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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09
COURTS MUST SETTLE III.
Nebraska's Secretary of State Decides
Against the Democrats.

Nebraska's Secretary of State Decides
Against the Democrats.
LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. 9. -Secretary Of
State Allen yesterday heard the pro-
tests of ex-State Chairman Martin of
the Democratic committee against
his decision declaring the convention
which nominated Holcomb for gov
ernor the legal body Many promi-
nent Democrats were present Hon.
John L. Ames opened with the read
ing of a supplemental protest, in
which he urged the objections to the
action Of the secretary of state as fol-
lows:
THAT if the eel tifcates fled BY
State Chairman SInythe, Was to be
accepted the real Democrats would
be disfranchised and the former
would have their names on the ticket
twice Then followed an interpre-
tation of the alleged doctrines Of the
Oldtime Democrats and the points in
which the Populists disagree there
with. He claimed that the election
law did not contemplate the duplica-
ton Of names on the tickets, and read
from decisions Of the courts of various
0 Their states alleged parallel cases,
a nd asked of the secret ary a reversal
Of his former decision The cases
cit ed were from IS Michigan, page
164. and 1S Colorado, page 8.
A J. Sawyer followed with the read
ing of several other decisions on the
same line. and Judge Strobe for the
Bryan ticket. replied, claiming that
the cases cited were not parallel
ones, and William H. Thompson sup
ported him in a brief argument The
secre tary of state sustained his form
err decision The administration men
will now resort to the courts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09

WAsHINoToN, Oct 9.-Cosiderable more
than half million bushels Of potatoes,
weighing 81, 745 tons, we're brought from
Scotland to the United States in nine
months ended in June, and this too not
withstanding a protective duty OF IS
cents per bushel on imported potatoes.
The price at the beginning Of the season
was $12.55 per ton f. b. b. The freight
from Dundee to New York was $2S5.
value Received
rs just what we can give you in our 81.
e 50 and &3 shoes. at Furmania
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-09

Burler Ideal Oil Heaters. Kitchen &
Marburg.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-19
The Family OF Charles Harris Es-
cape From Burning House
az Granite.
Out OF Warm Beds Into tho Snow
With the Thermometer
Down 20 Z9ro.
The Chiidrsn Rescued wfth Great Dim
euitY-Father aad Mothor Hspsrtsd
Ia Critical shape.

Special 20 tho Indopendsn'.
0EAEIrF, Feb. ~. - The residences Of
Charles Harris. druggist. Of this place. with
its contents. Was burned TO the ground 81
three o'clock this morning. The occupants.
Harris his wife aud two children. narrowly
escaped with their lives. The house was
situated on lower Mnin street. in close
proximity 10 q row Of frame boarding
houses on one side and the Catholic church
on she other. About the hour named a
hackman named Lsuer. Who was on his way
10 meet the early train as Philipsburg. dis-
covered the Gre under considerable head
way In the basement Of the Harris house.
lie gave the alarm 20 the inmates BY
pounding on the front door. Before they
could be awakened the fire hsd made great
headWay and was eadsngerlng their
lives. When finally aroused the
parents rescued their children
with difficulty from their room in the see
ond story and made thsir way through
flame and smoke. barefooted and clothed
only in their night robes to the street be-
low. In which condition. through the snow
and with the thormomoter st zero, they
succeeded in reaching shelter. with their
feet frozen and their heads aud faces
burned. The origin Of the Ere is unknown.
Dir. aud Mrs. Harris are snid 20 DO in
critical condition. There was no Insurance
on either the house or the furniture. Ov-
ing 20 the heroic efforts Of the city and BIZ
Metallic ere companies the Gre was con-
fined 10 the one building.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-19
HE CUT HER HAIR.
Thomas Lynch Lost Half a million by the
Operation.

Thomas Lynch Lost Half Million by the
Operation.
CHICAGO, Feb. Is. by the will Of the late
millionaire, Thomas Lynch. one Of his sons
was disinheritsI. and his portion was left
to provide an annuity for IAN old friend"
Mrs. Belle B. Hill. The reason for the
is a. hand. The first wife OF
Thomas Lynch died many years ago. About
three years since Lynch met young
woman with whom he fell deeper
atelY in lows and despite the strenuous OBJ
iections of his sons m arrisd her. This ds-
stroyed tho entente cordiele between the
father aud his boys. and there were rumors
that eventually eliminated in a scandal
that shocked the residents of Burton place.
One night shortly after the marriage some
OF the boys returned home earlier than
usual. The father was detained IN
city and the young wife vas alone
with the servants IN the Lynch res
idene at Burton place. The boys wsre
feeling angler th0n usual aud the sight Of
the pretty face of the girl caused them
10 commit an act that proved the sensation
OF the town. Thomas seizsd a pair Of shears
and in a minute had separated the pretty
curs from his fathe.'s wifs's head.
The score was settled in the will. which
bears no mention OF young Thomas Lynch.
the namssako OF the wealthy distiller and
the son whom the father believed the insti-
gator OF the attack on his wife. 10 cost
young Lynch fully $4,000 TO cut OFF his
steumother's locks.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-19
THE CABLE HAD BEEN CUT.
FrIGhtfuI Accident on an Aerial Car Line
at Nashville.

