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The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-13
A REMARKABLE OCCURRENCE.
Explosion Of . Burial Casket In q South
ern Cemetery.

0REENvILLE, 8. c., January "Details
were received last night of most remar-
kable occurrence in Yorkville, this State.
In 1875 James A. Watson, whose family
then resided in Yorkville, lost a child aged
years by death. At that time Watson
was living in Baltimore, being q teacher in
a commercial college, and he could not con-
veniently leave his business to attend the
funeral, and in his absence only tempor-
ary burial was given the body, the family
awaiting his return to secure q permanent
burial lot in the cemetery. Yesterday he
went into the cemetery to remove the
body into his lot. The burial case, a
metallic casket, was raised from the grave,
and abe natural desire to look upon the
face of his child, who died and was buried
in it's fathers absence, prompted
Mr.. Watson to ask for the removal
OF the lid covering the glas panel
over the face. Just as the un.
loud explosion occurred, shattering the
into numberless Fragments. several
face and cutting him severely.
Ore piece struck the bridge of his nose, cut
ting entirely through it. The casket had
been out of the ground several minutes
when the explosion occurred. The report
of the explosion was equal to that of a
dynamite cartridge, and was noticed by
persons on Main street, more than quar-
ter of mile distant. The face of the child
was found to be In an excellent state of
preservation, as were also its burial clothes
and the wreath of flowers on the breast.
The body seemed to be nearly the same as
when it was buried, ten and half years ago.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-13
HELENA'S OFFICIALS.
The Citizens Committee Still In Ses-
siOn-Grand Jurors Nominated.

Special correspondence of THE MINER.
HELENA. Montana, January 6.-"The
Pope He Leads Happy Life" is an old
and popular song, and does not refer to
Commissioner Francis A. PoDc, Of Lewis
and Clarke county. The first verse con-
cludes with 81 would the Pope's gay lot were
mine." At present Mr.. Francis pore's lotis
anything bu. :, gay and happy one. The
citizens con mittce of fifteen solid business
men are holding their Incetings regularly,
bu: with cl"s"d "noIs, and Messrs. s.
EA,!lby h,y ". i'>ichen, S. Ii. Crounse and
TIL. rs, arr, kr,., in the business proceedings
uf the committee close, very close, until
they have the campaign mapped out, and
,..,. ,!,, ks cleared for action. In the can
time the County Commissioners have held
their meeting, drawn the Grand Jurors for
the March term, made the supplementary
assessme and have adjourned. They
made the assessment public but have
withheld the names OF the Grand Jurors in
spite of a demand made by one OF the
morning papers. Mr.. Fredericks, the
County Recorder, on being asked for them,
interviewed his bosses as Il preliminary
step, and was told by them not to give
them up. Rich, isn't it? He must believe
in the infallibiity OF the Pope. Well, we
must await the Pope's encycical letter au-
UnOFlZluS Cnc puDlICdtlOIlOi vi lHC " anu outJ
list, and trust that by the aid OF st. Cuth-
bert he will soon arrive at decision.
~
Thank Heaven there are Il few County
officials who resent the dictates OF the
"boss." County Treasurer Baldwin re-
ceived an order from Mr.. Pope some time
ago directing him to take 5000 OF the
School fund and place it to the credit OF
the Court House fund, which was running
low. He endorsed on the back OF it, II pos
itively refuse to recognize this order" and
turned it over to County Recorder Freder-
icks. 1t is not on record though, as he re-
turned it to Mr.. Pope who, it is stated, tore
it up, probably being satisfied with the re-
buff. This is fact
".
The Pioneer Club gave another OF their
enjoyable dances in Harmonic Hall last
night. This is a very high-toned organiza-
tion, it being confined strictly to members,
with the exception OF IL few invitations is
sued to prominent visitors to the Capital.
W.
Mining news is very srarce with the ex-
ception of the usual daily incorporation OF
some company for the purpose OF develop
ing some "frst class mine. The latest in
this direction is the Mount Helena Mining
Company who are going to tunnel hole
right through Mount Helena. Both Sam
Schwab and Ed Zimmerman, the genial
hosts OF the Cosmopolitan are interested
il this mine. If they have as much success
in this undertaking as they have had in the
hotel business they will have reason to con-
gratulate themselves.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-13
The Columbia River.

