davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20
LIABLE TO STARVE.
lTlsAceouHo.Hoc CASE FOR THEM,


According to the story told 10 United
states Marshal McDcrmou yostcrda y,
the Cree Indians now In Montana are
In danger of suffering from lack NJ food
this winter There are some ten topots
with about 100 Crccs. now at East ilol-
onn. An old Indian whose nnmo sounds
very much Hike Pickaxo ~ their chief,
In company with an Interpreter the
chief called on Marshal McDrmntt
yesterday and asked that officer to use
his influence with the government at
Washington 10 have something done
for the crees, AZ FIRST all be- asked
for was that his people be allowed to
slaughter game In order 10 keep them
selves Ia food during the coming win
ter. The marshal informed him that
The state law prevented the killing OF
deer after Dec. 10, Saturday last. and
the government could not Interfere with
the operation Of n state law. The chief
| then asked that he and his people be-
allowed to become wards of the govern
mcnt and be- given a reservation. Mar
shall McDcrmott again pointed ont the
fact that the United States government
had already declined o exercise any
care or control 6f the Crces. on The
ground that they were wards 0f the
Canadian government He promised
TO write TO Washington 10 see N any
thing could be done.
! II what the old chief says liz true, II
Is apparently "groundbog' case with
the Crees. He says his people ala not
leave Canada bocaue Of their particl'
patton In the Ricl rebellion but be
cause they could find no game there
and were In danger Of starving. They
crossed the line because the big gam,
was more plentiful in Montana II
they could be assured that they woulc
be fed or allowed to find food there
they would return 10 Canada. He sait
there were probably 500 Crees In Mon
tana, scattered In different parts OF tn,
state. Some are camped on the Grow
reservation and some on the Flathcad
The agents on most OF the reservations
however, will not allow the Crees 4
remain IL is the association with IN,
Indians who are wards Of this govern
ment that makes the Crees So anxious
to be adopted by the United States
They zee the United States dealing ou
ratiOns and clothing To the wards ol
the government, and II makes them fee
how easy life is under such circum
stances.
The Cree question has been the sub
ject OF long correspondence between IN,
authorities Of Montana and those al
Washington. The end OF IL all wai
that the national government declined
to assume any responsibility In th'
matter leaving IL entirely with tn,
state Gov. Richards has promised Il
ask the legislature to take some actor
looking To moving the Crees back e
Canada at the expense Of the state
Meantime the 800 now in Montana vii
have to live. and as there can be M
game killed without violating the law
somebody will have 10 feed them. Eithei
the Indians viii take chances of tn,
law and kill the game, or the settlers
will lose some OF their live. stock unlesl
the general government or the stat
makes some provision for feeding them
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20

Chaplain c, c. Bateman, Of Fort As
siniboine. will deliver two lectures at
the University on Friday. The first
lecture will be at 23SO p. m, on Great
Libraries" Helena visitors can take
the l2.45 car, and return at o'clock
At 8 p. m. Chaplain Bateman will lee
ture on "The Girl OF the Period, plea
for girls rights. which has proved "a
be very popular. Special cars will be
run in the evening. The afternoon lee
ture will be free, but charge OF q
cents will be made In the evening. The
money goes TO help the University IL
brary. Chaplain Bateman Is polished
platform orator and has gained an en-
viable reputation as lecturer In the
series OF the Chautauqua. Y. M. c. A,
and other societies.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20
j. BOID THACnER 4 HITNESs
He Fully veriiios a Disputed Worlds Fair
Award.