FrIghtful Accident on an Aerial Car Line
at Nashville.
NASHVILLE. Tenn. Feb. 1s.-For several
months past there has been an serial cable
car line &C oss tho Tennessee river near
this city. and hundreds have continually
hocksd there. the ride at = distance Of
1000 feet above the river. being partieu-
larly exhiliArtinR one. This afternoon
without moments warning. while the
cage with eight occupants, was near the
bluff on the opposite side OF the river, the
cabls broke and the car dashed down the
incline at a irightful speed. The violent
motion OF the car caused the cable 20 wrap
around H. and when within about 200 feet
OF the grouad. crushed IL as though
10 were an egg she'll. One end
OF the cable car struck Oliver
LedRerWood, prominent young
attorney Of this city. on the head. killing
him instantly. Blood apuftsd from his
wounds. mpletely saturAting the clothing
Of the remaining occupants Of the car,
frightening them 40 badly that tbey at
tempted 10 jump out of the windows into
the river, but were restrained By the braks2
man. Finally tug Was secursd and amen
ored directly beneath the dangling car and
the survivors rescued By means OF a rope.
each descending hand over hand. lhey
we're Miss Alice Maddls. Lsdeefwood's .
sweetheart, Mm Kirby, Fred Molise, Frank
McBee. q. NJ, Phillips, g. /. Lewis and
Henry Hatcher, all prominent people. AZ
the coronsTs inquest TO- night 10 was dis
covered that the cable had been partially
severed by an unknown misoreant.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-19
HE BLESSED $4,000 PEOPLE.
Imposing scene la ST. Peters at Rome. In
which Leo Took Fart.

Imposing scene Ia ST. Peters at Rome. In
which Leo Took Fart.
ROW.. Feb. ls.-Ths closing ceremony in
connection with Pope Leo Nllrs jubilee
year took place to-day and consisted OF n
mass lebrated by him ia st. Peters. fol-
lowed By the "Te deum." sixty thousand
tickets were given out for the hnal celebrA
ton. smiths estimated $4,000 people were
Vrefent. The mass was osltbrated at she
taal ALTA. Leo Vas borne into the
baailica at $40 o'clock. preceded by n cor
tsge of cardinals and bishoi 4. Tho en-
trance Of tbs ope was announced from the
dome bv blast from silver trumpets. Al
the conclusion of she mass Leo intoned tho
"Te deum." which was chantsd by the
whole congregation. The pope then re-
seated himself la the seda and with his
tiara on his head, blessed the audience.
and then etired into the chapel Della
lieta amid prolonged cheering. The ope
APPEARED considerably imp owed in henlth
and Intouei in strong voice. Tonight
the fAcaaas Of II. Peters and other
churches, all Catholic institutions and
great many houses were brilliantly illum-
mated. The pope's physicians say he is
much better. bot have advised him not to
over exert himself.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-19
A UsELEss INSTITUTION.

Resolutions OF . London Meeting Con
demniar the House nf Lords.
LONDON. Feb. ls.-Four thousand persons
assembled in Trafalgar square to-day In
answar 90 an npgenl for manifestation
against he house Of lords for destroy ng
tile clauses IN the parish council bill. The
m, citing adopted resolutions eondsmning
the lords for this setion In the matter. Tie
sreake q were Jossih Arch, DR.. Chas. l.. ID.
Tanner. tle lrish nationalist. DadAbhat
Mao oii. the wcll-knovn Homhay meI-
cnnnt. and Eve other memtera Of the house
Of commons Joseph Arch sad Lord sal
tsbury had done wonds .fu. service when le
made u rope uhcrovith 20 hang the loris.
and put ths ropes IN tleir opponeuts'
hands. Too meeting n loI ted resolutions
declaring that the house Of lords was
mischIovous ana useless Institution. and
demanding that u be abolished forthwith.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-19
A. W. WRIGHT TALKS.
Ho Makes Some stntemsnts Relative q
*. of L. Matters.

