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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19
A jewelers. Predicament.

Taunton jeweler is in a dilemma, ac-
cording to the Gazette" Not long ago he
said to a gentleman who was in his store
that the stone left by the gentleman had
been set as q watch charm and the cost was
S1.9o. The gentleman replied that he had
never left any stone. but the ieweler was
so positive to the contrary that he took it
and paid for it. A week ago the proper
owner Of the stone appeared and demanded
it. He will not accept anything else, while
the gentleman who bought the stone re-
fuses to part with it. How to settle ths
matter IS a puzzle to the jevsler.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19
A $500 Blanket for Spokan.

CHICAGO, June 15.-Next Tuesday even.
ing H. V. Ben,is will formally present to
W. L. Armstrong an elaborate and hand:
some blanket for his horse Spokane. The
blanket was secured by Bemis on behalf OF
the residents Of Spokane Falls, who or.
dered him to secure the best one purehas-
able for their namesake, the runner Spo-
kane. The blanket is worth $500, and is
the finest piece OF work OF the kind ever
turned out in the city.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19
Seattle in Need of Aid.

CHICAGO, June ia week ago Saturday
the mayor asked Seattle if help was needed
on account of the fire. An answer was re
ceived this morning. and it reads:
SEATTLE. w. T., June 17.-Mayor OF Chi
caeo: We will thankfully and gratefully
receive all contributions which the good
people of your city may send to alleviate
the needs of those who suffered by the fire
of the 9Th inst.
RORERT MORAN Mavor
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19

A Queer Fish Caught in Tongue River.
Says the yellowstone Journal Of the
9th: A queer fish Of genus unknown to
our local fishermen was dragged from the
aqueous depths of Tongue river Yesterday
and displayed to curious eyes in front OF
Louis Kings place. The "critter' was
about four feet long, one.third Of which
length was devoted to the developement OF
a shovel nose or BILL about two inches
wide. The body was as bulky but not as
chunky as q catfish, resembling the latter
in the matter OF having no scales. The fish
weighed something over eighteen pounds
and was purchased by gentleman from
Billings, who had it packed in ice and
shipped to that village.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19
DEATH OF JOHN GILBERU,
The well-Known Actor Dies at Boston at
Ripe Age.

The Well-Known Actor Dies at Boston at
a Ripe Age.
Boston, June 17.-John Gilbert, the we'll
known actor. died this afternoon.
John Gilbert, one of the greatest actors
OF the century, was born at Boston, in the
year 1910. He made his first professional
appearance in that city on November 2Sth,
1882. His chief triumphs we're achieved as
member of Wallack's Company, New
York. He retired after many years. con-
nection with that celebrated d association
OF theatrical men and women, when it was
broken up, about two years ago.
For nearly half a century Mr.. Gilbert de.
lighted theatre-goers with his sskill and grace
in portrsying, as leading old gentleman,
such parts in the drama as suited that role.
In attainments. fidelity to the highest ar.
tistic standard and industry Mr.. Gilbert
holds rank with the greatest American
actors. A good and prudent man, his
character adorns the profession in the pur
suit of which he achieved fame aud fortune
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19
Wants Some More.

1t is said that Davis is not satisfied
with the pounding received from Kesslsr
Wednesday night, but is anxious to make
another match with him under the same
8, towns as governed their last fight,
1T az to stand up before him ten rounds
for purse and the gate receipts. A man
Was seen yesterday evening who claimed to
be authorized to make match for Davis
and said he had the money, put up by
Davis friends. to show that he meant bust.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19

No scab Among Sheep in Fergus County.
From the Lewiston ARGUS" David
Hilger, sheep inspector, was in town Sat-
urday, and from him we learn that the
last quarantine on sheep was raised being
the sheep OF 8. w. Barnes on Wolf creek,
and to his knowledge there is not scabby
sheep in Fergus county. As Fergus county
has now nearly 800, ,OOO sheep, it is Ger.
tainly remarkable showing, as this is the
only disease affecting sheep worth noticing
in Montana. It clearly demonstrates the
fact that for producing fine wool, excel
lent mutton and healthy sheep, Montana
has no rival in the west.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19
Maiden Mine Briefs.

