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The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-03-24
THE SKATING T
A Gard from Manager Halvorson.

A good many rumors having been
circulated regarding the skating race
between Miss McAulif and Leon
Cohen at the Pavilion last Saturday
night, / deem it best to set all stories
at rest by q simple statement of fact.
The race was the result ola SIS bet
between Al Dell and Leon Cohen,
the former betting on Miss Mean
lift and the latter on himself,
and the only part takon in the
matter by the Skating Pavilion was
to allow the contestants the privilege
Of using the floor for the race. Miss
McAullf having won the race the
stakes We're handed over to Al. Dell,
who had put up the money, and that
gentleman very generously gave
Miss McAuliff SIS out of the $25 he
had won. The Pavilion manage
ment did not put up q purse of $50 OF
any ether sum to be skated for, and
that they had no further interest in
the race than to simply allow the use
of their floor is shown by the follow
ing Statement published in the Inter
Mountain on March 18th.
considerable Interest is being man
ifested IN the race to come OH at the
Pavilion Saturday night between Miss
McAulitf and Leo. Cohen. The race
is Tor So, but it is probable, from
present indications, tnat a very large
amount of money will change hands
on the outside. The hackers of the
contestants have met and de cided up
on the following rules:
l. That in case of fall or the break
age OF straps or skates the party shall
be allowed to commence again-but
not more than once.
2. That there are two time keepers,
to be agreed upon by the parties in
terested, and n starter, whose de-
cisiOn shall be final.
3. That there shall be no..spectators
inside the circle, save timers and
starters, who shall act as judges.
The above rules have been adopted
by the parties interested in the race,
and will not govern any race that may
be arranged by the managers of the
In the present contest the
simply allow the use of the
floor for the trial of speed"
G.. A. B. HALvoRsoN,
Manager.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-03-24
An Idaho Outrage.

A man named Gibson, says the Sill
ger State, who keeps a station at Lit
tie Rattlesnake, on the Idaho and
Overland road, had a man working
for him whose name is unknown, as
he had been in Gibson's employ only
three days. Gibson went out look
ing after cattle, and on his return
learned that the man had outraged
his eighty ear.old daughter and a+d.
Gibson pursued him and caught him
on the stage, made him get off and
60 back the road a short distance,
where he shot and killed him.
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FOREIGN News.

ST. PETERSBURG, March 21.-A
person has been arrested at Moscow
while ordering clock work of a sus-
picious description.
BERLIN, March 21.-Nothing is
known here concerning the scheme
attributed in America to Bismarck
for acquiring land in Mexico on
which to settle German emigrants.
BRUSSELS, March 2l.-The court
of cessation has refused to grant a
new trial in the case of Leon and
Armand Peltzer, convicted of MUIR
ders.
LONDON, March 21.-Right Hon.
Anthony J. Mandella, Nj. P. for
Sheffield and Vice President of the
Council, is seriously indisposed.
TUN1s, March 21.-De Lesseps
reached Gabes on his way to the des-
ert of Sahara.
PARIS, March 81. - Waddington
will represent France in the corona
ton of1the Car.
LARNE, March 2l.-Arrived, State
of Georgia.
VIENNA, March N.-Thec command
er of the French squadron in NADIA
gascar waters has been ordered to
spare Tamataye as far as possible and
blockade but ports.
ST. PETERSBURG, March 21.--Lieut.
Hunt passed through from Irkutsk,
where he LETT the bodies of Comman-
der belong and comrades for trans
p~ortation to America in the spring.
The autopsy Of Gortschakoff
showed he was not poisoned.
The student who attempted sui
eide in Bath last month confesses
Nihilists commanded him to shoot
the Gar at the banquet and fete
given by the Finland regiment. The
student was presen: at the banquet
disguised as a waiter but his courage
failed him, and knowing his fate
from the -Nihilists, he resolved to
commit suicide.
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Found Guilty.


