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Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-16

Four-Year-Old Trotter Sold for $4,000
LEXINGTON, KY, February 14.-The fast
four year-old trotting filly Bosque Bonita,
by Macy's Hambletonian, has been sold
for $40 900. She will be taken to Cuba.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-16
RATHER PEURILE WRANGLING.
Absurd Extremes of Dakotas Legislature
to Defeat Governor Church.

Absurd Extremes of Dakota's Legislature
to Defeat Governor Church.
BISMARCK, Dakota, February 13.-Neth-
ing could better show the feeling that has
been aroused against Governor Church in
the Legislature, than the introduction to-
day OF bill changing the name of Church
county to Mccormick county. Secretary
Mccormick is Governor Church's most Bit
ter political enemy, and the Legislature, in
the proposed action, has the intention of
eliminating the name of the present Cover
nor from the map of the Territory.
Another bill was introduced, and is being
rapidly hurried through, to legalize such
recess as has been proposed to make it pos
sible to circumvent the Governor in an at
tempt to make the territory appointments
for the next two years.
The bitter feeling in the whole matter
grows more intense daily.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-16

New YORK, February 13.-Seventy.six
pictures in the private collection OF James
HI. Stebbins, brought the sum OF $159, 1876
by auction, tor night, at Chickering Hall.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-16
An Alleged Republican Annexation Fund
and Scheme.

MONTREAL, February 14.-A special from
London to the Gazette" the Canadian
government organ, says statements have
reached there through New York, that q
syndicate OF leading Republicans in the
United States controls 100000, 900,
which it intends to use in an effort to
secure Canada's annexation to the States,
by a system ofwholesale bribery in Canada,
in the event OF the dissolution of the
Dominion parliament this year, and con-
sequent general elections.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-16
Get Ready that Butte Dinner for r

Get Ready that Butte Dinner for r.. b. II.
INDIANAPOLIS, February 13.-Russell b.
Harrison returned from New York, this
s orning and had a long conference with
his father. He leaves, tonight for Helena,
Montana, on private business. There is a
dearth OF cabinet information. Ex-Gov-
ernor Pierce, OF Dakota, was among the
callers. He is thought to be candidate
for the old position.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-16
Opposed to the Army Bill.

PEsTH, February 13.-Students made an
other riotous demonstration against the
army bill this evening. Many arrests were
made,
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-16
FEARFUL EPIDEMIC IN MANITOBA
Indians Dying Rapidly and the Exterm-
ination of a Tribe Feared,

inatiOn OF Tribe Feared.
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, February 49,
News received last week OF the breaking out
OF an epidemic OF the most virulent char
acter among the Indians of Cold Lake, has
been confirmed, and the condition OF the
sufferers is worse than was first reported.
Indian Agent Mann, OF Onion Lake, and
Sergeant Hall, of the mounted police, went
up to investigate. They found that thirty
deaths had occurred, and on the day they
reached the afflicted settlement, six more
were added to the list.
The Indians on the Battle River reserva
tion are suffering greatly from an affection
of the throat and neck which prevents
them from swallowing food. The complete
of the tribe is feared.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-16

The suspension of Joseph T. Rook has
been announced in the New York Stock
Exchange,
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-16

CHICAGO, February 14.-Russell B. Har-
rison, son OF the President. elect, is in the
city, OF his way hone at Helena, Montana.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-16
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS,

Brown introduced C. B. No. "a, an act
requiring county attorneys to purchase
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-16

SCENE OF TUMULT AND CONFUSION
ensued. The main aisle was thronged with
members from both sides who kept up an
incessant demand for the regular order,
while Crisp attempted to have his time ex'
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-16

ENA, February 13.-The House met
y clock promptly, all members present.
M committee on territorial affairs
ed d. b. No. ., with recommended
pat it do pass. Went over under
orders.
COMMITTEE of the whole reported on
No. Is, recommended that the bill
ass with amendments presented. Re.
. received and amendments adopted.
feferred to engrossing clerk.
4olution No. 8, OF Haskell, providing
SGeorge o. Foss be allowed to pre-.
Nat his own expense, map OF all
hl locations, lines and Typographical
tes OF Montana. The map to b.
Pa or Autographed; authorizing clerk
rchase 500 maps at $3.50 each. Such
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-29
A NOVEL ELOPEMENT.

