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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-07-08
~ME oNE EsPEc.

HE ONE EsPEC-
ial thing In its line
seems to be most
pleasing vaudeville
audiences in Lon.
don just now Is the
remarkable per
forInance Of Caice-
do, the tight wire
dancer Tight rope
and slack wire per-
formers there are
galore, and clever
enough are their
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20
e: THO PHOENIX.
AN EARLY MORNING ARRIVAL.
The First Chinese Baby Born in Lawful
Wedlock In Helena.

The First Chinese Baby Born in Lawful
wedlock In Helena.
There was an alarm at the city hall fre
station yesterday morning. but 1t WAS not .
fire. Lee Sam Fon9. one of the well-to-do
Cinnamon of the upper end of town. went
to San Francisco about sixteen months ago
and brought back to Helena a real CHINESE
wife. Abou three o'clock yesterday morn
ing the fire laddies were aroused by Lee
Sam Fong rushing into tie CITY hall engine
house and shouting for a doctor: When
he got his breath strong enough 30 tell
what the trouble was the fire boys took IN
the situation and sent for DR.. Maria M.
Dean. A few hours after her arrival at the
house of Lee Sam FonQ, on Bridge street.
opposite city hall, the first ST. ictly Chinese
baby born in Helena had arrived. II was a
girl, Back in China this wouldn't have
counted for much, "a girl babies arc not re-
garded with any z eas amount OF fsvor
among the celestials. Bot IN Hell
eua Il was different. The first of
spring of the union of Lee Sam FonR
and Mrs. Lee Sam Fong was regarded with
tender affection in the Bridge street mousse
hold. The happy father was around yes
terday setting up cigars to svery body. lie
ia quite we'll OF, owning the houee he lives
in and several others which bring him In
more thar enough to live on sumptnously.
The girl baby, who when last heard rom,
WAS sucking a sort of Chinese candy ana
giving other indications of liking the coun-
Try she had come to, will be something OF
an heiress one Of these days. She can 90
to China and return as she pleases, being
people are the frsmen, who are fearful that
the United States marshal will be after
them for having assisted in bringing q Chi
naman into thi0 country
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20

One of the recent contributions in
this tumult of religious discussions is
OF a more cheerful and satisfying sort
and entities the author to a place among
humanitarians, ever if our more intense.
ly religious friends are not inclined to
accept his views. 1t is in the form of
an essay from st. George Minaret, who
holds that hell is not SO bad as painted
and if not an ideal residence is yet a
place where people may live with some
degree of comfort. While this inter-
feres with the old Puritan idea of eter-
nal punishment, everlasting %damnation,
ETC., Minaret can at least have the salts
faction of knowing that he has eased
many minds.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20
HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETED.
Tho Board OF Education Gets u Big I'm
dertaking or Its Hands.

The Board of Education Cots u Big I'm
dertsking OF Its Hands.
At the meeting Of the board OF education
last night tho chairman OF the building
committee reported that the high school
building was completed and that all the
workmen were out Of it. John G.. Paulsen,
the al chitect. not having been paid in full
his account. and there being some dispute
in regard to it, it was decided to pay him
$3.50 in full for whatever claims he might
have in connection with the high school
building. 1t was also decided to move a
class from the Central and one from the
Jefferson school to the high school. and
thus take out Of the Easements of those
schools two classes that have been meeting
there Prof. X. g.. Young presented the
catalogue of the district which he was de-
sired last spring to prepare for publication.
Il was in fact the report of the district for
the years 1892. IL was ordered printed
and the contract was awarded the indie
pendent Publishing company. the lowest
bidder, at 1924 for 2. 800 copies. The other
bidders were: State Publishing company,
1919. and the C. X. Wells company. 1927.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20

boy Il chance to own somothinG' Inns
is a great big state, full OF
which must DO developed by bra,ns and
muscle as we'll rs money n a boy
who will learn an occupation will get
along il he stays with 1t,
So we say with the Sun, learn how TO
make a living, and then strike out "free
as the American flag" Don't follow the
examples OF broken down wrecks and
depend on your wits or the turn OF for
tunes wheel for an existence. Where
one in ton thousand makes a 'riiile" OF
this kind, the others are left on the
strand,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20
FUTURE OF SILVER MONEY.
Discussed bv President Andrews. Ono .
the Isrussols Delegates.

