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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-14
LIN the Wrong Pew.

DaveM cCraner, who has been in Chicago
and other points East for some some time,
returned home yesterday morning, and at
once proceeded to the room formerly oc-
cupied by himself and friend. The door
was unbarred, and feeling tired the gentle
man proceeded to arrange for a nap, with.
out awakening his room mate. There is
where he was fooled. HIS partner had
found other quarters and the room was oc-
cupied by Jimmy Perkins OF The MINER
force who happened to be asleep with one
eye open. He resented the intrusion, and
explanations OF a satisfactory nature,
followed, when Dave shouldered his grip
and started out. His trouble was not vet
ended. for the sound OF his footsteps COM
ing down stairs awakened the landlord,
who occupied the lower portion OF the
house, and as a consequence Mr.. Nc. was
again under the necessity of making ex-
plantations. He finally escaped, but the
chances are that the next time he is re-
turning from a long sail he will be sure OF
his harbor. Dave says that his trip East
was a most pleasant one, but that he is
glad to be back in Butte. To this latter
all who know his genial counte-
will say Amen"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-14
Creates an Excl tementB But no damage at
the EomiQue.

About midnight the audience in the
Theater Comique were somewhat startled
by the report Of pistol which proceeded
from the upper portion of the building. An
examination developed the fact that a pair
OF friends who were in the hallway of the
third tier of the building had engaged ia a
scufie, whether friendly or otherwise is not
known, and that during the melee a pistol
had been discharged. The participants
were Japanese Tommy, who runs a fake OF
some kind on East Park street and a u
man named Merriam, a son of Boston
Charley. There was only one shot and be-
fore the smoke had cleared away Tommy
in whose possession the pistol was at the
time OF it's discharge went hurriedly down
stairs, left the building and up to an early
hour had not been seen. The pistol must
nave been held in close proximity to Mer-
rlam Tor the powder burned his hand and
coat sleeve and the bullet scut a slight fur
row on the back of his hand,
then passed through the partition oil
box IL, cut the dress of a female
occupant, then passed into box IL, and
then to the floor. There ia an air of mys-
terry surrounding the matter, and as neither
OF the principals could be found, and as it
is alleged that the entire affair was acct
dental, the above statements are given for
WHAT they are worth, in the belief, how
ever, that they are correct. The police
will make it their business to arrest the
parties and force IN official examination.
on Of the two had a pistol is GER
tain. but what rfgat he had to carry it is
not apparent to the law abiding citizens.
1t can be further remarked that the sud-
den fight OF Tommy would hardly indicate |
that the affair was aa accident.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-14
Documents Filed.

The following were filed for record yester
day with the County Clerk and Recorder:
Deeds-Montana Lumber and Produce
Company to Godfrey and Thomas Layelle,
parcel of ground near the Utah & Northern
freight depot. 603xS9x555x75 feet in d.
mensions; also another parcel of ground OF
about the same dimensions in the same vi
cinity; $4,000.
James Young to j.. H. Carr, half in
terest in the Lead Law Lellock lode claim;
500.
Official bond OF c. II. Smith, road super
visor, in the sum OF So, 1000.
The Tex and st. Joe lode claims, in Big
Camp Creek district, by NJ. W. Carr; the
Maxmanhammer lode claim. in same dis
trict, by P. T. Bryant.
FL. d. Hauser to Andrew j. Davis, the
Free-For-All lode claim; 81.
Blind Tom lode claim, AZ miles southeast
OF Butte, by Geo. and Scott Galbreath and
J. M. Long.
Official bond OF p. Fl. Dunn, road super.
visor; amount. $500.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-14

Butte was yesterday invaded by several
ambitious railroad gentlemen, who are
making a trip, seeing what they can see
and hearing what they can hear. They
are not here on business, railroad men
never are, but at the same time they want
to know what is going on. OF the PAL ty
are F. B. Ross, general travelling passenger
agent Of the Chicago, Milwaukee & st.
Paul, with headquarters at st. Paul,
w. Ell. Dixon, assistant general
passenger agent Of the same road, from
the same city, and John a. Willoushby,
Northern passenger agent of the Lake
Shore q Michigan Southern road, with
at st. Paul. The gentlemen
were being entertained by the railroad
officials OF Butte, in good shape, the last
that was heard of them.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-14
Base Bali Gossip.

