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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-16
MANDERSON'S PENSION.
While Sending Back the Money
He Writes An Inter-
esting Letter.
He Gives His Reasons For TAX
ing the Reratlng and
For Its Return.

WASHINGTON. October 1S.-Ssnator Man
derson, in returning the money paid him
under the rerating OF his pension, wrote q
long letter to Secretary Noble. After stat.
ing that the rerating was unsolicited by
him, the senator says that on August %
he wrote the commissioner, dec lining to
decide the question OF accuuntancs or re-
ating to the proposed reratinp, until the
medical examination by the board to be
appointed by the pension office had deter
mined the extent OF b 8 present disa-
bility.
"On September IA he wrote Secretary
Noble that no examining board having
been appointed. he desired full aud
searching examination to determine
whether the action taken by the pension
office was warranted by the rules, and that
he wished the strictest construction and
could not consent to any strainins OF
points,.
"Your last letter." continues the senator,
gives me your opinion that the rerating
having been without applications or medical
examination,w was in pursuance OF the usual
practice, but not in compliance with the
rule, and therefore was unwarrantsd.
hoped. before final action on my part, that
as the matter had been precipi-
tated upon me, the opportunity might
be afforded to show it fully
upon its merits, rather than upon
any technicalities of procedure. In return.
ing, the only evidence l have received of
the action is the unadvisably, taken in my
behalf. am not compelled to pass indi.
vidual criticism upon the advisability or
Of the commissioner, whose Der.
fect integrity or good intentions NO ono
can question. l have kept quiet under the
grossest abuse and most undeserved at
tacks that did not suppose could come to
q man who had tried to do his duty to his
country in her need and had been grievous-
ly injured in that endeavor, because could
gallant comrade who certainly supposed
that, within the requirements OF the law, he
was doing kindly and proper act. Il 10
Que to myself to say, however, that at NO
time since vas advised OF the issue OF this
have entertained the thought
or purpose to retain what might be due
me to my use, but did certainly desire to
show my right to it, il the steps leading to
it had been regular and had the warrant OF
o strict law as well as OF q substantial
right"
In an interview to-day Senator Mander-
son said: The government practically
told Us, the men who fought at the risk OF
lives for the stability Of the government,
that if you come out well and sale there is
40 liability on our part; but il you receive
niuries thew aS far aa DOaaihie will mako
you reparation. II it were said that the
INDECENT should receive this reparation,
then a slur would be cast upon every PEN
sioner OF the government, and as q matter
Of justice, the reward should be sufficient
Tor his support. But that is not the cxse.
Pensioners OF the government are not pau
pers and indigents."
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-16

F.E. Gleason, or "Doc" Gleason as he
was familiarly known, died at the Sisters
hospital at noon Sunday, from the effects
OF the terrible injuries he received at the
fire two weeks before. All that science and
kind treatment could do was done for him,
but the burns which he received were more
than skill could overcome and death came
az q relief to end his awful suffering. Mr..
Gleason was an old resident Of Butte and
was universally liked and esteemed and
will long be remembered by everybody.
The remains have been smbalmed by Under
taker Sherman and will be forwarded this
morning to Malone, New York. where his
father resides.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-16
A FULL COMPRESSION.
Kavansgh Tells What He Knows About
the Jury Bribery Case.

Kavanagh Tells What He Knows About
the Jury Bribery Case.
CHICAGO, October 14.-The grand jury
was enpaneled this morning to hear fur
ther evidence in the grand jury bribery
case. The bailiffs Hanks. Solomon. Gran.
ger, O'Donnell and Tom Kavanaugh were
called in to testify. 1t is understood that
Kavanaugh and Lawyer Beggs, one OF the
men on trial for the Cronin murder, made
full confession. At any rate this after
noon the grand jury returned indictments
against John Graham, clerk and confiden-
tial man for the noted criminal lawyer, A.
8. Trude. for completely in the jury bribery
conspiracy, and also trAe bills against the
six men indic' ed Saturday. Graham was
arrested last night Graham was the man
who was to put up the money with which
to bribe the jurors. It is asserted by Judge
Longnecker that the evidence against him
is very conclusive.
After presenting the indictments, the
grand jury adjourned for the afternoon,
but the states attorney says the case by
no means ends with the present Indictment,
but will be more far reaching that the most
sanguine can suppose. Other indictments
may be expected on short order.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-16
NEAR THE END.

