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The Cronin Case.

CHICAGO. September 4.-The work OF Sc
curing jury in the Cronin case was re.
sumed this morning. The only matter OF
interest developed was the ruling by Judge
Mcconnell, excusing salesman W. P. Tur-
ner for the cause. Turner testified that he
was a member OF the American league, or
independent order OF deputies, whose OBJ
ject is to prevent members OF the Roman
Catholic church from holding or controlling
political Offices in this country. The sales
man, however, thought this would not in
fuence his action, and he could give the
defendants fair trial, even if it were
shown that they were members OF the
Clan-na. Gael. The defense challenged him
for cause. and the court sustained the
challenge,
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Strange Freak of a Youth In Feminine At
tire Down in Georgia.

Strange Freak of Youth in Feminine At
tire Down in Georgia.
Atlanta, Ga, special: Last night Charles
Witt, while promenading the streets ar
rayed in female attire, was discovered and
arrested. It seems that he had penchant
for thus masqueradiDg in petticoats. and
had become 90 expert in his makeup, gait.
motions. gestures, and even speech, as to
successfully elude detection, until he stepped
upon an elderly maiden's dress and became
involved in war OF words. When he was
arraigned in the police court he was asked
why he INDUCED in such queer actions, and
his reply was:
because don't want to be man. Oh,
why did God make me a man, anyway?
When l was a little boy used to steal my
sisters clothes and put them on, and used
to wish and wish God would turn ms into q
girl. The boys at school called me sissy
for a long time, and nothing pleased me
better"
Charles Witt is the son OF 81. 81. Witt. q
railroad engineer, who is now living at Ok
ford, Ala. He came to Atlanta q year ago
clad in female attire and called himself Miss
Minnie Witt.
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A SEVERE STORM

Visits North Dakota and Minnesota,
Heavy Damage in Some Sections.
ST. PAUL, September 4.-Reports from
North Dakota and portion OF this state
are leceived, telling Of heavy storm last
night. At Grand Forks terrific electrical
and wind storm prevailed within an area
OF 100 miles OF that city. The telegraph
poles between there and Fargo were blown
down and communication interrupted. The
damage in that neighborhood is thought to
be heavy.
A jamestown correspondent OF the
"Pioneer Press" says the heaviest wind,
rain and thunder storm in years prevailed
last night, but no great damage has yet
been reported.
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THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS,
IN AUTHORITATIVE OPINION.
Blunders in the Republican Registration
Law Which Puzzle Registrars.

Blunders in the Republican Registration
Law Which Puzzle Registrars.
MILES CRY, Mont, september4.-[Special
to the Miner. IA haze Of doubt seems to
pervade the registration Office here. The
latest subject in dispute is whether, under
the law, the registrar is obliged to sit Sun.
day or not; il a man comes and offers to
register on Sunday must the registrar regis.
ter him.
The law states that the registrar must
sit up to and including September 18th.
This latter day falls on Sunday and the
registrar is unable to determine what is
actually meant by this provision. Sunday
being no day in the law, and the law defin.
ing that he shall sit on all legal days.
There are several points which have
arisen in the conduct OF the officer under
the law which have caused much doubt,
aad it is universally hoped and wished
here that, since some of the points must
have risen in the Office OF every registrar,
the attorney general will formulate an
opinion upon them which will be prompted
through q proclamation by the governor,
so the people will know exactly how to act
in the premises.
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BRITISH LABOR NOTES.

The Eight-Hour Movement in Dundee.
The Strike Dying Out.
DUNDEE, September AT the session OF
the trades union congress to-day census
report on the eight-hour movement was
presented, showing 39,629 for and 62, 1888
against.
LONDON, September 4.-There was a
marked increase this morning in the num-
ber OF dockme resuming work.
LIVERPOOL, September 4.-The strike
here is ended, the employers having con-
ceded the advance demanded.
LONDON, September 4.-John Burns de-
livered an address to-day at Tower Hill.
He denounced arbitration, and defied the
reports that the dockmen are going to
work.
The police fired upon a crowd OF strikers
who were obstructing the work OF loading
steamers, fatally wounding one man.
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POLITICAL CONVENTIONS.

