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The Helena independent., 1894-12-25
DEATH TO COYOTES.
stoekgrowers Of the judith Basin Hit Upon
a Fine Plan to XIII Them
on.
IT'S A GOOD THING FOR HOPKINS.
But Very Bad Thing Tor the Wolves and
Kindred Animals Which Make
Much Trouble.
rs A GOOD THING FOR HOPKINS.

Tho stock growers OF one section of
the Judith basin have rocently adopted
the most successful method yet heard OF
for the killing OF wolves. coyotes and
all other stock destroying animals, The
section OF country operated In Is the
greatest wool growing district in Fer
gus county and extends from the foot
hills of the Rclt mountains ON the north
10 Surprise creek. which takes its rise
In those mountains and lows In south
eastcrly direction.
An agreement in writing has been en-
tered into between the stockmcn Of
this section and man nnmed Hopkins.
whereby they agree to pay MIR. Hopkins
so much per scalp Tor all animals killed
10y him, The sums subscribed by each
range from 10 cents TO 81, and are to
be paid at the end ~ each month upon
the presentation of a certificate signed
by any authorized justice of the peace,
as TO the number of scalps sworn TO be-
fore him. Mr.. Hopkins is the owner OF
thirteen or more stag and greyhounds
and his method is 10 hunt the animals
with his dogs and Kill them. His sue
cess so far has been great and the
subscriptions OF the stockmen SO lib
eral that each scalp has netted him
about $50. and he has killed up to the
present time about fifty-seven wolves
and coyotes.
In speaking Of the matter a few days
ago MIR. Hopkins said that he was at
no expense, il being part OF the con-
tract that the stockmen were TO pay
the operating expenses OF himself ana
dogs. and that he camped wherever
night overlook him. He says that I'm
addition to the remuneration the sport
Is the greatest in the world; that the
coyote is not in q In anything like fair
run. Many OF the stockmen are so en-
thusiastic over the chase that several OF
them are feeding two or three horses
all the oats they can eat TO nave
them in readiness for the next hunt.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-25
sHoULD GoIERNnEyr .IcE
To Suppress fraudulent Advertisements OF
Worlds Fair Awards2

h'N''Nf - f'f fNNfNhsf
Letters from both tho Chief of
Awards ton Agricultural at the Chicago
Worlds Fair. Mr. }. $. Browning. and
the Judge OF Awards ON Baking Pow
dcrs, expose the falslty of the claim
made In behalf OF a Chicago baking
powder that II received the highest
award Tor leaycning power, keeping
qualities purity ana general excellence
The Judge of Awards says thar this
claim Is false, that NO such award was
given Ia that baking powder
Mr. BruNUlng, in hlg letter already
published also shows that There was
no award given to tht Chiuugo company
FOR 1he best baking powder
IL now appears further that tho an
alNsrs pt the powders exhibited showed
q baking powder nude In New York
altogether the superior OF the Chicago
powder In both purity and strength.
The government has prohibited the
use fOr advertising purposes OF the
medals awarded 10y The Fair. II would
be great protection TO the public II
the government would also prohibit the
publication of false claims such as those
that have been exposed In relation To
such awards,
The only official competitive test OF a
national character, from which con-
sumers can obtain the actual fncts as
10 the relative values OF all the prlnci-
pal brands OF baking powder OF the
country. is that made by the Agrlcul-
tural Department at Washington. u.
G. IL so happens that this was con-
Quoted by the same eminent chemist
who acted as Judge n awards at the
Chicago Columbian Fair As has al
ready been published At this examina-
tion, the Royal Baking ppwd was
found to be the superior powder and
highest In lcavening strength.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-25

Take the short and by twenty-four
hours the quickest route to California.
Elegant Pullman palace and tourist
sleepers. The dining ear route. The
Union Pacific has placed on sale daily
tickets from Helena TO California points.
limited 10 sixty days going with privilege
Of returning any time within six months.
good for stop-over, at following rates;
To San Francisco. going via Ogden and
returning same route, SIS.
To San Francisco. going via Ogden and
returning via Portland, and vice versa.
$50
To San Francisco. going via Portland
and returning same route, s75.
To Los Angeles, going via Ogden and
Sacramento. and returning via San Fran
cisco and ogden. or vice versa. $50.
To Los Angeles. going via Ogden and
San Francisco, returning via San Fran
cisco and ogden, t93
To Los Angeles, going via Portland and
returning Via Sacramento. or vice versa,
$3.50
Through sleeping car reservations and
further Information can be had by call
ing on or addressing 80 North Main street.
Helena II. o. Wilson,
Freight and Passenger Agent.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-25
excursion Rates 10 California,

