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The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-03-30

When Grant was in China with his retinue
he assembled The Yang-Tse-Kiang as far as the
province of Chill, and its Viceroy, Li-Hung-
Chang, who entertained the party, is said to
have expended $4,000 for native whisky
(sam-shu) and other provisions during the
three days visit. Just before Grant left for
Cuba he ordered from a New York house a
pitcher Of hammered silver, similar in design
to that presented by the Duke of Argyll to
Gladstone, and this pitcher has just been for
warded To the Chinese Embassy at Washing
ton for delivery to Li-Hung-Chang in Chill.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-03-30

An elopement epidemic is wrecking society
at M~aryland's gay capital. Benjamin Payne,
"a well-known and highly-respected c~itizen,'
has run away with Mrs. Della Smull, who
leaves behind a husband and two children.
Matthew Mackabee, also "a well-known citi-
zen," has disappeared with Miss Annie Coul-
bourne, "a handsome brunette, eighteen years
of age" while the Rev. Chas. Jacobs, colored,
has left for parts unknown with Mrs. Carroll,
the wife of a deacon.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-03-30

1t is said that John Jacob Aston always has
a detective in his service, and his dwelling is
never left unguarded. Hence he has never
suffered from depredations. The detective
who accompanies Mrs. Astor to all places
where her diamonds are to be displayed is
said to represent an elegantly dressed gentle
man, who mingles quietly among the guests
and yet keeps a constant watch upon the
$4,000 worth of diamonds.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-03-30

A Washington correspondent says: There
has been an unprecedented humber of adverse
reports, at this session, on private claims
presented to Congress. This is more remark
able as the enormously increased revenues of
the government for the past few months have
offered excuses for a liberal use of public
economical session, however, until after the
session is over.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-03-30

Secretary Thompson says that the United
States ship Constellation, selected to carry
provisions, ETC., TO Ireland, will be ready to
take her departure whenever her cargo is
complete. Up to this time, Representative
Levi p. Morton. Of New York, and the
New York Herald have offered each to fur
nish one-quarter Of the cargo, provided other
parties will make up the remainder.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-03-30

In the course of a single day last week the
market price of lead deprecated thirteen dol
lars and fifty cents, and there are indications
that the price of that metal will still further
recede. Beyond doubt the decline will very
seriously affect the mining Interests of Colo
RADIO, Utah and Nevada, where a majority of
the leading properties are heavy lead pro-
QucerS.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-03-30

A dispatch says that the Emperor of Russia
has presented Prince Alexander, of Bulgaria,
with a war steamer, forty thousand rifles and
several Krupp guns. He would have reflected
infinitely more credit on himself had lie
bestowed a gift which could be employed in
the arts of peace.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-03-30

With this issue of the MINER is published a
detailed statement of the financial condition
and the receipts and disbursements of Beaver
head county, for the fiscal year beginning
March LIST, 1879, and ending March list, 1880.
During the year county warrants have been
redeemed to the amount of $9,349.3S. The
total Indebtedness of the county is $29,511. SO.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-03-30

The President Thursday sent the following
nominations to the Senate: James 3. Angel,
of Michigan, to be envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipotentiary to China, vice Sew
ard, recalled. John F. Swift, of California,
and Vim. H. Prescott, of South Carolina, to
be commissioners to China to negotiate a
treaty with China.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-03-30

Jay Gould recently told a correspondent of
the Galveston Neus that three out of every
five Of the Republican politicians favor the
nomination of Blaine. He further said that
the Democrats could elect the next President
if they would do one thing-nominate Justice
Field,
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-03-30

The member of the House Committee on
railroads nave unanimously agreed to report
favorably On the bill to extend the time for
the completion Of the Northern Pacific.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-03-30

De Lesseps estimated that it would cost
200, OO0, 600 francs to construct the Suez canal.
1t actually did cost about 49, 0 600 francs,
half of which were stolen from Egypt, max
ing that country bankrupt.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-03-30

The New York Herald Irish relief fund
has reached a total of $4,000.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-02-12
NEW YORK.

