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A HISTORIC PAINTING.
John Brown on His Way to Exc.
cuti0n-Hovenden's Great
Picture.

A private view was accorded on
Thursday to artists and persons in
terested in art of Mr.. Thomas How
enden's historical picture, John
Brown on his way to execution"
This important work was only COM
pleted q few weeks ago, too late to al
low of it's being exhibited in tho Ma
tional Academy of Design. 1t was
painted for Mr.. Robbins Battell, of
this city.
The artist has chosen for represent
alton the historical incident of John
Brown on his way to execution stop
ping to Kiss q negro child in its moth
er's arms. This incident also forms
the subject of part OF Whittier's
poems, "Brown of Ossawotomle.
The picture shows the porch of the
Jail, with parts of the brick wall on
either side. It is . covered white
wooden porch Of typical American
character, with rather dilapi-
dated wooden steps and hand rails.
At one side OF the stair, tho right, is
seen John Brown, in his we'll
brushed, carefully arranged suit Of
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intention of the management to in
troduce such performances only a
will meet the appreciation of ftha most
refined class of our citizens. The
great Julians will appear in their
marvellous acrobatic feats and other
pleasing attractions are On the pro-
gramme.
The children of the Nj. E. SUNDAY
school evidently are bent upon max
ing the festival to be given on Friday
evening next a decided success. 1t
will be novelty, and no little curl
osiry will be aroused to know how
they succeed. They are making their
own preparations as to the disposal Of
strawberries, ice cream, cake, &C.,
and they expect to wait upon the men
and women equally as well as those
who are older.
Four tramps broke into a sealed
Car ut Silver Bow yesterday for the
purpose, a. they stated, OF stealing a
ride to Garrison. They were dis
covered. arrested, brought to this
city, and had an examination before
Justice Nickols. They are now in
jail in default of bail to appear at the
next term OF the District court. The
railroad company proposes to prose-
cute every case of the kind to the full
extent Of the law. 1t Is getting tired
of having cars broken into by every
body of trsmps that comes along.
The city fire department was out
last evening for practice. The boys
made several runs on Montana
street from the Caplice building
south, unreeling hose and throwing
water. Excellent time was made.
The company will drill more or less
between now and the Fourth, when
= friendly race will take place be-
tween the city company and Butte
Fire Brigade No. for prize. These
exercises are calculated to perfect
the boys in their movements and
cannot result otherwise than in pro-
noting their efficiency as firemen.
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snuff brown, red velvet slippers and
white stockings, arrayed for his
death as if for Sunday morning in
his northern home. His arms are
tied behind with ropes and the halter
is about his neck. He has stopped,
and the momentary action is capitally
expressed in the whole pose of the
figure, to kiss the child held up to
him by the negro mother, who gazes
wistfully into his face. His bronzed
face, crest of white hair and long
white beard form striking contrast
with the small black head Of ~the
negro baby in its dingy garments.
The figure of the barefoOted mother,
in its tawny brown ragged petticoat
and red turban, repeats the color
notes in the figure of John Brown.
Behind the negress is little white
girl, with tangled fair hair, gazing
curiously up at the old man on the
steps above. A small negro bog is
visible against the background of
bare brick wall. Part . of q dingy
blind is seen at the extreme
right. At the right of the fore.
ground are two soldiers, fine-loOk-
ing, stalwart men in the uniform OF
the Jefferson Guards. The immedi-
ate foreground is simply strip OF
light earth and stone worn away by
the tread of many feet. At the LETT of
the foreground stands another SOL
dier, probably sergeant, indicating
by his attitude and the expression OF
his face that he is keeping off mob
hnh nd ln dc trS,o o0l
so that it cuts across the principal
group, and virtually forms q barrier
between John Brown and the sheriff,
who stands behind him on the porch
holding the warrant of execution
This figure forms one of group ol
men issuing from the door of the Jail.
They are all distinctive Southern
types in dress and features, and are
strongly individuallzed. At the left.
on the ground and against the side OF
the house, are figures of negroes, old
and young, who have stolen up to
give parting glance of sympathy to
the champion of their race. One
woman stands with her back against
the wall of the house and her fearful
eyes raised to heaven. evidently
praying for the man about to die.
The first thing that impresses the
spectator as he gazes at this picture Is
the reality of it. 1t seems less like
work of art than like group Of iiv>
ing, breathing, human beings, called
from mere tradition into tangible
existence. Every figure presents u
different type, equally truthful and
carefully studied. The composition
is so good that no trace of it exists
the scene appears to have been liter
ally transcribed from actuality. It
is All American picture from Begin
ing to end, not only in subject, treat
ment and style, but in its pathetic
stOicism.
The stolidity of the faces, the alb
sence of emotional expression, ex-
cept on the negro face, reveal the
nationality of the scene and the fig
ures, and emphasize the significance
of the subject more powerfully than
q more dramatic-that is, more fac
titious-treatment would have done.
The essence of American life and
character is in this work, and it de-
serves to rank among the historical
masterpieces of the century.-Balti-
more SIN.
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LONDON, June THE Times saws
tnat Blaine's nomination will be re-
ceived with satisfaction, he not only
being the most popular aud the most
conspicuous, but also q respected poli-
tician In the ranks of the Republican
party, which done itself honor bv
nominating so well known and dis
tiDRuished man. II the Douhocrats
should make up their minds to .
definite free trade policy they Ger
tainly would be more In sympathy
with this side of tho Atlantic than
hitherto. We congratulate the
country on the choice of candidate
SO emihently suited az Blaine is
suited to maintain the dignity of the
United States,
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Jerome Park Races.

