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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28
DEMPSEY AND FOGARTY.
A Friendly Bout These Two
Pugilists---Fighting Talk.

PITTsBURG, Pa, April 24.-Jack Dempsey,
the champion middle-weight p~ugilist, gave
a sparring exhibition at the Casino rink to-
night. After a number OF contests by local
pugilists, Dempsey and Jack Fogarty ap-
peared and fought three rounds with soft
gloves. The fight was a friendly bout and
was declared a draw. About 1000 per-
sons were present. In an interview
later Dempsey reiterated his willingness to
meet Mitchell for $4,000. In regard to
taking Glover's place. who was to fight
Burke in Chicago, May 8, but who will
probably withdraw on accou It OF a sore
Dempsey says that he could not pos
sibly accommodate Burke on that date, as
he was to meet Jimmy Ryan in Philadel-
phia on May l. II the fight was postponed
for a week, however, he would be on hand.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28
A fatal fire
The Oregon House Re-
dQCed to Charred
Ruins.
A Four Year Old Boy Crsmsted
and Dozen Adults Very
Badly Seorshsd.
Probability That the Death
Roll Is Not Yet
Complete.
Some Startling Facts Developed by the
COrOner's Inquest On the Remains
Of the Little Victim.
Some Startling Facts Developed by the
COroner's Inquest on the Remains
Of the Little Victim.
Was the Fire Incendiary or the Result
Of Accident Scenes and Incl.
dents OF the Blaze.

The fire which aroused Butte at daylight
yesterday morning, and bnef mention OF
which was made in the last issue of The
MINER, was one Of the most terribly fatal
in the city's history. Its flames quenched
one innocent young life, and burned in a
horrible manner several Of the adults who
were escaping hom their fury. The little
victim WAS Charlie Lee, a bright four-year.
old boy, who was asleep with his widowed
mother and two juvenile brothers when the
fire started. About one dozen persons
were more or less injured by the flames,
and one man, a German named Charles
HUH, sustained internal injuries by jump
ing from a sscond-story window which
will evidently result in his death.
THE BURNED L
wal a two-story frame hotel, known as the
Oregon House, or the southwest corner OF
Galena and Arizona streets. The lower
portion Of the house was divided into sew.
era, establishments, which are set forth in
the following diagram:
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28
Bicycler's Convention.

BosToN, April 25.-The Chairmen OF the
various committees, Of the League OF
American Wheelmen, have been in session
here during the past t~wenty-four hours,
arranging a programme for a three days
annual meeting in this city, on May 27 to
20. 1t has been decided to devote the first
day to = grand reunion, the second day to
a business meeting and the third to races.
An elaborate programme has been ar
ranged, which includes ruhs to various re-
sorts in the city and suburbs. On the
morning OF the first day there will be a
grand parade, with probably 1900 wheel
men in line. This will be followed by g.
tricycle. race at the hill climbing contest at
Glory Hill
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28
Texas

GALVESTON, April 25.-The Views Killeen
special says: A tornado swept past Killeen
struck the house of Jacob Usleton, demol-
ishing the building and injurjng the
entire family, a baby fatally. The \, rman
brothers residence was also DESTROYED.
The family were saved, having just taken
refuge in a storm house. The storm came
from the northwest and did considerable
damage in t re town of killeen. Hailstones
as large as hens eggs fell, destroying vegv-
tation and fruit trees and breaking many
window panes.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28
A Flood in New Mexico.

DENVER, Colo. April 24.-The Repub-
ican's Las Vegas, New Mexico, special re-
ports heavy floods in the Rio Gillinas,
which runs through that city. The water
inundated the lower portion OF the town,
sweeping away bridges, many dwelling
houses, and completely destroying the
postoffice building. The warehouse OF the
Continental Oil Company is wrecked, and
tanks containing 10000 barrels were de-
stroyed. The round house and buildings
of the Santa Fe Road with several lumber
suffer great loss. At the pres
ent time it is impossible to ascertain the
amount Of damage done.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28
WAR OF CLASSES.
A Dangerous State of Excitement Anon,
Peasants in Galicia.

