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Athletes Quarreling.

GALVESTON. February 15.-Duncan c.
Ross, the athlete, has been acquitted OF the
charges preferred against him by Sergeant
Walsh, Captain DAILY and Captain Castor,
who had caused his arrest for swindling
them out of gate receipts last Sunday. and
also OF threatening to kill CASTOR. Allfour
are under bail for violation Of the Sunday
law.
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Won by Tecmer.

PALArKA, Fla, February 15.-In the fsst
of the three mile races this afternoon
Teemer went over the course in FL min
utes beating Hamm by two lengths and Nc
Kay by two and half lengths.
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IT TURNS BLACK SKIN WHITE.
Peculiar Properties Possessed by Swamp
Mud-Negroes Becoming Bleached.

Peculiar Properties Possessed by Swamp
Mud-Negroes Becoming Bleached.
Atlanta (Ga.) special: A few nights ago
a party OF negroes were hunting coons near
Ocala swamp, in the southern part of
Georgia. Zeke Mason, one of tbs party,
while attempting to cut a tree that 6. ceys.
WAS supposed &c occupy. cut a dosp cash IN
his leg. His first act was to rush to q
marshy stagnant pool near by, and gather
ing handfuls of the Shiny mud, poulticed
the wound, thereby obstructing the flow of
blood. The next day the wound had
healed, and the entire part of the leg on
which the mud had been placed had
TURNED Al MOST WHITE.
Showing this to his neishbors they were
considerably excited and many hastened
to the mud pool, believing it was miracu-
lousy placed there for the purpose Of
changing the black skin of the negro to that
like his white brother. Negroes for many
miles distant are making pigrimages there,
and the excitement is increasing. The mud
certainly has peculiar bleaching qualities,
and when placed on the blackish skin gives
it a scalded, ashy appearance. Some years
ago an o.d negro was
LOST IN THAT VICINITY
OF the country, and after begging for half
the night reached his ca bin. When he awoke
next morning he leu d his limbs as far up
as his knees almost white. At that time it
caused great txcitrn" nj, but the mystery
was never solved. II is no" supp osed that
in his wandering he walled through this
marsh pool. In about six mouths the skin
that had b,en white siirive'ed an peeled
off like the shedding of ii snakes skin. Sew
eral scientists have visited the pla se, and
amcng them Professor Sch.le,ger, If New
York. who has taken some OF the mud to
apalyz". He will lay his :,cstiga ti"ns be-
fore the Beard Of Chemis ts in that city.
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Breen'S Plurality,

DETROIT, February 15.-According to the
revised figures OF the Free Press, the l4u-
rality for Seymour, Republican, in the
Eleventh district is 393. Manitou, the OILY
county not heard from, will give Breea q
plurality from SO to 1OD. =. -
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-18
Phil is Eligible,

CH,cAGo February 16. - The Times
Somerset (Ohio) special says that the
mother of General Sheridan was visited to-
day to learn what she had to say in regard
to where Philip Fl. was born. She said
positively he was born in Somerset March
6, 1881.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-18
On Deck Again.

New YORK, February 16.-General Man
ager Potter, OF the Union Pacific, is now in
this city. He has resumed his official du-
ties, and his first act was to order Union
Pacific agents to refuse to Interchange
freight with roads which charge less than
schedule rates.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-18
A TERRITORIAL OMNIBUS BILL.

