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The evening world., 1894-03-16

Eight women and three men have started a
new National party In Pitts6grs for the abolition
Of drink, This is an attempt to dam the Mon
ongshela at It's widest part-Philadelphia
Rrcnrh
The evening world., 1894-03-16
A Mantle for EARLY Spring.

The long mantle for early Spring is
generally made of smart materials ana
much trimmed, as 1t in reality forms
a complete outdoor toilet of the car
rage type, and is more usually known
The evening world., 1894-03-16

When It came to n pinch yesterday.
Gov. Waite p~rudently decided in favor Of
bloodless brides.
The evening world., 1894-03-16

H who fights and runs away"-but
Da CANA cannot really be said to have
fought.
The evening world., 1894-03-16

The Sunday Worlds Easter Num-
bcr-ncxt Sunday. Don't fail to get
1t. II will he splendidly illustrated
and full of striking features and
have an illuminated cover.
The evening world., 1894-03-16

To give New York a Bipartisan Po-
lice Commission would be to replace a
present trouble with twin evils.
The evening world., 1894-03-16
AborS Expedition IL safe.


CALCUTTA, March 1.-THE eXpcdl
tlon against the Abors has arrived safely
n Stdiya. There viii he no further
ope. cations until after the rainy season.
The evening world., 1894-03-16
REICHSTAG PASSES 1T.
Russo-Germnn Commercial Treaty
Has Il Large Majority.

Try Associated Press)
BERLIN. March lG.-The ReIchstag
to-day finally passed the R~usso-German
commercial treaty, by a large majority.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-25
LIVE WASHINGTON TOPICS
Filibusters Throw or the Mask and
Boldly Flaunt Their Bad
Intentions
Gen. Siclrles Can Draw Salaries
as Congressman and Retired
Officer
the sniy Inventions Printed About
Ills Health.

WAsHIsGros, Feb. 24.-To- days session
of the house was brief and devoid OF inter
est. For over two hours roll call followed
roll call. opponents Of the ssiRniorsRe bill
throwing aside all pretenss Of not nlibus-
terinR and boldly injecting motions 10 take
q recess and adjourn 10 prevent vote on
Bland's motion. A Fule will probably be
brought in Monday 20 prevent hlibusterinR.
when the fighting will 90 on. The house
leaders insist that tho struggle will not be
abandoned until vote IL had upon the
measure.
In tO-day's session, after repeated votes
on tho motion 10 adjourn. for recess. ETC.,
aud repeated failures 20 got a quorum,
Bland lost patience. and finally shouted:
"It is quite evident the bondholdois have
control over this country. and / therefore
move that tho house adjourn" Without
division. this carried. and at 2:55 the house
adjourned.
Sscoad Comptroller Mansur OF the treAs-
ury, TODAY decided the caae OF Gen. Dan
lei Il. Siekles. the question being his right
to draw salary both a. member OF congress
and ns retired officer Of the army.
The effect OF the decision is that con-
gresa. by swearing In Gen. Siekles when II
| knew by common roEOtt tnht ne - al arm y
officer on the fetired list. has decided that
ne can be a member Of congress at ths
same time lie is retired oficer of the
army, hence be can draw the two salaries.
| A representative Of the Associated presl
saw President Cleveland this evening at The
executive mansion regarding ths report
circulated the past two OF three days 20 th'
effect that the president 10 suffering from :
serious mGlady and Is about 20 have an
oueration performed. The president said
II have been engaged every day in my
office on Dublic business and have ever
daJ seen people who have alled,-aenatOis -
representatives, and others. Nothing woulC
/ have been easier than 10 ascertain she abso
/ luto falsity of these ie.orts. / am forced
TO conclude that there IL an epidemic o
mendaotY emanatinR from tbs dull anS
stupid brains OF some Of these correspond d
ents. These men must be influenced eithe
by a dosirs TO deceive the public or ammo!
those affected by the disreputsble work
Those who read newspapers should under
stand the extent 20 which their eredulity i
calculated upon."
call for a cancus OF democrats 10 aRre
upon a rule for recording members pressn
bat not voting. IN order 90 make quorum
bears the names OF 112 democratic Mem
bers say this matter must be settled within
the pa W as soon as the Bland bill has beei
disposed OF.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-25
COMING ATTRACTIONS.

