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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08
CLEARING UP THE RUBBLsH.
The Debris Burned as Quickly as Pos
sible-The Weather Cool.

The Debris Burned as Quickly as Pos
sible-The Weather Cool.
JoHNsTowN, June 5.-The temperature re-
mains low in the Conemaugh valley, and its
benefits are inestimable and should it con-
tinue a few days longer it is probable that
hundreds OF bodies will yet be recovered in
such state OF preservation as to render
Identification possible. Many hundreds OF
victims, however, will be roasted and
tcharred into shapeless masses.
The work of clearing up the wreck and re-
covering bodies is being conducted system
atically. Over 5000 men are at work in
the valley. As the rubbish is gone over
and the bodies and articles of value are re-
covered, the debris is piled upand the torch
applied. In twenty.four hours more every
mass of rubbish will probably be searched
and Investigations will then be confined to
the smoking wreck above the Johnstown
bridge.
This morning ITO men arrived in charge
OF the Hon. VIM. Lynn, and by 10 O'Clock
they had succeeded in doing more work in
CLEARiNG AWAY THE DEBRIS
than had been done heretofore. Seventy.
five carpenters, twenty loads Of provisions
also came up. Another delegation oiwork-
men came from Braddock, each man with
tools prepared to go to work Immediately.
This afternoon so bodies were taken
from the debris in front OF the Catholic
church at Johnstown borough. Forty OF
those were of women. At the First Pres.
byterian church, which is being used as a
morgue, II bodies were taken from the
debris and have been brought in.
The relief corps from Altoona found a
body near Stony Bridge this morning. On
the person was gold watch and $3.50 in
money. This corps took out thirty.tw o
bodies from the ruins to-day. Five bodies
were taken out OF the wreckage near Nj.
bert's bank on Main street. this morning.
Clara Barton OF the Red Cross society,
arrived this morning and went to work.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08
Savage Eeasting and Fasting.

From tho st. Louis Globe-Democrat:"
Days OF fasting and prayer have always
been common among savage nations. The
American Indian tribes, especially, believed
in and practiced such religious exercises.
The journal OF Folk Love" describes the
Omaha custom whereby the young warrior
gains the power to see visions. or this fac
ulty there are three degrees; in the first a
vision OF animals; in the second OF man; in
the third of spirits. The neophyte may
now become q member OF q secret society
composed OF seers. The more civilized and
enlightened q race becomes, the more does
it believe in uniform temperance and habit
nal observance OF the laws OF health and
dispense with special ceremonials and last
ipgs to insure peculiar spiritual privileges.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08
Driven to Death.

A valuable road horse, and which will be
missed almost as much by the public as by
it's owner, T. NJ. Carr, died yesterday morn
ing from collie superinduced by over.driying
the day before. Chief was noble animal
and one of the best and gentlest driving
horses in the city. he was brother OF
"Ranchero" being out OF the same dam by
"Fayette Mambrino," and was rising 10
years old. Few horses could pass him on
the road and he was favorite with pat
rons OF Mr.. Carr's stable. But short
time ago his owner refused $500 for him
and he cannot be replaced for anything
near that sum. Although every effort was
made to save him they proved futile and
"Chief' has gone to the horse heaven where
oats and timothy are free and where bru-
tai drivers are unknown.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08
A Miner Badly Injured.

Yesterdays MINER contained brief &C.
count OF an accident which occurred the
day before in the Blue Bird by which a
miner was injured. Since then further par.
ticulars have been obtained. The miner
referrsd to is named McClung aud he was
engaged in cleaning out an old drift when
the cave occurred. He was covered by q
mass of rock and dirt and sustained bro.
ken leg, arm aud hip, and in addition was
badly bruised about the shoulders. He
was taken to the Sisters hospital and is
now receiving the best of care. McClung ID
unmarried and between As and so years
old.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08
Mated for Life.