The Chicago baseball team for 1888 il
practically completed, and Pitcher Clark.
sons name is not on the roster. All that
President Spalding will say is that they
had the championship before Clarkson
pitched for them and they can do it again
without him. GARRISON does intend
to play with the Chicagos. He wants to
get to Boston, and he will probably be &C.
c~ommodated, providing the directors at
the Hub will give enough money for his re-
lease. Var Haltren, Krock, Sprague,
Bryan, Baldwin and Clarke will do the
twirling for the White Stocking nine.
The attempt OF the Boston club to &C.
cure Danny Richardson is ridiculous.
President Day would not think of parting
with Danny for love or money. He is now
considered as good as Dunlap, and with
another seasons work he will probably be
the king OF second basemen. The New
York directors cannot afford to part with
any OF their men just now, but probably
they will have a few ready for sale after
the season is well under way.
The Washingtons are given last place by
but may surprise many projectors
before the season is over. From now until
April 20 all the clubs will be busily engaged
in filling their exhibition dates. The series
between the Browns and Detreits are rated
as exhibition games, 80 that neither club
gain much credit for coming out vic
The games will be played in the
South during the first week in April. The |
champions are as strong, il not
stronger than last year, and they should
have no trouble in defeating the associa.
bon team il the games are for blood.
Boston has more vetern league players
Than any other club. Sutton. Morrill, and
Burdock are now entering their thirteenth
year of service. Kelly is in his eleventh
Hornung in his'tenth.
The Boston directors have decided to ar
'ange their in-field as follows: Morrill,,
irst base; Wise, second base; Sutton, short
top, end Nash, third base. Burdock will
rot be tried again, although he In practic-
ng with the boys now.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-14

stand, Mrs. B. Metsinger; chamber set. Mrs.
Sampson; silver butter dish, j. Campbell
silver cake stand. Mr.. and Mrs. Carver:
silver breakfast castor, Miss Rosie Boos;
silver pickle castor, James Davey; set OF
glassware, Mr.. and Mrs. James Barclay;
card receiver, Miss Jennie WasIey; fruit
basket and pickle stand, James Gerry;
table scarf and chair tidy, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Mitchell: silver fruit stand, Mr.. T. s..
Ruddy; glass sauce dish and preserve dish,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Mitchell; silk handker-
chief and fan, A. May; fine linen table cloths
and Nh napkins, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Stephens;
crystal te;, set. Mr.. and Mrs. Tresedder;
crochet tidy. Mrs. Allie Sampso glass
fruit stand, Mrs. John Heathcock; parlor
lamp, Henry Yeager; glass cake stand, Miss
Ada Besuarrick; toilet set. Miss Fanny
Rodda; .bird cage and bird, Mrs. DuIon:
carpet sweeper, Mrs. T. York; a pair OF
baby slippers, a friend.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-14
A Drunken Teamster,s Rash Act.

Chicago (Ill.) dispatchi A drunken team
ster named Dooley took possession of a
Chicago & Northwestern switch engine
standing on the main track in the down
town yards. Pulling the throttle wide open
he started west on his career as al engineer.
At Halstead street the iolting threw him
off and the engine continued on it's way
until Western avenue was reached, when it
collided with another switch engine, the
crew of which seeing the danger jumped and
saved their lives. Both engines were COM
pletely wrecked and a portion OF the track
was torn up, entailing a. total loss on the
company OF about $4,000. Five minutes
after this a passenger train from the west
was due, filled with passengers. Dooley
was picked up unhurt and put under
arrost
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-14
Ball and Concert to be Given Under the
Auspices of the Company.

This evening the much talked Of ball and
promenade concert will be given by the
Union Guards and the Boston and Mon.
tana Union Guard band. The arrange.
ments are complete and it is safe to say
that the affair will be one OF the most en-
joyable OF the season. The concert will
begin at 8 O'Clock and continue until $50,
when the grand march will begin. All
should be present to listen to the beautiful
music of the concert. The following are
committees in charge.
Executive Committee-Capt. j. Blake, S.
II. Trelor, Capt. s. j. Reynolds, Lieut.. 7.
L. Updegraff and J. H. Vivian.
Invitation Committee-Lieutenant VIM.
Doble, Corporal VIM. Atherton, Sergeant
John F. Pascoe. Privates JAS. Job and
Thos. Williams.
Reception Committee Sergeant Thomas
Z. app. Sergeant John Gsrrans, Privates A.
F.. Bray, e. H. Griffin and Sergeant James
Geach.
Floor Managers-Captain s. j. Reynolds,
Sergeant John Pomeroy, Sergeant A. Shep-
hard. Thomas Burt and Corporal VIM.
Thomas.
Floor Manager-Captain J. Blake.
Le;ord will do the prompting and the
dance music will be Burt's orchestra.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-14
Try Again,

