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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-15
The Terrible Fate OF Ten Men at the
Calumet and Hecla Mine
in Michigan.
1t Was Caused by the Engineer
Hosting the Gage To the
Gallows.
Two Others Had Boen Down tho Shaft but
the Illness Of Ono Saved Him
and Friend.

HoUGHToN. Mich, May A.-Ten men
were dashed TO pieces In the Red Jacket
perpendicular shaft of the Calumet and
Hecla mine At noon to-day. The miners
were coming up in the cage to dnns-, and
the engineer hoistsd the cage against the
timbsrs of tho shaft. The coupling pin
broke, and the mon and the cago dashed
down over three thousand feet to the bot
torn. The nanes OF the killed ars: Allen
Cameron, son of Capt. Cameron, In charge;
James Cooking single, supporting widowed
mothe.; Joseph Pope. leaves wifo and one
child; John V. Hicks, single; Andrew
Edno, married; Robert Enopia. leaves wife
and three children; Michael Leavitto, wid.
over; James Irevni, leaves wife and three
children; Con s. Sullivan. single. aged 40.
Poue's wife was at the mouth of the shaft
with his dinner. and saw tho terrible fall Of
hsr husband and his comrades.
Tho men were aboard the skip used in
hosting rock. and whom the load Of hum. 4
freight reached the surface. the engineer
did not stop in time, but drew tho cage to
the top of the derrick, when II broke loose
and went back with q crash to the bottom
of the shaft. There was no way of reach
ing the bottom for getting the dead mon
out except by going through another shaft,
half a mile away. So ii was nearly three
hours before the true state OF affairs could
be ascertained. and 1t will be towards
morning before the bodies can be brought
to the surface. II will be necessary to hoist
them $50 feet by ropes to reach the level Of
the next shaft. Then they must be carried
nearly half q mile through the drifts and
then hoisted by the man car.
| Twelve men went down this morning. but
one of them was attacked by sickness and
sen: up, accompanied by a comrsde.
| The ooroner's jury IL making 4 thorough
investigation.
II will be another day before Mine In
spector Hall and the ooroner's jury can
gather the evidence required to fix the re-
sponsibility for the eng ines failure to stop,
an investigation that the miners demand
shall be thorough. General Manage,
| Whiting and Supt. Duncan are almost
prostrated by the awful responsibility
which is thrust on them. Did the indicator
fail to work. did it fail to inform the eugi
neer when tho cage had reached the sur
face, az he says, or did he become careless
and fail to stop the engine at tho right
moment, are questions that arc being
asked and the Investigation is expected to
determine.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-15
BENEFITS NAME is DOWN.

1t Is Said He Is no Longer Sole Owner of
the Now York Herald.
NEW YORK, May 14.-For the first time
since James Gordon Bennett inherited the
editorship and proprietorship Of the New
York Herald from his father. his name did
not appear yesterday at the head Of she
editorial page. and IL is reported that he is
no longer sole proprietor. Reports have
been in circulation for some time past that
John w. Mackay. the California bonanza
king, had advanced large sums of money to
Bennett and as security he had taken a
mortgage on the plant Of the Herald. The
loans, it is said, were advanced to cover
losses in connection with the establishment
of the Mackay Bennett Gable. and the
losses sustained by Bennett's European edi-
tion of his paper in Paris and London.
Bennett came over 10 this country last week
and yesterday sailed for Europe again.
Simultaneously with his departure for
Euroue his name disappeared from the
editorial page.
1t is explained that the disappsarance of
James Gordon Bennstt's name from the
title page of the Herald is due TO the fact
that tho proprietorship of the journal has
been vested in stock company. Mr.. Ben
nett feels in case anything should happen
to him il 10 desirable the property be put in
shape for proper preservation.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-15
BIG FIRE AT WICKES.

Efforts Of the Citizens Save tho Town From
Destruction.
Special to the independent
W1oKEs, May IA disastrous FIRE os-
cured here at six O'Clock yesterday morn
ing. 1t was caused by a defective hue.
The Summit house. one OF tho most pre-
tentious structures In town, was totally de-
stroyed. Two buildings adjoining. in
which several persons were sleeping. were
seriously damaged and tho occupants barely
escaped. The residence of Mr.. Gulky, one
of the pioneers of Wiokes, was greatly dam
aged. The postoffce building was also on
FIRE but the blaze was speedily extinRuished.
A wind was blowing at the time and the
town was seriously threatened with total
destr ruotion. Tho citizens worked persis-
tently and IL is due to their efforts that
hundreds were not rendered homeless. The
water supply was very deficient
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-15
1893
RETALIATION TALKED OF.
A Methodist Missionary ON tho Probable
Course 0f China.