An addition has been built to the Spot
ted Horse boarding house, to accommodate
the increased force. Over eighty men are
now boarding there. The company has
over 100 names on it's payroll.
The Magipnis mill, after being thorough
ly repaired, has started up for the season.
several teams are kept busy hauling ore
from the Spotted Horse. Mr.. Weidman re.
ports the mill running like clock work.
William Pott ct al. have discovered a
bonanza on the summit of Sheep noun.
tain. Three OF them are now working
there, taking out tellurium rock very much
resembling the wonderfully rich ore former
ly found in the Kentucky mine.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19

No Likelihood OF Trouble with Canada.
WORCESTER, Mass, June 17.-Senstor
Hoar reached here yesterday, after his
western trip with the committee on trade
relations with Canada. He says the i'm
preston that Notifications at Esquimault
and Vancouver are menace to the United
States is unfounded, as the island has nat
ural advantages necessary to make it a
formidable fortifcatian. He was satisfied
the ties of affection between Canada and
the United States are guarantee OF peace
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19
The Divorce Mill.

In addition to the Moorehouse divorce
case, Judge De Wolfe affixed his signature
to two other DEGREES which, it is reasona-
BILE to SUPPOSE, made four, and possibly
more, souls happy. Thefour released from
the tl,ralldom OF matrimouy we're Curtis
NJ. and Ada 8. Hill, and Lila R. and John
A. Gordon. ~
In the suit OF Katie Leger vs. Elzar :.
Legar, Elzar's demurrer was overruled.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19
Criminals Arraigned.

The batch of offenders indicted by the
last special grand jury were arrsigned for
plea before Judge DeWolfe, yesterday.
William Fitzpatrick. indicted for murder,
plead not guilty and his trial was set for
next Thursday.
Henry Lasky, Lee Brugher and Clarence
B. Walton, indicted jointly for assault with
intent to commit great bodily injury, will
be tried next Monday.
Joseph Lamlo. for like offense, will be
tried Friday.
Howell Thomas, for the murder OF Albert
J. Springer, was given until Saturday to
plead. He will bs defended by Thompson
Campbell.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19
The Young Man Was Found IN Toronto.

TORONTO, Ont, June ia young
Hebrew, who has been living quietly here
under the name o: Samuel Gordon, was ar.
rested last night, it being alleged that he is
Jamuel Jokorson, who was the principal
in the recent clothing swindle at Spr ingield
Illinois. Proceedings were instituted by
his Chicago creditors. and Toronto detec-
tives had been on the lookout for him for
weeks. Extradition proceedings under the
recently passed Weldon act will be taken.
In police court, to-day, Jokorson was re.
manded until tomorrow for the purpose
OF giving the prosecution time to complete
it's case.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19
The Winning Numbers

Awarding in Hight & Fairfeld's watch
clubs for the past week: ..- .=r7s~
Club No. 1 No. 81.
Club No. 3 No. IS. .. as..s.e+
Club No. 3 No. 8. -.s-.
Clubs Nos. 4 and will draw next Satur.
day night vita Nos. I, and 8:
s.4. + HIGHT & FAIRFIELD.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19
THAT INDIAN OUTBREAK.
Probably But One Person shot-How lt
Occurred-E fleet of whisky.

Probably But One Person Shot-How 1t
Occurred fleet of Whisky.
WASHINGTON, June 15.-At the war de-
partment there is said to be no lear OF
general outbreak of the Chippewa Indians
in Minnesota. The present difficulty ap'
pears of a personal nature. Whisky is at
the bottom OF the trouble.
ST. CLOUD, Minn., June 15.-Swan Magu
son, who was shot at Mile Lacs lake, was
brought here yesterday, and placed in Q
hospital. Maguson says that he had al
ways been on the best OF terms
with the Indian Wadena who did the shoot
ing, and is at q loss to account for the at
tack upon him, except that Wadena callsc
him to the door at midnight, Wednesday
and without word fired upon him.
Creditable reports brought here, this
afternoon, from Mora, are to the effec'
that Maguson was the only person injured
and the wild and sensational reports hat
but little or no foundation.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19
Picnic To-Day.

