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The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-08-17
Railroad Accident.

CROWN POINT, Ind, August 11.-Fifteen
of the rear cars of a freight train on the
Plttsburg, Cincinnati Il st. Louis Railroad
broke away from the other portion of the
train yesterday while ascending a grade about
three miles east of Crown Point. The cars
ran back against another freight train just
then commencing the ascent of the grade.
The caboose, which contained the conductor,
brakeman and four drovers, was run into
by the engine of the on coming train, and
the occupants were badly scalded and other
wise injured. One of the cattle men, brother
of Judge McAllister Of this city, died almost
instantly from injuries. 1t is thought that
the brakeman and engineer canno live.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-08-17
THE WEEKLY MINER.

to ruin, plainly in sight, straight ahead.
However, it may not be too late yet, provided
the democrats of Lewis x Clarke county are
not owned by the machine body and
soul. In the matter of a cardl-
date, we have no preference, aS we
have already remarked on more than oic IT,
casion. Blu II preference is one thing, All
opinion another, aid under existing circum-
stances we deem it proper to express our
opinion to the effect that the democrats Of
Lewis Il Clarke have now among them, in
the person of the Hon. &. w. Statle,on, the
strongest candidate who can be united upon
III opposition to the "machine." If The en-
gineers of the machine are deaf to the voice
of friendly warning, they may not be blind to
a threatening demonstrations, and a rally
around Mr.. Stapleton may yet avert the de-
feat certain to overwhelm lis if we undertake
to run Maginnis against a strong republican
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-08-17

democratic party, but if it be in reality an
aristocrdtic party,-the party of a little cod
fish or shad-bellied aristocracy Of chronic
Office seekers, this fact will hot long escape
observation. The workingmcn are tired of
the manner in which their class is entirely
ignored in the matter of office. Such eXclu-
sion can only be interpreted as implying that
they have not the qualifications necessary
properly to discharge the duties attached to
otlire-holding. This imputation they feel
like resenting, and if their votes are desired
it NAV be as we'll for our democratic county
convention to bestow one or two of its nomi-
nations upon others than representatives Of
the professional otiice-holding class. The
above is offered altogether for the good OF the
party. If the convention chooses to send the
party to the polls handicapped with a dead
weight of the old style nominations, it alone
will be responsible for what may follow.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-08-17
FROM A REPUBLICAN STANDPOINT

The Helena Herald of the ninth instan.
has the following to say concerning the can
dldacy Of Maginnis for a fifth term:
The Butte MINER is the mouth-piece of
what appears to he a formidable faction Of
the democracy earnestly opposing the con-
ferment in perpetuity Of the delegateshiD
upon Major Ma2innis. In its issue of Friday
the MINER, while convinced of the strength
of the political element within the party
ready to interpose all array OF ballots to Ma
glnnlS' election, deSpairS OF concentrating the
professionals to sufficient force to prevent his
nomination. Leadership mainly is lacking,
and no one of Il dozen distinguished but hest
tatlng statesmen is courageous enough to
enter the list as a contestant against the
doughty Major. This is lanuen' able in the
light Of the widespread wish on the part of
democrats to rest and recuperate the present
delegate by a new man to spell him in the
labors and worriment Of public Office. We
think, with the MINER, that Maginnis has
the pins already set up to insure his nomina-
ton. The contest to follow will show at the
polls that however helpless a respectable
minority may be when bucking their heads
against the recurrii & choice of an organized
and boldly operated party machine, they
have it within their power to redress their
grievances in their capacity of sovereign
NotVIos itlS liiC ulSCollttiiitu anu HOW IltdIIN
discouraged wing of the democracy will
probably successfully ACCOMPLISH in Novem-
Der.
Our esteemed contemporary will pardon us
if We fail to view the situation with the com
p~lacency expressed in every line of the above
1t is our OK that is being gored this time, and
gored right before our eyes, do what W.
may to ward off the disaster. Hoping abov,
all things for a party victory, it is not a little
eXasperating to witness the operation {,
g setting up the pins" on tie part of a L.l
dozen machine workers who care no more
for the democratic party Than they care fo,
the Tory party of England; whose devotion
is to the almighty dollar, and who, rather
than give up the good thing they have had foI
years past, prefer to drive the party leadlou!
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-08-17
MON IANA'S OPPORTUNITY.

