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The Helena independent., 1893-04-02
PUBLIC DEBT.
First Statement Under the New Admins
tiOn Makes Good Showing

First Statement Under the New Admins
tion Makes Good Showing.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-The statement of
the public debt, giving the transactions of
the treasury in the month Of March, issued
this afternoon. shows a net decrease of
debt Of $l,956. 172. OF this $453, 532 is tie
amount of the reduction of the bonded in
debtedness of the government, and
81 ,502. GAO inorease in cash in the TREASURY
during the month. The interest bearing
debt showed no change; the debt on which
interest ceased since maturity decreased,
T33 7l5. and the debt bearing no interest.
S4l9,sl9. The aggregate interest and non
interest bearing debt, March 81, was $685.
o2S. PIG; on Feb. 2S it was 1868. .281 1852. Ger
tlhcates and treasury notes. Offset by an
equal amount OF cash in the tre as
uffy' .ha and standing at orn1 the ,oo en-, end
decrease sas moa'" OF S:s s sSsa 1911 .ss6 o
in the treasury was $762, 76s, 427, against
which liabilities we're outstanding includ-
ing the 800, 100000 ereenback gold reserve,
to the amount of $737 1877, 699, leaving an
available surplus OF $25 $50, 728 OF this,
So. S92, 223 was gold. or the surplus Sl5,-
954 ,641 was in national bank repositories,
against SIS, ,S6l 503 at the end Of the pre-
vious month. Receipts for March were
1874, 1884 and expenditures $32 1927. .997,
In February the receipts were $50, ,oo9 s92
and the expenditures $31 1G77. 454. Customs
receipts decreased from SIG, ,6S9 395 to S13
644,6A. Payments for pensions increased
from $13, 494 ,6G3 to $13, S39, 900.
Secretary Carlisle will change the form
of the debt statement MAY l. The changes
will be of n radical charact or, intended to
simplify the statement.
The Helena independent., 1893-04-02
JEFFERSON's COTTAGE BURNED.
The Family Cook Perishes In the Flames
Valuable PaintinRs


The Family Cook Perishes In the Flames
Valuable Paintings.
BUzzARD's BAY, Mass, April 1.--Fire this
afternoon totally destroyed the beautiful
summer residence of Joe Jefferson, situated
on the shores of Buttermilk bay, and the
family cook, Helen McGrath. perished in
the ruins. Miss Simmonds, housekeeper,
Miss Collins, a maid, and Miss McGrath
were in the cellar at noon when Miss Nc
Grath discovered what she supposed to be
water covering the floor. She called the
hired man, Wright, who saw at once il WA.
Oil from the gasolene tank. He shouted tc
the women to fl ee for their lives, but they
stood dumbfounded. The gas communi-
Gated with the fire i'll the furnace and in an
instant there was terrific explosion.
Wright caught Miss Simmonds and Miss
Collins and fought his way to the en- air.
lie endeavored to return for Miss McGrath
when he was met with a. binding sheet of
flame. Burned and bleeding he heroically
tried to gain an entrance, but could not,
and the unto tunate woman was left to per-
ish,
When the cry of fire was raised Mrs. JEFF
ferson, who WAS ill bed. hastily arose and
fled. not stopping to dress. She, was re-
mouea to the home of Station Agent Bas-
sett. She suffered a severe nervoua shock,
anu meulcRl attendance was summoned.
The children, who were playing in the attic
were the first to escape and seek places of
safety. The fire spread with lightning like
rapidity, the whole building soon being a
roaring furnace. The large and valuable
paintings which were to have been exhib-
tied at the Worlds fair were totally de-
stroyed. together with Jetferson's costly
collection of curios. II is estimated that
$3.50. 600 worth of paintings we're consumed.
and the total loss will be $3.50. Jetfer-
son is en- route to California. Word was
sent to him.
The Helena independent., 1893-04-02
RAILROAD HOTEL BURNED.
Several Lives Lost In the Catastrophe and
Others Injured.

