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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-19
NIPPED TOO SOON.
A Young Thief Tells Of . Bank Robbery
Planned.

A Young Thief Tolls Of = Bank Robbery
Planned.
Big TIMBER, Jan. 49, Special. 1-Officers
B. o. Hatfield and Gus Sidle succeeded in
capturing ]. Preston, colorsd, and Sam
Smith, white. who proved to be the burg
lars who went through Bushs & Bailey's
hardware store. They were oamped on the
island east Of town, whore thev were taken
by surprise. Preston tried to escape, but
after a hard chase was taken in without
any resistance. The pair had planned a
raid on Big Timber on the Jessie James
style. Smith made full confession to the
officers this afternoon, which was as fol-
lows: II first met Preston at Livingston
last October. After leaving Livingston we
met again at Big Timber. went from
here to Billings, where 1 found employ
ment. Preston came down to Billings.
where We mapped out this raid. We were
to rob Busha & Bailey's hardware store and
go east to Grey Cliff. where We were to cap
ture some horses come back to Big Timber
and hold up Cashier ]. A. Hall. Of the First
Rational bank. take what funds were avail
able and make our escape. Preston going
to Texas and I to Idaho"
Smith Is a young man only 18 years old
and has relatives in Madison county who
are highly respected. Preston will not talk.
Smith says he will make a full confession
in court. A portion of the stolen property
has been recovered.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-19
A CITY IN MOURNING.
Fremont, o., tho Homc OF the Late Gs
IT, H. Hayes


Fremont, o., tho Home OF the Late Con.
II. u. Hayes.
FREMONT, a., jan. II. The news of the
death OF ex-Prcsidon. Hnyes was received
this morning by the citizens with great
sorrow. The whole CITY il already in
mourning. Flags are at half mast, testify
ing to the regard with which tho general
was held. kilograms of coincidence are
pouring in from people OF prominence from
all parts OF the country. he funeral
arrangements have been placed In the
hands of Col. II. 8. Buckand. The SCR
vicea are TO be very simple and will be held
At tho family residence at three O'Clock Fri.
day afternoon. The exeie eses will be simi-
lar to those at the fune al of Mrs. Hayes.
Rv. j. w. Bashford. of the Ohio Wesleyan
university. at Delaware. Ohio will conduct
the services, and the local Il. A. X. will
probably haye simple ceremonies. Gen.
Hayes was born at Delaware and Mrs.
Hayes received part of her education there.
After Mrs. Hayes death Gen. Hayes
erected simple family monuments OF YER
mont granite on the family lot with sps ce
for his own name, and in compliance with
his wishes, he will be laid beside his life
companion. Among the kilograms Of con-
dolence received here are those from Presi-
dent Harrison. Secretary Foster. the living
members of Hayss' cabinet. the state Off
cials. e1-Gov. Foraker and Gov. Pattison,
OF Pennsylvania. The living members Of
Hayes cabinet are VIM. M. Evarts, John
Sherman. Alex. Ramsay, Nathan Goff, X.
". Thompson, d. M. Key and Carl sjchurz.
Especially touching were the telegrams of
coincidence received from old army friends
and soldier organizations throughout the
country. Many intimate friends called at
the house Of mourning during the day TO
tender their sympathy and assistance.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-19
WON By M'MILLAN.
He Takes Three Falls Out of Five Out
King.

He Takes Three Falls Out of Five Out OF
King.
BUTTE, Jan. 1S.-[Special. The wrest-
ling match between ID. A. Mcmillan and
John King, which took place tonight at
the Comique, was spirited and short at
fair. The articles of agreement were signed
several weeks ago and the last of the
stake money, $500 n side. was de-
posted with the Standard last night.
Duncan Mcdonald, of Helenn, who hap
peued to be in the audience. was selected
referee. No time was lost in fancy plays
for the edification Of the gallery. McMil.
Ian won the first fall in fifteen minutes and
thirty seconds. King gained the Sec
ond in six minutes. The third
round WAS given to Mcmillan
in seven minutes and forty nine seconds.
King won the fourth in four minutes and
six seconds. The fifth and last fall was
taken by MCMILLAN in one minute and
thirty-three seconds. A couple Of thou
sand dollars change hands among out
siders.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-19
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

