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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10
FELL FROM GRACE.
The First National Banks Bookkeepel
Disappears With Funds.

The First National Banks Bookkeeper
Disappears With Funds.
A warrant was sworn out in the police
court by a representative of the First Ma
tioHal bank, on Saturday evening, charging
their bookkeeper, Frank G.. Trushell, with
the abstraction of $500 from the funds of
the bank without it's consent. The act is
alleged to have been committed at about
noon, when. having occasion to 60 to the
teller's desk, bundle OF notes was abb
stracted by Trushell from the drawer. He
then went out at the rear door and did not
return. The theft was discovered almost
Immediately, but the bookkeeper had COM
plstely disappeared, even the course he
took being lost.
The police authorities worked at dis
advntaage in getting the news OF the oc-
currence so long after it took place, and
although telegrams were at once sent I'm
every direction no news of the fugitive can
he learned. Marshal Coulter himself left
town on two trains to endeavor to obtain
clew to the fugitive. but without success.
Two trains left town between the tune
when the act occurred aud the police were
notified, the 2:20 Montana Union and 3:5o
Montana Central.
The bank people claim that he is out OF
his mind, and it certainly looks like it II
fine amount charged in the warrant was all
the money he took. Part OF this sum,
1928, was due him for salary, SO that the
loss to the bank will be only $3.50, and
this. IL is stated, will be made good. He is
said to have come here from San Fran
cisco and was recommended to the DanK
by q merchant in town as pre'emlnenely
ba dnrine his short stay in the bank-only
a few weeks-being both rapid and accu'
rate.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10
An Important Legal Decision.

WASHINGTON, April s.-The Supreme
court rendered an interesting decision TO-.
day. The town OF Watertown, Wisconsin,
issued bonds and it's charter provides that
all suits against the city must be by service
on it's mayor. Certain "bond-holders
brought suit but were unable to secure
service of the mayor because he resigned as
soon as elected. Finally the city entered
a voluntary appearance and set up a stat
ute of limitations. The plaintiffs demurred,
claiming that they tried to begin suit in
season but were disbarred by conspiracy
to defrud. The Wisconsin court held that
the suits were not properly began within
the statutory time. and gave judgment in
favor of the city. The supreme court
afirms judgment on the ground that it is q
matter purely within state jurisdiction,
and the only remedy is by an appeal to the
state legislature.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10
WARRINGTON TOPICS.
A Citizens National Bank for Spokane
Other Items.

WASHINGTON, April 8. Acting comp.
troller OF the currency to-day authorized
the Citizens National Bank OF Spokane
Falls, w. T., to begin business with a capi.
stock OF $150,OOO.
WASHINGTON, April s.-By direction OF
dered that the new military post near Den
der shall br known as Fort Logan, in honor
OF the memory OF the late general.
Since the disaster OF Samoa, Secretary
Tracy has received proposition from sew
eral wrecking companies Offering to 60 to
Samoa and undertake the recovery OF the
guns and other property OF value lost in
the destruction OF the Trenton and Van
dalia. No action will be taken until Ad-
miral Kimberly's report has been re-
ceived.
W. II. Maginnis of Ohio, who has been
appointed Superintendent OF the Railway
Mail Service, has been assigned to duty in the
office OF the Second Assistant Postmaster
General.
There will be several changes in the inter.
nal revenue bureau on the 18th. The resig-
nation of deputy commissioner Henderson
will take effect on that date, and he will be
succeeded by George Wilson of Ohio, who
was formerly in the service as revenue
agent. At the same time Colonel Rogers,
who was removed by Cleveland from the
office OF deputy commissioner. will assume
the duties OF chief clerk of the bureau, made
vacant by the resignation of Mr.. Biddis.
Colonel Swords, formerly Sergeant-at-
Arms to the Republican national commit.
tee, has been appointed Inspector OF furni-
ture in the treasury department.
General Schoefield contemplates tour OF
inspection OF the military posts the latter
part of this month. Among those to be
visited will probably be the new post at
Denver and Fort Russell, Wyoming.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10
WHAT HELENA Is DOING.
REJOICING OYER THE NEWS OF THE
DEMOCRATIC VICTORY IN BUTTE,

