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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
ARs0N AND ATTEMPTED MURDER.
Colored People Fire Dwelling and At
tempt to XIII the Inmates.

Colored People Fire Dwelling and At
tempt to XIII the Inmates.
GREENvILLE, Miss. Dec. 2.-Two weeks
ago last Saturday Cal Paxton's residence
near Arcola was destroyed by fre, and it ID
now known the fire was the work OF incen.
diaries. Seven of the colored servants, five
males and two women, were arrested q few
days ago and kept under guard. Two ol
the prisoners confessed guilt. One, q
woman employed as cook, had drugged
the coffee, and but for the fact that two
members OF the family were absent from
supper, it is supposed all might have per
ished. As it was, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank AL.
drich were able to arouse Cal and Mrs.
Paxton only with difficulty when the
flames were discovered.
The prisoners also confessed that one OF
them stood at each door with an AK orgun
to kill any member that tried to escape
but the slowness OF the fire alarmed them;
and they fed.
News is received to the effect that the
seven prisoners who were under arrest dis
appeared, Monday night, somewhat mys-
teriously.n There does otappear to have
been any motive for the incendiary crime
beyond that OF robbery and pillage.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
THE ADMISSION OF ARIZONA AND IDAHO AS
STATES.
NO NEGROES NEED APPLY.
How the Colored People Interpret Pass
age in Harrison's Letter.

How the Colored People Interpret Pass
age in Harrison's Letter.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 3.-At the ceie-
bration of the 26th anniversary Of the
Emancipation proclamation last night by
the Frederick Douglass Library associa-
tion, letters were read from Harrison and
Morton, both conveying congratulations
encouraging the negro element to constant
upward effort.
There is in the indianapolis letter. how
ever. a passage which seems to throw cold
water on the hopes OF those counting on
the selection OF colored man for cabinet
position. Harrison says: "You show
great patience under severe trials, and
there may be yet further calls for the ex-
ercise of this homely virtue. 1t is quite
possible the high expectations OF ourfriends
may not at once be realized, but we can at
least keep things moving in the right di.
rection.o
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
HEYFRON GETS THERE.
JUDGE DE WOLF ON THE MIS-
sOULA sHRLEYALTY CONTEST.

Mary Votes Proved to be nlegaI-One Pre-
ciact Thrown Out-aThe Bonner Re-
turns Stin Coming In"-But Judge De
Wolf Able to Analyxe them Properly.
MIssoULA, Mont, January 3.-[Special
to the Miner. T. The Heyfron- Mahoney con-
test, which was being tried here in the Dis
trict Court for the past week, was closed
this evening. Judge DeWolf rendered
lengthy oral opinion in the case, in which
he admitted six votes at the Noxon pre-
cinct for d. 81. Heyfron, and threw out the
Evaro precinct altogether on account OF
the polls being changed ffom the designated
place, q distance of more than three miles,
and also threw out sixty-six votes,
PROVED TO BE ILLEGAL,
at the Bonner precinct.
s Thise.acts Daniel +. Heyfeon by twelve
majority over his opponent, who was de-
clared elected by majority OF forty.
The expression, 1.-THE Bonner returns are
still coming in" may be heard on every
corner.
Mr.. Heyfron is staunch'' Democrat, and
his friends admire him for his tenacity.
The cause was bitterly fought by both par
ties. Messrs. Woody and Webster and 8.
G. Murray appearing for Mr.. Mahoney,
and j. G. Robertson of Deer Lodge, r. B.
Smith of Dillon, and John M. Evans of
Missoula for Mr.. Heyfron.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
ORE TRAINS COLLIDE.
Wreck on the Montana Union just Be-
yond silver Bow Canyon

Wreck on the Montana Union just Be-
yond Silver Bow Canyons
Early yesterday morning wreck oc-
Cured on the Montana Union at Hackney.
the name now given to what was formerly
Williams wood camp, just beyond Silver
Bow Canyon. Train No. IL bring empties
from Anaconda collided with an extra ore
and wood train bound for Anaconda with
result that the track was impeded all day.
Twenty-Five cars were badly smashed and
two engines considerably damaged. Ittook
hard work Of the wrecking crew to remove
it and have the track open for the evening
train from Garrison that was two hours late.
Only two men were injured and they not
seriously according to the surgeon OF the
company. Mr. Stoddard. the engineer.
sustained slight injuries to his spine, and
e. Fairfax, q brakeman, received injuries
ON his left elbow. Superintendent Dickin.
son went down TO the scene OF the collision
and remained there all day. The wreck
was an entire obstruction to the train
service, but passengers, mai, and express
were transferred at the scene OF the wreck.
OF course, it formed a complete obstruction
to the passage OF ore or freight trains.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
PUBLrC DEBT STATEMENT.
The Total Debt Of the United States, and
the Cash ON Hand.

