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Butte semi-weekly miner., 1888-10-10
4 MONTANA COW BOY.
He Pulls His Gun and Uses it in a Penn
sylvania Town.

He Pulls His Gun and Uses it in a Penn
sylvania Town.
Says the Yellowstone, Miles City, Jour
nall" Chambersburg, Pa, special OF the
25th inst, relates the following incident,
which will be OF interest to some of our
readers: George Hunter, alias Diggs
Little, a well-known colored man of this
place, died this morning from pistol-shot
wound, inflicted by Thomas Welch in an
affray here on Saturday last. Welch is a
young cow boy from Miles City, Montana.
He came here about two months ago in
charge of several carloads OF horses belong
ing to j. NJ. Sharp, who has a ranch near
Miles City. He is only 20 years old and
conducted himself well.
"Little was rather desperate character,
and had for his mistress rather attract
i've looking woman named Bricker. Welch
fell in love with her. Last week the
woman left Little and took up with the
cow boy. Little grew insanely jealous,
and the men had several quarrels, the
former threatening to "do" the West
ener up.
'On Saturday night Little met the cowboy
and woman walking together on Water
street, and caught hold OF the woman.
Welch told him to let 60 and the colored
man started for Weleh saying, as Welch
claims, that he would fix him. The cow
boy drew a 44-calibre revolver which he
carried in his belt and shot Little through
the lower part of the body, the bullet
coming out at the back. The wounded
man was carried to his home, and fingered
| in great agony until this morning when he
died.
\ "After the shooting Welch went to police
headquarters, gave himself up, and was
! placed in Jail tc await the result OF Little e
| injuries. He was not acquainted with
Eastern customs, aud was a little put out
that so much fuss was made about killing
a. man under such circumstances. His
employer, Sharp, has announced his intel
ton OF remaining here to see him out o
| trouble. and says he illspend any amount
| of money for his defense"
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1888-10-10
He Held 1t as a Receipt.

The Boulder "Age" tell OF a merchant
OF that burg who was called upon by
Wells, Fargo & Co. express agent with bill
of S1OO from a wholesale house for collec.
ton. He claimed he should have credit for
$40, which he had sent at two different
times as part payment OF his account, and
in proof of his assertion said he would
show his receipts. So saying, he produced
the money orders, one for $50 and
the other for $40, drawn in favor OF the
firm from whom he had bought the goods.
As matter of course the situation was
laughable in the extreme. The man who
bought the goods procured money orders
for the purpose of paying for them, but in
lieu OF sending the orders to the ''person
named in my letter OF advice" he had pre-
served them as receipt for the money
sent.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1888-10-10
PERSONAL MENTION.

j. E. Morse was up from Dillon yes
terday.
Collector Shields came over from Helena
yesterday.
George Mccormick, of Helena registered
at the st. Nicholas yesterday.
John j. King, OF Deer Lodge. was among
last nights arrivals at the st. Nicholas.
Sam Low leaves to-day on hunting
expedition along the line OF the Northern
Pacific.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Parchen came over
from Helena on the Montana Central last
evening.
W. E. Evans, F. E. Borne and. =. Fl.
Bird, OF Philipsburg, registered at the St.
Nicholas last night.
Manager L. o. Leonard, of the Rocky
Mountain Telegraph Company, came in on
the evening train yesterday.
Jerry Griffiths has taken a rest from his
duties as iailer at the county jail, and goes
to Pottsville, Pa, to visit his folks next
week. He expects to be gone about six
weeks.
John A. Gowan, lately in charge of the
Blue Bird mill, left about q week ago to go
down to Mexico, where he assumes charge
OF quartz mill near Chihuahua for an
Omaha company. The report that he had
gone to Idaho was erroneous.
Evan Lewis, better known as the Stran-
gler, the noted catch-as-catch.can CHAM
pion, is in town. He made his first repu-
tation as q wrestler here, having come to
the camp some eight years ago, and re-
turns on a visit to his relatives in Center
Vile.
Frank Lynch got back yesterday after
noon from visit to his home at Vermillion,
Dakota, where he found his mother slowly
recovering from the severe illness which
had called him there. He left her much
improved and on the road to complete
recovery.
George Kirby, who has been visiting his
brother John for the last three days, re-
turned to-day to his home at Marysville,
where he is conducting carriage and
blacksmithing shop. This was his first visit
in ten years to Butte. He says Butte is a
better market in which to buy stock than
Helena, and he invested in wagon stock for
the purpose.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1888-10-10
NE FoUsD 4 KEG OF GoLD.
A Native Rags the Treasure that the
Strangers Were Digging For.

