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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
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New Measures Before Congress-A Bill
to Abolish the Electoral college.
WAsHInaros, January 8. The following
memorial was presented in the Senate
yesterday, By Dolph, and went to the com
nittee OF commerce:
The National Board OF Trade hereby
respectfully memorializes your honorable
bodies to continue to make from time to
time ample appropriations for iudicious
Improvement OF all the principal rivers
and harbors and water ways, and esre
cially to see that the important works ol
Improvement already begun may not be
stopped for want Of necessary funds foI
their continuance and completion, thereby
Iincurring the waste. danger and ultimate
increased amount Of work and unneces.
sary delay OF making. such improvements
Iavailable.
.aThe National Boaidoi Trade hereby
respectfully memoralizes your honorable
bodies to provide Immediately such de.
lenses as will be necessary in the event oi
war, to thoroughly protect our sea, gulf
and lake coasts and harbors.
CALIFORNIA WANTS MORE PROTECTION.
I s
In the house. Morrow presented petitions
from the Chamber OF Commerce OF San
Francisco, asking that the Senate tariff
bill be modified to afford protection TO the
California beet, sugar, wine and fruit in.
dutries. Also regarding American interests
in Samoa, both Of which have been men,
toned before
TO ABOLISH THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE.
Springer Of Illinois, introduced in the
House yesterday a iointresolution propos-
ing constitutional amendment relative to
the election OF President and Vice Presi-
dent, and representative in Congress. 1t
extends the Presidential term to six years
and makes the President ineligible for re-
election. 1t abolishes the Electoral College
and provides for a direct vote by the
people.
The bill introduced yesterday by Repre-
sentative Springer provides an enabling act
for
THE ADMISSION OF ARIZONA AND IDAHO AS
STATES.
The people OF the two territories are au-
thorized to hold elections on the Tuesday
alter the first Monday in November 1889.
for the election Of delegates to constitu-
tional convention to meet on the first
Wednesday in January, 1890. The con-
stitutions framed at those conventions are
to be voted upon by the people OF the two
proposed states on the Tuesday after the
first Monday OF November, 1890, and il
majority should be found in favor OF the
ratification. authority is given each terri
tory to form q state government which,
h<>xu cIon in n
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
Boulanger Receives Special DE-

Boulanger Receives Special Detectives.
PARIS, January 2.-Boulanger held re-
ceptio last evening which was very largely
attended. In reply to an address from the
Patriotic League, Boulanger expressed con-
fidence that Paris would elect him to the
Chamber OF Deputies. A special detective
watched the house and made note Of those
who visited the general.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
THE NEW OPERA HOUSE.
1t Will Take Until the First of March to
Complete 1t.


Work was resumed on the new opera
house on New Years day. A rumor be-
ca;ue current that the workmen refused to
proceed with the york in consequence OF be-
ing some weeks behind in pay. The archi-
tect said yesterday this was not the case.
There had been delay owing to Mr.. Mcguire
being detained east longer than was ex-
pected. Word was received yesterday that
he would leave New York on his return to-
day. He has been making arrangements
with several attractions for the theatre as
soon as it is finished, which the architect
does not expect to see accomplished before
the beginning of February, and that an
other month will be needed to get the
necessary scenery prepared. All the chairs
ahd interior decorations have been or
dered. The work of plastering will be COM
pleted to-day and the interior scaffolding
removed. The intention now is to COM
plete the work OF painting and decoration
before opening.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05

They were talking of names.
s.I hate the name Of Smith; don't you,
Miss Ethel?"
"Indeed do, Mr.. Wallstreet. II it were
mine, I'd change it,"
what tor"
"Well, don't know. Wallstreet, per-
haps, il l got the chance" (this very de-
murely). -.
And then Mr.. Wallstreet, remembering it
was leap year, blushed and told Miss Ethel
she would have to ask his mother.-LH LHar-
per's Weekly.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
Enioyina, Helena's Toboggan

Says the Helena. Herald" The tobog-
gan slide is growing more popular every
day and last night there was large crowd
out enjoying the sport. Improvements
have been made daily since the slide was
onened and it is now in frst-class shape.
Tonight will no doubt zee larger attend
ance than ever.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
IMPORTANT TAX DECISION
Dakota Counties Win Suit against the
Northern Pacific Road.

