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The Portland daily press., 1889-02-21
other Washington Matters.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2O.-A treaty of COM
merce and amity between Japan and this
country was signed in Japan today.
The President has signed the Nicaragua
canal bill.
Mr.. Stewart offered a resolution in the
Senate today. which was referred to the COM
mittee on contingent expenses, continuing
the select committee on Pacific railroads un-
til the indebtedness of all companies is ad-
justed, and instructing the committee to ex-
anime personally during recess the routes
and the country through which they pass
and ascertain the abilities Of the companies
to pay such Indebtedness.
Mr.. Call introduced a concurrent res0lu-
tion for the appointment of commissioner
of each State by the Governor and commits
stoned by the President to represent the Uni
ted States at the Paris Exposition in 1889 to
be paid actual travelling expenses and So per
day for 60 days.
Messrs. Norwood of Georgia, Russell of
Massachusetts, Hooker Of Mississippi, Goth
ran Of South Carolina. and Rayner Of Mary
lamp, five out of seven Democrats on the
House committee on foreign affairs, have
signed Mr.. Norwood's minority report
against Mr.. Edmunds's Panama resolution.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-21
Is Marriage a Failure?

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.-Colonel Wright
sent to Congress today the report prepared
by the department of labor on the statistics
and laws relating to divorce in the United
States during twenty years from 1866 to 1886.
This is the report prepared by special agents
of the department by order of Congress, and
represents careful search of the dockets OF
all the county courts in the United States.
The causes Of divorce have been carefully
sought, with statistics as to number of chill
dren, previous conjugal condition, and so on.
The compilation of the divorce laws OF the
various States and Of European countries
has been made from the statutes themselves,
as Colonel Wright found existing compiIa-
tlons misleading or behind the times. The
report sets forth in some detail the relations
OF the numbers Of divorces to legislation,
but does not enter the domain of philosophi-
cal speculation, The facts are fully set
forth, and 1t will be left for specialists and
theorists to draw their own deductions from
them.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-21
RAILWAY MATTERS.
TRUNK LINE AeRErArrNr

A dispatch from New York says: The
Trunk line presidents held meeting at Com.
missioner Fink's office Tuesday to receive
the report Of the executive committee, which
revised the new Trunk line agreement
that was decided upon after the famous
meeting OF Eastern and Western railway
presidents at the house of j. Pierpont Nor
gan last December. All OF the roads were
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-21
De FREYciNEr WILL TRY,
And They Think Ne VIII Succeed In
Forming a Cabinet.

PARIS, Feb. 2o.-President Carnot has
summoned De Freyeinet to form Cabinet
NJ. De Freycinet has accepted the invitation,
and 1t is thought he will succeed.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-21

Mr.. Gladstone has arrived in London.
Inc Emperor Francis Joseph severely CEN
sures the friends OF the late Crown Prince
Rudolph for not informing him Of kis sons
dlssolute life. Rudolph's debts In Vienna
amounted to 100000. though his allowance
from the treasury was $4,000 per annum,
and MS private income 100000. In some re-
spects he was very effeminate. He In, aria
ply wore two enormous bracelets, and his
large collection Of diamonds was Continually
ADDED 70 as his means would permit
Az liberal meeting In Edinburg Tuesday
night, letter from Gladstone was read Ia
which he. protested against 0'Brien, aud
others being made political prisoners for
what were called crimes In ireland, but
which were not crimes In England.
A Belgrade despatch 20 the London Daily
News says that Germany has given q large
order for rifles to an Austrian factory, hich
has contracted with the Semlin factory for
$50 tons OF stocks for German Tepeaters.
The Cologne Gazette says that Germany
Will demand OF the United States Govern
ment that 1t arrest and punish Klein the
American correspondent, whom Germany
charges with having led the Mataafites IN
Samoa, at the time of the repulse AZ the
Germans In December last,
rum0r Is current at Tangiers that the
sultan OF Morocco has granted a Teouest
illaue oy Germany for piece Of the coast
near the Algerian frontier. 1t is the inten-
tlon Oh tho German government. the report
says, TO found a naval station on the land
ceded by the Sultan.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-21

Knights of Honor.

