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The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-17
TWO AWFUL GHOST STORIES.
4 Headless Phantom and "F1ying
Dutchm n" on Wheels.

CREAM RIDGE, n. j., October ia few
nights ago a party OF four persons driving
along country road near EIlisdale saw the
figure of a man standing by the roadside
ahead OF them, motionless. 1t neither
moved nor spoke as they passed it, and
each noticed that it was headless.
The negro driving lashed his horses into
A. gallon, The Others looked back, but
there was nothing to be seen On the spot
where the headless man had been standing.
All agreed that the figure had on white
shirt and red suspenders, and without a
head. 1t was seen distinctly in the moon
light.
Hard headed farmers laugh at the ghost
idea, and say that the figure was either a
scarecrow set up by boys or a tramp who
had temporarily removed his head to rest
his shoulders. Halt a dozen negro farm
hands, however, have already succeeded IN
remembering that they have met the same
beadless phantom IN lonely roads and da' K
corners Of the woods recently, and as soon
as somebody can think OF II murder to nit,
an elaborate and highly ornate ghost story
will be ready for publication.
The interest over the headless phantom
of ElIisdale has revived a story OF few
wears ago, when two eminently respectable
citizens, driving a young colt along q
narrow road with steep enbank ment on
either side, saw another horse and buggy
coming toward them at Il terrific gait.
To avoid a collision they sang out Justify
to the approaching driver, and, Just as ne ne
had almost met them, his horse turned
sharply, dashed up the bank ana dlsap-
reared. The gentleman stopped, and, get
tiny t1 out, went up the bank to apologize to
the the other driver, but scuttled down again
ond drnve off at a gallop when they found
the the hank crowned to the very edge with a
Thick M growth of pines, into which horse
could by no means have penetrated; ; 1t
was a case OF flying Dutchman on "heels: l;o+
They "t aod to 1esp several era % other
."ns ou, ~ testified to having seen the same mys'
e;e ter;ous vehicle disappear before their eyes
.'n U.,'T r''ads in the fame vicinity. just as 1t
on ius1u sn+ tn rnn into them. A man driv-
ins ss along several years es1Srs %bss it,
was WA said, had been shot from An ambush
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RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.
Action of the Silver Bow Division b
of l.. E., Oil Thers0n P. Sage.

Butte CITY. NJ. T., October 13, 1885.
At regular meeting OF Silver Bow Di-
vision, No. PA, Brotherhood ofLocomotive
Engineers the following resolutions were
adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t is with feelings OF heartfelt
sorrow and regret that we are called upon
to announce the death OF Brother Therson
P. Sage, who departed this life on October
5th, at 1920 p. m., of typhoid fever and
dysentery;
Resolved, That by the death OF Brother
Sage his wife loses a kind and indulgent
husband, his Division d meritorious and
exemplary member, and his companions a
staunch and cheerful friend. Although we
feel his loss it is with feelings OF satisfaction
that we can remember his many good
qualities;
Resolved. That to all friends outside OF
our organization who kindly gave their
assistance to the grieving and sorrow
stricken widow, or who in any way assisted
in caring for our deceased brother, the
thanks OF this Division are rendered, and
ali such will be held in grateful remem-
brance;
Resolved, That these preamble and reso.
lutions be spread upon the minutes and
published in The Butte DAILY MINER.
J. S. SWEENEY,
ORvIL ADAMS, Eommittee.
CHARLES CLARK,
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TER MS-BY NAIL.
DISTRICT COURT.
Yesterdays Proceedings. Several Grim.
inal Convictions.