The American comedy queen, Fanny
Rice. and her New York Comedy company
will bs seen az MinR's opera house Tuesday
night. Miss Rice does not need any intro
duetion 10 theater- Roers, as shs is we'll and
favo ably known throughout the United
Statee Her throe years tour with the
Carleton Opera company and her three
seasons ns leading come iienne at the New
York Casino. followed by her remarkably
succesaful starring tour In "A Jolly su :
prise" form a record not easily rivaled.
Her comedy This year is ropiete with novei
features and brilliant surprises and is nlied
with new specialties secured by Miss hice
during her "trip abroad last Summer. Ihe
ocmpanv is one Of unusual exoelienes aud
includes auuh well known artists ~ Geo. X.
Edeson, Melville Stewart, + ank Jones.
Iarnev MeDonough, Thomas Wardell, Miss
Belln Came on. Miss Eva Randolph. Miss
Ollie Evans. Miss Bsckis Haight, hisi
Florence NeilsoR and Miss Nellie Bennett
The sale of reserve seGts opens al Pope d
OConnor's tomorrow morning.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-25
EX-GON. LESLIE BACK.

He Has Not Yet Received the Commits
sion. Though Confirmed.
RI.Gov. Preston Il. Leslie Tsisrned
from Washington yesterday. whore he has
bssn for some weeks in connection with
the hght for the district stiorneyship Of
Montana. The governor was appointed 90
the position bY the president. and was con
frmsd on Taesday las, by the senate.
though no news Of the latter event was
sent out by abe regular nsws agencies. lie
has not, however. received his commission
vet Neither has he received his commits
sion for his temporary appointment By
Justice Field OF the supreme court. 20 OIL
abe vaeaney existing after the sxpifation OF
the tsrm OF 4. ID. Weed. As soon as bis
commiaaion arrives Gov. Leslie will qualifY
snd enter 40 once upon ths diseharge OF hii
duties as district attorney. While m
Washington looking after his appointment
Gov. Leslis carefully refTainsd from any
anticipation in the hght which vas going
on between the various applicants for The
other federal positions In Montana. The
governor was on friendly tarma with then
all aud considered Il best noi 30 take any
part for either one side OF the other. lie
thersfors attended strictly 90 the matter OF
the distriet attorneyship and lea the ap-
plioants for other positions night 10 out
among themselves.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-25
TELEGRAPHlC BRKyITIES.

NFw YoRK, Feb. 2A-NoTmon L. Munro.
the we'll known publisher and Jaothsman,
ia dead.
Nrw YoRK. Feb. 2t.-Gold imports for
the week 100000. silver SJO,oOOi EXPORTS,
gold ftf2. 0O0, 81 yer S663OO0
MmwluKrE. Feb. 24.-Bishop Iardetti. of
81. Cloud. hinn.. has been appointed a. oh
bishop OF Bucharest. Roumania.
NFw HAVEN. Conn. Feb. 24-This after
noon 10 is believed that the crisis is passed
In Hon. T.. }. Phelps case aud he 10 on the
road 60 recovery.
MAsoS. Mich. Feb. Alive Of the ten
Indicted state officers aud clerks appeared
TO-DAY. accompanied by thsir surstieS aud
arranged for giving bail.
NfENsA. Feb. 24.-Adolf ferles. ohiei
cashier OF the Austrian state debt depart
meat. has Ahseondsd. His defaloations
Amount 10 lO2 600 horins.
PAuls. FEB. 4.-Adyicss received from
ST Louis Senegal. say a son OF the native
king DaEama. has killed "a. Vincent french
administratar Of DaRama.
LONDON, Feb. "a Lord RoseberrY, who
left l.8ndoR this morning 10 Hisit the prince
and d incoss OF wales. received telegram
a. Nswmafket recalling him 90 the foreign
Office. LoFd hosoberry retained 90 Lon
don by speoial tfain.
LONDON. Feb. "A private telegram
from Port Louis says q severe hurroans
swept over the island OF Mauritius Thurs
day without doing much damage 90 town ol
DROPS. bat = train IL reported 20 have beer
blown over the Port Louis bridge on ths
Midland line. into ths river, ana atty hvsi
lost.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-25
Disaster 0Vertakes a British De-
tachment in Chase OF an
African SLAYER.
Tho Party Ambushed and Mar
rowly Escapes Being Totally
Wiped Out
Three English Omcsrs and Tea Blue
Jackets xiiIed in the Battle with
tho slavesA

