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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-22
How General Simpson Serv ed Bully.

When the allies occupied Paris the
French officers, at all times superior
with the small sword and equal with
the pistol to Englishmen, took every
opportunity to insult the officers be-
longing 20 the army of occupation, and
it has been alleged that there was club
of Frenchmen, the members of whicn
had sworn to devote their lives to the
killing off one by one OF the English
officers.
There was one Frenchman who
hoasled of having killed dozen of
English officers, and promised to go on
this work. One evening he swag-
gered as usual into his cafe, and to his
establishment actually saw one of those
hated Anglais occupying his chair; a
char, be 1T remembered, that no one
hitherto had dared to sit upon except
himself. Mastering his passion he un
did his sword belt, and having p aced
the perfectly inoffensive English officer
(the Frencbman's)c chair. He trod upon
the English toes, he deprived the Eng
lishman of his candles, he went from
one thing on to another without at all
being able in the least apparently to dis
turb the others placidity. At last he
snatched the newspaper out of the Eng
lishman's hand, and then the Briton
slowly rose up, displaying to the aston
ished eyes OF the Gaul guardsman
some six feet six inches high. The
giant, bending across the table, seized
hold of the Frenchman's nose with one
hand and his chin with the other, and,
wrenching his mouth open, spat down
his throat. With howl the French
man, holding his under jaw with both
hands, ran out of the room. His Jaw
was broken, and neither he nor any OF
his comrades were seen again at that
cafe. We may as well add that the
English officer who thus made an ex.
ample OF bully was the late General
Sir James Simpson. who for time COM
manded in the Crimea, and who from
the day he Joined the service until his
death was the tallest officer in the Brit
ish army. = Culburn's United Service
Magazine.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-22
The Offender Poisonous.

1t lis stated that the oleander is a
deadly poison, and may frequently prove
a treacherous fondling if not carefully
watched. 1t is one of our most beauti-
full window plants when covered with
its large rose-like blossoms, but in
these blossoms the weapon of death
resides. A case is recorded of a child
having eaten a few flowers and being
poisoned by the same. The annals of
the Peninsular war states that "a num-
ber of French soldiers went out foraging
near Madrid. returned laden with the
fruits of their search. One of the num-
ber, with view of securing some
wood to make skewers for the meat,
cut a quantity of oleander bows, and,
having stripped them of the bark, used
the wood in the meat. The result was,
that out of twelve who ate of the roast
seven died, and the rest were danger.
ously i'll" The poisonous principle is
so subtle that its exhalations alone are
sufficient to cause serious accidents, and
even deatli, to those who recline or sleeI
for any tine under their influence. Ii
exists equally in every part of the plant
but it is considerably weakened by cul-
tivation.-hnraI Nea0 Yorker.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-22
The o ion.

IHG " LOus
How dear to my heart re the scenes Of Ber-
muda,
When fond reoollecti ms present them to
view;
The rosy tomato, the bright-eyed potato,
The tear-draw wing onion which fiavors the
stew;
That Jolly round onion,
That ,ilver-skinned onion,
The sweet scented onion which grew in the
isle.
How sweet from the hot frying pan to receive
it,
As poised on my fork il inclined 10 my lips;
Not a full state dinner would tempt me to
leave it,
Though coupled with nectar that Jupiter
sips;
That Jolly round union,
That siver-skinned onion,
The sweet-scented onion which grew in the
isle.
And now lar removed from that loved situa-
ton,
Tears of regret will intrusively flow,
AS fancy reverts to Bermuda plantations,
And sighs for the union wherever we 60;
That jolly round onion,
That silver-skinned onion,
That sweet-scented onion which grew in the
isle. -La,Urence american.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-22
My Lady.
A CONTRAST.