In the District Court Tuesday Judge
Galbraith presiding, George Smith and
Edward Griffin indicted for stealing $500
worth OF powder from John Caplice some
time ago were up. The men demanded sep
crate trials, and Smith was arraigned and
the trial proceeded with. The case was
given to the jury and after being out short
time they returned a verdict of guilty, and
assessed the punishment at three years i'll
the penitentiary. Upon hearing the verdict
Griffin concluded that there was no chance
for him if he went to trial, and he accord
ingly withdrew his plas OF not guilty and
entered a plea OF guilty. Sentence was then
deferred until Saturday in order that II
motion Tor a stay OF proceedings may be
argued. The ground OF tie motion is that
the proof OF the ownership OF the powder
was not sufficiently established.
James Renshaw ct al VS.. James King ct
al; execution stayed until the motion COR !.
liew trial shall be determined, for the filing
Of which twenty days time is granted.
Henry Nickel VS.. Thomas Rice; motion
for Judgment on the pleadings to be heard
next Saturday at 2 O'Clock p. m.
Territory VS.. Edward Hickey; defendants
except to the order OF court sustaining
plaintiffs motion to dismiss the applics,
ton for appeal, and Saturday next at , p.
III. was fixed for hearing defendants motion
for time to file a new appeal bond.
Leopold Schmidt, a trial juror, was ex
cused for the term for cause, and John L.
Rens was substituted.
A. NJ. Forbis VS.. Thomas II. Judge; jury
empaneled, and after testimony and argu-
ment Il verdict was returned for the defend
ant.
Silas +. King vs. James a. Murray: con-
tinued until Thursday night.
Yesterday in the District Court, Judge
Galbraith, presiding the following business
was transacted:
Michael Hicks ct al. VS.. Elias Simmington
ct al; ordered on calendar.
Henry Jacobs was admitted to citizen
ship.
b. \. Upton ct al. VS.. James Larkin 1t
all demurrer to supplemental complaint
overruled; defendants except.
GERMAN GULCH FLUME.
The case OF Henry Williams ct al. W..
Charles II. Carver was called, Messrs. Sta
pleton, Robinson and Dixon appearing for
plaintiffs, and Messrs. Knowles and Sharp
& Napton for defendants. This cause
arises out OF the alleged cutting OF a flume
and other destruction Of the property OF
plaintiffs in German Gulch, trouble
which led to the killing OF Henningar. bv
Ford, last spring. As was natural in u
case of which there had been so much talk
and comment, it was found difficult to
secure jury, and it was not until
large special venire had been examined
that the work was completed and the jury
sworn. The work Of examining the wit
nesses was then begun and continued until
the hour for adjournment, whel, the jury
was cautioned and the court adjourned un-
til this morning
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oHlo'S OUTCOME.
The Returns Com: ing In Slow.
ly In Bad Shape.
\ CT e A N = w f EP
Is What it Appears to Be for tho
Republicans---Frauds Appar-
ent Everywhere.

1t is very difficult to make apytbin, q,
the dispatches from Ohio. The returns
come in slowly and in fractional and un.
satisfactory manner. While the election OF
Judge Foraker is admitted by a plurality
OF anywhere from $4,000 to 10000, both
sides still claim the Legisl., ture
The result seems to hinge upon Hamilton
connty.in which tn Republicans have been
guilty of the most barefaced frauds. The
oGtrases perpetrated upon the ballot by
the Il 'pIblican election Officers has caused
great Indignation in Cincinnati, so great
that the best people OF all classes are or
ganizing to punish the guilty.
The MINER does not have any hope that
the Democrats will receive fair count or
an honest return in Cincinnati. Briefly
stated, therefore, we forecast the result as
follows:
Foraker's plurality, 10000.
Prohibition vote, $4,000.
Greenback vote, $500.
Total vote of State, 100000.
Leg stature Republican on joint ballot.
Bloody Shirt Sherman next U. s. Sena-
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The Elhmet Band.

AS was announced several days ago the
Emmett Guards have organized band and
are now practicing. The armory OF the
guards is in the county court house, and
the band meets in the same place for prac-
tice. They have held one or two meetings
thus far, and have succeeded in setting
about one-half the prisoners crazy. On
the last occasion ;,n Indignation meeting OF
the officials was held in the sheriff's Office
and it was decided that the band was a
nuisance and must go. The footing and
wheeling aud blowing on the different in
struments made it pleasant for the inlna tes
Of the court house, and ii their wishes, an
vehemently expressed, could be carried out,
the members of the band would have been
consigned to other and warmer quarters.
Unconscious of the furur" they were Great
ing the members OF the band kept up the
unholy noise in the firm belief that they
were making, or rather laying the fonnt!a
tion for making good music in the future.
That the band will be a success is certain,
but preliminary practice is anythin. but
entertaining to outsiders,
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TARIFF TINKERING.
The Iron Workers Want Ali the Butter
ON Their Bread.

