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The Helena independent., 1893-12-08
HEAD ON COLLISION.

Two Montana Central freight Trains
Wrecked Near East Helena.
It was reported up town at an early hour
this morning that there had been COL
lision about midnight between two freight
trains on the Montana Central railway near
East Helena, and that three men were
killed. At the Montana Central depot in
this city it was denied that there had been
any collision at all or that any freight
trains then due had not shown up. Tho
telephone to East Helena could not be
gotten to work at the hour the report came.
1t was learned. however. that two double
header fxeights running on fast time, ono
bound south and the other for St.
Paul, came together between East
Helena and Alhnmbra on curve.
and that all four engines and = number of
the cars were wrecked. Some OF the train
men were hurt. but none, 1t was said. very
seriously. The wreck was bad one. and
it will take some time to clear the track.
The names of the parties iniu cd could not
be learned. owing to the lRteness of the
hour, nor could any information be gained
as to the responsibility for the accident.
The westbound express on tho Great
Northern, which was several hours late.
had just pulled out of the depot hero when
news Of the wreck was received. switch
engine was sent after the express and called
ii back. II was abandoned at the depot
here, the oars side tracked, and the passsn-
gers went off to hotels for the night.
A wreck train was cent out from hers TO
tbs scene Of the wreck this morning.
Among the names Of those reported to
have been hurt nrs Charles Fellows, enQi-
nesr, and Allan Kennedy. brakeman, and
tho fireman of one of the engines.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-08
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITlES.

LONDON, Dec. THE prince Of Wales
WAS nominated grand master Of tho Eng
lisn Free Masons by tho grand lodge to-
day.
Nrw YORK. Dec. THE iary In tho Dr..
Henry Meyer poisoning case WAS completed
this afternoon. and IL composed of e11ep-
tionallv intelligent business mon.
INpIANApoLIs Dec. 7.-Joseph Deitch. an
aged Hebrew. died Monday. To-day $94.-
600 in gold was found ooncsaled in his bed
goom. Tho money by sacktul was oarted
of TO bank.
RICHMOND. Va. Doc. z. - Democratic
meu bers OF the legislature, in caucus to-
night, nominated Gen. Epps Hunton for
the United States senate for the short term
by Roclamation.
BATTLE CREEK. Mich. Deo. AT a con
ference OF ths Michigan federation OF laho =
n resolution fAvorlnv ths coinage Of both
gold and silver at u ratio OF sixteen TO one.
was adopted by unanimous vote.
RoME. Deo. 7.-Xanardel!i abandoned the
formation OF n cabinet after u conference
with the king. Farini, president OF the
senate. aftsrwnrd had audience with the
king. and will probably be the new premier.
DENVER, Dec. The L. +. Hallack Lum-
bsr and Manufacturing company WAS at
taohed to-day by L. i. Hallaok, ex-presi-
dent, on q claim for SS9.600 The attach
mens in NO way involves the Arm Of Hal
lack, Ssyre y Newton.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-08
RUNNING THE FORTS
How tho Insurgent WArships Got Out .


