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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-27
WASHINGTON GENERAL TOPICS.
Long List of Nominations Sent to the
Senate-The White House Policeman.

A Long List of Nominations Sent to the
Senate-The White House Policeman.
WASHINGTON, March 23.-There was q
great rush OF visitors at the White House,
to-day, and 10 seemed as il the Office seek
srs were trying to make up for their leni.
ency OF the two previous days.
Policeman John Kenny has been de-
tailed to do duty at the White House, re-
lieving Policeman George Edwards, who
has been stationed there for several years.
Kenny was a member OF the Grsely relief
expedition, and narrowly escaped being
crushed in the ice on that occasion. He is
said to be one OF the men on the district
police.
The President sent the following nomi.
nations to the Senate to-day: James Tan.
ner Of Brooklyn, N. Y, to be commissioner
Of pensions; James M. Strackelford OF
Indiana to be Judge OF the United States
Court for Indian Territory; L. Walsend OF
Kansas to be attorney for the United
States Court for Indian Territory; Thos.
B. Needles OF Illinois to be Marshal for
Indian Territory; Waiter P. Corbett oi
Georgia to be Marshal OF the Southern Dis.
trict Of Georgia; Edwin Willis Of Michigan
tV be Assistant Secretary Of agriculture.
Commodore David B. Harmony to be rear
admiral; Capt. Francis M. Ramsay to be
captain; Lieut.. Commander r. b. Brad.
lord to he commander; Lieut.. Fl. G. L.
Lutte to be Lieut.. commander; Lieut.. Chas
NJ. McCartnev, junior grade, to be lieuten-
ant; to be collector OF customs, Charles M.
Bradshaw Of Washington Territory, for
the tn district Of Puget Sound in Oregon and
Washington Territory; bar collector OF Gus.
toms, Albert A. Burleigh, OF Maine. for dis.
trict OF Aroostack, Maine; James w
Wakefield OF Maine, OF the district OF Bath
Maine; Chas. G. Edwards, OF Minnesota, fol
the district OF Minnesota; Geo. w. Mcbride
oil Michigan for the district OF Michigan.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-27
Registration Picking Up.

Registration Clerk E. 8. Booth last night
reported that the voters are coming in to
register more freely than at first. The
number registered at the close of yesterday
was 1,O29 an increase OF 81 over the same
time last year. He is free to admit that
the structures of THE MINER yesterday on
the law governing the subject here are cor
rect, as in every known instance in other
places safeguards are placed about the
registration OF voters TO guard against the
possibility of fraud by provision for the
presence OF representatives OF both parties
at the place of registration. He admitted
that he is not even sworn officer in the
discharge of his duty. No reflection was
made either on the Council or himself at
the present mode OF conducting regirtra-
ton here, the law being at fault that does
not throw the proper safeguards about the
process here.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-27
TOPICS AT WASHINGTON.
WAENAMAKERS ALLEGED OPINION
or sOFEENSIYE PARTIsANsHIPs

No one to be Dismissed ON that Account
Representative Mahoney Probably IA
tally Ill-The Yorktown to be Accepted
By the Governments -windrim Conssntl
TO be Supervising Architect.
WAsHINGToN, March 2s.-The Postmas
ter General has thus far, refused to say
anything for publication on the subject o.
offensive partisanship as cause OF re
moval Of postmasters. but the "Star" to
night says: Son Saturday Wannamakel
made positive announcement. to an nm
named member Of Congress who had very
offensive postmaster that he was working
to have removed. that the charge Of often
sire partisanship would not be regarded az
9 sufficient cause for removal. There must
besome other reason, and it did not mat
Ter whether that charge was attached"
The case OF Representative Peter Pau
Mahoney OF Brooklyn has taken decided
change for the worse, and it is feared hs
cannot survive much longer.
The Secretary OF the Navy has approved
the report Of the trial board Of the York
town and the vessel, including her fittings
and machinery, excepting the electric
lighting plant, will be accepted, subject to a
special reserve Of $40, 900, and to further
reservation Of So, 900 to be held until the
lighting plant shall be completed. Cramr
& Sons are required, when the YES.
oo1 Ahos~ ri v,1aon
board all duplicate pieces and
other articles belonging to the vessel, and
at as early day as possible deliver her to
the League Island navy yard, where she
will be accepted, subject to the above con.
ditions.
James Fl. Windrim, the newly appointed
supervising architect Of the treasury. has
informed Secretary Window of his accept.
ance. and OF his purpose to assume the
duties of the Office Wednesday.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-27
ELECTION FRAUDS IN WEST "a
The Impossibility of Securing Conviction
A Better System Needed.