The silver miners of Montana will do well
TO Keep their eyes open to the changes going
on III the other silver mining districts of the
country, in order that they may be prepared
to avail themselves of any advantages likely
to result from such changes. In times past
the Comstock was the great centre OF the sill
yer mining industry in the United States,
although for a little while Leadville, with its
mushroom growth, threatened to contest with
Virginia City tn honor of being considered
the mining metropolis. Leadville and the
Comstock, up to the present time, have prac-
tically ~momopolized the attention Of stock
boards and mining operators; but a change
from this order of things is announced. For
a couple of years past there nav, not been
wanting indications that all was not well with
mining on the Comslock. The true State of
affairs was ~sedulously concealed by the local
press; but in those unfailing signs, the pulse
beat Of the Stock market, and the continually
increasing plethora of labor, a. one company
after another continued to reduce the number
of men employed-in such signs as these the
practiced eye has long been able to detect the
p~remOnitions of certain impending collapse
in Comstock mining. But lately all disguise
is thrown aside. 1t is frankly acknowledged
that, taken all in all, mining in Storey county
comes no where near paying expenses, and
still worse that there is every reason for be-
lieving that the future contains 10 promise
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-08-17
Railroad Com bimatiOu,

New YORK, August 1.-THE Philadelphia
Press says of the conference of railroad mag
mates and proposed union of the Pacific coast
lines 1t will consolidate six thousand miles
of railway which gridirons all the southwest
and Colorado and Kansas. These roads will
make the wheat fields of Kansas as near New
orleans as Chicago and will make the former,
which increased the foreign shipments from
two to ten millions recently, one of the
largest grain shipping ports of the country.
Besides this there will be a through connec-
stion between St. Louis and New Orleans
effected. Gould already controls the large
line between these two cities and the combi-
nation Will get possession of the wheat carry
ing trade of Kansas and that section of the
west at the expense of Chicago, Milwaukee
and other ports which have monopolized The
grain trade.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-08-17

LONDON, Aug. 11.-A dispatch from Quet-
tab says that Candahar is surrounded by a
large number Of tribes, who do their utmost
to intercept letters, thus rendering commune
cation with the garrison very difficult. 1t is
possible an attack is mcditated on Chaman
Choki, as Ayoob Khan is reported to have de-
tached troops, who are moving in that dlrec-
tiOu.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-08-17

LONDON, Aug. ia meeting was con
vened yesterday by Mr.. r. Rogers, NJ. p, to
consider the formation Of IA company for the
purchase and sale of lands in the United
States with a view to turthering emigration
of small farmers and assisting such emigration
by loans secured by the land sold and occu-
pied. \ committe was formed to promote
the undertaking.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-08-17
T.. II. II. II. Election.

SAN FRANCISCO, l0lh.--At the animal
meeting OF the stockholders of the C.. T. III
company, held to-day the following direr,ar:
were elected, E.. S. Wauferd, &. IIun,ing,"n
Chas: Cr"cker, G.. F. Crockrr, f.. fl. Miiion'
jr, NJ. V, Huntington, 4. W. uuDkIus. ~
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-08-17
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SINGER SEWING MACHINES,

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warranted Tor three years, reduced | ,
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taa,l!Siled tor all kinds of machine. "
er, .nmielts, etc, for the Singer at ''tNuI
ers price. Sargent 4-,viieel Casters with
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The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-08-17
WOOD IIAULERS AMI WOOD CHOP
PERE UNION.
Organization of the UnIOn-RuIes and
Regulations Adopted.

