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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-07
WAS A GREAT 1FFIIR.
The Masquerade Ball at the Auditorium Was
a Decided Success.


The Happy Hour Social club masquerade
ball asst night was the gayest event of the
season. There were about go dancers In
costume, and the galleries were crowded
with spectators. The music was excel
lent but the floor at times was too crowd
ed TO alolw perfect freedom OF the dane
ers. The crowd was greater than any ever
seen In the auditorium on any similar oc-
casion. There were every variety or cos
tunes. and many of the make-ups were
particularly clever. Gay Spanish cava-
liers, In superb court costumes OF blue
satin and gold braid, danced with stately
Queen Elizabeths; black Eowncd friars
kept step to the music with elegant maids
OF honor: rough Farmer Johns plodded
around the floor with sweet Maud Null
lers: gentlemen In Louis XIV costumes
waltzed with Joan of Arcs; clipper little
dudes went through llvolycuuadrilles with
merry shepherdesses; burly half backs
cBpered around with gay flower girls and
generals in fun dress promenaded with
dlgnified dowagers. Every nationality
was represented. There were stout Ger
mans. diaper Frenchmen, lean lrlshmen,
long tailed Cinnamon. cowboys. Topsys
the Seasons, and scores Of curious and
prettily costumed types,
At late hour the dancers unmasked.
and the long list OF prizes we're awarded.
After the distribution of the prizes. the
dancing was renewed, and was kept up
long into the morning hours.
The receipts were very large and I'm
every way the ball was a great success.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-07
STATE NEWS.
A Crook Credited to Helena Who Doesn't
Belong Here.

spe,lal to The Independent.
butte. Dec. 6.-Miss Gragich and Paui
uelmhofner arrived here from Helena
few DAYS ago. Miss Gragich brought $500
with her. intending TO start in the candy
business here in "a day or two. She COM
nIained TO the police to-day that kelm-
hofner had stolen her 500 and she could
not ind him Telegrnms have peen sent
by the police to Helena and other points
ia watch out for him. Miss Graglch says
she lived In Helena six years.
1The poltce OF Helena say they have no
Knowledge OF any such case or any sueh
people)
spcrlal 10 The Independent.
Killings, Dec. 6-At l2l5 thls morning.
Joseph &. Lauck, u freight brnkemtun'
was killed at Laurel Junction while un-
eoupltng "A car No one was near when
the accident happened. The bumpers
caught him In the lower part OF the body,
crushing him fearfully. lie lived about
forty minutes. Deceased was about
wears old and unmarried. He was Wen ana
favorably known among railway em-
ployes. His family. who live In Ohio' we're
notified. The body will be sent TO To-
lodo tomorrow.
Special to The independent.
iiyinpgton, Dec. 6.-Undcr Sherin to-
gan arrived here this morning from Grey
elm with John williams and Jacob FLESH
uan the two prisoners who broke jail on
TUESDAY night. The men were captured
early this morning In the Northern Paciho
depot al Greyclin, where they were pass
ING the night.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-07
TALKED THROUGH A HAT
There Was Telephone in the Hat, and Now
He's in Trouble.

Chicago. Dec. GA peculiar story OF al
legged blackmail and unique detective
work. In which a portable telephone fig-
ured prominently, was developed to-day in
the case of Charles Joas. who was held In
heavy bonds by United States Commits
sioner Writ for sending Objectionable mat
ter through the mails. DIR. Jams. prom,
nent physician, had for "A long time. ac-
oording TO his story, been paying Joas for
the suppression of disagreeabe bit OF
private work, and was driven to despera-
tion when his wife received letter from
Joas. Jons. the doctor said. frankly adj
mltted writing the letter when no wit
nesses were present, but denied all know
ledge of II when others were about.
Al last last on the advice of Attorney
Luther Laflin Mills, DIR. Jams fitted a
small telephone In the hall. with "a gold
wire trailing behind. which connected
with a telephone outside the lawyers Of
flee, at which two receivers were sta
toned. a detective and a stenographer.
Entering the lawyers office DIR. Jams
declares he easily induced Joas to again
admit that he had written the letter. Then
DR.. Jams exhibited his telephone, ex-
planned 10 the astounded lawyer that he
had been talking through the doctors hat
and secured his arrest.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-07
1T IS NOT CERT1IN.
The Legislature May not Convene in the
Merchants Hotel.

