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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-05
PRAIRIE PROHIBS.
Nebrnska Colby Water Advocates S0lcc
Delegates and Adopt n Platform.

Nebrnska Cold Water Advocates Select
Delegates and Adopt n Platform.
LINCOLN. Neb., March a.--The prohibition
stnte convention for the election OF dole
gutes to the nntional convention concluded
its session this evening. Interest centercd
mainly in the selection of chairman OF the
delegation and some bitterness was pro-
voked on account of tho alleged effort Of
recent converts to overthrow the plnns OF
old workers The platform adopted renewa
adherence to the cause OF prohibition de-
clares tho right of citizens Of the United
States to vote that should not be denied
or abridged by tho United States or any
state on account of sex; the government
should own and operate railroads, telegraph
and telephones Of the nation; tho moneys
of the country should be issued by the
general government only, and in sufficient
quantity to meet the demands Of business
and give full opportunity for tho employ.
mont of labor, and to this end an increase
IN the volume Of money is de-
mandcd no individual or corpora
ton should be allowed to make
any profit through issuing it; it should be
made legal tender for all debts; the value
to be fixed Mt II definite gum per capita, and
made TO increase with increased popula-
tlon; the government should reclaim ali un.
Claimed and forfeited land grants to rail
ways or other corporation, and such lands,
together with the remaining portion OF the
public domain, Shoald be reserved for ac-
tual settlers: trusts should be prohibited; IL
Just service pension is recommended; the
election Of senator's. president and vice
president by direct vote Of the people is
favored; opposition is declared to all man
ner OF compromises of SO called non-par-
tisan action, to which the question of the
suppression of the liquor traffic is made
matter
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-05
Army and Navy Approximations,

WASHINGTON, March 4.-The house COM
mittee on military affairs to- day completed
the army appropriation bill. It is pro-
vided that hereafter no money appropri-
ated shall be used in payment of transpor-
tation on any of the non bonded lines
owned, controlled or operated by the Union
Pacific Railway company, or by the South
ern Pacific company over lines embraced in
its Pacific system. The maximum amount
of mileage which may be allowed officers
travelling on duty without troops is re-
duced from four to three cents mile. The
total appropriation is $24.245,649. which is
$685., $50 less than the appropriation for
the current year, and 81, ,703, $50 less than
the department estimates. The house naval
affairs committee has practically completed
the naval bill. which appropriates $24 oCO,-
600. The appropriation for the current
year is 1871, l4S,145 The department esti-
mates for the next year were $31, 1874 ,639
No appropriation is made for the new
cruiser which is authorized. Seven millions
are appropriated for the construction of
ships heretofore authorized, and So OO0, 900
for their armament, this last being $4,000,
600 less than estimated.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-05
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

Ths total amount of gold taken for ship
ment Saturday is $l,15o.00O.
The city council of Memphis unanimously
resolved to invite Senator Hill to visit that
city.
An explosion of fire damp in colliery
at Mahoney City. Pa, fatally burned five
men.
| Dr. Weare Howe, of Boston, charged with
| tamering with the grand jury that indicted
officers Of the whisky trust. is under $500
bond.
In the Connecticut superior court the
kidnappers of Ward Waterbury plead
guilty aud Judge Hail sentenced Charles
Waterbury and Samuel Sutherland to
prison for four years and John McCann for
| two years.
The case of Bernard Reiss. OF tho firm of
Newberger, Reiss X Co.. of San Francisco,
charged with defauding the government
by making false invoices Of linen goods,
was concluded, Ress pleading guilty. He
was fined 5000.
Great excitement has been caused at La
Junta, Col, by prospector bringing i'll
some gold quartz nssaylnR about $500 to
the ton which cano from prospect hole
at the foot of Spanish peak. thirty miles
southeast of There.
Tho entire edition of the Phoenix AriH,
Gazette, was thrown out OF tho mails Ffi-
day morning under the anti-lottery law for
printing II brief account OF u rattle. Afts,~
ward the postmaster rescinded the order
and passed the papers.
An investigation of tho Nogales, Ariz,,
custom house IL now being made under tho
direction of u treasury agent. Charges
have been made ot the manipulation of one
on tho part of Collector Christ and whole
sale transactions of doubtful character.
Gov. Boyd, OF Nebraska, has removed II.
II. Green, commissioner general, and Sam
Brass. Worlds fair commissioner. aud a,,-
pointed Jos. Garneau. Jr., OF Omaha. COM
Hebron, to succeed Brass. Tho mon re-
moved were appointed by Gov. Thayer.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-05
Collins n ScouRtlrct.