In pursuance of notice, a meeting Of wood
haulers and wood choppers assembled at Mr..
Chas. Frandsen's residence, Yankee Doodle
gulch, when Mr.. Chas. O'Neil was unani-
mously elected chairman and Mr.. Thos. God
frey, lecIetary.
1t was then resolved that they form all or
ganization to be known as the Bul! Run,
Hail Columbia and Pilgrim Gulch Wood
Haulers' and Wood Choppers Union.
Resolred, that the officers Of this union
shall consist of a president, a secretary and
three members as committee men, who shall
hold their Office until their Successors are
elected. 1t shall be the duty OF the president
to preside at all meetings, when present, and
have power to call meetings at any time by
giving three days notice.
The following officers we're then duly elect
ed: Chas. O'Neii, permanent president ;
Thos. Godfrey, secretary Clas. Franiscn,
Bull Rnu district; $. W. Chills, Pilgrim
Gulch district Albert Williams, Hail Column
bia district-committee.
R(S0Ircj, that each and all Of the wood
laulers and wood choppers present at this
meeting (also those that may hereafter join
the urion( DO pledge their word and honor to
abide by the m!niteS passed by this meeting,
and in witness thereof do sign their mines -
the same.
1t was then moved aud seconded that in fiji
ture the contract price for wood delivered IN
Walkerrille or Ceutreville shall not be less
than "a 80 per cord. Unanimously carried.
Moved and seconded that in the future the
wood choppers present at this meeting (and
those that may hereafter join this union) do
hereby agree, not to sell their cord wood on
the ground 60 any parties outside OF the
uninn) for less than s. per cord in Bull
Run district, said district to terminate at Mr..
&. Frandsen'8 residence. Yankee Doodle
gulch; SLID per cord in Pilgrim Gulcl. dis
tlict, said district to frsm DnIl
Run district, run north aud terminate at
Pilgrim gulch; Sl.50 per cord in Hail Column
bia district, said district to commence from
Pilgrim sulch and run north down Hail
Columbia gulcl'. Unanimously carried.
Moved ami seconded that the Butte MINER
and Frontier Iadcr newspapers be furnished
with a copy Of these proceedings. Carried,
Meeting then adjourned.
THoS GODFREY.
Secretary.
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OswEGo, Kan, Aug. I0.-The supposed
Blenders had a preliminary examination here
|to-day and were discharged.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-10-25
THE ELEGANT EIGHTH.
II. Honcock club Made Happy.

One OF the closest wards OF the city.
in political sense, is the Eighth. The
followers of the two great parties are 10
nearly equal that desperate battle
must be fought before either can achieve
a victory. This keeps Things very lively
down there. Especially is this true OF
the Democrats. Take a general Demo
cratic gathering and select ten of the
waruest and most enthusiastic men
present and five OF them will be Eighth
warders. Some OF this enthusiasm was
apparent on Saturday night, at which
time the ladies OF the ward presented
the Hancock and English club with q
beautiiul:silk banner.
The meeting Was held at koch's Hall.
the headquarters OF the club, where over
one hundred persons, many OF them
ladies', had assembled. Frank Deechan,
ESQ.,, presided and in speech, cleverly
delivered, presented the flag on behalf
OF the ladies'. Councilman j. w. Wait
made the response, which was performed
in his usual graceful style.
The beautiful ensign was the work
principally by Misses Annie King,
Louisa Handschumacher, Alice Berry
and Nora Babbitt. 1t is silk, in mate
rial, and is not only creditable, but very
handsome.
When the meeting adjourned, the
club formed and marched about the
streets, being greeted with hearty cheers
from its friends.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-10-25
Horss phlefCa ptur ed

The stealing OF Mayor Sweeney horse
and buggy, Friday afternoon, the long
and weary chase that was finally aban'
doned on account OF the lain and dark
ness, in fact the full particulars OF the
affair have been set forth in the columns
of the REGISTER, and now it only re-
mains to relate the sequel and state that
the thief has been captured and Is now
in the county Jail awaiting grand jury.
Late Friday evening the man who
saws his name is Neidermeyer and that
he comes from Reading, o., short dis
lance from Cincinnati, drove up to the
farm house OF Mr.. Alex. Campbell, On
Sand Hill, Marshall county, about seven
miles from Elm Grove, he having
turned off at the Monument, and
put up there for the night, In
the morning he arose and without any
breakfast started off, leaving the horse
and buggy behind. This was suspicious
and Mr.. Campbell getting some OF his
neighbors started after the man and
arrested him. He made no opposition
and was brought to this city, where
Mayor Sweeney recognized his horse
and Squire Miller committed the man
TO Iail. Neidermeyer claims to be a
stone mason, and says that he was hired
to do the steal. He looks like a tramp,
and his actions lead many 70 think that
he is insane.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-10-25
Rad Accidents.

