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HID THE PENALTY.
Speedy Execution OF the Sentence I'm the
Case OF the Colon fire Bug,

New YoRK, September 3.-The Spanish
columns of the Panama Star and Herald
| of August Goth, contains the report OF thu
proceedings OF the court martial that met
! on the 18th ult., to try Pedro Preston.
who has since been executed. Fou wit
nesses were brought before the court and
declared Preston to be the principal author
March last. These were Jules Beltrame, an
Italian; Clement Duprey, acting superin-
tendent Of the Panama railroad; Hugh
Dietrich, a German, and William COnnor,
agent OF the Pacific Mail Steamship Compa-
ny. In Colon these four gentlemen after
having given their evidence against Preston
were confronted with him. Their different
declarations show that Preston was the
author OF the fire in Colon, and although
he strongly denied all charges made against
him, actually naming a person who could
testify as to his innocence, he nevertheless
did not lay blame on any other person nor
say his followers had not committed the
crime. The chairman OF the court martial
ordered the witnesses named by Preston to
be brought into court hat they should
made their statement. After the lapse Of
an hour the court was informed chat all
the persons named by Preston could not
be found on the isthmus, as they had left
after the burning OF Colon. In view OF this,
Anu as all Gue WltItSStS dSFeGO on Ule one
point, that
PRESTON WAS THE AUTHOR OF THE FIRE,
the court after having heard the prisoners
defense, ordered the room cleared, and then
d%eliberated as to what sentence they should
All the votes but one were for
hanging Preston at once. The death war
rant was signed. the prisoner called in and
he was informed of his sentence. He heard
the sentence read with great composure.
Up to the last moment he had a priest by
his side. When upon the scaffold Preston
spoke a few words calling upon Colombians
to believe him innocent of sue al atrocious
crime. notwithstanding all his repeated
protests OF innocence there was but one
voice OF approval When the Gear was removed
from under his feet and his body left to
swing on the scaffold. Preston was hanged
soon after midday on the 18th ult. The
sentence was signed at 1880 p. m. on the
evening OF the 18th ult. and was unani-
mously approved. The execution was wit
messed by ar immense crowd OF all color
and na%tionalities, the greater part Of which
probably never witnessed such a scene be-
fore. Death seems to nave been instan-
taneous, as no show IF life was apparent
three minutes after the dropping.
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TIE TRAIN
Heavy Reward, but No Thives Cap
tured as Yet.

KANSAS Cry, September 3.-The special
train sent out from here to the scene OF the
robbery last night on the Chicago e. Alton
Railroad, near Blue Springs, left shortly
before l o'clock this morning, and after
some delay reached there about 3 O'Clock.
The car contained several officials and en-
ployes OF the road, and a strong posse OF
detectives and deputy marshals. Arriving
on the ground horses were secured, and the
officers started on the track OF the robbers.
Blood hounds lave been secured to aid in
the search. At noon, the time OF the latest
report, none of the robbers had yet been
captured. A majority OF the pursuing
party returned this afternoon, after a fruit
less search. The railroad company has
offered a reward Of $1,000 for each OF the
robbers.
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Grace Hawthorne.

