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Jim Blafne's MemOry-HOw He Greets
His Old Friend Ferguson,

Blaine has the superb gift of memory. He
never forgets anything in his life. No
incident that meets his attention fails to i'm
press itself upon his recollection, and he has
the power to recall il, whenever the same
associations or conditions are renewed.
Secretary Sherman had a camp-meeting at
Waterville, and there were ten thousand
people there, from all parts of the State.
While Sherman was speaking, Blaine was
moving around among the crowd, sitting
under the trees with The farmers, and loung-
ing in their wagons with them. He knew
them all, and they smiled at his recognition
with grateful hearts. One of Blaineis most
intimate friends brought up a bashful farmer.
''Senator," said he, ~ want to make you ac-
quainted with Mr.. Ferguson, Of such and such
a township" ~, s.a.5 III
"Why!" exclaimed Blaine, jumping up and
graspirg The farmer by the hand, ~ don't
need to be introduced to Mr.. Ferguson, unless
he has forgotten me. The last time l saw
you," he continued, squirting his eye up at
the farmer in a way that is peculiar to him,
'''you drove me with your team across from
Albion 10 Wa'erville, and a mighty good team
you had. Did you ever break that off-horse
o. Jumping? Let's see, that was in 1869, I'll
never forget that ride. How are Mrs. Fergu-
son and the girls Did that boy of yours
ever make out anything with his patent.
And Farmer Ferguson's face beamed all
over with qualification. What he supposed,
of course, had been forgotten long ago by this
man Of the world, had been remembered by
Mr.. Blaine as one of the events of his life, as
it was in his own. Farmer Ferguson went
home and told his wife and children that he
had seen SpnlfOr RI0ina who rn,oa,nloroI
all about that trip and the jumping horse and
Johns patent and Senator Blaine will be
the patron saint of that family forever.
This sort of business is genuine in Blaine.
1t was just as much satisfaction to him to be
able to remember these incidents, as it was to
Farmer Ferguson to have them remembered.
IN. Y. Graphic.
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The wolf asked the goat to dinner, but the
goat declined. A fox sleeps, but counts hens
in his dreams. The wolf changes his hair
every year, but remains a wolf. Dog, why
do you BARK To frighten the wolves away.
Dog, why do you keep your tail between your
legs? l am afraid of the wolf. Love, fire
and cough cannot be hid. Make friends with
a bear, but keep hold of the ak. Everything
is bitter to him who has gall in his mouth.
Bread and salt humble a robber. A full
stomach is deaf to instruction. If you hunt
two hares you will catch neither. You NAV
shut the door on the devil, but he will enter
by the window. p Use not the crop until it Is
stacked. 1t is not necessary TO pillow and sow
fools they grow themselves. Truth is not
drowned lis water, nor burned in fire. fool
may throw a stone into a pond /; il may take
seven sages to pull il out. No bones are
broken by a mothers fist. Whose bread and
whose salt | eat, his praise 1 sing. Lies mar.h
on rotten legs. Who lies will steal. He 81
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NEED OF

The accident, described III orr dispatches,
caused by the breaking down of the stand at
a fair and the consequent manning and loss
of life, reminds us it is a very good idea to
lock the stable before the horse is stolen. A
law making it obligatory for the proper Off
warden Or health officer, to examine at stated
times structures and buildings where crowds
may be expected would not be a bad one.
Bridges should be also subjected to the closest
scrutiny. Churches, school houses aud halls
of all kinds should not be used before being
examined in every point where danger might
be a~pprehended, by an lynx-eyed inspector.
As the matter stands the lives of hundreds
are practically at the mercy of contractors
and workmen. 1t may be that the majority
of contractors and master-workmen are
honest and efficient but all are not. Every
now and then the telegraph thrills the county
with the news of the breaking down of a
railroad bridge and the precipitating ofthe load
of human beings into a watery grave, or the
demoiishing of a church, or opera house or
school house with the consequent loss of life.
But who knows to-day how many structures
in Montana are tablet to cause such an accident
as that occurring at Adrian? Everybody's
business is the business of nobody. Let the
Adrian disaster be remembered by our next
Legislature and a suitable law be passed.
There will be the same need of legislation
then as at this time when the calamity is
fresh in our minds.
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A good story is told of the Rev. Hoadley
Proctor, who once preached in Rutland, VT.
One bitter cold day, when the church was but
half warmed, brother Proctor had for his text
a very warm verse. Just before the benesic-
ton he leaned forward and said to one of the
deacons in front of the pulpit, in tones loud
enough to be heard by all, " Brother Griggs,
90 see hat this house is better warmed this
afternoon it's no kind of use for me TO warn
sinners of the danger of hell when the very
idea Of hell is a comfort to them" -
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TAKING A

