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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-21
THEY WANT PLOUGHs, TOO.
The Farmers of Ireland Oppose the
Irish Land Bill.

The Farmers OF Ireland oppose the
Irish Land Bill.
DUBLIN, April 1S.-At meeting Of tenant
farmers at Kildgeart, to-day, the.land pur-
chase bill was denounced as simply meas
ure for the relief of landlords. 1t was
declared that if the farmers got their hold
ings OH the basis OF four years rental their
position would be very little improved, as
they are without necessary capital with
which to obtain aaetart. A resolution was
adopted asking the Parnellite members Of
Parliament to oppose the bill.
REDUCTION OF RENTS.
Four hundred tenants of Earl Bessbor-
ough's Kilkenny esta te held a meeting to-
day to consider the EarI's offer OF reduc-
tion from 10 to 20 per cent. in rentals
The tenants had asked for reduction OF
33 per cent. At to-days meeting 1886 OF the
tenants voted in favor of accepting the
Earl's terms.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-21
STRYS AWFUL CATASTROPHE.
The Details of the Great Fire of Sunday
Only Increase the
Horror.
1t is Believed that Fully One Hundred
Persons We're Burned, Including
Fifty School Children.
Among the Cremated Numberedare
Fourteen Prisoners Who We're
Not Released in Time.

VIENNA, April 19.-The fire at Stry is
still raging. The situation there is appall-
ing. Thousands OF the inhabitants are
bankrupt. The charred remains OF many
OF the victims have already been dug out
of the ruins. The Mayor OF the town has
sent telegram to Lemberg, asking that
troops be sent to Stry with appliances to
extinguish the fire. The damageis esti-
mated at several million forms. The to-
the victims were children.
BURNING OF PRISONERS.
When the fire at Stry had reached it's
height, the prisons were opened but the
authorities had delayed the release OF the
prisoners too long, and fourteen OF the un-
fortunate inmates were burned to DEATH
In the suburbs of the town all was con-
fusion. Peasants looted houses and shops
after conflicts with heir owners, some of
whom, in their despair committed suicide.
The gale was so severe that sparks were
carried three miles and set fire to the lum-
Der huts occupied by the peasantry. The
Emperor has donated $4,000 for the re-
lief OF the sufferers.
LATER ADvICEs.
Latest estimates OF the fatalities at Stry
are placed at 100, including SO children
supposed to have been burned to death in
the school-house when the fire commenced.
The bulk OF the inhabitants were absent at
a fete, and on their return they were so
dazed by the calamity that the
was allowed TO proceed
Cleaned Out the Mexicans.
Ell PAso, Tex, April 19.-The particu-
lars OF a bloody fight between Americans
and Mexicans, which occurred at Murphys-
vile, on the Southern Pacific Railway,
have just arrived. The town is now and
was settled by Americans. The Mexicans
have been located there in considerable
number and have sought to drive
out the Americans. A bitter race
feeling mas existed, and on Saturday
night about twenty five Mexicans raided
bhe Cattle Exchange saloon, in which were
4 number OF Americans Being greatly out
numbered they fed, but returned the fire of
he Mexicans while running and killed Jose
Perez and fatally wounded two others. The
news OF the raid spread rapidly to the
Americans living in the town and vicinity
md they united in clearng-t the surrounding
country OF Mexicans. No further trouble
> anticipated, 1t is believed that Il num-
Yer OF Mexicans besides those referred to
we're killed and wounded
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-21

"A Hopeless Minority"-A barefoot boy
in hornets nest.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-21

