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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
SONS OF VETERANS.
Second Animal Encampment of Montana
Division Held Yesterday.

Second Animal Encampment of Montana
Division Held Yesterday. s.
Second annual encampment, Montana
division Sons OF Veterans, assembled at
Odd Fellows hall yesterday at II O'Clock,
noon, and besides the regular delegates o
large number of visitors were in attend
ance. After roll call the division adjourned
until 1:3O o'clock, when the boys got down
to business and work began in earnest.
Although the division includes within it's
Jurisdiction all camps OF this territory,
Idaho, Oregon and Washington, only repre-
sentatives from Butte, Helena and Ana
conda were present.
OF course the encampment was held with
locked doors and outsiders were not adj
mitted. a fact luckless MINER reporter
who insisted on ch.sg ng the camp, found
out to his sorrow; consequently nothing of
the proceedings can be made public and the
uninitiated can exercise the great American
characteristic, guessing, to their hearts
content. The boys, though, said that ev-
erything had been conducted according to
strict military discipline and with due re-
gard to the rules and regulations, and articles
Of war.
The following officers were present and
conducted the business OF the encampment:
Colonel, W. H. Perkins, lieutenaut-colonel.
M. J. O'Brien; major. John r. Miller; chap
lain, J. Fl. Holmes; adjutant, E. 2. Butler;
uuartermaster, E. R. Smith; inspector, d.
Holmes; mastering officer, Oscar Mitchell;
Judge advocate, W. P. Bradley; division
council, G.. o. Freeman, L. E. Strickland,
c. c. Smith; delegates, j. M. Sanders, 4. e.
Colder; past captains, C. F. Burton, +. w.
Hoge; captains, W. J. Jamison, 6. s.. WIS.,
ner; alternates, G. II. Ward and William
Votaw.
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: Colonel, John R. Miller;
lieutenant colonel, T. 7. Thomas; maior, %.
Freeman; camp council, J.H. Holmes, VIM.
Votaw, &C. Smith; delegate at large to
national encampment, Patterson, New
Jersy, T. E. Kleinschmidt; representative,
J. E. Norris.
The next encampment OF the division
will be held at Helena the third Monday in
June, 1890.
In the evening the newly elected officers
| were mustered-in publicly at Caplice hall.
after which camp fire and dance closed
the encampment. A large number of visit
o-s were present, including many ladies,
and the havoc played with female hearts
by the gaily attired Some OF Veterans
| threatened results OF more than ordinary
seriousness.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
FROM BEYOND THE BIG WATERS.
The Strike Troubles in Germany and
France-A Compromise Made.

The Strike Troubles in Germany and
France-A Compromise Made.
ROME, May 1.-THE pope is suffering
from the effects OF sirocco, which has
been prevailing some days.
PARIS, May 11.-Ten thousand weavers
in the cotton factories at Thizy have
struck. Fears are entertained that the
strike will extend to Lyons.
SYDNEY, N. 8. W., May IL Dillon,
Davy and Esmond, the Irish home rule
advocates, have arrived here. They met
with an enthusiastic reception.
ST. PETERSBURG, May 11.-Durnavo,
director OF charities, will succeed the
late Count Tolstoi as minister of the in
terror. sass
LONDON, May 11.-In an interview Bou-
LANCER said that if the French government
intended to prolong the sitting Of the Cham
ber OF Deputies until next year, it's action
would be equivalent to q coup d'etat
against universal suffrage, and it would be
the duty of every citizen to rise in opposi-
ton. He declared he would not be the last
man to rise IN case such action is taken.
BERLIN, May 11.-In connection with the
great strike in the coal mine regions, the
government advises employers to consider
all justifiable complaints, and warns strikers
that any riotous demonstrations will be
vigorously suppressed. The government
decided not to proclaim the mining dis
tricts in state OF siege. Mine owners at
a meeting at Eisen resolved to negotiate
with the strikers.
LONDON, May 1.-THE Allan and An
chor lines yielded to the demands Of their
striking employees. The other steamship
companies are expected to follow suit.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
HELD FOR CONTEMPT.
A Boulder Man in Trouble for Disobey-
ing an Order of Court.

