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The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1881-01-25
Broken Wires.

CHICAGO, Jan. 20.-Owing to a heavy sleet
storm which seems to extend from Philadel-
phia northward along the coast into New
England and for two hundred miles west, no
reports are received from the east, the wire
being broken and unfit for business. There
is not a single wire to New York; only one
wire from P%ittsburg to Baltimore and the lat
ter city is sending all the telegraph business
through to New York by train. There is
very little prospect of getting any eastern or
European news until late in the evening.
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Produce Market Report.
T Jan. "a, 1881.

BUTTE, Jan. "a, 1881.
The following are the Wholesale prices
paid by merchants and hotel keepers for the
commodities enumerated, delivered from the
wagon. Price list carefully corrected every
Monday:
Flour, Ruby Valley, xxx, $500 per cwt.
Mill Creek, xxx, $500"
Union Mills New Process Cream of the
Valley, $3.50.
Union Mills xxx Snowflake, $3.50.
Union Mills Xxx, $3.50.
Utah, choice, $500.
Graham, S..
Wheat, per h., 81 cents, fair demand.
Oats, per h., 81 cents, in demand.
Butter, per h., 35 to As cents.
Eggs, per dozen, 60 cents.
Corn meal, s to 7 cents.
Beef, on foot, SC
Beets, 3 cents.
Hay per ton, $500 to $27.Oo; in demand.
Fresh fish, 20 cents per pound.
Cheese, Is to Is cents.
Barley, So so to 2 Is per hundred.
Dried beans, Montana, 7 cts.
Mutton, 8 cents per pound.
Pork, dressed, - cents per pound.
Veal, s cents per pound.
Vension 6 cents per pound.
Spring Chickens, $3.50 per dozen.
Wood, Sc per cord.
Rutabagas, &c.
Potatoes, SIC.
Onions, &c.
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Gould's Last Purchase,

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 21.-It is stated, on what
is considered truthful authority, that Jay
Gould has purchased a considerable interest
in. the Keokuk Northern Packet Line.
Joseph Kinney fled an application in the
circuit court this morning for appointment as
receiver for the Missouri River Packet COM
pany. Kinney alleges that the directors and
officers Of the company grossly mismanaged
its affairs and violated its charter and by
laws, and combined to defraud the corpora
ton and depreciate its stock by appropriating
theprotits to their W use.
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of his case, but for the purpose of defending
the great commonwealth Of Massachusetts,
from some charges made against it in the
minority report.
Adjourned.
Senate bill for retirement of General Ord
with the rank and pay of Major-General
passed.
The contested election case of Boynton vs..
Loring came up, Boyntsn speaking in his W
behalf.
After a debate a majority resolution in ia
vor Of the sitting member, Loring, was agreed
to without discussion.
Keifer then called up the contested election
case of Bixby VS.. Hall, of Florida. The re-
port of the committee on elections was unani-
mously in favor of Bixby, and after a reso-
luton in his favor had been passed, the house
took. a recess.
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The Whitaker Case.

W YORK, Jan. 2O.-Whittaker's court
pal began to-day. The order for the court
Pal being read. Whittaker's counsel, Gov.
nberlain, said they had no challenge to
against any member of the court, but
esired Col. Lugenbiel to be put upon
ath SO they might determine whether to
enge him Or not. Col. Lugenbiel was
n, and was closely Intercepted by
~aberlain as to whether he had ever ex-
fed an opinion or had any bias in the
Or had csnversed or read abont it. Luz
|lel said he had read the papers on the
and talked now and then, but knew as
about it as any a He might have
Iessed an opinion, but had formed no de-
one and was not prejadiced. He would
not to serve if there was objection.
~aberlain left the matter with the court
ner Lugenbiel should remain. The
said that only a formal challenge could
Re him. Whitaker net objecting the
was administered to all the members.
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YORK, January 20.-A Washington
al contains the following points:
p. Grant heads a petition to make Post
Eer James, of New York, Postmaster Gen.
IN Garfeld's cabinet.
'ither Blaine nor anyone else has been
ed a cabinet position under the new ad-
stratlon.
Pakling and his friends are very angry to-
|, because Allison, of Iowa, is to be sec
Of the treasury.
hder the provisions Of the funding bill
Pa to-day, all national banks hereafter
aized will be compelled to hold one
Of their capital in the new 3-per cent
Ps' while under existing laws such banks
organize upon the purchase of $5o0,000
Of United States bends. This will have
ffect to prevent the organization of new
and thus diminish the demand for new
cents.
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ST. LOUIS, Jan. 20.-Noah Howling, during
a drunken spree yesterday, at Delaware Bend,
on Red river, Texas, assaulted Geo. Barrett
with a pistol and was shot and killed by
Barrett.
A soldier of Co. F 10th infantry, was shot
and killed in cold blood at San Angelo, Tex
as, near Fort Concho, night before last, by a
gambler named r. e. Watson, who, after the
murder, was furnished with a fleet horse by
friends and escaped.
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Allotments.