$3.50, 900 is in sight. c. x. Larabie, the
lucky owner of the Mountain Chief, has
given the mine his whole attention. Several
parties have been negotiating for this valu-
able piece OF property, but Mr.. Larabie
does not desire to part with it. He can
stope enough ore out OF it. insid of a year,
to make half q dozen mon rich
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-21

that he had kept silent. He thought it
would have been extremely indelicate to
have said anything about it. Later on re-
ferring to the Times Democrat dispatch
about the order for the suit received by him
at Little Rock, witness said that when he
received it he haG to think 8. me little time
to recall just what it referred to. Mr.. Ran.
ney pointed out what he said was dis
crepancy in the testimony relative to the
withdrawal of the original applica ton.
Van Bertheyser had sworn that he told the
Attorney General he intended to make the
application to the District Attorney, while
the witness did not remember any such
statement. Witness replied that he had
sawed off, the conversatit very short
and he still failed to recall any such state
ment.
Mr.. Oates-Since you have been Attorney
General have you done any act or thing,
directly or indirectly, to enhance the inter
ests OF the PAN Electric Company, either az
counsel for the company or stockholder as
an interested party?
Witness-1 cannot call to mind any
thought or any word OF mine since / have
become Attorney General that has calcu-
lated in the rsmotest degree to increase the
value of that stock or enhance it's value in
any way. have not been at meeting
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-21

The committee on the alcoholic and
liquor traffic to-day, by vote of six to
five, ordered an adverse report on Repre-
sentative Saulbee's bill to provide that no
person shall he licensed as dealer of in
toxicants by the United States until he has
first received license as such from the
local authorities where it is proposed to
carry on the business of selling liquors.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-14
A. NJ. E. SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
Opening Sessions of the North Ohio State
Conference.

The North Ohio State Conference Sunday
convened in its first session last Tuesday
evening at 5 OclOck at the North street A.
VI. L. church. As fine and as an intelligent
looking asSemblage as ever graced the audi
ii. Jackson. being absent, the devotional
exercises were conducted by the vice preSi-
dent, Mrs. Julia Roberts. Rev. Z. L. Un-
derwOod OffiCiated of secretary. The ell
rollment of delegates then followed. after
which the necessary committees were ap-
pointed. Other miscellaneous business was
dispatched with precision. The session
closed with music and benedictiOn.
The second session OF the institute con-
vened this "wednesday morning at 9
o'clock with DIR. r. II. jackson in the chair
Devotional exercises were conducted by
Rev. j. Dickerson, of Urbana, after which
followed the roll call and reading of min
uteS, which were received and adopted.
The committee on credentials then re
ported.
Reporters to prepare accounts of the pro
ceedings for the city papers were selected,
Fred Hale being assigned to the GLoBE-
RErUTIIC.
An interesting discussion on the subject
of ''Ilow shall we secure large attendance
at the Sunday school followed. This dis
cussion was opened by Miss Clara J.
OgIesby, one of the corps of teachers in the
Springfield public schools. Her paper was
well thought ont and contained many val
liable points of information. She said that
mot 50 much talk and more work is needed
in the Sunday school"
Interesting remarks were made on this
subject by Rev. !. w. Gazaway, of Cleve-
land; Rev. W. I. Arts, of Troy, o.; Rev.
W. ii. Coleman, of Newark, o., the &C
knowledged founder of the Sunday school
institute; Prof. Vaughn, principal of the
public schools of this city; Rev. ID. W. But
Ter. "f Dayton, o.; Rev. J. 5. Ferguson, of
Yellow Springs, and the president, who
recommended the matter in Miss Oglesby'S
paper for the consideration of the institute
Two very elegant papers were then pre-
scented to the institute on the topic of What
shall we do with the rude element i'll our
Sunday schools" This discussion was
opened by F.. +. Underwood, of Mt. Pleas
ant, O., followed by Miss Rosa Smith, of
this city. Both papers were well prepared
and showed marked signs of great study.
The following named persons also took
part i'll this discussion: Rev. J. W. GAIA
way, Rev. j. DckersOn Professor Vaughn,
Rev. w. L. Maxwell, DR.. T. ii. Jackson,
Miss VI. A. Jones, Rev. o. p. Ross and Mr..
Turner, of Lockland, o. After this dis
cussion the session adjourned to meet this
afternoon at 30 p. IN.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-14
NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL ASSocIA
TON
Excursions to Topeka, Kan, via Panhnn-
die Route.

