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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-12-28

Is is understood from an authorita
tive source that Governor-elec Hast.
ings has found it necessary TO cal a
halt upon applicants for Office and
their friends, who have daily been
besieging his home at Bellefonte.
He will devote the remainder of
the time before Inauguration day to
preparing his inaugural address and
arranging personal and business mat
tiers. His time since election day has
been given almost exclusively to his
friends.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-12-28

We must admit it to be a little
difficult to determine what is true and
what false in the foreign dispatches
concerning China and Japan. A re-
cent dispatch from our minister at
Pekin says there is not a word of
truth in the printed report that the
Empress of China committed suicide
after being slapped by his royal nibs,
the Emperor. The euphonious name
of the queenly young wife of the En-
peror is said to be "To Ho Ma La"
and still she lives.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-12-28
Business on the Pacific Coast.

Arecent letter from a Philadelphian,
now resident on the Pacific coast, has
the following interesting information /:
have just returned from a trip
north through the Puget Sound
country. Business matters are very
dull there, indeed, but somewhat
better than / found last spring, and
with more hope with reference to the
future. The shipments of grain are
active, and the shipments of flour
from this coast to China and Japan
are unusually large, with more offer
ings than the steamers are able to
carry. Not only is this due to the in,
creased demand on account Of the
war, but by many claimed to be owing
to the substitution of the use of flour
for rice in the Eastern countries.
Business matters in San Francisco
are very dull, but with some slight
signs of improvement.
If we shall be enabled to paw tor
the silks and tea we buy of the Japan
ese and Chinese with breadstuffs,
petroleum and cottons, the basis for
a mutually profitable trade will have
been laid. The war now raging In
the East will doubtless result in some
enlargement of the trade of the
United States with both Japan and
China. The distresses of nations are
often the melting cause of reciprocal
relations, begun under the pressure
of necessity, but continued because of
newly discovered advantage.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-12-28
FRIDAY, DECEMBER aS, 1894.

Russia has $4,000 soldiers massed
at Vladivostok. If Russia keeps out
of the present war she will do well.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-12-28

lust now New York and Philadel-
phia are indulging in the commenda-
b e amusement of calling each other
black and unholy. The hard words
they say about each other seem to be
true to nature.
The Helena independent., 1894-11-28
FoR THE LEGIsLITURE
The Governor Has Selected the Merchants
Hotel as the Place,

The Merchants Hotel building. cor
ncr of broadway and Warren street,
will be the place where the sessions or
the next legislature are To be held,
The matter ~ home for the legislature
has been under consideration for some
time. The Merchants hotel and the
Electric building have been urged by
their respective owners as most suit
able legislative quarters. During IN"
session of two years ago aud that OF
1891. the house occupied one floor OF the
Electric block The senate WIS located
"a block away In the Power building.
The governor after giving the matter
serious consideration, decided last night
upon the Merchants hotel building, as
Il il very centrally located, and both
bodies could be provided Win ample
accommodations there.
The lobby or Office OF the hotel VIII
be ntted up as quarters for the sem
ate. IL will afford room for that body,
The kitchen and dining room OF the
hotel will be thrown together for the
use of the house. Some OF the parlors
and suitcs upOn the second floor VIII be
used as committee rooms The state
win furnish the building suitably, and
IL is thought that these quarters will be
the best ever enjoyed by any Montana
legislature. This arrangement brings
the senate and house within easy COM
munication with each other, and that
more than any other advantage Will
be appreciated by the legislators.
The Helena independent., 1894-11-28
HE SCATTERED SEED.
But There Was Much More Necessary 10
Make His Timber Culture Entry
Valid.
A HELENA LAND OFFICE DECISION.
II viii Prove OF Benefit and Interest 10
These Who Have Similar Claims
Pending,
a HELENA LAND OFFICE DECISION,