This great emotional actress, who has
been such an unequivocal success through
out the East, and has lately played a most
phenOmenally successful engagement In
Denver and on the Colorado circuit, as well
AS in Salt Lake City where she performed to
the largest houses attracted this season, lis
to open at the Grand Opera House for one
week, commencing On Monday next. The
opening attraction will be The New Ca
mile" a character in which Miss Haw-
thorne is said to be unequalled. During
the week there will be produced, "Fanchon,
the Cricket" "Frou Frou, "Queena.' (the
yreat Union Square comedy success), Miss
Multol," "Oliver Twist" and EAST
Lynne" Miss Hawthorne will be supported
by Mr.. William F. Clifton and a large and
carefully selected company. She comes en-
dorsed in the highest terms by the press
wherever she has appeared. In addition to
ner reputation as all artistic, Miss Haw-
thorne is said to be the most elegantly
being a marvel Of exquisite taste. The New
Orleans Press, commenting on The New
Camille" says:
Grace Hawthorne is a sensational Ca
mile. Her makeup, tragic attitudes anu
stride. and business with up-turned eyes, is
like Sarah Bernhardt, and then again, she
reminds one strongly OF Clara Morris, in
ner emotional, tenderer, and col]oquial
scenes. The house was packed to overflow
ing, and Miss Hawtho. ne certainly was a
great surprise to all who saw her acting.
She actually galvanized the part OF Camille.
She gave it new life. Miss Hawthorne
she takes every trick. She is indeed a great
actress.-New Orleans Picayune.
Grunewald Opera House was crowded
last night to overfowing by an audience
that evinced a great deal Of curiosity to
see Miss Grace Hawthorne, whose advent
has been SO widely advertised. She has a
slight, graceful figure; her manner is very
pleasing, and she soon proved herself Il
conscientious, deserving and painstaking
artist, and one who has thoroughly mas
tered the character OF Camille. The dram
attic third act, in which Camille makes her
great sacrifice, vas a grand triumph for
Ocrat.
Grace Hawthorne is, indeed, q revelation.
She was the capricious coquette to the life.
Her love for Armand, her trials for this
only love OF her life, and her sad death were
all portrayed with telling effect. Miss
HawthOrne's success was instantaneous.
She not only pleased but thrilled and fas-
cinated her vast audience.-New Orleans
Gty Item.
With Lucille Western dead, Inc Mrs. D.
P. Bowers retired, there is now nc mi
living on the American stage who can play
the dual role OF Lady Isabel and Madame
Vine in East Lynne" as well as Grace
Hawthorne car and does.-New Orleans
Pieayune.
A special matinee OF EAST Lynne will be
given ON Wednesday at 2:3O p. m. Miss
Hawthorne's engagement in this city should
prove a most successful one. The sale OF
seats will begin at Grix's on Saturday
morning.
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COUNTY OFFICERS.
New County Treasurer and County
Commissioner.

Yesterday morning the Board OF County
Commissioners met at the County Court
House, all the members present. The ex-
animation OF the accounts OF u. j.. Welch,
the retiring County Treasurer, having been
completed, and the result being satlsfac-
Tory, the resignation OF Mr.. Welch was &C
eeepted. The Board then proceeded to an
esilectlou to fill the vacancy, and II. Y.
kessler was elected to fill the vacancy,
~~hereupon he at once resigned as County
commissioner. and the same was accepted.
subsequently, Judge Irvine, OF the P'ooaGe
Iiourt, appointed W. G. Pfoutz, OF the well
iahown firm of Hamilton II Pfoutz, and 1t
Is Understood the gentleman will accept.
a meeting of the Board has been called Tor
Today, when it is expected the newly ap..
pointed member will qualify and enter
upon the discharge OF his duties. In poll
ucs Mr.. Pfouts is a Democrat, and he has
served several terms as Commissioner OF
Madison county.
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ANOTHER MINE ACCIDENT.
Falling Coal Causes 0eath in q Lehigl
Valley Shaft.

WILKEsBARRE, September "A terrible
accident occurred this morning at the Oak
wood shaft, operated by the Lehigh Valley
Coal Company. The cage on which nine
men were being lowered into the shaft, had
nearly reached the bottom when a mass OF
loose coal and rock fell from the side of the
shaft down the pit, striking and completely
demolishing the cage, which was made of
heavy timber and iron work. instantly
killing four of the men and wounding two
Others fatally, while three OF the Others
were seriously injured.
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TIRE GALL Or HIM.
Caccres Proclaims Hts objects In a Flat
tering amer

PANAMA, September 3.-In Peru a great
deal III Comment has been excited by the
publication OF a proclamation s.gned by Gen
eral Caceres at Tarma. Caceres declares
that his only object is to restore peace and
tranquility to Peru on the basis OF her
future honor and happiness and that when
his design is accomplished he will quietly
retire to private life, satisfied with having
complied with his duty as a good citizen.
He states that on various occasions he has
proposed measures, which il accepted
would have assuredly brought about the
desired end, but that he has been met with
resistance and even contunely, as when
his commission was sent to Callao from
Mollendo on the United States steamer
Shenandoah" it was even refused a hear
ing.
Important military operations are now
being carried on in the north. In addition
to the detachment OF 6OO stationed at
San Pedro, observing the rebel garrison oc-
cupying Trujiuo, a division OF 1000 sol
diers, horse, foot and artillery, under Cen
eral Ramorez, chief OF the general staff, was
sent up to Pacasmayo a few days ago.
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THE CHOLERA.
Continued Havoc Caused by the Spread
OF the Disease.

