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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-15
TELEGEAPHI0 BREYITIEs.
News from Every Part Of the World Pu
Into the Smallest Compass.

Into the Smallest Compass.
Bismarck is suffering with neuralgia.
The trunk lines, Wednesday, restored inn.
| migrant rates to the old basis OF S13 from
New York to Chicago.
1t is rumored that the Current Diamond
Match Co. plant Of Wilmington, DEL, has
been sold to a syndicate.
Lord Harrington, London, has rendered
| ms resignation as a member OF the Nation.
al Liberal Club.
Noah Taylor, colored, has been lynched
near Harrisonburg, La, for murder com.
mitted Saturday night.
General Warren, lately chief OF the Lon.
don police, is going to Suakim to settle
affairs there, after the fighting between the
British and Arabs is ended.
Two mysterious. well.dressed prisoners
are under arrest in Chicago, for supposed
completely in the Shufeldt dynamite ex-
plosion.
Tuesday the French chamber. by vote OF
545 to 8, adopted the extraordinary budget
Ior 1889, the estimates being fixed at 18,-
SOC, 600 francs.
The Pansma camel managers, are hoping
for loan oil 40, 600, ,00O francs, which viii
tide over present difficulties. A committee
is to be sent to inspect the canal, and re-
port thereon.
While walking on the railroad track near
Alexander, Tenn, Tuesday, Miss Byman
and Miss Lewis, aged 20 and II respective
iy, were struck by q train and killed.
Francis Asbury Hawkins was hanged at
River Head, l.. l., Tuesday a. M. for mur-
dering his mother in October, 1877, because
she opposed his marriage with Nettie
Schrek.
A tire in deputy warden Keefe's quarters
in Dorchester penitentiary, Novia Scotia,
keefe was suffocated, and his wife had
narrow escape.
he Berlin National Zeitung" denies the
rumor regarding Emperor Williams q health
1t is stated that the Emperor is writing a
narrative of the events of hie recent visits
to northern hospitals which will be pub
lished with wood-cuts sketched by himself.
Sergeant Darlington, privates Fred Petit,
and Benjamin Wilson OF Co. A, 18th in
fantry, located at Madison barracks,
Sackett's Harbor, N. Y, were drowned,
Wednesday, on Lake Ontario, the boat in
which they were fishing upsetting.
Prohibitionists in national convention
at Pittsburg, Pa, have resolved to attack
the South. The party feels encouraged by
the showing made by the party in the re-
cent campaign.
The first National Sabbath Convention,
uncer the auspices of the American Sab
bath Union, recently organized, began at
w Washington. Tuesday D. m. Col. Elliott
F. Shepard of the N. Mail and Express
presided. The association wants Congress
to legislate in the interest of Sunday
rest," to the end that railroad trains be
stopped and other equal absurdities car
ried out.
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from those who are desirious OF keeping the
land for the cattle syndicates.
Finally, without action on the
amendment, the committee rose and
Dockery, the retiring chairman, called on
Butterworth to preside as Speaker. This
was the signal for round OF applause from
both sides Of the chamber, which was re-
newed when Dockery, 10 making bis report.
addressed Butterworth as Mr.. Speaker" "
The House then adjourned and q Demo-
cratic caucus was announced Tor to-nignt.
IN THE SENATE.
WASHINGTON, December 3.-In the Senate
Dawes offered a resolution (agreed toy
calling on the Secretary of the Treasury
for report as to the condition OF the in
habitants OF Alaska, and especially as to
the treatment OF the Indian women by the
white people.
The Senate then resumed consideration
of the tariff bill, the pending question be-
ing the amendment offered by Coke to
admit cotton ties, etc., at 35 per cent. ad-
valorem.
The amendment was rejected by u strict
party vote; yeas 10, nays 23. Riddieberger
not voting.
Several other amendments were offered
and rejected.
The bill was then laid aside. about 20
pages having been disposed OF this week.
Riddleberger offered the following resolu-
ton, which under the rules, went over till
tomorrow:
Resolved, That this Senate will proceed
to the reorganization by election OF it's Of
ficers, on the first day of January, 1889.
Edmunds offered resolution, Which was
agreed to, directing the secretary OF the
Senate to send the governor of each state
printed copies OF the acts OF the Sd of Feb
ruary, 1887, and the 9th OF October,
1885, respecting the meetings OF the presi-
Dental electors, and the transmission and
counting of electoral votes for President.
Mitchell introduced bill, which was re.
ferred to the committee on territories, for
the Omission of Idaho as a state.
Adjourned till Monday.
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Infant Theology.

