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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-04
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.
boundary Bctween States Divided by Hiv-
srs-The Silver Bri0k Case.

eFs-Th0 eiIv0r 5r1Ok Case.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.--The supreme oourt
to-day rendered a decision In tho csse oi
the State OF Iowa against the State OF I'LL
nois. TO settle tho boundary line in Missis-
sippi river between the two states. Nine
bridges cross the river between the states
and the suit was brought In order that each
might TAX only those part: Of them within
their Respective boundaries. Iowa con-
tended that the boundary runs through ths
middle Of the main body Of tho river. re-
Rardless OF tho steamboat channel. and
that measurement should be taken at a
normal stage Illinois claimed that the
jurisdiction OF each state extended to the
middle of the steamboat ohannel. In the
opinion rendered to-day by Justice Field
the court takes the Iowa view of the matter,
holding that the true boundary 10 the mid
die Of the main channel. Tho court ordered
2 commission of three to designate ths
line on each bridge and dilineate the Same
on the maps.
Before the supreme court to-day, solie-
itor General Aldrieh. for the government,
made motion to advance what are known
as the letter carrier cases, The cases arise
under act of congress Of March "a, 1888, to
limit the hours letter carriers in cities shall
bs employed per day, and involves Other
questions important to tho administration
OF the postoffice department..
.Ex-Attorney General Garland to-day
moved to advance the case which is popu-
larly known-as the silver brick case. Ner-
rick. resident of Colorado. seeks man
damus to compel the secretary Of the trsas-
ury TO receive silver brick and coin it int
dollars for his benefit. He brought the ao-
tion originally in the courts Of the District
OF Columbia, and whom . mandamus was
denied. took an appeal to the supreme
court. and to-day had the motion made to
ADVANCE the case in order to secure final
decision from the court of last resort.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-04
SUPREME COURT CASES,
An Order in Regard to Rc-submission q
KrlNfS

An Order in Regard to Ke-submission Of
Briefs.
The supreme court yesterday issued the
following order:
"Ordered. That all onses heretofore sub
mitted to this court by parol argument,
and remaining undetermined on the a rat
Monday in January, 1893. when Chief
Justice Pemberton aocedeG 20 the bench,
ns successor to Chief Jastice Blake. may bo
re- e-argued to tho court, or re-submittsd on
briefs, Mt the option of the parties, or
either of them: Provided. that in such
casa motion to ro-arRus must be made by
the party so desiring, or his counsel, within
thirty days after the date of this ordor,
otherwise such ouse or cases will he doomed
submitted to the court M now constituted.
with the argument heretofore made. and
tho briefs filed therein. All cases hereto
fore submitted on btiefe, without parol
argument. and undetermined when Chief
Justice Pemberton accedsd TO the bench.
will stand submitted to tho court as now
constituted on the briefs now fled"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-04
Unprecedented Fall of Snow.

VIENNA, Jan. 3.-Snow storms prevailed
throughout Austria and Hungary all day.
All kinds of traffic is impeded and scores of
villages completely isolnted. The South
Austrian railway Ia impossible almost the
entire length. Expresses from Vienna for
Trieste are snowbound between stations
and the military was called upon to dig
them out. All imperial shooting parties in
syrin are postponed indefinitely. dis
patch from Trieste says all traffic in the
city is stopped by drifts. The theaters arc
closed and no church services will be held
tomorrow. In this city snow is piled ten
or twelve feet high between roads and side
walks. No market men arc able to come
to town and there is great scarcity of all
farm products. A milk and butter famine
has already been proclaimed by produce
denIers,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-04
Took a Murderer Ont.

LEWISTON, WASH, Jan. Sat midnight .
furious mob OF twenty-five or thirty men,
armed. called upon Deputy Sheriff Wright
and at the point of revolvers demanded that
he deli.o. to them the key of the cell Of
Albert Roberts, who murdered Jaok Suther-
land at Leland two weeks ago, and the kew
was obtained and Roberts taken from the
Jail, across the road 10 an old mill. and
hanged by this neck. A coroner's jury held
an inquest to-day and found q verdict in
accordance with the above faots
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-04
Curicd at the Foot of Fate.