LEWISTON, Feb. 2O-The twelfth annual
session of the Grand Lodge Of Maine,
Knights Of Honor, assembled here today in
PythIan hall, Grand Dictator Edmund Nc
Murdie in the chair. The report of the
Grand Reporter. +. w. Parker Of Lewiston,
shows twenty lodges In the State, with 72S
members. For the year ending December
3lst, 1888, the Maine lodges paid into the w.
and o. fund of the Supreme Lodge, S19,241,-
33 and have received $4,000 on account of
death benefits. The lodges of the State have
total resources of $3,565.19.
The following officers were elected:
Grand Dictator-Chares +. Goss Lewiston
ltce Dictator-k. W. Starbird, Portland,
Assistant Dctator-M. b. Watson Auburn.
RepOrter-F. w. Parker, Lewiston.
Treasurer. +. Hall, Rockland.
Guide-A. w. Fowles, Warren.
Chaplain-R. ID. Bibber, Auburn.
Guardian-O. z. Weeks, Windham.
sentinel-T. s. Singer, Thomaston.
Trustee-G. w. Furbush, Lewiston.
Representative to Supreme Lodge for two years
F. w. Parker. Lewiston.
Alternate---G, 3. WOOdman. Auburn.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-21

personally represented except Delaware,
Lackawana, and Western, Philadelphia and
Reading and the Grand Trunk Of Canada. 1t
was voted that the agreement be accepted
and take effect Tuesday.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-21
Severely Injured.

In the Indiana Senate, yesterday, a Repub-
llcan member refused to take his seat at the
order Of the chair. His colleagues rallied
around him, and it looked at one tlme as
keepers to seat the member would cause
general conflict.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-21
Fire at Monmouth.

MONMOUTH, Feb. 90.-Monmouth Dairy
Ing Association building at Monmouth,
burned at one O'Clock this morning; cause
unknown. The building was worth about
$4,000, and it is believed there was no insur-
ance, policy having expired within a few
days
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-21
Foreign Notes.

ROME, Feb. 2o-The Chicago and An
America base ball teams arrived today from
Naples
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-21
Temperance Legislation.

The temperance committee have adopted
the following amendments to the prohibi-
tory law
Al beverages containing more than three per
cent OF alcohol by analysis, shall be deemed to be
Intoxicating liquors
The Jovernor is given the power to appoint
special liquor consta0les to act in any part OF the
state, not being confined TO any single county.
Inc amendment making corporations RESPONSE
Die for the transportation of liquor in their con-
yeyances when employees, whose duty 1t is to
handle such liquors, have knowledge that the
same Is being transported was adopted
announcer important amendment adopted Is to
prevent town agents from selling hqu0rs,to inhab.
business.
The nuisance amendment will be incorporated
INTO the bill which will be reported. This pro-
vloes that Judges may direct officers to close up
liquor nuisances and seize the furnishings and ap-
pllances employed for illegal tratic
Onelof the most important amendments to be
recommended makes it imperative upon Judge
where the penalty for violation is fine and I'M
prisoument at the discretion of the Judge to i'm
pose both fine and Imprisonment. This applies to
all the penalties of Chapter 81, with the excep-
ton OF Where the penalty is only fine or only
Imprisonment.
County Attorney Carleton's apothecary amend
ment VIII not be adopted, but will be reported
and printed for the members n axamina
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-21
-HE LEATHER

Mean daily ther....19.0 Max vel. wind.... -.
Maximum ther. ....25.S Total precip.... %
Minimum ther. ....15.0
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
FEB. 20, 1889. 800 P. NJ
Observations taken at the same moment of time
at all stations.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-21
Under Two Indictments.

BIDDEFoRD, Feb. 20-Samuel P. Smith,
Of this city, who is now out on bail awaiting
the action of the court in Massachusetts re-
garding the fire in Woburn, went to East
Cambridge last Monday on the 1.27 train to
hear the report of the grand jury. His
brother, George t. Smith, was also present.
The grand jury found two indictments
against both Samuel and George, one for ar
son and one for conspiracy. The trial will
not take place for nearly i've weeks, as there
is considerable to occupy the attention of the
court for the first few weeks. The Smith
brothers have engaged as counsel, NJ. b. Al
len, Esq, of Woburn, and Howard d. Nash,
Esq, of Boston. Samuel p. Smith returned
to this city on the noon train today
Severely injured.
FARSnNGToN, Feb. 20-Frank E. How
ard. while at work in the engine room in the
toothpick factory at Strong. yesterday after
noon, was truck ON the head by birch heart
coming through the scutte and dangerously
hurt. He is unconscious and but slight
hopes are entertained of his recovery
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-21

/ shall be made to any dealer or manufacturer
of like goods in this State, and in addition thereto
! further discount to such dealer of five per cent
on articles purchased at one time to the amounf
| of So o or more and paid for in cash.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-27
The Theafer Cnminue.

