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The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1881-04-05

dlscnarSe Oh The various uutleS pertaining TO
the office. Caleb E. Irvine will be the first
probate judge of Silver Bow county.
FOR TREASURER.
Mr.. d. j. Welch is named. Mr.. Welch's
qualifications for this position of trust are un-
disputed. During a long business career in
this and other west side counties, Mr.. WEIGH
has drawn to himself many warm, personal
friends and ardent admirers. These repose
unlimited confidence in the integrity of Mr..
WEIGH, and they will see that he 'sgets there -
The convention but echoed the choice of the
people when it nominated him for treasurer.
The superior ability that Mr.. WEIGH will ex-
hibit in conducting the business of the Office
will attest the wisdom of the party in select
ing him for this responsible position. About
800 majority is the size ofIt.
SUPERINTENDENT OF COMMON SCHOOLS.
For this important position Mr.. Joseph Fl
Harper was nominated. Mr.. Harper is a cul
tured and refined gentleman, and beyond
question the most suitable person whom tn
convention could have selected for the posi-
ton. Mr.. Harper is a graduate of the Frank
lin engineering school of New York city, ii
which he taught a class for some time. TIL
interests of the common schools CT Siiye
Bow county would be placed in eompeten
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-01-06
Grant III the North American

Telegram to the Pioneer Press.
Gen. Grant is very much Interested in
the subject OF an inter-oceanic ship ca
nal, and an article dictated by him will
appear in the North American Review
for January. It is understood that the
publication of that number Of The Review
will be fastened as much as practicable
in view Of the interest IN the subject, both
in this country and in Europe. Of
course, no synopsis of Gen. Grants paper
can be given to the public until the pub.
fishers IF the Review are ready, which it
is expected will be- as early as the 14th.
In all probability, however, the article
will ne merely devoted 10 discu ssing the
advantage that would accrue 10 the United
States from the construction of canal
under American auspices and subject to
American control. Gen. Grant is hear
ty believer in the policy OF building such
a canal, and his attitude toward De Les
sep's scheme for a canal at Panama under
foreign control was defined at the time
when the presidency of the enterprise was
offered to him. He is said by one Of his
intimate friends to have declined, with
the remark that he would not lend his
name and influence to project in which
he believed every dollar invested would
be sunk. Besides, Gen. Grant is known
TO be heartily IN faver of the Nicaraguan
enterprise, and it is quite possible that If
the bill introduced in the house by Levi
P. Morton to incorporate the Nicaraguan
Inter-Oceanic Canal company becomes .
law, Gen. Grant will be chosen president
Of the company and will accept the posi-
ton
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-01-06
Col. Insersoll's Views.

In an interview with = correspondent Of
the Chicago Times concerning the mat
ter of appointing nti-Conkling officials
in New York, Bob thus expressed his
opinion:
All you say in regard to these appoint
ments being made by the present admin
lstra,ion may be true l kno. nothing
about it myself, but that Gen. Garfield has
anything to do with It l have not the
slightest IDA. l do not believe Gen.
GARFIELD would shrink from doing wha.
he wants to do. do not believe that be
would ask Hayes to pull anybody eisc's
chestnuts out of the fire, ard do not be-
lieve Hayes would do it. Whatever
Hayes is dong certainly must be of his
own motion. He did nothing for Gar
field during the campain, and l see 70
reason for his doing anything now, unless
| it is upon the principle that he helps
| those who need no help 1t may be that
| Mr.. Hayes wants to do what he Can for
| his friends, and that he has o right 10
send in these nominations. Now, whe.h-
| er he ought 10 do so is another question.
| My judgment is that he ought no. to ap-
point men whose commissions cxspire
about the time his does But do not be.
licve that Gen. Garfield has the slightest
thing thing to do with it one way or an
other it has been iavOrite idea of the
present administration to appoint men
who were neither Democrats nor Kepub
llcans, and it seems TO be an idea quite
popular with the present administration
that II is not good for man to have hi;
mind entirely made up on anything
| mo
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-01-06
An English Portrait of Wash
inStOn.