Burning Of Trinity Episcopal Church
New YORK, Feb. 11.-Early this morning
the Trinity Episcopal church on Fourth avenue
and 125th street, took fire. Before the firemen
could get a stream to bear upon the flames,
the whole interior was mass of burning
material. The great bellows of the organ ex
poded with a noise heard mile Off Only
the walls are left standing The organ costing
$4,000, was insured for 81 600 The building
cost $125, 900 and was erected ten years ago. 1t
had an insurance of $4,000 in various cGm-
panes. The fire originated from a furnace
The Capitol Building Settling Badly
ALBANY, Feb. ia rumor has gained cir
cuation i'll the city and ELECTS considerable
talk among Legislators and others relative to a
discovery made in connection with the build
ing of the new capitol. A fssure was dis
covered in the ceiling of the Assembly Cham
Der on Monday, supposed to be caused by the
settling of the foundation. This continued to
increase to such a degree that sixty tons of
stone were placed on the roof in the hope of
preventing further separation. Senator
Robertson will to-day cause an investigation to
be made. Ii the rumOr proves true, it is
probable the Legislature will take steps to re-
move to the old capitol.
Republican Triumph at hinghamton.
BINGHAMToN, Feb. lin the city election
yesterday Horace N. Lester, Republican, was
elected Mayor by 2S7 majority. Three
Republican and two Democratic Aldermen
were elected, a gain of one Republican The
Republicans gain three supervisors
Attempted Wife Murder and Suicide q
BUFFALO, Feb. 11.--Peter Kertle shot his
wife to-day because she would not live with
him. He then shot himself and jumped INTO
cistern. The woman may recover.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-02-12
CHINA AND JAPAN.
Signs of a Strong Anti-Foreign Policy in
Characterization In Japan-1oO, 900
Deaths from Cholera

Signs Of a Strong Anti-Foreign Policy in
Characterization In Japan-1oO 900
Deaths from Cholera.
Hone KONG, Jan. 17-The Chinese have
determined not to recognize the Portuguese
claim to Macao, which tAough otherwise occu-
pied for three centuries is still declared Chi
nese possession.
AT Pekn signs of inaugurating a strong
anti-foreign policy seem to increase.
YOKOHAMA. Jan. 26.-Public instruction
throughout the empire is steadily increasing.
The displeasure between the government
and German envoy has been augmented by
certain underhand proceedings of the latter.
Several changes i'll the governmental policy
are due to the friendly representations of Gen.
Grant.
Since Morris return from America he has
been constant annoyance to his superiors by
his INSTRUMENTATION and indiscretions. His
downfall is only prevented by powerful in
fluance.
There is no foundation for the rumors that
gigantic frauds duplicating high officials have
been discovered
Efforts to provoke q rupture between Japan
and China continue.
The official report of the ravages of cholera,
which was subaued last year, show 16S, 900
cases and 101 900 deaths.
The proffered mediation by the United State
in the Loo Choo matter, will not De accepted
as the quarrel is not important enough to justi-
fy it,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-02-12
WASHINGTON.
Interstate Conanerce

