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An Old Wooden Book.

LONDON lines.
The process of restoring a characteristic
old wooden church at Hopperstad, in the
Hardes district of Sogne, in Norway, has
brought to light a Norwegian medieval relic.
In a closed niche a book. consisting OF six
wax tables, was found carefully inclosed in
a casket OF wood and leather. The tablets
are of lockwood covered with wax, ZACH
tablet having q thin border. 80 as to hinder
the tablets from sticking together on closing
the book. This precaution has helped to
keep it in excellent preservation. The con-
tents are chiefly drawings, made by a fine
style, representing scenes :rom village and
rural life.
At the end there is a large catalogue in
Latin OF various kinds Of animals, with a
translation into old Norwegian, and from
this it has been conjectured that the greater
portion of the book d ties from the close OF
the thirteenth century. But there areindi-
cations that part OF the book is Of earlier
date. The tablets are fastened together at
the back. and the cover is carved and inlaid
with various small pieces Of different col
ored woods. The book has been placed in
the Museum OF Antiquities in the Uni, ersity
Of Christiania, and it is intended to publish
it shortly in fac simile.
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The Indians Logic.
iChristian Union.I

''The Indians" said the teacher to
the spectator, possess a logical mind.
The negroes do not. The negroes are
quick to see a fact, but they do not put
one fact and another together and draw
a conclusion or make a comparison.
The Indians do. For instance, one of
my Indian boys the other day asked me
the meaning of miss. To miss,'I told
him, 'is the same as to fall. o. shoot
at a bird or at a mark, and Go not hit it
you miss it. You 60 to a tailor's for a
coat, and your coat it's badly: it is a
miss-ti i You hope to enter the middle
class next year, but you cannot pass the
examinations, and so you miss the pro-
notion His face wore a puzzled air,
and he shook his head. Then, said /,
there, is another meaning of miss. We
call a married lady madam: but an I'm
married lady miss His face bright
ened; he smiled and nodded. 'Ah! l
see, said he; she has missed her man."
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A Clever Rabbit.
Port Jarvis, N. Y, Gazette.

Port Jarvis, N. Y, Gazette.
A ludicrous incident occurred at a rabbit
hunt neal H,hokus, N. j., lately. The
hound started the ~''cottontail' in a piece OF
short brush on the side hill. The hunter
could witness the race at a great distance,
and soon saw the rabbit making a circle.
As he came out from the brush he vas seen
to stop suddenly. On rushed the hound,
and as he lowered his head to seize the
little animal the rabbit gave a spring to
one side and the dog doubled up likea ball.
While he was letting himself out the
rabbit was making time on the back track.
The hound vas loon in full pursuit again.
but the rabbit led the dog to where two
saplipgs grew close together from an old
root. He then stopped as before and
waited until the dog was almost upon him.
when he leaped between the two saplings,
while the dog attempted to follow. Blu,
there was barely room enough for the
rabbit, and the hound was caught between
the crotch and badly injured. The rabbit
turned and looked at his enemy q minute
and was soon lost in the thicket. The do.
started immedis tely for home and n'-
amount OF coaxing could induce him to
the hunt.
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A Whfrky and Beer War.

New YORK, December 24.-An evening
paper SAYS that on account OF the refusal
on the part of the brewers of this State to
the bill pending in the State Legis.
lature, making the whisky license 500 and
the beer license $3.50, a war is about to be
declared by the liquor men against beer;
that they will refuse to sell malt liquorsi in
whisky saloons, and to call to their aid the
distilling interests, not only in this State,
but elswhere. The paper predicts a fierce
war of vast proportions between these two
branches OF the liquor interest. 1t states
that numerous attempts have been made
to compromise their differences, but with
out success, and a final meeting. concerning
the outcome of which little hope is enter
tanned, will be held next week.
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A NAL DOG
Takes Possession Of a Prominent Dry
GOOdS Store.