VIENNA, April PA dangerous state OF
excitement exists among the ignorant
~peasantry Of Galicia, Austro-Hungary,
owing to the umo chat the Government
intends to restore the forced labor laws
and to the report that the ariatocracy are
organizing a massacre Of Polish peasants
in revenge for atrocities which the peasants
committed upon mobiles liz 1916. Secret
meetings are being held by the peas
ants. a majority of whom are armed.
The mobiles are taking refuge in the cities.
Forces OF cavalry and infantry have been
disposed throughout Galicia. Several agi-
tators, who are supposed to be Russians,
have been arrested there. The Govern .uent
ia taking measures to calm and disabuse
the minds OF the peasants.
RAISING HADEs HEAL OF TINE.
The Official Gazette says mat the excite.
ment in Galicia is caused by Inscriptions
agitators, who are workingthe superstition
o! the peasantry that the world will come
to an end in 1888. Two hundred arrests
have been made in Galicia in connection
the present troubles.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

FRANKFORT, April 25.-There was a general
improvement OF the Bourse during the past
week, owing chiefly to reports of firmer
prices On other bourses. The Russians
especially showed a frmer tendency; Fgyp-
tian Unified rose l per cent, and private
discount advanced to IL per cent. The
vienna Bourse, during the past week, was
depressed owing to a renewal OF the cholera
The bad financial position of Hun
and reports OF a clearly decreasing
traffic on the Austro-Hungarian railways
repOrted.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28
Willing to COmDrOmise.

ST. LOUIS, April 25,-The master plas.
terers of this city have agreed to put the
eight hour syst ,m into effect on May 1, and
to pay their men 1915 per day. The old
rate was $3.50 for ten hours. The new rate
is really IN advance Of fifteen cents per
day. The journeymen are expected to ac-
crpt the plan and no trouble is appre
hended. The movement among stove
moulders for an advance of fifteen per cent.
in wages will no doubt result in arbitration
between the moulders union and the stove
companies and the establishment OF a scale
OF prices, both sides being entirely willing
and in fact anxious to make such an ar
rangement and definitely settle the matter
OF wages in a manner satisfactory to all
concerned
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28
The Eight-HOur Movement.

W~ILKEsBARRE, Pa, April 25.-The miners
and laborers OF the Amalgamated Associ-
alton OF the Luzerne, Lackawanna and
Northern Schuylkil! Counties held a grand
demonstration mere this afternoon. All
the colieries in Luzerne suspended work
for the day and about II, 900 persons took
part in the parade. A massmeeting was
held at which addresses were made by Con-
gresham G. n. Brummett, Senator John
Parker and others. They spoke at length
upon the eight-hour law and the enforce
ment OF it, impressing upon the minds Of
their hear ers that this did not mean a
strike. as has been reported. What they
would commend was a fair days pay for
eight hours labor.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28
The New York Strike,
YORK, April 25.-The Third Avenue

New YORK, April 25.-The Third Avenue
Railroad Company ran five cars on their
main line to-day and twelve on the 125th
street line. Contrary to expectations,
there was no disturbance, pickets OF the
strikers keeping their men off the avenue
and persuading, % far as possible, the
public from %patronizing the cars, This
was the tenth day OF the strike. and att.
tude OF the company and strikers appears
not to have changed. Three hundred and
sixty-nine cars are usually run on Sundays.
OF which ifty-seven were run to day. All
the drivers and conductors in New York,
Jersey City and Brooklyn are contributing
a days pay per week to support the
strikers.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28
COLLECTOR SHIELDS.
A Talk With the New Collector of In.
ternal Revenue for This District

Yesterday the news was noised abroad
in Butte that Mr.. James Shields, OF thi,
city, had been confirmed by Uncle Sammy,
Senate as collector of Internal Revenue ia,
the district embracing Montana and Idaho
With the object OF ascertaining the truth
or falsity Of the report, a MINER represer.
tative last evening called upon the gentle
man at his residence on East Broadway.
II nave also heard that my appoint ,nent
has been confirmed" said Mr.. Shields,
but as yet have had no official notification
OF the confirmation. Ii the information is
correct, an official notification of the fact
will arrive next Wednesday or Thu rsda,.r
when was your appointment madee9"
asked the reporter.
ION the 7th or 8th OF last February "
was the reply. II do not think that the
nomination was reached by the Senate un-
til the goth Instant
is the office OF such a nature that Won
will nave to reside in any particular To-
cality?"
Il don't know whether the office will
compel me to reside in any particular place
IN the District, but have given the matter
very little attention. The people of Hell
ena claim that the Collector ia ]renu;red to
reside at that place, it heing the mort nf
entry for the District. The Government
has also designated hat place as q da.
posltory Tor funds collected in the district
All these matters are new to m.. as 7 never
ye, have eld any official position nor "a ve
ever Deen nominated to any office. I have
nao nttle time TO devote towards an under
standing as to what are the duties 81 IT,
once, but have no doubt | can mastpr
them IN a short time. l have never fullv
become satisfied that l did right nv m,sniyy
when permitted myself to be nominStad
NY trends insisted, and their sOlicitat;on
nnaiIy prevailed, and although | am doino
q good business, having been confrmea +
will go through with it," l
WHO HE is,
Mr.. James Shields was born in Ire,ona
IN December, 1912. His only edncat,nn
mo framing was at home at the hands ~
MS parents, but was completed at the C,1
leee OF DuDlln. He came direct to Carfor.
IN 1901. HIS first position was "a
'lal agent for Sandy Bowers in an H. hHa!
hess connected with the old Coms tusi-
lie afterwards went to Mex;cn "e -
vas assistant superintendent for q GU
. ranclsco mining firm doing business IN
nat country, Of which omnanv c.
ames Shields, his uncle, was GeneraIs,unean
Upon the resignation ~
,ncle., Mr.. Shields became tie Gen..
superintendent OF the H. 20
urned from Mexico to Nevada and erectod
!ead-smelting furnace IL the White P;eo
aininE District, Nevada. From tb;s ih u
' "na. 20 sah and wasforeman and super;ns
IL feu came o. several mines in that Territory.
Ito came TO Montana in 1877, and we3t
business with John Caplice and MMo.aun
ny, Mel d Co., OF Helena. H. haJ uMur-
! mat company's business mt, 44aalrge
since, when he embarked in tha n nrreee
! business in this city for himse,fE gro
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28
CONDENSED KILOGRAMS.

At San Francisco the total OF clearing
house exchanges for last week were $S,631,-
277.
At the request of Christiana, Queen Re-
gent # Spain, the Pope will on n day
next invest Cardinal Jocobina, i'apal Sec
rotary, with the insignia of the order of the
Golden Fleece as a reward for his labors in
rnediating the dispute between Spain and
Germany concerning the sovereignty of the
Caroline Islands.
The Senate was not in session Saturday.
The House passed a bill dividing California
into judicial districts and then adjourned.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28
SNOW SLIDE.
Men and Beasts Buried In Colorado Noun.
tains,

DENVER, Colo, April25.-A Republicans
silverton special, says: Mr.. Nichols, James
Stoops, Theodore Tilton a teamster named
Miles and mail carrier Roberts with twenty
n ne mules left here Tuesday morning to
open the trail to Red Mountain which the
OF the past week had blockaded.
When about four miles from the city the
entire party was struck by a snow slide
which carried them to the bottom of the
and buried them under an ava
lanche. Nichols, Stops, Tilton and Miles
in getting out alive, but Roberts
and 10 mules were instantly killed.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28
Apaches' Atrocitias-

ToMssroSE, Arizona, April ga renort
rom Magdalena, Sonora. Announces e tSHt
the Apaches attacked Bado Sacho's romns
twenty-five miles southeast Of Maeda1ana
n killed three men and two womsn quo;
destroyed q quantity of property" r. - ~
also reported that the Indians are h.,;avaS
TO be 2 portion Of Geronimo's band Theo
attasned q ranch near Santa Cruz. MeTicc
and killed a number OF ranchera' -'co'
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28
Easter Services. -

New YORK, April 25.-Special Easter
services were held to-day in all the churches
n they were attended by large congreoa-
tons. The services in the Catholic
Churches were grand and imposing. All the
choirs having been increased. Archh;shnn
Gorilgan assisted at the services in St'
fa1r,cks' Cathedral, and the Right Rev.
e.eao harvey Goodwin, Bishop of Carlisle.
Trinity Church. ~
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28
Wish Father to the Thought,

LONDON, April 25.-The Standard COM
meDting on the strikesi in the United States,
says that they Twill strain the u OF
American craftsmanship as they have only
once been tried since the war OF. Independ-
ence to keep the conflict within the bounds
OF legality and constitutional order. Re-
publican institutions are still on their
trial. It looks as il the social difficulty
would become their s~everest test"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28
Bismarck and the Pope.

BERLIN, April 24.-It sstated positively
that an agreement has been affected be.
tween Prussia and the Church. There is no
doubt that the object OF Prince Bismarck
in yielding to the demands OF the Vatican
is to gain the support OF the centre party
in the carrying out of various schemes in
the immediate future. The Liberals taunt
Bismarck with having gone to Canossa.
They predict hat the spread of ultramon.
in Prussia will prove disastrous to
and to progress. The Protest
newspapers violently denounce what
they term the surrender to the Vatican.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28
An Amorican.vessel Aeixed.

OTTAWA, Ont, April 25.-It is reported
that an American vessel has been seized OF
Cape Breton for q breach OF the fishery
laws. She a in a lake less than six miles
vide, and therefore at every point within
the three-mile limit.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28
Secretary Manning Recovering.

WASHINGTON, April 26.-Secretary Man
ding has so far recovered that he 10 now
allowed to see visitors. To-day he came
down stairs, and his physicians say that
he will probably be able to 60 out for a
drive tomorrow.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28
G A L e N A T r z ( T


The seconds story contained twe' ty rooms,
which were reached by a stairway from
Arizona street. The rooms were mostly
occupied by transients. and were rented
out by Miss Katie Magee and her mother.
Following is a correct diagram Of the upper
floor OF The destroyed building:
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28
ADVERTISED LETTER LIST
BUTTE.

The following letters remained uncalled for in !
the postofice at Butte, for the week ending
April Is, 1886, and unless called for within
thirty days they will be sent to the Dead Letter
office. A6-Please say advertised"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28
Stray Sparks,

The remains OF the little victim were
found by Mr.. Jack Roberts.
A benefit for Mrs. Lee IL now in order.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28
KNIGHTS Of IHE THROTTLE.
The International Brotherhood OF Loco.
motive Engineers in Annual
Session at Hartford.
The Business Transacted Secret in Char
acter-An Interesting Even
ing Session in Public.
The Street Car Drivers Strike In New
York Still On-The Eight
Hour Movement.

HARTFORD. Conn.,, April 25.-Since last
evening every train has brought locomotive
engineers from all the Nex England States
New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania
to this city. Special trains were run over
various roads in this state to-day to &C.
commodate those who could not get here
last night and at 10 am, when the SEES
sion of the International Brotherhood Of
Locomotive Engines was called to order
in Allyn Hall by Chief Arthur, eight hun
dred engineers were present. What was
lone at the meeting could not be learned.
Chief Arthur, when approached, was non-
communicative regarding the attitude OF
the brotherhood toward the strike in the
Southwest. It is learned on good author
ity that the a%ssemblage passed a vote sus-
tanning Chief Arthur's course. In the after
the visitors were shown about the
city and among other places visited the
capitol.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28
THE EVENING SESSION.

In the evening a public meeting was held
at Allyn Hall. The platform was occupied
by Chief Brennan, OF the Hartford division,
Chief Arthur, temperance advocate Nc
Carthy, of Providence, Grand Chaplain
Everett, OF Philadelphia, Third Grand AS
sistant George Van Tassell, OF New York,
Railroad Commissioner Everett Stevens,
of Massachusetts, and Patrick Fennel,
C"Shandy Maguire") the poet Of the
Brotherhood. Chief Brennan made an ad-
dress and then called upon the Chaplain to
open the meeting with pryyer. Chief Ar
thur was then introduced. He made a
long and interesting address. reviewing the
history Of the Order from its inception at
Detroit, Michigan, twenty-three years ago,
to the present time. He was followed by
other speakers. At the close OF the meet
ing most OF the engineers left the city on
trains.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28
THE VERDICT.

