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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-04-20
Reciprocity Treaties That Are o
Benefit Exclusively 10 the
Other Countries
Probability That Their Operations
VIII Be Suspended Before
Very Long.
Report Of tho Civil Service Com IN ission-
Growth Of tho Classified Service
Banks and Examiners,

WARRINGTON. April 19.-Investiga into
ths workings OF several reciprocal trade
arrangements entered into by the United
States with Central and South American n
countries. and with Spain for Cuba and
Porto Rico. under the provisions of the
Mckinley act. which Secretary Gresh am
instituted Immediately upon assuming the
duties OF his office, it is reported, has led to
the determination by President Cleveland
to terminate the arrangements with Brazil
and with Spain for Cuba and Porto Rico.
Inquiry at the state department develope ed
the fact that the arrangements have not yet
been terminated. It cannot be ascertainsd d
that the reported action is part OF the
policy Of the administr alton to abandon
reciprocity. On tho contrary, the result of
the inquiries tends to prove that il any
such action has been, or will be. taken with
regard to Brazil and Spain, IL will be due to
special and local oauses.
Complaints are said to have been re-
esiyed from persons doing business with
Cuba and Porte Rico that local officials OF
those islands do mot observe tho require
ments Of the reciprocal prohibitive duty
upon articles entitled to admission free OF
duty under the terms of the convention.
some complaint 10 also made OF Brazil in
this direction. but not to nearly 80 great
extent a. with regard to the islands. The
treaty with Brazil is susceptible to termina-
ton on three months notice by either
party; that with Spain it is to remain in
force 80 long as it shall not be modified by
mutual agreement OF the executive power
of the two countries.
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CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.
Ninth Annual Report Jssued-Pnblio Sci
vice and Population.

Ninth Annual Report Issued-Public Ser
vice aud Population.
WARRINGTON. April 19.-The ninth annual
report of the civil service commission was
issued to-day. The commissioners urge
that the classified service should be ex-
tended as rapidly as practicable to cover
every position in tho public service to
which II can appropriately be applied.
They earnestly desire that some such bill
as that introduced in tho last congress to
take fourth class postmastets out Of poll
tics may become law. Tho report con-
tinues: ultimately the system Or promo
tions in the departments must come under
the immediate supervision of the commits
sion In order to secure uniformity and the
best results. Very serious harm. in our
Judgment. results from allowing the chiefs
OF divisions to be exempted from examina-
ton, and We think thew should be put I'M
der general rule and be apr ointed by pro-
motion from within the service.''
Tho report shows very surprising
growth In the number of employees, COM
pared with the growth of population. The
percentage of the growth of employees in
the public service in two years is nearly
double that of population. The service
classified for examination under civil ser
vice rules has grown even faster in the same
space OF time. increasing at the rate of
about 1870 per cent, 40 that, whereas only
about ii per cent of the public service had
been removed from party politics in 1888.
about II per cent in 1893, was SO removed.
The whole number OF places subject to
competitive examination under the rules
now is AZ 92S.
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EDWIN BOOTH DYING,
The Eminent Tragedian Again Stricken
With Paralysis.

The Eminent Traged!an Again Stricken
With Paralysis.
New YORK. April 19.-Edwin Booth, the
tragedian. is dying at the Players club,
Gramercy park. suffering from paralysis.
1t is believed that this, the second paraly-
tic stroke the famous actor has been
stricken with, will prove fatal. At II
O'Clock this morning Supt. McGonigle, of
the Players club. not having heard from
Mr.. Booth. opened the door Of his sleeping
arartment at the club and found the TRACE
dian lying in bod unconscious. DR.. st.
Clair Smith and D.. Hanson were imme-
diately summoned and gave II as their
opinion that he WAS seized with a paralytiC
stroke some time during the night.
Drs. Smith ami Ransom remained with
tho patient all day and Mt midnicht, though
there were signs of consciousness, his con-
dition was considered very critical, and the
attending physicians said it is very doubt
ful If Booth would recover.
Booth gave his last erfo nance at the
Aondemv of Music in b ooklyn, Arril 8,
1891. His health has generally been poor
since. He spent most of his time at the
Players club; A few weeks ago he appea ed
to be considerable better. SO much 30 in
deed, that it was reported that he
would return to tho stage next
season. Ho has been in the habit
of leaving the club to dine with his
daughter once or twice week. and he wen (
to the theater a few times. The last time
he was seen in public was on April 5, when
he attended Alexander Salvini's retform-
anoe at the Manhattan opera house. For
the last few days he has not been so we'll.
At ono n. m. this (Thursdayl morning it
WAS announced at the club house that
Booth was sinking. and while he might re-
cover hi, condition 10 more precarious than
at any time since his attack.
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MRS. DOWTy's TRIAL.
A Jury Secured and Most of the Eyi.
Ia.

