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The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-09-22
A YOUTHFUL
Tn, Killing OF John O'Nea by
Willis Keefe at Ana
COnda.
Various Motives Ascribed for the
Murder
Great Excitem ant Over the
Crime.

The new town of Anaconda was
greatly excited yesterday and during
the Dreviou evening I'VE the muir
der of the boy John O'Neal by Will
lie Keefe, a o of the well known
hotel proprietor James Keefr. The
youthful age of the murderer and his
victim makes the crime a remarka-
tile one, Keefe being but twenty
years of aye and O'Neal fifteen.
Keefe is but little known in Mon
tana having recently come to Ana
conda from St. Louis. No. The boy
O'Neal was a sou of Park O'Neal
who resides ear the Silver
Bow mill where he has
been employed during the
past summer. The boy was a bright
business-like little fellow, and be-
came we'll known in Butte through
his energetic prosecution of several
enterprises about the streets; and
there are but few in the city who
have Lot purchased from him a paper
or patronized bis apple basket, or TN
ployed his services as a boot-black.
He was an indomita' lie searcher for
lost stock, and last spring Johnny
and his roam pony became familiar
objects on the surrounding hills as
he pursued his indefatigable hunt for
strayed horses, which he rarely failed
to recover. During the last races he
figured as a rider, and mounted
Johnny Rowan's race mare Nam
tura. When the new town started
up at Anaconda his enterprising
character led him to st lect that as his
future field of operations in b g busi-
ness as apple vendor, toot-black
and odd jobber. The shoot
ing took place in the Office Of
Keefe's hotel at half past eight
o'clock Tuesday evening, the ball
taking effect in O'Neal's forehead,
killing him instantly. Reports as to
the causes which led to the shooting
are conflicting. One ls to the effect
that the two boys were good friends,
but that they were in SOM way i'm
plicated together in the larceny of a
watch which had been stolen from a
Chinaman employed at the hotel, and
that Keefe had asked his father for
money to take him out of the coun-
ty, which had been refused, and that
in showing O'Neal how he would
shoot his father if he didn't give him
the money, Keefe's revolver was
fired accldently. Another version is
that Keefe had induced O'Neal to
sell the watch to a jeweler in town
and that the shooting was done in an
alteration which grew out of that
transaction. Others say that O'Neal
had knowledge of the larceny
of the watch, and that he was killed
to prevent his divulging what he
knew of the matter. Other motives
are sscrioed for the crime, and
among them it is probably lmpossi-
BILE to arrive at the true cause Of the
terrible tragedy. The most intense
excitement prevailed in Anaconda on
Tuesday night, and threats of lynch
Ing were freely INDUCED in, but the
possibility of violence was obviated
by the prompt action of Deputy
Sheriff Dickinson, who immediately
arrested O'Keefe aud made fast time
with his prisoner to Deer Lodge,
where he was placed in the county
Jail. The sorrow stricken father
went to Anaconda yesterday, and
will return with the b ,dy Of his son
this morning.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-09-22

This race closed the days sport.
Owing to the lateness of the hour the
rae for 2-year-olds, as before stated,
will come off to-day at l p. IN. sharp.
During to-day the trotting races will
be alternated with the running races,
so that the days programme may be
carried out in full.
A large attendance is anticipated
to-day, as the weather will he fine,
and the track flrst-class in every re-
spect.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-09-22

All the main line of the Northern
Pacific has been turned over to the
operating department except fifty
three mills between Helena and Last
Spike, which will remain under the
control of the construction officers
for q tine yet.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-09-22

CATARRH CURED, health and
sweet breath secured by Sh'lohs'
Catarrh Remedy. Price so cents.
Nasal Injector free. Sold by Newton
Bros.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-09-22

81 EEPLESS NIGHTS, made
miserable by that terrible cough
Shiloh's Cure is the remedy for you.
Sold by Newton Bros.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-09-22

WILL YOU SUFFER with Dys-
pepsia and Liver Complaint? Shi-
loh's VitaliZer is guaranteed to cure
you. Sold by Newton Bros.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-09-22

For lame Back, Side or Chest use
Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price %
cents. Sod by Newton Bros.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-09-22

SHILOH'S COUGH and Con-
sumption Cure is sold by us on a
guarantee. 1t cures consumption.
sold by Newton Bros.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-09-22

GROUP, WHOOPING COUGH,
and Bronchitis Immediately relieved
by Shiioh's Cure. Sold by Newton
Bros.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-09-22

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, De
preston Of spirits and general de-
b.lity, in their various forms; also rs
q preventive against fever and agae,
and other Intermittent fevers, the
Zero hosphorated Ell xir of
Calisaya," made by CAswELL,
HAZARD & Co., If New York, and
sold by all druggists, is the best tonic;
and for patients recovering from
fever, or other sickness, it has no
equal.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-09-22