Capt. c. p. Higgins, One of the Oldest Pio-
neers of M issoula, Near Death.
MIssoULA, Mont, October 14.-[special
to the Miner]-Our people were greatly
shocked yesterday morning to learn that
Capt. c. P. Higgins, one OF the oldest and
wealthiest citizens OF the county, was dan
gerous'y i'll.
Last night the ply sicians became greatly
alarmed and before daylight couriers were
dispatched after his son John who was out
on q hunting expedition, and q message
was also sent to Morris, who is now at
college in Indiana.
All day long anxious inquiries have been
made almost every hour, and by almost
every one in the town about his condition.
There seems to be little hope at the present
writing, and the physicians announce that
he cannot live more than ten hours.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-16
a HUGGISG MArcH.
The Bear and Black Eagle Hug in II utual
Admiration.

BERLIN, October LITTLE Car arrived
IN Berlin this morning, accompanied b,
emperor William. They were received b,
the Emperor and embrac, repeatedly
Afterward the Car turned to Bismarck
and shook hands with him. He also held
a brief consultation with the chancellor
and subsequently, entering carriage drove
to the Russian embassy at fast trot the
entire distance. Salutes were fred and the
streets were plentifully decorated with flags
and bunting, but the crowds did not cheer
as the Gar passed along. Emperor Will
lam took his departure from the Russian
embassy, remaining there but few min
utes. bismarck remained, and converse
.lon with the Gar lasting twenty minutes
longer.
Emperor William remained at the Rus.
sian embassy to attend the dejeuner given
by the Russian ambassador. Count
Schouyaloff welcomed the car and called
Tor three cheers for his majesty. There
was hearty re ponse. The czar, speaking
in French, toasted Emperor William. The
Two emperors conversed animately during
the repast. In the afternoon the cxarI
drove out in an open carriage, surrounded
by cavalry. He visited ex-Empress Au-
gusta and Frederick. On returning to the
embassy the czar retired for short time
for rest and quiet.
At o'clock Prince Bismark arrived and
remained in conference with the Gar until
9 O'Clock. The chancellor upon leaving
was escorted to his carriage by Count
Schoular OF the Russian ambassador. A
dinner in honor OF the Car was given this |
evening in the White Hall OF Schloss. The |
Car sat between the Emperor and EN-. |
press facing Prince Bismarck. The EN-
peror in toasting the Gear said: II drink |
to the welfare OF my honored friend and
guest, the Emperor OF Russia and to q con- |
tinuance OF the friendship which has con. |
tinued between our houses for over hun |
dred years, and which I am resolved to |
cherish as legacy from my ancestors.
The Gar, replying in French, thanked |
the Emperor for his friendly sentiments |
and drank to his welfare. Turning then |
to Prince Bismarck the Gar raised his |
glass and drank to the chancellor who |
st cd up with emptied glass and bowed |
lowly. There was similar change OF |
courtesies between Emperor William al d |
I he Russian ambassador. Ex-Empress |
Frederick will give dinner in honor OF the |
Gear tomorrow.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-16
HE SAW a GHOST.
A Correspondent Who Ayers That He Had
Supernatural Visitor.