After Waiting Thirteen Years for Q Politl
 cal Lovsr She Married . Drummer.
 BRIDGEPORT, Conn, July 29.-More than a ripple of surprise Is created bore by the intelligence that Miss Nellie Nevins has oloped with a widower who turns out to be Will Richardson, drummer from Provi- dence.
 Miss Nevins Is well and favorably known by a wide circle in this city. For thirteen years she had beea the flance of Mathew Ward, leading politician. Everybody supposed that Miss Nevins would marry MT. Ward, as the two had been inseperable and were apparently devoted to each other
 Two weeks ago Mr. Richardson was intro duced to Miss Nevins and 1t was love at first sight on the part of each.
 Last Sunday evening MT. Ward was call Ing upon Miss Nevins whom Mr. Richardson called.
 The original lover did not suspect for 6 moment that he was soon to be cut out.
 On Wednesday Miss Nevins disappeared, the fact causing great solicitude to her mother and alarm to MT. Ward.
 Yesterday Mra- Nevins received o tele- gram from her daughter stating that sho had waited thirteen years for her political lover to wed her aud believing the number thirteen to be unluchy. she had married Mr. Richardson. and that after @ short we'd ding tour they would visit this city.
 Mrs Nevins Is greatly shocked and MT. Ward Is much chagrined.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-29
GRAPE CROP A FAILURE.
Now York Vineyards Heavily Damage
 by BIildew nnd Humidity.

Now York Vineyards Heavily Damaged
 by BIilhe V and Humidity.
 KINGSTON, N. Y., July 29.-The outlook for good crop of Concord grapes is rather unfavorablc just now. Reports from points along the river show that tho crops have been seriously affected by mildew caused by the continued wet weather. and when rain has not fallon, there is intense humidity of the atmosphere. ,f..
 Tho losses In detail show that mildew has done moro damage at points inland than 1t has along shore. At New Poltz, Clinton dale, Modena, Gardner, Rosetown and else where along the Waikiki and Rondout Valleys the growers estimate tho loss at from 35 to 50 per cent On the west side of the river the loss is about 90 DOT cent. The loss by mildew will be partly offset by the hundreds of new acres of fruit which will come into bearing this fall for the first time "
 The entire crop Is damaged one-quarter, and great Inconvenience will be caused by tue failure. Wine-makers who have made arrangements for large supplies, in nnttci patton of the large crop, will be compelled to abandon their plans Other fruits, with the exception of apples, promise to be uf to their average in yield end quality.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-29
A YOUNG MURDERER.
Basven-year-oid VI esiey Rikins Cenfes9es That He Killed His Father and MothSk.

Basven-year-oid VI esiey Rikins Cenfes9es That He Killed His Father and MothSb.
 MASON CITY, Iowa, July S.-Weslcy Elkins, II years old, who was under aP1'oa6 eu suspicion of having murdered his fathes and stop ID other, in Elk township. Clayton County, last Wednesday, has confess ed his guilt to JudGe Hatch.
 He had some difficulty with h!s father tho night of the murder and slept In the barn,
 Between 3 and o'clock 1 wont into the house, n he said, "and took down a rife which was hanging in tho kitchen, loaded 1t and wont to the room where my father, mother and sister were sleeping. placed the muzzlc near my father's head and fired This frightened my mother, and l wont into the kitchen, seized club, wont back into the bedroom and killed her. stayed around the house about thirty minutes. and then decided to arouse the neighbors, 1 took the baby from the bed, removed its blood stained clothing and went to e neighbours and aroused them"
 The murderer bears an intelligent look, and many now, notwithstanding the con- fession, believe that the story Is told to shield some ono else ---
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-29
CURIOUS PHENOMENON,