Discussed bv President Andrews. One Of
the brussels Delegates.
RosroN, Jan. 1a.-Nsarly 1h0 members Of
the Boston Boot and shoe club attended
the monthly dinner at tho Hotel Bruns-
wick this evening. The speakers OF tho
evening wore President Il. b. Andrews Of
Brown university. who was a delegate to
the Brussels monetary conference. on 1.-The
Future Of silver money" and James q.
Cannon, vice. president of the Fourth Ma
tional bank OF New York. on This Meroan-
tile Community and Its Relationship TO
Banking Institutions" President Andrews
said in substance: International BIZ
metallism Ia srs only feasible plan by which
10 afford tho world . just aud reasonable
sum Of money. 1t ia desirable, first. be-
cause gold is too scarce to serve - tho sole
source OF payment. Another reason for in
ternational bi-metallism ia the necessity to
check the appreciation OF gold or
general prices, which Is an unmiti.
gated curse to civilization, though
low prices when once established are ~
good as high. The great hone OF the prev
alence OF the policv Of bi-metallism 10 on
oo%nditionally s%uspendinR the purchase OF
silver the United States will forcs other ma
tons, particularly Great Britain. to realize
the gravity Of the situation. Nothing 10
palmer TO the American delegates to the
conference than that We have been doing
Europe's difficult work in the matter" The
speaker in conclusion touched upon the
course of silver if BIZ metallism was not
adopted.
Cannon spoke chiefly of the confidential
relations between the bank and its depos-
| itors and the duties of the depositor towards
the banker. Hon. NJ. Perry Kennard, as
sistant United States treasurer. made . few
remarks in criticism of President An
l----S .~skl aafArAnOn 10 Aha oka
bility of silver, and the meeting then ad-
iOurne0.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20

GovERNoRs HILL N FLOWER were
specially favored by the womens' suf-
frsge convention in Washington in a
resolution thanking them for recogniz-
ing womep's rights. Gov. Flower
is a married man and very
likely knew the Importance Of
this recognition, but Senator Hill
being still in the list of eligibles should
keep an eye to the windward. These
short haired women may think theil
rights extend to the degree of providing
him with a wife, in which case the hand
some bachelor will be gallant enough to
submit without comment.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20
JOTTINGS ABOUT TOWN.