SAN DIEGo, CAL, March i.-President
Collins, of the California National bank.
who is charged with embezzling 5000, 900
from the bank, and who committed suicida
to-day. is reported to have been called
many years ago to Cheyenne by nj. Il. Post
from ms iennsslvanla nome to enter Posts
bank. The latter was elected to congress
in 1890 and i'll his absence Collins is said to
have run the bank III his own interest, and
on Posts return demanded partnership,
On being refused he formed another bank
and subsequently, circulated reports reflect
ing on Posts bank. thereby causing run
which broke it. 1t is now ascettained that
both Collins and Dare came to San Diego
with comparatively little money.
Receiver Pauly received orders to push
collections for the California bank. IL in
expected areceiver will be appointed in
day ar two FOR thcsayings bank. Attorney
General Hart says the savings bank had
but $625 in cash, but the books showed
S227 600.
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Sealing Down.

WAsH1NGToN, March 4.-The house appro-
priation committee to-day finished the CON
sideration of the bill making the appropri-
ations on the account of pensions for the
fiscal year 1888. AS completed it appropri-
ates S134, ,S25,000 as compared with estimates
aggregating Sl47, ,00O,O00 and appropriations
for the current year Of $685. 100000.
The principal items are: For the nay :
ment of pensions SlS3O4S ,3G4, which is
$4,000 less than the appropriation for the
current year and $l1,907 63t less than the
estimate for the next fiscal year; fees of
examining surgeons $1,2bO,000. q reduction
of $3.50. 900 from current appropriation and
from estimates; clerk hire at agencies
%i00, 900. same as for the current year but
$55,0 600 les than estimated for the next ts-
cal year.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-05
THE RAUM INQUIRY.
lsussey Has to Tell About the "Completet
Files" Order

| Bussey Has to Tell About the "Completed
| Files" Order.
| WASHINGTON, March 4.-The examination
of Assistant Secretary Bussey. of the inter-
ior department, was continued to-day by
the special pension Office investigation COM
mlttee. Enloe after elicit;ng the informa-
tion that there was number of complaints
from pensioners of delaying adjustment of
their claims. asked if an order had been
issued practically taking the Office force
from work under the old laws and putting
it to work on the adjudication of cases un-
der the dependent and disability act of
1880. Bussey denied that the entire force
was SO employed, but added that large
number of claims arising under the old
law, i'll which the evidence was sufficient TO
meet it's requirements. had been adiudi-
Gated under the new law through IN order
issued by himself to the commissioner in
1883
Enloe then examined Bussey with refer
ence to the completed files" order1which
it was charged, was issued at the request of
Pension Attorney Lemon and gave Lemon
considerable advantage i'll prosecuting
claims. Bussey said he believed the order
facilitated the adjudication of claims. 1t
was true that many claims found by the
board OF review to be incomplete We're put
on the completed files but no cases known
in advance to be Incomplete were put there
Witness did not know from whom the Or
dor originated. He heard before it was
issued that tho experiment had been mado
on some of Lemons cases. Practical OK
perience, Bussey declared, had demonstra-
ted that under the completed files order
greater efficiency was observed than under
the former method.
Busscy did not believe tho order gave the
Washington attorneys All advantage over
country attorneys. He heard the charges
that Lemon received an advantage from
the order, but did not believe them. There
was no snap judgement about the order.
lie had 1t under consideration month be-
fore issued. Chairman Wheeler asked if
witness had heard of the business trans
act!on-the endorsing of note-between
,Raum and Lemon tho day tho order was il
sued. Russey had no personal knowledge
of it. lie did not know whether or not
Lemon put in 1900 claims ut once after the |
order was issuod, involving fees of 800, 900. |
Referring TO the board of pension appeals,
which passes judgement finally on compl-
Gated or troublesome cases. Enloe asked if |
any perpons praotcng before that board |
were sons or relatives of mcmhors. BusSsy |
said he did not know, and with some hcat |
protested against promptings from "A man
of that character" pointing to II man be-
hind Enloe. Enloe retorted that he did |
not know that was Bussey's business, and
the chairman said tho committee would get |
information from any source reliable. Bus
sey said when his board was criticised he
wished the charges to be specific and not /
by inslnuation.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-05
SPEAKER AND EX- SPEAKER
Crisp and Reed Have an Animated
Controversy in the House of
Representatives.
mo Quorum" as Treated In the
Last Congress and in
This.
The Maine Man Wants Monopoly Of All
the sharp Ietorts-Other WASH
tngton News.