A Jury Secured and Most of the Evil
dence In.
Special to Tho Independent
LiytSdsToH, April 10. - jury In the
Dowty murder trial wss secured at II
O'Clock this morning. Several witnesses
were introduced By tho state, who related
tho particulars OF the killing. James
khin. one of the principal Witnesses foi
the atate, testified that Mrs. Dowty called
at the house whore Iierney was boarding
and asked to zee him; that few moments
after Tietney went out Mrs. Dowty drew c
revolver and shot him through the stom
ach; that Tierney WAS carried to his loom
whore he soon after died. The defense ex-
amined number of witnesses this after
noon whose testimony WAS In the main to
prove that Mrs. Dowty was of unsound
mind at the time of the tragedy.
Mrs. Dowty was placed on the stand to
testify in her own behalf. She stated that
Tierney had circulated stories detrmen tal
to her character and had repeatedly in
suited her. 1t is expected the case will 20
to the jury tomorrow.
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TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

New YoRx, April 19.-The Herald's Kiel
cable says that Prof. Wolf, of Heidelburg,
has discovered another planet OF the
thirteenth magnitude.
ALBANY, April ia bill to prohibit com
binations to advance the price of the neo-
essaries OF life. passed the assembly to-day
and goes to the governor.
WoRor TEA. Mass.. April la-Fire to-day
In the Clinton Wire Cloth oompanv's works
At Clinton somplstely destroyed the build
ing. Loss $2b0,0O0 fully injured.
TT. LOUIS April ia bad wreck oo-
Cured ON the Iron Mountain railroad near
Victoria station last night, when tho
Memphis express was ditohed and oil the
coaches jumped the track. Seven persons
were injured, but NO one fatally.
MoRaILLToN, Ark, April 19.-The grand
Jury having indicted Flanagan Thornton.
tho murderer Of Constable Pate. for mur-
der in tho second degree. the mob became
disappointed at the result and took him out
at midnight aud strung him up in the main
street.
KANSAS CITY. April 19.-Col. Thos. H.
Monastery. tGo veteran fencing master OF
Chicago. has accepted the sweepinR ohal-
iengs Of Capt. Thomas Phelan. OF this oity,
to meet any broadawordsman In the world
in fight 10 q finish. no protsotion except
helmet for 1500 side.
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New YORK, April ia dispatch from
st. Louis this morning. attributed to John
Blessing, of the banking firm Of Gaylord,
Blessing Il Co., sensational story TO ths
effect that the Missouri Pacific Railway
company was approaching receive ship
or Il complete reorganization. involving the
scaling down of the interest debt, and that
the company has over $4,000 of floating
debt not shown In its ieports or statements.
When shown the dispatch George Gould
said: "Ihete is not y word of truth in ths
statement. There is to be no receiver md
the company's floating debt IL only 81 000,-
oOa all of which is carried by Russell Sage
and myself" Russell sage snid: "There
Is absolutely no foundation Tor the state
ment. There is no occasion for Il receiver
for tho company and there Will be none.
Tho company's report tells the truth about
the floating debt. The stock was attacked
by bears who were short of ii and wans
To oOyer."
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THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
Warner Miller Likely to Retire From tn
Presidency.

Warner Miller Likely to Retire From the
Presidency.
New YORK, April 19.-The stockholders
of the Nicaragua Canal company will meet
to-morrow at noon. 1t is stated that War
ner Miller will resign ms president and
Smith M. Weed. Of PlattsburG, N. Y. will
succeed him. A morning paper will say
that there is opposition to Miller from
English investors, it is said. AS the Eng
lish investors are particularly interested in
discovering Cleveland's attitude on the
subject of the completion of the canal it is
imperative that there should be n change
in control. and the substitution for Miller
of a representative who can treat with tho
present administration.
1t is stated that the English investors are
desireus OF completing the canal through
the aid of a joint subsidy from the British
and American governments. They esti-
mate that it will require $65000, 600, and
say England is willing to qua antee it's
share. The plan Is to insure dividend of
three per cent for seven years. and euaran-
tee the repaymsnt OF the subsidy in ten
Yeara.
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PRIMROSE LEAGU 4.
Annual Gathering of the Organization
Salisbury's speech.

