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The Helena independent., 1893-12-29
he MUST SURRENDER II,
The Government Assists Mrs Lees
In Recovering Her Pension
Certificate
Second Hand Man on Clorc Street
Fined For Receiving Stolen
Oats.
sano by Jury In Judge Bucks
Court.

A hearing was given III. J. Formsn yes
teFday. who was charged with withholding
pension certiHcats from Mrs. Alice Il.
Lees. The hearing took place before
United States Commissioner Geo-gs w.
6proule In tho Gold block. Fosmsn HAD
attached Mrs. Lees trnnk for 81 % room
rent, which Mrs. Lses denied. Mrs. Lsss
testified yesterday that when shs went to
Forman's house to get tbs PENSION csrtif-
cate from the trunk he refused 10 give II mp.
She vas corroborased In this BY Officer
Bosslsr and smother witness. Eosman de-.
MED u. II also appeared from the testi-
mony that Formsn's wife SAT ON the trunk
when Mrs Lees wanted to get into H..
After hearing the testimony Com
missioner Sproule bound Forman over
to appear before the next Unissd States
grand jury. Before the defendant left the
court room United States Attorney Weed
made formal demand on @. w. Tleischer.
Forsman's attorney, to produce the pension
certificate. Mr. Flsisoher said that his cli-
ent WAS unable 10 hand over the paper be-
cause it was locked up in the trunk which
was in tho possession Of Constable Charles
Horn and that Mra Lees had tho key to
the trunk. Ar. Weed told Mrs. Lees to 20
to the constable and to demand permission
to open tho trunk. "If he doesn't do IT,"
said Mr.. Weed. "Pll have him arrested
too" In srRuinR the case to the commits
sionsr Mr.. Wsed said the government knew
nothing Of this alleged debt. bnt IL was bin
duty to prosecute Foreman for retaining
the pension certificate, an act which was
made an offence BY the United States stat
utss and punishable BY fine of &1OO. Mr..
FIsischer made lengthy argument for hil
client. He said Foreman was innocent OF
any wrong and could not have produced
the certificate when demanded by Mrs.
Lsss, because the trunk was In charge OF
the constable and Mrs. Lee, had the ksy to
IL. The amount OF Foreman's bond WAS
axsd at $250.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-29
To Chicago.

Via Salt Lake, Garfield Beach and Dem
yer, Sioux CITY, Omaha o. Kansas CITY,
Ibe Worl's pictorial line. Elegant Pull
man equipment diners, chair cars and
tourist sleepers. keduoed rates and fast
time.
Call on or address % North Main street.
Helena. Mont. II. q. WILSON,
Freight and Passenger Agent. Helena,
Mont.
Z. L. LoMAx. G. p. and I. A., Omaha
Neb.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-29
STOLEN OATS.
A Secondhand Man Is Fined for Receiv-
ing Them.

A Second Hand Man ID Fined for Receive
ing Them.
For buying six sacks of Data which had
been stolen Il. q. Cole. the secondhand
man. who does business on Clore street
near the Midway. was fined yesterday in
the police court 800 and costs. making .
total Of 1924. Mr.. Cole was able to pro-
duoe the money and paid it to Judge
Crutchsr to save himself from serving .
term in Jail. Tbs charge made by County
Attorney Nolan against Cole was that of
receiving stolen goods. Tho oats were
taken from Andy Eklund BY ". G. Dubbs
who sold thsm to the second man OF
Clo.e street. Dubbs pleaded gullty to =
charge of petit larceny and was sent to
the county Jail for thirty days. j. N.
Clements appeared for Cole.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-29

