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TALUABLE RACERS BURNED.
Senator Stanford's Palo Alto Stables De.
stroyed by an Incendiary.

SS-~SsS~ Se&s~AASA - . - sAo 0AtO cthul0b O6-
stroyed by an Incendiary.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 1S,-A fire at Palo
Alto last night burned portion of the
stable OF Senator Leland Stanford. The
loss will reach at least 100000. Details
60 to show that the fire was incendiary. A
very few minutes before the flames were dis
covered in the shed the watchman made his
usual rounds and found every ything in proper
order. He had not reached his room before
the fire was discovered, and almost before
the stable men could raise cry one of
the one-story wooden sheds was blazing
fiercely. Every person on the farm at once
made an effort to hberate the valuable
racers, but the heat drove the men back
and they were forced to witness the crema-
tion of the horses without being able to
lift q hand to save them. The following
horses were burned to death: Clifton Belle.
value $4,000; Rexford, a 5-year-old,
record 2:24, worth about the same; Ner-
laine, though only 2-year-oid was con-
sidered worth $4,000. Ayear ago it made
the fastest on record for yearling, 2:31.
This horse was SO badly burned that it was
shot. The horses burned but yet alive are:
Palo Alto and Fast Manzanito, record to
date, ZIG. With care the latter horse may
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Fire I'm AIile. Citv.

MILES CRY, Mont, April 19.-[special to
The Miner. IA row OF frame houses in
the residences portion OF the city caught fire
at an early hour this morning and nothing
was left to do but to watch the progress
made by the flames. In less than an hour q
mass OF smouldering embers marked where
they stood. The fire originated in the rear
OF Chinese laundry and was aremarkable
occurrence, as there was no fire in the
house at the time. The loss is confined to
the buildings. All the household effects
were removed, and the loss will not exceed
$4,000, fully covered by insurance.
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The HOuse.

WASHINGTON, April 10 The further con-
sideration OF the tariff bill was on motion
postponed until Tuesday next, and the
House went into committee OF the whole
On the Indian appropriation bill. An
amendment was adopted appropriating
$4,000 for the education OF Indian pupils
in Alaska. An amendment was reported
striking cut the provision for, an inspector
of Indian schools and providing for q
superintendent of Indian schools.
Bayne, of Pennsylvania, offered an
amendment providing that as the Indian
day and training schools were church or
ganizations assisting in educational work,
the Christian Bible may be taught in the
language of the Indians if in the
opinion of the persons in charge of the
school it is deemed conducive to the moral
welfare of the pupils. Adopted.
The committee then rose Randall, of
moved to strike out the
clause appropriating $2,S5s, 900 for the
payment OF the Choctaw judgment and the
previous question was ordered on this mo-
ion and final passage OF the bill. The
natter went over and the House ad.
ourned.
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ST. LOUIS, April 19.-The Bethel Home,
a cheap lodging house on Olive street, was
partially burned tonight. Great ex-
cltement prevailed. A number of
the inmates were rescued from
windows. Several men were seriously
burned and it is feared two or three people
were suffocated in the building. The ruins
are too hot to admit of a thorough search
and but one body has been recovered up to
O'Clock.
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KISSED BY DEPUTIES.
The Peasant Revolt,

BUCHAREST, April 19.-Details OF the
rising OF peasants which have reached this
city describe the revolt as widespread.
peasants destroying houses and proper, y.
In most villages the houses of land owners
and farmers have been sacked and wrecked,
granaries pilIaged and local officials bar
barously treated. A number of them have
been killed. The territorial troops joined
in the pillage and fired upon the troops of
the line. Since instructions were sent to
the troops to adopt severe measures for
the suppression OF the revolt hosts of in
surgents have been killed and wounded or
taken prisoners. Prisons are crowded.
The fugitives continue to pour into
Bucharest.
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The Conkling Funeral.

New YORK, April 19.-The body OF ex-
Senator Conkling was placed in a cask t
about noon. There were few callers.
but many kilograms OF coincidence
were received. A committee of twenty-five
to be appointed by the Common Council
of Utica will arrive tomorrow to ATTEND
the funeral and will act as an escort to the
remains on the journey.
THE SERVICES IN NEW YORK.
kilograms continue to be received by the
family expressing sorrow on the death OF
ex-senator Conkling from all parts OF the
United States. The funeral in this city
will take place at Trinity Chapel at 10 a.
m. Tomorrow. The procession will enter
the church as follows: Mrs. Conkling, with
Colonel Fred A. Conkling, Mr.. and Mrs.
Oakland, Alderman Conkling and Miss
ConkIing, Judge A. C. Coke and Howard
Conkling, Mrs. q. s. Grant and her sons
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Outrage by White Gaps.