LONDON. Feb 24-The report was oirou-
lated last night that il was feared a disas-
ter of some sort had occurred 20 the crew
Of the Runboat WidRson. on the west coast
Of Africa. The story Was confirmed this
mo ming by dispatches TO the admiralty.
The dispatches came from Bathurst, the
capital of the British, west coast. African
colony OF Gambia. al which point the
cruiser Raleigh, the flagship Of the British
squadron on that coast. and the Runboat
Widgeon arrived.
The story is 10 the effect that parties Of
b itish marines landed from these vessels
near Bathurst 10 punish Chief Fodisilah, n
notorious slave trader who had bsen carry
ing of into bondage and cruelty treating
the helpless natives OF the villages along
that part OF tho coast. The parties went
on sho e with provisions for -four days and
n plentiful supply of ANN munition. A re-
serve force was left on shoie at the landing
place under the protection OF the vessels
guns.
The remainder Of the column began a
march inland through a difioult couLtry,
the land being swAmpy and covered with
thisk brush wood and forest. They were
munition. provisions and water. The
march continued long distance with
out any signs OF the slave traders bands.
the country being apparently de-
serted. Then the native carriers began
to desert with their extra annual
tion and provisions and the column
was finally alone. The going was 60 bad
that tho fankinR parties were finally forced
back TO tho main column which, however
continued TO advance till II oamo upon two
villages which tho British attacked and
captured. Theae villages we're surrounded
by stookades and served we'll as dsfensss.
the British planting machine guns at points
OF vantage.
The force remained there the following
night, but the less OF ammunition and
water made Capt. Gamble. in command OF
tbs force, decide 10 return 20 the shore
This movement commenced early the next
morning. After proceeding n short dis
tance. aud when surrounded by rising
ground. the party was attacked from am-
bush on all sides. The attack was very
severe and the blue jackets fell on all sides.
| The column returned - hastily aa poaaibls,
] carrying their wounded along As far ne
possible. but the shore was not reached till
three officers and ten men were killed and
forty wounded.
Lieut. W. II. Arnold, of the navy, Lieut..
OF Marines n. W. Hervey aud sub Lieut..
| f. W. Msistsr were among the killed.
Lieut.. Hon. X. L. Boyle was danger 1usly y
wounded; Lieut.. Ii. j. SRvil, SERIOUSLY.
Capt Gamble. Surgeon W. Il. Hits, Mid
shipman Arthur Chambers and forty blue
jackets we're slightly wounded. Ten b.ua
jackets we're killed.
Tho news is eoatainsd in official dis
patches from Rtar Admi al Frsdsiiok e.
Bedford, in command Of the tquadron.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-25