NEW YORK, Jan. 19.-The Times learns
frsm an official source that the awards to the
telegraph companies will be as follows To
Western Union, $50 $500, 900; to American
Union, $l5,000,0 900; to Atlantic & Pacific,
$S,4OO,00O. This is within a fraction of 1873
per cent. for Western Union on stock out
standing; $50 per cent. for American Union,
not counting unissued bonds, and 60 per cent.
for Atlantic g. Pacific.
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Brutal Murder.

COLUMBUS, O., Jan. 21.- A special to
the Daily DESPATCH says: Last night, a sa-
loon keeper named Lafferty, put two men
named Altman and Jones, out of his saloon
for raising a disturbance. The men broke
open the door of the place, rsentered and
killed Lafferty with a chunk Of IRON. They
were arrested and are now in Jail at Nelson
Vile.
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The Revolver.

A special to the Euening Journal frsm
Genoa, Livingston county, Mich, says: VIM.
Van Blairco, a farmer living near there, yes
terday shot his wife dead, and then killed
himself; cause, drink and family troubles.
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Dsath Of Father Puroall.

CINCINNATI, Jan. 20.-Father Edward
Purcell, brother to the archbishop, and man
ager Of the disastrous church banking con-
Germ here, whose failure cost the depositors
several million dollars, died Of apoplexy last
night.
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CHICAGO g. R'Y.

You are landed by the Union Pacific r. r. in tho
Union Depot at Council Bluffs, where stands the
ca NV. Palace Train, composed of Pullman
Hotel Cars. Pullman Sleeping Cars; elegantDay
Coaches, Smoking Baggage, Postal Cars, etc.,
Illinois, and into Chicago. Gliding smoothly
along over the superb track of steel rail through
thriving cities and villages, comfortably seated
in this train, one scarcely discovers the high
rate of speed which at he is riding. Trains of
this road are always on time, connections sure,
and passengers seeking pleasure. comfort. safe
tip and ease in travelling. will find the NORTH
Western" in excess of their expectations, and
the greatest of all routes to Chicago and the
East. Insist upon Ticket Agents selling you
Tickets via this Road : all Agents sell them.
Examine your Tickets, and refuse to buy if they
do not read over this Road. If you wish the
Best Travelling Accommodations, you will buy
your tickets by this Route, ~ AND WILL
TAKE NO OTHER.
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TAKEN UP

By the subscriber in October, last one black
horse, star in forehead indistinguishable brand
on left shoulder about four years old.
Also one grey horse, i"ndistinguishable brand
on left shoulder. Taken up last December. The
owner or owners are requested to prove property,
pay charges and take them away.
w3t Up. THOMAS 4 BRO. Warm Springs.
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NEW. CURVATURE ROOMS

NEW, FURNITURE ROOMS
West Broadway, opposite School House, and
Basement under L. Marks & Sons,
Main Street.
BUTTE CITY, MONTANA
PARLOR SUITS, Chamber and Bedroom Sets,
Marble and Walnut Top.
WOOD and Cane Seat Chairs of all kinds.
BEDSTEADs, Bureaus. Tables, Bed Lounges,
Sofas, Dressing Cases, What-Nots and Brackets.
MIRRORS, Picture Frames, Clock Shelves.
Mouldings, Brackets, and Hat Racks.
MATTRESSES of Hair, Wool and Mo
A No. 1 Feathers in bulk.
WALNUT COFFINS constantly on hand.
and trimmed to order. Trimmings of all kindk
constantly IN stock.
ALSO. a Large Supply of
PANEL DOORS AND GLAZED SASH
of All Sizes
81 1 invite all to come and see for thsn,selv
before purchasing elsewhere.
B-PETIT.
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IT IS U WONDERFUL

TNU see what improvements now exist as COM
l. pared with railway travel only a few years
ago. To become convinced of this, one has only
to select for his route East the popular and well
known
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Fair Haven.


