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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-06
Streams Are Out Of Their Banks
and Laying Waste the
Country.
Northern Illinois and Southern
Iowa Are in the Worst of
Condition.
Some Points Report Ten Hours Of Rain In
Solid ShestS-Damnge and Incon-
venienco Great.

CHICAGO. May 5.-OwinR to heavy rains
tho past few days throughout the middle
states the Illinois river overaowed its banks
and caused many washouts along the lines
Of the Alton. the Rock Island and the
Santa Fe roads, seriously interfering with
traffic. In the nsiRhborhood Of Joliet and
Lockport there have been washolts ON all
three roads and neither passenger nor
freight trains could reach this city. Dis
patches from these and many other points
report much minor damage by floods. All
streams are out of their banks and the
country for long distance has the appear
ance Of lake. The greatest damage is in
the Illinois rivor valley. and is told OF in
the Ottawa dispatch. In Chicago and
subj! bs there is also much inconvenience,
the streets Of suburban towns in many in
stances being flooded, as we'll as the base-
ments Of houses. and in some OF the low
lying districts people are going around in
boats.
In the city proper many Easements arc
Hooded, sewers being Ghoked and food
water backing up. Part Of the fire depart
ment was engaged to-day pumping out
water from the lower portions of buildings.
Chicago river is higher than for fifteen
years and flowing into the lake with a cur
rent Of ten miles an hour. the result being
that the oity's water supply is again being
polluted BY sewerage. Tho swiftness OF the
current in the river rendered the moving of
vessels extremely difficult and two or three
had serious collisions with bridges.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-06
THE CLUB BUILDING.
A settlement Reached and A waiting Only
the Papers for Com mplction.

settlement Reached and Awaiting Only
the Papers for Completion.
special meeting of the Montana club
WAS held last evening to consider PROPOSE
tion submitted by the board Of directors
for the settlement of all difficulties which
have delayed tho progress OF the new
club building Not protest was
made against it Briefly it provides that
the olnb shall pay $4,000 in cash to tho
owner for the lot and receive a warranty
decd. The money will be secured by tho
issuance OF per csnt honda secured by frat
mortgage on tho building and lot. The
Subscribers to the original building
fund have agreed to accept six por
cent twenty and thirty year bonds
secured by second mortgage Tho
price TO be paid ID satisfactory TO the owner
and this papers will bs oomplstsd and
signed so thnt work will he resumed on the
building very soon. The members OF the
club unanimously endorsed the action of
tho directors and heartily thanksd thcm
for valuable assistance.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-06
ARKs IN DEMAND.
Unpr0cedent ted Floods in Northern IlltnOi
Tow ns ILnf1ar Watar

Unprecedented Floods in Northern Illinois
Towns Under Water.
OTTAWA, ILL.,, May 5.-The most disas-
trous and alarming flood in the history of
the city visited this locality last night. In
Oldtown. Marseilles. a small bridge across
Gun creek lodged at the mouth of Gull
vert and, blocking the stream, backed the
water up and flooded the entire district
Many narrow escapes are reported in
flights for safety. but no loss Of life was en-
tailed. Lowlands in the residence and
manufacturing districts of Ottawa, ono and
one half miles long and from ne-quarter
TO one mile wide, are a continuous lake.
Small bridges were carried away, culverts
washed out, and railroad tracks washed
away until connection with the outer world
!s out off. Between Twin Bluffs and La
sale and Genesee all communication
with the cutsr world is cut off by the wash
outs Of tracks. eulverts and small bridges.
It is estimated that it will tako twenty-four
hours to re-establish communication,
There WAS a serious washout near Eonice.
The main business atreets we're inundated
during the afte noon. The waters are re-
ceding rapidly at Ottawa, but there is no
noticeable changes at Lasalle and Peru.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-06
More Republican State Conventions
Send Delegates Who Will Vote
for Mr.. Harrison.
Looks AS Though No Other Name
Would Be Presented at
Minneapolis.
hlinnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Som.
other Small Ones-A Few Unin-
structed Delegation Chosen.