A communication, in which the rules oil
grammar and common sense is violated
has been received at this Office in response
to the numerous answers from ladies who
are desirous OF. obtaining husbands in the
West. The gentleman who perpetrated The
~efusion need not be alarmed that his
identity will be disclosed. When he has
been taught to write a letter it will be
cheerfully published. Until that time he
may rest assured hat his illusions will
pass unnoticed. Big words, mispelled, do
not constitute q letter.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-14
The Prisoners at Deer Lodge Need Read.
ing Matter,


The following communication from Deer
Lodge is cheerfully published in the hope
that it will meet with a ready response:
Editor Miner-Our small library ia
usually replenished every spring, and as no
appropriation for the purpose is available,
and every effort to secure the means has
been of no avail. the inmates OF this prison
are entirely dependent on the generosity OF
the people for such books and magazines
(bound or %unbound) as they may deem
consistent to bestow on us.
Notices to this end were inserted in the
Helena, Miles City, Bozeman and Living
ston papers, some responsible person as
Stunning the task of receiving the gifts, and
when a sufficient number to ill box were
secured, they are shipped to the ''pen,'
Marshal Kelley paying the transportation
thereon.
L used the expressionre "rep!enished"
above for the reason that our collection
has been so minute, and being handled so
much by zoe men, they are actually en-
tirely worn out. This is the only occupa-
ton provided, and such gifts, no matter
the character of the book may be,
are highly acceptable and gratefully re-
II you will kindly ask some lady |
gentlemen to attend to the reception OF
volumes, and insert a notice in The MINER, |
asking for donations, you will confer on us
everlasting favor.
Very respectfully,
LIBRARIAN.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-14
The Scheme of Its Opponents to Defeat
the Measure.

Those who are opposed to re-incorpora-
ton, while they are not numerous, are
using all their skill and ingenuity to defeat
the proposition, and are working hard to
accomplish that end. Knowing that when
the pocket Of the average man is touched
that his soul is reached. the gentlemen are
industriously circulating a story TO the
effect that under the new charter the Coun-
Gil will have authority to levy and cole,
taxes at the rate Of seven per cent.
In order that the law may have a fair
show, and the people know just what they
are to vote upon in a matter of such vital
Importance as taxes, the section bear
ing upon that matter is here
with published. It reads: THAT the
Council shall have power to contract an
indebtedness on behalf OF the city or town
upon the credit thereof, by borrowing
money or issuing bonds for the following
purposes to wit; Erecting public buildings,
constructing sewers, constructing water
works, supplying the city with water by
contract, the purchase of fire apparatus
the construction or purchase OF canals or
bitches for supplying the city or town with
water. The total amount of Indebtedness
to be contracted in any form, By virtue OF
this act, shall not any time exceed three
per centum of the total assessed valuation,
Of the taxable property of the cities of the
first class, or three per centum for cities OF
the second class, and towns according to
the last assessment: Provided, that no
money shall be borrowed or bonds issued for
any OF the purposes mentioned in this
clause until the proposition shall have been
first submitted to a vote of the uuaiifed
OF the city or town, and a major.
ity vote cast in favor thereof; and Pro-
vided further, that no city or town incor-
porated under this act shall be authorized
to contract an indebtedness to exceed one
per centum of it's assessed valuation, &C.
cording to the last assessment in any one |
year.
The language OF the statute is plain and
explicit and the safeguards are 80 thorough
that there can be no fear of an abuse OF
authority upon the part OF the officials.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-14
Back in Butte.