Wilson Nominated for Congress in Wash
ington-The New York Prohibitionists.
WALLA WALLA, W. T., September Sat
the republican convention last night John
8. Wilson was nominated for congress.
SYRACUSE, N. Y, September 5.-Tbe pro.
hibition state convention resumed it's ses-
sion this morning. The question of hold
ing state convention in 1890 was left to
the discretion OF the state committee. A
motion that the highest nomination of the
convention be given a lady was voted down.
The work OF sele citing a state ticket then
commenced.
The following ticket was selected: Secre-
tary OF state, Jesse H. Griffin; comptroller.
Mr.. Rand, OF Tonawanda; treasurer, j. W.
Bruces attorney general, G. A. Hart; state
engineer and surveyor, A. j. Kenyo on; Judge
OF the court of appeals, W. ]. Harrington.
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To Protect Field at All Hazards.

SAN Francisco, September An the ha-
beas corpus proceedings in the case ci
Deputy Marshal Nagle to-day, Marshal
Franks said that when Justice Field left
for Los Angeles. about the 7tb, he in.
structed Nagle to accompany him, watch
the Terrys and prevent them doing Field
any violence. He called Nagle's attention
20 the fact that Terry was not an ordinary
man, and warned the deputy to take no
chances, but to protect Field, and at oil
hazards.
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DENVER TO HER GUESTS.
How the National Insurance Commission
ers are Being Entertained.

! How the National Insurance Commission
ers are Being Entertained.
DENVER, Colo, September 5.-The con-
| vention of the Association OF National
Com missioners met again this morning.
Chairman Ruggles, of the special committee
to name officers and executive committee
for the ensuing year, reported, and the fol-
lowing officers were elected:
President-Maior G. s. Merrill, of Massa-
chusetts.
Vice-President-S. c. Kemp, of Ohio.
Secretary-George B. Luper, of Pennsyl-
vania.
Members Of the executive committee-O.
r. Tyler, OF Connecticut; C. p. Ellebe, of
Missouri; L. B. Schwab, OF Colorado: w. C.
Townsend, OF Rhode Island, and Phil
Check, OF Wisconsin.
Tomorrow morning the delegates will be-
given a carriage drive about the city. and a,
banquet will be rendered the consmission-
ers at the Windsor tomorrow by the in.
|surance men OF Denver, which will be the
most elaborate affair ever witnessed in the
lefty. On Saturday an excursion to
Georgetown is arranged for.
The convention has been q success in
every way, and guests state that the insur-
ance department will be impressed with
Colorado.
The convention this evening decided
upon Cleveland, Ohio, as the place for
holding the next annual cenvention.
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Sats Railroad People Thinking,

PIrTsBURG, September 4.-The limited
train from the East was delayed Iast night
through one OF the most unexpected and
surprising accidents since the vestibule
train has been started. Between Philadel.
phia and Harrisburg the roofs OF two ofthe
forward coaches caught fire through fric.
ton, which wore off the rubber casing, and
got the steel plates red hot. The fire was
easily extinguished, but the fact OF the fire
has set railroad people thinking.
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At the Springfleld, Mass, Races.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, September 4.-The
track was in better condition to-day; at
tendance 5000.
Class 2:1S, trotting, purse 81 500 divided
Susie S. won; Kit Curry second, Newton
third, J. B. Richardson fourth. Best time
2:19h.
Class 2:22, trotting, $4,000 guaranteed
Gtake-AIcryon won; Sensation second,
Dictator Chief third, Geneva fourth. Best
time 2:lSS.
Free.for.all, pacing, purse 5 900 divided
Roy Wilkes took the first and third heats,
GoSsp, Jr., second heat. In the fourth
heat Wilkes finished first but was set back
to fourth place for foul driving, and the
heat was given to Gossip, Sr. The race
then went over until tomorrow.
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MEN WHo MOST DEFY THE Law
Chicago Millionaires Ignore the Mandates
of the Senatorial Committee.

