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The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17
BLACK HILLS

There is ore enough in sight in the DeSmet
mine to run for five years.
Another GO stamp mill has been ordered for
the Deadwoo1 mining company.
Four Cinnamon were arrested last week in
Deadwood for running opium dens.
Deadwood's new court house is completed
and is said to be by all odds the finest in the
Territory.
From one to three funerals per day have
been held for seventeen days in the upper
Deadwood gulch.
At Golden Gate the epidemic is at IA stand
still, no Lew cases being reported for several
days.
The Evange!ine mine, uea" Rockford, which
petered out a year or less ago. is coming to
the front again.
Subscriptions to the amount of ST., Ol4. have
been paid in at Central to be expended in
fire apparatus.
The motto of the Deadwood Times on the
question of new territory seems to be, 'tforly v
six parallel or fight"
There is NO want amongthe laboring~ classes
at Deadwood. The work Of rebuilding has
given work to all.
Main street in Deadwood is inundated, as
IL "tlt, I'LL lllC IuoI VI ltcN loiutbIS. NicFC
room is wanted.
A ten stamp mill is being erected on the
Odd Lexington in Spruce gulch. The mill
was formerly located on one of the gulch
mines.
The Ne,rs says 1t IS to the interest of the
Hills that We have a territory of our own.
We have nc interests in eastern Dakota, and
all that they wish is that the Hills be tackled
on as a western ~appendage to add to their
revenue.
A mining suit between the Davenport and
Black Hills mining company VS.. James
Broodie, involving millions Of dollars, has at
last been settled, by compromise, the papers
of the suit all having been destroyed in the
Deadwood fire.
A leading post surgeon of the United States
who lately visited Lead City, gives it as his
belief that the terrible scourge which has
lately visited that vicinity arises from the
large amo>mt of decaying animals and voge-
table matter.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17

The Western Cnion Telegraph Company
have taken all important new departure, in
augurated a new era in the history of the
telegraph. They have discarded the g~alvanic
battery heretofore in use, and now generate
the requisite electricity by mechanical force,
using a machine invented for the purpose by
Stephen d. Field. Of San Francisco. A saw
ing OF % per cent. in expense is claimed.
Will the company now make a reduction of
30 per cent in favor Of theiI customers?
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17

The boy OF Is who marrIes against his
fathers wishes is generally a fool, but the
father who beats his son TO a jelly OH that
account may be safely set down as a fiend
Wesley Summers, of Pickens county, 5. G., a
precocious hoy a little less than Is years old,
ieied his fathers opposition recently by mar
ryine. The father spent all the next day
hunting for his son, and, finding him in the
evening. took him home, where the youthful
bridegroom was beaten until he was almost
senseless. The unhappy boy then employed
tile little strength he, had left in committing
suicide.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17

Mining shares, says the Boston Economist
are underground decided revival in the Lon
don stock market, and the memories of old
losses are fast fading away. The personal
examination of American mines by ackowledg-
ed experts, with the favorable reports ren-
dered by them, has had the effect to open the
eyes of English investors to the truth in the
case, so that they are now able to recognize
a valuable mine when it is reported to them.
American mining stocks are rapidly growing
in favor and are looked upon as sources OF
actual income.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17

Although Cameron captured the Penlsyl-
vania convention for Grant, the x-President's
majority of twenty was so slim that many of
his supporters are becoming converted to tile
idea that their candidate for IA third term
stands no show in the national convention,
and even il nominated would be almost certain
of defeat. The Grant men are, therefore, ell
deavoring to convey the impression to the
country that he is not anxious for furtherp olit-
ical honors, and several "contidenlial friends
are now engaged in the effort to make
people believe that he is not voluntarily in
the Presidential arena. 1t is too thin. There
is no room for doubt that Grant was fully
acquainted with Cameron's int nSions and
indirectly aided and encouraged that great
machine politician IN the effort to capture the
delegation to Chicago. Had the name al
Grant been received with reclamation by the
convention measurable assurance would have
been given OF popular support, but inas,nucl
as he secured only a b re majority his
friends seem convinced of the hopeless
ness of the third-term project, and are there
fore end. avoring 70 pave the way for hi:
retirement, should he receive a few m ,e set
backs.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17
COPPER MINING.

