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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-30
DECISION IN 4 CATTLE cAsE.
The Texas Fever Danger-The Rights Of
Cattle Owners Generally.

The Texas Fever Danger-The Rights Of
Cattle Owners Generally.
WAsHNGron, January S.-The Supreme
Court OF the United States, to-day. rem
dsred an opinion OF considerable impor-
tance to the cattle mea at the West. in the
case OF P. C. Kimmioh, plaintiff.
the case OF Orden vs.. John j. Ball and
Henry Tienkim. The case involves the
constitutionality of the state Of Iowa
making person having in his possession
within the states any Texas cattle which
have been wintered north of the southern
boundary of Missouri or Kan as, liable
for any damage that may occur from al
lowing them to runat large. and thereby
spread what is called the Texas fever.
The two judges in the Circuit Court OF
the United States for the Southern district
were divided IL opinion, and the case was
sent here for final decision, with the record
showing that the case had been decided
against the plaintiff on the ground that the
Iowa statute was an interference with the
Interstate commerce law, and also in vio-
lation OF q constitutional provision giving
citizens 81 the several states all the priyi-
leges and immunities of citizens of any
state. The Supreme Court holds that
the Iowa statute is not in con-
fict with the permanent authority
of Congress to regulate interstate COM
merce. 1t is unable to see that the statute
has anything to do with such commerce.
The case, it says, is not one OF restriction
OF commerce but simply requirement
that whoever permits diseased cattle to
run at large, shall be liable for any damage
oecasioned thereby, and the court enter
tains not the slightest doubt OF the right
OF any state to enact such statute.
It further holds that as citizens OF Iowa
are liable, under the statute, to the same
punishment as citizens of other states,
there is no force in the objection that the
law is contrary to a clause in the constitu-
ton granting equal rights in the several
states to allow citizens OF the United
States. the opinion is by Justice Field.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-30
THE RAILROADS and THE MAIL.
A Bill to Compel the Carrying of U.
Mails Upon the Railways.

A Bill to Compel the Carrying of U. s
Mails Upon the Railways.
WASHINGTON, January 28.-The Post
master General has sent, in reply to re
quest of the House committee GU Post
Offices and post roads, his opinion o.
the house bill, which requires railroad
companies to carry mail. at the rate o.
compensation fixed by law.
In his answer the Postmaster Genera
points out the present condition OF the
law under which any railroad company
may refuse to take mails, and by which
the department can secure their carriage by
contract only. He suggests that the pres
ent condition OF law under which service
may be stopped at the caprice of the car
rier, constitutes reproach to the govern
ment established to promot, the public
welfare.
The committee unanimously voted to
report the bill. It tprovides thatii any rail
road company shall refuse or neglect to
convey any mail upon any train upon
which the Postmaster General may require
such service, or wilfully refuse to obey any
law respecting the transportation OF the
mail, it shall be liable to penalty not ex
ceedlng one thousand dollars for each day
in which such refusal or neglect shall be
persisted in.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-30
Helena'sNewspaper War.

HELENA, January 2S.-[Correndenee of
the Miner. 1.-THE newspaper kettles still con-
inues in disturbance here. 1t is not yet set
tied whether the Record" shall continue
to be the organ OF the Piatt family or shall
be run by the Harrison wing of the Repub-
lican party, or shall become the pI operty
OF it's manager, Nj. Mollineli. "Molli' is
still making fight. The Piatt family is
trying it's best to crowd him out, however.
The "Herald" says it wants no alliance
with the Record" and it must be con-
fessed it would, under present conditions,
make bad union. The Records" circu-
lation is rapidly falling away, and it is
evident that something desperate must be
done. But the Harrison crowd seems in
NO hurry.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-30
FIRE PLUGS BEING FROZEN
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
The Senate Considers the Army Nurses
Pension Bill - The House Pension
Amendment,

