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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-03-18

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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-03-18
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01
CYPnRENEs SUNK.
shd Was In Collision with the Dutch
Tank Steamer La FIandre.

6hd Was In Collision with the Dutch
Tank Steamer La FIandre.
Slr. JoHN's, N. f., Jan. 1.-The Dutch
tank steamer In Flandrc, Captain
Schmyck, IL days from Antwerp, for New
York, in ballast, arrived here yesterday.
Her port bow was crushed in and all her
Compartments were flooded with water
Sh9 collided on Saturday with the British
steamer Cyphrenes. Captain Kelley, from
Savannah for Liverpool loaded with cot
ton. Both captains decline to tell how the
collision occurred. The crews were also
instructed to give no particulars of the
accident.
The Cyphrenes had her bows driven
right into the foremast and the water
rushed i'm at terrible rate. The ship was
so badly damaged that she sank within
three hours after the collision. The cap
tain and crew Of the Cyphrenes at first
made every effort to save her, but found
that her injuries were too great and
launched the boats.
The Cyphrenes' crew of ca men all
got aboard La Flandre, and the vessel
made for this. port. Besides the other
damage to La Flandre there are holes in
her bottom and the plates on her port side
were started for great distance. All the
port compartments were filed, and the
crew was compelled TO flood the starboard
quarter to trim the ship.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01
The Houduras-Nicaracua souabb,e.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 1.-General +. NJ.
Aguirre OF Honduras, who arrived here
yesterday from Central America, says
that, while war Is imminent between Hon
duras and Nicaragua, diplomats of diff
ferent Central American governments are
endeavoring to patch up the difficulty
The Honduras congress has just author
lied the president to equip troops and de.
clare war in his discretion. The trouble
was caused by Nicaragua permitting the
Honduras revolutionist party to organize
in their territory, and il this occurs agaiv
the president is ready to act
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01
BRAINS BLOWN OUT.
Principal OF an Academy Kills His bride
without Warning.

Principal OF an Academy Kills His Bride
without Warning.
MEDIA, Pa, Jan. 1.-Swithin G. Short
hdge, principal of the famous Media acad-
emy for boys, while out promenading
yesterday with his wife, who was a bride
only a month, shot andinstantly killed
her. The couple had been walking along
the street arm in arm, when Professor
Shortlidge, without warning, drew re-
volver from his pocket and fired six shots
into her head, killing her instantly and
scattering her brains on the street.
After the awful deed. he threw himself
on the body and raved in terrible man.
uer until removed prisoner by a police
man. Professor Shortlidge has shown
evidence Of failing mental power during
the past year. Recently he suffered from
an attack Of the grip, from the effects of
which he has not wholly recovered. THIS
had a depressing effect upon him, culmin-
ating in yesterdays sudden insanity and
the murder of his bride.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01
A COMBINED ATTACK
Will he Made BY Piexoto's Fleet Against
Insurgents at Rio.

VIII he Made by Piexotos Fleet Against
Insurgents at Rio.
PERNAMBUco, Jan 1.-The new Brazil
Ian cruiser America Is reported to be off
this port. and it is said that as soon as
she Is ready to put TO sea again both the
Nictheroy and America will sail south
ward.
During the last few days the Nictheroy
r. said to have completed her crew aud to
have made all the other arrangements
necessary TO sail for another port in Brazil
with the America, and upon arrival at
her next place OF call rumor has it that
the two cruisers will be REINFORCED by
other vessels belonging to Peixoto, and
that this feet will then sail for Rio de
Janeiro.
Upon their arrival there the SHIPS and
forts will make a combined attack upon
the insurgeut vessels and endeavor TO end
the rebellion 40 far as Rio de Janeiro is
concerned, with one determined engage
ment.
OF course, the usual startling rumors
are In circulation, but as those from the
government sources seem as inaccurate
as those coming from the insurgents, not
much faith 10 placed in any of them.
One report Is to the effect that President
Peixoto has succeeded in gathering two
or more ships, supposed to be the topedo
boats from Europe, in an out-of-the-way
port, aud that the Nictheroy and america
are to join these vessels shortly, when the
move southwark will be commenced.
Only 40 men, in stead Of 60, as at first re-
ported, have sailed for England with
Lieutenant john j. Conway, formerly of
the Nictheroy. Some of the men who left
the Nictheroy are still in town and others
have started for various points, some
being already on their way to New York
ON board the Herschel il is believed,
though 1t is understood they must have
slowed away in order to do SO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01

