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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-05
Nearly q Score Of Men Killed in a
Fight for Possession Of
Prisoner
Dead Equally Divided Between
Members Of tho Posse and
the Mob.
Explosion Of Natural Gas In . Chicago
Printing ONCE Almost Causes Most
Frightful Rcsults.

BAKERsF1ELp. N. c.. Jan. 4.-Last night .
mob Of zoo masked mon entered the jail
and took Calvin Snipes, murderer, TO the
forest. half mile sway. and lynched him.
Ssvsral'of the sheritf's posse were killed in
their efforts TO- defend the prisoner. and
about dozen OF tho mob were killed.
Among the dead and wounded were some
of the most prominent men In the county.
The facts which led MP 10 the terrible
lynohinR ARRAY are as follows: Aaron
Wiseman and Calvin Snipss were
partners in an illioit distillery
in Mitchell county. North Carolina. and
told William Osborne and Isaac Osborne,
two brothers. where the distillery was situ-
ated. William Osborne reported it tn off,
cials and helped them to destroy II. WISE
man and Snipes suspected Isaac Osborne
% the reporter. On the night Of Aug. 81.
armed with Winohsstsrs, they went to
Isaac Osborne and, calling him
to the door. opened fire,
and almost riddling him with
bullets. Wlseman and Snipes were arrested,
but sufficient evidence could mot be obtained
against Wissman. and he was released.
Snipss was bound to the superior court ON
pVS01y Ol1CuuothuGI0k 0VlucUC0s I1o WIS
placed in jail and after being confined
about two weeks confessed to the killing in
the manner above related. Names Of the
members of the sheriff's posse killed are AZ
follows: j. N. Williams. Z. N. Jones. p B.
Sans, r.. L. johnson, William Reed, 4. N i.
Becker. j. w. Laws, s. ]. Pannell. G. N.
Hallifsld, Tom Hall. Names of those of
the mob killed are: John Work, William
Osborne. L. G. Bailiff, William Perry, John
Osborne, Phil Crswer. Jim Nance, Will
Butler. Hager Dird. Owen Thomas, Jack
Phillips. and several others whose names
are not known at present.
1t was after midnight when the mob
moved upon the Jail. Firing commenced
soon after, and pitched battle followed
Immediately between tho mob and depu-
ties. Almost at the first volley, William
Osborne, who led the attack was killed.
In few minutes John Osborne also fell
dead. The battle ragged until eleven.
Nearly half the number of deputies had
fallen dead and several others were badly
wounded. Then the mob, with yell Of
triumph. entered the jail. battered down
the cell door and lead the unhappy Snipes
away to his doom.
He was given no chance to say word,
but was riddled with bullets from hun
dred weapons. George Thomas, Henry
Vance, George Brady. Thomas Black,
Charles Henry. Charles Patrick. Ben Nor
ton, Alexander Sans. Thomas Jones, Abra-
ham jackson, Thomas Hatfield and six
others ave dead. beside those whose names
are given above. At least thirty Others are
wounded, some OF whom will die.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-05
THE STATE UNIVERSITY.