ST. PAUL. May 5.-The republican state
convention for the selection of delegates
TO the national convention met here to-
day. Chairman Joel Heatwolf, Of the
state committee, called the convention to
order. He spoke of the coming campaign
az one of certain success on account of the
TACT that the party ls perfectly united. Sen
ntor Davis was made temporary chairman.
The mention of the name of Blaine caused
hearty applause. After the appointment of
the committee on resolutions recess was
taken till this afternoon. The convention
reassembled at two o'clock, and the tempo
rary organization was made permanent.
Senator Davis, on being unanimously
chosen permanent chairman, addressed the
convention. Gov. Merriam followed in q
brief speech. He referred to Senator Davis
as presidential possibility, and the audi
ence rose in enthusiastic indorsement.
Congressman John Lind also addressed the
convention. The platform was then read.
1t endorses protection, reciprocity. an
abundant currency based on gold and sill
yer, and such legislation as will make to-
wards an International agreement to fix a
stable ratio between the money metals;
heartily endorses the wise, statesmanlike
administration of President Harrison,
coupling the name Of James G.. Blaine with
his on the foreign policy.
The reading was greeted with cheers and
the resolutions unanimously adopted. An
additional resolution deprecating dealings
In futures and options. requesting the
states senators and representatives in con
gress to use their best endeavors to secure
the passage Of the Washburn- Hatch suti-
option bill now pending in congress. The
resolution also endorsed the course of Hon.
". y. Washburn in segard to such legisla-
tion. Theresolution caused considerable
excitement. but when it subsidized it was
adopted with cheer. The following dele
gates were chosen to the Minneapolis con-
vention: Stanford Newell, ex-Gov. j. S.
Pillsbury, Hon. Frank D. Dougherty and
Hon. Frank A. Day.
After the selection of alternates and cleo
tors at large resolution was unanimously
adopted endorsing the reappointment of
Robert G. Evans as national committee
man from Minnesota. Evans responded
appropriately and moved that it ia the
sense of the convention that Senator Cush-
man X. Davis should succeed himself in the
United' States senate. At this the delegates
went wild in enthusiasm. The motion was
finally adopted by rising vote and three
cheers for Davis. He was visibly affected
and for some little time could not recover
himself to return thanks, which he did
briefly. After a speech by VIM. Henry
Eustls. the convention adjourned.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-06
SAW THE RUsTLERs KILLED.
But They Have Disappeared and Can Not
BE Found.

Hg Found.
DOUGLASS Wyo., May ga decided ssn-
sation WAS crented here this morning by
the sudden disappearance OF tho only
known witness against the cattlemen who
are now prisoners at Fort Rnssell. Just
before the invaders attacked the A. T..
ranch. they captured two trappers nam cd
Jones and Walker who were held prisoners
until Champion and Ray were killed, and
then released. Both made their way to
Casper, and on Wednesday last were
brought here and placed In charge Of
Deputy Sheriff Kimball. The men claimed
to have witnessed the killing
OF Champion and Ray, and MS
only living witnesses who can testify
positively against the regulators on the
charge Of murder. Kimball went to Glen
Rock last night. leaving deputy. in charge,
and when he returned this morning Jone 3
and Walker had disappeared. The
men were allowed TO run about town
during the day and slept in
tho Office of the Jail. Both
came In late last night apparently pretty
drunk. and about midnight went ont "for
walk" leaving the deputy asleep. Search
was made for them and telegrams were
sent in oil directions, but no clue rs to
their whereabouts has yet been received.
The fugitivss carried away two revolvers
belonging to the sheriff
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-06
Hrldge and HALLWAY.

COLUMBIA FALLS May 5.-[Special. -.
The false work on the big highway bridge
across Flathead river is completed and the
big span will be compiled June |.
James A. lnlbott, president of the I'M
provement company. is here. He thinks
they will be able to start the Flathead
branch by June /. A Jocko- Columbia
Falls line has been definitely decided upon,
and Helena must push the b. d NJ. through
the Avon pass, a move quite likely to DO
made and which this valley will help.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-06
MIGHT USE HINI AGAIN.
The Reason Waters Subsidized the Pres
dents Only Son.

