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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-08
he %S7RANGLED TO DEATH
Tho Strange Suicide Of a Man
Supposed to Be John Aug
ustus Swanson.
Found IN z Blackamith'a Forge
With a Strap About
Ills Neck.
Tho Startling Discovery Of Two Minsra
IT Independence-It Led to n
Patty Thtef'A Capture.

When William j.. Rickell started out to
the shaft on his mining claim ct Indepen-
dence, nix miles from Helsnn, yesterday
morning. he told James Anderson, one Of
his associntes, to 20 ahead and get tho tools
ont Of the blacksmith shop. Anderson
started for the shop and Riokell followed
after attending to soms chores about the
cabin. On the way he met Anderson re-
turning. II eusss you'll havs TO 40 tn town
this morning." said he. why sop asked
Rickell. ''There's a dead man in the shop,
| think no died of exposure" was the re-
sponse. Ihe two men went to the black
smith shop together. There on the forge.
with his hands hanging listlessly by his
side, was the figure Of a man. ''This is no
exposure exclaimed Rickell, rs he took a
closer look, .it IL auicide.,' Around the
dead mans mock was I leather strap about
half ali inch id width and four feet
long. It hal been slipped through
the buckle, thus forming a moose. The
other end had been tied to a brace over
head extending across the building. The
man had evidently made the buckle answel
for q hangnan's knot, tied the strap TO the
brace, set on the forRs. slipped the moose
over his head and around his neck, and
slowly and INCREASINGLY strangled to death.
The forge on which he had shosen to die il
only three feet high and the mans feet al
most touched the floor.
From appearances the man must have
been about 35 years Of age, and probably a
miner or prospector. No one about the
place knew him or had evsr seen him be
fore. The body was cold when found, and
no doubt the suicide took plaos during the
night, as mons Of those having business in
the shop had been there between $50 b. m.
Friday a 1880 a. q. yesterday. Alone in
darkness Of the blacksmith shop his
life had one out, and after death
only The means TO that end
Letters were found in the pockets of the
dead man addressed to John August Swan
son, md there is no doubt but that was his
name. They were from Silver City, Mont,
Denver. Col, and parts Of Sweden, but
shed no light on the cause of his self de-
struction. There was also about So in
money on the man. The place where the
Of travel. +
Rickell drove to Helena and notified Cor
onsr Rockman, who had the body brought
here. An inquest will be held to-day. On
his way up town to find the coroner Rickell
saw a man named William Wagner, who
had worked for him about a month ago,
and who had suddenly disappeared to
Rether with some blankets. clothing. q
magnlfying glass. and other things. Po-
liceman Bossler was notified and arrested
Wagner, who pleaded guilty before Judge
Gage and was given thirty days in the
county jail. The finding Of the body, the
trip to town. Wagner's arrest and commit
mems to the ''bastile" all occupied but a
few hours.
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Special Bargains in Dress Goods.
Sands Bros. place on sale this week tenn pit
ing bargains in henriettas, oheviota.
serges and fancy dress goods. at SOC. a
yard, reduced from Co.,, 75c. and 85c. q
ya1d. All shades are shown, and this Of
fering is undoubtedly one Of the most at
t~raetive bargains offered this season. In
their CARPET department special induce
ments are offered in new vslvets, Axmin-
sters, Wiltons, Brussels and ingrains, and
q wonderful bargain is presented in hand
some chenille portieres, at $3.50 per pair,
reduced from S12 per pair. Gall at Sands
Bros. this week and ask to see these special
offerings.
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SEMI TO DEER LODGE.
Charles Chester to Serve One Year TO,
Illegal Voting. -

