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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-29

Some of the Robbers of Postmaster Wham.
TUCSON, Ariz., May 25.-William Webb,
Edward Fallett and Walter Fallett were
arrested, yesterday, by the deputy mar.
shall and deputy sheriff Of Graham county,
on a charge of assisting in the robbery oi
paymaster Wham. They were taken to
st. Thomas and put in guardhouse. Sea.
bird, alias BUD Henderson, who is sup.
posed to be the leader Of the robbers, was
arrested at Globe, Arizona, last night, by
Lieut.. Dade and troop OF cavalry, assisted
by Indian scouts. Another man named
Yowers is also implicated and will probably
soon be arrested. Henderson was sent to
st. Thomas, to-day.
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follows: A few days before May 4th mar
called at the East Chicago avenus police
station and introduced himself as Thos
Smith OF Hancock, Michigan. and friend
OF Coughlin's brother, and that he keeps
livery ste bles in that town. Smith claimed
to be on his way to New Mexico.
Detective Coughlin showed Smith points
OF interest in the city and Saturday, May
4, Smith said he would like to take q buggy
ride that evening. but was afraid the livery
stable keepers would not trust
A STRANGER WITH HORSE.
Coughlin told him he would fix the mat.
ter with the man. Smith got the white
horse and rig and CoughIin did not see him
again for q week or more, when he met him
and asked Smith why he had not paid for
the use OF the rig. Smith gave Coughlin
$3 and said he would give him the other
81 later.
Coughlin met him for the last time one
day last week, and Smith said he would
start for New Mexico the next day.
DIR. eRoNIN's FRIENDS
met. this afternoon, and completed ar
rangsments for the funeral. It is thought
that at least A, 900 men will be in the pro.
cession, and that probably 10000 will 60
by the train to the cemetery. It is denied
that DR.. Cronin's clothes were found in the
Carlson college, as stated yesterday.
An evening paper says the letter which
was turned over to the police as coming
from one Of the mysterious tenants Of the
cottage, is considered Of
great Importance, and is post-marked
Ind, and Was received May 90
were found $i2 for another
rent, and the writer attempted to
explain away their hasty exit and the
paint daub on the parlor floor. He said
the floor was painted to save his sister the
trouble Of scrubbing the floor. He neg
lected to say anything about the foot
prints or the blood stains.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-29
THE INDIAN TROUBLES.
Thieving Bloods Stealing Horses from the
Montana Piegans.

Thieving Bloods Stealing Horses from the
Montana Piegans.
ST.. PAUL, May 27.-A Winnipeg special
to the "Pioneer Press" says: Recently a
number of Canadian Blood Indians visited
Montana and stole a number OF horses
from the Gros Ventres. A fight took place
near Bear Paw mountains in which none OF
the Canadian Indians were killed, but two
OF the G1os Ventres were killed and the
scalps brought to the Blood reservation in
triumph.
The Canadian mounted police have been in
pursuit of the thieves and murderers, their
object being to recover the horses and re-
turn them to the Montana authorities.
Two were captured Saturday, after an ex-
citing chase. Three OF the party are said
to be at the South Piegan agency in Mon
tana, and other arrests are expected in a
few days.
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Nevada's New Railroad,

From the Virginia City "Chronicle:" On
Saturday last the surveying parties in the
employ OF the Union Pacific railroad COM
pany, made the connection between Reno
and Bookwith, and yesterday morning left
for Ogden, from which place they will re
ceive orders for future work. The line runs
from point three miles east of Reno north
westerly to the low hills on the Peavine
ridge. A line was also run direct into Reno
from the point three miles east. At some
future, time, it is believed, line will also
be run around west OF Reno and 60 up the
Dog Creek country.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-29

(route to the Sioux country, held con-
ference with General Crook, the third mem
Der of the commission. this morning, at
which il was decided they would charter q
combination sleeping and dining car which
win be retained during the negotiations,
and viii serve as headquarters. The party
will probably leave Wednesday.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-29
A Tramp Hanged for Assaultine Woman