Meth0dtst missionary ON tho Probable
Course of China.
New York. May A.-Rsv. DR.. J. 8. Bald
win. for twenty-five years Methodist mis-
sionary In China, and for nearly quarter
OF century secretary OF the missionary
board Of the Methodist Episcopal church,
which has large meneyod interests In
China, says be has positive information
from diRnitarisa Of the Chinese govern
mont and from his own Chinese mission
aries. that X the Chinese exclusion Act IL
| carried into sffeot and the Chinese shipped
from this country 10 China, deported sim ply
because they are here without certificates.
that Americans In China will like
try. "lf the law 10 declared constitutional
by the supreme court" he said. II antici-
pate there will be an exodus both of mis-
sionaries and merchants from China in re-
tsllation for our sending some Chinese
from the United States. Several years ago
Rovei nment by one Of the censors. who was
supported in his memorial bv number OF
prominent officials. III Hung Chang. at
present vieeroy OF Chuh-l.e and Shang
Tung provinces. the great statesman OF
China whom Gen. Grant so heartily ad.
view Of tho case and ve'y
unwilling to relinquish his marked
friendship for the United States, but there
. ground for believing that this great
statesman has at last come to the conclu-
sion that the only way to defend the honor
and dignity of his own nation, in view OF
these expo cted acts Of oppressive legisla-
tion on our part, and in view of tho failure
OF diplomatic action to produce any rem
edy, 10 to enter upon course of retaliation
and treat Americans In China as the Chi
nese are treated in America. This ID ths
most perilous time in relation TO China We
have yet encountered. IL is probable tbs
Methodist church will make an appeal tc
the Chinese authorities in case depot ttatio1
10 decided upon in behalf the Methodist
missionaries now stationed in the prov
iaoes."
WASHINGTON, May IA. - Returns OF
Chinese registration from thirty-fvc out O.
sixty-three internal districts show 43 1G!
Chinese registered. Tho districts mos
densely populated BY Chinese have not ye
made returns. II is estimated there ar,
ITO, 600 Chinese in the United States.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-15
It Is Troubling the Representatives
Of Spain and the United
States
No Question But That the Infanta
Should Make a Call on
Cleveland.
Whether the President Should Mako \ Re
turn Visit ls What II Puzzling tho
Diplomats Now.

WASHINGTON. May IA. III was learned to-
day that the representatives OF spain and
the United States had thus far failed to
reach q satisfactory understanding regard
ing the programme Of courtesies TO be ex-
changed between the president and Infanta
Eulalie in tho course OF hor stay in Wash
ington. According to custom the princess,
At a convenient period after her arrival,
would call upon President and Mrs. Cleve-
land at the White house. Whether or not
tho president should return the call upon
the princess at her quarters in the hotel, Is
q question upon the settlements Of which
depends the future course of the infanta.
The Spanish representatives, IL il UNDER
stood, insist upon a return visit to the
princess, one that they say is due
by courtesy, and should be paid. They
argue that the princess il the personal
representative of the queen, and is in the
United States upon the express invitation
of congress. Under these conditions. and
these only, they feel that return visit
should be paid. If the infanta were travel
ing through the country as tourist merely.
she would pay her respects to tho president,
but no visit from him would be expected.
The Spanish officials are quoted as saying
that the Same courtesy which should OBJ
tain among individuals OF the same rank,
and not otiqustte, demands that the visit
of the infanta be reoiprocatsd by the pres
idsnt. Tho subject has been very thor.
oughly discussed in Washington and Mad.
rid and the telegram from the latter capi.
tai. printed on Saturday morning. express
ing apprehension that the infanta's health
would not permit her TO continue on hel
journey to the United States, is construed
here IS preparing for her return to spair
from Cuba, If 1t be found necessary te
change the original programme The sit
uation IL embarrassing and many sugges-
tions have been made Of an expedient to
relieve it. One of these. IL is understood
was that the infanta and suit be enter
tanned at the White house during her stay
thus obviating altogether the difficulty ovel
the visit. There is no precedent for tn,
guidance of the officials here. as no one as
suminR TO be the personal representative o.
sovereign ever visited this country.
HAvANA, May 14.-The Infanta Eulali,
and her husband attended ths military re-
view yesterday afternoon and in the even
ing went to the ball at the Casino Espagnal
1t is reported she will embark to-morrov
for New York.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-15
THE REVOLUTION GROWING.
Nicaragua Likely to Have . Change II
GOvernm ents Soon.

