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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-06
EIGHTH REPORT.
Submitted by the Interstate Commerce
Commission.

Washington, Dec. 5.-The interstate
commerce commission transmitted its
eighth annual report TO congress to-day.
1t recommends that carrying corpora
tions be made indictable and subject to
fine for violations of the act. The com
mission explains the necessity of pro-
viding single classification of freights
for the whole country. saying that ex-
perience has shown the necessity for
congressional action and supports the
belief that uniform classification de-
pends upon the passage of a statute re-
quirlng its accomplishment The re-
port states that the railway service
which pertains TO shipping. billing and
the collection OF charges, especially as
To the traffic over connecting roads. is
conducted with much uncertainty. lack
OF system and regularity, so ii justifies
charges OF gross carelessness and dis
regard of the rights OF the shipping
public.
The fact that carriers undertake. after
the collection of overcharges, to adjust
the same, while right and proper in
itself, does not furnish an excuse or
Justification for the practice Of over
charging To the extent TO which IL lis car
ried on. The present method of ad-
justng claims of this character is at
tended with such delay and Vexation
to claimants that 1t Is extremely un-
satisfactory. resulting I'm great inJus-
tice to shippers and consignees. I'm
dercharges also result In grave injus-
tice, 1t is stated that the provision of
law relating to through routes and
through rates. on account OF the linn
tied meaning which has been given to
II by the courts. Is practically inoper-
ative and II is strongly urged that the
law be amended 10 give effect To the
intention of congress in respect To this
matter.
After a lengthy review OF the rail-
road pooling bill, the report says; 1--WE
submit for the consideration OF congress
that pooling. without other remedial
legislation. is unadvisable. Pooling un-
der conditions To be approved by the
commission, and rendered capable OF
easy and direct legislation with ac-
companying effective remedial legisls-
tlon, we believe might safely be tried. "
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one OF the chiefs Of the Beklrnn tribe.
and not only outraged the Mussclmcn
women of the village of l<ulliguzat, but
also put them Ia death in nn Atfncluuh
manner, Men were also treated In thc
most fcrocious way. Not satisfied with
all these lawlcHa and criminal proceed
lngH, the same band burned also few
villages inhabited by Musselmen peo-
pie
Thanks, however, 10 measures taken
by tho lawful authorities. the bnndB Ia
question were dispersed ana the inaur-
gent chief Ilamparteoun, ~ well az
priest. Mighlrditch, of KaHul- kilihHe,
and other guilty persons, were arrested
and grOught before justices, The state
ment often published In some OF the
European papers that some ~ The reg
ular troops fired on defen2clesH men ana
women ~ utterly untrue. No indiyiduhl
carrying no arms WIS Killed. Twenty
Insurgents, having surrendered, were
treated with all due consideration, and
after their depostiong before The legal
authorities Of MOosh were taken, they
were given their freedom. n was these
twenty insurgents who indicated the
place whore Chief Hamparteoun and
his nccomplices were hiding.
THE above are facts. that among the
insurgents only twenty surrendered,
and that with the exception Of brigands
who broke in revolt, no one else was NJ
treated
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Canital Notes.

Washington, Dec. Ex-senator Vest has
introduced bill providing for the pay
ment of drawback by the government to
importers OF lead ores who, after refining
the ores, have exported the product the
amount OF the drawback being equal to
the duty paid on the ores, less one per
cent.
Representative Pickler presented a reso-
luton in the house to-day requesting the
secretary OF the treasury TO furnish the
names OF soldiers of the late war dis
charged from his department since the
beginning OF his administration, and the
cause OF dismissal in each case.
Representative Hooker to-day intro
duced In the house a joint resolution re-
pealing section 3 OF the act providing for
the resumption OF specie payments. which
authorizes the secretary OF the trasury 10
sell bonds described in the act OF July II,
1876.
The appropriation committee to-day re-
ceived from the treasury department esti-
mates for the urgency deficiency bill ag-
gregating $2.7OO.0oO which includes the
amount required to collect the income tax
The cash balance In the treasury to-day
was Sl5i, ,94O,s4I; net gold reserve. Slll.-
1i2020
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-06
MONTANA COPPER STOCKS.
Good Buying Orders for Them in the Boston
Market.