Messrs. j.. FL. Robertson and E. l.. Bon
ner arrived in Butte yesterday. Mr.. Bon
ner is too well known by virtue of his
prominent Identification with the mercan-
require extended notice. Mr.. Robertson
was for many years a resident of this Ter
ritory. Some four years ago his rapidly in.
creasing enterprises rendered his removal
to New York City important. This, how
ever, did not effect his confidence in the
future of Montana, as his investments here
are large and profitable, and it is for the
purpose of looking them over that he has
come among us. The many acquaintance
of both of the gentlemen named will be
pleased to see their familiar faces in our
city.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-14
Volunteer Mine

Yesterday the Volunteer Mining Gem
pany was duly organized and Incorporated.
The property is said to be a rich one, and
in the past there has been considerable
wealth taken from it's depths. The mine
adioins the Ansslmo, and is close by the
famous Gagnon. The capital stock was
fixed at 100000 shares, one-half OF which
was made treasury stock for the proper de-
velopment OF the property, and out OF the
remaining shares the orr NAL owners agreed
to pay pro rata for any Incidental expenses
that might be incurred. The stock is as
sessable. but it is thought that with the re-
sources of the mine and the amount OF
money that will be available there will he a
dividend before there is an assessment.
The mine is q good one and there can be no
doubt but that with proper work it will be
in the front rank of Butte producers.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-14
Threatening letter.

Several days ago Sheriff Lloyd was ap.
piled to by a lady of this city, who sought
advice and protection. The lady had with
her a letter purporting to have been writ.
ten by an acquaintance and addressed to
the daughter of the lady. The contents OF
the letter were vile and threatening in the
extreme, 80 much 80 as to be unfit for pub
lication. The sheriff advised the COM
plainant that in his judgment the case was
al ~aetionable one, and suggested hat she
procure a warrant for the writer. Thus
far nothing has been done in the case, but
it is probable that action will yet be
taken. The letter was returned to the
lady, in order that it might be made the
basis of proceedings, and the Sheriff de-
clares that it is one OF the worst docu-
ments he ever saw. If suit does not ensue it
will be because the ladies shrink from the
publicity it will involve.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-14
Stealing shoe.

Last night rather a hard looking citizen.
who gave his name as O'Brien, was arrested
by officer Hooper on the charge Of larceny.
The man had in his possession two pairs Of
new shoes, that were evidently stolen prop
erty. When found he had disposed OF n
pair at a low figure in q down town ga
LOOM. AS he failed to give an account of
himseif, he was arrested and held for a
hearing. The owner Of the shots is not
yet discovered, as the prisoner refuses to
talk.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-14
Funeral of Richard ingram.

Yesterday afternoon the funeral Of Rich.
ard Ingram, who died the day previous OF
pneumonia, took place from the residence
CT his brother in C~enterville. The attend
ance was exceedingly large, and proved the
esteem in which deceased was held in the
community. The cortege was preceded by
the Meaderville band, which discoursed the
solemn music appropriated to the mourn.
lni occasion. The remains were inferred in
me cemetery, and the saddened party re-
to their homes.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-14
Kindly Remembrance.

Mention was made in THE MINER oil
Thursday OF the marriage OF Mr.. and Mrs.
r. w. n Williams, which occurred at the resi-
dence OF Mr.. Rodda in Burlington. It was
at the time stated that there was a large
list of presents and to-day the most inn
portant gifts are published herewith.
Silver castor, Trevealick brothers; glas.
water set, Richard Beswarick; pair OF vases,
Mr.. and sirs. Olson: oliver cakestand, Mrs.
T. s. Rodda, sister Of the bride; silver
breakfast castor, a, s, Wise; glass cake
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-14
Dehounces the Governments
Recent Course.

W April 11.-Gladstone, speaking
y V't y Liberal Club tonight. crit.
H. ".n, Smiths reply to Sir Edward
10 the House of Commons, in re.
a. of local government in
maidstone said Smith had en-
b psIed the brightest idea of two
kI,i.E yallSts' The question was wheth-
|at were to be allowed to entertain
t,b Gtu a purely political opinion.
Row.. ulo not enjoy such privileges Of
Ehey ,nul as existed in England,
ElopeJ TO remain thus till they
(4srspa an idea which, in his opinion.
i tta to t. them than life. It was onIy
d tbsiSS Sne Irish should utilize every.
kOte thu. representative institutions 70
atbly .orn dearest purpose. He was er ~
Ebics oo UiId by the rapid cbauce
eofipt u tic was scandaIo "uVu AND
10 the English as a nation. anu
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-14
They Were Playing Cowboys.