Charles Chester to Serve Dine Year for
Illegal Voting.
During a lull in the Burton libel suit yes
terday Charles Chester, the individual who
was convicted of the crime Of fraudulent
voting ut the city election held in April,
was brought into The district court before
Judge Hunt to receive his sentence. He
appears to he u young man of about 80
years of age, we'll dressed and with Il face
marked with q long heavy scar. The testi-
nlony showed that he WAS doing nothing in
Helena prior to hiH arrest, and nude his
headquarters about certain saloons on
upper Main street.
He said he had nothing to say why Q
tence should not be pronounced, and re-
ceived his sentence with but little change
wn'ds the prisoner and said to him:
Under the testimony in the case it was
plain that you same to Helena from Canada
less than thirty days before the election
held IN April in the city of Helena. IT is
also rlnin that you know you were a dis
qualified voter. because your admissions to
that effect were proved by Witnesses to
whom you made such confessions. And il
was clearly established that you, knowing
of your disqualihcntions, deliberately and
wilfully cast u vote at the election held for
mayor and other officers of the city OF
4IblGud
''As judge of n court whose duty it is to
lmpartially administer tho law between the
state and the person charged with crimo,
! have but little sympathy with II man 80
%ilagrantly guilty OF fraudulently voting.
In my opinion, any man-no matter how
rich or how poor he may be, how influential
or how humble. how high or how low his
position In the community may be, how
we'll educnted or how Ignorant he may be-
who purposoly and knowingly violates the
election laws of the land is the most dan
peroua enemy that this young
wealth may have; for such a person would
undermine tho very foundations upon
which the safety OF this state itself rests,
tho right OF a free and legal expression of
the will Of the people ut their elections.
ut il a hopeful sign TINT there Ia II dis
position on tho pnrt of the officials to bring
such offenders M you to trial. and l believe
your conviction will result In much good TO
She state. The court oommsnds tho OIL
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Prohibition County Convention,

The prohibition county convention OF
Lewis and Clarke county, is hereby called
TO meet in Calumet hall on Tuesday even
ing, May 10, 1892, At sight p. -. for the
purpose OF electinR three delegates and
three %alternates to the state convention at
Helena, May 20. and to elect a county cen
trial committee and to take steps toward
thoroughly organizing The county, and
transact such other business as may prop
erly come before the convention.
The basis Of representation is two dele
gatea at large from each precinct and one
additional delegate for each ten voters or
major fraction thereof, cast for the pro-
hibltion candidate for member OF congress.
All feeling an interest in prohibition
principles are invited to be present.
By order of the county central committee.
A. E. S%cHLE1DRR. Chairman.
JOHN n. PEETs. Secretary.
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The storm. the rain, the snow; each have
had = tendency. to chill the splendor Of
early May. Peace, good will and prosper
ity 70 Pill mankind. Every dark cloud has
it, silver lining. The light of the infant
!, betohens the approach Of day. and
Old Sol Will soon peep out in such mngnifi-
cen grandeur that all the world will be
awakened to its delights md give thanks
that they live in this glorious period of ad-
vance, beauty and success.
In this. the second week OF May. when
storm. lifts thu heavy mantle of the mists,
brings renewed life to the foliage OF our
bright Montana mountain, g%laddeninQ the
hearts of the people Of its cities, creating
extra energy and push. especially for Hell
ena, since the glad tidings that the queen
city shall DO the concentrating point Of the
gallant sons OF Mars Of all the west. It ia
an invitation to all who sock labor to hasten
here, az the smith, the mason, tho carpen-
ter. will be in quick demand, while the
merchant becomes snlivened and encour-
aged TO extra exertions. Let all, them re-
member thia week, as it 10 to Helena like
the second start Of the swift PAGER, who
gathers his limbs for The great effort that
knows no defeat.
IN memory OF the week, and BY the
gentle persuasion Of the ladies' Of Helena
and all Montana, the Nsw York Dry Goods
store has been prevailed upon to continue
their great special sale Of alpaca and bril-
liantines. 1t 10 contrary to tho custom Of
the New York Store to continue a special
sale longer than the specified time mon
toned; but an+appeAl from the ladios. we'll,
u j. irrisistlbls; hence. one week more,
choice Doe for lovely goods that are worth
At retail in all the markets Of the country
7bc. SOC and 81. In memory OF the week we
will add sixty pairs Of elegant pure white
lAC0 CUrtA1naE WoTth rAnnlnr GO kn HchoiOo
S1.45; seventy-fve pairs pure white lace
curtains, worth SO. choice 1926 (see ''ad''
third page). Remember the week, ladies,
as the second week Of May ID an old
fashioned bargain week, adopted from the
father of merchants by the New York Store.
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Gals and notes With much satisfaction that,
whers tha evidence conolusively establishes
guilt iurisa will do their duty fsArlessly, no
Inattet upon whom tho punishment may
The sentsnce Of the court Ii that ynu be
confined In the state prison for ono ysar
from to-day. and you will be rsmAnded TO
sharih Jefferis OF this county to DO by him
delivered TO tho proper stats authorisiss."
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Silver Meeting.