The Impossibility of Securing Convictions.
A Better System Needed.
WHEELING, W. Va, March 23.-The
United States District Court, Judge Jack
son presiding, has been engaged, this week,
in trying parties indicted at the last term
for violation OF the election laws.
The cases excite good deal OF interest,
owing to the fact that, with four excep-
tions, seventy odd indictments are all
against Republicans, and the cases are be.
ing prosecuted by District Attorney Watts
who refused to resign at President Harri-
sons request, and who said publicly that
his resignation was demanded that these
indicted parties might not be convicted.
The Republicans claimed that the indict.
ments were found for effect on the pending
election contest.
So far twenty.one cases have been dis.
posed OF, embracing alleged illegal voters,
Judges of election charged with knowingly
receiving illegal votes, and parties accused
of inducing the casting Of illegal votes. OF
these twenty. lone cases pleaded guilty. The
| Jury failed to agree in one case, two indict'
ments were dismissed by the district at
torney, and seventeen were acquitted.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-27

WHEELING. W. Va, March 25.-Gen.
Golf, the Republican gubernational candi'
date. who received majority OF the votes
cast at the recent election, and who is now
engaged in a contest before the Legislature
with Judge Fleming to establish his claims,
arrived here. this evening, for conference
with his friends in this part OF the state.
Tn An interview this evening, he asserted
in the strongest way his determination to
push his claims in all possible ways, and
before all the proper tribunals, and said
he felt confident the legislature wouid,
from the evidence he should place before
the special committee, finally acknowledge
the iustness OF bis claims.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-27
HIRsHFIELD THROW OYER.
The Nomination of White Of Dillon to be
Governor Not an Unmixod Blessing.

AU0 xNOU1AnUG1UA Va w nttO VI UhAOu W U0
Governor Not an Unmixed Blessing.
The nomination OF Mr.. B. F. White OF
Dillon to be Governor Of Montana, while
generally approved by Republicans, is re-
garded oy some az an example Of the inter-
meddling Of Russell B. with Territorial
affairs. One gentleman stated to re-
porter, in discussing it, that be couldn't
see what possible claim McCutcheon had as
against Hirshfield on the party. HE was
chairman OF the Territorial committee
when the party we're beaten in the Terri
tory by thirty-five hundred votes, white
Hirshfieh carried it for the party by the
most unexpectedly overwhelming majority.
Hirshfield gave himself up entirely to the
business Of the campaign, keeping two
s5enographers busy ell the time and devot.
ing himself to conducting the campaign for
the Republicans on the most thoroughly
business principles. He was in communica-
tion with every part Of the Territory and
knew every move made by the Democrats
and met it. You see the result, and be-
lieve it is more due to Hirshfleld than any
other one man. To my way of thinking
il he had not been Jew they could not
have kept the nomination from him. On
the other hand what did McCutcheon ever
do but heip Russsit B- out Of Ku ugiy-
scrape. 1t was perfectly absurd to say
that his claims on the party are in the
faintest degree approachable to those OF
Hirshfieid, who not only gave his time
but subscribed literally to the party
funds, aud yet McCutcheon was al
lowed to antagonize Hirshfield and his
claims allowed to equal those
of the latter as to compel the adoption
of White as compromise. White is a
good enough man, but he never asked for
the place, probably never dreamed OF it,
and has no more claim on the party for it
than hundreds of other men, while Hirsh.
field has, if any man in the party is euti-
tied to it,"
The nominee il well known as barker
and business man in Dillon, where he has
very extensive aud multifarious business
connections, being regarded rs one OF the
shrewdest and most energetic citizens OF
the Southwest.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-27
Summer Brocades and Silks.

The new brocades and silks for sum.
mer are all in plaids or in stripes. alter
nate stripes covered with flowers. Red
and ash-green, old rose and moss-green.
gray and gray, yellow and green seems the
fayorite combinations. Isee that many
of the lighter silks are covered with polka
dots and the newest ribbons are made to
march them.S Each side OF the ribbon is
aifferent, and sometimes hall the width i
poke dotted and the other halt plain:
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-27
THE INDIANAPOLIS SQUABBLE.
The Authority of the Legislature Defied
by the City Oficials and One Court.

The Authority of the Legislature Defied
by the City Oficials and One Court.
Indianapolis, March 25.-The state lsgis
lature has passed bill placing the fire and
police departments of this city under con
troll of board of commissioners selected
by the legislature. The bill placed streets
alleys, lighting, water supply, ETC., in the
hands OF the board OF public works and
affairs, selected in similar manner.
When these boards sought to enter upon
their duties, the old board OF metropolitan
police commissioners and the municipal
authorities declined to surrender theil
over, holding that the laws under which
the legislative appointees were to act were
unconstitutional.
The case was heard in the supreme court
Of this county, to-day, and a decision reu'
dered, sustaining the metropolitan com
missioners and the municipal authorities
Judge Taylor ruled in favor OF the new ap
pointees, and judges Howe and Walker in
the opposition,
The case will now be taken to the Su
preme Court.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-27
THE DILLON SHOOTING.
The Telegraph Operator Hopkins Exam.
ined and Honorably Discharged.

The Telegraph Operator Hopkins Exam
ined and Honorsbly Discharged.
DILLON, M. T.. March 25.-[Special to
the Miner. THE examination OF L. e.
Hopkins, telegraph opertor, who shot ex-
County Attorney Barbour on Thursday
last, took place to-day before Judge Hol-
den.
After the examination OF six witnesses
for the prosecution. Hopkins was honor
ably discharged. 1t is needless to say that
the judges decision but voiced the senti-
ment OF every citizen of Dillon.
VIM. Eliord. alias Razor Bill" waived
an examination and was held in $4,000
bonds, which he is unable to secure.
A warrant has been issued for Barbour's
arrest. He is slowly recovering.
A sEND.oFF FOR WHITE
Everything is in readiness to give the
Hon. B. F. White great send-off as soon
as the news of his nomination as governor
is confirmed, which, it is probable will be
tomorrow.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-27
BASE BALL IN ENGLAND.

Two Games Saterday-The Difference BE.
tween American and English Rules.
LIVERPOOL. March GA game of base
ball was played here to-day by Chicago and
All.American clubs. The game resulted in
vicl ory for All-America, score 2 to 1.
New YORK, March 23.-The American
base ball players, now in Europe, will star,
for home March %. instead Of April 4, az
previously stated. ssasss7 80. .1=essaa
LONDON, March 23.-A game OF base bal
was played to-day between The American
and Liverpool teams. Under the roundert
rules the English players won by a score o.
16 to II, but under base ball rules the
Americans won by ITO too.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-27
A Law tn Stop all Revolution and Change.

A Law to Stop all Revolution and Change.
BERLIN. March 25.-The new penal code
provides that persons found guilty OF in
citing one class against another or publicly
attacking bases OF public and social order,
especially relig gion, monarchy, marriage or
property, shall be imprisoned for term
not exceeding three years. Persons con.
victed of a second offense may be forbidden
to reside in certain places. A newspaper
which has been thrice convicted OF any OF
the offenses mentioned in the code, shall
be suppressed. Socialists who have been
expelled from the country shall not be al
lowed to return within five years after the
adoption OF the code unless by special per-
mission OF the police.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-27

Sugar Ought to Be Cheaper-But Will II? :?
SAN FRANCISCO, March 23.-Among the
passengers on the steamship Australia
from Honolulu, was Claus Sprecklss, who
has been paying an extended visit to his
sugar plantations in Hawaii. He stated
that the crops OF the plantation would
exceed the estimates by about 9, 900 tons.
The crop OF the island, it is stated, will be
about 125.OOO tons, the lagret in the
history OF the islands.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-27
REVIVAL OF ITALIAN OPERA.
Frof. Albino of Chicago Tells How 1t ID
to be Done Successfully.

rrof' Albino of Chicago Tells How 1t Id
to be Done Successfully.
CHICAGO, March 23.-Mr. John Levine.
manager OF the Albino Concert company,
Sauthority for the statement that the
next season will see a revival OF Italian
opera in this country, under the most ia.
Vorable circumstances.
Last evening he said: 1--WE propose to
10 what Mrs. Thurber failed in-producs
I'allan opera on grand scale on an Amer
ean foundation, and infused with American
"eas. Mrs. Thurber's mistake was in es
aollshing her opera before the school. W.
ate arranging for the prize pupilsof English
SShool and the Chicago conservatory, anG
snail make similar arrangements in Cincip
Iatl' We expect in this way to obtain tn,
ta1eshest talent in the country and interest
mem in a scheme in the civil service plar
u advance. Mime. Albino, an Americar
~oy' will be leading prima DONNA"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-27
SOME PENNSYLTANLA MISCREANTS
Unsuccessful Efforts of vigfaaates and Oaas.
GERS to Capture the Gang