Interstate Commerce
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE commerce COM
mittee of the House of Representatives have
decided by vote of to T. not to report the
Reagan interstate commerce bill to the House.
The Refunding Question
Secretary Sherman appeared before the
House ways and means committee, and gave
his views upon the refunding question. The
committee meets tomorrow to take final action
upon the question Of refunding.
Census Supervisors Rejected.
The Senate in executive session today re-
Iected all of the nominations of census super
visors for the eight census districts OF Ohio.
This result was reached at the end of pro-
longed session of three hours during which
nominations were distinctly stated, and their
purpose in regard to the remainder of super
visors nominations significantly foreshawdow-
ed. Mr.. Pendleton, chairman of the census
committee, explained that the adverse report
had no reference to personal character of the
nominees. but was based solely upon the
ground tht the President in nominating eight
Republicans and not single Democrat
to appoint the enumerators and supervise the
taking of the census in Ohio had violated the
spirit of the census law and ignored distinct
understanding of both parties in Congress
when the bill was passed, that SUPER
viSorS as well as enumeratOrs should be
appointed irrespective of party affiliations.
Some showing OF non-partiZanShip has been
made in the appointments of supervisors for
some of the states, but in most of them the
Democrats have been wholly ignored by the
President and this case of Ohio was glaring
instance Of partizanship of selections, fer al
though about half of the people of Ohio are
Democrats and the state has two Democratic
senators and eleven Democratic representa-
tives i'll the present Congress. The Pr 'sident
had not appointed one Democratic supervisor
to assist in taking her census.
The Negro Exodus.
The Senate exodus committee resumed the
investigation to-day. A witness from North
Carolina testified to the good treatment of the
blacks and to the opposition of white Republic
cans to the exodus movement
An Indianapolis undertaken testified to in
terring 25 or 30 colored emigrants from North
Carolina as paupers. There was great dasti-
tuition among the emigrants in indianapolis.
He believed the citizens were opposed to
negro emigration, but thought leading Re-
publicans were assisting the movement for
political purposes.
A Democratic clerk in the state auditor s
office in Indiana testified that by pretending
to be Republican he obtained an affidavit
from negro emigrant to the effect that the
negroes were instructed to get away from
South Carolina by June 1880, so their mum :
beers would show in the next census. This
witness testimony showed similar receptions
to capture atfidavits has been practiced in
other states.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-02-12
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
The Londonderry Murder,

EXETER, Feb. 11.-Sheriff Kent told Dilling-
ham last night that he had bad news, when
the boy asked, SIS she deaAR" and after that
appeared indifferent. DIR. J. F. Hall, who is
attending the prisoner, says ne could not be
more comfortable or appear better physically.
He cannot find any indications of a ball in tile
head. Judge Clarke who will preside at the
April term in Exeter, has assigned j. S. H.
Frink and Calvin Page as counsel for the pris-
oner, and he will be tried at that term. The
preliminary examination will be held on Sat
urday
Investigating the Management of the
State Prison.
CONCORD, Feb. ia hearing was begun tc-
day on the charges of maladminstration OF
affairs in the state prison principally preferred
by Burnham Wardwell. This gentleman read
a long letter containing a number of indirect
and indefinite charges. A prisoner who has
Just been pardoned, after serving year in state
prison, testified that the discipline there was
very strict but if persons behaved themselves
they were well treated. The food was good
and plenty, and he had never witnessed any OF
the cruelties charged against the prison Off
Gals
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-02-12
THE ANDOVER DEFALCA-
TON.

Town Treasurer Smiths Accounts $1o,-
900 Short.
NORTH ANDovER, Mass, Feb. 1.-THE de-
falcation of Town Treasurer Andrew Smith is
more serious than previously reported. Smith
was one of tho most trusted men in town. His
bondsmen. Hon. George L. Davis and Colonel
Theron johnson, first learned of the 1efalca-
ton from the morning papers. Great excite
ment prevails in the town. Smiths brother
in-law is acting postmaster. The treasurer
office was closed this morning. Smith has en-
gagged ex-Representative Newton P. Frye as
counsel. He visited him in jail and found him
in a high state of excitement. Acting under
advice of counsel Smith refused to make any
statement to reporters, but it may be stated
on authority that the defalcation is between
ten and fifteen thousand dollars. Smith has
been treasurer since 1869 The town will lose
nothing, as Smiths bondsmen are good.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-02-12
MINOR TELEGRAMS.