 The new parochial school for St. Francis parish forms one of the number of important and notable buildings erected in Fair Haven in the past score of years. Fair Haven has had quite number of important buildings erected in that time, most of which are school edifces, and at Grapevine Point there has been big stride forward in the erection of so many manufactories. The recent fire took away part of the shops of the Hol- comb establishment, but with their ac- customed energy the loss is repaired and 8 building twice the size of the part burned has been already erected and roofed. The parochial school building is externally fin ished and is plain two-story brick structure with stone window caps It is of neat architectural appearance and is surmounted by wooden tower or belfry, suggestive somewhat of the academy or town house of ye olden time, and which neatly crowns the edifce
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New Haven Ladies in san Francisco.


 We find in the Morning CzU, of San Fran cisco, Cal, in it's society reports fine arti- cle of a third of column, headed 'sThe Ban croft Kettledrum,' being an account of mo- table society event in that city given by Mrs. Bancroft, wife of the historian, and formerly of this city, in honor of her sister, Miss Mary Grifing, of this city, who with her mother, Mrs John s. Grifhng, are in San Francisco. The CaH iu addition to much more descrip- tive of the toilets, says as follows:
 On the afternoon of last Thursday the res idence of Mrs. H. H. Bancroft corner of Van Ness avenue and Sutter street, was the scene of one of those pleasant little social events, the special mission of which is to bring the ladies of society into a more intimate social paratively informal, exacting only those neints of etiquette that may be considered the shibboleth of good breeding. Usually there are few gentlemen present, as they are essentially ladies affair
 On this occasion the drawing room, parlors and the dining room were tastefully decora- ted with flowers and ferns. The parlor and four elegant rooms at the rear of the parlor and ranging trayersely with it, all connect ing with wide sliding doors, were thrown practically into one, forming one grand T. shaped salon The rear Yeranda was com pletely screened from outside observation by covering of canvas, and was used as a sort of supplemental refectory connecting with the transverse range ofirooms by lofty windows which opened from the floor. The guests began to arrive at 3 o'clock, and were received by Mrs Bancroft and her sister, Miss Grifing. Tea was served in one of the side rooms and on the veranda, which was equipped for the occasion with a number of tables. all bountifnlly spread with delica- cies and the suggestions of refined sumptu- ary regime.
 The guests were waited upon by Mrs. finp. her sister, Miss Grifing, Mrs. w. B Bancroft, Miss Anne Bradley and the two. Misses Durbrow If there was anything at all lacking to complete the happiness of the occasion, it was the presence of Miss Kate Bancroft, who is now in Europe, and than
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A sulc1ds,s Body ptseovsrs,,.

Shortly before 10 o'clock Sunday morning the body of a man was discovered in the water of Winthrops cove above the railroad bridge. The coroner was notified, and, sum, moning jury, the body was taken from the water, when it was found to be that of man about sixty years of age, 8 stranger here and who had nothing to identify him unless pos sibly receipt for $5o.30 made out in San Antonio, Texas, to M. A. Adams. may furnish clew- The deceased had $1.9o in cash in his pockets. stone weighing about seven pounds was attached by string to the mans neck. The jury rendered verdict of death by suicide and the body was handed over to the .undertakers for interment. -Norqstc Bulletin.
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Ladies' light rubbers advertised by us are the "Gem Croquet''' style. the prettiest and lightest overshoe in market, price 37 cents.
 WALLACE B. FENN 6 Go.
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BOOTH AS RIcHELIEu.

The sale of seats for the performance to be given by the eminent tragedian Edwin Booth at Carlis Opera House this evening has been very large, and there will undoubtedly be crowded house. The play to be presented is Richelieu, and the support will be frst-class.
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Death From Cancer.

