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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17
THE rosr orrIcE DEPAKrMENr.

No branch of the government service
has passed through an evolution more
interesting than the post Office depart
ment. From the simple and slow trans
%portatlon Of postal matter over corduroy
roads in colonial days it has come to be
a wonderfully perfect system and yet by
no means complex in it's arrangements.
The mails nowadays have advantages
over all other transported matter on
railways. are distributed on the route
aud SO carefully and yet rapidly handled
that but few errors occur. The service
il, subject to constant study and i'm
provemeEi because it como3 nearer to
the popular interest in the governments
business. The person who mails a letter
makes a contract with Uncle Sam for
it's transportation and delivery and the
failure il q single instance may result
in serious losses, brings curses upon the
administration in power, complaints to
the postmaster general and endless con-
fusion and worry. The people there
fore are always interested in any sug-
gestions tending to make the service
better.
Postmaster General Wanamaker's last
report contains several recommends
tions, some of which appear ahead of
the times and yet which will undoubted-
ly DO adopted within a few years.
Probably the last one to come will be
the suggestion that automatic stamp
selling machines and letter boxes take
the place of all non-registry post offices.
Tho adoption of this scheme would
throw 10000 postmasters out of work
ard it is too soon after election to think
Of any Wholesale slaughter like this. The
money saved by this plan would be util-
lied by Mr.. Wanamaker in extending his
favorite hobby, the free delivery system
He would have this universal enough tc
include all small villages in the east anc
the farm houses in all fairly we'll popu
lated districts. An experiment triet
within the last week in st. Louis with
much success was an electric mail ca
in which the mail was assorted fol
suburban towns along the line and or
the plan of the railway mail service
Mr.. Wanamaker's improvement on this
latest Improvement would be the trans
portatlon of mail through rural districts
by bicycle. The recommendation whict
will find most favor is that proposing
permanent organization Of the depart
ment except in the cases of the post
master general and fourth assistant. Thi,
change would add three assistant post
masters general to be stationed at lead
ing cities of the country. 1t would
make the organization more e~ffectlv,
and give the assurance of thoroughly
business like methods in a most i'm
p~ortant branch of tie government s
far as every day relations with the pee
pie are concerned.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17
M
INGALLS, HAS 1T RIGHT.

Ex-senator Ingalls, employs his time
these days in occurring on ''some OF the
causes and consequences Of the recent
election" and judging from reports, be
is telling some very pat truths. For In
stance, he has gotten over the idea that
Mr.. Cleveland is an accident and now
says that the career OF the president
elect is without n parallel. This is evil
dence that Mr.. Ingalls, has returned to
a sensible view Of affairs and is supple
mented by the following we'll timed ex-
pression. He says: / hope the demo-
Gratis will have a majority in both
branches of congress. The people have
demanded a change in government
policy. They have spoken out loud.
The country has asked for a revenue
tariff. Now, / believe the effect Of the
policy Endorsed at the polls will be
detrimental. / say that, inasmnch as
the people have asked for an object
lesson on the subject of tariff, let them
have it. There are some things about
the Mckinley bill that / 4 do not approve.
Ihe people as a whole seem to be very
much displeased with it. Let us have
something different"
Many other leading republicans share
this view. They think that it would be
better for the country for the demo-
Gratis to control both branches OF con-
gress. This does not imply their in
dorsenrent of democracy; it means that
the overwhelming defeat of Harrison is
a great popular verdict, sig~nifying a de-
termination on the part Of the people to
have a change in the tariff. They are
therefore inclined to give the people
every opportunity by placing no OBJ
stacles in the way OF their agents at
Washington. The movement to deprive
democrats of fairly o seata receives
no sympathy from leaders like Sherman
and Mckinley. Aside from all parti-
sanshir they are anxious that the coun-
try should see the results Of full and
unhampered control of the country by
democrats. The only efforts to defeat
the will OF the peep.o are being made by
small fry ~manipulators like Quay, Clark.
son and Carter. professional politicians
who flHsh across the horizon to-day and
are gone tomorrow.
There need be no fear Of a republican
majority in the next United Suites SEN
ate. but the expressions Of SO many
leading republicans would indicate that
the state stealers may not receive that
united republican support in the senate
that has been given to senatorial thieves
in the past.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17
RECEPTION.

