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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-25
QUESTION SETTLED.
The Montana University to Havn a Suitable
Home.

Special 10 The Independent.
Mlssoula, Dec. 2i--A special meeting
Of the Mlssoula district board OF school
trustees was held to-day In the office
OF Crouch d Musgraye at the request Of
the Missoula University club. At this
meeting II was decided by the board
10 call a special election 10 be held at
the Missoula central school building on
Monday. Jan. II. between the hours Of
/ and p. m, for the purpose Of voting
a tax to raise the sum of $1,000 to be
used In completing the south side
school building. A resolution was also
passed THAI this building, upon It's
completion. be rendered 10 the state
board of education for the uses OF the
university, as there is no doubt but
that the election will result almost
unanimously in favor OF the tax.
The question Of providing a suitable
temporary home for the university Is
practically settled. The residents Of
Missoula feel much gratified that the
matter has been satisfactorily adjusted
and that all questions which at one
time threatened TO cause controversy
have been disposed of in a manner that
can leave no possible cause for dis
satisfaction. The acceptance of this
proposition by the state board of edu-
cation is all that appears 10 remain In
order To secure the establishment Of the
university next September.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-25
PRICE FIVE CENTS
RAILROiD DIVoRCE
Asked on the Ground That They Can 90
Better Alone.


portland, ore. Dec. "a Petition Tor a
ecparnte and independent receiver of
the Oregon Short Line a Utah Northern
Hallway company was nlcd In tho
United States court to-day by Joseph
simon. representing the American Loan
and Trust company 'rueteca OF tho
consolidated bonds OF that company.
Judge Gilbert ordered that a hear.
lng ON the application for an indepen-
dent receiver be- heard on Jan, -, nt
TIE time the receivers OF the Short Lin1
a. Utah Northern who are also fccoiV-
era NJ the Union Pacific ayHtem, afN
cltrd to appear to show cause why tho
application should not be granted ana
an Independent person ar persona nr-
pointed 20 the recelVcrHhlp or these
railways
Should the petition be- granted. IL
mruuH enforcement ~ that road from
the Union Pacific system and ita co..
operation ~ an independent property.
or possibly w. close connection with tho
oregon Railway and Navigation COM
puny II means that the Ogden gate
way 10 Portland will be oprn 10 the
burlington. Rock Island, Santa Fc,
Denver n Gulh Missouri Pacific ana
Rio Gfnnde. all Of which Will be given
an outlet from Denver Via ogden over
The Short Line Ia Portland.
The plaintiff believes that lf the rail-
road property Of defendant were prop
erly managed and worked separately
for It's benefit, and not as "A part OF
and for the benefit Of the Union Pnciic
the income would be more than amply
sufficient TO pay all expenses, Interest
and first mortgage bonds. aud ~ least
part OF the Interest ON the consolidated
bonds. Two other propOaltionn, SINH
lar In character and purpose, have
been filed, the title of one being
petition Of the American Loan a Trust
company. In a suit between John n.
Dillon, plaintiff. trustee. and the ore
gon Short Line q Utah Northern Rail-
road company defendants, and the
other like petition IN suit between
Oliver Ames and other plaintiffs. aud
the Union Pacific Railroad company
and others, defendants.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-25
TUTO, NOT SEVEN.
Mortality in the Race Trouble in Georgia not
Very Great.

Atlanta, Ca, Dec. 2i.-Advices from
Brooks county to-day say that only
two negroes were killed IN the rioting
there yesterday instead OF seven, as nc
first reported. A Quitman special TO the
Journal says the whites are still highly
lncensed. and are patrolling the settle
ment fully armed In the search for
Mayerly Pike. the negro whose brutal
slaughter OF Joseph lsom last week
started the trouble. There is danger OF
other lives being sacrificed before he
IL captured. The two blacks lynched
yesterday were not implicated In Pixies
crime and were apparentlN slain be-
cause they would not reveal his where
abouts.
Good citizens are incensed, md unless
the mob can be quelled VIII arm them
selves to protect the darlies. The sher-
M In organizing n posse 20 go to tho
seat OF trouble. The governor win be
teicgraphed for troops. The trouble
cannot stop A large number Of whites
and blacks are here, the negroes appeal
ing for protection. Excitement IN In
tense.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-25
SlNTA CLAUs W.ls HERE.



