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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-04-21

WASHINGTON, April a0.--Assistant Attor-
ney General Colby to-day forwarded to
Prof. Mark Harrington, chief OF the weather
bureau, the formulated charges against him
and other officials Of the bureau for alleged
malfeasanoe In office. Ths charges include
Misrepresentation of facts. shielding un-
worthy employees. evasion or violation of
the oivil service law, inetficiency. malad-
ministrxtion aud improper diversion OF
public funds.
The secretary Of agriculture requested
tho resignation of Hjor S. :. lockwood.
assistant chief of the weather bureau, and
the resignation was rendered and accepted.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-04-21
Left o Barron Waste Behind.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark, April 2O.-As noon
to-day terrific oyclone passed through the
valley just south of this place, leaving a
barren waste behind It. Many homes were
utterly demolished and many families are
in the storm tonight without shelter. Ont
OF one family, whose names were Wright,
consisting of eight persons, not one CO.
capped serious injury. A number of others
we're reported injured, but how many and
TO what extent cannot yet be determined.
The citizens are doing everything possible
TOR the distresaed.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-04-21
Sample Chicago Weather.

CHICAGO, April 20.-The half dressed
guards rushed from the service building al
the Worlds fair grounds at II O'clock last
night toward the manufaoturers' building.
For hours the rain had peted down on the
roofs of the big buildings or was driven in
sheets by tho mighty winds and had shaken
the heavy iron trusses as it struck their
verings. The wind had been high all
day. but at an hour before midnight IL was
blowing almost hu rioane. The rain was
driven with force that sent it through
every crack and crevice. The mon worked
desperately. and none Of the exhibits we're
damaged. but ii was close call for some
of them on the east side of the bui. ding.
which alone was affected,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-04-21
All Out to SEQ tho Duke.

NEW York. April aO.-The duke Of
Veragua to-day visited the down town
exchange and business buildings and this
afternoon WAS rendered great reception.
for which 4.S00 Invitations were out. the
ladies receiving and being received. From
the crowd that iammed and pushed and
tramped through tine gorgeous apartments
for three sutfocating hours 10 would seem
that most of the $500 made use of their in
and then came out aud turnsd
over their invitations TO their friends on
the outside.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-04-21
Death of Mrs. HMnCOCk.

New York. April 20.-Afssr a lingering
illness. Mrs. Alminx Hancock, widow of
Major General Winfield 8. Hancock. died
this afternoon at tho residence of the GEN.
erals niece, Mrs. Eugene Griffin. Gramerov
park. Mrs. Hanoook's health has been
slowly wasting away under tho subtle intla-
snoe of the succession of sorrows that SUB.
dued her naturally chee,ful disposition aud
hor from society during the lst-
ter ye1rs of her life
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-04-21
Northern Pacific Directors Mse.

NEW YoRK, April 20-At meeting OF tho
board of directors of tho Northern Pacific
railroad to-day ID was decided that the
plan for funding the floating debt pre-
sented by the finance committee should be
practically adopted. II will provide for all
the oompany's liabilities and at the proper
time the stockholders and friends of the
company will have an opportunity to Dag.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-04-21
Fruit Damaged in Iowa.

DEs MONIES. Iowa, April 20-The storm
here Yesterday and to-day was one of the
worst in Iowa this year. After a downponr
OF rain 1t turned in and showed for fifteen
hours. At the same time there was terri
BILE VIVID. All farming operations are sus-
pended. Tonight the thermometer is
falling. and the chances are for severe
freeze before morning. II is feared fruit is
irreparably injured.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-04-21
Official StatiatIcs.

ST. PErERspuRa. April 20.--Ofloial cholera
statistics just issued show that from March
l3 to March "a there were AGO new casss and
l2O DEATHS In tho government OF Podolia.
and from March 81 TO April l3, lib new
oasss and 800 deaths in tho departments of
Gotta. Elsewhere in tho empire there were
0ftson new cases and seven deaths reported.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-04-21
Dawson County Woolgrowers.

Special to The independent
GLENDIvE, April 20.-The Dawson County
Woolgrowers' association held its spring
meeting to-day. The industry was we'll
represented and many suggestions for the
interest of the woolgrowers were advanced,
The association, after the election of Will
lam Lindsay for president. Joel Gleason
vice-president, and William s. Clarkson
secretary and treasurer, adjourned.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-04-21
Fire at Glendive.