Saturday evening about the time OF the
arrival OF the Republican clubs from
Steubenville and Pittsburgh, Mr.. Charlie
Fisher met with very painful accident.
He with several others were engaged in
firing off salute OF Roman candles and
skyrockets, when one OF the last named
fireworks exploded in his right hand,
tearing and decorating the flesh in a hor-
ribly bad manner. His hand was also
badly burnt with powder, and will be
unfit for use for month.
As the procession was passing Book
ins's drug store, Ed. Booking was en-
gagged in burning red and green lights,
when he accidentally dropped some OF
the compound into the gutter where it
suddenly exploded, burning his face in
a bad manner and scattering the crowd
that had gathered in quick and sud-
den order.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-10-25
Drowned Dead,

Saturday morning about half past
ten. Ritchietown was somewhat excited
over report that man had dropped
dread i'm that section OF the city. In
vestigation proved the report TO he cor,
rect as the facts OF the case when traced
mp were found to be, that, about the
time mentioned an old man, resident
OF the Eighth ward, named Peter
O'Handlan, had been passing Bishop
saloon near the Benson Ferry landing,
when he threw up his arms and dropped
dead.
Drs. Pipes and Reed were summoned,
and decided that the deceased had come
to his death from apoplexy, and the fol-
lowing jnry: Stephen Waterhouse,
VIM. Thoner, |. NJ. Forole, Joseph
Archey. Frederick Bishoff, Thomas
Giblin, Adam Honecker, John Howard,
William Fette, James Humes, Charles
NJ. Ellsworth, Will +. Stark, impaneled
bv Squire Mix, brought in verdict in
accordance with this TACT. The funeral
took place Yesterday afternoon, the re.
mains being inferred at the Peninsula.
O'Handlan came to this city a long
time ago from Fairfield, Columbiana
county, Ohio, and worked Tor sometime
in the sh ps OF the Il. Il .. He was a
blacksmith by trade, but OF late years
has been working as locksmith. He
leaves vile in destitute circumstances.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-10-25
The Republican Parade.

The fair face Of the heavens was
yelled against the Radicals on Satur-
day night, and their jamboree was nee
esssarily attended with discouraging
circumstances. They about gave it up
in the evening. and was busily denounc-
ing the weather clerk and sending oct
postponing messages, but some fraction
under a million considerably UNDER
announced their intention OF coming
anyhow, so the parade was declared on.
1t came on and is over. The managers
were considerably at fault in arranging
the line, and some very hard thoughts
were entertained toward a certain gen.
tleman, but they will all be forgotten in
the course OF month. When the pro-
cession finally started, the companies
were divided BY gaps nearly as large as
will appear in a'solid north" tomorrow
week. But the boys whooped and hol-
lowed as il they enjoyed it, and fire.
works spluttered and fixed galore.
There was a great deal Of drunkenness
after the parade ands great many fights.
but by that time the good, little Sunday
school Radicals had gone to bed, OF
course.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-10-25
Over the Bank.

About O'Clock, yesterday afternoon
Mrs. Michael Fitzpatrick, who lives on
Eighteenth street, near the creek, met
with a singular accident, from which
she fortunately escaped with a few
scratches and bruises. She was passing
along the creek bank at the iron railing
on the east side OF the north end OF the
Market street bridge, carrying in her
hand dinner bucket. She was looking
for car and was so intent upon 1t that
she failed to notice her approach to the
verge o; the bank and suddenly down
she went. There was a slight opening
directly under Amick's signboard, and
through this opening she fell, sliding
feet foremost to the waters edge, where
the sewer empties. Several persons
saw the accident and fastening to her
assistance, carried her into Schmatzin-
etz's store. She was stunned and some
what bruised, but after few moments
was able to proceed on her way, though
without her dinner, which had been
scattered far and wide. This is dan.
gerous spot and should he looked to.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-10-25
A Farewell Meeting.