Last week was, in many respects, the
gala week at the Theater Comique. Almost
the strongest bill OF the season was pre-
sented. This week, a still stronger show is
on ''the boards" A number OF tnew stars
will appear, and the great mascot come
dy play" Joshua Whitcomb" will be
produced in its entirety, introducing Mr..
Den Howe in one OF his very best characters
as the eccentric New England farmer,
Joshua Whitcomb." The young and
beautiful emotional actress, Miss Lulu
Powers, will appear for the first time as the
sweet Little Tot" a 'Street Wait" a
character she is especially adapted for.
This lady was engaged by Mr.. Howes several
months ago expressly to support him in
this and similar roles. She possesses the true
dramatic instincts OF the natural born
actress" and her pathetic face, mesmeric
influence. and fascinating manner have
already made her a host of friends. With
such support as Billy Mack. j. w. Jess,
Joe Rose, Miss Lille Gordon. and others
ofequal ability, our friend Uncle Joshua
and his load of pumpkins will have no
trouble in scoring a success. The lengthy
advertisement in our columns will mention
q list OF the new attractions.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-27

woodpile in the Northern Paciic's honeyed
words. The Pipestone pass had been
| tabooed by the Northern Pacific, and from
the way he spoke Mr.. Leggat must regard
| the controlling powers OF that road gifted
| with the obstinacy and prejudice In favor
| OF FIRST convictions generally regarded as
| an Inherent trait OF the Scotch character.
| He wanted the Homestake pass surveyed
rs well and would increase his subscription
fifty dollars IL that was adopted.
Mr.. Caplice wanted action taken right
away or the men would 60 ahead with the
other route.
Mr.. Maillet called q halt to the tenor OF
the discussion. His understanding oil the
object OF thesuryey was primarily to satisfy
the subscribers Of the pr~acticability OF that
route. Then il they should demonstiate
that IL Ia the best, the Northern Pacific was
welcome to it. II not, some other road
would be open to it's advantages.
Mr.. McCaig said be had been laboring
under the Misunderstanding that this sur
yey was to be undertaken for the benefit
of the Northern Pacific. He regretted the
presumption OF which he had been guilty,
and begged to withdraw the proposition OF
Mr.. Kendrick.
Mr.. Maillet and others assured him that
they fully appreciated the spirit OF citizen
that prompted him in doing as he did.
Their object was to remove the doubt the
people OF this place had been thrown in
ever since the first survey was made.
Mr.. Caplicc said he believed the truth
had not been established by the survey
by the Northern Pacific. He had
put up his money to learn the truth, and
the sentiment was endorsed by Others. /
Mr.. McCaig then advised the gentlemen
TO hurry up their survey If they had any
idea Of influencing the Northern Pacific
BY it.
The chair then put the question on Mr..
Aaillet's motion, and it was unanimously |
He appointed as the committee
:. R. Maillet, II. Knowles, r. D. Leggat,
ohm Caplice and C. w. Ellingwood, who
1ill report at the meeting to be held this
at the same place, at 8 o'clock
harp, when a full attendance is requested.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-27
PERSONAL MENTION.

Green Majors left yesterday for Wash.
ington to witness the Inauguration.
County Treasurer Kessler returned home
from his visit to Philadelphia on Friday.
c. Goebel of the Mountain Lion was in
rom Deer Lodge yesterday, and goes home
this morning.
Albert Moran, well known in Butte and
Walkerville, will leave for Granite to.mor-
row.
Mrs. Richville and her mother and sister
left yesterday for Helena to spend a couple
OF weeks among friends and relatives.
B. II. Cook Of the Miners Lumber Co.,
left yesterday via the Northern Pacific for
the East. lie goes TO Washington, D. c.,
and will stop a week in Chicago.
General Agent Lewis of the Union Pa
cific. returned on Friday. During bis two
weeks absence he was at Omaha, st. Paul,
Kansas City and Denver.
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The New Pleasure Theater.