The Northern Pacific railroad has
placed on sale daily round trip tickets
10 California points. as follows;
Helena 10 san Franc isco and return.
going via Spokane. Tacoma and Port
land, and returning same way, S75.
To San Francisco. going via Spokane,
Tacoma and Portland. and returning
Via Ogden and Butte. 800,
TO Los Angeles. going via Spokane.
Tacoma and Portland. entering San
Francisco in one direction either going
or returning, $50.
To Los Angeles. going via Spokane,
Tacoma, Portland and San Francisco.
and returning via sacramento and Og-
den, S99.5 so
Tickets are limited TO sixty days for
going passage. good to return at any
time within final limit OF six months
from date of issue,
The scenery via the Northern Pacific
and Mount Shasta route is unequaled.
Passengers get a magnificent view of
Mount Shasta from observation cars.
For further Information, sleeping car
reservations. etc. call on or address
A. ID. EDGAR,
General Agent, Helena, Mont,
The Helena independent., 1894-12-25
THEY WILL NOT PIE
The Northern Pacific Objects to Taxation Of
Unpatented Lands,

The Northern Paclfc railroad has ar
ranged 10 test the question as to whe-
ther Il can be made TO pay taxes on
lands to which 1t has as yet no patent.
The test case will probably be made in
Helena, SO than the case may be at once
taken into the supreme court on app eal
and there settled. The company had
always had the lands selected within
the limits OF its grant, and supposed to
belong 10 II, assessed TO it. and paid
taxes on them. Since the decision in
the Barden case. leaving the lands as
sessed TO the company still open TO
mineral claimants. the company has de-
cided TO pay no taxes on any unpat-
ented lands unless compelled to do so
by the decision of the supreme court.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-25
staHord..Ratz.

Joseph l.. Stafford. a prosperous
punG man, nt Mcagher county en-
mged IN stock raising aud farming.
and Miss Maud Rotz, an estImable
young lady. Of Canton, Mont, were
united On matrimony by the Rev. G.. B.
Allen, Uf this city yesterday AZ the
Baptist parsonage Mr. Stafford is the
son NJ capt. j. v stafford. of Ayalanre.
near Canyon Ferry. Both the young
people are well known and havo many
friends. both iu the Missouri valley and
this city. who viii wish them a merry
Christmas.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-25

The very latest 10 present n lady or
gentleman Ne B Brush and Comb Set. Tho
price rs right, the goods are the finest al
the HELENA IEWELRY co.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-25
At Turner Hall.

The Helena Turn Yereln will give a
play and grand ball at Turner hall. on
Dec. 26. The play is "Pachter Field
Kurmmcl Won Tlppels Kirchen." The
ball will be after the play and the ad-
mission to all will be so cents.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-25

Hard to Select Presents7

There is no person who does not want
a camera at some particular time. The
need has been supplied In the Kombi
They are sold al the A. NJ. Hotter Hard
ware companys.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-25

The Broadway Grocery Is headquarters
for Christmas cdiblpg.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-25
Enr Christmas ciIts

Hobby horses, sleds, doll buggles, ETC..
at the Bee Hive.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-25

one Of the most attractive Chrigtmas
presents rs the Candclabra. They can be
seen at the HELENA JEWELRY 60.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-25
EIepant for Presenis.

Hair chains and Fwitches made 10 order
by Mrs. n, Miller 21i broadway.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-25

Best line Of 25c and jOc kid body dolls
In the city can be found at the Bee Hive.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-25
ReI n,ur se per owL
MARRIEp.

sTAFFORB-UOTZ-At Helena Dec. e..
1884, by the Rev. G. T.. Allen. Mr.. Joseph
y stafford, ~ Canyon Ferry 20 Miss
Maud Hotz, OF Canton, Moasher colin
~, Montana
The Helena independent., 1894-12-25

WWI UINNE6l IUb7l EIU'I tut NHI I5luIdE
presents. Hermann & co.
The Broadway Grocery is headquarters
for Christmas edibles.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-25
A CIiRIsrMis pLNXER.
One OF the Best Meals In the City at the Bon
Ton To-day.

