than 4 TO !.
Starter Rowe gave them an even break.
In the opening sixteenth, Tarae who has
succeeded in getting Pessara awav In hrst
place, proceeded TO husband Pessaras
speed as much as possible until the critical
point in the home stretch was reached.
Russell and Fairy then drew their bodies
by Pessara and Tapped on each other,
plloted the bunch up the hill. AT the end
of half a mile the relative positions OF the
horses were about the same but Fairy's
speed had been all used up and the head OF
Russell went on ooobing in front as fairy
was slowly but surely drawn back.
When Strengthened in the home stretch,
Taral loosened the two wraps of Pessaras
reins from his wrists and the favorite be
gan TO gain on Russell. n quarter OF a
mile from the finish Russell showed the
white feather, and with few vigorous
kicks of his heels, Pessara breasted Rus
sell.
Pessara increased his lead to length
Opposite the lower end Of the betting ring
Taral glanced back and saw the Western
colt Locohatche, formerly Curt Gum, com
ing up TO him like q cyclone. He turned
quickly, dug his spurs into Pessara's sides
and soon had O stretch of daylight between
his new competitor and himself
After a few seconds, which seemed ike
hours TO the intensely excited multitude
Pessara reached and passed the winning
post safe by length. AT his heels, head
up. came Loco, Hatchee, Sleipner, Ii
vonia and Picknicker They were only 9
length behind the winner.
Following are the results:
First race, five furlongs-Dr. Hasbrouck
won. Time, 80
Second race, one mile-Two Bits won
Time, 40H.
Third race five furlongs Lee
won. Time, 100.
Fourth race, the Metropolitan handicap,
mile and furloug. Pessara won, Loco
hatchee second, Sleipner third; time. ] "a
Fifth race. furlongs, Milt Young won
time, | :29lf.
Sixth race, furlongs, Risk won; time
l:0lX.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-31
An AnoDymon. Plea of Guilty.

SDecfnl TeIsgrdIq 10 NE Rspis'tr.
CoLUMBUs, o., May Ex-Governor Nc
Kinley to-day received a letter from one
who signs himself the leader of the "Red
Mountain Still Gang" of Red Mountain,
near Birmingham, Ala, who claims that
he and one of his gang committed the Co
lumbus Grove bank robbery and murder
last August, for which Frank Van Loon is
now awaiting execution here. The writer
also claims that his gang robbed the Geor-
gia and Pacific train in Georgia a few
months ago.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-31

LoxDoS. May 5O.--The Mari Lane
Expre<. I'm is weekly review Of the British
grain trade. says: English wheats are
"a lower. Sales arc moderate AZ q decline
The stocixs Of wheat aud -four In Great
Brf.ain are computed at 2. 200, go quartlrs.
The American supply is estimated AZ S.sSo, :
o00 quarters. A year ago the stocks nere
ar,orpted 70 .43i 900 quarters Of Engish
wheat aud -four, and = 81. 900 quarters OF
American. The difference between ibis
year ard last Is the root OF the present
Tveskzess. The prices Of foreign wheat
haze so dropped Cd. California Is really
tal<e Il 55s. Corn is firm.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-31

Speeial T,lfqrc,a to the Register.
CHARLESTON. w. VA, May SO.-The FL
delitv Title and Trust Company was char
tered to-day. The principal Office will be
AT Charleston. w. Va; capital, $500; priv
ilege granted to increase to 5000 ,0CO: incor-
porators, James f. Brown, +. w. knight,
Malcolm Jackson, Joseph Ruffner and
julius A Degruyter, all residents of
Charleston.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-31
Mart,n,. Ferry won BothGames.

Sree,sI TslsgraDl to the Register.
MARIETTA. o., May 30-Memorial Day
was appropriately observed by the G.. a.
X. Posts and citizens generally. Two
games of ball were played by the Marietta
and Martins Ferry clubs, both being
easily won by the visitors. Score: Morn
ing game. l6 TO >: afternoon game, 9 TO l.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-31
MURDER AT CHARLES TOWN.

a One-Legged Tramp Stabs One-Armeo
Companion to Death With Big Pocket
Knife.
Special Telegram to the Register.
CHARLES Town, w. VA, May 90.-A
murder was committed in the streets of this
place this evening.
Three tramps, Harris Crotnell, James
Carroll and Albert Westfall, said to be
from Troy, Ohio, came here this morning
and during the day drank a great deal of
whisky.
Westfall has but one arm, and Carroll
one leg. About five O'Clock a quarrel arose
between those two and Carroll stabbed
Westfall several times with large pen
knife, infiicting wounds in the neck and
back from the result Of which Westfall
died soon after.
Carroll and Crotrell were arrested and
lodged in Jail The latter is said not to be
implicated in the crime, further than as
member of the trio. Westfall never re-
gained consciousness after the cutting.
The parties are unknown here.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-31
Decoration Day At Parkersburg.

