The Butte Weekly Miner, 1884-10-18, p.1

The Semi-Weekly Miner. VOLUME 7. BUTTE, MONTANA, SATURDAY OCTOBER 18, 1884. WHOLE NO. 579. ## Column 1 ### The Butte Daily Miner. [P]UBLISHED BY THE MINER PUBLISHING CO., TERM[S—B?]Y MAIL. One year (postage prepaid)...................$12.00 [S]ix months (postage prepaid)... ... ......... 7.00 [T]hree months (postage prepaid)........... 4.00 Delivered by the Carrier at 35 cents a week, payable at end of each week. # NIGHT DISPATCHES. ## Rousing Reception of Governor Cleveland. ## Cleveland Addresses the Vast Multitude ## A Letter From Samuel J. Tilden. ## Latest Election Returns From Ohio. ## The Republican Majority Coming Down. ## Vermont Prohibitionists in Convention. ### Unofficial Returns. COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 15.—Unofficial returns have been received from all counties in Ohio except five; viz: Carroll, Geauga, Lorain, Medina and Trumbull. These counties show unofficial Republican majorities on the State ticket. REP. MAJ. | County | Majority | |---|---| | Ashtabula | 4343 | | Athens | 16[?]0 | | Belmont | 270 | | Champaign | 104[?] | | Clarke | 200[?] | | Clermont | 73 | | Clinton | 1472 | | Columbus | 2218 | | Cuyahoga | 2566 | | Delaware | 420 | | Fayette | 1053 | | Fulton | [8?]36 | | Gallia | 1200 | | Green | 2200 | | Guernsey | 786 | | Hamilton | 2258 | | Hardin | 394 | | Harrison | 645 | | Highland | 77 | | Huron | 1169 | | Jackson | 678 | | Jefferson | 1372 | | Lake | 1662 | | Lawrence | 1390 | | Logan | 1178 | | Lucas | 319 | | Madison | 154 | | Mahoning | [1?]053 | | Meigs | 1481 | | Miami | 925 | | Morgan | 490 | | Morrow | 420 | | Noble | 289 | | Portage | 626 | | Preble | 283 | | Scioto | 711 | | Summit | 1700 | | Union | 1187 | | Van Wert | 200 | | Warren | 1745 | | Washington | 1 | | Wood | 600 | | Total, | 45,183 | DEM. MAJ, | County | Majority | |---|---| | Adams | 77 | | Allen | 1[?]53 | | Ashland | 760 | | Auglaize | 2000 | | Brown | 1100 | | Butler | 2850 | | Coshocton | 710 | | Crawford | 2213 | | Darke | 2122 | | Defiance | 1100 | | Erie | 904 | | Fairfield | 1832 | | Franklin | 928 | | Hancock | [8?]00 | | Henry | 1375 | | Hocking | 793 | | Holmes | 2016 | | Knox | 15 | | Licking | 1573 | | Marion | 742 | | Mercer | 2240 | | Monroe | 2400 | | Montgomery | 595 | | Muskingum | 25 | | Ottawa | 1496 | | Paulding | 64 | | Perry | 125 | | Picaway | 1510 | | Pike | 579 | | Putnam | 1822 | | Richland | 1270 | | Ross | 147 | | Sandusky | [?]67 | | Seneca | 1215 | | Shelby | 122[?] | | Stark | 250 | | Tucarawas | 1000 | | Vinton | 188 | | Wayne | 426 | | Williams | 97 | | Wyandot | 752 | | Total, | 41,759 | Adding to the above the majorities of 1883, in the five counties unheard from, gives a net Republican plurality of 10,679. The five counties will probably increase the majorities of 1883 so that the plurality will reach about 12,000. Republican congressmen have been elected in the 1st, 2d, 8th, 9th, 10th, 12th, 14th, 18th, 19th and 20th districts; total, 10. Democratic congressmen are elected in the 3d, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 13th, 15th, 16th, 17th and 21st districts; total, 10. The Eleventh district is still in doubt. ### Rousing Reception to Cleveland. NEW YORK, Oct. 15.—The business men's meeting to-night at the Academy of Music and all thereabouts was the greatest success. Ex-Mayor Grace presided. Henry Ward Beecher was received with the wildest enthusiasm, and before he had finished a characteristic speech a roar was heard from the outside and the crowd inside knew that Governor Cleveland was coming. The cheer was promptly taken up. Beecher, unable to proceed, stood silent, with one hand on the speaker's table watching the effect of the Governor's advent upon the people. In a few minutes Cleveland made his appearance and the reception tendered him beggars description. Every person in the vast audience cheered and waved their handkerchiefs. Beecher appeared to be greatly affected by the enthusiasm. Governor Cleveland came to the front of the stage and made several attempts to speak. He was not allowed to proceed for fully five minutes. At last he succeeded in saying: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: I thank you for this reception and am sure it is a cause for congratulation that so many of the business men of this great metropolis have found reason in the pending political struggle for a united and earnest effort. It has been my firm belief that one reason why we as a people do not enjoy to the utmost the advantages of our form of government is found in the fact that our business men are apt to neglect their political duties. The idea is too common among them that there is heroism and virtue in their refusing to hold office, and stern denial of any interest in politics seems to be regarded by many of this class at best as an asseveration of their private virtue and business integrity with the protection and safety of the interests they have in charge. These are