Twelve racehorses were burned nes
Dundee. n. j.
The Cripple Greek gold output for 1sss
was e., $685. 900.
Two men were killed and four injured
In New Jersey mine.
Sir William White Baker, a noted
African explorer, Is dead.
The commercial convention has been
signed by France and Spain.
The steamer Norseman got aground in
the Narrows, Boston harbor
Fully 5000 men will be given employ
ment at Pittsburg this week.
Democrats differ on the kind Of notes
70 issue TO relieve the treasury.
Seven men were terribly injured by q
gas explosion at East Chicago.
Portland, Conn, people are alarmed at
the appearance OF scarlet fever.
The Minneapolis Baseball club has en-
gagged Burrill, of Fall River. Mass.
The Berlin dynamite mystery has been
traced to discharged police agent.
The California State grange protests
against the passage OF the Wilson bill.
Oliver Munsor. 10 years old, died a,
Middletown, Conn, Of malignant diph.
theria.
Govtr,or Mitchell OF Florida may de.
clare martial law I'm the prize fight
county.
The Home Market club Of Boston has
petitioned congress TO defeat the Wilson
tariff bill.
An old man named Cotterman, ag, d
", fell of trunk mt Lowell, Mass, and
died instantly.
II. ID. Layman, president Of the Am
erican Railway Water company, was ar
rested for swindling.
Eleven indictments were found against
John Y. McKane I'm connection with the
6ravrssud ERECTION frauds
The New England Knitting company at
Winsted, Conn.,: has made q cut In wages
averaging about 20 per cent
Several manufacturing companies in
6outhington, Conn, have notified their
employees OF reduction in weges.
Joseph Gallagher, an escaped prisoner
from the Massachusetts, matory, was
arrested at Lowell, Mass. for larceny sn:
aasault
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01
Waiting For Requisltion Papers.

CONCORD. n. H.. Jan. 1.-George n. Nc
Donald, Of Weymouth, Mass, who was
implicated -iH-sama- -huEplaries- Nor.
wood. Mass, in 1892, is In jail here await
ing Massachusetts, officers with requisi-
tion papers for his transfer to the Bay
state Some months ago he with an nc.
complice were sentenced 10 the Merrimack
sounty Jail for drunkenness from Sun
took. His companion served out his sem
tence and returned to Massachusetts,,
where he was identified. upon which he
disclosed the whereabouts Of Mcdonald
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01
BOSTON'S UNEMPLOYED.
Labor Men Think Police Did Not Take .
Fair Census.

Boston, Jan. 1.-The labor leaders of
this city are indignant over what they
term ''the farce of the police census of the
unemployed" The police claim to have
made housa. to house canvass, and as a
recllt the total number of unemployed
was given out as 5063. Labor leaders rid
tcule the work of the police, and state
that they have not made even a fair at
tempt to ascertain how many people were
idle
1t is stated that at the meeting of Car
penters' union 80 last Friday night out
Of PA members present 149 declared that
the police never called at their homes to
investigate. This, it is claimed, is the
same story made mt other labor meetings
since the returns have been made. The
Central Labor Union relief committee will
hold special meeting, when arrange
ments will be made for new census.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01
sharp Criticism.

LONDON, Jan. 1.-The Chronicle. COM
menting upon Michael Davitt's letter in
reply to the terrible charges preferred
against him in some OF the American
newspapers, says that the fact that such
Hnguage as that used against Davitt can
be made with legal impunity by the press
Of America is grave blot upon the laws
of the United States and foul digrace to
the newspaper profession.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01
RaI,ing Up the Fanamn scandnI.

PARIS, Jan. 1.-The Figaro publishes
documents with a view to reviving the
Panama scandals. The publication in
cludes letter from Renach TO Herr,
dated April Z, 1883, and acknowledged
that he has been credited by Herr with
100000 ~>,ncs. which, The Figaro says,
leaves no doubt that Renach and Herr
were the recipients of Panama money.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01

WASHINGTON, Jan. Judge Lochrcn,
commissioner of pensions, will again as
sutne a judicial function ere half the term
of the present administration has expired.
Hd will be appointed United States cir
cult Judge when Judge Nelsan of St. Paul
rettres from the bench under the law
which places United States Judge on
tho retired list, with full pay, atthe age
of tn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01

RICHMOND. Me-, Jan. l.-Benjamin +.
Tallman. one Of this towns prominent
citizens, died at the age of ~. He was.
several years grand worthy patriarch Of
the Maine grand lodge, Sons Of Temper.
ance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01
The Aquidabnn Apolocized.