To-day the picnic OF the Baptist Sunday
school will take place at the Geological
gardens. All respectable people are invited
to join and have a good time. The gar
dens will be open from 8 a. m. until 10 p.
H., and those who intend to spend the day
at that delightful resort are requested to
take their lunches along. No extra charge
will be made to see any Of the attractions,
and no liquors will be sold on the grounds
during the day. Cost OF round trip, includ-
ing admission, is $1.00 Tor adults and 50
sents for childrsn. ...
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19

Dan Rice and Billy Jenke, or rather some
of their respective friends, got into > dis
cussion last night as to their relative mer-
it's as pugilists, and the outcome was that
a match for 500 was made aud forfeit
OF $50 was posted. Under the agreement
made Jenks is to knock out Rice in four
rounds or forfeit the money. The fight will
take place at the Comique tomorrow
night. -
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19

LINCOLN, Neb., June H. Last night
Elizabeth and Caroline Leavitte, aged 16
and years, were found at their home at
Gresham, Seward county, with their throate
cut from ear to ear. Their parents were
away fro n home. There is no clue to the
murderers,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19
On n Sad journey.

The Benton River Press OF the 18th says:
'Mr. D. E. Davis, Of Butte, received the sad
intelligence OF the death Of his father,
mother, three sisters ind one brother in
the Pennsylvania disaster. He bought q
ticket for Johnstown and got as far as
Fort Benton when it was discovered there
was q defect in his ticket, and was obliged
to lay over here until he can hear from
Butte, the place OF purchase. The young
man is on q melancholy mission and his
delay is a source OF much annoyance to
him."
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19
Damaged by Storms and Lightning.

New YORK, June 17.-Associated Press
dispatches from New Jersey, Delaware,
Maryland, Eastern States and New Eng.
land as far east as Maine, indicate extern
sive damage to property and some loss oi
life by storms accompanied by lightning
Saturday evening. In this city a Catholic
church spire was struck, the cupola
stripped away, and stones weighing 300
pounds displaced. An oil tank in Jersey
City was struck by lightning, and the
flames from 200 gallons of petroleum have
been burning much of the night. No lives
were lost. Another fire from the same
cause occurred in the lumber district, but
fected territory come news OF damage to
crops.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19

New YORK, June 14.-Bar silver 90.
Copper-Nominal. Lake, June. 1910.
Lend-Dull, firm. Domestic 3.97k.
Tin-Quiet, steady. Straits 1925.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19
French News Briefs.

PARIS, June 1.-THE striking cab men
did not resume work this morning. A meet
ing was held attended by Conshans, minis
ter Of the interior. No agreement was
reached and the strike will probably be-
come general.
Fighting occurred between the French
and italian navies in the department of
Haute Marnes. Troops have been sent to
quell the disturbance.
The police have seized number OF letters
from General Boulanger to Boulangist com.
mittees.
PARIS, June 15.-There was an increased
number Of cabs plying in the streets to-day.
The strike, however, continues.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19
PISTOLS FREELY USED.

Two Men killed and at Least Dozen
Others Injured.
AUSTIN, Tex, June 15.-Meagre details oil
q bloody affray, last evening. at Givens'
store, ID miles southeast of here, reached
the city, this morning.
1t seems that colored constable under.
took to arrest q white man for horse-steal.
ing. The man resisted and fight ensued
between him and his friends and the con.
stable and his friends. Es..
Revolvers we're freely used and four white
men and two negroes were killed outright,
while at least a dozen others were wounded,
some probably fatally.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19
EFFECT OF STATEHOOD.
HOW 1T ENABLES HELENA,s BONDS
TO BE MARKETBD.
Sewerage Bonds to the Amount of $150 600
Sold at q Premium of Nearly Six Per
Centum-SpIrited Bidding = Outsiders
Anxious for the Bonds-Helena's Water