Glad to Hear that the People Have De-
clared Against Ring Rule-Gathering
Of G. A. r. Men To-Day-A Miners In
jury by Fall-A Demi-Monde's At
tempt at Suicide -Disheartened will
Iiam HI. Burgess Pardoned.
HELENA, Mont. April S.-[Special to the
Miner. Much interest was manifested
here over the outcome OF the Butte slec-
toral contest, and as the "Independent's'
bulletin was displayed to the great crowd
that had assembled in front OF it's office to
hear the tidings, cheer after cheer for Butte
rent the air, particularly when the an.
nouncement that w. r. Kenyon was elected
had been displayed. A bulletin board in
the Cosmopolitan hotel also announced the
glad news to an anxious throng, and an
enthusiastic scene followed. Colonel Dol
man, OF Butte, said he was glad the people
had asserted themselves against ring rule.
AN ASSEMBLING OF G. A. R. MEN.
The town is full of G. A. R. comrades to-
night, who came from all points OF the CON-
pass, to attend the fifth annual encamp-
ment, which convenes here tomorrow, at
the court house. 1t will be followed by q
banquet in the evening.
A MINER INJURED BY FALL.
John Mattimore, employed at the Pacific
mine at placer Is miles from here, fell
down the shaft distance of IS feet, while
ascending on bucket filled vita earth, re-
sulting in the breaking OF his leg in two
places. He was brought here and conveyed
to q hospital. In some manner the hook
holding the bucket became disengaged, re.
sulting in his descent with the bucket.
SHE ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
French George, a member OF the demi-
monde, attempted suicide, tonight, via the
morphine route. A timely discovery was
made, and a vigorous application of the
pump brought her to consciousness.
About two months ago George loaned q
male friend 800, to engage in business.
Shortly afterwards she slipped on the ice,
breaking q leg, and needing money in her
predicament, her friend refused to pay her.
She has been unable to 60 around since the
accident, and for some time has subsisted
on the charity OF neighbors. She became
disheartened at her condition at last, and
sought to end her miserable existence by
self-destruction.
A PARDON FOR WILLIAM Il. BURGESS.
Governor Leslie, to-day, issued pardon
for William 81. Burgess. He was sentenced
last May to 13 years in. the penitentiary,
for numbering Dennis O'Brien at the Flor
ence mine, near Maiden. Fergus county, in
a dispute over mining claim, September
9, 1887.
After carefully reviewing the evidence in
the case, the Governor concluded that the
killing was done in self.defense. Letters
and petitions couched in strong language
were sent to the Governor asking for the
pardon OF Burgess. Among the petitioners
are the grand Jury who indicted him.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10
POINTERS FOR VOTERS.

The order has gone forth to cut and
slash everything for Warren. How do
the balance of the candidates like the or
der?
publicans will resort to all manner of
tricks to accomplish their ends to-day.
They are desperate.
II Frank e. Corbett, the Democratic
nominee for city attorney, is elected, he
will not want the aid of a clerk to transact
his business while on spree.
Sobriety is the first qualification in Office
for an honest man, especially for City At.
torney.
Birds OF feather will flock together.
Speer claims to have all the hummer ele.
ment for him. vote for Corbett means
decency, sobriety and efficient performance
of duty,
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THE DIES MONIES RIVER LANDS.
Warning Letters Sent-The Government
Likely to Take Action.

Warning Letters sent-The Government
Likely to Take Action.
FoRr DODGE, Iowa, April 7.-Every day
adds to the seriousness OF the strained sit
uation Of the Des Moines river land set
tiers. Numerous parties connected with
the prosecution OF the settlers have re-
eeved threatening notices aud letters warn.
ing them to desist. Chauncey Pigman, pros.
seuting witness in the conspiracy cases
against the settlers, and whose farm had
been seized by them, has received the fol
lowing letter. .a
Chauncey Pigman-Dear Sir:-For the
course you have been pursuing, and med
ding, il you continue you had better make
your peace with God, as you will never
raise crop where you are. This Is SUI
hclent notice to you. Beware, or hell will
beyour fate.
tSigned1 SETTLERS.
Pigman was formerly member Of the
settlers Union, and they are evidently
afraid he will make public some OF their
secrets. The settlers announce their readi-
ness to die in defense OF their homes, but
Oay they will sell their lives as dearly as
possible. In view OF the impending trouble,
eVictions have been abandoned for the
present.
WASHINGTON, April THE secretary OF
tne interior has requested the attorney
general to cause suit to be instituted to re-
cover the title to lands known as the Des
Moines river lands in Iowa, provided the
attorney general is of the opinion that such
sait could be maintained and be to the in
erests Of the government.
DEs MONIES, April THE United States
Msrshal's posse, that went from here to
srct the settlers in Hamilton county, has
teturned. The men say that no more at
Ssmpts will be made at evicting for few
aays, as the settlers are prepared to use
meet H.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10
Returned to Their Own Country.

