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Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-09
A BOOM FOR PORTLAND.
Montana and Washington Wheat Territory
to Find a New Outlet.

Montana and Washington Wheat Territory
to Find New Outlet.
CHICAGO, February Ga special from Min
neapolis gives the plans of F. 81. Peavey &
Co., of this city, to meet the wants of the
great wheat-growing sections OF western
Mont ana and Washington Territory, which
have come to head in the corporation OF
the Pacific Coast Elevator Company.
A terminal elevator. with a capacity of
10000 bushels. will be built at once at
Portland, and score or more of country
houses all along the line OF the Oregon Rail-
way and Navigation Company's road, each
with capacity OF 25, 200 to $4,000 bush
els. 1t is planned to have everything in
running order by next August, when the
firm will commence exporting.
All shipments will be sacks to Liverpool,
via Cape Horn. This is going to revolu-
tionize the wheat business in these two ter
ritories. Hitherto shipments have all been
made to San Francisco; now Portland will
become the key to the situation.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-09
TELEGRAPHIC BRETITIES.
News from Every Part of the World Put
Into the Smallest Compass.

~~--~k>~~'
The Northern Ohio blanket mill, of
Cleveland, was burned Thursday q. m.
Loss, 100000.
The Spanish Senate has rejected q
motion to raise the import duty on &C.
reals.
Light earthquake shocks were felt at 800,
Wednesday night, in Los Angeles, San Ber.
nardino and Cotton, California.
The report that Boulanger had applied
to the Pope for divorce is denied. He
will continue his suit in the Paris courts.
Secretary Whitney is negotiating for the
purchase OF three thousand tons of anthra-
cite coal, to be delivered at the q. 8. coal
ing station in Samoa.
At Rome, Ca, Tuesday night, Joe and
John Lee, Chinese laundryman, were fatally
wounded by burglars. All the valuables
were stolen.
Miss Wilcox, the Minnesota girl who re-
Gently eloped, in Nice, France, with DR..
Seller, has returned to her parents. DR..
Seller has been arrested.
Newsboy Orbaun secured q judgment in
Philadelphia, Wednesday, for $40, 600, for
personal injuries received by being pushed
off Traction car.
w. w. Busy, the Columbus, Ca, Eagle
& Phoenix savings bank defaulter, was
caught at Eupala, Wednesday. His appar-
ent shortage is $4,000.
An appeal was taken in New York,
Wednesday, to the general term OF the su-
preme court, from Justice Barrett's judg-
ment dissolving the North River Refining
Company.
The death is announced in Rome of Car
dinal Ledchowski. formerly private Bishop
- 10 hyv TO-
marek, but was released on his promise to
reside abroad.
A terrible blizzard prevailed throughout
Michigan and Canada, Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday, the roads being rendered
impossible. The mercury fell, in some
place in Canada, to 400 below zero.
At Red Bird. Clay county, KY, last week,
there was an affray between the Sizemore
gang and their enemies, during which bad"
Carsmuth and "Black Bill" Sizemuth were
killed, and Robert Sizemuth and one Garri-
son were badly wounded.
Jake Kilraia telegraphed from Baltimore
to B. K. Fox, New York, Tuesday, that he
would accept the challenge of Jem Smith,
the champion of England, for another
fight, and be willing to sign any terms for
q fair fight for the championship OF the
world.
It is reported at New Orleans that Mrs.
Sallie Gordon and her 14-year-old daugh-
tee, at Summit, La, were outraged by
three negroes. Tuesday. The community
is wild with excitement. One negro has
been killed, and the mob is looking for the
other two.
ARome dispatch says that the Crown
Prince Rudolph, in January, wrote per-
sonal letter to the Pope, without his
fathers knowledge, asking for a divorce and
authority to marry again. The Pope sent
the letter to the Emperor, and this caused
trouble between father and son.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-09