"Tom," said a small child to her younger
brother, ''if you are o good boy, when you
die you'll go up to heaven and be an angel. +"
Tom looked up at the blue sky with big,
inquisitive eyes; then be nodded his curly
head. "I'll be a good boy" he said,
earnestly.
"And il you're very good boy, maybe
you'll be an angel before you die"
Tom looked thoughtful for a moment.
Then he said doubtfully: u guess | won't
be very good boy. y."-[Detroit Free Press.
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INVESTIGATING TRUSTS.
THE CONGRESSIONAL CO1fMTTTEE
AGAIN HEARING EVIDENCE.
What Thurbsr Says of the Sugar Trust.
why 1t was Formed Testimony ON the
Copper Trust Representatives from
Some of the Other Combinations Elk
plain the Utility of the Same.

New YoRK, December H. The Senate
Trust committee resumed its session to-
day. Francis b. Thurber OF Thurber,
Whyland e. Co., testified that the purpose
of the wholesale grocers' association Was
to maintain uniform prices by wholesale
dealers. The only articles on which an
attempt had been made to fix rates were
sugar, bakers cocoa ard Royal baking
powder. The witness denied that the
Wholesale grocers' association was formed
to compel the members OF the sugar trust
TO Sell te sasaisers Of the grscess ssssoeii-
tion at less rates than were charged to mer-
chants not members of the association.
There WIS no understanding between the
association and the trust in regard To pur-
chasing from the trust rather than other
refineries When the grocer's association
was first organized 1T tried to induce manu-
facturers in the sugar trust TO fix prices so
that all members sf the association might
be allowed a rebate, but were unsuccessful.
Recently some vi the members OF the asso-
citation had been able to make such an
arrangement. Any member of the associa-
tion was at liberty to buy from sugar
manufacturers outside OF the sugar trust,
and many members had done SO.
John Station testified regarding copper
trusts, and Charles Ralph, a broker, said
copper had been steadier in price since the
establishment OF the syndicate.
Appleton Sturgiss, president OF the Eagle
Milling Co., Brooklyn, testified regard
ing the bag trust. He said the dread
OF the Mills bill was the cause OF
the trust, because manufacturers .ught to
make as much money as they could before
the Mills bill drove them out OF existence,
hence the formation OF the trust. There
would be no trust possible with q reason
able tax on raw material.
P. j. Goodheart, whiskey broker. OF
the whiskey trust, said the headquarters
are Peoria, Ills, and the capital OF the COM
bination amounts to $50, 100000. They
had been paying from one-half to one per
cent. dividends, but being desirous of in
creaslng their surplus stock. they had been
paying one-fourth per cent. for some time
back.
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ABUSED HIS CONFIDENCE.
A Servant Blows In His Employers Cash
and Sells His Team for a Song.

and Sells HIS Team for a Song.
w. j. Davis was arrested yesterday morn
ing on complaint OF Albert Marston and
arraigned before Judge Dingevon in the
afternoon for selling team of horses and
wagon that was not his property. He
pleaded not guilty aud his case is set for
hearing December 1S at p. m. He was in
employ of W. B. Richards, who lives on a
ranch about three miles south of the Blue
Bird and was formerly partner in the cigar
store on Main street next to the Arcade.
Richards placed every confidence in him
and says he treated him more as a COM
panion than an employe. On Tuesday
last Davis was sent TO town with $120 in
cash to buy groceries and 80 forth,
taking two.horse wagon be-
longing to his employer. He did not
return on Tuesday night, so Rich
ards came in himself and began a search
for him which resulted in finding him in
Warehouses; gambling house. The cash
was gone and in addition the team had
been sold to Marston for $62.50, ridicu.
lously below it's value. Davis claims that
he was drugged and has no recollection oi
how he disposed OF the money or team.
Richards replevined the wagon yesterday
afternoon and took it home with him.
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THEAEERs ON FIRE.
Mrs. Langtry's Audience Has a Narrow Es
cape from Terrible Fate.