closely connected with a wise administration of the Government and it has always seemed to me that if regard for their duty as citizens did not expect them to take a more active interest in political affairs, the desire and need of self preservation should, I believe, be that the best administration of the Government is accomplished when it is conducted on business principles, and it is quite apparent that the active participation of our business men in a political campaign is an effective mode of improvement of these principles upon the management of public affairs. I construe this enthusiastic meetingas [sic] a determination on the part of the business men from which it had its rise as a promise of a time when they shall find it their path of duty, as well as interest, in practical and intelligent interference with political questions and issues." Uproarious applause punctuated the Governor's speech at every period and the cheers were deafening. When Cleveland had concluded Beecher came forward and said: "The real regulation orator always makes it a point to wind up with a splendid climax. You have had the climax and I retire." (Loud cheering and laughter.) ## Column 2 ### Governor Cleveland. NEW YORK, Oct. 15.—Governor Cleveland left Albany this morning. Arriving at the Grand Central depot a committee composed of Senator Barnum, of Maryland; ex-Mayor Grace, Senator Gwinn, J. W. James, C. E. Campbell, H. P. B. Lighter, J. B. Coleman, Eugene Keiler and Messrs. Green and Vanderpool met the Governor at the depot and after an exchange of greetings escorted him to a carriage which he entered in company with Senator Barnum and Col. Lamont. Large crowds assembled at the depot, an[illegible]hen Governor Cleveland made [illegible]d w[illegible] appearance cheers were given his [illegible] h[illegible] were continued until the [illegible]a whic[illegible]s departed. Large numbe[illegible]rriage [illegible] toward the Gov[e]rnor and held out their hands, which he smilingly grasped. Several times after the carriage had started, the driver was ordered to stop his horses so the governor could satisfy the desires of those who desired to shake his hand. The party drove to the Fifth Avenue Hotel, where the Governor alighted and immediately proceeded to his room. Q[u?]ite a crowd gathered outside the hotel and gave hearty cheers on the arrival of the Democratic canidate [sic]. The rooms of the Governor were immediately besieged by politicians and reporters, who were anxious to get a word from him or his secretary, but Cleveland remained in private to which only a select few could gain access. Up to 2:30 this afternoon Governor Cleveland was kept busy receiving visitors. Among the large number who called were delegations from Columbia college, Cleveland and Hendricks campaign clubs, a committe [sic] of veterans, Perry Belmont, Colonel Silas W. Burt, General Jas. Stevens, S. S. Cox, Rev. Erskine, M. W. White, Rev. P. C. Hasting, ex-Governor Hoffman, Governor McLane, of Maryland, and General Horatio C. King. The Governor lunched with Chairman Barnum, Senators Gorman and Jones, Hon. Joseph Pulitzer and ex-Governor Hoffman. ### French Victory. PARIS, Oct. 15.—General De Lisle telegraphs from Chu, on the Upper Loochuan, as follows: "Col. Donniter after a brilliant engagement Friday carried the heights commanding the Fortress Chu, forming the *point d'appui* of a large entrenched Chinese camp, which was defended by casemated forts. The Chinese forces are very large. Their losses during the engagement were heavy. On Saturday they attempted to assume the offensive, but our artillery strewed the ground with Chinese bodies. After losing all their positions the Chinese fled towards Langson, halting near Phutruong and Khauh. The French lost twenty killed, one officer; ninety wounded; two officers wounded. Our troops were animated with the greatest ardor. The Chinese engaged were part of the best troops of the Empire, perfectly armed and manouvered in European style. The Chinese lost, three thousand killed, including their chief commander. The Chinese invasion of Tonquin has been arrested in the direction of Langson." ### The Ins Uneasy. WASHINGTON, Oct. 15—The excited and uneasy feeling prevalent throughout the executive departments of late while awaiting the result of the Ohio election has to-day given place to great [illegible] satisfaction among thousands of government employes in Washington and the routine of business is proceeding as quiet as usual. A number of prominent officials are still absent from the city, however, and many clerks are arranging for a leave of absence to go home to vote at the Presidential election. Political matters, therefore, still continue to attract attention on all hands, and although there is to-day no appearance of excitement, the November election is yet manifestly the uppermost subject of interest. ### Tin Horn Brigade, TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 15.