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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-02

tsr-Ocean, with The side remark that II can
nams instances Ia The ratio Of 100 TO Il
In Pennsylvania 10000 miners struck
against q Reduction Of 10 per cent. In their
wages.
1he employees Of the Buckeye reaper
works. whose wages were reduced 30 per
cent.
Employsa AZ the Fairfield wooden mills
At Fairfield, ILL.,, who wsre reduced to a
four days run BY order Of tho company
june 8. 1891.
Ribbon VIEWERS OF Paterson, N. j., whose
waR we're ont II per cent.
Pottery workers Al Trenton. N. j.; whose
wages were cut 10 Per cent.
Pottery WORKERS At Trenton N. j., wages
reduced y per cent.
Employees Of the Otis Iron and Steel
company, Cleveland; wages reduced 50 per
cent.
Two thousand Eve hundred employees Of
tho Crown Iron company, Allerton. Pa, re-
duced 10 per cent.
Weavsrs In Providence, who were looked
ont three months because OF a refusal to ac-
cspt a reduction.
Spoilers ~ Wilimantic. Conn.,, wages cut
&l.bO per week.
AZ Jacksonville, Ill.,, employees of the I'M
derwsar company cut moro than Is per Q
Cotton worksrs At Lewiston, Me-, rsduc-
zion three per cent.
Makers Of hats at Methusn. Mass. wages
reduced 2a5 per cent.
Steel workers at Chattanooga, reduction
10 per cent.
Twenty FER cent from the wages Of the
G~---- V-sAAl.- AA1~ III
N. Y.
Iron workers a Scranton, Pa, reduced
10 per cent.
Silk workers at Warehouse Point, Conn.,,
reduction 81 per cent.
lion workers at Steelton, Bethlehem and
Pottstown, Pa, reduction from seven to IL
per cent.
Spinners at Lowell, Mass. whose wages
have been reduced three cents per hundred
since the Mckinley bill took effect.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-02

THE present system of sprinkling
lawns and irrigating shade trees is one
involving great waste of water and labor.
but the worst Of it is hat the intelli-
genoe of the vegetable benifciaries Is
perverted by wrong methods. The laws
of vegetation were evidently not drawn
up for use in arid countries for they
contemplate the extension Of tap and
lateral roots in the direction of the
greatest nourishment. Nature tells
them to push their main roots down
ward for a water supply, while the lat
erals or fruit roots are rustling in all d.
rections for needed nourishment from
the soil. The absence of asubterranean
water supply in this state and the appli-
cation of surface irrigation exclusively,
brings about an entire reversion Of
natural conditions. The tap root, find
ing that there is no moisture to be
gained by downward growth, gives it up
as a bad job and stops growing at all.
while the laterals, which under other
conditions would circulate around gen
orally, hug closely to the surface. The
result is that the plant is poorly nour-
ished and SO dependent on artificial
water supply that a suspension for a
few days is apt to cause serious dam
age. The proper way to provide for a
permanent irrigation is to lay iron
pipes, perforated Or split, at right dis
tances apart and under the surface, all
attached to a hydrant so that the open
ing of a valve would put in circulation a
supply Of water for subterranean satur-
alton of soil as an in%ducement for the
growth of roots in the natural direc-
ton. This would be an economy of
labor and do away with the aerial evap-
grafton which carries off the moisture
about as fast as it falls.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-02
A LOCO RACE,
The English and the American Makes to
Have u Contest.