seVerhl Lives Lost In the Catastrophe and
Others lnjured.
BRADFORD. Pa, April 1.-Fire was dis.
covered early this morning in Higgins
hotel, paaronized chiefly by railroad men.
of whom about seventy-tive were asleep in
the structure when the fire broke out The
escape of many were cut off by flames, and
wee compelled to jump from windows.
The structure was entirely consumed, to-
gether with the Buffalo. Rochester IL Pitts
burg depot and the freight house, and one
recovered and two are known to be in tho
ruins. Twenty five were injured as result
of the fire. The dead; Engineer Parks, of
the Buffalo. Rochester d Pittsbu'H shops;
+. Havlln. residence unknown: an unknown
woman; Tom Cullen. painter by trade.
and child of Mrs. f. Tucker, buried
in the debris. A baby belonging
to Mrs. Weaker is missing. Il. Tucker was
in the building and it is not known whether
he escaped or not. The following are
among tho most seriously injured: JUDY
Harmon, plass blower. about the hands,
faoe and neck, hair all burned off, injured
internally; W. j. Osborne, of Buffalo. back
probably broken, considered futal b.
Piokatd. night clerk, log broken. internal
injuries. The hotel was Il veritable fire.
trap. The scenes attending tho ii o were
appalling. There were l23 people in the
house. In the panic gue8ts jumped from
the windows of the second and third sto ories
to the railroad track. on one side and into
Tuna creek on the other. The hotel renis-
ter was burned and it is impossible to got
an accurate list of the missing.
The Helena independent., 1893-04-02
SIXTH WARD DEMOCRATS.
A Rousing Meeting in tho Interest OF Dn
ton and the Whole Ticket.

Rousing Meeting in tho Interest Of Day.
ton and the Whole Ticket.
There was big rally Of the democrats In
the Sixth Ward last night at Adams hall.
Among the speakers were g. I. Nolan, r.
j. Walsh, Il. w. knight, 4. II. Crutcher and
Denver p. Dayton. Mr.. Dayton, In his
speech, gave very apt illustration OF Cam
didate Jockeys enterprise a. q citizen.
Some time ago Mr.. Dayton took petition
around for signatures for sidewalk on
Sanders street. so as to give the children
a direct route to the Bryant school.
Many property owners signed tho pc.
tition save Il. Lockey who owned two
lots. He was able to keep the petition from
being acted on by the council by refusing
to sign, but the other property owners bulls
walks in front of their buildings, and to-
day there is but one break in that sidewalk
and that is in front OF Jockeys property,
and there the children have to travel
through the mud. Mr.. Dayton pledged
himself to the people OF tho ward TO faith
fully look out for their interests, II elected
to the council. in the matter Of sidewalks
and other improvements. and 40 he will bo
able TO attend every meeting Of the council.
he will be in position to carry out his
promises.
The Helena independent., 1893-04-02
BIslnarck's Birthday.

BERLIN, April 1.-Being the birthday of
Prince Bismarck it was celebrated with
usual demonstrations at Friederichsruhe.
Prince Bismarck received his visitors
heartily and showed signs of both mental
and bodily vigor. The main feature Of
the celebration was tho ar ival of thirteen
deputations from Schleswig- -Hostein and
the duchy of Lnenor burg. numbering in all
5000 persons. The depntutions delivered
nm address highly eulogizing Prince Bis
day. Prince Bismarck. in reply. delivered
n Lengthy speech of thanks. Bismarck
called for three cheers for tho kaise-, the
protector of all German races. In response
the assembly cheered Enthusiastically and
then sang "Duetchland Ueber .lles'' with
great heartiness. Much to the evident
qualification of Prince Bismarck he re-
celved countless lettets and telegrams Of
congratulation from all parts of the world.
The Helena independent., 1893-04-02
GREAT FALLS NEWS.

