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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-04-18
CANADA'S EX-PREMIER DEAD.

Hon. Alexander Mackenzie Passes Away
in the City of Toronto.
TORONTO, April 17.-Hon. Alexander Mac
kenzie, ex-premier of Canada, died at an
early hour this morning. He was born in
Perthshire, Scotland, Jan. %, 1922. He
was educated at Perth and Dunkeld after
which he emigrated to Canada. and for a
time became contractor and builder, first
at kinaton and later at Sarnla For some
time he edited the lIambton Shield, re-
form journal. In 1862 he entered parlia-
ment as member from Lambton. and rep
resented that constituency in the Canadian
assembly until the confederation. In 1867
he was returned to the dominion parlia-
ment. and concurrently represented West
Middlesex in the Ontario legislature during
1871 and 1872, holding the office first Of
provincial secretary, and afterwards of
provincial treasurer. In October, 1872, he
resigned his seat in the local house, and in
1873 on the defeat of the Macdonald min
istry, he was called ON to form an admins
tration in the dominion parliament. and
accepted the office of premier and minister
of public works. This post he held until
the fall of his government in 1878.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-04-18
THE EVIDENCE PROVIDED.
A Great Newspaper Does What officer
Could or Would Not Do.

A Great Newspaper Does What Officers
Could or Would Not Do.
CHICAGO, April 17.-It has been claimed
by law officers of the government that it is
impossible to obtain evidence to convict
for violation of the Interstate
commerce law. because both rail-
road officials and shippers could
refuse to testify on the ground that
it might oriminate themselves. The Tri.
bune, for answer to this, prints over page
of fac-similes of documents and attested
copies, sill of which it claims are admissa-
BILE i'll evidence. showing numerous yiola-
tions of the law. These violations take the
form of tavors to large shippers in the way
of rebates under guse of commissions to
clerks, underhilling the weights of cars, ma
nlpnlntlon of elevator charges, repayment Of
fictitious lighterage charges, payment of
excessive rates for the use OF private cars,
etc. Among the firms and roads i'm
plicated, according to the tribune, are ].
Y. Fnlwell u Co.. Armour a. Co, Swift IL
Co., Morris Il Co., all of Chicago; tho Stan
dard Oil and Sugar trusts; j. b. Manning,
of Buffalo; the Lackawanna, West Shore,
New York Central, and other roads.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-04-18
Twas Not Young who Dtd II

New YoRK, April T.--According TO a
Washington correspondent the truth in tho
case of James Rankin Young, recently dis
missed from his position as executive olerk
of the senate, has transpired. He was
charged with betrayng the secrets OF the
executive session over the Berlne
sea matter. Young was not in
the chamber ut the time the
matter was considered but came in shortly
after. The disclosure was made by mem-
ber of tho senate who sent II memorandum
to n newspaper man. When Young WAS ac-
cused the correspondent proffered him the
envelopes upon which tho memorandum
was written with which to defend himself.
Young declined to take the envelopes or
use the evidence
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-04-18
THE POPE'S POSITION.
Submission Ends When the Right
Order IL CenEes

Submission Ends When the Right to
Order tt Ceases.
PARIS, April ia pastoral letter from
the archbishop and bishops OF some Of the
provinces was read in the churches to-day.
Referring to the pope's recent enoyolical,
the pastoral says: Some good Catholics
were shocked to find his holiness enioininR
the faithful to accept tho republic. The
attitude Of the holy see solely implied re-
spect for and Difference to the powers that be-
The pope expressly declares that that respect
bo observed only 50 long as required BY the
exigencies Of the common veal. The duty
OF submission ceases when the right to com
mand il ceases" Regarding the concordat
the pastoral says: 1T is the duty Of Catho-
lies to speak, write and act against laws
that strike at the beliefs and interests Of
the faith. They will most effectively full
fiji this duty by electing men who respect
religion" Regarding education, the pas
toral declares religion has been suppressed
and practical atheism taken it's place, de-
st:oying faith and morality.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-04-18
An Agreement to Commit suicide.