Annual Gathering of the Organ izat ion
Salisbury's speech.
LONDON, Apri! 19.-The annual gathering
of the conservative organization known a.
tho Prim' ose league was held TODAY il
Covent Garden theater. Lord Salisbury
delivered an address, in which Re dealt
with the Irieh home rule bill. He said the
financial proposals of the bill would
almost bankrupt Ireland and heav-
lily burden Great Britain. But. he
continued. the atrocious feature of
the scheme was that the Irish members
would sell their freedom for the advantage
of Ireland by forcing the government to
give them what they wanted. The bill now
before the houss of commons would no,
get rid of the Irish question, since Eng
land would be compelled TO comply with
Itish demands.
The house of lords, exclaimed Lord Sal
isbury. must not be turned away from its
duty by any discussions concerning it,
constitution, but must rescue the empire
from its assnilants.
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MONARCHS OF THE SEA.
Arrival Of the FrenoI, FiaesIip-sRn
Francisco Crews Winners.

Arrival Of the French FiaRship--snn
Francisco Crews Winners.
Fort MONROE Va, April 10. The French
flagship Arethuse. which has been daily OK
pectsd for some time. was sighted before
many persons were astir this morning.
She was received with the usual deafening
salutes from the fleet, and the usual calls
OF ceremony were made. just befors noon
roads with two brooms made fast TO hor
rigging, indicating that the navy had an
other ship that could sweep the sens. She
circled around the feet and steamed ont
for Baltimore. Tonight the San francisco
owns the earth. and they have fencs
fleet. and with John Crittenden Watson
for commander, and now with victory
perchsd upon all their banners. they are
willing to challenge the world and give
odds.
When the San Francisco's six-oared gig
came sweepinR across the line in tho fist
race. leaving the Philadelphia Blake. Chi
caRo and two kussians to come in in the
order 1l, named. there was howl of JOY.
When IN the second event the San Fran
clsco'a barge carried off the little black flag,
the howl grew to prolonged roar. Then.
aiter something OF a tussle with the white
shlrted men of the Partridge. the san
OF struggling crews. the roar became
whirlwind Of sound, and finally. when an
almost neck-nnd-neck race with the Bnlti-
more's dingy resulted in an unbroksn
series OF victories. the mon went mad with
delight and filled the air with cyclone of
yelling that would howl down gale at sen.
Lieut.. Colehan. of the Bennington, acted
a. starter. and the judges we're Lieuts. Potts,
OF the San Francisco; 4. S. Roge .. OF tho
Chicago; Valentine Nelson, Of the Con-
cord. and Lieut.. Alden. OF H. M. Is. Tartar.
One Of the British warships, the Par
fridge. left suddenly this afternoon. it IL
believed for Nassau. where it is said some
difficulty has arisen between the white in
habitants and few colorel natives. The
loss of this vessel from the British display
will not materially affect it. She is tho
smallest vessel Of the five and made but a
poor appearance alongside her sister ships.
The Dolphin loft this afternoon for An
naro oils whore she will take Secretary Her-
bert aboard Friday and convey him for the
dinner he gives to the officers of tho feet
Friday evening.
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Seth Clear Eyes Attempts suicide.

Special to Tho Independent
ST. PAUL. April 19.--Ssth Clear-Eyes. a
young Indian whose home il at Helena, at
tempted TO commit suicide At the union
depot in st. Paul. He was ON his way home
from Carlisls, Pa, having been compelled
to leave school on account OF i'll health.
While in the depot he went into the barber
shop. grabbed razor and drew IL across
his throat. He was removed to hospital.
He will probably recover.
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SETTLED DOWN TO A SIEGE.
Tho Union Pacific Strike Assumes no New
Phase.