! Register WE, CoNand Receiver Jerry
Collins, OF the Helena land office, have
rendered a decision In the case ot F. A.
Mcdonnell versus James Travis. Jr.
lt was contest for 100 acres OF land
near Cascade county, entered under the
| timber culture act. The decision Is an
important one, Rs the question involved
Is that of compliance on the part OF the
claimant with the timber culture law.
1--WE have read the testimony carefully %
says tho decision. land as a result are
OF the opinion the entryman has not
met the requirements OF the law nor
shown that good faith IN attempting
90 do SO that Is expected OF him. other
than the statement OF claimant himself.
there is no testimony going 10 show that
the required number OF acres were sown
to seed: but even II this were admitted
the planting was not properly done, and
no attempt was made TO nurture or pro-
tect the young trees, IL any We're pro-
duced from the seed sown. The testi-
mony, undisputed. Is that the seed WAS
sown broadcast and narrowed in, and
claimant does not offer to show that
further attention was given the crop.
There was, so far as the evidence shows,
no attempt at cultivation.
The requirements OF the law are not
met nor the good faith OF the entfyman
shown by the sowing or planting alone.
This must be followed by the necessary
care and cultivation 20 promote the
growth OF the seed" A decision OF the
general land Office Is quoted TO the effect
that sowing seed broadcast cannot be
held a compliance with the law, as IL
renders cultivation impracticable."
Continuing, the local officers say: "In
the present case, also, as shown by the
testimony. the ground was broken and
seed sown within a large enclosure
where stock was pastured portion OF
the year. There was no effort to pro-
tect the young trees, II any were grow
ing, from the cattle and horses roaming
at Will within the enclosure. This is
added evidence OF neglect on the part of
the claimant" This is in accordance
with a decision OF the general land
Office that 1T is the duty OF the entry
man to protect the trees planted from
the inroads of horses and cattle"
For these reasons and from a gen.
eral review OF the testimony, the local
land office is OF the opinion that the
claimant has not complied with the
timber culture law and therefore recom-
mends that the entry In question be
cancelled.
The timber culture law has been re-
pealed and there can be no more en-
tries under il. There are a number of
entries. however, on which the claim
ants have applied for patent, and the
decision of the local land Office will be
OF especial interest 10 them.
The Helena independent., 1894-11-28
"Escurs!on Tickets to California. !.

Take the short and by twenty-four
hours the quickest route TO California.
Elegant Pullman palace and tourist
slecpers. The dining car route. The
Union Pacific has placed on sale daily
tickets from Helena 10 California points,
limited 10 sixty days going with privilege
OF returning any time within six months.
good Tor stop-over. Mt following rates:
TO san Francisco. going Via ogden and
returning same route. So.
To San Francisco, going via ogden and
returning via Portland and vice yeraa,
go
TO San Francisco, going via Portland
and returning same route, SO
To Los Angeles going vln ogden and
Sacramento, ana returning via San Fran.
cisco ana ogden, or Vice versa, $50.
To lsOs Angeles going via ogden and
SDn FrgnCisro returning Via San Fran.
cisco ana ogden. yJ3
10 los Angeles, going Via Portinnd and
returning via Sacramento, or vice versa
sJHN
Through sleeping car reservations and
further Information can be had by calf
Ing on or addressing &c North Main street
Helena. II o. Wilson.
Freight and Passenger Agent
The Helena independent., 1894-11-28

The trial of VIII Hanks, ex-presldent
OF the Merchants bank. of Great Falls
on the charge of mismanaging the af-
fairs OF that institution. will begin in
the United States court to-day. Hanks
was tried on one Indictment early this
year. The trial occupied over three
weeks and resulted In a verdict of not
guilty. The case on which the trial be-
gins to-day is under another indict-
ment. Hanks will be defended by Col
w. f. Sanders. Thos. II, Carter and
Col A. g. BotSin District Attorney
Leslie will be assisted in the prosecu'
tion by George f. Shelton, the assistant
district attorney. IL is expected thai
most Of the day will be occupied In
selection OF "A jury.
The Helena independent., 1894-11-28
OUR PREMIUM LIST;

Parties holding tho following tickets will
please coil Tor books. Series ~. No. &
United States Secret Service. Series NJ,
No. 81, Gem Cyclopedin, Series .. No, 49,
Facts for Ladies' Series II, No. u. Ma
tlonn Encyclopedia. Series r, No. 81,
White House Cook Book. Series Y. No
~, Pictorial wonderland Series w, No D.
White House Cook Hook.
Lot 2-Soriea \. No. ~. Columbian Gul-
lery, Series g, No. ~. Shams. Series H.
No NJ Boys OF the bible. SERIES q. No
7j. Dainty Work. Series n, No a. Boys
Of the Bible. Series j, No. &c. Shhms
Series X, No. .. Tennyson's Poems.
The Helena independent., 1894-11-28
DON'T cur THE FILES.
The Law viii Protect the Property OF the
Helena Public Library.