OswEGo, N. T., December 12.-During
Mrs. Langtry's performance here, tonight,
in the Academy OF Music, as the curtai
was about to rise on the last act, there was
a cry of fire. The house was filed with peo-
pie, AMI only the GOODNESS OF Jew
men prevented a terrible panic In
two minutes the audience moved
ont, just as the flames burst up through
the door in the central pisle. The firemen
soon arrived and saved the building. The
fire originated from heated furnace un-
der the center aisle and near the main en-
trance.
CHICAGO, December l2.--Just 20 minutes
after the auditorium OF the Chicago Opera
House had been emptied OF an immense
audience to witness McCaulrs Opera Com
pauy produce Lorraine" tonight, fire
was discovered in the top gallery. The
building was saved, after being damaged
SIG, 900.
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A Special Term of Court in Missoula.

MIssouLA, Mont, December 12.-[Speclal
to the Miner r.]-Pursuant to the order o.
the Sureme Court calling a special term ol
the District Court for Missoula county, to
open the 18th inst, Deputy Sloan this
morning opened court and adjourned it un-
til to morrow The court will be adjourned
from day to day until Judge DeWolf ar
rives here, which time is understood to bt
Friday OF this week. There will probably
be no other business transacted except the
trial OF the Heyfron-Mahoney contest fol
the sheriff's Office.
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TT CAUSED A SENSATION
a WITNESS IN THE .TIMES"- PAR-
NEIL INVESTIGATION.

His Declaration of His Own Infamy,
Treachery and Murderous Attempt.
He Agreed to Assassinated Roach and
Then Escape to America Failure of
the Plan.
LONDON. December 13.-At a meeting Of
the Parnell commission, Constable Feeley
testified that he attended several league
meetings. At one Parneil made speech.
One Of his remarks was: "These are days
for action, not for words"
A man named Buckly. who said he was a
laborer, testified. He was sworn in
as member Of the Fenian brother
hood in November, 1880, ut the Ira
lee causeway. In 1882, a man named
Roach had been expelled from the League
for giving information to the police which
led to the arrest OF several members. A
meeting was held and it was arranged that
the witness, with Fitzgerald and Phoenix,
should shoot Roach. Revolvers were given
them for the purpose. They followed
Roach, but found no opportunity to shoot
him. A meeting was held shortly after
wards at the house of u man named Casey.
Witness was asked whether he would un-
dertake to shoot Roach if the league pro-
vided him with the
FUNDS TO ESCAPE TO AMERICA.
Witness consented, was given revolver
and twenty-four cartridges and advised to
practice to improve his aim. 1t was ar
ranged that after he had shot Roach he
should take shelter in the house OF man
named Dean, and the witnesses would be
Forthcoming to swear he was not in the
vicinity at the time OF the murder. Wit
ness afterwards met Roach driving cattle,
and attempted to shoot him. He pulled
the trigger OF his revolver three times, but
the weapon missed fire. Roach then bolted.
Witness was arrested, charged with at
tempting crime, but the witness swore he
was made, and he was released. Witness
some time after
APPLIED TO THE LEAGUE FOR MONEY
to 60 to America. He obtained two
pounds and ten shillings. He expressed
dissatisfaction with the amount, but the
Phoenix told him he coald not expect any
more in view of his failure to shoot
Roach.
On cross-examination the witness
averred that his attempt on Roach's life
was genuine. Before the occurrence he
used to practice firing with q revolver at a
stone the size of mans heal.
This testimony caused q sensation.
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A Cruel Monsters Deserved Sentence.

TAYLoRvILLE, Ill.,, December 12.-Chas.
F. Henderson, a veterinary surgeon, was
yesterday sentenced to twenty eight
years in the penitentiary for torturing for
ty or forty-five horses with sulphuric acid
and croton oil, during the progress OF po-
litical meeting held here November 8. Hen
derson made confession in court. There
was much excitement when the sentence
was pronounced. Henderson was hurried
off to Chester.
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Trousers to Fit.

Tailor measuring eminent Prohibition
ist for trousers)- Il half, thirteen a
quarter, ten seYen-eighths. How's prohibi.
tion ~ your way, Mr.. Dryot?
Mr.. .Dryot-First-class.
Tailor-Thirty- one a quarter, nine, twen'
ty half-want hip pockets, sir?
Mr.. Dryot-Yes, two on 'em.
Tailor-And two hip pockets, prohibition
siZe.-TE Epoch. -
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Torn to Death by Lions.