The Total Debt Of the United States. and
the Cash ON Hand.
WAsHInaroN. January 2.--The debt
statement issued to-day shows ilherest
bearing debt, principal, $941, tl4l, ,652
interest. $11 .O6o, ,s4s; total, 1852 .09l, !,
995.
The debt on which interest has ceased
since maturity: Principal and interest
81, $50 1897; debt bearing no interest,
$73I ,615, ,7e6; total debt, principal, = 3.
STA, ,152. .144; interest, 81, ,211.127; total,
81, ,6S5, 1865, ,278.
Total debt, less available cash items,
81, ,1s4, ,69s, ,522.
Net cash in treasury. $50. .686, ,264; debt,
less cash in treasury, January, 1883,
$184 ,O62, 1858; debt, less cash in treasury,
December /, 1888, $1.14S. S.479, ,S53.
Decrease OF debt during the month, $14,-
427, ,595; decrease OF debt since June 30,
1888, $31. .522 1898.
Total cash in the treasury, as shown by
the treasurer's general account, $616,-
591,0 ,077.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
Geo. Philpott watched.

There were many pleasant gatherings on
New Years eve. but none merrier than the
one at the residence OF Mr.. George Philpott
at Walkerville, it being the anniversary oi
that gentleman's birthday.
His estimable wife had prepared sur.
prise for him in the shape OF handsome
gold watch, and Mr.. and Mrs. W. e. Hall
added chain and charm, and several
friends were invited to enjoy the surprise.
Mr.. Hall made the presentation speech
in very happy manner. The recip.
lent was almost too much overcome
to respond, but actions speak louder
than words and all agreed that the gifts
were highly appreciated.
Conversations, good music and tempting
refreshments followed and many happy
wishes were exchanged as the old year went
out and the new came in. Those pres
ent were: Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Philpott, Mr.
and Mrs. w. e. Hall, Mr.. and Mrs. Body,
Mr.. and Mrs. Seaman, Mr.. and Mrs. Dal
ling. Mr.. Coombs and Mrs. Joseph An
near.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
THE MURPHY-F4GAN FIGHT
A Close Contest, but after Ten Rounds
is Awarded to Murphy.

A Close Contest, but after Ten Rounds
is Awarded to Murphy.
WASHINGTON, January 3.-All possibility
OF fight between Dempsey and Mitchell
was set at rest to-day by the receipt OF
letter by Dempsey from New York, stating
that Mitchell intended to leave the country
in a short time.
The fight between Frank Murphy OF En-
gland, who claims the featherweight cham
pionship of the world, and Jimmy Pagan
of this city, came off at a Stock Range to-
night. As the men squared it was
apparent that Murphy was the
heavier, and that he was in
aft" condition, while Pagan looked
drawn. For the first five rounds Pagan
had the best of the fight, but the pace be-
gan to tell on him, after which Murphy had
the best Of the contest. In the tenth
round Pagan began to do some telling
work, when time was called and the referee
awarded the fight to Murphy.
Spectators were divided in opinion as to
who won the fight. Neither one was severly
punished.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
CAUGHT IN THE MACHINERY.
Terrible Experience of Dan Murphy a,
the Blue Bird Mill ON New Years Day.

Terrible Experience of Dan Murphy at
the Blue Bird Mill ON New Years Day.
Dan Murphy, an employe at the Blue
Bird sustained severe injuries on New
Years day. He wass an old. experience
mill hand, but as in many other such cases,
familiarity with the danger to which he
was exposed rendered him less cautious
than would be one to whom it was q
novelty. In company with another man
he was putting ON a belt in the mill when
q set screw caught him in the chest and in
instant re was whirled round the shafting.
His companion stopped the ma
chinery without a moments delay
but when released it was found he had
sustained scalp wound. fracture OF the
arm and forearm and had suffered general
copcussion. He was taken to the Sisters
Hospital where all that medical science
can supply to relieve his sufferings is being
afforded him by DIR. Murray. The latter
stated yesterday that the man has almost
equal chances OF surviving or succumbing
to his injuries, the worst feature being the
shock to his system from his terrible ex-
perience of being whirled round a shaft
revolving with almost inconceivable rapid
sfu
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
1 DEsERrER,s SAD CONDITION.
He Leaves Fort Assinaboine and almost
Perishes In Binding Snow Storm.