Northern Pacific Road.
JAMESTOWN, Dak., January 2.-Judge
Rose, Monday, rendered q decision in the
suit OF the Northern Pacific to secure
perpetual Injunction against Foster and
Latteur counties, restraining the sale OF
railroad lands for taxes of 1887.
The case also decides about thirty other
cases OF similar nature along the line OF the
road in the territory.
The decision is in favor OF the counties.
1t gives the plaintiff chance to amend the
complaint, but the case will probably 60
to the supreme court on pleadings, as they
stand.
The counties claim the right to tax these
lands in addition to the pro rata they re.
ceive under the gross earnings by q law OF
the territory.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
Killed by a Boiler Exploding.

RALEIGH, N. c., January 3.-The boiler
in the hoop factory OF Cpl. John Ashford,
at Clinton, exploded to-day, instantly kill
ing Col. Ashford's two sons and negro,
and fatally injuring Col. Ashford himself.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
A Panic ON the Liverpool Exchange.

LEvERPooL, January 3.-A panic oc-
CURED in exchage among spectators in the
shares OF the Electric Sugar Company,
owing to the receipt Of cable dispatch
announcing that damaging discovery had
beeu made in the process adopted by the
company. The price OF shares dropped
from Sc to Is.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
The Des Moines Eviction Cases.

The Des MOines Eviction Cases.
Dies MONIES, Iowa, January 2.-Richard
Smell states that he has made settlement
with all the settlers evicted from his river
lands, either by sale or lease. He antici-
rates no further trouble until evictions are
pesumed in the spring.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05

6unduCo poiSohoh
beauty Is the daily
use of Ayers Hair
Vigor. No matter
what the color OF
the hair, this prepa-
ration gives it a lus-
ire and pliancy that
adds greatly to its
charm. Should the
hair be thin, harsh,
dry, or turning gray,
Ayers Hair Vigor
will restore the
color, bring out q
new growth, and
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
Another Bank Goes Under.

MANHATTAN, Kans., December 31.-W.
81. Higginboiham's Blue Valley Bank
closed to-day. Total liabilities $1O4. 200,
assets 100000. The bank was organ
in 1859.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
rhe DIVES of 1sss l,o With the Year.

PHILADELPHIA, January 3.-Yesterday
all the dyes numbering between 500 and
900, used during the year 1888 in the
United States mint, were destroyed. under
direction of Superintendent Fox, and in
the presence of the chief coiner and assayer.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
Parts of France Flooded.

PARIS, December 31.-Heavy rains have
fallen in the department OF Logergard and
Beauohis, along the Rhone. The country
round about Marsgilles is flooded.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
An $4,000 Fire in Boston.

Boston. January 3.-The stables OF the
paving and health departments OF the city
were burned this afternoon. Ten thousand
bushels of grain and seventy tons OF hay
were destroyed. The building cost $685.
OO0
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
Ireland,s Sad Agrarian Troubles.

DUBLIN. January IA farmer named
Brown, who has taken a farm from which
the tenants had been evicted, was set upon
by four men and brutally murdered ON a
highway near Ballingasloe. One arrest
has been made.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
United states vessels Under Motion.

WASHINGTON, January a. The United
States steamer Richmond will probably
sail to-day from Norfolk for Monteyideo,
where she will relieve the Swatara as the
flagship OF the South Atlantic squadron.
The Swatara will proceed to China.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
How to dispose of the surplus

WAsHINaToS. January s.--A joint reso-
lution was introduced IN The Senate. to-
day, by Cullom. providing that hereafter
supervising Surgeon General Of the Marine
Hospital serrice shall receive the same
salary and allowances as are now allotted
to ths ssfgeon general OF the army. The
.s,s.,-xtion was referred. The salary of the
spervising Surgeon General Of the Marine
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
.The Dying Effort of slanderers.o .

LINCOLN, Neb., December 31.-Patrick
Eagan to-day received cablegram from
Michael Davitt, denouncing the rupture be-
tween himself and Parnell as the dying
effort Of slanderers after q year OF lies.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
An Arizona water / ompany.