He Makes Some stntemsnts Relative to
*. of L. Matters.
PmLADurHIA. Feb ls.-A. W. Wright
ex-membsr OF the general executive board
OF the knights Of Labor, made q statement
night concerning the suits brought
against the order by the eX-general officers.
If" said he. demanding our money
months after il is due be evidence that We
are disloyRl to the order, waa
Hayes course in drawing every cent
due him up 10 the minute evidence
Of cara for the orders welfare" Asked II
it vas true PowdsTly had done anything 20
iniure the order since he wac out Of H.
Wright said ho did not doubt members
we're writing to Powderly. As they we're
writing 20 him, asking questions. which. II
truthfully answered. would give the writers
Of the letters a verT poor opinion of ~ least
one who holds a high position in the order.
lie did not doubt PoWderly had answered
these letters UuthfullI. but telling the
truth Ia case OF this kind is at once the
right tning and the best thing Tor the order.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-19
EASTERN MONTANA CATTLE.
Reports Indicate They Are In Good Con
dftIou.


Reports IndloAt" They Are In Good Con-
dltion.
William Courtenay. OF Miles City. in a
review Of tho condition Of cattle in eastern
Montana. says; "In the Ysllowstone valley
We did not have any really bad weather, or
a single storm this winter.
The majority OF reports from my CORES
pondents. extending from Minzusville TO
Billings on both sides Of the Yellowstone
river, during the past week state that live
stock generally are in much better fix than
81 this time last year. Line rice g along the
Yellowstone river report very few cattle as
drifting on that stream this winter, which
goes 10 prove that stock have not been com
PEELED 90 resort 20 the timber and brush OF
the Yellowstone for shelter and have been
able TO 0et plenty Of grass on their usual
ranges. We have had enough snow 10 in
sure early grass In spring and plenty Of
water In eumme and at present 10 is safe
10 say that the winter losses in live stock
have been light.
But few sales OF cattle have recently
taken place, the only one Of consequences
know Of being the sale OF 1900 three-ysAT-
old steers. ''spur" brand. and ZOO twos
and thress square and Compass" brand
to the Franklin Live Stock company, Dead
wood, ;. ID. have sold few thousand
head Of western steers az Sl4. $3.50 and
$3.50 for ones. twOs and tnrees delivered
AZ Miles City and Great Falls. There "a
some inquiry for Montana stock cattle at
Sl4 20 $l6 per head. according to the per-
centaRe OF steers In the bunch. also have
orde's for cows with calves by their side
at SIS. and for spring calves Rt g. per
head
There is some inquiry for irrigated
ranchfs ~ good prices. One on Tongue
river recently sold for $1,000. and believe
the time is near az hand when tbs attsntion
OF capital will be turned TO the many thous-
ands OF acres OF good land contiguous to
the Yellowstone and other rivers in Mon
tsna, which could be irrigated az tIifinR
COST
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-19
A HARVARD KNOCKOUT.
The FataI Result Of = Friendly Bout
with the Gloves.

The Fatal Result of = Friendly Bout
Wlth the Gloves.
BosroS. Feb. ls.-While Alfred II. Lindsr.
'95. aud Arthur Foster. 90 we're engaged in
a friendly bout with gloves At the Harvard
SparrinR club Tuesday. Foster landed a
heavy swing which struck Linder on the
point OF the Jaw Lnder smiled aud Goa
graduated Foster, and put up his hands 10
resume spatring. No sooner wers his
hands in position than he fell forward
on his face. Fosteg and others sprang
20 his assistance. aud weie sur
prisad 30 hnd him unconscious.
After working ovsr him for
half an hour be was removed TO his room in
one Of the college buildings. From that
time until midnight three physicians. a.
sisted by P.of. Cheever. OF she Harvard
medical school. have been IN constant At
tendance. lie died to-day. A medical e1
animation will be made Tomorrow In the
interest of the profession, a. this 10 consid-
cred q remarkable case.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-19

TrusyuuE, Fla, Feb. ls.-H NJ. Flag
Ter Is building railroad 60 Lakswofth.
which cuts through many Of ths prettisst
places on the Indian river. ThiftT property
owners have placed dTnamite bombs along
the proposed route. which will explode at
the touch OF the spade. James Holmes, a
banker OF Jansen, aud }. Y. Wootsn. tax
collecto. OF BrevArd county. we're arrested
for completely In the dynamite plot. TIE
railroad company has called for volunteers
90 20 ahead with track laying.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-19
THE END OF BILLY DEUrscn
kuown 10 Fame ~ the Man Who Broke
the Bank - Monte Carlo.