The Senate Considers the Army Nurses
Pension Bill - The House Pension
Amendment.
WASHINGTON, January 28.-In the Senate,
among the memorials presented and re-
ferred was protest from citizens from
New Mexico, against the admission OF that
territory as state.
On motion OF Blair the army nurses
pension bill was taken up, amended and
passed. 1t allows pension Of $25 a
month to all women nurses during the late
war (prior to August, 1855, who were ap-
proved be Mrs. Dix, superintendent Of
women nurses, or her authorized agent, or
who were specially appointed by the sur
geon general or other proper United States
authority, and who performed six months
SERVICE or were disabled and honorably
discharged. Those who are now receiving
less pension under special acts are entitled
to the benefits of this act.
The Senate then proceeded to the consid-
GRAFTON OF the diplomatic and consular APP
preparation bill.
WASHINGTON, January 2S.-In the House,
on motion OF Long Long OF Massacnu-
setts, the senate bill was passed increasing
the pensions OF soldiers or sailors who
have lost both hands, to $10O per month.
On motion OF Ermentrout of Pennsylva-
MIA, the Senate concurrent resolution was
agreed to, providing for q joint meeting of
the two houses OF Congress, February ii,
for the purpose of counting the electoral
vote.
The committee on the District of Colum-
liza, through it's chairman. Hemphill OF
South Carolina, made struggle to secure
the floor, which the rules Of the House
accord to it on the second and fourth
Mondays of each month, but the commit
tee on appropriations, under the leader
ship OF Randall, proved too formidable an
antagonist, and the House declined to
consider the District business, and went
into committee OF the whole (Dockery OF
Missouri in the chair) on the sundry civil
appropriation bill.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-30
Hard Times Party.

Tonight, al Renshaw Hall, will occur
novelty in the way OF public balls given by
Couture & Leford, called hard-time
marty. The distinctive feature OF it is that
every one who attends ia expected to wear
his or her every day clothes. Professor
Couture learned OF the success that has
attended similar gatherings in the East
while on q tour last summer, aud has de-
cided to give the innovation trial here.
II is distinctly understood, however, that
no one will be admitted wi. .hout a card OF
invitation to insure the attendance OF
none but des rable people. The admission
is l49 cents. and the professors have pro-
vided q bag full OF 1 cent pieces with
which to give every one change. A large
attendance l. already promised, and the
indications are that the hail will be more
crowded than it ever was before.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-30
MEN SCALDED TO DEATH.
A Strange Accident on a Steamship at q
New York Wharf.

New York Wharf.
NEW YoRK, January 2S.-A serious acci
dent occurred on board the stea mship Re
public of the White Star line after the pas
sengers were landed on the wharf at the
foot of 10th street, yesterday, fourteen be.
ing fatally, and seven others, seriously
injured. The cause OF the accident was the
breaking OF the furnace fines, an hour after
the last OF her twenty cabin passengers had
left the wharf, and the officers and EN-.
ployes were preparing to leave also.
There was sharp report, and in an 10.
Htant the stoker's room was filed with a
binding, soffocating steam. So powerful
was the current OF scalding vapor which
came pouring out Of the mouth OF the
furnace that the men who stood in it's path
were thrown violently to their own floor,
where they lay shrieking and crying foI
some one to save them. The not steam
was eating away the flesh from their bones.
The following is list OF the injured:
James Borden, fireman; Saml. Ward, oiler;
Patrick Hughes, stoker; Jas. Dwyer, sixth
engineer; James Collins, fireman; Thos.
McFerland, fourth engineer; James Ward,
trimmer; John Leonand, trimmer, second
engineer Yates, and fifth engineer Ebbs,
were slightly burned. Dwyer, Collins, Nc
Farland and Leonard are thought to be
fatally injured.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-30
GERMANY,s EAsT AFRICAN POLICY.
Arguments Pro and Con i'm the Congress at
Berlin-Bismarck in the Debate.

Arguments Pro and Con i'm the Congress at
BerIin-Bismarck in the Debate.
BERLIN, January 26.-TLe East African
bill came up in the Rsichstag, to-day. The
chamber was crowded. Count Herbert
Bismarck explained the reasons which
prompted the government to introduce the
measure. Count Wissmann, imperial com.
missioner for East Africa, urged the Reich
stag to accept the bill. He asked members
to rely upon his experience, gained by eight
years wandering in Africa. Bismarck en-
tered the chamber while Wissmann was
speaking and took seat. hamburger
followed Wissmann, strongly opposing the
measure.
Bismarck also took part in the discus
sion. He asserted that the best relations
existed between Germany and Eng
land, and Germany aid Zanzi-
bar. "f," he said, Germany wants
tropical countries she must keep East
Africa. l have not been originally a colo.
nial man, but now / follow the will of the
majority of the German nation"
The bill was referred to the committee,
Bismarck and Mr.. Bennigsen agreeing
thereto.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-30
Pardoned Out by the President.