A Native Bags the Treasure that ths
Strangers We're Digging For.
Franklin (Ky.) special: Yesterday morn
ing two well-dressed strangers arrived in
this city on the early train and inquired
the way to an old steam mill that was op.
Grated by a man named Whitesides, and
procuring buggy at the livery stable they
went out to the mill and spent the entire
day in digging up the earth in various
places. They returned to the city about
night and left on the first train. They told
Whitesides they were from st. Louis. and
il their business here turned out proitably
they would reward him for his pains in as
sisting them in finding the mill.
They didn't state what their mission
was, but some OF the country folks about,
seeing their strange actions, surmised that
there was some hidden treasure about the
old mill, and man named Hendricks
went out this morning with a pick and
spade, and after digging for some time,
inally unearthed an old keg with 81, 700 in
yold carefully packed therein.
1t is supposed that the keg was buried at
hat place during the war to save it from
soldiers.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1888-10-10
TAMMANY GOES 1T ALONE.
The st. Tammany Men and the County
Democracy Fail to Unite, as Usual.

Democracy Fail to Unite, as Usual.
New YORK, October 5.-Delegates to the
Tammany County convention met tonight
and nominated a straight Tammany
County ticket. Leaders were in conference
all day and many messages we're exchanged
with the leaders Of the county Democracy.
Tammany submitted five names to the
Counties" as the only ones upon whom
they could unite. The first two, Grant and
Dugro, were rejected, and finally o O'Donohoe
and Cox were ruled out. Roswell P. Flower
was the only one acceptable to the 'Coun-
ties," and the latter asked for more time
to consider the question OF his nomina-
ton.
Feeling that they had waited long enough,
Tammany leaders decided to select their
own candidates and proceeded with the
Cochrane was temporary chairman of tho
convention.
Resolutions were unanimously adopted,
pledging the support of the organization
for the National and State Democratic
tickets, and denouncing the reaction
ary principles OF the Republican
national and State platforms, also de-
nouncing monopolies, aristocracies and
knownothings. The administrations OF
President Cleveland and of Governor Hill
were endorsed, and the operations OF
trusts denounced as criminal.
Sheriff Grant was nominated for mayor
byssacclamation. The other nominations
were: James A. Flack for sheriff; Senator
Edward +. Reilly for county clerk, and
George II. Foster for president of the
board OF aldermen.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1888-10-10
THURMAN EASTWARD BOUND.

Greeted on the Way to Washington,
Where He Goes to Plead Case.
WHEELING, w. Va, October 5.-Judge
Thurman and party left Columbus quietly,
and until Bellaire was reached, at O'Clock,
there was no attempt at demonstration,
only few people about the differentd depots
being aware of the Judges arrival. How
ever, at Bellaire 200 enthusiastic Demo
Gratis, with band, gave expression to their
enthusiasm.
At Benwood and Wheeling he received an
enthusiastic greeting. At Wheeling he
made brief speech, expressing thanks for
his warm reception. At Claysvie crowd
cheered heartily as the train pulled through.
When the train reached the Pittsburg de-
pot crowd was in waiting to meet the dis.
tinguished Judge. After three cheers had
been given for him, he thanked the crowd
for the reception. Thurman then retired,
and few minutes later the train started
for Washington.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1888-10-10
A PLACER EXCIT EMENT.
The Dry Washer a Grand Success at Os-
ceola, White Pine.


ceola, White Pine.
The Salt Lake Tribune" says: "Duff
Brown, just in from Osceola, Nevada, tells
OF the wonderful doings down there of a
gold washer newly invented by Los Angeles
talent. The machine works by the dry
process, the dryer the gravel the better it
works. 1t does not weigh over 80 pounds,
costs $125, and can put through 80 tons
of dirt every ten hours. One man can
turn the wheel easily, and for country
where it is difficult and expensive to secure
an abundance OF water, this machine is
said to be the very thing. The one at o.
ceola is panning out in way that is aston.
ishing the miners.
The machine separates and collects the
free gold irrespective of tineness or shape
from gravel, sand, loan and other debris.
1t is operated by hand or other power, and
is said not to check in the heat. The dirt,
after being put into it, passes through a
hopper over a set OF rifles, the bottom of
which is formed by fine mesbed brass wire
screen. The turning OF a crank operates a
double pair OF bellows beneath, which forces
a constant and strong blast OF air through
the meshes, blowing the dust out, the heavy
gold falling to the bottom. 1t eau be
divided without difficulty to facilitate
packing on burros. The miners speak
highly Of the device, and Brown says there
will be one on exhibition in Salt Lake ere
l0nu
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1888-10-10
centervi,,e Democratic Club.