Phase.
OMAHA. Neb., April 10.-There NAV be q
walkout of engineers and fremen on the
Union Pacific. At least that is what the
striking iIonworkers claim. The advisory
committee of the strikers held confer
ence this afternoon with delegation from
the engineers and Fl, emen's brotherhoods,
and although the outcome is not known,
| one of the strike leaders asserted that the
| engineers would refuse to handle any en-
| gine repaired bv scabs except those draw
ing the fast mail. There is no indication
ground assumed by them Monday, and
things have commenced to settle down for
4 long period. The strike is being fought
ont along lines of conservatism, without
violence or unnecessary demonstration. No
new men went out. and only three or four
however, that they will be joined by large
number of moulders, apprentices and gang
| bosses to-mOr: :Ow.
| TOPEKA. April 19.-The Santa Fe officials
emphatically deny any intention of alb o.
eating any contracts with any organizations
representing it's employees. General Mana
ger Frey this morning said to an Associated
press representative that the company lad
agreed to the wages asked by the men rep
resentino the striking employees and the
only difference bstween the company and
its employees WAS in come ction with signing
a contract which the company believed to
be unjust and unfair.
TOLEDO April 19.-Negotiations for a
settlement of the Ann Arbor strike are
practically concluded, and 1t is expected
that the str ike will formally be declared off
Tomorrow morning. The old men are to
bo taken back as fast as needed. but none
Of the new men wil' be discharged.
BRUSSELS. April l9.-Yesterday's action
in the chamber of representatives in grant
ing universal suffrage completely ALA, ed
the industrial uprising of strikers here. At
Antwerp and other places they generally
resumed work this morning. No further
trouble is anticipated.
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TONIGHT the annual election
of the Manhattan Club will take
place at the clubhouse in New
York City.
President Frederic r. Cou-
dert declines a reelection, and
a hot fight is on between the
Tammany and anti Tammany
elements for the control of the
club. The candidates are Ex-
Secretary William C. Whitney,
c. c. Baldwin and ]. Edward
Simmons. There will be sharp
struggle between the opposing
parties.
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DIR. HOLLOWAY'S STATEMENT.
How Those scabby Sheep Got Into tho
State Last Year.

How Those Scabby Sheep Got Into tho
State Last Year.
Special to The Independent.
MILES CRY. April 9.-State Veterinarian
Herbert Holloway. whose action in relation
to a lot of sonbby sheep shipped into Gus
ter count. last year by Barney & GAM, was
severely criticised by the sheepmen in
convention here Monday. is in the city at-
tending the stockgrowers' convention. In
regard to the case he says: 'Chas. w.
Barney was regularly appointed as my
deputy on the application of the WOOL
growers of Yellowstone county. and for
several yeats, in fact ever since the scab
law was passed. has served in that CAPACITY
without any complaint from them. His
record was faultless and he has done good
and efficient work in clearing ont the soab
in numerous instances Chenowith was
application of the sheepmen of Custer
county.
Last fall GAM reported to mo that he
was about 10 bring in band of twcnty odd
thousand sheep from Colorado and would
like to have them inspected. told him
that he would have to report their arrival
at the Montana limo to the sheep inspector
of the county III which they first came for
inspection. He said the first inspector
would te Charley Barney, and that as he
was interested in the eheep he thought it
would be more satisfactory to have them
inspected by somebody else. / told him
could get nm officer from another county to
go and zee them. / could not we'll charge
up expenses for inspecting sheep when the
deputies were paid for that purpose. lie
said il would consent to inspect them he
would pay the expenses incurred. II was
merely matter Of form that should in
speet them. "a he did not want any scabby
sheep. and Barney being an inspector would
certainly not bring in any. l said: 'Vory
we'll; give mo four or five days notice aud
will inspect them.' He said he thought
they would be ready in about two or three
weeks. bnt he could give me plenty
OF time by telegraph. did not hear any
thing more, aud meeting MIR. Ganz on the
street about three weeks later ! asked him
II II was NOT about time for the sheep to
come. He said il was a long way for me to
come, and he got Chsnowith.
II later received report from Cheno-
with In which he said he had inspected the
sheep and foand them free from disease.
examined some Of the same sheep myself
about three weeks after Chenowith's exam
instion. and IL was with the greatest Diff
Guilty that could ind enough sheep show
Ing scab badly enough 10 find live parasites.
but which did after some trouble. ~
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D,snppearance OF a Mi,ltonalre.