There Ia considerable doubt about the
next legislature having it's quarters in
the Merchants hotel. Tho governor select
ed that place as being the most central
and afTordng the best accommodation for
both senate and house. Since Its selection
Charles ID. Mcclure. who recently re-
Ceived a decree OF foreclosure against the
property, applied Tor an injunction re-
straining the state or the lessor from maxi
ing any alterations In the building I'm
order to accommodate both houses Sow
cral changes In the buildings Interior
must be made, and Mcclure objects To
having these alterations made on the
ground that It VIII decrease the value o'
the property.
A temporary Injunction has been grant
cd and arguments viii be heard In tho
ease aH soon as possible t'ntil the mat
ter Is definitely settled the changes can
not he made and if there IN much delay
In making the necessary changes, other
quarters must be provided FOR the leglsld-
ture, as II meets early nest month
The owners of the Electric building have
been urging its claims upon the governors
attention, and there are one or two other
more 0r less desirable quarters that can
be used as a home for the assembly should
! the Merchants hotel prove unavailable.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-07

New York, Dec. "a boudholdcrs'
protective committee has been formed
In the Northern Pacific q Montana
Railroad company composed OF George
sheldon. Robert Mncklay, Chester r,
Barry and simon Wofmscr who repre-
sent large amount oi the FIRST mort
gage bonds The hondholdcrs are re-
quratod to deposit their bonds and an
unpaid coupons under AN agreement
aled with the knlckorbockcr Trust
company. The object of this action IL
90 protect Northern Pacific a Montana
h0ndholders' interests under any plan
FOR the reorganization uf the Northern
Pacific rnilrnnd,
The annual statement OF the Central
Pacific l,nilroad company Tor the year
ending June 30 shows a surplus OF sIl3.
0J7, against deficit last year of s23964.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-07
BAD FoR MoRrGAGEES,
An Important Decision Rendered by Judge
Woody at Mssoula.

Judge Woody. OF Mlssoula, rendered n
decision on the defendants demurrer In
tho case OF the American Academy OF
science ". G r. Reardan " al, says the
Western Democrat. The case rs the fore
closure OF mortgage given by the de-
fendant 60 the Northwestern Guarantee
and Loan association. who transferred II
and was finally acquired by the Academy
OF Science. The demurrer was ON tho
ground that the complaint did not state
sufficient ground for action. In that II did
not show that tho Northwestern Guaran-
tee and Loan association had at the time
the mortgage was given compiled with the
Montana statutes regarding foreign cor
porntons doing business In THIS state.
The demurrer was sustained by Judge
" oody. This decision Affects large NUM-
her OF mortgages held by eastern loan
companies IN this section ON property. II
tho companies complied with the law at
the time and filed the necessary state
ments with the secretary OF state. an
amended complaint win enable forocloH-
uren to be- made. but " not, the loan com
pnnics are In bad predlcamonL
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-07
VINO DEMlND RIGHTS.
They Must Respect tho Flights Of othorS--
AppeaI for Colored WoTkmen.

NpJoai lot k0lOIbu WVlMUeh
Philadelphia. Dec. GA vigorous ef-
fort viii be made by leading colorcd
men at the labor conference to be held
In Denver next week, 10 have the word
white" stricken from the constitution
OF the labor organizations. To-dny's
issue OF the Christian Recorder the or
gan OF the African M. IL. church. con
tnlns an open letter 10 John Burns, who
has come Ia this country from England
for the purpose OF attending the con-
fei cEce 10 eHpouRc the cause 0f the coli
ored men in their fight for equal rights.
The letter says Ia part:
In the name OF the rights OF labor,
We ask you 10 make some notes Tor
your countrymcn at home concerning
more than 5000, 900 worlkmen In this
country who suffer the greatest injua-
tice at the hands OF organized labor In
the United States. In the name Of these
colOrcd wurkmon, we urge yuc 10 re-
port upon the conditions which exist In
this country and 10 recommend that
there be no cooperation on the part
OF the British trades unions until Amer
lean trades unions shall give all work.
men IN this broad land equality OF OPP
purtunity.
"The people for whom we speak, sir
are not foreigners, they are not Poles
and Huns and Italians. whose condition
has already provoked your compass
sionate and fraternal interest. They
are among the first comers. They ar
rived with the other first families Of
Virginia. early I'm the fifteenth century.
Their grent and only crime consists In
having been born black.
'Powderly made a magnificent stand
for justice at Richmond, ana his IN
fiuonce began to wane from that mo-
ment. Mr. Gompers has attempted 10
do something, but he stands almost
alone There are n few leaders like this,
who, unable To inaugurate an agitation
for equality. would welcome from you
fraternal word OF warning to the ef-
feet that they who could demand their
rights must respect the rights OF 9TH
ore -
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-07