After two years of close application to office
work the editor of this paper has decided
npon taking a little vacation-upon taking a
rest, or, shall we say upon giving the readers
of the MINER a much wished-for rest. As
Won will; but at all events for some weeks to
come, and until further notice, the MINER
will be in the editorial charge of Professor
H. p. Rolfe, lately Of Helena.
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men of New York city and of other parts Of
the country would use their influence against
him.
His i'll luck in the selection of confidential
advisers is not yeL forgotten. The voters who
hold the balance of power are not impressed
with the safety of having a third term Presi-
dent. Against these and other influences the
machine politicians Of the Republican party
will have to work in order to carry out their
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That was, so to speak, a most merciful judge
noticed in yesterdays Geographic news, who
fined a numerous rascal $3.50 for placing OBJ
structions on the Lake Shore passenger track.
They must hold the lives of passengers at a
very low price in New York State.
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De Lesseps, shortly to arrive in new York,
has started a paper in Paris to advocate his
Darien canal project. If this were consi6-
cred a practicable undertaking it would need
no journalistic bolstering. The N~icaraguan
Canal Company will INST require the aid of a
special newspaper in placing their stocks on
the market.
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HELENA

A. E. Speckert leaves for Bntte tomorrow.
Mr.. Stubs of the Ferry has movedhis fam.
lily into town for the winter. Mr.. Stubs
will remain at the ranch.
Captain Stafford is in from Canon Ferry to
attend the Fair. :.
DR.. Parberry is visiting town this week. He
reports the White Sulphur Springs in a four
ishing condition.
David Marks, of l.. Marks & Son, of Butte,
has been in town during the week attending
the Fair.
Apples are selling on the streets at Is cents
a pound. Large quantities of fruit are brought
in from the outside. d "
The cobble-stone gutter on Main street is
already finished as far as Broadway.
The Nellie Boyd Troupe play the "Hidden
Hand" this evening. Sawtelle leads off with
Boucicault's drama "Arrah-nee-pogue." fol-
lowed by the farce of "Nan, the Good-for-
Nothing"
Prof. Address had his wonderful birds on
the Fair Grounds to-day, and announced an
exhibition for rs cents for adults.
1t is we'll worth while for the hungry at
tendant at the FAIR to patronize the ladies' res
~taurant, which appears to be well attended
thus far.
The Odd Fellows ball comes off this even
ing. The order has a fine hall which is beau
tifully ornamented by flags and evergreens,
and everything betokens an enjoyable even
ing. ,..... ... ... ..-.. l...
Tuesdays attendance at the Fair was rather
thin, but to-day hundreds were present at an
early hour to witness the 1OO-mile ride of W..
V. Smith, who rode for a $1,000 premium.
The race commenced at ii O'Clock in the
morning. The rider used twenty horses,
stopping at the end of each mile and chang
ing, which Of course occupied some minutes.
The wind was very strong and clouds of dust
filed the track making the riding exceedingly
difficult. At the end of so miles Mr.. Smith
was several minutes ahead. From that time on
he kept about even until the Doth mile was
finished, when he was four Ii inutes ahead.
On starting on the last mile his horse became
unmanageable and threw the rider on a rail,
~injuring him severely, and two or three min
utes were lost in saddling another horse and
riding out to him. But being assisted in
mounting and applying the whip he succeed
ed in passing the judges stand just one-half
minute ahead of time. The excitement was
very great towards the close, and Mr.. Smith
was received with rousing cheers.
Tn 6OO-yard race was won by Little Dick,
with Cricket second. The purses being $3.50
and $50, respectively.
The mile dash came next with purses of
5000 and $50. A. Samples Premium came in
first; Bakers Retort second, and Williams
Terlulia last. Time $50. CID.
HELENA, Oct. LIST, 1879.
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A large delegation of leading ~Bonapaltists
left Paris a few days ago for Chiselhurst.
The object of their visit is to attempt a re-
Cancellation between the ex-Empress and
Prince Napoleon, the present head of the
House, .-.
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The proposer of the Grant excursion party
which was to take place last June, finds it
necessary to rise up and explain in a two-col-
umn dispatch that the excursion would have
had no connection with politics. We do not
judge it necessary to iniict the long state
ment Oh our readers.
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On the Northern Pacific, west of Bismarck,
the track is being laid down at the rate Of a
mile a day. At this rate the hundred miles
contracted for will soon be finished; but the
graders are pushing on west of the p~rojecte,
terminal point. Before winter sets in the
line will, be graded all the way to the Yellow
etopa
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1879-10-07

