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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-17
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Deserving Praise.

We desire to say to our .eitizens
that for years we have been selling
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sumption, DR.. Kings New Life Pills,
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time. and We stand ready to refund the
purchase price satisfactory results do
not follow their use. These remedies
have won their great popularity pnrely
on their merits,
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slice.
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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-17

Something new in the line of a
hold up took place at East Clinton.
Ia, last week. Sixteen men. some
OF them tramps, and others meo who
had been at work and were saving
their money and "beat,ng" their
way home, were in box-car. There
was rap for admittance and those
inside, sopposing some one waited
shelter, opened the door. On the
outside were four masked men.
armed with pistols and dark Ian
terms. Two of the men entered the
car and commaDed the occupai.ts to
throw up their hands. They than
ordered them to stand in line, aud,
while one of thern held the gun, his
companion went through the outfit.
They secured 500 in cash aud Two
watches.
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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-17

We will give one hundred dollars for any
case OF Deafness (cansed by catarrb) thai
we cannot cure by taking Halls Catarrh
cure. Send Tor circulars free.
Sold by Druggist, seven,v five cents.
State Off Ohio, City,Ol Toledo, tss
Lucas County,
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ey and Co., doing business in the City of To-
iedo. Co unty and State aforesaid, and that
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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-17

There is q family Of Lees in
Western Michigan which for three
generations back has seemed taleA
to violent deaths. The ,grandfather.
was killed ia .blawl, after having
been acquitted of the charge ,af
numbering his wife. Ofhis two sons
one was killed in the war the other
was drowned. Three sons of the
latter were killed by knife or bullet.
a fonrth fell from a horse and died
from his injuries; a daughter COM
mltted suicide, and her son is serving
time In prison for assault with intent
to dll.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-17

The Bright Boy-The paper SAYS
there's a doctor In the CITY who
makes long noses shorter, big ears
smaller, and | don't know what all.
Falher-WeIl? Bright Boy-I guess
you d better send me to him to have
my legs shortened, if yon .oant
at)rd to buy me larger bicycle.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1894-11-17
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$l.OO PER YEAR

New conditions surround the farmer with
widers dutie, He now, less than former
ty,, can without reproach disregard his
obligation to seek to prepare himself and
his tamily Tor their political ss well as
their civil duties, and for whatever is
essential to good. wise citizenhood.
THE CHICAGO WEEKLY TIMES
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-04-03
AT THE UNIVERSITY.
Interesting Literary aud other Exercises
at the College In the Valley.

Interesting Literary aud Other Exercises
Mt the College In the Valley.
large and apprseiativs audience greeted
Prof. Young and Misses Hspner and Field
berg on last Satu day evening at tie uni
vsrsity. The programme consisted Of vocal
solos BY Miss HepRs reoitstions by Miss
Feldberg and a lecture by Prof. Y0ung.
His lecture 'Othello." was handled In q
most unique and original manner. His
analysis of ths tragedy-Ons OF Shakes
peafs's masteTpiecss-showed great fAmil-
iaritY with the characters; and his conclu-
siona aud estimates differed widely from
all traditional opinions previously tx
pressed. The consciousness of this differ
eneo from "orthodox" Shakespearoans,
which the lecturer characterized As TEdi-
cal, lent q peculiar favor aud interest sell
dom enjoyed In q ShakesPearsan lecture.
The humor. quaint and sparkling; the ssr-
oasm. keen and pungsnt. and the uniqas
outfs conclusions, all exp5essed In she
choicest English, commanded the closest
attention OF the audience throughout. Miss
Hepnsr's solos were highly APPRECIATED, and
Miss Feldoerg displayed remarkably hne
histrionie talent
Next Saturday evening a musical-el0ou-
tionary entertainment will be given. Mrs.
Meirick. with soms OF her class. will render
some choice selections. Some of ths best
musical talent Of ths city will be present
and contr butte 90 the interest," of the ocoa-
aion. Cars leave abe postothee az 1850.
Exercises begin at S:Ib
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-04-03
[. T. WAGE HEARING.

Judge Caldwell wan Render = Decision
on tho Matter Thursday.
OMAHA. April The wage conference
was practically concluded this evening. A
number Of engineers testified as Go wages
cost of living. etc. Then Judge Caldwell
declared the bearing on one rule closed.
lie said he understood that there was only
one matter IN serious dispate, aud that all
other difiioulties could be easily settled by
the men and eesiVeIs without the aii OF
the court de announced that he would
take = recess antil next Ihursdsy. when the
findings will probably be made. The Union
Paclfe company was ordered 60 pay she
wages aud board OF the men attending the
conference.
Daring the examination OF General Man
agsr Dickinson 10 Was brought oHt that the
Denver. Leadville a Gunnison branch OF
the Union Pacino did not pay operating sx-
peusss Juiae Caldwell declared that II
this was the ease he would otder the aban-
donmont Of the road al the conclusion Of
the hearing.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-04-03
Wood for Fuel Purposes Running
Short Because OF the Switch
Mems Strike.
Tell the Superintendent 70 Send
for Them II Ho Wants
Them.
Telegram Trbm ~. Paul That HAD 80
Eject on the situation Sheep
men Meet