morrow, The amendments provide mat
Tor The sole purpose Of preserving living
and growing timbers IN forest rcGcrva-
tons the neorCiary OF the Interior may
eliminate lhercfrOm 30 much only on
dead or maturod trees ~ may be noerA-
Anry 10 preserve the remaining timber.
The secretary Is 90 designate. 0ppfaihe
and advertise for the sale of dead or
matured trees IN limited quantities 20
purchaser; proceeds of sale are 10 be
expended In the care and management
OF the reservation.
Upon recommendation OF the secrc-
tnry ~ the interior. and with the ap-
prOVal of the president, aud after due
notice, any public lands embraced with
In the limits OF any forest which shall
be found better adapted 10 agricultural
than forest uses may be restored tO the
public domain. and the lands In any for
est reservations the character Of which
may be IN accordance with mining
laws may be restored 10 mineral l0ca-
tlon and entry Prospecturs and min
eral claimants nre 10 have access 10 for
cst reservations for the purpose of pros
pectlng, locating and developing their
mineral resources.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-07
CnIitornia Races.

san Francisco. Dec, 6.-rwo out Of
nVc was the best the talent could do to-
day IN the rain and mud. They called
tho first two ucoa, but after that worr
nt sea. Blue Banner. rs To fuVurlte In
the second race, threw his Jockey before
the start and ran three miles and a
quarter before hr was stopped. After
that he was left at the post Rey ii
Santa Anita found the mud bad for him
In the Pacific l'nlon stakes. aud finished
second 60 Cilcad
SiN furlougs Wandering Nun. pur-
year ~, Noryell, l'2a ave mrlougs
Pat Murphy 81, Cecilia, Circr, I 06M
seven furlunEs Whcatatnnc. Norman
die. McIAght l.35A; Pacific Union
stakes. mile and onc.cighth =Gilo0d,
Rey III Santa Anita. Oakland. s;O7ls,
mile, handicap-Slr Reel, z0bair,
Equiri. i.5iA.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-07
To Collect the income Tax.

Washington. Dec. 6.--The appr0pri-
ations committee received this after
noon from the treasury estimates re-
quIred 10 carry the income tax provls-
ion OF the tariff bill into effect. The
appropriation for the collection Of the
income tax will be incorporated In aii
urgent deficiency bill, consideration Of
which Will be ready on Monday. and
Will be Immediately passed. The east
err members, irrespective OF party, will,
as a rule. oppose tne appropriation, and
the debate viii probably bristle with
ccrlmony. Although IL Is expected the
republicans generally will vote against
the appropriation. the democrats ex-
press themselves entirely satisfied II
will carry.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-07
Cans &
...Klein

TODAY there will be a
thorough overhauling of the en-
tire Post Office Department in
Washington.
The bonds of post masters
and letter carriers will be re-
newed, the books of the Office
carefully scrutinized, and the
management of the Department
thoroughly Investigated. Post
master General Bissell will SUBJ
NIT his annual report, and in
short this will be the biggest
day of the year in Uncle Sam $
Post Office.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-07
CARLISLE INVITED.
To Explain His Currency Plan to the House
Committee.