Frank T. Harris, a we'll known Montana
Union engineer, and Miss Anna Boland, OF
South Butte, were united in marriage yes.
terday. The ceremony took place at the
McDermott house parlor. The bridal
party attended the theatre and after the
close OF the performance returned to the
hotel, where an elegant wedding supper was
served. Mr.. and Mrs. Harris are well
known and highly respected, and have the
best wishes OF numerous friends.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08
The Bank of Omaha Closes its Do

The Bank of Omaha Closes its Doors.
OMAHA. June 5,-The Bank Of Omaha,
which was incorporated last fall with q
capital stock OF 100000, very little Of
which was paid in, closed it's doors to-day.
The liabilities are between $50, 900 and
$7O,O and the assets nominal. The fail
ure is due to bad loans.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08
Mrs. Smiths Double Affiiction.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., June 6.-James Gra-
ham, thief, was released from jail on Fri.
day. On Saturday he met Mrs. Maggie
Smith, who manages a steam laundry; he
induced her to marry him, and friend Of
Graham was introduced as justice OF the
peace. He performed an alleged ceremony,
received $40 for q certificate from the
widow, and disappeared. This morning
Graham secured all the money there was
about the laundry and skipped for Denver.
He had represented himself to be q wealthy
Greeley farmer. Mrs. Smith, when she dis.
covered the double, swindle was prostrated.
The police are looking for Graham and the
man who performed the mock marriage.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08
The Home Missionary 6

The Home Missionary Society's Deficit.
SARATOGA, N. Y, June 6.-The 63d an
nual meeting OF the American Home Mis-
sionary Society began to-day. A deficit OF
$4,000 was reported for the year. The
subject of q reduction OF an appropriation
of $50, 900 went to the committee and will
be reported tomorrow. The present off,
GERS were reelected for the ensuing year.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08

Montanians ON Puget Sound Excu rsion
SEATTLE, w. T., June 6.-[Special to the
Miner. l-Early this morning the new boat
Fairhaven, owned by Nelson Bennett and
the Fairhaven Railroad & Navigation Co.,
steamed up to the wharf in this city, aud
took on board number OF people. The
party consisted almost entirely OF Mon.
tanians. They will proceed to Fairhaven,
thence to Port Townsend, Vancouver and
Victoria, returning Saturday, after viewing
the scenery on the sound. 10 the party
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson J. Bennett,
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Burnette, W. Foster,
wife and niece, Ed. Larabie, wife and chill
dren, N. j. Biellenberg, wife and children.
Capt. ]. H. Mills, wife and son, Addison
Smith, wife and daughter, P. B. johnson,
editor OF the Walla Wslla Union" and
Miss Clark Roberts. All were in the best OF
spirits. All will start for home the first Of
next week, excepting Foster and party,
who will remain at Seattle until the 18th.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08
LAST FRIDAYS FLOODS.
THE NUMBER OF VICTIMS STILL
ESTIMATED At OYER 10000.

The Work of CleAring Away the Rubbish
Il Burning the Debris-Preparing to Re
build the Devastated City-The Inn
mense Work. Necessary voluntee
Help Coming In--Th Country Under
Martial Law.
JoHNsTowN, June 5.-Where Johnstown'l
principal stores stood, last Friday, arr
now pitched one hundred tents, and before
tomorrow this number will probably bt
doubled. Under this shelter are accommo
dated the militia and thousand workmen
who are trying to clean the streets OF this
wrecked city. Over 5000 men are thus
employed in Jonstown proper, about
1, 800 OF these being regular street hands,
hired by contractors, the others being vol.
unteers.
William Flynn, q Pittsburg contractor,
arrived in the wrecked city this morning,
and at once took charge Of the army Of la
borers. In an interview, he told Of the
work that had to be done, and the con-
tractors estimates show more than any.
thing the chaotic condition of the city. 'It
will take 10000 mon thirty days to clear
the ground SO that the streets are passable
and the work OF rebuilding can be CON-
njbnced, said he, ''and am at loss to
know how the work is to be done. There
are plenty Of volunteers and they are
L WORKING WITH WILL.
+ MBut this enthusiasm will soon die out
and the volunteers will want to return
home.
ut would take all summer for such men
alone to do what work is necessary. Steps
must be taken at once to furnish gangs OF
workmen, and tomorrow / shall send a
communication to the Pittsburg chamber
OF commerce. asking that the different man
ufacturers in the Ohio valley, take turns,
for q month or 80, in furnishing relief Of
workmen. These gangs should come for q
week at q time. as no organization can be
Affected if worknen arrive and leave when
they please"
Volunteers are doing noble work. Nearly
every town in western Pennnsylvauia is
represented by from 10 to 100 men. and
many towns in Ohio and New York also
have furnished quota Of laborers. These
volunteers are working with a will, but
before the end of the week they will
WANT TO RETURN HOME.
The men who come here will be paid 81 q
day and board.
All laborers who have been toiling with
the wreckage, are quartered, tonight, some
in barns and others in tents. It was
scene as OF army life as the time that sup
per was ready. Long pine tables were
crowded with men. Coffee, bread, and
cheese was the fare, tonight, but more sub
stantial rations will be given out to-mor-
row. yAs darkness drew a veil over the
scene, the valley became quiet, the only
noise being an occasional challenge OF
militia man as he bade some belated one
to obey the orders OF the sheriff and leave
the city of the dead. Johnstown is under
martial law and laborors only are wanted
nowas-s
Ninahundred army tents have been di-
vided ,ssnd two white-walled villages now
affordE shelter to nearly 5000 homeless
peopleS
The talk OF rebuilding the town has
already begun, and it is thought the great
iron works will be running in thirty days,
and portions of it in two weeks. One hum
dred men are at work clearing away for
this purpose.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08