DemocratIc Convention Organ izes-The
School Eiection--Enster Sunday
Special to The independent.
GREAT FALLS, April 1.-The democratic
city convention met in Aron hall this at
ternoon. After electing M. M. Lyter chair
man and j. p. Fitzgerald secretary, and
appointing committee on platform and
resolutions, adjournment was taken until
next Wednesday evening.
At the school election here to-day Will
Hanke. president of the Merchants bank.
and j. A. Gockstetter, one of the proprie-
tors of the Ulm house. were elected men,
bers of the board Of trade by large maiori-
ties over Ransom Cooper and M. j. Lean
ing.
Easter Sunday will be very appropriately
observed by union choral services in the
opera house Tomorrow afternoon. All the
ministers will participate. assisted by one
of the largest choils ever organized in this
city. Selections from Handel's "Messiah, :"
Gounod's Redemption" RossnIs "Stabat
Mater" and other famous sacred oom posi-
tions will be given by the musical talent in
this city.
The Helena independent., 1893-04-02
HUNG UP SEVEN YEARS,
The Troublesome Russian Treaty.
Said to Have Experienced
That Fate.
Was Negotiated by Cleveland
During His First Term as
President.
The Public Dsbt Statement for Mnrch
Makes Good slowing-Other
Washington News.

WARRINGTON. April LIT develops that
the Russian extradition tyenty. about which
there has been 30 much talk, and 10 which
80 much opposition has been manifested
was originally negotiated by Secretary
Bayard and the Russian minister at Wash
ington and sent TO tho senate by President
Cleveland himself nearly seven years ago.
1t failed to satisfy majority OF the sena-
tors In Its provisions upon the very point
upon which it is so severely criticised now,
that 1t did not sufficiently protect refugees
from Russia against extradition for polit-
ical acts. So II remained on the calendar
throughout Harrison's administration until
Foster became SECRETARY of state. He in
vestigated the reason for non action by the
senate. secured tho consent of Russia to
an amendment, with which the senate gave
consent to ratification. This amendment
sought to define to some extent the term
of political crimes. by taking out OF the
category the murder. assassination or poia-
onlng OF the sovereign of either country or
any member OF his family.
The treaty has been in st. Petersburg
come days, an exchange copy having been
sent together with necessary authority and
instructions. to Minister White to effect an
exchange with the Representatives of Rus
sia. Indeed the exchange may have been
already effected. though the department of
state has not been informed of the fact,
To withdraw or withhold exchange at this
stage OF proceedings would be entirely un-
precedented in diplomatic history and
might even be construed as grave affront
to Russia.
Secretary Gresham said this morning
there is no truth whatever in the published
statement that the United States minister
at St. Petersburgh had been directed to
stop all negotiations concerning the Rus
sian extradition treaty with a view to hay
ing the whole matter referred back to this
government. Further than this Gresham
declined to talk,
The Helena independent., 1893-04-02
No Sign of Settiem ent

NFw YoRK, April 1.-The.e are no signs
of settlement in the clothing cutters look
out. Justice Lawrence issued another tenn.
rorarv injunction restraining the American
Federation of Labor and officers of the
garment workers from issuing OH cuars or
mciting boycott on the firms which locked
out cutters. The outlook for the cutters
will he largely determined by the action of
tho Brotherhood of Tailors at the meeting
this afternoon. IL is thought the entire
brotherhood. numbering 10000, may go on
IA sympathy strike.
The Helena independent., 1893-04-02
a Congressmnn InIured.

WARRINGTON. April 1.-Kepresentative
Chas. i. Hooker, OF Mississippi, in attsInp pt-
inR to aliRht from cable car this after
noon was struck by one coming in the op-
posito direction and violently thrown 10
the track. He WAS nt once removed to
Emergency hospital, where An examination
disclosed tho fact that in addition to sev-
oral severe bYnises he had received internal
injuries and fracture of the skull. II Ia
Impossible TO state whether his injuries will
prove fatal, but his condition is oonsid cred
Aeriou4.
The Helena independent., 1893-04-02

