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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-17
WITH SILVER DOWN TO 81
The Problem That II Confronting
Every Minor Of the White
Metal In Montana
To Continus Means Ruin, and :
Shut Down Will Cause Much
Suffering.
General Manager Knippsnbsrg. Of the
HscIa ConsoiIdatsd, shows Plsinly
the Conditions

The continued low price Of silver u
bringing the mine owners and mine man
agsrs of Montana face to faos with . most
serious problem. II 10 whether they shall
continue to operate their mines at 4 certain
loss. OF shut them down and thus throw
thousands Of men ont Of employment.
Large numbers Of small companies have
solved II BY adopting tho FIRST course, but
. turn In the tide. But the tnrn has not
come. and instead ths price Of tho white
metal has gone lower. Henry Knippen-
berg, The 5well-known general manager Of
tho Hscla Consolidated Mining company.
whose properties are located In B~eaverhead
county, has reached the point whore he feels
hs must decide one way OF the other.
He has . reputation for economy and
a thorough understanding Of his business
second to that Of NJ mining man in the
country, and when he saws that TO operate
the Helena mines with silver as low - IL
has been means ruin, he knows what he ID
talking about, and means what he says.
The Hscla was. organized in 1877. with a
capital stock Of 81, 500, 900. and is largely
owned by Indianapolis parties. Mr.. Knip-
peuOeEk 0hb U0ou tuo mUu0k01 0luOoSS -
not all the time, and 1t has never been
closed since be started it up. The COM
pany has paid out for labor since 1867 81
10000. and has paid to the owners in the
shape Of dividends $1,800,O 0O. It pays.
after the Union Pacific rail Dad, the largest
amount Of taxes in Besvsrhead county Of
any corporation OF individual. To close il
down means $50 men thrown out Of work.
and the stoppaRe of . monthly pay roll Of
$45. 600. The large majority Of the men
/ employed have families, and the result OF
q shut down would be very serious.
Under data of August IL, Mr.. knippenberg
scnt the following telegram to John
Thomas. president OF the Helena company.
at Indianapolis: =
"The present ruinons price OF silver, and
certain further decline calls for immediate
and concerted connect. Shall I concentrate
my efforts having in view the complete
| closing down? To continue means ruin"
In . statementHto the stockholders of the
:, , same date, MI. &KnippenberR gives more
figures that are of interest, 20 follows:
Herewith I submit q statement showing
cost per ounce Of silver produced (~leavinR
lead out of the consideration) BY this COM
pany. during the pAak ten wears.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-17

N. &. Bills Wants $40. o for Being Put
. OF q Train.
N. s. Bills, of Denver, filed q suit in the
United States circuit court yesterday against
the Northern Pacific Railroad company for
$4,000 damages. He alleges that he was
ejeoted from . train AT Evaro. Montana. on
April II, 1891. on his way to Spokans.
WASH, from Helena.
The Union Mercantile company CON-
menoed suit in the district court yesterday
to recover 1904. 10 from Joseph Parent on
two promissory notes.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-17
Change OF Time on the Great Norther

Change OF Time on the Great Northern.
Commencing Monday, Aug. 8, the Grea'
Northern trains will leave Helena as fol.
lows:
No. Butte local. $3.50 q. m .
No. 2-Atlantic express, least bound)
1915 q. M.
No. 23-Paoi6o express. (wost bound)
3:55 p. IN. B. H. LANGLEY.
General Ticket Agent.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-17
FAVOR|TE'S DAY.
Short Horses We're Not In II
At the Helena Race
Track. I. II
anita, Spoon, Alice CLARK and
klamath Were tho Four
Winners.
Start In the Pioneer 1tAkes-Ths
Hsiling Race tIls Best Or All
Of Them.

