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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-07
THE PUBLIC PRINTER.
The House.

| WAsHINaToN, March 3.-Henry c. Sey.
meur. successor to s. o. Moffatt, of Michi.
gan, deceased, appeared before the bar oi
the House and took the oath OF Office.
Mr.. Laird. OF Nebraska, from the Com
mittee on Military Affairs, reported a bill
authorizing the construction OF roads from
the entrance OF the Presidio of San Fran
cisco tt. the National Cemetery. Referred
to the House calendar.
| Mr.. Dorgan OF South Carolina, from the
COMMITTEES on Banking and Currency, re-
ported the bill authorizing the issue of
fractional silver certificates. Referred to
committee of the whole.
Mr.. Craine, of Texas, from the Committee
on Election of President and Vice-Presi-
dent, reported back his Joint resolution
proposing constitutional amendments
changing the time for the commencement
OF the Presidential term and changing the
date for the annual meeting of Congress.
Referred to the House calendar,
The House then resumed as the special
order consideration of the Pacific railroad
telegraph. Mr.. White, OF New York, took
the floor in opposition to the measure.
Mr.. Symes, OF Colorado, said that the
subsidized railroads to comply with the
conditions and provisions Of the grants
creating them. The contracts between the
Union and Central Pacific Railroad Com
panies and the Western Union Telegraph
Company were void alb initio, and no
lawyer in America knew it better than the
gentleman from New York (White). They
were, at the time they were made, and still
are in direct violation OF the express pro-
- &c &lao ofo +,1tnc md nfc
the Pacific Railroad and Telegraph Com
panies, and were in violation of public
policy and against public law. The con-
tracts under consideration had been made
with the object and intention OF defeating
every tialrequirement OF the grants.
After Jay Gould and his ring had conducted
the Union Pacific rs long as he could make
anything out of it, he had walked of, leav-
ing the company bankrupt, and taking
along with him the sets OF telegraph lines
with which he levied discriminating tribute
from the people west OF the Missouri River.
Mr.. Dockery, OF Missouri said that un-
der the granting acts the Pacific companies
we're required to construct not only rail-
road lines, but also a telegraph line. In
stead Of doing so they had assumed to dl-
vest themselves Of their obligations by a
contract with the Western Union Telegraph
Company conferring on that company the
exclusive right of way along the railroad
lines. The acts OF Congress requiring that
telegraph lines along the Pacific roads
should receive all the business without dis
elimination were nullified by this unlawful
contract with the Western Union Com
pany. Mr.. Dockery, after attacking Jay
Gould, said that competition was essential
to the highest and best interests CT the
whole people and if necessary (and he be-
lieved it to be necessary the power OF the
| Government.
At the close of Mr.. Dockery's speech Mr..
White offered his substitute, which was re-
iected without division, and the bill was
passed: Yeas, 1877; nays. Bliss,
Ketchem, Merriam and White, OF New
York;. Adjourned.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-07
A BORDER COLLISION.
Shooting ARRAY Between an American
Sheriff and Mexican Soldiers.

Shooting ARRAY Between an American
Sheriff and Mexican Soldiers.
AUSTIN, Texas, March 1.-THE report of a
collision between an American Sheriff and
Mexican soldiers at Eagle Pass yesterday
proves to be substantially correct. The
Mexican captain obtained permission
from the customs collector for his lieuten-
ant and four men to come over to look at
some houses. Instead they searched for
a Mexican who had deserted some days be-
fore, and, catching him, endeavored TIL drag
him across the river, maltreating him
frightfully. Deputy Sheriff White com
manded them to desist, whereupon they
drew revolvers and threatened to kill
him. White ran to the Sheriff
who summoned two citizens to his aid and
overtaking the Mexicans at the bank OF
the river pitched battle ensued. One OF
the Mexican soldiers was killed and one
mortally wounded. The Others received
several flesh wounds. Deputy White was
seriously injured. United States Consul
Allan has teegraphed an account OF the
affair to the Secretary OF State.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-07

less reasonable or fair for the engineers and
firemen to make common cause against
a stubborn corporation than for the man.
ayers of the railways of the country to
make common cause against us in
this particular case by secretly sup
plying the c., B. & @. managers with
men in their time of need and thus
conspiring for our defeat? Thanks are ex-
tended to the general newspaper press with
one or two exceptions for the courtesy and
fairness with which they have treated the
engineers side OF the case. All they ask is
fair play and no favor.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-07
SHOT HIS FATHER,
But Saved His Mother and Baby RrOther
From Drunken Brute.