Yesterday afternoon there was Il lot OF
excitement in a well known establishment
on Upper Main street. About 4 o'clock
there were quite II number of lady patrons
inthe store, and they were much annoyed
and chagrinned by seeing another lady en-
ter with a rush and run to the rear Of the
store. In a moment they knew the cause
for the lady was followed by a large dog
swapping, s%narling and foaming at the
mouth. AS soon as the animal entered
there was a simultaneous shrek from the
ladies and with one accord they sought ref
uge on the counters and other points Of
safety. The dog, however, still pursued his
original victim. and she, making the circuit
of the room at a 2:4O gait. gained the front
entrance in advance Of her pursuer and
closing the door behind her left him in the
store to find a fresh subject for his mouth
Luckily for the other ladies the animal had
by this time become exhausted and fell in
Il fit. He was promptly removed by one o'
the clerks and it is supposed killed. For a
little while he made it lively.
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Tnit%d -POstmAst0rs.

CAlcAGo, December 24.-Preparations for
a National Convention of third and fourth
class postmasters in this city, on February
Is. 1886, are almost complete. The or
ganizers are out in an elaborate circular
to-day, in which the Importance OF the
convention is urged, and the needs OF the
postmasters outlined. A claim will he
urged upon Congress to pay for rent, light
and fuel for third and fourth class post
Offices. The circular declares that the press
OF the country have generally pronounced
in favor Of the movement.
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Six Boilers Exnloda.

SAN FRANCISCO, December 24.-This
afternoon the bursting of one of the boilers
of the Spring Valley Water Works of this
city, situated ON the shore of Lake MERGED,
a short distance from here. caused the other
five boilers in the building to explode. The
building was completely demolished. John
Ryan, a coal passer, and Peter Duffy, a
fireman, were instantly killed; George Hunt,
fireman, and Charles Whalen, coal passer,
were dangerously wounded. Damage, $780,
900. The engine at the time Vas running
at a low pressure and no cause car be
assigned for the explosion.
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One tina 10 Worthy Of . Better Qualified
Person.

WASHINGTON, December 24.-In the case
Il Hamilton VI. the Northern Pacific Rail-
road Company. involving the claim OF a
settler to a tract of lind within the limits
of the land grant, which was resisted by the
Company on technical ground respecting
the original settlers qualifications as a
pre-emptor. Commissioner Sparks holds
that the settlement Of the claim, proven
by occupation and improvement, although
not placed on record, excerpts the land
from withdra wal, and that the Railroad
Company cannot be held to attack the
settlers qualifications or compliance with
the law under the public land laws OF the
United States. The principle OF this de-
cision is that lands occupied by actual set.
tiers as well as lands held under claims Of
record are
FROM n RAILROAD GRANT
and withdrawal, and being SO excepted at
a proper time would not pass to the rail
road, ever If the settlement OF the Claim
should afterward prove to be in any man.
ner defective as against the United States.
Commissioner Sparks further holds thai
the question would then be between the
original or subsequent settler, rs the case
might he. and the Government. and can
never be made q question between the set
tier and the Railroad Company. In other
words land grant railroads cannot pursue
and challenge the validity OF their
rs against the United States.
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at his opponents neck with hie lett, IN
which he did not succeed, but which, now
ever, a cleverly parted by Delaney.
VEN TO wELFTH ROUND.
These were very interesting. with honors
oven, Delaney showing signs Of distress.
ROUND.
Both men toed the scratch with deter
mination engraved on their countenances.
It was evident, however. that the match
must soon terminate. as Delaney came up
yery ..eroRgy." Some lively sparring was
done, in which Tyne wins five knock-downs.
IND-UP
This round occupied about the time for
the two men tn come to the center, when
Tyne led IF and scores one more knock
down. Delaney declined to come to time
and the contest was awarded to Tyne. .
Tom Manning and John We son will
meet in an e%ight-round glove match at the
famous Queensberry. on Saturday night:
and lovers ri sport may be assured OF
some fine sparring.
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Got His Satisfaction

Last evening a half drunken individual,
who gave no name except John Doe. was
arrested by an officer for committing a
nuisance on West Park Street, and when
taken before Judge French, he paid his fine
Of 81 and costs. Later in the night, in
company with some companions he met
the officer and proceeded to raise a dis
%turbance with him, but the policeman took
him by the collar, turned him round facing
the street, and the toe of his boot, vigor-
ously applied. caused the John Doe to re-
tire very rAnid1y.
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The Norfhern Indians.