Unless South America soon makes some
very heavy expectations of copper into this
country, which is little to be feared, an M
portant rise is confidently expected in the
market value of that metal. At the present
ruling price copper mining operations can be
made very profitable in this district owing to
the high percentage of copper contained in
our ores, and the inexpensiveness with which
they can be reduced. but if a rise such as is
anticipated shall occur, copper mining vii! be
a source of great revenue to the district and
will do much towards placing Butte first and
foremost among the mining camps Of the
coast.
In the Mountain and Colusa mines, belong
ing to the New York Copper Company, FAST
deposits of copper ore of high grade are being
uncovered, and so high is the percentage of
metal that a large proportion of the ore ex-
tracted is being shipped profitably as far as
PENNSYLVANIA for reduction. In the Cora,
also, below water level, the ore is said to con-
tam a large proportion of copper, as we'll as
being rich in silver, and as soon as the proper
machinery necessary u SILK pelo" Ilie wafer
line is started in operation, our copper pro-
duct will be largely increased. A great deal
of copper ore is likewise being extracted from
the Gagnon silver bonanza, being shipped to
the Colorado smelter for reduction.
At the Rock Island active preparations are
being made to extract copper ore, an extern
sive ledge having been discovered, below
water level, carrying from thirty-fivc to fifty
per cent. of that metal, in excellent form for
cheap reduction. With the opening OF spring,
therefore, when other copper deposits will be
worked, it is safe to say that the copper pro-
due: of the camp will add largely to our
material prosperity, for with the coming of
the rsilroad, which will cheaper transporta-
ton. the profits of copper mining, already
large, will be almost doubled.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17
Sweet Consciousness Of Duty Performed

The other day, over at the Alameda baths,
a timid aud retiring looking man waited until
the superintendent was disengaged and then
said to him.:
Il do hate to give any one trouble, but have
You a long stick or pole Of any kind you could
lend me p
No, sir; | told you 81 ten minutes ago."
snapped the Over-driven official.
so you did," replied the man "but i
thought I'd just ask once more. guess now
I've done my duty in the matter. Don't you
think 70 ?"
"What matter? What on earth are YOU
taking about?"
"Whv, you see my mother-in-law Owed of
down there at the deep end about half an
hour ago. and as she hasn't come up vet /
thought Id ike TO tell my wife that | had sor-
ter jabbed round on the bottom for her
awhile anyway, bui If cant, why | suppose ]
cn't, that's ALL" And pensively writing her
address on a tag, 10 he tied to the old lady
when she came up. the conscientious ma
walked away.--S. +. Post.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17
Railroad Sale.

NEW YORK, Feb. 11.-Wall street news
yesterday says a subscription block Of the
Sonora Railroad, projected to run from Yuay-
mas, on the Gulf Of California, to the south
ern extension of the Atchison, Topeka Il
SAINT Fe railroad system. in New Mexico and
Arizona, recently sold III Boston for "A bonus
of $1,000. The last sale was at $3.50 and it
may be interesting to some to now that the
same block Was sold each time. The first
thirty miles of road are to be constructed in
mediately, beginning at Yuaymas.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17
FaVOrinS blaine.