| WASHINGTON. March 4.--Greek met Greek
IN the house to-day and for few minutes
lively parliamentary colloquy was carried
on between Speaker Crisp and 1-Speake1
keed over the vexed question of "No
| quorum" The entire day had been con-
sumed IN desuitory consideration of minor
measures, and Kilgore (Texas) moved a
recess until eight p. m. On division the
vote stood tifty-hve to eighty-threc. Enloe
demanded tellers, and they being refused,
raised the point of no quorum, and voted.
''Ihe gentleman from Tennessee said the
speaker, makes the point of no quorum on
the motion and the chair will have to ap-
point tellers." Here Mr.. Reed interposed
with the remark: "1,he gentleman does not
make the point of no quorum: he makes
the point that no quorum voted.''
Under the rnles of the house and under
the present administration Of the house, y
said the speaker, "tho gentlemen are not
present unless they vote.' Applause on
the democratic side.
THAT shows, "'said Mr.. Reed, "there has
been new system adopted since the last
congress-"
"That shows that the present occu-
D"AAo - sho C4dAL Will eluohVOF TO ENFORCE
the rules of the house as they now exist
retorted the speaker. .MM
"Nevertheless,' replied the ex-speaker,
"the observation made is entirely cor
rect.' m..
Perhaps it u.s." said the speaker, with
dignity. but it is entirely out of order"
1T is entirely correct.' persisted Mr..
Reed, "and the chair has no right to make
such remark
The chair thinks the gentleman entirely
out of ORDER" reiterated the speaker.
''The point of no quorum was made bv
somebody else; the chair entertained the,
point, whereupon the gentleman from Maine
made suggestion"
And thereupon,'' interposed MIR. Reed,
II said to the chair that the gentleman
made the point that no quorum had voted.
and the chair states it to be point of no
quorum. which is different proposition. |
have the right to call the attention of the
chair to that. The chair had no right to
make snch retort, even ii he was sup
ported by disorderly applause upon his side,
which he permitted"
1.-The chair will state said the speaker,
that there is no distinction under the
present rules of the house between the point
of no quorum and that of no quorum voting.
There WAS q distinction between those
points under the rule of the last con-
gress.'
During the oolloquy between the speaker
and Reed both gentlemen appeared to lose,
in some degree. their customary eQuanimity.
and their retorts were characterized by SONS
degree Of warmth. The house afterwards
took recess until eight p. m., the evening
session to be for private pension bills. ETC.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-05
"A Change of Dates.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-The house COM
mittee on election of president and vice
president to-day authorized Representative
Grain to prepare for submission to the
house joint resolution proposing amend
ments to the constitution substituting Dec.
81 for March as the commencement and
termination of the official terms of men,
bers of the house of representatives and
United States senators. and providing that
congress shall hold its annual meeting the
second Monday i'll january, md substitute
ing April 30 for March as the date for the
commencement and limitation of the term
of president and vice president.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-05
BuNGL1NG EXECUTION.
Horrible Scene at Town in Hanover
Brutal ExecutiOner

Horrible Scene at u Town in Hanover
Brutal Executioner.
BERLIN, March "A horrible story was
received here to-day from Slade. small
village in Hanover. A murderer was to be
guillotined to-day. He was placed in posi-
ton, but when the knife fell, to the horror
of the spectators it failed to sever the head
from she trunk, leaving the neck in ter
ribly mutilated condition. The horror of
the scene was increased, when the execu-
toner raised the knife, and made an at-
tempt to wrench off tho head Of the unfort-
unate man with his hands. whlo blood
Rushed in torrents from the gaping wounds.
In spite Of all his tngging and twisting he
failed to tear it off, and again placed the
body under the guillotine. Again the blade
failed to perform its work. only leaving
the remains more mutilsted than before.
I he brutal e1ecutioner then took knife
and hacked and slashed at the back OF the
neck until he succeeded in tearing the head
away.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-05

ON THE EVENING Of March
5th, I77o, a file Of British soldiers
fired into a crowd at Boston,
killing three and wounding five.
The efforts Of the English au-
thoritics to enforce the collection
Of odious import duties brought
about the collision.
With the greatest difficulty
a general attack upon the Red
Coats was prevented. Such were
the events that precipitated the
revolution.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-05
TOO MUCH GOODNESS FOR THEM.
Tho Tough Element at Des Moines OBJ
ject to n Methodist Revival.