PoRr HURON, Mich, May 27.-At 2
o'clock this morning masked men forced
their way into the jail and took mulatto
Martin out and hung him from the Seventh
street bridge, where the body still hangs.
They dragged him down the street, no Off.
Ger being in sight. Martin is the tramp
that entered the farm house of John Gillis,
four miles west OF this city, two weeks ago,
and outraged his wife. The woman has
been in precarious condition since and is
not expected to live.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-29

Heavy Express Robbery on Train.
DALLAS. Texas, May 25.-As the east.
bound passenger train on the Texas & Pa.
cific reached the outskirts Of the city, last
night, two masked men with drawn revol-
vers entered the express car, beat the mes
senger and robbed the safe OF $15, 900 and
escaped.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-29
THE GOVERNMENT WINS.
In It's Suit Brought Against the Southern
Pacific.

Los ANGELES, CAL, May 27.-In the
United States circuit court, this afternoon,
District Judge Ross decided in favor of the
plaintiff in the suit brought by the govern
ment against the Southern Pacific railroad
company to annul the patents issued to
that company for lands in Los Angeles
county. The particular case decided
twenty three hundred acres of land were
involved, but the ruling of the court affects
the title to over 5000 acres within the
twenty-mile or primary limits the grant OF
Southern Pacific. The court holds these
lands within the claimed limits OF the Mex
icant grant, San Jose, were subsidized
when the railroad grant was ATTACHED, and
the government patents, therefore. to the
railroad should be vacated. The court
further holds that all lands embraced in
the suit were covered by q prior grant to
to the Atlantic q Pacific railroad.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-29
Claims to Have Been Robbed in a Sleep
ing Car.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 25.-The Exam
iner's" Pomona, California, special says:
Dwight Lord, cashier of one of the Omaha
national banks, who arrived here, this
morning, claims that on the road some
where between the Needles and San Bernar-
dino, last night, he was robbed OF 81 300
in paper money, besides q promisory note
Of the value of $1,000. He had the
money in his satchel, and counted it before
retiring to his birth in the sleeping car.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-29
The August Enoampment of the G. A. r

The August Encampment of the G. A. Il.
MILWAUKEE, May 25.-William Warner,
|commander-in-chief OF the grand army oi
the republic, was here to-day with part
az his staff. to consult with reference to
securing a one-cent rate to the encamp-
ment in August. It was decided to send
letters to the chairmen Of the several pas
senper associations OF the United States,
urainQ immediate action In the matter.
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MISSOULA MATTERS.
Result of the Delegate Election-Collard
Held without Bail.


Held without Bail.
MIssoULA, M. T.. May 25.-[Special to
The Miner. THE result OF the canvass OF
the vote in the delegate election, shows two
Democrats from each district in this
county: Joseph e. Marion and Luke D.
Hatch, Democrats, and W. j. Kennedy, Re-
publican, from the eighteenth, and W. M.
Bickford and w. K. Ramsdell, Democrats,
and Chas. 8. Marshall, Republican, from
the nineteenth.
David Collard, VINO killed Chas. Camp
bell at Noxon, few days ago, was ar
rsigned to-day before the probate judge and
was held without bail to await the action
OF the grand jury. The evidence against
him is strong.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-29
A Late Gold Discovery Said to be Genuine

A Late Gold Discovery Said to be Genuine.
ST. PAUL, May 25.-Dispatches from
Gary, Dak., say the gold discovery is no
hoax. Nearly the whole male population
has been out prospecting, and in every in.
stance gold has been found in the bed OF
the Sac Qui Parle and on the biuffs on
either side. Dust is taken out within six
inches of the surface and for over ,aile
along the stream.
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BANQUET TO CLEVELAND
A BRILLIANT GATHERING IN HONOR
OF THE Ex-PREsLDENZ. -