SHER!FF's sALE-BY ylRTUE OF AN Exc
~ cution in my hands issned out ot the dis
trice court Of the First judicial district OF the
state Of Montana. IN and for the county OF Lewis
and Clarke. in the SUIT Of Archibald aicI can
against a'ac Minins aud h!ilina company. duly
Attested the nth day OF Dvcsmber. A. D. 1873.
have levied upon all the right, title and inter
est Of the sAid 40 AIMING anu Milling company
In and To tho following described property. sit.
uated In Lewis and Clarke county. state Of Mon
tAEA, viz:
The ''Ao" quarts lode mining claim .ooated
BY George herring and Samuel johnson on
January II, 1883. and recorded on January IL.
1855, in book Of lode locations ps9s &0l, also
the '',isld PAS quartz lode mining claim. on
xecord in bosk '.H" Of lode locations ON page
so7. located by jacob kchafer On Jaa. ]. h6.
and recorded Jan. T. 1854. both OF said lodes y
Ina in Owyhse unorsani.sd mining district.
Lewis and clarke county. Montana, all os which
Ia on record in the office Of the county eiort and
recorder OF Lewis and Clarke county, Montana.
Notice II hereby given that on tha ID
day Of anuary, A d. 1891, At the hour Of IL o'clock
of said day. the front door of this court house.
In the city of Helena. l will sell all the right,
title and interest of the naid Mao Mining and
Nj ling omp pany in snd 10 tho said above de-
scribed property, tn tho highest bidder for cAsh
In hand
Given under my hand this the i'th day es rs.
CHARLES D. CURTIS. shssiA
IL 14ID l.. Hoss> Under 6hcs4.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-29

A jury In Judge Bucks court yesterday
found 12-year-old boy named Vincent
Pierce insane. The boy was placed In
charge Of tho Sisters of Charity In Helena
when he was ono year old and remained
with them until several months ago when
he was sent 20 the poor farm owing to his
condition. He ran away from the farm
severas times and WAS hard TO manage. He
il an orphan.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-29

On Sunday evening n watch night" ser.
vice will bo held NJ the st. Pauls NJ. L.
church. Al 7:'N O'Clock Rev. J. Wesley
Hill vii! preach a New Year sermon on
"iAking Account of Stock" after which
the srrvic. will assume various forms until
the New Year il ushe ed iu.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-29

Christmas presents are difficult to aslcc, by
many persona. and It ia simply impo. .sib!a to do
eide what to buy, Cur advice To all friends in
such tilemmss is tn Ro where tho largest ass ,rt-
ment OF gifts can Lee found. and by looking ut
tha large and we'll assorted stock of all kiuds of
holiday goods. dry goods, etc.. VI I hs Iee Hive
you will be sure to get what sou want
The Helena independent., 1893-12-29
Motto. to stock owners,

Carr Broa will feel horses and cattle hay
at 81 per month; n!ro let them run to straw
stacks. Have good sheds md spring water
that never freezes and 1000 acres OF good
pasture. Enquire a. Britt & Douehes,y'
livery stable.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-29
Arrivals at the Grand Central.
Arrivals nt The Helena.
Notice to Orc shippers.

The U. 8. Public SamplinR Works. thia
city. are in the ma kst for all classes oi
smelling ores and are prepared TO pay the
highest market prioe fos came.
Parties having ore TO sell will find II to
their advantage to interview E. b. Braden.
man ager. before disposing OF their products.
Custom assayinR will receive CAREFUL and
prompt attention.
Office corner Grand and Jackson streets,
Helena, Montana.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-29
A 365.DAY PRESENT.
And Every suesssding Nay II Will Grew
IN Vo1uo.
Now, good digestion wait on appetite.
And health on both!

GpTJUCI0bt
And health on both!
Shakespeare.
OF course good digestion will ass wait on
appetite. nor health on both, unless ones
food 10 we'll cooked. And u 10 not likely 10
be we'll cooked unless yous cook hss .
Worlds Fair Souvenir Cook book, secured
through The INDEPENDENTS extraordinary
premium odsv. sxDlsined on snethsY page.
Az sonessslon 10 tbs dsmsnds or the sss-
son II has bsen decided to allow any sub
sofibsF 10 The INDEPENDENT. daily or
weekly, psid ~ OF delinqusnt, TO gst one
OF more Of these last and best publica lions
On the subject Of culinary art Tor The price
Of e1.25 cash. Thi offer will osly hold
tlemen wishing 10 mako shsis wives hsppy
and themselves comfortable can hnd no
better wav Of doing IL than By getting Z
Worlds Fair Souvenir Cook book.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-29