Isaac Tyson was arrested for kicking his
wife to death in Philadelphia Tuesday night.
Both were negroes.
Edward Remnant, convicted of the murder
of his wife in New York, has been sentenced
to be hung April 2.
The grand jury Of the Bristol asszes have
returned O true bill for fraud and conspiracy
against the directors and managers of the late
West of England Bank.
1t is reported that the Countess Burdett
Coutts will give E50O, 900 to afford permanent
relief for Ireland.
The Herald relief fund now amounts to
s144,29S.
The collection of paintings belonging to the
estate of the late Mrs Benjamin Nathan of
New York, has been sold for S39,117
Twenty-nine thousand shares of preferred
stock and 10000 common stock Of the Wabash
Pacific road is to be issued in payment of the
stock and first and second income bonds of the
Toledo, Peoria & Warsaw road. The first
mortgage bonds of the latter road are guaran-
teed per cent interest.
The annual statement of the Delaware &
Hudson Coal Co. show receipts of $9,979, $50;
payments, $1,000, 1893; deficit $63O,0l3.
At Lehighton, Pa, Tuesday night, man
named Goldberger shot and killed man
named Edward Mulhern, while the two men
were quarreling about story which COLDER
ger had circulated about Mulherins wife.
1t is reported that Rev. Mr.. Hayden will be
tried again.
Alexander Schosss, who fired on priest
while celebrating mass in an Italian church,
has been sentenced to penal servitude for life.
The paint shop of VIM. P. Sargent in Bos-
ton, with number of carriages, was burned
last night. Loss $1,000.
Thurlow Weed had his pockets picked of a
check for $3.50, on a horse car yesterday.
The treasurer of the Irish Land League has
received S4757 since the Sd inst. The new
treasurer of the Irish famine fund has sent
$40, 4S9 TO Ireland.
Philip Kruger, President of the Broadway
Bank Of New York. has been sentenced to
three months imprisonment and fine of $500
for perjury.
r. d. Wilmot has been appointed Governor
of New Brunswick, vice Chandler deceased.
A meeting of prominent business men was
held in New York last night to take measures
to further Secretary Sherman's Presidential
aspirations.
A detachment OF the Second Cavalry had q
fight with band of Sioux near Fort Keogi
the 4th inst. One soldier and one Indian were
killed and three Indians made prisoners. ssxsa
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-02-12
Brixhton Ca,tIe Markc,,

For the week ending Wednesday, Feb II.
Amount of stock at market 1901; Sheep and
Lambs 612Swine IA, $50; number Western Cattle
$500; Eastern Cattle 366; Mich Cows and North
srn Cattle 1876.
Prices Of Beef Cattle 2 100 fb, live weight-Ex-
as so; second quality 621a95 90; third quality,
at 25a4 30; poorest grades of coarse Oxen Bulls.
stc., 3 25@4 1914.
Bighton Hides at Sc p ID; Brighton Tallow Sc
SAC y ID.
Country Hides at 7a71sc y fb; Country Tai
lew 419@S4s4 %fb.
Calf Skins i23sc p ID; Sheep and Lamb Skins
at SOAP SO each.
Working Oxen-Trade has been very quiet and
but few buyers in market. We quote sales of
Grth. Live weight.
1 pair. .......6 $500 500
p pair -. .9 g 400 500 SIG S1S Ga
Mich Cows--Extra at S459S7O; ordinary at $40
@S44; springers $18@55; Farrow Cows S13@$27
p head: We quote sales3 sgringers $40 each; at
$42; 2 Mich Cows S115.
Store Cattle Not any in market, most of the
small Cattle being bought up by butchers to slsugh
ter.
Sheep and Lams-Those from the West were
owned by butchers and cost landed at Brighton from
5 to 7c }s ID live weight
SWINE Fat Hogs, prices at 5ss@51ac y y, live
weight.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-02-12
California lliuIng stocks.
The Wool Market.

BosToN, Feb. 11-[Reported far the Pressl-The
following is list of prices quoted this afternoon:
Ohio and Pennsylvania icklock, 57,Q5sc :Cheice
Coarse 48G50c. Michigan-Extra and XIX 5lIa52
Fine 50@5lc; Medium o5a56c; Common 46a 4Sc
Other Western-Fine and 5O(951c Medium 54a
sic; Common 46i64Sc; Pulled Extra 45G52.; Su
perfne 45965c; No at 35G4Oc. Combing fleece
5k9bS; Fine delaine 5oa55c; California .Oo44c
Cexas 25G40c; Canada pulled 45@55c; do Combine
48a5Oc; Smyrna, washed S,a27c ;unwashed 12a15
Buenos Ayres 1886; Cape Good Hope 31@133c
Australian 47@521ae: Donskoi 23a2S1sc.
sThe market for Wool continues to sustain the
prices are not only well sustained but still tend
ing upward.
In Philadelphia the upward tendency noted las
we continues, and there is an active inquiry fol-
most GRADES
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-02-12
TEMPERANCE CONVENTION.