CHICAGO, April 19.-Lyman B. Lamb, a
millionaire from Akron, Ohio, came here
Monday to complete a real estate deal. In
company with ATTORNEY Newman he went
to bank, drew S2S. 600 and leaving n
satchel containing the money in the hands
of the LAWYER went to restaurant to eat.
From that time nothing has been heard of
him, and ii is supposed he WAS followed
and foully dealt with by persons who saw
him draw the money aud did not sss him
turn ii over to the ATTORNEY. Tho police
have had number of men working on the
case, but so far without result.
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State Medical Association,

Special to the Independent.
GREAT FALLS, April 19.-The animal
meeting of the Montana Medical associa-
tion commenced in Elks' hall this after
noon. About thirty physicians were in at
tendance. In the absence of President
Treacy. OF Helena, the meeting was called
to order by DR.. King of Helena. vice prssi-
dent. Nine new members were admitted
To-nights session WAS devoted to the read
ing of medical papers and general discus
sion Of the same. If the weather permit,
the doctors will take trip up the Missour
tomorrow morning on the steam yacht J.
j. Hill, and in the afternoon will visit th,
smelling plants. In the evening they vii
be banquetted at the Park hotel by loca
physicians. Tho association will probably
be in session until Friday noon. Man,
moro physicians are expected from tn,
western portion Of the state on to mo row.
train.
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PIoneer Mill Burned.
Special to The Independent

M1ssoULA. April 18-The old Fort Owen
grist mill, near Stevensville. was burned
early Monday morning. Loss on mill
$4,000, on wheat $3.50. This was the first
flour mill built in Montana and was owned
by Mrs. Kate Mccormick. 1t was only val
liable for grinding feed. being without
modern improvements. The ire ia thought
to be the work of an incendiary in revenge
for defeat in a lawsuit, Mrs. Mccormick
having recently won a water right suit
from q large number of ranchmen.
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Close Watch Over the Banks,

WARRINGTON, April 19.-1t is said that as
soon ns Eckeis. the democratic comp trollsr
of the currency. assumes his duties. Secre.
tary Carlisle intends TO reorganize the sys-
tenn of examining national banks. He de-
sres to prevent such dishonesty as was
shown in the affairs of banks which recently
failed in Boston. Philadelphia and Nash
vile. and for that purpose. after redistrict-
ing tho banks so as to equaizs the exam.
insrs' work. he will ask congress to enact
law giving the examiners more power In
looking out for the perpetrators of frauds.
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A Theory Verified.

SAN Francisco. April 19.--Prof. Holden,
director of the Lick observatory at Mount
Hamilton. to-day selegraphed the As
sooiSted press as follows: "A cipher tsle-
q am just received from Prof. Sohaeberle.
In Chill, informs US that tho Lick Obssrva.
tory expedition TO observe the total solar
eclipse has been successful in every respect.
Tho theory OF the solar COT ona. proposed by
Prof. Schaeberie, has bean verified"
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Young Johnny Had the roo,hache.

SAN FRANcIsco, April l9.-Ths departure
of John W. Maokay and wife for sau
Diego last evening was postponed on ao-
count of the illness of John W. Maokay,
Jr. The young man was afflicted wish
the tooth accidentally swallowed some of
the drug. He was given an emetic and 10.
day was reported nearly recovered.
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Many Knock, Few Admitted.

TACOMA. April 19.-Collector Wasspn
commenced an examination of the 275
Chinese held on the steamer Aogul since
Thursday. 30 far the certificates held are
the same 40 those presented a. other points,
but u 10 apparent that only . small pro-
portion will bo admitted.
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could 500 lawsuit in sight and wanted the
evidence complete.
Il am not surprised that Chonowith or
any one else should have passed tho sheep
~ clahn three weeks before. ns ont Of tho
1000 | looked over there was scarcely Il
lnmb with broken fleece. How could | tell
that Mr. Barney, who had been faithfully
doing his duty for years, would bring in Il
Scabby band of sheep and then leave the
countryY'
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A Passing Blizzard,

Special to The independent.
GREAT FALLS. April 19.-It began showing
here shortly after noon to-day and for an
hour a small sized blizzard ragged. 1t
ceassd before dark. stockmen are very
anxious over the outcome of the past win
ter's storms,