Six Acres of a Farm Neas Petersburg. vs.
 Sinking from Forty to Sixty Feet.
 PETERSBURG, Va. July 29.-Six miles from Petersburg, in Prince George County, is MT George W. Gatlings's farm, where a remarkable phen omenon, which Is exciting widespread interest, IS to be seen. This phenomenon Is the sinking of portion of the farm. The sunken area lies within . crescent shaped margin, and It's width at the upper end is from 600 to 600 feet. The sunken territory contains six or more acres. Tho dcclivity begins at a point about 200 feet ip straight line from Mir. Gatling's dwelling. The land has sunk from forty to sixty feet, and yesterday II sunk four moro feet The tops of trees which stood on the level with others ara now standing intact and come few feet only above the level of tho bluff where the sinking has occurred. The sunken area is scanned with Assures of varying lengths and depths The most notew ofthy feature Qf the phenomenon IS the formation of bal in the river. This bar Is seventy feet long, and in It. too, are many Assures. The pho nomenon was preceded some weeks agt by something like an explosion, the noise of which was hoard for miloa
 The interest iu the phcKbmshon Is So grca' that crowds of people go to view tt ever, day, privilege Cor which they pay fee o1 twehty-five cents. Mr. Calling has leased the privilege of landing excursionists OF his farm to party In Richmond for el.00O
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-29
ALARM FOR THE rHer,s.
Twenty Days Overdue and Carrying q
 Honvy Insurance.

Twenty Days Overdue and Carrying Q
 Heavy Insurance
 PHILADELPHIA, July 29.-Several of the large Marine Insurance Companies in this city are greatly concerned over a $50, GOO risk recently taken on 0 cargo of sugar on board the steamship Thetis, at the Philip pine Islands bound to Sandy Hook for ordera- A large part of tho cargo had been sold to be delivered to q Philadelphia refinery.
 Tho Thetis was new clyde built vessel, and is known as an ocean tramp" She sailed from Iloilo, ono of the ports in the Philippine Islands, with her cargo on April 26. Tho insurance of the cargo was effected in this city after the ships departure from 1loilo. She passed Gibraltar on June 24 since when nothing has been hoard from her. Tho passage should not have taken more than fourteen days, and 1t Is now thirty three days sinoe she passed out of sight of tho signal station at Gibraltar. Should the ship have been lost, the dis aster will be ono of the most important recorded among frieght vessels In recent years. The value of tho ship and cargo Is noarly $500, ,o00 The vessel is a new ono. and Is rated as 100 Al at Lloyds, and cost $12O,O
 Tho Thetis was commanded by Captain Cameron and her crew consisted of forty men. It Is feared that Captain Cameron ran @ course too far north, and has struck an iceberg and has been lost with all of hts crew
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-29
MASONIC CONTROVERSY:
An EGiot that Fronounces tho Cernea'
 Organization ClNndes.ine.

An EGict that PronOunces tho Cernenu
 Organization Clnndes.ine.
 WAsHINoToN, July 29.-The controversy which has been general among the Masonic fraternity throughout tho country respect ing the Cerneau Scottish Rite has culmin- ated here in the issue of an edict by Harri- son Dingman, Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons of the District of Colum- bia, pronouncing the Corneau organization clandestine and warning all bers of that Rite that they are liable to discipline from the Grand Lodge unless they at once withdraw from the Ccrn eau body.
 The main reason for the edict MT Ding man explains, aside from other questions arising in tho Scottish Rite controversy, is that the Cerneau organization has estab- lished relations of amity and Masonic cor respondence with the Grand Orient of France, the governing body of Masons in that country, which is under the ban of at least every English speaking Grand Lodge in the world, because the Grand Orient has stricken the name of God from It's Rituals.
 Tho Grand Lodges of this country have an additional grievance against the Grand Orient of France because tho latter persists in recognizing tho negro Grand Lodges of the United States Grand Mastor Ding mans edict directs that all visitors to lodges In the District of Columbia shall be required to state before admission that they are not members of the Cerneau or. ganization. The meeting of Ccrneau or ganization in any Masonic Hall Is also pro. h}hited
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-29
\ Bare Knuckle Fight Stopped by . Row.

Bare Knuckle Fight stopped by Row.
 P1TTsBuRs, Pa, July aa - Yesterday morning William Corcoran and Joe Shan naban engaged In @ bare knuckle contest. Marquis of Queensbury rules, for a purse of CPS, in a barn near Mansfield stattop, op the Panhandle Railroad. The principals were in excellent condition and evenly matched at 13O pounds. Eleven terrific rounds wore fought, Shannahan having the bcst of 1t, and would in another round or two have been the victor had not the trainers of the principals become involved in a quarrel, which soon became general, and the widest confusion followed The antagonists were finally, separated. forced into their cabs and wore driven to this city. The fghb was witnessed and participated in by number of Pittsburgers, some of them prominent In business circles, who presented a decidedly diiapidated appear
 ance upon their arrival home:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-29