Special TO Ihs Indspsndsnt.
BurTE, April 2-In addition 10 the olos.
ing Of the Boston q Montana and Butte a
Boston mines last night throwing l.Oc0
men out Of employment abe Anaconda
tnines will be compelled 90 CLOSE n the
sWitehmen's strike continues many days
longer. The Anaconda mines most have
the wood that IA wsitisg for them at Be-
nice. and will close II IL is not obtained.
To-day the sWitchmsn we're asked IL they
would PEI mis- a train Of fai cars 10 20 after
the wood At Berniee. The switohmsn con-
ssnted, but before the train wss made on
they changed their minds and refused TO
allow the train to move. The Anaoonda
company secured to-day enough wood in
town 30 last them for few days,
Ihs following dispatch from the general
superintendent was received by superin-
tendent CuirieF to- day:
ST. Paul, April 2-To W. W. Currier
Butte: We are informed by Thomas CLARK.
chairman Of the trainmon'a . COMMITTEES. that
q verbal agreement between Mr. Mohler
and the COMMITTEES vas made. 20 the effect
that the wages paid by the Montana Cen
trsl a. the Butte yard for yard work should
be The same as thoss paid by other roads ~
Butte for like service. Mr.. Mohlsr nov
being absent cannot be consulted az 20 his
understandinR bat until further inquiry
can be made an willing 10 accept Mr..
ClaTk'a statement Oar policy has been 20
stand by all agreements until the same
have BEEN properly sb ogated, and you are
therefore Instructed 10 grant ths men tbe
same rates Of paw as those in forcs on the
other roads in Buii& (sIgnsd)
Il. w. BRYAN.
The switehmen refused TO 40 30 work
until she schsduls aRresd on had been tele-
Rraphed and signed BY General Manager
hohler. Mr.. hohlsr 10 sa Id TO be CUNNING
In North Carolina. The employees OF the
freight Office notified the freight agent to-
day that they had made up aahsiuls
which would be submitted 20 him In q day
or two. This would indicate the truth OF
the report that The engineers, conductors.
frsmsn, sad other rsilroad employees
would soon join With the switehmen.
A. 5:30 o'clock the striking awitchnen
went home. telling Superintendent Cutrier
that they have been waiting on him two
days. and 10 he wants them now he can
send 10 their homes sitter them The coal
is about exhausted al the Montana Central
yards and passenger trains have 70 coal az
Boulder, taking on enough there TO last
until thsJ can get TO Butts and back 10
Bouldsr.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-04-03
DIR. HOLLOWAY oENsURED.
shsepmsn Charge the State Veterln ariAn
with Gross Neglect OF Duty.

shsepmsn Charge the state VeterInariAa
with Gross Neglect of Duty.
Special to The Independent.
Nuns CRY. April The woolerovsrs Of
eastern Montana held their annual meeting
to-day. The officers for the ensuing year
als J. :. Truscott president X. AcClain
vice president. G. c. Carter secretary. J. X.
lruseoh sx-ofieio treasurer. Executive
COMMITTEES, w. 5. Smell, c. O'Neal and X.
MeClsin.
As seab has appeared In The county The
association has recommended that two
seAb inspectors be appointed. naming Geo.
Kalfell for district No. l. and v. r. Hatch
for district No. 2. The association vas
very sirouR In It's osnsurs Of state Vsterin-
ary Surgeon Holloway for bis indifference
In the matter Of seab. He has been ap-
pealsd TO. and ths governor has instructed
him TO investigate the dissese. but abso-
lutsly nothing has been done and the dan
ger and damage grows. As the attorney
general says that shargs By dsputy for
the dipping Of sheep is not proper charge.
the members OF the association subscribed
one-half cent a head on their sheep TO
make . vigorous campaign against ths
seab. The paper 10 TO be sTculatsd
throughout ths oounty.
A resolution was adopted that the next
| legislature be importuned 80 allow money
! for sheep inspection and indemnify toNb be
administered BY each county in the prose-
sutiSn OF the wofk; that 10 be taken Out of
the state funds. SO that effective work may
be done.
Six cents and board was thought to be the
pfopar pfice for ahaaFing A cana and .
half was thought 90 be too high = commits
sion for selling WOO. aud = resolution to
that sfisc, vas adopted.
The Wilson bill came in for q scoring
The meeting was interesting. many vital
matters being discussed. Adjourned 10
meet Saturday. Sept /. nett
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-04-03
POPULIST ADDRESS.
On the Subject Of the silver ssiEnIsrAE
Veto.