MABsEILLEs, Jan. Letters from Rio
de Janeiro say that a French vessel was
fired upon by the Brazilian insurgent war
ship AGuidaban, but received no damage
The French admiral Immediately de-
manded an apology and redress. The
Aquidaban next morning saluted the
French fiag with IL guns
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01
Bombs at Athens.

LONDON, Jan. I. - A dispatch from
Athens says that a bomb or petard ex-
ploded outside Of the Greek parliament
house. IL was preceded by similar ex-
plosion near the Maison Richard. I'm
neither case was any damage done.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01
Political strife In Japan.

YOKOHAMA, Jan. There is political
crisis here, and scenes of the utmost dis
order were witnessed when parliament re-
assembled, arising out of the excitement
over the question of the presidency. The
government ended the tumult by pro-
roguing the parliament until Jaa. l2. BY
imperial rescript parliament is dissolved
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01

GETTINJE, Jan. IA fierce fight took
place between the Lume and Caboosch
tribes in Albania, and much blood has
been shed The commander at Prisrend
was unable to pacify the tribes and was
compelled to flee
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01
Many Victims OF Grip.

STEwARrsTowN, N. H., Jan. 1.-Th,
grip has become a veritable epidemic IN
this town and Pittsburg, nearly every
adult person in this town being afflicted
With the lumbermen it is especially
severe, 30 men being sick within the
camps on Perry and Indian streams
There were four deaths among them last
week and eight in the town.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01
Anarchist Tried to KIN Himself

hys that the anarchist, Colina, in prison
there on the charge of having tried to
murder General Campos. and Of having
been implicated in the Liceo theater out
rage, tried to commit suicide in his cell
by opening one of his veins with piece
of glass. He was discovered in time and
bis attempt frustrated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01

BEVERLY. Mass, Jan. Fire broke
~ yesterday In the sawmill owned by
Melville E. Gray. After fierce tight the
fire was under control. II is estimated
the loss will amount to $4,000 fully in
sured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01
Bodies Terribly Afangied.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 1.-Three persons were
Instantly killed by the New York express
train at patuxent. They were Thomas
p. varlsy and his wife and their l0-year-
old grandson. Their carriage was struck
with tel rife violence at a crossing and
smashed into kindling wood. The re-
mains of Mrs Varley were so cut to
pieces that they had to be gathered up in
n whee harrow
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01

VANCOUVER. Il. c., Jan. Collector of
Customs Bowel has received a telegram
from the Dominion minister of marine i'm
structing him to notify sealers that the
sealing agreement with Russia will prob
ably be renewed anotacr year. Sealers
tAus go into Russian waters on their own
responsibility
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01
Charge OF Forgery Sustained.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 1.-The Call an
nounces that in the case of Passed Assist
ant Surgeon Richard Ashbridge, charged
with forging the signature of Secretary
of the Navy Herbert, the court martial
sustains the charge and recommends Ash
b'idges dismissal from the service.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01
Q,snnns sccnt War.

BERLIN. Jan. i.--German cruiser Prn-
cess Wilhelm, carrying 355 men, has been
ordered 20 the Cameroons. The newspa-
pers regard this as sign that matters in
the Camsrocns are far more serious than
dispatches represent them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01
The Hubs Fire Record.

Boston, Jan. 1.-During the east year
the total number of fire alarms in this
city has been 1886, with an estimated
gross loss of S., 706, ,000 There were "a
deaths and Ill injuries at or caused by
the fires. Out of the number of alarms
given, 80 were false alarms, 70 seconds, 6
thirds, fourth and general
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01
Double Murder a Mvsterv.