A meeting was held last night in the M.
E.. church at Centerville, at which a
Democratic club was organized. Thomas
KiIlgallen was chosen chairman NJ. 1t.
Dunn secretary, and James Cosgrove treas
urer. o7er thirty members were enrolled,
whose names are as follows: T. S. Kill
pallen, J. D. O'Neill, James Cosgroye,
John McGoa, Pat Cosgroye, John
Murtia, Quinn Murphy, M, j. Dunn, Pat
Downey, Dennis Murphy, Peter Clark,
.Iohn Laden. James Confrey, Con Harnet,
Jerry Coffee, Tim Dawson, joe Dawson ns,,
Pss kgaen Mias casS john HGnn Sosn
lanes Nolan, Tim O'Neill, Dennis Dunn,
Pat Foley, william Bennett, Dan Sullivan
Henry Confrey, Darby Hastings. The
meeting adjourned to the call OF the
chairman.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1888-10-10
Miss wr,vbt,s Benefit Concert.

It is an assured fact that the compli :
msntary concert rendered to Miss Wrsno
on Monday evening will be the most brill
liant event OF the season, and it is doubt
full if any similar event that may follow 1T
will equal it in interest "r variety. The
credit for the success that will undoubt-
edIy attend the concert is due in advance
to the large number OF ladies and
gentlemen in this city who have
interested themselves in the fair
benefciaire, and have spared no pains
to make it what it should be--a bumper.
The names published yesterday OF the ia
dies and gentlemen who will participate In
the concert in vocal and instrumental &C.
lections, readings and recitations are q
guarantee that the performance will be one
oi extreme interest from first to last. The
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1888-10-10
LIGHTNING IN CUSTER.
IT GETS IN ITS YORK ON A PERRY
SCHOOL HOUSE.

Runs Down Chimney and Bifurcates
With Deadly EfEect-The Teacher Hurt
and q Horse Kflled-Pupils Severely
Shaken Up but Not Injured.
MILES CIrY, Mont, October Especial
to the Miner. THE peaceful village OF
Terry was startled from its accustomed
serenity Thursday afternoon, by message
from the clouds which, though unintelliga-
ble, was sufficiently vehement to attract
attention.
At about 2 O'Clock in the afternoon q
thunder and hailstorm of unusual severity
passed over the town, and while at it's
highth, lightning struck the school house in
which there was at the time the teacher,
Miss Annie Howard, and about twenty
pupils. The lightning came 1
DOWN TEE CHIMNEY
iue to where it ended, and then separated,
part of the charge passing outside and part
going through the floor OF the school house.
The shattering of the chimney sent the
rubbish flying around, and Miss Howard
was hit on the head with a fragment, in.
ficting q slight scalp wound. There were
no other casualties inside the house al. |
though several of the pupils were rendered
NsENs1BLE FROM THE SHOCK.
That part OF the electric current that |
went outside OF the house found q victim |
in horse which was tied in the rear OF the |
school house right where the deadly fluid !
made its exit. The horse was killed in
,tantly.
The storm was of very short duration
and with the exceptions noted did no
damage.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1888-10-10
RUM IND THE GUN.
Both Get in Their Deadly Work in Idaho
Last Sunday.

From the Burke, Idaho, "Independent:"
Last Sunday at about IL O'Clock shoot
ing occurred at Todd's saloon in Milo that
resulted fatally to George Price, a team
ster who has been working for Tom Wren.
Price and a man named Henry Hentho
had been drinking considerable in the
morning and got into a quarrel at this
place, when Hentho Immediately drew his
gun and shot Price. The wounded man
lived until evening and then expired.
Hentho Immediately took to the noun
tains. A posse started in pursuit and got
sight OF him at the graveyard, fired several
shots at him, none OF which took effect,
however. Since that time he has not been
seen.
The citizens OF Wardner offer reward of
$500 for his capture, which is quite an in
ducement and between fifty and and a
hundred men are looking for him at this
time. Hentho is one of the old-timers in
the country. He was considered bad
man when drinking and was always look
ing for fight and it has been expected for
some time that he would either get '-iled
or kill some one. If he is caught and re-
turned to Wardner the chances are that
the county will be saved the expense OF his
frio1
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1888-10-10
Angry Bank Depositors.

