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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-16

HELENA bids royal welcome to the
gallant knights of Pythias who meet
here to-day in the ninth annual session
of the grand lodge. The order is one of
the strongest in the country, and its
Montana lodges are in line with the
best. Helena is honored by their pres
ence and is glad to exchange with
knights that honest fellowship, which
is the corner stone of their usefulness.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-16

GOVERNOR FLOWER tells the New
York World that it's greatest service to
the public was its work for his election.
Republican editors will kindly file this
remark for reference when the govern
or's head reaches the presidential burst
ing point.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-16

On May q the Elks' Ministries of
Butte will give m entertainment at
Ming's opera house. This is the crack
amateur organization of the northwest
and elaborate preparations are under
way for their appearance in this city.
They will be accompanied by many WIS.,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-16

In selecting Mr.. Carter for its presiding
officer the republican national committee
has put it's worst foot forward.-St. Louis
Globe Democrat.
The choice of feet makeg very little
difference. At last accounts both were
still stuck in the November mud.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-16

WE are slow to believe that Consul
General Max Judd publicly renowned
his belief in Judaism because that
seemed the ground OF the Austrian gov.
ernment's objection to his appointment.
If, however, this should prove true, we
would like to see the objection sus-
tanned.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-16

IT is probably true that Ruskin's
prose contains as much true poetry as
a be found in the best writings of our
best living poets. On the other hand,
his advanced age and weakened mind
would seem to show that the laureate.
ship was given to him as a compliment,
rather than with the expectation that
he viii earn his salary.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-16

WE are glad to learn from the Inter
Mountain that a fine orchard of balm of
Gilead trees has been started in Butte,
and we sincerely hope that the first run
of sap will be used to heal democratic
sores in Silver Bow county.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-16

The Washington populists who de-
mand the Impeachment of President
Cleveland for suspending the Geary law
remind us that there are yet several
kinds of fools to be discovered.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-16

If it should actually appear that
nothing in this country is good enough
for the Infanta Eulalia, then let Uncle
Sam save his money to entertain more
appreeiative guests.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-16

AN increase Of 300 per cent in arrests
on the first Sunday closing of the fair is
a stem winder on all arguments yet
produced by friends of that movement.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-16

YOUNG William may be a bigger man
than Bismarck, but the defeat of the
army bill shows that the people of Ger
many are not yet ready to accept that
theory.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-16

From the criticisms of Spanish
grandees We Judge that the great mis-
take of Columbus was in discovering a
country not made to order.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-16

IT is safe to say that the man ap-
pointed to succeed Rawlins will not
only have a more amiable temper, but
several times more sense.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-16

The comments Of Tom Platt doubt
less caused John Sherman to smile that
smile which reminded Vest of tan Arc
tic sunbeam playing on a graveyard"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-16

In order to keep out the office-seek-
ing nuisance President Cleveland will
have to charge the barbed wire fence
with electricity.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-16

The coming Thanksgiving will find a
new opera house in Helena, if our oapi-
talists will write out checks for the few
remaining subscriptions.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-16

Provide yourself with a macintosh if you are
gong to tho Worlds fair, As you cannot be en-
Eee Hive has Il special sale on these goods this
week and all will do we'll to avail themselves of
these bargains.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-16
HELENA, MONT. MAY 16. 1893.

u-Montanians abroad will Away. ind Tn
DAILY l~NDEpENpHNr On fls ct their favorits
hotels: Fifth Avenue and Metropolitan, Nev
York; West, Minneapolis Baldwin and Palace
San Francisco; AcDsrmott. Butas, Island Hoes.
0prinR6eld. III.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-16
THE WEATHER.