PoRT TOWNSEND. w. T., Dec. pa spe.
cial telegram was sent here yesterday,
signed by a number OF citizens OF Queellent,
about 125 miles from here, stating that
there was danger Of an Indian outbreak,
and asking protection. A revenue cutter
took a company of soldiers from the fort
and proceeded to the scene OF the disturb
ance. No particulars were received, but it
is supposed that it was o%ccasioned by the
i'll treatment of the Indians by white set.
tiers. Serious trouble is not anticipated.
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A Rnugh.and.Tumhi Fight.

Late last night one OF Butte's r"ugh.and
tumble-fighters went into the Little Chief
saloon and became involved in a quarrel
with one Of the bar-keepers. Very quickly
the" became engaged in II fight, and the
crowd formed a ring around them, permit
ting them to have it out without interior
ence. 1t was only a few minutes before the
bar-keeper had his nan done up i'll great
shape, and they were separated.
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Independence Suggested.

INDIANAPoIIs, December 24.-Thc Exc
cutive Committee OF the Hendricks Monu-
ment Association has been discussing the
question in the newspapers that Congress
appropriate $4,000 in aid of the con-
struction of the monument. The result of
the discussion was the unanimous adop-
tion of a resolution that no such appropri-
alton would be expected or asked, but that
the Association should depend alone upon
voluntary donations by the people for the
money necessary.
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The Welch Ca'amiIy.

LONDON, December PA dispatch from
Point y Pridd. Wales. this morning says:
Seventy-five corpses have been recovered
from the Ferndale pit, where the explosion
occurred yesterday. tits feared Others are
buried in the debris. The scenes in the
vicinity OF the pit are pitiful. Atdayhreak
this morning a fresh body of volunteers be-
gan exploring the PIT and are working man
fully in the attempts to discover the dead
bod;oo
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"A Boycott Continued

CORK, December 24.-Representatives OF
the Cork Steam Packet Company and
the Cattle Dealers Association met to-day
to consider the concessions proposed by
the Steamship Company yesterday. The
conference progressed amicably until the
last moment, when a quarrel arose and
the representatives refused to sign the
agreement. In consequence the cattle
dealers nave resolved to continue the boy
coff
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At the Amnh,thpatpr.

The management OF the Amphitheater
has engaged Wright's full brass band for
this afternoon and evening. and also Satur-
day afternoon. The band makes good
music, and those who like to have a good
skate should not fail to attend. On Satur-
day evening there will be the usual skating,
dancing and drawing for a $40 gold piece.
This last plan has become quite popular.
and a great many persons are going there
ON the evenings OF the drawing, just to see
the skating and take a chance, while the
skaters 60 to enjoy the fun; and George
Milo, the Deer Lodge boy skater, is out in a
challenge to skate any eighty-p"und boy in
the Territory. He is considerably under
the weight, but feels confident that he can
down anybody OF the larger size.
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Hurt; by q Tree.

Last week quite a serious accident oc-
Cured near Argenta, thirteen miles from
Dillon. in which John T. Mclaughlin re-
ceived very serious, if not fatal injuries.
Mr.. Mclaughlin and his nephew were cut-
ting timber for wood. the young man do
ing the chopping. Mclaughlin was stand
ing with his back to- the tree, some 100 feet
away, and as the tree fell the branches and
limbs struck him on the head and back.
He was knocked down and injured to such
an extent that it became necessary to take
him to his residence, several miles away.
and a physician was summoned. The next
day his condition became worse, and his
lower extremities became paralyzed. At
last accounts he was in a very serious con
dition, and some of his friends feared a IA
tai termination of his ailment.
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The Hjgll mkA.

Last night tho fun-lnvers OF Wal%erville,
headed by Mes-rs. Cooper. Wisemnn and
Fisher. had u grand time in the way al
high jinks About twenty Of them met ~
II O'Clock and to the tune III the variOu.
horns they could find and divers coa oil
cans, they marched through the town unti'
they were tired, after which they retired t"
II neighboring room and partook III al
elaborate supper. winding up with II ''stag'
dance. They had IL splendid time. and it
was n very late hour when they retired for
the night.
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Scha fer Victorious.