uo StEOoCo AOouo CEN. BOCLANoER. the newspaper offices are crowded with people anxious for tho news, but what has been so far received Is generally accepted as indicating disastrous defeat for Bou- langer The hopes of his adherents arc at zero.
 The publication yesterday by the Boulang. ist organ, Le Concorde, of some of tho dopo- sitions made before the High Court Of the Senate, which Is to try Boulanger, causes a great sensation in Paris. As the dispositions published are only such as were favorable to the accused, tho Government Is very much incensed, dnd last night, by tho orders of the Ministry, M. Mermiex, the editor of the paper, was taken into custody. Other arrests arc expected to follow.
 Elections took place all over France yes terday for members of tho Consoils Gener- aux and Conseils d'Arrondtssementa. The returns come in slowly, and the changes in color of French local and department poli, tics will not be known to-day. Indeed, the exact results will not be known till tho sec ond ballots, of which many will be neces- sary on Sunday next Great interest Is felt in the question of Gen. Boulanger's z success or failure in the eighty out of the 5000 electoral districts to tho constitu' encies of which he personally appeals. and in the other districts where the Boulang1st candidates are up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-29
Ki1rain yVIll Go to Mississippi.

BALTIMORE, Md, July se.-Several friends of Jake Kilrain, the prize fighter, mot Detective John T. Norris at an uptown hotel this afternoon and assured him that Kilrain would hlmself Ro to Mississippi and give himself up If he wore indicted by the grand jury of Marion county, Missis- sippi. This assurance satisfied Norris. and he left for the South to-day. 1t Is known now that Gov. Jackson would not issue a warrant for Kilrain's arrest without an in- dictment being returned by the grand jury of Marion county against Kilrain. When that is done the Governor will no longer hesitate
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-29
Cardinal Gibbons
 On The Labor Question,

This eminent divine, whose heart is always ready to feel for the wrongs Of the oppressed, finds the labor question one of such national importance as to refer to it at great length in the col umns of the cosmopolitan magazines of New York After going into details and showing how necessary it IS that perfect harmony should prevail be- tween capitol and labor if we wish to maintain our reputation as the great est people on earth, he speaks these burning words: ''Let us not be guilty of the mockery of leading pagan lives while making profession of Christian ity." Will we heed his advice? This reminds us most forcibly of number of people in dark room groping about trying to find the way out, when sud denly some one appears with light, and, after seeing the light, they still keep groping- in the dark. Now the Waterbury Furniture Company, 20 Grand street, has held up the light of prosperity to the people Of New Haven county for several years, showing them where they can buy the latest styles, the most reliable goods, and always get the lowest prices and yet there are some people groping in the dark It is amusing to see people losing their valuable time gong around from store to store, when they might just as we'll be looking for seats on the green to rest thelr weary bones as to look for a house that will save them more mon ey than the Waterbury Furniture Com pany, 20 Grand street. Our custom CTS are our best advertisers. Ask any of them. Their name is legion
 Twenty Grand street is the place,
 So don't forget the number;
 We'll meet you with cheerful face
 While on our styles yon'll wonder.
 You won't be "bored' to buy-now mind
 For liberty we treasure;
 Buy or not, as you're inclined
 We'll wait on you with pleasure.
 Shakespeare
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-29
A Rich Cplored Woman Poisoned.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, July 2a-Lucy Bed ford, aged S5, and Emily Parsons, her niece, both colored. were poisoned by arsenic in their coffee yesterday, Miss Parsons dying last night, and Miss Bedford being in a crit teal condition. Lucy Bedford Is probably the richest colored woman in the South, having been given an estate worth sl0O,0OO by the will of hsr former owner. Four negro servants of Miss Bedford are under arrest on suspicion Of the crime, the object of which Is unknown. It se said that on Miss Bedford's death, her property is to revert to relatives of her former master.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-29
Boulanger Fails to Respond.

PARIS, July 29.-Yesterday the time cx- pired within which Boulanger. Dillon and Rocheforte were summoned to answer be- fore the High Court of the Senate the charges preferred against them. The ac- cused, having failed to respond, the decree of the Court was read before tho residen co of each to-day, ordering them to appear within ten days, and in tho event of theil falling to do 80. sequestering their property and depriving them of their civil rights.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-29
Their Enaagement Broken.