Tho Tough Element at Des Moines OBJ
ject to n Methodist Revival
Dies MONIES, Iowa, March i.-Late re-
ports received at the Register office state
that revival under the auspices of the
Free Methodists has teen going on in
Corning for some time. The town ia thor
oughlv excited and the rougher and free
thinking elements have opposed the revi-
val, threatening the leaders with mob vio-
lence on account of the effect they were
having on the people, some of whom
have shown symptoms of religious
insanity. The revivalists declare it is the
work of God and have kept up the meet
ings. The roughs have surrounded the
church and ATTEMPTED to break up the ser
vices. This afternoon, just rs the gov
ernoG was leaving Des Moines, he was ap-
pealed to by n local minister who asked
him to order out the militia. Tho gov
ernor telegraphed for further information,
receiving reply that the local authorities
and sheriff did not desire the assistance of
the militia, consequently nothing has been
done,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-05
WILL SUPPORT PLATT.
To Show Their Dislike for Harrison They
Will Endorse "Me. Too"

To Show Their Dislike for Harrison They
Will Endorse "Me, Too"
New York, March At is stated that the
leaders of the republican party in this
state held an important conference last
evening, devoted to the discussion of the
best means of achieving success at the COM
ing national election. Secretary Tracy.
Senator Hiscock, Chauncey Depew, J. Sloat
Fassett, Cornelius N. Bliss, Collector Hen
dricks, Postmaster VanCott, Ex-senator
Platt and several other we'll known leaders
were present. The majority of the confer
ence believed the denomination of Presi-
dent Harrison was probable. although a
number of expressions favorable to other
candidates wore made among them being
Secretary Rusk. If Morton retires Secre-
tary Tracy is regarded as one of the strong
est candidates for vice president. 1t is
stated that some of Platt's friends pro-
posed to nominate him for president in
order to show their confidence in him.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-05
AN OBJ IlCTION,
lnterposed by Salisbury In tho Herring Sca
Negotiations.

lnterposed by Salisbury In tho Hering Sca
Negotiations.
WASHINGTON, March 4.-'rhe fact was de-
veloped to-day that the authorities had re-
ceived notice that Lord Salisbury was
unwilling, while the arhit alton p, ,oceedugs
in tho Bering sea dispute were pending. to
renew the modus vivendi of last year. lle
il said to be willing, however, to take the
necessary steps for putting stop, during
the approaching season, to the miscela-
neors deep sea fishing within thirty miles
OF the Pribylof islands. lis impossible to
learn at the state department tho precise
nature OF the substitute proposed BY Lord
Salisbury. 1t is probable that this informa-
tion being secured from London has caused
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-05
Mr.. Springer Much Improved.

WASHINGTON, March AT q late hour to-
night Mr.. Sprnger's physicians said he WAS
resting easily. His appetite, which had
been poor, showed considerable improve
ment to-day. Tho family physician. DR..
Vincent, is expected from Springfield to-
morrow. Sprlnget's illness is attributed,
i'll part, to the smell of paint, ho having
been working i'll q room which was under
going renovation.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-05
For Any Good Man.

NEw YORK, March "A morning paper
states that every member of the national
democratic committee will be sent letter
bv the provisional committee of the anti :
Hill party, declaring in effect that the anti
Hill democrats are not welded to Cleveland,
and will accept any good democrat who
can carry Now York.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-05
Il Murderous Thief.