The Idaho house passed bill nppropri-
asinp $50 600 for the Worlds fair.
Cardinal Gibbons has gone to Washington
to confirm in the Catholic faith tho daugh.
ter OF United states Senator Voorhees,.
Fireman Scott and Brakeman Hawk were
killed and four other trainmen killed in a
wreck on the II. & q. nenr Ellerslie, Pa.
The Eve story building occupied by Dun
gan. Hood Co.. morocco dresses. Phils-
del hia. WAS burned Tuesday night. Loss
$120.000. fully insured.
The Indiana house passed bill making
IL misdemeanor TO discharge an employ
or threaten to discharge one for belonging
to labor organization.
The Santa Fe fast freight jumped the
track ncar Guthrie, Oklahons, wrecking
tho engine ana dozen cara and fatally in
jnring Engineer Corey aud Fireman Camp
bell.
William Foy, who is charged with mur-
der and riot at Homestead ia considered a.
past recovery. During tho riot there he
was shot in the loft side and has suffer cd
untold agony ever since. and his physicians
have now abandoned hope Of recovery.
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WILL BE TESTED.
Prospect OF Final Settlement OF the Kan
sas Deadlock

Prospect OF Final Settlement Of the Kan
sas Deadlock.
TOPEKA, Kan. Jan. 1S.-The populists
have finally decided to submit the question
of the legality of the populist house organi-
cation to the supreme court. To this end
the senate to-day passed and sent to tho
house Legislative appropriation dill. The
house will pass it and the governor will
sign it. Then the republicans will en- Join
the treasurer from making any paymen is
under it on the ground that the bill was not
assed by n legally constituted houss. Thus
the matter will finally get into court. Tho
two houses. still meeting on the opposite
sides of the hall. transact considerable
business without interference with eaoh
other, and late this afternoon adjourned till
tomorrow. Business in the senate is
practically at a standstill.
Gov. LswellinC this afternoon handed to
an Associated press representative a long
statement giving the reason for recognizing
tho popnlist house. 1t ia that he believed the
populist house legally organized and tho re-
publican house illegally organized. The
statement quotes precedent for the action.
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SUFFERING KEENLY.
A Hard Winter for the Poor of European
Countries.

Hard Winter for the Poor of European
Countries.
BERLIN, Jan. 1S.-The bodies of three
persons frozen to death were found In the
streets to-day. Navigation is suspended on
the Elba at Hamburg. The poor Of Prus-
sian cities are suffering keenly. The de-
preston in trade has left tens of thousands
unemployed. Social democrats are busy
sowing sooialistio propaganda among them
10. day four meetings were held, all very
disorderly. The meetinas resolved to de-
mand that public works be undertaken in
order that idle men with families to sup.
port might find employment.
Horrible stories come from remoter re-
gions OF Europe, and especially the Bal
kans, Of death and suffering caused by the
severity Of winter. In Servia wolves have
abandoned the forests and prowl about
towns and villages in search OF prsy. A
young girl was devoured by wolves in the
suburbs of Belgrade. Dispatches from
Russia etate that there ia great suffering In
the provinces where the famine prevailed
last year. In Russia also wild animals
made desperate by hunger and cold have
invaded villages and dsvoured both human
beings and domestic animals.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-19
THE MYSTERY CLEARED.
Arrest of n Woman for the Murder of
Nebraska Man.

Arrest of Woman for the Murder of u
Nebraska Man.
HASTINGS. Neb.. Jan. 1S.-The mystery
surrounding the murder of Delavan $. Cole,
one Of the wealthiest men oftthis city. which
occurred Aug. l. was cleared up to-day by
the arrest Of Mrs. EI Mason. She was sus-
pected from the first, but after an examina-
tion before coroner's jury she was exon
Grated. Since then Deputy Sheriff Boyd
has been working constantly on the case.
and the county attorney states that he now
has evidence that will convict Mrs. Mason
Last week her husband brought suit for
divorce on the ground of his wife's init.
macy with Cole during several years. The
woman has recently shown signs of mental
distress, and has frequented revival meet
inRs III the hope, az she said, of getting re-
ligiou. On the night of the murder Cole
went out in She darkness to close his gate.
The next morning his body was found in "a
deserted shanty. three blocks from his
house, with two bullet wounds in the head.
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Some Opinions That Will Please
the Board Of Worlds Fair
Managers.
John Steinmetz and His Brother.
an Expert Builder, Say It
Is All Right.
A. Fred Woy Holds tho Same visw--
MissouiA Has Her Exhibit Ready
for Chicago.

