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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-19
WANTS THE OFFICE.
VIM. McDermOtt Will Take Formal Step
To-Morrow to Assert His Rights.

VIM. McDermott Will Take Formal Step
To-Mor to Assert His Rights.
The counsel for VIM. McDermott, who is
contesting County Commissioner Jack -
right to retain the appointment conferred
on him by Judge Irvine upon Mr.. Leopold
Schmidts resignation, say that formal
steps will commence tomorrow. The
course he will be required to pursue, and
which it was yesterday stated Mr.. Nc
Dermott ~ould be advised to take, will be
to go to the Probate Judge, tender a bond
for the faithful performance OF the duties
and make formal demand to be installed
into office. II this is refused, proceedings
in the nature of quo warraDto, or AN ac-
tion for usurpa ton Of Office, will be begun
by his attorneys against Mr.. Jack in the
District Court.
The question, as is generally understood,
is whether disappointment by the Probate
Judge is for the full unexpired term OF Com
missioner Schmidt Or only until Il successor
could be elected at the next election. Mr..
Schmidt's full term does not expire until
December, 1890, and if Judge Irvine's ap-
pointee is to fill the full term of Mr.Schmidt,
Mr.. Jacks successor will not be elected for
two years yet. Mr.. Jack relies Oh an opin:
ion given by Chief Justice Mcconnell in q
similar case to this occurring in Jefferson
county in which he held that the ap-
pointee of the Probate Judge holds for the
full unexpired term of the officer
whose place he takes. The attorneys for
McDermott hold a different opinion tn this
and are confident of their clients title be-
ing clear. Judge DeWolfe is not bound by
the opinion OF Judge Mcconnell and the
question will come before him in all it's
pristine freshness for his interpre tatinn
OF the Territorial statute governing the
question, by virtue OF which Mr.. Jacks ap-
pointment was made by Judge Irvine.
Should an unfavorable opinion be rendered
in the District Court to ike claimant, it is
more than probable the case will be ap-
pealed to the full bench for final determiDa-
ton OF the question.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-19
He Wants to Give Americans Chance.

Tie Carson Appeal says that during
the past few years it's editor has had a
hard wreste with several distinguished for
eigners. When he goes out to his ranch it
seems like taking trip to Europe. The
cattle of an Italian at the head ofthe creek
fed all last summer on his grain field. A
German neighbor kept ripping out his
water dams as fast AZ he could build them.
An Irishman on tine south insisted on flood.
ing his road, and yesterday he found that
some Cinnamon had torn down his fence
and were on the inside stealing his wood.
1t occurs to this scribe that some Ameri-
can ought to have q chance to go for
something, and with the idea Of giving his
native countrymeH show, they are invi-
ted to take what is left before it is all gone.
We think Americans ought to get in some
where.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-19
RIDDLEBERGER ON INGALLS,.

The Virginia Senator Makes Serious Accu-
sations Against the Kansas Sentor.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-At 12:4O Presi-
dent pro tenn Ingalls, laid before the Senate
the resolution OF Riddleberger proposing a
reorganization of the Senate after January
1, and the author spoke in support OF it.
He said it's object was to pat some other
man than the Senator froui Kansas in the
chair, asserting that he had been the chief
figure in the most disorderly scenes he could
recollect occurring on the Senate floor. He
said it was necessary, in order that the
faith OF the republican party, pledged to
the consideration OF the British extradi.
tion treaty in open session, might be kept.
At the conclusion OF lis remarks Riddle
berger sked leave to withdraw the resolu-
tion, but objection was made by Harris, OF
Tennessee, who moved to lay it on the ia
BILE, and called for the yeas and nays, after
paying high tribute to Ingalls, imparti.
ality and ability. Finally the Senator
from Virginia was permitted to withdraw
the resolution and the incident closed.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-19
TELEGRAPHIC BREYITIES.
News From Every Part of the World Put
Into the Smallest Compass.