John Boyd Thacher Ia laconlc and de-
clslve In his statements. During the
lively campaign just closed In New
York, this marked him especially as
chairman Of the democratic state COM
mittee. II was equally true Of him as
chairman Of the executive committee
on awards at the worlds fair. This
IL the positive and sententious way In
which he yerifios. In an official letter,
the honors won by DR., Prices baking
powder. "l herewith inclOse you an Of
licial copy Of your award which In due
time viii he inscribed In the diploma
and forwarded" Thus the question re-
spectlng the award. raised by AN en-
vious New York rival, is settled beyond
cavil. This same rival, by the way,
is advertising an award for itself The
official records prove this claim wholly
false and show the New York pretender
was not so much as an exhibitor at the
worlds fair
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20
HISOR HER PROPERTY
George ssymor Appeals TO tho Courts to
Untangle Wha, Seems TO Do a
Misunderstanding.
He WANTS TO REDEEM HIS LAND


A case that Will attract no llttlo at
tcntlon came, up for trial yesterday IN
Judge Bucks department OF the dis
trict court The action was brought
by George seymer against Margaret
Fortmnn, Clemens Fortman and 9th.
crs II took the greater part of the day
TO secure n jury. This accomplished,
Mr. Seymer was put on the stand, but
his testimony was not concluded when
court adjourned.
Mr.. seymer was until little over a
year ago the owner of the seymer ad-
dition 10 Helena, Il was valuable
tract Of about twelve acres located just
east Of the Broadwater, Mr.. scymer
valued the land, with the improve
nents, at something over 100000. He
became heavily IN debt and put sew
eral mortgages upon the property. FL
nally he disposed of It to Mrs. Margaret
FortmHn. He now wants to redeem IL
by paying her all that she expended
upon Il with interest
In his complaint Mr.. Seymer alleges
that In October 1898, he entered into
an agreement with Mre. Trortman
whereby he was to transfer to her all
the property, she to assume his debts
and pay or all mortgages and other
liens against IL, He further alleged
that Mrs Fortman and her husband.
under this agreement, We're TO take
possession OF the property and to hold
It as security for the payment Of the
money paid out by them, and that he
might redeem the property by such
repayment OF all due her up to the date
OF redemption.
MrB. Fortman, In separate answer,
denies that she made such an agree
ment. She states that Mr. Seymer
came 10 her about Oct. 2S and repre-
scented that his property was heavily
incumbered by mortgages and other
liens, and that II foreclosure proceed
ings were commenced by his creditors
II would be sacrificed: that IL would not
be sufficient 10 pay off all his debts,
and that ~ such foreclosure happened
he would be without means of support,
and. being an old man. would become
charge upon the county. She further
alleges that Seymer offered 10 sell all
his property, both real and personal 10
her upon the conditions that she should
pay all his debts, and would provide
him with home during the remainder
OF his life. so that he would not suffer
from want Of any Of the necessities OF
| life.
Seymer, Mrs. Fortman says. urged her
10 buy the properties upon these con-
| ditions, and after repeated solicita-
tions upon his part, she consented 20
the agreement, providing that he would
convey to her all the property In Tee
and subject only TO the mortgages ana
liens upon It. She alleges that Seymer
made out several conveyances and
/ turned over the property; that she took
possession and has filed her part OF
! the contract furnishing him with
money for the necessarics and even the
luxuries Of life. She says there was nc
agreement whereby Seymer could re-
deem the proprty
MIR. Seymer denies every allegation
made by Mrs. Fortman. IL VIII be re-
membercd that Mr. Seymer has been
/ twice married and twice divorced
within the past two or three years
| In each case his matrimonial venture
left him considerably worse on
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20

HELENA JEwELRY co.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20
VEIN NSTEIN'S S.

Little enough time left in which
to buy Holiday Goods. Crowds
grow denser and more constant
Don't be the unlucky one who
puts the buying off till the last
moment - do your shopping
to-day.
Candy cheaper than anybody
always. Just now finest Candies
at about half to two-thirds the
prices asked at other stores. Bet
ter see the display in the annex.
Not Dressing Case or Album,
or any of the hundreds of similar
articles must be carried over
Christmas. Wen show you how
much in earnest we are when
you ask price.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20
Madeiras, Tokays and
Malagas.
Fine California Grape
Brandy.
The old Continental hand made