CHICAGO, April 17.-Casper Casel and
William spania, two German laborers, en-
tered into an agreement Saturday evening
to commit suicide. As proof of their seri-
Gus Intentions Casel's dead body now lies in
the morgue, he having been found in bed
with bullet hole in his righ. temple and II
revolver in his hand, and Spnnia il suffer
ing from wounds inflicted in an unsuccess
ful attempt TO out his throat. When taken
to the station he begged tho officers to
shoot him, He said he had trouble with
his wife aud easel wns depressed over tho
death of his father and they mazda IL sol
emn agreement to commit suicide together.
They bought revolver and arranged
that Casel should ehoot Spania and then
kill himself. Afterwards they decided that
each should take his own life. Spania will
probably recover.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-04-18
AFTER CAMPAIGN THUNDER.
Republicans Trying to Delay the Ad
journment Of Congress.

Republicans Trying to Delay the Ad-
journment Of Congress.
WASHINGTON, April 17.-At the house end
OF the capital the impression prevails that
the republicans in the senate intend to de-
lay final adjournment until late in August
or September for the purpose Of manufact-
uring political capital TO be used in the
coming campaign. Thus far they have
been unable to add much to their stock in
trade, for in all the debates on the silver
and tariff questions, the democrats have
scored the greater number of winning
points. Representative sayres Of Texas, Of
the appropriations committee predicts
that an adjournment may be reached by
the LIST of August. provided the senate acts
promptly on the general appropriation
bills. 1t is expected that the republicans
will endeayor to swell the appropriations in
the senate far beyond the limit fixed by the
nonse IN order to justify the action of the
'hillion dollar" congress. If they will
consider the revenues of the TREASURY. says
Mr. Seyres, they will discover that the re-
ce1pts OF the government will not permit
lavish expenditures.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-04-18
More Recognition for Women,

CHIoAao. April 17.-Mrs. Charlotte Smith
president of tho Womens National Indus
trial League of America, in an address be-
fore the Waverly hal. socialists to-day,
attacked the Worlds fair manngemens in
general and the board of lady managers in
particular. sShe complained that working
women were not represented on tho board
pleaded for recognition of white women, red
women and black women, and protested
against further loans and appropriations
for the exposition unless there be n women's
industrial department and acoloredwomen' 8
department. She insisted that working
women be recognized on the board of ladv
managers; that the working casseS be
better represented; that better wages be
paid the lahorers on the buildings and the
grounds. and that a broader policy in 500
tartan matters be followed
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-04-18
a NOVEL SCHEME.
How the Denver News Proposes to Elect
Tree Coinage President,

How the Denyer News Proposes to Elect a
free Coinage President.
DENVER, COL, April 17.-Tho Rocky
Mountain News in leading editorial to-
morrow will put forward plan of cam
paign to be followed should Cleveland, or
someone who holds his views, be nominated.
1t says: "There are thousands of republi-
cans in Colorado who will not vote for Har-
rison, aud thousands who will not vote for
Cleveland. Yot driven from their own
partlea by nominees wearing the yoke cs
Wall street, they will be disinolinsd to vote
for the nominee Of the Omaha convention,
who, though sound on silver. will also rep-
resent 30 many issues that judgement can
not assent 10 them Is says the
democrats in the state convention,
If the action at Chicago shall
force it, may nominate electors
pledged to vote against Cleveland and for
such free coinage democrats ns Senator
Morgan, of Alabama, and Congressman
Bland, of Missouri. 1t urges that thia
course be pursued by the democrats of
Colorado, California, Montana. Wyoming,
Iowa, Nevada, Washington and Oregon,
also by those of kansns, Nebraska and GER
tain southern states. Bv this course. it
ganization will be preserved, and the cleo
tlon for president thrown into the house.
IN which event a free coinage candidate
would ultimately DO elected, and free
coinage sentiment produced by such Il oan-
vass. would insure the election of n free
coinage congress-. The course of the Cleve-
land contingent in Now York is urged M
ample warrant for the Irregularities.
Tho article closes rs follows: '"lhis der
nier resort Tor free coinage men is worthy
of calm and earnest confederation. That
this suggestion be passed over lightly tho
gravity OF tho silver situation forbids.
lens of thousands who aligned the pledge
of tho silver league look for some Bauh
practical plan by which they may constitu-
tionnlly and consistently exercise their
suffrage effectively. The movement, il
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-04-18
T0E|NG THE RUSH LINE.
Home Seekers Ready to Move on
tho New Lands TO be
Opened.
There Are Five Men for nacb
Claim and There May
Be More. .-..
Many Leave tho scone in Despair hut t,a
Procession Moves Steadily
@ ~ Toward the Place.