How tho Insurgent WArships Got Out Of
Rio Harbor.
Copyright, 1893, New York Associated Press.)
LONDON. Dec. 7.-lhe Times tomorrow
will publish the following from Rio de
Jansiro. via Monteyidso. Dec. 7: Govern
ment troops occupfed Armaeac, which was
abandoned by insusRent sailors. Sunday
afternoon insurgent launches atom pied to
land a force of men in Armacao under cover
of FIRE of the guns on the warships Trsjano.
Jupiter and Aquidaban. They were re.
sisted by government soldiers. who kept mp
heavy rife fire. Tho sailors were unable
to land and retired with the loss of one
killed and three wounded. The Same day
there was heavy artillery Ere from tho
government forts ON Fort VillsaaiQnon.
The fire of ths latter was we'll directed. aud
many shells burst within the walls Of Santa
Cruz and Sac Joao. Vi!legagnon was also
hit by many shells and ons man killed and
two wounded.
Monday 800 government soldiers. from
the shelter OF walls and houoes at Armaeao
again successfully opposed an attempt Of
ths insurgent sailors to secure landing.
Tho insurcent ships fred uron Armaoao
for an hour. and then parties in launches
made several attempts to land. The hro OF
the government forces was 80 heavy they
wero compelled to return to the ships. The
sailors lost four killed and five wounded.
and heavy oasualties aro reported among
| / oops. Artillery hre from the forts con-
tinuod Monday. The rihsmen on shore. in
| front OF Santa Luzia, frcd upon the gun
ners at Vlllegaignon and wounded ono. Vii
leaaignon replied with machine guns and
rifles, killing and wounjina twenty.
| tuesday evening the insurRent launches
again attempted to mako landing at Ar
macao, and again were rspulscd. Tho
governments reports many casualties among
| troops. Wednesday tho now torpedo boat
| Au ora, purchased by Peixoto in England.
was delivered at Pernambnco. Tho govern
ment has rsnn med her Gussnvo San Daio.
The Auuidiban weighed anchor 1hu's-
dny at midnight md proceeded slowly
down the hsrboT. the EspoIsnza 400 yards
in advance. Search lights on G!orin hill
and Fo Sac Joao showed the whole acsne
distinctly. Forts Lage. Santa Cruz and
at 1890 he ships mnde no reply
no Il st. They passed Fort LaRs safely.
When abreast Fort Santa Cruz tho Espsr-
an y, opened henvy Fl . on tho fort. and
then the Auuidaban. when 700 yards from
the fort, gave II a full brondside. The hre
OF tho ahipa continued with machine and
quick ing guns until they were-abrsast
Fort Sac Joao. Then both opened the
vero passing the forts tho insurgsnt gun.
nsrs In Fort VilleuaiGnon opened a we'll
directed IRE on Forts Laeo and sac Joao
bursting seven shells over one search light
and damaging ID TO such m sxtens thai the
light stopped.
After the frat b,oadtido Of the Auuida.
ban heavy smoke envslopsd the ships and
tho search lights were unable to penetrate
The Helena independent., 1893-12-08
COLORADO SILVER LEAGUE.

Tho United States Should Have . Elnan-
cial Policy OF Its Own.
DENVER, Dec. The second annual con-
vention of the Colorado State Silver League
opened to-day with about $50 delegates in
attendance. In the Denver delegation were
Ex-senator Hill. r. N. Patterson, c. 4.
Thomas, A. G. Fisk and H. w. Hawley.
President Merriok, in his opening address,
said: "As an organization We demand the
restoration to ali the people Of the United
States tho law in relation TO coinage a. in
existence from before the adoption of the
federal constitution down to 1873"
The convention adopted an address urg-
ing that silver be renonetized re In order to
relieve business distress; also = resolution
declaring that the United States should
hAvS financial policy of It's own. inde-
pendent OF monarchial powers. and that
gold. silver and paper be recognized a. the
money basis. An executive ommittss and
delegates to tho Warrington convention
were chosen.
Gov. Waite has already begun preparing
a call for an extra session OF the legislature
to convene Jan. 3.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-08
ROBBED A BANK.
Daring Achievement IN That Lino In nm
indiana Town.