LONDON, September 3.-Three deaths
from cholera are reported from Mallemort,
France; six from Motagnae, and several
from other places in the department OF
Herault. One death from cholera has been
reported from Brendorf, Pennsylvania.
The disease has also appeared at Algiers.
MADRID, September g. Throughout
Spain yesterd y there were 2,941 new cases
OF cholera and 1000 deaths.
ToULoN, September 3.-Fourteen persons
died from cholera in this city during the
past night.
NAPLES, September Sit is officially de-
MED that there is any cholera in this city.
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PEOPLE VOW KNOW.

,rrs Rivers, the mother OF Harry an
,tahel Rivers, is expected to arrive in Butt
this morning.
T. Thompson, editor of tire Portlan,
no;,v Standard, is in Helena. He will b
n the city several days.
Hon. Martin Maginnis, Hugh McOuaid
n Merrill and Secretary John s. Tonke,
love left Helena for st. Paul to attend tht
R;ver Convention.
B, F. White is on a visit to this city.
Mrs. John F. Cowan and daughter left
last night for Oregon, Mo.
H. D. Hauser of Wickes, formerly Of thu
First National Bank OF this city, is here on
a visit.
Prof. G. C. Tilden of the Colorado State
School OF Mines is in Butte, the guest OF
Alex Tarbet.
Miss Minnie O'Neal OF Deer Lodge. ia
spending a few days with Butte friends.
to-day for a short trip to Gregson Springs.
On UucA 1SCuAn ehSy III Ian ~ WISH TO
California.
John Fisher. who has put in his vacation
IA a clerk at the Mt. Vernon, starts TODAY
to resume his studies at the College of Mon
tana.
John O'Neil. the well-known Garrison ho.
tel man, is in Butte for a few days visit.
C. w. Hanscom starts tomorrow for the
far East, with Maine AS the objective point.
William Foley. who has for a long time
past held the position OF foreman Of the
Union Consolidated mine, will leave for
Utah tomorrow evening. He will be ac-
companied by his brother Jim.
Lee Mantle and R. M. Cobban were among
the Butte people at Helena yesterday.
]. F. Galloway. OF Virginia City, who has
hosts OF friends in Butte, is here for a few
days. He has been in Helena and is now
on his way home.
Mrs. B. Tibbey. wife OF the efficient Super
intendent OF the Parrot mine, and Mrs.
Ellsworth will leave tomorrow evening for
Choriton, Iowa, on a visit to friends. They
will be absent about six weeks.
]. C. Henderson. Phoebe, New, Louis
We'll, A. Butler, San Francisco; C. C. Byers,
Salt Lake; c.. T. Brainard, Fort Collins,
Colo; Thomas F. Ward, Deer Lodge; T.
Jose, Anaconda, are at the Revere.
George A. Tyler, Chicago; NJ. Maynard,
Omaha; D. R. Leggett. Highland; E. w.
Veet, Cal; T.. S. Merchant, San Francisco;
f. &. Harrison, Lincoln, Neb.; N. d. Birds
eye, Louisville, KY; G.. w. Morse, New
Chicago; C. K. H~ardenbrook. Deer Lodge;
&. w. Jackson, Helena, are at the St.
Nicholas.
Daniel Perez, Prescott, A. T.; Thomas B
Gardner, Silver Bow; l.. H. Miles, Melrose;
A. F. Mcleod, Pennington, W. T.; Frank
Mcguire, Ketchum, Idaho; Katie Caskle.
Red Rock, are at the Centennial.
Col. James Tickell, who has been on a
two weeks visit to Pipestone Springs for
the benefit OF his health, returned yesterday
greatly improved. The Colonel's feet are
sore after such a long ride.
Tom s. Marchant, the San Francisco COM
mercial man, is in town. Tom lis like an
old country owners account man" He is
here, there and everywhere in an hour.
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A Fiatser:nS View of Phelps.

LONDON, September 3.-The Times, in
commenting on the address made yester-
day by Minister Phelps on the occasion OF
the W%orkmen's Club at Rugby, says he is
treading with success in the footsteps OF
Lowell. He has readiness in the use OF
speech and a remarkable power OF interest
ing his auditors on public occasions, and
he may be congratulated on his manner OF
avoiding utterance OF anything chat could
give offense to either political party or to
the country as a whole.
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The Erytiun Enigma,

LONDON, September 3.-The attitude OF
the French Embassy at C~onstantinople
regarding the mission Of Sir Henry Drum
mond Wolff is aggressive. Further advices
confirm the statement that France will not
recognize the settlement OF the Egyptian
question, which fails to satisfy French in
terests in Egypt.
Three regiments ordered to Herat refused
to march. The natives ofCandahar openly
desire England to occupy that city.
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Grand Excursion.