rations, Carver, chairman, recommending
the passage Of G. B. 15, relating to police
magistrates In towns and cities.
From the judiciary committee, Hunt,
chairman, recommending the passage with
amendments Of G. B. IL, to amend the law
relating county attorneys.
From select committee, Roberts, chair
man, recommending the passage with
amendments OF G. J. M. z, relating to the
ownership OF mines.
Bills and report placed on general orders.
Congdon gave notice OF bill to amend
chapter %, fifth division compiled statutes.
Joslyn gave notice Of bill for the sup
preston Of lottery schemes.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.
BIakeIy introduced n. B. No. z3, to pro-
vide for the appointment oil clerks in pro-
bate courts and their salaries. 1t proqides
that each probate judge may appoint q
clerk at salary OF 81, 200 a year; the ap.
non-appointment the probate Judge to
become ex-officio clerk and receive the
salary himself. Bill read twice and ordered
printed.
Roberts introduced FL. b. No. %, to
amend section 1904, chapter 5S, compiled
statutes, relating to divorces. Read and
ordered printed.
Jones introduced II. B. No. 25, to amend
section 241, chapter 13, fourth division
criminal laws, relating to minors frequent
ing saloons. The bill makes it unlawful for
any person to sell liquor to or allow minors
to frequent saloons, or gaming house under
a penalty OF SO to $1,000 fine, 2 to 80
days Imprisonment or both. Minors are
also forbidden to resort to such places un-
der a penalty OF fine of from S. to $50 or
l to 80 days imprisonment or both. All
fines thus collected to 20 into the school
funds OF counties. Bill read and ordered
printed. .
GENERAL ORDERS.
House went into committee OF the whole,
Saxton in the chair, to consider general
orders.
H. B. 9, the substitute for Comforts
game and fish bill, was read, but as there
we're several detached amendments to it
the committee decided to report the bill
back to the house with the recommenda- |
tion that it be reprinted as amended.
G. B. No. 5, providing for the appoint |
nent Of ad interim police magistrates, was
read, adopted and reported with the rec |
that it do pass.
G. B. No. IL, to amend the law relating |
20 county attorneys, was discussed by sec. |
lions, and the committee decided to report |
t with the recommendation that it do pass |
ls amended by the judiciary committee.
The committee then arose and the House |
Congdon, by consent, reported correctly |
printed Fl. B. 13. for the protection OF fish,
md II. B. IA, relating to the dover rights |
" insane married women. No. 18 was re-
erred to the committee on Territorial /
fairs and No. IA to the judiciary COM
nittee.
Recess till O'Clock.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-09

and perfect road first mortgage bonds
of the total face value Of 81, ,249, ,490. The
market value OF the bonds February l,
1889, was So, ESQ, ,440, showing an increase
BY reason OF investments to have been 81
256, $50.
From the Central Pacific, So, 459, ,681
were received and invested in bonds OF the
face value OF So, ,141 1888, with q market
value by February /, 1889, OF So, ,821, ,7S5
making an increase by reason OF theinvest.
ment OF $352 .1O4.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-09
Agreeing to Disagree.

WASHINGTON, February THE conferees
on the Dakota, Montana and New Mexico
admission bill were in session short time,
this morning, but adjourned until o'clock.
The indications are that they will not come
together.
WASHINGTON, February 7.-Another meet
ing of the conferees on the territorial bill
this afternoon, resulted in decision to re-
port to the two Houses that the conference
is unable to agree.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-09
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
The Nicaraguan Canal Bill Agreed to in the
Senate and Goes to the President.

The Nicaraguan Canal Bill Agreed to in the
Senate and Goes to the President.
WASHINGTON, February Tin the Senate
the conference report on the bill to incor-
porate the Maritime Canal Company OF
Nicaragua was presented by Sherman and
agreed to. The bill now goes to the Presi.
dent for approval.
The committee on woman suffrage re-
ported back favorably the joint resolution
proposing constitutional amendment to
prohibit the denial or abridgement of the
right to vote by the United States or by
any State on account of sex. 1t was
placed on the calendar. A minority report
will be made.
The committee on military affairs re-
ported a substitute for the house bill to re-
move the charge OF desertion from soldiers
OF the late war and the Mexican war,
where such soldiers afterwards served
faithfully till the expiration OF their enlist
ment. Agreed to.
The Senate DILL to suspend the operation
OF the section OF the revised statutes in re-
lation to Guano Islands (for five years
from the 18th of April, 1887 was passed.
IN THE HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, February Tin the House
the committee on public lands reported
back the Senate bill providing that agricul-
tural public lands, subject to private entry
shall be disposed of according to the pro-
visions of the homestead laws only. The
amendment was adopted repeating the
commutation clause OF the homestead law.
Weaver of Iowa, showed disposition to
object to it's immediate consideration be-
cause it did not in terms repeal the desert
land and timber culture laws. Holman
gave assurance that if any ambiguity ex-
listed, it should be removed in conference.
The amendment was adopted, allowing
persons who have abandoned orrelinquish-
ed homestead entries to make another en-
try. The bill then passed.
The House went into committee OF the
whole On the army appropriation bill.
Upon suggestion that proper provision
had already been made for posts in the
sundry civil appropriation bill, the appro-
priation OF 100000 for the continuance
OF work on the new military po Dat at Dem
yer was stricken out.
An amendment was adopted appropri-
ating $24, 500 to complete the water sup
ply system at Fort D. A. Russell, Wyoming
Territory.
Randall raised point of order against
the clause appropriating 100000 for
the purchase of movable submarine tor
pedoes, and pending a decision of the
point, the committee rose, and the House
adjourned.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-09
TROUBLE AT POCATELL0 D
EXCITEMENT OYER THE CLOSING OF
AL PLACES OF BUSINESS.