—The interest in the election was so great that a vast crowd remained at the political headquarters nearly all night. Early this morning, when the Repubii- [sic] victory was assured, the enthusiasm found vent in various ways. Hundreds of men with tin horns joined by others with torches formed in procession and marched through the streets. The whole forenoon has witnessed no abatement of interest, especially in the result of the Congressional light [sic]. Hurd claims a majority of 200, while the Republicans claim Romeis elected by from 200 to 500. Returns come in slowly, and it may take the official vote to settle the question. ### American Boats [S?]old. PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 15—P[e?]ter Wright & Son, general agents of the Red Star line, state the American boats have been sold to the International Navigation company, which has undertaken to continue and develop the Philadelphia and Liverpool service, under its present title of the American line. It may be necessary to do this under a foreign flag. Agents consider it a matter of congratulation that the enterprise be taken up and continued by a corporation composed almost entirely of American transport who have already successfully established the Red Star line between Antwerp and New York and Antwerp and Philadelphia. ### Boat Race. WORCESTER, Mass., Oct. 15.—The three-mile boat race between Albert Hamm and J. E. Teneyck, at Lake Quinsigomond, to-day, was closely contested from the start to finish, Hamm winning by less than fifteen feet; time, 19 minutes and 37 seconds. ### West Virginia Elections. WHEELING, W. Va., Oct. 15.—The official vote of Berkley county gives Flick, for Supreme Judge, 32[4?] and Brown 11 majority. Maxwell carries the county by 55 majority. The balance of the Democratic ticket has a small majority. The Democrats have the sheriff, State attorney, one member of the house and one assessor. The Republicans have one member of the house, one assessor, clerk of the court and surveyor. ### Conceded. TOLEDO, Oct. 15.—It is generally conceded that Romeis, Republican candidate for Congress in the Tenth district, is elected over Hurd by 200 to 300 majority. ## Column 3 ### Terrible Accident--Robbery. PITTSBURG, Oct. 15.—A special to the *Commercial Gazette* from Somerset, Pa., says: A number of Hu[n?]garian laborers undertook to drill out a charge of dynamite and giant powder which had failed to explode, at Blough's Cut, on the South Pennsylvania Railway, a short distance north of this town, this evening. An iron drill was used for want of a spoon, which ignited the powder and a terrific explosion followed. One man was killed, another had his right arm torn off and a number of others were badly bruised and burned. A special from Grant, Pa., says four masked men broke into the residence of Nelson Helfrick, near St. Boniface, Cambria county, last night and forced him to give up $1,7[0?]0 in gold and currency which he had secreted. The robbers are believed to be the same gang who recently entered Farmer Gates' house and compelled him to disgorge $2,000 at the point of revolvers. ### Hea[v?]y Failure. PROVIDENCE, Oct. 15—Jas. Legg & Co., owners of the Mapleville mills, at Barrillville, makers of fancy cashmeres, have assigned. The firm has done business under different names twenty years or more, and has an extensive mill at Mapleville. The firm declines to make a statement. Dun's Agency estimates the Worcester property worth $200,000, and liabilities from $40[0?],000 to $500,000, including mortgages, mainly in Boston. Other estimates from private sources are that the liabilities exceed $30[0?],000. Blackstone & Co. and the Traders' bank in this city are said to hold some of the firm's paper, but the amount is not known. ### Blaine. BRIGHTON, Mich., Oct. 15.—Blaine left Detroit at 10 o'clock this morning for a short trip through the State. There were several hundred people at the depot who cheered him when he appeared. In the party were General Fremont, the two Michigan Senators and several other prominent citizens of the State. The first stop was at Plymouth, where a large crowd congregated. Blaine was introduced and the people cheered and called for a speech. Blaine bowed and merely said: "The only speech in order to-day, my friends, is congratulation on Ohio's vote of yesterday." ### Ohio Elections. CINCINNATI, Oct. 15.—The vote of Hamilton county for Secretary of State was as follows: Robinson 37,130; Newman, 34,772; Harrold, (Greenbacker) 99; Morris (Prohibition) 70. COLUMBUS, Oct. 15.—A dispatch from Toledo says: Hurd concedes the election of Romeis (Republican) to Congress in the Tenth District. Forty counties of the State show a net Republican gain of 12,620. This includes Hamilton county, but does not include Cuyahoga, Franklin and Lucas counties. Of the 45 counties to hear from 21 gave Republican majorities and 24 Democratic majorities for governor in 1883. ### Russian News. ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 15.