chicago Millionaires Ignore the Mandates
Of the Senatorial Committee.
CHICAGO, September 4.-The senatorial
investigation into the dressed beef and
transportation industries, arrived at a
position this morning when it became
necessary to resort to vigorous measures
or acknowledge the whole thing farce.
q. L. Swift, the millionaire dressed beef
dealer, had been subpenaed ior the third
time, and it was reported he agreed to
appear this morning. He did not come.
T. ID. Armour, on whom summons was
served, stated that he could not come at
the hour named, but would let the com.
mission know when he would be able to
attend.
Secretary George F. Williams OF the Un-
ion Stock Yard Co., who was ordered to
appear with list OF stockholders of the
company and other information, was on
hand, but on the advice OF counsel refused
to give names.
The first witness examined was Presi.
dent Sherman OF the Stock Yard Co. His
testimony gave an insight into the extent
oil business and business methods of the
company. In answer to q question as to
whether there were any relations between
the stock yards at Omaha and Kansas
City and those at Chicago, he said there were
none.
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Manhattan at Santiago. As soon as the
Manhattan had made fast, she was board
ed by Consul General Weslandes of Hayti
and Minister Preston. The ex-president
looked tired and worn-out. and his eyes
were bloodshot. He would talk but little,
but made few epigrammatic remarks
which were interpreted for the benefit Of re-
porters.
my people called me and came" he
said. "They deposed me and left; not
because was compelled to. but to avoid
further bloodshed. Saturday shall 60 to
France. whore will remain q short time.
may return to Hayti as private citizen,
or may 60 to Genfuegoes and establish
myself in business.
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REGISTRATION At ROULDEB
Light Registry Thus Far-Democrats
Organizing for Thorough Work.

Light Registry Thus Far-Democrats
Organizing for Thorough Work.
BOULDER, September 5.-[Correspond.
ence OF The Miner.]-Up to to-day only 21O
names have been registered at Boulder out
OF total vote last fall OF 32O, and it is
not thought probable that more than 800
voters will qualify for the coming election
in this precinct. The decrease is said to be
in favor Of Democratic success, in view OF
the unusually heavy Republican vote Of
last year.
The Democratic county central commit
tee held meeting this week and arranged
for a most thorough registration OF Demo-
Gratis throughout the county. The men,
bers of the committee expressed confidence
in the result, and reported their organiza-
tion harmonious and in good working
order.
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Arrested the Wrong Man,

From the "New Northwest" Sheriff
Moore was notified Friday night that Ca
leb Perry, the Silver Lake murderer, had
been captured at Dayton, Washington ter
ritory, and Under Sheriff Hatton had com
pete6 arrangements to start next after.
noon, when q second dispatch was re-
ceived saying it was all a mistake. Perry,
it will be remembered, shot and killed Will
liam Mccoy in a drunken row at Silver
Lake on Sunday, June 16. immediately
after the shooting he took to the noun
tains and has not been seen since.
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The German CATHOLIC Association.

CLEVELAND, September 4.-The German
aonan Catholic Central Association oil
america finished its business to-day. H.
D. Spanhorst, OF st. Louis, was elected
President. Other offict RS were elected, and
: !, Vice-pr, sident for each state, among
mem Anton Nelson, OF Chicago; Frank
nnaer, OF Fort Madison, Ia; K. Mailans, o.
omaha, Neb.; Gustave Kasier, OF Mil
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A Suicide over Financial Troubles

NEVILLE, Fla, September 4.-William
Aemble Lent, IL prominent railroad and
real estate man, committed suicide here
Today. He was 80 years old, and son
oithe late DR.. Frederick Lent OF New York,
from whom he inherited a large fortune.
all OF this Inheritance has been lost or tied
y In such u way that it is unremunera.
I'VE and financial troubles are the supposed
cause OF the suicide,
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Man-Eatinp and Other sl,arks,

The report that 'two-ton man-eatine
shark, had been caught at Santa Cruz
CAL, leads an old fisherman to write to q
San Francisco newspaper that the shark
was not q man.eater, but q basking OF
ground shark. The man-eater selcon
weighs over 1,sOO, but the ground shark
often weighs as much as fifteen tons, SO the
old fisherman says. and sometimes IT'S
liver weighs two tons. They are the slow.
est fish that swim the seas. mo one,
writes the fisherman, "need have any fear
of them or anything else that carries a
liver that weighs one-sixth OF its body"
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New York Stock Movements

New YORK, September 5.-The only i'm
portant movement in the stock markent
was in the Southern Pacific preferred
which opened at 78A, suffered sudden
drop the first few minutes to 76X. The
loss, however, aiterward recovered. North
ern Pacific common. however. was very
strong from the first sales, and went al
s36A. a6x per cent. higher than its first
price. ~
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Floods and Railroads in Mexico.

CRY OF MEXICO, September 4.-Heavy
floods prevailed at Tetacala in the state
OF Morelot. Several lives have been lost.
The water ia still rising. The food at
Tampico is increasing and people are still
leaving their homes, destitute and hungry.
40 appeal for help has been issued.
The railroad from Manzanilio to Colimo
was completed yesterday. 1t will be IN
au urated September 16.
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Thursdays Base Ball Games.