IN Bros. havo no cause 10 complain
bsir horses this year on the Hslona
. al Watts. u OF their entries, csp-
the derby on Monday. Spoon, an
OF their entries. got the hrst place 10
|~ioneer stakes yesterday with thiFtssn
do more ON him than any Of hts three
|etitors. winning the lsrRes. amount
the raoo was inauRurated. Myers.
rods AL Watts the day before. Vas on
b also. The winners Of the Pioneer
h to Date, with their owners, tho money
; stake, and the time made, are
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Pools on To- Days Racer

The selling Of pools at The Helena last
night in to-day's events was quite heavy.
In the e-eighths dash Cyclone sold
favorite at go 10 SO on Parole. and e6 to
Pin Ear and White Stockings in ths field.
For the first heat of the five. eighths mile
handicap Red Dick brouRht $40, Mike
Brown SIC, and Jack the Ripper So. Assin-
iboins was f~evorits in the Last Chance
volo 81. For the half mile dash pools sold:
Later On $50. Flora E. 81, Little Joe and
Gray Rooster. 81 each. Fred Parker 81.
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Samuel X. Davis special
INyKurMHNT STOCKS.

Samuel n. Davis SpentAt
INVESTMENT STOCKS.
10000 Iron Mountains. lots 600 and 1000.
This is the most regular monthly dividend
payer in the market.
TO- 600 Cumberland. One block at q price
that will pay large holders to buy.
10, 600 Helena & Victor. A dividend pay
ing stook-this block az an investment
il q pm, chase.
. 10000 Polaris, Beaverhead county. A
safe investment, few owners, will be divided.
5000 Bald Butte Ono block-a great
gold mine and a great purchase.
Bald Butte-150. $50, 900 shares; safe.
1900 Wbitlach and McIntyre and Union;
zoo and 1000 lots. The coming gold mine Of
Montana. .H
The cheapest fres-milling gold property
in Montana for sale.
Rooms 36 and ~, Bailey block
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-17

WAS not a good day for short horses.
winners In the trots were both favor
while in the running races one of the
lers sold ' with another horse and
winner in tho other alternated for at
ion with tho geldinR that cAme in seq
The track was very slow and outside
ne a G the sport was not very exciting.
betting, however, was lively. There
a very bad start u The Pioneer, due. 1t
aimed, to the favorites mot moving NJ
nptly. One Of these made up for lost
.nce. but the other couldn't. The at.
anoc wal nearly as large az on the day
re-. The, balloon ascension and para
e drop did not take plnce. The balloon
partly inflated for q mount toward the
but the wind shifted and blew il over,
ng out all the gas. The ascension will
,ade to-day, il possible. II the balloon
filed the boy aeronaut will do the rest.
bb Smith. who rode Assiniboine In tho
Py On Monday, stated yesterday that he
all he could 10 win. but 1t was impossi-
10 overcome the lead that AL Watts
He felt very much aggrieved that
Dne should think he didn't try to win
kuse al Watts. recently transferred
~ 1NyuA 4SVOUs ~ uAAMs was ia sAU AnO0s
semen for whom Smith has worked be-
b what he says, and think him one Of
squarest jockeys in the business. The
ms. who entered the winner, and Hugh
kendall. whose colors. wore On Assini-
be. share in tho opinion that Assini-'
be wal ridden to win.
here cams near being q serious accident
he track during the last trottina race.
lin Boy wal going up the stretch to get
POSITION for a start, whom the driver mo-
d a boy in the way near the cato. The
bsccmina friahtensd made spuit.
etey George was standing right in the
h. The horse struck him. knocking him
IN, but jumping over him. MI. George
bed over several times, but by good luck
not struck either by the horses hoofa
the wheels Of the sulky, and escaped
bout . scratch. H.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-17

Call for Meeting of Democratic County
Committee.
There will be a meeting of the democratic
county executive committee Of Lewis and
Clarke county, in Helena on Saturday.
Aug. 20, 1892, at the rooms Of the Broad
water club, at eight O'Clock p. M, for the
purpose of issuing q call for the county
convention. and transactinR any other bus
mess that may come before Thorn.
Dawn, MARKS, Chairman.
r. E. CRUTCHER. Sec'y.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-17

Stop at the Silver Bow house, Is South
Main street, where you can CAT a large,
sunny, we'll furnished room cheaper than
any other tirst-class house in the state.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-17

Notice.
All those indebted to j. G. Stubs will
please call aud settle at once, az all &C.
counts will be turned over to attorney for
collection after Sept. l. 1892.
N. s %lLvERMAN, Assignee.
Helena, Mont, Aug 8, 1892.
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Can You Read It?