Bill.
MIssouLA, Jan. 4.-LSpeoial. IA meeting
of the University club was held this even
ing in the rooms of L. A. Winstanley. The
membership committee reported an enroll
ment of over 1000 names. Petitions are
being circulated and a bill has been pre-
pared to be placed before the legislature
1t is entitled "A bill! for an act to establish
locate. maintain and govern the university
Of the state of Montana" Section l pro,
vides for the establishment of the uni
versity at Missoula. Section > provides for
its government by a board OF education,
who shall. with certain restrictions. deter
mine the courses Of instruction. No re-
ligious test shall be required of students OK
officials.
Section 6. The object OF the university
is to provide the most efficient manner of
impattinR to young men and women. on
equal terms. a liberal education and thor
ough knowledge of different branches of
literature, science and the arts. with their
variations. aud to this end there shall be
established colleges or departments: first, a
preparatory departments; second. u depart
ment of literature and arts: third. such
professional and technical colleges as may
from time to time be added thereto, or oon-
nected therewith.
The bill provides for instruction in mill
tRry tactics. 1t also provides that within
ninety days of tho passage of the net the
state board of education shall select site
not moro than three miles from Missoula.
The bill aud petitions are opposed to Y
consolidated university.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-05
TO BUY NO MORE SILVER
Resolution offered in the House by
Representative Harter,
Of Ohio.
All Silver Purchases to Stop Until
an international Ratio Is
Established.
All Polygamus Mormons Now Doing Time
Arc Pardoned by tho President ON
Certain Conditions.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4. - Representative
Harter, Of Ohio. objects to the silver pur-
c1ase suspension resolution introduced In
ths senate by Mcpherson. Of New Jersey,
On the ground that II gives the secretary Of
the treasury greater control over the sub
jsct than any man could wish, and more
than congress ought to place in the hands
of any officer Of the government. He
ohsrcd in the house to- day substitute, in
the nature of q joint resolution providing
40 follows: 'All further purchases Of all
Yer bullion by the United states Of Amer rica
shall cease from aud after the adoption of
this resolution. and the said purchases
shall cease until IN agreement shall be
reached, which agreement shall at least in
clude Great Britain. Germany, France and
tho United States OF America, and such
agreement shall fix the valuation at which
silver bullion will thereafter be received
for coinage. without limit as to quantity,
at the mints Of all nations and parties to
the said International agreement"
Harter thinks that this resolution would
accomplish the same result. and would not
be open to the same objection as McPher-
sons resolution. 1T would, moreover
hs says. ''be notice to the world that We
are ready to join other civilized nations in
the coinage Of silver upon any agreed point
npon national ratio. and that in the
meanwhile we declined going on raking
their chestnuts in for them at the risk OF
commsroial disaster and national dis
grace" Harter says that he believes that
the silver purchases have greatly contracted
the currency during the last twenty -four or
twenty-five months, and that after count
ing in notes issued by tho government in
payment for pig silver the actual volume of
currency to-day is probably at least $780,
10000, perhaps $3.50, OOO, 600 or S275, 600, O0O
smaller than if We had been out OF the sill.
yer speculation entirely.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-05
Two Bills by Chandler.

WARRINGTON, Jan. 4.--Ssnator Chandler
introduced bill to-day making IL unlaw-
ful for any body OF men TO tho number oi
ten or more TO assemble to drill or boar
arms an military body unless called for
by tbs properly authorized civil or military
officers. II makes it the duty Of the preai-
dent to dishand and disperss any such OF
0anizations. This bill ia aimed at the
PinkertoDs and the semi-military anarchist
organizations. Senator Chandler also In.
troduced bill to restrict Immigration. !,
designates four new classes OF excluded
persons; provides for information regard
,nR immiarants, and the issue OF certificates
BY United States consulg; requires more
cubic space for immigrants aboard vessels
and = new naturalization clause requiring
sixty days notice of application.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-05
MoRMoNs PARDoNED.
Those Who Arc Now Doing Time 1
Practicing POlygamy.

Those Who Arc Now Doing Time for
Practicing Polygamy.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-President Harri-
son to-day issued the following proclama-
tion:
WASHINGTON. d. c., Jan. 1, 1893.-Where-
as. congress. by statute approved March
22, 1881 and by statutes in furtherance and
amendment thereof, defined the crimes OF
bigamy. polygamy and unlawful cohabita-
ton in territories ana other places within
the exclusive jurisdiction OF the United
States and prescribed the penalties for
suoh crimes, and whereas, on or about Oct.
6, 1880, the Church of the Latter Day
Saints. commonly known rs the Mormon
manifesto proolaiming the purpose of said
church to no longer sanction the practice
of polyRamous marriages, and calling upon
all members and adherents of said church
to obey the laws of the United States in
reference to said subject matter; and
whereas, it is represented that since
the date of said declaration members and
adherents of said church have generally
obsyed said laws and abstained from plural
marriages and polyQamous cohabitation,
and whereas. by petition dated Dec. 19,
1891, the officials of said church. pleagine
the membe ship thereof to the faithful
obedience of laws against plural marriages.
and unlawful oohabitation. applied to me
to grant amnesty for past offenses against
said laws, which request very large num-
ber of influential non mormons, residing
il the territories also strongly urged: and
whereas, the Utah commission. in its report
bearing date Sept. 15 1892, recommended
that said petition be granted and said am
nesty proclaimed under proper conditions
as to future observance of law, with view
to the encouragement of those now dis
posed to become law-abidinR citizens and
whereas. dutinR the past two years such
amnesty has been granted individual appli-
cants in a very large number of cases, CON
ditioued upon the faithful observance of
the laws of the United States against un-
lawful cohabitation, and there are now
pending many more such applications;
Now. therefore. l. benjamin Harrison,
president of the United States. by virtue of
the powers in mo vested, do hereby declare
and grant full amnesty and pardon to all
persons liable to the penalties of said act,
by reason OF unlawful cohabitation under
color of polyRamous plural mar riage,
who. since Nov. l, 1890. have abstained
from such unlawful oohabitation; but upon
the express condition that they shall, in the
future. faithfully obey the laws of the
United States hereinbefore named. and not
otherwise. Those who shall fail to avail
themselves of the clemencv hereby Offer ed
will be vigorously prosecuted. tSigned)
BENJAMIN HARRIsoN
BY the president.
JOHN w. FOSTER. Secretary OF State.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-05