He Leaves Fort Assinaboine and almost
Perishes In Binding Snow Storm.
FoRr AssMABoME, Mont, January a.
Especial to the Miner by the Rocky Noun
tain Telegraph Line IA dispatch was re-
ceived at the headquarters OF tine twenti-
eth infantry, the 30th ult., stating that q
deserter from this post had wondered into
an Indian camp fifteen miles north Of
Belknap, in frozen and dying condition.
An ambulance was immediately dis
patched from here. and upon arriving at
the camp the unfortunate man was found
to be private George Schilling, of company
z, who deserted from this post Saturday,
the 21st OF December. According to his
statement he expected to reach q settle-
ment in Canada on the day following his
departure. but. on account of a binding
storm that prevailed that night, he lost his
way and wandered aimlessly about without
food or shelter for five days.
Slight hopes are entertained OF saving
his life by the amputation OF both lower
limbs above the knee.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
ON HAYTI's BLOODY SOIL
wrRro4r REsIDENzs FLz;EIN6
from LEGI1IMEsS WRATH.


n[en and Women said to Have beez
Arrested The American Corlsulatx
..,,.a ...,, r..,r..s. 81 HippoIv vtx,,,
-. g. ,,-,,,..<,
army A.'sa 8. n, = ',- 81
The Insurgents llaave = i1s41
New YoRK, Jan. GA special to the Mai
and Express from Poat an KrlIce. Dese'A
Der 31sts says; A'tAcies " me 4aas s''zs = :.
newspapers contain Jurious tnreaes nsa'ns
Thompson, minister oi ene uni1ea 3 y - = =
to Hayti. Many Arnerlcans nave psep =. !.
rested, both men and women. Ihe AnserI
can consulate is filed with refugees. + Elp
1890 r,,,v g 4, rch;uo On tllis i sty
p-.'s lT,s. 8 = = -. 80 s'''.se
Z lrort au frlncel. i, :,
intervieWed Lel'itima to-day. i1e ssie
he Meuld sheM no tiemency lto ~ slsses g
who interfere in Haytian politics. Legitims
,statad te,s,,s. .tl,at he would shoot one hun.
s.a !, - r...;t.,,,,,,,. b.r.. S ~,
oreo necsesary l14s' 's.'is'''v Z.
tense. Americans at Fort az rrinee are ~
danger OF their lives" /"
NEW. YoRK. Jan. 2.--In regard to the pub.
,shsd rs,ort. 81 i, fealiny against Ameri.
. rs1.. -. .., = tha uavt;an
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
WAY DOWN IN PANAMA.
Affairs Along the Cana-No Excitement
The Floods in the Chagres.

Affairs Along the Canal-NO Excitement
The Floods in the Chagres.
PANAMA, Dec. 24.-[By mail. ]-Some
anxiety has been occasioned here by the
crisis through which the Panama Canal
Co., has been passing recently. Work still
continues steadily on the canal. The
various contractors have promptly paid
off up to date, and everybody seems cheer
ful and unaffected.
Apart from the inevitable indulgence in
talk more or less wild by uninformed and
irresponsible persons, the only sign OF any
crisis is to be found in the money market.
where the premium on gold and foreign
notes has advanced from a. to 60 per
cent. There does not appear to be any
disposition on the part OF the population
to excitement.
The foods on the Charges have entirely
subsided. Little damage was done beyond
the destruction Of few locomotives IN
the canal and one or two launches in the
river.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
LAHDN CALIFORNIA.
The Case of the United states vs. the State
OF California-An Decision.