TERRITORIAL OMNIBUS BILL.
The House Committee on Territorie
considered to-day the question relating tt
the admission as states of Dakota, Mon
tapa, Washington and New Mexico. I
was decided to formulate an omnibus en-
abling act for the four Territories and tn
preparation of bill was referred to q sub
committee, consisting OF Messrs. Springer
Mansur, Hayes, Struble and Symes. Dur
ing the session votes were taken upOr
ordering favorable reports upon Gifford's
bill for the admission OF south Dakota AND
Bakers bill looking to the recognition o
north Dakota as state, The result in
each case was unfavorable to the bill.
THE DEFECTIVE DECK BEAMS.
The Secretary of the Navy received a
a report dated February 3 from
Chief of Naval construction Wilson in regard
to the singular behavior of several deck
beams intended for cruiser No. 2 Charles.
tony while being worked to shape. He
says: I'm order that no shadow of doubt
shall exist as to the quality OF material in
in the hull of the ship, I con-
sidered it for the best interests OF the Gov
to have removed from the ship
the four beams referred to by Contractor
Fernald in his letter OF December 20, 1887.
as having failed in working, although
welded and considered by him sufficiently
strong, and others substituted. The failure
OF these four beams was certainly an
unusual occurrence and at the present time
as the material had stood
ALL THE REGULATION TESTS
previous to it's receipt at the building yard.
From various tests that have been made
md from the general behavior of the other
,eams worked into the structure of the
I am convinced that the steel
lsed in her construction is of excellent
luality. The failure OF the material in
vorking-on the Charleston has been very
mall. The probable cause OF the apparent
Importance given this matter was in allow
ng tie beams to be incorporated into the
hip after they failed. The reason why they
allied is OF character that am unable to
determine. Experiments, as carried on.
ave fully demonstrated the necessity of
beams, and Constructor Ferrald
fficially states that all T-bulk beams OF
teel should be annealed, more especially
hose subjected to the upward strain caused
y the blast OF heavy guns. fully concur
/ the opinion expressed by him."
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-18
Fatal Collision.

HAMILTON, Ont, February 16.-The
passenger train on the Grand Trunk Rail-
road from Toronto this afternoon collided
with freight train, killing the fireman and
engineer Of the express.
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Hanlan and Kemp.

SYDNEY, N. s. W., February 15.-Hanlan
and Kemp have been matched to row for
the championship of the world and $500 a
side on the Paramatta river. They will 60
into training at once.
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At the Museum,

Life: Jacks mamma (wishing to be i'm
pressive)-Just think, Jack, this was some
little boys mamma. Jack {aftsr some
moments of intens, Thoughtful the mann
mas turn into mpnmies. what do thsir
papas turn ipto2 PunUiesf
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Autographs Auctloned.

Boston, February 15.-The three sales
OF historical, political and literary auto
graphs collected by the late Major Benz.
Perley Poore, was begun In this city to-
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-18
BY the Pen.

BY the Pen.
Merchant Traveller: "Areyou a travelling
mani" asked one of the knights of the grip
of an acquaintance he had made on a
train.
mo, sir"
''Abead OF a show?"
'No, sir; make my living by the pen."
"Iudeed! You're q literary man. then? ?"
"Not ct all. I'm guard at Saltwater"
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Quarter of . Million Loss.

ELMlRA, N. Y. February 16.-The total
loss by the Ere in the Advertiser and othe
buildings last night will reach fully $780,
900, With Insurance about ono halt,
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An Idea of the Privileges Secured for
American Fishermen.
Bayard Says 1t Is q Fair Construction
OF the Treaty of 1918.
The Duty Retained on Canadian Fish,
but the Tariff Unchanged.
Proceedings in Both Houses Of Congress
Yesterday.

WAsHINaroN, February 16.--The fisheries
treaty was the subject Of much speculation
and discussion at the Capitol to-day. While
declining to give any specific information as
to itsprovisions, Secretary Bayard tonight
said to an Associated Press reporter that
for many years the great contentious
among American fishermen had teen for a
fair and just construction OF the treaty of
1918. and that the present treaty had been
framed by the American negotiators with
a view to meet the needs and necessities of
American fishermen, and he believed that
if the treaty is ratified, that end will have
been accomplished; From a Trustworthy
source it is learned that to American fish
ermen are secured all the CONNER
cial privileges for which they have
been contending, with the exception
OF the right to purchase bait in
Canadian waters, which is expressly with
held Their right to enter Canadian ports
for f.el, water and repairs is conceded.
Cert i bays which are specified are to re-
mai lnder the exclusive jurisdiction of
c. a. There is nothing in the provisions
o - treaty, it is said, which necessitates
t.s removal Of the duty on Canadian fish
or any way changes the American tariff
oyoN0lAs IL Ao II1PoA seouo A0"ouA0o
the treaty, it is stated is favorable to the
United States, d while new and valuable
privileges have been acquired, this has
been done without any costly sacrifice on
the part OF America. Secretary Bayard
said tonight that the published reports
purporting to give the essential features OF
the treaty were unauthorized and wholly |
wrong. The American negotiators left for
their homes to-day. Sir Charles Tupper |
and Mr.. hamberlain will remain in Wash |
ington few days longer the latter expect |
ing to sail for England in about q week.
BOISE CITY PEN.
The Attorney General to-day sent to
Congress estimates aggregating 81 900 for
the Improvement of the penitentiary at |
Boise City, Idaho.
CONGRATULATIONS.
The Senate Committee on Finance re-
ported the amended undervaluations bill
to-day as substitute for that already re.
ported, and submitted with it an elaborate
written report. The measure Incorporates
three new provisions, the effect of which is
10 allow importers to appeal to board OF
three general appraisers who ehall have
inal power to decide all questions as to
value and classification, except 50 far as
,he law points may be involved, which
points are to be certified to the Circuit
Courts for determination. --zi
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ELECTION POSSIBILITIES.