To-Day the convention of
the National Bricklayers' Asso-
citation assemblies in Baltimore.
The delegates will present a
powerful and compact body Of
workers always keenly alive to
the interests of the industry to
which they belong. All the
railway companies have granted
special rates of fare for the round
trip, and a large attendance of
delegates from every section of
the Union is the result
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-05
SPEAKS FOR CLEVELAND.
Col. Dan Lamont states the Jnc0minI
Presidenrs Position

Col. Dan Lamont states the Inc0ming
Presidents Position.
New YoRx, Jan. Am interview with
Dol. Daniel Lamont regarding President
Elect Clsvelsnd's movements in politics
appeared In the Herald to-day. II 10 ~
follows:
"Whas foundation IL thers for the pub
lisbsd report that Mr.. Cleveland IL inter
fering in the senatorial contests in various
state legislatures, and IL sndeavoring 10
dictate the election of his own fTiends?"
was asked.
~ is true" answered Col. Lamont.
"that tho friends OF Cleveland took some
notice OF this falsehood. Il IL a faisehood
ana vas started wish malice. ! can state
authoritativsly that Cleveland has not do
tstsd, interfered or even suggested the elso.
ton OF anyone in state in which there il
democratic Legislature, and whore con-
testa are being made. Ono OF the objects
q f me charge. ] presume. may have been
which MI. Cleveland made to the election
Of Mr.. Murphy 70 this state. The imptes-
sion sought to be conveyed was that he
was endeavoring to dictate the personnel OF
the senate"
.noH. hs: I'M. Nj. Csyssnd expressed himself
HE hss, mos. smphaticslly. II was re-
ported that Cleveland 10 in favor OF the
election OF MI. Foote In California, AZ
against sx-JudRe White. because Mr.. Foote'
was relative of Mr.. Cleveland's friends.
There 10 absolutely no truth in this report,
and Mr.. Foote's withdrawal quickly fol-
lowed the publication of tho charge. Mr..
Cleveland is annoyed by inquiries ~ to
whether he is doing this thing. receive
many letters asking il the reports are true.
may say in many of tho states M. Cleve-
land docs mot know who the candidates for
the senate are except through general re-
port. In New York Mr.. Cleveland stated
his objeotion to Mr.. Murphy as he had
perfect right to do. but he has mot gone
beyond his own state.
Col. Lamont was asked II he would tell
Mr. Cleveland's attitude toward those who
might be looked upon a. having been anti
Cleveland men. He shook his head at
first, and then was asked a. to the truth Of
the story which is sflost in political orioles
to the effect that a prominent anti -Clevo-
land democrat from up the state called on
Col. Lamont and asked him about the
treatment the men who opposed Mr.. Clevo-
land would receive to which Col. Lamont
replied ho did not care to speak of the mat
ter, but he could say MIR. Cleveland would
not forget the men who we're in favor OF
him. Az the story was repeated Col,
Lamont smiled. "That's true' said he, IT
said il, and ii represents Nj. Cleveland's 8
position
"ls there anything further to be said
about his attituds2" was asked.
II think" replied the man who ia nearer
to the president-elect than any other. that
IL all; isn't it enouRh?"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-05
Republican, Ognmize the Hnusn

DENVER, Jan. 4.-The republicans have
organized the house and will probably con-
troll the senate. In the house Platt Wiokes,
after bitter fight, was chosen tempor
speaker. by vote of thirty-three to thirty
two. Ammons will be chosen permanent
speaker by the Same vote. Tho result was
achieved over the democratic and populist
combination. The senate adjourned with
out action,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-05
RiainS and Kennn.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 4,-Mr. Blaine was not
feeling so we'll this evening as eslier in the
day. DIR. johnson says there is no particu-
lar reason to assign for the change and
danger is apprehended of another relapse.
Senator keuna il still very sick man,
but tritle more comfortable this evening
DIR. Sewers thinks he will survive the
night.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-05
The New York senator.hip.