A CONTRAST.
My little lady all in white,
Do you want to know, do you want 10 know.
Why sit at this tree.foot, out of the lighti
Are you sorry for me that God made me so,
My bright little lady.
Are you grieved that you can jump and run,
In your pretty brock and your dainty shoes,
just as you like, IN or out of the sun,
WIN iightsome feet and heart full OF fun,
Whbs sit still, as cannot choose
But sit still, my ladyf
My old black trock burns hot on my back
My worn old irock, bought long ago,
When mother died-and work is slack,
And d rather 'ress in my old sack
Than stint the little ones. Do you krow
What hunger is, ladyY
oh, beg your pardon. Those gentle eyes
Are filing with tears, fast filing with tears:
You have left your swans unfed; surprise
Is melting to pity. You're not too wise,
Bat you'll be wiser when at my years,
And you're kind, my lady.
Yes I'm older, grayer, sadder too;
Oh, I've had my share, I've had my share
OF things unknown to the like OF you
God sees us both. What he bids me do
! try to do. What he makes me bear
bear, my lady.
It's hard sometimes. The hunger and pain,
The children's crying-that's worst OF all.
But do my best, and don't complain.
There, I'm glad TO see you smile again.
Give ne my crutch. No fear I'll iall-
Still, thank you, my lady.
Although l crouch at the foot OF theree,
And you DER the meadow run and shout,
There's the selt-same sun for you and for me,
The same birds singing SO merry.
Ills good to sec you dance about,
My merry lady.
'Twould not make me happy to make you sad
And don't like pity, and God is kind.
II your park and your castle had,
But no little sisters to make me glad,
No father to work ior-to my mind
'rwould be dull, my lady.
So we'll each of us go our appointed way,
Safe to the end, safe to the end.
For some must labor, and some must play.
II you pass my door again some day,
I'll be glad TO see you my beautiful friend
Ny sweet little lady.
Miss Mulock, in Ha,per's Basar.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-22

The Germantown Telegraph suggests
that our agricultural societies, which
give so many and high premiums for
fast trotting horses, might at least spare
a little for the encouragement of the
food which the noble animal is to eat.
Premiums for well-grown hay, clean
hay, hay from improved grasses, and
well-manas sed hay fields, it thinks,
would surely be objects worthy the
attention of even a State agricultural
society.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-22

"Where Is your other shirtP" she
asked, in tone OF concern. have it
on" he replied. calmly, and then he
gazed into his wife's lace with look of
quiet endurance, and went down to the
office to get out the psper.-HaVkeys.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-22
The Electoral Vote.

The electoral vote of each State in
the United States is equaI to the number
ofSenators and Representatives to which
it is entitled in Congress. The follow
ing is the electoral vote of each State at
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-22

1fa man is weary of life let him start
out OF New York ON steamboat. Death
by ones own hand is CO Tardly under
taking .-NsD Orleans Rcdyn1e.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-22

A new, rich and large coral bank has
been discovered ten miles south of the
coast of sciarrs, Italy.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-22

A wretched woman, brought lately to
a london police court, proved to be the
wife of an ex-officer of the army. She
is of excellent birth, has been presented
at court, and is very accomplished but
can't keep from the gin bottle. The
name was studiously concealed. The
magistrate suggested an inebriate asy-
lum but it was explained that her con-
sent was necessary and that she
wouldn't give it. Ultimately her husband
came for her.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-07-27

Operations On the Acquisition and Stewart,
lately consolidated, will soon be commenced.
The ore in the bottom of the frankie has
changed in character and is dipping out Of
the shaft. A crosscut will shortly be started.
The Parrot is in excellent shape for produc-
ing ore, and has an immense amount in sight
to produce.
Lumber is arriving slowly at the Alice mill,
where the construction of the batteries will
be next in order.
The Copper company's smelter is nearing
completion, but a great deal of needed ma
ebinery has not yet arrived.
A big cleanup will be made from Bar1ard's
claims in Nissoula gulch.
The Burnett continues to hold out, and is
producing about 80 ton of ore per diem.
Some beautiful looking ore is being taken
from the Anselme. About 40 tons were
shipped during the past week.
The mining outlook was never better and
the camp never more prosperous than they
are to-day.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-07-27
The National Park.

The season for visiting the wonders of
Geyserland being about to open we would
remind our readers that the FORK entitled
''Rambles in Montana by the Rev. E. J.
Stanley, is admitted to be the most truthful,
most readable, and most wildly descriptive
pen picture of the wonders Of the Park that
has yet been offered the public. The to How
ing may be quoted as sample opinions of
the n. Y. press in speaking of the Rambles
The Churchman says: awe commend the
volume as one which has an abundance of
things that every American ought to know ;
and one which is unusually readable" Tie
Evening Post says; "Some of its descrip-
tons are very crap ic and picturesque, and
with its excellent Illustrations it is a travel
sketch Of much interest and value
Every National Park tourist should be pro-
vided with a copy. The book can be had OF
L. Marks u Son, Butte.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-07-27
THE TERRITORY.