Excursions to Topeka, Kan, via Panhnn-
die Route.
For the meeting of the National Educa-
tiOnal association tO be held in Topeka,
Kan, July 9 to IL. 1856, excursion tickets
will be sold to Topeka, and return by the
Pittsburg, Cincinnati and ST. Louis railway
and Chicago, st. Louis and PittSbuTg rail
road panhandle rOute) at one fare for the
round trip. While tickets will be sold for
passage on any regular train, the majority
of the teachers of Ohio, Indiana and Hi
nOiS 20 on a special train leaving Columbus,
Ohio, at 3:55 p. III. Monday, July Il, and
running through without change of cars,
arriving in Topeka in time for the first
regular meeting of the Association the fol
lowing evening. This train will run over
the Pan Handle and Nandalia Line and
Missouri Pacific railway. Ii will he COM
posed Of fine day coaches and elegant re-
clining chair cars, for passage in which
there will be no extra charge. Reduced
rate excursions have been arranged to leave
Topeka after the meeting for Denver,
Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Los Angeles,
San Francisco, and other western points of
interest.
You can obtain full information and pro-
cure your tickets of any Pan Handle agent
tCithOIu II certificate. Send your name to
W. {. RmeaTSOn. District Passenger Agent,
Pan Handle Route. Columbus. that space
may be reserved for your accommodation in
the special train.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-14


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nam street ana frii''rose -atles' anu 'nHt
Au' bahhaus 90. De peillItteu 20 4'lI'
ihe last named post heielIeu 10 'he COM
hliItoe on EaS'
by MI. lehah Ia' t.e committee Oh
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bo ar,inrod =, ,,ra,Io .,,rt, ,,,,,tSr and nave
h,,h siIos ~ ciIIatt o,,rI,e ,,bnra sam.
has mot oI,,,,,I,. h,.,.,, dana oxcantiu,, npIv
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RY Nr Mcdonald That Clifton ovenrq
ho c,,,haJ ,,,,ttnreJ onJ r,yrJ bat,yaeu
p,+t,,, st,,,,.,, aud tI,, t,r,,i',,s ~ tho ava
ma whore same has pnt aira,dv heen d"nc
Rsf.rrnJ tn COMMITTEES on civ i,nnroye.
rn.n,.
Rv Mr. Mcdonald That S5o bc SET asid,
IN ,,rade and Gravel Pearl street between
Snmtharp avannp and Rica Sire, Re-
farr,.I tn cnm,nitter ON straets
Rv Mr. NcpouaIJ- That Murray alley
so,y:.r h, axtardad fr,m Cn,nmhia strer,
north IN Rnrk creek and that the engineer
pr.rsra nI,ns and suaci6cations and the
rIark ,dvartis. far b,ds Referred tn sewer
committee
Ry NJ NcEapua That the engineer re.
nort NECESSARY pradr ON East street be-
t,vaap I,Jifton street and Grand aycuu. and
r,,,,,,, ..,,,,., 4, ,,a~t ,raatiry Raf,.rr,d
H.. Mr. NcEnuno- Thai the cn,umitte,
an rity announcements receive bids for tn,
re,rnTaI nf the Factnry street .bridgr al
hiIs Ia h. in the hands of the ,,nuu,itt.,
NOT later than .July 10 1se6. Adopted
By MIR NcEcnna That the market mas
Ter I've anthnrilrd to l,rt n ropc with which
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-14
BICYCLE MATTERS.
Meeting of the Club Last Night-CaPtain
T.J. Kirkpatrick's Resignation Accepted
joe Spahr Elected Captain.