The Case of the United States vs.. the State
of California-Anot Decision.
WAsmsaros, january BIN the case Of
the United States vs. State OF California,
involved the question Of the right OF the
state to idemnity for school lands to COM
pei safe edefciencies in fractional townships,
made so by reason Of the swamp land
found therein, the secretary has revised
the decision Of the commissioner gensral
Of the land Office, sustaining the validity OF
said selections.
The selections in this case were approx we'd
and certified to the state prior to the act
OF March 1, 1877, as land inuring to the
state under the act Of February 26, 1859,
providing for schoolland idemn;ty to com-
pensate Deficiencies where school sections are
wanting or where townships are fractional
for any cause whatever.
The commission helc the said selections
invalid for the reason that they are based
ON alleged deficiencies in fractional town
chips, caused by swamp lands found there
in, and held said selection for cancellation
q provision Of the second section OF the
act Of March /. 1877, ukseh allows the
purchaser rom the state to purchase said
lands of the government where said selec-
tions are invalid and not confirmed by the
act.
REVERSING THIS DECISION,
the secretary held that the state is not
entitled as others, under the language OF
various acts providing for indemnity OF
school lands in the state OF California to
make selections in lieu OF swamp lands
merely because they are swampy and over
flowed, but holds that under the statutes
applicable to the state of California di-
recting surveys in said state, townships
were made fractional by reason Of the ex-
istence OF swamp and overfiowed lands in
the same manner, and with the same ef-
feet as in other states, resulted from sur
veys being made fractional by bodies OF
water, whether fresh or salt, OF such
character as to be meandered, and
therefore such fractional townships
made SO by reason OF survey
thereof, furnish q basis Tor
indemnity selections under the act OF
February 26. 1859, which provided for the
selections to compensate deficiencies for
school sections where sections 16 and 36
are fractional in quantity or where one or
both are wanting by reason OF the town.
ship being fractional or from any natural
course whatever. He also holds the act OF
1877, confirmed to the state all selections
OF land made prior to the passage OF said
act and not sold by the state whether a
basis for such selections exist or not.
This decision, it is said, controls the case
OF the Elisha Wright, ct al, appellants
agaist the State of California, and J. W. |
Warner, ct al, respondents, and involves
a large quantity OF land.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05

Cayener says that in case the Burlington
Company refuses their ovsrtures for settie
the Brotherhood win make extremely raoi
al ,novee Ne admits the conference of en-
s;rseys from ali the Western roads, last
week, n a. for the purpose Of considering
this matter.
Cavener says they have consulted thu
hest legal talent in the country. This II
understood to be Col. r. G. Ingarsoll. It i
believed this Ioreshadows q strike on al
the Western and Southwestern roads
which connects with and leeds the Burline.
ton, il all present negotiations fail
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
r..-fn, cbaree Against a step-Mother.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, January 3.-A war
rant was issued this afternoon for the
arrest of Mrs. Schroop, wife OF Jacub
Schroop. the confessed murderer OF An.
toine Schilling. The warrant was issued
on the strength OF the sworn statement oil
the daughter OF Schroop by q former
marriage, in which she declared that her
atep-mother had frequently urged her
father to kill Schilling 30 they could get
possession OF his money. Mrs. Schroop is
now in a hospital undergoing treatment
for cancer.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
Two Men Blown All to Pieces.

NoRRIsfowN. Pa, January "a horrible
accident occurred Tuesday two miles from
Sunnytown, this county. Two young men
named Erb and Schoecker, employed at
Miller's dynamite factory, were at work in
Swamp Creek near the factory, mixing the
ingredients OF dynamite. It is supposed
that in mixing the stuff, the proper pro-
portions were not placed therein, and, as a
result, the explosion ensued. The men
were blown to pieces and fragments OF flesh
were scattered over wide area. None oi
the factory buildings were injured, though
the shock was 4 1t in houses two miles from
the scene.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
Anotber vessel to Go to Hayti.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-It is expected the
United States steamer Ossipe, now at Nor
folk, will sail for Port au Prince in few
days. This is in accordance with orders
issued to her commanding officers by Rear
Admiral Luce, commanding the North At.
lantic squadron prior to his departure for
Hayti. In case it is found that there is no
necessity for the constant presence OF three
war vessels in Haytia waters, one OF the
two now there will be sent back to the
United States.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
PROBABLY reliable Information

SUAKIM, Jan. 3.-A sergeant who De.
longed to the Egyptian army has arrived
from Khartuum. He states that he LEFT
TIE latter place November 23d. At that
time Emin Pasha had not been captured
by the Mahdi's forces. but had repeatedly
defeated the Dervishes in the BahI
Gazelle province. Officers at Suakim per
sonalIy acquainted with the sergeant know
that he is trustworthy and believe his in.
formation true.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
A six-Round skin-Glove Contest.