A verdict in accordance with the facts
elected in tne testimony was rendered
that Charlie Lee came to his death by burn
ing of the Oregon House. Butte, Montana,
on the morning OF Sunday, April 25, 1885.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28
The Inquest.

Just as soon as Coroner Whit I'D was
notified OF the finding of the body OF little
Charlie Lee, he displayed his usual promp-
titude by summoning a jury and holding an
inquest. The jury was composed OF Judge
F. Loeber (foreman). Thomas c. Porter.
Thomas B. Harper, Capt. T. E. Owens,
Elias LYtIe and r. j. D. Jones.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

The usual Sunday services were held at
the Plymouth Congregational Church. The
morning text was The Resurrection of
Jesus Christ from the Dead and the even
ing text, Thomas, the Doubter." The
singing was by the congregation.
Rev. {. c. Frost, both morning and even
ing, conducted the Usual service at the
Baptist Church.
Rev. J. R. Russell last evening preached
at the Knights OF Labor Hall at South
Butte.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

The resurrection of the Saviour vas fit
tinsly commemorated in al. the churches
yesterday. The music was exceptionally
fine. and congregations poured into the
Catholic and Episcopal churches filling
them completely, leaving not even stand
ing room.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-28

The evening service commenced at 8
O'Clock.
Opening Hymn. ."Rejoice in the Risen Christ
by John s.. B. Mansill.
Anthem "They Shall Not Hunger
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-10
WILLIAM FORD, OF CINCINNATI.
What the Lively Young Gentleman Has
to Say for Himself.

What the Lively Young Gentleman Has
to Say for Himself.
Young William Ford, who created some
thing of sensation in this city few days
ago, and whose movements were alluded to
in the local department of this paper. has
sent to the editor of the GLoBE-REPUBLIC
the following statement:
To the Editor Of the Globe Republic.
SIR-A copy of your paper, issued the
26th day of October last, has been handed
me, in which you have An article that does
me irreparable injury. / have never trav-
eled on my cheek. a. you say, | am not a
dTunkard. !ibertine or a gambler as you
imply. | had boarded at a hotel in Frank
lin, more or less, for more than two years,
came and went without let or hindrance,
and occasionally settled and squared az
counts. The old proprietor died and the
successor was more eXacting, and when
was about to leave demanded pay. | made
draft for the amount expecting ii to be
honOred, as my drafts had been before, but
neglected 10 write explanation of draft as
required by the home office. 1t was
not paid. The new hotel proprietor.
without my knowledge had warrant is
sued for me and sent the marshal TO Spring
field for me. but had gone to Butler cOun-
~ and knew nothing of the dishOnOred
draft or the warrant until | returned 10
Cincinnati several days after. As soon as
found the condition of things | went i'm
mediately to Franklin, not simply To pay
the debit could have done that through
bank-but to meet justice if any was pend
ing. This is the soil out of which your sell
SatiOnal article sprang.
| had an account at the First National
bank Of more than $500. and was not aware
that my check TO Thos. Dugan for SIS
would overdraw my account. As soon
as found it was overdrawn | Immediate
ly made it good. | did moi jump
my bill at the Arcade hotel,
as You say. had special rates
business, and was not required TO pay every
time | left temporarily for other towns, but
settled at convenient periods. | do not
owe the hotel a dollar, and never will as
long as the gentlemen (?) remains there
who contributed this item to your sensa-
tional efTusiOn. do not blame the propri-
etOr. as he was absent and not responsible.
do not profess to have the wisdom of
Solomon, but do know that | am not a
knaye by intention and do not believe that
| am fool by nature, one of which the
tenor of your article implies. | do not
write in malice. but the enOrmity of a
newspaper smirching the reputation of
young man in this way TO my mind is mon
strOuS.
Finally, say to you in all sincerity, that
make no debts that don't expect in good
faith TO pay. do not travel on my cheek,
as you say. | am not drunkard, llDcr-
tine or a gambler, aS you intimate, hence |
ask yOI TO retract these charges, and so far
as you can, make restitution. Yours re
spectfully, WM. FORD.