WICHITA. Kan. Jan. 3.-Samuel Mulvey.
of Arkansas City. came here Saturday.
bought lot in Maple Grove cemetery. paid
the sexton to dig grave, bought coffin.
paid So to a man to drive II hearse when
called for. These prelimiraries concluded
no went to hotel and attempted to COM
init suicide with morphine. Ho may re-
cover. In tho room was found lstter
which stated that tho writer had become
because book he had just
published had proved a failure and, like "a
true captive he curlsd at the fest Of fate. :"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-04
STATE NEWS.
a Frospector Frozen to Death Near tho
Idaho Line.

a Frospector Frozen to Death Near tho
Idaho Line
Troy, Jan. 81 Special. John Harri-
son. miner and prospsctor doing work on
Callahan creek. about eight miles from
this place. was found frozen to death last
Sunday. II appears that hs attempted to
pack supply OF provisions TO the camp
and the weight WAS too much for him. The
snow was very deep and he undoubtedly
had hard time to keep the trail. When
found he was within mile and half of
the camp. The coroner held an inquest to-
day and rendered u verdict in accordance
with the facts. Mr.. Harrison's body will
be sent to Golden. Colo. his former home,
His parents are said TO be we'll off.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-04

TO-DAY the National Board
will select the City of Detroit as
the place of the ensuing National
Regatta of 1898.
This selection was a foregone
conclusion inasmuch as Detroit
was the only candidate in the
field, and the necessary amount
OF $4,000 was raised some time
ago by Committee of fifteen
citizens of Detroit. The greatest
oarsmen in America will parti-
cipate in the various contests.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-04
Influence May shield the Gu,,,x

ERIE. Pa. Jan. 3.-The latest arrest
among alleged car robbers 10 John Morri-
son. ball player. Already one impending
difficulty in the way Of the general punish-
ment of all the guilty parties is making IL
self manifest. The relationship Of such
number Of alleged guilty people 10 so wide
that overwhelming Influences will be
brought to bear in their behalf. The situs-
tion is such shat an explosion of sensations
Is likely to occur at any moment, for there
is no knowing when the pooling Of ofiicers
will unearth game that will make il impos-
sible to cover up any part of the case any
longer.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-04

sPniNdFIELD, ILL.,, Jan. 3.--Ths hotels arc
crowded with members Of tho legislature
and prominent politicians gathered hero to
witness an unusual eyent In this state, the
assembling OF democratic Legislature.
The fight for Offices in the gift OF tho laQia-
iature grows hotter. and some bad feeling
mas been enRondered. particularly in the
senate. where the democratic factions arc
striving for tho supremacy which gives con-
troll OF the organization and committee
ohairmanships. Cancnses OF both partios
OF both houses are set for tonight. Il Ia
likely some Of them will last till midnight.
The house democrats will name Clayton IT,
Crafts for speaker.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-04
Severe Winter in Europe.

BERLIN, Jan. 3.-Ihe cold is severe and
is increasing all over the continent. Last
night the thermometer marked eleven
above zero. Heavy snow is falling in the
Hnrtz mountains Suspension OF traffic ia
threatened on several railways. All lakes
in France, Germany and Austria are frozen
over and night fetes organized in most
cities. In Vienna thousands are employed
all night clearing snow from the streets.
At Trieste tho harbor presents an arctic
scene. A whole famiy WAS drowned near
Gifhorn. while crossing the Aller on the
iCe.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-04
Minneaota LegIslMture.

Er. PAUL. Jan. 3.--The Legislature met at
noon and organized. w. Il. Lee was chosen
speaker of tho house, ]. A. johnson. chief
clerk. Both are republicans. Last year a
combination OF democrats and alliance
men organized the senate. This year the
republicans secured the adherence Of three
alliance men. formerly republicans. and 10.
CURED control. Lieut.-Gov. Clough, from
whom power to appoint committees was
taken by the combination laRt year, will
have the privilege restored this year. Sem
ator Il. II. Folsom WAS chosen secretary,
and tho republicans filled the other offices.
Gov. Nelson was sworn in to-day, but the
Inauguration proper will not take place till
tomorrow.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-04
Completion of the Extension.

