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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-06
MONTANA PRESS GLEANINGs.
The Prairie Fires on Otter Creek-To
Shorten Stage Line-Etc.

The Prairie Fires on Otter Creek-T,
shorten Stage Line-Etc.
Great Falls .sTribune": A prairie fir
started on Otter Creek yesterday, and hat
made great headway, when our informan
last saw it. The settlers kept it out Of tn
valley; but at last accounts it was burning
in the direction Of the mountains, ane
there seemed but little prospect OF check
ing it.
Great Falls Tribune: J.. J. Davis
superintendent Of the Great Falls and Bill
lings stage line, is in the city to-day, and
is circulating q petition asking that the
line in the Judith Basin be shortened by
going directly from Philbrook to Cotton
wood without making the circuit via Ubet.
This arrangement would save nearly twenty.
-FOUR hours in time in making the trip from
Lewistown to Great Falls.
Fort Benton "River Press: As the
county Democratic convention made no
nominations for the offices of public ad-
ministrator and county surveyor the Demo-
cratic Central Committee has added to the
ticket the names of A. Dodd, OF Assiniboine,
for the former, and Charles Mcintyre, OF
Choteau, for the latter Office.
Great Falls Tribune: D. 81. Churchill
informe US that Northern Pacific survey
ing party is now in the vicinity OF Sun
River. It is supposed they are running q
preliminary line to Wolf Creek, Dearborn
and South Fork route, from Helena into
Northern Montana.
Phillipsburg sMail:' A new telegraph
line has just been completed from Philips.
burg to Granite, and it is proving to be
great convenience to the Granite company.
Their business heretofore has all been done
by telephone between the two places there.
by making many things public, which were
only meant for the company's perusal.
This is one Of the first official movements
Mr.. Fusz has made and is very wise one.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-06
At LIGHTNING SPEED
Exciting Race Between Two Railros
Trains Near Pittsburg.

Exciting Race Between Two Railroad
Trains Near Pittsburg.
Pittsburg special to Chicago ''Tribune"
For some time there has been considerable
rivalry between the fast trains on the Erie
& Pittsburg and Pittsburg & Lake Erie
roads that arrive in the city about 1 o'clock
in the afternoon and numerous trials oi
speed have taken place between them.
Last Sunday both trains left Wampum
at the same moment. At this point the
roads run almost side by side, only the
Beaver River separating them. Both engi
neers did all they could to get the most out
of their iron steeds. but the race was neck
and neck. The passengers became imbued
with the excitement of the occasion and
crowded the windows and platforms. just
as Beaver Falls came in sight the E. & P
engineer let the throttle on his engine wide
open and succeeded in drawing into Beaver
Falls about a trains length ahead.
The time made for the run of twelve
miles was ten minutes and one-half.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-06
As A MAN IND rs A CANDIDATE.

An Estimate of the Hon. w. A. Clark which
is just and Manly.
The following dignifed and fair expression
of opinion is from last nights Butte Min
ing Journal"
Hon. ". A. Clark, the Democratic candi.
date for Delegate to Congress, opened the
campaign at Missoula Saturday last. His
speech on the occasion was a masterful
effort. There was no sky.rocket, Fourth OF
July tricks Of language or excess OF adjec-
tive. It was the talk of a man of affairs on
the vital issues OF. the campaign. It was as
logical as it was dispassionate, and shows
the breadth of the man. All who know
Mr.. Clark, know that he is still a student,
although he is thoroughly equipped to
economy. His Missoula speech gratifed
his friends, and surprised his enemies. He
touched upon every topic that enters in
the question OF the coming election, and
did it with vim, boldness and knowledge
that proved his own sincerity and carried
conviction to the hearts OF his hearers. 1t
was the frank and manly expression of q
manly man.
Those who know the career OF w. A.
Clark in this Territory, know that he has
ever been gentleman, who not only had
pronounced opinions, but always had the
courage to express them. His light was
never hid under a bushel measure" Policy,
as the term is generally used, was an un-
known word in his vocabulary. He always
spoke the Language of the western tribe and
spoke it to the point when occasion de-
manded. Ever aggressive, but never rash,
he has been equal to all emergencies, and
yet at all times he has 80 ordered his con-
duct as to prove his right to bear that
grand old name gentleman" That he
has acquired fortune is to his credit, for
the most of it was made by the use OF
brain, and not by accident. He has
worked, and does work as hard as any
man in this Territory. He has handled
the pick and the drill, and then found time
by the candle light, to study, that he might
fix himself to associate with any whom he
should meet. Posted on the current topics
of his own country, he, after the years OF
manhood had been reached, found time
amid the duties OF busy life, to acquire
| the accomplishment OF the knowledge Of
four foreign languages. To this curious
and slothful critics may object, but in re-
sponse the intelligence of Montana or any
other point Of the country should and do
| glory in a man hoproves himself superior
| to circumstances, laughs at adversity, de-
fies fate, and after fitting himself to fill any
position comes out q winner.
Such man is w. A. Clark. He is the
prototype of many Of his predecessors, and
will have many successors in this wondrous
section, the very air OF which breathes in
dependence and manhood. Some opposi-
tion paper has said, almost IN tears, that
Mr.. Clark was an accident. Never more
infamous lie. He has worked as other men
have worked and earned his bread
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-06
THE SWEET GRASS HILLS MINES
A Region of Rich Gold-Bearing Quartz
Mr.. Morrow's Finds.