Daring Achievement II That Lino In an
Indiana Town.
SOUTH BEND Ind, Dec. Tho South
Bend National bank. one Of the largest and
soundsst banks in northern Indiana. was
robbed Of over $4,000 to-day. Tho deed
was committed in broad daylight. while
hundreds Of people were on ths street. and
the robbers succeeded In getting away with
their booty without leaving the slightest
clue. Every train or other means Of lsav-
ing the city is carefully watched. and the
officers hopo to obtain some tangible clue
bsfore to- morrow. Cashier Myron Camp
bell remained In tho bank. in the heart Of
the city until all the employees were gone.
Then. as he supposed, he locked the middle
doors of the big vault and left everything in
usual shape for the noon recess. 1t was
1915 when he left. Ten minutes of ono he
returned and fou nd the rear window open.
tween the directors' room and the counting
room mutilated.
Examination of the safe was made and
q rush was then made for the vault. TIE
door was as Ar. Campbell left IL. He
swung 1t back and examined tho safe
been taken. but he could not tell how much.
It subsequently developed that tho robbsrs
secured $3.50. There ia little doubt the
bank had been watched several days. per-
haps weeks.
It is now pretty certain that in turninR
the combination knob of the middle door
vault, the one depended on At the noon
hour the cashier did not turn 1t far enough
to scatter tho stunbers. BY moro chance
the robbers happened to tu.n the right way
to unlock tho door. Tho robbers touched
no money that would be at once missed.
Or the top Of the safe was counter tray
containing about $1,000. Not a dollar Of
this was touched. They confined themselves
to the safe; which contained in tho neigh
borhood Of 25.0OO. $4,000 being In gold.
or the gold only $1,000 was taken. Tho
rest of tho $1b, 800 stolen WAS in paper
money. The robbers closed the vault door
to aliay suspicion.
Assistant Cashier J. E. Kelley resides
In the rear OF the bank. The windows in
his homo give a full view of the window
th' ouRh which entrance was gained to the
robbed bank. About tho hour o: the rob-
berry a man called him ont to purchase pota-
toes. ostonsibly. but it is thought to attract
his attention while the robbers were effect
Ing an entrance.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-08
PARTLY ON, PARTLY OFF.
That Seems to be tho Status Of tho Lie
high Strike.

That Seems to BE tho Status Of tho Le-
high Strike.
AUBURN. N. Y. Dec. As far a. ..Auburn
is concerned the Lehigh strike 10 still on.
Tho mon declare that aone OF the mon will
return to work unless all are taken back.
At most points, however. the mon are max
ing the best Of the situation. and such of
them a. the road Ands places for are re-
turning to work.
BETHLEHEM Pa, Dec. 7.-Nost all en-
ployes here have sent In applications for
work ON the Lshiah Valley. Many strikers
arc already at work. General Manager
Voorhses says applications are coming in
all over the road.
ROCHESTER,. N. Y. Dec. 7.-E. w. Prem
tice. deputy grand master Of Railway Tel
egraphsEs. said te-niRht that 10 oil intents
and purposes The Lehigh strike 10 still on.
II tho company takes one back IL must take
all.
ROCHESTER, N. Y. Dee. The indica-
lions here are that unless the Lshigh strik-
ers get back TO thsir positions tho strike
may continue and be carried further than
before.
MAucn CHUNK. Dec. THE strike 10 all
over here.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-08
II. The Aquidabnn did not use hor search
light IN passing the forts.

u. The Aquidabsn did not use her search
light in passing the forts.
visited the Aqaidnban before she Isft
and found Nellie snd his oiIicors and Grew
cheerful and confident Of ultimste succoss.
The Aquidaban hns Rons To Dssarro 10 join
tho Republics and bring troops north.
After clearing the forts tho Aqutdaban
threw hev search light upon the military
school. which she bombardsd half An hour.
doing arsst damage to tho buildings.
The government fears thst Admiral GoH..
eslvss, with the warships Tiradsntss and
Bahia, now NJ Montevideo. will probably
join thu insurgents. Admiral Cana has
assumed command Of ths insuSgsnt vessels
here.
An insureent manifesto says the victory
OF tha insurgents 10 certain. and calls upon
the Brsziiisn- nation to remedy by force Of
arms the mistakes nade In = moment Of
Temporary madness Nov. IL. 1889.
Gen. Psgo. . strong monsrehist COM
manding ths government troops south Of
Sac PnuIo. 10 reported in sympathy with the
insurgents. Ihs Rovernmsnt 10 unable TO
6nd crews for the now warshtps. The state
of siege has bssn prolonged untii Dec. 25.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-08
Indicted for Smuggling Chinese.