CHICAGO, October 5.-The depositors OF
the Traders bank are growing angry ever
the situation, and one Of them, John H.
Patterson, Western agent for Frank Les
lies publications. has called a meeting of
his fellow victims for tomorrow night. He
says Cashier Fallman is not without re-
sponsibiity, no matter how autocrstic
President Butler acted. The cashier, Pat
terson said, had made heavy investments
in California land. and depositors should
be informed as to the amount thus dis
posed of.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1888-10-10
IS ITlMONROE DOCTRINE?
THE UNITED STATES AND THE NICA-
RAUGUA CANAL SCHEME.

a Dill 10 incorporate the Mar1tfm6 Cana
/ Company in Nicaragua Being Consid
cred in Congress = Several Amend
/ ments Offered, which, However, Gc
Over.
WASHINGTON, October SIN the House
to-day the point OF no quorum was raised
against the first bill called up, and for three.
quarters of an hour business was at a
standstill. However, motion was agreed
to for adjournment to-day until Monday.
Then the wheels OF legislation revolved with
out friction until Kilgore of Texas called
up the House bill to incorporate the Mari
time Canal Company OF Nicaraugua.
Several private bills having been disposed
OF in the committee OF the whole. McRae of
Arkansas called up the Senate bill to incor-
porate the Maritime Canal Company of
Nicaragua. Culberson OF Texas offered
an amendment, providing that nothing in
this act shall be held or construed in any
manner to
INVOLVE THE UNITED STATES
IN any pecuniary obligation, whatever,
other than in respect to the payment OF
tolls.
Phelan OF Tennessee offered an ameud.
ment providing that the canal shall be
under the control and protection OF the
United States, in order that representa-
tives OF all North and South
American people may be guarded |
against any infringement or aggression on |
the part of foreign nations. Also that tolls
shall be equal on the same class of tonnage
Tor vessels OF all nations, except as provided
In article 54 OF the concessions and DEGREES
OF the republic OF Nicaragua to the Nicara-
qua Canal Association OF New York. Also
that the United States Government binds
itself to protect all the rights of citizens.
SAID concessions and DEGREES guarantee the |
neutrality OF said canal and it's operation
under the terms OF said concession and de-
crees, subject to the consent and approval
by the treaty or otherwise of the countries
through which the canal may be con.
,tructed.
Culberson opposed Phelan's amend
nents. II they were adopted the govern
nent would have to
KEEP STANDING ARMY
n Nicaragua to protect the rights of cor.
)orations.
Phelan replied that the gentleman rad
cally misapprehended the term of the
amendments. They were drawn for the
purpose of preventing the very result
which the gentleman was apprehensive
night ensue. they had been drawn care
ully in conformity with the utterances Of
he State Department from Grants ad-
to the present time.
Mullen OF Iowa said he did not intend to
ermit the bill to 60 on through without q
uorum.
Phelan, in order not to imperil the pass.
ge of the bill, withdrew his amendments,
nd Culberson's amendment was agreed to.
The bill being in committee of the whCle,
he question was put OF reporting the bill
svorably to the House. The vote re-
ulted 33 to 6, and Fuller made the point
( no quorum. The committee then rose,
nd the House took recess until evening.
The House at the evening session passed
z private pension bills and adjourned un-
j Monday.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1888-10-10
REPORTORLAL GLEANINGs,

In the Probate Court yesterday an orde,
OF sale was made in the estate of jacob
Ornstein.
The case OF Territory VS.. Lynch for as
sault on the Thomas boys is saffor hear
ing before Judge Dingevon at 9 O'Clock
next Monday.
The Montana Union train was 20 min.
utes late reaching Butte last evening,
caused by waiting for the Northern Pacific
connection at Garrison.
Auditor Calderhead OF the Montana
Union made his regular monthly trip over
the road yesterday and paid off the com.
pany's employees along the line.
1t is now stated definitely that the new
fast train OF the Manitoba and Montana
Central railways will be put on October
10. The company will run Pullman and
magnificent dining cars out OF Butte.
The influx of Eastern people into Mon
tana is greater this year than ever before.
AL trains are crowded. This of course is
owing largely to the cheap rates on the
railroad. The Harvest tickets are sold at
st. Paul for $50 for round trip TO Montana
raes Rocky Mountain Telegraph Company
have increased their messenger force in
Butte and will now deliver messages re-
ceived at their Office up to 10 O'Clock each
evening. This will prove OF great benefit to
our citizens.
VIM. Sheridan was brought down from
the county Jail and arraigned before Judge
Dingevon yesterday for the assault on
VIM. Grif1ths in a Centerville boarding
house. He pleaded not guilty, and the
case will be heard at 10 a. M, on Monday.
The case OF Territory VS.. Leimbach, for
Jerry Sullivan. was called before
Judge Lippincott yesterday afternoon at 3
o'clock. The complaining witness failed to
appear and the case was dismissed, the
costs being taxed against the complaining
That shrewd business man, Charley
Palmer, has seized the opportunity pre-
sented by the local stir in politics to dis.
tribute hand bills calling for a grand mass
for political discussion at the
corner OF Main and Granite this evening
when he will give the crowd one OF his
humorous addresses on the political situa-
tion with incidental reference to the main
chance. ...,
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1888-10-10
Filled for Record Yesterday.