For Rent.
The dining and bar room Of the Cosmo.
politAn hossl. or tbs whole house. For
particulars, enquire st tho office.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-29

The merry iue tide il almost hore and you'll
be in the tide if you buy your holiday goods ut
Lutcher j Eradiey'e. lO5 broadway.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-29

piano. or is she fond of nice picture boos,? ?
Tho bee Hive can supply you with all kinds of
TOYS.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-29

Tho Bee Hive still leads rs headquarters for
holiday goods. and their assortment thus year
surpAsses any prosious season. lead their an
nOuncoment in this issue.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-29

Yon will make your little boy happy by getting
n tool chest. drum. gun. ball, book, transparent
elste or q nice game at The Bee Hive.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-29

Diners. Pullman palace and tou is,
sleepers. Free reclining chairs. The only
line to alt Lake aud d .nvar. Further in.
formation cnn be secure ed bv calling on o,
undressing No. % North Main street, Hel.
ena. Mont. Ii. .. WILSON.
Z. L. LoMAx. F eight j. Pass. Agt.
g. z. Il +. A., Omaha, Neb.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-29

Masquerade ball at Adams hall this evening
given by the Columbian Dance club. Admission
u Der couple.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-29

You can luy toys at Tho Bee Hive at wholesale
prices this year az the proprie,ors will sell their
goods for cash only. and give the consumer the
benefit of the dealers discounts
The Helena independent., 1893-12-29
Legal blanks Mt this Office.
Union Pacific SystoI

Union Pacific system.
Following rates now in effect via the
Worlds Pictorial line. Gateways to the
east. Sioux City, Ornaha. or Kansas City.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-29

Catchy music, original and bright ideas
fetching costumes. witty ssyings unique situA-
tions. aud pretty girls
Seat, on sale monday. Jan. l. 1884, at Pope &
UConnor's Drug store. Entire lower floor
81 90. 1sliety 800.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-03-16
Switching Over the Cascades.

The switchback, by means of which
the Great Northern railway crosses the
Cascade mountains in Washington, is a
wonderful piece of engineering. When
Jim Hill, the president of the Great
Northern, decided to push his road from
Spokane to Puget sound, he had compar-
atively fair field at all points save one.
At that point he was confronted by
solid mass of granite which blocked his
line for about three miles. 1t was de-
termined to tunnel the mountain, but as
the excavation would be nearly three
miles in length and take three years to
complete it was decided to build q tenn
porary road over the mountain in order
to open through connection with the
coast as soon as possible.
The temporary road crosses the crest
of the range through Stevens pass at an
elevation of 4,069 feet, and the different
attitudes are reached by a system of
nine switchbacks. The road at one place
returns three times to within 500 feet of
its former line, only a little higher up
the mountain side, but it thus covers a
distance of four miles in curves. 1t
starts from Tunnel City on the east side
of the mountain and runs to Stevens
City ON the west side. Both of these
places are the points which the tunnel
will connect when finished, and they
are 24 miles apart, yet to reach them
over the switchback distance of 10
miles must be traversed.
There are five switches on the western
side of the pass and four on the eastern
side, while the heaviest grade is 211 feet
to the mile. The survey was begun last
July, and when completed force of 700
men were put to work and the road rapid
ly pushed forward. The tracks were
connected Jan. IA, at which time the first
train went over the road. Two freight
trains week are now being run over it,
but it will not be opened for passenger
traffic until April Francisco Chron-
;r1a
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-03-16