This resort is fast becoming popular
among the amusement loving classes, from
the fact that the genial proprietor, Mr..
Frank Monroe, in opening this coy little
theatre, has established a most welcome
feature, that Of giving a first-class variety
entertainment, without the long waits be-
tween each act, usually 30 tiIesome to
those who wish to see the whole show. At
the Pleasure Theater each speciality is given
in rapid succession, and in consequence
one can enjoy the whole entertainment,
which closes at a seasonable hour. Mr..
Monroe is a manager OF considerable repu-
tation, having established and run success
fully o, her amusement enterprises, princi-
pally among others being the Fountain
Theatre at Kansas City, which is consid-
cred the leading vaudeville theater west OF
Chicago. Mr.. Monroe comes to Butte
highly endorsed. He personally superin-
tends the running of the Pleasure, insisting
on the strictest order being kept at all
times. thus i~nsuring comfort and protec.
ton to his patrons. He is assisted in his
management by Mr.. K. B. Chadsey, for
many years connected with the Park Thea
tire, Chicago, and later at the Fountain,
Kan.as City. Mr.. Chadsey being thor.
oughly familiar with the theatrical business
will be a valuable aid to Mr.. Monroe in
making the Pleasure Theatre a popular re-
sort worthy OF it's NAME.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-27

The Board Of Trade Survey Of the Little
Pipestone.

EIposbO00s
At the meeting Of the Board OF Trade
held on Friday evening. the committee APP
pointed to select an engineer to make the
survey Of the Pipestone for the Board re.
ported in favor Of Engineer Ray. Yester-
day, in consequence OF the authority then
given, Vice President Barrett on behalf of
the Board entered into an agreement with
Mr.. Ray by:which the latter undertook, on
or before the 26th instant. to m
and prosecute for thirty days the
survey OF the section of country
country known as the Pipestone pass, to
furnish q suitable outfit and instruments,
etc., to ascertain il a practicable route
for q railroad exists from Jefferson Valley
to Butte and deliver his notes to the Board
OF Trade in consideration OF a sum oil
$4,000, which is to be deposited in Hoge,
Brownlee d. Co.'S BAN within ten days.
II thirty days are too short a timein which
to perform the work required. Mr.. Ray is to
continue at the rate Of $66.66 per day to |
such In extent a the Board may desire. ]
In conversation with Mr.. Ray yesterday, |
he sai6 the work would occupy not less |
than thirty days. He expressed the inten-
ti0n OF beginning that work tomorrow with |
q full railroad engineering party, consisting
OF rom twelve to fifteen men. At this sea-
son there can be no obstacle to the work
being prosecuted to ful6lment. He said it
is more than likely that the Northern Pa
ciic will put a surveying party in the field
He expects to work out q different
from that heretofore reached by
Northern Pacific engineers.
Mr.. Ray is q gentleman OF extensive expe-
rience in railroad surveying. He was for a
long time cot nected with the Union Pacific
engineer department, and ran the line of the
Central into Butte. No better
could nave been made, as he has
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-27
THE FIREMEN,s BALL.
An Occasion of More Than Usual BriIliancy
That Passed Off Successfully.

An Occasion of More Than Usual Brilliancy
That Passed Off Successfully.
Last Friday will long be a memorable
night in the annals Of the Butte Fire De-
partment. Usually the annual balls given
by it are among the greatest successes OF
the season. That of last night exceeded all
others. The Anaconda fremen came up on
a special train to the number Of over q
hundred with their ladies, and a large con-
tingent besides awaited themselves of the
special that brought them up. There were
said to be 316 on board in three cars.
Messrs. Murray, Carroll, Jacobs and Nc
Donald vent down to Anaconda as an es-
cort to the visitors. The members of the
Marcus Daily Engine Cos. Nos. 1 and 2 and
the Anaconda Hook and Ladder Company.
accompanied by their band, marched up
town on their arrival, presenting a fine ap.
pearance with the white, blue or red uni
forms of the several companies. They were
taken to the McDermott at once for dinner.
The scene at Renshaw Hall was memoir
able sight with Captain Shepherd leading
the grand march with his Mexican veteran
costume and the hundreds following in cos
TUNES Of all colors. Firemen's dances are
always jolly affairs, with less formality
about them and more genuine amusement
thar the averags, and their Friday night
dance proved the truth of this. Thompson
Campbell was the nattiest and most
active floor manager, ever on the
alert to keep things moving with vim
and making natives and visitors at
home. The visitors were taken to the
hotel at midnight where an ex-
cellent cold supper was spread on three
long tables. After supper thedance was re-
with interest and it was after 4 a..
M, before the visitors took their way to
the depot aftersone of the,pleasantest even
ings ever spent.
The members of the Alice Fire Company
were present in their new uniforms and
made a striking appearance, their dark
color showing to advantage where nearly
all were light.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-27
RRPORT0RIAL GLEANINGs.