VIENNA, December 11.-Duringa perform
ance at Hohemautt, Bohemia, tonight, a
female lion-tamer was attacked bf the
brutes and SO frightfuIly lacerated that she
died soon after being rescued.
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,,,,n.,,on, by the President.

w.suNaroN December 12.-This alter
noon the President sent the ioliowinanom ~, !,
nations to the Senate: orrin =. hailam, .ss
paS Wsn.ncLv Deputy First Auditor q @ the
Mry MenouvSy' vice Il. P. Baldwin, resigneus
WeI,er uTe l. Bragg, Alabama, interssa.e y,
Commerce @ Commissioner; also 2 laree en- man y
ber OF army and navy promo.,ons, ss.,, ssfers. H
the M recess appointments OF pos'nas'e'
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RELIGION a La Mode.

The kector-My dear Mrs. Worldleigh,
you must miss your church very much;
feel for you.
Mrs. Worldleigh-I don't miss my church
as much as you would suppose, for make
Janet sit at the window Sunday morning
and tell me just who are going by and how
they are dressed.-EJudge.
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Morton visits Harrison.

IspIANopoLIs, December 12.-Vice- Presi-
dent elect Levi P. Morton and wiie ar
rived here at 6 p. m. on special tram
THey were taken to the residence OF den-
eraI Harrison, who they were war miS
welcomed by General and Mrs. Harrlso d
Dinner was served at 7:30, after which an
informal reception followed, many people
calling. Tomorrow publ; recepeioh
will be given to Morton.
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nirminrham,s untortunate sheriE

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. December 13.-The
Jury in the Hawes murder case concluded
it's investigation, yesterday, and a verdict
was rendered that both the women and the
pirl. May Hawes, came to their death at
the hands of r. r. HaWes, and that Fam
n;a Rrya,,t and Albert Patterson were ac-
c,,mnliees. Tvs. more warrants. charging
Sheriff Smith With murder, we're sworn out,
to-day, and lie is again d prisoner in JAIL
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-15
THE FEDERATION OF LABoR.
what Delegates at St. Louis Think Ought
Il, be Done In Behalf of Labor.


ST. LouIs, December12.-The American
Federation OF Labor resumed its session
this morning. President Gompers ap
poi1ted special committee to report on
the bight-hour section in his annual address
In II he suggested the formation OF eight
hopf Organizations in all cities and towns
to pncentrate the movement, and thai
February 22, next, mass meetings on ths
subject all over the country. A recess was
taken till the afternoon.
On re assembling, the committee on presi
dents reported the following recommends
tions: That the American Federation oi
Labor use It's best endeavors to establish
the eight-hour work day; that measures be
Introduced into Congress to secure legisla
tion against the Importation OF foreign OF
ALIEN LABOR BY CONTRACT,
and for the punishment of all yiolators oi
such law; that q "strike iund" be estab
lished and maintained for the benefit OF the
vs:ous unions or branches OF unions taat
may, through sufficient cause, go out on a
strike, and that an assessment Of two
cents per member be levied when necessary
to assist in the strike that may be ap.
proved by the federation: that the matter
regarding child-labor in factories be
brought to the attention of Congress, and
that by an amendment to the constitution
of the United States children shall be
made wards of the government, instead ol
states; and that such measures shall be
introduced as will prohibit the employment
in factories OF children under fourteen
years OF age.
THE QUESTION OF 'sTRIKE FUND"
was referred back to the COMMITTEES. All
other recommendations were adopted.
Secretary Mcguire read his report, and
recommended that six organizers be ap.
pointed and maintained by the order, for
the purpose OF increasing the membership,
and that measures be taken toward Undue
ing the organized railroad employees of the
country to become affiliated with the Fed
Grafton of Labor.
After the reference OF several resolutions
to the committees, the meeting adjourned
until tomorrow.
ST. LOUIS, December 13.-The American
Federation OF Labor spent the forenoon in
considering an application for the admis.
sion of the Amalgamated Society of Car
penters and Joiners. The application was
rejected because the United Brotherhood
of Carpenters and Joiners, already men,
bers, objected, and it was thought best not
to precipitate q conflict.
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A six-Year Appointment.

WASHINGTON, December 12.-The term OF
Walter M. Bragg, OF Alabama, as inter-
state commerce commissioner, expires De-
cember 81, 1888, his being the shortest
term OF the original appointments. The
lew provides that all appointments subse
auent to these shall be ior SIX years;
Bragg's nomination, il connrmeo' vii,
from January next.
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Senator Mitchell Likely to be the Man,

CHICAGO, December ia special from
Indianapolis says a significant bit OF gos-
sip regarding the cabinet, came from one Of
General Harrison's friends, to-day, and re-
lates to the recognition the Pacific Coast
will probably receive. There are various
reasons for the belief that one Of the ad.
ministration advisors will represent that
section, and according to the gentleman
whose views are followed, the honor will
not, as everybody has supposed, fall on a
California man, but that Senator Mitchell
OF Oregon, is likely to be the choice OF the
President-elect.
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We Should Think So.