Washington, Dec, 6,--Secretary Car
isle Is TO be invited before the house
committee on banking and currency
next Monday morning to present his
views concerning the financial plan
briefly summarized in his annual re-
port, and indorscd I'm the presidents
message. The secretary was at the
capitol to-day and saw Speaker Crisp
and a number Of lenders. II is said,
however. that he ls not seeking TO urge
his plan. a meeting of the banking
aud currency committee has been called
for tomorrow TO begin consideration
uf the Carlisle plan. II Is expected that
after the hearing OF the secretary on
Monday a bill will bc drawn In ac-
Cnrlancc with his views.
Many Of the house leaders declare
that financial measure Is likely to
pass the house, Notwithstanding the
bricfness of the session. Springer says
the subject has been thoroughly dis
cussrd Ia committee and there should
be no delay there. lie hardly hopes the
measure viii pass the senate and be-
come law, hut sees no reason why the
house cannot act.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-07
Removal Of the Lower eruIes.

Washington, Dec. G.-Senator Peti-
grew made "A strong plea before the
senate committee on Indian affairs to-
day for an Investigation of the action
Of the interior department In It's re-
moynl OF the Lower Brule Indians, of
South Dakota, from the reservation. He
charged that the department had ar
rested and taken 100 OF the Indians from
their homes 10 the agency last winter
cOnhning them In tents on an open
prairie, az a result Of which two or
three died. II is now proposed 10 sub
ject the entire tribe membership 10 this
same treatment, and the senator thinks
the department should be stopped from
this proceeding. The committee has
not taken action upon the senator's re-
quest.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-07
Cash in the Box.

Washington. Dec. 6.-The cash bal
ance in the treasury to-day was Sl5f,-
277, ,OOs. OF which $40. $50. 1913 was net gold
reserve. That is a loss in gold since
yesterdays report of sl,5sl,s9 Treas
ury officials offer no explanation OF this
decrease. but the information comes
from New YORK that during the last
three days the sub-treasury has sew
eraI times been Obliged 10 make de.
mands for gold IN exchange for legal
tenders. but so far as known here. none
CT the gold withdrawn has yet been eN-
ported. Treasury officials decline TO
discuss the probability of extensive
Withdrawals, but IL is believed they feel
apprehensiye of still further losses.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-07
Want 70 Co lunketing.

Washington. Dec. 6.-The senate COM
mittee on commerce to-day had under
consideration the question OF a trip to
the Pacific coast, authorized by the last
session OF congress, for the purpose or
investigating the relative merits Of San
Pedo and Santa Monica as place for
locating deep water harbor for the ac-
commodation OF the business OF Les
Angeles. II was decided 10 ask the
senate to reauthorize the inspection To
be made Immediately after adjorun-
ment next March.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-07
Not SATISFIED.

Vienna, Dec. ca dispatch from Con-
stantinople says Sir Phillip Currie.
British ambassador Of Constantlnoplc.
is dissatisfied With the porte's state
mcnt that the Armenian nutrages were
only ordinary acts Of brigandagc, and
has made further strong representa-
tions 10 the porte that Great Britain Is
aware that the uffair partook OF the
nature OF "A rising up on the part uf the
Armeninns, owing 70 the intolerabe sit
uation, absence OF security for life aud
property, and deprcdations OF the
kurds. Sir Phillip holds that the ofii-
cial communiuuc was Intended as a
guide to the commission and to prcJu-
dice the case.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-07
Irotilng Matters.

New York Dec G,-In the case OF the
Driving Park. OF New York. against
Munroe Salisbury before the board OF
review OF the National Trotting naso-
citation. Il was decided that the expul-
sin OF Salisbury be resclndcd and "a fine
OF 500 imposed; Salisbury 10 be sus-
pended until the fine IL paid. The APP
pllcntlon of NJ. l.. Hare for suspension
OF penalty imposed on himself and for
Croydon for failure 10 complete pay
ment on stake nomination wa4
granted.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-07
Pacific Railroad Debts.

Washington, Dec. 6-The committee
on Pacific railways to-day decided to
ask the rules committee of the house
for a special order setting apart a time
for consideration of a measure proyld-
ing for the readiustment and settle
ment OF the debts OF the Pacific rail-
roads, now maturing. Chairman Reilly
desires that the bill be considered be-
fore the holidays, but does not believe
the house will consent to take II up be-
fore that time.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-07
Millions for Pensions.