"A SupoAhnkAA"A
BUTTE CITY, Mont, Ocober IL, 1882
Editor Miner. II am not what people
call weak minded man, neither am
inclined to be superstitious. and many
times have scorned at and held in con-
tempt tho idea that there was any such
thing as ghost or an apparition, but no
more will 1 laugh or scorn at the idea. I
now believe in ghosts, my reasons are
founded on facts-and let me say to any
one who may scoff at me-that everything
appeared to me just as it reads here. On
the night OF October 10, 1889, between
the hours OF eleven and twelve O'Clock,
was home in bed asleep. l heard q
slight noise, still it was sufti-
cient to awaken me. The
room was in total darkness
and at first thought someone had knocked
on the door. was about to get up when
the door-so it s'emed to me-was opened
ard shut with the least possible noise.
looked and saw what at first appeared to
be g cloud OF smoke or vapor. It gradu.
ally formed itself into the shape OF q
woman. Her (if it was a her) robe ap-
peared to be as white as snow. She had
lOOR, DldCh udlT, WuiCu AuAS ioUco 1OOuO
her shoulders. She stood by the door
about three minutes and then moved, 1
say moved for she did not walk nor could
see limb move, across the room aad
stopped in front OF a large picture that
hangs in front OF my bed. She then put
her hand behind the picture, took some
thiag out. and when she turned toward the
door heard sound just like person
would make handling papers. She
then pointed her hand straight at me,
but never turned her head. l then at
tempted to get up hut could not move
hand or loot. would have gwen my lie
to yell, but my tongue refused to move. I
will not attempt to explain my feelings, it
is simply impossible. Her hand slowly fell
to her side. cl ,ud OF vapor, which seemed
to come up through the floor, utterly en-
ealfed her. Tho was a slight noise-the
cloud seemed to sail up through the ceiling
and, she, it, him, ghost. or whatever the
devil you may call it, was gone:
r. @. NORMAN,
No a. Conner atrook
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-16
Axtell Sold for S1O5, 900.

TERRE HAUrE, Ind, October 11.-Colone
Conley OF Chicago tonight completed tine
purchase of the great trotter Axtell fol-
$105,0O It is supposed he represents a
syndicate. Andrew Walsh OF Hartford
and John Madden OF Lexington offered
Williams $101 900 for the colt. and had a
certified check for q forfeit to offer him.
Colonel Conley's offer, with much reluct-
ance. This is the highest price ever paid in
the world for horse Of any description.
1t is understood the great colt will 20 Into
Budd Doble's stable in the morning.
The $1O5, 900 purchase money is sup.
posed to have been made up by Brush and
Morgan OF Detroit, Colonel Conley and
Budd Doble and w. P. Inghams, president
OF the Terre Haute association.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-16
GHOULs At WORK.
Ralph Waldo Emersou's Grave Opened
by Thieves.

kSdipH "AlOO G1A0IbOu OPOAOsA
by Thieves.
CONCORD, October 14.-Yesterday after
noon while attending q burial at Sleepy
Hollow cemetery, one gentleman discov.
cred that the grave Of Ralph Waldo Emer-
son had been disturbed. The authorities
were at once notified and found that the
grave had been opened on Saturday night
exposing the casket. Whether the remains
had been taken or not is not known at
present, as the authorities are awaiting
the return OF DR.. Edward Emerson. The
philosophers son telegraphed for q watch
at once to be placed at the grave, but the
general opinion here is that the miscreants
accomplished their object and secured at
least the skull, which was probably what
they were after. Great indignation pre-
walls. The undertaken who examined the
casket says it had not been opened, the
vandals probably being scared away pre-
maturely.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-16
For Gallant Conduct.

NEW YORK, October 14.-The general
spnerintendent of the life-saving service has
wr;tten to the keepers OF Lewes, Cape
Henlopen and lRehobeth stations, compii.
nentine them upon the gallent conduct oi
+h.nselye and their crews during the great
stor,n Iast month and announcing that
ehe secretary OF the treasury has directed
their I nav to be increased to the maxiHnm sGnn
sros .~nupt allowed by the existing law-$soo
mar annun.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-16
CRUSHED TO DEATH.