NEW York, June 6.-First race,
one mile and two furlongs. three
year olds and upwards; Strathmore
won; Saldoval, second; Blackstone;
third; time, 2:33A.
Second race. three. quarters of
mile. all ages; Nimrod won; Comet,
third; time, 1:l94.
Third race, one mile and three
furlongs; Trafala won: Kellogg, Sec
ond; time, 2:32.
Fourth race, three-quarters of
mile, three-year olds and upwards;
Antelope won; Constanlia, second;
time, 1:l6i.
Fifth race. hurdle race, short
course; Abraham won; Boomer fell at
the first jump: time 1881.
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coMMittee to Notify Blaine and Logan.

comMittee to Notify Blaine and Logan.
CH iCAGo, June 6.-T0-night Gen.
Henderson COMPLETED the committee
to notify Blaine and Logan of their
nomination in accordance with the
Instructions of the convention.
Among the delegation are the fol"
lowing: California, Charles F. Crock
er; Colorado, s. F. E'bert; Nevada,
N. u. Foley; Oregon. o. N. Denny;
Arizona. s. H. Tebbin; Dakota, J. L..
!olley; Idaho, w. A. Smelling; Mon
lana. Lee Manntle; New Mexico. w.
d: LleweIly; Utah, N. Kimbal';
Washington, George D. Hill.
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the good wishes of all-irrespective of
the court house question.
Mr.. NJ. A. F. Jones, an old typo Of
Butte, is recruiting In our little city.
He says he likes Deer Lodge better
every time he sees it.
Mrs. DR.. Hig2in has returned from
an extended visit in the east. She is
very much improved in health, q fact
which your correspondent is pleased
to notice.
JOE BUSH.
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How the News Was Received In New
York.

How the News Was Received In New
York.
New YORK, June 6.-The news Of
the nomination of Blaine spread
with remarkable rapidity. Groups
Of people had been watching the bul.
letln boards duling the afternoon, but
as it became evident the result would
be arrived at before adjournment the
number increased. The announce
ment of the nomination of Blaine
Was received with cheers. There was
momentary disappointment among
parties who favored other candidates,
but quickly passed away, aud there
was made manifest every indication
that the Republicans Of this city will
fall into line tor Blaine. The space
In front of The Tribune building was
thronged with people, clingiDg to the
statue of Franklin and taking advan-
tsge of every point from Shich the
bulletins could be read. There was
much enthu ,iasm and repeated cheer
ing.
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LOgan's Nomination.

CHICAGO, June ga Kansas dele
gate rising to nominate Logan for
the vice president, said he would
mention q man suited in every way
for the first place on the ticket, q man
who would add to the strength of the
ticket and justify the hopes and ex-
pectati0ns of the party; that man
was General John A. Logan. loud.
long and renewed applause.l The
speaker did not present him on be-
half of illinois or of any other state,
but of the whole United States. He
belongs no more to. IllipOiS than to
Kansas, where 5000 soldiers would
receive the news of his nomination
with shouts of gladness. The speaker
was commissioned by the state Of
Kansas to make this nomination.
(Applause.l
Judge Houck, of Tennessee, in
secOnding the nomination said that
while the convention had not chosen
his first choice, it had done we'll, and
the SPEAK ker proceeded to pay tribute
to "the plumed knight of Maine"
He hoped the convention would come
to a common understanding and
agreement for the second place on
the ticket. When the wires should
transmit the news Of the nomination
of General Logan to the soldier
boys.
Clarey (colore) of north Car
olina, seconding the nomination
said that with Blaine and Logan, his
state could be carried for the party
by 5000 votes.
After further nominations for
Georgia and Kentucky, a motion was
made to suspend the rules and make
the nomination by acclamation OF
Logan. 1t was put to the vote and q
majority voted IN the Affirmative.
But a twO-thlrds vote was necessary,
and the chair ordered the roll called
in order to ascertain as near as pos.
sfble. the number. At the request OF
a delegate, who said there were
Others who wished to speak for Lo-
pan. the motion to suspend the rules
was withdrawn. Bradley (ky) then
eu]ogized the statesman.
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WASHINGTON, June T. Senator
Hawley said Blaine's nomination
was evident during the third ballot,
and he wrote telegram intending to
send it to the Blaine men urging that
Miller, of California, he given second
place, but concluded that California
might not be able to elect Republi-
can in his place.
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A New Dodge.