Santa Claus arrived In Helena last
evening. In fnct, Judging from the
most reliable reports there must have
been more than one OF him. There crr-
tainly seemed TO be- several. About z 80
=. m Santa Claus. accompanied by his
twin brother got to ST. Peters EplBcu-
pal church. There were 300 children.
besides many ~ larger growth, gath
cred there 10 receive him, The church
was prettlly decorated, ana under the
arch was the lOynlipst of Chriatma8
trees. Everybody WAS surprised 10 Fce
Santa Claus brother Most people
didn't know he had a brother and a
twin brother nt that Both Santa
Clauses went % work Immediately ana
they soon had The brilliantly ~ tree
stripped ~ It's pretty things aud turned
over 10 the children.
The Sunday school children ~ the
Methodist church south enjoyed an en-
tertainment also. There was very
pretty tree, "A snow house with a big
red chimney and lots 0f presents and
good things for the little people. The
church was handsomely decorated.
Santa Claus WAS little late I'm arriv-
Ing, but he got there at last, and re-
ceived n royal welcome.
Al the BRptlSt ehufch preparations
had been made for his reception, There
was "A fine tree and an interesting
Christmas programme.
Appropriate services we're held In the
Presbyterian church. The little folks
had delightful time. as did the older
people, also
Santa Claus had an appointment 10
be with the children of the Unitarian
Sunday school In the afternoon at Grand
Army hall. He got there on time, al
though II was pretty early for him. The
tree was very pretty, and IL was well
loaded, too.
At many other churches Santa Claus
held receptions last evening. Notwith-
standing his many engagements he
found time To visit scores of private
homes In Helena at night. He left In
his wake hundreds of happy children,
children to whom the memory OF his
coming will always be dear.
Santa Claus will undoubtedly be on
hand tonight at the Christmas enter
tainment at st. Paul's Methodist Epis-
copal church and several other places in
the city.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-25
PROBLEM OF PAYING.


interior.
Washington, Dec. 2t.-The problem OF
making a payment Of 100000 to the Nez
Perces Indians for their lands In Idaho,
which has confronted the interior de-
partment for some time. has Just been
settled. The payment was authorized
by act of congress. but the department
has experienced great difficulty in ind-
ing way Of making the payment of the
large sum, ms inspectors and special
agents wcrc required to give bonds for
only $4,000 and consequently the
amount could not be placed 10 their
credit There We're no funds provided
out Of which a special agent could
be paid for making the payment,
Several OF the Idaho banks offered
60 make the payment without govern
ment expense, to secure the bennt or
the deposits that might be made by In
dams, but the law prohibiting the nc-
ccptunce of gratultous service prevented
the plan. but the commissioners pf In
dinu affairs devised a plan for payment
direct 10 the Indians, which Secretary
Smith has now approved. II authorizes
"a special agent 10 proceed to the lands
aud make up n roll 0f the Indians en-
titled to money The roll Will be for
wnrded direct To- the Office and drafts
will hp made out payable To each In
dian In his own name for the amount
due him. The drafts VIII be forwarded
I'm care OF u special agent who VIII
identify each of the Indians.
There are 1880 OF the Indians, each OF
whom Will receive about $3.50
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-25
SeeIcy Sentenced

New York, Dec, 2i.--Samuel c. Seelcy,
who on Monday last pleaded guilty to
abstractlng funds and altering the
books " the NatlonG. Shoe aud Leather
Bank. was to-day sentenced tn eight
wears I'm the Kings county penitentiary
by Judge Bcncdlct In The United states
circuit court. The total amount OF the
defalcntlOn was S3ji,OOO
Whom Seeley's name was called, he
arose slowly and walked up 10 the bar
with his uncle on one side and Lawyer
Angel on the ether. Lawyer Angel
made an eloquent plea for his client.
"The sentence of the court said
Judge Benedict, "ls that you he imprls-
oncd In the Kings county pcnitcntlary
for term NJ olght years"
Seeley meckly bowed his head To the
Judge and left the court room with
deputies. Scclcy. by good behavior
can earn n commutation ~ thlrty-two
months. and viii reduce his term of
imprisonment 20 Ave years and four
months.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-25
LAND BUSINESS.
Patents Granted for Big Tract for the Use
OF the Agricultural College.

The state board Of land commission
ers last night received word from
Washington that patents had been
granted for 2,Sli.S1 acres of agricultural
college land located about twelve miles
west OF Bozeman. This land lies west
of the West Gallatn river. i'm Gallatin
county. Most Of II IL good tlllable land
which with water Is capable OF produc-
ing very large crops Considerable
land similarly located Is under cult
walton, and much OF IL will grow pretty
good wheat crops without irrigation
The money derived from the sale or
lease of this land will 20 10 the agricul-
tural college fund.
The recent trip Of the board 10 Nir-
glnia city cost only s6315. Up 10 to-day
as result OF the trip the state has
realized $1,000 from the sale of state
lands In Madison county,
Tho board yesterday turned over TO
the state treasurer Sl0S7S65 the total
amount received for she last seven
days for the sale or lease of public
lands.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-25
HOLIDAY or HOLIDAYS.