the bodies are all past being embalmed and
friends can scarcely recognise their features
any longer. Identification is possible only
BY clothing or jewelry on, their persons"
DR.. Broff, who is now in Chicago, OF the
Johnstown bureau OF the state board OF
health, and the sanit9ry inspector said to
the Associated Ppe6 correspondent, this
afternoon that th6fe is no immediate dam
ger of an epidemic in Pittsburg. 1.-THE
danger" said he, sis that the people will
be scared into being sick. We have thous-
ands of men to work on the debris and will
clear it OF carcasses."
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08
Made n Mistake.

George Gilbert. the burglar arrested by
Officers Waters and LeLande a couple Of
weeks ago for burglarously entering the
Washington brewery, was tried in the dis.
trict court, yesterday. His attorney, Geo.
Haldorn, advised him to plead guilty but
he refused and insisted upon trial. He
now; wishes hs hatin t, for the jury found
him guilty and fixed his sentence at 10
years in the penitentiary.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08
Taken From the County Jail.

In chambers yesterday Judge DeWolfe re-
leased Henry Richardson, under arrest fol
kidnapping and seduction, On a writ o.
habas corpus. Henry was arrested while
attempting to elope with Amanda Mitchell
q 16.year old miss OF Missoula, where he
also resided. The arrest was made at the
instance OF Amanda's father, who insisted
that she was too young to be married, and
while the couple thought they were feeinl
from him he was on board OF the same
train, and only waited till the right tim,
came before he had them stopped. Sheriff
Heyfron, OF Missoula, made the arrest.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08
Miners Union Day.

Butte Miners union will celebrate June
13 on q grand scale. In the afternoon the
union will parade through the principal
streets, and in the evening ball will take
place at Miners Union hall. A meeting
was held last night, at which all prelimina.
ries were arranged and q successful and
enjoy able celebration is anticipated. The
union has decided not to hold O picnic on
that day. all reports to the contrary not.
withstanding.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08
BUTTE, MONTANA, SATURDAY. JUNE. 8, 1889

but with some difficulty they were over.
come and led to the Cambria city lookup.
This place was full of mud knee deep and i
was impossible to lock them in there. a
box car then was visited. end while the OF.
flcers were wrangling with the railroaders
as to the advisabiIity Of placing the crooks
Inside, Dick rode up and ddimperiously de-
manded to know the cause OF the trouble.
1t was explained to him.
"Stand the fellows there shouted Dick
refining up his horse. His features stifiened
into an expression of determination and
rage and he whipped out revolver and
levelled it at the quaking wretches and
muttered:
sill STOP THEIR rHuEyING."
{ "For Gods sake don,t, cried the detee-
tive, Don't Go that; remember We are Off
GERS of the law"
Alter some minutes parley. Dick was
called off and better counsel prevailed. As
no accommodations could be found for the
thieves, they, were given five minutes in
which to leave town.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08