WASHINGTON, January 29.-The Presi-
dent has committed the sentence OF James
d. Fish, formerly president OF the Marine
National bank, of New York, who was con-
victed in April, 1885, OF misapplying the
funds OF that bank. and sentenced June 27,
1885, to ten years imprisonment in the
state prison at Auburn, N. Y. Upon the
first count OF the Indictment. with state
ment that the judgment for like punish
ment will be entered upon conviction un-
der the ten other counts of this indictment.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-30
Du,uth,s Bad Fire. Monday Morning

DULUTH, January 2s.-A fire was discov'
cred in the Grand Opera House, shortly be-
fore 2 O'Clock, this morning. 1t was soon
beyond control, although the whole fire
department was early on the spot. At
$50 the building was total loss. A row
of frame buildings next to the opera
house was in great danger, but all were
saved except the postoffice. which was con
sumed. The total loss is $20O,O00.
The total loss will reach $3.50, 900; in
surance $15O,OO0.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-30
Boulanger Gets There,

PARIS, January 2S.-There is excitement
in Paris over the result of yesterday g
election. Boulanger's majority over
Jacques is large. The ministry have ten
dered their designations but the president
declined to accept them. Boulanger has
announced his intention of attending a
session Of the chambers, Thursday. Flo.
quet proposes to introduce, Thursday, an
autl.plebiscite measure, and scruternel
ACCOMPLISHMENT.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-30
INTERSTATE COMMERCE. RATES.
Amendments to the Law Proposed by the
Commissioners.

Amendments to the Law Proposed Dy tne
Commissioners.
WASHINGTON, January 2S.-The inter.
state commerce commission has promul-
gated an opinion on the subject OF passen-
ger tariffs and rate wars, prepared by
chairman Cooley. The paper narrates the
facts attending the war in passenger rates
at St. Louis in October and also the cir
cumstance OF the passenger rate war which
prevailed at Chicago in December, both OF
which were investigated by theeommission.
It is recommended that the interstate act
be SO amended as, first, to define what
shall be considered excursion and commu.
tation tickets.
Second, to prohibit all payment OF com:
missions on the sale of tickets, all sale oi
tickets for interstate business, except by
regular agents OF the carriers.
Third, to require the carriers to provide
for speedy and convenient redemption oi
unused tickets or coupons.
The previous recommendation in respe !
to the amendment relating to joint tariff
and notices of reduction OF rates are re
| newed.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-30
A Farce I,f a Verdict.

SAN FRANCISCO, January 26"-In the case
of the United States Government against
the Sierra Lumber Co., which was brought
in April, 1886, to recover $2,217, 1854
damages for the illegal cutting OF some
sixty-four million feet of timber fron gov
ernment lands in Tehama and Butte coun
ties, the jury. to-day, returned a verdict OF
nearly 81, 900 in favor OF the government.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-30
ohio,s White Caps Again on Deck.

MANSFIELD, Ohio, January 26.-News
has just been received here Of White Cap
visit to JeromeviHe and the houses oi
John and Adam Chesrown in the Southern
part OF Ashland county, last night. There
were forty horsemen in the party, and
thirty others on foot. They visited the
houses OF three people who sympathized
with the Chesrowns, and tore dowu their
houses. After doing this, they visited John
and Adam Chesrown's residence, but the
occupants had eft. This outbreak is the
first manifestation OF indignation at the
aequittal of the five Chesrowns, who were
tried for the murder OF Constables Kelly
and Helbert, nearly a year ago.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-30

ertson, collector OF the port OF New York
VS.. Perkins, an importer. The suit was
brought to determine the rate Of duty on
crop ends Of bessemer steel rails. The col
lector OF port assessed q duty oi 40 per
cent. on imports, and il under tariH pro-
vision for steel not specially enumerated or
provided for. The court concurs in this,
as the importer contended that 'crop
ends" were dutiable at only 20 per cent. as
unwrought metal, and not for use without
being remeli ed.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-30
An Amendment that Ought to be Made.