The reading matter belonging to the
public library ought never TO be cut or
in any way defaced, The value OF tho
Institution depends very much ON the
preservation OF everything complete,
ready for use by any reader. one may
be in urgent need of the very thing cut
out, which no amount uf money can
ever replace. The public who support
this Institution are entitled TO the ut
most security In this regard that law
and vigilance can provide. Recent oc-
currences have led the library author
tiles 10 believe that there are, surpfls-
ing as Il may seem. some wen disposed
people who do not fully realize the im-
portance OF cooperating with them In
the prevention of such misdeeds. The
Independent has been asked TO print
in full the city ordinance for the protcc-
ton OF library property. II is section
10. chapter is. article 3, revised ordi-
nances. and is as follows;
III any person shall willfully. nall
ciously, wantonly or unnecessarily
steal. take or carry away any books,
magazines or papers belonging TO the
free public library, contrary 10 the
rules or regulations prescribed by the
trustees of said library, or shall mutt
late. deface, destroy or in any way in
Jure any book. magazine. newspaper or
other property belonging to said free
public library, or shall wantonly inter
fcre with or disturb those In charge OF
said library at its rooms, or those legi-
timately and properly using and enjoy
ing the privileges OF the rooms, in ad-
dition To the penalties prescribed by the
of said library, such person
shaIl unnn rnuVfrtiOu thereof he fined
not exceeding 800, 10 which shall be
added the cost of repairing or replnc-
ing the injured or stolen property; and
all fines or damages collected under this
section shall be paid over to the special
library fund In the city treasury for the
use of said library"
The Helena independent., 1894-11-28

TO-DAY the Universities of
Oxford and Cambridge will
confer upon the American am
bassador, Thomas F. Bayard,
the degree Of DEL
The distinction entities him
to wear the cap and gown of
fellow. The day is still further
signalized by memorial exer-
eises in honor of the late James
Anthony Froudc, whose last
work was a "Life of Erasmus"
The Helena independent., 1894-11-28
Delightful Trip.

Via Salt Lake and Denver TO Chicago
and the east. A dip in the great Salt
Lake or a few days visit at Manitou
Springs, situated at the foot OF Pixies
Peak. cannot be equaled on this conti-
nent.
Pullman dining car route. For rates.
etc, call at the Union Pacific office, No.
S6 North Main street. Helena.
II. o. Wilson.
Passenger Agent.
The Helena independent., 1894-11-28

In a transcontinentai journey nothing
can keep out of the cars the volcanic ash
or alkali dust raised by the whirl OF the
passing train. But the Great Northern is
entirely free from this annoyance; IL
runs through no sand deserts and Its
roadbed is rock ballasted.
The Helena independent., 1894-11-28
AChild Enloys

The pleasant flavor. gentle action and
soothing effects of Syrup OF Figs. when
in need OF a laxative. and IL the father
or mother be costive or bilious. the most
gratifying results follow It's use; so that
II Is the best family remedy known. and
every family should have bottle on
hand
The Helena independent., 1894-11-28

Change Of cars and waiting at junction
points for through trains constitute" one
Of tho chief anuoyanCoa OF pHgsrDgcr
travel hence the popularity OF the North
era parltie, which runs through cnrH, and
through trains, direct 10 st. Paul Miuna-
apolt Spokane, Tacoma and Portland,
without change.
The Helena independent., 1894-11-28

Go to the Palace restaurant, 202
North Rodney street. for your turkey
dinner Thanksgiving. which will be
served from 3 to by Mesdames Elet-
son and Riley.
The Helena independent., 1894-11-28

Cleanliness In travelling is the one thing
desired Travel by the Great Northern
and you will be clean. No dust on this
line. Rock ballasted roadbed.
The Helena independent., 1894-11-28

The discomfort NJ dust IN "A railway
Journey make" Il 10 be- dreaded, but II
you travel via The Great Northern you
save this annoyance. It's roadbed lB rock
ballast and Il has no sand deserts along
Its line. 1t is free from dust.
The Helena independent., 1894-11-28

Helena to st. Paul, Minneapolis: Helena
to Spokane, Tacoma and Portland. exceut
via the Northern Pacific. Ticket Office,
corner Main and Grand streets.
The Helena independent., 1894-11-28
~s~s<s<es<e<e>s<
Just
OverCoat
Talk Today.