Louis Dubost, who ran away with
Lucy Abell's $1,000, wal yesterday
found guilty by the jury, and his
punishment fixed at one year il the
penitentiary. For the first time
since his arrest the prisoner broke
down when the verdict was an
nounced. The contemplation Of in
generation in the penitentiary COM
pletely unnamed him, and for a few
moments his frame was eonvulsed
with emotion, while scalding tears Of
shame and chagrin coursed they way
down his pallid cheeks. The defense
was purely technical, and he may
consider himself extremely fortunate
that no heavier penalty was adj
Judged.
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General Grant is in danger of ha

General Grant is in danger of hav-
ina the lifelong credit he enjoyed of
never having been licked completely
upset by the action of the United
States Government. He is to go on
the new two-cent postage stamp.
A case of death from hydrophobia
three years after the victim was bit
ten is reported from New York. The
virus of a mad-dog's fang is about 3
uncertainty insidious as the spirit of
reform in a defeated political candi-
date.
The hair of a girl employed in the
Elgin watch factory was caught in
the machinery and violently pulled
From that time all of thenew growth
was white, and now the receding
color has reached a point half way to
the ends.
The city Of Birmingham, in Ala.
bama, the center of an important iron
production in the south, has a popu.
lation of Is, 1000, and is said to be in
creasing at the rate of 5000 a year.
The ccal product of the region is put
down ut $500, 900 tons a year.
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Wanted.

A good travelling man to take the
agency of Montana Territory and
sell bottled ale, porter, champagne
cider, ginger ale, Milwaukee bottled
beer, etc, on commission only. A
splendid chance for. a man already
engaged in some business pertaining
to selling goods TO saloon keepers.
For further particulars address, with
references, JOHN A. LOMAx.
II to IS Charles Place, Chicago, Iii.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-03-24
Postmaster Milford COOmes and
VIM. II. Smith Summarily
Dealt with by the
Committee Of
Safety.

The following additional particu-
lars of the hanging of Coomes and
Smith at Greenhorn Station are gath
cred from the Helena papers of the
10th instant:
sword was brought in from the
Mouth of Greenhorn yesterday morn
ing by a traveller from the tunnel that
two men were hanging to trees, one
at each side Of the road, about two
hundred yards this side of the Eleven
Mile House, the victims being Mil
ford Coomes and VIM. H. Smith.
The hanging, plausibly enough, grew
out of the i~ncendiary fire Of Friday
night last, by which the large stable
of HI. McNalIy was burned, togeth-
er with eight lead of horses, three
cows, hay, grain, harness, etc.
Immediately following the fire, as
We learn, an investigation vas insti-
tuted by the committee OF safety
through trusted members, and the
arson was definitely and conclusive
ly traced to Coomes and Smith, who
are said to have confessed the crime.
As soon as satisfied and sure of their
gullt, the committee are said to have
moved swiftly in maturing their
plans, and on Sunday night, as
stated, they were quietly and effect
lively carried cut and a pair of ugly,
defiant criminals summarily pun
ished.
From parties arriving from Green
horn to-day it is learned that shortly
after IL O'Clock Sunday night a dozen
or fifteen men gathered near.
Coomes' house and two of them went
to the door and called Kim and Smith
out, saying they wanted to talk
with them. They came out as re-
quested, and Mrs. Coomes heard
them walk away from the house
talking. She waited some little time
for her husband to return, and finally
stepped to the door and listened, but
heard no sound. Tired of waiting,
she finally went to bed: supposing
that some urgent business had come
up requiring his attention. Nor did
she know any better until in the
morning, when she was told that her
husband and another man were
hanging to trees down the road but
a short distance.
The men had been hanged upon
two quaklng aspens, n at each end
of the road, in a little hollow about
two thirds Of the way from McNally's
place to the Eleven Mile House.
The rope with which Coomes was
hung had the regulation hangman's
knot. That on Smith was bungling-
~ tied, appearing as if it. had been
done in a hurry.
COOmes at one time run q saloon at
and before that figured in
Alder gulch in the palmy days Of
gold digging. He was a quar-
and frequently desperate
man, and on several occasions has
had to answer before the police and !
probate courts of Helena for assault |
with deadly weapons and other Of
Smith was a dissipated fell
low and a tool in the hands of
CoOmes. He came to the Territory, |
it is said, with Bell T. Browns rail- |
road outfit, proved worthless as a
|aborer, was discharged, and has
since drifted about spending his time
N idleness and the absorption of
rec drinks"
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-03-24
Miscellaneous

NEW YORK, March 21.-Exchange
here will be closed from Friday to
Monday inclusive.
HOUSTON, Texas, March 21.--Un-
known parties fired into Austin
Johnson's house, where officer Snow
was Killed Saturday night, killing
Mrs. johnson.
UTICA, March 2l.-Justice Haipht.
who was shot in bed at DeRuvter
three weeks ago, is reported diving.
His wife is arrested. Haight charges
his wife with the shooting. She denies
all knowledge of it.
CHICAGO, March 2l.-Reports from
the central portion of the State indi-
cate the cold snap has caused damage
to early sown wheat, and serious7v
afflicted the peach crop prospect.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-03-24
DISTRICT COURT.
Hon. VIM. j. Galbraith, Judge,
Presiding.-Charles 8.
Warren, Clerk.