BRIGHTON, Me-. Jan. la letter to rel.
atives Of Loren Smith and Arthur Cross,
the hunters who were supposed to have
boen murdered, states that they are wait
ing at the Northeast Garry, Moosehead,
for the lake to freeze for them to cross
and come home. Who the murdered men
are still remains mystery
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-The World says
that Jake Schaefer. the wizard of bill
liaris, is going on the stage and will act
with Ward and vokes next season in a
farce comedy in which he will introduce
an exhibition of fancy shots with A. w.
Spinks
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01
Woman shameuIIv treated.

BANGOR, Me-, Jan. 1.-F. w. Doherty
Of this city Is under $500 bail for murder
pus assault upon his wife. Mrs. Doherty
suffered black eye, three broken ribs and
badly chewed fingers, and is in O critical
condition
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01
A Big Capture.

MoRRIsvILLE. VT, Jan. 1.-The largest
bear ever seen in this part of the country
was killed in Lewis township by Luther
House. The carcass weighed $50 pounds
and the skin so. 1t is estimated that
bruin was followed 100 miles, but tho
lucky hunter will realize at least 500 by
the ca pture
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01

ROME, Jan. The newspapers here ex-
press much indignation at the acquittal
mt Angouleme, France, of the French
workmen and others engaged in the
Aigues- Mortes riots, when over score Of
Italian workmen were killed and many
Others terribly beaten and severely in
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01

New YORK. Jan. John l.. Sullivan il
of the opinion that IL Mitchell and Cor
bett face each other In the ring on Jan
25 the contest will be draw. Sullivan
intimated that IL was his belief that the
governor would prevent tue contest from
talino place
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01
Rimans Delivered Tn 10 Moor..

TANGIERs, Jan. 1.-The Isla de Luzen,
the spanish war vessel, has arrived here
with the Riff leaders as prisoners. They
have been handed over TO the Moorish
authorities.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01

BRooKLYy,. Jan. William Richard
son, prominent in Brooklyn for many
years rs railroad magnate, is dead In
1861 President Lincoln appointed him
paymaster In the fcdcosl army.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01
Knights Of Labor ain a Hole.~

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. Labor circles are
discussing the report that the general
executive board Of the knights of Labor
will mortgage the headquarters property
here for s2o,Ooo and purchase property In
Washington. 1t is alleged that the mort
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01

I,oNDoS, Jan. Theodore Fry and
Leonard l.yell. both members Of parie-
ment. have bern harnneted. Robert II.
Meade, permanent under-secre.ary OF
ttaie, has been made n X. G. U.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01
Military Man For Prefec,.

RoME, Jan. loving TO the increasing
disorder General Lavriane. commander of
the army corps at Palermo. has been ap
pointed temporary prefect there, and the
present prefect removed pending an in.
nuirV
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01
They Burn and PIllsSe Buildings In a
Sicilian Town.
Tho Liberated Convicts Join I'm q Mad
vei--Troops Were Sent for aud
Charged the Mob just in the Nick Of
Timo.

PALERMO, Jan. lit would seem that
she rioting and disorder which have pre-
vailed in several parts of Sicily for some
time past arc not yet at an end, and the
Ealing of several re enforcement of troops
b anxiously awaited by all law-abiding
citizens.
The latest riot occurred at Castelve-
.rano. town of 10000 inhabitants. A
large body Of roadmakers suddenly left
work Saturday and attacked the Octroi
station. The men had secured possession
OF number of cans Of petroleum, revolv-
ers, heavy sticks and poles, to which
pixies or scythes were attached. With
shouts of Down with the Octroi' and
death to the municipal authorities"
they marched on 60 the Octroi station and
burned the sentry boxes and two of the
local Octroi Offices, after plentifully
sprinhling them with petroleum, and
then set fire TO the central Octroi offices,
the tax Offices and the record Offices,
destroying all the archives and doing
other damage.
Made Worse by Liquor.
The whole town was soon in terrible
uproar, the peaceable citizens flying for
their lives or locking themselves in their
residences. The mob broke into num-
Der Of wine shops, drank themselves into
q state OF madness and were soon ready
for further acts of violence.
At signal from the leaders of the mob
the column was reformed, and shouting
and yelling like madmen and REINFORCED
by the lawless element the disorderly
roadmakers led the way to Mandemental
prison, which they attacked with stones
and sledgc hammers, and in spite of q
gallant defense forceds in the doors,
severely handled the defenders of the
prison and succeeded in liberating all this
prisoner, who joined with the rioters in
imbibing the stolen liquors and in acts of
violence.
The local police force being utterly un-
able to cope with them, the houses of
number of citizens who were obnoxious
to the rioters were broken into and de-
spoiled OF their most valuable contents
and their occupants compelled TO fly for
their lives In addition much other prop
erty was destroyed and number of peo-
pie were beaten.
Troops to the Rescue.
The local authorities, however, had
been able to communicate with Trapani,
and force of troops and police reached
Castelvetrano in time to charge the mob
as they were on the point of destroying
the residence of the mayor, the bank and
postofiice. Though able to save these
buildings they were unable to restore
order.
The mob seemed to be filled, as all
previous Sicilian mobs have been, with
enthusiasm for King Humbert and Queen
Marguerite. The fieteHs cheered repeat
edly for the king and queen and carried
their portraits upon banners.
Finally an additional body of troops
reached the scene, aad after number of
charges had been made the mob was dis
persed at the point OF the bayonet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01
FOR A HALF CENTURY
The cystic Five Have Yearly Cath
cred at a Banquet.
A RECORD WITHOUT A PARALLEL.
Members viii Never Again Meet ms n
Ciub-Ihe Wives o. the Members
Rave Dined with Them for a Decade
Pasta Vacant Chair Last Night.
A RECORD WITHOUT A PARALLEL.

