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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02
A Made.

The following statement signed by Rob-
ert Aldrich, Mike Brown, George II. Bates,
William McNabe, and James A. jenkins,
some OF the most prominent citizens OF
BarnwelI, has been Q n to the News and
Courier an explanation OF the horrible
butchery of the defenceless negroes at tina
place last night:
On Oct. 80 last John n. Hefferman, q
prominent young merchant and public
spirited citizen, was shot down and killed
in Barnwell by negroes. Public indiena-
ton ran very high and threats of lynchinQ
were freely made, but were diverted by
cooler counsel. At the last term OF court
the grand jury found true bills against the
murderers and accessories, but the cases
were continued. The white people were DIS
appointed and the negroes, it is thought,
we're emboldened by this disposition of the
matter.
On Dec. 10 James Brown, a prominent
leader and leading citizen OF Fishpond
township, was snot to death on
his own premises by negroes without the
slightest justification or excuse. The muir
derer has not been arrested.
On the eighteenth OF December, while 60.
ing from O store at Martins Station to his
house, q mile away. Robert Martin, a
young man Of high standing. was followed
by a negro and shot, in hearing OF the
negroes whose houses were all around the
SPOT where he Was hot and who admit
they heard the shot and cries and none OF
whom went to his relief, and none OF them
went to his body, although it lay In
the road for several hours after
daylight in plain view of them al. 1t was
satisfactorily established that his murder
was the result OF q conspiracy to remove
him, IN ORDER that their iieonso on the
plantation OF his father might be greater.
The murderer, that is the negro who fired
the shot, and his accessories, nine in mum.
Der, after being clearly identified by the
coroner's jury, were arrested and lodged 10
Jail.
These several brutal murder Of promi-
nent white men by the negroes caused q
state of indignationAand resentment amosg
! the people that can be better imagined
than described, but cannot be imagined
/ by anyone not present in our midst.
Last night a large body OF armed men
in disguise, at about p q. M, called at
the jail, overpowered the jailor. TOOK out
the six murderers OF Martin and the two
OF Hefferman, took then to the limits OF
the corporation and shot them to death.
This explanation OF the causes which. led
to the lynching does not in the opinion OF
the law-abiding citizens, II any way just
ify the atrocious murder Of the eight de-
fenseless human beings.
The greatest indignation b expressed at
the brutality. All is quies in Barnwell
late this evening, although trouble has
been anticipated, and may vt come.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02
Mandamus Case Taken UNI
Amusement BY Judge Hun
IMITATION GETS THE DISTRICT JUDGE
And the Middle of the 81
Bow Courts Ended.
Nothing Done In Either Branch "a
Legislature on Account of the =
sence of a Quorum-Proceed-
inRs of the Court.

From Sundays Daily.
HELENA, Dec. 2S.-[Special to thener
by the Rocky Mountain Telegrs]-
Tie case OF w. 81. Roberts We. Statadi-
tor Ksnney was called in the distrieurt
this morning ut 1925.
Those who expected an elaborate 1iry
into the merits Of the case weresap-
pointed, the entire proceedings oGf'ing
less than two hours. Everything 4 cut
and dried, and worked as smoothly the
conspirators as the most radical 6em
couid wish, but four witnesses v Ok
amined, viz: Roberts, Webster, liter
Kenney and Secretary Rotwitt.
Their testimony established the fthat
Roberts holds his seat in the housa rep
resentatives by virtue Of the certite is
sued to him by the territorial causing
board.
The whole question then resolv itseii
into the validity Of said certificate
The attorney general held tbafl the
certificates issued by that bot were
without warrant Of law, and aabso-
lutely null and void.
The attorneys for the prosecut, San
dsrs and Campbell, argued that . ena-
bling act gave the constitutionaonven'
ton legislative powers, and than con-
fornity with these powers said cfention
had passed an ordinance which rtuaily
repealed the territorial law in ARD to
the canvassiDg Of votes for or than
county officers. They further aled that
by virtue OF said ordinance the p power
TO issue certificates Of election ttate Of
fcers was vested in the titorial
canvassing board: that Rotts is
q state officer, and til the
held by him is void. Ills clos
ing argument the a~ttorney-gen.l held
that no ordinance can repeal DIV; that
the constitutional convention eseded it's
powers when it authorized the avassing
to canvass the votes r state
officers; that said board did q make a
true finding from the official retns in it's
possession, and that it was not upetent
TO no behind the certificates andxamine
the returns upon which they are bed.
The court took the matter der ad-
risement and from the best infmation
it is probable that theecision
will not be rendered for some days
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02