many St8p0S3 =
Chicago Herald: 1t is still far too early
10 talk much about tly possibilities OF the
year, but sof tbs fast that people are al.
ready talking stodt the coming campaign
on every side. This question has often
been asked of the writer during the past
ten days: us this campaign to be fought
on the same old lines of New York and In
diana?" Even as early as this in the Pres
idential year it is not difficult to s,e that
the campaign is to be more a national one
than has been the case for many years.
Politicians who keep close watch of the
trend of party majorities and OF political
influences are already talking that of the
thirty eight States in the Uniou the elec-
tOral votes OF at least dozen will be
more or less in doubt till after the elec-
tion. New York, New Jersey, Connecti-
cut and Indiana are always fairly
doubtful. To them may be added a
measure of doubt concerning Virginia, Ohio,
Illinois, Louisiana, Nevada, Oregon, Florida
and even Massa chusetts in the event Of the
nomination Of Blaine, and also New Hamp.
shire. Though in all of these nine States the
odds are great that former party prefer
ences will be maintained in the electoral
body, there will be sufficient uncer-
tainty about the vote OF each of them
to broaden the campaign and add to
it's interest. There is no longer any
solid South, or solid North. It is possible
for either the Republican or Democrat
to carry both New York and L.
diana and still suffer defeat. If from the
Cleveland column of 1884. which included
both Indiana and New York. Virginia and
Louisiana, or Virginia, Connecticut and
New Jersey, or any other combination
making nineteen or twenty electoral votes,
should be dropped, the number remaining
would be minority of the whole. 1t is
to be understood that the Blaine |
scheme is to convince the assembled party |
here at Chicago next June that he can be |
elected by the aid OF Florida, Virginia and |
Louisiana. without New York or Indiana,
il needs be.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-18
NARY DiILLER'S ROMANCE.
The correct Facts III the Case-A Wild
West Love Story.

Tacoma Ledger: A down Sound paper (,
which has an nncnviable reputation for
caring more for an interesting story than
for facts, makes rather Il pretty romance OF
the escapade OF Charles and Mary Miller,
who were divorced in Tacoma some time
ago and took out another marriage license
in Seattle Tuesday. The paper tells a
pretty little story OF the couples marriage
twenty.three years ago and of bad fortune
which finally caused the faithful housewife
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His Views Of the Reading Strike Given
to the Congressional Committee.
Back ii He Can Help it.
He Denies Any Private Agreement With
the Miners as to an Advance.
Declares Stories Of Coal Combination
to Keep Up Prices Romance.