THE more conservative republican
newspapers agree that Clarkson has
been dropped down tho man hole to
stay.
The morning call., 1893-10-05

son OF certain smuggling operations OF
which he had the particulars, and when
confronted with them by the latter Healey
grew indignant and general spllt-up fol-
lowed. | do not intimate that Thornton
accused Healey OF the charges, but at all
events the fact became known among the
natives, and their hatred naturally turned
against Thornton for endeavoriGg TO sup
press the illegal disposal of their favorite
beverage, which in all probability was
the cause of his death.
THE IDnuit tribe are OF an entirely
different nature from that of their savage
brethren. On the whole. they are as
peaceable and quiet as could be desired.
attribute this partly to the fact that they
iDhabit an inland district. thereby making
it impossible tor them to secure intoxI-
cants. employ large mum bers OF them IN
the mines. and their families live IN small
huts in the immediate vicinity Of the head
quarters, and may safely say that there
has never been the least trouble between
them and the white miners. nor have they
ever had any serious difficulty among
themselves. In their territorial battles
with the Malemutes they display rare
qualities of bravery and maullness and, as
a general rule, hold their own.
ION my first visit to the mines few
years ago I noticed hill about a mile in
the rear of the main shaft literally strewn
with human skulls and bones, covering
many acres of ground. On lnquirNg, [
was told that these griSly relics marked
the spot where savage battle had been
fought in 1883, between the two tribes,
which resulted in the loss of hundreds of
lives on both sides. Since then there have
been a few encounters, although none so
terrible as the one in question.
In 1880 band of the Malemutes came
over to the mines and commenced h0stili-
ties. They were given warning to leave.
but instead they began shooting aud stated
that they intended TO take possession of
the works. The miners retaliated, and In
a short time had made good Iujuns' of
score or so of their number, and the rest
took fright and fed. We have not heard
of them since"
What do you mean by making good
Injuns' of them? was asked.
why" replied Mr.. Green, I'VE killed
them-put them to death. for that is the
only state in " hich they are good"
The morning call., 1893-10-05
THE WAY OF POLITICS.
Several Custom-House and Other
Federal Changes.


A number of changes have been made
at the Gust s'om- h ouse during the past two
days. and there have been three changes
in the Office Of Shipping Commissioner
Gwin.
Collector Wise has male the following
appointments: Charles j. Comins. assis-
tant storekeerer No. 5. vice Charles E.
Douglas; James G. Beatty, assistant store
keeper. vice j. c. Kelley; Benjamin L.
Harrison. messenger OF division No. 2,
vice Herbert Corlette. and Miles c. Sell
den, doorkeeper in the Appraisers store,
vice E. B. Rerder.
John Lynch, who was appointed
Chinese Inspector by the Secretary of the
Treasury, reported for duty yesterday and
will be assigned to the Chinese bureau to-
day.
Shipping Commissioner Gwin's changes
are: Stafford Il. Parker. chief deputy. vice
Henry w. Brown; Edward Lanigan.
deputy at the Pacific Mail dock, vice Mr..
Swears, and Joseph +. Curtain, deputy
in the Appraisers building. vice Mr.. Red
dington.
w. B. Bealzley has been reappointed
by Clerk Costigan as deputy clerk of the
United States Circuit Court. vice Ii. j.
Mccormack, whose health was poor. Mr.
Costlgan's staff is very efficient one, COM
posed Of Deputy BeaiZley and Assistants
She6d and SchaertZer.
Assistant Appraiser j. Shaen has gone
to New York to attend the annual meeting
of the Board of Local Appraisers, which is
to meet there on the 10th inst. for several
weeks session
The morning call., 1893-10-05

