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wIsCONsIN's sCOURGE.
How tho Drouth Is Affecting the People
In the Interior.

How tho Dr0ath Is A6ecting the People
In the Interior.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. August ia dis
patch from Green Bay says the fire is still
raging throughout the woods OF Easton,
Bellevue and Dspore and reveal much loss
and distress. Nineteen families in the
vicinity of Woodruff's old mill were burned
out. The Clausen family of Eve saved
their lives by getting into we'll. Reports
from Laneg and Angelica, in Shawano
County, state that the fire il very bad.
Five families were burned out and their
families destroyed. A mill near Angelica
was burned. Fred. Rrgan. near St: Ma
than's, Oconto County, lost five buildings
and his crops. Several of his ne'ghbors
suffered likewise. The bridges On the
Little Suamico are gone. The people in
the burned district are so terrified that
the warning Of flames in the woods can
be hea d two miles away. Big Suamico is
out of danger, but Little Suamico is having
q hard time now. Several families are
burned out in the town OF Denmark and
stripped Of all their possessions. Around
the post office the residents all packed their
goods and there WAS y regular exodus to
Green Bay and Manitowoc. The streams
are drying up and cattle are dying OF sui
location Their bodies can be found on
the roads at intervals Twelve miles from
Green Bay, in the town OF Hurnboldt' the
fire is ragi tiercely. Several residences
were burned Yesterday. Trenches and fire.
breaks do not stop the flames. People in
the threatened towns sleep out doors.
ready for anv emergency. A large load OF
provisions was sent to the sufferers from
Green Bay and contributions would lot
come amisO.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-14
THE TEXAS DEMOCRACY.
A stormy Me citing. g.--Declaration of Party
Principle.

GALVESTON, August 13.-The third days
session OF the Democratic Convention was
a stormy one. The committee on perman-
ent organization reported the Hon. K. NJ.
Wynne, OF Tarrent county, for permanent
chairman and VIM. Lambert, OF Traris
county, for secretary. The report OF the
committee on credentials was then adotped
after q sharp debate in which the Farmers
Alliance and Knights OF Labor succeeded in
seating their delegation from Cask county.
The committee on platform which, after An
exciting discussion between the Free Grass
and Lease Land elements, was adopted.
The platform upholds the administration;
gives pledges that the expenditures shall
be conferred within the revenue; iavors an
amount to the judiciary article Of the state
Constitution; favors the best system 6f
education for white and colored children
separately, but by State, not National aid;
fayors International improvements and
development OF manufacturing interests;
deuounces the unlawful interference with
corporate property; protests against the
acquisition OF railroad property by Tor.
eign companies; opposes consolidation oi
competin9 or parallel lines OF railway;
favors the making OF . comprehensive me.
chanic's lien law; denounces the convict
labor system; declares that members o1
the party may have what views thev
choose ON local option without iorfeitil.a
their riGhta to bs known a. Democrats
and lastly, declares it to be the duty OF M
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rha .sTimes" on Cutting.

LONDON, August 12.-Thc Times: speak peak
;na ~ The cutt;ne case, says the chief ditti-
cnity in the way of settlement OF the
matter lies il Cuttings appeal to the angry
nassions Texans and the desire OF DOR
pp,.,nt raiders ON both sides of the frontier
inr an outbreak which would result N the
restoration nf the eontrab nd trade: fres-
ident Diax. of Mexico, cay nave no wish ioi
collision with his powerlo' ne's"oi e,a'n;ss a" of
aI Mex,co @ on both sides OF the front er who
MeA.I" .'ra nis n"ri"e W for war. Mexico has been
snnr;s;nplv are reasonable in dealing with Cut
sup n,ms;dering the provocation he gave
em5 s,n5 slthouyh Secretary Bayard has been a
attie 1'nI Too exacting the action Of the prer,'
o.ie ,ot ud senate il oil that could be desired
In that action lies the assurance OF peace
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-14
Indiana Democracy,