All Factions of the Democracy Repre-
sented-The Tammany Lion and the
County Democracy Lamb Sit Down
Together-Some of the Leading Guests.
New YORK, May 27.-The Young Mems
Democratic club of this city extended
banquet OF welcome to ex.President Oeve-
land at the Fifth Avenue Hotel this even
ing. Nearly five hundred OF the leaders of
the Democratic party were present. Cheers
were long and loud when the ex-President
entered the banquet hall. He submitted
to Misunderstanding with many guests for an
hour before taking his seat at the table.
There was more Of glow OF health in his
face than at the time he retired from the
Presidency. He appeared in the best OF
spirits.
All factions OF Democracy were repre-
sented at the ebanquet-TammanyC County
Democracy. officers OF the Reform club,
and Of the various other Democratic clubs
OF this city and Brooklyn.
The march to the banquet hall was led
by President Arnold alone. He was fol-
lowed by ex-President Cleveland and Gov
ernor Hill and Mayor Grant in the order
named, each escorted by member OF the
club under whose auspices the banquet was
given.
AT THE MAIN TABLE
was the guest of the..evening; on the right
Of the table was President Arnold. The
Others in the places OF honor were Gov.
Hill, Mayor Grant, ex-Minister to England
Phelps, W. s. Scott, G. F. Black, ex.Secre-
tary Fairchild, Ex-Governor Hoadly, Of
Ohio, and P. A. Collins.
About seven long tables were laid at
right angles to the guests table. Here
were gathered several hundred other
banquelers. Before the guests took their
seats, Cleveland was rendered an improptu
ovation. When dinuer had been fairly
started the orchestra began rendition OF
selections of music which continued at
intervals during the banquet.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-29
FOREIGN MISCELLANY.
Crete to Join Greece-King Humbert will
not Visit Strasburg.

LONDON, May 27.-It is reported the as
sembly OF the island of Crete adopted a
Greece.
PARIS, May 27.-In response to com.
munication relative to the report that
King Humbert intended to visit Stras.
bourg with Emperor William, Count Mena.
bree, the italian ambassador, assured
Spuller. minister of foreign affairs, that the
king never contemplated such visit. 1t is
a common report that the king did intend
to 60, but changed his mind on an appeal
ing telegram from the queen.
BERLIN, May 27.-All members OF the
committee to represent the striking miners
at Boorham, have been arrested and their
papers seized.
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ILLINOIS STRIKING MINERS.



srAroNvILLE, ILL.,, May 25.-The striking
coal miners from neighboring towns threaten
to force the men in the mines here to stop
work. A serious riot is expected. The
sheriff has telegraphed to Princeton for
help and the city marshal and posse are
on the way here.
BRAIDwooD, ILL.,, May 95.-Yesterday the
striking coal miners exploded bombs on the
property of the Wilmington Coal Co. The
sheriff telegraphed Governor Fifer that the
condition is critical, and requested a regi.
ment of militia to be held in readiness il
needed. The governor replied that the
militia would be called out if necessary.
1t is not believed an attempt will be made
to resume work before Monday, however,
and it is hoped that serious trouble can be
averted till then.
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what's the Mattir with the U. 8. Insur-
auce Company?

CHICAGO, May 25.-Attorney General
Hunt began a suit in the circuit court,
this morning, asking that the United
States life and accident insurance company
be restrained from doing any further
business, and that a receiver be appointed.
1t is charged that the president, u. r;
Crandall. was also medical examiner and
bookkeeper, and that. having control oi
everything, he suddenly turned up missing
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-29
Two Sides to Every Story.

Advertisement in personal column OF
daily paper: John, come home. All is for
given. Mary.
Reply to advertisement in daily paper:
Deary, can't come home. Cannot forgive
myself Boston Courier.
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The Reward for Tascott Good for Sixty
Days Yet.

CHICAGO, May 27.-Interest in the where
abouts of Tascott was revived, to-day,
when Mrs. Henrietta Shell, widow OF the
late Amos Smell. announced that her re-
ward of $4,000, heretofore offered for
Tascott, will hold good sixty days from
to-nay, on the same terms and conditions
oi former rewards offered by her.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-29
As Soon as He Got in from Canada

SAN FRANCISCO, May 27.-Leonard
ex-mayor of Phenix, Arizona, charged
with absconding with about $4,000 be-
longing to the Wells & Fargo express COM
pauy, was arrested here on the arrival OF
the steamer Mexico, from Victoria, British
Columbia
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-29
Arrival of Ocean Vessels.