Inc members OF the celebrated ace
oahd have made arrangements for aIEeA'
I1alsion to Anaconda and return, "a cne
aoeh inst. At Anaconda the band WI give
aggfiand concert and dance. The l1ncerU
,%llconsist Of several OF the best 81 ectlons
a,'n the most eminent musical Eutnor
aso vocal music by members ot>the oanu
bna Others. The tickets for the round "Trip
nave nov; been placed at the ~reIharkaoly low
thD OF 81 each. As this will probably De
t te last excursion OF the seas]n, the opp1l,
m ru = to visit Anaconda and listen 20 one
wHI OF the matchless band Of musicians
c;t;,p Dc embraced by afmultitude OF our
Will appear from time Ito time in this paper.
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The BOARD OF Relief.

BALTIMORE. September 2.-The National
Convention OF the Masonic Lodge OF Relief
to-day elected the following officers: Pres
ident. Martin Collins Of Illinois; Vice Presi-
dents, J. r. Pope OF New York and J.
Mitchell of Montreal; Secretary, DR.. D.. F.
Pennington of Baltimore Treasurer, Will
liam Delameter Of New York; Advisory
Board, w. B. Isaacs Of Virginia, Isaac
Hirsch OF South Carolina, n. J. Higgins OF
Wisconsin. St. Louis was selected as the
next place Of meeting.
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AT THE CEMETERY.
yHs INQUEST.
x.ssrs. Kellogg aud Short on the Deaf"
of John Hale.

:,o The a Ges'a sse particulars ., !, whose %ss M Ssaah
a as: " sssesssssss 4 S: .s:;;n 5sse' d t'G Ggs%ssd
{F sssssa@ Who W.: ds S,a,; :is1 !. a . Very 'G ias en-
ss: siPs: story g and E j: i s s';sss 1 S, 's!!s:s ss,e,s
c;Ne;f came up on the cage anu
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Drowned bV Il Swell.

OSHKOSH, Wis, September "A horrible
drowning accident occurred at the St. Paul
Railroad bridge at 6 O'Clock this morning.
The draw being open eleven persons, nine
girls and two men, nearly all employees in
the Diamond Watch works, attempted to
cross the open channel in a boat. They
were caught in the swells OF a tug which had
previously passed through and the boat
upset. Five were rescued and six drowned,
aged from II to 2 Oyears. The bodies have
all been recovered.
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Finally

PARIS, S~eptember3 An American named
Link was arrested here about a month ago
on the charge OF trying to sell worthless
Mexican bonds and was sent to prison. The
prison officers i'll treated him, with d view
OF forcing him to confession and would not
allow him to see his wife although his in
a month and has been released at the in
stance Of Mr.. Moran, the United States Min
lister.
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The Indians.

WASHINGTON, September a. Commits
sioner Atkins OF the Indian Bureau has re-
ceived advices from the Southern Ute
Agency in Colorado, c~ontradicting the pub
lished statement that the Indians have
assumed a hostile attitude. Everything is
quiet at the agency and no trouble is APP
pretended. The Indian Bureau has been
informed by General Crook that the hostile
Apaches are now in Mexico, about twenty
five miles south of the boundary line and
are still moving southwark
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One Way Of Getting Even.

TlPPERARY, September 2.-Fort three days
past a heavy run has been continuously
kept up on the Bank Of Ireland, and it no"
amounts to almost a panic. The Irish
Tory papers are O filled with bitter and
vindictive articles concerning the affair, and
they intimate that the entire run was en-
gineerd in revenge for the bank refusal to
make advances to the Munster Bank dur
ing it's recent troubles
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MINING NEWS.
Some Interesting Facts About the JET.
terson G unity Prospects. ,