CHICAGO. Feb. 1.-THE Tribune. which
has been ii strong Grant paper with f. B.
Wasl,hurrr IN the background AS first choice,
but al present not prominent enough AS a
candidate, has apparently begun to favor
Blaine over all other contestants (Waslrhurne
alone excepted) and is Publishing Il large
amount Of n-ws matter moving The popu-
larily of the Maine candidate in the West.
1t says to-day the Michigan delegation, which
i" '76 cast a solid vote against Blaine, will,
according to present indications, he instructed
for Blaine.
The Tribme's st. Louis special intimates
that the GIANT feeling is warilg ana that
Sherman and Blaine are booiniac.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17

The Cincinnati Enquirer cites the long
lives of most of the Presidents to prove that
public life in this country is not opposed to
longevity, and thinks the record may afford
some consolation to venerable politicians with
Presidential aspirations. John Adams reached
the great age of 80 years and S months.
James madison died at S., Thomas Jefferson
at 50, John Q. Adams at so, Martin Van
Buren, at 70, Andrew Jackson at IS, James
Buchanan at II, and Willard Fillmore at ~
living,
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17
PARNELL.

An exchange says: Mr.. Parnell is not, as
has been asserted, a man of large means.
Some one, Who has been examining his rent
roll, states that his income from his estate is
not over $500 a year,, which is but a small
sum when compared with that which many
landed proprietors in Great Britain and Ire
land derive from their possessions. He is
connected by descent with some of the eldest
and most respectable families of the United
Kingdom, and his ancestors have been for
many years prominent in the history OF both
countries. His family have been in Ireland
since the days of Cromwell, with whom their
fortunes were for the time allied, in conse-
quence of a similarity Of political faith. MIR.
Parnell was educated at Harrow, one of the
great public schools of England, and at Mag
dalen College, the most exclusive and arlsto-
cratic of the various colleges that go to make
up the University at Cambridge. 1t is need
less to say that he is a Protestant, though we
imagine that many of our readers have sup
pcsed that he was a Roman Catholic. His
mother was a daughter of Admiral Stewart OF
the United States navy, who gave to himself
and the vessel he communicative Ionstitu-
tion-the well known name of "Old Iron
SIDES" by his many acts of heroism during the
war of 1872. Through this medium Mr.. Par
nell has a number of relatives in this country,
one of whom. we believe, is Mrs. Fenno
Tudor. of Boston. He is thirty-thlee years
of ore fall. slim. GOOD looking and unmarried.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17

1t is reported that a duel is likely to occur
between Senator Gordon and Representative
Stephens concerning the appointment of a
census supervisor for Georgia. 1t would be
an unequal affair. Stephens would be pretty
certain to hit Gordon by firing with his eyes
closed, while there is little probability of
Gordon's biting Stephens with a telescope
sighted shot gun. The Senator could lose
his Lilliputian foe in his vest pocket.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17

no CHICAGO, Feb, 1.-THE Indiana Repnbli-
cans will choose their delegates to The national
convention on the 25th inst. Instead of
holding a State convention for this purpurse,
a departure has been adopted and the Con-
gressional district conventions to be beld on
the 18th will appoint delegates to Chicago.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17
Oriental News.

SHANGHAI, Jan. Blink Unik, viceroy
of Canton, has been appointed to replace
Slen, viceroy of Marking, deceased.
Langtsai Kwanssi, the rebel, has been Or
dered TO be beheaded.
The japanese are LAYING a submarine cable
to connect the islands.
A dreadful fire occurred in Toxic, destroy.
ing nine thousand houses, including many
foreign dwellings.
1t is rumored that Chung Iio, late Russian
minister, was disgraced.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17
New Railroad.

SAN Francisco, Feb. 1.-THE railroad
from Battle Mountain Station, or the G.. p.
R. r., to Austin, New, was completed Mon
day evening. The citizens of Austin and the
surrounding country celebrated the event
with %salutes, etc. The road opens the mining
and grazing districts in the centre of the
State.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17

A lady asks the New York Tribune how
she shall raise money for a small country
church. They have tried calico parties.
sugar parties, tisll-ponds, mock post-ofiices
and the like. elf" she says, "you can sug-
sest some new form of entertain ment you
will earn our s%incerest thanks" The Tribune
answered: I'VE recommend a revival of
,olin;np :"
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17