orders to-day, is the first here. 1t is to be
hoped that her example will be followed
by others ana that she will not long re-
main without the assistance of co-laborers.
"ADd to you, Who o.day see the realiZa-
tion of her hopes, the occasion should be
most happy one. Your example may lead
to its fultilment of the desires now per-
mPating other women's hearts. Was there
ever a better way of cOnsecrating ones
heart TO Christ? Is there nobIer way
than to take np the cross ard follow Him
who leads? How many prayers, how
many efforts have been made to bring this
cnnsun nation of your desires? May
Gods lands rest upon yours. Nav God s
blessing always remain with you."
During the latter part of the Bishops
address Miss Reed arose and remained
standing until he concluded. when, after
the singing of HYMN, she advanced
within the chancel-rail, accompanied by
Rev. Mr.. Lyon. both kneeling at the foot
of the altar.
Then. in accordance with the form for
the setting apart of deaconesses, Rev. Mr.
Lyon, addressing the Bishop, who was
sitting in his chair to the left of the altar,
presented the candidate for the orders.
The Bishop arose, proceeded to the center
of the altar, explained the duties of her
new calling to the candidate. and asked
'if there be any who can allege aught m
account of which it is ineXpedient that
this person be so set apart, let protest be
now made openly and before all men,"
After prayers and responses by the con :
gregation and the singing of the "Magnifi-
cat" by the choir the Bishop propounded
the Statutory questions to the candidate,
The morning call., 1893-10-05

Julia and Sister Alice and number of
associate members of the Woman's Aux
Hilary Within the chancel-rail. wearing
white surplices, were Rev. Messrs. Kelly,
Mynau, Hewitt. Walk, Dun bar. Facken-
thall of Pacific Grove, Bakewell, Perkins
and W. /. Kip Jr. In the congregation sat
DR.. Mcclure and Rev. Messrs. Church.
Currie and Case.
Rev. E. j. Lyon, the pastor under whom
Miss Reed made her Theological! studies,
opened the cerem monies and prayer. and
after the singing of hymn Bishop Nichols
addressed the congregation. He took his
text from Revelations xxi %. Il am thy
felow-servant."
The Bishop said that the elevation of
woman to the order Ct deaconess, while
new in one sense. was merely O return OF
woman to the place she occupied when in
the upper chamber in Jerusalem the Holy
Ghost came down on the Apostles.
'Scme women with vocation for re-
Iigious life prefer the community system.
Others prefer TO work without restraint.
OF the latter class are those belonging to
the order of deaconess. II Is thel
promise to 60 out ministerng to the sick,
visiting hospitals, relieving families, and
performing those kindly acts of mercy
which win for the doer crown of glory.
"This lady, upon whom we confer the
The morning call., 1893-10-05

from other sources. which, of course. is
not only unlawful. but severe setback
to the good which may have been accom-
piished. The natives crave the stimulan.
and will sacrifice anything in their power
TO secure 1t. When they become intoxi-
Gated there is no telling what will happen,
as tney seem to go entirely mad. 1t is
while under this influence that they go on
the warpath and remain away for days.
hoverlng over the country in search OF
human prey.
Dr. Sheldon Jackson, superintendent
OF the educational branch for the Territory
OF Alaska, visited Cape Prince of Wales on
the revenue cutter Bear recently. and ex-
amlned the various schools in the vicinity
In company with Captain NJ. j. Healey of
the Bear. The two had some disagreement
over some matter, and / understand that
Thornton was called in and the affair
ended in a sort of three-cornered Quar-
rel. The real facts of the trouble. be-
lieve, are not known. but frem what can
learn il appears that Thornton told jack
The morning call., 1893-10-05
FROM HONOLULU.
Everything Reported as Quiet at the
Islands.