PARIS, March 4.-Three thieves were
found i'll VINE room in the Rue st. Denis
last night Two escaped, but the third was
pursued by man named Ferry and other
citizens. A young mnn tried to stop the
thief, but the latter promptly pulled II re-
volver aud fired at tho youth who fell
senseless. He then fred at Ferry. Tho
latter lodged and the bullet struck and
killed another man. Another pursuer.
named Martinez, then seized the thief and
in moment was lying dead with two bull
let's in his body. Ferry then closed in ON
the fellow and, aided by tho crowd cap
tured him. The assassin. when questioned
by the officials, refused 10 give his name or
any particulars as to his identity. Intense
excitement prevailed until midnight.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-05
Tho kinr Thraafanad

ATHENS, March 4.--Tho kings action in
summarily Diminishing from office the en-
tire Delyannis ministry has caused much
comment and dissatisfaction throughout
the country and and as a result the king
has received a number of menacing letters.
Delyannis, as before stated, has majority
in the chamber supporting him and he is
very popular among the people.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-05
Anybody but Harrison.

CHICAGO, March A Washington spe-
cial says the senators opposed to the re-
nomination Of Harrison have decided to
use the name of Secretary Blaine, his
health permitting for second choice The
paper says, they have selected J. s, Clark
son, and it is asserted that the Iowa dele
CATION to be selected at the state conven-
tion March 80 willbe instructed for Blaine
first, with Clarkson as second choice.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-05
Ktliea In II Runaway Accident.

MrNNEApoIls, March 4.--Lottie Mitchell,
an inmate of n house of ill-fame here. was
killed and two companions injured in a
runaway last night. The Mitchell woman
is said 10 have relatives living i'll San Fran
cisco.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-05
Instructed for Rlainc

DEs MONIES. Iowa, March 4.-The first
republican convention of the present year
was held in Adair county to-day. and the
delegates were instructed for Blaine for
president.
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rim uopk,us Gets Ss,ooo.oo0.

New YORK. March 4.-Timothy Hopkins
gets III, ,00O,0 600. Mir. SeArles settles the cels-
brated will contest by compromising with
tho claimant. The other suits are stopped.
Tho appeal from the original probate do
eision was Withdrawn Wednesday in the
Massachusetts supreme court.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-08-14

You gentlemen who were yester-
day elected by the Democracy Of
Elmore to represent them at the
Glenn's Ferry convention ne13 Sat
urday have a grave responsibility
resting upon your shoulders. II is
with you TO say whether the party
in this county shall be successful
THE fall or not. by placing a clean
ticket in the field victory is assured,
but, on the other hand, should you
be derelict in your duties and al
low upon the ticket the name Of
even one irresponsible, incapable or
dishonest man, then defeat may
follow swiftly. Often candidates 60
before conventions whose fitness for
the duties of the Office to which
they aspire exist only in their own
conceited craniums, and sometimes
they are nominated through the
adroit exercise of their highest en-
dowment-low cunning and polit-
ical wire-pulling.
The BULLETIN hopes to see the
coming Democratic county conven'
ton act wisely in council and be
unbiased in deliberation. To the
question of eligibility of candidates
coming before the convention il
should apply the test recommended
by the great Jefferson, is he com,
uetent. and is he honest" Do this
and you name the winning ticket.
Every delegate on entering the
convention should invest himself
for the occasion with sufficient
moral austerity to leave on the out
side all personal feeling; to know
no friend, no enemy, amongst those
proposed for selection; and for eacf
Office TO vote for the nomination o
him whose qualification may bt
vouched for by an affirmative an
swer to the question Of competency
and integrity.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-08-14
PLEASURES AHEAD.
Meeting and Reorganization or the
Mountain Hun,c Dramatic Cluh

Meeting and Reorganization or the
Mountain Hunac Dramatic Ciab.
Monday evening the Sth inst, ut
the pleasant home Of DIR. and Mrs.
Silva, the Club met for the purpose
ofreorgonizing for the season Of
1928.
Eleven of the twenty Charter
Members were present and repre-
scented. The Club proceeded to
business by the election ola Tempo
rary Chairman and Secretary,
when full set of officers were
elected for the ensuing season.
On motion the President ap-
pointed Committee TO draw up
bylaws for the government of
the Club.
1t is the intention Of the members
TO remodel the stage, and add con-
slderably TO the property, and every
manner possible to add to the at
Effectiveness and ability Of the organ
ization, feeling sure, from the kind
ness and encouragement given them
in the past season, that they will be
well received in the future.
The organization will spare no
time or trouble in producing some
thing that will be credit To Noun
tain Home as well as to itself.
More Anon. GOSSIP.