Into the Smallest Compass.
John Bright had another relapse.
A bourse, Paris, copper speculater named
Bex mas defaulted for 1000, 900 francs.
Birmingham, Ala, manufacturers have
paid a visit to Harrison.
The stockholders of the Lake Superior
Copper company have decided to wind up
the affairs of that concern.
DR.. James Scott, author of the Scott
liquor law Of Ohio, died at Columbus Sun
day, age 73.
Lucy Parsons. wife OF the dead anarch-
ist, arrived at her home in Chicago Mon
day.
The steamer Jasper Washington, from
Glasgow for London, foundered off the
Wicklow coast and eleven of the crew were
drowned.
Boulanger has sent a message of
sympathy to De Lesseps on the failure of
the canal project. Boulanger says the
rejection OF the bill is deplorable A meet
ing OF shareholders has been called.
At 1 p. m. Monday, the Panama Canal
shares were selling in Paris at SO francs at
rs centimes.
Passenger train No. Q, OF the Illinois
Central was robbed Saturday night. one
mile north OF Duck Hill, Miss, at 1O:15,
having been stopped by two men who
boaEdsazshse engine, compelled the engineer
at the point of q revolver, to run a mile
and then stop. TIE engineer was then
compelled to march to the express car,
where shots were exchanged with the
messenger, Charles Hughes, the latter be.
ing killed. The car was then robbed of
$4,000.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-19
Extent of Opium Smuggling.

ST. PAUL, December 17.-There is every
reason to believe that the smuggling con
spiracy, which United States officials here
discovered by inform tion given 10y one of
the band arrested uL Denver and the subse.
queut seizure OF 800 pounds OF opium at
St. Vincent, is assuming greater proper
tions than supposed and it is certain that
opium smugglers were not confined to
opium, but large quantities OF silks and
other costly articles from China have been
landed in British Columbia and brought to
various r.iLts on the Canadian Pacific
railroad md cons; ~" to smugglers, 1t is
known tht.t t..c .uTernment officers have
recently seized several small lots OF silk
that are said to have been disposed OF to
ST. Paul and Minneapolis merchants. The
officials are preserving the utmost secrecy
in the hope OF catching some OF the SNUG
E lprs
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-19
GEAVE DOUBTS AMOUR srAsLEY.
The British Government Questioned Com
cerning Actions of the Army mt Khar-

/ toum.
| LONDON, December 15.-In Common,
Lord Randolph Churchill asked whether
tne reports OF the capture OF Emin Pasha
ana Stanley were true, and whether the
government would negotiate with Osmau
Diena Tor the release OF the European and
hnartouin, before beginning hostilities.
doschen, acting for the government
leader, replied that the infor nation re-
ceived by the government was so uncer-
tain it would be impossible to suspend
operations for the relief OF Suakim during
the many weeks that would elapse before
tne late OF the explorers could be ascer.
tanned.
John Morley asked the government to
suspend operations at Suakim until Mon
DAY. Goschen replied that the question
could not be complied with, but he prom
lsed that no instructions would be given
to hurry operations.
Morley May take it, then, that the
government will do the bestit can to pre-.
vent the commencement of hostilities
wltnout tying the hands of the military
6uUuOr1Gl66!'
Goschen-I cannot tie the hands OF the
military authorities. shall not 90 an
inch beyond the statement have already
made"
SUAKIM, December 15.-The date of 1869
Is stamped upon the cartridges which ac-
companied Osman Digna's letter announc-
ing the capture OF Emin Pasha and the
white traveller.
BRUSSELS, December 15.-The Belgian
consul at Suakim telegraphs to the gov
ernment that the military ard political
authorities there believed that Emin
Pasha was captured and his force dis
posed, but are in doubt about the capture
Of Stanley.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-19
The Receivership of Mormon Church
Property.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-An answer was
received to-day from the attorney-general
to the Senate resolution of inquiry as to
the conduct OF certain United States off,
GERS in Utah in connection with tie receiv-
ership of the property of the Church of
Latter Day Saints, forfeited under the Ed
munds law. The attorney general says tt g
court appointed F. H. Dyer, United States
Marshal fer Utah, receiver in the case No.
vember Z. 1887, the property being OF the
estimated value of $SOO,OOO. In the be-
ginning of certain suits as receiver, Dyer re-
tained United States District Attorney Pc
ters. Allowances of $4,000 to the F.
ceiver and $4,000 to his attorney were
made, and when the knowledge OF this fact
came to the department OF justice, United
States District Attorney Hobson, Of Col
orado, wat sent to Salt Lake City to make
examination, which is now pending.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-19

He Kills His Squaw and Three Indian Po-
lice, and Then Himself.