Buffalo IN. ~ special Early this
morning Louis Singer, who lives at AZ
Kretner street. was shot and dangerously
wounded by his son Philip, aged sixtee'
years. Singer returned home at midnight
in drunken condition and demanded to
be admitted to his wife's room, where she
was sleeping with her infant. Being afraid
OF her life because OF his violent temper
when intoxicated, the woman refused to
let him in, and called to her son, who slept
in a connecting room, to come to her assist
ance. Singer procured an axe and threat
door, and when they took refuge in
clothes press he repeated his threat, and
with all his might hurled the axe Mt the
door, He was also armed with carving
knife, with which he said he proposed to
CUT THEIR THROATs.
| The Ak struck the woman as it pierced the
closed door and narrowly missed killing her
| and her babe. The boy Philip had armed
| himself with a revolver, and believing the
| lives OF his mother and himself in danger
| he thrust his arm through the broken
panel and fired on his father. The drunkard
| fell on the floor and the blood poured from
| the wound in his neck. The police rushed
| in, arrested the boy and took the wounded
| man to the hospital. Philip was exam
ined in the Police Court this afternoon and
| told his story. Justice King discharged
him at it's conclusion, telling him that he
| would have shot to kill had he been placed
under similar circumstances.
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Fighting at Su8kim.

SUAKIM, March 4.-Suakim was sat-
tackled to-day by a large force of rebels.
After four hours fighting the rebels retired,
leaving several hundred killed and wounded
on the field. On the British side Colonel
Tap and five Egyptians we're killed and
fourteen wounded. The British gunboats,
Dolphin and Albacore, assisted to guard
the city and poured a deadly fire on the
retreating rebels.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-07
ARTHUR SHOCKED.
In Self Defence,

!1NNEuS, Mo-, March Sat breakfast
III" morning George H. Bostwick, Bur-
""s,on fireman, fatally shot John Roxy, a
striking engineer. Toavoid lynching, Bost-
WICK was brought here and is now under
arrest Bostwick claims that he had been
o% o%orh IN AZ a deputy sheriff. He was in
or"rSe OF an engine when Roxy and Others
approached the engine and endeavored to
take chatge Of it. An alteration ensued
anu Roxy drew pistol. Bostwick then
euOt nm in seli defence.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-07
Last Weeks Exchanges.

BosToN, March "A table compiled
from a special to the Post from the man
ayers of the leading clearing houses in the
United States conveys the valuable but
instructive information that the gross ex
changes for the week ending March 3
amounted in the aggregate to s879,132,'
$50 which it will cause general regret to
learn was decrease of ia per cent. from
the corresponding period OF last year.
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BRAGG IN MEXICO.

The New American Minister Presented to
President Dlsz - His INTRODUCTORY
Speech.
CRY OF MEXICO, via GALVESTON, March
3-The President to-day gave audience to
the new American Minister, General Bragg.
The reception took place in the national
nalsce. President Diaz stood on dais,
surrounded by his entire Cabinet. General
Brass was atttred in the full uni'srm OF a
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DETROIT, March At is rumored here
tonight that Homer Hart and Oliver Hart
father and son, of Mount Pleasant, who
were arrested Friday on the charge of as.
saulting the 5-year-old daughter of the last
named, have been lynched. There is no
telephone connected with the place, and
the telegraph Office being closed, particulars
are not likely to be heard tonight.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-07
1,tarna1 Revenue Reductions.