W. Z. Doyle has sold to A. L. Smith lot
Is. block rs. Northern Pacific addition for
800.
1he postoffice will be closed to-day be-
tween 2 and 5 p. NJ, as a mark of respect to
the memory of Ex-President Hayes.
Articles have been signed for q fight be-
fore the Manhattan club, at Manhattan, in
Gallatin county, between }. b. Seultsrs and
Chas. Maitland. The fight is to take place
on Jan. p for $40 worth Of drinks.
Rev. NJ. Nelson, Of Salt Lake City, will
preach this evening at eight o'clock in the
M. E. church south. on Warren street.
The service is the scandinavian language
and S~candinayians aie cordially invited to
attend.
Eyangelistic services are held every night
in the Central Presbyterian church at 7:45;
sung service at eight O'Clock. The regular
service Ia conducted by Rev. James Reid,
president of Deer Lodge college. A cordial
invitation is extended to all.
The Helena Turn Verein are making
great preparations for their masque: ade
ball at their hall on February z. They
nave twenty handsome and useful prizes
to be distributed, which will be on e1hibi-
ton at the Boston Clothing Co.'S Store in
u few days.
The annual meeting Of the mentors of
the Montana club, called for the purpose of
the election of a president. vice-presidsnt,
secretary and treasurer. to serve for the
ensuing year. and also three members OF
the board Of managers to serve tor three
years, will be held at the club rooms on
saturday evening. Jan. 81, at eight O'clock.
The scandinavian temperance society oil
Helena has it's regular meetings every Sat
urday evening at eight O'Clock in the read.
ing room OF the Swedish chm CHI on HobacL
St eet. All Scandinavians are cordially in
| a. L. 49, l. orhA L.
society are requested to be present at the
next meeting, Jan. II, for the transaction
of important business.
Notices of locations filed in the county
clerks office yesterday we're Meadow Valley
and Borous lodes, Red Mountain district
by George Parker; Carbonate lode, Scratch
Gravel, by james T.. Kelly; Justice an
Banner lodes. Seven Mile district, by JOSEPH
iolcberg; 1860 acres OF placer, Scrascl
Gravel district, by A. A. Bowen; 100 acre
of placer in Canyon Ferry district, by Hen
~ A. Meyer.
The skating al tho Broadwater is aaid y
be very good, and a Rreat many people
both Young and old. are taking Rdvants2
of tho fact 10 enjoy it. so far there ha
been but ons accident. and that WAS yeSter
day. when u lady fell and broke her log be
to town and Drs. Miller and Perrin called
They set the leg and last night the lady wa
resting ehsi!y.
The Eureka club gave an entertainmen
at IT'D rooms on Jackson street last nigh
Members OF tho legislature were quit
generally invited and az many aceepte
there Wac n full house. The first sot-to &
four rounds for points was between Henri
Mcfarland and Chalkdais Jones. II wa
lively from start to finish and Jones WI
declared the winner. The next WAS betwes
Al Ford and Harry Johnston. also fou
rounds for points. II WAS as lively and In
teresting M the first and was declared
draw
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20
A DISPATCH says that the Infanta lsa

A DISPATCH says that the Infanta lsa-
bella has withdrawn her promise to
open the Worlds Fair because her visit
to this country would necessarily. be
followed, as a matter Of courtesy, by
visits to Cuba and Porto Rico, where
yellow fever is an epidemic of which she
has a mortal dread. We do not recall
the authority for inviting the estimable
Infanta to open the show, but her re-
fussl is nevertheless gratifying. 1t
leaves the way open for the young lady
suggested by 1.-THE INDEPENDENT as the
proper person to start the machinery,
namely, Miss Ruth Cleveland, of New
Jersey.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20

OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 19.-The Executive
Council Of the Sovereign Camp Of Wood
men of the World is in session here. The
secretary's report submitted showed 81. 4S5
added to the sovereign jurisdic-
ton during the year and 4,S00 added in the
Pacific Jurisdiction. Losses amounting to
$1O7, 800 were paid in the same period.
There was considerable discussion over the
proposition to reduce the age limit from
ffty-fve TO fifty years. Tho change will
probably be made.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20

Our esteemed evening contemporary
al Butte need not be alarmed over the
rumor that republicans will vote for 4
democratic senatorial candidate, though
it would happen il they voted according
to their consoiences. They seldom do
this because the average republican con-
science in Montana is exceedingly tiex-
ible, il it exists at all. Populists and
democrats will look after the next sen
atorship, providing the latter will agree
before Richards takes a hand in the
game,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20
Fata, "Te,escops" on tho Pennsylvan,a

Fatal "TelescoPe' on the Pennsylvania.
JERSEY Cry, N. j., Jan. 10. The six
o'clock local train for Newark on the Penn
sylvania railroad broke down this evening
on the meadows just beyond H~ackensack
river. The signal agent, supposing the
train had gone beyond the block. signalled
the Baltimore q Ohio express, Immediately
following, that the road was clear. The
express crashed into the stalled train. com
pletely telescopin9 it. John Blewett. OF
Newark. was killed and fourteen persons
injured. Mrs. Decker, Of Newark, and En-
gineer Martindale will die.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20

REPUBLICAN managers like Carter,
Clarkson and Elkins have decided not
to hold a meeting of the national repub-
lican cop Yittee until March A, in order
that no .afuence might be exerted on
tie present administration. This looks
as though they were not particularly
interested, since the Harrison admins
tration was removed from all influences
by the November verdict.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20

Gratis on the Pacific coast The popnlists
endorsed him and he was promptly
elected, This ia the right sort Of pro-
cramme aud should be followed by
Montana democratic il they are inter
ested in having q democratic majority in
the next United States senate.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20
A Curious Fish.

While fishing on Race Track creek, in
Deer Lodge county, several days since Sam
Scott landed q trout about SIX inches long
that proved Is real curiosity. Its body Ia q
perfectly formed trout, its head il some
thine different ftom ANYTHING known to
snulors in these parts. The under part of
ita mouth extends out fully one-fourth Ut
an inch further than the upper and has two
row. of very sharp teeth. This upper part
bsnds downward very abruptly and has
three very distinct lines running back to
the neck. Thu eyes are very CLOSE togsther,
in fact, almost on top of ths head. md are
about twice the natural siZe.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20

A NICE opening for a life position
would be that of doorkeeper at the
headquarters of the republican national
committee, which Clarkson says will be
kept open until q republican president
is elected.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20

THE cultured glossarist of the Inter
Mountain is again making fun of Mr..
Bray's rendition OF the English Ian
guage, but we observe that the state
stealers had no difficulty IN understand
ing Bray on Tuesday.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20

If republicans are to switch from a
caucus decision they should give at
least one complimentary vote to George
". Irwin, who was one OF the five re-
publicans in Montana twenty-five years
ago, and who has done more for the
party than any five since.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20

MrssRs. BRAY, MATTHEWS AND
BEEcHEH know their constituents want
tariff reform and free silver, 80 they
wisely concluded to support a democrat
who will be instrumental in bringing
thesa about.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20
A Political Leader Arrested,

RALEIGH, N. N, Jan. 19.-Otho Wilson.
the head OF Gideon's band, a secret politi-
cal organization as an outgrowth of the
populist wing Of the farmers alliance. was
indicted by the grand jury of Wake county
to-day for belonging to a secret political
organization. He was arrested and says he
will demand an early trial by court now in
session.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20

II democratic control Of the United
States senate is lost through the neg
ligence or ssininity of Montana demo-
Gratis certain self-opinionated leaders
will feel like emigrating to the land OF
no laughter.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20

WHEN the results of a republican
caucus are questioned the old War
Horse is a great stickler for form,
though to save his senatorial seat he
cannot see any necessity for a caucus
agreement among democrats.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20

We rejoice to learn from an esteemed
contemporary that Sanders never had
so much fun in his life as he is having
now. We advise the cid mar TO sail
right in and enjoy life until March A,
when he will return costumed in sack
cloth, and carrying an ash pail.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20

If you are stopped on the corner of
the street, shown a map of the heavens
and asked what is new to-day. smile
pleasantly and walk on. 1t is only the
dark horse endeavoring to prove that
the lightning will strike him and no one
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20
Sin and ItA Penalty.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. Jan. 19.-1n Fickens
county. two nights ago, May Davis, q white
girl, aged 13. gave birth to a negro child,
oonfessing that James Williams. colored,
was its father. Williams was arrested. A
masked mob o~verpowered the officer, took
Williams and han ged him.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20
B,ain.,, Condit,ou Improve,,

WASHINGTON. Jan. 19.-The physician at
o'clock this evening reported that
Blaine was resting easily and had passed a
comparatively comfortable day. There
seems to be some Improvements as far as his
physical condition is concerned. The doc
tor will not return tonight unless the
family call him.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20

THIS talk about bribing republican
legislators is all moonshine. When
bribery is carried on republicans are the
bidders and we notice that they prefer
half breed Crees because the latter are
cheaper and will lie according to direc-
Ainnc
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20

THE INDEPENDENT is not writing
open letters II certain democrats who
claim to know it all, but it waits with
much anxiety the fulflment OF their
promise to elect a democratic United
States senator.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20

PopuL1sTs and republicans of Kansas
have agreed to submit the dispute about
the organization of the lower house to
the supreme court. There is a wide diff
ference between supreme courts.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20

MONTANA must not become a dump
ing ground for medical, dental and
pharmaceutical quacks who are not al
lowed to endanger human life in other
states.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20

THE official career of Secretary Noble,
which has not been q path of roses, Is
again disturbed by a suit brought by a
government employe for defamation of
character. The secretary may be en-
couraged by a similar suit brought by
the republican party and thrown out OF
court by the people at the November
term.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20
HELENA, MONT. JAN. 20, 1898.

D-MontAnians abroad viii Away. find TN
DA,Iy INDEPENDENT on file ct their favosits
hotels: Fifth Avenue and Metropolitan, New
York; West, Minneapolis: Baldwin and PAiaoA
Gan Francisco; NcDermost. Butte; Leland Hotel.
Dnriux6ald. Ill.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20
Closed Doors.

Last night people poured into tho ~.
Paurs N. j.. church until nine O'Clock,
which created some disturbance in the ssr-
vice. As u result. the pastor announced
that thereafter the doors Of the church will
he locked ut exactly half past eight
o~'clock'-so that those who are not there
Nv That time will not be admitted. AZ tho
close OF . very pin,n talk. quite n number
declared their desire to lead a Christian
lie ard four united in the church. The
meetings are announced to continue several
weeks.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20

THE democratic members of the Cali
fornia legislature held a caucus and
agreed to vote for Stephen NJ. White,
one oil the ablest and best known demo
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20
THE WEATHER

THE next senator from Montana will
be a democrat, if-with the accent on
the "if,"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20

If the democratic circus lasts much
longer, it will end in q fight among re-
publican wolves for the remains.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20

Come, come, you waYward democrats;
the love feast is on the table smoking
hot. Sit down and be sociable.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20

A PoPuLIsr who would be popular
with republicans for two consecutive
DAYS would be a rare bird indeed.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20

CTCCKHOLDERS' MEETING-THE AN
- nual meeting Of tho stockholders Of the Pio-
necr attle company will DO held i'll the psrlors
Of the first n stionnl bsnk. in this city. for the
purpose Of ~electing officers and the transaction
Of such other business III may properly rome be-
fore them. on Monday, February q. 1888. at tive
o'clock y. m.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20
Terms or s~ua.cRlPrlos.

NJ NAH.
Daily fincluding Sunday per yeAr.......s$io %
Daily including sundayl ak months.~. 90
Daily Including Sunday three uontha... eS
D.;ly le.clndinS sunday per yea. 800
Daily Excluding Sunday per month";. Is
Sunday only lin advanced per year, ........ go
Weekly lin advance only per year........ aW
Daily by carrier. per week. seven i~ssussl.. y
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-20

HE EXPOSITION scheme of the
Phoenix Clothing Company, No. s North Main
Street, is taking sure hold on the purchas-
ing public. Very nearly every customer enter
ing the store inquiries about the details, and many
are induced to take hold of the project by a five dollar
purchase to secure an account. Mr.. Ben 2. Harris, the
manager, states one great obstacle to overcome is the
prevailing idea that it is a lottery drawing, and
wishes to state there is no element of chance in con-
nection with the business, as every person can either
secure a ticket or assist a friend. It has made quite
a perceptible Improvement in business, and scarcely
a moment in the day but some person can be seen at
the counters who is drawn by the Inducements
offered bv