The Reason Waters Subsidized the Presi-
dents Only Son.
WASHINGTON, May 5.-E. C. Waters, for
morally manager of the Yellowstone Park
association. to-day resumed his testimony
before the house committee on public
lands, but failed to bring the papers con-
oerning the leases that he promised to
bring. He said he had never spoken to
Russell Harrison on the subject Of putting
stock in trust for him, bat had put stock
IN trust without Harrison's knowledge. He
thought he asked Russell Harrison to say
to Secretary Noble that anything he
(Waters) said could be relied on. Waters
didn't know Rieckens, but had used Kerns'
name as trustee for the stock because he
knew Kerns to be friend of Russell Har-
rlson. When asked whether the stock set
aside for Russell Harrison was for CON
sideraton or as gift, witness finally said
he had asked Russell Harrison to see the
secretary of the interior and felt that he
might want to call on him again for some
thing right and proper.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-06
Afraid of the Lawyers.

Cu1oAao, May 5.--Gen. Miles to-day re-
ceived dispatches +, ON Col. Wade in the
Indian territory. saying that many Chey
him and protested aeainat the paying of ex-
horbitant fees to the attorneys whom they
had never omploved to secure their entry
papers These LAWYERS intruded themselves
on the Indians and filed claims for attor-
neys' fees in the land office, where they
were allowed. Tho Indians, who claim
they have been defraudel, urge Wade to
lay their grievance before Miles. in whom
the Indians have confidence, but who is
poWerless III the matter.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-06
HELENA POST BILL.
Passed by the Senate 1t Came From
the House.

Passed by the Senate az 1t Came From
the House.
WASHINGTON, May 5.-[Spscial. The
senate to-day passed the house bill estab-
fishing the military post at Helena with
out amendment. Chairman Hawley, of the
military committee, said that owing to the
fact that it was doubtful whether the house
would agree to an increase in the appropri-
alton, the committee deemed it wise to. re-
port tho bill just as it passed the house.
He claimed that only the amount carried in
the bill, 100000, could be expended during
the current year. and that there would be
an opportunity to secure an increased ap-
preparation at some future time. Col.
Sanders said he thought the bill should
carry at least 10000 in order to make the
post what il was intended it should be,
trst-class one in every particular, but in
Difference to the judgment of the commit
tee he would not force an amendment at
the present time.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-06
Amounted to a Cloudburst.

TOPEKA, Kan, May 5.-A terrific rain
storm last night, amounting to cloud
burst oaused food which has sub merged
larse number of streets of this CITY.
Many lower stories are under water and in
some districts people are moving around in
boats. The trucks of the Burlington road
are washed out some distance near Atchi-
son. The Missouri Pacific was obliged to
uso its Lincoln branch in Nebraska on &C.
count Of land slides and washouts. All
streams in southeastern Nebraska and
northwestern Kansas are out of their banks
and doing much damage to crops.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-06

ON MAY 9TH, 184o, Sir Row
LAND HILL, with whose name
cheap postage will always be
identified, introduced the adhesive
stamp.
AS it was black, it did not can
eel readily and its color was soon
changed to yellow. The intro
duction Of the new stamp was
followed by marvellous increase
OF mail matter and it is now so
universal that it is difficult to con-
ceive how it could be dispensed
with.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-06
STATE NEWS.
Columbia Falls Silver Club Org anixed With
Large Membership.

COLUMBIA FALLS May 5.--[special. i
The first silver club in tho Flat
head valley WAS organized here last night
with 100 voters enrolled. who are pledged
to vote against any man not in favor of tho
full use of silver as money. The lists re-
ceived many signatures to-day. and will
probably reach 200 members before the
week ends. The officers are: President. J.
N. Miller; vice president w. II. Ramsdel;
secretary. r. j.. Oliver; treasurer, VIM.
Reed.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-06
Senate ProceedInpa.

WASHINGTON, May 5.-After routine bus
mess the senate took up the calendar, and
and the following bills were passed, among
others: The house bill establishing mill
tary post at Helena, Mont, app opriatinc
100000; house bill appropriating $780,
COO for defraylnr the expenses of the bsr-
ing sea arbitration at Paris. The resolu-
tion for the laymsnt to the Chootaws and
ChiokasAws for an interest in the Cheyenne
and Atnpahoe reservatson of nearly three
million dollars WAS taken up. Plat ad-
dressed the senate i'll opposition.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-06
Will Investigate Mr.. Carter,

WASHINGTON, May 5.-Before the commit
tee on private land claims, Representative
Otis (Kan. produced preamble and reso-
lutions reoitinR certain alleged wrongful
acts on the part of Secretary Noble and
Commissioner of the General Land Office
Carter. which acts, it is alleged, were in
the interest of the conspiracy in 1877, of S.
3. Elkins, then delegate to congress from
New Mexico, and E1- Commissioner of the
General Land Office Williamson, which
resulted in depriving homestead and pre-
emption settlers of Colorado and New
Mexico of their vested rights. The resolu-
tion calls for an investigation.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-06
IDAHO REPUBLICANS.