The Boston correspondent OF the En-
gineering and Mining Journal writes TO
that paper as follows: '"rhe interest In
the market for copper stocks the past
week has centered In Montana stocks,
which have shown considerable activity
and an Improvement In prices II Is said
that the orders to buy these stocks come
from parties who fully believe In them
and expect to see much higher prices rul-
ing within the next month. Boston a.
Montana opened at S297s and sold up TO
S3Ols, with n slight reaction. II Is gossip
that the company will have earned this
year. in spite of the low price of copper.
$7500O0, or s. per share. The company has
paid two dividends OF 81 each. The bal
ance is absorbed by the sinking fund and
interest and the purchase of the Comanche
mining property. Butte & Boston advanced
from sos to $lO7s. with reaction TO S1O9s.
There have been good buying orders for
this stock, and we should not be surprised
TO see 1t sell much higher In the near
future"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-06

TODAY the Peabody fund will
make one of its greatest distri-
buttons in behalf of education
in the Southern States.
This great fund now amounts
10 millions of dollars and has
supported Southern institutions
with its ample resources ever
since 1869, and such men as w.
M. Evarts, Joseph ii. Choate, J.
Pierrepont Morgan, w. c. Endi-
:ott and others will be called
Upon to approve the gift.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-06
TEL EGRlPHIC BREVITTES.

Parts, Dec. b.-Count Ferdinand Dctcs-
seps. engineer Of the Sucz and Panama
canals, is critically III. lie was born In
1905.
nrldgcton, n. j., Dee. 5,-Word was re-
ceived that the business part Of Cedar
willie was burning The postofficc and
noarly all the main stores were consumed,
Chlcngo, Dee. 5,-Commandcr Balling-
ton Booth Of the salvation Army, Is crit
icnlly H. Ten days and nlRhtn OF pain
aud unrest have wasted his delicate frame
very much.
New orleans, Dec. 6.-Thc jury In the
cnnc of Numn DoudRsaat momhcr of
the city council, charged with bribery,
after thlrty-siN hours dellbcratlon, re-
turned verdict Of guilty
lerne, Dee 6,-rhc national council has
requested the federal council to resume
negotiations with foreign governments
for the cstablishmont OF Internal rcgula-
lions upon labor questions.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-06
California Races.

san Francisco. Dec. 5.-FavoritcS won
the nrst two races, but that was all, Sill
go's win at 80 20 one was the sensation OF
the day, owing 10 the muddy track. max
mg II unsafe for Jumping the hurdle race
wns run without hur1lca, on the aat.
About six furlongs-Bnnjo Silver State,
Arno. l.lg. i've aud half fhrlongs, maid-
eus-Snn LucnR, Patriot, Head Flower,
iIl; six turlOngs- Sligo. Draw Scot. Tar
tartan l;eO; mile aud a half-April. Dick
O'Mnucy, uassHniu. gi0iis; about six fur
longs Realization, obrc. san Luis Rey,
IuN
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-06
To Climb Mount Rainier.

Seattle, Dec. 5,-For the purpose of as
certainlng the extent of the recent dis
turbances on Mount Rainier, the Post In
telligencer has decided to fit out an explo-
ration party TO climb the mountain. The
party, which will consist of "A representa-
tive of the paper and four others, Will be
headed by Major T.. S. lngraham, the vet
eran mountain climber. They Will be pro-
vlded with Canadian snow shoes and each
man will carry "A pack of sixty pounds,
while n life line will be utilized 10 haul u
sled, carrying provisions. blankets, tent,
two complete camera outfits etc.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-06
THEREBY HANGS Il TILE
Concerning the Nerve Of Woman OF Wyom


Lander, Wyo.. Dec. 5.-Carlisle Lin
dell was sentenced by Judge Knight
Saturday to three years in the Laramie
penitentiary. and thereby hangs a tale,
with awoman as the heroine. Mrs. Hat
tie Signor, a comely, not TO say inter-
esting widow, lives at Lost Cabin and
is the owner OF "A ranch. Last summer
Charles Lindell stole one of her work
horses and made OFF with II, but was
captured by neighbors and brought to
Mrs. Signor's ranch and left there
while a deputy sheriff was sent for
The thief. seeing the coast was clear,
and thinking he could escape, made Il
break for liberty. lie had already got
ten his horse saddled when Mrs. Sig
nor compelled him at the muzzle OF n
siX-shOoter to unsaddle the horse and
remain until the arrival of the officer.
Charlie afterward said that when he
looked into the barrel and down the
line of the six-shooter he saw by the de-
termined face on the other side that
she meant shoot. The plucky woman
came to Lander during this term OF
court and gave her testimony which
resulted in the conviction of the thief.
A large number OF citizens OF this
county who favor law and order pre-
sented Mrs. Signor with revolver
Judge knight made the presentation
before the lady returned TO her home.
Judge knight said I'm part: My
friends II has been suggested that i
should make u few remarks at this
time and may say that IL is pleas
ure for me to do so. Mrs, Signor, your
friends want me 10 say that they appre-
oiate your bravery. and as token OF
their respect have bought this revol-
yer and wish me 10 present II To you,
and they ask you to accept II as such.
as II represents the wishes ot people
who desire good government uud the
preservation of law and order
Prosecuting Attorney w, l.. Simpson
replied I'm behalf OF Mrs. Siguor. and
that lady herself also thanked the
friends who had purchased the revolver
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-06
Prosecutors Shoot