Queer Orders Alleged to Have Been Ne
ceived from Washington-An Build
ings Erected Since Last September 70
be Confiscated-EHorts Being Made TO
Settle the Dificulty.
PoCATELLo. Idaho, February 6.-I ISpecIai
to The Miner. Great excitement prevails
here this afternoon, on account OF the
closing OF all the places OF business on the
reservation by order OF the Indian agent
acting under orders from Washington,
D.. G.
Special notices are being posted on all
the business houses, declaring them closed
and all buildings erected since September
LIST, 1888, subject to coniscation, thereby
rendering 1000 people homeless.
A determination on the part OF the citi-
zens to prevent the Indian police from de-
stroying property is very manifest.
The store OF Bible, Brown & Johnson is
the only one not closed.
Efforts are being made to settle the diff
Guilty. and if it is not accomplished trouble
is feared.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-09
Urueuay's Financial Affairs.

MoNrEv1Do, February THE Bourse is
excited. Fears are expressed that the fort
nightly liquidation will prove disastrous.
National Public Works shares are quoted
at 33. The transitory crisis had no effect
upon trade or the National bank. Gov
ernment and merchants generally approve
of the banks action in refusing to support
the recent excessive speculations.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-09
A Tale of Smuggling from the Canadian
Frontier.

Frontier,
CHICAGO, February 6.-The Tribune"
recently sent q reporter to Victoria, B. c.,
and this morning devotes an entire page to
his report OF the condition OF affairs there.
The report deals at length with smuggling
operations across the border, declares the
United States cheated out of millions Of
revenue every yesr by organized bands of
opium smuggler, that many federal custom
officers are corrupted by them, while others
are so stupid as to be useless. The cor
respondent further declares that the laws
against Chinese immigration are fagrantly
violated under the very noses OF federal
officials. Chinese women in herds are
smuggled across the border. and sold into
slavery in the United States. In general, it
is asserted that the people OF the United
States have not the slightest conception Of
the brazen lawlessness that exists on the
northern frontier.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-09
THE DEFUNCT "RECORD."

A Helena Paper Which Had a Short Ex-
istence-Its Successor the montana
Journal"
HELENA, February 6.-[Special to the
Miner. The 'Daily Record" is defunct.
The journal Publishing Company has
assumed the mortgages and obligations.
amounting to $4,000.
The old crowd is out. It is understood
that the editor OF the new paper which sue
ceeds the late Record" will be an Indian
apolis man. The paper will be known as the
Montana Journal" 1t will be issued in
the morning as usual, under the old name,
and will be thus presented until it's new
heading arrives.
Last night the Record" printers walked
out and were out several hours, but re-
turned to work and the paper was issued
as usual this morning.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-09
cbarped with Conspiracy in Louisiana.

New ORLEANS, February 7.-As a result
Of the Investigation by Attorney General
Rogers, into the recent outlawry in New
Iberia Parish, warrants have been issued
for the arrest of about twenty persons
charged with conspiracy to intimidate and
drive persons out Of the parish. They in
clude T. C. Cads, captain of cavalry, deputy
sheriff and member OF the school board
and police jury; D. D. Avery. brigadier-
general of militia and president OF the
police jury; John G. NJ. Robertson, mel
chant and militiaman; and j: b. LAYTON
editor OF the New Iberia Enterprise.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-09
PACIFIC RAILWAY FINANCES.
The Secretary of the Treasury Gives the
Senate Some Interesting Figures.

