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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-29
The French Premier Declines to
Meet Andrieux on the Field
of Gore.
His Criticism Was Within the
Limits of Legitimate Pub
lie Discussion.
The Premier Did Not Speak Apologies.
caliy, Nor DID Ho Offer Any Retrao-
ti0n..-Andrieux's Card

PARIS, Dec. 23.-The efforts OF Andrieux
to draw Premier Ribot into a duel failed.
II is not considered likely that Andrieux
will resort to violence. as was at irst inti-
mated. There is no Disgusting the fact
that Andrieux has gained much admiration
by the boldness and success OF his course.
No doubt the government intended to order
his arrest on tho charge of treason. The
arrest WAS to be effected suddenly and strike
terror into plottcrs for the overthrow of the
administration. Andtieux oheckmated
that scheme by boldly proclaiming the gov
ernment's intentions and the purpose. as
explained. to silence him in the task of ex-
posing Panama frauds by committing him
to dungeon. He also proclaimed that he
had made sure of the security of the evil
denoe under his control, so that the purpose
Of the government istdefeated. This, it is
reported, made the ministry hesitate In
their purpose Of arresting Andrieux with
ont having clear. unanswerable evidence to
establish case against him. The ministry
feared the public would interpret hasty
arrest as proof of the statements of An
drieux as to the motives of the government
This would mean the ruin of the cabinet.
When Andrieux arose Monday morning
still at liberty. he determined on still
bolder move; that was to give Ribot the
choice between duel or retraction of the
words in which he had accused Andrieux of
endeavorinQ to excite disorder. and virtually
of being an instigator Of insurreotion.
Andriex sent challenge TO Ribot on the
ground stated. The premier replied
through his secretary that the utterances
of Ribot had not gone beyond Legitimate
public criticism. Andrieux. not satisfied
with the reply, sent two friends to the pre-
| mier to demand satisfaction. The friends
| represented that M. Andrieux considered
Ribot's words as implying that he, An
drieux was guilty of a criminal, iRnoble
act and was seeking in an illegitimate
manner to arouse disorder and bloodshed.
clared, ON such satisfaction as a duel
would give. Ribot replied quietly
but decisively that he had nothing to add
to the explanation already given through
his secretary. except that he considered the
explanation ought to have dissipated any
doubts of Andrieux as to the sense in which
the words which Andrieux considered
offensive had been used.
| Ribot did not speak apologetically mol
did he offer any retraction or even propose
to mitigate or extenuate the meaning OF
| what had been said. He declined at the
same time to discuss the matter any fur
ther. Andrieux now states in letter te
the newspapers that Ribot's words could
be taken as equivocal. Andlieux adds
"Ihey are not acceptable to me. but
thank my friends for the measures which
they have taken toward dissipating doubts
| as to what Ribot meant,'
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-29

New ORLEANS, Dec. 2S.--A prominent
member of the Crescent City Athletic club
said o-day that the Crescent club never
offered $4,000 for the Buree -McAuliffe
fight. Capt. Williams. our representative,
was authorized to offer $4,000 which he
did He made his proposition to McAuliffe.
who went to Coney Island officials and told
them our offer was $3O,000. This induced
the big bid of the Coney Island. They
found out the trick and, of course, were
disgusted. We won't have anything to do
with biRoling. quibhling fighters. Any
way, the show is not worth the price,"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-29
ALL PLIMMER'S WAY.
Tho Little Irishmnn Made n Sorry Exhibit
tion In the Ring.