PORTLAND. Dec THE United States
grand jury to-day returned an indictment
against twenty-seven persons. fourteen
white and thirtssn Chinese, for conspiring
to smuSgls Chinese laborers into the United
States from British Columbia. Among those
indicted were Maj. John Wilson. of Victoria.
B. c.. agent Of the Merchants Steamship
company. and Nathan Blum. who pleaded
guilty to smuggling opium last week. The
rest were ali prominent business men of
Portland. The thirteen Chinsse indicted
are well-kpown msroh ants. among them
being Seid Back. the wsalbhiest Chinese in
the northwest. All were arrested and their
bonds fixed ~ ST. 900. which WAS furnished.
They will be allowed Till next Friday 10
plead.
Judge PellinCsr created surprise to-day
by announcing In open court that he had
erred in ruling In the Dunbar smuggling
trial that conviction could not be had on
she evidence of aooompliees without cor
roberativc testimony. The announcement
OF Judge Bsllingsr will have an important
bearing on the remaining cases against tAs
ring, as II 10 said Blum. Jacklina. Gar
thorne and Berg will tell all they know in
each case.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-08
A HYBRID DOLLAR.
PropssAl to Coin Colorado Silver h tho
Mexican Mints.

Proposal to Coin Colorado Silver n tho
Mexican Mints.
CRY OF AEx1co. Dec. III 10 reported
that tho Mexican government has been
treating with Gov. Waite. of Colorado. for
the purpose of opening Mexican mints to
Colorado silver, which 10 TO be coined into
a hybrid dollar. Tho report 10 only par.
tlally true. Colorado persons did come
hero with such proposition two
months ago. but were promptly in
formed by the federal government that
il could not undertake to treat with
states of tho American union separately.
There IL no intention here OF coming the
dollar suggested.
DENVER, Dec. THE Mexican silver
coinage scheme Il unanimously condemned
by newspapers of tho city.
Gov. Waite tonight Qavs out for publi-
cation leIter to President Diaz regarding
Wait6's scheme. and expressing deep inter
est in the project 10 mako all silver dollars
Of full weight legal tondsr In western
states.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-08
Capital Notes.

The senate passed n bill granting . pom
sion Of 300 month to Frances Corss, the
widow Of Gen. John M. Corss.
Tho secretary of the treasury has sent
congress an estimate for the improvements
of rivers and haYbors amounting to So. 49,
900 III addition to estimates heretofore fur
nished for the year l894.95.
The sub committee Of the house banking
and currency committee agreed to report
favorably a bill allowing national banks to
issue circulating notes to tho full amount
of bonds deposited to secure circulation.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-08
Will Fight for High Taxes.

WASHINGTON, Dec. z. 7.-Shsrman. ~ chair
man Of the senate republican caucus. has
appointed Allison. Hale, Aidrich. Cullorn.
Doiph. Ennderaon, Wnshburn. Quay and
Dubois AZ an advisory committee. which 10
tho ammo as the dcmocrA alto steering com
mitte0. II IL understood that the rspubli-
oans iatsnd to make an aggressive fight In
tho senate against the tariff bill.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-08
Died OF Her Iniu rics.

Los ANGELES, Dec. 7.--Mrs. Aauilar died
Of the effects OF burns caused By burning
oil thrown ON her by her husband. Before
she disd she made an ante-mortem state
inent, which said that her husband waited
for her TO come out of she house. then con.
fronted her with glass filled with burn,
ing liquid. He said ho was going to XII,
her. She started to run and he threw
burning oil on her. Officers II charge OF
Apuilar will take the prisoner to jail frsu
some station near The city. bringing hin 70
Jail BY carriage.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-08
THINK THEY WILL GIT III
Congressman Expect the President
to Turn Hawaiian Affairs
Over to Them.
Theory Advanced That Cleveland
Will Make q Plea for the
Queen.
Thurston Reported to Have Started for
HonoIuiu-DuII Day In Congress
Capital News.