An Amendment that Ought to be Made.
WASHINGTON, January 2S.-The House
committee on judiciary held special meet
ing, to-day, to hear addresses from men,
bers OF the Woman's Suffrage Association
in support of an amendment to he Consti-
tuition of the United States, granting the
elective franchise to women. Among the
speakers were Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth
Beecher Hooker, the Rev. Olympia Brown,
Mrs. Colby, editor OF the "Womans Jour-
nal," Mrs. Dunway, OF Oregon, and others.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-30
A Big Wooden Mill for Montana.

HELENA, January 2s.-It is reported
tonight that syndicate of Helena capi-
talists has been formed to build and oper-
ate a. large woolen mill at some point in
Montana yet to be agreed upon. Thomas
Cruise, the Drum Lummon millionaire, L..
II. Hershfield, banker, and A. J. Seligman,
one OF the wealthy New York family, are at
the head of the movement. The company
will start with a capacity of 100000.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-30
Trouble with LiverpooPs Striking Seamen

LIVERPOOL, January 26.-The striking
seamen and firemen last night boarded the
steamer Kansas, loading for Boston, and
dragged ashore eight men who refused to
strike. To-day a thousand strikers lined
the quay and prevented the men from
shipping, assaulting them and throwing
their kits into the water. A crew was
shipp from the steamer African under a
strong police guard. The crowd OF strikers
and sympathizers increasing, the police
have summoned reipforcements. 1t is ex.
pect=d that more non-strikers will attempt
to ship and that u fracas will occur. Ship
owners sent a deputation to the Mayor,
who promised police protection.
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Denver Delighted over the "Bostonians.'
DENVER. January 26.-The Bostonians
closed a two-weeks engagement. tonight
after what proved to be the greatest oper
attic engagement, both socially and finan'
cially, ever played in this city. The re-
ceipts OF the engagement we're over $2O,.
900. Arrangements have just been com.
pleted between Manager Heyman, OF San
Francisco, and Manager Davis, of Chicago,
whereby the Bostonians will make an ex.
tended tour OF the Pacific Coast during May
and June
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-30
German Inspection of Our Naval Strength

WASHINGTON, January 26.-Mr. Petri,
technical attache Of the German legation,
has Just arrived from Berlin. His mission
is supposed to cover comprehensive and
rapid survey OF the military and naval re-.
sources OF the United States, defensive and
offensive. Particularly, he is presumed to
inspect the harbor defences OF the principal
sea por;s, and incidentally make q report
on our ability to command sea-going
steamers which could be speedily converted
into commerce. destroying privateers.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-30
Bismarck's Weak Condition.

BERLIN, January 2s.-While speaking on
the East African bill in the Reichstag, Sat.
urday, Bismarck's voice was unusually
weak, being almost inaudible except to
those near him, and it gave an impression
that he was slightly indisposed. His throat
is troubling him. His references to the co.
operation OF England with Germany in East
Africa caused a good impression.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-30
Republican Methods Coming Out.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, January 2S.-Cap-
tain J. s. Mcdonald. prominent Republi-
can politician of this city, was arrested to-
day by Deputy United States Marshal Van
Buren, on capias issued by the United
States court now in session at Parkers.
burg, charged with having purchased the
vote of one Dick Hardwick, of this city, at
the last election, for 50, and all the whisky
he could drink. The prisoner will be taken
to Parkershurg, tomorrow. A number oi
others will be arrested shortly on similar
charges.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-30
A Murderer Makes His Escape.

PHILADELPHIA, January 26.-Mary Web
ster, head nurse OF the Cooper hospital at
Camden, N. j., was murdered while on duty
on the fourth floor OF the hospital, this
morning, by an unknown man who escaped
by lowering himself from the window by a
rope made from bed sheets.
Later-The woman is still alive. Her
name ia Anna Eisenhardt.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-30

Charged Against Jack Burgess and Wife.
NEW YORK, January 2s.-Jack Burgess,
prize fighter, and his wife are supposed to
be on their way to the Pacific slope with
So 900 worth OF diamonds, which Mrs.
Burgess stole from her sister, Mrs. Hewitt,
OF 2O7 West Fourth street., Saturday.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-30
A Big Strike Threatened.

PIrTsBURG, January 26.-A joint meeting
of the K. of L. organizations at the Con.
nellsville coke regions, tonight. resolved to
strike soon unless the operators grant an
advance approximating 10 per cent. In
case of the strike, which appears inevitable,
upwards OF thirteen thousand men will
90 out.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-30
AM Awful Country to Live In.