A Region of Rich Gold-Bearing Quartz
Mr.. Morrow's Finds.
From the Fort Benton Free Press":
Within the past two weeks two or three
more gold-beariDg quartz leads have been
discovered in the Sweet Grass Hills. A
miner arrived yesterday from the Hills,
bringing in between ten and fifteen ounces
of gold dust and several specimens OF the
newly discovered ore, which he sent to
Helena for assay.
M. Morrow, Sr., OF this city, is among the
number of lucky ones who are interested in
the Middle Butte mining district of the
Sweet Grass Hills. Three years ago Mr..
Morrow discovered a two-foot gold bear
ing vein, the ore from which assays 5000
per ton. For some time past Mr.. Morrow
has been absent in the Hills, and
yesterday returned home much pleased as
we'll as surprised at the development made
in the mine since his last visit. Mr.. Nor
row is very enthusiastic over the Sweet
Grass placer and quartz mines, and will
take immediate steps for the further
development of his claim.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-06
IN SPORTING CIRCLES.
Base Ball and Other Amusements as Re-
ported Yesterday.

Base Ball and Other Amusements as Re-
ported Yesterday.
NEW YORK, October 4.-The Giants set
tied the league championship question by
defeating Chicago to-day. Score: New
York 1, Chicago o. Batteries: Crane and
Rrown, Tener and Farrell.
Philadelphia defeated In
dianspolis to-day. Boyle was an easy
mark for the local batsmen. Score:
Philadelphia II, Indianapolis z. Bat
teries: Bufinton and Clements, Boyle and
Myers.
Washington-Keeie and Morris had an
interesting consent in to-day's game, and
the former won easily. Score: Pittsburg o,
Washington 5. Batteries: Morris and
Fields, Keefe and Mack.
Boston-To-day' game was notable
only for Rowe's splendid work at short
stop. Score: Boston o, Detroit 8. Bat
teries: 5owders and Tate, Gruber and
Sutcliffe.
ladelphia-Athletics 6, Cleveland 8.
st. Louis-St. Louis z, Kansas City 9.
Louisville 8, Cincinnati z.
Observation-Disclosures 8, Brooklyn 10.
RACING AT JEhOME PAhks
JEROME PARK, October 4.-First race,
one and one.sixteenth miles-Flitaway won
in 1:53A, Montague second, Satisfaction
third.
Second race, 1,4O0 yards -Salvator won
in 1:24, Mimi Filly second, Daylight third.
Third race, one and one-fourth miles
Firenzi won in 2:13A, Terra Gotta second,
Dunboyne third.
Fourth race, three-quarters of mile
Banner Bearer won in 1:19; Mirabeau
second, Killoiah third.
Fifth race, one mile-Ovid won in 1:45x;
Wllfred second, Osceola third.
Sixth race, 1,4O0 yards-Fordham won
in 1873; Ocean second, Drake third.
RACING At CINCINNATI.
CINCINNATI, October 4.-First race, six
furlongs won, Leontine second,
Deer Lodge third. Time, 1:17A.
Second race, seven furlongs-Lithbert
won, Hector second, Panama third. Time,
1:3Ox.
Third race, five furlongs-Hindoo Craft
won; Remini second, Lenny third. Time,
1:OS.
Fourth race, one mile-Longlight won;
Strideaway second, Lavini Belle third.
Time, 1:4SHR.
Fifth race, six furlongs-Mamie Fonso
won; Havillah second, Queen Of Trumps
third. Time, 1:162.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-06

Nevada City HERALD: A new variety OF
seedless grape has been propagated by a
sutter County grape-grower, and is de-
clared superior to the seedless Sultana or
any other seedless variety cultivated in
California. William Thompson OF Sutter
County originated the new variety from
the fruit of some cuttings he obtained from
q nursery in Syracuse, N. Y, and from
some comparatively young vines yield OF
sixty pounds each has been obtained. The
grape has been named the Thompson seed
less.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-06
WRECK ON THE cHICAGO& ATLANTIC
A Fast Freight Runs Into Work Train
MANY Italians Injured.

A Fast Freight Runs Into Work Train
MANY Italians Injured.
MARION, Ohio, October "A report
reached mere this morning of serious
wreck at Kout, Ind, on the Chicago & At.
lantic railway last night, in which fast
freight collided with work.train. Both
were running at full speed. Forty laborers
on the work-train are reported killed. It is
impossible to get officials to talk.
CHICAGO, October 4.-Inquiry at the
general offices Of the Chicago & Atlantic
railway. in regard to the accident at Kout.
Ind, elicited the following statement: A
work-train engaged in repairing the track,
with gang OF Italians on board, stopped
to take water at Kankakee tank. A fast
freight ran into it, causing general smash
up. Three Italians were seriously though
it is believed not fatally, hurt. Thirty
five or forty others were more or less cut
and bruised, but none dangerously.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-06
The Thomas Assault Case.

The Police Court room was crowded
with miners yesterday afternoon at 2
o'clock to listen to the examination in the
case of Territory vs. Lynch for an assault
ON the Thomas boys at the Wake-Up Jim
mine last Sunday. L. J. Hamilton ap-
peared for the prosecution, and George
Haldorn OF Mcbride g. Haldorn for the
defendant. The witnesses for the defence
not being present in court when the case
was called it was adjourned until 4 p. M,
by which time the defendant had come to
tbe ~ conclusion that he could not get lair
and impartial hearing before Judge na aipR1n, E5s
oo,,rt accordinply transferred the case to
tSe Che nearest Justice Of the Peace, who M
wolves the cost OF summoning the witnesses
in the case and their ateendaHtv h;,;tv that The
county viii have to stand the expense IN
the end.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-06
DOG CHARMED By A SNAKE.
An Immense Rattler's Glittering Eyes
Completely Fascinate Canine.


Completely Fascinate q Canine.
Eastman, Ca, special: Giles Melton, a
farmer, was out hunting in the woods near
his house few days ago. His dog ran on
some distance ahead, and when Mr.. Mel
ton found him had been charmed by q
rattlesnake. The dog was crouching on
the ground whining piteously and slowly
creeping forward. About twenty feet away
there was an immense rattlesnake coiled as
if ready to strike, and with it's glittering
eyes fixed on the dog. Mr.. Melton noticed
that the dog was trembling in every limb
and seemed powerless to do anything ex-
cept creep slowly nearer and nearer to the
deadly reptile.
Mr.. Melton killed the snake. The dog
fell down foaming at the mouth and for
half an hour was apparently lifeless. 1t
recovered finally, but all day it continued
to act strangely and would not touch feed
or water. The following morning Mr..
Melton found the dog in the back yard
foaming at the mouth and swapping at
rything in reach and killed it. The
effects of snake-charming caused the dog to
20 mad.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-06
HELENA'S DEMOCRATS.


Hundreds of Voters In Line-Comins
from Various Points Around the
Capital-Inscriptfcns ON Some Of the
Transparencies-In Speeches
by Pemberton, Toole, wallace
and Leo.
HELENA, October 4.-lSpecial to the
Miner by the Rocky Mountain Telegraph
Line. 1.-The Democratic torchlight process.
sion here tonight win be a grand success.
The procession is now getting ready to
move. 1t will consist OF two brass bands
and a drum corps Of fifteen pieces, and
there win be five CT six hundred people in
line.
Fifty people came IN from Marysville
and a great many from other points. A
large delegation came in from the smelters
at East Helena.
wy. Pemberton is here and will be the
principal speaker Of the evening. The
Opera House is elegantly decorated by the
ladies OF Helena.
TEE PRocEssIos
is just coming down Main street, at 7:30
p. m., headed by the brass band and
Flambeau club Of sixty men, firing off Ro-
man candles, presenting one of the grand
sst spectacles ever Witnessed in Helena.
Next come the Democrats in line, bearing
torches and several transparences, withsI
such inscriptions as: "Blick Tommy had
better continue to chop wood" ''Vote for
w. A. Clark" "Vote for Turner, he's a
iandy." Democratic officials don't rob |
Widows and dead men, - 'Dr. Cole. you had |
better hunt your hole" etc.
In the procession was q carriage bearing
j dummy fixed up to represent Grover
Ieyeland and three leading Democrats,
ollowed by the Helena Democratic Club |
md carriages headed by q drum corps OF
fifteen pieces.
AT MNa's OPERA HOUSE.
HELENA, October AFTER marching /
through the streets OF Helena the peo-
lie adjourned to Ming's Opera House
md listened to speeches by Pemberton,
Hoole, Wallace and Leo. The last-named
entleman is newcomer here from Da.
ota, who made q fine speech.
The opera house was packed by an in
crested audience. A large number OF Ia
les were present, who staid until the
leeting was over, which was not until
1:3O p. m. Pemberton made
GREAT HIT
n the Helena audience, and great effort is
eing made to have him 60 to Marysville
o.morrow tonight with Mr.. Clark, and he
i'll probably 60.
The Marysville band is now parading the
5reets, playing ''Home, Sweet Home," and
ther familiar airs.
The meeting tonight was one OF the
lost enthusiastic and successful meetings
yer held in Montana. There were fully
90 people in the procession tonight.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-06
All Over q Little Woman.

A little sensational shooting took place
recently just outside OF the limits Of the
Yellowstone National Park, between DR..
Kline, army contIact physician, on the
one hand, and J. III. Stivers on the other.
It is reported that Stivers is seriously, ii
not mortally wounded. A little, fascina-
ting, foolish woman is reported to be at
the bottom of the unpleasantness.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-06
Railroads in satisfactory Condition.

WASHINGTON, October 4.-General Joseph
e. Johnston, commissioner Of railroads
in his annual report to the secretary OF the
Interior, states that the railroads south OF
the Union and Central Pacific and east OF
California, have been inspected during the
wear by Hassard, an engineer OF his Office.
The commissioner inspected the Union and
Central Pacific and all roads in California
and Oregon connected with the latter, and
those in Washington Territory: Inese
roads % the commissioner adds, "are all in
verv satisfactory condition. They were
we'll built originally and have been kept in
excellent order since. Steel has been sub
stituted for iron almost everywhere"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-06
TELEGRAPHIO BRETITIES.
News from Every Part of the World p,
Into the Smallest Compass.

Into the Smallest Compass.
Blaine was given a fine reception at De-
troit Wednesday night. He made q
speech.
Mrs. Anna O'Sullivan. who went insane
on train while en- route from San Fran
cisco to Ireland, was adiudged demented at
Chicago, Thursday.
Representative Forney, acting chairman
of the appropriation committee, expresses
the opinion that Congress will adjourn on
October 16, which date will allow OF the
disposition of the deficiency bill and fair
opening OF the debate on the tariff bill in
the Senate.
John Spain and La Blanche, 1.-THE Ma
rine," were convicted at Buffalo, N. Y,
October 3, OF aiding and abetting female
prize fight on Navy Island, and were to.
day sentenced. SPAIN got five and half
months in the penitentiary. LaBlanche
three months.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-06
A Bank swindler to be Sent Bach

SHERBRooKE, Que, October 4.-Judge
Rioux rendered decision this morning in
the case of Debaun, the deiaulting assist
ant cashier OF the National Park Bank OF
New York, ordering that he be surren-
dered to the United States authorities.
The defence is applying for writ OF habeas
c0rnue.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-06
win Remove the Remains.

The Buffalo, Wyoming, "News" says
The War Department has in view the re-
moval of the remains OF the soldiers mas
sacred by the Sioux near old Fort Phi
Kearney, fifteen miles north of Buffalo
from their present resting place to the
spot where the Custer monument stands
This att+ ntion to the bones OF brave sol
diers who were cruelty cut down by saw.
ages while in the governments employ il
tardy indeed; but "'tis better late than
never"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-06
Those Horrors in london.

LONDON, October 4.-The inquest on
the body OF the woman found murdered in
Mitre Square, Sunday morning, was held
to-day. The testimony OF the surgeon
VINO made the examination of the body
proved that the uterus and one kidney
were missing
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-06
Fought Mine Rounds ON Long Island.

NEW YORK, October 4.-Jack Lane, OF
Brooklyn, and Jimmie Collins OF Newark,
N. j., fought nine terrific rounds ON Long
Island this morning. In the eighth round
Collins broke his wrist by a sledge-hammer
blow on Lanes head. Collins fought the
ninth round with his good hand, essaying
to finish the battle with rush, but did not
succeed. In the tenth round Collins was
unable to 60 on and the fight was awarded
to Lane.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-06
yellow Fever Report.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, October 4.-The
official bulletin for the twenty-four hours
to 6 p. m. rs follows: New cases 75,
deaths I.
DECATUR, Ala, October 4.-Seven new
cases have been reported here to-day. but
mo deaths
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-06
Confirmations by the senate,

WASHINGTON, October 4.-The confrma-
tion of Samuel G. Sears. Of Nevada, agent
OF the Nevada Indian Agency; B. Garther,
agent at the Siletz Agency, Oregon, and OF
Postmaster C. Fl. Tracy, at Anaconda,
Mont, was made day.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-06
Prospects of Adjournment Frustrated.

Prospects, Of Adjournment Frustrated.
WAsHNaToN, October 4.-The movement
for an adjournment met with an unex-
pected check in the afternoon, when Breck-
engridge Of Arkansas, reached the capital.
He is now ranking as a member OF the
Ways and Means committee, and at once
set himself to work to oppose an adjourn.
ment. He believes, by argument and per-
suasion, he succeeded by choking the
movement, SO that, while it was probable
viding for an early adjournment would be
introduced to-day in the House, the pros
poets are now that it will be definitely de-
layed.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-06
Wait until

General Agent Dawson says: WaiC tns,l .n
after the L. th when we will have GUT JUL.
mel at Wickes completed. Tne Moneama
| Central will ask no odds on Helena s;ns eAcu
lions after that. We will send Srain'
through in two hours.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-06
silver, Copper, Tin and Lead.

New YORK, October 4.-Silver 94As
Copper-Heavy. Lake, $17.45.
Lead-Irregalar. Domestic, IS.
Tin-Easy. Straits, 11.20.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-06

A Result of the Chicago Grain Gambling.
TRENTON, Mo-, October 4.-The banking
house OF Shanklin & Austin, the Oldest
bank in North Missouri, has closed ite
doors. The cause was the failure Of the
Traders Bank Of Chicago.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-06
citizens Nominate Mayor Hewitt.

New YoRK, October "A citizens meet
ing composed OF leading business men,
tonight nominated Abram s. Hewitt for
mayor.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-06
THE INTERNAL REVENUE SECTION

VI The bill, as far as it relates to tobacco,
provides that after February, 1889, manu-
:. %'surers OF cigars shall pay special tax
% annually. The tax on cigars and all
nss saTettes weighing more then three pounds
sois SL 1,ooO which shall be manufactured or
U after that date shall be $15 per 1,00O,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-06

Schedule F. Tobacco, cigars, etc., tobacco.
cigarettes and cheroots, $3.50 per pound
(now $500, If any portion OF any to.
bacco importation or any packages Of
bulk shall be suitable for wrappers, the en-
importation shall be dutiable, if not
stemmed, at 75 cents per pound; il stem
med, at ST. per pound. Leaf tobacco, all
other than that suitable for wrappers, un-
manufactured and not stemmed, 20 cents
per pouad; stemmed, 25 (now 35).
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-08-30
A Sunday School Picnio Inoidsnt.

The Sundsy.school picnic has been the
butt for Jokes aud ridiculc ever since 1t
became an established institution in the
country. In fact, there is enough material
10 such . picnic for much amusement
without stretching the truth . particle
One Young man was telling the arounder
recently about picnic which he attended.
Some delicious bake beans formed part Of
the dinner. Among the things set on the
table were two bottles Of vinegar. The
young man wondered little at such prod.
igality 10 vinegar, but proceeded to
sprinkle some from one bottle on his beans.
He took moutbful, chewed onoe, looked
at the beans, looked across the table ct
the other people, took another chew, turn
cd pale, rolled his eyes wildly around the
woods, ducked his head under the table q
moment, and brought it back to view With
: much relived expression on bis face.
What were you looking for under the
table? asked the minister
Ny handkerchief. replied the mendacious
young man. Then he asked in low voice;
Is that vinegar in that big bottle?
Oh, no, that's iced tea, spid one.
Oh, said the young man.