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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-25
THE MIND READER.
An Entertainment that Pleased and
Surprised a Butte Audience.

Last evening Mr.. J. Randall Brown, the
lind reader, gave an entertainment at the
Orand Opera House which both startled
and amused the audience. Mr.. Browns
pFiormance was one that has never be-
,oe been witnessed in Butte, and he proved
W the satisfaction Of everybody pres
~, mat he possessed a power which
sont imperfectly understood by mankind
m%saeral. Skeptical people have scoffed
az undertaking. but the credulous ones
fno attended last nights performance re-
'inced.
"r' Brown performed his wonderful leafs
upon SOM OF Butte's best citizens. and
NUN was the CONSERVATION OF the sub
!T,s When they were convinced OF the truth
MS power. The mind-reader asked any
Souy In the audience to go on the
' 'as and test the truth OF his
Snnu,reading power. Many persons re-
i; a I, the invitation. and In every
Nt'ince Mir Brown was correct in reading
MUD OF the persons worked upon. "A
i = would 90 on the stage, single out some
im .na Or acquaintance il the audience, n
NJ Ipress the DerSon's FEATURES on his mind
na nfowa srasped him by the lett hand
b aa'SHeu his risht hand over the mans lore
,Sa I'D would h r,ly walk down among
b% /" aud G &c aHd pick out the person whe
br 4 peen selected hy the man acted upon
H. 'he mind-reader MIR. Browns per
anu last mig I WAS truly remarkable
"a was HI. hly rnjo,e ed D. his audience.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-25
Accident at the Picnic.

Between 6 and Z o'clock last evening, as
the attendants at the Miners Union picnic,
near the Biz Hole River, were waiting for
the train at the station. an acct
dent occnrre whirh for a time looked
as il s-rinuS consequence would follow.
1t appears hat Harry Cassidy. of the
Enme, Quad Band, IL s't.dins close to
thr rack, with Ills ilort. thrown over his
head and around his neck. Quite - large
crowd were around him. and as the
train came shooting along to the station
the engine struck the horn, driving it
against Mr.. Cassidy's forehead and infict-
ing cut over the right temple about 81
inch long. The gentleman vas thrown by
the force OF the blow a distance Of ten or
fifteen feet. DR.. Whltford. Jr., who vas at
the station, dressed the wound and
brought Mr.. Cassidy to consciousness The
wound is not s%-rious, as a. first supposed,
and Mr.. Cassidy is suffering merely from
the sight flesh wound Inflicted.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-25

The humming OF telegraph and telephone
wires 80 often heard, is generally considered
to be caused by the wind. r. w. Mcbride,
of Waterloo, Ind, who specially studied
the mat r for several years on his private
wire, which had a strong gift OF hum,ning,
ia satisfied that the wind is not the
agent, for he found the more
likely to be heard on a dry Clear cool
and calm evening than at any "thei
time He ia also convinced that the sound
ia not; pruduced by electricity, for he could
detect no signs of that agent when the
hummiue was going on, while at times
wheat the wire was evidently charged there
was no sound. The hummins was accom-
panied by a rapid vibration Of the wire:
In fact, the matter is thou3ht to be a sor'
+ l3.l4-15 puzz'e of popular science.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-25
David Davis on Newspapers.

"Every year." said the late Hon. David
Davis in a letter to an Eastern literary
paper, ''every local paper gives from 500
to IS, 900 in free lines for the benefit OF
the vicinity in which it is located. No other
agency will or can do this. The editor, in
proportion to his means, does more for
his town than any other ten men, aud in
all fairness, man with man, he ought to be
supported, not because you happen to like
him or admire his writing, but because
a local paper is the best investment
a community Il make. 1t may not
be brilliant or filled with great thoughts,
but financially it is more of a benefit to a
community than preacher or teacher.
Understand me now, I do not mean NOR.
ally or intellectually, but financially, and
vet On the moral question you wifi find the
majority Of the local papers on the right
side of the question. To-day the editors
OF the local papers do the most work for
the least money Of any men on earth. Sub,
scribe for and advertise in your local
paper, not at charity, but as an invest
ment.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-25
THE FIRE FIBND.
Two Large Fires, With q Total Loss Of
82, 100, 600.