—The *German Gazette* asserts General Gourk is to be made Minister of War; Pobodonosseff, Minister of public instruction, and Degauoff, President of the council of Ministers. The Czar in a telegram to the Grand Duke Alexis on the occasion of the laying of the keels of the ironclads at Sebastopol, said: "I rejoice at the new birth of the Black sea fleet. God grant that the spirit of the old fleet may revive and render good service to the Fatherland." ### FOREIGN. LONDON, Oct. 15.—General Wolseley telegraphs the government has been informed by a native who saw the steamer aground on the Nile, a day's passage from Merowe, that there were no Europeans of importance on board the vessel. LONDON, Oct. 15.—Nelson will not go to America during this year. HAVANA, Oct. 15.---It is reported nearly 400 sugar estates in Cuba have been either destroyed or abandoned by owners during the last decade. ### MISCELLANEOUS. CHEYENNE, Wyo Oct. 15.—Marton E. Post was renominated by the Democrats for delegate to Congress from Wyoming. He is the present incumbents. FALL RIVER, Mass., Oct. 15.—To-day a written agreement was circulated among the mills to close for a week commencing Saturday night. It was signed by thirty one mills and will stop over 1,000,0000 [sic] spindles and throw out of employment for a week ten thousand persons. ### Vermont Prohibitionists. MONTPELIER, Vt., Oct. 15—Vermont Prohibitionists in convention to-day declared the Prohibitionists had nothing from either the Republican or Democratic party on this issue and therefore endorsed St. John and Daniel and chose electors. ### Evenly Divided. COLUMBUS, Oct. 15.—The Republican majority will be about 12,000. Congressmen stand ten Republicans and ten Democrats with the Eleventh district indoubt [sic]. Cannot give further until official returns are received. When a Maine legislator, Mr. Blaine was in favor of letting out the convict labor of the St[a]te at the magnificent rate of *forty cents a day*. How do most workingmen like this sort of "protection?" It is proposed to hold a non-political meeting at the court house this evening, in honor of Judge Knowles. Messrs. C. S. Warren, G. W. Irvin, W. W. Dixon and others will make short addresses. All, irrespective of party, are invited to be present. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Rickards have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement at the death of their son, Earl Merritt, which occurred yesterday. The funeral will take place this (Thursday) morning at 11 o'clock, from the family residence, No. 109 Washington street, corner of Silver. ## Column 4 # CROSBY'S CANDIDATE. ## Such it Appears the Republicans Have in the Person of Hon. Hiram Knowles. To the Editor of the MINER: HELENA, October 14, 1884. A rather interesting and new feature in the congressional fight has just come to light here (somebody in Butte gave the snap away) and although it seems a little thing in itself it is likely to cut quite a figure on election day, especially here and at Butte. It is simply this: That Governor Crosby, despite the fact that he is looked on as a dude and a dawdling dandy by the Sandersites, did most neatly and completely pull the wool over the eyes of his enemies in the late Republican Territorial Convention, and succeeded in securing the nomination of his own candidate. Your readers are, of course, aware that since the coming of Col. Crosby to Montana, as its Governor, it has been war to the knife between the new executive and Col. Sanders. The feeling resulted in the forming of two factions among the Republicans of both Butte and Helena—a Crosby faction and a Sanders faction. This factional feeling existed to a certain extent in all sections of the Territory, but in Helena and Butte it resulted in a bitter fight when the question of choosing delegates to the Chicago convention was up for decision. Sanders led the fight for himself in Helena, while W. O. Speer was his lieutenant at Butte. Col. Crosby was represented at Butte by Mantle, Irvin and Warren and there they downed the "kickers," as they termed the Sanders men—although the Crosby faction failed in the end to gain representation to Chicago. I mention these circumstances only to render plainer the force of the following: Now with reference to the nomination of Knowles: Crosby first contemplated putting forward Tom Power, of Helena, but Tom Power wouldn't have it. Then the Governor figured on Major Eaton, of Gallatin county, but when this became known there was an almost universal Republican kick, and Eaton's little fragile congressional blossom died a-bornin'. This taught Crosby that he couldn't usher his candidate in at the front door with a blare of trumpets, but that he must boost him over the back fence. So a sly policy was decided upon. Judge Knowles was not supposed on the outside to belong to either faction (in fact he had never openly identified himself with either, and perhaps had no particular feeling one way or the other until the congressional