WASHINGTON, January Ex-senator Mitch
ell. OF Oregon, introduced to-day and the
Senate passed resolution that has some
significance to shippers OF through freight
over the Northern Pacific. Senator Mitch
ell states that the Columbia river is navi-
gable for 1882 miles for large draft
vessels, except for the distractions at the
Cascades, 100 miles from the mouth
which are about five miles long, and the
greater distractions at The Dalles.
22O miles from the mouth. At the
same tirne that there is such long
water route nearly available the freight
charges ON wheat from The Dalles to
Portland, eighty eight miles, are IL cents
per bushel, and from Wallula to Portland,
12O miles, % cents. The resolution di-
rects the Senate Committee on Transpor-
tation routes to the seabord to examine
and report on the feasibility OF improving
the Columbia so as to overcome the OBJ
structions and secure competition with the
railroads.
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ANOTHER LADY LOST.
Fifteen Hours in the Hills Almost
s... Proves Fatal.

On Friday evening about o'clock Mrs.
William Thomas, the wife of the proprie
tor of the American House, in Centerville,
went ON the hill back Of the house to drive
in the cows and milk them. In few min.
utes she found three OF the animals, and
drove them into the yard, returning at
once for the others. but they were not in
until, overtaken by darkness, she found
herself some distance from home, and per-
fectly bewildered as to the direction which
she should take to reach it. Not returning
at dark, Mr.. Thomas started out. With
several Others, to search for the missing
lady, and after spending some time in an
Intellectual effort to find her, trey came
back, and the news was spread through
Centeryi!le and Walkerville. Parties were
at once formed and soon the hills were COW
cred with men engaged in the search. Mr..
Tho mas, almost frantic with grief, sent
word to Superintendent w. 4. Hall, OF the
Alice mine, asking Tor assistance, and
such q plea had it's effect, for Mr.. Hall
willingly and cheerfully headed about
sixty OF the company's miners, under
Foreman Shovel, and commenced tn Or
ough examination OF the country in every
direction. These men, as we'll as many 9th
ers continued their explorations until al
most daylight, when they came back, nearly
exhausted, and unsuccessful. Their places
were Immediately filled by scores OF other
men, and the search was kept up with un.
abated vigor until about 8 O'Clock, when q
squad of the men came upon the exhausted
and semi-unconscious women, reclining
upon her hands and knees in a little gulch.
about three and a half miles north OF
Walkerville. She was fast sinking and in
a few hours more would probably have
died from the effects OF her exposure. Mrs.
Thomas was at once taken to her home,
where the proper remedies were ut ap.
piled, andj during the afternoon she had
sufficiently recovered to assure her friends
that there would be no serious resultsfr from
it. Mrs. Thomas states that She became
completely bewildered and wandered
around during the greater part OF the
night in {. perfectly helpless condition, not
having the least idea as to where she was
going. Both she and Mr.. Thomas express
their heartfelt gratitude to Superintendent
Hall and Foreman Shovel for the kindness
shown by them, and both feel that they
are under everlasting obligations to the
Alice employees, and all others who assisted
in the 81 arch.
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A GREAT SALE.
Genuine Bargains tor all Glasses of
Buyers-NO HOOdOO.

The greatest sale that has ever taken
place in any reputable mercantile house in
this city, is that now in progress at the
great house of E. L. Bonner & Co. The
sale does not include only shop-worn goods
and remnants, which have deteriorated in
value, but the entire stock, just as it stands.
Every article now in the Establishment has
been marked down-marked to the very
notch-to selling basis. These assertions
are made upon full examination of the
stock and an Investigation OF prices. The
sale includes coats, dolmans, dresses,
boots and shoes and everything that
lady might want or need. 1t includes
the entire stock in the mems, boys and
childrens departments, and bargains are
offered for everybody. Prices and an emu
meration OF articles will be found upon
the first page OF to-day's supplement, to
which we call attention. This is genuine
clearance sale; it cannot last long; take it
in before it is too late.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-13
SELECT KNIGHTS.
Installation of Officers Of Silver Bow
Legion, A. O. U. w.

The installation of officers OF the Select
Knights OF the A. y. U. w., for the ensuing
twelve months, ending December 81. 1886,
took place on Friday evening, in Fidelity
Hall, West Broadway, Butte. H. McMur-
ply, D. D. s. c., installed the officers: H.
McMurphy. P. c.: w. A. Ralston, c.; Jas.
G. Evans, V. c.; T. D. Featherly. L. c.; n.
c. Anderson, Rec C. F. Jacky, R. Treas;
L. E. Holmes, Treas; Thomas H. Rutter,
Mar John j. Stewart St. B.; William
Bawen, Sr. W.; John Raley, Jr. W.: J. H.
Shaw; Guard. S. C. Graney, Trustee, three
years; C. H. Fiske, Trustee, two years. H.
8. Clark, Trustee, one year. This mag
ni6cent benevolent organization. one of the
1t was fortunate to fall under the guiding
hand of SO hard orking and conscientious
gentleman as Mr.. McMurphy. Under the
new officers the Order will continue to
grow in popularity and usefulness.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-13
A Land Entry Decision.

WASHINGTON, January 9.-In the case of
an application of man who had relin-
quished land entry to make second en-
try, where no specific tract is specified, the
Secretary of the Interior decides that such
an application amounts simply to a re-
quest for decision as to whether it would
be allowed to make such an entry if it
should at any time hereafter be desired,
and that it is therefor a hypothetical
question, which the Department has re-
fused to answer The Commissioner OF the
General Land Office is directed t. refuse to
hereafter consider applications for resto-
ration of the right to make pre-emption
filing of homestead or timber culture en-
tries, except when accompanied by an ap-
plication to make the filing or entry for
some specified tract.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-13
TIE BUTTE DAILY KINER
PUBLISHED BY THE
Miner Publishing Co:
TERMN-BY MAI.

his language into an assault upon Cleve
land, and dwarf it's Importance as a mere
silver speech. The carefully-worded pre-
amble effectually dsposes OF this, however.
Mr.. Beck expressed himself upon public
question in the general line
which his party has alwa:s taken.
The President is the antagonistc person.
The speech::was not an effort to raise row
in the Democratic camp. but Il successful
introduction to campaign which the peo-
pie and not party are deeply interested in.
Besides, the time has not yet come when
any President can make his message an in
dex for future Congressional proceedings.
The man elected for President is generally
the creature of the expedences of IL nation
al convention, and rot the dictator OF his
party's policy. Mr.: Beck's speech was
simply respectful effort to convince the
President that he does not take correct
views in the financial portions OF his mes
sage. And the chances arc very strong that
there will be a great deal more instruction
Of the same kind directed for the same pur-
pose. RoTHACKER.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-13
Railroad Arbitration

New YORK, January 9-An arbitration
committee consisting of S. T. Pierson, J..
N. Abbott, and Henry Monett to-day sat
in the contest between the Ohio and Mis-
sissippi road and the Central Passenger
Committee. The contention was as to the
different methods Of making rates for San
Francisco excursions from Cincinnati.
All Pacific Coast rates are based on Mis-
souri, river points, and the Chicago lines
by making low rates to the Missouri river,
have caused much dissa tisfactiol to the
st. Louis lines. The committee of arbi-
tration decided that the basis of rates
from the Missouri river to Cincinnati shall
be made by using the Chicago rates for
44O miles, and for the balance Of the dis
tance the rates shall be computed on the
central passenger committees rule. which is
the point to which the one way fare added
to Chicago rates.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-13
A Railroad Decision,

WASHINGTON, January 9.-The st. Paul,
Minneapolis and Manitoba Railway COM
pany, having taken the position that the
road does not come within the spirit of
the language of the act of June 8, 1878,
which requires system of reports from
so-called land-grant roads, for the reason
that the Government made it's grant of
land in this case through State or Terri
torial Governments. Mr.. Montgomery,
Assistant Attorney General for the Interior
Department, has decided that without
doubt the statute applies to all compan-
les, corporations "r individuals, which are
owners of railroads that have been built
in whole or part upon credit or
by the aid of subsidies in either bonds or
lands OF the United States, whether such
credit was given directly to builders or first
proprietors OF such roads, or to their prede-
cessors in interest.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-13
A Single-Handed Rightor.

John Doe was arrested at 3 O'Clock this
morning by the city police for cleaning out
a Broadway saloon. He carries one hand
in sling, but he is very dextrous with
the other as we'll as with his feet During
the progress OF the scrap he cut one
mans head open, presumably with glass,
swelled the lips of two others, while the
fourth got off with pair of black eyes and
an ugly cut from a kick Under the right
jaw. Mr.. Doe gave $50 bonds for his ap-
pearance.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-13
Two Negroes Lvnched.

New ORLEANS, January 1O.-At John
sonville, Mississippi, January 7th. the bod
les Of two negroes, Emmett Keyes and Nat.
Forbes weres found dangling from a bridge
over Mound Bayou. They were two of
four Negroes who entered the store of E. T.
Carroll, at Johnsonville, December 9th,
and drove hatchet into the back of Ger
rolls head. The murderers secured $500
in cash and q watch, and started for Ar
kansas, but these two returned and were
captured. Both whites and blacks were
engaged in the lynching.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-13
The Rainbow Church.

Already the new Rainbow Church. over
in Walkerville, is making it's presence felt
and is giving evidence of the future good it
will do. During the past week series of
meetings have been held each evening, and
there has been good attendance at all of
them. Singing and addresses constitute
the exercises, and undoubtedly these enter
tainments will be OF great benefit to those
who reside upon the hill.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-13
A Church for SOnth Ruftp.

A meeting OF the citizens of South Butte
will be held in the Knights of Labor Hall
on Monday evening, January 18th, at
7:3O o'clock to consider the mat
ter of organizing church society. 1t is
earnestly hoped that all who possibly can
attend will 10 SO, both gentlemen and Ia
dies,
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Knights OF Labor Manifesto.

SAN FRANCISCO, January 9.-The Knights
of Labor of this city have issued an ad-
dress, which has been sent to every district
assembly of the Knights of Labor in the
United States. The address entreats each
assembly TO use it's influence on it's repre-
sentatives in Congress to secure absolute
prohibition of Chinese immigration into
the United States. 1t also asks the assem-
blies to forward petitions to Congress pray
ing for such legislation.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-13
The Boldest Yet.

This morning about 3:45 o'clock. as G..
H. Brown was walking along West Park
street, almost in front of Fiske's Coffee
House. two men endea vored to take his
watch and chain from him. and scuffle
ensued. Chief Meiklejohn was in the
Metropolitan, eating breakfast, and came
out just as the would-be robbers fled. He
the alley leading east from Academy street
he fred one shot at them. They got away
in the darkness, although The officers
searched every nook and corner for them.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-13
Frozen to Death.

DEs MONIES, January 9.-Henry Teri, a
teamster, was frozen badly yesterday at
Creston, and died this morning. John
Shipley and William Curtis, near Bedford,
were frozen so badly yesterday that the
former died. The latter is in critical con-
dition. William Cook and team were
found frozen to death near Gaines, Polk
county.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-13
Silver ShiDlnentS.

Yesterday the Moulton Company madea
shipment OF silver bullion, which concluded
the business OF the week. According to the
books OF the Pacific Express Company the
following were the amounts received by
them on the dates named:
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-13

SEVERE WEATHER IN GREAT BRITAIN.

LONDON. January 9.-The gale continues
with unabated fury in Scotland. The
snow in some places has drffted into
enormous banks and a number of trains
are reported te be blocked. An unknown
steamer has foundered in the English chan
mel, and a mass OF wreckage has been
washed ashore. The French bark ''Reni"
has been wrecked in the British channel.
and four of her crew have been drowned.
The snow-storm, which set in Yesterday
morning in England and Scotland, con-
tinues. Freezing weather is reported from
many places to-day.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-13
The Blizzard Ended.

KANSAS City, January 9.-The sun shone
brightly to-day and the blizzard is ended.
The eastern trains arrived without serious
delay, and are expected to move on time
tomorrow.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-13

B. NJ. Anderson returned from trip to
Portland last Friday night. On leaving
Portland Wednesday afternoon the wealth
er was almost like summer, but he found
great change on arriving at Garrison Friday
morning
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-13
The Queen VIII Onaciate.

LONDON, January 9.-The Private Sec
retary to the Queen telegraphed to London
this afternoon that Her Majesty would
open the Forthcoming session of Parlia-
ment in pears on.
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New YORK, January 9.-The bank state
ment shows an increase of four millions in
reserve funds. Stocks at noon were no 1h
hipher
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Will Educate Riel,s Son.

MONTREAL, January 9.-It is stated that
Mr.. Lemiux, who was one OF Riels lawyers,
intends taking charge of the latter's son
and have him educated at the Laval Uni
versity.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-13

Mr.. Jimmy Pell, the well-known comedi.
an, is rapidly recovering from his recent
severe attack of lung troubles. He will be
out Of the hospital in q day or two.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-13
Drowned ut Sea.

BosToN, January 9.-The schooner "Ju-
liet." of Ellsworth, Me-, was driven on the
rocks near Deer Island last night, and the
captain, mate and cook were drowned.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-13

ATHENS, January 9.-The attitude OF
Greece toward Turkey is becoming friendly.
The Greek Consul in Crete has been re-
called, reserves are being disbanded, and
the departure oftroops for the frontier has
been countermanded.
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AT THE PORTALS OF DEATH.
Charles Ebert Slowly Pass
ing to the Great Beyond.
HIS DYING GsTATEMENT.
He Accuses Martin of Making the
First Assault Upon Him
Horrible Details.

Charles Ebert, the man who was shock
ingly beaten by gang of roughs last Sun
day morning, at the Elm City saloon, is
rapidly sinking and his recovery is almost
Impossible. The details Of the outrage
were published in last Mondays MINER,
but the great probability Of it's termina-
ti0n being iatal iustifies q repetition OF the
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-13
Cleoring House Statement,

SAN FRANCISCO, January o. The total
Clearing House exchanges for the week end
ing to-day were Sill 1893 ,855.
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The Highland District.

is the Red Chief, situated on the southwest
side of Red Mountain. Highland District.
This property is developed by two tunnels,
showing a vein from one to two feet wide.
Assays nave been made OF the vein which
ran from 80 to 100 ounces silver and from
IS to $40 in gold. The company has three
windlasses to lower the ore to the
end OF the wagon road, whence it
is shipped to Butte for treatment.
To the south OF the Red Chief is located
Il very fine silver mine, owned by Mr.. Mans
field. The shaft is down sixty feet, show
ing very strong vein, assays from which
run from 60 to 200 ounces in silver and
from S5 to $50 in gold. MIR. Mansfield has
shipped one carload Of ore to Omaha for
reduction, and is well pleased with the re.
suit.
On the west side OF Camp creek, about
two miles from the Red Chief mine,
Mr.. John Trenor and Joseph Moffit
are working good copper mine
The shaft is sunk to depth OF so feet,
showing a vein OF 25 feet i'll width. Assays
made Of the ore show from 20 to 30 ounces
in silver and 40 to 80 per cent OF copper.
She Had Her Fun.
Early Yesterday morning one Mi Lou
Anderson, after having loaded herself with
bad liquors OF all descriptions, hired q
team and started out to have good time.
Tiripg of driving through the streets, she
took a fancy to the sidewalks, and wand.
cred in and out, running into teams and
the like. She was having it all her own
way until she was finally overhauled by
officer Mcdonald, who took her to the
calaboose. She gave bonds for her ap-
pearance in the Police Court, but when the
case was called later in the day Miss Lou
was not on hand. and the bail was Tor
feited.