Special TO the Independent.
GLENpTE. April 2O.-The residence of
Mrs. Laurey Chaplin, occupied by Joseph
Schriver. was totally destroyed by fire this
morning at $50. The loss on building and
furniture is $1,000. insurance $500 on the
building.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-04-21
A Butte Suicide,

Special to the Independent.
BuTTB. April 21.- William II. Erb "a
years of age. son of Major Erb. of Salt
Lake City. committed suicide at one O'Clock
this morning. He took strychnine. He
WAS employed at Heinzs's smelser and was
crazy on the subject of spiritualism and
transmigration of souls. He considered
that he could not improve himself any moro
in this life and wanted new deal and a
new life. Accordingly he committed sui
oide. He died few minutes after he was
discovered in his room in the Columbia
block.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-04-21
Maggie Dowty Acquitted.

Special to The Independent.
LIVINGSTON, April 2O.-The jury in tho
trial of Mrs. Maggie Dowty. sor the killing
Of Pat Tierney. returned verdict of not
guilty at nine O'clock tonight.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-04-21
Aim ost Suffocated,

Special to The Independent.
BUTTE, April 20.--Two young men, Geo.
B. and Thomas Hensley, of Stuart, were
nearly sutfocated by gas last night at the
tltschen house in this city. About noon
to-day groans were heard issuing from
room %. The door was burst open and
the men were found nearly dead. while the
room was filled with gas. Physicians re-
stored the men in few hours and they are
out of danger. 1t seems the men went to
bed at midnight and thought they would
turn on the electric light. They tuned on
the gas jet instead, and as no light resulted
they supposed the electric light was out of
order. They undressed in tho dark and
say thev knew nothing until rescued at
noon to-day.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-04-21

TEnRE HAurE. Ind. April 20.-Chas. II.
Peddie, general purchasing agent of the
vandaliA road. and q veteran railroader Of
the west. died this afternoon.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-04-21
THIRTY MILES OF WRECK.

Many Lives Sacrificed to n Frlxhtful Tor
nadO In Missiaaippi.
MERIDIAN. Mics, April 20.--A friahtful
tornado crossed Jasper and Clarke counties
yesterday afternoon. The storm originated
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-04-21
CHICAGO WEATHER.
Some Lightning Changes in lt-Heavy
Tasl of Rain.

Some Lightning Changes in lt-Heavy
Fasl of Rain.
CHICAGO. April 20-The high wind of last
night continued throuRhout the day, &C..
companied by heavy rain storm. To-
night she wind veered to the west and the
rain changed to snow, which, however.
melted az fast a. it fell. The weather is
now colder than it has been at this time of
year for long tims with every prospect Of
growing colder through the night. Despite
last nights tremendous storm the damage
at the Worlds fair was comparatively
slight. A large section of the glass roof Of
the main building was broken in and rain
caused considerable wetting OF goods
stored below, but large force OF mon was
put TO work and everything covered up be-
fore serious harm was done. Some lighter
buildings In Midway plaisance were par
TALLY wrecked. The wind during last night
attained velocity of seventv-two miles an
hour. and thore was some damage to shin.
ping In the lower harbor.
The steam barge Wright started out last
night with two sehooncrs. W. X. Danforth
ana X. b: Hayes. in tow. for Muskegon.
Az Iour O'CLOCK this morning she had only
succeeded in making about five miles head
way. At that time the hawser parted and
the schooner Dauforth was driven ashore
ou Belmont avenue and wrecked, Her
crew was rescued with great difficulty by
the life saving crew. Nothing yet has been
heard OF the Wright or Hayes. and fears
are entertained for their safety.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-04-21
Tennessee rrouble. R,v,xe,,

NASHVILLE, Tenn, April 20.-A reporter
OF the American just returned from Tracy
City at 2:3o shis afternoon and reports all
quiet. Troops numbering 1876 men under
arms were entering the stockade and the
miners had dispersed. In the FIGHT last
night one miner was killed and five
wounded. two of whom may die. One
guard was dangerously wounded and Dep
uty Warden Shaver slightly. The fight
began at II O'clock and after the repulse
de.e,sultory fighting was kept up all night
When the reporter left Tracy City it vas
believed by the officers in charge that the
trouble was over, as tho miners had not
expected so strong resistance. kilograms
from T!acy City say all ia quiet. Military
companies in the citv, which did not leave
this morning. are still awaiting ordsrs.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-04-21
We
Do
Not
Believe