NEW YORK, May 25.-Ths British man
of.war Buzzard arrived here this morning
The Buzzard is attached to the British
North American and West Indian Squad
ron, .E-...,.
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A Wisconsin Stage Held Up.

SHAWNEE, Wis.,, May 25.-Last night the
Landale stage was held up by a. robber,
near this place, who, with cooked revolvers,
held at bay half dozen passengers and
compelled the driver to throw off the mail
and drive on. The amount secured is un-
known.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-29
The New York Stock Markets.

NEW YORK, May 25.-Stocks closed active
and strong at the best figures OF the day.
Money was easy with no loans. Fours
coupon 29x, four halves coupon TX. Pacific
series 21h; Central Pacific 35K; Burlington
x; Rio Grand II; Northern Pacific 2SS;
I preferred COY; Northwestern 121; York
Central SX; Oregon Navigation 93A; Trans.
continental BAY; Pacific Mail 36x; Rock
Island 1908; St. Louis & San Francisco
23Y; st. Paul & Omaha 36h; Union Pacific
61X; Texas Pacific 21X; Fargo Express 43;
Western Union S7&.
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MetaI Markets.

New YORK, May 27.-Bar silver, 92h.
Lead-Domestic, 3.S7A.
Tin-Quiet, steady. Straits, 2O.55s
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saturday Mornings Temperature.

/ Saturday Mornings T6mpefatufes
CHICAGO, May 25.-New York 90. Chicago
| 4S, st. Paul 46. Winnipeg 46, New Or
leans, 72. #@A~
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New York Metal Market.

NEW York, May 15.-Bar silver 92x.
Copper-steady, dull. Lake, June, 1920.
Lead Firm. moderately active. Domes-
tic 3.S7h.
Tip-firm. straits sR0.55'
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To Hunt Indians in q Palace Coach.
CHICAGO, May 27.-The governor of Ohio,
chairman, and General Warner, OF Missouri,
OF the Sioux commission, in this city en-
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-29
WASHINGTON MIsCELLANY.
Presidential Appointment - Increase in
the Rate of Pensions.

WASHINGTON, May 25.-The President
appointed Roger G. Spooner OF Wisconsin
consul at Prague. He is brother OF Sem
ator Spooner.
The president and party went down the
Potomac river, this afternoon, on Wanna
makers yacht, and will return, Monday.
Commissioner Of Pensions Tanner &C
corded . hearing to the representatives OF
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THE GRAvEsEND RACES OFF.

GRAvEsEND, May 27.-The races were
postponed on accountof rain. The entries
are Oh.
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THE SOUTHERN PREsBYrERIANs.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, May 25.-In the
Southern Presbyterian general assembly,
to-day, that section Of the report Of the
committe on sabbath observance asking
congress to change the day of Inauguration
to the first Wednesday in March or the
last Wednesday in April was stricken out.
Aresslution was adopted advising members
to sign q petition to Congress to adopt o
law against Sunday work, except works Of
necessity and mercy. Petition was also
carried, urging ministers, and members Of
churches 10 refrain from travelling on Sum
day, except in cases OF necessity and mercy.
The assembly then adjourned sine die.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-29
AMoxG TIE CHURCHES.
The New York Presbyterians and the
Boston Reformed Episcopalians.

The New York Presbyterians and the
Boston Reformed Episcopalians.
NEW York, May 25.-At the morning SEES
sion of the general assembly, telegram
was read from the Southern assembly,
announcing concurrence in the eamendments
made to the report OF the cooperation
COMMITTEES on church work. After adopt
ing the report Of the sabbath observance,
except referring back the recommendation
that the President OF the United States be
inaugurated on the first Wednesday in
March, the assembly adjourned for the day.
THE REFORM EPIsCoPALIANs.
BosroN, May 25.-At the general council
of the Reformed Episcopal Church in ses-
sion, to-day, the report Of the constitution
and canons was presented and unani-
mously adopted. Appropriations were
made for the widows and orphans fund for
for the widows OF deceased clergymen. The
resolution of the committee on constitu-
tion, that this church recognize the Episco-
pals as an Office and not as an order, was
adoptAd. aEH ztt :. g
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-23
THE PSYCHOLOGISTS IN FLORIDA.
CLOSING THE MEETING AT ocAIA AND PR