Ralph Beaumont, Esq, of Washington,
D. c., n Of the greatest orators Of the
country, who is making q canvass Of Mon
tana for the Peoples party. will lecture on
free silver and other topics at Electric hall.
Helena, Tuesday evening, May 10, at eight
O'Clock p. m Everybody, ladies and gem
tlemen, is invited to hear this great orator,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-08

Tho entire Brunch stook of dry goods
ana motions has been rem To No. u
Main street, four doors above PArcllen's
drug store. h entire stuck must DO sold
before June ! vt prices ut loss than fifty
cents On this dollar.
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Tho entire brunei stock of dry goods
ana notions has been removed to No. D
Main street. four doors above Parchsn's
drug store. The enttrs stock Must be sud
before June ! at prices mt less than Nifty
cents ON the dollar.
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DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
" VIII Assemble IN Hslena, June y, /
Elect Delegates.

" ~ -" - ~
~ Elect J~1Aiegntss.
There was 4 full attendance ut tho meet
ipg Of tho Lewis and Clarke county demo
cratic central committee last evening Mt
tho Hendricks club roons, MI the city
members, with one exception, being pres.
ent. l.. q. Jackson, the chairman. was
absent. md DAvid Marks WINS elected in
hjs stead. Judge DuBoae WINS formerly u o
Chairman, tut on his removal from the
connty. Mr.. jackson was elected In his
stead. In addition to the city members,
Jas. N. Ralston. Of Marysville, attended.
Arrangements for the primnti0s to be hold
May rs to select dslsgntes TO the
county convention, to be held June 2,
to elect delegates to tho state CON
%vention at BozemRn, wefe made. The
county convention will be o imposed OF 1873
delegates. The formal call for this county
convention Ii as follows:
A convention Of the delegates from the var
1o,us wards Of the city Of Helena and tho pre-
cincts Of the county. Of Lewis and Glarko. is
cal Cd to meet At Electric hall, in tbs eity OF
Hslena, On 1hursisy, ynne Z, at Il o'elock m:
slecting forty delegates and forty al'srlAtts Of
Lewis and Clarke county 10 tho democratic state
convention, to DO held IN tho city Of Hozeman
on Thursday, June q. 1872, and for the II Ansac-
ton Of such other business az m.y come before
it, M,ra The z, yard aId precinct prima1iss. On q TIC be
held at the places designated below. on sntlr~
day, May ~, for tho purpose OF electing dele
Gntee and Aitcrnhtas TO the LewiH and Clarke
county democratic convention. Tho number OF
d!el"gates to which each ward and precinct will
be entitled, and the places Of holding the sever al
DfltudrIes Hrn ma follows. 49,
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Butcher & Eradley's low prices for hosiery.
ribbed swiss underwear, corsets and notions, arc
the talk of the town.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-08
Northern Pacific Excursion.