Fortunately for tho board Of Worlds
fair managers for Montana all the opinions
regarding the state building at Chicago are
not unfavorable. In fact tho adverse
opinions seem to have had their day, and
now the gentlemen who believe the build
ing Ia a credit to tho state and worth all il
cost, are coming TO the front. Among the
latter IL Mr.. John Steinmstz. OF tho Stein
metz Jewelry company. He went TO Chi
cago last October. and visited the World'a
fair grounds several times. Talking yes
terday of his visit in connection with the
criticisms on the Montana building, he
said: II have brother in Chicago, who
has been engaged in the building business
there for thirty years. He is she senior
member Of the firm of Steinmetz & Ellen
berger. and his firm was awarded the con-
tract and 10 now building three Of the most
important structures ct the Worlds
fair, the administration, woman's and
fine arts building. When was in Chicago
last October went out 10 the grounds with
him several times. and visited the Montana
building three times. It was then about
completed, as they were taking in the
carpets. My brother went with me on one
visit, and he carefully examined it both In.
side and out. He said in was very we'll
planned building and asked mo what IL
cost. told him did not know but said
Thought $15. 0 90 or $4,000. He said il IL
cost the latter sum it was pretty good
price, but II it cost $4,000 or thsreabouts
that the state had gotten its monoy's worth.
He joked me q little about Montana being
such rich state. and then not putting MP
building suoh ~ New York or Pennsyl-
vania have. As my brother is an expert
builder and contractor. and is engaged in
work OF that sort on the grounds,
believe his opinion il entitled to
some weight. Personally l do NOT
know who tho men are that compose the
Montana board, do not know who the
architects or contractors of tho Montana
building are. and only have the same in
terest in the affairs all Montanians have.
The truth TO-" continued Mr.. Steinmetz,
that the Montana building is located near
the palaces New York, Pennsylvania and
Massa ach usetts have ereotsd, and the con-
trnst between building costing S16 600,
and those costing $10O 600 or more IL very
great. But the Montana boilding COM
pares favorably with any on the grounds
my brother yestsrday. in which he said he
had read in the Chicago papers of the criti.
cisms Montaniana were making on their
state building. but he was of the opinion
that considering the cost this state had NO
reason to complain
Another gentleman who recently visited
Chicago and who visited and carefully
looked over the Montana building 10 A.
Fred Wey. of Butte. Mr.. Wey is very
favorably impressed with the structure and
expresses the opinion that it 10 worth all il
cost and is credit to the state.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-19
PIONEERS OF 40.
Old California TiMtl Blazers at banquet in
(hlnaRn " 4


Chicago.
CHICAGO, Jan. 1S.-Once more The Cali.
fornia pioneers OF ChiosRo met around the
festsl board. These annual meetings be-
gan years aRo for tho purpose OF recalling
tho trials, triumph and adventures OF the
past and the "reminiscences on which old
'49ers love 10 dwell. The ranks Of the
society arc rapidly dwindlinR. Nevertheless
those VINO remain are a. undaunted ~ in
the days they braved tho trnoklesa prairie
and unknown mountain passes. Over 10U
members wore present to-niRht. ono Of
them, Benz. II. Nicholson, being about the
only surviving member Of tho first Cali
fornia legislature.
An address of welcome to the invited
guests WAS delivered by George g. Custer.
IN q few words he told the part which the
California pioneer had played in the ciyili-
zation Of the country. Other speakers fol-
lowed, after which the gathering quit the
banquet room to partake OF lighter pleas.
nrss. The following officers we're elected:
President Addison Ballard; secretary, John
B. Kerr: treasurer, ID. w. Miller. 6sver al
kilograms of congratulations wero received
from other branches of the association
throughout the country.
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COMPETITION IN BRAINS.
In Which Struggle Harvard Il Victor Over
Yale.

In Which Struggle Harvard II Victor Over
Yale.
Boston, Jan. 18.-Yale and Harvard met
again tonight, but on the forensic field,
the occasion being the first semi-annual
debate between tho two universities, at
which the judges pass sentence on the
merits OF the evenings speaking. The de-
bate bore every semblance of . typ
ical Intercollegiate contest. the seating
capacity of the thester was taxed to the ut
most. President Charles w. Eliot, Of
Hsrvard. offioiatsd and stated that the
question for debate was: 'Resolved, That
the power of railroad corporations should
be further limited by national Legislation. .
He introduced Ed. r. Lamaon, Of Yale, az
the first speaker. The other speakers for
Yale were: Frank E. Donelly and Homer
8. Cummings; for Harvard, Carl
Vrooman. Edward Warren and
Arthur P. Stone. The judges,
after celebrating quarter Of an honr, do
cided in favor of Harvard, arrived at on the
individual percentage plan. though both
sides reflected Rleat on the universities.
After the debate an informal banquet was
held at YounR's hotel. Boston. at which the
visiting Yale men were entertained by the
Harvard victors,
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THE MIssOULA EXHIBIT.
VIII Be Sent to Helena Soon for Shipm,
to Chicago