WARRINGTON, Dec. 7.-Piominsnt NOM
bsrs Of the house oommittss on foreign az
fairs expect that congress will be called
upon soon 70 decide tbs Hawaiian question.
Chairman NcCreary yesterday had an ex-
tended interview with the president. and II
is supposed that matters relating to Hawaii
we're under confederation. AeCrssry would
say nothing about the conference. but from
some suggestions hs made II is evident that
he expected congress would deal with the
matter. A member of the committee said
the president would not think Of using
force while congress 10 In session. Is that
would be an act of war. There has beon a
theory advanced that after hearing again
from Minister Willis and leaning posi-
lively that the queen cannot bo restored ex-
ospt by the use OF United States troops the
p' 'esidsnt will present to congress the case
of the queen as wronRsd monarch, whose
government was ovsrthrown BY this gov
srnment. and assert that It 10 now the duty
Of the United States to restore It to its
former condition even by using force.
This Is tho idea advanced by the friends
of the administration. There will be
great opposition in this house committee on
foreign affairs to the resolution of Hit. of
Illinois, ON the ground that 1t would not be
right, in visw of further promised CON-
munication on the subject from the sxecu-
tive. for the house to give an expression to
its sentiments contained in the Hit reso-
lutions. Hit will make every effort to
SECURE favorable report from the commit
tee OF his resolution, but as it will take at
lsast three democratic votes to bring about
such result, II 10 doubtful il be will BE-
successful.
Hawaiian Minister Thurston left here to-
day for Honolulu. Before leaving he called
on Gresham. He was not sent out of the
country and does not 70 At the suggestion
OF the seof etary OF state. but goes of his
own accord to advise and consult with the
government he represents.
At the Hawaiian legation Secretary Hast
in9s said there was no significance to be
attached to the ministers departure. He
had not left word that he was going to
Honolulu. and Hastings doubted II the
minister would 90 beyond San Francisco.
where the Hawaiians are now preparing
their exhibit At the Midwintor fair. IL il
thought that perhaps he would 90 to Homo
Lulu. Thurston's mother and son remain
in Washington.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-08
g. N. and u. p. ut Psnoe

ST.. PAUL. Disc. The trauscontinsnta tai
rate conference was resumed this afternoon
aud remained in session all day. Various
matters were under consideration In nddi-
tion to the restoration and maintaining OF
rates. IL looks a. il the G. ont Northern
md Union Pacific would form . trAtac
agreement. their differences having boen
patched up,
The Helena independent., 1893-12-08
Caucus ON the Tariff.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 7.-Boatnor. Of Louisl-
ana. In charge OF the movements to hold =
caucus of democrats who want changes In
the Wilson tariff bill. says positively that a
caucus will be held. A conference TO ar
range for II WAS held tonight. Tho inten-
tion IL to hold It before the bill IL reported
to tho house,
The Helena independent., 1893-12-08
Must Pay for tho Lynch cd !.

New ORLEANS. Dec. THE jury in the
oaae of tho suit for damages of $50. 900
against tho city for the death Of AbaRnatto.
tho Italian who was lypched during the
Malta troubles herc. returned verdict this
morning assessing dam ages at 5000 In the
United States circuit court. There arc six
more similar cases to be tried. All will be
heard by the same jury. doubtless with
similar results.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-08
Tho CouglhliD Trial.

CHICAGO. Dec. 7.-Hundreds of people
were gathered about the criminal court
house this morning in the hope of getting
into the room in which the CouRhlin trial
was in progress, in the expectation of son
sational developments, but . few were ad
mitted. Attorney Soanlan resumed his
opening address in behalf Of the prossou-
tion.
When che opening address was oon cludsd
in behalf the state. Attorney Donohss
opened in behalf Of tho defense.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-08
Revenues and Appropriations.

WARRINGTON. Dec. THE clerks Of the
senate and house committees on spptopria-
tions have prepared table showing tho
estimates and appropriations for the year
1894. and making comparison with the essi-
mates for 1896 submitted BY the treasury
Department.. Total appropriation for 1894.
$5l9, b04. .395; total estimates for 1895. $685.
BOG. 7S9; total estimated rsvsnno for 1885.
S45O A27. 74S; excess Of estimated appropsi-
ntions, exclusive OF deficiencies and mis-
csllansous appropriations. oyerestimatsd
revenues for 1886 $&l.s79.041.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-08
Indian Anatrs.