bauble was held out to him) was selected and the pins were put up. The three wicked men of Butte (named above) decided that while carrying this point they would at the same time revenge themselves upon W. O. Speer for the trouble he gave them last summer, and so they concluded upon making him act as chief priest (without him knowing it) in carrying out Crosby's scheme. Poor Speer fell easily into the trap and by a little manipulation on the part of the wily trio he was induced to present Judge Knowles' name to the Republican convention, made a speech urging his nomination, and squarely opposed Col. Sanders, under whom he fought last summer. Wasn't this a charming revenge. Of course a knowledge of these facts will not add at all to the serenity of Sanders, Speer, and the rest of the anti-Crosby faction and for that reason I repeat that it is likely to cut quite a figure in Butte and Helena on election day. CAPITAL. ### Grand Lodge of Good Templars. We learn from the *Independent* that the Grand Lodge of Good Templars will meet at Butte on the 22d of this month for the purpose of holding its 17th annual session. It will be attended by members of the order from all parts of the Territory. The reports of the officers will show a larger membership than ever before in the history of the order in Montana. The following members have been elected to represent Helena: The majority will doubtless be in attendance. Representatives are: Massena Bullard, O. C. Bundy, J. W. Wade, Wm. Larey, P. S. Washburn, Mrs. Laura E. Bullard, Miss Annie Gremm. Alternates: Revs. L. L. Wood and J. J. Garvin, Mrs. B. Kirkendale, Mrs. F. M. Wood, Miss Idell Stubbs, Mrs. Esther Heberling and Miss Ida Swett. Massena Bullard, the secretary of the Grand Lodge of Good Templars, yesterday received an application for a charter to organize a new lodge at Butte, signed by fourteen colored persons. The charter and supplies were at once forwarded for that purpose. This will be the only lodge of colored persons in the Territory. Now is the season of the year when the wily candidate on the Independent ticket ca[t?]ches on to the unsuspecting ruralist and recites to him the whys and wherefores he should abandon the old parties and support the new one. We noticed such an stance [sic] yesterday. For three mortal hours did a candidate on the aforesaid ticket hold a granger down. Finally a passing friend hailed the ruralist and rescued him from a horrible fate, i. e., being talked to death. ## Column 5 # MISS LULU HURST. ## The Georgia Wonder Convinces the Doubting Thomases of Butte. Miss Lulu Hurst, known as the "Georgia wonder," made her first appearance before a Butte audience at Renshaw Opera House last evening. To say that her performances were wonderful or marvelous does not convey, to one who has not witnessed them, a proper idea of her strange and unknown power. Yet there is nothing in the appearance of the young lady indicating the possession of remarkable physical strength or unusual determination of will. Miss Hurst was sixteen last June. In stature she is somewhat above the medium height of ladies, weighs about 130 pounds; possesses pleasing and rather handsome features; a fine complexion, indicating perfect health, sparkling dark eyes and hair to match. When in repose her countenance wears a thoughtful look, but during her performance it is almost invariably wreathed in smiles and not infrequently her laughter is as hearty and joyous as that of those who witness the efforts and gyrations of the volunteers who attempt to resist her mysterious and unfathomable power. It is not our purpose in this notice to attempt to explain the source of that power or even to hazard an opinion concerning it. The young lady herself cannot define it. It seems to be an involuntary manifestation upon her part, the movements and force of which are beyond her control. For instance should strong young men attempt to hold a chair or a billiard cue, or a cane, or an umbrella in a certain position, Miss Hurst would simply place the palms of her hands upon the object and without the contraction of a muscle of her hands or arms the object would fly around the stage dragging the doubting Thomas with it notwithstanding his great efforts to remain in one position. Again large men sat in a chair. The young lady merely put her hands upon the side of the chair and without grasping it raised them from the floor. One of the largest and heaviest gentlemen she thus raised with one hand. The performances of the evening concluded with a still more wonderful exhibition of the remarkable power of the young lady. Five or six strong men raised a chair three or four feet from the floor. While in this position Miss Hurst placed her open hands, palms downward, upon it. The gentlemen were then requested to force the chair to the floor. After long struggling they succeeded in lowering it a few inches and then gave up the unequal contest. All the while Miss Hurst was smiling and seemed to enjoy