VIII Be Sent to Helena Soon for Shipme ens
to Chicago.
The Missoula county exhibit to the
Worlds Columbian exposition is now being
prepared for shipment ana will be for
warded to Helena some time during the
latter part OF the week. Later IL will be
sent on to Chicago and placed in the Mon
tana building. One glance at the beautiful
fruits. grains and vegetables ia enough TO
convince the most skepticsl that Missoula
county agricultural lands are the richest in
the state. Missoulians visiting the great
exposition will undoubtedly more fully ap-
preciate the home exhibit when compared
with that OF older states.
The display comprises nearly 500 vari-
cites of fruits. vegetables and grains. There
are over 200 Jars OF preserved fruits. In the
liue OF vegetables there are upwards OF sew
enty-fi different grades. while tho sam pies
OF grain will aggregate 200 pieces. Each
one of the number has been selected with
the utmost care. The fruits are encased In
handsome glass Jars containing quantities
of preserving fluid. The grain il also
dipped in specially prepared fluid and
then allowed to dry after which it ia ar
ranged and cataloRusd.
The exhibit ,ntains a number Of speci-
mems particularly worthy of special mem
tion. First III order is huge sun6ower.
the stalk alono is over eleven feet in height
and the flower three feet and three inches
III circumference. Joseph Booth has
donated single potato weighing seven
pounds. Dave Hackie has forwarded q
number OF potatoes, one of the number
tipping the scales Mt five pounds and two
ounces. A rutabaga FROM l.. NJ. Davis OF
Lo Lo. weighs thirty-one pounds and ten
ounces. A beet from the ranch of Phillip
Hogan weighs eighteen pounds and three
quarters.
III the grain department are found soms
samples of wonderful productions. David
Hackie presented head of timothy hay
eleven inches in length. w. Ii. Reed was the
proprietor of head of wheat over seven
inches long. Next comes Isaac Palm with
IA head of oats over sixtesn inches long.
Gaspard Deschamps presents several heads
ofrye. one of the number being eight inches
in length. Then there is corn that Would
make a Missourian's heart glad, being
eight inches in length. These are only d fsw
of the many splendid specimens. In fact
every quality Of grain Indigenous to the
soil is we'll represented.
Missoula county will also be we'll repre-
ssnted in the department OF mines and
miuing. Some magnificent specimens of
high grade ore have been gathered to-.
gether from the surrounding mines and ars
ready for shipment. Tho ladies are a!so
doing good work aud the woman's building
ut Chicago will contain several vAluabla
additions as the result of their skill. Ev-
erything considered the exhibit from this
county promises to be we'll 10 the front and
quite attractive.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-19
WIN stop Coast Sealing.

VAN oouvER, b. g.. Jan. 1.-THE Japan
ess consul received word to-day of his gov
ornmsnts intention TO prohibits sealing b,
foreigners within the International limit o.
the Japanese coast. Wnrships will patro
the coast. An appropriation was mace a
tho last parliament tor the necessary ex
penses The valuo Of seals taken by for
siRn vessels during the past year was esti,
mated At $SlO.OOO Japanese sealera only
got seals valued at *26. 600 during tho same
period. Two scaling companies now in
Japan brought pressure on The govern.
mcnt.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-19
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY.
From Friends Who Knew Mr.. Hayes
During Life.