Ignore Harrison Entircly and Go wild
Over Blaine.
PooArEIho, Idaho. May 5.--The repuhli-
can state convention to nominate six dele
gates to the Minneapolis convention was
held here to-day. Ex-senator Il. j. Me-
Council was elected chairman of tho con-
vention, dominated by two leading
ideas, the FREQ and unlimited coinage of
silver, and James q. Blaine NJ the candi--
date OF tho party for president. Speeches
were made devoted largely 10 the two SUBJ
jects. 1t was apparent that tho delegates
were very muoh III earnest on both points,
and the name of Blaine aroused wild en-
thusiasm whenever mentioned. The fol-
lowing delegates were selected: Willis
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-06
sudden Death ofnn on,c,r.

BoznMAN, MAY 5.-tSpecial. Is. Capt. q. G.
Doane, of the Second United States cav-
airy. died at three O'Clock this morning OF
heart failure after pneumonia. Capt.
Doane had only recently arrived In Boze-
man from Arizona, whore the Second cav
airy is stationed. He was on six months
leave of absence for his health aud expected
to be retired soon. He will be buried with
military honors Sunday.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-06
Ten Hours of Hard Raj N.

BunL1NaroN, Iowa, May 5.-Last nights
storm Was the worst in years. Ten hours
of rain fell in a solid body, flooding the en-.
tire country. The Chicago, Burlington d
Quincy road suffered several bad washouts
between this city and Creston, which
stopped oil traffic for the day. Trains now
get through all right. A big landslide
south Of the city interrupted all traffic on
the st. Louis. Keokuk & Northwestern road
north of Fort Madison. South Main street
Of this CITY was running river three feet
deep for time. Much damage in the city
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-06
Country Roads I'm passab ,e.

DEs MONIES. Iowa, April 5-Continuous
rains in Iowa the past week resulted in
high water and great damage to railroade.
Twelve miles of the Des Moines & Kansas
City road, between here and Gainesville,
were wash away. The Diagonars trains
are abandoned and Rock Island trains laid
oil for similar reasons. The White set an d
lndinnola branches of the same line are
also at = standstill. Travel bv wagon is
impossible. on account of the condition Of
country roads.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-06
River and Harbor Appropriations.

WASHINGTON, May 5.-Holman attacked
the river and harbor bill as being extrava-
giant. 1t not only appropriated more than
$21, 100000. but authorized cont acts which
would make the government liable for S26,-
0OO,O0O MORE. Whiting (Mioh.) thought
the proposition to secure twenty -one foot
channel f lom Duluth TO Buffalo premature
and ill-advised. Breokenride (Ky.) at
tackled the bill. Lockwood favored deep
water way channel, as did Catchings
Mass.) Geneial debate being concluded.
ths bill was considered under the five min
ute rule. Without disposing of it, the COM
mittee rose and the house adjourned.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-06
Harrison Endorsed.

BOHEMIAN, May b.-Ispecial. The fol-
lowing delegates were elected a. the repub-
lican county convention held to-day to
attend the Mssoula convention: g. s.
Hartman. O. p. Chisholm, Walter Sales, ID.
N. Weber, j. j. kees, L. II. Satley, q. G.
Wylio, j. IL. Gallop and w. A. Tudor.
Harrison and his administration were on
dorsed.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-06
Results 0fA storm,

ST. JosErH. No., April 5.--News OF tho
storm IN dontry county il to the effect
that Mrs. Ar Daniels and child nnmod
Bal d were killed. Thee children OF
James Daniels ana II number Of othere woro
seriously hurt. Houses and barns were
blown down and livestock killed.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-06
The Bill Sirned.