the efforts of the gentlemen, and when they had ceased there was no quickening of the breath or evidence of exhaustion upon her part. Miss Hurst is a marvel, a wonder, exercising phenomenal power or force and those who witness her exhibitions cannot nor will not say she is a fraud or a humbug. She appears again this evening at the same place and those who desire to see the greatest wonder of the age and a manifestation of most marvelous power cannot afford to allow the opportunity to pass by unimproved. ### Rose Eytinge. The Salt Lake *Tribune* of October 14th, has the following about Rose Eytinge, who opens her Butte engagement at Renshaw Opera House next Monday evening: "A large sized audience enjoyed the performance of "Felicia, or Woman's Love" at the opera house last evening, and Rose Eytinge and her troupe treated those who were fortunate enough to attend, to a very good piece, and some excelle[n?]t acting. The play, Felicia, is of the French school, and contains many thrilling passages. It is the story of an uufortunate [sic] woman's love for a son who is illegitimate. He has distinguished himself in the army, and by his gallantry has become a captain in the artillery, and gained the decoration of the Legion of Honor. At a country place he has met wi[t]h a lovely girl, Dolores Mornay, and a mutual love springs up between them. He is aware of the irregularity of his nativity, and thinks it his duty to declare the fact to M. Mornay before asking his daughter's hand. He does so and shocks the parent considerably, but the matter is patched up for the present to meet with further difficulty in the further discovery that Madame Dumont, who has been represented as the young officer's aunt, is in reality his mother, and also the notorious Felicia, a woman whose name had become infamous at Paris. The manner in which the delicate parts of the drama are dealt with is admirable. Of course it all comes out happily, and is a full lesson on human life and experience, as well as a fruitful subject to ponder on. The author gives society some nuts to crack which are likely to put its teeth on edge. The delineation of the leading character by Rose Eytinge was in the lady's well-known style. She thrilled her audience by her emotional acting throughout, was loudly encored at the close of each act. ## Column 6 ### Complimentary Benefit. The following correspondence explains itself: *Mr. John Kelly, Butte, Montana:* DEAR SIR:—We the undersigned citizens of Butte and vicinity, entertaining a high appreciation of your rare musical accomplishments and of yourself as a gentleman, and being desirous of hearing you in one of your vocal and instrumental entertainments before you leave the city, respectfully request you to name the evening on which we can tender you a benefit as a testimonial of and a deserved tribute to your worth as a man and to your genius as a musician. Hoping to hear a favorable response to our request at an early date we remain yours respectfully, etc. BUTTE, M. T., Oct. 15, 1884. NAMES. | | | |---|---| | H Barn[e]tt | Dr J P [Tiernan?] | | Henry Jacobs | Con Murphy | | G W Beal | Daniel Searles | | C C [L?]arabie | Lee Mantle | | J B [Glidden?] | H L Frank | | F W Caplice | H C Bodley | | Leyson & Turck | H C Olmstead | | J R Clark | Jno J Tooey | | A W Orton | N J Bielenberg | | Geo F Marsh | H Eustice | | H B Smith | John Caplice | | J M Foster | Dr Robert Grix | | G W Newkirk | A C Bishop | | Perry H Beal | D J Welsh | | Rod D Leggat | | And 150 others. BUTTE, M. T., Oct. 15, 1884. To Messrs. J.R. Clark, John Caplice, D. J. Welch, Rod Leggat, Lee Mantle, H. L. Frank, H. Barnett, G. W. Beal and others. GENTLEMEN.—Your note of this date in which you kindly tender me a benefit is received. In reply I would state that on Saturday evening the 18th inst., and at Renshaw Opera House I will be pleased to meet you and at which time and place, assisted by Mrs. Kelly, I will render a series of selections which I feel assured will meet your approbation. Thanking you, gentlemen, for the very complimentary manner in which you express your appreciation of my efforts to entertain the public, I remain yours at command, JOHN KELLY. ### Meeting of Colored Citizens. The colored citizens of the city held a large and enthusiastic meeting last evening for the purpose of perfecting an organization of the voters of the city. [C. C. Chase?] was made chairman and A. White, secretary. Mr. James S[t?]ills in an appropriate speech stated the object of the meeting; that it was for the purpose of having the colored men vote for those who were their friends. His remarks were well received. Short speeches were made by number a of others and the meeting adjourned until Monday evening, October 20, at Ranjen & Gagnon's saloon, Galena street, which all, irrespective of party, are invited to attend. ### Base Ball. The Salt Lake nine have made arrangements to play three games with the Denver club October 20, 21 and 22. The expense attendant upon