Mrs. Caroline Bronson died at her resi- dence No. 13 Elliott street, Sunday, aged about 65 years. About a year ago she had malignant scirrhus cancer on her breast re- moved, Dr. E. L. R. Thompson and Dr c. A. Lindsley performing the operation. About eight weeks ago the cancer returned under the left armpit near the lower edge of the previous line of incision. After many urgent requests to again operate, and as many refusals, the case being very desper- ate one, the poor lady insisted on taking her small chance for life, and the operation was performed Sunday by Dr. Thompson and his assistant, Dr. Lynde. The operation re- vealed that the cancer would in very short time have caused death, it having already ex- tended deep into vital parts. Mrs. Bronson by great efforts year ago, after long en- deavor obtained pension for her husband, who is deranged, the back money amounting to $6. 500, and the monthly payment being $50. The deceased was formerly servant in Rev. Dr. Todd's family.
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Military Matters.

FALL MUSTER OF THE aRAYs, BLUES AND
 LIGHT GUARD.
 At the Grays' armory last evening the company had their fall muster, and it was the occasion also of their annual compli- mentary sociable The armory presented gay and brilliant scene. The company &C., quilted itself finely in drill, both in the man. uaf and company movements and is in fine condition. Ont of 52 members 50 were present. Colonel Graham was the inspector Among the military friends present were ex- Mayor Lewis, Colonel Hendrick Captain filling, inspector of target practice, ex-Lieu- tenant Peck Sperry, Adjutant Elliott, and 8 large number of veteran Grays. After the military exercises a social was held, graced with many pretty toilets, and the dancing was participated in by a large number to fine music. The floor committee were Lieutenant A. M Howarth, Sergeant F. T. Lee, Sergeant John Draine, Corporal L. H. Bates, Private B. P. Sperry.
 The Light Guards and Blues also had their fall muster at Union Armory, inspected by Colonel Graham. There was large turn out of both commands, and their evolutions and acquaintance with the manual reflected much credit upon the organizations. The field staff and band of the Second were also present and participated in the fall muster.
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Or. E. A. Frseman's Lectures.

Some persons have expressed doubt as 10 whether Mir. Freeman, whose vigorous thought and picturesque style so fascinate the reader of his historical works. possesses equal attractions as a lecturer. The audi ences that have greeted him wherever he has spoken in this country furnish significant answer to such doubts and confirm remark made by Davidson in his sketches of emi- nent English liberals. In speaking of Mir. Freeman's defeat when candidate for Par iament in Mid Somerset, he says 'tHis failure, consider, was loss of no small magnitude He is good speaker and his speein knowledge would on many occasions in recent sessions have been of the highest utility in Parliament" The people of New Haven will turn out in large numbers we ex- pect. togreet one so distinguished at his first lecture in North Sheffield Hall to-morrow evening.
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Flashing Diamonds, Orienta l
 Mn

It is old adage, "Man wants but little here below,'' but we may add that if that lit tie comes in diamonds such as sparkle and flash in one of George H. Ford's show win dows, just placed on exhibition, in such a case one could be content as the diamond display he is making this week represents a fortune, and is attracting great attention. Such beauties defy description. One is a $11 ,OOO necklace and pendant. The neck lace consists of II diamonds
 ''of purest ray serene"
 the central star of the circle being Iustrous B carat stone and the 40 others being gradu- ated in size down to one carat stone The pendant is composed of 10 brilliant diamonds ranging from to carats in size. A very elegant diamond brooch is shown at $4, 400, a very handsome butterfly for the head dress ing at $1, 800, and solitaire earrings from $9, GOO down, and solitaire fnger:rings in pro- fusion, also rubies, sapphires and all pre- cious stones set in elegant devices special policeman is in constant attendance for the protection of the crowds of admirers and the superb display.
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Heading Matter on Every Page
LOCAL NEWS.
RrfaT Mention.