GranveVlllc, Idaho. Dee, "a fatal
shooting anray has occurred on salmon
river. two miles above Fiddle creek, Hat
ford. Hcpps and O'irlen were working a
claim. Ialford supplying the grub and
the others doing the work. O'Brien and
Hcpps, Il IL said, oonspired TO XIII llulford
when he returned with the supplies Hepps
and Oliricn got into wraugic over the
conspiracy and O'Brlen shot lieppu. XIII.
Ing him Instantly llallord coming up,
took the gun away from O'lirlen. The lat
ter then ran for another gun aud, la self
defense llalfOrd shot him through the
hips, Hhlford went 10 Mount Idaho and
gave himself up.
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The Utah Commission.

Washington, Dec. 5.-Thc annual re-
port Of the Utah commission submitted
10 the secretary Of the interior to-day,
reviews the general performances Of
It's duties la the supervision of elections
In that territory. The commission says
the registration Of voters preparatory
to the general election was made in
fairness, about 5000 registration officers
were appointed among the tweuty-Aix
Counties and over 1909 judges of cleo
tons appointed The total amount or
appropriations for the commission for
the fiscal year was S32 600, and the dis
bursements $2G,G73.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-06
1hrea Miners sntomhed.

Webb city. Mo, Dee. Mot since Ro0ch
the great Troup cuyr-in in 1899. has there
hccn such excitement aud anxiety In this
city as exists this evening. caused by the
ruVO-in az the Centre Creek cOmpany's
mine this city, burying and causing the
instant death OF John Larson. Dan TroXil.
and Walter Cole. The unfortunate men
had Just gone 10 work nj six O'Clock, 800
feet hollow the suface, when the cave-in
occurred without moments warning.
The work Of recovering the bodies pro-
grcHscs with full force OF men.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-06
David C. Browne Appointed.

Washington, Dec. 5,-Included in the
list OF nominations sent 10 the senate
to-day by the president were several
who were appointed in cases where the
appointees failed to secure coniirma-
tion during the last session. This list
includes David @. Browne and James
w. Ball. for collectors OF customs; /;
Browne for the Montana-Idaho district,
and Ball for the state OF Oregon. Thos.
S. Teter and Marshall Petel To be In
dian agents; Teter at Fort Hall, Idaho,
and Petel at klamath, ore.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-06
POOLS AND RATES.
The Subject Takes up Most Of the Time in
the House.

Washington, Dec. 5,-lmmedately nf-
ter reading OF the journal In the house
to-day. English, of New Jersey, asked
unanimous consent for the considcrn-
ton Of a bill Soyres, Of Tcxns, object
ed. whercupon English promptly OBJ
iectod to the resolution offered Blair, Of
ohio, calling on the president to fur
nish the house. n not incompatible with
public interest, with all the correspond
enoc, tclcgrnphio aud otherwise, be-
tween this country and China, relating
To the war between China and Japan.
The resolution went 10 the committee
on foreign affairs. English then de-
mnnded the regular order OF business,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-06

Chicago, Dec. 5.-The silver statue
of the actress Ada Rehan is under the
day on account Of the discovery of a
plot TO steal IL. The statue has been on
exhibition at the retail store of Carson,
Pirie. Scott a. Co. Recently a man rep
resenting himself as an employe OF the
Montana Silver Statue company, se-
cured the address Of the night watch
man at the door. Last night, after clos
ing hours, this man presented the night
watchman with an order signed by the
Montana Company" saying General
Manager Higbee was dead, and asking
that the statue he delivered to bearer
The watchman refused to honor the or
der.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-06