From Friends Who Knew Mr.. Hayes
During Life
FREMONT, Jan. 1S.-Ths Hayes mansion
to-day WAS kept very quiet. Bitchard
Hayes and family arrived Oh the morning
train from Toledo. while Scott came from
Canton. kilograms of Coincidence still
continue to pour in upon the family and
from leading and most prominent people
OF the United States. President Harrison
wired the following to-day, webb G,
Hayes: Your favorable telegram last even
ing left me unprepared for the snd news Of
your fathers death which came this morn
ing. l very much regret shall not be able
to manifest my high respect and personal
affection for him and my profound SYM
puthy with his family by attending the fu.
neral"
Grover Cle,eland's telegram from Lake
wood. N. j., says: II desire to express my
heartfelt sympathy with you and those who
mourn with you in the household made
desolate by the death of your beloved and
honored father"
John Wanamaker, from Washington. toll
egraphs: II beg to assure you of my SIM
oere sympathy. Sixteen years of acquaint-
anoe with your father ripsned into atfsc-
tionnte regard for him"
William Nj. Esarts says: 1--WE all Sc nd
our love and sympathy. Nothing but the
coming to the funeral"
John Sherman says: II received with
profound sorrow the announcement of the
death Of your father. His eminent services
i'll most exalted positions are appreciated
by all people of the United States. deeply
sympathize with you in your bereavement"
The Loyal Legion of Massachusetts tela-
graphed that they would attend the funeral
in body. The mayor issued proolama
tion this afternoon calling upon citizens to
meet Tonight for the purpose of passing
suitable resolutions and make arrangements
for the care OF the people that will be
present during the funeral. The city coun-
sill also met and passed suitable resolutions.
The Odd Fellows. of which Gen. Hayes was
member, met Tonight for similar pur-
poses. The SRndusky County Bar assoeia,
tion will meet tomorrow NJ 10 o'olook to
draw up resolutions of respect aud for the
purpose of transacting other business with
reference 10 the death of Ex-Preaident
Hayes.
At citizens meeting this evening ar
rangsmcnts for the funeral were practically
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-19
MORE WHISKY COMING,
A Big Distillery TO 30 Put Up in Louis
villO

LOUISVILLE. Ky, Jan. 17.-Within the
next few weeks Louisville will have one OF
the largest spirit and whisky distilleries in
the United States. and by far the largest in
the south. The capacity OF the new con-
cern will be 600 barrels a day. The new
distillery will be in the hands of New York,
Boston and Louisville people. nnd probably
later st. Louis. Cleveland and other whisky
men will join them in opposition to tho
Peoria whisky trust. Rumora have been
flying around for some weeks that tho j. G.
MattinRlv company will soon begin the
manufacture of spirits and the present deal
is tho outcome. An effort was made to
buv the Mattingly distilleiy on the basis of
$4OO, 900. forty men to put up $4,000 each.
This plan failed and now the plant has
beeu sold for $500, 600.
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TO-DAY is the third in the
ten day International Curling
Tournament at St. Paul, Mimi.
Elaborate preparations have
been made for the event, which
is the greatest affair of the kind
ever known in this country.
Lovers of the Scottish sport are
crowding St. Paul and severely
taxing its hotel Accommodations.
A trophy has been offered for
players over 50 years old
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-19
American skating Record Broken.

RrpuANH, N. j., Jan. 1S.-rhe first an
nual skating carnival held by the North
Shrewsbury Ice Yacht club took place on
the Shrewsbury river this afternoon. The
fssture of the day was u two-milo handi-
cay, i'll which Joseph Il. DonoRhus finished
about POO yards III the lead. Time for the
frst and second miles, 2:56 and 6:03 1-5.
breaks the American record. Charles
lappa was second, his time being GIL 3 s.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-19
Looking for IA Candidate.

TOPEKA, KAN, Jan. 1s.-The republican
members of the Legislature met in caucus
tonight. A ballot was taken for United
States senator and resulted: Bishop A, Per-
kinr, present incumbent, 30; Jos. w. ADV,
30; Luoien Parker. Il state senator, II; no
choice. Another caucus will be held to-
morrow night.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-19
California Fruit Shinn.rs

SAN Francisco. Jan. 1s.-Ths annual
meeting of the California Fruit union WAS
held to-day. During the past season the
union shipped 100 cars of fruit which sold
for S2,00O.OOO. Expenses for freight and
handling amounted TO $S50.OO0. leaving
over $1,0OO.0Oo as the net money received by
shippers. There are b44 shippers Of fruit
in the union
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-19
Captured a Valuable Man.

MILES Cry. Jan. 1S.-[Specisl. Stock
Inspector Smith and Deputy sheriff Thur
man to-day arrested Ed. Seely, wanted in
Sheridan, Wyo., for killing cattle. He has
been selling meat to the B. Il NJ. graders.
He escaped from Wyoming and sluded the
officers, and was followed to Red Lodge
There is reward for him.
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completed. Col. Buekland announced that
the general would lie IN state from early
Friday morning in order to permit oitizens
10 view tho remains in the morning and
visiting Ruests in tho afternoon.
Word was received alta lale hour this
afternoon that Cleveland had decided TO
attend the funeral on Friday.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-19
They Have n Candidate.

CHEYENNE. Wyo., Jan. 1s.--In tho aena-
torial contest another combination has
been formed. The five populists now have
n senatorial candidate of their own. WIN.
Brown. of Sheridan county. nn out and
out democrat.