Nicaragua Likely to Have a Change In
Governm ents Soon.
PANAMA. May 14.-Advioes from Nica-
raugua show that the revolutioniats are
gaining ground and daily becoming more
aggressive. FAN Juan Del Sur and the
country towns up TO Granada are in their
hands. Corinto Is being fortified by tho
government to resist an expected attack
from San Juan. The opposina forces are
nassing at Masaya. Two battles fought
near Masaya resulted in favor of the evo-
lutionistB, whose superior artillery caused
the government troops heavy losses.
Ex-President Zavalla. of Nicaragua. tel
eRrAphed from Granada to-day: almost
all the country has risen AGAINST the gov
ernmsnt. Departments of Granada, Mas
aaya. Rivas. Chontales. Matagalpa. New
Sspoy and Lake Nicaragua have risen. San
Juan and the Atlantic coast Is In possession
of the rsvolutionists. President Sacaza
REQ duced Icon and ChinandeRa. The tsvo-
lutionary army camped at Masssvs. Three
formidable attacks by government !, oops
were reported with great loss to the as
sailants. The government is ON the de-
fensive. The revolution advances daily
and its triumph is CO, tain."
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-15
IN A BOA'S COILS.
Startling Adventure of q Woman in
Dime Museum.

Startling Adventure of a Woman in .
Dime Museum.
BOSTON, May A.-At North Attleboro on
Monday as Nellie De Granville, who has
charge Of a boa constructor In a dime
museum show, was putting the reptile away
in large box preparatory to removal to
another town. IL turned upon her. He
coiled his Shiny body around her and COM
mencsd TO crush her. She screamed In
agony. and the other employees Of the show
rushed to her aid. There was terrific bat
tie between the men and the snake. The
monster struck at Aiss De Granvills's arm.
biting la, &c piece out of it just below the
elbow. and all the time he was Tightening
his coils about the suffering woman.
The em mploy,s of ths show, after long
struggle. got the best of tho boa. and sue
csedsd in forcing him back into his box.
Then the huge reptile began an attack or
himself. He tied himseif up in big
knot and bit swo large pieces out of his OWL
body.
Miss Do Granville's wound was dressed
by a physician. The bite Of boa is not
deadly.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-15
THE BROOKLYN HANDICAP.

Prospects of an Interesting and Brilliant
Contest.
NEW YoRK. May A.-The Brooklyn hand
ioap never looked more open, and those
who make the journey to the Dwyer track
will in all probability SEQ an interesting &
and brilliant content. The opinion is uni
vorsal tonight that Lamplighter would go
to the post favorite. He will probably
open at 8 to &. Banquet ouRht to be second
choice; bnt If Dwyer decides to play his
horse banquet will 60 to the post favorits,
or tho others. Separate and Judge Morrow
will unquestionably find the most support.
The indIca tions are tho handicap will be
run over q track a trifle deep and slow. but
safe as anybody could wish for, there being
two or three inches of loose dirt on top of
the hard ground.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-15
THE FAKIRS HAD A HARVEST.

Effect Of not Letting tho People Into the
Big show In Chicago.
CHICAGO, May l4.-The Worlds fair
would have had full 100000 visitors TO. day
had the gates been open. As on last sun
day, however, the crowd which centersd At
tho natural attraction was forced to find
entertainment in side shows and other at
fractions alike intellectual. The fakirs
reaped enough money TO make them rich
for year to come. Inside the gates the
work Of installation and ARRANGEMENT OF
the delayed exhibits went on busily al ever.
Tho exhibits Of fruit, which we're picked
some sixty days ago In New South Wales,
consisting OF apples, pears and grapes, ar
rived to-day. There was not a blemish on
the fruit, IL being az sound as when picked
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-15
PATRIOTS MUST NOT DESPAIR.
The Cuban Revolution Said to I3e in Very
Coed shape.