New YORK, January 2.-Last nights
fight was between Sam Walker of Brook
lyn and Jimmy Leroy of Elizabeth, on
Long Island, with skin-gloves, for purse.
Walker was comparatively unknown as a
professional, but proved himself good
enough to fight Leroy who threw up the
sponge at the close OF the sixth round.
He had fractured hisleft wrist in falling in
the fifth
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
QUE FISHING INDUSTRIES.
Senator Hoar Alleges that Great Britain lis
Making Trouble.

WAsH1NaroN, Jan. 2.-Senator Hoar to.
day introduced resolution, which was
adopted, asking the president to transmit
to congress any correspondence had with
Great Britain concerning theseal fisheries
not OF Behring straits especially as to the
seizure OF any vessel Of the United States OF
any other country, and what regulations
governing the fisheries have been adopted
by this government.
Hoar says there have been and are still
widespread complaints of unjust discrim-
ination made against American vessels,
that, while they are not permitted to take
seals out at sea, which is perfectly proper
and right, no interference is made with the
operations OF vessels OF other countries,
particularly those Of Great Britain, and he
wants to know why.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
CHANGING THE LAND LAWS.
The e-Emption Act to be Repealed.
How Lands May be Obtained.

AAo" A<esAAsAc<AssJ ~ <SSS~"A~->~-s
WASHINGTON, January 3.-The House
Committee on public lands to-day took ac-
ton on the Senate bill relating to the pub
lie lands and the means by which it is
hoped to secure legislation at this session
of Congress that will greatly modify the
public land policy of the government. The
House passed during the last session bill
repeating the pre-emption and timber cul-
ture bill and otherwise amended the land
laws, but NO action has been taken on
the measure by the Senate.
In order to facilitate the passage OF the
essential feature OF this general land bill,
the House Committee to-day took up the
bill passed by the Senate in December, pro-
viding that the public lands OF the United
States now subject to private entry shall
be disposed OF under the homestead laws
only.
After making numerous amendments,
Holman was instructed to report it to the
house and ask it's early consideration. Its
purpose in the committee in this way is to
endeayor to throw the proposal land re-
form legislation into the hands OF the con.
ference Of the committees of the house and
Senate, and to secure if possible the
SUBSTANTIAL CHANGES DESIRED
to be effected in our land laws.
The bill agreed upon by the committee
to-day provides that the public lands,
chiefly valuable for agriculture and now
subject to private entry, shall be disposed
of, under the homestead law only, and
that the presumption law shall be repealed
Persons who have made preemption OF
homestead entry OF land but have not
perfected title thereto, are given the right to
make another homestead entry whenever
the settler upon the public domain is unable
on account OF the destruction ofcrops casu'
ality to secure support from the landlocat.
ed upon. The local land officers may yet
grant leave of absence from a claim to
settler for not exceeding one year. Home
stead settlers. who have made entry te
less than one quarter section OF land, arr
given the privilege of making another entry
the aggregate quantity under the entries
not to exceed 100 acres.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
improvements at the Alice.

Two new boilers OF the finest make ol
Fraser q Chalmers factory arrived at the
Alice on New Years day. They are each
54x16, with forty-four 3k fiues. They are
intended to replace those at present in use
in the hosting works.
All the stamps in the new mill, sixty in
number, will be in operation by about the
18th. Tbe machinery has been entirely
oyerhauled since the fire and, when it
starts up, what is not new about it will be
as good as new.
Development is going on in the mine
with favorable prospects at the 1,000-ioot
level.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
who win succeed senator Bowen ?

DENVER, Colo., Jan. 2.--The seventh gen.
eral assembly OF the state OF Colorado con-
vened to-day. The Hon. II. Fl. Eddy was
chosen speaker OF the honse, and M. B.
carpenter president pro tenn. of the senate.
Both houses then adjourned till to-mor-
row. The republican members are holding
a senatorial caucus tonight to decide who
will be the next United States senator from
Colorado to succeed Senator Tom Bowen.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-05
Charges HIS Wife with Bigamy.

LOWELL, Mass.. December 31.-Mrs.
Mary A. Long Haskell, the third wife OF the
Rev. Mr.. Haskell, retired congregational
clergyman, of BeIlerica, was arrested this
Mr.. Haskell. Jas G. Wilkinson, a promin-
ent real estate agent, who was married
February 7th. to Mrs. Haskell in New
York, has left the town with some OF Mrs.
Haskell's money.