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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-02
A Use for Confederate Money,

PARIS Tex, Jan. 1.-Some slick artist has
been passing raised bills in this oity during
done and fools any one who does not ex-
anime the bill closely. A IS bill is used
for the work. The "X' and figures are
then taken from split $40 confederate bill
and neatly pasted over the "N' and the
figure 8. Several of them have gotten into
circulation, but no one knows who did 1t.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-02
BLAINE Is MUCH BETTER.
Ho 10 Less Despondent Over His Phyaics
Condition Than Before.

Ho 10 Less Despondent Over His Physioat
Condition Than Before.
WARRINGTON. Jan. 1.-Mr. Blaine IL mnch
better. DR.. Johnston said this evening;
"Mr. Blaine living the old year out and
witnessing the coming Of anothsr was = sur
prise to many who have the means Of
knowing first how i'll he has been and who
also know how sick he is to-day. Sick a.
Blame 10 he still exhibits much OF tho WON
derful will power and nerve thst carried
him through more than one crisis In thssn
latter days. He exhibits less dsspondsncy
over his physical condition than that
which characterized him when hs was
much stronger than to- day. Thers ARE
times when he discusses plans for ths
future, especially those of a Literary natnre.
1t il understood in case no Ahould not bs
able TO carry out certain OF his literary
plans he has arranged 10 have papers re-
lating to public matters In his posseHsion
edited and published at the proper time"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-02
Another story About rascott.

SPOKANE. Wash. Jan. 1.--Jules Beauvais.
Il miner from Alaska, says W. b. Tascott,
tho alleged murderer of Millionaire Smell,
of Chicago, is in Alaska, and makes no
| secret Of his identity He conveys the inn
preston that he did not commit the muir
der. but for Il conside. alton has taken the
blame to shield the real murderer. who is a
person of position and influence.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-02

TODAY, entries will close for
the Suburban Handicap of the
Coney Island Jockey Club, to be
run at Sheepshead Bay in June
next.
The nominations this year
show an increase of interest in
the event. To the total of the
stakes which will aggregate a
large amount, the Club guaran-
tees $4,000 added money. The
race last year was worth about
$4,000 to the winner.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-02
Killed by an Avalanche.

SPOKANE. WASH. Jan. 1.-Particulars
have been received of wreck of a snow
plow on tho G eat Northern, and the loss of
four lives. The disaster occurred near
Java Station. The dead are A. l.. Morden.
brakeman; John Benp, Western Union
lineman; fireman, name unknown. and an
Italian. The conductor. Peter Lemieu.
was seriously injured. The snow plow was
standing on the track and was struck by an
avalanche which came down the mountain
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-02
Lock ed in tho Looted Safe.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Jan. 1.--While work
ing in his office in the court house at
Viroqua, Vernon county. last night. John
G. johnson was confronted by two
strangers who compelled him at the point
of revolvers to open tho safe and hand over
the cash. They secured abou. So. 900. The
robbers then locked Johnson In the safe
and escaped. Although the county WAS
secured there ia no clue to the robbers.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-02
Death From the Smoke.

New YORK, Jan. 1.-Fire invaded the
Jesuit College of st. Xavier on West Six
teenth street to-day, and Rev. Thomas
Gormley, s. j.. WAS overcome by smoke
and died within a few minutes after he was
rescued. Messrs MCCARTHY and Buell. we're
burned about the face and hands, but
escaped without serious injury. The fire
was exiting euished after the theater and
rooms above it were gutted. The damage
is estimated at $50 900. Insured.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-02
Attacks Rich and Poor,

EAGLE Pass, Tex, Jan. William
Devine, who arrived to-day from tho in
terror Of Mexico, reports that the accounts
of the ravsges of typhus are not exag-
Heratsd. The mortality is estimated at
Is TO % per cent of those stricken. The
wealthy classes do not appear to have any
immunity from the disease. suffering
equally with the poor.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-02
Reat,irmcd HTS Faith.

NEW YonK. Jan. l,-Dr McGlynn spoke
at the Anti Poverty society meeting at
Cooper Union tonight and reallirmed his
belief in the doctrines OF the society, the
preachins of which led to his excommunica-
ton. lie spoke with al. his old-time force
and act at rest all the talk Of his apologize
ing before he was restored to his prisstly
Spn
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-02
Panic Caused by "a Crazy Man.