GREAr FALLS, Jan. ). Special. "A tels.
gram received here to-day from the end OF
the track ON the Pacific extension. states
that but six miles remain TO bs laid before
the new transoontinsntal route is com
plsted. If the weather permits tho last
spike will DO driven nexs Monday or Tues
day. President Hill and other leading Off
cials will Witness the interesting event,
which will bind tho east and west with
bly 90 from here.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-04
Had Blood Spilled,

FARMrRsyILLE, La, Jan. "a deadly
shooting sffray occurred yesterday a
Marion between A. Carroll and j. II. Car
roll on one side. and Leo Cox, Oscar Cox
and Il. A. Alender on the other side. result
ing in the killing of A. Carroll and the
mortRlly wouuding of the other Carroll and
l4se Cox, Alexander and Oscar Cox receiv-
ing tainful wounds. but not dangerous.
Bad blood had been existing for sometime
between the parties awing to u lawsuit.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-04
Deficit in Renubljcan Ob,,.

COLUMBUS, O., Jan. 3.-Gov. Mckinley,
in his annual message to the Legislature, re-
views the financial condition of the state,
which shows deficit of $69,ss9. He says
the revenues this year justify the sum of
appropriations to be kept within the esti-
mated revenue. He recommends that the
voice of the people demanding reform in
municipal government be needed.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-04
Fire In Nlei,,nhis.

MEMrnrs, Jan. 3.-To-ni9ht fire DESTROYED
the following property: Matthews Hard.
ware Co., loss $70,0Go. insurance 100000;
Gsdell d Bro, loss $1,000 insurance $ls, :
coo; =. Levy X Co.. trunks, loss $1S. 900, i,-
surnnce $4,000; !. Goidstein a. Bro, loss
1000. insurance $4,000; Dean h Carroll,
paints, loss 81 900, insurance $10. 600; total
loss $l5G.00O. insurance $l6S.0Oo. Four
buildings owned by Mrs. Kate Hamilton,
valued nj $40, 900 and insured for $20,0 900,
were damaged $4,000.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-04
California Legislature orpan,zad

SACRAMENTO. CAL. Jan. 3.-The Califor-
MIA legislature assembled to-day, the re-
publicans organizing the senate by electing
Senator Il. b. Carpenter. of Los Angeles
president pre- tenn, and the democrats or
eanizing the assembly with F. H. Gould, of
Merced. as speaker, and George Pecham, of
Santa Clara. chief clerk. Gov. Markham's g
address was not presented and no business
WAS transacted &c. .day.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-04
A Youthful Murderer Arr.,pn .a.

sPrrTsBuRa, Jan. 3.-A:most pathetic scene
was witnessed in court to-day whom little
Stewart Rogers. aged II. was arraiansd
charged with the murder OF James II.
Stevenson, aged l2.
The jury brought in a verdict of acouit-
tai. When the verdict was announced by
the foreman Mrs. Rogers ran across the
court loom, threw her arms around her
young son. kissed him. and then burst out
crvlnR like child. The scene was an
affecting one and brought tears to the
eyes OF the judge and many spectators.
The judge then discharged the bov and the
mother and son loft the court room,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-04

HARRrsnuRo. Jan. 3.-Tho biennial mes
sage OF Gov. Pattison WAS rsad in both
branches OF the Legislature to-day. In 1t
he refers to tho spirit of instruction at
Hon estsRd; calls attention to the inequal-
ity Of taxation ~ between real estate and
personal property; renews his reoommenda-
tion TINT revenue law be framed by which
the entire cost OF state government shall be
paid by u tax on corpot ations and collateral
inheritance, and other taxes bs returned to
the counties TO relieve real eatate therein.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-04
Democrats WIN Vote for tho popu,,s..