Looking aasad through the maze OF the
future the authors Of hotion pioturs the
game Of base ball as ths most national OF
national games and predict that its held
upoa the public will be stronger and
greater In the future than 10 10 a. present.
IL is indeed difieult 90 picture a more de-
liRhtful summer game than the one pre-
soDted on the diamond when the gaudily
costumtd forms Of she player. urged BY tho
enthusiasm of the spectators. With every
muscle a. its highest tension. the embodi-
ment OF health aud physical psrfeotion. en-
gagged In a scientific. charming and delight
ful pastime. Helena, - she hub Of the
intefmountain coautrT, has in ths
past maintained her position a.
liberal patron OF the national game. aud
10 is 20 be trusted that her interest will not
lag In the future. but that we may be able
20 place a club IN the league that will prove
= ersdit 90 her energy. The hrst movs
towards doing thia will be made In tho
shape OF q hardi dras festival, 20 be glven
at the auditorium, March I. Tor the benefit
Of the Helena base Ball club. The money
realized will be expended in the purchase
OF new suits and plaoing the grounds in
shape. We commend this a. worthT
beneit and trust "a will be well patronized.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-25
THE MINNEOLA MASK BALL.
II WIN Be Given on Monday Evening
Big Affair.

II WIN Be Given on Monday Evening-A
Big Affair.
Owing to tie fact that there will be =
show al the opera house Tuesday evening
next, the Minneola Social club has decided
to have their grand masquerade ball on
Monday evening. Feb. 26. This was done
10 enable all those who wish to attend the
masquerade 10 also see tbs show on Tues
day. The club has secured a handsome lot
Of prizes 20 be awarded on this night and
this In itself should be good drawing
card. Besides this they have arranged for
the lighting of the hall with calcium lights,
4 o this new feature they have added an Ad-
ditional attraction by arranging for the
A. psArRnee OF King Carnival aud hts long
string Of courtiers. soldiers and attendants.
The club certainly deserves TO meet with
every success aud doubtle,s tso hall will be
packed on Monday evening.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-25
Cheap Railroad Tickets.

The system Of ticket brokerage is now
conceded by every ons 10 be one OF the
principal factors Of the railroad world. No
one even thinks OF buving a ticket nova
DAYS without first consulting the ticket
broker as 90 rates roates. etc. With offices
In all the principal cities OF the United
states, the American Ticket Brokers aslo-
citation has system which 10 eIeelled by
no other organization. Every ticket sold
BY its mombers 10 guaranteed. and the oou-
neotions they have With othsT cities enables
them TO sell tickets at ates far below those
charged by the railroad companies. Pope
a O'Connor a. North Main street (P. Y.
Rooaa. manager), are the members OF tins
association in Helena. Being also sgents
for all the first class steamship lines they
are prepared to furnish tickets 10 and from
all parts of the world.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-25

A. Tlbbit,s, Of Winston. is a. Th'

q. A. Tlbbit,s. Of Winston. isa, The
Helena.
sheriff Carts returned yesterday from
Warm Springs. where he went 20 take an
insane msu.
Ike Hamburge-. the stsnographer. has
gone 20 Nirginia CitY 90 attend the session
u court there.
Nj. aud Mrs. George Applston. OF Isin
Bridges. are in the ctY, aud aie 40 TIE
Grand Central hotel
James Wnrdnsf. OF Idsho. Vas In New
York rsesntly. sud contemplated returning
90 Johannesburg south Africa.
The Helena has quite q number of Great
Falls people among its guests Including
Attorney A. J. hofes ". 4. figott. Is. r.
I-xEa-. =. L. &Aaiaz As1 ". ~ Carrier.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-25
JOTTINGS ABOUT TOWN.