securing the visiting nine has been guaranteed by private parties in case the gate receipts do not pay expenses. The Salt Lakers being afraid that their own nine were not strong enough to hold down the Denver boys have wisely added some of the best players in the Butte nine who are now sojourning in Salt Lake. ### Personal. Mrs. Dr. S. L. Lee, who for several days past has been sojourning in Butte, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Dr. A. C. Bishop, departs on this morning's train for her home in Carson, Nevada. During her temporary stay in the city, besides improving old acquaintances of the Silver State, the lady has made numerous new ones, who exceedingly regret her departure. ### An Adept Burglary. Salt Lake *Herald:* On Sunday night as the train of the Utah & Northern was pulling northward near Ketchum, the superintendent's private car was entered and the gold watches of Superintendent Doddridge and Mr. Hinkle were both taken without either of the party being awakened. At last advices no clue had been discovered as to who the perpetrators were, but a full description of the missing watches was telegraphed to Ogden with instructions to the police. We are informed that Judge C. S. Warren will deliver a temperance lecture at the court house this evening. It is promised the lecture will cure the most inveterate toper of his habits, and that the man who listens to it, if he survive the lecture, will never again drink a drop of spirituous liquors. Admission free. A shot fired at the corner of Main and West Broadway a little before 12 o'clock last night attracted quite a crowd. Investigation proved that no one was hurt, and that the firing was done by a man considerably under the influence of the ardent. He was taken to the city jail by officers Smith and Moulder, where he was bailed out. He will make his appearance in the court to-day at 2 p. m., to explain the cause. ## Column 7 ### Local News. Bar silver was quoted at 1.10¼ in the New York market yesterday. The bicycle has become the favorite steed for our athletic young men. Judge Nichols fined a drunk and disorderly $5.00 and costs yesterday. The finishing touches are being put on Hamilton's new building. It is an ornament to the city. Owing to the indisposition of Judge Wilcox yesterday no business was transacted in the Police Court. Preparations are making to open the "Crystal" in Hamilton & Pfouts' building this evening. It will be the crack place of the city. Hon. J. K. Toole will have the advantage of a Democratic administration at Washington to assist him in working for his constituents. A few days ago, Richardson, of the Mint, received a handsome chandelier costing $300, which will illuminate the new building when finished. All the heavy-weights of Silver Bow county are invited to unite their strength and tussle with Lulu Hurst, and be convinced of her wonderful powers. The initial number of the *Sockgrower's Journal*, published at Miles City, is received. It is a bright, newsy paper of eight pages and contains numerous items of interest to parties in the cattle business. We wish it a prosperous trip on the sea of journalism. Ex-Gov. Solomon, of Wisconsin, who for the past twenty-four years has been an unswerving Republican, told the solid men of Wall street, at the Cleveland meeting in New York City, the 9th inst., why he could not support Mr. Blaine, the notorious jobber and charlatan. Gov. Solomon is but one of many good men who refuse to condone Blaine's unbroken career of corruption. Mr. George Stoner, who returned from the Little Rockies several days ago, does not speak in very flattering terms of that new El Dorado. The diggings in that section can only be worked two or three months in the year, owing to the scarcity of water, and are not extensive enough to justify the hope that a camp of any importance will ever spring up. Disgusted gold-seekers are leaving the place every day. [We are?] pleased to state that at the earnest solicitation of many of our citizens Mr. John Kelly has consented to give one of his rare musical entertainments in Butte next Saturday evening. Mr. Kelly will be assisted by Mrs. Kelly who is one of the most accomplished organists and pianist in the East. The entertainment promises to be largely attended and those who are so fortunate as to be present will hear choice selections rendered as only true artists can render them. # SANDS & BOYCE. ## An Old Dodge of Quack Doctors, Bunko Steerers and Mercantile Confidence Men. ## The Most Successful of the Entire Batch of Swindlers Who Plunder Society. ## He Opens His Pack in Some Hotel in True Tom Pepper Style. ## Why He's a Wrap Fiend or a Dealer in Bogus Jewelry. ## The Line to Which He Hews. ## The Wrap Fiend's Prices and the Class of Goods He Handles. It is an old dodge of quack doctors, bunko steerers and mercantile confidence men "to drop on" a town in which money is plentiful and which, therefore, offers a tempting opportunity for the practice of their corrupt