PHILADELPHIA, October 14.-At q meet
ing OF the Executive Committee OF the
American Iron and Steel Association, held
here to-day, for the purpose OF considering
the circular letter of Secretary Manning in
relation to the duties on imports, the fol-
lowing resolutions were unanimou
adopted:
Resolved, That we approve the action
that has been taken by the officers of the
Association in requesting in response to
the circular letter Of the Secretary. OF the
Treasury's information from the Iron and
Steel Manufacturers concerning the cost OF
production OF various articles af iron and
steel, believing that such information could
not fail to justify the present duties on
these products.
Resolved, That we regard the present
tariff which was enacted less than three
years ago, after nearly two years of Con-
eressional agit tation, as being in the main q
wise law, although it contains some detects,
which we would be glad to see corrscted. if
this could be done without re-oper.ing the
whole question of tariff revision.
Resolved, That we are earnestly opposed
to any scheme of tariff revision which con-
templates any further changes in the pres
ent tariff; a judicious substitution ofspecific
Tor ad val0rem duties or the correction of
such manifest errors as the low rate on tin
plaJe winch gives TO England monopoly
ofthe manufacture of this indispensable ar
ticle, and permits no American citizen to
engage in it's production.
Resolved, That it is our sincere opinion
that if a general revision of the tariff should
be undertaken a the next session of Con-
gress, the immediate effects would be to Sc
riously check the welcome revival of busi-
ness, which has recently commenced in every
part OF the country, and we appeal to Con-
gress to promptly declare it's hostility to
any such project. -
Resolved, That we appeal to the Presi-
dent and to the Secretary OF the Treasury
to give assurance to the country in official
papers which they will soon prepare in the
anticipation of the meeting OF Congress and
which will be eagerly read by all people,
that the project OF another general revision
OF the tariff at the present time does not
receive their official sanction.
Resolved, That such information as has
been collected by the American Iron and
Steel Association concerning the cost of the
production of iron and steel shall be trans
mitted to the Secretary of the Treasury at
"a early day IA possible and that copies
ii the foregoing resolutions be transmitted
tu the President and Secretary immedi-
ately.
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KING ON AIS DIGNITY.
The Burmese Ruler Insults the DisE ity
Of the Indian Government.

CALCUTTA, October liking Thebaw, OF
Burmah, has answered the communica ton
sent by the Chief Commissioner OF British
Burmah, in accordance with instructions
from the Indian Government with reference
to the dispute between the Burmese Govern
ment and the Bombay and Burmah Trad
ing association. The kilg replies in an ar
rogant and insulting manner to the note
and refuses to discuss the claim OF the trad
ing company with the Indian Government.
The Chief Commissioner has asked for re-
Inducements to the number OF 5000 men,
before sending the ultimatum to Mandate,
the capital OF Burmah.
ENGLISH PROTEST AG AlNsT FRENCH NITRIC UE.
LONDON, October 14.-Churchill. Sails
bury and Dufferin disagree in regard to the
measures necessary to preserve British
influence in Upper Burmah. The Gladstone
Government sent Lord Dufferin to elimi-
nate French intrigue in Burmah. Sails
bury is satisfied with the assurances OF the
French that they have no designs in Bur
NAH. 1t is thought probable that puifern
will be recalled from India.
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EUROPEAN ETCHINGS.

The Glasgow Presbytery has voted in
favor OF disestab blishment and disendow-
ment.
NJ. Roustan, formerly French Minister at
Washington, has been appointed Governor
OF Tunis.
Lord Salisbury has officially announced
that Parliament will be dissolved Oh
November II.
Mr.. Donagh. OF Armagh, has given 925.-
900 to the Church of Ireland, and a per-
petual annuity OF $500.
1t is rumored that marriage is con-
tracted between Princess Eulalia, King Al
fonso's youngest sister, and Prince Carlos.
the heir apparent to the throne OF Portu-
gal.
The Landlords Union at Cork shipped a
number OF cattle yesterday. The cattle
men continue to boycott the steamship
company. The boycotted persons are
pouring in demands for assistance to the
office OF the defense OF the union.
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The Ex.TreaSurer,S Books.

Yesterday Messrs. Warren and Sickles
who had been employed as experts to e1-
anime uto the books and accounts OF
ex-Treasurer Welsh completed their labors
and filed final report with the county
clerk and recorder. The document is q
lengthy and important one and will be
presented to and considered by the con-
niesioners at their session to-day. The
clerk had hesitancy in giving the docu-
ment for pubIica ton before it had been
seen by the commissioners, and the expSsts
had i. ..elcacy in making statement Of
the result OF their labors. 1t is, however,
understood from unofficial sources that the
report shows large amount OF taxes un-
collected, but that SO far as collected the
moneis have all been accounted for.
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The Campaign In New York.

ALBANY, October ia letter from Fred.
F. Wheeler, Chairman OF the Prohibition
State Committee, addressed to S. S. Cole
and John O'Bren. chairmen respectively OF
the Republican and Democratic State Com
mittees, is made public tonight. In it he
charges that both parties are pledged in
their platforms against prohibition, and
challenges them to arrange for triangular
Joint discussion by their candi .ates for the
Governorship on the questions at issue.
He suggests five meetings at different points
in the State.
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GRAND INQUIsITION.
The Special Jury Meet and Transact
Business.