That rendered DIR. and Mrs. Kelsey Last
Evening Was Largely Attended.
The farewell reception rendered TO Rev.
and Mrs. i. D. Kelsey last evening At the
residence of Mr.. g. O. Ysrgy on Dearborn
avenue. was largely attended. At an early
hour the friends of the departing pastor
commenced to fill The spacious house until
by nine O'Clock over LOO were in the rooms.
Some time was devoted to social inter
course, after which tho dining room was
thrown open and a very nice luncheon was
happy little speech. thanked the friends for
the very cordial way in which they had
met him, he closing his remarks with an
appropriate prayer. e
Mr.. Kelssy wiH preach his farewell ser
mon on next Sunday night. All are most
cordially invited to attend.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17

The answer to the Choteau county
canvassing board to the alternative writ
of mandamus is full and complete and
the reasons they give for their action in
rejecting Box Elder precinct conclus.
lively establish not only the fraudulent
character Of the vote, but the fraudu-
lent character of the return as we'll
Every form OF fraud seems to have been
perpetrated. Men we're bribed to vote;
men voted who were no registered; al
least n judge of the election was in
collision with the bribed voters. The
whole proceeding was tainted with franc
through and through. So far as tn.
facts regarding the return are before tn,
court they form an exact parallel to tn,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17
Bought High Priced T~rotters.

CHICAGO. Dec. l6.-Woodard d Shank
lin's sale of trottinQ horses closed to-day
j. McDouald's California horaes brought
high prices. They were: sid. Fleet, to ii
II. Pierce, California. 81. 100; Albion Cam
ina, to w. g. Cottrill, Kentucky, 81. 100
Balkan. to /. /. Brown, Delavan. ILL.,. 81. 100
Stanewall, to John Kelly. San Francisco
81, $50; Veronica. to II. T.. Pierce. SaI
Francisco, $l.500; Sedina. to Pierce, 81. 45O
Helen White, to Pierce, Sl,02J.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17
All of Them satisfied.

New YORK. Dec. 16.-E. Ellery Anderson,
the president of the Reform club. received
this morning from Speaker Crisp a reply to
his letter of two days ago. Anderson de-
clined to make the Letter public. "Was
not MIR. Crisp's letter frIendly?" II could
not answer that question without disclos-
ing the contents. | will say, however. that
both Mr.. Crisp and | are satisfied. aud that
the public ought also to be satisfied and al
low us some respite from the continual
round of iuouirieg.1
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17

The failure of Stewart, of Nevada, to
attend tina caucus Of republican sena.
tors the other day, warns the republican
leaders that they cannot count further
on the assistance of the Nevada senator
in the emergencies that confront them.
He will not vote, for instance, to seat a
man who steals into the senate.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17

The genera, feeling that Mr.. Cleve-
land will have more to say about the
cabinet than anyone else accounts for
the dearth of popular slate makers. No
great interest is manifested because
Cleveland's former success in this line
is evidence that the next cabinet will
satisfy the country.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17

Christmas is approaching and buyers of holi-
day goods are in a quandary what to select for
presents. To properly choose suitable gifts for
old and young it is necessary to so where the
largest assortment of goods are Displayed. and
we know of NO place in tho city that can com
pare with The Bee Hive, at Nos. q. y and 26
south Main street. Their assortment of holiday
goods comprises the choice goods in dry goods,
fancy goods, plush and leather cases and novel
ties, hand painted plaques, Christmas cards.
etc, dolls, sleds, wagons, buggies b ooks, al
buns, and everything in the toy and holiday
goods line. Give them a call.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17
Demand of Mexico That the United State,
uppres the Kev0lutionists.