TVU IusVuY'
where are you golng to eat your
Christmas dinncr?' is the qu s,ion
Why not eat u az the Hon Ton chop
House, owned and managed by J. H.,
UrQuhart, Mr. urquhart will serve his
usual lnc dinuer to-day, including tur-
key and all that goes 10 make up a
splendid Christmas dinner The Bon
Ton is one ot The places whore poOplf
get just what they order order Just
what they want and pay for Just what
they get. Pies "as your mother made
them coffee like you got al home
aud the best OF everything, There are
private dining rooms for ladies. The
place IL conveniently located on Upper
from Jackson,
The Helena independent., 1894-12-25

SAINT Claus headquarters at the Bee
Hive.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-25
DIE D.

EAST-ln East Helena, Doc q, 1884,, Mrs.
J. y East aged % years, Funeral at
the church iu En7t Helena to-day NJ two
o'clock, under tho auspices of The De-
rroc OF Honor. A. q. t. W.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-25

Buy the Universal paper patterns. They
are the best
The Helena independent., 1894-12-25
Very AttrnoiIyn.

Rex npur se per owl
The Helena independent., 1894-12-25

Always atlt.
That's the way with the French and
American Clocks We sell. The design Is
elegant; the price is low.
HELENA JEWELRY co.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-03-06

evening at the home of 7 Zurbrugg, wher
James Bramall, Jr., was elected president
Thomas W. Fairbrother, secretary, and 7
Zurbrugg, treasurer. F. B. Lambert
William Matthias and T. Zurbrugg were
appointed committee to secure the char.
ter, which steps have been taken to do.
The township committee have granted
the incorporators the right to lay the
mains and erect the plant. The incorpo-
rators are William Taubel, I. Zurbrugg,
G. g. Robson, x. Walter, Louis Taubel,
James Bramall, Jr., Christian Dick, Jacob
Mayer, Charles Sack, William Matthias,
Edward Schwabenland, Frank Lambert
and I. w. Fairbrother A meeting will
be held in few days when the amount OF
capital required will be fixed and sub
scrlption for stock opened.
The Republicans have re-nominated
Frank b. Lambert for Freebooter, and
there will be opposition to him on the
Democratic ticket, not because he has not
been a good official, but because some
body wants the position. Mr.. Lambert
has been faithful to his Office and to the
interests of the taxpayers, carefully con-
sidering every measure before cum uniting
himself His two years in Office will com
pare very favorably with the last two
years of his predecessor, who in that
period, spent $25, $500 for bridges, and
had personal bills for $512. Mr. Lam bert's
bridge bills in two years were but $3.50. 20
with 1920 for personal expenses. Oh
course, being in township strongly Dem.
ocratic he will have an uphill road, bui
he should receive the support of the
voters of both parties who desire good
and economical government.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-03-06
Railroad Notes.

Levi H. Wilson, a well-known conduc-
tor on the Pennsylvania railroad, died at
his home in Camden, on Sunday. Mr..
Wilson had charge of the train that was
wrecked on the Pemberton and Nights
town road In March, 1888, and received
injuries from which he never recovered.
He was afterwards assigned to duties of
light character looking after the com
pany's interests along the seashore every
summer He will be buried at Titus
vile to-day.
David Baird Riggs died at his resi-
dence. in Camden, on Monday of last
week. His death was caused by blood
poisoning, from an injury to his hand
which he received il 1867. He was at
work up to five days before his death.
He was SO years OF age, and was born near
Hightstown, his parents being Elias and
Rachel Riggs, both now deceased. He
went to work with the Camden & Amboy
Company on March LIST, 1861, was pro
NOTED to fireman in 1862 and enginemar
in 1866 In 1868 he received the injury
to his right hand which disabled him al
an engineer, but since that time he has
been in charge of engine houses at Dor
dentown and Camden, holding since 1877
the position of foreman of Camden en-
glne house.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-03-06
The Charitable Comedy.