has made his name known throughout two
continents. He first attracted worldwide
attention by charging that the gun makers
who supplied the German amy with rifles
had grossly swindled the government and
that the fighting weapons of the army were
absolutely useless.
These statements caused q profound som
sation, but Ahlwardt was unable to sustain
his position and was convicted of libel and
imprisoned. A few days ago he again made
himself conspicuous by declaring, in the
reichstag. of which he is a member, that
large sums OF money belonging to the gov
ernment had been dishonesty paid to GER
tain Hebrew speculators during Bsmarck's s
occupancy of the chancellorship. The e1-
plosion of this bombshell fairly shook the
German empire. but Ahlwardt again failed
to sustain his rash statements and was
laughed and hissed out Of the reichstag. In
the judgment of many, the man ia slightly
unbalanced,
The Helena independent., 1893-04-02
Butte School Election.

Special to Tho independents
BUTTE. April 1.-The school election here
to-day was characterized by greater excite
ment and II fuller vote than ever before in
the history of Butte. The issue was a
question of endorsing the actions of the
PR sent scho oil board and tho present school
management. which has been much ortiz
cized. L. NJ. Trask, president of the
board. and w. II. Gehrmann were up for
reelection. Those opposed to the present
management supported S. b. Calderhead
and Ed Reimele. The result was an over.
whelmingly defeat for the board. The vote
was: Whole number of votes cast &. .976:
Calderhead received 1902, Remele 3,9i3
Trask LOGS. Gshrmann 2,017.
The Helena independent., 1893-04-02
Prize Fight Mt Livingston.

Special to the Independent
LIVINGSTON, April 1.-The welterweipht
fight between Chick Rodgers, of Helena,
and Pat Morris, of San Francisco took
place in the opera house here tonight. The
whole affair was tame from start to finish.
and the people are now speoulating as to
whether the entertainment was fake fight
or on the square. Morris evidently got
the worst of the deal, and in the third
round walked off the stage. II is claimed
he badly sprained his wrist in the first
round and WAS unable to do more. 1t was
evident that he was no match for Rodgers.
Rodgers in the opinion of many. could
have knocked his man out in the second
round had be been 30 inclined.
The Helena independent., 1893-04-02
WILL SUPPORT CLEVELAND.
Crisp Said to Have Given the President
Such Assurances.

sfisp shiu To hRVo Given the President
Such Assurances.
WASHINGTON. April 1.-The Post says
Speaker Crisp had consultation with the
president in regard to an extra session.
The president, it il understood. exacted an
assurance from Crisp that the latter would
support the presidents tariff refotm, mone-
tnry reform, and pension reform policies.
The speaker gave those assurances. He
was then informed that an extra session
would surely be called in September. and
the vacant committee chairmunships would
he gwen immodiute attention. Owing TO
the determination to retire springer. tho
waya ana means committee will have a new
chairman, with McMiliin, noxt member in
limo of promotion. Wilson il alao talked
of. 1t IL thought Sayres will succeed Hol-
man as chairman of the committee on appro-
priations. Blounts retirement leaves va
cant the ohairmanship in the foreign ntfsirs
COMMITTEES. which Judge Chapman NAV
get. Amos Cummings IL thought to have
The Helena independent., 1893-04-02
Opposed because of His Nationality

VIENNA April 1.-The anti. semitics and
clericals are grently agitated over the ap-
poiniment by President Cleveland of Max
Judd, of Missouri, "a consul general of tho
United states ut Vienna, opposition TO Judd
being based on the ground that Judd Ia n
Hebrew and therefore an undesirable pcr-
son for the Office. petition is being pre-
pared addressed to Emperor Francis
Joseph and the Austrian foreign office. ask
ing the imperial authorities to refuse to
accept Judd as American consul general.
The Helena independent., 1893-04-02
Will Hear Applicants.

WASHINGTON. April 1.-Secretary Hoke
Smith announced that next Monday after
noon at four O'clock he will see persons In
terested in the appointment of Il governor
OF New Mexico, with view to obtaining
information for the Presidents use in max
ING the selection. On next Wednesday ut
the same hou, he will see all persona who
may wish to be heard on the subject Of the
appointment OF the governor of Utah.
The Helena independent., 1893-04-02
Suicide or n Miner.