Our readers are doubtless already
aware that Rev. DR.. J. S. Stone, OF this
city, will accompany Rev. DR.. 1hoburn
on his return to India, and upon his
arrival in that far away land will engage
in missionary work. For some five
years past DR.. Stone has been closely
identified with the Children's Meeting
of the Thomson VI. f.. Church, and it
was deemed fitting that an occasion
should De taken to show, in small de-
gree at least, the estimation in which he
is held by them. Last night was de-
cided upon as the time, and at the hour
OF beginning the exercises it was only
with the greatest difficulty that even
standing room could he obtained within
the church walls. Very interesting adj
dresses were delivered 10y Revs. Stone
and Wilding. The singing was conduct
Ell by the children. The best wishes OF
all, young and old, connected with the
church will be with DR.. Stone wherever
he may feel it his duty to 90.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-10-25
RIVER INTELLIGENCE.

The stage OF water remains about the
same, - inches and stationary. Weather
cold. No business being done.
The Geo. W. S,recker is the Parkers.
burg packet for this mornings trade.
The Science, for Parkersburg, and
Welcome, for Marietta, left Saturday
morning at 1879 o'clock.
The Clipper, a small boat, is at the
Belmont landing being repaired.
The Pres Ellison is one OF The very
few boats that continues to make her
regular trips.
sweeney & Son have the contract for
casting the machinery OF q little tow
boat to be built by Captains Prince and
Morris.
CSCrSSATI, October 25.-River 1 feet
and falling slowly. Weather clear and
pleasant.
EVANSVILLE, October 2j.-Arrived-
Z. S. Rhea Departed-B. y. Rhea,
Louisville. The new Evansville and
Cairo packet, II. 7. Dexter, made sat
isfactory trial trip to-day. She enters
her trade tomorrow. River falling wlth
feet inches in the channel. Weather
fair and cool.
Carlo, October "a. - Arrived -
Bransiord, Evansville; ST. Genenvine,
st. Louis; Wyoming, St Louis; Reick.
er, st. Louis; r. II. Duriee, st. Louis.
Departed-St Genenvine, Memphis;
Bransford, Evansville; Gilmore, New
Orleans; Wyoming, Helens; Rucker,
Padueah; Duriee, Paduean. River Z
feet 6 inches and falling. Weather
clear. Thermometer -.
MEMPHIS, October 24.-River station
ary. Arrived-kehlor, St Louis. De-
parted-Golidust, St. Louis; CITY OF
Providence. Vicksbur2; Connie p. Sill.
yer, New Orleans. Weather clear and
pleasant.
ST. Louis, October 24.-Arrived-
Josephine and barge, ST. Paul Departed
Port Eads aud baryes, New Orleans.
River rising slowly. Weather clear and
pleasant.
LOUISVILLE, October 23.-River falling,
8 feet inches in the canal and 10
inches on the falls Weather clear and
pleasant. Departed - Dora Cobler,
Henderson, Will Kyle, New Orleans.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-10-25
Mans Modest Work.

This is an age OF great works and won.
derful inventions. Steam, electricity,
water, air, all are made to serve man,
but unquestionably the greatest inven.
tons are those which preserve mans
health and prolong his life, and among
the greatest Of these is DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. Its effects
are truly wonderful, and hundreds are
happy to-day who once looked forward
to an early grave. For Coughs, Colds.
Bronchitis, Asthma iloss OF voice., Hay
Fever, Hoarseness. Group, or any afec.
tons whatever OF the Throat. Chest or
Lungs, DR.. Kings New Discovery will
positively cure. We can cheerfully rec.
ommend it to all, and can unhesitating.
ly say it is the only sure cure for Throat
and Lung Affections. Trial bottles ten
cents; regular size 81. For sale by all
druggists.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-10-25
Death of Professor Gibson.

We are panied to chronicle the death
OF Prof. l.. S. Gibson, which occurred at
his residence on the Island yesterday
morning. Prof. Gibson was born in
Bethany, Brooke county, about the year
1852. He was graduated in Bethany
College in the class Of -. During the
following year he took the postgraduate
course, and received the degree OF A. NJ.
in June, 1873 Since that time he has
taught in the West, giving the greatest
satisfaction. Having been elected to
the Principalship Of the Sixth ward in
this city, he commenced his labprs here
in September. He was lover OF educa-
ton, and seemed to be well calculated
to become an eminent instructor. His
untmely death is another example Of
the uncertainty OF all human affairs.