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. 3.-Ths supreme
court is hearing arguments In the caaes
brought against the state board OF can
vassers by the populist central committee,
involving four aeats i'll the Legislature IL
IL believed the hearing will not result in
any change, except to give RosenthnI,
democrat, certificate Of election issued to
stubbs, republican. by an undisputed
clerical error. This leaves the republicans
one majority in the house. On joint ballot
the democrats will hold the balance of
power.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-04
Davis Will Have No Opposition.

ST. PAUL, Jan. 3.-A caucus of the re-
publican members of the legislature has
been called for Tomorrow night to select a
candidate for the United States senate to
succeed Cushman X. Davis whose term ex-
pires March 4. There is no question of the
result. as there is practically no opposition
to Davis reelection and the joint caucus
will undoubtedly decide in his favor by
acolamation.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-04
Organized by Populist- Democrats.

PORTLAND. Ore. Jan. 3.-Tho organiza-
tion OF the senate was completed to- day by
the election OF the nominees of the demo-
crat-populist caucuses. The appointment
OF committees was also taken ont of the
hands Of the republican Lieutenant COVER
nor. bill was introduced in the house to
repeal the Mormon test oath and substitute
provision OF the constitution. This would
admit all Mormons not actually practicinq
polygamy to the right of suffrage.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-04
VIM. A. Hensley Dead.

DYER Lopar. Jan. 3-tSpecial, WIN.
A. Hensley, one of the Oldest residents of
Deer Lodge county and highly respected
citizen. died last evening at his residence
in this city. He leaves wife aud a large
family of six sons and two daughters to
mourn his loss. The funeral will take
place at one o'clock tomorrow.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-04
CARTER GIVES 1T UP.
He Tells in Washington That the Demo
Gratis VIII Win in Montana.

He Tells in Washington That the Demo
Gratis VIII Win in Montana.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-Chairman Carter,
OF the republican national committee. was
at the capitol to-day under subpoena from
the judiciary committee of tho senate in the
charges made against Louis McComas, who
was nominated for judge of the supreme
court of the District of Columbia. Talkin Q
about the probable outcome of senate, iaI
contests now beginning in the northwest
Mr.. Carter said: In my own state the re-
suit is still doubtful, but with the chances
in favor of the democrats. In Wyoming
the democrats and populists together have
control of the lower branch of tho leeisla-
ture. and there a'e two contested cases.
which suppose will be decided against the
republicans. thus securing majority on
joint ballot. which will probably be used to
elect democratic senator. In California
the legislature is against us. In Kansas
and Nebraska there is chance that We will
be able to elect our candidates, but there is
considerable doubt about it,"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-04
Missouri Is Dem nocrAtic.

JEFFERSON Cry, Mo-. Jan. 3.-The legis-
lature of Missouri will meet tomorrow in
bi-ennial session, but without any matters
OF sensational or great general interest to
come before it. The senate and house are
both heavily democratic. In tho matter of
United states senatorship there is little in
terest. Tho democrats are practically a
unit infavor of the incumbent of the expir-
ing term, Francis M. Cockrell.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-04
win Ouor.n,,uc Ar.,u., cuba.

ATLANTA. Ga, Jan. a-The senatorial
committee to investigate infectious diseases
reached hero to-day on the return to Wash
inRton, In nm interview Senator Call said
the committee decided to recommend
quarantine sRainst Cubs In the early
spring.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-04
The Washington ss,ator.h,n.

TACOMA. WASH, Jan. 3.-United States
Senator Allen arrived to-day from Wash
inRton, d. c., to remain until the legisla-
ture elects his successor. He is confident
OF reelection. His chief opponent 10 Judge
George Turner. of Spokane.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-04
Caucus Nominees Chosen.

DOVER, Del. Jan. 3.--Both houses OF the
general assembly organized this morning
BY the election of caucus nominees. Gov.
Reynolds message was then presented and
read in both houses. II deals almost en-
sirely with state affairs.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-04
A Thieviny Maid.