COLUMBUS, September 5.-No game; rain.
Washington-Maguificent game. Wash.
ington 4, Chicago 1.
Philadelphia Philadelphia 8. Cleve.
land O.
New York-Indianapolis 5, Giants 8.
Boston-Pittsburg 10, Boston 4.
Baltimore Baltimore 8, St. Louis 5.
Darkness.
Brooklyn-Brooklyn 6, Cincinnati 8.
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Heavy Rains Along the Yellowstone.

MILES Cry, Mont, September 4.-[Special
to the Miner IA heavy and steady rain
fell here yesterday, commencing at IL
o'clock and continuing till sunset. Water
is standing in pools all over the country.
The atmosphere was very cool and the day
was exceptionally bad. There is no doubt
about the present rain having e1tinguished
the few range fires, but it is too late to do
the range any good as regards grass.
The condition of the range now must be
that OF the winter, and it it is not at all
inviting.
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JEFFERSON COUNTY COURT.
Disposition of a Number of Cases-Indict-
ments by the Grand Jury.

Disposition of a Number of Cases-Indict-
ments by the Grand Jury.
BOULDER, September .-lCorrespond.
ence of The Miner. THE grand jury to-day
returned indictments against Walter
Brooks and George Evans for burglary;
John Crawford, assault with a deadly
weapon, and Frank Brown, for grand lar.
ceny. When arraigned each asked the
court to appoint counsel, and was given
until tomorrow to plead. Brown, who is
charged with stealing $3.50 gold watch at
Alhambra, stated to the court that he ia
but 13 years OF age.
Territory vs.. Charley Pond, petit lar.
ceny on appeal from justice court. Case
submitted to the court without jury; yer.
dict guilty, and fined $50 and costs. Pond
is the Chinaman who had charge of the
Grand Central dining-room and got away
with 800 cigars.
Territory VS.. II. F. Hammer, contempt
OF court. Evidence submitted and case
taken under advisement.
Territory vs.. John P. Freeman, man.
slaughter. Defendants motion for con.
tinuance overruled and trial set for Sen.
tember 18th.
Territory vs. Fred. Engel, continued.
+. conway vs.. Fred. Engel, continued.
F. Conway vs.. John Bent, continued.
L. Greenhood ct al. vs. Hugo F. Hammer.
Defendant confessed judgment for $3.50,
with attorney fees and costs.
THURSDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
BOULDER, September 5.-[Correspon.
dence OF The MINER. lin the district court
to-day, the divorce proceedings of Maggie
Foster against Edgar NJ. Foster were refer.
red to c. c. O'Donnell, of Butte, to take
testimony.
Territory vs. Walter Brooks and George
Evans, burglary, defendants, demurrer to
the indictment sustained.
Territory vs.. Robert Good, grand lar
ceny. On motion OF County Attorney
lay nolle pros was entered.
Territory VS.. John Lacy, assault. On
appeal from probate court, motion to dis
miss appeal overruled and probate Judge
ordered to certify to the court a CODY of
the proceedings relating to q waiver OF q
jury by the defendant.
j. W. Kindred ct al W.. A. G.. Albrecht ct
al. Plaintiffs application for receiver was
and restraining order asked
for and granted and the case continued.
Thomas F. Casey vs. Hugo F. Hammer,
ct al. A jury was waived and evidence
heard by the court. Judgment for plaintiff
'or $50 and costs.
H. c. Smith vs.. Hugo F. Hammar. De-
endant's demurrer overruled by consent
and Judgment entered with costs as prayed
BY plaintiff.
Sherlock ct al vs. Kempton ct al. Con-
,inued.
Myers ct al vs. Gleason ct al, Con-
,inued.
Haldin ct al VS.. Maynor. Continued.
Hueston ct al vs.. Horn. Continued.
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WASHINGTON NEWS NOTES.