ALBANY, N. Y, Jan. Mot whimper is
hoard among the members of the legislature
about opposing the obvious purpose of the
machine to push Murphy into the United
States senate. Whether the same state
mont can be truthfully made ono week
hence is q confederation which involves
some doubt. An evening paper in New
York, owned by Senator Brown, who il re-
garded a. one of the most Independents men
IN the state legislature, and who is known
to be friend of Cleveland, says this even
ing: 1.-The leaders of the democratic party
have resolved that the candidate for United
States senator, nominated on Tuesday eve
ming next, will have no opposition as CAN
didate for SENATOR
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-05
Capital Notes.

Grace Lamont has been confirmed al
postmistress at Dillon.
Gilbert A. Pearce, ex-senator from North
Dakota, has been appointed minister to
Portugal.
The treasury department purchased
Wednesday,, $4,000 ounces of silver al
800. 1926.
Frye introduced bill in the senate fol
the appointment of a commission to settle
the governments indebtedness on the Pa.
cific coast.
Senator Washburn made an unsuccessful
attsmpt to have an agreement that there
would be no vote on the anti-option bill
next week.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-05

aniry the supervising architect Of ths treas
ury. Mr.. Scott. finds that Of seventy Ave
buildings, improvements and extensions.
for which appropriations were made In 1880.
contracts Tor erection has been lot for only
fifteen. for ton others partial contracts only
ars lot. On fifty others nothing has been
done. Mr.. Scott insists that contracts for
buildings are systematically held np be-
canss of the depleted condition of the
treasury, and II appears TO have been the
policy OF the administration to avoid every
stop which would require cash from tho
government.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-05
The situation In Kansas.

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. 4.-Ths supreme
court thi: morning decided two of the four
legislative contests which were argued yes.
terday. one in jackson county and the
other IN kepublic county. both against the
populists. Further hearing will be had in
the other two cases. If James Wilson. in
dependent republican, will act with the
party the republicans can organize the
house, even if one of the undecided cases
goes against them. The republicans claim
that he will do 40.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-05
Succeeds Usurpor Bu,kelev.

HARTFORD. Jan. 4.-Gov. Morris was in
Quoted into Office to-day. He delivered
his inaugural address to the general assem-
bly,. He urged the calling of a constitu-
tional convention to so change the consti-
tuition that plurality insts ad of a majority
may elect state officers; recommended that
law be passed to disfranchise, any man
who sells or buys II vote. and u law to pre-
vent undue approach to any member of the
legislature in the performance of his duty,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-05
, Exit Merriam. Enter Nelson.

ST. PAUL, Jan. Am joint session the
legislature listened to an address by the re-
firing govsrnor, Merriam, and the inaugural
address Of Gov. Nelson. The latter recon-
mends IN extension of the manufacture of
binding twine at the state prison; calls at
tention to the necessitv for action looking
to uniformity in the public text books; suo-
gests a constitutional amendment for the
taxation of the gross earnings of mining,
express and parlor and sleeping car COM
panies. and recommends state inspection
of all elevators. af
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-05
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES,

81. Thomas college at Scranton. Pa,
burned Wednesday.
John Rose. oolored, OF Huntington, W.
Va. murdered Mrs. Matte Groves. He
will probably be lynohed.
Republicans of the Massachusetts isgis-
lsturc nominated Henry Cabot Lodge for
senator by a big majority. Senator G. X.
Davis was unanimously nominated by the
republicans OF the Minnesota legislature.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-05
Public building Money.

Scott, of Illinois. to-day introduced reso-
luton calling uron the secretary OF the
treasury for information regarding progress
on public buildings in various parts of the
country for which appropriations were
made in 1880. Upon investigation and in
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-05
The Murderer of Miss Ayers.