About how the first stock
that was to last all season
ran out before it had fairly
begun---and how we had to
duplicate and triplicate our
original orders. How 200
of the Poole COats---the only
really stylish and correct
garment shown in Helena
this SeaSOn---had to be made
to our special order---fOr
even the best factories ordi-
nary work is not good
enough for us---hOw they az
rived Yesterday and are
ready for you. Also about
the assortment we show in
coats OF lower price---and
the always necessary Fur
Coat.
Speaking of 0vercoatS the
Boys and Children's line is
worthy the attention of
careful and economical par
ents. YOu can just as well
have style and wearingQual.
tiles IN the little folks cloth
ing as nOt---DOn't cost any
more than the poorer sort,
do elsewhere.
The Helena independent., 1894-11-28

Scarlet medicated flannel underwear
for ladies', all wool. for s. per suit this
week at the Bee Hive. a regular 50 value.
The Helena independent., 1894-11-28

There are no sand deserts along the
line OF the Great Northern. Il ig capable
of continuous settlement from the great
lakes 10 Puget sound
The Helena independent., 1894-11-28

II Is the chrysanthemum, and those
who saw the rare and delightful dis
plays made by Mrs, Wells at the audi
torium and at the art reception will be
glad TO know that she has set apart
Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday, the
26th. 9th and 2Sth. as days for a spe-
cial chrysanthemum sale. when reduced
prices will prevail. Largest selection
in the state. Roses, carnations and all
faVorite flowers kept in fine selection.
The Helena independent., 1894-11-28

The Northern Pacific Is the only line
running through trains TO ST. Paul, Min
neapolls and the east.
The Helena independent., 1894-11-28

Winter blasts of rain and sleet have no
terrors for travellers using the transcon-
tinental trains of the Northern Pacific
Their passenger. sleeping and dining cars
are yestlbuled.
The Helena independent., 1894-11-28

Dust is one OF the chief annoyances OF
a transcontinental trip, but the Great
Northern is entirely free from t.; the
roadway is stone ballast.
The Helena independent., 1894-11-28

Bills against county must be- pre-
scntod to auditor by Doc or lny over
until next quarter By order ~ COM
.missIourrB.
The Helena independent., 1894-11-28

Baby carriages at closing prices at the
Bee Hive.
The Helena independent., 1894-11-28

The Bee Hive will continue their bar
gain sale on blankets for this week only.
Call and see them.
The Helena independent., 1894-11-28

Have you procured one OF the Univer-
sal Fashion Monthlys?
The Helena independent., 1894-11-28

Thanksgiving dinner from IL to s p. m,
on Thanksgiving day at the Helena Cafe.
The Helena independent., 1894-11-28
vestibule Trains.

Ladies' fieeced Jersey ribbed under.
wear. only 50 cents at the Bee Hive.
The Helena independent., 1894-11-28

You can buy dress pattern at the Bee
Hive with Innings included as cheap ais
the price of cloth.
The Helena independent., 1894-11-28
The Relgning Beauty.

Go to the Bee Hive for hosiery and un-
derMear.
The Helena independent., 1894-11-28

Baby carriages at actual cost this week
at tie Bee Hive.
The Helena independent., 1894-11-28
No Through Trains,

The best dollar underwear In the city
for ladies' at the Bee Hive.
The Helena independent., 1894-11-28
Thanksgiving Dinner.

Kid cambric only five cents per yard
AT the Bee Hive.
The Helena independent., 1894-11-28
EIGHTH ANNUAL BAIL.
To Be Given by Company C at Electric Hal
Tonight,

Company C, national guard of Mon
tana, will give their eighth annual
bal tonight, Thanksgiving eve. at Elec-
trio hall. The success which has at
tended the social affairs given under
the auspices of Company c is an as
surance that nothing will be lacking
tonight to make the ball one OF the
finest affairs of the season. There will
he excellent music and the boys are
expected to lend color to the affair by
appearing in uniform. Everybody who
enjoys dancing should be there.
The Helena independent., 1894-11-28
Another Siege Of Il.