PROCEEDINGS MARCH 2lsT.
CIVIL CASES.
D. X. Butler ct. al. vs. Reuben L.
Davis ct al; partition and account
ing; tried by court by consent, evil
dence heard and argument contin-
ued.
John II. King, native of Great
Britain, made his final declaration
and was admitted to citizenship of
the United States upon taking the
oath of allegiance.
Wm. F. Stanley VS.. Fred G. An
derson ct al; debt; trial jury EN-
panneled.
Renshaw VS.. Vulcan Mining Co.;
debt; judgment for plaintiff 81 ,O93. Os.
w. C. Child vs.. Vulcan Mining
Co.: debt; judgment for plaintiff
$ls, 6s5.25.
Colorado Mining and Smelling Co.
VS.. Vulcan Mining Co.; debt, judg-
ment for plaintiff s., 994.43 {.
Sims VS.. Stackpole ct al; judg-
ment for plaintiff So, 479. IS.
Cody VS.. Corey; debt; judgment
for plaintiff.
John Hauswirth ct al. vs.. Newkirk
ct al, to quiet title; motion to dis
sustained.
CRIMINAL CASES.
Territory VS.. John T. Lobb; carry
ing concealed weapons; arraigned,
until Saturday to plead.
Territory VS.. John Hunter; assault
with intent to kill; arraigned; forty
eight hours to plead
Territory VS.. F. Won Bestenboslle;
same entry.
Territory vs.. Michael A. Hickey;
to commit arson; same en-
try.
Territory VS.. Louis Dubost; grand
larceny; tried to a jury, found guilty,
and term of Imprisonment fixed by
The jury at one year in the peniten-
.iary.
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Strayed OR Stolen.

From the Utah & Northern depot.
on the 9Th inst, a gray horse, fifteen
hands high with harness marks.
about seven years old, shod all round
very round body and light tail; $40
reward will be paid to the finder on
returning the same to the under
signed, or a suitable reward for infor-
nation that may lead to the animals
recovery. HUGH K1RKENDALL.
Sl4tf
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-03-24
Grub Stakes.

The term ''grub stake" is said to
have originated in White Pine,
through some rich discoveries being
made there under the guidance of an
old Indian who recompensed a pros
pector for a square meal by directing
him to the leads. The phrase is now
in general use, as applied to the out
fit furnished a p%rospector by the cap
%italist, in consideration of which
he expects to share in any find"
which may be made. Many stories
are told of princely fortunes realized
from interests acquired by the small
investment Of a grub stake. In 1858
the now famous Comstock of the
Comstock lode paced the streets of
San Francisco begging for money to
prospect the western slope of the
Sierras. where he said there was "a
mountain of ore." He was unsuc-
cessful in securing aid in San Fran
CISCO, and went to Grass Valley with
out a dollar in his pocket. There
Judge Walsh, George Hurst, Joe
Clark and others furnished him with
an outfit, and he subsequently made
locations on the COmstock lode which
enriched all of his benefactors.
In 1868. a Shoshone Indian, in con-
sideration of a sqdare meal and u bot
tie of whisky, guided John Turner,
Applegarth and others to the summit
OF Treasure Hill, in White Pine Dis
trict, and there to unfold to their gaze
the riches of the Ebcrhardt mine.
Some of this ore was so rich that Il
nail could be driven into 1t as into a
bar o. lead. From a chamber in this
mine, big enough to turn a stage
coach and horses around in, over S.
600, 900 was extracted.
The great wealth of Tabor, the
millionaire miner of Colorado, arose
from $175 worth of grub furnished by
him to some eadviIle miners. The
men discovered the celebrated Little
Pittsburg, Chrysolite and other
mines, and brought into prominence
a camp which has added $4,000 900
to the worlds wealth since 1870.
In 1879 George 3. Robinson was
a store-keeper in Leadville with a
of goods valued ut $4,000. One
day he GRUB staked" o miner with
$50 worth of provision. The prospec-
tor sailed forth and coon after discov-
cred the Robinson mine OF the Ten
Mile District, nea Leadville, and
Robinson realized 81, 200, 900 from his
investment Of the trifling sum of $50.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-03-24

We have just received by express
and will have on display to-day an
elegant line of the latest novelties in
spring dress goods, consisting of Of
toman silks in black and colors. Of
toman dress goods with ribbons and
buttons to match. Damasse de Luxe,
something new. A new line of ladies
collars, cuffs and handkerchiefs.
New goods by express every day.
1t E. L. BONNER & co.
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N D & BOYCR,
CLOTHING.