SUsriGi fsisTrusn 20 t1s Register
PARNERsBUEG, w. VA, May SO.-Decor-
alton Day was observed in this city by eX-
Confederates aud URiOn Veterans. The
q. A Il. parade, in which the city officials,
fire companies and Company G, w. Va. y.
c. took part, was very large and the floral
offerings were beautiful. The eX-Couied-
crates had a handsome turnout aud the
most beautiful floral offerings ever seen In
this city. Yesterday the G.. a. K. men
and many eX-COnfederate Veterans at
tended the Memorial services at the NJ. b.
Church, South.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-31
We have been informed the farmers

We have been informed the farmers
at Cleveland, Webster county, have
succeeded in poisoning three OF the
wolves that have been making ravages
on their sheep. There still remain
seven wolves in the pack who continue
their depredations on the foeks in that
vicinity. ~ Weston World.
f. NJ. DUrbin, general manager OF the
Pocohantas Development Company,
with other capitalists will in the near
future establish 3 bank At Marlinton.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-31
A Monument TO General Hill.

RICHMOND, VA. May S0-A monument
10 the memory Of Gen. A. p. Hill, of Con-
federate fame. was unveiled here to-day
with great pomp and ceremony. The sec
tion of the city through which the process
sion passed, which consisted OF military
and Confederate veteran camps from va
rious parts of the State, was decorated
with national, State and Confederate
colOrS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-31
Rosnlts of Accidents.

Sp<eiGl Tels0rdm 10 thS Ps0lstST.
PARKERSBURG, w. Va, May 3O-Go oung z
Rrasford. the bow who was accidentally
shot through the hand, is in serious con-
dition. His hand was amputated above the
wrist.
Alfred Nolan who was found unconscious
in Calders stone quarry, as told IN the
REGISTER, died yesterday Of his injuries.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-31
\ Flag for the st Cialrsvine school
,os..j,1f Dt.rlff.t 40 f1e Regisfsy.

SGtcill Dtsrlfcl 40 ne heg~tef'
Sr. CLNRsTuLE, O, MAY 3O.-The men,
orial service passed off pleasantly and sue
cessfully Tue parade was the largest ever
had on q Memorial Day Brauum Post O..
A. r of Bridgeport; the KIrkwOOd, Nav
nard and 81. Clairsville Councils Of the ..
L. A NJ; Knights of ST. George in regalia
with band and the children of the public
schools Joined the local G.. a Il. Post. \
flag was presented 10 the schools by the O.
L. a. NJ. Hon. j. 7. Kelvery made the
presentation speech and 4. II. Mitchell
ESQ. responded for the school,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-31

SPECIAL Tel. gram % TIE Sumday Register.
CLARKsBURG, w. Va, May Sh.-Today
was appropriately observed in this city and
the graves Of the soldiers were decorated.
The parade was imposing. The Kid
Band furnished music. The usual salute
was fired and several good speeches were
made bV old veterans.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-31
.laI Dlspaleh b ~ Rlqister.

Np'c'al Dtpatch % No Regster.
PIEDMONT, W. Va, May 3O.-Shaw Post
20. o9, =. a. r., assisted by Piedmont
-oune.l Junior Ordes- American Mechan-
L.. Uniform RISK, Knights OF
ylnias and the Citizghsi Band, decorated
soldiers graves. Hon. Geo. Pearre Of
.1oerland, delivered the oratiou. Atthe
avs School commencement tonight, Miss
1uceS Nolyerton was valedictOrian. and
Florence Renshaw essayist Hon.
=. slorgan, State Superintendent, de-
o.eu an ADDRESS upon free school sys-
sno presented the diplomas.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-31
NEWSLETS
Interesting Pieces of Telegraphic News in
small Space.

A boiler in Darblay's steam mills at Cor
bell department Of Seine ct Oise, France,
exploded to-day with terrific violence, COM
pletely destroying the mills. Four employ
ers were killed and thirty were injured.
At London, Baron Hirsch, the well
known philanthropist, is suffering from an
attack OF influenza and congestion OF the
lungs. His condition is serious.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-31
NOTES OF THE RIVER.
News of the Boats and Boatmen Along
the Ohio.

All the packets yesterday displayed
flags in honor of Decoration Day. The
Liberty laid up at Clarington to give
the force rest.
Coal shipments on the present water
will be light, from the fact that there is
not much loaded. There has been no
chance of late for an accumulation, hav-
ing been shipped out as fast as loaded.
The marks on the landing at mid
night showed Is feet 10 inches Of water
In the channel and falling slowly.
MoRGANTowS, w. VA May 30.-
River 7 feet 2 inches and falling; wealth
er, clear.
BROWNSVILLE, PA. May sO.-River
10 feet and inch and falling; weather
clear.
WARREN, PA, May 30.-River 3
9-1O feet; weather. clear, warm.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-31
r,rn Rennrns Broken.

NEWARK. \. j., May SO.-Two records
were broken to-day in the Passaic river re-
gatta. In the junior six-oared GIG race, tue
Passaic crew won. beating the record by
four seconds. In the senior eight-oared
she'll race the Cornell crew in 7:2l, beating
the record by Is seconds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-31
Pritchard to Fight Han.

LONDON, May 3O-Ned Pritchard is
matched TO fight Jim Hall in London with
in three months for 1000 pounds side,
plus the best purse offered. The money
has been deposited.