The English and the American Makes to
Have u Contest.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. la trial of speed
between English and American locomo-
tives. which will set at rest the conflicting
claims OF superiority made by both ooun-
tries, will be an interesting and novel fes.
ture Of the Worlds fair. The scheme has
been broaohed to both the Pennsylvania
and Now York Central companies, but no
definite action has yet been taken by either.
1t il not known which of the two great
roads will undertake the contest. The plan
is to bring over an English locomotive Of
the latest pattern, which will burn English
coal, with a Grew who will speak with an
English accent. The run will be made
from New York to Chicago and return,
either with a heavy or light train, or posi-
bly, both. The ran west may be made with
a heavy train and the return with q lighter
ono. The American engine will carry the
same weight and 90 by the same route, and
the palm will be awarded to the one MAX
ing the run in the shortest time. In
view of the claim made b.; England
that she turns ont the best, fastest and
world. no contest could tnke place that
would arouse more interest. Uncle Sam
knows q little something about building
locomotives himself, and it is safe to say
that John Bull will have no easy time of 1t
whom he runs up against one Of tho new
Baldwin locomotives. The English loco
motives are built for use upon tracks with
out such heavy grades and sharp curves al
are constructed in the United States, and
they are not supplied with a system of
springs such ns are used upon American en-
gines. A fair test of the merits of the two
machines could be made upon the New
York Central railroad, tho route of which
In (hiCaD1 avoids thu mncntniuH ln ptfruc
tive to every through passenger upon the
Pennsylvania n Baltimore a. Ohio rail
roads. If tho trial is made soon after the
opening of the fair. and the two locomo-
tives are exhibited 80 that they may be
contrasted they will attract much atten-
tim
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-02
Thar the pnblio likcs to be humbuged

Thar the public likes to be humbuged
has been exempllfied thousands OF times
since the day Bsrnum introduced his
woody horse, as an eccentricity OF ma
ture, to a contiding public. A striking
instance of this is manifested in the
movement lately i%naugurated to hoist
the national flag as IN emblem Of patri-
otism over all public school houses In
the country. The inspiration Of this
came from an establishment engaged in
the manufacture OF bunting, which the
federal government, by act OF congress
known as the Mckinley bill, has taken
into partnership and guaranteed a
protection" reaching nearly a hundred
per cent. Of profit.
Their goods not going off fast enough
to add other millions of dollars to those
already piled up under the beneticent
system enforced by the monopoly party,
the patriotic emotions OF the children
are to be worked into coin for pockets
now fully stuffed with stealings.
They are made the stool pigeons for
the bunting maker as the laboring and
elements are the dupes Of those
who make and control the necessities.
This gang Of licensed thieves is mean
enough to introduce a cholera epidemic
in order to increase the sale Of monop-
oily collins and and open ICY markets
among the widows for monopoly Grape.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-02

EDITOR PATTERSON finds the way of
the bolter hard. He began by boiling
Cleveland and Stevenson, and last week
he bolted the peoples party candidate
for governor of Colorado. He now
favors "A fourth party movement. HIS
newspaper, the Denver News. thus turns
down the peoples party:
A conspicuous feature of the peoples
convention was the constant attendance at
its s~essions of II. II. Eddy, William Griffith
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-02

In another column we produce some
Of the current comments on the state
capital issue. AS will be seen, the in
volutions and ~convolutlons of the ques-
ton are becoming positively bewilder-
ing. Butte is in it, Deer Lodge is in it,
Great Falls is in it, Bozeman ls in 1t,
and Billings is in it, and the polls haven't
closed yet. What a merry free-for-all it
is! Wear cabbage leaves in your hats,
brethren, and be calm.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-02

CLEVELAND and Stevenson are opposed to
each other on the silver question, Stevenson
being a free coinage man. The historic old
democracy ia badly split up on this issue
st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
It is very sad, of course, but Adlai will
have the deciding vote in case of a tie
on the silver bill.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-02

THE fact that the republicans are
turning Mckinley loose in Wisconsin
indicates that they have given up hope
of that state. The republicans OF the
Badger state died from an overdose Of
McKinleyism two years ago.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-02

Of the Sun. A. N. Stevenson, formerly Of
Gisnwood Springs, and . number Of Others
Or the old republican stato gang. whose
bread and butter II Harfison's ascendsnsy
ia the state, and who were conatantly busy
in fomsntinR discord and In urging and ap-
plaudina much Of tho action the convsn-
ition took.
Mr.. Patterson Ia now concentrating
his energy upon the election OF the
Weaver and Field electors, Better
come back into the told, brother, where
all is peace and harmony, and where
there arc more true friends OF silver
thnn in any other organization on earth.
Teller and his gang are humbugeinG
you. Get out of "the middle OF the
road" 1t is very dusty, and you're in
danger Of getting u over.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-02

A REPUBLICAN organ solemnly an
nounces that the republicans in New
York are dong o great deal in a quiet
way. A great deal Of heavy thinking,
we suppose it means.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-02