Yesterday morning, in accordance with
the subpoena of the court, the gentlemen
drawn to serve as a Special Grand Jury
assembled at the District Court room and
the following from among the number were
selected for the service: T.. NJ. Lowry, NJ. B.
Brownlee, Chris Jacky, Con Murphy, Eli
Gregson, James Shields, J. H. B. Foster,
G. B. Hauser, j. d. jerks, F. V. Scheurer,
Chris Nissler, B. {. Kingsbury, F. W. Capllce,
leo. w. Irwin. H., red Gilbert. J. r. Clark,
w. H. Young. Edward Reimel and W. f.
Hall.
From the above named nineteen Messrs.
Nissler, Clark and Lowry, who had been
subpenRd, were not drawn from the box.
After brief instruction from the Court the
jury took seats and the following prisoners
were by counsel offered the right OF chal-
lenge:
Platt Burr, accused OF burg|arizing the
safe of flames Lynch; Judge keithly appears
for defense and valves challenge.
Antoine Ludwig, accused OF the murder OF
A. Gussey; H. B. Smith and Judge J. j..
Mediation appear for the defense and
waive challenge.
John Murray, for uttering forged paper,
purporting to have been endorsed by James
Murray; Judge Keithly appeared for de-
tense and waived challenge.
Alex Mailleaux, accused OF forging the
name of P. Nadeau to deed for property.
Judge J. J. Mediation was assigned by the
Court as counsel for the defense In open
court he sta ted that he had, on behalf of
his client, objections to Jurors Brownlee
and Jackey, but would interpose no.legal
challenge.
INDICTMENTS.
The preliminaries having been thus set
tied, the grand jury retired to their room
for the purpose OF hearing the testimony OF
the witnesses, and after being out until
evening they re-entered court and returned
indictments against Ludwig, Platt Burr
and John Murray for the crimes OF which
they were accused, and ignored the charge
against Mailleaux, who was subsequently
released from custody.
LECTURE.
After making their report, the Jury
through the foreman, announced that they
had completed the labors for which they
had been called together and asked that
they be discharged. In response Judge
Galbraith said that they had other duties
than the mere finding OF indictments. 1t
was not only their privilege, but their duty
to examine into the records and institu-
tions OF the county, and until that was
done he could not discharge them. He di-
rected that the jury adjourn until this
morning, when they would renew their la
bors in the line Indicated
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Many Tn ankS.

The ladies OF the Daughters OF Rebecca
who had charge of the recent successful
benefit for the family of Mr.. Bryant, who
was killed in the Wake Up Jim mine, desire
to return thanks to all who assisted at the
entertainment. as well as to the public who
SO generously responded to the appeal.
Among those Of whom they desire to make
special mention are P. A. Largey, president,
Mr.. Compton, electrician, and Mr.. SAILS
berger, engineer, OF the Electric Light Co.;
A. NJ. Walker for the use OF the Pavilion,
the proprietors OF the Amphitheater who
closed on the night OF the entertainment,
leader Wright and his associates OF the Am
phitheater band for furnishing music, the
Miners Union which attended in large num-
bers and otherwise assisted, and last, but
not the least to the ladies and gentlemen
who took part in the musical and literary
exercises
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,.p11A mENTARY NOMINATIONS.
The. convention in Dublin 1eS'er""'
parnell's Thanks.

nnt;%n , for nominating candidates Tor
seats in Parliament for this city assemned 90
s"day and selected Mr. 9aniy s1;y,s es''"r nsws 81
The Nation, (Mr: T. u. 9aa,avS" Manrs Grattan
paperj, and Sir Thomas +ia@a henrg ,. mother mother
Es,nonde The latter gent,,e"aRH; t,sa R;abt Hon Hon.
was gssndda"ghSseer ESe 6rossst Hf ses Upward
Hsn5y 1.G od in i7s2 the famous bill Of rights
17oO ana the ~ risht OF Ireland to self govern
asserting xr r'i Parnell thanked the delegates lei
me ment, tSe Confidence they had reposed IN h'l'
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WASHINGTON WAITS.
News Notes Gathered by the Reporters at
the National Capital.