5 OKLAHOMA Cry, April 17.-It is estimnted
that $4,000 people are to-day toeing tho limo
OF the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation
i1nen mp for the charge Tuesday. Filers.
VIII nave advantage Of the sotter AS hs will
% able TO make declaration before the
settler can possibly reach desirable lands.
INC Santa Fe is preparing to run numerous
trains into the reservation the day of the
opening, end the race for those on horgs
back or IN wagons will be long one. Mer-
chants with loads Of goods and Of all con-
celyable kinds Of business arc on hand and
ieW nours after opening will be doing
business 81 the county seats. Thousands
nave already given Up hope Of getting homes
ana VIII leave at once. Many hope to be
able TO purchase claims Of sooners and
squatters. AT Kingfsher the land receiver
has decided that line formed four weeks
Rgo mas no legal status and there is serious
talk Of forming another line. il whic b
event trouble will follow and possibly
bloodshed
On the way here By rail. after leaving
Caldwell, Kan, one begins to see wagon
trains pressing forward to the reservation.
In all parts Of the prairie boomers wagons
and various kinds of vehicles are making
for the promised land, There are also
some on horseback and some on foot
! ONE are we'll provided for and some only
possess what they wear. The noarer the
r reseryatlon the thicker the boomers. The
crowd here is quiet and orderly and thin
ming rapidly. as everybody is making for
the line.
A big, ghost dance is reported in progress
tonight at the camp of Left Hand. the
great Cheyenne chief. Some two hundred
bucks are said to be participating, but 40
is anticipated from the dancers, as
ratIons will be- issued to- morrow and the
Indians are in good humor.
Land companies organized at Ell Reno
and Reno Citv have decided to locate on
same quarter sections, and it is feared
trouble will result when the contest comes.
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None Anxious to Try Ravacho1,

PARIS, April 17.-Persons on the jury M ost
likely to be empanelled for the Ravachol
case are panic stricken and seeking pretexts
to avoid serving. An Internal machine,
filed with powder, eighty Gavelot car
tridges and a quantity Of scrap iron, with
burning fuse attached, was found in the
electric lighting shed Of the Compagne du
Nord. at Lille. to-day. In Al interview
with his brother to-day, Ravachol said: II
am neither visionary nor fire. brand, /
wished to feel the pulse Of the revolutiona-
ry movement. To be candid. find it does
not beat. II il did, my example would be
followed by others. Instead Of this, they
call me criminal. have written my me-
noirs, covering my whole life. Let me be
judged by these.''
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-04-18
Religion Leads to Confession.

CINCINNATI, April ia morning paper
prints story without the names of the ac-
tors that may develop into romantic mur-
der mystery. Ninemonths ago an unknown
man was found dead in the Ohio river. nenr
Rising Sun. Indiana. His skull was broken
but the coroner found no evidence Of crim-
inal violence. The story in the paper is
that a woman converted at religious re-
ylvai IN indianapolis, within Il month CON
fessed that she and her husband nearly
year ago Knocked an elderly man in the
head on the Covington bridge, robbed him
and threw the body into the river II is
said detectives are working on the case and
the husband has left indianapolis for parts
unknown.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-04-18
tirehuxs at San Antonio, Tex,

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, April 17.--Considera-
Bile excitement prevails here over number
of inoend,ary fires which occurred recently.
Last night three fires ragged simultaneously
in the business portion, and further at
tempts wore made in other quarters. Many
citizans stood guard over their property all
night, and the city nlarshnl received an
anonymous note saying tho fires had only
begun. oiti2ens' meeting has been called
to provide protection for the city and to
vengeance on tho incandiaries il
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-04-18
JURY DUTY KILLED HIM.
a Coioreh Man Helps Convict n Murderer
u-to.@." and Then Dies.