New YORK, Dec. 2S.-There has been q
large and sudden increase in the numser OF
deaths from bronchial and pulmonary
diseases during the week, and many physi-
clans attribute this to the influence OF the
so-called Russian lagrippe. The number Of
dea his in this city during the week from
pneumonia are 139. against 81 last week;
131 from pthisis, against 81 last week: so
from bronchitis, against 40 last week. The
total number of deaths this week are 762;
oct waok R66
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02
Sailors Want More Money.

New YORK, Dec. 2S.-The Sailors and
Firemens' union recently organized in this
city by an individual sent from Europe fol
that purpose, held a meeting tonight fol
| the purpose Of endorsing a circular which
is to be sent at once to the maritime ex
| change and to all ship owners in this port
demsnding q material increase in the wages
to be paid for various degrees OF the serv
ice.I The union will ask for q conference
with O committee OF ship owners on OF
about Jan. IA, to discuss the question
III it's various bearings.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02
THE INFLUENZA RECORD.
A Fatal Case of the Russian scourge Re-
ported in Chicago.

A Fatal Case of the Russian Scourge Re-
ported in Chicago.
CHICAGO, Dec. 2S.-The first case OF acute
influenza in this city was reported to the
health Office to-day, the victim being Mrs.
Julia Ingalls,, aged u. Health Commis-
sioner Wickersham said he doubts very
much il it was the Russisn disease, but OF
course could not go behind the record
Thu officials in the health department gen.
erally are inclined to ridicule the assertion
that theinflusnza which is spreading rapidly
here is the foreign article. They 10 it's
presence can be explained by the preseason
able weather and the excessive humidity Of
the atmosphere On the other hand, many
practicing physicians report an alarming
number OF cases Of acute influenza, and
several of them who rank high in the pro-
fession are convinced that the disease is
the real Russian influenza. Many clerks
and one or two members OF the italian
opera company are afflicted.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02
Suit for Damages.

ELDoRADo, Kans., Dec. 2S.-Mrs. Marsa.
ret Edwards, WHO in company with her
husband, Alonza Edwards, were maltrsated
by a mob last summer on suspicion OF hav.
ing murdered little Sadie Bloomer, has
brought suit 'against d. B. Tillon. leader oil
the mob and four OF his following for $25,.
OOO, for injuries received at their hands.
Mrs. Edwards aud her husband were hung
up by the neck several times until life was
nearly extinct, in the ,ffort to make them
reveal the place where they had hidden the
remains of the child. The child afterwards
was found on the door step Of a neighbor-
ing house totally uniniured.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02
STORMS on the Atlantic.

New YoRK, Dec. 28.-The stormy weather
which has prevailed at sea lately has de-
layed a large number OF Atlantic liners.
Yesterday the Devonia was the only steam
ship to arrive, but this morning the Wis
consin from Liverpool, State Of Alabama
from Glasgow, the Aller from Bremen, the
Veendam from Rotterdam and the Panama
from Bordeaux arrived all right. They re-
ported stormy weather and headwinds.
A number OF other steamers are overdue
but the shipping mea say that there are
no grounds for anxiety. &c the delay is un'
doubtedly caused by headwinds.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02

A Husband Kills His Wife, Daughter and
GrandchiId and Commits Suicide.

A Husband Kills His Wife, Daughter and
G%randchild and Commits Suicide.
ROCHESTER, Mich. Dec. 2S.-A cold.
FLOODED triple murder was committed two
miles north Of Mount Vernon latt night by
William Major, who killed his wife, daugh'
Der and granddaughter.
Major, who is 80 years old and a well.to.
do former, was in Rochester yesterday and
came home cheerful. His daughter, Mrs,
Joseph Depaw Of Brandon, and her little
daughter were visiting the house, and after
o conversation with them the family re.
hired. The people we're but fairly asleep
when Major arose and began the work Of
slaughter. he took a revolver and shot
HE wife as she lay asleep, putting two bull.
lsts into her body and mortally woundins
hsr. The noise Of the shooting awakened
Gle Others, but the murderer did NOT heal
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02
Don't Like inc Scheme.