ASiduQSs
By the Oceanic, which arrived from
China yesterday. correspondence from the
Islands up to the Goth is at hand.
Nothing of Importance has occurred
since last advices. The Government is
still impatiently awaiting some sort of
action by the United States. and final
conclusion has been reached tnat nothing
will be done until the return OF tha Re-
publican party to power. The Govern
ment is firmly determined to demand with
out compromise annexation 10 this country.
The departure of the cruiser Boston
from Honolulu on the afternoon OF the
26th for San Francisco was made the oc-
casiOn of grand farewell ball rendered
the officers of that ship. which really look
the form OF an annexation demOnstrailon-
More than 1900 invitations were lssueu,
all classes being invited, but the Toyalists
with few exceptions falieu 10 pleseu9
themselves. The ball took place IN tne
Government building, ana was ihe lnoss
brilliant social event when ever occulreo
in Honolulu.
All the gilt crowns which were set at
varinns conspicuous places about the
building were very iatriotlcaiiy removed.
and in their places were hung gold ana Sill
YER gilt United States shields.
Eleven iepers who had escaped ana were
at large were captured by the native po-
lice. One of the female lepers who was
TINS captured was the daughter of the
captain making the arrests.
The Government will shortly ship twenty
mr. more lepers to Molokal, which will vir-
lualv take the last OF the plague-carsed
natives from the island.
The Provisional Government asserts
that its financial condition is solid and
still improving, and that it is ahundantly
able to stand the long period of expectant
waiting which is likely 10 intervene be-
tween this time and the fdal accomplish
ment of annexation.
The morning call., 1893-10-05

porter yesterday afternoon, ''as I am
firmly cOnvinced that they are about the
most deperate lot Of hounds to be found
under the influence of liquor.
II have often wondered that Mr.. Thorn
ton or any other white man could live
among them alone. and am not In the least
surprised to hear of the murder"
what object could the murderers have
had in killing one who had been working
such good among the natives and who ap-
peared 10 be we'll thought of by alp" was
asked.
1.-The whole affair seems to be rather
complicated one. and the only theory
which can advance regarding 1t Is re-
venge," resumed the speaker. You see,
Mr.. Thornton being engaged In mis-
sionary work. endeavored TO suppress all
that was detrimental to his one object
that Of christianizng the Esquimaux
There always has been more or less
whisky smugged in by the sealers and
The morning call., 1893-10-05

which were responded to in clear voice.
Then the Bishop. laving his hands upon
her head, said: Take thou authority to
exercise The office of deaconess in the
church of God. whereuntG thou art now
set apart"
A silver cross on a black ribbon was
hung around her neck and prayers were
offered for the new deaconess, for such as
are in need and for final blessedness.
AS she resumed her seat black covering
was placed upon her head.
The Bishop announced that the offertory
would be for the benefit Of the city mis-
sion. and very generous collection was
taken np. During this time Miss Felter
sang Ashamed of Jesus"
A communion service, participated in by
all the congregation, brought the cere-
monies to close.
Miss Reed will at once engage in city
missionary work. for which she has been
specially prepared by her instructor, Rev.
Mr. Lyon.
The morning call., 1893-10-05
TRIBES IN FACTIONS.
Graphic Account of Esquin1aux at
Cape Prince of Wales.

John G. Green. manager of the Omilak
Silver Mining Company of Alaska, has
most interesting story to tell regarding
the tribe Of Esauimaux which is held
respon sibe for the recent murder of Har-
rison r. Thornton, the missionary teacher
who was so foully killed at Cape Prince of
Wales. Mr.. Green is thoroughly familiar
with the natives Of the numerous tribes
which inbabit Eastern Alaska and classes
them as desperate lot.
The Omilak mines are situated in the
Fish River district few miles north of
Golovine Bay on that peninsula lying be-
tween Morton Sound and Good Hope Bay.
Care Prince Of Wales lies to the west,
q distance OF about sixty miles, and is di-
yided by a range Of mountains which ex-
tend up into the unexplored country south
of KotZebue Sound.
The Malemute Esquimaux tribe occu-
pies that section of country north of Port
Clarence and about Cape Prince of Wales,
aud Tie claims of the tribe extend east as
The morning call., 1893-10-05
A DEACONES NOW
Miss Helen Reed Ordained
at St. Stephens.
AN IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY.
Notable Religious Event in the Pro-
testant Episcopal Church, Being
the First of Its Kind Here.