This is the holiday OF all holidays.
and II will be appropriately observed
In Helena. All banks and business
houses will be closed and the day will
be given over 10 quiet enjoyment.
There will be services In most OF tho
churches, at which the Child OF the
Manger will be the theme OF the dis
courses.
There will be three celebrations OF tho
holy communion at 81. Peters Episco-
pal church to-day. the first at o'clock,
the second at $40 and the third at the
II o'clock service. Bishop Brewer will
preach the Christmas sermon at the IL
o'clock sGy .,e.
Rev. NJ. DeHuff and Rev. c. ].
Larson will conduct services In tho
First scandinavian church at o'clock
this morning. The Christmas tree cele-
bration will take place at half past
In the evening. All are cordially In
Vited.
Al the Scandinavian Lutheran church,
corner Idaho street and Twelfth avenue.
there Will be services at II o'clock this
morning. The Yule tree celebration
will take place at o'clock this evening.
Rev. C. N. Hauge will preach this
morning at 6 O'Clock and II o'clock. at
the northeast corner OF Rodney street
and Broadway. All Scandinnvinna are
cordially invited.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-25
Was a Fearful Storm.

Amsterdam. Dec. 2i.-'rhc damage At
Rotterdam by storm Is estimated AT joo,-
one forms. out Of 1856 lshlng boats be-
longing to the latter port. twenty Ave
foundercd and ifty were badly damaged.
Throughout north Holland where the
storm ragged with extreme violence, the
damage Ia tremendous The loss in lives
th,Ic ls great. The island Of Markcn. in
yuidcrzec. ten miles north OF Amsterdam,
was almost submerged, The dyke along
The banks OF the Ynsscl river, gave wuy
under the great strain, and the water
rushing through. swept the locomotive
of the track, The land ends OF tho sub
ranrlnc cable near Harlem. which are
usually six feet In sand, were lald bare.
the wind having blown the sand away TO
that depth.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-25
RUNNING THINGS.
Women in Charge Of Two Big Papers for a
Day.

San Francisco. Dec. A.-Thls city
was on its good behavior to-day in hon
or OF the society ladies who are getting
out the Christmas Examiner, There
were no big fires. murders, shpwrecks
or other casualties calling for unusual
exertions to secure the news W. r..
Hearst. In order 10 aid the women Of
San Francisco 10 establish and main
tain ward for incurables at the Chill
dren's hospital, has turned his entire
newspaper plant over to the society
women of San Francisco. and has given
them carte blanche to run the paper
for one day, as they please.
The entire proceeds from the Christ
mas issue of the Examiner. including
advertisements. papers sold. and every
thing, will be turned over 10 the Child
ren's hospital. IL is estimated that
this edition Of the Examiner will net
the hospital between $1,000 and $4,000.
Denver, Dec. 24.-The Christmas edi-
tInn OF the Rocky Mountain News VIII
be issued by the Womens club, OF Dem
YER. Tonight the women took charge
of the editorial department and are go-
ing through the rountine OF getting out
a daily.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-25
Drove Upon the Track.

Cape May. n. j.. Dec, 2i,-At Tuck
ahoe. twenty-five miles north OF here,
on the South Jersey railroad. last night,
MIR aud Mrs. Lewis. Miss Emma Jones
and another woung girl returning from
church. drove upon the track just as Il
train came along The engine struck
the carriage. instantly killing Mrs,
Lewis aud severely iniurlng Miss Jones
and the other girl. Mr.. Lewis escaped.
The girls saved themselves by jump
ing. .aAAaai
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-25
THEY MAY COME WEST.
Tho indians OF the East May Be Gradually
Moved 10 the Reservations.

Washington, Dec 2i.-The sub-eom-
nlttcc on Indian affalrs has been con-
sldcring AN appropriation bill several
days and viii report u soon after the
holidays, There n a proposition 10
make reduction IN the expenses OF
anatorn schools. Representative VII
aon. OF Washington, IL member of the
Wtb-committec, who " preparing the
blll. says there IL general fccllng that
the Indians can be- better educated on
the reservations In the west. There IL
no pngrr "A frontier said Mr.. Wilson.
Railroads, tclcgrnphs and telephones
have Ohlterated lt"
The committee has also been conN'd-
cring what 90 do with the Improve
mcnts made by the churches for con
tract schools, and II has been dctermln-
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-25
Three Miners Killed.

Special To The Independent.
Mssoula, Dec. PA special to the
Mlssoulian from Spokane says a terri
BILE and fatal accident occurred to-day
in Frisco mine No. 3, in Canyon creek.
Gem. Idaho. in which three men were
terribly mangled and instantly killed
Patrick Sullivan. foreman. and James
Carney and Fred Smell We're at work on
slopes when the timbers on which they
were standing broke. preciptating the
men five floors below. In the descent
the bodies of the men struck against
the pit again and again, and when at
last they reached the bottom their bod
les were fearfully bruised and manglcd
Sullivan is an old miner and well known
all over the west.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-25
HIghwaymen in Omaha.

Omaha. Dec 2l-omaha highwaymen
began their work early tonight. and
before 6 o'clock u number OF hold-ups
were reported In various parts OF the
city. Dr. Cornelius Satternold was the
victim uf the most serious case, As he
approached his home In the center OF
the city. ON a well lighted street, two
revulyurs We're thrust into his face.
lie thought " was a Joke and knocked
the weapons up. He WAS Immediately
shot down. He viii recover.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-25

Bangor Me, c2i-Shcrifr Reid and
Deputy Lancaster to-day went t0 the
scene ~ the murder Of Coils Nushan
and Charles Langley 10 a hunters
camp at MillinockcL and took In GUS
tody Joseph aud Ncwall Gabriel, Indian
guides. who are charged with the crime
uf murder Their camp was found
to the ground, with the bodies of the
two murdered men In the ruins, Newpll
Gabriel claims he went away from the
camp for white and when hc returned
he saw his brother kill Langley and
NnshHn with hatchct,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-25
WIN NOT Be | Ynohed.

Augusta, Ga, Dec. 2i--Jamcs Wig
gins the negro who Killed an old man
and wounded two officers In attempting
10 cvndc arrest last night. has not been
iynchcd, and will not be- The sheriff
with an armed posscc IL inside the Jail.
and will fire n necessary to protect A.
A spoclal term OF court viii hn con
vencd Saturday mt which the Wlgg M
case viii be pushed with MI vigor De-
tectivc Murray and Policeman ShlnRcr
the officers wounded by Wigglnn. ARE
both alive, Stringcr Will recover, but
Murrnya cpsc ls considered homeless.
Tho coroncrs Inquest over John DnNla,
the old man Killed In the melee, rem
derrd verdict az noon that he came to
his death by a stray bullet.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-25
Denies the Report.

Washington, De. H.-Thc Turkish lc-
CATION has received the following ON
ciol telegram; Certain newspapers
nave announced the execution 0f thirty
six Armenians nt Erzcroum. Thia IN
formation IN not correct, the facts being
that out Of fUrty-Blx Armcnlnna under
arrest at srzTOum thirty-slx were
liberated, iiVe were condemned 30 death
and the remaining fiyo - ten years at
hard labor. Several others were alHn
condemned 10 death. but they are In
Hight The condemned men were con-
yicted ~ murder and rape. but che legal
fornailtlca concerning these acntrnGra
have not yet been fulhlled."
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-25
Made Full Confession.

Puua. H.. Dee. 2i.-Nonh Foster made
a fun confession to-day In the Taylor
willie jall that he murdered Arthur l..
Blnion near here a week ago. Unions
father went 10 Tnylorylllc this morning
with a sun. threatening 10 XIII Fuhter.
Foster confessed IN the presence OF mo
Victims fniher who raved IKE ma
nlnc The latter was unnrmed NJ tho
time. Foster said he Killed the boy In
a quarrel as to who should build
campfire. lie made tho boys acluAlh-
tnnce on the nlght Of the murder.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-25
STRETCHES OET.
Debs' Sentence VIII Keep Him in One
Year

Chicago. Dec, 2i-Judge Woods to-
day decided that the jail sentence OF
Dcbs and his six associates In the Santa
Re case shall begin Jan. S. on motion
Of Attorney Gregory Tor The defense,
the Santa Re and government case, on
which the sentences were cumulative,
were separated and sentence on the lat
Ter deferred until the Santa Fe sem
teuce Is served. An appeal VIII be taken
IN the government case,
The defense asked that the sentences
hr made cumulative Instead OF concur
rent. There We're two cases In which
union men were found guilty OF CON
tempt, government and SANTA Fe
Judge Woods entered an order which
n carried out, viii give pchs one year
in iall lustead OF six months, and the
others six months instead ~ three.
This point was purely technical for thr
purpose ~ testing the legality ~ both
sentences In the United States supreme
court.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-25
Cot cheap.
speclnl to The Independent.

Special 10 The Independent.
BUTT, Dec. 2f.-The Pacific mine was
so'd this afternoon by Special Admins
traitor Talbot. OF the Davis estate. to
Silas F. King for 500 400. The sale took
place IN. he corridor OF the court
house The bidding started with s2O,-
900 offer from Henry A. Root. He Is
said TO have represented the Butte and
Boston company. Other bidders We're
Bernard Mcdonald, OF the American
Developing and Mining company, and
Charles +, Booth, Of the WashOc Cop
PER company. The bidding was lively
between Root and King until 100000
was reached. when the property was
awarded to King The property Is con-
sidered worth at least $4,000. as IL
stands. King is thought 10 have been
bidding for the Anaconda company.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-25
REMAINS THE SANE.
MAY NOW PAY THEIR BETS,
The Official Vote on the Capital, Congress
man and Supreme Court Justice
Finally Announced.

The state bonrd N cnnyasscrs yeater.
day morning received the corrected re-
turns from Teton county. II took tho
board but a few minutes 10 verify them,
after which the oficlal count for per-
mancnt seat ot government, representa-
tive to congress, justice of the supreme
court and the Joint representatives to
the state Legislature were given out.
The official count on the capital vote
gives Helena a majority OF / 1906. or just
WHAT had been previously but unonl-
cially published, The vote by counties
as certified 10 the governor by the
board is.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-25
solyencY OF Surrender.

London. Dec. 2i.-Tbc Times to-day,
IN the course of an article ON Newfound-
land, says that to grant a loan OF H.
OOO, GOO which has been asked for by that
colony. would he cruel kindness which
A would be impossible to conCcde with
out fullest inquiry. The Times adds.
III the choice lies between solyency and
the surrender ot their constitution. N
Is well that the alternative be faced
without delay"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-25
California Races.

san Francisco. Dec N--rhe races to-
day were ordinary, Not n fayorlte
won, Five furlonys. maldens, two-ycar-
Experiment colt. Haplcln,
l.lOh i've urlongs-Lnwyer. Charles
Quick. Gold Dust. l:07h hvc furlonga-
urnndce. Red Bird. Hueneme. l.06h
about slN furlongH-Mnj, Ban, Jake
johnson. San Lucas, Gl.2lA.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-25

Milwaukee, Dec "a Wochstadtrr &
Co. retail clothiers, doing business un-
dor the name of "Thc Hub" failed to-
day. Peter Van Ncchtcn was appointed
receiver. furnishing bonds IN the sum nf
$50, OO0 In ST. Paul this ilrm carried
on q clothing business under the name
Of the United States Clothing company
The liabilities are $4,000. The Chap
man Carriage and Sleigh company also
assigned to-day. The receivers bond
,.ns fnp EpE O1O
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-25

Total ..... ...... 22lO3 l07ii 1906
b. +. Maiden, prohibltionist, got $40
votes.
Hartman's plurality, 1900.
Hunts plurality. 65gS,
For Joint representatives, the votes
stood as follows:
Fergus and Valley-Rudolph Won To-
bel. republican, 973. w. j. Knapp, demo-
crat. 7il.
Custer and Dawson-J. G. Aud re-
publican, 909; lumcs Il. Condit, demo
crat. 6IS. A. II. Flanagan. populist. 200,
Deer Lodge and Mlssnula--W. u,
Rodgers. republican 2,7SO; T.. u. Mats,
democrat. ., i03. A. ID. uoodfellow, pop
pllst. i.g32
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-25
satonrs chnstmas seryloe,.

Washington. Dec 2t-Tho celebration
Of Christmas az The residence Of Mgr.
Satolll, papal delegate. viii begin NJ
midnight tonight when the delegate
and assistants win each say three
masses. Tomorrow Mgr. SatOlll Will
celebrate high mass al 81. Augustlne's
church, where the congregation ls made
up mainly Of coiorcd folks.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-25
Cav sullln Denver.

Denver. Dec. gl-nili Gay, outlaw and
murderer. h stlll in Jan here. The pre-
rrrmme 10 take him west this mornins
WAS not carried out as Hhorlff OMAR
foarB Gays friends may attempt 20 rescue
him The gully approaches "a Castle,
Mont. are dangerous ana ohia@r pnid a..
day that he had Information which iod
him 20 believe Gays friends would In
toFforC.