tion In the Ring.
COMFY ISLAND, N. ". Dec. 28. "A large,
enthusiastic crowd OF sports assembled here
tonight TO witness the finish fight between
Billy Plimmer. of England, champion ban
tam weight Of the world. and Joe McGrath,
champion 110-pound man OF Ireland, at the
Coney Island Athletic club. Plimmer was
the favorite, being backed with consider
able money, but the Irish lad was expected
to put MP most stubborn fight and give
everybody fun for their money. The
referee was Johnny Eckhardt, the club
timer Bob Stoll, of New York. They fought
for a purse of $1,000, the winner to take
$1,000 md tho loser $500. Plimmer was
seconded by Charley Norton. of Newark;
Bennie Murphy and Harry Evans. OF
Birmingham, England; Joe Connolly, OF
Newark, was bottle holder, and Alfred
Jewett, OF Philadelphia. held time for him.
McGrRth was looked after by Martin Mur-
ply, of San Francisco. Peter Maher, OF
ireland, and Jimmy Carroll. OF Brooklyn.
His bottle holder WAS John Brady, of New
York. and hia timer Jack Sheehan, of race
track fame.
Little was done in the first round. In
round two Plimmer forced matters, punch
ing McGrath whenever he pleased. In the
third Plimmer kept jabbing his left into
McGrath's mouth, and soon had that organ
full of blood. Plimmer forced the fghtino
in the round four, and just when and
where he saw saw fit. The Irish lad was
game and stood punishment manfully. bu,
| 1t was plainly evident he was no match fol
Plimmer. The fifth round was repeti-
t1on of the others.
Round six was almost sickening to be-
hold IL was extremely brutal. McGratf
WIS pounded unjil he was SO groggy ht
could scarcely stand on his feet. He wal
knocked down four times, but gamely got
up ach time before he could be countet
out. Round seven was another exhibition
of gameness on the part Of McGrath anc
slugRing by Plimmer. McGrath was re.
peatedly knocked down but always got uy
in time to save himself. In round eight
Plimmer went at him with vicious righti
and lefts. pounding his face out of all sem
| blsnce of a human. 1t was so extremely
brutal that the crowd yelled '"Teke hin
! off," and out of pure pity Jimmy Carol
threw up the sponge. McGrath then go
mad at his seconds for throwing up tn,
sponge. 650
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-29
A Hungry Prince.

NICE, Dec. 2S.-Prince Victor Nekaohidze,
son of Gen. Bargtatia. prince of GeoRia,
has surrendered himself to the police of
this oitv. as he is Ill and starving and
wishes to be cared for. He told the police
that he was nihilist. He was sentenced
to three years imprisonment for his connec-
tion with the Paris bomb-makers arrested
and convicted in 1889. After serving out
his time he was expelled from France. His
present disregard of the decree expslling
him constitutes an offense. ON account of
which he gave himself up to the police.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-29

To-Day the underground
road of the Rapid Transit Com
mission, will be sold at auction
in New York City.
The cost Of building the road
is estimated at 100000, 900,
and electricity will be the motive
power. The successful bidder
must pay ten per cent of the bid
to the auctioneer and deposit
$4,000 900, with the comptroller
as guarantee Of compliance
with the terms of sale.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-29
THAT CLEVELAND INTERVIEW.
1t Cannot Have the Effect of Defeating
Murphy for tho senate.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-The Star this
evening says: Politicians here do not boz
lieve Murphy, OF New York, oan be de-
feated for the United States senate, and
they believe Cleveland appreciates the
fact. At present Cleveland has no personal
representative in the senate. who 10 long
experienced and in position to act as leader.
Should he succeed In tho election of per-
sonal friend in New York it would not im-
prove the situation greatly. AZ no new man,
however capable, can figure very promi-
nently. Cleveland will. however, havs
strong personal friend in the senate by the
time the Fifty-third congress- is organized,
unless all present plans misoarry, This
will be Bayard. of Delaware. Ii ia expected
that Senator Gray will GO into the cabinet.
His retirement from tho senate will mean
the election of Bayard."
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-29
No Fight, No Money.