The price of stove and chestnut sizes
of coal was reduced at meeting of the
anthracite coal sales agents held in New
York on Tuesday from $4 rs to 81 15, a
drop Of go cents ton. This move was
unexpected, as at the meeting held last
month, at which the regular spring re-
duction usually is made, there was no
change, and it was thought no reduction
would be made at this time.
Since the cold weather the railroad
companies have been accumulating large
stocks of coal at their yards until the
stock is considerably larger than the de-
mand. The circular price was stiffly
maintained, although the stock at tide
water kept on increasing. AS small
buyers could not afford to pay an ex-
horbtant figure they began to look for
other fuel, and rather than lose the trade
the reduction was made by the coal COM
panies.
The advent of warm weather was also
somewhat of a factor in the reduction of
prices. Every year there is a lowering
of prices in the spring. The one just
agreed to is to take effect April l. Last
year the prices were lower than the re-
duction made on Tuesday. The prices in
March, 1892, were: Stove, So, 80; present
city price, $4.75; chestnut, So .65; present
price, 81 so, and other sizes in the same
ratio.
1t is also very likely that the reduc-
tion may effect the price for the con-
sumers in the coal region. In Freeland
the average cost of full ton is So so, a
rate out of all proportion to the cost of
mining and delivering it,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-03-16
The Ball Tomorrow Evening.

The usual custom of celebrating the
evening of st. Patrick's Day with ball
will be followed out this year by the st.
Patrick's Beneficial Society, and the
members propose to give hearty well
come and an enjoyable evening to all
who attend. The dancing music will be
furnished by Gillespies orchestra, and
a neat souvenir programme, prepared
especially for the occasion, will be given
to every lady at the ball.
The sole objects of this society and the
union with which it is connected are
charity and benevolence, not only to-
ward its own members but to all who
may be in distress or trouble, and for
nineteen years these principles have
been carried out and thousands of dollars
have been expended in this vicinity by
the society among those in need.
Its record in this respect is one that
cannot be equalled by many societies,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-03-16
COUNCIL MEETING.
A Special Session Held and Routine
Business Transacted.

The borough council met on Monday
evening with all the members present.
The bond of Treasurer Henry Smith
was accepted. 1t is for l0,000, and the
bondsmen are H. G. Rooms, Adam
Sachs, Owen Fritzinger and himself.
The bond of Street Commissioner Frank
McGettrick for $500 was also accepted,
and his bondsmen are William Johnson
and himself.
The secretary was instructed to re-
ceive proposals up to April 6 for a jani-
tor, and in conjunction with the lookup
committee to prepare a contract govern
ing the duties of the position. The lock-
up committee was also empowered to
have water closet placed in the Citi-
zens' Hose Company's room for the use
of the members of the fire company and
council.
1t was decided to pay the same rate of
wages for work on the streets as last
year, viz, commissioner, 81 so per day !;
laborers, $1,25; with drivers, $400. A
motion that none but American citizens
be employed on the streets was carried
unanimously.
For borough surveyor Mr. Fritzinger
presented the name of P. M. Boyle, of
Drifton, and he was elected to the posi-
ton. Mr.. Boyle is to appear at the next
regular meeting to receive instructions
regarding the surveying of the unfinish-
ed part of the sewer.
Ex-Street Commissioner Boyle's bill
for work done, which was laid over at
the last meeting, was taken up and Or
dered paid, together with the amount
claimed as extra pay for laying sewers
The secretary, however, was instructed
to withhold the order until the list of
sewer connections be turned over to the
council.
Complaint was made that the gutter
along the Dever property, on Centre
between Walnut and Chestnut streets,
was not put down, and the secretary
was ordered to notify Mr.. Deyer to
have it done within the time specified
by the borough ordinance.
After instrurting the street commits
sioner to have the streets clear of all
snow and ice for the parade tomorrow
the council adjourned to meet on April
B, when the extension of the sewer
question will be discussed.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-03-16
THE REDUCTION ACCEPTED.
Lehigh Valley Directors Assist the p. & r
in Cheating Its Own Stockholders.