Right Rev. Bishop Nichols of the Protes-
tant Episcopal church. assisted by Rev. E.
j. Lyon and number of the clergy, con-
ferred the order of deaconess on Miss
Helen Reed at st. Stephens Church, on
Fulton street, yesterday morning.
This being the first event OF its kind in
this State. unusual interest was attached
10 it, and in consequence the church was
we'll filled, large number Of the clergy
being among the congregation.
Miss Reed occupied a seat Immediately
In front of the chancel. She was dressed
In somber black, with white cap upon
her head. and near her were seated Sister
The morning call., 1893-10-05
Stealing Brushes.

Last Tuesday during the lunch hour a
man whose hands were smeared with paint
called at 1909 Larkin street. where several
painters had been at work, represented to
the lady of the house that his boss had
sent him for several brushes and some
paints. The lady believing that he was
one of the painters who had been at work
allowed him to take away the articles he
named. little while after the lady learned
that the man was thief who had imposed
upon her 10 secure tho property,
The morning call., 1893-10-05
MUST HAVE LABELS.
Otherwise Immigrants Baggage Will
Be DiSinfected.

At the Pacific Mail Cock yesterday there
was some irritation felt by the second
class and steerage passengers OF the
Oceanic when the customs authorities re-
fused to. let them have their baggage.
A circular has just been received by Col
lector Wise from acting Secretary OF the
Treasury Hamlin directing closer
scrutiny OF the baggage of such passengers
for the purpose OF preventing the spread
Of contagious diseases.
Instructions issued May provided that
all baggage of immigrants should be
laDeled at the port Of departure, with the
seal and stamp of the American Consul OF
naval officer there. The circular just re-
ceived directs that any piece oi:baggage not
bearing such label shall be returned to
the quarantine station and disinfected by
steam before it is admitted.
The new arrivals protested strongly
against the carrying out Of these orders.
The careful mother always keeps Salvation OIL
The morning call., 1893-10-05
Ladies

who use soZoDoNT have only to open their lips
to prove its excellence. Their white, cleaning,
spotless teeth and fragrant breath will tell the
story. There is more demand for this wholes ONE
and unexceptionable preparation than for any
other dentifrice In the market.
The morning call., 1893-10-05

The furnishing Of the bedroom that
most intimate apartment, ir which at
least third of your life is spent, is the
special topic we have for this week.
we have a selection of furniture ofpe-
culiar beauty. which is in the Vary
latest fashion, specially imported, and
shown now for the first time.
The morning call., 1893-10-05
far as the mountains directly in the rear of
the Omilak mines

the Omilak mines.
II appears that there has been consider
able trouble between this tribe and the
Innuit Esquimaux, who occupy the Fish
River district. as to the dividing line be-
possession of the Omilak range as far
down as the siXiy-ffth degree of latitude,
while the latter insis. that their domain
extends several miles north of this point.
Then the Nootak tribe. which holds land
in the KotZebue Sound country. also assert
their rights to boundary line far below
that cf the Malemute claim. So, between
the three factions, there is ample ground
for occasional outbursts, which often re-
suit in blo0dsEed.
81 have but little sympathy for the Ma
leuute tribe" said Mr.. Green when
spoken to on the subject by CALL re-
The morning call., 1893-10-05

SAY, GIRLS. if you want to fool that best fellow,
just ask him to give you his package Of Whites
Yucatan Gum, when he asks you to be excused for
amoment between acts. see?
The morning call., 1893-10-05

This little picture gives you an idea
of recent pattern in chefoniers. 1t IS
of beautiful design and finish. in quar-
tered oak of rich grain and brilliant
polish. The price is nominal for piece
of such beautv-S3O. You should also
see the Autumn patterns in fashionable
bedroom sets. The outlines OF the En-
pire, the Sheraton and the Colonial are
shown in the evening papers. Look for
them-then come and see them.
The morning call., 1893-10-05

The careful mother always keeps Salvation OIL
handy for cuts and bruises
The morning call., 1893-10-05

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