The comedy in aid of the poor fund was
a success in every particular, especially in
the rendition, when all of tue facts in the
case are understood The entire affair
was originated and carried to completion
within two weeks. The rehearsals were
formers was absent from three readings,
and Edgar Alcott was unable to partici-
pate after the first or second rehearsal,
owing to an attack of tonsilitis. 1t is a
wonder that he was able to speak on
Tuesday night, when the affair took place
at the opera honse.
The play was bright selection "Dick
Comfort Oh. E. Eder,) lives comfortably
upon an allowance given him by his I'm
Gle Meander, upon the condition that he
is not to marry. Despite his uncle's
wishes he has married, and kept the
affair from his nncle's ears. He and his
wife MRS. Eder) settle few miles out of
New York, and Dick hegins to write a
play, with the intention of securing a
prize. 1t must be finished the very day
of the play. He has done all the writing.
and Is taking rest Between the Acts
the title of the comedy.
Uncle Meander (E. ]. Buckley sudden
ly arrives at the house, and at the same
time George Merrigale (E.A.Alcott) comes
on the scene. He does not know that
Dick is married, but he does know that
he was engaged. Between George and
the uncle, Dick is kept in terrible state
of agitation. To keep affairs still more
stirred up, Mrs. Meander Carrie ]. King
dom comes upon the scene. She is not
on good terms with her husband and
there are several scenes which are en-
livened by the plumbers of Dicks valet
Howard f. Alcott) and Mrs Meander's
maid Bertha Sooy)
The whole affair finally ends to the
satisfaction of all, Dick is forgiven and
and Mr.. and Mrs. Meander become rec
onciled.
The stage setting was entirely new and
was designed by II. +. Elder, who was
the successful manager of the entire en-
tertainment. The scene was in parlor,
which was tastefully set with fine furni-
ture. None of the scenery of the Opera
House was used, new setting having
been formed, covered with wall paper OF
a nice design.
All of the characters were well sus
tanned, and the large audience was wei
pleased. During the evening choice
music was rendered by the following
orchestra: John T. Murphy, Ross w
Quicksall, Harvey S. Quicksall, Daniel B
Smith, Harry M. Abdill, ]. L. P. Eckman
William f. Shannon and A. w. ShinD.
= The net proceeds will reach $ll0. Thu
committee of citizens who have charge Of
the fund return thanks to those who par
ticpated in the entertainment, as follows
The comedians the orchestra Messrs
Norcross and Ayres, paper hanging
Josiah W. Evan, lumber; manager of tn,
Opera House. use of hall w. w. Curt
and ]. Howard Shinn, dry goods News
Herald, Dispatch and Mirror, printing.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-03-06
Justices Must Pay.

County Clerk Worrell received on
Tuesday, the opinion of Judge Miller in
the SUIT of the Board of Freeholders
against John d. Clevenger and John O..
Hudson to recover fees claimed to have
been collected illegally. The decision
holds that the justices must return to the
county treasury the amounts collected by
them in excess of the fees fixed by law,
but that they are not responsible for over
charges collected by them for constables
This decision, of course. applies to all
Justices who received fees above the
amount prescribed by law The decision
is as.follows
This is an action by the Board of Chosen Free
holders of the County of Burlington against John
ID. Cleyenger, Justice of the Peace In and for
said county, for the recovery of fees received by
him In excess of those allowed by law. The Illegal
fees taken by said justice in excess of those al
| lowed by law were taken by him for committing
| persons under the Vice and immortality Act be-
tween March 25th, 1892, and March 18th, lsg3. The
bills were audited by the County Auditor. and
paid by the County Collector. portion of the
! money paid to the defendant was paid to him by
the County Collector, who requested the defend
ant, as q matter OF convenience 10 the Collector
to pay 1t over to the constables who made the ar
and took the prisoners to jail. A part of the
| money so received by the c0nstables was also in
| excess of the amount due them by law.
The excess of the fees collected by the defendant
| for him and In behalf Of the several constable'
| was clearly Illegal, under the act of March 2ith
1882, p. l.. p. 800, which Act provides that "tht
fees of the Justices of the Peace and Constablel
| for arrestng and committing in cases under sec
ton of the Vice and immortality Act, shall bs
twenty-five cents TO the Justice and hfty cents u
| the cOnHtabes making the arrests ana that ths
sum therein stated shall be In full for all thei
fees and charges whatsoever" The arrests ant
commitments upon which the charges were mad,
were under Section7 Of the Vice and immortality
| Act.
The defendant claimed that in three foui
cases there had been "a sworn complaint charging
an offence not specified In Section OF the above
mentioned Act and that warrant had issued ant
the defendants In these several cases arrested ant
brought before the Justice, and that the Justice
(the defendant here) after hearing the matter
then committed the prisoners to the county jai
under Section of the Vice and immortality Act
and the proofs show that the bills OF costs which
were made out by the Justice In the cases referred
10 and which were paid by the County Collector
were made out under the provisions Of the sait
Act. The claim WAS that in these cases the de-
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-03-06
y. nj. G. al.

