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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-27
AROUND THE WORLD.
A Terrible ExplOsiOn-A New York
Lawyer in q Scrape-PrOgres.
siye Democracy.
A TERRIBLE EXPLOSION,
A Hearr-rending Scene at the Conyngham
Coal Mine,

A Hearp-rending Scene at the Conyngham
Coal Mine,
WILKEsBARRE, November 26.-Shortly
after the miners and laborers entered Con-
yngham shaft this morning an explosion
of gas took place. Between twenty and
and seriously injured, but none are re-
ported dead. But very little information
regarding the accident can be learned as
yet, as the men are still in the pit. They
will be removed as soon as possible. This
shaft is known to contain considerable
gas, and is owned and opsrated by the Del
aware & Hudson company.
The explosion occurred in the shanty at
the foot of the shaft which was occupied by
the fire boss. No work was done yesterday
and consequently there was a larger guam
tity of gas than usual in the shaft. The
men are now being removed from the pit
and taken to their homes or the hospital.
1t is thought all will recover.
Later-The accident in Conyngham shaft
occurred while the men were getting ready
to work. About SO men were sitting at
boss when the explosion occurred and only
three or four men escaped without injury.
It is known that several, possibly twelve
or fifteen, will die, and others will be scar
red and manned for life. The disaster was
caused by Cornelius Boyle, q mine laborer,
who stepped into a worked out chamber.
which was filled with gas, with lighted
lamp upon his hat. Boyle will die. Many
mules were killed and wounded and the
damage to the inside workings of the shaft
are great. Fire bosses William Williams
and William Evans are fatally burned.
There is great excitement in and about the
shaft and full knowledge OF the exact
number OF those hurt and the wounds Of
those injured cannot be obtained at pres
ent.
The explosion was the most serious that
has occurred in the anthracite coal fields
this year. 1t is now definitely known tn at
AZ men are severely burned and others
slightly injured. Twelve of the men will
die OF their injuries. The scene at the COL
liery while the injured men were being
taken from the shaft was terrible. A crowd
OF several hundred persons had gathered
at the mouth of the shaft, among them
the wives, mothers and daughters Of the
injured men. As they were taken out they
were brought to the England
House and the women made desperate
efforts to gain an entrance. The frantic
demonstrations OF grief were heartrendlng,
but they we're kept outside while the
blackened, scorched and bleeding victims
of the disaster were wrapped in blankets
soaked in oil. The floor of the engine
house was covered with writhing human
forms so disfgured by fire as to be un-
recognizable. AS fast as possible they
were tak en- to the hospital or their homes,
and so rapidly was the work done that by
8 O'Clock everyone had been taken out and
carried away.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-27
--Spec1aI 70 The MIMI"
Thanksgiving Day In Helena

HELENA, November 24.-The city Will
VOW nor, nraNr nf,ssrv. Ina1'H su'v1"s '"'-
morrow, nearly all the prominent business
houses having announced their intention
of closing up for the day. In the afternoon
special train will leave the city for Wickes
at 5 O'Clock which will carry to that camp
a large delegation OF Odd Fellows to attend
the dedication ceremonies OF the new hall
of Eagle Rock, No. 20. After the dedica-
ton there will be a banquet and dance.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-27
BUTTE MONTANA, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1886,

at the Elba Iron and Bolt Works. The
assembly is composed of heaters and roll
ers, but it is the intention to adult pud-
dlers in few days. All men enrolled are
members Of the Amalgamated Association,
and intend to remain SO. This is the be-
ginning of general movement for an en-
rolment of skilled iron and steel workers
as knights of Labor, all still retaining
their membership in the Amalganated As
sociation. The object is to have dual
organization, and thus increase theirpowe
by being backed not only by the Amalga-
mated Association, but also by the whole
Order of Knights of Labor.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-27
Counterfeittng-Crazy Men.