That the Intelligent consumer
expects to receive goods at
lowest possible prices if there
is extended an implied promise
to give something for nothing
after he expends a certain
amount.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05
Ask the People to Take Up the
Cause OF the White
Metal.
Jones and Stewart, OF Nevada,
Join Them in Signing the
Document.
which NAV Mean That They Have Left
the Republioan Party-Hsiisnoe
In the Ballot.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4.--The populist MEM
Lers Of congress to-day issued an address
. appsaling to the people to take MP the sill
YER cause. II IL significant that the name
of Senator Jones. of Nevada, appears
among the signers Of the document. The
address calls attention TO the fact that the
arts require almost ths total gold pfoduo-
tion, and snys a decrease in tho volume OF
this metal. caused by boarding. enused IL
to dspvseiate 40 to 20 per cent. The sd-
dress continues:
"Rspesl of the purchasing clause OF tho
Sherman act destroys silver as money Of
ultimate redemption and reduces tue metal
to credit money. to float only by redemp-
tion in gold; the 81. leo, OCO COO Of paper and
silver now In oi culation must ress upon
less than 800. O00 900 of gold In the trsas-
ury for redemption. The only reason for
dem onetizing silver was TO enhance tho
value Of gold and obligations payable In
money.
1T is further proposed to sell bonds OF
the United States and buy gold TO
strengthen the reserves in she treasury.
National banks will use the bonds for
banking and issue theif notes. apon which
the people must pay interest. IS well - on
tho bonds. 1t is asserted that the secretary
of the treasury has surrendered tho option
to pay in silver to exporters of aoid with
oat consideration, and then proclaimed
that the Sherman act was driving gold ont
of the country"
The address asserts that the Sherman act
interfered with the establishment Of . gold
standard and New York and London bank
ers and the present administration In the
United States and the Gladstone govern
msnt in England, eonspired to force its re-
peal. In referring to the contest over ths
repeal bill in the senate, the address says II
was continued until the gold pewer ant
federal patronage could induce the major
ity of that body to submit to executive
dictation.
The paper is signed by Senators Peffer
Jones, Stewa,s. Kyle. Allen. Representa-
tives Davis. Baker. Boen. Bell, Harris
Hudson. Sim pson. Pence, KEN. MeKeighan
Gen. A. J. Warner. president of th
American Bimetallio league. also issue al
address. which closes as follows: .Remedl
must be sought at the ballot box. Reti!
every representative who has been unfaith
full to his trust and elect only true an.
tried men to represent your interest in tn
great struggle now before u.s."
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05
Rough and Tumble Fight in Chica-
go's Council Over Electing
Mayor.
Tho Police Called in to Separate
the Belligerents and Restore
Order.
Republicans Finally Bolt asd Elect Alder
man q. Il. swift, Who Takes tho
Oath sf Oftics.