CHICAGO, April.1S Times special from
New Albany, Ind, says band OF White
Caps last night took Jas. Seebers, Robert
Brumfeld and Mrs. Nancy Wilson from the
woman's house, stripped them and tied
them to tree. The men were given one
hundred and twenty five lashes each, blood
being drawn at every stroke. The men
tainted several times, bat water was
thrown on them and they were resuscitated
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Il MURDER MYSTERY.
Man and Woman Shot in the Street in
Portland, Maine.

PORTLAND, Maine, April ia strange
man and woman were seen walking on the
street to-day, and a few moments later two
pistol shots were heard. The couple were
found lying on the sidewalk, apparently
dead, but while being removed the man re-
vived and gave the name of Edward Cha Sc
OF New York. He is thought Co be the
son OF DR.. E. P. Chase, No. 2O2 East
Eleventh street, New York, and has been
stopping at the City Hotel several DAYS
under the name of johnson. He said
the woman was Mrs. Nellie Stevens, of
Gardiner. Maine. In Chases pocket was
found diary with the following entry:
Read this. She is the daughter of Hon.
). ID. Ladd, OF Gardiner" Tho woman has
been in the city some days and it is sup
posed the couple met by appointment,
though the cause of the shooting is a
mystery. bullet went through her head
and killed her instantly. Chase was shot
Ia the temple and the doctors have taken
the bullet out from under the SCALP on the
side OF the head. He is dangerously woun
ded and Is not expected to live
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WilI issue a Manifesso

PARIS, April 1s.-Figaro says General
Boulanger will shortly issue a significant
political manifesto, in which he will propose
a revision Of the constitution. The League
OF Patriots have congratulated Boulanger
upon his election to the Chamber of Depu-
ties from the department of Nord.
Another attempt was made last night to
hold an Opportunist meeting at Bordeaux,
but the Boulangists again interfered and
forced suspension of the gathering.
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Earthquakes In Canada.

RIVER Du LoUP, Quebec, April 19.-At
l2:4O this morning slight shock of earth
quake was felt here. 1t passed from north
to south and lasted only three or four
seconds.
ST. PAULs Bay, Quebec. April ia
very strong earthquake shock which lasted
nearly three minutes was felt here about
1:3O this morning,
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TRIBUTES TO THE DEAD.
SENTIMENTS OF PUBLIC MEN BE-
GARDING CONKLING.

How Some Washington Mens Speak a
Him-HIs Obsequies VIII Take Place
in Utica, But Short Services win b.
Held in New York,
NEW YORK, April 1S.-The funeral ser
vices OF Roscoe Conkling will be held over
the dead Senator's remains on Friday morn
ing in Trinity chapel, West Twenty-fifth
street. Rev. Morgan l. Dix will officiate.
assisted bo other c'ergymen. On Friday
afternoon the remains will be taken on a
special train to Utica where funeral SER
vices will be held in Calvary cemetery on
Saturday afternoon. The pail bearers
selected are Judge Shipman, Abram s.
Hewitt, 8. L. M. Barlow, Clarence A.
Seward, Manton Marble, Sena tor
! Ohm q. Jones. Senator Don
Cameron, William j. Wallace, Walter s.
Church and Isaac Fl. Bailey. This morning
The body was embalmed by an undertaken
and placed in a casket. The United States
Jircuit Court, City Court an6 other courts
adjourned to-day out of respect to the mem.
Dry OF Conkling. Addresses o. eulogy were
made by several judges and lawyers.
1t was rumered that Conkling suffered |
rom internal troubles, and that since death |
In abscess in the stomach had been discov-
red. DR.. Barker said there was no truth |
a such rumors. Conkling's organs were
ealthy and that he died from exhaustion.
The short service in this city is for the |
urpose OF accommodating many friends in
he city and from Washington. In this citv
nd Brooklyn flags are flying at half mast
n city halls and other public buildings.
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Convention Fares Agreed unon

CHICAGO, April 1S.-The Western States
Passenger Association at meeting here to-
day agreed upon a rate of one fare for the
round trip for the annual meeting OF the
National Educational Association to be
helm in San Francisco July II to 20. Like
rates were made for the Republican and
Democratic National Convent ions and
other similar events,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-21
TERMs OF sETTLEMENT.
Arranging For Tariff Debate.