The Boys Brigade will meet on Satur-
day afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Song service for men will be held on
Saturday evening at s o'clock. All young
men are cordially welcome.
John H. Dobbins Will lead the mems
meeting on Sunday afternoon at S.45
o'clock. All men are welcome.
The Literary Society will give a debate
on Thursday evening, March 8, at eight
O'Clock. The subject will be: Resolved,
That the nation should own and operate
the telegraph" Affirmative, Charles K.
Chambers, Esq; negative, DR.. G. W. Van
derveer. All are welcome.
The mock congress held on Thursday
evening created considerable merriment.
Joseph c. Kingdom acted as speaker. Al
bert P. CardweIl introduced bill provld-
ing for the introduction of patent pill
as the national food, it containing all the
nourishing properties necessary for sus-
tanning life. while it also could be made
to include any quantity of cigarette or
cigar essence, etc. His argument was that
the pill would furnish cheaper and more
convenient method of sustaining life,
doing away with the servant question,
cook stoves, the use of dishes, etc. A
sample pill was submitted by the young
man, which was tried on one of the audi
tors, who recommended that it be turned
down. The bill therefore was defeated.
H. c. Hale introduced bill to restrict
the emigration of the mosquito, and ar
gued with considerable force in favor of
the measure. George Rendell objected on
the ground that New Jersey would not
have one-half it's fame were it not for the
valuable work done for the state in the
past by the mosquito. The members all
took the same view of the question and
voted it down.
Samuel A. Atkinson presented bill to
abolish the hand organ, arguing that it
grated on the ear of his constituents, was
wearing on the nerves, disturbed after
noon maps, created disturbances by col
lecting crowds, and other like strong ar
Suuouto- 1Ho uill Was IoieIIdu 10 JuS
committee on band wagons
Beverley C. Kingdom read a bill pro-
viding that the placard, plymouth Rock
Pants for So" had been spread before the
world for some time, an appropriation for
that amount be made to give the dear old
rock chance to pant. The young man
took considerable time to prove to the
audience that this country owed consider
able to the rock and it was no more than
fair that it should be given chance to
let Itself out. The bill was referred to
the committee on insane.
The meeting then adjourned.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-03-06
Book News

For March has a plate-paper
portrait Of Thomas Hardy, one
of the most remarkable novel
lists England has produced.
There are other pictures, half
a score of them, and many
pages of timely book lore.
But the magic of Book News
comes from its plain, straight
forward and worldly-wise way.
Book News has no fads to push,
no favorites to hold up, no enc
mics to dig at. If it deals with
a book the aim is to search out
the very heart and spirit OF it,
and tell without bias OF what is
found.
Think of such book-friend,
coming to you each month with
faithful word of all that the
publishers have been sending
outl How much to pay for
such service7
Five cents, soc a year.
john WANAMAKER.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-03-06

The steam -four and feed mill of Frank
Garrigues, which stood close to the rail
road station at Masonville, was totally
destroyed by fire on Friday evening
The fire when first discovered was
burning briskly at the western end of the
building, but whether it started near the
roof or on the floor is not certain. Opin-
ion appears to be divided as to the origin
of the fire. Some think that it was of
incendiary origin. Mr.. Garrigues is loath
to believe that, however, yet he cannot
satisfy himself that it caught from the
furnace.
About five o'clock one of the workmen
found that belt was out of gear, and in
attempting to adjust it the shaft was
broken. Mr. Garrigues stopped the en-
CINE and looked at the fire, which was
quite bright. He ran cold water into the
boiler, but did not disturb the furnace I'M
til a half hour later when he put coal on
it, and when he lett the mill at six o'clock
there was no fire visible under the coal
in fact it was feared that the fire had gone
out. Parties who were soon at the scene
say that the coal was still black when the
flames first broke out about quarter pas
seven.
The fire started in the western end o
the mill and the building was so soon en-
veloped in flames that it was impossible
to save anything A freight car loade'
with corn and a fiat car with brewers
refuse stood on siding close to the mil
and in danger of burning. A locomotiv,
was sent from Mount Holly to haul then
out of danger.
The mill and its contents are estimate'
to be worth between $4,000 and $4,000
with So, 900 insurance. There was $3.50
insurance, but 81 500 expired about tw
weeks ago, and had not been renewed.