Butte Excited

TALK OF LYNCHING A CHINAMAN SUSPECTED OF MURDER. A Naval Encounter in Chester River—Joe Murphy Will Appear on the Helena Stage—Annexation.

BUTTE, Dec. 11.—There is considerable excitement over the murder of John Braden by gashing him with a saw. The murderous Mongolian is still at large, though every effort is being made to effect his capture. Sheriff Lloyd visited Deer Lodge yesterday and searched for the fugitive, but without avail. He returned last night, having heard that the mob would attack Chinamen. He stationed a large number of special officers to keep a lookout and to preserve the peace. There was no violence attempted. Today a reward of $500 was offered for the apprehension of the brute, and further rewards will be paid for any information leading to his arrest.