WASHINGTON, April 1S.,-At the Demo-
cratic caucus tonight after considerable
debate resolution was adopted that the
Democratic members OF the Ways and
Means Committee be requested to confer
with their associates on the committee and
endeayor to reach an agreement as to the
time during which debate on the tarln
shall continue.
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Foraker pledges HImself % sisrnan.

Foraker Pledges Himself TO sherman.
DAYTON, Ohio, April 1s.-The Ohio Re
publican State Convention effected tenn
porary organization by electing ex-Speaker
Keller chairman. Resolutions slnent
Conkling's death were passed. Goyarnor
Foraker made q speech. in which he
pledged his allegiance to Sherman Con-
gressman Butterworth also spoke, and The
adjourned to tomorrow.
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Got Even with the Company.

sT. LOUIS, April I9.-The jury in the suit
OF David s. Fotheringham against the
Adams Express Company for false impris-
onment, after being out three hours, agreed
on 9 verdict OF $50, 900 for the plaintiff.
Fotheringham was the messenger who. in
December, 1885, was robbed by Fred Wit.
trock alias Jim Cummings of over $50, 900.
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and their wives. Then following win come:
a delegation of thirty citizens OF Utica
headed by the Mayor; q deleea-
tion OF eight Congressman and fifteen
members Of the legislature will follow. No
sermoH will be preached. The funeral ser
vice OF the Episcopal church will be read.
The remains will start for Utica at 1915
p. m. by special train. Conkling died q
comparatively poor man. His house in
Utica is valued at $4,000. He owned
eight improved lots on One.hundred and
Thirteenth and One Hundred and Four
beenth streets and unimproved lots in the
OF Washington. He also owned
'ome securities. No will has been found.
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Relief Denied Paymaster Bash

49,, ",AsHINGToN, April 18s-The President
p SVUeo a bill for the relief OF Major Daniel
M Dash' paymaster United States Army.
NC ne ooect of the bill is to release Pay
ernMer Bash from all liability to the Gov
which, Tor the loss by theft OF $7,250
ment o, vas entrusted to him for the pay
posts VI united States troops at various
Wyom;Sn Sne OF which was Fort Mckinney,
the territory. In the veto message
esident says: When it
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An Intruder Shot,

ST. LOUIS, April ia special to the
Post-Dispatch from Saradia, Miss, saws.
Edward Cossar, a colored man of consider
able wealth. returned to his.shome unex-
pectedly last night and found Rev. Sidney
Hibler, pastor of Methodist church and
principal OF a school, at his home. Not
being satisfied with his explanation, he
shot him in the head, killing him instantly.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-21
Dakota Tin.

RAPID Cry, OAK, April 19.-The new
laboratory Of the School of Mines has made
its first run OF Dakota tin ORE The reduc-
ton process proved complete success.
Plans for the erection of large works for
treating tin by this process were immedi-
ately formed by leading citizens.
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Russian Naval Preparations.

CRACow, April 19.-The Sea OF Axof war
fiotiiia will be reinforced by twelve tor
pedo boats. They have been ordered in
France and will cost s30, 600. The Gov.
ernment is retaining merchant vessels In
readiness to transport troops to Bulgaria
at cost of f12. 600 monthly.
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The National Game.

At Kansas City-Kansas City, 10; Cincin.
natl, 4.
At st. Louis-st. Louis, 13; Louisville, 7.
At Philadelphia = Athletics, 8; Balti-
more, 8.
At New York-Brooklyn. Ia; Cleveland,
3. Ward has signed with the New York
club
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Russia,s Interest in france

ST. PETERSBURG, April 1S.-The Moscow
Gazette in an article on the French situa-
tion says it is greatly to Russia's interest
that France should be strong, no matter
through whom,
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Il TENNESSEE LYNCHING
Coi"red Man and Woman Disposed of for
Completely in Incendjarism.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, April ia special
dispatch to the American from Gallatin,
Tenn. says Isaac kirkpatrick and Puss
kirkpatrick, both colored, were taken
from cabin about five miles from Gala
tin by band OF men. The woman was
hanged and the man shot through the
brain. Some time since John Keerby's
country residence was burned to the ground
with the entire contents. Suspicion has
pointed to Puss Kirk patrick as the perpe-
traitor OF the deed. Kirkpatrick was not
suspected OF having taken any part in the
burning. 1t is thought that when the mob
visited Kirkpatrick's cabin be recognized
some OF the party and they killed him be-
cause they feared they would be expose d.
Both bodies were brought to Gallatin,
"here they were received by hundreds of
negroes
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SUSPECTED OF MURDER.
MEME. BEsS BEBAR, THE NEW ReRK
MEDIUM.