Pn1nApELpuIA, Jan. l.-An inssne man
caused an lncipient panic in the Roman
Catholic church of ST.. Thomas Aquainas
this morning by attempting to assault the
rector. number of women tainted and u
STAN pede for the doo', which would prob
ably have resulted in serious bodily injury
and perhaps loss of life. was nsrrowly
pyarta0
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-02
BURNED AT THE PEPPER TIME.
A Little Sooner Later Would Have
Witnessed a Disaster.

Witnessed a Disaster.
SAN Francisco, Jan. 1.-The ferryboat
Tiburon, one of the largest on San Fran
cisco bay. was destroyed by fire this after
noon. The Tiburon connects with trains
of the San Francisco u Northern Pacific
railway at Tiburon, on the Marin county
shore, and arrived from Tiburon at 12:40
p. IN. with large number of passengers
At one O'Clock fire was discovered, and the
flames spread 80 rapidly nothing could be
done to save the boat as she lay tied mp to
the wharf 1t is supposed the fire started
in the boats kitchen, as there was hot
fire in the range. The boat would have left
at 1870 O'clock for Tibuton with another
large load of passengers, and had the fire
broken out few minutes sooner or later
than it did frightful disaster would
have been the result.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-02
$4,000 Miners on n Strike.

LONDON. Jan. 1.-The Standards Berlin
correspondents says: Up to this evening
1S, 600 Saar miners have struck and many
grave cxcesses are reported. The riot act
is posted everywhere and tho magistracy
and police officials are acting in concert in
the adoption OF measures of precaution.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-02
The Kansas Poetess Hurt

ELpoRADo. Kan, Jan. 1.-The local sc-
commodation train on the Missouri Pacific
railway was rocked late last night by u
broken rail. Two coaches were dtched
and several passengers painfully hurs.
Only one was dangerously injured, Hattie
Hall. the Kansas poetess.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-02
A FARCE or A TRIAL.
British Poachers Ileieasad ny tho brttisDl
Authorities,

Authorities,
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.--Surptise 10 ex-
pressed in government Department. NJ the
result Of tho trial held al Victoria. u. O., Of
sealing vessels seized in Boring sss during
last season. From telegr ahphic dispatches
it is learned that the British schoonsss
seized by tho American naval vessels, and
turned over to the British admiral for triAl,
were both released. No pfetenss was lnAds
that they had not violated the modps VI
vendi, but various excuses wero advanced
for their discharge. This Ia rspitition %
the experience Of last year. and IN marked
contrast with the conduct OF The United
States authot tiles, N american vssasle
seized for violating the raodus viysndi.
States court at bttka.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-02
THO Iufnnt Isabella Coming.

MADRID. Jan. 1.-Tho infant Isabella will
sail for the United States next April on u
Spanish or an American war ship
to open the Chicago Worlds fair. as the
representative of Queen Regent Christina.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-02
Cholera Rioters To Re Hanged.

LONDON, Jan. IA Times dispatch from
ST. Petersburg says twenty of tho As
ttakhnn cholera rioters have been sen
fenced to be hanged and twenty-five to
hard labor. Ninety were acquitted.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-02
Locked in - House and Burned.

NEW YORK. Jan. 1.-The house of William
Phillips, a colored laborer. living near
Stony Brook l.. l., was destroyed by FIRE
last night. Four small children, locked in
the house were horribly burned. Two were
dead when discovered.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-02
Cr,mu and Murphy Matched.

New YonK, Jan. The Griffin. Murphy
glove battle, 70 take place before the Consy
Island Athlstio club. is now fixture. The
date of tho fight will be definitely agreed
upon and minor details satisfactorily set
tied.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-02
To sucaeed senator Gibson.

BATON RouaE, La, Jan. 1.--Donaldson
Csflroy haa heen appointed by the gov
ernoT, United States senator to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of Gibson.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-02
A Noted Chemist Dead,

BOSTON, Jan. 1.-Prof. Ebsn Norton Hos.
ford, tho noted chemist of Harvard. died
| suddenly Mt his homo in Cambridge of
heart disease this afternoon. widow and
i've daughters survive him.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-02
Wayne Muoveayh, Jr., Dead.