HoLroN, Kansas, November 26.-Two
men, A. Hungerford and Charles Bickle,
were arrested here by government detec-
tives yesterday on charge OF making co1n-
terfeit money. In their house dies and
other instruments and 1853 counterfeit hall
dollars were found in the bed where the
wife OF one of the men was lying i'll.
Rhode Clements, mad man, who muir
dered Samuel Gordon in the western part
of the county Tuesday, was to-day ad-
judged insane.
It is reported that two more men have
gone crazy in that neighborhood, the result
OF the religious excitement prevailing
there
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-27
Special to The MINER
An uuoducatad Ruf cher Knife

HELENA, November 24.-A rough and
tumble fight and a general butchering affray
took place last night between four or five
rival Chinese laundrymen doing business
on Clore street in which a large butcher
knife was used which unfortunately failed
to- do it's work well. To-day the whole
crowd were up before Judge English who
imposed the heaviest fines possible and
sent two of the principal combatants to
the County Jail. It is feared that the
wounded man will recover.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-27
AROUND THE TOWN.
Butte by Daylight and Gaslight, as
Seen by a Miner Reporter.

Butte was a happy town Thanksgiving
day and night. Every class OF our people,
and all tastes appeared to be satisfied.
The churches held their thankful worship
ners. the bathrooms resounded with music
and the patter OF the feet OF happy dancers,
the hotels and restaurants were crowded
with the lovers OF table luxuries, the sa-
looms were full OF the disciples OF Bacchus
who ouenched their thirst in flowing mugs
of milk punch, Tom and Jerry, and the
MANY other enticing, filling liquid refresh.
ments which were compounded by skilled
m;xoloeists, the beer halls held Their
crowds. and the free and easy and variety
theaters we're packed with hilarious hu-
manity. ;,o
Harry Osborne wore his broadest smile
and welcomed his numerous guests IN ms
blandest tones. His accomplished Wlle
sang her sweetest ballads and reclted her
most beautiful and soul-stirring selectlons'
while throngs OF delighted visitors came
and went with the passing moments.
The Albini sisters at the Toledo enter
ta;ned their hosts OF friends with classic
and modern vocal and instrumental music
and cheered the hearts OF many who 1ound
;nsniration in the melody of these truly
accomplished artistes.
The Tivoh was the scene OF music ana
mirth and the fine performers outdid them.
selves in their efforts to please the great
crowds of visitors that fiocked within us
ample space.
The habitues of the Arion were reinforced
With an army OF the disciples OF Orpheus
and Terpsichore, who happily whied away
the midnight hours in witnessing the en-
tertainment nightly given at that popular
resort.
The elegantly equipped parlors ano
boxes of the New Comique were cro~aee
with gay parties, while the great audlto
rum was densely packed with dei,sntee
humanity, at times convulsed WIN laugh
ter, and always pleased with the reall.
meritorious performances OF the large an.
superior company OF artists which the en-
terprising proprietors have engaged 1or TN
entertainment OF their hosts OF patrons.
The streets were lined with people nas M
tening from place to place, some poln,ln. :.
with the directness OF the needle to thel
objective point, while the unsteady gait
others plainly indicated a too intlmat
aco,Iaintance with Tom and Jerry, or VIII
had looked too intently upon the VIII
when it was red, all forming hurryln
scurryins mass OF people such as only ca
he seen in a live, bustling city like Butt
The town went to bed happy and hilal
ous. Yesterday it put on it's every ia
, clothes and presented its usual lively a
. nearance and the stranger within It's gat
would not know, except by a glance at
police court records, that anytni
| stronger than water was ever used IN I
greatest mining city in the world.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-27
A VirRinian.

II can always tell IL Virginian," said the
Hotel Lewis porter.
GLOW do you do it, Sandy?'inquired the
philosopher. =,
"Well, you see Yankee will strike the
wash room, splatter water all over the wall
up-end the basin and dive for the tower. "A
x Kantnckian will take it slow and leave the
water in the basin; while the Vircinian, who
is too id lazy to attempt it, will wash in
the same water"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-27
staulov in q New Capacity.