PANAMA, April S.-Since the suspension
OF work on the canal, over 5000 laborers
have been repatriated from the islands.
Consular investigations show that there
are still over 5000 persons on the line of
works who are in destitute condition.
Some deaths from starvation are already
reported, and it is feared that many more
will occur il prompt measures are not
taken. The negroes, women and children,
are the worst sufferers. Despite the great
distress, good order prevails.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10
THINKS HE CAN REACH THE POLE
Half-Breed Ledine's Plan for Getting to
the Extreme Northern Limit.

Half-Breed Ledine's Plan for Getting to
the Extreme Northern Limit.
CHICAGO, April 7.-Alphonze Ledine, the
half.breed who accompanied Lord Ions
dale part OF the way to the Arctic regions,
arrived in Chicago yesterday from Mani
tobas-- s.s--s--------~e.z.ess.
Ledine says that with funds and mate
rial he can reach the north pole. His idea
ia to 60 overland by sled. He thinks with
800 men line OF communication for sup
plies with the north and news south could
be retained without great difficulty. Head.
quarters would be on the peninsula of
Coothia, twelve days by courier from the
nearest telegraph to Winnipeg.
Ledine will attempt to interest a num-
ber OF newspapers and get them to back
him. 1t is possible enough that govern.
ment aid will be asked.
Ledine goes from here to New York with
in day or two.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10
HOW MORAN WENT DOWN
a FEARFUL FIGHT IN THE WEST
TIRGINIA MOUNTAINS.

Section of Country-Three Detective
Hunt Him Down-Found I'm House.
Many Shots Exchanged and all En-
gagged Wounded--The Terror Givsr
His Quietus With Twelve Bullets.
PIrTsBURa, April 7.-Advices have been
received from Bramwell. w. Va, OF the
killing Of Bill Moran the outlaw who has
been terrorizing Bramwsll county, West
Virginia, for year pslst.
Two weeks ago he raided the railroad
station at Falls Mills. Detective Baldwin
swore out warrant for Moran, and &C.
companied by detectives Wallace and Rob.
inson located the man in house in Tage-
well county, West Virginia. Early in the
morning they went to q house, and Bald
win at once sprang into the
room, and seizing o man he supposed
to be Moran in bed, he called upon
him to surrender. Just then Moran
APPEARED AT TIE DOOR
OF another room and fired two shots at
Baldwin, one passing through his coat and
the other striking his arm near the wrist.
By this time the firing became general.
Wallace went down with one shot in the
mouth and two in the right arm. Baldwin
caught another shot in the wounded arm,
and Robinson fired two shots at the outlaw,
when his pistol was knocked from his hand
by bullet which
CUT OFF ONE OF HIS FINGERS.
A woman in the house also fred five shots
at Moran, and then tainted.
Moran shot all the cartridges from his
two revolvers and then fell. He died in two
and when examined twelve wounds
were found on him, six being in bis body.
The three detectives received eight balls.
Wallace is lying at the point of death, and
Baldwin is in q serious condition. Moran
never spoke after the firing began. There
Is, generally, satisfaction at his death.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10

Terrible Experience of Passengers on a
Union Pacific Train.