New York, Jan. Wayne MaoVeaRh,
Jr.. sen OF Ex-Atsorney General Mae
Vesgh. died to-day at his fathers residence.
in this city. of heart disease. He was a
member OF the senior class OF Harvard COL
lego aud 20 years OF age.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-02
non.,lnr "A Retiring Officer.

MrssourA. Jan. Especial. IA compli-
mentnry banquet was rendered this even
ing to ID. ID. Bogart, retiring county clerk.
by his clerks.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-02
Cash nunn,ae Low. !.

WAsurNoros. Jan. Lit ID estimated That
the public debt s.atemsnt 70 BE- issse4
Tuesday will show . loss IN cash auvins
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-02

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-17
RAILWAY MANAGERS DIsTRusrrrL

Chicago, March 16.-Rumors are again current M
unrest and agitation in railroad labor circles. II d
said that all the employees OF an extensive Western
system have made demand for general increase
of wages. The switcnmen, II Is said, notwithstanding
their professions of acquescence In the decision Of
their employers few days ago not to grant an
Increase ut the present time, holding meet
ings Ii is believed that In view OF the active prepa.
rations made by the railroads TO fill the places Of
men who determined TO go out, the swchmen thought
it best to hoOdwink the railroad officials and wait for
n more opp0rtune time to strike. 1t is now said that
the switchmen intend to wait until after the Worlds
Fair is in full running order. and then. without The
slightest warning. stop every wheel in the counsry
That the situation Is considered serious by the rail-
roads Is evidenced by meeting OF the general mana
gers In the Rookery Building this morning. They
make no secret Of the fact that they are still dis
trstful OF all their employees. and say the association
of general managers, which was formed some weeks
ago to take united action against demands thai might
be presented by their employees, will not be dissolved
for some time TO come
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-17
MAY ADJOURN ABOUT APRIL o..

Albany, March 10 (SpcciaD.-The Democrats in the
Assembly and the Senate We're to have held caucus
this afternoon to fix the final date OF adjournment.
II was not held because OF the leaders thought
that II would be premature to fix the date now.
There is much important legislation yet to be acted
upon. Taxation, rapid transit, State roads and
many other matters OF great consequence are yet TO
be- voted upon. While the life OF the Legislature Lasts
also there Is fiope OF passing the Personal Regstra
ton bill The senator to take the place OF
Edward p. Hagan can hardly be seated before the
last Of this month. and his vote IS needed party
questions yet 70 come up II was the impression Of
those who favored passing an adjournment resolution
now that a date somewhere between April II and
81 should be- selected the last named date being most
favored
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-17
TWO DEATHS CAUSED by ELECTRIC CARS.

Mrs. William shea, OF No. 10 Ramapo.aye. Paterson.
~ j.. who by an electric car OF the 1atcr.
son Railway Company in Main-sf, Wednesday evening.
having both her legs crushed died that night IN
the hospital where few hours before David Camp ell.
jr OF Pa sale had died the result q similar accI-
dent In the street. The killing Of two persons
By electric within twentyfour hours has aroused
public denaton and there is much talk about the high
speed at which the through the crowded
business streets and the neglect 10 sackcn speed when
approaching Mrs Shea had just sllghted from
Mary.st, and passing behind It, crossing the
other track when bound opposite direction.
which had Been hidden from her BY the one,
came along at a high speed and her. county
rhy.ican Johnson has ordered inquest In both cases.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-17
GEORGE II. BUSH TO BE- SEATED.
TO GET A PLACE IN THE ASSEMBLY DESPITE
THE VERDICT OF THE PEOPLE
AND THE COURTS.