The Cuban Revolution Said to he in Very
Coed shape.
KEY WEST. Fla, May 14.-Advices from
Cuba to the insurgents here bid them not
to despair or give ur. The province Of st.
IQno is virtually held by the insurgents and
they oaunot easily be dislodRed. II is stated
that 500 men are ready to embark for Cuba.
The Mascot brings news Of raids in tho
province of Havana last night by the revo-
iutionists. Notwithstanding the reports OF
the Spanish authorities that everything Is
quiet the federal officials here have re-
liable information that there are large
quantities OF arms and ammunition stored
on this island destined for the Cuban in
suresnts. Every preoaution will be taken
to prevent shipment. Gen. Mertz. it IL said.
has collected $4,000 since last Monday In
this city for the Cuban cause.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-15
Working Had Money

Sioux C1TY, Iowa, May 14.-George Hal
lett and George Mason. Salvation army
mon. were arrested late last night with
counterfeit silver dollass, qusrters and
halves in their possession. Hallst con-
fsssed that he and Mason. with the three
to gsflg that possessed large amounts OF
commercials In Omaha. Lincoln. Council
Bluffs and this oity. They took the police
to house on Lsfay etse street fitted up for
the business. where a large number of dies,
a quantity of metal and tools used BY them
we're found and contiscaten.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-15

TO-DAY the great Brooklyn
Handicap will be run at Graves9
end, Long Island.
This event opens the racing
season in the East, and the REL
suit excites the greatest interest
among turfmen. Only first class
flyers are entered for the stake
which aggregates a large sum.9
Io-days race is rapidly rising in1
Importance to an equality with
the Suburban and the other
great events of the racing year!\
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-15
Value of Muskstry Training.

A writer In German war journal. oom-
menting ON the experience Of the most
recent wars, says that the new rifle has re-
duced all armies 10 nearly the same level GO
far ns arms are concsrned. Even ths effect
of the individuality of the men will be to a
certain extont lost. and tho advantage will
the best training. This can only be tested
whom within ranges at which small objects
can be aimed ut. The grand end Of mus
kerry instruction muat now be to make M en-
accurate shots At distances Of from 50O
yards to 600 Yards,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-15
SQUEEZED BY A BLACKSNAKE 4.
Terrible Experience of . Man In the Coils
of Monster.

Terrible Experience of Man In the Coils
of = Monster.
LITTLE Rock, Ark. May 14.-Clay Watts
had a frightful experience yesterday with q
blacksnake. He was In . fold QUITTING
sprouts, near Mountain Home. whom large
blacksnake. nearly six feet long, came
crawling toward him.
When the reptile got within . couple of
feet of him he tried 70 hit it with an axe.
Failing to make his blows effective he
dropped the axe and took to his heels. The
snake overlook him and threw him TO the
ground. He spranq 10 his feet and Rtasped
the reptiles body just below the head. The
snake wrapped itself about the mans legs
and body and was squeezing with all the
pover it had. Watts held fast his grip and
hobbled back to his axe and to a log, where
he succeeded 10 choppina the reptile in two.
and thus ended q several minutes tussle
and fearful experience.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-15
Paid for Their Bruises.

SAN Francisco. May H.-At the Mare
Island navy yard final payment of the in
demnity awarded the Baltimore sailors has
been made. Tho four sailors injured in
the assaults on the Americans received their
scom. ense for tho indiRnities they re-
gsiyed a. Valparaiso. p. McWilliams re-
ceived $1,000. p. Houlihan $500, Herman
Frsdsticka 1850, and George Pouter
1880. Pouter and Houihan smiled away
yestar day on the Alliance with light hearts
and hsnyy pockethooks.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-15
They Arc Mad nt Cleveland.

TACOMA. Wash, May 1.-THE peoples
party central club of Prioe county, at a
meeting last night. adopted resolutions
strongly condemninR President Cleveland
for suspending the enforcement OF the
Geary Chinese exclusion law. and calling
upon congress- to 'tnke such action. by i'm
peachment or otherwise. al shall forever
prevent and deter him or his SUCCESSORS
from repeating such an unwarranted deed"
The resolutions refer TO the Presidents
order suspenting the law as IAN ukase."
and compare his action to tho diotatorial
power exercised by the czar Of Russia and
the emperor of China.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-15
One Bonnet in Th,rty-four Years.

WARREN. O., May 14-In a divorce suit
filed here yesterday by Mrs. Pardse, OF
Hartford. this county. against her husband
for alimony and relief, she affirms that in
thirty-four years Mr.. Pardee never
permitted her to attend any church of re-
iiRious service nor to enter store. or to at
tend her fathers funeral, making her prac-
ticelly a prisoner in her own homo. She
SAYS he refused to provide her medical aid
when needed. and adds that he has allowed
her but ono bonnet since her marriage.
The defendant was enjoined by Judge
Craig from disposinR of his property.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-15
Cha, yes in tho Hierarchy.