Terrible Experience of Passengers on a
Union Pacific Train.
CHAMBERLAIN, Dak., April S.-During the
gales and fires, last week, a train from the
East had terrible experience two miles
east of Mt. Vernon. A destructive fire was
raging at that point. and dust and smoke
made the surroundings as dark as night.
The engineer plunged the train into dark
ness and the first thing he knew he found
the ties on fire for nearly mile ahead. He
checked the train, fearing to advance lest
he should find no track ahead, and there,
in the suffocating smoke and heat, with
the blazing ties underneath the train and
flames on each side OF the track, the crew
sought to extinguish the flames and save
the train.
The passengers became excited and
pleaded to be released from death-b by fire
or suffocation that seemed 80 near at
hand. For g. time escape seemed impossi-
BILE, and several OF the passengers gave up.
Several ladies prayed aloud and on all
faces were pictures OF fright natural to
mankind when death appears to be only a
few moments hence.
The train crew and passengers worked
heroically. The men bent forward gasping
for breath, and felt their way to the tender
and found water, to dash on the burning
ties, while others moved few feet ahead to
see whether it was safe to move the train.
Behind the road was on fire as far as the
eye could see, while ahead all was darkness
and mystery. But it was death to linger
in that cauldron OF fire, and when the sur
roundings either meant moving or death,
the effort was worth the attempt, and a
start was made. The suspense and horror
for the few moments required to pass over
the burning track, cannot be expressed, but
the train finally pulled out of the flames
to the fresh air and safety.
WIND AND FLAMES AROUND ELKToN.
ELKroN, Dak., April THE most terrific
wind storm ever known to this country be-
gan Monday continuing to Friday. Tues
day afternoon a pefect hurricane began,
causing the sand to blow from the plowed
fields, drifting in places one and one-half
feet deep, about twenty miles northeast OF
here.
On Tuesday the barn on the farm OF
Henry Kurth, ST., with it's contents, three
horses. harness, wagon, ETC., was consumed
by fire caused by burning straw blowing
across blowing at least quarter OF mile,
setting fire to a mown timothy meadow,
across which the fire few at the speed of a
running horse. In attempting to save the
horses, Mr.. Kurth was fatally burned, dy.
ing after thirty-thres hours OF horrible suf-
fering.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10
A Damage Suit.

Suit was commenced by Mike Carroll
against the Montana Union Railway yes
terday in the District Court, he claiming
$40, 400 damages for injuries sustained as
fireman on an engine in the accident that
occurred January 20 in Silver Bow Canyon,
when he and the engineer jumped from
their places, the train having run away
from them OWNS to the inefficiency OF the
brakes and collision with another train
being i'm minent. He has been in the hos
pital ever since.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10

PIrrsBURe, April IA Huntington. West
Virginia, special says; A miners riot oc-
Cured at Harters creek, lincoln county,
yesterday afternoon, in which eight per-
sons were wounded with clubs and stones.
Fortunately none OF the participants were
armed or some lives would certainly have
been sacrificed.
ROCHESTER,, April THE street car
strike resulted in riot, yesterday. While
factory employees were enjoying their noon
hour they met and attacked some cars, and
smashed the windows. One or two shots
were fired. The police finally dispersed the
mob and arrested twenty five participants.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10

NEWPORT, April 7.-Mrs. Wilson, widely
A1oWn by her maiden name OF Ida Lewis,
= S0oed another, Friday, to the long list Of
%'ss saved by her. Her uncle, Henry
"His, 7Oyears of age. while returning from
I'ning in small skiff, fell loverboard in the
SsSfoor ~SF near Lime Rock light house, of
% which she is keeper. She saw the accident,
sJs ssS OUT in boat and rescued him in an
Exhausted condition. :. - :
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10
Tn Honor of the Late Justice Matthews.

In Honor of the Late Justice Matthews.
WASHINGTON, April IA meeting OF the
members of the Supreme Court, to take &C.
tion on the death of Justice Matthews, was
held yesterday. The attendance was small
on account OF the storm. Senator Evarts
presided. Senator Edmunds presented a
series OF resolutions sulogizing the dead
Judge, providing that copies be sent to the
Supreme Court and to the widow. They
were adopted after eulogies had been pro-
nounced by Senator Edmunds, J udge Hoad.
lev, General F. d. Mussey. w. s. Flippen of
Tennessee, Congressman Breckenridge, Elk.
Senator Mcdonald and others. Senator
Evarts presided.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10
CONFESSION OF Il VILLAIN.
The Murders Perpetrated by the Hatflelds
in the Kentucky Feud.

WHEELING, W. Va, April S.-Ellison Hat
field, one of the participants in the Hat
ield-McCoy feud, now in jail in Kentucky,
has confessed to the facts in the murder of
thres OF the Maze brothers, Talbot, Farley
and Randolph.
The Hatfslds captured them, tied them
to tree, and gave them time to say their
prayers. John Hatfield then shot Farley
dead, Anse Hatfield killed Talbot, and
Alex Musser killed Randolph. All the
others also emptied their weapons into the
bodies.ef the victims. Then Walt Hatfield
made all of the band swear to take the life
of the first man who divulged the names Of
those who were along.
Hatfield further said he and Tom Wal
lace killed JEFF Mccoy and gave the partieu.
lars OF the brutal murder OF Aliiera and
Aleven Mccoy in 1888. The Hatfelds
gang surrounded the house and fred it, and
shot the girl while trying to extinguish the
flames. Both Ellison and John Hatfield
claimed to have shot Allen.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10
IN UNJUST LAND DECISION.
Michigan Lands to be Taken from Actual
Settlers and Given to Scrip Claimants.

MARQUETTE, Mich, April S.-The register
and receiver of the land Office for this dis
trict has decided in favor of the scrip loca-
tions on lands within the indemnity limits
of the old Marquette, Houghton & Ontana.
gon railroad grant, which was recently de-
clared forfeited as against the homestead
and pre-emption settlers who claimed lands
in dispute by virtue of actual entry thereon
as soon as they were thrown open to entry,
as against the scrip settlers who had pre-
viously applied for lands. The local off,
cials held that the applications OF scrippers
constituted an appropriation OF the lands
in dispute, which took effect as soon as they
become subject to entry.
The finding will be appealed from, and
the contest transferred to Washington.
The decision affects lands on which there
is pine estimated to be worth not less thar
$5,OO0,0O0. The hearing in the cases has
occupied the attention OF the register and
receiver from the 18th of March until the
9Th OF this month, and there has not been
less than a dozen lawyers engaged in con-
ducting it.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10

How the British Whaled the Borneo Chiefs
SAN FRANCISCO, April THE China mail
OF March 6, which arrived from Hong Kong,
yesterday, by the steamer City OF Sydney,
has the following concerninga fight between
the British North Barneo company and a
band of rebel chiefs: ''On the 18th ultimo
the forces of the British North Barneo
company captured Galeela fort after three
and half hours hard fighting, taking nine
guns. The rebel loss was twenty killed,
while the British forces lost one killed and
five wounded"
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An oosogenaria,,s Horrible Death.

srEuBENvILLE, o., April q Bridget
Kelley, widow, aged 80 years, was left
alone in house. yesterday afternoon, by
her grand daughter for time. In some
way the old lady's clothes caught fire, and
a boy passing by noticed smoke and sum-
moned aid. The old ladys body vas
burned almost to q crisp.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10

SAN JOSE, CAL. April Tin q running
race here yesterday, under the auspices OF
the Blooded Horse Association, Al. Far
row made mile in lao, equalling the
record made by Stuyvesant at sheePhead'
September z, being but a quarter OF a Sec
ond slower than the record made by Ten
Broeck in the race against time at Louis
willie. Nav "a.
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One out of Five Saved.

PHILADELPHIA, April THE barge Sum
rise, bound from Norfolk to New York,
foundered during the heavy gale last night.
The captain, hls wife anil two ochildren. also
one seaman, were lost. James Coyie, the
remaining seasman, was saved.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10
SOME ENGLISH VESSELS.
The Unseaworthy Condition of Certain
Glass of War-Shipe.

WASHINGTON, April SCOPES of the off,
cial report to the British admiralty Of the
committee on recent English naval man@u-
vres, have been received at the navy de-
partment. They have every practical
bearing on some OF the vessels in the new
United States navy-the Yorktown, Con-
cord and Bennington being identical with
the Archer class OF the English navy. Six
OF those vessels took part in the maneu-
vres. Concerning them the committee of
the admirals say: ut is reported, unani.
mously, that the armament is too heavy,
consequently the vessels are cranky; that
the weights on the forecastle are too great
and the forecastle itself not strong enough
for the weights it has to bear. OF the
Racoon, the only vessel of it's class which
appears to have experienced anything like
a heavy sea, it is reported that while going
ten or eleven knots against q moderate
swell. q sea was taken on board which
CARRIED AWAY EVERYTHING MOVABLE
on the forcastle, broke in the fore hatch
which was battered down, tore away the
iron structures supporting the forcastle,
and bent the beams down three inches" The
commltIee 10 OF the opinion that much Of
this weight ''in the eyes" of the ship
should be reduced, and suggests that "bow-
ers" should be slowed further aft, the spare
anchor removed to position near the
main mast, and that the two 6-inch guns of
the forecastle be replaced by 5-inch guns.
1t submits also that to substitute 5-inch
for 6.inch guns throughout is in view of
'crank" nature OF these vessels worthy of
the most serious considerations.
Admiral Sir Arthur Hoodin's observa.
tion on the report of the committee, says
OF the Archer class: "It ia too heavily
weighted forward, and should have pre-
fsrred the substitution of five-inch guns for
six-inch, one pilot house instead of two,
and anchors, especially the sheet anchor,
slowed further aft"
These criticisms bear out the arguments
advanced by some of our naval officers at
the time OF the construction OF our gun
boats.