PHILADELPHIA, February 15.-The Con.
gressional Committee appointed to inves.
tigate the Reading strike met here this
morning and examined Austin Corbin.
Corbin said he was President of the Read
ing Railroad. but not of the Reading Coal
& Iron Company. He admitted that the
Reading road was engaged in Interstate
commerce and that the Reading Railroad
Company owned all the stock of the Read
ing Coal & Iron Company. He gave a
history OF the present strike. He said that
the whole trouble arose from refusal of
the Knights of Labor to handle freight
sent to the Reading system from mines
where there was strike in progress (the
Lehigh region), and in which strike their
which came from firms which employed
labor. Corbin explained that
the company was bound as a common car
rier to accept and move all freight offered
to it for transportation, and could not
keep men in it's employ, who
REFUSED TO MOVE
such freight. In speaking of the strikers
who refused to come back when they were
given an opportunity, Corbin said: I'm
this way there we're about $500 men laid
off the rolls and none of them shall come
back while / am president of the road"
Corbin read long statement of the nature
of the coal mining operations to prove that
coal was really a manufactured product.
In answer to the question, WAS there not
IN agreement with the men that no one |
should be discharged unless the matter was |
to arbitration, or their case
could be heard" Corbin said that he be- |
ieved there was some sort of an agreement |
10 this effect, but it was never intended to |
;over such as the refusal of the men hand |
ing goods which the company was
BOUND TO TAKE
70 q common carrier, merely because the |
maker of the goods was Objectionable to
ne Knights OF Labor. The agreement re
erred to such matters as could in reason
70 subject to arbitration. Corbin's atten.
ion was called to statement that Super
ntendent Sweigard had agreed to take the
nen back and submit the question to arbi-
ration. He said that he did not believe
/. There never was any intention to arbi-
rate the matter on his part. Proceeding
o the question of the miners strike. Corbin
aid they had no reason or disposition to
and would not have struck but
or the pressure upon them by the Phila-
elphia Knights If Labor. He denied that
mere had been /,
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Still on the Down Grade.

hefollowingrates werein effect yesterday
from Chicago and St. Louis, via the Union
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HAS MADE MONEY

at the expense OF the consumer and of
miners and laborers, Corbin eaid: 'Tbe
best answer can make TO that is that the
Reading railroad company with paid
capital OF forty million has been twice a
bankrupt in twelve years." "Wby do you
keep on mining coal if you have lost twelve
million since 1882" was asked. II hardly
know myself, but think we can ultimately
make money Out Of our coal land" Don't
you think it bad policy for your company
to be in the mining business?" eyes sir,
and I wish somebody would buy out the
coal lands. But who will do it? We have
them and must do the best we can with
them0
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the Crown Prince, in case the Emperor re-
linQuishes the throne.
TOO MUCH FRIENDSHIP.

TOO MUCH FRIENDSHIP.
DUBLIN, February 16.-While Pyne was
beng taken to the depot for conveyance
Clonmel last e>eninga large crowd gathered
and stoned the police. One Of the missiles
struck Pyne on the head, severely iniuring
him.
REMOVING BALFOUR.
The Freeman's Journal says q rumor 10
current that Sir Henry Hiland, Secretary
OF the Colonies, will succeed Balfour a.
Chief Secretary for Ireland, and that the
latter will become Government leader in the
Commons.
SOCIALIST DEMONSTRATION.
AMSTERDAM, February 16.-The Social
lists made publis demonstration against
the militia law to-day. The police inter
fered and dispersed the crowd. Several we're
injured. A number OF arrests we're made.
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BOUND TO TAKE
xnY PRIVATE AGREEMENT

with the miners which was not in their
written contract to the effect that il the
Lehigh strike went on the 8 per cent. ad-
vance would be paid. The company had
refused to pay this advance after January
1 and the miners had refused to work.
Corbin added I'VE are and have been
willing to take up the question of readjust-
ment OF wages if the men will return to
work, but we will not treat with them while
they are out. We will make the basis AS
high as any other company, but we can't
make it higher and compete with them, and
another thing-we can fill the places of the
striking miners in ten days if the new men
can be protected. Up in the mining dis
tricts big men with
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CLUBS AND PISTOLS

are violently keeping not only other men.
but boys, who desire to earn living and
keep from starving. away from the mines
and breakers. We don't care whether men
belong to labor organizations or not. We
will put to work all men who apply at our
collieries and ask no questions, but it there
is no more coal mined from the Schuylkiil
region until we are compelled to mine it by
discEarging those who have come to US in
our trouble aud stood by us to make way
for strikers no more shall be mined while
have influence to prevent it," The witn.ss
pronounced the stories of the combination
of coal companies all over the country to
keep prices up pure romance. In reply to
a question regarding the assertion that the
railroad company
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be SO construed as to authorize any officer
OF state to perform any duty upon the
order OF Federal authority not imposed
upon him by the Constitution or laws Of the
State which he is an officer.
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SAN RENO, February 1G.-A bulletin
issued at noon to-day states that the Crown
Princes rest last night was much disturbed
by coughing and raising OF phlegm. Other
wise his condition is unaltered.
RUMOR OF A REGENCY.
BERLIN, February 16.-There is much ex-
element in the lobby OF the Reichstag
owing to rumors that bill is to be SUBJ
mitted for the purpose OF transferring the
regency to Prince William. the eldest son OF
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BOISE CITY PEN.