+.@." and Then Dies.
WAsnrsaroa. April 17.--Jamea w. Cooper.
one of this coored men who served on tho
lnry in tho Schneider murder trial, died
yesterday AZ result Of that service. Cooper
WAS one Of tho best known and most highly
respected colored men in the city. For
many years hs had been prudnce dealer,
and his patrons numbered tho best people
IN the city. lie was II robust man, accuB-
toned To outdoor life. Shortly
after he was drawn on the jury his health
began to fail. The long confinement and
consequent mental strain told upou him
alarminRly. and when ho WAS discharged he
nnd lost over thirty pounds in weight.
After the verdict was rendered hs waa taken
nome IN q carriage and Immediately went
to bed. Two days afterward he be-
came delirioua. and when unconscious
frequently repeated aloud and without
guilty az indicted, is guilty, and they will
hang him in May or June. We have done
our duty before God and man. He in guilty,
guilty, guilty" Cooper had supported a
large family with the proceeds of his busi-
neas and leaves in destitution n wife and
slx children, tho youngest fye-months-
old baby.
An Interesting statement is made in this
connection regarding tho length Of time
required by the Schneider jury to cast a sim
gie ballot. The jury was out nearly an hour,
but " ls now said that upon reaching their
room to deliberate upon their verdict tho
entire jury, led by the foreman. won't down
on their knees and ia tnrn prayed God to
guide and direct thom. They then took
y ballot which was unanimously cast
for verdict Of guilty Of murder in the
tlrst degree. The ballot taken, the jury
then knelt IN prayer, the foreman asking
God to forgive the man whom they had
condemned to denth. and praying that he
would bless all who had participated in the
trial and those who had been wronged and
bereaved BY the prisoners terrible crime.
Then the foreman sgnaled the bailitts
that they had agreed upon verdict and
the jury solemnly filed back into the
crowded court room.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-04-18
Baron Fava to Return.

WASHINGTON, April If. A. Fava, Jr.,
son of Baron Fava, speaking of the report
that his father had been ordered back to
Washington, said he was satisfied the baron
would come back. He regrets the press
criticisms of his fathers action in leaving
Washington, saying the action was at the
order Of his government and against his
own Will. The professor further says the
Italians are jubilant over the settlement of
the Misunderstanding and it is also Thought
Italy will make an exhibit at the Worlds
fair
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-04-18
"A Very Fnrsivtuy Wife.

NEWARK, N. j., April l7.--lames Abbott,
alias James Stevenson, alias Charles Stew
enson, pleaded guilty yesterday to charge
of btEnmy and WIS remnndeu for trial.
The prisoner has married seven women,
has twiop been convicted Of bigamy, mud
sentenced to four and five years respectively
i'll Sing Sing prison. Mis-. Abbott, his legnl
wife, in living in Brooklyn. She appears to
have u forgivine deposition, as she has
taken him bnok after each otfense though
she testified against him ut all his trials.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-04-18
HIBERNIAN BALL.

To Take Place at Electric Hall To-
Night
The ball to be given at Electric hall to-
night by Division No. l. Ancient Order of
HiDernians, promises to be bfilli-
ant affair. About forty delegates
from sister divisions at Butte, Anaconda,
Missoula, Livingston, Great Falls and
other points are i'll the city to
assist their Helena brethren in
making the affair a grand
success. Electric hall has been handsome-
ly decorated for the occasion. Psterman's
orchestra will furnish the music, and sup
per will be served i'll the building by the
lady friends of the division.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-04-18
Killed by Lt.lltrinr.

KANSAS CRY, April ia terrific thunder
storm, accompanied by heavy fall of rain
and hail. struck this city at six O'clock
this evening. lightning struck the house
eral more houses were struck, and consid-
orable damage done, but no other fatalities
are reported.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-04-18

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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-04-18
This Week in Conrress

WASHINGTON, April 17.--It is probable the
weeks congressional business will be of but
passing interest. In the senate the appro-
priation bills will be pushed ahead, and it
is possible the Chinese question may como
up. In the house the Noyes vs.. Rockwell
election contest and the appropriation bills
will be the principal subjects OF interest.
The former will probably come up Tuesday
and will be followed by the naval, sundry
civil, and consular and diplomatic appro-
priation bills.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-04-18
TIE Mlssoula bridge.