WASHINGTON, October 14.-Secretary La
mar, Assistant Secretary jerks and the
Assistant Attorney General for the Interior
Department, listened to a re-argument to-
day on the Southern Pacific railway com
pany from the decision OF the Commissioners
of the Land Office in what is known as the
Backbone Grant i'll Southern California.
The railroad company was represented by
Sidney Dillon and prominent counsel. The
point at issue is the old one concerning the
ownership of certain lands where the
Southern Pacific and Texas Pacific rail-
ways land grants overlapped
E.R, Could special agent of the Labor
Rnre4u. stationed in England, has resigned,
having completed his Investigations.
A. j. Puckett, of Kentuckey, has been
anpointed Timber Agent OF the Land Office.
MAKING THEM SETTLE.
The act OF Congress providing for the
taking of semi-decehnlal census IN the
States and Territories authorized the Sec
retary of the Interior to pay half the cost
Of the census where tine returns were filed
with the Department before September LIST.
Dakota and Colorado each took a census,
and presented accounts amounting to
s25. .5O6 and $2O,673 respectively. Ger
tifcates for these amounts were made out
by the Interior Department, bit upon
their presentation to the Treasury Depart
ment they were cancelled by the First
Comntrolier because both Dakota and Col
orado are indebted to the United States on
account of the direct law OF August 5.
1861, in the sum OF $3,2 and S2l, 1888
respectively. In such cases sum equal to
the amount due is withheld. For Dakota
S32,265 OF the amount OF the $50 QUO Ger
titled to be due has been directed " De
,o;d hnt Colorado's indebtedness is in ex-
ress of the amount certified to be due.
HARD ON DORSEY.
William A. Vincent, Chief Justice OF the
sunreme Court of New Mexico, recently ap-
pointed Stephen w. Dorsey member OF
the commission to draw grand and petit
inrors for that Territory. He was to-day
suspended from office by the President.
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CONDENSED EWS.

The National Association OF Laundrymsn
in session at Boston adopted resolutions
denoucing the Chinese.
nephew OF Sydney Dillon was yester.
day married in New York to daughter Of
President Hyde OF thu Equitable Company.
ia. Baluiski, q. 8. District Attorney for
Arizona, announces that he will not resign
until pending investigation into his con-
duet is completed.
At the annual meeting OF the stockholders
OF the Western Union Telegraph Company
at New York, yesterday, Col. r. c. Clowry,
OF Chicago, was elected Director in place OF
Pender, resigned. The lease OF the Ameri.
can Rapid Telegraph Company's wires was
approved.
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BosroN, October 14.-It was reported
yesterday from Washington that the posi-
ton OF chairman OF the United States Civil
Service Commission had been offered to
Colonel Charles r. Goldman, OF Massachu-
setts. Being asked as to the truth OF the
report, the Colonel to-day said: II have had
conversations with the President on the
subject, and have given him what consld-
er sufficient reasons why he should not offer
the position to me. The President has not
made me any offer and probably never will
make it.
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- rnon,.n Mt Salt Lake.

SALT LAhr, Utah. October 1E;mSaase T.. nciseg
rhoman, @ on his return from san a;t;lens raa stop,
at the Of 1ead1ag 4g ',s where he has
ped at Salt sscd%sd nnss tss aSa entertained
been warmly r;cya "t, for Democratic success in
He is al aiS;e~Y New York, but is thoroughly mon, +
the clvll snn se, 'c on Thursday, after stopping
wa Wasaaas dav at his home in Ohio
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Mss LouxieIlow Married. .

HosroS, October 14.-Miss Annie Long.
5ellow, the youngest daugh ghter OF the iaoe
poet. was married this afternoon 10 M! NJ
James Gilbert Thrope, OF Eau CLAIRE WE.
,ronsin. The ceremony took place AZ 'n1 nc
LongfeIlow mansion on Brattie STREET, Wv
Cambridge. and was performed oy olG r;Ja NJ
The wedding was private.
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THE SOUTH AMERICAN TROUBLES
Di.tressful Condition OF the People in tiie
Interior.

New YORK, October 14.-The mail adj
vices from Panama say: Peru is still in a
deplurable condition. Two messengers
from General Caires to friends in Tarms
have been captured by the Government
forces and the most damaging letters dis
covered. Within few hours the iails were
crowded with the friends OF the mountain
general and some Of the most prominent
merchants banshed. Colon Media, one OF
the most distinguished Prelates OF the Ca
thedral, was also ordered to leave the
country. lea has fallen into the hands OF
the Cairists. 1t is said that tie most hor-
rible atrocities were committed by therebel
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Mn Third Trial.

October 14hs%is ,rinstan "soessa at ssn:
who ON T Ts,ssr5 Yss
:: e: 's% E: % ;;a; :;
::sfs .s s. It. pSss
was passed.