William Owsley to Andrew Davis, the n.
W. 4 of the n. e. Y, the n. e. Y OF the n. W.
Y and lot 1, section 80, T. 3, n.r W.,
also all water in Basin and Blacktail
creeks above same claimed and owned by
said first party, and certain water ditch
about two miles long, carrying water from
said creeks to said land, which ditch Is
taken from said creek, also another ditch
about a mile long, conveying water from
Basin creek; $10,5OO. o. A.
George A. Cartier to Joseph Cartier, the
n ". Y OF the n. W. v, section IA, I. l, n. T.
aw 40 acres, also interest in certain
nersonal property belonging to Cartier q
Son; $4,000. &C., o-t;or .,
W. L. Farlin to G.L: Casey, a p1oSdlen 1ade lot 81
8, block 81, Butte; $500:
Michael Martin and wife to A: Z. Lon Lon
man. 30 foot lot on Main street. Cen'sr'
vile; $700.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1888-10-10
STREET RAILROAD PROGRESS.
The Motor to Run From South Butte at
the Beginning of Next Week.

The Motor to Run From SOutn ouGte aS
the Beginning of Next Week.
The cable road Is not making the pro-
gress that the contractor anticipated,
owing to the failure of the lumber COM
pany. with whom the contract was made
several months ago, to furnish the lumber
as rapidly as required. Several carpenters
had to be discharged on this account. La
borers are at work on both sides OF the
Montana Union cut below Centerville cut
ting out the roadway. The work there Is
very heavy, owing to the amount OF large
boulders that have to be removed. Imme-
diately north OF the railway cut there is
five feet of rock blasting, the worst piece
on the road.
At the corner of Park and Main a gang
of men we're at work yesterday straighten'
ing the motor line across Main street. AT
present the MeadervilIe motor stops east
of Main, The switch rails at Main and
Park will be removed and relaid at the
corner of Park and Montana. The com
pany expect to have the motor running
from South Butte by the beginning OF next
week, A third motor was received yester
day, named George, after Mr.. Willard
Benefits youngest boy, to be used on tnit
line
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1888-10-10
A c0NFEDERATE MoNUMENT.
A Memorial to Gen. Pickett Unveiled at
Richmond, Va, Friday.

A Memorial to Gen. Pickett Unveiled at
Richmond, Va, Friday.
RICHMOND, Va. October 5.--The unveil-
ing of a monument, to-day, to the memory
OF Gen. George e. Pickett, by Pickett's
Division Association, took place, with great
pomp. Confederate camps were present
from Alexandria, Fredericksburg, Norfolk,
Portsmouth and Petersburg, while the
Philadelphia brigade OF Union veterans
was present as guests of Lee Camp of
Richmond.
Among the distinguished personages in
line were Mrs. Pickett Major Charles
Pickett, W. D. Corse, Ex-Governor Curtin
and A. K. Mcclure of Philadelphia.
At about O'Clock Gettysburg hill was
reached. Shortly thereafter exercises be-
gan with prayer by the Rev. Richard Fer
guson, the chaplain of the Picket Associa-
ton. The Grafton was delivered by Major
r. Taylor Scott.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1888-10-10
THE PACIFIC COAST FREIGHT WAR
The Chicago Freight Bureau Preparing
for an Aggressive Campaign.

The Chicago Freight Bureau Preparing
for an Aggressive Campaign.
CHICAGO, October 5.-Merchants consti-
tuting the membership OF the Chicago
freight bureau, have not abandoned their
proposed fight on the transcontinentai
roads in consequence of discriminating
freight rates on Pacific Coast business.
They are ready to open fire at any moment,
but are waiting in. hope that the enemy
may see the error of it's war and surrender
in time to avert the legal contest.
Chairman Leeds has called meeting of
the transcontinental association for the
18th inst, presumably for the purpose Of
considering the situation with view to
applying the necessary remedy to whatever
tariffs do not strictly comply with the
provisions of the Interstate commerce
law.
No further steps will be taken by the
Chicago shippers until after the meeting
has been held, and everything will depend
upon the action Of the association at that
time.