The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-07
Some OF the Pleasures and Disad-
vantages Of Yachting at
Great Falls.
Skeleton Of a Chinaman Found In
an Unclaimed Box, Charges
Unpaid.
A Council Of Crows, Hon. H. ID. Weed
Major Pease, and CLERK Foster, to
lie Held Aug. ~.

GREAT FALLs Aug g. Special. Tho
weather during the past week has been de-
cidedly warm here End has caused a great
many to gatronizs the three steam yachts
now running on the river great deal.
The trip up the river ia very cool ~ light
breeze is always stirring, while the eIcur-
sionists are protected from the snn'a rays
by awnings. But tho business OF running
n steam yacht is not without it's drawbacks.
A few nights ago the Minnie ran on ths
rocks and although shs was got of after
several hours without damage the passen-
gers were badly frightened at the time.
Capt. Taylor's new steam yacht the J. J.
Hill met with an accident on her second
trip up the river, breaking one of the rods
connecting with her double screws. The
fight between Taylor and Cornelius has
again broken out and Taylor had Corneiius
arrested Friday, whereupon Cornelius re-
taliated by having Taylor arrested. The
trials will probably take place the first OF
next week.
The board of trade. at it's meeting
Wednesday afternoon, discussed the cApi-
tai question and appointed a COMMITTEES to
formulate plan of action should it deem
it advisable after investigation to enter
Great Falls in the race.
workman, while engaged in clearing
away rubbish in the basement of Murphy,
Maelay &; Co.'s store, came ACROSS long
wooden box that locked AZ though it might
contain something of value. The box was
opened and to the sstonishment Of the
searcher for wealth, was found to contain
the skeleton of a Chinanan. The box
proved to be an unclaimed package left on
the premises when the Montana Stage COM
pany removed its Office from the building
three years ago. The box was addressed to
Chinaman in San Francisco and was held
for uapaid charges.
Kid Ryan, the featherweight puRilist
| from the Pacific coast, is in town en- route
east, and is anxious to get on a match: He
| agrees to stop any lW-pound man In SIX
rounds or forfeit $50.
lawn festival was held in the city park
| Wednesday night for the purpose of raising
| funds for home mission work. The festival
was very successful affair, both financially
! and socially.
! A local camp OF the Sons OF Veterans was
instituted last night.
! Two lots on Central avenue, having q
| combined frontage of 100 feet were sold
yesterday by H. 0. Chowen to Coonts q
Roberts. the we'll known contractors. It is
understood the purchasers will erect large
business block ON the ground.
| Wool shipments have passed the 100000
mark and are approaching 4.OO0. 900 pounds.
Nearly all the wool has been shipped, but
there are several small lots yet to come in,
and the shipments from this point will IN
doubtedly reach the last named iRure be-
| fore the end of the season.
The republican and democratic state
conventions, which meet here Sept. 6 and
Sept. II respectively, are expected to bring
| great many visitors to this city in addi-
tion to the delegates and preparations will
| be made to accomm odate all comers.