He Kills His Squaw and Three Indian Po-
lice, and Then Himself
CAMP POPLAR RIVER, Mont, December
17.-At Fort Peck Indian Agency Satur-
day, Pretty Boy, a Yankton Sioux, while
intoxicated made a murd rous attack on
his squaw. He felled her to the ground
with blow from club, and then jumped
on her body and attempted to scalp her.
Several Indian police seized him, but he
broke away and running to his tepee,
seized q Winchester rifle, with which he
opened fire on the police, instantly killing
two and fatally wounding third.
He then proceeded to where the squaw
was lying and shot the top OF her head off.
THIS done the mad buck attempted
to escape, firing repeatedly at the Indian
police who pursued him. Finding escape
impossible, he halted about mile from the
agency and shot himself through the heart.
The affair created the greatest excitement,
and had it not been for the presence OF two
companies OF the Twentieth Infantry, who
interfered, q general fight would have oc-
Cured. Investigat tiou is in progress to as
certain who supplied the Indian with liq-
uor, and if the party can be located he will
lie dealt severely with.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-19
A Notorious Bank Robber Captured.

DENvER, Colo, Dec. III. Metz, one of
the men who made an unsuccessful attempt
to rob the Peoples Savings and Deposit
bank here on Thursday, and was arrested,
was identified to-day by Robert Pinkerton
as Horace Hovan, alias Little Horace" !"
one of the most noted bank thieves Of
America. Hoyan's accompiice, who es.
capped, is known to be Walter Sher dan
alias Ralston, alias Keene, and known in
Colorado as Walter A. Stewart. another
noted bank robber. Stewart came to Dem
yer about fifteen years ago with nearly
100000, and became director of one of
the Denver national banks. He lost money
by fast living and speculation, and lett the
state in 1875, after having swindled several
houses out of considerable money.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-19
THE YTIAN AFFAIR,
The Seized Steamer Probably to be Re-
Captured and Returned to New York.

The Seized Steamer Probably to be Re-
Captured and Returned to New York.
New YORK, December 15.-The Atlas line
steamer Andes sailed to-day for Port au
Prince. The rumors that she carries sew.
eral hundred Thousand ball cartridges for
the Haytian government could not be off,
cially verified. From another source it
was learned that in addition to the car
tridges she CARED on Thousand Winchester
and Remington rifles. Minister Preston
this afternoon refused to affirm or deny
this report or the report to the effect that
the crew is under contract with him to
take possession of the seized steamer,
Haytien Republic.
The report is believed in shipping circles,
and is looked upon as a wise movement OF
the Hay tian minister. 1t is understood
that the crew will at once be sent to Port
an Prince and placed Immediately on the
Haytian Republic and the vessel headed
for New York, where she will arrive before
the Galena and the Yantic reach Hayti.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-19
WASHINGTON,S INAUGURAL.
New York City Preparing for Great
Time Next April.

New York City Preparing for Great
Time Next April.
New YORK, December 4.-President-elect
Harrison has been invited to attend the
centennial celebration of Washington's q
first inauguration in this city April 20 and
80 next, and also to refer to the observ.
ance of the event in his inaugural message.
This is his reply:
"INDIANAPoLIs, December Ia have the
honor to acknowledge the receipt OF your
communication OF November 27 in relation
to the cent? nnial celebration inaguration
of President Washington, and am very
much obliged to you for the full and de-
tailed information as to the plans oi the
Committee which you have given me. Oi
course the response to the official invita-
ton must be deferred. 1 shall be glad to
hear rom Mr.. King at his earliest con-
venience regarding any information or his
torical reference that would be OF service
to me in case / am called upon to take
part in the interesting exercises which your
committee have in contemplation. very
truly yours BENZ. Harrison"
President Cleveland and those VINO con
stitute his cabinet have been invited to at'
tend
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-19
Disturbing Religious Meeting in Georgia

1t is no light thing to disturb religious
meeting in Georgia. The other evening
while prayer was being offered in the Oconee
church the sharp snap OF an igniting match
disturbed the congregation. just before the
bened iction was pronounced the preacher
said: IF the young man who struck that
match will come forward after service and
acknowledge it, or say it was accidental,
we will excuse him, but il he does not there
is d man in this house who will slit it out,
and it will cost him more than one thou
sand boxes of matches at wholesale" Al
ter the benediction the young man and
young woman walked forward, and the
youth said it was the young woman who
had doue the awful deed. How did it
happen, my sister," asked the parson. She
said: "Well, sir, had the match in my
b md and was rubbing it on the bench, not
thinking of what was doing, and before
knew it the thing went Off" She was ex-
cused. It is said that several years ago in
a church at Athens, Ga, a young NJ an was
fined $500 for doing just what the sister
did.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-19
REALISM IN A BORDER DRAMA.