We understand that there is to be some
prospecting done soon for a new road to the
Missouri valley. Both the Grayson and Deep
creek passes will be examined, and whichever
proves the most practical and will best accom-
MEDIATE the sections interested will be chosen,
and an effort made to raise the necessary
funds to have the road constructed. This is
a matter that should interest the people of
the Springs as wei as those of the Missouri
valley, for While a road opened would insure
a coed market to farmers beyond the noun
tains, it would give cheap breadstuffs to the
people Of this place.-LIusb0ndman, %.
Oats are selling at $1.25 to $1.3O, and wheat
brings 70 cents per bushel on the ranches. So
much for the C0urier's prediction six months
ago that grain would materially advance in
price before next harvest. Last fall oats sold
at 90 cents per 100 pounds and wheat for 40
cents per bushel.-BOzeman Courier, %.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-07-27
hote! Stand for Sale.

The subscribers offer for sale that welI-lxnowp
Hotel. the Rainbow House, situated at Walker
VILE, Montana, together with stable. Corral,
Storehouses and a Good Blacksmith Shop. A
good well-best water in Walkerville-iS on the
premises. A plat of ground, 200 feet front, on
both sides of Main St, and running back each
way the depth of a full lot, will be sold with the
property.
The hotel building is a substantial frame
structure S0xS0 feet and two stories high, besides
a Kitchen addition. two cellars and a neighbor-
ing building l4XS0 feet. divided into sleeping
rooms. The Rainbow House is weatferboarded
and painted. The dining-room is wainscotted
and the other rooms have all been newly paint
ed and papered within the last few weeks.
The house is doing a good hotel business, and
is widely and favorably known. To anyone de-
string TO enter INTO the business of hotel keeping
TINS offer embraces an good open
ing.
BUTCHER & ARCHIBALD, Prop's.
Walkervills, July %, 1880. dAw-1m
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-07-27
DEER ID ITEMS.
New West. g3d.1

Mcssrs. Lawrence and w. W. FGuusG are
looking at certain Caribou mines with a view
to obtaining iron ores for fuNing at Butte.
This census returns to date show Deer
Lodge to be the fourth tow in Montana in
point OF population, the list standing: Butte
|, Helena ;, Miles City >, Deer Lodge, 4,
Bozeman ). Virginia City G-with Fort Ben
ton and MissoUla to hear from.
George Dixon, the colorcd man who was
sentenced to the penilentiary some ten years
ago from Helena for the murder Of Nell
Montgomery, was p]ardoned out this week,
his behavior in prison having been ~uncNcel-
tional and a grave doubt being cast upon his
emlt-something he has steadtaSlly denied.
We believe the evidence was entirely cjrrum-
Stantiai,
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-07-27
A 800 foot shaft on the Magma

1t is not very likely that these great enter
priscs would be commenced if surface doyel-
opment did not warrant their undertaking.
In addition to these Improvements, however,,
may be mentioned The new rooster soon to
ba fired in the Silver Bow. mill the sixty
stamp mill of the Alice rapidly nearing COM
pletion; the Copper Company's smelter,
which will probably be III operation 's Jan
uary LIST: the successful working of the
Colorado smeiter, which is so ov~ersupplied
that arrangements are being made by talitor-
MIA parties for the erection of another and a
larger one. mall probability, too, Judge Davis
will put UP a new mill with roasters in the
early spring. In addition to all these the 20
stamp Alice, the SILVER Bow Lexington, Dexter,
Centennial aud Burlington mills are running
successfully aud continuously, and scarcely a
visible impression has yet been made on the
ore bodies from which they are drawing their
supplies.
1t thus appears that Butte is not only a
lively camp at the present time, but that It's
future promises a far greater prosperity thah
we now enjoy. Butte is to-day the best' the
most productive and most permanent ann
the Pacific coast.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-07-27
10 Repair the Line.