Suttchman Killed at MissOula-Lar-
ceny Thief Arrested.
MrssouLA, Mont, October 11.-[Speciai
to the Miner. flames Conroy, switchm"n n
in the yards here was crushed to death to-
day, de was in the act OF coupling two
cars, when they camo together with such
force as to drive ONE OF the drawheads in,
thus crushing him to death instantly.
John o'Neil, charged with the larceny ol
winchester rifle, watch and other articles
from steam shovel that passed through
here a day or two ago, was arrested to-day
The property was secured.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-16
Toole Has Majority of $40 on the Official
Count

Toole Has Majority of $40 on the Oficial
Count.
DEER LODGE, Mont, October 11.-lSpe.
cial to the Miner by Rocky Mountain Tele.
graph. THE canvassing board who have
been in session here since yesterday morn.
ing have canvassed the ticket down to the
county officers.
The footings as far as made are:
For Governor-Toole has 546 majority
in this county. ...-......
On the legislative ticket John W. Blair,
republican, is elected. Frank Kennedy has
202 majority over Willard Bennett for
joint representative in this county, but
Bennett claims a majority OF 212 in Beav-
erhead county, which, if correct, will elect
him.
The board expect to complete the whole
ticket on Monday.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-16
His Eyes Didn't Deceive Him.

Mrs. Pittle (strolling Oh the beach)-So
you are an orphan, little boy?
Little Boy-Yes-aum; pa died last week
Mrs. Pittle-What did he die Of?
Little Boy
Mrs. Pittle-You mean pneumonia.
Little Boy-No, l don't; mean am
monia. Guess know; I seed him drink it
-IGolden Days.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-16
fHB COUNT .. GOES ON.
Official Returns from Helena
Gives Toole an Increase
Majority.
The Vote for Joint Representa-
tive in Deer Lodge and
Beaverhead Clos.

HELENA, October 11.-[Special to tn,
Miner by Rocky Mountain Telegraph j
The Board of Canyassers met to-day and
adjourned, after canvassing the returns from
representative to secretary OF state.
The official resuitis:
Carter, $3.50; h aginnis, 2,6O6 Carter's
majority, "a.
Power, 2,541; Toole, 1850; Toole's ma.
iority, 311. An increase OF 80, over the un-
official report.
Conrad, 1899; Richards, 2,745.
For the constitution, 3,141; against,
1917.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-16

sAuLr STE. MARIE, Mich, October 13.-A
fire broke out in Cooks lumber yard atser-
pent River, Ontario, yesterday afternoon.
A heavy northwest wind was blowing. At
G o'clock the whole town was afire. There
ore forty buildings in town, general stores
and dwelling houses. Fifty million feet OF
inmber INN of this years cut has been con con-
snmed. The loss is estimated at $500, 600.
The vicinity is strewn with household goods
and homeless families for acres. The fre
was not extinguished until this morning;
There are about 200 people homeless and
temporary structures are being erected to
house them.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-16
ENGLAND'S NOBILITY.

A Beastly Crime Charged to the Earl
of Galloway.
EpENBuRG, Oct. 14.-The Earl OF Galloway
was arraigued this mornings at Dumfries on
charges OF having made an indecent assault
upon child. The court was crowded with
the leading people OF the community. The
little girl gave testimony in regard to the
nature of the Earl's offense and her testi'
mony was corroborated by other witnesses.
A statement prepared by defendant was
tber, read in which explanation was made
that no intentional offense was committed;
In helping the child off a wall his hand nae
accidently come into improper con'ac'
with her person. The case ls noo YET 10
ci5e6
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-16
IGNITIEG PRAIRIE FIRES.
Three Mem From Butte Arrested L or
Setting Fires.