CHICAGO. Nov. 4.--Such scenes we're never
before enacted in the ciAy council chamber
of this oity % trsnspirsd there to-day.
Before the Grape draped speakers desk
stood two aldermen. political opponents.
each declaring himself ohairmAn Of the
body. The reading clerk lsapsd upon the
back Of ono contestant aud tried TO eject
him. Another clerk tore mp resolution
because It was not in line with what his
party desired. Over the sombre drapsd
rails of the speakers stand leaped another
alderman upon ths back Of the clerk. and
leagues focked 10 his aid. Upon him jumped
an alderman OF the opposing faction and
clutohinR at tbs throat OF the nsa who By
force was trying 10 get before the council
that which should legally have been re-
ceived.
Police officers rushed into the enclosure to
separate the struggling aldermen. and In
the haht that ensusd the Grape hung about
tho desk of tho dead mayor was rent, torn
down and tramplsd under foot. Men who
three days ago spent money and labor to
honor Mayor Harrison disRracsd his mem
ory to-day by = disreputnble brawl over the
right TO cit for twenty minutes In his chair.
Matters finally quieted down. Alderman
McGillen, democrat. with the assistance of
Alderman Swift. republican. tie caucus
nominee for mayor, being chosen chairman
Of the council, and a resolution was passed
for the holding Of special election the
third Tuesday Of November for mayor.
Pending that election. however. 1t was
necessary to elect mayor pro tenn and
this preeipitated another scene Of disorder.
| in which the police were oalled In to pre-
| serve order. Meantime great crowds gath
cred outside the city hall, and special do
tails Of police were necessary to keep
them back. Tho council finally got down
to business. Swift was nominated for
mayor PRO tenn by the republicans.
McGillen by tho democrats. The
vote resulted thirty -four for Swift. thirty
three for MCCLELLAN and one blank. The
chair ruled that there was no election.
The republicans protested. and left the
chamber, but the democrats, fearing q
| trick, remained. At the end of an hour the
repubIicang returned anG the session was
regularly adjourned.
| Counsel was called in, but was unable to
| decide whether or not Swift was elected.
When the republicans withdrew from the
meeting they assembled in an anteroom.
with thirtv-eiqht members present, more
than a quorum, and voted solidly for Swift
for mayor. and he afterwards took the
| oath of Office,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05
PERSONAL

Ralph Berry. OF White Sulphur 8psinpA
10 visitor In Helena.
Eugene B. BrAden. who has bssn - 3
visit east. returned home yesterday.
John L. Mercer. receiver of chs Park Ma
tional bank. OF Livingston. IL st The Hsl-
enA.
The Rev. MIR. Webb has returned from
Philadelphia, whore be was called b. tAs
death OF his sister.
Morris Dobbin, advance agent Of ChaA
Dickson's company, 10 In Helena. ayrAna.
ing for ths appearance OF that attraction.
The company will DO at Ming's Nov. II,
for one night. aud will give "Adwttted 10
the Bar" which has scored great suoesss
wherever IL has been presented.
Mr.. Samuel Weinstsin, Of Wsinsssin ID
Co., arrived In Helena ysstsSday from NeW
York. He reports the New York hoes4
doing good business and 10 very muok
gratitisd a. the popularity Of the Aetaaa
sstablishment. Hs II iuat % full oe enesaY
and 90 ~ ever. = little thin peShap6. s.
will remain In Helena eoupls os spon0h1
to enjoy really first class climate. -
night he held regular lsvss % ~ sloeo.
all ths old patrons being oiaA = - -
bssk again.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05
Miss Eu lett in Killarney.

The attraction at the opera house next
Wednesday night will bs ths charming
coincidence, Katie Emmett in her new
Irish play. "Kilisrnsy." Miss Emmett
since the retrement of Lolita and Maggie
Mitchell from the stage. Ia. undoubtedly.
our foremost light comsdisnne. She 10
young. pretty. vivaoious, and has that per
sonnl magnetism In her acting that made
tho late Fritx Emmett 30 popular with the
public. rho sings swsetly. dances daintilv
aud her years OF sxoellsnt as-Se experience
has made her we'll nigh perfect in her art.
In her now play. '.Killarnsy," shs appears
both M u girl and y hoy. aud 10 charming
IN both character. "Kiliarnsy" IL from the
long practioed pen Of Con I. Murphy, ths
aushor of the ivy Lsst' aud other we'll
known successes. and il Acknowledged by
dramatic critics In all ths large eitiss 10 be
tho best Irish romantic drama that has
bson produced ON tho American stage since
tho "Shaughr raun." There 10 an abundance
Of strong sensational sesnes. sparkling
comedy and interviewer with the main plot
IL . pretty love story which makes the
whole intensely interesting. The scenic
effects OF tho play are superb, everything
used In the production being carried BY Abe
company. The company 10 one of unusual
strength. among the names being those Of
Andrew Mack. Stella Bars and others
equally we'll known.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05
A POPULAR HOUSE.