The San Francisco Chronicle, De Young's
folds $4,000 copies per hour, Faster work
than this can be boosted by very few offices
in the world.
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Major Maginnis has returned from a visit to
Flathead Agency.
Nellie Boyd's Company present "Engaged'
this evening. Although not favorably loca-
ted this troupe draws large houses.
Sawtelle's Company give We drama 1.-TWO
Orphans" this evening. I Genevieve ap-
pears for the last time and Don enter the
Convent.
The Butte coaches brought in a score of
visitors to the Fair this evening.
The pen man has begun operations in Hell
ena but has been pretty well shown up by the
Helena papers.
Rev. w. G. Shipper and his family are in
town this week.
To-day has been a fine day for the Fair and
the number attending are larger even thar
yesterday. On entering the grounds the first
thing noticeable is the change of the build
ings. Floral Hall, stands, sheds and stalls are
all now placed outside the track. More sheds
and stalls have been added. The new build
ing for restaurant and saloon is a large, fine
looking building, on the top of which are
rising seats which will accommodate nearly
1000 people and are covered by a roof III
command a view of the whole track.
D.. M. Osborne q Go. have on exhibition
their reapers, selfbinders and mowers near
which is the Lion hay rake and Wheeler
move :. Charley Jeffries exhibits a hand
some cutter, trotting sulky and wagon.
Paynter, Brown & Weisenhorn exhibit some
handsome buggies. 4 ..,.. -.
The show in Agricultural Hall is much
better than in previous years. A handsome
collection of Montana watermelons, musk
melons, grapes, plums, M many kinds of
apples, mostly from Missoula county, are
noticeable. Potatoes ten inches in length,
pumpkins and squashes Of an enormous size,
turnips, onions, beets of , small magnitude
catch the eye at once. D he grain on exhibi-
ton would surpass that Of any other State
or Territory. g
In the poultry department are fine displays
of turkeys, chickens, ducks and geese. The
above HAL is thronged with ladies and there is
fine work to be seen i'll the various articles of
embroidered garments which we leave to the
more happy (?) married reporters to describe.
We noticed some very handsome penmanship
which is doubtless the work of the poet,
Eddy. Ig. Oppe displays some very hand
jewelry of home manufacture Mr..
Steinmeitz has also a good display. But the
exhibit in the line Of jewelry and sill
verware is that of Mr.. Bailey, among whose
collection is a handsome chain made of Mon
tana gold. Attention is attracted to these
articles by a sign with letters made up of
silver pieces moved by clock work. [By elec-
t~ricity.-ED.] -ul t t-aa' aa@ .r
The stuffed birds, by Miss Mantore, take
the eye of every visitor. sE.a -el r .-.....
The Photographic displays by o. q. Bundy
and those of Madame Eckert ale very credit
to any artists.
A handsome collection Of minerals, the
property of Il. III. Kleinschmidt, we think, is
Other exhibits might ave been made
of Montana minerals and we hope will be in
the future. H.a
We have not time to mention the other de-
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1879-10-07