 Mir. S. Mansfield, of Philadelphia, is visit ing among his many old friends in this city. c. NJ. Wooding bought out the stock of the late MT. Hughes, the livery stable pro- prietor. The annual masquerade ball of the Teutonia Manner Chor will take place at Germania Hall on the evening of January 16, 1882.
 Captain Crafts, of the Quinnipiac Brick Go. at Quinnipiac, whose karn was destroyed by fire recently, is about erecting a new one in it's stead.
 Owing to several unavoidable causes the concert of the Second Regiment Band orches- tra which was to occur tonight in English Hall, has been postponed for one week.
 The board of examiners to inquire into the case of Lieutenant Colonel J. N. Bacon, Sec ond regiment, will meet for consultation at the New Haven House next Monday evening Town Agent Reynolds, Thomas Callahan MT. and Mrs T. J. Fox and M. R. Enscoe, Land League delegates, left for Chicago yes terday. City Clerk Keating has gone from Bridgeport
 The Board of Finance were in session again last evening in the Mayors office, for the purpose of reaching conclusion regard ing the estimates for next year. No decision was reached.
 The passengers trains out of the city yes- terday were unusually large. The large numbers returning home from Thanksgiving was the cause. Several of the trains had two locomotives.
 The steamer Favorite has been sold to Port Jefferson parties who are to put her on the route between that port and Bridgeport next season She has been plying between Nor wich and Fishers Island.
 Major P. Maher has received the appoint ment of inspector of the laying of the asphalt blocks fronting the Grand Opera House, in behalf of the asphalt company, and they will be laid today if the weather permits
 The Veteran Bremen will hold regular monthly meeting in rooms 10 and II City Hall on Thursday evening of this week. Business of importance will be considered The hour of meeting is o'clock sharp.
 Members of the Republican Town Con- mittee will meet at room ?, Lefingwell build ing, corner of Court and Church streets, on Wednesday evening at 7:3O o'clock The newly elected chairmen of the ward commit tees constitute the town committee
 The Meriden Congregational society, which so consistently sought to induce Rev. George H. Hepworth, of New York, to become their pastor, will learn with regret that he has agreed to occupy the pulpit in the Belleville avenue Congregational church, Newark, N J.
 The Masonic Protective society last even ing accepted five new members.
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sealded ,o Da,tb

On Saturday afternoon, as Mrs. E. F. Kent, residing on Boswell avenue, Norwich, was re- moving kettle of hot water from the stove her little three-year-old daughter Eva, who was playing with kitten in the room, ran against and upset the kettle, receiving the whole of it's contents upon her back. Her clothing was completely saturated, and before it could be removed the child was fatally scalded. The little one fingered until Sun day noontime, when death ended her suffer- ing.
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A Hnnting Expedition south.

scow built to order by MT. George A. Wells for party of New York gentlemen, who are to spend most of the winter on hunting expedition in the bays and shore waters along the southern coast from North Carolina to Florida, started for New York this morning. It is flat -botton1ed and of very light draft so as to be able to get around in shallow water. The interior, which is roomy. is fitted up with eight or ten berths and all ths eopyeniences for cooking and hunting. Sails furnish the propelling power-BsTdge- mort F19.917e7.
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On Friday evening of this week the great Union Square Theater company will appear at Carl1's Opera House in SsFelicia, stWomans Love.n Hose Eytnge, the great emotional artist, will take the leading character and she will be well supported. Seats now sale at IooTuis' TenDle of MIIsic
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College Items.

 F The attendance at noon recitation yester- day was very small.
 The Lit., with the prize essay, will be out Wednesday.
 The new boat was put into the water last week.
 A new launch for the crew is promised for next spring.
 Only two of the forty Canadian colleges are co-educational
 Tonight Prof Sumner delivers an address at the Boston Yale alumni meeting.
 There is probability of 8 cut tomorrow morning in political economy.
 Tomorrow night Anna Louise Cary gives concert before the students of Oberlin. The chimney in old South caught fire yes. terday afternoon, but no damage was done. At 8 recent rush between sophomores and freshmen at Columbia College two men were so seriously injured that they have been ob- liged to give up college duties for time. A fellowship in mining has been established at Princeton, which is to be open to the se- nior class and to post graduate students. The income is 5000 and the holder will be re- quired to spend one year in the continuous study of the mines and mining interests of Colorado.
 There are IA commercial and business colleges in this country with 535 instructors and 22, ,021 students.
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 Lowell, Mass