DR., Balls and DR.. Warmers corsets only al
Fowles' Cash Store.
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Northern Pnciflo ExcursiOn.
The Northern Pacific railroad will run
a special train from Helena to Missoula
Monday morning, May 8. leaving Helenea
at six y. M. to accommodate those WISHING
to attend the republican convention. The
Butte delegates will join the train at
Garrison.
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Nauona, Convention Fares

The Great Northern will make a rate of
n fare for the round trip to all national
conventions. Tho first one will be the re.
publican convention at Minneapolis,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-08

Mountain spring and delivery wagons. Buck
boards and carts in endless variety. Cheap ut
L. u. Power IL Co.
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Kranich's grove, saloon and private hous
for u term Of several years; terms very rea
sonRble; the only summer resort near H0l
ena. Inquire at the grove.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-08

Large line of new glassware just received at
The Bee Hive at prices that defy competition.
All new patterns.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-08

The best spring weight, lambs wool underwear
for mon IN tho market at The lSeo Hive, only 80
Der suit.
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We will close our business at Broadway
photograph gallery on May 14th. and until
that date. or until material on hand ia ex-
hausted, will offer our best Artistic cabinet
photo, warranted, at $3.50 per dozen.
GROUPS 80 cents extra.
7 A. RrN1AMrN
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Every one can afford to carry a silk umbrella,
fast black. when the price Is as low as Fl 81, Ms
advertised in another column by the Bee Hive.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-08

Heminway's knitting silk in all shade, only sbc
per spool at The Bee Hive.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-08

La Intimidad Imported cigars bouquets only
IN at Nm. Weinstein IL Co.
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NOG1ce 10 contractors.
Notice is hereby given that bids will be
received by the undersigned until Monday
noon, May 8. 1892, at the office of the build
ing inspector, city hall, for the laying and
completing of asphalt, concrete sidewalks
on east and south side of public library
building AZ per plans and specifications at
office of building inspector.
A. HARR1TY,
. ss>a -; Chairman of Committee.
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Combined boilers and engines at bottom prices
at T. u. Power d Co.
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We have on hand and will sell ut II bargain ono
twenty-horte power ateel fire box boiler, and one
fifteen horse power economic ruturn tiuo, tubu-
lar boiler. hend Tor prices. I. &. Power Il 90.
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Try the new Jersey ribbed waists for ohildre,
at Fowles' Cash Store.
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Agents Wanted.

Agent in Helena and evory city in Mon
tann wanted by New York Life Insurance
company. Large commission paid; sx-
not necessary. Address Ii, Bailey
block, Helena.
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All tho now styles of white goods for aprons
and ohildren's 1resses at Eowles' Cash Store.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-08

A large now limo of ladies muslin underwear
At low prices that will soil, ut Butcher j Brad
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Soc the wonderful values in ladies' Norfolk
waists 1t WIZ. Weinstein Il O..
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Special Bargains in Dre.. Goods.

Fowles' Cash Store carry the largest line and
best values in staple linens Of any one in the
r;fu
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-08

Ladies' Norfolk waists only $50 at VIM. Vein.
stein Il Co.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-08

i, Skimmin b llsaig, dontists, Sixth and Main
lady assistant. Teeth extracted painlessly.
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Ladies' fast black hose, Hermsdorf dye, war
ranted fast, only S5c, worth so. st Butcher d
Bradley's.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-08

Baby carriages at The Bee Hive at less than
eastern prices. Call and see their full sized, iron
wheel carriage at $500.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-08

Buy a ladies' silk umbrella for S1.so OF a gen,
tiemnn's W inch ali silk umbrella for 81, III n
The nee Hive special sale.
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There will be a dance At Toole's road house
this afternoon.
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Cabinets, $3.50 Per Dozen

Mrs. Anna Knrstedt, midwife, No. 2O3
Y. Rodney street, Helena. Montana.
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Agnes Booth Conchas Especiales cigars fou,
for 25c at VIM. Weinstein Il Co.
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Crockery and glassware very cheap Mt The Be
Hive.
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Notice to Contractors

Parasol covers for baby carriages from 45c t
1925 each at Iowles' Cash Store.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-08

Eight-bntton suede mous1uetaire gloves only
75c per pair at Fowles' Cash Store.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-08

The largest line Of purees. card cases and
leather goods in tho city at The Boo Hive.
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Remember This w.ok.