A Boulder Man in Trouble for Disobey-
ing an Order of Court.
BOULDER, Mont, May 13.-[Correspond.
ence OF the Miner.]-T. H. Hammer was
arrested to-day, charged with contempt oi
court in violating an injunction issued by
Judge Mcconnell, at Deer Lodge, March 28,
restraining Hammer from erecting build,
ing extending four feet further front than
other buildings on the west side OF Main
street. The Injunction was confirmed and
made perpetual by Chief Justice Blake OF
Helena, shortly after assuming the robes
of Office, and an appeal was taken to the
territorial supreme court, pending which
an agreement was reached between the
parties to the suit, whereby Hammer was
allowed to complete his building, except
the four feet front, which was to remain in
statu quo until final decision.
Yesterday, however, on some technical
point as to title, deeds and service OF pa
pers, contractor Smid OF Helena was di.
rected to proceed with the completion OF
the disputed four feet, and to-day's arrest
followed.
Mr.. Hammer gave bonds in $1,000, and
was released. Warrants are also out for
the contractor and workmen. 1t is under.
stood that John T. Murphy, wholesale
grocer of Helena, is backing Mr.. Hammer
in the contest, while Messrs. Bach. Cory q
Co., and Edward Ryan OF Boulder valley,
are chiefly interested on the other side.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
orHER wAsH1NeroN TOPICS.
ASKED BY JEFFERSON DAVIS.
In Reply to an Article in the "North Amer
lean Review" Criticising the Former.

In Reply to an Article in the "North Amer
lean Review" Criticising the Former.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, May lathe Ameri-
can yesterday published a long letter from
Jefferson Davis in reply to request made
by the editor for a statement OF General
Wolsleys article in the North American
Review for May, criticising Davis course
as president OF the confederacy. Mr.. Davis
refers to his reply to Wolsley's article of a
year ago, in which Davis exposed historial
errors. Mr.. Davis says in part:
I'm the article to which you now call my
attention, the adjutaat general OF the Bit
ish army, Viscount Wolsley, with increased
venom renews his attack upon me, and
opens it with the mean cover OF hypo-
critical pretension of sincerity. His AFRO.
gance heretofore exhibited was so extreme
as to be harmless and merely provoked
contempt. Now having learned that facts
are needful to sustain the allega.
tions, he follows his deprecatory re-
marks concerning me by libelous state
ment. Where, when, or how did ever ex-
press an opinion that ten thousand Enfield
rifles would suffice for the Confederacy !?
Where, when, or how, did then refuse to
receive 366 900 men offered for confederate
service? When, where, or how was the
East Indian fleet ever offered to me? What
means were rejected by me when proposed
by Others for placing the finances OF the
confederacy on sopnd basis?"
Mr.. Davis then refers to statements in
several books published on the subject of
the confederacy and the reports OF confed-
crate officials as a refutation OF Wolsley's
statement.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
RAILROAD NOTES.
Important Changes In Train Service on
the Montana Union.

Important Changes In Train Service on
the Montana Union.
The changes OF time in the Montana
Union and Utah & Northern schedule OF
passenger trains which went into effect
Sunday, has resulte d in the addition OF an
other through passenger run between Butte
and Anaconda making three through trains
between the two towns in place of two as
heretofore.
The three trains leave terminals as fol-
lows: Anaconda 8 a. M, $40 p. M, and
6:1O o. M, and arrive at Butte at $50 a.
m, 4 .. M, and p. IN. Leave Butte at
9:3Oa. M, 4:3O p. m, and TAO p. m.
The train for Gar rison to connect with
the Northern Pacific for Helena and Mis-
soula will leave at 8 a. m. The regular
train to connect at Garrison with the
Northern Pacific east and west bound
trains wEll leave Butte at p. M, and ar
rive ai Garrison at 4:40. No. 4, the Hell
ena and Missoula accommodation, will
arrive at 1901 a. M, and the through
train. Northern Pacific connection, will
arrive at D. M, the old time.
Utah & Northern now arrives at 1920 p.
m., and departs at 7:50 p. m.
By reference to the arrival of the Ana.
conda straight runs it will be noticed that
the running tine has been reduced to 90
minutes, 20 minutes less than under the
old schedule. In addition to these trains,
the Garrison trains will connect at Stuart
for Anaconda the same as before, making
five trains between Butte and Anaconda.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
ROBB[NG THE STAGE.