WAsHrNGroN, January 2.-The President
has signed an act granting to the Citrous
Water Company the right-of-way across
the Papago Indian reservation in Maricopa
county, Arizona.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
urhr Romandad MT Oueenstovp.

arrested at Queenstown on charge OF
being fugitive murderer from Wisconsin,
was arraigned in the Bow street police
court, to-day. He was remanded.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
servia,s New Constitution

BELGRADE, january 2.-The skuptschina
approved the new constitution, 494 to 73.
Four radical deputies have been arrested
on suspicion OF conspiracy against King
Milan.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
WILL THE "oo STRIKE ExrEsDa
II Looks Very Much So Now-what Chair
man Cayener Says.

caIcAGo, January 2.-Chairman A. B.
Cayener. OF General Grievance Committee.
OF brotherhood of Engineers says the
Brotherhood was never more in earnest
iisits support of the Burlington strikers.
stiikthe, fact is recognised that they have
got the worst OF it and are willing to settle
bhe matter II the cofrpany win only make
rsasonabIe coiieessipns. Hthisis not done,
SERIOUS trouble win Iyllow, and the strike
win be extended to r6a5 which have black.
listed Burlington strikezs
The Daily News ID ahS interview with
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
A Bald-Knobber Recaptured

OZARK. Mo-, Decenber 31.-John Mat
thews, one OF the escaped Bald .Knobbers,
wss recaptured last night.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
The Haytian Insurgents get Hearing In
France.

New YORK, January "a caoiegram
from Paris announces that Dr. Nemours,
august emissary OF Hippolyte, had an au-
d;ence with President Carnot; that the lat.
ter had under consideration proposition
TO accord equal recognition to Hippolyte
and Legitime. Greyille Reach, the only
black man in the French chamber Of depu-
ties, will, it is said, bring the subject before
that body.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
Terrible Floods in East Asia.

ROME, December, 31.-The Vatican has
received news OF terrible floods accompa-
MED by great loas Of life in Manchooria.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
Plague-stricken India Thousands Dying

ROME. December 31.-Indian adviees say
cholera prevails in virulent form at Quilon
ON the Malabar coast. tt is reported that
1000 Christians have succumbed to the
disease. Italian Carmelite missionaries
are attending the plague stricken people.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05

render tho old soft and shiny. For
keepins the scalp clean, cool, and
healthy, there is no better preparation
in the market.
at am free to confess that a trial OF
Aver's Hair Vigor has convinced me
that it is a genuine article. Its use has
not only caused the hair OF my wife and
daughter to be
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
New York Metal Market.

New York, Jan. 3.-Bar silver, 92z.
Coppsr-Nominal. January, $17.25.
Lead-QpIte strong. Domestic 1886.
Tin-Dull; weaker. Straits, 2l.80.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
Abundant and Glossy,

but it has given my rather stunted mus
tache a respectable length and appear
ance."-R. Britton, Oakland, Ohio.
"My hair was coming out (without
any assistance from my wife, either).
I tried Ayers Hair Vlgor, using oniy
one bottle, and now have as hne 2
head of hair as any one could wish for"
r, T. Schmittou, Dickson, Tenn.
"I have used Ayers Hair Vigor in my
family for a number of years, and re-
gard it as the best hair preparation l
know of. 1t keeps the scalp clean, the
hair soft and lively, and preserves the
original color. My wife has used it for
a long time with most satisfactory re-
suits. Benjamin M. johnson, M. D.,
Thomas Hill, Mo.
my hair was becoming harsh and dry,
but after using half bottle OF Ayers
Hair Vigor it grew black and glossy; 7 7
cannot express the Joy and gratitude
faoI Mabel C. Hardy, Delavan, Ill.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05

Blaine and Phelps In Washington.
WAsHINGToN, January 2.-James g.
Blaine, accompanied by William Walter
Phelps, arrived in Warrington ut 4 p. IN.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
JUSTIFIED IN GRANTING

without first consulting with President
Perkins and the directors OF the company
in Boston. They requested time, therefore,
to exchange kilograms with the Boston
officials, and they have no doubt that ioli
authority will be received to accept any
proposition OF the committee Shao Is iair
and reasonable. ., ,o.oo
It was decided to adjourn until lo'oo g.
M. to-morrow. The faces OF the eommit'
tee OF Burlington officials were wreethed
With smiles when they parted for the
The .Times' will say: ut ia understood
that. by the terms oil the agreement, the
old 20" engineers will be placed
''AaAN UPON A SQUARE FOOTING
instead OF being blacklisted by nearly all
the railroads in the country. Inc Burning
ton itself will set the example by giving tne
strikers employment in preference TO oeners
Whenever vacancies occur, and burying
comnletely out OF sight the hatchee "hlch
was dug up ten months ago.
Roth Vice.PresideDt Stone and Chalr.
non Cay,rner declined to give details OF
tbe meeting or the nature OF the conclu-
sions.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
Beauty