Closing Out of Clothing.
We will continue our Sale Of Cloth.
ing until the entire stock is djsnoss,
of.
Chinchilla Overcoats worth soon
will be sold at $500.
Oregon Kersey Coats, worth s1oM
reduced to $500.
Blanket Lined listers, worth s7.so
reduced to $500.
Cashmere Suits, worth s25.o 90, re-.
duced to $50
Cashmere Suits, worth $50. 90, re.
duced to $500.
Dress Suits, worth $500, reduced
to $3.50.
Black Dress Suits, worth $500, re-
duced to $500.
Fine Torcot Suits, worth $780, 90, re.
duced to $4,000.
Buffalo Overcoats, worth $500, re-
duced to $1,000.
Coon and Badger Fur Coats, worth
5000 o reduced to $500.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-03-24
Paris Notes.

PARIS, March p. -Tissegaray, SON.
in-law of the late Karl Marx and
manager ofthe newspapers LIE Gtoyen
and LabataiHe, has been convicted
OF melting to disorder, and sentenced
to Imprisonment for three months in
default of bail.
De Recare, formerly a member of
the commune, has been arrested at
st. Quentin, where he was about to
attend an anarchist banquet.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-03-24
Notice.

The firm of James Shields & Co.
being dissolved, all accounts due the
late hrm must be paid to Jno. Caplice
q Co., who are duly authorized to
c0fiect the same. ALI overdue ac-
counts must be settled before March
10th, or they will be placed with an
attorney for collection.
lltf JNO. CAPLICE & Co.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-03-24
Fatal Accident.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 2l.-In
consequence of an accident the by
draulic apparatus in the Cleveland
Rolling Mills Co.'s Bessemer Steel
Works. a huge converter containing
several tons of melted metal over
turned this morning, spilIing its con-
tents into the pit. The hot metal on
striking the sand exploded with a
violence and scattered widely fatally
burning Patrick Policy, and another
workman SO disfigured that he is not
yet identified, and badly scalded a
dozen others,
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-03-24

1t is stated that since the death Of
Charles Dickens, thirteen years ago.
4'z5S,OO volumes of his works have
been sold in England alone. At the.
mead OF the list stands ."Pickwick.n
second Is David Copperfield" and
third is "Dombey 4 Son."
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-03-24

Attention is called to the advertise
ment of Prof. Frank Bassett, who
will form q class in instrumental
music. Prof. Bassett is an accom-
plished musician and bears high
recommendations from his former
home in Salt Lake.
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SANDS & BOYCE.

Black Cashmeres. We have Just re
ccived and placed on sale an elegant
stock, to which we invite The atten-
ton of close buyers.
We are adding to our Dress Goods
DEPARTMENT the newest fabrics. Our
exhibition will excel in variety and
newness, presenting all the NOVEL
TIES in the various fabrics for spring
wear.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-03-24

Our immense trade in Carpets en-
ables US to control many private and
special designs Of leading manufac-
lures.
$50 Choice Patterns in Fine Wool
Carpets, in Ingrains and Three-plys.
Is Patterns in new stylish colorings
and designs in Tapestry Brussels. !.
As Rich and lovely designs in Body
Brussels.
The handsome new designs in Ak
minister, Moquette, Wilton and Vel
vet, are rich beyond description.
Mattings, Linoleum Oil Cloths,
Carpet Paper, Rugs, Mats, Cernice
Poles, Stair Rods, Ottomans, Hassocks,
Piano and Table Coverings in endless
variety.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-03-24

so Pieces of Black and Assorted
Colored Satins, in "short lengths"
VARYING from three to six yards, in
the popular standard shades, will be
sold at so cents less on the yard than
their real value.
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Gathering in Nihiliata