Burgettstown (Pa.) dispatch: Six boys,
ranging in age from Is to IL years, who
had been reading dime literature, went into
a barn to play cowboy. During the play,
one of the lads, after Boosting of his ability
to throw a rope around the neck OF an In
dian and choke him to death. gave his
lasso a sling. 1t CHANGED to fall on the
reck OF little James Burley, who started to
run. The other boys held on and the rope
frightened around Jimmie's throat. The
Others thought it was great sport and
laughed at the struggles Of the little fellow
to get free. This lasted for some time.
Finally the mother OF the boy appeared
upon the scene. She quickly released the
little sufferer, but too late to ave his life.
Hc died within a few minutes after being re-
leased.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-14
afraid to Lose Bismarck.

n. april 1.-THE National Zeitung
UrSnd Duke of Baken, the Emper-
usrln'law, is especially ~exerting
" remove the differences which now
"nsa the Emperor and Prince Bis.
) .us 10 the proposed marriage of
h. " to Princess Victoria. The
and TsMLlonal Liberals and Conserva-
ei,o ;1e new electoral associations
Ire 'u a meeting for tomorrow to
ptiUopp T pion to the Emperor to main
"uce Bismarck in Office
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-14
Tes,ing : Life-saving Net.

. New York dispatch: An interesting ex-
Der was made to-day by the New York
Fire Department. Mime. Zazel, q profess
sional female athlete, jumped several times
a three-story window into M Of the
new l~ife-saving nets with which the DEPART
ment is now experimenting. and which it
roposes to adopt in future. Zazel was
dressed ia ordinary street costume with q
heavy wrap. The strong fremen stretched
out the net to it's full tension. and the
woman each time landed squarely and IN
perfect safety, and a moment later climbed
out upon the pavement. The experiment
was most successful. Nets win probably De
served out to all the engine houses 90 part
Of the regular lis,ssying~ apparetps.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-14
Observe the Day.

There is a concerted movement among
the several ministers of the gospel OF Butte
to have work generally suspended upon the
Sabbath day. With this end in view conf
m~unications have been addressed to the
several organizations composed OF working
men, suggesting and requesting that they
take steps by the passage of resolutions
and otherwise, that win aid in the suspen-
sion Of all work on Sunday saye such az IS
absolutely necessary. The double1 motive
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-14
'AGe to Property by Rise in Eau Claire
and Chippewa Rivers,

rfAUL, April 1.-THE Eau Claire and
Ep''S rivers are up to the .eight-foot
aud still rising. About LOCO, 00O
y lumber worth at least $40, 900, the
Ep'y% the Mississippi Valley Logging
pAuy' was swept away at Eau Claire
IFtnoon. Reports from Hastings
mat the water in Vermillion River
's'a higher than ever known before, on
night taking out over hall a dozen
I No trains have arrived at La
sola the West over the Milwaukee
n thursday because several miles
under water in the valley of
y "a, 1t will take ten days to get
is iIt6 condition after the water
H. bridges are all gone, villages are
4 O1o ana there is much distress at
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-14
Quite q

In the advertisement o; D. J.. Hennessy
& Co., Sunday morning, aprons were quoted
at 5 cents. instead of rs cents, which
makes a material difference. For this rea-
son wculd-be purchasers must keep their
nickels until they can multiply them by
five. 1t can also be stated that tn. up
stairs department OF the house has not
yet been fitted to suit the taste OF the
management, and that the special sale will
not begin for a few days. Due notice Of TIE
event will be given through the columns of
The MINER, and then look out Tor bar.
gains.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-14
h n d Miner

THE MINER for next Sunday will be again
a double number and will contain the usual
amount OF carefully selected and original
reading matter. It will be a credit to the
Office and a pride to its patrons and read.
ers. In order that no time may be lost,
advertisers and contributors are requested
to send in their favors as soon as possible.
In most cases this will not discommode
them and will greatly accommodate THE
MINER.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-14
The Three Hottest Days in 1888.

In his article op Where to Spend the
Summer" in Scribner's for April, General
Greedy, chief signal officer, makes q pro-
phesy as to the hottest days in the year
1888. The Detroit Journal, taking the
matter up, has offered a prize OF $500 to
the person guessing correctly, before June
L. what the three days will be. General
GreeIy Immediately telegraphed his guess to
the paper. in accord with his reasons in
Seribner's for April.