An Audacious Act of Highway Robbery
in Fergus County, Last Week.
Says the Great Falls Tribune: A dar-
ing act OF highway robbery was committed
on Monday night, May 6, about II
O'Clock. at place called Surprise creek'
about five miles west of Stanford, IN fer'
gus county. At that time and place 1wo
highwaymen held up the stage OF tne
Great Falls and Billings line. They de-
manded the treasure box. The driver saw
that resistance was useless, and threw 1t
out. The robbers then disappeared with
ont molesting the passengers among whom
was SIS. Hobson, the extensive cattle
owner. who left here Sunday.
The stage proceeded on it's journey and
met about five miles from the scene OF the
robbery, the westward bound coach and re-
norted the robbery. The robbers were evl-
IDENTIFY alarmed by the approach OF TINS I:
stage which they could see long ways on
on the hill, for they threw away tne treas
ure box which was picked up by the west
bound coach. There wasfortunateiy noth-
ing valuable in the box.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
FOREIGN NEWS.
Arrested Earls and L0rds-The King OF
Holland Returns to His Home.

Arrested Earls and Lords-The King of
Holland Returns to His Home.
LONDON, May 13.-The persons arrested
yesterdar in the raids on the Field and
Adelphi clubs, were arraigned this morning.
The Earl OF Dudley and Lord Lurgan were
ar ong the prisoners. The police admitted
the peers were not members of the Field
club but stated that they resorted there
for the purpose OF gambling. The case will
be continued.
TIE HAGUE, May 12.-Last night the
socialists hauled down the royal standard
and hoisted the socialist flag in it's place.
Many congratulatory telegrams were re-
ceived by the king from foreign rulers and
other notables on the occasion OF his re-
sumption OF government. The streets
were decorated, and thanksgiving services
were held and the city illuminated.
ST. PETERSBURG, May 13.-The Shah OF
Persian left Thehan for st. Petersburg.
LYrTLEToN, N. a., May 13.-Ths steamer
Ionic, hence May I'd for London, has re-
turned with q crank-shaft broken. Mails
have been forwarded by way of San Fran
cisco.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
ON THE SIOUX RESERVATION.
A Reported Raid In Dakota-The Govern
ment will Drive out Settlers.

A Reported Raid In Dakota-The Govern
ment will Drive out Settlers.
WASHINGTON, May 11.-Secretary Noble
was shown dispatch from Pierre, Dakota,
to-day, in which it is said that many set
tiers had entered the Sioux reservation and
staked out claims in anticipation of the
favorable results Of the pending negotia-
tions with the Indians for the cession Of q
large part of their territory, and that per-
mission to enter the reservation and to let
claims had been granted by officials OF the
interior department at Washington, pro-
vided it was done peaceably.
When asked il permission had been given,
az stated. the secretary said no such
authority had been given, and if the set
tiers had entered the territory they would
be driven out Immediately.
A public survey OF one of the boundary
lines OF the reservation, he said, had been
temporarily, pending the nego.
tiations, for fear OF creating alarm or dis
trust among the Indians.
He expressed hope that the report OF
settlers entering Indian lands would prove
to he unfounded. as it might seriously
embarrass the commissioners in their ne
gotiations, but il found to be true, tine
action OF the department would be prompt
and effective.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15

Another Interesting Affair Down in Ari-
zona-The Robbers Escape.

Another Interesting Affair Down in Ari-
zona-The Robbers Escape.
TUCSON, Ariz., May 11.-Maior Wham,
paymaster of the United States army,
with Clerk Gibbon and an escort OF eleven
soldiers, were on their way, this afternoon,
from Wilcox to pay the post at Fort
Thomas, and when in narrow gorge a
few miles north of Cedar Springs, they were
attacked by party Of ambushed men. A
constant fire was kept up for nearly hall
an hour when eight of the escort were
wounded, five dangerously.
The robbers succeeded in securing $25,-
600 and escaped into the mountains. Maj.
Wham was uninjured. but Gibbons had
his clothing torn by shot. Troops oi
cavalry have been sent out from Fort
Grant to watch the mountain passes to
see that the highwaymen may not escape.
The number of the latter is not known, but
is believed to be seven or eight.
TUCSON, May 13.-After securing the
booty on Saturday the robbers, who at
tackled Paymaster Wham's party, made
their escape, going south. One troop. oi
cavalry went from Fort Grant, Saturday
night, and one was sent from Fort Thomas,
Sunday morning, also a posse OF thirty
trained Indian scouts. Three OF the
wounded troops couldn't be moved from
the scene of action, their wounds being 30
serious. It is thought five at least OF the
wounded will die. Large parties from all
parts of the territory adjacent to Wilcox
have gone in pursuit of the robbers.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
WHOLE NO. GIG
INSANE ASULUM ABUSES
AN INTERROGATION BEGUN INTU
ONE OF CHIcAGO,S HORRORS.