Mr.. Cole doubtless has great cir
Gus. He is said to be the wealthiest
man in the business in the United
States, all of which goes to show that
Mr.. Cole knows how to run a cirrus.
Rut q circus is a bed rock scraper. 1t
takes every loose dollar in the towns
where it spreads its tents. There is
not q boy that will not give the saw
ings of year to 60 to a circus, and
the circus gets it. So Mr.. Cole gath
ers them in and the small boy rustles
for months to get even. Mr.. Cole is
coming to Butte with his circus. He
has an agent here who is getting out
the programmes. This agent wants
to kill two birds with one stone.
That is, he proposes our business mon
SHALL pay for them. His plan is to
get them to pay a certain amount for
an advertisement on the programme.
In the aggregate the advertisements
provided he gets them-will cover
the cost of the programmes, and
probably leave handsome little bal
ance In favor of some one. The agent
proposes also to get them printed
either at Salt Lake or Chicago. As a
business proposition Mr.. Cole and
his agent has a perfect right to engage
in it. But as an exhibition of gall
and hardened cheek it takes the cake,
bread, bakery and oven. If his
circus is conducted on the same skiq-
fiint principle there is no wonder
Mr.. Cole makes money. But it is
Just possible Mr.. Cole will find that
that business will not work in this
Territory. Montanians patrorize
deserving shows literally, but they
expect and demand that showmen
shalt be liberal with them. If they
are not they may as well ksep away.
II they bring their lunches and
printing from Chicago they may as
we'll bring their audiences from there
too. This is too big country to tol-
crate such picayuneish business.
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Local News.

| Butte will celebrate July 4th.
Some Of Butte's last horses are be-
ing exercised on the streets for the
forthcoming races.
| Sheriff Irvine has kindly consented
to aid in furnishing material for q
bonfire on the Sth of July.
HI. Frank fancy delivery wagon
is Attracting a good deal Of attention
from the lovers of fine art and beer.
Excavation is going on for Ham
llton and P.outs' new building, cor
ner of Main and West Park streets.
Mr., M Shadwell has taken charge
of the U. 8. restaurant, East Broad
way, and is giving twenty-one meals
for 1926.
What has become of the Butte-
Helena base ball games which the
citizens of Montana were to witness
this summer
The sixth anniversary of the Butte
Miners Union will occur June 18th,
at Renshaw Opera house, where they
will hold a ball in the evening.
Phosa McAllister and her splendid
dramatic company will occupy the
Renshaw Opera House in q few
weeks, giving q few entertainments.
The Ritchie Comedy Company left
yesterday for short trip on the road.
The company is composed of good
artists and should receive liberal pat
ronage.
Mr.. F. V. Scheur is making an
excavation in the rear of his store on
East Park street. preparatory to the
construction of a large fire proof brick
warehouse.
Two Celestials were before Judge
Wilcox yesterday on the charge Of
smoking opium. They increased the
oity's exchequer to the tune of sever
al uollars and departed.
Charles Girton, charged with grand
larceny in stealing 1882 last month
from a party IN the vicinity of Butte,
was examined and committed by
Justice Nickols in default Of furnish
ing bail in the sum of $1,000.
Judge Wilcox had several cases be-
fore him yesterday. A plain drunk
and an obscene and profane talker
were lined five and trimmings, and
several Cinnamon were mulcted $40
and costs for opium smoking. Three
more Chinamen will be tried to-
morrow for "hitting the joint"
If such reckless driving as was wit
messed on Main street yesterday at
ternoon is permitted to occur without
protest or interference from the po-
lice some one will be seriously in
iured. There should be an example
made of some one of these reckless
drivers, and that doubtless would
have salutary effect upon others.
Commissioner Vineyard of Deer
Lodge County has resigned and his
resignation has been accepted. Mr..
Vineyard resigned because his busi-
ness demanded his attention in this
county and compelled MIN to reside
here. We are pleased to learn the
gentleman will become q citizen OF
Silver Bow. There Is plenty of room
for men Of Mr.. Vineyards stamp In
Butte.
The Amphitheater troupe will give
another Of their pleasing entertain
ments tomorrow evening. It 10 the
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A Surfeit OF TeleGranas.

BOSTON, June This afternoon q
special Was started from Boston to
augusta to accommodate private
messages to Mr.. Blaine. At 4:45 the
~lre Was choked with business, and
q. s.,n tnls time (6 p. IN messages are
IIlli ni coming from all parts of the
S;a SE;nlon. congratulating Blaine upon
"ls nomination.
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Ihe Wires Disabled-Quick r-.,.