Suppress the Revolutionists.
New ORLEANS. Dec. 16.-A special. to the
Times-Democrat from Monterey, Mexico,
says the Mexican government will demand
of President Harrison hat he take decisive
steps toward breaking up and wiping out
the bands of revolutionists that have rem
devious on United States soil in the lower
Rio Grande border country. 1t is believe
serious international trouble will grow gu.
of the San Ignacio outrage If the United
States government does not show disap-
prevail of the act of revoiutionists by put.
ting a large body of troops in the field af-
ter the perpetrators and their syn pathizers
The Mexican government is Strengthening
its already strong force of soldiers on tbs
border by rushing about 8, 900 troops to the
turbulent section from interior garrisons
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17

The death of W. Gould Smith re-
moves a picturesque character from
Montana. politics. He will be missed in
republican conventions, where be al
ways succ eded IN stirring up the ami
mails. Mr.. Smith had many ~eccentris
ideas. but he was a good citizen and his
death will be generally regretted in
northern Montana.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17

Precinct "a situation in the Lloyd-Sulli-
van case. The court decided In that
case that the return from Tunnel pre-
cinct was fraudulent and that 1t could
not be counted. It will be interesting
to see how far precedent governs in this
IA q "a &8F Fr N M
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17

REPUBLICANS are working hard to
turn the Crisp incidens into a campaign
issue for 1885. They will fail, for there
will be no divorces in the democratic
household SO long as pate, fam,lias
Cleveland is at the head of thu table.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17

Col. INGERsoLL has had considerable
fun Of late with Col. Elliott F. Shep.
hard in the latter's suit with a former
business manager, Ingersoll's talents
should appear at their best in a legal
controversy with Shepard, but the latter
wore his suit without much difficulty.
The case will probably be appealed to
the Mail and Express and another news
papar.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17

Our Entire Line of Wraps
For ladies AMI children, and tea gowns, Of
fered the next ten days at a discount Of 25
per cent from regular prices.
RALEIGH & CLARKE.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17

IT is proposed to adjourn the none
tary conference until June 6. There
will be no objections to an adjournment
but it should be made sine die--with
the accent on the die.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17

BALMAoEpIsTs will confer a favor by
postponing that revolution until aftef
Cleyeland's inauguration. Egan viii
then be recalled ana Uncle Sam will
ait straight on the fence.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17

STATE stealing will never place Carter
in the United States senate. II it lands
those Choteaa county rascals in the
p~enitentiary a valuable lesson will havo
been learned. after all.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17

A Discount of Twenty Per Cent
Will be given from our regular prices for
the next ten days. on our entire stock of
black and colored silks. Call and be con-
WINGED of their cheapness and durability,
the best line shown in this city, at
RALEIGH d CLARKE's.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17

Walter Gurner, a rostoffice clerk of Chi
caRo. was arrested in the act OF rifling let
tiers. HIS had a large amount of jewelry,
money orders, postal notes, ETC., and one
draft for 81, 100.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17

CARTER is said to be in Salt Lake
counting the smiles OF gallant Captain
Couch. He should stay there until
thoroughly reformed.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17

The widest political guess yet
recorded is That which places David b.
Hill in the office of secretary of state.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17

81 so, So. so, and ~ so
Will buy ladies' black jackets, nice new.
stylish goods, formerly sold at $3.50. $3.50,
and $l0.5 30. RALEIGH d CLARKE.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17

READ the answer filed yesterday by
counsel for Choteau commissioners. 1t
Is a '.corker.n
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17
AT the Old Stand.

All peoples party voters are requested to
meet tonight at the old hall on Main street
for business. Don't overlook it. Come
down, boys.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17
Preparatory to 1.kinx Inventory,

jan. l, We are Offering unusual inducements
to this trade. usefu. articles suitable for
presents, at greatly reduced prices. aud a
large and varied stock to select from, at
RALEIGH 81 CLARKE's.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17
H INDEPENDENT

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made by feeEatersa letter, check. or postal OF en-
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Advertisements, 10 insure prompt insertion.
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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17

Handsome manicure cases, dressing cases,
jewel cases, handkerchief and glove cases, collar
and cuff cases. work boxes, albums. etc. just
opened at The Bee Hive.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17
THE

A STATUE of justice would attract
much curiosity in Montana just now.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17
HELENA, MONT. DEC. II, 1892.