MIssouLA, April 17.-[Special. Tho iron
piers for the new bridge have arrived and
are being placed in position. The piles
having all been driven, the completion OF
the structure is now matter of only few
weeks and the very much discussed bridge
question will be at rest.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-04-18
A smashup and Its Fatalities.

MoNr1oE11o. ILL.,, April H.-An Illinois
Central train was in collision with
Wabash engine at late hour last night at
the crossing of the two roads. james Mar
DIN aud Taylor Roonrad. who were stand
ing near the track, were buried in the de-
bria Boonrad was instantly killed and
Maroiu fatally injured. In clearing tho
wreck set Of Trucks overturned, VIM.
Halnes being instantly killed and three
others badly injured.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-04-18
In THAT Event Hill VIII, Run,

ALBANY, April 1.-THE Telegram says
Hill is not likely to be candidate, but If
the Chicago convention cannot agree upon
any other his name will be presented. Tho
paper further states that If Harrison is re.
nominated neither Cleveland nor Hill
could carry New York, and Governor
Flower is the only available man,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-04-18
Good for the Legitimate Boone

Ell RENO, 0. IT,, April 17.-Land speula-
tors are finding fault with the ruling of the
land office prohibiting filing on more than
two claims. The legitimate boomer, how
ever, is in high feather, as he is protected
against illegal speculation by the ruling.
Gambling games are running in most of the
towns There was general movement
toward the border this afternoon.
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HUNDREDS ARE LAID OFF.
Large Reduction in the Working
Force OF the Anaconda Com
pany's Mines.
The Reported Shutdown Of the
Upper Works the
Cause.
A Denial Comes From Anaconda That
Anything of tho Kind Has Taken
PLACE Over There.

BUTTE, April IL. Especial. Three hun
dred and fifty men were laid off at tho
mines Of tho Anaconda company here this
evening. Ii is understood that as many
more will be laid off to- mo orrow. The mines
Will. however. keep running with half tho
full force. The reduction in force ia OWING
to the reported shutting down Of the upper
works at Anaconda last night, bat no reason
has been assigned for this.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-04-18
The Authorities Are Frightened.

RIo JANE1Ro. April 17.-President Piexoto
is sending two expeditions to put down the
insurrection in the state Of Matto Crosse,
which has now assumed such serious pro-
portions as to frighten the authoritieg. Tt
Is expected the land and sea forces will
combine for an attack on Cuyaba. II will
take from ten to twelve days for them to
reach their destination,
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Opera House and Hospital.

M1ssoUIA, April H.-[specal. The
work on the foundations of the new opsrs
house 10 progressing rapidly and its ersc-
ton is assured. It has been definitely de-
cided to construct a new hospital on the
site Of the one recently destroyed by fire.
The new building will probably be of brick
and stone.
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Both Parties Must Take . stand.

P1rTsBuna, April 17.-General A. j. War
ner, OF Ohio, representative on the execu
tive committee Of the National Silver asso-
ciation. who was in the city day, said it
is intended to put the silver question
thoroughly before the nntional conventions
and compel the parties to define their posi-
tions thereon.
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The Upper Works Not to Close.

ANACONDA, April H-[Special. lin spite
q many statements to the contrary, the
Anaconda company will not cloae the upper
works. Or any other part OF its smelling
plant. The order issued Saturday night to
close tho upper works seems to have been
given through Misunderstanding. All
work will be resumed to- morrow az usual.
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jealousy and hiuuor.

DAYTON, o., April l7.-John Il. Geist shot
and instantly killed his wife, Alice, this
afternoon aud then put bullet into his
own heart and dropped dead. Geist was
under the influence of liquor, aud the cause
oil tho trouble is Jealousy.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-04-18
The Side Doors still Hav, uinre.

New YORK. April 17.-Although it was
predicted that to-day would be the .aryest
Sunday on reoord,' owing to Superinten-
dent Byrnes' elevation, such was not tho
case. as side doors were worked with the
old time confidence. Ninoty-one yiolators
varo nrrAstal
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They Smashed IT.

BERLIN, April l7.-On Saturday two men
discovered grenade, and, unable to carry
it home, tried to smash it with a hammer.
One man was blown to pieces and the other
fatally injured.