The Catholio Ladies' Literary and Benev-
olent society will hold meeting on Iues-
day evening.
The sale Of tickets TO- Fanny Rioe's per-
formanee will begin at Pope a OConEor's :
tomorrow MONDAY morning.
Allen. the oVeTcoat thief. was convicted
In Judge Crutoher's court yesterday and
sent 10 tie county Jail for ninety days.
The Columbian association will hold q
called meeting at the residence Of their
president. Ms. Hedges, on Monday at 2:30
p. N.
The friendly visitors Of the Seventh vatd
are requested 20 meet At Mrs. Ihos. Cas-
sidy's, 571 Fifth avenue. Thursday after
noon at 2:30.
Chick Rodgers was hued $50 and costs
Yesterday by Judge CTutcher tor disturbing
the peace. In default OF the money he was
sent TO jail.
The contract for the building and re-
modelling OF the Grand street Methodist
church will be let on Thursday. March !. at
two p. m. The work 10 TO be completed
by May l.
The normal training class Rev. W. ;.
Bell leAds., will meet at the basement Of
the Grand street Methodist church Thurs
day evening. Ma oh !. full attendance
ia desired.
A ehildrsn's entertainment will be given
at tho Congregational church Thursday
evening. March /, consisting OF tahleaux.
recltAtions and lunch. Admittance 20 cents.
and lunch extra.
AR aud concert will be given in the Ger
man Evangelical Lutheran ohuroh, Rodney
street and Ninth avsnue. Wednesday even
ing, Feb. p. for the benefit OF she church.
Admission so cents.
ID. +. Bandmann, tho actor, ia arranging
90 producs Hip Van winkle in this city
during the week. lie will be assisted By e..
n. Douglass ami other capable pfofossion-
ais und smateurs. A.. Bandmann expects
10 take the play on the road.
The members Of the old Helena Bar asso-
citation will meet in the United States court
oom. Gold block. at 1880 Monday night.
The siqusrs OF the call for the formation OF
the new bar association will meet in the
same rlace at eight o'clock tho same even
ing.
Prof. Il. +. Hester. who was the best
epellsr In a contest IN she Grand Street
Methodist church few weeks ago. was
Friday at the Eugelhorn business college.
Prof. Hester is she eflicisnt teacher of Per
min shorthand at the college.
Tho social given m honor ot Mrs. Phil
lippa. by the Local union was very de ight-
full every way. The elegant dreas pro-
vlded. ready made. for her by tho ladies' oi
81. Pauls church. aud the deltehtful flower
furnished by Air. and Mrs. Cartes desc v,
sps cial mention. he music fefreahmsnti
and fne social q. - delighted the large
assembly
Psdest ians on Main street last night
were attracted By the unusually bright Mp
poArance OF the show windows at Bah
cooke. The gas company was making q
( trial OF some recently invented burners
/ that prov ID n great success a. the World
fai They only burn about half the qunn-
| tlty Of gas consumed by she old style BUN
| = .. and at the same time give rnoro thau
| twice the light lhsv ara the Invention OF
a German and burn al as we'll a. gas.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-25
THE EAsTERN PENIrENrIARY.
The state board say the Delay Has sot
Beea Its Fault.

The state Board say the Delay Has not
Been It's Fault.
In an article on the eastern prison yes.
terday IHE lNDErESDENr stated that the
people Of Billings had lived up 90 their
agreement with the state, and that there
had been a great deal OF delay In starting
work on that Institution. 10 was learned
Yesterday that thsl deeds 20 the land upon
which the prison is 90 be located we're not
fecsived by the board OF state prison CON-
nisaionsfs until yesterday. Feb. %. ana
have not as yet been examined By the at
tofneY general and approved BY the board.
Relative to the building of the eastern
prison. the law creating that institution
expressly says: provided. however, that
such contract shall not bs let. nor shall the
construction OF the aforesaid state prison
or OF the exterior wall about the same be
oommencsi until the said board OF state
prison com nlissioners shall have recsivad q
warranty deed conveying 10 the stats OF
Montana. free OF all coat TO said stats, a
good and sufficient title 20 the aforesaid
land both agricultural and stone, selected
by the board" In view OF these facts
members of ths board Of state prison com
missioners say they Rls In no way rosponsi-
bic for the delay IN the building OF the
eaatsfn prison.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-25
A HELENA INDUSTRY.
The People Of This City Give TI3r Manu-
faotursrs Good support.