There may be some mystery
about that sign, but there is moth.
ing mysterious about IA fine gro
ceries. They are right in quality
right IN weight, right in every Us.
sential that contributes TO the best
service, and they are sold at a price
which enables the purchaser to
have the price to buy them. They
include everything, wet and dry.
fresh and prepared, and they in
clude the choicest varieties known
to the trade. You can buy moth
ing from US that you cannot buy
with perfect safety.
20 u y" ~ "
--TURNER u Co.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-17

Average cost per OF. ten years. g2Nc.
0Silver sold in Aew York Aug. Is, 1892, at e2hc.
There is but little doubt that the directors
will refer the entire matter to Mr.. Knippen-
berg for decision. The position il a trying
one, and It oonfronts every silver; mine IN
Montana.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-17

What everybody says must be true, that
Butcher q tradley's prices are lower than any
house in town. E.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-17

painless extraction Of teeth. Positively
NO pain. DIR. Skimmln, dentist, Sixth ave.
and Main.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-17
Mining ! | STOCKS
WANTED.

WANTED TO BUY:
5000 Shares Of Poorman. ..,.
4,50O Shares Of Continuation.
10000 Shares Of Southern Cross.
5000 Shares of Elizabeth. Co.,,
1000 Shares of Iron Mountain.
1000 Shares of Bi .Metallic Exten-
sion.
1000 Shares Of Pandora.
500 Shares Of Bi-Metallic.
300 Shares Of Granite Mountain
400 Shares of Alice.
We will take all or any part of
the above named Stocks if price is
reasonable. We buy and sell min
ing stocks on commission sell and
buyson margins; sell options. 40,
20. 80, 40 and 30 days, and will
loan money on any of the above
named stocks at a reasonable rate
OF interest. s&..
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-17

Private school In shorthand and typ
writing. Ben Pitlnan system taught
Mary II. JackmaD, 48 Bailey block.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-17
Notice.

The soma and daughters of Montana pio-
neers-young mon over 10 and young ladies
over l6 years of sge-sre invited to meet at
the court house in department No 2, on
Thursday. Aug. 18. at 10 O'clock a. m, for
the purpose or organizing a society to be
called the Society Of IONS and Daughters of
Montana Pioneers. ~'i
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-17

Big line of ladios' and childron's hosiery I,
arrive this week, at special sale prices at III,
Bee Hive.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-17

Remember that The Bee Hive il the leader of
low prices and that they brook no competition.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-17
l.. II. Roethc, Portrait Painter.

Ladies' lace wraps are being sacrificed at The
Zee Hive. lie sure and soc them.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-17

The Bee Hive will close out their entire stock
Ut lamps at two-thirds value. A reduction of 3a1S
per cent will ba given on every lamp In the house.
~ We ara determined 10 drop the line.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-17

Mrs. Lamberton will give private lessons
In dancing during the ummer. Inquire
at Independent OiIlce during afternoons.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-17

New books by the best authors at popula
prices at The Bee Hive. ~ #@
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-17

New ~veilings. ruchings and ribbons at The Bee
Hive 1t bedrock prices. r
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-17
Legal blanks ct this Office.

A few more decorated tea sets at The Bee Hive
ut the very low price Of $S.75,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-17
ASKS DAMAG Els.

Ladies' Jersey ribbed SITS, very co Of aud COM
Portable to wear, only loo At The Bee Hive. !
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-17
Dencnt for New Corners

The Wolf 10 hungry for moro trade. Spe-
cial half rates during fair week. Cleaning
aud repairing. Guarantee satisfaction.
Corner Jackson and Grand street, No. 1902.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-17
when IN Butte

Closing out sale OF GUNNER goods Ut Tho Bes
Hive. Summer goods Of MI kinds must 90.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-17

:" l.. II. HoBttt, F0FtFNIt Painter.
Graduate of Munich Scndemy. Mrs.
Roethe. landscape. still life. etc. Atelier
COL and Coz Power building. A limited
number of pupils taken. Visitors welcome.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-17

For SaiO.
Twenty-fiv thousand young sheep for
sale. J. CANS.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-17
TO FORM A STATE LEAGUE.

The Boe Hive has . large line Of decorating
bunting and flags 1t reasonable prices.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-17

Go to The Bee Hive for one of their silk um-
hrellas, only 81. so. 't 4 ETtER-
Butcher & Bradley turn their backs to NO one
in low prices. they lead all the time.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-17

Big drive in mems underwear. shirts. hose and
furnishing goods OF all kinds ut The Bee Hive.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-17
REAL
JAPAN .