Buy the Universal paper patterns. They
are the best.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-26
SPORTS AT PR|CEBURC
Five Hundred of Them Gathered There
to Witness COcking-Main.
LONG GREEN CHANGED HANDS
Over 81 100 Posted as Stakes on the Re.
suit of tho Different Battles-pricc.
burg Birds Were Winners in sey.
eral of the Principal Events.

Christmas Day was ushered in at
Priceburg by a big cocking-main at
Twiss' Grove House, which drew about
0OO lovers of that peculiar sport to-
gether. sums aggregating $l,1O0, de-
posted as stakes, changed hands, and
equally as much money, if not more,
was won on side Wagers on the result
of the different battles.
The main took place in the hall at
tached to the Grove House, and was
very orderly affair as such events go,
but few passages of arms occurring
between the admirers of the different
birds. Scranton, Priceburg Mill Creek,
Hazleton and one or two other places
had birds in the pit but those from
Prceburg proved to be thoroughbreds
and carried off the principal events.
From $25 to $50 was placed on each
bird that entered the pit, and the bat
ties lasted for five hours all told.
One of the chief events was won by
Hazleton mans bird, which was
killed in contest that afterward took
place. He went home yesterday minus
his pet brass back, but $lOO richer.
In several of the contests men who
had staked large sums on their favorite
birds declined to allow them to be with
drawn when they had lost all pluck,
and allowed the fights to go on to a
finish.
Scranton sportscen won two prizes Of
SS5 each, besides number of bets. In
the resorts frequented by the sporting
fraternity much money was displayed
last night by men who said they won
it at the main. One Scrantonian. lost
what he described as a dandy bird"
in addition to $l2O in cash. He was
laying plans for another main, at which
he hopes to secure his revenge.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-26
VERY QUIET CHRISTMAS.
Day Was Observed in an Appropriate
Manner Services in the Churches Last
Evening

Christmas was observed throughout
the city yesterday in a quiet and or
derry manner. The services at all of
the churches were well attended and
showed that the people of the city are
thoroughly imbued with the spirit of
the day.
Many Informal social functions in the
way or dinner parties, small receptions.
etc, were held during the day, but
they We're, as a rule, confined to rela-
tlVes. In the afternoon and evening
the theaters drew large crowds.
Christmas trees, carols and similar
entertainments We're the chief events
OF the majority Of churches last even
ing. The scholars of the Asbury Meth
odist Episcopal church Sunday school
were entertained by the church and re-
ceiVed gifts from an enormous Christ
mas tree, which was loaded with beau
tiful presents. Several carols were rem
dered as we'll as vocal and instrumental
selections, which We're highly appre-
ciated by the juvenile audience
Entertainments We're also held and
CHRISTMAS gifts presented at the Provi-
dence Christian church, Providence
Methodist Episcopal church, jackson
Street Baptist church, Elm Park church
ana at various mission rooms in COLI
nection with the city churches.
superintendent Sanborn, with an ef-
hcient hand Of assistants, had COM
pletely transformed the appearance of
the Rescue Mission rooms. Large gar
lands of eVergreens We're artistically
suspended around the notices and
splendid wreaths were placed around
the rooms. Last evening the Christmas
exercises were held, when the hall was
flled. Mr. Sanborn and others made
brief addresses especially upon the
origin of Christmas day and the object
OF its celebration. Light refreshments
were served by the ladies interested in
the mission work, and was followed by
an interesting social by means Of which
a very pleasant hour was spent.
Police officers and others who are
qualified to express an opinion were
unanimous last evening in declaring
that the general sobriety and orderly
demeanor in the city yesterday eX-
ceeded the record of any Christmas day
for some years past.
The number of arrests during the day
were few. some of the cases occurring
in private houses and almost all the
remainder on Lackawanna avenue,
where certain visitors to the city who
were waiting for cars conducted them
selves in manner which compelled the
officers to arrest them.
No arrest was made for any offense
other than the few cases of drunken
ness or consequent disorderliness.