Her spook Pictures Identified as tn.
: Property of an Old Artist Aliser who
Died Mysteriously Two Years Ago
Presumably Poisoned by Her.
| New York, April 19.-On the strength OF
the affidavit OF David Valkenburg, admin
istrator Of the estate Of Samuel L. Loewen-
here, an old art dealer, who, it has been
limited at, was poisoned by Nine. Diss De-
bar, search was made to-day at Luther A.
Marsh's house. 1t was suspected that
Nine. Debar's paintings, which she
claims were given her by King Lud-
wig OF Bavaria, were some she had
stolen from old Loewenherz. About thirty
valuable paintings weresidsntifisd "a sorne
that had been formerly seen in Loewen.
herz's shop. Mr.. Valkenburgh also identi-
fled the pictures as ones which were stolen
from Loewenherz. The paintings are not
the celebrated ''spook pictures" but those
which Mime. Debar saws came to her through
her alleged mother, Lola Montez The
possession OF the paintings by the Diss
Debars and demands made for their return
by Loewenherz, it is claimed, are what led
to the murder of the latter.
THE MIsER ARTIST,
Pioneer Press special: Nine. Diss he
Bars alleged spirit paintings have at last
been traced. They were not produced by
the spirits, but were owned, and perhaps
painted, by Samuel F. Lowenhsrz. an ar.
tlst who died in December, 1886, under
very suspicious circumstances. And further
than that, Nine. Diss DeBar is likely to be
charged with having caused the death of
Lowenherz, who was Hebrew artist.
When his body was found the legs were
wrapped III old newspapers, and the sur
rounding circumstances were SO suspicious
hat an
AUTOPSY WAS PERFORMED. ID
No attention was given to the case at the
lime. and only two persons stood by his '
rave when the old artist was buried. One 8
vas Nine. Diss Debar, as she then called q
lerself, and Isadore Cohnfield, an old-time {
cnooimate OF Loewenherz's. Nine. Diss t
'eoar had become acquainted with the old 2
rtlst IN some unknown manner several |
ears previous to his death and kept up
= !" 'rtanreship by raying constant
isits TO the old miser in his squalid apart. 81
tents He lived surrounded by large a
lumber of paintings, which he always !,
noIe very VALUABLE. lG was the -,
pinion OF all who knew the old miser that -
9 left lie
LARGE AMOUNT OF MONEY %
shind him at his death, and Lawyer :.
ummel, who has charge OF the case, init N
ates that the treasure left by old Loewen. l.
'rz might even now be in the Golfers OF the -
edium. After the old mans death Nine. y.
SS Debar took all tho ,nlI sb
hen the relatives came to look for the 10
operty, or valuables, nothing could be ia
und. Mr.. Loewenherz was nearly 80 W.
ars old. Lawyer Hummel says that th
ter the medium possessed herself of the hs
lser's paintings she had them slowed tb
a building on Broadway. and General CO
ss Debar succeeded by chemical process ca
covering the pictures with a substance ws
l1ch faded away when exposed to light. ma
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STILL MULTIPLYING.
ACCIDENT ADDED TO ACCIDENT
TWO MORE ON THE LIST.
ibraham Winn KilIed at the OoIusa
Yesterday and William Derry Fatally
Injured Tuesday Last,
]