On the Subject Of the silver ssiEnisrAEs
Veto.
WASHINGTON. April 2.--E. b. Taubeneek.
chairman Of the national committee of the
peoples IArty. has issued this statement;
The president. in vetoinR the ssignioraao
bill, has b. ushsd every pretenss Of the old
parties aside. Apache warfare of cunning
and ambush is no longer necessary. The
agents of the Gold combination proclaim
the soldiers who served under them, whether
republicans or democrats. must assert their
loyalty to money kings. In future the peo-
pie cen take their choice, either TO aid in
strengthening tho chains of the money
combination by voting for candidates 30
serve In the ranks of the republican and
democratic parties. o. unite before 10 is too
late with the populists for liberty, equal
rights aud an American financial system
The po icY of the veto message means
the destruction of all enterprises. the Issue
OF bonds 10 pay current expenses OF the
government, and that national banks are
to obtain money from the government a.
one per cent The only eomprOmiss offered
in the veto measure Is the suggestion that
the United States ought TO be allowed TO
coin and MSS S55. O00. 900 Of seigniorage IN
the tsasury II unlimited authority be
granted by congress 20 issue bonds and per-
petually mortgage the resources of United
otatss to she money power. such terms 10
fallen foe. in open war. would shock
every principle Of humanity, but when the
money power through their agents, tell she
people they must not coin and use their
own money without subiuRating the m elves
and property 20 the bondhelding oiiRarchy.
10 Is eviaenoe sufficient TO show the regard
concentrated wealth has fos she rights Of
man.
"In coming cam pHigns the worl populist
will be the rallying cry OF the masses
against the classes. The liveried soldiers
ana ooliared subjects OF the money power
who have bTought desolation. hunger and
want In their homes will encourage aud in-
spire every loyal citizen TO eapouse the
cause OF liberty. human rights. end an
Amarican financial avatem -
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-04-03
By tho ,sr on whisky, i'a asnu-

furnished BY tho loH on whisky, IL a Renu-
Inc JOY 20 my mind.
speaking Of tho proposed income tax,
voorhees, said the prOpositiqn contained IN
the pending bill, 20 lew taH Of tEo per
cent on all incomes OF corporations ma OF
individuals ia excess Of 1900 per AMMAN.
IL 30 just aud equitable toward hard work
ing taxpayers OF meaGsr resources through
out the entire country that not a word Ia
ia defense or explanation would seem
necessary here or anywhere else.
For no earthly consideration would paint
an unjust or oVsfwrought picture OF the
dangerous pFetentiOns aud intoleFable ar
roRanco OF accumulated wealth now mani
fest ia this county. but speaking Ia the
fear OF mT maker, / believe the limit Of
endurance has bean reached.
Referring to she wool schedule, he said; 1T
is n matter OF actual Demonstration, how
ever. which has often been made that fres
WOOL accompanied by such reduced rates
of wool. and which are placed on them In
this bill, 10 ths greatest boon that can be-
fall the farmer"
Mr. Voorhees, oonoluded as follows;
when the day shall dawn In which the
farmer, mechanic. wage wUrkef, shall alike
have the right ana privilege 10 90 into tho
open. libof atsd markets Of the land aud
buy where their hard earned money Will
bur the most for their wants. then indsed
will the millsnium Of labor have CONS aud
the sons and daughters OF toll shall riae up
and call their government blessed. This Is
tho birthday OF Thomas Jefferson. The
blows be struck for freedom and justice
and equitability In Cove nment are yet re-
sounding throughout abe earth, ana they
Will never cease 20 be heard until the last
shackle Of privilege and tyranny is broken. "
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-04-03

WAsHNGroS. April senator Carey Is
encouraged over the prospects Of the bill
for the oossion OF 1000 600 acres to each Of
the arid land states and territories. 10 be
improved by irrigation. A general express
sion OF opinion by members favors the bill.
The Q is little doubt but il will be favor
ably reported soon by the committee on
public lands. Mr.. Carey believes the bill
will receive the unanimous endorsement Of
the committee. Senate Dolph and Villas
favor the bill. They say 10 provides for an
experiment in tho right direction. and may
lead 30 a solution OF the question OF what
ahall be done 10 reclaim the arid lands.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-04-03
MONTANA CASES DECIDED.
By ths United state. Court of Appeals a.
san fraAclaos.

SAX FRAscrsoo. April > = The Uniled
States oirent court Of appeals to-day af-
armed ths decision Of the lower court IN
the celebrated case OF the las, Chance
Mining eomIAny versus the Tyler Min
ina company. on appeal from Idaho. The
dlsputs Il ~ 30 boundary lines. over which
the companies have been hshting for years.
The decision OF ths court to-day termi-
mates one OF the most expensive and bit-
tsrly contested eases In miniEg Annala
The oase Of \, haolay and others versus
the Nofthsin Pacific, claiming POSSESSION
OF q township In Montana. was decided IA
Montana. was decided IN favor Of Maclar.
abe dsoision Of the lover court being
affirmed.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-04-03
The boundaries Of the PARK.