The directors of the Lehigh Valley
Railroad on Tuesday set at rest all
doubts as to their relations with the
Reading by accepting proposition of
the latter company to scale down the
dividend from to per cent, and by
urging its acceptance upon the stock
holders. This action was taken at the
regular monthly meeting of the board,
when the matter was decided by the de-
ciaration of a quarterly dividend of II
per cent, due April l, making the an
nual rate 5 per cent. From their state
ment it will be seen that the reduction,
so they say, is to last for only two years,
when the dividends are to be restored
to the per cent. agreed upon when
the deal was made.
The reasons set forth by the directors
for the action in assisting the Reading
to buncoe Lehigh Valley stockholders
are given in statement, in which they
quote several honeyed and get-rich-quick
promises from new agreement supple
mentary to the lease of February, 1892.
In this new agreement, which the Read
ing can change as easily as the other, it
is provided that after two years the 7
per cent. dividend is go into effect again,
and if, during the two years, the earn
ings of the Lehigh Valley exceed 10 per
cent. the Reading is to pay it the sur
plus earnings up to IA per cent Above
that figure the two companies are to
share the surplus equally, but it is a
well-known fact that the surplus will
hardly ever touch that figure.
This action of the Lehigh Valley di-
rectors may be accepted as final, and as
nothing can be expected from road
that is part of the Reading system it
is time that the citizens and business
men of Freeland are getting to work
in earnest to find out what prospects
there are to bring the Central here
The receivers of the Reading and the
directors of the Lehigh Valley, by the
brazen methods used in cheating the
latter's stockholders, have proven them
selves unworthy of any respect or con-
sideration, and Freeland should not be
content to have its railroad facilities at
the mercy of men whose words and
agreements are so unreliable. Give
them opposition by inducing the Cen
tral to come into town.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-03-16
SCALE SIDING TOPICS.

! A farewell party was held at the resi-
dence of John Frease last week in honor
of Miss Mary Simpson, who left for her
home at Lansford on Monday. A large
number Of ladies and gentlemen were
present, and a very pleasant time was
had. Singing, recitations, dialogues
and other amusements were INDUCED in
until late hour, when the guests par
took of grand supper and left for their
homes, we'll satisfied with their even
ing's pleasure. Graham's orchestra rem
dered the music.
Miss Annie Bonner, who is spending
the winter with her parents here, is en-
gagged in painting picture of the famous
Golden Gate. The work is spoken OF by
4 parties who have seen it as one of the
finest pieces of art they ever had the
pleasure of viewing.
, Several of our young men are becom-
ing experts in the line of boxing and
wrestling. Scale Siding may yet turn
out champion or two who will try to
clip Corbett's wings.
Miss Annie Christy is home on short
vacation from Kingston.
William Akers, one of our prominent
young men, has accepted a position in
d. Soloman's store
. Miss Annie Kennedy is visiting friends
in Hazeton.
Tax Collector. Givens, of Woodside,
made business trip to this place last
week.
Charles Soloman is around again after
being confined to his home for a week
from injuries received while cutting
down tree, which had fallen upon him.
Miss Ella Campbell was visiting in
Freeland for the past few days.
The Quickstep club is arranging its
{ team for the coming base ball season,
and Manager Campbell will accept all
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-03-16
Junior Mechanics Endorse Bills.

The state legislative committe of the
Junior Order United American Mechan-
les met at Harrisburg on Tuesday. The
committee is composed of Charles n.
Raymond, state councillor; William 7.
Kerr, state ce-councillor; H. A. Heis-
Ter, junior past state councillor; H. d.
Wilkin, o. X. Brightbill and Hon. II.
Wells Buser.
1t endorses the Farr compulsory edu-
cation and free text book bills, and the
Nickel bill, which prevents the employ
ment OF any but American citizens on
any buildings or institutions to which
state funds are appropriated. The COM
mittee has strong hopes of the bills all
passing
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-03-16
DEATHS.

HueuEs. AT Freeland, March II, Nor
gan Hughes, aged SO years, months
and days. Inferred on Tuesday at
Slatington.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-03-16

"Under Ban," it can be said will be
staged more elaborately than any play
that has yet come to the opera house.
The fine special scenes painted for it by
the author have received the highest
praise from critics who are competent
judges of such work, and these, with the
new drop curtain put up this week, will
make the scenic portion of the drama
alone worth more than the admission
fee.
The company has finished its rehear-
sails, and the persons in the cast are
familiar with their lines and have a
proper conception of the characters they
intend to portray. The specialties are
also very good, and with the aid of Carl
and jenkins, late of Tony PASTORS New
York company, the public can rest
assured they will receive the worth of
their money. DePierro's complete Or
chestra will furnish the musical portion
of the programme. Following is the
cast: