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Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-06-09
SHOT HIS wlFE's HUSBAND.
The Mean Trick of q Man Who Deserted
His Spouse Two Years Ago.

The Mean Trick of q Man Who Deserted
His Spouse Two Years Ago.
CHARLOTTE, N. c., June 5.-George Adams,
a farmer citizen OF this place, left suddenly
about two years ago SO mysteriously that
his wife and friends became convinced that
he had been foulIy dealt with. After every
effort to obtain some clew to her lost hus-
band, the wife put on widows weeds and
wore them dut fully until she met George
Pettus, who declare that he WAS madly IN
love with her at first sight. He Nooed pas
sionately and won her, and they were mar
ried over six months ago.
A week since stranger visited Charlotte
His movements were very quiet. He only
went out at night and was seen roaming
the streets restlessly. Yesterday he went
to a hardware store and bought double
barreled shotgun and other sportmen, 8
outfit. Last night he stationed himself
behind a telegraph pole near the house OF
George Pettus. Later Mr.. Pettus left the
house, and. as he walked down the street,
the stranger behind the telegraph pole fired
the entire charge Of the gun into his back
and shoulders, and Pettus fell, but he
turned suddenly as he did SO and called
out: II recognize you, George Adams
The assassin fled, but Pettus had strength
enough to state to the physicians called in
that his assailant was George Adams. He
said Adams had few days since made
himself known to him, and had upbraided
him for marrying his (AdamsD wife, but
had given I, o reason for so strangely desert
ing her. Pettus is still lingering.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-06-09
Politics and Petroleum.

VIENNA, June ga Cabinet crisis is i'm.
pending on account OF the proposed new
duties on petroleum in the Austro-Hun.
garian treaty. Russian exporters, who
obtain a purer oil than The Galicians,
adulterate it to the quality OF the ialician
oil, and send it to F,ume at one-tifth the
duty charged for the refined q, ticle by de-
claring it the raw product. Some OF the
refineries which have been started at
Fiume benefit by this fraud to the
detriment OF the Galicians, who are
unable to compete. The Polish depu-
ties protest that the new treaty will not
amend these grievances, the truth being
that Hungary decided toprotect the Fiume
refiners, and Austria agreed, as matter OF
The Poles have decided to
support an amendment to make the duties
on raw and refined petroleum alike. The
German section will support the Poles,
making a majority against the Government.
Count Won Taafe, Minister of the Interior,
threatens to resign if defeated. The result
will be dissolution. as the Emperor will not
accept the resignation OF Count von Taafe.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-06-09
Changing Southern Railway TRACKS.

LOUISVILLE. KY, June 2s;LIo Gay ! ana a.,;n
tomorrow the railroads in the oouth WIN
~ cha noed from the five foot to the stan
Jord oanee of four feet nine inches. This
% change viii be OF great Importance to all
% the railroads in the country, as they
can can transfer freight from one line
to o. another without reloading or chang
;no ;W the the trucks under the cars. The pr,n-
t;s n;soI II roads to make the change are the
G'p,; Ipp";sv;lle & Nashville, which alone has:
;1oi"d;na no branches, about 2,40O miles OF
road 'r and i'll have 5000 men at .xsnn this ~ork
ON u their system, the Cincinnati. Southern Southern
Nashville & Chattanooga, East nna rennessss, Gee,
Virginia George, ra Geotsa eenlln' and ;n tact
vannsh, flGridt rSads O. ne except the Mobile
aii e. nh;n ShI pdh and the Chesapeake & Ohio, which
] Changed several years ago.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-06-09

culture laws are special orders for dates
already past and by virtue OF this TACT they
are entitled to consideration. before any
other measure except the appropriate
bills on the calen lar. Should there be any
time not consumed in the discussion of the
measures above named, it is expected that
the House bill to fort, it certain lands granted
to the states OF Mississippi, Alabama and
Louisiana. to aid in the construction of
railroads, and Senator Hoar's bill to pro-
vide for iDquests under National au hority,
will be called up. Mr.. Hoar has also given
notice of his purpose to call up, before the
end OF the week, his resolution providing
for a constitutional amendment to change
the time for the expiration OF the Presiden-
tial term
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-06-09
Oueon Emma's Be BenefactiOns.

BosroS, June "a Washington special
IN the Herald saws: Consul General Put
nam. of Honolulu. writes to the State De-
nartment | m that he has received many letters
from people in the United States who claim aim
relationship to the late Queen Emma ana %
who believe that she died intestate. Mr..
Putnam says that the Queen left large
amount of property, but it was fully coy.
cred by her will. Most Of the property is is
heo,eath4d to charitable purposes. one
OF the principal beneiactionsi 10 made s 20 sne
Queen Hospital which Queen Am"'
] founded" ;"
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-06-09
GONE A FISHING.
Third Day of the President and Wife at
Deer Park.

Deer Park.
DEER PARK, June 5.-The third day OF
the Presidential honeymoon could not
well have been move beautiful weather.
The sun shines warmly but its heat is
tempered by delightful breeze which blows
over the mountains and makes a most
charming atmosphere. Quiet reigned su-
preme in the neighorhood OF the Executive
Mansion until nearly 8 o'clock when the
tireless pacing to and fro OF the detectives
was broken by the appearance on the
portico OF the President. He strolled down
to where the officers were standing and
talked pleasantly to them for a few min
utes. Breakfast was brought over from
the hotel shortly after 8 O'Clock. About
II o'clock ex-senator Davis and wife called
at the cottage and in a few minutes the
President and Mrs. Cleveland appeared and
were driven Off. The President was at
tired in i. fishing suit. Rods and lines were
visible, and the party has evidently. gone
on fishing excursion.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-06-09
A New 0O.Stamp MIL.
Special to THE MINER.

Special TO IHE MINER
Pu,t1psBURG, June 5.-The Granite
Mountain Mining Company has concluded
to build their 6O-stamp mill 81 short dis
tance from Philipsburg. Mr.. Robinson
the lawyer, OF Deer Lodge, with the Survey
or OF the company, have fixed up the
papers The location OF tie new mill will
be on Michael Duffy's ranch near town
The future OF Philipsburg looks bright and
there does not seem 10 be anything in the
Say to hinder it's beng one OF the largest
bullion producers OF Montana. Everyone
in the burg is delighted with the future
prospects OF the camp.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-06-09
RAGING WATERS.
Disastrous Results of Floods In New
Mexico.

Disastrous Results of Floods in New
Mexico.
DENVER, Colorado, June GA food in
southern New Mexico, caused by the heavy
rains OF the past week has washed away
every bridge on the Santa Fe road across
the Rio Grande River, except at San. Juan
and Bernallilo. No trains have attempted
to cross the river at Islina for eight days
and but two transfers OF passengers and
baggage have been made during that time.
The river at many place is two miles wide.
The track at San Marcelord between Rim
con and FL Paso has gone and there is no
probability OF the company being able to
repair it for several days. The old church
OF St. Francis at Santa Domingo, Pueblo,
over one hundred years old has been
washed away but the pictures and books
in the building dating back to the Four
teenth century were saved. As yet no lives
are reported lost.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-06-09

Wo1rBoRo, N. H., June 5.-Rev. T. c:
Jerome, pastor of the Congregational
Church OF this village. with his two sons
and daughter and young man named
Davis went out yesterday on the lake for
a fishing excursion ard failed to return at
3 o'clock in the afternoon a. expected. A
steamer which arrived at 4 O'Clock re.
ported having seen an overturned boat
near Jannistown Island. Search was made
and late in the evening the bodies OF the
whole party were recovered. MIR. Jerome
was worth about $25O,OOO. He came
from New York two years ago, and was a
brother OF Irene jerome, the artist and
author.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-06-09
An Irate Judge.

norn;n' na;nER' June 5.-Judge Hallet this
pria,;as announced that unless the appro.
Ina tnT.on Ma:a oe soon made he would suspend
eybonn unlDed States Courts, as the funds are
nattasd., ntos'ed. In making reference to this
%Ia,.er pS;u to the bar the udge referred to the
md bn W. millions by Congress for "river
neolsntaloor .a5oor improvements while they
casrv s.ei o 10 appropriate sufficient funds to
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-06-09
Religion Which Pays.

BALTIMORE, June 6.-The revival COM
menced a month ago by the evangelsts.
Sam Jones and Sam Small, came to an
end last night. 1t has been the most sue
cessful ever held in this city, the series OF
meetings having been attended by over
400 900 people, over 1000 of whom pro-
fessed religion. The work OF the evange-
lists met with the hearty cooperation OF
churches report largely Increased member
ship. Both the gentlemen have worked
hard, and they are physically prostratod.
They leave for their homes tomorrow, but
may return in the fall for month. A col
lection taken up for them to-day netted
several thousand dollars.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-06-09
A VILLAGE IN A FIGHT.
Rustics Engage in Active Battle Over
parsnnel Ouarral of Natives

Rustics Engage in Active Battle Over a
Personel Quarrel Of Natives.
listing between two leading citizens OF Har-
risburg. village north OF here, named DR..
Sheets and Peter King, broke out recently.
A collision occurred, in which twenty
people took active part: and in which the
entire village was interested. The conflict
was terrific one and many heads were
broken. All OF the parties, except young
fellow named Joseph Polus, were arrested.
Yesterday Marshal Devaux, of Louisville.
q village near here, ran Polus down and
demanded his surrender. Instead OF COM
plying, Polrs took to his heels. The
officer commanded him to halt, but he
paid no attention and was fleeing rapidly
when shot from the officer brought him
down. He will doubtless die.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-06-09
Contemplated Raid.

West Territory, special to the Pioneer
Press says rumor is current among the
Indians of the district from Lacste Arri,
that the Indians Of the South are prepar-
ing for an outbreak in the nea, future, in
which they will be assisted by Fenians and
others from the south OF the line. The In-
dians from this district are expected to
join them and it is said that the Robtails
have left their reservation. The plan is to
attack Mcleod, Salgary and Regina first,
leaving the Saskatchewan country to be
taken at leisure.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-06-09
Violent Storms.

aecomrs, aemr'S, j e5.-Violent thunder storms,
spOn,sp spO,pdhied by the bursting OF water
vailed !. nave for several days past pre-.
Noun .entra Germany. In the Hartz
part t1'a "s !. territory, in the northwestern
have bo me Empire. houses and railways
two onnn on destroyed. Hailstoncs weighing
estim.taGues have fallen at Giessen. The
ceed 500 oda Damages to crops alone will ex-
been s,uvVoo. s,ro,. A number OF people have
''fucK by lightning.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-06-09
Apache Murders

BENSON, Ariz., June en-. Goldbaum, a
merchant Of this city who left here two
weeks ago to prospect on the Whetstone
Mountains, was found murdered by
Apaches seventeen miles south OF here
yesterday: Nogales, arizona, dispatch
that Thomas Hunt, q miner at the French
mine near there, was killed by Apaehes.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-06-09
Horse VS.. Bicycle.

New YORK, June 6.-Anderson, the horse
back rider. gave up his match against
Wootlside and Brooks, the cyclists, that
has been going on at Madison Square
Garden during the week, twelve hours day
at 1920 last night. Anderson had made
953 miles against 957 for the cyclists.
Woodside scored 473 miles and Brooks
ASl
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-06-09
An Industrial Capitalist's Failure.

ALLENTOWN, Pa. June 6.--The suspen.
sim ia announced OF Col. H. H. Fisher, who
has been for years extensively engaged in
the manufacture OF iron pipes, and promi-
nently identified with industrial affairs in
the Lehigh Valley. Judgments to the
amount of $4,000 were entered, and the
total amount OF paper outstanding will 60
over 100000. Severed banks in Phila-
delphia hold some of the paper. The fail
ure is due to the countermanding of heavy
contracts for car works, which entailed
serious losses. The failure was precipitated
by the pressure for payment OF indorse-
ments by Philadelphia parties. A compro-
mise with creditors has been proposed.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-06-09
Burglary at Anaconda.

Special to THE MINER.
ANACONDA, June 5.-This city was the
scene of a bold burglary Thursday night.
Tom Daly's saloon and warehouse were
burelarlzed, the robbers securing ABOUT
1000 fine cigars. The perpetrators OF the
deed are known and there is little doubt
but that their capture will be reported IN
a few days. Thieves and thugs seem to be
numerous here, and their movements are
closely watched.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-06-09
English Press VS.. Blaine. i.

LONDON, June 5.-The Standard joins in
the attack on Mr.. Blaine Tor his attack on
Mr.. Salisbury in his Portland speech. II
90 va: 1--WE must try to believe that it is a
fajse version of Salisburys speech which
was adopted, without inquiry, by this
American politician, who. for personal
reasons, cultivates the Irish VOTE"
The News, Ministerial, commenting on
the same topic, Gays: "We have nothing to
do with Mr.. Blaine. He belongs too lar
from the admirable class OF American
noliticians. We can do very well without
h;s opinion of this country. His advice is
mot required in the management OF our
concerns. Whether he misrepresented the
Marquis OF Salisbury or not we 90 no'
know and do not care"
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-06-09
TUE LONDON GEOWLERS
''l Insisting That the Canadians Are
All Right

LoSDoS, June 5.--Thc Standard in dis
'u'Slns the fishery dispute says: We have
~ doubt that Mr.. Bayard will avoid pre-
e'p'ate and offensive action relating to the
a'neFies controversy. Certainly there is no
Wvs're W In London, ard, we belleve none in
;"aS,ngton to have two interested nations
,hu.oVed IN quarrel over a trifling dispute
"'pa Tween the Atlantic fisheries. However.
tha Nne " Inc treaty Of 1918 remains in force
maN MIG va aadlans h,ve a perfect right to de-
S"a aue Us Observance. II is not to be
sn supp ed that the Canadians will
sonel, ,ieaaer valuable rights without some
,aot. ,am'dleht. Concess ons on both sides are
Ev,.sa,y. The matter does not concern
shpm hs.aau directly, but we are bound to
u" dian, nlmness in our decision. The Cana
o"ah. ls iook to US for support and they
S;ssnn 10 receive it. We would rather the
ar;san pu'e mad not occurred, but as it has
tb;na We cannot help ourselves. Any.
colass ls would be better than leading the
Britan;y, TO believe it cannot rely on Great
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-06-09
MQrd0ral for M0neY

CHARLOTTE, N. c., June ga horrible
double murder was committed near Tyro
A. J. Mcbride and his wife were eating sup.
per they were murdered in their seats and
the house robbed and burned together with
the bodies. Mcbride gave in his taxes yes
terday and it is understood he had 5000
on hand, which is supposed to have been
the cause OF the murder. Alfred Long and
Walter Woncock, his brother-in-law. bot h
colored, have BEEN arrested on suspicion.
Much excitement and indignation prev ails
here over the affair."
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-06-09
A Mean Execution.

LONDON, June 5.-The House of Com.
mons in committee agreed last evening by
vote OF 115 to 100 to an amendment to
the Sunday Sale Liquors bill, providing for
the closing OF public houses on Sunday
throughout England, except in London and
it's suburbs.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-06-09
GREAT RACES.
Interesting Events July 4, and 6 al
the Grounds fthe Butte Association.

There will be racing at the Butte course
July 4, 5 and 6. The programme will be
out in few days. On July the match
race between Gwin and Bradshaw's Lulu
B" and B. C. Holly's horse will take place.
The conditions of the race are as follows:
It is to be stake race for 500, entrance
open to all 4-year-olds or under. Nomina-
tions to close July l. Messrs. Gwin and
Holly bet each other 81, 900 ON the side,
but will also let any other colt in on the
side bet. This is a fine opportunity fol-
anybody who thinks he has fast 3 or /
year-old trotter. Mr.. Holly has already
written to the Secretary, naming his 3-year
old colt Senator" for this race. Mr.
Jeffries' filly "Fera" will also he entered
and quite likely number OF others from
the outside. It will be An interesting event
and We expect to see large attendance OF
this occasion.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-06-09

ROME, June 5.-The Pope on Whit Sun.
day conferred on Queen Chrietiana, OF
Spain, the decoration OF the Golden Rose.
This papal honor was formerly awarded
once every year to some Queen or EMPRESS
who has deserved special recognition from
the church. 1t has rarely been bestowed
OF late years.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-06-09
Andrew Carnegie's Public Generosity.

P1TsBuRa, June AIR. Andrew Carnegie,
the millionaire steel manufacturer. pro-
poses to give $25O,OOO to the city OF ALLIE
gheny for the erection OF free library and
music hall. A special meeting of Council
will be called and prompt action taken.
This offer is Independent OF his previous
offer OF $500, 900 to the city of Pittsbure
for similar purposes, which offer is still
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-06-09
Kerosene Fire.

New YORK. June 6.-The ship 'Cheova, :"
lying at the loot OF Green street, Marine
Point, loaded with $4,000 cases af kero-
sene took fire about II o'clock tonight.
She was towed into the stream and is still
burning and liable to prove total loss,
which is estimated at about $l6O, ,OOO.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-06-09
YELLOW AND. GREEN.
Rioteus Demonstrations at q Catholic
Funeral

BELFAST, June 6.-The funeral of Curran,
the young man who lost his life by drown.
ing during the recent Orange-C e-Catholic riot.
took place to-day. The body was followed
to the cemetery by procession OF 20, 900
Catholics. A body OF Orangemen threw
stones at the procession and the Catholics,
in retaliation, made an assault on the
Orangemeu and drove them away. Anum.
Der OF shots were fired and one man
was stabbed and several persons
were cut ON the head. Finally the police
succeeded in restoring order. The Catho-
lies smashed the windows of the Broadway
linen factory. There was some furthur
disturbance later in the evening. P. Rice
drilier, and John Beattie and Alexander
Stewart, filters, have been arrested on q
charge OF rioting on Friday and numbering
young Cdrran. James MacMurray, y
Catholic, has been arrested on charge of
firing a revolver from the funeral procession
to-day.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-06-09
Double Hanging.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, June 5.-Drayton
and Arthur Williams, the first convicted OF
murder and the other of rape from which
the victim died. were hanged at Arlando,
Florida, yesterday. The hanging was pri-
vate. Drayton confessed his crime but
Williams persisted he was innocent.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-06-09
BEATEN WITH HICKORY WHITES.

Terrible Outrage inflicted Upon p Man
and Wife BY Lawless Band.
WHEELING, June 5.-An outrage is re.
ported from Ritchie. Mr.. George Kcck and
wife live on Gross Run, that place. On
Wednesday night their house was sur
rounded by band OF men known as the
Red Men, who took possession, bound
Keck and his wife, took them into the
woods bound them to a tree and beat
them brutally with hickory withes. The
ruttians then burned the dwelling and de-
parted. About daylight Keck succeeded in
releasing himself and, after removing his
bleeding wife to place OF safety, swore out
warrants for the such of the mob &s he
knew, and twelve of them have been ar
rested. Other arrests will follow.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-06-09
A Drunken Man Shoots His Brother.
He Predicted that the Streets of Chicug
Would he Wet with Blood

He Predicted that the Streets of Chicago
Would he Wet with Blood
CHICAGO, June 5.-Police officers last night
arrested Oscar Neebe, an Anarchist and a
business man OF some standing, and placed
him in Jail. He is indicted for conspiracy
and riot. Neebe is director in the Ar-
better Zeitung Publishing Company. and
the information upon which he was indicted
was furnished mainly by Assistant State
Attorney Frank Walker, who WAS in sa-
loon near Neebe's home on Monday evening
proprietor, when Neebe said, after some
reference to the Block road riot, "Frank,
the paper is wet yet, referring to the ''re-
venge circular" "But the streets will be
wet with blood tomorrow"
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-06-09
FINE HORSE RACING.
Some Notable Events-Probable Death of
. Jockey.

Some Notable Events-Probable Death of
Jockey.
New YORK, May 6.-The fine weather and
the good programme offered attracted a
large crowd to jerome Park to-day. Rae
ing was very good. The Dryers secured
two classic events. Their two-year old colt
Fremont winning the Sequence stakes easily
and Inspector B, the Belmont stakes after
desperate race with Kelso's crack colt
the Bard. A pile OF money changed hands
on the race.
Handicap, one and one-sixteenth miles,
Royal Arch won, Goano second, Duke, OF
Westmoreland, third. Time, 1:52h.
Sequence stakes for two-year-olds, five.
eights OF a mile; Fremont won, Austreana,
second, Oriflamnle, third. Time, 1:O2A.
Belmont stakes for three year-olds, one
and one-haf miles, Inspector B. won; the
Bard second, Linden third. Time, 2:41.
Phil Lewis won, Moonshine, second; Edge.
field, third. Time, 1872.
Steeple chase, handicap full course; Rose
won, Jim Carlisle second, Will Dawes,
third. Time, 4.44.
AT LATONIA KENTUCKY.
LAroN1A, KY, May 6.-The weather was
fair, the track dry and slow; the attend
dance the largest yet.
Selling race, seven-e;ghts OF a mile, Malva
r. won, Peacock second, Charley Lucas
third. Time l:32.
Fve-eighths OF mile Jacobin won, Horn
pipe second, Miss Cleveland third. Time
1:o5H.
Nile race Dad won, Arbino second,
Spalding third. Time l:46.
Cincinnati Hotel stakes, one and one
fourth miles, starters; Matinee, Jim Guest.
Emma Manly, Pinka, Lepanto, Egilman,
Red Stone, High Flight: betting, Matinee
and Jim Guest $50; High Flight $25; Red
Stone S12; Field S26. Egi'man led for hall
mile, when Matinee went to the fore,
never was headed, and won by head. Red
Stone second ahead in front OF Laponto
third. Time 2:12.
Hurdle race, one and one-fourth miles.
Ascol won, Haddison second, Bucephalus
third. Time 2:22. Jndge Jackson fell at the
last hurdle and tho jockey, Shelton, was
thrown and probably fatally injured.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-06-09
Young Bayard rs an Athlete,

CONCORD, N. H., June 5.-At the eleventh
spring meeting OF St. Paul's School Athletic
Association yesterday T. F. Bayard, Jr., a
son OF Secretary Bayard, won the senior
high Jump, scoring four feet nine and one
half inches, and the l2O-yard hurdle race;
time, 22 seconds.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-06-09
HENRY WARD DEECHFR.

Reported Death of the Great American
Preacher.
New York, June 5, 10 a. m.-Henl y
Ward Beecher died this morning.
New YORK, June 5, p. NIT is now be
lieved that the report OF Henry Waro
Beecher is dead is untrue.
New YORK, June 5, lilo p. m.-There is
20 truth in the report OF the death OF Mr.
Beecher.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-06-09
The Three Mile Scull.

TORONTO, Ont, June 6.-The three mile
double scull race here to-day was won by
lianlan and Lee, who beat Hosmer and
Mckay by ten lengths in 1906 2-5. The
water was very rough and Gaudaur and
Hamin did not start.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1886-06-09
Base Ball.

BosroS, June 5.-Kansaa City, 4; Boston,
10.
PB11ADELPH1A, June 5.-Detroit 8; Phila.
delphia, o; fourteen innings.
WAsHlNoroN, June 5.-St. Louis, 10;
Washington, 4.