yen lnesday q repairing corps of two
we'd Butte with a light wagon loaded
full coils Of new wire, $50 insu-
$50 brackets, intended for the re-
Die Butte and Helena telegraph line.
e the party proceeded to Helena
the Boulder. Beginning at Helena
'@1 york towards Deer Lodge, splicing
weak places with new wire, put
Lckets and insulators wherever the
hor be required, and replacing rotten
poles with new and strong ones.
n e Hill also be removed a sufficient
need ON the government wire to prevent
lily of contact. Upon the compile
SC ose Improvements we may expect
rupted telegraphic communication
.TY. pital will thereafter be maintained.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-07-27

the majority of placer claims adj
lutte continue to be worked with
success, it is feared that on many
wing south and southeast OF the
will have to be suspended for the
of the season through the unusual
water at this time of the year.
Jim of Upton & Go. the decrease
liable volume of water is particu
deplored, as the gravel washed up
Int time wa4 much richer than that
'ious several years, so that excel
J were expected if the water would
|out. This hope, however, cannot
for the stream becoming too small
has reluctantly discharged his
ceased operations. There IS not
Der even for Il cleanup.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-07-27
Parsons Bridge to he Rebuilt

From Mr.. Patrick Carney, who visited
Butte yesterday, we. learn that lafsohs
bridge across the Jefferson is to be rebuilt
Immediately. Thu old bridge carried away
by the recent high water, was the property oil
Mr.. A. j. Davis, who always allowed tbs pup
lie to make free use of it, The new bridge Is
to be built by the county, with the exception
IF s,4O subscribed as a starter by the farm
srs of the neighborhood. 1t is estimated 10
cost between $l4OO and $500, and will DC
completed i. early tall.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-07-27
SUNDAY CLOSING.
ASomlnendable Enterprise Afosi n naong
the Clerks OF Butte.

a popular and re hope a successful move
meht has been ~inaugurated among the EN-
ployes OF the business houses of Butte,
leokins to the closing of all the stores here
a1ter on Sunday. A paper was circulated
yesterday and extensively signed, only two
hfins IN the entire city refusing to
attach their signature. Perhaps no class
N men have harder work or long
er hours than clerks. They are kept
constantly employed for from Is to II hours
per day, and under the present system of do.
ing business have not the slightest opportunity
'or rest nor recreation. Aside from religious
considerations there is a physical necessity
lor a rest OF one day out of the seven. There
need be no fear that any business man will
lose hade by having humanity enough in his
composition to accede to the very reasonable
demand OF the clerks. There is a certain
demand for merchandise, and it makes no
real difference to the monthly receipts of any
urn whether that demand be supplied on
sunday Or any other day. If all the houses
Cooperate i'll the movement, it will
succeed; if any refuse, il will fail,
Ii Is sincerely to be hoped therefore, that tie
merchants without exception will display
1helf accustomed magnanimity and give the
boys a chance occasionally, to enjoy life as
they do themselves. The clerks will hold a
meeting III Loeber's Hall tonight at 1920
O'Clock, at which 4 full attendance is desired.
" . %S -------
The married editor of the Nev North Wcst
thus discourseth -.
They say that a young lady on Willow
,Teek hasn't spoken for The past 10 years.
Our experience with the feminine Cende,
leads us to suppose that either the lady must
be deaf Or else she is lacking that subtle fac,
uity OF lhe sex which renders speech thei,
best weapon.
The Democratic Central Committee G.
Deer Lodge county will be called to assemble
within i few days. The democrats are earn
est and enthusiastic. Under their presen
excellent leadership they not only Mayhem
their way to victory, but are certain to do it
About a week ago, when we wrote up tn,
proceedings OF the Democratic Club, Jus
formed, we made a slight mistake, surprise,
though the reader will doubtless be to learl
that the omniscent newspaper mar is capabl,
OF stumbling into error. The fact of TIN
matter is, we were writing "to order''--tha
is, to the order of several impatient typos
waiting at midnight for the last "take,' an,
our almanac having run down for the nigh
we did not know when we stated L" the clu
adjourned until the third Friday of July
that The month had already Lad three Fridays
which happened to be the case, although til
date of the item referred to was only til
18th. The next regular meeting of the clu
Will be OH the evening of the first Friday i
August.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-07-27
PILGRIM EAR.
6scence Of the Placer Mining
Days.