the Bank ~ Monte Carlo.
DEsvEr- Feb. a. Billy Dsuisch. the man
vhoss name is coupled with ths bank Of
Monte Carlo a. the only person who ever
made that institution suspend aymsnt. is
dead Of combination % vhishsy. NOR
phine ana Tuberculosis. For tho past year.
dufinR which time he has boen here. he
has driftsd downward assisted by his
wrecked system and his Wrotohe habits.
Most OF the tims he has been Hat broke. A
Few years ago Billy Dsutsoh was the talk Of
Paris and New York. and the star handler
of cafda and coin the world over. Deutach
Was q thoroughbred spot. He had ha
nuah days, when bis pockets we're lined With
money. and be dinsd ana winsd every body.
and ho had other days when hs had not one
dime 10 Jingle against another. But no
was alUaJe an OI timist, jolly, cheerful.
good natured. lie knew everybody from
the millionaire 30 the bootblack or apple
woman, and one was a. good Ga the other
dapper man, slight Of build and wearing a
misproportiOued. big black mustache. lie
sssed faultesaly. lie used 70 live at the
HOLMAN HOUSE ia his palmy days and
when he wasn't doing Europe.
The story 10 told that one day In 1880
after long season Of III luck, ho walssd
into the bank st Monte Carlo. lie had lust
so Ia bis pocket, but be ataksd 10 all. 1900
miles from home. When finally be arose 10
was because the bank was broke" As
Deutseh told the story, be had Just $50 10
his rocket when he left the dinner table
one day. With that money he tried his
luck and soon lost every penny. lie eud
two friends sat down 10 a game Of waist,
Deutsch playing on credit lie won thirty
francs, OF which be owed hvs francs for
dinner. lie threw down tCn-fTano piece
and when he got his change OF five frsnos
he stuck 10 Ia his pocket. Ho then threw
down the rem aiming twenty francs on the
table aud lost, and started out broke" In
bGttoning up his ovorcoat he felt ths five
franc piece in his pocket. lie threw IL on
the table. IL won. He les u lie there and
10 won again. Every time be played lie
won, and be generally played bis pile. lie
nuIi 8 10 900 u.lnnnr
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-19
A HERMIT,s SUICIDE.
lie Knsw How 60 Cancel Engagemsats
win Trouble aud Misery.

lie Knew How 20 NanooI InEnEoments q
win Trouble aud Misery.
BANGOR. Me-. Feb. is-Chas. ID. French.
psddler aud hermit Of Orono. blew the
top OF his head of to-day. lie ieft the
follouing letter: 10 The curious, 3l5 p.
m Feb l.. 1895: In two hours / shall be
dead; sho, through tho head with a big
charge OF Lead tno poetry intsndei). aud
be on the route 20 Kingdom come. Disease
aud poverty the cause. However Eo one
knows am IN a destitute condition, but
am. just the same. Burn. boil. bake. hurry
or send my carcass 10 the phosphate fac
tary. Just - the humor strikes you. am
weak. faint aud hungry. bat 1 know how 20
cancel all my engagements with MIR.
Trouble and Mr.. Misery. Yonrs respect
fully, Chas. ID. French"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-19
A shot hit That Wasn't Intended.

Denver Feb. ls.-Detsotives this after
noon arrested q man as he got of the train
from the east and in the sorimmage = re-
Volver fell 10 the platform and was dis
charged, shooting one OF the detectives in
the knee. The officers would not talk, but
the prisoner said bis name was James
Ruphelforj. of Benton county. Arkansas,
snd be is suspected Of being one OF the Oil
phsnt train robbers. he wounded officer
Is q. II. Thiel, OF ~. Louis.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-19
DoubIe Murder a, . wedding.

RAIrIoH y. C.. Feb. lS-Nsws cones OF
a double murder al q wedding in Allegheny
county. Daniel slaughter disputed with
some OF those present. Suddenly Slaughter
sprEna at John Bare aud stabbed him 90
tie heart llas fell dead. aud Slaughter
dashed for the door. Ga the wsy be stabbed
Ia Long. killing him instantly. Slaughter
was captured two miles away ana safely
lodged IN jail az Sparta.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-19
Another worlds Fair Blaze.