WASHINGTON. May 5.-,rhe president np-
proved the Chinese bill this afternoon.
The bill was sent to the president at noon.
1t was contended by some that existing
Chinese restrictions expire tomorrow and
that Chinese could freely enter tho United
States unless the president signed tho bill
of
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-06

OTTuMwA, May 5.-The heaviest rain of
the season fell last night, almost approach
ing watersrout. The streets were flooded
and this morning many cellars were filled.
A portion of the false work of the new
bridge was swept out and part of the south
side, the residence section, ia under water.
Wsshouts on all roads leading to the city
delayed trains
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-06
Lincoln not in the SVny,

New York May 5.-Chnrles Emory Smith.
minister to Russia, arrived here. he
stopped at London and had Il long talk
with Minister Robert L. Lincoln. lie says
Lincoln will not ho candidate for tho
presidency, believing Harrison to be tho
logical candidate,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-06
Rain and wind.

MARIETTA, Ohio, May GA terrific rain
and wind storm early this morning did
much damage to prope tS. Tho heavy iron
roof of the Leidecker Tool oompany's
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-06

Capt. j. Nj. Cook, a prominent citizen OF
Greenvilie, Tex. WIS Shot to death by A. B.
Turney, amill and gin owner. Disagreement
over u trivial business transaction MAS the
cause.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-06
PRIVATE JOE.

Renomlnnted by tho Republicans of lni-
nois-hnrrisuu Endorsed.
SPRINGFIELD, H.. May 6.-0n reassem-
bling this morning the republican oonven.
tion made the temporary organization per-
manent. After reports from committees
and the election OF delegates ut large to the
national convention and presidential cleo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-12-07
,fp U4NdUIEEE'S REPORT

Nothing better illustrates the wonderful
growth of our country from year to year IMAM
successive reports OF the Postmaster-General'
4 people whose postal revenues increase hVe
millions in twelve months whose service Is
added t. in that time by the establishment OF
2.79O new Offices, who increase the postal
routes b. nearly II, 10000 miles Of new SER
yice divided into 1880 new routes, and whose
social and commercial eXactlonS are such as
10 occasion score of remarkable reforms all
aimed at the one purpose OF shortening the
moments between tho deposit of a package IN
the mails and its delivery at the point OF dcs-
tination-a people of whose achievement THIS
is an annual record in degrees that vary but
never suffer by comparison with those OF the
year before are truly n people of amazing en-
terprisc and magnificent prosperity Zach
years record of the Postal Department Is
new and more startling romance than the last.
Il means. as President Harrison suggests, the
building of thousands OF new towns and cities
the vanishing Of what was once called the
frontier and a commerce of wonderful
activity. The postoffces of the United states
received from the people last year Sl9! "a J.
359. or an increase over the receipts Of 1855
Of $50 2G3l50. This growth OF postal buSl-
ness is vastly greater in comparison than the
growth of population. In another year, no
doubt. tho postoflice will be a source of in
come to the Government and the day Of one
cent postage will be brought close at hand.
The reforms and new methods Of admins
tration introduced by Mr.. Wanamaker have
been in all instances a tangible success. lie
has proved that free delivery IN country vii
lagos pays as 4 mere matter Of dollars and
cents. that the collection OF mail matter from
letter boxes at house doors can be protitably
put into operation in the larger towns and
cities, and that the vast increase in the num-
Der of offices permitted 70 do a money order
business has been moro than justified by the
public use made Of the privilege. These i'm
proyements in the service must now go far
beyond experiment. They must be put into
operation on large and Liberal scale. All eX-
perience shows that the increased use OF the
postOffioe grows proportionately TO the growth
and Improvement of the service, and that any
amount Of money absolutely necessary to the
execution Of an undoubtedly useful reform is
moro than paid back by the new business 1t
brings. This fact has been demonstrated often
and notably. The great growth OF the service,
however, has necessarily caused tho construc-
ton Of vast and complicated machine, easily
deranged, and when deranged, full of the pos
sibility Of public annoyance. The principles oil
Civil Service reform which by the Presidents
order have been introduced into the Offices of
all the larger cities should be extended where
over they. can be applied. The service needs
to be as mNhodical and stable as it is sufficient.