INDIANAPOLIS, August 1.-THE Demo
cratic State Convention met here this
morning. Daniel VOORHEES, was elected
Chairman. Resolutions were adopted cor.
daily approving the administration OF
President Cleveland, deploring the death OF
Hendricks, Mcclellan, Seymour, Hancock
and Tilden, declaring that taxation Tor
other purposes than raising revenue Tor ex-
pepses of the Government was robbery:
Another resolution approved the action OF
the Democratic House OF Representatives.
in declaring the forfeiture OF railway lands
and contended that the ownership nf Amerl-
can lands should not be vested in aliens
The sixth resolution read as follows: 1--WE
favor the financial policy in which gold and
silver coin and paper money shall be readliy
converted into coin, including the volume
Of United States notes now provided for by
law. This shall be the circulating medium
Also, opposition to all lsumptuary and pro
hibitory legislation was declared"
John C. Nelson was nominated tor Lieu
tenant.Governor by acclamation. I'M
other nominations were as follows: gu
preme Court Justice, John K. Cohroth
Secretary OF State, R. w. Meyer; Auditor
|C. A. Manson; Treasurer, Thomas b
Rurne,
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The Monmouth Races.

MONMOUTH PARK, August 10. First race,
handicap for all ages, one and eleven six
tee this miles-Tera won by head, Long
stop second, Dry Monopole third. Time,
Second race, August stakes. two year
Odds y mile-Santa Rita won, Louise sec-
ond. Orefamm third. Time, 1s16h:
Third race, West End Hotel stakes, for
three year old filles-Dewdrop won, Preci'
osa second, Pure Rye third. Time, Z:4o.
Fourth race, free handicap, IA miles
War Eagle won, Springfield second, Heel
and Toe third. Time, 2:l3X.
Fifth race, selling purse, for three year
olds and upwards, 4 mile Marsh Redon
won won. Ben Thompson second, Queen Ester
third. Time, 1:16.
Sixth race, hurdle race. short course,
Ecuador won, Billy second, Buckra, third
Time, 2:51.
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GIVING SILVER A BOOST.
What Banker Ho, ton Had t, Say to tho
Bankers Convention.

Bankers Convention.
Boston, August 1.-THE Annual Con-
vention OF the National Association Of the
American Bankers began this morning.
Mr.. Gage delivered the opening address, in
which he treated of the needs of greater
safeguards against forgery, and dwelt upon
the disastrous result which would follow
the unlimited coinage OF silver. He also
spoke of great need OF men who would be
able to bring into popular view the true re-
lations OF capital and labor. The Secre-
tary reported that the present member
ship OF the Association was l, ,466, the in.
crease being greater in the South and West.
The work reported as having been done
during the year in the way OF procuring the
punishment OF criminals whose effeBses hid
been committed against banking institu.
tions. The President then read a COM
munication from the ex-Secretary of the
Treasury, Hugh McCulloch. in which he ad-
vocates the suspension of silver coinage
for all indefinite period, the discontinuance
OF the issue OF notes under IS and
the recoinage of part Of the dollars now in
the Treasury into fractional pieces.
George S. Cox, of New York, was then an
nounced to read paper, but interposed
that there was gentleman present VINO
was competent to speak upon the greatest
question now before the world, namely, the
value OF silver as currency. This gentle
man. he said, knew more about this subject
than any other man in the country. He
suggested that Mr.. Horton, OF Ohio, be
called upon. The President then intro
duced Mr.. Horton, who, among other
things, said that the concurrent restora'
ton OF silver to it's former prestige was
necessary to the preservation OF our degree
OF civilization. Moreover, that this coun'
try was peculiarly fitted to accomplish the
restoration of silver. He appealed TO the
common sense of the Convention as to
VIII. ther the universal endorsement would
not give silver an equal value with gold,
just as universal endorsement gave the
greenbacks an equal value with gold. not
withstanding that gold was at premium
uf 40 cents on the dollar. This universal
endorsement, including the commercial and
financial powers OF Europe and America,
could be asserted to at once place silver on
q par with gold. Mr.. Horton then offered
a preamble and resolution embodied in
his strong silver views. Mr.. Horton ad-
dressed the Convention in support OF the
resolution, and gave his experience as a
delegate to the International Monetary
Conference at Paris.
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Washington Park Races

CHICAGO, August 11.-Weather, track
fast.
Three-ouarters of q mile-Luna Brown
won, Lady Lonfellow second, King OF Nor
folk third. Time, 1:15A. Mutuals paid
$11:3O.
Mile-Hopedale won, Dawn OF Day second,
Emma NJ. third. Time, 1:42k. Mutuals
paid $2S.5O.
Seveu-eighths of a mile-Midnight won,
but it was found that he lost his weight,
tho judges gave the race to Rico. with Noon
light second. and Nora third. Time, 1:29h.
Mutuals paid $20.1O.
One and ole-sixteenth Of q mile-Rio
Grands won, June Nave second, Myrtle
third. Time, 1:5O. Autuals paid $11.
9even-eishths OF mile-Rslax won,
Linda Payne second, Fle.inoas da sc third
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An Irish Opinion.

DUBLIN. August 12.-The United Ireland
savs: SALISBURY, in his speech at the
lord Mayors banquet, IN London, !ast
night, proclaimed war a'outrance. Inc p:
burden of the speech is tHenty years o!
manacles for Ireland" "Very eood, sass
to % the civil tyranny OF war. Let it be in
the name of GOd."
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-14
Texas Democrats for War.

GALVESTON, August 1.-THE second days
proceedings OF the State Democratic Con-
yeution was almost featnreless. Commit
tees on credentials, permanent organiza.
ton and platform and resolutions were not
prepared to report. Col. swaine. one OF
the most popular candidates before the
convention, declared that if he received the
nomination and was elected, if war was de.
clared in twenty-four hours he would land
a force into Mexico, and every man would
have a hacienda.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-14
the DAY 1t WASHINGTON.
The Increasing Receipts Of tho Gov.
ernment for the Cur.
rent Year.
The Financial Affairs Of TIE Natioa
Discussed 1T . Cabinet
Meeting.
Postmasters to be Compensated-WOrl
of the General Land
Once.

WASHINGTON, August l2.-The President
this afternoon appointed Lewis Gebhert
Reed to be United States Consul at Barba-
does, and o. e. Riener at Santiago de Cuba.
The receipts of the Government since July
have been nearly $4,000, 900 in excess Of
the receipts during the same period last
year, an increase of about $4,000. 900
from customs and about 81, soc. 900 from
Internal Revenue. These figures are iudica-
tive of the good state OF business through.
out the country.
CABINET MEETING.
All the executive departments were
represented at the Cabinet meet
ing to-day. Solicitor General jerks repre-
sented the Department of Justice and
occupied the seat OF Attorney General Gar
land. The session was mainly devoted to
the consideration OF the financial policy Of
the Administration.
DolNGs OF THE LAND OFFICE.
The Commissioner General of the Land
Office to-day approved for patent about
8, 900 preemption and commuted home
stead entries, 1000 OF which were in the
Fargo Dakota, Land District. Since last Jan.
uary the Board of Review Of the General
Land Office has examined and disposed Of
over ID, 900 cases.
GOOD FOE THE POsTMAsTcRs.
The Postmaster:Ge General to-day made
requisition upon the Treasury Department
for $38O,QCO for compensation OF post
masters readjusted under the act OF March
80, 1883. The department will not begin
the payment OF these claims until after Sep
tember 1st.
TOUGH ON BODlE.
The President to-day issued an order re-
moving tho Land Office ut Bodie, Gala. tn
Independence.
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Kick Against A Treasury Order.

SAN Francisco, August 11.-Much feeling
il manifested at the order OF the Treasury
to stamp tho word ''light" on every gold
coin presented at the sub Treasury found
to be one-half of one per cent. below stand
ard weight. Coins so stamped have to be
sold as bullion, thus entailing serious loss
on the holder. Coins even slightly worn
will no longer pass current. The measure
ia viewed as particularly vexatious to the
people of this Coast, gold being the chief
circulating medium, paper money not being
used.
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Some Hold Over Appointments.

WASHINGTON, August 1.-THE President
to-day appointed WIN. G. Lanfow 20 os
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court OF
Washi gton Territory, vice s. Z. Wlngard, !,
suspended; and @. Van Hoorebaka, TO oe
United States Attorney for the Southern
District of Illinois, vice J. c. Connolly sus
pended. These were among the nom'na-
tons left over.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-14
Presidential appointments.

WAsH1N GTo<, Aug st The Presldent
to-day appointed (h 8. A Ward to he G'l'
lector OF Gust. M fer the District OF Huron
Michigan, vice VIM. Hartzuff. ,spendr''
Smith NJ Palm r, Register OF the Ian" nf
Office at sal.na. Kansas, vice John NJ
II ds", suspended; o. l.. Rsarl, "i Kansas
Receiver OF the Public Moneys at Sailna
Kansas, ice Harper B. Cunningham sus
pended
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-14
SQUIRE ank Flynn.

New YORK, August 12.-Messrs. Squire
ond Elynn appeared this morning to enter
q nlea on the indictment found against
them for misdemeanor IN Monday last by
the Grand Jury. This is very mild affair
when considered in connection with the
wide excitement which attended their ap'
,earance before the same bar two days ago.
Judge Cowan presided. Both pleaded not
oniltv with the reservation that they may
interpose another plea later on ii they
desired.
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Awarding Contracts.

WASHINGTON. Aug"s, 11.-Confracts ars
now being ~ de at t c T. eS sury DePar'-
',en' for 'ue', tight a d miscellaneous s!i,,
nli"s for all the public buildings. rr wh'eu =,
ther- is a. aynil" bic appropriation -,
s6o0,O00. The general rule mas ue.h
adopted to award the contracts in each
c,se to the lowest bidder for work as rec
ommended by the custodian of the building
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-14
THE BRLPAsT TROUBLES.
The Outraees Renewed by the Orange
mon OF Queensland.

mon OF Queensland.
BELFAST, August 13.-At noon to-day
the rain continues to fall, keeping the
streets clear of people. The authorities in
tend to order the taverns closed at .
O'Clock this evening and keep them closed
until 10 o'clock Monday morning.
TIE OUTRAGKs RENEWED.
At p. m. the excitement oceasioned by
the riots has been revived by an outrage
committed by the Orangemen OF Quees-
land upon Catholic man named johnson.
The latter was returning to his home from
work when he was seized by Orangemen
and given coat OF tar and feathers. The
Catholics are very indignant at the outrage
and vow revenge against the perpetrators:
Five hundred additional policeman arrived
to-day. Since Saturday so seriously
wounded patients have been treated at
the Royal hospital. Two hundred more
have been cared for at private surgeries,
and it 10 estimated that 800 other have re-
ceived wounds that have not been reported
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-14
Petroleum In California.

SAN FRANCISCO. August 11.-Reports
have been received here OF the discovery OF
q rich oil belt five miles from Livermore, in
this State. Competent authorities pro-
nounce the surface indications the finest
ever discovered in this country. A COM
pany will be formed Immediately to de-
yelop it.
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a Chinese Murder.

DENVER, Colo., August 12.-An Evanston ton
wyomine, dispatch says: A Chinese %ur, puan
dey Mt most horrible in character nag ch;ea Geen
discovered @ here by the sheriff. Two C;ness Sn'na
men are charged with numbering :. Enanss 1a;eces
woman and chopping her remains 9e,nd IN Pte to- be-
i c5ss sn ssas "sESss to hs
Cs.eso'ERi;H an River and are held for trial. Ihs y,
Green rar" n,ses are said to have been jealous OF
malusti 1aa sttantions white man was paying 70
fh woman.
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r,,. u.rratt.Ffsld Libel.

LONDON, August 12.-The Arguments
in the case OF the appeal OF James uoroon y,
eS5 600 in favor of Cyrus w. Field, for
1;hei was concluded to-day: Judgment
xas reserved, and pending it's announce
ment the execution OF the award is stayed
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-14
Armed lrishmen.

DUBLIN, August 12.-While the police IN
the towns in the vicinity OF Killorglin were
engaged in keeping peace at a fair in that
town Yesterday, gang OF men secured the
country for arms. Th. y were successful IN
the search and made way with large num-
hers of weapons, including riffs: Ihey
also seized q quantity OF ammunition.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-14
Money in Gotham.

New YonK, August lathe banks ard =,
trust companies state they are loaning al
the;r % money at per cent. 1t is stated to.
dav da,,' that Sic, 900 was borrowed at call at
40 40 per cent, and not taken BY the Dor.
-ower. He simply paid interest At that
rate for one day, and did not call Tor the
money.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-14
Bait..for = Bashful Bean.

''And 80 you are to graduate next week.
"Yes."
"And hear that you have been chosen
a. one Of the speakers?"
"Yes."
"What is your essay upon,"
ut ia entitled Women and the Hea h
stone. 1t will point out the pleasures OF
married ife.''
''Oh, see. Your beau is to be there and
you hope it will make him pop."-Phza.
aelpis H1rald.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-14

Unequivocally Condemned ''y the Holy
Sac and RishODS.


See and Bishops.
QUEBEC, August 13.-Rome has finally
spoken upon the question OF the Knights
Of Labor The society is unequivocaily
condemned by the Holy See and Bishops Of
the church are enjoined to proceed against
it a. against all other secret societies I'm
der the papal ban. Cardinal Toschereau
has lust communicated this decision to the
public here in the shape OF letter ad
drsssed to the Bishop.
NOTHING HEARD OF THE EDICr HERE.
MILWAUKEE,, August f3.-Archbisliep
Heiss, in an interview in regard to the
edict OF the Pope against the Knights Of
Labor as announced by Cardinal Tosche-
reau. OF Quebec. SAYS he has not heard
anything in regard to it. The edict may be
a special one for Canada, but in case n
similar edict should be issued for the United
States. it will be made public by Cardiual
Manning, at Baltimore.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-14
Mexican Mails Overland.

WASHINGTON, August 1.-THE POST
master. General has issued an order ol'
irecting that hereafter all mails for Mexico
be Dc sent by Mail, crossing the border at III
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-14
Cholera Raging in Italy.

ROME, August 13.-To-day 131 rev
eases of cholera and six deaths were rec
ported at Barletta, thirty-six new cases
and nine deaths at Ravenna, sixty row
cases and thirty deaths elsewhere in. Italy
and at Trieste seventeen cases and seven
deaths.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-14
Japanese ROYAL Movement

SAN FRANCISCO, August 11.-Prince Fus-
himi, brother of the Mikado, sailed for
Japan on the steamer "City Of Pekin" to-
day
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-14
Tnrbulont Belfast,

nr1rAsr, August 1s.-aroups Of idlers
.cDt;nna TO hang about, and it 10 still nee
ess.rg to retain the trooP' Inspector .ss
.ssS stsbuiary until after tie Catholic s'ssva'
on fhe 18th instant.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-14

Business Failures.
English Cabinet Meeting.

New YORK, August 13.-Business failures
during the last seven days were lai.
agninst $50 for the preceding week.
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A Gllastly Scheme,

New YORK, August ia corporation
has been organized in Brooklyn to prevent
premature burials. 1t is proposed to con-
struct q large receptacle where bodies may
be deposited until the fact OF death has
been demonstrated beyond dispute. Mrdi-
cal aid will be at hand in the event OF rs-
suscitation.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-14
Too Much December.

WArERBuRY, Conn.,, August 11.-At
Woodbury., yesterday, Robert Drakely.
aged 18 years, shot and killed his wife.
aged 80, and then attempted suicide. The
bullet passed through his hand. Drakely,
who is well connected, is in jail.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-14
KING COLE IN TOWN.
An Imposing Array Of the Greatest Of
Attraction.

Old King Cole will hold high carnival in
the city to-day. The indications all point
to successful engagement. Apart from
the museum, double circus and menagerie,
the Roman hippodrome revival and DR..
w. F. Carver's "Wild West combination
win prove two strong factors in swelling
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canuck Csnnoneers.

LONDON, August 12.-Ths, Hanfd1aI tsa I'ondon- on
tiilerymen to-day won a,S G0tb the IN Marquis OF
ssa'snes srss ssp in s'd the % contests st
ShuttesburY.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-14
The Marriage Of Nilsson,

PARIS, August 13-Christine Nilsson was
married to-day to Count de Casa Meranda,
OF Spain. The marriage was performed i'll
this city, and the ceremony was as private
as possible. The couple start for Spain 10
sDend their HONEYMOON,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-14
Butte'S Nine.

Arrangementsh have been made for a picked
nine from Butte to play the professional
base ball nine of Coles circus at the race
grounds this afternoon. Although the Cole
men are professionals, it is confidently be-
lieved that the Butte nine will get away
with them in good shape. The following
have been selected to represent Butte: