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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12

waicn eyes were blackened. heads knocked
.ee'n went down throats, and the little
boys We're pick d up and thrown pell.mell
into the struggling mass OF their comrades
r superintendent Sampson, Commandant
harrington and Waterman Oleane inter.
Tered and stopped the melee. The better
class OF the cadets condemn the conduct 81
sneir schoolmates, and it is presumed 4
formal apology will be rendered to the St.
Johns students. An investigation OF the
authorities.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
O'MALLOY'S TESTIMONY,
He Makes Some Damaging Statements
Against the "Times" People.

He Makes Some Damaging Statements
Against the s'Times" People.
LONDON, December 7.-Patriek O'Malloy,
who refused to obey the subpoena OF the
Times" to give evidence before the
Parnell commission, and was arrested, was
brought from Dublin and placed in t4e
witness box, when the commission Assem-.
bled to-day, guarded by the police. Attor-
ney Webster, for the Times" examined
him at length, but did not succeed in ex-
tracing any evidence, Malloy met all the
attorney generals questions with a blank
denial or a profession OF ignorance. On
cross examination by Michael Davitt, Nal.
10y stated that the solicitors clerk in Dub
lin promised him money if he would try to
incriminate Davitt either by false or true
evidence. Davitt asked witness if it was a
common balief in Ireland tha5 agents OF the
Times" and the government were trying
to obtain evidence by bribes and threats.
Custice Hannen overruled the question.
Cross-examination by Sir Charles Russell
Molloy said he had been humbugging the
Times" people and only intended to get
what he could from them,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
An ANGERED BRUTE.
How School Teacher Punished pupil
at White Earth.

81. PAUL, December S.-A terrible story
OF the brutal treatment, OF crippled
Indian by one OF the teachers in the govern.
ment school at White Earth, has ius,
reached here. Two weeks ago Lizzie Seal
with a compile of girl companions, after
school hours, visited friends who lived near
the school.
On their return to school they were met
Dy the principal, who was very angry. He
carried walking stick, and at once began
to use it on the back and shoulders of the
Seal girl. Her clothing was poor pro.
tection against the blows OF the enraged
teacher, who, it is alleged, broke the cane
to pieces on her shoulders.
Alter the beating she crawled away to
tne friends house, where she passed the
night, and was later taken home, where
she has been confined to bed ever since.
The girl is now in very critical condition,
and her body is mass of sores. Her
friends are very ind ignant and proposs to
bring the case before the proper authori-
ties.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
Very Likely a Sensible Girl.

SHERMAN, Tex, December S.-A peculiar
case of romance and disappointmentinl in love
developed at Whitesboro, in this county
yesterday. A young man named Anderson,
who came to Texas from Tennessee about
year ago, has been in correspondence
with "a Young woman at his old home and
was engaged to marry her. He paid her a
visit 8 short time ago and also visited his
father, w1o is widower with several chill
dren. Young Anderson returned to Whites
boro, having arranged to marry the girl
during the coming spring Yesterday he re-
ceived two letters, one from his father and
one from the young woman, telling him
that they had been married the day the
letters were written. The young man is ir-
recOuCiia bic.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
The Check FOrrer.

A complaint was filed yesterday after
noon before Judge Dingevon against
Heaston, who was arrested Saturday
night for passing forged checks. 1t has
since been discovered that he passed two
checks for small amounts before his arrest
for attempting to pass one at the Browns
vile Wooden Company store. On Jacob
Barr, saloon keeper, he passed a check
payable to A. X. Macfarlano, signed by
Marcus Daily and drawn on Clark d Lara
bes bank. On a man named StoIte he
passed check in favor of T.. Il. Hood,
drawn in the same way. Both were the
most transparent frauds on the face
body signature and Endorsement being in
the same handwriting, and the wonder is
how intelligent men could allow themselves
to be gulled by them.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
FIRE AT GREAT FALLS.
A building and Its Contents Burned
Losses and Insurance.

Losses and Insurance.
GREAT FALLS. M. T., December s.
Especial to The Miner by the Rocky Noun.
tain Telegraph Line Shortly after noon,
to-day, fire. was discovered in E. w.
Aliens saloon, one-story frame building
on First Avenue South. A strong wind was
blowing, and the flames spread with start.
ling rapidity towards Wilbur's boarding
house adjoining the saloon, and soon the
woabailaidgs were tssi ID flames.
The firemen, assisted by the citizens, re.
moved the contents OF the buildings to the
opposite side OF thestreet. pail gang was
soon throwing water on the adjoining build.
ing but for lime the flames threatened to
destroy the entire square, and was only pre-
vented by the tearing down OF the burning
structure with ropes and chains.
The saloon busilding was owned by VIM.
Ulm. 1t was insured for $1,000. The
fixtures were owned by Allen and were in
sured for $1,000. The boarding house
building was insured. The total lass i
about $4,000.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
BILL AGAINST BRIBERY
Howard, of Indiana, thinks He Has Rem.
| edY for a Great Crime,

Howard, of Indiana, thinks He Has Rem
edy for Great Crime.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-The bill intro
duced IN the house to-day by Howard, OF
Indiana, for Furnishing the crime against
elective franchise. makes it unlawful for
any person TO accept money or other valu-
able consideration for his vote at any
election for repre- Iesentative in Congress.
The payment of money for the vote OF
any person at such election is also declared
unlawful. A violation OF either of these
provisions shall, upon the CONVICTION Of
the offender, work disfranchisement for
a period of not less than six normore than
ten years, who, for such period, shall be
disqualified from holding any Office OF
honor, trust or profit under the United
States, provided that, in all prosecutions
under this act against the person charged
with having been bribed, the accused may,
with the consent Of the prosecuting attor.
ney, be exempted from prosecution, by
making known the person Offering the
bribe.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
Released from Suffering,

On Sunday morning, James r. Wade,
who has for some time conducted butcher
shop on Park street near Renshaw Hall,
died at his residence on West Galena street
OF dropsy and heart disease. He had been
a sufferer from the first complaint for some
months and some time ago decided to re.
turn to his home in the East with his wife.
About the time he decided to leave his wife
was taken sick and he went down to Warm
Springs for the benefit of the waters. They
effected no Improvement and last Satur-
day be returned home feeling his end was
near and fingered until Sunday morning.
He was a member of the Butte Lodge OF
Masons and Ruth Chapter OF the Easi iern
Star. His funeral will take place at l p. m.
to-day from the Masonic temple.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
Mormon Saints i'm Session at hicago.

CHICAGO, December S.-The Chicago
branch OF the latter-day saints, to the
number OF about dozen, assembled here
this morning. This comprises about hall
OF the enrolled membership. Brief exer
cises, this morning, were conducted by
Elder F. M. Cooper of Braidwood, which
consisted OF prayer. and informal talks
among the members. Elder Cooper will
preach during the session, which will con
tinue over tomorrow. Elder j. G. Hoss
OF independence, Mo-. is one of the seventy
in attendance. 1t is expected that Alex
ander P. Smith OF Lamont, Iowa, son oi
the original Joseph ani member OF the
quorum OF twelve. will also be here. These
claim to be the original Mormons, but, un
like the saints of Salt Lake, don't believe
in q plurality of wives.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
More Freight Rate Gossip.

Cu,cAGo. December S.-The Interstate
Commerce commission began its session
here this morning. Col. Morrison and Judge
Cooley are conducting the inquiry. The
proceedings were secret but Judge Cooley,
inst before he got down to business, SAID:
.1,here are ee. tain abuses, both ln the
ma ssenger and freight departments OF Ger,
tain roads, which will be thoroushiy looked % &c
;nto Pooling on passenger rates will be
nans;derej. In a week from now we may
know q great deal more than we ever ex-
r,actad To "Will the case OF the Michigan
Eentral Railroad regarding alleged dissrim- !.
inations in freight rates be considered?" 1T
donhtIess will be, said the Judge.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
Dangers of the Oil Still,

CLEVELAND, o., ~cember Z. - While
cleaning out an oil still of the Peerless Re
fining Co. at Findlay, Ohio, to-day. VIM
Lightfoot was overcome by gas and fell un.
conscious, so Ephriam Wierick was sent to
his assistance, and he, too, was overcome
Phil O'Connell undertook to rescue them,
with the same result. The three were final
ly gotten out OF the still. Lightfoot is
dead Wierch dying, and O'ConneIl will re
cover. The first two leave families in des
titute condition.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
News from Celestial Lands.

SAN FRANCISCO, December S.-The Occi-
dental and Oriental steamer Gaelic has ar.
rived, bringing Hongkong news to Novem-
ber G. Shanghai advices to November 8,
and Yokohama intelligence to November
16. Great distress prevails in Newchane
and the surrounding districts, several
Thousand being without food. The Euro
peans at Taiwanfoo have been threatened
by the Formosa insurgents. seizure OF
130 pounds OF opium was made at Hong
kong, October 20. N. Nicolas, French
official in Tonquin, was captured and be-
headed by the pirates.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec ,mber S.-Advices are
to hand from Panama to November 10th.
The accounts from Bolivia are conflicting,
President Arce issuing procamations con-
graduating the people on the completesup-
preston OF the rebellion, while private ad-
vices represent it as in full blast. A bloody
affair, in which 1877 persons lost t"eir lives,
is repor ed from the important city OF La
Paz, capital of the provinces OF that name.
Indians have killed several people in the
Peruvian town OF HuaDeaDelica. The at
tempt to confederate the five Central
American republics bids fair to be failure.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
A $50. 900 Hotel to be Raffied Off

Says the Billings Gazette: j. ]. Mickey,
manager Of the Grand Eotel in this city, a
property valued at $50, 600, is getting up q
scheme to dispose OF the same by lottery.
Besides the hotel prize there are to be one
or two residences to be included ia the list
aud some $40, 900 in cash. 1t will be con-
Quoted on the plan OF the louisa a Lot
terry Company, and the drawing, which is
to take place the latter part OF the winter.
is to be conducted by some of the most re-
liable gentlemen in the territory.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
FLAMES ATGREAT FALLS
ANOTHER Bid FIRE YISITS THAT
THRIVING YoUNG TOWN.
Buildings Burned TO the Ground Others
Torn Down to Prevent the Spread of
the Flames The Losses and Insurance.
Is there Firebug at Work at Great

Torn Down to Prevent the Spread of
the FIames--The Losses and Insurance.
Is there Firebug at Work at Great
Falls?
GREAT FALLS, December 10.-[Special
to the Miner by the Rocky Mountain Tele.
graph Line. l-Great Falls was thrown into
D state OF much excitement, this morning,
by the outbreak OF another fire at 6
O'Clock. Several pistol shots were fired to
direct attention to the flame, which issued
from Benson & Buffers saloon, popularity
known as the Chop House.
The 6remen rushed TO the scene aui the
people hastened from their homes in great
numbers. Promptly on the spst were
Chief Hunt and his brave comrades, who
entered the building to save what they
many articles, but all were more or less
damaged.
In about twenty minutes Benson & But
ler's saloon was reduced to
HEAP OF ASHES.
Seeing that it was impossible to save it
the firemen had directed their attention to
checking the flames.
simultaneously the saloons on the east
and west sides took fire. They were owned
respectively by Highly and W. Z. Goetz.
Fortunately Mr.. Goetzs large saloon near
by, known as the Board OF Trade" was
unharmed.
1t was seen that the only safe way to
hold the fire in check was to drag down the
two adjoining the salon building. A strong
rope WAS stretched to the Goetz saloon
and at least one hundred men pulled with
al their might and with a loud crash
THE WALL GAVE WAY.
This greatly relieved the suspense OF those
who feared that the burning pieces might
scatter and cause more destruction.
Then the chains aud ropes were tied to
the Knute Highly saloon while it was burn
ing and the building fell in soon. The
flames and smoke intermingled formed a
pillar OF fire which was visiblefo miles. and
gave the impression that the whole square
was prey to the devouring elements.
Benson & Fuller's saloon was owned
by Weldekept & Kennedy. 1t was in
sured through Phil Gibson's agency for
81, 800.
Knute Highly was insured for $500 and
Jerry QuestnelI was insured for 81 900.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
Custom House Officers Dismissed.

PHILADELPHIA, December 8. - United
States Appraiser Joseph B. Baker and AS
sistant United States Appraiser George H.
Hoffman were dismissed from the custom
service to-day, by order of the President,
who issued orders through the Secretary
OF the Treasury. Collector Cadwallader
demanded Hoffmans resignation on the
ground that the heempoyes OF the appraiser s
department had impugned his administra-
tion OF his duties and preferred against
him grave che rges. Hoffman fatty refused
to resign, and alleged that the collector
sought only To punish him for political
reasons. Hoffman's case was championed
by Appraiser Baker and an investigation
resulted in the order above mentioned.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
A MiIlionaire's Alleged Grand Daughter

New BRUNSWICK, N. j., December S.-A
daughter of the late WIN. Meyer OF Cali
fornfa has employed counsel and put in a
claim for share of the estate of the mill
ionaire, Christopher Meyer. She alleges
she can prove she is a. legitimate grand
daughter OF Christopher Meyer; that her
fathers existence was concealed by the
millionaire, who provided for him in early
life. The claim is to be contested by the
recognized heirs.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
4 COWARDLY YOUNG MURDERER
He Walks Up Behind Man ana hio"'
the Top of His Head on.

sr. LOUIS, December s.-The "KepuDl'c
I,au,,. +hot 4 most sensational and deplor'
able murder occurred this evenings son o.
A !, Spear killing ex-Mayor Beidler on The
streets.
-Four years ago, Beidler separated
from his wife charging her with intimacy
with A. T. Spear. Six months ago MRS
BeidIer died, and Beldler set ugly rumors
aaoat about Spear. The matter was car
red ON until to-day when Spear became en-
roaed ,t some new story, assaiIed BeidieI
and oa ve him n terrible beatingwith CLUB
Iatar Riedler retaliated by giving Spear
a fearful beating, and shor0 Ciino '''0
nanI., pa;dIor was walking up the streets
when the I9.year-old son OF Spear walkec
W. "Tr To T1 him placed a shotgun behind his sea, ca,
and an blew off the top OF his head. Young
Spear is in jail.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
Rovaltv Exchanging Greetings.

LONDON, December THE Empress
Frederick arrived in Buckingham Palace
to-day. During the day she received a
deputation of Greeks, who expressed their
pleasure at the betrothal Of Princess
Sophia, daughter of the empress, to the
Duke of Sparta, Crown Prince of Greece.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12

CHICAGO, December l0.-J. D. Lynch,
manager OF the Schuield company, offers a
reward Of S25,O0e to the person who
threy dynamite on the distillery building
Tor he name OF the man who employed
him to do the work, or such information
as will lead to the detection and arrest OF
the parties responsible for the outrage.
Members OF the whisky trust ridicule the
idea that the attempt to destroy propert ty
was the work, directly or indirectly, OF
their organization.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
MIR. roole's opinion of statehood.

Washington Special: Delegate Toole OF
Montana, wio has just arrived in the city,
seems to think there is strong reason to be
lieve that the coming session OF congress
and pass them. He says there is no rea.
son in the world mhy the Democrats OF the
Fiftieth Congress should not admit Dakota
as two states and Montana and Washing
ton territory.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
Canada Says Riel Was Canadian Citizen

OTTAWA, December S.-There has been
much talk here over resolution intro
duced into the United States Senate
by Senator Blair, to investigate
the citizenship of Louis Riel, leader
OF the halfbreed rebellion. 1t is sur
missed the purpose is to impugn the legality
OF his trial and haoging. Messrs. Robinson
and Oser, ,Queen's counsel and Crown coun-
sci at the trial at Regina, said the idea that
Riel was improperly tried is ridiculous. He
was indicted on six counts and was ar
raigned for high treason as a subject OF Her
Majesty, and also as oue vino, being a resi-
dent OF Canada, owed temporary allegience
to Her Majesty.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
THE BIRMINGHAW M4SSiCRE.
Opinion Divided as to the Blanca Col
ored Woman Charged with the Murder.

Opinion Divided as to the Blanca Col
ored Woman Charged with the Murder.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, December 1O.-The
coroner's inquest is endeavoring to get at
the bottom of the facts in Saturday nights
massacre. The excitement still runs very
high. People are divided over the action
of the officers.
One very remarkable feature is that
nearly every man killed was shot in the
back, showing that the crowd had turned
around when being fired upon.
Several funerals took place this after
noon.
The lake is being drained in the search
for little Ida's body.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Eng-
II, ers, o: which Hawes is Il member, tele-
graphed that they had engaged detectives
to work up the case. They believe Hawes
innocent, and tnat a colored woman, Fan
ME Briant, and Albert Patterson mur-
dered Mrs. Hawes and then killed the
children.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, December 10, 3 p. m.-
The town is still in state OF excitement.
Many men are on the streets, but it is
thought the trouble is over.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
Instantly Killed at Rock Springs.

Rock SPRINGS, Wyo., December 1O.-A
girl about Ia years OF age, named Mar.
garet Brown, was instantly killed about g
o'clock, Saturday afternoon. She was
crossing the track nnder the cars when the
train started up. She endeavored to run
back, but was struck by a car and Knocked
down. The wheel passed over her neck,
severing her head from her body. NO
blame is attached to the train men, who
did not know the girl was un ter the car.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
A Woman SWindier Arrested.

BosroN, December s.-Sarah F. Howe
who. it is estimated, has swindled people
out of at least 100000 by her plausible
schemes, chief among which was a "Wom.
ans Bank" was arrested, this afternoon,
upon complaint charging her with swind'
ling. Mrs. Howe has long record for con-
fidenCe games.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
sbould Montana be Admitted.

HELENA, December Sat the joint
convention of the board OF trade and the
city council, tonight a resolution was
adopted demanding the admission OF Mon
tapa TO the union at an early date, and
a..;,, forth that she is entitled thereto by
rooson Of her taxable wealth, resources,
nonulation, etc.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
Tho Nayy,s Haytiau "BreakfaSt Spell"

WASHINGTON, December 10.-NU new de-
velopments in regard to the difficulty with
Hayti Sailing orders were issued for the
GaIena and forwarded to Admiral Luce, TO-
eetbar with full instructions for conducting
.he expedition. Admiral Luce is in
structed to demand the release of the Hay
tian Republic, and in case the demand Is not
complied with, he is ordered to seize the
steamer by force of arms. The Galeha IS
expected to sail tomorrow.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
Crooks Nabbed at Detroit.

DETROIT, December S.-Bunco men at
tempted to swindle Captain Francis Martin,
formerly commander OF the United States
steamer Fessenden, but we're arrested.
They gave the names OF Charles Watson,
Chicago and Henry Rice, Salt Lake. They
are believed to be western crooks OF note.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
Would Not Give the Mans Name Away.

NASHVILLE. Tenn, December THE
man who stole 81 200 in silver from lot
of coin being transmitted by express from
the New Orleans mint to the treasury at
Washington, has been found and the money
recovered, and the man released. FL. c.
Fisher, superintendent OF the Southern
Express Company, worked the case up,
located the man and recovered the money,
finding it in trunk at Bowling Green,
KY. Fisher fatty declines to give the
mans name, saying it is his first offense,
that he is OF good family, and as the
money has been recovered, there is no
use in saying any more about it.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
axwortbv Wants to Return to America

Axworthy Wants to Return to America
CLEVELAND, December S.-Thomas Ak
worthy, defaulting City Treasury OF Cleve'
land. who is now in London, has made a
nronosition to return 100000 to the city
and in two years to repay his bondsmen II
prosecution is dropped and he permitted to
return to America.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
A Carload of Exnress Matter Burned.

New YORK, December S.-The Adams Ex-
press Company had a carload OF matter on
the steamer Maryland, burned last night,
and had not time to save anything, and
the safes went down into the hold with the
other wreckage. 1t is impossible to esti-
mate the loss as yet.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
nacraras He is IJuiustly Accused.

ALLENTOWN, Pa, December S.-Benja-
min D. Keck, note clerk in the Second Ma
tional Bank, las been discovered $4,000
shor. in his accounts, and has been re-
lieved from duty. Keck is a man OF good
habits, and declares he is unjustiy accused
of wropg-doing.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
NelghbOring settlers are somewhat U
easy over tie situation,
SOCIETY NEWS FROM LONDON.

A Maryland G1rI who is Now Likely TO
Marry Prince.
LONDON, December S.-The report that
Prince Won Pess would marry Miss Bessie
Woodville in Maryland, is declared to be
untrue. Miss Woodville had been engaged
to Prince Sopekea. The mothers opposi-
ton delayed the marriage, but, as the
prince is now rlortally i'll, the ceremony
will probably be performed.
Madame De Forest, aunt OF Mrs. w. K.
Vanderbilt, has disappeared. Letters sent
to her elicit no reply, and it is feared she
has gone inta Il convent, as she is very
devout Catholic.