Six good water tumblers for l5c at VIM, Vein
stein IL On. ""' ''~A@
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An elegant line of apriug goods has just
been received. Tho very latest patterns.
Prices reasonable. j. Il. JOHNSON,
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Special sale Of laco curtains this week at Tn
Doe Live.
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JOTTlNGs ABOUT TOWN.

Fresh grass and garden seed of all kinds at
bottom prices for sale by I. c. Power 4 20.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-08

Down pillows. stamped linens, art silks, and
everything in the newest designs in fancy work
at Butcher q Bradley's. "
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Call ut Z. G. Power II Co. and examine their
stock of vehicles, They have everything from =
$50 cart to a $500 carriage.
Kid gloves fitted to your hand at Fowles' Cash
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Butcher d Bradley lead in low prices Tor the
best articles in notions, hosiery, underwear,
%corsets, etc.
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Hlfst ward, city hail, .-,.....4. .....,.... 10
Second ward, hanarieks club rooms ........ 10
bird ward. Psyne's hotel ............. 10
Fourth ward, Gerhauser block. .......... IL
Fifth ward, west side school house. .......... IL
Sixth ward, hose house IL
seventb ward, hose. house ..,.".......... u
n arysville, Mares hall ............... !.
Unionville, Phil Constants store .......... {
Eaxendale, Erwin place. -.
Mouth Of Nelson, Mates store .......,..
Rimini and Little Jennie mine, Coway's
motel ..tt ......s+ j ........ .................
Eutler, section house .......
kessler's, school house =.
Jay Gould ana siemple, Wiilbom's
canyon Creek, hegus ........... .......
GOndWins. school house -. ....... ....
Silver Station. depot ... \.
Valley, Warren school house ...........
French Bar and Spokane ........
Mitchell's ranch, Mart Mitchell. II. /.
lartersville. Kisselpaugh .....
GFalRI, novel .........,.
D6arDOrn, MflOt store j. ........ ...........
Hogan. Hogan's ranch. 4.
Augusta, Phil Mannix store.
- @n5c
hock Creek Basln .... .............. ... 4.
Mldule Fork Dearborn. ........
Bald Butte 49,. .
DAVID MARKS,
=. ~. CRUTCHER, Chairman.
Secretary.
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Special sale on silk umbrellas this week at
The bes Hive.
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Dolls! dolls all kinds at Fowles' Cash stor
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Shirt waists in sateen and Bedford cords At
FoWles' Cash Store.
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Beautiful and stylish millinery at Fowles' Cash
Store. +t
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y. ~ :. ..' = !.
DAVID MARKS,
!. ~. ~CRUTcHER, Chairman.
Secretary.
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Legal blanks at this office.

JOHN NJ. PEErs. Secretar
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-29
TIE CoUNTYs WORK.

Commissioners Inspect the New
DredRe and County Lands.
County Commissioners Read and Estill
and Messrs. j. K. Saussy and NJ. J. Solo,
mons, visited the county lands yesterday
afternoon and witnessed the operations of
the county's steam dredRe. The machine
was in operation in the canal near the
Meridian road crossing. The dredge is the
same style as those used for river dredging,
except that it is mounted on rails or
skids. As it excavates 1T 10 moved baok-
ward by its own power.
The novel part of the machine is the Lam
caster dredge or bucket, which consists of
four claws or clippers. which dig into the
earth and, closing, takes 1t up by the cart
load, depositing it on the side of the exoa-
walton. The dlpper takes up earth. rocks.
roots and everything that it catches hold OF
with ease. 1t is operated by one man, ex-
elusive OF the fireman, and can do the work
OF 100 laborers. The commissioners, who
had often witnessed the tedious labors of
the convicts in canal excavating, we're
highly pleased with the work Of the dreiqe.
After witnessing the operations Of the
machine the party went over the Meridian
road, which has been completed as far
north as the lands Of Smith 81 Kelly. 1t
is worth the time for taxpayers to visit the
county lands aud see what is going on
toward providing the county with good
drainage and good roads.