The Secretary of the Treasury Gives the
Senate Some Interesting Figures.
WASHINGTON, February THE Senate
several days ago adopted q resolution Of
fered by Mitchell, calling on the Secretary
of the Treasury for information as to the
amounts in the sinking fund to the credit
of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific
railroad companies, February 1, 1889, un-
der the operation OF the Thurman sinking
fund act, with statement Of the amount
of the fund invested in bonds: the face
value of the bonds purchased, their present
market value, and the difference between
the amount of sinking fund invested, and
the amount due to investment. In re-
sponse the Secretary to-day laid before the
Senate the following statement:
Union Pacific money for government
transportation withheld under act OF May
z, 1878, Sc, ,351 1916. Easy payments by
company, 81, ,421, TIA, making total paid
into tho sinking funds 81, ,773,582. This
money was invested in United States bonds
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-09
The Brook1yn Strike Also Peters Out.

BROOKLYN, February 7.-The strikers,
last night, accepted the decision OF the
employers. They signed an agreement in
which they expressed willingness to re-
turn to work only as individuals, and take
their places. as nearly as possible. they
also stipulated that the recently engaged
men should have precedence, and declares
the strike fully and entirely off.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-09

The Burial of the Body of the Hon. W. j..
Mccormick.
MIssouLA, Mont, February 6.-[special
to The Miner. THE remains of the late
W. J. Mccormick were laid to rest, to-day.
The obsequies were impressive, and the
cortege the longest ever witnessed ain Mis-
soula county. The body was inferred in
the private burying ground of Capt. C. Il.
Higgins. All the business houses we're closed
during the progress of the funeral.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-09
shootins N,agara; and After.

New YORK, February 6.-The strikers are
focking to the various street car head
quarters, applying for work. In all cases
they are required to sign papers declaring
that they will no longer be subject to or
ders OF any labor organization. The col
lapse of the strike is a very heavy blow to
the Knights of Labor.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-09
Growing Opposition to the Edmunds Pan
anna Resolution.

UFO"1uS oppOeltlOH 10 bu6 CumuHuS AL
anna Resolution.
WASHINGTON, February 1.-THE Edmunds
Panama resolution, which was recommit-
ted to the House committee on foreign
affairs, was taken up On request made by
member that he be allowed to present
minority report. It appears that out
spoken opposition to the resolution, which
was confined to Russell of Massachusetts,
when the resolution was first ordered
favorably reported, is growing more pro.
nounced. Norwood OF Georgia, prepared
the minority report above referred to, and
other members of the committee are SHOW
ing signs OF a change. The COMMITTEES was
obliged to adjourn, this morning, without
allowing an expression OF opinion. There
fore it was not decided whether the minor
ity will be permitted to file report.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-09

Terrible State of Affairs I'm Parts of China.
SHANGHAI, February 5.-The severity of
the winter is increasing the distress caused
by the famine in Shan Tung and Manclura,
and it is estimated that 100000 persons
are starving.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-09
A Tramp's Prophecy--A Highly Improba'
BILE Story.

BUFFALO, February cit transpires
that three months ago q tramp near here
exhibited an Internal machine for making
sure destruction OF a building by fire in
which it exploded. He declared therewould
be the biggest fire in Buffalo in it's history
within ninety days, followed by big strike
in New York, then half OF New York would
be burned and there would by big IRE IN
Chicago. The first two have already oc-
Cured. 1t is said the late Buffalo fire was
preceded by an explosion.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-09
New York Metal Market,

New YORK, February 7.-Bar silver 922.
Copper-Lake, February 1910.
Lead-Quiet easier, Domestic, 3.75.
Tin-Declared 80 @ 40 points on lower
cale Straits 1875.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-09
The promised Land of Oklahoma.

KANSAS C1TY. February 6.-The Okla
homa craze has struck this city, and every
body, big and little. 10 discussing the avail
ability OF Joining the boomers for raid
INTO the promised land, since the favorable
action OF Congress.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-09
Supposed Suicide, but NO Cause Known.

RICHMOND, Va, February 7.-Captain
James E. Waller, secretary to Gov. Lee,
was found dead in the Office at the state
capital, this morning, with bullet in his
head and revolver by his side. No cause
is known.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-09

LEXINGTON, KY, February 7.-Belle Boy
has arrived from California, sound and
we'll. He is to be sold here, week after
next. along with others in Woodlands
commission sales.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-09
Another M, p, Imprisoned.