Unsuccessful Efforts of vigslantes and Oaa.
GERS to Capture the Gang
UNIoNrowN, Pa, March 23.-The Sheriff's
posse, following the vigilantes, reached
Markleysburg early this morning, to aid in
the capture OF the McClellandtown robbers
who were reported to have been found in q
log cabin. A vigorous search failed to dis
close any of the robbers, however, and the
Sheriff's posse and number OF vigiIantes
have returned in disgust.
1t is reported that three OF the 6 ing re-
turned to the log house. this morning, and
ate their breakfast there.
Word reached here. this evening, that the
house OF an aged couple, living near Elliott
mills in the mountains between Markets
burg and this place, was entered by robbers,
late last night, who bound the inmates and
threatened to hang them if they did not
give up their money. 1t is also reported
that the miscreants secured $213, but no
particulars can yet be learned.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-27
HINTS FOR ENLISTED MINORS.
A Recent Court Decision Promulgated for
General Information.

A Recent Court Decision Promulgated for
General Information.
WASHINGTON, March 23.-Tbe Adiutant
General Of the army has published for the
information OF the army, recent decision
BY the United States Court in Michigan,
touching the statutes Of minors who enlist
and afterwards desert from the army.
ln the case at issue a soldier enlisted
when he was a minor pretending he was OF
age, and afterwards deserted, He was
arrested and court martialed. While the
Proceedings ofcourt were awaitinga review,
The father Of the minor sued out q war.
rant OF habeas corpus, but the United
states Court declined to issue the writ,
holding that man or soldier OF the army
10 confinement under charge OF desertion
could not be discharged from military SER
wee by court until he had been released
Fom such confinement.
IL was also held that q minors contract
Of enlistment is not void but voidable. Ii
nsis over 16 years OF age he can be dis
charged only upon application OF his
parents or guardian.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-27
Sunday Services at the Jail,

BUTTE CRY, Mont, March 25.-[To the
Editor OF the Miner 1.-THE inmates OF the
County jail were made glad by the presence
OF the Rev. Mr.. Andrews in company with
Sheriff Lloyd and Others Sunday afternoon.
All listened attentively to most able
discourse delivered by the minister. We
hope the lady in company with choir will
excuse all staring, and not forget to come
every Sabbath afternoon in company with
the speaker apd her nice selection OF songs,
for which we extend our hearty thanks
and best wishes. II.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-27
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES
~ INDIANA FOOL FARMER AND THE
STICKS OF DYNAMITE.

81. Gets Rid of His wife and Eldest
Daughter Very Expeditiously - Men
snoot at Each Other. i'm Chicago, and
Hit Some One Elise, Of Course-sawyer
Kills His Fourth Man, and is Probably
Happy.
PERU, Ind, March 23.-Byron York, q
wealthy farmer, living few miles from
this city, while blasting stumps on his
farm, placed several sticks OF dynamite to
dry. An explosion occurred, by which the
house was entirely wrecked, and the
farmers wife and eldest daughter were
killed. The other members OF the family
we're injured, but not fatally. York es-
capped uniniured.
MEN SHOOT AT EACH OTHER AND HIT BOYS.
CHICAGO, March 93.-Police Lieutenant
with thief named Jerry Sullivan, each
man shooting a number OF times at each
other. Two children were struck by the
Nvinp bullets, and received injuries that
NAV prove fatal. Sullivan was captured
after q hard struggle, hand to hand, in
which the thisf's revolver was poked against
the officers abdomen, but was turned
aside 10 the nick OF time.
SAWYER KILLS HIS FOURTH MAN.
BAsTRoP, La, March 23.-News reached
here, to-day, Of the murder Of e. A. Hall,
a prominent planter near the Arkansas
line by Robert Sawyer. Hall and Sawyer
for some time had been on bad terms
Hall end man named Mckee had been.
engaged in q quarrel, when Sawyer came
up with pistol, and telling Hall to stop
Quarreling, opened fire, killing him in.
stantly. During the last six years Sawyer
has killed one man in Texas, and three in
Arkansas.
VALUABLE CARGoEs MAY GO TO THE BOT
TOM.
VIcKsBuRG, Tenn, March 23. - The
steamer Hoxie, towing Ave coal barses. went
aground above here, to-day, and the barges
are in danger OF being carried away and
lost. 1t is thought at least three Of them
will 60 tonight. The barges and contents
are worth $1,000 each.
THE DOCTOR GOT TIE DROP ON HIM.
LEXINGTON, Miss. March 23.-Ten Cress
was shot and instantly killed by }. P.
Watson, near Eulogy, this county, to.
day. Cress had openly threatened to kill
the doctor, and when the men met Watson
fred the fatal shot.
EXPERT cRACKsMEN IN NEW YORK.
New YORK, March 23.-Burglars cracked
the sale OF Oscar Schmidt, publishers, at
1928 RiviDgton street, Thursday night,
and secured So, 100 in bank notes and
god The robbery is tine work OF expert
Cracksmen. The safe stands in full view
Of any one passing along the street. The
knob OF the safe.combinatien was broken
of, and the spindle driven through and
holts drawn,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-27

WASHINGTON, March 25.-No little dis
satisfaction is felt among the naval of.
fcers over the details OF the program for
the celebration OF the Washington Inaug-
ural centennial, next month. According
to the program the army and navy are to
figure pro minently in the demonstration.
Major General Schofield has been selected
to take charge OF the military forces, and
against that selection no criticism is made,
but the naval officers complain that their
branch of the service, which will make an
exhibit. on. has been placed in charge Of a
retired officer. They argue that naval of.
fcers OF the highest rank should be
chosen, and they have begun al agitation
to have Admiral Jouett replace the re-
tired army officer in command Of the
naval demonstration.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-27
One WAY to increase the Tariff.

One Way to Increase the Tariff.
WASHINGTON, March 23.-The Treasury
department yesterday decided that impor.
tations OF broken wool "tops" are dutiable
at 60 cents per pound as "tops" and not
ut 10 cents per pound as "last." 1t is sus-
pected the "tops" are broken to resemble
waste in order to evade the higher rate OF
duty imposed upon "tops."
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-27
The Great Wabash Railroad Case.

CHICAGO, March 23.-The great Wabash
case came to an end to-day, in the United
States court, by an entry OF decree offer
ing the big railway plant for sale in this
city. Judge Gresham fixed an upset prices
making the bid for the four main lines, the
amount of the principal sum and interest
Of Indebtedness. The time of sale will be
four weeks from to-day.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-27
STATE OF AFFAIRS IN SAMOA.
Nothing Particularly New Tamasese's
Captain Has Fled to Australia.

Nothing Particularly New Tamasese's
Captain Has Fled to Australia.
WASHINGTON, March 25.-Capt. schoon.
maker, commanding the Vandalia, reports
to the, navy department. under date oil
February 23d, the arrival of the Vandalia
under his command at Apia, Samoa, the
day previous. He found in port the Nipsic,
Fl. B. M. ship Calliope, and the corvettes
Adler, Olga and Elber. Everything has
been quiet since the last reports from
Samoa were sent home, and Commander
Mullan, having prepared a full report oi
the condition of affairs in the island, it
would 60 by the same mail.
The Trenton had not arrived. Com
mander Mullan, commanding the Nipsic,
reports under date of February 23d, that
H. B. M. ship Calliope arrived on the I'd OF
February and relieved the Royalist.
The English paper, the samoan Times. !"
had resumed publication.
On the Gath OF February a severe gale
visited the harbcr, during which the Amer
ican barkentine Constitution was driven
ashore and became q total wreck. Every.
thing possible was done to save the bark
entine. The second cutter OF the Nipsic,
in charge of Ensign w. P. White, took off
the captain and the crew. The Constitution
entine. The second cutter of the Nipsi:, in
charge OF Ensign W. P. White, took off the
rapta;a and the crews The Constitution
was owned by Nicholas Beckfield OF San
Francisco. She was built in Philadelphia
years ago. and was formerly a steamer,
but was rebuilt in 1873 at San Francisco.
Other smaller vessels are reported to have
gone ashore on the west end of the Apola
island.
Affairs at Api4 have been very quiet
since the last dispatch to the department.
No molestation OF foreigners or natives
had occdrred. On the 9th OF February,
Herr Branders, q German subject and
the president CT the so.called Tamasese
government, is reported to have resigned
and left for Sydney, in the merchant steamer
Liebeck.
On the 22d OF February the Nipsic dressed
the ship in honor OF the anniversary Of
Washingtoh's birthday, and the foreign
men-of-war Joined in honoring the event.
The indications are that the Tamsese
party are losing ground.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-27
Cleveland Arrives In Cuba.

HANANA, March 23.-Ex-President Cieve'
land and party, including Ex-Secretary
Bayard, Villas and Dickinson, arrived here
at 7:3O o'clock this morning. Crowds oi
people had thronged the wharf since day.
light and gave the distinguished travellers
an enthusiastic welcome.