Emory's Little Cathartic is the
best and only reliable Liver Pill
known, never fails with the most
obstinate cases, purely vegetahle-15
cents. 9-16-tf
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-09-22

SHILOH'S VITALIZER is what
you need for Censti, alton, Loss of
Appetite, Dizziness and all 81 mptoms
OF Dyspepsia. Price 10 and Is cents
per bottle. Sold by Newton Bros.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-09-22

THAT HACKING COUGH can
be so quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure.
We guarantee it. Sold by Newton
Bros.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-09-22

outside. At the quarter pole all the
horses were punched except the trail.
ing Australight. At the half mile
Pr.uiit showed ahead, with Gilt,
Marrow Gauge and Red Boy close to.
xether in the order named. On the
lower turn the Lady slightly in
creased her lead. the others holding
their positions. Down the home
stretch the pace was q slashing one,
Git crowding the Lady tor all she
was worth, but the Helena mare had
! bottom rs we'll a. speed and came
over the score in 1:44}, with Gilt lap
ping ter, Red Boy u good third. Mar
now Gauge fourth and Australight
distanced. Notwithstanding his d.
feat in this heat, Red Boy was still
the fav"rite at the pool box, Others
ceiling as before. The judges now
called up Lomond and Ranchsre, for
the sixth and last heat of the
TROrTING RACE.
AS the judges were not satisfied
with the driving of Lomond in the
last heat they put one of the judges
of the running race Mr.. e. B. Jeffries
behind him. The horses were sent
offat the first tria Ranchero cutting
out the a c at a slashing pace. Lo-
mond, however, passed him at the
half mile pole but SION after went off
his feet and RaDchero took the lead.
On the last turn Lomond crowded
Ranchero to q break and he in turn
broke soon after, but Jeffries had him
down to his work again and landed
him under the wire winner of the
heat and race in IA, Ranchero a
close second.
SUMMARY.
Brown Jim ~~.-.~..-...d'd ht 3 8 8 dist.
02 Time. sa SSs -, s:sSIi, ri. 80, a
1t was now getting very late, and
the judges having already postponed
the race for ~two-year-olds to l p. m.
to-day, were seriously considering
postponing the present .acs until to-
day, when the horses AN on the
track for the second heat of the
RUNNING RACE.
After many Intellectual attempts at
starting, the horses were finally sent
away in fair order. Lady Preuitt
soon showed to the front, and was not
during the heat, and crossed
over the score in LAT, winner of the
heat and race. Narrow Gauge was a |
good second, Gilt a fair third, and
Req Boy a bad fourth.
SUMMARY.
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The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-09-22

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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-09-29
FOR SURVEYOR,
JABEZ A. BUSH.
Registration and the Importance of
the Impending Election.

Democrats, we again call your attention
to the subject of registration. On Monday
and Tuesday next the Registers sit for the
last time. and there are Democrats in every
district who are not registered. We can
not expect to poll full vote if the party
strength is not registered. We ought to
have every Democratic voter at the polls
on November 9Th The contest this year
is second only in Importance to president
ial election, and is, in addition, the prelim
mary battle of next year.
We are called upon this year to decide
upon the policy of our state government
for the next four years. Upon the election
of governor, comptroller, attorney general
and legislature, depends the issue. If the
Democrats are successful the excellent
management of the past sixteen years will
be continued. Peace and good order now
reign in Maryland, her credit is good, and
her finances are well managed. For four
years the legislature has been reducing the
number and pay of officers, and has thus
saved large sum Of money. BY refund
inc the state debt at lower rate of inter
est mere than 100000 will be saved an
nually The debt the state now owes was
contracted under Republican rule.
We are to decide, also, as to county at
fairs-whether we shall have a tax rate Of
40 cents on the 500 as at present, or have
rate of 65 cents as is levied in Frederick,
the lowest taxed of counties under Repub-
hcan control; or 101 cents as is levied i'll
Republican St. Mary s-whether the coun-
ty debt shall be reduced at the rate of six
or seven thousand dollars year-whether
roads, bridges and schools shall be kept up
in the present manner.
We are further to decide whether We
shall have Republican United States Sen
ator to succeed Senator Groome, or whether
we shall have a Democrat
These are the issues, and they cannot be
too seriously considered. There is more at
stake now than for years past. Now is no
time for Democrats to be Indifferent about
registering or voting; no time to consider
candidates as persons; no time to give COM
plimentary votes.
If Democrats would control the state
and the county; if they would be repre-
scented in the United States Senate by a
Democrat, and if they desire the election of
Democratic President in 1884, every
Democrat must be registered, and every
Democrat must vote the straight ticket in
November.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-09-29
Republican State Ticket.