Il le s i. i
Crouching in the gulch and partly covered
with sand, with the sharpshooters on an
elevation ON three sides OF them, the des
peradoes fought to the last.
But the long chase they had endured and
the wounds received impaired their aims
and fortunately none OF their shots reached
the human targets. A bullet was seen to
strike the one with rifle. He staggered
hut soon recovered. raised his rifle to his
shoulder and once more attempted to draw
bead. just then a well-directed ball
struck bis left wrist and pierced his right
hand. His work was done, aHd he fell with
his rifle under him.
His companion, who, up to this time,
had only used his pistol, pulled the rifle
from under his wounded pal and continued
the desperate but uneven conflict. He only
succeeded in firing a few shots. however,
Tor almost simultaneously two bullets
went
CRASHING THROUGH THE BRAIN
OF the wounded man, and one entered the
left temple OF the other, which was quickly
followed by another on the top of the
head.
The battle was ended, and the cruel mur-
der OF two honest young men had been
avenged.
While the Sheriff's posse wss fighting the
assassins, q large posse from Helena ar
rived and started in pursuit, but reached
the scene in time to see the work accom-
plished. #t8
Walker went up to the murderers, shook
one by the shoulder and asked him who he
was, but no reply came save last life
gasp, and the murderer died with smile
on his face and never uttered word.
The place where the murderers were killed
is about four miles from Silver City. The
never could have escaped. as there
WAS A GENERAL UPRISING
among the whole valley. Farmers willingly
yave their horses, while wives and mothers
food and rendered all the assist
ance possible.
When the four bodies were being placed
On the train those OF Jobst and Burrell |
we're tenderly placed in car, while the as. |
,assins' corpses were thrown in like hogs.
Great excitement prevailed, and the at
Silver City was useless. The bodies were
brought to Helena and placed in the
norgue and viewed by thousands during |
he day. The bodies OF the murderers are
! terrible sight. To the police the murder
RS are known as having been in Helena. |
gold and o silver watch and pair of |
prove that these were the men |
Who robbed q farmers house in the valley. |
The resemblance OF the men convinces |
many that they are brothers. In q book /
ound on one the names of Julius and |
Robert Quade were found. Not a particle |
II regret 10 expressed for the summary dis. |
position Of the murderers. 1t was evident /
hey could not be taken alive.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08
UNDER MILITARY RULE
JoHxsroWs sURRdtxDED BIZ 4
GORDON OF CLEANING BAY0NEEs
The Alleged NeeessI.t Of this as.ion,
The Country alses sDiviaeas on Into
Sanitary District! 16e Work of Gre
mating the De1ri md Bodies to Be-
gin To-Day-Sentiment Can NO Longer
Rule.

JoHNsrowN, June Ca wall has beer
thrown around Johnstown, and nobody
can enter it unless it is shown he has bust
ness in the city.
The Pennsylvania railway has been max.
ing every effort to keep out the crowd. but
the B. & o. opened yesterday, and brought
in floods Of people from the Somerset val.
ley. This morning, when General Hastings
heard OF it, he had q conferepce with Scott
and OMahan OF the Pittsburg police.
and it was decided to send a company
OF the 14th regiment to Somerset for the
purpose OF preventing a., further rush OF
people this way. A committee Of citizens
accompanied the military. They will stop
of at all stations along the road and
demonstrate with the people against COM
ing to Johnstown.
The crowds OF curious onet areacon.
stantly-growing hindrance tof5he work OF
removing the bodies and cleaElka away the
debris. On the Pennsylyania IA road site
the gates are practically shut, and it is
hoped this move will have some effect on
the B. & o. There is but one bridge, across
the Cennemaugh, and nothing but a pass
from Adiutant- General Hastings Or Scott
will carry one over it. 80 :
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08
The Queen City Of the Puget
Sound Burning Down, at
r Last Accounts.
OUTSIDE HELP ASKED.
The Flames Start in the Very
Heart Of the Business Part
of the City.
SPREAD IN EVERY DIRECTION

| Some of the Finest Blocks in the City
Burned to the Ground or in Flames.
The Flames Reach the Coal BuHkers,
azand Fears that the Wharfage win bs
Next Consumed--Help from Portland.
PORTLAND, Ore, June Ga fire broke
out at Seattle, at $50 p. m.. in the Pontius
building, and is now raging over a district
OF five or six blocks. and the Indications
are that the whole business portion OF the
town, involving millions OF loss. will SO.
The magnificent San Francisco store and
also other stores are on fire. The firemen
are helpless and have telegraphed all diree-
tions for help.
Later.-A dispatch from Seattle rays:
A disastrous fire is now sweeping through
the heart OF the business part OF the city.
Two blocks have already been destroyed.
Many other buildings are in flames and the
confagration has passed beyond control
Of the fire department. A smart breeze 10
blowing off the bay, tanning the fame, and
1 900 feet OF hose were burned. At present
no idea as to
EXTENT OF THE LOSS
can be formed. t-.....
The opera house block, the block oppo-
site and the warehouse at the foot OF Co.
lumbia street, also four buildings in the
rear OF the "Post-Intelligencer," are burn
ing.
The people in the Yessler block, occupied
by the Western Union and "Post-Intelli.
gencer," are now moving out.
At 6 O'Clock tonight the best engine in
the Portland department, fully equipped,
crew, etc., and 1000 feet OF hose. started
on q special train, and will probably reach
Seattle at midnight.
PORTLAND, Ore, June 6.-Later.-From
insurance agencies in this city it is learned
that thirty-on blocks have 80 far been
burned in the very business portion OF the
city, and there is great danger OF the loss
of about twenty blocks more. The fire is
not yet under control.
The very latest dispatch states that the
fire has reached the great coal bunkers.
Should these be destroyed it is certain the
flames will be communicated to q large
number of wooden buildings.
THE wires al alldown and no dispatches
have been received at the Butte office since
1890 o'clock this morning.]
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08
SYSTEMATIC RELIEF.
Although Contributions are Pouring in, q
Great Deal More is Needed.