Indians Raise Particular Ned in Theatre
at Sandusky, Ohio.
CLEVELAND, o.. December 14.-During the
presentation OF border drama at San
dusky. tonight, by travelling combina.
ton, three Indians engaged in quarrel in
the dressing room. John Ungerer, stage
manager, interfered. He was struck with a
tomahawk and shot at, and fired, in turn
at the Indians.
Ungerer was forced to retreat, and his
wife grabbed his pistol, discharging blank
cartridges in the face of one OF the Indians
who fired at her three times, inflicting
slight wound.
By this time the audience begun to STAN
pede, and a few policemen carried the three
redskins to the city prison, where they
were locked up. s7A-.-..ss-zs5.a.=ss-
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-19
THE BANK SUSPENDED PAYMENT.
The Cashier Had Made Bad Loans-NOth.
ing of a Criminal Character.

The Cashier Had Made Bad Loans-Noth
ing of Criminal Character.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1.-THE California
National bank, of San Francisco, sus-
pended payment to-day. r. P. Thomas,
president, stated that the suspension was
due to the irregularities of the cashier, G.
H. Ramsden; that the extent of these ir-
regularities was not known, but the bank
has sufficient available funds to insure all
depostors against loss.
Cashier Ramsden was suspected last
week, and an Investigation OF his books
has been in progress, which, so far, has not
been sufficiently thorough for any definite
statement to be issued.
The bank was incorporated two years
ago, as IL joint stock organization, the
sh.tres eing taken by inves, ors in this city
sad in the East. The authorized capital
Was 81 ,OOO,OOO, Of which 100000 were
subscrlb in com. 1t is stated that the
irregusrities referred to are not vi Il crini.
nal character, but consist principally OF
Dad loans.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-19
Two lessons ON One Allowance.

Father-Hello! Where did you get all
those toys?
Son-I bought them with the money you
gave me.
how to save" 49,,
ayes. pa, kept it for three weeks, until
learned ali about saving, und now I'm
learning how to shop" p."-Philadelphia
Record.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-19
A PoWW0W At HELENA.
Republicans I'm Conclase to Parcel Ont Of
fees Among Themselves.

Republicans I'm Conclaye to Parcel Ont OF
fices Among Themselves.
HELENA, December 17.-[Special to th,
Miner. lit was whispered in political cir
cles to-day that Mantle and his trusty
henchman, ). Barleycorn Read, would ar
rive on this evenings train. Messrs. Hirsh.
field, Carter cad others were promptly at
the depot to welcome Silver Bow County g
fayorite son and Mr.. ]. Barleycorn
Read.
After the party had partaken OF q hearty
dinner at the Cosmopolitan, they were es-
corted to the Office OF Secretary Weed in
the Parchen block, where several more OF
the chosen few were assembled to 60 into
caucus. The caucus was held as per agree
ment, and one or two OF the knowing ones
who we're present say that Offices have been
provided for about one-han Of the Helena
contingent. Some protest was entered BY
the Bozeman delegation, who desired the
postmastership of
THE FUTURE CAPITAL OF MONTANA
to be named by them.
The Silver Bow delegation have been
promised the disposal of several Offices,
hence they joined hands with the Helenaites
and the outside delegations all got ''soup."
Considerable kicking was INDUCED in, but
all to no purpose. as tine slate is made up,
and all who do not stand in with the gang
must take back seat. unless President.
elect Harrison may want to have some
thing to say himself, and then the slate
may be broken.
One fresh individual from Deer Lodge,
who had not the fear OF the wrath of the
gang, asked the caucus how much they had
subscribed to the national commit tee when
a trusted agent from Matt Quay had visited
this territory this fall in the interest of the
national committee. Horror was depicted
upon the faces Of those present, not one of
whom had lent helping hand to the ma
tional committee, who had, nevertheless,
received $4,000 from Montana. This
latter, said the gentleman from Deer Lodge,
probably will have some weight with Quay,
who has list of all the gentlemen who
contributed from Montana in his inside
vest pocket. The party leaders, however,
said to themselves: ''If we stand together
like band OF brothers, and with Carter at
Washington, we will carry our point"
That Helena has enough Republicans to
fill every office from the Yellowstone to the
Missoula river, and proposes to trot them
forward at the proper time, is not denied
here. BEETLE.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-19
THE BILL Is REJECTED.
FATE OF THE FRENCH GOVERN
1fEN1,S PANAMA. CANAL SCHEME.