SACRAMENTO. Jan. 4.-Night Foreman
Starley. of the railrond yard here, made a
confession to-day in which he admits that
Engineer George Jeffries two months ago
made proposition to him and third
party to go out to Brighton and kill Miss
L. y. Ayres. the telegraph operator there,
to whom Jeffries was united in bigamous
marriage. Tho three went out. but Starley
backed out. Jeffries is still in Jail charged
with the murder.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-05
SPREADING TERROR.

Riotous Demonstrations of Men Out of
Work.
BERLIN, Jan. 4-Ths has been q day of
keen anxiety in Saar district, where strik-
ing miners and anarchist leaders made a
desperate attempt to save their cause by
spreading terror and threatening open con-
tliot. In PuttlinRen mob of 200 strikers
raided the houses Of men who refused to
join them. dragged out and beat several
aud smashed the windows. In Forhaoh a
mob, starting ont with similar purpose. was
stopped for moment by a priest. A pistol
was fred ut tho priest AZ he spoke against
the anarchists, and a shower OF stones fell
around him. The mob made . rush for him.
but he saved himself by running away. The
mob broke few windows. beat two miners
who refused to stop work. and dispersed at
the pit mouth men still working, and mine
officials are in constant danger of being
killed. Many strikers had revolvers and
few rifles, and they were firing rscklessly.
Reports from Snar Louis tonight arc 10 the
effect that despite bomb leaders and appar-
ent responsiveness Of the men. the strike ia
Weakening.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-05
One Chinnman Kcs listers.

PrrTsBuRG. Jan. 4.-Dsputy Internal Rev
enue Collector Mitchell had quite sur
prise in the mail to-day in the way of a
Chinaman's certificate of registration, the
first one thus far received. 1he certificate
in question is that of Lee Chee. a laundry
man ut Jeannette. Pa. He failed. however.
to be properly qualified before filing the
plpofs.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-05
New Mercantile Company

Dn.IoN, Jan. 4.-lSpecial. Articles of
incorporation were filed to-day for the
Montana Mercantile company, to do gen
eral merchandising; principal place of bus
mess Dillon. The capital stock is $4,000.
fully paid up. and divided into 100 shares
of $500 each. The new concern is composed
of prominent business men here and will
succeed Burfsind brothers, of this city.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-05
Knocking for hdmtss,up.

PHOENIX, Ariz, Jan. 4.-rhc republican
and democratic central committees, in u
joint session, passed a resolution asking
congress to At once take action looking to
the admission of Arizona TO the union.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-05

sr. PETEHsnuRe. Jan. 4.-Ten days ago a
mine on the line of the Lonstz railway was
flooded by the sudden inRress OF largo
volume OF water. All the miners managed
TO escape except eight. Pumps have been
working day and night since and the water
to-day Was reduced snouRht TO admit of \
party entering the mine to bring up the
bodies. To their surprise the imprisoned
mon were found still alive in the upper
workings but nearly dead from starvation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-04-20

coming tower may direct the aim OF any
gun. It's six-lnch guns. its brass-railed
hatches. luxurious cabins. powerful engines
and intricate signal appliances. IL some-
thing that would require pages. To be
sure. the clever young ensign. with all the
technical terms at the end of his tongue,
will lead you around the deck and give O
GLIB explanation of everyth thing. Then,
when you have marveied at the great shell
of steel. and the tremendous caliber of the
guns, the ensign will tell you, confide tisl-
Is. that in O hot fight the Phiiadelphis and
cruisers of It's class could not make q stand.
mp fight against the armed warships such az
the Blake. the New York or the Oregon. In q
fight with ships of that tremendous build.
supplied with twelve-inch guns. the only
thing the Philadelphia oould do would be
to fire and then get ont of the way rapidly.
IL could do this. for it has n speed of nine
teen knots an hour while one of the hesv-
lest monsters can make no more than ten
or twelve. In actual warfare. with any
power which has q modern navy, the ves-
sells of the class of the Philadelphia and
Chicago would be simply commerce de-
etroyers. These are few of the interesting
things told you by the ensign. After he has
you speechiess with surprise and admira-
tion over the invincible qualities of the
giant cruiser. he loves to say: why,
this boat wouldn't stand 1t in close
fight against q twelve-inch gun. She'd
be shattered like o shingle. But take
any other kind of vessel that floats and
we'd sink her o mile away"