BALTIMORE, May A.-Cardinal Gibbons
has received Gable from Rome announo-
ing that Bishop Kahn. of Wheeling. had
been made coadiutor 10 the venerable Arch
bishop Kendriok, Of st. Louis. with the
the right OF sucosssion; the erection OF Du-
buque to an arohepisoopSl see with Bishop
Hsnnsssy as first archbishop and the trans
for of Bishop Burke from Cheyenne 70 b.
,loaenh Mo.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-15
Bank Officers Indicted.

LITTLE Rock. Ark. May 1.-THE United
States grand jury has returned hve indiot-
mcnts against officers OF the First National
bank, a. follows: II. G. Allis, president
for making false entries. for making false
statement 10 com ut toller, and for misSp-
y, opviating funds; and 9. 1. Walker. cash
Ter. on two counts for making false returns
10 aOmpAt oller.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-15
Politics In Rhode Island.

PROVIDENCE. II. l., May 1.-THE repub-
licaus elected the senator in North Smith
field yesterday. which gives thsm. with the
Iieutenant governor. fifty-fivs votes in the
next general assembly. This constitutes
majority of the grand com mittes. and en-
Rbles them TO elect republican state officers,
unless further oomplicstions arise by ths
unseatinu of republioans by the democratic
house. II republicans are unsestsd the sem
ate will refuse 10 meet the houss, and z
hold-oye. government will be the result.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-15

GREeNyILLE. Miss. May A.-Another
break took placo IN the lovee at Brooks
Mill. three miles below. by the Arkansas
side of tho river this morning. The crev-
nsse 10 about 200 feet wide and gradually
spreading, but will do little damage save to
add to the volume OF water flowing over tho
country. Tho Lakeport orevasse this
morning widened to over GOO feet. and the
country around 10 all inundated.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-15
Keene Made Another Fortune

New York. May A.-lt is alleged as part
of the inside history Of The big crash in
N Ational Cordsgs that James Il. keene IL
81, 800, 600 winner. Private information, il
IL said, conveyed through trio OF brokers'
wives, enabled Keene to pay Of some old
scores and at the same time make a for
tune. The ex-Californian 10 said TO have
been tho mysterious boar in the Rteat crash
in this industrial stock.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-15

LouIsvrIIE. May 14.--Pstsr MaheH and
the 81 Joe Kid are likely TO meet in the
ring In this oity Wednesday night. Both
puuilists are in tows, aud arrangements
for the match are now being made.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-15
Shot by His Intended ViCtinl.

BRooK1NY, N. Y, May 14.-Georao Phil
lips. G. cen goods man. WAS shot last night
and fatally wounded by Joseph Hall. who
came here from Steslton, Pa. to buy 1000
worth OF counterfeit money. When Hall
held back Phillips tried to Rst his money
from him. aud tho shooting took place.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-15
Mnuv Deaths Follow n Panic.

ST.. PETERSBURG. May 14.-The steam
ferry boat on the river Nista, near Boro-
vitch, govet nment of Noveorod. became un-
manageable In mldstream to-day. The
passengers were panic stricken and sevs al
Jumped overheard. Others launched the
boats which were at once Overorowded and
swamped. Dozens of persons are known tc
have been drowned and many more are
missing.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-15
Him DAILY nnak In TIM Rinr.

BUFFALO, N. Y, May 14.-Jim DAILY, the
former sparrina partner of Corbett, has
been matched by Gus Tu.hill. OF New York.
to spar Peter Msher four rounds In Phila-
dclphiA June /. for $4,000. Daily 10 In nno
condition, and says II he defeats Aahor he
would like to m0et FitzsimMonA.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-15
Settled 1t with The,r Fists.

WEST PoINr. N. Y. May H.--Cadet Dill
lawav Of the third class, and Cadet Nolan,
of the fourth class. decided to settle a
dispute in ring styls yesterday. They
fought twsntv-th minutes and twenty
Ave seconds. and DillawAy got knock out
blow in the eighth round.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-15
Tho MoAu,.tss Com p.ny Dlsbanded.

Tho MoAuiitfs Company Disbsnded.
DKNvm. Nay 1.-The McAuliffee Theat-
rioal company disbandsd here to-day. Tho
reason given 10 that 1t would not be profit
able 10 complete the season. which would
have ended a. San Francisco. MoAulifie
and the members Of ths company will leave
for the east soon.