WAsnINaroN. Dec. The house commit
teo on Indian affairs has number OF bills
before II. and the intention Of Chairman
Holman 10 to commence active work as soon
as possible. Probably tho most important
measure 10 tho bill intro auced by Delegate
Rawlinp, of Utah, for the rolinquishmeut
Of porsion of tho Uintah aud Uncompah-
gre reservation In Usah. IL is claimed that
asphalt deposits which are very valuable
arc found on the lands IL 10 proposed to
oaue,
The Helena independent., 1893-12-08

fails TO tnks notice Of tho request for in
formation concerning Hawaii. but most of
thoge spoken to upon thI subject say IL Is
not probable contingency. They admit.
however, that il would not surprise them IL
Clsr Gland declined 10 transmit further In
formation until after the next steamer
shall arrive from Honolulu.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-08
Thoss .Rxcitable Frouchmeu.

PARIS, Dec. The chamber this evening
wss engaged In veri6cation Of the election
Of members. When the name of DO Vogue
Was called tho radicals set up shout OF
dissent. De Vogue Indignantly declared
no not OF bribery could be laid to his
charge. Berssv de Auglas. In violent terms.
denounced Do Vogus's election 40 secured
by clerical pressure and bribery. and de-
mandsd inquiry. which WAS agreed to after
q turbulent sceue.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-08
Labor DeDnrtment.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Z. - Representative
Doolittle, of Washington. introduced bill
to enlarge the powers and duties of the
bureau Of labor and TO create an executive
department to be known a. the department.
Of labor, With the same officers and salar-
les a. the other departments.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-08
Tho Grain Aupply,

CHICAGO. Dec. 7.-Visible supply of grain:
Wheat 1901. .O00 increase sos. 900; corn
100000. decrease 4l6.000; oats 4. .266, 600.
deerense $4,000; rye b46,O 900, decrease
W, 600; barley a342. .0OO. decrease o96 900.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-08
Choral Instead Of Msguesls,

LONDON, Dec. Tho inquest on the re-
mains of Prof. Tyndall resulted in a YER
dict Of death from An overdose Of chloral,
administessd by his wife in mistake for
sulphate OF mRQnssiu.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-08
Good Showing by tho Gilt Edge.

Special to The Independent.
GREAT FALLS. Dec. I'll. s. Shsrard. Il.
A. Ammon and q. B. Beardsley. of the
Gilt Edge mine. brought in from Maiden
last night two gold bars valued a. $4,000.
These are the result of four days' run Of
the new refinery. T. E. Collins. j. 7. Ar
min ston and J. X. Clarke. of this city. are
also interested In this mine and all are
feeling iubilant over tho good showing
made up to date.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-08
What VIII They DO About It?

WASHINGTON. Doc. 7.-Soms mombers Of
tho senate have bssn asking themselves
what The senate will do In case Cleveland
The Helena independent., 1893-12-08
Would Prevent state Coinage.

WARRINGTON. Dec. 7.-Acting Secretary
Curtis. OF the treasury department., inti-
mated plainly that tho government would
interfere should an attempt be made to
give practical effect to the suggestion Of
Gov. Waite, OF Colorado. TO make silver
legal tender and provide for the free coin
Waite knew very we'll tho United States
alone has ths right 10 cola money. and that
coinage ky state bank would be contrary
to tho constitution. The attorney general.
he added. would be asked for advice ~ to
the proper couse to take should occasion
require action, which hs did not think
would be needed.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-08
Glassware House
IN HELENA,

Half dozen Dinner Plates. 25c
Half dozen Handled Cups and
Saucers. s................ ...... 25c
Half dozen Fruit Saucers. 15c
Half dozen Goblets, 3 Patterns zoe
Half dozen Decorated Pie
Plates .................. Csc
Half dozen Decorated Tea
Plates SOC
Half dozen Decorated Dinner
Plates ................... $50
Half dozen Decorated Individ-
ual Buffers. ....... .......... 15c
All other goods at cornparati We
ly low prices.