The Grand jury failed to find a true bill
against the Sheritf's posse who killed the
charcoal burners in the riot near Eureka, Ne
vada, some two months ago.
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FOUND
Dissolution of Partnership

NOTICE Is hereby given that the Partnership
An heretofore existing between the under
All debts due from, or claims against the part
nership. will be settled by Mr.. benjamin.. All
W.P. Forbis, who Is authorized to receipt for
the same, Ul.sf .,E4T III, -~''
-... .rt a,....r GEO. BENJAMIN.
Butte, Sept. 10th 1870. AZ
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The Musselshell region is enveloped in
smoke. A fire came through the Judith gap
last Monday and is sweeping the country
from Hopley east towards Careless creek and
fears are entertained that it may prove disas-
trous. -
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Thus Detroit Free Press on the lost boy at
the fair:
Late in the afternoon yesterday one of the
ponce discovered a boy about nine years old
curled up in a corner of Machinery Hall and
made inquiry:
club, what are you doing here ?"
'Ilm lost " was the !aconic reply.
GLOW long since you have seen your
friends ?"
"Well, l left dad about three hours ago, |
guess"
"And you've been lost ever since q"
"Yes." oil
"Well, it's too bad" .... -.'
"Y-yes, it's a sad case,'' said the lad, trying
to appear very brave, 'but I'll bet that while
I'm doing all the losing dads doing most of
the feeling bad
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ECONOMY FAMILY SOAP.

This Soap will wash in hard or soft
q oar better h any imported
and pliable 1t removes Tar, Paint, Pit
1T is the cheapest soap ever Offer
this market; u Is manufactured III Montana
The best material being used. support
manufactures. Direct orders TO
]. P. NELSON
l59-1y. RI VIRGINIA CITY. n
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$4,000 Reward!

STRAYED, from Walkervilie or viel
- about September LIST, 1879, two horses
scribed as follows:
o. Very dark bay, almost brown, eight,
OLD ana al (connected) on lett stifie;
brand, inverted, on left shoulder.
a. Very light bay horse, branded Ill
nected) on left stifle, will weigh 1900 ID
least. On left side, just below the kidney,
sore caused by d stallion bite.
A reward of $50 will be paid for such info
ton as will lead to the recovery of the 4
described horses. PETER LISH.
I74-W3t Walkeryi
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WANTED.
A GIRL to wait on the table, one wbd
"A had experience. Good wages will be
INQUIRE at Little Restaurant Around the Cd
October 4th-53.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-02-22
REMEMBER THIS.

Cuban Chill Tonic, the great
West Indies Fever and Ague Rem>
edy, cures chiIls and fevers every
time. 1t cures when qninine and
physicians prescriptions fail to cure.
Thousands of bottles have been
given away and not IL single failure.
1t cures chIlls and feyers quick er
than anything else on earth, and
the cure is complete and permanent.
1t cures liver complaint and bilious
ness. 1t gives health to the poor,
pale, sick sufferer. 1t gives an
appetite and purifies the blood.
1t is the finest aud best family med
icine Ill the world. 1t should be in
every family in this town and cOun.
ty, becaus" 1t saves sickness and
gives health. There is no earthly
reason why you should suffer with
chilIs and fevers, when Cuban Chill
Tonic, the great West Indies Fever
and Ague Remedy will cure you,
Get a bottle from your druggist
Phillips & Jones and try it.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-02-22
Lipp:ncott's Magazine.

