The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1879-09-23
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NEW YORK, Sept. 13.--At the meeting of
the pedestrians and their hackers interested
in the international walking match, a copy
of the letter to Mr.. Vanderbilt was read set
ting forth that all differences between various
parties interested had been settled, and re-
questing that the opposition Of the New York
and Hudson River Railroad Company be
withdrawn to the use of the Madison Square
gardens, The reply from Vanderbilt was
also read, stating that the arrangements were
satisfactory to the company, and that permis-
sion to use the the gardens was granted for
the match OIL the 22nd instant, 1 s..,,} a.,. -. 4
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13.--The veterans
of the late war met this evening, about four
hundred In number, and resolved to welcome
General Grant on his arrival with national
salute from the sand lots. - ..,,.,
LEXINGTON, Sept. 13.-In the consola-
ton purse Of mile heats, Sam Eckels Won;
Blanche j., second; time 1904 4-15O. d. III the
mile and a quarter heats of all ages, Juanita
won; Captain Fred Rice second; time 2191..
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 14.-In reply TO
telegraphic enquiry, the cable from iYoko-
hama announces that the steamer City of
Toxic, on which Grant is a passenger, was
not under orders to make other than ordinary
time, consequently it is probable that she may
not arrive here before next Sunday, although
the Pacific mail authorities say 1t is probable
that she may make port as early as Wednes-
day. To provide for that contingency, prepa-
rations for Grants reception will be SO ex-
pedient that every thing will be ready at
short notice. The work of decorating the
streets and buildings will be commenced to.
morrow, and tomorrow afternoon various
committees will meet TO conclude arrange
ments. s'"l'. 0. .'.m ' | -.-j '
CHICAGO, Sept. 15.-Jay Gould spent the
afternoon and evening, yesterday, consulting
with officials connected with the railroad lines
under his control. Although he refused to
be Interviewed on the subject, tits learned that
his conference was with reference to scheme
for the consolidation of the Wabash q ST.
Louis and Kansas City and st. joe d Coun-
Gil Biutis Railroads, the compact ~ take effect
October Is, subject to approval by the various
stockholders. He was also consulted regard
ing tile apportIonment OF the southwestern
business to be given the consolidated com.
panies, and with reference to opening a
branch line for freight and passengers III Tins
city, which step, it is said, was determined
upon. The reporter said: "rhere Is kind
OF impression among the people here that you
mean to divert much of the Pacific business
from this city and send it by way of Toledo
over your new Wabash, St. Louis anu Pacilc
line" ",Phis impression is all wrong 1
know the importance Chicago, and nad no
desire to discriminate against her when IN
vested in the Wabash. 1t; was done on con-
dition that the line be extended TO Chicago,
as did not think the properly would, bel
worth much without such an outlet" = = He
stated that rumOrS were current to the effect
that Vanderbilt has obtained control OF the
Union Pacific, and that Gould would 20 out
of that road and extend the Kansas Pacific to
Ogden, were incorrect, and that he does not
believe Vanderbilt holds one share of Union
Pacific stock. Mr.. Gould leaves for Denver
Tuesday, and will possibly 20 rs tar west as
Ogden. d o, i.G2 = TirI 1E2z5s.IGd j.
New York, September 15.-The World,
after making a thorough Investigation into
the condition and prospects of the total buSi-
ness here, finds it better than at amy time
since the panic OF 1873. All the uptown ho-
tells seem to be filled from all parts OF the
country. The same paper claims swelling
of over ten thousand copies within two days
cents. '- ''' '.Es %."Sh"" "' l'27''l't ''."
r. With four Republican members from Cali
| fornia and the election Or q Republican to
| fill the vacancy in West Chester district, New
| York, together with a Republican to be elect
ed from the fifth Iowa district, Tilden's DEM
ocratic friends will have barely majority Of
one over the Republican and Gresnback
members in the House. '@7la 4aR|gE "i""
| The Tribune's Washington special says :
1 Information has beeA-seeeised here, that Ew-
| ing ana his friends, finding his chances to
obtain the position Of governor doubtful,
/ have adopted Thurman's tactics and are trad
j ing it of for the Legislature, using money
i freely. In the closely contested districts he
i l., S,ll fn tho Sopatnrchi n
4 with Thurman. The change is making the
/ contest in closely contested districts insreas-
1 ihgly lively, but the Republicans are fully
i aware OF the enemys plans and are meeting
4 them with energy and discretion. They are
i fully up to the requirements Of the occasion.
/ NEW YORK, Sept. 15.-It seems that there
i is little doubt of a call for a meeting of the
National Democratic Convention of this city
which means to attempt to fuse discordant
Selements and secure harmony in the party
The evening papers concur with the morning
Journals in reporting the effort made to in.
duce Robinson and Kelley to withdraw
The movement comprehends some OF the
ablest minds in the party.
h SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15.--The various
committees engaged in making preparations
for the reception of General Grant held a
meeting this afternoon. A communication
was received from the Pacific Mail Company
to the effect that on the arrival of the City o
Toxic as soon as the agent Of the company
and the Quarantine officer had boarded her
Captain Mauray would be instructed to hold
the steamer subject to the order of the recep.
tion committee. Instructions will also be sent
out to Captain Mauray to announce his ar.
rival outside by the discharge of guns which
will be answered from Fort Point, aud which
will serve as signal for the steamers and
yachts intending to participate in the nauti-
cal reception, to get under way.gA sL4.3
General w. L. Elliott, class-mate of Gen.
eral Grant, has been appointed Grand Mar.
shal. Invitations are extended to the author
tiles and citizens ST Oakland and the interior
cities to join in the parade. Kearney and
Montgomery streets from Market to Wash
ington and Market, as far as Seventh street