We have never thought for a moment
that the Republican party of Maryland had
any chance of carrying the state this fall,
but whatever chance they had has been
swept away by the inferiority Of the ticket
nominated on Thursday Holton for Gov
ernor, as compared with McLane, is as a
pigmy to giant. Two men more opposite
could not have been found in public life.
One is ripe scholar, an able statesman and
an upright and pure man; the other Is
political mushroom, unfit for the position
to which he aspires. The only recommen-
dation he had for the nomination, was the
fact that he ran for Congress last fall IN a
district that was Democratic and was elect
ed. If Col. Dirty has not erred, the man
ner of securing the nomination for Congress
and the means used to carry the election,
were very disreputable. Gubernatorial
material in the Republican party must be
scarce, II ntneSS anu cildTdclcI CouHC III
anything in that party; but in nominating
Holton his expertness in using election
machinery must have determined the mat
ter, for even his own party will not claim
fitness for him-at least they will admit
there are many men in the party better
qualified in every respect.
For Attorney General r. Stockett Mat
thews, of Baltimore, was nominated, and
for Comptroller DIR. Washington A. Smith,
of Dorchester county, Mr.. Matthews is
said to be a good lawyer, and is fine
speaker, but is rabid, bitter Republican,
bold and aggressive, not always choice in
language nor careful of assertion. Hewill
probably poll his party vote, but no Demo
crat will touch him. He has a record
which will be produced later.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-09-29
The Ring Broken.

In the winter of 1882, when one after
another of the prominent leaders and man
ayers of the Democratic party in this state
were separated and estranged from each
other, through political disappCintments,
until scarcely two of them were left in ac-
cord as to the disposition of party patron
age and preferments, we were told, with
great exultation, that 'the ring was smash
ed" Not only the Republicans uttered
this announcement, but the so-called reform
or anti-ring Democrats caug int up the re-
frain and repeated the statement that ''the
ring was smashed" What joy the an
nouncement difused through all the ranks
of those who opposed the regular Democ-
racy. The ring-that monstrum horre''-
dna-the source of all the ills which had
befallen disappointed partisans in the state,
was, at last, literally broken into fragments.
What deliveranee What source OF
iubilation to those who had been ground
into impalpable powder between its upper
and neither milestone! But alack Like
the tabled dragon, for every head that was
slain, two appeared in its place; so that, by
the year of grace 1888, according to the
same authority, the ring is as formidable
as ever! 1t nominated the Governor, the
Attorney General, the Comptroller, and by
some sort of magic unexplained and unex-
plainable, manages things all its own way
The truth is, this cry of ''ring" is the re-
fuge and subterfuge of selfish and disap-
pointed demagogues who have paltered in
the serv ice of self, and is to be received with
suspicion wherever it is heard. AS well
set an army in the field without general,
as to attempt to organize party without
an effective leader. Without such lead
men. en- masse, are but mobs, and easily
overcome and discomftted by superior or
ganization The cry of ring" suits the
purposes and exigencies of the Republican
party at the present time, which is itself
ridden and dominated by bosses and has
been so ridden for the last twenty years.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-09-29
An Aggressive Campaign.

'''This shall be no defensive campaign"
said Hon. Robert NJ. McLane, the Demo-
cratic nominee for Governor, in his speech
accepting tie nomination. He meant just
what he said, and there will be general
advance shortly upon the Republican line
that will dismay and crush that party.
Already has Mr. McLane taken the stump,
and he will make vigorous campaign, as
sisted by many able speakers of our own
and other states He is not only an able
and experienced statesman, gentleman OF
vast information, possessed of intimate
knowledge of government, and gentleman
of pure and noble character, but he is an
organizer second to none. With McLane
as our leader, assisted by Roberts, Turner,
McKenney, Archer, Williams, Maulsby,
johnson, Carter, Stewart, Keyser, Cotton,
Constable, Groome, Hines, Heating, Kee
dy, Walsh, Shaw, Lecompte, Gale, Downs,
Baughman, Page, Jos. K. Roberts, Peters,
Prettyman, and others throughout the
state, we may expect brilliant and de-
cisive campaign. Headquarters have been
opened at Barnums Hotel, Baltimore, and
the work of organizing has already begun.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-09-29
There's Victory in the Air.