LONDON, November 24.-Previous to his
denarture for America, Henry M. Stanley
expressed his willingness to undertake the
command of a non-military expedition
from East Africa to Uganda, and endeavor
to induce the king OF that country to re-
lieve Emil Bey, the German, who, with
8, 900 Egyptians was, at last accounts
holding Wadly against the hostlle cnlel,
Stanley promised to place ms rs seI3tSeb Rr;t;sh
Government, and without entailing upon
them any responsibility for the safety o1
his person. The scheme has been submit
ted to Lord Iddesleigh, Foreign Secretary
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-27
The Bell Tele phone Given . Rest.

WASHINGTON, November 24.-Upon in
ouiry at the de partmsnt Of justice to-day
t vas learned that no further. action
will be taken in regard to suits against the
Bell Telephone Company until the decree
Of the circuit court at Columbus, o., shall
be officially announced, which will not be
done till December Z.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-27
ORII(sATlON.

Article 13, Section Livery person ad-
mitted as member OF this organization
shall be introduced to the president and
requested to raise his right hand while re-
peating this: I giving name) have read,
or have heard read, and do approve OF the
declarations Of principles upon which the
PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRATIC PARTY,
a political organization. has been founded.
| pledge my word OF honor that while a
member of the party in any assembly or
district, or in any part OF the United
States, to abide by the decision OF the
majority; that will do faithful work on
any committee to which l may be ap-
pointed; that l promise, if possible, on
election day to devote at least four hours
to the duty OF manning the polls; that l
will use all legitimate means to procure
votes for our candidates; that will report
to the committee on organization any
evidences OF treachery that may appear in
our ranks; that my personal conduct will
be such as to add dignity tn the political
party which 1 this night join. l will at
tend all meetings OF this organization. un'
| less prevented by sickness or other causes
over which have no control. All these
things pledge myself to do, in the belize
| that by the successful establishment o
these principles represented by our party
will come the elevation OF all who labor
and the downfall of corrupt political or
ganizations which, between them, now rult
| this country.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-27

CHICAGO, November 24.-The Daily News
Bloomington special says: The decision on
the application for supersedas IN the An.
archists' case, now being considered by
Justice Scott OF the Illinois Supreme Court,
cannot be given before tomorrow.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-27
Special to THE MINER
An Editor in Trouble.

HELENA, November 26.-J. w. Shannon,
for long time book agent in this city
and gentleman who later aspired to join
the ranks OF the Montana editors attempt
ed to publish a paper here called the Mon
tana Citizen, was to-day found guilty OF
assault upon Geo. Ringwald and fined $51.
Shannon claims Ringwald taunted him al
most to madness concerning his contem-
plated newspaper venture and when for
bearance ceased no longer be a virtue, he
armed himself with piece OF gasplpe and
proceeded to get revenge by pummeling
RiLgwald over the head.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-27
National League Proclaimed.

DUBLIN, Nov. 26.-The Government has
proclaimed the National League meeting,
called to assemble at Sligo. This action,
coupled with the prosecution OF John
Dillon, is causing the most intense excite
ment throughout Ireland.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-27
Goddess of Liberty Endangered.

New YORK, November ga heavy
cloth curtain, which, during the daytime
covers the electric light lenses on the
Statue of Liberty, caught fire last night
and fell on the light woodwork OF the stair
case in the interior of the statue. 1t was
only by the hardest work that bad fire
was avoided and the great statue saved
from ruin.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-27
-Special to THE MINER


en8.
OMAHA, November 24.-This afternoon
General Manager Galloway and President
Harris of the Northern Pacific, arranged
so that Butte has morning train to Hell
ena. 1t will leave Butte at 8:O4 a. M,
and return about the same time the Hell
ena train does. After this Butte will be on
first-class footing with Helena and trains
will run straight through from Omaha with
out delay.
THE MINER will therefore reach Helena
about noon on day OF publication.-ED.]
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-27
A Lost Bark.

PANAMA, November 26.-The loss OF the
bark Sara Andersen, while on a voyage
from Coquimbo for England has been con-
firmed by advces received at Valparaiso:
The captain, his wife, and crew were all
last.
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to The MINER
A Successful Concert.

HELENA. M. T., November 26.-The con-
cert given last night by local talent, for the
purpose OF raising funds COR furnishing the
new Episcopal residence OF the Catholic
congregation was pronounced success.
Mings Opera House was packed to the
doors, and the receipts over and above all
expenses will be about $500.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-27
death ofa wealthy Man.

DETROIT, Mich, November 24.-Francs
Palms, one OF the oldest and Weaith1est
citizens of the city died this mornlas. ne
leaves an estate valued at from SIS ,OOO,-
900 to $18 100000.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-27
Hotel Burned.

CHEYENNE, November 26.-The Union
Pacific Hotel, leased by the Pacific Hotel
Company, was burned this afternoon. The
building was partially destroyed, and the
stock and furniture totally. The loss is
$25 900, partly insured. The fire caught
in the third story from detective fiue. A
man named McElroy. a Union Pacific em.
ploye, was killed by a falling porch, aud
several tiremen we're severely injured.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-27

nrpc November 24.-The knights
P11asnua ahor have begun an important move
ment among the skilled iron NV: workels, 'rarmey ey
meu1 nraanizins an assembly OF skilled workmen
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-27
PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRACY,
Henry George FOrmulates Pledge ts
be Taken by Members of the
New Party.

New YORK, November 26. Henry
Georges Progressive Democratic party is
requiring every one that joins the party in
Boston and New Haven to make the fol-
lowing pledge. The same formula will be
used in I'll cities where the party effects
organization:
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-27
Anniversary Celebration,

PANAMA, November 26.-Great prepara-
tions are being made here for the celebra-
ton OF the sixty-fiith anniversary OF the
independence OF the Isthmus. Festivities
will extend over four days from the 25th
to 3Oth OF November, inclusive.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-27
Special to THE MINER
The Soldier FOrger.

HELENA, November 26.-Thompson, the
soldier forger, to-day withdrew his plea Of
not guilty, and entered q plea OF guilty.
He was remanded for sentence.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-27
Will Not Finch.

LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. 26.-PresidentJ Ohm
FITZGERALD, of the Irish National League OF
America, has to-day received the following
important cable from Hon. Timothy Har
rington, NJ. p, secretary OF the League IN
Ireland.
DUBLIN, Nov. 26, 1886.
To John Fitzgerald, Lincoln, Nebraska:
The Government, in prosecuting John
Dillon and proclaiming public meetings
admits it's inability to govern Ireland with
out coercion. We will not finch.
1Sioned. TIMOTHY HARRINGToN.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-27
Frozen to Death.

MANDAN, Dakota, November 26.-Two
children named Meise were frozen to death
ten miles north OF here yesterday, while
looking for lost stosk. Two young men,
brothers, named Sims, were also frozen to
death while returning from work.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-27
... --.1Pfoyss Discharged.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26.-secretary Whit
ney has issued an order for the discharge
of all employees in the civil establishments
of the Washington navy yard, with the
exception of foreman and clerk for each
department of the yard. The Star tonight
says: "When the Secretary issued hi his
order turning the yard over to the Ord
nance committee and directing the dis
charge of the employees in the department
abolished by the order, advantage was
taken OF the provision for keeping enough
force to pack up the goods of the different
branches to retain to the civil establish
ment in the various departments, The
work of packing up will be done hereafter
by employing laborers, the Secretary not
believing in retaining clerks, watchmen and
messengers for laborers work. A dozen
employees under the bureau OF Yards and
Docks and about thirty under the steam
Engineering bureau will be included in the
discharges as well as employees under other
bureaus which have been abolished.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-27
OPENING OF THE REICHsTAG.
Emperor William Makes q Speech Be-
fore That Body.

Emperor William Makes q Speech Be-
fore That Body.
BERLIN, November 26.-The Reichstag
was opened to day by Herr Won Boetucker.
minister of the interior, who read the
speech from the throne in which the en-
peror says that the policy OF the empire,
which now enjoys peaceful relations with
all states, is to maintain concord among
all the powers. The text OF that part OF
the emperors speech about the senate bill
is as follows: Our military system requires
renewing on legal basis. The army is a
guarantee OF lasting protection and OF the
blessings of peace. Although thepolicy OF
the empire is always pacific, Germany, in
view OF the developmemnt OF military es-
Establishments in neighboring states, cannot
longer defer increasing her defensive
force.
The bill, therefore, will be submitted pro-
viding for an increase to take effect from
the beginning of the new financial year.
The Emperor, in accord with the federal
government, feels confident that the neces
sity of the demand, which is indispensable
in the interest OF national security, will be
recognized with full determination by the
whole German people and their representa-
tives.
The pacific tone OF the speech has
strengthened the bourse. There was large
buying to-day of Austrian, Russian and
Hungarian securities. 1t is expected that
the senate bill, when presented, will be
Immediately referred to committee Of
twenty-one members, thus postponing
critical debate on the measure until JAN
uary.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-27

CRY OF MEXICO, November 26.-An i'm
portant economic reform was proclaimed
to-day. A movement has been going on
for some time for putting an end to the
system of taxation whereby States col
lected duties on national and foreign mer-
chandise in transit throug gh their respective
territories. The system which has been
pronounced by railway managers more
harmful to the development of the internal
commerce of the country than any other
plan that could have been devised. In
Nav last a constitutional amendment was
submitted to the States, forbidding the
imposition of transit duties, or impart du-
ties on the products OF other States. and
on the expectation of merchandise, either
manufactured articles or the products OF
the soil. The amendment also forbids the
States to assign special routes for the con-
veyance ef goods OF national origin, as has
heretofore been done; also to put higher
import duty on foreign duties than will be
fixed by federal law. It IS expected that
Congress will fix uniform tax OF 5 per
cent. ad valorum. This amendment, hav-
ing been adopted by the majority OF the
States, has received the sanction OF both
Chambers OF Congress, and was to-day
proclaimed in usual form, being read at
the various points, and copies OF it posted
on the walls. The ceremonies took place
between clock and noon, troops form.
ing part of the official procession through
the city. No more important economic re-
form ever has been put in operation in this
country, and it will undoubtedly lead to a
large expansion OF trade. both foreign and
domestic.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1886-01-27

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 shis nosnisg from Mrs. V. v. Hssehissoa q New Orlease, saeosseisg the ssrioss ill' ness of bes hssbaad ih.re. She s.sted that ss operation vss 10 bs performed to-day by three of the bsss phys;cisas io ibs city, but they had 10 hopes of his recovery. Sbs did not state hos loo9 hs hsd besa sick. bat hs iil.sss nast have beee of brlsf Sur- aiioo, @ ". [. richardson rsesivsd lsttsr from hin iass sveoicg. dsted the 18th t1se.. in which hs seii that he Vss b bet ot health and h;msel. and family were enjoy ipe themseives yell in the Csssceat City.
 Philip Richs dson arrived lass oight from tue B xdshaW mountains havinG lsft ,he.s oa Monday. He ssys ihss whep be left E s Jupior's place ihers were focr feet of snov there, and he e1Pe'ienced cos. siderable df6cslsy in getting down tie mountain side. When he got to lower altitude his vsy was much inpsded by svo.lsn ssreams apd hs fosad travel d,3cels His worst sxperieoce. hossver, sas yssssr- dsy in crossing the Hssesysnps divide. twelve miles south of tosp. sbers he fossd isvm four f, ten feet of ssov. which. being vet. osds travel almost impossible. He ssys shss tvo or ,hrss fimss-he was aloost compelled to gss up m despair ever sceon. plishise ths trip.