The old Continental hand made
Sour Mash Whiskey, age 4 to 9
years, price So to IS a gallon.
We have other brands of
Whiskey and sell them at the
lowest possible prices, such as
w. II. McBrayer, Bond & Lii
lard, Old Taylor, Old Nc
Brayer, Guckenheimer Rye,
Mount Vernon Rye, Premier
Rye, ranging from So to SO per
gallon.
A fine line of Fruit Brandies
such as Apple, Peach, Pear and
Strawberry Brandies.
A fine punch made from pure
Grape Brandy-all you have TO
do is to add the water aud have
it either hot or cold. The above
named goods are all distilled
from the fruits and bottled.
You may want a cordial of
some kind. We name you some
TO select from: Annisette, Bene-
dictine, Curacao, Creme dc
Menthe, Chartreuse, Maraschino,
Creme de Cassis and others.
A splendid assortment of Rhine
Wines imported in glass from the
well known house of ]. b. Sturm,
Rhudesheim. Rhudesheimer inn
ported in wood, our own bottling,
at Csc a bottle.
The following imported Clarets
from the house OF Cruise, Fills &
Freres; Medoc, st. Julien, Pom
tet Canet and Chateau Pontet
Canet bottled at the Chateau in
1875.
Imported Port and Sherries,
old London Dock Jamaica Rum,
Wise's Irish Whiskey, Rumsay's
Scotch Whistles, both in wood
and bottles. Our assortment is
too large and extensive to put in
this space. We guarantee salts
faction in price and quality. Call
and select what you may need.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20
Lost SOME LIND.
The Miles City District Takes Slice From
tho Helena District.

The Helena land ofiico is IN reoolpt of
docialon Of the secretary Of the In
terror which takes from the Helena land
district n bis slice Of ita territory. In
1850 the Miles CITY land ONCE wnH cree
atod. It took In all that portion OF tho
territory east Of ne twonty-sevcnth
range east of the principal meridian
which was not then Or might aftcrward
be- included In an Indian reservation.
Al this time portion OF the Crow roHer-
walton was east Of the twenty ty-seventh
range, The entire upper part OF Dnw-
son county-whnt IN now Valley county
was the GrOu Vontre reservation. VI
and part Of the Crow reservation have
since been codcd 10 the government.
The latter was attached t0 the li0zemnn
district, but the land coded from the
Gr0s Nontre reservation was put onto
the Helena district.
The commissioner of the general land
office ls of opinlo. that all east Of the
twenty rango belongs to the
Miles city district, The secretary Hus-
talnH this view. This adds 90 the Miles
city district all of Valley county, about
fifty miles of the eastern part OF Cho-
tcau ana Fergus ana n small piece of
that part OF Yellowstone taken from
the Crow reservation.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
Ter than Others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products 10
the needs Of physical being, will attest
the value tD hoolth of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced In the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
It, excellence is due 10 its prcsenting
IN the form most acceptable and pleas
ant 10 the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of perfect lax
ntiyc eilectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and icvcrs
and permanently curing constipation.
II has given satisfaction 10 millions and
met with the approval Of the medical
profession, hcoause IL acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and II Is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists In 90 cent bottles but it ia man
uiacturcd by the California Fig Syrup
Go. only, whose name IL printed ou every
package, also The name, Syrup Of Figs,
aud being well informed, you will not
lccept any substitute if offered.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20
On the Increase,

The following notices TO avoid forfeiture
were filed yesterday; ST. Patrick, Ottawa
district, by Albert Price; Gregg. Ottawa
dlstrlct, by Green B. AUSTIN American
Ottawa district. by John j. Rohrbaugh
and Mary Price; Carolina, Greenhorn dis-
trlct. by A. Leary. Smith, Park district,
bv r.. X. Smith; Cleveland, Independent
and Rica, Owyhe district, by Al Geb-
hnrdt Liberty and Champion by oNlla
G. Pesaonnette: Monte christie and SllN or
safe. Ten Mile district. by Chas. ORourke
and others; Barnharit by John d. Ruegg.
Long Island. l.. l. No 2, by Elizabeth
Constaus and others; Henry Lode,
Vaughn district, by John Horsky ana
Ell Knobb: Turkey. Dandy. Mapes, Haw-
kns. and Christmas placers, by o. c. Dal-
las and others
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20