Made BY Day & Martin, inn
ported direct, this inestima-
bic composition, with half
the labor, produces a most
brilliant jet black, fully equal
to the highest Japan varnish
affords peculiar nourishment
to the leather, will not soil
the finest linen, and is per-
fectly free from any unpleas-
ant smell. Try it.
VoO|man& Co.
Y FINE SHOE DEALERS.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-17

Who was lost Sept. 80, 1891, in
DeeyLodae county, west of Rimini
and south OF Elliston. Was lass
seen about three miles east of the
Ontario mine. He wore a dark
suit OF clothes and hat. also a
watch with his name engraved
on inside case
Address information to
AGNES McPHEE,
Is South Raleigh ST., Helena, Mont.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-14
MRS. HARRIsoNps CONDITION

Loon LACE. N. Y. Sept. 13-Mrs. Har-
rison's condition yesterday was critical.
There was a slight improvement this
morning. DR.. F. +. Dougherty is on his
way from New York, and will meet Drs.
Gardner and Trudean in consultation upon
his arrival, after which a statement will
be given to the press.
LOON LAKE. n. Y, Sept. 13.-President
Harrison makes no effort to conceal his
anxiety over the condition of Mrs. Harri-
son, and has been at her bedside during
the entire day. The whole family share
his deep concern, and all are evidently ap-
prehensiye of continuance of the preseut
unfavorable symptoms. They are doing
their utmost to cheer the patient up, and
have succeeded so we'll that she is not fully
aware of the extreme gravity of her case.
She rested comfortably during the day,
and DR.. Gardner, vino is in constant at
tendance upon her. said that there had
been a slight improvement since yesterday.
Dr. Dougherty, The New York specialist, is
expected to arrive at midnight. He will
be brought from Malone on special train.
II is expected an official bulletin will be
issued in regard to the case after consult
alton of the two physicians tonight. The
family prefer to say nothing in regard to
Mrs. Harrison's symptoms until this med
ical examination shall have determined
the nature of her malady.
The presidents future movements will
depend upon the state of Mrs. Harrison's
health, and it is now likely that he may have
to abandon his purpose of being present at
the Grand Army encampment at Washing
ton next week.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-14
MISSOURI CROPS,

COLUMBIA, Mo, Sept 13.-The weather
crop bulletin of the Missouri weather ser
vice says:
"Sunshiny days and cool nights, with
heavy dews, characterized the week until
the tenth, when one of the most general
aud beneficial rains of the season began.
continuing through Saturday night and
Sunday. The most conservative estimate
places the average fall over the entire state
at one inch, and, considering the 6routL.
tie results Of the recent rain are obvious
Plowlns can now be resumed and pushed
10 good advantage. and the small wheat
acreage previously reported will be iu-
creased 10 at least an average. The rain
advanced late corn beyond all danger
OF dronth conditions, but an early frost OF
su!ucirnt intensity to damage the lowlaud
crop Is greatly feared, as many farmers
piRce Oct. lOth a. the earliest date Of OF
assured safety. The early plant matured
finely and cutting has already commenced
III many Of the southern counties,
II nder the influence of cool weather
and heavy dews. pastures and stock have
improved slightly and the recent rain vii!
preclude what promised 10 be deficiency
in fall pastures, and conseu uGently the
early feeding OF stock. Irish potatoes are
very poor. and sweet potatoes are also Door.
Tobacco. cotton and sorghum are in fair
condition. Fruit prospects continue TO
decline. and Il very small yield is expected.
The acreage OF clover seed Is below that OF
last year
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-14
NEW COINS.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13-An order was
issued a few days ago by Mr. Leach, the
director of the mint, to Colonel Bosbyshell,
superintendent of the Philadelphia mint,
to have coined at once 500, 900 in silver
half dollars for use in Washington during
the Grand Army encampment. This is a
supplemental order to others given for Il
large amount of dimes and ) cent pieces to
be minted for the same purpose. Treasurer
Nebeker has ordered an unusual large
amount of small notes. such as 81. 81 and
50 bills, also to be prepared by the bureau
of engraving and printing.
The purpose of having The great supply
OF new coins and treasury notes on hand is
to enable the visitors in the city at the
time of the Grand Army encampment To
exchange the WORKOUT and filthy small
change and bills that they are likely to
bring with them for something clean and
handsome. The merchants and others of
the city have been notified that they can
get new money with which they can make
change while the veterans are here, so the
latter can take home with them one prac-
teal souvenir of the capital city The
idea Is not only to benefit the veterans. but
to get in lot OF worn-out bills that in the
natural course of circulation would not
reach the treasury for months and years
to come, and in the place OF them to get in
circulation all over the country new and
Clean money.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-14
WEATHER CROP BULLETIN.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13.-The weather
crop bulletin says that the past week has
been cooler than usual on the central and
southern California coasts, and generally
in all districts east of the Rocky noun
tains, with the exception of the Red River
Of then orth, the upper Ohio valley and
portions of the lake region, where the
temperature was normal or slightly above.
The deficiency in temperature has averag-
ed from three to five degrees on the north
Atlantic coast from North Carolina to
Massach usetts and over the greater part
of the country between the Mississippi
river and the Rocky mountains. Frost
has occurred in the upper Mississippi.
Missouri and Ohio valleys, in New England
and in the northern portion of the middle
Atlantic states, pnt the reports indicate no
serious injury. Early corn is now report
ed as safe from injury by frost in the prin-
cipai COIN producing states, and If the late
corn escapes injury during the next two
weeks the crop will be safe.
More than the usual amount of rain
has fallen in the upper Mississippi and
lower Missouri valleys. over Arkansas,
Louisiana and eastern Texas. and along
the Atlantic coast from North Carolina
southwark. There has also been slight
excess of rain Ill the Dakotas.
In Missouri pastures and stock have i'm
proved. Corn cut ting has commenced.
Kansas is too dry in localities for plow-
ing, which is generally well forward,
In Oklahoma some wheat is sown in the
north. Cotton is beginning to open. The
farmers generally are gathering corn and
preparing for wheat plowing.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-14
KANSAS POLITICAL NOTES.