BosToN, Jan. lone of the most unique
and remarkable clubs of its kind in his
tory held its 50th annual session at
Young's Hotel last night. II is composed
of five gentlemen, all of whom formerly
resided in Concord, n. H., who have met
on the night before New Years for the
past so years. Every session has been
complete, all of the members being pres
ent.
The club was formed in 1s43 under the
name of the Mystic Five" the agreement
of the members being that they should
meet each year as the guests Of some
member of the club, and should attend
the weddings and funerals of each other.
1t was further agreed that the wives of
the members should also be present at the
annual gatherings.
The mem bers of the club are j c. A.
Hill of Concord n. H., DR.. Charles A.
Tufts of Dover, n H., Joseph s. Abbott of
Washington, ID. c., DIR. William w. Hurd
of New York city and George A. Blanch-
ard of Concord, n, All of the mem
bers married, and for many years 10
plates have been set at each annual sup
per. For some years past, however, there
has been one vacant chair, the wife of DIR.
Hurd having died. The chair, however,
decorated with flowers, has always occu-
pied a prominent position at the table.
Business n Secret.
The greatest secrecy has always sur
rounded the meetings of the club preced
ing the supper, when the ladies are not
present. and nothing has ever been known
concerning the business transacted. Each
member of the club wears a peculiar ruby
pin, which is the only insignia of mem
bership On the formation of the club
each member OF the club agreed TO alb
stain from the use Of liquor and not TO EN-
gage In games of chance, and wine has
never been served at the annual banquets.
The club members have, in all, six chill
dren.
The supper last night, rounding out the
half century record with the possibil-
icS Of more vacant chairs, it was decided
TO make il the last, and those present will
never meet again as a club.
The supper was served in one of the
mcst beautiful parlors at Young's and
was very elaborate spread. Mr.. Blanch-
ard was the host OF the occasion.
The record OF the Mystic Five" has no
parallel, the nearest approach TO IL being
that of club Of l2 English gentlemen,
who met annually for nearly 20 years. until
death made the gathering impracticable.
All Of the members Of the club, with a
single exception, still enjoy good health,
and all are very prosperous.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-01

TELEo.-,.-. 49,. E--.vIrIEA.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-12-27
Cardinal Gibbons on Suffrage.

Cardinal Gibbons, in a recent sermon
at the Baltimore cathedral, said on the
question of woman suffrage:
The church follows the teachings Of
st. Paul, that woman is equal to man,
when he declares that God makes no
distinction as to nationality, race or
sex. It seems to me fearful to contem-
plate what would have been the con-
dition of society today if it had not been
for the restraining, sanctifying and pu-
rifying influence of woman. Woman
does not today exercise the right Of suf-
rage She cannot vote, and I am heart
lily glad Of it. hope the day will never
come when she can vote, and if the
right is granted her hope she will re-
greet it, even though there are some mis-
guided women who think they want it.
Rest assured, if woman entered politics,
she would be sure to carry away with
her some of the mud and dirt Of the po-
ltical contact. She, too, would lose
some of the influence which she now
oxertS.