Testimony Elicited-How the Patients are
Crowded Into the Rooms-Fighting for
the Beds-A Change of Management
Suggested.
CHICAGO, May DEMONSTRATION OF the
insane asylum was begun in the county
court this morning. The testimony shows
that there are 1000 inmates, with room
for only 800; that the help is insufficient
and food bad.
Evidence was introduced to the effect
that patients we're fed on pigs heads for
the entire year. with potatoes for vegeta-
bles once week. There was no service.
Patients fought for potatoes, and the re-
suit was that the weak got none, and that
over 80 Of the inmates became afflicted
with scurvy.
One OF the medical staff testified that in
one ward, with an average OF thirty pa
tients with only nine rooms, or an average
OF three in each room, it was absolutely
necessary TO have only one or two in some
OF the rooms, 81 that four persons were
crowded into the Others. These
rooms are 5h by 10 feet in size.
in many cases two patients are forced to
sleep in them. Under such circumstances
with insufficient attendance, the patients
would climb over the cots and fight, and
the medical attendant was frequently called
six or eight times in a single night to 60 to
the patients, who were attempting to com
nit murder or suicide.
The state of affairs had been reported to
the members OF the county board again
and again, but nothing was done to remedy
it. Much other revolving testimony was
brought in.
The board OF county commissioners this
afternoon passed resolution naming
committee Of prominent citizens to recon- I
mend q suitable person to succeed the
present superintendent, DR.. Herman, whose
management has been SO severely COM
mented upon recently.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
Stockholders, Meeting.

A meeting OF the stockholders of North
Pacific Placer company was held in this
city last Friday. Il was voted to thor
oughly prospect the ground owned by the
company, in Missoula county, and which
is believed to be exceedingly rich. About
$500 worth OF preliminary work was done
on the claims last fall.
A large block of the treasury stock was
taken up by the stockholders at the meet
ing mentioned, and the proceeds turned in
for development purposes. number OF
miners will leave for the diggings this week
and will be under the superintendency OF
e. NJ. Rising, a veteran placer miner. >.
Marcheseau, the retired merchant, ls presi-
dent and J. Chauvin, secretary OF the COM
pauY.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
LIVELY SCENE IN II COURT.
A Prisoner Cuts Detectives Throat-He
Gets Five Bullets in His Body.

A Prisoner Cuts Detectives Throat-He
Gets Five Bullets in His Body.
KANSAS Cry, May 11.-Proceedings in
the Office of Justice of the peace Lewis, in
Kansas City (Kansas), this afternoon, were
brought to sudden and tragic end. Dur
ing the trial OF James Smith and Thomas
LAWN for burglary. Smith and Healy
rose from his seat, drew knife, and rush
ing upon detective Gilley, cut his throat,
inficting cash seven inches long.
The wounded officer Immediately drew a
revolver and fired four shots at the fleeing
prisoner. Policeman Maloney and consta-
BILE Woodruff also fred two shots each,
and the criminal fell dead, with five bullets
in his body.
A stray shot struck Charles Dukes, a
witness, inhicting slight wound in the
leg.
Detective Gilley is in critical condi'
ton, with but small chances for recovery.
During the confusion LAWN escaped.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
a TARIFF DECISION.
Which is Designed TO Make Everybody
Pay More for Clothing.

Which is Designed to Make Everybody
Pay More for Clothing.
NEW YORK, May 11.--Collector Erhart,
this afternoon, decided q dispute OF long
standing between the New vnxs. custom
authorities and the merchants. The de-
cision involves nearly 81 800, 900 annually,
and is a result of several investigations.
The invoices OF manufactured worsted
goods have been found by the APPRAISERS
to contain large quantities OF wool, and
had therefore been appraised under section
362 OF the tariff law. which calls for q duty
of Is cents per pound and 35 per cent! ad.
valorem on all wooden goods. NH
Importers claimed the goods contained
only "combed WOOL" and should come In
under the section classifying "blankets,
wool, hats and all goods made in knitting
frames" and for duty from 10 to 1s cents
per pound on goods worth from SOTO 80.
cents. R.s
Two invoices brought by the City Of Paris
and Umbria form the basis OF the decision,
which is adverse to the importers. Coi5
lector Erhart notified the Importers that
they might appeal to the Secretary oi the
Treasury. @s .
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15