Take the short and by twenty-four
hours the quickest route 20 California
Elegant Pullman palace and tourist
sleepers. The dining car route. The
Union Pacific has placed on sale daily
tickets from Helena 10 California points,
limited to sixty days going with privilege
OF returning any time within six months,
good for atop-oyer. at following ratesi
To San Francisco. going via Ogden and
returning same route, N5.
To San Francisco. going via Ogden and
returning via Portland, and vice versa,
500.
To San Francisco, going via Portland
and returning same route, N5.
To Los Angeles, going via Ogden and
Sacramento. and returning via San Fran
cisco and Ogden, or vice versn, $50
To Los Angeles, going via Ogden and
San francisco, returning via San Fran
cisco and Ogden. 500.
To Los Angeles, going yla Portland md
returning via Sacramento, or vice versa.
Sg9b0
Through sleeplng car reservations AMI
further Information can be hnd by call
ing ON or addressing 80 North Main street
Helena. II. O. Wilson.
Freight and Passepger Agent.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20

j. Mcguire. Butte; VIM McDcrmoti,
Butte; Sam jackson. Lump Gulch; Capt.
Hogarty. Wildcr's Landing. W. II, Brin-
son. Thos. G, Marshall, Mipsouln; Frank
Riuce T.. Nolan. l., II. Smith, Grent Fails;
Ralph Berry White sulphur sprlngs'
NJ. Bennett. Royal Mine. Geo. Anderson,
Livingston; Rudolph Thompson, VIM. u
Thompson, a. u. Churchill, Hugh Me
Quaid Helena; Jamca A. Mcdonnell. Art
zona. II. J. Ruthlcdgc. Chicago, L. u. Ell
wards, San Frnncl"eo; Alex just, New
Work
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20
FOR THE ORPHfNS.
Donations Requested for Christmas Tree
and Dinner.

While the little ones OF Helena who
have father, mother. sisters, broth
ers and aunts win be provided for on
Christmas day, the little ones al the
orphan asylum are not going 10 be for
gotten. Some thoughtful ladies have
taken the matter In hand and are going
10 give "A Christmas tree and Christ
mas dinner, All the klnd-hearted will
want 10 help in this good work, and
they are requested tO leave donations,
both In the way OF things suitable for
aOu avenue
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20
Notice 10 Buoiness Men.

r. L. Polk & Co.. publishers OF Hell
ena City. Montana State and other bus
mess directories and gazetteers, are
now canvassing the city for the new
edition for 95-9G. All people are warned
to pay no money In advance to agents,
and TO see that the name OF this firm Is
plainly printed on all contracts for our
directories. Beware OF Frauds"
r. l.. POLK & co.
f. II. Schroer, Agent. Grand Central
T1ptal
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20

Helena Sampllng Works Braden
Bros. propriotorsl, pay cash and the
highest market price for all classes o I
smelling ores, Rates for smelling are
reduced from figures given eighteen
months ago from s. ~ SO per ton. Gus
tom hssaying will receive careful and
prompt attention at the lowest rates
consistent with good work. Onlce, cor
ncr Grand and Jackson streets.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20

Overland train leaves Helena at 80 a
~, daily for Salt Lake Denver. Portland,
San Francisco, Omaha. kanHaa city. ST.
Louis, Chicago and all eastern points,
overland train arrives at Helena at $50
~ IN. daily. through Pullman and colon.
lrt sleeping cars. elegant chair and dim
ing cars.
Fer further Information. maps. folders,
rates, etc. call ON or address
II. o, Wilson, 4. & T.. A,
Helena, Mont
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20
Dry Red Wines.