A trade in loaning fnery is carried ~ in
Paris. 4 woman rusles to the nearest s.lend-
ing shop and deposits, say, her fur cloak as
security for a loan. The pawnbroker always
retains possession of the pledge for a, least "a
hours. anu often weeks at a time. While il
IS in his hands he does not hesitate to lend it
out to persons IN momentary want of finery
and not able to indulge themselves other
u;co
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17

For the first time in E"glish history a police
agent has been attached to the personnel of
the sovereign, and rooms have been fitted up
for him and his family at Windsor Castle.
The palaces, within and without, have always
been guarded by police, the military being
chiefly for ornament. The new agent will
always travel with the Queen.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17

A genuine down-easter was lately e~ssaying
to appropriate a square of exceedingly tough
beef at dinner. His conclusive efforts with
a knife and fork attracted the smiles of the
rest, in the same predictment as himself. At
last Jonathan's patience vanishhd under III
success, when laying Town his utensils, he
burst out with "Strangers, you needn't laif;
if you hain't got any regard for the landlords
feelings you ought to have some respect for
the old bull"'
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17
DeSnernte Fight.

CHICAGO, Feb. IA desperate duel was
fought between two young women at Hancock,
Virginia, last Saturday, one being armed with
a pitch tork and the other with a club. Both
were terribly damaged and are not expected
to survive their injuries. Cause jealousy on
account of a young man.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17

1t is reported that Mr.. Flood, the Califor,
MIA millionaire, whose daughter is soon tc
marry Ulysses Grant, jr, has given her S.
100000 in four per cent. government bonds
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17

General Grant has written to Admiral Am
inen that after a brief ~sojourn in Mexico, lie
will go to Denver and Leadville, for the pur-
pose of examining the silver field of Colora-
die of April,
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17

Congressman Joseph E. Johnston, Of Vir-
ginia, and General Sherman are like Damon
and Pythias. Once in a while they can be
seen riding out together airing themselves. A
Washington correspondent says: They seem
TO have a great admiration for each other, and
they compliment each other on the mastery
lodging each did in the Georgia campaigns.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17
The Illinois Delegation.

CHICAGO, Feb. 1.-THE Journals Wash
ington special says that G.. Il. Farwell in
forms Senator Blaine that the Illinois delega-
ton will not vote for Grant, and can be
secured for Blaine.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17
ROYAL Charity.

DUBLIN, Feb. H.. The Empress of Aus
tria has given f200 pounds to the Marlbor-
ough fund.
The Mansion House fund now amounts to
G55,O0O.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17

Speculation in mining stocks is evidently
gaining a strong foothold in Chicago. The
sales of five mines now listed on the Chicago
Mining Board reached yesterday q, 100 shares.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17
Church Burned.

NEW YoKY, Feb. 1O-Trinity Episcopal
church, on 42nd venue and 10Th street, was
burned last night. The building cost $l25,-
600; insurance $4,000. The organ cost
$4,000; insurance $1,000.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17

1t is reported that the money so generously
contributed in this county for the benefit OF
the sufferers in Ireland, is already being APP
piled to their relief and that as a result the
prevailing distress is rapilly decreasing:
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17
III Jail.

LAWRENCE, Mass. Feb. l1.-Adam Smith,
for twelve years Treasurer of North Andover,
is in Jail, having confessed to misappropriat-
ing the funds. The amount of the defalca-
ton is not known.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17
To be Bank Robbery

NEW YORK, Feb. H. Edward Rheinhardt,
for wife murder, is to be hanged April I'd.
Burglars at Westport, Connecticut, entered
a bank vault and got $500, when the villagers
were aroused by the explosion and scared
them off.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17
A Failure,

CHICAGO, Feb. 1.-The Woman's En-
change, which has been started here for the
purpose of trading in grain operations, is moi
a very great success.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17
Political.

CHICAGO, Feb. 1.-THE supporters of
Blaine at Columbus, Ohio, have resolved to
hold a meeting on Thursday night, in oppo-
sition to the Sherman meeting announced for
the same evening.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17
Shot Dead.