LONDON, Dec. 2a-A large number OF the
foreign residents of Brazil have protested
AGAINST the naturalization scheme OF the
provisional government. A number Of
Freucl, Portugal, German and italian
mnchants residing and doing business in
Brasil have appealed to their governments
for protection. They say that they do not
wish to interfere with Brazilian politics,
and viii not submit to the loss OF their ma
right. Should the provisional gov.
ernment dispute these rights they will leave
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02
Riot Threatened in Texas.

AUSTIN. Tex, Dec. 2S.-The governor
has received information that a riot is
threatened in Tyler county and be has
order ed out the militia to aid the sheriff in
keeping peace. At a conference between
the governor and attorney general, the
latter was sworn in and it was agreed that
the latter shall attend the habeas corpus
trial of the Fl. Bend citizens arrested
for the murder q day or SO ago by the
United States marshal. They sre of the
opinion that the arrests are without the
warrant OF law.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02
The Fatality Increasing.

PARIS, Dec. 28.-Tlle number OF deaths
from the influenza is increasing and resi-
dents of this city are beginning to manifest
a panicky feeling. The condition OF
Freycinet, minister OF war, who is suffering
from the disease, has changed for the worse.
Drs. Brouradel and Proust have been at
tackled and their condition is serious.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02
Short in His Accounts.

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 2s.-The sensation OF
|bhe day here is the discovery that Mon
.rch, the financial secretary OF Turner'S
Euilding and Loan association is short in
hs accounts. The discrepancy is estimated
at $25 900. Monarch is anxious to make
a settlement and it is not likely that crimi'
nalprosecution will follow.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02
To Oppose the Eight-Hour Movement.

PrrrsBURG, Dec. 2s.-It is learned to-day
from q reliable source that at the annual
meeting OF the National Builders associa-
ton in st. Louis next month steps
will be taken to oppose the eight-hour move.
ment proposed by the American fedora.
ton OF labor. It is said a united stand
will be taken by the builders on May !
against the movement, If the employees at.
tempt to enforce it.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02
Five Thousand Cases in Detroit.

DETROIT, Dec. 2s.-The influenza is pre-
vailing here to a. alarming extent, over
five thousand persons having suffered more
or less from it. The working force in
many stores is crippled and a number OF
policemen are laid UP. The disease has
not proven fatal in any case.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02
A Train on the Chesapeake 8
Ohio Telescoped.
ELEVEN PERSONS MEET THEIR DEATH
And Twenty-Five Persons In
jured, Some Fatally.
The Train Goes Down the Largest Em.
bankment I'm the United States Be-
ing 100 Feet High-Prafse for
the Southern Ladies.
From Nundays Daily.

From Sundays Daily.
CHARLESTON, W. Va. Dec. 28.-A terrible
accident occurred t is morning on thi
Chesapeake q Ohio railroad at White Sui
phur Springs, 1875 miles east Of this place
The details have been very hard to get
the only accounts being received by thu
specials to the Daily Gazette, one Of these
from an eye witness says: The vestibult
train, No. 8, on the G.. & o. left the TRACK
two miles west of White Sulphur Springs
at 7:2O this morning, demolishing six cars
killing eleven people and i~niuring about
twenty-five. The accident was caused by
the rail spreading. Thekilled we're:
H. FALTKA, Grant county, South Da'
kota.
INWARD Brown (colored).
NELSON HEATH (colored).
F. WILSON, Caldwell, Kans.
HALE MoRRIsoN, Charleston.
BAGGAGE MASTER BARKsDALE, Prof
fit, Va.
NEwsBoY THOMPSON, Portsmouth, O.
Il u. ~. w E6I, 1OWdAuoShA O
THOMAS KAREscH, Blackstone, Kans.
KDDER KIDD, Hannibal, Mo and one
other unknown.
Among the injored were:
J. &. KAREsoH, Blackstone, Kans.
CONDUCTOR ScHwElcKT. Huntington, W
Va.
r. I. BLANroN, Farmville, Va.
Gus q. KLINE, Chicago.
WILLIAM DELL, New York.
W. CLARK, Clifton Forge, Va.
P. B. BUNCH. JOHN VOOLFOLK, Allegheny,
We.
w. D. CLARK. Nelson county, Virginia.
LOUIS KAREscH, Blackstone. Kans.
H. F. GREGORY, Clifftop, Va, an arm
crushed and internally injured.
The train wal running at the rate
of from forty to fifty miles an
hour and the wreck occurred on
a fill over Jarvis Run which is 100 feet
high and said to be the highest ELL in the
United States.
All 1.-The killed were in the smoking car
which a telescoped by anothsr CIR.
Every person in the car was killed except
the conductor, who though terribly in
jured may recover. 1t was q fearful wreck
and the damage to the rail.
road at this time cannot
be even estimated. Luckily the cars
dill not take fire, they being heated by
steam. The engine did not leave the rails:
DR.. W. P. Caldwell, the only physician in
White Sulphur, repaired to the scene OF
the accident and done all in his power to
alleviate and relieve the sufferings, but
could only help one person at a time. Al
ter some time a number Of doc.
tors from all along the line arrived and
worked long and faithfully among the sui.
fering. The ladies of the vicinity turned
out On mass and too much cannot be said
in praise of their noble efforts.
Statements as to the cause OF the acct.
dent vary. Some say the rails spread,
while other reports say the rails were worn
ont and the ties rotten.
Among the injured were several OF the
Karl Gardner theatrical company, one Of
whom will probably die.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02
With the Canucks,