ST. PETERSBURG, March zI.-Two
dynamite depots are discovered here.
Forty persons arrested. The weeks
arrests number 200, including pupils
of the military schools and railway
officials. The Government is re-
solved to expel all Italians without
permanent occupation.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-03-24
A man in Georgia has some adno

man In Georgia has some educa-
TED chickens that take pine straws in
their bills and successfully fish for
Jack-worms: Says the Atlanta Con-
ststutaon: "They run the straws into
inc holes where the worms live. and
hen keep very quiet until the lacks
move the straws, then snatch the
slraws out with dexterity, and nine
tlmes out of ten catch the Jacks" No
oHense, but we think it is the Constr
tMtson man who has been educated
Chicago Inter- Ocean.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-03-24
SANDS & BOYCE.
WALL PAP'R

In Art Decorations, we have culled
from the leading manufactures the
most stylish patterns. and present the
leading and commanding stock.
In Florentine and Embossed Gifts
the styles are indeed works OF art,
pleasing as they are in design and ef-
feet. Nc artists eye could improve
the blending of the artistic coloriDgs,
aesthetic rs they are, combining all
the essentials of beauty in variety and
richness.
The spring patterns in Micas, Satins
Tints, White and Brown Blanks, to-
gether with the most complete stock
of Decorations, consisting of Freizes,
Dados, Extensions, Centres, Corners
Rails, Panels. ETC., for parlors, bed
rooms, halls and dining rooms.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-03-24

G.. B. Sarchet, NJ. D., homoe
pathic physician and surgeon; office
Granite street, south side, near Main
Residence, Nc. 10 Granite street.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-03-24

Grand marches, graceful skating,
and reverse circuit the programme
for the ladies assemblies Thursday
evenings of each week.
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T. BOYCE.
DRY GOODS!

Special designs in lovely new color
ings in Carpets, are now on e1hlol
ton in our Broadway Carpet Rooms,
accessible through U Main street
sales ROOM
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NEW YORK, March 2l.-Arrived,
steamship Abyssinia.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-03-24

Special bargains i'll Table Linens,
Towels, Napkins, White Goods, etc
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CURTAINS.

Newest styles in Oil Shades and
Shading, Lace Curtains, Brocatelles,
etc., in new effects and colorings.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-03-24

LYNcH1Ne AT GREExHQRN.
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wTA|L0R,

Wishes to inform the public that he has an
Office in COLEMAN Il CO.'S store, MAIN
STRsET, where he exhibits q full line of
the latest
SPRING AND SUMMER SAMPLES,
And ms kes CLOTHING TO ORDER AT
CHICAGO PRICES. fuits made to order
from s25 upwards. Pants to order from $3.50
upwards. IOmarft
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ST. PETERSBURG, March IA
person has been arrested at Moscow
while ordering clock work of a sus-
piciOus description.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1883-08-23
I. Nicholos for September is bright

ST. Nichoios for September is bright,
breezy autumn numl,er. An article of
especial Interest to this locality, is the
graphic account Of the remarkable adj
ventures of the LORE childred, who
for more than week, last Summer,
wandered through the forests Of North
crn Michigan, and were vainly sought
for iy miners-ovcr 800 men ut
one time joining in the search The
children, through all their har,lships,
liad not lost heart, and when eventu-
ally found were bravely following out
the plan which was bringing them
safely home.
The usual variety and range of Illus
trations and reading matter and an
out-of door quality bcfitting The sea-
son are the distinctive features of the
Sl tember Century. Among The nrti-
cles, we note ~ Burns Pill yrin,age,"
W'are Cod" "Indian War ~ the Colo
nics," "a Musk OK Hunt" &c, ann
ply illustrated. Every edition of the
century furnishes n valuable fund of
knowledge and entertainment, render
ing IL "a profitable investment to its
subscribers
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1883-08-23

The Lulimgton n HcmOcr0t Is author
ity for the statement that the "Wcst
Michigan Railroad will reach Baldwin
on or before November 18TH"
Sheriff Robertson has been busy for
the past few days preparing for tie
coming special tenn of Circuit Court.
The ''boys" are bound to be ready, this
time.
The bountiful rains of Friday night
of last week, effrctually removed the
drouih, and vegetation is smiling
again.
Judge Jutlkiiis has decided to give
Lake G. unity three regular terms of
Circuit Court hereafter, instead of two
as heretofore.
Soon il will he "Do you want berth
in a sleeping car, through to Chicago
without change; over the Chicago &
West Michigan Railway.
Geo. Wood, J. Is. Holiday andJ. Bell
will have social hop, at Mrs. Webb's
hotel, Sept eth; AMI extend q general
invitation to lovers of the dance.
About 1000 bushels Of whortleberres
have been exported to various portions
of the country, this season from Bald
win.