ALLENTOWN, Pa, Feb. lI.-At Lchighton,
berger, to contradict a scandal about himself
and wife. After a shmt talk Goldberser shot
Mulherin dead.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17
Charity Extraordinary.

LONDON, Feb. lit is reported in the
lobby of the HOUSE of Commons That Baron
ess Burdett Coutts intends TO give half a mil
lion pounds for the relief of Ireland.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17
Strike.

WOoNsOCkET, r. l. Feb. ll.-The weavers
in Harris mill are on a strike for twenty per
cent. advance. A general strike is lmmi-
lent.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17
Press re,

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 1.-THE police
seized a printing press and copies of a revo-
lutionary pamphlet on Redistribution and a
great quantity of type and forged passports.
The occupants of the house were arrested.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17

1t is reported that Charles O'Connor, the
eminent New York lawyer, is contemplating
matrimony with the widow Hicks-Lord of
recent notoriety.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17

Though it has been the hardest winter
known in the Hills, cattle have wintered thus
far splendidly among the iavines of the north
ern foot hills.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17
A dispatch ]nounc that an eruption OF
Mount Vesuvius began Saturday.

The Philadelphia theatres are arranging for
performances to be given for the benefit of
Jraland
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-02-17
2sntfe Beeefn Miner.

st. Louis wants the national Democratic
convention to be held in that city.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-07-21
THE BRITISH GRAIN TRADE.

LIVERPOOL, July ia leading grain
circular says: '' In the face of the wet and
generally unsettled weather the wheat trade
of the country has further improved. A
healthy consumptive demand was expert
enced in the principal markets at an ad-
vance of about shilling per quarter on the
spot, and in the neighbOsing markets trans
actions were effected to a fair extent at I'd.
advance. Corn, with more offering, was
rather easier. At to-day's market there was
an average attendance Of millers and deal
ers. There was firm tone and good de-
mand. Wheat of all descriptions, except
ing spring, which closed unchanged, real
ized an advance of I'd. Flour was in fair
consumptive request; winter wheat quail
ties at an Improvement OF Sd, but other
kinds at unchanged rates. Corn was in
small supply on the spot and in fair request
at slightly higher prices"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-07-21
Republican Primary System.

The following is the system under which
Republican Primary Elections are held:
First. The candidates for the several Of
fees shall have their names announced in
one or more OF the Republican county pa
pers at least four weeks previoas to the pri-
mary meetings, stating the office, and sub
Ject TO the action of said primary meeting.
Second. The coters responding 10 Repu5lt-
cGn principles in each township or borough
shall meet on Saturday, July 81, 1850. at
the usual place OF holding the spring cleo
ton, at O'Clock p. NJ, and proceed TO elect
one person for Judge and two persons for
Clerks, who shall form board TO receive
votes and determine who are the proper per-
sons TO vote, and shall hold the polls omen
until O'Clock P. N. After the polls are
opened the candidates announced as afore
said shall be balioted for; the name of each
person voting shall be written on a list at
the time OF voting, no person being allowed
TO vote more than once for each Office.
Third After the polls are closed the
board shall proceed Ia count the votes that
each candidate received. ana make out the
returns accordingly, TO be certified to BY
the Judge and attested by the Clerks.
Fourth. The Judge Cor one of the Clerks
appointed By the Judge) of the respective
eieCtion districts snail meet at the Court
House in Mifiintown, on Monday following
the primary meetings, at l O'Clock p. NJ,
having the returns and list of the voters.
and count the votes, and the person having
the highest number OF votes for any office
shall be declared the regular nominee of the
Republican party.
fgfh. If any two or more persons have
an equal number OF votes for tie same Of
flee, the judges shall proceed to ballot Tor
Its choice, the person having the highest |
number of votes to be the nominee.
SIzth. The Return Judges shall be com |
petent to reject, by majority, the reiurns |
from any election district where there is |
evidence Of fraud, either in the returns, or |
otherwise, 70 The erteRt Of aie .frGuds corl-
ynifted.
SeEeIsAa. No person shall be permitted to
vote ey proxies.