Neal Dow Demands Severer Penalties to
Put Down the Rum Traffic.
AUGUSTA, Feb. 1.-THE mass temperance
convention convened in this city to-day. A
very large attendance was present from all
parts of the State and crowded sessions were
held both forenoon and afternoon. In the
evening public meeting was held in Meonian
hall which was filed to its utmost capacity.
Speeches were made by Campmeeting John
Allen, Neal Dow and Rev. Mr.. Vibbert of
Massachusetts,. Mr.. Dow introduced a series
of resolutions to be submitted to theLegislature
this winter, praying for a more rigid enforce
ment of the law and severer penalties for all
concerned in any way with the rum traffic.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-02-12
BANK ROBBERY.

A Connecticut Bank Relieved of $4,000.
NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-THE vault of the
Westport, Conn.,, National Bank was broken
into at three o'clock this morning by five men,
and between $4,000 and $4,000 stolen. The
watchman of the village was overpowered, car
ried to the bank and locked up in a closet. The
noise made by blowing open the vault door
alarmed the neighborhood, and the burglars
escaped. A steel safe in the vault containing
a large amount of money and valuable bonds
was untouched. Inside OF the bank the lurni-
the explosion,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-02-12
A Row at q Wedding.

ROME, o., Feb. 11.-During a wedding re-
ception at John Wrinkles, a short distance
from Rome, last night while the party was
dancing crowd came with guns and bells de-
handing money for treat. 1t was given and
the crowd left but returned and demanded
more money. 1t was refused and regular
battle ensued lasting 30 minutes in which six
men were wounded, one fatally. Others are in
critical condition
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-02-12
BIG BURGLARY.
AHouse on Beacon Street Robbed Of

A House on Beacon Street Robbed of
$4,000 Worth of Bonds and Jewelry
Boston, Feb. 1.-THE residence of Geo. H.
Norman on Beacon street was entered by
thieves between 6 and this evening, while
the family were at dinner, and robbed of
bonds checks, money and diamonds aggregat-
ing in value about $4,000 The robbers en-
tered the house by a fire escape in the rear of
the building and locked themselves in the sec
ond story while performing their work. Among
the valuabes stolen were $4,000 of registered
bonds, numbers unknown, several checks, a
diamond brooch worth $1,000, rings, breast pins
and other jewelry There is no clue.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-02-12
MASSACHUSETTS.

A Rather Unsatisfactory Vindication
Boston, Feb. ia libel suit for $40 900,
brought against the Boston Herald by Rev. j.
w. Cole of Charlemont for an alleged libellous
article accusing the plaintiff of horsewhipping
his wife, was settled today in the Superior
Court by the proposition of the plaintiff that
he would accept verdict of one dollar with
out costs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-02-12
DEATHS.

In this city, 10th inst, Ellen, wife of the late
Anthoine Cooke, aged 4S years. ---
Funeral from her late residence, 146 Newbury
street. Friday MOI ming at 10 o'clock.
In this city, 18th inst, Annie Reynolds, aged
80 years months "a days.
Funeral from the residence of Mrs. Johanna X.
Welch. So Pleasant street. Friday afternoon at
$50 o'clock.l
In Scarboro, Feb. TO- Mrs. Sarah Libby, aged "A
years months. Boston papers please copy.l
In Albany, Feb 1, Mrs. Sophia, wife Of Rawson
Hutchinson, aged II years.
In Albany Feb. g. Mrs. Eliphaet Burbank aged
about 60 years.
In North Bridgton, Feb. A. Mr.. Henry Smith, aged
about 20 years.
In Porter. Jan 80. Abel Downs. aged 60 years.
In Waterford, Jaw. 81, Theodore S. Sauuders.aged
about As years. ~
In Bowdoinham, Jan. rs, Mrs. Ruth A. Hillman
aged SO years IL months.