From a lengthy article on the mining
prospects in the vicinity OF Boulder pub
lished in the last issue of the Jefferson
couney Sentinel the following interesting
facts are taken:
Boulder at the present time is feeding
and QUILTING hundreds of men who are
dotting the sides of every mountain and
dale, and these same men are not compelled
to york on the grub-stake principle as u
yore. but each days labor is rewarded with
sufficient returns to enable him to defray
his incidental expenses, and at the same
time lay up a handsome plumb for a rainy
day.
Hank Estes OF the mining firm OF Estes &
Rowley, bonanza kings OF the Cataract dis.
trict INT owners OF the
ROCK Of AGES NINE,
came into Boulder last Wednesday for sup.
plies. He reports everything lively in his
district, and says that new locations are
beingi made every day. These gesnlemen
have lately put up an arastras, which is
giving excellent satisfaction. They are
about nine miles from Boulder, with a good
wagon O running to their camp. There
are several
FINE QUARTZ LEADS
in this section that are being developed,
among which are those OF Bonanza Jack,
Mike O'DonLell, Joe McNaliy, James Nc.
Cormick, etc. These gentleman have all
struck it rich. About thirty men are EN-
ployed in these mines at present, but it cap
ital should happen to cast it's eye in that
direction, then hundreds and perhaps
thousands would take the place of the now
corporalIs guard, and it is stated as a posi-
tive fact, that the topprospects OF this dis
trict present a much better showing than
did those of Butte. The ore there will aver
age $40 to the ton.
THE INDEPENDENT.
Mike O'Donnell is the owner of this lead,
and is satisfied that he has as good u pros
pect for future developments as any mine
in the country. He is down now about 65
feet, and still sinking. The Independent is
Just across the gulch from the Rock ofAges,
about 800 feet distant. Mcdonnell has
-FOUR men at work on his arastras, and ex-
poets to reap a rich reward for his labors.
GALENA GULCH.
We are informed that a rich strike has
been made in Galena gulch by Messrs. Holt
q Gibson, by finding the old channel which
pays well, and the owners anticipate bring
Ing in a new ditch to work their new find
next summer, where they confidently be.
leve they have a bonanza in the way OF
aplacer mine. This gulch was discovered
III 1000, ana mas Deen WOFkeu ever oiAAeo
with good results, and from $40 to SID per
day to the man when on the best streaks.
PLACER MINING.
The placer mines Of Jere Smith are said
TO be doing nicely. Several men are busy
at work on them, and when the cleanup
occurs honest labor will be well rewarded.
The Tripplett placer diggings are being
worked steadily, and promise a rich yield
TO the proprietors.
Ii all the placer claims in this ~neighbor'
mood turn out as we'll as expected, the
scenes of early days will be recalled to recoi'
lection when the fall cleanup takes place.
Let the good work 60 On.
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Rtel>s Trial on Appeal.

WINNIPEG. September 2.-Riel's appeal
case came up before the Court of the Queens
Bench this morning. The prisoners coun-
sci objected to the papers purporting to be
the records OF the case brought from Re
gini. These records were shown to have no
seal, and not properly certified, Counsel
commended that the original record OF the
court at Regini, and the prisoner himself,
should be present before the appeal could
be tried, and the Judges regard that this
must be done before the appeal can be
argued. Friday next was set for the trial
OF the case.
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M ur0ered.

PARIS, September 2.-The remains OF
Baron and Baroness Matres have been ex-
humed for examination. The couple died
within a short period OF each other, after
having for a long time been under the infu-
ence of IL s%piritualist and his wife, who were
benefited by the death OF their noble
patrons. 1t is now suspected that the Bar
on and Baroness died from poison.
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The Bell Mine.

The Bell mine which was advertised to
be sold yesterday, by the persons who held
the first mortgage on the property, was
bought in by the representatives OF the
gentlemen who authorized the sale. The
Bell is undoubtedly a valuable property,
and we are informed that steps are to be
taken at once for the resumption OF work
in the mine.
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Sensible

LONDON, September 2.-Mr. Phelps, the
American Minister. opened the Working.
mems Club, near Rugby, to-day. In a
speech to the members he said that the
prosperity OF America was due to the per-
sistent energy OF her people. There was
employment in America for all who desired
it, prosperity for all deserving it, and for
all a welcome. He advised those who
thought Of emigrating to reflect well before
starting. There was no room in America
for idle or worthless persons.
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The Flag Hosting.

ROME. September 2.-Dispatches from
Zanzibar state that the Italian exploring
expedition has returned to Zanzibar, and
that as the members know nothing OF the
alleged hosting OF the flag by a man-of-war
over Port Johns, north Of Zanzibar, which
WAS reported to have taken place on the
9th ultimo.