NEW YORK. Jan. 3. Katie Sheridan, CON.
hdentia! maid TO Princess Ruspoli. wife Of
a member of the italian legation. was ar
rested hero for stealing $4,000 worth of
her mistress' jewels. She has confessed
aud will be taken back to Washington for
trial
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-04
PUBLIC DEBT.
Tho Business of Two Years Shown in q
Table.

Tho Business of Two Years Shown in =
Table.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 3'-The public debt
statement for December shows that during
the month there was net increase of $685.
2S3 in the debt. On tho 3lst ult. the total
interest bearing debt was $585. .O33. .OBO;
debt on which interest had ceased. s., 1886, :.
O45; debt bearing not interest. 1917, 1O6 637.
Total gold in the treasury Dec. 81, $685.,
1858, ,S0l, against $247, ,598. 465 at the end of
November. Silver increased from S458,- :,
496. 1873 to $462, ,369.518. Against these de-
posits thore are outstanding $141, 347, ,aS9
gold certificates and 1926, 783, ,6O4 silver GER
tificates. Net cash balance (surplus) in
treasury at the end of the year, $29, O92 5S8.
OF this amount $16OG1 .919 is in national
bank depositories and $40. 571 40 in subsiG-
iary silver coin. The net cash balance
Nov. 30 was $50, 32S.318. Changes in the
treasury and debt balances during the wear
1892 are shown in the following statement:
Dec. 81, 1892 Dec. 81, 1891.
Interest bearing debt $5s5 OS8, ,O8O 1885,. go
Debt bearing no interest 377, ,1O6B27 386. 81 6:8
Debt on which interest
~ cessed ;............... 2.ss5.045 46ss, $40
Total debt: :;.... ..... 964.b24,752 975. 1881 946
coin certificates and
treasury notes ......... 500 467.O16 67714S250
Gold in treasury ........ 236, $50 SOL 27aS46 74g
Silver In treasury. 1852, 369,5l8 4l6 y76 342
Total cash in treasury. 769,7SO.983 7578OO 4S2
Net cash balance. ....... 29,002,588 34574. 128
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-04
loo In tho Thames.

LONDON. Jan. 3.-The weather has been
very windy several days and much ice has
formed on the Thames. Traffic above and
below London bridge is much impcded
thereby. The upper river 10 frozen over.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-04

He urges legislation against combines,
especially the coal monopoly. He fnvors
FREQ school books. II cost the state $780,
oo0 to pnt down the Homestead inaurrec-
tion. The governor Gays the sheriff did not
try TO put II down and the county ought TO
stand tho cost.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-04
Blaine Suffers a Rela pse.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 3.-The report that
Blaine had suffered another relapse and
that his condition had assumed an alarm
ing aspect was not sustained by inquiries.
On account of peculiar organic disease,
Blainein in his present weakened condition
is susceptible to the slightest change of
weather, and various changes have depress-
ing effects upon his spirits. but are of short
duration. Blaine, ii is said. appeared un-
usually bright this morning and showed
especial interest In the doings of the
family. The family share the belief of DIR.
Johnston that the e1-seoretary is maintain
ing the steady improvement noted in his
condition during the past week.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-04
Populists and Democrats Unite,

DENVER, Jan. 3.--The Colorado state leg
islature will convene tomorrow. It ia gen
orally understood the populists and demo-
Gratis will unto and thus control both
branches.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-04
III. Brighton Tragedy

SACRAMENTO. GAL. Jsn. a.--Deyslopnents
give a sensational aspect 10 the death OF
Miss Ayers. station agent 81 Brighton.
whose body was found IN ths smbsSs Of The
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-04
Bushnen's Mission to Panama.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-Some speculation
is indulged in with regard to tho mission of
H. Nj. Bushnell, of Nebraska. to Panama.
Bushnell's mission has no relation, remote
or intimate. to the Panama canal conces-
sion, anu it may be said tho state depart
ment has not the slightest idea of acquir-
ing the concession for the United States,
whether the French relinquish it or not
Bushnell simply went there as a special
commissioner to investigate the quarantine
system and arrahpe for the adoption of
such regulations az would protect the
health of tbe people there and at tho Same
time not CLOSE the port unnecessarily to
vessels of the United States.