THE VERDICT OF THE PEOPLE
AND THE COURTS.
Albany. March Is Speoial.-It WIS learned to-
night that the Democrats In the Assembly had de-
crmln-d to seat George II. Bush, last years Dem
ocraic leader In that body, who defeated at the
polls last November I'm the lid District OF Ulster
County by his Republican opponent, James Louns.
bury. Bush took his TO the courts. and the
Democratic judges before whom he appeared decided
against him every point. Ills last hope was
that partisan and reckless majority in the Assembly
wouh do whnN tho people Of his district and the
courts would not do-gve him seat in the As
semby.
Du>h has been whining at the feet Of the Demo
Gratis throughout the session to get them to GUST the
man who Was legally elected to the place. He
could not see the justice OF refusing place to him
In the Assembly when he, with the rest OF the Demo
Gratis OF the State. stood by IN the fan OF 1891 ana
the seats OF three senators stolen.
Eush began his contest at the opening Of the ses-
sion. and he employed j. Newton Flero. OF Albany,
his attorney Mr.. Ficro doe, work for nothing,
and the days Of the session grew into weeks and
months there seemed to be- chance OF Bush's get
ting the seat which would entSle him to from 1900
10 si0O salary. as well counsel fees amounting 10
about 80 900 more Not that his case Is Just one
that the members OF the majority would like 10
seat him for he the most unpopular OF leaders,
except perhaps the present occupant OF that place.
nor because he cannot afford 10 pay his counsel
fees is the outrage to BE- perpetrated. The better
element among the Democrats IN the Assembly may
try prevent It, but the bosses have ordered It, and
1t probably will go through.
The plan now Is to seat him the last week OF the
session. so that he will draw about $3.50 salary and
make the state puy the cost OF the contest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-17
OIL PAINTINGS SOLD AT AUCTION.

number Of modern oil paintings, made up u ="
from several private collections were sold at auction ~
evening at the Fifth Avenue Auction Galleries, No. s"o
Fifh.ave, by Robert Someryille. fairly large e'osu
BUYERS was present and the bidding for few Of the pc
was spirited In all sevenyone pictures were sofa tne @
proceeds being sl026l. average price OF aoous so
Tho Mother OF Moses Parting from Her Cha, n,s'
canvass by Elizabeth ordner brought the hghess pe
Of tia evening being knocked down for 500 picture
Of "Sheep in Stable" by F. Verboeekhoven' soia s
$780, The prices for the other pictures were ing
Juvenile Theatre" BY Pierre Edouari frere $50; Naa
drens Dinner" Ferdinand de Brackeecr $40; in tne
studio A. A. Lcssel $40 THE Toilet OF the Baby,
heoph,le Emmanuel Duyerger, 1910; "LAverse oe0fes
Weiss. $500; "School Examination" Ferdinand ""u'
muller 1926; The Happy Family" Emile rinena''
$3.50, and THE Pride VI the Family" Emile fihehAi"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-17
ELDERS AID A CH ARITY.

The annual fancy dress diiil u the Central fsfA 4
Academy took place las. evening at the fidlng ~ ~
seventh-ayet between Fifty-eigh'h ana rug ,ons
Tho nroceeds OF this affair are always given \.
charity The Hebrew United Charities will rec's ,s
money this year. Those who took part In the e, .,sr
were O. w Stiegler. Miss u. Gaylarc. Miss =. .s,,sy
Mrs j. L. Smith. W. ID. a. Won Klein, X. 4. ~ ul,s
L. Parsette, jr p. +. Sehmoeller Miss \. Me' Hod.
=. Reno, Miss A. Reno, Miss +. Price, MY, ~ rosts,
heimer Miss NJ. Herman Mrs. 5. Conn, '.s s,n., lIss
Miss A. Brasil Mis- J. Brown Miss IL "m@ ~, ~
s Fernbach. Mrsl Taber, Mrs. D. Gusgenheim' ~ uiu
II. Won Klein, f. H. de Kiener, Miss Olga hepp~s Miss
Maud Mntrer Miss +. Tieber, Miss c. &. DAVIS ,'s N T.
T.. Roster, The judges were Ella, Ao'h''~
Lissauer Carl Hermann and Charles +. SUMMIT order:
The programme was given In the ,on .a.s xolp 20
Grand entrce jeu dc barre, tandem e'oi'. "A uoi
,.a,ss, manoeuyre. ehiidrens quadrille. ev0lu''o"
and gaop high school jumping.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-17
UNEASINESS IN TIE UOOL TRADE.
FAILURES ALLEGED TO be DUE TO SPECULATION
IN READING.