From Green's History of the English People.
No nobler figure ever stood in the fore
front of nations life. Washington was
grave and courteous in address; his man :
ners were simple and unprctending; his
silence and the serene calmness Of his
temper spoke Of perfect self-mas'ery.
But there was little in his outward bear
ing to reveal the grandeur of soul which
lifts his figure with all the simple ajes-
" of an ancient stature out Of the smallest
passions, the meancr impulses, of the
world around him. What recommended
him tor command was simply his weight
among his fellow landowners Of Virgin
ia, and the experience of war which he
had gained by border contests with the
French and the Indians, as we'll as in
Braddocks luckless expedition against
Fort Duquesnc. 1t was only as the weary
fight went on that the coIonists discover
ed however slowly and impcrfectly, the
greatness of their leader, his clear jadg-
ment, his heroic endurance, his silence
under difficulties, his calmness in the
hour of danger or d,fe t, the patience
with which he waited, the quickness and
hardness with which he struck, the lofty
and serene sense Of duty that never swerv.
ed from its task through resentment or
jealousy, that never, through war or
peace, felt the ouch Of meaner ambi
ton. that knew no aim save that Of guard
Ing the freedom of its fellow countrymen,
and no personal longing save that Of re-
turning to his own fireside when their
freedom was secured. 1t was almost un-
consciously that men learned to cling to
Washington with trust and faith such
as few men have won, and to regard him
with reverence which still bushes US in
presence of his memory. But even Amer
lea hardly recognized his real greatness
while he lived. 1t was only when death
set his seal ON him that the voice of those
whom he had served so long proclaimed
him the man first in war, first in peace
and first in the hearts Of his fellow coun-
trymen."
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-01-06

James Gordon Bennett Is wild fellow
bnt has given away half million dollars
in three years.
Gen. Miles thinks both Dakota and
Montana will become States during the
forthcoming administration.
Three scht teachers have been elected
President Of tho United State-Milliard
Fillmore, franklin Pierce and James A.
Garfield.
A San Francisco merchant says that he
picks up from six to dozen bullets on
his fiat root every year. striking illuHtra'
ton of the number of chance shots fred
in the city.
The diphthera scourge is more exten-
siYe and more generally fatal, than ever
before. The most distinguished physc-
ians being baff1ed IN checking the malig
uant attacks.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-01-06
The Ponca Indians.

Washington, Dec. 27.-The Ponca In
dian chiefs to-day had smother long inter
view with Secretary Schurz at the interior
department. Standing Buffalo and White
Eagle the principal spokesman, on max
ing known their wants, seemed anxious
cilities for their children. Secretary
Schurz informed them that the school
house being built would be pushed to
completion as rapidly as possible. He
also told them he hoped the pending In
dian severalty bill would be passed dur
ing the present session Of congress, and
That as soon as it became a law each one
of them would be given farm, title to
which would be as valid as that of the
white mans At the conclusion, and af
ter the explanations Of Secretary Schurz,
The cheits signel paper that they had
requested to be drawn up in which they
said they desired to remain on the lands
now occupied by the Poncas in the In
dian territory, and establish permanent
uOulcb Lltfe, duu dlSJ CApISSS lHCil WILL
ingness to relinquish al. their right and
interest in all the lands formerly owned
and occupied by the Ponca tribe in the
state of Nebraska and territory of Dakota.
la compensation for the land as we'll as
for the property at The time OF the rcmov-
Al to Indian territory in 1877, and for the
dcpredatIons committed GU them by the
Sioux, they ask congress to appropriate
the sum of $24S,00O, the same sum asked
Tor in the bill submitted by the interior
department about two years ago.
After enumerating some purposes for
which they desire to have this sum ex
pended or invested, the paper closes as
follows:
We declare this to be an expression of
cur free will and desire. as we'll as that of
our people at present residing on the
porca reservation in Indian territory,
and We ask that this declaration and re-
quest be submitted to the congress of the
United States for its favorable consldera-
tlon, and action.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-01-06
Dakota Sizzorinctums.