NEWARK, N. J., July 29.-lt is announced that the matrimonial engagement between Miss Bessie Clark, the eldest daughter of William Clark, aud Mir. William Coates of Scotland, has been broken of. William Clark Is the treasurer and principal owner of the Clark Thread company. whose works are situated here, in Kearney, and in Scotland, and Mir Coates is a scion of the family which owns the great Coates Thread works in Scotland and tn Provt- dence, R. 1. The engagement was an nounced year ago, and last fall Mir. Coates visited Newark.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-29
Tho Railroad Strike In Texns.

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, July s9.-There was no change yesterday iu the strike of the motive power men on the San Antonio & Arkansas Pass Railway. Hundreds of the workmep stood around the company's depot all day, but there was not the slight est disturbance or disorder. No trains wont out or came in. The engineers ex- press 0 willingness to work, but cannot get either swltohmen, firemen or brakemen to join them. Treasurer Hanst said he would pay tho mon their wages this after noon, when traffic on tue road wlll be resumed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-29
SUNDAY IN CINCINNATI.
Over Ono Hundred Saloon-Keepsrs A,
 rested for Violating the Law.

Ovor Ono Hundred Salo0n-Aeepors Ar
 ressed for Violating the Law.
 CINCINNATI, July 29.-Nothing of sensa> tiopal nature developed yesterday In regard to tho action taken by the Executive Com mittee appointed at tho mass meeting of saloon keepers last Friday.
 ] It was decided to open wide their doors yesterday as on any other day and transact business as usual. A majority of the sa- loons were closed, however, but the police were kept busy making arrests. " { The proprietors of 130 saloons wore taken to the different police stations and held un- til they could secure bail for their releasa Quite c number returned to their places and opened up again, some of them three or four times, but they wcse promptly roar rested. In the evening every saloon ia tho city was closed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-29
HENRY GEORGE AT HOME
He Says His Land Taxation Views are
 We'll KcceiYcd by Easliahmen.


 Well Received by Baslishmen.
 NEW YORK. July 29.-Honry George, in an interview to-day, expressed himself as greatly pleased with the results of his tour abroad
 He says his views as to the taxation of land valuo arc much more widely accepted in England now than they were when he was in that country several years ago. Members of Parliament, loading business men, and ciergymen. were chalrmen of the meetiags he addressed, and great interest seemed to be taken among all classes in the single tax question.
 Dr. Thackeray, of tho University of Cam bridge, had como out in favor of the single tax, and has written Q book called 'The Land and the Community" for which MT. George has written 8 preface.
 On his arrival here yesterday Mir. George was met by about POO single tax friends and escorted to his home A banquet will be tendered him this evening at the Brighton Beach Hotel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-29
Billy nduldoon ip Boston.

BOSTON, July 2a--Billy Muldoon has Just made flying visit to Boston to see what could be done about arranging 0 reception to Sullivan, who, unless he again changes his mind, will be in Boston this week Billy has an eye on the Boston Theatre as the place for Boston's greeting to the cham pion, but there Is little prospect of obtaining tho necessary license for the show. If that scheme falls through, some big picnic ground In the suburbs will be secured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-29
A Boy Killed by Lightning.

CHICAGO July 2a.-Charles Shaffer, boy 6 years old. who lived with his parents in Yorktown street, was killed last night by lightning during tho storm. He was sitting by tho fireplace at his home when lightning struck the house and. going down the chimney, killed the lad instantly. Tho house was damaged to the extentaBf several hundred dollars. Other mem bers of the family were considerably shocked
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-29
Enelishmen Amor Cotton Plants.

COLUMBUS, Ga, July ga a-Englishmen and Eastern capitalists havo made propositions for the purchase of many Southern cotton plants with a view of combining interests ia one ceatral trust company, in the same manner that cottonseed oil mills have been combined There Is no knowing the anal result ..,r, g
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-29
walss fn a Hurry to Reign.

LONDON, July s9.-lt Is rumored that the Prince of Wales is anxious that the Queen should nbdicate, as he believes that he could secure favorable civil dist at the present time, while, If his ascent to tho throne should be deferred for any con siderable number of years, this would be- come exceedingly doubtful. Tho Queen herself, 1t Is said, while recognizing the force of these considerations. is unwilling to take such a step so long as her health romains good. 't