WASHINGTON, March St is stated that
internal revenue reductions were agreed on
yesterday by the Democrats OF the ways
and Means Committee and will be reported
To the full committee early next week and
considered with the tariff bill. They enecC
q total reduction OF about $24, 900. 600 or
S25. 100000 Licenses abolished Will maze ade
a further reduction OF between y 'ooo,ooo
and $5, 100000. There is no reouctlon on
spirits OF any kind. Manufacturers OF lrult
hrandies are allowed to place their product
in bonded warehouses and take warehouse
receipts for the same time as whisky dist1ll-
ers now have. Some extra penalties have
been lessened.
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showing Heavily.

BEAVER CANYON, March 3.-[speeial to
the Miner.1-Snow began falling at 2 p. M
Friday and it has been falling conetantly
since, At present there are fourteen inches
living ON the ground and every indicat'on
that heavy snow fall will be the resul.'
which will delay trains. The utan ="
Northern have, however, ample provisions
TO clear the track.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-07
Saved by q Smart Dog.

St. Peter (Minn.) special: Early Satur-
day morning the drug store OF W. G. Rad
emacher was discovered to be on fire. Rad
emacher resided on the floor above the
store, and was first acquainted with the
fact of the fire by having the dog, Sport, :"
come bounding into the room and by his
barking and tugging at the bed clothes,
calling the attention OF the proprietor and
master to the blaze. Owing to the sagacity
of the dog the flames were discovered in
time to be eytinguished else large part OF
the business district OF the city would have
been burned, as strong wind was blowing
at the time.
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ParnelIfte Discussions.

DUBLIN, March 3.-The Express afirms
there are internal dissensions in the Par
nellite ranks, which will produce rupture
that will shake the foundations OF the Ma
tional League in America. The inspiration
II savs. IA causing a number of leaguers to
inin the Gaelic Association, which opposes
Parnells policy.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-07

IN which he denies that party are lovers of
revolution. Their only desire, he says, is
a restoration of the constitution of 1869
to enable the people to declare whether
they want a monarchy or republic. In the
event OF the national will being denied, he
advocates revolution by protest. He
promises numerous reforms and econo-
mics.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-07

FRESNO, CAL, March 3.-The Marguerite
Winery and Distillery, five miles east oI
this city, owned by Rogers & Matter, OF
San Francisco, was to-day totally destroyed
by fire shortly after midnight last night.
Over two hundred thousand gallons Of
wine valued at $15O,OOO, and machinery
and buildings valued at $4,000, were con.
sumed. The property is partially insured
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-07
A New Chinese Treaty.

NEW YORK, March "a Washington
special says: Secretary Bayard in conver-
sation with a correspondent this morning
said that he expected a new treaty with
China to be negotiated within few days.
The treaty will provide for the exclusion
OF all Chinese except those accredited to
this country in diplomatic capacity.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-07
SPANISH GRANTS.
Protest From Arizona Against Their Set
tlement by Congressional Commission.

PHOENIX, Ariz., March 3.-At a mass
meeting Of citizens of Salt River Valley last
evening, resolutions were unanimously
adopted condemning the bills introduced
into Congress to create a commission for
the settlement Of Spanish grants in Arizona,
New Mexico and Colorado, inasmuch as
they menace the prosperity OF the Terri
tory by opening the door for litigation.
The resolutions say in part: 1--WE bought
our land from the Government and entered
upon and improved the same in the knewl.
edge and belief that the political and not the
judicial arm of the Government had power
to adjudicate the rights OF claimants under
Spanish or Mexican land grants, and any
attempt to transfer such power to a Com
mission will be- ,'unwise, unjust nd impolitic.
We as people interested to the extent of
our homes and possessions are willing to
trust to the honesty, irmness and justice
of the represent atives of the nation to
deal equitably as between settler and
claimant in the settlement of land titles in
the territory"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-07
Wage Strike Threatened.

CHICAGO, March AT meeting to-day
1900 painters, members OF the Knights OF
Labor, resolved to strike on March 18th
if their recent demand of a minimum rate
of 37A cents an hour for an sight-hour day
is not complied with. The carpenters are
also threatening to tie up all building
operations in the city next month if their
demand for 35 cents an hour is not con-
ceded.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-07
Last of the Graham Case.

OZARK Mo-, March 4.-The indictments
against Mrs. Emma Malloy, charged with
being accessory before and after the fact
OF the murder of Sarah Graham and being
accessory to the fact OF the bigamy O.
George Graham and Cora Lee, were nolle
prosecuted yesterday. This ends The
famous Graham murder case.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-07
WILL CONTEST DECIDED,
A Son Bern Out of Wedlock Declared Heir
to a 800. 600 Estate.

SAN FRANCIsCo, March 3.-The Jessup
will case, which has been pending in the
superior court for number of months,
was decided to-day in favor OF Richard Page
Jessup, claimant OF the estate of Gersham
P. Jessup, who died in this city less than
two years ago, leaving an estate valued at
100000. 1t was generally understood
that he died bachelor and with no heirs,
save brother and sister. The present
claimant appeared and urged he was the
son OF the deceased born out OF wedlOck and
that Jessup had always recognized him as
his son. The court holds that the evidence
is ample that Jessup recognized the
claimant as his son and that fact entities
him to share in the estate as heir.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-07
The Herdtc Inventor Dead.

New YORK. March 3.-Peter Herdict. a
millionaire lumberman of Williamsport,
Pa, died at the Glenlerem Hotel yesterday.
Herdic originated what is known in the
lumber trade as broome storage, also the
Herdic cab, which bear his name. Will
Transport, Huntington, Cairo, ILL.,, and
other places are indebted to him for their
water systems.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-07
The Peace Prospect Diminishing

ST.. PETERSBURG, March 3.-The Govern
ment has issued orders to expedite the
collection of stores in Warsaw. Many Of
ficers who were on furlough have been re.
called to their regiments. The attitude OF
the powers regarding Bulgaria irritates
military and public circles in Russia.
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Married.

Last evening at the parsonage OF the
Mountain View Church, Rev. W. E. King,
the pastor, united in marriage Thomas H.
Tonkin and Mrs. Laura Gundry, both of
Walkervile. The marriage was quiet
affair there being only a few friends
present.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-07
GOOD TEMPLARS.
Pleasant Cele ebration by the Ice Water
People of Butte City.

People of Butte City.
Last night the Butte Lodge OF Good
Templars gave one of their pleasant enter
tainments which was largely attended by
the lady and gentlemen members OF the
order and by invited guests. The enter
tainment, which was more social than
literary, consisted of a fine collation. and
the following: Little Miss Belle Robinson
recited with telling effect Don't Know
Chicken from Turkey" VIM. BeIcher de-
claimed 'The Raven,' and the Glee Club of
the Templars rendered several songs with
good effect. The supper was excellent and
all present departed with the absolute
knowledge that they had passed pleasant
evening and with the wish that it's recur-
renee would be at an early day.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-07
systematically Dead,

HARTFORD, March 4-Dr. William Karr,
professor of systematic theology in Hart.
ford Theological Seminary, died to-day,
| aged 60.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-07
Going to the Consul's Support.

GIBRALTAR, March 3.-The United States
war ship Enterprise will proceed to Tan
gier to support the demand of the Ameri
can Consul at that place for the release of q
Moor under American protection, and who
is imprisoned at RabaI.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-07
An Honor to Her Sex.

Louisville Courier Journal: Maria
Mitchell has discovered eight comets and
has never worn Worth dress. Here is a
woman who is really and truly American.
If women could be president, Maria would
soon be in the White House for pair OF
terms.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-07
Same Old Complaint.

LONDON, March "A Berlin dispatch
says that Emperor William was confined to
his bed to-day with his old complaint. The
doctors will know better tomorrow
| whether the attack is dangerous or not.
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HEARD IN COMMITTEE.
''ate Telegraphy, Land Forfeiture
and theIUnion Pacific Investigation.

oo,. "ANAISGToN, March 3.-The postoffice
'n'.'ee OF the Senate to-day decided to
G, '0'' laVorably Of what is known as the
yra,1 nY''sr oil to regulate interstate tele-
ma lhere were some amendments
ero' ruS 10 the bill, but they are chiefly of an
cbp" b"""Cory nature and do not materially
an.sJ '"e provisions Of the bill. The CHIEF
eouivaInN, Is the incorporation OF an
cIanss enH to the "long and short haul
iti.a VI 'ne Interstate commerce bill, but
!. eb.t pioVision that it shall be unlawful
more ior transmitting a message
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-07
GETTING A CHEAP DRINK.
How a Shabby Man Played 1t on Brook
lyn Bartender,

How a Shabby Man Played 1t on a Brook
lyn Bartender.
New York special: A shabby man with a
red face. stepped into saloon on Front
street. Brooklyn, this afternoon, and nod
ding familiarly to some men who were lean
ing against the bar, offered to stand drink
all around. The man was stranger, but
the cordality OF his proposal was an offset
to this fact, and the crowd accepted the
proposed smile. When the beverages were
put out on the bar and disposed OF, the
stranger before paying, rolled back his
coat sleeve. unbottoned the wristband OF
his shirt and displayed his bare arm. 1t
was
COVERED WITH LITTLE BLOTCHEs
or pustules. Boys" said the hospitable
stranger. 1--WE got the gmall pox.' Every
body bolted for the door, except the saloon.
keeper, who sent his boy for a policeman.
The bluecoat came and ordered the still
smiling stranger into the middle of the
street. He stopped a brother bluecoat
who was passing, and the two officers,
guarding their prisoner strictly, but at long
range, held him between the curDs while an
alarm was turned for the ambulance.
Meanwhile the street filled with excited
people, " ordering at
THE STRANGE SPECTACLE
thus held in the middle of the street by
policemen, who were afraid to 60 near him
The ambulance came at length and relieved
the policemen of their unpleasant charge
At the pest house the man said his name
was Simms. The doctors who examined
him declared that he had no more small.
pox than when he was born. So they sent
him away. Simms may come down with
the disease yet from the con tagon to which
he was exposed at the pest house.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-07
QUESTION OLA REGENCY
Conquest AND RUIN

OF Russia and the submission of the Slavs
to Germany, unless the policy Of the Gar
is replaced by free national management
of public affairs. However much he may
be averse to war, the internal discord of
Russia will soon force the Gar to risk the
fate of the Romanoff dynasty by challeng-
ing the central powers. A faint glimpse of
peace is got in the action of the Gar in en-
trusting his brother, Grand Duke Vladimir,
with routine dealings between Ministers
and the Car. The wife of the Grand Duke,
the Princess of Meckenburg, is a steadfast
German and sways the Duke in opposing
the war party, but the Grand Dukes char
acter is ill-fitted to cope with Ministers
Tolstoi, Vannovski and Pobiedonostotf,
who are now guarding the Gar.
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A Good Man Gone.

BosToN, March "A. Bronson Alcott
the well-known author, died to-day, aged
IS years.
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NEW YORK, March Bright Hon. J. D.
Chamberlain sailed for Liverpool on the
Unbria at $50 this morning. No one saw
him off.
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HE Wabash EnRinaarR

,V'iNrY, ILL.,, March 3. - To-day the
WABASH engineers refused to do switching
to,Lne ine Quincy yards. The Wabash men
Ist, ,JtH 4, lheIr engines to the round house and
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The Death Roll.

ROME, March 4.-The bodies of over 200
victims OF recent avalanches in the Italian
Alps have been recovered.
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Appealed.

PARIS, March 3.-Wilson and M. Ribeau-
deau have appealed from the decision of
the court.
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N.- York Quotations.

New YORK. March 3.-Copper dull; Lake
16c. Lead steady; domestic $o'Io' LII
dull; straits S6c.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-07
A Specious Manifesto.

MADRID, March 4.-The manifesto OF
| Gorilla to the Republican party is published
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-07
NJ anners Is Dead.

LONDON, March 4.-Charles Cecil Johr
Manners, Duke of Rutland, is dead.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-07
Louisa AlcOtt VERY Ill

BosToN, March 5.-Miss Louisa NJ. Al.
colt is rep orted very i'll Of brain fever. 1t
is feared she will not survive the attack.