Washington, Dec. 6.-The appropri-
ations committee OF the house to-day
completed the bill making approprl-
ations for the payment for pensions
during the fiscal year lS95-96. IL carries
an appropriation OF sl4l.SSl,510. as
against estimates of Sl41 ,5Sl $40, and an
appropriation for the current year of
Sibl. 1851, $40 The only reduction from
the estimates was OF 100000 on account
of fees for examining surgeons.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-07

All
Our Claims

OF pre-emlnence 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 were
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 dealt with us-or ever
wondered why we were the fore
most clothiers OF the west? Think
it overland we think We'll be
better acquainted after while.
The stocks of Overcoats and
ofClothing, 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 IA
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, 1894-12-07
The Case Against Fellows.

New York. Dee, 6.-HcQring OF the
allegations OF the neglect OF duty
against District Attorney Fellows was
adjourned for the day after very brief
session before Special COMMISSIONER
Linson to-day. The prosecution has
been demanding all along "A tabulatud
statement Of the cases from the dis
trict attorneys Office wherein indlct-
ments were found and the trials de-
layed. This Commissioner Linson has
now ordered the district attorney To
furnish, and the case went over until
tomorrow that time for the preparing
OF u statement might be had
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-07
A Small Matter.

Washington, Dec. 6.-The report by G.
II. Mendell. OF the corps of engineers,
sent to the house to-day by Secretary
Lamont, says there Is no reason to in
cur the expense OF the removal OF
sunken rocks of Fort Point, In San
Francisco harbor. Col. Mendell does
not think the Improvement proposed is
worthy of being undertaken by the
general government.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-07
FORESTRY RESERVATIONS.


Washington. Dec. "a number Of
western members OF congress. includ-
Ing Messrs, Coffccn OF Wyoming. Pick
lcr OF South Dakota, Ellis of oregon.
D0ollttle and Wilson OF Washington,
McRnc or Arkansas. Cnmlnctu OF CALI
fornla, Hartman OF Montana. Hall OF
Minnesota, aud Wells and Lynch ~
Wisconsin, have agreed upon a scries
of amendments to the bill 60 protect
fovstry reservations, which came up In
the house to-day. and went over by
unanimous consent They viii be Offer
cd 20 the bill when 1t is called up to-
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-07
The Japanese Treaty.

Washington, Dec. 6.-The senate In
executive session to-day referred the
new japanese commercial treaty TO the
committee on foreign relations. without
reading. II is understood there viii be-
no opposition 10 this treaty by Pnciiic
coast senator's Tor race reasons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-31
Sparring ut the &. A. G.

The monthly sparring contests at the
C. A. c. will be held this evening In the
gymnasium. The committee have arranged
four bouts between well-matched men, as
follows: First bout at SIS sharp. will be
between AL O'Brien of Philadelphia and
Jack Daily of Wilmington; six rounds, at
135 pounds Second bout, between Lash and
Irving. both of Washington; six rounds. at
Us pounds. Third bout, between Frank
Mccall Of Wilmington and Dan Coughlin
of Philadelphia; six rounds, at l05 pounds.
Fourth bout, between Walter Campbell of
Philadelphia and John Corrigan of Mana
yunk, Pa; eight rounds. at 126 pounds.
Mr.. Arthur Moore of the New York Ath-
letic Club will again act as referee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-31

Mrva of their own initiative.
notorious anarchist named Merlino has
been arrested at Naples after q desperate
struggle
The military tribunal at Barcelona has
sentenced Tomas Allied, the author of the
bomb outrage at Villanueva barracks, to
penal servitude for life.
Advices from st. Petersburg say that in
the agreement between England and Rus
sia of the Pamir question the Russian gov
eminent has yielded that part of it's de-
mands which involve a guarantee of the Sc
curity of the Indian frontier
The Final cial News says that the action
Of New York bankers toward Secretary Car
isles proposed bond issue is inexplicably
shabby.
There have been severe storms entailing
enormous loss of small craft in the Black
sea. Two steamers have foundered and the
loss of life foots up thirty-eight.
jackson, the organizer of the British
expedition to the north pole Of 1894. has ar
rived at Christiana on his way homeward
after experimental cruise in the Kara
sea and a journey to YamaL