OTTAWA, Dec. 2s.-A large number OF
persons in and around this city are affected
with a mild type OF influenza. 1t appears
in almost every case complicated with
pneumonia or neuralgia.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02
around Caves In.

WTLKEsBARRE, Pa, Dec. 2S.-A cave
Of large proportions occurred at Plains, a
snbnrb. this afternoon. Without warning
the surface OF the earth settled and great
hollis presented themselves, some of them
thirty feet deep. The Catholic church a
sonage and several OTHER buildings we're
badly damaged. Several acres were affected.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02
Heavy Failure.

CHICAGO, Dec. 2s.-An Inter Ocean spe-
cial from Ellensburg, WASH, says: Floyd
& Co., the chief mercantile firm in Ellens.
burg, made an assignment to day after
executing chattel mortgages OF their stock
in favor OF Tacoma banks. The principal
creditors are in Chicago and New York.
The liabilities will exceed $1,000
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02
Cotton Burned.

YAzoo. Miss, Dec. 2s.-The Citizens
warehouse containing 6 900 bales OF cotton
was burned to-day. together with several
freight cars. The fire was the most dis
astroHs in this city for many years. The
losses aggregate $500 600; insurance two
thirds,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02
Must Have Been : Maniac.

BROOKLYN. N. Y, Dec. 2S.-Frank Be-
mick. a barber at 113 Union avenue, to.
night shot his mother and shot himself
fatally. His mother has been III Tor some
time and this afternoon told Frank she
believed she was dying. He went out, got
a pistol, returned and blew her brains out,
then he shot himself. No cause is assigned
except insanity.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02
Tndicted for Manslaughter.

New YORK, Dec. 2s.-Charles W. Pierce,
superintendent of lamps for the Brush
Electric Light company, wal indicted by
the grand jury to-day for manslaughter, in
causing the death OF Henry Harris, by an
electric shock from an electric lamp on o
y 1oef
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02
On the Coast.

TACOMA, Wash, Dec. 2s.-The influenza
has reached the Northwest Pacific coast.
Two cases of Russian malady has been dis.
covered here to-day. A mild form OF
lagrippe is now quite general in this city.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02
First of the Season.

ST. CLOUD, Mimi, Dec. 2s.-The first
genuine blizzard of the season struck the
city this afternoon. The storm began at
one O'Clock and is stil raging with I'M.
abated fury. Much snow has already
fallen and trains will probably be blocked.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02
BLAST Furnaces to be Repaired.

LANCASTER. Pa. Dec. 2S.-The furnaces
Of the Chestnut Hill Iron Ore company at
Columbia, which have been closed three
years, are being repaired to be. put in blast
Immediately. They are among the largest
| In the state.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02
Fatal Explosion,

CINCINNATI, Dec. 28.-An explosion in a
saw dust chute in the show case manufac.
tory of Schmitt & Co.. this AFTERNOON in
iured three persons fatally. e. Lenz went
into the cellar with q lighted candle and
going near the chute an explosion followed.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02
In Kansas.