SAN FRANCISCO, August 22.-One OF the
largest fires which ever visited this city oc-
Cured tonight. 1t started shortly after
6 O'Clock in Small's machine shop, on
Brannan street, between Fourth and
Fifth, and spread with such rapidity that
the second and third alarms quickly fol-
lowed. The fire ran north for half a block,
south~two and q half blocks crossing Bry-
ant, Brannan and Bluxome streets and
extended from midway between Fourth
and Fifth streets to the latter street. 1t
was gotten under control two hours after
it started. The losses are estimated at
81, 1000, 900. 1t is impossible to as
certain the insurance or individ-
ual losses at this hour. The principal
losers IRE NJ. C. Hawley & Co., agricultural
implement company; w. b. Bradbury,
planning mill; Gilbert & Moore, school fur
%niture; Scutler Wagon Works; Baker &
Hamilton, agricultural implements; H. w.
Rice, agricultural machinery; Walker &
Son, wool warehouse; Whittier, Fuller &
Co., paints and oils; Fuchs & Euhler. fur
nitu,e manufacturers; Keeling Bros, furni-
ture manufacturers.
UTICA, N. Y, August 21.-A fire started
by buys playing in a barn with matches to-
day, destroyed the business portion of
Earlville. The loss Is nearly 100000.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-25
A Montana Hero Abroad.

Amiddle aged man, badly crippled, wal
marching in a Decoration day para 'e in a
Dakota town when a prominent citizen ap-
uoached him and said:
"My friend, l see you were one OF the de-
tnders OF our country and was wounded
in the discharge OF your duty. You did
-FOUR part in a noble work, sir!"
Yer mistaken, pardncr, | got into this
shape in a little argument over a game of
poker with Il Montana man who claimed
there WIS five aces in a pack of cards. I
get bunged up pretty bad, but l convinced
him there wasn't
as that q fact :" cried the citizen, be-
ginning to get excited. 'Then you are a
h nd and come right IN here and have
something"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-25
Broke Jail.

Saturday night, about ~ o'clock, three
prisoners confined in the city prison made
their escape. At that hour a gentleman
who resid S next to the Jail heard a noise,
and upon going to the back door saw three
men running from the rear OF the jail. Not
being armed, and fearing a three-to.one en-.
counter, he did not pursue them, but i'm.
mediately gave the alarm.
The prisoners had pried open the iron
door at the rear OF the Jail, with what in
strument is as yet unknown. The jail
breakers were: Moore the wife beater, who
was sentenced to pay a fine OF 500 and
costs; a young man named Thompson,
charged with stealing a watermelon, whose
trial has not yet taken place, and another
man whose name is unknown. They are
still at large, and no clue has as yet been
found as to their whereabouts.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-25
Police Court.

Two men, by tn" names Of Flynn and
p;isv were arrested Yesterday by Chief
rndy for fighting and raising a disturbance
ON Park and Main streets.
ro,,n Meade was arrested FIR making a
distnr,anee and using vulgar and profane
Language.
George Martin was brought to the Police
Court, ch 4rged with drunkenness.
The inevitable John Doe WAS arrested
sgain. this time for committing a nuisance.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-25
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.
Mayor Frank has gone to Helena

Mayor Frank has gone to Helena.
A fire OF no small dimensions is raging
in the timber south OF Butte.
Mr.. Jacob Pengelly will leave for Philips
burg to day, where he intends to reside.
The next meeting OF the County Com
mlssioners will be held next Monday even
ing.
Mr.. F. NJ. Carr and family left for Helena
yesterday, and will return the end of the
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Ross Clark returned
home Sunday from a trip to Salt Lake and
Ogden.
All the employees OF the mines at Granite
and Philipsburg are reported to be out
lighting the forest fires in that vicinity.
b new talent which appeared at the
Comique last night will undoubtedly prove
drawing cards during their engagement.
The autopsy held yesterday On the body
/ OF George Kinney, alias Lafayette Slim"
was the first held in Butte for some time
past.
"How many fish did you catch?" is q.
common question asked on the streets of
the Nimrods who attended the Miners
Union picnic.
Messrs. R. and W. Bray, of this city,
left yesterday morning for a visit to rela-
tives in Republic, Michigan, and will be
/ absent about q month.
/ The delegation from the Butte BOD and
\ Gun Club has gone to Helena to compete
\ for the 500 cup offered by the Fair Asso.
| citation for the best wing shooting.
1 The funeral of Mrs. Jane Roberts, of
| Centerville, who died last Sunday, tool
| place yesterday. Deceased was a years of
I age and a native of Cornwall, England.
Frank Clancy, a miner, had the thumb
1 of his right hand broken yesterday. Am
/ putation was found to be necessary, and
DR.. Whitford, Jr., will perform the opera.
ton to-day.
This evening Tho members OF the Social
Union Gu Will give a dancing social to
their numerous friends at Renshaw Hall.
Good music will be in attendance, and
| every arrangement has been perfecsed for
the enjoyment Of their guests.
Sunday morning between 4 and S o'clock
a young man famed Truelock, aged about
- years, employed at the Alice mill, had
his leg broken by an ore car falling Upon
him, mangling the limb in q terrible
manner He was taken to the Alice Hos
pital for treatment.
G. w. Hardin has returned from an ex-
tended trip to Thompson Falls, where he
is interested in the development OF the
/ property of the ''Tbe Best Fire Brick Min
ing and Manufacturing Company" He re-
ports recent work as showing the property
more valuable than the most sanguine had
pictured it.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-25
Police Notes.

Henry Meyer vas arrested yesterday for
assaulting Nellie Wilson and extorting
money from her.
Ayoupg man was arrested for creating a
J disturbance in the Arion. He was tried,
found guilty, and sentenced to pay a fine
of $40 and costs.
Jerold Bush was tried yesterday for beat
ing his wife, Nellie Bush, who keeps a rock
cry on Wyoming street. He was sentenced
to 30 days imprisonment.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-25
TILDEN's ONLY LOVE.

The Belle OF New Orleans Who Re Cetvel
$780, 900 from the Late Sage.
New York World.
Miss Marie Celeste Stauffer, to whom MIR.
Tilden has left the handsome ] egacy oil
500, 900, is the youngest daughter OF I.
H. Stauffer, a prominent merchan { OF New
Orleans. Miss Stauffer is well ,known in
New York, having frequently been the guest
of Miss Samuel Colgrove here. Last au-
tumn she visited Mrs. John Bieelow and
Mis-. Peter Cooper at their handsome
country seats, and this summer Mrs. Hoff-
man, at Lenox. Mr.. Tilden's %acquaint-
ance with Miss Stauffer began about five
was returning from a summers jaunt on
the Continent and she a homeward
bound from the usual finishing, tour which
all young ladies make prior to their debut
in society. An invitation to Graystone
was the result OF this acq%uaiDtt ance, which
now ripened into q warm fri endship. On
each subsequent visit to New York Miss
Stauffer. with her mother and her sister,
Mrs. Preston, visited for q few weeks at
Graystone. On these pleasant occurrences
Mrs. Pelton, Tilden's sister, a warm
hostess. Mr.. Tilden was a great admirer
of ladies. He had a courtly and a
quaint, gallant way OF expressing himself
towards the fair sex. In the numerous
letters OF Mr.. TiIden to Miss Stauffer during
these past Eve years there are many
stately compliments and poetic senti-
ments such as characterized the CORE
spondence OF the last century. In II OF
these. after the de partnre OF Miss Stauffer
for the South, he graphically describes the
wintry storm beating against the massive
\ - Gr, not ONO tho Sna.u whir1SnO in
gusts against bis window pane, the desola.
ton OF the house since Miss Celeste's de.
parture, and sadly adds: "You have left
the world to darkness and to me-" In
1855, the year of the great exposition in
New Orleans, Miss Stauifer wal chosen
queen oil the carnival. There has never
been SO grand a pageant in the history OF
carnival displays in the Crescent City. Nh.
Tilden took great pride in the event, and
as q souvenir OF the occasion sent Miss
Stauffer a massive silver bangle studded
with twelve large diamonds. The beauti.
full present she wore al a part OF her royal
jewels.
This is Miss Celeste's horse" said John
Lynch, the stableman at Greystone, as he
laid his hand caressingly on the shining
chestnut back of a beauty: "She can ride
we'll, clear a fence or a ditch just like a man.
and the guv'nor loved to see her ride"
Pointing to the piazza Lynch added: THE
euv'ror used to sit right there in thatchair
and Miss Gould there and. Miss Celeste
there, and Miss Celeste used to tell him
funny stories aud he us'd to laugh, and l
heard him say that she always put him in
a good humor-she was like a bit OF sun
shine to the place. She was a great favor,
lite with everybody, wasn't she Leo?" And
here he petted the head of the great st.
Bernard. Mr.. Tilden's favorite dog, which
looked wonderingly for q moment at the
vacant chair aid with a low whine went
Miss Stauffer is at present at Vichy with
bar parents. She will be here in thefall and
after a shsrt visit in New York return to
New Orleans.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-25
The Gettysburg Controversy.
Communicated

BETTE, Aug. 2a.-Sir: notice a letter in
the St. Paul Pioneer Press, written 10y
&C" who says perhaps Gen. Sickles can re-
member whether it was Major Hamline
who brought Il, him the request from Gen.
Humphrey, that he might be allowed to
charge with his division. Such was not the
case, as the writer of this letter was the
one who performed that duty. Major Ham
line being detained by the duties OF his
position as Assistant Adjutant General of
the division, and &C" will readily remem-
Der that when the request was placed in
my hand by himself. he..remarked, You are
very young for such an important trust,
remember our army depends on you"
CAPT.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-25
A theatrical SuDerstitiOu.

One of the prettiest chorus girls in the
"Evangeline" company has been sick a,
the Revere, says the Chicago Nail He,
life was in the balance for q week. During
all that time tie dressing room OF the bal
let at Hooley's was echoing with the whis
pered superstition Of the dancing girls
One night she was reported dead. and there
was great sadness, for the patient was a
popular and pretty young woman. The
next, there vas great rejoicing. "Anybody
falsely reported dead" the girls agreed &C
cording to their superstition, was certain
to get we'll"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-25

Mrs. Mushroom-Yes it rended my heart.
springs to have to discharge poor Thomas.
lie was a perfect paradox Of a coach,nan
aud has been in the family for generations.
Mrs. Boodle-Why were you compelled to
part with him?
Mrs. M~ushroom-It was impossible to
keep him since I have put on mourning for
a Horatio. Thomas was a blonde, SO l
let him 60, and now we have a lovely mig.
ger coachman as black as my Grape veil
Rambler.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-25
The NJ ncrS' Union Picnic.

Yesterday o OF ii" most enjoyable ex.
~cnrsions OF the season was given by the
Miners Union, OF Butte, 1T Meta ley's
Ranch, on the Big Hoe River. Sixteen
carloads If pleasure-seekers went to the
picnic, and all returned last eve, ing highly
pleased with the enjoy mtnt afforded. Many
oi the e~xrursi"nistst" took their fishing tackle
to entice the luscious trout out of the
water, and those who did not fish enjoyed
the games and danced to their hearts rom
tent. The p~icnickers returned to Butte
about 10 o'clock last evening, and nothing
but praise vas given to the excellent man.
agsment OF the affair. by all who attended.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-25

Real alligator" said the draper ciere,
;mnressiyeIy, showing the pocketbook 10 =
lady customer. "Real alligator l asSu
you'll" -o,.;med the same
clerk, not so imrressiveiy ss 4s -o months
sfterws rds' "Real alligator this time, !
a.s,,rs von. What IN asst was to thins
that other was the real thins."-somer'''''
Journal.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-25
DEPOSITION OF ALEXANDER.
Comments ON the Matter and Its Effect
on Stocks.

| NOAAA OA CA0 SAu ! AZ
ON Stocks.
LONDON, August 23.--The Daily News
this morning says: lit is obvious that
Prince Alexander was deprived OF his
throne by the direct orders OF the Gar.
The official version OF the revolution is so
fragrant and transparency dishonest that
it will not deceive q child. The effect may
be extremely serious. Russia's action is
absolutely unwarrantable, and as to the
excuse or argument OF the Berlin Post that
the revolution implies q Russian victory
over English influence in the East, it is alb
surd. No power is less interested than
England. Alexander was nominally a vas
sal OF the Sultan, and if it can be shown
that he was deposed without the Sultan's
consent, a grave international difficulty
will be raised.
THE ON STOCKS.
LONDON, August ,,23.-The deposition OF
Prince Alexander, of Bulgaria, has as
founded the politicians and financiers of
England. Consu's to-day have fallen 4 OF
a cent, Egyptian securities went down l
per cent. and Turkish and Russian from l
to 2 each. Other stocks were also fiat
later in the day, but the market is now re-
covering.
AFRAID OF RUSSIA.
BERLIN, August 23.-De Giers, Russian
Foreign Minister, sojourning at Franz"ns-
bad. will it is stated, almost Immediately
visit Bismarck and Kalnnky, tine Austrian
Minister for Foreign Affairs. The opinion
is general here that Germany and Austria
by mutual agreement sacrificed Prince
Alexandria of Bulgaria in orderto preserve
the alliance with Russia at the expense Of
England. Public opinion in Germany sym
pathizes with Alexander in his misfortune.
H HE WAS DEPOsED.
SOFIA, August 23.-The Governments
proclamation announcing the deposition
OF Alexander and the reasons therefor; de-
clares that "He rendered great services O.,
the field of battle. but politically he had
too little regard for Bulgaria's position as
q slave state, and the maintenance of re-
~!ations with Russia. His deposition on
this account was necessary
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-25
ccs,ly Rent Collecting.

DUBLIN, August Exhibitions at Gwee-
dor. in the District OF Donegal, have 'eeh
concluded. The total amount OF rentS con-
cerned does not exceed ESQ yearly. Inere
were $50 policemen nena aea fo oa' eleven end days in
cal" ="naaoJ;nos al. a cost of fIOO a day.
1 1he scenes were pitiful, the people being
STEPPED in poverty.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-25
Onlya Small Row.

LONDON, August 23.-Latest advices
from Japan state that rioting between the
Chinese and Japanese at Nagaska was
caused by q fight between eighteen Chinese
sailors and the Japanese police. 1t was
simply a case OF disorderly conduct on the
part OF the sailors and an attempt to sup
press it by the police without any admix-
ture OF politics. Eight men were killed and
300 wounded, most of the injured being
Chinese.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-25
ADVERTISED LETTER LIST
BUTTE,

The following letters remained uncalled for In
the postofice at Butte. for the week ending
August Y, 1886, and unless called for within
thirty days they will be sent to the Dead Letter
office. ~ say "adyertised."
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-25
SOUTH BUTTE.

The following letters remained uncalled for In
the p~ostotice at South Butte for the week: ending
Aug. %, 1886, and unless called for with in thirty
days, they will be sent to the dead-lett er Office.
Please say "adyertised,"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-25

WASHINGTON, August 23.-The issue of
kGilyer dollars for the week ended August FL
was SCAT, 729. Issued during correspond
Sins period last year 1868 497.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-25
rn. Same instrument still In Use.

rho Same Stl1l III USE
..Here's another instance OF history re-
nea tine itself" observed the snake editor.
"What is it, asked the borse editor.
I'm This article it says that one OF the
Oldest musical instruments among the
Chinese is the chin
'.Well?" -. =.
ever"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-25
THE BUlel6lAn IMBROGuO.
Comments Of the European Press
and Attitude Of the
Powers.
An Exciting Debate in the Com
mons Concerning Irish
Matters.
Cutting Released From Prison and
Narrowly Escapes Another
Arrest.

LONDON, August 23.-The Marquis OF
Salisbury returned to London this morn
ing. He has had a long interview with the
Earl OF Iddles!eigh, Foreign Minister. The
coup de etat in Bulgaria was a complete
surprise to both Ministers. Securities
affected by the first receipt of news from
Sofia are now recovering. Adispatch from
Vienna to the Times containsth he following:
Prince Alexander was deposed by con
spiracy. He was escorted to Widden to
embark thence Sunday for Searin, in
Wallachia, Roumania. A di patch from
Bucharest, the capital Of Roumunia, states
all news from Bulgaria comes at present
through an official course, and that no
private person can enter or leave Bulgaria.
The telegraph lines. the dispatch adds. all
have been stopped from operation. The
story of the deposition is told as follows:
Karaveloif, Prime Minister, entered the
Palace at Sofia, and explained to Prince
Alexander that public opinion OF Bulgaria
was dissatisfied with his policy and de-
manded his deposition. Alexander says:
II see no friends. I cannot resist" A
public meeting has been held in Sofia and
Rustschuk and in all OF them the proclama-
ton Of a change Of government is received
with favor. People rejoice over the coup
which they say
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-25
THE AUTOPSY.
Congestion Of the Lungs the Cause OF
the Prisoners Death.

The name of the deceased was George
Kinney. He was well-connected in Lafay-
cite, Indiana. His father was a farmer,
who owned a farm four or five miles from
that town. The deceased was one of a
family OF five children, comprising three
sisters and one brother. The latter is
cashier OF the Second National Bank OF
Lafayette. The father OF the deceased was
the first roadmaster OF the Toledo, Wabash
& Western Railroad, who died about eigh-
teen months ago. He left an estate valued
at 100000, and was IL MAN who took
great interest and pride in his blooded
stock. The deceased, it is said, wouldha
been entitled to his share OF the property
had he not followed the dissipated life
which was the primary cause OF his death.
He is said to have left home on account OF
a love affair, and, being frustrated in this,
wandered from home, took to hard drink
ing, finally became a vagrant, and ended
his life in the manner described in yester-
davis MINER.