Injured Tuesday Last.
Yesterday added another to the list OF
fatal mining accidents in Butte, and like 40
many OF it's predecessors it was, after due
| investigation, attributed to the carelessness
oil the victim. The scene of the accident
was the Colusa mine and the time about 6
O'Clock, Just as the shifts were being
changed. As soon as the extent OF the
terrible accident was made known the
coroner, DR.. Amsden, was summoned and a
!nry empanneled- An inspection of the
BODY showed that the deceased was
named Abraham Winn, that his
skull was completely mashed and his
body considerably bruised. Three witnesses
were examined each OF whom was present
at the time OF the accident. Their names
are Richard Giles, j. H. Martin and VIM.
derrans. From the testimony it appears
that Winn was the station tender at the
26O-foot level OF the Colusa, position he
had occupied for about six months, In
che evening at about O'Clock, just as the
shit was being changed, the three men
above named entered the cage and were
after followed by Vim, who
,ave the signal to hoist. As he did so he
eaned over in some manner not exactly
explained, and was at once called to
~ one of the three to look out.
'r come in, or words to that effect.
The warning was unheeded and a second
alter his head struck the timber and the
'ody was precipitated from the cage to the
tation below. The vehicle was at once
owered and the body brought to the sur
ace, where it was made apparent that Life
.as extinct. After hearing the testimony
he jury returned a verdict that deceased
ad come to his death by being caught in
be wall plate OF the 260-foot level OF the
olusa mine and that the accident was
aused by his own neglect. Winn
as a man of middle age,
ative OF Cornwall, England, an old miner,
no has been in this country for some
ears, who had been in the camp for
bout five years and who was quiet and
nobtrusive in manner, but whose friend
lips were lasting. He was a member in
bod standing OF the Miners Union and at
le conclusion of the inquest the remains
ere taken in charge by that organization
III removed to the undertaking establish
ent OF Hermann on West Broadway to
prepared for interment This morning
icy will be removed to the Miners Union
all from which place the funeral will be
Id at o'clock this afternoon.
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INDIANA FOR HARRISON.

Delegations Elected Yesterday All
Pledged to His support.
INDIANAPOLIS, April ril19.-Conventions for
the selection OF delegates to the Chicago
convention were held here to-day in every
Congressional district in Indiana. With
but one exception all the delegations are
instructed for General Harrison and in that
case the delegation was personally pledged
to his support. This gives ex-senator
Harrison practically unanimous support
and leaves Judge Gresham without a dele
gate from his own State. Four delegates
at large will be selected by the State con-
vention May 8.
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Deceased wife,s Sister Bill.

LONDON, April 1S.-in the House of
Commons this afternoon the Right Hon.
Edward Heneage moved the passage OF the
bill to legalize marriage with deceased
wife's sister. The motion occasioned a
sharp debate, but was finally carried by
vote OF 239 to 1872.
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Blood Poisoning Superyenes.

LONDON, April 18.-A dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph Company from Berlin,
timed 4 p. NJ, says the condition of the
Emperor is less satisfactory. 1t is reported
blood poisoaIng has supervened and that
his temperature has increased. The hope
ful feeling of this morning has been replaced
by feeling OF despondency.
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Anarchy in Roumania.

LONDON, April 1S.-The riots in Rou-
mania are spreading. Soldiers have been
sent to thirty villages to restore order.
Robbery, murder and other outrages are
being committed. The Government is pow
erless.
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Coniery Explosion,

LONDON, Apri! 19.-An explosion occur.
red in the st. Helen colliery, Workington,
last evening. 1t is reported that seventeen
persons were killed and several injured
fatally. 0u
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Ter-remble Tyrants !,

LONDON, April 1s.-There are reports
from Lugano, Switzerland, that renewed
activity prevails among the Nihilists, who
are reorganizing with the intention OF pres
emily beginning new operations.
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Just Lika ola Friana.

VIENNA, April 18.-It has been arranged
that Emperor Francis Joseph will meet
Queen Victoria at the Innspruck Railway
station on Monday and that they shall
take luncheon together.
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Matthew Arnold Rur,ad

LONDON, April 19.-The funeral of Mat
thew Arnold took place to-day at Lale-
ham. near Staines, his birthplace. The
Dean OF Westminster and Canon Farrar
officiated.
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Tn. n1as,a, Brewers Ahead.

New YoRK, April 1S.-The Secretary OF
the Master Brewers Association said to-
night about 3 800 men we're now at work,
OF which /, ,273 were old men. The NUMBER
locked out on Monday was about nve
Thousand.
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Custer County Delegatas,

MILES Cry, April 19.-[special the
Miner. IA meeting Of the Republican Gen.
tral Committee was held in this city to-day.
Newman Barchard succeeded Andrew F.
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only again to be lashed The Woman
begged piteously to be spared, but was
given twenty-five lashes, when she fainted
when the victims were united they jell to
the ground and were left there, being taken