ernment had imposed tax on the towns
people. which they were unable to pay,
and Boku paid the entire levy, selling some
Of his property to do so. This act Of
charity aroused the suspicious OF the
authorities. who thought Boku sought to
make himself popular in the district. They
accordingly had him put to death in the
manner described. The enrage6 toWnspeo-
pie thereupon arose en- masse and attacked
the constables, killing many and woundiDg
most Of the survivors, ,,.r military were
dispatched to the sce3e and quelled the
riot.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
The woman's Mother Knew Best.

MEMPHIS, May 13.-George Ward, aged
%. employed as an engineer at the Men,
phis works, this afternoon, shot and killed
his young wife, aged Is, and then killed
himself. Cause, jealousy. The murdered
woman was the first cousin to her husband.
and the murderer, Ward, courted his wife
for six years, but never could gain the
mothers consent to their union, which re.
suited four months ago in runaway
match.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
DISTRICT COURT.

Criminal Calen dar Called-M0tions Heard.
Prisoners Sentenced.
Judge DeWolfe was occupied yesterday
forenoon in calling the criminal calendar
and setting cases for trial.
In the afternoon he heard motions in
civil cases and sentenced two prisoners.
Henry W. Straight, forgrand larceny, got
four years in the penitentiary. Prisoner
is the man who robbed one Stewart, a
travelling companion. at the Southern ho'
tel some time last month.
John Lyon. indicted for grand larceny
by consent, withdrew his plea OF not guilty
and entered plea of guilty to petty lar
ceny. He got sixty days in the county jail
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
A New DeadwO OOd Excitement.

CHICAGO, May ia special from Dead
wood. D. T., says: Great excitement pre-
walls, owing to the discovery OF new and
rich placer diggings, about 40 miles from
here. Prospecting these diggings last year
on a small scale showed gold in quantities,
and now the men are renewing work this
spring. Men are rushing to the new gold
fields from all directions on foot, horse
back, and with teams, taking tents, provis.
ions and complete mining outfits, all in a
rush. Parties from the diggings, returning
for provisions, show plenty of gold dust.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
THE NEWS FROM EASTERN Ash.
A Missing American Steamer-How
CoreaD was Put to Death.

Missing American Steamer-How a
Corean was Put to Death.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 10.-The steamship
City Of New York arrived to-day from Hong
Hong and Yokahoms, bringing advices to
April "a. The Japanese papers CT April
20 state fears are expressed at Chez Foo,
China, for the safety OF the United States
steamer Palos, which wintered at Tienstin,
and when the port opened in the spring
left Tor Chez Foo. Though long overdue,
nothing has been seen OF the Palos by any
OF the vessels that made the trip between
the two ports up to the goth ult.
A correspondent writing to the Japan
Mail states that at Yeko Kooea on the 18th
ult, 400 constabes surr, unded house oc.
cupied by one Boku and dragged him out
beating him to death. The Koorean gov
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
DIED IN CALIFORNIA.
A Former Well Known Resident CT Butte
No More.

A Former Well Known Resident CT Butte
No More.
A letter was received yesterday by L. A.
Bickell from San Louis Obispo, CAL, in
forming him of the death of his brother +. G..
Bickell, a former resident of this city and
for long time in the employ OF the Bon.
ner Mercantile Co.
Mr.. Bickell left Butte little over year
ago for California on account of poor
health, and for time after resided at San
Rafael, afterwards removing to the place
at which ne died. His death occurred q
week ago yesterday and was very sudden.
During the afternoon he was riding with his
family and died few hours after returning
home.
Deceased was about "a years old and
leaves q wife and one child, aged about 4
years. He was q man of excellent parts
and many friends will be grieved to hear OF
his untimely taking off.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
One of the Republican Weaknesses.

ST. LOUIS, May 13.-Adam Nebeirt repub-
licau sergeant.at-arms OF the lower house OF
the municipal assembly OF this city, who
was indicted last Friday for aiding in the
fraudulent naturalization OF large num-
ber of foreigners previous to the late city
election, has left the city. Julius Schman,
member OF the house of delegates, also re-
publican, who was indicted at the same
time and for the same crime is under
honda