SAN FRANoIsco, Dec. 2S.--For the second
time in their experience Billy Murphy, of
New Zealand, who claims the feather weight
championship of the world. and Tommy
White, of Chicago. faced each other in the
ring. The contest was announced to be a
finish fight for q purse Of ST, ,250. The men
started we'll, but after the second
round slowed down. Referee Watson
declared the men were not fighting to his
satisfaction. and declared all bets off. This
angered the men and for few rounds they
braced up, then went back to the easy way.
The twelfth and thirteenth were hot and
in Whites favor, but from there to the
twentieth round Murphy had the best of it.
From the twenty-fourth to twenty eighth
no blows were struck and the referee an
nounced that unless something was done in
the next four rounds he would declare no
contest, which he did at the end of the
thirty-third round.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-29
DyNAMITEn DISCOURAGED.
He Threatened to Blow Up the Cabin and
Got Shot.

Got Shot
MIssouLA. Deo Especial. Jack Far
rsll. better known as Red Jack, was brought
in from Nine Mile to-day desperately
wounded in the left side. He said: II am
living in cabin near Martina with Pat
Flannarhan. We are both prospectors nd
great friends. Several days ago told him
in joking way that would blow up the
cabin with dynamite il he did not get out.
Last night won't out and came back with
several bottles of beer. Flannarhan and
several others were in the cabin. ! told
Pat would blow up the place. and pulling
a bottle out of my pocket with a fuse in it
laid it on She table. Pat reached iii the
corner and picking up a Winchester fred.
and fell. That's all there is Of it, It's
all my fault"
There il every reason TO believe the
shooting to be the result of n drunken car
ousal. Red Jack, al he is best known, mp.
pears to have been in trouble before, as his
body bears the scars of seven old wounds.
His recovery 10 very doubtful.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-29
Indemnity VIII he Demanded.

Cry OF MEXICO, Dec. est is autbori-
tatiyeIy stated that number of ranohmen
and other residents of the Rio Grsnde will
file with the government claims for dam
ages through dspre1ations of bandits and
60 called revoiutionists from Texas. These
bandits, while claiming to be of political
character, are nothing more nor less than
freebootsls. They intimidate settlers. take
horses cattle or whatever they see fit to ap
propriate. These claims. it Is understood,
will be formally presented to the United
States government with demand on this
government for indemnity on the ground
that the United Statea is responsible for
not suppressing outlswry which originated
in its territory,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-29
rennoYer Hoard From.

PORTLAND, Ore, Dec. 2S Speaking Of
the interview with President-E Elect Cleve-
land. published in New York paper this
morning, GOV. Pennoyer to- day said ths
impsrtinent interference of tho presidents
elect with the selection OF "a senator
from New York, ia both unprecedented and
alarming. If tho New York democracy
bows to such diotation ID will indicate that
Mr.. Cleveland has not only become the boss
of his party, but the czar of the nstion.'
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-29
Notor,ou, nenk Robber rnrdoned.

Boston, Dec. 2S.-The executive council
today unanimously voted to pardon James
Dunlap, the notorious bank robber now in
the states prison. This action awaits Gov.
Russelfs approval. Duulap's case WAS the
most notable one in the history of the
executive council Dunlap WAS. in 1877,
sentenced with Bert Scott to Imprisonment
for twenty years in the state prison for
robbing the Northampton National bank of
s. 600, 900 in cash. bonds and other securi
ties, one e-half of which were negotiable.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-29
importation OF Rags.

Boston, Dec. 2s.-Coliector Beard rs.
esived a sweeping order from the treasury
department. at Washington concerning tha
importation of rags. The order absolutely
prohibita the importation or rags from
Paris, Rouen, Hnyre, Maraeilles Char
bourg. Dunkisk and Lorient in France,
ports and places in Russia, The Nethsr-
lands, Belgium and Austro-H Hungary ex-
cept Trieste, Hamburg. Altoona and Kiewe
in Germany, aud all other plaoes whore
cholera is known to be prevailing or may
hereafter prevail, will be included In sha
list.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-29
veteran Newspaper Man Dead.