The Attorney General to-day sent to
Congress estimates aggregating $4,000 for
the improvement of the penitentiary at
Boise City, Idaho.
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-11-24
GAP AND BELLS.

roo oft in merry moments had written mock
ing rhymes,
And, strange to say, the editors had printed
them at times
fhc rhymes, whose worst ambition was mo-
ment TO beguile,
The kindly reader greeted with calm inoui-
gent smile
Then, wearied with such iesting aspired TO
higher things;
I Istarted up Parnassus' steep, but found the
Journey hard,
And dining at the Hallway House must suit
full many bard.
searched my inmost beings depths, its sacred
hidden springs,
And with my hearts blood in the words spake
with prophet voice,
Swept back the Futures misty veil, and cried,
20 World, reioicer'
touched on Darwin's s:mighty truths-the glori-
ous race TO be-
And wrapped the whole in may waves of echo
ing melody.
Ny song appeared. Up, upI scared on white
aspiring wings.
Alackadsy! the cap. the bell, about the jester
clings;
The haunting halo round the brow . doubtful
glory hings.
Deep in my writhing heart was plunged . sud
den, venomed fang;
An mel . shout Of laughter from the guilelesi
reader rsngl
-CAort0tts W. 77wrston, IN Hdrper's Adgasins.
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-11-24
TWO POLICIES CONTRAsTED.
What the Democrats Favor, and What
the Republicans Want.

What the Democrats Favor, and What
the Republicans Want.
Democrats: We favor cheaper Bibles.
Republicans: We favor free whisky.
Democrats: Give us free wool.
Republicans: Give us free whisky.
Democrats: We favor free raw ma
terial.
Republicans: We favor free whisky.
Democrats: Give the builders free
laths and free shingles.
Republicans: Give the builders free
whisky.
Democrats: We favor free salt.
Republicans: We favor free whisky.
Republicans: We favor the entire re-
peal of the internal revenue laws rath-
er than surrender any part OF our pro-
tective system.
Democrats: We favor reducing the
price on tinware by admitting tin free.
Democrats: We propose to take OF
the tax of 25 per cent. on curled hair
for mattresses.
Democrats: We favor reducing the
tariff on sugar 20 per cent, and thus
break up the trust that is robbing the
people.
Democrats: We propose to revise
the tariff, reduce the profits of trusts
and make wool, salt and lumber free.
Democrats: We propose to reduce
the tax ON steel rails from $17 to I'll
per ton, and thus reduce the profits OF
| the trust.
4 Republicans: We favor the entire
repeal of the internal revenue tax rath-
er than surrender any part OF the pro-
tective system.
Democrats: We propose to guard the
farmers interests against fraud by
maintaining the internal revenue tax
on oleomargarine.
Democrats: We propose to reduce
the tax on a dollars worth Of starch
from 80 to Al cents, and reduce the
profits of the starch trust.
Democrats: We propose to compel
the pottery trust to reduce the price on
$40 worth of pottery $1.80 by reducing
the tariff from $3.50 to "a.
Democrats: We propose to furnish
carpenters and blacksmiths with cheap
er tools and made in America, by re.
ducing the tax on hammers from l6 tc
10 per cent, on saws from 40 to so pei
cent, and on anvils from "a to Is pei
cent.
Republicans: We favor the entire
repeal of the internal revenue Law
rather than surrender any part ct ~
protective system,
The Colfax chronicle., 1888-11-24

The year of 1919 was one OF uni
versal disaster. The country moved
slowly and laboriously. In 1924 more
tariff was put on, and there was no inn
provement. In 1928 still higher tariff
tax was put on, and times grew
little harder. In 1882 the country
changed doctors, and a part OF the
tariff tax was wiped out What fol-
lowed?
Go on and tell me.
Business Immediately revived. In
1888 the tax was lowered again, and
prosperity increased. By the year
1887 the United States Treasury was
overHowing, and the surplus was di-
vided around among the States. An
era of wild speculation followed the
distribution; the land bubble was
blown up so large that it burst, and
a panic ensued, the effects Of which