The pullrg. ore, pcc. 6-otiH Savage,
young man charged with rohbiuu tho
Pacific cNpfcsH office here OF Sll,00o, on
oct. ~, was to-day found guilty Klein,
his uccomplioc. pleaded not rhilty and
turned states evidence. lie viii probably
bJ sentenced at the same time na Savage.
Roth are under a years of age, aud be-
longed 10 a gang OF boys Who had eom-
mitted numerous robberics ana planned
sry eral times TO hold up trains.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-06

Salt Lake, Dec. 6,--Gov. West has re-,
ccivcd from Indian Agent Day, NJ lgnacio,
what he considers io bc an lmpudeut tel
cgihm asking that nothing be done TO
provoke trouble with ttr Indians IN san
Juan county. The governor has forward
cl the telegram to the secretary OF the IN
tcuor. with the additional Information
that he has furnished arms and ammunl-
tion to unnrmod citizens for their protrc-
tlou until some higher authority takes the
matter up,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-06
Racing Associations Suspended.

New York, Dec, 5.-The board of review
OF the American Trotting association took
nction to-day ON several cases before the
association The Junction city driving
park and the Fair association OF Ogden,
Utah. and all OF It's officers, were ordered
suspendcd for collecting entry and other
fees and falling to account for these mon
cys to the national board.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-06
All
Our Claims

OF pre-eminence in Clothing re-
failing would not be worth the
paper they were printed on-all
our advertising would be waste
of money-if back of it all we're
not the largest, the best, and the
most complete stock of Clothing
and Furnishing Goods that Mon
tana ever saw. You know us by
reputation, perhaps-but have
you ever deah with us-or ever
wondered why we were the fore
most clothiers of the west! Think
il overland we think well be
better acquainted after a while.
The stocks of Overcoats and
of Clothing, replenished by con-
slant shipments, are unusually
complete for this time of year.
You can find just what you want
if you want the best in the
market-now, maybe you can't
later.
Few clothiers attach as much
importance to the proper clothing
of Boys and Children as we.
This has always been a strong
point with uS-and increased fa-
cilities for buying-make it at
this time stronger than ever.
Good material, good making, are
really more important in BOYS
Clothing than in Mems, for the
wear is more severe. Our cloth
ing is made with special care for
the hard service it is likely to get.
Nothing IN Gents Furnishings
worth having that is not to be
had here-we set the pace.
Knox and Stetson-want any
better sort Of hats, Mr.. Man?
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-06
TURKEY TALK.
The Other Side OF the Story OF Armenian
Atrocities,

Washington, Dec. 5-'rhc Turkish To-
CATION has received the following com
municatlon as regards the Armenian
troubles; Forwards the end of July
last, ana under the iustlgation OF an
Armenian named 1lampartcoun, the
men of ten Armenian villages near
Moosh formed acpnWtc bands and
ARMED with guns, duggcrs, hatchUts and
other instruments, attacked tho tribe
OF Dcllkan. killed q few men, and af-
tcrward fell on the tribes OF BcklrHn
and Radikan. These bands burned
alive HadJi. nephew OF Gunner Agha,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-06
Bail Fixed at $1,000.
Special to The Independent.

Special TO The Independent,
Missoula, Dec. 5.-The hearing OF the
writ OF habeas corpus In the case OF
Arthur Mason and Gibbons, charged
with the murder of j. Lethem. which
occurred at Hamilton, Oct. IL, was held
before Judge Woody in the district
court to-day. The writ was denied, but
bond was fixed at $1,000 each. which they
have not yet obtained. Lethems neck
was broken by blow In room at n
boarding house. but the evidence goes
to show that he was otherwise badly
beaten about the head and body.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-06
Powers Free colnare Bill.

Washington, Dee. 6.-C0mmodoro
Power to-day introduced bin provld-
ing for the free coinage of silver, maxi
lug the silver dollar 90 consist of il2ib
grains standard ilncness, and these dol-
lars to be legal tender for all debts
pubic and private.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-06
BAD Walking In Winter.

Sacramento. Cal, Dec. 5-Charles Kelly,
who led band of industrnls from Cali
fornia to Washington last spring, Is or
ganlzlng another army with the avowcd
intention Of moving on Washington, there
to camp until congress provides for the
uncmuloVed.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-03-16
PRECINCT OFFICE kS.
.EllSttce of the Peace.