The Democratic party seems to be more
active now than for many years. The or
ganization and activity remind us of a
presidential contest. In Massachusetts,,
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
Ohio, Iowa, Virginia and other states meet
ings are being held day and night, and
there is determination to win everywhere.
There is victory in the air. Men who
rarely ever take the stump are making Wig
orous campaigns. The Republican party
is being pushed to the wall, and series of
victories, like those of last fall, are pre-
dicted and confidently counted on. The
Democratic party is bound to carry the
country next year, and they recognize that
the contests this year will have great bear
ing upon the presidential election.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-09-29


At the Republican primaries in Balti-
more last Monday, there was bitter con-
test, the Post Office faction sweeping every
thing. The Custom House faction is much
dissatisfied, as there was an agreement be-
tween them that there should be no contest
for supremacy but to have fair primary
regardless of faction. The Custom House
clique claim that the Post Office crowd de-
ceived them, and they promise that the
end is not yet. They feel outraged, and
are very much dissatisfied, In the third
legislative district convention, 4 number of
delegates left in disgust after the election
of members for state executive committee.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-09-29
Col. Mckinney to Mr.. McLane.

The Centreville Observer prints the follow
ing letter from Mr.. McLane's only competl-
tor for the Democratic nomination:
CENTREvILLE, Sept 20, 1883.-Hon. Robert
NJ. McLane, Baltimore, Md.-My Dear Sir;
i have never had the pleasure of personal
interview with you. Under existing circum-
stances, however, l feel authorized IN writing
and rendering you my congratulations upon
your nomination and my cordtGt supper, IN n
the campaign. In so doing. feel assured !
am roiciipq the sentiments of my friends, not
only in this county but throughout the state,
When you visit this place in your canvass OF
the state, it will be gratifying to me to enter
tain YOU at my house. Very respectfully
yours, WILLIAM MChhNNEi'
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-09-29

The Republicans of Anne Arundel coun-
ty nominated fusion ticket on Tuesday,
composed of ten Republicans and six indie
pendent or dissatisfied Democrats. The
convention was largely composed Of colored
men, and they complain that no colored
men were put on the ticket. The whites
fixed up the ticket for them, and they can
do the voting. This fusion ticket ensures
the election of the entire Democratic ticket
in county where doubt as to the result
existed. The nominee for state senator is
Nicholas r. Brewer, Republican, and the
candidates for House of Delegates are
equally divided.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-09-29

The only dissatisfaction with the Demo-
cratic state ticket comes from the Repub-
licans. The overshadowing greatness of
Hon. Robert NJ. McLlne has crushed Rad
ical hopes. The great number of promi-
nent gentlemen in other states who have
offered their services to stump Maryland for
him is evidence of the great popularity and
merits of our candidate. Among those who
have rendered their services is Hon. Samuel
j. Randall, of Pennsylvania. Gen. Brad
ley T. johnson, Gov Hamilton's chief
supporter, has also entered the list of
speakers in behalf of the whole ticket.
The Republican party must go.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-09-29

Another Democratic victoryin New York
seems to be conceded. The Republican
ticket just nominated does not inspire hope
at all, and the differences between the Stall
warts and Half-Breeds still divide the
party. The Stalwarts want the ticket de-
feated, but want the responsibility of it to
rest upon the Half Breeds, so that the con-
troll next year, when president is to be
elected, will be given to them by common
consent. They want to manage affairs
next year in the interest of Stalwart fol
President
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-09-29
MO. 8 INsoLVENT DOCKET

In the Circuit Court for Carroll county.
In the matter of the petition of Rufus Strouse
for the benefit of the Insolvent Laws of
the State of Maryland.
Ordered this 9th day of September, A. d.,
1888, that Wednesday, the 18th day of No
vember, next, be, and the same is hereby.
fixed for Rufus Strouse, petitioner for the
benefit of the Insolvent Laws of this state in
the above entitled case, to appear in the said
Court and answer such interrogatories or al
legations as his creditors, endorsers or sure.
ties may propose or allege against him. and
that the said petitioner, or VIM. L. Seabrool.
his permanent trustee, shall give notice there
of to the creditors, endorsers and sureties of
said insolvent petitioner, by causing copy of
this order to be published in some newspaper
published in Carroll county, for five success
sive weeks before the 9Th day of November,
next. FRANK T. SHAW
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Published at the request of William l..
Seabrook, permanent trustee. sep 29-5t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-09-29

No party anywhere is bossed to greater
extent than the Republican party Of Mary
land both as a whole and by counties.
When conventions meet there is nothing to
be done but carry out at programme al
ready made up. The report ofany county
convention proceedings will satisfy anyone of
it. On Monday, Boss Ensor managed the
Baltimore county convention. Of this
convention the Baltimore American says:
"The different candidates for the several
offices had been agreed upon before the as
sembing of the convention, and its session
was mainly taken up with the voting. The
ticket apparently satisfied all factions, as
nothing was heard against it.
The convention had nothing to do but
the voting, says the An'ericon, as the candi-
dates had been agreed upon bctore hand,
and the ticket apparently satisfied all
factions. Wait until the vote is counted,
and it will be apparent that all factions
were not satisfied.