CHIcAoo. Feb 1s.-Another Worlds fair
hrs OF undoubted incendiary origin broke
out this afternoon in the east wing OF the
Illinois state building. Early In iis pro-
gress Gre from a AyinR brand ignitsd the
northwest dons OF the art palace. Guards.
however. climbed 90 the roof and tearing
away thu blazing canvass threw 10 to the
K ound, and thus the flames were easily ex-
tinguishsd. The ore In the Illinois build
ing was put out before any serious damage
WAS done
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-19

WILKrsBAERE. Pa. Feb. Is Tonight
the foreman in charge Of tho roscusrs In
the Gaylord sloTo reported that the workers
had advanced forty Ave feet from midnight
last night TO nine o'clock tonight. A
number OF stretchsrs were taken into the
mine tonight This is done aa a preeau-
tiouary measure, in case any of the en-
tomhed men are found alive.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-19

ru dor of the Paris wna carried away.
jury fuddor was riRgsd. Dy means Of which
the vessel managed 20 make her way bhck
% Daunta rock. of the south coast OF Ire
land, wlero hor mmnndeT thought u best
90 anchor aud send for assistance. The
vessel was at no tims IA any danger and all
are we'll and IA good cheer on board.
She VAS brought here for ten rornfy re-
pairs and will proceed % Southnm nton for
new ruider. The steamer was 800 miles
a. sea whom the accident happened. She
has le9 n'stcla passengers. ll6 second
class and 2J0 steefage on board.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-19

RosroN. Feb ls.-seorstary Of the Navy
Iorus has denied she petition Of the Cen
trail Lator union. praying for she opening
of she Charlestown navy yard. stating that
abe ward 10 not in proper condition for mod
.rn requi, sments aud the nmount Of money
necessary Tor the Preparations Il not 40 the
disposal OF tho department.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-19

HoNru La. Feb. ls.-A destructive oy-
clone yesterday evening struck ths nofth-
west point OF the parish. laying waste every
thing IN its path. The casualties known
thus far are one white child and one negro
riI killed and many wounded. Cleveland
q TaFlot's store and steam mill was de-
stroysd aud Taylor seriously iHjursd. The
track Of the cyclone was about 2)O yards
utNa-
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-19

LONDON. Feb. ls.-At a meeting Of the
chamber Of commerce the strong advocacy
by the agents general for New Zealand and
Victoria, and by Upper, OF the PHcinc
cable. received the hearty aud unanimous
approval OF the c DIVIDED chamber. The
Victorian agents declared their intention
OF asking the chamber TO call a special
meeting on the subject.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-19

pRovDuNcr. r. l.. Feb. Is. The funeral
Of Frank B rne. the famous mo. I" OF the
Land league conspiracy. occurred to- dAy.
and was She largest In Proviienos for many
ysare. Ihs hiberniau T.nes aotsd a.
ruai a ~ honor and we're accompanied by
nearly OOO men. representing the various
lrish SEQ 90 and nationalist organizations
OF the state.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-19

LEON. Mexico. Feb. 1s.-A grand cockin 2
main was being given at the city Of Lszos.
near here. last night. whom a dispute arose
between the owners Of two birds pitted
against each other. The hRht became gen
eral. resulting in four men being stabbed
TO death and several others seriously
wounded.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-19

WASHINGTON. Feb. S.-Ths woman auf =
frssists held service to-day. Rev. Anna H..
Shaw. OF Philadslphis, conducted the meet
inc aud delivered tie sermon. Julia Wa 4
Howe reoited her battle hymn OF the rspub-
Ito and responsive service was read bv
Miss Yates. This evening many pulpits IN
the city we're occupied hy ladies OF the con-
vsnhon. 1o-morrow the annual sleetion
OF cfhcara tnkea Ilaoe.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-19

K,Ns,s CRY. Mo.. Feb ls.-Eight men
were overcome by cni In the basement Of
ths powe house of ths Fifth street cable
IN kausas CitT. kan, tonight aud one of
them. superintendent G. 4. koine, may
die. Sovoa conductors aud eripmen went
loun % splice the broken cable. aud while
"A work were asphyKlatod.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-19

DETROIT. Feb. Is. -- Father KoIasinski
made bis apology TO the church to-day in
the presence Of Mgr Bar stti auditor 20
Mgr Satolli and Ct immense congregation.
The rstraction WAS read IN almost tnaudi-
be voios. and the priests Polish followers
seemed 70 regard ~ ~ a secondary matte.
The grand new church will be rededicsted
aud decided 10 Bishop Foley.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-19

TucsoN. AriE. Feb. ls.-Gov. Hughes
ysst rday offered reward OF S5,oo0 for
Kid. the renegade Apache. dead or alive.
The soverno for the last three months has
been devisiug means by which are willy Isn-
egado COZ q 10 taken. 4 be heavy snowfall
Ia the mountains gives hope OF success.
Outside OF tho kld aud = small following
thee are no lndian troubles.