CLOSING THE. MEETING AT ocALA AND PRE-
PAIRING FOR TOUR OF THE STATE.
ocala Fla, Feb % (speciaD.The closing session OF
the American Pathological Society was hold this morn
ing this afternoon the visiting pomoiogiss to the
number of 200, were taken to Citra, tho southern
shore Of Orange Lake, to inspect some commercial
groves from which tho fruit Rad not been gathered
These groves are oil rich hummock land, and on many
of them the trees stand without order self naned ara
thinned to the proper distance apart Harris GIvVe'
one Of the best in the State, presented Spectacle oI
rare uxurance TO the eyes OF the Northern fruit eS
perts To those who wero in Florida for the INST
time these 200 acres Of thrifty trees, loaded with fruit
and flowers, were a wilderness Of beauty and ia
GRANGE The product Of this grove for the year VIII DO
"a 900 boxes Tomorrow the society breaks into
sections for tours through different parts Of the state
each under the guidance Of member OF the Florida
Horticultural Society. All the railroads OF the stae
furnish free transportation. Some Of the parties VIII
60 as far south as Lake Worth the east coast and
one as far as Punta Gorda, on the Gulf
As was natural, the discussions at the meeting Just
closed were largely devoted to the fruits OF this region
In no section of the county Is 50 large proportion OF
the PEOPLE directly interested in fruit growing, and II
mrt have been expected that as tho leading industry
Of the State, II wound command unusual attention. put
the Northern visitors hardly prepared 70 near
papers Of such high order as those read by the pras
heal fruit growers Of FLORIDA The production OF semi
tropical and tropical fruits Is comparatively new
business All who attended the meeting here were
convinced that the industry is carried on with such IN
teiigence and skin that abundant SUCCESS Is already
assured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-23
A PENSION VOTED TO MRS SHERIDAN.

Warrington, Feb. % (SpeclaD-The baitdozen
opponents of the bill TO pension Mrs. Sheridan, who
have been for some time successful in preventing its
consideration, wero cIrcumvented to-day by the adop
ton of tho resolution reported by the Committee
Rules, which provided for the immediate consideration
Of the Pension bill Breckinndge of Kentucky, XII
gore, OF Texas, and one two other members began
Immediately TO fiiibuster, but were soon ovecome
through their inability to muster enough votes to
tain demand for the yeas and rays in the presence
of 50 large an attendance OF members. Before the
Hlibusters finished. however, General Bingham, Of
Pennsylvania, asked unanimous consent to submit a
proposition which 10 thought would result in I'm
mediate action His proposition to reduce the
pension provided by the bill from SO 800 TO 81 500 per
annum This amendment was adopted and the bill
WAS then passed without division.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-23

and Pomsroy Railroad Company. known as tho OH,
Southern Rairoad Company against the Western RAILWAY
Construction Company The up on error to ne
Circuit Ress County, where the Construction
Company obtained Judgment for s2o0650 The original
claim was 1922 ESQ., but reduction of $4,000 was al
lowed by the court In satisfaction Of the subscription
Denver, Feb % (Specal.-The Missouri Pacific IA
about to make strike for Eeworleahs and Southern
passenger and freight business In much energetic
than heretofore There arc constructing az ina
present time two cutons from McCfackcn 10 Larned
In Kansas, q distance OF twenty miles and one nom
CoGcyville, Kan, to WAGNER Ind. T.. distance Of
seventy miles, which viii give straight through Ina
from Pueblo to Little Rock From there the company
has direct line TO Memphis, and By connection With
the Louisville NewOrleans and Texas at Arkansas City,
the shortest route to New,Orleans.
Ottawa ont Feb. 2e.-rbo Red Deer Valley Railway
will DO extended this year from Calgary 10 Fort Bentoa
Montana The promoter is English Construction com
Dany whose representative is here. The route Of the
proposed extension rich mining and rsnchna
country.