Special to The Independent.
BUTTE, April 1.-The dead body of George
Hunter was found u little after noon to-
day in gulch about 100 feet below the
Ophir mine. southwest of the city. The
body was on its back with bullet hole in
tha throateaand another near the heart.
Near the body was a thirty-e eht-caliber
revolver, while few feet away was pool
OF blood. The case at first looked like
murder, but note found in the pocket
showed it to be a suicide. A silver watch
and SIS gold piece. with some silver wire.
were found in the potkets. Hunter was a
miner. about 45 years of age. unmarried.
He had worked for twelve years in this
vicinity. The past few days he has been
drinking. The letter willed the twenty five
days wages due him at the Butte and Bos-
ton to Mrs. Smith, proprietor of his board
ing house, whom he owed $lOO.
The Helena independent., 1893-04-02
VIII Count tho Cash.

WASHINGTON, April Limited States
Treasurer Nebecker will take charge of the
New York sub-treasury on Monday morn
day morning, relieving ub-Treasurer
Roberts, whose commission expires to-day.
Accompanying Mr.. Nebeker will be eight
treasury experts, who will remain with him
at the suh-treasnry until the transfer OF
the money in the sub-treasurv Ia effected,
The Helena independent., 1893-04-02
AN UNLuCKY TRIP.
a Montana Union Train Claims Two VIC
Tins In n short Time.
II L

a Montana Union Train Claims Two Vic
tins In n short Time.
Special to The Independent.
BUTTE, April l.--Froight tain No. Is on
the Montana Union had an unlucky run to-
night. In half an hour it had run over two
men. killing one and Gripping the other.
The first accident occurred in tho upt or
end of the Butte yards, at 9:l5. As tho
train was pulling ont for Anaconda Geo.
Pearl. hod- carrier, tried to get between
two orc CARS to get n free ride. He missed
his footing. fell, and the wheels passed over
his left leg, almost severing the foot. He
was removed to tho hospital aud the foot
amrutated.
The second accident occurred at Silver
Bow junction Mt 10 O'Clock. An unknown
man was instantly killed. II 10 supposed
that the man was also trying to steal ride.
Ills head was completely severed from his
body and the remains are maneled TO such
an extent that recognition will bs almost
impossible.
The Helena independent., 1893-04-02
Oxford Crew May Come.

New HAVEN, Conn.,. April LII ID be-
lieved the letter from tho Oxford Grew 70
Yale relative to an international college
boat race has been received from the other
side, but those In position to know will not
talk. Nothing definite ~ to jts contents
will be made public until definite action 10
dapidai Et
The Helena independent., 1893-04-02
RECTOR AHLWA RDT.

The Leader of tho eAnti-semitic Crusade in
Germany.
For man OF simply ordinary force and
ability, Ahlwardt, tho lea der of the anti
Semitic movement in Germany, has
achieved extraordinary notoriety. 1t is not,
however, his personality. but the personal
ity of the men whom he has attacked which
The Helena independent., 1893-04-02
Stabbing Affray at Bonlder.

Special to The Independent.
BOULDER, April Twill Welter was stab
bed twice last night by one Louis Cohn,
who had been in Welter's employ some time
ago. The trouble began by Wcltsr calling
Cohn hard lot of names. Cohn is in Jail.
and at last reports tho injured man was
resting easy.
The Helena independent., 1893-04-02
Neuet abls Ibr MCrosh

PRINCETON, N. D.. April 1.-Dr. James
McCosh. ex-president of Princeton and
eminent the world over az an instructor
and thinker was 50 years old TODAY and
congratulations are pouring In upon him
from young men and old scattered all over
the country.
The Helena independent., 1893-04-02
VIII Investigate.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-Some republicans
OF the senate deny the statement that in
quiry into the charges made against sena-
tor Roach. Of North Dakota, are to be
abandoned. 1t was decided by this ole-
ment OF the party that the republicans will
not only insist unon tho original inquiry
bnt will bronden tho scope Of the invsstipa-
ton and u'Rs close scrutiny of tho means
that were used to effect the election OF Mr..
Roach.
The Helena independent., 1893-04-02
suburbs Submerged.