~ Mountainous abroad viii always find THH
DAILY INpxprsDENr on file at their favorits
hotels: Fifth Avenue and Metropolitan. new
York; West, Minneapolis: baldwin and Palaoa
San Francisco; McDermott, Butte; Leland hofsi.
Hnringfald. Iii.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17

We show an elegant Inns of sterling silver
tablewear Of the latest patterns. Call and OK
anime. G. B. Jncquemin i Co.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17

GovERNMENr seeds will be mailed te
Mountainous by a democratic senator.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17

Never such q magnificent line of watches dis
played il Montana as now at the j. bteinnetz
Jewelry Go. e.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17

Toy pianos. violins. banios, music boxes, har-
monicas. jews harps. chime bells, china toys,
drums. horns, and other noise making toys at
The Bee Hive.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17

Hobby horses. rocking horses, sleds. wagons,
velocipedes, t~ricycles. baby carriages. wheelbar-
rows, and all kind, of children's vehicles at The
Bee Hive.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17

Diamonds and other precious stones, loose
and mounted, at c. 10. Jaoquemin L Co.'S.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17
Legal blanks at this Office.

Haviland china sets sold at less than ever be-
fore to close out stock. j. Steinmetz Jewelry
rnany
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17

Holiday goods in every department. at The
Bee Hive.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17
MUST BE WIPED our.

Silverwars of the very finest kind at latest de
signs at the j. Steinmetz Jewelry Co.'S
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-17

Novelties in the latest designs
of Leather and Fancy Goods.
Especially do we call attention to
Sterling Silver Mounted Goods.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-17

elected for the year 1902 are Mrs Dearng In' y1
don't; Mr.. Hcdaeis. vicepIesdent MrS. sec
rctary OF foreign missions: Ms Herring sccreh'A ~
home missions Mrs. Chambers. committee on pc, w.
Gss Mrs Lonn.Dey sommt'e fee Oh m,or Mr. Law
son committee on the sick Mrs. Creighton c,nni,!,
on flowers and Mrs. WashbuIn sunday'schoo ''N''"e
The annual meeting Of Pilgrim ConGresat onai Cnu'''
was held on Tue>day evening Ia me - - I'D ,ror
the church Madsonave. and hundred Of the
society for 1902 Josiah Lombard. president
small secretary Richard l.; sWeezs sr, anu vi !. ~
Horton John j. BIaden Thomas H. NcwrHn ~ The
Van EsITs aob, the on a1 1be Church had been
reduced by 50, 500 during 1891 and that there ""'
besides small balance in the treasury q, ,c Ham
ilton Republican Club. will deliver lecture Cd l W,
day evening. under the auspices Of the 9 AhaWath
Hebrew Association OF the e, ,o scsne Lexington
awe and IN Fins Gfthst " 8 " -ber viii give an
address tomorrow night in the hall OF C h nHs and
twenty ffth-st Decisive Events in the ""r io'
Tbs Rev. DR.. John Wesley Brown, rector Of st.
Thomass church will preach tonight at Holy ln1
ty under the anspee Of the f9hS Reformed
Church. Lenoy ave and One-hundIed and-tweniy -lnu
st. the Rev. E. H. Psyson VIII sTencn ~ ' morn,p
ing and the Rev Dr. A. c nnnx Avenue ne, Unitarian
Church the Rev DR.. Robert Collyer VIII tr2aCi am
in the morning the Rev. Merle II. I. Nrleh wiz
The Lenox Social Circle Of Harlem viii hold rs
annual reception West End Hall IN West @
Carmen Club Of Harlem will hold their annual -,
ccpton at No. 176 East one-hundicd and sXtl'st , on
Wednesday evening and the annual reception OF inc
Harlem Wheelmen will be given in the Harlem opera
House Hail. in West ehundredahd-' twenty n''"''''
VT Edwim r. Hice N Harlem presided at the dinner Of
the Unitarian Club. given at sherrvs on lnuIsun, ,
evening AmSns the ro oRe wrr NE ne o' Colonel
Ingersoll one Of the afterdinner orators
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-17
A SERIOUS
LOSS ON SHOES!