Sold at q Premium of Nearly Six PEI
Centum-Sp1rited Bidding = Outsider
Anxious for the Bonds-Helena's Water
Question.
HELENA, M. T., June 15.-ESpecial to Th'
Miner by the Rocky Mountain Telegraph
Line. THAT the advent OF statehood hal
had an effect on the value OF Montana sc
curities, was fully exemplified iu Helena to
to the amount OF $15O,00O, which, after
spirited bidding, we're knocked dowr
by the auctioneer to M. W. Harris q Co..
Of Chicago, for $7,725 premium, which
figure lacks only $75 OF six per cent. The
Montana National, Second National and
First National banks of Helena we're bid
ders; also representatives from Chicago, St
Paul, Toledo, Kansas City, New York and
Cleveland, about twenty bidders alto.
gether. 81 z2
The fight was between Edgerton of the
Second National of Helena and Harris 4
Co., Of Chicago. lead s-'7
Before the bidding began the clerk opened
a telegraphic bid from Parson, Msach &
Co. Of New York. altering to take the whole
issue OF $3.50 600 at five and one-eighth
per cent. premium, but sealed bids were
not entertained, and besides this the figure
was afterwards exceeded. .-. .,s
The ball was then opened by q bid OF
500 premium. This was quickly raised
to 81 500, then to 81, 600, then to 81, 200.
and then $4,000. Here most OF the bid
ders dropped out and the battle was fought
out by Mr.. Edgerton and Mr.. Halsey. Mr..
Edgerton made a break towards high
figures, and bid $6.7OO premium. Mr.. Hal.
sey Immediately raised him to SO, 800. The
gentlemen then began besting each other by
S. and SO bids until in half.hour the
premium was raised to $7,725. ''
The bonds are 1O.20s, and bear six per
cent interest, The first issue of sewerage
bonds brought not quite per cent. pre-
MUM and the eagerness displayed to-day
was an interesting surprise.
THE WATER SUPPLY QUESTION,
The question of water supply is again up
before the people, and the wiley Woolston
who built the works bearing his name is
again on deck to furnish new supply.
The city is in bad shape, at present
though great deal OF water is obtainable.
At a meeting of the city council tonight
it was decided to advertise for bids to fur
nish the city with water for perion OF fif.
teen years.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19

The 18TH Victim of the Armagh Disaster
ARMAGH, June 14.-Another victim OF
Wednesdays railroad accident has died.
Business remains suspended. The only
sounds disturbing the dull monotony ol
the streets are caused by frequent funeral
PROFESSIONS, - =
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19
The Proper shape of Envelopes.

Clerks in the postal service say: Never
use q square envelope. Women are more
in the habit OF using them than men. A
square envelope. large or small, but espec-
tally large, is anathema in the eyes OF q
postal clerk. He likes an oblong envelope
of a moderately large size-a government
number AZ or 5, corresponding to the sta
tioners' number 6.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19

SAN FRANCISCO, June 1.-THE Evening
Post" to-day, states that one million dol:
lars have been subscribed for the proposed
cable between Honolulu and San Francis.
co, and that the work OF laying the cable
will be commenced within 1S months.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19
How to Excavate for Trees.

They have a new way OF planting orange
trees near San Diego, Cal. They bore a
small hole and drop in a dynamite cart
ridge, the explosion of which makes hole
big enough for the tree, and loosening the
soil to a depth of several feet and enables
the tree to take root easier.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19

WASHINGTON, June 15.-The comptroller
OF currency received q telegram from the
cashier Of the Puget Sound National bank
at Seattle, w. T., saying the loss to the
banks by fire was nominal. All the vaults
stood the test well. The banks are now
doing business in temporary quarters.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19
Bad News From Mexicn.

CRY OF MEXICO, June 15.-The roof of
the Merced market fell in yesterday, bury.
ing nearly forty persons. Eight of the dead
and fourteen Of the wounded have already
been taken out.
Black vomit has made it's appearance at
Vera Cruz.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19
Death of an Early Abolitionist.

AUBURN, N. Y, June 1.-THE Rev. W.
H. Hosmer, conspicuous figure in the
anti-sla very agitation and one of the first
temperance advocates. died this morning,
aged 70.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19

bacco can be chosen as delegate or put
on Q standing committee.
The meeting voted down the motion to
encourage local option, as the general rules
OF the church forbid taking part in exciting
political events.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19
THE GERMAN BAPTISTS.
The Wearing of Gold Watches a Sufiicient
Cause for Expulsion.