MAND>N, N. d.. April -Four OF the six
railroad bridges crossing the Heart river.
all within six miles of Mandan, arc washed
out Scores of miles of track are gone,
In Hannah's and south Side additions th.
water has submerged houses. All peoule
were removed in sniety. In Mandan proper
no water appeared,
The Helena independent., 1893-04-02

CoNNrrrsvIrIr. Pa, April I'M ountain
fires are raging all along the eastern slops
Of the Chestnut Ridge and Laurel Hin
mountains. Several farm houses and basns
burned last night and to- day and the wind
Ia carrying the fire at rapid rate toward
the orphan school noar UniontOwn. The
underbruBh and leaves arc dry - finder.
The Helena independent., 1893-04-02
Tha Rrulaar Not Wanted.

GLASGOW. April 1.-GeorQe Abingdon
Bard, the noted sporting man who died in
Now Orleans April IS. was buried in the
family vault at Itidcholl. Charlie Mitchell
was present but his presence was evidently
distastefui to the relatives. and he was not
allowed to join the funeral procession.
The Helena independent., 1893-04-02
Special Relief Corps.

ST.. PETERSBURG April 1.--Dstfict and
provincial assemblies throughout Russia
are organizing special corps Of doctors,
hospital attendants and nurses to care for
the victims of cholera in the event of the
pestilence becoming prevalent.
The Helena independent., 1893-04-02

Col. Jesus Paliza WAS detailed few months
ago BY President Diaz to make survey OF
the Pacifc coast for the location Of the pro-
tosed dock yard. He visited Mazatlan.
Acapulco and other points and is now at
Guayamas. In his official report TO the
government he will recommend that the
dock yard be established at auAymas.
The Helena independent., 1893-04-02
The Davis VIII Case.

Special to The Independent.
BUTTE. April LIN the Davis will case
Judge Mediation to-day by an order, sub
stituted the name of John Il. Davis for that
of John A. Davis as the proponent of the
will OF Andrew j. Davis. John A. Davis
having died. John Il. Davis asks that he be
appointed administrator Of the estate of A.
j. Davis,
The Helena independent., 1893-04-02
Whore Famine Raxes.

PANAMA, April l.-Famine RACES in Cauca
valley. where the price of provisions and
the necessities of life have 30 increased that
life has become almost impossible to tho
poorer classes. The attention OF the ma
tional government has been directed to the
sad state OF affairs and to tho necessity OF
adopting aome means of nlleviating the pit
inble condition of the half million OF people
who inhabit the Cauca valley and arc on
tho brink of starvation.
The Helena independent., 1893-04-02

TO-DAY is Easter Sunday the
Queen of Christian festivals,
which signalizes the end of Lent.
For centuries the date of its
observance was a disputed point
in the Christian Church, but now
it is observed on the Sunday
which follows that 18th day of
the calendar moon which falls
upon or next after the 21st dav
of March. Pleasure resumes it's
sway after Lent, and Spring
styles appear.
The Helena independent., 1893-04-02
Father and rhres Son. K,iist,.

DEs MoNEs, a., April 1.--M Lacona, .
boiler explosion occurred to-day. killing
Henry Kinnis, aged 30. Henry Kinnis, Jr..
John Kinnis and Peter Kinnis, all three
sons of Henry Kinnis. How the explosion
occurred Ia not known.
The Helena independent., 1893-04-02
400 Houses Rurned .

MANILA, Philippine Islands. IA
destructive fire in the suburbs Of town de-
stroyed 400 houses and it 10 feared soma
lives were lost. Many persons were injured
while fighting fire.
The Helena independent., 1893-04-02
Shaken by IN Earthaualse.

CATANIA. April IA severe earthquake
shook the villages in the vicinity of Mount
Etna to-day. The inhabitants fled from
their homes in great terror. The EARTH
quake cnused much damage to property.