SAN FRANoIscc, Dec. 2S.-Loring Picker
ing, senior proprietor of the Morning Call,
died this morning, Pickering is the Oldest
pioneer newspaper man on the Pacific
coast. At one time he followed mercantile
pursuits in Hennepin, Ill. He conducted
two newspapers in st. Louis in 1916, and
came to California in 1S49.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-29
DESIRED TO RE SEPARATED.
As the Magazine Did Not Explode He sho
Himself

AS the magazine Diu mol Expioua re Shot
Himself.
MIssoULA, Dec. 2S.-tSpecial. Martin
Gray. a stranger in the ctr, committed sui
cide about IL o'clock to-day in South Mis-
soula. near the Missoula Mercantile com
psny's powder magazine. There were no
witnesses to the deed. but from appearances
Gray must have fred three shots from 49,
cnlibre revolver into the sides OF the maga-
zinc, possohly with the intention of blow
ing himself to atoms. This failing, he sent
bullet through his brain. He was dead
when discovered. A deposit check for SIC
on the Higgins bank was found on his per-
son. The body was taken to the morgue
and while there identified by Il. II. Hask-
ms The deceased 10 believed to have .
mother and children in Washington. ID. @.
He was about 25 years Of age.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-29
Will Be si,ot.

Cry OF Mexico. Dsc. 28.--The sixteen
Indians taken prisoners in the terrible
massacre by Mexican troops, In which the
town of Tomachie was wiped ont. have
been brought hero by detachment of SOL
diers. They will be shot after being closely
questioned by the governments in regard to
the uprising in which they participated,
and which 10 not yet quelled.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-29
silver Among the Anoients.

LONDON, Dec. 28.-The Times publishes a
letter from Prof. Max Muller, remarkinQ
upon the researches Of Prof. Brugesch to
prove that the ratio of gold to silver in an
oient Egypt was one to IN. DIR. Brandes
has shown. he adds, that in Babylon the
iatio always was one to 1875.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-29

New Yonx, Doc. "a. Senator William M.
Stewart. of Nevada. 10 In town. .Ths
monetary conference" he said, ''is fraud.
II won't amount 10 anything. II she rspnb.
lIcans do not hurry up and pass a free
coinage bill this winter they will not asrty
state west Of the ltooky mountsina Ia
1896. IL che democrats do not pass Ire
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-29
The Amerlcan Could sh oct.

LONDON Dec. 28.-Advioes from Monte
Carlo confirm the reported duel between an
American and Romanof. The latter was
shot through the heart. dying instantly.
Romanoff is believed to be Grand Duke
Nicolaiovitcn, son of the late Grand Duke
Nicolaiovitch, uncle Of the ozar.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-29

New YoRK. Dec. 2s.-Edward Parker
Deacon, who shot Emile Abeille. In Hotel
Splendids, Cannes France, because of al
legged intimacy with his wife. has brought
action in ths supreme court here for abso'
| Lutte divorce.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-29
By Fire and Explosives.

PARIS, Dec. 28.-The liquor stores of
Gautier, Rion and Vincente. on Gloriette
island, Nantes, were burned. There were
ak violent explosions during the fire. Ono
workman was killed and several fremen.
soldiers and workmen injured. some
fatally.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-29
Tho Coward WIN Escape.

Dublin. Dec. 2s.-The funeral Of Detoc-
tive Synett. killed in the explosion Satur-
day, was held to-day. ID was one Of the
largest held in Dublin in many years and
was attended by all the available police,
official citizens, aud tho lord mayor. The
entire route to the cemetery was lined with
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-29
1000 soldiers i'm tho Field.

LAREDO. Tex. Dec. 2S.-Seven wounded
soldiers, who were in the late San IRnacio
fight, were brought TO New Laredo last
night One thousand United States troops
are now in the field along the river border
between Laredo and Brownsville.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-29
rors,ke the RepublIoan Party.

New York. Dec. 2s.-Sheridan Shook and
Edward j. Gilmore have signified their in-
tention of leaving the republican party and
giving allegiance to Tammany Hall. For
years both have been staunoh republicans.
Shook in particular stood high In the ooun-
oils of that party.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-29
Died at tho Age of1ea.

New YonK. Dec. 28.-Liel Lssbtotinski. a
Russian Jewess who died from old age on
Sunday, was certainly one of the oldest
women on earth, il the statements she made
are true. She once told relatives abe was
born in Odessa. Russia, in 1868, which
would make her 124 years old.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-29
Fire in n Court House.