HARRISBURG, Pa, June 15.-Tuesday the
annual meeting ei the German Baptists
began here. The question as to wheth'
er women should wear riding habits was
taken up and the convention advised that
no superfuities should be worn. -..
The question as to whether gold watches
should be worn was also taken up and al
ter discussion it was decided as q cause
for expulsion from church. 1t was also de
eided that attendance at places Of amuse
ment vas wrong, No member who psee to
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19
Inin.ad in :. OoIIiarx

WILKEsBARRE, June 17.-Three Polan.
ders were fatally injured by an explosion
OF gas at the nottingham eelliery, Ply,
mouth, to-day. rzss.r5. Z ..'..
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19

Colonel Chas. A. Wood died ut Blackioot,
Idaho, Friday night. The loss to the terri
tory il almost irreparable. No one Tas
mora unanimously esteemed,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19
THE SITUATION At JOHNSToWN

Making Free Use of Dynamite-Ready-
Made Buildings to be Erected.
JoBNsrowN, June 1.-THE weather here
is gloomy and dismal. Seventeen more
bodies we're dug from the wreckage to-day.
Among them was tie body OF Mrs. Annie
Bates OF Racine, Wis. She was q passen-
ger on the day express lost on the fatal
day. She was buried promptly, as were all
the other bodies found.
At 8 mseting Of business mep, this after.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19

CONSIDERED AN IMPORTANT ARREsT.
CHICAGO, June 17.-When Chief Hubbard
was asked for an explanation OF the arrest
OF Burke at Winnipeg, he said: 'It's a
very important arrest and will be followed
by another in this city"
CHICAGO, June 1.-THE police consider
the capture of Martin Burke in Winnipeg
the most important yet made. He has
been identified as the man who hired the
furniture moved from Clark street, oppo-
site DR.. Cropin's Office to the Carlson cot
tage, where Cronin was killed. Burke is a
hotheaded Clan-na-Gael man, and comes
from Hancock, Michigan, where Detective
Coughlin used to live. He has been under
surveillance since the murder, but gave the
detectives the slip last Thursday. The ar
rest was made on telegraphic description
sent out at once. Chief Hubbard says this
capture comes nearer to the actual MUIR
derer than any yet made.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-19
The Projected Cable to Honolulu.

ROBERT MORAN, Mayor.
Wichita eagle., 1889-08-06
A, o. u. w. PICNIC.

The Ancient Order of United Workmen
will hold a picnic Thursday afternoon in
Alamo addition aud will, no doubt, be
participated IN by very large crowd. All
those who are going to attend are request
ed to bring lunch baskets, hammocks and
other necessarles to the corner of Douglas
and Market at p. ~, from which place
they will be taken by wagon to the picnic
grounds.
The Degree of Honor have charge of the
ARRANGEMENTS of the picnic and are hard
at work perfecting things for the benefit
of those who will be present. There will
be swings and croquet sets in
abundance and dancing will also be
one of the features. Supper will
be taken at the grounds and the festivi
ties will continue until a late hour.
The ladies who have charge of the liquid
part of the refreshments promise an album
dance of drinks on the bill Of fare. They
consist of river water, surface water, well
water; circus lemonade, Wichita lemon
ade, A. O. L. w. lemonade: cows milk,
goats milk, buttermilk; hot and cold ice
tea 1t is the wish Of the members of the
arrangement committee that all A. O. Z.
w. men and their ia miles in and out of
the city attend. A royal good time is
promised
Wichita eagle., 1889-08-06
SELLS-BARRETT

These talismanic words blaze on almost
every dead wall, bill board and fence in
this place. These two names have become
household words in every state and terri
tory IN the Union. Sells Brothers have
achieved enyianle fame rs purveyorS of
amusement frem one coast TO the other,
and are known as the proprietors and per-
sona managers of the finest circus, men
agerie and hippodrome in the world. Bar
rett has become scarcely less renowned.
His exhibition has been noted chiefly for
the excellence of the performance as
the character of its management
Sells Brothers traversed this country
last year, and everywhere their ex-
hibition was pronounced au fait. 1t was a
coup de grace on their part upon learning
that the Barrett show contemplated visit
ing this part of the country to open nego-
tiations toward a consolidation, which was
accomplished. These two truly great
shows will now travel together, giving
joint parades and joint exhibitions. The
success of the undertaking is already as
sured. Notwithstanding the enormous
expense of the enterprise the price of adj
mission is unchanged. Both shows will
be at Wichita on Tuesday, August ID.