ST. PAUL, January 26.-A cold wave is
expected here tonight. At Z O'Clock this
evening the mercury was at ten above, and
the signal service officer says it will 60 be.
low zero before morning. The fall in the
temperature has been very pronounced,
especially at Sioux Falls, Dakota, where
it dropped to 70 degrees in ten hours. from
60 above to 10 below.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-30
Arizona,s dump to q New Capital.

PRESCOTT, Ariz., January 26.-The bill to
remove the territorial capital OF Arizona
from Prescott to Phoenix passed both
houses and was signed by thegovernor and
reported to the legislature, to-day. Both
iourn at noon, Monday, January %, and
meet at Phoenix, Thursday, February 7th.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-30
An American Cuts His Throat in England

LONDON, January 26.-An American,
supposed to be George P. Driver, cut his
throat with razor, in the Ariel hotel at
Islington, to-day. Upon his trunks are
labels OF several American railways, prin-
cipally Chicago roads. He is not expected
to recover.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-30
TELEGRAPHIC BRETITIES.
News from Every Part of the World Put
Into the Smallest Compass.

By strict party vote State Senator Car
penter. Republican, was unseated by the
Indiana Senate, for alleged brivery. A new
election will be called.
O'Brien's trial at Dublin resulted in his
being sentenced to four months imprison-
ment, without hard labor. He has not
been recaptured, howevH".
Four colored men were hanged Friday,
viz John Yancey, Yanceyville, N. c.;
James Seams, Eutaw. Ala; Ed Fry, Ma
rietta, Ga; and Charles Blackman. El-
lavills, Ga.
The census OF school children between
the ages OF 6 and 18 years, shows there
are in Utah 2, ,941 boys, 3,641 girls of non.
Mormon parents, and 4,O82 boys and
%, ,23O girls OF Mormon parentage.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-30
For an International Conference,

WASHINGTON, January 26.-Secretary
of State received from Phelps. minister to
Great Britain, telegram stating that the
British government has notified him of the
acceptance of the invitation to an inter-
national maritime conference at Washing.
ton this autumn.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-30
DID HE MURDER HIS MOTHER?
Young Lattimer Arrested-His Strange
Conduct-TheOry of the Police.

JACKSON, Mich, January 26. "A strong
web OF circumstantial evidence has been
wound about Irving Lattimer, son OF Mrs.
Lattimer, who was murdered Thursday
night, and this afternoon he was arrested.
He went to Detroit Thursday noon and
registered at the Griswold house. He was
not seen from 10 p. m. until the next morn
ing, when he came in and went to his room.
The police advance the theory that he went
to Jackson on late night train, killed his
mother, and then went back to Detroit
early in the morning. The case has crea-
ted intense excitement here. Lattimer's
father died about year ago under very
mysterious circumstances. He left $1O.-
900 life insurance, and this, OH the death
of the widow, would revert to the son.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-30
Claim that Their Names are Forged.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, January 26.-It has
been discovered that Ben. Profit, ex-trus.
tee OF the county is defaulter go the
amount of from $40, 600 to $40, 900. Citi-
zens whose names appear on the bond
assert that they did not sign it, and that
their names are forged.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-30
Rai1road Presidents unable to Aeree.

CHICAGO, January 26.-The Western Rail
way Presidents in session. to-day, failed to
reach an agreement on territorial bounda-
ries, and the matter was referred back to
the committee. Pending it's further con-
sideration, the conference continued on the
general agreement.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-30
West Virginia's Senatorial Contest.

CHARLESTON, W. Va. January 2s.-Bal-
loting for United States Senator was kept
up in both Houses to-day. Adelegate alleged
that an attempt had been made TO bribe
him to vote for the Republican candidate
for the Senate. Much discussion followed,
and committee OF investigation was ap-
pointed.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-30
The Brooklyn. Car-Driyers, Strike.

NEW YORK, January 26.-Vhere areno
developments in the Brooklyn car strike
John Raskow, OF Hoboken, and Max Ros
enberg, OF New York, applicants for work
were beaten by the strikers, Rosenberg &c
badly that he was taken to hospital. Nc
arrests have been made.