Ia desired and admired by all. Among
the things which may best be done to
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
Base BAN in Australia

MELBouRsE, December 2.-The Chicagos.
Ii; All Americas z.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
sE ATE TARIFF BILL.
Tf ExeITS COEsIDERABLE LIVELY
B1sCUssIOH YESTERDAY.

yest ana Vance Make seasonabIe Points,
s<i Excellent Amendments are Voted
I,own In tho INTEREST Of the Monopolists.
Feeh's Crazy Harangue ON Race Preju-
dice ii the south hattcrs in the
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
GOOD NEWS FROM CHICAGO.

The 20" Strike Practically Settled-ihe
Terms of the Adjustment.
CHICAGO, January 3.-This evening Tor
the first time the 20" strike was admitted
by both parties to the controversy to be
practically settled.
The conference to-day between the OH
cials of the road and the committee ol
nine resulted in an amicable agreement on
nearly all points at issue, and it is conf
dently expected that a complete under
standing will be reached tomorrow morn
ing. The only hitch in the arrangements
for ending the strike was one OF the minor
demands OF the coppittee, which the off
cials did not feel
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-12-14
1t the Churches TOMORROW.

Rev J. II. Anderson, of Nashville,
the Missionary Secretary of the Bap>
fist State Convention, will preach at
the Baptist Church next Sunday
morning and night. At the morning
service two deacons will be ordained.
At the Methodist Church Rev.
j. T. Curry will preach in the morn
ing on degeneration" from the text,
Titus 3, SO. Rev. J. f. Barnett will
preach at the night service.
Mr.. Leeper'S morning sermon at
the Presbyterian Church will be upon
"The feeding Of the five thousand
with five loaves and two fishes" and
at 3 o'clock in the afternoon he will
continue the series of lectures on the
book of Job, the subject for this occa-
sion being "Elihu's Argument"
DR.. Stainback's subject for the
morning services at the C. p. Church
will be "Work for Everybody" text
Mark ID, "a, and for the night SER
vice, "Men of the World and Their
Portion" text Psalms II, II.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-12-14
THE ADVANCE PLoW,
Manufactured by the Ann Arbor Agri-
cultural Co., Ann Arbor,
Michigan.

We take pleasure in advising you
that we have selected the best and
cheapest Plow ever offered in Nc
Minnville. They have been made
with special reference to the needs Of
our section, and we can say, unhesi-
tatingly, that our plows and prices
are such that no market can offer as
good pillow for the money. Our
plow is, fully warranted. After 5 or
10 days trial, if it does not do as good
work under the general clrcumstan-
ces as any other pillow, we will allow
you to keep the 21Loag and we will re-
fund the money.
Economy should be practiced in
every household. Just listen and we
will give you "pointer." All plows
except the Advance, sell for $3.50,
$500, $3.50, and 5000. We will sell
you the same thing under another
name for less money.
We will save YOU from 80 cents to
500 on the pIoW. Now, we guaran-
tee our plows to give perfect sdtiSfac-
ton We could produce any number
of certificates as to lightness Of draft,
etc, if necessary.
We hope, and insist on all who in
tend purchasing plows this season to
come and price and examine our
plOws before purchasing. We have
established n reputation for head
quarters on prices, we are still in the
lead, aud will give you better pillow
for less money than any house in
McMinnville.
We intend to place one or more of
our plOwS on the premises of every
man, woman and child in Warren
and adjoining counties this season.
Our points, bolts and fixtures of every
kind are cheaper than any other
goods of the kind.
Our interests are mutual, therefore
it is policy to buy our pillow, because
YOU yet the same work for less
money. Come and see us.
Respectfully,
MCMJNSNJJJE II ARDV ARE Co
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-12-14
Memorial Services.