IN READING.
Boston, March IS (SpeciaD.--Thc only feature Of
the wool trade Of the last week has been the failures
that have occurred In Philadelphia, involving they
do several leading Boston wool firms. who are crcdi-
tors In various amounts ranging IT IS said. from
81 800 up to $4,000 There various rilmOrs
anoat to-day In regard to these failures and what
their direct has not yet been determined
fully. 1t stated that the trouble OF S;tt d CO..
were due 10 influences outside OF their legitimate
business. and that stock speculaons and the collapse
in Reading were the causes. This. however Is de-
MED, and the given for the faure-legitimate
losses, running over q period Of ten years. In which
time, II is stated the Camden Mills. Of which the
Philadelphia firms %ere thu owners and selling
agents. have not made any money. Whatever the
cause, the troubles come unexpectedly and In a bad
time. II the wool market Is not seriously affected.
there Is temporary unsettled feeling as noticed
to-day.
At the time II is believed the position Of
wool IS such good that the disturbance. II felt
at all here can but temporarily be felt. Tho firms
interested here perfectly able TO stand the loss
and financially the wool trade Of this city never
in better condition. But with the tight money mar
ket and increased Insurance rates. the lcsses sns-
tanned will largely conneract the benefits Derived
from the improved prices obtained here for wool
since the beginning Of the year.
Should It be found that outside speculation in Read
ing or other securities has been the Cause Of the
failures, wool dealers here will be cautious In
trading with manufacturers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-17
SIX NEW TAX ELLIS.
FEATURES OF MEASURES PREPARED bf 1"H
JolNT COMMITTEE on TAXATION.

FEATURES OF MEASURES PREPARED Ely THE
JOINT COMMITTEE on TAXATION.
Albany March 1G (specian.-A final meeting OF the
special Committee on Taxation. Consisting Oh '"''e
members Of the Senate and five members oil t'e -\s
scmblv has been called for 10 80 O'Clock tomorrow
morning 10 consider the bills To be- introduced from
ihi, committee in either branch OK the Legislature
II was learned tonight that n majority OF the MEM
bcr, Of the Joint investigating committee, which has
had nearly year 10 study this subject has decidco
upon six bills that In ali probability will be nro-
duced tomorrow,
one Of IT., bills provides Tor the taxation OF
mortgages II was determined that all mortgages
above 800 In value should be taxed Tor state
PURPOSES alone the rate Of onehalf OF per cent
and that no exemption Shou,d be made Tor debt.
Another bill which the Joint Committee VIII pre-
sent will tax the market value OF The stock OF cor
poratons for State purposes only. The rate OF
taxation has not yet been agreed upon. but In all
probability II win he fixed at the meeting.
The third bill amends the law In relation to The
taxation Of collateral lnheritanccs. sliding scale
somewhat similar 10 that proposed some time ago 10y
the Controller OF the State has been adopted. This
faxes all collateral nhcrtanccs under 100000 one
half Of per cent: from 100000 to $4,000 per
cent: from 100000 TO 100000, per cent
and all abov. 100000, IL per cent. TINS
Is on personal property Only. Real estate trans
fcrs are 10 be taxed at similar rates for like amounts
above 100000.
A fourth Bill will provide that corporations organ
lied under the laws Of other states shall pay YAK
on the amount Of business done 10 ms suts '",,i
to that paid by corporations Organized hdcr thc nNS
OF this state. one of the other bills aboli'hrS hi-
pii,onmeni debt caused By the refusal to ply taxes
hli these bis provide only for the collection Of
taxes for the expenses Of the state Government ana
do not Interfere with the collection OF taxes for local
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-17
JUDGE DALLAS WILL GIVE DUE NOTICE.

Philadelphia, March 16.-Samuel 5. Hollingswor'h'
representing the Pennsylvania Company for Insurance
on Lives and Granting Annuities, came ino inc
United States Court today and stated 10 Judge Dallas
that object it coming into court was not to make
any application in regard 10 the demands made Oh
the company by the New-YOri bondholders OF the
Reading Railroad, but he there TO as. that the
court should not DO anything in any application that
might bc made in the matter without first giving
notice to the Pennsylvania Company for Insurance
on Lives ard Granting Annui;ies.
Judge Dallas said that that would most likely have
suggested itself TO the Court. lie thanked Mr.. Iio
lngswOrtl however, for calling attention 10 IL.