The feop'o OF This cry Give ii ~ manu-
faotursrs Good support
Helena ia bound Ia timo-and no far dis
tant time. either-to be n great manufao-
turing cent0r. and the best encouragement
10 those contemplating engaging In any in
dustrial enterprise is the encouragement
the Helena people give 20 home produetf.
There can be no doubt but that sverY
enterprise established here will receive the
support OF the Helena people. This IL eyi-
denood by the way they have rallied 10 the
support Of the Helena Roller mills. The
people Of this city are doing iust what they
should do, and lust what the people OF any
other place would Co under similar cir
onmstances They are giving the Helena
Roller mills loyal support By using the
products of that concern. And 10 s NOS
altogether the idea that 10 10 home prod
uot which makes them do IL, either. Tho
nouT turned out by the Helena Roller mills
is a. good as any shipped from the east
and as there are no freight charges TO DO
added 10 10 cheaper. When one can ontAln
a foUr Of the excellenoe Of the Arabella Gt
less cost than one cen get "A Minnesota or
DAkotA houf, that fact alone should decide
any doubt in favor Of the Arabella. but
when added to the fact that 10 IL cheaper -
tho additional fact that ~ 10 made right
here a. home. there 10 no reason 20 hesitate
a moment. The ArAbslla has bsen growing
I'm favor ever since IL was put on she mar
ket. This Is what one of tho Leading ladies
Of Helena SAYS about Il;
! HELEsA, Mont. Feb. "a. lsJI-The Hell
sna Roller Mills. Helena, Mont: After try
ing the different makes Of Hour sold anu
recommended by the Rrocers OF this CITY,
! / was induced, sRainst my better judgment
I must confess. TO try your Arabella Hour.
To my surpriss / hnd - 10 equal TO any
/ flour have ever used.
IL makes nH good bread aS any Minnesota
or Dakota flour | have ever had IN my
house. / can safely recommend this Hour
| to all INV friends aud / am sure they will
| hnd it satisfactory in every detail. wish
ing you the success that your excslient pro
duct most sufely merits, / Hm yOurs very
respeotfully NRs II. NJ. PARCHEN.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-25

Mr. Bland's remarks in the house Of rep
rosentHtives the other day marks an ad-
vance along the right lines fof the vest aud
south. What is wanted is more men viii
ing TO stand bv their convictions aud "nght
u cot on that line u u take all summer. y
l,et the Ieople OF Helens sving into line.
Lot them begin 90 patfonizs Industries that
have already tssn established here. lea
thsm pauonizo Fred sass whose cigars are
mads where ever bod can see tte Kind oi
.atack that goes iato thom. Every bol ,
knows hls place on hain street nsaf aiKth
avenue. Nothing but the best stock 10 used.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-25
IT IS A PERFECT FIT.
The schniiuE Corssts sold OnIv at 5. A.
Fishers.

The schnliuE Corssts Sold ONLY at 5. A.
Fishers.
The ladies who have tried the SohillinR
corset say 10 is the best they ever vors, and
they will have no other kind. Not only 90.
but they are never tired OF praisinR ths
Schilling 20 their friends. Aud we'll they
may. for they are the best made. This
oelsbrated corset can be found On sale only
at :. A. Fishers. and for this week there
will be q great reduction sale. 10 will be
one OF those reduction sales that all ls dies
should, and most of them will. look out
for, ~ there is net often = chance to secure
an article OF this class Al anything less
than the regular price. The stock is com-
plate in every particular. There are eOrssta
for stout ladies. oOae,s for thin ladies. and
oorsets for ladies OF medium build. Ths
Sohiiling has met with the favor Of ths
Leading ladies OF society the world over,
aud q trial IL destined to make ID the favor
tie here.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-25

CmcAoo. Feb. 24-wes,srn passenger
association lines have informed ths Atehi-
son that they cannot comply with its re
quest 10 continue the sale OF tickets. San
francisco via BaTstow aud Los Angeles.
Most Of them are willing 90 sell uoksts
reading over the Atohison all the way 20
San Francisco. leaving 10 60 get passengers
20 san Francisco any way 10 could. The
Atehisou has NOT vet announced its plan of
action, but the officers vsrs in session until
late this afternoon and 10 is expected they
will be heard from 60 morrow in a vigorous