Meeting Of the Club Last Sight-Captain
T.J. kirkpatrick's Resignation Accepted
joe spahr Elected Captain.
The Springfield Bicycle Club held Spe-
cial meeting last night at the Furm and
FjrcsidC building 10 take action upon the
resignation of Captain +. J. kirkpatrick
and transact other business. The reSigna-
ton was taken from the table and accepted
with profound regret. This left vacancy
at the head of the club, and Joe Spahr
was elected captain. He thereupon resigned
his position as secretary and treasurer of
the club, Gnd Ed. Maxwell was elected in
his stead. 4 vote of thanks was ordered in
recognition of Jor'S good work in the past.
1t goes without saying that he will make
good captain. lie is an enthusiastic wheel
man. is reasonably expert on his machine
and is very popular among the boys.
MeSsrS Ed. Barnett. Dwight Olds and
John Bacon were appointed a committee
to draft vote of thanks to Captain
Kirkpatrick. They reported the following
which were adopted:
Whereas, T. J. Kirkpatrick has served
faithfully in the position Of captain of the
Champion City BL Club for period of five
years. or since the organization of the club,
and having for good reasons resigned his
office. which resignation has been accepted,
therefore, be it
Resolved. That the members of the c.
G. Ri. Club. while deeply regrrtting the loss
of so efficient an officer, hereby tender
their sincere thanks to Mr.. kirkpatrick for
his Jealous efforts for the success of the
club, and for the many cnurt"SirS received
at his hands, during his continuance in
office.
ED. G. BARNETT.
u. II. OID~.
JuHN BACON.
Enrnhnnittnn
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-14

Lake Chautauqua, the popular summer
resort, directly on tine main line of the New
York Penn. x Ohio railroad, midway be-
tween Cincinnati and New York. Highest
navigable body Of water on the continent,
1905 feet above the ocean and 723 feet
above Lake Erie: distance. seven miles
Climate pure and nvigOrating. The lake
is 20 miles long. and from to miles
wide. Lakewood, Fluvanna. GTifHth's
Point, Bemus Point, Bay View. Raven
wood, Martha'S Vineyard, FairpOint and
Point Chautauqua are among the different
resorts on the lake, patrOniZed by summer
visitors. There are good hotels at every
point. The famous Chautauqua Assembly
has its headquarters at Chautauqua Lake.
and cOnvenes in July and August of every
year. One Of the most popular re-
sorts on the lake is Lakewood.
Here all passenger trains of the New York.
Pennsylvania and Ohio Railroad stop during
the seasOn- it being the Chautauqua Lake
Station, and the distributing point for the
entire Lake. There are two hotels at Lake
wood, both being of immense size, capable
of accommodating five hundred guests each.
Numerous steamers are constantly plying
the Lake transporting visitors tn all points.
Those i'll search Of a pleasant resort ~
spend the summer months cannot find a
more convenient or delightful place than
Lake Chautauqua. Excursion tickets via
New York. Pennsylvania and Ohio Railroad
are on sale at all local stations and at sta
tions of connecting lines from June lst,
good for return until October 3lst.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-14
A BLOODY sFFRAI,
Fred Zimmerman Cuts scott Davis on the
Head With n Knife.

4 bloody fight occurred on Washington
street, near Elifritz's boarding house, at an
early hour this morning. Fred Zimmerman,
who is getting his name mp as a desperate,
became involved in quarrel, which finally
resulted in blows.
Although Ummelman is tall and MUS
cuar man, he was too cowardIy to rely up
on his fists alone, and drew a knife, with
which he began to carve Davis over the
head. Whey they were separated Davis
had three serious cuts on his head and some
scratches. Both men were soon afterward
by Deputy Marshal POtee. Ummel
man is the man who beat fsllOw-wOrkman
over the head with a file at the Knife and
Bar works few days ago.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-14
without Change.

A through passenger coach now runs be
tween Springfield, o., and indianapolis,
Ind, over the line of the Chicago. St Louis
and Pittsburg railroad. and PittSburg. Gin
cinnati * St Louis railway, via Xenia, Day
ton and Richmond, on trains No. II and T.
To passengers between indianapolis and
Springfield, or any intermediate points. a
ride without change of ears over the fine
rOad-bed of the Pan Handle line, offers ad-
YantageS that are readily perceptible
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-14

Its Just fourteen years ago tonight" "
said the veteran police officer Fred Foster,
as he started to go up the stairs at police
headquarters last evening, that | first
went on duty on the police force and an
swered to roll call in these historic halls
Since that time, tell you. it's mighty few
times | have missed showing up"
Il suppose you have accumulated hand
some fortune and are happy" remarked a
bystander.
NO" said Fred, 81 am not rich; but the
good are allus' happy"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-14
NOCure. No Pay.

The terms Never despair" and while
there's life there's hope" are the mottoeS Of
DR.. McMunn. Treats his patients to cure
them, and Uses without prejudice or regard
for schools or ''pathys" whatever will ac-
cOmpliSh that result. 4 man of - years
successful experience. Consultations in
person or by mail free to ALL Permanently
located at Springfield. o. Institute, labor
atOry and dispenSary at A. west High street.
Hours a. IN. to D. m.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-14

The annual picnic of the First Presby-
terian church and Sunday school will re
held next Thursday at Yellow Springs, ..
Special train will leave Little Miami depot
at O'Clock a. m; returning, leave Yellow
Springs at $50 o'clock city time. All
members of the congregation, together
with friends of the school, are invited to
attend. Tickets good on regular trains
during the day. Fare round trip 20 and 30
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-14
I. Ii. \ W. Going West.

II you are going to the northwest, bear
in mind that the |. B. II W. is the only line
running elegant Woodruff combination
sleeper and chair cars through to ST. Paul
and Minneapolis, without change.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-14

Theodore Townsend, residing on Mulber-
ry street, received the sad intelligence from
New York last evening that his son was
drowned there yesterday. Mr.. Townsend
left last night for New York.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-14

The Wiley chapel camp meeting still con-
tnueS at Spence's grove. The meeting
yesterday afternoon was very impressive.
Last night Rev. W. W. Heston, of Troy,
failed To arrive and the services were con-
Quoted by Rev George w. Zeigler. Rev.
Wones will preach tonight,
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-14
ProhjbitionC club. Attention

Owing to the presence of Francis Murphy
in the city, and the desire of all prohibi-
tiunists TO attend his meetings and assist in
this gospel temperance movement, there
will be no meeting of the prohibition club
this week BY order Of the president.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-14

ne committee OHtGtu resolution dC-
cepting the bid of William ScholIes, on the
arch. Resolution adopted.
By Mr.. Mcdonald. of the sewer commit
tee-A resolution To build a pipe sewer on
west Main street from Park street to arch
under Main street be adopted and that Pat
DOoian's bid of So cents per foot be accept
Ell. and that S4OO be set aside to pay for
same. Referred back to committee.
BY Mr.. Mcdonald. of the sewer commit
tee.-Report that they did not care to as
sumo the responsibility of reporting in favot
of tapping sewers. unless reported by the
engineers. Filed.
Mr.. Kidder, of the police committee, pre-
scented the report of the committee on the
FurniSS and Marshall case, which will be
found in another column.
A discussion arose as TO whether the tes-
timony should be read in council. 1t was
finally agreed to have a special meeting on
Friday night 10 consider the testimony in
the ease.
Mr. Wilson. of the auditing committee.
presented the clerks report for June, which
was found correct. Also, the city weigh
masters report, which was correct. Filed.
ORDINANCES.
Mr.. Prince presented an ordinance ap-
pointing A ID. Moffett a deputy marshal of
Springfield. and that he be required to give
bond in the sum of $500 for the perfOr-
nance of his duty. aud that he receive no
compensation for his services.
On motion. the ordinance was read the
second and third times, and passed.
BY the clerk-SecOnd reading of an or
dinance granting certain parties the right TO
construct a sewer on Market street. The
ordinance was read the third time, under a
suspension Of the rules, and passed.
RESOLUTIONS.
BY Mr. Tehan-That the Gas Company
be authorized TO light the following posts
One on east High street, near st. Raphaels