The Cabinet to Meet Saturday, and Discuss
the Question of an Extra Session.
WASHINGTON, September 4.-The secretary
OF the interior to-day appointed Albert F.
Childs, Of Ohio, to be chief clerk OF the cen.
sus Office.
1t is understood meeting OF the men,
hers of the cabinet will be held at noon,
Saturday next. The subject OF an extra
session OF congress will probably be dis
cussed then and decision reached.
Captain Robert Boyd has been selected
Secretary Tracy as supervisor OF the port
of New York.
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Prohibitionists In Session.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, September 4.-The pro-
hibition state convention opened this
morLiDg with many ladies as delegates.
WORCESTER, Mass, September 4.-The
state prohibition convention was called to
order this morning. George Kempton, of
Sharon, was made permanent chairman.
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Where the Catholicc Have the Upper Hand

SANTA FEE, September 4.-The conven-
ton, to-day. completed permanent Or
ganization, and agreed upon the appoint
ment OF standing committees.
The event Of the day was the election OF
a chaplain. For the first time in the his
tory of constitutional conventions, Pro.
testant minister was pitted against q
Catholic clergy man and the latter came
off victorious, by majority of ten votes.
This is considered by many as test vote
on the strength OF the public school ques-
tiou. which, without doubt, will be the
most important one throughout the whole
session.
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The National bankruptcy Convention

The National Bankruptcy Convention
MINNEAPOLIS, September 4.-The ma
tional bankruptcy convention convened
this morning. A committee OF five was
appointed to wait on President Harrison
and ask him to recommend to congress. II
bis next annual message, that that body
pass a bill Of similar import to the Tory
bill as amended by the convention. ih'
convention then adjourned subject to tn'
ca Il of the executive committee.
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TIE RACES At AIssoUEA.
The Most Interesting Day of the Week.
Other Sporting News.

MIssoULA, September 5.-TSpecial to Tn,
Miner. 1.-THE day closed with the most in
teresting race of the week. The granC
stand was taxed to it's utmost capacity
and all the afternoon the pool booths wert
the scene Of anxious and bnsy throngs.
The sport began with the continuation Of
the special trot Of yesterday. Lady Maud
and Hero each had two heats. Maud
Singleton was not without her hackers
though Lady Maud was the favorite, and
after a brief scoring received the word 'sgo''
and she took the lead at the hall mile pole
and held it, winning the heat and race.
Time, 2:31. Mutuals paid 81, $50.
The three fourths of mile dash was
next called, with Kitty Van, Rolly Bolly,
Black Pilot to start. Rolly Bolly was a
strong favorite in the pools, but disap-
pointed his hackers. as Kitty Van won the
race. Time, 1:15.
The one-fourth OF mile dash was next
on the program with Bob Wade, Red Bird
and Kittie 8. competitors. Bob Wade
was strong favorite and won the race
with but little money changing hands.
The one and one-half mile dash had been
looked forward to with considerable antici.
patton and at this point was called up
with Jubilee, Black Pilot and Kevena
as starters. Jubilee was strong
favorite. The animals were given pretty
start and Black Pilot took the lead, hold.
ing it for mile, during which time the
hackers OF the black horse became very
lubilant. but as the flyers passed up the
back stretch the rider of Jubilee gave him
the rein and he shot forward like rocket,
passing his adversary and coming under
the wire with hands down.
THE GREAT EVENT OF THE DAY
had been reserved for the last. It was the
s:24 trot. Palatina, Fantasie, John Henry,
5latawa and Harry Vilox were starters.
Palatina was the favorite, with Clatawa a
strong second in the pools. As the horses
'ame up and the word was given. Palatina
'ook the lead aud held it, with the horses
'f their beat more or less. As they came
nto the home stretch it looked as if Fan
aisle would take the lead but her hackers
Eere disappointed, though she was at the
Wheel OF the winner, with John Henry
hird. Time 2:27.
In the second heat the horses came under |
ne wire in the same position as the first. |
'alatina first, Fantasie second and John |
henry third. Fantsie's hackers still be-
eVed her winner and put up their money
ccordingly. The horses started when the
river OF Felox gave him the whip and ran
Ii the horses uff their feet and they all
ontinued to break until the home
tretch was reached, when Palatina took
he lead and held it. Vesox was again run
If bis beat and came under the wire neck
nd neck with Fantasie. but was set back
gain, and tie driver fined $25 for foul
irving. This ended thh days sport.
Tomorrow promises to be very inter.
sting one.
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A Yacht and a Sound Steamer Coll

New YORK, September 5.-During adense
og this morning the steamer Providence,
OF the Fall River line, while, coming down
the East river, collided with Gerry's yacht
Electra. The bowsprit OF the Electra caught
just aft OF the wheel-house of the Provi-
denee and tore out the stanchions and floor
OF the middle deck and left the interior of a
couple OF state rooms exposed. No one
was injured, although there was considera-
BILE excitement on the Providence, and sew
eral ladies tainted.