AB1LENEKs. Kans., Dec. 28.-The infu-
enza has made it's appearance here. Physi-
clans say one hundred and fifty cases are
under treatment. The disease is OF mild
form.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02

Boston, Dec. 2S.-John Templeton Cool.
idae, president of the Columbia bank, died
this morning of ''lagrippe." Coolidge is
one of the Oldest bank presidentin Boston.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02
weekly Bank statement.

New YORK, Dec. 2S.-The following is ~
weekly bank statement: Reserve decrease,
1879 900; specie decrease. $1,2ss,ooO.
The banks now hold $2,021, 67r IN excess
OF the rate.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02
100000 Fire.

Tacoma, N. H., Dec. 2s.-Hodgson's
hosiery mill and a number OF stores in the
village Of Meredith were destroyed by fire
tonight, ~entailing losses Of about $780,
600.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2S.-It is stated
that thers are 25. 600 persons in this city
now being treated for the influenza in some
form or other. No cases have yet resulted
fatally.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02
Ingalls, Better.

A4cH1soN, Kas., Dec. Ex-senator In.
CALLS attack OF lagrippe though very 90.
we're, was OF brief duration. He is able to
be about to-day and will leave for Wash
ington tomorrow night.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02
Body Found.

RocHEsTER, Dec. 2s.-Dr. Majors body
was found to-day in q barn. He had com.
mittsd suicide by hanging.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02

GTRAYED FROM BUTTE THE FOL-
y lowing horses:
One iron gray horse A on left shoulder and
thigh.
One black horse strip in face left four white
VI on left shoulder.
One roam mare strip in face, hind feet white,
z on left shoulder.
One sorrel horse star in face marked
e on left thigh.
One bay horse blotch brand on left thigh
all had 7 hair brand on when strayed.
A reward of $25 90 will be paid for their re-
turn to G. A. SLOAN. Butte Mont.
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING-NOTICE Is
y hereby given that there will be a meeting of
the stockholders of the Montana Fire Clay COM
pany held at room No. 1 (one) in the McNamara
house, on the 18th day of January, st The hour
of 1 o'cl ock p. M, for the purpose of electing q
Board of Trustees and the transaction of such
other business as may properly com before the
stockholders. c. G.. BRADSHAW, President.
GEO. FALTHOFF, Directors
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02

No Quorum in the L~egislatie.
Nothing was done in either brah OF the
legislature to-day. No quorum.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02

NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF
IN John J. Nixon, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned. Ad-
ministrator Of the Estate Of John J. Nixon, de-
ceased, to the creditors of and all persons having
claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them
with the necessary vouchers, withinfour months
after the first publication of this notice, to the
said administrator at his place of business
corner Main and Quartz streets. Butte City, in
the County of Silver Bow.
JAMES q. LYNCH,
Administrator of the estate of John J. Nixon,
deceased.
Dated. Sent, 9th 1894.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02
APPOINTED
Idge of

Governor Toole Appoints Him .dge of
the Second District.
Governor Toole to-day appoint John
J.. Mediation judge OF the second judicial
district. Judge Mediation qualift before
District Clerk Bean and will enterpon his
duties Immediately.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02
NOTICE TO

Estate Of Jacob HOFFMAN, deceased.
Notice ishereby given by the undersigned ad.
ministrator of the estate of Jacob HOFFMAN, de-
ceased, to the creditors of and all persons hav-
ing claims against the said deceased, to exhibit
them, with the necessary vouchers, within four
months after the first publication of this notice,
to the said administrator at probate court room
in court house, Butte City, in the county of Sill
yer Bow.
est to of Jacob HOFFMAN, deceased.
Dated Butte City, M. T., this 22nd day of Octo-
Der. 1889,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02
Absolutely Pure.

TAKEN UP-CAME TO MY RANCH ABOUT
J. q year ago, one gray horse branded figure 8
on left shoulder D on the right shoulder. Also
one small horse branded combinative 81. G.. on
left sOulder and thigh. C. A. SLOAN. Butte.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02

A Private Adviser for those contem.
plating marriage and for mensuffering
from Private, Nervous or Chronic Dis
eases. Sent prepaid By express only, on
receipt of 10 cents.