BERLIN, December 13. - "Frelseinnige
Zstung" says: Prince Bismarck, in recent
conversation, declared that, owing to the
nations pressure, Germany's colonial
policy had gone further than he desired.
1t was too late, however, to think OF draw
ing back. Tie enterprise would certainly
entail grrrt sacrifice oe lie and money with
no nartlC 4 q IL t.Le.
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A Family's Terrible Fate in Texas.

ST. LOUIS, December 12.-The "Repub-
lies" special from Mount Pleasant, Texas,
says: News is received from Cookville that
the dwelling OF John b. King was burned
early Tuesday morning, and King and his
wife and six children perished in the flames:
1t il believed the family were murdered ana
the house fired to conceal the crime.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-15
The Haytian COnsul-General Removed.

New YORK, December 13.-Hayt tian Con-
sul-General Bassett was formally removed
from office this morning. The official
papers we're served by the Haytian Minis
ter Preston. Vice Consul Singleton was
promoted to the vacancy. Preston said
that Bassett was not removed for any mis-
take, but simply becaus the new admins.
tration wanted mau in the position
thoroughly in svmn1i'y with its purposes
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Il BINK ROBBER NABBED.
The PlucIky Teller Catches the Fellow in
the Vault and Holds Him Secure.


DENVER, December 13.-A bold attempt
at bank robbery was made in this city,
this afternoon, at the Peoples Savings
Bank, while part OF the force was at lunch.
stranger entered and engaged the cash
ier in conversation. His pal sneaked in
the back door and entered the vault, but
before he secured any money, Mr.. Stan6eld,
the bank teller, noticed him. Rushing to
the vault ne covered the thief with re-
volVer, telling him to hold up his hands
which he did until the patrol wagon arriv-
ed and took him to Jail.
In the excitement the first robber escaped.
The one captured wore d pair OF boots
made of felt. He refuses to give mis- name.
Both are supp pased to be Eastern crooks.
They were stopping at a leading hotel and
were fiashiiy dressed.
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STORIES OF ALAsKAN oUTRAGEs.
The House Committee to Make an Investi
cation Into the Allegations.

IHe mouse COmm1ttee to Make an InveSti-
cation Into the Allegations.
WASHINGTON, December 12.-An investi-
cation into the alleged outrages in Alaska
will be begun by the house committee on
merchant marine next Wednesday. Those
persons making statements on which the
newspaper publications, relating to the
stories OF alleged outrages. were based,
have been summoned to appear.
Governor Swineford, OF Alaska. has writ
ten to the committee letter in which he
says he has lately returned from pro-
tracted trip through a large section of
country dominated by the Alaska Com
mercial company, having visited nearly all
the stations OF the company, and that
nearly everywhere he found abundant evil
dence to prove every assertion made by
him against the company in his reports to
congress and the secretary OF the interior.
The committee has subpoen@d him to ap-
pear before it to give him a chance to SUBJ
stantiate his charges.
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,..a sor the Aborn House.

HELENA, Mont, December 12.-lspecla,
TO the Miner.]-Dr. Aborn, president ana
manager OF the Montana Investment Co.
nnder whose auspices the Aborn House
lottery is being conducted, to-day placed q
deed Of the property in the First National
hank of this city for the benefit OF the
holder Of the successful ticket.
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Dollars and Scents.

Clara-Oh, John! what lovely flowers!
They look as if they had just been gathered.
Why, there's a. little dew upon them!
John (somewhat emharrassed) - Due
upon them! Not cent, Clara, assure
you; not a cent!-[L Life.
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PARIS. December 12.--Madams BoulaDger,
in an interview, yesterday, denied that she
had refused to live with her husband. She
cc nnIained that he was trying to play
Nanoleon and make her his Josephine. She
thsn burst into tears and begged to be
excnsed from answering further questions.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-15
Mad yirginia Republicans.

RICHMOND, Va, December 12.-At a con-
ference OF the leaders of the anti-Mahone
ring Of the Republican party last night II
was decided to prepare u statement to be
submitted to president elect Harrison, o.
the manner in which they assert General
Malone mismanaged the campaign IN Vir'
oinia. bv which the electoral ticket was lost