These reductions are strictly truthful though thy
may seem unreasonably great! we cneeriuiiS
stand the loss in order " close out many iiHIs a
10 bring down the present stock one nail Ee.s
pair listed below is far under whoiesaie IS 20
notice there fore Is hereby given that ho e"4ce
viii be knowingly made to dealers
We feel that our loss during this sale should DC
our customers gam ~ D.. do ~
hest quality kangaroo stockton opera ana I, -.
Lasts Sold I'LL now nj SO 90 ana - w h e ~
the storc-To open the sale with them az - ~.
The Hand Sewcd Calf FoXed Button Boots, maze Oh
Walkenphast Last-Plan toe and tlpped ooiu at
s. 80 and So OO during this sale 81 -.
The Patena Leather Namp and Back buttGh
Bootstpped and plain toe tuii cGne"Ve Sold hIei a.
* so and So 90: this sale SO 3s.
Tho Hand Sewed Enamel Leather Button bool''
ploin foe and tipped. made on London Lasts.
Gold at 81 90 and S. 80; TO he SO %; s;s
The Paris Kid Button Boots, hand-sewed: all,
Last. Bennctt & Barnards make Sold at - 90
and $500: these to be S?.s3 c
The Wei Kid Button Boots. made on common
S.nse Lasts low heels and broad toe. sold ~
The Paris Kid Foxed Cloth Top Button Boots
Opera and Common Sense Lasts. Sold az S5'oo
and 50 5O-To ~ instead Sl.91. 49,,
about 400 pairs Bright Dong. and Paris Ma
Button Boots opera and common sense lasts
plain toe and patent leather tipped, sold at Sl''
B.. 30 S2.15-to bc 9tc.
Hiss Bright Dong Spring Heel Button Boots
main toe and tipped. sizes ll2. width \ TO 1. sold
NJ 81 IS and 81 OO-1hcse 10 he 91c.
Miss Pat Lea Namp. Bright Dongola Top. Spring
Heel Button Roots sizes ll-2, width TO +, soiq
Al So 30 and S2.7j-to he Sl;3s.
r,ntcd waterproof. sold at 81 % and S2.5o-;o he
sl.5'' shoes-second floor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-17
GATHERED ABOUT TOWN

Dir. LYMAN Abbott will preach in Plymouth ehu'os
This morning. returning to his duties as enapia'n
Harvard tomorrow for another fortnight ih'' 80
inc Predecessor r. ". Raymond will deliver ms secons
lecture in Plymouth Church upon oid ieS'~n Tna.
prophets and prophecies. the SUBJECT oc'"e
Prophets of the First Period
Navors Manning. of Albany; Fdeld. Of Lowell
Mass and Gourey OF Pntsburg, PENN have "'''.s'
In eply TO questions from Mayor Body elauvc " ~.
srtimcp. toward the trolley I'm their cities, saying 's
,uhc sentiment is favorable. serious accidents hSo
occurred the Use OF u has been satisfactory, ana 'e
vIews are more favorable TO II than when IL was in'
duced several years ago.
George Lambert. eighteen years o'd' OK NO. -.
Eulton-st where his father has bakeshop' d@o ses
dav from the bullet wound accidentally innlcte" w
,r,.sa,v night by Nicholas Kelly. neighbor living az
W 5o7 who was showing Lambert revolver. i"o
woundcd youth exoneraed Kelly In his ntemor'em
...,o,, lint Kelly surrendered himself yesterday.
The old Church Of st. Francis in the Field. IN tut
,,.,,,ye near Bedford. ave. whose rector. the Kew
nhoas BaIers recently died, has been purchased o.
IN. sisters Of the Precious Blood for $4,000 IL WIZ
b, occupied as u nunnery.
The Memorial Baptist Church. at Eighthave. ans
sixteenth ST. has mortgaged Its property Tor Slo'oV
The money will be used TO complete the new struceu'0
costing $4,000.
rxJndrc Jaspcr W. Gilbert was eighty years old o.
Friday
The suit OF Andrew II. willegren TO recover so'"o
NC DAMAGES for personal injuries from the nrm ~
ridden Arnold, decorators for who's he was woenns
at tho Brooklyn Club in October when tho scanoia ~
,s mon fell from alleged improper construction came
before Judge Osborne IN the City Court yo''e1 ~
The Judpe said that he was in tho next room y W.
time and helped pick up the injured man. 'oa"
for tho plaintiff said, "Then We can ean ''"'
"a witness"
.c.u.,.n, ps.dsr There is the "w0msn's worS
v.s.n,. .ra decorative Art Society" at No. AZ AZ
lanNoave.