| A. Majority of the Committee Report
Against the Proposed Measure to Give
Government Aida Lively Discussion
The Bill Rejected by Considerable
Vote.
PARIS, December 14.-In an interview
DeLessers said he Was satisfied with the
governments action, which he was conf
dent would enable him to complete the
canal. The most complete accord reigned
between the government and the company.
The money required would undoubtedly be
found. He stated that the governments re-
fuses to Give the canal an official character,
but the state guarantees the project on
consideration OF Americas promise that
she would not oppose the construction OF
the canal while it remained private en-
terprise.
PANS, December I5.-The COMMITTEES ap-3
pointed by the Deputies to consider the bill
postponiDg the payment OF the Panama
canal liabilities, rejects the measure.
While the committee was examining the
dill, Petral. minister Of finance, stated that
the new Societe Detantes was prepared to
constitute itself within fortnight with a
capital of 10, 600, 900 or Is, 900, 900 francs
to continue the operations OF the old COM
Pany. This would precede the proposed
new compan' :, the stock OF which be fixed
according To the result OF inquiries.
MORE ADVERSE STILL.
The committee also rejected the counter
scheme mentioned by M. Peytral for the
constitution of a new company. The COM
mittee will also report to the Chamber that
in their opinion the Chamber has no right
to egislate upon such matters.
The Cabinet has decided not to withdraw
the bill. 1t has also resolved not to offer a
substitute measure providing for more
precise settlement OF the Canal company's
affairs.
When the report OF the committee was
made, the Chamber of Deputies proceeded
to the discussion of it. Lias,
in behalf of be minority, regretted that the
committee had declined to bear the tempo.
rary administration of the company, so
that they could arrive at correct knowl-
edge OF the sit uation. M. Jumel, reporter
Tor the committee explained that the com.
mittee desired only to examine the Ques-
tion from the standpoint OF
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE GOVERNMENT
and chamber. He was ready, if so desired,
not as reporter of the committee, but simply
as deputy, to furnish q complete seate. |
ment OF the position of the company. IL
M. Meriden dwelling on the Importance OF |
the subject, urged adoption of the bill
M. Petral, minister of finance, supported |
5he bill in the interest of $40, 900 subscrib- /
Dts to the Panama stock.
M. Jumel again arose and objected to The /
dill as useless, and expressed belief that
jhe company's position would be better
three months hence than now.
M. Petriel, in replying to a question,
stated that S6 100000 francs had been
deposited in Credit Foncier as a guarantee
or the payment OF the lottery bonds.
M. Christophele, director of Credit Fon-
ier, here interposed to say this sum was
lot now at the disposal OF the Canal Com
,any.
Thereupon the bill was rejected without
my attempt to discuss it's clauses by q
'ote OF 262 against 1873.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-19
GREAT FALLS MATTERS.
Deputy Sheriff Bradford Bound Over for
an Assault with Deadly Weapon.

GREAT FALLS, Mont, December 10
Especial to the Miner by the Rocky Noun
tain Telegraph Line.] - Deputy Sheriff
Bradford was bound over by Judge Huy to
await the action OF the Grand Jury for
an assault on Mr.. Bulmer with deadly
weapon. Bradford waived examination.
Bail was fixed at 81 900.
Messrs. C. w. Case and E. Wakeman,
general and assistant superintendents, and
J. o. Pat,ie, master mechanic. OF the st.
Paul. Minneapolis & Manitoba railroad,
arrived here on to-day's train. They visit
ed the Sand Coulee tomorrow afternoon
and will leave for st. Paul early this morn
ing.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-19
Rival Street Lines in Denver.

DENVER, December 10.-The first cable
line of the Denver Tramway Company g
twelve miles of track was completed to-
day. Tonight the company's entire force,
2, 800 men, was unex pectedly put to work
on another cable system OF twelve miles,
having it's main line on Lawrence street.
This move is to head off cable line pro-
posed to be built by the Denver Co., "a
rival organization. The Lawrence street
track tonight is lined by tramway and
cable men working by torch-light. There
is great excitement in the city over the
matter.