Good Sound Claret, Zoe per gallon and up-
wards
Fine Red Zinrandel, 81 per gallon ana up,
wards
Very Fine Old Burgundy, 81 per gallon
and upwards
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20

Change of cars and waiting at Junction
polntn FOR through trains constitute one
nf tho chicf nuuoynurcs or passenger
travel hence the popularity Of the North
cru Pacific which runs through ears, nri
through trains. direct 10 ~, Paul. Minnc.
npolh. Spokane. Tacoma and Portland.
without change.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20
BARGAINS
STILL \/
CONTINUE
Great Discount SalH..

Austrian Dsoorb-
ted CHM, beauti- an oar coat
fully ilowered. Open ." pc VIII
NJ, pieSss. "' A dinners dinneP SO. ]% off for Cash
Tor SlJ.
CHM vb,,e. Oman 80 per cent
stock, any nu"oeFo Of off for Cash
pieces.
ob,Oa ,.vSr%' punch 1'J'aS Row, 20 per cent
aud Tom and Jorry off for Cash
Sets.
China Cups. Ssu-
ccra and Plates,
Slossniiy sa iy' decorated 10 per cent
Mustache Cups and
saucers, ottcrdinnor off for cash
Cupa and saucsrs,
Mush and Mix Sets.
Tie entlro stock
Of French and Ger Ger 10 per cent
,n1 ,erns uSp Sb,na rS'or or SAM nn off for cash
| Porcelain.
Rochester Hang Is per cent
ing Lamps, all Of
them OH TOT NdSn
Cut Glass Water
Sets with Silver Fin. io PS' SShe
lsn Trays 00'"''fu' off For Cash
Elegant Cat Glass 10 per cent
Vino and Claret
set9. OH fOr (dSn
Cut Glass Vinegar
cructs, Cream Pitch 10 per Cent
ers, Bouquet Ho'd-
eri, Water Bottles, off For Cash
Fruit Stands, etc
Imitation Cut
G'as Tum blerB,
Berry Dshes, Pitch. 10 per cent
ers, Spo'n iioderF,
Butter Dishes, We Off For Cash
ter lo.llef, Salts
hnd Peppers.
Our entire stock at 10 per cent
off for Cash.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20
kslight as a Feather.

The latest device In the way of a
camera Is the Kombl II weighs, when
loaded with twenty-five exposures,
about four ounces. u takes picture
two by ono and fivc-eighths inches. Sold
only by the A. NJ. Hotter Hardware
compnny
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20

There is no person who docs not want
a camera at some particular time. The
need has been supplied in the Kombi
They are sold at the A. NJ, Hotter Hard
Mnre cOmpnnY'H.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20
Dry White Wines.

California Hook. per gallon. .......sl %
California Rlesling, per gallon......... 10
Cabinet Rlesling, per gallon,...,,..... %
Cabinet Gutedel, very fine. per gallon | 10
Cabinet Framlner, per gallon. 70
Port Wine, Sherry Wine, ranging In
age from three to fourteen years.
per gallon, sl.50 to .....,,............. 4 90
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20

The very latest to present lady or
gentleman w Brush and Comb Set The
price Is right the goods are the flncHt at
the HELENA JiGWELRY co.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20
Malha Weays Than.

The latest In Shell Hair Pins, medium
size. Just the latest. Prices way down.
Just the thing for an Xmas present,
HELENA JEWELRY co.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20
THE MAGIC HAT.