CHICAGO, June 6.-The wa.ta-,
v mon wires tonight were di% diser,ed
west OF Cheyenne BY . severe Is1",eu storn
AS soon as the sitnation ~"
known to the officials of the Wesfarn
an Unsun ona;, company they at once secured
rane; nn eigine and placed . corps Of line
e alters on board and started them
;. Tut 20 place the line in shape for send-
ing tne western AS ociated press re-
port OF the Chicago convention to
the Pacific slope. :"
"A telegram notifying Blaine of his
nomination was filed In the Weetern
= MON telegraph Office at the conven-
tlon at 3:37 p. NJ, and was delivered
20 Mr.. Blaine at his home in August.
MAINE, and posted in the London
clubs at 3:51 p. M, Chicago time.
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BosToN, June 6.-Dispatches from
al parts of New England show great
enthusiasm oyer Blaine's nomina-
t1on. Nearly the whole State is
cheering to the roar Of cannon.
special trains are being run to carry
enthusiastic Blame admirers. In
some cases trains are furnished with
field-pleces mounted on the platforms
Of the cars which are fired while the
trains are running.
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NJ. AUGUSTA, Me-, June II. The
tnonicie says the merciless car
ms,, mus old Blaine no harm, and they
Ri:y nave helped to nominate him.
dss.,;;e d;e Is brilliant man OF genius, q
di;nn1zling politician, an audacious
pon",t, splendid orator, and Q
~'sr and magnetic strategist.
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CHICAGO June demonstrating the
excitement and interest in the con-
vention eliminated to-day in the
nomination of Mr.. Blaine for the
presidency, there was a very large
attendance as well of delegates as Of
spectators at the evening session.
me galleries were hardly less crowd
sa Gu. tl tnan at any preceding session,
Out tnere was a marked absence of
any other feeling than simple curios
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BLOOMINGTON (Phoenix) Nurseries.

George w. Crane, agent for the
tar-famed Bloomington (Phenix)
Nurseries, Illinois, Is in the city So
liciting orders for only hardy trees,
shrubs, roses, vines, etc. The nur-
sery is the oldest in the West, and
said to be the largest in the world.
Over 500 acres are under actual culti-
vation, and orders are filled the en-.
tire country over. In case Of trees
dying from natural causes they will
be replaced at one-third the retail
price, which is an almost guarantee
against possible loss. Give the house
. trial and recommend your friends
to do the same. Mr.. Crane IL stop.
ping at the st. Nicholas.
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Ratification Nfeetiux.

CHEYENNE, June 6.-Meetings were
held here this afternoon and evening
ratifying the nomination of Blaine
and Logan. The evening meeting
was very enthusiastic. Prominent
local men delivered speeches.
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ROCHESTER,, June Gone hun
dre6 guns were fired this evening.
Bands paraded in honor of the n0mi-
nation of Blaine, which was received
with enthusiasm.
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PORTLAND, Me-, June 6.-Great
enthusiasm here. Special trains from
all quarters are carrying enthusiastic
people to Augusta to night to con-
gratulate Blaine.
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Real Estate Transfers.

The following real est ate transfers
for the week ended June 7th, inst,
was made by our energetic real estate
broker, Mr.. John III. Curtis:
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Bullion Shipments.

The following are the shil ments
of bullion through the Pacific Ex-
press Office for the week ended June
7th, 1884:
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Statesmen Who We're Com
pellod to Do Double
Duty Yesterday.
Intelligent Buyers Who Ap.
prove of Our Low Prices
and Fair Methods.
Someone Has Suggested to
Paint White Hall Red.
Figures Win.

We have a strong corps of men but
they were compelled to do double
duty yesterday. Every department
dry goods, notions, suit and wrap,
carpet, wall paper, ready-made CLOTH
ing, furnishing goods - ali were
crowded throughout the day and
evening with intelligent buyers who
approve of our low prices and fair
methods. Until q late hour last
night White Hall was as densely
packed as a political convention or a
variety show. The special sale of
mems odd cashmere
PANTS AND VESTS
which is now in progress has already
caught public attention aud received
its confidence. How could it be
otherwise when, as a matter of fact,
We are. selling IS 90 and $500 pants
for $3.50 $500 and $500 pants for
$3.50, and vests worth from $500 to
$500 for $3.50? Repeat these figures
daily? Why, certainly for they are
at the bottom of the success of this
sale. Figures win they did 1t in
Chicago and they are doing it at
White Hall.
A close observes of the clothing
trade of Butte has suggested that we
PAINT
White Hall red, but there's not
enough vermillion in Butte to do it
justice if red be the 81 mbol of success.
Very respectfully,
SANDS & BOYCE.
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1884-06-30
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