Several articles III Lippincott's
Magazine for March are noticeable
alike for their timely interest and
their fine illustrations. :" A Day
with Hudson's Bay Dog-Sledges "
gives vivid picture of winter travel
over frozen wastes. The /" Pottery
and Porcelain at the Paris Exposi,
ton are described with thorough
knowledge and discrimination by
Jennie j. Young. author Of g The
Ceramic Art" whose paper is ems
bellisLed with cuts of some of the
choicest specimens of the different
schools. The mOurnful career of
Richard Realf is recounted by his
friend Rossiter johnson, and IA por-
trait of the handsome ard unfor-
Iunate poet strengthens this appeal
10 the readers sympathies. Ed
ward King concludes his sketches
of hungarian and Austrian scenes
with a sparkling and well-iIlustrated
description OF Vienna. Live
Wood Ill our Whipping Post" by
Howard Nj. Jenkins, may be cons
mended to the attention of all VII o
are interested in tue subject of
criminal legislation. Under the
title of My Village in the South"
Miss Annie Potter begins what
promises TO be very entertaining
series of pictures of Southern life.
Monsieur Pampalon's Repentance"
an amusing story of French mans
ners 1" Joseph's Adventure" which
IS a glimpse OF the ruder aud more
adventurous life of California !;
q" Women's Husbands" of which
the opening tale is concluded in this
number; 'srhrough Winding Ways"
and many shorter contributions pre-
serve the usual variety and
piQuancy of the Magazine.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-02-22
Have you seen the great displa,

Have you seen the great display
at Gwinner's this fall2 1t will
feast. your eyes and put money into
your pockets to visit his crowded
establishment You will find there,
a fresh stock and latest styles of
clothing in mems, youths and boys
suits and Overcoats, mems, youths
and boys Boots, Shoes. Hats, Caps
and Furnishing Clouds. Indies,
misses and childrens Shoes in great
variety. A full line OF presentation
goods. Fireworks, powder, shot,
caps and cartridges. All the
seasonable fruits, fresh candies, nuts
and raisins, cream cheese, crackers
and groceries The celebrated
"Farmers Shoe" introduced by him
a year ago, is still ahead of any.
thing in the market, and meets with
general approval and ready sale.
lie has also added a finer line OF
this style shoe for ladies and chill
dren. The bulk of this stock was
purchased at sacrifice for cash
during five weeks absence North.
And it is safe to say will meet all
competitions. Subscriptions to
Magazines and Newspapers at pub
lisher's prices.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-02-22
Why WIN You

Allow a cold to advance in your
system and thus encourage more Sc
Iious maladies, such as Pneumonia
H-morrhages and Lung troubles
when an immediate relief can be SO
readily attained. Boschee's German
Syrup has gained the largest sale in
world for the cure of Coughs, Colds
and the severest Lung Diseases. 1t
is DR.. Boschee's famous German pre-
scriplion, and Is prepared with the
greatest care, and no fear need be
entertained in administering it. to
the youngest child, as per directio ~.
The sale of this medicine is imp o.
cedeuted. Since first introduced
there has been Il constant increi g.
ing demand and without a single
report OF a failure to do its work i'll
a ~ case. Ask your Druggist as to
the Truth of these remarks. Large
size bottles, IS cents. Try it and be
convinced.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-02-22
HAVE YOUR JOB Work DONE
AT THE CITIZEN JOB OFFICE
The epidemic of 1878 in NIissia
airpri.

The Epidemic of 1878 in NIissis-
sippi.
Col. j. u. Power will publish at
at an early day, detailed PAM
phlet report of the receipts and dis
bursements through him as Grand
Secretary of Masous and Grand
Treasurer of Odd FeIlows-amount
ing to upwards of seventy-fve thou
sand dollars.
In order to make this publication
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sible, and valuable for future refer
ence, it will contain:
list. A statement OF receipts; each
Lodge or individual to have credit
by name.
2sh. A statement Of disbursements:
but names of individuals to whom
relief has been dispensed, not to be
published.
r. 3D.. Extracts from correspond
ehce, showing the spirit of the Civ
ing and receiving.
4th. As complete list as can be
complied of all who died of yellow
fever In Mississippi during the
Epidemic. Dates to be given when
as..eftained.
9th. Statistics-giving first cases
total cases; total deaths.
9th. Total funds received and dis.
bursed for relief at each place.
7th. Tributes TO the heroic dead
from the public press.
9th. Incidents of the Plague.
9th. Sanitary rules and regula
tions recommended by State Board
of Health.
A copy of this Report,-whici
will make from $50 to 200 pages
will be mailed free to each con
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Others. the price will be so cents pei
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over and above the actual cost o
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