OF Santa Claus Is more wonderful than
liermenn's, for the variety Of good things
a good hat Is always productive. because
II commands respect for the wearer. one
word more with you: Our superb samples
OF the latest styles In hendwear make It
easy for you to join the grand promenade
OF stylish men, Don't be concerned about
prices. They are what you want TO find
them, Our high hats are sold at low
prices, and our variety OF all kinds OF hats
invites all tastes and preferences and con-
dltions OF pocketbooks.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20

A complete line Of ladies and gents
watches. Prices the lowest.
A. c. DORNER. Jeweler.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20

Dust II one Of the chief onnoyances OF
tAuaoohtnontui trip. but the Great
Northern IA entirely free from II. tho
roadway IA atone ballast
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20

The Northern Pacific Is the only line
running through trains to st. Paul, Min
ncRpolls and the cast.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20

The Bee Hive is still headquarters
for toys and holiday goods OF all kinds,
and prices this year are lower than ever,
Give them call.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20

Helena TO ST. Paul, Minneapolis, Helena
Co spokane, Tacoma and Portland, excCut
via the Northern paclnc, Ticket Office,
corner Main and Grand streets.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20

For stylish cloak for ladies. misses
or children, and eastern prices, call at
the Boo Hive.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20

The Bee Hive can suit you II you want
holiday presents,
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20

The Bee Hive have a special sale OF
dress patterns this week. Fifty styles
OF plain and fancy dress patterns al
$3.50, Innings included.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20

buy the Universal paper patterns They
are the beat
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20
Vostibulo Trains.

SAINT Claus headquarters at the Bee
ITIya
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20

Special sale OF albums at the Bee
IIINr ihls Mpnlk.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20

"e.curslon Tickets ,olcaliforrla. ;

Hair chains and switches made TO order
by Mrs. II. Miller 225 Broadway.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20
l,BoRN

SlLLEllSr In lPnnh Dec. lS 1891, TO the
wife Of Thomas sllers, daughter,
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20

Monroe Council NJ ., a. ~. ~. o.
Moo,a on 1hursday OF each work at A. q. o.
W, hell at ilil q elOok . m sharp. Visiting
brothers cordially iuv,tod 10 Atehd
MANN tlNLuNp.
JNh n. nsLur Chlef Cluisollor
Recorder
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20

Cali and sec our Christmas assortment
OF French hand made creams, chocolates,
caramels and other ilne aasorimcn's OF
regular J0c candles at % cents. M Here x
Co., confectloners. 125 N. Main street.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20
Faster. Faster Faster.

Hobby horses, sleds, doll buggies, etc,
az the Bee Hive.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20
Public Lands Sold,

The state board OF land commissioners
met yesterday and sold $50 acres OF state
lands located In Madison county The
state received Si0 per acro for these lands.
This sale is IN addition TO the sale OF
several hundred acres consummated just
after the return of the board recently from
Virginia city. This money belongs 10 the
state reform school fund, The board also
decided to have tract Of university land,
which Hes within thre, miles OF Great
Ffk appraised by lots, 80 that It can be
for sale nj the earliest possible moment,
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20

faSteT' FaSttT' fhSNeTs
on
And
After December 10th
You can come from
st Paul to Helena
over the
Northern Pacinc
Aud save
Two hours and
Twenty-Five minutes
la time over any
ComDptlng line
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20

The Bee Hive is determined 10 clear
out their toys and holiday goods, thcre-
fore have made cSt-otacly low prices,
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20

Naomi llohsSph l.odg, 80 I, !, O. o. r.,
mqeta tn nigW AZ 9.sl o'clock, In |. @. q. 4,
hall entrance on duckson strrrt
AIRS Mst " INNER n, q.
GRACE sHkR Sun, licc. Scs
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20
Draciical Instruction and
| BOOKS.

II you cannot attend college for a course
you can buy our new Practical Text
Books on Bookkeeping, Commercial Law.
Business Arithmetic, Business Spelling
and Correspondence Shorthand (any
standard SYSTEM, Typowriung for any
mnchne). also best works on Mechanical
and Architectural Drawing and Music ami
Languages. Prompt attention 10 all or.
ders Address Prof. II. 4. Eugelhorn,
Principal and Proprietor
EngGIhOIn Helena Business College,
HELENA. MONTANA.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-20
A sIIrhl Inkon.

Such pretty Christmas present can be-
had in tho limo OF Hat Marker. Coat
Marker, Umbrella Tag, Grip Tag etc,
etc, az the 'tN
HELENA JEwGLRy co.