and dishonest methods ; and assume to be what they are not, to do what they cannot and do not wish to do that they may acquire money more rapidly than by straightforward and honest methods. ### THE HONEST METHODS Of acquiring money are too slow and otherwise distasteful to men of the stamp referred to and hence whatever ability they possess they are willing and anxious to use in any way, however dishonest, that promises the best pecuniary results. The mercantile confidence man, who usually comes and goes by night, is probably one of the most successful of the entire batch of ### SWINDLERS With which society is infested and by which it is plundered, for he assumes to be conducting a legitimate business in legitimate articles of trade. He usually ## Column 8 ### The Semi-Weekly Miner. Published every Wednesday and Saturday Morning. —BY THE— Miner Publishing Co. *TERMS—BY MAIL.* | | | |---|---| | One copy one month................. | $ .50 | | One copy six months................. | 3.00 | | One copy twelve months........ | 5.00 | Delivered by carrier, 50 cents per month payable to the carrier each month. Advertising rates will be furnished on application. ### OPENS HIS PACK In true Tom Pepper style, in the parlor or sample-room of some hotel, and you never knew him to deal in any line of goods the value of which is familiar to the public or easily ascertained, but on the contrary, you'll always find his stock to be ### LADIES' WRAPS, *sightly* but *inferior,* bogus jewelry or something of that sort, the true value of which is known only to the experienced. "Why?" He avoids the one because it presents no opportunity to ### DEFRAUD, And he elects the other because it *does* present such an opportunity. The line to which he hews is to obtain the *biggest possible price* for the *least possible equivalent.* The ### WRAP FIEND Is now quartered at a hotel in this city and he is probably not here for recuperation. In *your interests* and not in our interests, particularly, but in the interests of trade, generally, we warn you against the Wrap Fiend and advise you to patronize some *established house* that will sell you *honest goods* at *honest prices;* one that cannot afford to do otherwise and one that you can hold responsible for any injustness that you may suffer by it. There are several such houses in Butte, and the one that can give you the *best value* should receive your preference. ### OUR VALUE. Russian Circulars, of diagonal cloth, for $12.00; sold by the general trade at $18.00. Russian Circulars, of matlasse, for $12.00; sold by the general trade at $20.00. Matlasse coats, fur-trimmed, for $15.00; usual price $25.00. Ottoman Silk Circulars, fur-trimmed, quilted lining, etc., for $18.00; usual price, $3[0?].00. Diagonal Cloth Dolmans, braided and trimmed with astrakan, for $22.50; usual price, $35.00. Plush Coats, for $25.00; usual price $40.00. Diagonal Cloth Coats, braided and fur-trimmed, for $25.00; usual price, $40.00. Ottoman Silk Circulars, fur-lined, for $25.00; usual price, $35.00. The Wrap Fiend's prices are all he can get and for wraps that no established and reputable house in the world would buy and sell, for they are made expressly to cheat. Very respectfully, SANDS & BOYCE. ### DIED. RICKARDS—In Butte City, October 15th, 1884, of diphtheria, Earl Merritt, son of John E. and [illegible — 1 line] Friends are invited to attend the funeral at 10 o'clock this (Thursday) morning, from the family residence, No. 109 Washington street, corner of Silver ### GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL, ANACONDA, MONTANA. MATHER & REY, PROPRIETORS. This fine, new, commodious Hotel is now open for the accommodation of permanent and transient guests. The table is supplied with the best in the market. The rooms are ample in size and furnished in first-class style, with all the modern conveniences. Families and single gentlemen will find at the GRAND CENTRAL all the conveniences and comforts of a well provided home. Accommodations for two hundred guests. A share of the public patronage respectfully solicited. Charges reasonable. 12-29-dtf ### P. R. DOLMAN, *STORAGE AND COMMISSION MERCHANT.* BUTTER AND EGGS SPECIALTIES. HAY AND GRAIN Sold on track in Car Lots. Ware House at Depot Ground. Office and Sales Rooms, Nos. 10 and 12 W. Park St N. B.—The Oldest Commission House, Silver Bow County. ### H. BARNETT Offers his large and selected stock of fall and Winter Goods consisting of PLUSHES, in all colors, Silk Velvets and Velvetteens, Cashmere in all colors, the latest styles of Dress Goods. Fancy Goods, Millinery in great variety, fine Trimmings, Notions, Ladies' aud Childrens Hosiery, Ladies' and Childrens' Shoes and Slippers at the lowest prices. Call and sati-fy yourself before purchasing elsewhere. Orders from the country will be promptly attended to. ### H. BARNETT, 307 MAIN ST., ### J. C. SINGER, Furniture and Upholstery. 27 West Park St.) [illustration: coffin] Undertaking a Specialty. jul8tr