WASHINGTON. April 2.-SeoTetAry Smith
transmitted 10 congress an adverse report
on the houss bill providing for the restota-
tlon Of 1861 square miles of land Of Yellow
stone National park 30 she public domain.
The secretary says she segregation of the
land was the result of obstTuctiuR the en-
foreemsnt OF the regulations Of the govern
ment OF the park. owing 10 squattinR by
characters. The boundaries now fixed are
satisfactory TO tho department, aud no good
reason for the proposed change is knosn.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-04-03
ELECTIONS ELSEWHERE.
seems to he an or Year In Several other
Towns

CINcISSATI. AprH 2.-Uuoficial reports
indicate that the republicans carried most
Of the OHIO municipal elections. In Gin
einnati thsy age conceded victorious over q
fusion of oitizena and democrats.
CLEvFLAND. April 2.-Returns from
northern Ohio towns show republican vic
tories nearly everywhere. and By increased
ma joritiss.
HAKTFoRn. Conn, April The entire re
publican ticket was elected with ths eK-
ception OF Collector Browne.
DuBUouE, Iowa. April The democrats
TO-DAY elected the entire city ticket and all
the aldermen.
YASKroS. $. d.. April The straight
republican ticket was elected to-day. except
one alderman.
BRIDEroKr. Conn. April The election
resulted IA the election OF democratic
council.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-04-03

WASHINGTON. April 2-First Assistant
Postmaster Jones says tbe rule regarding
uniforms Of lsttoT carriers is unchanged.
The only purpose In contracting for uni
forms was to secure better uniforms al
lower prices.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-04-03
WYOMING STOCKMEN.
Report very HEAVY Losses Of Cattle on the
Ranges

Ranges
CHurNNE, April The twenty-second
annual meeting Of the Wyoming stock
growefs' association Was held here to-day
with large attsndanoe. President Clay.
IN bis address. said shat generally speaking
losses have been heavy. and everywhere
cattle enter the spring months far below
the average Ia condition. lossened by death
aud de.letrd by sales. she oountrJ iiRdtT
stocked, and such herds as have stood the
storm may regain their aid time prestige
and make moneY for thsir owneTs. There
are dsoidsd improvements IN range work.
The sentimsat OF sue country - 20 stealing
aud aad dsprsdAtions has changed for the
better and iariss Of ths state are giving
some ID oteotion.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-04-03

sEseialto The independent
BozFNAS. April p Through abe giving
var Of a sesnoldinR on the BerEinesI
building this afternoon Martin johnson. =
brick mason. Was precipitAasd 10 abe
ground. distancs Of thirty feet sustaia-
ing serious iniarios. The doctors have
hopes Of his recover.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-04-03
Mon..na Appointments Confirmed.

WASHINGTON. April 2.-ssnsts confirmed
the nomination Of 4. d. Bosnian. postmaster
Miles CITY. Mont; also G. =. Blaksly.
Bozsman. Mont register Of the land Of
fee; James Graham, register at Gear
d'Alene, Idaho.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-04-03

Special to The Independents
MissoULA. April 2.-Ths democratic pri-
msriss for the nom iaation Of -four aldermen
aud the election OF delegates 20 the city
convention were held this evening. The
attendance was large aud there Was more
enthusiasm than usual Nominations for
aldermsn; Joseph Dssohamps. Firat war;
Harvey Biggs. Second; ). ". Lister. Third,
q. 81. Wise. Foagth.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-04-03

IRrNroN. n. j.. April Right Rev.
Michael OFarrell. bishop Of the Catholic
DIOCESE Of Trenton. died early this morninG
at the episcopal rcaid nee.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-04-03
Republican Nomlaa,lon. In Butte.

Special TO The independent
BUTTE April The republican city oou-
vsntion was held to-day aud the following
nominated for Ridsrman. First ward. J.
II. steele; Second. h. q. Smith; ThiT1. II.
II. Ca der; Fourth. ChAs. sohatzlsin; Finn.
X. Al. CAmpbell: SiHth ChaA A. Lyford!
Seventh. John {. Hsilie. Eighth, Thomas
McAftbuF
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-04-03

wuxEsnaRRE. Pa. April 2-The body Of
the tsn,h victim OF the Gaylord mine dis-
Astsr has been found aud identined as
John Morris. Nearly every bons In hrs
body vas broken.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-04-03
SPRING
OVERCOATS

That are dandies and we
have them at prices that
no well dressed man can
afford to pass by without
giving us a call and in
specting our stock.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-04-03
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