G liner:
nrespondent *" writing from
ports in the following language in
lie discovery Of gold on Wallace, or
d: 1t seem to be tie prevailing
ne. a tenderfoot, had the good for
Ike this fabulous rich bar, that has
pusands Upon thousands of the
bw dust, and is said to be rich in
h."
green tenderfoot that had such
g to do anything toward the dis
his said bar. Early in the spring
I'm Wallace and Samuel Bates, of
nd III Irishman, whose name l
ten, made the first discovery and
the lower end of Wallace bar.
bn comprising one discovery claim,
width, and one claim each (same
Presumption, making in all a clam
in width and extending back
bar a distance of 600 feet. A few
making SAID location, James Hol-
lam Newton and Joseph Bell We're
rs partners by the above parties,
ompaliy Of six, who located three
pprEing all the sroulyt until about
bS.
Fena i'll the spring of 1865 for Gold
arrived at Wallace bar about the
! commenced prospecting Oh
end of said bar, and in a day or
a paying prospect-the first pay
that was ever found in the camp.
Wallace Il Co. were prospecting The
nd slulcing and had discorerd gold,
/ Is yet found nothing that would
were working too high on the
he pay. The pilgrim referred to
respondent, and d gentleman from
The name of Walker, were at that
ed III Pixies Peak sulCh, a short
pna Wallace & Co.'S cabin, and had
I Fcslng that vicinity a few days, but
nothing, and we're thinking of
camp. When l became satisfied
per end Of the bar would pay, 1
" camp and proposed to take the
y Dir. Walker in with me and To-
+ and go to work. They agreed to
llon, ana we accordingly located
Walker and L commenced work
i Fospect hole, and we then sent the
3 The recorders Office the claims.
U Fseording the claims as prospected
g BAR, he claimed a new discovery,
II Pilgrim bar. This gave rise, l
The prevailing opinion that Wal
grim bars were discovered by said
flch is an erroneous idea.
s. JOSEPH S. ALLEN.
OS CITY, July p.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-07-27
Eleventh Annual Fair. I.

The eleventh Annual Fair of the NJ. A. NJ.
Il NJ. Association will IN at Helena
OH Monday, September 9Th, and continue six
days. The premium list embraces the rules
and regulations, which are clear and explicit,
admirably calculated to prevent misunder-
standings among exhibitors, or the possibility
of confusion arising from the lack of distinct
modes of procedure to be adopted by all ex-
hibitors alike. The regular premium list is
very full and the prizes liberal, especially for
live stock and grain exhibits. The special
premiums offered by the business men of
Helena are on the usual liberal scale and
embrace the customary range Of manufactures
and articles Of household handiwork. Good
races are to be expected, since the stringent
rules provide that u" In ali races three horses
are TO enter and three to go, and no horse
will be allowed to enter that has not some
merit or reputation for speed" Three races
are announced for each day of the fair the
purses offered being sufficiently liberal to at
tract to the grounds the best stock in Mon
tana. A bahd of music will be in attendance
every day. Arrangements for carrying pass
engers at half fare are to be made with the
different stage companies. Those who are
contemplating a visit to Helena are advised
TO defer the tour until Fair time, if they
would see our capital city at its best.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-07-27
Local News.
From Fridays Daily ]
Telephone Line.

lerpIise conceived and published
ago for the establishment of tele-
between the mercantile
Lee w. Foster & Co. in Butte and
at Silver Bow is making very sat-
Roadway. The six miles Of wire
q make the connection has arrived
hes are being cut and the holes dug.
everything is in readiness a force
III be employed to complete the
I'm of the line which will be of
kepience to the firm. 1t is under
The line will also be thrown open
bmmodatlon of the public.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-07-27
MARRIED

the residence oil
the brides parents, near Deer Lodge, Thurs
day evening, July 18th. 1880. by Rev. c. o..
TIllotson, Mi. F. T.. Wunderlich, of Divide,
and Miss Capitola Manning.
rs In Deer Lodge, Wednesday
evening, July list, 1850, by Rev. J. l.. Hen
ming, MIR. W. j. Doney, of Pioneer, and Miss
susan Hitchins, of Mineral Point, Wis.
coRrY-TKSEY-In Butte, on Thursday, July
sai, 1880, by Rev. J. r. Russell. Mr.. Henry
Corey and Miss Mary Roberts Tcney.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-07-27
Business at the Ter,nlnus-Railroad
Building.

Writing from the Terminus, under date of
the 10Th, d correspondent Of the Salt Lake
Tribune says:
The Pacific Express case and Montana stage
office is presided over by john j. Fallor, aid
ed by his brother, VIM. o. Fallon. The bulk
of all the freight handled there goes at once
through the forwarding houses of i. +. White
and the Northwestern Forwarding Co. This
freight is carefully weighed and placed on
wagons iortransportation to points all through
Montana, and to give some idea of the mag
nitude of the heavy freighting business by
teams, | append the monthly ~footings of
freight in pounds sent north since Jan. 1st by
the forwarding house of B. F. White: