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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-21
MORMON PROPERTY.
How Shall the Escheated Portion he
Disposed of.

How Shall the Escheated Portion BE
Disposed of.
WASHINGTON. March 20-LitiQation be-
tween the United States aud the late cor
poration of the church Of Jesus Christ OF
Latter Day Saints. commonly known AZ
the Mormon church, is not yet ended, and
the supreme court has before it an appeal
respecting the use to which shall be put the
church property esoheated by the courts
decision ut the previous term. When the
property was declared forfeited the court
directed the Utah supreme court to fl the
charitable uses to which it should be put,
that court rejected the proposition Of
the government as to the use which
should be made of the fund from
the property. amounting to about $500, 600,
and directed that it should be applied to
the support and aid OF poor members of the
church OF Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints. and to building and repairing
houses of worship for members Of the
church. The United States has appealed
from this decree, asserting that II would
practically permit the property TO be de-
voted to the same purpose for which il was
formerly held. To-day the United States
supreme court, with the concurrence Of
both parties, advanced the case and as
signed it for hearing the second Monday Of
next term.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-21
TENACIOUS OFFICE HOLDERS.
Republicans on the Senate Fay Rolls Wan,
summer Jobs. .

Republicans ON the Senate Fay Rolls Want
summer Jobs.
WASHINGTON. March 20.-The republicans
of the senate met in caucus this morning to
consider the threatened attempt by the
democrats to reorganize the elective officers
of the senate. There was full attendance,
Sherman presiding. 1t was declared that
this was contrary to all precedent at q spe-
cial session, and would seriously interfere
with public business. 1t was unanimously
agreed that the chairman should wait on
German, chairman of the democratic eau
GUS and notify him that any attempt as
reorganization would be very distasteful to
the republicans, There will be no opposi-
tion to the election of Harris as president
pro tempore. The committees and clerks
have been changed. aud the republicans say
reorganization 10 complete for this session.
If the democrats try to 60 further the re-
publicans will quote from the records of
1881. when the democrats opposed any
effort of this sort on the part OF the repub-
licans, who finally abandoned efforts in
this direction. II this Is not sufficient an
other caucus will be held. with the proba-
billty OF decision to tilibustsr, as the
democrats did in 1881. The republicans
say they have the power to prevent the new
organization if it comes to pinch.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-21
NAUGHTY JIM.


Sels hNu oNsf hemuTkS ny
Mitchell.
PITTsBURa, Pa, March 20.-Corbett was
vety angry tonight over the interview
with Mitchell. published in to-day's papers,
in which Mitchell sneeringly referred to
Corbetts offer to fight him for nothing if
he was unable to secure backing. 81 will
now insist" said the champion, that
Mitchell put up every dollar of the $40, 600.
If he cannot secure the money will refuse
to fight him and will then meet JACKSON"
Concerning the statement that "Dsnver"
Smith would challenge him for $4,000 a
side, Corbett said: II have heard nothing
from Smith and will pay no attention TO
him. He is n third rate fighter and has no
business in my class"
Late tonight John Quinn. backer of
Denver" Smith called on Corbstt and ex-
hibited certified check for 81, 000 wanting
to back Smith against Corbett, the fight to
take place within three months from date
of signing articles. or Smith to take Mitch
ellis place IN case Mitchell hukes. Quinn
was given n cold reception. as tho cham pion
would have nothing to do with him.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-21
WHY THE SARNIA WAS LATE.
Broken Machinery Had to Be Repaired
Roughly Handled.

Broken Machinery Had to be Repaired
Roughly Handled.
HALIFAX, March 2O.-The overdue steamer
Sarnia came up from quarantine this
morning. Capt Couch said: "On Satur-
day, March IL. when the ship was 476 miles
from Halifax. the engines were stopped on
discovery of the fact that the brasses in the
after-crank were cutting away. Further
investigation disclosed the fact that the
shaft had combination of fractures. 1t
was decided to disconnect the engines and
put the forward crank aft in place of the
broken shaft. The work of doing this was
tedious but was finally finished on Thurs
day morning. March 16. During Tuesday
and Wednesday there was heavy gale. and
the ship drifted quite distance and was
roughly handled by the sea. On Friday
afternoon the work of reconnectipg the en-
gines WAS complete and the steamer pro-
cooded slowly on her way in the midst of a
severe gale. in binding snow storm. Yes
terday she sighted tho steamer Newhelds.
which had been sent out to search for her,
and the two vessels came i'll together"
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STARTING THE COLLEGE.
hite VIII 8e Selected mt Hozemnn T0-da!
State Board of Education.

hIto VIII 10 Selected mt HDzemnn To-day
-state board of Education.
Special to Tho independent
BozEMAH, March "a. Tho state board of
education convened for the first time since
ita creation Ia this city tonight. and was
called TO order by Gov. Richards. In the
parlora OF the Bozeman hotel. AL! mem
bers were present except Nelson Story, who
Is In California. and Alfred Myers. of Park
county, who telegraphed that he would be
hero on the morning train. Coy. Richards
stated the object Of calling tho board to
meet at this time 10 be for the purpose of
organization and making arrangements for
opening term Of school OF the agricul-
tural college that the government nppro-
priation for fiscal year ending June 80 may
be secured. All members having qualified
but L. Il. Collins, that gentleman took the
oath OF office, which was administered by
Gov. Richards. A committee consisting of
Hamilton, Collins and Haskell, was ap-
pointed to draft rules and regulations for
the government of the board. superin-
tendent Steere WAS given power to appoint
an assistant secretary subject to contrma-
tion by the board.
MIR. Collins called attention to that part
OF the bill appointing Il local board and
delegating to it the power of governing the
college and questioned it's constitution
ality. After considerable discussion it was
decided that this section is all right. The
board. having been invited to m meet the citi-
zens at the city hall, adjourned ut $3.50 until
~ Tomorrow morning.
Col. y. p. Chisholm presided at this
meeting, stating that the object was 80 con-
fer with each other relative to the matter
OF locating this institution. Gov. Richards
crested the citizens in a short, happy
speech. Col. Bradshaw, aa chairman of
the committee appointed at previous citi-
zens' meeting Oh sites. reported that prop
ositions from owners of several available
pieces Of ground were ready to be pro-
sented to the bonrd ranging from eighty TO
$40 acres. As these offers were not all in
shape to lay before the board tonight. Mr.
Cooper stated that at some time to- morrow
proposition would be submitted to the
board. donating at least 160 acres Of choice
land near the city to the state. As the
board intimated their determ alton to
complete their business to. morrow the citi-
zens are doing some hustling. An effort
will be made to secure the whole or 100
acres OF the poor farm. and donate in fee
simple to the state.
Tomorrow Gov. Rickarda will nominate
local governing board of five members.
While it is not definitely known who these
will be. it is pretty generally believed that
Gen. l.. S. Wilson, Peter Koch and Walter
Cooper. of Bozeman; George Kinkel. of
Manhattan, and 4. H. Talcott of Living
ston. will be appointed. These appoint
ments would meet unqualified approval
among all classes Of citizens,
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ERRORS IN ENROLMENT.
Bad Works by Clerks in tho Closlns
Days of tho Session.

Bad Works by Clerks in tho Closing
Days of the Session.
WASHINGTON. March 20.-Numerous er-
rors that have come to light in the enroll
ment of the great appropriation bills at
the last session formed the subj iect of dis
cusslon in the senate to-day. More than
ninety such errors were stated by Hale to
have been discovered by him i'll the naval
appropriation bill alone. In discussing
errors in enrolled bills. German said the
appro ration bills never have been 40 de-.
layed as at the last session. Two or three
OF the great app opriation bills were de-
layed in the last two days session by use
less discussion of other matters. The re-
suit has been TINT when bills went into the
house to be enrolled there was not sufficient
time to have the work properly done. He
admitted that there had been great care
lessness. still, the fact remained that if
| the senate clock had shown standard time
the naval appropriation bill. even in its
imperfect form. would not have been pre-.
sented for tho signature of the president.
1t WAS Il lesson which he trusted no senn-
tor would forget hereafter. Ii was to be
regretted that so many errors occurred.
but ii was wonder there were not still
more Of them.
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Investigations .s to Cost.

WAsniNGroS. March 20.-McPherson Of
fered n resolution which was referred TO
the committee on education and labor. di-
recting the commissioner of labor to make
report ut the opening of the Fifty-third
congress-. comprehending the fact hs to the
total cost in producing various iron and
steel products. such IA bar iron, steel rails,
ETC., and of leading articles OF the textile
industry and other articles, the cost of
which may be pproximately outlined.
Chandler offered resolution. which was
referred to the committee on epidemic dis
eases, directing the secretary of tho treas
ury to ascertain and report at the first sos
sion of the next congress the value of real
and PERSONAL property belonging to any
state or municipal government designed or
used for quarantine purposes. and the
prices at which suoh property may be pur-
chased by the United States.
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BOTH DECLARED DRAWS,
Two Fights in One Evening Without 9
Finish

Two Fights in One Evening Without a
Finish.
CoNEY ISLAND March 2O.-A large crowd
came down tonight anticipating two good
fights. The first was ten-round bout be-
tween Jack Magee. Of Boston. and Billy
MCCARTHY, of Australia, both being under
160 pounds. In the first round MaQee led
the fighting and pushed Mccarthy lively
for some time. until the Australian sud.
denly landed right on MaRee's chin, scor-
ing clean knock-down. The punching
was lively on both sides from this on. but
nothing serious occurred until the eighth,
when Magee landed stiff left on McCar-
thy's eye, drawing blood. and following it
with blow on the stomach which
evidently weakened the Australian. In
of fight and went at II hammer and tonQs,
each trying for decision, knowing it was
the last chance. Both were badly punished
and the decision of the referee declaring
the contest draw met with general satis-
faction.
Then came George Dixon and siddons.
Physlclans' certificates were read, showing
that skelly was in no condition to fight.
The referee announced that if Dixon and
Siddons were able to continue at the end of
twelve rounds the decision would be draw.
This was the only decision on which the
bout could be arranged, as far as decision
went, but the man who had the advantage
up to the end of the fight should receive
$1,000 of the $1,000.
Dixon started the fighting with not very
vigorous work, and Siddons kept away as
much ns possible. 1t was very tame up to
the sixth, Dixon evidently not feeling like
rushing. and siddons apparently having
his minds eye on decision for draw,
with half the purse. The crowd at this
point began to yell Fake" Ibis braced
the boys up for few minutes. and Siddon
did some vigorous leading. which pleased
the crowd. Their ardor soon subsided,
however. whereupon the crowd began to
guy them and then to whistle Home,
Sweet Home" This caused another brief
squirt of animation. but again they cub
sided. and at the end of the twelfth the
referee declared the match draw amid
tho jeers and yells of the crowd. The gen
eral verdict was that it was the poorest ex-
hibition ever seen around these parta. It is
conceded, however, that Dixon should have
had at least a few days of training, his
being hurriedly taken into the match be-
cause of Skelly's illness, placing him at Il
disadvantages.
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CONFLICT OF AUTHORITY.
stu Raging IietwGcn tho Legislature \ nj
u Court,


u Court.
ST. PAUL. March 2O--The conl combine
fight grows warmer. This morning Judge
ERan. OF the circuit court, ordered the de-
tention of tho sergeant-at-arms OF the
house anc had Representative Walsh before
him, and demanded the letter books Of the
coal combine. Walsh refused to acknowl-
edge the authority OF the court as far as
giving up books is concerned. Nor would
he tell where the books could be found.
Meantime tho senate was considering the
house joint resolution instruotinR tho in
vestigating committee to return the letter
book. Senator Donnelly made another
scorching speech, denouncinQ not only tho
coal combine. but fistoely excoriating Judge
Egan. whose personal character AZ we'll as
Official acts were condemned. Tho resolu
tion was finally adopted. thirty four to three.
There was an even warmer debate in the
house, and threatS of impeac chment of Judge
ERan for detalning an officer and member
OF the legislature we're freely expressed.
Finally a call of the house was ordered, ond
Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms Wells in
structed to bring into the house tho body
OF Representative Walsh. illegally detained
by the court. Several speakers advocated
passing resolutions instructiuR tho COVER
nor TO call out the militia to enforce the
orders of the Legislature.
when tno assistant sergeant AT arms ap.
peared in court Judge Egan was about to
render decision on Representative
Walsh's refusal to give up the letter book.
The appearance of Wells and the demand
for the custody of Walsh SO disconnected
things that Wells and Walsh walked out
without any attempt to detain them, as did
the serReaut-at-a farms, who had been under
arrest since Friday. After their departure
Judge Egan said Walsh was not at any
time under arrest. but declined to say what
the next step would be.
Ihls afternoon Judge Egan dismissed the
Whole proceeding and peace reiRns once
more, although the temper of the legisla-
ture is still very much ruffied. The Judge
read his decision on tho CASE of Representa-
tive Walsh. admitting the power OF the leg
islature and Legislative committee to retain
possession OF the letter book, and stating
that Walsh appeared voluntarily and at no
time had been under arrest. He further
stated that everything had been done
legally, that too much heat had been en-
gendered, with which the courts had moth
ing to do. and he held that the sheriff
to take the book from the capitol,
O'Brien then moved that the court issue
an order to show cause why the house ser
Qeant-at-arms and his assistant should not
be punished for contempt of court, the
first for putting the books out of his pos
session after process had been served. and
the latter for invading the court and TAX
Ing theIefrom witness on the stand, but
both applications were denied. When the
whole matter WAS thrown out of Judge
Egan's court new proceeding was insti-
tututed by Attorney O'Brien for Mr..
Rhodes of the coal combine.
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Fiiibustsrs Getting Ready.

kry WEST. Fla, March 2o.-The expedi-
tions to liberate Cubs, Judging from the
present movements. will not end in mere
talk. IL is said that Sl6.0 600 has just been
carried away from here for tho purpose of
purchasing the muuitons of war. Cans of
dynamite have been found at revolutionist
headquarters. The annexation of Hawaii
and the revolution pending in Honduras
and Peru has added 80 much fire to tho
embers of rebellion among the Cubans that
tho departure of tilibustering expedition
ID daily expected. A revenue cutter has
been ordered to remain ut key West for All
indefinite period to bo ready to sail at 4
moments notice,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-21
MAYOR TITUS DEAD,

The Well-Known and Popular Philips
burg Executive Passes Away.
Special to The Independent.
PHrLIPsBURG March 3G.-H. Forrest I'll
tus, mayor of Philipsburg. and one Of the
best known attorneys of Deer Lodge county.
died at his home on Montgomery street at
four o'clock this morniag. His death was
great SURPRISE although it was we'll known
that he had been confined to his bed with
pneumonia since his return from Helena,
whore he took an active interest in the fight
for the bill creating Granite county. and il
may we'll be said that the work for the bill
cost him his life. The deceased was about
80 years old and leaves q wife and two small
children.
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TO-DAY, Boston Athletes will
contend for prizes and honors in
the Cyclorama Building on Ire
mont Street, in that City.
The arrangements for the
event have been perfected by
large committee composed Of
members of the Crescent Boat
Club and the Suffolk Athletic
Club. Prominent boxers will
participate, and the programme
will include several special mat
ches. Watches specially made
for the occasion will be awarded
the winners.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-21
Great Falls News,

Special to The independent
GREAT FALLS March 2O.--School district
No. l, this city. voted to-day TO authorize
the trustees to issue $4,000 in bonds for
the construction of a high school, to cost
about $4,000. There was light vote. but
every voter favored the proposition.
j. Q. Gregg. of this city acting comman-
der of the Montana G. A. r.. conferred
with the local post this evening as to the
best time for holding the state encamp-
ment, which is to meet here this year. II
will be held early in May. A. G. Weissert,
national commander G. A. r., has slgnilied
his intention to be present.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-21
Gnn PLAYS In Hnnlder.

Special to The lndependent
BouLpEE, March 20.-several gun plays
have been made in Boulder the last few
days. This afternoon while +. La Plante,
of Bernice, was in Gatfney's store he at
tempted to kill Sheriff McNeill, but was
prevented by Mr.. Gatfney throwing him
down and taking his gun away from him.
sheriff McNeill recover cd from his surprise
and hustled In Plante off to jail.
Sunday morning "Doc" Forbes WAS put
under bail to hold the peace for attempting
to draw a gun on j. ID. Ripley.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-21
REHAN DID NOT POSE.

A Substitute for tho stage Celebrity Ac-
tnaily Employed.
CHICAGO. March 20.-The bottom facts M
to Ada Rehan's connection with Montana a
big silver statue were nuthoritatively made
public to-day. II appears that il is true
that Miss Rehan did not, after all. actually
pose for the stntue. but that nevertheless
the statue was made on n scale modelled
from her exact proportions sculptor Park
took tho Rehan measurements and for ao-
tuai osing used Miss do Lambert. pro-
fessonal model.
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Investigating the Explosion,

Special to The Independent.
BurrE, March 20, The inquest over the
death of the man killed in Saturdays ter
rible explosion began to-day. Little that
is new has been developed. James Multi
gan, one of tho injured men. is getting along
we'll and there is now no doubt Of his re
eovery. He came to Butte from Helena
and il being cared for at the expense OF the
knights of Pythias lodge of East Helena.
Paul Fetherkyle liz in a very critical condi-
tion and there ia doubt of his recovery.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-21
Forged q Check.

Special to the independent.
BUTTE. March 20.-A warrant was issued
here to-day for the arrest of s. A. John
stone charged with forgery. Johnstone
was formerly employed at D'Aoheuel's q
drug store. He ran a bill of $3.50 at Frank
Boucher's clothing store. and Saturday
night presented check for $1,000. payable
to him, signed by Fred w. Hodge, who,
Johnstone said. was treasurer Of mining
company at Elkhorn. The check was on
the First National bank. Boucher could
not caah the check, but gave Johnstone a
few dollars on the check and credit for his
bill. The check was left with Boucher
who presented it at the bank this morning.
1t was pronounced a forgery. Johnstone
has not yet been found.
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WASHINGTON'S REPRESENTATIVE

Hon. John l.. Wilson Is IL Visitor in Hell
ena for IL Few Days.
Hon. John l.. Wilson, representative in
congress from the neighboring state of
Washinpto is making his first stop-over in
Helena visiting his former associate. ex-
Congressman Il. III. Carter. Mr.. Wilson
has performed valuable services in congress
for the no, thwcst as n member of the COM
mittee on Indian affairs. He il an elo-
quent speaker and one of tho tireless hard
working western congressman to whose
energy and ability is due credit for the
good work achieved i'll the lower house for
MIR. Wison will continue his journey to his
home at Spokane the last of the week.
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Stand or for St. PntriGk's Day.

CmcAeo. March 20.- Kaiser Wilhcln's .
day will hereafter be h legal holiday in
Chicago. Tho city council tonight. by
unanimous vote. ordered Mayor Wash
burns 90 suspend all municipal business
that dny and close tho offices. Wednesday
IL the day. The motion was made by a
st. Patrick's day had been declared n legal
holiday equal courtesy WAS due the Cor
man population.
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SAN FRANcIsco. March 20.-Ex- Congress.
man Blount. commissioner TO Hawaii, ar
rived hero to-day on hs way TO Honolulu.
Ho did not 20 to Il hotel. INT, accompanied
by his wife and secretary. boarded the
United States revenue cutter Rush imme edi-
Rtely. Commissioner Bount arrived at
1l:45 O'Clock and at lilo the Rush sailed for
Honolulu.
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uishop Rcscinds an Order.

NEw YoRk. March 20.-Bishop Wigger, of
the diocese of Newark. has issued a circular
letter addressed to each priest in the do
cese. resembling his former order in which
the priests we're ordered to refuse absolution
to those members of the parish who sent
their children to public schools in prefer
ence to pGrochial schools.
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Think IIo May I,s iu Butte,

LITTLE Rock, AK. March 30.-The police
are beginning to give credenoe to tho theory
that tho murderer of John NJ. Clayton 10
under arrest Rt Butte. Mont. The con-
gressional investigation showed that the
weapon with whioh CLAYTON was killed was
sold bv n st. Louis house TO Butte firm,
and by them again sold. This train OF evil
dencs leads to tho conclusion that tho mur-
derer may have returned to Butte and there
given himself nway in some manner,
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silver Down to the bottom.

WASHINGTON. March 20-The price paid
for silver to-day by the treasury depart
ment. 1913 per ounce. 10 the lowest since
the silver purchase act went into effect.
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thanking I'm N,brnskn.

OMAHA. Neb.. MAJ Oh 20.-Evidenoe taken
by the committee of the legislature. which
is inquiring into tho condition Of the de-