ONE of the worst slanderers and vii
lifiers of the democratic party and it's
principles. who ever sat in congress, was
Gen. James B. Weaver, the peoples
party candidate for president. The
democrat who votes for him this year
will have to take a very bitter dose of
,nadicina
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-02

The Hon. w. l.. Wilson, of West Vir-
ginia. has been unanimously renominated
fer congress. 1t serves him right! tie
should be kept in public life just as long
as he will stay. Few men have won
higher place in the public estimation
thar he.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-02

In looks as though our Carter would
have to enter upon another campaign OF
explanations. There are too many
"footprints" visible.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-02

IF this hot weather continues the
Port Orchard syndicate may get u
even by starting a summer resort on the
site Of that alleged navy yard.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-02
Cpper Works to Resume.

PlrTsnURa, Aug. l.-Carnseie's works
will make an effort in the morning to re-
sumo operations at the upper union mills of
this city. and have requested a police guard.
The strikers say q guard ID not necessary.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-02
The Tariff Talks.

The Chicago Inter-Ocean having called
attention to two Arms. one in Chicago and
one at Fall River. Mass, hat had volun-
tarily raised wages this year. and dared any
democratic paper to name twenty that had
reduced wages. the Chicago Times arises
and drops the following crusher on the In
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-02
THE INDEPENDENT

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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-02
THE BOOK TABLE.

In order to stimulate American compost
ton. The Ladies' Home Journal, OF Phila-
dslphia, has just made public an attractive
series of liberal prizes for the best O. iginal
musical composition by composers resident
in the United States and Canada. The
prizes call for a waltz, a piano composition.
a pleasing ballad and a popular song. an
anthem and the four best hymn tunes.
The competition is OPEN until Nov. /, next.
The opportunity has an additional attract
iveness since the prize compositions will
70 m part of a series for which Strauss il
writing an original waltz, and Charles
Gounod and Dir Arthus Sullivan zach an
original song.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-02

The August issue OF Romance is the mid
summer number of that popular magazine
of complete stories, and contains a
large proportion Of the light and bright
stories which are most appropriate to the
season. There are sketches Of adventure,
love stories, ghost stories. and descriptions
of curious n amusing episodes in many
lands. besides a strong and characteristic
story of tho supernstu' al. In this single
number are grouped tales OF life in Amer
lea, England. France. spain, Germany,
Corsica. Italy, Africa and Japan. The roll
of authors Represented includes such names
as Count lolstoi. Octave Thanet, II. Kider
HaRgard, Guy de Maupsssant, Ouida, Alex
ander Mozkowski and George LIE Fauer, be-
sides a number of new American writer's.
Altogether the midsummer number fully
justltles the remark Of q discriminatinQ
critic. that "as Il companion for the ham
mock, canoe or piazza, Romance cannot be
excsllsd." The magazine is issued BY Ro-
nance Publishing company. Clinton Hall.
Aston Place, New York. The price IL 25
cents a number; subscriptions. $3.50 a year.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-02

California Fruits, W~aterrneions, and all
kinds of Produce received in car lots.
Dealers throughout Montana placing their
standing orders for fruit with us can rely
ON getting the finest fruit 0btainable. at
the lowest market price.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-02
THE WEATHER.
Reported for THE INDEPENDENT daily b. 3. j.
Glass. United States observer.

500 A. M. GOO =. n.
H.rcmater 70 $50 M7sa
TsIHa CSC $50
vusaH avs w-l0
WIN0. I. /. . i. . 4. -
Temperature at noon. $50.
Maximum temperature. W.E.
Minimum emperature.. 6na
Local forecast for Helena faAreE; oontihue"
hot weather.
Helena, Aug. l, 1892.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-02