TOPEKA, Kan, Sept. 13 William Hig-
gins, secretary of state and ex-officio secre-
tary of the state board of canvassers, has
written a letter replying TO the charge
made by James Ii. Legate that Is, 600 votes
were stolen from Robinson aud counted
for Governor Humphrey two years ago.
Mr.. Higgins says that two representatives
or the Peoples party were present at the
count, and that they had no complaint TO
make of he manner in which the votes
were counted.
The Alliance Advocate this morning
nrges the Peoples party county commit
tees throughout the state TO appoint men
in each precinct to watch the count and
20 keep record of it.
Delegates from nearly every county in
the state are here TO attend a meeting of
the Germsn-American league. A business
meeting WAS held tonight and the tempo-
rary organization effected at Lawrence
was made permanent The Germans. in
their organization capacity do not proposs
TO affiliate with any political organization.
but VIII vote their solid strength for lecis-
iative candidates pledged 10 resubmit the
prohlbltory amendment TO a vote Of the
people. seven congressional lecturers
were appointed tonight, who will organize
their respective districts. The leaders in
The movement are confident that in MANY
close lights they viii hold the balance OF
power. and VIII thus be enabled TO secure
pledges which Will assure the election of y
iesubmlSsiou legislature. There i "A spirit
cd contest Tor the presidency OF the league
between Oscar Blschon of this city aud |
=. Whcup OF columbus, grand master
worknlan Of the Ancient Order OF United
WO,kmeu
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-14
THE WABASH DIRECTORS.

ST. LOUIS. Sept 13-The stockholders OF
the Wabash railway held their annual
meeting at the general Offices of the COM
pany here this forenoon and elected the
following board of directors: Francis
Pavey, c. c. Macrea, Edward T. Wells.
Harry X. McHarg. j. II. Hubbard. c. j.
Lawrence. George j. Gould, Russell Sage
John T. Terry, S c. Reynolds, p. B.
Wyckoff, Jay Gould and o. d. Ashley
The new directors elected were Messrs.
Jay Gould, Macrea and Pavey, the two
latter Of London, England. Messrs. Joy.
Dows and Hayes declined reelection on
learning that the English security holders
desired a larger representation On the
board. 1t is understood that Messrs. Dows
and Hayes will continue in their present.
positions, as vice president and assistant
general manager. The new directory Will
meet in New York next week.