patent has been granted to James II
Steele, OF this city, for q brick PRESS.
b. Cohen and wife have sold to Henr,
Jonas the south 70 feet tff their lots
corner Granite and Montana. for $2,425
The brewers OF the Territory had a meet
ing at Helena last Friday to consider
means for opposing the high-license bill
now pending.
The Boston and Montana company yes
terday bought OF J.. B. Read the Wandering
Jew claim, about one mile east OF the Clip.
/! per mill, north OF Meaderville.
Sheriff Lloyd returned yesterday from,
Helena, whittier he went with d warrant
sworn out by Albert THAI for the arrest OF
William Wagner for petty larceny. Wag-
ner is out on bonds to appear at 10 q. ID.
Tuesday before Judge Engel.
The Navoni concerts at the California
Brewery at 7:30. Tonight this
excellent orchestra will produce "a Trip
to Coney Island. /" a grand musical extrava-
ganza with move accompaniments.
News received Yesterday stated that the
mother Of John a. Tobin die | at Sutro,
Nevada, February 10. a few hours after he
and his brother arrived there.
The Thermometer in front rf Cushing's
store WAS at zero on Friday ami yes-
terday mornings. At Z p. III. Friday il
WAS 4 below. At4 O'clock yesterda' AZ
it vas % above.
Jack Cronin of the Ms,.nila Athletic
tiu'i s. nds a challenge to Billy Lynn I r "a
glove Contest for $l5O a : de, ~.
off in two W. KS after sigl.it,g articles.
to ht fought under the revis,d ruits.
J.B. Hazelton Of Mandai Dakota, writes
Tor the particulars concerning he death OF
bis son j. a. Hazelton. Anyone knowing
OF them can forward the Information tie
sired to above address.
A fire at Murray's Traction, west Of the
Mouiion, last evening, consumed the hois'
which was q small one, witt probably |
$500 loss. All Walkerville turned out to
the blaze.
During the rendition OF the Octoroon last
evening, Masters Win. Gray and George
Palmer, two local amateurs, iutl oduced a
bone and dance act, and were en-
cored by the audience.
Died-In Butte, February %, George w
years. Funeral will take place from the
family residence, No % West Copper street.
at 2:3O p. m. Friends and acquaintance
invited to attend.
Alfred LeClair, of Basin Gulch, Friday, |
'ound q large Rocky Mountain eagle in a
rap he had set for coyotes. The bird was
by It's talons, which were not brok-
n, and it was captured and brought 10
Suite, where Mr.. LeClair sold it to DR.. j
The Doctor is very proud
the American bird. 1t measures over
even feet in extent.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-27

1t is an indisputable fact that the hand
soonest vestibule trains that are now run
on the American continent are those on the
Burlington Route. leaving st. Paul from
the Union Depot every evening immediate
ly on arrival of all through trains from the
west. The first-class coaches are maguifi-
cent, the seconded coaches are superb,
the Pullman sleepers extremely luxurious,
and as for the meals that are served in
those Burlington Palace Dining Cars-yum-
yum. The next time you go east to Chi
cago or st. Louis, il you mention to the
ticket agent that you want you ticket to
read from st. Paul over the Burlington
Route, You will get it, and you will always
be glad OF it. For further information APP
ply TO A. C. Sheldon, General Agent, S5
First street, Portland, Oregon.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-27
A Cold Weather Pit. .

A very interesting freak OF the weather
was exhibited the other day in Northern
New England. The line of 10 degrees below
zero formed nearly a circle about 100 miles
in diameter, inclosing the central parts OF
Vermont and New Hampshire. Surround
ing this was q rapid upward slope OF the
temperature which, within a dis. ance OF
about fifteen miles on all sides OF the circle
except the north, rose 10 degrees higher.
The form OF the isotherm of zero thus ap.
peared as a loop extending down out Of
Canada. Fifteen or twenty miles further
away from the cold center there was another
isothermal loop which showed that the tenn
perature within that distance had risen 10
degrees more. After that the temperature
slope was quite gradual, the line OF 90 de.
grees lying some distance south of New
York. 1t is rot a pleasant experience to
get into one OF tho.e atmospheric ice pits,
but the Vermonters are used to that 8 crt
OF things.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-27
secret Rooms i'm Old English Houses.

Liverpool Courier" One OF the most
interesting features OF eur country houses
is the secret hiding place. This generally
has been contrived with much architectural
skill, and in days gone by bafied discovery
from the most observant and experienced
eye. In certain cases it would appear that,
for some reason or other, the hiding place
had been especially kept a secret among
members of the family. Thus, in the north
of England, may be mentioned Netherhall,
near Maryport, Cumberland, the seat o. the
old mansion, there is said to bel real secret
chamber, it's exact position being only
known to two persons-the heir-inlaw and
the family solicitor.
According to popular tradition tbesecret