+. W. Ellis s. Co. Report . Boom in
Their Candy Trade.
The announcement made in last Sundays 8
INDEPENDENT by F. w. Ellis & Co.. proprie-
tors of the Motor office store In the Power
block annex. that they had cut the price of
fne candies TO % cents q pound. had just
the effect they supposed it would-it
doomed that line of their business. As the
new departure 10 satisfactory TO the public
the proprietors are likewise pleased. and
tho same prices still yule-fine csramels.
Dreams, chocolate drops, fresh and of the
best manufacture for % cents pound.
In addition to the extensive line Of can
dies Ellis & Go. have first class stock Of
Cigars which are also sold at hard-time
prices. The oyster parlors are as neat and
cosy a. one could wish they are in charge
Of an experienced catetsr. and whether you
want a fry. q stew or half dozen raw the
Motor Office Is the place to 90.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05
REFERRED TO THE POLICE.

''Citizen" Tells the Officials How the Law
Is Being Violated.
To the Independent.
! am very glad to SEQ the public has 40
last bsen aroused to the temptations that
beset ths youth Of this city. So far, how
ever. have not noticed that one aspect Of
the question has been referred to--that 10
tho large number Of boys who frequent
saloons. Almost any evening the writer
can count In the saloons of this city q
dozen boys. As there 10 . state law prohib-
iting minors from entering . saloon,
believe the police should sse that this law
Is enforced. / know there are a number OF
saloon keepers who will not allow boys In
their places; but there are others who do.
and these latter should be looked after.
Helena, Nov. 4. 1888. CITIZEN,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05
II SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE,
And Yet 1t Is Done Every Day, and Is
Very Easily Explained.

And Yet 1t Is Done Every Day, and Is
Very Easily Explained.
To people who are at all posted on the
Wholesale prices of me- chandise Of various
kinds it seems wonderful that any firm can
sell goods At the prices Weinstein & Co. do
and exist. Aud yet the explanation is easy.
Being the only house west Of Chicago who
carry on = jobbinR business In New York
city they are placed in . position where
they can dictate prices to any concern in
the west. Their great feature Just now il
their immense display Of holiday goods Of
all kinds, which they offer to the consumer
at about the same prices shat ordinary
dealers have to pay for them. They have
Just or ened the finest line of fancy china
ever brought to Montana. They invite in
spsotion of il. and you will certainly be
surprised at the prices. See their daily ad.
in this paper for special attractions.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05
THERE WAS A DANCE.
But It Changed to = STAN psds When Fir
ing began.

But It Changed to STAN psds When Fir
ing Began.
RUsHvILLE, ILL.,. Nov. A bloody battle
occurred last night st the residence Of Viii
liam Knouse. at Rainbridqe. The town.
ship officers. B. II. InRles and Charles
Louden. of this city, wont there to arrest
Charles Robertson. A dance was going on
when they arrived. Whom the ofiosrs told
Robertson they wanted him he and his
brother Alexander attacked them with re-
volvers and knives, and dozen msn az
sisted With clubs. InRles was stabbed in
tho back and face soveral times. and beaten
over the head with a stove leg.
Louden. to save their lives. used his re-
volver. fatally woundinR Seth Hatfield and
seriously injuring Grover Kitten houser and
Alex Robertson. Charles Robertson At
tempted to kill Louden, but his revolver
missed fire. The women and girls present
fed and escaped injury. The officers,
though seriously injured. finally ovsrpower-
ed Robertson and friends and captured
their prisoner.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05
BREWERS IN A FERMENT.
Oyer ths Award Of Prizes for Bssr NJ the
Fair.

Oyer ths Award Of Prizes for Bssr n the
Fair.
CHICAGO. Nov. 4.--Ths.s will doubtless bs .
red hot contest over the beer awards at the
Worlds fair. A week ago II was regarded
AZ settled that the Anhsuser- Busch WAS Oh
top. but ths report OF tho majority OF the
jury. hlsd to-day. gives Tho palm to Pabst.
A chemical analysis of tho bser was made
for the jury BY Prof. Wiley. Of Washington.
and Messrs. Weigle aud Liohtsnfsldt. of
tho jury. hled = minority report charging
that their assooiates on ths jury had NO
right TO change Wilsy's figures. maintain
Ing that Wiley gave Psbst foEty-thres
points ON = certain brand. while tho major
ity rsport makes il foEty-Avs. or one point
ahead of the Anhsuser- Busoh.
John Boyd Thatcher. chairman Of she
committee on awards. would give no opin-
ion until the matter 10 officially brought
before him. He heard that Prot. Wiley
had changed his own figures ON the ground
of oversight.