CHICAGO, December 24.-Only 200 people
witnessed the game tonight between Wig
naux and Schaeffer in continuation of the
Balk line tournament, made necessary by
the triple tie. Vignaux lost by a score OF
GIL to 800. The play was uninteresting
until near the end, when Schaeffer made a
beautiful run OF 1877, in which he played at
great speed. using the Balk line nurse with
marvellous proficiency. Schaeffer's aver
age wat rs; highest run, 1877. Vignaux's
average was FL 2O-33; highest run, 100.
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FRENCH'S FANDANGO.
The Mill Grinds IL Il Lively Tune II
the City Hall.

Yesterday Judge French had a large at
tendance at his bar, but the victims were
there for trivial offenses and they were given
their medicine in mild doses.
John Coon, for disturbing the peace, was
adjudged guilty and in default of funds to
the extent OF IS and costs, went to Jail.
james Scott, John O'Sullivan and Ben
Rhodin. Tor a similar ~offense, are in Jail for
the same length OF time.
John Thomas, who succeeded in fractur-
ing the peace to a greater extent, paid his
little $40 and costs.
John Doe, charged with committing a
nuisance, paid 81 and costs.
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Accidentally Shot.

About three o'clock this morning David
Wright, on the corner Of Main and Broad
way, pulled out his gun and was flourish
ing it around, when Frank Clancy caught
hold of the pop to ~rest it from him and
in the scuffle the weapon was discharged,
the ball passing through Clancey's hand
Wright was arrested by Officer Young, and
Clancy vent to the doctors.
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A Gentle ssKick."

MILWAUKEE, December 24.-Among Pres.
ident Cleveland's appointments before the
converting of Congress was that Of DR..
Everhard as postmaster at Ripon. The
appointee received his commission but
failed to qualify before Congress adjourned.
This morning he appeared at the office. pre-.
sented his commission and his charge to
the old postmaster and demanded that the
office be turned over to him. His demands
were ignored and he was kicked into the
street by the postmaster, who has been in
possession for the last four years. The
6nited States Marshal has been tele.
sraphed for and will 60 to Ripon this after.
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Nh ProDOsitiOn to That Effect.

ST. PAUL, december 24.-General Mana
ger Cakes. OF the Northern Pacific, denies
that his road has secured control OF the
Oregon and California line, and also pro-
nounces absurd the umo that the North
ern Pacific and American Express Compan-
les are about to be consolidated, no prop
osition to that effect having ever been
made.
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Concert and Oyster Supper.

The ladies Of the M. E. Social Circle will
give an entertainment New Years eve, De
ember 31st, 1885, in the Court House
hall, consisting Of an old folks concert and
resolutions in costume, also tea, coffee,
sandwiches and cake. Tickets may be OBJ.
tanned at Grix's, Richards and Tilton's,
also on the eve Of the entertainment at the
door. Admission, including supper, 81.
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A Mormon COM lotion.

Salt LAKE, December 24.--The jury in
the Brigham Young Hampton case, after
being out one hour, this evening, brought
in a verdict of guilty.
The Gentiles are rejoicing tonight over a
telegram from United States Attorney
Dickson to Governor Murray stating that
he had withdrawn his resignation and con-
cluded to continue his good work here.
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BERLIN, December 24.-The foreign { flee
has notified MIR. Pend!eton, the American
minister, that it is intended TO expel Ger
man-Americans residing at Schleswig who
emigrated to the United States before be-
coming liable to military service and re-
turned after being naturalized. The recent
order of expulsion of other German-Amer.
leans remains suspended.
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Editorial Comment.

LONDON, December 24.-The Times in an
editorial this morning. without advocat-
ing such extreme measures, suggests that
the Irish difficulties be solved In three
months by the exclusion OF Parnelites from
the House of Commons. and by proclama-
ton OF martial Law in Ireland.
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Chocolate Consumption.

The consumption of chocolate in this
country is largely on the increase, a
New ork manufacturer stating that last
year he made /, 800, 900 pounds and used
u ton Of sugar per day. The best cocoa
beans come from Venezuela and Mexico,
and the cheapest from San Domingo.
The two great chocolate consuming
countries are France and the United
States.
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An Irish Member to be Prosecuted.