BOULDER, October 11.-[Special to the
Elmer. .1-Alphonze Malbouef, Dennis Page
and Il. J. Lackie, all OF Butte, wers ar
raigned before Justice Warner on a charge
OF ignitiug prairie fires, and were bound
over to the pext grand jury in $500 bonds
In default OF which they were committed
to the sheriff's custody, and are now guests
ut the county jail.
Several weeks ago, while on fishing ex'
eursion at Jefferson island, they, with
three others, left their camp fire burning
and as q result seventy-five tons OF hay be-
longing to John Teebe was destroyed
Teebe will bring suit for damages.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-16
RUSSIA,s FIGHTING FORCE.
No Warlike Enterprise Contemplated
The Army Strong Enough.

The Army StrOng enough.
ST. PETERSBURG, special: There has
been no important increase recently in the
effective force OF the Russian army, nor
have any measures been taken to meet an
outbreak OF hostilities. The resources of
the government are already sufficiently
strong to provide for the country g secur-
ity. Far from war-like enterprises being
contemplated, the Germanophile party at
court has renewed it's endeavors to bring
about friendly understanding between
Germany and Russia, and the hope is en-.
tertained that the cars coming meeting
with Emperor William and Prince Bismarck
will lead to reproachement between the
two countries. The Russian national
party, however. is trying to neutralize
these efforts through dominant official
influence, and is also making an energetic
campaign in the Slavophile newspapers.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-16

LONDON, October 14.-Great real estate
owners like Duke Westminster are oppos.
ing with all means in their power improve
ments involving the sequestration OF
ground in the heart OF the city for widen
ing some streets and piercing new thorough.
fares.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-16
MSSSOULA,S COUNT.
Only One Change Made by the Oficial
Board


MIssouLA, Mont, October 12.-[Special
to the Miner. 1.-The official count here
ended to-day. No change was made except
that Thomas Greenough, Republican, was
elected to the legislature over Sheldon,
Republican. who was thought TO be ahead.
The following is the complete vote Oh the
state ticket: Carter, ! ,71O, Maginnis, ,529;
Power, 165, Toole, 1924. Conrad, 1910;
Richards, 1870; Browne, 1,549; Rotwett,
1,671; Haskell, 1850, Pemberton, 1851;
Collins. 1888, Hickman, 1,7O4; Fitzerald,
1889, Kenny, 1892; Cannon, 1861, Rus
sell, 1854, Blake, 1869, DeWolf, 1863,
Armstrong, 1.466. Bickford, 1,712; De-
Witt, 1851. Harwood, 541; Marshall,
1855, Stevens. 1859; Cope, 1892, Ken
nedy, 800.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-16
Tha Wires Caused 1t,

DENVER, October 13.-The crossing Of
two wires in the telephone exchange this
evening started fire which destroyed the
entire exchange, rendering come .50o wires
perfectly useless. The loss cannot % esti
mated Tonight. The Tabor block, in which
the exchange is located, was damaged one
Thousand dollars. Insured.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-16

DENVER, COL, October 14.-Fifty dele.
gates to the national locomotive engineers
convention, which convenes here Wednes'
6av, arrived to-day. Chief Arthur and
First Grand Engineer Graham, with the
other officers, are expected in the morning.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-16
RAILWAY COLLISION.
One Man Killed, Four Fatally Wounded
and Others Seriously.

and Others Seriously.
PITTsBURG, October ia collision oc'
rred near Bridgeport. Ohio, this morning,
between a train carrying about seventy
miners to the Wheeling coal works, and q
freight train. The passenger train and q
portion OF the freight train was demol-
ished. David Moore, a miner, was killed,
four others fatally injured, and about
twenty more seriously injured. None OF
the latter, however, will die, the injuries
being confined to bruises and slight frac-
lures. The accident was caused by the
failure OF the engineer of the freight train
to obey orders. He had been instructed to
wait at the mines until the work train
arrived, but instead pulled out fer Bridge
mort,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-16
WHY II Didn't work.

little Walter-Mamma, I do wish could
find my hat.
Mamma-Walter, am ashamed to hear
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-16

IN DEER LODGE COUNTY.
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