DUBLIN. February 7.-Thomas Condor,
member Of parliament, was sentenced to
two months imprisonment for melting
boycotting. Condor appealed, and has
been admitted to bail.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-09

South Carolina Gets Another Shaking Up.
CHARLESTON. s. c., February IA slight
earthquake shock was felt Tuesday night,
in lower South Carolina. The vibration
was such as is caused by passing train
and was of brief DURATION
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-09

A Nebraska Horse Thief Lynched.
OMAHA, February 5.-George Hagermaa.
q horse thief, was taken from the jail at
Schuyler, Neb.. last night, and iynched.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-09
. H..vv Failure at Hartford, Conn.

HARrEoRD, Conn.,, February 7.-C. NJ.
Talcott, dry goods, has assigned. Llablli.
ties 5000, 600; assets about the same.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-09
The Business Section of Steeleville, NO.,
Burned.

SrEELEvILLE. Mo-, February IA large
part OF the business section OF the place
was burned this morning. Eleven business
houses, including the Stemple House, the
opera house, and the county treasurer's
Offices was burned. Loss heavy, but is
nearly covered by insurance,
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-09
IN THE HOUSE.
,nsa mat af11 O'clock

House met at IL O'Clock.
Report OF committees were received as
follows: From the committee on incerpo-
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-09
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.
BILLS PASSED.

C. B. No. 1, an act to establish terri
torial board Of inspection of steam boilers
and for the examination and licensing OF
stationary engineers, was up for third
reading.
The bill was passed by unanimous vote,
under suspension of the rules.
C.B. No. II, an act to amend section
], BOT, fifth division compiled statutes, re-
lating to the time when acts and joint res
olutions shall take effect, was read third
time and passed by unanimous vote. Title
agreed to.
General orders were dispensed with.
The following message from the Governor
was received.
To the Honorable Legislative Council
The term for which DIR. Herbert Holloway
was commissioned Veterinary Surgeon for
the Territory OF Montana, expires to-mor-
row, the seventh day OF this month. ]
now nominate him with the advice and
consent OF your honorable body to fill that
office for the ensuing year.
Respectfully,
P. 81. LESLIE.
On motion OF Kennedy the nomination
was referred to the committee on grazing
and stockraising.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-09
THE TwENTY-FoURTH DAY.

HELENA, February 6.-The Council came
to order at 10 O'Clock. President in the
chair. Quorum present. Absent-Bick-
lord, Collins, Hatch, and Thompson OF Deer
Lodge.
Kennedy asked leave OF absence for
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1889-02-02

The ADVOCATE would advise
those that are erecting business
houses and residences, or contem-
plating such action, to select the
material for that purpose from
something more durable than wood.
Our fine bull ding stone convenient
to town will stand fire better, is just
as cheap and will answer all the
moderate requirements of posterity
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1889-02-02
PERSONAL AND LITERARY.


A paper hiss been established in
China in which articles in Chinese
are printed with translations in Nola-
pus.
Mr.. Walter Besant rays the time
Is not far distant when writers will
be able TO make as large fortunes as
bankers.
Rev. Leonard Gaetz, Of Alberta,
was once pastor of the Queen s
Avenue Methodist Church at London.
At an evening service one OF the choir
soloists sang a selection that borderci
very closely on the operate, and it
was noticed that Mr.. Gaetz grew very
grave duying the singing, and when it
was firished he rose and remarked
with great deliberations 1--WE will
now resume the worship OF God -
Toronto Globe.
George w. Childs, the Philsdcl-
pha editor. never sits in street-car
while there is woman standing No
matter what her station in life, the
moment q woman gets IN ne gets up.
This often embs rasses some of Mr..
Childs' acquaintsnces, who are not in
The habit Of giving ~ their seats to
ladies, as they usually follow his ex-
ample, so that there is rarely woman
left standing in car in which Mr..
GhiAds rides
--Bayard Taylor's mother is still
living at Ccdarhurst, the poets homo
at Kenneth Square, Pennsylvania.
Mrs Taylor was /. beauty in her youth,
and she is handsome in her cid age.
She is a womsn Of remarkable ~
telligenoe. Her advantages for early
education were few, but she made up
for this deprivation by hard study in
after-life. She not only studied science
and historv. but she made herself pro-
fcient in several languages. Bayard
Taylor probably Inherited mis- unusual
gift for language from lis mother
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1889-02-02
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