There Is bu. cue prisoner in the Union
county jail.
The tickets to Masonic ball at Rapid
City On Christmas day sold at $40.
Tile first American city to light its
streets wholly by electricity is Ogdon,
Uta5.
The people Of Vermillion have organ
lied company for the purpose Of boring
for coal.
Two bothers named Merry brough.
load of yenison to bismarck lstely and
sold it for 3237 1t was the result, of
weeks hunting at Painted Woods.
A company has been formed and $500
subscribed in the first hour, TO bore for
coal in the vicinity OF Alexandria. The
Ponca discoveries are awakening the peo-
pie over the territory.
Dubuque Ua) Herald: The Christmas
festival ofthe Sundayschool of the second
Presbyterian church had an unique fea-
.ure. The beautiful, tall Christmas tree,
was loaded from top to bottom with hand
some presents, more elegant aud numer
ous than we usually see on a Sunday
school Christmas tree-and all given, not
to, blu, by the scholars, and designed TO
be packed up and sent Out to Dako ta
Sunday schools. Like mercy, they were
twice blessed. the children who gave them
were made happier by the kind act than
they could haye been by any gift received
and many little heart in Dakota dug
outs is doubtless now rejoicing over them,
| The Elk Point Tribune gives the fol-
lowing explanation Of tile manner in
which the small pox was transferred from
| Sioux City to Jefferson: A ma engaged
in hauling wood from to Sioux City was
offered an advance on the price Of hi.
load to deliver it at the improviscd hospi-
tai outside the city limits, where some in,
fected Russian immigrants were bling
cared for after unloading his fuel and
being one Of those persons not afraid oil
small pox-he concluded to satisfy his
pump of curiosity, his raging desire, tt
see how the small pox looked, by inter
viewing the unfortunate aud oescAbbed
muscovites, which he did; thus carrying
the infection home with him and setting
fire to nelghborhooG; it Is now said h'
thoroughly understands the whole bust
ness.
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The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-01-06

The Post Office Department has sug
gested some statistical facts worth remem
bering. as to the relative value Of the two
political parties. II California is counted
Tor Hancock, it will make 10 States tor
him and 10 for Garfield, an equal division
Of the States. The P. o. record show
that for every dollar expended for mails,
the Garfield States return $1.08, and for
every dollar expended for mail in the
Hancock States return only 6S cents.
In other words the Garfield States return
profit OF 8 per cent and the Hacock
States creates loss of 80 per cent.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-01-06

The Brules and Yanktonia-Sioux have
agreed upon the right of way through
their reservation, to the Milwaukee and
Northwestern companies, the cos. pay
= an acre for land needed at terminal
points, 81 an acre at intermediate stations
aud $110 mile for the roadway. This
will give to the Black Hills two railroads
within the present year probably.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-01-06

Natlrees like that Of Weaver and
sparks on the floor of the Senate, have
been of seml-occasional occurrence. In
ls42 Dawson of Louisiana drew bowie,
knife upon Joshua r. Geddings, on the
hoor of the house; Mr.. Black Of Georgia
threatened to bludgeon him, snd after.
wards Dawson cooked \ pistol to shoot
Mr. Geddings. John Sherman attempt
ed to throw handful OF waters at Mr
Wright of Tennessee, the latter trying to
strike Sherman.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-01-06

4 syndicate has been formed in New
York for the purpose OF purchasing for
number of years the guano fields aud
islands of Peru, including their entire
,ransportable products. II turns into
American channels of commerce some
100000 that heretofore was almost
entirely controlled by English capitalists.
Five million dollars of the purchase mon
e, is to be paid within fifteen days.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-01-06

Tho cold snap has caused remin-
iscence or fact hunters to rake the wealth
er record for past years, and the following
are cited ia comparison with the present
mercury depression: In 1864 the Their
nometer indicated $50 below zero a
Chicago and so ? at Fort Smelling. In
1856 it was 800 at Chicago and 26 al
Fl. Smelling, and in Main it went to 43 ,
and at some places it froze solid. In 1884
it was down to 400 in New England
States, also the same in 1886. Ia 1779-S
Long Island Sound was frozen over where
il was miles across.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-01-06

The one hundred thousand fund pro-
iected to be donated to Gen. Grant by the
Pniladelphians has been raised, and only
waits his check or acceptance OF the
same. 1t has been raised by subscriptions
from wealthy citizens Of that city, who
would accept no official appointment,
we're any rendered.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-01-06