ID. G. Heath g. Co., have in press. and will
soon issue elements OF Plane and Spher-
ical Trigonometery'' and "A Treatise on
Plane aud Spherical TriRonometry."b by Ed
ward A. Bowers, professor of mathematics
and engineering in Rutgers college. The
former il a brief course in the clements OF
trigonometty, particular attention being
given to the numerical solution of plane
and sperical triangles. 1t is prepared es-
pecially for high school academies. The
latter il for more advanced work and covers
the entire course in higher institutions. Tho
books abound in numerous and practical
examples, the aim being to make the sub
iect as interesting and attractive as pos
slble to the student. They will meet a long
felt want.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1892-05-26

can bring it back forever; but that which may be
yours in Christ shall not die-it is eternal.
Some of you will soon come out again into the
world. and tn ose of you who have eyes to see it
will again rejoice in beauty of spring freshness
and summer bloom; but without this life
within all the brightness of the world will be over
Swallowed with these days spent in prison, and
the wrongs that brought you there-nothing can
be the same again to man who has "done time''
but speak truly, when 1 say that to the man,
whatever the past, who will let this life of Gods
Spirit come into him, there shall awaken a new
season. a new chance for life of which the spring
time is but a sweet alegory. Oh how 1 pray that
this may be true Of you-every one-as you go out
to try your destiny over again! And to those who
are not to go-the one chance of life for you is
eternal spring and harvest time in which God the
Husbandman shall do the sowing and the reaping
His Word may seem the least Of all truths, but
planted in willing heart it shall become the
greatest of all the trees of acknowledgement the
singing birds of joy and peace and love shall make
their nests in its branches-and the soul that
grows this in its garden shall find heavenly
place under its shadow-even though it seems to
be shut for life into prison cell.
greet you every one with sincere regards with
earnest wishes for your improvement and prayers
for your salvation. The Grace of our Lord Jesus
Christ be with you all. Yours in His name.
MRS. S. Nj. 1. HENRY.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1892-05-26
The Lamented NIagOg Gait.


The death of Mr.. Catty in London has
called to mind the amusing trick that was
played on the London Times years ago.
This obituary notice appeared In the Times:
Died. on the LIST inst, Mr.. Magog Gait of the
Town Clerks Office. Guldhall, sincerely regretted.
Now Magog Gait was beautiful and
well known tabby called Magog attached to
the Town Clerks Office. Magog had de.
parted this life. More fun was derived
from the Times announcement than the
mischevOus clerks who sent the notice had
anticipated. The Mr.. Catty who has just
died was the head clerk in the office, and
hundreds of people who read the notice of
Mr.. MagOg Cats death COMPOUNDED tabby
with the head clerk. and condolences began
to pour in. Many people called to inquire
Others left cards without inquiry. Many
supposed vacant post. and circulars from
undertakes began to pour in. Monument
makers addressed letters to the executors of
the late Magog Gait, ESQ.,"
The joke continued in various forms for
weeks. and "MagOg Gait. ESQ.," even re
ceved touching memorial paragraphs about
his services to the corporation" in the
provincial newspapers. All these tributes
were carefully collected and placed in a
scrap book which is still in the Guildhall
library. The funniest feature of all this
confusion was letter from a gentleman of
antiquarian prOclivities who wrote that he
was compiling work on curious nomen-
clature and inquiring if it was by accident
or otherwise that an employee of the cor
poraton had been christened "Magog."
The English newspapers are now telling of
the kind obituary notices Mr.. Catty read of
himself when he was supposed to be iden-
| tical with the late lamented MagOg Gait.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1892-05-26
OHAUTAUQUA.
MEMORIAL DAY.

The members of the Pierian Circle will, at their
meeting to be held next Sunday, celebrate that
great day on which America as nation lays it's
tribute of gratitude. love and affection upon the
graves of their fallen heroes. In addition to the
usual class reports. which will deal largely with
patriotic subjects, the program will consist of
numerous national songs. recitations, addresses.
etc., and the event will no doubt be one long to
be remembered in the history of the circle. Those
who have reports to make or special papers to
read are requested to make them as pithy and as
brief possible so that the program may not
have to be curtailed and that all wishing to take
part in the entertainment of the day may get a
chance to do so.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1892-05-26

First Customer: 81 wish to select vase"
Floor walker: Eyes, madam. James. show
the lady to the crOckery department"
Second Customer: Il wish to select a
vawz." Floor walker: Eyes. madam.
George. show the lady to the bric.a brac
department. "-Selected.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1892-05-26

Though spring time poets rave and sing.
This has escaped them all;
In the spring the blossoms spring
And in the fall they fall.-Pioneer Press
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-11
TO AID RUSSIANS.
Governor Fleming Issues a Proclamation
on That Subject.
SpeeidI 7sleordin to TIE Register.