The News is authorized to announce j. b.
t;rie az candidate FIR Justice OF the Peace,
Precinct No t. subject TO the action o' the
Democratic party
THE Nrws ia authorized to announce
" II. uavlS A. q caldid ite a. the approaching
election for Justice ofthe Peace. Precin CT No.
Z, McLsnuau oornty, subject to the action OF
Ghe De mocratic party
The NEWS In authorized to anrO uucs JAS. 4.
Titzhugh. IA q can lidate for Justice of the
Peace OF Product No /. McLennan county,
.ubjcci to the action Of the Democratic party.
The News l. authorize to announce j. ii
Stanton as candta for Justice of the Peace,
.irecinct NO. subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
Constable
Charley SparNs Announces himself ~ 4 can
iidate for constable OF precinct NJ /, McLen.
slgu County. TeXas. Subject to the action OF
lhe Democracy OF the county
TRx NRws Is authorized to announce Pink
sparks as q candid ,te for constable. Precinct
No. I, subject 10 the action OF the Democratic
party.
The NEWS IL authorized to announce Joe
4sti Shtwell. rs u candidate for constable In
l'reouc. M. |, Al the next election, subject to
he action of the Democratic primaries.
Tho NEWS Is authorized to announce George
W Orippan As a candidate for Constable In
Precinct No. T. McLennan county Mt le next
election.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-03-16
A Stylish Wedding.

He-"And so you will marry me
9he 18th of next month"; She
81 will He -"You make me
very happy" (hls arm tightens about
her waist. She-"Not happier
than you have made me- Cher head
Nesting closer TO his shoulder)
He-"But, tel me, what first at
tractad you to me?' She--"You
always dress so stylishly and we'll
and look so neat, though know
you are not extravaeant, How do
you manage itY' He-"Its easy
enough. | bay nay clothes from the
T. Hansel Wood Clothing Company,
where ! can get two elegant, per
gectly fitting suits for what one
caiIor made suit would cost.
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For County Attorney
CITY DfFItJts~
For yInyOr.

We gro authorized - announce {. q. hcCul'
ooh th present Incumbent as "a candid ate
COR re Gle elton to the oGce OF mayor OF the city
81 Waco NJ the ensuing election, April Q.
TEr NEWS is authorized to announce j. T .
5tin kerlion g. a candidate for MAYOR OF the
csty OF waco, al the ensuing election, April
We are authorized to announce Bart Moore a.
Z. onnd idate for election of the Office ~ Mayor
u .he city Of Waco a. the ensuing election
april g.
For Alderman.
We are authorized to announce 3. j Quay
IA 2 candidate for alderman. third ward, city
II Waoo at the nslilng munIclpal election,
April 3 long term.
THE News Is authorized TO announce Mr.. j
.l Boil 80 u candidate iOr Alderman from the
Vhrd ward. long term
Upon he request Of numerous citizens of the
ghird ward ara authorized to ammo nnce
MI X. II. Harrsoo 90 candidate for "A derlnan
30 Il II she uuexpired term to b. left vacant by
ira resignation of J Y. Brinkerhon.
we are authorized to announce W 2. Giles
bic e. d candidate for alderman rom IN.
second ward, o, the city elect on to be held
april 3,
THE News Is auti orized to announce Mr..
e.. u. Woodward nsa candidate for aiderm Ill
f'lr che third ward at he IN ulng election
sHE NEWS is authorized to announce j. X
1owns s candidate Tor alder ntn oil the Fourth
Wsrd, at the ensuing election
THE NEW. r. authorized to announce John
a. FLINT "a o candidate for Alderman of the
clird ward, full tern, q, the ensuing election
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-03-16
Telephone Egan for Coal.
Phone % will get lacy's Coal Office.
The Chicago. Rock Island g. Texas
Railway.

The Great Rock Island Route In
augurates its New Nestibule Train
service Sunday, August 20; leaving
Fort Worth, Union depot, daily at
$40 p. IN, and arriving in Chicago
second morning
The trains consist of the very latest
pattern of the vestlbuled Pullman
seepers and Free Reclining Chair
cars, and it is the only line running
both Sleepers aud Chair oars from
Texas through to Topeka, Kansas
City and Chicago without change.
South bound train arrives in Fort
Worth SIS q. M, daily, in time for
all connections East, West and South
Our eating houses West of Missouri
River are second to none, and East
of Missouri River all meals are served
in the Celebrated Rock Island Din
ing Cars, that have reputation equal
to Delmonioo-- In fact the Trade
Marx, "Great Rock Island Route" is
a guarantee of good service, with
safety. speed and comfort. For in
formation, time table, etc, call on
your nearest ticket agent, or address,
j. C. McCABE,
G. T. IL L. A.
Fort Worth, Texas.