Although Contributions are Pouring in, a
Great Deal More is Needed.
PITTsBURG, June 6.-Contributions are
coming in rapidly for the relief OF the Johns.
town sufferers. It is estimated at the
chamber Of commerce that 5000, 900 have
been subscribed. ~
Chairman McCreery OF the relief commit.
tee, tonight. is sending circular in which
he states it will require 10000 men to
clear the wreck aleRrxha ten miles soissde.
struction and pfaee hzciky in q .safs sapi.
targeendit5h1 81 snhs Viii cost' double the
adj dow id the mmittee
and leaves nothing for relief 81 the sufferers
and the destitute, whichis very gfeat.g
The destitute are brought to this s.city,
clothed, fed and housed or sent free to
friends all over the land. Ne ask that the
generous subscriptions, Whieh ere hing
in from all over the countrA 6e contfnued
until sufficient funds a<fe provided to COM
plete the alb owe work. =.
A NATIONAL RELIEF BOARD.
JoHNsrowN, June 6.-The relief COMMITTEES
is to be made national in it's scope, Action
to that effect was taken at the meeting oi
the finance committee of the local relief or
ganization, this afternoon. The plan was
proposed by parties high in authority and
has been given the official sanction OF the
finance committee by the following clauses
of this afterneea,s resolatien.s...--,s -s-~- ~
Survivors OF the food are now, and must
be for some time, wholly dependent upon
the issues of food andclothing. The agencies
for making such distributions should re.
ceive confederation. It is una1imo ously
consented by this COMMITTEES that another
committee should be appointed for this
purpose, composed in part OF the citizens
OF this locality and OF members appointed
by the governors OF states or by chambers
of commerce OF the cities from which cob.
tributions have been received, or in such
other way as will give this agency a national
character and assure the country that it's
most generous charity will be judiciously
and fully applied to the relief of the victims
OF the unprecedented calamity.
Upto to-day the committee has received in
ACTUAL CASH CONTRIBUTIONS,
$25, ,796.16 with $57,115.4s promised in
addition. The greater part OF this is re.
presented by kilograms from distance, in
structing the committee to draw ON GER
tain banks. This is impossible as there are
no banking facilities here. The committee
hopes contributors will forward the money
by express.
To-day, J. D. Roberts stated that Phila-
delphia has promised $500. 900, which is
now at the disposal of the committee. Gov.
Beaver has reported 100000 at hand,
but has not made any move to send it, so
far as known. Pittsburg has about $780,.
900 in receipt.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08
Gone With q Handsomer Man.

The upper crust of Centerville is shocked
from center to circumference over ssnsa-
tional elopement which accurred there We'd
nesday. The absconding parties are Mrs.
John Bennett and William Drew, at least
Mrs. Benefits husband accuses him Of
being the dark, designing villain who alien
ated the affections of the female portion
OF the house OF Bennett. Mrs. Bennett
left q note for her husband asking his for
giveness and "swiped" all the old mans
money and then pulled out. The woman
is said to be very handsome and 33 years
old. Drew is 40 and has wife and chill.
dren in Cornwall, England.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08
The Rock Islands Reelection,

The Rock Islands Reflection.
CHICAGO, June Sat the annual meeting
Of the stockholders of the Rock Island rail.
road, to-day, the old board OF directors
was reelected. The annual report for the
year ending March 81, showed deficit OF
$974,OOO.