MuNoIE. Ind, Dec. 2s.-Firs broke ont
early this morning in the new $500, 900
court house, starting from gas jet in the
clerks Office, and was not extinguished till
a loss of SEC, 600 was sustained besides CON-
siderable damage to records. which is
likely to lead to much confusion and litiga-
tion.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-29
uer Picture ON Beer.

CHICAGO, Dec. 2S.-Mrs. Potter Palmer,
president Of the board of lady managers of
the Worlds fair, ia highly incensed at the
action of n local brewery company in put
ting her picture on a lithoeraphic calendar
of the company. She will enioin the litho-
graphsrs and brewery from issuing cal
sndars.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-29
A Delayed Charge.

GREENspuRa. Pa. Dec. 2s.-A gang of
laborers were constructing a railroad. and
while blasting rock this morning one of
the charges failed to expl ode till the men
returned. IL then went off, killing ono
man and dangerously wounding dozen
others.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-29
Like tho whisky Trust.

SAN FRANorsoo Dec. 2s.-The Examiner
says the raisin growers OF this state are
forming trust somewhat similar in man
ner of operations to the whisky trust. The
output will be sold TO packsrs and brokers,
who will bo compelled to give bond 10 main
tain prices.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-29
VIII Go Int Training.

New ORLEANS, Dec. 2s.~-Tommy Ryan ar
rived tonight and will train at Bay st.
Louis for his fight with George Dawson be-
fore the Olympic club on March = for a
purse of 6,000.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-29
Attached for s1.aoo.

BOHEMIAN. Dse. 2s.-ISpecial.l III. II. Tay-
lor. stationery and fancy goods, was at
taohed to-day by i. M, Ray. former part
ner, on pfomissory Hote OF $1.300. The
stock Ia now In charge Of the sheriff.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-29

OssowAroMlE, Kan, Dec. 2s.-Firo last
night destroyed three dwellings. Mrs.
Kinale. Mrs. Griffith and infant child. and
Miss Fletcher were burned to death.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-29

PARIS. Dec. 28.-In the single cushion
carom billiard match of 400 points. Sohaef-
fer defeated ViRnaux by twenty-five points.
In the game there were 104 innings.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-29

people. There were NO new developments
in the case and IT now looks as II the cow
ardly author Of the outrage will 90 unpun-
ishod.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-07-10
F0XHALL KEEEE.

The Sportsmanlike Tastes Sf the Sea- of
an Old Californian.
Frank LeslIes Illustrated Newspaper
MIR. Eoxhall keeDe is the only son of Mr.
James K. keene. the Spectator, who, after
making handsome fortune in mining stocks
in San Francisco. came to New York some
field afforded in Wall street He aston
ished many men there by his bOldness and
rapidity in changing front, and in I'VE or
six years he was many times a millionaire.
But his fortunes changed some eight years
ago. and he was obliged to suspend pay
ment. He had, however, provided during
his s0lyeney for his wife and family, and
they were itch, even when he had lost his
all. The son Foxhall had not then become
a man. Before the son reached his majority
the elder keene had again become
rich. aud young Foxhall, the apple
of his fathers eye, was afforded
means TO crafty all of his tastes, which
were decidedly sportsmanlike. He took to
athletics, hunting. poio and race-riding, aud
ii was not long after the youth appeared as
an amateur rider OF races on the fiat and
across country that he was looked upon as
by long odds the ablest gentleman jockey
we had ever seen in this country. There
were few, il any, professionals who could
give him pound of weight and at the same
time Il beating lie was judge OF pace, a
daring starter and pilot. and at a finish
could hustle his mount along as though he
was actually lifting him over the ground.
Not only was ne great on the racetrack, but
at polo he could cover more ground and
WELD his mallet with more deXterity than
any one to be seen at Newport. And on
the tennis court. toe, be had proved HIM
self most formidable. He is also one Of the