Memorial services in honor of Hon.
Jefferson Davis were held at the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church at
noon last Wednesday. The meeting
was presided over by DR.. G. II. Stain
back, pastor of the church, and par
ticipated in by all of the other local
pastors.
Col. John H. Savage delivered an
eloquent address, paying beautiful
tribute to the illustrious dead. Short
speeches were made by DR.. Stain
back, Capt. j. w. Irwin and At
torney-General Whitson.
The public schools and the G.. f.
College were dismissed at II o'clock
and the students attended the
services.
The following resolutions were
adopted
ReSoLred, That in the death of the
Hon. Jefferson Davis the South has
lost a tried friend, beloved and
honored son, true patriot, and the
country a distinguished citizen, a
brave soldier, an eminent statesman,
christian gentleman. With the
entire South we bow in sorrow over
this dispensation of Providence.
ReS0lUed, That we tender to his
bereaved widow, children and friends
our profound sympathy in this great
affection.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-12-14
Insolvent Notice.

j. II. Collier, Admir-, VS.. Estate Of VIM
Collier, decd.
The insolvency of the estate of VIM Col.
ler, decd, having been suggested to
the honorable County Court of Warren
County, all persons having claims against
said estate are hereby notified to file same,
duly authenticated, with the undersigned
on or before the first day of April, 1890, or
the same will be forever barred, both in law
and equity.
W. L. SWAMI,
Clerk of Warren County Court
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-12-14
CHANCERY SALE
OF
STOCK of GOODS.

HAVING been appointed receiver by de.
Il cree OF the Chancery Court at McMinn.
vile, Teun., Of Walling Bros, at Viola,
Tenn, will receive sealed bids for the stock
of goods at my office till MONDAY, DE.
CEMBER 18th, 1889, at II o'clock, Nj. Said
stock of goods consists OF Dry Goods, Cloth.
ing, Boots and Shoes, Groceries and Hard.
ware, and such other goods as are usually
kept in n country store. ANY person wish.
ing to examine said stock OF goods will call
on NJ. II. Gwyn, at Viola, Tenn, who will
take pleasure in showing same. Terms, q
months credit with note and good security.
reserve the right to reject any or all bids.
Dec. Sd, 1889. j. c. BILES, Receiver.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-12-14
Thurman Bros 4 Co.

GREAT
R.EMN ANT
II II AND ~ ~
CLOTHING Bay.
. Next Tuesday we will offer
BIG STOCK OF REMNANTS
Of Dress Goods from 2 to 10yards,
and from Zoe to 81 90, at prices far
below value.
50 PRICES OF HENRlETTAS,
most Of them containing a pattern
for lady's dress, and some to suit
misses, in leading colors. Smaller
pieces at smaller prices. Now is
the time to buy that Christmas
dress. They are nearly half price.
We have three counters full Of
odds and ends in clothing, odd
coats, odd vests, odd pants, and
broken childs suits.
We have determined to put this
entire lot of goods at COST to
close them out. This makes at
least half of our entire clothing
stock at cost. This is great
chance to get broken suit or a
single garment. We have about
70 Overcoats that we will sell for
cost to close. These are winter
goods and we want to see them 90
before it is too late to use them.
The above inducements are enough
to cause investigation Of what we
offer.
OUR LARGE LINE OF CHRISTMAS GOODS
is now displayed and we claim
much for them We have made
some careful selections Of photo
graph albums, autograph albums,
manicure sets, toilet cases, cuff and
collar boxes, gents shaving sets,
gents toilet cases, fancy perfumes
in plush, whisk broom holders,
childrens' books, silk handkerchiefs,
fine linen handkerchiefs, towels and
tides, mutfiers, hoods, tobogans,
sewing machines, and various other
holiday articles suitable for pres
ents. We ask careful inspection
of all these goods, and we think
we can please you. See our spec
iaI album for $1.00. See our
special autograph album for only
2Oc. See our special childrens'
picture books for only 15c. See our
special linen handkerchiefs at 20c
worth SOC.
Please examine our $50 shoe
Please call on US when wanting
carpets. Please try on our Jackets
before buying. Please pay your ac-
count before the first of January.
We have Just received some dress
goods in pretty stripes suitable for
sacks and combination dress. Plush
es, velvet ribbons, buttons, Innings,
STAYS. etc. to make dresses COM
plete.
Most all the readers of the STANDARD
will be on our streets during the holidays,
and we would like to have call from
every one. Our goods are certainly attrac-
tive and cheap. We will have the music
box, the flying pendulum clock and the
photograph all loaded and waiting for you.
We will make the monograph talk for