LONDON, December 24.-It is reported
that the Government intends to prosecute
one of the recently elected Irish
members of Parliament for a speech
made at the National League meeting at
Cork, on the ground that the language
used on the occasion tended to excite his
hearers to commit murder.
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New YORK, December 24.-The CITY. OF
Para" brings home the crews OF the five
vessels wrecked in the Harbor "f Aspln'
wall, during the storm OF December "a.
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Trs atv Signed.

BERLIN, December 24.-Zanzibar and
Germany have signed a treaty OF commerce.
the provisions OF which favor the Hamburg
Mercantile Community and East African
SOciatv-
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':hp F.nr Jacks Climb.

This hand was ''played" last night in the
shape of embroidered silk handkerchief,
aud the Four Jacks took the pot. 1t is
unnecessary t." state that it was Il Christ
mas hand, and put up by their general Ca
terer of the club as a Christmas gift to
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P~ittsburg proposes to use its natural
gas to burn the sewage and garbage, as
the Jews did that of Jerusalem in the
valley of Gehenns.
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Cholera In Cayenne
Naws From the Wreck.

LONDON. December 25.-lt is reported
that cholera is raging in Cayenne, capital
OF French Guinea.
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HOLIDAY -REMEMBRANCES.
Presentations Of Suitable Gifts to
Deserving Recipients.
Frjdav's Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
Mrs. Geurye F. Marsh, retiring Worthy
Matron Of Ruth Chapter No. 2, o. E: s.,
was the recipient Of q beautiful token oi re-
membrance from her many friends in the
| Order, after the conclusion OF the installa'
ton ceremonies at Masonic Temple last
evening. The gift was as handsome as 1t
was we'll deserved. II consisted 81 two gold
bars, attached by chains, to which Is s''s-
pended u wreath Of natural gold. upon
| which rests a gold f~ive-pOinted star, beAuti-
fully ename'led in five appropriate c.'l"rs,
and upon which il engra we'd the dluereh1
emblems of the Order, the whole forming n
Past Worthy Matr0n's jewel. Upon the
bars is engraved Ruth Chapter No. =,
Order Eastern Star" and on the reverse
side Of the wreath and star, Mrs. Geo. r.
Marsh, Butte City, Montana. Lahore CT
%hvnore." The presentation speech was
made by Mr.. Thomas Porter. in u lew eie'
CANT aud appropriate REMARKS, ana re-
spondcd % by the recipient III u happy
manner.
PRESENT TO MISS LAYTON.
Yesterday afternoon just before the close
Of the session Of the TravUnih school, the
principal, Miss Mary r. Layton, was
treated to ~ surprise in the shape of IL
christmas Gift at the hands OF her scholars.
The gift was 4 handsome gold watch. APP
tely inscribed, and it was gwen
without any special show or demolstra-
ton. The lady was more than surprised;
and while she managed to return thanks,
she did it in q few words and then broke
down. The affair was Il happy one.
W. NJ. JACK Camel.
About the hour Of closing the wcll-Snown
house of W. NJ. Jack & G., the senior mem
Der of the firm was surrounded by his en-
ploy.s, and on their behalf E. Is. Hyde, the
bookkeeper OF the concern, III Il lew wei
chosen remarks, presented Mr. Jack with IL
ebony cane. The recipient was
dstonished ut the presentation, but man
aged to express his thanks in Il few well
chosen sentences. There was no tormaiity
in the presentation. II o the donors
and the employer made consequently
happy. The gold head Of the cane bore the
following inscription: WIN. NJ. Jack. Pre-
by his employees, December 20.
1885,"
AT THE MINER OFFICE.
A few of the personal friends OF Z. ..
Ziegenfuss, the editor and manager OF THE
MINER, presented that gentleman last night
with Il Christmas gift, in the shape OF a
gold watch and chain. The jewel, which
was a handsome one. bore on one side the
figure of an Elk" OF which organization
Mr.. Ziegenfuss is a prominent officer and on
the reverse q well executed monogram.
There was no %fornality in the presentation.
A Neselpss Face.
A quiet and really genteel scrapping
match occurred last night about 8 O'Clock
ut Gilroy's, in which one Of the participants
-. &c -,