Governor flemlng Issues u froCIhnlhtion
on That Subject.
Special telegram to TIE Register.
CHARLESTON, w. VA, February 10.
Governor Fleming to-day issued the
following proclamation to the people OF
the State of West Virginia:
estate OF WEST VIRGINIA,
"EXECUTIvE CHAMBER, CHARLESTON.
''The Russian Famine Relief Com
mittee of the United States has brought
to the attention of the Executive OF
this State the destitute condition OF
more than twenty millions OF the peas
ants of Russia, with the information
that multitudes must perish for want OF
food unless speedily relieved.
1.-The people of this State have been
signally blessed with abundant harvests
and general prosperity, and | recon-
mend that they promptly respond TO
this appeal for aid with generous con-
.ributions.
81 further recommend that relief
committees be organized in each city,
and as far as possible, in every county in
the State, and that such committees
communicate with the Russian Famine
Relief Committee OF the United States,
at No. 732 Fourteenth street, Washing
ton, ID. c.
"Done at the Capitol. in the City Of
Charleston, this 10th day Of February,
IsEALl in the year OF our Lord, one
thousand eight hundred and ninety
two. A. B. FLEMING.
"By the Governor.
"WM. A. OHLEY,
Secretary of State"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-11
QUITE A BIG FIRE.
Cincinnati Suffers a Heavy Loss-Rare
Articles Burned.


CINCINNATI, O., February 10.-A fire
which in it's destructiveness was OF the
most far reaching Of any ever before in
Cincinnati started early this morning in
the building occupied by Messrs.
Ezekiel a. Bernheim, auctioneers and
and storage commission dealers, on the
east side of Main street. The fire pret-
ty thoroughly destroyed the portion
occupied by Ezekiel S Bernheim, and
badly wrecked the portion Of the build
ing occupied by the American Oak
Leather Co.
On Main street, south Of Ezekiel q
Bernheim, is the Commercial National
Bank. The loss on the two structures
will be about S60,000. In the Ezekiel
&Bernheim building the goods consist
Of consignments of goods from all parts
of the country for sale. Among these
Is a large consignment OF valuable books
from Bristol, England, q consignment
Of carved furniture from Rome, Italy.
The storage department contained the
household goods of seventy-fve families
who are absent abroad. 1t also con-
tanned large collection Of valuable
paintings, the work of Mr.. Henry More
Ter, the artist.
Mr.. Ezekiel said tonight that he
could not estimate the value of the
goods in store and consignments, but he
said all the stores and the basement
were crowded. A rough estimate Of
the loss in the auction and. storage
building is $4,000. 1t is also esti-
mated that the loss OF the American
Oak Leather Co.'S stock is 100000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-11
TALKED ACROSS THE BOARD.

Secretary Blaine and the Canadian Com
mission Talk Reciprocal Trade heiS-
lions.
WASHINGTON, DC, February 1O.-Ihe
negotiations between the United states
and Canada In regard TO reciprocal
trade relations we're opened formally
today al a conference held at the State
Department Of the representatives Oh
each Government. The Secretary OF
State and and Gen. John w. roster rep
resented the United States, while Cah-
ada was represented by commission
consisting Of Sir John Thompson, MID
ister OF Justice and Attorney Generai'
Honorable Mackenzie Bowel, Minister
Of Customs and Militia; Honorable
George E. Foster, Minister OF Finance;
Mr.. Parmlee, Deputy Commissioner OF
Customs, and Mr.. Stewart, private sec
retary.
This morning Secretary Blaine spent
half an hour with the President at the
White House going over the ground 10
be taken by the United States In the
coming conference. BE then, at II
O'clock. went TO the State Department
and met General Foster in the dipio-
matte reception room. In few minutes
Sir Julian PauncefOte, the British MIN
lister appeared and notified the Secretary y
that the Canadian delegates were reauy
10 enter upon the negotiations anu II,
was arranged that they should proceeG
10 the State Department. They arrived
about noon and there was a preliminary
session of an hour, during which the
conferees talked ''across the board, as
the diplomatic phrase goes, ana ar
ranged the ground for the coming con
terences, which will last several days