A contest between Gen Garfield and the
stalwart wing Of the Republican party, is
perhaps, one Of tine improbables after the
4th of next March. 1t is thought that
Garfield will meet with greater opposition
than Mr. Hayes encountered after first
taking his seat IN the White Houte. The
stalwarts feel indignant and claim they
are not tr eated with due respect and con-
sheraton. The new senators to be elect
ed this winter by Republican legislatures,
will decide whether or not the fight will
be successfully waged against the presi-
dent.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-01-06

The public debt statement issued on
thought, show q reduction of about the
same amount as that of Nov, which was
$500 900.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-01-06

The petroleum fields in Pennsylvania
are evidently declining in their product
i've capacity, and our export trade in that
will diminish Russia, China and South
America, have disclosed extensive fields
Of late
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-01-06

The Assistant Postmaster General has
decided that bills, invoices, &c, hereto
fore designated as being only subject to
newspaper postage, are subject to letter
postage, and that section 232 should be
apuulled as contrary to law
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-01-06
Ice is 80 inches thick at Bismarck !.

Marion county. Ga. Las q hogs leg
with the usual cloven hoofs and two
smaller hoofs above, and second leg
about the sizc of mans thumb grown
out Just below the knee joint.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-01-06
Look!

J. L. Dahl informs the people Of Can
on and vicinity that he will sell the gen.
uine Singer Sewing machine for cash, or
on time. Gall and see.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-01-06

ABOUT a, Oe,eO0 of pension money was
;yaid ont
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-01-06
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A Specimen copy of this popular Illustrated Pa
per will be mailed postpaid, fee to any one who
will send their name and address to the Publisher
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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-21
WORDS OF WISDOM.

Ragged clothing cannot debase u
man as much as frayed reputation.
1t ID not life to live for ones self
alone. Let us help one another.
1t is to be doubted whether he will
ever 6pd the way to heaven who de-
sires 10 get there alone
Poverty often deprives man of
his spirit and virtue. 1t is hard for
an empty bag to stand upright
1t is with you as with plants from
the first fruits they bear we learn
what may be expected in future.
Envy is a passion so full of cow
ardice and aham that nobody ever
had the confidence to own its pos
session
The very affections Of our earthly
pilgrimages are pregtiges Of our fu-
ture glory, and 0hadows indicate the
sun.
Be courteous with all, but intimate
with few; and let those few be well
tried before you give them your con-
fidence.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1881-04-21
CONFIDENCE I'M RANKs.

The Rome Tribune tells the fol-
lowing: Yesterday a iuryman who
lives in the country, told US the fol-
lowing in connection with the failure
of the Bank of Rome: One of his
neighbors who had three hundred
dollars, his all, deposited in the bank,
was speaking of this fact, and La
menting the banks failure in the
presence of an old lady, was abruptly
stopped by the old lady circulating:
Good gracious! didn't have but
three hundred dollars, and put that
in baok Why if | had had three
hundred doIIars never would have
put it 10 bank, would have put
it and kept it in my stockings, and |
know they wooldn't abusted-fOr |
knit 'em myself"
And Bill Arp norates this 10 COM
nection with the same institution -
One good lady had $3.50 iu there and
when she heard that the bank was a
little Ohaky, she told her husband to
take it out, but he put on generous
airs about it and said it would be
wrong - it would show o lack of con-
fidence that it was confidence that
sustained the banks and kept EN-
from b eaklpg. A few days after
wards the b nix broke and be went
home a sadder man and get demon
allied and.went to bed sick and took
on amazin, and wouldn't eat and
couldn't sleep and groaned and tum-
bed about on the bed and called for
morphine and finally his wife told
him to sit up a minute, and then she
showed him package Of money
marked $500, aud informed him she
took the money ont herself before
the suspension, and he got well inn
mediately and danced all around the
room, end kissed her forty times
without stopping, and on looking st
the package again. "Why," says he,
'this is Only 5000, and we had
$500" That's sc" said his wife,
Il took out 5000 for US and left 500
in there for confidence"